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O Impacto do Uso de Anabolizantes, os Medicamentos Cipionato e o Enantato de Testosterona, em Pacientes com Diabetes Tipo 2
Authors: Batista Jéssica Souza , Rodrigues Junior Omero Martins 
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Os esteroides anabólicos androgênicos (EAAs) são utilizados por pessoas com doenças crônicas, como diabetes tipo 2, devido ao seu efeito de aumento muscular e resistência física. No entanto, seu uso é controverso devido aos potenciais riscos, especialmente para quem possui tais condições metabólicas. Nesse contexto, o farmacêutico pode intervir orientando e educando pacientes sobre os perigos dos EAAs. Objetivo: Comparar o impacto do uso de anabolizantes, os medicamentos Cipionato e o Enantato de Testosterona, em pacientes com diabetes tipo 2. Método: Estudo de revisão narrativa, com levantamento bibliográfico, nos repositórios de dados: NLM (National Library of Medicine), LILACS (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde) e SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), utilizando-se os termos: “Anabolizantes”; Riscos e benefícios”; “Diabetes Tipo 2”; “Cuidados farmacêuticos”, na língua portuguesa, inglesa e espanhola, no período de 2019 a 2024. Resultados: A síntese de estudos explora que o uso recreativo e terapêutico desses esteroides, merece a importância médica devido aos riscos de efeitos adversos, principalmente cardiovasculares. Sendo preciso a integração do farmacêutico na orientação segura dos pacientes, para minimizar os riscos e promover o uso racional dos esteroides, ressaltando a importância de uma administração supervisionada para evitar complicações graves. Conclusões: Observou-se que os medicamentos, favorecem o aumento da massa muscular e a redução de gordura corporal. Sendo benéficos para o manejo de pacientes com diabetes tipo 2, desde que monitorados principalmente em relação aos efeitos colaterais requerendo o acompanhamento de farmacêuticos, para contribuir na segurança e eficácia dos fármacos.
GREEN BUILDING CURRICULUM: TOWARDS INDONESIA'S NET ZERO AMBITIONS
Authors: Sari Dany Perwita , Harsritanto Bangun I.R. , Pinassang Jeanny Laurens 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
The Indonesian government has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2060. Given that Indonesian buildings consume more energy than other sectors, a green building rating program was implemented in 2022, making green building certification mandatory. Despite this, only a small number of designers achieved this certification. The most effective way to get this certification is to teach university students about green building curricula. However, most universities in Indonesia offer only a limited number of green building courses. This research aims to understand current Indonesian conditions regarding green building curricula for architecture students. Interviews and questionnaire responses are the primary data sources, which were randomly distributed to architecture students and lecturers with experience mainly in Java and Sumatra. The survey findings showed that the main barriers to fulfilling green building goals are poor support, inadequate knowledge and information, high costs and difficulties getting green building certification, and limited understanding of green building work. Moreover, the recommendation from this research can be used as a guideline to universities and governments to increase awareness of green building.
Teaching sexuality in a climate of ambiguity: Namibian Life Skills teachers negotiating intersectionality
Authors: Awarab Erwin R. , Brown Anthony 
Published: November 2024

Background: The Namibian High Court’s judgment 2023 in favour of same-sex marriage has created significant volatility in the country, considering the Life Skills curriculum’s call for affirmative teaching of sexual diversity education.Objectives: This study examined how the provisions made in the Life Skills curriculum to teach affirmative sexual diversity education could be affected by the tension created by the High Court’s judgment. Using intersectionality theory, the study explored how cultural, religious, political, and professional intersections influence teachers in implementing policy.Methods: Qualitative data were collected over four weeks from 10 Life Skills teachers through semi structured interviews. Sampling was purposive because only 4 secondary schools in town schools and 5 in rural schools was selected were the teachers had at least 3 years teaching experience in Life Skills. Study employed a qualitative research design and an intersectional lens.Results: Amidst the volatile environment with varying intersections, teachers were conflicted and uncomfortable teaching gender and sexual diversity education while aware of the intersectional influences on them. Amidst the anxiety of inclusively address to discourse of sexual diversity. In the Life Skills classroom, teachers continued to present a message of affirmation, care and support as a duty to all learners.Conclusion: This article calls for awareness of the intersectional challenges teachers face in delivering the Life Skills curriculum, specifically the sexual diversity topics. Teacher educators and staff development interventions should focus on creating knowledge about intersections to gain a better understanding and improve teaching and learning platforms.Contribution: As educators dealing with children daily Life Skills must become conscious of existing intersectionality and how it affects their work. They must use this knowledge to create safe spaces for the learners.
The moral authority and prophetic zeal of the Christian Church in Zimbabwe
Authors: Masengwe Gift 
Published: November 2024

This article aims to illuminate moral authority and prophetic zeal dynamics by analysing the struggles encountered by congregations resisting state encroachments. Amidst Zimbabwe’s political turbulence, the church operates at a critical juncture, grappling with the dual threats of state capture and the dilution of prophetic integrity. The ecclesiastical prophetic voice, traditionally positioned as society’s moral compass, has suffered profound erosion, trapped within a nexus of mutually exploitative relationships among ruling elites, legal frameworks, and acquiescent ecclesiastical leaders. Those dissenting from the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) face systemic repression within the church, revealing a deep moral crisis. Referencing Martin Luther King Jr’s assertion that the church must function as the ethical justice of the state, this research underscores the potential decline into irrelevance should prophetic zeal wane. This investigation employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to bridge gaps concerning moral compromises within religious institutions, aligning practical leadership insights with broader socio-political contexts. Employing qualitative methodologies, including informal discussions and WhatsApp exchanges among church leaders and congregants from diverse denominations, the study generates nuanced insights into the lived experiences of church-state interactions and the preservation of prophetic integrity. Findings indicate a pervasive trend of ecclesiastical subservience to state interests, signifying moral decay and an imperative to restore the church’s ethical foundation. To maintain spiritual relevance, a revival of prophetic assertiveness is essential, lest the church devolves into an inconsequential social entity devoid of substantive moral engagement with the state.Contribution: The moral and prophetic authority of the Christian Church in Zimbabwe amidst political capture and ethical degradation, employing a decolonial hermeneutic and Critical Discourse Analysis, elucidates the intersections of faith, authority, and social justice. This article contributes to a discussion on church-state dynamics, advocating for restorative prophetic advocacy within Zimbabwe’s socio-political landscape. The article contributes to the ecclesiological, missiological, historical, political, ethical and postcolonial perspective of the church during a crisis.
<i>Trichoderma tomentosum</i> and <i>T. Afroharzianum</i> as potential biocontrol agents for white rot disease <i>Sclerotium cepivorum</i> berk of garlic in Ambo, Ethiopia
Authors: Ofodile L.N. , Ani E. , Ayodeji A.A. 
Published: November 2024

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a favourite spice in Ethiopia that is widely cultivated and used as food and in medicine. This experiment was carried out for seven months in 2007. Some Trichoderma species were isolated from the soil in infected Allium sativum farms in three villages in Ambo, Ethiopia and identified. Internal transcribed spacer regions (ITS1-2) of rDNA and the translation elongation factor 1-α (eEF1a1) were generated from the isolates obtained using an ABI Prism 3100 Genetic Analyzer (Applied Biosystems). The species of fungi were further evaluated for their activity against Sclerotium cepivorum using Weller’s and dual culture methods. AS1, AST1 and GS2 were identified as Trichoderma tomentosum, AS2 as Hypocrea lixii and GS1 as Trichoderma afroharzianum. AS1, AS2 and GS2 parasitised S. cepivorum and inhibited the growth of the pathogen while ATS1 and GS1 parasitised the pathogen only. AS1 showed the strongest significant antibiosis of 3.75 mm while the significantly least antibiosis was by GS2. GS1 showed 100% parasitism on the 7th day of incubation. These Trichoderma species inhibited the growth of the pathogens and can be useful in the production of fungicide for the control of white rot disease of garlic.
Enhancing Education Through Procedural Learning: A Pathway to Achieving SDG 4 Goals
Authors: Martínez-Salinas Francisco José , Sánchez-Aguirre Flor de María 
Published: November 2024

Objectives: To analyze the influence of procedural learning on the teaching-learning process in basic education students, establishing foundations for its development and implementation in innovative educational programs to improve educational outcomes.

Methodology: A systematic descriptive review was conducted following Higgins et al. (2022) and the PRISMA flowchart (Moher et al., 2019). Twenty-three articles published between 2019 and 2023 in Scopus, Scielo, and Web of Science, related to procedural learning in basic education, were analyzed.

Results and Discussion: The results show that procedural learning has a significant positive impact on the educational process, favoring the development of practical skills, knowledge application in real-life contexts, and enhancing students’ motivation and academic outcomes.

Research Implications: The research highlights the need to integrate procedural learning into educational programs, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. This involves changes in teaching methodologies, teacher training, and resource development, promoting a more comprehensive and quality education.

Contribution/Originality: This study provides updated evidence on the importance of procedural learning in basic education, offering foundations for its effective implementation and contributing to the innovation and improvement of teaching-learning processes.
Effects of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) on Anhedonic Behaviour, among Schizophrenic Patients
Authors: Ogechi Godsgift Christopher , Obi-Nwosu Harry , Okechukwu Christian Onuoha 
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study aimed at assessing the therapeutic potency of cognitive behaviour therapy and dance movement therapy on anhedonic behaviour, among schizophrenic patients.
Methodology: Thirty (30) in-patients were randomly selected from the in-patients that met the inclusion criteria for this study at Neuropsychiatric Hospital Nawfia. This study utilized a pretest posttest between subject design; while 18-item Temporal Experience of Pleasure Scale (TEPS) was used for data collection; and ANOVA statistic was adapted for data analysis at .01, and .05 levels of significance.
Findings: From the purpose and objectives of this study, three hypotheses were proposed and tested. The result revealed that hypotheses 1 and 2 were accepted; indicating that significant differences were found between CBT, and Control, as well as between DMT and Control groups. Hence, the first and second hypothesis of the study were accepted. However, the third hypothesis of the study was rejected. Indicating that no significant difference was found between CBT and DMT.
Unique Contributions to Theory, Policy and Practice: Theoretically, the finding in this present study validated the theoretical framework of this study. Hence, can be used for further elaboration of social cognitive theory. The researchers recommended dance movement therapy as one of the psychotherapeutic paradigm for the improvement of pleasure seeking behaviour among schizophrenic patients; since the research findings showed that it can contribute meaningfully towards the improvement of anhedonia associated with schizophrenia. The study has also shown that DMT is as effective as CBT in the reduction of anhedonia associated with schizophrenia so, DMT should be used in situations where CBT cannot be administered or as an alternative.
NutritionCalX: A User-Centric Web Application for Nutritional Analysis and Food Recommendations
Authors: Anika Tuli  , Govind Jha  , Aditya Gaidhani  , Mitesh Thakkar  , Viresh Vanarote  
Published: November 2024

The growing awareness of nutrition and its impact on health has led to a demand for tools that enable individuals to make informed food choices This study uses NutritionCalX, an interactive web application for calculating the nutritional value of foods by consumers use the input to calculate and provide personalized meal recommendations based on their input The application is designed It provides a list of meals that consume whole serves to provide accurate nutritional information for a variety of foods, including macronutrients and micronutrients. Additionally, NutritionCalX uses a recommendation system to identify healthy food or supplement options that match users’ needs and preferences. The approach includes developing a userfriendly method for simple data entry, robust backward integration for nutritional analysis, and proposing a recommendation algorithm using factors such as calorie restrictions will apply. The results of the usability test demonstrate the accuracy of the application in nutrient estimation and its ability to make meaningful	recommendations. NutritionCalX has great potential to be adopted by health-conscious individuals, nutritionists and fitness enthusiasts. This study highlights the importance of combining technology and nutrition science to promote healthy eating habits and enhance the user experience.
Concrete Pictorial Abstract Approach Use in Teaching Mathematics on Secondary Students’ Participation in Six Selected Schools in Kicukiro District, Rwanda
Authors: Umuhoza Rozata , Hakizimana Theoneste 
Published: November 2024

Mathematics is pivotal in science and technology, serving as a gateway discipline. Effective teaching should foster positive attitudes by engaging students with real-world examples. The SPECIFIC objective of this study was to investigate how the use of Concrete-Pictorial -Abstract approach in mathematics subject affects students’ participation in selected schools in Kicukiro District. This study was based on investigating the use concrete pictorial abstract approach in teaching mathematics on secondary students’ participation in selected ordinary secondary schools in Kicukiro district. The population targeted in this study was all 2520 senior two students, 51 mathematics teachers and 36 directors of studies and the sample size comprised 540 students, 6 directors of studies and 6 mathematics teachers. This study applied constructivism theory. A qualitative research approach was used since the topic for research requires an in-depth study in a real situation together with descriptions which can be done better in words than in numbers. Instruments used in data collection in this research are interview and observation. To analyze the data obtained during interview and observation, this study used content analysis. Content analysis is a technique utilized for organizing spoken or written materials into predetermined categories with similar meanings. Findings reveal that when teachers use the CPA approach in teaching mathematics, students participate in lessons through manipulating concrete materials. The stage of pictorial use enables students to develop critical thinking by transitioning from concrete to abstract concepts. This final step involves students using numbers and symbols. At this step the findings show that the students try to make general rule by using numbers and symbols though students seem less active than during the steps of using concrete and pictorial. Conclusion, learners participate in learning mathematics and improve their performance through the usage of concrete pictorial abstract approach, by using tangible materials and visuals aids. This research will help the teachers who teach mathematics to involve the students in order to make the class active and stick on the learner centered approach, by engaging the students in all levels, and it will help both teachers and students to understand that mathematics concepts are tangible by using the materials, and this will attract students’ interest and participation which lead to performance.
Influence of Communication on Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption of Agriculture Innovations in Damongo of the Savannah Region of Ghana
Authors: Mahama Smith Wayo , Abudu Jacob Ibrahim , Damwah Agape Kanyiri , Arhin Ebenezer Tawiah 
Published: November 2024

Farmers continue to adopt varied innovations as a way of helping them improve their food security. This study assessed communication factors affecting the adoption of agricultural innovations among farmers in Damongo in the Savannah region. The study relied on Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation theory. The study employed a descriptive cross sectional study design. The study was targeted at smallholder farmers within the study area. Simple random sampling technique was applied to obtain eligible participants of 272 from a study population of 850. A structured questionnaire was used to gather the data. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) windows version 26.0. The results show that all 272 farmers indicated that they were adopting the application of fertilizers at the study setting. About 60.7% of the respondents did not adopt disease resistant crop varieties at the study setting as part of innovations in farming. From the results, 55.1% of respondents indicated that they had ever felt the positive effect of using agricultural innovations. There was a significant association between off farm occupation and age of respondents, and Innovation usage (p= 0.000, p=0.014). Also, a logistic regression model was adopted to analyze the effect of channels of information on farmers’ adoption of agriculture innovations. The results revealed that all channels of information were statistically significant and farmers that used these channels were more likely to adopt. From the results, 72.1% of respondents said agricultural innovation helps them to process cassava into flour. The results also indicate that there is a moderate association between educational level and innovation usage. Based on the results, the study concluded that, farmers were aware of certain agricultural innovations used in the study setting. The study also concluded that age and off farm occupation also influences Innovation usage. The study recommended more education by Extension Officers on how farmers in the study setting could adopt agricultural innovation to improve food security.
Linguistic Exploitations in T&C/T and S Apply: A Matter in the Digital Age
Authors: Faleke Victoria Ogunnike , Ampong Bernard , Antwi Fordjour Emmanuel 
Published: November 2024

The study considers the ‘Terms and Conditions (T & Cs) Apply’ as a data for the study. The main objective is to highlight the linguistic exploitation inherent in the document also known as ‘Terms of Services’ (T & Ss). T & Cs Apply is a legal agreement between a service provider and the person who requests for the service, of which the recipient must agree by abiding by the Terms of Services in order to use the offered service(s). The study takes into cognizance a qualitative approach and a random data sampling of ‘T & Cs/T & Ss Apply’ of the following institutions: banks, online businesses and network service providers. Twenty of T&Cs Apply documents of banks, some online businesses and some networks providers were sampled from online between June 2022-2023 January. They were downloaded, screenshot (where they could not be downloaded) and were scanned through to ascertain their features. The pragmatic concept used to account for the data is the ‘Cooperative Principle’ (CP). All the maxims were used to account for the data. The following findings were revealed: linguistic verbosity, linguistic falsity, linguistic ambiguity, and linguistic irrelevance. The study concludes that there are breakdowns of the maxims. The breakdown of the maxims transcends impositions on the users’ right and infringement of their human rights. The study recommends that the cyberspace is another space for human existence in the 21st century, where many human engagements take place; therefore, all legal documents need to be properly disseminated. The study calls for simplicity of language use.
Assessment	of	Knowledge	and	Preventive	Practices	on	Latent	Tuberculosis
Infection	among	Nursing	staff	at	a	Tertiary	Care	Centre	at	Goa
Authors: V.C Aswin , G. Vanita , Da	Silva Pinto , Patnaik Sandeep , Hallur Apoorva , Vidyadhar	Tari Yamesh 
Published: November 2024

Introduction:	Latent tuberculosis infection presents with no symptoms. All nursing staff who work closely with patients must possess the appropriate knowledge and follow the right preventive practices to avoid latent tuberculosis infection. This study was carried out to assess knowledge and preventive practices on latent TB which will help in making recommendations for the control of TB infection among nursing staffs.
Objective:	To assess knowledge and preventive practices regarding latent Tuberculosis infection and to assess infection control practices among the nursing staff. Method:	This was a facility based cross sectional study conducted among nurses who works in Outpatient departments and wards of tertiary care centre. A complete list of the participants was made, and data from all nurses employed in every ward and outpatient department of the hospital was collected using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. A sample size of 384 nurses was calculated using Cochrane formula with p=50% and simple random sampling was used. Results:	Out of 384 nurses, 376 (97.9%) were females and 8 (2.1%) were males. Regarding prevention of latent tuberculosis, 327 (85.1%) nurses answered wearing of mask, followed by regular sterilisation of hospitals which was 281 (73.1%) nurses. Out of 384 nurses, 298 (77.6%) of them wear a mask while dealing with coughing patients. In this, 242 (81.3%) reported usage of a surgical mask while N95 mask is only used by56 (18.7%) of them. Conclusion:	Overall knowledge regarding latent tuberculosis was satisfactory among the nurses. Practice on infection control was not satisfactory.
Keywords:Infection control, Knowledge, Latent tuberculosis, Nurses, Practice