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Women farmers’ adoption challenges on artificial inseminations service in outskirt of Addis Ababa
Authors: Limenih Beliyu 
Published: April 2019

The study was conducted in purposively selected Oromia National Regional State aiming at to suggest strategies to better involve women farmers in Artificial Insemination service. Experts from office of livestock and fishery represented the study population. Group discussion were undertaken separately for Women and men farmers. Collected information was analyzed qualitatively and interpreted accordingly. The study found that institutional and cultural barriers hindered many number of women AI (Artificial Insemination) technicians less involved in AI service delivery. Specifically, institutions don’t encourage women applicant to apply on AI, they thought the position is full of hardship and risky for women to give a service basing in rural areas. In addition to that, the service needs some physical fitness and it would be more difficult for women to move long distance caring containers. Moreover, there is animal disease (brucella) that can be easily transmit to human and can cause gynaecological problem for women. Culturally, even if it is not boldly pronounced by the community, there is a feeling of indignity when women provide AI services. On the other hand, the community also ashamed women farmers, if they ask AI service provision. Moreover, culturally women farmers are not allowed to watch inseminations service. So, in order to increase number of women AI technicians: nominating women technicians from local communities (at least grade 8 completed) and animal science graduate, and train more in practical way would made women AI technicians to be more capable. Support women AI technicians to work privately through post payment service for a while, would raise women acceptance by community. In order to increase number of women farmers attendees on training: conduct on farm training, invite women farmers directly for training, organize training between march to May seasons, prepare pictured based training (including production manuals) would change the number of women dairy producer on AI service provision.
Influence of Participation in Community and Social Development Projects on Beneficiaries’ Income in Ondo and Kwara States, Nigeria
Authors: Elijah Owolabi K. , Olaniyi Okunlola J. , Ejiola Mafimisebi T. 
Published: April 2019

The study determined the influence of participation in community social development projects on household income among beneficiaries in Ondo and Kwara states, Nigeria. Specifically, it determined the extent to which respondents were aware of community-driven development projects, the level to which respondents participated in the community-driven development project and influence of CDD approach on the income of beneficiaries in the study area. A simple random sampling was used to select 6 households in each of the non-benefiting communities, thus making a total of eighty-four (84) non-beneficiaries in the two states. Primary data was collected and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that 54.2 % of the respondents who benefitted from CSDP projects were males while 45.8% of them were females. The findings also show that 56.0% and 36.9% were aware and very much aware of education projects respectively while only 4.8% were not aware. The CSDP projects implemented among the respondents include majorly health facility (64.3%), water facility (55.9%), education (52.9%), electricity (51.2%) and socio economic (47.0%). Other CSDP projects implemented in the communities were transported (36.9%), environment (35.1%) and gender and vulnerable group’s projects (27.9%). The study also revealed that the majority (86.3%) respondents had a very high level of participation water project with a mean value of (X ̅= 3.77) while only 2.6% had a very low level of participation. Furthermore, majority (70.6%) of the respondents had a very high level of participation in health projects (X ̅= 3.58) but the level of participation was low 5.2% of them. There was a 33.4 % increment in the mean annual income among the CDD beneficiaries (X ̅=₦166542.8). The findings showed that there was a significant difference in income of beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries before and after the implementation of CDD projects in the study areas with a p-value 0f 0.000. The study concluded that the CDD approach to community social development projects ensured positive outcomes of the community driven development projects
The Role Of Gender And Women In Political Institutions In Africa: A Case Of Political Parties
Authors: NYADERA İsrael Nyaburi , KİSAKA Michael Otieno 
Published: April 2019

The
democratization process in Africa opened up space
for the emergence of several political parties across the continent as most
countries moved from one-party rule to
multi-party democracy. This tectonic shift signaled
a new beginning in the political arena, and there were expectations that equal
representation in the political sphere
would be a by-product of the democratization process. This paper underscores
the challenge of gender inequality in representative politics and as it would be expected in patriarchal societies; women
shoulder the brunt of marginalization in the political arena. It argues that despite the inclusion of
gender-responsive texts in political parties’ manifestoes and constitution, the
gender gap is still burgeoning. It
recommends that political parties should come up with pragmatic strategies to enhance gender equality and cease to
include gender texts as mere political rhetoric.
STUDI OPTIMALISASI PENGELOLAAN ZAKAT PROFESI DIBADANG AMIL ZAKAT KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Nola Indra , Aedy Hasan , Bachmid Gamsir 
Published: April 2019

This study aims (1) Knowing and analyzing the optimality of professional zakat management is examined from the aspect of potential muzakki, professionalism of institutions, commitment of employees of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and aspects of distribution of zakat to mustahik; (2) Knowing and analyzing the factors that determine the level of optimization of management of professional zakat in the Amil Zakat Agency in Kendari City; (3) Knowing and analyzing the efforts made by BAZNAS to improve the optimization of management of professional zakat in the Amil Zakat Agency in Kendari City. This type of research uses qualitative descriptive. Meanwhile the analytical method used is descriptive qualitative data processing technique 9words) which is done in order to describe the result of the study. Data and information through observation techniques, documentation studies and interviews with implementers, muzakki and mustahik. The results of the study are (1) optimization of zakat management in Kendari National Baznas, reviewed from the aspect of potential, professionalism of institutions, work commitment of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN), and aspects of distribution / distribution are still not optimal. (2) The factors that influence the optimization of zakat management in Kendari City are the awareness of muzakki to pay zakat, the performance of the National Amil Zakar Agency that is trustworthy, professional and transparent, which is targeted to mustahiq and effective socialization to the community. (3) Baznas' efforts in optimizing the management of professional zakat are involving all State Civil Apparatus (ASN) to pay professional zakat in each work unit.
HUBUNGAN SELF EFFICACY DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK YANG MENJALANI TERAPI HEMODIALISA DI RSUD SUKOHARJO
Authors: Kurniawan Sahuri Teguh , Andini Intan Sari , Agustin Wahyu Rima 
Published: April 2019

Hemodialisa akan mempengaruhi keadaan psikologis pasien. Kualitas hidup pasien gagal ginjal kronik yang menjalani terapi hemodialisa akan cenderung menurun sebagai dampak tindakan hemodialisa.Self efficacy diterapkan sebagai upaya pasien dalam menjalani pengobatan untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan self efficacy dengan kualitas hidup pasien gagal ginjal kronik yang menjalani terapi hemodialisa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan rancangan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 44 orang. Hasil uji analisa menggunakan kendall tau didapatkan nilai p value 0,003. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan self efficacy dengan kualitas hidup pasien gagal ginjal kronik yang menjalani terapi hemodialisa. Kata kunci: Hemodialisa, self efficacy, kualitas hidup
Hemodialysis affects the patient’s psychological state. The quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure who undergo hemodialisa therapy will tend to decrease as a result of hemodialysis action. Self efficacy is applied as the patient’s efforts in undergoing treatment to improve the quality of life. This study aims to analyze the relationship of self efficacy with the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure who undergo hemodialysis therapy. This type of research is quantitative with Cross Sectional design. Sampling technique purposive sampling with the number of samples of 44 people. The result of analysis test using kendall tau got p value 0,003. The conclusion of this research is there is a relationship of self efficacy with quality of life of chronic renal failure patient who underwent hemodialysis therapy.Keywords: Hemodialysis, self efÞ cacy, quality of life
Internet, facteur de standardisation des identités municipales ?
Authors: Rouquette Sébastien 
Published: April 2019

De plus en plus de sites municipaux sont mis en ligne. Quelles spécificités la médiation Internet amène+elle à cette.forme de communication institutionnelle ? L’effet réseau, la visibilité de la concurrence que cela entraine, la tendance au catalogue également (en mettre le plus possible à moindre coût) conjugués au poids du marketing cnmmunicatinnnel incitent à minorer les dffférences. Partout nu presque prime la communication territoriale sur la relation politique, la concurrence entre collectivités sur les rapports au sein de la cité. Va-t-nn, sur Internet, vers une standardisation des identités municipales ?
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Business and Economic Research, Vol. 9, No. 1
Authors: Young Daisy 
Published: April 2019

Business and Economic Research (BER) would like to thank the following reviewers for reviewing manuscripts from December 1, 2018, to March 1, 2019. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Many authors, regardless of whether BER publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Macrothink Publishing appreciates the following reviewers’ rigorous and conscientious efforts for this journal. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review during this period. Alina IaniogloAriel Soto CaroCorina M RadulescuEddie John FisherGerasimos T. SoldatosHengky Sumisto HalimMahmoud M. SabraMamta SinghNana Osei-BonsuRoderikus A. TrihatmokoSantosh B. ManjegowdaYu HsingZi-Yi Guo
Association of low back pain with presenteeism in hospital nursing staff
Authors: Yokota Junpei , Fukutani Naoto , Nin Kazuko , Yamanaka Hiroe , Yasuda Makoto , Tashiro Yuto , Matsushita Tomofumi , Suzuki Yusuke , Yokota Isao , Teramukai Satoshi , Aoyama Tomoki 
Published: April 2019

Abstract

Objectives
Chronic low back pain (LBP) is known to cause various disorders compared with acute LBP. However, there was no study evaluating presenteeism due to LBP divided into subcategories by the duration of LBP. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between acute or chronic LBP and presenteeism in hospital nursing staff.

Methods
Overall, 1100 nurses filled in a questionnaire on basic attributes, LBP symptoms, depression symptoms, and work productivity. The subjects were divided into three groups based on the period of LBP and the compared work productivity. Work Limitation Questionnaire Japanese version (WLQ-J) was used for the assessment of work productivity. The effects of acute and chronic LBP on presenteeism were evaluated through multiple regression analysis models.

Results
In total, 765 subjects, without missing values, were included. The overall prevalence of LBP was 64.6% (acute LBP 47.5%, chronic LBP 17.1%). On multiple regression analysis, acute pain and presenteeism were not associated. Conversely, chronic LBP was associated with time management (adjusted β = −2.3, 95% CI: −4.5 to −1.1), mental-interpersonal relationship (adjusted β = −2.8, 95% CI: −5.1 to −0.6), and output (adjusted β = −2.7, 95% CI: −5.4 to 0.0) after adjustment for sex and career years. When depression was included in the adjustment factors, chronic LBP and WLQ subscales were not associated.

Conclusions
It became obvious that Chronic LBP in nurses was significantly related to time management, mental-interpersonal relationship, and output. The importance of preventing a decline in work productivity by taking precautions to prevent chronic LBP and depression was suggested.
N‐degron specificity of chloroplast ClpS1 in plants
Authors: Montandon Cyrille , Dougan David A. , van Wijk Klaas J. 
Published: April 2019

The prokaryotic N‐degron pathway depends on the Clp chaperone‐protease system and the ClpS adaptor for recognition of N‐degron bearing substrates. Plant chloroplasts contain a diversified Clp protease, including the ClpS homolog ClpS1. Several candidate ClpS1 substrates have been identified, but the N‐degron specificity is unclear. Here, we employed in vitro ClpS1 affinity assays using eight N‐degron green fluorescence protein reporters containing either F, Y, L, W, I, or R in the N‐terminal position. This demonstrated that ClpS1 has a restricted N‐degron specificity, recognizing proteins bearing an N‐terminal F or W, only weakly recognizing L, but not recognizing Y or I. This affinity is dependent on two conserved residues in the ClpS1 binding pocket and is sensitive to FR dipeptide competition, suggesting a unique chloroplast N‐degron pathway.
Potential reduction of lung dose via VMAT with jaw tracking in the treatment of single‐isocenter/two‐lesion lung SBRT
Authors: Pokhrel Damodar , Sanford Lana , Halfman Matthew , Molloy Janelle 
Published: April 2019

AbstractPurpose/objectivesDue to higher radiosensitivity, non‐target normal tissue dose is a major concern in stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatment. The aim of this report was to estimate the dosimetric impact, specifically the reduction of normal lung dose in the treatment of single‐isocenter/two‐lesion lung SBRT via volumetric modulated arc therapy with jaw tracking (JT‐VMAT).Materials/methodsTwelve patients with two peripherally located early‐stage non‐small‐cell‐lung cancer (NSCLC) lung lesions underwent single‐isocenter highly conformal non‐coplanar JT‐VMAT SBRT treatment in our institution. The mean isocenter to tumors distance was 5.6 ± 1.9 (range 4.3–9.5) cm. The mean combined planning target volume (PTV) was 38.7 ± 22.7 (range 5.0–80.9) cc. A single isocenter was placed between the two lesions. Doses were 54 and 50 Gy in three and five fractions, respectively. Plans were optimized in Eclipse with AcurosXB algorithm utilizing jaw tracking options for the Truebeam with a 6 MV‐FFF beam and standard 120 leaf millennium multi‐leaf collimators. For comparison, the JT‐VMAT plans were retrospectively re‐computed utilizing identical beam geometry, objectives, and planning parameters, but without jaw tracking (no JT‐VMAT). Both plans were normalized to receive the same target coverage. The conformity and heterogeneity indices, intermediate‐dose spillage [D2cm, R50, Gradient Index (GI), Gradient Distance (GD)], organs at risks (OAR) doses including normal lung as well as modulation factor (MF) were compared for both plans.ResultsFor similar target coverage, GI, R50, GD, as well as the normal lung V5, V10, V20, mean lung dose (MLD), and maximum dose received by 1000 cc of lungs were statistically significant. Normal lung doses were reduced by 8%–11% with JT‐VMAT. Normal lung dose increased as a function of tumor distance from isocenter. For the other OAR, up to 1%–16% reduction of non‐target doses were observed with JT‐VMAT. The MF and beam‐on time were similar for both plans, however, MF increased as a function of tumors distance, consequently, delivering higher dose to normal lungs.ConclusionUtilizing jaw tracking options during optimization for single‐isocenter/two‐lesion lung SBRT VMAT plans reduced doses to the normal lung and other OAR, reduced intermediate‐dose spillage and provided superior/similar target coverage. Application of jaw tracking did not affect delivery efficiency and provided excellent plan quality with similar MF and beam‐on time. Jaw tracking is recommended for future clinical SBRT plan optimization.
Depression Subtypes in Individuals With or at Risk for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Rathbun Alan M. , Schuler Megan S. , Stuart Elizabeth A. , Shardell Michelle D. , Yau Michelle S. , Gallo Joseph J. , Ryan Alice S. , Hochberg Marc C. 
Published: April 2019

ObjectiveThe present study was undertaken to identify depression subtypes in individuals with or at risk for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to evaluate differences in pain and disability trajectories between groups.MethodsParticipants (n = 4,486) were enrolled in the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Latent class analysis was applied to the 20‐item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale measured at baseline to identify groups with similar patterns of depressive symptoms, and subtypes were assigned using posterior probability estimates. The relationships between depression subtypes and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain and disability subscales were modeled over 4 years and stratified by baseline knee OA status (symptomatic [n = 1,626] or at risk [n = 2,860]).ResultsFour subtypes were identified: asymptomatic (80.6%), catatonic (5.3%), anhedonic (10.6%), and melancholic (3.5%). Catatonic and anhedonic subtypes were differentiated by symptoms corresponding to psychomotor agitation and the inability to experience pleasure, respectively. The melancholic subtype expressed symptoms related to reduced energy and movement, anhedonia, and other somatic symptoms. Detectable mean differences in pain and disability compared to the asymptomatic group were observed for the anhedonic (1.5–2.3 WOMAC units) and melancholic (4.8–6.6 WOMAC units) subtypes, and associations were generally larger in individuals with symptomatic knee OA relative to those at risk.ConclusionAmong individuals with or at risk for symptomatic knee OA, there is evidence of depression subtypes characterized by distinct clusters of depressive symptoms that have differential effects on reports of pain and disability over time. Our findings thus imply that depression interventions could be optimized by targeting the specific symptomology that these subtypes exhibit.
Prevalence of Giant Cell Arteritis Relapse in Patients Treated With Glucocorticoids: A Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Mainbourg Sabine , Addario Alexandra , Samson Maxime , Puéchal Xavier , François Mathilde , Durupt Stéphane , Gueyffier François , Cucherat Michel , Durieu Isabelle , Reynaud Quitterie , Lega Jean‐Christophe 
Published: April 2019

ObjectiveThe relapse rate of patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) treated with glucocorticoids (GCs) alone varied widely in observational series and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the prevalence of relapse and predisposing factors in patients receiving GCs alone.MethodsWe searched Medline up to December 2017. The prevalence of relapse was pooled using a random‐effects model.ResultsA total of 34 studies (2,505 patients), comprising 8 RCTs, were included. The overall prevalence of relapse was 47.2% (95% confidence interval 40.0, 54.3) with a high heterogeneity (I2 = 93%). Prevalence of relapse was significantly higher for patients included in an RCT compared to those included in an observational study (P < 0.0001), but was not significantly different according to design (P = 0.06). The relapse rate was associated with year of publication (34 studies, rate increase of 8.3% for 1 decade; P < 0.0001) and with shorter GC regimens (17 studies, rate decrease of 1.7% for 1 additional month; P < 0.001), the duration of scheduled GC therapy being shorter in RCTs (12.8 months) compared to observational studies (28.8 months). The effective duration of GC therapy (P = 0.23), initial GC dose (P = 0.49), duration of follow‐up (P = 0.14), sex (P = 0.29), and age (P = 0.43) were not associated with the prevalence of relapse.ConclusionGCA relapses occur in half of patients and without improvement across decades in patients receiving GC alone, and the relapse rate is more related to short duration of GC administration than to the initial dose at induction. These results advocate for trial design with at least 12 months of GC therapy.
Association between Pre‐intervention Physical Activity Level and Treatment Response to Exercise Therapy in Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis—An Exploratory Study
Authors: Chang Alison H. , Lee Jungwha , Song Jing , Price Lori Lyn , Lee Augustine C. , Reid Kieran F. , Fielding Roger A. , Driban Jeffrey B. , Harvey William C. , Wang Chenchen 
Published: April 2019

AbstractObjectiveExamine whether pre‐intervention physical activity (PA) level is associated with achieving a positive treatment response of pain and/or function improvement after a 12‐week exercise intervention in participants with knee osteoarthritis (OA).MethodsWe performed a secondary analysis of a randomized, single‐blind comparative effectiveness trial showing similar treatment effects between Tai Chi mind‐body exercise and standard physical therapy intervention for knee OA. Baseline PA was assessed by a Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) questionnaire and, in a subsample, by tri‐axial accelerometers. The Outcome Measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials–Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OMERACT‐OARSI) dichotomous responder criteria was used for clinically meaningful improvement at follow‐up. Associations between baseline self‐reported PA by the CHAMPS questionnaire and outcomes of responders vs. nonresponders (reference group) were assessed using logistic regressions, adjusting for demographic covariates. We compared objectively measured PA by accelerometry between responders vs. nonresponders using Wilcoxon tests.ResultsOur sample consisted of 166 participants with knee OA who completed both baseline and 12‐week postintervention evaluations: mean age 60.7 year (SD 10.5), body mass index 32.4 kg/m2 (6.9), 119 (72%) women, and 138 (83%) OMERACT‐OARSI responders. Neither time spent in total PA [odds ratio (OR) 1.00; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.96, 1.03] nor time in moderate‐to‐vigorous PA (OR 1.01; 95% CI 0.93, 1.09) at pre‐intervention were associated with being a responder. Similar findings were observed in 42 accelerometry sub‐cohort participants.ConclusionPre‐intervention PA levels (subjective report or objective measurement) were not associated with individuals achieving favorable treatment outcomes after a 12‐week exercise intervention, which suggests that regardless of pre‐intervention PA level, individuals will likely benefit from structured exercise interventions.