bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Development and Usability Evaluation of a Mhealth Application for Health-Care Associated Infections among Health-Care Providers in Malaysia
Authors: Ismaeil Rehab , Mat-Nor Mohd Basri , Kamarudin Norhidayah Binti , Abubakar Usman , Fata Nahas Abdul Rahman , Nik Mohamed Mohamad Haniki 
Published: October 2024

Background:
The effectiveness of reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) depends on increasing healthcare providers’ awareness, skills, and adherence to standard practices. Mhealth applications provide an innovative approach to enhancing access to information and resources while reducing time and expenses.

Objective:
The study aimed to develop and evaluate a mhealth application for healthcare providers that offers quick access to updated recommendations, evidence-based guidelines, and protocols for managing patients with HCAIs.

Method:
The study included the development of the app, followed by a pilot test of its usability among physicians and nursing staff by using the Mobile Application Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ).

Results:
The mhealth application, named HCAI Shield, was developed with four main menus. The menu includes HCAI’s care bundle: hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and standard precautions. The information has been gathered following standards established by both national and international organizations. Twenty-one participants took part in the evaluation, and the mean score for the application’s usability was 5.28 ± 0.38. The areas of “ease of use,” “interface and satisfaction” received high mean scores.

Conculsion:
The HCAI Shield app provides convenient access to evidence-based guidelines and standards for HCAI management. Further evaluation is recommended.
Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Mental Well-Being, Mental Health Seeking Attitude, and the Impact of Socioeconomic Status: A Cross-Sectional Study from Malaysia
Authors: Fata Nahas Abdul Rahman M. , Omar Nuraishah , Osman Ahmed M.Y. , Taufek Nor Hidayah Mohd 
Published: October 2024

Introduction:
The future of our healthcare services highly depends on the current generation of health science students since they are the ones who will work in the healthcare setting. Ensuring their mental well-being is an utmost priority so that they can offer top-tier quality care and services to people in need. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of mental well-being and mental help-seeking attitude among undergraduate sciences students and the impact of socioeconomic status toward both variables.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among students (N = 364) from six sciences schools at International Islamic University Malaysia via an online survey, which contained three main parts; socioeconomic status, mental well-being assessment using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), and assessment of mental help-seeking attitude using the General Mental Help-Seeking Attitude Scale (MHSAS). Data were analysed using SPSS, version 29.0.

Results:
Only 7.1% of the students have positive mental well-being, while 44.8% scored positive mental help-seeking attitude. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in students’ mental well-being and any of SES components. There was a significant association between students’ year of study and mental help-seeking attitude (P = 0.029), in addition, WEMWBS and MHSAS scores showed a positive correlation (P < 0.01).

Conclusion:
Future studies are essential to find out the contributing factors, prevention, and intervention that can be done to help the student in need.
Umetna inteligenca oziroma orodja, podprta z umetno inteligenco, pri pouku in za pouk tujih jezikov
Authors: Jazbec Saša 
Published: October 2024

Umetna inteligenca je izjemno aktualna in interdisciplinarno obravnavana tema. Pričujoči prispevek obravnava denimo UI pri pouku in za pouk tujega jezika z vidika učiteljev tujega jezika. Poskusu opredelitve UI, kratkemu pregledu virov in poskusu umestitve UI v koncept učenja in poučevanja tujih jezikov (nemščine in angleščine) sledi obravnava možnosti ter pasti rabe orodij, ki jih podpira UI, pri pouku tujega jezika. V empiričnem delu pa so predstavljeni rezultati analize z anketnim vprašalnikom zbranih mnenj oziroma stališč učiteljev tujih jezikov do rabe UI in orodij, podprtih z UI, pri pouku in za pouk tujih jezikov. Rezultati, analize in odgovori na raziskovalna vprašanja so pokazali, da so mnenja anketiranih učiteljev precej homogena. Anketirani menijo, da ima UI več prednosti kot slabosti. Zelo objektivno in realno so ocenili tudi nevarnosti in kompetence, ki jih bo raba UI v šoli zaobšla in ki jih bo treba posebej poudarjeno razvijati, ter tiste, ki jih bo raba UI pospešeno razvijala. Tudi korelacije med analiziranimi spremenljivkami niso ovrgle enotnih in stabilnih mnenj anketiranih, saj so pokazale, da ni statistično relevantnih razlik med mnenji učiteljev nemščine in angleščine.
Rezultati, analize in odgovori na raziskovalna vprašanja so pokazali, da so mnenja anketiranih učiteljev precej homogena. Anketirani menijo, da ima UI več prednosti kot slabosti. Zelo objektivno in realno so ocenili tudi nevarnosti in kompetence, ki jih bo raba UI v šoli zaobšla in ki jih bo treba posebej poudarjeno razvijati, in tiste, ki jih bo raba UI pospešeno razvijala. Tudi korelacije med analiziranimi spremenljivkami niso ovrgle enotnih in stabilnih mnenj anketiranih, saj so pokazale, da ni statistično relevantnih razlik med mnenji učiteljev nemščine in angleščine.
The intersection of tradition and modernity: governance in Somaliland
Authors: Biruk Shewadeg Dessalegn , Getachew Kassa Nigussie 
Published: October 2024

This study critically examines Somaliland's unconventional journey to statehood post-Siad Barre's regime, challenging thenotion that the absence of centralized governance leads to chaos. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combinesprimary data from interviews with a comprehensive literature review, the analysis highlights Somaliland's effective use ofindigenous institutions in state-building since 1991. Central to this process is the 'Beel' system, facilitated by the Guurti(Council of Elders) and the Borama Conference, merging traditional and modern governance mechanisms. Despite facingcriticisms over clan representation, administrative efficiency, gender inclusivity, transparency, and democratic values, thissystem has been pivotal in maintaining peace and fostering state development. The study underscores Somaliland's resilienceand stability, illustrating the innovative governance model's role in its unrecognized statehood status.
How to cite this article using ASWDNet style
Biruk, S. D. & Getachew, K. N. (2024). The intersection of tradition and modernity: governance in Somaliland. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(1), 17-24. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v9i1.3
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Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyl, in used electrical transformer oil, condensate, thermal power effluent soil and dump sites
Authors: Joy Ogana , Okpashi Victor Eshu , Francis Nworji Ogechukwu , Celestine Oriji Ejike , Oscar Eze Sabinus , Onwurah Ikechukwu N.E. 
Published: October 2024

Thermal power stations are the largest fossil-fuel-based powergenerating station in the country. Hydro and thermal generation combines natural gas as a fossil fuel to generate electricity. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs), were determined in the used electrical transformer oil, condensate and power station effluent, including the soil obtained from the condensate and electrical transformer dump site. The results revealed that PAHs had 1.119, 6.483, 0.350, 4.695, 3.314 and 0.732 (mg/ g/L), respectively. PCBs 0.052, 0.431, 1.576, 0.013 0.080 and 0.556(µ/g/L), respectively, in all the analysed samples. The power station effluent had the highest concentration of PCBs with few congeners not detected. The result suggests a risk for the community that uses river water which receives effluent from the thermal station for various domestic applications and the contamination of farm lands for various agricultural purposes.
Evaluating the socioeconomic and health impacts of the 2020 flood in Goronyo Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Authors: Lawal Nasiru , Shehu Aliyu Abubakar 
Published: October 2024

The 2020 flood had a devastating impact on most villages in Goronyo Local Government, particularly those situated in the Fadama areas. This study employed a mixed-methods approach to obtain cross-sectional information on the impacts of the 2020 flood incident in Goronyo Local Government. Data were collected from respondents through structured questionnaires, which were subsequently sorted and coded into SPSS version 22 for descriptive analysis. The results indicated that the majority of respondents were male, with 32.4% falling within the age range of 31-40 years. Approximately 41.0% of the respondents identified as farmers. The findings also revealed that rice was the primary crop lost during the flood, and houses were the most affected building infrastructure, accounting for 43.8% of the losses. Moreover, 41% of respondents attributed the flooding to the overflow of the river due to intense rainfall and the narrowness of the river. Additionally, 32.8% of respondents believed that the flood resulted from heavy rainfall that exceeded the river's carrying capacity, leading to pressure and subsequent flooding of the affected villages. The flood was also accompanied by outbreaks of waterborne diseases, including cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea in some villages. These findings highlight the critical need for improved flood management and preparedness strategies to mitigate the adverse socioeconomic and health impacts of future flood events in Goronyo Local Government.
Solvent assisted mechanochemical synthesis, antimicrobial and antioxidant studies of Ni2+, Mn2+, Cr<sup>2+</sup> , and Cu<sup>2+</sup> Metal complexes of some ligands derived from l-histidine and l-alanine
Authors: Musa Asiya Usman , Gwaram Nura Suleiman , Salga Muhammad Saleh , Sani Abubakar 
Published: October 2024

Mechanochemistry enables rapid, quantitative reactions to occur at or close to 27℃. It is a one-step process that allows for reactant homogenization, product nucleation, and particle growth. These processes use little or no solvent, making them less wasteful and more environmentally friendly than solvent-based reactions. Ni2+ , Mn2+, Cr2+and Cu2+ metal ions were synthesized by grinding in an agate mortar with pestle using ligands derived from amino acids (Histidine &Alanine) which were further synthesized to form complexes. The entire experiment was carried out by solvent solvent-assisted mechanochemical process and ethanol was used as liquid liquid-assisted solvent. The complexes were characterized by IR spectroscopy, U-V spectroscopy, X-ray analysis, melting point, solubility test, and conductivity measurement. The Solubility test showed that the complexes are soluble in DMSO, DMF, and ethanol and are insoluble in both hexane and tetrachloromethane. The molar conductivity values are in the range of (6.05-28.56) Ω-1cm2mol-1 ) indicating the complexes behave as non-electrolytes. IR analysis showed a vibrational frequency band observed at (1620-1625) cm-1 which is assigned to the ʋ(C=N) of the azomethine, also the new bands M=N, M=O indicate the coordination reaction between the metal and the ligands. The UV visible analysis shows various transitions, the metal complexes showed adsorption bands at λ of 420 and 575nm respectively because of the ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT). The XRD analysis showed that there was a change in phase between the starting material and the product which indicate that a reaction occurred, also the nature of the spectra showed that the compounds are all crystalline. The Antimicrobial activity showed that both the complexes and the ligands have good activity against the bacterial isolates. Antioxidant activity was also tested and the compound appeared to have moderate scavenging activities compared to the reference used. The values indicated that the activities are more pronounced when coordinated with metal ions.
Development and implementation of an integrated food commodities reservation and management system for the Kasu Majlis cooperative society using structured approach
Authors: Abdulkadir Sa'adatu , Hussaini Abdulkareem , Ango Yusha'u I. , Mohammed Rahilatu 
Published: October 2024

This paper presents the development and implementation of an integrated food commodities reservation and management system for the KASU Majlis Cooperative Society. Developed using PHP and MySQL within the XAMPP environment, this web-based system addresses inefficiencies in the existing manual process, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and member satisfaction within the cooperative society. This research identifies key challenges, such as delays and inaccuracies in processing requests and inventory management. In response, an automated system has been developed to modernize these processes. The key features include user registration, reservation tracking, and inventory management. The system allows users to confirm their details, view available commodities, reserve items online, check costs, and print reservation forms with email notifications sent upon request submission. These features ensure convenience, transparency, and efficiency. The system was designed using the waterfall model because of its simplicity and ease of implementation. Comprehensive testing was conducted to validate the reliability and performance of the system. The results from the implementation show significant improvements in request-handling accuracy and operational efficiency. Feedback from users indicates increased satisfaction owing to the user-friendly interface and timely updates of the system. The successful deployment of this system demonstrates its potential to enhance operational workflow, reduce waiting times, and improve communication between members and executive officers. This study offers a practical and scalable solution to common challenges in cooperative management, providing a foundation for future advancements in automated systems for similar cooperatives or organizations.
Impact of hydro-priming durations on viability, growth and seed yield of two rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i>) varieties
Authors: Tandoh P.K. , Idun I.A. , Aculey P. , Adu E. , Osam Y.N. 
Published: October 2024

Rice is one of the world’s main staple crops with nearly 2.5 billion people depending on it for food. However, seed germination becomes very difficult and erratic a short period of time after harvesting. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of hydro-priming durations on germination, growth and seed yield of two rice varieties (Jasmine 85 and Amankwatia). The experimental design was 2x3 factorial arrangement in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Factor one was two varieties (Amankwantia and Jasmine 85) and factor two was three hydro-priming durations (24 hours, 48 hours and no priming). The study revealed that seeds which were hydro-primed for 24 and 48 hours took shorter days to emerge. Amankwatia variety which was hydro-primed for 24 hours gave the highest germination percentage and vigour index. Highest tiller numbers at week eleven and tallest plants measured at sixth, ninth, tenth and eleventh weeks after sowing were produced by Amakwatia variety which was not hydro-primed. Highest number of leaves at six, eight and nine weeks after sowing as well as number of tillers at weeks ten were produced by Jasmine 85 variety which was hydro- primed for 48 hours. Additionally, highest number of productive panicles and the resultant seed yield were produced by Jasmine 85 variety which were hydro-primed for 48 hours. A relationship analysis showed that there was strong significant and negative correlation between number of productive panicles and unproductive panicles as well as a strong significant and positive correlation between seed yield and productive panicles. Number of productive panicles significantly affected seed yield such that 82% of variation in the seed yield was attributed to the productive panicles. The study concluded that to obtain highest viability, best growth and resultant seed yield, Jasmine 85 variety hydro-primed for 48 hours should be highly considered.
Heat transfer on MHD oscillatory flow in a vertical double-passage channel
Authors: Disu A.B. , Oyelami O.A. , Oyelakin I.S. , Salawu S.O. 
Published: October 2024

Thermal propagation of MHD oscillatory flow of optically thin fluid in a vertical double-passage with varying temperature was investigated. The thermal distribution of the fluid flow is enhanced through a perfectly thin conductive baffle, which divides the channel into two passages. The equations governing the fluid flow are formulated based on purely oscillatory flow with pressure gradient. The flow velocity and thermal equations governing the flow are analytically solved. The closed-form results gotten were analysed for the influences of Reynolds number, magnetic term, thermal convection term, Peclet number and frequency of oscillation on the flow and heat transfer characteristics with the aid of graphs. It was observed that magnetic parameter reduces the flow rate in the channel.
Unroofed coronary sinus, left-sided superior vena cava and mitral insufficiency: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Bitar Fouad , Bulbul Ziad , Jassar Yehya , Zareef Rana , Abboud Jennifer , Arabi Mariam , Bitar Fadi Fouad 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Unroofed coronary sinus (UCS) is a rare subtype of atrial septal defect. It is frequently associated with a persistent left superior vena cava and is often part of a more intricate cardiac malformation.
CASE SUMMARY
This report describes a rare case of an adolescent patient with UCS featuring atrial situs solitus, absence of the right superior vena cava and a persistent left superior vena cava draining into the left atrium consistent with total unroofing of the coronary sinus. This was associated with concurrent severe mitral insufficiency secondary to redundant and prolapsing leaflets, and a substantial left-to-right shunt across the coronary sinus orifice. A comprehensive examination of the existing literature is included, shedding light on the diagnostic challenges of UCS and describing the available surgical options within the context of mitral valve surgery.
CONCLUSION
UCS is a complex condition requiring careful consideration of associated anomalies and a tailored surgical approach.
I “love” my country? The relationship between national narcissism and national knowledge overclaiming
Authors: Rogoza Radosław , Marchlewska Marta , Molenda Zuzanna , Michalski Piotr , Maciantowicz Oliwia M. , Rogoza Marta , Szczepańska Dagmara , Szczęsna Michalina 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundDoes demonstrating attachment to one’s nation necessarily imply that the individual is interested in the history of that nation and has a considerable knowledge about its origins? In the present paper, we examine how two forms of national identity (i.e., national narcissism vs. secure national identification) relate to individuals’ self-declared interest in their na-tion’s history. Additionally, we investigate whether this relationship can account for their tendency to overstate their knowledge.Participants and procedureIn two studies (Ntotal = 2137) conducted on a representative samples of adult Poles, we assessed two types of national identi-ty: self-declared interest in the nation’s history and objectively measured knowledge about the nation and its history through an overclaiming task.ResultsWe found that those who narcissistically identified with their nation overclaimed their historical knowledge. Specifically, they claimed familiarity with non-existing historical events and were unable to claim familiarity with existing ones. We also found that the relationship between national narcissism and declared interest in one’s nation’s history was effectively re-duced to zero after partialing out the shared variance to overclaiming historical knowledge.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that national narcissism might be a superficial self-presentation style, which is primarily focused on oneself, not on the nation. Those who narcissistically identify themselves with their nation only proclaim their interest, but have lower objective knowledge.
Personal resources as predictors of health-related behaviors in nurses
Authors: Merklinger-Soma Maria , Wilczek-Rużyczka Ewa 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundThe work environment negatively affects the health-related behaviors of nurses due to working in a two-shift system, expo-sure to professional stress, excessive psycho-physical burden, and limited time for relaxation. Personal resources constitute a significant factor influencing nurses’ health-related behaviors supporting their effective professional functioning. The aim of the research was to investigate the relationship between health-related behaviors and personal resources and socio-demographic variables in a group of nurses.Participants and procedureThe sample consisted of 1420 nurses working in hospitals. A cross-sectional research model with questionnaire methods was employed. The Health Behavior Inventory, the Resilience Measurement Scale, the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, the Life Orientation Test, and a survey questionnaire to collect socio-demographic data were used. The described tools exhibited satisfactory statistical parameters.ResultsNurses were characterized by an average or slightly increased level of health behaviors and personal resources. Resilience, self-efficacy, optimism, and socio-demographic factors (age, place of residence, relationship status, financial situation, work system, length of service, type of department, BMI) were significant predictors determining the health-related behav-iors in nurses.ConclusionsPersonal resources (resilience, self-efficacy, optimism) and selected socio-demographic variables, as significant predictors of health-related behaviors, were found to be diverse in terms of strength and direction of impact. The obtained results high-light the justification for continuing research, which could serve as a foundation for developing educational programs. It is recommended, therefore, that nurses participate in various forms of support related to the development of their personal resources and shaping of their health-related behaviors in the workplace.