bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
O agravamento da COVID-19 em pacientes oncológicos no Brasil
Authors: Bezerra Isabella Elisa Timoteo , Fuly Patrícia dos Santos Claro 
Published: May 2024

O câncer é uma das comorbidades que mais favorecem à aquisição de viroses como a Covid-19 e ao agravamento do quadro clínico, devido especialmente às Síndromes Respiratórias Agudas Graves, pois a própria doença oncológica de base suprime o sistema imunológico, bem como alguns tratamentos imprescindíveis, tal qual a quimioterapia – fatores que elevam a categoria desse grupo de pessoas como de alto risco durante a pandemia. Toda essa dinâmica ficou comprometida, no período pandêmico, devido principalmente a algumas determinações de adiamento ou interrupção dessas assistências, diante das sobrecargas hospitalares para o enfrentamento da SARS-CoV-2. A metodologia baseou-se na análise comparativa e na respectiva categorização dos resultados acerca do comportamento da Covid-19 em pessoas acometidas pelo câncer no Brasil, além da correlação direta e indireta do agravamento do quadro clínico frente a essa comorbidade e suas variantes, como os tratamentos e a própria fisiopatologia, a partir de leitura documental e pesquisa em ambiente virtual. Portanto, evidencia-se a necessidade de estudos aprofundados sobre as implicações da Covid-19 no tratamento, diagnóstico e prevenção do câncer, de forma a compreender os fatores mais determinantes que coadunam no desfecho de ambas as enfermidades, por meio de cursos e treinamentos de capacitação e atualização dos trabalhadores da área de uma maneira contextualizada e focada na interdisciplinaridade.
Exposing Uganda’s Cultural Mosaic: An examination of the Endingidi’s origins, educational and aesthetic dimensions
Authors: Kigozi Benon , Kagolobya Richard 
Published: May 2024

The field of music analysis has experienced significant growth, encompassing diverse aspects such as corporal movements in instrumental performance, dance studies, and cognition-centric methodologies. This paper provides a historical overview of the endingidi, a traditional tube-fiddle, within a broader context. It examines the materials used in constructing the endingidi as well as the challenges encountered in this process. Additionally, the paper explores the performative expressive elements of the endingidi, including accompanying gestures. Despite the enduring presence of the endingidi as a timeless traditional instrument, there remains a notable gap in comprehensive studies that unravel its intricate cultural significance, an oversight this investigation conscientiously seeks to address. The study identifies challenges in material sourcing for the endingidi due to scarcity and environmental degradation. Proposed interventions include afforestation, alternative materials, government support, and community engagement. Emphasizing sustainable practices and responsible harvesting, it urges government leadership, documentation of techniques, and community support for artisans. Linking to broader music education challenges, it advocates for government resource allocation. Providing a nuanced understanding of the endingidi, it underscores multidimensional approaches to safeguarding it as part of Ugandan cultural heritage, highlighting the importance of sustainability, research, government, and community involvement in preservation efforts.
Exploring Linguistic Choices as a Representative of Eastern Culture: A Study of Moni Mohsin’s “The Diary of Social Butterfly”
Authors: Gull Snober , Iqbal Muhammad Maaroof 
Published: May 2024

Language and culture are entangled (Translations, 2018). A specific language typically points to a particular cluster of individuals. Language and culture share a symbiotic relationship. When people intermingle with people of different languages, it means that people are also intermingling with the values, norms and beliefs of that speaker. People cannot comprehend one's values without retrieving its language directly. When people learn a new language, it not only involves the learning of the structure of that language but also involves the learning about the cultural norms, values, manners and behavior. The main aim behind this research is to explore the linguistic choices as representative of Eastern culture in “The diary of Social Butterfly”. Textual analysis is performed in order to investigate the representation of culture and language in novel. This research has been conducted in the milieu of framework given by Sapir & Whorf and Wardhaugh (2011). The findings of the research reveal that Moni Mohsin has used food terminologies, kinship terminologies, dress terminologies, religious terminologies, professional terminologies and Festival terminologies of Eastern countries in order to highlight the Eastern culture. She has used words like Gulab Jamans Luddoos, shahi tukras, kheer, badaam ka halwa, Behari kebabs seekh kebabs, kaala, gora, bhai, ammi, saas, bahu, in sha Allah and many others. These all words are representatives of the culture of East.
Criminal Behavior Politician During Reform in Indonesia
Authors: Riyadi Bambang SLamet 
Published: May 2024

Criminal behavior politician during reform in Indonesia perspective white-collar crime is a crime committed by respectable men in corporation and government environments. This study aims to assess and analyze the behavior of white-collar criminals involving an individual of state officials, parliament or political parties politicians and the ruling government in Indonesia during the reform period. This study is qualitative research based on the literature, journals and reporting publications of Indonesian white-collar crime. The result of study concluded that white-collar crime in Indonesia has reached a very alarming level. This crime could even can be called state organized crime in a corrupt government. This crime is based on the achievement of individual interests, group or political party and retains the power. The lack of success of Indonesian government in resolving the case of state officials or politicians involved in corruption, collusion and nepotism rapidly, lightly court decisions, many cases delayed in its prosecution process, even termination of the case of important officials state to be indication the weakness of law enforcement against white-collar criminals in Indonesia. This happens due to the severity of conflict of interest so the solution is often based on the interests or political bargaining and abuse of power. This situation reinforces Hobbes’ theory that a crime act, and fault can be assessed otherwise when the ruling government decided that the action was not malicious and wrong. This means that a value either good or evil depending on the assessments decision committed by the authorities.
EFFECT OF PROCESSING METHODS ON NUTRIENT ANDANTINUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF JUSTICIA SECUNDA LEAVES
Authors: EFFIONG, I. D.  , 1EJINKEONYE, Uju. B.  , EJINKEONYE, I.G  
Published: May 2024

Justicia secunda as a medicinal plant belongs to the family of Acanthaceae ,the leaf is an under-utilized medicinal vegetable that is believed and utilized as blood tonic by the local people and especially among the sect of some religious people that refuse blood infusion in medical conditions. This study examined the effect of processing methods on the nutrient and phytochemical composition of justicia secunda leaves. The leaves were subjected to blanching pre-treatment before sun drying for 72 hrs oven drying at 55 0C for 48 hrs and air drying for 120 hrsThe proximate, vitamins, minerals and phytochemical analysis were conducted on the samples using standard procedures. The results varied significantly (p<0.05) in all the parameters measured according to the different processing treatments. Proximate composition of the samples ranged for crude protein (18.20-21.73%), crude fat (7.80-9.10%), crude fibre (12.00-14.90%), ash (15.50-17.40%), moisture (8.00-9.00%) and carbohydrate (27.98-35.50%). Mineral composition ranged for calcium (18.20-34.10 mg/100g), magnesium (47.11-54.29 mg/100g), sodium (126.43-136.47 mg/100g), potassium (425.49-453.03 mg/100g), phosphorus (135.40-145.76 mg/100g) and iron (33.07-38.94 mg/100g). Vitamin composition showed that thiamine (B1) ranged from 0.04-0.31 mg/100g, riboflavin (B2) (0.21-1.7 8mg/100g), niacin (B3) (0.49-1.89 mg/100g), vitamin C (6.31-19.48 mg/100g), while vitamin E ranged from (1.97-6.78 mg/100g). Anti-nutrient contents ranged for tannin (4.82-16.89 mg/100g), phenol (7.41-19.23 mg/100g), alkaloids (2.05-7.07 mg/100g) flavonoids (4.90-9.85 mg/100g) and saponin (3.25-8.35 mg/100g. Overall, the results revealed that air drying methods retained greater concentrations of fibre, minerals, vitamins and anti-nutrients than other processing methods. The high micro-nutrient contents of iron, anti-nutrient compounds and B group of vitamins in this processed vegetable reveals why it is used intuitively by the traditional people to boost health conditions due to the functional roles of iron, phytonutrients and B group of vitamins in heamopoisis in preventing morbidity and mortality especially among children.
Uso de Realidad Virtual y Aumentada para mejorar la comprensión de conceptos abstractos en matemáticas
Authors: Moya Carrera Yolanda 
Published: May 2024

El uso de realidad virtual (RV) y aumentada (RA) para mejorar la comprensión de conceptos abstractos en matemáticas ha emergido como un área de investigación y práctica educativa prometedora. Las investigaciones revisadas revelan consistentemente que la integración de estas tecnologías en el aula no solo facilita la comprensión de conceptos matemáticos abstractos, sino que también promueve la motivación y el compromiso de los estudiantes con la materia. La RV y la RA ofrecen experiencias educativas inmersivas y altamente interactivas que pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a visualizar y manipular conceptos abstractos de una manera más tangible y significativa. Además, estas tecnologías pueden contribuir al desarrollo de habilidades cognitivas y socioemocionales, así como fomentar una mayor participación y colaboración entre los estudiantes. Sin embargo, se identifican desafíos importantes, como la necesidad de una infraestructura tecnológica adecuada, la capacitación del profesorado y la equidad en el acceso a la tecnología, que deben abordarse para maximizar el potencial de la RV y la RA en la enseñanza de las matemáticas. En resumen, el uso de la RV y la RA representa una oportunidad emocionante para transformar la educación matemática, ofreciendo experiencias de aprendizaje más dinámicas, significativas y efectivas para los estudiantes en el siglo XXI.
Loneliness Scale for Institutionalized Older Adults: A Preliminary Finding
Authors: Khan Mishal , Mahmood Zahid , Sarwar Anila 
Published: May 2024

Objective. From the time of Greek mythology to the current digital age, loneliness has been considered an integral part of human life. Such feelings of loneliness are more pronounced in older adults who have been living in old age institutions. For the purpose of assessing the phenomenon of loneliness, a culturally relevant tool was developed.
Design. Cross sectional Design
Place & duration of study. The data was collected during the time period of November 2019 – January 2020 from the Old age institutes of Lahore.
Patients & Methods. In the first phase of the study, 16 older adults were interviewed to generate a pool of 37 items reflecting the phenomenon of loneliness as experienced by them. All the responses were gathered and the vague items were discarded. The developed tool was then validated through experts for their significance and relevance to the target population. Further, the tool was administered on 100 older adults selected through purposive sampling within the age range of 65 to 90 years (M= 73.15; SD= 6.42). Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale was also administered for concurrent validity.
Results. Exploratory factor analysis yielded three factor solution namely “Aloofness”, “Depressive Symptoms” and “Anxiety”. Results showed that the developed scale was highly consistent (α=.93). Results were further discussed in the light of cultural context.
Conclusion. This study has yielded a self-report measure of loneliness for institutionalized older adults with sound psychometric properties.
Stigma and Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan: A Comparison Over Drug Taking Duration
Authors: Saleem Abbas  , Shahid Iqbal  , Ali Sher  , Aqsa Waseem  
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE
The purpose of present study was to compare level of stigma over drug taking duration among male drug addicts (including mild, moderate severe and relapse) in Pakistan.
STUDY DESIGN
Cross sectional research design was used in this study
PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY
The research was conducted during the period of December, 2019 to December, 2020. The sample was collected from different drug treatment and rehabilitation centres located in Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore and Faisalabad cities of Pakistan.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
In current study, 508 male drug addicts (i.e. 125 mild, 125 moderate,132 severe and 126 relapse drug addicts) were selected from different drug treatment and rehabilitation centres located in major cities of Pakistan. After taking consent, Substance Abuse Self-Stigma Scale was used to collect the data.
RESULTS
The results showed differences in stigma among mild, moderate severe and relapse male drug addicts.
Personality Traits, Optimism and Somatic Symptom Disorder among Female University Students during Covid 19
Authors: Kanwal Sitara , Mir Bakhtawar , Mushtaq Ayesha 
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE
The present research aimed at exploring relationship among personality traits, optimism and somatic symptom disorder among female university students during COVID-19.
STUDY DESIGN
Cross-sectional research design.
PLACE AND DURATION OF THE STUDY
The following research was conducted in Department of Applied Psychology, University of Management & Technology, Lahore from June 2020 to 30March 2021.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
Purposive sampling strategy was used to obtain a sample of 110 female students from different universities of Lahore using mixed mode (face to face & online) of data collection. The 24-item Brief HEXACO Inventory, Life Orientation Test (LOT) and Patient health questionnaire used in study.
RESULTS
Results showed that personality trait (emotionality) was found negatively significant with optimism and positively significant with somatic symptom disorder. Optimism was found to be negatively significant with somatic symptom disorder.
CONCLUSION
The present study concluded that emotionality is positively related with somatic symptom disorder. The optimism was negatively correlated with somatic symptom disorder.
Theory and practice of applying the principle of continuity of pre-university and university levels of violin teaching in China
Authors: Fang Jinwen 
Published: May 2024

This article examines the issue of violin education in the People's Republic of China from the point of view of theory and practice. A historical excursion is conducted and a retrospective of the formation of professional university violin education in China is given. The educational process in the leading conservatories of China is studied on the example of programs, as well as the activities of teachers and professors. The author comes to the conclusion that due to the application of the principle of continuity of pre-university and university levels of violin playing in China, Chinese violin art by the turn of the XX-XXI centuries not only reached the world level, but became one of the brightest, independent and deeply original areas of the world violin art. The article uses theoretical methods of research: analysis, synthesis, classification of the results obtained, as well as the method of generalization. The violin is one of the most popular European musical instruments in China, so many people want to master this instrument. There are so many applicants that there are not enough educational institutions for them, which operate only on the territory of large cities. In this regard, private music education is widespread in China. In parallel with the formation of the performing arts, the technique of playing the violin has received multilateral development and scientific justification. The development of Russian and European teaching systems has become the basis of the Chinese methodological system adapted for China and taking into account the individual characteristics of students. Thanks to the application of the principle of continuity of pre-university and university levels of violin playing in China, Chinese violin art by the turn of the XX-XXI centuries not only reached the world level, but became one of the brightest, independent and deeply original areas of world violin art.
Trends in Water Quality in a Tropical Kenyan River-estuary System: Responses to Anthropogenic Activities
Authors: Nyakeya Kobingi , Onchieku James , Masese Frank , Gichana Zipporah , Getabu Albert , Nyamora Jane 
Published: May 2024

Aims: To determine the spatial variation in physico-chemical water quality attributes in estuarine ecosystems of South Coast Kenya to inform its management.
Study Design: We employed diagnostic research design where such factors as anthropogenic activities, hydrology, and accessibility were considered in choosing 12 sampling stations. A mixed sampling design (probability and non-probability) was used to sample.
Place and Duration of Study: Four discharging rivers into estuarine system with a reference point were identified. 12 sampling points were earmarked and sampled for 12 months.
Methodology: Nine selected water quality parameters were collected in triplicates monthly for 12 months. Temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, salinity and TDS were collected in situ using YSI Multiparameter meter (Professional plus) while nutrients were analyzed in the laboratory calorimetrically. Data was tested for normality and homogeneity of variances using Levene's and Shapiro-Wilk tests. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) were done using the 64-bit R Software version 4.3.0 to test for significant differences and correlate the parameters among the sampling sites respectively. Observed differences were considered statistically significant at P < 0.05.
Results: The measured environmental variables differed significantly among the sampling stations (P < 0.05). temperature and salinity exhibited moderate to strong effect on water quality, while pH and nutrients (phosphates, nitrates, and ammonia) exhibited mixed effects with both negative and positive loadings on the Principal Components. It is demonstrated that the south coast estuary, Kenya is affected by two gradients: mineralization from the sea and the organic matter gradient at the upstream stations dominated by the fluvial inflows from the respective rivers.
Conclusion: The south coast of Kenya estuary is impacted by natural processes and anthropogenic activities. we recommend for continued regular water quality assessment and monitoring to acquire sufficient data to shape policy frameworks towards its sustainable management.
Recycling of Mulberry Stalk as Biochar and its Effect on Uptake of Nutrients by Mulberry
Authors: R. Nandini, , K. L. Shaziya, , D. Lamani Hanumanta, , H. C. Prakasha, 
Published: May 2024

A field experiment was conducted in the mulberry crop to know the effect of soil application of mulberry stalk biochar on nutrients uptake by mulberry at farmer’s field at Sidlaghatta (Tq), Chikkabalapura District. A randomized block design was employed with eight treatments and three replications. A randomized block design was employed with eight treatments replicated thrice. Results revealed that, Combined soil application of biochar @ 10 t ha-1 and FYM @ 10 t ha-1 (T8) recorded higher leaf yield per hectare (13.07 t ha-1) and it was on par with T7 (12.61 t ha-1) which received soil application of biochar @ 7.5 t ha-1 and FYM @ 10 t ha-1. The lowest leaf yield of 10.45 t ha-1 was recorded in control which was devoid of biochar. Among different treatments, significantly higher uptake of primary nutrients (Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium of 90.68, 9.07 and 47.10 kg ha-1, respectively) secondary nutrients (calcium, magnesium and sulphur of 44.48, 17.26 and 9.75 kg ha-1, respectively) and micronutrients (iron, manganese, zinc, copper and boron of 748.20, 153.22, 139.34, 60.92 and 54.25 g ha-1, respectively) by mulberry were recorded in the treatment (T8) which received soil application of biochar @ 10 t ha-1 + FYM @ 10 t ha-1 and followed by T7 which received biochar @ 7.5 t ha-1 + FYM @ 10 t ha-1 and found superior over other treatments. The control with no biochar application recorded lower nutrients uptake by mulberry crop. The findings revealed that utilization of mulberry stalk as a biochar has positive effect on nutrient uptake by mulberry crop and it could partly replace chemical fertilizers and promote organic farming in a circular economy concept.
Determination of the Radioactive Nature of the Sediments of the Bays of the Ebrié Lagoon of Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Authors: Abibatou Ouattara Kolo , Thibaut Béa Gouanda , Sébastien Ouffoué Koffi , Gnagne Esso , Adams Ouattara , Bernard Yapo Ossey 
Published: May 2024

In Ivory Coast, the lagoons represent the transit point for the majority of continental inputs. They are thus increasingly vulnerable and their ecological balance is rapidly modified under the influence of certain natural or anthropogenic factors.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the level of presence of lead 210 in sediments.
The sediments were sampled during the campaigns of the National Water Quality Observation Network on the bays spread over thirteen study sites. Analysis by alpha spectrometry was carried out in three stages (mineralization with concentrated acids, self-deposition on a silver disk, counting in an alpha detector with a silicone surface barrier). The highest lead-210 activities were obtained in the bays of Koumassi 1 (228.57 ± 12.21 Bq/kg) and Marcory (198.91 ± 9.46 Bq/kg). However, no seasonal variation in lead-210 contamination of sediments in the bays of Abidjan was observed. We wish to extend this study to other aquatic matrices.