bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Estrategias Didácticas para la Carrera de Psicología en la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo
Authors: Tapia Coronel Rosa Aracely , Vargas Calle Alvaro Daniel , Mayorga Sánchez Heidy Tanya , Reasco Garzón Byron Carlos 
Published: April 2024

En el currículo de la Educación Superior resulta muy importante la investigación científica este se erige como método y actividad fundamental pues es clave para emprender la solución de los problemas profesionales que enfrentara a lo largo de la vida. En particular, la carrera de Psicología, centra el debate metodológico en la manera de enseñar a investigar en correspondencia con las exigencias del contexto en este propósito un grupo de docentes de la carrera en la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo, se implicaron en la contrastación con la teoría con el objetivo de caracterizar las estrategias didácticas que se utilizan para para enseñar investigación en la carrera Psicología en la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo el tipo de investigación es de corte descriptivo, con un enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo. La investigación docentes de la carrera y de ellos se profundizó con 4 docentes de la asignatura Metodología de la investigación , los que participaron en encuestas y entrevistas. Además, se utilizó la observación y el análisis de documentos sobre todo syllabus, materiales seleccionados por los docentes y colocados en la red para el estudio de temas asociados a este particular el valor de este proyecto no es solo diagnóstico, es también una convocatoria a la reflexión acerca de la prioridad que tiene enseñar investigación, sobre todo, en la formación de los psicólogos en Ecuador.
Adapter Racine à l’opéra
Authors: Mounier-Vehier Caroline 
Published: April 2024

En 1786, la Phèdre de Racine est adaptée en tragédie lyrique par le compositeur Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne et le librettiste François-Benoît Hoffman pour l’Académie royale de musique de Paris. À partir d’un dossier génétique riche et diversifié (partitions, livret, témoignages de contemporains, extraits de correspondance), l’article se propose d’étudier le contexte et les conditions de cette adaptation. Outre une meilleure compréhension de la circulation et de l’influence du corpus racinien sur la scène d’opéra, étudier la Phèdre de Lemoyne et Hoffman dans une perspective génétique permet de mettre en évidence les enjeux propres à l’étude génétique du spectacle vivant, en tenant compte du contexte de création, des conditions de production et de la dimension nécessairement collective d’une œuvre en constante évolution.
Adapter des espaces autres
Authors: Annen Vincent 
Published: April 2024

Alain Tanner s’est souvent positionné contre le primat du récit et l’adaptation littéraire, affirmant privilégier la spontanéité d’une mise en scène « sur les lieux ». Cet article aborde la genèse de son film Light Years Away (1981), adapté du roman La Voie sauvage de Daniel Odier, en structurant son analyse autour de la problématique de la représentation de l’espace. L’approche génétique, envisageable grâce au fonds Alain Tanner déposé à la Cinémathèque suisse, invite d’une part à nuancer le discours d’un réalisateur valorisant la singularité de son œuvre et de son regard d’auteur. D’autre part, elle permet d’interroger le processus d’adaptation à l’écran de l’espace diégétique du roman, construit autour d’un ailleurs marginal et non localisé, tandis que les fictions de Tanner étaient jusqu’ici toujours ancrées en Suisse romande. La notion foucaldienne d’hétérotopie devient alors pertinente pour penser l’organisation spatiale du récit et son évolution à travers les étapes de sa genèse.
La prensa y opinión públicas chilenas frente a las negociaciones del “enfoque fresco” con Bolivia
Authors: Cortés Díaz Milton 
Published: April 2024

Entre 1986 y 1987, los gobiernos de Chile y Bolivia desarrollaron conversaciones respecto a la aspiración marítima boliviana. En estas negociaciones, que se conocieron como el “enfoque fresco”, Bolivia propuso que Chile le cediese un corredor al norte de Arica o un enclave. A cambio, Bolivia ofrecería compensaciones no territoriales, principalmente el uso de las aguas del altiplano. En este trabajo buscamos las razones del fracaso de esta negociación, la última en la cual Chile aceptó discutir una transferencia territorial, en el que postulamos jugó un rol clave la reacción de la opinión pública.
Cost-effective in-house COVID-19 reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction testing with yeast-derived Taq polymerase
Authors: Zhra Mahmoud , Al Saud Aljohara , Alzayer Maha , Okdah Liliane , Tamim Hani , Fakhoury Hana M. A. , Aljada Ahmad 
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:
Despite the decline of the COVID-19 pandemic, there continues to be a persistent requirement for reliable testing methods that can be adapted to future outbreaks and areas with limited resources. While the standard approach of using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with Taq polymerase is effective, it faces challenges such as limited access to high-quality enzymes and the presence of bacterial DNA contamination in commercial kits, which can impact the accuracy of test results.

METHODS:
This study investigates the production of recombinant Taq polymerase in yeast cells and assesses its crude lysate in a multiplex RT-PCR assay for detecting the SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) and N genes, with human Ribonuclease P serving as an internal control.

RESULTS:
The unpurified yeast Taq polymerase demonstrates sensitivity comparable to commercially purified bacterial Taq polymerase and unpurified bacterial counterparts in detecting the RdRP and N genes. It exhibits the highest specificity, with 100% accuracy, for the N gene. The specificity for the RdRP gene closely aligns with that of commercially purified bacterial Taq polymerase and unpurified bacterial Taq polymerase.

CONCLUSIONS:
The use of unpurified recombinant yeast Taq polymerase shows promise as a cost-effective approach for conducting in-house COVID-19 RT-PCR testing. By eliminating the need for chromatography purification steps, the production of RT-PCR kits can be streamlined, potentially improving accessibility and scalability, especially in resource-limited settings and future pandemics.
Efficacy of metformin on different adipocytokines in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: Hamdy Naglaa , Abdel-Gabbar Mohamed , Sakr Hader I. , Abdelaziz Mohamed A. , Kandeil Mohamed , Aziz Ayman M. Abdel , Ahmed Osama M. 
Published: April 2024

Background
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major medical condition that constitutes a significant financial burden on most healthcare systems.

Objective
The current research aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antihyperlipidemic effects of 500 mg metformin twice daily for 6 months on various adipocytokines in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

Patients and methods
The participants in this study were divided into three groups: the control, the untreated diabetic, and the metformin-treated diabetic groups.

Results and conclusion
Metformin treatment significantly improved the poor oral glucose tolerance and the lowered serum levels of insulin and C-peptide with subsequent better homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance and sensitivity and β-cell function results. Moreover, metformin treatment significantly decreased the elevated serum levels of glycosylated hemoglobin, high, low, and very low-density lipoproteins, adipokines (visfatin and resistin), and retinol-binding protein-4 expression, with a significant increase in total cholesterol and triglycerides. Metformin also reduced the proinflammatory cytokine expressions (interleukin-1β, interferon-γ, and tumor-necrosis factor-α). In conclusion, metformin can alleviate adipocytokines through anti-inflammatory effects, synergizing with its antidiabetic actions.
Optimization of rice bran oil nanoemulgel as anti-aging using Box–Behnken design
Authors: Nareswari Tantri L. , Salsabillah Farah D.Z. , Aziz Syaikhul 
Published: April 2024

Background
The accelerated aging caused by reactive oxygen species is a major concern to many people. Antioxidants present in natural products like rice bran oil (RBO) absorb and neutralize free radicals, improving skin appearance and slowing the aging process. However, RBO has limited use on the skin due to greasy sensation, oxidation, and low penetration.

Objective
This study aimed to develop a RBO nanoemulgel and evaluate its anti-aging effects on volunteer skin.

Patients and methods
Nanoemulsion optimized using Box–Behnken design to optimize RBO (x1), surfactant (x2), and cosurfactant (x3) factors towards transmittance response. Nanoemulsion prepared using high-pressure homogenizer and ultrasonication methods.

Results and conclusion
The optimal formula contained 2% oil, 14.732% tween 80, and 1.227% span 80, with characterization of 96.6% transmittance, particle size of 17.8±0.1 nm, polydispersity index of 0.51±0.00, zeta potential of −3.56±0.70, and pH of 6.19±0.05. The optimal formula was further incorporated with CMC-Na base and evaluated it anti-aging effects on upper arm skin volunteer. After 4 weeks of RBO nanoemulgel usage, there was a significant increase on oil content and elasticity parameters on skin volunteers, but not on moisture content. This study highlights the potential of the optimized nanoemulgel formula as an anti-aging solution, addressing signs of aging.
Assessment and Grading of Accredited Social Health Activist Workers Based on Simulation, Awareness, and Writing Skills in Urban and Rural Karnataka: A Comparative Study
Authors: Anil Deepak , Salkatte Ravindra , Vadaga Vijaylakshmi Rao , Davana V. , Kumar D. Sunil 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and their activities are regarded as a critical component linking the community and health-care facilities. They are the cornerstone of the Indian public health-care system responsible for spreading awareness and recommending preventive measures in the community. This study aims to assess the awareness, writing skills, and practical-based performance of the ASHA workers in urban and rural Karnataka.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among ASHA workers in rural and urban Mysore district. A multistage sampling technique was adopted for selecting the participants. The ASHA workers were asked to fill out a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. An unpaired t-test was used for inferential statistics. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
The mean age of the workers in urban areas was 36.38 ± 5.877 years, while in rural, it was 41.53 ± 6.755 years. The overall average score for rural ASHA workers was more (70.49 ± 14.018) when compared to the urban ASHAs (65 ± 13.400). The average years of experience were 6.14 ± 1.44 years in urban and 10.5 ± 2.66 years in rural areas. The daily working hours ranged from 3 to 10 h in urban and 2 to 10 h among rural ASHA workers.

Conclusion:
The overall score of rural ASHA workers was higher when compared to urban ASHAs. Even though the grading and performance of the ASHA workers were good, their expertise in identifying and tackling life-threatening conditions remains inadequate. This can be improved with more vigilant and periodic training and monitoring along with periodic recruitment at regular intervals.
Clemastine as a Main Sedative Drug in Colonoscopy
Authors: Hosseini Mohammad Mehdi Eshagh , Oghalaie Akbar , Oghalaie Milad , Kazemi-Lomedasht Fatemeh , Hosseini Mahmoud Eshagh 
Published: April 2024

Background:
Colonoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber-optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. It can provide a visual diagnosis.

Methods:
In this study, clemastine plus fentanyl was compared with fentanyl plus midazolam in analgesia during colonoscopy. Patients were monitored for pain and hemodynamic changes. The mean age in the group treated with clemastine was 52 years and in the group treated with midazolam was 54 years. There were 56 males and 35 females in the study. There was no significant difference in gender in the two groups. Systolic blood pressure was 109.9 mmHg before and 109.35 mmHg after clemastine administration, which showed no significant difference.

Results:
Diastolic blood pressure was 72.2 mmHg before and 73.7 mmHg after clemastine administration, which showed no significant difference. No change in mean pulse rate (PR) was seen (84/min before and after clemastine administration). In the group receiving midazolam, systolic and diastolic blood pressure changes were not significant, but changes in PR and arterial oxygen saturation were significantly different. Meanwhile, the two groups had a significant lower pain level after colonoscopy in the group receiving clemastine compared to midazolam.

Conclusion:
Based on the results of the present study, clemastine can be used as a main drug for sedation during colonoscopy.
Assessment of Physical Fitness among School Children Aged between 11 and 14 Years in Surat City: A Cross-sectional Evaluation
Authors: Shah Salvi , Diwan Shraddha 
Published: April 2024

Background and Purpose:
Physical fitness (PF) is a powerful health indicator in children. The study aimed to measure PF and to evaluate age and gender differences in PF in school children of Surat city aged between 11 and 14 years.

Methodology:
The tests adopted from the EUROFIT Fitness Test Battery were used to measure the components of PF among 872 school children. Initially, body composition (height and weight) of children was measured, and body mass index (BMI) was noted. A 20-m shuttle run test to assess cardiorespiratory fitness, a hand-grip strength test to assess the strength of the hand muscles, a standing broad jump test to assess lower body explosive power, sit-ups in 30 s to evaluate abdominal muscular endurance, a sit-and-reach (SAR) test to assess flexibility, and a 10 × 5 m shuttle test to assess agility/speed were used.

Results:
Overall, boys performed better than girls for all the PF components except for the flexibility (SAR test), in which girls performed better. As the age increases, there would be an increase in body composition (BMI) along with increased performance on different PF components except VO2 max of 20-m shuttle run test.

Conclusion:
The present study concluded that a lower level of PF was noted among school children in comparison to the results of international studies, and girls are less physically fit than boys.
Geoenvironmental Assessment of the Impacts of Ewu-Elepe Dumpsite on Soil and Groundwater Resources at Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Salami Sikiru A. , Omoniyi Morakinyo E. , Itiowe Kiamuke 
Published: April 2024

The environmental status of the municipal solid waste dumpsite at Ewu-Elepe, Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State was investigated. A total of seventeen (17) samples consisting of twelve (12) soils, three (3) groundwater and two (2) leachate samples were collected and analyzed for different parameters using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The results revealed that in the leachate samples, all the heavy metals, Cl- , COD, salinity, and conductivity contents showed significant increase. The physicochemical results for the groundwater samples agreed with the international standards for drinking water, except for high cadmium content (0.009mg/l) recorded in the groundwater sample W1 which exceeded the NSDWQ and WHO permissible limits of 0.003 and 0.005mg/l respectively for drinking water, and high manganese content (0.09mg/l) recorded also in W1. The results of soil samples from the dumpsite showed that the concentration of all the heavy metals, Zn (23.5mg/kg), Cu (10.8mg/kg), Cr (14.2mg/kg), Ni (3.47mg/kg) and Pb (19.0mg/kg) fall below the Sediment Quality Criteria ISQG-Low level and the Lowest Effect Range of the New York Sediment Criteria except for Cd (16.60mg/kg) which is even higher than the High Effect Range of both the New York sediment Criteria and the Sediment Quality Criteria that the soil within the dumpsite have been moderately impacted is further demonstrated by the application of environmentric parameters treatment such as Contamination Factor (CF), Geo-accumulation Index, Enrichment Factor (EF) and Ecological Risk Factor Analyses. The results of the sediment quality assessment are good evidence to confirm that the soil of the dumpsite is highly polluted with cadmium (Cd), and moderately contaminated with lead (Pb). This study reveals that the solid waste dumpsite is affecting the natural quality of the ambient environment. Therefore, indiscriminate dumping of solid waste at the dumpsite should be prohibited.
An Energy Conservation through an Adapted Probabilistic Scheduler for Timely Data Exchange in Local Mobile Cloud
Authors: Musa Muhammad , Modi B. 
Published: April 2024

Mobile Cloud Computing has emerged as a pivotal technology, enabling mobile devices to harness external resources for hosting applications and significantly reducing latency. Recent research introduces the concept of a 'local mobile cloud,' formed by proximate mobile devices, to offload complex real-time applications to nearby devices, which minimizes energy requirement, and communication latency. This research introduces a more efficient task scheduling algorithm that is based on probabilistic task scheduling technique. This moves computations from multiple source nodes to closer processing nodes. A simulation model for local mobile clouds using OMNET++, is used for assessing the performance of the task scheduling algorithm. Additionally, a comparative analysis of the task scheduler with alternative scheduling schemes was conducted to evaluate performance in terms of the energy consumption, and process completion time. The outcome of the study showed that the probabilistic task scheduling technique improved the computing time and further conserved the energy resource requirement.
Comparison of the Nutraceutical Potential of <i>Ziziphus spina Christi</i> and <i>Parkia biglobosa</i> Fruits
Authors: Bashir M. , Bashir L.U. , Salma S.G. , Abubakar U.S. , Abdullahi S. , Yamani A.M. 
Published: April 2024

Consumption of Zizipus spina christi and Parkia biglobosa fruits in Kano state Northern Nigeria is increasing daily, due to their huge amount of some minerals, vitamins and antioxidant content. Comparative analysis of these minerals and proximate composition will showcase their health and nutritional benefits. This study aimed to compare the proximate composition of Z. spina christi and P. biglobosa fruits. The proximate analysis shows that some parameters (ash, crude fiber and moisture content) were significantly (p<0.05) higher in the fruit of P. biglobosa when compared to Zizipus spina christi fruit [(5.76±0.17 % and 3.15±0.12 %), (12.35±0.46 % and 5.59±0.16 %), (3.16±0.05 % and 1.99±0.02 %) respectively], while other parameters such as crude protein, crude fat and carbohydrate content were significantly (p<0.05) higher in the fruit of Z. spina christi when compared to P. biglobosa fruit [(13.23±0.60 % and 11.09±0.60 %), (75.80±0.10 % and 67.53± 0.09 %), (0.14±0.01 % and 0.13± 0.01 %) respectively]. Also, the mineral composition were also analyzed; potassium (250.72± 0.03 mg/kg), magnesium (47.04± 0.04 mg/kg), iron (12.77± 1.02 mg/kg), manganese (2.26± 0.55 mg/kg) and sulfur (1.92± 0.12 mg/kg) were found to be significantly (p<0.05) higher in the fruit of P. biglobosa when compared to Zizipus spina christi fruit, while calcium (177.72± 0.07 mg/kg), zinc (2.53± 0.08 mg/kg) and phosphorus (10.85± 0.13 mg/kg) were found to be significantly (p<0.05) higher in the fruit of Zizipus spina christi when compared to P. biglobosa fruit. The present study showed that the fruits of both trees contains important mineral and proximate composition; therefore, they could be utilized as raw materials in food and pharmaceutical industries.
Determination Of Heavy Metals and Radon Concentration in Soil and Water Samples from Wadi-B Jere Oil Exploration Sites in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria
Authors: Yakubu A. , Darma T.H. , Dankawu U.M. , Kareema A.L. , Danfiyau A.A. , Muhammed A. , Shamsuddeen A. , Usman A.R. , Hannafi Y. , Bukar M.I. , Kachallah F. 
Published: April 2024

Radon gas and heavy metals are two significant risk factors that can cause lung cancer. Wadi B, a locality in Jere local government of Borno state, is an area where oil exploration is underway. There is a potential health risk of contamination of the drinking water and soil samples in the area. To investigate radon concentration and heavy metal contamination, several samples of water from wells and boreholes, as well as soil samples, were collected for analysis. The analysis was conducted using liquid scintillation (LSC) and atomic absorption spectrometry. The result of radioactivity analysis using LSC shows that water samples have varying levels of radon concentration ranging from 17.77 Bql-1 to 22.50Bql-1 which exceeded the maximum contaminant levels of 11.1Bq/L set by the USEPA 1999 and the world average value of 10Bq/L set by the World Health Organisation (WHO 2004). The mean annual effective cancer risk of radon intake varied across sampling points, ranging from 0.164, 0.246, 0.287 to 0.130, 0.218, and 0.227 for adults, children, and infants, respectively, with mean values of 0.146, 0.219, and 0.255. The mean values of excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) associated with radon inhalation and ingestion for adults, children, and infants were 0.0005110, 0.0007660, and 0.0008930, respectively. Moreover, elevated conductivity and total dissolved solids in water samples suggest potential contamination, exceeding the recommended limits set by the World Health Organization. On the other hand, Heavy metals analysis shows a mean value of ELCR 0.125009 for adults and 0.000063 for infants. Results showed that heavy metal concentrations in soil samples exceeded permissible limits for all metals except chromium and lead, with the order of concentration being Cr < Cd < Pb < Cu < Zn. These findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and remediation efforts to mitigate environmental and health risks in Wadi B
A Rule-based Approach to English-Okun Prepositional Phrase Machine Translation
Authors: Esan A. , Sobowale A. , Adebiyi T. , Adio M. , Toloruntomi S. 
Published: April 2024

Okun culture is gradually going into extinction because the language is greatly dominated by English language. Therefore, this research developed a rule-based English-Okun machine translator using prepositional phrase. The dataset used were obtained from locally spoken words and the correctness of the re-write rules was tested using Java Formal Language Automata Package. Human judgment was employed in evaluating the system based on orthography accuracy. Results show that the developed translator is 95 percent accurate while experimental subject respondents have an accuracy of 58 percent. The developed machine translator’s performance is closer to the Experts’ but higher than that of the experimental subject respondents, this shows that indigenous people are not good at writing Okun language and find it hard to separate the dialect from Yoruba language. Hence, research in EnglishOkun machine translation should be intensified in order to prevent the language from going into extinction and future research should consider extending the full form bilingual lexicon of Okun language to achieve improved accuracy.