bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Antimicrobial Activities of Chloroform Extract of Whole Plant of Sida acuta Burm. f against Selected Clinical Isolates from Laboratory Samples of a Private Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Timothy O. , Obazee O. J. , Oghama O. E. , Odaro J. O. 
Published: November 2023

Disease-causing microorganisms pose significant health challenges, and the search for alternative therapeutics remains a present quest. Sida acuta Burm. f. is a common weed plant with reported pharmacological activities. The present study was to investigate the antimicrobial activities of chloroform extract of whole plant of S. acuta against selected clinical isolates from laboratory samples of a private hospital in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria using agar well diffusion and broth dilution techniques. The bacterial isolates were properly identified, using standard morphological and biochemical techniques. Extract of whole plant of S. acuta was prepared by cold maceration in chloroform. The zone of inhibition diameter, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined to ascertain the antimicrobial activities of the plant extract. Morphological and biochemical observations were confirmatory for Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella sp. and Proteus vulgaris. The highest (15.00 ± 0.29 mm) and lowest (5.50 ± 0.29 mm) zones of inhibition were recorded against P. aeruginosa and E. coli at 20 and 80 mg/mL respectively. However, no activity was recorded against C. albicans and A. niger. The extract had MIC of 62.5 mg/mL against S. aureus, Streptococcus sp. and Klebsiella sp. and MBC of 62.5 mg/mL against E. coli and P. vulgaris. The extract demonstrated broad-spectrum antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative isolates.
Meat Yield Prediction of Cattle (Yakanaji) Slaughtered at the Abattoir Unit of University of Benin Teaching and Research Farm, Benin City, Nigeria
Authors: Akhigbe O. , Amos J. 
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the meat yield of cattle (Yakanaji) slaughtered at the abattoir unit of University of Benin Teaching and Research Farm, Benin City, Nigeria. Data from 74 Cattle to measure body length longitudinal, body length oblique, withers height, hip height ,hip length, heart girth, chest width, chest depth, hip width and shin circumference. Results obtained show the average longitudinal body length of 130.15cm, withers height value was 124.82cm, heart girth 143.65cm having. The highest correlation between meat yield and body measurements was in hip width (0.78), heart girth (0.74), hip length (0.72) and chest depth (0.71). The high values for coefficients of determination between meat yield and the linear body measurements of the entire cattle in this study indicated that the variables or their combination could be used to estimate or predict the live body weight of these cattle. Results of the OLS regression with R2=0.75, showed that the explanatory variables explain 75% of the changes in the dependent variable, meat yield and it showed significant positive relationship for hip length and hip width, while other variables were insignificant (p≥0.05) with the prediction equations derived being Y= a+0.05HLT+1.20 HPW. Using factor analysis, two factors were extracted and accounted for 64% of total variance in the present study with the first component accounting for 54% of total variance. The results indicated the use of morphometric traits as reliable independent predictors of meat yield and can be used in abattoirs as well as breeding programs.
Consumo de fibra dietética y su relación con rasgos de ansiedad y depresión en adultos de la sierra ecuatoriana durante la emergencia COVID-19
Authors: Abril Merizalde Dennys Leonardo , Belezaca Malla Lisbeth Marianela , Chico Cabascango Lineth Aracely , Escobar Guaranga Piedad Rosalia , Hidalgo Pumagualle Génesis Paulina , Andrade Trujillo Catherine 
Published: November 2023

Introducción: Durante el período de confinamiento por la enfermedad por Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19), tanto el consumo de alimentos, como la funcionalidad emocional de la población ha sido afectada y modificada como una respuesta de adaptación ante las disposiciones de los gobiernos locales. Objetivo: Analizar el consumo de fibra dietética y su relación con los rasgos de ansiedad y depresión en adultos de la región sierra ecuatoriana durante la emergencia sanitaria. Metodología: Estudio de diseño transversal, conformado por una muestra de 170 adultos de ambos sexos, quienes fueron encuestados en línea durante los meses de abril y mayo del año 2020, período de confinamiento. Los instrumentos para la recolección de datos fueron una frecuencia de consumo de alimentos fuentes de fibra y la escala de malestar psicológico de Kessler-K10. Resultados: No se evidencia relación entre el consumo de fibra y los rasgos de ansiedad y depresión. En el grupo de legumbres y leguminosas, cereales, tubérculos y frutos secos se evidencia un consumo en frecuencia y cantidad adecuadas en ambos sexos, en cuanto a frutas y verduras en ambos sexos no se cumple con la recomendación. Independientemente del sexo, ocupación, zona domiciliaria y consumo de alimentos fuentes de fibra dietética, la población presenta rasgos moderados de ansiedad y depresión según la escala de Kessler. Conclusión: El cambio en la alimentación de la población adulta joven durante el confinamiento ha sido favorable en cuanto al consumo de fibra dietética, situación que podría constituir un factor protector para el desarrollo de trastornos emocionales y por otro lado, un beneficio para el sistema inmunológico.
Prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad en adultos de la serranía ecuatoriana. Resultados de la encuesta ENSANUT-2018
Authors: Vinueza Andrés Fernando , Vallejo Andrade Katherin Carmita , Revelo Hidalgo Kevin Orlando , Yupa Pinos Marisa Lucrecia , Riofrío Martínez Cristian Fernando 
Published: November 2023

Introducción: A nivel mundial la prevalencia de obesidad y sobrepeso se encuentra en aumento, no obstante, en Europa la obesidad y el sobrepeso se ha triplicado en los últimos veinte años, así también se estima en América Latina, la prevalencia de sobrepeso es del 58%. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad en adultos ecuatorianos residentes en la serranía ecuatoriana. Método: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo de corte transversal. Los datos analizados fueron recopilados por la en encuesta nacional ENSANUT-2 018. Se incluyen 35 001 adultos de las 11 provincias de la serranía ecuatoriana. Resultados: El 41.8% (n=14 629) presenta sobrepeso, el 15.71% (n=5 498) obesidad I, el 3.59% (n=1 258) obesidad II y el 0,63% (n=222) obesidad III. La provincia con la mayor prevalencia de sobrepeso es Imbabura con el 44.4% y la provincia del Carchi tuvo el mayor porcentaje de obesidad tipo I, tipo II y Tipo II con el 22.1%, 5.19% y 0.95% respectivamente. Conclusiones: En los últimos 20 años el Ecuador ha aumentado la prevalencia obesidad y sobrepeso, donde figura de las provincias de la Sierra del Ecuador, Imbabura como la provincia con más número de casos de sobrepeso y la provincia del Carchi con los tres tipos de obesidad.
Atención del parto y recepción de recién nacidos en paciente con Covid 19
Authors: Rojas Pérez Lino Arturo , Cruz Basantes Blanca Herminia , Rojas Cruz Lino Arturo , Rojas Cruz Augusto Ernesto , Rojas Cruz Andrés Eduardo , Villagómez Vega María Daniela 
Published: November 2023

Introducción. El Covid 19 es una enfermedad que aumenta la morbimortalidad materna y perinatal, durante la atención del parto y la recepción del recién nacido se deben garantizar procedimientos y protocolos que disminuyan de trasmisión de esta patología. Objetivo. Determinar las estrategias adecuadas y la seguridad para disminuir el riesgo de contagio durante la atención del parto y recepción del recién nacido al personal de salud como al recién nacido. Metodología. Se ha utilizado una pregunta clínica para la búsqueda de información bajo el formato PICO y se ha revisado bibliotecas científicas virtuales como, ACCESSSS, Cochrane, EBSCO, Pub Med, Centers for Desease Control and Preventtion además de buscadores de información científica como Google Schoolar, UptoDate, DynaMed, para encontrar la mejor evidencia científica sobre atención del parto y recepción del recién nacido en pacientes que presentan Covid 19. Resultados. Se han encontrado 38 artículos científicos que cumplen con todos los criterios propuestos. Discusión. El embarazo es un estado de la mujer en el cual se produce una serie de cambios fisiológicos e inmunológicos que pueden agravar el cuadro clínico en pacientes con la COVID 19, la atención del parto y la recepción del recién nacido debe ser realizada de una manera segura que garantice el menor riesgo de trasmisión al neonato como al personal de salud. Conclusiones. El uso de protocolos para atención del parto y recepción del recién nacido es una estrategia que disminuye el contagio y garantiza una atención segura durante el parto.
Motinų veiksmai esant žindymo problemų
Authors: Vainauskaitė Vilita , Stundžienė Rasa 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Breastfeeding provides many health benefits for infant and mothers. Breastfeeding problems that most women experience during the breastfeeding period influence the shorter duration of natural infant breastfeeding. It is important to help mothers solve breastfeeding problems to continue infant breastfeeding.
The aim. Analyse mothers’ actions in case of breastfeeding problems.
Methods. A quantitative scientific study was carried out using a questionnaire survey. Mothers who have infants from 6 months and children up to 2 years of age filled in the. 387 questionnaires were suitable for study data analysis. Mathematical and minimal statistical data analysis was carried out.
Results and conclusions. More than two-thirds of the mothers in the study experienced breastfeeding problems. Sore/damaged nipples and breast engorgement were the most common problems. Many mothers looked for information related to breastfeeding in the media, and more than half sought help from healthcare professionals. A significant connection was found between breastfeeding problems and shorter duration of breastfeeding. Mothers’ knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, better financial situation and help from healthcare professionals had a significant impact on the duration of breastfeeding.
Examining the Role of Information Technology in Strategy Implementation within Kenya's Government Tourism Agencies
Authors: Kyalo Juliana 
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of information technology in strategy implementation within Kenya's Government Tourism Agencies
Materials and Methods: The study adopted a positivist research philosophy and utilized explanatory and descriptive research designs. The target population for the study consisted of the tourism industry, including the ministry of tourism, which oversees the operations of tourism agencies. This resulted in a total of 10 areas of study. To determine the sample size, a total of 327 participants were selected using a specific formula. The study collected primary data through the use of questionnaires and interview guides, allowing for the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data. Quantitative data was analyzed using scientific methods using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 22), while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The analysis began with descriptive statistics, which examined the demographic factors of the respondents through the use of frequencies and charts. Additionally, inferential statistics such as correlation and multiple linear regression analysis were employed to test the relationships among the variables as hypothesized in the study.
Findings: Adopting information technology in functions and organizational decision making processes was also found to have significant effect on the process of strategy implementation. In a nutshell, the organizational leadership, organizational structure, organizational culture, resource allocation and extent of IT integration in an organization influence the way strategies are implemented in organizations.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Theoretically, it enriches the stakeholder theory by elucidating how different stakeholders, influenced by information technology, impact strategy implementation in the public sector, particularly in the context of a developing country. This study adds a new dimension to force field analysis by integrating IT aspects, showing how technological forces act as either drivers or barriers in strategic implementation. Practically, it provides valuable insights for managers and policymakers in Kenyan tourism agencies, highlighting how IT can be leveraged to align stakeholder interests and overcome resistance in strategy execution. For policy, it underscores the critical role of IT in modern governance and strategic management, suggesting policy reforms for enhancing IT infrastructure and capabilities in government agencies.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN BIAYA PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP MINAT MAHASISWA MENGIKUTI PENDIDIKAN PROFESI AKUNTANSI ( PPAk )
Authors: Pratama Rizka Ananda 
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of motivation and education costs on student interest in taking the Accounting Profession Education (PPAk) at Private Universities in the city of Palembang. In this study, the variables of career motivation (X1), economic motivation (X2), and education costs (X3) were used. Data was collected by distributing online questionnaires to 12 private universities in the city of Palembang. Samples were taken using the proportionate stratified random sampling method with the Arikunto formula. The number of samples used is 151 respondents. This study uses SPSS version 26 to manage the data. Based on the t test, the significance of career motivation is 0.003 < 0.05, economic motivation is 0.003 < 0.05, and education costs are 0.106 < 0.05. The results of this study partially show that career motivation and economic motivation affect student interest in PPAk, while education costs have no effect on student interest in PPAk. Keywords: Career Motivation, Economic Motivation, Cost of Education, and Student Interest in Participating in Accounting Profession Education (PPAk).
“Cada um tem 25, 25 mais 25 é 50, mais 25 é 75, mais 25 é 100, é Igual a um metro”: Processos de raciocínio manifestados por alunos ao resolverem tarefas exploratórias
Authors: De Oliveira Araman Eliane Maria , De Melo Bellini Janete Aparecida , Rizek Elias Henrique 
Published: November 2023

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma investigação qualitativa cujo objetivo foi analisar os processos de raciocínio matemático desenvolvidos por alunos do 4º. ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola municipal da cidade de Londrina-PR ao resolverem uma sequência de tarefas de caráter exploratório que abordaram conteúdos da unidade temática de grandezas e medidas, especificamente, medidas de comprimento. Os dados foram coletados por meio da gravação de áudios, fotografias e registros escritos elaborados pelos alunos ao resolverem as tarefas. A pesquisa seguiu os pressupostos metodológicos da Investigação Baseada em Design (IBD). Como aportes teóricos, abordamos as definições de raciocínio matemático e seus processos, as tarefas exploratórias e o ensino de medidas. Neste artigo, apresentamos dados relativos a duas duplas de alunos ao resolverem duas tarefas exploratórias. Como resultados, observamos que os alunos, ao resolverem as tarefas, revisitaram conteúdos matemáticos como adição, subtração, multiplicação, relações entre medidas e estimativas de comprimento. Ainda, utilizaram de diferentes estratégias de resolução e mobilizaram os processos de conjecturar, comparar e justificar, evidenciando que tarefas elaboradas e aplicadas numa perspectiva de ensino exploratório contribuem para o desenvolvimento do raciocínio matemático.
Bulk and molecular-level composition of primary organic aerosol from wood, straw, cow dung, and plastic burning
Authors: Zhang Jun , Li Kun , Wang Tiantian , Gammelsæter Erlend , Cheung Rico K. Y. , Surdu Mihnea , Bogler Sophie , Bhattu Deepika , Wang Dongyu S. , Cui Tianqu , Qi Lu , Lamkaddam Houssni , El Haddad Imad , Slowik Jay G. , Prevot Andre S. H. , Bell David M. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. During the past decades, the source apportionment of organic aerosol (OA) in ambient air has been improving substantially. The database of source retrieval model-resolved mass spectral profiles for different sources has been built with the aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS). However, distinguishing similar sources (such as wildfires and residential wood burning) remains challenging, as the hard ionization of the AMS mostly fragments compounds and therefore cannot capture detailed molecular information. Recent mass spectrometer technologies of soft ionization and high mass resolution have allowed for aerosol characterization at the molecular formula level. In this study, we systematically estimated the emission factors and characterized the primary OA (POA) chemical composition with the AMS and the extractive electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer (EESI-TOF) for the first time from a variety of solid fuels, including beech logs, spruce and pine logs, spruce and pine branches and needles, straw, cow dung, and plastic bags. The emission factors of organic matter estimated by the AMS and hydrocarbon gases estimated by the total hydrocarbon analyzer are 16.2 ± 10.8 g kg−1 and 30.3 ± 8.5 g kg−1 for cow dung burning, which is generally higher than that of wood (beech, spruce, and pine), straw, and plastic bag burning (in the range from 1.1 to 6.2 g kg−1 and 14.1 to 19.3 g kg−1). The POA measured by the AMS shows that the f60 (mass fraction of m/z 60) varies from 0.003 to 0.04 based on fuel types and combustion efficiency for wood (beech, spruce, and pine) and cow dung burning. On a molecular level, the dominant compound of POA from wood, straw, and cow dung is C6H10O5 (mainly levoglucosan), contributing ∼ 7 % to ∼ 30 % of the total intensity, followed by C8H12O6 with fractions of ∼ 2 % to ∼ 9 %. However, as they are prevalent in all burning of biomass material, they cannot act as tracers for the specific sources. By using the Mann–Whitney U test among the studied fuels, we find specific potential new markers for these fuels from the measurement of the AMS and EESI-TOF. Markers from spruce and pine burning are likely related to resin acids (e.g., compounds with 20–21 carbon atoms). The product from the pyrolysis of hardwood lignins is found especially in beech log burning. Nitrogen-containing species are selected markers primarily for cow dung open burning. These markers in the future will provide support for the source apportionment.
Una promoción alimentaria con personalidad
Authors: Forero Montoya Betsy 
Published: November 2023

Yui Itani ha sido promotora y organizadora de ferias agroalimentarias por más de 15 años en Japón, uno de los países en los que el contacto directo o personal es casi imprescindible para darle inicio a la mayoría de las relaciones y, por supuesto, a las de negocios. Por ello, son comunes las ferias comerciales donde productores, transformadores, distribuidores, consumidores intermedios y, en ocasiones, consumidores finales se encuentran en un mismo lugar para conversar y poder ver, tocar, oler, degustar o probar los productos.
En esta entrevista, Yui Itani nos cuenta detalles de su experiencia. Se centra en las ferias agroalimentarias que son, quizás, las más frecuentes en un país que culturalmente le ha dado bastante relevancia a la comida. Al consumidor promedio japonés le interesa saber qué está comiendo, de dónde proviene y tener garantía de que lo que ingiere es seguro. Las ferias alimentarias que ocurren a lo largo de Japón tienen diversos tamaños y objetivos. Como ejemplo, se puede mencionar que hay ferias pequeñas que se concentran en la promoción de un solo producto o de los productos de una sola prefectura, o grandes donde bastantes productos locales o de origen rural se hacen visibles para mercados de las urbes. Debe anotarse que también hay ferias internacionales donde se exponen productos de origen extranjero que llegan a abrir nuevos mercados o como respuesta a la insuficiencia alimentaria, aunque en esta oportunidad la entrevistada nos acercará más a las que tienen un eje local japonés.
Informed Consent dan Tingkat Kecemasan pada Pasien Pre Operasi
Authors: Lestari Sri , Sumedi Sumedi , Koto Yeni 
Published: November 2023

Latar Belakang: Pemberian informed consent sebelum pre operasi mempengaruhi penurunan tingkat kecemasan dengan baik oleh pasien.Persetujuan tindakan medik informed consent adalah persetujuan yang diberikan oleh pasien atau keluarganya atas dasar penjelasan mengenai tindakan medik yang akan dilakukan terhadap pasien.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan pemberian informed consent dengan tingkat kecemasan pasien pre operasi di RS Bina Husada Cibinong Tahun 2021.
Metode: Metode penelitian ini bersifat korelasi kuantitatif menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 51 siswa dan Teknik sampling menggunakan total sampling sehingga sampel berjumlah 51. Angket kuesioner yang dipakai berskala baku yaitu tingkat kecemasan DASS42. Analisa data menggunakan Uji Rank Spearman (Spearman's rho).
Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik yaitu uji rank spearman (Spearman’s rho). Didapatkan hubungan antara pemberian informed consent dengan tingkat kecemasan pada pasien pre operasi di RS Bina Husada Cibinong p-value 0,023 < 0,05.
Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan antara pemberian informed consent dengan tingkat kecemasan pada pasien pre operasi di RS Bina Husada Cibinong.
HUBUNGAN ASI EKSKLUSIF, DAN PEMBERIAN MP-ASI DAN PENYAKIT INFEKSI DENGAN STATUS GIZI BALITA UMUR 12-24 BULAN DI PUSKESMAS SIKO KOTA TERNATE TAHUN 2022
Authors: Patty Sri Yunita 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK
Status gizi didefinisikan sebagai status kesehatan yang dihasilkan oleh keseimbangan antara kebutuhan dan masukan nutrien. Penelitian status gizi merupakan pengukuran yang didasarkan pada data antropometri serta biokimia dan riwayat diri. Berdasarkan data laporan dari Puskesmas Siko Kota Ternate pada tahun 2020 dari 1177 orang balita di dapatkan dengan status gizi buruk 3% dan status gizi kurang 3,6%, melihat hal ini tentu saja kondisi dari Puskesmas Siko di bawah keadaan nasional, nsional kondisi gizi buruk adalah turun 0,75 % sedangkan di kota ternate gizi buruk mengalami kenaikan sebesar 0,1 %. Tujuan peneitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan ASI Eksklusif, pemberian MP-ASI dan penyakit infeksi dengan status gizi balita umur 12-24 bulan di puskesmas siko kota Ternate tahun 2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu yang menpunyai balita umur 12-24 bulan di Puskesmas Siko Kota Ternate Tahun 2022 sebanyak 45 orang dengan menggunakan teknik penentuan sampel adalah sampel jenuh, dimana seluruh jumlah populasi dijadikan sebagai sampel penelitian. Peneliti menggunakan uji Chi Square. Berdasarkan hasil distribusi frekuensi status gizi balita di Puskesmas Siko Kota Ternate, dari 45 ibu yang memiliki balita dengan umur antara 12-24 bulan terdapat 29 balita (64,4%) memiliki gizi baik dan 16 balita (35,6%) memiliki gizi buruk. Hasil uji statistik chi square ASI Eksklusif dengan Status Gizi diperoleh nilai P-Value = 0,026, MP-ASI dengan Status Gizi diperoleh nilai P-Value = 0,036, Penyakit Infeksi dengan Status Gizi diperoleh nilai P-Value = 0,013. Kesimpulannya terdapat hubungan atau pengaruh antara ASI Eksklusif dengan Status Gizi, tedapat hubungan antara MP-ASI dengan Status Gizi, dan terdapat hubungan antara Penyakit Infeksi dengan Status Gizi. Saran bagi Puskesmas Siko Kota Ternate agar dapat meningkatkan kapasitas pengetahuan tenaga kesehatan khususnya bidan tentang pencegahan dan penanggulangan Status Gizi pada balita, agar tenaga kesehatan mampu memberikan penyuluhan tentang penyakit Infeksi dan Status Gizi pada Balita.