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Prospects and Challenges of Urban Pond Ecology: A Review
Authors: Mohammed Mansur Abdul , Babura Sulaiman Rufai , Buba Luka Fitto , Buba Luka Fitto , Yaro Abubakar Muhammad , Mohammed Hafsat Bala 
Published: August 2023

Increase in human population has led to intense pressure on bionetworks that provides various services vital for living organisms survival. This steered to the increase in interest in exploring the panorama and encounters of pond ecology for policy implementation, sustainable utilization that will guarantee sustainable management. This paper review the basic concepts of pond ecosystem, ecosystem service, challenges and prospects of the pond ecosystem. Relevant materials were collected, reviewed and synthesis with a view to understand the level of contribution, area of weakness therefore, the study could contributes in the area. Fish production, irrigation, groundwater storage and discharge, reduction of flash flood and aesthetic were identified as part of ecosystem services rendered by the urban pond. Garden production, research and aesthetic are some of the prospect while, waste disposing site, eutrophication, pollution are considered as some of the challenges confronting pond ecosystem.
Evaluation of Satisfaction Level of Pregnant Women Presented for Obstetrics Ultrasound Scan in Gombe State Specialist Hospital in North Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Lawan Sajida B. , Zira Dlama J. , Yahaya Bappah S. 
Published: August 2023

Obstetrics ultrasound plays an important role in patients care through foetal and maternal management serving as an indispensable tool in routine antenatal care due to its sensitivity in detecting foetal anomaly, failed pregnancy, pregnancy dating as well as multiple gestation. The study aimed at evaluating the level of satisfaction in pregnant women presenting for obstetrics scan at Gombe State Specialist Hospital where a convenient sampling technique was used to draw one hundred and sixty (160) pregnant women coming for obstetric scan at Gombe State Specialist Hospital from February, 2020 to June 2020. Data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire designed based on the parasuraman service quality model and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 where descriptive statistics were generated and presented in Tables and Charts. The participants were aged between 16 and 40 years with a mean age of 24.64. The results showed total patient’s satisfaction with regards to waiting area and waiting time, however highest level of unsatisfaction is recorded in the patient’s perception of the accuracy of the ultrasound scan. The study also found majority of the respondents believed that the main purpose of obstetric scan is to check for fetal wellbeing while 19.4% of the respondents had obstetric scan for gender determination. Obstetrics scan is considered to be a major examination among pregnant women for confirmation of fetal wellbeing and gender. The level of education and exposure by pregnant women serve as a key factor in expecting more from obstetric scan.
Effect of Alpha-Lipoic Acid on Aluminium Induced Toxicity in the Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus of Wistar Rats
Authors: Abdullahi Abdulmumini , Umar Sirajo M. , Dauda Abdullahi , Ibrahim Badamasi M. , Rabiu F.I. 
Published: August 2023

The aim of the present study was to determine the protective effect of Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) on Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) induced cerebral and hippocampal toxicity in Wistar rat. The experimental design involved 5 groups of 5 rats that were treated with saline, Aluminum chloride and/or Alphalipoic acid; for 2 weeks. At the end of the treatment phase, Morris water maze test was conducted to estimate the spatial memory function before the animals were euthanized and the Prefrontal cortex (PFC) and Hippocampus tissues evaluated. The behavioral studies showed that AlCl3 induces significant decline in spatial memory which was corroborated with histological features of loss of neural density and necrosis of pyramidal cells. Co-exposure of Aluminum with Alpha-lipoic acid was associated with sparing of spatial memory with maintenance of brain structure. The findings from the present study confirms that the structural and functional neurotoxicity of Aluminium can be ameliorated with the concomitant usage of Alpha-lipoic acid during the Aluminum exposure.
Barriers to optimal use of continuous positive airway pressure machines in preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Arega Gashaw , Tadele Henok , Demtse Asrat 
Published: August 2023

Background: Neonatal mortality is a significant contributor to under-five mortality in low-income countries like Ethiopia, carrying neonatal mortality of 30 per 1000 live births. Preterm newborns with respiratory distress can be effectively managed with a Continuous Positive Airway pressure machine. It is recommended as an essential lifesaving intervention by the World Health Organization. The study aimed to assess barriers to the optimal use of continuous positive airway pressure machines in preterm babies by Pediatrics residents at a tertiary referral hospital.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out among pediatric residents at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital from September to October 2021. The data were collected through a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25. A Pvalue <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: One hundred twelve pediatrics residents were included; 41(36.6%) were females and 89 (79.5 %) were aged between 25-30 years and 106 (94.6%) had NICU experience of less than one year. Forty-one (36.6%) had a moderate level of practicing continuous positive airway pressure safety checklists. There was a statistically significant difference in the practice of CPAP safety checklist usage with the year of residency (P= 0.001). A majority, 90 (80.4%), of `pediatrics residents used locally-made improvised water bottle systems as bubble continuous positive airway pressure machines. The perceived barriers to continuous positive airway pressure machine use included lack of commercial bubble machine, 77 (85.5%), unavailability of oxygen, and lack of appropriately sized nasal prongs.
Conclusion: Lack of commercial continuous positive airway pressure machines and essential equipment were the reported barriers. Tackling the perceived barriers would contribute to the national effort to decrease neonatal mortality and achieve Sustained Development-3
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pediatric residents towards oral health of children in Addis Ababa: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Asnake Endalamaw , Shimelis Damte 
Published: August 2023

Background: The state of good oral health in children is mainly contributed by the knowledge, practice and attitude of front-line health workers like general practitioners, family physicians, postgraduate pediatric residents, and pediatricians. Assessing the knowledge, practice, and attitude of residents would give directions for further quality improvement projects. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric residents on oral health in children in 3 public post-graduate teaching institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods: Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 169 pediatric residents from 3 public postgraduate teaching institutions of Addis Ababa from June 1-August 30. 2022. The knowledge, Attitude and practice of residents were assessed by a structured questionnaire adapted from an extensive literature survey. Then the data was analyzed using SPSS version 25 software package. Descriptive summary statistics such as frequency and proportion were applied and finally, the results were presented using tables and figures.
Results: In this study, 169 residents were involved. Males were 106 (62.7%) and the remaining were females. Only 18 (10.7%) of participating residents had good knowledge but 43 (25.4 %) and 108 (70.2%) had moderate and poor knowledge of oral health in children respectively. Most 164 (97%) had a good attitude towards oral health, but 19 (11.2%), 86 (50.,9%), and 64 (37.9%) had good, moderate, and poor practice respectively.
Conclusion: The majority of pediatric residents in Addis Ababa had good attitude toward oral health but moderate practice and poor knowledge about oral health in children. Residents should be trained to improve their knowledge and practice toward oral health.
Studies on the Control of Mycotoxin Producing Fungi Isolated from Sorghum Sold in Bida, Niger State Nigeria
Authors: Banson A. , Ajeighe S. O. , Ajayi M. A. 
Published: August 2023

Sorghum is an important crop in Africa including Nigeria, Mali and Niger. Fungi contaminate grains including sorghum with fungal poisonous secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. The objectives of this study are the isolation of fungi associated with sorghum in storage and assay for the presence of mycotoxins in stored sorghum. Data obtained showed that stored sorghum used in this study contains Rhizopus stolonifer, Aspergilus oryzae, Aspergilus flavus, Aspergilus niger, Aspergilus solani, Aspergilus terreus and Fusarium oxysposum. Rhizopus stolonifer and Fusarium oxysporum produced zearalenone while Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus solani and Aspergillus tereus produced aflatoxins B1. Fumanisin B1 and aflatoxinB1 were produced by Aspergillus flavus. Alium sativum and Zingiber officinale exhibited antifungal activity against the test fungi. This research work will provide a long term economic impact in reducing mycotoxicoses which are acute and chronic toxic diseases caused by mycotoxins. The findings will also serve the purpose of alerting consumers on the dangers of consuming poorly stored sorghum.
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among female staff in a multicampus university in South-Western Nigeria
Authors: Farinloye E.O. , Abiodun O.M. , Omisore B. , Olowookere S.A. , Fafowora R.O. , Omobuwa O. , Adeyemo M.O.A. , Tajudeen W.A. 
Published: August 2023

Background- Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries despite the availability of screening tests that could detect pre-cancerous conditions. The aim was to assess the respondents' level of knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer screening as well as to identify factors predictive of screening uptake.
Methodology- A cross-sectional survey of 150 female staff of Osun State University, South Western Nigeria selected across campuses by multi-stage sampling. Data was collected with the aid of semistructured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results- The mean age for the respondents was 34.7 (±8.32) years. Majority (80%) of the respondents were aware of cancer of the cervix but only 40% had good knowledge of the disease. About 77.5% of the respondents had a good attitude towards its screening. Only 21 (%) had ever done cervical cancer screening. Factors associated with cervical cancer screening uptake include age, income, level of education, staff category, respondents' belief on general availability of cervical screening, attitude, having known a person with cervical cancer, having had information through counseling on cervical cancer as well as respondents' knowledge of cervical cancer. The latter two are predictive of screening uptake. Respondents with good knowledge were about four times likely to have had cervical cancer screening compared with respondents with poor knowledge.
Conclusion- Majority of the respondents had poor knowledge of cervical cancer but good attitude towards its screening. Identifiable determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake were knowledgebased, thus continuous enlightenment of women of all age-groups becomes imperative.
Competing visions of ‘the people’ in Australia: First Nations and the state
Authors: Arcioni Elisa 
Published: August 2023

In 2020 the Australian High Court decided the case of Love v. Commonwealth; Thoms v. Commonwealth, a claim of constitutional belonging by two Aboriginal men. The Court was fractured in its reasoning and conclusion, a majority deciding that ‘Aboriginal Australians’ cannot be aliens. The case sits within a longer and ongoing story regarding the interaction between First Nations peoples and the Australian settler colonial state. The reasoning of the Love/Thoms case reveals two contrasting visions of the constitutional identity of ‘the people’ – one being a plural and diverse conception potentially capable of accommodating a distinct identity of First Nations peoples, the other being a unified conception dominated by formal equality and democratic participation.
A study of the Love/Thoms case in its context also speaks to broader questions of constitutional identity. First, that constitutional identity is constructed through the interaction of multiple actors. It is through an ongoing dialogic between constitutional actors that constitutional identity evolves over time. Second, that there is a relationship between the identity of ‘the people’ and of their Constitution. A study of the construction of the constitutional identity of ‘the people’ in this case reveals principal characteristics of the Australian state’s constitutionalism: going to institutional and substantive questions regarding the respective roles of the people and the Courts, equality and sovereignty.
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT, WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND JOB TENURE AS PREDICTORS OF JOB COMMITMENT AND SATISFACTION AMONG WORKING MOTHERS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
Authors: Uwannah Ngozi Caroline 
Published: August 2023

The search for factors that contribute to working mothers’ job commitment and satisfaction in organisations is an ongoing one in view of the fact that they are crucial to working mothers’ well-being. This study extended the frontiers of this search by investigating the contributions of organisational support, work-family conflict and job tenure to the job commitment and satisfaction of working mothers in public universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design of an ex-post-facto type. The target population of the study consisted of all working mothers in the thirteen (13) public universities in South-West, Nigeria from which a sample of 1,456 working mothers was selected through a multi-staged stratified random sampling technique. Four validated instruments namely; Job Commitment Scale (r = 0.93), Job Satisfaction Scale (r = 0.70), Organisational Support Questionnaire (r = 0.92) and Work-Family Conflict Scale (r = 0.88) were used to obtain responses from the participants. Data were analysed using Canonical Analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated a significant joint contribution of organisational support, work-family conflict and job tenure on working mothers’ job commitment and satisfaction (Rc = .383, F = 47.706; p &lt;.05; Rc = .171, F = 21.773; p &lt;.05). It was found that 76.6% of the variance in working mothers’ job commitment and satisfaction was accounted for by organisational support, work-family conflict and job tenure. These findings are attributable to the nature of women and their unique gender roles which predispose them to desire for an appreciable level of support from management, reduced work-family conflict and longer job tenures to engender their job commitment and satisfaction. It was recommended that university management should endeavour to improve staff retention, provide childcare facilities in every unit, implement flexible resumption and closing times for nursing mothers and extend maternity leave to 16 weeks in order to enhance their commitment and satisfaction.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0056/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Honrar el juramento hipocrático
Authors: Sanabria Hugo Daniel , Soutelo Jimena 
Published: August 2023

“No llevar otro propósito que el bien y la salud a los enfermos” fue la base del juramento que Hipócrates trasmitió a sus discípulos. Recordarlo nos hace necesariamente reflexionar sobre el rol de los médicos para mantener este principio ético que, a más de dos milenios de vigencia, continúa siendo el motor que impulsa nuestra práctica cotidiana. Asistimos a una era extraordinaria con el desarrollo exponencial de nuevos conocimientos. Se estima que la humanidad cada 2 años duplica la información y probablemente estos lapsos se reduzcan a solo 11 horas en las próximas décadas, de acuerdo a algunos pronósticos.
La asociación del déficit de vitamina B12 y metformina
Authors: Cean Pilar , Folino Claudia , Pagotto Vanina , Bragagnolo Julio César , Dagum Analía Esther , Daín Alejandro , Farias Javier , Frechtel Gustavo , González Claudio , Salzberg Susana , Suárez Cordo Cristian , Alvariñas Jorge 
Published: August 2023

La metformina es el agente antidiabético oral más utilizado para el tratamiento de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) y se ha descrito la asociación de su uso con el déficit de vitamina B12. Se realizó una revisión narrativa de estudios para conocer la evidencia de dicha asociación, y las recomendaciones para su pesquisa, prevención y tratamiento. La prevalencia informada del déficit de vitamina B12 en los pacientes tratados con metformina osciló entre el 5,8% y el 52% en las diferentes series.
Los pacientes de mayor edad, aquellos que reciben metformina a altas dosis y por más tiempo, y los que no consumen alimentos de origen animal, son quienes presentan mayor riesgo de padecer este déficit.
As imagens do isolamento: expressões imagéticas de calouros na pandemia /The images of isolation:imagery expressions of freshmen in the pandemic
Authors: Gomes Leticia de Paula , Silva Carla Regina , Martini Larissa Campagna 
Published: August 2023

A imagem é uma collage de fotografias produzida por estudantes calouros participantes de uma pesquisa de Iniciação Científica que teve como objetivo propor uma reflexão sobre as experiências vivenciadas por estudantes ingressantes de uma universidade pública em 2020, durante o período de distanciamento e isolamento imposto pela pandemia de COVID-19 e os seus impactos. A partir do método de pesquisa-ação participativa do Photovoice e quatro encontros grupais com diferentes temas disparadores. Foi possível aproximar-se das experiências e percepções vivenciadas pelos estudantes, considerando as particularidades do momento atípico assim como, suas estratégias de enfrentamento, sentimentos e inseguranças com o futuro. Palavras-chave: Terapia ocupacional, saúde mental, estudante, pandemia, fotografiaAbstractThe image is a collage of photographs taken by freshman students participating in a Scientific Initiation survey that aimed to propose a reflection on the experiences of freshman students at a public university in 2020, during the period of distancing and isolation imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 and its impacts. Based on Photovoice's participatory action-research method and four group meetings with different triggering themes. It was possible to approach the experiences and perceptions lived by the students, considering the particularities of the atypical moment as well as their coping strategies, feelings and insecurities about the future.Keywords: Occupational therapy, mental health, students, pandemics, photographyResumenLa imagen es un collage de fotografías tomadas por estudiantes de primer año que participan en una encuesta de Iniciación Científica que tuvo como objetivo proponer una reflexión sobre las experiencias de los estudiantes de primer año de una universidad pública en 2020, durante el período de distanciamiento y aislamiento impuesto por la pandemia del coronavirus COVID. -19 y sus impactos. Basado en el método de investigación-acción participativa de Photovoice y cuatro reuniones grupales con diferentes temas desencadenantes. Fue posible abordar las experiencias y percepciones vividas por los estudiantes, considerando las particularidades del momento atípico así como sus estrategias de afrontamiento, sentimientos e inseguridades sobre el futuro.Palabras clave: Terapia ocupacional. salud mental. estudiantes. fotografia
O território e a prática da Terapia Ocupacional social em direitos humanos: reflexões a partir do Centro de Referência das Juventudes /Territory and the social Occupational Therapy practice in human rights: reflections from the Youth Reference Center
Authors: Borges Danielle Rodrigues , Morais Elivany de Paulo , Rodrigues Ana Paula Moreira , Ladeira Elizângela de Souza , Pereira Gabriela Colodetti , Almeida Diego Roquette Godoy , Gonçalves Monica Villaça , Bardi Giovanna 
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Este artigo discorre sobre o território como um dos pilares da prática da terapia ocupacional, pautada nos direitos humanos, junto às juventudes. Síntese dos elementos do estudo: A terapia ocupacional no campo dos direitos humanos tem como papel articular a promoção de ações socioeducativas e sensibilizar pautas que perpassam a juventude e seus direitos, o que demanda uma compreensão do território. Conclusão:A partir da leitura e compreensão das dinâmicas do território é que os terapeutas ocupacionais podem operacionalizar equipamentos voltados aos direitos humanos da juventude, como o Centro de Referência da Juventude. Palavras chaves: Terapia Ocupacional. Território Sociocultural. Direitos Humanos. JuventudeAbstractObjective: This paper discusses the territory as one of the pillars of the practice of occupational therapy based on human rights with young people. Synthesis of the study’s elements: Occupational therapy in the field of human rights has the role of articulating the promotion of socio-educational actions and raising awareness about guidelines that permeate youth and their rights, which demands an understanding of the territory. Conclusion: Based on reading and understanding the dynamics of the territory, occupational therapists may operate equipments aimed at the youth’s human rights, such as the Youth Reference Center.Keywords: Occupational Therapy. Sociocultural Territory. Human Rights. YouthResumenObjetivo: Este artículo discute el territorio como uno de los pilares de la práctica de la terapia ocupacional basada en los derechos humanos con los jóvenes. Síntesis de los elementos de estudio: La terapia ocupacional en el campo de los derechos humanos tiene el papel de articular la promoción de acciones socioeducativas y la sensibilización de los lineamientos que permean a la juventud y sus derechos, lo que exige una comprensión del territorio. Conclusión: A partir de la lectura y comprensión de las dinámicas del territorio, los terapeutas ocupacionales pueden operar equipos dirigidos a los derechos humanos de los jóvenes, como el Centro de Referencia Juvenil.Palabras clave: Terapia Ocupacional. Território Sociocultural. Derechos Humanos. Juventud