bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the Typing Power of Six Isoenzymatic Systems for Differentiation of Clinical and Standard Isolates of Candida Species
Authors: Hatam Gholamreza , Morovati Hamid , Alikhani Marzieh , Rahimi Amir , Pakshir Keyvan , Amini Sara , Zomorodian Kamiar 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Due to the increasing prevalence of candidiasis, early detection of the causative agents may pave the way for the management of this infection. The present study aimed to assess the discriminative power of the six isoenzymatic systems for differentiating the Candida species.

Materials and Methods:
Sixteen standard Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis strains and 30 fluconazole-sensitive and fluconazole-resistant clinical strains of Candida albicans were analyzed using a Multilocus Enzyme Electrophoresis (MLEE) method, including six enzymatic systems consisting of malate dehydrogenase (MDH), phosphoglucomutase (PGM), glucose-phosphate isomerase (GPI), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD), and malic enzyme (ME).

Results:
Among the six enzymatic systems, ME showed no diagnostic activity, whereas MDH provided the best species-specific pattern for species discrimination. In addition, the MDH and G6PD systems provided a discriminatory pattern for differentiating C. dubliniensis from C. albicans isolates. The same isoenzymatic activity was detected in all 36 standard and clinical isolates. Moreover, the results showed no correlation between the isoenzymatic profiles and drug resistance.

Conclusion:
Among the investigated MLEE systems, MDH was able to differentiate between Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis. Although no association was detected between isoenzyme patterns and fluconazole resistance in this investigation, isoenzyme patterns are likely correlated with virulence factors between species and even within species. To answer these questions, additional studies should be done on more strains.
Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Diagnostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Diseases- An Institutional Experience
Authors: Siddiqui Swalaha Sadaf , Sharma Tanya , Khurana Alkesh Kumar , Goyal Abhishek , Joshi Deepti , Goel Garima , Khurana Ujjawal , Kapoor Neelkamal 
Published: May 2023

Background:
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a widely accepted investigative tool for the diagnosis of pulmonary lesions. This study was done to find out the usefulness of BAL in diagnosis of pulmonary lesions from central Indian patient population.

Methods:
A cross-sectional prospective study was performed over a period of three years. All the BAL specimens of patients presenting to Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis during a period of January 2017 to December 2019 were included in the study. Cyto-histopathologic correlation was done, wherever available.

Results:
Of total 277 cases, there were 178 (64.5%) males and 99 (35.5%) females. The age of patients ranged from 4 years to 82 years. In 92 (33%) cases, specific infective etiology could be identified on BAL cytology, the most common being tuberculosis (26%) followed by fungal infections (2%). Rarely, infections like nocardia, actinomycosis, and hydatidosis were also identified. Eight cases (3%) of malignancy were identified which included two cases of adenocarcinoma, one case of small cell carcinoma, three cases of poorly differentiated carcinoma, and two cases suspicious for malignancy. Some rare diagnoses like diffuse alveolar damage, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, and pulmonary alveolar proteinosis could be identified on BAL.

Conclusion:
BAL is useful in primary diagnosis of infections and malignancies of lower respiratory tract. BAL may aid in diagnostic workup of diffuse lung diseases. A combination of clinical information, high-resolution computed tomography, and BAL analysis may furnish an assured diagnosis to the clinician and obviate need for invasive procedures.
Distribution of the African Malaria Vectors (Anopheline Mosquitoes) in Kontagora, North Central Nigeria
Authors: Garba Yusuf 
Published: May 2023

Mosquitoes are responsible for the spread and transmission of several diseases including malaria, a dreaded disease that still affects nearly half of the world population. This study was conducted in Kontagora, a metropolitan urban settlement in North-Central Nigeria to evaluate the spartial and temporal distribution of Anopheline mosquitoes. Adult mosquitoes were collected from five (5) sampling sites widely located in Kwangwara, Tudun wada, Dadin kowa, Sabon gari and Usubu areas of Kontagora metropolis. The mosquitoes were morphologically identified to Anophelines using standard taxonomic keys with the aid of Trinocular Microscope. Data generated revealed that spartial distribution of Anopheline mosquitoes Mean ±SE across the study areas occurred in the following order of decreasing abundance; Kwangwara (11.25±1.03) > Tudun wada (9.30 ±0.77) > Sabon gari (8.96±0.78), > Dadin kowa (8.92±0.88) > Usubu (8.59±0.82) with no significant variation (P>0.05) between sampling locations. However, the monthly distribution of Anopheline mosquitoes revealed high abundance of Anopheline vectors Mean ±SE in August (14.00±2.91) and low abundance in March (3.80±1.57), with significant variation (p<0.05) between months. The distribution of Anopheline mosquitoes observed in the study area was more or less directly related to the distribution of breeding sites. Studies on vector distribution on a local scale was recommended for effective control intervention.
Environmental Impact of Leachate Pollution on Ground Water Quality at Yelwa Kagadama, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Lagasi J. E. , Uloko J. O. , Shetak B. K. , Yiltawe J. D. 
Published: May 2023

The effect of solid waste dumpsites leachate on groundwater quality of Yelwa Kagadama Bauchi, in Bauchi State, Nigeria was evaluated using appropriate standard techniques. The parameters determined included nitrite, magnesium, total alkalinity, sulphate, calcium, phosphate, temperature, TDS, conductivity, pH, colour and turbidity. It was discovered that the wells have high level of colour ranges from 0 to 85 which shows that well I 25, well II 60 and well IV 85 did not falls within the standard compared to WHO and NSDWQ standard of 5.00, but other parameters are within the NSDWQ standard. Hence such water should be treated by employing some measures such as applying alum and disinfectant before use which will help to reduce pollutants, but majorly an improved water supply to the study area will go a long way to correct the unhealthy condition. The pH ranges from 6.33 to 7.79 indicating toxic pollution, turbidity was between 0, 1, 8, 12 and 29 NTU respectively and the concentration of nitrite ranges from 0.010 to 0.008 mg/l which falls within the standard, calcium ranges from 83 to 166 mg/l which does not fall within the standard, which shows the presence of hardness in water. The implication is that forming lather with soap. The results show that all but some of the well was strongly polluted but will require certain levels of treatment before use. Also casing of the wells is of critical importance in addition to siting dump site at reasonable distances from wells, sorting, and adoption of clean technology to prevent further contamination of ground water flow are recommended.
Student-Created Videos of Climate Change Vulnerability: Opportunity for connection and care
Authors: Ziervogel Gina , Pallitt Nicola 
Published: May 2023

Climate change is increasingly being seen as a complex problem that requires a change in personal and practical dimensions. To support this, climate change educators need to make use of pedagogic approaches that enable students to engage in relational values of care, empathy and connection alongside understanding the problem and potential responses. Participatory approaches, whereby students engage with members of local communities to understand climate change vulnerability, have the potential to create opportunities for connection between students, communities, universities and society in theory and practice. We describe a student video project that took place in a third-year course Sustainability and the Environment in the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. Students worked in groups to undertake and film a vulnerability assessment with individuals or organisations around Cape Town in relation to the city’s water crisis. Their group submission, a documentary video, needed to tell a story about social vulnerability and adaptation to the water crisis. Through a carefully scaffolded process, students’ reflections indicated that the vulnerability video process helped them to understand the concept of vulnerability and strengthen their care for and connection to those ‘vulnerable’ to climate impacts. This kind of process-oriented authentic learning experience holds potential for increasing climate change literacy that other educators might consider.
Keywords: climate change education; video and film; climate change vulnerability; authentic learning; ethics and care
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN KERJA DAN TUNJANGAN KESEJAHTERAAN KARYAWAN TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA PADA PT. SUSHI INDO SUKSES MANDIRI
Authors: Zagoto Alex Jhon Steven , Harefa Andika Dharmawan , Sinaga Agam , Hutabarat Lamminar 
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam uapaya melihat dampak Kemampuan Kerja dan Tunjangan Kesejahteraan Karyawan terhadap Prestasi Kerja. Jenis kajian yang digunakan ialah kajian kuantitatif deskriptif, terhadap populasi diteliti sejumlah 115 orang pekerja di PT. Sushi Indo Sukses Mandiri. Sampel terdiri dari 89 responden dan dalam penelitian ini metode pengumpulan data Kuesioner. Hasil regresi linier berganda diperoleh nilai Y = 9,324 + 0,459X1 + 0,332X2. Berdasarkan Hasil Uji t parsial diperoleh untuk Kemampuan Kerja (X1) 4,079>1,988 lalu Tunjangan Kesejahteraan (X2) 3,305>1,988, hal ini menunjukkan hasil Kemampuan kerja lalu Tunjangan Kesejahteraan Karyawan secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan untuk prestasi Kerja. Hasil Fhitung sebesar 21,017 > Ftabel 3.10, hal ini menerangkan Kemampuan Kerja (X1) dan Tunjangan Kesejahteraan Karyawan secara bersamaan memiliki signifikan terhadap prestasi kerja. Sementara taraf koefisiensi determinan (R2) didapat taraf R Square adjusted senilai 0,713 (71,3%) sedangkan 28,7% dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak ikut pada studi ini. Berdasarkan dekrit dari studi ini, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Kemampuan Kerja dan Tunjangan Kesejahteraan Karyawan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Prestasi Kerja pada PT. Sushi Indo Sukses Mandiri. Disarankan agar perusahaan lebih meningkatkan kemampuan kerja serta tunjangan kesejahteraan karyawan agar tecapainya prestasi Kerja
PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN MOTIVASI KERJA KARYAWAN TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA WITEL MEDAN
Authors: Sari Sartika Ratna , Siregar Rince Isna Devi , Simatupang Sabar L.T , Damanik Hormaingat 
Published: May 2023

untuk meningkatkan produktivitas kerja perlu memperhatikan tingkat disiplin dan motivasi karyawan sebagai salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi produktivitas kerja. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh disiplin dan motivasi karyawan secara simultan terhadap produktivitas karyawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan data kuantitatif. Menggunakan sempel 69 responden. penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data :, asumsi klasik, validasi, realibilitas, R2 danhipotesis. Hasil regesi linier berganda Y = 19.029 + 0,247 + (0,089) + e (2.770), variabel disiplin kerja menunjukkan bahwa disiplin kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap produktivitas kerja karyawan dengan thitung 2,681 > 1,995, variabel motivasi kerja menunjukkan nilai thitung 0,839 < 1,995 hal ini menunjukkan motivasi kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap prouktivitas kerja. Hasil Fhitung 4,404 > Ftabel 3,13 yang artinya terdapat pengaruh disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap produktivitas kerja karyawan. Sedangkan nilai koefisien determinasi Adjusted R Square yang diperoleh sebesar 0,091 (91%), dan selebihnya dipengaruhi oleh variabel-variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning dan Motivasi Belajar Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Triandika Elsa , Amprasto Amprasto , Rumanta Maman 
Published: May 2023

The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of the PBL model and learning motivation on students' critical thinking skills in science subject class V, Daru I public elementary school, Tangerang district. Quasi-experimental type of research with 2x2 factorial design. The study population consisted of a sample of 110 students and 76 students sampled using purposive sampling techniques. Research instruments use questionnaires and tests. Data analysis with Two Way Anova using SPPS 22.00 for windows. Hypothesis test result data for the influence of learning models with sig=0.043 values < 0.05 dan F values count 4.226 > 3.873 F table. For student learning motivation sig=0.000 < 0.05 dan F value calculate 190.235 > 3.873 F table. And for the influence of the PBL model with learning motivation sig=0.017 value < 0.05 dan F value count 6.020 > 3.873 F table. The results of the analysis show the impact of the PBL model and student motivation on the critical thinking skills of science students.
O‘ZBEKISTON IQTISODIYOTINI INNOVATSION MODELGA O‘TISHINING AYRIM YO‘NALISHLARI
Authors: Ashurov Maxammadjon 
Published: May 2023

Maqola O‘zbekistonda iqtisodiy barqarorlik va raqobatbardoshlikni oshirish hamda ijtimoiy-iqtisodiy taraqqiyotni ta’minlashda innovatsion faoliyatni rivojlantirishda kichik innovatsion korxonalarning ahamiyatiga bag'ishlangan. Maqolada keltirilgan statistik ko‘rsatkichlar mamlakatimizda innovatsion faoliyatni rivojlantirish zaruriyatini, buning uchun kichik innovatsion korxonalarni shakllantirish va rivojlantirish mexanizmlarini yaratish zarurligini isbotladi. Tadqiqot doirasida kichik innovatsion korxonalarni rivojlantirish xususiyatlari o‘rganildi va kichik innovatsion korxonalar faoliyatining ayrim jihatlarini tavsiflovchi ko‘rsatkichlar tahlili o‘tkazildi.
O‘RTA TA’LIM MAKTABLARIDA JISMONIY TARBIYA DARS JARAYONLARINI TAKOMILLASHTIRISHDA YANGICHA PEDAGOGIK YONDASHUV
Authors: Shamuratov Jasur 
Published: May 2023

Ushbu maqolada yangicha pedagogik yondashuv asosida jismoniy tarbiya darsining sifatini yanada yaxshilash maqsadida taklif sifatida yangicha yondashuv ishlab chiqilgan. O‘sib kelayotgan yosh avlodni kelajakda barkamol avlod sifatida kamol topishi uchun, bugungi davr talablaridan kelib chiqqan holda, ta’lim tizimimizni ilmiy yondashuvlar asosida rivojlantirish zaruriyatini paydo qilmoqda, maktablarda hususan jismoniy tarbiya darsining bir qismini nazariy bilimga qaratgan holatda tashkil qilish yuzasidan fikrlar bayon qilingan.
СИЁСИЙ МАФКУРА – ЖАМИЯТ РИВОЖИ ВА ШАХС ФАОЛИЯТИНИНГ АМАЛИЙ АҲАМИЯТИНИ БЕЛГИЛАБ БЕРУВЧИ МУҲИМ ҒОЯЛАР ТИЗИМИ СИФАТИДА
Authors: Эшмаматов Фарруҳ 
Published: May 2023

Мазкур мақолада сиёсий мафкура категорияси, мафкуравий сиёсат юритиш ижтимоий-сиёсий жиҳатлари, ўзига хос ижтимоий-ғоявий усуллари ва воситалари, жамият барқарорлигини таъминлашжа мафкуравий сиёсат олиб боришнинг муҳим омиллари таҳлил қилинган. Шунингдек, жамият ривожи, инсон фаолиятининг амалий аҳамиятини белгилайдиган устувор қадриятлар, тизимлар ва жараёнлар бевосита сиёсий мафкуранинг моҳиятига асосланиши назарий жиҳатдан ёндашилган.
Internal Control Environment and Financial Accountability of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Mid-Western Uganda
Authors: Baguma Muhunga Kule Dr. John B , Nsambu Kijjambu Dr. Frederick , Professor Nixon Kamukama Professor Nixon Kamukama , Rwakihembo Dr. John 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To test the association between internal control environment and financial accountability of SACCOs in Mid-Western Uganda.
Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and positivist paradigm to gather data from 93 SACCOs in Mid-Western Uganda using a closed-ended questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the standard linear regression.
Findings: The study depict a strong positive significant association relationship between internal control environment and financial accountability of SACCOs in Mid-Western Uganda.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The high level of transparency and value for money can be achieved if management puts into place effective internal control environment if SACCOs are to realize a high level of transparence and value for money.
Gastroprotective and Curative Effects of the Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Pittosporum Mannii Hook F. (Pittosporaceae) on Some Models of Gastric Ulcer in Rats
Authors: Wandji Bibiane Aimée , Tatsinkou Francis Désiré Bomba , Piegang Basile Nganmegne , Jocelyne Kenne Benaille , Kamanyi Albert 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This work assesses the antiulcerogenic and antiulcer properties of the aqueous extract of Pittosporum mannii and shows at what dosage this plant would not be of any danger to the patient.
Methodology: The aqueous extract of its bark, orally administered at the doses of 35, 75, 150 and 300mg/kg, has been experimented on acute (HCl/EtOH (150mM HCl in 60% ethanol); ligature of the pylorus) and chronic ulcers (acetic acid; 0.05 ml of 30% acetic acid) induced on rats.
Findings: The results from these experiments show that: the aqueous extract of the barks of Pittosporum mannii possesses antiulcerogenic properties. At 300mg/kg dose, the extract completely inhibited (100%) the ulcer induced by the mixture HCl/EtOH. For the three patterns of gastric ulcers induction used, the mucus weight did not vary significantly (p>0.05) on the treated animals as compared to the negative control groups. In the group that underwent pylorus ligature, the extract did not induce any significant variation in both the gastric acidity and the gastric volume. However these results do not bring out the exact mechanism of action of the plant extract. Furthermore, the extract neither acts in reinforcing the protection barrier of the gastric mucus membrane nor its antisecretory properties. The nitric oxide proportion of the gastric mucous membrane presents a significant variation (p<0.05) at the dose of 300mg/kg. With regards to these results, we realized that this extract increases the nitric oxide rate of the gastric mucosa which intervenes in the healing process. The aqueous extract of the stem bark of Pittosporum mannii provokes the death of all animals of the groups from a dose of 3g/kg (LD100) whereas half of the population of the experimental rats succumbed at the dose of 2.66g/kg (LD50). After two weeks of treatment, the rats that received the extract at the doses of 75, 150 and 300mg/kg presented no significant variation of the hepatic and plasmatic protein levels. The levels of plasma transaminases (AST; 300mg/kg), hepatic ALT (300mg/kg) and plasmatic ALT (150mg/kg) present a significant drop. The stem bark of Pittosporum mannii possess gastroprotective and ulcer-healing effect although at this time it is difficult to explain the exact mechanism involved in these two processes.
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: According to the results obtained, it would be important to realise a histological test of the detoxification organs such as the liver, the heart and the kidneys. Moreover, the cytotoxicity test has to be done to determine the effect of the extract at the cellular level before any therapeutic use
Explore the Role of Different Cognitive Functions in Education
Authors: Asaad Mohammed Ahmed Babker 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this review was toe the role of different cognitive functions in education.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: Cognitive functions can play a significant role in improving education systems by informing instructional design, assessment methods, and student support strategies. It was concluded that application of cognitive functions in education involves utilising the understanding of how the brain processes information to inform instructional design, assessment methods, and student support strategies.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Interventions targeting specific cognitive functions, such as memory-enhancing strategies or attention-focusing techniques, can be used to support students with learning difficulties. Overall, the application of cognitive functions in education can lead to more effective and engaging instruction, personalised learning experiences, and improved academic performance for students.
The Vote Collectors
Authors: Graff Michael , Ochsner Nick 
Published: May 2023

In November 2018, Baptist preacher Mark Harris beat the odds, narrowly fending off a blue wave in the sprawling Ninth District of North Carolina. But word soon got around that something fishy was going on in rural Bladen County. At the center of the mess was a local political operative named McCrae Dowless. Dowless had learned the ins and outs of the absentee ballot system from Democrats before switching over to the Republican Party. Bladen County’s vote-collecting cottage industry made national headlines, led to multiple election fraud indictments, toppled North Carolina GOP leadership, and left hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians without congressional representation for nearly a year. In The Vote Collectors, Michael Graff and Nick Ochsner tell the story of the political shenanigans in Bladen County, exposing the shocking vulnerability of local elections and explaining why our present systems are powerless to monitor and prevent fraud. In their hands, this tale of rural corruption becomes a fascinating narrative of the long clash of racism and electioneering—and a larger story about the challenges to democracy in the rural South. At a time rife with accusations of election fraud, The Vote Collectors shows the reality of election stealing in one southern county, where democracy was undermined the old-fashioned way: one absentee ballot at a time.
Living Queer History
Authors: Rosenthal Gregory Samantha 
Published: May 2023

Queer history is a living practice. Talk to any group of LGBTQ people today, and they will not agree on what story should be told. Many people desire to celebrate the past by erecting plaques and painting rainbow crosswalks, but queer and trans people in the twenty-first century need more than just symbols—they need access to power, justice for marginalized people, spaces of belonging. Approaching the past through a lens of queer and trans survival and world-building transforms history itself into a tool for imagining and realizing a better future. Living Queer History tells the story of an LGBTQ community in Roanoke, Virginia, a small city on the edge of Appalachia. Interweaving historical analysis, theory, and memoir, Gregory Samantha Rosenthal tells the story of their own journey—coming out and transitioning as a transgender woman—in the midst of working on a community-based history project that documented a multigenerational southern LGBTQ community. Based on over forty interviews with LGBTQ elders, Living Queer History explores how queer people today think about the past and how history lives on in the present.