bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Goutte tophacée Sévère : Une observation clinique particulière
Authors: Chabchoub Imen , Salah Raida Ben , Frikha Olfa , Frikha Faten , Marzouk Sameh , Bahloul Zouhir 
Published: June 2023

Tophaceous gout is the osteoarticular and cutaneous expression of chronic hyperuricaemia that can occur years after recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthropathies. This metabolic complication is increasingly rare. We report the particular observation of a patient with "historical" tophaceous gout and severely handicapped by polyarticular involvement and skin tophi.
French Abstract
La goutte tophacée est l'expression ostéo-articulaire et cutanée d'une hyperuricémie chronique qui peut survenir des années après des crises récurrentes d'arthropathies inflammatoires aiguës. Cette complication métabolique est de plus en plus rare. Nous rapportons l’observation particulière d’un patient présentant une goutte tophacée « historique » sévèrement handicapé par l’atteinte polyarticulaire et les tophi cutanés.
Mots-clés: Tophus, goutte, arthropathie goutteuse
Information Sources and Needs among Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Farmers in the Shai Osudoku District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Authors: Manteaw S.A. , Folitse B.Y. , Mingle N.A. 
Published: June 2023

This paper seeks to examine and understand the information-seeking behaviour of farmers in terms of their information needs, sources and challenges. Structured questionnaires were administered randomly to 125 mango farmers selected from the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. Besides, one focus group discussion section with the executives of the District mango farmer-based organisation and one-on-one in-depth interview session with the Head of Department of Agriculture in the District were held, coupled with farm visits for personal observations to make for triangulation with the quantitative data. The study showed that radio, leaflets and family/friends remained the first option of choice as sources of information to the mango famers. On the other hand, the Internet, books, newspapers and extension agents emerged as the least sources of preference to the farmers. Selection of varieties/hybrids, pests and disease management and pruning of tree crops were perceived by the farmers as the most pressing information needs, which, to them, were critical to the success of their mango farming business. The study also showed a strong positive relationship (p<0.05) between age of the mango farmers and the use of information. Furthermore, the results revealed that number of years spent on formal education positively correlated (p<0.05) with the use of information from family/friends, books, agricultural input dealers, leaflets and radio. These findings will inform agricultural extension programme planning of the District and the Greater Accra Region, as a whole.
Prediction of Tea Production in Rwanda Using Data Mining Techniques
Authors: Umutoni C. , Ngaruye I. 
Published: June 2023

Rwanda's main economic activity is agriculture, and tea is the country's most important cash crop. There has been extensive research on prediction of tea production in Rwanda but most of the methods applied were the traditional statistical analyzes with limited prediction capability. Data mining algorithm models, linear regression, K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Random Forest Regression, and Extremely Randomized Trees are discussed in this study to identify critical features in different domains to facilitate accurate prediction of tea production in Rwanda. In this study also, an identification of different factors which are strongly associated with tea production and developed data mining models for predicting tea production using training and test data from National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) 2010-2019 is performed and PYTHON, R, and SPSS Version 25 softwares used in this study. The findings reveal that extra tree and random forest are the best model among the others to predict tea production in Rwanda.

French title: Prévision de la production de thé au Rwanda à l'aide de techniques d'exploration de données
La principale activité économique du Rwanda est l'agriculture, et le thé est la culture de rente la plus importante du pays. De nombreuses recherches ont été menées sur la prédiction de la production de thé au Rwanda, mais la plupart des méthodes appliquées étaient des analyses statistiques traditionnelles avec une capacité de prédiction limitée. Les modèles d'algorithmes d'exploration de données, la régression linéaire, le K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), la régression Random Forest et les arbres extrêmement randomisés sont discutés dans cette étude pour identifier les caractéristiques critiques dans différents domaines afin de faciliter la prédiction précise de la production de thé au Rwanda. Dans cette étude également, une identification des différents facteurs qui sont fortement associés à la production de thé et des modèles d'exploration de données développés pour prédire la production de thé en utilisant des données d'entraînement et de test du National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) 2010-2019 est effectuée et les logiciels PYTHON, R, et SPSS Version 25 sont utilisés dans cette étude. Les résultats révèlent que l'arbre supplémentaire et la forêt aléatoire sont les meilleurs modèles parmi les autres pour prédire la production de thé au Rwanda.
Characterisation and in-vitro Control of Curvularia lunata , the Causal Agent of Brown Leaf Spot Disease of Rice in Ghana
Authors: Honger J.O. , Lomotey T. , Kugblenu-Darrah Y. , Bedu I. , Amankwa N.Y. 
Published: June 2023

Irrigated rice production is common in the coastal savannah zone of Ghana. Recent observations have shown the incidence of a new leaf spot disease in some rice basins in the area. Research was carried out to determine the incidence and severity of the disease in the area, identify the causal agent using its cultural and morphological features, complemented with phylogenetic studies of the internal transcribed spacer region. Also, the effect of some selected fungicides and an antagonistic Trichoderma harzianum on the mycelial growth of the fungus was determined in vitro. The disease was found in all the major rice growing districts in the coastal savannah zone with severities ranging from 22.6 to 50.9%. Curvularia lunata was identified as the causal agent of the disease. Carbendazim, Nordox and Mancozeb, totally depressed the mycelial growth of the fungus whiles T. harzianum inhibited the growth of the fungus. These fungicides and antagonistic organism have the potential for the control of the disease in the field.
Effect of Drying Temperature on Proximate Composition and Viability of Maize Dried in a Solar Biomass Hybrid Dryer
Authors: Akowuah J.O. , Mensah L.D. , Obah-Lateo P. , Obeng-Akrof G. 
Published: June 2023

Maize is an important cereal produced for food and feed and its nutritional composition and viability could be affected when subjected to inappropriate drying conditions. This study investigated the effects of drying temperature on the proximate composition and viability of maize grains dried at different levels in a solar biomass hybrid dryer. Proximate analysis was performed using standard A.O.A.C. methods. Germination test was done using sterilized Petri–dishes lined with filter papers to determine the viability of dried grains. Overall mean temperature, 43.63 ± 8.6 ˚C in the dryer was 9 ˚C higher than the average ambient temperature. The moisture content (MC) of grains in the dryer reduced from average 17 % to 11 % (w.b.) in 8 h at an average drying rate of 0.64 %/h. The overall drying efficiency was 12.7 % compared to 5.7 % for the open-sun drying process. The viability of grains dried in the dryer (avg. 95%) compared favourably to the viability of sun-dried grains (96%). The results show that, the temperature in the dryer had no adverse effect on the proximate nutritional composition and viability of dried maize grains. The adoption of solar biomass hybrid dryers for use by smallholder farmers is encouraged due to its suitability in providing a viable drying option to open-sun drying.
Microbial Quality of Fresh Beef from Different Slaughter Facilities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Awojimi I. , Adesida O. , Adediran O.A. , Awodoyin O.R. , Omojola A.B. 
Published: June 2023

This study was done to assess the microbial quality of fresh beef samples, water and contact surfaces from selected slaughter facilities in Oyo state, Nigeria. In a completely randomized design, a total of 127 samples were collected from three different slaughter facilities. They were analyzed for microbial load using standard procedures. Parameters measured were Total Viable Count (TVC), Total Coliform Count (TCC), Total Fungal Count (TFC), Total Escherichia coli Count (TEC), Total Staphylococcus Count (TSC) and Total Salmonella Count (TSLC). The results showed no significant differences (P<0.05) between the mean TVC and TFC of the fresh meat samples collected from the slaughter facilities. However, significant differences existed (P<0.05) between the means of the TCC (log CFU/g) of the beef. The values were 2.30, 1.82 and 10 1.91 for Akinyele central abattoir, Kara Sawmill slaughter slab and Atenda slaughter slab respectively. The TVC, TFC, TCC values recorded for this study were below the standard threshold levels. The presence of Staphylococcus spp, Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp on contact surfaces indicates that the hygienic practices of butchers and general sanitary conditions of the slaughter house facilities are poor, therefore stricter hygiene practices are recommended in Nigerian slaughter houses and abattoirs to safeguard public health.
Lineal Megalithic Scripts found at Degollada de Facay, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands, Spain): A support of prehistoric megalithic Guanche Culture
Authors: Arnaiz-Villena Antonio , Medina Marcial , Juarez Ignacio , Ruiz-delValle Valentin , Lancha-Gómez Félix , Gil-Martin Roberto , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Julián , Mata Luis , Suarez-Trujillo Fabio 
Published: June 2023

Lineal Megalithic Rock Scripts have been found by us: 1) associated to megaliths in Southern Iberia Dolmens at Alcalar Dolmen (Portimao, Portugal), Cumbres Mayores Dolmens (Huelva, Spain) and in a fallen menhir at Zalamea la Real (Huelva, Spain); 2) not associated to megaliths in rocks or stones sizing from a fist in size to 110 cm or more at Zalamea la Real (Huelva, Spain) and other Malaga coastal sites; 3) in widespread rocks and stones in all main Canary Islands; and 4) in an Algerian Sahara shelter (Ti-m Missaou, Ahaggar Mountains area). These lineal megalithic rock scripts are sometimes identical to those of Iberian-Tartessian signary or are admixed with them on rocks. Other authors have also found them in several parts of southern Europe and also in Canary Islands. Some of the signs are repeated and have for us a funeral and religious meaning on the basis of Mother Goddess neolithic/paleolithic religion and Basque Iberian correspondence. It is postulated that these scripts may be the origin of Iberian-Tartessian signary and/or that these widespread stones/rocks were written by people who were learning to write, in contrast to, for example, the defined Iberian scripts found both at Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (Canary Islands), sometimes admixed with them. In the present paper, we describe Lineal Megalithic Script on rock/stones at a pass (between a chain of volcans or “degollada”) on the way from Tefía to Tetir, close to Fuerteventura capital, Puerto del Rosario. These Lineal Megalithic Scirpts are postulated to be precursors of lineal writing of Berber, Iberian-Tartessian, Etruscan, Old Italian Languages, Minoan, Latin, Greek, and others like Runes, Grandeshnitsa and Vinca scripts.
Krobo girls and Dipo puberty rites of passage in the eastern region of Ghana
Authors: Abbey Elizabeth Anorkor , Nasidi Nadir A. 
Published: June 2023

Globalization, which seems to have broken all socio-cultural, and economic barriers, and the growing rate of societal awareness has no doubt challenged many African cultural rites such as female genital mutilation. Despite the fact that Dipo, a Krobo cultural puberty rite, has been criticised by many people, especially on the basis of its treatment of young girls, the Krobo have managed to sustain it due to its centrality to their culture as the ceremony is instituted to promote personal hygiene, home management, and morality. This paper, therefore, examines 35 girls between the ages of 12 to 20 comprising 21 initiates and 14 non-initiates from Odumase-Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The participants were engaged in one-on-one and focused group discussions. Using both primary and secondary data, which is augmented with a qualitative research methodology, this paper examines the perception of girls passing through the Dipo puberty rite. The study reveals two main findings; the belief that Dipo is traditionally ungodly and true Christians must not participate in such activities and the belief that Dipo is a cultural puberty rite of passage that is binding upon the Krobo. It is established that the observance of the Dipo rite in this modern era has attracted a number of criticisms based on the way and manner the rite is conducted, especially from the Christians in Ghana, which causes serious psychological distress among Krobo girls.
Nollywood Celebrities and the Emergence of Pro-Nigeria Fan Cultures in Cameroon: A Conceptual Discourse
Authors: Endong Floribert Patrick C. 
Published: June 2023

Like other world cinemas, Nollywood has since its inception in the 1990s, engendered actor fandom inside and outside Nigeria. Indeed, the trans- nationalisation and explosion of Nollywood have enabled the popularity not only of Nigerian films, but also of Nollywood stars, in countries across the world. As mentioned in passing by a number of commentators, Nollywood celebrities have rapidly become stars in such places as African Diasporas in the West, in Caribbean countries and most especially in Africa. In tandem with this, a number of Nigerian actors have, thanks to their popularity, been recruited to work in giant political and marketing campaigns outside Nigeria. However, although mentioned in a number of cinema studies and blog articles, the issue of the emergence of Nollywood actors’ fans in countries across Africa remains understudied nay downplayed in research works. The studies that evoke this phenomenon tend to do so just in passing. In the bid to fill this gap in knowledge, the present article attempts an examination of pro-Nigeria fan cultures which emerged in Cameroon from early 2000s as a result of the popularity of Nollywood films and Nigerian actors in the country. Based on secondary sources and critical observations, the paper argues that Nollywood stars have been one of Nigeria’s major image makers in Cameroon. These stars contribute immensely to the deconstruction of anti-Nigeria stereotypes, as well as to laundering a Nigerian image which has for decades, appeared seriously battered.
Kontribusi Pengajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam Menumbuhkan Kepercayaan Diri Murid Distabilitas
Authors: Sembiring Lena Anjarsari , Yulianto Auw Tammy , Simon Simon 
Published: June 2023

Latar-belakang tulisan ini berpijak ditemukannya suatu fakta bahwa kontribusi para pengajar dalam membantu meningkatkan kepercayaan diri murid penyandang distabilitas belum secara signifikan. Kontribusi nyata sebagai seorang guru amat diperlukan mengingat murid yang terkategori sebagai distabilitas pada tahun 2020-2021 mencapai angka 144.621 siswa. Besarnya murid penyandang distabilitas menjadi perhatian setiap kita terutama guru untuk membantu secara pendidikan maupun mental. Di dalam menguraikan tulisan ini, peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur. Rumusan pertanyaan yang hendak dijawab dalam artikel ini, bagaimana gambaran problematik penyandang distabilitas? Serta seperti apa kongkret kontribusi pengajar PAK dalam menumbuhkan kepercayaan nara didik? Hasil pembahasan pada artikel ini mengemukakan bahwa problematik yang dialami murid penyandang distabilitas mereka menerima stigma negatif serta rawan pada kesehatan mental. Kontribusi nyata pengajar untuk membantu menumbuhkan kepercayaan diri murid melalui pendekatan guru berbasis friendship, pendidikan berbasis praktik ketrampilan serta pendidikan berbasis kemandirian hidup. Kepercayaan diri murid akan bertumbuh bila hal ini akan terealisasi serta para pendidik mencontoh bagaimana sikap Yesus memanusiakan kaum distabilitas.
Kekuatan Pembuktian Akta Otentik Dalam Proses Peradilan Perdata Pada Pengadilan Negri di Yogyakarta
Authors: Holidi M 
Published: June 2023

Undang-Undang No. 2 Tahun 2014 tentang Perubahan atas Undang- Undang No. 30 Tahun 2004 tentang Jabatan Notaris (UUJN). Undang-Undang Jabatan Notaris ini termasuk salah satu peraturan perundang-undangan yang menyinggung mengenai akta yang dibuat oleh Notaris, bahwa akta yang selanjutnya disebut akta adalah akta autentik yang dibuat oleh atau di hadapan notaries menurut bentuk dan tatacara yang ditetapkan dalam undang-undang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yuridis normatif. Dengan jalam menelaah dan mengkaji suatu peraturan per undang-undangan yang berlaku dan berkopenten untuk digunakan sebagai dasar untuk melakukan pemecahan masalah. Kegunaan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana kekuatan hukum akta notaris dalam proses pembuktian di pengadilan pada proses peradilan perdata pada pengadilam negeri Yogyakarta dan apakah akta notaris dapat dibatalkan oleh hakim di pengadilan pada proses pradilan perdata. Dari hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa Terdapat Kekuatan Hukum Akta Notaris Dalam Proses Pembuktian di Pengadilan Pada Proses Peradilan Perdata pada Pengadilan Negeri Yogyakarta serta Akta Notaris Dapat Dibatalkan oleh Hakim di Pengadilan Pada Proses Pradilan Perdata.
MAKNA FINAL DAN MENGIKAT PUTUSAN DEWAN KEHORMATAN PENYELENGGARA PEMILU (DKPP) (Studi Putusan Nomor 317-Pke-DKPP/X/2019 Perihal pemberhentian tetap secara tidak hormat komisioner Komisi Pemilihan Umum)
Authors: Surawijaya  
Published: June 2023

Pada Tahun 2019 Dewan Kehormatan Penyelenggara Pemilu (DKPP) mengeluarkan Putusan Nomor 317-PKE-DKPP/X/2019 yakni memutus menjatuhkan sanksi pemberhentian tetap secara tidak hormat kepada salah satu anggota komisioner Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) yaitu Evi Novida Ginting Manik sebagai penyelenggara Pemilu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang makna final dan mengikat putusan DKPP pada Putusan Nomor : 317-PKE-DKPP/X/2019. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan induktif. Teknik pengumpulan data, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan Makna final dan mengikat Putusan DKPP pada Putusan Nomor 317-PKE-DKPP/X/2019 adalah final dan mengikat bagi organ Tata Usaha Negara, final artinya Putusan DKPP tidak dapat diajukkan upaya hukum atas putusan etik, sedangkan mengikat artinya Putusan DKPP mengikat bagi Presiden, KPU, KPU Provinsi, KPU Kabupaten/Kota, maupun Bawaslu untuk melaksanakan putusan DKPP.
Del positivismo al desarrollismo: esbozo histórico de la Universidad de El Salvador, 1870-1960
Authors: Tobar Quintero Luis Antonio 
Published: June 2023

PROBLEMA: las influencias de las ideas positivistas y desarrollistas en la dirección del modelo profesionalizante en la Universidad de El Salvador. OBJETIVO: explicar el desarrollo institucional de la Universidad de El Salvador, conociendo las bases sociológicas del estudio sobre la universidad, desde la entrada de las ideas positivistas promovidas por los liberales de finales del siglo XIX, pasando por la influencia vitalista, es decir, las ideas de la cultura y la educación como la actividad central de la universidad, hasta llegar a la etapa desarrollista, donde se tuvo el mayor crecimiento científico, artístico y cultural a mediados del siglo XX. MÉTODO: se utilizó un método cualitativo de tipo documental, debido a que las principales fuentes de consulta fueron revistas, libros y sitios web. RESULTADOS: se profundizó en la influencia de las ideas positivistas y desarrollistas al interior de la universidad y cuales fueron algunos de los intelectuales más representativos de estas épocas. CONCLUSIÓN: la universidad atravesó diversos periodos de avances y retrocesos, hasta llegar a la etapa de mayor crecimiento a mediados del siglo XX.
Una isla en una red: el Noveno Congreso Panamericano de Educación Física, Curazao 1984
Authors: Scharagrodsky Pablo Ariel 
Published: June 2023

PROBLEMA: el problema exploró las tensiones y acuerdos relacionados a la circulación de saberes, expertos e instituciones producidas en el IX Congreso Panamericano de Educación Física. OBJETIVO: analizar los saberes transmitidos, la función de los expertos y el papel de las instituciones nacionales e internacionales durante el IX Congreso Panamericano de Educación Física desarrollado en Curazao en 1984. MÉTODO: el enfoque analítico se fundamentó a partir de una perspectiva socio-histórica con énfasis en la historia social de los saberes y expertos, en diálogo con la historia de la educación física como disciplina escolar. RESULTADOS: entre los principales resultados se identifica al congreso como un espacio en el que convivieron una diversidad de perspectivas y temas. Por un lado, perspectivas biomédicas con énfasis en el rendimiento, con base experimental. Por el otro, enfoques pedagógicos contradictorios en los que convivieron posiciones tradicionales con enfoques críticos en términos educativos. CONCLUSIÓN: en la circulación de estas perspectivas y discursos, los expertos y las instituciones internacionales tuvieron un papel fundamental.
Las consecuencias negativas que afrontan las niñas en el contexto con desigualdad de género
Authors: Najarro Gudiel Katelin Julissa 
Published: June 2023

PROBLEMA: las consecuencias negativas en un contexto con desigualdad es un tema cotidiano del área rural, que afecta a las niñas en lo social, educativo, económico y familiar donde se practica la inequidad de género. Diversos estudios plantean las consecuencias negativas que conlleva la desigualdad de género entre ellos daños emocionales, trato desigual, humillaciones, poca oportunidad para estudiar, violencia física o verbal y matrimonios a temprana edad. Se le considera como prioritario en los ejes del curriculum de la reforma educativa la equidad de género, problemática que debe ser objeto de estudio dentro de una investigación para ser minimizada. OBJETIVO: analizar las consecuencias negativas que deben afrontar las niñas en un contexto con desigualdad de género. MÉTODO: el enfoque de la investigación fue cualitativo, con un alcance descriptivo y de diseño etnográfico, la muestra estuvo conformada por 5 madres de familia y 5 alumnas de sexto grado del ciclo escolar 2022. El instrumento utilizado fue los microrrelatos de vida. RESULTADOS: se identificaron las consecuencias negativas que deben afrontar las niñas en un contexto con desigualdad de género los cuales son trato injusto, humillaciones, inseguridad, excluidas, desconsoladas, tristeza, baja autoestima y trabajo doméstico no remunerado. CONCLUSIÓN: las consecuencias negativas por las que se ven afectadas las niñas del nivel primario, cuando no se les trata equitativamente les afecta en su desarrollo personal.