bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dystocia induced by ventral abdominal hernia in a peripaturient goat: A case report
Authors: Duhu D.C. , Eze A.C. , Ugwu N.E. 
Published: June 2023

A West African dwarf goat was presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria with the primary complaint of swollen abdomen and straining. Upon examination, the abdomen was observed to be enlarged and a fetus can be felt on abdominal ballottement. Presence of hernia ring was confirmed on the caudal ventral abdominal area before the umblicus. Caesarean section and consequent herniorrhaphy was adopted to correct thehernia. Three kid goats were delivered, and the animal survived uneventfully.
Serological detection of foot and mouth disease antibodies in apparenty healthy pigs within federal capital territory, Abuja
Authors: EchiodaOgbole M. , Olabode H.K.O. , Maliafia S. , Ameh J.A. 
Published: June 2023

Swine production contributes significantly to the economic wealth of most farmers in developing nations including Nigeria. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been a highly contagious viral disease of agricultural importance in domestic ruminants and pigs, hampering livestock productivity in countries where the disease is still endemic. The study aimed to determine the swine FMD occurrence in order to elucidate the disease burden within Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and its environs. One hundred (100) sera were collected from Pigs and subjected to 3ABC ELISA test at the FMD Laboratory in National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom. The result showed that out of 100 sera samples tested for FMD antibodies, 26 (26%) were positive and 74 (74%) were negative. Sero-positive distribution showed sow/gilt (32.7%), younger pigs (57.7%) and local breeds (50%) were more exposed to FMD. Although, this was not significant (P>0.05). Questionnaire report further showed knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) of farmers was good, however, the absence of vaccination could be a contributing factor to FMD spread to other susceptible and between carrier livestock within the study area. This finding suggests an increasing occurrence of FMD in pigs within the Guinea Savanna Zone of North-Central Nigeria. In conclusion, FMD antibodies were detected in apparently healthy, unvaccinated pigs of all breeds, ages and sex slaughtered and reared in the FCT. Control efforts should be put in place to prevent possible transmission of Foot and Mouth Disease between pigs and cattle and other ruminants within and between herds, market and slaughter slabs.
A comparative study of EEG findings among subjects in seizure-remission and patients with epilepsy in a resource constrained west African psychiatric hospital.
Authors: Aina O. F , Owoeye A. O , Oluwaniyi S. O , Amoo I. G 
Published: June 2023

Background: Epilepsy is one of the commonest chronic neurological disorders, most especially in developing countries of the World. Again, electroencephalography (EEG) is an important investigation in epileptology and more so in monitoring seizure remission. Thus, in a resource constrained country like Nigeria, our study aimed to determine the epileptiform activities using routine EEG recordings on subjects in seizure remission compared to those subjects with active seizures.
Methods: In our study, and following ethical approval, standard EEG recording was carried out on convenient samples of equal number (131) of subjects with active seizure and those in seizure remission using the “Neurofax” Electroencephalography, EEG-1200 (R) machine. The EEG machine was used to carry out an awake 22-channel EEG scalp recording on each subject.
Results: Among subjects with active seizures, the mean duration of seizure was 2.80±2.44 years, with range of 0.5 to 12.0 years. For subjects in seizure remission (SSR), the mean duration of remission was 2.41±1.03 years, with range of 1 to 5 years. Out of the 131 subjects with seizure, 37 (28.3%) had normal EEG recording; and 94 (71.7%) had abnormal EEG recordings with various forms of epileptiform activities. On the other hand, of the 131 subjects in seizure remission (SSR), nearly half, 62 (47.3%) had normal EEG recording and 69(52.7%) had abnormal (epileptiform activities) recording. The difference in these EEG findings between the two study groups was significant with F=19.29, p=0.00*; t=-2.22,
p=0.028*; and 95% Confidence Interval, CI=-0.70 to -0.40.
Conclusion: In addition to clinical evaluation, routine EEG recording can be used to monitor seizure remission in resource constrained countries such as Nigeria.
Relevance and challenges of neuroimaging for childhood tuberculous meningitis diagnosis in a resource-constraint country: A case report and literature review
Authors: Ibraheem R.M. , Ariyibi S.O. , Gobir A.A. , Johnson A.R. , Yusuf M.J. , Adeleke N.A. 
Published: June 2023

Objective: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) may be an undiagnosed cause of childhood mortality or neurologic sequelae. Cranial computed tomography (CT) scan remains a relevant diagnostic and prognostic tool amidst negative cerebrospinal fluid or sputum findings for tuberculous meningitis (TBM) diagnosis. Delays in diagnosis and treatment increase morbidity in resource-constraint countries.
Case report: A seven-year-old boy was referred with three weeks history of fever, progressive body weakness, aphasia and unconsciousness (three days). He had right cranial nerve III palsy, generalized hypertonia, and hyperreflexia in right lower limbs. All tuberculosis tests were negative except the cranial CT findings of leptomeningeal enhancement with basilar involvement and evidence of obstructive hydrocephalus. He was managed with anti-tuberculous drugs, prednisolone, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and physiotherapy, and made a significant recovery after a year of anti-tuberculosis treatment.
Conclusion: The cranial CT scan findings facilitate TBM diagnosis for which prompt treatment commencement is crucial for a good outcome.
MIDDLE AGES FUNERAL MONUMENTS IN KABARDINO-BALKARIA (MEDIEVAL KABARDIAN MOUNDS)
Authors: МАКОЕВ Б.Н. 
Published: June 2023

Статья посвящена исследованию кабардинских курганов, расположенных на территории Кабардино-Балкарии. В работе рассмотрены все характерные черты кабардинских курганов, проанализирована история их изучения. Раскопки кабардинских курганов велись с конца XIX в. Уже в советский период были решены вопросы датировки курганных захоронений и этнокультурная принадлежность к адыгской этнической группе. С конца XIX в. по настоящее время было изучено значительное количество курганных комплексов, которые позволили накопить первичные знания об этногенезе адыгских племен, системе расселения. Но, несмотря на всю проделанную работу, остается множество проблемных зон, связанных с локализаций и датировкой кабардинских курганных комплексов, что в свою очередь подталкивает к их систематическому изучению.
The article is devoted to the study of Kabardian mounds located on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria. The paper considers all the characteristic features of the Kabardian burial mounds, analyzes the history of their study. Excavations of Kabardian mounds were carried out since the end of the 19th century. Already in the Soviet period, the issues of dating burial mounds and ethno-cultural belonging to the Adyghe ethnic group were resolved. From the end of the 19th century to the present, a significant number of mound complexes were studied, which made it possible to accumulate primary knowledge about the ethnogenesis of the Adyghe tribes, and the system of settlement. But, despite all the work done, there remain many problem areas associated with the localization and dating of the Kabardian kurgan complexes, which in turn encourages their systematic study.
Effect of Training and Development on Employee Productivity in Private Hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya
Authors: Mualuko Josephat , Rintari Nancy , Moguche Abel 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: To explore the effect of training and development on employee productivity in private hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya
Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design to collect data using closed-ended questionnaires in 10 private hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya. Ten (10) human resources managers and 79 departmental heads from the hospitals participated making a total of 89 respondents selected using census method. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively with SPSS Version 23 and the results presented descriptively using frequency, percentage and mean. Inferential statistics such as linear and multiple regression analysis were done whereas tables and explanations were used
Results: The questionnaire responses on employee productivity indicated that a combined total of 58(77%) respondents were in agreement that there were employee productivity policies. Nevertheless, a combined total of 60(80%) did not agree that employees were usually very effective in reporting the duties performed at a particular time. The questionnaire responses on training indicated that a combined total of 59(79%) were in agreement that there was a culture of employee on job training in the organization. However, a combined total of 60(80%) did not agree that employees were allowed time off to enable for training and development. Further, the R-square was 0.224 hence indicating that training had a 22.4% influence on employee productivity.
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study concluded that in as much as employees purported to have achieved their targets there was laxity on formally reporting on what they done. Additionally, when the staff requested to be given some time off to attend a personal training it was rejected since it would result to overburdening of other staff with more duties. The study recommends that hospital management should frequently conduct an audit on the procedures and processes required to be attained by the employee.
Breastfeeding Experiences of Mothers with Babies Admitted to the University Teaching Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Munang’andu Samantha , Maimbolwa Margret , Mayimbo Sebean 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The main objective was to explore the breastfeeding experiences of mothers with babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Women and Newborn Hospital (WNBH), Lusaka, Zambia.
Methodology: A qualitative phenomenological transcendental (descriptive) design using unstructured in-depth interviews with mothers of babies admitted to the NICU at UTH Women and Newborn, Lusaka, Zambia was used to explore the experiences. All the interviews were recorded and then transcribed thereafter analysed using thematic analysis.
Findings: Findings revealed that breastfeeding in NICU was breastfeeding in a restricted environment as mothers had inadequate time for breastfeeding and bonding. Mothers perceived the NICU to be a painful and scary place. The breastfeeding support was perceived as good breastfeeding support while some mothers perceived the support as inadequate or no breastfeeding support. Nevertheless, mothers had alternative support options while breastfeeding in a restricted environment and the options included praying to God Almighty, strengthening oneself and peer support.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concluded that separation of mothers from their babies was a source of pain and NICU was not a conducive environment for breastfeeding. Mothers need more time with their babies so as to promote breastfeeding and bonding.
Detección de Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis y Ureaplasma urealyticum en mujeres entre 18 a 50 años del Centro de Salud Básico de Wichub Huala en Guna Yala, en los meses de junio a octubre del año 2019
Authors: Iglesias Yanilka M. , Ramos Yulianna I. , Gonzalez Norayda L. , Espino Carmen I. , De Moreno Nora 
Published: June 2023

Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis y Ureaplasma urealyticum colonizan, principalmente, el tracto genital y se han asociado a diversas enfermedades como: endometritis, corioamnionitis, ruptura prematura de membranas, muerte fetal, entre otras. Este estudio descriptivo de corte transversal tuvo como objetivo la detección de C. trachomatis, M. hominis y U.urealyticum en muestras endocervicales de mujeres entre 18 a 50 años atendidas en el Centro de Salud Básico de Wichub Huala de Guna Yala. Este centro también recibe pacientes de áreas aledañas de las islas de Nalunega, Corbisky y Mamitupu. Para la detección, se utilizaron los métodos de cultivo en Agar A8 y caldo B10, y reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR). A las participantes se les aplicó una encuesta para obtener información sobre factores de riesgo asociados a estas infecciones. Como resultado, se obtuvo un 10% de casos positivos distribuidos de la siguiente manera: 6% de U. urealyticum, 2% de M. hominis y 2% de C. trachomatis. Entre los casos positivos se observó que ninguna utilizaba métodos anticonceptivos de barrera, tienen bajo nivel de escolaridad, iniciaron su vida sexual a temprana edad y se encuentran entre los 30 y 45 años de edad.
Diagnóstico de la abundancia de microplástico en tres playas del distrito de Las Tablas, Pacífico panameño, durante agosto y octubre de 2022
Authors: Barrera M Calixto , Fuentes Mariel , Cedeño Jesús , Domínguez Enith , Cedeño Adriana , Argüello Brayan , Irias Ariana 
Published: June 2023

Los microplásticos son fragmentos plásticos de un tamaño menor a 5 mm de diámetro que actualmente son considerados contaminantes emergentes. Ante la falta de información relacionada con MPs en la zona, la presente investigación tuvo la finalidad de evaluar la abundancia y características de MPs en las playas Las Comadres, El Estero y El Uverito, distrito de Las Tablas, provincia de Los Santos. Las muestras fueron colectadas en los meses de agosto y octubre de 2022, en un transecto de 100 metros paralelos a la línea pleamar y tomando cinco muestras de arena en cada muestreo. Los MPs se contabilizaron y se clasificaron por forma y color. La abundancia se expresó en ítems/m2 y fue de 34,4, 37,2 y 9,2 ítems/m2 para Las Comadres, El Estero y El Uverito, respectivamente, encontrándose diferencias significativas entre El Uverito y el resto de las playas (p= 0,001). Goma espumosa, fragmentos y láminas fueron las formas predominantes de MPs encontrados en las playas, mientras que los MPs de color blanco fueron los más abundantes. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian contaminación por MPs en las playas del distrito de Las Tablas, lo que crea una línea base de conocimientos que ofrece información importante para que los responsables en la toma de decisiones y público en general implementen alternativas para lograr una gestión integral de desechos sólidos, en especial los de origen plástico.
Türkçede Önvarsayım ve Önvarsayım Göstericileri
Authors: HİRİK Seçil 
Published: June 2023

İletişimin devamlılığı için iş birliği içerisinde olmak ne kadar önemliyse konuşurlar arasındaki ortak bağlamın, deneyimlerin ve genel geçer bilgilerin varlığı da bir o kadar önem taşımaktadır. Yazılı ya da sözlü metnin akıcılığı sağlayabilmek ve konuşurlar arasında iletişimi sürdürebilmek için karşılıklı sunulan bilginin varsayılan düzeyde olması gerekmektedir. İletişimin tarafları arasında ön kabul gerektiren bu bilgiler önvarsayımları oluşturmaktadır. Bir örtük anlam unsuru olan sezdirimler kadar olmasa da önvarsayımlar da bu anlam alanının bir parçası olarak görev yapmakla beraber yüzey yapıda da izler taşımaları bakımından açık anlama da yaklaşmaktadır. Önvarsayımla ilgili alanda yapılan çalışmalarda anlambilimsel ve edimbilimsel olmak üzere iki yaklaşımın benimsendiği görülmektedir. Anlambilimsel yaklaşım, dilsel işaretleyicilerin izlerini takip ederken edimbilimsel yaklaşım önvarsayımsal anlamların bağlamdan çıkarılması gerekliliğini savunmaktadır.
Bu çalışmada anlambilimsel yaklaşım benimsenmiş olmakla beraber sözcelerin sunduğu ve dilsel göstericilerle belirlenen anlamlar, bağlamla da desteklenmektedir. Sezgisel olarak üretilen sözcelere dayanarak önvarsayımların özellikleri şu şekilde sıralanmaktadır: olumsuzlama ve sürdürülebilirlik, uzlaşımsallık, konuşura aitlik ve uygunluk, tartışılmazlık ve kesinlik, yüzeysel görünümler sunma, gerektirme içeriği, odaksıl olmama, göndergesellik. Tüm bu özellikleri yansıtan ve konuşurun sözcesinde sunduğu önvarsayımsal önermeyi destekleyen dilsel unsurlar ise morfolojik, sözcüksel ve söz dizimsel göstericiler olarak sınıflandırılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, daha sonrasında yapılması amaçlanan önvarsayım göstericilerinin Türk dilinin tarihî lehçelerindeki ve Türkiye Türkçesinin farklı dönemlerinden seçilen edebi metinlerindeki (derlem tabanlı) görünümünü sunmak için bir zemin hazırlamaktadır.
Econometric Modelling of CGPA and its Associated Factors: A Study of Undergraduate Students of Riphah International University Malakand Campus
Authors: Khan Zahid , Ismail Muhammad , Hussain Jawad , Khan Muhammad Idrees 
Published: June 2023

This study is conducted to model the CGPA and its associated factors of undergraduate students of Riphah International University Malakand Campus Chakdara Dir lower, Pakistan. The stratified random sampling method is used to identify the students from population. The academic departments are considered as strata. One hundred and eight undergraduate students are selected for taking information from the University. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) Model is used for modelling the CGPA and its associated factors. The MLR model shows that SSC obtained marks, parents’ education, parents’ support and attention in classes is significantly related with obtained CGPA of the students. In terms of policy recommendations, the results of this study present several policies for teachers, parents and administration. Both teachers and administration should focus on attention of students in class. Teachers should prepare interesting and informative lecture that students remain attentive in class. While administration should ensure standard class rooms consist of necessary facilities. Parents should support their children morally, financially and every aspect of life. Teacher and University administration should focus on those students who have illiterate parents. They should play role to guide the students more as their parents is illiterate. Finally, parents should ensure high marks of their children in previous classes that they can perform well in university. This study can be extended to other universities with large sample sizes. Other factors like teacher, environment and administration role can be consider for future study.
Editorial
Authors: Gasca Bazurto Luis Fernando 
Published: June 2023

En el presente número especial de IGNIS iniciamos el proceso de alineación temática de la revista hacia los intereses de la escuela de Comunicación y Bellas Artes. Dicha decisión obedece a la necesidad de consolidar un espacio de divulgación científica para los proyectos de investigación de la escuela y a la vez abierto hacia la comunidad académica externa que precisa ampliar y consolidar más lugares de encuentro en el área de las ciencias humanas. Nuestro objetivo es continuar con la tarea de consolidar la revista como ente divulgativo de calidad que permita alcanzar el nivel de indexación deseado. Ello conlleva nuevos retos. Por ejemplo, subir la exigencia para los artículos postulados de manera que se puedan escoger los de mayor excelencia, asegurar el rigor en los procesos de evaluación y perfeccionar los procesos editoriales. Asimismo, se espera en el futuro próximo acceder al medio digital para ampliar nuestra cobertura a nivel nacional e internacional.
En la presente publicación de IGNIS el lector encontrará artículos que manifiestan la diversidad de enfoques en torno a la comunicación, la moda, la tecnología, y la imagen, entre otros. Destacamos el artículo del Dr. Alberto Bejarano filósofo egresado de la Universidad de París VIII e investigador del Instituto Caro y Cuervo. El Dr. Bejarano reflexiona sobre la importancia de la imagen en el documental “Nostalgia de la Luz” del director chileno Patricio Guzmán. Por otro lado, la profesora Claudia Patricia Zuluaga, del programa de Diseño de Modas de la institución, analiza la realidad aumentada desde un enfoque pedagógico y la manera en que esta tecnología contribuye al aprendizaje de manera entretenida. En literatura encontramos dos interesantes textos. El primero, es un sesudo análisis que lleva a cabo el Magister Julio César Mazo González sobre el tema del amor en la obra del escritor Tomás González. El segundo, es un texto de la antropóloga visual Diana Bernal que hace un panorama sobre la figura mítica de Andrés Caicedo con la intención de visibilizar el aporte del escritor caleño en la literatura y la cinematografía colombiana. En conclusión, invitamos al lector a explorar la revista en la que seguramente hallará más temas de su interés.
Agradecemos a quienes contribuyeron e hicieron posible el presente número: a los lectores, árbitros, al diseñador gráfico, a los integrantes de los comités, a los autores y líderes de área y de Publicaciones.
Tecnologías de fabricación aditiva. La impresora 3D, antecedentes y funcionamiento
Authors: Heredia Martínez Carlos Augusto , Franco Rubio Juan Pablo 
Published: June 2023

Poder fabricar objetos, piezas y modelos físicos con los cuales se puedan hacer estudios de funcionalidad, resistencia, textura, entre otras características, es de gran importancia tanto en el ámbito académico como en el empresarial. Por ejemplo, en el sector educativo, la utilización de la tecnología de impresión 3D facilita la implementación de proyectos en etapas críticas como el prototipado. De igual forma, en la medicina, el diseño de prótesis personalizadas da una solución a bajo costo para las personas con discapacidades físicas.
En este artículo inicialmente se realiza una breve introducción a los antecedentes de la im-presión 3D, luego se presentan diferentes tecnologías de adición de material en la elaboración de objetos, posteriormente se identifican las etapas características del proceso de impresión y finalmente se reconocen algunos de los materiales más usados en diferentes aplicaciones de esta tecnología.
L’utilisation de la vidéo 360° dans la formation professionnelle des enseignants : une synthèse des connaissances
Authors: Roche Lionel , Rolland Cathy , Cunningham Ian 
Published: June 2023

La vidéo 360° est un nouvel outil qui s’est développé et son usage dans la formation des enseignants a débuté il y a moins de 10 ans. À partir d’une analyse systématique de la littérature existante en utilisant les principales bases de données, notre objectif est de rendre compte des principaux résultats de recherche actuels et de pouvoir envisager de nouvelles perspectives de recherche, mais aussi des pistes pour intégrer ce nouvel outil dans le cadre de la formation des enseignants. Quatre principaux points de résultats ont pu être dégagés : 1) la vidéo 360° comme outil pour développer la réflexivité sur l'enseignement, 2) la vidéo 360° comme outil de préparation et d'accompagnement des stages, 3) la vidéo 360° comme outil de développement de la perception des enseignants, 4) la vidéo 360° comme outil d'amélioration de la connaissance des contenus d’enseignement.
The Gestalt Reflecting Team
Authors: Brier Rachel 
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This paper demibes and dyss a new madel for mining advd sbclents in the difficult am uf genuine dialogue. The Gtstalt Reflecting Team rep- the prestnt hierarchical pxformance-oriented clinical pncticum, much used in many Gestalt trainings, with a more cmnp1ex system that combines the Gestalt contact cycle with the Reflecting Team fhm famiIy systems therapy. It provides a safe and open envimmnt for students to explore Mi relational capacities. By incorpwaling the principles of Gestalt therapy itself- field thewy, phmomena1ogy. and dialogic existentialism - the Gwtalt Reflecting Team offers trainers a dynamic method of teaching and students a powerful rnerhod of self dise~"ery. Key words: Advanced training, Contact Cycle, Reflecting Team, Genuine Dialogue, Field theory, Phenomenology.