bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Use of Conservation Practices among Arable Crop Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Akinnagbe Oluwole Matthew , John Adenike Mojisola 
Published: April 2023

Conservation practices are tools used to help conserve and improve natural resources necessary to maintain sustainable arable crop production. This study assessed the extent of use of conservation practices among arable crop farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling procedure was used in selecting 200 arable crop farmers. Data were collected through the use of a structured interview schedule. Percentages and mean statistic were used in presenting the results. Findings showed that the major conservation practices adopted by arable crop farmers were mulching (100%), crop rotation (100%), ridging (100%), bush following (99.0%) and mixed cropping (99.0%). The most frequently utilized conservation practices were ridging (95.0%), mulching (91.0%) and mixed cropping (89.9%). Population pressure on land (𝑥̅=3.77) and availability of funds (𝑥̅=3.74) are factors influencing the effective use of conservation practices. The results further revealed that longterm continuity of yield from land (𝑥̅=2.84), long-term sustainability and productivity of land (𝑥̅=2.76) and increased yields (𝑥̅=2.69) were reasons for conservation practices by arable crop farmers. To ensure improvement in yields, arable crop farmers should be extensively encouraged through access to land and funds to promote the adoption of conservation practices.
Comparative Study of Patients' Adherence between Hospital-based and Communitybased Treatment for Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Kaduna State,
Authors: Adagba K.O. , Aliyu A.A. , Ejembi C.L. , Olorukooba A.A. , Joshua I.A. 
Published: April 2023

Background: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) epidemic is threatening the global control of TB. It is driven by the programme, health system and patient related factors. This study aimed at comparing the level of adherence to treatment among MDR-TB patients treated in hospital-based and community-based models of care.
Methods: This was a comparative cross-sectional survey conducted in 2019 with mixed methods of data collection. The study population were 360 MDR- TB patients treated in hospital-based and community-based facilities in Kaduna between 2013 and 2018. Questionnaire, FGD and KII guides respectively were the quantitative and qualitative data collection tools used. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 was used to analyze the quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for analysing qualitative data. The quantitative results were presented in descriptive statistics with level of significance set at p<0.05 and the qualitative results were presented as prose.
Results: The majority were males in the community-based 135 (71.8%) and the hospital-based model 126 (73.3%), with median (IQR) ages of 33 (27-40) years and 34 (27-43) years respectively. Adherence to treatment was significantly higher among patients in hospital-based (64%) compared to community-based (36%), (p 0.001). Availability of family and community support encourages adherence while lack of food supplies, dissatisfaction with services and drug side effects were factors against adherence to treatment. Treatment success rate was similar in both models.
Conclusion: Adherence was better among patients initiated on treatment in the hospital-based model. Adherence should be strengthened in the community-based model by regular counselling and health education.
Oral skills and learner agency in the foreign language classroom
Authors: Håkansson Ramberg Maria , Bøhn Henrik 
Published: April 2023

Learner agency is frequently advocated as a basic principle of contemporary language education, involving learner engagement and autonomy. This principle is supported by research in the fields of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) and formative assessment (FA). These two perspectives may be further linked to models of feedback in the sense that feedback is not only related to feedback on tasks, but also to learning strategies and self-regulation. Related to this, there is evidence that self-assessment (SA) and communication strategies (CSs) have potential for advancing student learning in the language learning classroom.
In the national curricula of foreign languages in the Nordic countries, the concepts of learner agency and self-regulated learning are emphasized as important for developing students’ proficiency. However, in the research literature, little attention has been paid to the combined strategies of SRL and agency in relation to learners’ oral skills. In this article, we discuss factors influencing the usefulness and effectiveness of feedback and how SRL and FA, more specifically SA and CSs, may promote oral skills in the foreign language classroom. Finally, we stress the need for more empirical studies, involving teachers and researchers, examining SRL strategies and learner agency in a Nordic school context.

Keywords: Learner agency; formative assessment; self-regulated learning; student involvement, communication strategies
UPAYA GURU PKN DALAM MENCEGAH PERILAKU BULLYING DI SMA SWASTA IMMANUEL KELURAHAN MADRAS HULU KECAMATAN MEDAN POLONIA KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Naiborhu Murni , Manullang Manahan 
Published: April 2023

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana upaya guru PKn dalam mencegah perilaku bullying di SMA swasta Immanuel Kelurahan Madras Hulu Kecamatan Medan Polonia Kota Medan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya guru PKn dalam mencegah perilaku bullying di SMA swasta Immanuel Kelurahan Madras Hulu Kecamatan Medan Polonia Kota Medan. Jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Lokasi Penelitian di SMA Swasta Immanuel jln. Selamet Ryadi No.1 Medan. dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan menguraikan kondisi dan kenyataan. Teknik Pengumpulan data dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Data primer diperoleh dari guru PKn sebagi informan dengan melakukan wawancara dengan guru PKn sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari dokumen yang berasal dari sekolah SMA swasta Imanuel yang berkaitan dengan perilaku bullying . Hasil Penelitian diperoleh bahwa upaya yang dilakukan guru PKn dalam mencegah perilaku bullying di SMA swasta Immanuel Kelurahan Madras Hulu Kecamatan Medan Polonia Kota Medan ada yang bersifat prefentif antara lain: saat mengajar dikelas guru PKn membuat game tentang stop bullying , membuat kelompok belajar di kelas, menerapkan program guru sahabat anak pada siswa, memberikan himbauan siswa agar menjauhi bullying serta dampak bullying , berdoa secara bersama-sama di kelas di akhir pembelajaran. Sedangkan tindakan yang bersifat kuratif dengan cara mencari akar permasalahan mengapa siswa melakukan bullying, memberikan hukuman atau sanksi berpa surat peringatan dan surat pernyataan secara tertulis bahwa siswa tersebut tidak akan mengulangi perilaku bullying lagi , serta memberikan layanan dan pengawasan.
PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP PENGEMUDI YANG LALAI DALAM KECELAKAN LALU LINTAS YANG MENYEBAKAN KORBAN MENINGGAL DUNIA DI WILAYAH HUKUM POLRESTABES PALEMBANG
Authors: Imanuhadi Imanuhadi , Mahfuz Abdul Latif , Zahri Saipuddin , Salia Erli 
Published: April 2023

Kecelakan di atas disebabkan oleh Faktor manusia merupakan faktor yang paling menentukan. Hal tersebut terjadi karena adanya kecerobohan atau kealpaan pengemudi dalam mengemudikan kendaraannya, kecerobohan pengemudi tersebut tidak jarang menimbulkan kecelakaan lalu lintas yang mengakibatkan kematian. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah 1) Bagaimanakah penegakan hukum terhadap pengemudi yang lalai dalam kecelakan lalu lintas yang menyebakan korban meninggal dunia di Wilayah Hukum Polrestabes Palembang? dan 2) Apa faktor yang mempengaruhi penegakan hukum terhadap pengemudi yang lalai dalam kecelakan lalu lintas yang menyebakan korban meninggal dunia di Wilayah Hukum Polrestabes Palembang??. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah jenis penelitian empiris. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penegakan hukum terhadap pengemudi yang lalai dalam kecelakan lalu lintas yang menyebakan korban meninggal dunia di Wilayah Hukum Polrestabes Palembang telah ditegakan melalui upaya penal dengan sanksi penjara dikenakan Pasal 310 ayat (4) Undang-Undang No. 22 Tahun 2009 tentang lalu lintas dan angkutan jalan, yang mana diancam dengan hukuman pidana paling lama 6 (enam) tahun dan/atau denda paling banyak Rp. 12.000.000,00 (dua belas juta rupiah) dan upaya non penal lebih diarahkan pada pencegahan terhadap terjadinya kecelakan lalu lintas. Dan 2) Faktor yang mempengaruhi penegakan hukum terhadap pengemudi yang lalai dalam kecelakan lalu lintas yang menyebakan korban meninggal dunia di Wilayah Hukum Polrestabes Palembang yaitu a) faktor hukum itu sendiri yaitu Masih banyak peraturan perundang-undangan yang berasal dari produk zaman Belanda sehingga tidak mampu mengakomodir perkembangan yang ada dan masih ada perundang-undangan yang substansinya tidak jelas sehingga memunculkan multitafsir., b) faktor penegak hukum yaitu keterbatasan kemampuan aparat penegak hukum dalam hal ini polisi lalu lintas dalam melakukan penyelidikan dan penyidikan perkara lalu lintas, keterbatas jumlah anggota polisi lalu lintas untuk ditempatkan di lapangan, c) Faktor masyarakat, masih banyaknya mayarakat yang belum sadar hukum dan belum mengerti tentang tata tertib berlalu lintas dan rambu-rambu lalu lintas; d) faktor sarana dan fasilitas yang mendukung penegakan hukum, banyaknya rambu dan marka jalan yang sudah rusak dan tidak terlihat dengan jelas oleh pengguna jalan; e) faktor kebudayaan, masih berlakunya hukum adat yang merupakan hukum kebiasaan yang berlaku di masyarakat.
Pragmatic Analysis of the US Ambassadress’s Political Discourse to the United Nations General Assembly
Authors: Bano Sadia , Shafi Seher , Bibi Bakht 
Published: April 2023

The fact cannot be denied that how a single reality that is the supremacy of America, still continues its pace over the world. Also, American ideals are vastly universal and vaguely used in the political discourses to legitimize its political mission. Qualitative mode of inquiry has been employed to assess the speech and for this, Speech Act theory of Austin (1962) and Searle (1969) has been used as a framework. The tabular presentation of the speech analysis has shown the relative percentages and frequencies of the speech acts employed by the U.S Ambassadress. The result is quite interesting to note that only three speech acts namely expressive, assertive and commissive have been employed by the U.S Ambassadress in her political discourse in order to manipulate the audience. Further, this study exhibits that as always American ideals that is American Dream and American Exceptionalism are propagated through the political discourse and implanted covertly in people’s mind to win their consensus so they accept Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city.
Prognosis of the development of purulent-necrotic complications in stump of the hip
Authors: Dunaevskaya S. S. , Hachatryan A. T. 
Published: April 2023

Purpose of the study: to develop of method for prediction of development of purulent-necrotic complications in amputation stump of the hip.Material and methods. 90 disease histories of patients of both sexes were analyzed, aged 40–91 years old (mean age 65 (40; 91)), admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of obliterating atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities, critical ischemia or gangrene of the foot. Patients were divided into two clinical groups: 1st group - 69 (76.7%) patients with a favorable course of the postoperative period; and 2nd group – 21 patients (23.3%) with a complicated postoperative period of infection of the thigh stump wound.Results. The original method developed includes the determination of the following risk factors: the systemic nature of atherosclerotic vascular damage; amputation at the level of the upper third of the hip; emergency surgery; hematoma in the early postoperative period; prothrombin time; INR; a quick prothrombin test: when receiving the sum of points 16 and more, a high risk of development is predicted, with the sum of points from 13 to 15 – moderate risk; and with a score of less than 12 – low risk of developing purulent-necrotic complications in amputation stump of the hip.Conclusion. Proposed method allows to objectively and quickly determine development of purulent-necrotic complications in amputation stump of hip, which further allows to correct starting therapy and in cases of high risk of development of complications, to prescribe enhanced antibacterial and detoxification therapy.
Caracterización de indicadores de detección de glaucoma con los equipos OCT Spectralis y campímetro Humphrey II en pacientes altos miopes y altos miopes glaucomatosos del Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile
Authors: Rojas B. Felipe , Aguilar V. Mauricio , Meza M. Karl , Pinto C. Catalina , Verdugo H. Paula 
Published: April 2023

Purpose: Characterize and describe glaucoma index parameters of the results of visual exams,
Optical Coherence Tomography and Visual Field, in high myopic subjects with and without the
pathology. Method: Cross sectional and observational study of 39 eyes, 15 high myopic with
glaucoma y 24 high myopic without it. Visual Field (VF) were performed, where the global
index between both groups were analyzed; Mean Deviation (MD), Model Standard Deviation
(MSD) and Visual Field Index (VFI), beside Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), in which the
thickness of the ganglion cells layer (GCL) inside 3 central mm was compared. Results: The
results were satisfactory, demonstrating different characteristics between the high myopic
group with glaucoma and without it, both in VF and OCT exams. It was obtained in the VF
analysis difference in average MD of -4,92 dB + 3,71 (p0,05) and VFI with Friedman Test 10,29 (p>0,05). The statistical OCT
analysis, when comparing GCL, observed that the Temporary sector (T) had a statistically
significant decrease (p
Artritis reumatoide y riesgo cardiovascular
Authors: Karsulovic C. Claudio , Guerrero P. Julia , Goecke S. Annelise 
Published: April 2023

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most frequent cause of premature death according to data
from the American Heart Association and World Health Organization. Incidence and prevalence are
on the rise. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune disease. It is a chronic and
systemic disease characterized by articular involvement with deformity ranging from persistent
pain to premature disability. CVD is the most frequent cause of death in RA patients, even more
than in diabetes mellitus 2 or chronic kidney disease. Multiple CVD risk scales have been tested in
order to obtain a more accurate prediction of premature death by stroke or myocardial infarction
in RA patients. Most of the scales, even those adjusted including RA features like inflammation
and antibodies titles, have failed to properly predict the real CVD risk. Individually, RA specific
autoantibodies have been related with increased CVD risk and multiple mechanistic explanations
have arisen, generating even a new concept called “Autoimmune Atheromatosis”. Nevertheless,
this association fails to give a full understanding of the accelerated and aggressive atheromatosis
process that RA patients develop. New studies oriented to mechanistic explanations are
necessary in order to develop new diagnostic targets and prevention strategies.
Embarazo ectópico cervical y cicatriz de cesárea. Diagnóstico y manejo
Authors: Vergara U. Paula , Sepúlveda-Martínez Álvaro , Parra-Cordero Mauro 
Published: April 2023

Objetivos de la guía clínica:
1. Conocer la existencia del embarazo ectópico en cicatriz de cesárea y cervical.
2. Identificar los factores de riesgo para su aparición.
3. Conocer los criterios diagnósticos ecográficos.
4. Reconocer las complicaciones y sus estrategias de prevención.
5. Realizar el manejo adecuado según edad gestacional, localización, opciones terapéuticas disponibles y deseo de la paciente.
Effect of male pig immunocastration on physical and chemical characteristics of Teruel dry-cured hams
Authors: PÉREZ-CIRIA Leticia , RIPOLL Guillermo , SANZ María Á. , BLANCO Mireia , LATORRE Maria A. 
Published: April 2023

Aim of study: To evaluate the effect of the type of male castration (surgical vs. immunological) on the characteristics of Teruel dry-cured hams.
Area of study: Teruel and Zaragoza (Spain).
Material and methods: A total of 14 dry-cured hams from Duroc × (Landrace × Large White) male pigs intended for the Spanish Protected Designation of Origin ˈTeruel hamˈ were used. Half of them belonged to surgical castrated males (SCM) and the other half to immunocastrated males (IM). Ham weight losses during processing, physical and chemical characteristics were analyzed.
Main results: There were no differences (p>0.05) due to the type of castration in ham weight losses throughout processing, thickness of subcutaneous fat, marbling, maximum stress and intramuscular fatty acid profile. However, hams from IM presented lower (p<0.05) chroma than those from SCM. The type of castration had limited influence on chemical composition; only potassium nitrate and retinol contents were affected (p<0.05), being lower in IM than in SCM. For volatile compounds, IM showed lower (p<0.05) percentages of total alcohols and sulfur compounds and higher (p=0.012) proportion of total acids than SCM. All the hams had negligible androstenone content but IM presented higher (p<0.05) skatole and indole concentrations than SCM, being these levels low.
Research highlights: The type of castration in male pigs seems to have scarce influence on the quality of Teruel dry-cured hams, and therefore, immunocastration could be considered as a possible alternative to surgical castration.
Digitalisasi Marketing Bagi Pelaku UMKM Kabupaten Blitar
Authors: Siti Azizah  , Irfan H. Djunaidi  , Diah Priharsari  , Mas Ayu Ambayoen  , Siti Hamidah  
Published: April 2023

The purpose of community service through this Doctoral Service Grant is to help market MSME products assisted by the Blitar Regency Livestock and Fisheries Service through the Triple-Helix model with the concept of e-commerce. The expected result is to expand the market of assisted MSME products in Blitar Regency produced by OPS Cooperative, Srikandi Kitchen, MuZa Smoked Salted Eggs and AKBest (Akademi Komunitas Negeri Putra Sang Fajar Blitar). The location of community service activities will be carried out in Blitar Regency from May to August 2022. The steps of the activity are: 1. Coordination to establish triple-helix cooperation 2. Improving the product image of MSMEs 3. Provide counseling on market share, knowing desires and recognizing potential customers 4. Providing online processed product promotion facilities 5. Providing skills about online transactions and the Canva application The result that has been obtained during the activity process is that parties in the triple-helix model can coordinate so that MSMEs are always informed of government programs. Canva application training and social media creation assistance can improve the product image of MSMEs and then also provide skills about market share, and potential consumers in addition to online transactions. The continuation of the program is still needed for assistance in order to maintain business motivation and improve product quality.
Analyzing Neovascular Glaucoma and Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Authors: Hentihu Wilda Najmi , Putri Nanda Lessi Hafni Eka 
Published: April 2023

Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is a secondary glaucoma that is generally associated with a poor visual prognosis. The development of new blood vessels above the iris and iridocorneal angle can block the outflow of aqueous humor and cause an increase in intraocular pressure. This study intends to analyze neovascular glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. This research is a case study conducted in a regional hospital in West Java. Researchers make direct observations in the field and collect data from observations and documentation. Researchers found that if acute angle-closure glaucoma is not detected and treated in its early stages, it can lead to temporary vision loss or blindness. There is loss of peripheral vision, followed by loss of central vision. There can be a significant increase in IOP in patients with peripheral patent iridotomy and flat front chambers of the eye. This condition is called malignant glaucoma. This condition is difficult to treat and progressively leads to blindness.
Harga Saham Perusahaan Sub-Sektor Logam : Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhinya
Authors: Kurniawan Lydia , Hidayat Malik , Reynaldo  
Published: April 2023

Harga saham merupakan hal yang penting untuk diketahui oleh seorang investor sebelum membeli saham. Harga saham yang berfluktuatif mewajibkan seorang investor mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perubahannya. Harga saham merupakan salah satu indikator pengelolaan perusahaan. Keberhasilan dalam menghasilkan keuntungan akan memberikan kepuasan bagi investor yang rasional. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui, menganalisis dan mendapatkan bukti empiris tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi harga saham yang dinilai dari debt to equity ratio, net profit margin, dan current ratio. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dari bursa efek indonesia pada perusahaan sub sektor logam dan sejenisnya tahun 2017–2021. Metode pemilihan sampel dengan teknik sampling jenuh menghasilkan 17 perusahaan yang memenuhi kriteria dan pengolahan data dengan menggunakan aplikasi software eviews 9. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa secara parsial variabel net profit margin dan current ratio berpengaruh terhadap harga saham, sedangkan debt to equity ratio tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor logam. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa investor tidak mempertimbangkan debt to equity ratio perusahaan untuk melakukan investasi.
A Network Function Virtualization Architecture for Automatic and Efficient Detection and Mitigation against Web Application Malware
Authors: Mauricio Leopoldo , Rubinstein Marcelo 
Published: April 2023

This paper proposes and implements a Network Function Virtualization (NFV) security architecture to provide automatic and efficient detection and mitigation against Web application malware. The mitigation is given by dynamically chaining a Virtual Security Function (VSF) to the data stream to block malicious exploitation traffic without affecting the benign traffic. We implement an NFV Security Controller (NFV-SC) that interacts with an Intrusion Detection System and a Web Application Firewall (WAF), both implemented as VSFs. We also implement a vulnerability scanner and a mechanism to automatically create rules in advance in the WAF-VSF when a security vulnerability is found in an application, even if no malicious traffic has attempted to exploit the flaw. In addition, it dynamically identifies and removes no longer used security rules to improve performance. We implement and evaluate our security proposal in the Open Platform for NFV (OPNFV). The evaluation results in our experimental scenarios show that the NFV security architecture automatically blocks 99.12% of the HTTP malicious traffic without affecting 93.6% of the benign HTTP requests. Finally, we show that the number of rules in the WAF-VSF severely affects the latency to load HTTP response headers and that the number of redirection OpenFlow rules within Open vSwitches is not enough to significantly impact the end-user experience in modern web browser applications.