bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Health service factors influencing uptake of cervical visual inspection with acetic acid in selected health facilities in Embu County, Kenya
Authors: Evah M. M. , Abednego O. , Innocent M. , Emmah M. 
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among females in developing countries. Despite widespread screening efforts for cancer of the cervix and training on VIA/VILLI, deaths due to cervical cancer remain high. This study aimed to determine Health Service Provider factors influencing the uptake of cervical cancer screening by VIA in selected health facilities in Embu County, Kenya.
METHODOLOGY
Data were collected from 14 healthcare providers who were the initial study respondents from 7 purposively selected health facilities. Data collection tools were self-administered questionnaires and structured interviews for key informants. Additional secondary data were obtained from the health facility records and KDHS 2014. For data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative techniques of analysis were applied.
RESULTS
Lack of awareness creation on VIA, lack of skills to do VIA, lack of supplies for VIA, cost and fear of speculum examination by women were some factors leading to low uptake of cervical cancer screening.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Increasing awareness of VIA needs to be done such as through recruitment of male champions for cervical cancer screening to mobilize and participate in awareness campaigns. Moreover, there needs to be an increase in the number of health care providers trained in VIA and cryotherapy and creating a pool of trainers of other health service providers. Additionally, the provision of VIA supplies needs to be ensured and VIA services offered free of charge. MOH and county governments' departments of health should ensure support supervision at least once per quarter to the health care workers trained on VIA.
Performance Modelling of Co-Fired Palm Kernel Shell -Pulverized Coal Blend in Steam Power Plant
Authors: Ighodaro O. O. , Ndem F. E. 
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the performance of co-firing palm kernel shell (PKS) and pulverized coal in a steam power cycle. The process simulation software Aspen Hysys was used in the simulation. The study analyzed the various emitted combustion product gases. The cycle efficiency and Power output for each fuel sample blend was carried out. This provided the basis for the performance comparison of each fuel sample. The Sample D with mix ratio 80 (coal)-20 (PKS) came out the best fuel blend having a CO2 emission of 1844.198854 Kgmol/h, an SO2 emission of 8.830612928 kgmol/h, a cycle efficiency of 0.41 and an estimated power of 104, 076 kW. It was concluded that coal blended with palm kernel shell at a mix ratio of 80-20 has a suitable heating value for steam generation which promotes a cleaner coal usage with a significant reduction in the emission levels of greenhouse gases.
Effect of Sewage Wastewater on the Growth of Microalga-Arthrospira platensis (Nordstedt)
Authors: Akhere M. A. , Agholor D. O. 
Published: June 2023

This study presents the effect of sewage waste water on the growth of microalga Arthrospira platensis using appropriate standard methods. The results showed that different concentrations of sewage waste water affected the growth of Arthrospira platensis. A comparison of the growth responses of the different treatments revealed that there was significant difference (p<0.05) with the control (0%) and 5% treatments having the highest mean values for growth when compared with other treatments. Among the different treatments, 30% treatment had the highest inhibitive effect on the growth of the test microalga while growth was stimulated in control (0%) and 5% treatments. The highest growth inhibition was observed in 30% treatment. Total dissolved solids, conductivity and pH showed significant increase in all treatments while there was a decrease in temperature and biological oxygen demand. A reduction in chemical oxygen demand was also observed in all treatments.
Groundwater Potential Mapping using Geospatial and AHP Techniques in Eastern Province of Rwanda
Authors: Ngwijabagabo Hyacinthe , Tsinda Aime , Dusengimana Angelique , Minani Marc , Tuyishime Cardinard Simon Pierre , Hirwa Hubert , Habimana Innocent 
Published: June 2023

The article presents an analysis of the potential groundwater recharge zones in the Eastern Province of Rwanda using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. The groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) in the area are influenced by several factors. To conduct the spatial analysis, seven theme layers were created and integrated, including geology, drainage density, rainfall, slope, soil, land use and land cover (LULC), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), based on multiple criteria, was utilized to assign weights to each layer. By overlaying the theme layers with the prescribed weights, a map of potential groundwater recharge zones was generated. These zones were classified into five categories: poor, fair, medium, good, and excellent, representing 173 km2 (1.9 %), 1002 km2 (11.3%), 5976 km2 (67.2%), 1732 km2 (19.5%), and 12 km2 (0.1%), respectively. The findings revealed that a significant portion of the study area exhibited good to moderate potential zones for groundwater. Among the seven districts in the Eastern Province, Rwamagana district had the highest coverage of good and excellent groundwater potential zones, accounting for 59% and 1% of the area, respectively. The accuracy of the GWPZ map was assessed by comparing it with borehole yield data, demonstrating the reliability of the chosen methodology. These validated results provide valuable support for the sustainable management and strategic utilization of groundwater resources in the study area. The study outcomes can guide decision-makers in making informed choices regarding the conservation of groundwater resources in the research area.
Molecular characterization of rabies virus in trade dogs from Plateau state, Nigeria
Authors: Konzing L. , Kwaga J.K.P. , Kia G.S.N. , Kazeem H.M. , Mkpuma N. , Tekki I.S. , Muhammad M. 
Published: June 2023

Rabies is one of the most dreaded diseases known to mankind and it is endemic in Nigeria. This study was aimed at the detection and molecular characterisation of the rabies virus antigen in trade dogs in Plateau State. A cross-sectional study was performed to determine the prevalence of rabies antigen in the brain tissues of slaughtered dogs, from February to June 2018 using a direct fluorescent antibody test and mouse inoculation technique. Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the identified rabies virus were also undertaken. Phylogenetic analysis was done using molecular evolutionary genetic analysis (MEGA) 10 to determine their evolutionary relationship with other rabies virus sequences deposited in Genbank. Results indicated, out of 450 dog brain samples tested 14(3.1%) were positive for rabies virus antigen. Zoographic data obtained showed 66.3% of dogs were female, and the dogs were kept mainly for security (n=54) and breeding (n=28). Fourteen positive samples were used to inoculate 70 adult mice, only 8 samples were positive and 2 samples were also positive by RT PCR. Phylogenetic analysis of the nucleotide sequences showed that the two rabies virus sequences in this study, sequence MZ148311 had very close identity with EU038106 (99.8% homology) and sequence MZ148312 had perfect identity with EU038087 (100% homology) was most closely related to lyssavirus that has been reported to be circulating previously in Plateau and Nigeria, belonging to the Africa 2 lineage.
Effect of zinc oxide nano-particles on activities of biochemical enzymes in the tissues of Heterobranchus longifilis
Authors: Abdulkareem S.I. , Owolab O.D. 
Published: June 2023

The unregulated release of nano-particles into the environment induces toxicity in living organisms by interfering with normal cell processes. This study investigated the toxicity effects of both lethal and sub-lethal concentrations of ZnO-NPs on biochemical enzymes in the tissues of African catfish, Heterobranchus longifilis, by exposing to lethal concentrations (0.00, 60.00, 80.00, 100.00 and 120 mg/l) and sub-lethal concentrations (0.00, 6.00, 8.00, 10.00 and 12.00 mg/l) of ZnO-NPs for 96 h and 45 d in static renewal bioassays with continuous aeration respectively. After the exposure periods, blood was collected through the caudal fin of the fish from control and exposure groups and sacrificed to remove the gills and liver for biochemical assay. The results revealed a significant (P<0.05) increase in the activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), acetyl cholinesterase (AChE), and the levels of total protein and glucose also increased significantly (P<0.05) in the blood, gills and liver with increase in the concentrations and exposure periods compared to the control. The alterations in the biochemical enzymes of the fish indicated that the release of ZnO-NPs into aquatic environment could be dangerous and may cause health risk in man through food chain.
Microplastics: Potential impacts on aquatic biodiversity
Authors: Bubu-Davies O.A. , Anwuri P.A. 
Published: June 2023

Microplastic pollution has been considered an issue of considerable concern for society and aquatic ecosystems due to plastics' unlimited applications and admirable properties. This review paper investigated various groups and sources of microplastics, their potential impacts on aquatic biodiversity, and the mitigation and treatment measures. Microplastics were grouped according to their sources as primary and secondary microplastics. Primary microplastics are generated more from land-based activities (98%) than sea-based activities (2%). Sources of primary microplastics are personal care products, industrial scrubbers, plastic powders, and microbeads, among others. While sources of secondary microplastics are losses of plastic materials during natural disasters, material lost or discarded from fishing vessels and aquaculture facilities, and oil and gas platforms, among others. Microplastics cause toxic effects, reduced food intake, delayed growth, oxidative damage, abnormal behaviour, a barrier to lipid metabolism, and affect fishes at molecular levels, causing genetic damage whereby microplastics absorb polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which cause immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and genotoxicity to marine species. Mitigation measures to reduce the microplastic pollution's effects include the removal of microbeads from personal care products, improved reuse, recycling and recovery of plastics, improved separation efficiency at wastewater treatment points and development of clean-up and bioremediation and phytoremediation techniques. Treatment methods include microfiltration, ultra-filtration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. Microplastics have varying effects on aquatic organisms, but these impacts can be mitigated and treated with different techniques and policy instruments. Therefore, the study recommends avoiding disposing of, reusing, recycling and recovering plastic substances in the aquatic environment for safe and clean waters.
Deskripsi Self-Concept Dan Pemahaman Matematis Siswa Melalui Metode Guided Discovery Learning di Kelas 8 SMP Negeri 1 Palopo
Authors: Pasandaran Rio Fabrika , Baharuddin Muhammad Rusli , Hidayah Hikmah Nur , Jumarniati Jumarniati 
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitattif dan kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan self-concept dan pemahaman matematis siswa melalui Metode Guided Discovery Learning kelas 8 A SMP Negeri 1 Palopo. Pada penelitian ini yang menjadi subjek yaitu siswa kelas 8 A SMP Negeri 1 Palopo yang kemudian akan dipilih 6 subjek untuk diwawancarai yang terdiri 3 subjek self-concept dan 3 subjek pemahaman matematis berdasarkan kategori tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah peneliti sendiri. Pada penelitian ini juga digunakan instrumen pendukung yaitu, 1) angket self-concept, 2) angket keterlaksanaan pembelajaran, 3) angket aktivitas belajar, 4) tes pemahaman matematis dan 5) pedoman wawancara. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan analisis kuantitatif dimana peneliti mencari mean dan standar deviasi dari hasil angket self-concept. Selanjutnya dianalisis dengan analisis kualitatif dimana peneliti melakukan reduksi terhadap data yang diperoleh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa self-concept siswa melalui metode Guided Doscovery Learning sebesar 76,47% dengan rata-rata 96.02, pemahaman matematis siswa melalui metode Guided Discovery Learning memperoleh skor rata-rata sebesar 90.5 berdasarkan skor rata- rata yang diperoleh dari hasil angket self-concept dan tes pemahaman matematis melalui metode Guided Discovery Learning termasuk dalam kategori sedang atau cukup baik.
Pelatihan copywriting sebagai sarana komunikasi sebuah brand dan strategi meningkatkan penjualan di sosial media instagram
Authors: Adinugroho Mukhtar , Sari Rita , Rasyid Reizano Amri 
Published: June 2023

One of the successes of digital marketers is being able to maximize product and service promotion techniques using digital distribution channels such as websites, Adwords, email or various other social networks. One of the hopes of this training activity is that entrepreneurs who are just starting their business will be able to succeed in the business world where they must be equipped with good marketing skills. Seeing the importance of digital marketing, Copywriting training is needed for them. The method used is the psychological triggers approach. This activity is carried out online in the form of providing basic marketing theory, copywriting and advertising script writing training, so that the trainees are able to develop their businesses and businesses. This training activity was carried out for 1 day in the zoom application provided by BEM FEBTD (Faculty of Business Economics and Digital Technology) Nahdlatul Ulama University, Surabaya. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in language skills and Copywriting of each participant where the ability that was most mastered by the average participant was an understanding of BFC (Basic Format Copywriting). Abstrak: Salah satu kesuksesan tenaga pemasar digital adalah mampu memaksimalkan teknik promosi produk dan layanan menggunakan saluran distribusi digital seperti website, adwords, email ataupun berbagai macam jejaring sosial lainnya. Salah satu harapan dari kegiatan pelatihan ini adalah para pengusaha yang baru memulai bisnisnya, mampu sukses di dunia usaha dimana mereka harus dibekali dengan kemampuan pemasaran yang baik. Melihat pentingnya pemasaran melalui digital, maka diperlukan pelatihan Copywriting kepada mereka. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan psychological triggers. Kegiatan ini dilakukan secaral daring dalam bentuk pemberian teori dasar pemasaran, copywriting dan pelatihan menulis naskah iklan, agar peserta pelatihan mampu mengembangkan bisnis dan usaha mereka. Kegiatan pelatihan ini dilakukan selama 1 hari di aplikasi zoom yang telah disediakan oleh BEM FEBTD (Fakultas Ekonomi Bisnis dan Teknologi Digital) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan kemampuan bahasa dan menulis Copywriting dari setiap peserta dimana kemampuan yang paling dikuasai rata-rata peserta adalah pemahaman tentang BFC (Basic Format Copywriting).
Sengketa Pengadaan Tanah untuk Pembangunan Bendungan Pandan Dure
Authors: Yusuf Maulana Syekh , Siddiq Nakzim Khalid , Kamil Ahmad 
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimanakah kehidupan petani pasca pengadaan tanah untuk kepentingan pembangunan bendungan pandan dure dan apa saja peraturan yang tidak diperhatiakan dan yang menguatkan tindaka pemerintah dalam pengadaan tanah untuk pembangunan bendungan pandan dure. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah normatif empiris dengan menggunakan pendekatan kasus dan pendekatan Undang-Undang. Upaya harus dilakukan untuk meminimalkan dampak negatif dan memaksimalkan manfaat bagi petani dan masyarakat sekitar. Kompensasi yang diberikan harus adil dan cukup untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup petani setelah dipindahkan, serta perlu diberikan pelatihan dan dukungan untuk membantu mereka menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungan baru. Pemberian ganti kerugian hal ini adalah unsur yang paling penting dalam kegiatan pengadaan tanah dikatakan demikian karena berkaitan langsung dengan hak-hak para subjek hak atas tanah yang dilepaskan, sebab pengadaan tanah merupakan kegiatan melepaskan hubungan hukum antara pemegang tanah dengan tanahnya. Namun, pada kenyataannya dilapangan pemberian ganti kerugian atas lahan masyarakat yang diberikan oleh pemerintah kepada masyarakat tidak sesuai dengan apa yang diinginkan masyarakat pada waktu itu, dimana harga lahan yang masyarakat inginkan 3 juta/are sedangkan pemerintah hanya menghargai lahan masyarakat seharga 2 juta/are.
Pemanfaatan Instrumen Self Screening Untuk Meningkatkan Peran Keluarga Dalam Pencegahan Penularan Penyakit Tuberkulosis
Authors: Suharti Suharti , Abbasiah Abbasiah 
Published: June 2023

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis which attacks the lung tissue. The purpose of implementing this community service is to use the Self Screening instrument to increase the role of the family in preventing the transmission of tuberculosis in the working area of the Pakuan Baru Health Center, Jambi City. 50 community members attended this activity. Health education and training for the community through a family approach regarding the dangers of tuberculosis and prevention of transmission of tuberculosis through the use of self-screening instruments is carried out in coordination with the Pakuan Baru health center. There is an increase in the knowledge and skills of community members on how to prevent transmission of tuberculosis by using self-screening instruments. Prior to the training, community members did not know how to use the Self Screening instrument to prevent transmission of tuberculosis and after the training, all community members knew how to use the Self Screening instrument to prevent transmission of tuberculosis. Abstrak: Tuberkulosis merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium Tuberculosa yang menyerang jaringan paru-paru. Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah pemanfaatan instrumen Self Screening untuk meningkatkan peran keluarga dalam pencegahan penularan penyakit Tuberkulosis di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Pakuan Baru Kota Jambi. Kegiatan ini diikuti 50 anggota masyarakat. Pendidikan kesehatan dan pelatihan terhadap masyarakat melalui pendekatan keluarga tentang bahaya penyakit tuberkulosis dan pencegahan penularan penyakit tuberkulosis melalui pemanfaatan instrumen Self Screening dilaksanakan melalui koordinasi dengan pihak puskesmas Pakuan Baru. Terjadinya peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan anggota masyarakat cara mencegah penularan penyakit tuberkulosis dengan menggunakan instrument self screening. Sebelum dilakukan pelatihan anggota masyarakat belum menhgetahui cara penggunaan instrumen Self Screening untuk mencegah penularan penyakit tuberkulosis dan setelah dilakukan pelatihan semua anggota masyarakat mengetahui cara instrumen Self Screening untuk mencegah penularan penyakit tuberkulosis.
Program Ekstrakulikuler Permainan Tradisional (Congklak) untuk Menumbuhkan Keterampilan Sosial Pada Siswa SMA dengan Autism Spectrum Disorder di Sekolah Khusus Pelita Bunda Samarinda
Authors: Bulan Maria Della Fajar , Mawardah Mutia 
Published: June 2023

High school students are individuals who are completing formal education before finally graduating and continuing to college. High school students experience the transition from late adolescence to early adulthood. The age limit for high school students is between 15 to 18 years old. Puberty begins at the age of 10 and ends between the ages of 18 and 22. Social skills are one of the life skills that must be possessed by every individual, both regular and individuals with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder. High school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Pelita Bunda Special School have social skills that tend to be low. Based on the existing problems, this community service was carried out to see the effect of the extracurricular program of the traditional game of congklak to foster social skills in high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This type of research is development research (research and development) ADDIE model. ADDIE consists of 5 parts, namely : Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The research data collection method uses: Observation (checklist technique), Interview and Documentation. Data analysis in this development research uses a Single Subject Research design experimental approach AbstrakSiswa sekolah menengah atas merupakan individu yang sedang menyelesaikan pendidikan formal sebelum akhirnya lulus dan melanjutkan ke perguruan tinggi. Siswa sekolah menengah atas mengalami transisi dari remaja akhir ke dewasa awal. Batas usia untuk siswa sekolah menengah adalah antara 15 sampai 18 tahun. Pubertas dimulai pada usia 10 tahun dan berakhir antara usia 18 sampai 22 tahun. Keterampilan sosial merupakan salah satu kecakapan hidup yang harus dimiliki oleh setiap individu baik yang regular maupun individu penyandang disabilitas seperti autism spectrum disorder. Siswa SMA dengan autism spectrum disorder di Sekolah khusus pelita bunda memiliki keterampilan sosial yang cenderung rendah. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang ada, pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk melihat pengaruh dari program ekstrakulikuler permainan tradisonal congklak untuk menumbuhkan keterampilan sosial pada siswa SMA dengan autism spectrum disorder. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan (research and development) model ADDIE. ADDIE terdiri dari 5 bagian yaitu : Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Metode pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan : Observasi (teknik ceklis), Wawancara dan Dokumentasi. Analisis data dalam penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan pendekatan eksperimen desain Single Subject Research.