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VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES IN MEZAM DIVISION, CAMEROON
Authors: Zie, T. C.  , Tambi, M.D.  , Wimbam, M. B.  
Published: January 2025

This study unveil the value chain analysis of selected African indigenous vegetables in Mezam division, Cameroon. Both primary and secondary data sources were used. Data were obtained from a convenience sample of participants from four sub-Divisions in Mezam Division. That is Bamenda I, II, III and Tubah Sub-Divisions. Primary data was collected among 300 producers in the Mezam division using a well-structured questionnaire through random sampling. Ratios and descriptive statistics were used to estimate the result. Results revealed that most commonly grown indigenous vegetables were fluted pumpkin (23.7%), garden egg (19.0%), bitter leaf (14.7%), huckle berry (12.6%), water leaf (8.0%), and Amarantha (6.3%). Also, the findings revealed that, value chain actors identified were; input suppliers, chain facilitators, producers, wholesalers, retailers, collectors, processors and consumers. To add, through focus group discussions, each value chain actor was identified to perform unique roles in the value chain of AIVs with the input supplier supplying the producers with agricultural inputs and they are easy to access. The study equally shows that difficulties in accessing the facilitators limits the flow of market information. The study recommends that, to strengthen the interaction among the value chain actors, rules have to be develop that bind the relationship between producers and traders most especially positive attitudes toward partnership, interaction, networking and information flow needs to be developed among the main actors in the value chain. This will help the chain actor’s work in an integrated way to improve production, reduce post-harvest losses, and to strengthen sustainable market linkage in Mezam Division. With a strong relationship between traders and producers, searching for market information and dissemination will be crucial.
TRAINING NEEDS OF FARMERS FOR MAIZE CULTIVATION IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Umar, I.S.  , Mohammed, U.  
Published: January 2025

This study examined the training needs of maize farmers in Niger State, Nigeria, aiming to assist agricultural extension agencies in developing tailored training programmes. A total of 240 respondents were proportionately and randomly selected from three Local Government Areas in the State. Data were collected using a validated interview schedule with a reliability coefficient of 0.81 and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Poisson regression. The findings revealed that the average age of the farmers was 38 years, with 73.3% having formal education and an average farm size, household size and farming experience of 1.7 hectare, 4 persons and 10 years, respectively. The primary training needs identified were in planting methods, weed control, pest management, disease control, and fertilizer application. The results also revealed 58.3% preferred training sessions to be conducted quarterly during the rainy seasons (64.2%), held in the villages (57.5%) for short durations. The results of regression analysis revealed that, educational level (P<0.05), farming experience (P<0.05), farm size (P<0.10), cooperative membership (P<0.05), and income (P<0.10) significantly influenced the training needs of the maize farmers in the study area. The study concluded that level of education, farming experience, farm size and membership of cooperative societies were the significant factors influencing the training needs of the maize farmers in the study area. The study recommends the importance of considering time preferred by the farmers and locations when planning training programmes. Priority should be given to methods of planting, weed control, pest management, disease control, and fertilizer application in training sessions.
ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN RICE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND MARKETING IN ZONE A, KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Kabiru, M., K.  , Sani, R., M.  , Ibrahim, A., A.  , Jibril, S., A.  
Published: January 2025

The study assessed the rural women participation in rice production, processing and marketing in Zone A, Kano State, Nigeria. A Multistage sampling technique was used to select 377 rural women farmers for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that rural women had attain one form of formal education and had a mean age of 38 years with a mean household size of 8 persons. The result also revealed that the mean farm size was 2ha for rice production and had mean rice production experience of 11years respectively. Furthermore, rural women had mean years of rice processing and marketing of 10 and 8year with a mean annual income from rice production, processing and marketing of ₦174,720.00, ₦28,620.00 and ₦24,297.00 respectively. The result revealed that majority (59.9%, 73.5% and 66.6%) of the respondents were house-wife, married and practice polygamous family setting respectively, most (82.2%) had rice production, processing and marketing as primary occupation. The result also revealed that about half (49.9% and 25.5%) had average perception on food security and food production while (40.8%) had profit and income as their household priority in rice production, processing and marketing. The Probit results, showed that education, age and membership were found significant (P<0.05) respectively, while, farm size, rice farming experience and household size were found significant (P<0.01) respectively, with Pseudo R2 0.1815. The study concluded that women participation in rice production in the study area is significant, due to their involvement in the three forms of participation identified in the study. Rural women were actively involved in rice production, with 70%, processing, with 80% and marketing, with 60% selling rice in local markets. The study recommends government should develop and devise ways to encourage women's participation in cooperatives groups. Further research should explore innovative solutions to enhance women's participation and benefits in the rice value chain and by empowering rural women in rice production, processing, and marketing, we can unlock their potential, improve livelihoods, and contribute to food security and poverty reduction in Kano State.
Characterisation and Improvement of Aerodynamic Vibration in Modern Composite Rigging
Authors: De La Cuesta Juanjo , Brizzi Marco , Mas Bartolomé , Cooley Seth , Duval Jonathan 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study addresses the effects that wind-induced vibration has on composite rigging shrouds as well as the development of engineered dampeners to mitigate the identified effects. The research considered monolithic and bundled multiple-body shroud architectures, representing the two carbon-fibre based alternatives available in current composite rigging. Indeed, the literature suggests wide range of situations where vortex-induced-vibrations can affect rigging stays, yet yacht rigging experiments remain to be conducted. Consequently, wind tunnel testing, on-site measurements, and laboratory tests were performed to characterise the rigging vibration and dampening properties. The first output of the investigation evaluated through field velocity measurements in wind tunnel the turbulence intensity at the trailing edge of vibrating shrouds. Results depicted how the flow turbulence in resonating situations can be triple to that of the shroud when static. Secondly, testing with an excitation device provided the damping response of shrouds with different constructions. These tests quantified the motion amplitude of resonating shrouds as well as the inherent damping properties. Additional tests were performed on the same specimens following the installation of custom external damping devices to mitigate the vibration. Results showed how cables with varying constructions can attenuate the vibration up to 63% faster, whereas the dampeners were proven to provide significant reductions both in the resonance amplitude and damping time. Finally, onsite measurements were performed to quantify the vibration phenomenon and the performance of the dampeners in a real yachting situation. These results provide novel findings on the aerodynamics and vibration characteristics of modern composite riggings, and may be applicable to racing yachts and superyachts.

Keywords
vibration; rigging; carbon fibre; damping; aerodynamics; wind tunnel; vortex shedding
Korelasi Olahraga Aerobik Dengan Acute Montain Sicknes Pada Aktifitas Alam Bebas (Olahraga Pendakian Gunung)
Authors: Husnul Darul 
Published: January 2025

Tinjauan fisiologi tubuh, mendaki gunung sebenarnya merupakan salah satu jenis olahraga aerobik yang termasuk dalam kategori aerobik. Pendaki harus mempunyai kekuatan fisik yang baik untuk mendaki tanpa merasa lelah. Oleh karena itu, pendaki harus mempunyai tingkat olahraga aerobik yang baik untuk dapat melakukan pendakian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hal yang sama dengan penjelasan diatas, dimana ditemukan bahwa hampir sebagian besar pendaki pada penelitian ini memiliki olahraga aerobik tingkat sedang hingga tinggi. olahraga aerobik kategori lebih moderat dibandingkan aktivitas ringan dan berat.juga mengatakan bahwa selain persiapan sebelum pendakian, sebagian besar pendaki memiliki tingkat aktivitas sedang. Penyakit gunung akut (AMS) merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh ketidakmampuan tubuh beradaptasi dengan ketinggian.Parahnya di pagi hari, saat berbaring, dan juga saat berolahraga berat. Dalam penelitian ini, seluruh . responden (100%) mengalami gejala SMA ringan hingga sedang. Oleh karena itu, persiapan olahraga aerobik berupa olahraga yang bersifat aerobic disarankan bahkan sangat penting bagi pendaki. Hasil analisis data tingkat olahraga aerobik dan AMS didapatkan kelompok responden dengan tingkat olahraga aerobik tinggi, sehingga Mayoritas responden memiliki tingkat olahraga aerobik tinggi ringan dan kelompok responden tingkat aktivitasnya sedang, karena mereka hanya berjalan kaki atau bersepeda setiap hari.Selain itu, juga harus mempersiapkan diri dengan matang saat mendaki untuk meminimalisir penyakit akibat AMS.
Pengaruh Latihan Propriceptif Neuro Mascular Facilitation (PNF) Terhadap Peningkatan Kelentukan Pada Mahasiswa IKOR FIKK UNM
Authors: Husnul Darul , Mukrim Harvina 
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh latihan Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) terhadap peningkatan kelenturan pada mahasiswa IKOR FIKK UNM. Metode yang digunakan adalah pra eksperimen dengan desain pre-test dan post-test. Sebanyak 56 mahasiswa yang memprogram mata kuliah senam yang memenuhi kriteria. Latihan PNF dilakukan selama 16 minggu dengan menggunakan kelompok pre test dan post test. Data kelenturan diukur menggunakan alat pengukur kelenturan standar sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis data menggunakan uji Paired Samples Test untuk melihat perbedaan antara kelompok sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan dalam kelenturan pre tes dan post test (p < 0,05). Berdasarkan hasil analisis data ,dari 56 responden berusia antara 19 sampai 21 tahun, bahwa pada kelompok pre_test nilai mean 14.73 masuk dalam kategori kurang sekali dengan standar deviasi 0.90 sedangkan pada kelompok pre test nilai mean 19.04 masuk dalam kategori baik dengan standar deviasi 1.47. Dari hasil yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji paired sample test ditemukan hasil 4.31 dengan nilai sig 0.00 yang berarti ada perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah melakukan metode Propriceptif Neuro Mascular Facilitation
บทบาทของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชนของโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2
Authors: คันศร ณัฐรินี 
Published: January 2025

ภูมิหลังและวัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อปรับปรุงทรัพยากรและการสนับสนุนสำหรับนักเรียนและเพื่อสร้างสภาพแวดล้อมที่เอื้อต่อการทำงานร่วมกัน ผู้บริหารโรงเรียนมีบทบาทสำคัญในความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชน ความไว้วางใจและการมีส่วนร่วมได้รับการส่งเสริมจากผู้บริหารที่มีความสามารถ ทำให้ชุมชนการศึกษาแข็งแกร่งและขยายตัวมากขึ้น ดังนั้นการวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาและเปรียบเทียบบทบาทของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชนของโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2
ระเบียบวิธีการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่างที่ใช้ในการวิจัย ได้แก่ ครูในโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2 จำนวน 357 คน ซึ่งได้มาโดยการสุ่มแบบชั้นภูมิ (Stratified Random Sampling) เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัยเป็นแบบสอบถามที่ผ่านการทดสอบค่าความเที่ยงตรงเชิงเนื้อหาโดยการหาค่าดัชนีความสอดคล้อง (Index of Congruence : IOC) และค่าความเชื่อมั่นสัมประสิทธิ์อัลฟ่า (Alpha Coeffcient) ตามวิธีการของคอนบาก (Cronbach) ได้ค่าความเชื่อมั่น 0.995 สถิติในการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลได้แก่ สถิติพื้นฐาน t – test รูปแบบ Paired Samples t-test และ F-test (One – Way ANOVA)
ผลการวิจัย: (1) ความคิดเห็นของครูที่มีต่อบทบาทของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชนของโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2 โดยภาพรวมและรายด้าน ได้แก่ ด้านสร้างความสัมพันธ์ ด้านการมีส่วนร่วม ด้านการประชาสัมพันธ์ ด้านการจัดกิจกรรม และด้านติดตามและประเมินผล อยู่ในระดับมาก (2) การเปรียบเทียบความคิดเห็นขอครูที่มีต่อบทบาทของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชนของโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2 จำแนกตามวุฒิการศึกษา ตำแหน่ง และขนาดของสถานศึกษา สามารถสรุปได้ดังนี้ (2.1) ครูที่มีวุฒิการศึกษา ต่างกันมีความเห็นต่อบทบาทของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชนของโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2 โดยภาพรวมและรายด้าน ไม่แตกต่างกัน (2.2) ครูที่มีตำแหน่ง และครูที่ปฏิบัติหน้าที่ในสถานศึกษาที่มีขนาดต่างกันมีความคิดเห็นต่อบทบาทของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนกับชุมชนของโรงเรียนสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากรุงเทพมหานคร เขต 2 โดยภาพรวมและรายด้าน ไม่แตกต่างกัน
บทสรุป: จากการศึกษาพบว่าครูมีความคิดเห็นสอดคล้องและเห็นด้วยเกี่ยวกับบทบาทของผู้บริหารโรงเรียนในการส่งเสริมความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนและชุมชนผ่านกิจกรรมต่างๆ นอกจากนี้ ความคิดเห็นเหล่านี้ไม่แตกต่างกันอย่างมีนัยสำคัญตามบทบาท จำนวนนักเรียน หรือภูมิหลังการศึกษาของครู
Physical Activity and Dexamethasone for Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Preliminary Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial
Authors: Yennurajalingam Sriram , Valero Vicente , Smalgo Brandon G. , Overman Michael J. , Dasari Aravind , Wolff Robert A. , Raghav Kanwal Pratap Singh , Barcenas Carlos H. , Busaidy Naifa L. , Fellman Bryan , Basen-Engquist Karen , Hess Kenneth R. , Tripathy Debasish , Bruera Eduardo 
Published: January 2025

Background: Physical activity (PA) and dexamethasone (Dex) when used independently have modest benefits for cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients with advanced cancer. In this study we aimed to determine the feasibility (adherence, safety, and satisfaction) of combining PA with Dex versus PA with placebo (PBO) for CRF, and to explore the effects of PA+Dex and PA+PBO on CRF. Patients and Methods: In this phase II, randomized, double-blind controlled trial, eligible patients had advanced cancer and a CRF score of ≥4 on the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) for fatigue (0–10 scale). Patients were randomized to standardized PA for 4 weeks with either 4 mg of Dex (PA+Dex arm) or PBO (PA+PBO arm) twice daily for the first 7 days. Changes in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Fatigue (FACIT-F) scores from baseline to days 8 and 29 were assessed. Other outcomes included change in quality-of-life scores. Results: A total of 64 (89%) patients were evaluable. Adherence rates for study medication, resistance exercise, and aerobic exercise were 91% and 92% (P=.15), 83% and 70.6% (P=.35), and 82.9% and 78.3% (P=.73), respectively, in the PA+Dex and PA+PBO arms. The satisfaction rates for the PA+Dex and PA+PBO arms were 98% and 79%, respectively. Median (IQR) changes in FACIT-F scores at days 8 and 29 from baseline were 9 (2 to 16; P<.001) and 5.75 (0 to 12.5; P=.015) for the PA+Dex arm, respectively, and 3.5 (−2.1 to 10; P=.054) and 6.5 (2.5 to 15.5; P=.006) for the PA+PBO arm, respectively. We found a significant treatment effect in the PA+Dex arm using exploratory linear mixed model analysis, with treatment showing an improvement of 5.63 units for FACIT-F scores (95% CI, 1.74–9.52; P=.005). We found significant improvement in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Fatigue Short Form 7a (PROMIS-Fatigue SF-7a), and Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory-Short Form (MFSI-SF) totals on days 8 and 29 in the PA+Dex arm. There was no significant difference in grade ≥3 adverse events between the arms (P=.36). Conclusions: Our study found that the use of combination PA+Dex and PA+PBO for CRF was feasible and associated with high rates of satisfaction, adherence to medication and PA intervention, and tolerability. CRF improvement with PA+Dex was clinically significant at days 8 and 29. Further larger studies are justified.
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03583255
A PROBLEMÁTICA DA HABITAÇÃO DE INTERESSE SOCIAL NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO PAULO: LEGISLAÇÃO, POLÍTICAS, DISCURSOS E PRÁTICAS
Authors: YAMAGUTI Rosana 
Published: January 2025

O artigo tem por objetivo abordar a problemática relacionada à produção de Habitação de Interesse Social (HIS) no município de São Paulo, considerando sua inserção em um contexto de políticas neoliberais. A partir de uma análise da legislação urbanística e de pesquisas que tratam dos resultados de sua aplicação, avalia os regramentos e os incentivos urbanísticos envolvidos, incluindo uma breve abordagem dos possíveis impactos de revisões recentes do Plano Diretor Estratégico e da Lei de Parcelamento, Uso e Ocupação do Solo, além de examinar os discursos e as práticas associadas a essa produção. Os resultados obtidos apontam para a ampla utilização dos instrumentos e dos incentivos para HIS, bem como do discurso que os justificam, por um mercado que se estruturou em torno do chamado segmento econômico. Todavia, a inexistência de uma política habitacional efetiva e de controle do poder público quanto à destinação dessas unidades tem resultado no encarecimento do preço e no desvirtuamento dessa destinação, falhando no atendimento das parcelas mais pobres da população, que compõem a maior parte do déficit habitacional.
Empathy, impulsiveness and tendency to risk behavior in medical university students
Authors: Modrzejewski Mateusz , Białczyk Katarzyna , Roszkowska Małgorzata 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionEmpathy is defined as the ability to perceive and understand the emotions and thoughts of others, and to respond with compassion. Empathy are essential in effective clinical communication.AimEvaluation of the level of impulsivity, risk-taking behavior and empathy among students from various fields of medical faculties.Material and methodsThis was anonymous cross-sectional study. The study group consisted of 384 students (344 females and 40 males). The own proprietary structured questionnaire was used for evaluation socio-demographic data. The Polish version of the impulsivity questionnaire (IVE) was used for evaluation three dimensions: impulsivity, risk-taking and empathy. The non-parametric tests were used in statistic analysis.Results and discussionIn study group the results on IVE questionnaire were within normal range. The highest score was observed in the empathy dimension, followed by risk-taking behavior and impulsivity. No significant differences between females and males were found. Factor analysis shows that impulsivity and risk-taking are separate dimensions associated with different explanatory patomechanisms, however empathy depends, to some extent, on both. Empathy showed a strong positive correlation with impulsivity, and negative with the risk-taking dimension. The highest level of empathy presented midwifery and medical-dentists students, while lowest level presents nursing students.ConclusionsEmpathy in medical students may be defined by impulsivity and risk taking behavior. The higher level of empathy presented students of midwifery and the lowest level showed nursing students. This may suggest the significance of incorporating empathy training into medical education, tailored to the specific demands of the study field.
Potential application of stereotactic radiotherapy in head and neck cancer
Authors: Biedka-Paluch Marta , Biedka Patryk Leszek , Januszko-Giergielewicz Beata 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionStereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) therapy, or stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), delivers high-dose external beam radiation to a small, clearly defined target area in one or more sessions. It is the standard treatment for medically inoperable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, early-stage prostate cancer, and oligometastatic disease from other primary locations.AimThis article discusses the use of stereotactic radiotherapy in neoplasms of the head and neck region – as primary treatment, including early laryngeal cancer; as post-operative adjuvant therapy; as a boost after radiation therapy (dose escalation method); and the use of SBRT for re-radiatiotherapy. The next part discusses the serious complication in the form of carotid artery rupture in the course of repeated radiotherapy.Material and methodsThe article was written based on the analysis of the literature on the subject from 2009 to 2021.Results and discussionSBRT is relatively safe and effective, especially in those cancers where the survival time with the cancer is relatively long, moreover, the location of the critical organs around the target of the therapy and the dose deposited in the critical organs is important.Conclusions(1) Treatment should be considered for patients receiving treatment more than 2 years after their primary treatment. (2) In cases with a shorter time interval, a minimum of 6 months should elapse before considering SBRT. (3) If feasible, tumor resection should be pursued. (4) In cases of non-resectable tumors, preservation of the functional organ should be a priority.
Application of a single series of Mulligan mobilization in a patient with hip joint degeneration – a case study
Authors: Gworys Kamila , Meyer Kamil , Siek Bartłomiej , Zwoliński Tomasz 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionOsteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases of the hip joint, resulting in significant pain and disability. One of the therapeutic methods that bring significant positive effects is mobilization with movement according to Mulligan.AimThe aim of the study was to examine the effect of the Mulligan mobilization with movement method on reducing pain, increasing hip joint mobility and improving the quality of life.Case studyA 60-year-old female patient who had been suffering from hip joint degeneration for 16 years, underwent 20 sessions using the Mulligan mobilization with movement method using a therapeutic belt with passive and active participation of the patient, low and high positions.DiscussionImprovement in the range of motion of passive flexion from 101° to 113°, extension from 12° to 18°, abduction from 29° to 35°, adduction from 11° to 18°, external rotation from 34° to 37°, internal rotation from 21° to 30° was observed. The patient's quality of life measured using the SF-36 questionnaire improved by 19 points, the pain sensations decreased by 0.5 points on the VAS scale. The hip joint function improved by 12 points according to the HHS questionnaire.ConclusionsThe use of the Mulligan mobilization with movement method in a patient suffering from degenerative disease of the hip joint improved the range of motion of the hip joint, improved the quality of life, reduced pain and improved the functionality of the hip joint.