bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fears, perceptions, and concerns on COVID-19 of term pregnant women in a tertiary hospital
Authors: Ching Christine Mariz T. , Borbe Maria Michelle G. 
Published: August 2022

INTRODUCTION:
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has left the vulnerable members of the society at risk, most especially pregnant women. This event has caused anxieties on their pregnancy journey. Their main concerns are the effects and transmissibility of the infection to them and to their unborn child. COVID-19 significantly affects their mental health status.

OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this study is to determine the fears, perceptions, and common concerns of pregnant women during COVID-19 in a tertiary hospital in Manila.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This is a prospective, cross-sectional study design that uses a pretested and validated questionnaire, which directly asks about the fears, perceptions, and common concerns on COVID-19 among pregnant women. The survey proper was conducted among singleton, term pregnant women aged 18 year old and above.

RESULTS:
The analysis included 313 respondents with a mean (± standard deviation) age of 31 ± 6 years. The three most common fears relayed by the pregnant women were (1) losing their babies if they get COVID-19 (67.41%); (2) dying if they get the infection (58.79%); and (3) getting a positive test result for COVID-19 (54.95%). Most of these patients (99.04%) were aware of the changes on their prenatal consultation and health care services. Majority of the participants (53.35%) raised their concerns on the in utero transmission of the virus and nosocomial COVID infection on their newborn from the hospital personnel (42.81%).

CONCLUSIONS:
This study showed that fear is a common emotion among pregnant women. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it exacerbated their fears and raised concerns on the harmful effects that may bring on their well-being and on their unborn child. This pandemic had caused a significant impact on their mental health.
Association of total gestational weight gain and maternal and perinatal outcomes among pregnant patients using the institute of medicine 2009 gestational weight gain guidelines in a tertiary hospital
Authors: Liu Francesca Debbie L. , Borbe Maria Michelle G. 
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND:
The aim of the study was to determine the association between total gestational weight gain (TGWG) and maternal and perinatal outcomes based on the Institute of Medicine 2009 gestational weight gain (GWG) guidelines among pregnant patients of the department of obstetrics and gynecology in a tertiary hospital.

METHODOLOGY:
Our analysis was carried out in a private hospital in Metro Manila, specifically in a tertiary hospital, in a prospective cohort study that included 565 pregnant women from June 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021. Body mass index (BMI) at initial prenatal visit <14 weeks' age of gestation and upon admission, birth weight, comorbidities were all assessed and recorded. Our main outcome measures were TGWG, perinatal outcomes (small for gestational age, large for gestational age, intrauterine fetal demise, and admission to neonatal intensive care unit), and maternal outcomes (gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and preterm birth). The baseline anthropometric, maternal and neonatal outcomes were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, range and chi-square test was used to correlate total gestational weight gain against maternal and perinatal outcomes and a P-value less than 0.05 was statistically significant.

RESULTS:
In this study, the mean BMI was 23.6 kg/m2, and based on BMI classification, 8% were underweight, whereas 28.1% and 9% were overweight and obese, respectively. Based on the recommendations of TGWG on each BMI category, using Chi-square test, there was a significant association of having excess GWG and inadequate GWG against maternal and perinatal outcomes.

CONCLUSION:
Based on the study, women having excess or inadequate TGWG has effects on maternal and perinatal outcomes. Furthermore, women that are classified as overweight and obese in the first trimester have a higher risk of developing comorbidities.
Characteristics of COVID-19 positive pregnant patients admitted in a private tertiary hospital and their maternal and neonatal outcomes
Authors: Lim Josephine Alexandra D. , Gonzaga Zarinah G. , Hernandez-Nazal Mariles R. 
Published: August 2022

INTRODUCTION:
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic has had profound effects globally. Historical experience with previous Coronaviruses has shown increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, theoretically secondary to the physiologic changes of pregnancy. As of August 2021, the Philippines is the 23rd top country worldwide in terms of total number of cases, yet there remains to be a sparse pool of information both internationally and locally.

OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to present the prevalence, clinical characteristics, as well as the neonatal, obstetric, and maternal outcomes of all pregnant women admitted in the institution who had active or previous COVID-19 infection.

METHODOLOGY:
Retrospective review of data using the hospital's health information system was utilized. Within the study period, all admitted obstetric patients who had at least one positive result in a RT-PCR naso-oropharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 were included in this study and categorized into: (1) symptomatic, (2) recovered, and (3) asymptomatic.

RESULTS:
A total of 48 patients were included in the study, where prevalence of COVID-19 in pregnancy was 3.65%. Results showed that most patients were in the third trimester, and contrary to the non-pregnant population, majority (60.41%) did not have comorbidities. Most remained asymptomatic (33.33%) or had mild symptoms (18.75%), and underwent abdominal delivery (50%) for obstetric indications. COVID-19 status was not associated with adverse obstetric outcomes in this study population, but had significant association with preterm birth (p=0.019) and NICU admission (P=<0.001).

CONCLUSION:
Overall, most cases were asymptomatic and had good prognosis even with the adaptations a pregnant woman undergoes. In addition, neonatal outcomes were generally good regardless of the association with preterm birth and NICU admission. Lastly, there was no appreciated evidence for vertical transmission.
Changes in Onchocerciasis Ov16 IgG4 Rapid Diagnostic Test Results Over One-Month Follow-up: Lessons for Reading Timeframe and Decision-Making
Authors: Nana-Djeunga Hugues C. , Sicard Capucine M. , Mogoung-Wafo Aude E. , Chesnais Cédric B. , Deléglise Hugo , Touka-Nounkeu Rufine , Domche André , Golden Allison , Klion Amy D. , Nutman Thomas B. , Boussinesq Michel , Kamgno Joseph , Pion Sébastien D. 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACT.
The SD Bioline® IgG4 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) detects IgG4 antibodies induced by the Onchocerca volvulus-specific antigen Ov16. We evaluated the stability of the RDT results over 1 month, at different time points after completion of each assay, using eluted dried blood spots collected in central Cameroon. Agreement coefficients regarding positivity between 30 minutes and 24 hours, 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks were, 96.4%, 93.4%, 93.3%, 93.2%, and 93.2%, respectively. Between 30 minutes and 24 hours, 3.6% of the 15,444 tests showed inconsistent results with 81.2% of these tests changing from negative to positive, increasing O. volvulus antibody prevalence from 23.9% to 26.2% (P < 0.0001). This change from negative to positive outcome was confirmed at the subsequent timepoints. Depending on the desired accuracy of prevalence estimates, reading time may have to be redefined more strictly.
Gambaran Aktivitas Fisik pada Siswa Kelas IV SDN Mojorejo Kabupaten Mojokerto
Authors: Ilmul Ma’arif  , Iman Abdul Hamid  
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat aktivitas fisik pada siswa kelas IV di SDN Mojorejo Kabupaten Mojokerto, Metode penelitian yang digunakan Merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan metode survey, hasil penelitian aktivitas fisik siswa kelas IV di SDN Mojorejo Kabupaten Mojokerto kabupaten Mojokerto berada pada kategori “sangat tinggi” 6 siswa (15,79%), “tinggi” 16 siswa (42,10%), “sedang” 11 (28,95%), “rendah” 5 siswa (13,16 %), dan “sangat rendah” 0 siswa (0,00%). Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh aktivitas fisik siswa masuk dalam kategori “Tinggi”. Berdasarkan data penelitian yang di analisis dapat diketahui dan di simpulkan bahwa aktivitas fisik siswa kelas IV di SDN Mojorejo Kabupaten Mojokerto masuk kategori tinggi dengan 16 siswa (42,10%).
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AGRICULTURE INSURANCE: LESSONS FROM DEVELOPED ECONOMIES
Authors: Kajwang Ben 
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Agricultural insurance has been offered in some developed economies for more than a century. In contrast, the sector remains underserviced in low and middle-income economies. Penetration of agricultural insurance exceeds 1 percent in developed economies but in low and middle- income countries, the agricultural insurance penetration is less than 0.3 percent. The gap between the penetration of non–life insurance and agricultural insurance increases as development status decreases. The purpose of this research work is to outline lessons from developed economies on how capacity building for agriculture insurance is done.
Methodology: Relevant books references and journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that were not over five years old.
Findings: The study findings showed that insurance company’ in enveloped economies sell crop insurance policies through financial institutions or cooperatives, which are particularly important in marketing crop hail insurance. It was also found that in the developed economies, there is a national climate change policy as a means of capacity building for agriculture insurance. This policy helps the government to plan for training of staff and policymakers on how to advise farmers to take agricultural insurance. This policy also help in enhancement of the administrative and technical capacity of government institutions responsible for handling climate change related issues that affect agriculture insurance
Recommendations: The study recommend policymakers in developing countries to focus on imperfections on the pricing of agricultural insurance products. This will help policymakers designing public support programs aimed at reducing the cost of insurance thus developing insurance products that are attractive and affordable to farmers and financially viable and sustainable for insurers. The study also recommend developing countries to embrace modern insurance pricing approaches that are based on the credibility theory such as the experience-based approach. This approach has been promoted in several developed countries to cover systemic risks because it allows for the adjustment of the expected loss based on additional credible information such as insured losses of other products. The study further recommend developing countries to promote insurer- insured partnerships.
DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES: CITIZENS PERSPECTIVES ON CAUSES AND THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THE 2003 CONFLICT IN DARFUR
Authors: Yaro David Suaka , Longi Felix Y.T 
Published: August 2022

This manuscript provides an alternative examination of the causes and the ramifications of the conflict in Darfur. The findings reveled the causes of the conflict to be religion, racial segregation, resources, geographical factors, the influx of weapons etc. and the ramifications are Genocide/Killing, Starvation, Rape, Fear and insecurity, Destruction of Property etc. The parties involved are Government forces, Janjaweed, USA, China Libya, Egypt etc. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 26 respondentswhich include, Diplomats, Civil Servants, Students and refugees. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview guide. It was conducted within the framework of ‘identity politics. The recommendation to the Sudanese Government is that the government has the following role to play: Protection of the civilian population by the Sudanese government. This can be done by: Publishing and disseminating orders eliminating the targeting of inhabitants, properties and indiscriminate attacks,and enforcement of orders prohibiting the targeting of civilians and civilian property and indiscriminate attacks. Publicise and enforce a policy that embraces zero tolerance for violence against women. Enforcement of UN/ AU Resolutions: The Security Council veto on invasive military flights must be enforced. The AU and NATO should agree on enforcement processes to be applied if Khartoum violates the injunction in United Nation Security Council Resolution 1591 and National Reconciliation: There should be reconciliation that comprises of prosecution of perpetrators of atrocities, the safe return of villagers to their villages and violence compensation.
POST PANDEMIC CLASSROOM AND STUDENTS’ READINESS FOR THE UTILISATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
Authors: OSO SENNY OLUWATUMBI , Ambode Akinbiyi Benard 
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Traditionally, face to face approach to teaching and learning had been the system of education adopted in Nigeria but with the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant mandatory closure of schools, there was need to shop for new options in order that learning should continue without risks to human and educational standards. The study examined Students’ readiness for the utilisation of digital technologies in post pandemic classroom in Ekiti State University in Nigeria.
Methodology: The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data. Results showed that digital technologies were available for the students’ use and the students were ready for the transition from face to face to virtual learning.
Results: The students’ performance greatly improved as a result of the students’ technology skills acquired with the use of the digital technologies. Though COVID 19 negatively affected education globally, Ekiti State University was not so much affected as to neglect the students.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Teaching and learning was going on hence the recommendation that there should be improvement on the provision and availability of the digital technologies and efforts should be intensified by stakeholders on the training and retraining for better performance
APPLICATION AND CONSTRAINTS OF BRAIN-BASED LEARNING IN PHYSICS EDUCATION
Authors: Amarachukwu Nkechi Nwoye , Ibeanu Juliet Ogoma , Temitayo Shittu Ganiu 
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This paper examines the application of brain-based learning in the teaching of Physics in the selected colleges of education in Oyo State. This study also seeks to identify the constraints and measure the perceptions of both students and teachers in the utilization of brain-based learning models in the teaching of Physics in the selected colleges of education.
Methodology: This study adopted a quantitative research methodology in accomplishing the purpose and objectives identified. Multistage sampling was used in selecting a sample of 162 respondents (42 lecturers and 120 students). Instruments for data collection were Lecturers and Students Questionnaire Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage counts) were used in analyzing the data.
Findings: The results revealed that lecturers adopt the use of brain-based techniques in the teaching of optics, mechanics, and thermodynamics. However, in the teaching of concepts like nuclear physics relativity, and quantum mechanics the adoption level was low. A majority of lecturers further stated that this technique is only effective in a small class size. The responses of the students also point to the fact that a larger majority of them prefer a brain-based learning environment to the current teacher-focused mode of learning.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It is recommended that educational training in Nigeria should focus not only on curriculum and students’ management but also on models such as brain-based learning in its practical dimension.
EFFECT OF GOOGLE CLASSROOM APPLICATION ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ SCORES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, NIGERIA
Authors: Ekpo-Eloma Ekpo O. , Effiong Abigail Aniefiok , Bisong Anthony Etta , Udoh Victoria Inebehe 
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The study examined the effect of Google Classroom Application on undergraduate students’ scores in Educational Technology in the University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Methodology: Two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study, Quasi-experimental research design using pre-test posttest non-randomized control group design was adopted for the study. The population is made up of al undergraduates offering Educational Technology as a course in the University of Calabar. A sample of 160 year two students of educational technology comprising of 85 female and 75 male were purposively sampled for the study. The Google Classroom Application and Educational Technology Performance Test (ETPT) were the instruments used for data collection. The results of the study were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA).
Findings: The results revealed that there is a significant difference in undergraduates students’ scores in educational technology taught with the Google Classroom Application and those taught using expository method, there was also a significant difference in performance scores between male and female students taught using Google Classroom Application,.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was therefore recommended Google Classroom Application should be used always to promote students’ academic performance in educational technology and that Lecturers should equally upgrade their skills on the utilization of Google classroom and other technological applications to stay afloat with 21st century skills online units best global practices.
Hubungan Motivasi Kerja dengan Kepuasan Kerja Perawat di Rumah Sakit Santa Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2022
Authors: Sigalingging Vina Yolanda Sari , Simanjorang Ruth Juliyanti , Rupang Ernita Rante , Barus Mardiati 
Published: August 2022

Latar Belakang : Rumah sakit mengalami berbagai masalah yang berhubungan dengan tenaga keperawatan dan pelayanan keperawatan. Salah satu masalah tenaga keperawatan adalah rendahnya kepuasan kerja perawat. Rendahnya tingkat ketidakpuasan perawat dilihat dari tingkat ketidakhadiran yang tinggi. Kepuasan kerja dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya adalah faktor motivasi. Kepuasan kerja dan motivasi kerja inilah yang dapat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawannya ke tingkat keberhasilan dalam melaksanakan tugasnya serta mengarahkan kemampuannya mencapai tujuan yang diinginkannya.
Tujuan : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan Motivasi Kerja Dengan Kepuasan Kerja Perawat Di Rumah Sakit Santa Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2022.P
Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan desain Cross Sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik Cluster Sampling, jumlah sampel 57 responden. Alat ukur yang digunakan berupa kuesioner. Analisa stastistik menggunakan uji Chi Square.
Hasil : Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh dari Hubungan Motivasi Kerja Dengan Kepuasan Kerja Perawat Di Rumah Sakit Santa Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2022 mayoritas perawat yang memiliki motivasi kerja rendah sebanyak 30 responden (52,6%) dan perawat yang memiliki kepuasan kerja rendah sebanyak 32 responden (56,1%). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Motivasi Kerja dengan Kepuasan Kerja Perawat di Rumah Sakit Santa Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2022 (p-value= 0,026).
Kesimpulan : Diharapkan perawat dapat meningkatkan motivasi kerja dalam memberikan pelayanan kesehatan kepada pasien. Semakin tinggi motivasi kerja perawat dalam memberikan pelayanan keperawatan maka semakin tinggi pula kepuasan kerja perawat dalam bekerja.
P PENGARUH NILAI WAKTU TINGGAL (WT) PADA ALAT SEPARATOR TIPE VERTIKAL DUA FASA PADA INDUSTRI MINYAK DAN GAS
Authors: Setiorini Indah Agus , Agusdin Agusdin , Pratama Satria Arif , Yudhianto Achid 
Published: August 2022

Separator merupakan salah satu vessel yang didalamnya dilengkapi beberapa peralatan penunjang guna memisahkan campuran fluida yang tidak saling melarutkan. Salah satu yang mempengaruhi alat pemisah ini adalah resident time (RT). Resident Time merupakan salah satu faktor yang berpengaruh dalam proses pemisahan pada alat separator. Resident Time adalah perbandingan volume liquid dengan laju alir liquid dari feed separator dengan prinsip pemisahan berdasarkan perbedaan densitas dengan metode gravity separation. Resident time (RT) didapatkan dengan menghitung laju alir fluida, Volume Holdup, Volume Surge, Diameter, Luas Penampang, Low Liquid Level Height, Low Liquid Level Area, panjang minimum untuk menampung liquid, panjang minimum yang diperlukan dalam pemisahan Crude Oil dan air hingga menghitung volume pada pemisahan Crude Oil dan air. Dari hasil perhitungan diperoleh nilai resident time (RT) sesuai dengan spesifikasi design Separator V-01 tipe vertikal dua fasa di KSO-PEP Bass Oil Sukananti Limited yaitu sebesar 8,48 min sehingga dengan waktu tinggal yang didapatkan alat tersebut dinyatakan efektif dalam proses pemisahan dan peralatan tersebut hanya perlu dilakukan maintance rutin sesuai jadwal yang telah ditentukan.