bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Knowledge of Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Cleft Lip and Palate among Dwellers of a Suburban Community in Nigeria
Authors: Egbunah  
Published: July 2022

Background: Cleft lip and/or cleft palate (CLP) is a prevalent condition with a multifactorial etiology. An understanding of its etiologic factors discourages harmful habits and promotes societal acceptability.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge of environmental and genetic risk factors of CLP and determine its effect on predisposing social habits in a suburban community in Nigeria.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Ifo Local Government Area (LGA), Ogun state, Nigeria. Participants were adult residents of Ifo L.G.A. Knowledge of CLP categorized into description, environmental risk factors and genetic factors were assessed using a well structured interviewer administered questionnaire.
Results: A total of 300 adults (104 males; 196 females) aged 44.3 + 13.17 years with predominantly secondary level education participated in the study. Majority of participants (89.7%) had low overall knowledge of CLP including low knowledge on description of CLP (81.7%), environmental factors of CLP (81.3%), and genetic factors of CLP (93.7%). High level of education was significantly associated with increased knowledge on description of CLP (P < 0.05). No other significant association was noted between sociodemographic factors and knowledge of CLP. Decreased smoking history was associated with high knowledge on description of CLP (P = 0.043).
Conclusion: Majority of the population had low knowledge of CLP which was to an extent influenced by their lack of high level of education. This low knowledge was significantly associated with increased practices of social habits such as cigarette smoking that predispose unborn children to CLP. The low knowledge of CLP shown in this study highlights the need for increased community education and health promotion to encourage avoidance of risk factors that predispose to the condition and promote societal acceptability and quest for treatment of the condition.
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U P Egbunah 1, A A Adekunle 1, W L Adeyemo 1 2
Use of Herbal Medicine by Rural Residents in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Oyeleye  
Published: July 2022

Background: Medicinal plants have been used for years in daily life all over the world. Herbal medicines (HM) may be beneficial but are not completely harmless especially with unregulated use.
Aim: To assess the knowledge, preference and use of HM in a rural setting, western Nigeria.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study among 417 residents of Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State Nigeria conducted in mid 2016. Respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using Epi- info version 7.1.5.2. Descriptive and inferential statistics were done. P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
RESULTS: Nearly half (48.7%) of the respondents were between the ages of 18-33 years, over three fourths (78.4%) were married and majority (89.2%) were Yoruba. About half 207(49.6%) of respondents had good knowledge of HM. Over two thirds (67.6%) would use HM as first line treatment and 69.3% perceive it more effective than conventional medicine. Almost all (95.7%) respondents have used HM, majority (87.4%) in the last six months prior to study. Factors significantly associated with knowledge of HM are age (p=0.001) and sex of respondents (p=0.014). Significant factors influencing HM use include level of education (Fisher's exact p=0.017), religion (Fisher's exact p=0.001), and ethnicity (Fisher's exact p<0.001).
Conclusion: Participants were fairly knowledgeable about herbal medicine but most were oblivious of its potential side effects. Majority were HM users mainly because of its perceived effectiveness. There is need for health education in rural areas on the side effects and safe use of herbal medicines.
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T M Oyeleye 1, I P Okafor 1
Persistência do arco aórtico em felino: relato de caso
Authors: Silva Izabela Ferreira e , Rasteli Aline Felicio , Munhoz Thiago Demarchi 
Published: July 2022

Megaesôfago é o termo que se refere à dilatação e à hipomotilidade esofágicas, resultante de distúrbio congênito, adquirido ou idiopático. E sua ocorrência em gatos é considerada rara quando comparada em cães, sendo gatos siameses e seus mestiços os mais acometidos. Quando encontrada em gatos, geralmente, estão as anomalias do anel vascular, corpos estranhos ou espasmo pilórico. O tipo mais comum de anomalia do anel vascular é a persistência do arco aórtico direito, que corresponde a aproximadamente 95% dos pacientes diagnosticados com a malformação. Outros tipos de anomalia de anel vascular que mais raramente podem ser encontradas incluem o arco aórtico duplo, arco aórtico esquerdo, as artérias subclávias esquerda e direita persistentes e a persistência do ducto arterioso direito. A persistência do arco aórtico direito ocorre quando o arco aórtico embrionário direito, ao invés do esquerdo, torna-se a aorta funcional. Quando isso acontece, o esôfago fica constrito em um anel vascular composto pelo arco aórtico à direita, a artéria pulmonar e a base do coração ventralmente, e o ligamento arterioso dorsalmente e à esquerda. O esôfago é comprimido por esse anel vascular e começa a se dilatar cranialmente à medida que se acumula alimento. Os sinais clínicos são regurgitação, perda de peso progressiva, hiperexia, apetite depravado, desconforto e apatia após as refeições, desidratação e fraqueza. Sinais respiratórios podem estar presentes e associados a pneumonia por aspiração secundária ao megaesôfago. O diagnostico se dá pelos sinais clínicos, juntamente com o exame radiográfico simples e contrastado da região cervicotorácica, onde é possível a visualização do esôfago dilatado. Não existe cura para essa enfermidade, sendo preconizado o tratamento conservativo baseado no manejo alimentar do paciente. Protocolos com sondagem nasogástrica e gástrica podem auxiliar a nutrição do animal por um tempo e facilitar a administração de medicamentos. Quando presentes complicações secundárias ao megaesôfago, deve ser implementada a terapia de suporte necessária, assim como causas primárias do megaesôfago adquirido devem ser tratadas quando possível. Todos os animais com megaesôfago correm risco de óbito devido à pneumonia por aspiração. Quando a causa subjacente puder ser tratada pode ocorrer a involução ou atenuação do megaesôfago. O prognóstico é variável, a depender da resposta de cada animal ao tratamento instituído. O presente artigo relata um caso de megaesôfago congênito em felino, atendido em um Hospital Veterinário Escola do interior do Estado de São Paulo, que apresentava como principal sinal clínico a regurgitação e veio a óbito por pneumonia aspirativa.
Síndrome alcoólica fetal: revisão bibliográfica (2001-2012)
Authors: Zanarotti Kuroishi Larissa , Fernandes de Azevedo Camila , Fernandes de Souza João Víctor , Crisci Ana Rosa , Simões Maria Helena , Malfará Wilson Roberto 
Published: July 2022

Objetivo: apresentar uma revisão da literatura sobre as principais abordagens que levam a mulher ao uso do álcool para elencar e discutir: (a) as lacunas da produção científica sobre o tema síndrome alcoólica fetal; e (b) as hipóteses explicativas apresentadas para a síndrome. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, no período de 2001 a 2012. Os indexadores pesquisados foram SciELO, Bireme, Lilacs, Medline, PubMed Central e Teses.usp. As palavras-chave procuradas no idioma português foram: síndrome alcoólica fetal e ácool na gestação; e em inglês: fetal alcohol syndrome e alcohol in pregnancy. Resultados: utilizamos 32 fontes bibliográficas que foram apresentadas em forma de tabela; de acordo com os resultados encontrados na literatura e apresentados nessa tabela, as principais complicações da SAF são: aborto espontâneo; natimorto; parto prematuro; síndrome da morte súbita infantil; retardo do crescimento; deficiências físicas, mentais, comportamentais e/ou de aprendizagem com possíveis implicações ao longo da vida; desnutrição; malformações relacionadas ao sistema nervoso; danos neuroteratogênicos. Conclusões: o consumo de álcool durante a gravidez tem efeitos de grande alcance, por isso, cabe aos prestadores de cuidados pré-natais identificar e abordar o uso de álcool na gravidez com suas pacientes, além dos métodos aprimorados de coleta de dados de risco materno necessários para progredir nessa área de estudo em humanos, o assunto é importante e necessita de uma atenção maior não apenas dos profissionais da saúde mas também da sociedade, principalmente das mulheres, já que a mulher hoje ocupa um cargo maior na sociedade.
Estudo da utilização da fluoxetina e sertralina empregados em situações de emagrecimento: revisão de literatura
Authors: Fernandes de Souza João Víctor , Silva Yorran Lorena da , Santos Alves Jéssica , Zanarotti Kuroishi Larissa , Malfará Wilson Roberto 
Published: July 2022

Objetivo: descrever sobre as características dos inibidores seletivos de recaptação de serotonina (ISRS) envolvidos no processo de emagrecimento, destacando o papel do farmacêutico e a automedicação. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica do tipo narrativa, utilizando-se por pesquisas em artigos científicos de plataformas de pesquisa e livros. Os indexadores pesquisados foram sciELO – Scientific Eletronic Library Online, Google acadêmico, Pubmed, Lilacs, Dynamed, livros e bulas. As palavras-chave procuradas foram: fluoxetina para o emagrecimento, fluoxetina na perda de peso, fluoxetina e obesidade, sertralina na perda de peso, antidepressivos obesidade, sertralina e peso corporal, tratamento ISRS de Obesidade, estética com sertralina, sertralina na compulsão alimentar, consumo de ISRS na perda de peso, automedicação com anorexígenos; além de suas respectivas palavras em inglês: fluoxetine in weight loss, Sertraline and Obesity e sertraline obesity treatment. Resultados: demonstram intensidade nas prescrições de inibidores seletivos de recaptação da serotonina, com sua utilização acontecendo também em pessoas com massa corporal normal, foi identificado, além disto, a automedicação por uma parte desta população além de consumo abusivo. Conclusões: mediante a vários estudos que os ISRS’s são utilizados para o controle de peso auxiliando em transtornos alimentares, além disto foi evidenciado o uso não racional desses medicamentos, demonstrando necessária cada vez mais a atuação do farmacêutico frente à essas situações junto de outros profissionais da saúde.
Yemeni Universities Translation Programs Output and Labor Market Needs: Bridging the Schism
Authors: Al-Khulaidi Mohammed Ali , Alzokhaimy Rojeena Qasem 
Published: July 2022

This paper aimed to identify whether or not Yemeni university translation program output meets the actual labor market needs, and to what extent the gap can be bridged. The study follows a purely qualitative approach. An empirical evaluation of translation programs in a sample of private and public universities was conducted. This evaluation involved a test administered to 10 BA English holders of Taiz University and UST. Findings revealed a gap between the outcomes of such programs and expectations. Participants were not qualified enough to translate various documents related to the labor market. In order to bridge this gap, some recommendations were put forward to the stakeholders.
Keywords:: translation programs, output, labor market needs, Yemeni universities
Designing Automatic Temperature Measuring Device for Covid-19
Authors: Hans Felix , Christiani Agustina , Soewono Effendi , Nata Christopher 
Published: July 2022

The COVID-19 virus pandemic has changed people’s daily habits. It increases public awareness of health protocol, especially in public places. One of the most common methods to detect Covid-19 is to check the body temperature. Currently, visitors are required to do a body check temperature with a thermometer gun or a thermal camera before they can enter public places. However, a thermometer gun measurement needs to be done close to the subject, therefore risking the operator from being exposed to the virus. On the other hand, a thermal camera can solve this problem, but it is quite expensive. This study aims to create an alternative for temperature measuring devices that can be connected to the wi-fi, therefore, allowing the temperature measuring devices to be used in large quantities while only monitored by one user. The product design process in this study used the quality function deployment (QFD) method. The House of Quality and parts deployment matrix were developed as the basis for making the concept. Several product concepts were made with the help of a morphological chart. The selected concept was then created and tested to ensure the product can be operated properly. After the product was tested and worked well, the product accuracy was then compared with the accuracy of a thermometer gun. The data from the test were processed with the paired t-test method using the minitab application. From the paired t-test it was found that there was no significant temperature difference between the temperature data gathered from the thermometer gun and from the product.
Study on the Influence of Processed Rice Straw Ash as a Binder on Compressive Strength and Water Absorption of Alkali Activated Mortar
Authors: Pushpa Amruthavalli Yencherla , Reddy K. Sudhakar , Reddy M. Srinivasula , Rao V. K. Visweswara , Rayudu E. Sanjeeva 
Published: July 2022

Major concern today with cement production is its environmental issues. For the sustainable development the usage of cement is reduced day by day in the construction sector. The alkali activated binders (AAB) are eco-friendly and they do not cause any environmental effects which can be used as one of the alternatives to cement. AAB is a hardened cementitious paste made of industrial pozzolanas such as Fly Ash and GGBS, and alkaline solutions like sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. Currently Fly Ash is the most commonly used AAB; but fly ash may become scarce because coal- fired power plants are declining due to the increasing popularity of renewable energy.
Rice straw ash (RSA) is an agricultural waste which has the pozzolanic characteristics and contains about 70%-80% of amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO2) when burnt at 650c. Rice straw can be used as replacement of fly ash in Alkali Activated Mortar (AAM) by burning it at 650c and milling it for 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes. The specimens are casted for Rice Straw based AAM and compressive strength and water absorption are studied for 7.5, 10, 16 molarity of NaOH and also RSA milled for 10,20 and 30 minutes and SEM EDX is studied for the hardened specimen at 28 days.
The RSA has significant positive effects on performance of AAM. The replacement of RSA by 20% has shown greater results and as the milling time of RSA is raised the surface area of RSA is increased which in turn resulted in improved strength and as the molarity of NaOH is increased the AAM at 3, 7, 28 and 56 days has the higher Compressive Strength and lower Water absorption.
Chemical Fertilizer Medium on Tissue Culture of Strawberries
Authors: Neera Sumana 
Published: July 2022

The strawberry is a nutrient-rich fruit with high concentrations of vitamins A, C, B1, B2, protein, calcium, potassium, copper, iron, and especially antioxidants. Strawberries are an extremely popular fruit because the antioxidants in them are much more than in tomatoes, up to 7 times. Strawberry propagation now requires a tissue culture-derived cultivar. Infection from the mother plant causes low yield due to diseases, and the chemicals utilized as bait in vitro are expensive. The purpose of this experiment was to find a replacement for the chemical fertilizer mix that was affecting the strawberry’s in vitro growth. The experiment was conducted with the strawberry cultivar Royal 80 and the 5 × 4 Factorial in CRD. Explants were cultivated in media containing five types of chemical fertilizer: 21-21-21 (N-P2O5-K2O), 15-30-15 (N-P2O5-K2O), 36-5-5 (N-P2O5-K2O), 15-30-15 (N-P2O5-K2O) and 10-52-17 (N-P2O5-K2O) at concentrations of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 g L−1, compared to MS medium, which provided control for each type of fertilizer. The plantlets were cultured in 0.5 g/l of 21-21-21 showed the highest number of plantlets was 4.30 plantlets/explant, which was better than MS medium (3.44 plantlets/explant), 15-30-15 and 36-5-5 media (3.48, 3.87 plantlets/explant, respectively).
Marketing Plan at PT Catur Manunggal Berjaya Facial Cleansing Tissue “Buddies” Product
Authors: Aripin Tatang , Handayani Ika Nurul , Pusaka Semerdanta , Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat , Sunaryanto Ketut 
Published: July 2022

Aims: Researchers want to discover the marketing plan of PT Catur Manunggal Berjaya Facial Cleansing Tissue called “Buddies”.
Study Design: Applied qualitative research.
Place and Duration of Study: PT Catur Manunggal Berjaya.
Methodology: Data collection methods used are interviews, observation, and document analysis. Semi-structured interview of business owner, one (1) finance manager, one (1) sales manager, one (1) purchasing manager, one (1) production manager, and two (2) production employees. The media used in the interview process is in the form of written notes. Non-participant observations were also carried out to dig deeper into the data and observe closely the condition of the business entity. Observations were made on marketing activities (sales, purchasing, warehouse, production, payment, customer service, recording, controlling, and mobilizing HR performance). Document analysis was carried out by comparing the previous interview data and several other documents provided by the business entity (organizational structure, marketing photos, and regulations. So that the data is not biased, validity and reliability are carried out.
Results: The marketing plan of PT Catur Manunggal Berjaya facial cleansing tissue called “Buddies” contain (1) deciding marketing goal and target, (2) segmenting, targeting, and positioning, (3) determining marketing mix in which is 4P’s, (4) sales including activity team, and budget, and (5) revenue stream including drop size and revenue estimation.
Conclusion: The strategies make the product reach the target in which is concluded in Indonesian cosmetics market business.
The Distribution and Seasonal Variation of Zooplankton Species of the Great Kwa River, Calabar, Nigeria: A Reassessment Approach
Authors: Ekpo Paul Bassey , Umoyen Anthony John , Akpan Nseobong Godwin , Ekpo Inyang Paul , Sunday Cecilia James , Abu Gabriel , Ekpenyong Blessing Bassey 
Published: July 2022

Background: Human activities adversely affect the distribution and diversity of zooplankton. They are diverse group of organisms with little or no locomotive ability and quickly respond to changes in their environment. This research was aimed at providing updated information on the distribution and seasonal variation of zooplankton in Great Kwa River.
Materials and Methods: Two sampling stations (S1- Obufa Esuk and S2- Esuk Atu) were mapped along the river bank, samples were collected using plankton net of 55µm mesh size and preserved in 4% formalin. Species were identified using taxonomic keys. Data were analyzed using ecological indices.
Results: The results revealed 12 taxa; belonging to 38 species. Tintinnida, Protozoa, Cladocera, Copepoda were 23.1%, 18.5%, 15.4% and 13.3% respectively. The lowest taxonomic groups were Diptera, Foraminitera, Atenatadata and Trichoptera having 1.85% for each order. The highest species was recorded in S2 having 31 species. In both Stations Ascampbelliella acuta was dominance over other species. Shannon-Weiner index (H) were 2.997 and 2.40 in S2 and S1 respectively. The evenness index were 0.576 and 0.547 for S1 and S2 respectively. Margalef,s diversity index were 8.171 and 4.111 for Esuk Atu-S2 and Obufa Esuk-S1 respectively. Zooplankton species were abundant in wet season than dry season.
Conclusion: This present study provide updated information on the zooplankton distribution, diversity and seasonal variations of the Great Kwa River. The high dominance of Tintinnida in this study indicates a natural linkage between nano-planktons and macro-planktons in the food webs of the river.
Effect of Sulphur and Boron on Growth and Yield of Boro Rice in Calcareous Soil of Bangladesh
Authors: Promi Razita Jalil , Rahman Ashikur , Rahman Md. Mostafezur , Khatun Ms. Ismeetara , Akram Soleh , Islam Md. Ashraful , Salma Umme 
Published: July 2022

The experiment was constructed with Sulphur (S) and Boron (B) with three doses of each, i.e., S0: without Sulphur (control), S20: 20kg S/ha, S30: 30kg S/ha and B0: without Boron (control), B2: 2kg B/ha, B3: 3kg B/ha to study the effect on Boro rice (cv. BRRI dhan-28). In case of Sulphur, the treatment S20 obtained the maximum plant height (97.811cm), maximum tillers hill-1 (26.184) at harvest, highest panicle length (24.98cm), maximum grains panicle-1 (167.37), maximum 1000-grain weight (27.57 g), maximum grain yield (5.46t/ha) and straw yield (5.71t/ha), maximum biological yield (11.17t/ha) and HI (48.88%). Whereas, maximum filled grains panicle-1 (147.37) and minimum unfilled grains panicle-1 (17.89) were found in S30. In case of Boron, the highest plant height (96.378 cm) was found in B3. Highest number of total tiller hill-1 (25.149), longest panicle (24.17 cm), highest number of total grains panicle-1 (165.78), filled grains panicle-1 (144.04) and minimum unfilled grains panicle-1 (21.74), maximum 1000-grain weight (25.24 g), highest grain, straw and biological yield (4.84, 5.43 and 10.27t/ha, respectively) and highest HI (47.13%) were found in B2.The treatment combination S20B2 performed the best response than other treatments. Plant height was highest (100.30 cm) in S20B3 treatment combination at harvest. However, the maximum tillers hill-1 (28.78) at harvest, highest panicle length (26.94 cm), maximum grains panicle-1 (177.57), maximum filled grains panicle-1 (150.27) and minimum unfilled grains panicle-1 (27.30), highest 1000-grain weight (29.75 g), highest grain, straw and biological yield (6.30, 5.91 and 12.21t/ha, respectively) and higher HI (51.60%) were found in S20B2 treatment combination.