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Product Design and Innovation: Manufacturing SMEs in Santiago de Chile
Authors: Mendez Ruben , Meythaler Amparo 
Published: September 2022

This descriptive review paper has been developed from an interdisciplinary approach. It focuses on the essence of the contribution and impact of design in permanent collaboration with economic science, both in its theoretical conception and application in the company. The authors whose works were revised for this paper, declare design as a project activity from areas such as entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, which are essential for the change of the productive matrix, taking Chile as a study reference. It is concluded that design is a projective discipline that manages creative processes within the company in order to introduce concepts of innovation that directly affect the product, and from there to develop strategic content in SMEs that facilitate the work of the entrepreneur in guiding added-value processes that generate opportunities for expansion and growth in the market.
Resource use in sweet potato production in delta state, nigeria: a technical efficiency approach
Authors: Otu I Ettah, , Bassey O., Udumo, , Victor A., Abanyam, , Francis A., Bullem 
Published: September 2022

Sweet potato is one of the major staple crops in Nigeria and most parts Africa sub-region. Its importance continues to rise due to increased urbanization. This increase definitely come with its share of challenges that need to be addressed. The study was conducted within the framework of the rural farming households who constitute the backbone of the Nigerian agricultural sector, producing about 80 per cent of the total national agricultural output. It examined resource use in sweet potato production in Delta state, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine the technical efficiency of sweet potato farmers, assess the factors determining the technical efficiency of potato farmers and to determine the technical efficiency distribution of sweet potato farmers. Multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted to select 120 respondents and stochastic frontier production function employed to realize the objectives. Result of analysis showed that the least technically efficient farmers have to increase their level of production given their inputs and technology to at least 68 % for them to operate at the production frontier while the most technically efficient farmers have to increase their production to at least by 4% for them to operate on the production frontier and be fully efficient with a mean technical efficiency of 0.71. The estimates of the parameters of the production function (sweet potato seeds, labour, fertilizers and agrochemical) were positive and significant at 5% and 1% levels respectively, while capital input was positive and not significant. Factors affecting technical inefficiency of sweet potato farmers among others included: age of farmers and farm size which were negative and significant, while household size, educational qualification, type of cropping and farming experience were all positive and significant. The following recommendations were proffered: sweet potato farmers should have access to improved sweet potato varieties, modern storage technologies, markets and extension services. Adequate financial assistance and credit facilities should also be made available to the sweet potato farmers to enable them expand their crop output.
The effect of amf (glomus clarum) on tomato resistance to early leaf blight (alternaria solani) on tomato
Authors: Odunayo Joseph, Olawuyi , Victor Olumide, Ogundipe 
Published: September 2022

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), is an economic plant which belongs to Family Solanaceae and is widely consumed as food and other processed natural products. Tomato production areas are faced with economic losses due to early blight disease caused by Alternaria solani. Early blight disease reduce yield and renders fruit unmarketable, Cultural practices and fungicides are majorly adopted in the management of this disease. The use of tolerant varieties and Glomus clarum as alternatives which are environmental friendly necessitated this study. Therefore, this study investigated genetic resistance of tomato to early blight disease using Glomus clarum as revealed by SSR marker . Eight tomato accessions obtained from NACGRAB and Technoserve were evaluated, while Ojoo market accession served as check. The experimental treatments Control, Glomus clarum + Pathogen and Pathogen only were laid out in a complete randomized design with three replicates. The result showed that Rukuta Jubia and NGB00727 accessions had the highest mean values for stem girth (0.59cm) and leaf width (3.74cm) respectively, while Ojoo Market performed best for leaf length (6.78cm). Glomus clarum significantly (p˂0.05) influenced the resistance of NGB00727 to Alternaria solani ,and enhanced the production of flowers (2.53) and mean weight of fruit per plant (0.94g). The NGB00727 accession showed the highest resistance to early blight disease, while NGB00754 accession was the most susceptible to Alternaria solani.
Properties of soils of different lithology in the humid tropics of southeastern nigeria
Authors: Afu, S. M.,  , Adie, P. I.,  , Olim, D. M.,  , Isong, I. A.,  , Akpama, A. I.,  , Aaron, M. E.,  
Published: September 2022

This study evaluated the properties of soils developed on diverse parent materials in Ogoja Local Government Area. Five profile pits on five different parent materials were dug, morphologically delineated and described. The five parent materials were basement complex (BC), mudstone (MS), sandstone (SS), shalestone (SH) and limestone (LS). Morphologically, the soils were deep with varying color, structure, texture and consistency. The results of chemical analyses revealed that the soils have acid pH with means of 5.4, 5.4, 5.4, 5.3 and 5.4 in BC, MS, SS, SH and LS. Organic carbon was low (<15g/kg) across the parent materials while total N was slightly higher in MS, SS and LS with means of 0.04 g kg-1, 0.10 g kg-1, 0.04 g kg-1, 0.10 g kg-1 and 0.20 g kg-1 in BC, MS, SS, SH and LS accordingly. Available P was low (<8mg/kg) across the parent materials with slightly higher value recorded in SH than in other parent materials. Calcium and sodium were the dominant and the least bases respectively with mean values of 3.2 cmol/kg, 3.93 cmol/kg, 3.65 cmol/kg, 3.3 cmol/kg and 3.95 cmol/kg and 0.25 cmol/kg, 0.10 cmol/kg, 0.08 cmol/kg, 0.08 cmol/kg, 0.08 cmol/kg in BC, MS, SS, SH and LS respectively. Exchangeable bases were higher in MS than other soils. Both Al3+ and H+ contributed at the same level to acidity of the soils. Correlation analysis showed that sand correlated negatively and significantly with clay (-0.81), OC (-0.41), TN (-0.42), and Al+++ (-0.78) and positively and significantly with pH (0.72), Ca2+ (0.7), Mg2+ (0.64), K+ (0.56), ECEC (0.71) and BS (0.70). Correlation between pH and exchangeable bases, available P (0.83), ECEC (0.9) and base saturation (0.83) was significant and positive. However, most properties had negative and non-significant correlation with each other.
Impact of agricultural policy regimes on the output of food crops in nigeria (1980 – 2015)
Authors: Emmanuel, Agbachom , Ikutal, Ajigo , Adie Alawa David , Maria, Onabe , Otu, Ettah , Ado Anoh, Regina 
Published: September 2022

The study evaluated the impact of agricultural policy regimes on the output of food crops in Nigeria (1980-2015). The specific objective was to; determine the growth rate of selected crop output. Time series data were used for the study. Data used in the study were obtained from Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) crop production database for Nigeria, covering the period 1980-2015, and was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Growth model was used to examine the trend in selected crop output. The study showed that the compound growth rates for all the crops were positive; cassava (4.92%), cocoa (2.61%), maize (5.84%), palm oil (2.84%) and rice (4.15%). This implies that there was a moderate increase in the output of the selected crops over the years. The compound growth rate in the output of maize among the crops considered was highest (5.84 % per annum) followed by cassava and was slow in cocoa with a compound growth rate of 2.61 % per annum. This result suggests that among the crops considered, maize is witnessing appreciable increase in production. The result specifically leads to the conclusion that output of cassava and rice had a direct influence on GDP growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2015. The study therefore recommends that, the slow process of growth (deceleration) in the output of cassava, cocoa, maize and rice could be enhanced by the use of improved extension services and provision of input supports to the farmers involved in the cultivation of these crops.
Contribution of Balneotherapy in Fibromyalgia Patients Receiving Conventional Physical Therapy
Authors: TAŞTABAN Engin , ŞENDUR Ömer 
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of additional balneotherapy in fibromyalgia patients receiving conventional physical therapy.
Materials and Methods: 107 female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia for the first time were studied in two groups. Group 1 included those patients receiving Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, physical therapy modalities including superficial hot and therapeutic ultrasound. Group 2 consisted of patients applied balneotherapy in addition to therapeutic modalities given to the first group. All patients went through a 10-session treatment program. Evaluation was based on Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Quality of Life Short Form-36 (SF-36) before and after the treatment. The total amount of paracetamol tablets consumed was also recorded.
Results: In both groups, there was significant improvement in post-treatment pain VAS, FIQ and PSQI scores compared to prior to treatment, but they were more pronounced after the balneotherapy. With balneotherapy, drug consumption was also significantly lower and patients expressed better general health and social function scores of SF-36.
Conclusion: In the treatment of fibromyalgia, combination of balneotherapy with the conventional physical modalities can be considered as an effective treatment option as it positively contributes to the patients' pain, functional status, quality of life and sleep, and drug consumption.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan terhadap Pengetahuan dan Perilaku Siswa dengan Persebaran Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) Di Sekolah
Authors: Ratna Wirantika Wahyu , Susilowati Yuni 
Published: September 2022

Sekolah merupakan tempat yang sangat berpotensi dalam penyebaran dan penularan Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) pada anak usia sekolah. Anak-anak merupakan golongan umur yang paling rentan untuk terserang DBD. Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) adalah suatu penyakit yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue, yang masuk ke dalam peredaran darah manusia melalui gigitan nyamuk dari genus Aedes, yaitu Aedes aegypti atau Aedes albopictus. Salah satu upaya yang paling tepat dalam pencegahan dan pemberantasan DBD di sekolah adalah dengan diadakan kegiatan pendidikan kesehatan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa dan merubah perilaku siswa terhadap persebaran DBD di sekolah. Metode Studi literature ini menggunakan literature review pra prisma dimana hasilnya ditemukan pada jurnal dari penelitian yang sudah dilakukan sebelumnya untuk mengkaji lebih dalam pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap perubahan pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa terhadap Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD). Hasil penelitian dari keempat jurnal, terdapat adanya pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa ditandai dengan meningkatnya pengetahuan secara signifikan setelah dilakukan program pendidikan kesehatan. Hasil penelitian ini direkomendasikan kepada pelaksana program di sekolah bahwa pendidikan kesehatan dengan metode penggunaan media seperti audio visual sangat efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa dalam pengendalian vektor untuk mencegah persebaran DBD di sekolah.
Evaluación del impacto del coordinador docente en los centros educativos de República Dominicana
Authors: González Pons Sandra 
Published: September 2022

Esta investigación consistió en evaluar el impacto del Coordinador docente en los centros educativos a nivel nacional.
Inicialmente el estudio recogió tanto las percepciones como el nivel de satisfacción por el rol de los coordinadores docentes; e identificó fortalezas y debilidades en su desempeño profesional. Se definió una metodología de carácter exploratoria y mixta, considerando aleatoriamente una muestra de coordinadores, directivos y docentes provenientes de 18 centros regionales.
A fin de profundizar en el desempeño y el rol del Coordinador docente, las técnicas para obtener información fueron: la encuesta y los grupos focales; además de realizar la observación y el análisis de evidencias documentales de la práctica profesional cotidiana.
Finalmente, los resultados indicaron que existe una percepción positiva hacia el Coordinador docente. Se apreció que su figura ha llenado un vacío en el seguimiento al trabajo pedagógico, y que ha añadido mejorías para el desempeño del docente, mayormente en las acciones de planificación y de métodos disciplinarios.
A pesar del nivel de satisfacción obtenido, se concluyó que los coordinadores necesitaban fortalecer acciones de desarrollo profesional, la integración de recursos de aprendizaje, y propiciar la colaboración entre docentes y estudiantes para poder realizar una contribución significativa en la calidad educativa nacional.
Efecto de abonos foliares líquidos orgánicos en la calidad de plantones de cedro colorado (cedrela odorata l.), en fase de vivero
Authors: Alvarez Ticllasuca Adiel , Gutiérrez Collao Jairo Edson , Meza Calixto Abner Abel , Murga Tirado Christian Edinson 
Published: September 2022

El trabajo de investigación tuvo como finalidad evaluar la predominación de 2 tipos de abono foliar líquido orgánico y 3 dosis, en la calidad de plantones de Cedrela odorata L. Se aplicó un Diseño Enteramente al Azar con arreglo factorial 2x3 y 5 repeticiones; los componentes en análisis fueron: elemento A: AFLF y AFLH, y componente B: 50, 100 y 150 mL/20 L de agua, generando 6 tratamientos más un testigo; se instaló y evaluó 525 plantones a lo largo de 5 meses, después del cual la más grande elevación de plantones (19,70 cm) se produjo con el T5 (150 mL de AFLF/20 L agua) y la menor elevación (18,76 cm) con el T1 (50 mL de AFLF/20 L agua), con plantones de calidad alta; el más grande diámetro (8,32 mm) se obtuvo con el T4 (100 mL de AFLH/20 L agua) y el menor (7,41 mm) en el T0, con plantones de calidad alta; muestran calidad alta de la interacción altura/diámetro o índice de solidez; los plantones de los tratamientos T0, T1, T3, T4 y T6, presentan calidad alta de la interacción tallo/raíz y los de los tratamientos T2 y T5 calidad media, el Índice de Calidad de Dickson indica la calidad media del total de plantones tratados.
Palabras clave: Abono; plantones; calidad; morfológicos.
Fishermen’s Perception of the Existence of Mangrove Forest on Fish Catches in Margasari Village Labuhan Maringgai Subdistrict
Authors: Effendi Irwan , Yanfika Helvi , Listiana Indah , Nurmayasari Indah , R.A.D Widyastuti , Gustina Zainal Anna , Bursan Rinaldi 
Published: September 2022

The purpose of research on fishermen's perception of the existence of mangrove forests to fish catches in Margasari Village, Labuhan Maringgai Subdistrict is to know the level of public perception and know the factors related to the level of public perception. This study was conducted in July - December 2021 with a sample of 30 respondents to Margasari Village fishermen related to mangrove presence and fishing. Data collection is conducted using interviews, observations, and literature studies, which are analyzed with a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this study suggest that the perception of fishing communities is in the high category, especially in the dependence of the community on mangrove ecosystems, while factors related to fishermen's perceptions are education level, age, work experience, business ownership, and frequency of fishing.
Predictors of Family Planning Practices of Teen Mothers in Manila, Philippines
Authors: Baccay Kenny-Lynn B. , Ngaya-an Floreliz V. , Marinduque Bernabe R. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Teen pregnancy in the Philippines is a public health concern. Contraception is viewed as key in controlling teen pregnancy brought by early sexual initiation. Unfortunately, among sexually active teenage girls, 68.7% are not using any form of contraception.Objectives. The study determined the predictors of Family Planning practice among teen mothers in Manila;specifically, regarding knowledge and attitude towards family planning, and social and informational support.Methods. The study utilized a descriptive correlational design. Purposive sampling was used for a target sample size of 188 teenage mothers from the City of Manila. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Multiple regression was employed to determine predictors of FP practice.Results. Of the 163 teenage mothers who participated, less than one-third (30.7%) were currently using a familyplanning method. Teen mothers who had two or more pregnancies were four times more likely to report FP practice, and those who received informational support on FP were six times more likely to report FP practice.
Conclusion. The rate of FP practice among teen mothers is low. A comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors that impact teen mothers should be further studied.
The Development of Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) and Maternal Health in the Philippines: A Historical Literature Review
Authors: Nisperos Gene A. , Castro Mary Christine R. , Balahadia-Mortel Ana Pholyn A. , Gavino Cherylle G. , Cagayan Maria Stephanie Fay S. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Implementation of Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) aims to curb maternal mortality. However, the Philippines failed to significantly reduce the maternal mortality rate (MMR) targeted in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Currently, the country is still far from the targeted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This review describes the historical development of BEmONC in the Philippines over the past 13 years and provides insights on its role in decreasing MMR. Methods. We searched online for journal articles, publications, reports, policies, and other issuances related toBEmONC and maternal health in the Philippines. We accessed updates and data via correspondence with theDepartment of Health (DOH). Statistics were compiled from public databases. The identified citations were screened, appraised, synthesized, and analyzed in a historical approach. Results. A direct result of the Emergency Obstetric Care Approach, BEmONC was developed to respond to the high MMR in the Philippines, in line with global efforts to improve maternal health. However, BEmONC functionality generally remained inadequate.
Conclusions. Although the provision of BEmONC services increased facility-based deliveries and skilled birth attendance during childbirth, this failed to decrease MMR and achieve targeted goals substantially. Further capacity-building is needed, especially in rural and resource-poor areas. Government issuances at the national and local levels should be aligned to complement each other. There should be a health systems approach that considers the building blocks of an efficient health care system and the social determinants that impact them.
Average Treatment Effects of a Single-dose Antenatal Corticosteroid on the Respiratory Morbidity of Filipino Preterm Neonates
Authors: Sy Alvin Duke R. , Asaad Abubakar S. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Prematurity-related respiratory disorders are an important public health concern that should betreated efficiently and effectively. Antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) therapy has been recommended to hasten fetallung maturation in pregnancies at risk but has not been delivered adequately in low to middle-income countries. This study aimed to estimate the treatment effects associated with the use of a single-dose antenatal corticosteroid on the incidence of respiratory-associated morbidity among prematurely delivered neonates.Methods. This was a retrospective cohort study of neonates delivered at 24 to 33 weeks gestation at a tertiaryhospital comparing outcomes in those given single-dose ACS with those given no ACS. Association was estimated using logistic and propensity score (PS) analyses, as well as average treatment effect (ATE) and among those treated (ATET).Results. Most neonates (78.11%) received a single dose before delivery (single-dose ACS group) and only a few(21.89%) did not receive any dose (no ACS dose group). The odds ratio of respiratory morbidity in the single-dose ACS group was 0.44 (0.23-0.84) from an adjusted logistic regression model and 0.33 (0.17-0.80) from the PS matching model. The latter model was used to estimate that the average treatment effect from a single-ACS dose on the entire sample was -0.09 (-0.03 to -0.15), while its effect among the actual recipients was -0.08 (-0.02 to -0.15).Conclusion. There is a small benefit attributed to the single-dose ACS, reinforcing the need for dose administration and completion. Future studies are recommended to clarify the estimated association and improve on the methodological constraints encountered.
Determination of Public and Private Primary Birthing Centers Service Delivery Network Functionality in Albay, Philippines
Authors: Cagayan Maria Stephanie Fay S. , Ang-Bon Rita Mae 
Published: September 2022

Background. One of the strategies adopted by the Department of Health (DOH) to improve maternal outcomes is the systems approach which means understanding extensively how the system operates to determine factors affecting the delivery of services. In 2014, Albay province responded by adapting and implementing the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and Nutrition (MNCHN) Service Delivery Network Guidelines. However, no external monitoring and evaluation have been done to assess the compliance of birthing facilities to these guidelines.
Objectives. To determine Legazpi city’s obstetric service delivery network functionality and to compare government and private primary level birthing facilities in terms of 1) governance; 2) human resources; 3) protocols; 4) transportation and communication; and 5) emergency drugs and equipment.
Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study using the referral system assessment (RSA) questionnaire translated into a scorecard with a review of secondary data on high-risk pregnancies, referral rates, and maternal mortalities was done on eight facilities in Legazpi City.
Results: Overall, none of the health facilities assessed were fully-functional. Privately owned facilities scored highest in emergency drugs and equipment (83.3%) and lowest in human resources (38.9%). Government facilities scored highest in emergency drugs and equipment (88.9%) but lowest in transportation and communication (44.4%). Statistically significant differences were observed for human resources (p-value=0.0180), wherein public facilities garnered higher scores, and in transportation and communication (p-value=0.0294), private facilities showed better scores. Only one maternal death in 418 referrals was reported.
Conclusion. Overall, the health facilities varied in the level of functionality in terms of SDN guidelines.