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{"title":"Willingness of Voluntary Counseling and Testing Among Long Distance Truck Drivers: A Window of Opportunity in Control of Retroviral Disease","authors":"None Arodiwe I. O., None Arodiwe E. B.","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6990","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To evaluate the factors influencing the practice of voluntary counselling and testing among long-distance truck drivers as it affects the spread of retroviral disease.&#x0D; Design: This was a quantitative cross-sectional study conducted in the major bus terminals in Enugu State, Nigeria. A questionnaire-based tool was used to collect data from a population of adult bus drivers.&#x0D; Setting: It was conducted at the 3 main motor parks in Enugu metropolis from January 2019 – March 2020. &#x0D; Participants: 500 long-distance truck drivers aged 19-65 years.&#x0D; Intervention: The knowledge and practices of the participants were assessed using a semi-structured interview guide. They were interviewed on various aspects of HIV/AIDS.&#x0D; Main Outcome Measures: Knowledge and practices. On Knowledge and practice performance scale rating; < 50% is poor, 50 -75% is fair, and > 75% is good.&#x0D; Results: Among the five hundred (500) long-distance truck drivers (LDTD) studied 68.0% showed a fair knowledge of HIV/AIDS. The prevalent high-risk behaviour was multiple sexual partners (73.2%). The practice of voluntary counselling and testing was poor, as (17.0%) had practised it; however, their risk perception was high at (76.0%). Fortunately, there was also a high willingness to screen 302 (60.4%) which was significantly higher in those with a tertiary level of education (100%) and the married participants (75.8 %) (χ2=174.4, p < 0.01).&#x0D; Conclusion: There was a high-risk perception in this study population with a high willingness to be tested. We hereby recommend regular screening service at the motor packs of truck drivers in Enugu State.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135969261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Temporary Relining in Removable Prosthesis for Corrective and Conditioning Purposes: A Case Report","authors":"J. P. Silva Júnior, I. B. Veloso, L. F. Galvão, P. P. L. Almeida, T. S. Pereira, C. C. Gonçalves, S. T. Dias, J. F. Meira","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6988","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To report a clinical case of tissue readjustment by provisional relining in an upper complete denture.&#x0D; Presentation of Case: A 63-year-old male patient, melanoderma, asthmatic and type II diabetic, attended the dental clinic of a Higher Education Institution, complaining of pain when fitting the prosthesis. He reported that he had had a complete upper denture approximately 5 months ago. On clinical examination, hyperplastic lesions were noted in the anterior and middle portions at the bottom of the vestibule of the upper arch. The prosthesis, on the other hand, highlighted peripheral irregularities with a pointed aspect in the areas corresponding to the lesions. Given the conditions presented, it was urgently decided to remove the irregularities of the upper complete denture followed by provisional relining. After performing the technique, the patient was clinically followed up, after 30 days there was a decrease in the lesion.&#x0D; Conclusion: The use of this technique in complete dentures as a provisional action aimed at conditioning the injured tissue and retaining the piece in the alveolar ridge was, therefore, satisfactory, meeting the main requirements for resolution of the case and suitability for subsequent continuity of definitive rehabilitation.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135435016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Open Data-Based Village Potential Mapping Model Design in the Tomini Bay Region in the KKN Course","authors":"Arip Mulyanto, Muhammad Yahya, None Purnamawati","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6989","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6989","url":null,"abstract":"The objectives of this study were: 1) To develop an open data-based village potential mapping model design in the Tomini Bay Region in the KKN course and 2) Test the validity of the open data-based village potential mapping model in the Tomini Bay Region in the KKN course, 3) Testing the effectiveness of the open data-based village potential mapping model in the Tomini Bay Region in KKN courses. The research method used in this study is the Research and Development research method of the Borg &amp; Gall model of model development stages, which include (1) drafting the model, (2) expert and practitioner validation, (3) limited model trial, (4) more comprehensive model trial; and (5) model revision. The subjects of this study were 42 students participating in KKN in the Tomini Bay Region in 5 villages. The quality of the developed product was analyzed with descriptive statistics. The results showed that (1) The design of the open data-based village potential mapping model developed has a very high level of validity with an average value of 0.87 and is feasible to use; (2) The open data-based village potential mapping model developed is practical to use, based on the value of model implementation which reaches an average value of 83.59% with perfect implementation criteria, and gets an excellent response from KKN student participants with an average value of 85.15%, (3) There was an increase in the average score between the pre-test and post-test in the control group, where the average score of the pre-test in the control group was 53.13 while the average score of the post-test in the control group was 73.84. There was a significant increase between the pre-test and post-test in the experimental group, where the average score of the pre-test in the experimental group was 56.65 and the average score of the post-test in the experimental group was 86.06.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":"126 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134975867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of WIDARE Learning Model to Improve Students' Writing Ability","authors":"Duwi Purwati, None Muharram, Abdul Haling","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6986","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6986","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to develop student's writing skills by developing the WIDARE model of textbooks, RPS, and assessment rubrics, with the stages of defining, designing, operational field trials, final product revision, and dissemination. The research sample involved 32 students, 52 teachers, and two experts. The results validating the textbook model book, lesson plan, and assessment rubric are valid categories. The practical test results were in the convenient category. The effectiveness test results were very effective in developing students' writing skills.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135344266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Automobile Battery Wastes Disposal on Soil Health Indices","authors":"None Oyetayo, A. M., None Seyifunmi, E. O., None Omotayo, F. J., None Olaitan, S. K.","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6985","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6985","url":null,"abstract":"This study was designed to assess the impact of automobile battery waste disposal on the indices of soil health and fertility. Soil samples were collected from three major mechanic villages in Akure and Owo in Ondo State. The physicochemical parameters were analyzed using standard methods while the heavy metal content was assessed using a spectrophotometer. Also, the microbial population was determined using the pour plate method and some biochemical tests. The results show that the soil sample from Owo had the least total bacterial count of 65.10x 105 CFU/g) while the sample from Akure 2 had the highest bacterial count of 185.50 x 105 CFU/g. The probable organisms isolated from the samples were Klebsiella spp, Escherichia spp, Staphylococcus spp, Proteus spp, Pseudomonas spp, Bacillus spp, Serratia spp and Enterobacter spp. There were significant differences between the physicochemical parameters of the contaminated soil samples and the uncontaminated control soil. The electrical conductivity of the contaminated soil samples (1.20, 0.92 and 0.38) was higher significantly (p<0.05) than the uncontaminated (0.21) soil sample. The pH values were acidic (4.57) compared with the control (7.42). Other indices like C, Ca. CEC and bulk density among others have values that were different significantly (P<0.05) between the contaminated soil and the control. In addition, the levels of heavy metals such as Lead, Cadmium and Chromium in the contaminated soil were significantly higher than in the control soil sample. The study confirms that the health indicators of the battery waste-receiving soil in the studied area are highly compromised therefore it may need remediation to reduce soil pollution.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135536054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of a Smart Air Quality Monitoring System Using Wireless Sensors","authors":"E. U. Oyo-Ita, U. J. Ekah, P. Ana, I. O. Ewona","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6984","url":null,"abstract":"With the fast-growing urbanization and increased industrialization around cities in Nigeria, the quality of the air we breathe has become a paramount concern. There is a need for an accurate, real-time air quality monitoring system to monitor and evaluate the air quality we inhale. This article presents the development of a Smart Air Quality Monitoring System (SAQMS) utilizing wireless sensor technology. The SAQMS was designed to provide a comprehensive and intelligent solution for monitoring air quality index, including but not limited to particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), temperature and humidity. Leveraging wireless sensor nodes and advanced IOT, the system offers real-time data collection and analysis, enabling immediate response to environmental changes. Key features of the SAQMS include a network of wireless sensors (MQ 135 and DHT11) strategically deployed across targeted areas, data transmission through secure communication protocols, cloud-based data storage and processing, and a user-friendly interface for data visualization and interpretation. As we confront the challenges of air pollution and its impact on human well-being, the development of the SAQMS presents a significant step towards informed decision-making and a more sustainable future as the experiment shows our developed system can detect air quality in parts per million (ppm), with other environmental factors such as temperature and relative humidity.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135202674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of Procedures in Designing Blended Learning Integrated Soft Skills in Higher Education","authors":"Nur Ismiyati, Usman Mulbar, Rusli","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6982","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6982","url":null,"abstract":"Blended learning is a teaching approach that combines face-to-face and online learning, requiring instructors to design instruction that considers the combination and timing of both types of learning. The integration of these approaches aims to achieve learning goals. Thus, there is a need for a guide to assist instructors in designing valid, practical, and effective blended learning experiences. This study follows an Educational Design Research (EDR) methodology, which includes preliminary research, a prototyping phase, and an assessment phase, following the Plomp model. The research instruments used in this study include validation sheets, implementation assessment sheets completed by subjects, and participant response questionnaires. The data were analyzed using techniques to assess validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The analysis results indicate that all instruments fall within the valid category. The evaluation of practicality based on participant response questionnaires yielded an overall score of 80%, indicating practicality. The evaluation of effectiveness for the assessment of the design created by the subjects showed excellent results. Participant responses were positive, and the data on the impact of the design structure on new knowledge and skills indicated that participants effectively applied the acquired knowledge and skills. Therefore, the soft skills-oriented blended learning design in higher education has met the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44429600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bacteriological Profile of Surgical Site Infection: A Descriptive Study at Deido District Hospital in Douala, Cameroon","authors":"Faustin Atemkeng Tsatedem, Fondop J., Bayol A. D., J. Donfack, J. Djokam, S. Temgoua, D. C. Alain, Kedy Magamba","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6981","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is defined as infections occurring within 30 days after a surgical operation, or within one year if an implant is left in place after the procedure. Surgical site infection is classified by the american center for disease control (CDC) into superficial incisional surgical site infections SSI, deep incisional SSI and organ/space SSI. \u0000Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of post-surgical site infections, assess the risk factors, determine the various and most microorganisms encountered and study the antibiotic sensitivity in post-surgical site infection after post-surgical site infection in Deido district hospital Douala. \u0000Materials and Methods: we conducted a 3 months hospital based prospective study on general surgery, obstetric and gynecologic records admission at the Deido district Hospital Douala from February 1st 2020 to April 30th 2020. We included available files of the general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology. We excluded paediatrics and medical. The study was approved by the institutional ethic review board of the faculty of health sciences of the university of Bamenda. \u0000Results: We had 133 of post-surgical patients in general surgery, obstetric and gynecologic. The prevalence of post-surgical site infection was 32,3% (43/133). Male gender aged 50-60 years were more affected than female to developed SSI. Diabetes mellitus and immunodepression by the human immuno deficiency virus had respective prevalence of 48.1 and 81,8% and increased hosptal stay after operation. Peritonitis with perforation was the most involved (14%). The identified germs were Staphylococcus aureus (11,3%), followed by Escherichia coli (8%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (3,8%) and pseudomonas spp (3%). Staphylococcus aureus was sensible to vancomycin (73,33%), netilmicin, amikacin (6o%). Escherichia coli was sensible to gentamycin, ciprofloxacin, augmentin with a prevalence of 63,64%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was sensible to pristinacine (80%) and amikacin (60%). Pseudomonas spp was sensible to netilmicin, amikacin (75%) followed by gentamicin, levofloxacin and ofloxacin (50%). \u0000Conclusion: The prevalence of Post-surgical site infection was high,  the clinical spectrum and bacterial  sensitivity was diverse.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42686027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Training Methods on Improving Passing in Soccer Games","authors":"M. Zainuddin, Arifuddin Usman, Muhammad Kamal, Ikhwan Abduh, Akbar Sudirman, A. Fadlih","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6979","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study was to compare the impact of the solid method and the distribution method on enhancing soccer passing. The experimental research method is used to compare the influence of two variables and determine or examine any differences. In this method, the author conducted an experiment by giving group A reliable training method and treating group B with a distribution training method. In taking the initial test data to determine the initial test data, one can determine the initial test data. Taking the initial test data to determine the sample's initial data before receiving treatment and the final test to determine the training's effectiveness. With a research sample of forty individuals. After data processing and statistical analysis, it was determined that there is no significant difference between the effects of distribution training and firm training on passing improvement in soccer. There is a significant interaction between the distribution training method group and the solid training method when it comes to enhancing soccer passing. In this instance, the distribution training method has a greater effect than the solid training method on the passing development of 12-13-year-old novice soccer players.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42686422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk Assessment and Control of Stunting in Makassar City, Indonesia","authors":"M. B, Lahming, Hasmyati, A. A. Arsin","doi":"10.9734/air/2023/v24i6980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2023/v24i6980","url":null,"abstract":"The focus of this research is the problem of stunting in children under five, which has an impact on human productivity and the quality of health in Indonesia. One of the factors that influence stunting is environmental problems that have not been fully resolved. knowledge about infectious diseases and environmental sanitation that contribute to stunting. This study aims to observe and analyze how knowledge about infectious diseases and environmental sanitation relates to stunting control. This study uses a cross-sectional study in which the population is mothers who have children under five. A total of 152 stunted toddlers surveyed were purposive samples. The results showed that there was a significant correlation with p = (0.012) < (α = 0.05) between knowledge about infectious diseases and stunting control behavior. Knowledge of environmental sanitation has a significant correlation with stunting control behavior.","PeriodicalId":91191,"journal":{"name":"Advances in research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46053299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}