The Danceras Apt Health Behaviour: A Panacea to Grace and Precision in Movement

The dancer s body is the first tool for implementation or incapacitation as it were that is found in the active or inactive endeavours of every individual whether one is a performer of not This study looks at the dancer s healthy behaviour to underscore beauty grace and precision in body movement It adopted the analytical approach to study the findings of some science scholars to arrive at our findings which is summarized thus you are what you eat and your performance your healthy behaviour An actor or dancer must maintain good healthy life to stay longer as a performing artiste and to continue to attract good patronag

Dance, Marriage and Culture: The Ososo Marriage Punitive Dance Paradigm

Dance, culture and marriage have a tapestry of relationship and dependability. The inviolability in their relationships cannot be quantified. In culture, dance and marriage are provided with soothing environment to strive and survive and vice-versa. In other words, culture is the substratum for the survival of an African marriage.  The place of dance in marriage and culture has been a subject identifiable to the Africans. On like among the Westerners where dance is employed in marriage as an element of entertainment, the Africans use dance as a vital ingredient for the survival of marriage and, in particular the society.  This article takes a look at the cultural imperatives of dance in marriage and the way the Ososo people deploy it to maintain and sustain marriage culture and relationships. The methodology for data gathering includes; interviews, non-participant and observatory primary method and for the secondary; related books, journal and, magazines were used. Added to the above is the adoption of the theory, Socio-spatial Action Code System (SACS) of dance for the analysis of our findings. The results are that marriage among the Ososo people is held sacrosanct; the society is responsible for and to every marriage, thus the need to protect it from being abused with the use of dance. Dance here then becomes an antidote to reverse a curse in marriage and a reprimand to the individual defaulter, which is the husband

Onion and garlic extracts as potential antidotes for cadmium‐induced biochemical alterations in prostate glands of rats

Cadmium (Cd) has been implicated in increased prostate gland malignancy risk in both wildlife and humans. This study examines the chemoprotective roles of onion and garlic extracts on Cd‐induced biochemical alterations in the prostate glands of rats. Adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into nine groups: control group received double distilled water; Cd group received Cd alone (1.5 mg/100 g bwt per day); extract‐treated groups were pre‐treated with varied doses of onion and/or garlic extract (0.5 ml and 1.0 ml/100 g bwt per day) for 1 week and then co‐treated with Cd (1.5 mg/100 g bwt per day) for additional 3 weeks. Oxidant/antioxidant status and acid phosphatase (ACPtotaland ACPprostatic) activity were examined in prostate glands. Cd intoxication caused a marked (P < 0.001) increase in lipid peroxidation (LPO) and glutathione S‐transferase (GST) levels, whereas glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase and catalase levels were markedly (P < 0.001) decreased. We also observed significant (P < 0.001) decrease in ACPtotal and ACPprostatic activities in prostate glands and a concomitant significant (P < 0.001) increase in the plasma. However, treatment of Cd‐intoxicated rats with onion and/or garlic extract significantly minimised these alterations. The onion extract offered a dose‐dependent protection. Our findings suggest a chemoprotective capability for onion and garlic extracts against Cd‐induced biochemical alteration in the prostate glands

Inteligencia emocional percibida y la actitud de la obstetra ante el cuidado de gestantes en situación de parto. Centro Materno Infantil Santa Luzmila II, Comas - Lima, 2019

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre la inteligencia emocional percibida con la actitud de las obstetras ante el cuidado de gestantes en situación de parto en Centro Materno Infantil Santa Luzmila II, Comas, Lima 2019. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, correlacional de corte transversal, desarrollado en una muestra de 15 Obstetras del Centro Materno Infantil Santa Luzmila II, Comas, durante el año 2019. Se realizaron dos encuestas, a través de la técnica de cuestionario auto aplicado. En el análisis se estimaron frecuencias y porcentajes, además, se utilizó la prueba de Shapiro-Wilk y de correlación de Pearson. Resultados: Se encontró que 73,3% de las obstetras presentaron una percepción media de la inteligencia emocional general y 26,7% tuvo una alta percepción; referente al componente de la atención, 53,3% presentó una percepción media y 20% tuvo una alta percepción; respecto al componente de la claridad, 53,3% de presentó una percepción alta y 46,7% tuvo una percepción media; en cuanto al componente de reparación, 53,3% presentó una percepción media y 46,7% tuvo una alta percepción. Por otro lado, 93,3% de las obstetras presentaron actitudes positivas hacia el cuidado de la gestante. En el análisis bivariado, sólo el componente de la atención mostró una relación significativa directa moderada con las actitudes de las obstetras (p=0,027; r=0,569). Conclusión: La inteligencia emocional percibida tuvo una relación significativa directa moderada con la actitud de las obstetras ante el cuidado de gestantes.Objective: To determine the relationship between perceived emotional intelligence with the attitude of obstetricians in care for pregnant women in childbirth at the Santa Luzmila II Maternal and Child Center, Comas, Lima 2019. Materials and Methods: Descriptive correlation and cross-sectional study, in a sample of 15 Obstetricians of the Santa Luzmila II Maternal and Child Center, Comas, during the year 2019. Two surveys will be used, through the self-applied questionnaire technique. In the analysis, frequencies and percentages were estimated, in addition, Shapiro-Wilk and Pearson correlation tests were detected. Results: It was found that 73.3% of obstetricians presented a medium perception of general emotional intelligence and 26.7% had a high perception; reference to the care component, 53.3% had a medium perception and 20% had a high perception; respect the clarity component, 53.3% of apparently a high perception and 46.7% had a medium perception; As for the repair component, 53.3% experienced a medium perception and 46.7% had a high perception. On the other hand, 93.3% of the obstetricians positive attitudes positive attitudes towards the care of the pregnant woman. In the bivariate analysis, only the care component showed a moderately significant direct relationship with moderate obstetrician attitudes (p = 0.027; r = 0.569). Conclusion: Perceived Emotional Intelligence had a significant moderate relationship with the obstetricians' attitude towards the care of pregnant women

Next generation bulk Heterojunction organic Photovoltaic and light emitting diode sytems of Novel Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Polyfluorenes and Polythiophenes

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Chemistry)In these times of diminishing reserve of fossil fuel, the development of novel - green or renewable? technologies to meet the increasing worldwide demand for energy is of great importance. The sun is the largest carbon free source of energy and an infinite source of renewable energy. However, except for the expensive inorganic crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, this source of energy has not been utilized. The field of organic photovoltaic cell has made impressive progress in the last few years with the tremendous efforts of researchers working tirelessly to develop organic materials for solar energy conversion. Organic conjugated materials have the advantage of low cost, light weight, process-ability and good flexibility over inorganic materials. They have attracted wide academic and industrial interest due to their promise as semiconductors for photovoltaic applications. Design of advanced organic conjugated materials with the ability to absorb light from the sun and convert it into useful and storable form has and still is one of the most important goals of researchers in the field of renewable energy. This work describes a number of novel exciting and promising materials based on polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) for organic photovoltaic cells and organic light emitting diodes

FORMULASI DAN UJI EFEKTIVITAS KRIM ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN BELUNTAS (Pluchea indica Less.) TERHADAP BAKTERI Propionibacterium acnes

ABSTRACT Beluntas plants contain flavonoid compounds, which are know to have antibacterial activity. This study aims to make a formulate and test the physical stability of antibacterial cream prepared from Beluntas Leaf extract (Pluchea indica Less.) with three variations in extract concentrations of 5%, 10% and 15%, and  test the effectiveness of antibacterial against Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. The method of this research is experimental laboratory research. Beluntas leaves extract (Pluchea indica Less.) was obtained by maceration using 96% of ethanol and formulated into cream preparations with various extract concentrations. The result showed that Beluntas Leaf extract cream fulfilled the requirements of the physical properties of cream preparations, which included organoleptic test, homogeneity, pH, dispersion, adhesion, emulsion type and cycling test. On the result of antibacterial activity testing, the average diameter of the clear zone of prepared cream of Beluntas leaf extract was at concentration of 5%, 10% and 15%, respectively ie 6.16 mm, 7.83 mm, 10.16 mm. Based on the classification of antibacterial category, the inhibiting ability of the test bacteria by 5% and 10% cream was categorized as moderate, and 15% was categorized as strongly which is the most effective cream inhibiting the activity of Propionibacterium acnes. Keywords: Beluntas leaves, antibacterial cream, Propionibacterium acnes ABSTRAK            Tanaman Beluntas  merupakan salah satu tanaman  yang berkhasiat obat. Tanaman Beluntas mengandung senyawa flavonoid yang diketahui memiliki aktivitas antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat formula dan uji stabilitas fisik sediaan krim antibakteri dari ekstrak Daun Beluntas (Pluchea indica Less.) dengan tiga variasi konsentrasi ekstrak yaitu 5%, 10% dan 15%, serta menguji efektivitas antibakteri terhadap bakteri Propionibacterium acnes. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental laboratorium. Ekstrak daun Beluntas (Pluchea indica Less.) diperoleh dengan cara maserasi dengan pelarut etanol 96% dan diformulasikan menjadi sediaan krim dengan variasi konsetrasi ekstrak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa krim ekstrak Daun Beluntas memenuhi persyaratan sifat fisik sediaan krim yang meliputi uji organoleptik, homogenitas, pH, daya sebar, daya lekat, tipe emulsi dan cycling test .Pada hasil pengujian aktivitas antibakteri, diameter rata-rata zona bening sediaan krim ekstrak daun beluntas pada konsetrasi 5%, 10% dan 15% berturut –turut yaitu 6,16 mm, 7,83 mm, 10,16 mm. Berdasarkan klasifikasi kekuatan daya antibakteri, maka kemampuan penghambatan bakteri uji oleh krim konsentrasi 5% dan 10% dikategorikan sedang, serta 15% dikategorikan kuat yang merupakan krim paling efektif menghambat aktivitas bakteri Propionibacterium acnes. Kata kunci : Daun Beluntas, krim antibakteri, Propionibacterium acnes

Security and usability in a hybrid property based graphical authentication system

Alphanumeric text and PINs continue to be the dominant authentication methods in spite of the numerous concerns by security researchers of their inability to properly address usability and security flaws and to effectively combine usability and security. These flaws have, however, contributed to the growing research interest in the development and use of graphical authentication systems as alternatives to text based systems. Graphical passwords or graphical authentication systems are password systems that use images rather than characters or numbersin user authentication. The picture superiority effect, a belief that humans are better able to memorise images than text, has very much influenced the proliferation of and support for graphical authentication systems. In spite of their growing acceptance, however, empirical studies have shown that graphical authentication systems have also inherited some of the flaws of text based passwords. Theseflaws include predictability, vulnerability to observational attacks and the inability of systems to efficiently combine security with usability. Hence there is a continued quest among usable security researchers to find that hypothetical system that has both strong usability and strong security. In this research, a novel concept for hybrid graphical authentication systems is developed. This consists of a class of systems that are called ‘property based authentication systems’ which adopt the use of image properties for user authentication, rather than specific images as used in existing systems. Image properties are specified contents of images which gives the image a set of characteristics. Several implementations of these systems have been developed and evaluated. Significant empirical performance studies have been conducted to evaluate these systems in terms of usability and security. The usability evaluations conducted evaluate thesystems in terms effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction, while security evaluations measure their susceptibility to common attacks. The results from these studies suggests that property based systems have better usability and security when compared to commonly known and well researched graphical authentication systems

In-Vitro antidiabetic potential of Piliostigma thonningii leaf column chromatographic fractions

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar that profoundly affects human health and economy. Although there are a plethora of antidiabetic drugs in the market, the efficacy shown by some medicinal plants sometimes outperforms that of synthetic drugs while being more affordable and less toxic. This study was conducted to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of column-chromatographic fractions of Piliostigma thonningii leaf. Phytochemical screening, column, and thin layer chromatography were respectively conducted following standard laboratory protocols. The in-vitro antidiabetic activity of the extracts was assessed using alpha-glucosidase and hemoglobin glycosylation inhibitory methods. A total of 175 column fractions (CF1-CF175) were eluted respectively. Thin layer chromatography protocols employed pooled a total of 11 (A-J) fractions. The result showed significant (P&gt;0.05) inhibition of alpha-glucosidase in only fraction J2, which was significantly greater when compared to standard drug (Voglibose) and crude extract. Also, there was no significant hemoglobin glycosylation inhibitory effect in all fractions compared with crude extract and standard drugs (Voglibose). In conclusion, P. thonningii leaf exhibited alpha-glucosidase and hemoglobin glycosylation inhibitory potentials that further support its usage as a hypoglycemic agent

Simulación clínica y el desarrollo de competencias en atención integral del parto de una universidad privada de Lima, 2022

En el proceso de enseñanza de la especialidad de obstetricia existen múltiples métodos de enseñanza que tienen un impacto diferenciado en el aprendizaje del estudiante, donde, en los últimos años se ha ido adaptando con mayor frecuencia la simulación clínica, convirtiéndose en uno de los métodos que representa la posibilidad de ampliar los conocimientos y capacidades de los mismos. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la relación de la simulación clínica y el logro de competencias en atención integral del parto de una universidad privada de Lima, 2022. Asimismo, la metodología fue de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo básica y diseño no experimental. Los resultados indicaron que la simulación clínica se relaciona en el logro de competencias de atención integral del parto de una universidad privada de Lima, 2022, con una correlación negativa dada por un Rho de Spearman de -0.261 y el p-valor es 0.039. Se concluyó que la simulación clínica no permite el desarrollo de competencias de manera adecuada debido a que el proceso de enseñanza a través de los equipos no es óptimo considerando que existe fallas en su uso y falta de capacitación por parte de los docentes