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Knowledge Management in the COVID-19 Era

María del Rosario Molina González, Rosa María Rincón Ornelas, María Luisa Quintero Soto, Cruz García Lirios, María Teresa Gaxiola Sánchez, María de Jesús Camargo Pacheco, Rafael Campoy Mendoza, Marco Antonio Velderrain Rodríguez, Gilberto Bermúdez Ruiz, Javier Carreón Guillen

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 01-05
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.428

The pandemic has been a watershed in the knowledge management that is carried out in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Studies on vulnerability and resilience risks highlight material, financial and human resources as the central axis of the knowledge network, although research on stigma indicates that mistrust prevails between decision makers and those who carry them out. Therefore, the objective of this work was to contrast the hypotheses related to knowledge management as a regulatory process of trust relationships between the parties involved. A cross-sectional, exploratory, and correlational study was carried out with a sample of 10 professional practitioners and social workers involved in COVID-19 care. The results show that a structure of nodes prevails that begins with innovation, continues with competitiveness and ends with efficiency as central, unifying and structural axes of information translation and knowledge transfer. The results are not extensive to the university community, although they are innovative because they highlight trust as the guiding principle of knowledge management.

Lived Experiences of Graduate School Students in A Philippine University: A Phenomenological Study

Marlon S. Pontillas, Marilou D. Tino, Jose B. Ballesteros

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 06-15
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.427

This phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of graduate school students at the University of Saint Anthony (USANT) in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The study aims to uncover how these students balance academic responsibilities with personal and professional obligations, adapt to online learning, and manage stress, particularly in the context of their motivations for career advancement as DepEd teachers. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with five graduate students and analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The findings reveal significant challenges in time management, technological adaptation, and stress management, highlighting the importance of supportive family, peer networks, and faculty. The study emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation, driven by career aspirations, in sustaining students' engagement and perseverance. The results underscore the need for flexible learning environments, robust institutional support, and tailored policies to accommodate the diverse needs of graduate students. The integration of phenomenological and adult learning theories provides a comprehensive understanding of these experiences, offering valuable insights for improving graduate education programs. For schools offering graduate programs, the study suggests enhancing technological infrastructure, academic support services, and flexible scheduling to support their students better.

Behavioral Event Interview Through Lego Toy Models: Explaining the Socialization Process in A Public Company

Roberto Aylmer, Mariana Aylmer, Murillo Dias

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 16-26
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.433

This article discusses the use of behavioral event interviews and Lego® toy models in the socialization process of a Brazilian public company. The primary goal of socialization is to help new employees understand the company's values, objectives, and expectations. Successful socialization can increase job satisfaction, productivity, and team unity. By combining these two methods, this article benefits students, interviewers, academics, managers, and other professionals, stimulating the consideration of interpretive and naturalistic approaches and enhancing our understanding of in-depth interviews.




Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sabastian Samuel Kwesi, Richard Abekah Kofi Sam, Emmanuel M.O. Bekoe, Dennis K. Twum, Cornelius Eshun

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 27-32
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.435

Context: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a highly infectious virus that spreads through blood and other infected fluids such as semen. Individuals can be infected with the virus through sexual contact, by sharing needles or by a needle accident, by getting a body piercing or tattooing, and prenatally or at birth, if the mother is infected with the virus.


Evidence Acquisition: We searched medical databases (PubMed and Scopus) from January 2000 to January 2015.


Results: Based on our results, the transmission of HBV from the infected mother to her child during pregnancy is a critical way for the acquisition of the virus. The routine vaccination of neonates and the use of immunoglobulin at birth are very effective for the prevention of infection when a mother is infected. Also, the treatment of the infected mother to decrease the viral load is another preventive method for the protection of her child.


Conclusions: Our study showed that routine vaccination in children and screening of pregnant women for HBV infection and then preventative strategies for neonates are the most important routes for minimizing the transmission of infection from mother to child.

In Vitro Antifungal Efficacy of Allium Cepa And Allium Sativum: A Comparative Study with Commercial Drugs

Anazodo C. A., Abana C. C., Agu K. C., Victor-Aduloju A. T., Okoli F. A., Ifediegwu M. C., Awari V. G., Chidozie C. P.

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 33-39
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.439

The in vitro activities of water, methanol, acetone, ethanol, and chloroform extracts of garlic (Allium sativum) and Onions (Allium cepa) were investigated. For comparison, activities of commercially sold antifungals viz Nystatin, Fulcin, and Cotrimoxazole against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium spp, Trichophyton schoeleinii, and Neurospora clasa were also investigated. The largest zone of inhibition was exerted by the ethanol and water extracts of garlic (Allium sativum) against Aspergillus niger, A. fumigatus, T. Schoeleilnii, and penicillium spp. The antifugal activity of onions was less marked while its water extracts showed no activity. The lack of inhibition on Neurospora clasa was conspicuous for both the garlic (Allium sativum) and Onions (Allium cepa) extracts. The commercial drugs were significantly more active against the tested fungi (MIC range 1.56-50ug/ml). Fulcin showed more activity than the rest of the commercial drugs tested. The activities of fulcrum for all the fungal species far surpassed those of nystatin and were even superior to those of Cotrimoxazole on Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus. Nystatin showed a higher MIC range of 12.5-50 µg/ml for the tested fungal species. The MFC of the drugs was mostly 2-3 times their MIC values. These results suggest that overall, the fungal species tested showed more sensitivity to the commercially sold antifungals than that of the extracts.

Phytochemical Composition & Bacterial Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves/Seeds

Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom O. A., Agu K.C., Anazodo C. A., Chidubem-Nwachinemere N. O., Abana C. C., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Nwosu J. C.

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 40-53
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.440

Medicinal plants have posed as natural resources of compounds with pharmacological and nutritional properties aiding humans to prevent and treat diseases. Among several plants evaluated in bio-prospective studies, Moringa oleifera is known to have many names based on its many uses: clarifier tree, horseradish tree, and drumstick tree (referring to the large drumstick-shaped pods) and in East Africa, Moringa is known as mother’s best friend. This study aimed to determine the bacterial isolates and phytochemical components in Moringa oleifera seeds and leaves. The results showed three probable bacterial isolates, which include, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae respectively. The bacteria metabolizes some sugars such as glucose, sucrose, lactose, and maltose which could impact the nutritional value of the leaves and seeds when consumed. Through gram staining, it was confirmed that the three isolates are gram-negative organisms as they appear rod-shaped and turned pink. The phytochemical analysis showed that saponins, tannins, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, phenolics, terpenoids, etc are present in both the leaves and seeds. Moringa leaves and seeds contain high amounts of these phytochemical components which are medicinally important because of their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hyperglycemic activity. The seeds and leaves can be used as a food supplement to increase the nutritional composition of food lacking protein, carbohydrates, and lipids by including them in diets to add to human’s daily nutritional needs

Nutritional Composition and Fungi Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Seeds

Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom O. A, Agu K. C., Abana C. C., Anazodo C. A., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Chidubem - Nwachinemere N. O., Nwosu J. C.

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 54-60
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.441

Moringa oleifera (miracle tree) as it is popularly called, has been found useful both medicinally and economically. Moringa oleifera is the most widely cultivated species of the monogeneric family, the Moringaceae, which is indigenous to South Asia. This fast-growing plant is a highly valued and cultivated one in the tropics and sub-tropics. With its high nutritive values, every part of the tree is suitable for either nutritional or commercial purposes. The leaves of this tree are worthy of special attention. The leaves are rich in minerals, vitamins, and other essential phytochemicals.  This research is aimed at determining the nutritional composition and fungi isolates associated with Moringa oleifera.  The Sabaraud Dextrose Agar was used to culture for pure growth and three microorganisms were isolated which consisted of Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus flavus. The nutritional analysis of Moringa oleifera was carried out and its composition includes; crude lipids, crude fiber, moisture, ash, protein, and carbohydrates. They aid in treating digestive problems, reduce cholesterol and immunomodulation benefits, proper growth of the sperm cells, synthesis of DNA and RNA and they help to lower blood pressure. The mineral composition analyzed in Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds constituted zinc, copper, silver, and manganese. The microorganisms isolated produce toxins that cause harm and damage to humans. These toxins can be controlled if post-harvest interventions that reduce aflatoxin include rapid and proper drying, proper transportation and packaging, sorting, cleaning, drying, smoking, post-harvest insect control, and the use of botanicals or synthetic pesticides as storage protectants. The health benefits of Moringa oleifera include, they are anti-inflammatory in nature due to the presence of isothiocyanates, having anti-oxidative properties and protecting against the damaging effects of free radicals present in the body, stabilizing blood sugar levels due to the presence of isothiocyanates. They support brain health and work as neuro-enhancers, they are natural cleansers and help to detoxify the system. They are used as supplements in food to improve the nutritional composition that is lacking in the body.

Measuring Lead Levels in The Blood of Workers in Filling Stations and Maintenance of Generators for Different People Age Groups

Dhurgham A. A. AL-Sultany, Laith Taha Mohammed, Rafeef Hasan Marjan, Tabarek Najah Hadi Al-Gburi

Research and Analysis Journal Vol. 7 No. 08 (2024),Volume 2024 , Page 61-70
https://doi.org/10.18535/raj.v7i08.434

A study examining lead concentrations in gas stations found a significant difference between workers and non-workers. Workers at gas stations, including those in generator maintenance, were found to have higher lead concentrations than non-workers. The concentrations ranged from 9.621 to 14.801 ppm at the unit filling gasoline station (Basra petrol) to 10.831 to 15.02 ppm at the Morgan filling gasoline station (Samawa gasoline).


The lower limits of lead concentrations were 9.267 and 13.542 ppm at Abu Ajaj filling station. The concentrations of lead in the blood of workers servicing gasoline-powered generators ranged from 9.821 to 13.82 ppm, while those in residential areas had concentrations between 10.01 and 13.524 ppm. The World Health Organization has set standards for lead concentrations in the blood, with permissible limits of 10 parts per million. The study highlights the need for increased awareness and regulation of lead exposure in gas stations.

Some modern  architectural designs face difficulties in completion  ,andthe  dificult and complexe shapes lead to an increase in the cost of the project. The irregular urban planning of town  creates an imbalance in the urban fabric and causes the functional problems. In this searches  using biomimetics , we practice the urban planning of scientific space through projects of scientific use  in several  branches in a pivotal urban area whose scientific space extends to the eastern suburb of Ouzera Town.


After a brief  presentation of an urban  observatory from  Ouzera Town that  enhances the scientifc project, the scientific spaces are disgnated for  the rapid exucution in scientific space. The architectural  design derived from  the   plants  and  biological structures facilitates  the urban  realization insuring easy practices and achieving and urban  form  through  landscape architecture that is consistent in ecologicaland landscaped area of  Ouzera  Terriory.