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The Role Of Media In Promoting Covid-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Adults In Prishtina, Kosovo
Get PDFBackground: During the COVID-19 pandemic, media channels became key sources of information for the public and played an important role in shaping attitudes toward vaccination. In Prishtina, where access to traditional media, digital platforms, and healthcare services is high, examining their influence on vaccine acceptance remains an important research priority.Objective: To identify which media sources had the greatest influence on citizens’ decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccination and to determine the factors associated with vaccine acceptance or hesitancy among adults in Prishtina.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2024 with a total of 400 adults recruited through convenience sampling across different geographic areas of Prishtina. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing sources of information, trust in media, attitudes toward vaccination, and exposure to promotional campaigns. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression were applied to identify predictors of vaccination uptake.Results: Television was the most commonly reported source of information (41.5%), followed by social media (29.3%), healthcare professionals (28.0%), and online portals (9.0%). Trust in television was highest (mean 4.0 on a 1–5 scale), while social media received the lowest trust score (2.2). Overall, 66.8% of participants reported receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Among the unvaccinated group, 57.4% indicated that misinformation on social media influenced their decision. Logistic regression showed that trust in media and exposure to promotional health campaigns were positively associated with vaccine acceptance (p < 0.05), whereas exposure to misinformation on social media was significantly associated with hesitancy.Conclusion: Traditional media—particularly television—played a positive role in promoting COVID-19 vaccination in Prishtina, while social media remained an important source of misinformation. Strengthening public health communication through healthcare professionals and reliable information platforms is essential to counter misinformation in future health emergencies.
Analysis Of The Distribution Of Volcanic Ash From The Eruption Of Mount Merapi In 2010 Using Three-Dimensional Gaussian Plume Modeling And Hysplit (Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory)
Get PDFThe powerful 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi produced a widespread volcanic ash cloud with significant impacts, making a clear understanding of its dispersion pattern essential for disaster mitigation efforts. This study attempts to remodel this ash dispersion using two different approaches: the 3D Gaussian Plume and HYSPLIT models. The research aimed to analyze how eruption parameters and weather conditions influenced the ash's direction and spread, and to qualitatively compare the model outputs with MODIS Terra satellite imagery. To achieve this, the study processed volcanological data, such as column height and eruption volume, alongside meteorological data from ERA5 reanalysis for three key eruption phases: October 26, October 30, and November 5, 2010. The results show that the 3D Gaussian Plume model tended to produce an idealized dispersion pattern, spreading symmetrically from the peak with concentrations of 1.494E-03 kg/m³ (Oct 26), 4.395E-05 kg/m³ (Oct 30), and 0.0336 kg/m³ (Nov 5). In contrast, the HYSPLIT model provided more realistic results, depicting an elongated ash plume that followed the prevailing wind direction, with maximum mass load reaching 8.2 mg/m² (Oct 26), 0.1 mg/m² (Oct 30), and 110 mg/m² (Nov 5). The analysis confirms that the interplay between the eruption's characteristics (especially column height and emission rate) and meteorological conditions (wind speed) was the primary factor determining the ash's trajectory and reach. While both models accurately pinpointed the eruption's source, further validation was challenging as persistent cloud cover on the satellite images obscured the view of the ash plume
Adaptation d’Afzelia Africana Aux Changements Climatiques, Niche Ecologique Et Plasticité Phénotypique : Revue Systématique
Get PDFLa présente recherche étudie l’adaptation d’Afzelia africana aux changements climatiques à travers la capitalisation des recherches antérieures. Les aspects de la recherche étaient axés sur la niche écologique et la plasticité phénotypique de l’espèce. Les données bibliométriques ont été collectées à l'aide du modèle POS (Population, Outcome et Setting). La source principale de collecte de données bibliographiques est le moteur de recherche Scopus. Les analyses ont pris en compte le calcul de certains indices scientométriques et bibliométriques dans le logiciel R. L’ensemble des données a été analysé suivant la dynamique annuelle de publication, les domaines de publication, les types de publication et les indices de notoriétés tels que : le h-index et le ha-index. Des analyses factorielles ont été également réalisées. Au total, 1830 documents ont été exportés de Scopus et 86 ont été retenus après filtrage, insertion des critères d’exclusion et lecture des titres et résumés de publications. De l’analyse des documents étudiés, on retient que, l’ensemble des documents a été plublié entre 1989 et 2025, avec un total de 6136 citations cumulés. En moyenne, chaque publication a été cité 18,66 fois par an. Les publications retenues comprennent 80 articles, 01 chapitres de livre, 02 rapports de conférence et 03 revues. Les indices bibliométriques des publications sont élevés, avec un h-index de 25, indiquant que 25 publications ont été citées au moins 25 fois, un g-index de 35, et un ha-index de 5, indique la qualité et l'impact des recherches publiées. Les résultats montrent que les pays avec le plus de publication sont le Bénin, le Burkina-Faso, le Ghana et l’Allemagne. Les auteurs ayant enrégistrés un grand nombre de publication sont : Assogbadjo, A.E. ; Sinsin, B. ; Glelé Kakai, R. Mensah, S. ; Houehanou, T.D. ; Thombiano, A. et Nacoulma, B.M.I. avec une moyenne de 3 publications par an. De l’analyse narrative on retient que les thématiques de recherche prenant en compte la niche écologique et la plasticité phénotypique d’Afzelia africana face aux perturbations climatiques doivent être étudiées afin de comprendre comment l’espèce s’adapte ou pas aux changements de son environnement
Impact De L’Audit Interne Sur La Performance Des Entreprises Cas de la SODEFOR
Get PDFDans ce presente article, nous avions voulu montrer l’importance qu’a l’audit interne dans le processus de la performance d’une entité économique. Il est essentiellement question de démontrer sur base des états financiers de la SODEFOR comment sa performance, efficacité et efficience dépend du coup de l’audit. En effet, bien qu’autour de l’entreprise, il peut y avoir des risques d’ordre naturels et autres, mais l’audit reste dans la plus part des cas un outil très efficace pouvant aider nos dirigeants de bien gérer leurs structures économiques toute en minimisant les coûts afin de ramener avec aisance un résultat escompté à la fin de chaque exercice comptable ; en d’autres termes, l’audit nous sert de guide pour une performance durable.
Utilisation Combinée Des Pailles De Riz, De La Cendre De Tourbe Et De La Poudre Fine De Coquillages Pour La Biostabilisation Des Briques De Terre Comprimée
Get PDFCette étude examine l’efficacité de la bio stabilisation dans l’amélioration des briques de terre comprimée (BTCs), en valorisant des matières premières locales telles que la latérite, la cendre de tourbe et la poudre de coquillage. À travers des formulations expérimentales intégrant le Bacillus subtilis, certaines combinaisons atteignent des performances conformes aux normes de construction : résistance à la compression supérieure à 2 MPa, absorption d’eau inférieure à 5 %, et stabilité hygroscopique renforcée. Ces formulations surpassent les témoins non stabilisés en milieu humide, tout en conservant une cohésion mécanique durable après immersion et cycles humidité-séchage. L’approche adoptée favorise la valorisation de ressources locales et de déchets agro-industriels, réduisant les coûts de production et l’empreinte environnementale. Les résultats confirment que la synergie entre stabilisants minéraux et bio stabilisants microbiens améliore la compacité, la durabilité et la régulation hydrique des BTCs. Cette recherche ouvre des perspectives pour l’optimisation des paramètres biologiques, la diversification des matières premières, et l’application à grande échelle dans des contextes géotechniques variés. Elle s’inscrit dans une dynamique de construction durable adaptée aux réalités climatiques de Madagascar, et contribue à l’élaboration de programmes académiques certifiants en ingénierie des matériaux écologiques
Prevalence Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections Among Hospitalized Patients With Different Illnesses In Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Get PDFMethicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a drug-induced strain of S. aureus due to its fast acquisition of drug-resistant genes which has given rise to the emergence and spread of drug mediated S. aureus infections that are difficult to treat in the healthcare settings leading to prolonged hospitalization, delayed cure rate, and high mortality rates. The adverse effect of MRSA infection has not been fully elucidated, due to paucity of data on adverse complication of MRSA among hospitalized patients in Adamawa state, hence this study. This study evaluates the prevalence, and risk factors of MRSA strains in Adamawa state, Nigeria. A total of 339 clinical samples were collected from patients with long-term hospitalization in various hospitals spread across the state. The study adopted a cross-sectional design that involved consecutive sampling method that enrolled patients with different ailments that had multiple episodes of diseases due to long term hospitalizations. The samples were processed bacteriologically and MRSA isolated were confirmed with ChromAgar MRSA.The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis and significant level was taken at p ≤ 0.05. The prevalence rate of MRSA, MSSA and CONSA isolated were 25.96% (88/339) and 8.6% (29/339) and 12.1% (41/339) respectively. The highest number of isolates obtained was from Yola-South LGA with 17.4%. It was observed that MRSA infections increases as the age of the patients increases with highest prevalence rate of 5.6% among those of 51+ year old. The risk factor that was statistically significant was residential area (p = 0.031) as those that lived in slum areas were five, seven, five and sixteen times more likely to acquire MRSA than those of rural, high density, semi-urban and low-density areas respectively. MRSA were observed to be high among those with non-diabetic foot ulcer, bone fractures and blood-borne infections with a prevalence rates of 5.6% (19/339), 3.5% (12/339) and 2.95% (10/339) respectively. In conclusion, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus and its antibiotics induced strains, MRSA is prevalent in Adamawa state and this increases the disease pathological burdens. Continuous education and infection control interventions are highly recommended
Variabilité Chez Le Genre Properisphinctes, Ammonites Oxfordiennes D’Anahidrano, Bassin De Mahajanga [Variability Of Properisphinctes Genus, Oxfordian Ammonite Of Anahidrano, Mahajanga Basin]
Get PDFLe genre Properisphinctes est un groupe d’ammonite caractéristique de l’Oxfordien inférieur de Madagascar. Il est récemment découvert dans le gisement fossilifère d’Anahidrano, partie Nord du Bassin de Mahajanga. L’objet du présent article met en exergue la variabilité au sein de ce genre. Les analyses qualitatives et quantitatives de 70 spécimens montrent une grande modification des caractères morphologiques et dimensionnels liés à la croissance. Des variations d’ordre spécifiques et environnementales sont détectées au niveau de la forme générale, la largeur de l’ombilic, l’épaisseur des côtes et la forme de section des tours. Ces résultats justifient la valeur biostratigraphique remarquable du genre Properisphinctes et du gisement fossilifère d’Anahidrano parmi les biozones d’ammonites du jurassique. The Properisphinctes genus is a group of ammonites characteristic of the Lower Oxfordian of Madagascar. It was recently discovered in the fossiliferous Anahidrano deposit, in the northern part of the Mahajanga Basin. The aim of this article is to highlight the variability within this genus. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of 70 specimens show a wide range of morphological and dimensional changes associated with growth. Specific and environmental variations are detected in general shape, umbilicus width, rib thickness and tower cross-sectional shape. These results justify the remarkable biostratigraphic value of the Properisphinctes genus and the Anahidrano fossil deposit among Jurassic ammonite biozones
Enjeux Des Changements Climatiques Face Aux Activités Agricoles Dans La Commune D’Aplahoue Au Sud-Benin
Get PDFLes changements climatiques constituent une menace majeure pour les activités agricoles dans la commune d’Aplahoué, au sud du Bénin. L’élévation des températures, les sécheresses prolongées, et les irrégularités des précipitations impactent directement les cultures, les sols et les écosystèmes agricoles, mettant en péril la sécurité alimentaire des populations locales. Ces perturbations requièrent une analyse approfondie des effets climatiques sur l’agriculture et des stratégies d’adaptation à mettre en place.L’étude a utilisé une approche mixte, comprenant une recherche documentaire, des questionnaires structurés administrés à 150 ménages agricoles, des focus groups, et des observations directes. Ces outils ont permis de recueillir des données qualitatives et quantitatives sur les perceptions des agriculteurs et leurs stratégies face aux aléas climatiques, ainsi que d’observer directement les impacts climatiques sur les pratiques agricoles.Les résultats montrent que les agriculteurs de la commune d’Aplahoué sont vulnérables aux changements climatiques, notamment les périodes de sécheresse, les températures élevées, et les pluies mal réparties. Ces conditions perturbent la croissance des cultures et fragilisent les sols, qui souffrent d’érosion et de perte de fertilité. Les producteurs adoptent des stratégies d’adaptation telles que l’utilisation de cultures résistantes et des techniques de conservation des sols, mais ces efforts restent limités par des ressources financières et techniques insuffisantes
Creative Economy-Based Development Strategies For Culinary MSMES In Ranggagading: A Swot Analysis Approach
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the current conditions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary sector in Ranggagading, identify internal and external factors influencing their development, and formulate strategies based on the creative economy approach using SWOT analysis. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, documentation, and focus group discussions (FGDs) involving MSME actors, local government representatives, and consumers. The findings reveal that culinary MSMEs in Ranggagading possess strengths such as unique products made from local raw materials, distinctive flavors, affordable prices, and entrepreneurial creativity, but face weaknesses including limited capital, low digital literacy, weak business management, and dependence on local markets. Opportunities include the growing trend of culinary tourism, government support, easy access to e-commerce, and increasing appreciation for local products; while threats involve competition from external products, shifting consumer preferences, fluctuating raw material prices, and economic instability. The formulated development strategies encompass digital promotion leveraging local strengths, partnerships with the tourism sector, business management and digital marketing training, establishment of joint business groups, product innovation aligned with market trends, and institutional strengthening of MSMEs. The implementation of these strategies is expected to increase revenue, enhance production efficiency, create jobs, empower communities, strengthen synergy with the tourism sector, and improve overall business quality, enabling Ranggagading’s culinary MSMEs to become competitive and sustainable drivers of a locally based creative economy.Keywords: culinary MSMEs, creative economy, SWOT analysis, development strategy, Ranggagadin
Analyse Des Lacunes Législatives En Matière De Protection Contre Les Risques Biotechnologiques En RDC
Get PDFThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces increasing biotechnological risks linked to the rise of synthetic biology, genetic manipulation, and the potential proliferation of dangerous biological agents. While the national legal framework remains embryonic and fragmented, biotechnology is expanding in several sectors, including agriculture, health, the environment, animal husbandry, and agro-industry. The prevention of biotechnology-related risks is based on the Cartagena Protocol, which states parties, including the DRC, have ratified and committed to establishing legal and administrative mechanisms to ensure adequate safety against probable negative effects on the environment, as well as on human and animal health. Despite these commitments, it is unfortunate to note that the DRC has not been able to implement them effectively and efficiently. This is why this study identifies the main shortcomings in Congolese biotechnology legislation and suggests ways to harmonize it with regional and international standards.