Has COVID-19 impacted academic procrastination in students? Can artificial rice be substituted for paddy rice? Is there a link between alcohol consumption and ocular conditions?
These articles feature among the most popular reads from KnE Publishing during April:
1. Academic Performance of University Students: A Case in a Higher Learning Institution
This article from KnE Social Sciences aims to identify the factors that influence academic performance among degree students in semester four and five in higher learning institutions. What is the relationship between financial situations and academic performance? How does peer support impact students’ grade averages?
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2. Preparation and Characterisation of Calcium Oxide Heterogeneous Catalyst Derived From Anadara Granosa Shell for Biodiesel Synthesis
Population growth and industrial development have resulted in an increased demand for energy. This article from KnE Engineering aims to characterise environment-friendly calcium oxide heterogeneous catalysts from blood cockle shells to be utilised to synthesise biodiesel.
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3. Figurative Language and Messages in Poems About COVID-19
This article from KnE Social Sciences analyses five poems on COVID-19 to identify the types of figurative language used. Drawing on Leech’s theory, the article also discusses the different meanings behind the poems. What forms of figurative language are used in the poems, and what messages were found?
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4. Stop Academic Procrastination During COVID-19: Academic Procrastination Reduces Subjective Well-Being
It has been estimated that over 70% of university students engage in academic procrastination. This article from KnE Social Sciences examines the academic procrastination behaviour of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does procrastination occur during certain tasks? What effect does academic procrastination have on student well-being?
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5. Luntiang Basura (Green Wastes): A Case Study of Three Filipino Ecopreneurs in Upcycling
Waste pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems in the Philippines. This article from KnE Social Sciences presents a case study that features well-known ecopreneurs and upcyclists who use raw materials and creative practices in their production process to help solve waste issues.
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6. Ramadan 2020 and Beyond in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Scientific Evidence for Action
This article from the Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences discusses the effects of Ramadan fasting and intermittent fasting on human health during COVID-19. Can fasting have an adverse effect on people who have tested positive for COVID-19? What changes in the gut microbiome occur during fasting?
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7. Economic Analysis Comparison Between Solar Photovoltaic and Diesel Generator for Water Pumping System in an Indonesia Rural Karsts Area
Access to clean water can be particularly difficult in remote areas. Often, rural communities obtain water by rainwater harvesting or from rivers. This article from KnE Energy analyses and compares photovoltaic systems and diesel generators as a water pumping system to determine which system is more effective, reliable, and inexpensive.
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8. Alcohol and the Eye
Studies suggest that alcohol consumption may contribute to age-related macular degeneration in the eye. This article from the Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research reviews the literature on ocular conditions related to alcohol consumption. Is there a link between alcohol consumption and myokymia or glaucoma? Does it affect men and women’s eyes differently?
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9. Artificial Rice as an Alternative Functional Food to Support Food Diversification Program
Artificial rice is made from non-paddy rice flour with certain compositions as an alternative functional food to reduce people’s dependence on paddy rice in Indonesia. This article from KnE Life Sciences discusses the process of producing artificial rice and its health benefits. Does artificial rice have the same or better nutritional value as paddy rice?
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10. The Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Nigella Sativa Seed on Dehydroepiandrosterone-Induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Rats: An Experimental Study
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women. This article from the International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine investigates the antifungal and antimicrobial properties of Nigella sativa seeds on dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)-induced PCOS rats to test whether the seeds can modulate hormones related to fertility in PCOS.
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