bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Preliminary Content Validity Study of the Malay Version of READI-SF (Kajian Awal Kesahan Kandungan Versi Bahasa Melayu bagi READI-SF)
Authors: AHMAD AFFIZAL , NIK MIN NIK NOR SUMAZEANI , ZAKARIA MOHD NORMANI
Published: September 2023

Readiness for treatment reflects the individual’s motivation to seek help and preparedness to engage in treatment activities. The READI-SF aimed to assess parental readiness to engage in treatment. The present study aimed to translate the English version of READI-SF into the Malay language and subsequently assess its content validity using the content validity ratio (CVR), content validity index (CVI) and modified kappa analyses. Four independent translators carried out the translation procedures. Eight clinical professionals were involved as content experts. Of 17 items, six items needed to be revised due to low CVR values (< 0.75). Based on unfavourable individual CVI (I-CVI) results (< 0.78), two items (for item relevancy) and six items (for item clarity) had to be modified. The overall CVI of the questionnaire (S-CVI) was found to be good (i.e., 0.91 for item relevancy and 0.83 for item clarity). Nine items needed to be revised, and the modifications were carried out accordingly. At the end of the study, a valid Malay-translated READI-SF was produced. It has good potential to serve as a clinical tool to assess the readiness of Malay-speaking parents to engage in treatment. However, prior to its intended clinical application, further research is warranted to assess other aspects of validity (e.g., face validity, construct validity, and criterion-related validity), as well as READI-SF reliability.
Current Diagnostic Techniques and the Use of Rapid Point-of-Care (POC) Testing to Diagnose Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
Authors: SAIDI LINA KHIALIDA , MD RANI ZAM ZUREENA , SILAIMAN SITI AISHAH , AZIAH ISMAIL , ALIM ANIS AMIRAH , SYED AHMAD AYOB SHARIPAH NADZIRAH , CHANG FU DEE , HAMZAH AZRUL AZLAN , ABDUL MURAD NOR AZIAN
Published: September 2023

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant inherited genetic disease characterized by increased concentrations of low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) cholesterol in the blood. The risk of premature coronary heart disease in FH patients may increase without early treatment. Advancement in molecular biology techniques has enable early detection and diagnosis of FH. These techniques are cost-effective and have a shorter turnaround time. The current diagnostic tools available for FH diagnosis involving algorithm-based scoring criteria and various molecular diagnosis methods including next-generation sequencing (NGS), Sanger sequencing, Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) and DNA hybridisation assay are discussed in this review. However, molecular genetic testing is not widely available due to time-consuming procedures, high cost and requires trained personnel. Thus, this 36 review highlights the use of point of care (POC) testing as an approach to diagnose FH, particularly in countries lacking infrastructure and expertise in this field. Lateral flow testing (LFA) has gained attention as a POC diagnostic tool due to its simplicity, low cost and involved simple procedure and settings. The advantages of LFA made this technique a potential tool in addressing challenges in diagnosing FH, particularly for early diagnosis of family members.
The Effects of Close-Range Firearm Shooting on the Structures of Resak, Seraya, and Balau Fishing Vessels
Authors: OSMAN KHAIRUL , SAM MOHD NAJIB , JIE YEE GLENNA TAN , EMBI MOHD ZULKARNAIN , MD REJAB AHMAD ZAMRI , GABRIEL GINA FRANCESCA , HAMZAH NOOR HAZFALINDA
Published: September 2023

The incidence of close-range firearm shootings on fishing vessels in Malaysia has been increasing every year. The challenge faced by law enforcement agencies is to demonstrate how these shooting crimes are carried out. To address this problem, a model of shooting angles and ricochets within a confined space needs to be constructed. This study examines the effects of shooting with the CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow semi-automatic pistol, manufactured by the Czech Republic, using 9mm FMJ bullets weighing 7.45 grams on three types of wood commonly used in fishing vessel construction: Resak, Seraya, and Balau. The factors of shooting distance (1, 3, 5, and 10 meters), shooting angles (15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°), ricochet angles, and the type of wood material (Resak, Seraya, and Balau) are investigated. The results indicate that only 114 out of 432 shots resulted in ricochets. Shots on Resak wood produced several bullet ricochets at shooting angles of 15° and 30° and a distance of 1 meter. An equation model relating ricochet angles and successful shots was developed. For Seraya wood, only a few ricochets were observed at a shooting angle of 15° and a distance of 1 meter, and statistical tests showed that an equation model could not be constructed. For Balau wood, an equation model relating ricochet angles and shooting distance was successfully established. Validation tests on the Resak and Balau wood models showed that the Resak model achieved an accuracy of 90%. However, the Balau wood model did not yield any reliable results and thus cannot be trusted. In conclusion, the three factors examined are insufficient to explain bullet ricochet occurrences when shooting is performed at close range in an enclosed space.
Psychometric Properties of The Malay Version of The Personal Wellbeing Index: A Preliminary Study Among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Tinagaran Shobnaa , Mohd Rasdi Hanif Farhan , Harun Dzalani , Hassan Kamaruddin , Md Rasid Shahirah
Published: September 2023

Caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have a compromised quality of life due to caregiving burden and parenting stress. The Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI) is one of the instruments that measure the subjective wellbeing dimension. This study intended to explore this instrument’s construct validity and reliability and compare the subjective wellbeing among caregivers based on sociodemographic characteristics. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 53 caregivers of children with ASD recruited from occupational therapy clinics at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) and the Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM. The PWI has one global life satisfaction construct (1 item) and subjective wellbeing (8 items). The rating scale is anchored from 0 (no satisfaction at all) to 10 (completely satisfied). The statistical analysis indicated that the Malay version of PWI has acceptable unidimensionality (outer loadings >0.5 for all items), convergence validity (Average Variance Extracted (AVE)=0.5781), constructs validity (r=0.812, p<0.001), and construct reliability (.A=0.8864, .c=0.9046, a=0.8761). Marital status is significant in achieving life and personal relationships while health issues are significant only in personal health. The Malay version has good construct validity and reliability and can measure the subjective wellbeing of the caregivers of children with autism in Malaysia. The psychometric properties of the PWI Malay version can be further established with a larger sample size. In the future, a national norm of Malaysians’ wellbeing could be developed to interpret their wellbeing level.
Understanding Work-Related Intentions Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour: A Systematic Review
Authors: Jie Ru Yeoh , Mohd Rasdi Hanif Farhan , Harun Dzalani , Md Rasid Shahirah
Published: September 2023

Work can guarantee financial stability and quality of life, foster identity and self-confidence and ensure social well-being. Thus, it is vital to understand the motivation and intention to work. The theory of planned behaviour (TPB) has been used extensively in theory and research in a wide range of human behaviours. However, research on the efficacy of the TPB in the vocational realm remains limited. This study aims to review the applications of the TPB in work-related intention. Relevant studies were systematically searched using standardised keywords across two databases. Three hundred and sixty-six research articles (n=366) were identified, however, only seven articles (n=7) were eligible to be evaluated in this study using the Assessment for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS) tool. All studies confirmed the efficacy of the TPB in explaining work intentions. The explained variance in intention varied from 10% (post-retirement work intention) to 59% (to work with older adults). However, the underlying core constructs of TPB namely attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control (PBC) do not always altogether consistently predict the intention to work. Besides, few review studies have reported variables that are not included in TPB, such as moral obligation, identity, and tenure, which contributed to a significant amount of variance in intention. Overall, the findings of this review indicated that TPB is helpful in understanding work intention. However, further investigation is needed to estimate the extended variables’ performance in explaining intentions and to cover a broader aspect of work intentions.
Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerinde Sağlık Okuryazarlığı ile Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları ve Egzersiz Algıları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YAKUT Hazal , BOZDEMİR ÖZEL Cemile
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyleri ile sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları, egzersiz alışkanlıkları ve egzersiz algıları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte olan araştırmaya 241 öğrenci katıldı. Anket formunda öğrencilerin demografik özellikleri, egzersiz alışkanlıkları ve günlük sedanter (hareketsiz) olarak geçirdikleri süre sorgulandı. Öğrencilerin sağlık okuryazarlığı, sağlıklı yaşam tarzı ve egzersiz algılarını değerlendirmek için sırasıyla Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği-32 (TSOY-32), Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği-II (SYBDÖ-II) ve Egzersizin Yararları/Engelleri Ölçeği (EYEÖ) kullanıldı.

Bulgular: Öğrencilerin TSOY-32 puan ortalaması 33,9±9,2 olup, öğrencilerin %46,0’ı yetersiz ve sorunlu/sınırlı ve %54,0’ı yeterli ve mükemmel sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyindeydi. Öğrencilerin %80,5’inin düzenli bir egzersiz alışkanlığı yoktu ve %48,5’i yüksek seviyede sedanter yaşam tarzına sahipti. Öğrencilerin SYBDÖ-II puan ortalaması ve EYEÖ puan ortalaması sırasıyla 122,2±21,4 ve 119,6±14,1 idi. Egzersiz alışkanlığı olan öğrencilerin TSOY-32 puan ortalaması egzersiz alışkanlığı olmayan öğrencilere göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksekti (p=0,001). THLS-32 puanı, HLBS-II ve EBBS toplam alt boyut puanları ile istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir korelasyon gösterdi (p
Food and Nutrition Security Among Households With Children in North Carolina: Challenges, Opportunities, and Potential Policy Solutions
Authors: Montez Kimberly , Cholera Rushina , Hanson Kate M. , DeWitt Leila , Palakshappa Deepak
Published: September 2023

In North Carolina, childhood food and nutrition insecurity are persistent problems. This article explores challenges, highlights potential opportunities, and proposes policy solutions for food and nutrition insecurity among households with children. North Carolina is poised to ensure adequate, healthy, affordable, and accessible nutrition for its youngest residents.
Impacto económico durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en el sector turístico ecuatoriano
Authors: Jadán Solís Katty Pilar , Jorge Luis Bernal Yamuca , Vizueta Silva Steven David , Núñez Bartolomé Elizabeth Juliana , González Rodríguez Edsan Iliana , Galarza Vera Anthony Eduardo
Published: September 2023

El estudio en cuestión aborda la repercusión económica de la pandemia de COVID-19 en el ámbito turístico ecuatoriano entre 2020 y 2022, enfocándose en las perturbaciones que enfrentó esta esfera tanto antes como después del brote. A fin de trazar la trayectoria de los ingresos turísticos en relación con el PIB del sector, se escrutaron datos de informes trimestrales procedentes del Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador, el Banco Central y la CEPAL. La investigación reveló una merma notable en dichos ingresos, consecuencia directa de las medidas de restricción de movilidad instauradas por el Gobierno con el propósito primordial de proteger la salud pública. Al desglosar los factores, emergió que aspectos como los ingresos generados por la venta de alimentos, el alojamiento hotelero y las intermediaciones de agencias de viajes influenciaron, tanto positiva como negativamente, el crecimiento del PIB turístico. Es crucial subrayar que, en el contexto pandémico, estas dinámicas contravinieron las expectativas convencionales. La conclusión esclarece que, si bien el 2020 representó un obstáculo sustancial para la reactivación turística, a raíz de las medidas de contención y seguridad, en los subsiguientes años, 2021 y 2022, el sector evidenció signos palpables de recuperación.

Palabras clave: Turismo; Restricciones; Contraste; Impacto; Informes.
La evolución de las exportaciones petroleras en el crecimiento económico del Ecuador
Authors: Bernal Yamuca Jorge Luis , Rivera Velasco José Luis , Yela Burgos Roger Tomás , Vera Valdiviezo Nivaldo Apolonides , Barros Arechua María Fernanda , Villafuerte Guamán Eduarda Mayerli
Published: September 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación es crucial para establecer el vínculo entre las exportaciones de petróleo y el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) del Ecuador, a fin de proporcionar una prueba empírica de la dependencia petrolera de la nación. En la investigación se utilizó un análisis descriptivo de las variables exógenas (exportaciones petroleras, inversión extranjera directa e inflación) para así establecer su nivel de incidencia en la variable endógena (PIB). Para determinar la influencia estadística entre las variables de estudio se estimó un modelo de regresión lineal múltiple utilizando el método de mínimos cuadrados ordinarios (MCO) a través del software estadístico Stata. Se determinó la influencia sobre el PIB, creando validaciones sobre las variables independientes, cuyos hallazgos permitieron confirmar que existe un vínculo claro entre las exportaciones de crudo y el producto interno bruto, lo que repercute en el crecimiento económico del país. En este contexto, las exportaciones demostraron un efecto positivo estadísticamente significativo, es decir, que por cada unidad adicional de la variable exportaciones petroleras el efecto esperado será en promedio un aumento en el producto interno bruto.

Palabras clave: Crecimiento económico; Neoclásico; Producto Interno Bruto; Modelo econométrico; Exportaciones petroleras.
Serum microRNA-126 expression as a biomarker of diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Surasmiati Ni Made Ayu , Suryathi Ni Made Ari , Andayani Ari
Published: September 2023

BackgroundDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Diabetic retinopathy causes permanent blindness in the productive age group and has a multifactorial pathogenesis. MicroRNA-126 (miRNA-126) regulates the expression of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene at the post-transcriptional level, VEGF being an important angiogenic protein regulating inflammation in DR development. This study aimed to determine serum miRNA-126 expression as a biomarker in DM patients with DR.
MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study involving 4 healthy persons and 21 type 2 DM patients. Subjects consisted of 4 groups: i) healthy controls, ii) DM patients without diabetic retinopathy (NDR), iii) DM patients with non-proliferative DR (NPDR) and iv) DM patients with proliferative DR (PDR). Venous blood was collected from subjects for miRNA-126 examination by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). MiRNA-126 in each group was analyzed using the One Way Anova test and p<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.
ResultsMean miRNA-126 expression was significantly decreased in PDR (1.86±1.03) and NPDR (1.01±0.43 ) groups when compared to healthy control (2.44±1.29) and NDR groups (2.15± 0.48) (p=0.027). MiRNA-126 values of less than 1.81 can differentiate NDR from the control group (sensitivity 83%, specificity 75%) and miRNA-126 of less than 1.56 can be used to predict NPDR when compared to the control group (sensitivity 86%, specificity 75%).
ConclusionSerum miRNA-126 is a potential biomarker for screening of NPDR and NDR in type 2 DM patients, and could be considered a non-invasive diagnostic parameter.
Alcohol use and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors among Members of a Latino Migrant Worker Community in Central Florida
Authors: Sánchez Jesús , Hibbert Jodi-Ann
Published: September 2023

Background: Latino and Latina migrant workers constitute a vast amount of the agricultural workforce within the United States. A few studies indicate that a significant segment of the Latino migrant worker population in the United States is at high risk for alcohol abuse and related high-risk behaviors. Information about the prevalence of alcohol use and abuse and its association with high-risk sexual behaviors is needed to design effective prevention strategies in this underserved population. Aims: To assess the association between alcohol use and high-risk sexual behaviors in this population. Methods: Cross-sectional data was obtained from March 2018 through December 2019 as part of a study entitled “Project Salud: HIV Prevention among Latino Migrant Workers in Florida.” Study participants were recruited from neighborhoods and migrant camps in the Immokalee area in Central Florida by means of a stratified network-based (snowball) sampling design. Of the 782 screened participants, 671 (86%) met eligibility criteria and consented to participate in the study. Participants were grouped based on ‘‘no alcohol use” “alcohol use” and ‘‘binge drinking.” Results: More than one-third (36.2%) of the sample reported no alcohol use during the last 30 days prior to the interview. The rest of study participants reported alcohol use (28.5%) and binge drinking (35.3%). Binge drinking was more common among male participants compared to their female counterparts (41.6% vs 29.6%). Among Latino migrant workers, rates of high-risk sexual behaviors in the last 30 days were generally high and did not vary as a function of alcohol use. Among Latina migrant workers, rates of vaginal sex were high for all study participants, but this behavior did not vary as a function of alcohol use. However, binge drinking was found to be significantly associated with increase rates of anal sex and multiple sex partners. Conclusion: High-risk sexual behaviors are prevalent in the Latino migrant worker community. Among Latina migrant workers, these behaviors significantly increase among those who engage in binge drinking. Further research on the intersection of alcohol use and high-risk behaviors in the Latino migrant worker community, especially among Latina migrant workers, is necessary to develop and implement appropriate interventions.
Ubiquitous Colonic Ileal Metaplasia Consistent with the Diagnosis of Crohn’s Colitis among Indeterminate Colitis Cohorts
Authors: M'Koma Amosy , Breaux William , Bragg Maya
Published: September 2023

Background: Inadequate differentiated diagnostic features of predominantly colonic inflammatory bowel diseases i.e., ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis, may lead to inexact diagnosis of “indeterminate colitis”. About 15% of indeterminate colitis patients are diagnosed at colonoscopy, in colonic biopsies, and/or at colectomy. Managing outcomes of indeterminate colitis, given its unpredictable clinical presentation, depends on future diagnosis of colitis, Crohn’s colitis or ulcerative colitis. Objective: Overview the diagnostic efficacy of ectopic colonic ileal metaplasia and human α-defens 5 (DEFA5 alias HD5) for accurate delineation of indeterminate colitis into authentic Crohn’s colitis and/ or ulcerative colitis. Design: We describe a targeted protein for potentially differentiating indeterminate colitis into an accurate clinical subtype diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases i.e., ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis. Patients: Twenty-one patients with the clinically inexact diagnosis of indeterminate colitis were followed, reassessed and data analyzed. Main outcome measures: We observed that (i) some patients had their original diagnosis changed from indeterminate colitis to either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s colitis; and (ii) human α-defensin 5 is aberrantly overexpressed in Crohn’s colitis. Results: Fifteen of the twenty-one (71.4%) patients with indeterminate colitis had their inconclusive diagnosis changed; nine patients changed to ulcerative colitis and six to Crohn’s colitis. In human colon surgical samples, Human α-defensin-5 was significantly upregulated in Crohn’s colitis. In addition, Human α-defensin 5 processing enzyme, matrix metalloptotease-7 was inversely expressed compared to Human α- Defensin 5. Limitation: Due to the sequence homology of the α-defensin class of proteins, preceding efforts to raise antibodies (Abs) against DEFA5 have limitations to produce adequate specificity. The Abs used in previous assays recognizes the α-defensins, active α-defensins 5 and inactive pro- α-defensins 5. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to determine specificity and sensitivity of α-defensins 5, which is diagnostic of CC disease, and NOT other α-defensins is the limitation to overcome. Conclusion: It is feasible to differentiate ulcerative colitis from Crohn’s colitis among patients with inexact diagnosis of indeterminate colitis using Human α-defensin 5 as a molecular biosignature delineator.
Gastrovigilance: A Close Watch on Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders- An Indian Perspective
Authors: Choudhuri Gourdas , Abraham Philip , Tandan Manu , Bhat Naresh , Shukla Akash , Gaonkar Pratyusha , Desai Akshay , Adhav Charles
Published: September 2023

Gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders account for about 25% of consultations among general practitioners in India. Errors in clinical judgement and hesitancy in recommending necessary tests owing to lack of health insurance could result in delayed diagnosis and increased patient morbidity and mortality. Clinicians should thus be well equipped with effective strategies for skilful diagnosis and in a position to weigh the benefit-risk-ratio of recommending pertinent and disregarding less useful diagnostic tests. 'Gastrovigilance' includes disease-specific training for recognising risk factors, algorithms and referral pathways. This narrative review focuses on the common challenges or errors in managing these conditions in Indian clinical practice and their proposed solutions. Literature searches were performed using PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar following the shortlisted gastrointestinal conditions. Based on the published literature and expertise of the senior gastroenterologists, improving disease-specific knowledge can enhance rates of correct diagnosis. Improved screening and patient education can reduce the risk of presentation at advanced stages and consequently improve prognosis. Another significant contributory factor is the patient-physician interaction which affects every stage of the disease management and methods to improve it, therefore vital in improving gastrointestinal and hepatic disease conditions. The most important means of improving gastrovigilance is optimising knowledge access in primary care. This shall improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce the burden of misdiagnosis. In the current narrative review, we have tried to elucidate the concept of gastrovigilance for gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions and substantiate it with published evidence.
Personal worries about COVID-19 transmission among Vietnamese adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Pham Duy , Vu Nguyen , Nguyen Thu , Goldberg Robert , Dao An , Nguyen Hoa
Published: September 2023

Background: Personal worries about COVID-19 transmission can have significant health effects on both physical and mental health. The project objectives were to determine the prevalence and factors influencing personal worries about COVID-19 transmission among adult Vietnamese men and women in 2021. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 among adults living in Hanoi City and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in which a total of 447 individuals completed the questionnaire survey. A 5-point Likert scale was used to measure whether survey respondents were worried about being infected with COVID-19, whether family/friends will catch COVID-19, and about spreading the virus to others. The rating scores were then used to categorize study participants as “worried” (score 1-3) and “not worried” (score 4-5). Results: The study found that slightly more than two-thirds of the study sample were worried about being infected with COVID-19. Additionally, approximately four in every five respondents were worried that family/friends would catch COVID-19 or were concerned about spreading the virus to others. Individuals who did not engage in outdoor activities during the prior two weeks exhibited higher worry about being infected with COVID-19 compare to whom did. People living with someone at high risk for COVID-19 and worrying about losing their home had concerns that family/friends would catch COVID-19 more than whom did not. Men and individuals without a medical history of chronic disease and health insurance were less likely to express worries about spreading the COVID-19 virus to others compared to women and those with these chronic conditions and with insurance. Conclusion: Our findings emphasize the interplay between individual risk perception and broader social determinants of health in shaping attitudes and behaviors related to COVID-19 prevention and control.
Postpartum depression during the Covid 19 pandemic: A systematic review
Authors: Konstantopoulou Georgia , Talantzi Angeliki , Mavroeidi Eleni
Published: September 2023

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious debilitating psychiatric mood disorder and a major public health concern worldwide, as it may convey significant negative consequences to the mother and offspring. The symptoms including severe mood swings, sleep disturbances and emotional arousals, may lead to suicide or infanticide thus making the early diagnosis of postpartum depression crucial. This review based on data from studies in the United States of America, indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic lead to a significant increase of almost 36% in postpartum depression compared to pre-pandemic levels. The surge in the levels of anxiety, fear and insecurity about the future in women, the poorer medical care support, social distancing and the increased domestic violence incidents are factors linked to the raise of postpartum depression rates. Women with a history of depressive symptoms are more likely to experience a relapse, while the probability of developing postpartum depression is higher in cases where women give birth to their first child. Anxiety about the ability to make the necessary medical visits is a serious additional risk factor for the marginalized groups of women, while studies show poor quality and effectiveness of the online information sessions women received by medical or midwifery staff.
Implementasi Building Information Modelling (BIM) Menggunakan Tekla Strukctures Pada Konstruksi Gedung
Authors: Soebandono Bagus , Hergantoro Galih Surya , Priyo Mandiyo
Published: September 2023

Berkembangnya teknologi informasi yang begitu pesat di berbagai belahan dunia khususnya bidang konstruksi, dimana teknologi tersebut sangat membantu mempermudah pekerjaan. Teknologi tersebut berada pada sektor AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) yang dikenal saat ini dengan BIM (Building Information Modeling). Pada penelitian ini akan memberikan gambaran penggunaan BIM sebagai konsepnya sampai dengan pemodelan 3D (dimensi) pada konstruksi struktur penuh pada sebuah proyek gedung X dengan menggunakan software Tekla Structures Student License. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan membandingkan perhitungan volume struktur dengan Microsoft Office Excel dengan QTO (Quantity Takeoff) dari Tekla Structures yang akan menghasilkan rencana anggaran biaya dari kedua metode tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini perbandingan volume menghasilkan selisih untuk struktur bawah beton 0% dan besi 1% atau lebih efisien menggunakan metode konvensional. Untuk struktur atas selisih beton 0,28%, besi 1,1% dan bekisting 0,22% atau bisa dibilang disemua selisih tersebut lebih efisien perhitungan menggunakan metode BIM. Sedangkan, struktur atap memiliki selisih jurai 3,39%, gording 0,4%, usuk 1,23% dan reng 0,42% atau bisa dibilang selain perhitungan reng saja yang lebih efisien dihitung menggunakan metode BIM. Lalu perhitungan biaya didapat nilai selisih untuk struktur bawah sebesar 0,48% atau sebanyak Rp 1.452.861 struktur atas sebesar 0,58% atau sebanyak Rp 14.078.298 dan struktur atap sebesar 1,4% atau sebanyak Rp 6.795.712. Semua selisih tersebut dikatakan lebih efisien biaya jika digunakan metode BIM sebagai pengambilan volume pekerjaan. Namun, dibalik manfaat yang besar dari BIM perlu ketelitian yang tinggi dalam pemodelan. Karena beberapa kunci keberhasilan BIM pemodelan 3D penting untuk diperhatikan.
Visual Assessment pada Bangunan Gedung Terhadap Sistem Keamanan Kebakaran
Authors: Monika Fanny , Solihah Siti , Prayuda Hakas , Tiyani Lilis , Zakina Bella Lutfiani Al
Published: September 2023

Fire is a hazard caused by an uncontrollable flame, resulting in both material and moral losses. Fire problem occurs when firefighting equipment is often ignored during the construction planning of a building, for that we need to check and supervision the fire safety system in multilevel buildings. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of reliability of building fire safety system in Forriz Hotel Yogyakarta and is expected to be a refence fire protection system in other commercial buildings in Yogyakarta. this research used a method by direct observation on fire protection system with reference to fire safety inspection guidelines for building (Pd-T-11-2005-C). The result of this research is reliability value of building safety for each component consisting of the value of completeness of the site of 22,7% (less), means of the rescue of 16,4% (less), active protection of 15,1% (less), passive protection of 24,3 (less). The calculation results for the reliability of the building of Hotel Forriz Yogyakarta is 78,5% or in the Enough category. Based on the research result Hotel Forriz Yogyakarta cannot be used for reference to the implementation of the fire protection system in buildings.
Pemodelan Unconventional Intersection Berbentuk Partial Cloverleaf (Parclo B2) dengan Microsimulation Program PTV. VISSIM. 9
Authors: Wicaksono Bagas Haryo , Muchlisin Muchlisin
Published: September 2023

Before 2020, Kentungan is the one of the densest intersections in Yogyakarta. This intersection is important due to it connected with all primary roads across level of the authority. Therefore, this intersection will be modified in the form of an unpassed intersection (underpass). The purpose of this study is to explore the model of the unconventional form of the intersection with the form of Partial Cloverleaf B2 (Parclo B2), thus that it can be optimized in traffic performance and safety. The method used in this study is the use of a software microsimulation program, PTV. Vissim 9, which models 3 scenarios, namely existing conditions, the Parclo B2 model with the default form, and the Parclo B2 model with modifications. Based on the three results of the model, the existing conditions that initially had a Level of Service (LOS) F with a delay value of 104.79 seconds can rise with LOS D with a value of 54.9 seconds. Based on the models result, Partial Cloverleaf B2 (Parclo B2) is able to reduce traffic congestion even though it still has some advantages and disadvantages.
Studi Kinerja Inlet Persegi Panjang sebagai Drainase Jalan
Authors: Barid Burhan , Setiawan Gea Iman , Nursetiawan Nursetiawan
Published: September 2023

High rainfall condition, especially in tropical countries, often cause flooding or inundation on road section, especially urban road. Puddles that do not enter or are hampered can cause damage to the road. This can be overcome by the inlet design of the road drainage channel that is suitable for the conditions in the field. By paying attention to the distance between inlets, dimensions, and inlet types adjusted to the rainwater discharge and the width of the existing road. Street Inlet is a hole on the sides of the road that serves to accommodate and distribute rainwater runoff along the road leading into the drainage channel.The research was carried out on a prototype that describes the condition of the highway with street inlet modifications such as conditions in the field. The method of analyzing surface runoff in the use of rational methods, inlet dimension analysis is used in the applicable hydraulic rules. The input data used are rainfall data, type of road, type of inlet street, rain runoff or inundation, drainage channel conditions, linear regression. This study discusses the performance of the road inlet to reduce inundation due to rain runoff (with a model of a rectangular inlet on the shoulder of the road). In the research carried out the type of inlet that will be used is the gutter inlet which has a horizontal opening.
Pemanfaatan Serbuk Karet Terhadap Kuat Tekan dan Daya Redam Beton non Struktural
Authors: Nugroho Guntur , Faizah Restu , Handoko Dhanang Deddy
Published: September 2023

Waste tires are a serious problem in many countries in the world, including Indonesia, this is because waste is a solid material that is difficult to decompose and even recycle. The utilization of waste tires in the field of civil engineering and environmental infrastructure is something that needs to be developed. Utilization of rubber powder can be used as a partial substitute for sand in concrete mixtures used in structural concrete and non-structural concrete. This research was conducted by experimental method on cylindrical specimens to test the compressive strength and concrete blocks to test the damping power of 28 days old concrete. The test parameters are the compressive strength and damping coefficient of the rubber powder mixture. The variation of thetest object used is the replacement of used tire rubber powder against sand by 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The test results show that the more mixture of rubber powder in the concrete can reduce the compressive strength of the concrete and increase the damping ratio of the concrete.
Evaluation of difference in central corneal thickness between premenopausal and postmenopausal women
Authors: Verma Neharika , Gupta Palak , Sharma Ashok
Published: September 2023

Background: Menopause is defined as permanent cessation of menses. By convention the diagnosis of menopause is not made until the individual has had 12 months of amenorrhoea. It is a physiological condition, and associated with changes in levels of sex hormones. Certain changes occur in the corneal tissue due to change in these hormones. The current study intended to study any change in central corneal thickness among women after menopause. CCT can cause false readings in IOP measurements and affect the diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma.
Methods: It is a prospective, cross sectional, observational, case control study conducted in Department of Ophthalmology, GMC, Jammu for a period of 6 months from October 2022 to March 2023. 54 eyes of 27 patients each for pre and postmenopausal women were taken. Central corneal thickness was measured using specular biomicroscopy.
Results: The mean age of post-menopausal women was found to be 52±2 years and pre-menopausal women was found to be 48±3. The mean of group 1 was found to be 524±18.67 microns and the mean of group 2 was found to 558±20.83 microns
Conclusions: The data presented in this study suggest that menopause cause decrease in central corneal thickness.
Effects of physiotherapy in 28-year-old male with Bell’s palsy following vestibular schwannoma
Authors: Tayal Akshita , Aggarwal Nidhi , Siwach Priyanka
Published: September 2023

Schwannomas are benign, well-encapsulated, slow growing nerve sheath tumors. Vestibular schwannomas (VS) are one of the commonest intracranial tumors that arise from the Schwann cells at cerebropontine angle. Post-surgical complications are highly prevalent where Bell’s palsy is one of the most reported problems. Bell’s palsy is a lower motor neuron condition characterized by rapid and unilateral paresis of 7th cranial nerve. A 28-year-old male was diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma followed by Bell’s palsy. Patient presented with facial muscle paresis along with the Bell’s phenomenon. Neurological examination revealed 7th cranial nerve involvement (house Brackmann scale score-VI). Various physiotherapy interventions including facial PNF, facial exercise, electrical stimulation, biofeedback through mirror exercises, facial soft tissue manipulation and ultrasound therapy were used that reduced the house Brackmann scale score to I/VI.
Severe drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms with acute liver failure managed with therapeutic plasma exchange: case report
Authors: Sharan Kshitiz , Jain Tanmay
Published: September 2023

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a drug reaction which is associated with systemic symptoms. The exact pathogenesis is not known but may be related to drug specific immune response. The severity of disease varies from mild skin eruptions with transaminasemia to life threatening organ failure. Liver is the most common organ involved. However, acute liver failure is less common. Once liver failure develops patients need liver transplant. Transplant is not always feasible. We present a case report of a middle-aged male who presented with phenytoin induced DRESS and acute liver failure. He was salvaged with low volume plasma exchange; 1.5 to 2 times of patient’s plasma volumes was replaced with fresh frozen plasma. This new and novel technique has no major side effects can be life-saving in situations where the patient cannot undergo a transplant.
Visceral leishmaniasis escaping the diagnosis and withstanding treatment in a case of recurrent pyrexia
Authors: Gulati Shipra , Dessai Rishikesh , Patnaik Nikhil K. , Chawla Kunal
Published: September 2023

Though visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is the leading parasitic infection causing deatharound the world after malaria, it is a less suspected cause of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO). We present a case of a middle aged man who was diagnosed with VL only months later owing to the stealthily masquerading disease as also to a generally low index of suspicion for it. A 59-year-old from Uttarakhand presented to us with complaint of fever of a few weeks duration. He was found to have a bicytopenia with elevated liver enzymes. Routine imaging studies were non-contributory. Cultures revealed candidemia while tests for viral and other atypical infections were negative. A bone marrow examination (BME) revealed haemophagocytosis. Positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) showed mildly FDG avid hepatosplenomegaly. He was treated as a case of candidiasis with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and was discharged. He was readmitted months later with recurring fever. Repeat investigations revealed pancytopenia with marked hepatosplenomegaly. A repeat BME, however, revealed Leishmania donovani (LD) bodies. Patient was treated with liposomal amphotericin B (LAmB) and discharged. Though the patient’s symptoms improved soon after, he was again admitted a couple of months later and found to have VL persisting in the BM aspirate. This report underscores the need to extensively evaluate cases of PUO rather than summarily dismissing them as routine. VL is one of the less suspected etiologies despite being the second largest parasitic killer.
Tech Report Generative AI
Authors: Cevallos Adrian , Latorre Lucia , Alicandro Gianfranco , Wanner Z’leste , Cerrato Ignacio , Zarate Jose Daniel , Alvarez Juana , Villacreses Karla , Pfeifer Maria , Gutierrez Mariana , Villanueva Veronica , Rivera-Fournier Alberto , Riobó Alexander , Pombo Cristina , Puerto Fernando , Rodriguez Breuning Jorge
Published: September 2023

Generative AI is an emerging sub-domain of AI that is revolutionizing the use of technology as we know it. Its ability to generate new and unique content has great potential as a knowledge assistant, although it is still in the exploration phase. Instead of simply classifying, analyzing, or processing existing data, Generative AI attempts to generate new data that resembles the original and is indistinguishable from that created by humans.
The problem of „primeval mind” and symbolic thinking in early anthropological-philosophical approaches.
Authors: Błocian Ilona
Published: September 2023

Problematyka różnych typów myślenia sytuuje się na pograniczu refleksji wielu dyscyplin – filozofii, antropologii i psychologii. Każda z nich prezentuje inne podejście do próby zdefiniowania myślenia. Odnosi się to też do wczesnych sformułowań w rozwoju antropologii pojęcia tzw. „pierwotnego umysłu” i prób określenia specyfiki dokonywanych przez niego operacji. Pojęcie to zostało odrzucone, ale pozostał problem wyodrębnienia pewnych cech myślenia symbolicznego, mitologicznego, figuratywnego czy „myśli nieoswojonej”. Koncepcje związane z tymi pojęciami wskazują na zespół cech wspólnych, np. zasadę pars pro toto czy kojarzenie obiektów na podstawie styczności przestrzennej i wiele innych. Celem badań jest przyjrzenie się kilku takim zbiorom i wskazanie na ich wspólne zakresy.
In the Land of Metaxú
Authors: Krasicki Jan
Published: September 2023

The article poses a question about the role of symbolic cognition in philosophical cognition. The starting point is the analysis of Diotima's famous speech quoted by Socrates in Plato's Symposium. The issue is presented in a panoramic approach from ancient to modern times.
Słownictwo faunistyczne w powieści poetyckiej „Jan Bielecki” Juliusza Słowackiego przyczynkiem do rozważań lingwistycznych, kontekstowych oraz symbolicznych
Authors: Andrejczyk Małgorzata
Published: September 2023

Celem artykułu jest analiza słownictwa faunistycznego wyekscerpowanego z powieści poetyckiej Jan Bielecki Juliusza Słowackiego. W rozważaniach podjęto próbę ustalenia, czy poeta posługiwał się utrwalonymi w świadomości użytkowników języka połączeniami wyrazowymi, czy może wykraczał w obrębie wykorzystania słownictwa faunistycznego poza kanon literacko-kulturowego kodu okresu romantyzmu. W szkicu zwrócono uwagę na łączliwość leksemów faunistycznych z innymi wyrazami, ich uwikłania kontekstowe oraz symbolikę. W analizie posłużono się teorią pól semantycznych oraz wykorzystano założenia definicji otwartej. Materiał analityczny omówiono w ramach trzech kręgów znaczeniowych: zwierzęta ptakowate, zwierzęta ssakowate, inne zwierzęta. Przeprowadzone analizy pozwoliły wyróżnić cztery sposoby kreacji świata fauny w utworze Słowackiego. Mimo że zastosowana leksyka wpisuje się, w przeważającej części, w swojski i rodzimy repertuar nazw zwierzęcych, to zbudowane połączenia językowe każą ją odczytywać w zupełnie nowym świetle.
Emila Zegadłowicza i Czesława Miłosza opisanie krajobrazów ich domowych ojczyzn
Authors: Dyszak Andrzej S.
Published: September 2023

Przedmiotem opisu w niniejszym artykule są nazwy naturalnych elementów świata przedstawionego (pojedyncze wyrazy i związki wyrazowe), zaczerpnięte z Doliny Issy Czesława Miłosza i Godziny przed jutrznią Emila Zegadłowicza. Nazwy pozwalają zrekonstruować literacko-językowy obraz przyrody (jako fragmentu szeroko rozumianego językowego obrazu świata) w obrębie ojczyzny bohaterów (vel autorów) obu powieści. Wędrówka Mikołaja Srebrempisanego między Wołkowicami (w rzeczywistości Wadowicami) a jego domem rodzinnym w Porębie Murowanej (w realnym Gorzeniu Górnym) staje się przyczynkiem do opisu przyrody Beskidu Małego. Elementy kowieńskiej przyrody (znad Issy, czyli Niewiaży) widziane są oczami Tomasza Surkonta przez pryzmat dwóch pór roku: wiosny i jesieni. Obaj autorzy posługują się w powieściowych opisach m.in. metaforami i antropomorfizują naturę. Zegadłowicz nie tylko opisuje, ale i opiewa świat gór, w którym spędził dzieciństwo. Miłosz idealizuje i mitologizuje obraz swojej domowej ojczyzny.
Kluczowe obszary myśli i działalności ks. Luigiego Giussaniego
Authors: Szpotański Adam
Published: September 2023

Ks. Luigi Giussani z całą pewnością na trwałe zapisał się w najnowszej historii Kościoła, nie tylko we Włoszech. Charyzmat z którego zrodziło się Comunione e Liberazione (jeden z najbardziej wpływowych ruchów charyzmatycznych po Soborze Watykańskim II) przez ponad pół wieku wywierał nacisk na formacje setek tysięcy chrześcijan oraz wyznawców innych religii nie tylko na terenie Europy, lecz także poza jej granicami. Strefy oddziaływania ks. Giussaniego obejmowały bardzo wiele obszarów, można wspomnieć chociażby: kulturę i sztukę, katechizację, pedagogikę, ekumenizm, aktywność społeczną i charytatywną. Od momentu rozpoczęcia działalność ks. Giussaniego, aż po dzień dzisiejszy jego charyzmat stymulował rozwój wspólnoty Kościoła i jego pasterzy zarówno w wymiarze partykularnym, jak i powszechnym. I chociaż od śmierci włoskiego kapłana minęło już ponad siedemnaście lat, to jednak jego idee pozostają ciągle żywe i stale są przedmiotem refleksji naukowej i duchowej. Czego wyraźnym śladem jest nie tylko wciąż trwający proces beatyfikacyjny, lecz także tysiące ,,duchowych synów i córek” ks. Giussaniego, którzy starają się przeżywać swoje doświadczenie spotkania z Chrystusem opierając się na zaproponowanej przez niego metodzie.
Wartość służby w duchowości uczniów wczesnoszkolnej edukacji
Authors: Maj Adam
Published: September 2023

Proces osobowego rozwoju uczniów wczesnoszkolnej edukacji implikuje rozwój ich duchowości, którą charakteryzuje aksjologiczny wymiar. Wśród wartości niezbędnych w duchowości człowieka istotną funkcję pełni służba, która wiąże się z realizacją wielu innych wartości osobowych i moralno-społecznych. Służba jako wartość empatyczna i zarazem behawioralna, wymagająca poświęcenia, stanowi adekwatny przedmiot wczesnoszkolnego wychowania do służby i przez służbę. Dzięki temu uczniowie mogą pokonać swój indywidualizm, otwierać się na innych oraz uczyć się konkretnego działania dla nich i dla dobra wspólnego. W rezultacie wychowanie do służby twórczo kształtuje duchowość uczniów i uzdalnia ich do integralnego rozwoju osobowego.
Development of methods for increasing oil recovery of hard-to-recover reserves of the Romashkinskoe field
Authors: Izmaylova A. E.
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the method of petrophysical research, which was developed at the beginning of the XXI century. The study provides data related to the study of the Volga–Ural oil and gas province. Using the example of the Romashkinskoe field, it is shown how the use of petrophysical characteristics made it possible to clarify the interpretation of geophysical studies of wells. The conclusion is made about the relevance of using this method in analyzing the state of mineral reserves in the deposits of the Volga-Ural province.