bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La dialectique du rationnel et de l’effectif: une ontologie hégélienne pour changer le monde
Authors: Remida Aimen
Published: August 2024

The different interpretations of Hegel's controversial formula of the Preface of the Principles of the Philosophy of Right, declaring that “Was vernünftig ist, das ist wirklich; und was wirklich ist, das ist vernünftig”, correspond to the different readings of the overall orientation of the Hegelian notion of objective spirit in general and his political philosophy in particular. This could be illustrated by several examples such as the case of Rudolf Haym (1857) who famously considered the formula as the very expression of Hegel's political conservatism, and the recently published interpretation by J.-F. Kervégan (2021), according to which we should read Hegel's formula as an epistemological judgment and his entire political philosophy as epistemology. After a critical discussion of these two examples, I propose to distinguish between a formal and a speculative paradigm of interpretations, and I present, within the latter, an analysis of the dialectical relations between Hegel's notions of effectiveness (Wirklichkeit) and rationality (Vernüftigkeit), so that the formula of the Preface would not only maintain the role of philosophy in changing the world, but also indicate new potentialities regarding the realization (Verwirklichung) of revolutionary political thought.
Marmasse, Gilles. Força e Fragilidade das Normas: A Filosofia do Direito de Hegel. Tradução de José Pinheiro Pertille. 1ª edição, São Paulo: Elefante, 2023. 300 Páginas. ISBN: 978-65-87235-99-8.
Authors: Rodrigues da Silva Gabriel
Published: August 2024

Resenha do livro Marmasse, Gilles. Força e Fragilidade das Normas: A Filosofia do Direito de Hegel. Tradução de José Pinheiro Pertille. 1ª edição, São Paulo: Elefante, 2023. 300 Páginas. ISBN: 978-65-87235-99-8.
História sem Fim
Authors: Campello Filipe
Published: August 2024

Como Hegel sabia o que ameríndios pensavam? É provável que ele não tivesse a menor ideia. Neste artigo, argumento que o tratamento dado por Hegel aos povos ameríndios está enraizado em uma perspectiva excludente da Razão, que estabelece uma forma particular de vida como seu padrão definidor. Essa postura resulta em uma forma de injustiça epistêmica, desconsiderando as possíveis contribuições dos recursos e visões de mundo ameríndios para o léxico estabelecido ao longo da modernidade. Para apresentar um ponto de vista alternativo, imagino um diálogo hipotético entre Hegel e o xamã Yanomami Davi Kopenawa. Contudo, em vez de “encaixar” os conceitos ameríndios no vocabulário filosófico da modernidade, confronto a filosofia hegeliana por meio das lentes dos encontros e do reconhecimento epistêmico daqueles a quem isso foi negado. Ao questionar noções de progresso e razão universal, sugiro que a filosofia da história de Hegel poderia ter tomado um caminho diferente se não estivesse enredada em uma estrutura epistêmica autocentrada.
CEMARAN MERKURI (Hg) DAN TIMBAL (Pb) PADA PRODUK PERIKANAN : STUDI LITERATUR
Authors: Meti Septriani  , Herlingga Zahra Nurul Adzidzah  , Hikmah Apriyanti  , Syifa Pauziah  , Desy Sulistiyorini
Published: August 2024

Latar belakang: Pencemaran telah menjadi permasalahan bagi sebagian besar wilayah perairan di Indonesia, termasuk ekosistem sungai yang merupakan habitat bagi beragam biota air yang keberadaannya sangat dipengaruhi oleh lingkungan sekitarnya.  Salah satu pencemar yang berpotensi menurunkan dan merusak daya dukung lingkungan sungai adalah logam berat. Keberadaan logam berat di perairan dapat berasal dari berbagai sumber, antara lain dari kegiatan pertambangan, rumah tangga, limbah pertanian, dan limbah industri.
Metode: Metode penelitian ini adalah sebuah tinjauan pustaka yang bertujuan untuk menyusun, mentabulasi serta membandingkan hasil penelitian, kemudian merangkum keseluruhan penelitian. Pencarian studi dilakukan melalui situs jurnal terakreditasi (google scholar).
Hasil: Hasil dari telaah full teks artikel tersebut sebanyak 29 artikel yang telah ditelaah kemudian ditentukan sesuai dengan krtieria inklusi dan eksklusi. Dan didapatkan 12 artikel. Banyak studi penelitian yang tidak dipilih karena tidak memenuhi kriteria inklusi, khususnya karena jurnal yang diterbitkan berusia lebih dari sepuluh tahun.
Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dikaji dari beberapa telaah jurnal mulai dari Cemaran Logam Pada Produk Perikanan, Bioakumulasi Logam Berat Dalam Tubuh Ikan, Sumber-Sumber Potensi Logam Berat dari Merkuri (Hg) dan Timbal (Pb) bahwa masyarakat perlu dikembangkan kembali pemahamannya mengenai cara memilih produk pangan yang aman dan sehat dari Merkuri (Hg) dan Timbal (Pb) karena logam berat dapat memicu terjadinya gangguan kesehatan salah satunya terjadinya penyakit kanker.
Efektifitas Teknik Distraksi Audiovisual dan Teknik Relaksasi Nafas Dalam terhadap Penurunan Skala Nyeri Pemasangan Infus pada Anak Usia Sekolah
Authors: Pursitasari Dinna , Purnamasari Eka Rokhmiati Wahyu , Istiani Hari Ghanesia
Published: August 2024

Pemasangan infus merupakan suatu tindakan invasif yang dapat menimbulkan rasa nyeri, di Rumahakit Tugu Ibu angka kejadian pemasangan infus pada anak usia sekolah menduduki peringkat pertama yaitu dengan jumlah pasien 227 (44,34%). Pemberian tindakan non farmakologi seperti teknik distraksi dan relaksasi nafas dalam diperlukan untuk pengalihan nyeri agar anak dapat kooperatif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perbandingan antara teknik distraksi audiovisual dan teknik relaksasi nafas dalam terhadap skala nyeri akibat pemasangan infus pada anak usia sekolah (6-12 tahun), metode penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan pendekatan quasi eksperimental, desain post test only group with control, populasi adalah anak usia sekolah yang dirawat di RS. Tugu Ibu dengan jumlah sampel 72 responden, pengumpulan data dengan cara obervasi nyeri pada kelompok intervensi dengan mengukur skala nyeri menggunakan wong baker face. Hasil persentasi  bahwa teknik distraksi  pada skala nyeri ringan ( 63,9%), sedangkan teknik relaksasi nafas dalam nyeri sedang (55,6%). Hasil uji statistic Independen T tes diperoleh p-value 0,000 (P-value>0,05)  artinya ada perbedaan  teknik distraksi audiovisual dengan teknik relaksasi nafas dalam saat pemasangan infus anak usia sekolah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa teknik distraksi audiovisual lebih efektif dalam penurunan skala nyeri saat pemasangan infus terhadap anak usia sekolah. Diharapkan perawat dapat memberikan teknik distraksi audiovisual ini saat anak dilakukan pemasangan infus.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Wanita Usia Subur dengan Pemeriksaan Inspeksi Visual Asam Asetat (IVA) sebagai Deteksi Dini Kanker Leher Rahim
Authors: Utami Woro Tri , Ummah Wiqodatul
Published: August 2024

Kanker serviks merupakan kanker terbesar kedua pada wanita dan menyebabkan 87% kematian pada wanita di negara berkembang. Rendahnya cakupan deteksi dini menjadi salah satu penyebab berkembangnya kanker serviks. Hal ini didasarkan pada fakta bahwa lebih dari 50% wanita yang terdiagnosis kanker belum pernah menjalani deteksi dini sebelumnya. Beberapa metode yang digunakan untuk deteksi dini kanker serviks yaitu tes pap smear, IVA, kolposkopi, servikografi, sediaan tipis. Deteksi dini penting dilakukan guna melakukan pencegahan dini. Pentingnya upaya deteksi dini pada wanita sangatlah penting, salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah pemeriksaan Inspeksi Visual Asam Asetat (IVA). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan antara pengetahuan wanita usia subur dengan pemeriksaan IVA sebagai deteksi dini kanker serviks di RT 05 RW 06 Desa Semanding Sumbersekar, Kecamatan Dau Kabupaten Malang. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan observasional analitik dengan desain potong lintang dan 30 responden dipilih sebagai sampel penelitian dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan angket yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pengetahuan, sikap terhadap pelaksanaan IVA, kemudian dianalisis secara bivariat menggunakan Spearman Rank. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pengetahuan berhubungan dengan deteksi dini kanker serviks dengan pemeriksaan IVA (nilai p = 0,000). Diharapkan penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai media promosi kesehatan untuk meningkatkan deteksi dini IVA pada Wanita usia subur (WUS) dan puskesmas dapat memberikan pengetahuan kepada WUS dalam skrining kanker serviks melalui IVA.
Evaluasi Penerapan Cara Produksi Pangan Yang Baik (CPPB-IRT) Di Wilayah Kerja Dinas Kesehatan Kota Depok
Authors: Noercahyono Aprin , Meirawan Rizky Fajar , Syafei Abdullah
Published: August 2024

Pangan merupakan salah satu kebutuhan hakiki bagi manusia. Peraturan Kepala Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan Nomor HK. 03.1.23.04.12.2206  Tahun 2012 tentang Cara Produksi Pangan Yang Baik Bagi Industri Rumah Tangga menjadi panduan untuk memproduksi pangan dengan baik dan benar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penerapan cara produksi pangan yang baik sehingga dapat diketahui seberapa besar pengaruh elemen yang diteliti terhadap penentuan skor industri rumah tangga. Berdasarkan data Januari sampai dengan November 2019 jumlah sarana industri rumah tangga 145 sarana.  Dari hasil penelitian terjadi penyimpangan pada aspek kesehatan dan higiene karyawan, pelatihan karyawan, pemeliharan dan program higiene sanitasi. Hasil analisis membuktikan aspek kesehatan dan higiene karyawan, pelatihan karyawan, dan pemeliharaan dan program higiene sanitasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap total skor industri rumah tangga sebesar 10,5% dengan Adjusted R.Square 0,086 . Sedangkan secara parsial tidak terdapat adanya pengaruh signifikan pelatihan karyawan terhadap total skor industri rumah tangga pangan sig.0.475. Sedangkan kesehatan dan higiene karyawan sig.0,003 dan pemeliharaan dan program higiene dan sanitasi hasil sig.0,039 secara parsial terhadap total skor IRTP terdapat ada pengaruh secara signifikansi.
Hubungan Komunikasi Terapeutik Perawat dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Orangtua yang Anaknya di rawat di Ruang Amarylis Lantai 6 RSUD Khidmat Sehat Afiat
Authors: Astuty Ela Winda , Purnamasari Eka Rokhmiati Wahyu , Afrina Rina
Published: August 2024

Pendahuluan: Komunikasi merupakan sebuah proses penyampaian informasi, makna atau pemahaman dari pengirim ke penerima. Dalam kehidupan sehari hari komunikasi merupakan sarana yang penting untuk menjalin relasi dengan orang lain. Komunikasi yang kurang baik dari perawat atau informasi yang kurang dari perawat seringkali membuat pasien cemas, terlebih keluarganya. Respon kecemasan merupakan perasaan yang paling umum yang dialami orang tua ketika ada masalah kesehatan pada anaknya. Orangtua merasa belum mendapat informasi yang jelas mengenai status kesehatan anaknya. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan antara komunikasi terapeutik perawat dengan tingkat kecemasan orangtua yang anaknya dirawat di ruang Amarylis lantai 6 RSUD Khidmat Sehat Afiat. Metode: Desain penelitian menggunakan metode cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua orangtua pasien yang anaknya menjalani perawatan di ruang Amarylis lantai 6 RSUD Khidmat Sehat Afiat. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 210 responden. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu dengan uji Chi-Square. Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik dengan uji chi-square nilai P value yang dihasilkan sebesar 0,000 < 0,05. Kesimpulan: dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan komunikasi terapeutik perawat dengan tingkat kecemasan orangtua yang anaknya dirawat di Ruang Amarylis Lantai 6 RSUD Khidmat Sehat Afiat. Perawat diharapkan dapat menyadari pentingnya menerapkan komunikasi terapeutik secara baik kepada pasien anak, orang tua pasien, dan keluarga pasien dalam pemberian asuhan keperawatan, sehingga dapat mengurangi faktor kecemasan orang tua pasien anak.
Hubungan Motivasi dengan Tingkat Kepatuhan Five Moment Cuci Tangan Perawat
Authors: Nur Utami Azizah , Rizal Ahmad , Lestari Nur Eni
Published: August 2024

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) merupakan infeksi yang didapatkan atau terjadi pada pasien selama perawatan di pelayanan kesehatan seperti rumah sakit. Motivasi yang kurang terhadap Prilalu perawat dalam melaksanakan kepatuhan pelaksanaan Hand Hygien yang baik dan benar akan menurunkan tingginya kejadian HAIs di rumah sakit dan resistensi antimikroba yang diperlukan. Perawat sebagai petugas kesehatan yang merawat pasien selama 24 jam harus mempunyai motivasi yang besar untuk melakasanakan five moments cuci tangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis “Hubungan motivasi perawat dengan tingkat kepatuhan five moment cuci tangan  di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD KiSA Kota Depok. Model yang digunakan untuk melakukan pendekatan terhadap subjek yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model pendekatan cross sectional. Adapun besar sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 140 responden. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu dengan uji Chi-Square. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai p = 0,000 yang berarti terdapat hubungan motivasi perawat dengan tingkat kepatuhan five moment cuci tangan di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD KiSA Kota Depok.  Diharapkan para tenaga kesehatan di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD KiSA Kota Depok sebaiknya dapat meningkatkan motivasi untuk melaksanakan five moments hand hygiene dan memperhatikan faktorfaktor yang mengurangi motivasi dalam pelaksanaan prosedur five moments hand hygiene sehingga pelaksanaan five moments hand hygiene dapat dilaksanakan sesuai dengan yang telah ditetapkan oleh rumah sakit.
Adolescent Mental Health Interventions: A Review of Psychological and an Islamic Approach
Authors: Samsiah Mohd Jais  , Norasyikin Mohaiyuddin  , Mohammad Nasir Bistamam  , Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip  , Mohamad Khairi Othman
Published: August 2024

Mental health programs among adolescents are conducted with various approaches based on the program's objectives and the target population's needs which impact mental health and well-being. The objective of this review is to examine the implementation of mental health intervention of the psychological and Islamic approaches in maintaining mental health among adolescents. This review's main sources are articles from databases, Scopus, Eric, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Most psychological approaches emphasize emotional well-being in interventions, while Islamic approach, viewed mental health care holistically. This includes obeying religious teachings which positively impact teenagers' well-being. The exploration of adolescent self-development, including social well-being and emotional, spiritual, and religious values is important to increase the effectiveness of mental health interventions among adolescents. Both Psychological and Islamic approaches can be applied in promoting mental health interventions.  Mix-method approaches such as Islamic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ICBT) can be explored for modifying negative thoughts while incorporating spiritual and religious practice.
Rima Aliterasi dan Asonansi sebagai Sumber Ritma Linguistik Surah Fatihah yang Mensinkroni Gelombang Otak
Authors: Samhani Ismail  , Andri Abdurrochman  , Majdan Paharal Radzi
Published: August 2024

Sound rhythm is one of the factors that make the sound of the Holy Quran rhythmic and synchronous that change the rhythm of human brain waves. However, less studies have been found, and previous studies have focused more on the end rhyme system (end faselah) of the verses of the Qur'an. Thus, we conducted an acoustic phonetic study on the rhyming system in the verses of the Qur'an which is the source of the rhythmic sound in the verses of the Qur'an which contributes to the aesthetics of the sound. Acoustic phonetic analysis was performed on sound waves from Surah al-Fatihah using PRAAT software by comparing its intensity with Arabic News. As a result, we found the existence of a rhyme system of alliteration and assonance in the verses of this surah, that is, in the first, third, fifth and seventh verses which are highlighted by the contours of intensity and time duration of letters, syllables and words that show the greatness of God, giving birth to a feeling of closeness to God in addition to giving birth to the effect of persuasion which is the basis of spiritual therapy. In addition, the end rhyme system found in the Fatihah Chapter is significant (p<0.05) compared to the Arabic News. In conclusion, the Fatihah Chapter also has a rhyme system in its verses, not only at the end of the verse, suggesting that the brain that listens to the sound of the Qur'an is able to synchronize and form rhythmic and harmonious waves that influence mental and physical well-being.
Understanding the Class Politics of Brexit in the Context of Urban Deindustrialisation
Authors:   , McMullan Joseph
Published: August 2024

Since 1979, Britain’s most marginal actors have become subject to a neoliberal class-project which has variously entailed: the destruction of industrial jobs and the hollowing out of post-industrial places, widening inequalities between the north and south of England, the dismantling of the welfare state and ratcheting up of punitive conditionality, and widespread deunionisation. These policies and processes have been given legitimacy through a ‘neoliberal common-sense’ which has misrecognised structural problems as individualistic and cultural. Immigrants and unemployment benefit claimants are harnessed for political gain through a series of discourses which blame these groups for structural problems across the country, deflecting attention from elites. This has occurred in parallel to the atrophying of political representation for the working-class, which has left them without a traditional ‘political home’ and their interests are increasingly marginalised as a result. These interrelated themes and processes provide an important contextual backdrop to the experiences of, and opportunities available to, working-class people over the last forty years. This has important implications for the EU referendum: Brexit was part of a series of historical processes and changes in which working-class political subjectivities have developed over time and across space. This thesis takes a spatial, biographical and historical approach to trace the lineage of EU referendum voting justifications offered by twenty-eight working-class participants from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds and age groups. Existing explanations of Brexit offer valuable insights but provide only a partial account of the referendum result and shoehorn people’s subjectivities and experiences into narrower conceptual frameworks than is required. They can be broadly grouped into four clusters: ‘left behind’ explanations; explanations privileging class-based exploitation and marginalisation; explanations focusing on race, nation and ethnicity; and sovereignty. The complementarity of these themes has tended to be overlooked. This thesis synthesises a broader range of processes and developments (economic, political, socio-cultural, symbolic and spatial), which leads to a more nuanced and historicised account of voting justifications. This project uses in-depth, semi-structured interviews to gain proximity to the lives of working-class residents living in two low-income neighbourhoods in Selby and Sheffield. It shows how voting justifications are complex, multi-layered and spatially sensitive, zigzagging across themes and different foci, and defying reductive, singular theoretical frameworks. What seems to unite some sections of the working-class is that those who feel like they have nothing to lose (economically, politically and symbolically) were more willing to take the ‘risk’ of voting for the unknown and change rather than the status quo
Nyutdannede sykepleieres opplevelse av organisatorisk og psykososialt arbeidsmiljø i sykehus, i et arbeidshelseteoretisk perspektiv
Authors: Hagen Frydenlund Markus , Johannessen Berit , Dahl Gundersen Ellen
Published: August 2024

Spesialisthelsetjenesten opplever en flukt av nyutdannede sykepleiere. Arbeidsmiljøet påvirker sykepleieres arbeidshelse og ønske om å bli værende i jobben. Det er lite oppdatert kunnskap om arbeidsmiljø ved norske sykehus.   Hensikten med denne studien var å få kunnskap om nyutdannede sykepleieres opplevelse av organisatorisk og psykososialt arbeidsmiljø på somatiske sengeposter, i et arbeidshelseteoretisk perspektiv.   Studien hadde et kvalitativt design, med datainnsamling fra semistrukturerte individuelle intervjuer med ni nyutdannede sykepleiere. Datamaterialet ble analysert ut fra Malteruds systematiske tekstkondensering. Sykepleierne opplevde at arbeidsmiljøet var preget av høyt arbeidspress, rolleutfordringer, samt misforhold mellom innsats og belønning. Videre beskrev de overgangen som nyutdannet sykepleier som faglig utfordrende. De opplevde stor grad av sosial støtte fra kollegaer, men hadde delte erfaringer med forholdet til ledelsen. Funnene antyder et misforhold mellom jobbkrav og jobbressurser, som kan medføre fysiske og psykiske påkjenninger. Å styrke sykepleieres ressurser i møte med jobbkravene vil være viktig for å dempe jobbkravenes konsekvenser, fremme arbeidshelse og forhåpentligvis bidra til å beholde flere sykepleiere i jobb.
Analyzing the barrier factors in implementing on-site construction waste management: a structural equation modeling approach
Authors: Neetha Mathew  , Annie Sonia Xavier
Published: August 2024

Waste Management Plans must be implemented on all construction sites regardless of site size. With an effective site waste management plans (SWMPs), the amount of waste generated can be controlled, minimized and partially prevented, and financial losses can be monitored and quantified. There is non-compliance with construction SWMP as well as recycling at construction sites. The goal of this study is to conduct ranking of the barrier factors in implementing effective SWMP and in addition to that a structural equation modeling (SEM) of factors to find correlations between them. Data collected through a questionnaire survey are checked for reliability using Cronbach's alpha test using IBM SPSS 22 software and analyzed and evaluated using the Relative Importance Index (RII) method. The barriers overcome with the highest RII value were unavailable waste management procedures and technological support within the organization and insufficient environmental training of construction workers in waste management. Structural equation modeling (SEM) of barriers, correlation, and hypothesized significance of the relationship between these factors was performed using smartPLS 3 software. The final SEM results showed that the construction-related factor had the highest path coefficient, indicating that the technical factor significantly affects legal aspects. The higher the beta coefficient, the stronger the effect of the exogenous latent construct on the endogenous latent construct. All hypotheses found to be significant have since been accepted. This is mainly useful in policy making in waste management Plans.
Analysis of properties of self-healing concrete using bacteria and self-healing concrete utilising crystalline admixture
Authors: Sreelakshmi S Kumar  , Chithra CJ
Published: August 2024

One of the most popular and indispensable building materials is concrete. It often develops microscopic fissures that could eventually grow larger. Members start to deteriorate as a result of this. By including specific components, self-healing concrete can be utilised to repair cracks on its own. The two forms of self-healing concrete used in this study. Those prepared with cystalline admixture and those made with Bacillus subtilis bacteria. Properties of the two concrete are compared, and their potential for healing is assessed. 1% ,2% and 3% of crystalline admixture are added to the specimens whereas 5% , 10% and 20% crystalline admixtures are added to the specimen. Cracks are induced into each percentage for the analysis of healing of the casted concrete specimens.
Post occupancy evaluation of IEQ parameters in residential buildings
Authors: Mohamed Shamil M M  , Sahimol Eldhose
Published: August 2024

The post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is a performance assessment of buildings in use that can help property owners and managers better understand how well a facility is working, how its performance compares to similar structures or set benchmarks, and how a building might be improved. A solid grasp of how a building works can explicitly link its actual performance to either new or existing building innovations or remedial measures. While there is a lot of information on POE in commercial buildings, there's not much in the residential sector. In this mini project, it is focussed to assess the satisfaction levels of the occupants and to quantify the IEQ parameters in a residential building. Sample sizes are determined, based on which a detailed questionnaire survey is conducted for the research. The city of Kochi, is the primary location considered due to its vivid factors both geographically and climatically.The project focuses on to identify the resident satisfaction level , quantify the IEQ parameters in a residential building and to suggest remedies if required. The findings and the results are analysed based on different factors. The findings will be useful for the prioritisation of the performance criteria of the buildings.
Analysis of deployable bridge
Authors: Ayesha Tanha  , Abdul khalike KR  , Hasna PH  , Christy Francis Lonth
Published: August 2024

The rapid development of infrastructure leads to a wide variety of structural designs, and one of the upcoming techniques is deployable structure. A deployable structure is a structure that can change shape to significantly change size. Deployable structures have many potential applications ranging from emergency shelters and facilities, through relocatable, semi–permanent structures, to space station components. Their main advantages are their small volume during storage and transportation and their fast, easy erection procedure. The motivation behind doing this project is because of its adaptability to the environment and the easiest mode of construction. This project work is done using SOLIDWORKS Software, an application that can be used for structural analysis and designing of the pedestrian deployable bridge. The main aim of this project is to determine the strength of the deployable bridge and to reduce the loss of lives by providing safe transportation that is the designing of deployable evacuation bridge. The problems thus exist so far are that the structure is costly in parts and assembling, and friction in the joints determines the life of the structure.
Finite element analysis of laminated composite stiffened hyperbolic paraboloid hypershell subjected to impact loading
Authors: Asheequl Irshad  , Sanjoy Das Neogi
Published: August 2024

Laminated composite has produced a solution in the weight sensitive branches of engineering due to its low specific weight, high specific strength and weathering resistance. It is its low transverse shear capacity under impact load has become a great concern for the researchers for its successful implementation in different industrial sectors. Impact which is likely to occur in cyclone prone zones and aircraft bases where wind borne debris causes the same. The sudden strike may cause delamination, crack in the epoxy medium or tearing of fibers which remains suppressed under the lamina and eventually causes collapse. This study is an effort to analyze the laminated composite hyparshell under impact load with simply-supported boundary conditions. Installation of stiffeners in various positions become unavoidable in certain cases and which is optimized and the best possible combination is concluded. A detailed comparative study of deformation, stress and strain is done with respect to various impactor velocities. The analysis is done by finite element software Ansys 2022 R1.
Ferrock: carbon negative substitute for cement: a review
Authors: Vidya Jose  , Vasudev R
Published: August 2024

Cement is considered as one of the prominent building materials used for construction. It is considered as the second most used entity next to water in the world today. Though it has many significant advantages, it has a major disadvantage of CO2 emission. For every ton of cement generated more or less eight ton of CO2 is released to the atmosphere. Hence it is high time to find a substitute for cement. Ferrock is such a substitute which utilizes a variety of waste products to produce a versatile building material. It is a binder that is a blend of iron oxide powder, fly ash, lime powder, metakaolin and oxalic acid. This review mainly focuses on characteristics, advantages and application of ferrock in building construction.
Flood mapping in Ernakulam using QGIS
Authors: Anusha Cherian  , Roshni Antony  , Alan Babu  , Chitra C J
Published: August 2024

Urban flooding is a challenge faced by many expanding cities and towns of developing countries. Ernakulam city has been facing flood during heavy rainfall. In this project, we have identified various factors causing flood in the city. The project aims to depict the flood prone areas and create flood risk map for Ernakulam city using QGIS. Remote sensing and GIS are effective tools that help for flood risk management. Boundary, elevation, canal network, land use -land cover and flood maps are generated using QGIS software.
Isolation and Partial Characterization of 11-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester and Bis (2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate from Celtis integrifolia Lam
Authors: A. Kwaji, , I. Martin,
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Celtis integrifolia Lam is a traditional medicinal plant used as a remedy for the cure of diarrhea, measles, bleeding, ecbolic, sore throat and as an antinociceptive agent.
Aim: The study was aimed at the isolation and partial characterization of phytocompounds from Celtis integrifolia crude extract.
Methodology: The stembark sample was powdered and extracted using maceration technique with methanol. The extract was filtered using cotton wool and clarified using Whatmann No.1 filter paper. The filtrate was concentrated on a rotavapor at 45oC. The crude extract was then reconstituted in water and partitioned successively with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol. The ethyl acetate and the n-hexane fractions were concentrated and subjected to purification on column chromatography.
Results: Gradient elution of extract fractions on open-column chromatography yielded two compounds coded CiL1 and CiL2 from the n-hexane and ethyl acetate fractions respectively. The isolated compounds were characterized using spectroscopic data from Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and literature database. Compound CiL1 with Rf = 0.43 in hexane: Ethyl acetate (9:1) was identified as 11-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester while Compound CiL2 isolated from ethyl acetate fraction as a yellow substance with Rf = 0.38 in hexane: ethyl acetate (8:2) was identified as bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.
Conclusion: The study showed the presence of 11-octadecenoic acid methyl ester and bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in the stembark extract of Celtis integrifolia Lam. These two phytocompounds are reported for the first time from Celtis integrifolia Lam based on available literature. Since the presence of phytochemical substances is believed to be the basis of any observed pharmacological activity, the study therefore lends credence to the traditional medicinal uses of Celtis integrifolia Lam.
Effects of Inter-community Conflicts on Beef Cattle Production among Pastoral Communities of Marsabit County, Kenya
Authors: Roba Galm Waqo , Mugambi Mworia , Koome Martin
Published: August 2024

The focus of this research was to determine the effects of inter-pastoral communities conflicts on beef cattle production, to determine the effects of livestock diseases on beef cattle production among pastoral communities in Marsabit County. The study employed a descriptive survey research method. Our study's target population was made up of 1210 beef cattle keepers with a total population of 118,755 beef animals. Marsabit County was chosen at random using purposive sampling techniques. After stratification, 60 out of 200 registered farm groups was chosen at random. The researcher conducted a pilot study to determine the instrument's suitability. Data was statistically handled, manipulated and analyzed by Statistical Software for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher employed both descriptive and inferential statistics where correlation analysis, chi-square analysis and standard multiple regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between the variables as well as for making generalizations about the data. Diagnostic tests was checked to ascertain violation of assumptions. The study found out that these conflicts not only directly reduced cattle numbers but also instilled an atmosphere of fear and instability, discouraging investment and effort in cattle rearing. Proactive measures to mitigate inter-community conflicts, such as conflict resolution initiatives and improved security measures, are essential for safeguarding both livestock and human lives. The study recommends investing in conflict resolution measures and programs.
Hydromagnetic Turbulent Flow in Porous Media Over a Stretching Surface in a Rotating System with Heat
Authors: Makau Kiio , S.N. Muthiga , Mutegi Joy
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the combined effects of magnetic fields, buoyancy forces, porosity, rotation, and Joule’s heating on fluid flow and heat transfer dynamics. The analysis is performed using a numerical approach, with the system oriented along three axes: the z-axis aligned with the plate, the y-axis perpendicular to the plate, and the x-axis orthogonal to the y-z plane. An infinite plate extends along the x and z axes, with a uniform transverse magnetic field applied parallel to the y-axis. By employing the finite difference method in MATLAB, we explore how various dimensionless parameters influence temperature and velocity profiles.
Our findings reveal that an increase in the local temperature Grashof number enhances primary velocity while reducing secondary velocity near the fixed end. Temperature profiles show a decrease near the plate, increasing further away. The study also highlights that a higher Joule heating parameter leads to elevated primary velocity and temperature profiles but diminishes secondary velocity. Additionally, increasing rotational parameters is observed to decrease both primary and secondary velocities while augmenting temperature profiles near the plate.
These results underscore the significant role that magnetic fields, rotational effects, and Joule heating play in modulating fluid flow and thermal behavior. The insights gained from this study can inform the design and optimization of engineering systems where control of velocity and temperature profiles is critical.
Medicinal Plants Used in the Traditional Treatment of Cancer in the District of Bamako, Mali
Authors: Sidibe Mamourou , Diarra Nouhoum , Konaré Mamadou Abdoulaye , Issiaka Togola
Published: August 2024

Aims: This study goaled to enhance the value of traditional medicinal plants used in cancer treatment.
Place and Duration of Study: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in fifteen markets of Bamako district's, from February to August 2023.
Methodology: The surveys involved the traditional medicine practitioners in Bamako based on a well semi-structured questionnaire. The information about the cancer and the plant species used to manage it, the mode of use and preparation in addition to the social characteristics of respondents were gathered.  
Results: A total of 172 traditional health practitioners were questioned in this study with a predominance of female (72.7%). Among the types of cancer known by the respondents, the breast cancer topped the list with 63.48%, followed by the cervical (21.34%) and prostate (8.42%) cancer. Twenty-seven (27) plant species belonged to 19 botanical families were used by these people to treat the cancer. Ximenia americana Linn, Cola acuminata F and Strychnos spinosa Lam were the most frequently cited species, with a frequency of 51.85%. The most represented botanical families were Fabaceae and Acanthaceae. The leaves (34%) were the most widely used medicinal plant parts, followed by leafy branches (20%) and roots (16%). For the preparation of medicinal recipes, 44.44% of the respondents recommended mainly the decoction (44.44%) and spraying (41.70%), These recipes are generally administered by oral route (32.69%) and specific bath (30.76%).
Conclusion: These results constitute a preliminary step to the assessment of the anti-cancer properties of some of these registered plant species.
Characterization of UV-absorbing Mycosporine-like Amino Acids in Freshwater Cyanobacterium Nostoc calcicola
Authors: Boukar Mamadou Chetima Maina , Issa Salifou , Kellou Kaka Kiari Boukar , Saley Moussa Diagara , Wang Kai , Bagana Mai Moussa Chetima , Moustapha Grema , Ali Mahamane
Published: August 2024

Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are gaining attention for their UV photoprotective properties and potential applications in biomedical fields, cosmetics, and toiletries. In this study, Nostoc calcicola a genus of cyanobacteria distributed in freshwater were tested for MAA production. This organism was provided by the Freshwater Algae Culture Collection of the Institute of Hydrobiology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It was isolated and cultured in the laboratory, in 500 ml glass flasks containing 300 ml of liquid medium BG11 treated on UV-B light 0.1 Wm–2. At different time, cultures were exposed to UV-B light at intensity 0.1 W. m-1 to determine the Maximum PSII photochemical (Fv/Fm). MAAs were extracted using 100% HPLC grade methanol and separated through high-performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Based on liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis, one MAA compound was identified as porphyra. Thus, UV-B treatment of Nostoc calcicola significantly enhanced the production of UV-absorbing mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs). The content of porphyra could reach up to 8.5 mg/g dry weight in Nostoc calcicola under UV-B treatments for 2 days. The present cyanobacteria could be used for biotechnology research and the UV-absorbing compound porphyra may be of great value in the development of novel sunscreens.
Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Post-myocardial Infarction
Authors: Rahmi M. , Merzouk F. , Ouarradi A. El , Habbal R.
Published: August 2024

The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation have been demonstrated for several years by various studies showing a 25-35% reduction in mortality, fewer complications and improved physical capabilities and quality of life. In this article, we describe the beneficial effect of cardiac rehabilitation on post-myocardial infarction patients with coronary artery disease.
Patient aged 60, chronic smoker, diabetic, hypertensive and dyslipidemic. Admitted for management of a post-infarction complicated by 35% left ventricular (LV) dysfunction related to a right coronary occlusion dilated by a stent. The patient was recruited 3 weeks after hospitalization for a cardiac rehabilitation program after an initial clinical and paraclinical evaluation. The final evaluation showed a marked improvement in cardiorespiratory and functional capacity, with improvements in VO2 (Oxygen uptake) peak, the first ventilator threshold VT1, maximum heart beat and VE (minute ventilation)/VCO2 (carbon dioxide output) ratio. We also noted an improvement in cardiovascular risk factors with goal attainment, quality of life based on the HAD (Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale) questionnaire, and adherence to treatment.
Cardiac rehabilitation is aimed at all dilated, operated or medically treated coronary patients. It requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, and helps to improve exercise performance, quality of life and psychological profile, as well as contributing to better socio-professional reintegration.
A Study on Consumer Awareness Regarding Non-dairy Products
Authors: Rathwa  , Kamani K.C. , Prajapati M.C. , Makwana A.K. , Gurjar M.D.
Published: August 2024

The focus of this paper is to explore how a well-known cooperative organization in the dairy industry can increase customer awareness of non-dairy products. The study comprised 104 participants, and data was collected through a questionnaire. The results show that Anand City residents have a positive attitude towards non-dairy products offered by the cooperative organisation. To increase sales, the company's promotional strategies can be improved. Ready- to-eat, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-serve food products have become increasingly popular due to changes in eating habits and culinary techniques because of urbanisation, cultural shifts, and societal development.
COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors among Healthcare Workers in Lower Juba Region of Jubaland State in Somalia
Authors: Abdi Ahmednoor Shuriye , Mogere Dominic , Mbeke Alexander
Published: August 2024

Background: Somalia’s health systems were weakened by decades of conflicts, and this was made worse by the coronavirus pandemic that hit the nation like the rest of the world. Despite the existence of different types of COVID-19 vaccines, there has been a reluctance to take the vaccine by the general population and ironically by healthcare workers.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Lower Juba Region of the Jubaland State in Somalia among healthcare providers.
Methods: The research study used a quantitative descriptive design to describe the levels of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers. The study recruited 191 study respondents. Stratified and simple random sampling methods were used. All the significance tests were conducted with two tails, and the threshold for statistical significance was set at P less than 0.05.
Results: From this study, 46.6% of the study respondents had been vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine. Among the vaccinated group, 55.1% (49) received astrazeneca vaccine, 52.8% (47) received received 2 doses and males made up 51.5% (52). Regression analysis revealed that the observed differences in covid vaccine uptake for age, gender, education and work experience are not statistically significant. Trust in the protection of the vaccines (61.5%) and influence from family and friends (55.1%) were rated as having the highest influence on the participants’ decision to be vaccinated against covid.
Conclusion: From this research, close to half of the study respondents had been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines. No significant differences have been shown in different gender, age groups, education level work experience on vaccination status. Building trust for vaccines, encouraging family/friends support and making vaccines easily accessible are seen as ways to improve uptake.
Honeybee Nutrition: Physiological and Ecological Insights
Authors: Shudeer  , Pampareddy  , Oshimath Chinmay
Published: August 2024

Bees play a vital role in global agriculture through their pollination services; however, their populations have declined over the past three decades due to various stress, including nutritional deficits stemming from habitat loss and alteration. ​This review emphasizes the critical need for understanding bee nutrition, which is essential for overcoming these declines.​ With their evolutionary background alongside flowering plants, bees have adapted to a herbivorous diet primarily consisting of floral nectar and pollen. Nectar provides the energy necessary for flight and other metabolic processes, while pollen supplies essential proteins, fats and micronutrients. Foraging behaviors vary among bee species and are influenced by environmental factors and the genetic composition of the colony. Honey bees exhibit complex social structures where worker bees gather nectar, pollen and water, each contributing to the nutritional needs of the colony. The transformation of collected nectar into honey and pollen into bee bread illustrates bees unique food storage strategies, providing vital nutrition to larvae and adult workers. Additionally, understanding the nutritional processes involved in larval development and royal jelly production sheds light on caste differentiation and overall colony health. This comprehensive view on bee nutrition underscores its significance for future conservation strategies.
Assessing the Growth and Yield Metrics of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) as Affected by Foliar Nutrient Management
Authors: Priyanka Elumle , M. D Shrirame , Sarma Hridesh Harsha , Mohanty Lalita Kumar , Chinnam Marwan Reddy , A. S. Chandan , Laishram Bibek , Devi Okram Ricky
Published: August 2024

An experiment titled was conducted at the Agriculture Research Station, Badnapur, Maharashtra, under Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani during the kharif season of July 2018-19. The primary objective was to assess the impact of foliar nutrition on the growth, yield, and economic performance of pigeonpea. The study was designed using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with ten different treatments and three replications, utilizing the BDN-716 variety of Pigeonpea. The total rainfall received during crop season was 437 mm.The findings indicated that applying RDF combined with a 2% solution of DAP and Multimicronutrient at a rate of 2 ml/litre during 50% flowering resulted in the highest plant height (150 cm), number of branches (14.33), functional leaves (96.67), dry matter accumulation (143.33), pod count (73.67), pod weight per plant (52.67 g), seed yield per plant (38.67 kg/ha), 100-seed weight (14 g), and overall seed yield (1650 kg/ha). It also yielded the highest straw yield (4100 kg/ha), biological yield (5750 kg/ha), harvest index (28.69). This was followed closely by the application of RDF with 2% urea and Multimicronutrient spray at 2 ml/litre. RDF (25:50:00 NPK kg/ha) in combination with 2% DAP and multimicronutrient @ 2 ml/litre spray was found to be the best treatment for enhancing overall growth and yield of pigeonpea.
Principal Component Analysis of Morphometric Traits in Kashmir Merino Sheep
Authors: Sarma Olympica , Rather Mubashir Ali , Shahnaz Syed , Barwal R S
Published: August 2024

Aims: To study the principal component analysis (PCA) of morphometric traits in Kashmir Merino sheep
Place and Duration of Study: Sheep Breeding Farm, Kralpathri, Kashmir, India and 2019.
Methodology: This study was preformed to evaluate the morphometric traits of 518 Kashmir Merino sheep in Jammu & Kashmir under a multivariate approach. The body measurements included in the study were face length (FL), ear length (EL), ear width (EW), body length (BL), body height (BH), chest girth (CG), paunch girth (PG), tail length (TL), horn length (HL) and body weight (BW). Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to define body shape upon the correlation matrix of the ten body measurements.
Results: Principal component analysis with varimax rotation method was applied and extracted four principal components with a total variation of 64.29 %. The first principal component accounted for 28.28% of the total variance and was interpreted as a measure of CG, PG, BL and BH. The second factor which explained 12.56 % of the generalized variance tended to describe TL and HL, while the third factor explained 11.88 % of total variance which showed high loadings for BW. The fourth factor was influenced by FL and EW which explained 11.56 % of total variance.
Conclusion: Therefore, these findings suggest that incorporating PCA in breeding programs could significantly enhance the genetic improvement of Kashmir Merino sheep, leading to better growth performance, increased body size, and improved productivity.