bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of mobile phone radiation effect on human body using specific absorption rate
Authors: Mahmud Sagar
Published: May 2023

The use of mobile phones is rising everyday both in civic and rustic areas in Bangladesh. Every mobile phone disperses electromagnetic energy. This radiation or electromagnetic wave can penetrate into the human body. Specific absorption rate and change in temperature are the vital parameter to find the dominant effects assess on the human body. This paper explores the radiation impact of mobile phones. A mathematical equation is used to evaluate the local specific absorption rate and change in temperature at Skin, Fat, Bone, Brain, Eye, Muscle tissues at the frequency of 800MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2.5GHz, 2.6GHz, 3.4GHz, 3.5GHz, and 3.6GHz. The calculations are performed at different distances and exposure times of mobile phone. A simple radio frequency detection circuit has been designed to find the radiated power of different frequency. The highest specific absorption rate is calculated for skin, brain, eye tissue. Child tissue absorption rate is higher than the adult. When the radiated power of mobile phone is high the specific absorption rate for different tissue cross the safety limit.  This paper also recommends the ways to diminish the effects of SAR.  It is suggested that these methods will decrease the health risks. This work will be very helpful to understand the bad effect of using mobile phones and the way of reducing this effect.
Socio-economic Characteristics of Subsistent Small Ruminant Farmers in Three Regions of Northern Ghana
Authors: Adams Faizal
Published: May 2023

The study seeks to characterise socio-economic and farm characteristics of small ruminant farmers in three regions of northern Ghana. Two hundred and forty-nine (249) respondents were selected using multistage sampling procedure. Analytical tools included descriptive statistics and ANOVA. Majority of respondents were males (71.5%), household-heads (65.9%), married (73.5%), Muslims (62.1%) and uneducated (63.9%). Access to extension (29.8%) and credit (14.9%) services was low. Farmers’ average age (47.29±16.00 years) and sheep holdings (12.14±9.60) were similar across the regions, but family size (11.56±7.83), goat holdings (11.89±9.32), and purpose of rearing small ruminants differ significantly. Adult children and female spouses contribute meaningfully to small ruminant management practices. Thus, socio-economic and farm characteristics offer significant input in designing effective livestock programs.
The Object-Oriented Database Management System versus the Relational Database Management System: A Comparison
Authors: Mandapuram Mounika , Hosen Md. Faruk
Published: May 2023

Both object-oriented and relational database management systems are referred to as DBMS. The web-scale is expanding at an incredible rate, and with it comes an increase in mobile applications, technologies, and social media platforms. The rapid growth of these technologies produces a variety of structured and unstructured data in various forms, each of which has various consequences for data security. Using RDBMS and OODBMS, this study's methodology outlines the development, installation, and management process of multiple and complicated data sets. This study gives a documented study comparing different kinds of data stored in databases by employing two types of database techniques: relational database method and object-oriented database technique. We use a different fingerprint database for the web and mobile devices. This database is also managed using different technologies, such as MySQL, and it accommodates data generated using distinct methods. In addition, this study explores the benefits and advantages of the various databases and determines the ideal database management system for organizations. According to the survey's findings, RDBMS stores data and the relationships between them in tables, but OODBMS stores data in objects, in a manner analogous to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). According to the study's findings, the primary distinction between relational database management systems (RDBMS) and object-oriented database management systems (OODBMS) is that RDBMS is a Database Management System based on the relational model. In contrast, OODBMS is a Database Management System that facilitates creating and modeling data as objects.
Prospects for use of Vericiguat in HFrEF: Implications of VICTORIA Trial Results. Advisory Board Summary
Authors: Belenkov Yu. N. , Arutyunov G. P. , Mareev V. Yu. , Koziolova N. A. , Sitnikova M. Yu. , Ageev F. T. , Gilyarevsky S. R. , Chesnikova A. I. , Yakushin S. S. , Perepech N. B. , Mareev Yu. V.
Published: May 2023

In September 2021, an online meeting of the Council of Experts was held. The proposed focus of discussion was publishing the results of an international prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study VICTORIA. The objective of the VICTORIA study was evaluation of the efficacy and safety of supplementing a standard therapy with vericiguat at a target dose of 10 mg twice a day as compared to placebo for prevention of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in patients with clinical manifestations of chronic HF and left ventricular ejection fraction <45% who have recently had an episode of decompensated HF. The aim of the meeting was interpretation of the VICTORIA study results on efficacy and safety of vericiguat for a potential use in a Russian population of patients after a recent episode of decompensated chronic HF with reduced ejection fraction.
Evolution of Guidelines for the Management of Hereditary Angioedema due to C1 Inhibitor Deficiency
Authors: Branco Ferreira M , Baeza ML , Spínola Santos A , Prieto-García A , Leal R , Alvarez J , Caballero T
Published: May 2023

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a severe and disabling condition characterized by recurrent episodes of subcutaneous or mucosal swelling in the skin and respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. HAE due to C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency (C1-INH-HAE) is the most prevalent subtype. The present Iberian study compared C1-INH-HAE treatment guidelines published between 2010 and 2022 to identify the main differences in therapeutic approaches for on-demand treatment and short- and long-term prophylaxis (LTP). HAE guidelines evolved with the availability of new treatments and with a change in the management paradigm towards an individualized, patient-centered approach, where quality of life (QOL) is central. A parallel trend was observed towards increasingly frequent home-based treatment, which potentially facilitates timely interventions, provides greater flexibility and convenience, and is associated with increased QOL, enabling patients to lead more normal lives. Most innovations over the years were made for LTP, together with the advent of new therapies and awareness of patients’ needs. Several prophylactic therapies with a high level of evidence became available, although formal head-to-head comparisons are lacking. The treatment goals became more ambitious, ranging from a reduction in the frequency, severity, and duration of attacks to achieving total disease control and normalization of patients’ lives. The document also addresses relevant items such as changes in terminology (eg, the introduction of designations as “first-line”) and the introduction of patient-reported outcome measures to assess patients’ perceptions of their self-experienced QOL and well-being. Unmet needs in the management of C1-INH-HAE are identified.
Assessment of ec-toxicity potential of fuel by exhaust gas analysis
Authors: MOHAMED Aezeden , KURI Paul , ROUT Sachindra Kumar , MUDULI Kamalakanta
Published: May 2023

The engine combustion products were measured and analyzed based on emissions of exhaust. Due to the utilization of a variety of fuels, such as petroleum diesel and bio-diesel in diesel- generated engines, they emit pollution-insecure emissions. To explore this emission quantity, a numbers of experiments were conducted utilizing a single-cylinder engine, Land Curser six-cylinder, Mazda WL31 engine mechanical biodiesel vehicle and In-Line engine. The performance research was given for the data acquired from the Mazda WL31 four-cylinder
engine. Landcom III gas analyzer was used to sense and record the exhaust gas emissions from the burning of diesel fuel, which was utilized for data analysis. Various gas discharges and their constituents were independently analyzed. The results of the test show that the harmful
Sim-ECG: plataforma computacional de código aberto para classificação de patologias cardíacas
Authors: Pereira Helder Alves , Silva João Pedro Dos Santos , Almeida Pedro Henrique Dos Santos , Cananéa Letícia Chaves Lima
Published: May 2023

Técnicas de inteligência artificial vêm sendo utilizadas no auxílio ao diagnóstico de patologias. Com elas, torna-se possível analisar automaticamente uma grande quantidade de dados complexos. Dessa forma, patologias podem ser detectadas em estágios menos avançados. Neste artigo, apresenta-se uma plataforma computacional de código aberto que analisa sinais obtidos por meio de exames de eletrocardiograma. Para isso, foram utilizadas bases de dados públicas que possibilitaram analisar e classificar as informações, considerando diversos métodos de inteligência artificial. Os resultados obtidos demonstram a viabilidade da plataforma para estudos e desenvolvimento de ferramentas computacionais para auxílio no diagnóstico precoce de patologias cardíacas.
Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Workplace Relationships
Authors: Espersson Malin , Lidén Alina , Westrup Ulrika
Published: May 2023

This article aims to explore what working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic means forworkplace relationships. This study is based on semi-structured interviews with Swedish knowledgeworkers. Three approaches are identified as regards how employees maintain their workplacerelationships when working from home: (1) being selective as regards social interactions, (2) beingcompliant and resistant during digital meetings, and (3) having less spontaneity and creativitywhen in the digital space. Further, our findings also point to the prioritization of the individual’sinterests and needs over those of the collective. The study indicates the importance of understanding the dynamics of the workplace relationships when working remotely.
Learning foreign languages with communicative and action approach and CEFR standards (Digital Technology Supported)
Authors: Gjikolli Lendita , Gashi-Berisha Valbona
Published: May 2023

According to European standards, the promotion of learning more than one foreign language implies a comprehensive reform of language policies with new standards, objectives, new approaches to language activities and accessible digital teaching/learning platforms. Throughout history, learning a foreign language has experienced changes in its evolution from traditional into a more attractive, creative and effective communicative approach-method. Relying on the idea that learners participate in interactive-communicative activities, focused on ʺAlter egoʺ method in real communication, using their strategies for language acquisition. The purpose of this research is to describe, identify the learning strategies and objectives by targeting language performance in the European context. It is important to stress that the communicative approach gives opportunities to train foreign learners to communicate freely; it expands the scope of their expectations with the range of appropriate activities. It requires reassessing all techniques in terms of a wider conception of learning. This research is composed of four parts, where the first part focuses on theories of learning languages from a communicative approach to the "learning task" in teaching/learning strategies and objectives based on CEFR. The second part develops the methodology used in this research. The third part focuses on discussions of the interactional perspective, the accomplishment of the language activities and the operations of the research field and the fourth part analyses results derived from activities with a communicative and action approach. Therefore, in this research, we will explore and analyze the use of the new strategies, objectives, competencies, parameters and communicative approaches from the “communicative approach” to the “communicative-action approach” with the aim of accomplishing the tasks encountered by the learners during the difficult situations in the different areas of the social life, that requires accomplishments of language activities and operations.
Formation of the ability to listen in English
Authors: Sayimkulova Sholpan , Chaklikova Assel , Dosmagambetova Jamila , Auyezov Batyrkhan , Smagulova Kulshat
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the formation of listening skills among students learning a foreign language. In addition, the article deals with the problem of formation of listening skills stages and ways of formation of these skills using short popular science texts selected taking into account engineering specialties. Special attention is paid to the methods of working with students with multi-level formation of listening skills in general, and in the professional field in particular. Recommendations are presented for the use of educational audio materials in the independent work of students, including using an electronic educational environment, as well as the principles of selection of audio texts and the principles of the organization of educational material in general. The article also defines a new method for teaching listening, identifies goals and objectives, mechanisms of listening. The role of listening in the process of mastering a foreign language as a means of communication is emphasized, arguments are given in favor of the constant expansion of vocabulary and the study of conversational grammar, some recommendations are given on the organization of practical listening classes in the student audience.
Morphological analysis strategy used to enhance the student’s vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension
Authors: Abdullah  , Badaruddin  , Sarlin  , Ramadhani Ahmad Arkam , Limbong Sunarlia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to investigate the use of morphological analysis strategy in enhancing the student’s vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension. The research was experimented in the English Department at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, with a total sample of 28 students. This study was pre-experiment research with a pretest-posttest design. The result of this study indicated that: (1) in teaching vocabulary through vocabulary analysis strategy, there are significant differences between the mean score of the pre-test (58.57) and the mean score of the post-test (84.28). Besides that, the result of the t-test calculation shows that the t-test value (7.75) is higher than the t-table value (2.052) at a significance level 0.05 from df = 27. (2) In teaching reading comprehension through vocabulary analysis strategy, there are also significant differences between the mean score of the pre-test (54.64) and the mean score of the post-test (80.51). In addition, the result of the t-test calculation shows that the t-test value (9.75) is higher than the t-table value (2.052) at the significance level 0.05 from df = 27. Thus, the student’s vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension significantly improve after they are taught using the morphological analysis strategy.
Effective use of practical project-based assignments in second foreign language teaching at a university in the “Tourism” field in the era of digital technologies
Authors: Dronova Svetlana Yu. , Sukhorukova Daria V. , Khalevina Svetlana N.
Published: May 2023

Teaching a foreign language at a university presents a particular challenge for teachers and methodologists: how to combine a foreign language, especially a second one, with the future professional activities of students. The purpose of this paper is to offer the most effective practical project-based tasks for teaching a second foreign language. An experiment over four academic years within the subject “Second Foreign Language” in the field “Tourism” at the Financial University (Moscow) with 180 undergraduates proved that the project-based assignments could be adjusted for different levels of students' training and used for teaching a second foreign language and the main one.
Indirect exposure to argumentative genre: a methodological approach to improving thesis statements (The case of Kosovo first semester undergraduate students)
Authors: Bërveniku Donika Elezkurtaj , Sejdiu-Rugova Lindita
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was threefold: (a) to create an original student corpus of the argumentative writings of first-year undergraduate students; (b) to describe the differences among student writing (with a focus on thesis statements) at two stages of the first semester, based on essays obtained at two different times; (c) to investigate the effectiveness of indirect instruction of argumentative writing during the first semester. The results of the study indicate that there were slight differences in the effectiveness of the indirect instruction, which included introducing argumentative essay samples, free-writing activities and discussions. The results further indicate that the writings of stage one and stage two, respectively, were not notably different when it came to composing a thesis statement. Relatively few students included a sentence to resemble the structure and function of a thesis statement. The findings of this study reveal that students are not aware of certain linguistic patterns present in written argumentation. It is obvious from the study that in order for students to create thesis statements, which is an inevitable argumentative writing skill in academia, Needs-based Learning should be integrated across the implemented methods of teaching. The results have implications for the syllabus and course materials.
Methods of teaching phraseological units in the context of polylingualism
Authors: Toxanbayeva Tilektes , Koshimova Bibatpa , Bismildina Dinara , Akhmetova Bigaisha , Aktanova Lazzat
Published: May 2023

The methodology of teaching different types of phraseological units of English is discussed language. Phraseological units, the meaning of which is difficult to deduce from the lexical elements that compose them, are highlighted. It is argued that a full-fledged lexical competence includes possessing a certain number of stable phrases of the studied language. A methodological approach is proposed that allows the use of phraseological units as material for activating communicative competence. After the appearance of the phraseological unit, its literal translation is given, then it is carried out oral discussion of what this phraseology can mean. During the discussion (including erroneous and inaccurate interpretations), communication participants identify semantic nuances for themselves that will help them develop language thinking and language guesswork. At the last stage, students are asked to recall a Russian phraseology with the same meaning. The procedure was successfully tested in classes with students of a language university.
Measuring English teaching quality: what teacher effectiveness research can offer?
Authors: Azkiyah Siti Nurul , Mukminin Amirul
Published: May 2023

Research findings worldwide suggest that teachers should continually improve their teaching quality, which refers to instruction or actions to deliver teaching and learning materials, even if they are good teachers. The question is the basis that should be considered to decide the improvement priorities. Therefore, this paper reviews theoretically driven and empirically validated teacher instruction contributing to student outcomes, which can serve as a framework for deciding the areas of improvement. The paper also reviews relevant techniques to measure teacher instruction to determine teachers' teaching quality. The study employed a qualitative method, in which a literature review on educational effectiveness research, especially teacher effectiveness research, was carried out to understand teacher actions in the classroom that contribute to achieving learning goals, especially concerning English lessons, as the focus of this paper. The paper used keywords such as effective English teaching, educational effectiveness research, teaching quality, teacher effectiveness research, and techniques of measuring teaching quality to find relevant literature. The findings conclude that the classroom factors of the dynamic model of educational effectiveness research could serve as a framework to conceptualize English teaching quality, whereas techniques like student surveys or observation can be used to investigate teachers’ initial instructional practices.
Formation of professional cognitive and communicative competency of future primary school foreign language teachers through information-communicative technologies
Authors: Toleubekovna Tulekenova Dinara , Alimzhanovna Kulgildinova Tulebike , Baiskanovna Zhumabekova Galiya , Yerbolatovna Yerzhanova Assel , Flurovna Zhussupova Roza
Published: May 2023

This article considers the issue of the development of the professional cognitive and communicative competency (PCCC) of future primary school foreign language (FL) teachers in primary school based on information-communicative technologies (ICT). The content of the article is aimed at revealing the main principles, approaches, technologies and sub-competencies to develop the PCCC of the future primary school FL teachers. The importance of the development of PCCC of teachers through ICT is determined by the fact that the teacher should respond to any changes in the social sphere and be able to adapt to these changes. So, that is why future primary FL teachers must be able to use the new ICT in the classroom. We will consider the numerous advantages of ICT teaching FLs in preschool and primary school. To stimulate FL learning, we will also provide a series of digital interactive activities that can be used in early childhood FL education. The article is intended for FL teachers, students, and graduates, working on research in the FL teaching sphere.
First discovered positive effect of L-norvaline on the volume of small intestine tissues necrosis in a model of segmental mesenteric thrombosis in rats
Authors: Alekhin Sergey A. , Bezhina Elena N. , Nazarenko Dmitry P. , Druzhikin Leontiy V.
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Mesenteric thrombosis is a severe pathology with necrotization of intestinal tissues and death of the patient. The development of effective pharmacotherapy is an important task facing researchers.

Materials and Methods: All studies were performed on 42 female white rats of the Wistar line, weighing 250±25 g. Segmental mesenteric thrombosis was reproduced by ligation of three segmental arteries in the area of the ileum. The volume of necrosis was determined by the triphenyl tetrazolium method.

Results and Discussion: We have studied for the first time the effect of the arginase inhibitor L-norvaline on the volume of small intestine necrotized tissues in a model of acute segmental mesenteric thrombosis in rats. The study revealed a decrease in the volume of necrotic tissues from 32.39±0.47% to 23.84±0.39%, and the administration of glibenclamide did not cause complete cancellation of the L-norvaline action and led to a decrease in the volume of necrosis to 29.69±0.42%.

Conclusion: Arginase inhibitor L-norvaline has protective effect in intestinal ischemia

Graphical Abstract
Shear Stress Distribution in a Fuselage of an Aircraft
Authors: Anyanwu Chidebe Stanley , Babawarun Tolulope
Published: May 2023

The aircraft is assembled from basic components like fuselages, control surfaces, wings, and tail units. These components vary in different aircraft and have more than one specific function. The structure of an aircraft is designed to withstand two different types of loads namely the ground loads which includes landing loads, taxiing load, hoisting, and towing load. Air load is the second type which includes loads acting on the structure during flight by maneuvers and gusts. These two classes of load can be subdivided into surface forces which acts on the surface of the structure like hydrostatic pressure and aerodynamics, and body forces which is produced by inertia and gravitational effects and acts over the volume of the structure. The impact of these air loads results in bending stresses, shear stresses and torsional loads in all parts of the structure of the aircraft. The purpose of this paper is to calculate and plot the shear stress distribution as function of “a”  on a cross section of an airplane fuselage made of 2014-T4 aluminum alloy. The plate thickness is 0.175a mm which is constant around the periphery and an applied torque of 200 kN.m. The radii of the fuselage are 50a mm and 32a mm respectively and it has a height of 69.5a mm. The fuselage is divided into sectors and triangles and their areas calculated. The shear flow which is a product of shear stress and thickness of the fuselage can be calculated. From the result it can be observed that as the magnitude of “a” increases the shear stress reduces. Verification and validation were carried out on solid works to test for convergence.

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Thesis Overview: Oscillating wave surge converters – Large eddy simulation modelling of wave farms hydrodynamics and its related energy potential
Authors: Vargas Guilherme Fuhrmeister , Beluco Alexandre
Published: May 2023

The Oscillating Wave Surge Converter (OWSC) is one of the most relevant systems for harnessing energy from ocean waves, generating energy by capturing the horizontal component of wave motion. This technology, which is on a pre-commercial development scale, presents one of the greatest potentials for electricity generation, due to its operating principle and the great improvement in design experienced over the last few years. Today, Computational numerical modelling is one of the main tools for the study and design of this and several other power generation systems from sea waves. In this context, a detailed study of a wave farm composed of several OWSCs is necessary, which represents a case closer to reality, since most renewable systems include several modules of the same converter. Considering the complexity of the existing hydrodynamics in these cases, a numerical modeling methodology based on the Large Eddy Simulation (LES) methodology is applied to correctly represent the oscillation of the structure and the observed flow fields. In order to achieve the objectives, the OpenFOAM v.4.1 computational code and the OlaFlow extension are used, together with the Wall Adapting Local Eddy Viscosity (WALE) LES model, which allows a representation of the system very close to real application cases. The proposed model demonstrated a good adherence of the results when compared to experimental studies present in the literature. Likewise, it was observed that changes in wave height and period, bottom slope, wave reflection, spacing between converters, and the wave farm layout can cause important variations in the energy generated by the system, increasing or reducing considerably its efficiency, emphasizing the importance of these parameters in the design and development of this technology.
study on Work-life Balance of Indian expatriates with respect to the IT sector
Authors: Bennett Priya
Published: May 2023

Work-Life balance is an evolving aspect in global economy. Over the past two decades the issue work-family and work-life balance have received enormous attention from employers and employees mainly in IT industry. There are about 18 million Indian expatriates working in the UK, UAE and the US and the number is projected to increase year by year. This creates a need to explore work-life balance among expatriates. In this study, qualitative research method was used, and the data was collected using interview method as the instrument. Actual data was collected from five IT expatriates. The data was analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that workload and family support are main contributors to work-life conflict among expatriates while receiving better salaries, meeting new people and experiencing culture are the work-life enrichment factors. Expatriates use general adjustment and interaction to adjust better with their new environment. Hence, it is recommended for organizations to support expatriates through relevant activities to assist them to achieve work-life balance in a foreign country.
Predictors of teenagers' pregnancies in Rwanda: Evidence from selected Districts
Authors: Kabera Bazubagira Appoline , Umumararungu Christine Kapita
Published: May 2023

Teenagers’ pregnancies constitute a major challenge which has raised the attention of writers and educational stakeholders. The phenomenon is being amplified by different push factors which make teens impregnated. The purpose of the study was to assess factors which contribute to teen pregnancies and identify mechanisms which can be used to address it.  Respondents were sampled from five Districts by considering 40 in each and 200 respondents were randomly selected. Poverty, carelessness, rape, lack of information about reproductive health, attempt to love, peer influence and lack of parental attachment in all its angles were highlighted to be the main causes of early pregnancies. There is a need of raising parents’ awareness of the importance of having quality time with their children, being closer to them in order to be able to make regular follow up on challenges they face related to their physiological changes especially at teenage age. This would help them understand what is happening in their bodies and guide them towards appropriate behavior. This would reduce the number of teens who are manipulated by adults based of teens’ ignorance.
United Arab Emirates and South Korea: Non-Traditional Partners
Authors: Melkumyan E.
Published: May 2023

The article examines the relationship between the UAE and South Korea in various fields, which received a new impetus for development in the second decade of this century, under the influence of the need of the Arab state of the Gulf to implement its strategic economic tasks. Last years the UAE became a country, which aims to deeply transform its economic structures and become a high developed industrial nation with economy based on innovations and new technologies. To achieve this goal the UAE should develop relations with new partners, which obtain high technological level and experience in rapid transformation of its economy like the Republic of Korea – one of the world’s most highly industrialized nations. Last years the UAE intensified their foreign policy. Their geopolitical interests were not connected only with the Middle East as in previous period or traditional partners like the USA and some European states, but they included Eastern and Southern Asia, Africa and Eastern Mediterranean. The contacts with South Korea were a part of new foreign strategy of the UAE. The author analyzes the development of political contacts between the two countries, which were established in the previous period, but then were activated. He also traces the dynamics of relations development in the field of culture, which created the necessary basis for the intensification of cooperation in the economic sphere. The article shows the growth of trade relations and in the volume of investments that the UAE directs to the development of renewable energy production. The author pays special attention to cooperation between the UAE and South Korea in the field of nuclear energy, which has become an indicator of the success achieved by these countries in establishing strategic partnerships.
Gambaran Kejadian ISPA pada Balita di Wilayah Tempat Pembuangan Akhir Sampah Antang Makassar
Authors: Zamaa Muhammad Sahlan , Kamariana  , Renaldi  , Hatta Muhammad , Wahyuni Andi , Jaya Arman
Published: May 2023

Background: ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection) is one of the main causes of death in Indonesia and worldwide. Many toddlers experience ARI in Antang landfill area. In general, Antang landfill area is far from healthy standard. In Puskesmas Tamangapa, ARI cases on children under five were 0.94% in 2018, 1.03% in 2019, 0.38% in 2020, and 0.44% in 2021. Lack of previous studies conducted research in this area. Aim: This study aimed to describe the incidence of ARI on toddlers. Method: This research was descriptive research in that number of sample was 46 toddlers who had suffered from ARI based on the evaluation of the last 3 months from the Puskesmas Tamangapa selected by total sampling. Data collection applied questionnaire as a research instrument. Results: The results revealed that toddlers with ARI were male 29 (63.0%), good nutritional status was 32 (69.6%), complete immunization status by 31 (67.4%), those whose father smoked were 42 (91.3%), exposed to the smell of light garbage by 21 (45.7%) and the density of the housing was not dense by 38 (82.6%). Conclusion: It concluded that most respondents were male, performed appropriate nutritional status, complete immunization status, their father smokes, exposed to the smell of light garbage and the density of the dwelling is not dense.
Perilaku Kontrol yang Dirasakan Perawat dalam Pendokumentasian Asuhan Keperawatan
Authors: Batulingas Silvia , Mulyono Wastu Adi , Rahmawati Eni
Published: May 2023

Background : Nursing documentation is an important aspect of nurse profesionalism. Therefore each nurses should write down their activity properly according their role. However, to keep nurse documenting their prefossional behavior have been challanging according to studies. Objective: This study aims to portray how nurses perceived behavior control toward nursing documentation in hospital. Method: an observational study was conducted to investigate perceived behavior control among nurses working in ward setting. A total sampling technique was applied to recruite 47 nurses work in pediatric ward. Univariate analysis was utilized. Results: Most respondents were female, age 37.9 (7.5) years old on average, with undergraduate in nursing education background. Currently nurses were qualified for the first level of clinical nurse’s career path (PK 1), and working as associate nurses. The average score of nurses’ perceived control behavior over nursing care documentation was 68.59 (5.13). Conclusion: Nurses perceived behaviors control over nursing care documentation were slighty over the mediocre values, Nurses tend to have positive perception on their control over documenting nursing care.
Perilaku Seksual Berisiko Pada Remaja di Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Nina Setiawati  , Aprilia Kartikasari  , Mekar Dwi Anggraeni  , Lutfatul Latifah  , Eni Rahmawati
Published: May 2023

Background: Risky sexual behavior that is generally carried out by adolescents is an activity that is often carried out when dating, namely holding hands, kissing, and petting and having sex while dating. The increasing percentage of teenagers who have had premarital sex will also increase the negative impacts that can occur, such as teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, to social impacts in society. Aim:The purpose of this study was to identify risky sexual behavior in adolescents in Banyumas Regency. Methods: This research is a quantitative research with cross sectional research design. The sample of this research is junior high school, high school and vocational school students who attend school in Banyumas Regency. The sampling technique with probability stratified random sampling has been used and obtained 452 respondents.  Results: The result show the respondents with risky sexuality were 251 respondents (55.5%). It is known that 231 teenagers with unsafe risky sexual behavior (51.1%) and 20 teenagers with unsafe behavior (4.4%). Most (251 respondents) have held hands with their partners (68.13%), hugged their partners' bodies (49.40%), masturbated (34.66%) and hugged their partners (27.09%). Conclusion: The high percentage of adolescents who have had premarital sexual intercourse will also increase the adverse effects that can occur, such as teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, to social impacts in society.
Productivity of Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) Influenced by Urea Fertilizer Rates and Harvest Ages in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Wardi Wardi , Umami Nafiatul , Kurniawati Asih , Suhartanto Bambang , Hanim Chusnul , Adyatama Zen
Published: May 2023

Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) is leguminous species that contain high nutritional values. This study aimed to determine the effect of the rate of urea fertilizer and harvest age on the productivity of butterfly pea forage. This research used a split-plot design consisting of urea rates (0, 100, and 200 kg/ha) and harvest ages (30, 45, and 60 days after planting or DAP) with three replications. The variables observed were morphological growth (plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and number of branches), and productivity of forage biomass (fresh weight, dry weight, and crude protein). The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA and the means were separated by using Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The interaction between fertilizer rates and harvest ages was shown (p<0.05) on stem diameter, number of leaves, number of branches, and fresh weight of butterfly pea. The increased rates of fertilizer and harvest ages significantly affected (p<0.05) in the morphological growth and productivity of butterfly pea biomass. The application of urea fertilizer increased plant length from 10.59 to 17.16%, stem diameter from 12.12 to 24.24%, number of leaves from 15.40 to 28.20%, and number of branches from 81.82 to 190.91% compared to control. It was concluded that the morphological growth and productivity of forage biomass increased with fertilizer rates and harvest ages. Treatment of 200 kg/ha urea and harvest age of 60 DAP produced the highest morphological and productivity.
Elasticity Analysis of Production Cost Against Income of Broiler Business with Open-House and Closed-House System in Banyumas Regency
Authors: Mastuti Sri , Hidayat Nunung Noor , Widiyanti Rahayu , Yuwono Endro , Cahyo Danang Nur , Muatip Krismiwati , Setianto Novie Andri , Sugiarto Mochamad , Safitri Lis , Einstein Alief , Djatmiko Oentoeng Edy , Febrianto Benny Satria
Published: May 2023

In this study, the elasticity of production costs to broiler business income with the partnership pattern in Banyumas regency and production costs and broiler business income with open and closed house systems were examined. The survey approach was used to conduct the research. As the research site, Banyumas regency, one of the hubs for broiler farming in Central Java, was deliberately chosen. Commercial broiler farmers were categorized according to their housing system when choosing the respondents, and 31 farmers used the open housing system, whereas 30 farmers used the closed housing system. The elasticity of production costs to revenue was examined using multiple linear regression while production costs and profits were assessed financially. According to the findings, commercial broiler farmers made an average of IDR 3,626,578 and IDR 4,896,844 each month for 1000 birds in open and closed houses, respectively. The price of DOC, the depreciation of housing, and the depreciation of the farmers' equipment all have a big impact on their revenue. This study's conclusion is that by lowering broiler mortality and making the best use of housing and equipment, farmers may increase their profitability.
Authors: Zulfa Nisa Aqila , Zahirah Nur Faizah , Eska Arina Manasikana , Loverina G.P Nadya , Annisa R Nabilah , Arum P Artha , Devi R Haryani , Dona Elisabeth Lorna , Intan Nur A Ayu , Widyaningsih Pratiwi Nur , Purnama Ryana Budi , Wardana Tirta
Published: May 2023

The tooth extraction process is carried out to remove intact teeth or remaining roots without leaving painful trauma. Tooth extraction is included in minor surgical actions that involve the hard tissue of the teeth. Wound healing is closely related to the role of thrombin to convert fibrinogen to fibrin to produce blood clots, causing bleeding to stop. However, healing socket wounds after extraction usually takes a long time, so an alternative therapy is needed to accelerate wound healing. Propolis is considered a bee resin substance containing various organic compounds that play a role in improving wound healing through converting fibrinogen to fibrin. The research was conducted while the in silico study was to study the content of propolis compounds that can affect the increase in fibrin formation to accelerate wound healing. Crystal structure of human fibrinogen obtained from http://rscb.org/.asam sinamat compounds as coagulant agents from propolis was analyzed using http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.here.gov/.analysis of the mechanism of the interaction of compounds with proteins that play a role in the wound healing process using http://stitch.embl.of/. In this study, We found 11 proteins whose expression was affected by asam sinamat compounds.Protein F2, F9, SERPIND, SERPIND1, CDK8, MED1, MED6, MED7, MED10, MED 12, MED14, MED18, MED21.Functional analysis showed that the F2 protein in asam sinamat activates the thrombin receptor, converting fibrinogen to fibrin. This study concludes that the content of asam sinamat compounds in propolis can affect the activation of thrombin receptors to accelerate wound healing.
HUBUNGAN LONG COVID-19 DENGAN KEJADIAN KECEMASAN DI BANYUMAS
Authors: Yasmin Fauziyyah Shofura , Paramita Hilma , Nurlaela Nurlaela
Published: May 2023

Kejadian kecemasan banyak dilaporkan menetap atau bahkan baru muncul beberapa bulan setelah pasien terkonfimasi COVID-19. Ada 22,7% gejala psikososial didapatkan pada Long COVID-19, dan sebanyak 6,5% mengalami kecemasan. Penelitian lebih jauh diperlukan agar masyarakat maupun tenaga kesehatan lebih memperhatikan dan mencegah kejadian kecemasan yang lebih dini terhadap penderita Long COVID-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan Long COVID-19 dengan kejadian kecemasan di Banyumas. Metode yang digunakan yaitu penelitian analitik observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional pada masyarakat umum yang telah melewati masa akut COVID-19 dan berdomisili di Banyumas dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengambilan data tingkat kecemasan menggunakan kuesioner hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HRS-A) dan Long COVID-19 melalui lembar identitas pasien. Analisis hipotesis menggunakan uji statistik alternatif yaitu uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Hasil penelitian pada 60 responden yang sudah melewati masa akut COVID-19 dengan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov didapatkan nilai p = 0,032 dengan 33,3% tidak mengalami kecemasan dan 66,7% mengalami kecemasan. Dengan tingkat kecemasan ringan (18,4%), kecemasan sedang (23,3%), kecemasan berat (15%), dan kecemasan berat sekali (10%). Berdasarkan hasil analisis data didapatkan hubungan yang bermakna antara Long COVID-19 dengan kejadian kecemasan. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara Long COVID-19 dengan kejadian kecemasan di Banyumas.
HUBUNGAN BURNOUT AKADEMIK DAN SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING READINESS DENGAN MOTIVASI PADA MAHASISWA KEDOKTERAN UMUM UNIVERSITAS JENDERAL SOEDIRMAN
Authors: Mulyadi Heidy Angelina , Nathaniel Karina Evandra , Wira Yochananta
Published: May 2023

Mahasiswa kedokteran seringkali mengalami kejadian burnout akademik dikarenakan adanya tuntutan tanggung jawab dengan nyawa manusia. Burnout akademik adalah kelelahan baik secara fisik maupun psikologis yang diakibatkan karena tuntutan pekerjaan dan emosional terkait akademik. Kondisi burnout dapat berefek kepada motivasi belajar yang rendah. Sebagai mahasiswa, tentu motivasi belajar adalah sesuatu yang turut berkontribusi dalam pematangan minat dan pencapaian prestasi semasa perjalanan studinya. Motivasi belajar yang rendah dapat menurunkan prestasi. Di satu sisi, untuk memperoleh prestasi yang memuaskan diperlukan Self Directed Learning Readiness (SDLR). Burnout akademik, motivasi, dan SDLR berperan penting dalam tingginya kinerja dan prestasi akademik, namun penelitian ini masih terbilang sedikit terlebih lagi pada mahasiswa Kedokteran FK Unsoed. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui korelasi burnout akademik dan Self Directed Learning Readiness dengan motivasi pada mahasiswa Kedokteran Umum Universitas Jenderal Soedirman. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional. Subjek penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa Kedokteran Umum Universitas Jenderal Soedirman angkatan 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel berjumlah 112 mahasiswa yang diambil dengan total sampling. Metode pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner burnout yaitu Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS), kuesioner motivasi yaitu Motivated Strategies of Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) dan kuesioner Self Directed Learning Readiness (SDLR) menggunakan kuesioner SDLR. Hasil penelitian didapatkan nilai hubungan burnout dan motivasi adalah -0,510, nilai hubungan motivasi dengan SDLR adalah 0,406, dan nilai hubungan burnout dengan SDLR secara langsung adalah -0,359 serta secara tidak langsung melalui motivasi adalah -0,207, yang berarti nilai pengaruh langsung lebih besar dari pengaruh tidak langsung. Secara langsung, burnout disimpulkan mempengaruhi motivasi dan memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap SDLR
PERAN KELUARGA DALAM MENDUKUNG PASIEN DENGAN PENYAKIT TERMINAL: PELAJARAN DARI BANYUMAS – JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Dwi Lestari Dyah Woro , Ferine Miko , Hidayah Arfi Nurul , Muhaimin Amalia , Wicaksono Bagas
Published: May 2023

Delivering bad news is considered one of the hardest parts of communication between doctor and patient.  Thus patients and families have the right to understand their actual health condition.  Delivering bad news could lead to an uncomfortable situation when the patients and their families showed negative reactions to the conversation.  Moreover, such a situation could lead to a negative experience and could develop into a bad emotional experience between doctor and patient.  Communication problems are identified as the main factor in delivering bad news. On the other side, culture, the main factor that determines the result of communication, would play an important role in this situation.  This paper aimed to explore the family’s role in the process of delivering bad news from physicians to their patients.  Qualitative methods were conducted in this paper using in-depth interviews with 7 family members of patients in a terminal condition.  The result showed several themes, which are the role of the family in maintaining patients’ emotional and psychological condition, the role of the family as an important person to rely on (in terms of medication), family as decision-maker who determines the therapy for patients and also play a role in communication between doctor and patients.