bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Penambahan Spirulina platensis Terhadap Penampilan Produksi dan Kualitas Telur Puyuh
Authors: Tistiana Heli , Fitriana Fitriana , Utami Lutfiah Puti
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan Spirulina platensis terhadap performans dan kualitas telur puyuh. Materi yang digunakan adalah 200 ekor puyuh petelur, spirulina bentuk tepung dan pakan puyuh komersil. Metode penelitian menggunakan percobaan lapang dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Perlakuan penelitian menggunakan pakan kontrol (P0), P1 (pakan +0,05% spirulina), P2 (pakan + 0,1% spirulina) dan P3 (pakan+0,15% spirulina). Penelitian dilakukan selama 6 minggu, yakni saat puyuh umur 16 hingga 22 minggu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penambahan spirulina tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap konsumsi pakan, Berat telur, HDP, egg mass, FCR dan IOFC. Konsumsi pakan tertinggi pada P0 (28,90 g/ekor/hari) dan terendah pada P1 (27,99 g/ekor/hari). Berat telur terendah pada P0 (12,36 g) dan tertinggi pada P2 (12,69 g). Hen day production tertinggi pada P3 (88,54%) dan terendah pada P0 (82,32%). Nilai FCR terbaik pada P2 (2,54) dan tertinggi pada P0 (2,86). Nilai IOFC terbaik pada P2 (Rp 14.315,70) dan terendah pada P0 (Rp. 12.155,92). Penambahan spirulina dalam pakan puyuh memberikan perbedaan yang nyata (P<0,05) terhadap indeks kuning dan skor warna kuning telur, namun tidak berpengaruh (P>0,05) pada indeks putih telur dan haugh unit. Nilai indeks putih telur berkisar antara 0,10 hingga 0,12. Sedangkan haugh unit terendah pada P2 (87,14) dan tertinggi pada P3 (89,10). Indeks kuning telur tertinggi pada P3 (0,51) dan berbeda nyata dengan P0, P1 dan P2. Skor warna kuning telur tertinggi pada P3 (5,05) dan terendah pada P1 (4,3). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa, penambahan spirulina mampu memperbaiki performan dan meningkatkan kualitas internal telur puyuh. Penambahan spirulina hingga level 0,15% dalam pakan mampu meningkatkan indeks kuning dan skor warna kuning telur, serta mampu memberikan nilai IOFC tertinggi.
Pengaruh Bangsa Terhadap Parameter Performa Reproduksi Sapi Betina di Kecamatan Bringin Kabupaten Ngawi
Authors: Prastyaningrum Anggita Dewi , Lisnanti Ertika Fitri , Rudiono Didik
Published: August 2024

Performa reproduksi merupakan hal penting dalam produktivitas ternak sapi potong. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh bangsa terhadap parameter performa reproduksi sapi betina di Kecamatan Bringin, Kabupaten Ngawi. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Bringin, Dampit, Dero, Gandong, Kenongorejo, Krompol, Legowetan, Mojo, Sumberbening, dan Desa Suruh. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada tanggal 01 November 2021 sampai 01 Februari 2022. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey, wawancara, dan observasi kepada peternak. Analisa dilakukan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan ulangan tidak sama. Parameter yang diamati meliputi lama estrus, siklus estrus, jarak estrus, perkawinan, dan non return rate. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan tabel analisa sidik ragam, menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan bangsa sapi potong tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap siklus estrus 1 dan 2, dan berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap lama estrus dan jarak estrus ke IB. Uji HSD menunjukkan bahwa lama estrus pada P1 berbeda nyata dengan lainnya, dan pada jarak estrus ke IB pada P2 berbeda nyata dengan lainnya. Rata-rata siklus estrus pada P1, P2, P3, dan P4 adalah 29,25; 32,00; 44,00; 27,13 hari. Rata-rata lama estrus pada P1, P2, P3, dan P4 adalah 13,15; 16,12; 16,29; 16,08 jam. Rata-rata jarak estrus ke IB pada P1, P2, P3, dan P4 adalah 3,93; 2,74; 4,66; 4,77 jam. Data deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa prosentase NRR pada P1, P2, P3, dan P4 berturut-turut yaitu 88,57%; 91,03%; 91,43%; 89,33%, dan prosentase IB ulang pada P1, P2, P3, dan P4 berturut-turut yaitu 11,43%; 8,97%; 8,57%; 10,67%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan bangsa hanya berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap parameter performa reproduksi sapi betina pada variabel lama estrus dan jarak estrus ke IB.
Penampilan Produksi Kambing Peranakan Etawa Yang Diberi Pakan Konsentrat Berbasis Daun Tanaman
Authors: Marhaeniyanto Eko , Susanti Sri , Murti Ariani Trisna
Published: August 2024

Penelitian menguji respon penggunaan campuran tepung daun gamal, lamtoro dan sengon (1:1:1) dalam pakan konsentrat (kandungan protein 16%) dibandingkan pakan konsentrat komersial (P0). Konsentrat perlakuan menggunakan sebanyak 10% (P1), 20% (P2) dan 30% campuran tepung daun (P3). Ujicoba secara in-vivo dilakukan pada 16 ekor kambing Peranakan Etawa jantan muda umur 10-12 bulan dengan rataan bobot badan (BB) 20,7Â±2,8kg.Pakan basal yang diberikan sesuai dengan pemberian di peternak. Respon konsumsi pakan pada semua perlakuan tidak berbeda nyata (P>0,05). Konsumsi pakan basal berkisar 2,1 - 2,3% dari BB kambing. Tambahan pemberian pakan konsentrat sebanyak 1% BB menghasilkan pertambahan bobot badan harian (PBBH) yang berbeda nyata (P<0,05). Penggunaan campuran tepung daun sebanyak 10% dalam pakan konsentrat menghasilkan rataan pertambahan bobot badan harian tertinggi (105,9Â±9,0g/ekor/hari) dan konversi pakan terrendah (6,56Â±0,9).
Pengaruh Musim dan Bobot Badan Induk Terhadap Bobot Lahir Pedet Sapi Brahman Cross di PT. Karunia Alam Sentosa Abadi (Kasa) Kecamatan Bekri Kabupaten Lampung Tengah
Authors: Maylinda Sucik , Wahyuni Nafilah Nur
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan efek musim dan bobot sapi saat melahirkan pada bobot lahir anak sapi Brahman Cross. Materi penelitian adalah 100 ekor sapi Brahman Cross dan 100 ekor anak sapi Brahman Cross. Metode penelitian adalah metode studi kasus dengan pengamatan langsung kondisi lapang. Variabel penelitian adalah musim di Lampung, bobot badan sapi, dan bobot lahir anak sapi. Data dianalisis menggunakan korelasi dan analisis regresi linear sederhana dan uji t. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bobot sapi memiliki hubungan yang sangat signifikan (p <0,01) dengan bobot lahir yang dikoreksi dan bobot lahir anak sapi Brahman Cross yang tidak dikoreksi. Persamaan regresi linear antara bobot sapi dan bobot lahir yang dikoreksi ditunjukkan Y = 10,65Â±0,04X dengan koefisien korelasi 0,597 dan 0,357 untuk koefisien penentuan. Persamaan regresi linear antara bobot sapi dan bobot lahir yang tidak dikoreksi ditunjukkan Y = 9,83Â±0,04X dengan koefisien korelasi 0,579 dan 0,335 untuk koefisien penentuan. Hasil analisis uji T menunjukkan bahwa bobot lahir anak sapi jantan dan betina tidak berbeda secara signifikan. Bobot lahir pada musim hujan dan musim kemarau tidak berbeda secara signifikan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa musim dan bobot sapi tidak berpengaruh pada berat lahir anak sapi Brahman Cross.
Analisis Hubungan Bobot Badan Terhadap Produksi Semen Sapi Limousin Di Balai Besar Inseminasi Buatan-Singosari
Authors: Alam Gama Yusaq Syah , Herwijanti Enniek , Novianti Irida , Furqon Ahmad , Septian Wike Andre , Busono Woro , Suyadi Suyadi
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan bobot badan dengan kualitas semen. Materi yang digunakan yaitu data sekunder mulai tahun 2012 sampai 2018 dari 29 ekor pejantan sapi Limousin meliputi data kualitas semen sebanyak (n=27257) ejakulasi. Tempat penelitian dilakukan di Balai Besar Inseminasi Buatan, Singosari, Jawa Timur. Metode penelitian adalah studi kasus. Variabel yang diamati yaitu bobot badan, volume semen, mortilitas individu dan konsentrasi semen. Data dianalisa dengan menggunakan SPSS 21 dengan metode One-Way ANOVA. Uji korelasi menggunakan korelasi Pearson (r) dan analisis statistik model regresi linier untuk menduga kualitas semen berdasarkan bobot badan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bobot badan sapi Limousin berbeda nyata (p<0,05) terhadap kualitas semen. Semakin tinggi bobot badan maka nilai motilitas dan konsentrasi menurun sedangkan volume semen meningkat. Bobot badan berkorelasi nyata (p<0,05) dengan volume (r=0,054), motilitas individu (r=0,096) dan konsentrasi semen (r=0,244). Disimpulkan bahwa bobot badan berpengaruh nyata tehadap volume, motilitas individu dan konsentrasi semen. Bobot badan memberikan korelasi negatif terhadap motilitas dan konsentrasi semen, namun memberikan korelasi positif terhadap volume semen.
Kajian Suplementasi Zinc Organik Terhadap Kualitas Semen Pejantan Sapi Bos indicus
Authors: Hindrawati Sri , Ciptadi Gatot , Chuzaemi Siti
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh suplementasi Zinc organik terhadap kualitas semen sapi Bos indicus. Materi penelitian yang digunakan adalah 12 (dua belas) ekor sapi pejantan dan semennya. Sapi pejantan dengan kisaran umur 3-7 tahun dan bobot badan 600-800 kg, diberikan suplementasi Zinc organik[ZN: AvailaÂ®Zn 100, mengandung 10% Zinc dari asam amino Zinc kompleks (Zinpro Corporation, Asosiasi Pakan Amerika Pejabat Kontrol (AAFCO) No. 57.150) sebanyak 3 gram/ekor/hari. Pemberian Zinc organik selama 20 minggu dengan pakan basal berupa pakan komplit. Analisis statistik menggunakan T-test independent untuk membandingkan data perlakuan control dan suplementasi Zinc pada masing-masing kelompok sampel pada taraf kepercayaan 95% (Î± 0,05). Hasil penelitian kualitas semen kelompok kontrol sebagai berikut: pH 6,43Â±0,05; volume 6,22Â±1,38 mL; motilitas 77,31Â±0,04 %; abnormalitas6,18Â±0,03%; dan konsentrasi 1.403,47Â±157,21 juta/ml.Sementara hasil penelitian kualitas semen kelompok suplementasi sebagai berikut: pH 6,46Â±0,07; volume 6,29Â±1,79 mL; motilitas 79,12Â±0,04 %; abnormalitas 5,27Â±0,01%; dan konsentrasi 1.302,28Â±274,84 juta/mL. Kesimpulan dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suplementasi Zinc memberikan perbedaan tidak nyata (P<0,05) terhadap pH semen, motilitas, abnormalitas, volume semen dan konsentrasi spermatozoa, namun terlihat kecendrungan peningkatan pada pH semen, motilitas, volume semen dan kecendrungan penurunan pada abnormalitas dan konsentrasi spermatozoa.
Performa Pertumbuhan Broiler Dengan Suplementasi Adaliman (Zanthoxylum Acanthopodium DC) Sebagai Zat Aditif Dalam Ransum
Authors: Anwar Pajri , Jiyanto Jiyanto , Santi Melia Afnida
Published: August 2024

Penelitian bertujuan untuk meningkatkan performa pertumbuhan broiler dengan suplementasi andaliman dalam ransum. Andaliman mengandung senyawa aditif (alkaloida, fenol hidrokuinon, flavonoida, steroida/triterpenoida, tannin, glikosida, terpenoid dan minyak atsiri ) yang mampu menekan pengaruh stress oksidatif pada ternak dan diharapkan akan mampu memperbaiki performa broiler. Penelitian menggunakan 200 ekor day old chick (DOC) strain CP 707 yang diberi ransum perlakuan umur 15 hari dengan rata-rata bobot badan 465Â±1.50 g/ekor dan dipelihara sampai umur 35 hari. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan, setiap ulangan berisi 10 ekor broiler. Suplementasiandaliman dalam ransum penelitian adalahR1= ransum basal (0% Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.); R2= ransum + 0.25% Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.); R3= ransum + 0.5% Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.); R4= ransum + 0.75% Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.); dan R5= ransum + 1% Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.). Peubah yang di amati adalah performa broiler yang terdiri dari jumlah konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan dan konversi ransum. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suplementasi tepung andaliman di dalam ransum tidak signifikan (P>0.05) mempengaruhi performa broiler. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian adalah suplementasi tepung andaliman sebagai zat aditifdalam ransum broiler sampai 1% tidak mempengaruhi performa pertumbuhan broiler.
Quelles perspectives pour Israël après la guerre?
Authors: Leroy Didier , Berger Chloé
Published: August 2024

Après avoir été marginalisé pendant près d’une décennie par les conséquences des Printemps arabes, le conflit israélo-palestinien est de nouveau au coeur des préoccupations de la communauté internationale. Le 7 octobre2023, le Hamas a lancé l’assaut le plus sanglant de son histoire contre les localités et les installations militaires israéliennes situées en périphérie de la Bande de Gaza. En réaction, les Forces de Défense d’Israël (« Tsahal » enhébreu) ont mené une offensive destructrice à grande échelle à l’intérieur de l’enclave. À l’heure où les deux protagonistes semblent déterminés à poursuivre l’affrontement pour consolider leurs acquis respectifs, cet articlese propose d’explorer les perspectives qui se présentent à Israël à l’issue de cette guerre*.*Le présent article » est l’actualisation en langue française de l’article de Berger, Chloé et Leroy, Didier, « WhatProspects for Israel after the war?, » e-Note 56 (Institut royal supérieur de défense), 15 mars 2024, https://www.defence-institute.be/en/publications-2/e-note/e-note-56/.
HRD Climate at Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL): A Case Study
Authors: Y. Bhaskar Rao  , Shaik Mahaboob Syed
Published: August 2024

Human Resource Development (HRD) can be defined as a set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the opportunities to learn necessary skills to meet current and future job demands. The main objective of this paper is to know the satisfaction levels of employees of SCCL over the HRD Climate through the opinion analysis and also to find out the differences between opinion of general employees and executives over the HRD Climate of the SCCL.In this study the researchers took the sample size of 400, while selecting the sample of workers for the study, a multistage random sampling technique has been used. An assumption was made in the study that “there is no significant difference between perceptions of workers to executives towards role of HRD Climate in the SCCL”. The test of difference between two means was used at 5% significance level. As calculated value (3.95) is more than the table value (1.96) the hypothesis is rejected. This shows that there is a significant difference of perception towards HRD Climate by both the workers and executives
"Employee Downsizing in Globalized Business Environment: A Study of Public Sector Banks with Special Reference to State Bank of India”
Authors: Himanshu Upadhyay  , Ashwani Kr. Gupta  , Anand Joshi
Published: August 2024

It is generally recognized that most of the organizations are re-engineering the organization's
functioning, re-structuring job assignment, redesigning the business due to the impact of globalization, joint-ventures / foreign collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, automation of essential services and intense competition. These changes in business environment ultimately affect the manpower requirement of the organization. The quality consciousness and cost effectiveness are the factors those compel the management to look towards retaining the cream and laying off the unproductive elements from the work place to increase the organizational performance and getting competitive advantage. In the context of Human Resource Management, the word 'downsizing' means keeping down the human resources strength to the minimum, and the word 'rightsizing' indicates, on very rare occasions, even 'upsizing' or enhancing the HR strength, if warranted by expansion in the business of the corporate. Both steps, however, should measure up to the optimum level required for the successful function of the corporate. This paper is based on non-empirical and descriptive research, which mainly uses the secondary data from various sources. In this research paper, we have discussed in detail about 'employee downsizing' with referring case of Public Sector Banks with special reference to State Bank Of India which has implemented downsizing strategy due to different reasons. This paper is, devoted to deal with various aspects of 'employee downsizing': Various causes of 'employee downsizing', relationship between 'employee downsizing' and the organizational performance. This paper makes an attempt to highlight the impact of 'employee downsizing' on organizational performance and reducing cost.
Frugal Innovation in Robin Hood Army: A Case Study For Zero Waste of Food
Authors: Ritu
Published: August 2024

"Higher economic growth has not been fully translated into higher food consumption, let alone better diets overall."
India is home to 194.6 million undernourished people, the highest in the world, according to the annual report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations .This translates into over 15 percent of India's population, exceeding China in both absolute numbers and proportion of malnourished people in the country's population.“Higher economic growth has not been fully translated into higher food consumption, let alone better diets overall, suggesting that the poor and hungry may have failed to benefit much from overall growth,” says the report The State of Food Insecurity in the World. The report suggests that this is a result of growth not being inclusive. Rural people make up a high percentage of the hungry and malnourished in developing countries, and efforts to promote growth in agriculture and the rural sector can be an important component of a strategy for promoting inclusive growth .In India, the extended food distribution programme has contributed to a positive outcome, Solution to hunger in India. Robin Hood Army(RHA), the Indian non-profit organization that serves surplus food from restaurants and weddings to the hungry, RHA was founded in Delhi in 2014 with just five people who served 150 people on their first drive. Today, RHA is operational in 158 cities across 9 countries with 40,000 active volunteers and has served 25 million people so far.
A Sociological Study of 'Social Media'
Authors: Gaurav Shah
Published: August 2024

Social Media no longer remains an entertainment media of communication. From past many years, it has become a serious communication platform carrying long-term ramifications. In the domain of social media, Twitter has become the wrestling ground for contentions result in name calling and invectives are hurled at each other. There had been various studies on the big data that is the content uploaded on the social media, tweets in particular. But there has been a considerable gap in the study of the sociological factors behind the content uploaded. This paper analyses the historicity of social media and Twitter in particular and also the sociological factors behind the growth of social networking sites. The examples taken in the paper are mostly from 2012 to 2014.
Diet and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: Mendis Shanthi
Published: August 2024

Promoting a healthy diet is an effective strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The characteristics of a healthy diet are known. However, an unhealthy diet has become a significant contributor to the global burden of diseases, mainly due to its effect on CVD, diabetes, and cancer. A healthy diet is not accessible and affordable to most people worldwide. Marketing influences food choices and promotes unhealthy diets that contribute to obesity, CVD, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Governments are responsible for transforming food systems to deliver healthy, sustainable, and affordable diets using coherent policies, regulations, and legislation portfolios. This review highlights the role of a healthy diet in preventing CVD. It summarises the current scientific evidence underpinning dietary recommendations and the strategies for translating them into action.
Implementation and Evaluation of a Gait Training Assistant for the Use of Crutches: Usability Study
Authors: Wolf Milan Anton , Sauerwald Leon , Kosmalla Felix , Daiber Florian , Krüger Antonio , Landgraeber Stefan
Published: August 2024

Background

Surgical procedures on the lower extremities often require weight-bearing on crutches as part of the rehabilitation process. Orthopedic elective procedures enable patients to learn the correct use of crutches in a controlled preoperative setting. Digital assistance systems can safely circumvent a shortage of skilled staff and any contact restrictions that may be necessary.

Objective

The usability of a newly developed gait training assistant (GTA) for the use of crutches will be evaluated. An intervention group trained to use crutches by the digital trainer will be compared with a control group trained to use crutches conventionally by a physiotherapist.

Methods

As part of the development and implementation of a novel GTA, 14 patients learned to walk with crutches by completing specific exercises while receiving live feedback. Their movements were detected by a depth sensor and evaluated in real time. Specific parameters (step length, synchronous movement, crutch angle, and crutch distance to the feet) were compared with a control group (n=14) trained to use crutches by physiotherapists. The intervention group was also assessed by a physiotherapist. At the end of the study, the patients completed questionnaires to evaluate the usability of the system (Brooke’s System Usability Scale score) and patient satisfaction.

Results

All patients trained by the novel GTA were able to use crutches correctly. The intervention group showed significantly better values for crutch angle (mean –6.3°, SD 3.5° vs mean –12.4°, SD 4.5°; P<.001) and crutch position (mean 3.3, SD 5.1 cm vs mean –8.5, SD 4.9 cm; P=.02). Both groups reported that they felt confident in the use of crutches, were able to follow the instructions, and enjoyed the training. Even though the majority (12/14, 86%) preferred physical therapy over a purely digital approach, most participants enjoyed using the system (13/14, 93%) and were interested in trying out other digital assistants (11/14, 79%). The usability of the GTA was rated above average by the majority (9/14, 64%) of the patients.

Conclusions

The newly designed GTA is a safe method of teaching the use of crutches and is statistically superior to training by a physiotherapist. Even if patients prefer interaction with a physiotherapist over a purely digital approach, digital devices provide a safe and motivating opportunity to learn the essential locomotor skills for rehabilitation.
Community Health Worker Videoconferencing Interventions for Disease Management and Health Promotion: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Authors: France Sonja , Dettori Amy , Ekici Seda , McKinley Lilian , Patel Sana , Jewell Teresa , Crocker Mary E
Published: August 2024

Background

Public health interventions delivered by community health workers (CHWs) have been proven effective in improving health outcomes across multiple fields, particularly in populations that are underserved by traditional health care systems. To date, little research is available about how CHW-led interventions could be successfully delivered virtually, despite many other health care services being offered via telehealth.

Objective

This paper details a scoping review protocol that aims to assess the existing literature on CHW-led interventions using videoconferencing technology.

Methods

The scoping review protocol was developed using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s guidelines on conduct of scoping reviews. Included papers will describe a direct intervention to manage disease or improve health, delivered by CHWs via videoconferencing. Multiple literature databases and gray literature will be searched. Abstracts and then full texts will be reviewed to determine inclusion by 2 independent reviewers; conflicts at each stage will be resolved by a third reviewer. A data extraction tool will be used by reviewers to independently chart data from included studies; results will be reviewed for accuracy by a second reviewer. Included papers will be analyzed to identify the breadth of the available evidence, including barriers, facilitators, effectiveness, and best practices described in the literature. Data will be summarized in a narrative review.

Results

This study commenced in April 2022, and the study protocol was finalized in November 2022. A preliminary search of the published literature (excluding gray literature) in July 2024 revealed 276 reports after removal of duplicates. The formal literature search will commence in August 2024, with results available by December 2024. We intend to publish results in the academic literature as well as creating a report accessible to nonacademic and community audiences.

Conclusions

This review will illuminate the breadth of the evidence available on CHW videoconferencing interventions, with specific focus on strategies for implementation success and equity of access. and will be of great value to organizations that offer CHW services.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/55160
The COSMOS Registry of CytoSorb Hemoadsorption Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: Protocol for an International, Prospective Registry
Authors: Taccone Fabio Silvio , Brunkhorst Frank Martin , Bottari Gabriella , Hidalgo Jorge , Kribben Andreas , Teboul Jean-Louis , Tomescu Dana , Klaus Teresa , Scheier Joerg , Deliargyris Efthymios , Ferrer Ricard
Published: August 2024

Background

Extracorporeal blood purification with CytoSorb has been increasingly used as an adjunctive therapy in several hyperinflammatory critical care conditions, as well as to remove elevated levels of myoglobin or bilirubin in patients with rhabdomyolysis or liver failure. Despite the increasing worldwide use of hemoadsorption, data from large international multicenter studies are still lacking.

Objective

The COSMOS (CytoSorb Treatment Of Critically Ill Patients) registry is a company-sponsored registry by CytoSorbents Corporation and CytoSorbents Medical Inc. and will provide a data repository and reporting infrastructure for the surveillance of CytoSorb use in real-world critical care settings in an unselected, critically ill patient population. The gathered data will serve as a comprehensive resource to assess the effects of such therapy on patients’ management.

Methods

The international COSMOS registry is collecting prospective data for patients treated with CytoSorb during routine care in various critical care indications, based on the decision of the treating physicians. Data are collected at baseline, during CytoSorb therapy, 24 hours thereafter, at discharge from the intensive care unit and the hospital, and on day 90. Key outcomes assessed include change in inflammatory biomarkers, vasopressor requirements, fluid balance, organ function and organ support, length of intensive care unit and hospital stay, occurrence of adverse events, and mortality.

Results

The COSMOS registry started with the inclusion of the first patient on July 15, 2022, and is now actively enrolling in 4 countries (Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy), with plans to expand to other countries outside of Europe. An initial readout is planned for presentation at an international Critical Care conference in 2024.

Conclusions

The COSMOS registry is intended to provide comprehensive real-world data on patient outcomes with CytoSorb in various critical care indications, thereby contributing to optimization of patient selection, timing of initiation, and dosing of hemoadsorption treatment.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05146336; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05146336

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/55880
Study of Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 Using Digital Wearables: Protocol for a Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study
Authors: El-Toukhy Sherine , Hegeman Phillip , Zuckerman Gabrielle , Das Anirban Roy , Moses Nia , Troendle James , Powell-Wiley Tiffany M
Published: August 2024

Background

Postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) remain understudied in nonhospitalized patients. Digital wearables allow for a continuous collection of physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and oxygen saturation that have been predictive of disease trajectories in hospitalized patients.

Objective

This protocol outlines the design and procedures of a prospective, longitudinal, observational study of PASC that aims to identify wearables-collected physiological parameters that are associated with PASC in patients with a positive diagnosis.

Methods

This is a single-arm, prospective, observational study of a cohort of 550 patients, aged 18 to 65 years, male or female, who own a smartphone or a tablet that meets predetermined Bluetooth version and operating system requirements, speak English, and provide documentation of a positive COVID-19 test issued by a health care professional within 5 days before enrollment. The primary end point is long COVID-19, defined as ≥1 symptom at 3 weeks beyond the first symptom onset or positive diagnosis, whichever comes first. The secondary end point is chronic COVID-19, defined as ≥1 symptom at 12 weeks beyond the first symptom onset or positive diagnosis. Participants must be willing and able to consent to participate in the study and adhere to study procedures for 6 months.

Results

The first patient was enrolled in October 2021. The estimated year for publishing the study results is 2025.

Conclusions

This is a fully decentralized study investigating PASC using wearable devices to collect physiological parameters and patient-reported outcomes. The study will shed light on the duration and symptom manifestation of PASC in nonhospitalized patient subgroups and is an exemplar of the use of wearables as population-level monitoring health tools for communicable diseases.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04927442; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04927442

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/57382
Impact of 25 Years of Mobile Health Tools for Pain Management in Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Systematic Review
Authors: Shi Jenny Lin-Hong , Sit Regina Wing-Shan
Published: August 2024

Background

Mobile technologies are increasingly being used in health care and public health practice for patient communication, monitoring, and education. Mobile health (mHealth) tools have also been used to facilitate adherence to chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) management, which is critical to achieving improved pain outcomes, quality of life, and cost-effective health care.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the 25-year trend of the literature on the adherence, usability, feasibility, and acceptability of mHealth interventions in CMP management among patients and health care providers.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases for studies assessing the role of mHealth in CMP management from January 1999 to December 2023. Outcomes of interest included the effect of mHealth interventions on patient adherence; pain-specific clinical outcomes after the intervention; and the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of mHealth tools and platforms in chronic pain management among target end users.

Results

A total of 89 articles (26,429 participants) were included in the systematic review. Mobile apps were the most commonly used mHealth tools (78/89, 88%) among the included studies, followed by mobile app plus monitor (5/89, 6%), mobile app plus wearable sensor (4/89, 4%), and web-based mobile app plus monitor (1/89, 1%). Usability, feasibility, and acceptability or patient preferences for mHealth interventions were assessed in 26% (23/89) of the studies and observed to be generally high. Overall, 30% (27/89) of the studies used a randomized controlled trial (RCT), cohort, or pilot design to assess the impact of the mHealth intervention on patients’ adherence, with significant improvements (all P<.05) observed in 93% (25/27) of these studies. Significant (judged at P<.05) between-group differences were reported in 27 of the 29 (93%) RCTs that measured the effect of mHealth on CMP-specific clinical outcomes.

Conclusions

There is great potential for mHealth tools to better facilitate adherence to CMP management, and the current evidence supporting their effectiveness is generally high. Further research should focus on the cost-effectiveness of mHealth interventions for better incorporating these tools into health care practices.

Trial Registration

International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) CRD42024524634; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=524634
Virtual Reality–Based Food and Beverage Marketing: Potential Implications for Young People of Color, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Research Directions
Authors: Cassidy Omni , Bragg Marie , Elbel Brian
Published: August 2024

Exposure to unhealthy food and beverage marketing is a major contributor to excessive weight gain among young people and it may disproportionately affect Black and Latinx communities. Appropriate and comprehensive regulations on food and beverage companies are essential, particularly as companies expand their reach and leverage the latest technologies to create marketing experiences using immersive virtual reality (VR). Although immersive VR technology is in its infancy, the potential effects of immersive VR food and beverage marketing on consumption, coupled with the history of racially targeted marketing by food and beverage corporations toward Black and Latinx communities, and the heightened burden of diet-related illnesses in Black and Latinx communities underscore a critical need to investigate immersive VR marketing targeting young people of color. This viewpoint will provide a brief description of VR food and beverage marketing as the newest food and beverage marketing frontier, highlight key concerns and knowledge gaps, and underscore future directions in research.
The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Stand-Alone Virtual Reality Headset on Perceived Pain and Anxiety During Bone Marrow Biopsies: A Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Huq Suhaiba , Mittal Ajay , Wakim Jonathan , Kapadia Kevin , Wynn Tung
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology that provides an immersive user experience and has the ability to distract patients from the negative or painful experiences commonly associated with medical procedures. Bone marrow biopsies are medical procedures where a needle is inserted into the bone and a syringe is used to withdraw the liquid bone marrow. They are performed to diagnose and monitor disorders affecting the blood, often as part of care for hematology and oncology patients.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of VR as an adjunctive therapy to alleviate the perception of pain and anxiety in patients receiving bone marrow biopsies.

METHODS

This pilot study enrolled 60 adult participants receiving a bone marrow biopsy to assess the acceptability and feasibility of virtual reality to impact reported pain & anxiety levels compared to the subject’s baseline measurements pre-operatively. They were randomly assigned into ‘control’/non-VR intervention (n = 30) and ‘experimental’/VR groups (n = 30). The ‘experimental’/VR group utilized the Meta Quest 2 headset (Meta, Menlo Park CA) with original VR content developed for this study. Participants completed a survey adapted from a standardized verbal numerical rating score (VNRS) to rate their pain and anxiety levels before and after the bone marrow biopsy. Measurements such as procedure length, patient vitals, and experience were also gathered from both study groups.

RESULTS

Results indicated that participants had no significant differences in their heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygen saturation levels between the two groups. Participants in the VR group had a significantly shorter procedure length than the control group. Participants in the VR group were significantly more likely to rate the distraction as effective and report they would repeat the procedure. Finally, participants in the VR group had significantly lower levels of anxiety before the procedure and felt significantly more comfortable after the procedure.

CONCLUSIONS

This investigation encourages the acceptability of using VR intervention for patients undergoing bone marrow biopsies. Further, the length of procedures were found to be shorter when compared to the control group - supporting the feasibility of the technology for clinical management. These novel interventions can provide distraction-based therapy that is non-inferior to standard of care and provide enjoyable user experiences which reduce the perceived pain & anxiety of non-sedated medical procedures.

CLINICALTRIAL

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID):
DERR1-10.2196/52649
Analysis of the Application Progress of BIM+GIS in Bridge Engineering
Authors: Huang Wanyun
Published: August 2024

In recent years, the combined application of BIM and GIS technologies has demonstrated significant advantages in rail transit construction. As a crucial component, bridges are characterized by high complexity and diversity, thereby necessitating higher demands and standards for the integration of BIM and GIS technologies. Currently, some scholars both domestically and internationally have explored the application value and methods of BIM+GIS technologies at various stages of bridge engineering. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the application of BIM+GIS technologies throughout the entire lifecycle of bridge engineering (including design, construction, management, etc.), while also analyzing the advantages and existing challenges of BIM+GIS technologies in bridge construction.
Fire detection algorithm based on the fusion of YOLOv8 and Deformable Conv DCN
Authors: Shang Lin Po , Chang Yan Zuo , Chen Yi , Ou Yong Shan
Published: August 2024

With the progress of fire monitoring and Coping technique, image recognition based on deep learning has shown great potential in the field of fire detection. Aiming at the accuracy and efficiency problems existing in the existing object detection algorithms, this study proposed an improved YOLOv8 algorithm to improve the real-time recognition capability in the fire scene. Through experimental verification on standard fire data sets, this study evaluated the detection performance of the improved YOLOV8 algorithm fused with Deformable Conv. The experimental results show that the improved YOLOv8 has improved the fire identification accuracy compared with the traditional version, and has certain potential for practical application in fire monitoring system.
Nigeria Poverty Prediction Using Statiscal Analysis and Machine Learning
Authors: Gambo Salisu Abubakar
Published: August 2024

Abstract: A multitude of deficiencies are referred to be poverty, including the inability to supply basic needs like clothing, food, clean water, and shelter. In the modern world, this also includes having access to education and health care. Numerous researchers make a great effort to comprehend, analyse, and forecast poverty using various methods. As a result, the Nigerian government was provided access to these other methods, which are ineffective. The traditional method of prediction in Nigeria involves site surveys, which are costly, labour-intensive, and a waste of time and energy before actual results are obtained. The predictions are also not accurate. The primary issue and barrier to making well-informed policy decisions and efficiently distributing resources in those areas that need the greatest assistance in Nigeria is the lack of trustworthy data on poverty. To determine which prediction model is more accurate for predicting poverty in Nigeria, we will attempt to compare many of them. The use of large data for measurement has been made possible by strategies based on machine learning development. Additionally, in this thesis, we will compare the prediction accuracy using models based on decision trees, binary logistics regression, and random forests.
Development and Screening of Plant Growth Promoting Efficacy of Rhizobium-PGPR Based Formulation in Vigna Unguiculata
Authors: Haritha K. H.
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Cowpea is a food legume having significant importance worldwide as it is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Rhizobium is a well-known nitrogen fixer which also produces some plant hormones. The present research work envisages the development of Rhizobium-PGPR consortia formulation involving enriched coir pith for growth enhancement in Vigna unguiculata. A total of four bacterial isolates were isolated from soil and root nodules and four isolates were confirmed through biochemical characterization as Rhizobium spp. Bioformulation involving Rhizobium and IAA producing Bacillus ascii using Coir pith as organic carrier was prepared. In a new attempt, the coir pith was enriched with nutritional solution and used as an organic carrier for development of said bioformulation. The pot culture study was undertaken with different treatments using the CRD design with three replicates to test plant growth efficacy of the bioformulation. Seed and soil treatment using enriched carrier material exhibited better shoot growth promotion (75.08±16.79) when compared with control (65.33 ±11.72) and commercially available biofertilizer (73.37±9.57) .This is a first attempt to develop a bioformulation using Rhizobium and IAA producing bacteria for growth enhancement in Cowpea. The results obtained clearly reveal a novel outcome wherein the enriched carrier material exhibited better growth enhancement than non enriched carrier materials. The bioformulation developed has been currently tested in field trials with farmers by means of a participatory approach.
The social impact analysis of "Rise a Voice, Airlangga Got Talent" program with social return on investment approach
Authors: Karina Zalfa , Premananto Gancar Candra
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to evaluate and calculate the social impact value from the "Rise A Voice, Airlangga Got Talent" Program. The program was a Creating Share Value activity carried out by Master of Management students at Airlangga University for orphanages in Surabaya. It was held to provide a platform for the orphanage children's creations and direction related to good orphanage management. However, after the implementation of the program, there were no measurement results related to the social impact received. Therefore, this research was conducted to calculate the value of the social impact using the Social Return on Investment (SROI) approach as a research method. The result showed that the Program produced an SROI value of 36.04. It can be inferred that every 1 Rupiah invested in the "Rise A Voice, Airlangga Got Talent" Program was able to generate return of Rp. 36.04. Meanwhile, the payback period can be gained in 1.7 months. This program can be categorized as successful because it is able to exceed a ratio of 1 in SROI. The calculation of SROI is important to evaluate and develop strategies for the program sustainability as an illustration for investors who are willing to invest in the same program.
International community service collaboration: Recommendations for village asset management in Kedah, Malaysia
Authors: Adni Dita Fisdian , Shasrini Tessa , Fadzil Farahiyah
Published: August 2024

Village assets consist of various forms, such as buildings, roads, and so on. Asset management by the village government in a professional, transparent, accountable, efficient and effective manner is very important. Properly managed village assets will produce benefits such as creating jobs, realizing sustainable development and ultimately positively impacting the economy. But in reality, there are many similarities in the problems of managing village assets in Indonesia and Malaysia, one of which is the problem of managing village assets so far is only limited to recording. Not yet to the management that can generate village income. This service activity aims to increase the understanding of the government apparatus of Singkir Darat Village, Kedah State, Malaysia, about managing village assets in a professional, transparent, accountable, efficient and effective manner.  The method of implementing this service involves counseling, which includes planning, implementation, and monitoring in collaboration with Universiti Utara Malaysia. The instrument for evaluating this activity is a questionnaire, and then analyzed descriptively. The results of this service show an increase in the understanding of the Singkir Darat Village Government apparatus and the community about the importance of village asset management, asset inventory and innovation in village asset management. Through this activity, the management of assets owned by Singkir Darat village can be carried out optimally to realize quality services to the community.
Pengalaman Pengguna dalam Rancangan Aplikasi Pemesanan Tiket Kereta Api Mytrain Menggunakan Metode UX Journey
Authors: Andini Pungki Woro
Published: August 2024

Pengalaman pengguna (User Experience/UX) telah menjadi fokus utama dalam rancangan aplikasi modern. Dalam konteks pemesanan tiket kereta api, aplikasi My Train telah menerapkan pendekatan metode UX Journey untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan yang diberikan kepada pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengalaman pengguna dalam menggunakan aplikasi My Train dan mengevaluasi efektivitas pendekatan UX Journey dalam meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna. Pembahasan masalahnya adalah bagaimana penerapan UX Journey memengaruhi pengalaman pengguna dalam aplikasi My Train. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dengan pengguna yang telah menggunakan aplikasi My Train. Dalam metode ini, peneliti mengeksplorasi pandangan dan pengalaman pengguna dalam berinteraksi dengan aplikasi. Kami juga mencari pemahaman mendalam tentang tantangan yang mereka hadapi dan sejauh mana pendekatan UX Journey telah memberikan solusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pendekatan UX Journey pada aplikasi My Train telah memberikan dampak positif terhadap pengalaman pengguna. Pengguna melaporkan peningkatan signifikan dalam hal navigasi yang lebih mudah, informasi yang lebih jelas, dan proses pemesanan yang lebih efisien. Walaupun terdapat beberapa tantangan, seperti pemahaman terhadap fitur-fitur baru dan kecepatan respons sistem, perbaikan yang dilakukan berdasarkan masukan pengguna telah memberikan solusi yang memuaskan. Diharapkan bahwa pendekatan UX Journey dapat efektif meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna dalam aplikasi My Train. Hal ini memberikan wawasan berharga untuk pengembangan layanan yang lebih baik dan dapat diadopsi oleh aplikasi serupa dalam upaya meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna. Selanjutnya, penelitian ini juga membuka potensi pengembangan lebih lanjut dalam konteks UX Journey yang bisa diterapkan dalam berbagai industri dan aplikasi.
Analisis Kebutuhan dan Desain Berbasis Metode UX Journey untuk Pengembangan Aplikasi Terapi Mandiri bagi Individu dengan Gangguan Depresi
Authors: Gathayu Muhammad , Kusuma Wahyu Andhyka , Wiyono Briansyah Setio
Published: August 2024

Prevalensi depresi di Indonesia, pada dewasa muda melaporkan prevalensi nasional sebesar 29,3% untuk depresi sedang dan 8% untuk depresi berat. Sedangkan, pada penelitian lain, pada orang dewasa yang lebih tua melaporkan prevalensi depresi sebesar 16,3%. Pada survei lain, pada saat Indonesia mengalami covid menunjukkan angka depresi meningkat 12 juta orang berusia di atas 15 tahun mengalami depresi. Namun Tingkat pengobatan depresi hanya mencapai 9% dan ketersediaan aplikasi terapi mandiri yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan individu depresi mungkin masih terbatas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah UX Journey, untuk menemukan kebutuhan dan harapan pengguna dengan fokus mengembangkan fitur-fitur yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam tiga variabel variable behaviour dengan variabel pertama meningkat dari 55% menjadi 70%, variabel kedua meningkat dari 56% menjadi 77% dan variabel ketiga meningkat dari 73% menjadi 76% penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi positif dalam meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna. selain itu, dilakukan validitas dengan menggunakan acceptance criteria yang menghasilkan tervalidasi dan memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna dan verifikasi dengan menggunakan daftar periksa dan metrik persyaratan yang menghasilkan terverifikasi dari dua perspektif yaitu peneliti dan empat rekan sejawat. Dari analisa kebutuhan dan solusi desain yang dihasilkan pada penelitian ini, kedua hal tersebut dapat memberikan variabel apa saja yang dapat meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna.