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Potensi Pengembangan Usaha Tanaman Hias di Desa Petiga, Kecamatan Marga, Kabupaten Tabanan
Authors: AGASTYA PUTU , WIJAYANTI PUTU UDAYANI , ARTINI NI WAYAN PUTU
Published: November 2023

Potensial for Developing Ornamental Plant Bussiness in Petiga Village, Marga Sub-District, Tabanan Regency

The potential for developing ornamental plant businesses in Petiga Village is certainly highly expected for business actors and the surrounding community, in addition to obtaining optimal profits, it is also expected to open up employment opportunities for the surrounding community. This study aims to determine the potential for ornamental plant business development, the characteristics of business actors, the contribution of businesses to household income, and the attitude of business actors to the benefits of ornamental plants business. This research was conducted in Petiga Village, Marga District, Tabanan Regency from June to August in 2021 with a total of 40 respondents. The analytical method used is descriptive quantitative and qualitative analysis. Based on the analysis, it shows that the age of business actors is at the productive level, dominated by male business actors, high school/vocational education level, more than 10 years of experience, the number of dependents in the family is between 3-5 people, land area is more than 10 acres, micro business category business scale, and allocation of personnel employment using labor inside and outside the family. The average income of the ornamental plant business in Petiga Village is Rp. 25,299,697/year. The contribution of ornamental plant business income to the household income of actors is 60,24%. Assessment of business actors' attitudes towards business benefits 75% of respondents are in the category of agree. So that makes the ornamental plant business has the potential to be developed.
Analisis Nilai Ekonomi Agrowisata Taman Edelweis di Desa Besakih, Kecamatan Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem
Authors: WIJAYAKUSUMA PUTU AGUS YUDI , DARMAWAN DWI PUTRA , PARINING NYOMAN
Published: November 2023

Economic Analysis of Edelweis Park Agrotourism, in Besakih Village, Rendang Distric, Karangasem Regency

Edelweis Park Agrotourism with Kasna flowers as a characteristic, was developed for the first time in Karangasem Regency and there has never been a study of the economic value, seen from the visits made by tourists, to estimate how much economic value is given by tourists. Research was conducted with the aim to determine the factors that affect the frequency of tourist visits and the economic value of Edelweis Park Agrotourism. The research location was determined purposively and determination of the sample using the accidental sampling method. Analysis of the factors that affect the frequency of tourist visit using multiple linear regression while the analysis of the economic value of using the cost method of travel that look a gain suplus consumers. The results showed that the factors that affect the frequency of visits to Edelweis Park Agrotourism are end of education and travel costs. The calculation of consumer surplus with the average number of tourist visits from 2018 to 2020, the economic value of Edelweis Park Agrotourism obtained is Rp. 20,034,738,305.00. Based on the results, expected that the manager to add and improvement facilities and able to join with travel agency to provide affordable travel packages for visitors.
Strategi Pengembangan Agrowisata Lebah Royal Honey Sakah Kecamatan Sukawati Kabupaten Gianyar
Authors: TARIGAN RAHEL BR , ANTARA MADE , DEWI RATNA KOMALA
Published: November 2023

Lebah Royal Honey Sakah Agrotourism development Strategy Sukawati District Gianyar Regency

Lebah Royal Honey Sakah Agrotourism is an agrotourism focused on education about beekeeping and honey. The purpose of the study was to identify the agro-tourism potential of the Lebah Royal Honey Sakah, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency in terms of the 4A concept (Attraction, Accessibility, Amenity, and Ancillary) and to formulate general strategies, alternative strategies and priority strategies for developing Royal Honey Sakah bee agrotourism, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency. Methods of data collection is done through interviews, observation and documentation. This study uses key informants determined by purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out using the SWOT matrix and the QSPM matrix. The results showed that the Royal Honey Sakah bee agrotourism has the potential to be developed in terms of the 4A concept, both attraction in the form of honey, beekeeping, and education about honey. Accessibility in the form of access to the Royal Honey Sakah Bee agro-tourism is good, amenities in the form of facilities such as toilets, parking lots, and rest areas are already available. And Ancillary in the form of collaboration with the Gianyar Regency Environmental Service. Based on the research results, the general strategy for developing Royal Honey Sakah bee agrotourism is a growth strategy (Growth Strategy) and based on a SWOT matrix analysis there are seven alternatives for developing Royal Honey Sakah bee agrotourism. And based on the QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix) matrix, the selected priority strategy is to maintain the quality of honey as an object and a tourist attraction. So that agrotourism has the potential to be developed and introduced to the general public. The advice given for the Royal Honey Sakah bee agro-tourism development strategy is to develop agrotourism potential and apply the priority strategies that have been obtained.
Strategi Pengembangan Urban Farming di Kelompok Tani Cempaka, Kota Jakarta Selatan
Authors: EFRIYANTI NOVI , DEWI RATNA KOMALA , DEWI IDA AYU LISTIA
Published: November 2023

Urban Farming Development Strategy in Cempaka Farmers Group, South Jakarta City

The increase in population and the high demand for agriculture have made urban farming an urgency that must be developed by urban communities. Urban farming activities in the Cempaka Farmer Group require an appropriate strategy formulation in order to develop. The purpose of this study is to identify internal and external factors, then alternative strategies and determine priority strategies for urban farming development in Cempaka Farmers Group, South Jakarta City. Priority strategies are obtained through matrix analysis of IFE, EFE, SWOT, and QSPM. The results of the analysis obtained on internal factors, the main strength in farmer groups is that they already have the group's vision and mission (0.197). The main weakness is that the production of urban farming is still lacking and many are not worth selling (0.083). On external factors, the main opportunity is the existence of government assistance in the form of programs, training, and agricultural tools for urban agriculture actors (0.370). The biggest threat is agricultural land that does not belong to the Cempaka Farmer Group (0.164). Based on the results of the priority analysis of the chosen strategy, namely carrying out activities in farmer groups to the maximum with the help of outside parties, the government, and currently developing technology.
Model Pengelolaan Dana KUM (Kredit Usaha Mandiri) oleh Petani Perempuan di Subak Guama, Tabanan Bali
Authors: ASTITI NI WAYAN SRI
Published: November 2023

KUM Fund Management Model (Independent Business Credit) by Women Farmers in Subak Guama, Tabanan Bali

This research aims to describe the utilization model of KUM (Kredit Usaha Mandiri or Independent Business Credit) funds by female farmers, identify the types of businesses developed, and understand the profiles of female farmers managing KUM funds in Subak Guama. Data was collected through structured interviews, online (WhatsApp) interviews, and documentary studies. The respondents consisted of 25 female farmers who participated in the utilization of KUM credit in KUAT Subak Guama, selected through proportional random sampling. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive-interpretive, qualitative, and quantitative approaches. The research findings indicate that the KUM fund management model includes the utilization of credit as productive business capital by 67%, while 33% of the KUM funds are used for consumptive or non-productive purposes. The types of businesses developed include primary, secondary, and tertiary businesses. The profile of the female farmers consists of an average age of 46.48 years, an average education level of 10.56 years, a family burden of 4 individuals, and an average land ownership of 32.28 ares.
Perbandingan Pendapatan Usahatani Padi dan Cabe – Tembakau di Subak Gde Sukawati Gianyar
Authors: WIJAYANTI PUTU UDAYANI , SUSRUSA KETUT BUDI
Published: November 2023

Comparison of Farming Income Rice and Chili – Tobacco in Subak Gde Sukawati Gianyar

The sustainability or resilience of Subak appears to be under threat due to the rapid development of Bali tourism which has brought many changes in various aspects of Balinese life. Apart from the lack of interest among rural Balinese youth to work as farmers, another source of threat to the existence of subak is the rapid conversion of irrigated rice fields to uses other than agriculture. It seems that there are no definite figures regarding the area of ??rice fields that still exist today. However, sufficient information shows that in a period of 20 years around 15,000 ha of rice fields were lost because they were used for non-agricultural purposes. If the rice fields run out, the various benefits (multi-functional benefits) that can be achieved from the function of rice fields so far will disappear. The urgency of this research is to further understand decision making in situations of contradiction between the goal of maximizing income in one-crop farming and minimizing risk in farming with two crops on one paddy field. So it is deemed necessary to carry out this research regarding the sustainability of Subak in the future. The T test or T test is a statistical test used to test the truth or falsity of the null hypothesis which states that between two sample means taken randomly from the same population, there is no significant difference. From the results of the F table and T table, there are significant differences in the income from rice-chili and tobacco farming.
CHRONIC RHINITIS IN CAT
Authors: Sulthanah Tenri Mega , Soma I Gede , Putriningsih Putu Ayu Sisyawati
Published: November 2023

A rescue female cat named Hanji aged 2 years with a body weight of 2.3 kg was examined at the Veterinary Internal Medicine Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University. The purpose of the study was to diagnose, treat and evaluate the success of therapy in a case cat. Based on anamnesis, the cat had recurrent sneezing and nasal discharge and the cat had experienced eye pain so that the cat's left eye was broken and lost. On physical examination, there were oozing spots on both nostrils, sneezing and oozing. On palpation the right and left lymphonoduses were swollen, and on auscultation of the lungs there was stridor or abnormal lung sounds in general. Skin and nails, limbs, musculoskeletal, circulation, nerves, urogenital, and mucosa were normal. Supporting examination by conducting hematological examination, test kit, and isolation of bacterial and fungal identification. The test kit results showed that the case cat was negative for calicivirus infection or rhinotracheitis. The case cat was diagnosed with chronic rhinitis with a prognosis of fausta from the series of examinations performed. The therapy given to the case cat consisted of anti-inflammatory methylprednisolone (4 mg preparation, given orally (PO) with ½ tab once a day for 5 days), antibiotic doxycycline (100 mg preparation, given PO once a day for 6 days with ¼ tab, and supportive therapy in the form of vitamins and feed supplementation. On the 8th day of therapy showed success in treating chronic rhinitis and the eyes had begun to dry out. After supporting examinations such as negative test kit results showed no other indications such as Feline Calicivirus (FCV) or Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) disease so that the case animal was diagnosed with chronic rhinitis due to Chlamydia felis infection. Advice to owners if there are animals experiencing similar symptoms, immediately take them to the veterinarian for treatment so that the infection does not continue and severe and always maintain animal hygiene and surroundings.
Performance of Spleen Stiffness, Liver Stifness, and their Combination for Predicting Esophageal among Patient with HBV-Related Cirrhosis
Authors: Siahaan Billy Stinggo , Kurniawan Juferdy , Simadibrata Marcellus , Rizka Aulia , Sanityoso Andri , Rumende Cleopas Martin , Rachman Andhika , Shatri Hamzah
Published: November 2023

Background: Liver cirrhosis in Indonesia still become a burden disease, and the etiology is mostly from the hepatitis B virus. Esophageal varices (EV) is the most common complication of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis. Due to many reasons, esophagogastroduodenoscopy is still not fully suitable for routine surveillance in daily practice. Hence, studies that work in the search for the best non-invasive test are still important for predicting EV.Method: A total of 71 patients with liver cirrhosis due to hepatitis B who had undergone endoscopy, spleen stiffness measurement (SSM), and liver stiffness measurement (LSM), between January–April 2023 were enrolled. Diagnostic applicability was assessed by the area under the receiver-operator curve (AUC) to measure and compare the performance of each measurement and combination for predicting EV and to obtain the corresponding optimal prediction value.Results: This study was participated by 71 subjects with liver cirrhosis. The prevalence of Child-Pugh A was 74.6% (53 patients), Child-Pugh B 22.5% (16 patients), and 2.8% (2 patients) with Child-Pugh C. Among these patients, the proportion of EV was 71.8%. This study showed that SSM with a cut-off of 38.8 kPa had AUC 0.867 (95% CI: 0.774–0.960) (sensitivity 78.4%, specificity 80%) and LSM with a cut-off of 10.55 kPa had AUC 0.822 (95% CI: 0.701–0.943) (sensitivity 88.2%, specificity 65%).Conclusion: Spleen stiffness and liver stiffness measurements have a good performance for predicting EV in patients with liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B.
Troubleshooting Paracentesis Using POCUS
Authors: Voronina Angelina , Aurelien Nachelle , Bergin Edward , Roy-Burman Paula
Published: November 2023

Paracentesis is a procedure routinely performed at the bedside in the evaluation and management of ascites. While point of care ultrasound (POCUS) assistance during paracentesis is known to reduce the risk of procedure-related complications, intraprocedural POCUS to overcome commonly occurring issues, such as obstructed flow through the centesis catheter, remain poorly described. In this report, we present two cases in which bowel adhered to the catheter during paracentesis. POCUS was used in an attempt to restore flow. Based on our literature review and procedural experience, we propose an algorithm to surmount this routinely encountered problem.
Asteroid Hyalosis: A Mimicker of Vitreous Hemorrhage on Point of Care Ultrasound: A Case Report
Authors: Gros Eniola , McCafferty Lauren
Published: November 2023

Ocular point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can help make timely recognition of multiple emergent ocular conditions and differentiate these from more benign conditions. While asteroid hyalosis (AH) is benign, it can easily mimic the more potentially serious vitreous hemorrhage on ocular POCUS, as both consist of numerous echogenic opacities within the vitreous with a classic “washing machine” appearance with eye movement. However, asteroid hyalosis particles tend to be more discrete, hyperechoic, scintillating, and seen throughout the vitreous. Knowledge of this mimic and ability to recognize the subtle sonographic differences can help differentiate these disease processes, which can influence management and potentially disposition.
Role of POCUS in Assessing an Acute Aortic Thrombus
Authors: Boivin Zachary , Emily Mensel  , Trent She
Published: November 2023

A 67-year-old female patient presented with abdominal pain with a recent diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen demonstrated a filling defect concerning for an aortic thrombus. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) confirmed a mobile thrombus in the proximal abdominal aorta in close proximity to several major arterial branches, leading to urgent surgical consultation due to a concern for mesenteric and end-organ ischemia. POCUS played a role in determining patient management in this novel case, and the patient was anticoagulated and ultimately discharged from the hospital.
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Diagnosed by POCUS in a 29-year-old Man
Authors: Cárdenas López Vladimir , Blanco Pablo
Published: November 2023

Aortic dissection (AD) is a medical emergency with a poor prognosis if not recognized early and treated promptly. In this setting, clinical data may be equivocal, while electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, and chest radiography often show nonspecific findings. In contrast, cardiac point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has proven useful in the diagnosis and detection of complications of AD. We present the case of a 29-year-old man with marfanoid habitus presenting with chest pain and acute heart failure, in whom cardiac POCUS aided in the rapid diagnosis of type A AD and pulmonary edema. POCUS contributed to optimizing the medical treatment and allowed for early activation of the surgical team.
Optimizing Care for High-Risk Multiple Pregnancy with POCUS – A Case of Quadruplet Pregnancy Early Diagnosis
Authors: Vidal Pimentel Bernardo , Tsoutsoulas Christopher , Lythgoe Kristin , Myslik Frank
Published: November 2023

Managing multiple pregnancies is challenging and requires careful evaluation. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a potentially crucial tool in assessing suspected first-trimester pregnancies. However, its role in evaluating multiple pregnancies remains uncertain. We present the case of a 36-year-old Ghanaian female who presented with acute vaginal bleeding after undergoing in vitro fertilization. A bedside transabdominal POCUS identified four intrauterine gestations with fetal poles and cardiac activity, suggesting a quadruplet viable pregnancy. A subsequent transvaginal ultrasound confirmed the findings. The patient was discharged with a follow-up appointment with an Obstetrician-Gynecologist. This case highlights the significance of POCUS in early pregnancy diagnosis, facilitating accurate identification and appropriate referral for further management. It also demonstrates the utility of POCUS in determining gestational age and viability. To our knowledge, no published case reports specifically address the diagnosis of a quadruplet pregnancy, emphasizing the role of POCUS in optimizing care for high-risk multiple pregnancies.
The Use of POCUS-Obtained Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Nathani Alireza , Ghamande Shekhar A. , Kambhampati Sarita , Anderson Braden , Lohse Matthew , White Heath D.
Published: November 2023

Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. ICH causes increased intracranial pressure (ICP), leading to brain herniation as the disease progresses. Neurological physical exam and monitoring of the disease progression can be challenging due to the impaired consciousness and routine clinical management in this patient population. Given the continuity of the intracranial cavity with the optic nerve subarachnoid space, an increased ICH leads to distension of the optic nerve sheath. We herein examined the correlation between the ICH volume and the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measured by point of care ultrasound (POCUS). Methods: Patients with ICH diagnosed with a head computed tomography (CT) scan were prospectively enrolled in this study. A portable ultrasound was used to measure the (ONSD); the volume of ICH hematoma, the Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation IV score, and the Intracerebral Hemorrhage score were collected. A Spearman rank correlation coefficient test was used to assess the relationship between continuous variables. A Wilcoxon rank sum test was used to assess differences in continuous variables between two groups. A p-value less than 0.05 was deemed as statistically significant. Results: A total of 28 subjects were enrolled. A moderate positive correlation was detected between hemorrhage volume and the average ONSD (correlation = 0.4214, p = 0.0255). A weak positive correlation was detected between average ONSD and APACHE IV (correlation = 0.2347, p = 0.2294). A weak moderate positive correlation was detected between average ONSD and ICH score (correlation = 0.1160, p = 0.5566). Conclusions: In this study we demonstrate that ONSD is moderately correlated with hematoma size. A potential application may include serial measurements of the ONSD with ultrasound. This may offer a quick, non-invasive technique that can be used in an intracerebral hemorrhage to monitor the stability or expansion of a hematoma indirectly, and potentially catch a catastrophic event like cerebral herniation.
Critical Care Ultrasound Competency of Fellows and Faculty in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: A Nationwide Survey
Authors: Adelman Mark , Deshwal Himanshu , Pradhan Deepak
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Competency assessment standards for Critical Care Ultrasonography (CCUS) for Graduate Medical Education (GME) trainees in pulmonary/critical care medicine (PCCM) fellowship programs are lacking. We sought to answer the following research questions: How are PCCM fellows and teaching faculty assessed for CCUS competency? Which CCUS teaching methods are perceived as most effective by program directors (PDs) and fellows. Methods: Cross-sectional, nationwide, electronic survey of PCCM PDs and fellows in accredited GME training programs. Results: PDs and fellows both reported the highest rates of fellow competence to use CCUS for invasive procedural guidance, but lower rates for assessment of deep vein thrombosis and abdominal organs. 54% and 90% of PDs reported never assessing fellows or teaching faculty for CCUS competency, respectively. PDs and fellows perceived hands-on workshops and directly supervised CCUS exams as more effective learning methods than unsupervised CCUS archival with subsequent review and self-directed learning. Conclusions: There is substantial variation in CCUS competency assessment among PCCM fellows and teaching faculty nationwide. The majority of training programs do not formally assess fellows or teaching faculty for CCUS competence. Guidelines are needed to formulate standardized competency assessment tools for PCCM fellowship programs.
Twinkle Artifact Observed During POCUS of a Human Myiasis Caused by the Dermatobia hominis Botfly
Authors: Jerome David , Stacey Matthew , Newbigging Joseph
Published: November 2023

An 81-year-old man presented to urgent care for assessment of an area of erythema and tenderness on his right thigh after recent travel to Belize. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) revealed a hyperechoic structure with acoustic shadowing in the subcutaneous tissue. Colour Doppler assessment of the structure produced a twinkle artifact. The structure was removed and pathology identified the object as a Dermatobia hominis larva (human botfly). The use of POCUS helped identify and localize the subcutaneous foreign body. The use of colour Doppler produced the twinkle artifact, which has not been previously reported as a finding produced during ultrasonographic assessment of botfly larvae.
Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) Grading to Assess Perioperative Fluid Status for Noncardiac Surgeries: a Prospective Observational Pilot Study
Authors: Magin Justin , Wrobel Jacob , An Xinming , Acton Jacob , Doyal Alexander , Jia Shawn , Krakowski James , Schoenherr Jay , Serrano Ricardo , Flynn David , McLean Duncan , Grant Stuart
Published: November 2023

Objectives: Perioperative fluid administration impacts the rate of complications following surgery. VExUS grading system is a standardized point of care ultrasound (POCUS)-based, comprehensive method to assess volume status. VExUS could serve as a tool to guide fluid management, if validated perioperatively. The primary aim was to assess the success rate of obtaining required windows for VExUS grading , as well as the feasibility within a perioperative setting among noncardiac surgery. Further, this study describes the incidence of perioperative venous congestion and associations with 30-day postoperative complications. Methods: This observational study was conducted in non-critically ill adults undergoing noncardiac surgery. Patients were scanned preoperatively, in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), and 24 hours postoperatively for venous congestion. Researchers retrospectively captured 30-day complications for multivariate analyses. Results: The cohort included 69 participants. Ninety-one percent of scans over all timepoints were successfully completed. Pre-operatively, 57 (83%) scans were Grade 0, and 11 (16%) were Grade 1. Venous congestion was observed in 29 (44%) patients in the PACU (n=66). 22 (33%) patients were Grade 1, while 7 (11%) were Grade 2. At 24 hours (n=63), 31 patients (49%) had venous congestion: 20 (32%) Grade 1 and 11 (17%) Grade 2. Of the pre-operative Grade 0, 28 (50%) had at least one postoperative scan with venous congestion. No patients were Grade 3 at any timepoint. The 30-day complication rate was 32% (n=22). Eleven (16%) patients developed acute kidney injury (AKI). There was no statistically significant association between VExUS grading and all-cause complications or AKI. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that perioperative VExUS scoring is a feasible tool among a variety of noncardiac surgeries. We highlight that venous congestion is common and increases postoperatively within non-ICU populations. Larger studies are needed to assess the relationship between VExUS grading and postoperative complications.
Artvin Merkez İlçe ve Yakın Çevresinde Heyelan Duyarlılığının Analitik Hiyerarşi Yöntemi ile Belirlenmesi
Authors: Özdemir Durak Manolya , Altınçekiç Tevfik Hakan
Published: November 2023

Heyelanlar, tıpkı diğer afetler gibi dünyada ve Türkiye’de yüksek can ve mal kayıplarına neden olan ancak doğru arazi planlaması ve önlemlerle zararı en aza indirilmesi mümkün doğa olaylarıdır. Heyelan olayları Türkiye’de arazinin eğimli yapısı, yağışlı iklim koşulları, yanlış arazi örtüsü kullanımları gibi faktörlerin etkisi ile Karadeniz Bölgesi’nde sıklıkla yaşanmaktadır. Çalışma alanı olarak belirlenen Artvin Merkez İlçe ve yakın çevresi, içinde bulunduğu Karadeniz Bölgesi ile benzer şekilde sahip olduğu topografik yapı, iklim koşulları, yoğun yapılaşma, hidroelektrik santraller, maden sahaları, barajlar ve yol yapım çalışmalarının etkisi altında sıklıkla heyelanların yaşandığı bir bölgedir. Bu noktadan hareketle, çalışma kapsamında Analitik hiyerarşi süreci (AHP) ile Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) kullanılarak alanı ile birlikte alandaki mikro havzaların heyelan duyarlılığının belirlenmesi ve heyelan duyarlılığı yüksek alanlar için heyelan riskini azaltmaya yönelik çözüm önerileri geliştirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda çalışma alanının yüzölçümünün %48,55’inin orta düzeyde %46,21’inin ise yüksek düzeyde heyelan duyarlılığına sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Aritmetik ortalama ile oluşturulan mikro havzalar düzeyinde haritalara göre ise çalışma alanında yüksek heyelan duyarlılığına sahip 230 mikro havza yer almaktadır. Alanda belirlenen heyelan duyarlılıkları göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, heyelan riskinin azaltılması için alan kullanım planlama kararları alınırken heyelan duyarlılık analizleri ve haritaları dikkate alınmalıdır.
Samsun İlindeki Tarım Danışmanlarının Karşılaştıkları Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri
Authors: Abacı Nur İlkay
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırmada Samsun ilindeki tarım danışmanlarının karşılaştıkları sorunlar ele alınmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda Samsun ilinde görev yapan 51 tarım danışmanı ile anket yapılarak, ele alınan tarım danışmanlarına ait bilgiler ve yaşadıkları sorunlar tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonuçları, Samsun ilindeki tarım danışmanlarının genç, eğitimli ve iletişim becerilerine önem veren bir grup olduğunu ve düzenli olarak kendilerini geliştirdiklerini göstermektedir. Araştırma aynı zamanda tarım danışmanlarının yaşadıkları sorunları da ortaya koymaktadır. Bu sorunlar arasında tarım danışmanlığı sisteminin yeterince kurumsallaşmamış olması, hukuki düzenlemelerin eksikliği ve görev-yetki belirsizlikleri gibi önemli konular yer almaktadır. Ayrıca çiftçilerin danışmanlık hizmetlerine olan talebinin düşük olması ve kamu kuruluşları arasındaki koordinasyon eksiklikleri de sektörün sorunları arasında yer almaktadır. Bu bağlamda, tarım danışmanları için düzenli hizmet içi eğitim sağlanmalıdır. Tarım danışmanlarının saha çalışmalarını daha etkin bir şekilde sağlamak için teknolojik araçlardan yararlanılabilir. Tarım danışmanlarının çalışma usul ve esaslarını belirleyen yasal düzenlemeler daha açık ve net hale getirilebilir. Çiftçi bilinçlendirme çalışmaları ve aynı zamanda tarım danışmanlarının saha faaliyetlerini sürdürülebilmeleri için finansman kaynaklarının önceden planlanması ve güvence altına alınması önemlidir.
The Urban in India’s Recent State Budgets
Authors: Ghoge Ketaki , Verma Mithlesh , Dubey Manish , Bazaz Amir
Published: November 2023

This study explores the pivotal role of Indian state governments in shaping urban development, contributing nearly half of the capital expenditure from 2011 to 2018. Examining five diverse states—Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu—during the 2021-22 to 2023-24 period, the research reveals a recent surge in attention and financial commitment to urban development. Despite constituting 1-5% of total expenditures, centrally sponsored schemes (CSSs) have emerged as a crucial budgetary component, aligning state priorities with CSS agendas, particularly in infrastructure development. The nuanced strategies of state governments, observed in the emphasis on CSSs and state schemes, underscore the existence of channels translating local demand into the budgetary process. Noteworthy variations among states—Madhya Pradesh’s focus on CSSs, Odisha’s significant investment in state schemes, Rajasthan’s substantial transfers to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Kerala’s unique approach with diversified state schemes, and Tamil Nadu’s ambitious plans for urban infrastructure loans—highlight the need for context-specific governance approaches. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of urban development in India, laying the groundwork for informed policy discussions and strategic interventions.
Terapia ocupacional y educación. Prácticas y discursos
Authors: Cruz Perdomo Jaqueline , Duarte Cuervo Clara , Fernández Moreno Aleida , Cardozo Tafur Myriam Lorena , Caicedo Obando Lilian Lucía , Caicedo Dominguez Karen Johanna , Angulo Valencia Diana Lorena , Tenorio Rebolledo Liliana , Martínez Londoño Clemencia , Vergara Carmen Helena , Talero Cabrejo Pamela , Palma Arroyo Daniela Vanessa , Murillo Quiñones Yeny Carolina , Vargas Pineda Diana Rocío , Rodríguez Sotelo Paula Andrea , Portilla Portilla Lady Johanna , Canchala Obando Alexandra Marcela , Sanabria Camacho Leyla , Rodríguez Mendoza Laura Vanessa , Camargo Carrero Nathalia
Published: November 2023

La idea de hacer este libro emergió de la incomodidad con la insuficiencia de publicaciones sobre terapia ocupacional en el sector educativo en Colombia. Sus editoras, inicialmente, pensaron en socializar las experiencias colombianas en este campo para ampliar los referentes de enseñanza, aprendizaje, reflexión y transformación. Es necesario reconocer que se trata de una fotografía parcial, aun así, la obra presenta once capítulos que revelan prácticas y saberes desde Bogotá, Cali, Pasto y Estados Unidos, escritos por veinte mujeres, docentes universitarias o terapeutas ocupacionales, que han hecho su práctica profesional en el sector educativo. Intentando salir de la tradición aristotélica dominante en la modernidad, en la cual teoría y práctica se diferencian y oponen, se busca describir los saberes que están articulados con las técnicas, los procedimientos, los métodos; aquellos que se producen con la experiencia del trabajo terapéutico ocupacional. Desde esta lógica, los capítulos se ubican en tres regiones que guiaron la organización de las secciones del libro: la primera abarca saberes y conocimientos de la práctica; la segunda, la lectura histórica de la terapia ocupacional en educación; la tercera, nociones, definiciones, tesis, ideas, lo que en términos clásicos se denomina teoría o conocimiento. Cada sección del libro —“Praxis en el campo de la educación”, “La institución de educación… y sus márgenes”, e “Inclusión en educación: naturalización y críticas”— está estructurada alrededor de tales regiones. Se espera, así, contribuir a una ampliación del diálogo alrededor del encuentro entre terapia ocupacional y educación.
Educational Infrastructure: A Block Level Comparative Assessment of Jorhat District, Assam
Authors: Saikia Swapnali , Gogoi Barnali
Published: November 2023

This paper is an attempt to evaluate the present condition of the educational infrastructure of Jorhat district of Assam, India. The term educational infrastructure covers dimensions like availability of schools, teachers, and intake capacity of schools. In addition to these three dimensions, some basic amenities of school like the condition of building, drinking water facility, toilet facility, electricity, and availability of proper furniture are also considered. The main attempt is to show the intra-district picture of educational infrastructure and how it is related to educational attainment status, i.e. enrolment & literacy. An attempt is made to formulate ‘Educational Infrastructure Index’ (EII) using these three dimensions besides conducting primary survey in selected villages of eight community development blocks to assess the real status of educational infrastructure.
Determinants of Adoption of PM-KISAN Scheme: Empirical Evidence from Jhajjar District in Haryana
Authors: Kumari Priya , Dahiya Suman
Published: November 2023

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is funded entirely by the Indian government to provide guaranteed monetary assistance to all eligible farmers. The purpose of the existing study is to determine the factors that influence farmer adoption of the PM-KISAN scheme, as well as to examine the spending patterns of the benefits received by farmers and also to evaluate the scheme’s performance. The field survey was conducted in Jhajjar district of Haryana. A total of 210 farmers, including 148 beneficiaries and 62 non-beneficiaries, were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study uses a probit regression model to find the factors that influence scheme adoption. Results show that farmers with old age, and having registered landholding (farm size) are more likely to adopt the scheme. Farmers who rely on non-farm income are less likely to adopt the scheme. The majority of the benefit money is spent on fertilisers, insecticides, and household consumption by farmers. Farmers reveal that there is an increase in their standard of living and productivity as a result of the scheme.
Book Review: The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and African Lives by Robert Guest
Authors: Tefera Temeche
Published: November 2023

No abstract.
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block in Patients with Failed Epidural
Authors: Yadavilli Krishna Prasanth , Das Prasanta Kumar , Rao Parnandi Bhaskar , Mohanty Satyapriya
Published: November 2023

Pain following thoracotomy is severe and requires adequate analgesia for better postoperative recovery. Epidural analgesia is considered the gold standard for thoracotomy pain. A newer ultrasound-guided analgesic technique, erector spinae plane block, has multidermatomal sensory block. We report two cases, for which an ultrasound-guided continuous erector spinae plane block was given using an 18G catheter. Both the patients received a continuous local anesthetic infusion for 48 hours and were pain-free. Erector spinae plane block can be a suitable alternative for analgesia in patients with failed epidural or contraindication to epidural analgesia.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug exacerbated respiratory disease (N-ERD) in the pediatric population
Authors: Coman-Stanemir Mădălina , Berghea Camelia Elena
Published: November 2023

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug exacerbated respiratory disease (N-ERD) is predominantly encountered in adults and rarely documented and less well-defined clinically and epidemiologically in children. The cause remains unclear, with the main pathogenic mechanism being represented by a decrease in prostaglandin E2 production, increased production of cysteinyl-leukotrienes, and eosinophilic inflammation. N-ERD symptoms in the pediatric population are similar to those in adults: chronic eosinophilic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, asthma and respiratory symptoms upon aspirin/NSAID administration, but they can initially present with gastrointestinal or cutaneous symptoms or be more subtle, making early diagnosis difficult and requiring rigorous differential diagnosis.
Pediatric onset of N-ERD should be considered by specialists when faced with cases of asthma associated with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps. Studies involving a larger number of patients are needed to determine the frequency of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity in children with asthma and to establish the evolutionary and therapeutic characteristics of this patient category.
Shellfish allergy – diagnostic approach
Authors: Nedelcu Denisa-Mihaela , Nedelcu Ancuţa-Mădălina , Budică Cristian , Ali Selda , Bumbăcea Roxana Silvia
Published: November 2023

Shellfish allergy is one of the most common food allergies, with an estimated prevalence of 3% in the general population. Crustaceans and mollusks are part of this food category, being capable of immunologic hypersensitivity reactions (IgE-mediated, as well as non-IgE-mediated), but also non-immunologic reactions, based on intoxication with certain neurotoxins from contaminated seafood, in which neurological but also gastrointestinal symptoms predominate. The clinical picture in IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions can vary in severity, from mild reactions such as oral allergy syndrome to severe reactions such as anaphylaxis. Among the delayed, non-IgE mediated reactions, we can identify food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, food protein-induced enteropathy and food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis, which mainly involve gastrointestinal symptoms. Over the past decades, the knowledge gained regarding the characteristics of different allergens has improved the diagnostic approach. Thus, for an accurate diagnosis of seafood-induced allergy, a thorough history, along with skin prick testing and specific IgE dosing are essential, and when these are insufficient, an oral challenge test can disentangle causality.
Host-Guest UiO-66 Based Supra-MOF Assembly for Custom Designed Opto-Electronic Device
Authors: Chaudhari Abhijeet , Chandrashekar Umesh
Published: November 2023

Supramolecular chemistry adopted by the hybrid systems of metal ions and organic linkers of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offers not only the molecular level porous architecture but also an approach for assembly-within-assembly: Supra-MOF, for creating simpler yet multifunctional host-guest based smart material couples. In this work, Supra-MOF approach is smoothly translated to a well-known UiO-66 MOF compound to form luminescent CQDUiO-66 (CQD: carbon quantum dots) and used as a main probe in custom-designed 3D printed opto-electronic device. The device mainly explored on the basis of quenching of fluorescence ability of Iodine for the purpose of identifying the quality of edible oil samples from different commercially available brands. The photodiode based signal output from the device was used to identify the changes in the incident fluorescent light of aqueous dispersion of CQDUiO-66 affected by the rejected iodine from the oil portion. The application of MOF based compound in a proof-of-concept opto-electronic device sheds light on the impact of temperature (heating) with the time on edible oil saturation/unsaturation levels using a quick and newly developed method of determining iodine value (Iv) of oil samples.
A guidebook for sustainability in laboratories
Authors: Freese Thomas , Kat Renate , Lanooij Suzanne D. , Böllersen Tanja C. , De Roo C. Maurits , Elzinga Nils , Beatty Meagan , Setz Brian , Weber Roza R. , Maltagliati Irene , Gandek Timea B. , Fodran Peter , Pollice Robert , Lerch Michael M.
Published: November 2023

This guidebook aims to improve lab users’ everyday practices to become more sustainable. Specifically, this guidebook provides practical suggestions on how to effectively use lab instruments and resources and on how to acquire data. We provide advice to labs covering disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computational science, engineering, life sciences, materials sciences, medicine, pharmacy, and physics. As every lab is different, it may occur that alternative measures are required, advice may be outdated or not applicable, and sometimes laboratories may not be able to comply with measures of other laboratories.
Diagram-based Input for Large Language Models to Support Accessible STEM Learning
Authors: Wegwerth Sarah E. , Urrea Alexa , Winter Julia
Published: November 2023

To meet the accessibility needs of students who are blind or have low vision (BLV), detailed textual descriptions of STEM diagrams within interactive learning tools are cre-ated in real-time and correspond to the configurations of the interactive software system. The descriptions are read by screen readers as alternative (alt) text to provide infor-mation for BLV students to compose mental representa-tions of the diagram. These descriptions provide a unique bridge from the visual language of STEM diagrams to natural language of Large Language Models (LLMs). By interfacing with an LLM, these descriptions are used for personalized exploration by the BLV user and to guide all learners through a defined pedagogical pathway. Results from a usability study with four BLV adults are reported.
Probing Wrapping Dynamics of Spherical Nanoparticles by 3D Vesicles Using Force-based Simulations
Authors: Redwan Didarul , Du Ke , Yong Xin
Published: November 2023

Nanoparticles present in various environments can interact with living organisms, potentially leading to deleterious effects. Understanding how these nanoparticles interact with cell membranes is crucial for rational assessment of their impact on diverse biological processes. While previous research has explored particle-membrane interactions, the dynamic processes of particle wrapping by fluid vesicles remain incompletely understood. In this study, we introduce a force-based, continuum-scale model utilizing triangulated mesh representation and discrete differential geometry to investigate particle-vesicle interaction dynamics. Our model captures the transformation of cell membrane shapes and nanoparticle wrapping by calculating the forces arising from membrane bending energy and particle adhesion energy. The simulation is validated through comparisons with theoretically predicted minimal bending energy and corresponding vesicle shapes. We then examine the interactions between spherical vesicles and individual nanospheres, both externally and internally, and quantify energy landscapes across different wrapping fractions of the nanoparticles. Furthermore, we explore multiple particle interactions with biologically relevant fluid vesicles with nonspherical shapes. Our study reveals that initial particle positions and interaction sequences are critical in determining the final equilibrium shapes of the vesicle-particle complex in these interactions. These findings emphasize the importance of nanoparticle positioning and wrapping fractions in the dynamics of particle-vesicle interactions, providing crucial insights for future research in the field.
Photoswitching of arylazopyrazoles upon S1 (nπ*) excitation studied by transient absorption and ab-initio molecular dynamics
Authors: Reichenauer Till , Böckmann Marcus , Ziegler Katharina , Kumar Vikas , Ravoo Bart Jan , Doltsinis Nikos , Schlücker Sebastian
Published: November 2023

Arylazopyrazoles (AAPs) are an important class of molecular photoswitches with high photostationary states (PSS) and long thermal lifetimes. The ultrafast photoisomerization of four water-soluble arylazopyrazoles, all of them featuring an ortho-dimethylated pyrazole ring, is studied by narrowband femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy and ab-initio molecular dynamics calculations. Upon S1 (nπ*) photoexcitation of the planar E-isomers (E-AAPs), excited-state bi-exponential decays with time constants τ1 in the 220–440 fs range and τ2 in the 1.4–1.8 ps range are observed, comparable to those reported for azobenzene (AB). This is indicative of the same bottleneck for completing the photoisomerization which was reported for ABs. In contrast to the planar E-AAPs, a twisted E-AAP with two methyl groups in ortho-position of the phenyl ring displays faster initial photoswitching with τ1=170 ± 10 fs and τ2=1.6 ± 0.1 ps. Our DFT calculations and ab-initio molecular dynamics simulations of E-AAPs on the S0 and S1 potential energy surfaces suggest that twisted E-isomer azo photoswitches exhibit faster initial photoisomerization dynamics out of the Franck-Condon region due to a weaker π-coordination of the central CNNC unit to the aromatic ligands.
Exploring CPS-extrapolated DLPNO-CCSD(T1) reference values for benchmarking DFT methods on enzymatically catalyzed reactions
Authors: Wappett Dominique , Goerigk Lars
Published: November 2023

Domain-based local pair natural orbital Coupled Cluster Singles Doubles with Per- turbative Triples [DLPNO-CCSD(T)] is regularly used to calculate reliable bench- mark reference values at a significantly lower computational cost compared to canonical CCSD(T). Recent work has shown that even greater accuracy can be obtained at only a small additional cost through extrapolation to the complete PNO space (CPS) limit. Herein we test two levels of CPS extrapolation—CPS(5,6), which approximates the accuracy of stan- dard TightPNO, and CPS(6,7), which sur- passes it—as benchmark values to test den- sity functional approximations (DFAs) on a small set of organic and transition-metal- dependent enzyme active site models. Be- tween the different reference levels of the- ory there are changes in the magnitudes of the absolute deviations for all function- als, but these are small and there is mini- mal impact on the relative rankings of the tested DFAs. The differences are more sig- nificant for the metalloenzymes than the organic enzymes, so we repeat the tests on our entire ENZYMES22 set of organic enzyme active site models [J. Phys. Chem. A 2019, 123, 7057.] to confirm that using the CPS extrapolations for the reference values has negligible impact on the bench- marking outcomes. This means we can particularly recommend CPS(5,6) as an al- ternative to standard TightPNO settings for calculating reference values, increasing the applicability of DLPNO-CCSD(T) in benchmarking reaction energies and bar- rier heights of larger models of organic en- zymes. The DLPNO-CCSD(T)/CPS(6,7) energies for ENZYMES22 are finally pre- sented as the updated reference values for the set, reflecting the recent improvements in the method.