bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative analysis of dietary diversity and food consumption patterns among public and private University Students in Bangladesh
Authors: Abu Ansar Md Rizwan  , Sujit Kumar Banik  , Nargis Ara Anny  , Jannatul Ferdush  , Sharmin Shilpy Nokshi  , Abeer Mohammad Hossain  , A. B. M. Mokbul Hossen
Published: January 2024

Introduction: University students represent a crucial period for establishing long-term dietary patterns and are particularly susceptible to nutritional challenges due to lifestyle changes. This study focuses on the dietary habits of university students in Bangladesh, a demographic undergoing significant changes in eating patterns amid urbanization and exposure to Westernized food cultures. Aim: This study aims to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics and dietary patterns of university students in Bangladesh, distinguishing between public and private university attendees. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted over four months at two public and two private universities in Bangladesh. The sample consisted of 296 students, selected through systematic random sampling. Data collection involved face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Dietary diversity was assessed based on the last 24 hours’ intake, and household food consumption scores were calculated over the past 7 days. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (Version 17) and Stata (Version 13). Results: The study consists of approximately equal representation of students from public (48.63%) and private (51.37%) universities, with a slight male majority (53.87%). Significant economic disparities were found between students from public and private universities, impacting their monthly expenditures and dietary habits. Students from private universities displayed a more diverse diet, especially in higher consumption of vegetables, fruits, and protein sources. A notable correlation was found between economic status and dietary diversity, with private university students having higher food consumption scores. Conclusion: The study highlights substantial socio-economic disparities between students from public and private universities in Bangladesh, significantly influencing their dietary habits. Findings emphasize the need for targeted nutritional interventions and educational programs to mitigate the gaps in dietary diversity and health among university students. The study provides valuable insights for public health policymakers and educators in understanding and addressing the nutritional needs and challenges of university students in Bangladesh.
What is the best time to tweet a journal article? Quasi-randomized controlled trial
Authors: Fontenelle Leonardo Ferreira , Sarti Thiago Dias
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Social media users are often advised to time their posts to increase readership and engagement. Our objective was to find out which is the best time to tweet a journal article. Methods: From January 2020 to October 2021, 112 articles from a medical journal were posted on Twitter three times each, once in each language: Portuguese, Spanish and English. Up to two articles were posted each week, with each of the week’s tweets being posted in a different hour of the day: 06, 09, 12, 15, 18 or 21:00. Tweet impressions and URL clicks were the two outcomes of the Bayesian multivariate multilevel negative binomial regression models. Results: No pair of times of the day achieved 95% posterior probability of including the best time to tweet a journal article, both for impressions and URL clicks. The expected outcomes, the ratio between standard deviations, and the explained variability (R²) all corroborated that the time of the day is of little consequence when tweeting journal articles. Conclusions: Contrary to popular advice and pre-algorithm research, journal staff need not bother with optimizing the time of the day when they disseminate their content on Twitter.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, VIABILITY, AND SANITARY ANALYSIS OF Ilex paraguariensis SEEDS AND SEEDLING EMERGENCE FROM DIFFERENT MOTHER TREES
Authors: Duarte Manoela Mendes , Mireski Maria Cecília , Wendling Ivar , Nogueira Antonio Carlos , Kratz Dagma
Published: January 2024

The present study aimed to analyze the physical characteristics, seed health, and seedling emergence of nine Ilex paraguariensis mother trees. Physical characterization included determining the thousand-seed weight, number of seeds per kilogram, and moisture content. Viability and embryonic development were determined by the tetrazolium test, using five replications of 20 seeds for each mother tree. Seedling emergence was evaluated under three treatments: non-stratified seeds, seeds stored for 70 days, and seeds stratified for 180 days, using three replications of 2 g, being sown in a commercial substrate. Sanitary analysis was conducted by Blotter-test, using five repetitions of 20 non-disinfested seeds. Significant results were observed among the mother trees for physical and biometric variables. The initial seed viability was 52%, with embryos in the heart and post-heart stages. The most prevalent fungal genera in yerba mate seeds were Trichoderma sp., Aspergillus sp., and Penicillium sp.
EdTech Fellowship – Course Syllabus
Authors: Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education, Walker Hannah , Moustafa Nariman , Macharia Grace , Adam Taskeen , Lurvink Anne-Fleur , McBurnie Chris
Published: January 2024

This resource is an output of the Open Development & Education 'EdTech Fellowship' programme. The programme page is avaialble here: https://opendeved.net/programmes/edtech-fellowship/.
Module 0. Kick-Off of the EdTech Fellowship
Authors: Walker Hannah , Lurvink Anne-Fleur , Moustafa Nariman , Macharia Grace , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

This resource is an output of the Open Development & Education 'EdTech Fellowship' programme. The programme page is avaialble here: https://opendeved.net/programmes/edtech-fellowship/.
Module 1. Defining and understanding your ‘people’ and user base.
Authors: Walker Hannah , Lurvink Anne-Fleur , Moustafa Nariman , Macharia Grace , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

This resource is an output of the Open Development & Education 'EdTech Fellowship' programme. The programme page is avaialble here: https://opendeved.net/programmes/edtech-fellowship/.
Module 3: Assessing readiness for EdTech in your education system
Authors: Walker Hannah , Lurvink Anne-Fleur , McBurnie Chris , Moustafa Nariman , Macharia Grace , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

This resource is an output of the Open Development & Education 'EdTech Fellowship' programme. The programme page is avaialble here: https://opendeved.net/programmes/edtech-fellowship/.
Module 3: Case Study Scenarios
Authors: McBurnie Chris , Walker Hannah , Lurvink Anne-Fleur , Moustafa Nariman , Macharia Grace , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

This resource is an output of the Open Development & Education 'EdTech Fellowship' programme. The programme page is avaialble here: https://opendeved.net/programmes/edtech-fellowship/.
Module 4: Diagnosing adaptive challenges
Authors: Moustafa Nariman , Walker Hannah , Lurvink Anne-Fleur , Macharia Grace , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

This resource is an output of the Open Development & Education 'EdTech Fellowship' programme. The programme page is avaialble here: https://opendeved.net/programmes/edtech-fellowship/.
Digital Literacy Assessment Tool
Authors: Hassan Mansour , Grace Macharia , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://.opendeved.net/
ILCE: Trialling environmental sensors in Tanzanian Schools – First pilot
Authors: Hassler Bjoern ,   Open Development & Education, Villavicencio Peralta Xuzel , Toyinbo Oluyemi
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://.opendeved.net/
ILCE: Conducting surveys in Tanzanian Schools – Second pilot
Authors: Hassler Bjoern ,   Open Development & Education, Villavicencio Peralta Xuzel , Toyinbo Oluyemi
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://.opendeved.net/
KS-TVET Life Skills Course: Process Report
Authors: El-Serafy Yomna , Macharia Grace , Klune Christopher
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://opendeved.net/
Digital Literacy For Citizens Policy Framework for Africa
Authors: Martin Anna , Macharia Grace , Walker Hannah , Waziri Nafisa , Omboto Charles , Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://opendeved.net/
Tich Mi Ar Tich Dem Open Development & Education and EducAid Sierra Leone
Authors: Lurvink Anne-Fleur , Mason-Sesay Miriam
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://opendeved.net/
Digital Literacy Assessment Tool Report
Authors: Macharia Grace , Walker Hannah , Waziri Nafisa , Martin Anna , Haßler Bjoern ,   Open Development & Education
Published: January 2024

An output of the Open Development & Education, https://opendeved.net/
ANALISIS LITERATUR KAJIAN PEMBANGUNAN WAKAF DALAM INDEX SCOPUS
Authors: Talib Hasliza , Abdul Ghani Nurhayati , Sarip Mohd Musa
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the trend of waqf development analysis published in Scopus indexed journals. Data was obtained from Scopus on September 14, 2023, with bibliometric analysis and SLR using VOSViewer software and Ms. Excel as an analysis tool. The results show that the research trend related to waqf development has increased since 1952 with a total of 71 documents. Document types are divided into 40 journal articles (56%), 16 Book Chapters (22%), 9 Conference Papers (13%), 4 Reviews (6%) and 2 books (3%). All documents were written in English (68), Arabic (2) and Turkish (1). The most productive journals publishing articles in the field of waqf development are Revitalization of Waqf for Socio-Economic Development, Volume I (8) Intellectual Discourse UIAM Journal (3) and Isra International Journal Of Islamic Finance (3). While the most productive author is Mahamood, S.M. (6), the most productive country is Malaysia (46) followed by Indonesia (12) and the most productive institutions are UIAM (16) and UiTM (16). The article that received the highest citation and became a source of inspiration in waqf development research was written by Abdullah M. (54) from Markfield, United Kingdom. Based on the analysis of keywords and abstracts in waqf development research, it can be concluded that the role of institutions that manage waqf property in Malaysia receives the attention of researchers from the aspects of real estate development, human resource development through education, as well as cash waqf development.
Determinants of Repayment Performance of Agricultural Loans Clients of RBDI, Abuyog Branch
Authors: Loreño Dustin , Teves Joviel
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to present the profile of the agricultural loan clients of RBDI, describe the loan assessment process, describe the loan monitoring process in RBDI, identify the determinants of loan repayment performance of RBDI agricultural loan clients and to recommend courses of action to improve loan application assessment, loan monitoring, and loan collection activities of RBDI. The study used the Logit Regression Analysis and the model Y = β0 + β1X1 + β2X2 + β3X3 + β4X4 + . . . . . . . βnXn + e was developed. The binary response is non-payment (default) and payment (non-default). The determinants were the socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the agricultural loan clients, as well as the loan application and monitoring activities of the bank. The profile of the agricultural loan clients of RBDI showed commonalities of the clients in terms of age (63% are above 45 years old), most of them were not able to finish college (53% secondary level) and most are married (77%) with more than 3 dependents (73%).  Age was determined as a statistically significant factor affecting the non-payment or loan default. The increase in family size and schooling dependents also raises the probability of default. The result that higher educational level and increase in dependents reduces the probability of default has to be further verified. As the size of land increases and the farming experience increases, the probability of loan default decreases.
A Comparative Analysis of the Influence of Temperature and Wind Speed on the Efficiency of 100 WP Solar Panels of Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline Types at Sriwijaya State Polytechnic
Authors: Nurhaida  , Susanti Indah , Puspitasari Dela Urbach
Published: January 2024

Solar panels in PLTS convert photon energy into electrical energy, where sunlight, which produces light intensity, plays a very important role. In this case, environmental conditions that continue to change can affect the output power of the solar panels. Apart from light intensity, solar panel environmental conditions such as temperature and wind speed greatly affect the efficiency of solar panels. This research looks at the extent of the influence of temperature and wind on the efficiency of solar panels. From the test results and calculations, it was found that the sample temperature of the monocrystalline panel measured on Friday, June 16, 2023, was 31.5°C, and the temperature of the polycrystalline panel was 31°C. From various aspects of the calculations carried out, we can see that the efficiency of monocrystalline panels is 18.07%, while the efficiency of polycrystalline panels is 16.04%. From the calculation results, we can conclude that the efficiency of monocrystalline modules increases significantly.
A robust framework for the decision-making based on single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy soft expert setting
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Amman Arab University, Amman, Jordan, Al-Qudah Yousef Al
Published: January 2024

A soft expert set is widely used as a tool to solve and model the problems appearing in computer science and operations research. It aims to incorporate expert knowledge and uncertainty-handling capabilities into the analysis and decision-making processes. On the other hand, the idea of single neutrosophic sets (SVNSs) and fuzzy sets (FSs) are imported models for handling the uncertainty data. In this work, the authors combine the critical features of FSs and SVNSs under expert systems in one model. Accordingly, this model worked to provide decision-makers with more flexibility in the process of interpreting uncertain information. From a scientific point of view, the process of evaluating this high-performance SVNFSES disappears. Therefore, in this paper, we initiated a new approach known as single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy soft expert sets (SVNFSESs) as a new development in a fuzzy soft computing environment. We investigate some fundamental operations on SVNFSESS along with their basic properties. Also, we investigate AND and OR operations between two SVNFSESS as well as several numerical examples to clarify the above fundamental operations. Finally, we have given distance measures (DM) between two SVNFSESs to construct a new algorithm that is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in handling some real-life applications.
Cardiac Bioengineering Analysis of Electrophysiological Signals Driven by Deep Learning
Authors:   Department of ECE,  I.E.T., Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, UP, India, Singh Ashutosh Kumar ,   Department of CSE-AI  ML, St. Martin's Engineering College, Secunderabad, Telangana, India,   Department of ECE, Malla Reddy Engineering College, Secunderabad, Telangana, India,   Department of ECE, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, TN, India, Karthikeyan R. , Josephson P. Joel , Singh Pallavi
Published: January 2024

Advanced methods are needed for fast and reliable detection of cardiovascular illnesses, which continue to be a primary source of morbidity and death globally. Using deep learning, this research presents a new method, dubbed DeepLearnCardia, for analyzing electrophysiological data in cardiac bioengineering. To improve the analysis of cardiac electrophysiological data and provide a complete solution for arrhythmia prediction, the proposed technique combines wavelet transformations, attention processes, and multimodal fusion. Data preprocessing, feature extraction using wavelets, temporal encoding using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, an attention mechanism, multimodal fusion, and spatial analysis with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are all components of this technique. In order to train the model, we use an adaptive optimizer and binary cross entropy as the loss function. Key performance metrics such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision, F1 score, and area under the ROC curve (AUC-ROC) are used to compare the proposed method's performance to that of six established methods: Signal Pro Analyzer, Electro Cardio Suite, Bio Signal Master, Cardio Wave Analyzer, EKG Precision Pro, and Heart Stat Analyzer. The results suggest that the proposed technique is superior to the state-of-the-art in cardiac signal analysis across all criteria. The suggested technique not only requires less resources, but also trains and infers more quickly and uses less of them.
A pragmatic study of Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix Mesh in Ventral and Parastomal Hernia repairs. Evaluation of outcomes from a tertiary centre.
Authors: DANIEL SUDIN , Solkar Maseera , Sehgal Rishabh , Riyad Kallingal
Published: January 2024

Aims and Objectives: Incidence of complex ventral hernias and those with contamination are increasing. Synthetic meshes are not favoured due to increased risk of wound complications. Biologic meshes are used as an alternative given their biocompatible safety, but, there is lack of strong evidence to recommend its routine use. Hence, it is up to institutions to evaluate the safety and efficacy to support its continuing usage, which is the basis of this study.

 

Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained PADM mesh database was performed focussing on midline and parastomal hernias. Demographic data, surgical techniques and short- and long-term complications were reviewed.

 

Results: 71cases, (acute/elective 10/61) were included. The median age group, sex ratio in the acute and elective groups were 67 years (36-83yrs) and 62years (25-93yrs), 2:1 and 4:3 respectively. Mean ASA score was 3.4 in acute and 2.4 in elective group.  Midline hernias constituted 37/ 61 (60%) and Parastomal hernias, 40% (24/61). Component separation was performed in 29 cases, which includes bilateral anterior component separation in 16, unilateral anterior component in 11 and posterior component separation in 2. Median length of stay was 11days (1-180d) and 15 days (1-159d) in the elective and acute groups respectively. Median length of follow up was 18 months (12 -72 months). There were 5 deaths within 90 days.  Recurrences were noted in 6/37 (16%) midline repairs and 8/24 (33%) parastomal hernias.

Conclusion: Our limited PADM series showed acceptable results in comparison with available studies. As such we find it a useful adjunct in the repair of complex ventral hernias.
How I do it Afferent loop obstruction (ALO) with hyper-amylasemia and deranged liver function test , are we going to see this complication more frequently again? Emergency conversion of One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) to a Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass (
Authors: Al-Ardah Mahmoud Isam
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Afferent loop syndrome is a known complication of gastric surgery specifically after Billroth  II  and to a lesser extent a  Roux –en-Y reconstruction. However the incidence decreased over the years proportionally with the decrease in the number of gastric surgery.

Afferent loop syndrome can be either acute or chronic with different presentation and treatment options. The acute type can occur early post operatively or it could be delayed presentation. Acute ALS is associated with complete closed loop obstruction and considered a surgical emergency, whereas chronic ALS is mostly related to partial obstruction of the afferent loop.

This rare complication can occur after the single anastomosis gastric bypass (Omega loop bypass) as it is a type of Billroth II reconstruction of gastric pouch –jejunostomy.

With the increase in the number of SAGB performed all over the world as weight reduction surgery for morbidly obese patient s surgeons should be aware of this complication and the treatment options.
Analisa Pengembangan Karakter Siswa SMA dalam Menentukan Karir Melalui Ekstrakurikuler (Survei Lapangan Siswa SMA Sederajat Kota Tanggerang)
Authors: Putra Juniawan M , Mahadewi Erlina P , Zairil Zairil , Sukardi Sukardi , Saragih Lisnatiwati
Published: January 2024

Keikut serta seorang siswa dalam program non akademik ini menjadikan seorang siswa dapat mempersentesikan keahliannya selain belajar didalam kelas, dan membuat seorang siswa dapat menyalurkan hobinya, titik dari suatu siswa aktif adalah bagai mana seseorang siswa dapat membagi dua keahlian dalam satu waktu yang dinyatakan sebagai pola piker sejajar yang dapat membuat konstrasi siswa tersebut dapat setabil dalam segala balajar, menentukan arah tujuan yang diinginkan dan dapat membedakan mana yang lebih baik bagi dirinya sendiri dan lingkungan. Pra survey lapangan dengan memberikan pertanyaan singkat dengan jawaban setuju dan tidak setuju dengan responden 216 siswa/I sekolah menengah atas sederajat kota Tangerang. Serta literatur Pustaka yang penulis sajikan terhadap teori-teori yang relevan. Secara keseluruhan faktor pendukung seorang siswa/I mengembangakan karkter kedepannya adalah bagai mana dia dapat mengelola waktu terhadap peluang yang dapat memberikan hasil terbaik baik secara organisasi ataupun secara akademik di sekolah dampak ini melihat dari segi pra survai lapangan yang diberikan kepada 216 siswa siswi.
Metode Dakwah dalam Al-Qur’an (Studi Komparatif Tafsir Al-Misbah dan Tafsir Al-Azhar)
Authors: Fajri Rully Nurul , Fauziyyah Salma
Published: January 2024

Dakwah merupakan posisi tertinggi dalam proses perkembangan Islam. Islam adalah agama kebenaran, oleh karena itu ajaran Islam harus disebarluaskan, dan menyebarkan kebenaran adalah tanggung jawab seluruh umat Islam. Sesuai dengan misinya sebagai Rahmatan Lil’alamin, Islam harus menunjukkan dirinya dengan cara yang damai agar orang lain tidak melihat keberadaan Islam sebagai ancaman bagi mereka melainkan membawa ketentraman dan kebahagiaan di dunia dan akhirat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji metode dakwah yang Allah sebutkan dalam Al-Quran surah Thaha ayat 43-44, Ali-Imran ayat 104, dan An-Nahl ayat 125 menurut pandangan tafsir al-Misbah dan tafsir al-Azhar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, adapun pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan komparatif karena dalam penelitian ini peneliti membandingkan pendapat ulama tafsir. Adapun objek komparasi adalah Tafsir Al-Azhar karya Buya Hamka dan tafsir Al-Misbah karya Prof. Dr. H. Quraish Shihab. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Persamaan kedua mufassir yaitu adanya tiga metode dakwah dalam ayat ini yaitu hikmah, mau`izhah hasanah dan jidal. Sedangkan perbedaan kedua mufassir adalah pada adanya pembagian mad`u dakwah sesuai dengan metode dakwah. Jadi, dalam ayat ini ada tiga metode dakwah yang Allah sampaikan dan juga karakteristik mad`u yang dijelaskan mufasir sesuai dengan metode yang digunakan.
Penerapan Pemasaran Digital dalam Memfasilitasi Pertumbuhan Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Kecamatan Sumbawa
Authors: Suarantalla Ryan , Rizqi Reza Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh penggunaan internet dan jenis media internet terhadap bidang pemasaran digital. Tujuan penelitian ini dicapai melalui penggunaan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki sektor kreatif, khususnya kerajinan tangan, fesyen, dan kuliner, dalam usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) yang beroperasi di Kecamatan Sumbawa, Kota Sumbawa. Sebanyak 100 responden dipilih sebagai sampel dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui pemberian kuesioner dan wawancara. Studi statistik yang dilakukan meliputi uji normalitas data dan skala ketangguhan dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak IBM SPSS 21. Hal ini diikuti dengan pengukuran model dan pengujian hipotesis menggunakan perangkat lunak Smart PLS3. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan positif yang signifikan secara statistik antara variabel konsumsi dan jenis media online dan kinerja bisnis usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) di Kecamatan Sumbawa. Analisis ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan pemanfaatan internet dan kelengkapan media internet di kalangan pelaku usaha UMKM diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kinerja bisnis pelaku UMKM di Kecamatan Sumbawa.
Upaya Pemerintah Desa Poto dan Masyrakat Desa dalam Pelestarikan Budaya Sumbawa (Kere Alang)
Authors: Supriadi Dedi , Apriansyah Aldi
Published: January 2024

Kere’ Alang yang menjadi salah satu warisan budaya suku Samawa sekarang hampir jarang digunakan dalam acara adat Masyarakat Sumbawa. Hal itu disebabkan karena masyarakat sudah banyak menggunakan pakaian sesuai tren modern yang mulai bermunculan di dalam Masyarakat. Berdasarkan latar belakang, maka peneliti merumuskan masalah yaitu Bagaimanakah upaya pemerintah daerah dalam melestarikan Kere’ Alang di Dusun Samri Desa Poto Kecamatan Moyo Hilir dan Bagaimanakah Upaya Masyarakat dan Pemerintah Lokal dalam Melestarikan Kere’ Alang di Dusun Samri Desa Poto Kecamatan Moyo Hilir. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskripstif. Subjek yang diteliti dalam hal ini adalah Melestarikan Kain Khas Sumbawa (Kere Alang) dan objek penelitiannya ialah Pemerintah Daerah, Pemerintah Desa Poto, Masyarakat Dusun Samri yang menjadi pengrajin Kere Alang. Hasil penelitian untuk melihat upaya Pemerintah Daerah dalam melestarikan Kere’ Alang yaitu sudah berjalan optimal, seperti memfasilitasi berbagai macam kegiatan, mencakup tentang tujuan pelestarian, dan perhatian masyarakat pentingnya menjaga dan melestarikan Kere’ Alang khas tana Samawa. Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan Pemerintah Desa dalam melestarikan Kere’ Alang juga dari aspek pengembangan dan pemasaran.
Pengaruh Anggaran dan Realisasi terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat Tahun 2018-2022
Authors: Amri Ade Mulyadi , Zulkieflimansyah Zulkieflimansyah , Yamin Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian Ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh anggaran pendapatan dan realisasi terhadap kinerja keuangan daerah pada Pemerintah Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat periode 2018-2022. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian mix methode yaitu kuantitatif, dengan analisis data menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dan verifikatif. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data Pendapatan dan realisasi Pemerintah Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat tahun 2018-2022. Uji Validitas dan Uji Reliabilitas yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis Regresi berganda, sementara perhitungan pendapatan menggunakan analisis rasio pendapatan dan kinerja keuangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan menunjukkan bahwa pendapatan daerah Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat mengalami fluktuasi yang signifikan dari tahun ke tahun. Terdapat penurunan pendapatan pada tahun 2019 dan 2020, namun diikuti oleh pertumbuhan yang kuat pada tahun 2021 dan 2022, kemudian kinerja keuangan di Pemerintah Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat pada tahun 2022 mencatat kinerja keuangan yang sangat tinggi, dengan peningkatan signifikan dalam anggaran hingga 1.116.451.228.327 rupiah dan realisasi yang sangat tinggi mencapai 1.494.739.533.955 rupiah, menghasilkan kinerja keuangan sebesar 134%, dan  terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara anggaran dan realisasi secara simultan terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa, ketika realisasi sesuai atau bahkan melebihi anggaran, hal ini menunjukkan kemampuan organisasi dalam mengelola sumber daya keuangan secara efektif. Pengelolaan anggaran yang efektif dan pencapaian realisasi yang baik juga dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan masyarakat atau stakeholder terhadap organisasi.
Resepsi Perempuan Surabaya terhadap Pemberitaan Negatif Aplikasi Kencan Online Tinder
Authors: Nakano Muhammad Oscar Ramadhan , Sumardjijati Sumardjijati
Published: January 2024

Perkembangan dunia teknologi telah mencapai tahap modernisasi dalam bidang komunikasi manusia. Penemuan baru dalam bidang teknologi komunikasi membuat manusia meningkatkan cara berkomunikasinya. Perkembangan pengetahuan dan teknologi yang sangat cepat ini menuntut para pengguna untuk memahami apa yang terjadi di sekitarnya dan memahami apa yang harus diikuti oleh para penggunanya. Kehadiran media sosial memberikan kemudahan bagi manusia berkomunikasi dan bersosialisasi. Banyak macam alat untuk berkomunikasi, membuat untuk memudahkan manusia berinteraksi. Adanya pemberitaan yang sangat banyak terkait aplikasi kencan online Tinder ini, dengan kebanyakan korban dari pengguna aplikasi ini adalah perempuan maka peneliti ingin meneliti lebih dalam terkait penerimaan masyarakat perempuan terhadap aplikasi ini. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian kualitatif dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi keadan alami dari fenomena yang ada. peneliti menggunakan paradigma konstruktivis dengan dipengeruhi oleh prespektif interaksi simbiolis dan perspektif struktur fungsional. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori resepsi oleh Stuart Hall (1994). Dengan bertujuan untuk ingin mengetahui pemaknaan pesan yang diterima oleh khalayak. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan peneliti dengan melakukan wawancara mendalam terhadap para informan peneliti menemukan bahwa terdapat 2 posisi yakni posisi negosiasi dan posisi oposisi.
Resiliensi Usaha Makanan Olahan Berbasis Bahan Baku Lansekap Mangrove (Moda Souvenir Alternatif Masyarakat Aquatik di Desa Pangkalan Jambi Kecamatan Bukit Batu Kabupaten Bengkalis)
Authors: Yusuf Yusmar , Resdati Resdati , Widodo Teguh , Syafrizal Syafrizal , Risdayati Risdayati
Published: January 2024

Mangrove tidak hanya mempunyai fungsi ekologis, namun juga bisa berfungsi ekonomis. Fungsi ekonomi dari mangrove menjadikan produk olahan makanan. Desa Pangkalan Jambi memiliki potensi lansekap mangrove yang bisa di kembangkan sebagai bahan alternatif dalam kebutuhan pangan. Metode yang di gunakan dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Hasilnya, diketahi bahwa Desa Pangkalan Jambi memiliki garis pantai dengan di tumbuhi berbagai jenis mangrove sepanjang kurang lebih 3 kilometer, berbagai jenis mangrove digunakan sebagai bahan bagu berbagai olahan pangan. Dalam menjaga dan mengelola bahan baku lansekap mangrove telah di bagi sesuai dengan bidang keahlian dan keterampilan masing-masing individu. Masyarakat Desa Pangkalan Jambi, telah mengembangkan beberapa jenis pangan antara sumber bahan baku mangrove adalah dodol kedabu, sirup kedabu, emping api-pai dan sirup kedabu, sementara sumber bahan baku ikan telah di kembangkan antara amplang lomek dan kerupuk lomek.
Being there: A scoping review on psychosocial challenges faced by adolescents during bereavement in the Southern African Development Community
Authors: Chilwalo Namoonga , Rantho Katlego , Hasheela Miriam , Matlakala Frans
Published: January 2024

Background information: Bereavement enhances adolescent’s chances of suffering from psychosocial problems globally and adolescents in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are not an exception. Due to the mourning condition, some of the adolescents become susceptible to multiple mental disorders, stigmatization and social rejection leading to maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. Purpose: This study aimed to synthesize the existing literature on the psychological challenges faced by adolescents during bereavement in SADC. Methods: We opted for a scoping review due to its ability to rapidly map the existing literature sourced from international databases (JSTOR, and PubMed), local databases (Sabinet African Journal) and performed hand-search using Google Scholar. We made use of operators and techniques such as Boolean operators, truncations and MeSH terms. The inclusion of the study was limited to adolescents aged 10–26 years within SADC, primary studies (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) and a 10-year projection of studies conducted from 2013 to 2023 in SADC. Results: The findings of the study revealed that adolescents in SADC experience feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, anger, grief overload, suicidal thoughts, shock and confusion as a result of bereavement. They are also battling with poor academic performance and abuse due to being socially stigmatized and rejected. To cope with this ordeal, some of the adolescents’ resort to dropping out of school, social isolation and substance abuse. Conclusions and recommendations: Our research has revealed that bereavement in adolescents is closely linked with psychological challenges. In addition to psychological distress, our research has unveiled profound social challenges faced by bereaved adolescents. Adolescents frequently encounter the risk of abuse within their families and experience financial hardships following the loss of loved ones. Thus, recommends a constructive active plan for offering support services to bereaved adolescents and, the adoption and promotion of bereavement programs within families, communities and social welfare centres to address risk factors of maladaptive coping.
Tourist disturbance intentions toward giant pandas in Wolong National Nature Reserve, China: An application of extended theory of planned behavior
Authors: Liu Yun , Bin Ibrahim Johan Afendi , Foo Yen Sin
Published: January 2024

Giant panda tourism is famous for promoting tourists’ travel to giant panda nature reserves. Different viewpoints have always existed regarding giant panda tourism, and the negative impact on the behavior and habitat of giant pandas has also been the subject of many researchers. A theoretical framework was proposed based on Extended Theory of Planned Behavior. SEM was used to test the hypotheses by AMOS28.0. The respondents of the study are tourists who travelled to Wolong National Nature Reserve aiming to watching giant pandas spanning from August 2023 to October 2023. 302 valid questionnaires were collected by face-to-face survey using a simple random sampling. All hypotheses were supported by testing. Cognition negative affects attitude of tourist disturbance toward giant pandas. Attitude positively affects tourist disturbance intentions toward giant pandas. Subjective norm positively affects tourist disturbance intentions toward giant pandas. Perceived behavioral control positively affects tourist disturbance intentions toward giant pandas. There exists a sequential relationship among cognition, attitude, and intention. Attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control have a significant positive influence on tourist disturbance intentions directly. The results of this study can provide new directions to take new measures for tourism managers, producing a positive role in promoting the development of giant panda tourism.
Prisutnost rimskih vojnih jedinica na teritoriju provincije Dalmacije / The presence of Roman military units on the territory of the province of Dalmatia
Authors: Drljepan Ivona
Published: January 2024

After the final incorporation of the territory of Western Balkans in the Roman Empire, the only force that could’ve pacified Illyrian communities was the Roman army. Keeping that in mind, the Romans stationed military legions and auxiliary troops in the province of Dalmatia. The most significant, but also the most attested was the military presence of two legions: legio VII Claudia pia fidelis and legio XI Claudia pia fidelis. Besides them, in the province of Dalmatia, the presence of many other legions and a large number of auxiliary troops is confirmed. The responsibility for the safety of the province was in the hands of consular beneficiaries, as well. This paper encompasses an overview of the presence of Roman military units on the territory of the province of Dalmatia, as well as conclusions about their role in the process of pacification of the Illyrian territory and the establishment of the Roman provincial system.
Effect of Sorting and Arrangement of Patient Health Records in Health Records Department of Cottage Hospitals Bojude and Malam Sidi in Kwami L.G.A. Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Usman Mohammed , Sani A , Alhassan M , Auwal R H
Published: January 2024

The study focused on the effect of sorting and arrangement of patient health records in the health records department of Cottage Hospitals Bojude and Malam Sidi Gombe State, Nigeria. The study population for this research work comprised Health Record Officers/Managers, Health Records Technicians, and Health Records assistants working in the two health records departments of Bojude and Malam Sidi. The study adopted a descriptive survey design to reduce the effects of sorting and arranging patients’ health records in the selected hospital. The population comprised One Hundred (100) respondents with a self-designed structured questionnaire and was validated to establish its reliability; the researcher personally administered the questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using Epi-Info software (Epidemiology Information) version 3.5, and the results were presented in simple analysis form to reveal the respondents’ views based on objectives. The study found that sorting and arranging patients’ health records negatively affect patients and hospitals. Moreover, all health institutions should be mandated to employ qualified and trained Health Information Personnel to maintain the ethics of the Health Information Management Department so that their knowledge in managing patients’ health records will assist in reducing the error of miss sorting and arrangement of patient health records. Also, the management of the hospitals should provide manpower, meaning trained medical records personnel, enough space, and adequate carbonate shape and lightening for proper filing equipment and suitable filing for the health records department to reduce the misfiling of patients’ health records.
Combined Suprascapular Nerve Blocage and Intraarticular Corticosteroid Injection Achieved Higher Patient Complience to Physiotheraphy in Stage 2 Adhesive Capsulitis
Authors: birsel sema , Demir Muhammed , Pirincci Yusuf , Salih Muhammet , Kesmezacar Hayrettin
Published: January 2024

Objective: Physical therapy (PT) is strongly recommended for improving pain and function in adhesive capsulitis (AC) patients, however success of PT depends on tolerablity by patients. The purpose of this study was to asses the efficacy of combined ultrasound guided Suprascapular nerve blocage (SSNB) and intraarticular corticosteroid injection (IACI) protocol, on pain and function in stage 2 AC patients which is the most painful stage.
Methods: Medical records of 38 patients who were met the inclusion criteria and treated with SSNB and IACI have been retrospectiely reviewed. Patients’ demographic datas, ROM values and The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Constant Murray shoulder score and pain visual analog scale (PVAS) were examined in medical records of assessments before the intervention, at weeks 3, months 3 and months 6 after the intervention.
Results: The frequencies of both night and resting pain were higher at pre-treatment than at follow-up controls (p<0.001). Change of PVAS scores from baseline to follow-up scores, there was significant decrease (p<001). The median values of ASES and Constant Scores measured at pre-treatment were significantly lower than measured at follow-up controls (p<001). Change of ROM angles from baseline to follow-up scores, was significantly improved.
Conclusions: Since the stage 2 AC is most painful and debiliating stage, reducing pain and maintaining it must be the mainstay of treatment in this stage. SSNB together with IACI is a safe and successfull treatment method that prompts faster and sustained symptom resolution by increasing patient compliance to PT.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-related toxicity: A case of Fanconi syndrome
Authors: Samad Sameer , Balachandran Aparna , Nalayadam Rahul , Narayanan Sajith
Published: January 2024

Background:
Tenofovir-based regimens remain the first choice for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection and hepatitis B infection. Despite its virologic efficacy and ease of administration, it can lead to significant nephrotoxicity which may not be fully reversible.
Case Description:
An elderly gentleman on Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)-based antiretroviral therapy for 10 years presented with vague symptoms of fatigue, poor oral intake and constipation. He was found to have hypokalemia and a volume depleted status. Detailed evaluation revealed hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, hypophosphatemia, hypouricemia, proteinuria and amino aciduria consistent with a diagnosis of Fanconi syndrome. He was switched to Abacavir-based regimen, and supplements to correct acidosis and electrolytes were given. At the follow-up visit after a month, his proximal renal tubular injury recovered partially and he was symptomatically better.
Conclusion:
Patients on long-term therapy with tenofovir should be monitored for proximal renal tubular injury besides estimation of the glomerular filtration rate. Fanconi syndrome may present late after several years of being on TDF therapy. Partial or complete recovery of the renal tubular function occurs after stopping tenofovir.
Impact of social media addiction on physical and mental health in medical and paramedical undergraduate students of Jamnagar urban area: A cross-sectional analytical study
Authors: Satapara Niketkumar , Tank Samprada , Katariya Arjun , Kagathara Jimmy
Published: January 2024

Background: Sixty-three percent of the world population uses the Internet and 58% use social media. Internet addiction or social media addiction is an impulse disorder marked by excessive or poorly regulated pre-occupations, desires, or behaviors. Teenagers and young age students are more prone to social media addiction as they spend more time on smartphones.

Aims and Objectives: The present study was conducted to detect social media addiction and its impact on the physical and mental health of students.

Materials and Methods: The study was done in four medical and paramedical colleges with 720 students divided equally in all four colleges and further in each year. A novel social media addiction scale was used for derived from Young’s Internet addiction scale to assess social media addiction. Data were collected in the GitHub tool. A Chi-square test and univariate logistic regression were used to analyze the data.

Results: 37.5% of the study participants were social media addicted. Medical students were more addicted as compared to paramedical. Physical and mental health problems were seen more in social media addicts as compared to non-addicts. Behavioral changes were seen more in social media addicts.

Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of social media addiction in medical and paramedical students. Proper steps need to be taken to counteract this growing problem at an early stage.
Protecting mechanism of Swietenia macrophylla ethanol extract nanoparticle on Streptozotocin induced renal damage in rat
Authors: Kurnijasanti Rochmah , Wardani Giftania , Mustafa Mohammad , Sudjarwo Sri
Published: January 2024

Background:
Hyperglycemia increases Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), which contributes to diabetic complications such as kidney cell damage. Antioxidant administration could inhibit ROS and kidney cell damage commonly seen in hyperglycemia.
Aim:
We want to demonstrate that the antioxidant properties of Swietenia macrophylla ethanol extract nanoparticles can prevent kidney cell damage brought on by streptozotozine (STZ) in the current investigation.
Methods:
This study employs high-energy ball milling to produce nanoparticles from Swietenia macrophylla extract. Additionally, dynamic light scattering (DLS) is utilized to characterize the nanoparticle sizes of the Swietenia macrophylla ethanol extract. Five groups, each consisting of eight rats, were formed from 40 animals. Control rats received distilled water, the diabetic rats were administered streptozotocin (STZ) injections, while Swietenia macrophylla rats were given Swietenia macrophylla extract nanoparticles orally and streptozotocin (STZ) injection. After the trial, blood from a rat was drawn intracardially to check the levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were then assessed in kidney tissue samples. Histological alterations were evaluated in kidney section samples.
Results:
A Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) analysis estimated the size of the Swietenia macrophylla ethanol extract nanoparticles to be about 91.50 ± 23.06 nm. BUN and creatinine levels were significantly raised after STZ treatment. STZ significantly decreased SOD and GPx levels in kidney tissue while raising MDA levels (p< 0.05). Swietenia macrophylla ethanol extract nanoparticle caused the increased levels of BUN and Creatinine in blood to normal levels (P<0.05), indicating that Swietenia macrophylla ethanol extract prevented the STZ-induced liver cell damage. Additionally, Swietenia macrophylla nanoparticles significantly raise GPx and SOD levels in kidney tissue while lowering MDA levels (p < 0.05). These actions are thought to have prevented kidney histological alterations (degeneration and necrosis) in diabetic rats.
Conclusion:
According to these results, the anti-oxidative stress properties of Swietenia macrophylla nanoparticles make them potentially effective nephroprotective therapies for STZ-induced kidney cell damage.
In vitro and in vivo action of turmeric oil (Curcuma longa L.) against Argulus spp. in goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Authors: Saengsitthisak Banthita , Chaisri Wasana , Mektrirat Raktham , Yano Terdsak , Pikulkaew Surachai
Published: January 2024

Background:
Argulus is a common and widespread ectoparasite that causes major parasitic diseases and is a virus and bacteria carrier in the ornamental fish trade.
Aims:
The purpose of this study is to determine what types of phytochemicals are present in the essential oil extracted from turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa L.) and to assess the efficacy of turmeric oil in eliminating Argulus spp. infestations in goldfish (Carassius auratus).
Methods:
The chemical composition and quantity of the major substances in essential oils from fresh turmeric rhizome were detected by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The antiparasitic effect of turmeric oils on Argulus spp. was tested at 12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 ppm and compared to 0.25 ppm Neguvon® (the positive control). The percentage of Argulus spp. killed, the percentage of the mean mortality rate, and the effectiveness of each test were evaluated.
Results:
By using GC-MS analysis, it was possible to identify the primary phytochemical component of turmeric essential oil as b-turmerone. The results obtained from the in vitro test indicated that there was a correlation between the concentration of turmeric essential oil and the average mortality rate of fish lice. The mean mortality of fish louse exposed to 200 ppm turmeric essential oil was higher than the mean mortality of fish louse exposed to Neguvon® (P<0.05). In an in vivo study, the effectiveness of 12.5 ppm turmeric essential oil against parasites was 44.44%, 55.46 %, and 62.83% at 24, 48, and 72 hours, respectively.
Conclusion: In summary, the efficacy of turmeric essential oil against fish louse has been shown both in vitro and in vivo study.