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PROGRAM PEMBANGUNAN TAMADUN MASYARAKAT ORANG ASLI (PETAMA). SATU ANALISIS
Authors: Abu Bakar Sobariah , Rashidi Abbas
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the Civilization Development Program of Indigenous Peoples (PETAMA) and its role in Islamic preaching, especially to the Orang Asli community in the state of Pahang. The noble effort is carried out through the method of building and developing a group of preachers among the Orang Asli community itself. Therefore, PETAMA can be seen as a program capable of educating Orang Asli youth to become skilled preachers today. The teaching material provided is comprehensive which includes tutorial and practical classes according to specific levels and skills trained by experienced instructors. This PETAMA program includes Fardhu Ain classes, Quran reading skills, communication and public speaking and practical teaching in addition to other strengthening activities such as motivation and identity camps, practical slaughtering, preaching pilgrimages, study tours, games and sports and culture.
 
Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji Program Pembangunan Tamadun Masyarakat Asli (PETAMA) dan peranannya terhadap dakwah Islamiah khususnya terhadap masyarakat Orang Asli di negeri Pahang. Usaha murni tersebut dilakukan melalui kaedah membina serta membangunkan kumpulan pendakwah dalam kalangan masyarakat Orang Asli sendiri. Justeru itu, PETAMA dapat dilihat sebagai satu program yang mampu mendidik remaja Orang Asli menjadi pendakwah yang kemahiran pada masa kini. Bahan pengajaran yang disediakan adalah komprehensif yang merangkumi kelas tutorial dan praktikal mengikut tahap serta kemahiran tertentu yang dilatih oleh pengajar yang berpengalaman. Program PETAMA ini merangkumi kelas Fardhu Ain, kemahiran membaca al-Quran, komunikasi dan pengucapan awam dan praktikal mengajar disamping aktiviti pemantapan lain seperti kem motivasi dan jati diri, praktikal penyembelihan, ziarah dakwah, lawatan sambil belajar, permainan dan sukan serta kebudayaan.
An assessment of relevant methodological elements and criteria for surveying sustainable agricultural and forestry biomass byproducts for energy purposes
Authors: Esteban Luis S. , Ciria Pilar , Carrasco Juan E.
Published: July 2023

Resource assessment is a necessary step for any project, plan, or future energy prospectus involving renewable energy sources. The assessment of biomass and, in particular, the so-called forest and agricultural field residues, faces particular methodological difficulties due to the scarcity and heterogeneity of the data sources. For agricultural residues such as cereal straw, bagasses, etc., the residue to product ratios (RPR) are the key data needed for the estimations. In the present work the values of these product ratios reported in the literature are surveyed and are seen to vary greatly, depending on the reporting source. Some methodological procedures for obtaining RPR values are considered, and guidelines for conducting the resource evaluation are indicated. For the estimation of forest field biomass resources a methodological procedure based on the different stand stages along a forest rotation is presented. The main steps of this methodology are based on the availability of basic quantitative data from forest stands and the assumption of different silvicultural operations during the stand rotations. Environmental constraints should be observed in biomass resource assessments. However, the lack of clear recommendations concerning biomass removal in different forest soil and climate conditions suggest that more research is required to assess the sustainability of biomass harvest. Chemical characterization of some of the most representative biomass materials is also presented.
Thermogravimetric analysis and weathering study by water immersion of alkali-treated bamboo strips
Authors: Dasa Mahuya , Chakrabarty Debabrata
Published: July 2023

The effects of alkali treatment on the thermal degradation and weathering properties of bamboo strips were investigated in this work. Dried bamboo strips with average dimensions of 100 x 15 x (1.1-1.5) mm were mercerized with caustic soda solution (10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) (w/v) at ambient temperature, maintaining a liquor-to-solids ratio of 15:1. All types of bamboo specimens were subjected to thermogravimetric anal-ysis and accelerated weathering by water immersion and further char-acterized by flexural property measurements. Water absorption and dimensional changes were recorded at 100% humidity, room temperature, and atmospheric pressure. The results showed that the treated bamboo strips had a higher deterioration in flexural properties compared to the untreated ones. Thermogravimetric analysis of all the samples indicated better thermal properties of alkali-treated samples. The highest activation energy was observed with a 15% alkali-treated bamboo sample.
Industrial applications and future prospects of microbial xylanases: A review
Authors: Dhiman Saurabh Sudha , Sharma Jitender , Battan Bindu
Published: July 2023

Microbial enzymes such as xylanases enable new technologies for industrial processes. Xylanases (xylanolytic enzyme) hydrolyze complex polysaccharides like xylan. Research during the past few decades has been dedicated to enhanced production, purification, and characterization of microbial xylanase. But for commercial applications detailed knowledge of regulatory mechanisms governing enzyme production and functioning should be required. Since application of xylanase in the commercial sector is widening, an understanding of its nature and properties for efficient and effective usage becomes crucial. Study of synergistic action of multiple forms and mechanism of action of xylanase makes it possible to use it for bio-bleaching of kraft pulp and for desizing and bio-scouring of fabrics. Results revealed that enzymatic treatment leads to the enhancement in various physical properties of the fabric and paper. This review will be helpful in determining the factors affecting xylanase production and its potential industrial applications in textile, paper, pulp, and other industries.
Elegant and Practical: Bindings of Books Printed in the Middle of 16th and the First Half of the 17th Centuries in Italy and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Library of Vilnius Jesuit Academy
Authors: Rusteikaitė Ieva
Published: July 2023

In the early modern period, the relentless growth in the copies of printed books and the increasing competition between craftsmen meant that, since the invention of Gutenberg until the 19th century, European bookbinders were forced to look for cheaper and quicker binding techniques. Based on this assumption, the article focuses on some of the bindings of books printed from the middle of the 16th until the middle of the 17th century which belonged to the library of Vilnius Jesuit Academy. This study is part of a broader research on the bindings of the Vilnius Jesuit Academy Library, and the article is limited to two groups of sources: books printed in Italy and books printed in the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth). The historical bindings are discussed by following the approach targeting the field of decorative arts and material culture studies, which is also well known as the ‘archaeology’ of the book or the bookbinding. It focuses not only on the decorative features of the cover of the book, but also on the structural features of the bindings which reveal comprehensively the work of the craftsmen of the past. This method of analysis is particularly useful for discussing not only decorated but also undecorated bindings which have so far received very limited attention in the research of the old Lithuanian book. As a result, the research revealed that the modest parchment bindings form nearly a half of all the examined bindings of the collection, and confirm the practical rather than the representational aspect of the Jesuit Library. According to the complexity of the technical execution and the number of operations involved in the process of binding, five binding techniques have been distinguished, ranging from the most complex to the simplest bindings, closely related with a retail bindings. What is more, a consistent number of parchment bindings are denoted by structural features, which is close to the Italian bookbinding tradition. The predominance of the latter in the group of Italian prints makes it possible to consider the possibility of already bound books entering the library of Vilnius Jesuit Academy. Moreover, the research has revealed certain binding features linked to the bookbinding traditions in Italy and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Long-Bone Radiographic Abnormalities as a Sign of Active Congenital Syphilis in Asymptomatic Newborns
Authors: Brion L. P. , Manuli M. , Rai B. , Kresch M. J. , Pavlov H. , Glaser J.
Published: July 2023

Metaphyseal abnormalities are present in greater than 90% of infants with symptomatic congenital syphilis. The incidence of these lesions in asymptomatic newborns in the present epidemic is not known. To determine the incidence of bone lesions at birth in asymptomatic congenital syphilis, long-bone films were obtained for all babies born during a 9-month period with a positive perinatal serology. Of 2544 newborns, 61 had a positive maternal serology and 40 also had a positive cord serology. Two symptomatic babies had abnormal radiographs and 12 of 59 asymptomatic newborns had metaphyseal changes consistent with congenital syphilis. It is concluded that long-bone radiographs are abnormal in approximately 20% of asymptomatic newborns with positive perinatal treponemal serology. With the increasing incidence of congenital syphilis, radiologic studies should be included in the assessment of all newborns with a positive serology. Indeed, those patients with any sign of active disease should be carefully followed because even treated infants remain at some risk for developing the late sequelae of congenital syphilis.
Heinrich Freiherr von Ohlendorff
Authors: Schröder Hans Joachim
Published: July 2023

Heinrich von Ohlendorff stieg durch den Handel mit Peru-Guano zu einem der reichsten Kaufleute Hamburgs auf. Mit seiner Frau Elisabeth gründete er eine zwölfköpfige Familie. 1880 begann jene, Tagebuch zu schreiben. Bis zu ihrem Tod füllte sie in staunenswerter Regelmäßigkeit 45 dickleibige Notizbücher. Die ungefähr 20.000 Seiten gewähren spannende Einblicke in das Leben einer aufstrebenden, dabei fest in die Gesellschaft des Hamburger Großbürgertums integrierten Familie. Sie ermöglichen es, Heinrich von Ohlendorff im Spiegel der Tagebücher seiner Frau zu porträtieren. Gleichzeitig lässt sich mit ihrer Hilfe ein faszinierendes Panoramabild der "feinen" Hamburgischen Gesellschaft zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts zeichnen. Die erste Biographie dieses Hamburger Kaufmanns, der zu den Donatoren der Hamburgischen Wissenschaftlichen Stiftung gehörte.
Desarrollo y validación de una escala de percepción de riesgo de COVID-19 en Perú
Authors: Zeladita-Huaman Jhon Alex , Franco-Chalco Eduardo , Zegarra-Chapoñan Roberto , Iguiñiz-Romero Ruth , Amemiya-Hoshi Isabel
Published: July 2023

Objetivos. Desarrollar y validar una escala de percepción de riesgo ante la COVID-19 (PR-COVID-19-PE) en población peruana. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal psicométrico, realizado en el 2022. En la fase 1 se diseñó la escala inicial mediante revisión teórica, grupos focales, panel de expertos y revisión documental de escalas. En la fase 2 se determinó la escala mediante juicio de expertos y una prueba piloto. En la fase 3 se hizo una encuesta virtual en 678 pobladores peruanos adultos. Se efectuó un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Para determinar la validez de criterio se realizó un análisis correlacional (r de Pearson) con una escala válida de percepción de riesgo y la escala de miedo a la COVID-19. Resultados. La PR-COVID-19-PE está compuestapor dos dimensiones (cognitivo y emocional), presentó buen ajuste en la validez de constructo (x2/gl=2,34, Comparative Fit Index = 0,96, Tucker-Lewis Index = 0,96, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0,05 y Standarized Root Mean-Square = 0,07) y óptima consistencia interna (ώ=0,88). Asimismo, reportó correlación con otra escala de percepción de riesgo ante la COVID-19 (r=0,70, p<0,001) y miedo a la COVID-19 (r = 0,41, p < 0,001). Además, presenta invarianza métrica y escalar tanto por sexo como por nivel educativo. Conclusiones. La escala PR-COVID-19-PE presentó adecuada confiabilidad y validez de contenido, constructo y criterio.Constituye un instrumento para medir la percepción de riesgo ante la COVID-19 en poblaciones similares. Sinembargo, se requiere estudios adicionales en diferentes grupos poblacionales.
Историјски ход Библиотеке Археoлoшког института у Београду кроз рад библиотекара
Authors: Никић Сања З. , Миловановић Милан Б.
Published: July 2023

Библиотека Археолошког института у Београду је научноистраживачка библиотека намењена истраживачима Археолошког института. Једна је од највећих специјалних библиотека са литературом из области археологије, историје, историје уметности, архитектуре, антропологије и осталих сродних наука на овим просторима. Њени запослени недавно су обележили седамдесет пет година постојања Библиотеке. Циљ овог рада је да представи развој Библиотеке кроз рад библиотекара. У првом делу историјата описани су формирање и радни задаци. Осавремењивање и прелазак са лисног на локални електронски каталог део је друге етапе. Новина у раду Библиотеке је свакако успостављање репозиторијума РАИ и транзиција са локалног електронског каталога WINISIS на национални библиотечко-информациони систем, односно узајамни каталог COBISS, која је у току.
Fault tectonics of the Ukhta fold in the Timan Ridge
Authors: Udoratin V. , Ezimova Yu. , Magomedova A.
Published: July 2023

he article deals with a model of the fault tectonics of the Ukhta fold in the Timan Ridge, created on the basis of reinterpretation of seismic data. By the results of constructions along the top of the Upper Proterozoic basement, the majority of the faults have a northwestern direction and extend both continuously and fragmentarily throughout the entire structure. Only north-west-directed faults are clearly traced over the surface of the Devonian deposits. The overlay of the obtained scheme onto the map of the anomalous magnetic field indicates that the identified faults are normally missed in the magnetic field when surveying at a scale of 1:50 000. For the detail site location of the faults and the continuous research of the geodynamic situation, a complex of field geophysical works is required to be conducted in the future.
Utility of VIG-Frail Index in a ED Short-Stay Unit: Frailty and Mortality Correlation
Authors: Blázquez-Andión Marta , Montiel-Dacosta Josep Anton , Rizzi-Bordigoni Miguel Alberto , Acosta-Mejuto Belén , Moline-Pareja Antoni , Ris-Romeu Josep , Puig-Campmany Mireia
Published: July 2023

Background: Frailty assessment allows the identification of patients at risk of death, and it is a challenge in both emergency departments and support wards. The aim here was to study the ability of the Frail-VIG Index (FI-VIG) in order to discriminate frailty groups of older adults and garner its correlation with mortality in an emergency department short-stay unit (2) Methods: Our observational, single-center, prospective study consecutively included patients over 65-years-old admitted to the unit between March 1, 2021, and April 30, 2021. (3) Results: A total of 302 patients were included (56% women), with a mean age of 83 ± 8 years, and 39.1% of them had a functional disability whilst 16.5% of them had dementia. A total of 174 patients (58%) met the frailty criteria (FI-VIG ≥0.2): 111 (63.8%) had mild frailty (FI-VIG 0.2 - 0.36), 52 (29.9%) had moderate frailty (FI-VIG 0.36 - 0.55), and 11 (6.3%) had advanced frailty (FI-VIG >0.55). Mortality at 30 days, 6 months, and 1 year was analyzed: no frailty was 6.3%, 10.8%, and 12.5%, respectively; mild frailty was 10.8%, 22.5%, and 22.5%, respectively; moderate frailty was 25%, 34.6%, and 42.3%, respectively; and advanced frailty was 36.4%, 54.5%, and 3.6%, respectively. This shows the significant differences between the groups (1-year mortality p<0.001). Mild frailty vs. non-frail HR was 2.47 (95%CI 1.12 - 5.46), moderate frailty vs. non-frail HR was 6.93 (95%CI 3.16 - 15.23), and advanced frailty vs. non-frail HR was 11.29 (95%CI 3.54 - 36.03). The mean test time was 7 minutes. (4) Conclusions: There was a strong correlation between frailty degree and mortality at 1, 6, and 12 months. FI-VIG Index is a fast and easy-to-use tool in this setting, and its routine implementation in SSUs could enable early risk stratification in order to detect vulnerable patients with specific needs.
Patterns of Food Selectivity among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Byrska Anna , Błażejczyk Idalia , Faruga Anna , Potaczek Maria , Wilczyński Krzysztof Maria , Janas-Kozik Małgorzata
Published: July 2023

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by food selectivity in a significant portion of the population. The nature of this selectivity remains unclear, with hypotheses suggesting associations with sensory disorders or stereotypical and repetitive patterns of activity and interests. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and nature of food selectivity traits in individuals with ASD compared to the neurotypical population. The study involved 219 participants, with 115 diagnosed with autism and 92 without. 12 children undergoing diagnosis were excluded from the analyses. Findings revealed that food selectivity traits are more common in individuals with ASD, with differences in preferences mainly involving structure, color, taste, and serving method. Children with ASD had more food selectivity traits than those without, and certain food characteristics could alter intake as they grow. Selectivity occurred for both sensory and stereotypical reasons, but stereotypical features significantly differentiated neurotypical individuals from those with ASD.
Application of Fuzzy Simple Additive Weighting Method in Group Decision Making for Capital Investment
Authors: Aliyeva Kamala , Aliyeva Aida , Aliyev Rashad , Özdeşer Mustafa
Published: July 2023

Investment management is a common process and practice used for achieving a desirable investment goal or outcome. Investment assessment should be carried out at various stages of project realization in accordance with capital investment volume. Investment risk management implies the effective control of all procedures and monitoring of risks in all phases of the investment project. Because of the reason that a single indicator in probability calculation of achieving optimal return from the investment does not exist, performing sufficiently reliable estimates of the quality of investments becomes a tedious task. There are many indicators, factors, and criteria required for consideration to reach the effective solution of the investment problem. Unfortunately, the systematic variation of economic situations in the marketplace stipulates the continuous and frequent changes of investment conditions and environment in which the investor should act and operate. Hence, the rules required for providing a reasonable quality of investment projects can be based only on investor’s management strategy and rely on investor’s intuition and practice. The importance of classification in investment management and decision making process is undeniable. The objects to be classified are described using assessments in accordance with various criteria which can be both quantitative and qualitative. With a competent formulation of the investment process, both methods are used in parallel. There exist various decision making approaches for the investment management, and simple additive weighting (SAW) is one of the well-known multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods aiming to provide an optimal decision for decision maker when solving various real-life problems, and particularly, investment problem. In this paper, fuzzy simple additive weighting (FSAW) method in group decision making is applied to undertake the capital investment expenditure for purchasing cars with the purpose of renting them to the public. The development of existing FSAW method is accomplished and this process involves the sensibility of outcomes to changes in the rate of fuzziness represented with decisions taken. Eventually, the degree of fuzziness involved in an analysis that directly attempts to model the immanent vagueness and imperfectness in particular precedency judgments made, is determined. A numerical example illustrates the importance and effectiveness of the suggested approach with the aim of ranking alternatives and hence, determining the most preferred alternative in MCDM problem.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Introduction and Changes of the Other Disease Modifiers’ Drugs in Heart Failure Patients: A Single Center Real World Experience
Authors: Tabella Erika , Correale Michele , Alcidi Gianmarco , Pugliese Rosanna , Ioannoni Sara , Romano Matteo , Palmieri Gianpaolo , Di Biase Matteo , Brunetti Natale Daniele , Iacoviello Massimo
Published: July 2023

Background. The type-2 sodium-glucose cotransporters inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a new relevant therapeutic option for patients affected by chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The aim of this study was to evaluate, in a real-world population from a single center, the feasibility of introducing SGLT2i and their interaction with other recommended drug classes. Methods. We evaluated the consecutive patients affected by chronic heart failure (CHF) since January 2022. At baseline clinical visit the therapy taken by the patients as well as that prescribed were accurately collected. During a 6-12 month follow-up the the changes in concomitant therapy were analyzed. Results. At baseline, among 350 patients evaluated, only 17 (5%) were already taking SGLT2i, 13 with HFrEF, 2 with CHF with mild reduced (HFmrEF) and 2 with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). After baseline evaluation, SGLT2i were prescribed to 220 (63%) of all the patients enrolled, among whom 178 (84%) of HFrEF patients, 25 (42%) of HFmrEF and 17 (22%) of HFpEF. After follow-up, SGLT2i therapy was highly tolerated and it was associated with a significant increased prescription of sacubitril/valsartan and a reduced use of diuretics. Finally, a significant improvement in functional status and left ventricular systolic function after SGLT2i therapy was observed. Conclusions. In this single center “real world” study, SGLT2i were prescribed in HFrEF patients most of all already in therapy with the other classes of drugs currently recommended for their treatment. Moreover, a further optimization in prescribed ther-apy was observed during a short term follow-up. These data further support the use of this thera-peutic approach in routine clinical practice.
Exploring a Novel Mexican Sign Language Lexicon Video Dataset
Authors: Martínez-Sánchez Víctor , Villalón-Turrubiates Iván , Cervantes-Álvarez Francisco , Hernández-Mejía Carlos
Published: July 2023

In Mexico, the incorporation of deaf people into education has been lacking since only 14% of the deaf population in the age group between 3 and 29 years access education with the support of a hearing aid. Additionally, those who have been incorporated frequently face inappropriate educational strategies which poorly develop the use of Mexican Sign Language (MSL) and therefore academical success and opportunities for insertion in the workplace are difficult. This research explores a novel mexican sign language lexicon video dataset containing the dynamical gestures most frequently used by MSL. Each gesture consists of a set of different versions of videos under uncontrolled conditions. MX-ITESO-100 data set is composed of a lexicon of 100 gestures and 5,000 videos from three participants with different grammatical elements. Additionally, the data set is evaluated in a two-step neural network model with an accuracy greater than 99%. and thus serves as a benchmark for future training of machine learning models in computer vision systems. Finally, this research provides an inclusive environment within society and organizations in particular for people with hearing impairment.
The role of age and sex in cervical lymph node metastasis of adult thyroid cancer: an analysis based on SEER database and real-world data
Authors: Li Zufei , Zuo Yingting , Zhang Yang , Wen Xiaohui
Published: July 2023

Objective To explore the role of age and sex in the cervical lymph node metastasis (CLNM) and lateral lymph node metastasis (LLNM) of thyroid cancer (TC).Methods Adult TC patients data from the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database between 2010–2015 years were obtained (22210 cases), TC patients from our hospital between 2017–2022 years were collected (985 cases). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed, P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results Males are more likely to develop CLNM than females, the odds ratio (OR) by univariate analysis is 1.78(1.36–2.39) for CLNM and 1.97(1.37–2.84) for LLNM in real-world data, 1.82(1.70–1.95) for CLNM and 2.42(2.21–2.65) for LLNM in SEER database, respectively; the OR by multivariate analysis is 1.84(1.38–2.44) for CLNM and 2.01(1.39–2.90) for LLNM in real-world data, 1.92(1.79–2.05) for CLNM and 1.76(1.56–1.99) for LLNM in SEER database, respectively. Adult patients aged ≤ 30 years are more likely to develop CLNM and LLNM than those of aged > 30 years, the OR by univariate analysis is 1.99(1.34–2.96) for CLNM, 1.99(1.25–3.18) for LLNM in real-world data and 2.13(1.95–2.32) for CLNM and 1.59(1.41–1.79) for LLNM in SEER database, respectively; the OR by multivariate analysis is 2.05(1.38–3.06) for CLNM and 2.06(1.29–3.31) for LLNM in real-world data, 2.30(2.10–2.51) for CLNM and 1.76(1.56–1.99) for LLNM in SEER database, respectively.Conclusion Males aged ≤ 30 years of adult TC patients were more likely to have CLNM and LLNM than females and aged > 30 years of patients. Sex and age should be fully considered in evaluating both CLNM and LLNM of TC.
Epidemiology, risk factors, and endoscopic evaluation of dyspepsia in the rural community of Odisha, India: a community-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Das Aswin Kumar , Choudhury Anurag , Swain Swagatika , Routray Dipanweeta , Nath Preetam , Singh Shivaram Prasad
Published: July 2023

Background: Prevalence of dyspepsia varied worldwide, including in India. Studies from India reported a prevalence between 14.9 to 30.4%. Risk factors associated with dyspepsia are Helicobacter pylori infection, predominantly vegetarianism, smoking, and tobacco chewing. Most of the studies have not evaluated patients with dyspepsia using esophagogastroduodenoscopy. There is a scarcity of literature estimating the prevalence from India’s rural population. The present study is designed to estimate the prevalence of dyspepsia, study the associated risk factors including dietary factors, and evaluate using esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
Methods: It is a community-based cross-sectional study carried out using Rome III criteria. Multi-staged sampling was done and data was collected by house-to-house survey. The subjects with dyspepsia were mobilized to undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The data were analyzed using SPSS and a two-tailed p-value < 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: Prevalence of dyspepsia in the rural community was found to be 29.6%. In univariate model, associated risk
factors of dyspepsia were older age group, predominantly vegetarian diet, regular tea intake, chewing tobacco,
smoking, and gudakhu use. In multivariate analysis, only smoking tobacco was found to be significantly associated. Endoscopic evaluation revealed 56% had functional dyspepsia. Abnormal findings reported were esophagitis (26%), antral gastritis (9%), antral ulcer (7%), and inflammatory esophageal polyp (2%).
Conclusion: Dyspepsia is a very common disease in Odisha with the majority diagnosed with functional dyspepsia. Smoking tobacco was found to be an independent risk factor for dyspepsia. Further studies using Rome IV criteria are recommended.
Where Do I Go When My Doctor’s Office Is Closed? The Availability of Out-of-Hours Care Information on Primary Care Practitioners’ Websites (Preprint)
Authors: Legg David , Napierala Hendrik , Holzinger Felix , Slagman Anna
Published: July 2023

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Aα-spectrum of duplicate and corona operations in graphs
Authors: Brondani André E. , França Francisca A. M. , Lima Rayan G. O. J.
Published: July 2023

Let G be a graph of order n, A(G) its adjacency matrix and D(G) the diagonal matrix of degrees of G. In 2017, for every α in [0, 1], Nikiforov defined the matrix Aα(G) = αD(G) + (1 − α)A(G). In this paper, we investigate the Aα-spectrum of graphs obtained from the duplicate and corona operations. As an application of our results, we provide conditions for the construction of some pairs of non isomorphic Aα-cospectral graphs.
Boundedness and asymptotic Behaviour of Solutions of some second-order nonlinear stochastic differential equations with delay
Authors: Olaleye S. J. , Aderogba A. A. , Ademola A. T. , Adesina O. A.
Published: July 2023

This paper considers a certain second-order nonlinear stochastic differential equation with delay. Novel conditions for the existence of solutions that are uniformly bounded and ultimately bounded are obtained. Moreover, we also study the asymptotic behaviour of solutions for the considered equation. We employ Lyapunov’s second method via an appropriate complete Lyapunov functional to achieve these. Obtained results are new, and they improve and complement some existing relatively recent results in the literature. Finally, an example is provided to illustrate the obtained results.
Martingales on principal fiber bundles
Authors: Catuogno Pedro , Stelmastchuk Simão N.
Published: July 2023

Let P(M,G) be a principal fiber bundle, let ω be a connection form on P(M,G), and consider a projectable connection ∇P on P(M,G). The aim of this work is to determine the ∇P -martingales in P(M,G). Our results allow establishing new characterizations of harmonic maps from Riemannian manifolds to principal fiber bundles.
Prosedur Penanganan Lost And Found di Hotel
Authors: Putra I Kadek Wiguna , Ismail Deden
Published: July 2023

Tujuan di balik penelitian ini adalah untuk memecah penanganan Lost and Found di Hotel Maya Sanur Resort and Spa dengan pedoman yang telah ditentukan sebelumnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam jangka waktu 6 bulan dimulai Desember 2021 - Mei 2022. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah strategi pemeriksaan binomial dengan melihat sejauh mana kasus atau uji persepsi faktor dikotomis dengan luasan normal, dalam pandangan sirkulasi binomial dengan jaminan batas kemungkinan. Luas yang dilihat sesuai SOP > 0,85 luas pengujian. Hasil investigasi ini menemukan bahwa: (1) Penanganan Lost and Found di divisi Housekeeping sudah sesuai dengan pedoman. Dari penjajakan ini, cenderung beralasan bahwa penanganan SOP Lost and Found di divisi Housekeeping Hotel Maya Sanur Resort and Spa sudah memenuhi prasyarat dengan baik.
 
The purpose behind this research is to break down the Lost and Found handling at Hotel Maya Sanur Resort and Spa with predetermined guidelines. This research was conducted within a period of 6 months starting December 2021 - May 2022. The research method used in this study is a binomial examination strategy by looking at the extent of the case or the perception test of dichotomous factors with normal extent, in view of the binomial circulation with guaranteed limits of possibilities. The area seen according to the SOP is > 0.85 area of the test. The results of this investigation found that: (1) The handling of Lost and Found in the Housekeeping division was in accordance with the guidelines. From this assessment, it tends to be reasonable that the handling of the Lost and Found SOP in the Housekeeping division of the Hotel Maya Sanur Resort and Spa has met the prerequisites well.
PENGARUH KONDISI KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN, AUDIT TENURE DAN OPINI AUDIT TAHUN SEBELUMNYA TERHADAP OPINI AUDIT GOING CONCERN
Authors: Pratama Alan , Hizazi Achmad , Mansur Fitrini
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti pengaruh Kondisi keuagan Perusahaan, Audit Tenure, dan Opini audit tahun sebelumnya terhadap penerimaan audit Going concern. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sektor transportasi yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2016-2019. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan purposive sampling dan diperoleh sebanyak 28 perusahaan dalam penelitian ini, Total yaitu 112 data. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan analisis regresi logistik dengan menggunkan software SPSS 26.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kondisi Keuangan Perusahaan, Audit Tenure, dan Opini audit tahun sebelumnya secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap penerimaan audit Going concern. Kondisi Keuangan Perusahaan dan Opini audit tahun sebelumnya secara persial berpengaruh terhadap penerimaan opini audit Going concern. Sedangkan Audit Tenure secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penerimaan opini audit Going concern.
PENGARUH KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN, KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL, KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL, KOMITE AUDIT, LEVERAGE DAN KOMPENSASI BONUS TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA (PADA PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE TAHUN 2016-2019)
Authors: Izazi Muhammad , Afrizal Afrizal , Yustien Reni
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris pengaruh komisaris independen, kepemilikan manajerial, kepemilikan institusional, komite audit, leverage dan kompensasi bonus terhadap manajemen laba pada perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode tahun 2016 – 2019. Pemilihan variabel di dalam penelitian ini didasarkan pada hasil jurnal-jurnal penelitian terdahulu yang menunjukkan hasil yang inkonsisten terhadap faktor  –  faktor yang mempengaruhi manajemen laba. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode tahun 2016-2019. Teknik penentuan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan kriteria sampel yaitu: 1). Perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2016-2019; 2). Perusahaan pertambangan yang tidak mengalami delisting dari Bursa Efek Indonesia dari tahun 2016-2019; dan 3). Perusahaan pertambangan yang menerbitkan laporan keuangan tahunan secara lengkap untuk tahun pelaporan dari tahun 2016-2019. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan software SPSS 22.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komisaris independen, kepemilikan manajerial dan leverage memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba, sedangkan kepemilikan institusional, komite audit dan kompensasi bonus tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba.
PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL TERHADAP KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN DENGAN PROFITABILITAS SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI PADA PERUSAHAAN PROPERTI, REAL ESTATE DAN KONSTRUKSI BANGUNAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2016-2019
Authors: Utami Widiyati , Erawati Teguh
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh likuiditas dan kepemilikan institusional terhadap kebijakan dividen dengan profitabilitas sebagai variabel moderasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan properti, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2016-2019. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan diperoleh sampel sebanyak 23 perusahaan. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dari www.idx.co.id. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda dan moderasi dengan uji nilai selisih mutlak, alat ukur yang digunakan SPSS 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial likuiditas berpengaruh negatif terhadap kebijakan dividen dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,007 < 0,05, kepemilikan institusional berpengaruh positif terhadap kebijakan dividen dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,032 < 0,05, profitabilitas tidak memoderasi pengaruh likuiditas terhadap kebijakan dividen dengan tingkat signifikansi 117 > 0,05, serta profitabilitas tidak memoderasi pengaruh kepemilikan institusional terhadap kebijakan dividen dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,221 > 0,05.
Effectiveness of Training for Peer Counselors to Improve Gender Awareness
Authors: Istati Mufida , Nuraini Helma
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to discover the effectiveness of training for trainers of peer counselors to improve gender awareness at two Islamic Universities in Banjarmasin City. The study employed a qualitative approach with the true experimental design in the form of a Pre-test Post-test Control Group Design. The study object was gender awareness. Data were collected using the gender awareness scale. The study was conducted in Banjarmasin on students of the Counseling Department of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin and Islamic University of Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjary. The data were analyzed using a T-test. The study discovered that training for trainers of peer counselors is effective to improve gender awareness observed from the significant test difference between the experiment and control groups.
The Effect of Expressive Writing Therapy to Improve Students' Public Speaking Ability in Front of the Class
Authors: Purnama Gagah Gilang , Rochani  , Dalimunthe Raudah Zaimah
Published: July 2023

This research was conducted to assist students in improving their public speaking skills with group guidance services using expressive writing therapy techniques. This study uses a quantitative experimental method. The total population is 275 students with population characteristics aged 15-17 at SMAN 1 Baros. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and got 10 students who had a low level of public speaking ability which were then given treatment. The analysis technique used in testing the hypothesis is the Wilcoxon signed ranks test. The results of the study were seen from the implementation of the pre-test and post-test, there was a significant increase from the average value of 66.2 to 104.2. Analysis of the Wilcoxon signed ranks test on the hypothesis decision making process, the value of 0.005 is lower than 0.05, so it can be concluded that the hypothesis is declared accepted. Thus statistically it can be concluded that group counseling with expressive writing therapy techniques can influence students' public speaking skills.
Perceptions, knowledge and training needs of health professionals regarding their preparedness for crisis and mass disasters: a descriptive review
Authors: Spireli Mirsini
Published: July 2023

Introduction: In recent years, the incidents of mass disasters have increased in intensity and frequency, with a great impact both on society as a whole and on the operation of health services. Health professionals have an important role in their treatment. However, their perceptions, knowledge and educational needs, regarding their preparedness in a critical situation, are not fully clarified.
Purpose: The purpose of this review was to investigate the perceptions, knowledge and educational needs regarding the preparedness of health professionals in the face of mass disasters.
Method: A complex search of the literature regarding crisis and emergency management by healthcare personnel was conducted between November 2018 and July 2020 in the online databases Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and the National Archive of Doctoral Dissertations. Inclusion criteria were the English and Greek language and the period of publication of the articles (from the year 2000 onwards). In addition, the studies should include only health professionals. Exclusion criteria were: the exclusive focus of the subject on vulnerable groups. Ultimately 20 studies were included in the review.
Results: The level of knowledge regarding the position and role of each health specialty in the event of a crisis or mass disaster, and therefore regarding the preparedness of health professionals, was found to be satisfactory. In many cases the frequent occurrence of catastrophic events in certain areas has led to the development of the level of preparedness of health personnel and contributed to better planning. However,
there were recorded gaps in knowledge regarding the psychological support of victims and as a result there were formulated needs for further training, with specific simulation scenarios for health professionals.
Conclusions: Health professionals have increased needs for training and education in dealing with crises and mass disasters. Designing and monitoring appropriate training programs will improve their preparedness and effectiveness in such situations.
PERENCANAAN PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA MIKROHIDRO (PLTMH) DI SUNGAI YEH DIKIS BANJAR LEBAH KABUPATEN TABANAN MENGGUNAKAN GENERATOR AC
Authors: Nazara Sahabat , Indra Partha Cokorde Gede , Sukerayasa I Wayan
Published: July 2023

Renewable energy is a naturally available energy source in nature, including wind, bioenergy, geothermal heat, solar radiation, flowing and high-drop water, as well as oceanic motion and temperature changes. Planning for the Micro Hydro Power Plant (PLTMH) in Yeh Dikis Banjar Lebah, Tabanan Regency, utilizes an AC generator as one of the ways renewable energy can be utilized. The literature review and observation methods were employed in this study to determine the turbine rotation speed required to drive the generator and to select the appropriate generator. Yeh Dikis River in Banjar Lebah, Tabanan Regency has a capacity of 30.62 kW, with a crossflow turbine operating at a rotation speed of 539 rpm and a torque of 321.81 Nm. The calculation results indicate that the generator capacity to be used is 21.55 kVA. Therefore, the chosen generator is the Generator Head Alternator with a rotation speed of 1500 rpm, providing an output power of 15.516 kW, a generator current of 31.75 A, and an efficiency of 90%. Since the turbine and generator rotation speeds are not compatible, a mechanical transmission system is required, achieved by designing pulley and belt ratios.
STUDI POTENSI PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA MIKRO HIDRO (PLTMH) DI SUNGAI YEH DIKIS BANJAR LEBAH KABUPATEN TABANAN
Authors: Ernest Putra Wahyudi , Sukerayasa I Wayan , Dwi Giriantari Ida Ayu
Published: July 2023

Renewable energy must be developed considering the depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the instability of fossil fuel prices. The development and implementation of environmentally friendly renewable energy sources needs serious attention. IESR's calculations in 2019 said that the potential for Micro hydro power plants (PLTMH) in Bali reached 15 MW. This research was conducted due to the presence of sufficient head and water flow as a potential to be PLTMH on the Yeh Dikis river. The purpose of this study is to identify the potential for electrical power that can be generated at the research location on the Yeh Dikis River, Banjar Lebah, Tabanan Regency, and determine the type of turbine to be used. The method used in this research is observation and literature study. The results of measurements and calculations performed, the available discharge potential is 0.381 m3/s and head fall is 8.2 m. The crossflow turbine is a viable option for implementing in the design of this PLTMH system on the Yeh Dikis river. The potential power that can be generated with a turbine efficiency of 0.75 and an assumption of a generator efficiency of 0.9 is 15.516 kW.
ANALISIS PENGARUH VARIASI DEBIT AIR TERHADAP KECEPATAN PUTARAN TURBIN CROSSFLOW PADA PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA MIKROHIDRO
Authors: Kartono N. A. , Indra Partha C. G. , Ariastina W. G. , Giriantari I. A. D. , Satya Kumara I N. , Sukerayasa I W.
Published: July 2023

The Yeh Dikis River in Tabanan Regency Bali has a natural environment which is considered suitable to be used as a tourism destination. The factor that supports the Yeh Dikis River to become a tourism object is the river's potential to generate electricity. In this paper, a particular turbine for micro-hydro power plant is designed. The Yeh Dikis River has a water discharge of 0.381 m3/s with a head value of 8.2 meters, with a potential output power of 18.15 kW. The value of the water discharge and the output power are used to determine the type of turbine used. The computation and simulation showed that the crossflow turbine is suitable for the power plant. The analysis showed that a water discharge of 0.381 m3/s with a penstock diameter of 0.44 meters produces a specific rotational speed of 186 rpm; while a water discharge of 0.381 m3/s with a penstock diameter of 0.55 meters produces a turbine specification rotation speed of 160 rpm. This indicated that the effective head value affects the determination of the penstock diameter and the water velocity. The smaller diameter of the penstock produces, the higher the velocity of the water flow in the pipe. A low effective head will result in a low specific rotational speed. It was found that the optimum turbine power output for a water discharge of 0.381 m3/s with a penstock diameter of 0.44 meters is 18.15 kW. The work of the crossflow turbine is validated using a turbine simulator to determine the rotational speed of the turbine for a particular torque.
Regional and spatial economics: Fundamental differences
Authors: EDRONOVA Valeriya D.
Published: July 2023

Subject. The article addresses regional and spatial economics.
Objectives. The aim is to identify fundamental differences between regional and spatial economics because these concepts are often not distinguished and are considered as synonyms.
Methods. The study draws on general scientific research methods.
Results. The paper unveils differences between spatial and regional economics, establishes boundaries between these concepts. Spatial and regional economics are two completely different fields of knowledge with different conceptual questions. Spatial economics is a part of economic theory; it regulates the interaction of socio-economic systems with objects of spatial development, while regional economics explores regional distribution of country's productive forces and specific features of the development of its regions.
Conclusions. The comparison of regional and spatial economics demonstrated that they can be distinguished by the vector of consideration: in the regional economy, production capacities and cycles of regions are analyzed, and in the spatial economy, the process of activity of subjects (oblast, federal district, State) is studied.
The structure of the total cost of risk situations (combinations) that arise when developing rocket and space technology
Authors: VIKULOV Sergei F. , NIKITIN Yurii A. , KARPENKO Kirill A.
Published: July 2023

Subject. This article deals with the issues of strengthening Russia's defense capability.
Objectives. The article aims to develop methods for forecasting the risks arising in the process of implementing the State Defense Order.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of mathematical modeling.
Results. The article presents an author-developed risk forecasting model, which can help optimize the use of financial and technological resources in the process of developing rocket and space technology and equipment.
Conclusions. The results of the study can be taken into account when designing defense contractors' development programmes.
The Effect of Online Learning Using Zoom on Undergraduate Students’ Ability to Understand Mathematical Concepts
Authors: Arahman Emy
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of online learning using the zoom application on statistics course towards the undergraduate students ability of Plantation Product Processing Technology Study Program at Politeknik Negeri Ketapang to understand the mathematical concepts. The study used the associative type of the quantitative research one group pretest-posttest design using the measurement technique towards the ability on understanding the mathematical concept and analysis t-test. The result showed that there was significant effect on online learning using zoom application on statistic course using 10 sample of undergraduate students towards the ability on understanding the mathematical concept. Keywords: Mathematical Understanding, Online, Zoom