bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Removal of Eosin Y Dye using Activated Carbons from Modified Wood Dust Powder of Dalbergia sisoo
Authors: Shrestha Dibyashree
Published: January 2022

An agro-waste/wood-dust of Dalbergia sisoo (Sisau)derived activated carbons have been applied as a potential adsorbent to remove anionic dye “Eosin Y” from aqueous solution. The activated carbons were synthesized by carbonization technique. The chemical activation was done by impregnating with three different impregnating agents, i.e. acid, base and salt, namely phosphoric acid (H3PO4) ,  potassium hydroxide (KOH) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). The prepared activated carbons were characterized by various instrumental techniques like TGA/DSC, XRD, Raman, FTIR, SEM and BET. The BET analysis gave the evidence of micropores and mesopores in the samples. The H3PO4 activated carbon sample revealed higher surface area than KOH and Na2CO3 activated samples. The amorphous nature of the sample was observed on the basis of XRD and Raman spectroscopy technique. The adsorption of dye was performed by varying the dye concentration, pH and sample dose. The maximum percent of dye removal by H3PO4 activated carbon (Dal-A) for Eosin Y was found to be 99.9 % at an aqueous solution of 20ppm, pH 3.5, adsorbent dose of 30 mg and 5 min of time as compared to KOH and Na2CO3 activated carbons; Dal-B and Dal-C respectively. This study proved to be highly successful in addressing the local problem of wastewater pollution of garment and textile industrial effluents using locally available wood dust of Dalbergia sisoo. Acidic pH environment was found to be more conducive in the removal of Eosin Y dye.
Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Informal Sector’s Women in Damak, Jhapa
Authors: Khadka Gopal
Published: January 2022

Economic sectors are broadly categorized as formal and informal sectors. Informal sector is also known as informal economy and grey economy. Informal sectors are beyond the monitoring system and tax system of government. To explore social and economic effects ofcovid-19 on informal sector’s women, this study is conducted as the title of effects of covid-19 pandemic on informal sector’s women in damak, Jhapa. It is based on the theoretical assumption of feminism. It employs exploratory research design and is based on both primary and secondary sources of data. The study revealed that there are very bad effects ofcovid-19 pandemic on women’s livelihood, who are involved in informal economic sectors especially in street vending. The pandemic has indeed affected by decreasing the income of the women. The working condition in regards to hours of work per day and days of work per week has decreased significantly affecting the income. Additional problems such as less customer flow, low income, increased municipality eviction and lack of supplies of goods increased and led to indebtedness, and no saving at all during the pandemic. It suggests that concerned authorities should make effective institutional frameworks to empower women involved in informal sector of economy.
Remittances Levels and Trends
Authors: Kunwar Laxman Singh
Published: January 2022

This paper attempts to describe remittances levels and trends at global, regional and national levels. Remittances are being global phenomenon and its impacts have been increased from local level to global economy of world. It has been one of the top issues to analyze and address employment and economy sectors of local to national economy of remittances receiving countries of worlds. The paper is based on secondary sources of information with aim of find level and trends of remittances from national to global levels. Remittances through migration phenomenon has shown the evidences of in reducing poverty levels of remittances receiving regions or countries but the use of remittances pattern differs from one community to other. Nationally and globally volume of remittances has been increased with compared to previous years.
Exploring the Variation of Human Development in SAARC Countries
Authors: Gautam Shanta
Published: January 2022

Human development should be seen as an extensive, innovative, appreciative and community procedure, rather than the simple expansion of health, education and income. The countries in this globe should have strong ‘human development policies and strategies to attained the better outcome in the sector of income, health and education. In this condition all state should focused to build basic human capabilities and should be related to attained peace, security and community participation for resource mobilization and for social dynamics. These necessities can be seen in a range of occurrence in past and present in different location. It is clear that low is the variation about the outcome of HDI with reference to time in a decade better are the strategies for the human development. In SAARC countries some examination of human development and its components were reviewed and use summary statistics found improved in the value of human development index. Similarly the scale of variations in different statistics are found in decreasing order. The value of coefficient of variances were 15.64% in 2014, 14.33% in 2018 and 13.8% in 2020 respectively. Those figures shows increasing in consistency in mean HDI with decreasing pattern in variation in value of HDI and progress in human development. The variation in these three components which is depending on strategies of the respective country. The peace, freedom with societal partnership, might be seen as a social democratic mission. The summary statistics reflect the situation of the variation in the SAARC countries. The variation in HDI is in decreasing order from 2014 to 2020. Similarly five countries are found below the average HDI out of eight countries and found in progress. Among these eight countries Sri Lanka is in top position where as Afghanistan is in the lowest position. These statistics clearly explored the existing scenario of the human development status of SAARC region.
Financial Performance of Public Enterprises of Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Rohit Kumar , Pokharel Shiva Prasad
Published: January 2022

Public enterprises are established, owned, and managed by the government to run industrial and commercial activities. The objective of the study is to examine the financial status of Public Enterprises (PEs) of Nepal. The study assesses based on some selected profitability indicators for eleven years. One public enterprise from each sector of the total of six sectors of them was selected. Secondary data was used. The sources such as the annual reviews by the Ministry of Finance, the annual report by Nepal Rastra Bank were chosen. This is purely quantitative research. Profitability ratios such as NPR, ROCE, ROE, and OER were employed over the years in analyzing the available financial information. Mean were computed for key analysis. NAC has the highest mean on NPR followed by NOC,DDC, JEMCL, and NEA. The NAC has the best financial status among sample PEs in terms of NPR. The finding suggests that the performance of NOC recorded the highest on ROCE. This is followed by NAC, NEA, JEMCL and DDC.NOC has the highest mean on ROE followed by RBB, NAC, JEMCL, DDC, and NEA. NEA has the highest mean on OER among the sample PEs. This is followed by DDC, NOC, NAC, RBB and JEMCL. NOC has the highest performance in terms of ROCE and ROE. Similarly, NAC has the highest performance on NPR. JEMCL seems to be the highest efficiency and cost-effective in terms of OER.
Analisis Perbandingan Stabilitas Retaining Wall Soldier Piles dengan Reinforced Earth Wall
Authors: Syafiarti Arintha Indah Dwi , Hamdan Faisal , Alrizal Fahmi Firdaus
Published: January 2022

Tol Serpong Balaraja adalah proyek infrastuktur yang diharapkan menjadi solusi pemecahan masalah kepadatan lalu lintas di Tangerang Selatan. Pada proyek Tol Serpong Balaraja terdapat pekerjaan dinding penahan tanah pada STA 2+200 – STA 2+400 untuk menahan timbunan yang menerima beban jalan on/off ramp. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbandingan antara perencanaan dinding penahan tanah menggunakan metode soldier piles dan reinforced earth wall dengan perkuatan geogrid. Permodelan stabilitas internal dinding penahan tanah pada setiap metode dilakukan menggunakan PLAXIS. Dan stabilitas eksternal dihitung berdasarkan tegangan tanah horizontal. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa dinding penahan tanah yang menggunakan soldier piles, menunjukkan stabilitas internal yang lebih besar daripada metode reinforced earth wall.
Pengaruh Waktu Pemeraman Pada Stabilisasi Tanah Lempung dengan Campuran Limbah Batu Gamping di Tinjau dari Kuat Geser Tanah
Authors: Kambu Oktovianus , Utami Gati Sri
Published: January 2022

Tanah dasar berjenis marine soft clay yang terbentuk dari sedimentasi pelapukan biota laut. Jika tanah dasar tersebut mempunyai daya dukung rendah dan kembang susut yang tinggi, maka bangunan yang ada diatas tanah tersebut sering mengalami kerusakan seperti tanah di daerah Wonorejo Timur. Sehingga sebelum tanah tersebut digunakan sebagai tanah dasar, diperbaiki terlebih dahulu. Salah sat metode yang digunakan untuk memperbaiki adalah dengan stabilisasi dengan campuran limbah batu gamping. Prosentase campuran adalah 6%,9%,12% dengan pemeraman 6, 12, 18 hari. Pengujian laboratorium meliputi: Analisa Saringan, Atterberg Limit, standartProctor, dan Direct Shear. Hasil pengujiantanah lempung Wonorejo Timur sebelum distabilisasi dengan campuran limbah batu gampingadalah nilai Indek Plastisitas (IP) = 40,55% dengan nilai kohesi (C) = 0.1394 Kg/cm2 dan sudut geser dalam (?) =23,96­­o. Penambahan prosentase limbah batu gamping dan waktu pemeraman pada stabilisasi tanah lempung dapat menurunkan sifat plastisitas dan menaikan parameter kuat geser. Nilai indek plastisitas terkecil pada campuran 12% waktu pemeraman 18 hari (IP = 16.37%) nilai kohesi terbesar pada campuran 12% pemeraman 12 hari (C = 0.3467Kg/cm2) dan sudut geser dalam pada 12% pemeraman 18 hari (Ø = 81.73?). Prosentase limbah batu gamping optimum sebagai campuran stabilisasi tanah lempung adalah batu gamping 12 % dengan pemeraman 12 hari baik untuk menurunkan sifat plastisitas dan menaikan nilai parameter kuat geser tanah.
Re-Design Jembatan THP dengan Sistem Box Girder Segmental
Authors: Propika Jaka , Septiarsilia Yanisfa
Published: January 2022

Jembatan Surabaya atau yang lebih dikenal oleh warga Surabaya dengan jembatan THP Kenjeran, dibangun diatas laut atau pantai kenjeran dengan menghubungkan Jl. Raya Pantai Lama (sisi utara) dengan Jl. Sukolilo Lor (sisi selatan). Merupakan jembatan baru dan menjadi ikonik di Kota Surabaya, sehingga banyak didatangi pengunjung dari berbagai tempat. Didesain menggunakan struktur beton pratekan, dimana balok I-Girder menjadi gelagar utama, Pier Head sebagai tumpuan perletakan gelagar, pilar beton sebagai penyangga, dan tentunya pondasi tiang pancang sebagai pendukung struktur atas jembatan. Karena dengan bentang jembatan yang tidak panjang, yaitu 32 meter, dan membutuhkan banyak pilar, sehingga volume beton yang diperlukan untuk membangun Jembatan Surabaya menjadi besar dan kurang efisien. Maka penulis merencanakan penelitian ulang dengan memodifikasi jembatan menjadi sistem box girder segmental dengan bentang 48 meter guna mengoptimasi jumlah pier head dan pilar, dan diharapkan menjadi lebih efisien. Penelitian ini dimulai dengan pengumpulan data – data perencanaan dan literatur yang diperlukan seperti jurnal, buku referensi, dan sumber lainnya. Dalam penelitian ini akan mengacu pada SNI 1725-2016, SNI 2833-2016, dan RSNI T-02-2005 yang dikhususkan untuk merencanakan struktur jembatan. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan bentuk dan dimensi penampang box girder dengan tinggi 3,2 meter dan lebar 16 meter, jumlah tendon prtegang 18 tendon dengan masing-masing tendon memiliki 24 strand, dan jumlah pilar berkurang dari 7 pilar menjadi 5 pilar dengan jumlah atau kuantiti volume beton yang sama seperti perencanaan sebelumnya.
Analisis Karakteristik Parkir, Drop Off dan Pick Up Area Berdasarkan Demand Bandara Juanda Surabaya
Authors: Hafizah Nafilah El , Firdausi Mutiara
Published: January 2022

Juanda Airport as one of airports in Indonesia has served domestic and international flight. Airports are usually located in outlying areas accessible via direct access freeways or transit lines rather than at the center of metropolitan areas restricted by local grid networks, so their market area can be measured. The modes used at Juanda airport are dominated by private vehicles and cab. And it caused a lot of queue in the drop zone area at the peak hour and also needed some additional parking area which has overloaded in capacity. Information on the use of transportation modes is very important to know. This needs sould important in order to maximize the need for facilities related to the use of access modes to the airport. The method used is to identify the use of vehicles that access the airport, evaluate the performance of parking lots, evaluate of pick up and drop off area, evaluate the number of queues at the drop off and pick up area and when if mass transportation is held to provide access modes to the airport. The result shows that private vehicles dominate as vehicles accessing the airport by 87,78% and public vehicles by 12,23%. Peak hours of vehicles arrival at 9 AM. The analysis of the use of the drop off area a queue of vehicles by 87,57% and demand in the parking lots of 60,37%. From the proposal of using mass transportation to reduce queue in the drop zone area by 12,42% and reduction in parking lots demand by 39,62%.
Analisis Kebutuhan Lahan Dan Sarana Prasarana Pengelolaan Sampah (Studi Kasus : TPA Ngegong Kota Blitar)
Authors: Hayuningrat Mitha Aulia , Rahmadyanti Erina
Published: January 2022

The existence of waste is still a problem that affects almost all regions in Indonesia. Leachate is a liquid produced from the decomposition of waste in landfills which can seep into the ground and can contaminate groundwater and its surroundings. Until now, waste management, such as recycling waste or directly dumping it into a landfill, can be done using the Landfill method (landfilling) or an incinerator (incineration) is still needed to solve the waste problem. This discussion is to examine the impact of leachate channels on the environment, leachate management systems and land requirements. This study was conducted at the location of the Kenep Final Disposal Site in Pasuruan Regency. Therefore, efforts to manage existing leachate water are needed before discharge to a receiving water body or river. In this discussion, the leachate discharge value of 0,689 lt/dt was obtained so that the results for the dimensions of the Leachate Management Installation were obtained for the Stabilization Pool area 85.04 m², depth of 3.5 m, long 10 m, wide 8.5 m, and an efficiency of 67%. The Facultative pool area 198.43 m², depth of 3 m, long 15 m, wide 13.23 m, and an efficiency of 50%. The Maturation Pool area 198.43 m², depth of 3 m, long 15 m, wide 13.23 m and an efficiency of 50%. And it takes a widening of the area for the Kenep Final Disposal Site in Pasuruan Regency by 0.6 hectares or 6000 m².
Analisis Desain Pondasi Strauss Pile Pada Bangunan Rumah Sederhana Gunung Anyar Surabaya
Authors: Wardani Mila Kusuma
Published: January 2022

Construction of a simple 2-story house located in Gunung Anyar, Surabaya with conditions based on an investigation of 19 m deep clay soft soil. The selection of the Strauss Pile Foundation based on the type of soil and building is simple. The calculation of the carrying capacity is calculated based on the Sondir data using the Meyerhoff method. The calculation of the settlement is carried out with an immediate and a consolidated. The calculation of the carrying capacity of the Strauss Pile is using the Meyerhoff method with variations in the diameter of the Strauss pile 20 cm, 30 cm, 40 cm to a depth of 10 m. The selected single pile selected at a depth of 7 m diameter 40 cm has an allowable carrying capacity value of 4.06 tons. From the results of the loading input on the residence using SAP 2000, the maximum load is 20.99 tons. Based on the single pile bearing capacity, the maximum load is 7 piles. Calculation of group piles obtained an efficiency value with 4D uniform pile spacing of 0.82% and a large decrease of 8.5 cm. From the decrease obtained, it still fulfills the decrease in the decrease of 15 cm based on the U.S.S.R
Analisis Penentuan Tarif Jasa Transportasi Udara Rute Kediri - Jakarta di Bandar Udara Kediri
Authors: Putra Kurnia Hadi , Azizah Fenti Nur
Published: January 2022

Kediri Airport has been developed by Gudang Garam Ltd and Angkasa Pura I Ltd since 15April 2020. This airport will open the access of surrounding areas such as Tulung Agung, Blitar, Ponorogo, Trenggalek, Madiun, and Magetan. To know the tariff value for the flight of Kediri-Jakarta route, the researcher conducted value analyses using ATP (Ability To Pay) and WTP (Willingness To Pay) as well as tariff analysis based on the Government Regulation No.51 Year 2014. Meanwhile, the methods used to count ATP value wasHousehold Budget and the one for calculating WTP wasState Preference.The result of ATP (Ability To Pay) earned averagely IDR 361,000,00, while WTP (Willingness To Pay) gained averagely IDR 784,000,00. This sort of condition was named Captive Riders, meaning that the willingness to pay for transportation service was higher than the ability to pay for transportation service. The calculation using the Government Regulation No. 51 in 2014 obtained tariff IDR 1.204.753,50, in the other words, this value was more than the willingness and ability to pay of passengers who want to use the transport service of Kediri Airport. Accordingly, the subsidy from government is necessary.
THE USE OF SENSORY DEPRIVATION IN PATIENTS WITH LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF MILD COMBAT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Authors: Korshnyak V.O. , Stoyanov A.N. , Ostapenko I.O. , Hruzevskyi O.A.
Published: January 2022

Relevance. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its consequences often lead to disability, the progression of both the syndromes that arise after trauma and comorbid pathology. Resistance to emerging therapy dictates the search for new pathogenetically grounded, effective approaches to the treatment of this pathology. Particular attention should be paid to the consequences of mild brain lesions, the number of which is increasing, and their diagnosis is difficult, incl. due to compensation in the early stages of low states, ignoring the existing symptoms, followed by inadequacy of therapeutic measures, which leads to persistent violations of the mechanisms of regulation and adaptation.

Objective of the study was to study sensory deprivation on the dynamics of indices of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), its neurohormonal link and melatonin hormone in patients with the consequences of mild combat TBI.

Materials and methods. We examined 53 patients with the consequences of mild mine-explosive TBI, who were treated with the method of sensory deprivation in a special float chamber. The course of treatment was 10-12 sessions, 45-60 minutes a day. Investigated – neurological status, the state of the ANS: autonomic tone, reactivity, provision of activity, its neurohormonal link (adrenaline, norepinephrine, melatonin), microcirculation in the vessels of the bulbar conjunctiva. A similar examination was carried out after the course of sensory deprivation.

Results. The clinical picture was dominated by stem symptoms, impaired activity of the ANS, limbic-reticular complex with inhibition of the reflex sphere, asthenization, disturbances in circadian rhythms, impaired emotional-volitional sphere, the presence of hypothalamic-stem paroxysms.

Conclusions. Sensory deprivation has a significant effect on the functional state of the suprasegmental structures of the ANS and other above-mentioned indicators in patients with the consequences of combat TBI, that is, it helps to restore balance and synchronicity in the activity of the suprasegmental structures.
PROFESSIONAL RISKS WHEN APPLYING PESTICIDES USING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT: FEATURES AND COMPARATIVE HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT
Authors: Borysenko A.A. , Antonenko A.N. , Omelchuk S.T. , Bardov V.G. , Borysenko A.V.
Published: January 2022

Relevance. More and more widespread use in the world, and in Ukraine in particular, is acquiring a method of applying pesticides from the air using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones). It is expected that in the global agricultural market in the period from 2018 to 2026 the growth rate of drone use will be up to +18.5%.

Objective: hygienic assessment of working conditions and occupational risks when applying pesticides using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), analysis of their features and comparison with other most common types of treatment in agriculture.

Materials and methods. Field studies were carried out in 2018–2021. When introducing the drug, certified equipment was used: a backpack sprayer SOLO-10, a trailed boom sprayer AMAZON 1201 UF combined with an MTZ 82.1 “Belorus” tractor, an Agras T16 unmanned aerial vehicle for spraying fields produced by DJ company, aircraft AN-2 combined with OZh-2 (with valveless liquid cut-off). Air sampling was performed using a “Typhoon” portable aspirator.

Results. Analysis of calculations for the determination of inhalation for azoxystrobin (0.12 ± 0.004) and cyproconazole (54.2 ± 1.23); complex for azoxystrobin (0.52 ± 0.01) and cyproconazole (58.4 ± 1, 8) and combined (0.59 ± 0.01) risks showed that they are the highest for the signalman indicating the direction of flight to the pilot. Reliably lower risks of the negative impact of the working environment on the health of the sprayer tanker than the operator / tractor driver, aircraft pilot and signalman. Note that inhalation, percutaneous, complex and combined risks are reliably higher only for the drone tanker compared to the data for the outdoor pilot when a pesticide is introduced from the air.

Conclusion. It was found that the risks for workers involved in the processing of crops by UAVs are significantly lower compared to aviation treatment, and are in the same range with the risks of other types of processing (rod, fan, knapsack).
FEATURES OF FATAL INJURIES WHEN SHOOTING FROM CONVERTED AND REACTIVATED WEAPONS (TWO CASES FROM EXPERT PRACTICE)
Authors: Shcherbak V.V. , Sapielkin V.V. , Lavrynenko O.V. , Melnyk S.V.
Published: January 2022

Relevance. Gunshot injuries from converted and re-activated (remanufactured) weapons are increasingly common in expert practice. This is due to the free circulation of such weapons, which are not controlled by authorized bodies, no documents or registration are required for their acquisition, and their transfer to a combat state is a technologically simple and fast process.
Objective: analysis of the nature and characteristics of injuries caused by shots from converted and reactivated weapons, based on data obtained in forensic medical expert practice in the study of corpses of victims with gunshot wounds to the head, as well as on the results of forensic ballistic examinations of firearms and ammunition for them.
Materials and methods. Cases of forensic medical examination of gunshot wounds to the head when fired from converted and reactivated (recovered) hand-held firearms, resulting in the death of the victims.
Results. The study found that the use of signal weapons (pistol "Stalker-M906" converted for firing pistol cartridges of 9 mm RA caliber) and recovered neutralized weapons (mass-dimensional model of a 7.62 mm Nagant revolver equipped with non-standard ammunition) when fired at point-blank and at close range led to fatal penetrating gunshot wounds, accompanied by perforated fractures of the skull bones, destruction of the brain substance and intracranial hemorrhages.
Conclusions. The analyzed cases of gunshot wounds when fired from converted and reactivated weapons indicate the potential danger of causing fatal injuries to a person. Consequently, an important issue is to strengthen control over the circulation, use and storage of signal and neutralized weapons.
ADOLESCENT DRUG ADDICTION IN UKRAINE: SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS. Review
Authors: Podolian V.M.
Published: January 2022

Relevance. The relevance is determined by the danger of drug addiction among Ukrainian adolescents, and the lack of attention by parents to the study of this problem, and the lack of proper attention to this issue in most Ukrainian schools. Currently, the main social and psychological aspects that motivate modern Ukrainian adolescents to use drugs have not been sufficiently identified and studied.

Objective: to identify the dominant psychological and social factors that motivate Ukrainian adolescents to start using drugs.

Methods. Analysis of publications from scientometric electronic databases by keywords. Search depth - 18 years (2001-2018).

Results. The social factors that influence the spread of adolescent drug addiction in Ukraine include the decline in the general standard of living in the country over the past 25-30 years; mass unemployment among the population, lack of life prospects for a large part of the country's population; the spread of the AIDS epidemic among the population (the number of drug addicts among HIV-infected reaches 80%); the growth of crime in modern Ukrainian society and the associated availability of drugs. Also, the indifference of modern Ukrainian society to the existing problem; the absence of a state program to prevent the spread of drugs among adolescents with the mandatory registration of new drug addicts, and the presence in the high school curriculum of special lessons that explain the essence of the problem and ways to solve it.

Factors of a psychological nature that affect the spread of adolescent drug addiction in Ukraine include: inattention of parents to this problem, lack of preventive work in families to reverse trends in drug use by adolescents; bad microclimate in the families of adolescent drug addicts, the indifference of parents to children's problems; alcoholism of parents in the families of young drug addicts; the example of friends who started using drugs at a young age; the desire of adolescents to try new sensations; the inability of adolescents to understand for themselves the harm that drugs can potentially do to them and their organism.

Conclusions. Problems in families are a major reason for modern children to use drugs.
Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus Deformities. Surgical treatment with SCARF Osteotomy Technique.
Authors: Ruci Julian , Gjika Eduart
Published: January 2022

Introduction; Many procedures are described in the literature for the surgical management of hallux valgus. There are over 130 surgical procedures described. There is ever rising enthusiasm among orthopedic surgeons regarding diaphyseal osteotomy ever since Burutaran described the procedure in 1973. We report our experience of treating severe cases of Hallux Valgus deformity with a SCARF osteotomy at the last three years follow-up, at patients diagnosed and operated in the University Hospital of Trauma, from January 2015 - February 2018. The technique we are presenting, provides the correction of moderate to severe hallux valgus deformities.

Material and Methods: Correction of hallux valgus deformities was achieved using a Z step osteotomy cut to realign the first metatarsal bone. A retrospective analysis was undertaken in 38 consecutive patients (54 feet).  All results were analyzed by clinical examination, a questionnaire including the AOFAS forefoot score, modified, and plain roentgenograms.

Results: Hallux valgus and intermetatarsal angle improved at mean 19.6° and 6.9°, respectively. Mean forefoot score improved from 50.1 to 91 points out of 100 possible points. Satisfactory healing time was expressed by an average return back to their attitude of 6-12 weeks, without including physiotherapy. Persistence or recurrence of hallux valgus was seen in 3 patients (8%). The complication rate was 5.4% including superficial wound infection, atrophy of the muscles, traumatic dislocation of the distal fragment.

Conclusion: Scarf osteotomy is a powerful and versatile procedure to correct hallux valgus deformity,  and  provides a predictable and satisfying result. Scarfs are not considered as a single osteotomy but as a combination of several procedures and displacement in several planes are possible.
Actual tendencies of Hallux Valgus surgical treatment.
Authors: Ruci Julian , Selmani Edvin
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to evaluate which of the methods selected in patients with moderate or severe hallux valgus a result in a better correction of hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) in Scarf osteotomy as compared to Chevron osteotomy.

Material and methods; In our study, we selected 36 patients, 16 scarf and 20 chevron osteotomies, with all surgical options from skin incision, capsular and bunionectomy to bone reorientation. Deformities of patients were classified as mild, moderate and severe according to clinical and radiological findings. The results were measured using radiographic HVA, IMA and distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA).

Results: No statistical differences were found in HVA, IMA and DMAA between scarf and chevron osteotomy in mild to moderate hallux valgus. In severe hallux valgus, Scarf osteotomy corrected HVA better than Chevron, although this group consisted of twelve patients. Two patients in the Chevron group and three in the Scarf group developed subluxation of the metatarsophalangeal joint.

Conclusion: In patients with moderate and severe hallux valgus the results of Scarf and Chevron osteotomy have no specific difference. Change to IMA angle with the subluxation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint some months after operation were the main cause for insufficient correction. We favor the Scarf osteotomy because it is more profitable, with correction of HVA and IMA.
The Progress of Patients with Blunt Abdominal Trauma Depending on the Number of the Damaged Organs.
Authors: Dogjani Agron , Haxhirexha Kastriot , Gjata Arben , Blloshmi Amarildo , Bendo Hysni
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is one of the most common traumatic emergencies and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, which is associated with a number of causes despite improvements in their management. This study aims to assess 308 cases of BAT and their management depending on the number of Injured organs.

Material and Methods: The study has a retrospective character and it has been realized within the period of time from January 20016 to December 2018. In our study are included 308 trauma cases admitted at the University Hospital of Trauma in Tirana Albania. All recorded data were grouped as follows; Demographic data, trauma mechanism, admission time in hospital, the mode of management…

Results: The sample of the population was chosen by chance which means that this study is included all trauma cases presented at the emergency department and hadn’t any study limitation. In our study, based on the mechanism of trauma, motor vehicle accident [191(62%)] was the most common mechanism of injury, and most of the patients in our study were male [231(75%)], female [77 (25%)] with an M:F ratio of 3:1. The spleen [118 (38.3%)] was the most damaged organ after BAT, and the most common surgical procedure performed was splenectomy [53 (35.5%)]. The majority of traumatized patients presented to the Emergency Department in stable hemodynamic condition [145 (47.1%)]

Conclusions: The progress of patients with BAT has a close relationship with The number of injured organs. The number and presence of EAI organs were important which worsen patient conditions and influence at the prognosis. The time of hospitalization of patients has a lot to do with the result. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can save many lives.
Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2005 – 2008
Authors: Tillman Barry , Gomillion Mark , Person George , McKinney Justin , Thomas Bill
Published: January 2022

SS-AGR-323, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Barry Tillman, Mark Gomillion, George Person, Justin McKinney, and Bill Thomas, provides data from University of Florida trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2005-2008. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2009.
Importación de Frutas Tropicales de Tailandia
Authors: Evans Edward A. , Nalampang Sikavas
Published: January 2022

FE803, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Edward A. Evans and Sikavas Nalampang, is the Spanish language version of FE719, Importation of Tropical Fruits from Thailand. It assesses the price competitiveness of imports of longan and lychee, outlines import regulations, and highlights Thailand’s production and export trends for these commodities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, July 2009.
Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Basics
Authors: Tomasello Jessica , McDonell Lauren , Monroe Martha C. , Oxarart Annie
Published: January 2022

FOR-221, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jessica Tomasello, Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Annie Oxarart, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It discusses non-renewable and renewable energy sources in general and woody biomass as a source of renewable energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
FOR221/FR283: Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Basics (ufl.edu)
Preventing Foodborne and Non-foodborne Illness: Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Authors: Wright Anita C. , Goodrich-Schneider Renée M. , Hubbard Michael A. , Schneider Keith R.
Published: January 2022

FSHN09-01, a 3-page fact sheet by Anita C. Wright, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Michael A. Hubbard, and Keith R. Schneider, describes this bacterium that occurs naturally in coastal waters throughout the world and is linked to illnesses associated with consumption of raw or improperly cooked seafood — type of illness, who is at risk of infection, how common infections are, how they occur, how to receive and store seafood and shellfish, and methods to prevent infection in high-risk individuals. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, July 2009.
FSHN0901/FS146: Preventing Foodborne and Non-foodborne Illness: Vibrio parahaemolyticus (ufl.edu)
Healthy Living: Reliable Web Sites
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Martin Leigh Ann
Published: January 2022

Revised! FCS-8587-Eng, a 2-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, lists trustworthy sites related to nutrition, health, food safety, and resources for older people. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2009.
Working with Nonprofit Organizations in Community Settings: Concept, Problem Identification
Authors: Bolton Elizabeth B. , Guest-Jelley Anna
Published: January 2022

This is part of a series of 2-5 page fact sheets by Elizabeth B. Bolton and Anna Guest-Jelley that provide guidance for building a non-profit organization, from establishing its mission to effectively lobbying. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2009. Reviewed June 2012.
Working with Nonprofit Organizations in Community Settings: Governance, Board Functions
Authors: Bolton Elizabeth B. , Guest-Jelley Anna
Published: January 2022

This is part of a series of 2-5 page fact sheets by Elizabeth B. Bolton and Anna Guest-Jelley that provide guidance for building a non-profit organization, from establishing its mission to effectively lobbying. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2009. Reviewed June 2012.
Estimating Copper, Manganese and Zinc Micronutrients in Fungicide Applications
Authors: Poh Bee Ling , Gevens Amanda , Simonne Eric , Snodgrass Crystal
Published: January 2022

HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.
Management of External Parasites with Forced-Use Dust Bags
Authors: Kaufman Phillip E. , Koehler Philip G. , Butler Jerry F.
Published: January 2022

Revised! ENY-281, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler, describes this safe, economical, and effective technique for managing external parasites on cattle in Florida — background, directions for hanging commercial dust bags, safety, cost of treatment, and effectiveness. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2009.
ENY-281/IG135: Forced-Use Dust Bags for Management of External Parasites (ufl.edu)
Fuller Rose Beetle, Naupactus godmanni (Crotch) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Gyeltshen Jamba , Hodges Amanda
Published: January 2022

Revised! EENY-375, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this cosmopolitan beetle whose extensive list of hosts include citrus, cucurbits, strawberry, beans, peach, rhubarb, rose, and potato — synonymy, distribution, description, biology, host plants, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
EENY-375/IN678: Fuller Rose Beetle, Naupactus godmanni (Crotch) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (ufl.edu)
Solarization for Pest Management in Florida
Authors: Krueger Romy , McSorley Robert
Published: January 2022

ENY-902, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Romy Krueger and Robert McSorley, describes this soil management practice that is typically carried out during the warm summer months to benefit crops grown in the following fall — how it works, technical advice, affected organisms, integrating soil fertility, and considerations/drawbacks. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2009.
ENY-902/IN824: Solarization for Pest Management in Florida (ufl.edu)
Sunn Hemp - A Cover Crop in Florida
Authors: Li Yuncong , Wang Qingren , Klassen Waldemar , Hanlon Edward A.
Published: January 2022

Revised! SL-306 (formerly SS-AGR-96), a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Yuncong Li, Qingren Wang, Waldemar Klassen, and Edward A. Hanlon, Jr., describes this green manure crop that has been grown for centuries in Southeast Asia — origin and distribution, description, uses, production and harvest, and seed production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, August 2009.
SL 306/TR003: Sunn Hemp—A Promising Cover Crop in Florida (ufl.edu)
Florida Scrub-Jay: A Species in Peril
Authors: Johnson Steve A. , Miller Karl E. , Blunden Travis
Published: January 2022

WEC-261, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson, Karl E. Miller, and Travis Blunden, provides biological information about the Florida Scrub-Jay and the unique habitat it depends on for survival. It also includes advice for how people can help conserve this unique and imperiled bird. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
Social Norms for Behavior Change: A Synopsis
Authors: Warner Laura A. , Cantrell Megan , Diaz John M.
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this document is to discuss some of the important distinctions and definitions associated with social norms, so Extension professionals and other types of nonformal education practitioners can improve the efficacy of their behavior change interventions. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication may be considered an advanced resource for those who are already familiar with basic principles of social norms. Written by Laura A. Warner, Megan S. Cantrell, and John M. Diaz.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc406
The Indirect Effects of Oil Price on Consumption Through Assets
Authors: Razmi Seyedeh Fatemeh , Torki Leila , Razmi Seyed Mohammad Javad , Mohaghegh Dowlatabadi Ehsan
Published: January 2022

This research considers how oil price can indirectly affect consumption through asset prices of stock and house. Using the theory of consumption wealth effect, this research shows that, unexpectedly, a rise in oil price would lead to increase in consumption. The research uses the data of three OECD countries of France, Canada and the United States from quarter 1st 1997 to quarter 3rd 2017 and vector autoregression model. Empirical results prove that a positive shock to oil price has a positive indirect effect on consumptions of France and Canada via both asset prices. The indirect effect of oil price on US consumption only exists through stock price. The duration of indirect effect of oil price on consumption depends on dependency of consumption to asset prices in each country.
Armenian Energy System Development: The Prospects of EAEU Single Energy Market
Authors: Sokolova Elizaveta S. , Panina Olga V. , Krasyukova Natalia L. , Kushchev Nikolay P.
Published: January 2022

Armenia today is a country with significant energy and economic issues. The country has come over a difficult period of military conflict, it's highly dependent on imports of energy resources, the national energy system is out-of-date. The energy issues require significant financial investments, which can't be provided in the current conditions. This defines the theoretical and practical significance of the research, especially in the context of the need for reforms in energy sector and in economy in general. In addition to that Armenia is isolated from EAEU single energy market, which proves to be a problem for the country. The authors focused on the analysis of weak and strong points of the Armenian energy industry, revealing and proving, that the current situation harms economic development of the country. The key strong points revealed are the willingness of cooperation with Russia, readiness for the green transformation, access to the international financial market, readiness of the legal framework. Based on these findings and on the econometric model, that proves that natural gas, oil and hydroenergy are the most significant energy resources for the GDP of the country, contributing to its growth, the authors have developed recommendations for the development of the Armenian energy industry, taking into account the poor situation with financial resources in the country in general and the dependency of Armenian energy system on the Russian energy sector companies.
Peningkatan Daya Saing UMKM di Era New Normal Melalui Strategi Pembuatan Konten Promosi Digital
Authors: Mavilinda Hera Febria , Nazaruddin Akhmad , Daud Islahuddin , Siregar Muhammad Ichsan
Published: January 2022

Pada Era New Normal penggunaan platform digital media sosial seperti Instagram dan facebook menjadi pilihan yang tepat bagi para pelaku Unit Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) untuk memasarkan produknya. Agar UMKM dapat sukses mempromosikan produknya secara online, pelaku UMKM perlu merancang strategi pemasaran berbasis digital (Digital Marketing) diantaranya melalui pembuatan konten promosi digital. Permasalahan yang terjadi saat ini adalah masih rendahnya kemampuan para pelaku UMKM dalam memasarkan produknya pada platform digital. Kurangnya pengetahuan para pelaku UMKM dalam membuat konten promosi  digital menjadi penyebab dari rendahnya daya saing UMKM dalam konteks pemasaran digital. Kondisi tersebut juga terjadi pada UMKM yang ada di Kota Palembang, dimana masih banyak pelaku UMKM di Kota Palembang yang belum memanfaatkan platform digital sebagai media promosi online karena keterbatasan pengetahuan dan kemampuannya. Merujuk pada kondisi tersebut, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk memberikan edukasi dalam bentuk pelatihan kepada para pelaku UMKM mengenai cara merancang strategi pembuatan konten promosi digital. Sehingga diharapkan melalui pelatihan ini  dapat meningkatkan kemampuan UMKM dalam merancang strategi pembuatan konten promosi digital untuk menarik minat pembelian konsumen dan meningkatkan kembali volume penjualan yang mengalami penurunan akibat dampak pandemi tersebut, sekaligus meningkatkan daya saing nya dalam mempertahankan bisnis di Era New Normal.
Bimbingan Teknis Problematika dan Tata Kelola Usaha Koperasi Wilayah Binaan Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten Demak
Authors: Hardiningsih Pancawati , Mariana Novita , Srimindarti Ceacilia , Sulastri Sulastri
Published: January 2022

Kegagalan sebuah usaha yang dilakukan pengusaha pemula terjadi karena mereka mendirikan usaha tanpa  berpikir panjang. Hal ini terjadi karena persiapannya belum matang sehingga mengembangkan bisnisnya sambil berjalan dan banyak penyesuaian yang harus dilakukan  selama jalannya usaha karena dari awal model bisnisnya belum tepat. Hal ini terjadi pada pelaku UMKM maupun Koperasi binaan Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten Demak. Model bisnis kanvas merupakan salah satu alternative design dengan menggunakan model bisnis, akan lebih mudah untuk mendapatkan kepastian bisnis, mudah untuk melihat keadaan bisnis pada masa sekarang dan bagaimana memajukannya. Model bisnis ini juga bisa dipakai sebagai dasar untuk membuat rencana bisnis. Bintek dilakukan sebagai bentuk pemahaman pengenalan strategi membaca kondisi usaha dan potensi, tata kelola serta growth up zone potensi internal maupun eksternal pengelolaan UMKM dan koperasi yang baik dan terstruktur bagi pelaku usaha.  Hasil dari kegiatan pelatihan ini para pengelola koperasi dan pelaku usaha UMKM memiliki pengetahuan, wawasan dan mampu membuat model bisnis yang sesuai dengan rencana bisnis
PENTINGNYA EDUKASI KEUANGAN KELUARGA
Authors: Widyartono Agustinus , Kewal Suramaya Suci , Putranto Yohanes Andri , Mendari Anastasia Sri , Heriyanto Heriyanto
Published: January 2022

Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat dilakukan tim dan pihak mitra dalam bentuk daring dengan menggunakan zoom. Link zoom dipersiapkan oleh pihak mitra. Pemberian materi mengenai “Pelatihan Perencanaan Keuangan : Pentingnya Edukasi Keuangan Keluarga” menjadi penting mengingat salah satu masalah didalam keluarga adalah masalah keuangan. Mitra pengabdian ini yakni Komisi Keluarga Dekanat 1 Keuskupan Agung Palembang mempercayakan pemberian materi ini pada Tim dosen-dosen Fakultas Bisnis dan Akuntansi Universitas Katolik Musi Charitas Palembang.  Pelatihan ini diikuti 56 peserta dari berbagai paroki, namun yang mengisi kuesioner yang dibagikan tim sebanyak 45 peserta. Pelatihan Perencanaan Keuangan :Pentingnya Edukasi Keuangan Keluarga telah berjalan dengan baik, dan mitra juga menyatakan rasa terima kasihnya atas terselenggaranya kegiatan ini, serta mengharapkan kegiatan serupa untuk diadakan lagi. Adapun sasaran (target luaran) dalam kegiatan ini juga cukup tercapai, dengan adanya peningkatan jawaban yang benar setelah peserta  mengikuti pelatihan.