bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seroprevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis Infection in Patients with Hyperlipidemia: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Sari Mohammad Amin , Karimian Paridokht , Beigom Kia Eshrat , Mohebali Mehdi , Aghakhani Amirhossin , Darabi Enayat , Fakhrieh- Kashan Zohre
Published: September 2024

Background: Strongyloides stercoralis is one of the soil-transmitted helminths (STH) in tropical and subtropical regions. The role of lipid profile has been investigated in the survival of larval stages of helminths, but there is limited information about the role of lipid profiles and strongyloidiasis. Hence, we aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of S. stercoralis infection in patients with hyperlipidemia is compared with the non-hyperlipidemia.
Methods: In 2023, participants were selected from the laboratory of Porsina Hospital in Guilan Province, northern Iran and their lipid profiles including TG, CHOL, LDL, HDL, and VLDL were measured. They were divided into two groups of case and control and matched based on sex and age. S. stercoralis Ab (IgG) was measured by ELISA methods, using the NovaTec kit. Finally, statistical analysis was performed.
Results: Each case and control group consisted of 105 participants, from 13 to 80 years old. 56.66% were female and 43.33% were male. The sero-prevalence of S. stercoralis was found 4.76% in the case group compared to 0.95% in the control group. We found an association between TG fall and VLDL with sero-prevalence of S. stercoralis in hyperlipidemia group (P= 0.034), but other lipid profiles did not show a significant association. A significant relationship was found between contact with dogs and sero-prevalence of S. stercoralis (P=0.001).
Conclusion: The sero-prevalence of S. stercoralis in the case group was 5 times higher than the control group. A significant association between TG and VLDL fall with S. stercoralis Ab (IgG) was observed, but future studies with more sample sizes are suggested to investigate the anti-atherogenic effect of S. stercoralis. Also, a genetic assessment of S. stercoralis and the host (humane and dogs) is recommended to research zoonotic potential in epidemic areas.
Case Notification of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis at Different Elevations in the North-Central Ethiopia from 2018 To 2022
Authors: Gashaw Bizuayehu , Yizengaw Endalew , Nibret Endalkachew , Workineh Addisu , Tilahun Feleke
Published: September 2024

Background: We aimed to analyze a four-year trend of Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) to determine risk levels and hotspots in North-central Ethiopia.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Boru Meda Hospital (BMH) from March to April 2023, focusing on CL patients treated at the leishmaniasis treatment center (LTC). Data collected included age, gender, CL type, and other clinical factors. Each patient's origin was traced and geographically mapped by elevation to assess CL risk levels.
Results: There were a total of 573 CL patients reported from 46 districts, with a higher number of male patients (n=356) compared to female patients (n=217) (P <0.001). The median age of the patients was 21 years [15-30], with the highest number of CL cases observed among individuals aged 16 to 30 years. The majority of cases (69%) presented with localized CL (LCL). About 39% of patients had a previous treatment history for CL. A significant clustering of CL cases was observed at elevation of 2301-3300 meters above sea level (χ2:17.5; P <0.001), with the highest incidence (case notification) of 14.2/100,000 population.
Conclusion: Foci of CL, were burdened at higher elevations and no clinical variation were observed between elevation differences. The majority of cases were concentrated in an area covering approximately 21.4% of the total land mass. CL continues to be a significant issue in North-central Ethiopia and has the potential to spread to new areas.
Human Infection with the Nematode Gongylonema sp.: A Case Report from Bulgaria
Authors: Vuchev Dimitar , Popova Galya , Tomova Maya
Published: September 2024

We report a case of infection with the zoonotic nematode Gongylonema sp. in a 24-year-old woman from Varna, Bulgaria. Two days before seeking medical attention, the patient had noticed a filamentous mass in her buccal mucosa that migrated when touched with the tongue. She manually removed a thread-like worm from the mucosa near her lower lip. Albendazole was prescribed for three days. The patient had no history of travelling abroad or contact with animals. To our knowledge, this is the sixth case that has been reported in the country.
Occurrence of Trypanosoma evansi Infection in Rottweiler Dog from Cauvery Delta Region of Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Report
Authors: Rangasamy Velusamy , Annamalai Latchumikanthan , Kanniappan Vijayasarathi Matheri , Mani Saravanan , Natarajan Babu Prasath , Chinnaswamy Prabu Ponnachipudur , Alagarsamy Alagesan
Published: September 2024

Trypanosomes are the extraerythrocytic haemoflagellate protozoan parasites of domestic and wild animals including dogs. A male Rottweiler dog was presented with the history of anorexia, cloudy eyes and vomiting for a week. The dog was examined both physically and clinically. Blood was collected and subjected to haematological and biochemical analysis. Echocardiography of the thoracic cavity and ultrasonography of the abdominal cavity were performed. Molecular confirmation of parasite was carried out by PCR and DNA was sequenced to identify strain variations. Upon clinical examination, the dog revealed emaciation with high fever, unilateral corneal opacity, anemia, enlarged lymph nodes and distended abdomen. Echocardiography of the thoracic cavity showed ventricular hypertrophy and cardiomyopathy. Ultrasonography of the abdominal cavity showed splenomegaly and renomegaly. Haematological findings revealed decreased haemoglobin and erythrocyte count and biochemical findings revealed increased BUN and creatinine, hypoglycemia and hypoalbuminemia. Wet film and blood smear examination revealed actively motile trypanosomes and massive infection of trypanosomes, respectively. Molecular confirmation of species was carried out by amplification of 227 bp partial VSG gene of Trypanososma evansi, subsequently sequenced and phylogenitically analysed. The infected dog was treated intramuscularly with diminazene aceturate @ 3.5 mg /kg b.wt along with the supportive therapy. The study described the occurrence and diagnosis of trypanosomosis in dog. Early diagnosis and timely treatment is the most reliable way to safeguard the companion animals. It is the first report on trypanosomosis in dog from Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu, India.
12th National and 5th International Congress of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases of Iran (NICOPA XII), Karaj, Iran 2024
Authors: Zibaei Mohammad , Heidari Aliehsan
Published: September 2024

The Article Abstract is not available.
Optimizing Coagulation Profile E-Reporting: A Design Thinking Perspective on Healthcare and Technological Integration
Authors: Nohuddin Puteri NE , Noordin Nora Azima , Kadir Zahidah Abd , Yesufu Lawal O. , Zainol Zuraini , Singh Prasis Ja , Ch’ng Kelvin , So Phon Phan Nop
Published: September 2024

The coagulation profile report is crucial for assessing blood clots and diagnosing various bleeding disorders. Key metrics in these reports include the international normalized ratio (INR), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), platelet count, and fibrinogen levels. Traditionally, these reports have been delivered through paper-based methods, which often face significant challenges such as human errors, delays in distribution, and limited accessibility. To address these issues, this preliminary investigation explores integrating technology into the reporting process for coagulation profiles. By leveraging a design-thinking approach, the study aims to understand the needs and preferences of stakeholders and users. This approach includes creating personas to represent different user types, mapping their experiences through empathy and journey maps, and generating and testing ideas through ideation and prototyping. The core objective of the study is to develop a mobile application that simplifies and enhances the reporting process of coagulation profiles. This application is designed to integrate seamlessly with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, providing real-time notifications to healthcare providers when laboratory results are available. The proposed solution aims to improve the timeliness and accuracy of reporting, facilitating better patient care and more efficient workflows. The paper details the components of this solution, including the prototype design and the validation procedures used to ensure its effectiveness. The study seeks to revolutionize how coagulation profiles are documented and communicated in healthcare by adopting a digital reporting system.
Upscaling Current Data Caching and Prefetching Strategies for Online Databases in Nigeria
Authors: Kehinde Olatunji Austine , Zulkifli Zahidah , Salwana Ely , Putri Junurham Nur Leyni Nilam , Mahmud Murni , Bahmaid Salem
Published: September 2024

This study investigated upscaling current data caching and prefetching strategies for online databases in Nigeria, with a focus on practical implications. The research design adopted for this study was the descriptive survey. The population comprised of all undergraduate’s library students in public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. A simple random sampling technique was adopted to select 200 library students from Ekiti State University in the study area. The instrument used for data collection was a structured 4 Likert type questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed to the respondents to find out the effectiveness of caching and prefetching techniques on online databases. The instrument was both face and content validated by two experts from the department of Library studies in Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti State.  The reliability of the instrument was ensured using Pearson Product Moment Correlation formula which yielded a coefficient of 0.99.  The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The result showed that the current caching and prefetching techniques employed in online databases are highly effective; the different access patterns have effect on the effectiveness of caching and prefetching techniques in online databases and there are impacts of cache coherence mechanisms on the efficiency of caching and prefetching techniques in online databases. It was therefore recommended that the inclusion of caching and prefetching in curriculum is important across all educational level in Nigeria, with a clear emphasis on the practical implications. In addition, caching and perfecting have come under fire for focusing mostly on computer science.
Blockchain-Enhanced Traceability Framework for Smart Farming with Integrated Ontology-Based Data Standardization
Authors: King David Wong You , Riza Muhammad Arif , Leong Liew Kok , Mohamad Ummul Hanan , Kadir Rabiah Abdul , Zulkifli Mohammad Fairus , Ahmad Mohammad Nazir
Published: September 2024

This paper introduces a new conceptual framework to enhance crop traceability within smart farming environments. The framework merges blockchain technology with ontology-based data standardization to address persistent challenges in traditional traceability systems, such as data fragmentation and inconsistencies. The primary goal is establishing a transparent, reliable, and efficient traceability process from farm to table. The methodology employed in this research follows the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM), involving iterative cycles of designing, building, and evaluating the proposed framework to ensure its effectiveness in real-world applications. The framework offers a promising solution to improve food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and data-driven agricultural decision-making by capitalizing on blockchain's immutable and decentralized attributes and leveraging standardized data formats facilitated by ontologies. The proposed framework comprises three key components: ontology development, system integration, and blockchain implementation. Ontology development addresses data fragmentation and inconsistencies by providing a common language and structure for data exchange. Meanwhile, system integration ensures seamless data exchange among stakeholders, and blockchain implementation secures and verifies traceability records to maintain data integrity and trust. This integrated system is expected to foster trust and collaboration among all participants in the agricultural supply chain, thereby advancing the efficiency and sustainability of smart farming practices. Through continuous refinement and validation, this research aims to significantly contribute to the practical implementation of advanced traceability solutions in the agricultural sector, ensuring that these systems are robust, scalable, and adaptable to various farming contexts.
Citizen Adoption of E-Government Services: A Systematic Literature Review with Weight and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Saleh Rakib Ahmed , Haizan Nor Rozi Nor , Islam Md. Tariqul , Jusoh Yusmadi Yah , Abdullah Salfarina , Mooduto HA , Dahlan A. Ahmad
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the determinants influencing citizens' intentions to embrace and use e-government services in developing countries. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, known for their rigorous and systematic approach, are employed to examine the fundamental attributes, provide extensive descriptive statistics, synthesize the elements, use analytical tools, and present the results from the selected quantitative papers. A weighted meta-analysis was performed on forty-three quantitative research articles on e-government adoption, encompassing 401 relationships, and published in journals within the last ten years. All the participants are from the Asian and African continents. The findings suggest that perceived trust, perceived quality, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, self-efficacy, and facilitating conditions are the most crucial factors of behavioral intention via the mediation effects of attitude and perceived satisfaction. Furthermore, several demographic characteristics, such as age, gender, education, and experience with e-government services, moderate the association between the mediators and behavioral intention. Thus, we propose a new citizen-centric model named the Integrated Model of E-government Adoption (IMEGA), designed to address the current research gap and predict the extent to which citizens in developing countries would accept e-government services. This paper examines the implications of the findings for both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Furthermore, the limits of the current study are acknowledged, and future research directions have been provided.
Evaluation of Reactive Oxygen Species, Antioxidants and Lipid Peroxidation Biomarkers in Diabetics Mellitus Type2
Authors: Abdul Hussein Jabbar Amer Radhi , ali kamil Tabarek , Mohammed Khadairi Maher
Published: September 2024

This study aims to evaluate the reactive oxygen species ROS, enzyme and non-enzyme antioxidants and peroxidation of lipid biomarkers in diabetic patients in diabetic center of Merjan hospital city. The current study reveals that the concentration of reactive oxygen species, Malondialdehyde MDA, catalase CAT and glutathione S-transferase activities were appeared significant differences at P≤ 0.05 that increased in diabetic disorder when compared with patient without diabetic While the activity of superoxide dismutase, concentration of vitamin C and glutathione were revealed significant differences at  P ≤  0.05 which are decreased in patients when compare with healthy volunteers .
(Re)pensando a Educação Física Escolar a partir das necessárias tensões culturais contemporâneas
Authors: Clemente Mateus Cardoso , Sousa Galdino Rodrigues
Published: September 2024

Diante da pequena produção crítica/social sobre o xadrez na Educação Física, este artigo tem como objetivo explorá-la em uma ótica antirracista e decolonialista. No que diz respeito aos aspectos metodológicos, esta pesquisa se desenvolveu a partir de um mestrado profissional em educação, com abordagem qualitativa e procedimentos de pesquisa caracterizados como de natureza aplicada. Quanto às técnicas de coleta de dados, utilizamos observações e anotações em diário de bordo. Para o tratamento dos dados, adotamos a análise de conteúdo, preconizada por Bardin (2006). Quanto aos resultados principais, consideramos os seguintes: o desenvolvimento de um produto educacional, denominado “xadrez antirracista e decolonialista”, que se somou a uma proposta de desenvolvimento profissional ofertada a professores da educação pública dos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental, bem como a intervenções, nessa perspectiva, com estudantes de Educação Física da Educação Básica.
Ensino de Libras como língua adicional e formação de professores no Tocantins
Authors: Coura Felipe de Almeida
Published: September 2024

O ensino de Libras em diferentes contextos tem atravessado décadas, mas falar dessa temática na educação básica pode ainda ser uma realidade, além de recente, um pouco delicada. Este estudo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a atual política de ensino de Libras na educação básica no estado do Tocantins e seus desdobramentos, com foco no público ouvinte, que aprende a Libras como língua adicional. Percebe-se que o ensino de Libras na educação básica busca valorizar o aspecto multilíngue do Brasil, contando com diversos atores nesse processo de implementação e contribuindo com respostas inovadoras da escola em relação ao ensino de línguas adicionais.
Keanekaragaman Makrofauna Di Atas Permukaan Tanah Pada Hutan Kemasyarakatan Desa Hujung Kabupaten Lampung Barat
Authors: Oktapiani Desta , Asmarahman Ceng , Tsani Machya Kartika , Harianto Sugeng P.
Published: September 2024

Makrofauna tanah merupakan komponen penting untuk melihat kesuburan tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis terhadap keanekaragaman makrofauna di atas permukaan tanah pada hutan kemasyarakatan Desa Hujung Kabupaten Lampung Barat. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui metode survei. Pengamatan dilakukan dengan menggunakan pitfall trap pada 5 titik pengamatan, setiap titik pengamatan dipasang 10 trap. Pengamatan yang dilakukan pada musim kemarau dan musim hujan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 748 individu yang tergolong dalam 27 spesies, 13 ordo, 18 famili. Pada musim kemarau dan musim penghujan didominasi oleh jenis Odontoponera denticulata. Nilai indeks keanekaragaman menunjukkan pada musim kemarau 1,67 % dan pada musim hujan 1,22 % nilai indeks persebaran tertinggi pada makrofauna tanah jenis jenis Odontoponera denticulata dengan nilai 4,93 musim kemarau dan 4,74 musim hujan.
STUDI KEBERHASILAN PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN KENARI (Canarium indicum L.) PROVENAN MORELA PADA KEBUN BENIH DESA HATUSUA KECAMATAN KAIRATU KABUPATEN SERAM BAGIAN BARAT
Authors: Miru Rian , Siahaya Ludya , Aponno Hendrik S.E.S
Published: September 2024

Studi keberhasilan pertumbahan tanaman kenari provenan Morela pada kebun benih Provenan Morela di Desa Hatusua Kecamatan Kairatu Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat”. Skripsi ini membahas tentang keberhasilan pertumbuhan dan kualitas tanaman kenari provenan Morela yang ditanam di desa Hatusua, Kecamatan Kairatu, Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat. Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat keberhasilan tanaman kenari dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa rata-rata persen tumbuh tanaman kenari hidup mencapai 84% dengan jumlah tanaman hidup sebanyak 336 pohon dan jumlah tanaman mati sebanyak 64 pohon. Tingkat keberhasilan ini lebih dari nilai rata-rata yang di tetapkan oleh Permen LHK No 23 Tahun 2021, yaitu 75%. Selain itu hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa tinggi total dan diameter tanaman kenari pada provenan Morela memiliki variasi yang signifikan, dengan nilai rata-rata tinggi total 1,46 m dan diameter 1,30 cm. Jumlah daun taanaman kenari juga memiliki variasi yang signifikan, dengan nilai rata-rata 10,44 helai daun. Faktor- faktor yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan tanaman kenari meliputi kondisi dan cara pengangkutan bibit, cara penanman dan pemupukan, kandungan bahan organik dalam tanah, serta kondisi iklim seperti curah hujan. Dalam hal ini, curah hujan yang relatif tinggi pada tahun 2023- 2024 rata-rata berkisar antara 2056 - 667 mm dengan suhu berkisar antara 23,42°C- 32°C, kelembaban udara kisaran 50% - 92%, intesitas cahaya pada provenan kenari berkisar antara 3558 – 11524 lux, pH tanah pada tanaman kenari provenan morela kisaran 6 – 7 netral, dan kelembaban tanah pada tanaman kenari berkisar antara 5 – 8 jumlah air pada tanaman sangat tercukupi. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa tanaman kenari yang di tanam di lokasi penelitian berada pada kategori berhasil dan memiliki potensi yang baik untuk di kembangkan sebagai tanaman yang produktif dan berkelanjutan.
Pengaruh Suhu dan Waktu Penyeduhan Teh Daun Kelakai (Stenochlarna Palutris) Dengan Treatmen Asam Lemon (Citrus Limon) Terhadap Kadar Besi (Fe)
Authors: Chotimah Husnul , Wijinidyah Ayutha , Selvia Jerry , E Lumban Gaol Susan
Published: September 2024

Iron (Fe) is one of the many nutrients found in kelakai. Lemon acid treatment (Citrus lemonade) is used in the processing of kelakai tea powder as an effort to increase the nutritional value of the plant. The aim of this research is to determine how temperature and brewing time affect the iron (Fe) content in kelakai leaf tea (Stenochlarna palutris) prepared with lemon acid (Citrus lemonade). This research used a 2 factorial completely randomized design (CRD) and was experimental. There are two factors: the first is the temperature at which the brewing is done (40, 50 and 60 degrees Celsius), and the second is the brewing time (1, 5 and 10 minutes) with three repetitions. Two-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used in data analysis, along with an additional 5% Honestly Significant Difference (BNJ) test. These findings show a very significant influence of brewing temperature, brewing time, and the combination of temperature and brewing time. The results of the research show that moderate temperatures produce high iron (Fe) levels, moderate brewing results in high iron (Fe) levels. The brewing temperature treatment T2 (50oC) had the highest amount of calcium at 2.73778 ppm. Iron (Fe) levels are low at temperature T1 (400C) of 1.42000 ppm.  The effect of brewing time on high iron (Fe) levels at F2 time (5 minutes) is 2.73778 ppm. The lowest iron (Fe) content was located at the longest brewing time, namely F3 (10 minutes) at 1.12267 ppm. T3F2 (600C, 5 Minutes) with iron (Fe) content of 3,707 ppm.  The treatment that produces the lowest iron (Fe) content is T2F3 (500C, 10 minutes) with a value of 0.702 ppm
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN HORMON 2,4 D TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKSPLAN DAUN RAMANIA (Bouea macrophylla Griffith) SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Pratama Yuda Agus , Fitriani Adistina , Payung Damaris , Syahid Yulianto , Kristyanto Sigit
Published: September 2024

Ramania as known as Gandaria (Bouea macrophylla Griffith), belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Ramania is a tropical fruit plant native to Southeast Asia and has been commercially grown in the ASEAN region. This research aims to determine the effect of the addition of 2,4 D hormone and the appropriate concentration growth regulator of 2,4 D hormone on the growth of Ramania (Bouea macrophylla Griffith) leaf explants tissue culture Methodology used in this riset was to go directly to the field. The first treatment of hormone 2,4 D with a tissue concentration of 0.8 g for 5 weeks of observation of the size of the callus produced was small and could not last long, and the callus formed from ramania leaf explants on MS tissue culture media (murasihge and Skoog) with 2,4 D treatment all produced a compact textured callus.The use of auxin 2,4 D can affect callus growth in ramania leaf explants (Bouea macrophylla Griffith). The right concentration of 2,4 D hormone for the growth of Ramania leaf explants is the first treatment with a concentration of 0.8 g, the callus produced is the most and fastest growth (day 24).Ramania atau yang dikenal Gandaria memiliki nama latin (Bouea macrophylla Griffith), termasuk famili Anacardiaceae. Ramania merupakan tanaman buah tropis yang berasal dari Asia Tenggara dan secara komersial telah ditanam di wilayah ASEAN. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan hormon 2,4 D dan konsentrasi hormon 2,4D yang tepat terhadap pertumbuhan eksplan daun Ramania (Bouea macrophylla Griffith) secara in vitro. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah turun langsung ke lapangan.. Pertumbuhan kalus yang cepat muncul pada hari ke 24. Perlakuan pertama pada hormone 2,4-D dengan konsentrasi jaringan 0,8 gr selama 5 minggu pengamatan ukuran kalus yang dihasilkan berukuran kecil dan tidak dapat bertahan lama , dan Kalus yang terbentuk dari eksplan daun ramania pada media MS dengan perlakuan 2,4-D semua menghasilkan kalus yang tertekstur kompak.Penggunaan auksin 2,4-D memberikan respon pertumbuhan kalus pada eksplan daun ramania (Bouea macrophylla Griffith). Konsentrasi hormon 2,4-D yang tepat untuk pertumbuhan eksplan daun Ramania adalah perlakuan pertama dengan konsentrasi 0,8 gr, kalus yang dihasilkan paling banyak dan paling cepat pertumbuhannya (hari ke 24).
ANALISIS PENDUGAAN EROSI PADA LAHAN REHABILITASI DAS DI SUB DAS MARTAPURA KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Cahyani Alda Selvina , Nugroho Yusanto , Yamani Ahmad
Published: September 2024

Parties utilizing forest areas need to carry out watershed rehabilitation in critical or marginal areas.  Rehabilitation of critical areas is intended to reduce damage to land resources. The purpose of this study was to analyze the amount of soil erosion and the level of soil erosion hazard in the rehabilitation land of Martapura sub-watershed. Determination of sampling locations using purposive sampling technique while sample collection using field survey method. Parameters observed were soil erodibility, slope length, slope steepness, land use and soil conservation. The method of estimating the amount of erosion using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE). The results obtained from UL 8 (scrub land cover) obtained the highest erosion value with a value of 3,782.80 tons/ha/year, namely erosion hazard class IV-SB (very severe) and the lowest erosion value was found in UL 9 (thick leaf cover) with a value of 0.87 tons/ha/year, namely erosion hazard class II-S (moderate). The level of erosion hazard is classified as moderate (II-S), severe (III-B) and very severe (IV-SB). Very heavy class TBE is found in UL 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8, namely forest and shrub land cover, then heavy class TBE is found in UL 3 and 6 with thick leaf cover and moderate class TBE is found in UL 4 and 9 with thick leaf cover.Pihak yang memanfaatkan kawasan hutan perlu melaksanakan Rehabilitasi Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) pada kawasan yang kritis atau marginal.  Rehabilitasi pada areal yang kritis dimaksudkan untuk  mengurangi kerusakan sumberdaya lahan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis besar erosi tanah dan tingkat bahaya erosi tanah di lahan rehabilitasi DAS sub DAS Martapura. Penentuan lokasi pengambilan sampel mengggunakan teknik purposive sampling sedangkan pengumpulan sample menggunakan metode survey lapangan. Parameter yang diamati yaitu erodibilitas tanah, panjang lereng, kecuraman lereng, peggunaan lahan dan konservasi tanah. Metode mengestimasi besarnya erosi menggunakan persamaan Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE). Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh UL 8 (tutupan lahan belukar) memperoleh nilai erosi tertinggi dengan nilai sebesar 3.782,80 ton/ha/th yaitu kelas bahaya erosi IV-SB (sangat berat) dan nilai erosi terendah terdapat pada UL 9 (tutupan lahan seresah tebal) dengan nilai 0,87 ton/ha/th yaitu kelas bahaya erosi II-S (sedang). Tingkat bahaya erosi tergolong sedang (II-S), berat (III-B) dan sangat berat (IV-SB). TBE kelas sangat berat terdapat di UL 1, 2, 5, 7 dan 8 yaitu tutupan lahan hutan dan belukar, kemudian TBE kelas berat terdapat pada UL 3 dan 6 dengan tutupan lahan seresah tebal dan TBE kelas sedang terdapat pada UL 4 dan 9 dengan tutupan lahan seresah tebal.
Analisis Program Hutan Kemasyarakatan Di KTH Batu Kura dan KTH Pinang Muda Kabupaten Tanah Laut
Authors: Rasyadi Muhammad Adieb , Naparin Muhammad , Hafizianor Hafizianor
Published: September 2024

The social forestry program has been running since 2014 until now. The social forestry program has 5 schemes, one of which is community forestry which invites the community to intervene in implementing the social forestry program. The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of community forestry programs through institutional, technical, economic and ecological aspects. The respondents of this study were members of the Batu Kura and Pinang Muda forest farmer groups. The results obtained were tested through SPSS with an unpaired t test. The results of the analysis obtained sig 0.091 which has a not significant different meaningProgram perhutanan sosial berjalan semenjak tahun 2014 hingga sekarang. Program perhutanan sosial memiliki 5 skema salah satunya adalah hutan kemasyarakatan yang mengajak masyarakat untuk ikut campur tangan dalam melaksanakan program perhutanan sosial. Tujuan penelitian ini ada untuk menganalisa pelaksanaan program hutan kemasyarakatan melalui aspek kelembagaan, teknis, ekonomi dan ekologi. Responden dari penelitian ini merupakan anggota kelompok tani hutan Batu Kura dan Pinang Muda. Hasil yang didapatkan dilakukan pengujian melalui SPSS dengan pengujian uji t tidak berpasangan. Hasil Analisa didapatkan sig 0.091 yang memiliki arti berbeda tidak signifikan
Introduction
Authors: Krishnamurthy Sarala , Munt Sally R. , Richards Rose
Published: September 2024

Editorial: General Issue with a special focus on Post-Secular Feminism
Islamic Piety, Corporeality and Agency: Young Mappila Women’s Dissensus Over the Notion of Ideal Muslimah in Malabar
Authors: Kolakkadan Shabeera
Published: September 2024

Occupied with the discourse of legal reformation of the Muslim community since the Shah Bano controversy in 1978, statist narratives of liberating Muslim women from Muslim patriarchy are conspicuous in India. However, Muslim leaders propose internal reforms and expect women to be good mothers. This article analyses the role of traditional ulema in Kerala in shaping the corporeal notions of pious Mappila women. The study also analyses the contestations and multiple discourses among pious young Mappila women toward the ulema’s preaching. The findings of this study are framed through the concept of piety and the embodiment of ethical self by Saba Mahmood and Talal Asad’s notion of Islam as a discursive tradition. Semi-structured interviews, participant observation, digital ethnography with a sample of thirty respondents and secondary sources are the methods used. While the conception of an ethical self and piety among the pious elder Mappila women hinges on the respectful compliance of ulema’s preaching of the qualities of a ‘good Muslimah’, the pious young Mappila women focus on the deliberative aspects of discourses around ‘the good Muslimah’. This has opened up the possibilities of contestation, argumentation, and cross-checking references from the Islamic tradition to pursue a dignified and pious living.
Sarah Leavitt’s Tangles: Teaching Queer Caregiving Memoir on Disability, and Pedagogy as Resistance
Authors: Tolmie Jane
Published: September 2024

This article examines Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel Tangles: A story about Alzheimer’s, my mother and me (2010, 2011 UK), in relation to queer identity, feminist wilfulness (Ahmed, 2014), and critical disability studies. Tangles takes up themes of lesbianism, disability, and activism, and it does so through storytelling. Studies around life writing and disability, including the dementia disease Alzheimer’s, point the reader strongly toward recognition of the key importance of storytelling in the preservation of selfhood. Whose stories are told, and whose are not, and by whom? How can or does patient selfhood emerge or survive in caregiving narratives written and/or drawn by others? This article examines graphic memoir in the contexts of Comics Studies, Canadian Gender Studies and Critical Disability Studies.
Outbursts, Discipline, and Wake-Up Calls: Gendered Emotionalities in Men’s Gambling
Authors: Goedecke Klara
Published: September 2024

Within gambling debates and research, emotions are associated with irrationality, loss of control, and problem gambling. Simultaneously, they have a complex relationship to masculine positions, which are said to be connected to both stoicism and aggressivity. Using interviews with Swedish men gamblers and feminist and critical theorisations of emotions, this article discusses experiences, negotiations, and performances of emotions within men’s gambling. The article demonstrates that emotions and control were entangled themes in the research, but discussed as separate by the interviewees, who used emotion work in order to navigate their own experiences in relation to larger discourses about gender, health, and ‘sovereignty’ in relation to gambling. The article expands feminist research about gender and emotions by providing in-depth, detailed discussions about men’s emotionalities. It also contributes to gambling research by integrating problematising perspectives on emotions and to research about the production of gendered emotionalities under capitalism.
Navigating Womanhood in Contemporary Botswana
Authors: Shange Nombulelo Tholithemba
Published: September 2024

Review of the book Navigating Womanhood in Contemporary Botswana, by Stephanie S. Starling.
She’s in CTRL: How Women Can Take Back Tech
Authors: Ashcroft Alice
Published: September 2024

Review of the book She’s in CTRL: How Women Can Take Back Tech, by Anne-Marie Imafidon.
THE GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN PROTECTING INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS IN SAUDI ARABIA DURING THE JOKO WIDODO ADMINISTRASION
Authors: Bachtiar Farahdiba Rahma , Hidaya Razinatul
Published: September 2024

Saudi Arabia is one of the largest destination countries for Indonesian immigrant workers, where the majority are women. Unfortunately, most of them are also victims of physical torture, sexual violence and rational discrimination. This resulted in many cases emerging as a result of this torture. However, the policies during the Jokowi era are considered quite progressive compared to the policies for protecting migrant workers during the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) period with the presence of special laws, not just Presidential Regulations as were issued during the SBY era. How and why the government plays such a significant role is the main study in this research. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library study type of research. The results found were that the government during Jokowi's leadership played a big role in protecting the rights of Indonesian migrant workers, especially in Saudi Arabia. This role is reflected in the government's responsibility in various policies which make Jokowi's policies considered pro People Diplomacy. Through the 2015-2019 Medium Term Development Plan, for example and supported by Nawa Cita, during the Jokowi government, Law Number 18 of 2017 concerning the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers was issued as the highest legal umbrella which was then also followed by other policies such as bilateral cooperation and placement systems. channel (SPSK) or One Channel System. The Jokowi government's policy is based on two reasons. First, the fact that immigrant workers in Saudi Arabia contribute the largest remittance of all migrant workers in various countries, beating Malaysia (Kompas, 2023). Second, migrant workers are a potential profession to meet Indonesia's demographic bonus target in the future. Therefore, this research sees that the government's role in protecting migrant workers has been very good during the Jokowi administration. It's just that the issue of Indonesian migrant workers requires commitment from other actors who also play a very important role, such as distribution companies or providers of migrant workers.
Mapping building facades using panoramic images captured by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Authors: Bordinhão Marcelo , Tamiosso Bruna , Venquiaruto Simone , Temp Aldo , Costa Fernanda
Published: September 2024

This work aims to verify the building pathologies of DTIC’s building front (Diretoria de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação at Federal University of Pampa – Alegrete/RS, Brazil) by using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The study was conducted before and six months after its maintenance. Images and inspection records were used to elaborate the Damage Maps and the Grid Method for pathologies quantifications. The comparison of the Damage Maps before and after maintenance has revealed that the intervention (paint) was not efficient, since it has disguised temporarily the anomalies without correcting them. The use of UAV proved to be a good tool for building inspections, providing effective diagnosis, time-saving and security for the operator without working at height.
Comparison of mechanical behavior of slabs reinforced with GFRP and steel
Authors: Christ Roberto , Ehrenbring Hinoel Z. , Pacheco Fernanda , Schneider Diego , Tutikian Bernardo F. , Moreira Gian de Fraga , Wegher Leandro , Beliaev Oleg
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study is to evaluate the mechanical behavior of GRFP in massive concrete slabs. The use of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars in construction design has been an alternative technique to provide more durable structures. However, there is a need to evaluate the behavior of GFRP reinforced slabs under flexure and to compare the service state (SS) and ultimate service state (USS) of the loaded element. Thus, reinforced concrete slabs of varying thicknesses were constructed with steel and GFRP rebars. Results show that the applied load for maximum span deflection of the GFRP slab under SS was 50% lower than for the one with steel reinforcement. The maximum span deflection of the GFRP slab under USS was also 282% larger than for steel rebars reinforcement.
Pathological manifestations in a historic building: post-fire scenario at Casarão dos Fabricantes
Authors: Bezerra Maria Helena Bezerra C. M. , Lima Lorrayne Silveira , Lavor Magalhães Ana Livia , Filho Lauro Santos , Miyasaki Julia Santos , Carvalho Elayne Valério
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study is to document the pathological manifestations of the Casarão dos Fabricantes, one of the oldest buildings in Fortaleza, which was severely damaged by a major fire in 2020. Despite its historical significance, there are no records detailing the condition of the building either before or after the fire. The internal walls and two facades were the only construction elements that were not destroyed by the fire. The survey of the pathological manifestations was conducted by visual assessment and infrared thermography, revealing different degradation processes across the evaluated structures and providing a systematic view of the extent of the damage to the building. Mapping this damage provided an integrated approach, offering a scientific basis to support the restoration process.
Hess’ ‘Drainage’ Wells Show Strong Production but Face Cost and Spacing Challenges
Authors: Jacobs Trent
Published: September 2024

A new kind of horizontal well has emerged from an experiment in North Dakota’s Bakken and Three Forks shales.

It uses an uncemented slotted liner to produce hydrocarbons by intercepting fractures that originate from offset wells.

Hess Corp. revealed the concept over 2 years ago, confirming at an SPE conference that crude was flowing from the pilot well. The New York City-headquartered oil company also announced that additional trials were in progress, though it withheld specific production figures.

The wait for those key details is now over.

At the recent Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) in Houston, Hess presented its first technical paper on the augmented drainage development (ADD) pilots which it claims have proven the approach to be, at the very least, a technical success.

In URTeC 4044110, the company’s authors underlined their optimism in noting that ADD wells “could lead to a step change in productivity and recovery in unconventional developments.”

Hess acknowledges that economic and technical hurdles currently stand in the way of that vision.

But the upbeat assessment is backed by impressive production data from its inaugural pilot launched in 2021.

Placed about 240 ft between two actively stimulated Middle Bakken wells, the first drainage well exceeded expectations, averaging nearly 1,700 B/D of crude in the first 8 days of flowback.

Output fell to about 1,500 B/D over the next few days as the nearest actively stimulated well—called a “standard well” by Hess—began its flowback. This was one of several confirmations that the wells were in direct communication.

“A lot of bets were lost on this well—maybe not by me, but by a lot of people,” remarked Craig Cipolla, a principle completions engineering advisor for Hess.

Cipolla presented the company’s findings at the conference this past summer. He said the ADD well also pumped out about as much frac sand as is seen in a typical shale well, which in addition to tracer data, verified that it was well propped.

During the initial production period, the first ADD well achieved about 85% of the output of the offsetting standard wells on the pad. Although this figure eventually dropped to just over 40% over the next 2 years, it was enough for Hess to consider the concept validated.

Based on the results from all three pilots, Hess estimates ADD wells in the Bakken can be expected to achieve 10 to 45% of the output of typical hydraulically fractured horizontal wells.

On the low end, the oil recovered from distant and low-conductivity fractures likely won’t justify drilling even a wellbore as barebones as the ADD concept calls for.

Conversely, if a drainage well produces too much oil it is a sign that well spacing is too tight and that it is overly competing for resources with more-expensive offsets. This is likely the story of why the first ADD well came on so strong.
Fervo Showed Fractured Geothermal Works, Now Must Do It Bigger, Cheaper, and Soon
Authors: Rassenfoss Stephen
Published: September 2024

Earlier this year, one of the founders of Fervo Energy announced that the geothermal innovator had reached its “Mitchell moment.”

Jack Norbeck, chief technology officer for Fervo, likened a test where it used a pair of fractured wells to create water hot enough to generate electricity to the time when Mitchell Energy adopted slickwater fracturing to economically extract large amounts of gas from the ultratight rock in the Barnett Formation.

“We have derisked all those core challenges, we reached the Mitchell Energy moment for geothermal,” Norbeck said.

By doing all that and supplying 3.5 MW of electricity to the local grid that powers Google facilities, he announced that the firm’s enhanced geothermal system (EGS), had reached the highest level of technical readiness.

Now comes the hard part—proving that technical triumph can be turned into something really big.

The Mitchell moment in 1997 is remembered because it led to a series of innovations that allowed hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to add enough oil and gas production to move global markets.

What has been learned about fracturing in the decades since allowed oil industry veterans at Fervo to effectively use those tools to do what others had failed to accomplish—create high-volume EGS capable of generating power.

One big difference between the moments is that Houston-based Fervo’s next step looks like a leap compared to Mitchell’s.

After Mitchell’s moment, no innovation was required to sell shale gas from the Barnett or find the oilfield services needed to develop and produce it. Plus, it could learn from the many other companies working in tight rock plays.

Its moment was the culmination of years of innovations by oil and service companies who continued finding ways to build on that advance. The endless arguments over who can claim credit for the innovations behind the Mitchell moment are evidence of the size of that support network.

Today, Fervo’s efforts are also supported by the oil industry’s service sector and supply chain.

Oil company Devon Energy, drilling contractor Helmerich & Payne, and pressure-pumping specialist Liberty Energy are among its early backers. And Fervo is benefiting from the government-funded research and site-evaluation work at the Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) site, which is the key site for geothermal testing funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

But unlike Mitchell, the path to commercial success will require Fervo and others to show they can create large operations to convert the heat they harvest into a cost-competitive commodity in a fast-changing, highly competitive industry.

Sage Geosystems recently was added to the short list of geothermal startups with big projects, signing a deal with Meta to build a 150-MW plant somewhere east of the Rockies. Also high on the list is Eavor whose first commercial project will use its closed-loop heating technology for home heating and electric generation in Germany.
Technology Focus: Reservoir Surveillance (September 2024)
Authors: Khan Muhammad Navaid
Published: September 2024

In today’s oil and gas operations, surveillance technologies have undergone a revolution, reshaping how facilities, wells, and reservoirs are monitored. These advancements not only have increased the scale at which these technologies are deployed but also have led to an unprecedented influx of data. The sheer volume of data, however, poses a significant challenge to traditional analytical methods, overwhelming their capacity to derive actionable insights effectively.

To address this challenge, the industry is rapidly advancing toward automated solutions powered by artificial-intelligence (AI) -driven analytics. These systems automate data ingestion and use machine-learning algorithms to sift through massive data sets, identifying anomalies and prioritizing actionable insights. By automating routine surveillance tasks, engineers can focus on critical actions that deliver substantial operational benefits.

For example, in paper IPTC 23912, operators successfully optimized production operations by harnessing real-time field data through smart systems, effectively managing operations with complex near-critical fluids. Similarly, in paper SPE 218470, researchers proposed a novel workflow integrating virtual flowmetering and permanent downhole gauge data for pattern recognition to enhance real-time monitoring and decision-making in petroleum and geothermal industries.

Nevertheless, ensuring effective surveillance of operational assets requires a strategic approach. A valuable tool in crafting such strategies is the value of information (VOI) assessment. This method systematically evaluates how acquiring specific information can influence decision-making and operational outcomes. For instance, paper SPE 215318 highlights a field operator’s systematic approach to VOI assessment, aiming to optimize daily operations and guide future development activities.

In essence, while surveillance technologies have inundated operators with unprecedented data flows, advancements in automation and AI-driven analytics offer the promise of unlocking this data’s true potential. By embracing these technologies, the oil and gas industry can navigate the complexities of the modern energy landscape with greater agility, precision, and cost-effectiveness.

Recommended additional reading at OnePetro: www.onepetro.org.

SPE 215119 Surveillance, Analysis, and Optimization During Active Drilling Campaign by Yanfen Zhang, Chevron, et al.

OTC 35413 New Opportunities in Well and Reservoir Surveillance Using Multiple Downhole Pressure Gauges in Deepwater Injector Wells by Piyush Pankaj, ExxonMobil, et al.

OTC 34863 Digital Twin for Oil-Rim Management Using Early Warning System and Exception-Based Surveillance, Offshore Malaysia by M. Mahamad Amir, Petronas, et al.