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Study on the ability to treat methylene blue in water and textile dyeing wastewater from sedge mats of the ZnAlCO3 hydrotalcite modified by Cu2+ ion under visible light
Authors: Vu Van Nhuong  , Nguyen Thi To Loan  , Do Tra Huong
Published: November 2023

Hydrotalcite ZnAlCO3 and modified hydrotalcite CuZnAlCO3 were synthesized by a co-precipitation method from nitrate salts of Al, Zn and Cu as precursors. Using Na2CO3 salt to provide CO32- interlayer ion and NaOH 2N solution to adjust the pH of the reaction mixture to pH = 9.5. The obtained samples were characterized by physical analysis methods: XRD, EDX, SEM image, BET, UV-Vis DRS. The characterization results showed that the two synthesized samples H and 3CuH (molar ratio of Zn:Al and Cu:Zn:Al are 7:3 and 3:4:3 for H and 3CuH, respectively) had a lamellar structure similar to hydrotalcite with ions CO32- in the interlayer. The molar ratio of Zn:Al and Cu:Zn:Al in the samples is quite similar to the amount taken to synthesize the samples. The specific surface area  increased from 16.1 to 33.9 m2/g, while the band gap energy Eg decreased from 3.02 to 1.25 eV, corresponding to  H and 3CuH. The photocatalytic activity of the 3CuH sample in the decomposition reaction of methylene blue (MB) was much better than that of the sample H at the concentrations of MB investigated (10, 25, 50 ppm). The catalytic activity of the 3CuH material  depended on the initial concentration of MB solution and the pH of the medium. Free radicals OH• and holes h+ play an important role in the photocatalytic activity of 3CuH material. In addition, the 3CuH sample is capable of effectively treating blue sedge textile dyeing wastewater with the decomposition efficiency of blue substances reaching over 94% after 4 hours of illumination, the mineralization efficiency of pigments reaching nearly 88% after 7 hours of lighting.
Study on Chloroquine phosphate loading capacity of MIL-100(Fe) synthesized by sonochemical method
Authors: Le Thanh Bac  , Nguyen Thi Hoai Phuong  , La Duc Duong  , Nguyen Thi Phuong  , Tran Thi Cam Le
Published: November 2023

Iron-based metal-organic framework (MIL-100(Fe)) was successfully synthesized by sonochemical method at the frequency of 20.5kHz, power of 1080 W in 10 minutes. Several physical measurements were conducted to characterize the MIL-100(Fe) including XRD, FT-IR, Raman, BET, and SEM methods. The analysis results show that the material has characteristic diffraction peaks at 11o, 19o, 24o, and 28o, the specific surface area of the material reaches 1080 m2/g according to BET, and the particle size from 200-400 nm according to SEM. The chloroquine phosphate loading capacity of MIL-100(Fe) was evaluated according to different adsorption kinetic and isothermal models. The results show that the chloroquine phosphate loading process by material consists of two stages: surface adsorption and intra-particle diffusion. The maximum chloroquine phosphate adsorption capacity of the material reached 236 (mg/g) according to the Langmuir model.
Investigation on the methylene blue adsorbability of biomass carbon derived from orange peels
Authors: Nguyen Thi Lan  , Huynh Thi Kim Khuu  , Ho Nguyen Chieu Dong  , Nguyen Thi Thanh Nu  , Nguyen Ho Hoai Na  , Nguyen Thi Hoa Ly  , Kim Thi Thu Hoa  , Vo Vien  , Phan Thi Thuy Trang
Published: November 2023

This study exposes the low-cost adsorbent with the preparation of nanoparticle carbon from orange peel. The orange peels were subjected to pyrolyze from 700 oC to 900 oC for 5 hours in argon gas. FTIR, Raman, TEM and BET methods characterized the effects of functional groups and surface area of adsorbents. The carbon was used for methylene blue (MB) adsorption from an aqueous solution. Various parameters affecting the adsorption process were investigated, including pH (2 ÷ 10) and initial MB concentration (100 ÷ 300 mg/L). The optimum pH of 4.0 for MB adsorption was obtained. A period of 4 hours was required to reach the equilibrium adsorption of MB. The adsorption process of MB on the carbon from orange peel is consistent with the Langmuir isotherm model.
Synthesis of g-C3N4-based layered silicon as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Nguyen Duc Nhan  , Pham Thi Nhung  , Phan Thi Thuy Trang  , Nguyen Thi Lan  , Nguyen Van Thang  , Vo Vien
Published: November 2023

The Si/g-C3N4 composite was prepared by a hydrothermal method using Si and g-C3N4 as precursors, in which Si and g-C3N4 were obtained from CaSi2 and melamine, respectively. This composite was used as an anode material for Lithium ion battery, which delivered a specific capacity of 135.6 mAh.g– 1 at current density of 1000 mA.g-1 and exhibited a stable cycling performance. This improvement compared to the pure Si anode is ascribed to the key role of g-C3N4 in relieving the structure stress induced by the large volume variation during lithiation/delithiation. Additionally, the observable enhancement in rate behavior of Si/g-C3N4 anode (108.8 mAh.g-1 at current density of 5000 mA.g-1) demonstrates the superiority of this composite in electronic and ionic conductivity which is clarified by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) result. This result shows g-C3N4 as a promising support to overcome the issue of large volume variation when using pure Si as an anode material.
Assessment of overwintering and yield of winter rye depending on the use of liquid complex fertilizers in the Non-Chernozem zone
Authors:   Ryazan State Agrotechnological University named after P.A. Kostychev, Shkurkina Anna , Vinogradov Dmitry
Published: November 2023

The analysis of winter rye overwintering in 2022/2023 and crop productivity depending on micro-fertilizers in the conditions of the Moscow region is proposed. According to the research results, all winter rye hybrids were characterized by enhanced autumn tillering, the crop was more resistant to adverse weather conditions. Rye overwintered better than the varieties of winter wheat that were grown on adjacent plots. It is noted that the indicators of overwintering and preservation in this growing year were significantly lower than the average data of the years in the region. The maximum yield of winter rye was obtained on the variant with the ZU Forzetti hybrid and triple treatment with Folirus Active micro-fertilization (41.4 c/ha, +8.8 c/ha to the variant without treatment). The variants ZU Forzetti + Arksoil KKR (37.6 c/ha, +5.0 c/ha), ZU Forzetti + Folirus Maxi (34.8 c/ha, + 2.2 c/ha) showed good results in yield. For other hybrids, higher yields were found on the variant with Folirus Active fertilizer treatments. Keywords: WINTER RYE, NON-CHERNOZEM ZONE, AGROCHEMICALS, LIQUID COMPLEX FERTILIZERS, YIELD
Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Canva Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik di MA Hajaratul Akbar
Authors: Anas Munawir , Jufri Muh.
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh media pembelajaran Canva berbasis video YouTube Short terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI pada materi Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam di MA Hajaratul Akbar Tangan Baru. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Untuk mengetahui hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI MA Hajaratul Akbar Tangan Baru sebelum penerapan media Canva berbasis kreasi video YouTube Short, 2) Untuk mengetahui hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI MA Hajaratul Akbar Tangan Baru setelah penerapan media Canva berbasis kreasi video YouTube Short, 3) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media Canva berbasis kreasi video YouTube Short terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI MA Hajaratul Akbar Tangan Baru. Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperiman dengan pendekatan kuantitatif Pre-Experimental Design dengan desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design, Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini adalah Sensus/Sampling Total Sampling yaitu seluruh peserta didik kelas XI MAHajaratul Akbar Tangan Baru yang berjumlah 34 orang. Pengaruh penggunaan media Canva berbasis kreasi video YouTube Short terhadap hasil belajar Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam Kelas XI MA Hajaratul Akbar Tangan Baru Kecamatan Limboro Kabupaten Polewali Mandar mengalami peningkatan dengan nilai rata-rata yakni 52 sebelum perlakuan atau pretest dan setelah diberi perlakuan atau posttest rata-rata hasil belajar peserta didik mengalami peningkatan nilai menjadi 74,9.
Understanding Walkability in Central Makkah City from the Pedestrian Perception and Behavior in the Context of Comfort
Authors: Almajadiah Abdulrahman , Townshend Tim
Published: November 2023

Walkability is a concept widely used in walking behaviour studies to describe how equipped an environment is to accommodate walking. The term has had widescale acceptance in Western academic literature. In many rapidly developing countries, however, the term is little recognised, and the contemporary value of walking is still fully recognised. Moreover, there is a dearth of data on this critical mode of transportation exists. This research investigates the notion of walkability in the context of one of the holiest places in the Islamic world. Many scholars have examined walkability at the micro-scale level of city centres; however, a Western-centric perspective dominates. Too few studies have explored walkability in regions with hot climates, and no specific examination has been made to study walkability issues associated with hot, arid weather during a religious event on the scale of Hajj and Umrah. To understand walkability, it is essential to examine the issue at the micro-scale of the street. This article examines the pedestrian perception of walking and the walking behaviour of pilgrims and residents in the central area of Makkah. The data of this study were collected using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The current condition of the study area is examined through observations, interviews, and face-to-face questionnaires. The findings show ’comfort’ attributes, in particular, influence walking choices for the visitors where certain experiences and behaviours occur in response to the physical environment in the central Makkah area. Therefore, it seems that those attributes associated with comfort should dominate the concept of walkability in hot, arid climates, and this emphasis should guide urban planners in their decision-making.
Changing Images of Istanbul in Turkish Cinema
Authors: Zeycan Dicle
Published: November 2023

With the transformation of post-twentieth-century cities into metropoles, the city has become a complex structure that is hard to perceive. In this perception of the city, cinema stands in a different place than other arts by following a method (with camera) based on the recording in transferring reality. Making the city perceptible by its complex structure becomes possible with the films that present different images of the same city while telling a certain story, with its unique meaning, to the audience of each one. Istanbul was found worthy of being examined with its changing physical and social structure. In this study, the historical process of the Istanbul image has been examined through the films of Istanbul, which progressed rapidly along the path of metropolitanisation from the 1960s to post-2000. Haydarpasa Station was chosen as the most used common element in the films, and its changing images were figured out from different movies recorded between the 1960s and the post-2000s. These images provide the opportunity to summarise the historical process of the Istanbul image with different meanings of the same place (Haydarpasa Station). In the study, the meaning of films is read by bringing the selections captured from real places (form) and put together to produce a regular whole. In other words, the technique of cinema, which is transferring the real place (form) to meaning, is used as a method in the study while examining the films with the tableau concept of Roland Barthes. Additionally, qualitative methods are used, such as case studies and historical analysis of a single place in different time intervals.
The Devotion of Saint Oronzo and the Urban Identity of the City of Lecce
Authors: Del Sole Francesco
Published: November 2023

In 1656, a plague epidemic struck the kingdom of Naples. In Lecce, the escape from danger was attributed to the intercession of the proto-bishop Oronzo. The elevation of Saint Oronzo as protector of the city of Lecce by Bishop Luigi Pappacoda was a skilful move by the prelate to regain control of the sacred in a troubled time, characterised by the “war for relics” between the Theatines and the Jesuits and the echoes of the Masaniellian revolt. The cult of the saint coincided with the construction of the sacred Baroque city of Lecce. The result is a city in which urban space is perfectly marked by the presence of the sacred. The decision to focus on promoting a local saint, such as Oronzo, is in line with the dictates of the Council of Trent, which restored value to the bishops’ pastoral action, aiming at an extreme personalisation of the relationship between saint and believer. The aim of the contribution is, therefore, to highlight the link between the epidemic, Pappacoda’s action and the birth of Baroque Lecce, extending the range of research conducted so far mainly on the city of Lecce to the territory in order to create a true cartography of the sacred. In addition to a survey of the buildings scattered throughout the territory, the study will also analyse the iconography of the patron saint, often accompanied by a “synthetic” representation of the urban centre over which he exercises his protection.
Architecture of Monumentality: A Critical Analysis of In-Game Representations of Washington, D.C.
Authors: Hui Vincent , Estrina Tatiana , Wong Yah Weh
Published: November 2023

In recent decades, video games have become a billion-dollar industry, serving as a ubiquitous interactive media. With significant technological advancements in graphics and performance, their fidelity in the representation of the built environment has improved the immersive experience, leading to increased impact on the player’s understanding of the architectural identity of places. Video games reference urban conditions to contextualise narratives yet are able to provide an additional dimension of navigability and interactivity within these virtual spaces. As a result, this medium has a considerable influence on the players’ awareness of and engagement with architectural and urban environments. The digital representation of spatial conditions becomes a substantial component of level design, with titles often relying on tropes and iconography associated with particular cities to contextualise virtual environments. Due to globalisation, Washington D.C. has become universally recognised as the epicentre of Western politics, housing many iconic architectures that shape their distinctive urban environments. Numerous video games take advantage of this recognizability and significance by siting their narratives within the city’s iconic urban and cultural identity. This paper examines the potential influence of in-game caricatures of architectural space on identity and urban memory within the global collective consciousness. By analysing the portrayal of Washington D.C. within prevalent video games; the paper examines their approach and use of urban context within the gameplay. Engaging several game modalities, including alternative histories, post-apocalyptic futures, espionage, and vehicular exploration, this paper presents trends of representation predominant within individual game categories. Through the assessment of the aforementioned titles, abstraction of the urbanscape, celebrity of architectural landmarks, contextualisation through prominent architectures, and ironic manipulation of architectural imagery emerge methods of falsification of the urban context. This paper concludes with a discussion of the impact of in-game representations of cities on the public’s perception and understanding of architectural and urban space.
Participatory Approaches to Communal Gathering Design in Homeless Shelter Villages
Authors: Fatima Saba , Corser Robert , Hunter Jack
Published: November 2023

People experience each other and their shared environments through communal spaces. Often, these shared spaces allow residents of neighbourhoods to affiliate a sense of identity and placemaking and foster socio-economic relations. Homelessness, exacerbated by growing socio-economic inequality in cities, manifests itself in external, public, and frequently hostile urban settings. Although architectural investigations seek solutions to provide basic shelter to persons experiencing displacement, their community spaces often remain largely overlooked. This paper underscores the need for more effective community spaces, in addition to basic shelter, in homeless re-housing projects. It investigates social and structural paradigms to create spaces of opportunity that provide a safe space for community interaction, fostering social relations and even employment opportunities while recognising social challenges such as reticence among shelter residents due to mistrust, fear of theft and more. Beyond social challenges, the research investigates some challenges related to the employment of more inclusive and participatory design processes and the development of low-cost, adaptable and durable architectural solutions that are safe and effective but do not require a building permit. Working along with a non-profit housing organisation in Seattle, Washington, a team of university students and instructors revealed through this study a necessity for multifaceted approaches towards the design and construction of communal spaces that can be built inexpensively and within code requirements on a variety of sites with more significant community member input. The outcome of this research is a catalogue of shelter systems - a ‘recipe book’ called “Recipes of Hope”- with tectonic elements - called ‘ingredients’- categorised as structure or skin that can be combined by non-profit developers, builders and residents to create safe, sociable, and structurally efficient communal gathering places, that emanate an environment of joy and hope.
The Response of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Management of Youth Drop-Out Rate in Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Ragira Gladys Kerubo , Lusambili Kizito Muchanga , Kemei Josephat Nairutia
Published: November 2023

This study examines the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church's response to the management of youth dropout rates in Nyamira County, Kenya. Youth disengagement from the educational system has profound implications for their social and academic outcomes. Recognizing the significance of addressing this issue, the SDA Church, as a central institution in the community, plays a vital role in providing effective solutions. Using a critical youth development lens, the study investigates how an understanding of systemic injustices and the larger societal context affects the church's strategies. To identify evidence-based practices that have been successful in reducing dropout rates and promoting positive outcomes for young people, the study employs various qualitative research methods. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families, community organizations, and educational institutions to develop a comprehensive approach. To further validate its findings, the study incorporates critical youth development theory. The main topics addressed in this study include youth calendar events and scheduled activities, youth engagement outside the SDA church on Sundays, spiritual parental responsibilities, the impact of technology, the influence of church leaders, the youth's sense of belonging, the effectiveness of youth ministry, and the connection of young people to small groups. The study also discusses involving young people in volunteer work, promoting individual spiritual practices, and providing guidance to their parents.
A History of the Isukha-Idakho Bullfighting in Western Kenya
Authors: Chiteyi Larry Iswekha , Lusambili Kizito Muchanga , Ochieng Ahaya Luke
Published: November 2023

The traditional sport of Isukha-Idakho bullfighting offers a glimpse into the enduring cultural history of the Isukha and Idakho people in western Kenya. This age-old custom, which has origins that go back many centuries, represents the resilience, prosperity, and cohesion of these communities. The Isukha and Idakho people's traditional identities are fundamentally shaped by bullfighting, which is a significant aspect of commemorating life events such as weddings and burials. Bullfighting in Isukha-Idakho has faced challenges from globalization, industrialization, and shifting societal dynamics throughout its history. The technique has faced several difficulties due to changes in agricultural operations, animal welfare concerns, and outside influences. Nevertheless, despite these challenges, the Isukha and Idakho people have proven to be resilient and adaptable, and they continue to work to preserve and chronicle their cultural legacy. Bullfighting-related community get-togethers have not only strengthened social ties but also had a significant impact on the economy and tourism. The history and cultural importance of Isukha-Idakho bullfighting are discussed, as well as the challenges that they face in preserving their cultural legacy.
Giving of Non-Pharmacological Therapy of Young Coconut Water (Cocos Nucifera L.) to Hypertension Patients
Authors: Supriadi Dedi , Roslianti Elis , Susanto Rizky Perdana
Published: November 2023

Hypertension is a condition in which systolic blood pressure is elevated, more than 140 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure is over 90 mmHg. This disease is also called the “Silent Killer” because it has no distinctive symptoms. Non-pharmacological therapy is a therapy that utilizes natural ingredients. Young coconut water is a non-pharmacological treatment for high blood pressure. Young coconut water contains almost all minerals, and potassium (K) is one of the most abundant ingredients in coconut water. Young coconut water is high in potassium, which helps lower blood pressure. So that young coconut water can be used to treat high blood pressure. The methods used are descriptive and based on a case study approach. The case study was based on a family with high blood pressure problems and ineffective health management. Client and family data collection techniques include the stages of assessment, interviews, observation, physical examination, and documentation research. The results of the case study, when the client's assessment was carried out, complained of inflammation, dizziness, throbbing headaches, and neck stiffness. When checking the client's imperative signs, the client's blood pressure was 170/110 mmHg. Families don't seem to understand how to care for family members with hypertension, and families also don't seem to take advantage of existing health facilities. The established diagnosis is that family health management is not effective. The nursing plan used is non-pharmacological therapy of young coconut water for 3-day visits to reduce the high blood pressure of clients with hypertension. After implementing the action of giving young coconut water (Cocos nucifera) to lower blood pressure in clients with hypertension, it has been found that young coconut water can lower blood pressure, but drinking coconut water was limited by the short study period of 3 days, so the client's blood pressure was always in the normal range of 150/90 mmHg, which is classified as mild hypertension.
Modern Dressing Applications Use Hydrogel as Autolysis Debridement in Patients Diabetic Ulcer
Authors: Fitriani Ade , Hamdani Dadi , Nugraha Yuda
Published: November 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to present a wound care intervention using hydrogel dressing in diabetic ulcer patients with the principle of modern dressing to speed up the wound recovery process.
Method: This study used the nursing care method, including assessment, formulating nursing diagnoses, interventions, implementation, and evaluation, which were carried out for 6 days with 3 meetings at the patient's house located at Kp Benteng Kel Sukamenak, Purbaratu District. Enforcement of nursing diagnoses refers to the Indonesian Nursing Diagnosis Standards (SDKI). Indonesian Nursing Intervention Standards (SIKI), Indonesian Nursing Outcome Standards (SLKI), and nursing evaluations are documented using the SOAPIER method.
Result: The provision of wound care interventions using hydrogel with the principle of modern dressing has proven to be useful for improving the wound healing process of diabetic ulcers. The benefits of this application will be maximized if done regularly and gradually.
Conclusion: Based on the entire series of nursing care processes that the author carried out on Ny. H with the problem of infection risk associated with diabetic ulcers, the authors can draw the conclusion that hydrogel administration as debrilytic autolysis has significant results in 6 days with 3 meetings.
Application of Semi Fowler Position to Inaffectiveness of Breathing Patterns in Congestive Heart Failure (Chf) Patients
Authors: El Haque Iif Taufiq , Gunawan Asep , Puspayanti Sari
Published: November 2023

Objective: This study aims to present care with semi-Fowler's intervention as an effort to overcome shortness of breath in congestive heart failure patients with ineffective breathing patterns in the Kenanga Room, BLUD RSU Kota Banjar.
Method: Descriptive analysis plus a case study technique make up the research design. Adult patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and dysfunctional breathing patterns were the study's subjects. Interviews, observation, physical examinations, and documentation studies are a few of the methods of data collection.
Result: The results of the case study at the assessment stage found that the client complained of shortness of breath. The intervention and implementation used to reduce shortness of breath is by giving the semi-Fowler's position by positioning the patient half-sitting or 45 degrees, while the shortness lasts. After the intervention, the client's breathing frequency decreased from 28 x/minute to 22 x/minute, while the subjective data from the anamnesis showed that the client's shortness of breath was reduced.
Conclusion: The conclusion of nursing care in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) with shortness of breath is well resolved. Intervention in the semi-fowler's position is effective in reducing respiratory frequency.
Application Of Oxytocin Massage In Spontaneous Post Partum Mothers To Increase Breast Milk Production
Authors: Roslianti Elis , Fitriani Ade , Rinukti Tiara Cahya
Published: November 2023

Objective: The purpose of this case study was to determine the effectiveness of oxytocin massage in post partum mothers to increase milk production.Method: The method used is a descriptive analysis design in the form of a case study with a mathematic nursing care process approach which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects used in this study were clients who had problems with Ineffective Breastfeeding in the Teratai 2 Room BLUD RSU Banjar City. With data collection techniques including interviews, observation, physical examination, and documentation studies.Result: This case study is supported by objective data and subjective data. The objective data obtained were that the patient admitted that the breasts did not feel tight, the breasts were clean, there were no lesions and redness, blood pressure 120/80 mmHg, temperature 36.6°C, pulse 86x/minute, respiration 20x/minute. While subjective data, namely the recognition of patients complaining of very little milk expenditure.Conclusion: There is an effect of oxytocin massage on milk production in spontaneous post partum mothers. It is expected that mothers who experience irregular milk production will routinely perform massage actions to expedite milk production.
Nursing Care for Unstable Angina Pectoris with the Intervention of Foot Massage Techniques to Reduce Pain Scale
Authors: El Haque Iif Taufiq , Gunawan Asep , Hidayat Nur , Zuvita Elza Dwi
Published: November 2023

Unstable angina pectoris or angina sitting is a chronic syndrome in which the client gets a typical attack of left chest pain, which is like being pressed or stabbed. Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2015, it showed that as many as 17.5 billion people in the world died from cardiovascular disease. Indonesia ranks fourth as the country with the highest number of deaths from cardiovascular disease. The main symptom that often appears is chest pain, and one of the non-pharmacological techniques that can be used to reduce pain is non-pharmacological foot massage. The objective of this study is to present care with foot massage technical interventions to overcome chest pain scales and pain scale measurement tools using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for unstable Angina Pectoris clients with acute pain in the Memory Room of the Banjar City Hospital. The research design method used is descriptive analysis with a case study approach. Subjects in this case study were adult patients who experienced unstable angina pectoris with acute pain problems. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, physical examination, and documentation studies. Result The results of the case study at the assessment stage found that the client complained of chest pain. The intervention and implementation used to reduce chest pain is giving foot massage techniques for 60 minutes when chest pain complaints occur. After the intervention, the client's pain scale decreased from 4 (0–10) to 1 (0–10), while subjective data from anamnesis showed that the client said chest pain had decreased. Conclusion The conclusion of nursing care for patients who experience unstable angina pectoris with chest pain problems is well resolved. Intervention with foot massage technique is effective against pain scale.
Family Support for The Care of High-Risk Pregnant Women During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Herlina Herlina
Published: November 2023

In the health sector, maternal mortality remains a major issue in Indonesia. High-risk mothers are one of the leading causes of death. If a mother has 4T and is too pregnant, she meets the risk criteria: young, old, frequent, and a lot In this study, a cross-sectional approach was used, and quota sampling was used to select a 50-person sample. High-risk pregnant women's compliance with pregnancy checks in the Sungai Betung Health Center work area was significantly correlated with family support, with a significant value (p) of 0.001 0.05. The correlation coefficient (p) is 0.619, indicating that pregnant women in the Sungai Betung Health Center work area are more likely to comply with pregnancy checks if their families are supportive. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it was discovered that prenatal screenings for high-risk pregnant women were associated with family support. This study suggests that healthcare providers and families should pay close attention to high-risk pregnant women, particularly those with four (4T), who should not have their pregnancies checked too frequently, too frequently, or too close to home.
Giving Boiled Celery Leaves to Reduce Blood Pressure in Elderly People with Hypertension
Authors: Syikir M , Dewi Tri Wulansari , Adiatman Adiatman , Irfan Irfan
Published: November 2023

The high incidence of hypertension in the elderly and uncontrolled triggers degenerative diseases such as congestive heart failure, kidney failure, and vascular disease such as stroke and peripheral arterial disease. The high incidence of hypertension is directly proportional to the high complications that occur, so adequate nonpharmacologic treatment is needed. Celery (Apium graveolens L.) is one of the types of herbal therapy used to treat hypertension. Traditional Chinese society has long used celery to lower blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of celery leaf decoction on elderly blood pressure in patients with hypertension in the Mambi Health Center, Mamasa District. His research method is a quasi-experimental method, using a time-series research design. This study took a sample of 20 people. The sampling techniques were consecutive sampling, and the measuring instruments used were observation sheets and spigmanometers. Analyzed by the Friedman test with a significance level of alpha = 0.05. The results of the study obtained statistical tests showing that there were significant differences by comparing systolic blood pressure before, 3 days of administration and 7 days of administration of celery leaves, obtaining a mean value which decreased from the first day, the third day and the days of 2.75, 2.23 and 1.03 with a value of 0.000 <0.05, as well as Diastolic blood pressure, respectively, 2.75, 1.98 and 1.30 with p value of 0.000 <0.05, which means there is an effect of giving celery leaf decoction to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Treatment acceptance and its associated determinants in cancer patients: A systematic review
Authors: Novirianthy Rima , Syukri Maimun , Gondhowiardjo Soehartati , Suhanda Rachmad , Mawarpury Marty , Pranata Agung , Renaldi Teuku
Published: November 2023

Treatment recommendations for cancer patients are carried out according to clinical assessment, type and stage of cancer and treatment guidelines. However, many patients do not accept the recommendations. This raises obstacles in managing of cancers, which not only affects the patients, but also the family and people around the patients. This problem could increase morbidity, mortality and recurrence rate, which might result in lower quality of life. Since this condition is a complex problem, there is necessity to explore and determine various determinants from different levels. The aim of this systematic  review was to explore the acceptances of cancer treatments among cancer patients and its associated determinants. Articles published from 2010 to 2023 were searched in four databases: ScienceDirect, Medline, Google Scholar and PubMed. Articles written in English and focussing on three main cancer treatments (surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy) were eligible.  A narrative approach was used and the data were analysed into selected themes. Data suggest that several factors influence patient acceptance for cancer therapy including sociodemographic, economic and spiritual cultural backgrounds; patient knowledge and perceptions; community support, as well as policy and availability of health facilities.  The determinants consist of individual, interpersonal, institutional, community and public policy level and interaction between levels are contributing to cancer treatment acceptance. In conclusion, cancer treatment acceptance remains a problem in particular in low middle income countries. In addition, the data on radiotherapy referral acceptance were limited and needed further study.
Vajinal Doğum Yapan Kadınların Epizyotomi ile İlgili Görüşleri ve Doğum Memnuniyeti
Authors: BAKIR Sümeyye , GÖK Emine , GÜN Semra , KAVLAK Oya
Published: November 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, vajinal doğum yapan kadınların epizyotomi ile ilgili görüşleri ve doğum memnuniyetinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte yapılan araştırmanın örneklemini İzmir ilinde bir kadın doğum hastanesinde doğum yapan 348 kadın oluşturmuştur. Veriler tanıtıcı bilgi formu ve Doğum Memnuniyet Ölçeği Kısa Formu (DMÖ-K) ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistiksel metodlar, bağımsız gruplarda t testi, ki kare testi, One Way Anova ve Pearson korelasyon testi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan kadınların yaş ortalaması 25,97±5,23, %27,6’sı ilkokul mezunu ve %85,1’i çalışmamaktadır. Kadınların %70,1’i (primipar %28,3; multipar %71,7) epizyotomi ile vajinal doğum yapmıştır. Katılımcıların %78,4’ü epizyotomi ile ilgili bilgi almadığını, %90,5’i doğum öncesi sağlık kuruluşunda epizyotomi uygulamasını sorgulamadığını ve epizyotomi uygulanan kadınların %29,3’ü nedenini bilmediğini ifade etmiştir. Kadınlar, epizyotomiyi “dikiş, alttan ağrılı dikiş veya ağrı” şeklinde tanımlarken, epizyotomi bölgesini ağrı şiddetine göre değerlendirdiğini ve en çok ağrı sorunu yaşadığını belirtmiştir. Kadınların epizyotomi kararı ile doğum öncesi eğitim alma, epizyotomi ile ilgili bilgi alma ve önceki ve şimdiki doğum şekli arasında ilişki olduğu bulunmuştur (p
EMZİRMENİN DESTEKLENMESİNDE MOBİL UYGULAMA KULLANIMI
Authors: Topkara Nilüfer , Özerdoğan Nebahat
Published: November 2023

Emzirme anne ve bebek sağlığı açısından sayısız yarar sağlamaktadır. Birçok ulusal ve uluslararası profesyonel kuruluş tüm çocukların ilk altı ay tek başına anne sütü ile beslenmelerini, ilk altı ayı takiben ise 2 yaş ve ötesine kadar uygun tamamlayıcı besinlerle birlikte anne sütü almaları önermesine rağmen bu oranlar halen istenilen düzeylere ulaşamamıştır. Emzirmeye erken başlama oranlarının yüksek olmasına rağmen emzirmenin sürdürülmesi konusunda sorunlar vardır. Emzirme konusunda annelerin desteklenmesinde; yüz yüze danışmanlık, ev ziyareti programı, akran danışmanlığı, telefon danışmanlığı, online danışmanlık gibi müdahalelerden ile günümüzde gelişen teknoloji ile birlikte hayatımıza giren mobil uygulamalardan yararlanılabilmektedir. Bu uygulamalar, farklı sağlık koşullarında daha fazla öz-yönetim sağlamakta ve bireylerin evrensel bilgiye, eğitime ve destek ağına her zaman, her yerde düşük maliyetle erişebilmesini ve dolayısıyla evde bakım almasını mümkün kılmaktadır. Gebeler ve yeni doğum yapmış olan kadınlar çevrimiçi sağlık bilgisine en çok ihtiyaç duyan ve erişim sağlayan gruplardandır. Doğum ve emzirme konusunda bilgi gereksinimini gidermek için sıklıkla çevrimiçi uygulamaları kullanmaktadırlar. İletişimin dönüştürüldüğü bu süreçte, mobil uygulamaların emzirme alanına entegrasyonu annelerin bilgi edinmeyi kolaylaştırabilir, olumlu tutum geliştirmelerine ve yeni sosyal ilişkiler kurmalarına katkı sağlayabilir. Bu nedenle, bu geleneksel derlemenin amacı; emzirmenin desteklenmesinde mobil uygulama kullanımının etkinliğinin saptanması ve bu konuda farkındalığın arttırılmasına katkı sağlanmasıdır.
GÖÇMEN GEBELER VE TÜRK GEBELERDE YEME TUTUMU İLE YEME FARKINDALIĞININ GEBELİK VE DOĞUM SONUÇLARINA ETKİSİ
Authors: AKSÜT AKÇAY Emine , İNCEDAL SONKAYA Zehra , İNCEDAL IRGAT Serap
Published: November 2023

Amaç; Bu çalışmada gebeliği boyunca antenatal takip almayan/alamayan Suriyeli göçmen ve Türk gebelerin yeme tutumu ve yeme farkındalığının değerlendirilmesi, elde edilen sonuçların karşılaştırılması ve iki grubun tıbbi parametreleri arasındaki muhtemel farklılıkları tespit etmek amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem; Araştırma Nisan-Haziran 2021 tarihleri arasında bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinde 296 göçmen, 315 türk gebe ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan; sosyodemografik veri formu, Yeme Farkındalığı Ölçeği (YFÖ-30) ve Yeme Tutum Anketi (EAT-40) ile toplanmıştır.

Bulgular; Göçmen gebelerin yaş ortalaması 25,99±5,95, Türk gebelerin yaş ortalaması 27,02±4,91’dir. Göçmenlerin Yeme Tutumu Anketinden (EAT-40) 25,53±18,73 puan, Türk gebeler ise 25,31±18,93 puan almıştır. Araştırmada hipertansiyon öyküsü olan, plasenta previa yaşayan, anemik olan ve üriner sistem enfeksiyonu geçiren gebelerin yeme tutum puanları daha düşük bulunmuştur (p
Öğrencilerin Bilimin Doğası Anlayışları ile Üst Bilişsel Farkındalıkları Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: GÖREN Dilara , KAYA Ebru
Published: November 2023

Bilimin doğasındaki yaklaşımlardan “Yeniden Kavramsallaştırılmış̧ Aile Benzerliği Yaklaşımı’na Dayalı Bilimin Doğası’’ (RFN) (Erduran & Dagher, 2014) bilimi amaç ve değerler, bilimsel pratikler, yöntem ve yöntemsel kurallar ve bilimsel bilgi (epistemik, bilişsel), sosyal-kurumsal yönleriyle sınıflandırmıştır. Bu süreç planlama, yönetme, kontrol etme gibi üst bilişsel stratejiler tarafından etkilenmektedir. 5.sınıf öğrencilerinin üst bilişsel farkındalıkları ve RFN anlayışları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla 180 5.sınıf öğrencisine “Çocuklar için Üst Bilişsel Farkındalık Ölçeği” ve “Bilimin Doğası Öğrenci Anketi” uygulanmıştır. Ardından 3 öğrenci (düşük, orta, yüksek seviye) ile görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Nicel analizler istatistiksel olarak anlamlı pozitif yönde bir ilişkiyi nitel görüşmeler ise üst bilişsel farkındalığı düşük/yüksek olan öğrencilerin de RFN algılarının düşük/yüksek olduğunu göstermiştir. Çalışma üst bilişsel stratejiler ve RFN temelli deneysel çalışmalar için temel oluşturmaktadır.
The indispensable whole of work and population health: How the working life exposome can advance empirical research, policy, and action
Authors: Apostolopoulos Yorghos , Sönmez Sevil , Thiese Matthew S , Gallos Lazaros K
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVES: The thesis of this paper is that health and safety challenges of working people can only be fully understood by examining them as wholes with interacting parts. This paper unravels this indispensable whole by introducing the working life exposome and elucidating how associated epistemologies and methodologies can enhance empirical research.

METHODS: Network and population health scientists have initiated an ongoing discourse on the state of empirical work-health-safety-well-being research.

RESULTS: Empirical research has not fully captured the totality and complexity of multiple and interacting work and nonwork factors defining the health of working people over their life course. We challenge the prevailing paradigm by proposing to expand it from narrow work-related exposures and associated monocausal frameworks to the holistic study of work and population health grounded in complexity and exposome sciences. Health challenges of working people are determined by, embedded in, and/or operate as complex systems comprised of multilayered and interdependent components. One can identify many potentially causal factors as sufficient and component causes where removal of one or more of these can impact disease progression. We, therefore, cannot effectively study them by an a priori determination of a set of components and/or properties to be examined separately and then recombine partial approaches, attempting to form a picture of the whole. Instead, we must examine these challenges as wholes from the start, with an emphasis on interactions among their multifactorial components and their emergent properties. Despite various challenges, working-life-exposome-grounded frameworks and associated innovations have the potential to accomplish that.

CONCLUSIONS: This emerging paradigm shift can move empirical work-health-safety-well-being research to cutting-edge science and enable more impactful policies and actions.
Covid-19 Comics and the Data Visualization of Everyday Life
Authors: Feigenbaum Anna , Alberda Alexandra
Published: November 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic our lives became deeply entwined with data visualizations.​ Alongside authorial graphics produced by the world’s biggest health organisations and newspapers, citizens and artists also leveraged data visualization conventions to express the turbulent, strange experience of everyday life under the virus. In this chapter we introduce the rise of ‘COVID-19 data comics’ by bringing together emergent thinking in the areas of Graphic Medicine and data feminism. We situate these data comics in relation to recent calls for data to be more humanised (Kennedy and Hill 2017, Lupi 2017, D’Ignazio and Klein 2020, Alamalhodaei et al 2020). Drawing on case study examples gathered as part of our broader UKRI/AHRC Covid Comics research project, we argue that integrating data and comics in ways that humanise health experiences can be a powerful tool for public health communications, data literacy and health equity. The examples of best practice we share show how innovating public health messages around an ethos of empathy can help foster what Lulu Pinney (2020) calls “data know-how” -- a way of doing ‘data literacy’ out in the everyday world.
The impact of social support and basic psychological needs on well-being: a systematic analysis of literature review
Authors: Yuan Yuan  , Azlina Abu Bakar  , Taufiqnur Selamat  , Sun Jingcheng  , Rao Yahui
Published: November 2023

Research in the field of psychology is constantly evolving, and one of the important areas of study is the influence of social support and basic psychological needs on well-being. Social support encompasses emotional exchange, practical assistance, and the sharing of information to help individuals cope with life's challenges. Basic psychological needs refer to fulfilling an individual's requirements for self-determination, self-satisfaction, and a sense of ownership. These factors significantly impact personal well-being.This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the studies of these two factors and offer insights into future research and development.
Internal Audit Operational Efficiency and Performance of Public Institutions in Rwanda: The Case of Ngoma District
Authors:   Mount Kigali University, Rwanda, Ndungutse Innocent
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the impact of internal audit operational efficiency on the performance of public institutions in Rwanda, using a case study of Ngoma District. The study aimed to identify the main internal control activities, assess the role of internal audit operations in identifying and assessing risks, establish the effects of internal audit operations on ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, analyze the contributions of internal audit operations in detecting and deterring fraudulent activities, and find out the impact of an effective audit system on operational efficiency. The target population consisted of 120 staff working at the Ngoma District head office in Kigali, with 92 being a sample. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires and secondary data from Ngoma District reports and online resources. The statistical analysis revealed several strong and highly significant correlations between internal audit operationalization processes and the performance of public institutions. There is a substantial positive correlation between the internal audit processes of File Verification, approval, and Authorization and the institution's ability to detect and assess risks. The study also demonstrates a significant correlation between computer system control measures in the internal audit process and an institution's ability to adhere to legal requirements, regulations, and internal policies. A strong and statistically significant correlation is found between the implementation of backup and file recovery procedures and the prevention of fraudulent activities, emphasizing the importance of data integrity and security in maintaining trustworthiness. Finally, the research reveals a robust and statistically significant association between staff monitoring and the operational efficiency of public institutions, underlining the critical role of accountability and supervision in streamlining processes and resource allocation. These findings emphasize the significance of comprehensive internal audit practices and controls in enhancing the performance, governance, and effectiveness of public institutions in Ngoma district. Keywords: Internal Audit, Operational Efficiency, Public Institutions, Rwanda