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Dual MPPT Algorithm Implementation in Solar Charge Controller
Authors: P. Chandra Sekhar  , B. Eswar Kumar  , P. Sudheer
Published: November 2024

The implementation of a Dual Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm in a solar charge controller is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of solar energy utilization. This algorithm optimizes power extraction from solar panels by dynamically adjusting the operating point to track the maximum power output under varying environmental conditions. By utilizing two MPPT trackers, the controller can efficiently handle scenarios with multiple peaks in the power-voltage curve, common in partially shaded or non-uniformly illuminated panels. This implementation involves real-time monitoring of panel voltages and currents, coupled with intelligent algorithms to swiftly respond to changes in irradiance levels. Through advanced control strategies, such as Perturbation and Observation (P&O) or Incremental Gradient (Incgrad), the system maximizes energy harvest, improving overall system performance and reliability.
Alzheimer's Disease : Current Landscape and Future Directions
Authors: Ravinder Kaur  , Brijesh Kumar Duvey  , Anjali Swami  , Madhu Vashisth  , Vrinda Goel  , Nidhi  , Vijay Kumar  , Anurag Bhargava
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia, constituting up to 72% of cases, and poses a significant financial burden on global healthcare. The aging population is expected to triple the cost of dementia to over $600 billion in the US alone by 2050. Dementia, a major cause of dependency and dysfunction, accounted for 11.4% of all reported deaths in Britain and Wales in 2022. Recent studies suggest a potential decline in dementia incidence, especially in males in Occident countries, possibly linked to better management of vascular risk. While 89% of dementia costs are attributed to high-income countries, middle and low-income nations face significant challenges in addressing the epidemiology of dementia. The prevalence of AD in developing nations is estimated at 3.4%, varying widely. Women exhibit a 1.17 times higher age-specific global prevalence compared to men, and their age-normalized death rate is also higher, suggesting factors beyond life expectancy contribute to their vulnerability. AD primarily affects individuals aged 75 or older, with 80% of cases in this age group. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are commonly used in all stages of dementia, though their efficacy in mild cognitive impairment and prodromal AD is uncertain. Distinguishing AD from depression symptoms can be challenging. The pathological features of AD involve neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) and senile plaques, leading to neural and synaptic loss. Multiple mechanisms contribute to AD pathogenesis, including amyloid/tau toxicity and oxidative stress. Diagnosis : traditionally relies on clinical criteria, but biomarkers like CSF Aβ and tau proteins, as well as blood-based biomarkers, have shown promise in early detection. Noveltrearment: Promising treatment options include anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies like aducanumab, lecanemab, and gantenerumab, with varying degrees of success in clinical trials. Donanemab, targeting a specific type of Aβ, has shown significant slowing of mental degradation in early-stage patients.
Looped In Lupus-An Unusual Manifestation
Authors: Mohammed Shanil P  , Farsana Jasmin K
Published: November 2024

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can involve the central nervous system (CNS) in 40-70% of cases. Neuropsychiatric SLE presenting as parkinsonism is rare. We present a case of a 39-year-old woman who initially presented with polyarthritis and fever, followed by difficulty walking and speech impairment. Examination revealed an expressionless face, low-volume speech, resting tremors, and limb rigidity without cerebellar or sensory deficits. Investigations revealed ANA positivity, elevated anti-dsDNA and anti-Sm antibodies, proteinuria, and multiple brain infarcts. The patient was treated with Methylprednisolone, Levodopa, and Hydroxychloroquine, showing clinical improvement. Physicians should suspect SLE in patients with parkinsonism and polyarthralgia, as vasculopathy due to impaired thalamostriate arteries may contribute to parkinsonism.
Analysis of the Performance of Circular Microstrip Patch Antennas with Different Dielectric Constants
Authors: Katke Kiran , Popalghat S. K.
Published: November 2024

This study examines the performance of circular microstrip patch antennas with varying dielectric constants, focusing on their characteristics such as resonant frequency, and gain. The research evaluates the impact of various dielectric constants on antenna performance, providing insights for optimal design. The study found that the antenna performed well on 12 GHz frequency due to fringing fields along the edges. The study compares return loss and gain for various dielectric constants, suggesting that an optimal balance between miniaturization and performance can be achieved by carefully selecting the dielectric substrate. The research provides practical guidelines for designing efficient microstrip patch antennas for specific applications like wireless communication, radar systems, and satellite technology, where the choice of dielectric material is crucial for achieving desired performance.
Effect of Moringa oleifera L. Leaf Solution Concentration and Length of Storage on the Internal Quality of Duck Eggs (Anas platyrhyncos domesticus)
Authors: Silalahi Melda Ramayana , Sayed Umar  , Nurzainah Ginting  , Ibrahim N Syaheera
Published: November 2024

Duck eggs have a delicious taste, are easily digested by the body, and contain quite good nutrition.However, duck eggs have a short self life. This study aims to determine the effect of the length of storage and concentration of Moringa leaf solution on the internal quality of duck eggs. This study was conducted in September-October 2023 at the Livestock Production Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara. The design used in this study is a complete random design, factorial pattern, namely 4 concentration solution treatment (R0 = without soaking, R1 = 10%, R2 = 20%, R3 = 30%), 5 Treatment of Length of Storage (L0 = 0 days, L1 = 7 days, L2 = 14 days, L3 = 21 days, L4 = 28 days) with 2 replications. The parameters used in this study include the egg white index (albumen), the egg yolk index (yolk), the percentage of decreased egg weight and the degree of acidity (pH) of eggs. The results showed that the number of concentrations of 30% solution had a significant effect (p <0.05) on the albumen index, yolk index and pH, but did not affect the percentage of decreased egg weight. The length of storage has a significant effect on the internal quality of duck eggs. The treatment interaction is a significant effect (p <0.05) against the egg white index (albumen) and egg pH. Treatment with a 30% moringa leaf solution had better results for 28 days compared to treatment without soaking.
Effectiveness of Urea Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block Based on Fermented Coffee Fruit Peel on the Blood Profile of Sheep Experiencing Stress during Transportation
Authors: Fahriza Shari , Yunilas  , Ma’ruf Tafsin
Published: November 2024

Transportation stress is influenced by trip duration, mileage, vehicle type, road conditions, loading and unloading, vehicle speed and environmental conditions. The provision of Urea Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block (UMMB) based on fermented coffee peel aims to overcome nutritional deficiencies and stress in livestock. This study was conducted experimentally with a non-factorial complete randomized design (RAL) with 4 treatments of A0 (without UMMB) as a control, A1 (UMMB based on fermented coffee peel 10%), A2 (UMMB based on fermented coffee peel 20%), A3 (UMMB based on fermented coffee peel 30%) and 4 replications. The parameters of the study were glucose levels, total protein and creatinine. The results showed that giving UMMB peel-based fermented coffee has a significant effect (P<0.05) on increasing glucose levels (16.03%), decreasing total protein levels (31.49%), and decreasing creatinine levels (2.71%). It can be concluded that giving UMMB based on fermented coffee peel up to 30% can overcome stress in sheep that experience transportation for 8 hours.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ СОРБІТУ ТА КСИЛІТУ ДЛЯ ЕКСТРАГУВАННЯ БАРВНИХ РЕЧОВИН З БУЗИНИ ЧОРНОЇ
Authors: Ярмош Т. , Перцевой Ф. , Маренкова Т.
Published: November 2024

Анотація. У роботі представлено результати дослідження ефективності екстракції пігментів з вичавок бузини за допомогою поліолів. Метою роботи було дослідити ефективність екстракції барвних речовин з вичавок бузини з використанням поліолів (сорбіту та ксиліту).. У дослідженні використовували вичавки плодів бузини чорної зібрані на стадії повного дозрівання у Сумській області 2023 року. В роботі було визначено фізико-хімічні та органолептичні показники свіжих плодів ягід бузини, вичавок бузини свіжих та висушених. Для подальшого дослідження вичавки бузини висушували при температурі (50±5)ºС протягом 6 год. з наступним подрібненням до розміру часток 0,4 – 0,5 мм. В якості еталону порівняння було використано дистильовану воду. Подрібнені вичавки заливали розчинниками у співвідношенні 1:30. Ретельно розмішували та витримували при температурі 60±0,5ºС, тривалості 120 хв. Отримані спектри екстрактів з використанням підкислених водно- сорбітового та водно-ксилітового розчинів демонстрували максимальні піки в області довжини хвиль 475-500 нм, що відповідає синьо-зеленій частині видимого спектру. Такий характер спектрів є типовим для розчинів, що містять флавоноїди та антоціани – біологічно активні сполуки з вираженою пігментацією. Наявність інтенсивних смуг поглинання в області 400-500 нм у спектрах екстрактів підтверджує присутність цих сполук. Встановлено, що оптимальна концентрація поліолів у водних розчинах для максимального вилучення пігментів складає 10% (мас.). При таких умовах вміст барвних речовин в екстрактах складає 16,83 г/кг у підкисленому водно-сорбітовому розчині, 15,98 г/кг у водно-ксилітовому та 14,0 г/кг у чисто водному розчині. Подальше збільшення концентрації поліолів призводить до значного зростання в'язкості розчинів. Це, в свою чергу, суттєво ускладнює дифузію молекул барвних речовин з твердої фази в рідку, що негативно впливає на масоперенос та, як наслідок, знижує ефективність екстракції.
L'assessment collaborativo in tutela minori: un modello per favorire una valutazione partecipata e relazionale in pazienti con trauma complesso alle prese con i percorsi di giustizia
Authors: Spada Maria Simonetta , Scotti Paolo , Arcaini Francesca , Grantaliano Stefano , Marchetti Francesca , Panzeri Patrizia , Saccogna Alice , Aschieri Filippo
Published: November 2024

In linea con le indicazioni delle Linee Guida della Regione Lombardia che suggeriscono di migliorare le prassi professionali attraverso l'utilizzo di tecniche basate sulle più aggiornate evidenze scientifiche, un gruppo di lavoro di psicologi che si occupano di salute e tutela di mi-nori e famiglie ha attivato un percorso formativo per individuare strumenti capaci di rendere più efficace ed effettiva la propria azione clinica. Grazie alla formazione, gli operatori hanno acquisito maggiore consapevolezza delle specifiche fragilità dell'utenza (posizione clinica "trauma-informed") e dei limiti della pratica clinica dettati dalle diverse richieste del contesto. Tale consapevolezza li ha indirizzati verso la sperimentazione del modello dell'assessment col-laborativo che si basa sul coinvolgimento attivo degli interessati e sulla valorizzazione della relazione tra psicologo e famiglie.
"Con i Genitori": un intervento di gruppo online a supporto della genitorialità nell'infanzia. Punti di forza e di criticità nelle percezioni dei partecipanti
Authors: Boldrini Francesca , Ragni Benedetta , De Stasio Simona
Published: November 2024

Il presente contributo ha come obiettivo descrivere l'articolazione del protocollo di intervento "Con i Genitori" e i risultati di un'intervista telefonica semi-strutturata condotta al termi-ne dell'intervento, al fine di esplorare l'esperienza dei partecipanti, punti di forza e criticità del programma CiG e della sua erogazione online. L'intervento è rivolto a genitori di bambini con sviluppo tipico, di età compresa fra 0 e 6 anni e si compone di quattro sessioni di gruppo, basate su assunti teorici mutuati da modelli di intervento "evidence-based", noti alla letteratura internazionale, rivolti alla genitorialità nella prima infanzia. I risultati descritti suggeriscono che il programma "Con i Genitori" potrebbe costituire uno strumento promettente ed interessante a supporto della relazione genitore-bambino e della sensibilità genitoriale nei primi anni di vita. Interventi con erogazione online potrebbero rappresentare un'importante modalità di accesso a programmi di prevenzione evidence based, facilitando la partecipazione degli utenti e soste-nendo la genitorialità sin dalle fasi più precoci dello sviluppo.
Assessment of the Effects of TiwanTiwa Herbal Mixture Drink on Oxidative Stress Markers
Authors: O. S. Usiobeigbe , K. O. Airhomwanbor , L. E., et.al. Omolumen
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The use of herbal medicine and its effect on health has been established. Recently, there is much interest in therapeutic potential of herbal therapy use as antioxidant in reducing free radical-induced oxidative stress. Method: This study was aimed to determine the effect of herbal mixture on acetaminophen induced oxidative stress in male albino wistar rat. This is an experimental study comprising of total of forty-two (42) wistar rats divided into seven (7) groups of six (6) animals each. The seven groups were Group 1, control group fed with top feed and water only, Group 2 administered with 3000 mg acetaminophen and top feed, Group 3 with 3000 mg of acetaminophen and 140mg sylimarine, Group 4 with 3000 mg of acetaminophen and 50 mg tiwantiwa extract, Group 5 with 3000mg of acetaminophen and 100 mg tiwantiwa extract, Group 6 with 3000mg of acetaminophen and 200 mg tiwantiwa extract and Group 7 with 100 mg of tiwantiwa extract only. The treatment was given daily and lasted for 21 days, animals were sacrificed, and blood sample collected were assayed for oxidative stress; CAT, SOD, and MDA. Result obtained was analyzed with statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: The result obtained depicts significant increase in CAT and SOD of group 5 (100mg of the extract) when compared to group 2 which is the toxic group induced with 3000mg Acetaminophen. There was also a significant decrease in MDA of group 5 (100mg of extract) when compared to group 2 (p<0.05). This implies that dose level (100 mg) of Tiwantiwa herbal mixture in group 5 exhibited the capacity to alleviate 3000 mg of acetaminophen toxicity at a minimal level. This is attributed to phytochemicals present in this extract such as phenolic compounds. Conclusion: 100 mg dose level of Tiwantiwa herbal mixture has a significant effect in alleviating 3000 mg of acetaminophen toxicity, acting as strong antioxidant as evidenced in the study with results shown in CAT, SOD and MDA bioassays. This is attributed to the presence compounds such as Phenols and Alkaloids which are potent phytochemical constituents in Tiwantiwa herbal mixture with antioxidant property.
Pengaruh Profesionalisme Auditor, Risiko Audit dan Kompleksitas Audit Terhadap Kualitas Audit
Authors: Putri Putri , Damayanti Riska
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh bukti empiris tentang Pengaruh profesionalisme auditor, risiko audit dan kompleksitas audit berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif, menggunakan metode asosiatif dan data primer berbentuk kuesioner yang kemudian diolah menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 26. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh auditor yang bekerja pada Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP) di Wilayah Tangerang, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 98 auditor di 5 (lima) Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP) yang berada di Wilayah Tangerang. Metode sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode convenience sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa profesionalisme auditor berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit, risiko audit berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit, kompleksitas audit berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit, dan secara keseluruhan profesionalisme auditor, risiko audit dan kompleksitas audit berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit.
The Effect of Work Motivation, Work Environment, and Communication on Employee Performance at SMP Bonavita Tangerang
Authors: Herryadi Herryadi , Pujiarti Pujiarti
Published: November 2024

is study was conducted to analyze and determine the influence of work motivation, work environment, and communication on employee performance at Bonavita Tangerang Junior High School. This study aims to understand how work motivation, work environment, and communication, both individually and together, affect employee performance. This study uses a quantitative approach, data collection through questionnaires and then analyzed using the SPSS version 25 program. The results of regression analysis show that work motivation, work environment, and communication have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Work motivation affects performance by 58.7%, work environment by 80.9%, and communication by 67.8%. Overall, the influence of these three variables on employee performance is stronger than other factors. Based on the results of statistical analysis, the calculated f-value for the independent variables that were analyzed simultaneously was 51.100, which exceeded the table f-value of 8.594. These findings indicate that the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that work motivation, work environment, and communication have a positive and significant effect on employee performance at Bonavita Tangerang Junior High School.
Pengembangan SDM Dalam Rangka Mewujudkan Ekonomi Kreatif Melalui Pelatihan Digital Marketing (Studi Kasus: UMKM Epiphany Food & Drink)
Authors: Mustari Nur Hikmah
Published: November 2024

Lack of understanding in utilizing social media, websites, and other online platforms can cause business existence to be limited to the local scope. To overcome this, digital marketing training has been conducted as part of a community service program at Epiphany Food & Drink MSMEs located in Pattallassang Village, Pattallassang District, Gowa Regency. This training aims to provide knowledge and skills to MSME players in implementing digital promotion strategies, with the hope of increasing their visibility and productivity in an innovative and creative way. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) research method was applied to involve respondents in the development of digital promotion strategies that suit their needs, so that the results obtained become more relevant and applicable. The results of the training showed an increase in understanding, knowledge, and skills in using platforms such as Instagram, CapCut, Canva, and Call to Action, so that MSME players are better prepared to face the challenges of an increasingly competitive market in the digital era
Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair Dengan Komponen Organic Rice di Desa Suka Mulya Kecamatan Pagar Dewa Kabupaten Lampung Barat
Authors: Handayani Kusuma , Abdullah Wawan Setiawan , Kanedi Mohamad , Ernawiati Eti
Published: November 2024

Desa Suka Mulya terletak di Kecamatan Pagar Dewa Kabupaten Lampung Barat.Sebagian besar orang di desa tidak tahu bagaimana menggunakan limbh rumah tangga, terutama nasi basi. Mengolah sampah dari sumbernya sendiri, yang dapat mengurangi volume sampah, adalah solusi untuk masalah sampah rumah tangga yang meningkat. Menggunakan beras basi sebagai pupuk akan mengurangi jumlah sampah organik yang ada di lingkungan. Masyarakat hanya memanfaatkan sisa nasi untuk pakan ternak seperti unggas, tetapi informasi ini dapat membantu mereka mengubah sisa nasi menjadi pupuk cair. Dengan demikian, sampah di masyarakat dapat dikurangi dan pemanfaatannya akan lebih menguntungkan. Untuk mendapatkan hasil pertumbuhan terbaik, pupuk harus digunakan secara teratur selama minimal dua minggu
Peningkatan Nilai Jual Melalui Kemasan Produk UMKM Olahan Kacang Bawang di Pekon Sudimoro Kecamatan Semaka
Authors: Kusnadi Kusnadi , Sariningsih Eka , Ariningrum Hardini , Puspita Indah Lia , Abadi Satria
Published: November 2024

Produk kacang bawang sebagai salah satu cemilan yang djual, memiliki rasa yang khas juga memiliki kandungan gizi yang cukup baik untuk kesehatan tubuh, hal ini karena kacang tanah memiliki beberapa kandungan nutrisi.  Namun, sebagian besar produk olahan kacang bawang masih dijual dalam bentuk sederhana, tanpa pengemasan yang menarik atau sesuai standar pasar, sehingga harganya pun relatif rendah. Oleh karena itu pengemasan produk adalah salah satu aspek penting dalam rantai pemasaran untuk meningkatkan nilai jual produk dalam era persaingan pasar saat ini. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan UMKM produk olehan kacang dalam pengemasan produk untuk meningkatkan daya saing produk olahan kacang bawang di pasar lokal maupun regional. Peningkatan dalam kemasan dan penjualan ini akan membantu mengenalkan produk kacang bawang ke pasar yang lebih luas dan memberikan peluang pemasaran yang lebih besar.
Prevalence of Potential Drug-drug Interactions among Psychiatric Patients at Psychiatry Hospital in Sulaimani City
Authors: HamaSalih Raz Muhammed , Rebwar Ghareeb Hama  , Frmesk Sabir Hamid  , Pavel Jalal Hussein  , Sham Nawshirwan Salh
Published: November 2024

خلاصة
الخلفية: يتم تعريف التفاعلات الدوائية الدوائية ذات الأهمية السريرية على أنها الأحداث التي يتم فيها تعديل الديناميكيات الدوائية أو الخصائص الحركية الدوائية للدواء عن طريق إضافة دواء ثان إلى نظام الدواء الخاص بالمريض، والذي يمكن أن يؤدي غالبا إلى زيادة التفاعلات الجانبية الخطيرة. يزداد إحتمال التفاعلات مع عدد الأدوية المعطاة.
الهدف: الهدف من هذه الدراسة المستقبلية هو تحديد مدى انتشار التفاعلات الدوائية الدوائية ذات المؤثرات العقلية المحتملة بين المرضى فی مستشفى الطب النفسی في مدينة السليمانية، وتحديد النتائج السريرية لمثل هذه الترکیبة.
الطريقة:  تضمنت الدراسة جمع البيانات المتعلقة بالمؤثرات العقلية الموصوفة لـ 60 مريضا نفسيا دخلوا المستشفى حديثا من كلا الجنسين. تم إجراء جمع البيانات عن كل مريض على حدة في ملف المريض المحدد للإبلاغ عن أی تفاعلات دوائية ذات مؤثرات عقلية محتملة باستخدام مدقق التفاعلات الدوائية Medscape لتحديد الأنواع المختلفة للتفاعلات الدوائية الدوائية.
النتيجة: بلغ معدل انتشار التفاعلات الدوائية المحتملة في وحدة الطب النفسي في مدينة السليمانية لدى 60 مريضا 98%، منها 35% تفاعلات دوائية رئيسية. وكانت الأدوية الأكثر وصفا هي الأدوية المضادة للإكتئاب. تم وصف أكثر من 4 أدوية لمعظم المرضى.
الإستنتاج: لقد خلصنا إلى إرتفاع معدل إنتشار التفاعلات الدوائية المحتملة بين المرضى النفسيين، وهو أكثر شيوعا في المرضى الذين يتناولون أكثر من دواء ذات تأثير عقلی.
الكلمات المفتاحية: التفاعلات الدوائية، المؤثرات العقلية.
Prevalence and identification of Bacillus species in cellophane, foil, and disposable plastic containers used for food packaging
Authors: Mojtaba Mohammadzadeh Vazifeh  , Erfan Aghajani  , Negin Shokrollahzadeh  , Helia Rahmati  , Nakisa Sohrabi Haghdoost
Published: November 2024

الخلفية:تستخدم العبوات البلاستيكية والسيلوفان والرقائق المعدنية على نطاق واسع في تغليف المواد الغذائية. ومع ذلك، فإن وجود الكائنات الحية الدقيقة على الاسطح او داخل البنية الداخلية لهذه المواد يثير القلق، لأنها قد تتكاثر في ظل الظروف المثالية وتنتقل إلى المواد الغذائية، مما قد يعرض سلامة الأغذية وجودتها لخطر التلوث. يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة التلوث الميكروبي وتحديد أنواع البكتيريا الموجودة في مواد تغليف المواد الغذائية شائعة الاستخدام، بما في ذلك الرقائق والسيلوفان والحاويات البلاستيكية التي يمكن التخلص منها. حيث تم جمع عينات من رقائق القصدير والسيلوفان والحاويات البلاستيكية التي تستخدم لمرة واحدة من مختلف الشركات المشهورة في إيران. تم تحديد العدد الإجمالي للبكتيريا باستخدام طرق مختلفة، تليها الزراعة على الوسط الزرعي Tryptone Glucose Extract Agar (TGEA),  تم إجراء الاختبارات البيوكيميائية ((fermentation, mobility, catalase, oxidase, methyl red-Voges Proskauer  كذلك النمو اللاهوائي، والنمو عند 50 درجة مئوية لتحديد الأنواع البكتيرية المعزولة. اظهرت ان اعداد الخلايا البكتيرية تتراوح من 0.0 CFU/g إلى 8.3 × 103 CFU/g للعينات التي تم فحصها. حيث كانت البكتيريا المكونة للأبواغ من عائلة Bacillaceae هي الملوثات السائدة في جميع العينات. ولوحظ أدنى عدد من البكتيريا في الحاويات البلاستيكية التي تستخدم لمرة واحدة، في حين أظهر السيلوفان أعلى مستوى من التلوث البكتيري. كانت Bacillus licheniformis هي الأنواع الأكثر انتشارًا بين عائلة Bacillaceae  . من خلال هذه الدراسة نستنتج ان التلوث الميكروبي في مواد تغليف الاغذية، وخاصة السيلوفان يسبب خطر ومشكلة صحية للمجتمع.
Obstacles in Instructing English at Village Elementary Schools in Bangladesh: A Study and Proposals
Authors: Sultanul Arefin  , Marzana Binte Khan  , Md. Momtazur Rahman  , Md. Jashim Uddin  , Ariful Insan Emon  , Md. Kawser Ahmed
Published: November 2024

Elementary education serves as the foundation for students' future endeavors. Each year, many students in rural Bangladesh fail public examinations, and those who pass often do so by rote memorization, lacking proficiency in the four key language skills required for competence in English. Primary education was chosen for this study as it is a crucial stage where teachers bear full responsibility for student learning. The primary objective of this research was to identify the obstacles in teaching and learning English at the elementary level in rural areas of Bangladesh. Data were gathered using two sets of questionnaires administered to both students and teachers to assess the state of English language education in these primary schools. Additionally, teacher interviews and classroom observations, guided by an observation checklist, were conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current teaching practices. The findings reveal that the majority of rural students struggle with English due to several factors, including a shortage of skilled and trained teachers, inadequate teacher training, inappropriate teaching methods and materials, limited contact hours, large class sizes, and insufficient pedagogical knowledge. This paper also includes several recommendations based on the research findings to address these challenges effectively.
Seismic Activity Analysis in California: Patterns, Trends, and Predictive Modeling
Authors: Pravakar Debnath  , Mitu Karmakar  , MD Tushar Khan  , MD Azam Khan  , Abdullah Al Sayeed  , Arifur Rahman  , Md Fakhrul Islam Sumon
Published: November 2024

For decades, California has been considered one of the most seismically active areas in the United States, if not the most, due to the frequent occurrence of earthquakes from tectonic activity, notably along the San Andreas Fault.  Understanding seismic activity is a matter not only of safety but also of major importance for urban planning. In the recent past, Machine learning algorithms (ML) have emerged as a promising invention for advancing earthquake prediction by facilitating the pinpointing of patterns in large datasets that may be hard to detect through traditional techniques. The primary objective of this research project is to assess historical seismic data to identify trends and patterns in California’s seismic activity. Equally important, the goals of this research focused on developing predictive models that can provide insight into the possibility of seismic events in the future. To assess seismic activity in California, data were gathered from a credible and reputable source, most notably, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Database, which provides detailed records of earthquakes spanning over six decades. This dataset included all recorded seismic events in California, capturing the key details about the place of occurrence in latitude and longitude, the magnitude of the seismic event, the depth at which it happened, and the time when the seismic activity took place. To devise and curate a reliable earthquake prediction algorithm for California, distinct machine learning models were considered, comprising, Random Forest, XG-Boost, and Logistic Regression. Overall, the Random Forest algorithm exemplified high accuracy. Optimizing this algorithm will lead to more reliable predictions, potentially aiding disaster preparedness and risk mitigation in California's earthquake-prone areas. The findings from seismic activity analysis have deep implications for urban planning and disaster preparedness in California. Knowledge of the pattern, place, and magnitude of earthquakes over time will help urban planners and policymakers structure communities that can remain resilient during such calamities. For instance, higher earthquake frequencies would automatically call for increased stringency in building codes, especially along fault lines, to ensure that houses situated on such lines are designed to withstand major seismic activity. This operation may even limit or reallocate urban development out of high-risk zones into less risky zones.
Forecasting Electric Vehicle Adoption in the USA Using Machine Learning Models
Authors: Sanjib Kumar Shil  , Muhammad Shoyaibur Rahman Chowdhury  , Nikhil Rao Tannier  , MD Tanvir Rahman Tarafder  , Rabeya Akter  , Nisha Gurung  , Mir Mohtasam Hossain Sizan
Published: November 2024

Electric vehicles (Electric Vehicles) are at the vanguard of the global dispensation to sustainable transportation, depicting a pivotal step toward diminishing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Notwithstanding, the adoption of Electric Vehicles has been growing in the USA, but their future remains at a crossroads.  The objective of the research is to design and execute machine learning models capable of providing accurate predictions of future trends in electric vehicle adoption in the USA. The dataset gathered for analyzing EV adoption in the USA comprises data across three primary categories:  environmental data, economic indicators, and policy-related data. The economic indicators include household income, fuel prices, electricity rates, and lithium battery costs that affect EV purchasing power obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Environmental data include greenhouse gas emissions and air quality indices from the EPA, providing information on regional environmental conditions that might affect EV attractiveness. Other policy data included federal and state incentives such as tax credits, rebates, and EV infrastructure data, collected from the U.S. Led by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center and the Energy Laboratory, additional EV sales trends were pulled from databases of the automotive industry. In this research project, credible and proven machine learning models were employed, most notably, Linear Regression, Random Forest, and XG-Boost. The performance of the models was tested for EV adoption prediction by considering a few important metrics: Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), and R-squared (R²). From the model performance metrics presented, the Gradient Boosting Regressor and Random Forest models performed far better by a big margin than Linear Regression. The prediction models, particularly, the Random Forest regressors and Gradient Boosting regressors demonstrated incredible forecasting of electric vehicle adoption. The model works excellently on the premise that historical data with relevant features can be utilized to gain some valuable insight into future trends. Policy-makers interested in stimulating the wider use of electric vehicles can ensure that targeted policies address both current barriers and future demands. Results of this analysis suggest incentives, such as tax credits, rebates, and subsidies, are some of the most common actions to reduce the upfront cost of an EV, a key circumventing factor in the choice that many consumers face.
The Integration of Machine Learning in information technologies: Future Trends and predictions
Authors: Mahfuz Alam  , Md Rafiqul Islam  , Mir Mohtasam Hossain Sizan  , Al Amin Akash
Published: November 2024

Hypertension and high cholesterol can cause heart attack and heart failure. Therefore, preventative measures to effectively anticipate, diagnose, and control high hypertension and cholesterol levels are needed to reduce myocardial infarction risk and offer more effective treatment alternatives. The study used new machine learning models (SVM, LR, RF, and NB) to predict cardiac illnesses, which were not used in a prior study. The study utilized four new machine learning models (SVM, LR, RF, and NB) to predict cardiac diseases, which had not been previously studied. The study used a 1970–2023 dataset of UK males with cardiac issues. Results showed that machine learning methods have gained popularity and can predict cholesterol and hypertension. The study shows that machine learning algorithms lower hypertension and cholesterol. Machine learning techniques must be improved and tested on larger datasets.
Relaxation therapy with guided imagery for pain intensity and pain interference in patients with lung cancer: A case study
Authors: Affandi Miftah Nur , Rosyid Fahrun Nur
Published: November 2024

Background: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the bronchial epithelium or bronchial carcinoma which includes malignancy from the lungs themselves (primary) and malignancy from outside the lungs (metastasis) caused by several factors such as exposure or inhalation of a carcinogenic substance such as cigarettes over a long period of time. One of the clinical symptoms felt by lung cancer patients is chest pain with 50-70% of cancer patients experiencing pain dominated by neuropathic, psychological, social and spiritual pain, associated with nociceptive pain that is felt continuously so that it can reduce quality of life, physical function, increase fatigue levels, and interfere with daily activities. Efforts to reduce pain in lung cancer patients require appropriate, efficient and economical interventions, so that they can improve the patient's quality of life. One of the non-pharmacological nursing interventions that can be applied to lung cancer patients is guided imagery.
Purpose: To prove the relaxation therapy with guided imagery for pain intensity and pain interference in patients with lung cancer.
Method: The case report study used a nursing care approach by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in 5 lung cancer patients treated in the Flamboyan ward Dr. Moewardi Hospital. The instrument used in this nursing care report is a numeric scale to measure the intensity of patient pain with an interval of 0-10. A value of 0 indicates no pain, while 1-3 indicates mild pain, 4-6 indicates moderate pain and 7-10 indicates severe pain.
Results: There was a significant change in the patient's pain scale after relaxation therapy with guided imagery for pain intensity and pain interference.
Conclusion: Relaxation therapy with guided imagery can help reduce pain in lung cancer patients. In addition, it is considered a more efficient and economical therapeutic nursing intervention and does not cause complications.
Suggestion: It is hoped that further researchers can apply it to other medical diagnoses to determine whether guided imagery has the same benefits or not in reducing pain felt by patients other than a medical diagnosis of lung cancer.
Effect of hamstring stretching for improving body function or activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Pradanov Cartika Volta , Sudaryanto Wahyu Tri
Published: November 2024

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term disease characterized by abnormalities in the cartilage in the joints which causes the bones to rub together, causing stiffness, pain, decreased flexibility and impaired functional activities.
Purpose: To determine effect of hamstring stretching for improving body function or activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Method: A quantitative quasi-experimental approach. Participants were selected using random sampling and the Issac & Michael formula, resulting in 30 participants who were divided into two groups, namely 15 participants in the intervention group and 15 participants in the control group from Sebelas Maret University Hospital. Pre-test and post-test functional activity assessments using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) instrument in the intervention and control groups. Univariate statistical analysis was conducted, including a shapiro wilk and one way anova test.
Results: Intervention group and control group have a p-value <0.05, meaning that functional activity has an effect on have hamstring stretching exercise on increasing functional activity in knee osteoarthritis patients.
Conclusion: Hamstring strengthening exercise on increasing the ability of functional activities in knee osteoarthritis. This can be considered as evidence that specific exercise interventions on the hamstring muscles provide positive benefits in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
The role of readiness for change on behavioral intention viewed from performance and effort expectancy in the implementation of electronic medical records
Authors: Idana Rindang Farihah , Wardani Ratna , Kusumawati Prima Dewi
Published: November 2024

Background: Technological developments have triggered a transformation in the implementation of electronic medical records (RME) in Indonesia, in line with regulations that require the implementation of RME in all health service facilities by the end of 2023. Although it has been proven to increase efficiency and reduce medical errors, the implementation of RME faces challenges such as infrastructure readiness and risk factors cultural.
Purpose: To identify factors that influence the success of RME implementation, including performance expectations and the use of RME in health facilities in Indonesia.
Method: The design of this research is quantitative, observational analytical type with a cross-sectional approach. The population of this study were employees of Community Health Centers in Kediri Regency. The probability sampling technique using a random sampling approach obtained a sample of 336 employees in 33 Community Health Centers and SmartPLS 2.9.8 was used to test the hypothesis. The variables used in this research are: performance expectancy (X1), effort expectancy (X2), Readiness for Change (Z), and Usage Intention (Y).
Results: The results of the research show that there is a direct influence of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and Readiness to Change on Usage Intention with P = 0.000. Individual Change Readiness Mediates performance expectancy and effort expectancy on Usage Intention, which has a significant effect with a P value of 0.001.
Conclusion: This research concludes that new insights into the critical role of change readiness as a mediator between technology acceptance factors and behavioral intentions.
Effectiveness of massage therapy intervention for labour pain management during normal delivery: A literature review
Authors: Cahyaningtyas Keny Nurchaeni , Sulastri Sulastri
Published: November 2024

Background: Labor and delivery pain is a common experience experienced by women around the world. Women who give birth normally experience significant levels of pain during labor. Efforts to increase knowledge and use of non-pharmacological interventions to manage labor pain, such as massage therapy, still need to be encouraged in pregnant women, various techniques such as deep back massage, effleurage massage, and foot massage have shown promising results in reducing pain experienced during labor.
Purpose: To know and analyze effectiveness of massage therapy  intervention for labour pain management
during normal delivery
Method: Literature study using search engine databases, namely ProQuest, Sciencedirect, Pubmed, and Scopus, with article publications ranging from 2018-2024. The literature search strategy involves keywords related to the topic and title of the study: "Massage" OR "foot Massage" OR "reflexiology" AND "Fatigue" AND "Hemodialysis" OR "Chronic Kidney Disease" AND "Randomised Control" OR "Clinical Trial".
Results: Obtained 10 articles that show the effect of massage therapy in reducing pain in patients who are undergoing labor and delivery.
Conclusion: Massage therapy carried out within a certain time span can effectively reduce pain levels in patients who are undergoing labor and delivery.
Spiritual needs and quality of life of patients with heart failure
Authors: Putri Ekky Puspita Sonia , Hudiyawati Dian
Published: November 2024

Background: Patients with heart failure often experience physical problems that disrupt daily activities. These problems have an impact on the patient's spiritual needs and quality of life.
Purpose: To find out the relationship between spiritual needs and the quality of life of patients with heart failure.
Method: Descriptive quantitative. The research was carried out at the heart clinic at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta from January to August 2023. The number of samples was 100 respondents using the method purposive sampling.  Data collection was carried out using the SpNQ and MLHFQ questionnaires.
Results: Based on data analysis, it was found that the average respondent was 60% male with a maximum age distribution of 61-70 years (39%). Regarding the description of spiritual needs, the majority of respondents had a high level of spiritual needs (79%). In the quality of life variable, the majority of respondents have a good level of quality of life (55%). Based on the results of cross tabulation, a picture of the level of spiritual needs and quality of life of respondents shows that a high level of spiritual needs, in fact, a moderate level of quality of life is greater than a high level of quality of life with a result of 55%.
Conclusion: The majority of respondents have a high level of spirituality with levels of good quality of life and moderate quality of life which are not much different.
Factors related to the uncontrolled fasting blood sugar among type 2 diabetic patients attending Kopang Health Center, Central Lombok Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Saimi Saimi , Pratiwi Dita Retno , Satriyadi Satriyadi , Fatoni Akhmad
Published: November 2024

Background: Prevalence of  DMT2 is increasing every year, becoming a significant global health problem. Many DMT2 sufferers are not well controlled, prone to serious complications such as heart, kidney, and nervous system.
Purpose: To determine Blood Sugar fluctuations in Diabetes Mellitus Type-2 (DMT2) to improve knowledge, positive attitudes, and healthy behaviors to achieve optimal blood sugar control.
Method: Quantitative observational analytical research with Cross Sectional design. The population is 349 people with a sample of 186 respondents which is determined by simple random side. Data collection uses interview guidelines/questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. Bivariate data analysis used Chi Square and Multivariate analysis  multiple logistic regression.
Results: P value of knowledge 0.000 < 0.05, had a significant effect. The p-value of attitude was 0.002 < 0.05, Positive attitude had a significant effect on stabilizing blood sugar. An optimistic, confident, and highly motivated attitude is important to control diabetes. The  behavioral p value of 0.003 < 0.05 had a stabilizing effect on blood sugar.
Conclusion: Good knowledge has a significant effect on stabilizing blood sugar. An important understanding affects diabetes control. Accurate information empowers informed long-term health decisions. A positive attitude greatly affects blood sugar control. Optimistic, high spirits achieve better health control. Decisions of the right actions stabilize blood sugar is important for DMT2 health, prevent complications improve quality of life.
Waste management training intervention on knowledge and attitude of integrated health service cadres and housewives in West Kalimantan
Authors: Hayati Restituta , Nafsiatun Nafsiatun , Yani Akhmad
Published: November 2024

Background: Healthy village is an innovative concept prioritizing health and well-being in community development, encompassing basic health services, sanitation, clean water, environmental cleanliness, public health, food safety, and community empowerment.
Purpose: To analyze the impact of Waste management training provided to integrated health service cadres and housewives.
Method: A quantitative quasi-experiment study, participants were selected using purposive sampling and the Slovin formula, resulting in 82 participants from Sungai Asam village. Univariate statistical analysis was conducted, including a paired t-test to assess changes within groups and an independent t-test for between-group comparisons.
Results: Support for waste management was influenced by the knowledge and attitudes of both cadres and housewives. In the cadre group, knowledge increased from an average of 15.780 in the pre-test to 18.439. For the housewives group, knowledge rose from an average of 14.561 in the pre-test to 15.634. Attitudes in the cadre group improved from 50.122 in the pre-test to 62.609, while in the housewives group, attitudes increased from 42.170 to 47.365.
Conclusion: Waste management training significantly enhanced knowledge and attitudes in both groups, with a more substantial improvement observed among cadres. The study effectively demonstrated the impact of Waste management training on fostering a healthier village environment.
Support from midwives and spouse on antenatal care visit adherence in health centers among primigravida pregnant women
Authors: Latifa Aliya Rahma , Werdani Kusuma Estu
Published: November 2024

Background: The maternal mortality rate in Indonesia remains high. A strategy to reduce this number is through the implementation of antenatal care (ANC) programs, which are essential for pregnant women. The issue at hand is the low number of ANC visits at the Sragen Community Health Center, where out of 1,022 targets, 896 pregnant women did not meet the minimum service standard target in 2022. ANC visits are closely related to various factors, such as knowledge, attitude, access, and external support factors. This study focuses on external support factors that influence pregnant women to attend ANC visits, including support from husbands and midwives.
Purpose: To determine the relationship between husband and midwife support and antenatal care visits among primigravida pregnant women.
Method: This quantitative research with a cross-sectional design was conducted in October 2023 at the Sragen Community Health Center. The study population consisted of 100 primigravida women who had ANC visits from January to August 2023, with a sample size of 84 pregnant women selected using total sampling techniques based on the Lemeshow formula. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using bivariate Chi-Square tests processed with SPSS version 20.
Results: There is a significant relationship between husband support and ANC visits among primigravida women, with a P-value of <0.001. Similarly, statistical tests showed a significant relationship between midwife support and ANC visits among primigravida women, with a p-value of <0.001.
Conclusion: Both husband and midwife support are highly beneficial, with average support levels above 80%. The highest percentage of husband support was in the emotional aspect (83%), and the highest percentage of midwife support was in the instrumental aspect (83.3%). High levels of husband and midwife support can promote pregnant women to attend ANC visits regularly, while low support can result in reluctance to do so.