bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modified Intuitionistic Quantum Fuzzy Operators for Binary Optimization Problems
Authors: Panityakul Thammarat , Chinram Ronnason
Published: January 2024

To facilitate the realization of this groundbreaking concept, this paper presents an original approach to represent intuitionistic fuzzy sets and operators through quadratic optimization problems. This approach aims to enable the deployment of fuzzy inference mechnism on a specific category of quantum computers referred to as quantum annealers.
Helping students classify and frame capstone geotechnical design courses
Authors: MacRobert Charles
Published: January 2024

Students often express an anxiety about how knowledge is classified (i.e., differentiated) and framed (i.e., prioritized, and sequenced) in capstone design problems. This anxiety is by design as capstone design courses are meant to test students’ ability to solve complex problems that are weakly classified and framed. Nevertheless, educators can play a role in scaffolding student progress, so students advance past a conceptual understanding of problems to applying technical acumen learnt in prior years. This paper presents three geotechnical design projects set by the author, along with three interventions used to scaffold student progress. Projects included the design of an industrial waste facility for dry filtered residue, design of remedial works for a clay river embankment subject to undercutting, and design of a remining method for mine slimes contained behind a sand embankment. Interventions included requiring students to prepare, present and critique presentations based on weekly stage gates, collaboratively brainstorming, and ranking high level implications of a design, and collaboratively brainstorming specific implications of a design. When implementing such interventions care must be taken to ensure they remain student driven, or the learning benefits of a capstone design course may be lost.
Penerapan Metode Design thinking Pada Pengembangan Knowledge Management System Pembelajaran SMA
Authors: Damayanti Indri Dwi , Firdaus Afriyan , Indah Dwi Rosa
Published: January 2024

Pembelajaran SMA menuntut guru untuk melaksanakan proses pengajaran menggunakan metode pembelajaran yang tepat serta materi pembelajaran sesuai dengan kompetensi yang diharapkan. Pada SMA IBA Palembang, pengetahuan dan pengalaman yang dimiliki guru masih tersimpan pada setiap individu guru dan belum terdokumentasi dalam sebuah sistem, sehingga ketika ada salah satu guru yang pensiun, pengetahuan dan pengalaman guru tersebut juga akan ikut pergi dan hilang. Oleh karena itu Knowledge Management System (KMS) untuk mengelola pengetahuan guru perlu dikembangkan. Dalam rangka meningkatkan hasil pengembangan KMS dalam hal usability dan user experience, maka perancangan user experience dengan mengacu Metode Design Thinking diperlukan. Pada paper ini, Metode Design Thinking pada pengembangan KMS digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan serta kebutuhan pengguna yang ada, sehingga dapat menghasilkan user interface dan user experience yang baik sesuai kebutuhan pengguna di SMA IBA Palembang. Sebelum diimplementasikan, KMS ini telah diuji menggunakan metode System Usability Scale dengan nilai rata-rata 81,43 sehingga sistem ini dapat diterima oleh calon pengguna. Hasil implementasi KMS diuji dengan 43 butir uji menggunakan metode Blackbox Testing dan dinyatakan bawah sistem dapat berfungsi untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang terjadi.
Information Technology Governance Using Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology: Review
Authors: Maulana Yoppy Mirza
Published: January 2024

Information technology governance (ITG) is organizational management that aims to ensure the implementation of IT is carried out effectively and efficiently in realizing organizational goals. ITG in ensuring the implementation of IT, through measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, use of resources, risk management, and improvement of organizational performance. Therefore, ITG has now become the focus of organizational leaders in general and is the core of IT success in organizations. Meanwhile, the success of ITG in an organization is largely determined by the alignment between IT and organizational goals. This alignment can be realized by planning ITG. In making ITG planning, a framework is needed, namely COBIT. Therefore, ITG planning is important for the organization, so that the implementation of IT can be maximized and provide benefits for the organization. On this basis, a narrative review was carried out to explore the ITG planning research based on the COBIT 5 lifecycle. In exploring this research, it is based on formulation planning, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the narrative review which is based on research for the 2018 to 2023 period resulted in a formulation plan but not yet an implementation and evaluation plan. In planning the formulation is only limited to providing recommendations but is not accompanied by an implementation and evaluation plan of the recommendations. For this reason, the results of this narrative review can be used as a basis for further research on ITG planning based on the COBIT 5 lifecycle.
Manfaat, Tantangan, Dampak Sistem Perencanaan Sumberdaya Perusahaan Dalam Organisasi: Tinjauan Literatur Sitematis
Authors: Sanjaya Daniel Robi , Febriandi Agistra , Widodo Aris Puji
Published: January 2024

Sistem Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) memberikan manfaat, tantangan, dan dampak yang luas bagi seluruh perusahaan. Sistem ERP membantu perusahaan untuk berbagi dan mentransfer data dan informasi lintas unit fungsional di dalam dan di luar perusahaan yang bertujuan untuk mencapai tujuan yang berbeda. Salah satu aspek tersebut adalah investasi dalam implementasi sistem ERP. Sistem ERP mengumpulkan, merekam, mengintegrasikan, mengelola, dan mengirimkan data dan informasi lintas unit fungsional perusahaan. Dalam makalah ini, kami mengikuti metode penelitian Systematic Literature Review (SLR) untuk mengeksplorasi manfaat, tantangan, dan dampak implementasi sistem ERP dengan tinjauan literatur yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan panduan metodologi dari Kitchenham et al. Metode ini melakukan tinjauan sistematis yang terdiri dari tiga tahap: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan pelaporan. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah terdapat manfaat, tantangan dan dampak dalam sistem ERP terintegrasi untuk meningkatkan proses dan kualitas produk, mengurangi waktu siklus produksi, dan meningkatkan proses pengambilan keputusan kemudian terdapat tantangan risiko keamanan dan keterbatasan fungsionalitas dan ada adalah dampak seperti mengurangi waktu saat memproses data, meningkatkan efisiensi saat digunakan dan memberikan layanan berkualitas tinggi.
Pemanfaatan SPARQL Dalam Pencarian Data Alih Kredit Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka
Authors: Agiharta Kafka Febianto , Suteja Bernard Renaldy
Published: January 2024

Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) menyediakan fasilitas bagi mahasiswa untuk mengalihkan kredit dari aktivitas kerja ke mata kuliah tertentu. Untuk mendukung proses ini, penelitian ini menggunakan teknologi Semantik Web dengan mengintegrasikan ontologi yang dibangun menggunakan alat Protégé. Melalui penggunaan bahasa query SPARQL, teknologi Semantik Web memungkinkan pencarian yang efisien dan akurat antara deskripsi aktivitas dan mata kuliah berdasarkan konteks dan arti semantik data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penelitian ini dapat mengambil informasi yang diperlukan secara efisien dan akurat dari ontologi yang telah dikembangkan.
Pengembangan Model Penilaian Kepatuhan Salah Satu Perguruan Tinggi Terhadap Standar ISO 27001:2022
Authors: Sinaga Rudolf
Published: January 2024

Sistem keamanan informasi penting bagi organisasi, termasuk perguruan tinggi karena merupakan aspek yang krusial dalam dunia digital saat ini. Dalam konteks ini ISO 27001:2022 adalah standar penting. Salah satu perguruan tinggi yang ada di Kota Jambi mengelola data sensitif , menggunakan berbagai sistem informasi seperti data mahasiswa, dosen, keuangan, pegawai dan penelitian, ini tentu akan meningkatkan kerumitan tata kelola sistem keamanan informasi. Perguruan tinggi juga memiliki komunitas akademik yang terbuka, yang terdiri dari mahasiswa, alumni, dosen, dan staf administrasi, yang memberi peluang meningkatnya risiko keamanan sistem informasi, seperti serangan phishing dan malware. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan model penilaian kepatuhan organisasi perguruan tinggi terhadap standar ISO 27001:2022 dan menerapkan model tersebut pada salah satu perguruan tinggi yang ada di Kota Jambi. Evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa Perguruan Tinggi tersebut memiliki tingkat kepatuhan yang tinggi terhadap keamanan fisik dan lingkungan, tetapi area-area seperti kebijakan keamanan informasi, manajemen risiko, aset informasi, pengendalian akses, keamanan jaringan, serta manajemen insiden keamanan memerlukan peningkatan kepatuhan. Rekomendasi perbaikan dan peningkatan diberikan untuk setiap area yang memerlukan perhatian lebih, sesuai standar ISO 27001:2022 meliputi pengembangan identifikasi risiko, pengelolaan risiko, identifikasi aset informasi yang penting, perlindungan aset informasi, perlindungan terhadap serangan jaringan, pemantauan keamanan jaringan secara teratur, prosedur pengembangan respon kejadian yang efektif, pelaporan kejadian keamanan, dan pembelajaran dari kejadian yang terjadi. Kesimpulannya, pengembangan model penilaian kepatuhan organisasi salah satu perguruan tinggi yang ada di Kota Jambi terhadap standar ISO 27001:2022 memberikan pandangan menyeluruh tentang tingkat kepatuhan pada berbagai area keamanan sistem informasi. Melalui identifikasi kelemahan dan rekomendasi perbaikan yang disusun, langkah-langkah konkret dapat diambil untuk meningkatkan kepatuhan dan mengelola keamanan sistem informasi dengan lebih efektif.
The Effect of Physical Activity Level on Positive Mental Health of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Patients
Authors: Emine Cengiz , Neslihan Lök , Sefa Lök
Published: January 2024

This study was planned to examine the relationship between physical activity level and positive mental health in chronic obstructive pulmonary patients. This study was planned as a descriptive relational study. The mean age of the participants was 67.93±11.14, 72.4%male, 27.6% female, 79% secondary school graduate, 77.1% married, 38.1% It was determined that 44.8% of them did not work in any job and their income was between 2501-3500 TL. The mean physical activity score of the participants was 227±108.18, and the mean score of the positive mental health scale was 68.12±12.57. A high positive correlation was observed between physical activity level and positive mental health. When the results of the study were evaluated, married and poor financial situation were in the risk group. In addition, it has been observed that individuals have a more positive mental health as the level of physical activity increases.
The Assessing of Some Motor Skills Dimensions of High School Adolescents, an Advantage in Promoting Extracurricular Activities
Authors: Cătălin Popescu , Liliana Mihăilescu
Published: January 2024

The aim of our study was to highlight the level of some motor ability dimensions using four standardized instruments. The study involved 102 male students from "Constantin Brâncoveanu" High School in Horezu, Vâlcea County, grades IX-XII. Centralization of theresults, their processing, analysis and interpretation, according to each assessment instrument, show unsatisfactory results in terms of the body's ability to adapt to effort, a reduced capacity for recovery after effort, in conditions of normal weight and good thoracicdevelopment. The results of our evaluation allow us to consider that it is necessary, on the one hand, to restructure the contents, optimize the direction of physical effort, rethink the way lessons are organised in the teachers' teaching strategies and, on the other hand, to initiate and improve extracurricular motor activities in order to increase the level of motor capacity of pupils in this category of adolescents.
One-pot, multicomponent oxidative synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles from internal alkenes using an I2/DMSO system.
Authors:   , Majola Nonhlelo
Published: January 2024

Imidazoles are vital heterocyclic compounds usually incorporated in natural products such as biotin, vitamin B12, histamine, and histidine. 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles, in particular, possess versatile biological and pharmaceutical activities such as antidiabetic, antimalarial, and analgesic properties. A traditional procedure for the synthesis of these elegant compounds involves the cyclocondensation reaction between a 1,2-diketone, an aldehyde, and ammonia in the presence of an acid or metal catalyst. However, this methodology suffers from various shortcomings such as the use of acid or metal catalysts, tedious work-up procedures, use of toxic reagents, and substrate scope limitations. Hence, the development of new methods to synthesize 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles is of vital importance. This study describes the preparation of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles from alkenes using an environmentally benign iodine/DMSO system. This novel methodology was applied to a broad substrate scope such as substituted benzaldehydes, heterocyclic aldehydes, bulkier aldehydes, and substituted stilbenes, and afforded the target compounds in moderate to high yields under mild reaction conditions. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed that 1,2-diketone is a key intermediate and that the mechanism is not radical-mediated. It also revealed that the oxygen source is DMSO and that the coupling step is catalyzed by iodine coordination and hydrogen bonding from the solvent. Based on the results obtained from the preliminary mechanistic investigations, a reasonable mechanism is proposed.
Iconología simbólica en procesos de diseño iconográfico con la iluminación natural.
Authors: Morales Guzman Carlos Cesar
Published: January 2024

El siguiente estudio se realizó para generar la ideación grafica arquitectónica por medio de la iluminación natural, por lo cual el ejercicio aquí desarrollado se confecciona en base al festejo del día de muertos, el cual es una mezcla la religión y creencias prehispánicas de nuestra cultura, por lo que se desarrolla un método de abstracción de diseño que realizara una de conceptualización en el modelo y los materiales traslucidos, esto para genera una efecto que ayude a formar la ideación iconográfica por medio de la iluminación natural.  Por lo que se tomará en cuenta la constante radiación del sol, ya que la incidencia solar dependerá de la ubicación, la estación del año, altura y hora. Teniendo en cuenta los factores que emite la iluminación natural, con la metodología de diseño, se implementada en las diferentes figuras representativas de la cultura Mexicana Dia de Muertos, en específico para este ejercicio se observa los diferentes tipos de materiales que se usaron para desarrollar las diferentes proyecciones y sombras de los materiales.
La autoconstrucción en la ciudad de Lima: hábito poblacional que configura el entorno urbano
Authors: Castro Boris , Perdomo Bexi
Published: January 2024

En la capital peruana, la autoconstrucción ha dejado de ser una manifestación casi exclusiva de las zonas periféricas pobres de toda gran metrópoli latinoamericana, para convertirse en práctica habitual de la mayor parte de la población limeña al momento de edificar un inmueble. El propósito del presente estudio fue profundizar, desde el sentir de quienes optan por la autoconstrucción para conocer las razones que subyacen este complejo fenómeno, pero visto desde la mirada del concepto de habitus. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa apoyada en la técnica de entrevista en profundidad, con participación de informantes usuarios y expertos. Los resultados mostraron que la autoconstrucción se origina por diferentes causas y que, indistintamente del nivel socioeconómico, se configura como habitus. A partir del análisis, se considera que, juntamente con las diversas motivaciones y variables que participan en el fenómeno en estudio (necesidad, costos, burocracia, informalidad, pragmatismo), entre los factores de dicha transformación y expansión social se encuentran las políticas públicas instaladas conforme al modelo neoliberal en el Perú. Esto como consecuencia que, desde 1990, se le ha dado máxima prioridad al crecimiento económico por encima del desarrollo institucional que se requiere como país.
Envejecimiento, discapacidad y accesibilidad en espacios públicos
Authors: Montalvo Rivero Evangelina Alejandra
Published: January 2024

La obra reseñada aborda las implicaciones del espacio público en la salud y la calidad de vida de las personas mayores con discapacidad desde el enfoque de la gerontología ambiental. Dicha obra realiza un novedoso acercamiento multidisciplinar para analizar y optimizar la relación entre las características físico-sociales de los espacios públicos y los usuarios que envejecen con discapacidad. Precisamente, en esta publicación convergen el desarrollo regional, la geografía, la gerontología y la psicología, áreas de conocimiento de los cuatro autores oriundos de México y España. Entre las aportaciones reseñables de la obra destacan una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura científica, una novedosa metodología, basada en la combinación de diferentes escalas de medición para la evaluación de la accesibilidad objetiva y percibida del espacio público, como listas de verificación o checklist, y datos de una encuesta probabilística a personas mayores, donde se incluyen medidas para documentar aspectos determinantes de su realidad personal, social y ambiental, como salud, bienestar, capacidades funcionales y cognitivas (actividades instrumentales de la vida cotidiana), relaciones sociales, y uso de los espacios y servicios públicos (salud y sociales).
Predicting English word concreteness through its multidimensional perceptual and action strength norms
Authors: Dolatabadi Mohsen
Published: January 2024

Many datasets resulting from participant ratings for word norms and also concreteness ratios are available. However, the concreteness information of infrequent words and non-words is rare. This work aims to propose a model for estimating the concreteness of infrequent and new lexicons. Here, we used Lancaster sensory-motor word norms to predict the word concreteness ratios of an English word dataset. After removing the missing values, we employed a stepwise multiple linear regression (SW-MLR) procedure for choosing an optimum number of norms to develop a predictive multiple regression model. Finally, we validate our model using 10-fold cross-validation. The final model could predict concreteness by Residual Mean Standard Error equal to 0.723 and R-Square of 0.515. Also, our results showed that all 11 variables of this dataset except the Head-mouth parameter are useful predictors. In conclusion, as a growing demand to know the concreteness values of non-words and also infrequent words is evident, our statistical method can pave the way for controlled experiments when choosing non-words as a stimulus is critical.
Report of a series of cases of breast cancer during pregnancy in a public hospital in Santiago de Chile
Authors: Cerda Rodrigo González , Belmar Florencia , Letzkus Jaime , Rio Maria Jose del , Bononato JM Lagos , Gamboa Jorge , Hidalgo Belen , Belmar Alejandro
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to report 14 cases of breast cancer during pregnancy and puerperium at the San Borja Arriarán Clinical Hospital in Chile between 2016 and 2022 and analyze the type of treatment, response to treatment, and possible complications of pregnancy associated with chemotherapy. Methodology: This is a retrospective descriptive analysis of a database of breast cancer diagnosed and treated during pregnancy and the puerperium. Prognostic factors, stage, type of treatment, clinical and pathological response, gestational age at delivery, and newborn weight, in addition to post-treatment follow-up were considered. Results: The average age was 33 years. In 10 patients, the diagnosis was during pregnancy and 4 during the puerperium. In all cases, the suspicion was clinical due to a palpable tumor. Percutaneous biopsy showed 100% infiltrating G2 and G3 ductal carcinoma. The most frequent immunohistochemical profile was luminal B, followed by triple-negative. Stage III was the most frequent at diagnosis. Notably, 12 patients received complete treatment and were followed up. One stage IV patient died during treatment. Five patients progressed with distant metastases. There was an extreme preterm labor due to preeclampsia. The average newborn weight was 2,968 g. Conclusion: This series is consistent with the majority of publications where diagnosis is evidenced in locally advanced stages, with unfavorable histology and prognostic factors. In our series, there was no repercussion of chemotherapy treatments in the fetoplacental unit.
Magnetic resonance study of the breast: Diffusion sequence analysis
Authors: Diniz Camila Leal , Rahal Rosemar Macedo Sousa , Freitas-Júnior Ruffo de , Oliveira Ilse Franco de , Ruiz Cristina Pinto Naldi , Almeida Paulinelly Messias de , Lauar Marcelo Vilela , Ruiz Lizzi Naldi
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of the diffusion sequence and respective apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) map in the study of the breast by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methodology: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study to evaluate additional breast MRI scan sequences. The study included exams of women with indication for MRI referred, by spontaneous demand, to a private supplementary health imaging diagnostic service in the city of Goiânia, GO, from July 2021 to January 2022. The sample was divided according to the BI-RADS® classification into two groups, one with low suspicion for classifications 1, 2, and 3 and another with high suspicion for classifications 0, 4, 5, and 6. The distribution of the sample profile in patients with BI-RADS® MRI low suspicion and high suspicion was tested by applying Pearson’s chi-square test, relative frequency, and absolute frequency. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (IBM Corporation, Armonk, USA) version 26.0 with a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). This study was approved by the research ethics committee. Results: A total of 307 exams of women with indications for breast MRI participated in the study. Of the exams analyzed, the prevalent clinical indication (33.3%) on images with restriction was a breast lump. Fifty-seven (18.6%) of the exams presented restriction to diffusion with confirmation on the ADC map in the values of b50, b400, and b800. The distribution of the diffusion sequence result in relation to the BI-RADS® MRI low suspicion and high suspicion showed that water restriction was concordant (p<0.01), occurring in 82% of the cases of high suspicion. Conclusion: Diffusion contributes with additional data about images of high suspicion by standard MRI.
Epidemiology of male breast cancer in Brazil: An analysis of patients undergoing treatment in the public health system
Authors: Antonini Marcelo , Pannain Gabriel Duque , Buttenbender Steffi Ferreira , Mattar Andre , Ferraro Odair , Brito Maria Clara Alves de Lima , Rodrigue Rodrigo Ferreira , Lopes Reginaldo Guedes Coelho
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to understand the epidemiological profile of breast cancer in men in Brazil, in order to improve care for these patients. Methodology: This study is an ecological, observational, cross-sectional analysis based on retrospective data from the publicly available National Oncology Database (DATASUS — SISCAN/Cancer Information System). The study utilized a National Tracking Database as the primary data source. Descriptive analyses of sociodemographic characteristics of patients, including the geographic region of diagnosis, and age range of affected men, were performed. The study also evaluated specific data regarding breast cancer, including clinical staging and types of treatment. The relationship between age group, staging, and treatment according to staging was also evaluated. Results: During the analyzed period of 2017–2021, a total of 4,327 cases of breast cancer in men were diagnosed and recorded in the system, representing 1.81% of all breast cancers registered during this period. The majority of cases were diagnosed in the Southeast region (41%), followed by the Northeast region (37%). In terms of age, the majority of patients were over 54 years (68.9%), with 19.1% of patients between 40 and 54 years, and 12% of all registered cases occurred in patients under 40 years. Clinical examination was used to diagnose 62.8% of men, while imaging examinations were used to diagnose 37.2%. Treatment options included chemotherapy (55.7%), surgical treatment (35.6%), and radiotherapy (8.7%). Conclusion: Breast cancer in men is a rare disease that should not be neglected. It is often diagnosed at more advanced stages, which leads to more invasive treatments. Men with known risk factors should be advised to seek medical attention as soon as they feel a palpable retroareolar mass to ensure a prompt and accurate diagnosis. It is important to raise awareness of this disease and encourage early detection and treatment to improve outcomes for men with breast cancer.
The Effect of Substitution of LDPE Plastic, Coconut Fiber, and Seashell as Mixed Raw Materials for Paving Blocks
Authors: Ratnawati Kania , Nisah Firda Ainun , Azizie Yona Tasya
Published: January 2024

Human life is inseparable from the use of plastic in everyday life. LDPE plastic significantly impacts the environment as it is difficult to decompose naturally. On the other hand, natural waste such as seashells and coconut fiber are often found without further processing needs to recycle. To overcome this issue, there must be an effort to recycle these wastes. This research aims to determine the substitution effects of recycled products (LDPE plastic, seashells, coconut fiber) in producing paving blocks. The paving block is made with 2 main variations: a mixture of LDPE plastic and seashells (X1 and X2) and a mixture of LDPE plastic and coconut fiber (Y1 and Y2). The results show that paving block X has a higher compressive strength than paving block Y. The best paving block mixture is variation X2, which has a maximum load of 11 kN, a compressive strength of 46.797 kgf/cm2, and a maximum water absorption capacity of 4,8 %. The compressive strength values from the variations of the produced paving blocks are below the quality requirements set by SNI03-060292-1996. However, producing paving blocks with LDPE plastic, seashells, and coconut fiber can positively address waste issues in the Karawang Regency community through recycling practices.
Promoting health: Introducing an eco-friendly herbal mosquito repellent extracted from local sweet orange peels
Authors: Yisa Adeniyi Abolade  , Abayomi Adegoke  , Samuel Mensah Noi  , Chisom Maureen Nwoye  , Omolade Ajayi  , Onah Kyrian  , Berther Onyenachi Akagbue  , Tasha Siame  , Adeyemi Adeesan Bamidele
Published: January 2024

With time, mosquitoes have grown to pose a severe threat to human health. Thus, the necessity to provide a sustainable solution to the mosquito problem in our environment emerges. Using mosquito coils and other locally produced ones has been documented in previous research. There is a health danger from mosquito coil smoke. Severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, respiratory issues, and exacerbation of asthmatic patients' respiratory symptoms have been reported as a consequence. Although numerous methods of mosquito control exist, an affordable, long-term solution still has to be created. The research goal was to use locally available plant materials in distant places to create a safe, economical, and environmentally friendly herbal insect repellent. Orange sweet peels are used to extract oil, which is then followed by material shrinkage and distillation. The two most common chemical components found in orange peels are limonene and linalool molecules. These findings suggest that the essential oil extracted from sweet orange peel may possess antibacterial and antioxidant properties, making it a highly efficient spray-on mosquito repellant for a variety of mosquito species.
Evaluation of the protective effects of co-administered Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts on hepatic and renal functions using female Wister rat modelsDaniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma,
Authors: Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei  , Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme  , Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma  , Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu  , Marcellus Ejike Nnamani  , Nnamdi Markben Adione
Published: January 2024

Hepatic and renal function tests are done to indicate how well the liver and kidneys are working. Parameters been tested include serum concentration of alanine transferase, aspartate transferase, alkaline phosphatase, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine among others. This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of singly and combined administration of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum on hepatic and renal functions. The herbs were extracted with ethanol. A total of 40 female Wister rats were grouped into eight (n=5). Group 1 was treated with distilled water and served as control; group 2 was treated with 530 mg/kg body weight of Zingiber officinale and group 3 treated with the same dose of Alliun sativum. Groups 4-8 were treated with different ratios of Z;A (Zingiber officinale: Allium sativum). On the 91st day of treatment, blood samples were collected from all the rats and analyzed for the parameters. Zingiber officinale decreased all the tested parameters significantly (P ˂ 0.05) when compared with group 1. Allium sativum on the contrary increased the parameters except for creatinine where it showed no activity. The combination of the two herbs reduced the concentration of the parameters but the reduction was only significant (P ˂ 0.05) when the proportion of Zingiber officinale was greater. In conclusion, only monotherapy of Zingiber officinale protected the liver and kidneys from damage; and if these herbs must be used together for enhanced liver and kidney health, the ration Z:A = 8:2 in which the proportion of Zingiber officinale is more should be recommended.
Prions disease and pandemic risk by H5N1 avian influenza A virus (IAV) and risk of biological weapons
Authors: Eric Almeida Xavier
Published: January 2024

The new gain-of-function of pathogen neurotropic H5N1 avian influenza A virus (IAV) strain named IAV/WSN /33 (H1N1) induced not only the conversion of normal cell-surface glycoprotein (PrPC) into a prion beta-structure-rich insoluble conformer (PrPSc). But also, the formation of infectious prions in cultured mouse neuroblastoma (N2aC24) cells. Thus, is plausible to use this virus as a biological weapon. So, the major infectious risk is a recombinant virus of prions which can be dispersed by aerosol, emerging as potential danger since they can be used in the development of biological weapons. Because recombinant prions are infectious either bound to soil particles or in aerosols. In addition, viruses just as prions can maintain their ability to infection, remaining in the ground for a long time. Therefore, lethal prions can be developed by malicious researchers, who could use it to attack political enemies causing diseases above suspicion.
Anxiety, mental pressure and stress frequency among Bangladeshi university students: A questionnaire stud
Authors: Mt. Farzana Yasmin  , Majedul Hoque  , Shariful Islam Tannu  , Tanzim Amin Borhan
Published: January 2024

Background: One of the growing public health issues in many low- and middle-income nations is anxiety disorder. A rising number of student in Bangladesh are showing these signs, despite the paucity of research supporting our claims. The goal of this study was to find out how common anxiety is among public university students and what factors are linked to it. Methods: An organized set of questions was used to collect the data, one of which was dedicated to demographics. The generalized anxiety disorder scale was utilized to assess anxiety, and the Physical Activity Questionnaire scale was used to test different levels of physical activity. Based on its careful validity and applicability, we juxtaposed the different variables to ascertain the association of various factor related to it. Results: The reading time per day was quite low and it was 6.8 hours for JU students, 7.1 hours for DU students. From the study we can conclude that most the participants are engaged low physical activity. In case of Jahangirnagar university among 97 respondents, 38 respondents were in relationships and 59 students were not in relationships. Whereas 61 respondents were mentally satisfied but 36 were mentally dissatisfied. In case of Dhaka university among 25 respondents, 8 were in relationships and 17 were not in relationships, where 12 respondents were mentally satisfied but 12 respondents were mentally dissatisfied and most the respondents (47.54%) follow ideal sleep duration according to dataset. Conclusion: In Bangladesh's public universities, anxiety is a common occurrence among students. Evidence-based health programs—such as healthy school trials—and policies should be implemented in light of the study's findings in order to reduce the incidence of anxiety among Bangladeshi adults and the students.
Distribution of vacA and cagA status of Helicobacter pylori from endoscopy referral patients of Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria
Authors: Mnena Eunice Yaji  , Paulyn Tracy Aernan  , Torkwase Janet Aondofa
Published: January 2024

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a global health issue, with different prevalence and virulence factors among diverse populations. There is not much information available regarding the prevalence of the genotypes of H. pylori isolates in Makurdi, Benue State. This study aimed to determine the distribution of vacA and cagA status of H. pylori among patients referred for endoscopy at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. A total of eighty (80) patients undergoing endoscopy were enrolled in the study. Gastric biopsy samples were collected and DNA was extracted for molecular analysis. H. pylori was detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting the 16S rRNA gene. Subsequently, the vacA and cagA genotypes were identified through specific PCR assays. We found that H. pylori alleles of signal and mid regions of vacA detected in biopsies showed that s1 had the highest frequency of 24 (100%) followed by s1c 22 (92%) while the least were s2, s1+s2 and m1+m2 (frequency=1; 4%) each. s1a was not detected. The distribution of H. pylori genotypes detected in biopsies revealed that s1+m2 had the highest frequency of 22 (92%) followed by s1c+m2 19 (79%). The least were s2+m1, s1c+m1+m2 and s1c+s2+m2 1 (4%) each. Seven (29%) of the positive cases were cagA positive, 71% of the cagA positive were s1c+m2. The distribution of vacA s and m alleles and cagA status from H. pylori infected patients indicated that s2 and m1 all had the highest cagA positives (100%) each and m2 had the lowest cagA positives (22.7%). The distribution of vacA genotypes and cagA status from H. pylori infected patients showed that s1c+m1+m2 and s1+s2+m2 all had cagA (100%) each and s1c+m2 had the least (26.32%) frequency of cagA. This study reported for the first time the prevalence of H. pylori genotypes in patients with gastrointestinal complaints in Makurdi and contributes valuable insights into the molecular epidemiology of H. pylori in the Benue State, throwing more light on the prevalence and virulence factors that may influence disease. Further studies are needed to understand epidemiological importance of the genotypes of H. pylori isolates in this region and the association between the virulence genes and clinical outcomes.
The Meaning Of Progress According To Shaykh Abdullah Fahim
Authors: Badri Khairul Nizam Bin Zainal
Published: January 2024

The Malays began to gain awareness of nationalism in the early 20th century AD. The figures among Kaum Muda (Reformist Movement) are considered a precursor to the consciousness movement. Kaum Muda who are heavily influenced by the thinking of the Egyptian reformist figure, Shaykh Muhammad Abduh, aspired to expand modern thinking so that Muslims can stand as high as other races and take over the reins of government from the British colonialists. But the attitude of Kaum Muda likes to criticize Malay Sultans, and generate debate with scholars of the Kaum Tua (Traditionalist) not much progress can be achieved. At the same time, Shyakh Abdullah Fahim, one of the scholars of the Kaum Tua also had the same thought as Kaum Muda, which encourages people to develop themselves and Malays have the awareness to govern the country. This study seeks to examine the thinking of Shaykh Abdullah Fahim from his point of view on development and religion and its impact on progress. The method used in the study is qualitative based. The approach used to obtain information is by applying archival research. The results of the study found that Shaykh Abdullah Fahim still adheres to the basic principles of the Kaum Tua, namely Ahl Al-Sunnah Wa Al-Jamaah in an effort to develop the nation and country. The three things that Shaykh Abdullah Fahim emphasized to achieve progress were the establishment of educational institutions, involvement in the production of writing materials to inspire awareness, and the development of the youth generation
Sejarah 6 Tokoh Muhammadiyah Di Kalimantan Barat Yang Menginspirasi
Authors: Mukhlishin Hamdil , Rianawati Rianawati , Nugraha Muhamad Tisna
Published: January 2024

Tulisan ini berlatar belakang dari betapa pentinggnya sejarah itu sendiri, khususnya sejarah berkembangnya organisasi Muhammadiyah di Kalimantan Barat. Beberapa tokoh penting yang berperan diantaranya, H. Ahmad Mawardi Dja’far, H. A. Rahim Dja’far, Chatib Syarbaini, H. Ishaq Saleh, Muhammad bin Djaie, dan H. Yusuf Haris. Tujuan tulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejarah hidup dan peran yang diberikan oleh keenam tokoh tersebut terhadap perkembangan oreganisasi Muhammadiyah di Kalimantan Barat. Sumber referensi diperoleh melalui literatur berupa buku-buku dan artikel penelitian. Kesimpulan dari tulisan ini bahwa keenam tokoh tesebut memiliki peran yang besar tehadap perkembangan organisasi Muhammadiyah di Kalimantan Barat. Adapun peran yang dilakukan oleh H. Ahmad Mawardi Dja’far sebagai Ketua Pimpinan Wilayah Muhamamdiyah Kalimantan Barat Periode 1968-1971, dan mendirikan Kepanduan Hizbul Wathan Muhammadiyah. Peran H. A. Rahim Dja’far sebagai Ketua Pimpinan Wilayah Muhammadiyah selama 4 periode dari tahun 1978-1995, mendirikan 2 Perguruan Tinggi Muhamamdiyah yaitu Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak pada tahun 1990 dan STIK Muhammadiyah tahun 1992. Peran Chatib Syarbaini sebagai salah satu Pimpinan Wilayah Muhammadiyah periode 1978-1982, menjadi Wakil Ketua Majelis P & K (sekatang Dikdasmen) Pimpinan Wilayah Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Barat. Peran H. Ishaq Saleh menjadi Aktivis Ikatan Mahasiswa Muhammadiyah (IMM) Kalimantan Barat pada tahun 1967-1977, menjadi salah satu Pimpinan Wilayah Muhammadiyah (PWM) Kalimantan Barat  selama 4 periode dari tahun 1978-2000, berperan dalam berdirinya Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Keperawatan (STIK) Muhammadiyah Pontianak, dan menjadi penasehat PWM Kalinatan Barat periode 2015-2020. Peran Muhammad bin Djaie pendiri Muhammadiyah Ranting Setapuk Besar, dan aktif membina organisasi otonom Muhammadiyah seperti Aisyiyah dan Pemuda Muhammadiyah di Setapuk Besar. Peran H. Yusuf Haris mendirikan Muhammadiyah di Kabupaten Sintang, sekaligus menjadi ketua Pimpinan Daerah Muhammadiyah (PDM) Kabupaten Sintang dari tahun 1963-1985. Berperan dalam pendirian SMP dan SMA Muhammadiyah Sintang, SMP dan SMA Muhammadiyah di Nanga Pinoh.
Kesesuaian Praktik Ibadah Menurut Himpunan Putusan Tarjih Muhammadiyah pada Kepala Sekolah PAUD ‘Aisyiyah di Banyumas
Authors: Istianah Istianah , Darodjat Darodjat
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini mencoba menjawab pertanyaan tentang, bagaimana praktik thaharah dan salat kepala sekolah Kanak-Kanak ‘Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal (TK ABA) dan Kelompok Bermain ‘Aisyiyah (KBA) di Banyumas dan kesesuaiannya dengan HPT? di mana jumlah TK ABA dan KBA di Banyumas sebanyak 142. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat praktik thaharah dan salat pada Kepala Sekolah TK ABA di Banyumas dan menilai kesesuaian praktik thaharah dan Salat tersebut dengan HPT.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang dilaksanakan di Banyumas dengan populasi sebanyak 142 kepala sekolah TK ABA dan KBA. Data diperoleh dengan cara wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi, kemudian diolah menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan dianalisa dengan kriteria dan indikator praktik berdasarkan HPT.Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu bahwa para kepala sekolah telah melakukan praktik ibadah wudlu, tayammum, mandi janabah, dan salat yang sesuai dengan HPT dengan penguasaan terbaik ada pada ibadah salat dengan nilai BS (baik sekali) sebanyak 95%, sedangkan ketidaksesuaian atau penguasaan rendah ada pada ibadah tayammum dengan nilai K (kurang) sebanyak 5%.  Adapun jika diperbandingan antar kecamatan berdasarkan 4 kategori kecamatan, maka kecamatan dengan rata-rata nilai BS (baik sekali) tertinggi adalah kecamatan terjauh dari kota dan kecamatan tergiat bermuhammadiyah/’aisyiyah dengan nilai rata-rata 100% pada aspek salat. Sementara kecamatan dengan nilai B (baik) tertinggi yaitu kecamatan yang berada di perkotaan dengan nilai rata-rata 20% baik pada aspek tayammum maupun mandi janabah. Sedangkan kecamatan dengan nilai K (kurang) tertinggi yaitu kecamatan dengan jumlah PAUD terbanyak dengan nilai 15,4% pada aspek tayammum.
Penelitian
Authors: Aryaseta Bagas
Published: January 2024

Penelitian Bagas
Evaluasi Kinerja Layanan Jalan Tol Surabaya-Gempol Berdasarkan Persepsi Pengguna
Authors: Alfiansyah Achmad Dzulfiqar , Fatikasari Aulia Dewi , Wardhani Primasari Cahya , Bowoputro Hendi
Published: January 2024

Jalan Tol Surabaya-Gempol, salah satu ruas jalan tol yang memiliki peran penting dalam menunjang kegiatan perekonomian di Jawa Timur. Peran penting tersebut perlu diimbangi dengan penyediaan pelayanan yang baik terhadap pengguna jalan tol. Pemenuhan Standar Pelayanan Minimal (SPM) perlu melibatkan penilaian pengguna jalan tol agar pemenuhan SPM tidak hanya dari segi teknis melainkan juga dapat memenuhi ekspektasi pengguna jalan tol. Penelitian ini digunakan untuk mengetahui kinerja layanan Jalan Tol Surabaya-Gempol berdasarkan persepsi pengguna jalan tol terhadap indikator yang telah ditetapkan pada SPM jalan tol. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Berdasarkan hasil analisis metode IPA, kinerja pelayanan jalan tol Surabaya-Gempol berdasarkan persepsi pengguna jalan tol menunjukkan tingkat kepuasan rata-rata sebesar 3,01 dan tingkat kepentingan rata-rata sebesar 3,29. Selanjutnya, berdasarkan pemetaan kuadran pada matriks IPA didapatkan indikator-indikator yang masuk dalam prioritas peningkatan pelayanan. Peningkatan pelayanan pada indikator yang masuk dalam prioritas diharapkan dapat menigkatkan Jalan Tol Surabaya-Gempol berdasarkan persepsi pengguna jalan tol.
ANALISIS DAYA DUKUNG ULTIMIT FONDASI DANGKAL DENGAN KONDISI TANAH BERBUTIR HALUS PADA PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN GUDANG DI BEKASI
Authors: Ibrahim Asyraf , Isnaniati Isnaniati , Farichah Himatul
Published: January 2024

Fondasi pada sebuah konstruksi bangunan merupakan hal yang sering dijadikan permasalahan pada pengerjaan sebuah konstruksi suatu bangunan. Jika fondasi tidak dapat menahan suatu konstruksi bangunan, maka fondasi akan runtuh, dan menyebabkan penurunan pada konstruksi bangunan. Pada penelitian ini lokasi penelitian terletak di Cibitung, Bekasi, Jawa Barat yang dimana kondisi tanah adalah tanah berbutir halus. Daya dukung ultimit merupakan batas maksimum kekuatan tanah yang tidak boleh dilampaui beban luar yang bekerja di atas tanah tersebut agar tidak terjadi keruntuhan geser tanahnya. Adanya beberapa parameter tanah yang mempengaruhi besarnya daya dukung ultimit fondasi dangkal (qult) diantaranya yaitu lebar atau diameter fondasi (B),Â  kedalaman fondasi dari permukaan tanah (Df), dan beban tanah di atas dasar fondasi (q) dimana â€qâ€ dipengaruhi oleh letak muka air tanah (MAT). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung besarnya nilai daya dukung ultimit (qult) dari variasi bentuk penampang, variasi lebar atau diameter fondasi (B), variasi kedalaman fondasi (Df), dan variasi muka air tanah dengan perhitungan menggunakan data SPT. Sebelum data SPT digunakan terlebih dahulu tanah berbutir halus di bawah MAT dengan nilai SPT > 15 harus dikoreksi terhadap MAT dan tegangan overburden. Dari hasil perhitungan kemudian dianalisa hasilÂ  daya dukung ultimit (qult)Â  antar variasi parameter untuk fondasi bentuk persegi dan lingkaran. Hasil penelitian diperoleh qult bentuk penampang fondasi persegi dan lingkaran, pada MAT tepat di dasar fondasi sebesar 1074,046 kN/m2 untuk fondasi persegi, dan 1068,266 kN/m2 untuk fondasi lingkaran; pada MAT di bawah dasar fondasi sebesar 1040,57 kN/m2 untuk fondasi persegi, dan 1034,8Â  kN/m2 untuk fondasi lingkaran. Dari hasil perhitungan tampak daya dukung ultimit (qult)Â  dengan MAT di bawah dasar fondasiÂ  diperoleh qult paling kecil, hal ini dikarenakan untuk mendapatkan nilai berat tanah di atas dasar fondasi (q) digunakan berat volume rata-rata (Î³avg).
Kajian Campuran Beton Dengan Kawat Bendrat Terhadap Uji Kuat Letur Beton
Authors: Febrianto Achmad Fachrizal
Published: January 2024

Seiring dengan kemajuan jaman, teknologi di bidang konstruksi bangunan juga mengalami perkembangan pesat, termasuk teknologi beton, hampir pada setiap aspek kehidupan manusia selalu terkait dengan beton. Pemakaian bahan tambah sudah banyak dilakukan dalam proses campuran beton. Berdasar hal tersebut, maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kuat lentur optimal beton dengan bahan tambah serat kawat bendrat dengan variasi panjang 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm, dengan mengambil 5% dari berat semen. Pada umur beton 28 hari dan benda uji berdiameter 15 x 15 x 60. Hasil dari penelitian, pada beton normal nilai kuat lentur sebesar 4,230 MPa, untuk varian 10 cm mendapatkan nilai kuat lentur sebesar 4,566 MPa, varian panjang 20 cm mendapat nilai kuat lentur 4,779 MPa, dan varian 30 cm mendapat nilai kuat lentur 5,858 MPa. Nilai kuat lentur terbesar didapat pada varian 30 cm dengan nilai kuat lentur 5,858 MPa dan nilai kuat lentur terendah didapat varian 10 cm dengan nilai kuat lentur 4,230 MPa. Jadi dilihat dari hasil nilai kuat lentur yang didapat semakin panjang varian maka nilai yang didapat akan semakin besar.
PENGGUNAAN PASIR EKS TAMBANG EMAS DESA TUMBANG MANYANGAN SEBAGAI AGREGAT DALAM CAMPURAN HRS-WC
Authors: Panara Tarung Novrindo Gabriel
Published: January 2024

Pembangunan insfrastruktur jalan di berbagai wilayah termasuk di Kota Kuala Kurun memerlukan material dalam jumlah yang besar karena Kota Kuala Kurun beserta Kabupaten Gunung Mas merupakan salah satu daerah yang menjadi wilayah dilaksanakannya proyek nasional berupa proyek ketahanan pangan nasional (Food Estate) didalamnya. Sehingga dirasa perlu adanya penggalian potensi agregat lokal yang dapat digunakan sebagai material alternatif yang mudah di dapat dan ditemukan sebagai bahan perkerasan jalan. Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah masih banyak penambangan emas secara tradisional dimana limbah hasil pekerjaan tambang emas ini berupa pasir yang tertumpuk di sepanjang lokasi penambangan dimana limbah pasir tersebut memiliki peluang dapat digunakan sebagai campuran agregat halus. Maka didalam penelitian ini peneliti bertujuan untuk menggali potensi material alternatif yang dirasa memiliki potensi namun belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik yaitu Pasir Eks Tambang Emas Desa Tumbang Manyangan sebagai material agregat halus alternatif lokal dalam perencanaan campuran HRS â€“ WC.