bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association between Light Intensity Physical Activity and All-cause Mortality in Older Adults with Physical Disability
Authors: Lee Inhwan , Kang Hyunsik
Published: September 2022

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the association between light intensity physical activity (LPA) and all-cause mortality in older adults with physical disability.METHODS: Data from the 2008 Living Profiles of Older People Survey involving 14,367 Korean adults aged ≥60 years (13,417 without disabilities and 950 with disabilities) were used. Participants were divided into active and inactive groups based on weekly LPA and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to calculate hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), according to disability status and physical activity levels.RESULTS: During 3.3±0.4 years follow-up period, 1,024 deaths occurred from all causes. Among non-disabled people, the inactive group showed a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR=1.282, 95% CI=1.122–1.465, p<.001) than the active group (reference= 1) in LPA. Similarly, for MVPA, the risk of all-cause mortality was significantly higher in the inactive group (HR=1.522, 95% CI=1.230–1.882, p<.001) than in the active group (reference=1). However, among physically disabled people, the inactive group correspondingly showed a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR=2.735, 95% CI=1.761–4.246, p<.001) than the active group, while there was no significant difference between both groups in MVPA.CONCLUSIONS: The current findings suggest that promoting LPA may play an important role in preventing premature death from allcause mortality in older adults with physical disability.
Collective supervision in academic graduate programs: the pioneering work of Dermeval Saviani
Authors: Bianchetti Lucídio
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT The collective supervision of dissertations and theses and the organization of researchers in groups and networks are becoming common praxis in graduate programs in education. Based on literature review and interviews, the genesis of collective supervision in the field is examined in this study, which analyzes the history of the pioneering implementation of this supervision strategy by Dermeval Saviani in the Graduate Program in Education at PUC-SP in the late 1970s. The research sought to learn from these groundbreaking experiences in collective supervision and about their contribution to the creation of a culture for research and education for researchers and supervisors in Brazilian graduate studies.
Comparison of Periodontal Health and Marginal Bone Loss in Mandibular First Molar Single-Crown Dental Implants Placed in Different Positions
Authors: Dereci Ömür , Mumcu Emre , Gojayeva Gunay , Dayan Çağatay
Published: September 2022

The aim of the present study is to compare the periodontal health and marginal bone loss (MBL) between single-crown dental implants placed interdentally and mesial to the edentulous space. Patients treated with single-crown dental implants between 01/04/2014 and 01/04/2021 were included in the study. The included patients were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 consisted of single implant crowns inserted interdentally with a distal neighboring mandibular second molar and Group 2 consisted of single molar implant crowns inserted distally to the second premolar tooth without a neighboring second molar. The measurements for probing pocket depth, gingival index, and plaque index were made in both groups at the 60-month control session to evaluate periodontal health of the single-crown dental implants. The marginal bone levels of distal and mesial aspects of all implants were measured at the 60-month control session on panoramic radiographs. Forty-six and sixty-one patients were included in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. There was a significantly higher distal MBL in Group 2 compared with Group 1 (P < 0.05). Mesial MBL was higher in Group 1, however, this difference was not significant. The periodontal parameters of probing pocket depth, gingival index, and PI were all significantly higher in Group 1 compared with Group 2 at the 60-month control evaluation (P < 0.05). Single-crown dental implants placed interdentally may show decreased distal MBL and periodontal health compared with single-crown dental implants placed mesial to the edentulous space.
The effect of thermal exposure on the strength of concrete
Authors:   PSU, Korzanov Vyacheslav S. , Krasnovskikh Marina P. ,   PSU
Published: September 2022

Based on the thermal analysis of concrete M 400, it was found that when 700 ° C is reached, the decomposition of the crystallohydrates that make up the "cement stone" occurs, and, as a result, the concrete loses its strength. Additives of clay and aluminum oxide containing 5% of the sample weight were tested as components that increase the resistance of concrete to high temperatures. It was found that in comparison with standard concrete, the addition of clay helps to reduce, and aluminum oxide, increase the strength and resistance of samples to heat.
Development of extraction-spectrophotometric method of molybdate ions determination of in the antipyrine – sulfosalicylic acid – water system
Authors:   Perm State University, Kuzalbayeva Viktoriya P. , Yuminova leksandra A. ,   Perm State University
Published: September 2022

The stratified system antipyrine - sulfosalicylic acid - water eliminates the use of toxic organic solvents, allows for the group extraction of macro- and micro-quantities of elements into a small volume (~ 2 ml) water-organic phase, in this phase many photometric reagents are easily dissolved. The extraction-spectrophotometric method for the determination of molybdate-ions with phenylfluorone has been developed. The optimal conditions for the formation of a colored compound with an organic reagent have been determined: light absorption maximums; optimal time for color development; photometric reagent amount, linearity range of the calibration graph. In optimal conditions for the complexation of phenylfluorone with MoO42- (λ = 526 nm, τ = 20 min, CR = 5·10-5 mol/l), a calibration graph is constructed. The Bouguer-Lambert-Beer’s law is fulfilled in the range from 10 to 60 μg Mo(VI)/20 ml. The molar coefficient of light absorption is calculated, which is 9.2∙104. The effect of interfering ions on the direct extraction-spectrophotometric determination of molybdate ions is studied. It is found that the determination of 50.0 μg of molybdenum(VI) does not interfere with: 5000 - fold molar excess of Ni(II), Co(II), Cr(III), Mn(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Pb(II); 500 - fold molar excess of Re(VII); 1 - fold molar excess of In(III), W(VI).
Approaches to evaluation the activation energy of hydrogen evolution reaction process in the presence of acridine derivatives
Authors:   Ogarev Mordovia State University, Klimaeva Ludmila A. , Klochneva Milena A. ,   Ogarev Mordovia State University
Published: September 2022

Previous studies have shown that the developing of electrocatalytic systems based on organic molecules can be considered as the most promising direction in the field of electrocatalysis due to their characteristics, as well as the possibility of their variation. In this regard, it is important to study in detail the regularities of the catalytic process. In the presented article, using the method of cyclic voltammetry and theoretical data, the activation energy of the process proceeding in solutions of acridine salts will be calculated. The data obtained will allow a more detailed ap- proach to the development of metal-free electrocatalysts for the production of molecular hydrogen.
Biocide nanocomposite materials on the basis of zinc oxide
Authors:   Perm State University, Gorbunova Marina N. , Kondrashova Natalya Borisovna ,   Institute of Technical Chemistry UB RAS (branch of PFRC UB RAS), Ustinov Andrei Yurievich ,   Perm State University
Published: September 2022

The aim of this work is the synthesis of composite materials based on highly dispersed zinc oxide and the study of the effect of synthesis conditions on their composition and structure. Finely dispersed zinc oxide was prepared by a thermal decomposition of products of ZnCl2 and (NH4)2CO3 interaction. ZnO nanocomposite materials modified by silver were synthesized by chemical and photochemical reduction of silver salts in a zinc oxide matrix. It is shown that, in the case of chemical reduction, Ag/ZnO nanocomposites with an average silver particle size of 22 nm are obtained. When using the photochemical method of reduction of silver ions, the effect of the ratio of components on the morphology of the samples was noted: at a ratio of ZnO:AgNO3:NaCl - 1:0.5:0.5, the formation of Ag/AgCl/ZnO nanocomposites is observed, with an increase in the silver salt content, the formation of silver nanoparticles is not observed, and AgCl/ZnO nanocomposites are formed. The high bactericidal activity of Ag/ZnО was shown.
Variability of oxygen permeability index values in concrete construction: A proposed approach for parameter margins to guide concrete mixture design
Authors: Nganga G W , Alexander M G , Ballim Y
Published: September 2022

Specifications for durability that are based on performance tests on concrete during the early stages of construction are finding acceptance throughout the world. In South Africa the durability index (DI) approach has been accepted into local specifications. This raises a challenge in the design of a concrete mixture for a construction project that takes account of the variability in materials and test conditions to ensure that the concrete will achieve the specification requirements when subjected to DI testing on in-situ samples. This paper proposes a statistical approach to accounting for this variability in concrete mixture design with oxygen permeability index (OPI) testing, in a manner that acknowledges the variability of both laboratory-based and in-situ sample testing for compliance. The OPI test results obtained on nominally similar concretes on actual construction projects undertaken by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), which included the DI-based specifications, were used to illustrate the operation of the proposed approach. The results show that the target value of OPI to be achieved in the design of concrete mixtures is influenced by the level of quality control on construction sites but that this can be managed through an appropriate statistical approach.
Environmental awareness on solid waste management practices: A case study in Angolan secondary schools
Authors: Talita Ima Panzo , José Carlos Góis , José Manuel Mendes
Published: September 2022

This paper presents a case study on the environmental awareness of the students of secondary schools in Angola and analyses the environmental education programs in the two cycles. The study was carried out in the four largest provinces of Angola and the results were obtained from questionnaires to the students and interviews with the school coordinators and the waste management officers in the region. The results show that the students have moderate consumption habits of electricity and water, demonstrated by 40% of students following the appropriate attitude, and have reasonable knowledge about the scenarios that produce large environmental impact, marking 3 out of 9 options: river pollution, toxic waste in the soil and sewage discharge on the beach as the most relevant, together reaching almost 50% of the responses. However, they have a gap in knowledge about the health impact of solid waste disposal in dumps site close to urban areas, as evidenced by the high number of children and adolescents living near these areas and with some of them helping their families as waste pickers. The poor environmental education program and the nonexistence of school activities on these issues contribute for disassociate the linkage of waste disposal in dumps with diseases. As waste disposal in dumps is current in almost all provinces in Angola, except Luanda, environmental education in schools plays an important role in preparing children and adolescents to adopt practices in the future that protect the environment and contribute to the reduction of public health problems. In addition, children and adolescents can indirectly influence their parents on these issues.
Profile of patients with acute pancreatitis undergoing antibiotic prescription in Brazil
Authors: Thaynara Karoline de Souza Pereira , Marianges Zadrozny Gouvêa da Costa , George Ramos Lemos
Published: September 2022

Approximately 5 to 10% of patients with Acute Pancreatitis (AP) develop necrosis and about 30% of these patients develop an infection, more than doubling the risk of mortality. The treatment of AP has undergone a major revolution in recent decades and recent studies advocate minimally invasive procedures and are based on antibiotic therapy. Underuse of antibiotics can lead to inappropriate treatment, while overuse encourages the emergence of resistant bacterial flora. With the objective to evaluate the profile of patients undergoing antibiotic prescription for acute pancreatitis, the authors carried out a retrospective cross-sectional study in a private hospital in Florianópolis, Brazil. Data collection took place through medical records and the variables were analyzed using simple and relative frequency, measures of central tendency, and their respective measures of variability/dispersion and standard deviation. The present study meets the bioethical principles determined by resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council. Of 91 included patients with acute pancreatitis, 38 (41,7%) received antibiotic therapy. Most were female (58,3%), aged between 40 and 59 years (41,7%). Patients that received antibiotics had more frequently severe presentations according to the Atlanta Revised Classification Criteria (47.4%); of those, in 13 (72.2%) the indication occurred in the presence of pancreatic necrosis or collections. A wide range of antibiotics was used, with Meropenem being the most prescribed (39.5%), followed by the combination of Ampicillin with Sulbactam (28.9%). Positive cultures showed carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 27,3% of those with positive cultures. The authors conclude that clinical presentation was more severe in cases where there was a need to use antimicrobials. Antibiotics are essential components in the treatment of patients with infection associated with acute pancreatitis and the employment of management protocols that take into account the resistance profile of the local flora is important.
Seroprevalence of Brucella infection in sheep and goat in two Woreda, in Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Abdurazak Kadi
Published: September 2022

The cross-sectional research study was conducted from November 2015 up to April 2016 in order to assess the prevalence of Brucella infection in shoats in two woredas in the Arsi zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia. The study was conducted in six Peasant Associations (3 PAs from each district). A total of 397 sheep and goats were sampled to be studied. Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) was used as a Screening test for Brucella agglutinins, while Complement Fixation Test (CFT) was used to confirm the reactors by Rose Bengal Plate Test. The statistical analysis of the data was run by Fisher’s exact test and the comparison of proportion was carried out too. Out of the 397 sera samples, 1.51% (n = 6) were seropositive for Brucella infection by RBPT; however, the CFT test indicated that only 0.5% (n = 2) sera were positive. Overall point estimation of 0.2% ovine and caprine Brucella infection was observed. High prevalence has been observed in aborted, parity one (1-5 kidding or lamping), female and in goats than non-aborted, parity two (> 6 lambing or kidding), male and sheep respectively. Especially high Seroprevalence in aborted goats indicates the presence of the illness in the two woredas’. The brucellosis presence in goats and sheep is significant as the infected animals can act as reservoirs of infection and may transmit the infection to human beings by several routes. So, Control measures should be designed and implemented by focusing on the prevention of further illness expansion in the study area by using an appropriate control practices approach.
Potential for silvopastoral systems to control nematode burden in livestock farming in winter rainfall areas of South Australia, Australia
Authors: Hannah Griffiths , Amanda (Mandi) N. Carr
Published: September 2022

Gastrointestinal nematode infections cause significant production losses in ruminants. In southern Australia, the estimated annual cost of internal parasites in sheep, cattle and goats are $436million, $82m and $2.54m, respectively. An over-reliance on anthelmintic treatments has resulted in anthelmintic resistance becoming an increasing concern for producers. Reducing the need for chemical anthelmintics is desirable to lower producer costs and limit the development of anthelmintic resistance. Condensed tannins found in many trees and forages are a plant secondary compound receiving considerable interest as an alternative anthelmintic strategy. Direct anthelmintic effects from condensed tannins are associated with the binding of larval proteins; slowing egg hatching, larval development and exsheathment. Indirect effects are associated with improvements to protein metabolism and immune function within the animal. Several native Australian tree extracts have demonstrated anthelmintic properties, but further research is required to assess their suitability for silvopastoral systems in South Australia.
Coating coverslips for cell culture v1
Authors: Chen Chuyu
Published: September 2022

Coated cover-slips provide a nourishing adherent surface for cell culture. This protocol provides step by step instruction on how to coat coverslips for cell culture.
Low Biomass, high contamination Illumina DNA prep using DNeasy PowerSoil (Pro) Kit v1
Authors: Kurbessoian Tania
Published: September 2022

This is an addendum to the already optimized DNeasy PowerSoil Kit. This can also be applied to the PowerSoil Pro Kit. Use this protocol for Low Biomass or high contamination samples.
Immunoprecipitation protocol v1
Authors: Chen Chuyu
Published: September 2022

Immunoprecipitation procedure for brain tissue material
NDP52 and OPTN S177D S473D: expression and purification v1
Authors: Sawa-Makarska Justyna
Published: September 2022

This protocol describes how to express and purify human NDP52 and OPTN S177D S473D. The same procedure can be applied to purify wild type OPTN.
APEX2 labelling and screening for biotinylated proteins by proteomics v1
Authors: Chen Chuyu
Published: September 2022

Enzyme-catalyzed proximity labeling (PL) combined with mass spectrometry (MS) has emerged as a revolutionary approach to reveal the subcellular proteomes. APEX (engineered ascorbate peroxidase) catalyzes the oxidation of biotin-phenol to the short-lived biotin-phenoxyl radical in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. This radical reacts with electron-rich amino acids such as tyrosine on neighboring proteins resulting in their biotinylation. APEX2 technology uses a mutant enzyme that increases sensitivity. This protocol describes APEX2 labelling and sample procurement for mass spectrometry from SNc and striatum.
LRRK2 Staining in mouse brain sections v1
Authors: Chen Chuyu
Published: September 2022

LRRK2 is a widely expressed, multifunctional protein.LRRK2 mutations are the major cause to inherited and sporadic PD. Staining of LRRK2 in mouse brain can be challenging. This protocol provides an optimised way to achieve LRRK2 staining in mouse brain sections.
Fractionation of synaptosomes v1
Authors: Chen Chuyu
Published: September 2022

This protocol details a step by step method to prepare pure fractions of synaptosomes for biochemical analysis.
Optical Fractionator protocol v1
Authors: Hunter Andrew
Published: September 2022

Optical Fractionator protocol
CO2-laser treatment of atrophic scars
Authors: Petrii Marina A. , Shatokhina Evgeniya A. , Kruglova Larisa S.
Published: September 2022

Linear atrophy of the skin or striae (striae distensae) is a widespread cosmetic defect that leads to a significant decrease in patients` quality of life. To date, one of the most effective modalities of striae distensae treatment are laser therapy methods. A wealth of clinical experience has been accumulated in the use of ablative laser techniques, namely the carbon dioxide CO2 laser (10600 nm) in the treatment of striae albae. This article presents a review of current literature and a clinical observation of a patient with different types of linear atrophies.
Gazetecilik Eğitiminde Dijital Derslerin Rolü: Türkiye ve Yurtdışı Üniversitelerine Yönelik Bir Araştırma
Authors: TOPSAKAL Taybe
Published: September 2022

Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerindeki dönüşüm ile birlikte dijitalleşmenin etkileri her alanda derinden hissedilmektedir. Dijital çağ olarak adlandırılan bu yeni döneme her alanda uyum sağlama önemli bir gereklilik olarak gözükmektedir. Teknoloji ile iç içe olan iletişim ve gazetecilik alanı dijital çağın dönüşümünden yoğun biçimde etkilenmektedir. Bu nedenle gerek gazetecilik eğitimi gerekse gazetecilik sektörü dijital çağın gereklerini yerine getirmek durumundadır. Gazetecilik sektörüne öğrenci yetiştiren üniversitelerin gazetecilik bölümlerinin ders müfredatlarında dijital derslerin yeterli oranda yer alması önemli bir gereklilik olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye üniversitelerini yurtdışı üniversiteleri ile kıyaslayarak gazetecilik bölümlerindeki dijital derslerin yeterlilik ve çeşitliliğini ortaya koymaktır. Üniversitelerde gazetecilik ders müfredatlarının dijital çağ ile uyumlu olması gerekliliğinden yola çıkılarak Türkiye ve yurtdışı üniversitelerinin lisans derecesine sahip gazetecilik bölümlerinin ders müfredatları incelenmiştir. Çalışma akreditasyon sertifikasına sahip Türkiye ve yurtdışı üniversitelerini kapsamaktadır. Akreditasyon, üniversite eğitiminin kalitesini ve standartlara uygunluğunu gösteren bir kalite sürecidir. Çalışma içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular yurtdışı üniversitelerinin gazetecilik ders müfredatlarının Türkiye üniversitelerine kıyasla dijital ders çeşitliliği ve yoğunluğu ile dijital gazetecilik alanlarına yönelik dersler bakımından daha fazla dijital dersi içerdiğini ortaya koymuştur. Bu durum Türkiye üniversitelerinin gazetecilik bölümlerinin daha fazla dijital derslere yönelmesi ve ders müfredatlarını dijitalleşme doğrultusunda daha fazla güncel tutması gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır.
The Effect of Semi-Refined Carrageenan and Potassium Chloride Added on Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Instant Grass Jelly
Authors: Abdul Hamid Mansoor , Kit Jason Chuah Wai , Devi Mazarina , Mamat Hasmadi , Ab Wahab Noorakmar , Mohd. Razali Umi Hartina , Ahmad Fisal
Published: September 2022

This study focused on the effect of the combination effect of semi-refined carrageenan and potassium chloride on the instant grass jelly formulation. As in the traditional method of grass jelly production, the cornstarch was added to the grass jelly extract to give the gelling texture of grass jelly. Semi-refined carrageenan was added to replace the starch and the physicochemical characteristics and nutrient composition of the product was evaluated. The cincau leaves was boiled in a certain volume of water and the extraction was then converted to powder form via spray dryer. A pre-study has been conducted in determining the best method to produce grass jelly extract which based on the result of production yield, as well as conducted the physic-chemical tests. The finding showed that the extraction of 125g dried leaves of cincau with 4.5 L of water which boiled for 2.5 hours was the best extraction recovery with 75.92 percent. As a conclusion, SRC can be used as a starch replacer in grass jelly production as an instant product and texture is retained as well as nutrient contents of the product is improved
The Implementation of Flipped Classroom in Improving Students' Writing Skills at The University of Brawijaya
Authors: Siswanto Ridwan Adi
Published: September 2022

This study aims to investigate the effect of the flipped classroom on students' writing skills, active involvement in the classroom, and students' perception of flipped classrooms. By using a pre-experimental design, this study involved 27 fourth-semester students of Class B, Educational English Department of the Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Brawijaya Malang, in the academic year 2019-2020. The participants were selected through cluster random techniques. The data were collected from pretest and posttest questionnaires, field notes, and video documentation. The results suggest that the student's writing skills were improved by 26.222 mean scores by using flipped classrooms, from 52.44 scores of pretest to 78.67 scores in the posttest. Besides, flipped classroom method has been observed to help the student be more active in self-learning online. The student also presents a positive perception towards flipped classrooms in improving writing skills, with score of 73.56
The Enactment of Online Learning for Special Need Students during COVID 19 Pandemic: A Case Study
Authors: Saharudin Saharudin , Sulistiyo Urip , Handayani Reli , Setyonegoro Agus , Prasetyoningsih Luluk Sri Agus
Published: September 2022

The present study focuses on the implement of online learning in special education and how Information and Telecommunications Technology being used to strengthen and support the achievement of learning and the learning goals at special needs junior high school students (SMPLB) Jambi. The research method used in this study is a case study where the researchers observe how the patterns and processes of online education in the learning of SMPLB students, distributing questionnaires on the use of ICT to the teachers, interviews with parents/guardians of the students, and interviews with special junior high school teacher Sri Soedewi Maschun Sofyan, S.H Jambi. The results of the research indicate that the students in special needs schools have difficulty in obtaining technology that suits with their needs in learning. The learning process cannot be carried out as expected because the teachers have difficulty in making technology-based learning materials for the students, especially for students with the deaf and the blind. Reading and writing skills are also very limited, and the student learning is very low because the online method greatly limits opportunities for direct interaction between the students and the teachers. The involvement of parental assistance is also very low because the parents do not understand how to aid with children in online learning.
Kindergarten Teacher's Views of Science Learning Practices in Schools
Authors: Harlistyarintica Yora , Suyanto Slamet
Published: September 2022

This study aims to reveal the views of kindergarten teachers about science learning, the form of activities, the methods used, and the difficulties faced. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews with six kindergarten teachers who were selected by purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles & Huberman. The results showed: 1) all teachers were of the view that science learning in childhood was very important to implement, 2) activities in science learning are carried out according to the learning theme, but two out of six teachers add activities spontaneously and follow natural phenomena, 3) the children's most preferred experimental method when doing science activities, and 4) difficulties faced by the teacher regarding tools and materials.
Suitable Site Selection for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) systems – A case study for Pakistan
Authors: Bin Nadeem Talha , A. Naqvi Asad , Ahmed Ahsan
Published: September 2022

In developing countries such as Pakistan, the issue of generating power is crucial. As conventional power sources (fossil fuels) are depleting at an alarming rate. An abundant amount of energy is generated by thermal power plants using fossil fuels as their primary energy resource for combustion. Hence extreme uses of fossil fuels are noticed, which is greatly responsible for damaging our environment. Oceans exists around 71% of the surface area of earth and it has enormous potential for electricity generation. This study focuses on site selection for harnessing ocean energy by utilizing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) systems for coastal areas of Pakistan. In this study, four sites across the coastal region of Pakistan have been studied namely Karachi, Gwadar, Ormara and Pasni. Their theoretical maximum Carnot efficiencies have also been determined and Gwadar has been identified as the most suitable location for OTEC plant with the maximum theoretical efficiency of around 6.53%, 6.93% and 7.75% at the cold-water depths of 1000m, 1200m and 1500m, respectively.
Habilidades sociales y variables organizacionales: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Dorado-Martínez Álvaro Darío , Zambrano-Velasquez Angela Nathalia , Rosero-Bravo Karen
Published: September 2022

Las Habilidades Sociales (HHSS) se entienden como la capacidad para interactuar con los demás en un contexto social;estas han tenido un desarrollo significativo en el área organizacional, en donde se han producido grandes cambios sociales.Entonces, el objetivo del presente estudio es identificar el estado actual de las investigaciones sobre la relación existenteentre las HHSS y las variables organizacionales. Para ello, se hizo una revisión sistemática de literatura basada en el modeloPRISMA. Se realizó un rastreo bibliográfico de publicaciones en las bases de datos Google Académico, ResearchGate,Dialnet, LA Referencia, Redalyc y Scielo. Se encontraron un total de 98 artículos, de los cuales fueron seleccionados 27, conpredominio de estudios cuantitativos. Se halló que el desarrollo de HHSS se relaciona con variables presentes, tanto en laempresa como en el colaborador. Por ende, se le debe dar más relevancia a las HHSS dentro de las empresas, pues estopuede suponer beneficios a nivel emocional, mental y social para los empleados.
Convergent political economy of the “New socialism” by J. K. Galbraith
Authors:   Saratov State University, Cheremisinov Georgy A.
Published: September 2022

In the evolution of Western-type and Soviet-type economies after World War II, there were many common points that prompted scientists to talk about the convergence of two ideologically alternative political and economic systems. Remarkable examples of a comparative analysis of both vectors of the development of national economies, based on the same conceptual premises, are the books of J. K. Galbraith “The new industrial state” and “Economics and the public purpose”. The inability of the neoclassical and neo-Keynesian theory to explain the socio-economic changes that took place initiated a scientific search in the Western economy for the properties of the Soviet socialist system of regulation, the planned organization of the national economy. The need for planning was predetermined by the nature of the use of time and capital in modern production, the specialization of enterprises, the needs of large corporate organizations, the problems of unstable functioning of the market in conditions of advanced engineering and technology. There are reasons to assume that J. K. Galbraith’s concept of the state-corporate economy contains a reminiscence of the theory of state-monopolistic capitalism, set forth in the most famous works of V. I. Ulyanov-Lenin “Imperialism, the highest stage of capitalism” and “About food tax”. J. K. Galbraith outlined a logically holistic conceptual understanding of the objective conditionality of convergence in the development of Western-type and Soviet-type economic models. Decentralization in Soviet-style economic systems meant not a return to the market, but the transfer of some planned functions from the state to the firm. The convergence of the Soviet and Western systems cannot be understood as the return of the first system to the market. Both systems have outgrown the market. There was a clear convergence in the direction of the same forms of planning. J.K. Galbraith discussed the possibility of reforming the American economy on the basis of the model of “new socialism”.
Patient Satisfaction of Pharmaceutical Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Public Healthcare Center of Singosari, Malang
Authors: Fadila Ayu Nur , Hidayati Ika Ratna , Yunita Sendi Lia , Titani Mutiara , Atmadani Rizka Novia
Published: September 2022

There are pharmaceutical standards that are used as guidelines for pharmaceutical personnel to improve the quality of pharmaceutical services. One of the evaluative methods in assessing the quality of pharmaceutical services is looking at patient satisfaction. This is assessed based on patient feelings that arise as a result of the health services obtained, which are then compared with their expectations. The purpose of this study was to assess patients’ level of satisfaction as an evaluation measure of the performance of pharmaceutical services. 100 patients of the public healthcare center in Singosari, Malang were recruited through non-probability sampling and data were collected through a questionnaire about the satisfaction of pharmaceutical services. The study was conducted in July 2021. There were five dimensions used to measure the level of satisfaction: tangibles (direct evidence), reliability, responsiveness, assurance (guarantee), and empathy, and the pharmaceutical services were examined from several implemented procedures. Consumer satisfaction in the five dimensions ranged from satisfied to less satisfied. The reliability dimension obtained the lowest score of -0.59.
Food Sanitation Hygiene Behavior and its Relationship With the Incidence of Stunting
Authors: Melizza Nur , Palupi Retno , Kurnia Anggraini Dwi , Masruroh Nur Lailatul , Prasetyo Yoyok Bekti
Published: September 2022

Stunting is a linear growth delay caused by the accumulation of nutritional insufficiency over a long period. Influencing factors include maternal hygiene behavior related to nutrition and the incidence of food-related infections. This research aimed to determine the relationship between food sanitation hygiene behavior and the incidence of stunting in infants. This was an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research subjects included 65 mothers and their toddlers aged 24-59 months. The Home Food Safety Questionnaire was used to measure food sanitation hygiene, and heights were measured with a microtoise. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman Rank. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the behavior of sanitation hygiene and the incidence of stunting (p = 0.04). It is important to take into account other factors such as maternal knowledge, toddler weight history, and maternal nutrition during pregnancy.
Keywords: behavior, hygiene, food sanitation, stunting, toddlers
The Effect of Hydrotherapy on Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension: A Literature Review
Authors: Kurnia Anggraini Dwi , Aprilyan Dicky , Masruroh Nur Lailatul , Melizza Nur , Prasetyo Yoyok Bekti
Published: September 2022

Hypertension is often known as a silent killer and is characterized by a continuous increase in blood pressure in the arteries. Sometimes this is not felt, especially in the elderly where their body function decreases so much that it is usually only felt after complications occur. The research objective was to analyze the effect of hydrotherapy on blood pressure among patients with hypertension through a literature review. The data were collected by searching articles through Google Scholar, Science Direct, Biomed Central, NCBI, and ProQuest. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The data were then assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute steps and data extraction was carried out. According to the findings, there are 4 different methods of giving hydrotherapy, namely using the warm foot soak method (17 articles), the sauna method (1 article), the whirlpool bath method (1 article), and the cryotherapy method (1 article). Each method of giving hydrotherapy gives different results. Based on the findings, it seems that hydrotherapy can reduce blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. In addition, giving hydrotherapy by using warm water foot soaks can be particularly effective.
Keywords: hypertension, hydrotherapy, effect
Furosemide Use in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: Diniah Melisa Nur , Rachmawati Hidajah , Hasmono Didik , Kusumaningtyas Atika Putri
Published: September 2022

Chronic kidney disease is defined as kidney disease occurring for more than three months and is characterized by a decreasing glomerular filtration rate, reaching below 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 . Decreased kidney function can reduce the kidney’s capacity to excrete sodium. Excess extracellular fluid will cause hypertension, and lower and upper extremity edema. Loop diuretics, such as furosemide, are known to increase sodium excretion by 20%, thereby reducing the amount of extracellular fluid. This study aimed to determine the patterns of furosemide use in chronic kidney disease patients at University of Muhammadiyah Malang General Hospital. Observational, descriptive, and retrospective data collection methods were used. The use of a single furosemide pattern was given to 25 patients (40%); a two-combination to 12 patients (20%); a three-combination to 9 patients (15%); a four-combination to 12 patients (20%); and a five-combination to 4 patients (5%). The most commonly used single furosemide was furosemide (3 x 40 mg, intravenous [iv]), which was administered to 16 patients (73%); the most common two-combination was furosemide (3 x 40 mg, iv) + amlodipine (1 x 10 mg, oral), which was given to 2 patients (20%); the most common three-combination was furosemide (3 x 40 mg, iv) + candesartan (1 x 16 mg, oral) + amlodipine (1 x 5 mg) and furosemide (3 x 40 mg, iv) + candesartan (1 x 16 mg, oral) + amlodipine (1 x 10 mg, oral), which was given to 2 patients (23%); the most common four-combination was furosemide (3 x 40 mg, iv) + nifedipine (3 x 10 mg, oral) + clonidine (3 x 0.15 mg, oral) + captopril (2 x 25 mg, oral), which was given to 3 patients (28%); and the most common five-combination was given to 1 patient (25%) with 4 patterns. In short, there were 22 patterns of furosemide switch therapy.
Keywords: furosemide, edema, chronic kidney disease
The Levels of Physical Activity and Work Experience Among Construction Workers: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Marufa Siti Ainun , Putri Firza Nadia , Ramdini Ega Halima , Rahmawati Nurul Aini , Utami Kurnia Putri
Published: September 2022

Injuries and health problems related to musculoskeletal disorders are common among construction workers. Physically active people have good postural stability which is correlated with less injuries. The purpose of this study was to measure the level of physical activity against work experience in construction workers. 36 healthy men aged 20-60 years were divided into two groups based on their work experience: less experience (LE, n = 12), and more experience (ME, n = 24). Physical activity at work, through sports, and associated with leisure were assessed using the Baecke questionnaire. The results found that there was no significant difference between the LE and ME groups in the level of physical activity (p = 0.146 for work, p = 0.515 for sport, and p = 0.821 for leisure). Nevertheless, both the LE and ME groups had a higher level of physical activity at work than at sport and leisure (p < 0.0001). This preliminary study indicated that construction workers have a high workload which impedes them from other activities during leisure time. Further studies are needed to investigate the correlation between the physical activity level and postural stability among construction workers.
Keywords: physical activity, construction workers, work experience
Anticancer Activity of in Silico Interaction Between Curcumin and Cyclooxygenase 2 Enzyme
Authors: Anggraeni Amaliyah Dina , Rofida Siti , Hidayatulloh Sofyan
Published: September 2022

In this research, the in silico interaction between curcumin and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) was investigated using molecular docking with the AutoDock 4.0 software application. This study aimed to determine the pharmacokinetic profile of the compound, affinity, and exchange of curcumin with COX-2 inhibitors in silico. Curcumin’s interactions with COX-2 were compared to those of the known COXinhibitor, celecoxib. The pharmacodynamic test was used to show the free bond energy. Curcumin demonstrated anticancer activity by inhibiting the metabolism of arachidonic acid through the enzyme COX-2 and inhibiting free radicals in the enzymatic pathway. This was indicated by the value free energy (ΔG) of the curcumin compounds having a binding energy value of -8.81 kcal/mol, which is smaller than that of arachidonic acid (-5.20 kcal/mol). However, celecoxib had a more stable bond with the COX-2 inhibitors than curcumin, with a value of -10.11 kcal/mol. As a result, curcumin can be considered a suitable lead compound in developing new COX-2 inhibitors, which are a potential target for anticancer drugs.
Keywords: curcumin, COX-2 inhibitor, anticancer
Development of Emulsion Gel Sunscreen Containing Olive Oil and Clove Oil
Authors: Rahmasari Dyah , Putri Nindya S. , Pranita Ega N. , Nadifa Nurrotun , Anggraeni Amaliyah D.
Published: September 2022

Sunlight contributes to the healing of multiple health conditions, including in respiratory diseases such as Covid-19, by boosting the immune system. Nevertheless, too much sun exposure can cause sunburn and lead to skin cancer. To minimize the harms of excessive sun exposure, the skin needs to be strictly shielded with the use of sunscreen. This study aimed to develop an olive oil and clove oil emulsion gel preparation and determine its sun protective factor (SPF) value. Olive oil was formulated into an emulsion gel with varying concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 6%, and then 5% of clove oil was added. Physicochemical properties such as organoleptic, homogeneity, pH values, viscosity, and spreadability were tested. Further, UV protection was examined based on determining the SPF value, and the stability of preparation was evaluated using real-time and freeze-thaw methods. The results showed that the preparation had a good physicochemicality, while the SPF value was 20.91 ± 0.29, 22.52 ± 0.52, and 23.39 ± 0.45, respectively. However, the results of the stability test showed a significant change in the pH and SPF value after storage. It can be concluded that the emulsion gel of olive oil and clove oil preparation could be considered to have a medium level of protection of sunscreen.
Keywords: olive oil, clove oil, emulsion gel, sunscreen, UV protection, stability
Reducing Lower Back Pain Using the Muscle Energy Technique Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Authors: Imanurrohmah Lubis Zidni , Ayulianda Sielma Ajeng , Utami Kurnia Putri
Published: September 2022

Working from home for a long time during the Covid-19 pandemic led to many complaints of musculoskeletal disorders, such as lower back pain. This is caused by stress or spasm in the back muscles which makes the stability of the abdominal and lower back muscles decrease. Treatments include the muscle energy technique (MET) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). MET can reduce pain through the provision of post-isometric relaxation stimulation, stimulating the proprioception and neurophysiology, and causing a hypoalgesic effect in the lower back area, while TENS blocks pain-conducting nerves. Studies have not yet determined conclusively which treatment is most effective. In this literature review, relevant articles published from 2015-2020 were found by searching in Google Scholar and PubMed. The keywords used included low back pain, muscle energy technique and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. The population, intervention, comparison group, outcome and study design were considered in the selection of the articles. There were 6 journal articles that met the research criteria, namely 3 that examined the MET intervention and 3 for the TENS intervention. The results showed that MET with a dose of 3-5x/session can reduce pain after the second day, while TENS, when placed locally, can take roughly a month to reduce lower back pain. The findings showed that MET is more effective in reducing lower back pain than TENS.
Keywords: low back pain, muscle energy technique, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Correlation Between Hemoglobin Levels and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women in Yogyakarta
Authors: Muhammad Arizal , Zukhruf Saputri Ginanjar , Candradewi Susan Fitria , Akrom Ana Hidayati
Published: September 2022

48.9% of pregnant women in Indonesia in 2018 had anemia. This can affect the health and quality of life of pregnant women. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between hemoglobin levels and the quality of life of pregnant women at Jetis 1 Primary Health Care in Bantul, Yogyakarta. This was an observational study with a cross-sectional approach and it was conducted from September to November 2019. The patients’ quality of life was measured by the Indonesian version of the SF-36 questionnaire. The hemoglobin level was mesured by a hemoglobin test. This study used univariate (descriptive) and bivariate data analysis using the Chi-square test. The results showed that there were 12 pregnant women (23.5%) who experienced mild anemia and 13 pregnant women with moderate anemia (25.5%). There was a significant corelation between hemoglobin levels and the quality of life of pregnant women (p < 0.05), especially in the domains of physical health (p = 0.034) and emotional health (p = 0.017).
Keywords: anemia, hemoglobin, pregnant women, quality of life
Analysis of Body Composition Factors That Affect Trunk Muscle Mass in Late Adolescence
Authors: Illahika Anung Putri , Prabawati Risma Karlina , Wijaya Wiby Fahmi , Syaifudin Nurul Choviyah , Choirunnisa Aulia
Published: September 2022

Adolescent nutritional status can be assessed by body mass index (BMI). BMI is related to muscle mass. It is associated with the overall body composition such as muscle mass, bone mass, and fat mass, and is packaged in a formula involving weight (BW) and height. Body composition can be different for each individual. The development of muscle mass is usually followed by an increase in muscle strength in adolescents. This study aimed to determine the body composition factors that affect trunk muscle mass in late adolescent males and females. This was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach involving 50 male and female respondents, respectively, who were students at Muhammadiyah Malang University, selected using purposive sampling. The data recorded were height, BW, BMI and trunk muscle mass. The data obtained were analyzed using bivariate analysis through the Pearson correlation test (BW) and ANOVA (BMI), while multivariate analysis was conducted with linear regression. A significant correlation was found between BW and trunk muscle mass in the late adolescent males (p < 0.05, correlation coefficient = 0.939) and females (p < 0.05, correlation coefficient = 0.698). The findings also showed that for late adolescent males, the coefficient score for BW and BMI was 0.920, while for the late adolescent females it was 0.499. Weight and BMI had a correlation with muscle mass with a contribution of 92% in the males and 49% in the females.
Keywords: muscle mass, body height, body weight, adolescent, late adolescent