bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Meaning of Qawwam: (Analysis of Q.S An-nisa [4]: 34 with Hudud Theory Muhammad Shahrur
Authors: Hidayah Falakul , Erawati Desi , Faridatunnisa Nor
Published: April 2024

Qawwam has been a warm discussion and has always been a debate throughout generations from the Classics to the Contemporaries. The assumption that men are absolute leader of women is an undeniable fact in the text. Meanwhile, on the one hand, this understanding sometimes laid the foundation for practices of discrimination against women. Therefore, a variety of debates, both classical and contemporary, relating to this is a discourse. This article aims to find a meeting point between the various debates. This research uses a descriptive method of analysis. Data related to the meaning of qawwam and things related to a verse will be described for later analysis using the theory of hudud (boundary threshold) of Muhammad Shahrur. The results of this analysis are expected to offer solution as a mediator of the existing debate. Based on the results of the research, it shows that the minimum limit of a male  or husband can be achieved enough byining and repairing. Then on the maximum limit of the husband is to provide a living aither physical and inward.
Boho Oi Mbaru Traditions In Community Wedding Culture Mbojo Tribe in Dompu District NTB: Review The Perspective Of Islamic Law
Authors: Amrin Amrin , Sugiyarto Sugiyarto , Su’ud Su’ud
Published: April 2024

This research aims to find out how the practice and review of Islamic Law in the Boho Oi Mbaru tradition at weddings of the Mbojo Tribe community in Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with a field study approach from anthropology and sociology. The collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis processing techniques use reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show that first, the process of implementing the Boho Oi Mbaru Tradition is the Boho Oi Mbaru Tradition, a custom of the people of Dompu Regency at weddings. This Boho Oi Mbaru tradition is carried out before the wedding ceremony. In this tradition, only the bride is bathed, while the groom is not bathed. The aim is to hope that the bride will not act like she did when she was a girl, and the community believes that carrying out this tradition can produce offspring who are worthy and obedient to their parents, and diligent in worship. Second, the view of Islamic law regarding the practice of Boho Oi Mbaru in community marriage customs is permissible because looking at the procedures for its implementation and its purpose there are no elements that give rise to sharia arguments, as long as the community customs do not conflict with the Koran and al-Hadith then permitted, unless the custom violates the provisions of Islamic law. Thus, it is necessary for the Dompu community and government to be able to maintain and maintain the identity of the Dompu in all activities, especially at weddings..
Use of Digital Technology in Pesantren Salaf: Transition From Digitization to Digitalization
Authors: Ridho Ali , Al Manduriy Shahibul Muttaqien , Yaacob Mashitoh
Published: April 2024

Pesantrens Salaf is an Islamic educational institution that firmly upholds the values of purity and originality of Islamic religious teachings, is faced with the challenge of following the rapid flow of digitalization. Pesantren are institutions that have existed in Indonesia for hundreds of years.Pesantrens Salaf is famous for its educational model which still uses many traditional or analog methods in implementing the transition from digitization to digitization which is very importantt in order to keep up with developments in today's increasingly advanced. This research aims to reveal the use of digital technology in Pesantren salafs. Even though it is paradoxical, the fact is that the development of digital technology in Pesantren salafs is very rapid. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach, namely at the pondok pesantren Mambaul Ulum Bata Bata, was obtained through interviews, observation and documentation, to ensure the validity of the data, continuous studies and consultation with experts were carried out. The results of this research found the fact that Pesantren salafs not only use digital technology as a basis for educational services including learning and administration processes, but there is also a connection between one component and another, so it can be said that there is a transition from digitization to digitization.
The Phenomenon of Fast Fashion on Environmental Pollution from The Perspective of Al-Qur'an
Authors: Romziana Luthviyah , Nabila Izzah Nurin , Salomon Noah
Published: April 2024

The fast fashion phenomenon has become the second most controversial pollution industry in the world after the petroleum industry. Researchers want to instill the values of religiosity and environmental balance to answer the phenomenon of fast fashion and its impact in the Qur'an. The research method used is qualitative research with a type of literature through an analytical descriptive approach and maudhu'i method, through two data sources, namely primary sources in the form of the Qur'an, and secondary sources derived from several studies of tafsir books, journals, and scientific videos about this phenomenon. The researcher concludes that the phenomenon of fast fashion according to the Qur'an is included in unjust behavior that can de-stabilize the earth (Hud verse 116). This phenomenon arises because of the excessive attitude of humans in obeying their lust for fashion (Al-A'raf verse 31 and Al-Mu'minun verse 71). Basically, humans have been given the mind to think about cause and effect (Al-Jatsiyah verse 13). Because, the impact of the fast fashion phenomenon on environmental pollution according to the Qur'an includes the cause of destruction on earth (Yunus 40), pollution of land and sea (Ar-Rum verse 41), irregular industry that makes the environment a mess (Al-Baqarah verse 205), and includes deviant and useless actions (Al-A'raf verse 56).
IMPLEMENTASI KETAHANAN PANGAN (STUDI KASUS DESA TROPODO KECAMATAN KRIAN KABUPATAN SIDOARJO)
Authors: Ariyanti Dwi
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengembangan ketahanan pangan yang berada di Desa Tropodo Kecamatan Krian Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Serta langkah-langkah yang dilakukan guna mewujudkan ketahanan pangan serta meningkatkan pendapatan petani dimasa mendatang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dengan melakukan wawancara, dokumentasi dan observasi. Hasil dari penelitian yang di dapatkan menunjukan bahwa: (1) Ukuran dan Tujuan pemerintah dalam program ketahanan pangan di Desa Tropodo bertujuan untuk membantu anak di bawah umur yang saat ini mengalami stunting. (2) Sumber Daya dalam program ketahanan pangan di Desa Tropodo saat ini masih terdapat kendala seperti kurangnya sosialisasi program ketahanan pangan kepada masyarakat. Untuk sumber daya finansial dan sumber daya sarana prasarana saat ini tidak ada kendala yang serius. (3) Komunikasi Antar Organisasi dalam implementasi ketahanan pangan pemerintah desa saat inimsudah melakukan komunikasi dengan POKMAS untuk pengembangan ketahanan pangan tetapi dalam komunikasi antar warga pemerintah desa belum melakukannya. (4) Lingkungan Ekonomi, Sosial dan Politik dalam implementasi program ketahanan pangan di Desa Tropdo saat ini sangat membantu para masyarakat untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan.Dan program dersebut juga dapat dukungan dari Pemerintah Kabupaten Sidoarjo dalam program ketahanan pangan.
Dominios y estrategias de autocuidado en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2: revisión sistemática
Authors: Nogales-Toapanta Alexis , Meléndez-Mogollón Isabel , Hualpa-Freile Aida
Published: April 2024

Introducción: la Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 es una de las principales causas de morbilidad a nivel mundial; es crónica, irreversible y conduce a diversas complicaciones. Objetivo: analizar el autocuidado de los pacientes diabéticos en el marco de la atención primaria de salud. Métodos: la investigación aborda un diseño observacional transversal, con tipología documental, bajo un nivel descriptivo con la metodología de revisión sistemática con enfoque cualitativo. Los MeSH fueron "estrategias", "autocuidado", pacientes diabéticos" y "atención primaria", con filtros sobre el año 2017 a 2022 y artículos escritos en inglés, español y portugués. La búsqueda bibliográfica utilizó bases de datos en línea como MEDLINE/Pubmed, Epistemonikos y Scielo. Resultados: el análisis de las dimensiones del autocuidado sintetizadas en los dominios de dieta, ejercicio, medicación, cuidado de los pies, glucemia y emociones, fue descrito en 22 artículos, evidenciando un manejo integral y detallado de la prescripción dietética. Por otro lado, las estrategias se centran en la educación en salud para evitar complicaciones, prevenir la muerte y atender a la comunidad en diferentes modalidades. Conclusiones: los cinco dominios destacados abordan patrones que contribuyen a la salud de los pacientes diagnosticados y personas con factores de riesgo. Las estrategias para promover el autocuidado se enfocan en la educación y asistencia, presentándose bajo la modalidad de teleasistencia como una metodología innovadora.
DESIGN AND EXPERIMENT ON CUTTING AND CRUSHING DEVICE OF
SIDE-SWEEPING STRAW RETURNING MACHINE
Authors: WANG Ruili , LI Deshuai , LI Shuai , REN Tong , BAI Hongbo , JIN Yashuang , WANG Wei , DEV Satyanarayan R.S.
Published: April 2024

This paper aims to solve the problems of complex structure, poor straw crushing effect and high power consumption of existing straw returning machines. A cutting and crushing device with moving and fixed blades has been developed. The moving blade has collision and automatic retraction functions, which can effectively reduce destructive damage caused by blade obstacles and extend its service life. The double-type single-support cutting method has the advantages of improving the straw crushing effect and reducing the running power consumption. The effects of blade rotational speed, blade offset angle and blade number under the condition of composite single-support cutting were tested according to the uneven ratio of straw throwing and the qualification ratio of straw crushed length. The optimal combination of working parameters of the cutting and crushing device was determined: blade rotational speed of 1968 r/min, blade offset angle of 5°, blade number of 4. The test results show that the uneven ratio of straw throwing is 17.18%, and the qualification ratio of straw crushed length is 92.23%. The operation effect of the side-sweeping straw returning machine was tested on the field. All operating indicators are equipped with cutting and crushing devices, and the results show that all operating indicators meet the technical requirements of straw return.
Tradiciones culinarias e historias familiares de la migración askenazí en la Argentina
Authors: Castro Oscar Germes , Hansman Silvia
Published: April 2024

Utilizando el método de historia oral, recolectamos historias personales y familiares acera de tradiciones culinarias de veinte judíos askenazíes asentados en Argentina. Nuestro objetivo principal era recolectar y preservar sus historias familiares y como sus tradiciones culinarias evolucionaron a la par del proceso migratorio en el nuevo país. Las historias fueron analizadas utilizando la Teoría Fundamentada como marco. Una serie de categorías emergieron de las historias, pero, solamente tres fueron seleccionadas para el presente artículo a) categorías sociales y económicas, b) nuevas costumbres, y c) espacios públicos. El análisis reveló información acerca de los temas de ingresos y trabajo, nutrición, víveres, vecinos, tiempo libre, así como la adaptación de tradiciones culinarias, todo esto como parte de un proceso que comenzó hace décadas con los inmigrantes y siguió evolucionando en la primera y segunda generación de judíos askenazíes en Argentina.
ESTUDOS AMAZÔNICOS: UMA ANÁLISE DA DISCIPLINA ESCOLAR COMO ESTRATÉGIA PARA A ABORDAGEM REGIONAL EM SALA DE AULA
Authors: Brasil Antônio , Oliveira Everson da Silva
Published: April 2024

As grandes transformações ocorridas na Amazônia, têm sido fruto de debates que envolvem a temática regional, além de exigir uma compreensão de como os processos sociais modificam as paisagens e os modos de vida. Com o objetivo de enfatizar esses fatos, cria-se uma disciplina voltada para a discussão sobre a Amazônia no contexto escolar, com o intuito de abordar questões como os grandes projetos e outros acontecimentos históricos. Nesse sentido, pretende-se aqui fazer um resgate histórico sobre a operacionalização e os caminhos da disciplina Estudos Amazônicos enquanto saber voltado para o debate regional, objetivando investigar o seu contexto de criação, comparar a sua trajetória com a área das ciências humanas, além de compreender as principais discussões propostas por esta disciplina ao longo de sua história, assim como as contribuições trazidas enquanto saber escolar e social na Amazônia. Partimos de um levantamento bibliográfico e documental, além de entrevistas com professores, através das quais constatamos que as temáticas ambientais, culturais, históricas e aspectos físicos estão entre as discussões mais abordadas por este componente curricular na educação básica.
Evaluation of the seasonal fluctuation of populations of the armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its natural enemies in maize crops in Togo
Authors: TCHAO Manguilibè , TCHABI Atti , AGBOKA Komi , TCHEGUENI Matotiloa , GNAMKOULAMBA Atama , KOMBIENI Emmanuel , ADJEVI Kossi Anani  Mawuko , TOUNOU Agbéko Kodjo , SANDA Komla
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the seasonal fluctuations of S. frugiperda and its natural enemies in maize farming in Togo. Methodology and Results: It consisted in surveying fields in twenty-seven (27) prefectures during the period from October 2019 to November 2021. It consisted in surveying fields and collecting data such as egg, larva and pupa clusters, infestation rates and the main natural enemies encountered according to the FAO "W" method. Then, the collected data were reared in the laboratory for the emergence of potential natural enemies over two seasons. Conclusions and application of findings: It was found that infestation rates; number of egg clusters and larvae; emergence rate and natural enemies of S. frugiperda varied not only according to the survey area, but also and especially according to the season. The infestation rates over the two seasons ranged from 62.55 to 32.55%. On average, the number of larvae was higher in the great season (0.87) compared to the short season (0.41). Meanwhile, the adults emergence ranged from 38.22 to 100.00%; therefore, there are many natural enemies obtained such as Cotesia icipe; Campotelis sp., Trichogramma pretiosum, Winthemia trinitatis, Doru luteipes, Geocoris punctipes and Hexamermis sp. candidate to control S. frugiperda. Additional experiments are however necessary to evaluate climatological aspects on the life table parameters of the main candidate natural enemies. Keywords: maize, S. frugiperda, natural enemies, sustainable management, Togo.
KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI PETANI JAGUNG DI DESA PASLATEN KECAMATAN TATAPAAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA SELATAN
Authors: Pongsapan Veren , Benu Noortje M. , Manginsela Elsje P.
Published: April 2024

Corn farmers and the reasons farmers choose to plant corn in Paslaten Village, Tatapaan District, South Minahasa Regency. This research was conducted from June 2021 to October 2021. The data collected in this study were primary data and secondary data. The sampling method used is the purposive sampling method. The results showed that the socio-economic conditions of corn farmers in Paslaten Village, Tatapaan District, South Minahasa Regency, which consisted of social aspects, namely the age of farmers, including those of productive age, educated and experienced in managing corn farming. The yields obtained varied based on the area of land, and the selling price of corn was relatively stable, and even tended to increase from year to year. The reason farmers prefer to plant corn is because it adapts to the limited availability of water, the existence of corn seed planting machine technology that makes it easier to plant corn seeds, easier harvesting and corn prices that are more profitable for farmers.
PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM KELOMPOK TANI DI DESA MALENOS BARU KECAMATAN AMURANG TIMUR KABUPATEN MINAHASA SELATAN
Authors: Pinangkaan Clara , Maweikere Audrey Julia Maria , Dumais Joachim Noch Karel
Published: April 2024

Extension workers in farmer groups in Malenos Baru Village, East Amurang District, South Minahasa Regency. This research was conducted from August to September 2021. The data collected in this study were primary data obtained from extension workers and respondent farmers through interviews using questionnaires and secondary data obtained from literature from the relevant agency, the Agriculture Service of South Minahasa Regency. and the New Malenos Village Office and related literature. Sampling was done by purposive sampling (deliberately) as many as 15 samples. The results of this research showed that the role of agricultural extension workers in farmer groups in Malenos Baru Village, East Amurang District, South Minahasa Regency was categorized as quite good. This is proven based on the results of the study with the interpretation of the value of 62.88 percent which is included in the fairly good category.
TINGKAT KEPUASAN KONSUMEN KUE TRADISIONAL “KIOS DANNY ANGGUR” DI PUSAT KULINER AIRMADIDI KABUPATEN MINAHASA UTARA
Authors: Alouw Cindy Pricilia , Kumaat Ribka M. , Olfie Benu L. S.
Published: April 2024

The objective of this research is to determine the level of customer satisfaction of the Traditional Cake “Danny Anggur Stall” at the Airmadidi culinary center, North Minahasa Regency seen from the product, price, place, and service variables. This research was conducted from September to October 2021, using primary data and secondary data using accidental sampling technique as a sampling method and 30 respondents. The data analysis method used is descriptive data analysis using a Likert Scale. The results showed that the level of consumer satisfaction of traditional cake "Danny Anggur Stall" from the variables of product, price, place, and service was 71.67%, generally classified as satisfied. Specifically, the level of consumer satisfaction of the Traditional Cake “Danny Anggur Stall” which has the highest satisfaction index, namely the product variable is 73.61%, location is 73.33% and price is 70.74%. For the lowest satisfaction index, the place variable is 62.00%.
STRATEGI PENATAAN RUANG BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DALAM PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN DANAU TONDANO KABUPATEN MINAHASA
Authors: Sorongan Elro Garry , Karwur Denny , Kalangi Johny A. F.
Published: April 2024

This research aims to analyze community-based spatial planning strategies in the sustainable development of Lake Tondano, Minahasa Regency. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive method which aims to describe the systematics, accuracy, accuracy, conditions and potentials including spatial problems in the management of sustainable development of Lake Tondano in Minahasa Regency. The sample used in this study amounted to 30 people with a sampling technique that is purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out by means of interviews, questionnaires and documentation which were analyzed using SWOT analysis, namely identifying external factors and internal factors regarding community-based spatial planning in the sustainable development of Lake Tondano in Minahasa Regency. The results of this study indicate that in the spatial planning process for the sustainable development of Lake Tondano in Minahasa Regency, there is no policy or local government regulation that specifically regulates it. The priority strategy in order to organize community-based space in the sustainable development of Lake Tondano, Minahasa Regency is to formulate a policy on spatial planning for saving and managing Lake Tondano.
KAJIAN KEARIFAN LOKAL USAHATANI PADI SAWAH PADA MASYARAKAT ETNIS BALI DI DESA WERDHI AGUNG TIMUR KECAMATAN DUMOGA TENGAH
Authors: Yanubi Cheren , Taroreh Melissa Lady Gisela , Tambas Jane Sulinda
Published: April 2024

This study aims to examine and describe local wisdom in lowland paddy farming in Balinese ethnic communities in Werdhi Agung Timur Village, Dumoga Tengah District. This research was conducted for 3 months starting from June to August 2021. The data used in this study were primary data and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through direct interviews with 1 resource person as the Secretary of Werdhi Agung Timur Village and 7 informants as the Subak Banyu Harapan group and also padddy farmers using questionnaires. Secondary data was obtained from the government office of Werdhi Agung Timur Village. The sampling method was carried out using the snowball sampling method. The data analysis method used is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that there were 15 forms of local wisdom in lowland rice farming in the people of Werdhi Agung Timur Village, Dumoga Tengah District.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN USAHA SERAT ABAKA DI DESA ESSANG KECAMATAN ESSANG KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN TALAUD
Authors: Garuda Mira , Sendow Martha Mareyke , Pangemanan Paulus Adrian
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the feasibility of the Fiber Abaka business in Essang Village, Essang District, Talaud Islands Regency. The research was carried out from June to July 2021. The data collected were primary data obtained from observations, interviews and distributing questionnaires (list of questions) to respondents. Secondary data was obtained from the Village Head Office, as well as data related to research via the internet. The data analysis method used in this research is the quantitative descriptive method. The results showed that the Fiber Abaka business had a revenue value of Rp. 12,000,000 per month with a monthly income of Rp. 5,409,347, - and the R/C ratio obtained a value of 1,82. Thus, the Fiber Abaka business in Essang Village, Essang District, Talaud Islands Regency is feasible because the results of the R/C value are > 1.
PERAN PEMERINTAH DESA TERHADAP KELOMPOK TANI MATUARI DI DESA TOUNELET SATU KECAMATAN SONDER
Authors: Tambuwun Monica , Olfie Benu L. S. , Maweikere Audrey Julia Maria
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the role of the village government towards. Matuari Farmer Group in Tounelet Satu Village, Sonder District. This research was carried out in November 2019 to January 2020 starting from preparation, data collection to preparing research reports. The data collection method in this study used primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained directly from the source through surveys and interviews using a list of questions to all members of the Matuari Farmer Group, while secondary data was obtained from the village office of Tounelet Satu, Sonder District. The results showed the role of the village government in the Matuari farming group in tounelet village, sonder'scamtan showed well. Judging from the role of the government in advancing the group, namely: 1). The Role of the Village Government in Advancing the Matuari Peasant Group, 2). Government Assistance Provided to Matuari Farmers Group, 3). Relationship Between The Village Government and Members of the Matuari Peasant Kelomok, 4). Trust Between The Village Government and the Peasant Group.
Social factors associated to the multiple risk behaviors among high school students: A case study of Hanoi high school students, Vietnam
Authors: Huong Duong Thi Thu
Published: April 2024

Background: Young people who engaged in different risk behaviors attracted concern nowadays. Noticeably, the concurrent multiple risk behaviors generate adverse effect to health and their future life.Aims: The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of the concurrent multiple risk behaviors and to evaluate the association between social factors and the concurrent multiple risk behaviors among the high school students in Hanoi, Vietnam.Methods: A quantitative survey with a cross sectional design was applied involving a total of 1,333 Hanoi high school students. The survey was conducted in the end of 2016. The multivariate linear regression models were applied to examine the social factors associated with the concurrent multiple risk behaviors of Hanoi high school students. Eighteen different risk behaviors had been selected for constructing a composite variable of the total risk behaviors that students have engaged in.Results: On average, the high school students have been reported involving in 4.88 behaviors of the 18 selected observed risk behaviors. The multivariate linear regression models with demographic factors and different social connections of high school students could explain for about 37.6% of the difference in composite variable of the total risk behaviors. This present study reveals several factors that increase the number of risk behaviors the students may engage, including the connection to the family's members or friends, duration in social media, and the number of friends in the online network. In the contrast, strong family connection has been demonstrated to provide a "safe haven" for protecting the high school students from involving in increasing multiple different risk behaviors.Conclusion: The research findings strongly recommend early prevention strategies should be conducted among the high school students. The identified concurrent risk behaviors should be targeted as prevention actions rather than focusing on controlling individual risk behaviors. In addition, the involvement of their parents and friends are suggested to be the target audience together with students in concurrent risk behaviors controlling and preventing programs among the high school students and young generation.
Keywords: Risk behaviors, Social factors, High school students, Adolescents, Vietnam
Received: 30 April 2018, Reviewed: 04 June 2018, Received: in revised form 10 October 2018, : Accepted:  21 October 2018
DOI: 10.35898/ghmj-23555
Stress, coping, and mental health status among nursing students at a private university in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Authors: Molina Stephanie , Racal Sarah Jane
Published: April 2024

Background: Stress, especially among young people, leads to life-threatening mental conditions such as depression and suicide. Nursing students, in particular, are exposed to different kinds of stress such as pressures from both academic and clinical exposures coupled with expectations to succeed. These stressors influence individual coping styles which may eventually affect students' mental, physical, and over-all wellbeing leading to the decline in their learning and academic performance.Aims: This descriptive-correlational study was aimed at exploring the relationships among stress, coping, and mental health status among nursing students at a private university in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.Methods: Using a systematic random sampling, a descriptive cross-sectional study was done among one hundred and fifty 3rd and 4th year nursing students under the international nursing program. The Perceived Stress Scale, Brief COPE, and the General Health Questionnaire were used to assess the level of stress, the coping strategies used, and the mental health status of the respondents. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and Pearson's correlation were used to answer the research questions.Results: It revealed that the nursing students had moderate level of perceived stress, used acceptance as the most common form of coping, and substance use and denial as the least used. Furthermore, the respondents had mild level of mental health related illness. Significant gender differences were found in the perceived level of stress, and use of coping strategies. While mental health status significantly differed according to year level and interest in nursing. Significant mild to moderate relationships were found among perceived stress level, coping strategies, mental health status, and selected socio-demographic variables.Conclusion: The findings of the study provide additional useful information on the relationships of stress, coping, and health outcomes. Results can also be useful in creating a stress management program for nursing students such as awareness on individual stress response and reinforcing the use of healthy coping strategies.
Keywords: Stress, Coping, Mental Health, Nursing students, Thailand
Received: 08 August 2018, Reviewed: 10 September 2018, Received: in revised form 17 October 2018, Accepted: 21 October 2018
DOI: 10.35898/ghmj-23557
Gargling with Aloe vera extract is effective to prevent the Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Authors: Agustina Mita , Santoso Bedjo , Sudirman
Published: April 2024

Background: Long-term use of a mechanic ventilator may cause Ventilator- Associated Pneumonia (VAP) infection, nosocomial pneumonia that occurs after 48 hours in patients using mechanical ventilation either through the endotracheal tube or the tracheostomy tube. To prevent the occurrence of VAP, antiseptic liquid (mouthwash) such as chlorhexidine 2% maybe recommended. However, gargling using chlorhexidine may also cause allergies, thus, Aloe vera extract could be an alternative.Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Aloe vera extract as mouthwash to prevent the occurrence of Ventilator-associated pneumonia.Methods: This research is a quasi-experiment case-control study with a preposttest control group design. The sample size in this study was 30 respondents who were equally distributed into two groups; intervention group was administered using Aloe vera extract, while chlorhexidine was practiced for the control group. To determine the occurrence of VAP, Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia was measured on the first day of intubation and the fourth day, enumerated by nurses in the emergency room. CPIS is a set of indicators comprised of temperature, leucocyte, trachea secretion, oxygenation (PaO2/FiO in mm Hg), and thorax photo. CPIS value below than five will be regarded non-VAP, while CPIS scored 6-9 will be diagnosed as VAP.Results: Oral hygiene with Aloe vera extract was able to prevent the occurrence of VAP (p-value = 0.001), but there was no significant difference between the control group and intervention in the CPIS component temperature, leukocytes, tracheal secretions, FiO2, and the thoracic component.Conclusions: Oral hygiene with Aloe vera extract effectively prevented the occurrence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) compared to chlorhexidine.
Keywords: Aloe vera extract, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score
Received: 25 August 2018, Reviewed: 30 August 2018, Received: in revised form 22 October 2018, Accepted: 31 October 2018
DOI: 10.35898/ghmj-23558
The International Conferences on Applied Science and Health (ICASH): Efforts and Commitments in Translating Research Results into Policy and Practices, for a Better Society
Authors: Widyastari Dyah Anantalia , Sinaga Doni Marisi , Canggih Puspo Wibowo  , Rahman Pamuko Aditya , Noor Hafizh Muhammad , Sondang Dimas , Fatmarizka Tiara , Diary Dwina Gustia , Putra I Gusti Ngurah Edi , Maretalinia  , Viniriani Marina Ayu , Destiwi Monita , Shidiq Galih Albarra , Pratiwi Ivana Aprilia , Kusuma Made Dian Shanti , Dharmapatni Ni Wayan Kesari , Pratama Mahendrawan Nugraha Aji , Norsaputra Ary , Pancanugraha Andi , Kurniawan Febrian Hendra , Putra Wahyu Manggala , Fattah Rifqi Abdul , Moehas Puput Kusumawardani , Samosir Ricky Alexander , Hananto Andang Adi Fitria , Agastya I Gusti Ngurah , Susilo Taufik Eko , Vejvisithsakul Pichpisith Pierre , Nauphar Donny , Sari Ariestya Indah Permata , Macnab Andrew John
Published: April 2024

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Fortaleciendo la conexión entre los niveles de atención para una salud económicamente sostenible
Authors: Cabral Pablo
Published: April 2024

En el dinámico panorama de la atención sanitaria, la interacción entre los diferentes niveles de atención -primario, secundario y terciario- juega un papel crucial en la configuración de un sistema de salud eficiente y económicamente sostenible. La sinergia es esencial entre el primer nivel de atención y los niveles superiores y cómo esta interacción puede ser la clave para un futuro más prometedor en el ámbito de la salud. El primer nivel de atención, el más accesible para la población, sirve como la primera línea de de- fensa en la salud pública. Su rol en la prevención, el diagnóstico temprano y el manejo de enfermedades crónicas es insustituible. Sin embargo, su eficacia se ve limitada si no existe una colaboración efectiva con los niveles superiores de atención, donde se manejan casos más complejos y se dispone de tecnolo- gías avanzadas. Una relación bien estructurada entre estos niveles puede resultar en una atención más coordinada y menos fragmentada, beneficiando no solo a los pacientes sino también al sistema de salud en su conjunto. La referencia y contrarreferencia efectiva entre los distintos niveles asegura una atención continua y reduce la duplicidad en los servicios, llevando a una mayor eficiencia en el uso de recursos. Además, en una era donde la sostenibilidad económica es primordial, la colaboración entre niveles puede disminuir costos significativamente. Por ejemplo, la gestión adecuada de enfermedades crónicas en el primer nivel puede prevenir complicaciones que requieren intervenciones costosas en niveles superiores. Asimismo, la especialización y el uso de tecnología de punta en los niveles terciario y cuaternario deben estar bien justificados y reservados para casos que realmente los necesiten. La educación y capaci- tación continua de los profesionales de la salud en todos los niveles es fundamental para facilitar esta interacción. De igual manera, la implementación de sistemas de información integrados puede mejorar la comunicación y el intercambio de datos entre los diferentes niveles, contribuyendo a una atención más informada y coordinada. En conclusión, la relación entre el primer nivel de atención y los niveles superiores es una piedra angular para lograr un sistema de salud que no solo sea clínicamente efectivo, sino también económicamente sostenible. Es momento de reforzar esta conexión, invirtiendo en la integración y colaboración entre los diferentes niveles de atención para construir un futuro más saludable y equitativo.
Causas médicas de exención para el servicio militar obligatorio durante el siglo XIX en Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz, España
Authors: Suárez-Guzmán Francisco Javier
Published: April 2024

Introducción: el objeto del estudio es la población de Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz). Debido a la implantación del Servicio Militar obligatorio en España, el reclutamiento se efectuaba basándose en los censos de los Ayuntamientos, eligiendo a una quinta parte de los mozos sorteables.
Objetivo: exponer las causas de exención por parte de los quintos para no realizar el Servicio Militar, durante el siglo XIX.
Material y métodos: la investigación en el Archivo Histórico Municipal de Jerez de los Caballeros, así como en publicaciones actuales y de la época, refiriendo las patologías médicas esgrimidas según la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades de Jacques Bertillon.
Resultados: los mozos utilizaban toda clase de argumentos, entre ellos patologías médicas, reales o no, para eludir el Servicio Militar, el cual era muy cuestionado en la época, y que suponía muchas veces una sentencia de muerte para el quinto, debido a los frecuentes conflictos militares en los que estuvo envuelta España durante el siglo XIX.
Discusión: el sorteo se efectuaba mediante unos bombos de manera pública, pero se podía evitar la realización del Servicio Militar, mediante el pago de una cantidad, o sustituciones, lo que suponía una gran discriminación.
Conclusiones: a consecuencia del descontento popular que suponía el Servicio Militar obligatorio, los mozos seleccionados esgrimían toda clase de excusas para eludir su realización, circunstancia que fue aumentado con el correr de los años, y por consecuencia también la cantidad de quintos que lo lograban.
Recibido para evaluación: noviembre 2023. Aceptado para publicación: diciembre 2023. Correspondencia: c/ de los Brezos, 44, (06009) Badajoz. España. Tel. 34630713292. E-mail de contacto: fcojsuarez@telefonica.net
Este artículo fue aprobado por el Comité Editorial.
99mTc-AgNPs-ICG: nanoparticle for hybrid image
Authors: Simois Stephanie , Cammarata Agostina , Glisoni Romina , Cabrera Mirel , Tassano Marcos , Gambini Juan Pablo , Camacho Damata Ximena Aida , Cabral Pablo
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Currently nanotechnology has radically changed the diagnosis of many human pathologies. The aim of this work is to obtain silver nanoparticles for hybrid imaging (99mTc-AgNPs-ICG) having potential clinical imaging applications.
Materials and method: We mixed 2 ml of ascorbic acid (1.7x10-4 M), 5 mCi of 99mTcO4- , 2 ml of citric acid (8.0x10-4 M) and 0.5 ml of silver nitrate (2.5x10-3 M). Solution pH was 5, and it was shaken for 20 minutes at 37º C. Afterwards, 2 µL of Indocyanine Green (1.3x10-3 M) was added (99mTc-AgNPs-ICG). Physiochemical properties of the solution were characterized by UV (λ1 = 420 nm, λ2 = 254 nm) and gamma detector. Fluorescence image, particle size and IR spectrum were evaluated.
Results: Silver nanoparticles were obtained in aqueous solution a pH of 5. Their pH, color and spectrum were stable for seven days. Furthermore, the principal peak characterized by HPLC, UV and Gamma detector had similar retention times. Its UV spectrum showed an absorption band of 420 nm, which corresponds to the plasmon absorption band of these nanoparticles. The particle size was 46 nm ± 1.5 nm. The IR spectrum showed absorption bands in 3193, 2624, 1596 y 1212 cm-1.
Conclusions: We describe for the first time in literature the synthesis of hybrid (radioactive and fluorescent) silver nanoparticles. Their physiochemical properties were characterized, being stable and their labelling was reproducible having potential biomedical applications.
 
Received for review: November 2023.                    
Accepted for publication: February 2024.                           
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Assessment of Undergraduate Students’ Environmental Health Knowledge and Practices
Authors: ARIMIYAU Kafayat , DAVID Jane , YUSUF Hajara Oyiza
Published: April 2024

The knowledge of anyone about the environment will be the basis in determining how he/she acts regarding environmental hazards. With environmental health been promoted, threats subsist mainly because of individual’s behavior and practices in reaction to likely health hazards. This study aims at assessing University of Abuja undergraduate students' (those living outside the school hostel) level of knowledge and associated practices of environmental health with their day-to-day activities. The data for the study was collected using 3 sections (demographic attribute, Knowledge of the Students about the Environment and Environment Practices by the Students) well-structured questionnaire. The findings shows that participants lack general knowledge concerning environmental health-related challenges. The male gender scores (M=69.91, SD=9.9) and Female (M=70.31, SD=10.3) were found not to be significant, t(238) = -0.309, p > 0.05 with their environmental health knowledge. The interconnection between environment knowledge and practices shares a positive correlation between them (r = 0.206, n = 240, p =0 .05) and statistically significant. It could be submitted that the undergraduate students in this study do not have much knowledge about the environment. Since knowledge influence an individual’s style and practice, persisting efforts and dedication in environmental health education ought to be more pronounce and reflect identified environmental health practices and ways to improve
Experimental Network Performance Analysis from a CBRS-based Private Mobile Network
Authors: Dash Biswajit Kumar , Caezza Joseph A , Malandra Filippo
Published: April 2024

Accurately measuring propagation loss is crucial for Citizens Broadband
Radio Service (CBRS) network planning, deployment, and successful
spectrum sharing among CBRS users. The currently used propagation
models, such as the Irregular Terrain Model (ITM) and Extended Hata
(eHata) in the CBRS network, disregard significant environmental factors
like foliage or clutter data, making the loss prediction unreliable.
Additionally, current experimental studies on CBRS propagation are
limited, with methodologies often relying on expensive measurement
tools. To address these limitations, this paper proposes a CBRS network
propagation framework, which includes a signal measurement system made
of affordable, commercial off-the shelf electronic devices and advanced
empirical data analysis. To validate the framework, an extensive
measurement campaign is conducted in a live CBRS network in Buffalo, NY.
The empirical path loss results have been compared with existing
analytical models, with the alpha-beta (𝛼 − 𝛽) model giving the best
path loss prediction. The methodology and framework presented in this
paper can be applied to other network environments, helping researchers
and engineers estimate network performance during the design phase, thus
saving resources.
Computational Processes for General Intelligence The SEOM Model
Authors: Balakrishnan Prabhakar
Published: April 2024

The ‘brain-mind-intelligence’ structure may be considered
analogous to a ‘computer-operating system (OS)-application’ construct.
Software development would be far more difficult without the benefit of
abstractions like file and memory handles, and graphical user
interfaces, implemented in operating systems. The easy access to
application-level semantics, provided by the infrastructure of the OS,
simplifies application development.  Abstractions can play a similar
role in producing intelligent systems. The power of abstractions may be
determined by their ability to unify the treatment of several types of
higher concepts. Unifying various concepts in the domain of
intelligence, such as problems, solutions, objects, and emotions,
through abstractions, will be of immense value. This paper shows how
‘higher-level perceptions’ could be used to serve this objective and
construct an OS-like infrastructure. With the infrastructure in place,
ordinary software objects developed and deployed using standard methods,
become accessible using the semantics provided by the infrastructure.
Now, after brief training exercises, the objects would be available for
intelligent use. The focus, therefore, is on the design of the
infrastructure that could play a mind-like role in humans, using some
ideas from philosophers like Kant, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and Popper.

The design uses a new, non-symbolic, non-connectionist, transmutable
method of representation that tackles the so-called ‘frame’ and
‘grounding’ problems of artificial intelligence. The infrastructure
enables the conversion of sensory inputs to transmutable representations
(amenable to semantic modifications), to flexibly act on software
objects developed externally. Furthermore, the infrastructure serves to
ground and functionally manage the transmutable, connectionist, and
symbolic systems. Thus, the new model plays a critical role in building
intelligent systems that overcome major problems in learning and action
selection, including brittleness associated with the limited semantics
of purely symbolic and connectionist designs.

The new model is then evaluated in terms of features, against criteria
set forth independently by Newell, Sun, Vernon, and others. In addition,
a new measure of intelligence introduced in this paper is used to
quantitatively compare the proposed model with some others developed
over the years.
Il mondo del lavoro e dell’ozio intellettuale: riflessioni introduttive
Authors: Fermani Arianna
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this introduction is to explore some of the many themes examined in the various contributions contained in the 'ancient part' of this collection, firstly by intertwining the concepts of work and leisure with the question of human happiness. First of all, In ancient thought, among the ingredients of happiness, there is not certainly the 'work'. On the other hand, as it emerges in various ways in the various essays, the notion of work should not be understood in the Ancients in a unilateral way, just as the couples ἀσχολία/negotium and σχολή/otium should be declined in the plural.
Attività lavorative e ozio intellettuale in Aristotele
Authors: Fermani Arianna
Published: April 2024

The contribution aims to examine the theme of the work in Aristotle, through a “Multifocal Approach” that takes into account two opposite scenarios (here called, respectively, "theoretical-conceptual frame" and "political-social frame"). This distinction starts from the identification of two interpretations with respect to the theme of work, a notion that, in the same Greek language, refers simultaneously, but in different senses - 1) to a "painful need" (since "work" is called πόνος, which means "fatigue", "suffering", connected with the Latin term "labor", from which derives, for example, the French “travailler”) but also 2) to an indispensable occasion of realization and fullness (calling into question another Greek term to say work, such as ἔργον, very important for Aristotle himself, which means, among other things, "opera", and which therefore indicates a task to be accomplished at best.
Schiavitù, natura, barbarie e guerra nella Politica di Aristotele
Authors: Piangerelli Federica
Published: April 2024

Are all the barbarians slaves by nature according to Aristotle? This contribution intends to answer this question, in the awareness that the theme of natural slavery is one of the most complex and tormented in Aristotelian philosophy. Through the analysis of some significant passages of the Politics, the article aims to show that for Aristotle natural slavery is not linked to ethnic categories, but to ethics one, therefore it does not necessarily and exclusively concern the barbarians. For this reason, the paper argues that Aristotelian thought seems to deviate, in a critical key, from the dominant ideology in the Greece of its time.
Friedrich Pollock e l’era dell’automazione
Authors: Emery Nicola
Published: April 2024

In Friedrich Pollock's thinking, the analysis of the impact of technological transformations on the world of work plays a central role. From the essays of the late 1920s that led to the development of the concept of State capitalism, to the 1955 book Automation. A Study of its Economics and social Consequences, he was increasingly confronted with the tendency to create 'deserted factories' to 'replace the labour force with fully automatic processes' . It is then in reflecting on the social, cultural and political, as well as economic, effects of automation and cybernetics that Pollock's prognosis of late modern society as a 'totally administered society’. Pollock's role as mentor, as well as close collaborator and inseparable friend, of Max Horkheimer and the other authors of the Frankfurt School cannot be underestimated.