bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Economic growth and Environmental Sustainability in Selected African countries: A panel investigation
Authors:   Emerald Energy Institute (EEI), University of Port Harcourt, Michael Dinyelu, Tochukwu , Alwell Nteegah, ,   Department of Economics, University of Port Harcourt, Fortune Nwinee, Barisua ,   Department of Finance and Banking, University of Port Harcourt
Published: June 2024

This study examined the effect of economic growth on environmental sustainability among selected African countries. To achieve the objectives of this study economic growth was analysed alongside some control variables - foreign direct investment, credit to the private sector, population growth rate and trade openness to determine their impact on environmental performance index (proxy for environmental sustainability) in the six selected African countries namely: Angola, Algeria, Egypt Ghana, Libya, and Nigeria over the period 1990-2022 using panel analysis. Based on the analysis of the data trend analysis and econometric analysis of panel fixed effect regression econometric technique, some key empirical findings were made. Egypt had the highest environmental performance index (EPI), Direct relationship between the real GDP and environmental performance index (EPI) was visualised in Algeria, Egypt and Libya. Economic growth had a positive and significant impact on the environmental performance index. That FDI and trade openness had positive but marginal effect on environmental performance index while credit to the private sector and population growth rate had negative impact on environmental performance index in the selected countries. Based on the findings, the study recommended increase investment in the real sector and the increase in emission tax in order to sustain the environment in Africa.
ANALISIS KAFEIN DAN ASAM KLOROGENAT DALAM KULIT BUAH KOPI ARABIKA DAN ROBUSTA MENGGUNAKAN SPEKTROFOTOMETER UV-Vis
Authors:   STIKes Akbidyo, Karina Putri Mega , Ria Erika Marita Dellima Beta ,   STIKes Akbidyo, Elda Murdiana Happy ,   Univeritas Kristen Immanuel, Kartika Sari Eni ,   STIKes Akbidyo
Published: June 2024

Produksi jumlah kopi sebanding dengan jumlah limbah yang dihasilkan dari proses pemisahan biji dari buahnya. Salah satu limbah tersebut adalah kulit buah. Jumlah limbah yang sangat besar belum diikuti pengelolan dan pemanfaatan yang optimal, sehingga berdampak negatif pada lingkungan. Kulit kopi mengandung kafein dan asam klorogenat yang masih dapat dimanfaatkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menetukan kadar kafein dan asam klorogenat yang terkandung di dalam kulit buah kopi arabika dan robusta. Kulit buah kopi arabika dan robusta diekstraksi dengan akuades kemudian diekstraksi cair-cair dengan kloroform, fraksi kloroform yang diperoleh diuapkan sehingga terbentuk kristal yang mengandung kafein. Hasil tersebut dianalisis kuantitatif dengan spektrofotmetri UV. Fraksi akuades dianalisis kuantitatif asam klorogenat. Hasil absorbansi yang diperoleh dari pembacaan spektrofotmetri UV, kemudian dihitung kadar kafein dan asam klorogenat dalam sampel dan dianalisis menggunakan software SPSS.
EFEKTIVITAS EKSTRAK BIJI PALA (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) SEBAGAI ANTIPIRETIK PADA MENCIT JANTAN (Mus musculus)
Authors:   Universitas Pakuan, Tri Retno Handayani Marybet , Hermawati Ema ,   Universitas Pakuan, Nazwa Rokhmah Nisa ,   Universitas Pakuan, Fatmi Mindya ,   Universitas Pakuan, Rahminiwati Min ,   Universitas Pakuan, Okta Dewi ,   Universitas Pakuan, Desviyanti Zahra ,   Universitas Pakuan
Published: June 2024

Demam merupakan keadaan dimana terjadi peningkatan pada suhu tubuh yang terjadi di atas keadaan normal, hal tersebut terjadi karena adanya peningkatan regulasi pada set point. Demam ditandai adanya kenaikan suhu pada tubuh. Dalam mengatasi demam, pengobatan yang dilakukan yaitu pemberian obat-obatan antipiretik seperti paracetamol atau ibuprofen. Oleorisin yang merupakan minyak atsiri pada biji pala memiliki potensi sebagai antipiretik. Pengujian efektivitas antipiretik oleorisin dilakukan pada hewan coba mencit jantan putih. Hewan coba yang telah diinduksi vaksin DPT-Hb diberikan Ekstrak biji pala dengan dosis 40 mg/Kg BB, 60 mg/Kg BB, dan 80 mg/Kg BB. Pemberian ekstrak pada dosis 80 mg/Kg BB merupakan dosis terbaik yang memberikan efek antipiretik terhadap hewan coba. Adapun waktu yang optimal dalam menurunankan suhu tubuh dari ekstrak biji pala yaitu pada menit ke-120. Terdapat interaksi dari pengaruh lamanya pemberian pada perlakuan dosis 3 (80 mg/KgBB) dan waktu menit ke-120 terhadap efek antipiretik pada penurunan suhu dengan nilai <0,05.
HUBUNGAN KEPATUHAN MINUM OBAT TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN HIPERTENSI DENGAN PENYERTA DISLIPIDEMIA DI PUSKESMAS MEKARMUKTI KABUPATEN BEKASI
Authors:   Universitas Medika Suherman, Adilla Jamtoputri Jenny Jenny , Maya Permanasari Ike ,   Universitas Medika Suherman, Dinar Pramestyani Embriana ,   Universitas Medika Suherman
Published: June 2024

Hipertensi dengan dislipidemia dapat memperburuk kondisi kesehatan tubuh. Selain itu dapat menyebabkan kematian yang dimana kepatuhan akan mempengaruhi kualitas hidup sesorang dalam menjalani kehidupan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis hubungan tingkat kepatuhan konsumsi obat dengan kualitas hidup pada pasien hipertensi yang disertai dengan adanya dislipidemia. Metode penelitian kuantitatif pendekatan cross sectional yang dilakukan pada 50 responden di Puskesmas Mekarmukti Kabupaten Bekasi. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa kuisioner MMAS-8 dan WHOQOL-BREF diuji menggunakan SPSS analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan jenis uji chi-square kuadrat. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu didapatkan nilai (p = 0,000 < 0,05). Dari 50 responden, 10 orang dengan kepatuhan rendah memiliki kualitas hidup yang rendah, 6 orang dengan kepatuhan rendah memiliki kualitas hidup sedang, 10 orang dengan kepatuhan sedang memiliki kualitas hidup sedang, 24 orang dengan kepatuhan tinggi memiliki kualitas hidup yang tinggi. Kesimpulan menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan. Semakin tinggi tingkat kepatuhan konsumsi obat maka semakin baik kualitas hidup yang dimiliki seseorang.
PENGEMBANGAN KUESIONER KEBUTUHAN DAN HAMBATAN PENERAPAN ETIKET OBAT BERBASIS BRAILE
Authors:   Ibrahimy University, Zamilatul Azkiyah Siti , Naffiah Choirunniza Aqidatun ,   Ibrahimy University
Published: June 2024

Indonesia has around 1.5% or more than 3.75 million blind people. Of concern is that people with visual impairment are at high risk of medication errors. Even though there are many solutions for implementing Braille labels in daily practice, there are not many agencies that provide this service. Therefore, it is necessary to have an instrument that can measure the needs and barriers to implementing Braille etiquette. The research includes developing an instrument to measure the needs and barriers to implementing Braille etiquette in pharmaceutical services. The research instrument developed was a questionnaire with the name EKREB, which is an acronym for "Evaluation of Braille Etiquette Needs and Barriers". The development of the questionnaire went through the instrument design stages which included planning, construction, reliability testing and validity testing. The total number of EKREB questionnaire design items was 23 items which were then distributed online. The testing involved 30 respondents consisting of 11 undergraduate pharmacy students, 8 pharmaceutical technical staff, and 11 pharmacists in the Situbondo area. Of the 20 items tested, the Crobach's Alpha value obtained was 0.908 (0.6) so a decision could be made that the questionnaire was declared reliable and entered the high reliability category. The results of the Pearson Product Moment test have a sig value. From each questionnaire item obtained 0.05 so that the questionnaire items are declared valid. Based on the research results that have been obtained, it can be concluded that the results of the development of the EKREB questionnaire are declared as valid and reliable instruments to be used as data collection tools for evaluating needs and barriers to service implementation. Braille labels in clinical-community pharmacy practice.
Leveraging AI in Smart Agro-Informatics: A Review of Data Science Applications
Authors: Ritika Choudhary  , Dr. Shital Prasoon Mantri  , Ms.Vaishali Ashok Barse  , Dr.Sudhir Chitnis
Published: June 2024

In recent years, the integration of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture has transformed traditional farming practices into smart and efficient systems. This paper explores the burgeoning field of Smart Agro-Informatics, focusing on the application of data science techniques and AI technologies to optimize agricultural processes, improve yield prediction, and enhance resource management. We delve into the key components of Smart Agro-Informatics, including data collection methods, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics, highlighting their role in revolutionizing modern agriculture. Through case studies and examples, we demonstrate how AI-driven solutions are addressing challenges such as climate variability, resource scarcity, and crop diseases, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring food security. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of Smart Agro-Informatics on global food production, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. By leveraging data-driven insights and AI-powered technologies, the agricultural sector can adapt to evolving challenges and capitalize on new opportunities, paving the way for a more resilient and productive future.
Educational Attainment and Employment Status: Assessing their Impact on Mental Health among Older Adults in the Philippines”
Authors: Wapaño Mary Rachelle R , Lim Aileen Joyce J.
Published: June 2024

The current study examined how education level affect employment status and mental health are related among older individuals. The study utilized a stratified random sampling method to select 197 participants aged between 60 to 84 years from the Senior Citizen Chapter in Naawan, Misamis Oriental. This approach allowed for each age subgroup within the specified range was proportionately represented, thereby maintaining the randomness and integrity of the sample selection. Through Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression analysis the study explored how factors employment status, educational attainment and their interaction influence the mental health of the participants. No significant association was found among these factors. The mental health scores of the participants did not show differences based on their employment status or education level when analyzed individually or collectively. These findings shed light on the association of socioeconomic factors with mental health among older individuals. The results suggest that there may be other unexamined factors at play. The lack of significant results highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to understanding what influences mental health, in the elderly population.
Aproximación comparativa del borde costero, reconstrucción cartográfica, ciudad de Arica 18762023
Authors: Texidó Zlatar Alberto , Balcarce Villanueva Esteban
Published: June 2024

La comprensión de la evolución del borde costero de una ciudad portuaria al norte de Chile y sur del Perú y su influencia en la forma urbana, ante la ausencia de material gráfico periódico y comparable, requiere la confluencia de antecedentes documentales, relatos, dibujos e imágenes que permitan reconstruir virtualmente el pasado y con ello sus patrones y evolución. Este texto se enmarca dentro del paradigma interpretativo, a través de una reconstrucción histórica digital con interpretaciones gráficas y cartográficas con tal de indagar sobre las acciones constructivas desde tiempos del gobierno peruano, que hoy subyacen bajo la estructura urbana de la ciudad portuaria de Arica, y así intentar explicar sus procedimientos, formas y espacios, con acciones proyectuales que le dieron soporte y pueda servir como antecedente necesario en la planeación y desarrollo futuro de la ciudad-puerto.
Laboratorio habitacional en ciudades-puerto del Norte Grande de Chile Arquitectura Moderna en un paisaje extremo
Authors: Grollmus Víctor Valenzuela
Published: June 2024

En el Norte Grande de Chile, se ubican cuatro ciudades-puerto: Arica, Iquique, Tocopilla y Antofagasta, ciudades que tienen en común características geográficas que moldearon y confinaron su emplazamiento; ello, junto a condiciones sociales y urbanas, configuraron la forma de habitar el desierto. Entre 1936 y 1976, los conjuntos habitacionales construidos por instituciones públicas privadas y mixtas aportaron en la consolidación y crecimiento de estas ciudades, así se transformaron en referentes y casos distintivos, no solo de la producción de arquitectura moderna chilena, sino también instalando una modernidad arquitectónica en un paisaje extremo.  A través de la revisión de publicaciones disciplinares, registros fotográficos y visitas a terreno, la presente investigación doctoral en curso busca develar cómo los conjuntos habitacionales materializaron ideas, visiones y políticas institucionales que se traducen en dimensiones arquitectónicas y urbanas distintivas teñidas por la experiencia de una modernidad determinada por un paisaje extremo que desprende particularidades sobre el hecho construido. Así, se constituye en un bien patrimonial que no solo debe ser puesto en valor, sino que también considerarlo como paradigma de la arquitectura moderna latinoamericana y un referente de un laboratorio habitacional en el desierto.
Ontology-Based Online Expert System for Emergency Medicine
Authors: Shukla Rutvik. K
Published: June 2024

The manuscript includes the current health care status and role of ICT in medical field specifically in India. The system proposed in this manuscript is based on the knowledge based expert system. So, it also includes the classification of the expert system and applicability of expert system in medical field. Emergency medicine and the basic assessment tools which are needed as a part of prehospital medical care are also included in this manuscript. Ontology is the prime component in the semantic web. So, here the concept of ontology and how to make the ontology from the elicited knowledge-base is also included. The system proposed here utilizes the java-based client-server MVC architecture. JENA API is used for integration between knowledge-base stored in OWL format with JAVA servlet. The system takes the vital parameters for primary assessment of patient’s condition from the EM paramedic from the client-side and passes this information to the server-side where the primary risk level stratification will be calculated by the ontology and score is available to the paramedic.
Trends in Sciences: Celebrating Highest 2023 CiteScore
Authors: Channuie Phongpichit
Published: June 2024

Trends in Sciences has achieved significant success with the announcement of its latest CiteScore, marking a remarkable increase from 0.8 in 2022 to 1.2 in 2023. This substantial rise in CiteScore not only reflects the journal's growing influence within the scientific community but also underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation in publishing cutting-edge research. Achieving its highest CiteScore ever of 1.2 in 2023, Trends in Sciences has positioned itself as a pivotal platform for impactful scientific discoveries and advancements.
The increase in CiteScore signifies enhanced visibility and increased citation rates of the journal's published articles, indicating the relevance and impact of its research contributions across various scientific disciplines. This success is a testament to the rigorous peer review processes and editorial standards upheld by Trends in Sciences, which have consistently ensured the publication of high-quality research.
Looking ahead, Trends in Sciences is poised to sustain its trajectory of success by maintaining these high standards. The journal will continue to prioritize rigorous peer review and editorial integrity, thereby attracting leading researchers and fostering collaboration among experts globally. Furthermore, Trends in Sciences aims to expand its scope to embrace emerging trends and interdisciplinary studies, further enhancing its reputation as a dynamic hub for scientific inquiry.
In conclusion, the increase in CiteScore from 0.8 to 1.2 in 2023 represents a significant milestone for Trends in Sciences, affirming its growing impact and influence within the scientific community. As it moves forward, the journal remains committed to advancing scientific knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting innovation in research, thereby solidifying its position as a leader in scientific publishing.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ЛИЧНОСТНО-ОРИЕНТИРОВАННОГО ПОДХОДА ПРИ ОБУЧЕНИИ ХИМИИ И БИОЛОГИИ СТУДЕНТОВ СПО
Authors: А. В. Минина  , Ю. М. Каниболоцкая  , В. Ю. Листков
Published: June 2024

В статье рассматриваются наиболее важные аспекты применения технологии личностно-ориентированного обучения дисциплинам «Химия» и «Биология» на примере студентов, получающих среднее профессиональное образование. Рассмотрены формы организации и проведения лекционных занятий, практических, лабораторных работ, самостоятельной и исследовательской работы учащихся, а также рубежного и итогового контроля результатов обучения. Выявлены условия, влияющие на успешное решение образовательных задач в рамках личностно-ориентированного подхода. В исследовании показано положительное влияние интерактивных форм обучения для активизации познавательной деятельности студентов и раскрытия их интеллектуального потенциала на примере организации интерактивной лекции; обнаружен синергетический эффект смешанного формата обучения с использованием цифровой среды и психологических приемов педагога, влияющего на ход образовательного процесса через установление и развитие доверительных взаимоотношений студентов друг с другом, а также студентов и преподавателя. Показана эффективность приема «перевернутый класс», а также проблемно-модульного подхода для организации семинарских занятий с целью осуществления перехода образовательной деятельности студентов на уровень решения ситуационных задач. Выявлены преимущества использования интерактивной онлайн-доски Padlet для организации исследовательских работ c целью индивидуализации обучения и раскрытия потенциала каждого студента.
K to 12 Academic Strands And Nursing Licensure Examination of Batch 2022 Graduates of Isabela State University – Echague: A Comparative Study
Authors: Leisel P. Clemente  , Ivy Floribeth M. Dona-al  , Nica Shaina Z. Malsi  , Ellaine Joy Y. Mendoza  , Karl Ivan R. Valena  , Markhipolito P. Galingana  , Virgilio D. Ganadin Jr.  , Markhipolito P. Galingana MAN
Published: June 2024

In 2013, the K-12 program was implemented to align the Philippine educational system with the global educational standards. It guarantees that Senior High School graduates will be able to obtain information, skills, attitude, and competencies required to attend college or seek an employment. With this, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) instructed Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to align its curriculum with the changes made in accordance with the K-12 education. This program includes the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand which was tagged as a prescribed strand to enter medical-related and other science courses such as BS Nursing. Despite this, the ISU-Echague College of Nursing still admits enrollees from other strands and implement a selective retention strategy. Herewith, the researchers compared the graduates’ performances on the Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) last November 2022 according to their respective K-12 strands. There were 129 graduates from ISU-Echague who took the NLE. The researchers used descriptive correlational design to ascertain the relationship between board exam takers’ performances and their K-12 strands. Results revealed that there is no significant difference and relationship between the different K – 12 strands to the board takers’ performances in the Nursing Licensure Examination
Test-retest reliability of postural sway on foam and natural rubber pads in healthy adults
Authors: Boonkerd Chuanpis , Archasawat Yatiga , Sertkhamsorn Wachiraporn , Saensanoh Panida , Laddawong Teerapat , Kitsuksan Thanawat
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Postural control is essential for humans to maintain balance under both static and dynamic conditions. A variety of unstable support surfaces are used to evaluate postural control. Balance foam pads are relatively expensive, whereas natural rubber pads use a natural material with equivalent viscoelastic properties that are inexpensive and widely available. No postural sway and reliable data existed to support the practice of using a natural rubber pad. The purposes of the study were to determine the test-retest reliability of postural sway by using a natural rubber pad and to compare postural sway in healthy adults while using a foam pad, a natural rubber pad and a firm surface.

Methods

Nineteen healthy participants were measured for centre of pressure (COP) velocity and displacement during a quiet stance, with their eyes closed, on a balance foam pad (blue foam – Airex®), a natural rubber pad and a firm surface on a force platform. Two repeated sessions were conducted three days apart. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to determine the test-retest reliability. A one-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare the three surface conditions.

Results

The natural rubber pad demonstrated moderate to good reliability for COP velocity and COP displacement. Also, there were no significant differences in anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) COP velocity and displacement between the balance foam pad and the natural rubber pad.

Conclusions

Our findings indicate that a natural rubber pad could be employed as a low-cost alternative to the balance foam pad for evaluating the balance of healthy adults.
Immediate effect of anti-pronation foot taping on myoelectric activity of knee muscles in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Saleh Omaima E. , Sweif Radwa E. , Abdallah Amira A. A.
Published: June 2024

Introduction

There is lack of studies on the effect of anti-pronation foot taping on the myoelectric activity of knee muscles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of anti-pronation foot taping on the myoelectric activity of the vastus medialis oblique and vastus lateralis muscles and their activity ratio in patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Methods

Twenty-six female patients were randomised into two equal groups. The study group A used augmented low Dye taping, while the control group B did not. The patients’ age, weight, height and BMI ranged between 18–31 years, 50–73 kg, 1.53–1.72 m and 20–25 kg/m². All patients were evaluated twice; pre- and immediately post-foot taping (pre-test post-test control group design). Normalised data of the myoelectric activity of the knee muscles were recorded using a Neuro-EMG-Micro device during stair climbing and single leg mini-squat.

Results

The first 2 × 2 Mixed Design MANOVA revealed that the myoelectric activity of the vastus medialis oblique decreased significantly (p = 0.001) during both stair climbing and single leg mini-squat in group A post-taping compared with pre-taping. Similarly, the activity of the vastus medialis oblique decreased significantly (p = 0.019) post-taping in group A compared with group B during single leg mini-squat. The second 2 × 2 Mixed Design MANOVA test revealed that the activity ratio decreased significantly (p = 0.001) post-taping compared to pre-taping in group A during stair climbing.

Conclusions

Anti-pronation foot taping reduces the activity of the vastus medialis oblique during stair climbing and single leg mini-squat.
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic Version of the Disability Rating Scale among caregivers of patients with traumatic brain injury
Authors: Alqahtani Abdulaziz , Seyam Mohamed K , Kashoo Faizan , Alqahtani Mazen , Shaphe Mohammad Abu , Moubarak Ezzat , Shawky Ghada , Nambi Gopal , Chahal Aksh , Ahmad Mehrunnisha
Published: June 2024

Introduction

he Disability Rating Scale (DRS) is a short, efficient, rapid instrument for monitoring general functional recovery from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The 8-item DRS is a published and validated assessment instrument but has not yet been adapted to native Arabic-speaking caregivers of patients with TBI. This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and test the reliability of the Arabic version of the DRS.

Methods

Cross-cultural adaptation and translation were performed according to the recommended guidelines: translation, back-translation, expert review, and pretesting. Reliability was assessed via a test-retest procedure at 2-week intervals using the Kappa coefficient among 42 caregivers of patients with TBI.

Results

The agreement among the raters was excellent, varying from 0.88 to 1. Translating the DRS into Arabic was easy based on the translators’ information. The test-retest reliability was excellent (interclass correlation coefficient = 0.99 with a 95% CI 0.998 to 0.999 [F(41) = 1100.7, p < 0.001]. The Cronbach’s alpha for the internal consistency of the DRS was 0.917. There was good agreement (convergent validity) between the DRS scores with the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire [rs(42) = 0.895, p = 0.001].

Conclusions

The Arabic version of the DRS can be used among Arabic-speaking caregivers of patients with TBI. The Arabic translated version of the DRS can be used among caregivers of patients with TBI telephonically by expert professional. The translated questionnaire was easy to comprehend among caregivers of patients with TBI, with excellent test re-test reliability and good convergent validity.
Low-level laser therapy combined with postural correction exercises on postpartum sacroiliac joint pain: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: El-Shafei Manal A , Abd Allah Dina S , Elmasry Donia M , Mohamed Mohamed F , Hamdy Hend A
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common problem that affects women during and after pregnancy and restricts their daily activities. It can be treated with various physiotherapy interventions, including exercises, patient education, and pain relief modalities, such as laser therapy. A randomised controlled trial study conducted between May and September 2022 to determine the efficacy of low-level laser therapy combined with posture correction exercises on postpartum sacroiliac pain.

Methods

Sixty postpartum women complaining of SIJ pain, six weeks following vaginal delivery, their ages between 25 and 35 and their BMI not exceeding 30 kg/m2, participated in this study. They were equally and randomly assigned into three groups: A, B and C. Group A received low-level laser therapy, group B received posture correction exercises, and group C received combined low-level laser therapy and posture correction exercises. Pain level was assessed via the Visual Analogue Scale, and the pressure algometry was used to detect pain pressure threshold. Function disability was evaluated by the Oswestry Disability Index. All measurements were taken before and after 6 weeks of the intervention in all groups.

Results

MANOVA was used to detect the difference between treatments and time, and multiple pairwise comparisons with the Bonferroni correction were used to clarify within- and between-groups differences. The within-group comparison showed significant improvement in all variables within each group as p < 0.05. Between-groups post-treatment, there was a significant difference between groups A and B and groups B and C for all variables as p < 0.05, but there were no statistically significant difference between groups A and C for any variables (p > 0.05) except function, with p < 0.05.

Conclusions

Based on the study results, adding low-level laser therapy to posture correction exercises in the treatment protocol of postpartum SIJ pain provides better pain relief and functional improvement than when each intervention is used separately.
Effect of electromagnetic field therapy in chronic respiratory disease: systematic review
Authors: Jaleel Ghufran , Khan R. Abdur , Khan Ashfaque , Malhotra Deepak
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Pulmonary function and functional capacity decline in chronic respiratory diseases, especially in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Physiotherapy is an integral part of treating respiratory patients since it helps combat muscle depletion and respiratory symptoms. Nevertheless, the knowledge about applying electromagnetic field (EMF) therapy as a therapeutic option in chronic respiratory patients is minimal. So, the aim of this review is to determine the effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pulmonary Function and 6-minute walk distance in chronic respiratory disease patients.

Methods

The PubMed, PeDRO, Scopus, COCHRANE, and Web of Science databases were searched and randomised control trials investigating EMF on pulmonary function and 6MWT distance in a chronic respiratory disease population, published before January 2022, were selected. Three reviewers assessed each study’s quality after data were extracted into a trial description form.

Results

Three studies met the inclusion criteria on pulmonary function and 6MWT distance. The sample size ranges from 10 to 37 for EMF. The improvement in pulmonary function was not significant in FEV1, FEV1/FVC and significant in PEF versus control. The change in 6MWT distance was 21.68 m, which is a clinically significant change.

Conclusions

EMF therapy has been shown to improve pulmonary function and 6MWT distance. The study was the first to examine and synthesise existing EMF data.
Jean-Loup Amselle (2022) - L'invention du Sahel, Vulaines sur Seine, Éditions du Croquant
Authors: Anaïs Mansouri
Published: June 2024

Jean-Loup Amselle, L’invention du Sahel, Vulaines sur Seine, Éditions du Croquant, 2022, 174 p.
Artificial Oneness: Bridging the Human Machine Divide
Authors: Maheshwari Anil K. , Biberman Jerry
Published: June 2024

Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems achieve consciousness? Can AI help human beings experience Oneness? If so, how? While many writers have been warning about the possible threats to humanity from an advanced Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that may even possibly achieve consciousness in the near future, this paper will examine a possible more positive future with a three-level framework for how AI may be able to support humanity in experiencing Oneness. Oneness refers to the state of being united and interconnected with everything else. We will examine how future advances in AI could eventually lead to the expansion of global consciousness. The authors shared their personal subjective experiences of Oneness, and fed them into an AI system, and asked it to identify common elements attributable to the experiences of Oneness. We will examine how AI could be helpful to human beings in experiencing Oneness, and its implications for management and education.
The Path to Global Coherence: The Role of the Global Consciousness Project 2.0
Authors: Plonka Nachum , McCraty Rollin , Welss Claudia
Published: June 2024

The Global Coherence Initiative (GCI) is a science-based, international effort that conducts research on interactions and interconnectivity between human consciousness and the Earth’s magnetic and energetic field environment, with the intention of promoting peace and harmony. This is measured by several interrelated initiatives, including the Global Coherence Monitoring System, the Global Tree Potential Monitoring System, the Global Coherence app, and citizen science projects. The newest addition to GCI is the Global Consciousness Project 2.0, which generates data from a globally distributed network of random number generators (RNGs). RNGs are designed to produce unpredictable sequences of 0 and 1 bits, but they exhibit coherent behavior among each other when there is coherent attention or emotion across humanity. This has been established by the original Global Consciousness Project. GCP 2.0 is extending this research with a larger, more sensitive network of 4000 RNGs, advanced technology, and fundamental measurements of quantum random processes.
Remoción de amoxicilina de aguas contaminadas por electrocoagulación
Authors: Huaman Acuña Maribel , Mendoza Pachacutec Ricky Anthony , Maldonado Farfan Amanda Rosa
Published: June 2024

El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar el grado de reducción de amoxicilina en aguas contaminadas, mediante el proceso de electrocoagulación. La celda de electrocoagulación trabajó con electrodos de acero inoxidable y aluminio (cátodo y ánodo respectivamente), para una capacidad de 1 litro de agua contaminada.El proceso consistió en suministrar corriente eléctrica a través de los electrodos, haciendo que las partículas en suspensión pierdan su estabilidad y así formen aglomerados que flotaron hacia la superficie del agua, así como precipitados que cayeron hacia la base de la celda de electrocoagulación. Por tal motivo, la investigación es de tipo aplicativo con un enfoque cuantitativo y diseño experimental. Para lo cual se realizaron 9 experimentos donde se trabajaron con las variables de Voltaje (7, 9 y 11V) y pH (5, 6.5 y 8), lográndose remociones entre 47.2 mg/L hasta 7.9 mg/L, resultando que las dos variables en estudio fueron significativas. Se concluyó que a condiciones de pH=5 y V=11V, se logró la mayor remoción de la Demanda Química de Oxigeno (%DQOe) 84.56%; por tanto, es posible aplicar el tratamiento de electrocoagulación aaguas contaminadas con Amoxicilina.
Tratamiento de aguas contaminadas con amoxicilina mediante el proceso de oxidación con dióxido de cloro
Authors: Quino Quispe Nexon , Rodriguez Pauccara Daniela Marizol , Maldonado Farfán Amanda Rosa
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar el grado de degradación de amoxicilina en aguas contaminadas mediante proceso de oxidación con dióxido de cloro (ClO2). Para este proceso se estudiaron las variables pH (5, 6.5 y 8) y dosis de ClO2 (5 ,12.5 y 20 ml), en muestras de 47.20 ppm de amoxicilina y volúmenes de 500 mL. Este proceso se llevó a cabo en un equipo de prueba de jarras. Los resultados indican que las dos variables (pH y dosis de ClO2) presentan efecto importante y son significativas sobre el porcentaje de Demanda Química de Oxígeno eliminada (%DQOe). Se estableció el modelo matemático que relaciona las variables en estudio con una bondad de ajuste R2 = 99.68%. Asimismo, se logró una remoción de 77.3% a condiciones de pH 8 y dosis de ClO2 de 20 mL.
Collectible varieties of grain sorghum as a source material for breeding productive varieties with high grain protein yield
Authors:   Russian Research and Design-Technological Institute of Sorghum and Corn, Semin Dmitry , Efremova Irina , Starchak Victoria , Kukoleva Svetlana , Stepanchenko Denis
Published: June 2024

The study of samples of grain sorghum in a collection nursery during 2021-2023 made it possible to identify valuable forms according to a complex of economically useful features. A significant variation of the studied parameters was revealed – from 13.9% (weight of 1000 grains) to 38.1% (extension of the inflorescence stem). Such a wide variability of features contributed to the identification of forms with the highest values of useful indicators. The results of three years of research have shown the presence in the nursery of valuable lines with a complex of economically valuable traits that are donors of important indicators. The starting material for breeding varieties with large grains were samples k-4075, k-2058, O-k-8803 (1) and O-k-8803 (2) with a mass of 1000 seeds of 33.7-37.9 g. Donors of increased grain yield were identified – k-3267, k-1343, k-9115, k-8850, 06-2037 (5.16-5.42 t/ha) and biomass – k-10112, k-9115, k-8850, Tajik (21.12-22.35 t/ha). The variation of the protein content in the grain of the samples was found in the range from 9.58% (k-1343) to 11.44% (k-1882) at the level of the indicator for the Start standard variety of 10.13%. A high calculated protein yield in the grain yield (more than 400 kg/ha) was determined in the samples: k-99 – 414.29 kg/ha, k-3267 – 451.10 kg/ha, k-1343 – 445.47 kg/ha, Tajik – 463.07 kg/ha, k-9115 – 457.04 kg/ha, k-8850 – 509.82 kg/ha, 06-2037 – 461.81 kg/ha. The highest protein harvest was found in the grain yield of sample k-8850 – 509.82 kg/ha, exceeding the value of the indicator for the Start standard by 152.23 kg/ha or 42.6%. Keywords: GRAIN SORGHUM, COLLECTIBLE VARIETY, ELEMENTS OF SAMPLE PRODUCTIVITY, PROTEIN CONTENT AND YIELD
Assessment of the effect of a glyphosate-based herbicide on cultivated annual plants and soil microbiota when it is applied to the soil based on the results of two vegetation experiments
Authors:   Yelets State University named after I.A. Bunin, Lenkshevich Anna
Published: June 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the effect of herbicide and its metabolites on cultivated annual plants (dill, mustard, spinach, coriander) and soil microorganisms collected during two vegetation experiments on the same soil samples. The research was conducted in 2023 and 2024 on the basis of the laboratory of the Department of Agrotechnology, Storage and Processing of Agricultural Products of the I.A. Bunin Yelets State University. Soil samples were collected earlier in 2023 in the marketing consumer cooperative «Timiryazevsky» of the Dolgorukovsky district of the Lipetsk region. Keywords: GLYPHOSATE, SOIL, CHERNOZEM, DILL, MUSTARD, SPINACH, CORIANDER, MICROORGANISMS
Four genotypes of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains lacking OXA-23 production in Korea
Authors: Kim Young Ah , Jeong Seok Hoon , Shin Jong Hee , Shin Kyeong Seob , Shin Jeong Hwan , Kim Young Ree , Kim Hyun Soo , Uh Young , Ryoo Nam Hee
Published: June 2024

During nationwide Fantimicrobial surveillance (Korea Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System [Kor-GLASS]), the recent emergence of non-oxacillinase (OXA)-23 production by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) isolates was noted. In this study, we evaluated resistance mechanisms other than OXA-23 production to elucidate the shift in considerable CRAB clones. The presence of OXA carbapenemase genes, such as blaOXA-23, blaOXA-24, blaOXA-58, and blaOXA-51-ISAba1, was determined by PCR. Other carbapenemase genes, such as blaIMP, blaVIM, blaNDM, blaKPC, blaGES, and blaOXA-48 , were determined using sequencing. Strains lacking carbapenemase genes were subjected to whole genome sequencing, and resistance genes were analyzed using ResFinder. Four CRAB strains were collected through a Kor-GLASS study in 2022, in which OXA-23 production was not identified. The carbapenemase genotypes of the four CRAB strains lacking blaOXA-23 were blaOXA-51-ISAba1, blaOXA-66/ACD25, blaOXA-182, and blaNDM-1. To the best of our knowledge, this is the f irst study to identify CRAB producing New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM)-1 in Korea. In conclusion, domestic CRAB resistance mechanisms may undergo subtle changes. Continuous observations are required to monitor the emergence of new clones.
Komunikasi Interpersonal Guru dan Siswa di Kelas Rendah Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Afifah Zannabu , Utami Dewi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi komunikasi interpersonal antara guru dan siswa di kelas rendah. Tujuannya adalah untuk mengidentifikasi tantangan yang mungkin muncul dalam proses pembelajaran dan mengevaluasi efektivitas komunikasi dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang kondusif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kasus yang dilaksanakan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Hidayah Bekasi. Temuan studi menunjukkan bahwa interaksi yang efektif antara guru dan Siswa dapat meningkatkan komunikasi dua arah, memotivasi siswa, serta mendukung pemahaman materi. Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan bahwa upaya guru dalam menggunakan metode bermain, visual, dan verbal dalam pembelajaran membantu mengatasi tantangan seperti rasa bosan dan kurang fokus pada siswa. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman mendalam mengenai pentingnya komunikasi interpersonal dalam konteks pendidikan dasar Islam, dengan menyoroti strategi praktis untuk meningkatkan pengalaman belajar siswa di kelas rendah.
User Loyalty through Technological Means in the Financial Sector: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mateo-La Rosa Sofia , Ferreyra-Mejia Odaliz , Mayuri-Ramos Elizabeth , Cordova-Buiza Franklin
Published: June 2024

Technology has been the best ally for the financial sector because it allows the development of new processes to build user loyalty. The objective of this systematic review was to determine what has been written in the scientific literature on user loyalty through technological means in the financial sector within the years 2018 – 2023. On the other hand, this review was conducted under the PRISMA method strategy, the databases used were: Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest and Dialnet, from which 25 scientific articles were systematized; and it was obtained as a result that the banking sector has greater adaptability in technological functions to build user loyalty, unlike cooperatives and savings banks that use the same method but at a slower pace; it was also identified that technological tools facilitate the task of knowing the customer and thus achieve satisfaction, such as advertising in social networks, the incorporation of easily accessible applications, chatbots and mainly the registration of their data in the cloud; finally, it is evident that digitalization has positioned itself positively in the financial sector. It is concluded, by confirming the influence of technological strategies on customer loyalty in the banking sector, technological tools are being modernized according to the characteristics of the markets.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO FARMACÊUTICO NA DISPENSAÇÃO DE MEDICAMENTOS CONTROLADOS PARA IDOSOS NA FARMÁCIA COMERCIAL
Authors: Silva Tatiana de Oliveira Franscisco da , Andrade Leonardo Guimarães de
Published: June 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo mostra a importância do farmacêutico na dispensação de medicamentos controlados na farmácia comercial, abordando um histórico do idoso que tem suas fragilidades em relação ao o uso de seus medicamentos e o farmacêutico mostra a sua verdadeira importância na dispensação, e da toda a atenção farmacêutica necessária. Quando falamos de idosos vale lembra que os mesmos tem muitas dificuldades e certas limitações na hora de fazer uso das medicações, muitas das vezes os idosos que tem problemas de visão, dificuldades na leitura. Os idosos necessita de uma atenção cautelosa pra que não façam a auto medicação pra não corre risco a sua saúde, o profissional farmacêutico através da sua orientação e de todo seu cuidado estar preparado para lidar com certas situações dando todo acolhimento na hora de seu atendimento pra está dando a atenção farmacêutica que os idosos precisam, tendo paciência, carrinho, respeito e amor no que faz, pra que os idosos sejam orientados de forma correta pra que não façam o uso de suas medicações erradas é também não façam a interrupção sem orientação médica de suas medicações. O farmacêutico dentro da farmácia comercial está ali pra orientar e sanar todas as dúvidas dos idosos na dispensação de seus medicamentos controlados.
La chaîne varisque en France 2
Authors: Denèle Yoann , Berger Julien
Published: June 2024

La chaîne varisque en France 2 traite de l’histoire géologique et de l’évolution des idées concernant la chaîne varisque en France.Cet ouvrage propose une analyse des évènements magmatiques, métamorphiques et tectoniques tardifs ainsi que des archives sédimentaires, documentant ainsi le démantèlement de la chaîne varisque au Carbonifère supérieur.La synthèse des données pétro-chronologiques met en évidence une évolution de haute-température, associée à un magmatisme impliquant une source mantellique enrichie en matériel crustal. L’intégration des marqueurs structuraux souligne un épisode de restructuration tardi-orogénique majeur affectant une lithosphère faible. La synthèse des données sédimentaires permet de reconsidérer l’histoire de l’orogène sous le prisme de l’évolution des bassins. Enfin, la conclusion générale de l’ouvrage met en valeur les questions thématiques posées par l’orogénèse varisque.
Au-delà du CMOS
Authors: Cresti Alessandro
Published: June 2024

Les progrès récents de la physique, de la science des matériaux et de la technique permettent l’émergence de nouveaux paradigmes avec des perspectives d’avenir très prometteuses pour l’électronique numérique au-delà de la fin de la loi de Moore, qui concerne la limite d’échelle des dispositifs électroniques en matière de taille et de puissance.Cet ouvrage présente des sujets originaux et novateurs dans le domaine de l’électronique au-delà du CMOS, allant des dispositifs à pente abrupte et de l’électronique moléculaire à la spintronique, la supraconductivité, la valléetronique et les puces optiques. Les chapitres, rédigés par des experts mondialement reconnus, donnent un aperçu introductif de chaque sujet et illustrent leur état de l’art et défis futurs.Au-delà du CMOS fournit aux étudiants et aux novices dans ce domaine ainsi qu’aux chercheurs expérimentés des perspectives claires et passionnantes sur la technologie de demain, représentant ainsi un outil efficace pour comprendre et développer de nouvelles idées, architectures et de nouveaux matériaux.
Cluster-to-particle transition in atmospheric nanoclusters
Authors: Wu Haide , Knattrup Yosef , Jensen Andreas Buchgraitz , Elm Jonas
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The formation of molecular clusters is an imperative step leading to the formation of new aerosol particles in the atmosphere. However, the point at which a given assembly of molecules represent an atmospheric molecular cluster or a particle remains ambiguous. Applying quantum chemical calculations we elucidate this cluster-to-particle transition process in atmospherically relevant sulfuric acid–base clusters. We calculated accurate thermodynamic properties of large (SA)n (base)n clusters (n = 1−15), with SA being sulfuric acid and the base being either ammonia (AM), methylamine (MA), dimethylamine (DMA) or trimethylamine (TMA). Based on our results, we deduce a property-based criteria for defining “freshly nucleated particles (FNPs)”, that act as a boundary between discrete cluster configurations and bulk particles. We define the onset of FNPs as when one or more ions are fully solvated inside the cluster and when the gradient of the change in free energy per monomer (m) approaches zero. This definition easily allows the identification of FNPs and is applicable to particles of arbitrary chemical composition. For the (SA)n (base)n clusters studied here the cluster-to-particle transition point occurs around 16–20 monomers. We find that the formation of FNPs in the atmosphere depend highly on the cluster composition and atmospheric conditions. For instance, at low temperature (278.15 K) and high precursor concentration (AM = 10 ppb and MA = 10 ppt) the SA–AM and SA–MA systems can form clusters that grow to ∼1.8 nm sizes. The SA–DMA system form clusters that grow to larger sizes at low temperature (278.15 K), independent of the concentration (DMA = 1 − 10 ppt) and the SA–TMA system can only form small clusters, that are unable to grow to larger sizes.