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PREDIKSI KOMPUTASI SENYAWA BIOAKTIF DARI TANAMAN OBAT Peperomia pellucida UNTUK PENEMUAN OBAT
Authors: Putri Sitti Nurwahida Yanti
Published: July 2023

Peperomia pellucida merupakan salah satu tanaman herbaceous liar yang masuk dalam suku Piperaceae, tanaman ini banyak ditemukan pada daerah tropis dan lembab. P. pellucida memiliki potensi sebagai senyawa antikanker, antioksidan dan antibakteri. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui senyawa P. pellucida dan kandungannya berpotensi sebagai obat melalui pendekatan database pada website http://www.knapsackfamily.com/knapsack_core/top.php dan http://www.way2drug.com/passonline/predict.php/. Adapun hasil yang didapatkan bahwa ditemukan 1 jenis senyawa pada tanaman P. pellucida yaitu senyawa 6,8-Dihydroxykaempferol 3,6,7,4'-tetramethyl ether 8-neohesperidoside serta ditemukan potensi bioaktivitas senyawa sebanyak 22 potensi yang meliputi antiglikasi, antikanker, antibakteri, antisirosis, antifibrosis paru-paru, antioksidan, antikardiomiopia, penghambat monofenol monooksigenase, penghambat CDP-gliserol gliserofosfotransferase, antiproliferasi, antiprotozoa, antiautoimun, antikoagulasi, antihistamin, sex hormone regulator, antihipertensi, antiinflamasi, antibiotik, antiholistik, antijamur, antienzimatis dan antidiabetes. Senyawa bioaktif pada tanaman obat P. pellucida paling berpotensi sebagai antikanker karena terdapat sebanyak 8 senyawa yang berpotensi sebagai antikanker.
A Systematic Review of Reporting Practices in Psychedelic Clinical Trials: Psychological Support, Therapy, and Psychosocial Interventions
Authors: Brennan Bill , Kelman Alex , Belser Alexander B.
Published: July 2023

Background: Psychedelic-assisted therapy has gained significant attention in recent years. However, there is a lack of empirical clarity on the role of psychosocial interventions (PI) in clinical trials of psychedelic treatment due in part to deficiencies in reporting practices found in the existing literature. These PI include non-drug support or interventions provided by psychotherapists or facilitators during all phases of treatment, sometimes called “psychological support,” “monitoring,” “psychedelic-assisted therapy,” or “psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.” A brief review of recent research, historical studies, safety considerations, and participant perspectives suggest that PI has a substantive and critical impact on treatment outcomes. Methods: This systematic review examines the reporting practices of PI in published clinical trial results. The review employs a search of PubMed/Medline and PSYCinfo databases to identify relevant articles. It includes quantitative clinical studies treating patients with psychiatric indications using classic psychedelics (psilocybin, LSD, DMT, ayahuasca) or empathogenic drugs (MDMA) since 2000. The analytic approach follows a modified version of assessment items based on CONSORT extension statement and TIDieR checklist. Results: 33 published psychedelic clinical trials met criteria. The review reveals that many published reports on psychedelic clinical trials did not report basic aspects of the intervention: 33% did not report the number of sessions, 45% did not report the duration of sessions, 42% did not report provider credentials, 52% did not report if their intervention used a therapy manual, 67% did not reference a manual that was available to readers, and 82% did not report that they assessed treatment fidelity. A comparison with non-psychedelic trials shows that psychedelic trial reports underreport on key items related to PI. Discussion: The study highlights the problems of underreporting and the importance of improving reporting practices regarding PI in psychedelic clinical trials to enhance research standardization and improve treatment outcomes. Recommendations for improving reporting practices are provided.
Clinician-administered interviews should not be considered the ‘gold standard’ method of assessing psychological distress
Authors: Hyland Philip , Shevlin Mark
Published: July 2023

Clinician-administered interviews are widely considered to be the ‘gold standard’ method of assessing psychological distress. We challenge this assumption by noting that there is no empirical evidence demonstrating that psychological distress scores derived from clinician-administered interviews more accurately reflect true psychological distress scores than those derived from self-report questionnaires. Furthermore, we argue that the clinician-administered interview method is not well-suited to measuring subjective experiences of psychological distress and is likely to generate higher levels of measurement error compared to self-reports due to there being two sources of measurement error: the interviewee and the interviewer. Contrary to popular opinion, we argue that the self-report method is superior to the clinician-administered interview method for assessing subjective psychological distress.
What’s in a name? Militias and the need for further systematic research
Authors: Nelson Phillip
Published: July 2023

Establishing a collective understanding of an essentially contested concept can be extremely challenging. Researchers talk past one another and can give contradictory advice to policy makers. This has been the case for militias. In this article, I provide a clear definition of a militia and highlight the need for such a definition with a review of journal articles contained within Web of Science. I lay out the implications of an ambiguous conception of militia with a replication of a recent research piece. And I argue that the generation of a full typology of militias is now of the utmost importance for future work on these groups.
Sugar craving and stress levels during different phases of menstrual cycle among university students
Authors:   Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Pahang, Malaysia, Mohd Shukri Nor Azwani ,   Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Pahang, Malaysia,   Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Pahang, Malaysia
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The menstrual cycle in women is often associated with appetite control, mood, and behavioural changes due to hormonal imbalance. However, levels of sugar craving and stress during pre- and post-menstrual periods have not been thoroughly studied. This cross-sectional study aimed to compare levels of stress and sugar cravings during different phases of menstrual cycle among university students. Methods: Participants aged 19–25 years were assessed for sugar craving and stress during pre- and post-menstrual periods. They were requested to fill out the Sugar Craving Assessment Tool (SCAT) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) questionnaires on the first day of menses (the pre-menses phase) by recalling how they felt throughout the past seven days. The participants completed the same set of questionnaires again two days after their menses ended (post-menses phase) by recalling how they felt within the previous two days. Results: Ninety-three students participated in the study. Pre-menstrual SCAT score (40.0±19.6) was higher than post-menstrual SCAT score (32.1±19.4), t(91)=4.82, p<0.001. Mean PSS-10 score was also higher before menstruation (22.8±6.2) than after menstruation (17.5±6.1), t(91)=6.26, p<0.001. There was no significant difference in mean sugar craving scores of different stress categories, either during pre-menses [F(2,90)=1.39, p=0.256] or post-menses [F(2,90)=0.89, p=0.415]. Conclusion: The findings indicate that levels of sugar craving and stress were higher during pre-menstrual phase compared to post-menstrual phase in young adults. However, whether sugar cravings are linked to stress during the menstrual cycle is inconclusive and requires further investigation.
US policy towards Iraq after 2014
Authors: Allai Prof. Dr Sattar Jabbar
Published: July 2023

Since the hatred of the 1960s, the United States has been seeking a strategy that could achieve a balance of power in the Arabian Gulf between the Iraq and Iran. The role played by U.S. diplomacy led by Henry Kissinger in the signing of the Algiers Agreement between Iraq and Iran in 1975 was evidence of the importance the United States attaches to Iraq’s role in the West’s anti-communist strategy in the region.By 1970s, the United States took the role of the guarantor state in the Gulf region instead of Britain and tried to maintain stability of the region by maintaining approximate balance of military power between Iraq and Iran, in addition to other policies designed to achieve its goals. After 1988, Iraq emerged as a regional power with material and moral capabilities that qualifies it to play a regional role that is not compatible with American perceptions. Therefore, the process of limiting its capabilities and role became an important goal in the American strategy, in accordance with an integrated strategy in terms of goals, means and methods of implementation. However, the American policy towards Iraq after the occupation in 2003 differed clearly from that of the previous stage. That is because Iraq has become one of the important issues for the American policy. But this policy faces great internal and external challenges that are reflected in its military and security performance, and Iraq has formed one of the most important points of interaction between the United States and neighboring countries .
The Discourse of Kurdistan Region in 2017: Results and Dimensions
Authors: Abdulateef Assist,prof.Arwaa Fakhri
Published: July 2023

The discourse plays an important role in creating awareness and building meaning in society. From analyzing its texts, the policies of the elite and the culture of society can be understood. The political actor, regardless of whether he is an individual, a party, or a state, cannot express his ideas and programs without an effective and influential speech that affects the recipient intellectually and emotionally. The speech is not just words, phrases or linguistic structures. It is a political agenda, a strategic vision, and a moral project that reflects the value structure of its creator and cultural background, and plays political, communicative, and moral roles in society.The chapters of the Kurdish issue in Iraq since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, was filled with many uprisings, wars, and uncompleted political agreements. That was due to disputes on land, wealth, and sovereignty, and the decision of the President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq to conduct a referendum within the context of this long conflict, despite strong opposition of the central government in Baghdad and some Arab and foreign countries. The announcement of the President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq “Massoud Barzani” to hold a referendum for independence on October 25, 2017, coincided with the Iraqi battle to liberate its western territories which were occupied by the terrorist organization (ISIS). Therefore, the announcement was considered as a move paving the way for the separation of the province from the central government in Iraq. This Kurdish trend and the waving of separation have encountered many obstacles, the most important of which are: the position of the central government, the fate of the disputed areas, the future of Kirkuk, the doubts after the restoration of Mosul, the oil issues and others
Sosialisasi Perpajakan atas Transaksi E-Commerce pada Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah di Kecamatan Pademangan Jakarta Utara
Authors: Dewi Ayu Silviani , Irawan Bambang
Published: July 2023

E-commerce transactions in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) need to be understood by MSME taxpayers as the largest number of business entities in Indonesia in fulfilling their tax obligations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the socialization of taxation on e-commerce transactions to MSMEs in Pademangan District, North Jakarta. The research approach used is qualitative with a qualitative descriptive method. The results of the study found that Publication, Counseling and Personal Approaches were appropriate methods or means of tax socialization in achieving the target of tax revenue and taxpayer compliance. By increasing the intensity of publications, counseling and personal approaches to these taxpayers, it is hoped that the target of tax revenue for e-commerce transactions can be achieved.
How to Protect Your Daughters from “Stranger Marriage”: Palestinian Families in Germany Betwixt Kinship Endogamy and Intercultural Exogamy
Authors: Malsch Thomas
Published: July 2023

This article is about marriage stories collected from Palestinian Muslim families making a new life in Germany while seeking to retain their transnational ties and cultural roots. They belong to the Arab and Muslim diaspora whose disposition to integrate into the fabric of European society has been persistently questioned. Arab and Muslim immigrants and their offspring largely seem to prefer staying amongst themselves, taking spouses from their home countries rather than intermingling with the local population. However, faced with transnational exchange and intercultural crossover in much the same way, those who do intermarry and those who do not may have more in common than often suggested. Combining narrative inquiries with quantitative comparisons, three issues are addressed in this article: the impact of migration histories on marriage preferences and prerogatives, intergenerational dynamics of marriage stories unfolding at the family level, and shifting boundaries of “protection” and “strangeness” evolving in the course of change from below.
Globalization of the Stock Market and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Challenging Businesses
Authors: Benabed Anis , Boeru Andreea
Published: July 2023

This paper presents and describes the globalization-influenced stock market and business trends. Globalization introduces profound changes and challenges in development conditions. This pattern is mani­fested in the economic and business spheres. Indeed, Globalization dictates its laws, one of its fundamental characteristics is the internationalization of production, financial markets and the free movement of capital across na­tional borders. As a methodology for this study, we reviewed the existing literature, which was the first step in our research and focused on data analysis as well. The results show that since artificial intelligence, businesses and the stock mar­ket are phenomena, elements and some of the results of Globalization, we found out that all of them are connected, especially after the appearance and integration of digitalization that facilitates more opportunities be­tween the traders and the stock market. The conclusions show that in stages of globalization, the growth of artificial intelligence and other forms of automated technology are necessary for the stock market. Artificial intelligence is necessary for business operations and trade opportunities, on the other hand by using it more it becomes more in­telligent. All this is important for the Stock market because globalizing the stock market needs artificial intelligence (AI), business opportunities and op­erations that are challenging from one market to another.
Economic and Security Paradigm: The Ongoing (R)Evolution?
Authors: Jovetić Ivan
Published: July 2023

The history of technological changes has confirmed its impact on (r)evolution of security concepts and paradigms. However, it is not an un- known correlation and has its roots in what Kuhn has been defining as the normal science problem and eventually scientific revolution. Civilizations’ his– tory has proven the impact of technology on societies from the wheel to the cyber. And whenever Kuhn’s normal science or current patterns and solutions were unable to solve rising challenges and changes the new (r)evolution rise and led to the paradigm changes. Respective has an impact on the economy, security as well as economic security. Each one of them is the core subject of evolving and the rise of the new subject’s paradigm. Distinct impacts on security as well as the concept of individual security are the core focus of this article. In addition, it is a consequential attempt to identify the common denominator between security as the concept as well as its subconcepts like individual security, economic security and corporate security. Changes in technology especially cyber security concepts and machine learning followed by artificial intelligence are the drivers of the (r)evolution of the paradigm in the economic security context. Similar to the technologically impacted Cold War arms race, the new IT arms race is one of the identified outcomes of the evolved paradigm in security. It seems like a similar yet differently driven impact. Finally, all aforementioned is changing the future of security in general but also in particular concerning changes and impacts on individual(s) security. Therefore, it is highly important to understand and follow respective changes including paradigm shifts. And unlike Goethe’s view on technology, paradigm shift understanding might support us within the challenges.
Reviewing Applications of the Non-parametric DEA Methodology in Croatia
Authors: Fotova Čiković Katerina
Published: July 2023

This article surveys and presents the applications of Data Envelop­ment Analysis (DEA) in Croatia, i.e. in different industries and economic sectors in Croatia. The systematic review followed the PRISMA statement and guide­lines for systematic literature review. The main scientific online databases were accessed in September 2022 without time constraints with the use of the key­words „DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS“ and „CROATIA“. Therefore, all the ap­plications of DEA in Croatia are presented ever since the introduction of DEA back in 1978. This review’s main goal is to gain insights into the areas of re­search in Croatia that most commonly use the DEA methodology and the ar­eas that neglect this methodology. Moreover, the Croatian authors that most commonly use this methodology will be revealed. Another goal is to introduce all the various aspects of efficiency evaluation that can be used with the DEA methodology. The ultimate goal of this paper is to increase awareness among academic members, scholars and analysts to employ the DEA methodolo­gy more often when it comes to measuring the relative efficiency of homoge­neous decision-making units (DMUs). The paper concludes with a summary of the DEA applications as well as literature gaps on DEA applications in Croatia. Moreover, suggestions and guidelines for future research are provided.
Human Resources Cost of Quality Conformance: A Process Mining Effort-Based Application for a Fruit Canning Company
Authors: Sachini Eleni , Boules Ioannis , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

Quality is the main factor that contributes decisively to the achievement of business goals and objectives. However, quality improve­ment leads to increases in production costs. Organizations, therefore, make a comparison between the business benefits and the associated quality costs in any quality improvement initiative. Even though the calculation of quality costs has become a prerequisite for quality implementation ini­tiatives our literature survey has revealed that existing accounting frame­works present serious drawbacks in the calculation of human resources costs associated with activities performed by individuals that are directly related to the design and implementation of quality management systems. In our research, we concluded with an Integrated Quality Cost Accounting framework, based on the combination of the following approaches: Activ­ity Based Costing, Process-Operations Mining, Human Resource Account­ing, and Cost of Quality (CoQ).
Glass Waste Management in the Republic of Croatia: Current Situation and Trends
Authors: Kustelega Marija , Kustelega Magdalena , Smaguc Tamara
Published: July 2023

This paper presents the current situation and trends in the waste management system in the Republic of Croatia. The aim of the paper is to identify the main problems in the waste management system based on the analysis of secondary data, and thereby create a basis for empirical re­search in this area. The paper first discusses the regulatory framework for glass waste management, followed by an analysis of the current situation in the collection and recycling of municipal waste and glass waste packag­ing in Croatia. The practicality of applying the deposit system is discussed through the analysis of drivers and obstacles in the example of the depos­it system for beer bottles. The results show a growing trend in the amount of all waste packaging collected. However, the current situation in the waste management system in Croatia is still not at a satisfactory level, especially regarding the disposal of glass packaging.
A Methodological Framework Enhancing Energy Efficiency Investments in Buildings
Authors: Karakosta Charikleia , Mylona Zoi
Published: July 2023

The energy efficiency market is fragmented over many types of pro­jects and contract types, small portfolios and many methods for assessing pro­ject risk, which disrupts market growth. These current insufficient trends ob­served in the renovation rates of buildings reveal the urgent need for action. To address this, appropriate implementation of energy efficiency measures which are adopted by the majority of final energy users is a must, but which are the proper initiatives required to further assist the acceleration of the EE projects’ successful implementation? The aim of this paper is to present the methodo­logical framework leading to the creation of an effective energy efficiency mar­ketplace, bringing together energy services and sustainable finance techniques, with the ultimate purpose of accelerating building renovation rates. The meth­odology is focused on the aggregation of energy projects to packaged solu­tions, so as to transform the complex set of decision-making actions for build­ing renovation into a user-friendly and single-entry ICT-enabled solution.
Importance of Language in Central Banks’ Management of Financial Markets: Creating Trends and New Vocabulary
Authors: Marušić Borislav , Kurmaić Branimir
Published: July 2023

Language is often considered a living organism that changes with the times. It is a fact that the glossary of business English has grown in interesting ways in the age of day trading. The ever-growing importance of semantics in financial statements or, perhaps even more importantly, cen­tral bank statements seems to have coincided with the rise of the internet as the dominant way of information in the financial industry. Specially pro­grammed algorithms scan Reddit boards in search of new trends, informa­tion is absorbed constantly, and trades are realized in seconds. In such an environment, officials’ statements have become more obtuse, the language more nuanced, and meanings blurred. The authors analyze the way central banks speak to the markets, how that impacts trends in the trading of finan­cial securities, and provide an overview of some of the vocabulary impacted directly or indirectly by their actions that are now widely used by the finan­cial media, institutions and day traders.
Offshore Outsourcing – Models Assessing Destination Countries in the 3rd Decade of 21th Century
Authors: Anamali Armela , Shosha Bitila
Published: July 2023

The new decade began with an alarming health crisis (Covid-19), which countries will probably have to deal with for a long time. The war in Ukraine started in February 2022, agitated and raised the alarm regarding geopolitical and economic security for many countries directly or indirectly affected by it. Changing conditions have prompted firms to look at their operating strategies. Recent studies show how important it is to review the determinants of offshore outsourcing in reallocating activities according to the industries. This paper reviews the models for evaluating destination countries and analysing those considering new circumstances.
PORTAIS DE TRANSPARÊNCIA PÚBLICA: PERCEPÇÃO DOS DISCENTES DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE RONDÔNIA
Authors: Krauz Tárcia Hammer , Miranda Ronaldo Leão de , Miranda Janine Patricia Jost de
Published: July 2023

A democracia não se restringe apenas ao poder que o Estado dá aos cidadãos de escolher seus governantes, mas institui que os cidadãos controlem e cobrem transparência da gestão pública. Está pesquisa visa analisar a percepção dos discentes da Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR), quanto ao uso dos portais de transparência pública. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa caracteriza-se como descritiva em relação a seu objetivo, quanto aos procedimentos pode ser considerada como pesquisa aplicada a partir do levantamento de dados primários e quantitativa em relação à abordagem do problema. Os achados revelam que mais metade dos entrevistados utilizam os portais de transparência, porém, com baixa frequência de acesso. Quando as dificuldades, observou-se problemas em localizar as informações demandadas, obstáculos que abrangem a forma de disponibilização das informações, linguagem empregada e a dificuldades em utilizá-las. Porém, diante da adversidade os portais na percepção dos pesquisados são uma ferramenta de aproximação do governo com a sociedade civil organizada, cujo intuito é fiscalizar a aplicação dos recursos públicos. Por fim, para que mais cidadãos conheçam as legislações vigentes sobre acesso à informação, o Estado por meio dos governos, de forma abrangente, precisa desenvolver novas ferramentas que aproximem os cidadãos das atividades públicas, estimulando assim, a participação e o controle social.
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND PARENTS' COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS
Authors: TÜYSÜZ Harun , DOĞAN Nuriye , YİĞİT Selim , KAYA Uğur , ŞAHİN Ercan , YILMAZ Ali
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the parent-child relationship of the parents having primary education level students in the context of parents' cognitive flexibility level and emotion regulation skills. The participants of the research consist of parents who live in Kartal district of İstanbul and have students of primary education. The sample consists of 203 student's parents who have these characteristics. In the study, "personal information form", "parent-child relationship scale", "cognitive flexibility inventory" and "emotion regulation difficulty scale" were used for parents. In this study, the relational survey model which is one of the quantitative research types was used. As a result of the research it was determined that the level of positive parent-child relationship is high, the level of negative parent-child relationship is low, the level of emotion regulation difficulty of the parents is low, the level of cognitive flexibility is high. It was also determined that the level of cognitive flexibility showed significant differences according to the number of children, and parents with one child had a higher level of cognitive flexibility than parents with more than one child. In addition, it was determined that the negative parent-child relationship showed significant differences according to education level, and the level of negative parent-child relationship was higher in parents who graduated from higher education compared to parents who graduated from high school. At the same time, a positive relationship was determined between the level of cognitive flexibility in the parents and the positive parent-child relationship, and a negative relationship between the negative parent-child relationship was determined. Finally, it was determined that there is a negative correlation between the level of emotion regulation difficulty and positive parent-child relationships and a significant positive correlation between negative parent-child relationships.
Our Photographs, Old and New
Authors: Gellér Judit
Published: July 2023

Private and family photographs are our most personal images taken at significant events of our lives. We used to put these photos into albums or just kept them in boxes without specific orders, and we only opened up these personal archives when we wanted to share our memories and stories with family members or close friends. These common habits regarding how we take and share private photos have changed a lot due to the digital turn, the increasing number of digital cameras, and the broadening usage of the Internet and social media platforms. Archives are often places of safeguarding memories, places that make us remember and places of preservation. However, in recent years, the questions related to them and the archiving methods are mostly focused on how digitization has transformed them. The varying ways and effects of technical image usage caused by the technological boom are some of the most characteristic and defining elements of our times. In my paper titled Our Photographs, Old and New, I examine — through a contemporary artwork by Gergely Barcza — how private photography practices and private photo archives have changed in the last decades.
Impact of Midwife-Led Psychoeducation on Primigravida Mothers’ Knowledge of Childbirth Fear and Childbirth Efficiency: A Review
Authors: Maria Thomas Cheeramattam Ann , G. Solomon Smriti
Published: July 2023

Childbirth, often known as labor and delivery, is the procedure that ends a pregnancy and takes place when one or more infants are delivered vaginally or through cesarean section from the mother’s body. Primigravidae experience several physical and emotional changes, which can make them nervous about the birthing process. The pathological fear of pregnancy known as “childbirth fear” is one factor that can contribute to a woman delaying her delivery. It has been found that a woman’s level of childbirth self-efficacy, which is also referred to as labor and delivery confidence, is a crucial indicator of how well she will be able to cope with the physical and emotional challenges that come with giving birth. Prenatal education, prenatal counseling, prenatal training, and role-playing are all examples of psychoeducational intervention techniques that have been shown to have a significant impact on a variety of psychological outcomes, including attitudes toward childbirth, fears associated with childbirth, depression, fear, and anxiety. Their expectations for the birth procedure were elevated as a result of solutionfocused counseling, midwife-supported psychotherapy, and a midwife-led integrated pre-birth training program.
Effective Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitude about Disaster Management: An Overview
Authors: Thakur Nitika , G. Solomon Smriti
Published: July 2023

Disaster management is a comprehensive approach to both preventing and responding to disasters. All aspects of preparedness, rescue, relief, and rehabilitation activities, as well as preventive and protective measures, are included in disaster management. India’s natural landscape is incredibly diversified, and as a result, a significant share of the reported catastrophe victims in Asia in 2015 was from India. Due to its unique geo-climatic conditions, the country is among the ones that are most susceptible to natural disasters in the world. Disaster nursing is the adaptation of professional nursing knowledge, skills, and attitude in recognizing and meeting the nursing, health, and emotional needs of disaster victims. Nurses occupy a unique role in lobbying for organized, profit-driven healthcare amid emergencies. Nurses are necessary to prevent, monitor, and react to any circumstance. Due to the small sample size of the study, the nursing students’ understanding of and attitudes regarding disaster management and emergency preparedness were lacking. Nursing students may benefit from a disaster nursing education program that will increase their preparedness for and awareness of disasters. It was discovered that the disaster nursing and management teaching program offered to nursing students improved attitudes toward overall preparedness for disasters, self-efficacy in disaster response, and psychological resilience. Disaster management teaching has a significant impact on nursing students’ degree of preparedness for emergencies and knowledge.
Effectiveness of Squatting Position on the Duration of Labor and Maternal Satisfaction among Primi Gravida Mothers: A Mixed Method Approach
Authors: Prasad Itisha Rose , Awasth Prachi
Published: July 2023

Background: Maternal positioning affects all views of labor including the power, passenger, passage, and the psyche. The position of the woman during the labor could be freely modified according to her desires and comfort. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of squatting position on the duration of first stage of labor and the maternal satisfaction with the position. Materials and Methods: A mixed method approach was adopted and the duration of active phase of labor was assessed for the 40 samples. In-depth interview was taken to explore the concern and satisfaction of the mothers with the squatting position. Results: Major findings of the study revealed that the mean duration of the active labor of the experimental group was 224.75 min ± 15.96 while that of the control group was 253.25 min ± 27.24. The mean difference was calculated to be 28.25 and the standard error was found to be 7.06. At the level of P < 0.005, the computed “t” value was 4.03 at the degree of freedom 38. Thus, as per the analysis, squatting position was found to be effective in reducing the duration of active phase of labor. During the qualitative analysis, five themes emerged were experience of mothers, effectiveness of squatting position, issues while squatting, respectful care during the childbirth, and recommendations. Conclusion: The study illustrates that most of the primi-gravida mothers had positive attitude toward squatting and preferred supportive squatting. The study concluded that squatting is an effective position which needs to be encouraged during active labor
A Correlational Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices Regarding Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Care Bundle among the Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals of Maharashtra in View to Prepare the Multi Modular Learning Tool
Authors: Veer Nilesh , Sharma Jyoti
Published: July 2023

The aim of this research is to assess the level of knowledge held by staff nurses in relation to the central line-associated bloodstream infection care bundle as well as their actions. The investigator chose to use a descriptive survey approach with descriptive study design and to investigate the staff nurses’ knowledge of and behaviors relating to the central line-related bloodstream infection treatment package. The sample consisted of 125 registered nurses who were working in the intensive care unit of the hospital. For this investigation, a non-probability purposeful sampling strategy was utilized to select the sample. The analysis of the information included both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The Karl Pearson correlation coefficient test and the Chi-square test used to refer to examine the correlation and determine the relationship between knowledge and practice about the treatment of bloodstream infections linked with central lines and demographic factors. The findings of this investigation demonstrated that 79 (63.2%) had inadequate knowledge followed by 38 (30.4%) had moderate knowledge and 8 (6.4%) had adequate knowledge regarding central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) care bundle. Seventy-five (60%) had poor level of practices, 40 (32%) had average level of practices, and 10 (8%) had good level of practices regarding CLABSI care bundle, there is positive correlation that was identified between knowledge and practices, that is, (r = 0.7501). According to the results of this investigation, staff nurses had knowledge and practices about the care bundle for central line-related bloodstream infections that were on average appropriate. Investigator recommends that the distribution of the multi modular learning tool addressing the central line-related bloodstream infections care bundle, both the knowledge, and the practices will be enhanced.
ESTIMATION OF MASS TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS IN A PACKED DISTILLATION COLUMN USING BATCH MODE
Authors: A. Al-Hemiri Adil , D. Selman Mohammed
Published: July 2023

This research adopts the estimation of mass transfer coefficient in batch packed bed distillation column as function of physical properties, liquid to vapour molar rates ratio (L / V), relative volatility (α), ratio of vapour and liquid diffusivities (DV / DL), ratio of vapour and liquid densities (ρV / ρL), ratio of vapour and liquid viscosities (μV/ μL).The experiments are done using binary systems, (Ethanol Water), (Methanol Water), (Methanol Ethanol), (Benzene Hexane), (Benzene Toluene). Statistical program (multiple regression analysis) is used for estimating the overall mass transfer coefficient of vapour and liquid phases (KOV and KOL) in a correlation which represented the data fairly well.

KOV = 3.3 * 10-10 α-0.7 (DV / DL) 0.65 (L / V) 3.5 (ρV / ρL) 1.25 (μV / μL) -5.0

KOL = 2.8 * 10-6 α-0.95 (DV / DL) 0.03 (L / V) 1.15 (ρV / ρL )0.077 (μV / μL) -0.9

In this research a method where the resistances to mass transfer in both phases are accounted for separately through the use of HTU-NTU model for each phase

Z=HTUOV.NTUOV and Z=HTUOL.NTUOL

Results show that both overall vapour and liquid mass transfer coefficient are increased with liquid to vapour molar rates ratio, vapour to liquid diffusivities ratio and vapor to liquid densities ratio, but decreased with increasing the relative volatility and vapour to liquid viscosities ratio.
Racial differences in the care of pediatric sagittal craniosynostosis: a single-institution cohort study affecting state Medicaid policy
Authors: Akbari S. Hassan A. , Mooney James , Lepard Jacob , Arynchyna-Smith Anastasia , McClugage Samuel , Myers Rene , Grant John , Rozzelle Curtis , Johnston James M.
Published: July 2023

OBJECTIVE

Although research has shown the cost-effectiveness of endoscopic versus open repair of sagittal synostosis, few studies have shown how race, insurance status, and area deprivation impact care for these patients. The authors analyzed data from children evaluated for sagittal synostosis at a single institution to assess how socioeconomic factors, race, and insurance status affect the surgical treatment of this population. They hypothesized that race and indicators of disadvantage negatively impact workup and surgical timing for craniosynostosis surgery.

METHODS

Medical records of patients treated for sagittal synostosis between 2010 and 2019 were reviewed. Area deprivation index (ADI) and rural-urban commuting area codes, as well as median income by zip code, were used to measure neighborhood disadvantage. Black and White patients were compared as well as patients using Medicaid versus private insurance.

RESULTS

Fifty patients were prospectively included in the study. Thirty-one underwent open repair; 19 had endoscopic repair. All 8 (100%) Black patients had open repair, compared to 54.8% of White patients (p = 0.018). Black patients were more likely to use Medicaid compared to White patients (75.0% vs 28.6%, p = 0.019). White patients were younger at surgery (5.5 vs 10.0 months, p = 0.001), and Black patients had longer surgeries (147.5 minutes vs 110.0 minutes, p = 0.021). The median household income by zip code was similar for the two groups. Black patients were generally from areas of greater disadvantage compared to White patients, based on both state and national ADI scores (state: 7.5 vs 4.0, p = 0.013; national: 83.5 vs 60.0, p = 0.013). All (94.7%) but 1 patient undergoing endoscopic repair used private insurance compared to 14 (45.2%) patients in the open repair group (p = 0.001). Patients using Medicaid were from areas of greater disadvantage compared to those using private insurance by both state and national ADI scores (state: 6.0 vs 3.0, p = 0.001; national: 75.0 vs 52.0, p = 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Because Medicaid in the geographic region of this study did not cover helmeting after endoscopic repair of sagittal synostosis, these patients usually had open repair, resulting in significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in treatment of sagittal synostosis. This research has led to a change in Alabama Medicaid policy to now cover the cost of postoperative helmeting.
Modeling the associations between socioeconomic risk factors, executive function components, and reading among children in rural Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Khan Faryal , Wortsman Brooke , Whitehead Hannah , Hannon Joelle , Sulik Michael J. , Tanoh Fabrice , AKPE Hermann , Ogan Amy , Obradovic Jelena , Jasińska Kaja Kinga
Published: July 2023

Executive Functions (EF; inhibitory control [IC], cognitive flexibility [CF] and working memory [WM]) mediate the relationship between socioeconomic status and reading. However, little is known of the roles of individual EF components in mediating the socioeconomic-reading achievement gap, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Côte d’Ivoire, children experience many socioeconomic disadvantages (i.e., fewer household resources, maternal illiteracy), and kinship fostering (child in care of extended family while parents pursue economic opportunities elsewhere) is prevalent. This study examines the relation between EF components, socioeconomic risks, and reading among 5th grade children in rural Côte d’Ivoire (N=369). Poorer WM mediated the relationship between higher cumulative socioeconomic risk (poverty, maternal illiteracy, fostering) and lower reading scores. Further, WM fully mediated the negative effects of fostering risk on reading scores. Results suggest that EF components are differentially impacted by environmental socioeconomic risks and play different roles in supporting reading development.
PEMANFAATAN ARANG SEKAM PADI DAN KULIT PISANG KEPOK SEBAGAI ADSORBEN UNTUK MENURUNKAN COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) DAN BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) PADA AIR SUNGAI ENIM
Authors: Poniman Legiso
Published: July 2023

Air sungai adalah sumber daya alam yang menjadi kebutuhan makhluk hidup namun hingga kini banyak terjadi pencemaran yang diakibatkan oleh kegiatan industri. Pencemaran air sungai terjadi karena pembuangan limbah industri yang dikelola tidak efektif. Tingginya konsentrasi COD dan BOD di sepanjang sungai Enim di Kecamatan Lawang Kidul, Kabupaten Muara Enim diakibatkan dari pembuangan air limbah cucian batubara yang bersifat asam yang masuk ke sungai yakni sub Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Enim dan anak anak sungai. Maka diperlukan suatu cara yang dapat mengurangi pencemaran tersebut dengan menggunakan berbagai adsorben salah satunya dengan karbon aktif sekam padi dan kulit pisang kepok.Â  Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana kualitas karbon aktif dari sekam padi dan kulit pisang kepok dengan variasi berat yang berbeda, mengetahui pengaruh keefektivitasan karbon aktif dari sekam padi dan kulit pisang kepok, mengetahui penurunan kadar COD dan BOD, setelah dilakukan adsorpsi dengan karbon aktif dari sekam padi maupun adsorpsi dengan karbon aktif dari kulit pisang kepok. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan persiapan bahan baku, karbonisasi, aktivasi, dan penyerapan kadar air sungai dengan karbonaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan karbon aktif sekam padi dengan konsentrasi H3PO4 15% dapat menurunkan kadar COD dari nilai awal 30mg/L menjadi 5,9mg/L, dan kadar BOD mengalami penurunan dari nilai awal 3,31mg/L menjadi 1,56mg/L. Â Kesimpulan yang didapat bahwa karbon aktif sekam padi lebih baik dari pada karbon aktif kulit pisang kepok untuk menurunkan konsentrasi COD dan BOD.
PERBANDINGAN KAPASITAS ADSORPSI KARBON AKTIF DARI KULIT SINGKONG DENGAN KARBON AKTIF KOMERSIL TERHADAP LOGAM TEMBAGA DALAM LIMBAH CAIR ELEKTROPLATING
Authors: Kosim Muhamad Engkos , Siskayanti Rini , Prambudi Dwi , Rusanti Wenny Diah
Published: July 2023

Elektroplating adalah pelapisan logam dengan menggunakan teknik elektrokimia atau elektrolisa. Pada proses elektroplating menghasilkan limbah cair yang mengandung logam berat seperti nikel (Ni), Kromium (Cr), dan Tembaga (Cu). Salah satu alternatif pengolahan limbah cair industri elektroplating adalah dengan metode adsorpsi yaitu menggunakan adsorben karbon aktif. Kulit singkong mengandung karbon, selulosa, hemiselulosa, dan lignin yang cukup tinggi yaitu sebesar 59,31%, 50 %, 35 %, dan 30 % yang berarti kulit singkong dapat dijadikan salah satu bahan baku pembuatan karbon aktif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membandingkan kapasitas adsorpsi terbaik dari karbon aktif kulit singkong dengan karbon aktif komersil pada logam tembaga (Cu) dalam limbah cair elektroplating. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode adsorpsi dengan aktivasi kimia NaOH 0,3 N dan suhu karbonisasi 350oC. Variabel yang digunakan adalah ukuran mesh yaitu 60, 80, 100 mesh dan variasi massa yaitu 0,2 gram, 0,4 gram, 0,6 gram, 0,8 gram dan 1,0 gram. Pada percobaan ini kapasitas adsorpsi terbaik dari karbon aktif kulit singkong terhadap logam Cu adalah pada variasi massa 1,0 gram dan mesh 100 dengan konsentrasi kadar logam Cu teradsorpsi sebesar 4,77 mg/L. Karbon aktif komersil sebagai pembanding memiliki nilai adsorpsi sebesar 5,87 mg/L , artinya karbon aktif komersil memiliki nilai adsorpsi yang sedikit lebih baik dari bio-adsorben karbon aktif kulit singkong.
ANALISIS PENGARUH WAKTU DAN TEKANAN TERHADAP DEMINERALISASI AIR BUANGAN AC DENGAN METODE REVERSE OSMOSIS
Authors: Suryani Faizah , Madagaskar Madagaskar , Moulita R.A.Nurul
Published: July 2023

Demineralised water (air demin) merupakan air yang berasal dari proses pemurnian air sehingga terbebas dari mineral yang biasanya terkandung dalam air. Air demin memiliki banyak manfaat, salah satunya adalah dapat digunakan sebagai pelarut zat kimia dan juga untuk mencuci peralatan yang ada pada laboratorium. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengolah limbah buangan AC yang selama ini belum termanfaatkan menjadi air demin. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode Reverse Osmosis (RO), dimana menggunakan membran sebagai penyaring kontaminan (zat pengotor) seperti bakteri dan logam sehingga air keluaran (permeate) dari proses ini dapat sesuai dengan syarat mutu air demin di Indonesia. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu waktu operasi (15, 30, dan 45 menit) dan tekanan operasi (20, 40, 60, dan 80 Psia). Dari hasil penelitian, didapat bahwa nilai terbaik dihasilkan pada penggunaan tekanan operasi 80 Psia selama 45 menit dengan nilai pH 6.96, konduktivitas 4.90 Âµs/cm, dan TDS 4.50 mg/l serta telah sesuai dengan syarat mutu air demin SNI 6241:2015.
ANALISA LAJU KOROSI PADA MATERIAL PLAT KAPAL CNAXV715 MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PERAIRAN TARAHAN LAMPUNG
Authors: Oktarina Kurniawati , Firmansyah Aditya , . Prayudi
Published: July 2023

Baja menjadi kebutuhan utama dalam bidang industri bahkan sudah merambah hingga bidang transportasi. Baja merupakan salah satu bahan utama plat kapal dan yang paling banyak digunakan dalam industri perkapalan adalah baja karbon rendah. Bagian kapal yang langsung bersentuhan dengan air laut adalah lambung kapal sehingga terjadinya proses laju korosi pada plat kapal. Faktor yang mempengaruhi proses tersebut terutama dari lingkungan, suhu, pH, air, angin dan lain-lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh waktu pada suhu dan pH terhadap terjadinya korosi pada material plat kapal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu dengan perendaman spesimen plat kapal selama periode 4 (empat) bulan, dengan media air laut perairan Tarahan Lampung. Variabel pengukuran spesimen yang direndam adalah suhu, pH, dan laju korosi yang dihitung berdasarkan lama waktu spesimen direndam. Berdasarkan hasil data penelitian yang diperoleh hasil bahwa variabel suhu mempengaruhi terjadinya perubahan pH. Hal ini ditunjukan dengan nilai suhu pada awal perendaman spesimen dengan media air laut Perairan Tarahan Lampung yaitu 24,6â„ƒ memiliki nilai pH sebesar 9,3 dan berubah menjadi 25,8â„ƒ dengan nilai pH sebesar 6,5. Adapun, nilai regresi yang diperoleh sebesar 0,998 dan 1 yang menunjukkan bahwa perubahan pH pada air laut mempengaruhi tingkat laju korosi pada plat kapal.