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Characterization of Barium Hexaferrite (BaFe12O19) from NitrateCompound with Sol-Gel Method for Barium Hexaferrite MagneticMaterials
Authors: Shieddieque Apang Djafar , Virdhian Shinta , Muttahar Moch Iqbal Zaelana
Published: July 2023

Barium Hexaferrite is a permanent magnet material known for its excellent quality and relatively inexpensive manufacture. Barium hexaferrite has good stability and can be applied in various technologies. In this research, the synthesis of barium hexaferrite has been successfully made from the primary materials Fe (NO3)3 and Ba (NO3)2 using the sol-gel method, as well as other materials such as NaOH, chitosan, molasses, acetic acid and distilled water as the primary solvents for several materials. In addition, variations in aging time 0 hours, 2 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours were added to see the effect on morphology, crystal structure and the magnetic properties of barium hexaferrite magnets. The characterization process is carried out with three testing processes, namely X-Ray Diffraction testing (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). From the XRD, it was found that the desired phase of Barium Hexaferrite (BaFe12O19) was formed, while in the SEM testing process, it was seen that the aging time of the barium hexaferrite sample decreased the particle size of the barium hexaferrite BaFe12O19 from an aging time of 0 hours seen 681.459 nm and at an aging time of 6 hours. Visible 538.859 nm particle size formed. The VSM characterization results showed that different aging times did not affect the barium hexaferrite nanomagnets' magnetic properties.
The Effect of Heat Treatment for Alloys (Aluminum - Copper) on some Mechanical Properties
Authors: Dhayea Assi Abdullah , Thamer Abdulwahid Zahraa , Hussein Omran Salman
Published: July 2023

In this work, the preparation and processing of aluminum-copper alloys, which added amounts of copper to aluminum in different parentages (2, 4, 5%) so that it does not exceed the saturation limit for aluminum (6% Copper). After adding these specific amounts of copper to aluminum, have been melting each alloy to thaw copper in aluminum fully and diffusion copper atoms in it, and after that the specimens were prepared and quenched at 8-30 hours and rapid cooling in the water, and then were studied parameters of heat treatment and different percentages of copper. It is clear from the schemes and experimental results that each weight ratio of copper in aluminum has a different approach to reach the best mechanical properties. After performing mechanical tests and tests, it was found that the highest hardness of the (aluminum-copper) alloy in the case of (2% Cu) amounted to (120 HB) and in the case of (4% Cu) the amount (211 HB) and in the case of (5% Cu) the amount (188 HB).
First Principle Calculations of Magnetic Proximity Effect Induced Valley Splitting on Heterointerface WS2/CoO(111)
Authors: Lukmantoro Arif , Absor Moh. Adhib Ulil
Published: July 2023

The first principle density functional theory calculation has been done for calculating electronic and valleytronic properties on WS2/CoO(111) heterointerface. We have performed the structural optimization of the WS2/CoO(111) heterointerface and obtained the most stable structures by evaluating the binding energy between WS2 and CoO(111) surface. Electronic and valleytronic properties can be understood by band structures, density of states, and spin texture of the crystal models. The results show that non-magnetic WS2 becomes ferromagnetic because of the interfacial effect with the CoO(111) surface. The presence of CoO(111) near the WS2 gives magnetic induction which breaks the time-reversal symmetry preserved on non-magnetic WS2. Accordingly, the largest valley degeneracy is observed at Q and Q’ point in the unoccupied state, with the valley splitting up to 186 meV. Furthermore, the out-of-plane spin texture has also been calculated and the results show that spin configuration at Q and Q’ have opposite signs (up and down, respectively) indicating that the valley couple occurs on the heterointerface. Our results suggest that WS2/CoO(111) is a promising candidate for valleytronic applications.
The Synthesis of (1-x-y)BiFeO3-xBaTiO3-yKVO3 (x=0.33, 0.38, y=0.01) Composition and its Effect on the Electrical Properties
Authors: Latief Faried , Baqiya Malik Anjleh , Suasmoro Suasmoro
Published: July 2023

(1-x)BiFeO3-xBaTiO3-0.01KVO3 with (x = 0.33 and 0.38) (abbreviated FTV33 and FTV38) was successfully prepared using three precursors that had been synthesized before the calcination process. BaTiO3 was synthesized using the coprecipitation method, BiFeO3 was synthesized using the sol-gel auto-combustion method, and KVO3 was synthesized using the conventional solid-state method. Thermal analysis was carried out to determine the calcination temperature from 600 0C for 2h to 600 0C for 4h. X-ray diffraction (XRD) has been carried out to identify the phase after calcination at temperatures, respectively. The phase identification of the XRD pattern has been carried out by Match software shows that the powder and FTV33 and FTV38 have a pseudo-cubic structure with a P4mm space group and rhombohedral with an R3c space group. The XRD pattern is refined by the Rietveld method by Rietica software and the crystalline size is determined by MAUD software. The doping effect of KVO3 on its electrical properties was systematically investigated and show that FTV33 is more conductive and has larger capacitance grains. Based on the previous XRD analysis, Ba2+ and K+ ions replaced Bi3+ at site A. On the other hand, Ti4+ and V5+ substituted Fe3+ at site B which was different from the host's oxidation state.
Utilization of Online Resources by the Undergraduates at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine: An Online User Survey
Authors: Ayomi P. M.
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered how medical knowledge is transmitted and learned. Due to the virus, universities in Sri Lanka had to close in 2019, which compelled all educational systems to switch to online learning. Both lecturers and undergraduates completed their required curriculum using online resources. There may be another wave of sickness or another tragedy in the future. Also, the pandemic threat is not yet finished. Additionally, in this age, utilizing online resources has become crucial. This study was conducted to identify how undergraduates at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine (IIM), University of Colombo, use online resources for their studies. A survey research design with a random sample technique was used for this purpose. 600 students make up the sample, of whom 100 were randomly chosen from each level, representing the first through final years. Data collection took performed within a month using questionnaires as a tool for data collection. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The study findings showed that the Covid - 19 pandemic caused 57% of undergraduates to switch to internet resources. 32% of undergraduate students turned to online resources due to fuel issues and power cuts. Online materials were accessed from homes by 91% of undergraduates. The majority of them (95%) used mobile devices to access internet resources. For their coursework, 66% of undergraduates accessed online resources. The most popular online resource for completing their information needs was the OPAC of the IIM library. 56% of those surveyed use online resources.The main issue, according to the respondents, was the power cuts when using internet resources. 23% of undergraduates agreed that they lacked the necessary understanding while 54% struggled to locate pertinent information on online sites. Accordingly, the study recommended that the institute improve undergraduate students' ICT skills, build the necessary infrastructure and provide technical support and training programs so that students can access online resources and benefit to the fullest from their education. The advantages and benefits of using online resources should be discussed with students interactively to uplift the Indigenous Medicine field.
Comparison of the Etest and Sensititre methods for anaerobe susceptibility testing
Authors: Puechler Karin , Scalzo Katia , Nicoletti Maira , Wieser Stefanie , Aschbacher Richard , Pagani Elisabetta
Published: July 2023

Background and Aims: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of anaerobic clinical isolates is of paramount importance for patient therapy and resistance monitoring. In our laboratory the MIC gradient Etest method and broth microdilution with Sensititre trays are used for susceptibility testing of anaerobes and the aim of this study was to compare the two methods on a panel of anaerobes routinely isolated from patients in the province of Bolzano, Italy. Materials and Methods: Totally, 74 non-repetitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative patient isolates were tested with Etest strips on Fastidious Anaerobe Agar (F.A.A.) and with Sensititre trays, according to manufacturer’s instructions. Interpretation of MICs was by EUCAST or CLSI criteria, resistance percentages were calculated and Categorical Agreement (CA) and Essential Agreement (EA) between the two methods were determined. Results: Of the 74 isolates, 68 (91.9%) grew on both systems and agreement for these was compared in the study. CA for all isolates was ≥90% for all tested antibiotics except moxifloxacin, whereas EA was generally lower. Resistance was generally low, except for clindamycin in all isolates and tigecycline in Gram-negatives. In our study Etest was a superior and more handy method. Conclusions: To conclude, we believe the Etest method is more suitable for routine diagnostic laboratory usage. Nevertheless, multicenter studies are required to evaluate the two methods for anaerobic susceptibility testing.
Isolated pulmonary haemorrhage after electric shock: a rare phenomenon
Authors: Singh Devendra Kumar , Pandey Gaurav , Rizvi Syed Haider Mehdi , Singh Pankaj Kumar
Published: July 2023

Any type of contact with electricity of low or high voltage can cause injury to the human body with a variable effect on the body. Low-voltage injury is quite common worldwide, there is very less information present in the available literature. The degree of organ damage depends on many factors, which include the duration of electric current exposure, current type, and nature of the affected tissue. The most common presentations are muscle injury, hyperkalemia, pulmonary oedema, and rarely isolated diffuse pulmonary haemorrhage. We present a case of bilateral pulmonary haemorrhage due to electric shock with no visible signs of damage to the chest wall when exposed to a 220 V shock. The diagnosis was confirmed by fresh hemoptysis, chest imaging that showed bilateral perihilar ground glass opacities, and bronchoscopy findings. Given a life-threatening condition, a timely diagnosis is required as massive haemoptysis can occlude the airways leading to hypoxia and mortality.
Post-extubation high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with hypercapnic respiratory failure
Authors: Ketan Pankti Sheth , Kumar Rohit , AJ Mahendran , Ish Pranav , Chakrabarti Shibdas , Gupta Neeraj Kumar , Gupta Nitesh
Published: July 2023

The sequential use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for weaning in hypercapnic respiratory failure patients is a recommended practice. However, the effectiveness of weaning on High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is unclear. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure who received invasive ventilation were screened for enrolment. This study was a single-centre, prospective, randomized comparative study. The primary outcome was treatment failure within 72 hours after extubation. Patients who were screened positive for extubation were enrolled in the study and randomized into the HFNC group and NIV group using a computer-generated simple randomization chart. The treatment failure was defined as a return to invasive mechanical ventilation, or a switch in respiratory support modality (i.e., changing from HFNC to NIV or from NIV to HFNC). Of 72 patients, 62 patients were included in the study. Treatment failure occurred in 8 patients (26.67 %) in HFNC group and 8 patients in NIV group (25%) (p=0.881). The mean duration of ICU stay in HFNC group was 5.47±2.26 days and 6.56±3.39 in NIV group (p=0.376). In the current study, HFNC was non-inferior to NIV in preventing post-extubation respiratory failure in COPD patients, while HFNC had better treatment tolerance.
Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Authors: Chetambath Ravindran , Shanavas Rameesa
Published: July 2023

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), which is otherwise known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is a clinical syndrome characterized by diffuse interstitial involvement secondary to exposure to organic antigens. The diagnosis of HP relies on the clinical evaluation of a number of features, including a history of significant exposure to potentially causative antigens, physical examination, chest computed tomography (CT) scan appearances, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) lymphocytosis, and, in selected cases, histology. Now the entity is classified as nonfibrotic HP and fibrotic HP. Here we review the recent literature to highlight the new classification.
Idiopathic Bronchiolocentric Interstitial Pneumonia
Authors: Chetambath Ravindran , Shanavas Rameesa , Krishnaprasad M. , Chandran Shilpa
Published: July 2023

Bronchiolocentric interstitial pneumonia is a unique entity with few cases reported in the literature. It is characterized by the pattern of bronchiolocentric injury to the lung in the absence of known causes and its clinical presentation may mimic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) or chronic hypersensitivity pneumonia. It is considered an aggressive disease with a prognosis somewhere between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and NSIP. Here, we report a case of idiopathic bronchiolocentric interstitial pneumonia, which was initially suspected as chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, but histopathological features suggested predominantly bronchiolocentric inflammation and fibrosis.
Assessment of Pulmonary Functions in COVID-19 Survivors and their Clinical Correlation at 6-month Follow-up
Authors: Mistry Jimit , Kumari Ankita , Kumar Sunil , Advani Manish , Purohit Chandra Shekhar , Vyas Harsh
Published: July 2023

Background:

Long term impact of COVID-19 on pulmonary functions is still an area of active research.

Objective:

To assess pulmonary functions and their relationship with clinical severity of disease among COVID-19 survivors at six-month follow-up after being discharged from the hospital.

Methods:

It was a hospital based prospective observational six-month follow-up study. After fulfillment of all inclusion and exclusion criteria, subjects underwent spirometry and diffusion capacity of lung for carbon monoxide (DLco). Ninety-six subjects had completed the tests and were enrolled for the study. Categorization of subjects was made based on their clinical disease severity profile according to Government of India guidelines. Test results were correlated with clinical severity of disease.

Results:

Of 96 subjects, 46 were mild, 28 were moderate, 18 were severe and 4 were critical cases. Majority of subjects had normal spirometry (65.6 %) and DLco (66.6 %). Among abnormal lung functions, the commonest was reduced DLco (33.3%) followed by restrictive (18.7%), small airway disease (10.4 %), obstructive (3.1 %) and mixed (2%) spirometry patterns. With the advancement of clinical disease severity, the frequency of restrictive pattern (P<0.01) and reduced DLco increases significantly (P<0.05).

Conclusion:

After six months, few COVID-19 survivors had residual lung function impairment in terms of reduced DLco and restrictive spirometry pattern. Hence, we recommend regular lung function assessment with various methods such as spirometry and DLco in COVID-19 survivors and advocate more large scale - long term follow-up studies to investigate the further progression or resolution in these abnormalities over the time.
A Rare Case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with Sarcoidosis
Authors: Marwah Vikas , Kumar Nikhil , Choudhary Robin , Mutreja Deepti , Sharma Anmol
Published: July 2023

Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disorder often misdiagnosed as tuberculosis. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially fatal complication linked to extensive hemophagocytosis and hyperinflammatory response. Cases of sarcoidosis developing HLH are rarely documented and difficult to diagnose. We present the case of a 63-year-old female with sarcoidosis complicated with HLH, successfully managed at our center.
A Delphi Consensus on the Surgical Technique of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Authors: Bhasker Aparna Govil , Tantia Om , Khaitan Manish , Wadhawan Randeep , Kular K. S. , Baig Sarfaraz Jalil , Shah Sumeet , Bindal Vivek , Vashishtha Ashish , Peters Atul N. C. , Goel Deep , Narwaria Mahendra , Baijal Manish , Dukkipati Nandakishore , Chowbey Pradeep , Bhojwani Rajesh , Goel Ramen , Aggarwal Sandeep , Borude Sanjay , Patolia Sanjay , Shah Shashank , Dhorepatil Shrihari , Patnaik Sreejoy , Kalhan Sudhir , Ugale Surendra , Palanivelu Praveen Raj
Published: July 2023

Introduction:

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the commonest bariatric operation being performed in India and worldwide. There are many technical variations that are being practiced. This Delphi consensus was an Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) initiative to standardize the surgical technique of LSG.

Methods:

Twenty bariatric surgeons were selected as experts based on their years of experience in LSG, overall patient volumes, publications, and the recommendations of the executive committee of OSSI, to vote on 26 statements regarding the surgical steps of LSG. The minimum cutoff for consensus was taken as 70%.

Results:

The committee achieved a consensus on 19 out of 26 statements in the first round. One question was sent for reconsideration and 3 were resent after modification. Finally, consensus was reached on 22 statements. The consensus was reached regarding the use of preoperative upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. 85.7% agreed on an antral length of 3–5 cm. 85.7% were in favor of dissecting the left crus of the diaphragm completely and 100% agreed on Roux-en y gastric bypass to be the procedure of choice in the presence of medically refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatus hernia. Most experts agreed that a calibration tube must be used during LSG and the recommended size was between 36 and 40 Fr. Ninety-five percent agreed that care must be taken to avoid narrowing at the incisura and also to stay away from the angle of His. 71.4% did not recommend any kind of staple line reinforcement and 71.4% recommended a postoperative leak test.

Conclusion:

This Delphi consensus is a step toward improving the quality of surgical outcomes of LSG in India. This document has attempted to establish technical specifications of performing LSG. This will in turn help to maximize the reliability, standardization, and safety of the procedure until more robust studies are published.
Combined Right and Left Ventricular Reperfusion Injury following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Role of Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography
Authors: Shukla Madhu , Mohan Jagdish Chander
Published: July 2023

Right ventricular myocardial infarction (RVMI) occurs in up to half of the patients of inferior wall myocardial infarction. RVMI results in edema and increased right ventricular (RV) mass, and hence, it should be possible to visualize microvascular obstruction as a manifestation of reperfusion injury. Reperfusion injury of the RV myocardium following primary percutaneous coronary intervention has been rarely reported. This report describes a patient with the left ventricular inferior and RVMI who showed echocardiographically detected reperfusion injury of the RV-free wall and left ventricular basal inferolateral wall and conformed by myocardial contrast perfusion study despite successful percutaneous revascularization of the right coronary artery.
Comparison of Surgery and Local Steroid Injections for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Authors: Minoğlu Mustafa , Sucu Hasan Kamil , Özdemirkıran Tolga
Published: July 2023

Background:

There is no consensus about the optimum treatment or treatment algorithm for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In previous randomized studies that compared open carpal tunnel release and local steroid injections (LSIs), the two most used nonconservative treatments, conflicting results were found.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to compare the efficacies of surgery and LSI in the treatment of CTS.

Subjects and Methods:

A randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted with 80 patients who were clinically diagnosed as having idiopathic CTS. The requirements for enrollment were awakening from sleep due to nocturnal paresthesia and a diagnosis to be confirmed through electrodiagnostic tests. Patients were randomly assigned to the surgery and the steroid groups. Assessments were performed at baseline and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after initial treatment. The primary outcome measure was the improvement of awakening from sleep.

Results:

A total of 80 patients were enrolled in the study. Thirty-six patients were assigned to the surgery group and 44 to the steroid group. None of our patients were lost to follow-up. Fourteen out of the 44 patients in the steroid group and all 36 patients in the surgery group had a successful outcome at the 12-month assessment. Success rates in the steroid group at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months were 77.3%, 61.4%, 45.5%, and 31.8%, respectively. When the injection group was evaluated separately, LSI was found more successful in mild cases and unilateral cases.

Conclusion:

Surgery should be chosen for the treatment of moderate-to-severe idiopathic CTS, but LSI may be used for mild cases. The historical-objective scale may predict which patient will benefit from which treatment.
High-dose Steroids Versus Standard Treatment for Myasthenic Crisis
Authors: Figuera Rabor Jovann Frederick , Cañete Maria Teresa A. , Agunias Jhaphet Cleofas
Published: July 2023

Background:

Previous literature revealed the possible benefit of high-dose steroids in myasthenic crises. Steroids are more economical than standard therapy, especially in resource-poor settings. More data are therefore needed about the utility of steroids for the myasthenic crisis.

Objective:

The outcomes were compared between standard therapy (intravenous immunoglobulin [IVIg] or plasmapheresis [PLEX]) and high-dose steroid (intravenous methylprednisolone) for the myasthenic crisis. The primary outcome was the length of hospital stay. The secondary outcomes were the length of intubation, intensive care unit stay, readmission rate due to crisis, posttreatment muscle score, and mortality.

Methodology:

This study was a single-center, longitudinal, 12-year retrospective study. Sixty-five patients were analyzed. A comparison of means was made between the outcomes of the two groups. Regression analysis was done for hospital stay and intubation outcomes. Side effects of treatment were determined.

Results:

Shorter hospital stay (P= 0.001), shorter intubation length (P= 0.000), and shorter intensive care (P= 0.000) were observed in the steroid group. Mortality (P= 0.187) and muscle score (P= 0.281) were comparable between the two groups. There was a trend toward lesser readmission (P= 0.097) and longer time to readmission (P= 0.069) in the standard therapy group. The IVIg group had arrhythmias, hypotension, headache, renal impairment, and hypomagnesemia. The PLEX group had hypotension and lower limb pain. The steroid group had hyperglycemia, insomnia, infection, stomach upset, facial flushing, myopathy, and sudden death. No acute worsening of the myasthenia crisis was seen in all patients in the steroid arm.

Conclusion:

Data on hospital stay, intensive care days, and intubation length were better with high-dose steroids. Mortality and motor outcomes were comparable between the two groups. Readmission rates due to crisis were lower in the standard therapy group.
Investigation of miR-146a Expression Profiles in Fecal Samples of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis for Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Unlu Havva Tezcan , Saridas Furkan , Taskapilioglu Ozlem , Cecener Gulsah , Egeli Unal , Turan Omer Faruk , Tunca Berrin , Zarifoglu Mehmet
Published: July 2023

Introduction:

Recent research into multiple sclerosis (MS) has focused on the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the development of the disease. This study was designed to analyze miR-146a expression in whole blood and fecal samples of patients with MS. The study aimed to analyze clinical data using the miR-146a expression values obtained.

Subjects and Methods:

This study included patients with relapsing–remitting MS (RRMS) (n = 53), clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) (n = 15), and healthy controls (n = 26). Total RNA was isolated from the participants' whole blood and fecal samples. RNA extraction was performed using QIAamp RNA Blood Mini Kits for blood samples and RNeasy PowerMicrobiome Kits for feces. miR-146a expressions were studied using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Finally, relative expression was correlated with clinicopathologic factors.

Results:

MiR-146a expression was significantly decreased in the whole blood (P < 0.001) and fecal samples (P = 0.036) of patients with RRMS. There was no significant difference in the miR-146a expression rate between patients with CIS and controls. Moreover, the miR-146a expression level in patients with RRMS was decreased compared with those with CIS (P < 0.001). A significant association was determined between miR-146a expression and sex in blood samples. When sex stratification was applied to expression values obtained from fecal samples, miR-146a expression was downregulated only in females (P = 0.008).

Discussion:

miRNAs play an essential role in maintaining the stable course of MS, and this process has some sex-specific differences. Expression of fecal miR-146a may be used as a biomarker to diagnose and predict prognosis in patients with RRMS.
The Liverpool Adverse Drug Events Profile (LAEP)
Authors: Dibek Dilara Mermi , Kılıç Bülent , Oztura Ibrahim , Baklan Barıs
Published: July 2023

Aim:

Adverse effects should be questioned in outpatient clinics during routine visits. However, physicians have not yet had a questionnaire in Turkish for patients who take antiseizure medications (ASMs). The Liverpool Adverse Drug Events Profile “LAEP” was created to follow up on possible adverse effects of ASMs in different languages. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of LAEP for the Turkish-speaking population.

Method:

First, permission was requested from the authors of the original questionnaire. After that, English-Turkish and re-translations were made by two independent people, respectively. Finally, the questionnaire was administered to 10 people as a pilot study, and the final version was decided. Patients who were followed up at the epilepsy outpatient clinic of xxx Hospital and who had not changed antiseizure medications dosage for at least 3 months were included in the study. Cronbach's α and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) coefficients were calculated for internal consistency. A consistency study was performed by applying the scale to the same patient group with an interval of 2 weeks. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed for validity analyses using the questionnaire, which was divided into three subdimensions, neurologic, psychiatric, and other system adverse effects.

Results:

Thirty-seven [male: 16 (43.2%) and female: 21 (56.8%)] patients were included for test-retest analysis. Consistency measurements (ICCs) were performed, and high correlations of ICC >0.70 were obtained for all items. The questionnaire was administered to 168 [male: 64 (38.1%) and female: 104 (61.9%)] patients for validity by factor analysis and reliability by Cronbach's α correlation. Three dimensions were obtained in factor analysis, classified as nervous system-related, psychiatric-related, and other system-related. The Cronbach α values were found as 0.804, 0.828, and 0.484, respectively.

Conclusion:

The LAEP-TR scale can be used in outpatient clinics on patients who use ASMs.
Zmiany wilgotności powietrza w Łodzi w latach 1966–2020 w świetle wybranych wskaźników
Authors: Wibig Joanna , Krawczyk Ewelina
Published: July 2023

The aim of the study is to present changes in air humidity in central Poland in the years 1966–2000 in Łódź as an example. The values of air temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure from four observation terms, 00, 06, 12 and 18 UTC, were used. On this basis, the saturated vapour pressure, the current vapour pressure, and the saturation deficit were calculated. Then, the variability of these three indicators and relative humidity was examined. The variability of monthly and seasonal average values of humidity indices in four observation periods was presented, the trends in seasonal variability of humidity indices were calculated and the distribution functions of their distributions were compared in the midday period in three 15-year periods: 1966–1980, 1986–2000 and 2006–2020. It has been shown that the pressure of saturated water vapour is the highest in summer, the lowest in winter, and slightly higher in spring than in autumn at all times, except for the night. It increased significantly in the studied period as a result of the increase in air temperature. A comparison of the distributions in three 15-year periods shows a significant increase in the probability of occurrence of high values of saturation vapour pressure, even above 30hPa. The water vapour pressure in the air is highest in summer and lowest in winter, but in spring it is lower than in autumn. All trend coefficients are positive, but only less than half are statistically significant. A comparison of the distributions over three 15-year periods show a slight increase in the probability of higher values of the actual vapour pressure. The saturation deficit, as the difference between the previous two indicators, increases significantly. Its value in spring is significantly higher than in autumn. The trend is positive, especially in spring and summer, and the comparison of distributions shows that in the last 15 years the probability of high values of saturation deficit increased significantly. The course of relative humidity is the opposite of saturation deficit. In autumn, the relative humidity is definitely higher than in spring. The trend is down. To sum up, warming brings an increase in the capacity of the atmosphere for water vapour, a slight increase in the amount of water vapour in the air, but also a significant increase in saturation deficit and a decrease in relative humidity, which is particularly strong in spring in the first half of the growing season.
Zmiany klimatu Krakowa i adaptacja do nich w kontekście uwarunkowań planistycznych
Authors: Matuszko Antoni , Mikołajczyk Dariusz , Matuszko Dorota
Published: July 2023

Based on climatological data from 1901–2020 from the Research Station of the Department of Climatology of the Institute of Geography and Spatial Management of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, the multi-year course of selected elements of Krakow climate was characterised and the role of local spatial development plans was indicated in terms of minimising the effects of the urban heat island and global warming.
DÖNÜŞÜMCÜ LİDERLİK TARZI VE LİDER-ÜYE ETKİLEŞİMİNİN İNOVATİF ÇALIŞMA DAVRANIŞINA ETKİSİ: SİSTEMATİK BİR DERLEME ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: YANAR BAYAM Burcu , ÖZER Pınar
Published: July 2023

İnovasyon, bir örgütün yalnızca rekabet avantajı için sadece bir başarı faktörü değil, aynı zamanda ekonomik kalkınma içinde önemli bir itici güçtür. Bugün tüm örgütlerin hayatta kalması ve gelişmesi için daha güçlü bir inovasyon kapasitesine ve değişim gücüne sahip olması gerekmektedir. İnovasyon, ekonomik kalkınmanın içsel gücü ve aynı zamanda endüstriyel yapının optimizasyonunun da temel parçasıdır. Bu nedenle tüm örgütler yeni bir kalkınma modeli ve ekonomik büyüme noktası yaratmak için inovatif çalışma davranışını geliştirmeli ve güçlendirmelidir. Araştırmanın temel çıkış noktası modern liderlik tarzları içinde inovatif çalışma davranışı ile en fazla ilişkilendirilen dönüşümcü liderlik tarzının ve bu sürecin temel yapıtaşı olarak görülen lider-üye etkileşim teorisinin çalışanların inovatif çalışma davranışına etkisini araştıran çalışmaları ele alarak, sistematik derleme ile genel bir çerçeve çizerek sonraki araştırmalar için yazına katkı sağlamaktır. Scopus (n=6), Web of Science (n=65), Emerald Insight (n=5), EBSCOhost (n=4), Google Scholar (n=26), ULAKBİM (n=5) olmak üzere ulaşılan 111 çalışma, kopyalar (duplikasyonlar) kaldırıldıktan sonra toplam 80 makale belirlenen kriterler çerçevesinde sınırlandırılıp kalan 10 makale sistematik olarak incelenerek, bulguları özetlenmiştir. Sistematik derleme için seçilen makaleler dönüşümcü liderlik tarzı ve lider üye etkileşiminin inovatif çalışma davranışını doğrudan etkilediğini, lider-üye etkileşim teorisinin ise bu ilişkiye aracılık ettiğini göstermektedir.
RESERVIOR CHARACTERISTICS OF KHASIB FORMATION IN AMARA FIELD, SOUTHERN IRAQ
Authors: Mohammed Abbas K.A.
Published: July 2023

The Khasib Formation of Late Cretaceous (Upper Turonian – Lower Coniacian) is considered important reservoir in the Amara oil field.Knowledge of reservoirs rocks composition including fluid saturation and mineralogical components is essential for formation evaluations. The current study represents an evaluation study of the Khasib Formation using logs and cored data to evaluate the Khasib Formation in terms of its mineralogical, lithological composition and its petrophysical properties such as porosity and fluid saturation. Logs data of 15 drilled wells in the Amara Field and cored intervals of the well Am11 from the Khasib Formation were conventionally processed and integrated. Also, the mineralogical components of the Khasib Formation were revealed using a simultaneous equation approach by computer processed interpretation (CPI), where, combination of 5 logs including gamma ray, sonic, density, neutron and resistivity was integrated.The results show that the Khasib can be subdivided into upper and lower unit. It suggests that the Khasib Formation mainly consists of limestone with abundance of thin shale streaks concentrated at the upper parts. In addition, the lower part has an averaged porosity of about 0.185 (18.5%) and better hydrocarbon saturation, whereas, the upper part has recorded 0.121 (12.1%) averaged porosity. However, the lower part seems to be narrower than the upper part in terms of its thickness. The study furthermore, identified that the Khasib has deposited in a ramp setting during a transgression event caused by sea level change. Further study is needed to reveal the diagenesis process which affected reservoir quality of the Khasib Formation using petrographical techniques and to assess the Khasib Formation using the routine analysis techniques to detect directly porosity and permeability from plug samples.
The Influence of Flexible Working Arrangements on Turnover Intention and Productivity Through Job Satisfaction on The Millennial Generation of Private Companies in Jakarta in 2022
Authors: Aziz Rifqi , Parwoto Parwoto , Iqbal M. Ali
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the pattern of human life, work, and significant changes for companies to survive. The most obvious change is in the situation where organizational activities begin to practice flexible working arrangements or flexible working arrangements. This study aims to analyze the effect of flexible working arrangements on productivity, job satisfaction, and turnover intention through a quantitative approach and the use of the Smart-PLS 3.2.9 application with 100 millennial generation employees in Jakarta. This study shows that flexible working arrangements significantly positively affect productivity and job satisfaction. Furthermore, job satisfaction has a positive effect on productivity. However, an anomaly was found in the effect of flexible working arrangements on turnover intention, which has a significant positive relationship. This is due to the company's lack of freedom in completing its work. Job satisfaction has no significant effect on turnover intention. In the indirect effect test, it is known that job satisfaction can mediate the effect of flexible working arrangements on productivity. Moreover, job satisfaction cannot mediate between flexible working arrangements and turnover intention.
Examining The Importance of Leadership Skills in Todays Life
Authors: Muna Anel Nailul
Published: July 2023

Leadership is indeed a classic topic of discussion, it is very old, but it is still very interesting to discuss because it determines the continuity of an organization. Leaders are the most important element in the general management process. Whether or not the results achieved by an organization are determined by the ability of a leader in carrying out their duties. Leadership is the key to moving a community, business and other organization. Starting from leading yourself, leading others and leading an organization. Generation Z if they don't have leadership skills are like humans, rich in ideas but poor in action. Leadership in an organization/institution has a very important role, because without leadership, the goals of educational institutions that have been carefully planned will not be achieved, besides that good leadership must be synergized with perfect and orderly management. This study uses a qualitative research method with a literature study and documentation approach. The results of the study indicate that the criteria that leaders must possess are visionary, innovative, the ability to create vision, ability, communication, ability to provide motivation, ability to direct, ability to make decisions, ability to foster, and have 3 dimensions of skills namely Intelligence, Personality, Abilities.
The Analysis of The Youth Political Perception of 2019 General Elections in Jayapura City
Authors: Safkaur Terianus L.
Published: July 2023

Community participation in politics is an important indicator in measuring whether a country is democratic or not. The higher level of community participation results in the transparency of democracy. However, towards the 2019 elections, the absent of people in giving their voice was dominant in Indonesia. The apathetic groups who decided not to vote in elections have a variety of reasons. One of the reason is the distrust of the electoral system. Refers to the 2019 elections in the city of Jayapura, there was a tendency for some young people not to vote. In fact, elections are an important instrument in selecting leaders through democratic mechanisms. The two main objectives to be achieved through this research are first to find out the perspective of young people to view the general election. This is related to the understanding of the election as well as their hopes for the election and their political references if they decide to vote or not vote (abstentions). Second, this study aims to examine the models of youth participation in the election. Furthermore, this research will contribute to the gap of knowledge and studies related to youth their participation in general election, especially in the city of Jayapura. The city of Jayapura will become an important place of this case study because it’s social and political dynamics in analyzing youth perceptions.
Measurement of Wakarorosku Natural Program Implementation Impact PT. KPC with Social Return on Investment Approach
Authors: Aryanto Dhani , Rohaeni Nani Rohaeni , Fadhil Naufal
Published: July 2023

The variety of tribes in East Kalimantan also has various forms of motifs and carving patterns. Efforts to continue to preserve the local arts and culture of East Kalimantan, especially the Dayak Basap tribe, require the support of every stage holder/stakeholder. One of the efforts that have been implemented is community empowerment towards the introduction of batik culture and the ability to generate other income from batik activities. The Empowerment Program implemented by PT KPC is an investment. As a consequence of an investment, it is important for investors to know the results of the investment. In practice, many companies have not carried out an assessment process for the social investments that have been made, especially in terms of indirect results (outcomes) and related to the resulting impacts. This research was conducted in October 2021 in batik SMEs located in North Sangatta District, East Kutai Regency. The basic method used in this research is descriptive analysis, which is a problem-solving procedure that is investigated by describing or describing the current state of the object of research in accordance with the facts obtained in the field. The "Natural Wakakrorosku" program is a community empowerment program, especially batik SMEs by prioritizing cultural and environmental sustainability which raises the potential of the carving art of the East Kuti community into batik cloth and the concept of zero waste.
The Effect of Social Media Marketing Effort on Customer Response Through Brand Equity in Starbucks Store
Authors: Ginting Yessica Ayu Febryanta
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of Social Media Marketing Efforts on Customer Response, the Effect of Social Media Marketing Efforts on Brand Equity, the Effect of Brand Equity on Customer Response, and the Effect of Social Media Marketing Efforts on Customer Response through Brand Equity in Starbucks Store. Furthermore, this study also aims to analyze the most effective policies that can be implemented by Starbucks management in an effort to implement Social Media Marketing Efforts and increase the level of Brand Equity products and Customer Response at the Starbucks Store. This research was conducted in three Starbucks District 33 Medan store (Hermes, Focal Point and Manhattan). The number of samples of this study amounted to 185 people. The analytical method in this study uses the Structured Equation Model (SEM) with the Smart PLS 3.0 Program. The results of this study found that Social Media Marketing Efforts had a positive and significant effect on Customer Response, Social Media Marketing Efforts had a positive and significant effect on Brand Equity, Brand Equity had a positive and significant effect on Customer Response, and Brand Equity was able to mediate the influence of Social Media Marketing Efforts towards Customer Response. Starbucks management can apply strategies such as: increased brand awareness, import reputation, increased relationship, brand development, and increased purchase intention.
Nurse Staffing and Patient Outcomes in Hemodialysis Units: A Literature Review
Authors: Aisiyah Salasatul , Rosa Elsye Maria
Published: July 2023

The hemodialysis unit manager must be able to ensure that the high-quality services are provided to ensure patient outcomes. Several previous studies have shown that nurse staffing is one of the components that needs to be considered to improve patient outcomes, but this has not been specifically proven in hemodialysis units. The study aims to determine the effect of nurse staffing and patient outcomes in hemodialysis units. This research is a literature review where the process of article searches is carried out through the Pubmed, Emerald, Science direct and Google Scholar electronic databases using certain some keyword combinations in articles published from 2012-2022. The review process used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and three research articles were analyzed. Results of study show that there is no significant relationship between the ratio of patient to nurses with various patient outcomes in assessed from the Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR), Standardized Mortality Rate (SMR) and Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR). Moreover, this study provides no evidence that the ratio of patients to nurses affects patient outcomes. Comparative studies with clear staffing parameters are needed to prove this issue.
The Effect of E-Performance and Competence on civil servant Performance in Regional Coordinator of Sukomoro District Education Office through Motivation as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Chasanah Imroatul , Askafi Eka , Mutiara Nisa
Published: July 2023

This research is motivated by the launch of a new innovation from BKN, namely E-Kinerja which is used as a monitoring of the performance of ASN employees, in accordance with Government Circular number 16/SE/VII/20205/SE/V/ 2020. Apart from the E-Kinerja system, other things that can be done are: influencing performance improvement is competence, both of which become important variables with the addition of an intervening variable, namely motivation which is still interesting to study. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of E-Kinerja and Competence on Performance. In addition, to analyze the effect of implementing E-Kinerja and Competence on Performance through Motivation. This study uses quantitative research methods with 31 employees as respondents. The data analysis method uses validity and reliability tests, while the classical assumption test uses heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity test and normality test and is equipped with path analysis using trimming theory. The results of this study are E-Kinerja has no significant effect on motivation, competence has a significant effect on motivation, E-Kinerja has no significant effect on performance, competence has no effect on performance, motivation has a positive effect on performance. E-Kinerja through motivation has an effect on performance, competence through motivation has an effect on performance.
How Marketing Communication Affect Consumer Purchase Intention in Social Media Context (Case Study: MSMEs Business in Indonesia)
Authors: Iswati Heni , Al 'Mudatsir Muhammad Iqbal , Brabo Nora Andira , Meidiyustiani Rinny
Published: July 2023

The rapid development of the internet has driven changes in marketing communication strategies, from   communication through traditional mass media to using communication on the internet that utilizes social media. Marketing communication through social media can help micro, small and medium-sized businesses introduce their brands and products to consumers at a lower cost than through traditional media. The study aims to find out the influence of social media communication forms on brand equity, brand attitudes and consumer purchase intentions built from Consumer Decision Model. This study focus on selected UMKM (Micro, small and medium enterprises-MSMEs) brands in area of food and beverages which business are relatively new to the market and have lower than 5000 followers in social media Instagram.  Total number of 102 respondents are selected for online survey by convenience sampling method and a structural equation model (PLS-SEM) with Smart PLS software use as an analysis tool for limited data. The results of this study showed that firm created communication had a positive and significant effect on brand equity but had no significant effect on brand attitudes. User generated communication has a positive and significant effect on brand equity and brand attitudes. Brand attitudes have a positive and significant effect on brand equity. Brand attitudes have a positive and significant influence on consumer purchase intention. Brand equity has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. Implications and limitations are discussed further.