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Bayesian Rank Likelihood Estimation for Spatial Latent Trait Model
Authors: Bekalo Daniel Biftu , Wanjoya Anthony Kibira , Mwalili Samuel Musili
Published: June 2024

In this study, a spatial latent trait model was developed to address the challenge of parameter estimation for ordinal response variables. The development of the model involved employing the Bayesian rank likelihood estimation method. The simulation algorithm was provided in detail, and the performance and sensitivity of the developed method were evaluated using simulation techniques. Method evaluation was conducted to identify any convergence issues in the developed method. The results showed that trace plots of all parameters (β, υ, and γ) showed good mixing and quick convergence. The potential scale reduction factor value for all parameters did not exceed one, indicating that convergence issues were not identified. Additionally, the developed method performed well, as demonstrated by the posterior predictive check, since simulated data generated from the posterior predictive distribution closely resemble the observed data. The developed method also effectively captures within-region variations and spatial correlations between the regions through the latent traits parameters. The assessment of performance included metrics such as root mean square error, mean absolute error, and the probability coverage of the corresponding 95% confidence intervals of the estimates. The results indicate that the estimates obtained from the developed method outperform the existing classical estimates. As a result, it can be concluded that the spatial latent trait model using Bayesian rank likelihood estimation is regarded as the better model.
Validation of the abridged version of the autism-spectrum quotient (AQ-28) in the Arabic-speaking adult general population
Authors: Fekih-Romdhane Feten , Sakr Fouad , Alhuwailah Amthal , Chaibi Leila Sarra , Helmy Mai , Shuwiekh Hanaa Ahmed Mohamed , Boudouda Nedjem Eddine , Zarrouq Btissame , Naser Abdallah Y , Jebreen Kamel , Roubi Mohammed Lakhdar , Hassan Bassam Abdul Rasool , Merdad Nisma , Amin Rizwana , Nawajah Inad , Mohammed Ali Haider , Farhan Sinan Subhi , AlAni Omar Abdulwahid , Cheour Majda , Dabbous Mariam , Malaeb Diana , Obeid Sahar , Hallit Souheil
Published: June 2024

Background: The field of autism research in adults has not yet emerged in Arab countries, which is in part due to the lack of valid, reliable autism measures. The objectives of this study were to assess the psychometric properties of the abridged version of the autism-spectrum quotient (AQ-28) in a sample of non-clinical Arabic-speaking adults.
Methods: Adults aged over 18 years from the general population of Lebanon (N=1076, mean age of 27.90±11.81 years, 63.8% females) were recruited online, using the snowball sampling technique.
Results: In terms of factorial validity, the original five-factor model of the AQ-28 was replicate with an acceptable internal consistency. Measurement invariance was established across sex. Mean sum scores observed in male participants were significantly higher than those displayed by females. Autistic traits as measured by the Arabic AQ-28 correlated negatively with secure attachment and positively with loneliness, depression and anxiety.
Conclusion: This study makes a major contribution to the international literature on autism by validating, for the first time, the AQ-28 into Arabic. It is our hope that this scale will help to galvanize efforts to better understand the nature and etiology of the broader autism phenotype in the general population across cultures.
A Systematic Review of Technology-Driven Interest-Based Learning Environments
Authors: Kulkarni Abhishek , Chu Sharon Lynn
Published: June 2024

Personalized learning has been rising to the forefront in the past few decades. One promising form of personalized learning is Interest-Based Learning or IBL. IBL leverages a learner’s interests and integrates them into traditional learning to create relevance with the learning content. It seeks to positively impact learning-related variables such as motivation, attention, and self-efficacy. This approach, although explored in specific applications and contexts, lacks a holistic review of its development over the years, particularly when dealing with its manifestation through technology. This systematic review aims to fill in some of the critical gaps by analyzing: (i) the conceptualization of interest within IBL; (ii) the implementation of IBL strategies; and (iii) the integration of technologies in technology-driven IBL environments. Based on a review of the literature, existing problems and challenges for technology-driven IBL are identified, along with potential research gaps and future directions.
The role of RGS5 in cardiac pericytes
Authors:   , Tamiato Anita
Published: June 2024

Pericytes are capillary-associated mural cells involved in the maintenance and the stability of the vascular network. This thesis aims to investigate the role of pericytes in the heart in the context of ageing and disease. We highlight the malignant effects of the remodelling in the heart and stress the focus on the role of cardiac pericytes in this context. We show that ageing reduces pericyte coverage and that myocardial infarction (MI) causes an activation of these cells. Single-nuclei and single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of murine hearts further revealed that the expression of the Regulator of G-protein signalling 5 (Rgs5) is reduced in cardiac pericytes both in ageing and transiently at day 1 and day 3 after MI. The loss of RGS5 in pericytes drives an entropic state of these mural cells characterized by morphological changes, excessive extracellular deposition and enhanced Gaq mediated GPCR signalling. The deletion of RGS5 in pericytes causes cardiac systolic dysfunction, induces myocardial fibrosis, and drives the activation of cardiac fibroblasts in a TGFb-dependent manner. In conclusion, our results describe the importance of pericytes maintaining cardiac homeostasis, identify RGS5 as a key regulator of this process and propose pericytes as crucial mediators of cardiac fibrosis and possible therapeutic targets to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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Exhumación
Authors: Zuluaga Mesa David Esteban
Published: June 2024

El texto presenta una narración cuyo tejido da cuenta de las trayectorias vitales que hacen que nos perdamos a nosotros mismos en la dinámica de la vida y, al mismo tiempo, da cuenta de la posibilidad de auto reivindicación del ser a través de la recuperación de lo que nos resulta más entrañable: el buen humor, la conversación amena, la bondad, la nobleza, el valor de las pequeñas cosas, la sencillez, el amor propio, la humanidad, la empatía, la amistad, la felicidad, el amor.
A neural network simulator for educational purposes
Authors: Kesen Ugur , Alsan Sezgin
Published: June 2024

Artificial neural networks are inspired by biologic processes. Artificial neural networks are important because they can be used to deduct a function from observations, in other words artificial neural networks can learn from experience. Artificial neural network simulator to fulfill a need into the growing interest of neural network education is introduced in this study. NeuroQuick Laboratory simulator is implemented using object-oriented programming by Delphi programming and these classes can be used to create a standalone application with artificial neural networks. The NeuroQuick Laboratory Simulator is designed for a broad range of users, including beginning graduate/advanced undergraduate students, engineers, and scientists. It is particularly well-suited for use in individual student projects or as a simulation tool in one- or two-semester neural network-related courses at universities.
The First Rome context of Filifei’s epistle: Orthodoxy and catholicism in Russia in 15th – 16th сenturies
Authors:   Yale University, Bushkovitch Paul
Published: June 2024

The article is a trial of reconstructing one of the most important components of the culturalhistorical landscape of Russia at the 15–16th centuries, which is of paramount importance for understanding the essence of the ideas of monk of the Pskov Eleazar monastery Filofei, the author of the theory «Moscow as the Third Rome». According to the conventional opinion, relations between Russia and the West after the Ferraro-Florentine Council became irreconcilably hostile, and the perception of Catholicism, the «First Rome», was unequivocally negative. If cultural contacts persisted, it was only in spite of confessional differences. However, the situation of the late XV – early XVI centuries demonstrates a more flexible and pragmatic attitude of the Russian intellectual and political elite: society and the church remained faithful to Orthodox teaching, not inferior in dogmatic and canonical issues — such as filioque, communion with unleavened bread or the ecclesiastical supremacy of the pope, but were quite ready to assimilate Western experience. Even such prominent representatives of the church hierarchy as Avraamiy of Suzdal, Gennady of Novgorod and Metropolitan Makarius recognized that something could be learned from Catholics. Against this background, the position of Filofei, who considered everything emanating from the Western church to be the machinations of the devil, seems much more categorical and intolerant. According to the author of the article, this difference in the perception of the «First Rome» is one of the reasons for the weak interest of the Pskov elder’s contemporaries in the idea of the Third Rome. He sees the explanation of such a position of Filofei, on the one hand, in the specifics of the border position of Pskov, which is why the degree of hostility to the West was clearly higher here, and on the other hand, in the fact that the theory of the monk of the Eleazar Monastery was exclusively theological and had nothing to do with foreign policy, the structure of the Russian state or the perception of Western culture.
Towards a Kuposhan Mukt Bharat: An Exploration of Nutrition Sensitive Budgeting in India
Authors: Paul Tanusree
Published: June 2024

Nutrition is rapidly emerging as a quintessential development goal. Amidst much global advocacy, interest in nutrition in Indian policy-scape has also resurfaced. With the resolve to transform India into Kuposhan Mukt Bharat (malnutrition free India), a number of missions, programmes and schemes have been launched in the country with definite time-bound targets. This paper delves into analysing Union Budget allocated to nutrition sensitive sectors during 2014-2015 to 2020-2021. It observes a declining trend in most of the nutritionsensitive interventions. It concludes that more concerted efforts are needed in terms of increasing budgetary allocations for nutrition-sensitive interventions, particularly sanitation, women’s empowerment, education, health and information-education-communication.
Capacity Utilisation in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry: A Non-Parametric Frontier Analysis
Authors: Singh Jaswinder , Kaur Kawaljeet
Published: June 2024

The present paper endeavours to analyse the production structure and provide the trends of Capacity Utilization (CU) in Indian pharmaceutical industry during the period 1980-1981 to 2017-2018 by using the non-parametric frontier analysis. Tobit regression analysis has also been used to examine the factors affecting variations in capacity utilization. For this purpose, the entire period has been divided into pre-reforms, post-reforms, pre-TRIPS (Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights) and post-TRIPS period respectively. The empirical analysis based on the econometric technique shows that the translog production function with capital using non-neutral technological progress represents the technological relationship in Indian pharmaceutical industry. The empirical results reveal that the Indian pharmaceutical industry is operating with an average excess capacity to the tune of 11.4 per cent during the entire study period. However, the comparative analysis of capacity utilization during the pre-reforms and post-reforms period reveals that the average excess capacity has marginally declined in the post-reforms period by about 0.50 per cent. Moreover, it has also been observed that the excess capacity in Indian pharmaceutical industry has decreased from 12.2 per cent in pre-TRIPS period to 9.9 per cent during the post-TRIPS period. Therefore, the result shows that both the economic reforms and implementation of TRIPS agreement has a favourable impact on the capacity utilization in Indian pharmaceutical industry. Further, the analysis for the factors affecting capacity utilization in Indian pharmaceutical industry reveals that the selected explanatory variables like skill and profitability in the industry significantly affect the capacity utilisation levels in Indian pharmaceutical industry. Therefore, it can be inferred that in the era of globalization Indian pharmaceutical industry has to comply with strict business standards and boost the level of investment in the Research and Development activities in order to expand and utilize the potential capacity during the post-TRIPS regime.
Experiments on flow velocity profiles in mountain river channels
Authors: Peng Jia , Chen Dong , Liang Shizhengxiong , Tang Rongcai , Hu Hong , Wang Hang
Published: June 2024

Research on the vertical profiles of flow velocity in mountainous river channels is limited, particularly in scenarios where complex bed geometries are absent. Due to the coarse roughness and seepage flow on streambeds composed of gravel, the conventional formulae for flow velocity profiles derived from fluvial river channels do not apply to mountainous river channels. Based on flume experiments with a bed packed with natural gravel and a slope ranging from 0.006 to 0.16, we derived a theoretical formula for flow velocity profiles. This new formula integrates the influence of the subsurface flow and velocity reduction near the water surface, demonstrating a strong alignment with measurements. Our findings indicate that for shallow water flow over rough bed surfaces, the turbulence intensity diminishes along the vertical direction in the near-bed region while remaining relatively constant in the upper water body. Contrary to conventional theories which attribute the increase in flow resistance and the decrease in sediment transport rates in mountainous river channels to form drag, our study emphasizes that the subsurface flow plays a significant role in the overall flow resistance of mountainous river channels and should not be overlooked.
Modern Technologies and Approaches to Optimizing Heterogeneous Energy Resource Accounting Systems in Residential Complexes
Authors: Kelas'ev Andrei Aleksandrovich
Published: June 2024

The article discusses modern technologies and approaches to the integration and optimization of heterogeneous energy resource accounting systems in residential complexes. It describes benefits such as improved data accuracy and reduced operational costs, as well as challenges related to technical complexity and the need for standardization. Special attention is given to the analysis of methods for integrating various types of measuring instruments and software, which improves energy consumption management and ensures reliable data collection. Examples of successful implementations in various residential complexes are provided, illustrating real-world results and the economic efficiency of such approaches. The main technical and organizational challenges, including compatibility issues, data security problems, and the need to adapt existing systems, are also discussed. Recommendations for further development in this area are proposed, aimed at overcoming existing barriers and enhancing the interaction between different components of the energy resource accounting system.
The Caves of Naica: a decade of research
Authors: Gázquez F. , Calaforra J. M. , Forti P. , Badino G.
Published: June 2024

The caves of the Naica Mine have been the subject of study by scientists from up to seven counties over the past decade. Up to fifty research works have published to date, most relating to the origin of the giant selenite crystals of the Cueva de los Cristales. Nevertheless, a great deal of knowledge has been generated about other relevant aspects of the Naica system. This paper puts together the vast information available about the Naica caves, from the discovery of the Cueva de los Cristales in 2000 to the more recent investigations addressing mineralogy, microclimatology and the use of gypsum speleothems as a palaeo-environmental proxy. Special attention has been paid to novel research lines that have started to use the speleothems of Naica as a study case, particularly in fields such as Astrobiology and Planetary geology. Moreover, the conservation challenges which these caves will face in the near future as consequence of the end of mining activities have also been addressed in this article.
Biotechnological Advances in Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation for Edible Insects: Functionality, Acceptability, and Safety
Authors: Mittal Ravi K. , Krishna Gaurav , Sharma Vikram
Published: June 2024

Objective:

This review paper examines biotechnological methods for enhancing edible
insects using enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation. Evaluations involve improving functionality,
analyzing consumer acceptability elements, guaranteeing safety and quality, negotiating
regulatory frameworks, and suggesting field breakthroughs and applications.

Methods:

Our method comprises a thorough literature analysis and academic database searches
for edible insect enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation investigations. Based on gaps in the
literature, we investigate edible insect safety, consumer acceptability, and legal and regulatory
issues.

Results:

The results show biotechnological advances in enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation
for edible insect functioning. Sensory and cultural aspects affect consumer acceptability. To
ensure edible insect product safety, hazards and pollutants are addressed. The legal analysis
highlights compliance issues and possibilities.

Conclusion:

This review shows how enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation improve edible
insect functioning, safety, and nutrition. The review includes consumer acceptability dynamics,
legal issues, and safety analysis.
Preparation and Characterization of PVA Composite Membranes with
TiO2 and TiO2/ZrO2 Nanoparticles: A Comparative Study
Authors: Mehto Akanksha , Chauhan Jyotsna , Mehto Varsha R.
Published: June 2024

Background::

This study presents the successful fabrication of composite membranes
composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer blended with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles
and a combination of titanium dioxide/zirconium dioxide (TiO2/ZrO2) nanoparticles. The features
of composite membranes were analyzed with a specific focus on comparing the characteristics of
PVA/TiO2 and PVA/TiO2/ZrO2 composite membranes.

Methods::

TiO2 and ZrO2 nanoparticles were prepared using the sol-gel method. PVA/TiO2 and
PVA/TiO2/ZrO2 composite membranes were fabricated utilizing the solution casting method. A
controlled method of production of nanoparticles and their uniform dispersion inside the polymer
matrix are the key components contributing to the success of this approach. TiO2 and ZrO2 nanoparticles
and their composite membranes were characterized through various characterization
methods encompassing X-ray diffraction (XRD) study, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence
(PL) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform
infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis.

Results::

The XRD study revealed improved crystallinity in composite membranes. The
PVA/TiO2/ZrO2 membrane possessed a greater level of crystallinity than the PVA/TiO2 membrane.
The composite membranes exhibited enhanced absorption and PL behaviour. The FTIR spectra
revealed the creation of a charge-transfer complex among the PVA, TiO2 and ZrO2. The AFM
study indicates that surface roughness increases after doping

Conclusions::

Good concurrence is established between grain size calculated by XRD and TEM.
PVA/TiO2/ZrO2 exhibits more improved characteristics than PVA/TiO2 because of the composite
versatile properties resulting from the combining of two inorganic structural components with polymer.
Such characteristics render it an appealing option for optical and optoelectronic device applications.
Optic Disc Infiltration as a First Sign of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Relapse: A Case Report
Authors: Alamri Saeed S. , Jammah Abdullah A. , AlKhaldi Saleh A. , AlKharashi Abdulkarim A. , Aljatham Adel A.
Published: June 2024

Introduction

This case report presents a unique manifestation of relapsed B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) involving the ocular system. This study contributes to the scientific literature by providing documented evidence of ocular complications, specifically central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), and optic nerve infiltration, in a patient experiencing the relapse of ALL.

Case Presentation

A 17-year-old male with a history of B-cell ALL presented with decreased vision in the right eye. Clinical examination revealed CRVO, CRAO, and optic nerve infiltration by leukemic cells. Imaging studies confirmed the presence of a retro-orbital mass and subretinal choroidal involvement. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy confirmed relapsed of ALL. The patient was subsequently referred for further management.

Conclusion

This case highlights the importance of considering ocular manifestations, such as CRVO, CRAO, and optic nerve infiltration, in patients with relapsed ALL. Ophthalmological evaluation should be included in the follow-up and management of ALL patients to detect and manage ocular complications promptly. Early recognition and treatment of ocular manifestations can improve outcomes and quality of life for these patients.
A New Consistent Concept Between the I-change Model and the Transtheoretical Outcome to Imply the Leading Guideline of Depression Behavior Health Change Using Social Media
Authors: Nusawat Piangruthai , Leelasantitham Adisorn
Published: June 2024

Introduction

The number of patients suffering from depression is growing. It has become a serious global public health issue affecting individuals of all ages, contributing to the primary causes of disabilities and suicides. Therefore, proper care and treatment for patients with depression have become unprecedentedly important.

Objective

The main objective of this study was to present a new, consistent conceptual model for changing the health behavior of patients with depression using social media by combining factors from the I-change model theory with the transtheoretical outcome of behavioral health change and to present guidelines that have implications for practice.

Methods

The research design is quantitative, in which data are collected from a questionnaire according to the proposed conceptual model. One hundred and eighty patients with mild and moderate depression who were aged 18 years and over were recruited using simple random sampling, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modelling.

Results

The results of the study from the perspective of patients with depression found that all elements of the I-change model information, awareness, motivation, intention, and action can explain the consistent relationship between the I-change model factors and the transtheoretical outcome, which represents a related relationship in terms of theory.

Conclusion

Based on the transtheoretical model, the results can be translated into practice for changing health behavior in patients with depression, which may lead to guidelines for designing and implementing treatments targeting behavior modifications in such patients, their caregivers, and other parties involved. Guidelines based on the findings of this study can help reduce the risks of the use of social media in such patients and provide psychiatric knowledge to those involved in the treatment processes. Such guidelines may improve the effectiveness of treatment programs targeting behavior change in patient care.
A National Skill Qualification Framework in India
Authors: Yadav Dinesh , Ekta  , Wahi Sajan Kumar , Sharma Sunil Kumar , Neha
Published: June 2024

This chapter addresses the need for skill development with a specific focus
on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). The attempt is made to
streamline the core of NSQF itself for improved understanding of the concept by
simplifying the application of the NSQF in organizing the educational learning
outcomes in a series of levels that can be mapped with competencies for the agility of
the learner in both education system and employment sector. The core objective, the
significance of the NSQF in the education system, its functionality, and international
experience with qualification frameworks are the main topics discussed in this chapter.
Bridging the Gender Gap with Virtual Learning
Authors: Singh Krishnakant , Gupta Pooja , Gupta Archana , Neha
Published: June 2024

Interaction between people has become a lot simpler in modern times
because of the ever- widening interface between humans and technology, which itself
is an outcome of the “Digital Revolution”. In the contemporary scenario, access to
digital information has become a basic requirement for navigating through everyday
life, whether in education, security, business, or other sectors. However, even with such
a broad reach, there are certain sections of the society that remain untouched by the
advances in technology. The COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent closure of educational institutions
around the world left us all stranded in our homes forcing us to rely solely on a virtual
environment for education, information access, and even for everyday interactions
(Barrot et al., 2021). In this context, the already persistent issue of “digital gender bias
and discrimination” re-emerged and got magnified, especially in poor and
underdeveloped regions. Numerous studies and reports have highlighted how women
were not treated equally and were not fully included in this new revolution, which
allowed inequalities to linger on, and in some circumstances, even worsen.
This chapter presents a study that explores how virtual learning environments and
education can enhance female entrepreneurship, leadership, and empowerment in
today's world. The advent of digitalization, particularly in the context of the COVID-19
epidemic, has had a significant impact on how information can be accessed, processed,
and transformed into knowledge-transforming these variables into critical components
of economic creation and political power. In a rapidly digitizing world, it is crucial to
develop multiple educational streams for varied talents, but it is even more important to
ensure that women emerge as significant stakeholders in this new digital setup.
Keeping this in mind, the chapter outlines the challenges that women have experienced
and continue to confront in the digital world, as well as the recommendations for
making the e-environment more egalitarian and progressive.
Blockchain Technology in Education
Authors: Tyagi Shobha , Tyagi Shobha , Kumar Deepak
Published: June 2024

As a decentralised platform, blockchain may be used by educational
organisations to exchange details about online courses and programmes, as well as by
students to rate what is offered online. This will aid in the discovery of accredited
programmes that will help other students enhance their education. The management of
academic records as well as how students and teachers collaborate have the potential to
be significantly changed by blockchain. Blockchain's distributed ledger technology can
significantly improve the transparency and accountability of the education sector.
Numerous aspects of education could be impacted by blockchain, including keeping
student information, awarding certifications and diplomas, storing papers, and
developing curriculum and courses. Smart contracts can be used to create exam papers,
and blockchain-enabled technology can be applied to evaluation as well. In the Gartner
study, approximately 50% of respondents from the higher education sector expressed a
lack of interest in using blockchain. This opposition may be mostly attributed to the
challenges of technological integration, such as worries about security, scalability,
adoption rate, and cost. In this chapter, the function of blockchain in the educational
space is examined, along with all of its applications and difficulties.
Analisis Pengaruh Status Gizi Terhadap Kejadian Anemia pada Remaja Putri di SMA Hangtuah Kota Tarakan
Authors:   Universitas Borneo Tarakan, Jalan. Amal Lama No. 1 Kelurahan Pantai Amal, Kecamatan Tarakan Timur, Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Noviyanti Nur Indah , Johan Reza Bintangdari ,   Universitas Borneo Tarakan, Jalan. Amal Lama No. 1 Kelurahan Pantai Amal, Kecamatan Tarakan Timur, Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Padlilah Rahmi ,   Universitas Borneo Tarakan, Jalan. Amal Lama No. 1 Kelurahan Pantai Amal, Kecamatan Tarakan Timur, Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Ruqaiyah Ruqaiyah ,   Universitas Borneo Tarakan, Jalan. Amal Lama No. 1 Kelurahan Pantai Amal, Kecamatan Tarakan Timur, Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara
Published: June 2024

Anemia is still a global issue in adolescent girls. Adolescent girls have the privilege that every month experience menstruation. Adequate nutrition is needed to optimize growth and development. Nutritional status is a risk factor for anemia. Energy and protein needs in adolescents increase due to growth support. Moreover, the activity of adolescents also increases, so they need food that contains good nutrition. This study aims to determine the influence of nutritional status on the incidence of anemia in young women. This was an analytic study with a cross-sectional design. There were 30 young women involved in this study according to the inclusion criteria. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Three stages of data collection were anthropometric measurements, laboratory tests, and questionnaires. Data analysis used chi-square. That 63.3% of adolescent girls experienced anemia. Adolescents with anemia had normal nutritional status (36.7%), underweight (23.3%), severely underweight (10%), and obese (3.3%), but adolescents are still affected by anemia. Based on the results of statistical tests, there was an effect of nutritional status on the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls. The need for good nutrition is needed at this time. The need for good nutrition is very needed at this time. Efforts to provide blood booster tablets and dissemination of information about balanced nutrition and iron-containing foods are also urgently needed.
Pengaruh Pemberian Ekstrak Tauge Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Microgreen Selada (Lactuca sativa L.) pada Media Tanam Berbeda
Authors: Rahmadea Aurellia , Yulianah Izmi
Published: June 2024

Selada (Lactuca sativa L.) merupakan jenis tanaman sayuran yang banyak dikonsumsi karena kandungan gizi tinggi. Microgreen merupakan salah satu teknik budidaya untuk menghasilkan tanaman muda dengan kandungan nutrisi lebih tinggi. Input nutrisi dan media taman yang tepat diperlukan untuk menunjang pertumbuhan dan hasil microgreen. Salah satu bahan organik yang dapat digunakan yaitu dengan ekstrak tauge. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui interaksi antara media tanam dan pemberian ekstrak tauge terhadaap pertumbuhan dan hasil microgreen selada. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni hingga Juli 2023 di greenhouse lahan percobaan Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya, yang terletak di Kelurahan Jatimulyo, Kecamatan Lowokwaru, Kota Malang. Penelitian disusun dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RALF) Faktorial yang terdiri dari dua faktor yakni, media tanam dan pemberian ekstrak tauge yang terdiri dari 3 taraf. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media tanam rockwool dan cocopeat dengan ekstrak tauge 30% dan 50% memberikan hasil tinggi tanaman yang tidak berbeda nyata, hasil daya kecambah terbaik terdapat pada perlakuan media tanam rockwool dan arang sekam dengan ekstrak tauge 50%, berat segar terbaik pada perlakuan media tanam arang sekam + ekstrak tauge 50% dan berbeda nyata dengan perlakuan media tanam rockwool + ekstrak tauge 50% dan cocopeat + kontrol.
Respon Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Empat Varietas Bayam Merah (Amaranthus tricolor L.) dengan Pemberian Beberapa Dosis PGPR
Authors: Bellindga Rud Yulika Putri  , Yulianah Izmi
Published: June 2024

Bayam merah dikenal sebagai sumber makanan yang kaya akan sumber protein, vitamin A, B dan C serta mengandung garam mineral seperti fosfor, kalsium dan zat besi. Pemanfaatan PGPR dan varietas unggul untuk meningkatkan produksi bayam merah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk Mempelajari respon pertumbuhan dan hasil beberapa varietas bayam merah terhadap pemberiaan beberapa dosis PGPR. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei – Juni 2023 di lahan yang bertempat di Desa Duyung, Kecamatan Takeran, Kabupaten Magetan. Bahan yang digunakan adalah benih tanaman bayam merah dengan 4 jenis varietas yaitu varietas Mira, varietas Baret Merah, varietas Red Lady, varietas Manila dan larutan PGPR. Metode penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) yang terdiri dari 2 faktor perlakuan 3 kali ulangan. Data hasil pengamatan dianilisis menggunakan analisi ragam (ANOVA) dan uji lanjut menggunakan BNJ dengan Taraf 5%. Terdapat respon terhadap varietas bayam merah dengan pemberian dosis PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman. Respon varietas bayam merah dengan pemberian PGPR terhadap hasil yang didapat tidak berbeda dengan perlakuan tanpa pemberian PGPR (kontrol).
 
Kata Kunci: Bayam Merah, PGPR, Hasil, Varietas.
Pengaruh Intensitas Cahaya dan Periode Aklimatisasi terhadap Ketahanan Tanaman Hias Lili Paris (Chlorophytum Comosum) di Dalam Ruang
Authors: Alfatoni Imam Yuhri , Sitawati
Published: June 2024

Penggunaan tanaman hias sebagai unsur dekorasi dinilai dapat menambah estetika di dalam ruangan. Salah satu tanaman yang sering digunakan adalah tanaman lili paris (Chlorophytum comosum). Kelemahan penggunaan tanaman Lili paris (Chlorophytum comosum) adalah daya tahannya yang tidak mampu bertahan lama berada di dalam ruangan. Aklimatisasi merupakan salah satu upaya yang bisa dilakukan untuk meningkatkan ketahanan tanaman ketika ditempatkan di dalam ruangan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan intensitas cahaya dan lama waktu aklimatisasi terhadap perubahan morfologi dan fisiologi tanaman lili paris (Chlorophytum comosum) selama ditempatkan di dalam ruangan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di lahan percobaan yang terletak di Kec.Kebomas Kab. Gresik pada bulan Februari – Mei 2022. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Petak Tersarang (Nested design) dengan dua faktor, yaitu Intensitas Cahaya dengan 4 taraf N1:100%, N2:35%, N3:25%, dan N4:15% sebagai faktor pertama dan periode aklimatisasi dengan 3 taraf yaitu, A1:6minggu, A2:4minggu, dan A3:4minggusebagai faktor kedua. Ulangan dilakukan sebanyak tiga kali dan diuji lanjut menggunakan BNT 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat interaksi antara perbedaan intensitas cahaya dan periode aklimatisasi terhadap perubahan morfologi dan fisiologi tanaman ketika ditempatkan di dalam ruangan. Perlakuan aklimatsisasi pada intensitas cahaya sebesar 15% selama 6 minggu mampu memberikan peningkatan terhadap pertumbuhan jumlah daun, luas daun dan indeks klorofil tanaman lili Paris (Chlorophytum comosum) ketika ditempatkan di dalam ruangan
The Comparison between Microwave Steam Distillation and Microwave Steam Diffusion in Extraction of Citronella Oil
Authors:   Teknik Kimia, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Putra Sandy Buana , Zamzami Muhammad Rifqy , Pujiastuti Caecilia , Erliyanti Nove Kartika , Panjaitan Renova
Published: June 2024

Citronella essential oil extraction can be settled through various methods. The extraction method used can affect the quantity of the essential oil obtained. The advanced extraction method provides good efficiency and effectiveness. One of the advanced extraction methods is Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE). The MAE method has many developments, including Microwave Steam Distillation (MSD) and Microwave Steam Diffusion (MSDf). In this research, the MSD and MSDf methods were studied by comparing the products of citronella oil obtained. In addition, the general techniques of MSD and MSDf were compared with the MSD and MSDf methods by applying the Chouhan technique. The results showed that the yield extraction of citronella oil using the MSD method was higher than that of the MSDf method, whether with or without the application of the Chouhan technique, where the highest yield was 3.2% (w/w) obtained by using the MSD method combined with the Chouhan technique. Analysis of the refractive index and color of citronella oil products obtained using the MSD and MSDf methods with or without modified by Chouhan technique generally have met the SNI standard. Besides, the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) analysis showed that the main component in citronella oil extracted using the MSD and MSDf methods was the same, namely geraniol, in the value of 48.52% and 46.82%, respectively.
Unthinking Mastery with Suzanne Césaire
Authors: Kok Sara
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to read together Julietta Singh’s Unthinking Mastery and Suzanne Césaire’s The Great Camouflage in order to uncover the narrative spaces in Césaire’s work that can be fruitful for unthinking mastery. I identify four connected themes in Césaire’s work. Surrealism, rejection of doudou-ism and the natural disaster explicitly reject the construction of the Caribbean as one exoticized place and mechanisms of categorization. The only stable identity of the Caribbean is its instability. The figure of the plant-human adds to this and transcends the human/non-human dichotomy in a way that dismantles this central dichotomy altogether.
Peran Orang Tua terhadap Perkembangan Bahasa pada Anak dengan Usia Golden Age
Authors: Wiyono Gayuh Harimurti , Hendriani Wiwin , Yoenanto Nono H. , Paramita Pramesti Pradna
Published: June 2024

Peran orang tua sebagai pendamping tumbuh kembang seorang anak di setiap perkembangannya termasuk perkembangan bahasa, pada penelitian ini peneliti ingin mengkaji bagaimana pola asuh dapat mempengaruhi perkembangan bahasa anak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan literatur review dengan adalah Systematic Literature Review, menggunakan artikel yang telah dikumpulkan dari Google Scholar dan sofware Publish for Perish. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pola asuh demokratis mempengaruhi perkembangan bahasa dikarenakan anak diberi kesempatan untuk bersosialisasi, selain itu pola asuh yang baik juga berasal dari orang tua yang memiliki latar belakang pendidikan yang tinggi, semakin tinggi latar belakang pendidikan orang tua maka pola asuh yang mereka terapkan juga semakin baik. Pola asuh yang baik adalah pola asuh demokratis dikarenakan anak diberi kebebasan untuk bersosialisasi namun dengan tetap memperhatikan norma sosial
Development and Validation of a Measure for Seeking Health Information in the Diabetes Online Community: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Hughes Allyson S , Beach Sarah , Vasistha Spruhaa , Heydarian Nazanin , Morera Osvaldo
Published: June 2024

Background

Individuals with chronic diseases often search for health information online. The Diabetes Online Community (DOC) is an active community with members who exchange health information; however, few studies have examined health information brokering in the DOC.

Objective

The aim of this study was to develop and validate the Attitudes Toward Seeking Health Information Online (ATSHIO) scale in a sample of adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Methods

People with T1D were recruited through the DOC, specifically Facebook and Twitter. They were provided with a Qualtrics link to complete the survey. This was a mixed methods study that used thematic analysis along with existing theory and formative research to design the quantitative ATSHIO scale.

Results

A total of 166 people with T1D participated in this study. Confirmatory factor analyses determined a 2-factor scale (Trusting and Evaluating Online Health Information in the DOC and Engaging With Online Health Information in the DOC) with good convergent validity and discriminant validity. Correlations were found between social support, online health information–seeking, diabetes distress, and disease management.

Conclusions

The ATSHIO scale can be used to investigate how people with diabetes are using the internet for obtaining health information, which is especially relevant in the age of telehealth and Health 2.0.
Effect of Semaglutide on Physical Function, Body Composition, and Biomarkers of Aging in Older Adults With Overweight and Insulin Resistance: Protocol for an Open-Labeled Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Cortes Tiffany M , Vasquez Libia , Serra Monica C , Robbins Ronna , Stepanenko Allison , Brown Kevin , Barrus Hannah , Campos Annalisa , Espinoza Sara E , Musi Nicolas
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or prediabetes are at increased risk of adverse changes in body composition, physical function, and aging-related biomarkers compared to those with normal glucose tolerance. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist that has been approved for T2DM and chronic weight management. Although semaglutide is effective for weight loss and T2DM management, its effects on lean body mass, physical function, and biomarkers of aging are understudied in older adults.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to compare the effects of lifestyle counseling with and that without semaglutide on body composition, physical function, and biomarkers of aging in older adults.

METHODS

This is an open-label randomized controlled trial. A total of 20 adults (aged 65 years and older) with elevated BMI (27-40 kg/m2) and prediabetes or well-controlled T2DM (hemoglobin A1c 5.7%-7.5%) are recruited, stratified by sex, and randomized 1:1 to one of 2 groups (semaglutide plus lifestyle counseling vs lifestyle counseling alone) and followed up for 5 months. Those in the semaglutide group are titrated to 1 mg weekly, as tolerated, for 12 weeks. Lifestyle counseling is given by registered dietitians and based on the Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Change Program. Our primary outcomes include changes in lean mass, physical function, and biomarkers of aging. Body composition is measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and includes total fat mass and lean mass. Physical function is measured by 6-minute walk distance, grip strength, and short physical performance battery. Biomarkers of aging are measured in blood, skeletal muscle, and abdominal adipose tissue to include C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factors α, and β galactosidase staining.

RESULTS

The study was funded in December 2021 with a projected data collection period from spring 2023 through summer 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite the elevated risk of adverse changes in body composition, physical function, and biomarkers of aging among older adults with glucose intolerance and elevated adiposity, the benefits and risks of commonly prescribed antihyperglycemic or weight loss medications such as semaglutide are understudied. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap to inform clinicians about the potential for additional clinically meaningful, nonglycemic effects of semaglutide.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05786521; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05786521

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/62667
Exploring the needs and user experience of people with early-stage dementia for mobile-health applications for cognitive and physical activation - a qualitative study in Germany (Preprint)
Authors: von Bosse Alexa , Klein Melina , Kunze Christophe
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Background: The demand for support among people with dementia (PWD) is increasing with a diminishing capacity for providing care. As the trend of aging at home continues, technologies can help maintain PWD's autonomy, enabling them to live independently for as long as possible. Furthermore, digital applications can have numerous positive biopsychosocial effects on the health of PWD, including physical, cognitive, and social functions.

OBJECTIVE

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the needs and requirements of people with dementia regarding a prototype application for the promotion of cognitive and physical activity on a tablet computer.

METHODS

Methods: We conducted a methodical triangulation combining semi-structured interviews with people with dementia, as part of the testing of a tablet-based application, with overt external participant observations during usage. The chosen method for analysis was qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz.

RESULTS

Results: The participants had varying abilities and prior experience with technology. While most participants were initially hesitant to use the tablet independently, they were more willing to try it after receiving encouragement. Some individuals required more assistance during usage than others, indicating the need for individualized adjustments. Connecting biographically to the content is crucial for cognitive tasks to minimize overload for PWD. The Participants appreciated social interaction with the researchers and direct communication. Therefore, it is important to consider the role of personal support when developing and implementing technology.

CONCLUSIONS

Conclusions: The successful implementation and use of technology require acceptance and a working interaction between PWD, technology, and caregiver (CG) or caring relatives (CR) acting as personal support. The acceptance of the application was found to be less influenced by the types and presentation of tasks, but rather by their content and the social interaction. Ideally, PWD would receive one-to-one support during use. However, this requires additional time and financial resources, which are often limited in care settings.