bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peran Humas dalam Membangun Citra Positif Kwartir Daerah Gerakan Pramuka Jambi
Authors: Reza Iqbal Muhammad , Samsu  , Junaidi Muhammad , Ardiyansyah
Published: July 2024

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi mengakibatkan penyebaran informasi yang merambah secara masif dan terstruktur dari kota hingga ke desa, bahkan dari kalangan tua hingga kalangan muda. Memberikan kenyataan bahwa di era globalisasi perkembangan bidang kehumasan sangat berperan dalam kemajuan suatu lembaga. Humas bertugas untuk memberi dan menerima informasi secara actual, terpercaya serta mampu mempertahankan komunikasi dan hubungan yang baik antar lembaga internal sekaligus eksternal. Konteks diatas berkaitan dengan yang terjadi di kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka Jambi yang menjadi sebuah lembaga dalam memimpin organisasi gerakan pramuka di Provinsi Jambi, yang dinilai perlu adanya bidang kehumasan  untuk mempertahankan eksistensi di tengah masyarakat umum melalui peran humas dalam membentuk citra positif. Maka dari itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengungkapkan peran humas kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka jambi dalam membangun citra positif serta mendeskripsikan faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam membangun citra positif di kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka Jambi. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan datanya yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan metode Miles dan Huberman yaitu, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi data. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka Jambi memiliki bidang kehumasan yang menjalankan tugas dan tanggung jawab nya dengan baik dan benar. Selain dari itu, humas kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka Jambi juga menjaga komunikasi dan hubungan yang baik antar public internal dan juga public eksternal. Cara kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka Jambi dalam membangun citra positifnya adalah dengan mengedepankan kode kehormatan gerakan pramuka dan juga melaksanakan program kerja yang dikemas dalam 12 bakit kwartir daerah gerakan pramuka Jambi.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Busana Nasional Modifikasi Ready to Wear di Kabupaten Batu Bara
Authors: Erni Erni , Rambe Armaini , Anggraini Yudhistira , Harmen Hilma , Bahri Halimul
Published: July 2024

Perupuk merupakan desa di kecamatan Lima Puluh Pesisir, kabupaten Batu Bara. Kabupaten Batu Bara dikenal sebagai sentra industri songket Melayu Batu Bara di Sumatera Utara. Potensi industrI songket ini belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal oleh mitra dalam meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga. Pendapatan utama ibu-ibu di desa Perupuk  adalah menenun dan menjahit. Namun, masalah yang dihadapi oleh mitra yaitu kurangnya kreatifitas dalam memanfaatkan tenunan songket Melayu Batu Bara menjadi busana nasional modifikasi ready to wear. Padahal, melalui industri fashion mitra dapat meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga dan dapat memanfaatkan produk busana menjadi platform pengenalan bentuk warisan budaya melalui tenun songket Melayu Batu Bara. Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) yaitu memberikan pelatihan pembuatan busana nasional modifikasi ready to wear di desa Perupuk, kecamatan Lima Puluh Pesisir, Kab. Batu Bara. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan PKM ini yaitu penyuluhan, pelatihan dan evaluasi. Penyuluhan dilakukan dengan memberi edukasi pengetahuan konsep busana ready to wear. Pengetahuan mitra dalam menciptakan busana ready to wear menggunakan tenun songket Melayu Batu Bara me­ning­kat secara signifikan. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan mitra meningkat sebesar 81.6% kategori baik. Mitra mampu menganalisis konsep desain busana ready to wear, pembuatan pola, merubah pola sesuai desain, pengetahuan merancang bahan dan teknik menjahit busana. PKM ini diharapkan mampu membantu mitra dalam memanfaatkan potensi budaya daerah dan penguatan ekonomi masyarakat setempat serta memastikan produk busana ready to wear tetap mempertahankan identitas tenun songket Melayu Batu Bara.
Informacijsko-referalna usluga Pitajte knjižničare
Authors: Zubčić Peleski Maja , Štrbac Nikolina , Bakarić Ana
Published: July 2024

Cilj. Cilj je rada dobiti uvid u promjene informacijskih potreba i navika korisnika mrežne usluge Pitajte knjižničare koju pružaju hrvatske narodne knjižnice od 2004. godine.

Metodologija. Po uzoru na istraživanje Jagode Ille i Helene Novak i analizu informacijskih upita korisnika u prve četiri godine provođenja usluge od 2004. do 2008. godine, provedena je analiza postavljenih informacijskih upita od 2018. do 2022. godine. Korištenjem iste metodologije i vremenskog okvira omogućena je komparativna analiza dobivenih podataka s obzirom na stupanj obrazovanja korisnika, broj i vrstu informacijskih upita koji su podijeljeni u četiri skupine (zahtjevi za usmjeravanjem, brza ili faktografska informacija, bibliografska informacija i ostali upiti), zadovoljstvo korisnika uslugom te broj knjižničara uključenih u uslugu.

Rezultati. Rezultati istraživanja za razdoblje 2018. – 2022. ukazali su na veći broj postavljenih upita, promjenu obrazovne strukture korisnika usluge i promjenu u vrsti postavljenih upita u odnosu na prve četiri godine provođenja usluge (2004. – 2008.), kao i na neprekidan rast broja knjižničara uključenih u mrežnu uslugu Pitajte knjižničare.

Originalnost/vrijednost. Vrijednost rada očituje se u prepoznavanju promjena u informacijskim upitima i novim informacijskim potrebama korisnika mrežne referalne usluge hrvatskih narodnih knjižnica Pitajte knjižničare koja je dostupna korisnicima od 2004. godine.
Reading 21st Century Architecture through the Concept of Chaos: A Method Suggestion
Authors: Küçük Pınar , Tavşan Filiz
Published: July 2024

The dynamic and productive process experienced in architecture has led to new phenomena in how chaos can be expressed in architecture. This study is a case study in line with its aims and assumptions. In the first stage of the study, it was considered important to understand chaos and determine what it refers to conceptually. For this purpose, content analysis was performed by reaching the definitions expressing chaos within a limited framework, and concept categories and sub-concepts expressing chaos were obtained. A testing tool was created through the selected categories and sub-concepts. With this testing tool, descriptive case studies were carried out on 20 buildings. As a result of these studies, a relation diagram that helps to determine the chaos-building relationship was organised for each building. These diagrams were evaluated by establishing links between where and how the concept categories in the conceptual chaos diagram gained meaning throughout the structure. As a result of these evaluations, an attempt was made to explain the readability of architecture depending on the effect of chaos on the meaning and evaluation of the building and its accompanying space.
Examination of the Design Competence of Superstructures and Outdoor Facilities in the Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park
Authors: Eşlik Burhan , Göktuğ Tendü Hilal
Published: July 2024

The design proficiency of recreational areas, superstructures, and outdoor facilities in national parks is a crucial aspect in the context of the identity of the National Park and visitor satisfaction. This research endeavors to assess the adequacy of 20 frequently utilized superstructures and outdoor facilities within the Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, focusing on 16 design criteria. Observations conducted for this purpose revealed that directional signs received the highest rating, while trash bins received the lowest. Among the observed locations, the main axis location achieved the highest success percentage, whereas Kavaklıburun Bay scored the lowest. Considering the average success percentage across all locations, it was concluded that the Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park attained a partial success rate of 65.76%. In light of the results, new designs are proposed to enhance the d of the superstructures and outdoor facilities in the national park.
Pengaruh Kedalaman Potong Menggunakan Insert Radius 0,4 mm cnmg 120404n Terhadap Kekasaran Permukaan (Surface Roughness) Baja Karbon S45C
Authors: Febrianton Adi , Putri Indah Purnama , Romiyadi Romiyadi , Irwan Purnama , Sihotang Psalmen
Published: July 2024

In the practical and sophisticated world of the manufacturing industry, the best product results are needed. To answer market needs that want products with maximum results and produce them in a short time, the non-conventional Computer Numerical Controlled Lathe (CNC) is available as a machine tool production tool that is controlled using a computer system to cut workpieces which are rotated to determine the roughness value on the workpiece surface. The aim of this research is to obtain the lowest surface roughness results. Using S45C carbon steel material with Sumitomo CNMG 120404-N-Gu-AC8025 brand insert with a Radius of 0.4 mm on the SKT 160A CNC Turning machine. The next process is the process of turning the workpiece with variations in cutting depth of 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm , 0.9mm, 1.0mm, 1.1mm. Using the G96 program code, the feed movement is 0.15 mm/rev with a constant spindle speed of 2700 rpm and using a Stylus as a measure of surface roughness value. By carrying out 1 test on 11 samples, each sample consisting of 3 test points. Based on the results of surface roughness data, the lowest average Ra roughness results for an insert radius of 0.4 mm were 1,115 µm at a cutting depth of 0.6 mm and was included in the roughness tolerance value N6.
Clinical Significance of miR-339-5p in Early Diagnosis and Predicting Pregnancy Outcome of Chinese Patients with Liver Injury in Pregnancy
Authors: Wang Ying , Yuan Lichao , Hu Falong , Yu Huilan , Yang Qiaofang , Zheng Xiujuan
Published: July 2024

Background: Liver injury in pregnancy significantly impacts the physical and mental health of pregnant women, and finding a potential therapeutic target is crucial for early prediction and improving adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to examine the relationship between miR-339-5p expression and early diagnosis and pregnancy outcomes in patients experiencing liver injury in pregnancy. Methods: A retrospective study of 63 patients with liver injury in pregnancy. The expression of miR-339-5p in plasma of patients with liver health and liver injury in pregnancy was detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The value of miR-339-5p in the diagnosis and pregnancy outcomes of patients with liver injury in pregnancy was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and Cox regression analysis. Results: The alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bile acids (TBA), total bilirubin (TBIL) levels and miR-339-5p expression of patients in the intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP) and acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) groups, respectively, were statistically significant compared with those in the healthy control (HC) group (p < 0.05). MiR-339-5p expression was significantly lower in patients with liver injury in pregnancy compared to healthy individuals. This difference could be used to distinguish between healthy individuals and those with liver injury in pregnancy (area under the curve (AUC) = 0.897, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 0.843–0.951). In addition, ALT (r = –0.686), AST (r = –0.699) and TBA (r = –0.706) were highly negatively correlated with miR-339-5p expression, respectively. MiR-339-5p can be used as a biomarker of liver injury in pregnancy to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes. Conclusions: MiR-339-5p could potentially be used as a potential molecular marker for early diagnosis of liver injury in pregnancy and the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Bacterial Load on the Surface of Amniocentesis Operators with or without Long-Sleeved Surgical Gowns: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Wang Jinyu , Song Ying , Sun Lingling , Liu Xijing , Zhou Fan , Zhao Qianying , Wang Jing , Zhang Xuemei , Yang Mei , Xie Dan , Hu Ting , Liu Shanling
Published: July 2024

Background: There is currently no specific requirement for operator’s attires performing amniocentesis, especially for repetitive amniocenteses. We investigated the contamination status on the surface of operators with or without long-sleeved surgical gowns during repetitive amniocenteses to examine whether they are different. Methods: In a prospective cohort study, consecutive samples were collected from the surface of amniocentesis operators with short-sleeved scrubs (bare arms) or with long-sleeved surgical gowns on 4 sites (including the left and right proximal medial forearm, and the left and right ventral wrist). There were 7 time spots during each sampling period. Results: The highest colony count among all plates was 65 colony forming units (cfu)/plate. We observed 85.3% (382/448) and 65.1% (255/392) plates with 0 colony count from operators with bare arms and in surgical gowns, respectively. Moreover, the bacterial load of the group with surgical gowns had an increasing trend with time while the other group showed a contrary trend. Conclusions: All colony counts observed were within the hygiene specification of the National Health Commission of China. Instead of attires, other measures with high-quality evidence including surveillance of hand hygiene and control of indoor air bacterial load should be given more attention.
Evaluating Hematological Inflammatory Markers as Predictors of Preeclampsia
Authors: Genc Serife Ozlem , Erdal Huseyin
Published: July 2024

Background: Preeclampsia, affecting 2–8% of pregnancies, is characterized by new-onset hypertension, proteinuria, and edema, stemming from placental dysfunction and subsequent inflammatory cascade activation. This study aimed to test the predictive ability of hematological indices in predicting preeclampsia. Therefore, predicting the diagnosis of preeclampsia earlier with higher accuracy could potentially preserve the lives of both the mother and the fetus, while also reducing the rates of complications. Methods: This retrospective study included two groups: patients with preeclampsia and a matched control group without additional medical conditions, both having undergone childbirth in the same gestational week. The primary difference between the groups was the preeclampsia diagnosis. Hematological parameters and inflammatory indices were compared for analysis. Results: Statistical significance was observed between derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (dNLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SIRI) and pan-immune inflammation value (PIV) between groups. The dNLR and PIV showed predictive relevance for preeclampsia (p < 0.05). However, their predictive performance was weak (under the curve (AUC) <0.5). A composite index (CoI) combining these indices achieved a higher AUC of 0.62, indicating limited better predictive performance capability. Conclusions: These findings affirm the correlation between preeclampsia and increased inflammation. Inflammatory markers like the dNLR, SIRI, and PIV showed statistical significance but were not practically useful in clinical settings due to their low sensitivity and specificity. The results highlight the necessity of exploring a CoI, which combines these markers, to enhance predictive accuracy and clinical utility.
Exploring Implicit Biological Heterogeneity in ASD Diagnosis Using a Multi-Head Attention Graph Neural Network
Authors: Moon Hyung-Jun , Cho Sung-Bae
Published: July 2024

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder exhibiting heterogeneous characteristics in patients, including variability in developmental progression and distinct neuroanatomical features influenced by sex and age. Recent advances in deep learning models based on functional connectivity (FC) graphs have produced promising results, but they have focused on generalized global activation patterns and failed to capture specialized regional characteristics and accurately assess disease indications. Methods: To overcome these limitations, we propose a novel deep learning method that models FC with multi-head attention, which enables simultaneous modeling of the intricate and variable patterns of brain connectivity associated with ASD, effectively extracting abnormal patterns of brain connectivity. The proposed method not only identifies region-specific correlations but also emphasizes connections at specific, transient time points from diverse perspectives. The extracted FC is transformed into a graph, assigning weighted labels to the edges to reflect the degree of correlation, which is then processed using a graph neural network capable of handling edge labels. Results: Experiments on the autism brain imaging data exchange (ABIDE) I and II datasets, which include a heterogeneous cohort, showed superior performance over the state-of-the-art methods, improving accuracy by up to 3.7%p. The incorporation of multi-head attention in FC analysis markedly improved the distinction between typical brains and those affected by ASD. Additionally, the ablation study validated diverse brain characteristics in ASD patients across different ages and sexes, offering insightful interpretations. Conclusion: These results emphasize the effectiveness of the method in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and its potential in advancing neurological research for ASD diagnosis.
Takotsubo Syndrome Associated with Neurally Mediated Reflex Syncope: A Meta-summary of Case Reports and Literature Review
Authors: Russo Vincenzo , Pecori Filippo , Colalillo Nicola , Massimo Nicola , Valentino Giovanni Battista , Comune Angelo , Parente Erika , Nigro Gerardo
Published: July 2024

Background: Neurally mediated reflex syncope (NMRS) has been recently described as a possible trigger of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). There are few data in the literature about this association. Methods: In the present meta-summary, 6 case reports describing patients who experienced TTS following an NMRS episode were included. Patient characteristics, triggers and type of syncope were collected. Results: A total of 7 patients with a median age of 63.4 years (interquartile range, IQR: 47.5–76) were evaluated; 71.4% were females, mainly in the menopausal state (80%). The TTS triggers were: vasovagal syncope in 6 patients (85.7%) and situational syncope in 1 patient (14.3%). 2 patients underwent a comprehensive clinical evaluation which showed a cardioinhibitory response. Conclusions: NMRS due to sudden orthostatism and emotional stress, mainly with a cardioinhibitory response, has been associated with the onset of TTS, in particular among female patients in a menopausal state.
The Serum NLRP1 Level and Coronary Artery Calcification: From Association to Development of a Risk-Prediction Nomogram
Authors: Peng Jingfeng , Zhou Bihan , Xu Tao , Hu Xiabing , Zhu Yinghua , Wang Yixiao , Pan Siyu , Li Wenhua , Qian Wenhao , Zong Jing , Li Fangfang
Published: July 2024

Background: To investigate the correlation between inflammasomes and coronary artery calcification (CAC), and develop and validating a nomogram for predicting the risk of CAC in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: A total of 626 patients with CAD at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into the calcification group and the non-calcification group based on the assessment of coronary calcification. We constructed a training set and a validation set through random assignment. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression and multivariate analysis were performed to identify independent risk factors of CAC in patients with CAD. Based on these independent predictors, we developed a web-based dynamic nomogram prediction model. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC), calibration curves, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to evaluate this nomogram. Results: Age, smoking, diabetes mellitus (DM), hyperlipidemia, the serum level of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor protein 1 (NLRP1), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and triglycerides (TG) were identified as independent risk factors of CAC. The AUC-ROC of the nomogram is 0.881 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.850–0.912) in the training set and 0.825 (95% CI: 0.760–0.876) in the validation set, implying high discriminative ability. Satisfactory performance of this model was confirmed using calibration curves and DCA. Conclusions: The serum NLRP1 level is an independent predictor of CAC. We established a web-based dynamic nomogram, providing a more accurate estimation and comprehensive perspective for predicting the risk of CAC in patients with CAD.
Pulse Wave Velocity: Methodology, Clinical Applications, and Interplay with Heart Rate Variability
Authors: Pilz Niklas , Heinz Viktor , Ax Timon , Fesseler Leon , Patzak Andreas , Bothe Tomas Lucca
Published: July 2024

Pulse wave velocity (PWV) has been established as a promising biomarker in cardiovascular diagnostics, providing deep insights into vascular health and cardiovascular risk. Defined as the velocity at which the mechanical wave propagates along the arterial wall, PWV represents a useful surrogate marker for arterial vessel stiffness. PWV has garnered clinical attention, particularly in monitoring patients suffering from vascular diseases such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Its utility extends to preventive cardiology, aiding in identifying and stratifying cardiovascular risk. Despite the development of various measurement techniques, direct or indirect tonometry, Doppler ultrasound, oscillometric analysis, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), methodological variability and lack of standardization lead to inconsistencies in PWV assessment. In addition, PWV can be estimated through surrogate parameters, such as pulse arrival or pulse transit times, although this heterogeneity limits standardization and, therefore, its clinical use. Furthermore, confounding factors, such as variations in sympathetic tone, strongly influence PWV readings, thereby necessitating careful control during assessments. The bidirectional relationship between heart rate variability (HRV) and PWV underscores the interplay between cardiac autonomic function and vascular health, suggesting that alterations in one could directly influence the other. Future research should prioritize the standardization and increase comparability of PWV measurement techniques and explore the complex physiological variables influencing PWV. Integrating multiple physiological parameters such as PWV and HRV into algorithms based on artificial intelligence holds immense promise for advancing personalized vascular health assessments and cardiovascular care.
The effect of workplace stretching exercise to reduce musculoskeletal complaints in weavers
Authors: Maksuk Maksuk , Shobur Sherli , Mardiani Mardiani , Elisa Elisa
Published: July 2024

Weavers often feel musculoskeletal complaints due to the work position that is not ergonomic and is always in a static position for a long time every day. The objective study analyzed the effectiveness of physical stretching at work in reducing musculoskeletal complaints in weavers. This research was a quasi-experiment study with control group pre-test and post-test design. The samples were a total population of as many as 44 weavers (22 as the treatment group and 22 as group control. This study was conducted from October 2019 to December 2020 at Weaving Industry Center â€œTuan Kentangâ€œ in Palembang City. Data was collected using a questionnaire be equipped Nordic Body Map. The Wilcoxon test analyzed data. The intervention was a Workplace Stretching Exercise muscle pain scale measured before and after exercise in the treatment group. The average pain level of musculoskeletal complaints in the control and treatment groups was mild to moderate. From the results of the Wilcoxon test, it appears that the value of sig (2-tailed) in the treatment group (0.005) < the value of sig (2-tailed) in the control group (0.06), so it can be stated that stretching exercises at work are carried out two times daily for one month is effective to reduce complaints of musculoskeletal pain. Workplace Stretching Exercises effectively reduce musculoskeletal complaints, especially in weavers with static work positions and working for long periods. Stretching exercises can reduce musculoskeletal complaints about traditional weavers if done regularly.
Knowledge and attitudes about COVID-19 are associated with student compliance with health protocols
Authors: Adhalia Lian , Sintowati Retno
Published: July 2024

COVID-19 is a virus that spreads through droplet splashes that can remain active for several hours in the air. The main strategy to overcome the transmission of the covid-19 virus is to implement the COVID-19 protocol as a preventive effort. This study uses a cross-sectional research design with 134 respondents, with a sampling technique using simple random sampling. Data collection using Google form distributed via WhatsApp group. Data were processed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. The chi-square test analysis showed a relationship between knowledge and attitudes about COVID-19 with compliance with the COVID-19 protocol with p 0.000 <0.05. In contrast, the logistic regression test results showed a relationship between knowledge and attitudes about COVID-19 with compliance with the COVID-19 protocol with an R-Square value of 0.543. The conclusion that can be drawn from this study is that there is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes about COVID-19 with student health protocol compliance with OR values of 9.19 and 9.28, respectively, with an R-square value of 0.543. The contribution of the research is that students are expected to be able to apply health protocols correctly and consistently during covid-19.
Low birth weight and chronic energy deficiency in the mother lead to stunting: a case-control study
Authors: Fauziyah Nida Faradisa , Putri Aliffia Setyawibowo
Published: July 2024

Stunting, a malnutrition problem, is defined as shorter in height than its peers. Indonesia has Southeast Asia's third-highest stunting rate, averaging 36.4% from 2005 to 2017. Stunting requires special attention because it interferes with the optimal development of children, causes mortality, and pain, and inhibits the development of movement skills. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between Low Birth Weight (LBW) and a history of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in mothers with stunting. The study used an observational analytic case-control study design using secondary data, with a case-control ratio of 1:1. Toddlers aged 0 to 5 are included. They are using purposive sampling with 142 samples. The results of the study were samples of toddlers aged 0-5 years, male sex as much as 86 (60.6%), low birth weight as much as 80 (56.3%), chronic energy deficiency in mothers as much as 88 (62%). The chi-square test results show a relationship between low birth weight and the incidence of stunting with p 0.000 < 0.05 and a relationship between a history of chronic energy deficiency in mothers to stunting with p 0.000 < 0.05. According to the logistic regression test findings, LBW has an OR of 26.83 with stunting, and a history of chronic energy deficiency in mothers has an OR of 4.4 with stunting. The study concluded a close relationship between low birth weight (LBW) and a history of chronic energy deficiency (CED) and stunting incidence.
Literature review on factors associated with the incidence of pulmonary TB
Authors: Said Feriany
Published: July 2024

Tuberculosis is a disease that is easily transmitted and shows an increase in the number of new cases and the number of deaths caused by pulmonary TB.Â  Indonesia is included in the top three countries with the highest caseload ratings in the world, after India and China, with 824,000 sufferers (WHO, 2021).Â  In poor countries, pulmonary TB deaths account for 25% of all preventable deaths. This study aimed to find out the literature review of factors related to the incidence of pulmonary TB. The research method uses a literature review with a database, namely google scholar. The inclusion criteria used include the dependent variable of pulmonary TB incidence, with a cross-sectional study design. A total of 6 national journals that have been analyzed explain a significant relationship between nutritional status, age, sex, and environmental factors with the incidence of pulmonary TB. This researchâ€™s contribution needs to eradicate pulmonary TB through improving family nutrition and interventions in the physical environment, especially environmental sanitation.
Comparison of DNA isolation of Candida albicans with filter-based kit and cooling methods
Authors: Muhammad Thoriq Aulia Khamim  , Qurrohman Muhammad Taufiq
Published: July 2024

Candidiasis is a disease caused by the fungus Candida sp.,  which can infect the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and internal organs. Laboratory diagnosis  of Candida albicans can be done molecularly with the aim of identifying fungal DNA through DNA isolation as an initial stage. This study used an experimental research design used to compare two DNA isolation methods, namely filter-based kits and cooling. DNA purity is assessed by measuring absorbance at 260 nm and 280 nm. Qualitative evaluation is carried out through visualization of DNA bands in electrophoresis. After conducting five DNA re-isolation experiments for both filter-based kit and cooling methods, the highest DNA concentrations were observed in samples isolated using filter-based kits, with a result of 6.465 μg/μL. In addition, an adequate level of purity is achieved with this method. In addition, thicker and lighter bands of DNA are observed, which can be attributed to the use of the enzyme Lyticase and other chemicals. The variability of isolation results can be affected by several factors, including extraction speed, sample type, extraction method, and environmental conditions. Technical errors during measurements can also affect the amount of DNA. In comparison, DNA isolation using filter-based kits for Candida albicans resulted in superior quantity and quality of DNA compared to cooling methods.
Correlation of social support with the incidence of depression in orphaned adolescents living in orphanages
Authors: Arianti Rizka , Isnaeni Yuli
Published: July 2024

Adolescence is an important period because it is a time when individuals seek self-identity and experience many problems. Depression is one of the biggest psychological disorders in adolescents, especially adolescents who by their keyatiman condition have to live in orphanages. This study aims to determine the relationship of social support with the incidence of depression in adolescents living in the Putri Aisyiyah Orphanage Yogyakarta, with a correlation design and cross-sectional time approach. Data was collected with questionnaires and analyzed with Spearman Rank. The results of this study showed that most adolescents in the Putri Aisyiyah Orphanage Yogyakarta received moderate social support as much as 23 (47.9%) and had a depression level in the category of not mild depression as many as 23 children (47.9%). The results of the Spearman Rank analysis found that the value of significance p = 0.000 means a significant relationship exists between social support and depression in adolescents living in the Putri Aisyiyah Orphanage Yogyakarta. It is therefore advisable for caregivers and orphaned adolescents to be able to increase social support, especially instrumental support both by caregivers and fellow adolescents in meeting material needs (finances and clothing) and support in solving personal problems and schoolwork.
The effect of Gandasil and LB fertilizer concentrations on the growth of Dendrobium sp
Authors: Syarifah Sharfina Mutia , Marsuni Jenni Fer Try , Fardhani Dinar Mindrati , Tryana Elys
Published: July 2024

Dendrobium sp. orchids, especially hybrid varieties, are one of the species that can tolerate direct sunlight well. Fertilizing these orchids involves using foliar fertilizers, made from organic or chemical materials, applied through the leaves' stomata. This method involves spraying the fertilizer to provide additional nutrients beyond what the roots absorb. This research aimed to determine the effects of fertilizers on leaf count and plant height. The experiment included two treatments and two replications, with methods such as media sterilization, sample preparation, watering, transplanting, fertilizing, and plant observation. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA with a p-value <0.05. Foliar fertilizer was applied to the underside of the leaves between 8-9 AM or 3-4 PM when stomata were open. Spraying was avoided during the rainy season to prevent fertilizer runoff while stomata were closed. Observations revealed that using Grow Quick Leaf Booster (LB) fertilizer at a concentration of 2 ml (diluted with ½ water) promoted longer growth than Gandasil fertilizer at 1 ml (diluted with ½ L of water and 1 tablespoon), which also produced good results and accelerated orchid growth. Gandasil increased plant height, leaf count, leaf diameter, and the number of seedlings, while LB fertilizer primarily enhanced plant height. These findings suggest that while both fertilizers improve growth, Gandasil has a broader range of benefits, including vegetative growth and leaf development, whereas LB is more focused on increasing plant height.
The effect of prayer beads therapy on lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Authors: Anwar Tabihul , Kosasih Cecep Eli , Pramukti Iqbal , Bisri Dewi Yulianti
Published: July 2024

Hypertension is a condition of a person's blood pressure above the normal number of 120/80 mmHg. Currently, the role of nurses in the development of nursing interventions is one of which is to develop sharing supporting interventions to overcome hypertension problems Management of nonpharmacological hypertension is considered important and can be an alternative such as prayer beads to overcome hypertension including through emotional management so that it can make the body always in a relaxed and calm state. This study aims to determine the effect of prayer beads therapy on data pressure in hypertensive patients. The research method used a quasi experimental pre and post-design with the control group. Consisting of the intervention group and the control group, the number of samples was 24 samples with 12 respondents of the therapeutic intervention group and 12 respondents of the control group, using a simple random sampling technique. The results of this study are the statistical results of the Dependent T test for systolic blood pressure results of p = 0.001 (p < 0.05) and the Dependent T-test statistical results for diastolic blood pressure results of p = 0.001 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: then it can be concluded that there is an effect of prayer beads on decreasing systolic and diastolic blood pressure results in the intervention group. Therapy Beads can be used as a solitary nursing self-intervention to lower Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients
The impact of patriotic street art works on the psychological well-being of Ukrainian students during the war
Authors: Vynoslavska Olena ,   Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Kudriakov Oleksii ,   Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Published: July 2024

Introduction. The Russian-Ukrainian war, which is an extremely powerful traumatic factor, necessitates the search for psychological methods and means to help traumatised people. Art therapy, in particular street art, is one of the effective trauma recovery tools. The aim of the study was to clarify the impact of patriotic street art works on the psychological well-being of Ukrainian students in wartime conditions. Methods: a theoretical analysis of scientific literature on the effects of street art works on the psychological well-being of an individual, in particular in war conditions; focus-group interviews (empirical method); analysis and interpretation of empirical data (content analysis). Results. Street art, which is a relatively new type of visual communication that has been intensively researched by both foreign and Ukrainian psychologists, is believed to have great effects on human mentality. Street artists use their works (murals, light installations, etc.) as a prompt psychological aid. The authors describe the online-focus-group method for studying the impact of patriotic murals on students in war conditions giving details about the procedure and program of group interviews to reveal students' perception of modern mural street art. The respondents' responses about the effects of patriotic murals on their psychological well-being are analyzed. Conclusions. Patriotic street art works can be helpful in promoting Ukrainians' psychological well-being in their pursuit of democracy and a dignified life.
The Evolving Faces of Power and Surveillance: A Comparative Analysis of Orwell's 1984 (1949) and Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1936)
Authors: Natan Odelya
Published: July 2024

This essay explores the profound interplay between George Orwell's literary portrayals of societal control and political theory. By bridging the insights of Orwell, Michel Foucault, and Steven Lukes, it offers an interdisciplinary perspective that resonates with current global discussions on surveillance, power, and individual autonomy. In an era where issues of privacy and corporate surveillance are increasingly pertinent, this analysis reveals how Orwell's prescient narratives, along with subsequent theoretical frameworks, provide crucial insights into our contemporary social fabric. As we confront the challenges of modern digital surveillance and the pervasive nature of sophisticated technology-based data surveillance, Orwell’s critique of both totalitarian and capitalist systems reminds us of the diverse and complex ways in which power can be exercised and resisted. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing critical thinking and resisting the subtle coercion of modern digital surveillance.
Ground Motion Characteristics of Subshear and Supershear Ruptures in the Presence of Sediment Layers
Authors: Abdelmeguid Mohamed , Elbanna Ahmed , Rosakis Ares
Published: July 2024

We investigate the impact of sediment layers on ground motion characteristics during sub-Rayleigh and supershear rupture growth. Our findings suggest that sediment layers may lead to local supershear propagation, affecting ground motion, especially in the fault parallel (FP) direction. In contrast to homogeneous material models, we find that in the presence of sediment layers, a larger fault normal (FN) compared to fault parallel (FP) particle velocity jump, reflects sub-Rayleigh propagation at depth but does not rule out shallow supershear propagation. On the other hand, a large fault parallel (FP) compared to fault normal (FN) particle velocity jump indicates supershear propagation at depth. In the presence of a shallow layer, we also uncover a non-monotonic behavior in the sediment’s influence on supershear transition and ground motion characteristics. During supershear propagation at depth we observe that sediment layers contribute to enhancing FP velocity pulses while minimally affecting the FN component. Furthermore, in the limit of global supershear propagation we identify local supersonic propagation within the sediment layers that significantly alters the velocity field around the rupture tip as observed on the free surface, creating both dilatational and shear Mach cones. In all our models with sediments we also find a significant enhancement in the fault vertical component of ground velocity. This could have particular implications for hazard assessments, such as enhanced linear infrastructure demands, or a higher propensity to tsunami wave generation. Our research unravels the importance of considering heterogeneous subsurface material distribution in our physical models as they can have drastic implications on earthquake source physics.
PulPy: A Python Toolkit for MRI RF and Gradient Pulse Design
Authors: Martin Jonathan , Sun Heng , Albert Madison , Johnson Kevin , Grissom William
Published: July 2024

We present PulPy (Pulses in Python), an extensive set of open-source, Python-based tools for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiofrequency (RF) and gradient pulse design. PulPy is a Python package containing implementations of a wide range of commonly used RF and gradient pulse design tools. Our implemented functions for RF pulse design include advanced Shinnar-LeRoux (SLR), multiband, adiabatic, optimal control, B1+-selective and small-tip parallel transmission (pTx) designers. Gradient waveform design functionality is included, providing the ability to design and optimize readout or excitation k-space trajectories [@Pauly1989]. Other useful tools such as vendor-specific waveform input/output, Bloch equation simulators, abstracted linear operators, and pulse reshaping functions are included. This toolbox builds on the RF tools introduced previously in the SigPy.RF Python software package [@Martin2020a]. The current toolbox continues to leverage SigPy’s existing capabilities for GPU computation, iterative optimization, and powerful abstractions for linear operators and applications [@Ong2019]. The table below shows an outline of the implemented functions.
Preliminary development of this toolbox was presented in reference [@Martin2020a]. The pulse design tools were initially implemented as a sub-package in the SigPy Python package for signal processing and image reconstruction [@Ong2019]. PulPy migrates those tools into a pulse design specific package, with SigPy as an external dependency. PulPy has been streamlined and expanded to include a larger collection of RF and gradient pulse design methods from the literature, as well as additional utility tools for I/O, pulse reshaping, and experimental B1+-selective pulse design algorithms. The toolbox has proved useful for prototyping novel pulse design algorithms, enabling the publication of Reference [@Martin2022] by the authors and several works from other groups [@Shin2021, @Wu2023]. Figure 1 shows an example of RF and gradient waveforms produced by PulPy.
How Beliefs Persist Amid Controversy: The Paths to Persistence Model
Authors: Oktar Kerem , Lombrozo Tania
Published: July 2024

On controversial issues from abortion to vaccination, we frequently know that millions disagree with us, yet remain firmly rooted in our beliefs. What enables this capacity to sustain controversial beliefs? To answer this question, we connect insights across the social sciences to develop the Paths to Persistence Model (PPM). The PPM outlines four causes of persistence: People may perceive disagreeing others as ignorant, biased, or stupid (informational), consider the issue to be subjective or unknowable (ontological), expect changing their beliefs to have bad social or personal consequences (functional), or lack the cognitive resources to update their beliefs (computational). We explain how the PPM integrates previous theories across disciplines into interacting ‘paths’ that jointly explain persistence. We then present a pre-registered study with a sample quota-matched to the U.S census on race and sex (N = 1,250) investigating responses to societal disagreement on 96 issues spanning science, politics, morality, and religion. We find that most participants persist in their beliefs amid controversy—even when they learn that they vastly underestimated the extent of societal dissent. Moreover, we find that the paths jointly predict whether people persist, and that the paths are associated with important social outcomes, such as people’s willingness to befriend disagreeing others. Four additional pre-registered open- and close-ended studies support these findings (total other N = 1,921) and our theoretical model.
More-than-book Worlds: A Study of Childhood in a Public Library
Authors: Schriver Jessica
Published: July 2024

More-than-Book Worlds is an interdisciplinary exercise in collecting information across disciplines to develop a childhood studies reading of childhood construction in the library. In an effort to collect a robust image of the constructions of childhood in libraries, I sweep areas of history, architecture, and geography, studying material culture through the scaffolding of posthuman theory. Childhood studies is a multi-disciplinary field of research that takes into consideration the complex systems playing out in broader understandings of what is a child. While scholars debate how to answer that question, there is an overarching importance put on capturing data on childhood to better understand what we mean when we talk about the child, children, or childhood. Libraries are important sites of inquiry for childhood studies because it serves as a confluence of social constructs: gender, race, disability, literacy, and class all seem to meet in the children’s reading room. My project focuses specifically on the built environment of the children’s area in a public library.
Disruption in regional housing: Policy responses for more resilient markets
Authors: Beer Andrew , Vij Akshay , Baker Emma , Crommelin Laura , Dodson Jago , Gharaie Ehsan , Li Tiebei , Horne Sandy
Published: July 2024

This AHURI research examined housing trends and the processes of delivering affordable housing supply in rural and regional Australia. These rural and regional housing markets have faced substantial challenges for more than three decades, including poor housing affordability; under-developed supply chains; the shortage of skilled and unskilled labour force; increasing demand for housing in some localities, while other centres decline; together with limited policy attention to the specific needs of rural and regional Australia.A clear research finding is the need for government action to ‘unfreeze’ rural and regional housing markets, making substantial investments and interventions in regional housing markets and developing stronger supply chains for rural and regional housing. The development of a national urban and regional strategy would also provide certainty for private investment, while also unlocking potential State and Australian government support.To overcome the shortage of labour to work on dwelling construction, a guaranteed program of investment in work and new-builds may be needed to attract and retain labour in the housing sector so as to create a more secure pipeline of work for builders and their workforce. This would need to be a long-term strategy, otherwise short-term action may exacerbate existing challenges, placing additional price pressure into the market.
Improving Use of SMART Goals in Science Diplomacy: An Overview of Concepts and Approaches
Authors: Voth-Gaeddert Lee
Published: July 2024

The SMART goal approach (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) can provide a robust tool within the complex field of science diplomacy. In this manuscript we present an overview of the SMART goal approach in the context of science diplomacy and compare the approach with other strategic frameworks like Theory of Change or Systems Thinking, Results-Based Management (RBM), KPIs/Scorecards, and SWOT Analysis. We present the adaptation of the SMART goal approach, originally a business management tool, to science diplomacy, highlighting the suitability for setting clear, achievable, and measurable objectives. The manuscript details each element of SMART goals demonstrating their application in science diplomacy with practical examples. The integration of SMART goals in diplomatic practices is argued to enhance effectiveness, clarity in communication, and better outcomes in international relations.