bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Edukasi Protokol Kesehatan terhadap Sikap Pencegahan Penularan Covid-19 pada Anak 10-12 Tahun
Authors: Farasari Poppy
Published: July 2023

Coronavirus Disease atau Covid-19 bisa menyerang semua usia termasuk usia anak-anak. Sikap anak yang kurang terhadap protokol kesehatan adalah faktor dari penyebab kejadian Covid-19 pada usia anak semakin meningkat, sehingga perlu adanya edukasi tentang protokol kesehatan agar anak dapat menghindari dari tertularnya virus Covid-19. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh edukasi protokol kesehatan terhadap sikap pencegahan penularan Covid-19 pada anak 10-12 Tahun di  SDI Bayanul Azhar Desa Bendiljati Kulon Sumbergempol Tulungagung.

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Februari sampai dengan April 2023 dengan menggunakan metode pre-eksperimental dengan pendekatan one group pre test-post test design. Populasi pada penelitian ini 180 anak dengan sampel 60 anak usia 10- 12 tahun, yang diambil dengan teknik stratified random sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner tertutup, kemudian data diolah melalui editing, coding, scoring, dan tabulating. Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.

Variabel independentnya adalah edukasi tentang protokol kesehatan, variabel dependentnya adalah sikap pencegahan penularan covid-19.

Hasil penelitian didapatkan rata-rata peningkatan sikap sebelum perlakuan yaitu 44 responden (73,3%) mempunyai sikap baik, dan sesudah perlakuan yaitu 51 responden (85%) mempunyai sikap baik. Nilai p value didapatkan sebesar 0,000 dan α sebesar 0,05 yang berarti p value < α (0,000 <0,05).

Disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh edukasi tentang protokol kesehatan terhadap sikap pencegahan penularan Covid-19 pada anak 10-12  di  SDI Bayanul Azhar Desa Bendiljati Kulon Sumbergempol Tulungagung.
Hubungan Kepercayaan Diri Remaja dengan Kemampuan Interaksi Sosial pada Karang Taruna di Desa Bendo Kecamatan Gondang Kabupaten Tulungagung
Authors: Erwansyah Rio Ady , Yitno Yitno , Surtini Surtini
Published: July 2023

Kepercayaan diri menjadi bagian penting dari perkembangan kepribadian seseorang sebagai penentu keberhasilan mereka, kurangnya percaya diri menyebabkan putus asa dan tidak yakin akan keberhasilannya. Kemampuan interaksi sosial yang rendah menyebabkan sulit bergaul dan sulit menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungannya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan kepercayaan diri remaja dengan kemampuan interaksi sosial pada karang taruna di desa bendo kecamatan gondang Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional yaitu semua pengukuran variabel independen dan dependen yang akan diteliti dilakukan pada waktu yang sama. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah anggota karang taruna yang ada di desa bendo kecamatan gondang sebanyak 43 orang yang dihitung berdasarkan rumus slovin, dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan lembar kuesioner yang dilengkapi data umum penelitian. Selanjutnya melakukan pengolahan data berupa editing, coding, scoring, data entri, tabulating, dan dianalisa menggunakan uji statistik Spearman Rho dengan program SPSS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dari 43 responden sebagian besar 29 responden (67,4%) memiliki kepercayaan diri sedang dan 26 responden (60,5%) memiliki kemampuan interaksi sosial yang tinggi. Hasil uji Spearman Rho menunjukkan bahwa nilai ρ value 0,000 < 0,05 maka H0 ditolak H1 diterima artinya ada hubungan antara kepercayaan diri remaja dengan kemampuan interaksi sosial
Decolonialidade e Saberes Tradicionais em Práticas Científicas na Amazônia
Authors: Peralta Nelissa
Published: July 2023

O artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre a potencialidade de um despertar epistêmico na Amazônia a partir da colaboração entre formas de conceber e conhecer o mundo enquanto diferentes regimes de conhecimento. Foram realizadas observação participante e entrevistas não-diretivas entre atores sociais envolvidos em práticas científicas na região de Tefé (AM), onde se localiza a instituição na qual foi conduzido o estudo - o Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá. Como recorte para estudo de caso, foi focalizado o método de censo populacional de pirarucus e a abordagem teórico-metodológica da modernidade/colonialidade. Concluímos que um despertar epistêmico na Amazônia deve tornar visíveis e valorizar saberes e práticas tradicionais dos povos indígenas e ribeirinhos, para estabelecer uma colaboração e/ou aliança pragmática entre regimes de conhecimento para que as populações locais possam permanecer nos seus territórios, mantendo “a floresta em pé” e desenvolvendo seus próprios projetos de futuro, a partir de seus saberes e modos de vida ancestrais.
Redignificando a utopia como instrumento da crítica
Authors: Castro Felipe Araújo
Published: July 2023

O objetivo do presente trabalho é explicitar o sentido positivo original da ideia de Utopia e de seus usos, para então analisar criticamente o processo de descrédito da categoria em representações de meras fantasias irrealizáveis, sobretudo, a partir da modernidade, com o desenvolvimento e intensificação da ciência e da técnica no contexto do capitalismo. Pretende-se enfatizar a importante contribuição da crítica elaborada por Marx e Engels acerca da separação entre socialismo utópico e socialismo científico para o processo de descrédito das funções utópicas, destacando a posterior recepção e vulgarização dessa crítica pelas correntes economicistas do marxismo. Por fim, defende-se a utilidade e necessidade do resgate da utopia na contemporaneidade, sustentando nossa posição em autores inseridos na teoria crítica e comprometidos com a busca de um novo espírito utópico que redignifique seus usos. Nesse contexto, destaca-se o conceito de utopia concreta em Ernst Bloch e sua proposta de uma nova relação entre homem e natureza, baseada numa técnica de aliança.
Aspectos da vida cotidiana na vida do trabalhador
Authors: Silva Leonardo Luiz Cordeiro Ferreira da
Published: July 2023

A vida cotidiana do trabalhador da atual sociedade é marcada pela falta de tempo, não lhe sobrando muito tempo para desempenhar outras atividades sem que sejam as profissionais. Parte deste tempo, o trabalhador usa para se deslocar de casa ao trabalho e para volta a casa, evidenciando um modelo precário de transporte público. Além deste excessivo tempo gasto no transporte público, acrescenta-se o fato de como a sociedade moderna coloca o trabalho como atividade central (DAL ROSSO, 2006), desta maneira, a cultura do trabalho como atividade central afasta o ser humano de si, retirando-os o tempo para atividades de lazer, cuidados com suas saúdes, cuidado com a casa, com os filhos e familiares, para estudos e qualificação. Assim sendo, será aqui analisado como esta falta de tempo contribui para alienação e estranhamento deste trabalhador.
Direito e socialismo na perspectiva da emancipação humana
Authors: Braga Alexandre
Published: July 2023

Esse artigo aborda a Escola Jurídica Socialista, com destaque para o impacto do processo revolucionário nas instituições jurídicas da União das Repúblicas Socialistas Soviéticas (URSS), e identifica a função que este exerce para consolidar a legitimidade e a cidadania na sociedade socialista. Inicialmente, a temática foi desenvolvida na disciplina Teoria Comparada do Estado ministrada na Graduação em Ciências do Estado na Faculdade de Direito da UFMG. Nessa exposição utilizamos as recentes análises de pesquisadores da temática e a revisão historiográfica que está sendo realizada em função da celebração ao centenário da Revolução Russa, especialmente aquela que trata da legalidade presente em seu texto constitucional promulgado em 1936. Nossa hipótese é a de que havia um aparato jurídico que sustentava essa nascente sociedade e pretende-se problematizar que, apesar das violações amplamente denunciadas pela literatura sociológica e judicial da época, o projeto de uma revolução socialista na URSS, tendo como fontes o Direito Socialista e o Estado proletário, era, dessa forma, um projeto de abolição desses aparatos.
funil moderno?
Authors: Lopes Ricardo Cortez
Published: July 2023

Ao analisar os escritos de divulgação de positivistas gaúchos do Templo Positivista de Porto Alegre entre o século XIX e XX, esse trabalho buscou compreender a noção positivista de modernidade, que envolve uma série de outros aspectos teóricos para além da teoria dos três estados, sem dúvida o aspecto mais famoso da teoria comteana. Assim, ao abordarmos características dessa doutrina, esperamos mostrar alguns pressupostos (evidências para nossos atores) que embasam esse projeto teleológico de modernidade.
Pauperismo e livre-comércio
Authors: Marx Karl , Peters Carolina , Pereira Murilo Leite
Published: July 2023

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Prefácio (1893) de William Morris à obra Utopia de Thomas Morus
Authors: Morris William , Álvares Lucas Parreira
Published: July 2023

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PENYULUHAN PRINSIP K3 PADA PEMBANGUNAN KAPAL KAYU TRADISIONAL KUB. PANRITA LOPI KABUPATEN PENAJAM PASER UTARA
Authors: Arifuddin Andi Mursid Nugraha , Rodlian Jamal Ikhwani  , Amalia Ika Wulandari  , Taufik Hidayat
Published: July 2023

Industri galangan kapal kayu tradisional di Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara merupakan salah satu usaha mandiri yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat setempat dengan memanfaatkan keterampilan membuat kapal kayu yang diperoleh secara turun temurun dari keluarganya. Masyarakat pengrajin kapal tersebut tergabung dalam sebuah kelompok usaha bersama (KUB) yaitu KUB Panrita Lopi. Produk yang dihasilkan oleh pengrajin kapal bahkan dapat menembus pasar nasional di Indonesia. Namun, dari observasi lapangan yang dilakukan terdapat satu faktor pendukung penting dalam usaha meningkatkan kegiatan produksi yaitu penerapan standar keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja (K3) di lokasi mitra yang masih rendah seperti tidak menggunakan alat perlindungan diri ketika melakukan aktivitas mekanik dan mobilisasi logistik. Sistem yang dibangun pada KUB masih sangat tradisional sehingga perlu didorong untuk terus meningkat. Salah satunya dengan peningkatan sistem keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja bagi para pengrajin. Melalui metode penyuluhan prinsip K3 yang dilakukan oleh Tim Pengabdian Masyarakat ITK, para pengrajin kapal kayu akan memiliki pengetahuan terkait keamanan dan keselamatan dalam membangun kapal kayu. Hasil penyuluhan memperlihatkan pemahaman para pengrajin terhadap K3 mengalami peningkatan sekitar 83% yang awalnya hanya 27%.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Mitigasi Bencana Longsor Melalui Sosialisasi Bersama BPBD dan Senkom Kota Balikpapan di RT 038 Kelurahan Gunung Sari Ulu
Authors: Guruh Wicaksono  , Lis Sholihat  , Nur Maulia Yasmine  , Reyhan Ranu Dwiramadhan  , Rahmad Maulana Aditia  , Atha Bintang , Dini Arianti  , Margaretha El Lucitania  , Rusdiana  , Arief Nugraha Pontoh  , Abdul Mujib Syadzali
Published: July 2023

Sejumlah kelurahan di Balikpapan terdeteksi rawan bencana longsor karena kondisi geografi dan pengaruh cuaca salah satunya ialah Kelurahan Gunung Sari Ulu yang menjadi perhatian BPBD Kota Balikpapan. Menurut data dari BPBD Kota Balikpapan selama periode 2018 hingga 2022 terjadi peningkatan jumlah kejadian tanah longsor dari tahun ke tahun. Dalam setahun terakhir ini, tepatnya di bulan Oktober 2022 di Kelurahan Gunung Sari Ulu terjadi longsor di beberapa titik salah satunya berada di RT. 38. Pengabdian dilakukan pada periode Maret hingga Juni 2023 yang ditujukan untuk Memberikan stimulus mitigasi bencana kepada warga RT 38 agar meningkatkan kapasitas kesiapsiagaan terhadap bencana tanah longsor melalui sosialisasi mitigasi bencana, Memberikan paradigma penanggulangan bencana dalam konsep tanggap bencana. Penulis melakukan tahapan pemetaan rawan bencana longsor dan sosialisasi mitigasi bencana.
Perancangan UI/UX Aplikasi Order Barang Berbasis Mobile (Studi Kasus : PT ABC Karawang)
Authors: Anwar Fadel , Yusuf Arif Maulana , Rostiani Yeny , Yuliyanto R.Mega
Published: July 2023

Peran teknologi sistem informasi yang saat ini semakin berkembang, salah satunya didalam suatu perusahaan yang membutuhkan sistem aplikasi order barang. PT ABC mengalami masalah dalam sistem order barang yang masih manual dan seringkali menimbulkan penumpukan email. Hal ini menyebabkan keterlambatan dalam pengiriman ke customer.  Sistem informasi menjadi kunci sukses bagi perusahaan yang ingin bersaing di pasar global yang semakin kompetitif. Sebuah perusahaan yang mampu menggunakan sistem informasi dengan baik dapat mengambil keputusan yang lebih tepat waktu dan akurat, sehingga mempercepat proses bisnis dan menghemat biaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat perancangan UI/UX aplikasi order barang berbasis mobile pada PT. ABC Karawang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode DSRM (Design Science Research Methodology), analisis kebutuhan pengguna, tahapan yang digunakan adalah research, planning, design dan testing. Hasil akhir penelitian ini adalah rancangan aplikasi order barang berbasis mobile yang dapat mempermudah pengguna dalam melakukan pemesanan barang secara online.
HUBUNGAN ASUPAN ZAT BESI DAN KALSIUM DENGAN KEJADIAN DISMENORE PADA REMAJA PUTRI
Authors: Wildayani Desi , Lestari Widya , Ningsih Winda Listia
Published: July 2023

One sign of reproductive maturity in young women is the arrival of menstruation or menstruation (menarche). A common menstrual disorder is painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea), especially during adolescence. The incidence of dysmenorrhea in the world is quite high. The prevalence of menstrual pain in Indonesia consists of 54.89% primary dysmenorrhea and 9.36% secondary dysmenorrhea. If left untreated, dysmenorrhea can develop into pathological conditions, including infertility. Dysmenorrhea that every woman experiences is different, some are a little annoying, but some are unable to carry out activities. Many nutrients, such as magnesium, calcium, vitamin E, and iron, have also been linked to dysmenorrhea. Adequate intake of calcium and iron is believed to reduce dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between intake of iron and calcium with the incidence of dysmenorrhea in young women at SMP Negeri 16 Padang. This research uses observational analytic method with cross sectional design. The sample in this study were 39 young women (grade IX students) using a proportional random sampling technique. Researchers used a menstrual questionnaire and a 24-hour food recall form. This research was conducted from July to September 2022. The research results were processed using the chi square statistical test. From a study conducted on 39 respondents, it was found that most respondents (61.5%) experienced dysmenorrhea, 30.8% of respondents had insufficient iron intake and most (87.2%) had calcium intake that was less than the adequacy rate. daily minimum nutrition. The results of the bivariate test found that there was no relationship between iron (Fe) intake and the incidence of dysmenorrhea (p value 0.083) and there was no relationship between calcium intake and the incidence of dysmenorrhea in young women at SMPN 16 Padang with p value = 0.062. Adolescent girls should still pay attention to iron and calcium intake in their daily consumption because if the intake is insufficient it can increas.e the risk of dysmenorrhea.
PRILAKU KELUARGA SADAR GIZI (KADARZI) TERHADAP KEJADI AN STUNTING PADA BALITA
Authors: Cahyani Mailiza
Published: July 2023

Families are said to be in good Kadarzi behavior when they adhere to five indicators, namely being weighed regularly, exclusive breastfeeding, eating a variety of foods, using iodized salt and using food supplements. Deformity is a disease caused by an imbalance in nutrition during the golden age, not a growth hormone abnormality or due to certain diseases. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the behavior of a family who is aware of nutrition (kadarzi) and the incidence of stunting in toddlers at the Rejosari Health Center in Pekanbaru. The type of quantitative research with a cross-sectional design is to examine the relationship between the behavior of families who are aware of nutrition and the incidence of stunting in toddlers at the Rejosari Health Center, Pekanbaru City. This research was conducted at the Rejosari Health Center in Pekanbaru City, which was held from March to August 2022. The population in this study were all mothers who had babies at the Rejosari Health Center, Pekanbaru City, totaling 250 people. The sample is 154 people. From the results of the study it can be concluded that the behavior of families who are aware of nutrition at the Rejosari Health Center in Pekanbaru is less than 97 people (63%) and the behavior (level) of families who are aware of adequate nutrition. for 57 people (37%). At the Rejosari Health Center in Pekanbaru, 81 people (52.6%) and 73 people (47.4%) had growth problems. The results of the analysis obtained a p-value of 0.020 and the coefficient (OR) = 2.198, so this means that there is a relationship between the behavior of families who are aware of nutrition (kadarzi) and the incidence of stunting in toddlers at the Rejosari Health Center in Pekanbaru City. It is hoped that the officers can provide counseling and counseling to the public about family behavior that is aware of diet and its relationship to stunting.
Joking Relationship (Wasan Barkwanci) in Hausa: A Tool for National Integration in Nigeria
Authors: Gummi Musa Fadama , Bello Mas’ud
Published: July 2023

Joking relationships meaning; Wasan Barkwanci or Taubasantaka in the Hausa language is a Hausa term referring to different forms of joking relationships, a cultural phenomenon that is played both among the Hausa people and to some extent, their neighbors. Joking relationships in their simple form exist between people who share kinship relationships. Prior to the British conquest of Hausa states and the subsequent imposition of colonial rule in the early part of the 19th century, notable Hausa states waged interstate wars of conquest for territorial expansion and gaining access and control of trading routes, to further enhance their revenue drive and economic viability. The British however halted these wars as a result of which peace prevailed and this brought about stability among the states. During peacetime, a joking relationship sprung up between the people of the warring states. Culturally, practitioners of similar but different occupations do engage in jokes between themselves, each claiming superiority, prestige, and worthiness of their trade over another. Culture being a dynamic phenomenon, joking relations as it relates to trade groups, were shifted to incorporate people who undertake the practice of new occupations that were introduced as a result of the contact between the British overloads and their Hausa subjects. Hence, joking relationships exist between masons and carpenters, between drivers and People who transport goods using camel. The main feature of these joking relationships is that the persons who engage in it are automatically related to one another such that one is entitled to say and do things to another without offence, which ordinarily when said or done to a different person will generate quarrels and misunderstandings. This paper is an attempt to examine this cultural phenomenon and its efficacy in bringing about harmonious relationships and social integration of Hausa people and their neighbors, which if properly harnessed will bring about national integration.
Multimodal Analysis of Selected Health Awareness Materials: A Visual Grammar Approach
Authors: C Ezirim , Joy Aworo-Okoroh
Published: July 2023

The Visual Grammar approach is effective in examining the communicative value of healthcare posters. As semiotic resources, these posters comprise both images and text for persuasive and informative ends. Previous studies have looked at multilingual health care texts and medical information leaflets using different approaches, but the focus here was monolingual healthcare posters written in English. Hence, this study analyzed five purposefully selected online healthcare posters meant for a Nigerian audience. It looks at the ways image and text cohere as syntagm within narrative and conceptual representations to form persuasive and informative messages, and the multimodal constraints on the healthcare posters as they serve communicative ends. A descriptive research design was adopted to analyse corpus from five online health care materials. Features of the materials were identified and classified according to manifested multimodal features before they were subjected to narrative and conceptual analyses. The way image and text cohere; their functions and communicative values were also discussed to highlight attendant constraints. Findings show that as a multimodal text the healthcare posters employ semiotic resources to project messages as either contextualized or decontextualized. Major and minor semiotic processes, achieved by image and text coherence, form both narrative and conceptual meaning-making units. Added to this informative value are colour variations and font size which are also employed as enhancers of detail, mood and contrast as well as attention drawing devices. Logos of sponsors give the health messages varying credibility values as rhetorical questions and advice-clauses serve persuasive ends. Thus, the study concluded that the communicative potential of a healthcare poster are hinged on semiotic resources that constrain readers’ or viewers’ perceptions on health matters.
The Origin and Spiritual Distribution of Zamfara Drummers and Singers
Authors: Sani Abu-Ubaida , Bakura Adamu Rabi’u
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the rich tradition of singing in Hausa culture, shedding light on its meaning, importance, and diverse manifestations. The study delves into the significant role of traditional singers, known as ‘makaɗan Hausa,’ who compose songs for various individuals and groups. It highlights the historical context in which singing played a pivotal role. The impact of singing during pre-colonial wars is explored, revealing how oral poetry and chants motivated warriors and eased the burden of handwork. Singing also played a crucial role in fostering cultural exchange, with Hausa praise singers finding themselves in non-Hausa environments, such as Ghana. Additionally, the paper sheds light on the significance of singing in the political realm. It generally provides a comprehensive exploration of singing in Hausa culture, examining its cultural, social, and political dimensions. It showcases the importance of singing in energizing individuals, celebrating professions, facilitating cultural exchange, and entertaining rulers. Through its findings, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the rich musical traditions within the Hausa community.
Evaluation of Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Paclitaxel-based Chemotherapy Response for Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients as Neo-Adjuvant: A Case-Series in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Sarkar Lt. Col. Dr. Fatima , Sarwar Dr. Col. S.M. Rahid , Hasan Major. Dr. Tarik , Mahmood Dr. Tarim , Mahmud Dr. Tasnim
Published: July 2023

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women across the world. Various treatment modalities in terms of radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgery along with several neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapies are already established for the better survival of the patients. New modalities are still under research every other day for improvement of quality of life of cancer victims. Objective: This case series was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety profile of primary breast cancer patients by adding Paclitaxel to the established regimen of Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide. Methods: This was performed during January 2019 to January 2021 with 9 cases of clinically diagnosed breast cancer patients at Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka. Patients included in our study received Epirubicin in the dose of 75-100 mg/m2 dl, Cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m2 dl, every 3 weeks for a total of 4 cycles followed by Paclitaxel at a dose of 175 mg/m2, every 3 weeks for a sum of 4 cycles. After every cycle of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and at the end of it, response was assessed by ultrasound. Results: The findings revealed 6 out of 9 patients showed pathological complete response at the end of this neoadjuvant regimen. The remaining 3 cases showed partial response. Toxicity was minimal and well-managed. 5 patients developed leukopenia in terms of haematological events, whereas for other effects, nausea and fatigue was commonly encountered. Conclusion: Overall, this treatment modality turned out to be feasible and a good option for neoadjuvant therapy in terms of efficacy and safety profile for the breast cancer patients.
Antifungal Properties of Ethanolic Extract of Holarrhena Pubescens against Candida Species
Authors: Bhowmick Teesta , Chaudhuri Bhaskar Narayan , Guchhait Partha , Das Satadal
Published: July 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem that jeopardizes the efficient use of modern medicine and the state of the world's health. The effectiveness of traditional antifungals used to treat fungal infections has declined, increasing mortality. Following exposure to antifungal medications, acquired mechanisms can lead to the development of resistance to currently available antifungal medicines. Invasive fungal infections have few treatment choices, and patients who are most at risk frequently have other co-morbid conditions, such as immunosuppression. This problem is made worse by the paucity of novel antifungals now under research. One potential research avenue for tackling the problem of MDR fungal pathogens is plants that are used in traditional medicine. When used to treat infectious diseases, antimicrobials derived from plants have a great deal of therapeutic promise and have less adverse effects than their synthetic counterparts. In this study, the possible antifungal action of ethanolic extract of Holarrhena pubescens was tested against American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and Multidrug resistant (MDR) strains of pathogenic fungi, Candida species. Antifungal activities of ethanolic extract of Holarrhena pubescens were studied by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value which was done by serial dilution in Mueller Hinton broth.The ethanolic extract of Holarrhena pubescensshowedantifungal activities exhibiting MIC values varying between 1.5625-3.125 mg/mL in both ATCC and MDR fungal pathogenic strains of Candida. Ethanolic extract of Holarrhena pubescenswas found to have effective antifungal activity against Candida species andcould be the cure to invasive candidiasis which is a global health threat.
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Renal Dialysis Patients in Diyala Province, Iraq
Authors: Ali Zainab Shawqi , Salman Ansam Dawod , Ali Iman Abbas
Published: July 2023

Background: One of the main public health challenges in the globe is the prevalence of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Objectives: The curent study aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus in renal dialysis patients in Diyala province, Iraq. Methods: Ninety of renal dialysis patients attended Ibn-Sina Dialysis Center were screened for HBsAg, HBc IgG, HBc IgM and HBe Ab using ELISA technique, and then positive results were retested by conventional PCR for detection of HBs gene and HB core gene. Demographic data of study population were recorded. Simple statistical analysis was done using SPSS Version 25. Results: Among studied samples, the seroprevalence of HBsAg, Anti-HBc Ab, Anti-HBc IgM and Anti-HBe Ab were 4.4%, 17.8%, 2.2% and 5.6% respectively. The results of conventional PCR showed that only 1(1.1%) of HBs gene at 417 bp in renal dialysis patients were positive. Whereas, the HBc gene at 791 bp was not detected in all included study population. Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV was relatively high among renal dialysis in Diyala province/Iraq.
A Study on IFN-γ and IL-10 Gene Expression Changes in Gallus Gallus Domesticus Embryo Infected with Klebsiella Pneumoniae and its Possible Alteration by Bakreshwar Hot Spring Water
Authors: Sarkar Purva , Chatterjee Debasmita , Singh Banhishikha , Paira Krishnendu , Das Satadal
Published: July 2023

Background: Hot spring's water is enriched with minerals which has many therapeutic values. Bakreshwar is well known for its ten hot springs of varying temperatures (35°C-71°C). Bathing repeatedly in hot springs can help us to fight against skin infection, rheumatic disorders, joint pain etc. Objectives: The present study aimed to explore the changes in the gene expression of IL-10 and IFN-γ in the Gallus gallus domesticus embryo, infected with multi-drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and by using the Bakreshwar hot spring water to make any curative changes in the target gene expression or not. Methodology: 14 days old embryonated eggs of Gallus gallus domesticus was inoculated with freshly prepared 0.5 Mc Farland standard suspension of Klebsiella pneumoniae and curative set was treated with Bakreshwar Hot Spring water, collected from Agnikund (65°C). Then the embryonated eggs were harvested following the Institutional Ethical Committee guidelines and the allantoic fluid was collected. On the next day, RNA extraction was performed and cDNA synthesis followed by RT PCR was performed to study the cytokine gene expression. Results: After infection of chick embryo Gallus gallus domesticus with multi drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, both IL-10 and IFN-γ gene expression was increased, but in curative sets that were challenged with Bakreshwar water, IL-10 gene expression was decreased and IFN-γ was increased. Conclusion: Hot spring water of Bakreshwar has antimicrobial effect on multi drug resistant Klebsiella pneumonia and it can normalize the cytokine balance with prolonged protection with raised IFN-γ.
Design of Ideal Air Condition Control Inside 20 kV Cubicle for Lokomboro Micro Hydro Power Plant in Sumba Indonesia
Authors: Abiyasa Agus Putu , Darmayudha Gde Eka Saputra
Published: July 2023

Corona, which is a phenomenon that occurs when the air around the conductor is ionized can occur in a 20 kV cubicle and damage the equipment. To prevent this occurrence, the air condition inside the cubicle need to be controlled at a safe level. In this study, we maintain an ideal air condition with Arduino-based humidity and temperature control system using ATMEGA328 microcontroller. This system was installed in the 20 kV cubicle at Lokomboro Micro Hydro Power Plant and then tested for performance. From the test result it was found that the system was able to control the humidity and temperature inside the cubicle at 45 % and 26 0C, respectively. By controlling humidity and temperature values at ideal condition, the corona appearance that damage the equipment has been prevented. This installation showed operational, financial, and company image benefit for PT. PLN since it has prevented loss due to damage of equipment and also maintained electrical power reliability.
Musculoskeletal Problems among Third-Gender People in Dhaka
Authors: Nazim Anawarul Quader , Kamal S. M. Mustofa , Sarker Bishwajit , Nujhat Mayesa , Islam Md. Soriful , Shova Sabrina Zaman , Ela Iffat Ara
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The study aimed to identify the Musculoskeletal problem among the third-gender population in Dhaka. Objective: This study’s objective was to find out socio-demographic information, and Musculoskeletal problems among the third-gender population in Dhaka. Methodology: This study was performed in a cross-sectional study design. This study was conducted to determine the Musculoskeletal problem among the third-gender population. This study’s sample was collected through a convenience sampling procedure and a total sample of 62. The data was collected from the different areas across Dhaka. The data collection process was a questionnaire with a face-to-face interview. Data was analyzed with Microsoft Office, and Excel 2019 using the SPSS 25 version software program and test use of study chi- square test. Result: This study’s participant means and standard deviation of participant age where are Mean ±SD= 30.90±10.710; About (45%) third gender age 18-27 years; (32%) age 28-37 years; (12%) age 38-47 years; and 11% more than 47 years. 72.6% were male sex at birth and 27.4% were female sex at birth. Around (14.50%) of them live in rural areas, 4.80%) are semi-urban and (80.60%) are from urban areas. (53.2%) were experiencing pain in the different body parts. 21.2% neck pain, 15.2% shoulder pain, 6.1% elbow pain, 39.4% knee, and 39.4% hip pain. severity level was mild pain felt at 8.10%, moderate pain experienced at 27.40% and 17.70% suffered from severe pain. Conclusion: The database revealed a significant prevalence of musculoskeletal issues (53.2%), primarily affecting the hip and knee. To enhance accuracy, employing a standardized observation tool is recommended. Further research, including larger samples among the third gender in Bangladesh, is essential for robust decision-making and increased awareness.
An Atypical Clinical Presentation of Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
Authors: Gasemaltayeb Raed
Published: July 2023

Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), also known as Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), is an autoimmune disease that is typically present as a progressive ascending weakness, with subtle or no sensory findings, and reduced or absent deep tendon reflexes. In this case report I am presenting a patient who presented with an atypical clinical feature of AIDP in the form of a descending rather than ascending weakness, highlighting the importance of considering AIDP as a potential diagnosis in such atypical presentations.
Determination of Anxiety Levels and Factors Affecting Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Authors: Dizer Berna , Kara Havva , Froelicher Erika Sivarajan
Published: July 2023

Background/aim: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is an alternative treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are considered high-risk for surgery. Determine the anxiety levels of patients, who will undergo TAVI surgery, and factors affecting anxiety in the pre- and postoperative period. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Sifa hospital in Izmir, Turkey between September 2014 and June 2015. Data were collected in the cardiology outpatient clinic for preoperative data, and in the coronary intensive care unit and cardiology outpatient clinic for postoperative data. The data were collected by interviewing patients who presented with aortic stenosis or aortic insufficiency and underwent TAVI surgery. Stress status of the patients before and after TAVI was measured with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results: The mean age of 34 patients participating in the study was 78.21(±6.67), and 61.8 % of the patients were women. The mean state anxiety scores of all patients were 45.5(±12.1) before the surgery, 36.4(±10.6) after the surgery. The anxiety experienced before the operation was moderate to high; and after the operation was lower. Conclusion: The patients were experiencing moderate to high and levels of anxiety. The factors affecting the state anxiety scores in the preoperative period were the age of the patient and the presence of chronic diseases. The factors affecting the stress of the patients in the pre- and post-TAVI period were subjective fear felt due to the stressful situation in the preoperative period were found to be age and the presence of chronic disease.
Molecular Characterization of the NRAMP1 Gene and Blood Parameters of Sinai and Lohman Brown Chickens in Egypt
Authors: Habashy Walid S. , Adomako Kwaku , Abdel-Rahman Manal M.
Published: July 2023

In almost all animal species, natural resistance-associated macrophage proteins (NRAMPs) have been linked to disease resistance. It plays a crucial part in innate immunity and can affect adaptive immunity as well. The aim of this study was to investigate some immunological traits and molecular genetics in the native breed of chickens, named Sinai (S) and a commercial strain of Lohman Brown (LB). The NRAMP1 gene was reported to be associated with a defense mechanism against infection by bacteria and viruses. A total of 144 female day-old chicks, including 72 from the commercial layer strain (LB) and 72 from the Egyptian native chicken strain (S), were used in this study. At 38 days of age, blood samples were taken randomly from 8 chickens of each group for serum antibodies against the New Castle disease virus, avian influenza virus, and infectious bursal disease virus analysis. Additionally, genomic DNA was extracted from 20 blood samples at 38 days of age. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analyses were conducted on the DNA samples, followed by sequencing of the PCR products to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the NRAMP1 gene in the two strains of chickens. The findings indicated that lymphocyte, eosinophil, phagocyte activity, and IgY were significantly greater in LB chicks than in S chicks. Sinai chickens, on the other hand, achieved dominance in Newcastle titter. Eight SNPs were found in NRAMP1 of the two strains. The nucleotide identity between S and LB nucleotides was 58.68%, while the changes in different amino acids were found in different positions. Multiple SNPs in the NRAMP1 gene have been discovered in Sinai and LB, suggesting that this gene can be used as a genetic marker for the selection of high-producing indigenous hybrids with the ability to resist pathogenic diseases in poultry.
Effects of Using Commercial and Homemade Extenders on Sperm Quality of Liquid Stored Semen of Horro Chicken Breed
Authors: Getachew Tarekegn , Goshu Gebeyehu , Lemma Alemayehu
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of homemade tris-egg yolk-based and Commercial Beltsville poultry extenders for short-term storage of semen from the Ethiopian Indigenous Horro chicken breed at refrigeration temperature. A total of 30 Horro roosters with an average age of 40 weeks were used to collect semen. The treatments (T) in the sperm quality experiment were control (semen without extender added), semen extended with homemade extender (E1), and semen extended with commercial Beltsville Poultry Semen Extender (E2). Changes in spermatozoa motility, in vitro viability, and morphology were evaluated in fresh semen and semen diluted as 1:4 (v/v semen to extender) and stored for 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours at 4°C. During semen storage, there was a decrease in mass motility, an increase in morphologically abnormal spermatozoa with a high incidence of the bent tail, and an increase in dead spermatozoa. The commercial Beltsville poultry extender was found to be the most suitable extender regarding mass motility and in vitro viability of stored spermatozoa, but there was no significant difference in sperm abnormalities across all extenders. The results showed locally prepared tris-egg yolk-based extender could be a suitable extender for short-term storage of chicken sperm regarding the sperm quality attributes.
Percepções sobre risco e efeitos do uso e consumo de esteroides anabolizantes por praticantes de musculação
Authors: Bevilacqua Guilherme Guimarães , Brandt Ricardo , Vilarino Guilherme Torres , Borges Vitor da Silveira , Viana Maick da Silveira , Dezordi Bianca Caroline , Amaral Filho Luiz Fernando do , Andrade Alexandro
Published: July 2023

Sabe-se que a concepção dos malefícios gerados pelo uso indiscriminado dos esteroides anabolizantes está aquém dos potenciais efeitos nocivos que o uso incorreto pode acarretar. O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar as percepções sobre risco e efeitos do uso e consumo de EAA em praticantes de musculação na grande Florianópolis – SC. Participaram da pesquisa 50 homens usuários de esteroides anabólico androgênico (EAA), praticantes de musculação, com média de idade 29 anos (±7). A maioria possui ensino superior completo (n=12; 26,1%) ou está cursando o mesmo (n=17; 37%). A maior forma de conhecimento aos EAA foi por colegas de academia (n=10; 20%) e 17 (34%) apontaram mais de uma. Vinte nove participantes (58%) usaram EAA por via parenteral, 46,5% (n=20) fez auto aplicação e os EAA mais citados foram Durateston (n=39; 78%) e Deca-Durabolin (n=38; 76%). Vinte seis (59,1%) utilizaram EAA de uso veterinário. Para 64% (n=32), possuir um físico mais esbelto foi a maior justificativa para a utilização de EAA; o efeito positivo mais observado foi a melhora do desempenho atlético. Conclui-se que os indivíduos que fazem uso de EAA conhecem, em partes, os riscos do uso inadequado, e que campanhas preventivas devem ir além de alertar os efeitos nocivos do uso de EAA.
QALYs: The Math Doesn’t Work
Authors: Sawhney Tia , Dobes Angela , O'Charoen Sirimon
Published: July 2023

The quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) is a metric widely used when assessing the cost-effectiveness of drugs and other health interventions. The assessments are used in the development of recommendations for pricing, formulary placement decisions, and health policy decisions. A new bill, H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023, was approved by the US House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee that will, if passed, end the practice of using QALYs in all federal programs.1,2 Proponents of the ban say that QALYs undervalue the positive effects of therapeutics on people with disabilities.3 We share their concerns. Furthermore, our review of the mathematical properties of QALYs, including an analysis of quality-of-life utility (QOL utility) data recently collected from patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), has led us to conclude that QALYs are an inappropriate metric of drug and treatment cost-effectiveness for all people, both disabled and nondisabled, and should not be the basis for US healthcare policy decisions.
Alveolar ridge preservation for further rehabilitation with implants: case report
Authors: Batista Medeiros Alves Teixeira Maria de Fátima , Gonçalves de Alencar Ana Helena , Alexandre Souza Hugo , Da Silva Garrote Marcel , Rodrigues Garcia Robson
Published: July 2023

SUB-HEADING: Alveolar ridge preservation is done when immediate or early implant placement is not indicated. PURPOSE: Report a case of extraction of the maxillary premolar, followed by alveolar preservation and later rehabilitation with implants. CASE REPORT: A 52-year-old male patient sought care for the rehabilitation of upper left second premolar tooth, which had a longitudinal fracture. The radiographic examination revealed the proximity of the root apex to the floor of the maxillary sinus and alveolar preservation was chosen. CONCLUSION: The clinical decision-making process for preservation starts before extraction.
Validation of a novel instrumentation (FlexOmega system) measuring oar bending moments on-water in rowing
Authors: Ungricht Christoph , Graf Christina , Mandanis Georges , Wernas Timon , Schmid Michael J. , Wolf Peter
Published: July 2023

Quantifying rowing performance can facilitate control of training load or assessment of skill level. Accordingly, the FlexOmega system was developed, which records the bending moment of the oar. This work aimed to validate this new instrumentation during a dynamic load case. Two force profiles were first derived from bending moments acquired during on-water rowing (one at race pace, one at training pace). These force profiles were then used to repeatedly load the instrumented oar on a newly developed test bench. To ultimately elaborate how precision and accuracy determined on the test bench affects everyday training, i.e., whether practitioners can reasonably use the FlexOmega system, the measurement variability observed on the test bench was related to the measurement variability seen for on-water measurements.
On the test bench (featuring a mean precision of 99% and mean accuracy of 95%), a mean error of 3 Nm (mean precision: 98%, mean accuracy: 97%) was determined for the FlexOmega system for the force profile A characterised by bending moments of up to 300 Nm (racing simulated, 37 strokes per minute). For the force profile B with lower stroke rate and less force (21 strokes per minute, up to 150 Nm), the mean error was 2 Nm (mean precision: 98%, mean accuracy: 97%).
The measurement variability observed on the test bench was on average for the two force profiles 30% (profile A) and 15% (profile B) of the measurement variability that occurred during on-water rowing. We conclude that improving the measurement characteristics of the instrumentation would hardly result in any practical benefit as on-water measurements seem mainly to be influenced by the rower’s skill level and environmental condition. Thus, the FlexOmega system can be used to control training intensity or to evaluate rowing performance. In addition, the presented approach for elaborating measurement characteristics could contribute to.
Framing Analysis of Klitih Reporting in Online News in the Special Region of Yogyakarta
Authors: Fikri Muhammad Nazhifuddin , Adiprabowo Vani Dias
Published: July 2023

Media plays a crucial role in reporting cases of juvenile delinquency and street crimes. However, research indicates that news channels tend to provide disproportionate attention to cases of juvenile delinquency, indicating bias in news selection and the perspectives used. The phenomenon of 'klitih' in Yogyakarta serves as a unique example of juvenile delinquency, where the perpetrators harm victims without involving theft. This study is a qualitative research using Entman's framing analysis model to understand how the media constructs news. It is important for the media to provide accurate and non-exaggerated information. The results of the study show that the online news channels Harian Jogja and Tribunnews Jogja have similarities and differences in framing a street crime case. The similarity lies in their reliance on the police's point of view to confirm events at the crime scene. The difference is that Tribunnews Jogja provides a more comprehensive construction of the news, while Harian Jogja only presents some of the events that occurred at the crime scene
Eksistensi Ragam Inlis dalam Komunikasi Digital di Threads: an Instagram App
Authors: Rosadi Nicky
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan eksistensi ragam inlis yang terdapat dalam komunikasi digital di Threads: an Instagram app. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan teknik analisis deskriptif. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah percakapan yang terjadi di Threads. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa eksistensi ragam inlis terjadi dan tidak dapat dihindarkan. Seperti penelitian yang pernah dilakukan sebelumnya, eksistensi ragam inlis ini selalu ditandai dengan penggunaan tulisan singkat serta penggunaan emoticon sebagai pengganti gestur. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, penulis menyimpulkan bahwa penggunaan ragam inlis telah menjadi pilihan dalam percakapan di ruang maya. Untuk itu, penulis menyarankan agar masyarakat yang bersosialisasi di ruang maya dapat lebih memahami penggunaan ragam baru ini demi terciptanya komunikasi yang harmonis dan tidak terjadi miskomunikasi di ruang maya.