bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Central Banks Caught Between Market Liquidity and Fiscal Disciplining: A Money View Perspective on Collateral Policy
Authors:   Jakob Vestergaard is Associate Professor at Roskilde University (javest@ruc.dk), Vestergaard Jakob , Gabor Daniela ,   Daniela Gabor is Professor at the University of West England
Published: December 2021

Despite much attention to unconventional monetary policies after the financial crisis, the collateral policies of central banks are rarely discussed. And when they are, the haircuts applied to assets pledged to access central bank liquidity tend not to be analyzed. An exception to these trends is the recent work by Nyborg (2017), who argues that the collateral policies adopted by the European Central Bank (ECB) aggravated the sovereign debt crisis and put the survival of the euro at risk. Taking our point of departure in the money view literature (Mehrling 2011), we argue however that Nyborg’s critique of the ECB’s crisis response is misguided and that his proposal to deepen and reinforce the ECBs role in the fiscal disciplining of member states would be procyclical and destabilizing. Through our analysis of Nyborg’s work and the ECBs crisis response, we identify core principles for countercyclical collateral policies suitable for market-based financial systems.
A graph-based computerized optimal conceptual design synthesis within the distributed multi-disciplinary resource environment
Authors:   State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China, Chen Bin , Hu Jie ,   State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China, Chen Weixing ,   State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
Published: December 2021

The trend of inter-disciplinary conceptual design synthesis requires designers to involve more and more distributed multi-disciplinary design resources. Therefore, this paper proposes a graph-based computerized optimal conceptual design synthesis to help designers explore novel design schemes within the distributed multi-disciplinary resource environment. The design resources tightly related to the design goal can be extracted from the huge resource environment by a proposed searching engine. The optimal design scheme can be generated from these related design resources by a proposed graph-based algorithm. A set of computer applications called Automatic Conceptual Design System (ACDS) is established to verify the feasibility of this proposed conceptual design synthesis, and a garbage power system’s conceptual design is completed by this software prototype.
The influence of metallostatic pressure, grain refiner, and modification on the critical solid fraction (CSF) of cast A380 alloy
Authors:   Bayburt University Engineering Faculty Mechanical Engineering Department Bayburt, TURKEY, Çolak Murat , Dispinar Derya ,   Foseco, R&D Center, NonFerrous Metal Treatment, Enschede, Netherlands
Published: December 2021

In this work, porosity formation with regard to the change in the metallostatic pressure was investigated. Different geometry was generated to simulate the effect of pressure on critical solid fraction. A380 alloy was sand cast. Additionally, the effect of grain refiner and modifiers was also investigated. Samples were subjected to X-ray radiography and density measurement to quantify the pore size and distribution.
Optimal selection of agricultural crops for sustainable farming in nutrient-rich Wadi areas of Saudi Arabia using MCDM
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha, Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tirth Vineet , Singh Ram Karan ,   Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, The NorthCap University, Gurugram, India, Islam Saiful ,   Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University Guraiger, Abha, Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Algahtani Ali ,   Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha, Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Published: December 2021

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Wheat, Barley, fruits, vegetables, and fodders are the most common agricultural products. Agricultural sustainability depends on socioeconomic and climatic conditions. Proper crop selection is vital to maximize productivity, yielding more revenue to the farmer at a lower cost. To rank the crop alternatives based on the available natural resources and cost, a multicriterion based decision-making model (MCDM) may be applied to identify the best suitable crop, encouraging sustainable agricultural practices. To make the agricultural activities sustainable, most of the critical criteria are taken into account. Four criteria linked to sustainability are included in this study. The research focuses on developing a model for sustainable agricultural practices in KSA employing MCDM. Three MCDM techniques were employed to evaluate the most suitable crop,and the results are compared and validated. The results from all three methods gave consistent results. Fruits emerged as the most productive crop, followed by Wheat, vegetables, fodders, and Barley. Such methodology shall be further extended across the other regions and over various crops for sustainable agricultural practices. The study is expected to help the Ministry of Water, Environment, and Agriculture, KSA, draft a suitable agricultural policy.
Bionic arm: Mapping of elbow and wrist flexion using neural network and fuzzy logic
Authors:   Department of Mechatronics Engineering, School of Mechanical Engg., SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India, Lakshmi M Aiswarya , Dash Anjan Kumar ,   Department of Mechatronics Engineering, School of Mechanical Engg., SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
Published: December 2021

Cases on limb amputation necessitate the use of Transhumeral bionic for artificial limb rehabilitation, which is controlled using Electromyographic (EMG) signals from the muscles. Before the implementation of EMG control, a mapping between the movements of an arm to the angle formed at the corresponding joints is essential to be made. Most of the works in the field of Bionics use Supervised Machine Learning models, chiefly Classification, to map muscle flexion signals to joint actuations in the bionic arm. Ample literature is also there, which uses fuzzy logic for mapping. However, there are very few literatures that compare these two methods of mapping. In this article, 2 models have been discussed regarding the mapping, and their effectiveness is compared. The first model captures elbow and wrist flexion and maps them to their respective angular displacements of joints using a fuzzy logic model. In the second model, a Pattern Recognition Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model under Supervised Machine Learning is incorporated to map elbow and wrist flexion to the corresponding joint angular displacement. The ANN is trained with elbow and wrist joint flexion values and its corresponding joint angles data, optimized, and tested in real-time. This model is verified by comparing the joint angles of a test person (measured using Goniometers) with the joint angles of Bionic models made (using a 360° protractor sheet). The second model gave the insight that supervised machine learning models provide an accurate mapping to the joint flexion in the field of bionics.
Internal Branding: Role of a Cocreated Corporate Event Message
Authors: Shulga Lenna V. , Busser James A. , Topcuoglu Esra , Molintas Denise H.R.
Published: December 2021

To improve the effectiveness of corporate events, organizational leaders and meeting planners are increasingly looking for new approaches to involve attendees in active participation and cocreation of desired outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine how a cocreated message delivered during the corporate event served the role of effective internal brand communication. Signaling theory and service-dominant logic were the foundation for the research framework, supporting the argument that if value was cocreated during the corporate event, it positively influences the goals established by event organizers. Research was conducted using online self-administered questionnaires collected from 235 employees of a US-based hotel chain, attendees of the annual corporate event. Results revealed that when a strong corporate message was evaluated as cocreation it positively affected attendees' internal word-of-mouth (iWOM) intention and perceptions of the brand's competitive service advantage. Message strength was influenced by attendees' views of leadership authenticity. Repeat event attendees' message evaluation was affected by leadership authenticity continuity, while first-time attendees' evaluation was influenced by leadership authenticity uniqueness. The study introduced and tested a novel framework focused on the effectiveness of event messaging based on cocreated value appraisal. It is one of the first studies to focus on annual corporate events as an effective tool for cocreated corporate communication. Managers should strategically utilize corporate event messaging delivered by authentic leaders to empower employees as ambassadors of the brand and focus on the importance of message strength to cocreate value between the organization and employees.
Determinants of Quality of Life Air Traffic Controller in AirNav Surabaya
Authors: Muhammad Fandi Ahmad  , Lalu Muhammad Saleh  , Yahya Thamrin  , Syamsiar S. Russeng  , Saifuddin Sirajuddin  , Agus Bintara Birawida
Published: December 2021

The quality of work life is affected by the quality of the work environment. A positive work atmosphere will create a conducive work life. This study aims to determine the factors that affect the quality of life of air traffic controller at AirNav Surabaya. This is a quantitative research with a cross sectional study method. Interviews were conducted on 38 workers who were drawn based on the purposive sampling method. Then, from these results a logistic regression test was carried out which showed that blood pressure, position, and workload had a significant relationship. To determine the effect of individual characteristics, work fatigue and quality of life were measured using a questionnaire, blood pressure using a tensimeter and workload using an oximeter. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 25 application with the chi-square test. Results of the chi-square test analysis showed that there was a relationship between age and quality of life (p = 0.009), blood pressure with quality of life (p = 0.032), years of service with quality of life (p = 0.031), position and quality of life (p = 0.029), fatigue with quality of life (p = 0.012) and workload with quality of life (p = 0.005), while there was no relationship between sex and quality of life (0.279) and marital status with quality of life (p = 0.560). From these results, a logistic regression test was carried out which showed that blood pressure, position, and workload had a significant relationship. This research suggests AirNav Surabaya to pay more attention to the quality of life of air traffic controller, maintain the nutritional intake, exercise regularly, and pay attention to rest times.
Mung Bean Sprouts (Vigna radiata) Ethanol Extract on Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Activity and Malondialdehyde (MDA) Levels in Toluene-Induced Rats
Authors: Putu Bayu Agus S.Si  , Siti Khaerunnisa M.Si  , Lina Lukitasari, M.Si
Published: December 2021

Objective –This study aimed to evaluate the effect ofethanol extract from mung bean sprouts on alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity and malondialdehyde levels in toluene-induced white rats.Methods–This research is an experimental laboratory with a research design that is post-test only control group design using 40 rats (Rattus norvegicus) which were divided randomly into 5 groups, G1 (control without toluene), G2 (900 mg/kg toluene), G3 (mung bean sprouts extract 250 mg/kg + 900 mg/kg toluene), G4 (mung bean sprouts extract 500 mg/kg + 900 mg/kg toluene), G5 (mung bean sprouts extract 1000 mg/kg + 900 mg/kg toluene). ALT measurement using spectrophotometer method. Measurement of MDA using the ELISA method. The data collected will be statistically tested with the help of SPSS with a significant (p <0.05).Results–The results of the measurement of ALT activity (p=0.972) and MDA levels (p=0.190) in each group had no significant effect (p>0.05) in each treatment.Conclusion–It can be concluded that there was no significant effect of ethanol extract of sprouts on alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity and malondialdehyde levels in white rats (Rattus norvegicus) induced by oral toluene.
Self-Efficacy with the Quality of Life of Pulmonary Tb Patients
Authors: Usastiawaty C.A.S Isnainy  , Ridwan Ridwan  , Rias Tusianah  , M. Arifki Zainaro  , Albet Maydiyantoro  , Tubagus Ali Rachman Puja Kesuma
Published: December 2021

Aim: It is known that the relationship between self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with pulmonary tuberculosisat Pertamina Bintang Amin Hospital in Bandar Lampung 2020.Methods: This type of research was quantitative with a cross sectional approach. The population was all pulmonary TB patients at the Pertamina Bintang Amin Hospital Bandar Lampung, with a sample size of 62 people. Data analysis in this study used the chi-square test.Results: The results of the univariate analysis showed that most of the respondents’ self-efficacy was in poor condition, namely as many as 33 people (53.2%). Most of the respondents’ quality of life was in the medium category, namely 27 people (43.5%). The results of the bivariate analysis showed that the p-value = 0.001). 1) demographic factors such as the type of education level are an indicator of the potential vulnerability of pulmonary TB infection, 2) Most of the respondents’ self-efficacy was in poor condition, namely 33 people (53.2%). Most of the respondents’ quality of life was in the medium category, namely 27 people (43.5%), and 3) there was a relationship between self-efficacy and the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
A Tear Inflammatory Biomarker in Dry Eye Disease
Authors: Ni Made Inten Lestari  , Evelyn Komaratih  , Yuyun Rindiastuti  , Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa
Published: December 2021

Background: Dry eye disease is a chronic ocular condition and significantly impacts visual function with multifactorial origin. It is characterized by tear instability and inflammation on the ocular surface. The inflammatory response initiates by synthesis and release of cytokines, Recently, there has been increasing scientific interest using tear film biomarkers that play a role in pathophysiology of dry eye disease. The objective of this study to explain relationship of tear film biomarker in dry eye.Methods: The research design of this study used literature review. The data was collected from electronic database in PubMed, Google Scholar, and website of science and predominantly published in the last 10 years.Result: The defect on the tear film component due to oxidative stress lead to ocular surface epithelial exposure, and intracellular signaling pathways are triggered, involving an inflammatory mediator which plays a role in the pathophysiology of dry eye. Using biomarker lead to better diagnosis, drug development, and effective management for dry eye disease.Conclusion: In conclusion, TNF-a, IL-6, IL-8, IL-1 by number studies to consistently reflect disease severity and strong correlation with schirmer tear test and another test for the ocular surface in dry eye disease.
Serum Preptin Level in Iraqi Beta Major Thalassemic Patients
Authors: Noor Haidar Talib  , Hedef .D. Al-Yaseen  , Ali Mohammed Jwad
Published: December 2021

Background Beta thalassemia syndromes are a set of hereditary blood disorders marked by a deficiency of beta-globin chain synthesis, result in decrease hemoglobin in red blood cells, anemia, and a reduced RBC production. Iron overload is a common finding in chronically transfused beta thalassemia major patients with possible effect on beta cell function and secretion. This study aimed to assess preptin level in the serum in beta major thalassemic patients, in order to indicate the effect of oxidative stress on preptin secretion. And explain preptin effect on bone cells. Subject and methods; A case-control study that was performed in the Ibn Albaladi Hospital (during the period from 1st of September 2020 to the end of January 2021. It included 48 beta major thalassemic patients and 36 subject as healthy control. Information was taken from each subject including age, diseases. Subjects with any cardiovascular diseases, hyperemesis gravidram, liver diseases, kidney diseases, bone disease, diabetes mellitus, and patients take corticosteroid as well as patients in childhood were excluded in this study. The biomarkers studied were: fasting serum preptin, insulin were assessed. Serum preptin and insulin were measured by ELISA technique. Results; The mean values of (Preptin, Insulin) in patients group were less than control group. There was a moderate direct significant correlation P<0.01 between preptin and insulin. Conclusion; The mean value of serum preptin was less in thalassemic major group than control group. And direct correlated with insulin level which is also reduced in thalassemic patients.
Environmental Analysis of Massive Mask Waste due to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Rahmad Agus Dwianto  , Tulus Haryono  , Rianto
Published: December 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has a big impact. The requirement to use masks to prevent the spread of the virus increases the amount of mask waste. This study aims to analyze the environment due to the accumulation of mask waste during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This research uses the literature study method from various literature references and qualitative analysis. Medical waste that is not managed with proper procedures has the potential to transmit the virus to other people. In addition, the pile of mask waste is also bad for the environment. Various appropriate designs and technologies are made for more appropriate and environmentally friendly management of mask waste.
Immunohistochemical Characterization of Hepatic Nuclear Factor 4 Alpha Expression in the Choroid Plexus of the lateral and 4th ventricles of adult Male Rat Brain
Authors: Rasha A. Salman  , Taghreed Abdulrsool Ali  , Duaa AL Musawi
Published: December 2021

The choroid plexus (CP) is present in brain ventricles. It is responsible for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) secretion and various vital functions. Special proteins present in choroidal epithelium play important roles in CSF production and energy metabolism.This study aims to compare between the lateral and fourth ventricles CPs using hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4α), metabolism marker, to evaluate the functional activity of this tissue in the two regions.Ten adult male albino rats were used to study the histological features of the CPs and to study the functional activity by quantitative immunohistochemical labeling with HNF4α marker.The CP of the fourth ventricle had more functional activity than the CP of the lateral ventricle. A quantitative assessment of HNF4α using Aperio ImageScope Software Analysis showed that the lateral ventricle CP mean positivity 0.264 ± 0.083 pixel/micron² while the fourth ventricle CP have mean positivity 0.297 ± 0.043 pixel/micron². The immunohistochemical expression of marker in the fourth ventricle CP were significantly, P ≤ 0.05 higher than those in the lateral ventricle at P ≤ 0.05. Immunohistochemical detection of metabolism marker went along with findings of other histological and biochemical studies to define the CP as a highly dynamic structure with regional variations forming a continuum of one entity tissue capable of functional adaptation according to body needs.
Profile Study of Motorcyclists Victims in Road Traffic Accidents at Jaipur Region- An Observational Antemortem Study
Authors: Ravindra Kumar  , R.K.Punia
Published: December 2021

World Health Organization defined accidents as ‘’ an unexpected, unplanned occurrence which may involve injury’’1.Only 28 countries, covering 7% of the world’s population, have comprehensive road safety laws on all five key risk factors: drinking and driving, speeding, and failing to use helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints as per the global status report on Road Safety 2013 by World Health Organization1. India is undergoing major economic and demographic transition coupled with increasing urbanization and motorization. Injuries on roads, at homes, and in the workplace have increased due to lack of safety-related policies and programs. The health sector bears the maximum brunt in terms of provision of acute care, and short-term and long term rehabilitation service. This study describes profile of motorcyclists’ victims in road traffic accidents observation done and they were compared with the previous studies.This study was conducted toanalyzethe sociodemographic profile of motorcycle crashes among total cases of RTA.During study period, a total number of 22618 patients were admitted to trauma centre, from which 10564 were road traffic accident cases, from which 25 % were two wheeler clashes.
The Effectiveness of Zinc Micronutrients From Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata D) Extract on the Testosterone Levels of Mice (Mus musculus L)
Authors: Risa Purnamasari  , Nova Lusiana  , Linda Prasetyaning Widayanti  , Mei Lina Fitri Kumalasari
Published: December 2021

Various factors cause disharmony in the household. One of them is erectile dysfunction. This can be treated by providing aphrodisiacs and some minerals such as zinc to increase libido. One of the plants that contain zinc is pumpkin (Cucurbita morchata D ). This study was conducted to determine the differences in giving pumpkin skin, meat, and seed extracts to testosterone levels. This study uses a laboratory experimental research type. This study, using extract variables from the skin, meat and seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata D) and levels of the hormone testosterone. The sample used was male mice (Mus musculus) divided into control groups and three treatment groups. Data were analyzed using the One-way ANOVA statistical test.There were differences in testosterone levels in mice between the control group and the group of mice given extracts of meat, skin and seeds (p-value <0.05).The highest testosterone level in mice was in mice given pumpkin seed extract.
The Overview of Health Protocols for Preventing and Controlling of COVID-19 ; A Qualitative Exploration from Rural Area in Indonesia
Authors: Riky Ristanto Gari  , Rezky Aulia Yusuf  , Reza Aril Ahri  , Sitti Patimah  , Haeruddin
Published: December 2021

Background: The COVID-19 has been spread to all over the world. Numerous people still not obey the health protocols that imposed by government. This study aisms to examine in depth the application of health protocols in preventing and controlling of COVID-19 in Muna District. Methods: This research employed an descriptve qualitative research design using semistructed interviews and a purposive sampling approach. The data collection methods was included indept interviews with some key-persons that responsible for COVID-19 prevention and control programs in Muna Regency of Souteast Sulawesi Province of Indonesia and community members. The informants of this study were the the head of COVID-19 task force as key informant; the head of law deparment, a member of the legislative commission for health, a military member and a police, as well as the public. The data was analysed thematically using Nvivo V.12 Plus Software. Results: 1) The role of militery and police as supervisors in implementing health protocol has been carried out well. 2) The implementation of individual health protocols has been carried out, however people with low level of awareness was still lacking about the importance of implementing health protocols such as washing hands, maintaining distance and wearing masks. 3) The application of health protocols for business actors has been carried out, however business owners may still open their businesses (finances matter) but they are required to apply health protocols. 4) The implementation of health protocols in community groups has been carried out and there are some members of the community who care about handling the acceleration of COVID-19, together with local governments to assist with the implementation of health protocols. 5) The regional government provides guidance to the community to participate in efforts to prevent and control Covid-19, conduct security/surveillance in every day, target mass crowds in some areas. Conclusion: Supervision and implementation among citizen in rural area must be regulated strictly and community empowerment is crucial.
Alteration of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin A Breast Milk Levels During Lactation Period Among Mothers of Low Birth Weight Infant Born at Preterm and Term
Authors: Rizky Arisanti Maharani  , Roedi Irawan  , Risa Etika
Published: December 2021

Background: Duration of lactation and preterm delivery were noticed as dominant factors affecting breast milk composition, including its micronutrient particularly iron, zinc and vitamin A. This study was to analyze the alteration of iron, zinc, vitamin A levels within colostrum and mature breast milk among mothers of low birth weight (LBW) preterm and term infants.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2019 and April 2020 among mothers of LBW infant delivered at preterm and term at Dr. Soetomo hospital. Seventeen samples of breast milk were enrolled on each group. Respectively, colostrum and mature milk were collected between day 2 and 4, between day 15 and 20 after delivery.Results: The iron levels on both groups did not change significantly during lactation period (respectively p=0,266 and p=0,845). Zinc levels were found significantly higher in colostrum of both groups, as well as vitamin A levels within colostrum in LBW preterm group (p<0,05).Conclusions: Higher levels were found in zinc within colostrum of both groups, similar to vitamin A in LBW preterm group. In contrast, iron did not differ significantly during lactation period.
The Effectiveness of Family Support Program based on Clean and Healthy Behaviour (CLHB) Indicators
Authors: Rochana Ruliyandari  , Bambang Purwanto  , AA Subiyanto  , Suwarto
Published: December 2021

A clean and healthy lifestyle behavior (CHLB) in the household structure is essential to maintain and improve the health of family members. However, in its implementation, consistency is needed so that clean and healthy lifestyle behavior can be carried out optimally based on ten indicators of a CHLB of household arrangements that the government has set. Therefore, this research was conducted using a cross-sectional design with a quantitative descriptive study design—population in the sub-district of Banguntapan, Bantul District, consisting of 826 households. The sample of this study was collected using a technique with a random sampling sample of 100 families and data collection using primary data and secondary data, and field observations. Based on the ten indicators of a clean and healthy lifestyle in the household structure, four indicators have not been appropriately implemented, namely giving exclusive breastfeeding (21%), weighing babies and toddlers every month (14%), doing physical activities every day (34%), and not smoking in the home (23%), with clean and healthy lifestyle coverage in the excellent category (66%). Therefore, it can be concluded that the application of a clean and healthy lifestyle in the Banguntapan, Bantul, household characteristics is good (66%) but has not met the government’s target because four indicators of a clean and healthy lifestyle have not been implemented optimally.
Reduction Surgery of Giant Hemifacial Neurofibromas: A Case Report
Authors: Ruby Riana A  , Sitti Rizaliyana  , Radias Dwi Padmani  , Retno Handajani  , S. Perdanakusuma
Published: December 2021

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1), first described by Von Recklinghausen (1882), is an autosomal dominant disease caused by a spectrum of mutations in NF-1 gene. We reported a case of giant facial neurofibromas in 26 years old male patient without family history of neurofibromatosis type 1. Features typical of neurofibroma, including an enlarged nerve fascicle composed of elongated nuclei and scant cytoplasmic cells, were identified. Excision was performed with preservation of parotid duct. The mass weight was about 5,5 kg. There were some challenges during the procedure, such as bleeding, hypovolemia, and preservation of vital structure.
The roles of Health Cadres in the Implementation of Mental Health Programs in Indonesia
Authors: Cut Yuni Marlita  , Said Usman  , Marthoenis  , Irwan Syahputra  , Nurjannah
Published: December 2021

Background: Mental health cadresholdthe pinpoint roles in the implementation of all mental healthprograms, both at sub-district and village levels.Objectives: Analyzing the roles of health cadres in the implementation of mental health programs atthe health center in Aceh, a province in Indonesia.Research Method: The research method that will be used is observational, using the cross sectionaldesign.All included people in this study are all cadres who reside in the district of Aceh Besar, Acehprovince. The sample was using a total sampling technique of 584 cadres.Result: It was found that there was a relationship betweenacadre’s education with the role of a cadrein the implementation of mental health programs in the working area of the health centre in thedistrict of Aceh Besar, Aceh province (p≤0,05). It was found that the relationship between training,knowledge, attitude, facilities and supervision with the role of a cadre in the implementation of mentalhealth programs in the working area of the health centres in the district of Aceh Besar (p≤0,05). Themost influencing variable or the most dominant variable that influences the role of a cadre in theimplementation of mental health programs in the district of Aceh Besar is supervision.Conclusion: It can be concluded that supervision is the most dominating factor that influences the roleof a cadre in the implementation of mental health programs in Aceh province’s health centre.
Leadership and Management Preparedness after Completing Induction Programme for Newly Graduate Nurses: A Cross- Sectional Study
Authors: Asni Bakir  , Hanif Abdul Rahman  , Haji-Muhammad Shahril Haji-Ali  , Khadizah H. Abdul-Mumin
Published: December 2021

Background: Leadership and management skills are essential and foundational in nursing, yetthey arevery complex and built through years of work experiences.Aim: Toexamine newly graduate nurses’ preparedness of their knowledge, attitude and practice ofleadership and managementskills after aone-year induction programme in the clinical setting.Methods:A cross-sectional study on newly graduated Registered Nurses in Brunei Darussalamusingsurvey developed from key indicators ofthe Nursing Board for Brunei Darussalam and InternationalCouncil of Nurses.Results:Knowledge level of leadership and management skills ranged from 66.1% to 100%. Attitudescore was between 15.2% to 93.2%. Practice score was between 19.0% to 94.9%. The results showedthat nurses with clinical experiences are more prepared in terms of knowledge, attitude and practiceof various leadership and management skills compared to those immediately working in managerialposition. Some leadership and management skills (such as task-oriented management and conflictmanagement) were enhanced, and yet certain essential skills (such as advocacy and communicationwith patients) were diminished as nurses acquired more work experiences.Conclusion: A well-defined framework on foundational leadership and management skills is deemedimportant that should commence from nursing educational preparation and consistently assessed andmonitored throughout the nursing profession.
Exploring Student Nurses’ Learning Experience in the Clinical Setting: A Literature Review
Authors: D K Siti Najibah Munjiyah PG Amimaruddin  , Deeni RuditaIdris
Published: December 2021

Background: Clinical practice is an important part of nursing education as it allows the student toimprove their clinical skills, apply theory with practice and also supports their professional growth.It is known that student nurses perceive their clinical practice as rewarding but the clinical learningenvironment is also presented with numerous challenges. The aim of this literature review is to explorethe student nurses’ learning experiences in the clinical setting.Methods: To search for the research articles, PubMed and Sciencedirect databases were used. Theinclusion criteria for the research articles are that they must be published between 2010 until 2020,with open access in English Language. Research articles must be looking at student nurses’ learningexperiences. Nine articles were included in this review.Conclusion: Nursing students learn best in an environment that encourages collaborative learning, trustand mutual respect, and a good student-nurse relationship influences the students’ learning experiencepositively. Theory-practice gap, unclear role of student nurses in the clinical placement and negativeemotions hindered the learning experience for the students. It is recommended that the clinical instructorshape the learning environment to meet the students’ education needs and to motivate the staff nurses totake part in the student nurses’ education to decrease the barriers of effective learning.
Intravenous Infiltration and Extravasations: Knowledge among Nurses in Pediatric Hospitals in Khartoum, Sudan
Authors: Howaida Mohammed Gassmalla  , Mohammed Khalid Hussein  , Abdelmoniem Mohamed Hamid
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Infiltration and extravasation are complications of intravenous administration therapiesinvolving unintended leakage of solution into the surrounding tissue. Consequences range from localirritation to amputation. The aim of the study is to study nurses’ knowledge about intravenous infiltrationand extravasation.Method: Descriptive cross-sectional, hospital-based study. A study was conducted at four pediatrichospitals in Khartoum state. 165 nurses were included using simple random sampling of differentworking experiences. Data were collected by face-to-face interview questionnaire.Results: Of participants 25.5% defined intravenous infiltration correctly, most participants 76.4%had a poor level of knowledge about identification of infiltration, only 1.8% of participants knew theterm extravasation, and most nurses 78.2% had a poor level of knowledge that antibiotics causingextravasation. There was statistically significant with qualification P-value < 0.001Conclusion: The study concluded that nurses had a poor level of knowledge on intravenous infiltrationand extravasation. The study recommended education, guideline, and standards for intravenous therapyshould be adopted to ensure the best practices.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 among Community Health Nurses
Authors: Joy Priyadharishini J  , Jebah Terina S  , Vathsala Sadan
Published: December 2021

Background: Corona Virus Disease 2019 also known as COVID-19 is a rapidly expanding pandemiccaused by a novel human Corona Virus (SARS-COV-2). This is posing a threat at global level and needsan urgent intervention and control measures. The community health nurses are front line warriors inproviding primary health care. The knowledge and attitude greatly influences the behaviour pattern ofpeople, therefore this descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practiceregarding COVID-19 among Community Health Nurses at College of Nursing, Christian MedicalCollege, Vellore, India.Methods: Using total enumeration sampling method, a structured self-administered questionnairewas given to all the Community Health Nurses and data were obtained. The questionnaire assessesthe demographic and personal profile of participants, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regardingCOVID-19, which is developed by the investigator using the WHO module on “Emerging respiratoryviruses, including COVID-19, methods for detection, prevention, response and control” and CDC –Corona Virus Disease 2019 modules.Conclusion: This study reveals that 10.8% among the community health nurses had adequateknowledge regarding COVID-19, 44.2% had favourable attitude towards COVID-19 and 98.3% hadadequate practices related to prevention of COVID-19. There was a significant correlation foundbetween Knowledge and Practice (p= 0.002), Attitude and Practice (p= 0.001) of the CommunityHealth Nurses which was statistically significant. There were significant association found between thedemographic variables such as qualification (p=0.020) and the level of knowledge, education (p=0.015)and knowledge and years of experience of the community health nurses (p=0.009) and their attitude.
Internet Addiction and its Affecting factors among Undergraduate Students: An Integrative Review
Authors: Sivasankari Nadarajan  , Pornpat Hengudomsub
Published: December 2021

Background: This contemporary technological era is witnessing internet addiction as an emergingglobal concern and burden on mental health and society. It is a multidimensional phenomenon thataffects an individual physically, psychologically, and socially.Objective: The objective of this review was to describe internet addiction and examine its affectingfactors among undergraduate university students.Methods: This integrative review was conducted to examine the affecting factors related to internetaddiction among university students using PRISMA guidelines.A systematic search was conductedusing Academic Search Complete (EBSCO), PubMed, MEDLINE, APA PsycArticles, CINAHL,SCOPUS, google scholar, ScienceDirect published in the English language between the year January2011 to January 2021.Results: A total of seventeenarticles were retrieved and their results were synthesized. The findingsrevealed three common measurement tools namely Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Young’s DiagnosticQuestionnaire (YDQ), and Chen’s Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS). Two factors were found relatedto internet addiction, internal factors that include demographic factors and psychological factors andexternal factors like external financial funding, and internet accessibility in college.Conclusion:As internet addiction leads to many psychiatric comorbidities, identification of thefactors contributing to this phenomenon needs more attention and careful consideration for preventionstrategies.
Knowledge on Female Foeticide among Undergraduate Students of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Vikas Bhaskar  , Sanaj Kumar Yadav  , Sandeep Chaurisiya  , Sonam Yadav  , Premlata
Published: December 2021

The female foeticide involves the detection of sex of the unborn child in the womb of the motherand the decision to abort it if the sex of child is detected as girl. So, here an attempt has been made toassess the knowledge regarding FF among UG students at selected college of Etawah district UtterPradesh. In this paper we assess the knowledge regarding female foeticide among under graduatestudent of selected college of Etawah district. A Cross sectional study research design was utilizes inthe present study. Non probability purposive sampling was used to select the sample. Study tool wasclassi ied in two parts (socio demographical variable and knowledge questionnaire). Result of thestudy shows that in study 50% students were belong in 17-19 year age group, 45% students hadmedical profession, 47.5% were male and 53.4 % female student. Study shows that more than80% students have good knowledge. The mean score and SD were 22.375 and 5.826 respectively.Study concluded that students are having good knowledge regarding female foeticide.
Students’ Preferences for Teaching Methods and their Performances in Schools of Nursing, Nigeria
Authors: Faruk Umar Abubakar  , Auwalu Muhammed  , Abdullahi HarunaIbrahim  , Abdurrahman Muhammed Sani
Published: December 2021

Background: Suboptimal academic performance by the majority of students at higher educationallevel has been linked with ineffective teaching methods by teachers/lecturers. The aim of this studywas to assess teaching methods, academic, and clinical performances among student nurses in schoolsof nursing, in North-west Nigeria.Methods: The study adopted a mixed approach of a cross-sectional design. The sample comprises of95 tutors, 31 clinical instructors, 698 students, and the final year students from five selected schools. Anadapted questionnaire was used for data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptiveand inferential statistic with the aid of IBM SPSS Version 20. The qualitative data were summarizeusing thematic content analysis.Results: Lectures, demonstration, and discussion were the most frequently used methods of instructionin the schools. The average academic performances of students were credit (C). The academicperformance of students in the final examination and Nursing Council Exam was “Pass”. Most ofthe students obtained a C-grade in the clinical examination. The clinical performance rating of thestudents in both the school and the nursing Council was “Pass” grade. There was a Significant positivecorrelation between the academic performance of third year students and their clinical performance(<.05). Most students were satisfied with lecture teaching method because of its ability to ensurecurriculum coverage.Conclusions: Clinical performance of students increased with an increased academic performance.Students preferred lectures and demonstration as methods of instruction. The tutors should trained andmotivated students to use students’ centred Learning methods in the administration of their lessons.
The Effect of Online Computer Assisted Instruction on Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Satisfaction of Nursing Students
Authors: Sununta Youngwanichsetha
Published: December 2021

Background: Computer assisted instruction is integrated to nursing education lecture class. It is notassessed in online teaching of maternal-newborn nursing and Midwifery class.Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of online computer assisted instruction of nursing care forpregnant women with diabetes on knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction of nursing students.Methodology: Quasi-experimental research was designed in this study. Participants were selectedusing systematic random sampling. Eighty nursing students were enrolled in this study. Forty studentsin experimental group was assigned to learn via online computer assisted instruction of nursing carefor pregnant women with diabetes, where as another forty students was assigned to learn in lectureclass. The pretest and posttest mean scores of students’ knowledge and self-efficacy of nursing care forpregnant women with diabetes were analyzed and compared within group and between group.Results: The posttest mean score of students’ knowledge and self-efficacy of nursing care for pregnantwomen with diabetes in the experimental group was significantly higher than those in lecture class.The overall students’ satisfaction with online computer assisted instruction was 82.50 percent. Thesefindings suggested that online computer assisted instruction could enhance students’ learning outcomesand satisfaction.
Peran Personal Development Competitive Attitude dan Organizational Citizenship Behavior Terhadap Manajemen Konflik pada Karyawan Event Organizer
Authors: Puspita Natalie , Kurniawan Jimmy Ellya
Published: December 2021

The dynamic phenomenon of EO requires collaboration between members to run events, especially when facing conflicts that arise. The collaborative conflict management style can be referred to as a solution-orientation conflict management. In connection with this phenomenon, personal development competitive attitude and organizational citizenship behavior is known to play a role in improving conflict management solution-orientation among EO employees. This research is a quantitative study with multiple regression design. The population of this study were event organizer employees in Surabaya. The sample in this study amounted to 114 event organizer employees obtained through online surveys. The sampling technique used accidental sampling. This study uses a personal development competitive attitude scale (PDCA) designed by Ryckman et al. (1996), Organizational Citizenship Behavior Scale (OCB) designed by Podsakof et al. (1990), and the Organizational Communication Conflict Instrument (OCCI) designed by Putnam et al. (1982). The results of hypothesis testing state the role of personal development competitive attitude and organizational citizenship behavior in conflict management solution-orientation. In this study the variable organizational citizenship behavior has a bigger role than personal development competitive attitude. The results of the research can be used as knowledge and input for the company and EO employees.
Strength-based parenting dan self-compassion pada mahasiswa
Authors: Julianti Ratna Josephine Maria , Sumargi Agnes Maria , Engry Agustina , Jonathan Alfredo
Published: December 2021

Self-compassion diperlukan sebagai faktor proteksi terhadap stres dan depresi yang sering terjadi pada masa pandemi COVID-19. Self-compassion adalah perasaan belas kasih yang ditujukan kepada diri sendiri terutama pada saat menghadapi kesulitan ataupun kegagalan. Strength-based parenting (SBP) berpotensi mempengaruhi self-compassion karena orangtua dengan sengaja memperhatikan kekuatan anak daripada kelemahannya (strength-knowledge) dan mendorong anak untuk menggunakan kekuatannya tersebut (strength-use). Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner yang disebarkan secara daring kepada 180 orang mahasiswa di Surabaya (16-22 tahun) terungkap bahwa SBP mempengaruhi self-compassion secara signifikan dengan kontribusi sebesar 12,5%. Strength-knowledge merupakan prediktor yang signifikan bagi self-compassion yang berarti bahwa pemahaman orangtua akan kelebihan anak dapat meningkatkan self-compassion mahasiswa. Penelitian selanjutnya dapat menggali lebih jauh keterkaitan antara SBP, self-compassion, kesejahteraan, tingkat kecemasan dan depresi yang dialami oleh mahasiswa selama masa pandemic sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan kesehatan mentalnya.
Heterogeneous convolutional neural networks to build movement routes of the objects in spatial environment with accumulated energy potential
Authors:   The Kaluga Branch of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Lavrenkov Yuriy N.
Published: December 2021

We consider the synthesis of a hybrid neural convolutional network with the modular topology-based architecture, which allows to arrange a parallel convolutional computing system to combine both the energy transfer and data processing, in order to simulate complex functions of natural biological neural populations. The system of interlayer neural commutation, based on the distributed resonance circuits with the layers of electromagnetic metamaterial between the inductive elements, is a base for simulation of the interaction between the astrocyte networks and the neural clusters responsible for information processing. Consequently, the data processing is considered both at the level of signal transmission through neural elements, and as interaction of artificial neurons and astrocytic networks ensuring their functioning. The resulting two-level neural system of data processing implements a set of measures to solve the issue based on the neural network committee. The specific arrangement of the neural network enables us to implement and configure the educational procedure using the properties absent in the neural networks consisting of neural populations only. The training of the convolutional network is based on a preliminary analysis of rhythmic activity, where artificial astrocytes play the main role of interneural switches. The analysis of the signals moving through the neural network enables us to adjust variable components to present information from training bunches in the available memory circuits in the most efficient way. Moreover, in the training process we observe the activity of neurons in various areas to evenly distribute the computational load on neural network modules to achieve maximum performance. The trained and formed convolutional network is used to solve the problem of determining the optimal path for the object moving due to the energy from the environment