bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examination of the Effect of Different Cold Isostatic Pressures in the Production of Functionally Graded Si₃N₄ Based Ceramics
Authors: KASAL Beyza , BABAÇ Ertancan , TABAK Yasemin , VATANSEVER Bayise KAVAKLI , KILIÇ Ayşen , USTA Metin
Published: February 2022

Silisyum nitrür seramikler sitotoksik olmaması, yüksek kırılma tokluğu, uzun ömürlü olması, aşınma direnci ve düşük sürünme katsayısı gibi üstün özellikleri nedeniyle biyo uygulamalarda gün geçtikçe daha fazla kullanım alanı bulmaktadır.
Bu çalışmada, şerit döküm yöntemi ile biyomalzeme uygulamalarında kullanılmak üzere fonksiyonel derecelendirilmiş Si3N4 malzemesinin, organik bazlı süspansiyonlarının hazırlanması ve hazırlanan şeritlerin farklı soğuk izostatik
pres basıncında (1000-1500-2000-2500 bar) preslenmiştir. Kullanılan hammaddelere XRD, SEM, tane boyut analizi yapılıp hazırlanan süspansiyonun zeta potansiyeli ve reolojik ölçümleri yapılmış, optimum koşullarda döküm işlemi gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Yapılan deneysel çalışmada ana hammadde olan Si3N4’ün dışında solvent, bağlayıcı, plastikleştirici, sinterleme katkısı ve por yapıcı (grafit tozu) gibi ilaveler kullanılmıştır. Hazırlanan süspansiyonlar 18 saat karıştırılmış ve
şerit döküm cihazı ile döküm yapılarak ham şeritler elde edilmiştir. Ham şeritler kurutulduktan sonra belirlenen boyutlarda kesilip 4 farklı porozite oranında (her katman 5 şerit olacak şekilde) lamine edilmiştir. Ardından üretilen
silisyum nitrür şeritlerin şekillendirmesi için ise soğuk izostatik presleme (CIP) yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Şekillendirilen parçalara bağlayıcı giderme işlemi uygulanmış olup ardından hava ortamında 1500 °C’de sinterleme işlemi
yapılmıştır. Sinterlenmiş olan poroz numunelerin taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) ile yapılan mikroyapı analizlerinde şeritler arasındaki bağlanma, grafitin por oluşumuna etkisi, por yapısı ve dağılımı, sinterlenmenin gelişimi
incelenmiştir. Sinter sonrası XRD analizi yapılarak fazlar incelenmiş olup sonuçların değerlendirildiğinde 1500 °C sadece % 100 Nierit fazı mevcut olduğu saptanmış olup, SEM analizleri değerlendirildiğinde CIP basıncı açısından
en iyi 2500 bar basınçtaki numuneye ait olduğu görülmüştür.
Asssement of bioaccesibility of precursors of advanced glycation end products in puddings under in vitro digestive system
Authors: ANDAÇ ÖZTÜRK Serap , ÇİNTESUN Elif EDE , DEMİRCİ Mehmet , GARİPOĞLU Gökçen , MIZRAK Ömer Faruk , YAMAN Mustafa
Published: February 2022

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are potentially chemical hazardous compounds. Digestive system condtions may effect AGEs formation. Despite puddings have low AGEs content, the effect of in vitro digestion on AGEs formation is
unknown. This study aims to determine the formation of AGEs precursors as Glyoxal (GO) and Methylglyoxal (MGO) in puddings under in vitro digestion. For this purpose, GO and MGO levels of puddings were determined by High-Performance
Liquid Chromatography. The amount of GO and MGO in samples ranged between 6.3 to 18.8 µg /100 g and 5.8 to 24.4 µg / 100g, respectively. After in vitro digestion, GO and MGO levels were increased to between 7.4 to 24.4 µg / 100g
and 8.5 to 31.6 µg/100 g, respectively. Our results revealed that puddings have low AGEs precursors this may be due to bounding capability of milk proteins, water binding capacity of starch, low heat treatment and sugar type.
Neutron characterization of ageing and creep processes in materials and parts from decommissioning of nuclear facilities
Authors: ROGANTE Massimo , LEBEDEV Vasily T.
Published: February 2022

Safety conditions and lifetime extension of a Nuclear Facility (NF) are fundamental and a deep knowledge of ageing and creep processes linked with the involved materials and parts is essential to guarantee high levels of reliability
and to face severe natural and plant–centred incidences. The analyses classically used in this case, involving non-destructive techniques (NDT) and in-service inspections required by the norms, can present a lack of information.
The data acquired, consequently, need to be complemented. Decommissioning of NFs is an important chance to get materials and parts submitted for various years to ageing and degradation, consenting novel diagnostic activities beneficial
to suggest eventual additional measures related to the installation of new components or in planning a postponed decommissioning, to increase safety and dependability. Neutron beam techniques (NBT) can be helpful to characterise,
in a non–destructive and non-invasive way, materials and parts of nuclear/traditional interest. Positive recommendations exist to exploit neutron methods for reactor materials’ control. In this paper, ageing processes occurring
in the NFs sector are briefly introduced and the main neutron techniques are briefly described. Some examples of applications, then are presented. The results obtained by neutron analyses, linked with information on nature and
features of materials’ damages, assist to comprehend the trends of fracture and to evaluate a latent picture of preliminary degradation processes leading to any fast crash of material, including inoperability periods before the
decommissioning activities.
Substitusi Tepung Kacang Koro Pedang (Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.) pada Pie Susu Ditinjau dari Sifat Organoleptik, Kandungan Gizi dan Unit Cost
Authors: Nursalma Clariza Arwi , Setyowati Setyowati , Sitasari Almira
Published: February 2022

An effort to reduce dependence on wheat flour is to use wheat flour made from local commodities. Koro bean flour can be used in making milk pies because it has a high nutritional content so that it can support community nutrition, and has a high economic value. The research method used is pure experiment. Organoleptic test data were analyzed using the K-Independent sample test (Kruskall-Wallis). If there is a difference, continue with Mann Whitney. The nutritional content data were analyzed using the Anova test while the Unit Cost data were analyzed descriptively. The results of the organoleptic test showed that there was a significant difference in the level of preference for the color, aroma, taste, and texture of the milk pie with the substitution of Jack bean flour. The results of the nutritional content test showed that the higher the substitution of koro bean flour, the higher the protein content. The result of unit cost analysis shows that the more substitutions of Jack bean flour, the higher the unit cost. The substitution of Jack Bean flour affects the organoleptic properties (color, aroma, taste, and texture), protein content of milk pie, and unit cost of milk pie. However, it has no effect on the energy, fat, and carbohydrate content of milk pie.
Effectiveness of the pericardium (PC) 6 point massage on emesic decrease first trimester pregnant women
Authors: Purnamaningrum Yuliasti Eka , Kusmiyati Yuni , Iradati Iphigienia
Published: February 2022

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a determinant of LBW occurrence of 4,821. The prevalence of emesis gravidarum is more than 80% of pregnant women in Indonesia. Nausea and vomiting can be treated non-pharmacologically. Determine the effectiveness of the Pericardium (PC) 6-point massage on the reduction of emesis in the first trimester of pregnant women. This study was quantitative research, experimental design approach with two-group design with pre posttest design. The population of pregnant women in the first trimester is 49. The sample in this study was 34 respondents who were pregnant in the first trimester using a randomization control trial technique. The PC6 group was given 2x massages at the pericardium 6 points for 1-3 minutes and the ginger group was given 2.5 g of ginger drink with 250 ml hot water, drunk 2x1 for 7 days. Data analysis used the Shapiro-Wilk test, the number of ratings obtained normal results data processing with paired T-test. That was mean decrease was 3.706 in the PC6 massage, while the mean decrease was 0.882 in the ginger. There was a difference in the decrease in emesis frequency in the calculation of the difference between the experimental group and the control group (p-value = 0.000 <0.005). There is the effectiveness of the Pericardium Point (PC) 6 massage on the reduction of emesis in first-trimester pregnant women.
Penanggulangan Banjir melalui Reboisasi sebagai Bentuk Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Guna Mewujudkan Desa Siaga Bencana
Authors: I Wayan Merta  , I Wayan Mudiarsa Darmanika  , Rauh Jaril Gifari
Published: February 2022

Perubahan penggunaan lahan menjadi pemukiman dan lahan pertanian menyebabkan air hujan yang jatuh tidak langsung menembus tanah. Kawasan di Desa Taman Baru Sekotong merupakan kawasan yang landai sehingga potensi banjir dan erosi di kawasan ini cukup tinggi. Upaya konservasi tanah dan air melalui gerakan penanaman pohon yang melibatkan masyarakat merupakan upaya strategis untuk mengurangi bahaya erosi dan mengalirkan air hujan ke dalam tanah melalui proses peresapan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada bulan november 2021 dan dipusatkan di Desa Taman Baru. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan berupa pendampingan masyarakat, analisis dan evaluasi penanaman pohon dan pembersihan sungai. Kegiatan penanaman pohon ini disambut antusias oleh komponen masyarakat. Terdapat sekitar 150 bibit pohon yang ditanam di sekitar sungai Dusun Taman Sejati.
Estabilidad del explante en la proliferación de brotes axilares in vitro de la biznaga
Authors: Villavicencio-Gutiérrez Eulalia Edith , Arellano-Ostoa Gregorio , Carranza-Pérez Miguel A.
Published: February 2022

Para conservar ex situ, promover el uso y la potenciación de germoplasma nativo de interés ornamental como T. viereckii subsp. major una especie en estatus de riesgo Pr, se planteó la presente investigación con el objetivo de regenerar esta especie en el laboratorio de cultivo de tejidos vegetales (LCTV) del Campo Experimental Saltillo CIRNE-INIFAP considerando la estabilidad del explante durante subcultivos subsecuentes, determinar el tipo y la concentración de fitohormonas y la mejor relación citocinina-auxina que más influyen en la etapa de multiplicación in vitro. El segmento intermedio del tallo (SIT) obtenido a partir de vitroplantas se usó como explante. De 2017 a 2019 se evaluó la etapa de multiplicación utilizando el medio Murashige-Skoog al 50% de sus macrosales. Un diseño experimental completamente al azar con arreglo factorial, se usó para evaluar dos citocininas: 6-bencil aminopurina (BAP) y 6-furfuryl aminopurina (KIN) en cuatro concentraciones 2.5, 5, 7.5 y 10 mg L-1 en interacción con dos auxinas: ácido naftalenacético (ANA) y ácido indolbutírico (AIB) en una relación citocinina-auxina de 10:1. Se evaluaron 16 tratamientos estableciendo cinco SIT/frasco con 10 repeticiones/tratamiento. Esta evaluación se repitió cinco veces mediante subcultivos, evaluando cada diez semanas el número de brotes/explante (Nb) y la altura del brote (Ab, mm). El análisis de varianza (Anova) demostró que hubo estabilidad del explante durante los subcultivos manteniendo una tasa de multiplicación semejante por más de tres años, efecto importante para una multiplicación intensiva. Al analizar los tratamientos como efectos independientes en la prueba de medias de Tukey (p≤ 0.05), se seleccionó la interacción BAP: AIB y KIN: AIB con las concentraciones de 5 mg L-1 de BAP + 0.5 mg L-1 de AIB y 2.5 mg L-1 de KIN + 0.25 mg L-1 de AIB como los tratamientos que inducen brotes con una tasa de multiplicación de 9.25 brotes/explante con una Ab de 6.73 mm.
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL STABILIZATION POLICIES ON THE LEVEL OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS: PROBLEMS AND CONTRADICTIONS (THE CASE OF CYPRUS)
Authors: Ptasica Tatjana
Published: February 2022

The relevance of the article stems from the current level of non-performing loans (NPLs), which remain very high and pose risks of financial instability in Cyprus. Further reducing the high level of NPLs is one of the main strategic objectives of the Cyprus Stability Program for the period 2019-2022. The purpose of this paper is to identify problems and contradictions in the current financial stabilization policy in the banking sector of Cyprus and to help policy makers of financial policy to trace the problems and contradictions in the course of its implementation. The object of the study is the financial and, in particular, the banking sector of Cyprus, which is largely concentrated within the two systemic banks. The methodology of the study is based on theoretical and methodological analysis of the scientific literature, statistical method, observations, comparative method and analysis, as well as analytical and comparative graphs, comparative and analytical approaches. The results of this study show that the profitability of the banking sector of Cyprus is still negatively affected by a long period of low interest rates, as well as the burden of increasing provisions for bad debts. The adoption of the accounting standard (IFRS9) will lead to a further increase in the amount of provisions for impaired loans and thus have a negative impact on the profitability of banks. In addition, the decrease in the loan-to-deposit ratio was mainly due to a significant reduction in the loan portfolio of Cypriot banks. The significant decline in total lending by banks is due to the high level of non-performing loans in Cyprus, accounting for 31.8% of total loans at the end of November 2018. Moreover, about half of all NPLs are NPLs of households. The ESTIA program was created to address NPLs in Cyprus. Overall, the results of the study also show that the launch of the ESTIA program in 2019 will lead to an increase in moral hazard. Significant growth in demand for real estate in Cyprus is due to government policy and is carried out through the Citizenship for Investment program. Increased demand causes prices to rise and forms a bubble in the real estate market. In turn, the formation of a housing price bubble is one of the pre-crisis conditions.
IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR: IMPLICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC POLICY
Authors: Lebedeva Larysa , Moskalenko Oleksandra
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the economy around the world, damaging many areas of daily life. The industrial sector has been affected by the effects of industrial closures, reduced economic activity, and disruptions in logistics and transportation. The damage caused by the crisis has not yet been specifically assessed, as the industrial sector was not the most affected by the pandemic compared to other sectors of the economy. The subject of the study is the industrial sector of Ukraine and the EU. The aim of the article is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on industrial development in Ukraine and the EU, as well as to propose economic policy measures to achieve stabilization in the industrial sector. Since industry is the foundation of economic growth and development, it is necessary to assess the depth of its decline and find possible solutions to get out of the recession. The theoretical analysis of the article is based on recent work by scientists in the field of industrial development, as well as on the authors' developments assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. The COVID-19 pandemic created the following problems for Ukraine's economy and industry: a decrease in aggregate global demand and a decline in business activity, which led to lower prices on world commodity markets; strengthening of government regulation; raw-material orientation of Ukraine's exports and the significant dependence of industrial enterprises on world prices for raw materials; transport and logistics problems with raw material supply chains; lower business expectations and reduced investment due to significant uncertainty. The findings showed that the coronavirus crisis hit the industrial sectors mainly in April 2020, leading to a 16.1% decline in industrial production in Ukraine and an 18.6% decline in the EU. Such industries as automobile manufacturing, leather manufacturing, light industry, furniture manufacturing, coal mining, oil and gas extraction were hit the hardest. The following measures to stabilize the industrial sector are proposed: support for domestic demand for the products of industries, namely metallurgy, machine building, and chemical industry, which are mainly export-oriented and very sensitive to changes in global demand; stimulation and development of high value-added production; acceleration of the digitalization process within national borders; support for the industrial sector in its pursuit of environmentally friendly production, and others.
THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC CAPITALISM ON THE FORMATION OF INNOVATION POLICIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
Authors: Romanovskyi Oleksandr , Romanovska Yuliia , Romanovska Oleksandra
Published: February 2022

Innovation policy in the field of higher education and science is one of the main components of the state socio-economic policy of social development and is aimed at creating favorable conditions for the market launch of new ideas created in this sphere. The purpose of the study is to analyze the decisive influence of academic capitalism on the formation of innovation policy in higher education and science, contributing to the creation of an innovative environment for transformational change in this sphere. The methodology of the research is based on an objective standardized approach to the analysis of factual data on the development and implementation of innovation policy in higher education systems and leading universities of the world, the latest published results of experiments, materials of scientific literature on innovation policy and innovation management. Research results. The main directions of innovation policy of entrepreneurial university and innovation relations in the sphere of higher education and science are investigated. It is shown that innovative transformations in the sphere of higher education and science, as a rule, take place within the framework of the innovative policy determined by the leaders of this sphere. It is noted that innovation policy in higher education is a link between the policy of research and scientific (scientific and technical) activities, search and dissemination of knowledge, education and training of qualified specialists in the field of technological development, industrial policy and environmental policy. The authors studied the following: the types of activities promoted by innovation in higher education and innovative environment of this activity; the main directions and main components of innovative policy of entrepreneurial university; innovative relations in higher education and science; innovative environment; the importance of having the necessary competencies, their formation and development; internal and external sources of competencies for universities, etc. Practical implications. The authors suggest that innovation policy in higher education is a link between the policy of research and scientific (scientific and technical) activities; search and dissemination of knowledge; education and training of qualified specialists – on the one hand, and technological development; industrial policy and environmental policy – on the other. This can be used in the creation of the theory and practice of innovation policy development in higher education. The article as a whole is devoted to the further development of the theoretical foundations of higher education innovatics.
EVOLUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION: PROSPECTS – MODERNIZATION CONCEPTS
Authors: Safonov Yurii , Galtsova Olga , Bazhenkov Ievgen
Published: February 2022

The most popular international rankings on the development of higher education in Ukraine are presented, which show a mixed situation, namely that in some positions Ukraine is among the 50 countries with the strongest higher education systems in the world, but in the number of universities Ukrainian educational institutions are not leading. Analyzes the dynamics of the distribution of the number of students of higher educational institutions in Ukraine in accordance with the International Standard Classification of Education ISCED 2011. Also analyzed the dynamics of higher education institutions at the beginning of the 2019/20 academic year by subordination of institutions, the number of students in higher education institutions by source of funding. The main indicators of postgraduate and doctoral studies in Ukraine are given. The indicators of the number of foreign students in Ukraine are highlighted, the top 10 countries by origin of foreign students and the most popular universities among foreign students are provided. It is concluded that up to 50% of foreign students are trained in Ukraine in medical specialties, the training of foreign students in Ukrainian educational institutions is not only the image of the country, but also an important component of investment in the economy. Summarizing the current state and trends in the development of higher education in Ukraine, were identified current trends in the development of higher education and proposed a strategy for the development of higher education, which provides the maximum efficiency of all resources: organizational, institutional, instrumental, financial, scientific and methodological.
MEASUREMENT OF THE LEVEL OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF ENTERPRISES BY THE INDICATOR OF THE ATTRACTIVENESS FOR HOSTILE TAKEOVERS
Authors: Bielienkova Olha , Moholivets Anton , Loktionova Yana
Published: February 2022

The article deals with the assessment of economic security by a number of factors that reflect the probability of proxy battle. In recent decades, the number of such acquisitions in Ukraine has increased significantly, which seriously reduces the level of economic security of economic entities both at the microeconomic level, and at the level of sectors of the economy, as well as the entire economic system of the country. The purpose of the study was to determine the possible impact on the economic security of the enterprise (which is proposed to be determined by a multifactor indicator of the attractiveness of enterprises for raiders) factors of financial stability, reputation, business model efficiency and attractiveness to potential buyers. The methods used in the study are as follows: generalization, grouping, systematization, and content analysis (to identify factors that could potentially signal the threat of a hostile acquisition); correlation and regression analysis (to determine from the totality of factors that have the greatest impact on economic security), the method of theoretical generalization (to identify the approaches of various scholars and scientific schools to issues of economic security and raiding); comparative (to determine the state of economic security of the enterprises under study in different years). As a result, the authors propose an integral indicator of the economic security of the enterprise, which makes it possible to identify the potential attractiveness of the enterprise for raiders. It consists of the following components: profitability (determines the effectiveness of the business model), autonomy ratio (determines the financial stability), ownership of real estate in the city center (resale), reputation (delays in fulfilling contractual obligations). Content analysis of economic security factors of enterprises was conducted according to the data on the raiding seizures of Ukrainian enterprises of all industries and activities, and the Economic Security Indicator was created on the basis of materials of Ukrainian construction companies. However, the methodological approach proposed in the article can be used to identify threats to the loss of economic security by enterprises of any sector of the economy, subject to the adaptation of the model to industry specifics. The use of the created indicator cannot replace the full-fledged system of monitoring the economic security of the enterprise and identifying threats to further activities, but it can be used as an indicator of express-diagnostics of economic security of the enterprise and making decisions on in-depth study of economic security to identify adverse factors delight.
INNOVATION VOUCHERS AS A MODERN FINANCIAL TOOL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMES
Authors: Ivashchenko Alla , Kornyliuk Anna , Polishchuk Yevheniia
Published: February 2022

The subject of the study is innovation vouchers as a modern tool to support "green" SME projects. Innovation vouchers are financial instruments that perform a number of functions for the development of SMEs. They can stimulate its cooperation between research institutes or universities in the development of innovations and implementation of innovative solutions. It can become an alternative more effective tool for the use of public funds. Innovation vouchers formed the basis of financial support for the implementation of the development strategy of the region in the context of smart specialization. In the countries of the Eastern Partnership, such tools are only part of the practice, while the OECD countries have been actively using them for more than 10 years. In this regard, it was decided to analyze existing SME support programs using innovation vouchers in OECD countries and to give practical recommendations for the implementation of foreign experience in the development of SME support policies in the Eastern Partnership countries. The main method of research is the analytical method. A critical analysis of the scientific literature and policy documents helped form the concept of the use of innovation vouchers by SMEs. The study analyzed 47 programs to support SMEs with innovation vouchers, which operated for 12 years (from 2008 to 2020). Both quantitative indicators (total value of the program with innovation vouchers, maximum voucher value, etc.) and qualitative data (target group, directions of innovation financing) were taken into account. Classification features of innovation vouchers, their target audience, distribution of programs among target group participants (SMEs, companies of different ages, universities, state research institutes, microbusinesses, incubators, gas pedals, science parks, etc.), cost of vouchers, validity of innovation vouchers were determined. The main conclusion may be that when introducing innovation vouchers as tools to support micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses, it must be taken into account that the circle of knowledge providers must be broad (it may include private and public research organizations, universities, and other relevant types of providers). The requirement for co-financing needs to be met as well in order to reduce the risks of inefficient use of funds. In addition, support for innovative enterprises should be broadcast at all levels: local and national. The following target stakeholder groups can benefit from the results of the study: research institutes, universities, SMEs, policy makers, government, NGOs involved in innovation support, etc.
English Breakfast Program: Cara Mudah Pintar Berbahasa Inggris
Authors: Agustina Yuli , Musafir Raqqasyi Rahmatullah , Winarto Agung
Published: February 2022

Tujuan dilaksanakan program English Breakfast (EB) untuk membantu siswa meningkatkan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris melalui pemberian kosa kata bahasa Inggris secara rutin yang nantinya berdampak terhadap hasil belajar siswa khususnya siswa Suntisart Wittaya School, Kabang District, Yala Province, Thailand. Program ini dilaksanakan sebanyak 3-4 kali setiap minggu dengan alokasi waktu 8-9 menit di pagi hari. Tahap-tahap yang dilakukan pada program ini yaitu: perencanaan, persiapan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Adapun metode yang dilakukan dalam pelaksanaan EB yakni tanya jawab antara guru dengan siswa menggunakan berbagai media visual. Program English Breakfast menghasilkan data banyaknya kosa kata yang diberikan pada setiap pertemuan.  Selain itu, pengaruh program English Breakfast terhadap pembelajaran juga menghasilkan data rata-rata nilai harian siswa pada mata pelajaran English Conversation setelah pelaksanaan program English Breakfast. Program ini berjalan dengan lancar dan berdampak positif terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran English Conversation. Jika program ini terus dilaksanakan secara rutin, maka kemampuan bahasa Inggris siswa semakin meningkat. Akibatnya, hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran English Conversation juga menjadi optimal.
Kegiatan Donor Darah Sebagai Gerakan Sosial di Jurusan Teknik Kimia ITATS
Authors: Ningsih Erlinda , Udyani Kartika , Purwaningsih Dian Yanuarita , Syamboga Axo , Santosa M. Arjun , Setiawan Dwi
Published: February 2022

Donor darah merupakan sebuah kegiatan dimana seseorang secara sukarela memberikan darahnya yang nantinya akan disimpan di Bank Darah untuk keperluan transfusi bagi yang memerlukan. Umumnya kebutuhan darah tidak sebanding dengan jumlah pendonor. Informasi pentingnya donor danar masih banyak yang belum mengetahui. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membantu Palang Merah Indonesia Kota Surabaya memenuhi dan meningkatkan stok darah yang dibutuhkan di Kota Surabaya dan mengsosialisasikan kepada seluruh mahasiswa Institut Teknologi Adhi Tama Surabaya bahwa pentingnya donor darah. Kegiatan donor darah ini bekerja sama antara Himpunan Mahasiswa Teknik Kimia dan Palang Merah Indonesia  Donor Kota Surabaya. Teknis pelaksanaan kegiatan ini terbagi menjadi 4 tahap yaitu penyebaran formulir pendonor, Pendaftaran pendonor, Pengecekan kesehatan, donor darah.  Kegiatan donor darah ini tidak hanya diikuti oleh civitas jurusan teknik kimia tetapi juga civitas fakultas yaitu mahasiswa Teknik dan dosen. Pelaksanaan kegiatan donor darah ini berlangsung 1 hari dengan peserta donor darah 60 orang dan berjalan dengan lancar. Partisipasi yang terlibat terdiri dari 52 mahasiswa dan 8 dosen. Berdasarkan pengecekan kesehatan didapatkan 40 peserta tidak memenuhi syarat untuk menjadi penderma darah dan 20 orang memenuhi, sehingga mendapatkan 20 kantong darah.
Pengelolaan Feces Sebagai Pencegahan Penularan Covid-19
Authors: Setiyono Andik , Joni Joni , Wijaya Trisna , Putra Rinaldi Rizal
Published: February 2022

Isu kesehatan di tengah pandemi Covid-19 selalu menjadi bagian yang terus diperhatikan, mengingat semua negara dan masyarakat dunia berusaha untuk memutus rantai penyebaran Covd-19 ini. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan meningkatkan taraf kesehatan masyarakat, selain membiasakan menggunakan masker dan menjaga jarak, adalah dengan pengelolaan limbah domestik (khususnya feses) yang baik dan tepat. Kecamatan Tawang Kota Tasikmalaya menjadi salah satu kecamatan yang memiliki permasalahan yang sebagian rumah tangganya tidak memiliki pengelolaan feses yang baik. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaa kegiatan ini adalah partisipatory rural appraisal (PRA), dengan menggunakan metode pelatihan, brainstorming, dan demonstrasi. Dalam pelaksanaannya, masyarakat diberikan edukasi mengenai prinsip pengelolaan feses yang baik tepat, sebagai salah stau pendukung pencegahan penularan Covid-19. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah masyarakat memiliki harapan besar dalam peningkatan sanitasi dan akses kebersihan. Salah satu indikatornya adalah didukung dengan kesiapan warga masyarakat untuk tidak membuang limbah feses ke sungai, dan dialihkan ke septic tank komunal.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Mencegah Komplikasi Hipertensi dengan Metode DAGUSIBU Obat-Obat Antihipertensi
Authors: Yusetyani Lilik , Inayah Aghnia Fuadatul , Asmiati Elva
Published: February 2022

Hipertensi merupakan faktor resiko utama untuk penyakit serebrovaskular seperti stroke, transient ischemic attack, penyakit arteri koroner (infark miokard, angina), gagal ginjal, dementia, dan atrial fibrilasi. Bila penderita hipertensi disertai dengan komplikasi dengan penyakit penyerta tertentu maka akan meningkatkan mortalitas dan morbiditas akibat gangguan kardiovaskularnya tersebut. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan memberikan informasi dan edukasi kepada masyarakat tentang DAGUSIBU dengan harapan dapat mencegah atau menghambat terjadinya komplikasi kardiovaskuler. Pentingnya pemberian informasi dan edukasi tentang penggunaan obat yang benar mempengaruhi tingkat tercapainya tujuan pengobatan. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kepatuhan pasien minum obat.  Partisipan pada kegiatan ini adalah seluruh lansia di Posyandu Kelurahan Bandungrejosari Kecamatan Sukun Kota Malang. Metode pendidikan masyarakat mengenai pentingnya kepatuhan minum obat antihipertensi ini diharapkan memberikan manfaat yang cukup efektif. Kartu DAGUSIBU obat ini akan digunakan sebagai media memantau tingkat kepatuhan minum obat antihipertensi. Peserta posyandu yang hadir kegiatan ini terdapat sebanyak  75% yang memiliki tekanan darah tinggi, hanya sekitar 38% yang minum obat antihipertensi. Para peserta posyandu meneriman kartu DAGUSIBU dan dimonitoring kepatuhan minum obat setelah satu bulan. Hal ini terlihat dari jumlah pasien posyandu yang patuh minum obat sebesar 60%. Hasil dari metode ini dapat dikatakan cukup efektif untuk memotivasi masyarakat  dalam menggunakan obat-obat antihipertensi secara tertib agar tidak jatuh pada komplikasi kardiovaskuler yang membahayakan.
Tata Kelola Administrasi Dusun Dungsuru Desa Pilangrejo Nglipar Gunungkidul
Authors: Suranto Suranto , Chamim Anna Nur Nazilah , Iqbal Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengidentifikasi dan menyusun database dusun Dungsuru yang terintegrasi dan mudah digunakan, dan (2) menyusun dokumen profil desa yang update dan bisa digunakan untuk dasar perencanaan pembangunan desa Pilangrejo, Nglipar, Kabupaten Gunungkidul. Adapun metode pencapaian tujuan tersebut dilakukan melalui pelatihan dengan metode wawancara, dokumentasi dan Focus Group Discussion di tingkat Desa. Hasi kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa program  berlangsung dengan baik dan lancar. Program ini mampu menghasilkan dokumen databse dusun dan profil desa Pilangrejo yang update dan bermanfaat untuk perencanaan pembangunan desa. Adapun kendala yang muncul pada tahap awal kegiatan dapat diatasi dengan metode pendampingan intensif. Adapun saran yang diajukan dari hasil program PPM ini, hendaknya pemerintah desa bisa mengupdate perkembangan database dan profil secara rutin seiring dinamika data yang terjadi.
Pengembangan Produk Unggulan Aisyiyah Cabang Moyudan Melalui Kuliner Jepang
Authors: Savana Azizia Freda , Meisa Wistri , Winata Arda Putri
Published: February 2022

Aisyiyah cabang Moyudan merupakan salah satu cabang Aisyiyah yang aktif dalam kegiatan peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Untuk meningkatkan dan mengembangkan ekonomi umat, majelis ekonomi Pengurus Cabang Aisyiyah (PCA) Moyudan mempunyai permasalahan, yaitu kurang adanya pengembangan produk unggulan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan saat melakukan kegiatan bazar atau pameran guna meningkatkan ekonomi umat.  PCA Moyudan mengharapkan adanya produk makanan yang menjadi ciri khas cabang tersebut untuk menarik pengunjung atau masyarakat. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, Program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) menawarkan pelatihan kuliner Jepang untuk pengembangan produk unggulan Aisyiyah Cabang Moyudan dan pengemasan ramah lingkungan. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode ceramah dan praktik berupa pelatihan memasak okonomiyaki untuk ibu-ibu majelis ekonomi PCA Moyudan. Selain itu, dalam pelatihan ini juga disosialisasikan tentang dampak penggunaan plastik terhadap lingkungan. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah membantu produk makanan unggulan Asyiyah cabang Moyudan dengan menawarkan makanan Jepang yaitu, okonomiyaki. Hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah terciptanya produk unggulan baru yang bisa dikembangkan oleh PCA Moyudan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan. Pelatihan ini tidak hanya menghasilkan produk saja, tetapi diharapkan keberlanjutan pemasaran produk dengan bahan ramah lingkungan.
APPLICATION OF THERMAL IMAGES FOR DIAGNOSING TRUCKS
Authors:   Bryansk State Engineering Technological University, Sivakov V.V. , Gryadunov S.S. ,   Bryansk State Technical University, Derevyagin R.Yu. ,   Bryansk State Engineering and Technological University
Published: February 2022

The object of the research is the use of thermal imagers for quick diagnostics of assemblies and parts heated during normal operation of the vehicle. It is shown that the use of a thermal imager makes it possible to obtain the temperature field on the object under study and, based on a comparison of actual temperatures and temperatures corresponding to normal operation, to assess the technical condition of the object.
Integration of neural network and fuzzy logic decision making compared with bilayered neural network in the simulation of daily dew point temperature
Authors: Zhang Guodao , Band Shahab S. , Ardabili Sina Faizollahzadeh , Chau Kwok-Wing , Mosavi Amir
Published: February 2022

In this research, dew point temperature (DPT) is simulated using the data-driven approach. Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) is utilized as a data-driven technique to forecast this parameter at Tabriz in East Azerbaijan. Various input patterns, namely T min, T max, and T mean, are utilized for training the architecture whilst DPT is the model's output. The findings indicate that, in general, ANFIS method is capable of identifying data patterns with a high degree of accuracy. However, the approach demonstrates that processing time and computer resources may substantially increase by adding additional functions. Based on the results, the number of iterations and computing resources might change dramatically if new functionalities are included. As a result, tuning parameters have to be optimized inside the method framework. The findings demonstrate a high agreement between results by the data-driven technique (machine learning method) and the observed data. Using this prediction toolkit, DPT can be adequately forecasted solely based on the temperature distribution of Tabriz. This kind of modeling is extremely promising for predicting DPT at various sites. Besides, this study thoroughly compares the Bilayered Neural Network (BNN) and ANFIS models on various scales. Whilst the ANFIS model is extremely stable for almost all numbers of membership functions, the BNN model is highly sensitive to this scale factor to predict DPT.
Supplemental Material: The Determinants of Effective Inter-organization Information Sharing in the Health Capital Planning process - Methods
Authors: Al-Ghetaa Rayeh Kashef , Daniel Imtiaz , Shaw Jay , Klein David , Brown Adalsteinn
Published: February 2022

Supplemental Material: The Determinants of Effective Inter-organization Information Sharing in the Health Capital Planning process - Methods
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Authors: Ortiz-Vilchis Cristian Miguel
Published: February 2022

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high levels of serum carbohydrates. Data from 2017, estimate that 425 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide, representing about 90% of cases of type 2 diabetes, 8.8% of the adult population, with equal rates in both women and men. The disease doubles the risk of premature death for a person, accounting 5 million deaths in 2017. It currently represents the largest expense in personal medical care than any other condition. Numerous factors, in addition to the directly related medical complications, contribute to the impact of diabetes on quality of life and the economy, being associated with a high prevalence of morbidity that negatively impacts employment, absenteeism and labor productivity, with a great loss of resources related to the productivity of health care systems and governments. This review will seek to provide a comprehensive view of adequate medical care for patients with diabetes. As well as analyze the data obtained in the Steno-2 study and its influence as multifactorial intervention. The evidence-based medical approach is consistent with the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which is published annually.
Accurate chronological construction for two young stalagmites from the tropical South Pacific
Authors: Faraji Mohammadali , Frisia Silvia , Hua Quan , Borsato Andrea , Markowska Monika
Published: February 2022

Modern to Holocene tropical Pacific stalagmites are commonly difficult to date with the U-series, the most commonly used dating method for speleothems. When U-series does not provide robust age models, due to multiple sources of 230Th or little U, radiocarbon is, potentially, the best alternative. The 14C content of two stalagmites (Pu17 and Nu16) collected from Pouatea and Nurau caves in the Cook Island Archipelago of the South Pacific were measured to obtain accurate chronology for their most modern parts. The bomb-pulse soil continuum modelling indicates that bomb radiocarbon in Pu17 onsets in 1956 and reaches its maximum in 1966 CE, suggesting a fast transfer of atmospheric carbon to the stalagmite of < 1 year. The modelling for Pu17 suggests a 20% contribution from C1 - an instantaneous carbon source, which renders possible an immediate transfer of atmospheric signal into the cave. Nu16 shows a slower transfer of atmospheric carbon to the stalagmite than Pu17, with bomb radiocarbon onsetting in 1957 CE and peaking in 1972 CE. The less negative δ13C values in Nu16 than Pu17, and also the modelling corroborated this, which points out no contribution from the instantaneous carbon source. The radiocarbon age models and laminae counting age models were then spliced to achieve a single master chronology for the top part of each stalagmite. This study is an example of 14C age modelling combined with visible physical and chemical laminae counting and how it can improve the accuracy and precision of dating for otherwise hard-to-date tropical Pacific speleothems. Such accurate and precise age models pave the way to obtain sub-annually resolved paleoclimate records by further improving the calibration of climate proxy data with the current and instrumental weather parameters.
Practitioners' perspectives on spatial reasoning in educational practice from birth to 7 years
Authors: Bates Kathryn E , Williams Ashley Yvette , Gilligan-Lee Katie Anne , Gripton Catherine , Lancaster Andrea , Williams Helen , Borthwick Alison , Gifford Sue , Farran Emily Kate
Published: February 2022

Background: There is a growing evidence base for the importance of spatial reasoning for the development of mathematics. However, the extent to which this translates into practice is unknown. Aims: We aimed to understand practitioners’ perspectives on their understanding of spatial reasoning, the extent to which they recognize and implement spatial activities in their practice, and the barriers and opportunities to supporting spatial reasoning in the practice setting. Sample: Study 1 (questionnaire) included 94 participants and Study 2 (focus groups) consisted of nine participants. Participants were educational practitioners working with children from birth to 4 years. Methods: The study was mixed methods and included a questionnaire (Study 1) and a series of focus groups (Study 2). Results: We found that whilst practitioners engage in a variety of activities that support spatial reasoning, most practitioners reported little confidence in their understanding of what spatial reasoning is. Conclusion: Informative and accessible resources are needed to broaden understanding of the definition of spatial reasoning and to outline opportunities to support spatial reasoning.
The sky and the stratosphere: concentrated wealth in India during the last (lost) decade
Authors: Anand Ishan , Kumar Rishabh
Published: February 2022

This paper provides new and improved estimates of wealth concentration in India over 2012-2018. Official surveys show a decline in wealth inequality and mean wealth per-adult for the first time in three decades. We argue that although these wealth surveys are meant to be nationally representative, they underestimate the upper tail of the Indian wealth distribution -- top wealth levels appear orders of magnitudes below externally measured estimates and unrepresentative of increasing stock-market participation over this period. Because wealth is so highly concentrated, wealth in the upper tail matters a lot for realistic estimates of wealth inequality. By combining official surveys and some of the largest datasets of India's richest persons, we provide new estimates of top wealth shares and total personal wealth in India. We find that personal wealth is underestimated by nearly 54% in official data, and this gap has increased sharply over the 2010s. Our revised estimates show wealth concentration to have sharply increased over 2012-2018. The share of India's top 1% is higher than similar estimates for Asia, and second only to Russia.
Toxicological study of arsenic containing Ayurvedic drug Haratal Bhasma
Authors:   PG Scholar, Department of Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS, BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221005, India, Mondal Sucheta , Palbag Satadru ,   Assistant Professor, Rasa-Shastra, B.I.P.S, S.P.L.P.I.M. Campus, Nadia, West Bengal-741235, India, Gautam D.N.S. ,   Associate Professor, Department of Rasa-Shastra, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS, BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221005, India
Published: February 2022

Background: Drug standardization is the need of the era for proper validation of Ayurvedic medicines, specially the Ayurvedic bhasmas due to their herbo-mineral nature. There are several poisonous drugs used in Ayurveda which are used in practice without proper documentation. Haratal Bhasma is an important arsenic containing Ayurvedic drug used in Ayurveda for the treatment of several ailments. They are prepared from raw Haratal by the distinct Ayurvedic procedure. Objective: The raw Haratal is purified and converted to its bhasma form and was subjected to histopathological and toxicological study to evaluate the safety of this arsenic containing Ayurvedic medicine. Materials and Methods: 40 Adult Charles Foster Albino Rats of either sex, among them are grouped (Haratal, Haratal Bhasma) for the whole study. Toxicological and histo-pathological study of brain, liver, kidney etc were performed after 28 days in a maintained dose. Results: Haratal Bhasma and Raw Haratal exhibited nearly non toxicological profile, when administered in the dose of 60-65 mg of the drug/kg body wt. of the rats except minute inflammation and tubular dilatation in the vital organs. Conclusion: Haratal Bhasma is non toxic and safe, which may be attributed to compound form of arsenic in Haratal which is insoluble in nature in human body.
Wound healing activity of Arjuna bark powder in Dushta vrana (Non healing venous ulcers) - A Case Report
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Shalyatantra, I.P.G.T. & R.A., Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat-361 008, India, Dudhamal T.S.
Published: February 2022

A non-healing ulcer or chronic wound is defined as a wound that does not improve after four weeks or does not heal in eight weeks. These wounds include diabetic foot ulcers, venous-related ulcerations (varicose ulcers), pressure ulcers etc. Venous ulcers develop at medial part of lower leg and above the medial malleoli of foot and occur as a result of recanalization of DVT (deep vein thrombosis). These ulcers are often large in size, non-healing, tender and recurrent with secondary infection. In this case report a 65 years old male patient of non-healing multiple ulcers at left lower leg visited in OPD. Patient had complaints of severe pain, serous discharge, swelling of leg and multiple ulcers largest one ulcer (6cm x 4cm) at medial aspect of right leg. The pus culture report showed absence of microorganism (Bacteria and fungus). So this case was diagnosed as multiple varicose ulcers and was successfully treated with Arjuna bark powder (Terminalia arjuna) mixed with coconut oil. Wound was cleaned with normal saline and then applied paste of Arjuna bark powder mixed with coconut oil daily once in the morning. All wounds healed completely within one and half month of treatment without any complication. Hence this case highlighted that varicose ulcer can be treated with local application of Arjuna bark powder.