bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HUSBAND SUPPORT AND THE USE OF INTRA-UTERINE DEVICE (IUD) IN WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE: A META-ANALYSIS STUDY
Authors: Nuraini Dewi Aulia , Muhlis Abdu Nafan Aisul
Published: July 2021

The rapid increase of population growth yearly is a problem that Indonesia generally faces. Various efforts to resolve this problem have been done by the government, one of which is the Family Planning Program and strategies for the use of contraception. Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) is one contraception type that remains unpopular, with only 6.6% of users in 2018. One of the factors assumed to affect the contraceptive use is spouse support. The aim of this study was to analyze and then summarize the findings on the correlation between husband support and the use of IUD in women of childbearing age. Ten studies with certain criterias that had been selected from various databases were used in the meta-analysis. The data were analyzed with the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 2 trial version. Based on the analysis, husband support was a factor correlated with the use of IUDs in women of childbearing age (p = 0.000).
ANALYSIS OF ACTIVE FAMILY PLANNING PARTICIPANTS AND OPERATIONAL FIELD ACTIVITIES IN SURABAYA IN 2019
Authors: Arafah Rafika Diyah
Published: July 2021

Surabaya, as a provincial capital, carries a big burden in population control. Besides the issue of incoming migration, it is also influenced by population growth due to fertility. Implementing family planning programs can serve as a solution to control the population. This study aimed to analyze the data trends of active family planning participants and operational field activities related to family planning in the city of Surabaya in 2019. Secondary data were sourced from the monthly publication of the East Java BKKBN, namely the Hasil Analisis dan Evaluasi Program Kependudukan Keluarga Berencana dan Pembangunan Keluarga (KKBPK) Program in 2019. The data used included  active family planning participants and field operational activities which are operational data of car movements for services, coordination meetings, mobile family planning teams, and outreaches to Field Advisors of Family Planning / Petugas Lapangan Keluarga Berencana (PLKB) or Penyuluh Keluarga Berencana (PKB), and IEC conducted by religious or community leaders. The data comprised of participants’ activeness in  family  planning  activities  and  operational  field  activities in Surabaya from January to December in 2019. Descriptive analysis methods were used to explain trends in data. The data had the same pattern for both active participants and operational field activities in the final quarter. The trend of active family planning participants increased by 2.3% from January to December 2019, but the trend of field operational data decreased by 11.6%, 9.35%, 9.35%, 6.45%, and 8.03%.
OPTIMAL REGULATION OF LOCAL ENERGY SYSTEM WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Authors: Kuznietsov Mykola , Lysenko Olha , Melnyk Oleksandr
Published: July 2021

The paper is devoted to solving the balancing problem in local power systems with renewable energy sources. For a power system optimization problem, whose operation depends on random weather factors, a convex parameter optimization or optimal control problem was solved using controlled generation, for each individual realization of a random process as a deterministic function, and then statistical processing of results over a set of random realizations was performed and distribution density functions of the desired target function were constructed, followed by estimation of expected values and their confidence intervals. The process describing current deviations of generated power from mean value is modelled as discrete stray model and has properties of Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process, which allowed varying the duration of unit interval, in particular to select data bases of operating objects with inherent temporal discreteness of their monitoring systems. Random components are investigated and modelled, while the average values are considered to be deterministic and are provided within a predictable schedule using also traditional energy sources (centralised power grid). A mathematical model of the combined operation of renewable energy sources in a system with variable load, electric storage device and auxiliary regulating generator is implemented as a scheme of sequential generation and consumption models and random processes describing the current state of the power system. The operation of the electricity accumulators is dependent on the processes mentioned, but in the full balance, it appears together with generation or load losses, which are cumulative sums of unbalanced power and may have a different distribution from the normal one. However, these processes are internal, relating to the redistribution of energy within a generation system whose capacity is generally described satisfactorily, given the relevant criteria, by a normal law. Under this condition, it is possible to estimate the probability of different circumstances - over- or under-generation, that is, to give a numerical estimate of the reliability of energy supply.
EFEKTIVITAS EVALUASI HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INDONESIA MELALUI APLIKASI GOOGLE FORM
Authors: Hakim's Lukman , Safi`i Imam
Published: July 2021

ABSTRAK

Artikel penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan mengenai efektivitas pemanfaatan Google Form dalam kegiatan evaluasi hasil belajar di bidang studi Bahasa Indonesia kelas V SD Islam Ruhama Ciputat Timur. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan carat es dan nontes. Populasi dalam penelitian ialah seluruh peserta didik di kelas V SD Islam Ruhama Ciputat Timur. Sampel yang dipakai ialah kelas V-C SD Islam Ruhama Ciputat Timur dan tata cara pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random tentang studi mengenai efektivitas evaluasi hasil belajar Bahasa Indonesia melalui aplikasi Google Form. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dapat diketahui, bahwa penilaian Bahasa Indonesia dengan menggunakan Google Form sangat efektif. Hal ini dapat diketahui dari tingkat ketuntasan hasil belajar, yaitu sebesar 96,7 % serta tanggapan dari siswa yang sebagian besar menyatakan sangat setuju (SS) sebanyak 30,3% dan sebanyak 58,0% menyatakan setuju (S).    

 

Kata Kunci: efektivitas, google form, evaluasi
CITRA PEREMPUAN ASMAT DALAM ROMAN NAMAKU TEWERAUT KARYA ANI SEKARNINGSIH: KAJIAN SASTRA FEMINIS
Authors: Ningsih Rahmi Yulia , Zuriyati Zuriyati , Gomo Attas Siti
Published: July 2021

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana citra perempuan suku Asmat dalam Roman Namaku Teweraut karya Ani Sekarningsih. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan sastra feminis, sehingga  jenis data yang diambil pun bersifat kualitatif yaitu berupa ujaran, pernyataan, dan dialog yang mendeskripsikan citra perempuan dalam Roman Namaku Teweraut karya Ani Sekarningsih. Prosedur penelitian meliputi mengumpulkan, mereduksi, menyajikan, menafsirkan, dan menyimpulkan data.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; (1) Bentuk ketidakadilan gender yang muncul dalam cerita adalah marginalisasi kaum perempuan  akibat kungkungan adat dan budaya, stereotip, dan subordinasi terhadap kaum perempuan; (2) citra perempuan suku Asmat dalam Novel Namaku Teweraut karya Ani Sekarningsih digambarkan sebagai perempuan yang dijadikan objek seksual dan alat pemuas bagi laki-laki; perempuan penggoda; perempuan tertinggal; perempuan sebagai warga kelas dua; perempuan tidak bebas memeroleh pendidikan; perempuan penurut dan mudah ditakhlukkan; perempuan pengurus domestik semata; dan perempuan  tersubordinasi. Pengungkapan citra perempuan suku Asmat dalam roman Namaku Teweraut akan memberikan informasi dan pencerahan bagi pembaca untuk lebih memperhatikan saudara kita di suku Asmat – Papua sana yang jauh dari peradaban, sehingga muncul ide dan gagasan untuk menyejahterakan mereka.

Kata kunci: Sastra Feminis, Citra perempuan Asmat, Namaku Teweraut
Interaksi Kelembagaan dalam Pengelolaan dan Pemanfaatan Kawasan Ekologis Bentang Alam Karst Sukolilo di Kabupaten Pati
Authors: Adiguna Wildansyah Firdaus , Wahyono Hadi
Published: July 2021

Kawasan karst memberikan perlindungan dalam menjaga keseimbangan alam maupun penyediaan simpanan air bersih. Hasil olahan citra landsat 8 tahun 2019, persentase vegetasi KBAK Sukolilo di Kabupaten Pati sebesar 27,96%, Kabupaten Grobogan sebesar 36,16%, vegetasi terbaik di Kabupaten Blora seluas 49,93%. Kabupaten Pati memiliki persentase vegetasi paling rendah. Dampaknya, kawasan di bawahnya mengalami banjir akibat limpasan air dari pegunungan. Hal ini menjadi indikasi bahwa diperlukan optimalisasi kerjasama antar instansi dalam pengaturan regulasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis jejaring interaksi antar lembaga yang terkait dalam pengelolaan KBAK Sukolilo di Kabupaten Pati. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan mengukur kepentingan dan pengaruh lembaga serta jejaring interaksi antar lembaga. Penentuan subjek penelitian melalui purposive sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh 23 lembaga terlibat. Berdasarkan klasifikasi matriks kepentingan dan pengaruh diperoleh key players 4 lembaga; subject tidak ada lembaga terklasifikasi; context setters 4 lembaga; dan crowds 15 lembaga. Hubungan antar lembaga diperoleh mayoritas lembaga tidak menunjukkan adanya interaksi. Interaksi dipengaruhi beberapa faktor, diantaranya: komunikasi dan pertukaran informasi; sumber daya; pembagian peran; pengambilan keputusan; manfaat yang dihasilkan/diperoleh; komitmen; dan stuktur hierarki jaringan interaksi. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa interaksi antar lembaga dalam pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan KBAK Sukolilo di Kabupaten Pati belum mencapai kolaborasi kelembagaan, hanya jaringan kerja dan koordinasi.
Sikap Kepedulian Lingkungan Siswa Kota Pekanbaru Melalui Program Adiwiyata Tingkat Nasional
Authors: Ferazona Sepita , Amnah Sri
Published: July 2021

This research was conducted with the aim of getting an overview of students' attitudes towards the environment at the 13th Junior High School and the 34th Junior High School in Pekanbaru which have received the National Adiwiyata award. The method used in this study is a survey, data collection is done using observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The subjects in this study were class VIII students. 13th Junior High School with a sample of 180 students, and 34 SMP with a sample of 96 students. Each school gets a different presentation. Based on the results of the research from the observation sheet and questionnaire, obtained the average results, namely for Pekanbaru SMPN 13 with an average observation of 77.92% and in the student questionnaire with an average yield of 84.93%. While at 34 Public Schools with an average observation of 77.11% and in student questionnaires with an average yield of 83.87 %%. It can be concluded that the SMP 13 and SMP 34 Pekanbaru have criteria that are very concerned about the environment.
Obras públicas inacabadas e seguro-garantia: qual a sua importância e o que esperar da nova Lei de Licitações
Authors: Fortini Cristiana , De Amorim Rafael Amorim
Published: July 2021

A Administração Pública brasileira enfrenta diversos problemas em suas contratações, a exemplo de obras públicas paralisadas e inacabadas por todo o País. Ao longo texto, promover-se-á, a partir de trabalhos elaborados pelo Tribunal de Contas da União, a identificação das possíveis causas de obras paralisadas e inacabadas no País e a análise do arcabouço normativo em vigor relacionado às garantias exigidas durante as licitações públicas, em especial do seguro-garantia, para, na sequência, possibilitar a avaliação das propostas constantes do Projeto de Lei n° 1.292/1995.
Minipúblicos como possibilidade de participação e deliberação em compras públicas: um estudo no Observatório Social do Brasil de Piumhi
Authors: Anacleto Elaine Aparecida Martins , Cabral Eloísa Helena de Souza , Alcântara Valderí de Castro , Andrade Vitor Anacleto Rodarte
Published: July 2021

O presente artigo teve como objetivo identificar e compreender como se estrutura o processo de formação de grupos qualificados para atuar no monitoramento das compras públicas de um município mineiro sob a ótica do conceito de minipúblico. A metodologia utilizada é de natureza qualitativa, de caráter exploratório e descritivo, representada pelo desenvolvimento de pesquisa bibliográfica, documental, visita in loco e entrevista. Para análise dos dados foi utilizada a técnica de análise de conteúdo. O minipúblico analisado caracteriza-se como um espaço democrático de participação e deliberação com consequências significativas para a qualidade da governança democrática, como o aumento da accountability de agentes e entidades públicas, a ampliação da cidadania, o aperfeiçoamento das políticas públicas e o alargamento da participação de cidadãos nas decisões públicas.
Características Observáveis dos Servidores Públicos Ligados à Justiça e sua Relação com a Intenção de Turnover
Authors: Sallaberry Jonatas Dutra , Santos Edicreia Andrade dos , Bortoluzzi Daiane Antonini , Lunkes Rogério João
Published: July 2021

Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar a relação das características observáveis dos servidores públicos ligados à justiça e a intenção de turnover. Para tanto, aplicou-se um questionário a 449 profissionais servidores de Procuradorias do Ministério Público Federal do Brasil. Os dados foram tratados por meio da técnica de regressão múltipla com procedimentos de stepwise para limpeza da equação geral. A análise dos dados apresenta diversas indicações relevantes, além dos principais resultados, entre os quais evidencia-se que as mulheres têm menor intenção de turnover, assim como os servidores mais longevos e de maior for a remuneração. Distinto do esperado, não foi possível confirmar a hipótese de que os funcionários que trabalham a mais tempo na organização têm menor probabilidade de deixar a organização, além de que não foi estatisticamente confirmada os efeitos das variáveis de controle do modelo, sendo elas tipo de vínculo e parcialmente o tipo de atividades.
THEORY OF RENT-SEEKING: THEORETICAL COMPREHENSION
Authors: Klimenko V. , Karpovich Y.
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the study of the methodological framework of the rent-seeking theory. Based on the analysis of the terminological features of rent, the concept and main characteristics of rent and rent-seeking behavior are revealed. Basic forms of rent-seeking are shown. The methods of measuring rent-seeking behavior effects are identified.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO ASSESSMENT OF THE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION LEVEL OF THE INDUSTRY, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE MODERN TRENDS OF ITS DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Prasniakova A.
Published: July 2021

The article reveals the stages of the formation of sectoral approach to assessing the level of industrial technology in accordance with international practice. The differences between the categories «technology intensity» and «innovativeness» are determined in accordance with the recommendations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and regulatory documents of the Republic of Belarus. A comparative assessment is carried out and a much lower intensity of R&D in the manufacturing industry of our country is shown in comparison with international data, which necessitates the intensification of scientific research in the framework of the innovation process. Identified promising types of economic activities that produce products new to the domestic and world markets. Innovative projects for the creation of new industries based on technologies of the V and VI techno-logical modes are presented. The directions and instruments of state innovation policy for 2021–2025 in the field of creating new and accelerating the development of existing high-tech sectors of the economy are proposed.
Elastic-Electrical Rock-Physics Template for the Characterization of Tight-Oil Reservoir Rocks
Authors: Pang Mengqiang , Ba Jing , Carcione José M. , Saenger Erik H.
Published: July 2021

Tight-oil reservoirs have low porosity and permeability, with microcracks, high clay content, and a complex structure resulting in strong heterogeneities and poor connectivity. Thus, it is a challenge to characterize this type of reservoir with a single geophysical methodology. We propose a dual-porosity-clay parallel network to establish an electrical model and the Hashin-Shtrikman and differential effective medium equations to model the elastic properties. Using these two models, we compute the rock properties as a function of saturation, clay content, and total and microcrack porosities. Moreover, a 3D elastic-electrical template, based on resistivity, acoustic impedance, and Poisson’s ratio, is built. Well-log data is used to calibrate the template. We collect rock samples and log data (from two wells) from the Songliao Basin (China) and analyze their microstructures by scanning electron microscopy. Then, we study the effects of porosity and clay content on the elastic and electrical properties and obtain a good agreement between the predictions, log interpretation, and actual production reports.
Office Buildings Throughout Centuries vs now, in the 21st Century – Developing Innovative Space Concepts
Authors: MILOŠEVIĆ Predrag , MILOŠEVIĆ Vladimir , MILOŠEVIĆ Grigor
Published: July 2021

The paper seeks to define the principles of the development of office buildings throughout history, in the light of new research dealing with the needs and habits of a new workforce in the digital age and environment-friendly solutions. To start, we explore the evolution of administrative buildings through the ages, to see how workspaces were designed to accommodate work dynamics of the time and apply contemporary technological solutions. Afterwards, an overview of modern office spaces and emerging business practices aims to define the requirements and expectations put forward by a new workforce, predominantly tied to digital innovation. The resulting research’s purpose is to design a model office space that considers both issues of sustainable building and the needs of the workforce
“MUSIC OF THE SLAVES” IN THE INDIAN OCEAN CREOLE ISLANDS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE SEYCHELLES
Authors: Parent Marie-Christine
Published: July 2021

This article examines the development and expression of the moutya from Seychelles, in relation to the sega from Mauritius and the maloya from Reunion.  These musical styles and their associated practices are recognised as evidence of an African heritage in the archipelagos. To better understand their connections and singularities, I utilise a diachronic and synchronic approach, at local and regional levels. The purpose is to demonstrate the mobility of musicians and the permeability of musical practices in these islands over time, using history and narratives from the colonial period (from the end of the seventeenth century) to the present, and fieldwork observations. This approach shows how music and dance elements from Africa are creolised on the islands and how they are further adapted as islanders travel around these islands. In the process one musical practice becomes many, although they fall into a matrix of styles sharing similar features. The article approaches the emergence and the transformation of (what would become) moutya in the Seychelles by first describing the emergence of musical creativity in the Mascarenes and Seychelles. This is followed by a discussion of the transition from a marginal and resistance form of music to new musical categories. Finally, the article describes circulations and musical exchanges between the islands, opening the door to a better understanding of Creole culture and music in the south-western Indian Ocean islands.
Maternal and Health System Predictors of Preeclampsia among Pregnant Women Attending Health Care Facilities in Lusaka, Zambia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Mwansa Pamela
Published: July 2021

Preeclampsia (PE) Is The Leading Cause Of Maternal And Perinatal Morbidity/Mortality. A Study In Lusaka Estimated Preeclampsia/Eclampsia Prevalence At 18.9%. The Aim Of The Study Was To Determine The Health System And Maternal Predictors Of Preeclampsia Among Pregnant Women Attending Public Health Facilities (HF) In Lusaka, Zambia. This Is A 12months Retrospective Cohort Study. Records Of 770 Pregnant Women During Antenatal Care Between January To December 2020 From Five HFs In Lusaka Were Reviewed And Classified Into With Or Without PE. The Risk Factors For PE Were Abstracted From The Records. Descriptive Analysis And Inferential Statistics Were Determined. The Respondents Were Aged 18-40years With Mean Age Of 27.09 Years And SD±5.1. Age 25- 32 Years Accounted For 344 (45%), Married 250 (82%), 346 (45%) Had Secondary School Education And 293 (38%) Had Parity Of 2. Significant Differences Were Observed In The Administration Of Magnesium Sulphate And Oxygen For Severe Preeclampsia (P = 0.001) And Anti-Hypertensive For Eclampsia (P < 0.05). Knowledge Gaps In The Diagnosis And Management Of Pre-Eclampsia Were Identified. Multivariate Analysis Revealed Woman’s Age (AOR= 0.326, 95% CI: 0.0024-0.8231), Education AOR= 0.128, 95% CI: 0.00121-0.0323) And A Good Nutritional Diet AOR= 0.109, 95% CI: 0.0393-0.4639) Were Independent Predator Of PE. Predictors Of PE Amongst Pregnant Women Were Having Preeclampsia In The Previous Pregnancy, Having Parity Of Three Or More, And Knowledge Gaps In The Diagnosis And Management Of PE Were Found. We Recommend Refresher Training On Detection And Management Of PE Among Health Workers Attending To Pregnant Women.
Assessment of Progress in Capacity Building of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce in Nigeria
Authors: Aguora Sunday Okechukwu
Published: July 2021

This Study On Assessment Of Progress In Capacity Building Of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce In Nigeria Included Research Objectives, Questions, And Hypothesis. A Pre-Tested Self-Completion Structured Questionnaire Was Administered To Participants (422) With A Response Rate Of 396 (93.8%). The Reliability Statistics Showed The Questionnaire Is Less Reliable (Α = 0.237). Notable Progress Includes Donor Agencies Interventions Contributing Considerably To Capacity Building Of Government Personnel And Adequate Capacity At The National Level 396 (100.0), The Institutionalization Of Capacity Development At All Levels Through National Product Supply Chain Management Programme, Procurement And Supply Management Technical Working Groups, And Logistics Management Coordinating Unit 292 (73.7) And Demonstrable Capacity In Key Supply Chain Functions 259 (65.4). The Study Revealed Substantial Progress In Capacity Building Of The HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce, Evident With The Institutionalization Of Capacity Building And Demonstrable Capacity In The Key Supply Chain Functions. More So, Master Trainers From The Government Are Not Always Part Of The Facilitators And Involved In Capacity Building, Needs Assessment Does Not Always Precede Capacity Building, The Inadequate Pool Of Master Trainers, Fellowship Training Program Is Not Recognized, And Pre-Service Training Has Not Been Institutionalized. Chi-Square Statistics Revealed That The Extent Of Progress In Capacity Building Is A Significant Factor Of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce Capacity (P<0.05). There Is A Need To Develop Manuals, Policies, And Procedures To Ensure Sustained Progress In Capacity Building, Needs Assessment Precedes Capacity Building, More Training Conducted To Ensure An Adequate Pool Of Master Trainers In The Public Sector And Their Participation In Future Capacity Building Interventions.
Willingness to Pay for Cervical Cancer Vaccines Among Female Secondary School Teachers in Enugu, Nigeria
Authors: Enebe Joseph Tochukwu
Published: July 2021

Cervical Cancer Is Preventable Using Vaccines Given To Adolescents In Three Doses. The Affordability Of These Vaccines And People’s Willingness To Pay (WTP) Could Affect The Uptake Of The Vaccines, Especially In Developing Countries. The Study Aimed To Determine The Willingness To Pay For The Vaccines And Identify The Factors Associated With Different Levels Of WTP Among The Participants. A Cross-Sectional Study Of 377 Female Teachers In The Enugu Metropolis Was Undertaken Between July And October 2017. A Structured Pre-Tested Interviewer-Administered Questionnaire Was Utilized For The Collection Of Data. Willingness To Pay Was Determined By The Contingent Valuation Method Utilizing The Bidding Game Technique To Estimate The Maximum Amount Each Participant Would Pay For The Three Doses Of The HPV Vaccine. Data Were Analyzed Using SPSS Version 20. The Average Monthly Income Of The Participants Was 152.18 USD (₦56307.91), With A Range Of 5.41-2162.16 USD (₦2,000 – 800,000). A Considerable Proportion (74.3%) Of The Respondents Was Willing To Pay Out Of Pocket For The Vaccine. The Average Maximum Willingness To Pay For The Three Doses Of The Bivalent Vaccine Was 15USD, Far Below 63USD, Which Was The Lowest Cost For The Three Doses Of The Vaccine In Nigeria. Small Family Size (P<0.05) And High Husband’s Monthly Income (P<0.05) Were Significantly Associated With Increased Willingness To Pay For Cervical Cancer Vaccine By The Participants. In Conclusion, The Willingness To Pay For The Cervical Cancer Vaccine Among The Participants Was High But At A Lower Average Cost Than It Currently Goes For In Nigeria.
Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Perception of Nigerian Medical Practitioners on COVID-19 and Its Treatment Using Antimalarial Drugs
Authors: Anjorin Oluwafunmibi E.
Published: July 2021

Pharmaceutical Interventions Are Being Investigated As Possible Treatment Options For COVID-19. Antimalarial Drugs-Hydroxychloroquine And Chloroquine Are Also Being Investigated In Clinical Trials Due To Their Antiviral Effects Though Their Efficacy In The Treatment Of COVID-19 Is Largely Inconclusive. This Study Assessed The Knowledge, Perception, And Practice Of Prescribing These Drugs In The Treatment Of COVID-19 By Practicing Medical Doctors In Nigeria. The Survey Was Conducted Online Using Google Forms Sent Via A Link On WhatsApp© And Facebook© Through The Authors’ Contacts To Medical Doctors In The Six Geo-Political Zones Of Nigeria From April-May 2020. Ethical Issues Were Addressed By Ensuring The Anonymity Of Respondents, Voluntary Participation, And Non-Incentivized. Descriptive Statistics Were Used To Determine The Mean And Frequencies Of Data Generated Using SPSS Version 22. Responses Were Obtained From 145 Medical Doctors With Mean Age Of 37.78±6.47 Years And 10.9±5.58 Years Of Practice Experience. All The Respondents Knew That The Virus Affects The Lungs. Over 48% Of The Doctors Believed In The Efficacy Of The Antimalarial Drugs, And More Than Half Of Them Thought It Would Be More Effective For Mild Disease Presentation. About 46.8% Of Respondents Agreed To Prescribe The Drug To COVID-19 Patients, And Most Based Their Decisions On Case Reports, Recommendations Of NCDC Or WHO. However, 75.9% Believed A Randomized Control Trial Should Be Conducted To Determine The Efficacy And Safety Of The Drugs. Practicing Doctors In Nigeria Are Knowledgeable On COVID-19, And Their Perceptions And Decision To Prescribe Antimalarial Drugs Are Largely Dependent On Clinical Trial Outcomes.
The Appropriateness and Usefulness of COVID-19 Short Message Services Directed at the Public in Nigeria
Authors: Solomon Jason Praise
Published: July 2021

The Study Carried Out An Assessment Of The Perceptions Of Health Professionals In Nigeria On The Awareness Messaging On COVID-19 Directed At The Public Using The SMS (Short Message Service) Technology. The Researcher Focused On Health Professionals In The Metropolitan Areas Of Nigeria As The Respondents. A Structured Questionnaire Titled “Health Professionals’ Perception On Awareness Of Messaging On COVID-19” Was Used To Collect Data From The Respondents. The Mode Of Data Collection Was A Questionnaire Survey Administered Online. The Findings Suggest That Health Professionals Who Participated In The Survey Have A Very Positive Perception Of The Usefulness And Appropriateness, Coverage, And Impact Of The COVID-19 Broadcast Messages From The Nigerian Centre For Disease Control (NCDC); Their Responses Show That The Short Messages Were Sent To Nigerians From Different Backgrounds And Locations To Inform The Populace About The Outbreak Of COVID-19, Prevention, Knowledge About Early Symptoms, How To Reduce The Spread Of COVID-19 In Case Of Infection And What To Do In Case Of Emergency. Additionally, The Research Outcomes Show That SMS Broadcast Was The Leading Channel Of Information Dissemination And Reception For COVID-19 Response As Against The Traditional Channel Of Information Dissemination On Radio, TV, And Others. These Findings Have Highlighted The Importance And Value Of Digital Health Services Such As SMS Technology In Responding To Health Emergencies.
Shelf Life of Bioactive Compounds from Acerola Pulp (Malpighia spp.) through Freeze-Drying and Microencapsulation
Authors: Saqueti Bruno , Alves Eloize , Castro Matheus , dos Santos Patrícia , Sinosaki Nayane , Senes Carlos , Visentainer Jesuí , Santos Oscar
Published: July 2021

Acerola is a tropical fruit with a large industrial and commercial appeal due to its organoleptic qualities and bioactive compound-rich nature. Thus, as bioactive compounds (BC) stability is of great interest in the food industry, assessment of preserving techniques to prolong shelf life has become imperative. Hence, the purpose of this study was to evaluate how storage affects BC conservation in microencapsulated and lyophilized acerola pulps over 180 days. For this matter, antioxidant tests, physical-chemical analyzes, and vitamin C analysis by mass spectrometry were performed. Results indicated that microencapsulation better preserved the antioxidants in acerola pulp compared to the other preservation technologies employed. This is due to the greater BC concentration in the microencapsulated, as well as the pH reduction. Furthermore, over 180 days, microencapsulation better preserved the target compounds in acerola pulp compared to lyophilization, as evidenced by the superior content of BC in the former treatment, making it an appealing option for the food sector.
Spatio-temporal variation and future risk assessment of projected drought events in the Godavari River basin using regional climate models
Authors: Dixit Soumyashree , Tayyaba Syed , Jayakumar K. V.
Published: July 2021

The study focused on the Godavari River basin to understand the alteration in the drought phenomenon for future scenarios. The Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI)-3 is calculated from Climate Research Unit 4.03 precipitation, and minimum and maximum temperatures. The drought magnitude and characteristics are determined using SPEI, which considers both precipitation and temperature data as input variables. The Mann–Kendall trend analysis is performed to identify the trend associated with drought characteristics. The basin is divided into six homogeneous regions using K-means clustering algorithm. The reliability ensemble averaging method is used for ensemble averaging of regional climate models (RCMs). The drought frequency analysis is carried out using trivariate copula for reference and future time periods. Variations in the drought characteristics are observed in the future scenarios with respect to the reference period. The drought duration, severity and peak for different climate divisions showed an increasing trend in future time period, especially in the case of RCP8.5 scenarios. The return periods of future droughts based on weighted-average RCMs under the two scenarios showed the possibility of more frequent droughts in the future (2053–2099) than in the past (1971–2017).
Social Network Analysis of Alzheimer’s Teams: A Clinical Review and Applications in Psychiatry to Explore Interprofessional Care
Authors: Lazzari Carlo , Kotera Yasuhiro , Green Pauline , Rabottini Marco
Published: July 2021

Introduction:

Understanding the social networks of professionals in psychiatric hospitals
and communities working with Persons With Alzheimer’s (PWA) disease helps tackle the knowledge
management in patient care and the centrality of team members in providing information and advice to
colleagues.

Objectives:

To use Social Network Analysis (SNA) to confirm or reject the hypothesis that psychiatric
professionals have equal status in sharing information and advice on the care of PWA and have reciprocal
ties in a social network.

Methods:

The sample consisting of 50 psychiatric professionals working in geriatric psychiatry in the
UK completed an anonymous online survey asking them to select the professional categories of the
colleagues in the interprofessional team who are most frequently approached when providing or receiving
advice about patient care and gathering patient information. SNA is both a descriptive qualitative
analysis and a quantitative method that investigates the degree of the prestige of professionals in their
working network, the reciprocity of their ties with other team members, and knowledge management.

Results:

The social network graphs and numerical outcomes showed that interprofessional teams in
geriatric psychiatry have health carers who play central roles in providing the whole team with the
knowledge necessary for patient care; these are primarily senior professionals in nursing and medical
roles. However, the study reported that only 13% of professionals had reciprocal ties with knowledge
sharing within teams.

Conclusion:

The current research findings show that knowledge management in interprofessional
teams caring for PWA is not evenly distributed. Those with apparently higher seniority and experience
are more frequently consulted; however, other more peripheral figures can be equally valuable in integrated
care.
Een ode aan de studie naar het verleden
Authors: Mulder Fardau
Published: July 2021

An ode to archaeology. In the studies Archaeology and History at the University of Groningen, students are often asked to critically reflect on their studies. Why are we doing what we are doing and, especially, why should we get paid? This focus is understandable in our society that is focused on economic growth, resulting in little value being assigned to the humanities. However, because of this focus, we sometimes tend to forget why we are passionate about studying the past. In this article, I bring an ode to the study of the past to counter this. I believe the study of the past can bring a perspective to the present, makes it possible to imagine a future and can nuance the constant focus on linear progress. Furthermore, the people who have access to their past should be thankful for it, since this access is not a given for everyone.
Van poep tot pit. Bruggen slaan tussen wetenschap en samenleving
Authors: Van der Tuin Douwe , Brongers-Warmelink Anita
Published: July 2021

From poo to pit. Bridging the gap between science and society. What drives scientists and researchers to make their research accessible to a wider audience? In this article, we focus on a concrete example of valorization. Merit Hondelink and the Scholierenacademie (the pre-university academy of the University of Groningen) collaborated on a Massive Open Online Course for primary school students. This example of public engagement shows that the exchange of knowledge and skills between science and society provides new insights for both parties. Hondelink’s research focuses on eating patterns of early modern Dutch people. In the MOOC, students investigate what the men in the Oudemannenhuis (old men’s house) in Delft ate, using scientific methods.
Optimization of approaches to the assessment of some indicators of health condition of children of ethnic Khanties based on the development of standards adapted to them
Authors: Baitrak O. A. , Meshcheryakov V. V. , Somova T. M.
Published: July 2021

Objective: to evaluate the efﬁciency of the assessment of physical and sexual development, and blood pressure indicators of school-age children of the ethnic Khanties using standards developed on this cohort in comparison with the use of standards that are not adapted to them.Material and methods: the authors assessed of physical and sexual development, and blood pressure indicators in 423 ethnic Khanty children aged 7 to 17 years using standards developed on a cohort of children of the Khanty, the alien population of the north, and international standards.Results: statistically signiﬁcant differences in the results of the assessment of anthropometric data, blood pressure, and sexual development were found using standards developed on different cohorts of children. The application of standards for the alien population of the north and international standards distorts the conclusion about the assessment of the health of children of ethnic Khanty and contributes to the underdiagnoses of obesity, excess body weight, and arterial hypertension, overdiagnoses of nanism, and a delay in sexual development.Conclusion: the presence of features of physical and sexual development, and blood pressure of ethnic Khanty children determines the need in the standards developed on this ethnically isolated cohort of children for individual and population assessment of their health.
The role of macroelements in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma in children
Authors: Lebedenko A. A. , Semernik O. E. , Tyurina E. B. , Appoeva A. A. , Musiychuk N. S. , Donskova N. S.
Published: July 2021

Objective: to study the role of macroelements in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma in children. Materials and methods: A total of 131 patients with diﬀerent degrees of bronchial asthma severity were examined instantaneously. The reference group consisted of 31 children of the respective gender and age groups 1 and 2A. The average age of children was 11.83 ± 3.38 years old. All children in the cohort were given a comprehensive clinical-laboratory examination, peakﬂowmetry, pulsoxymetry, and spirometry. The study of mineral homeostasis in blood serum was carried out by X-ray ﬂuorescence analysis. Statistical processing of the results was performed using the Statistica 10 and Microsoft Oﬃce Excel 2010, calculations were carried out in the program R. Results: It was found that the levels of potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur in children with bronchial asthma were elevated, while the levels of calcium, magnesium, and chlorine were reduced compared to the control group patients. The content of these macronutrients in patients with varying degrees of disease severity did not have signiﬁcant diﬀerences. Conclusions: The data obtained on the changes in macro-element homeostasis indicate the important role of diselementosis in the pathogenesis of BA. It is a signiﬁcant factor that contributes to the progression of chronic inﬂammation in bronchial organs that requires correction of therapy in children.
Errors in the treatment of highly differentiated thyroid cancer as a multidisciplinary problem
Authors: Volkova N. I. , Merenkova M. D.
Published: July 2021

Highly diﬀerentiated thyroid cancer is a common endocrine neoplasm with a favorable prognosis. However, errors in the treatment of this pathology can signiﬁcantly worsen the patient’s quality of life.

Patient V., 65 years old, underwent an operation for papillary thyroid cancer with an injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve in 2015. Only 6 months later, RAI therapy was performed with an insuﬃcient dose of RI, and levothyroxine was prescribed at a thyrotoxic dose, which led to the development of AF. Throughout the entire period after surgical treatment, biochemical remission could not be achieved, and in 2019, a control ultrasound scan revealed lymphadenopathy of the anterior cervical lymph nodes and metastases in the lungs.
Evaluación fenotípica de poblaciones de Festuca arundinacea Schreber naturalizadas en ambientes subhúmedos semiáridos
Authors: Vega Diamela Julieta , Di Santo Hernán Elías , Ferreira Víctor Aníbal , Castillo Ernesto Ariel , Bonamico Natalia Cecilia , Grassi Ezequiel Martín
Published: July 2021

La festuca alta (Festuca arundinacea Schreber) es una forrajera perenne de regiones templadas importante en los sistemas de producción pecuarios debido a su elevado rendimiento en lugares con restricciones ambientales y edáficas. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el rendimiento fenotípico de diez poblaciones de festuca alta naturalizada en ambientes semiáridos subhúmedos de Argentina. Los caracteres fenotípicos altura de planta, diámetro de corona, número de macollos y producción de biomasa seca, se estimaron durante tres años. Los datos se analizaron mediante análisis de varianza, análisis de correlación, análisis de componentes principales y análisis de interacción población × ambiente. Los resultados sugieren que existe una elevada variabilidad fenotípica entre las diez poblaciones de festuca alta. Se registró interacción población × ambiente para todos los caracteres (p < 0,05). El análisis de correlación mostró que el carácter altura de planta puede ser útil para seleccionar indirectamente plantas superiores en producción de biomasa seca en cortes individuales y anuales. Las poblaciones 3243-645 y 3250-BAI se destacaron en los caracteres analizados y presentaron estabilidad a lo largo de los años. La alta variabilidad fenotípica encontrada resulta útil para ser explorada a futuro en el programa de mejoramiento y para lograr la identificación y selección de genotipos superiores dentro de poblaciones.
Usability, Acceptability, and Satisfaction of a Wearable Activity Tracker in Older Adults: Observational Study in a Real-Life Context in Northern Portugal
Authors: Domingos Célia , Costa Patrício , Santos Nadine Correia , Pêgo José Miguel
Published: July 2021

Background

The use of activity trackers has significantly increased over the last few years. This technology has the potential to improve the levels of physical activity and health-related behaviors in older adults. However, despite the potential benefits, the rate of adoption remains low among older adults. Therefore, understanding how technology is perceived may potentially offer insight to promote its use.

Objective

This study aimed to (1) assess acceptability, usability, and user satisfaction with the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 in Portuguese community-dwelling older adults in a real-world context; (2) explore the mediating effect of the usability on the relationship between user characteristics and satisfaction; and (3) examine the moderating effect of user characteristics on the relationship between usability and user satisfaction.

Methods

Older adults used the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 over 15 days. The user experience was evaluated through the Technology Acceptance Model 3, System Usability Scale, and User Satisfaction Evaluation Questionnaire. An integrated framework for usability and user satisfaction was used to explore user experience. Statistical data analysis included descriptive data analysis, reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and mediation and moderation analyses.

Results

A sample of 110 older adults with an average age of 68.41 years (SD 3.11) completed the user experience questionnaires. Mean user acceptance was very high—perceived ease of use: 6.45 (SD 0.78); perceptions of external control: 6.74 (SD 0.55); computer anxiety: 6.85 (SD 0.47); and behavioral intention: 6.60 (SD 0.97). The usability was excellent with an average score of 92.70 (SD 10.73), and user satisfaction was classified as a good experience 23.30 (SD 2.40). The mediation analysis confirmed the direct positive effect of usability on satisfaction (β=.530; P<.01) and the direct negative effect of depression on usability (β=–.369; P<.01). Lastly, the indirect effect of usability on user satisfaction was higher in individuals with lower Geriatric Depression Scale levels.

Conclusions

Findings demonstrate that the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is suitable for older adults. Furthermore, the results confirmed usability as a determinant of satisfaction with the technology and extended the existing knowledge about wearable activity trackers in older adults.
Analisis Ergonomika Penggunaan Mini Rice Combine Harvester
Authors: Suyisto Rachmat , Purwantana Bambang , Mulyati Guntarti Tatik
Published: July 2021

Mini rice combine harvester adalah mesin pemanen padi yang saat ini banyak dioperasikan di lahan sawah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ergonomika mesin mini rice combine harvester dalam pemanenan padi di lahan sawah berukuran sempit. Pengujian ergonomika dilakukan berdasarkan karakteristik mekanis mesin dan karakteristik fisiologi operator. Karakteristik mesin diukur dari getaran mesin, polusi suara serta polusi debu yang dihasilkan. Karakteristik fisiologi operator diukur dari beban kerja yang digambarkan dengan perubahan denyut jantung kerja, suhu tubuh, kesakitan pada anggota tubuh yang dirasakan operator. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa harvester yang diuji mempunyai getaran mesin sebesar 14,2 m/dt2, kebisingan 92,4 dB, melebihi ambang batas kesehatan yaitu sebesar 6 m/dt2 dan 80 dB. Disarankan operasional mesin dilakukan secara bergantian operator dengan periode untuk setiap operator tidak lebih dari 1 jam. Debu yang dihasilkan menurut ISO 14644-1 termasuk kelas 6 atau bersih dan tidak membahayakan operator. Beban kerja berdasarkan pengukuran denyut jantung operator adalah sangat ringan - sedang. Hasil analisis kesakitan akibat kerja menunjukkan 14% anggotatubuh terasa sedikit sakit dan 3,3% anggota tubuh sangat sakit. Secara umum disimpulkan bahwa untuk dapat memenuhi kelayakan dari aspek ergonomi perlu dilakukan upaya perbaikan disain untuk menurunkan getaran dan kebisingan mesin.
Dominant Weathering Profile Assessment of Kebo-Butak Volcanic Rocks in Gedangsari and Ngawen area, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Mahendra Fathan Hanifi Mada , Indrawan I Gde Budi , Surjono Sugeng Sapto
Published: July 2021

The Gedangsari and Ngawen area is predominantly composed of volcanic and volcaniclastic sequencesdistributed east – west direction of the northern parts of Southern Mountain. The massive tectonism as well as tropical climatein this region have been producing weathering profiles in varying thickness which inevitably affects thegeotechnical properties. This study aims to assess the dominant weathering profileof the lower part of Kebo-Butak Formation as well as evaluating the distribution of the discontinuity. In order to know the dominant weathering profile and discontinuity evaluation, this study utilizes a total of  26 panels from five stations investigated through a geotechnical data acquisition including the geological condition, weathering zones, joint distribution, and discontinuity characteristics. The result shows four types of dominant weathering profiles in lower part of Kebo-Butak Formation called as dominant weathering profile A, B, C, and D. Profile A, B, C consisted of a relatively identical weathering degree pattern of fresh, slightly, moderately, completely weathered zone with the variation of thicknesses. However, the weathering degree in profile D reached the residual soil degree controlled by more intensive joints. The fine-grained sedimentary rocks also tends to have smaller spacing, shorter persistence, and higher weathering degree of discontinuities as compared to coarse-grained sedimentary rocks.
Comparison of Coal Reserve Estimation Methods, Case Study PT. Bukit Asam Area, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Wijayanto Taufiq Muhammad , Wilopo Wahyu , Indrawan I Gde Budi , Sunarko Sunarko
Published: July 2021

The calculation of coal reserves is influenced by the dimensions or size of the coal deposit. There are several types of coal reserve calculation methods, and the use of these methods is adjusted to existing geological conditions. Each method will produce a different amount of coal reserves, although the location is the same. Besides, the amount of coal mining that can be produced is primarily determined by the mine design, especially the optimal slope as a basis for mining pits in the coal extraction. This research aims to estimate coal reserves based on existing pit designs using a variety of methods. Data on coal thickness and topography are used as the basis for reserves estimation. Coal reserve estimation is conducted in several methods: nearest neighbor point (NNP), inverse distance weighted (IDW), and kriging using Surfer 13 software. The results of the reserves estimation indicate that kriging is the best method by providing the smallest error value with an RMSE value of 0.67 and coal reserves of 27,801,543 tons.