bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Faktor Risiko Persalinan dengan Tindakan di Lebak Banten
Authors: Pristya Terry Y.R. , Nurcandra Fajaria , Fitri Azizah Musliha
Published: May 2022

The maternal mortality rate (MMR) increased from 2007 to 2012. However, based on the 2015 Inter-Censal Population Survey (SUPAS) was decreased. The causes include pregnancy, delivery, and puerperal. The purpose of this study was to analyze delivery risk factors in Lebak Banten in 2019. The cross-sectional study design and data collection were carried out using a questionnaire by interview. The research sample consisted of 120 women of childbearing age who had given birth in Sangiangtanjung Village, Kalanganyar District, Lebak Regency, Banten, and were selected by purposive sampling technique. The variables consisted of delivery methods and 11 independent variables including age, education, occupation, socio-economic, infectious diseases, chronic diseases, hypertension, the danger of pregnancy, the danger of delivery, premature rupture of membranes, and fetal location which were analyzed using multiple logistic regression to determine which variable is most at risk for delivery. It was found that most mothers gave birth normally (90.8%). The remainder performed delivery with measures consisting of vacuum (0.8%) and cesarean delivery (8.4%). The results also showed that women who suffer from hypertension will give birth 7 times greater (95% CI 1.2-39.6) than mothers who do not have hypertension after being controlled by maternal education, chronic disease, and fetal location. There were only one of eleven factors was hypertension which is a risk factor for operative delivery in Lebak Banten. Therefore, it is necessary to promote health to pregnant women to prevent the occurrence of hypertension by health workers to reduce the impact.
Hubungan Dukungan Tenaga Kesehatan terhadap Pemberian Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) pada Ibu Bekerja
Authors: Sutrisminah Emi , Hudaya Isna , Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih
Published: May 2022

The success of Exclusive Breastfeeding is the first step for humans to get a healthy and prosperous life and supports the achievement of sustainable development programs or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030 in the health sector. In the preliminary survey at the Bangetayu Health Center, Genuk District, Semarang, January-March 2020 as many as 93 babies who visited the Bangetayu Health Center Semarang City, there were 14% of babies who were exclusively breastfeeding. In interviews with health workers in the nutrition department at the Bangetayu Health Center, mothers work very little to do exclusive breastfeeding. This study aims to determine the relationship between health personnel support for exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers in Kudu Village, Genuk District, Semarang. The design of this study used descriptive-analytic with a cross-sectional approach and statistical tests used the Chi-Square test. This research was conducted from December 2020 until January 2021. The sample was selected with a total sampling technique of 36 mothers. The results showed that mothers working as freelancers/side workers (41.7%) aged 21-35 years (83.3%) had high school education (66.7%) the majority were multiparous (63.9%). Based on the criteria of support for health professionals, emotional support (75%) is supportive, reward support (100%) is supportive, instrument support (60%) is less supportive and information support (67%) is less supportive, as many (52.8%) working mothers do not provide exclusive breastfeeding. In this study, the Ï-value was obtained at 0.001 (<0.05). There is a relationship between the support of health workers and exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers.
Hubungan Rasio APO-B/APOA-I dengan Index Massa Tubuh
Authors: Megawati Megawati , Kurniawan Liong Boy , Bahrun Uleng
Published: May 2022

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple way to monitor weight. Overweight as a result of excessive body fat accumulation which is characterized by a decrease in HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), namely the atherogenic side represented by levels of Apolipoprotein AI (ApoA-I), increased triglycerides (TG), VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein). ), LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), and Total Cholesterol which is the anti-atherogenic side represented by the levels of Apolipoprotein B (Apo-B). If we measure both Apo-B and ApoA-I and express them as the Apo-B/ApoA-I ratio, we get a strong marker of cardiovascular risk. By combining the two markers in the ratio, we get synergies and increase predictive power. This study aims to analyze the levels of Apo-B, ApoA-I, and the ratio of Apo-B/ApoA-I to BMI. An experimental study with a cross-sectional design using 72 subjects during April 2021. Apo-B and ApoA-I were examined using the Cobas c311/501 instrument with the immunoturbidimetric test method. The results of this study showed a significant relationship between Apo-B levels and BMI, while ApoA-I levels and Apo-B/ApoA-I ratios did not have a significant relationship. In conclusion, there is no relationship between BMI and the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio in male and female subjects.
Pengetahuan, Sikap, Gaya Hidup Remaja, dan Peran Keluarga terhadap Perilaku Seks Pranikah
Authors: Pangaribuan Santa Maria , Barus Vivi Ana , Siringoringo Lince
Published: May 2022

Premarital sex behavior is the most prominent adolescent issue and leads to many unwanted consequences such as abortion, dropout, premarital pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV / AIDS. Adolescents with good knowledge, good attitudes, good supporting family, and a good lifestyle will tend to stay away from premarital sex behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, lifestyle of adolescents, and the role of the family regarding premarital sex behavior in Talimbaru Village, Barusjahe District, Karo Regency. This quantitative research used a cross-sectional design. The research subjects were adolescence aged 12-24 years, totaling 74 respondents. The instruments used in data collection were demographic data, knowledge scale, attitude scale, lifestyle scale, and family role scale. The results showed that: 59.5% of respondents have good knowledge, 55.4% of respondents have good attitudes, 81.1% of respondents have good influence from their families, and 55.4% of respondents have a good lifestyle. Based on the results, it is important coaching (through government counseling programs, training, and extracurricular activities) about reproductive health issues, especially sexuality by developing more effective ways and methods so that teenagers stay alert and avoid deviant behaviors including premarital sexual behavior. Nurses can also create a promotion program on the topic of communication for parents and teenagers
Uji Validitas dan Reliabilitas Instrumen Penelitian Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap Mahasiswa terhadap Pemilihan Suplemen Kesehatan dalam Menghadapi Covid-19
Authors: Puspasari Heny , Puspita Weni
Published: May 2022

Research instruments that can be accepted in a study must comply with standards that have been through data validation and reliability tests. The validation test can use the Pearson Product Moment formula and test using the t-test and see the interpretation of the correlation index with the total score. Reliability measurements can be used Cronbach's alpha value method. The purpose of this study was to test the validity and reliability of the questionnaire in researching the level of knowledge and attitudes of students towards the selection of health supplements in the face of Covid-19. This research was conducted with a qualitative analysis research design with an analysis unit of active female students at the Akademi Farmasi Yarsi Pontianak. Prospective data collection for active students at all levels/semesters by administering a questionnaire containing ten indicators of knowledge about Covid-19 and attitudes towards consuming health supplements. The questionnaire was valid and reliable with a correlation value (Pearson Correlation) for indicators of knowledge and attitudes r-value >0.5-0.8 than r table 0.3 and Cronbach's alpha value of knowledge 0.5 and attitudes 0.9. Based on the results of the discussion, it can be concluded that the questionnaire can be declared valid and reliable.
Intervensi Berbasis Edukasi pada Ibu terhadap Feeding Practice Ibu dalam Upaya Peningkatan Status Gizi Anak Stunting pada Usia 6-24 Bulan
Authors: Ringgi Maria Susana Ine Nona , Keuytimu Yosephina M.H.
Published: May 2022

Stunting increases in Indonesia because the practice of complementary feeding has not met the UNICEF program standards. Nutrition education is one of the recommendations to overcome mothers’ feeding practices. This study aims to influence the educational-based interventions on maternal eating practices in Paga Village. This study was quasi-experimental research designed with one pre-test and post-test group and without a control group. The sample of this study involved 45 respondents selected by a total sampling technique. The feeding practices were measured through a questionnaire. The intervention was given three times. The data were analyzed by employing paired sample t-test. There is an effect of education-based intervention interventions on the feeding practice of companion breast milk (p-value 0.00; T-5.223). Changes in better feeding practice occur by fulfilling points of the feeding practice program. This intervention can be an alternative for health workers to continue to promote and for the mothers to apply for feeding practice programs.
Pengaruh Pengembangan Model Suami Siaga terhadap Dukungan Suami pada Pelaksanaan Inisiasi Menyusu Dini
Authors: Rosmadewi Rosmadewi , Aliyanto Warjidin
Published: May 2022

Breastfeeding is one of the first steps for a human being to get a healthy and prosperous life. UNICEF states that IMD is one of 10 steps towards successful breastfeeding that will have a positive impact on the health of mothers and babies. Babies who are allowed to breastfeed early are eight times more successful in exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding for a long time until the age of 2 years. This study aims to determine the effect of the development of the standby husband model on the husband's support in preparation for the implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation. This type of research is a quantitative (analytic) research method using a quasi-experimental design with a post-test-only control group design. The research subjects were husbands of multigravida mothers with a gestational age of 32 weeks with a total of 94 people. Collecting data using primary data. Univariate data analysis using percentages and bivariate analysis using chi-square. The results showed that there was an effect of developing the standby husband model by giving a pocketbook to the husband's support in preparation for the implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) with a p-value of 0.01, Suggestions are addressed to midwives who provide services to pregnant women and maternity mothers to include husbands in preparation for the implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation by providing information about the need for husband's support in preparation for the implementation of IMD through the provision of pocketbooks.
La aplicación HEARTS: una herramienta clínica para el manejo del riesgo cardiovascular y la hipertensión en la atención primaria de salud
Authors: Ordunez Pedro , Tajer Carlos , Gaziano Thomas , Rodríguez Yenny A. , Rosende Andrés , Jaffe Marc G.
Published: May 2022

HEARTS en las Américas es la adaptación regional de la iniciativa Global HEARTS de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, que será el modelo para el manejo del riesgo de las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) en la atención primaria de salud en la Región de las Américas para el año 2025. Ya se ha implementado en 21 países y 1045 centros de atención primaria de salud en toda América Latina y el Caribe. Se ha adoptado un enfoque de salud pública y de sistemas de salud para introducir sistemáticamente intervenciones simplificadas en el nivel de la atención primaria de salud que se centran en el control de la hipertensión como punto de entrada clínico. En este artículo se presenta una aplicación nueva y mejorada cuyo componente principal es la calculadora de riesgo de ECV y de manejo de la hipertensión. Se resume el enfoque de evaluación del riesgo y la metodología utilizada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud para actualizar sus tablas de riesgo cardiovascular del 2019; se describe la aplicación, su uso, su funcionalidad y su proceso de validación; y se presenta un conjunto de recomendaciones prácticas para optimizar el manejo del riesgo de ECV y de la hipertensión, mediante el uso de la aplicación en la práctica clínica. La aplicación HEARTS es una herramienta sólida para mejorar la calidad de la atención prestada en los centros de atención primaria. La creación y difusión de la aplicación HEARTS es un paso esencial en el camino hacia la eliminación de las ECV prevenibles en la Región de las Américas.
The effects of organic materials on the growth of Boesenbergia rotunda
Authors: Zelnor A.S. , Yusuf N.A. , Abdullah R.
Published: May 2022

Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. commonly known as temu kunci is a perennial herb
which is botanically described as a small herbaceous plant. Temu kunci has a short, fleshy
or slender rhizome shape. The rhizomes of B. rotunda have been widely used as spices
due to their aromatic flavour, which promotes appetite. This herbal plant is also used as
flavouring agents, dyes and traditional medicine to cure various kinds of illnesses. Organic
materials have been widely used in agriculture development to improve soil quality,
increase crop yield, and plant growth performance, and reduce chemical fertilizer usage.
The adverse impact of excessive use of chemical fertilizers in conventional agricultural
practices is well documented. A field study was conducted to identify the effects of
organic materials on the growth of B. rotunda. A completely randomized design (CRD)
was used which involve seven treatments and four replication including control, chemical
fertilizer alone, and 10% additional materials in 5 kg of soil. The organic materials used in
this study are biochar, vermicompost, food waste compost, empty fruit bunch compost and
lignohumate. In this study, the vermicompost gave a significant increase and highest
reading of plant height, number of leaves, rhizome and finger roots fresh and dry weight
compared to other treatments. In conclusion, organic materials can give positive effects on
the growth of B. rotunda and at the same time can reduce the dependencies on chemical
fertilizer.
Assessment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm-forming capacities from
drinking water in water vending machine
Authors: N. Elexson , H. Sabrina , L. Dalene , B. Eddy , F.R. Nurul , P. Nasra , B. Grace , Z.J. Amirah , D.Z. Nur , N.A.B. Dayang , S. Manju , R. Tunung
Published: May 2022

The establishment of P. aeruginosa with biofilm formation in water vending machines
may cause serious health issues to the consumers and its emergence has led to the public’s
concern. This study aimed to assess the quality of water vending machines and to evaluate
the biological contaminant P. aeruginosa in biofilm capacities. The qualities of the
drinking water from a total of fifteen (n = 15) water vending machines at Kota Samarahan
were evaluated based on physical and chemical parameters including pH value, turbidity,
total of carbon (TOC), total dissolved solid (TDS) and total suspended solid (TSS). The
colonies Enterobacteriaceae has been morphology characterized through biochemical
tests and P. aeruginosa bacteria was identify through the PCR method. The results of the
physical and chemical parameters complies with the authority standard including turbidity
values found in conformance with values were lower than 0.1 NTU. Morphological
analysis with a total of 66.7% (n = 10) was detected with the presence of
Enterobacteriaceae, and a total of 40% (n = 6) of the isolates were found to be P.
aeruginosa. This study extended by assessing the potential strength of biofilm formation.
The microtiter assay performed in a 96-well polystyrene microtiter plate showed that
83.33% (n = 5) of the bacterial isolates have moderate potential as biofilm producers,
while only 16.67% (n = 1) isolates were non-adherent and showed no potential in
producing biofilm. The highest OD isolates found occupying moderate biofilm strength
was (mean = 0.217) and the lowest moderate biofilm strength was (mean = 0.136). In
conclusion, the significance and impact of the study displayed the qualities of water
vending machines complies with Food Act 1983, Regulation 360C and Malaysian
Drinking Water Quality, Ministry of Health 1983. However, the presence of biological
contaminants may raise consumer concerns. This study had successfully assessed the
potential strength of P. aeruginosa biofilm collected from water vending machines.
Further microbiological assessments should be perform continuously to predict and
eliminate any future risks related to water vending machines.
The European response to control and manage multi- and extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Authors: Cole Michelle J , Day Michaela , Jacobsson Susanne , Amato-Gauci Andrew J , Spiteri Gianfranco , Unemo Magnus ,   , the European Gonorrhoea Response Plan Group
Published: May 2022

Because cefixime and ceftriaxone resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae and gonorrhoea treatment failures were increasing, a response plan to control and manage multidrug-resistant N. gonorrhoeae (MDR-NG) in Europe was published in 2012. The three main areas of the plan were to: (i) strengthen surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), (ii) implement monitoring of treatment failures and (iii) establish a communication strategy to increase awareness and disseminate AMR results. Since 2012, several additional extensively drug-resistant N. gonorrhoeae (XDR-NG) strains have emerged, and strains with high-level ceftriaxone resistance spread internationally. This prompted an evaluation and review of the 2012 European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) response plan, revealing an overall improvement in many aspects of monitoring AMR in N. gonorrhoeae; however, treatment failure monitoring was a weakness. Accordingly, the plan was updated in 2019 to further support European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries in controlling and managing the threat of MDR/XDR-NG in Europe through further strengthening of AMR surveillance and clinical management including treatment failure monitoring. The plan will be assessed biennially to ensure its effectiveness and its value. Along with prevention, diagnostic, treatment and epidemiological surveillance strategies, AMR surveillance is essential for effective control of gonorrhoea.
Behavioural insights and the evolving COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: de Bruin Marijn , Suk Jonathan E , Baggio Marianna , Blomquist Sarah Earnshaw , Falcon María , Forjaz Maria João , Godoy-Ramirez Karina , Leurs Mariken , Rodriguez-Blazquez Carmen , Romay-Barja María , Uiters Ellen , Kinsman John
Published: May 2022

Behavioural sciences have complemented medical and epidemiological sciences in the response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. As vaccination uptake continues to increase across the EU/EEA – including booster vaccinations – behavioural science research remains important for both pandemic policy, planning of services and communication. From a behavioural perspective, the following three areas are key as the pandemic progresses: (i) attaining and maintaining high levels of vaccination including booster doses across all groups in society, including socially vulnerable populations, (ii) informing sustainable pandemic policies and ensuring adherence to basic prevention measures to protect the most vulnerable population, and (iii) facilitating population preparedness and willingness to support and adhere to the reimposition of restrictions locally or regionally whenever outbreaks may occur. Based on mixed-methods research, expert consultations, and engagement with communities, behavioural data and interventions can thus be important to prevent and effectively respond to local or regional outbreaks, and to minimise socioeconomic and health disparities. In this Perspective, we briefly outline these topics from a European viewpoint, while recognising the importance of considering the specific context in individual countries.
Surveillance systems to monitor antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae: a global, systematic review, 1 January 2012 to 27 September 2020
Authors: Medland Nicholas A , Zhang Ye , Gunaratnam Praveena , Lewis David A , Donovan Basil , Whiley David M , Guy Rebecca J , Kaldor John M
Published: May 2022

Background

Effective surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is required for the early detection of resistant strains and to ensure that treatment guidelines are appropriate for the setting in which they are implemented. AMR in N. gonorrhoeae has been identified as a global health threat.

Aim

We performed a systematic review to identify and describe surveillance systems targeting AMR in N. gonorrhoeae.

Methods

We searched Medline, PubMed, Global Health, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science and ProQuest databases and grey literature between 1 January 2012 and 27 September 2020. Surveillance systems were defined as the continuous, systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of N. gonorrhoeae resistance data. The key components of surveillance systems were extracted, categorised, described and summarised.

Results

We found 40 publications reporting on N. gonorrhoeae AMR surveillance systems in 27 countries and 10 multi-country or global surveillance reports. The proportion of countries with surveillance systems in each of the WHO's six regions ranged from one of 22 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean and five of 54 in Africa, to three of 11 countries in South East Asia. Only four countries report systems which are both comprehensive and national. We found no evidence of a current surveillance system in at least 148 countries. Coverage, representativeness, volume, clinical specimen source, type and epidemiological information vary substantially and limit interpretability and comparability of surveillance data for public health action.

Conclusion

Globally, surveillance for N. gonorrhoeae AMR is inadequate and leaves large populations vulnerable to a major public health threat.
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.2 neutralisation in sera of people with Comirnaty or CoronaVac vaccination, infection or breakthrough infection, Hong Kong, 2020 to 2022
Authors: Cheng Samuel MS , Mok Chris Ka Pun , Chan Karl CK , Ng Susanna S , Lam Bosco HS , Luk Leo LH , Ko Fanny W , Chen Chunke , Yiu Karen , Li John KC , Chan Ken KP , Tsang Leo CH , Poon Leo LM , Hui David SC , Peiris Malik
Published: May 2022

Background

Omicron subvariant BA.2 circulation is rapidly increasing globally.

Aim

We evaluated the neutralising antibody response from vaccination or prior SARS-CoV-2 infection against symptomatic infection by BA.2 or other variants.

Methods

Using 50% plaque reduction neutralisation tests (PRNT50), we assessed neutralising antibody titres to BA.2, wild type (WT) SARS-CoV-2 and other variants in Comirnaty or CoronaVac vaccinees, with or without prior WT-SARS-CoV-2 infection. Titres were also measured for non-vaccinees convalescing from a WT-SARS-CoV-2 infection. Neutralising antibodies in BA.2 and BA.1 breakthrough infections and in BA.2 infections affecting non-vaccinees were additionally studied.

Results

In vaccinees or prior WT-SARS-CoV-2-infected people, BA.2 and BA.1 PRNT50 titres were comparable but significantly (p < 10 − 5) lower than WT. In each group of 20 vaccinees with (i) three-doses of Comirnaty, (ii) two CoronaVac followed by one Comirnaty dose, or (iii) one dose of either vaccine after a WT-SARS-CoV-2 infection, ≥ 19 individuals developed detectable (PRNT50 titre ≥ 10) antibodies to BA.2, while only 15 of 20 vaccinated with three doses of CoronaVac did. Comirnaty vaccination elicited higher titres to BA.2 than CoronaVac. In people convalescing from a WT-SARS-CoV-2 infection, a single vaccine dose induced higher BA.2 titres than three Comirnaty (p = 0.02) or CoronaVac (p = 0.00001) doses in infection-naïve individuals. BA.2 infections in previously uninfected and unvaccinated individuals elicited low (PRNT50 titre ≤ 80) responses with little cross-neutralisation of other variants. However, vaccinees with BA.1 or BA.2 breakthrough infections had broad cross-neutralising antibodies to WT viruses, and BA.1, BA.2, Beta and Delta variants.

Conclusions

Existing vaccines can be of help against the BA.2 subvariant.
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against severe disease from SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants – surveillance results from southern Sweden, December 2021 to March 2022
Authors: Björk Jonas , Bonander Carl , Moghaddassi Mahnaz , Rasmussen Magnus , Malmqvist Ulf , Inghammar Malin , Kahn Fredrik
Published: May 2022

We compared vaccine effectiveness against severe COVID-19 between December 2021 and March 2022 when Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 were the dominating SARS-CoV-2 variants in Scania county, Sweden. Effectiveness remained above 80% after the transition from BA.1 to BA.2 among people with at least three vaccine doses but the point estimate decreased markedly to 54% among those with only two doses. Protection from prior infection was also lower after the transition to BA.2. Booster vaccination seems necessary to maintain sufficient protection.
Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Jemaat Gereja Berbasis Website Menggunakan Analisis PIECES
Authors: Asih Yuni Retno , Priyanto Adhi , Puryono Daniel Alfa
Published: May 2022

The church is a spiritual institution for Christians. In the church there are various kinds of service activities, such as catechism services, baptism services, wedding blessing services, and social service services. In general, the Church in processing congregational service data, catechism data, baptismal data, marriage data is still recorded in the books, so that data can be lost or damaged, and it is less effective in searching data, because it takes a long time. In providing information such as worship agendas, church activities, and other routine church activities, it is still manual, namely through congregation bulletins. The purpose of this research is to build a website-based church service system model to support the implementation of various church services more effectively and efficiently. This study uses the PIECES analysis method to check and analyze the advantages and disadvantages that exist in the system. This system is designed using UML, to make it easier to design a website-based system. This church service information system provides features of church service activities and more complete information about the church that can be accessed more practically anytime and anywhere.
Mechanical Properties of Compressed Earth Block Stabilized with Sugarcane Molasses and Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer
Authors: Dabakuyo Ismaël , Mutuku Raphael N. N. , Onchiri Richard O.
Published: May 2022

This research aims to investigate the mechanical performance of compressed earth blocks (CEBs) stabilized by a combination of metakaolin-based geopolymer (MKG) and sugarcane molasses (SM), to remedy the limitations present in CEBs stabilized with MKG alone. Two schemes of stabilization were used. In the first, the optimum MKG content for stabilizing CEB was partially substituted with various percentages of SM (10% MKG + 0% SM, 8% MKG + 2% SM, 6% MKG + 4% SM, 4% MKG + 6% SM, 2% MKG + 8% SM). The second stabilization scheme consisted of fixing 5% MKG and varying SM from 2% to 8% (5% MKG + 0% SM, 5% MKG + 2% SM, 5% MKG + 4% SM, 5% MKG + 6% SM, 5% MKG + 8% SM). The mechanical properties of the CEBs stabilized with SM and MKG were analyzed in terms of compressive strength, dry density, and water absorption. The test results showed that the combination of MKG and SM for stabilizing CEBs was not as effective as MKG alone in increasing the compressive strength of CEBs. However, this combination solved the high porosity of CEBs stabilized with just MKG by increasing their dry density and decreasing their water absorption capacity. In terms of compressive strength and water absorption, the optimum values were obtained respectively with 5% MKG + 4% SM (4.163 MPa at 28 days) and 6% MKG + 4% SM (8.73% at 28 days). Therefore, the suggested innovative stabilization approach is suitable for improving the overall mechanical properties of CEBs and addressing the shortcomings of CEBs stabilized only with MKG. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-012 Full Text: PDF
A Review of Optimization Techniques Application for Building Performance Analysis
Authors: Abd Rahman N. A. , Kamaruzzaman S. N. , Akashah F. W.
Published: May 2022

Optimization techniques (OT) are tools to find the best solution during a decision making process. Each of these techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on their objectives and focus areas. Early application of OT was recorded as early as the 1930s with the introduction of the Monte Carlo Method, which is widely used in business studies. The idea was conceived due to poly-objectives, or multi-objectives, in identifying the best solution. OT theories and methods have evolved to cover various fields of study. This paper aims to provide a brief review of OT through a comparison of the pros and cons of each OT technique. The findings emphasize the suitability of each technique for different applications in various fields of study. Finally, this study aims to select the most suitable OT for building performance for energy optimization. In conclusion, the summary of findings and recommendations from Tables 2, 3, and 4 need to be combined during the process of selecting the most suitable OT. Regardless of the various categories and their multiple applications, it is the summary of characteristics of each optimization technique that determines their suitability for adoption depending on the research objectives, strength of the researcher, and availability of data. ANN is suitable for optimization for building energy performance covering energy use, energy cost and energy prediction which offer a high level of accuracy. However, it is a complex model that requires historical data input and can produce only short-term predictions. For broader optimization objectives which cover energy load, a hybrid of ANN and kNN is recommended. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-014 Full Text: PDF
Characteristics of Combined Rice and Wheat Husk Ashes as a Partial Replacement for Cement in Mortar
Authors: Masanja Damas Nangi , Muya Mgaza Somo , Nyangi Patrice
Published: May 2022

The potential to recycle and utilize agricultural waste as a building material has been demonstrated in a variety of applications. The goal of this study was to assess the feasibility of partially substituting combined rice and wheat husk ashes (CORWHA) for cement in mortar. The two agricultural waste ashes, rice husk and wheat husk, were evaluated separately before being combined. Both husks were burned separately in an open room to reduce volume before being cremated for 2 hours at a regulated temperature of 600 °C to eliminate carbon and generate reactivity. The chemical and physical properties of the ashes were evaluated after grinding and sieving to determine their cementitious qualities before developing and testing 12 mix proportions of CORWHA and cement for mortar production. The mixing was done at three different percentages of cement replacement: 20, 30, and 40%. According to the findings, the maximum cement replacement yielding 5.98 MPa mortar strength is 30%, with a mixed proportion of 11% wheat husk ash (WHA) and 19% rice husk ash (RHA). It was also found that 95% of RHA is silica and 1.67% is alkaline, while 63% of WHA is silica and 12.16% is alkaline, which is good for preventing porosity and corrosion of reinforcement bars. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-04 Full Text: PDF
Финансовые расследования
Authors:   МИРЭА-Российский технологический университет, Беловицкий К.Б.
Published: May 2022

В учебном пособии рассматриваются понятие и сущность финансовых расследований, дается характеристика органов, осуществляющих финансовые расследования. Приводятся общие положения методики финансовых расследований, в частности методики расследования налоговых преступлений, мошенничества в финансовой сфере, легализации преступных доходов, банкротства. Изучаются методы установления и закрепления следов на материальных и нематериальных носителях, сущность и задачи судебно-экономической экспертизы. Для студентов, обучающихся по направлению подготовки специалистов «Экономическая безопасность», сотрудников правоохранительных органов и подразделений экономической безопасности юридических лиц.
Экономическая теория
Authors:   Финансовый университет при Правительстве РФ, Николаева И.П.
Published: May 2022

В учебнике рассмотрены основные экономические категории и законы экономического развития, особенности микро-экономического анализа, закономерности развития макроэкономических процессов. Особое внимание уделяется анализу движущих сил развития рынка, внешним эффектам, поддержанию общего экономического равновесия и темпов экономического роста. Для студентов бакалавриата, обучающихся по укрупненной группе направлений подготовки «Экономика и управление», аспирантов и преподавателей вузов, техникумов, колледжей.
REPENSAR A EDUCAÇÃO EM SOCIEDADES PRÉ-FIGURATIVAS: UMA LEITURA PROVOCATIVA
Authors: Dias da SILVA Roberto Rafael
Published: May 2022

Resenha da obra:
NARODOWSKI, M. Un mundo sin adultos: familia, escuela y medios frente a la desaparición de la autoridad de los mayores. Buenos Aires: Debate, 2016.
Analysis of vocational high school student metacognitive capabilities on geometry topics during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nurhayati Ina , Ratnaningsih Nani , Nimah Khomsatun
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze students' metacognitive abilities in terms of metacognitive awareness inventory on geometry topics during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The research was conducted at Vocational High School Swadaya Karangnunggal Indonesia in the 2020/2021 academic year. The population in this study was the eleventh-grade student of office automation and governance, totaling 24 students. The questionnaire consists of 35 statement items with five indicators, namely planning (7 items), strategies for managing information (10 items), monitoring of understanding (7 items), improvement strategy (5 items), and evaluation (6 items). The stages in metacognitive ability are planning, monitoring, and evaluating stages. The results showed that students with good metacognitive abilities could carry out all metacognitive stages well, solving problems, planning, monitoring, and evaluating. Students with moderate metacognitive abilities cannot carry out all metacognitive stages in solving problems. They can carry out the planning stage, and some indicators cannot be completed properly. Then at the monitoring stage, they cannot monitor implementation activity to solve the problem because one of the subjects misunderstood the intent of the problem. The other subject experienced a calculation error when solving the problem. While at the evaluation stage, they could not complete all the indicators. Students with low metacognitive abilities cannot carry out all metacognitive stages in solving problems. They can only carry out the planning stage. Some indicators cannot be completed properly. Then they cannot carry out the monitoring and evaluation stages with all indicators.
Development of student worksheets with contextual teaching and learning (CTL) approach to train critical thinking skills responsibility of students on thermochemistry concepts
Authors: Amartyah Sitti Kholifah , Rusmini Rusmini
Published: May 2022

This study aims to produce and describe the feasibility of student worksheets with a contextual teaching and learning CTL approach in training critical thinking skills and responsibility in thermochemical material. This study uses a research and development type, the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research sample was 24 students of class XI IPA MA Nurut Taqwa Grujugan Cermee Bondowoso, West Java, Indonesia. The results showed that: 1) Validity analysis obtained an average percentage of 87% with very valid criteria; 2) Practical analysis based on the percentage of response questionnaires and student activity observations of 88% and 98% with very practical criteria; 3) Analysis of effectiveness based on pretest-posttest data: a) Normality test of cognitive knowledge and critical thinking skills 0.985 and 0.297 normally distributed; b) Paired Sample t-Test 0.000 showed an increase in learning outcomes; c) The N-Gain test of cognitive knowledge and critical thinking skills scored 78% and 76% showed an increase in learning outcomes and attitude of respondents obtained a score of 87% with very good criteria. IN conclusion, the developed student worksheet with the CTL approach is categorized as feasible with valid, practical, and effective criteria. The development of student worksheets as teaching material to improve students' critical thinking skills becomes a choice for learning to make learning more meaningful, accompanied by the attitude of students who are full of responsibility, which is an important thing to do.
POLÍTICA CURRICULAR DE PERNAMBUCO: UMA ANÁLISE DO “NOVO” ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: SILVA DIVANE OLIVEIRA DE MOURA , MOREIRA MARCELO RICARDO , Silva Neide Menezes , CUNHA KÁTIA SILVA
Published: May 2022

Esta pesquisa se propõe a refletir sobre a política curricular proposta pela Secretaria de Educação e Esportes do Estado de Pernambuco. Assim, tomamos para análise o Novo Currículo para o Ensino Médio de Pernambuco (PERNAMBUCO, 2020), publicado em meio a pandemia do novo coronavírus – COVID-19, e os discursos produzidos pelas autoridades estaduais durante a cerimônia oficial de entrega deste documento, transmitida via internet (CEE/PE, 2020). Nesta discussão nos ancoramos na abordagem do ciclo de políticas formulada por Ball e Bowe (MAINARDES, 2006) e na teoria do discurso de Laclau e Mouffe (MENDONÇA, 2008), para compreender a dinâmica do complexo processo político com seus contextos, os discursos presentes nos documentos oficiais, e as articulações relacionadas a produção do currículo pernambucano para o ensino médio. Assim, identificamos a Lei 13.415/2017, que trata da Reforma do Ensino Médio, como justificativa para a elaboração do novo documento curricular, que é construído em meio a um hibridismo de concepções e tentativas de fixar sentidos. Dentre os sentidos, merece destaque o entendimento que o novo currículo promoverá a garantia de aprendizagem por meio de habilidades e competências previstas na Base Nacional Comum Curricular, que são mensurados por avaliações externas padronizadas. Deste modo, o sentido da avaliação também é deslocado, pois passa a ser compreendida como instrumento regulador do que deve ser ensinado. Considerando que as políticas educacionais são espaços de luta e negociação, identificamos que o ponto nodal para a hegemonia revelada nestas políticas educacionais em Pernambuco é a defesa da qualidade educacional como preparação do estudante para atuação num mundo globalizado e carente de sujeitos aptos ao mercado de trabalho, o que, por consequência, garantiria a concretização dos projetos de vida dos estudantes. Os hibridismos estão presentes nesta produção textual para possibilitar as articulações no macro e no microcontexto, o que gera incoerências, conflitos e paradoxos. Contudo, inferimos que as fixações de sentidos são sempre provisórias e contingentes, e que a pretensa implementação de políticas educacionais curriculares ou avaliativas, depende dos agentes da escola local e das ações dos seus profissionais, pois de forma cíclica e não linear, as políticas são construídas constantemente através de processos de tradução, interpretação e contextualização. Portanto, o texto oficial da política curricular não garante - a concretização dos seus intentos primários, quer seja controlar o trabalho docente ou definir o futuro dos estudantes pela demanda do mercado – formação docente ou discente, especialmente porque os sentidos são produzidos mediante as subjetividades e movimentos dos sujeitos envolvidos nos diversos contextos.
CNC machine for image and PCB layout drawing
Authors: Abdalla Milad Faraj  , Hisham Fathi Ali  , Abdussalam Ali Ahmed  , Mohammed Khaled Akel
Published: May 2022

Increment in the number of accidents in the workshops and due to the problems caused by the production of the complex part by traditional machining such as lack of quality and the need of plenty time for the production process and with the advancement of technology, all these demands for Computer Numerical Control machines in industries is rapidly rising. Computer Numerical Control machining is a process used in the manufacturing sector that involves the use of computers to control machine tools without direct human assistance. Computer Numerical Control is a very broad term that encompasses a variety of types of machines all with different sizes, shapes, and functions. Computer Numerical Control has found its applications mainly in lathes, drills, milling machines etc. In this paper, a two-dimensional Computer Numerical Control machine designed and implemented in efficient and low-cost hardware architecture, it is able to draw images/texts. In addition, the idea behind our project is to design and draw Printed Circuit Board layouts based on a low-cost Computer Numerical Control system. The control mechanism of the designed machine is based on using Arduino UNO, Inkscape and the Geode-sender software. The outcome of the paper is to help researchers and designers in the area of Computer Numerical Control machines.
Qualitative analysis of some phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial tests of Helotropium supinum L. medicinal plant
Authors: Kamrul Hasan  , Shabnam Sabiha  , Zahidul Hoque
Published: May 2022

Nowadays whole world blessed with medicinal plants for using as a major bio-source of modern synthetic drugs which are used widely in medicinal field. In this study Qualitative experiments of phytochemical and antibacterial tests were performed of ethanolic extracts of leaf and root parts of Heliotropium supinum. The Qualitative experiments revealed that the presence phytochemicals such as alkaloids, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, glycosides, and carbohydrates. In this experiment alkaloids, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, Carbohydrates and glycosides were observed in ethanolic extract leaves while alkaloids, flavonoids terpenoids were found in roots extract. For being presence of these essential properties H. supinum showed antibacterial activity. Maximum zone of inhibition was recorded in 500 µg concentration of leaves and root extracts where leaves extract showed highest inhibition zone (21 mm) against S. aureus while root extracts showed against E. coli (17 mm). Present study was designed to identify the sources and accurate information regarding the active components of this medicinal plant and to enhance awareness to public and private sector.
Revamping Nigeria’s economy through sustainable data governance
Authors: Felix Chukwuma Aguboshim  , Ifeyinwa Nkemdilim Obiokafor  , Joy Ebere Ezeife
Published: May 2022

Big data technologies have intensified the need for Sustainable Data Governance (SDG). Significant empirical evidence from literature revealed that of the 2.7 zettabytes of data now in the digital universe, only 67% of organizations deployed data governance or data intelligence solutions, 76% of company executives consider information "mission-critical" or most important asset, while 46% including Nigeria had no formal governance strategy in place. Globally, significant relationships exist between SDG and Sustainable Information and Communication Technology (SICT). Data governance (DG) that is driven by SICT is agile, holistic, security-embedded, accurate, high-quality, sustainable, and on a real-time enterprise data pipeline, required in revamping any nation’s economy. Despite these global impacts of SDG in revamping the national economy, numerous investigations have shown that DG in Nigeria has remained relatively non-existent or unattended to because its approach is driven by IT that adopted rigid and fragmented processes that were carried out on a system by system basis, lacked a single version of the truth or one single reference for critical master data across geographies, business structure, and wider support of the organization. Poor sustainability of ICT in Nigeria also posed barriers that impede progress related to DG due to corrupt policies and practices, ignorance, and illiteracy that plagued SICT innovations in Nigeria. The authors adopted the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the conceptual framework for this study. UTAUT model claimed that users’ acceptance behavior towards technology is determined by users’ perceived benefits of using technology and the factors that drive users’ decision to use it. A narrative review methodology was adopted in this study to review significant information based on the study conceptual framework, and existing systems that enhance SDG in revamping Nigeria’s economy. Articles reviewed include peer-reviewed articles and other documentaries within the last 5 years, extracted from electronic databases, using keywords such as “ICT and SDG”, “SDG and national economic development”, “Trends for SDG”, etc. Results from this study revealed that better decision-making, analytics, and regulatory compliance to policies, laws, and guidelines on the adoption of ICT, coupled with good formulation and communication of same, are the major drivers of sustainable DG for revamping the national economy. The result of this study may increase understanding, minimize corrupt practices and encourage trust and regulatory compliance of ICT innovations, adoption, and sustainability that can positively impact SDG for revamping Nigeria’s economy.
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia with anti-e specificity: A case report
Authors: Mahdi Fadlallah  , Shatha Al Soussi  , Tamima Jisr
Published: May 2022

Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a rare condition characterized by warm autoantibody destruction of red blood cells. Antibody specificity cannot be determined in most cases and an apparent autoantibody specificity to a specific antigen is rarely seen. Here we present a case of a 43-year-old female patient presenting with acute small bowel obstruction and requiring an exploratory laparotomy. However, laboratory investigations showed evidence of intravascular hemolysis with normocytic normochromic anemia, reticulocytosis, elevated bilirubin and lactate dehydrogenase levels, and low haptoglobin level. Two units of packed red blood cells were requested. Blood bank investigations including antibody screening, antibody identification panel, direct coombs testing with polyspecific and monospecific anti-human globulin, extended rhesus phenotype, and confirmatory elution testing revealed an IgG autoantibody with anti-e specificity. No compatible units with Rh (e) - positive units were found. However, Rh (e) - negative units’ transfusion was associated with a risk of alloimmunization and a decision of two least incompatible units was taken. So, an anti-e IgG autoantibody was identified which is a rare and challenging clinical condition in terms of diagnosis and transfusion.