bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Photocatalytic degradation of caffeine in a slurry reactor with intermittent UV irradiation: optimization and response surface modelling
Authors: Nirmala Rani C.
Published: December 2021

This study focusses on the photocatalytic degradation of caffeine (CAF), a stimulating drug and environmental contaminant that poses a threat to humans and the environment. The effect of operating parameters such as CAF initial concentration (5–20 mg/L), catalyst dosage (0.1–0.9 g/L) and pH (3.0–9.0) were explored in detail. The experimental results showed the maximum CAF and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removals of 87.2% and 66.7% respectively. The optimized parameters were: CAF initial concentration – 5 mg/L, catalyst dosage – 0.5 g/L and pH – 7.2. The photocatalytic degradation of CAF followed pseudo-first order kinetics. The obtained experimental data were analysed with response surface methodology (RSM) using Design Expert Software.
Characteristics of nutrients pollution and ecological risk assessment of heavy metal in sediments of Fenhe River, Taiyuan section, China
Authors: Ma Haotian , Zhen Zhilei , Mi Meixia , Wang Qian
Published: December 2021

This study aimed to reveal the characteristics of nutrients and heavy metals associated with ecological risks in the sediments of Fenhe River, Taiyuan section. The concentrations of nutrients (total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total organic matter) and heavy metals (As, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cr, Ni, Hg, Cd) were investigated. Spatial distribution, correlation analysis and source identification were facilitated to indicate nutrient and heavy metal pollution characteristics. Evaluations of heavy metals’ contamination degree were achieved by comprehensive ecological risk indexes including Igeo, Iin, Cf, pollution load index and risk index. The results showed that nutrients accumulated in the middle region and were mainly from embryophyte, zooplankton and phytoplankton or algae, based on C/N values. Large spatial variabilities existed in heavy metal distribution patterns; source identification for heavy metals revealed they were from natural sources and anthropogenic activities based on a principal component analysis model. Results of different ecological risk indexes showed that pollution associated with Hg was rated as a moderate ecological risk but was significant contamination, higher ecological risks mainly existed in the middle region.
Optimized preparation of activated carbon from furfural residue using response surface methodology and its application for bisphenol S adsorption
Authors: Liu Chenglin , Liang Linlin , Han Xiuli , Chang Chun , Chen Junying , Song Jiande
Published: December 2021

Furfural residue (FR), a solid waste, was applied as the precursor to prepare activated carbon by steam activation. The Box-Behnken design (BBD) approach-based response surface methodology (RSM) was utilized to optimize the preparation conditions to evaluate their effects on the performance of activated carbon from furfural residue (FRAC). The optimum preparation conditions of FRAC were found as follows: activation temperature of 922 °C, activation time of 62 min, and the mass ratio of char to H2O of 1:4.5, resulting in 1,501.84 mg/g of iodine adsorption capacity and 1,662.41 m2/g of specific surface area. The FRAC was characterized and then the adsorption performance of bisphenol S (BPS) on FRAC was investigated. Langmuir and Koble-Corrigan isotherm models were well fitted to the experimental data, and the adsorption kinetics process was perfectly described by the pseudo-second-order model. Thermodynamic parameters showed that the adsorption of BPS was a spontaneous exothermic process. Besides, the regeneration efficiency of FRAC was over 97% after five consecutive cycles. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of FRAC for BPS was 3.2848 mmol/g at 298 K, indicating that the FRAC was an excellent adsorbent for the removal of BPS from aqueous solutions.
Pesquisa com crianças pequenas
Authors: Guczak Daiane , De Cássia Marchi Rita
Published: December 2021

Este artigo apresenta recorte de pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa e aporte teórico na Sociologia da Infância, que tinha por objetivo compreender a reprodução interpretativa de conteúdos digitais, perceptível por meio das ações de crianças pequenas (três a quatro anos) em um Centro de Educação Infantil. Na geração dos dados foram utilizadas técnicas da etnografia (observação participante, entrevista semiestruturada, diário de campo, conversas informais e oficinas de desenho e reconto de histórias). O objetivo deste artigo é refletir sobre questões éticas em pesquisa com crianças pequenas, destacando os sinais de assentimento e questionamentos em relação à presença da pesquisadora no campo da investigação. Os resultados mostram que a obtenção do assentimento das crianças é um processo complexo e em permanente negociação (Ferreira, 2003). E que a ética na pesquisa vai muito além dos Termos de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido – TCLE, estando acima de tudo alinhada com as atitudes do pesquisador em campo.
Inventar o fora como um dentro e fazer da clausura uma educação
Authors: Silva Luiz Carlos Quirino da , Adó Máximo Daniel Lamela
Published: December 2021

Este texto problematiza as possibilidades inventivas envolvidas numa aula (entendida aqui como inseparável da produção de pensamento) sob as condições restritivas impostas pela pandemia causada pelo novo coronavírus. Parte do pressuposto de que para que o pensamento aconteça é fundamental seu contato com as forças do que Deleuze (2005), Foucault (2006) e Blanchot (2011) chamaram de Fora. Por isso propõe um procedimento poético assentado numa espécie de máquina de leitura e de tradução como possibilidade de contato com tais forças. E, como base, como possibilidade dessa invenção em educação, elege um tipo de leitura que falseia os materiais com que se depara e que, num certo sentido, desrespeita-os. Defende a ideia de que tal movimento, em condições de enclausuramento, só se torna possível porque o dentro é constituído pela dobra do Fora sobre si. Em tais condições, a invenção de uma aula teria então de virar pelo avesso essa dobra e produzir algo como uma linguagem para aquilo que ainda não sabemos.
Verão no aquário e Fazes-me falta: considerações sobre a escrita em Lygia Fagundes Telles e Inês Pedrosa
Authors: Gomes Alves Licilange
Published: December 2021

Este artigo objetiva dialogar os romances Verão no aquário, de Lygia Fagundes Telles, e Fazes-me falta, de Inês Pedrosa, na perspectiva da linguagem literária. Parte-se da hipótese de que esta categoria apresenta-se como errante e impotente para esclarecer o que diz, constatação que não é vista como problemática, apenas como composição do estilo peculiar das escritoras. Segundo a crítica, estes  romances são significativos na consagração de ambas, consideração que se justifica, principalmente, pela irreverência da linguagem neles trabalhada. A análise foi fundamentada em contribuições voltadas ao estudo da literatura contemporânea, em especial, Maurice Blanchot (1997; 1987) e Roland Barthes (1984; 2011). Para compreender as acepções feitas pela crítica, foram consultados, dentre outros, os trabalhos de Diana Navas e Telma Ventura (2018); Sônia Régis (1998). Constatou-se que a linguagem, nestas obras, é entrelaçada à ideia de morte, tema presente nos dois enredos e que comunga com a escritura das autoras.
Dois gestos de leitura do Curso de Linguística Geral, de Saussure: do essencial aos arcanos
Authors: Pinheiro Clemilton Lopes , Lima de Sousa Gustavo Augusto
Published: December 2021

Este trabalho se situa no contexto das perspectivas de apresentação e problematização do Curso de Linguística Geral (CLG), de Ferdinand de Saussure. Elegemos dois trabalhos que circulam no contexto universitário brasileiro e que, de forma geral, apresentam a finalidade comum de introduzir o CLG a leitores não iniciados em Linguística: Para compreender Saussure, de Castelar de Carvalho (1997 [1976]), e o capítulo “O Curso de Linguística Geral: modesto ensaio de releitura” (MER) do livro Em busca de Ferdinand de Saussure, de Michel Arrivé (2010 [2007]). Considerando, portanto, essa finalidade dos dois trabalhos, nosso objetivo é refletir sobre a maneira como ela é cumprida e quais consequências pode trazer. Concluímos que o primeiro opta pela síntese, com intuito fundamentalmente didático; o outro, sem deixar de ser didático, opta pela problematização, em um percurso progressivo e propedêutico. Trata-se, nesse sentido, de uma reflexão que pode impactar o debate sobre formação de professores e pesquisadores no campo dos estudos da linguagem.
LA LEY FEDERAL DE FOMENTO A LA GASTRONOMÍA MEXICANA Y LOS ACTORES DEL PODER CULINARIO
Authors: García García Brisol
Published: December 2021

En este artículo se presenta el análisis de un video denominado “Mesa redonda sobre LFFGM”, que, se emitió el día 13 de julio del 2016 en el canal de You tu be del congreso del gobierno mexicano. En el análisis se muestra como en la esfera política y en el campo simbólico del poder de la cocina como patrimonio culinario de México, se ha delineado una política pública que tiene el objetivo de desarrollar lo que puede denominarse como la cadena de valor de la cocina tradicional, donde los ingredientes con alto potencial de exportación serán promocionados como un producto, con lo se descontextualiza a estos del entorno productivo, cultural y social. Además, que, una gran demanda por parte de consumidores con gran poder adquisitivo, puede generar también que los ingredientes culinarios tradicionales se cultiven a gran escala generando degradación ambiental, o en su defecto que esté se afecte hasta tal punto que ni las mismas localidades que por tradición milenaria disfrutaban de estos ingredientes puedan usufructuarlos. Así también, en el análisis se delinea cómo: los chefs y los delegados del Conservatorio de la Cultura Gastronómica Mexicana, gestores culturales y los funcionarios públicos, buscaron posicionarse como los grandes expertos en los temas culinarios para ejecutar y delinear la política pública o fungir como los asesores de propuestas legislativas como el caso de esta iniciativa de ley.
BARRANCOS DE CUSCUZ DE MILHO E UM RIO DE LEITE: ALIMENTAÇÃO, IDENTIDADE E PATRIMÔNIO NO SERTÃO DE CANUDOS
Authors: Rodrigues Kadma Marques , Lima Pedro Victor Moura
Published: December 2021

O presente artigo procura compreender como práticas alimentares que concorreram para a afirmação de marcos identitários no âmbito do movimento social liderado por Antônio Conselheiro, no último quartel do século XIX, repercutem atualmente naquele território. De forma fragmentária, as referências à alimentação encontram-se há muito no debate sobre Canudos, por vezes associadas a supostas manifestações do desiquilíbrio mental do Conselheiro e dos milhares de homens e mulheres que o seguiam. Contudo, a imagem negativa atribuída ao alegado “fanatismo” e alienação dos conselheiristas tem recuado frente àquela da coletividade que procurava inserir-se na realidade que a rodeava, a partir de uma perspectiva identitária particular, positivada pela dimensão religiosa. O atual processo de patrimonialização da herança conselheirista integra essa inversão simbólica, na qual tais particularidades resultam em submissão de aspectos da vida econômica a normas comunitárias de produção, distribuição e consumo, inclusive de víveres que compunham o repertório alimentar dos sertanejos.
TERRITORIALIDADES MODIFICADAS: OS MOVIMENTOS DE DESTERRITORIALIZAÇÃO E RETERRITORIALIZAÇÃO DA PROSTITUIÇÃO COM A COVID-19
Authors: Del Valle Ricardo Mingareli
Published: December 2021

O vínculo entre espaços habitados e agrupamentos humanos formados por profissionais do sexo e clientes constrói vivências qualificadas por códigos-territórios próprios e dispostos em territorialidades; que, por classificações sociais, ocupam desde zonas específicas até áreas segregadas e tomadas ao uso prostitucional. Porém, sempre sujeitas a transformações pelos contextos sociais vivenciados; como por exemplo, com as recomendações de distanciamentos e isolamentos sociais e as táticas preventivas para combater a propagação da Covid-19. Medidas que regularam e modificaram as relações urbanas e coletivas como um todo, inclusive, as da prostituição. Estas novas experiências de contato com as cidades foram capazes de transfigurar as relações sociais da prostituição às suas novas formatações organizacionais, desterritorializando suas territorialidades existentes e, reterritorializando-as, conforme as características de sua natureza. Neste processo transitório, este artigo investigou as possibilidades representativas em que a territorialidade da prostituição se constituiu durante o período pandêmico da Covid-19 em seus territórios.
Optimal Poisson Cognitive System with Markov Learning Model
Authors: Solodov A. A.
Published: December 2021

The aim of the study is to develop a mathematical model of the trained Markov cognitive system in the presence of discrete training and interfering random stimuli arising at random times at its input. The research method consists in the application of the simplest Markov learning model of Estes with a stochastic matrix with two states, in which the transition probabilities are calculated in accordance with the optimal Neуman-Pearson algorithm for detecting stimuli affecting the system. The paper proposes a model of the random appearance of images at the input of the cognitive system (in terms of learning theory, these are stimuli to which the system reacts). The model assumes an exponential distribution of the system’s response time to stimuli that is widely used to describe intellectual work, while their number is distributed according to the Poisson law. It is assumed that the cognitive system makes a decision about the presence or absence of a stimulus at its input in accordance with the Neуman-Pearson optimality criterion, i.e. maximizes the probability of correct detection of the stimulus with a fixed probability of false detection. The probabilities calculated in this way are accepted as transition probabilities in the stochastic learning matrix of the system. Thus, the following assumptions are accepted in the work, apparently corresponding to the behavior of the system assuming human reactions, i.e. the cognitive system.The images analyzed by the system arise at random moments of time, while the duration of time between neighboring appearances of images is distributed exponentially.The system analyzes the resulting images and makes a decision about the presence or absence of an image at its input in accordance with the optimal Neуman-Pearson algorithm that maximizes the probability of correct identification of the image with a fixed probability of false identification.The system is trainable in the sense that decisions about the presence or absence of an image are made sequentially on a set of identical situations, and the probability of making a decision depends on the previous decision of the system.The new results of the study are analytical expressions for the probabilities of the system staying in each of the possible states, depending on the number of steps of the learning process and the intensities of useful and interfering stimuli at the input of the system. These probabilities are calculated for an interesting case in which the discreteness of the appearance of stimuli in time is clearly manifested and the corresponding graphs are given. Stationary probabilities are also calculated, i.e. for an infinite number of training steps, the probabilities of the system staying in each of the states and the corresponding graph is presented.In conclusion, it is noted that the presented graphs of the behavior of the trained system correspond to an intuitive idea of the reaction of the cognitive system to the appearance of stimuli. Some possible directions of further research on the topic mentioned in the paper are indicated.
Análise Epidemiológica de óbitos por Acidente Vascular Encefálico no Município de Vassouras-RJ
Authors: Silva Ellen Franco e , Gonçalves Sebastião Jorge da Cunha , Silva Eliara Adelino da , Carreiro Mônica de Almeida , Alves Manoela , Santos Margarida Maria Donato dos
Published: December 2021

O trabalho a seguir tem como objetivo descrever e analisar o índice de óbitos dos acidentes vasculares encefálicos na cidade de Vassouras/RJ, no período de janeiro de 2015 a setembro de 2020. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e quantitativa em que foram analisados dados com a população de 20 a 80/+ anos de idade no Município de Vassouras, no período de janeiro de 2015 a setembro de 2020, sendo avaliados os seguintes critérios: gênero e faixa etária, através dos Dados do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), onde foram armazenados e analisados através do software Microsoft Excel. Na óptica dos resultados, verificou-se que os maiores números de óbitos pela doença são em pessoas com idade entre 70 a 79 anos e em relação ao gênero, os homens aparecem com maior número de acometidos, porém a diferença não é discrepante em relação as mulheres. Os resultados do presente estudo nos levam a importância do planejamento de ações no âmbito da prevenção e promoção da saúde.

Palavras-Chave: Acidente Vascular Encefálico; Enfermagem; Perfil Epidemiológico.
Experiência emocional de enfermeiros atuantes na linha de frente durante a pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Migueis Graciela da Silva , Silva Michele Salles da , Araujo Renata Aparecida Faria de , Pereira Filho Nivaldo , Oliveira Wanmar de Souza , Oliveira Washington Júnio
Published: December 2021

A pandemia pelo novo coronavirus tem transformado em todos os aspectos a vida das pessoas mundialmente. Muitos profissionais, em especial a enfermagem, precisam lidar continuamente em suas atividades laborais com essa doença nova e desconhecida, tornando-as mais vulneraveis ao adoecimento fisico e emocional. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo é retratar as condições emocionais dos enfermeiros atuantes frente a pandemia. Será um estudo qualitativo, com entrevista semiestruturada a ser realizada com os enfermeiros atuantes nas unidades de internação destinados a pacientes com Covid-19 em um hospital de referência no interior de Mato Grosso, Brasil. Espera-se que o estudo possa retratar os sentimentos, medos, anseios dos sujeitos e se tornar instrumento de pesquisa para subsidiar ações de prevenção às doenças emocionais.
Palavras-chave: Enfermeiros; Covid-19; Emoções, Experiência de vida.
Os fatores de risco cardiovascular são conhecidos por estudantes do Curso de Enfermagem?
Authors: Cypriano Ana Carla de Oliveira , Santos Sara Cristine Marques dos , Chagas Eduarda de Oliveira , Macedo Thaís Lemos de Souza , Dos Anjos Ivan Lucas  Picone Borges , Aragão Ivana  Picone Borges de
Published: December 2021

Mundialmente, a ocorrência de doença cardiovascular no sexo feminino está em ascensão, observa-se que há sub-diagnóstico e sub-tratamento, aumentando os riscos de desfechos não favoráveis, como incapacidade e morte. Os sintomas em mulheres podem ser atípicos e não alertarem para a saúde cardiovascular, causando um atraso maior na busca de orientação médica. Estudo observacional, transversal, quantitativo e qualitativo com a participação de 31 alunas do curso de enfermagem durante o período de junho a novembro de 2020 e através da coleta de respostas de um questionário anônimo. Foi obtido que apesar de cerca de 70% das alunas apresentarem sintomas compatíveis com afecções cardiovasculares, apenas 6% procuraram atendimento cardiológico para uma investigação mais minuciosa. O estudo evidenciou a necessidade de maior conscientização da mulher no cuidado com a saúde, sobretudo do coração.

Palavras-chave: Prevenção Primária; Fatores de Risco Cardiovascular; Doenças Cardiovasculares.
Análise do desenvolvimento de novos produtos no laboratório de Instituição de Ensino
Authors: Nunes Dantas Luize , Francisquine Sant'Ana Fernanda , Monsores Almeida Fernando , Caramez Berteges Luiz Felipe
Published: December 2021

A busca pela inovação e novas tecnologias de mercado cresceu ao longo dos anos, ocasionando o surgimento da 4ª Revolução Industrial, caracterizada pela Indústria 4.0. Com isso, surgiu a necessidade de investimento, por parte das empresas e grandes organizações, em áreas relacionadas ao processo de desenvolvimento de produto (PDP), que consiste em um processo de negócio que formaliza as atividades para o desenvolvimento de produtos e serviços. A organização deste processo auxilia na melhoria da qualidade do produto e na redução de custos, fazendo com que a empresa se torne mais ágil e competitiva. O artigo objetiva-se em mapear, analisar e explorar os fluxos que ocorrem no processo de desenvolvimento de novos produtos em um laboratório de uma instituição de ensino. Como metodologia é aplicado o sistema de pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva e exploratório, embasada no presente estudo. Com o seguinte estudo foi possível entender a necessidade em formalizar, mapear e compreender o processo a fim de diminuir possíveis perdas de material e, ainda, reduzir o custo final do produto. Pode-se concluir que o setor de P&D vem ganhando espaço no mercado, e o investimento no processo de desenvolvimento de novos produtos é de extrema importância para toda e qualquer organização que deseja optar por novas tecnologias e aderir inovações em seus produtos.
Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Shiro Abhyanga in Nidranasha w.s.r. to Insomnia
Authors: Sharma Nitin , M. Pradeep J. , D.G. Sanath Kumar , Munzni Rajan Nelson , Sharma Prachi
Published: December 2021

Nidranasha is one of common disorder which affects the quality of life. Acharya Charaka has mentioned Nidra as one among the Trayo upastambha. which is an essential factor to lead a healthy life. Further he mentions Sukha, Dukha, Pushti, Karshya, Bala, Dourbalya, Purushatva, Klaibyata, Jnaana, Ajnaana, Jeevitha and Mrityu all are depended on proper and improper Sleep. Nidranasha is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi. In Nidranasha Shiroabhyanga is the one of the effective treatment. Abhyanga means the application of Sneha, suitable to one’s constitution, age, season, particular disease and atmosphere. Shiro Abhyanga is a Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa and are also a part of Dinacharya, is told to be beneficial in inducing Nidra. For clinical study total 15 patients were registered from O.P.D. and I.P.D. of K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Ambatedka. Result of the study revealed that Shiro Abhyanga effective in reducing the sign and symptoms of Insomnia as well as physical assessment.
Qualitative assessment of Swarnamakshika Bhasma
(Copper Pyrite) using Nambhuri Phase Spot Test
Authors: S. Shrikanth A. , Jadar P. G.
Published: December 2021

Swarnamakshika is one among Maharasa (Great minerals), on reviewing the Ayurvedic classics, it is
evident that therapeutic use of Swarnamakshika (Copper Pyrite) has been in practice since samhita
kala (300B C- 600 B.C) period. Swarnamakshika (Copper Pyrite) used since time immemorial in
treating various diseases like pandu (Anemia), kushta (Skin ailments), prameha (Diabetes) and it is
best Rasayana (Immuno-modulatory) etc. Swarna Makshika (Copper pyrite) is the most abundant
copper bearing mineral. Swarnamakshika (Copper Pyrite) was prepared according to the Ayurvedic
classics and subjected to various bhasma parikshas (Powder test) as explained in Rasashastra (Indian
Alchemy) text and also including the Namburi Phased Spot Test one of the qualitative tests described
for various Ayurvedic preparations of Bhasma (Powder). NPST helps differentiate between purity of
the sample, and thus identify, various bhasmas. It depends upon the pattern of the spot, which
develops after a specific chemical reaction. Sample of Swarna Makshika Bhasma, (Swarnamakshika
powder) which was tested with NPST the bhasmas (Ashes) prepared in our college, produced the most
accurate results.
The effect of Dhumpana therapy in comparative study
of Haridra Dhumpana and Behada Dhumvarti in the
preventive management of Tamak Shwasa
Authors: Tawar Lina S. , Jaraje Varsha , Shah Rajesh M. , Navsare Sushil
Published: December 2021

Tamak shwasa is one among the major disease explained in Ayurveda is caused due to infection of
Kapha and Vata Dosha in pranvaha Srotas. The condition is analogues to Bronchial asthma as
explained in modern medical science. India has an estimated 15-20 million Asthmatic every year and
the disease occurs at very young age that survey status one in every six child under the age of 16 is
affected. In Ayurveda for management of Tamak shwasa medicines are available and for prevention
some method like Dhumpana, Vamana, Swedan, Virechna, Pratimarshya Nasyakarma. It may help to
relive the complaints and prevents further attack. 10 patients were selected for study of Tamak
shwasa and divided in two groups. 5 patient in each group. Group A is given Haridra Dhumpana and
group B is experimental group. Behada Dhumavarti is given to group B.
Evaluation of Anti-epileptic activity of Unmad
Gaja Kesari Rasa II in Animal Models
Authors: Jain Amit P.
Published: December 2021

Apasmara can be correlated with epilepsy, In Ayurveda, Unmada Gaja Kesari Ras II is advocated in
the treatment of Apasmara. Present study was done to evaluate Antiepileptic activity of UGK II a
herbo-mineral drug. In Electro shock model total 24 albino mice were classified into 4 groups each
group containing 6 mice. Human dose was extrapolated with extrapolating factor 0.0026 and drug dose
was given to control, standard, test x and 2x group. The duration of tonic hind limb extension (THLE)
and mortality was observed for duration of 15min. The complete inhibition of THLE was considered as
positive criteria. In PTZ induce convulsion model total 24 albino mice were classified into 4 groups
each group containing 6 mice. Human dose was extrapolated with extrapolating factor 0.0026 and
drug dose was given to control, standard, test x and 2x group. The time required for clonic convulsion,
incidence and mortality was observed for duration of 30 mins. UGK II at 2 drug dose level proves
equally effective to standard drug Phenytoin to abolish THLE. UGK II at 2 drug dose level is effective
when compare to control group and Sodium valproate prove effective to reduce onset of time of
convulsion when compare to test drug.
Analisis Teknoekonomi Agrobisnis Taoge di Kecamatan Jatinangor Kabupaten Sumedang Jawa Barat
Authors:   Universitas Padjajaran, Febriansyah Febi , Samporno Rizky Mulya ,   Universitas Padjajaran, Thoriq Ahmad ,   Universitas Padjajaran, Perwitasari Sophia Dwiratna Nur ,   Universitas Padjajaran
Published: December 2021

Taoge merupakan kecambah dari kacang hijau yang banyak diminati sebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia karena manfaatnya bagi kesehatan. Permintaan taoge yang tinggi menyebabkan tumbuhnya agrobisnis taoge di beberapa wilayah Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan analisis teknoekonomi agrobisnis taoge di Kecamatan Jatinangor, Kabupaten Sumedang, Jawa Barat. Data dikumpulkan melalui pengamatan, dokumentasi dan wawancara langsung. Analisis aspek teknis dan teknologi meliputi kapasitas produksi, teknologi proses, dan peralatan yang digunakan dalam memproduksi taoge sedangkan aspek finansial yang dianalisis meliputi harga pokok produksi, titik impas, keuntungan usaha, Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), dan Payback Period (PBP). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara teknis dan teknologi, proses produksi taoge masih dilakukan secara tradisional dengan tahapan yang terdiri atas perendaman pertama, pencucian, pemisahan, perendam kedua, pemindahan, penyiraman, pemberian pupuk cair untuk tanaman taoge, panen, pengemasan, dan pengiriman taoge. Tahapan proses tersebut dilakukan dengan siklus selama empat hari dengan kapasitas input kacang hijau sebesar 6 000 kg/bulan dan dihasilkan taoge sebesar 30 000 kg taoge perbulan. Hasil analisis finansial diperoleh besarnya biaya produksi sebesar Rp 204 728 649.00 perbulan, harga pokok produksi taoge sebesar Rp 6 824 perkg. Taoge hasil produksi terjual 90% dengan harga Rp 8 000/kg. Pada analisis menggunakan suku bunga 12% pertahun dan umur proyek 10 tahun akan diperoleh NPV sebesar Rp 783 106 745, BCR sebesar 1.055 dan IRR sebesar 45.13% dan modal akan kembali pada bulan ketiga.
FAKTOR DETERMINAN FINANCIAL DISTRESS UNTUK PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN DI INDONESIA DAN MALAYSIA
Authors: Prasetyo Arief Bagas , Kristanti Farida Titik
Published: December 2021

Abstrak: Faktor determinan Financial Distress Untuk Perusahaan Pertambangan Di Indonesia dan Malaysia. Studi ini bermaksud untuk mengetahui dampak likuiditas, leverage, operating capacity, instittutional ownership, managerial ownership, sertakomisaris independen padaFinancial Distress. Penelitian ini memakai penelitian deskriptif. Populasi serta sampel pada studi ialah perseroan sektor pertambangan yang tercatat di BursaEfek Indonesia dan Bursa Malaysia 2014-2018. Studi ini memakai purposive sampling serta diperoleh 12 perseoran di Indonesia dan 22 perseroan di Malaysia. Olah data yang dipakai studi ini memakai logistic regression. Studi menunjukkan pada perseroan pertambangan di Indonesia bahwa operatingcapacity scara parsial mempunyai pengaruh signifikan negatif pada financial distress. Sedangkan liquidity ,leverage, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, dan independent comissioner secara parsial tidak mempunyai pengaruh pada financial distress. Kemudian pada perseroan pertambangan di Malaysia menunjukkan bahwa liquidity, Managerial Ownership, dan Independent Commissioner secara parsial mempunyai pengaruh signifikan negatif pada financial distress. Sedangkan operating capacity,leverage, dan  Institutional Ownership secara parsial tidak mempunyai pengaruh pada financial distress.Kata kunci: Liquidity, Leverage, OperatingCapacity, Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership, Independent Commissioner, Financial DistressAbstract: Determinants ofFinancial Distressfor Mining Companies in Indonesia and Malaysia. Research intend todetermine the impact ofliquidity, leverage, operatingcapacity, institutional ownership, managerialownership, and independent commissioner onfinancial distress. This research uses descriptive research. Thepopulation and sample are miningsector firm registered onthe IDX and Malaysia Exchange 2014-2018. This study uses purposivesamplingmethod acquired 12 companies in Indonesia and 22 companies in Malaysia. The data processing techniques used logisticregression. Research showed mining companies in Indonesia that their operating capacityhas a negative impact on financial distress. Whereas, liquidity,leverage, institutionalownership, managerialownership, and the independentcommissioner didn’t have affects onfinancial distress. Then the mining companies in Malaysia showed that liquidity, Managerial Ownership, and Independent Commissionerhave a negative impact onfinancial distress. Meanwhile, operating capacity, leverage, and institutional ownership didn’t have affects on financial distress.Keywords: Liquidity, Leverage, OperatingCapacity, Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership, Independent Commissioner, Financial Distress
ANALISIS DAMPAK COVID 19 PADA UMKM PROVINSI GORONTALO
Authors: Ismail Juniaty
Published: December 2021

Abstrak: Analisis Dampak Covid 19 Pada UMKM Provinsi Gorontalo. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana dampak covid 19 pada Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah yang ada di wilayah Provinsi Gorontalo. Sejak diberlakukannya kebijakan Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar oleh Pemerintah Indonesia dan Pemerintah Provinsi Gorontalo khususnya, banyak pelaku-pelaku usaha mengalami kesulitan dalam krisis pandemic ini. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian statistik deskriptif, hasil temuan menyatakan bahwa pandemic covid 19 ini sangat berdampak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi UMKM di Provinsi Gorontalo terutama pada aspek hutang usaha yang meningkat selama masa pandemic, aspek perolehan omzet yang berdampak pada penurunan laba usaha serta dari aspek jangkauan pemasaran yang juga ikut menurun.Kata Kunci: Hutang Usaha; Penurunan Laba; Jangkauan Pemasaran; Covid 19; UMKMAbstract: Analysis of The Impact of Covid 19 On MSMES In Gorontalo Province. This study aims to determine the extent of the impact of Covid 19 on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Gorontalo Province. Since the implementation of the Large-Scale Social Restrictions policy by the Government of Indonesia and the Provincial Government of Gorontalo in particular, many business actors have experienced difficulties in this pandemic crisis. By using the descriptive statistical research method, the findings state that the Covid 19 pandemic has a very significant impact on the economic growth of MSMEs in Gorontalo Province, especially in the aspect of business debt which increased during the pandemic, the aspect of turnover which has an impact on decreasing operating profits as well as from the aspect of marketing outreach. which also declined. Keywords: Business Debt; Reducing Profits; Marketing Range; Covid 19; MSMEs
Dislocation of the penis: a rare case of genital trauma
Authors: Dudarev V. A. , Startsev V. Yu. , Khaustov A. N. , Koshmelev A. A.
Published: December 2021

Traumatic dislocation of the penis is one of the rarest types of genital trauma. This type of injury is accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the skin and the penile ligamentous apparatus, with the dislocation of the penis into the scrotum under the skin of the thigh, or the area of the pubic joint. The low occurrence frequency of such injuries and the small number of observations described in the literature entails the absence of generally accepted treatment tactics for this category of patients. The article describes a clinical case of successfully treated traumatic dislocation of the penis with penile transposition into the pubic joint area and the formation of subcutaneous urinary leakage after late treatment of the patient for medical care.
IPET-CT in inflammatory diseases of kidneys and bladder: diagnostic efficacy
Authors: Berdichevsky V. B. , Berdichevsky B. A. , Romanova A. V. , Rasulov F. R. , Naletov A. A. , Khilkevich S. V. , Gutrova E. I. , Boldyrev A. L. , Korabelnikov M. A.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. The incorporation of combined positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) into clinical practice has significantly expanded the understanding of the pathogenesis of many diseases. Evidence-based data on the diagnostic efficacy in infectious and inflammatory diseases is increasing, making this imaging method very promising. Purpose of the study. To study the diagnostic efficacy of 18F-FDG PET-CT in various chronic inflammatory diseases of kidneys and bladder.

Materials and methods. A retrospective study of the results of whole-body 18F-FDG PET-CT in 45 patients was carried out. Patients underwent an investigation at various times after surgical treatment of localized oncology of the anogenital zone at the T1N0M0 stage without the involvement of the genitourinary system. It was found that 24 patients had a history of chronic pyelonephritis and 21 patients had manifestations of radiation cystitis. Repeated PET/CT scans were performed after a course of therapy for inflammatory urological diseases to assess the treatment results of the underlying pathology.

Results. The latent course of chronic renal failure was accompanied by a diffuse decrease in 18F-FDG metabolism in the renal parenchyma with its partial recovery after etiotropic therapy and urine sanitation. Hypermetabolism of 18F-FDG was detected in the bladder wall during manifestations of radiation cystitis, which was leveled during therapy and relief of urinary syndrome manifestations. Bacterial and radiation inflammation differed in molecular-cell responses to the pathogen, while the results of urinalysis, indicating the effectiveness of the treatment, coincided with the visual and digital indicators of the restoration of adequate energy metabolism in the studied tissues.

Conclusions. Metabolism of 18F-FDG in the kidneys and bladder can objectively reflect the nature of inflammation and complement the data on the effectiveness of the treatment.
Possibilities of peripheral magnetic neuromodulation in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Authors: Labetov I. A. , Kovalev G. V. , Shulgin A. S. , Kubin N. D. , Shkarupa D. D.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in men and are associated with a significant decrease in quality of life. To date, there is no universal approach to the treatment of LUTS, which determines the need to search for new methods for influencing the lower urinary tract.

Purpose of the study. To test the hypothesis that the use of peripheral magnetic neuromodulation (PMN) in male patients with LUTS will reduce the severity of LUTS.

Materials and methods. Sixty-eight men with LUTS were enrolled in a prospective, randomized study. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio for PMN or drug therapy with an alpha-1-blocker (tamsulosin). The primary endpoint was a reduction the LUTS severity such as urinary frequency during the day, nocturia and urgency as assessed using the IPSS questionnaire and urination diary. Improvements in urodynamic parameters such as maximum urine flow rate (Q max), mean urine flow rate (Q ave), and residual urine volume (PVR) were the secondary endpoint of the study. The results were evaluated on equal terms (10 days and 1 month) in both groups.

Results. Sixty-seven (98.5%) subjects were included in the final base. Ten days after the start of therapy in the magnetic stimulation group, symptom relief was noted by 21 people (61.7%), the mean IPSS score showed a decrease from 18.1 ± 2.1 to 16.9 ± 3.2 points (p = 0.037). The number of urinations per day decreased from 14 (6 - 20) to 10 (6 - 14) times (p < 0.001). Objective indicators of urodynamics did not change in both groups. At a period of 1 month, PMN occurred in 22 (64.7%) patients, the IPSS score was 16.6 ± 3.7 points (p = 0.032), the number of urinations 9 (6 - 14) times (p < 0.001). Objective indicators have not changed. In the tamsulosin group, IPSS score changed from 19.27 ± 5.08 to 15.4 ± 4.85 (p < 0.001), Q max 14.36 ± 2.82 ml/s increased to 15.94 ± 2.71 ml/s (p = 0.032), while the Q ave did not change (p = 0.17). The number of urinations decreased from 13 (6 - 19) times to 10 (6 - 14) times (p <0.001).

Conclusion. The study demonstrated the promise of PMN in men with LUTS in terms of improving the quality of life. The proposed method may be preferable for patients dissatisfied with drug therapy. Further placebo-controlled studies are required to help determine the role of PMN in the management of patients with LUTS.
Personalized Reminders for Immunization Using Short Messaging Systems to Improve Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Series Completion: Parallel-Group Randomized Trial
Authors: Wynn Chelsea S , Catallozzi Marina , Kolff Chelsea A , Holleran Stephen , Meyer Dodi , Ramakrishnan Rajasekhar , Stockwell Melissa S
Published: December 2021

Background

Completion rates among adolescents who initiate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 3-dose series are low. SMS text message vaccine reminders are effective, but less is known about the best types for HPV series completion or the ability to assess and target vaccine decision-making stage.

Objective

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of HPV vaccine series completion in minority adolescents who received precision and educational versus conventional SMS text message reminders.

Methods

Enrolled parents of adolescents aged 9-17 years who received the first HPV vaccine dose at 1 of the 4 academic-affiliated community health clinics in New York City were randomized 1:1 to 1 of the 2 parallel, unblinded arms: precision SMS text messages (which included stage-targeted educational information, next dose due date, and site-specific walk-in hours) or conventional SMS text messages without educational information. Randomization was stratified according to gender, age, and language. The primary outcome was series completion within 12 months. In post hoc analysis, enrollees were compared with concurrent nonenrollees and historical controls.

Results

Overall, 956 parents were enrolled in the study. The precision (475 families) and conventional (481 families) SMS text message arms had similarly high series completion rates (344/475, 72.4% vs 364/481, 75.7%). A total of 42 days after the first dose, two-thirds of families, not initially in the preparation stage, moved to preparation or vaccinated stage. Those in either SMS text message arm had significantly higher completion rates than nonenrollees (708/1503, 47.1% vs 679/1503, 45.17%; P<.001). Even after removing those needing only 2 HPV doses, adolescents receiving any SMS text messages had higher completion rates than historical controls (337/2823, 11.93% vs 981/2823, 34.75%; P<.001). A population-wide effect was seen from 2014 to 2016, above historical trends.

Conclusions

SMS text message reminders led to timely HPV vaccine series completion in a low-income, urban, minority study population and also led to population-wide effects. Educational information did not provide an added benefit to this population.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02236273; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02236273
A Novel Deep Learning–Based System for Triage in the Emergency Department Using Electronic Medical Records: Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Yao Li-Hung , Leung Ka-Chun , Tsai Chu-Lin , Huang Chien-Hua , Fu Li-Chen
Published: December 2021

Background

Emergency department (ED) crowding has resulted in delayed patient treatment and has become a universal health care problem. Although a triage system, such as the 5-level emergency severity index, somewhat improves the process of ED treatment, it still heavily relies on the nurse’s subjective judgment and triages too many patients to emergency severity index level 3 in current practice. Hence, a system that can help clinicians accurately triage a patient’s condition is imperative.

Objective

This study aims to develop a deep learning–based triage system using patients’ ED electronic medical records to predict clinical outcomes after ED treatments.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study using data from an open data set from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 2012 to 2016 and data from a local data set from the National Taiwan University Hospital from 2009 to 2015. In this study, we transformed structured data into text form and used convolutional neural networks combined with recurrent neural networks and attention mechanisms to accomplish the classification task. We evaluated our performance using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC).

Results

A total of 118,602 patients from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey were included in this study for predicting hospitalization, and the accuracy and AUROC were 0.83 and 0.87, respectively. On the other hand, an external experiment was to use our own data set from the National Taiwan University Hospital that included 745,441 patients, where the accuracy and AUROC were similar, that is, 0.83 and 0.88, respectively. Moreover, to effectively evaluate the prediction quality of our proposed system, we also applied the model to other clinical outcomes, including mortality and admission to the intensive care unit, and the results showed that our proposed method was approximately 3% to 5% higher in accuracy than other conventional methods.

Conclusions

Our proposed method achieved better performance than the traditional method, and its implementation is relatively easy, it includes commonly used variables, and it is better suited for real-world clinical settings. It is our future work to validate our novel deep learning–based triage algorithm with prospective clinical trials, and we hope to use it to guide resource allocation in a busy ED once the validation succeeds.
Perceived Usefulness, Competency, and Associated Factors in Using District Health Information System Data Among District Health Managers in Tanzania: Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Simba Daudi , Sukums Felix , Kumalija Claud , Asiimwe Sarah Eden , Pothepragada Sai Kumar , Githendu Patrick Warui
Published: December 2021

Background

Tanzania introduced District Health Information Software (version 2; DHIS2) in 2013 to support existing health management information systems and to improve data quality and use. However, to achieve these objectives, it is imperative to build human resource capabilities to address the challenges of new technologies, especially in resource-constrained countries.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the perceived usefulness, competency, and associated factors in using DHIS2 data among district health managers (DHMs) in Tanzania.

Methods

This descriptive cross-sectional study used a quantitative approach, which involved using a self-administered web-based questionnaire. This study was conducted between April and September 2019. We included all core and co-opted members of the council or district health management teams (DHMTs) from all 186 districts in the country. Frequency and bivariate analyses were conducted, and the differences among categories were measured by using a chi-square test. P values of <.05 were considered significant.

Results

A total of 2667 (77.96%) of the expected 3421 DHMs responded, of which 2598 (97.41%) consented and completed the questionnaires. Overall, the DHMs were satisfied with DHIS2 (2074/2596, 79.83%) because of workload reduction (2123/2598, 81.72%), the ease of learning (1953/2598, 75.17%), and enhanced data use (2239/2598, 86.18%). Although only half of the managers had user accounts (1380/2598, 53.12%) and were trained on DHIS2 data analysis (1237/2598, 47.61%), most claimed to have average to advanced skills in data validation (1774/2598, 68.28%), data visualization (1563/2598, 60.16%), and DHIS2 data use (1321/2598, 50.85%). The biggest challenges facing DHMs included the use of a paper-based system as the primary data source (1890/2598, 72.75%) and slow internet speed (1552/2598, 59.74%). Core members were more confident in using DHIS2 compared with other members (P=.004), whereas program coordinators were found to receive more training on data analysis and use (P=.001) and were more confident in using DHIS2 data compared with other DHMT members (P=.001).

Conclusions

This study showed that DHMs have appreciable competencies in using the DHIS2 and its data. However, their skill levels have not been commensurate with the duration of DHIS2 use. This study recommends improvements in the access to and use of DHIS2 data. More training on data use is required and should involve using cost-effective approaches to include both the core and noncore members of the DHMTs. Moreover, enhancing the culture and capacity of data use will ensure the better management and accountability of health system performance.