bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Aqueous Leaves Extract of Datura alba ness (Thorn Apple) on Gonadotropic Hormones (FSH, LH) Following Administration of Monosodium Glutamate and Clomiphene Citrate in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: B. Gbaranor K. , A. Okon U. , H. Olatunbosun T.
Published: December 2023

Reproductive process cannot be complete without hormone and if these hormones are not in the right proportion, then reproductive process could fail. Hormones are chemical substances produced by the endocrine gland and its physiological action is exerted on a target organ different from the secretion’s site. The aim is this study is to evaluate Effect of aqueous leave extract of D. alba ness (Thorn Apple) on gonadotropic hormones (FSH, LH) and prolactin following administration of MSG and clomid citrate in male wistar rats. The study involves 35 male wistar rats weighing between 130g to 160g. The animals were randomly selected into 7 with five animals per group. Each group received the following: group 1 10mls/kg of distil water, group 2 low dose of extract (1000mg/kg), group 3 high dose of extract(2000mg/kg), group 4 MSG 800mg/kg, group 5 clomid 50mg/kg, group 6 MSG + high dose of extract and group 7 clomid+ high dose of extract. Administration of extract was done through oral gavage for 21 days, thereafter, the animals were sacrificed on the 22nd day, and blood samples were collected for hormonal analysis. The results showed significant increase in serum levels of FSH and LH in the MSG group and decreased in FHS levels in all others treated groups when compared with control. The serum levels of FSH and LH rises when extract was co-administered with MSG. The serum levels of LH slightly increased when extract was co-administered with clomid serum levels of FSH do not increased when extract was co-administered with clomid. The statistical analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.
Saudi Consensus on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Alsheikh Abdulrahman , Abulmeaty Mahmoud M. A. , Alothman Abdulaziz , Bawazeer Nahla , Hamdy Ossama , Alsifri Saud , Issak Emad R.
Published: December 2023

The burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major challenge worldwide. This health problem has drawn attention, especially in Saudi Arabia, which is expected to be among the top five countries in 2030. The socioeconomic changes in KSA in recent decades resulted in changes in eating habits and lifestyle patterns. Diet is a modifiable factor that can prevent or delay the incidence of T2DM. Therefore, the relationship between diet and DM is crucial to deliver recommendations. Treatment of DM can only be effective if adequate attention is given to appropriate nutrition. Therefore, the Saudi Diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines (SDCPG) (2021) recommended developing a nutrition therapy plan for each patient to achieve the treatment goals registered nutritionists provide for all individuals with DM. That is why a panel of 6 experts, a Saudi task force, gathered to develop an explicit, evidence-based consensus for nutrition therapy for T2DM people. An initial concept proposal was obtained. The proposal was divided into several topics discussed in September 2022. A literature review was carried out. The literature search was completed in March 2023. A drafted report was distributed to the entire panel. Approval of the recommendations required consensus, defined as a majority approval (i.e., above 80%). The recommendations were revised to accommodate any differences of opinion until a consensus was reached. Recommendations were finally formulated in June 2023. Subsequently, the panel reviewed and discussed the supporting rationale of the revised recommendations. This article presents these practical recommendations.
Evaluation of the Quality of Service in the Clinics of the Degree in Dental Surgeon of the Otay-Tijuana Campus of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC)
Authors: Alvarado Rosendo A. Rojas , Serafín Perla E. Núñez , Very Leonardo D. Acosta Torres , Olivas Seleste Ramírez , García Livio A. Gutierrez , Hernández Ricardo Barboza , Arzamendi Lucrecia R. , Ramí Edith López
Published: December 2023

Objective: To evaluate the quality of the services provided by the dental clinics of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) Otay-Tijuana Campus using the Donabedian and SERVPERF methodologies to know strategies that allow improving the quality of care. Methodological design: A prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in a random sample of 1,315 surveys of patients who attended the clinics of the Tijuana Faculty of Dentistry of the UABC in the period 2023-1. To collect the information, the PERCACEL tool was used, developed using the Donabedian and SERVPERF methodologies, which consists of 4 sections: 1) Specifications of the clinic that provided the service and time in which the care was received, 2) General data of the respondent, 3) Perceptions of the care received and 4) User perception of the service provided. This survey was validated in the city of Puebla to be used in dental care clinics, obtaining a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.923 for the Donabedian instrument and 0.963 for the SERVPERF instrument. Results: The average of the evaluation obtained from the perception of quality through the SERVPERF model was 9.13, slightly higher than that obtained through the Donabedian model, which was 8.98, demonstrating that the quality of care provided by the university community is high without great variations.
Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding the Management of Blood Transfusion Patients at 250 Bedded Mohammad Ali Hospital, Bogura, Bangladesh
Authors: Miah Md. Badsha , Anjuara Anjuara , Islam Md. Sohidul , Khatun Mst. Hashi , Sultana Mst. Zakia , Roy Tumpa Datta , Naher Mst. Zebun , Aktar Mt. Sonia , Nasrin Shamima , Samima Samima
Published: December 2023

Background: Blood transfusion is essential and the most common therapeutic use in which transfused blood and its elements to save a patient's life. However, transfusion recovers a patient's life, but it is not without risk. Blood transfusion is a critical and standard therapeutic procedure in which patients are given blood and its components to preserve their lives. Millions of patients want blood and blood merchandise transfusions worldwide. Blood infusions may be a very important want for a few patients; however, while not cautious, it may be a grievous intervention. It is calculated that in every 13000 cases of Blood infusions, one error happens mainly because of preventable human errors through applicable education and reform in insertion protocols. Objective: The aim was to assess the level of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding the Management of Blood Transfusion patients at 250 Bedded Mohammad Ali Hospital, Bogura. Methodology: This descriptive type of cross-sectional study design was used, and a 110-sample size that was a purposive sampling technique followed those who met the inclusion criteria to assess the Nurses' Knowledge Regarding the Management of Blood Transfusion. The study was conducted from July 2021 to December 2021. The instruments for data collection were a semi-structured questionnaire composed of two parts: Demographic variables and a nurses' knowledge-related questionnaire. The respondents were assured that confidentially and anonymity were strictly maintained. Results: The findings of the present study revealed that 12.73% had a high level of knowledge score, 47.27% had a moderate level of knowledge, and 40% had a low level of knowledge regarding blood transfusion. Conclusion: It is concluded that the study provided baseline information for the current situations of the selected hospital. Nurses play an integral role in blood transfusion. Also, nurses must have adequate knowledge of all transfusion processes to maintain patients' safety. ........
Kriteria Pasangan Hidup dalam Perkawinan Menurut Ajaran Islam untuk Dapat Mewujudkan Keluarga Sakinah Mawadah Warahmah
Authors: Sunari Sunari , Pangestu Ratih Dwi , Muharman Dedy
Published: December 2023

In this study the author uses literature research with secondary data sourced from three legal materials in the form of primary legal materials, including the Compilation of Islamic Law, translation of the Quran and Hadith. Secondary legal materials, namely books of jurisprudence or opinions of scholars / schools of thought about and literature that has relevance to the discussion while tertiary legal materials, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and so on. In conclusion, Marriage in the teachings of Islam is worship so that its implementation must meet the requirements and pillars that have been set. In addition, in order for this marriage to run long and can achieve its goals, namely a family that is sakinah, mawadah and warahma, then in Islamic teachings it is also determined or hinted who is appropriate or ideal to choose, because Islam wants the marriage to run until the end of life.
Development and research of a water cooling automated control system for thyristor compensation facility of the reactive power for arc steel-smelting furnaces
Authors:   Parhomenko A.V. Savchits A.V.
Published: December 2023

An automated control system retrofit method for water cooling of a thyristor reactive power compensation facility for arc steel-smelting furnaces is considered.

Keywords
thyristor reactive power compensation facility, thyristor water cooling system
REPORT OF A BRYOPHYTIC CAPSULE FROM THE DECCAN INTERTRAPPEAN SERIES OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA.
Authors: P.  Patil Sharadkumar
Published: December 2023

A sporophyte measure 5.5 mm long and shows a short, slender seta and an oval erect, capsule. A smooth, hood shaped calyptra covers the top. It contains ten spore sacs (spore chambers) in longitudinal section. The spore sacs measures are 1.7 mm long and 300 to 500 µm in diameter are separated by parenchymatous septae. The apophysis is poorly differentiated. The operculum is seen as an outline. Columella and peristomial teeth are lacking. Spore and spores tetrad are surrounded by pseudo-elaters. The spores are meiogenous, arranged in tetrahedral tetrads. The seta is short and slender. The calyptra is hood-shaped. As it shows close similarities with Krempogonium mohgaonensis (Nambudiri, Chitaley & Yawale, 2004) it is kept under the genus Krempogonium as a new species Krempogonium deccanii sp.nov.
Mechanisms for supporting and increasing Ukraine's export potential
Authors: Melnyk Maryana I. , Synyura-Rostun Nadiya R.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the main trends of export dynamics in terms of quantitative and structural indicators under martial law. It emphasizes that the formation of an effective policy to stimulate the development of Ukraine’s export potential should become one of the main priorities of the economic development of the state. The main steps of export policy formation at the state level are outlined. The main positive achievements and unrealized priorities of the Export Strategy of Ukraine for 2017-2021 are identified. The article emphasizes that the lack of an established and effective export support mechanism prevents the rapid recovery and expansion of export activities. The international experience in the formation of a mechanism and the use of tools for the protection and support of exporters at the state level is shown. The strengths and weaknesses of the export support instruments used in Ukraine are outlined. Partial regulation by the state under martial law is noted as an additional destructive factor of export activity. The main tools of the export support mechanism used in Ukraine are outlined. Informational and advisory support, financial support, and development of network interaction are highlighted among the tools. The sectoral and functional focus of each tool is defined. Special attention is paid to the financial support of exporters by using the services of the Export Credit Agency (ECA). The use of the ECA tool is effective in supporting the export of high-tech products, as well as industries that are the top priority for the development of the economy. The historical features of the formation of ECA in Ukraine are outlined. The peculiarities of the functioning of the ECA and the main tools used in its work are analyzed. It is necessary to increase the quantitative and qualitative indicators of the work of the ECA, to expand the types of economic activities that are supported in the direction of increasing the share of goods with high added value. The main measures that will contribute to increasing the effectiveness of the ECA are shown, in particular, the popularization of services among exporters, an increase in the amount of financing for exporters, an increase in the authorized capital of the ECA through the involvement of international financial organizations, the issuance of debt securities, the opening of reinsurance limits abroad, and an increase in insurance limits. The article reveals that, currently, there is no formed mechanism for supporting export activity in Ukraine. However, the state of war and its negative impact on foreign economic activity significantly accelerated the process of its formation.
Studi Kasus Profil Diagnostik Terapi Wicara Pada Klien Gagap Usia 27 Tahun
Authors: Ilham Akerda Edyyul  , Khalida Rahmi , Yuli Afmi Ropita Sari
Published: December 2023

One of the disruptions in fluency is the lack of smoothness in speech that does not correspond to the speaker's age, and this lack of smoothness affects the rhythm and average number of words produced when speaking. This research aims to identify disruptions in fluency rhythm experienced by a 27-year-old client with stuttering. The research method employed is a case study (qualitative descriptive). The research implementation in this case begins with observation, client interviews, and testing, including reading, storytelling, and two-way communication tests. The results of this study conclude that the client's diagnosis is beginning stuttering accompanied by secondary stuttering behaviors such as eye movements, movements downward, hand clenching, and toe tapping. The client also exhibits a feeling of fear and moderate to severe anxiety, with the ICD-10 code for stuttering being F98.5. Stuttering syndromes include core behaviors such as stoppages, repetitions, and prolongations. The total stuttering index for the client during reading is 8.9%, during storytelling is 15.06%, and during two-way communication is 10.28%. Based on the data assessment, the author suggests reducing stuttering by strengthening the client's modalities, such as fostering a strong desire to learn, parental support for the client's recovery, and motivation from the client to reduce stuttering.
Analisis Baban Kerja Dengan Kinerja Perawat Di Ruang Rawat Inap Instalasi Pelayanan Kesehatan Jiwa Terpadu RSUD Banyumas
Authors: Wati Etlida , Puput Jeni  , Rozali Arsyad Kurniawan
Published: December 2023

Performance is not good an impact on poor service, so that patients feel uncomfortable and dissatisfied with the service. The aim of this research is to analyze the workload and performance of nurses in the Inpatient Department of the Integrated Mental Health Services Installation at Banyumas Regional Hospital. This type of quantitative research with a correlational study design. The sampling technique was total sampling with a total of 46 nurses in the Inpatient Department of the Integrated Mental Health Services Installation at Banyumas Regional Hospital. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis used the Spearman rank test. The results showed that most of the nurses' workload was in the medium category (52.2%), most of the nurses' performance was in the good category (54.3%). The relationship between workload and nurse performance in the Inpatient Department of the Integrated Mental Health Services Installation at Banyumas Regional Hospital obtained a p value of 0.000 ? 0.05 and rho value: -0.614. Conclusion: There is a relationship between workload and the performance of nurses in the Inpatient Department of the Integrated Mental HealthServices Installation at Banyumas Regional Hospital.
Efektifitas Doa Islami Terhadap Frekuensi Nadi, Frekuensi Nafas, Tekanan Darah, Saturasi Oksigen Pada Pasien Congestive Heart Failure
Authors: Kasron Kasron , Susilawati Susilawati , Subroto Wishnu
Published: December 2023

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a disease that has symptoms of shortness of breath, changes in oxygensaturation vital signs and causes sleep disturbances. Praying is an action that has multifunctions. It ishoped that the act of praying can have a positive effect on CHF patients. The aim of the research was todetermine the effect of Islamic prayer on pulse frequency, respiratory frequency, blood pressure andoxygen saturation. The research was conducted using a quasi-experimental approach in August –September 2022. The sampling method used purposive sampling, with 30 CHF patients in the interventiongroup and 30 in the control group. Prayers are given for 3 days. Analysis uses the Wilcoxon test and MannWhitney test. The results of the study showed that after the intervention the average pulse rate in theintervention group was 87.6 ± 1.1, respiratory frequency 24.6 ± 1.2, systolic blood pressure 113.1 ± 5.2and oxygen saturation 93.4 ± 1.2, and showed that there were no significant differences in the interventiongroup before and after the intervention in pulse frequency (pv: 0.675), respiratory frequency (pv: 0.765),systolic blood pressure (pv: 0.362) and oxygen saturation (pv: 0.886). The conclusion of the research isthat there is no effect of providing prayer guidance on pulse frequency, respiratory frequency, bloodpressure, oxygen saturation in CHF patients. The suggestion for this research is to continue the researchby increasing the number of research respondents
Pendidikan Kesehatan Dengan Media Buku Saku Terhadap Kepatuhan Diet Hipertensi Di Desa Purwomartani Kalasan
Authors: Lestari Ratna , Cantika Audia  , Sriyati Sipora
Published: December 2023

Hypertension is a degenerative disease which is life-threatened and seriously caused complications in sufferers. One of the keys to success in controlling hypertension is by managing an appropriate diet, but this is neglected because sufferers feel they are asymptomatic so they comply with hypertension management. Health education with attractive media is needed to increase compliance with hypertension sufferers. This study aims to determine the effect of health education with pocket books on hypertension diet compliance in the Purwomartani region Kalasan. This research is a quantitative research with a pre-experimental type with a one group pre posttest approach without control. The sampling technique used the total population involving 30 people with hypertension. This research instrument uses a hypertension diet compliance questionnaire and a pocket book which has been tested using content validity. The results of the study showed that the mean value of dietary compliance for hypertension sufferers before being given health education using a pocket book was 67.27 with an Sd value of 5.439, and the mean value after being given health education using a pocket book was 80.07 with an Sd value of 5.601. The results of the paired t test showed a mean value of 12.8 with a p value of 0.000 <0.05. It can be concluded that there is an influence of health education with booklets on hypertension diet compliance. It is hoped that health education using pocket book will become one of the standards for providing education.
Pengaruh Terapi Akupresur Terhadap Mual Muntah Pada Pasien Kanker Payudara Yang Menjalani Kemoterapi Di Rsup Dr. M. Djamil Padang
Authors: Weny Weny Amelia , Defrima Oka Surya  , Fitria Alisa  , Lola Despitasari  , Ria Desnita  , Rini Rahmayanti  , Viki Yusri  , Sarah Afriana
Published: December 2023

Breast cancer is a condition in which cells lose their normal control so that it can result in abnormally rapid and uncontrolled tissue growth. Nausea and vomiting are one of the side effects that often occur in the use of cytostatics in chemotherapy. One of the non-pharmacological nursing interventions to reduce nausea and vomiting scores is acupressure. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure therapy on nausea and vomiting scores in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This study uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test post-test design. The sample amounted to 11 respondents with a sampling technique that is purposive sampling. The data processing used in this research is the t-test. The results showed that the mean score of nausea and vomiting before acupressure intervention was 22.46 and the average score of nausea and vomiting after acupressure was 14.27. There is a difference in the score of nausea and vomiting before and after the acupressure intervention with p value 0.000 (p <0.05), meaning that there is an effect of acupressure on the nausea and vomiting score in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It is recommended for nursing services to make acupressure intervention as a non-pharmacological therapy in reducing nausea and vomiting scores in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Collective protection - penetration of contaminated air into facilities
Authors: HARMATA Władysław , SZCZEŚNIAK Zbigniew , SOBIECH Marian , BARYŁKA Adam
Published: December 2023

The review article deals with the current issue of collective protection, including collective protection against contamination. The hypothetical threats to the national territory of contamination from toxic industrial agents from high-risk plants (HR)  and radioactive materials are presented.  Collective protection against toxic industrial agents was characterized, on the basis of NATO documents. The issue of isolation (sealing) of collective protection facilities was discussed. The physical basis of the penetration of hazardous substances into objects as a function of pressure and temperature changes was presented, including ways to protect objects from the penetration of contaminated air.
Dampak Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari Terhadap Ketahanan Pangan Rumah Tangga
Authors: Ramadanti Livia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of the Sustainable Food Court (P2L) program on food security at the household level. This research was conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 and is a case study in the Mustika Bumi farmer group. The research method uses quantitative methods and uses a purposive sampling sample. Data were processed and analyzed using multiple linear regression models. P2L activities are seen based on the number and frequency of harvests of crops planted by households during program implementation. Meanwhile, food security is seen based on the amount of energy consumption resulting from production in the yard. The results of the data analysis show that the number of plants and the frequency of harvest significantly and together have a positive effect on the amount of household energy consumption. But if partially only the frequency of harvest has a positive effect. So that it can be concluded that the P2L program has a real impact on household food security.
The Effect of Strawberries as a Natural Teeth Whitening Agent on Tooth Surface Roughness: In Vitro Study
Authors: Tanjung Dian Soraya , Daryono  , Yemima Christy Ginting
Published: December 2023

Teeth whitening due to discoloration can be achieved by methods of bleaching. The material used in bleaching conventional methods can have effects on hard tooth tissue, such as increasing tooth surface roughness. Strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) have long been known for being effective in whitening teeth. The aim of the research was to determine the effect of strawberries as a natural teeth whitening agent on tooth surface roughness in vitro. This research is an in vitro experiment. The samples were 24 first premolars of the upper jaw and lower jaw, which were divided into two groups. Group 1 (strawberry juice 100%) and group 2 (carbamide peroxide 10%). Testing tooth surface roughness using tools surface roughness tester, then the data was analyzed using statistical test paired t-test and Mann-Whitney. The results of the study showed that the mean and standard deviation of tooth surface roughness before and after application of strawberry fruit juice was 0.37 ± 0.156 and 0.22 ± 0.129, while the 10% carbamide peroxide group obtained the value of tooth surface roughness before and after application was 0.36 ± 0.118 and 0.37 ± 0.263.
Formulation Development and Evaluation of Wax Incorporated Floating Beads of Dapagliflozin
Authors: More Kalpesh S , Sonawan Mitesh P , Kor Vedant B , Bhamare Darshan B
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The current work's objectives are to build numerous floating drug delivery systems utilising various wax concentrations to prolong the release of dapagliflozin and to study the influence of sodium alginate on the system's buoyancy. Dapagliflozin is used as a anti diabetic drug which is used in treatment of type-2 diabetes.The goal of the study is to create sodium-based emulsion gel beads with wax incorporated utilising a modified emulsion-gelation process. 
Method: Emulsion gelation method used for preparation of floating beads. The Model drug was mixed with olive oil-containing sodium alginate wax before being hot-melted, homogenised, and then extruded into a calcium chloride solution. The manufactured Wax-incorporated Emulsion Gel Beads were analysed for Micromeritics investigations, entrapment efficacy, in-vitro buoyancy rate, and dissolution rate.
Result: Several preformulation experiments, including bulk density, tapped density, and Carr's index, were within acceptable ranges, and highest drug release after 12 hours is 96.63% particularly for batch F2. Wax was added to the formulation to greatly extend the drug release; however, it was not enough to maintain the release of a highly water-soluble medication.
Conclusion: It is possible to conclude that the usage of hydrophobic carriers such as waxes can be used to provide the desired sustained release effect. Oils and other low-density components were utilised to help the formulation's flotation. The study concluded that floating wax microspheres may use as medication carrier to prolong drug release.
Recent Technology and Software for GDP in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Kumari Mamta , Dubey Anubhav , Agarwal Suruchi , Kushwaha Saurabh , Sachan Anupam Kr.
Published: December 2023

You may agree with us when we say that the pharmaceutical business is not an easy one. It can prove to be quite a task to adapt to the changing healthcare standards, changing production requirements, changing government regulations, and incorporating the latest innovative technologies in the production process of drugs and medicines.
Also, the competition is huge in the pharmaceutical business, and you can’t sustain long in the business if you cannot offer the best quality medicines to the customers at truly competitive prices.
The whole pharmaceutical area needed various innovative and scientific solutions to solve the current problems related to cGMP practices, production, documentation, regulatory body requirements (US FDA, WHO, EU-GMP, PICS), quality of product, etc. Installing such software will help the Pharma industry to improve its cGMP practices and fulfill regulatory body’s requirements. It also covers the importance and their need in the Pharma industry. It also covers the meaning of software used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Immobilienfinanzierung und -investition
Authors: Lassen Ulf
Published: December 2023

Investitions- und Finanzierungsentscheidungen bei Immobilien unterscheiden sich schon mit Blick auf die gegenständlichen Objekte wesentlich von solchen außerhalb der Immobilienwirtschaft. Auch bilden etwa Mietbegriffe, Bewirtschaftungskosten, objektspezifische Restnutzungsdauern, Marktusancen, Mietausfallwagnisse und weitere Themen immobilienspezifische Werttreiber, denen sonst kaum Bedeutung zukommt. Ulf Lassen nimmt das facettenreiche Praxisfeld systematisch in den Blick.
Impact of disease activity on patient-reported subjective cognitive decline in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Pala Ozlem , Reed George , Pappas Dimitrios A. , Harrold Leslie R. , Kremer Joel M.
Published: December 2023

Aim: To evaluate the association of disease activity with patient-reported subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stratified by age.
Methods: A cross-sectional analysis using data from the CorEvitas RA registry was utilized. The clinical disease activity index (CDAI) was used along with patient-reported problems thinking, age, and gender. The association of CDAI with patient-reported SCD was estimated using logistic regression models adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, RA disease characteristics, and medication use. Additional models estimated and tested the moderating effect of patient age (< 55 years vs. ≥ 55 years).
Results: A total of 3,041 out of 33,537 patients (9.1%), reported SCD with a mean CDAI of 16.2 [standard deviation (SD): 12.5] vs. 10.1 (SD: 10.8) in those who did not. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) for low, moderate, and severe disease activity vs. remission was 2.17 [95% confidence intervals (CI): 1.88–2.50], 3.25 (95% CI: 2.82–3.75), and 3.84 (95% CI: 3.29–4.48) respectively. Age had a moderating effect with the association of disease activity and self-reported SCD more prevalent in those aged < 55 years. The ORs for low, moderate, and severe disease activity were 3.37, 5.59, and 5.76 respectively for age < 55 vs. 1.90, 2.67, and 3.37 respectively for age ≥ 55 (P = 0.0001). The patient global component of CDAI displayed the highest OR of risk for SCD broken out by quartiles (1, 1.62, 2.80, and 4.55).
Conclusions: Increasing disease activity is associated with a higher likelihood of patient-reported SCD. The effect was more pronounced in younger RA patients and patients with a higher patient global score.
Performance Analysis of Sensorless Induction Motor Drive using Improved Control Techniques
Authors: Yadav Santosh , Bhasme Dr. N. R.
Published: December 2023

AC Drives demand robust motor design with rugged construction, low cost, high reliability in service, and simple maintenance. In modern power drives, Sensorless Induction motor drives are more popular than other drives. A speed sensor/encoder-based drive is costlier and requires more space in case more parallel units are coupled together in drive operation. To address these difficulties, speed sensorless drives are introduced without loss of efficiency and reliability. However, Sensorless speed drive requires advanced control techniques in which complex calculations are there due to the nonlinearity of IM. In the recent past, Machine model-based methods i.e., MRAS (Model reference adaptive systems) and ELO (Extended Luenberger observer) have been popularized due to ease of implementation compared to other techniques. In this work, improved MRAS and ELO models are implemented and verified using Simulink software. Then, the same is validated with the help of an FPGA (field programmable gate array) based Snetly real-time controller. The key improvements are achieved as follows: effective speed estimation, robust speed tracking, reduced speed estimation error, and robust stability which helps to enhance the transient and steady-state performance of the drive.
The Control of Three-Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor by Field Acceleration Method (FAM) for E-Mobility
Authors: Undeti Elisha , Chakravarthy Muktevi
Published: December 2023

The rapid electrification of mobility systems has fuelled the demand for advanced control techniques that can enhance the performance and efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs). In this context, this paper introduces the Field Acceleration Method (FAM) as a control strategy for three-phase squirrel cage induction motors, specifically tailored for e-mobility applications. FAM has not been previously simulated or tested practically in the context of electric mobility, making this study a pioneering effort. Induction motors are widely employed in electric vehicles, and various control methods such as the Indirect Field-Oriented Control (IFOC) gained popularity for its effectiveness in achieving precise and efficient motor control. In this research, FAM is simulated using MATLAB, and the results demonstrate its suitability for electric vehicle control applications. FAM exhibits the potential to achieve rapid speed responses, making it a promising alternative to established control techniques. The outcomes of this study highlight the applicability of FAM in improving the dynamic performance of EVs, contributing to the ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of electric mobility solutions. This research paves the way for practical implementations of FAM in electric vehicles, potentially revolutionizing the field of EV motor control.
Collective Efficacy Tracking Tool. Developmental Framework 2023
Authors: Elliott Kerry , Hollingsworth Hilary
Published: December 2023

Collective efficacy has become a prominent feature in educational policy and practice with growing evidence that a strong sense of collective efficacy amongst educators leads to better outcomes for students. With growing interest in the importance of collective efficacy and how to cultivate it, the Collective Efficacy Tracking Tool was created to address challenges associated with understanding, diagnosing, and developing collective efficacy. This Framework describes the development of the Collective Efficacy Tracking Tool, defining collective efficacy in a way that it can be operationalised to leverage improvement efforts. The Framework and accompanying Collective Efficacy Tracking Tool provide a practical resource for educators and researchers interested in understanding and developing collective efficacy that positively impacts student outcomes.
Spatial variations of conductivity of self-assembled monolayers of dodecanethiol on Au/mica and Au/Si substrates
Authors: Skolaut Julian , Tepper Jędrzej , Galli Federica , Wulfhekel Wulf , van Ruitenbeek Jan M
Published: December 2023

Determining the conductivity of molecular layers is a crucial step in advancing towards applications in molecular electronics. A common test bed for fundamental investigations on how to acquire this conductivity are alkanethiol layers on gold substrates. A widely used approach in measuring the conductivity of a molecular layer is conductive atomic force microscopy. Using this method, we investigate the influence of a rougher and a flatter gold substrate on the lateral variation of the conductivity. We find that the roughness of the substrate crucially defines this variation. We conclude that it is paramount to adequately choose a gold substrate for investigations on molecular layer conductivity.
GlAIcomics: a deep neural network classifier for spectroscopy-augmented mass spectrometric glycans data
Authors: Barillot Thomas , Schindler Baptiste , Moge Baptiste , Fadda Elisa , Lépine Franck , Compagnon Isabelle
Published: December 2023

Carbohydrate sequencing is a formidable task identified as a strategic goal in modern biochemistry. It relies on identifying a large number of isomers and their connectivity with high accuracy. Recently, gas phase vibrational laser spectroscopy combined with mass spectrometry tools have been proposed as a very promising sequencing approach. However, its use as a generic analytical tool relies on the development of recognition techniques that can analyse complex vibrational fingerprints for a large number of monomers. In this study, we used a Bayesian deep neural network model to automatically identify and classify vibrational fingerprints of several monosaccharides. We report high performances of the obtained trained algorithm (GlAIcomics), that can be used to discriminate contamination and identify a molecule with a high degree of confidence. It opens the possibility to use artificial intelligence in combination with spectroscopy-augmented mass spectrometry for carbohydrates sequencing and glycomics applications.
Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis: Perkembangan Penggunaan Teknologi Augmented Reality (AR) Pada Pembelajaran Fisika
Authors: Ali Mohammad Ryan Mahsun , Putri Novita Eka , Kuswanto Heru
Published: December 2023

Artikel ini memberikan gambaran mengenai perkembangan penggunaan teknologi augmented reality (AR) dalam pembelajaran fisika, sehingga harapannya dapat memberikan arah dalam melakukan penelitian lebih lanjut. Metode penelitian menggunakan model PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses), analisis yang dilakukan sebanyak 53 artikel berkaitan dengan AR yang dipublikasikan sejak tahun 2017 hingga 2022. Penelitian AR dalam pembelajaran fisika mengalami peningkatan hingga puncaknya di tahun 2022, yang didominasi oleh topik penelitian pengembangan media pembelajaran. Jenjang sekolah yang sering dijadikan sebagai sampel penelitian yaitu jenjang SMA, dengan besar ukuran sampel 1-30 responden. Metode yang mendominasi penelitian AR adalah R&D model ADDIE. Penggunaan AR menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih menarik. Hasil yang didapatkan dari tinjauan literatur menunjukkan terdapat keberhasilan pengembangan teknologi AR dalam menunjang capaian pembelajaran pada berbagai konsep fisika. Menggabungkan bahan ajar yang telah ada dengan didukung teknologi AR menggunakan smartphone mampu mengubah wajah pembelajaran fisika saat ini dan dimasa mendatang.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI PENYETORAN SAMPAH BERBASIS WEB DAN PENGUMPULAN TABUNGAN SAMPAH BEKERJA SAMA DENGAN MITRA SAMPAHQU
Authors: Christiani Agustina
Published: December 2023

Kegiatan PkM ini adalah kelanjutan dari kerja sama dengan mitra SampahQu, yang sudah terjalin sejak tahun 2018. Seiring dengan semakin bertambahnya nasabah yang menyetorkan sampah baik melalui bank sampah atau langsung kepada mitra SampahQU, maka diperlukan aplikasi berbasis web sehingga dapat memudahkan mitra untuk mendokumentasikan jenis dan jumlah sampah yang disetor beserta harga jualnya. Oleh karena itu, bersamaan dengan kegiatan PKM ini, prodi Teknik Industri melakukan penelitian untuk membuat aplikasi penyetoran sampah berbasis web. Setelah aplikasi tersebut dibuat, perlu adanya pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi kepada mitra dan para pengurus bank sampah yang menjadi mitra SampahQu. Pelatihan ini ditujukan agar para pengurus bank sampah dapat memahami cara menggunakan aplikasi penyetoran sampah sekaligus juga dapat melatih para anggotanya untuk menggunakan aplikasi tersebut. Selain itu sebagai bentuk kepedulian prodi Teknik Industri dalam rangka melestarikan lingkungan, para dosen dan mahasiswa Teknik Industri melakukan pengumpulan dan pemilahan sampah yang dapat didaur ulang di kampus dan lingkungan rumah masing-masing. Kegiatan pengumpulan dan pemilahan sampah ini terintegrasi dengan proses pembelajaran mata kuliah industri ramping dan hijau. Kegiatan pengumpulan sampah dilakukan dalam dua tahap. Pengumpulan sampah tahap 1 dilakukan mulai bulan September sampai akhir November 2022, sedangkan pengumpulan sampah tahap 2 dilakukan mulai bulan Januari-Mei 2023. Jumlah sampah yang terkumpul sebanyak 994,9 kg, dengan jenis sampah terbanyak adalah kertas HVS.
BIMBINGAN BELAJAR ON-SITE DI RUMAH BELAJAR VICTORIA, GBI VICTORIA PARK-TANGERANG
Authors: Purwanti Christina , Pureklolon Thomas , Patricia Tantu Year Rezeki , Suteja Hanna
Published: December 2023

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Belajar di luar sekolah merupakan salah satu pilar yang mendukung proses pembelajaran anak. Proses belajar di luar sekolah  ini  menjadi kebutuhan yang tidak terelakkan untuk menolong anak mendalami  materi pembelajaran mereka. Ada beberapa hal mempengaruhi kebutuhan belajar di luar sekolah, antara lain : proses pembelajaran yang kurang maksimal di sekolah  karena  minimnya pantauan guru, fasilitas sekolah, ataupun kehadiran dan kemampuan orang tua dalam membantu anak memahami materi pembelajaran. Faktor ekonomi dan latar belakang pendidikan orang tua  juga menjadi kendala utama bagi mereka untuk mendampingi anak dalam belajar serta mengakses pendidikan yang bermutu. Bimbingan belajar on site di rumah belajar Victoria bekerja sama dengan GBI Victoria Park Tangerang hadir menjawab permasalahan tersebut. Tujuannya memberikan pelayanan dengan mendampingi anak usia SD-SMA untuk belajar di luar jam sekolah. Kegiatan bimbingan belajar ini dilaksanakan secara on-site setiap hari Kamis dan Sabtu pukul 15.00-17.00. Setelah dilaksanakan selama 8 bulan, motivasi belajar siswa  terlihat mengalami peningkatan secara signifikan. Hal ini  dapat dilihat dari semakin meningkatnya jumlah  peserta bimbingan yang antusias hadir setiap minggunya.
PENDIDIKAN POLITIK KEWARGANEGARAAN
Authors: Ismanto Ignatius -
Published: December 2023

Perkembangan politik akhir-akhir ini semakin dicirikan oleh meningkatnya kecenderungan pemberitaan hoax, sikap intoleransi, serta praktek-praktek politik identitas. Kecenderungan itu sangat berpotensi memecah belah masyarakat Indonesia yang majemuk serta merongrong sendi-sendi demokrasi Pancasila. Kecenderungan politik tentu bukan nilai-nilai budaya bangsa Indonesia. Perkembangan politik tidak tidak-lah berlangsung dalam ruang politik yang hampa. Sehubungan dengan itu, pendidikan politik kewarganegraan dipandang sangat diperlukan dalam menyikapi tantangan perubahan politik. Pendidikan politik kewarganegaraan bagi oragnisasi-organisasi sosial, sebagai kekuatan civil society dipandang sebagai strategi dalam penguatan demokrasi yang sehat. Pendidikan politik kewarganegaraan dimaksudkan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat tentang tantangan perubahan politik yang melemahkan demokrasi itu. PkM (Pendidikan kepada Masyarakat) menjadi sarana bagi penyelenggaraan pendidikan politik kewarganegraaan itu. PkM tentang pendidikan politik kewarganegaraan ini diselenggarakan melalui pemberian kuliah umum serta tanya jawab. Penyelenggaraan kegiatan PkM ini diharapkan menumbuhkan kesadaran publik serta membangun sikap kritis tentang potensi ancaman yang ditimbulkan dari kecenderungan politik yang merusak demokrasi itu. PkM ini diselenggarakan pada Sekolah Tinggi Teologi (STT) “Pelita Kebenaran” -Medan, sebagai salah satu elemen dari civil society. Kegiatan pendidikan politik kewarganegaraan yang diselenggarakan pada 19 Oktober 2022 mendapat sambutan yang antusias di kalangan civitas akademik
Pendampingan Integrasi Kacang Sacha Inchi untuk Mendukung Pengelolaan Hutan Lestari di KTH Sumber Wono, Banyurip, Jenar, Sragen
Authors: DARSOWIYONO SUPRIYADI , Purwanto Purwanto , Rosariastuti MMA Retno , Hartati Sri , Masyithoh Galuh , Nufus Malihatun , Aryani Widya
Published: December 2023

Desa Banyurip merupakan salah satu desa yang termasuk dalam zona  merah penduduk miskin. Desa Banyurip berada di kawasan sekitar hutan jati yang dikelola oleh BKPH Tangen, KPH Surakarta. Hal ini menyebabkan banyak masyarakat yang mengandalkan penghasilkan terhadap hasil hutan. Seiring dengan meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya jasa lingkungan yang dibentuk oleh hutan, maka masyrakat menerapkan pengelolaan hutan lestari melalui agroforestri. Pada pola agroforestri perlu dilakukan integrasi tanaman bawah tegakan yang memiliki nilai ekonomi tinggi, sehingga hutan dapat menghasilkan kayu keras, tanaman pertanian, sekaligus pakan ternak. LMDH dan KTH Sumber Wono Desa Banyurip telah merintis introduksi tanaman Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) di bawah tegakan jati Perum Perhutani dengan sistem kemitraan. Biji yang dihasilkan merupakan superfood yang kaya vitamin, omega 3, omega 6 dan omega 9, sehingga memiliki harga yang tinggi. Tujuan dan manfaat budidaya Sacha Inchi yaitu memperoleh manfaat ekonomi yang tinggi dan hutan menjadi lestari. Oleh karena itu, pendampingan integrasi kacang sacha inchi dapat menjadi salah satu strategi dalam penyelamatan hutan dan meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat desa. Berdasarkan diskusi dengan LMDH dan KTH Sumber Wono, diperlukan pendampingan budidaya sacha inchi dan kelembagaan pada aspek-aspek on farm dan off farm.Kabupaten Sragen memiliki jumlah  penduduk miskin sebanyak 12,792% dari jumlah total penduduknya. Desa Banyurip merupakan salah satu desa yang termasuk dalam zona  merah penduduk miskin. Desa Banyurip berada di kawasan sekitar hutan jati yang dikelola oleh BKPH Tangen, KPH Surakarta. Hal ini menyebabkan banyak masyarakat yang mengandalkan penghasilkan terhadap hasil hutan. Seiring dengan meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya jasa lingkungan yang dibentuk oleh hutan, maka masyrakat dapat menerapkan pengelolaan hutan lestari melalui agroforestri. Agroforestri adalah istilah untuk sistem dan teknik pengelolaan lahan yang menggabungkan tanaman keras berkayu pada lahan yang sama dengan tanaman dan hewan pertanian. Pada pola agroforestri perlu dilakukan integrasi tanaman bawah tegakan yang memiliki nilai ekonomi tinggi, sehingga hutan dapat menghasilkan kayu keras, tanaman pertanian, sekaligus pakan ternak. LMDH dan KTH Sumber Wono Desa Banyurip telah merintis introduksi tanaman Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) di bawah tegakan jati Perum Perhutani dengan sistem kemitraan. Biji yang dihasilkan merupakan superfood yang kaya vitamin, omega 3, omega 6 dan omega 9, sehingga memiliki harga yang tinggi. Tujuan dan manfaat budidaya Sacha Inchi yaitu memperoleh manfaat ekonomi yang tinggi dan hutan menjadi lestari. Oleh karena itu, pendampingan integrasi kacang sacha inchi dapat menjadi salah satu strategi dalam penyelamatan hutan dan meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat desa.
WORKSHOP DEVELOPMENT OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM ROBOTICS WITH AREI (ASOSIASI ROBOT EDUKASI INDONESIA)
Authors: Kallista Meta , Setianingsih Casi , Friezka Aina Brilliant , Syarif Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Perkembangan dunia industri telah mengalami perubahan yang sangat signifikan terutama pada bidang robotika yang merupakan bidang dengan perkembangan sangat pesat serta memiliki potensi pendukung ekonomi digital. Indonesia merupakan negara berkembang yang memiliki potensi besar, terbukti dengan banyaknya jumlah usia produktif melimpah yang termasuk siap kerja. Namun, minimnya literasi perkembangan teknologi seperti kecerdasan buatan, menyebabkan eksplorasi bidang robotika kurang luas dengan mayoritas masyarakatnya hanya mempelajari konstruksi dan pengoperasian robot. Dalam hal ini, Intelligence Systems and Machine Learning (i-Smile) Laboratory bersama AREI (Asosiasi Robot Edukasi Indonesia) mengadakan workshop pengembangan Object Detection yang dapat diimplementasikan lebih lanjut pada bidang Robotika.

AREI (Asosiasi Robot Edukasi Indonesia) merupakan organisasi nasional yang menjadi wadah bagi pelajar mulai dari TK, SD, SMP, SMA maupun mahasiswa yang ingin berkreasi dalam bidang robotika. Sehingga organisasi tersebut memiliki timbal balik yang bagus bagi para peserta dalam penyampaian materi dan implementasi pada bidang robotika. Workshop ini menghadirkan pembicara yang ahli dalam bidang kecerdasan buatan dengan memberikan materi secara langsung, dan melakukan praktik terkait hands-on implementasi dari Object Detection. Workshop diadakan secara hybird dengan peserta dari internal organisasi AREI, masyarakat umum dan para mahasiswa Telkom University. Acara ini diharapkan dapat lebih menarik minat untuk bergabung serta lebih mengembangkan teknologi pada bidang robotika.