bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MİYOKARDİT/MİYOPERİKARDİT İLE BAŞVURAN HASTALARDA KARDİYAK ARİTMİLER-TEK MERKEZLİ RETROSPEKTİF BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: DUMAN Derya , KARPUZ Derya
Published: August 2023

Amaç: Kalp kasının ve perikardın tutulumu ve inflamasyonu ile karakterize izole miyokardit/miyoperikardit, çoğunlukla viral bir enfeksiyon sonrası görülür. Çocuklarda miyokardit/miyoperikardit sırasında çeşitli kardiyak aritmiler görülebilir. Literatürde çocuklarda bu konu ile ilgili çalışmalar nispeten azdır. Bu çalışma ile tek bir merkezde takip edilen miyokardit/miyoperikarditli olgularda görülen aritmileri ve uyguladığımız tedavileri sunmayı amaçladık. Bir diğer hedefimiz aritmilerin hastalığın seyrine etkisini ve aritmiye yol açabilecek risk faktörlerini değerlendirmekti.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Eylül 2021-Mart 2023 tarihleri arasında, hastanemizde miyokardit/ miyoperikardit tanısı ile takip edilen 79 olgunun dosyaları geriye dönük olarak incelendi.

Bulgular: Hastaların yaşları 2 ay-18 yıl arasında değişmekteydi. Hastaların 44’ü (%55.6) erkek, 35’i (%44.3) kız idi. Elektrokardiyografide 8/79 (%10.1)  hastada bazalde uniformik ventriküler ekstrasistoller görüldü. Bir hastanın başvurusunda atriyal taşikardisi, birinde atriyal fibrilasyon, birinde sürekli ventriküler taşikardi, üç hastada ise supraventriküler taşikardi mevcuttu. Kalan hastaların holter incelemelerinde 5/79 (6.3%) hastada sürekli olmayan ventriküler taşikardi atağı ve farklı şekilllerde ventriküler ekstrasistoller izlendi, 11/79 (%13.9) hastada ise uniformik ventriküler ekstrasistol görüldü. Totalde hastaların 30/79‘unda (%37.9) aritmi görüldü. Riskli hastalara antiaritmik tedavi başlandı. Genel durumu iyi olan, sadece uniformik ventriküler ekstrasistolleri olan ve kontrol holterde sorun olmayan hastalar klinik olarak sorunsuz takip edildiler. Aritmisi olanlarla olmayanlar arasında, hastaların yatış süresi açısından belirgin bir farklılık gözlenmedi. Akut dönem sonrası iki hastada aritmi tekrarladı.

Sonuç: Miyokardit/miyoperikarditin ilk başvurusu aritmilerle olabileceği gibi, klinik seyirde sonradan karşımıza çıkabilir ve hastalar ritm açısından monitorize edilmelidir. 24 saat Holter monitorizayonu aritmileri yakalamada önemlidir. Akut dönem sonrası da aritminin tekrarlama riski nedeniyle hastalar takip edilmelidir.
The effect of date palm pollen & zinc sulphate in thetreatment of human male infertility
Authors: I.Marbeem Marah , M. Marbut Mossa , F.Bahaaldean Ezedeen , E. Al-sanafi Ali
Published: August 2023

This study was performed to determine the possible synergistic effects between zinc sulphate & pollen of Date palm in the treatment of men infertility. Pollen powder was packed as 500 mg iq capsules,. while zinc sulphate capsule was prepared by packing 100 mg of zinc sulphate with 400 mg glucose in gelatinous capsule. A combined therapy used for treatment of 25 infertile men as one capsule for each patient twicedaily for 3 months. The treatment was significantly increased serum LH, FSH, & testosterone levels. It was also, increased significantly sperm count & motility. Sexual desire was also significantly increased. Wives of treated men got pregnancy during the treatment period. Combined therapy of Date palm pollen & zinc sulphate cause no biochemical & hematological toxicities
The Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Coriander & Mustard.on Some Bacterial Isolates
Authors: Ali Hassan Waseem
Published: August 2023

This study was designed to fovestigate the actjvity of herbal decoctions on different bacterial isolates. The antibacterial activity of herbal extracts was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Decoctions of Coriander· (Cofianedum Sativum) & Mustard (Brassica Nigra) were prepared according to tractitjonal herbal recipes. Simple disk - diffusion method was employed over all the decoctions exhibited a positive effect on the bacteria by decreasing and inhibiting the bacterial growt11.
Construction of the Tobolsk–Yuzhny Balyk highway: the emergence and overcoming of state-departmental and interdepartmental conflicts (1980–1991)
Authors: Veselov Sevostian Igorevich
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the historical experience of the construction of the Tobolsk – Yuzhny Balyk highway, which connected the North and South of the Tyumen region in the context of the departmental nature of the transport development of the territory. The purpose of this article is to analyze the conditions for the emergence and overcoming of state-departmental and interdepartmental conflicts on the construction of the Tobolsk – Yuzhny Balyk highway. The object of the study is the development of the regional road network of the Tyumen North, its design, construction and operation in the conditions of oil and gas development. The subject of the study is the process of construction of the Tobolsk – Yuzhny Balyk departmental highway and its inclusion in the regional network of public roads and the unified transport network of the RSFSR/Of the Russian Federation. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that the author of the article comprehends the horizontal ties of the party-Soviet authorities from the perspective of D. Hough's concept, and the vertical ties of the general contractor and subcontractors within the framework of the approach of Sh. Fitzpatrick. The main conclusions of the study include the identification of two opposing interest groups for the construction of a highway. On the one hand, it is the Ministry of Oil Industry of the USSR, which is periodically in opposition to the regional elite and their ally, the contractor for the construction of the highway Minavtodor of the RSFSR. On the other hand, the opponents of financing the highway are Mingeologiya and Mingazprom of the USSR. A special contribution of the author to the study of the topic is the introduction into circulation of new sources that reveal the features of the functioning of departmental world-economies of the West Siberian oil and gas complex.
Empowering Lecturers with ICT Skills to Enhance their Teaching Profession at PGSD Program University Muhadi Setiabudi
Authors: Moh. Toharudin  , Widiharto Purnomo  , Dalimawaty Kadir  , Teti Berliani  , Manesa
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to empower lecturers in the PGSD program at University Muhadi Setiabudi with ICT skills to enhance their teaching profession. The focus was on integrating technology effectively into the teaching and learning process. The research addressed the limited ICT skills among lecturers and aimed to bridge the gap through targeted training and professional development initiatives. Through comprehensive data collection and analysis, the study identified lecturers' specific ICT training needs and evaluated existing training programs. The findings highlighted areas where lecturers needed more proficiency in ICT tools and identified challenges in utilizing technology in their teaching practices. Based on the results, recommendations were made for improving ICT training programs for lecturers. These recommendations included providing hands-on workshops, ongoing support and mentoring, access to relevant resources and tools, and collaboration among lecturers to share best practices. The study emphasized the significance of empowering lecturers with ICT skills in preparing future primary school teachers for the digital era. The research made notable contributions to the field by filling the gap in the existing literature and providing insights into the specific context of the PGSD program at the University of Muhadi Setiabudi.
Keywords: Empowering Lectures, Empowering ICT Skill, Teaching Profession
How COVID-19 pandemic affected nutrition behaviors
Authors: Pansawira Pittara
Published: August 2023

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had started as a global pandemic and public health emergency back in year 2020. Starting in year 2023, which was a little more than three years afterwards, World Health Organization (WHO) removed COVID-19’s public health emergency status.1 During the past three years, the pandemic, quarantine, and lockdown policy had changed many aspects in life, sosio-economic and public health alike. This included nutrition behaviors which significantly affected the global population’s nutritional status. A study to adults and elderly living independently in Amsterdams revealed an increase of nutritional behavior presdisposing to overnutrition, such as more snacking and decreased physical activity to those who had not been in quarantine. Whereas those who were in quarantine, behavior changes related to undernutrition, such as eating less, skipping meals, and drinking more alcoholic beverages, were more seen in the study results.2 An online survey study to lockdown countries e.g Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia, and United States showed a decrease in both frequency and the duration of physical activity, included an increase of time spent in sedentary behavior. The study also revealed a significant increase in consuming unhealthy food, eating out of control, snacking between meals, alcohol binge drinking, and number of main meals per day.3An online study to students in Indonesia showed changes in eating patterns consisted of increased meal portions and snacks. The sedentary behavior was also excalated.4 What factors contributed to these changes? As we all aware, confinement influence our daily activities and mental health. Those who usually commute to the office had to work from home thus limiting physical activities. We also saw the increased numbers of anxiety, depression, and boredom which may led to more snackings or skipping meals.We had learned that the restriction to stay at home had influenced dietary and physical activity. These changes may or may not expected, however, they surely altered global nutritional status. The numbers of overweight and obesity are more prevalent post-pandemic thus may lead to the increase of non-communicable diseases.We certainly hope that there will be no more pandemic which warrants lockdown in the future, however the future itself is not a certainty. In the present, we will have to tackle many nutritional-related problems in any population. Within the course of time, if a similar pandemic should occur, we might have to compile a public health, nutrition, mental health, and physical activity policy to minimize the problems.
Medical nutrition therapy in hospitalized patients with pemphigus vulgaris
Authors: Anindhita Bintari , Manikam Nurul Ratna Mutu
Published: August 2023

Dysphagia due to involvement of the oral, pharyngolaryngeal, and esophageal mucosa and increased catabolism due to epidermal shedding can contribute to a decline in nutritional status in pemphigus vulgaris (PV) patients. On the other hand, decreased lean body mass is associated with immune system impairment, increased risk of infection, and delayed wound healing in PV patients, therefore, nutritional screening and assessment are necessary. Medical nutritional therapy in PV patients aims to overcome the metabolic response to the insults, prevent further malnutrition, modulate the immune system, and accelerate wound healing process. An aggressive nutritional support to minimize protein loss during the phase of mucocutaneous lesion healing is needed in patients with PV. Aside from macronutrient adequacy, micronutrients including vitamin A supplementation can be considered to accelerate wound healing process. Medical nutritional therapy including provision of adequate macronutrients, micronutrients, addressing dehydration and electrolyte imbalances should be the cornerstone of multidisciplinary treatment in PV patients.
Prevalence of hypertension and obesity among non-academic staff in a Nigerian University
Authors: Temitope O Akinpelu , Oladosu Gbenga , Bolanle R Olajide , Oluwatoyin E Oladeji , Agboola A Adebowale , Oluseye O Onabanjo
Published: August 2023

Background: The aim of achieving a healthy society has motivated and led many researchers to understand the prevalence of diseases to create awareness and assess interventions’ effectiveness.

Objective: This study determines the prevalence of hypertension and obesity among the non-academic staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. 300 Non-academic staff of the institution were randomly selected and data were obtained on their sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, predisposing risk factors of hypertension, anthropometry, and blood pressure measurements using a structured self-administered questionnaire and standard procedures. Data were analyzed and presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical significance was established at p<0.05.

Results: The mean age was 42±8.0years, there were more female respondents (56.0%) than male respondents (44.0%) and 76.0% of the respondents were married. Results further revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (52%), pre-hypertension and hypertension (40%), and risk of abdominal obesity (84%).

Conclusion: Non-academic staff are an essential component of the workforce and workplace intervention is essential to reduce the work nature risk factor of Obesity and Hypertension to prolong lives, and boost productivity and economic growth.
The effect of intermittent fasting 5:2 on IL-6 levels in obese male employees in Jakarta
Authors: Octavia Sarah Diva , Yudhistina Karima , Prafiantini Erfi , Octovia Lily Indriani , Silvia Hardiany Novi
Published: August 2023

Background: Obesity is a condition of excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue. This condition causes endothelial damage, increase macrophage infiltration, and inflammation in adipose tissue. Inflammation happens due to the increase of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a proinflammatory cytokine which responsible for the occurrence of chronic diseases. Intermittent fasting is a potentially effective method for losing weight and suggested can reduce levels of proinflammatory cytokines.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of 5:2 intermittent fasting on IL-6 cytokine levels in obese employees in Jakarta.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional method conducted on 50 healthy male employees aged 19–52 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2. Subjects were divided into two groups, the 5:2 intermittent fasting group and the non-fasting group. Intermittent fasting 5:2 was observed every Monday and Thursday for eight weeks. IL-6 levels were obtained through examination using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Statistical analysis was performed by Mann Whitney and Kruskal Wallis test.

Results: The results showed that the median of IL-6 levels decreased in fasting group from 5,10 (1.06–9.81) pg/mL to 4.64 (1.00–13.39) pg/mL and increased in non-fasting group from 3.65 (1.17–38.70) pg /mL to 6.35 (2.44–19.86) pg/mL, but the change was not significant.

Conclusion: Intermittent fasting 5:2 tend to decrease IL-6 levels in obese male employees in Jakarta although the change of IL-6 level was not significant.
Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes towards the Utilization of Duolingo in EFL Learning
Authors: Irzawati Ira , Unamo Agnes Felisya
Published: August 2023

Education sector in the 21st Century has continuously changed and relied more on technology. The evolution of the use of technology in education leads to the emergence of gamification. Duolingo is a language learning platform that provides free language courses through web and mobile apps that instills gamification aspects. The objective of this study is to investigate the students’ perceptions and attitudes towards the utilization of Duolingo in EFL learning.   This descriptive study involved twenty students of a non-English education study program through purposive sampling technique. The criteria of selecting the participants were based on the participation in English Learning class and the active use Duolingo for English practice outside the course hours.   The researchers employed a questionnaire and an interview to collect the data. The data of the questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively through simple percentage analysis of SPSS. Meanwhile, the data of the interview were analyzed qualitatively through Miles, et al. Model consisting of collection, classification, description, interpretation, and conclusion. The results revealed that the students provided positive feedbacks towards thirty statements of questionnaire and three questions of interview that representing their perceptions and attitudes towards the utilization of Duolingo in EFL learning. The students believed that learning English through Duolingo was easy, fun, engaging, and motivating. In short, the students had positive perceptions and attitudes towards the utilization of Duolingo in EFL learning.
Passive permeability controls synthesis for the allelochemical sorgoleone in sorghum root exudate
Authors: Raza Saad , Sievertsen Troy , Okumoto Sakiko , Vermaas Josh
Published: August 2023

Competition for soil nutrients and water with other plants foster competition within the biosphere for access to these limited resources. The roots for the common grain sorghum produce multiple small molecules that are released via root exudates into the soil to compete with other plants. Sorgoleone is one such compound, which suppresses weed growth near sorghum by acting as a quinone analog and interferes with photosynthesis. Since sorghum also grows photosynthetically, and may be susceptible to sorgoleone action if present in tissues above ground, it is essential for sorgoleone to be excreted efficiently. However, since the P450 enzymes that synthesize sorgoleone are intracellular, the release mechanism for sorgoleone remain unclear. In this study, we conducted an in silico assessment for sorgoleone and its precursors to passively permeate biological membranes. To facilitate accurate simulation, CHARMM parameters were newly optimized for sorgoleone and its precursors. These parameters were used to conduct one microsecond of unbiased molecular dynamics simulations to compare the permeability of sorgoleone with its precursors molecules. We find that interleaflet transfer is maximized for sorgoleone, suggesting that the precursor molecules may remain in the same leaflet for access by biosynthetic P450 enzymes. Since no sorgoleone was extracted during unbiased simulations, we compute a permeability coefficient using the inhomogeneous solubility diffusion model. The requisite free energy and diffusivity profiles for sorgleone through a sorghum plasma membrane model were determined through Replica Exchange Umbrella Sampling (REUS) simulations. The REUS calculations highlight that any soluble sorgleone would quickly insert into a lipid bilayer, and would readily transit. When sorgleone forms aggregates in root exudate as indicated by our equilibrium simulations, aggregate formation would lower the effective concentration in aqueous solution, creating a concentration gradient that would facilitate passive transport. This suggests that sorgoleone synthesis occurs within sorghum root cells and that sorgoleone is exuded by permeating through the cell membrane without the need for a transport protein.
Prediction of Order Parameters based on Protein NMR Structure Ensemble and Machine Learning
Authors: Wang Qianqian , Miao Zhiwei , Xiao Xiongjie , Zhang Xu , Jiang Bin , Liu Maili
Published: August 2023

The fast motions of proteins at the picosecond to nanosecond timescale, known as fast dynamics, are closely related to protein conformational entropy and rearrangement, which in turn affect catalysis, ligand binding and protein allosteric effects. The most used NMR approach to study fast protein dynamics is the model free method, which uses order parameter S2 to describe the amplitude of the internal motion of local group. However, to obtain order parameter through NMR experiments is quite complex and lengthy. In this paper, we present a machine learning approach for predicting order parameters based on protein NMR structure ensemble. A random forest model is used to learn the relationship between order parameters and structural features. Our method achieves high accuracy in predicting order parameters for a test dataset of 10 proteins, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.825 and a root-mean-square error of 0.080.
Off-stoichiometry, Vacancy Trapping and Pseudo-irreversible First-cycle Capacity in LiNiO2
Authors: Sicolo Sabrina , Sadowski Marcel , Vettori Kilian , Bianchini Matteo , Janek Juergen , Albe Karsten
Published: August 2023

We demonstrate that the ubiquitous off-stoichiometry of LiNiO2 in the form of Li_{1-z}Ni_{1+z}O2 slows the kinetics of the material both by diminishing the number of charge carriers and increasing the length of diffusion paths. Excess Ni in the Li layer, Ni_{Li}, exerts an attractive potential on Li vacancies, lowering their energy with respect to defect-free regions. This attractive field extends over a radius of two lattice sites and also considerably lowers the barrier for a Li vacancy to approach the defect, effectively making Ni_{Li} a sink for lithium vacancies. A similar argument can be made for divacancies, which are split by Ni_{Li} and pinned in the form of single vacancies. In addition to pinning effects, which could vary depending on the state of charge, Ni_{Li} also constitutes an obstacle to Li migration, because it is rather immobile and does not undergo site-exchange with an adjacent Li vacancy.
Alternative synthetic routes for the encapsulation of proteins: overcoming the elusive mineralization of HKUST-1 in water
Authors: Cases Díaz Jesús , Giménez-Marqués Mónica
Published: August 2023

Alternative synthetic procedures to obtain protein@HKUST-1 composites from protein@Cu-BTC dense composites are reported. pH dependent dense phase precursors are first obtained and their biocompatible transformations into HKUST-1 are characterized. Encapsulation efficiency is affected by the nature of the protein, and can be modulated by the sequential or simultaneous addition of the MOF precursors.
Impact of body weight on the severity of obstructive sleep apnea
Authors:   ZU „Pulmo S“ Teslić, Glišić Sanja
Published: August 2023

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep caused by complete (apnea) and partial (hypopnea) collapse of the airways. The aim of the work is to determine the influence of body weight, measured by BMI (body mass index), on the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, measured by the AHI index. The research was conducted from 01.03.2022. to 28.02.2023. as a cross-sectional study. 51 patients diagnosed with sleep apnea were included in the research. Patients were divided into groups according to BMI 25-29,9, 30-39,9 and over 40. AHI was 28,39; 48,73 and 65,73 per group and SpO2 92,62 % in the first group, 89,0% in the second. and 82,12 % in the third group. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea is more severe with an increase in body weight, and is reflected in higher values of the AHI index and lower values of the average oxyhemoglobin saturation.
Učestalost bronhiolitisa kod dojenčadi liječenih u klinici za dječije bolesti banjaluka u sezoni 2022/2023
Authors:   Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Klinika za dječije bolesti Banja Luka, Ljuboja Olivera , Malčić Zanić Dragana ,   Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Klinika za dječije bolesti Banja Luka, Marić Nina ,   Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Klinika za dječije bolesti Banja Luka
Published: August 2023

haracteristics of infants with bronchiolitis diagnosed in the Banja Luka Children's Hospital in the 2022/2023 season. Methods: Prospectivelly – retrospectively we analyzed data from medical records. Results: In the period from November 2022 to the end of February 2023, Children’s Diseases Clinic in Banja Luka treated 81 infants with bronchiolitis. Out of 81 infants, 19 had a proven respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Infant boys were more affected than grils. We treated the most children in January. The median age for infants was two months old. Conclusion: Infection with RSV virus complicates the clinical state and prolongs the duration of treatment. The therapeutic approach is individual and depends on the severity of the clinical characteristics. Given that it is an infection that can be prevented by the use of Palivizumab, we believe that there is a justified extension of the indications for its use as a mandatory vaccine in the Republic of Srpska.
Assessing educational management strategies in the era of education 4.0 and TOPSIS analysis: A comprehensive literature review
Authors: Batool M. Ghanem
Published: August 2023

With the emergence of Industry 4.0 and its accompanying technologies, educational management techniques must be reevaluated to stimulate creativity and equip individuals with knowledge about these new technologies. This extensive literature study delves into the Education 4.0 age, defined by a people-centered education strategy that transcends traditional classroom settings and allows for learning from any location. This study advises identifying sub-criteria within the four basic criteria evaluated and examining their consequences to contribute to existing research. Furthermore, a thorough examination of the impact of Industry 4.0 and Education 4.0 on various elements of business, politics, and society is required. The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the global adoption of remote education, emphasizing the need for technological infrastructure (Perrin & Wang, 2021). While blended learning approaches are becoming more popular, it is critical to understand that distance learning processes relying purely on internet connectivity are inadequate. To achieve good educational outcomes and promote educational equality globally, enrichment activities compatible with Education 4.0 ideals must be integrated into distance learning. This literature analysis emphasizes the importance of reviewing and implementing effective educational management techniques in the Education 4.0 era. The TOPSIS analysis emerges as a significant tool for evaluating and selecting Education 4.0-aligned educational models. This study provides insights into present educational methods, identifies research gaps, and makes recommendations for future research and practice by synthesizing existing studies. Overall, resolving the problems and capitalizing on the opportunities given by Education 4.0 is critical to ensuring a well-prepared workforce and fostering societal progress in the Industry 4.0 age.
Complex Connections: An investigation into the design to production model for non-standard joinery creation
Authors:   , Cormack Jordan
Published: August 2023

Improper interpretation when reading construction drawings commonly leads to re-work, unnecessary cost inflation and generally act negatively on working relationships in the construction of a project. There are however, new processes and digital workflows emerging in architectural design which reduce risks that are often associated with the traditional stages of an architectural project. Pairing these new digital workflows with contemporary fabrication methods provides a nonlinear and more reliable system of information transfer.

The research for this thesis will consider assembly relationships and joining details within an advanced CAD/CAM process. Specifically, it will examine how the improvement of digital based, parametric joinery can be integrated into and influence the design to manufacture pipeline. Three projects will be created using proprietary parametric software  and CNC machine processes to analyse and develop the design to manufacture pipeline.

This thesis will focus on the joinery or detail portion of these  projects – an area often not considered until the final stages of a  project. Over the course of these projects the level of detail and complexity will be increased to challenge the structure of the workflow model. The three projects will attempt to re-develop efficiencies of joinery design within complex projects using computational efficiencies and machining advantages. The increasing complexity in each project will  provide a chance to improve the section of workflow which controls the development of joinery and detailing.

Project reflection will begin to highlight areas which can be taken advantage of to integrate joinery into a project earlier. Considering the joinery and detailing relationships earlier in the process may provide reduced inefficiencies, improving the manufacturing links to production of complex architecture. 
Terapi rendam kaki dengan rebusan air jahe merah (zingiber officinale var rubrum rhizoma) untuk menurunkan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi
Authors: Laksmidewi Griselda Aramita , Mustofa Akhmad
Published: August 2023

Hipertensi yang tidak terkontrol akan menyebabkan terjadinya komplikasi seperti penyakit jantung koroner dan stroke, gagal jantung dan kerusakan pembuluh darah retina yang mengakibatkan gangguan penglihatan. Terapi non farmakologi yang dilakukan salah satunya mengaplikasikan rendam kaki dengan rebusan air jahe merah untuk menurunkan tekanan darah yang mengalami hipertensi. Tujuan studi kasus ini untuk melakukan pengelolaan asuhan keperawatan pada klien hipertensi dengan melakukan aplikasi rendam kaki dengan rebusan air jahe merah untuk menurunkan tekanan darah. Studi kasus ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan proses asuhan keperawatan. Subjek studi kasus berjumlah 2 klien yang memiliki kriteria inklusi subyek yang siap menjadi responden, yang memiliki kriteria tekanan darah sistolik ≥ 140 mmHg dan tekanan darah diastolik ≥ 90 mmHg. Variabel studi kasus yaitu tekanan darah dan diukur menggunakan Sphymanometer digital. Intervensi rendam kaki dengan rebusan air jahe merah yang dilakukan selama 5 kali tindakan dalam 5 hari berturut-turut yang dilakukan selama 15 menit dengan rebusan air jahe merah bersuhu 40℃. Hasil dari penerapan rendam kaki dengan rebusan air jahe merah yaitu Penurunan rata-rata tekanan darah sistolik pada klien studi kasus 1 yaitu 6 mmHg dan tekanan darah diastolik yaitu 5,4 mmHg. Penurunan rata-rata tekanan darah sistolik pada klien studi kasus 2 yaitu 3 mmHg dan tekanan darah diastolik yaitu 2 mmHg. Skala nyeri klien  1 dari 4 menjadi 2, dan klien 2 dari 5 menjadi 3.  Intervensi ini merupakan salah satu manajemen terapi yang dapat digunakan untuk menurunkan tekanan darah pada klien hipertensi di Rumah Sakit, Klinik, maupun di rumah.
Terapi Relaksasi Otot Progresif Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Tidur Klien Lansia
Authors: Arya Wardana I Kade Ngurah , Machmudah Machmudah
Published: August 2023

Lansia adalah suatu masa dimana proses produktifitas berpikir, mengingat, menangkap, dan merespon sesuatu sudah mengalami penurunan secara berkala. Tahun 2020, jumlah lansia diprediksi sudah menyamai jumlah balita. Sebelas persen dari 6,9 milyar penduduk dunia adalah lansia. Keluhan sering terjaga pada malam hari dan sulit untuk tidur sering dikeluhkan oleh lansia. Hal ini bisa diakibatkan karena beberapa faktor seperti stress, depresi, kecemasan akibat kesendirian, pasangan yang meninggal, merasa tidak berguna ataupun merasa diabaikan oleh keluarga. Terapi relaksasi otot progresif dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada lansia. Hal ini disebabkan karena terjadi respon relaksasi (Trophotopic) yang menstimulasi semua fungsi dimana kerjanya berlawanan dengan sistem saraf simpatis sehingga tercapai keadaan rilaks dan tenang. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh relaksasi otot progresif terhadap peningkatan kualitas tidur lansia. Sampel berjumlah 2 responden dengan keluhan sering terbangun pada malam hari. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara, observasi menggunakan kuesioner PSQI pre-test dan post-test. Pengaplikasian relaksasi otot progresif ini dilakukan 8 kali mplementasi selama 8 hari. Setelah dilakukan terapi relaksasi otot progresif, kualitas tidur lansia mengalami peningkatan, walaupun tidak signifikan. Hal ini dimungkinkan karena teknik relaksasi otot progresif dapat menenangkan dan membuat tubuh menjadi rileks, sehingga lansia dapat tertidur. Hasil studi ini didukung dengan studi lain yang membuktikan bahwa teknik relaksasi otot progresif mampu meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada lansia. Dari hasil studi yang dilakukan dapat disumpulkan teknik relaksasi otot progresif dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada lansia.
Concept Mapping for Improving Reading Comprehension in Second Language Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ta Na , Razali Abu Bakar
Published: August 2023

Reading is an essential learning tool for students to achieve academic and career success, and the ability to read also has a significant impact on students’ lifelong learning. In the field of ESL/EFL reading teaching, concept mapping has attracted considerable attention as a technique that can be used. To enable researchers and teachers to understand the research focus and application trends of concept mapping in the teaching of ESL/EFL reading, this article provides a literature review of 33 studies published in peer-reviewed journals from 2012 to 2022 on the use of concept mapping in teaching reading comprehension for learners in diverse ESL/EFL contexts. It was found that concept mapping was primarily used and studied among ESL/EFL students at the undergraduate level, serving as an advanced organizer in the pre-reading stage, an instructional medium in the while-reading stage, and a summarizing and evaluation tool in the after-reading stage. It was also found that the application of Kit-Build concept mapping, either in a technology-supported learning environment or with a source connection function, seems to have a promising impact on reading comprehension. Based on these findings, suggestions are provided to ESL/EFL teachers and researchers for better implementation and future research of concept mapping.
Hör-Sehen Strategy to Improve Text Understanding in Learning German for Beginners
Authors: Marantika Juliaans E.R , Tomasouw Jolanda , Wenno Eldaa Crystle , Noya van Delzen June Carmen
Published: August 2023

Abstract. This study investigates the use of the Hör-Sehen strategy in improving students' ability to understand texts in the Receptive course of the German language. This strategy combines what is heard and what is seen (e.g. an audio-visual technique), making it easier for students to understand the content of the text. This research used a mixed methods research design, combining descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods of a Concurrent embedded research model. The data collection techniques used in this study consisted of observation, pre-test implementation, experiment implementation, post-test implementation, questionnaire distribution, and student response questionnaire. Respondents in this study amounted to 30 students of the German language education study program who were at the beginner level. The results show that applying the Hör-Sehen strategy has a statistically significant positive influence on the ability to understand German texts in beginning learners in the Receptive course. The results of the interviews and questionnaires show that using this strategy can focus students' thinking and make them interested and motivated to take part in the learning process. The other results show that the students understand the information contained in the texts, can offer an interpretation, and provide reflection and assessment of a text through exercises and assignments, which are structured according to the steps in this strategy and form an initial understanding of difficult vocabulary in the textKeywords: Language Ability, Text Understanding, Beginning Language Learners, German, Hör-Sehen Strategy
Estrategias interculturales sobre la planificación territorial del cantón Guaranda
Authors: Pilco Rea Magdalena Rosalia , Rangel Sheila
Published: August 2023

La presente investigación realiza una revisión tipo diagnóstico sobre la interculturalidad en la planificación territorial en el marco jurídico internacional, nacional y local. La interculturalidad es considerada una herramienta de lucha cuyo propósito es establecer acciones ligadas hacia la igualdad real de los pueblos, en el sentido no solo cultural sino material. Sin embargo, con el tiempo se vienen gestando desviaciones que distorsionan las tradiciones ancestrales de estos pueblos, atentando contra la continuidad de la identidad cultural. El objetivo de esta investigación es establecer estrategias de mejoras interculturales sobre la planificación territorial del cantón Guaranda-Ecuador, como garantes de protección de los derechos humanos indígenas con miras a la promoción de la inclusión y libertades fundamentales basados en la igualdad, la no discriminación y participación plena en todas las esferas sociales del país. El enfoque metodológico es cualitativo de nivel descriptivo y con un diseño exploratorio que sirvió para identificar elementos en materia intercultural, haciendo contrastes con legislaciones para determinar las tendencias en torno al tema. Los resultados denotan la existencia de procesos que muestran retrocesos en torno a la identidad cultural del pueblo Kichwa en la provincia de Guaranda, debido al descuido de factores como: la alimentación, trabajo comunitario (minga), religión, indumentaria e idioma. Todos ellos han permitido ciertas influencias europeas y occidentales, perdiendo esa filosofía fundamentada en el respeto. Las conclusiones señalan transformaciones sociales devenidas de los efectos que genera la globalización y la tecnología, produciendo un fenómeno que afectan las interdependencias territoriales de las naciones, en especial aquellas que tienen fuertes arraigos con las costumbres indígenas. Estructurar políticas de crecimiento local es tedioso si no se toman en consideración factores dimensionales que cada Estado posee, sobre todo aquellos que relacionados con el crecimiento poblacional y los modelos de inclusión que deben estar por encima de los intereses partidarios.
realidad aumentada como recurso formativo en la educación superior
Authors: Herrera Herrera Fernando Javier , Naranjo Gaibor Jefferson Napoleón , Calderón Agama María Cristina , Albán Yánez Patricia Isabel
Published: August 2023

Los contextos pedagógicos y sus propias prácticas han ido evolucionando. Estas transformaciones con principios reinventados, conducen a generar otros espacios formativos e implementar ciertas tecnologías, como la realidad aumentada, convirtiéndose en un recurso para la formación superior. La presente investigación indaga acerca de la realidad aumentada en los procesos formativos de estudiantes universitarios, llevado a a cabo en dos universidades españolas (Universidad de Sevilla sobre los Universidad de Barcelona). El objetivo del estudio fue inda conocimientos acerca de indagar sobre los tecnologia. . Para ello, se , se empleó un cuestionario a 186 estudiantes participantes y y se practicaron cuatro grupos upos de discusión. Los resultados resaltan el carácter innovador, interesante y lúdico que presenta la realidad aumentada como recurso en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, donde el estudiantado genera una serie de competencias y pasa a ser prosumidor y no consumidor de sus propios objetos digitales. Además, pone de relieve la importancia que alcanza la capacitación tecnológica y pedagógica de los futuros profesionales de la educación.
Análisis del impacto económico provocado por el Covid -19 en las unidades educativas particulares del cantón Guaranda en el periodo 2020-2021
Authors: Lara Marcelo , Navas-Montes Yonaiker
Published: August 2023

Con la aparición de la pandemia, las unidades educativas pertenecientes al cantón Guaranda, comenzaron a tener cambios drásticos, siendo responsable en gran parte la migración de estudiantes, la cual afectó los presupuestos de cada una de las instituciones. El objetivo de la investigación es identificar las causas principales que originaron las masivas migraciones educativas y su relevancia e influencia cuando son analizadas con las decisiones sanitarias tomadas por el Estado ecuatoriano a raíz de la pandemia que, de alguna manera, impactaron al ámbito socioeconómico del cantón. El enfoque metodológico es cuantitativo, de campo, no experimental de tipo descriptivo, trasversal. La técnica empleada fue la encuesta mediante el diseño de un cuestionario aplicado a 403 padres de familia de las unidades educativas (UE) investigadas. Los resultados denotan que la reducción de estudiantes en el año lectivo 2020-2021 en las unidades educativas particulares del cantón Guaranda ha sido bastante considerable en comparación con el 2019-2020, observándose una disminución de 31% de estudiantes la UE Santa Mariana de Jesús, 7% en la UE García y 30% en la Escuela de Educación Básica Jesús de Nazareth. Esto es producido por la afectación económica que ha provocado la pandemia en cada una de las familias del sector. Las conclusiones dejan entre ver que, las causas de la migración son derivativas por la disminución del ingreso familiar, cierre de negocios y suspensión del trasporte y las decisiones tomadas por el ejecutivo nacional.
Discovery strategies in english listening skills based on the use of technological devices.
Authors: Iza Pazmiño Sarah Jacuqeline , Pico Balseca Karla Lissette , Jordan Buenaño Cristina , Encalada Trujillo Edgar Guadia
Published: August 2023

In the field of English language teaching, the aim is to promote the discovery strategy, which seeks to improve listening skills in English, by providing the ability to distinguish the sound and the word in a more autonomous way, in addition, it allows it to be an active process where the listener uses his linguistic and contextual knowledge to achieve the understanding of the message motivated by the use of technological devices. Therefore, the objective of the study was to know the support of the discovery strategy in the listening ability of the English language by the use of technological devices in high school students. With a mixed approach, with a correlational type of research and a quasi-experimental design. For the study population, the students of the Glenn Doman Educational Unit were considered, under a non-probabilistic sampling by convenience, 56 students of the tenth year of basic education of the city of Ambato were selected. Subsequently, two groups were formed, a control group and an experimental group, with the same number of participants (28). As an instrument, the standardized PET test level B1 of English was applied to both groups to identify the level of listening comprehension of the English language in these students. The research consisted of applying the discovery strategy for two days a week for two months, while the control group continued with the traditional method. The research showed that the discovery strategy positively influences the students' listening skills. Finally, the development of aspects such as the recognition of words, phrases, or stories, as well as the comprehension and ability to make inferences when unfamiliar terms are used was evidenced.
Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Structures with Concrete Deficiency Caused by In-situ Quality Management Issues
Authors: Aljaafreh Areen , Alzubi Yazan , Al-Kharabsheh Eslam , Yasin Bilal
Published: August 2023

Concrete is a widely used building material known for its cost-effectiveness and high resistance compared to alternative materials. However, uncertainties in the casting process due to variations in the environment and human error can compromise its strength, increasing the risk of collapse when subjected to seismic excitations. Previous studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects of earthquake vibrations on buildings and infrastructure. This study aims to fill the research gap by investigating the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) structures constructed with lower-quality concrete under near-fault pulse-like ground motions. The main objective of this research is to assess the impact of diminished concrete strength on structural rigidity and susceptibility to ground disturbances. Specifically, the study aims to quantify the extent of performance changes in defective structures, particularly those constructed with poor-quality concrete, in response to seismic activities. To achieve this, the research involves developing multiple finite element models and conducting nonlinear analysis to scrutinize their behavior. A key focus of the study is to compare the performance of various RC buildings with concrete defects to that of a benchmark model. This comparative analysis highlights the influence of suboptimal quality control on the nonlinear behavior of RC structures. Furthermore, the study examines the correlation between changes in building response and earthquake characteristics to provide comprehensive insights into the potential risks associated with substandard construction practices. Based on the results of this study, it was found that inadequate quality control of concrete significantly impacts the performance of RC frames subjected to pulse-like ground motions. The decrease in compressive strength of the concrete led to noticeable increases in various structural parameters, including story shear, overturning moments, story displacement, drifts, accelerations, and hysteretic energy. These findings highlight the detrimental effects of compromised concrete quality on the overall structural response. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-08-010 Full Text: PDF
Scientific Discoveries and Inventions of Lee de Forest, which Contributed to the Progress in Radio Tube Technology and Social Development
Authors: Pestrikov Viktor
Published: August 2023

The scientific discoveries and inventions of Lee de Forest, which left a noticeable mark in radio tube technologies and society, are considered and analyzed. De Forest’s struggle for priority in opening feedback in an audio frequency amplifier is described. The superiority of de Forest in recording sound on film based on the Phonofilm technology invented by him was noted. It is shown how in the dramatic life of de Forest there was a place not only for scientific research, but also for love for women.
Minimum Concentration of Stingless Bee Propolis (Trigona sp.) in Inhibiting the Growth of Dandruff Bacteria
Authors: Hasan Akhmad Endang Zainal , Artika I Made , Bagjavicenna Erlank
Published: August 2023

Lack of confidence in men and women, one of which is when there is dandruff on the hair and scalp. Hair loss is a further symptom of the presence of white scales on the scalp that cause itching. The presence of excessive microorganisms can aggravate this dandruff. Ingredients such as ketocanozole, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide and sulfur are compounds commonly used in shampoo formulas. Propolis is an alternative natural ingredient to treat dandruff. The purpose of this study was to determine the minimum growth inhibitory concentration (MIC) of propolis against dandruff-causing bacteria. Dandruff-causing microbes were isolated from dandruff hair and with the well method in a petri dish, the minimum growth inhibitory concentration of propolis was determined. The microbial colonies produced were very diverse with a round shape like grapes, yellowish white in color. The concentration of 6.25% is the MIC value of propolis extract against dandruff microbes. The effectiveness values against ketoconazole and propolis X from the tested propolis extract were 223.52% and 99.59%, respectively.

 

Keywords: hair loss, dandruff, propolis, bacteria , Trigona