bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mapping Undermined Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Floods
Authors: Anwer Izza , Yousuf Muhammad Irfan
Published: May 2022

This paper reports the undermined potential of broad range of (Information and communication technologies) ICTs that remained effective yet unnoticed in different flood-phases to exchange traffic, travel, and evacuation related information. The objective was to identify convenient ICTs that people found operational in life cycle of a flood. For the purpose, ICTs were tested in relation to 18 different variables based on personal capabilities, demographic, and vehicle-based information etc.

Samples of 105 and 102 subjects were recruited from flood-prone communities of developing and developed case-studies respectively, through random sampling and analyzed through Multinomial Logistic Regression. Those categories of independent variables that showed p-value ≥ 0.05 were considered to model the results. The main findings showed that in developed countries TV, mobile phone subscriptions and international news channels were prominent source of information whilst in developing countries multiple messengers, Facebook and contributory websites were impactful for information dissemination. The results are useful for academia, engineers, and policy makers and for future work same variables can be tested for different disaster affected communities.
A Public Value-Based, Multilevel Evaluation Framework to Examine Public Bike-Sharing Systems. Implications for Cities’ Sustainable Transport Policies
Authors: Podgórniak-Krzykacz Aldona , Przywojska Justyna , Trippner-Hrabi Justyna
Published: May 2022

This article proposes a multilevel bike-sharing assessment framework based on the concept of public value. This approach makes it possible to combine customer satisfaction with the transport service system with determinants of demand for bicycle services in the form of value. The framework aims to evaluate the parameters of public bike systems (PBS) that determine user value, and that co-create user value, system value, and social and ecological value, to identify the characteristics of the bicycle that need improvement in order to meet users’ needs and optimize quality. The framework uses empirical verification through satisfaction surveys of PBS users in Lodz, Poland. The results of the study were subjected to factor analysis, which revealed four groups of factors that satisfy public bike users: (1) impact on the health, environment, mobility and traffic in the city, (2) reliability, and comfort, (3) intramodality, (4) price and technical availability.
Effect of Films Thickness on Structural and Optical Properties of Gold (Au) Thin Films Prepared by DC Magnetron Sputtering
Authors: Amer Moatasim , Ghazai Alaa Jabbar
Published: May 2022

In this paper, the effect of films thickness on the structural and optical properties of gold (Au) thin films prepared by the DC sputtering method was studied. At three different deposition times, three samples of gold thin films of three different thicknesses (200,400, and 600 nm) were prepared. X-ray diffraction patterns, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) images, as well as optical spectroscopy, were used to characterize thin films. The crystalline structure of gold thin films was determined by the XRD pattern which showed to be cubic phase and polycrystalline in nature. The preferred orientation was (111) at 2Ѳ equal 37.4. The effect of deposition time on the morphology of the deposited films was visualized with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) which showed a homogenous surface with nanoparticles with a diameter size of 50-100 nm. Changes in deposition time caused variations in roughness, thickness, and surface quality, as shown by AFM results. UV-Vis reflection spectroscopy was also used to investigate the optical properties of thin films.
Nannobiostratigraphy and Paleoecology of Fat'ha Formation, Bashiqa Anticline, Northeastern Iraq
Authors: Al-Shareefi Dr. Ibrahim , Al-Badrani Omar , Kharofa Luma
Published: May 2022

Fifteen samples of limestone, marls and, clay from the Fat'ha Formation are obtained from the location of Bashiqa village, Bashiqa anticline, Northeastern Iraq. A detailed investigation is carried out, during which twenty-four species of calcareous nannofossils identified, twenty- one are descried from other regions while three are left under an open name because of lack of material or insufficient samples. Besides, seventeen species of Ostracoda fossils were picked and diagnosed, including two subspecies, belonging to ten genera, and four subgenera.

The recorded calcareous nannofossil assemblages include two biozones which are from the lower to the upper part of the section: (1)  Helicosphaera ampliaperta Interval  Biozone  (CNM6); (2)  Discoaster signus Interval Biozone (CNM7). These biozones are correlated with other calcareous nannofossils biozones from both local and regional sections that lead to conclude the age of the Middle Miocene(Burdigalian to Laghian).

The paleoenvironment of the Fat'ha Formation was determined through the use of the environmental evidence of the Ostracoda fossils, which indicated oscillating periods which vary from normal salinity to brackish and saline environments, with shallow lagoonal environment and sometimes deep lagoonal environment that do not exceed the margin of shelf zone.
2D Seismic Data Analysis of Judaida Structure, Northern Iraq
Authors: Naji Omar A. , AL-Kubaisi Manal Sh. , AL-Heety Emad A.
Published: May 2022

This research aims to study the structural analysis of the 2D reflection seismic data for the Judaida subsurface structure located in Kirkuk province, northern Iraq. It is located 60 Km southwest of Kirkuk oil field, and 35 Km southwest of Jambur oil field, the Daquq River passes through the study area. The reflectors in the seismic section were picked and identified by using the synthetic seismograms generated from the logs data of the Jd-1 well. Three main seismic reflectors, Fatha, Jeribe, and the Euphrates were chosen. These mentioned sedimentary formations were deposited during the Middle Miocene, Lower Miocene, and Early-Mid Miocene respectively. Time and depth maps were drawn for these three reflectors by processing average data from Jd-1well. The structural interpretation results showed a structural closure on both time and depth domains in the middle of the study area. Judaida structure represented an asymmetrical longitudinal anticline fold. The Northeast limb has a dipping angle of 6-8 degrees more dip than the Southwest limb that has a dipping angle of 1-6 degrees, and the direction of the axis of the general structure is towards the Northwest-Southeast. The general dipping of the fold is toward the north east.
On Large-Lifting and Large-Supplemented Modules
Authors: Abduljaleel Amira A. , Yaseen Sahira M.
Published: May 2022

In this paper, we introduce the concepts of Large-lifting and Large-supplemented modules as a generalization of lifting and supplemented modules.  We also give some results and properties of this new kind of modules.
Caps by Groups Action on the PG(3,8)
Authors: Al-seraji Najm Abdulzahra Makhrib , Al-Rikabi Abeer  Jabbar , Al-Zangana Emad Bakr
Published: May 2022

In this paper, the -caps are created by action of groups on the three-dimensional projective space over the Galois field of order eight. The types of -caps are also studied and determined either they form complete caps or not.
Fuzzy α- Topological Vector Space
Authors: Hameed Suhad K.
Published: May 2022

In this study, the concept of fuzzy α-topological vector space is introduced by using the concept  fuzzy α-open set , some properties of fuzzy α-topological vector spaces are proved .We also show that the space is -space iff every singleton set is fuzzy α- closed .Finally, the convex property and its relation with the interior points are discussed.
Influence of the Induced Magnetic and Rotation on Mixed Convection Heat Transfer for the Peristaltic Transport of Bingham plastic Fluid in an Asymmetric Channel
Authors: Mohaisen Hatem Nahi , Abdalhadi Ahmed M.
Published: May 2022

In  this paper,  the peristaltic flow under the impact  of  heat transfer, rotation and induced magnetic field of a two dimensional for the Bingham plastic fluid is discussed. The coupling among of momentum with rotational, energy and the induced magnetic field equations are achieved by the perturbation approximation method and the mathematica software to solve  equations that are nonlinear partial differential equations. The fluid moves in an asymmetric channel, and assumption the long wavelength and low Reynolds number, approximation are used for deriving a solution of the flow.  Expression of the axial velocity, temperature, pressure gradient, induced magnetic field, magnetic force, current density are developed the effect of rotation, a stress on the lower and upper channel and stream function. The quantities flow have been tested for variant parameters. The impact of the Bingham, Brinkman, Hartman and Grashof numbers are also tested for different values to indicate the effect on the move of flow fluid. The applications  can be seen through many graphics.
Algal study in the springs and streams from Shaqlawa district, Erbil Province, Iraq II- Zygnematales
Authors: Toma Janan Jabbar , Aziz Farhad Hassan
Published: May 2022

Zygnematales an order of green algae in Shaqlawa District Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, has been studied in eighteen sites, distributed between twelve springs and six along the streams within Shaqlawa district from September2019 to August2020. A total of 116 species belonging to 9 genera were identified. The most dominant genera included Spirogyra and Cosmarium (31, 30) taxa respectively. Out of them, 30 species were recorded for the first time in Iraq. Newly found genera included one species each for Cylindrocystis, Debarya, Hallasia and Staurastrum, nine species belonged to Mougeotia, three species returned to Closterium, and fourteen genera were related to Cosmarium .Growth of Zygnemataceae and Desmids increased in the summer than during the winter season. A brief description as well as the measurement is given for each species.
Evaluating the in vitro anti-Leishmanial activity of essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon Citratus against Leishmania Donovani
Authors: Abdullah Mahmmoud Shakir , Alqaisi Amjed Qays Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

Leishmania is one of the protozoan parasites that are transferred to human by infected sand flies and gives rise to a range of diseases entitled as Leishmaniasis. More than 20 known species of Leishmania can infect humans and cause various clinical symptoms. Three most known clinical manifestations are Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL), Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (MCL) and Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) (kala-azar or black fever). The difference in the clinical form dependent on several factors: species of Leishmania, type of vector that transmits the Leishmania, and the immune status of an infected individual. The current drugs which are used as anti-leishaminial treatment are characterized by enormous side effects, including their toxicity to human, long term treatment, liver problems and huge cost. Therefore, there is a necessity to find an alternative treatment marked as low cost, more specific against parasite’s stages, and metabolic pathways, and non-toxicity to human. Plants are considered one of the important sources for the remedy of the tropical diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Cymbopogon Citratus (lemon grass) is a herbal medicine used as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-malarial, anti-protozoal and for gastrointestinal problems remedy. In order to detect the effects of C. Citratus against Leishmaniasis, in this study, serial dilution for the essential oil of C.citratus (1000, 500, 250, 125, 62.5 and 31.25) µg/ml were used against L. donovani Promastigotes. Viability was also evaluated at 24, 48 and 72 hours post-treatment. The results revealed that high concentrations (1000, 500 and 250) µg/ml were more effective than other concentrations during all time intervals, and IC50 values were 640, 492 and 442 µg/ml at 24, 48 and 72 hours respectively. In conclusion, this current study is one of a persistent search to find new treatments characterized by its high activity and low adverse effects to treat protozoa parasites for instance, Leishmania, and displays the effectiveness of the essential oils as a promising alternative
Impact of Tharthar Arm on the Composition and Diversity of Rotifera in Tigris River North of Baghdad, Iraq
Authors: Majeed Osama S. , Nashaat Muhanned R. , Al-Azawi Ahmed J. M.
Published: May 2022

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tharthar Arm on the composition and diversity of Rotifera in Tigris River. Six sampling sites were selected, two on Tharthar Arm and four along the Tigris River, one before the confluence as a control site and the others downstream of the confluence. Seventy-seven species of Rotifera were identified in Tigris, whereas, 60 in the arm. The results showed that low density of Rotifera in Tharthr Arm decreased the density in Tigris from 239812.4 upstream of the confluence to 223315.5 at immediate downstream of the confluence. It also declined the mean values of richness, evenness and Shannon diversity indices from 5.19, 0.69 and 2.14 bit/Ind., before the confluence to 3.97, 0.73 and 2.00 bit/Ind. below the confluence, respectively. Moreover, the highest similarity value was between sites 1 and 6 reached 83.27%, while the lowest value was between sites 1 and 2 recorded as 60.52%. For constancy index, the highest value was 14 in site 1 and the lowest was 8 in site 2.
A Study of Batting out-of-form in One-Day International Cricket
Authors: De Silva Dinithi , Silva Rajitha M. , Jayasinghe Chathuri L.
Published: May 2022

When a batter scores low in a series of innings, lack of self-confidence generated as a result coupled with poor batting strategies may lead to scoring even lower in the immediately preceding innings. In a team game like Cricket, the out-of-form status of a batter may affect the outcome of the game. This motivated us to explore a statistical method to detect batting inconsistency of a batter in Cricket. One-sided Exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) control chart was employed due to its evident capability in rapid detection of upward or downward changes in the process mean. The analysis of this study considered ODI batters, who were engaged in the sport during the past decade belonging to seven different cricket nations. An observation of out-of-control state in a control chart was recognized as a batter experiencing an out-of-form performance phase and basic sensitizing rules were utilized to detect non-random and unnatural variation which were explained as warning signals of batting inconsistency. As a demonstration of the proposed method, EWMA control charts of a few popular batters were presented and analyzed which revealed some interesting findings related to their ODI career performance. When an occurrence of a clear downward sequence was detected in the control chart, it was decided that the batter has been out-of-form during that phase. The proposed method can be utilized to dynamically evaluate career batting performance through detection of out-of-form status of batsmen using their recent past scores and this would facilitate effective player selection for the next game.
Orientation metaphor in Economic Discourse (based on the headlines of Russian and Vietnamese Internet publications)
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung , Perfilieva Natalia  Vladimirovna
Published: May 2022

This article is devoted to the use of orientation metaphors in economic discourse in the headlines of Vietnamese and Russian online publications. The aim of the study is to identify the main types of conceptual orientation metaphors in Russian and Vietnamese, which are based on different spatial oppositions, as well as to establish the frequency of use of these metaphors in the headlines of Internet articles on economic topics. The research material was headlines taken from leading Vietnamese and Russian online publications for 2019-2022, which contain orientation metaphors. The main research methods are component analysis, comparative analysis, conceptual analysis method and continuous sampling method. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it is the first time that orientation metaphors in the Russian and Vietnamese languages have been studied. As a result of the work, the main types of orientation metaphors in the headings of economic texts are identified: top - bottom; forward - backward; right - left; inside - out, and similarities and differences in the use of these metaphors in Russian and Vietnamese are also presented. Based on the analysis of examples, it can be concluded that the use of orientation metaphors in the headlines of Russian and Vietnamese articles on economic topics has many similarities, despite the differences in geographical location, as well as in the economic systems of the two countries.
Analysis of derivational relations of a word in the framework of the study of the linguistic picture of the world (based on the material of the Quebec version of the French language)
Authors: Afonina Maria Mikhailovna
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine a fragment of the linguistic picture of the world (LPW) of the French-speaking part of Canada by analyzing the derivational relations of the Quebec word patate (potato). The paper analyzes the linguistic characteristics of lexical units that are derived from this word: origin, internal form, structure of meaning, connection of Quebecisms with their analogues from the central version of the French language; also defines the elements of these units, which contain ethno-cultural content (elements that directly form the LPW of French Canadians). The subject of the study is the patterns underlying word-formation relationships, as well as cognitive structures transmitted by the lexical units under study. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that the analysis of the relations of the lexeme with the units derived from it is carried out on the material of the Quebec version of the French language in order to characterize the features of the Canadian LPW. In the course of the research, such methods as etymological analysis, analysis of the internal form of a word or phrase, semantic analysis are used. As a result of the work carried out, the ethnolinguistic characteristics (linguistic characteristics that convey the cultural specificity of the ethnic group) of the lexical units under consideration were identified, as well as cognitive schemes that contributed to the formation of units formed on the basis of the patate lexeme. The results of this study can be used in lexicographic practice, as well as in the framework of research in the field of cognitive linguistics and linguoculturology.
Gift-exchange in the Amarna Letters:A Concise Study of the Letters from the Great Kings
Authors: Perazzone Rivero Emma
Published: May 2022

In this article, we will look at the concept of reciprocal gifts and gift-exchanges in the corpus known as the Amarna letters. In order to observe reciprocity in the Amarna letters, we will ascertain the presence of a return gift for every present sent, as well as the idea of reciprocity in the repetition of said structure of gift-exchange. In the Amarna letters, we bear witness to an important network of contacts established between Near Eastern nations of the fourteenth and thirteenth centuries BCE. The geographical extent of the Amarna letters leaves no doubt about the central part played by the Egyptian kings of this period within the political, economic and social context of the great powers of the Near East. This study will focus on the gift-exchanges within the Amarna letters, taking into account the contextual differences between Egypt and each of its main partners: Babylonia, Assyria, Mitanni, Hatti, Arzawa and Alashiya. We will also consider diplomatic or interdynastic marriages as occasions for gift-exchange, as well as tools used to establish and maintain political and personal alliances between the kings
Minimally invasive nummular approach to a giant meningioma of the anterior fossa
Authors: Mandel Mauricio , Correa Bastianon Santiago Raphael Augusto , da Silva Igor Araújo Ferreira
Published: May 2022

Background:

Several approaches are described for giant meningiomas of the anterior skull base. Recently, endonasal endoscopic approaches have been described as a minimally invasive (MI) alternative. However, the extension of dissection of the nose cavity and the risks of CSF leak do not fit in the MI prerogatives. We present an operative video illustrating a MI transcortical approach through a nummular craniotomy for a giant meningioma of the anterior fossa.

Case Description:

We report an 83-year-old female patient. On neurological examination, she was drowsy and hemiparetic on the left side. MRI scan demonstrated a giant anterior fossa lesion (7.6 × 6.2 × 6 cm). An 1.5 diameter craniotomy was placed in the right frontal region after MRI 3D reconstruction analysis. The first step was to debulk the core of the tumor with the ultrasonic aspirator. An important aspect is that the surgeon needs to rotate its positions around the patient in a 360° fashion for a total resection. The final step was to inspect the surgical cavity with the endoscope to check for any remaining tumor. The patient was discharged home 1 day after the surgery with no new deficits.

Conclusion:

Giant meningiomas of the anterior fossa are a different entity. When they reach the cortical surface, the surgical approach can be different from the common skull base meningiomas. We demonstrate that a MI transcortical approach can be a safe alternative for giant meningiomas, especially for high-risk patients, as the elderly ones.
Cerebral toxoplasmosis in a patient with multiple myeloma
Authors: Parasram Melvin , Arevalo-Perez Julio
Published: May 2022

Background:

Cerebral toxoplasmosis is a rare complication of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) after autologous stem cell transplant (SCT). Imaging characteristics can be helpful in leading to rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Case Description:

A 76-year-old man with relapsed/refractory IgA kappa MM status post autologous SCT who presented to the hospital with altered mental status. His hospital course was complicated by rapid decompensation to obtundation requiring intubation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain revealed numerous ring-enhancing lesions with eccentric target signs, which were concerning for cerebral toxoplasmosis. Diagnosis was confirmed with positive toxoplasma cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction test.

Conclusion:

Cerebral toxoplasmosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for MM patients who present with altered mental status and neurologic findings. The ring-enhancing lesion with eccentric target sign on MRI can be helpful in the diagnosis of cerebral toxoplasmosis.
Attitude and Practice of General Dental Practitioners and other Dental Specialties towards Pediatric Dentistry in Pakistan
Authors:   School of Dentistry, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, PIMS Islamabad., Zalan Abul Khair
Published: May 2022

OBJECTIVE: Pediatric patients have high unmet treatment needs in Pakistan. There are only a handful of pediatric dentists in Pakistan. Thus, the dental services to child patients have to be dependent on general dentists and other dental specialists. The aim of this study was to assess the attitude and practice of the dentists towards clinical pediatric dentistry in Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among the dentists in Pakistan. RESULTS: A total of 372 dentists participated in the study. These included 122 (32.8%) males and 250 (67.2%) females. The majority of the participants (n = 272, 73.1%) were between the ages of 25 to 35 years. As compared to other dentists, a significantly greater number of general dentists (p < 0.008) had received any training in the behavioral management of children. Operative dentists reported practicing more of the various procedures in child patients (pit and fissure sealants, stainless steel crowns, pulpectomies, fluoride varnishes, pulpotomies and restorations), as compared to the other dentists. Even though the operative dentists performed more of these procedures, more than 50% of them still did not frequently perform any of the procedures. A total of 244 (65.6%) dentists wanted to attend pediatric dentistry courses, if available. CONCLUSION: There is a major gap in the needs and availability of pediatric dentistry services. More training needs to be conducted at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in pediatric dentistry. KEYWORDS: Pediatric dentistry, general dentists, other dental specialists, attitude and practices.
Assessment of Precautionary Measures Medical Students & Doctors Practiced at Eid-ul-Adha during COVID-19
Authors:   Bolan Medical College, Quetta., Saeed Usama , Saeed Javaria , Khan Nabiha Farasat , Saeed Muhammad
Published: May 2022

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the precautionary measures that medical students and clinicians practiced during Eid-ul-Adha' 2020." METHODOLOGY: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted on medical students and doctors/clinicians/faculty in Balochistan, where the questionnaire (10 items) was posted on google platforms after Eid-ul-Adha between 10th to 31st December 2020. Inclusion criteria consisted of first to third year medical students and clinicians whereas fourth and final year, house officers and postgraduate students were excluded. Pilot study demonstrated reliability of questionnaire Cronbach's alpha 0.624. SPSS version 23 was used for analysis. RESULTS: In current study majority (n=82/126) of the study participants were males, more than half of them were medical students (n=73/126). Eighty percent (80%) participants (n=66/82) offered Eid's congregational prayer in masjids, 11/82 prayed at home only five (n=5/82) of them didn't perform prayer at all; majority (64%) of them practiced SOPs at the time of prayer in Masjid. In family gatherings, 73% followed all precautionary measures whereas 10% avoided SOP's. At the time of ritual livestock sacrifice, 62% participants followed whereas only 10% didn't follow to any precautions. During meat distribution, 68.5% study participants practiced all precautionary measures and just 2.7% did not follow SOP's during meat distribution. No significant difference was found between medical students and doctors in practicing precautionary measures, except during meat distribution (p-0.009). CONCLUSION: Medical students and doctors practiced precautionary measures well. However, statistically significant relation was found between medical students and doctors praying in masjids and maintaining a safe distance in Eid gatherings during this pandemic. KEYWORDS: COVID-19, Eid-ul-Adha, Precautionary Measures, Medical Students, Doctors.
Xerostomia Diagnosis – A Narrative Review
Authors:   y, Institute of Dentistry, CMH Lahore Medical College, Khalid Ayesha , Elahi Savaiz , Qurban Arsha , Atif Saira
Published: May 2022

Xerostomia can be defined as a feeling of dryness of mouth, which may or may not be accompanied with reduced salivary secretions. Xerostomia may result in localized and systemic disturbances within the body. The overall global prevalence of xerostomia is 22% with wide variation among different countries due to difference in target population. This review presents the recent literature on the diagnostic methodologies that are present in recent times through subjective and objective corridors. The most commonly used subjective methods for the xerostomia diagnosis include: Fox questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Xerostomia Inventory (XI), and Shortened Xerostomia Inventory (SXI). Objective xerostomia diagnostic tools include salivary flow rate assessment. Aside from this, there are numerous radiographical modalities that can be used especially in diagnosing salivary gland disorders or radiation exposure due to oncological treatments which can also provide the added information to diagnose or monitor xerostomia. These radiographic tools include computer tomography (CT), scintigraphy, sialography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography. Different combination of tools gives a better xerostomia assessment, selection of which also depends on the age and health condition of the patient. KEYWORDS: flow rate; hyposalivation; diagnosis; oral dryness; salivary gland dysfunction
Radiographic Location of Mental Foramen in Dentate Adults Visiting Dental Hospitals of Peshawar
Authors:   Peshawar Dental College, Warsak Road, Peshawar, Safdar Shamayem , Rashid Momena , Khan Sadia Hassan , Ijaz Faiza , Shah Syed Amjad , Riaz Zudia
Published: May 2022

OBJECTIVES: To determine the location of mental foramen in panoramic radiographs of dentate adults in local population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visiting the Peshawar dental hospital, Khyber college of dentistry and Sardar begum dental hospital, Peshawar. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted in outpatient department of three dental hospitals of Peshawar from November 2018 to April 2019. A total of 280 subjects (140 males, 140 females) were included that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Subjects underwent the standard OPG procedure. JPEG file format of OPG images were analyzed by Adobe Photoshop software 2008 version to analyze the location of mental foramen. RESULTS: The mental foramen was located in class I, 0 cases (0%), class II, 11 cases (2%), classIII, 295 cases (53%), class IV, 245 cases (44%) and class V, 9 cases (1%). CONCLUSION: The most common location of mental foramen in local population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was between mandibular 1st and 2nd premolar (Class III). KEYWORDS: Mental foramen, Panoramic radiograph, Adobe Photoshop software
Amlodipine-Associated Gingival Hyperplasia: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors:   Riphah International University, Islamabad., Butt Amara , Sohail Kanwal , Kiyani Amber
Published: May 2022

Gingival overgrowth can be adverse reaction of calcium channel blockers. Although nifedipine is commonly associated with this process, some case reports have also implicated amlodipine as a possible etiology. Here we present a case of a 59-yearold Pakistani female who developed gingival hyperplasia secondary to amlodipine use. We believe that the knowledge about amlodipine-associated gingival hyperplasia is necessary for dentists, so they can accurately diagnose this condition and provide appropriate management. KEYWORDS: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO), gingival hyperplasia, amlodipine
Construction Safety Leadership in Indonesia’s Disaster Challenges
Authors: Indrayana Desiderius Viby , Suraji Akhmad
Published: May 2022

Indonesia is widely recognized as the country of the Ring of Fire and classified as highly vulnerable country to natural disasters. The National Disaster Management Agency stated that Indonesia has recorded more than 12,000 natural disasters which caused damage to infrastructure, property, livelihoods and fatalities. Fast responses of the disaster are crucial. Effective safety leadership is considered as an important factor to ensure disaster response system efficiently operate. Construction industry also plays a vital role to expedite the response. This study attempts to explore stakeholders’ safety leadership in construction sector to obtain an overview whether it is very much needed or not. It also intends to explore the challenges of safety leadership enhancement related to disaster response. This study provides an overview of the safety leadership needed and the challenges faced by stakeholders to resolve the challenges with the appropriate safety leadership factors in dealing with natural disasters.
Spatiotemporal variability of rainfall over Jharkhand (India)
Authors: Yadav Shraddha , Singh Deepika , Lal Manohar
Published: May 2022

Changing rainfall has significant effect on water resources, agricultural output and hence economy. This study deals with the analysis of the historical spatiotemporal variability of rainfall the State of Jharkhand over a period of 60 years (1954–2013). The objective for the present analysis was to identify long and short-term change in the amount of rainfall in Jharkhand region at various spatial scales.
Localized mechanism a way forward approach: A case study of covid -19 pandemic in Ladakh, India
Authors: Akbar Mohmad , Khan Amir Ali , Bhat M. Shafi
Published: May 2022

The importance of localized mechanisms was highly realized during the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused a global emergency. The existing mechanisms available at the international, national and state-level miserably suffered during the pandemic which increased subsequent risks in many sectors like education, health, tourism, economy, trade, supply chain and psycho-social health issues. In addition, the existing hazards are continuously occurring with their cascading implications, emphasizing a need for localized mechanisms. The present study endeavours to understand the pivotal role of localized mechanisms in emergency hazard situations. It focuses on Covid-19 as the sudden unexpected hazard in Ladakh Region, India. The impacts of the Covid-19 hazard were analyzed on different sectors with the help of the Analytical Hierarchal Process (AHP) method. The results show major impacts of Covid-19 hazard on health (0.34) followed by education (0.24), economy (0.18), trade (0.15) and psycho-social issues (0.09). The results were employed to highlight the need of localized mechanism to overcome the challenges in the existing traditional disaster management mechanism. A brief localized management mechanism has been worked out for the Covid-19 pandemic in one of the districts of Ladakh. Similarly, advanced localized mechanisms can help to deal with uncertain emergencies or sudden hazards in remote regions.
Alcohol Content in the Fermentation Process of Cassava Tape utilizing Garlic Extract as a Yeast Supplement
Authors: . Ibrahim , . Jalaluddin , Ridhwan Muhammad , Rasool Akhtar , Zulfajri Muhammad
Published: May 2022

The tape food is making through the fermentation process using yeast as a primary ingredient. A yeast supplement can be used to improve the fermentation process. In this study, the effect of garlic extract as a natural yeast supplement in making the yellow cassava tape was evaluated. A non-factorial completely randomized design with five treatments and four repetitions was performed as a research approach. The collected data were processed using an additive linear ANOVA model. The results show that a mixture with 3.0 g garlic extract highly improved the alcohol production for fermenting the yellow cassava tape. Based on the statistical analysis, Fcal (3.99) was higher than Ftab (2.90). The use of different garlic extract amounts exhibited a better improvement of the fermentation process than without the use of the garlic extract. An insufficient or excessive amount of yeast can affect alcohol production. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the exact garlic extract amount as the additional yeast supplement to produce cassava tape.
Upaya Promotif Untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Ibu Balita Tentang Stunting dengan Media Integrating Card di Posyandu Kenanga 3 Puskesmas Kebon IX
Authors: Heryani Neni , Suryani Suryani , Ardianti Weni
Published: May 2022

Stunting is not considered a serious problem that needs to be followed up immediately. Mothers with children who suffer from stunting have wrong knowledge. Efforts to increase the knowledge of mothers of infants and toddlers about stunting can be done by using integrating card media. The purpose of this study was to see the effect of promotive efforts to increase the knowledge of mothers under five about stunting with media integrating cards at Posyandu Kenanga 3 Puskesmas Kebon IX in 2021. This research is a Pre Experiment with a one group design research design. This research was conducted from March 2021 to September 2021 at Posyandu Kenanga 3 Puskesmas Kebon IX. The population in this study were 55 mothers of children under five at Posyandu Kenanga 3 Puskesmas Kebon IX. The sample in this study were 36 people who were taken by accidental sampling technique. Collecting data using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate using paired sample T test. The results of this study showed that the knowledge of mothers after being treated using media integrating cards about stunting mostly had poor knowledge, namely 23 people (63.9%) and knowledge of mothers after being given treatment mostly had good knowledge, namely 31 people (86, 1%). There is an effect of promotive efforts to increase the knowledge of mothers under five about stunting with media integrating cards with a p value of 0.000 <0.05. The results showed that promotive efforts using media integrating cards could increase knowledge about stunting. For this reason, it is expected to increase knowledge in the field of health sciences and insight into health promotion using media integrating cards and increase knowledge in counseling about stunting
Strategi Pengelolaan Stres Perawat selama masa Pandemi COVID-19 : Studi Febomenologi
Authors: Sekani Niriyah  , Malini Hema , Fernandes Feri , Sasmita Heppi
Published: May 2022

Kondisi pandemi COVID-19 yang terjadi secara mendadak dan proses penyebarannya yang sangat cepat, merupakan sejarah baru dan belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya. Perawat merupakan profesi yang paling berisiko mengalami dampak psikologis akibat pandemi yang terjadi sejak 2020. Perubahan prosedur perawatan, risiko tertular dan ketidakpastian berakhirnya pandemi menjadi stressor bagi perawat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengeksplorasi pengalaman terkait strategi pengelolaan stres perawat selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Partisipan penelitian dipilih berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisa data menggunakan teknik Colaizzi. Penelitian ini mendapatkan lima tema, yaitu mencegah penyebaran virus, melakukan kegiatan yang disukai, bercerita dengan orang lain, menjaga kesehatan fisik, dan keyakinan spiritual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perawat mampu melakukan pengelolaan stres yang baik dalam upaya pemeliharaan kesehatan mental selama pandemi. Perlu adanya kerja sama dari berbagai pihak dalam mencapai keberhasilan dalam menangani pandemi.
Hubungan Karakteristik Sosio-Demografi dengan Penggunaan Tubektomi pada Peserta KB Wanita di Indonesia
Authors: Febriana Yessi , Wibowo Adik
Published: May 2022

Penggunaan metode kontrasepsi jangka panjang dan permanen pada wanita yaitu tubektomi masih sangat rendah di Indonesia. Berbagai studi penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor sosio-demografi mempunyai pengaruh dalam pemilihan tubektomi sebagai metode kontrasepsi bagi wanita. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan karakteristik sosio-demografi dengan penggunaan tubektomi pada wanita peserta KB di Indonesia dengan menggunakan data Survei Demografi dan Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) tahun 2017. Desain penelitian dalam studi ini adalah cross sectional, kemudian dilakukan analisis bivariat dan regresi logistik. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa jumlah anak hidup memiliki hubungan yang paling signifikan terhadap penggunaan tubektomi (Pv = 0,005; OR = 6,07). Faktor lain yang juga berhubungan yaitu kelompok umur 25-34 tahun (Pv = 0,005; OR = 0,034), wilayah tinggal di pedesaan (Pv = 0,005; OR = 0,525), status ekonomi menengah bawah (Pv = 0,005; OR = 0,906), status wanita bekerja (Pv = 0,005; OR = 1,288), jumlah anak ideal â‰¥ 3 (Pv = 0,005; OR = 1,547), pengambilan keputusan ber KB yang dilakukan secara bersama antara suami dan responden (Pv = 0,005; OR = 0,327), dan pengetahuan wanita tentang â‰¥ 8 jenis KB (Pv = 0,005; OR = 2,017). Diharapkan penyuluh KB/PLKB/kader dapat menggunakan karakteristik sosio-demografi yang berpengaruh dalam melakukan identifikasi, pemetaan dan penetapan sasaran calon peserta tubektomi agar pemberian informasi terkait metode kontrasepsi tubektomi dilakukan tepat sasaran.
Studi Prevalensi dan Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Diabetes Melitus di Provinsi Jambi: Analisis Data Riskesdas 2018
Authors: Pratiwi Deski , Izhar M.Dody , Syukri Muhammad
Published: May 2022

Prevalensi diabetes melitus di Provinsi Jambi mengalami peningkatan dari 1,2% pada 2013 menjadi 1,4% pada 2018. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian diabetes melitus di Provinsi Jambi. Studi potong lintang ini menggunakan data Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) 2018. Data menyangkut jenis kelamin, usia, status merokok, aktivitas fisik, status gizi, dan hipertensi dari 14.296 responden dianalisis. Hubungan antara variabel bebas dan kejadian diabetes melitus dianalisis secara bivariat menggunakan Uji Chi-square (X2) diikuti oleh analisis multivariat menggunakan Uji Regresi Logistik Berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prevalensi diabetes melitus di Provinsi Jambi sebesar 1,5%. Faktor yang berhubungan dengan diabetes melitus adalah usia (AOR=4,058; 95% CI= 2,409-6,837) dan hipertensi (AOR= 1,841; 95% CI= 1,192-2,841). Studi ini menemukan usia merupakan faktor dominan kejadian diabetes melitus di Provinsi Jambi. Prevalensi diabetes melitus bisa diturunkan dengan melakukan pengecekan kesehatan secara berkala (gula darah, tekanan darah, dan kolesterol), berhenti merokok, rajin beraktivitas fisik, diet yang sehat dan seimbang, serta istirahat yang cukup utamanya pada kelompok usia â‰¥45 tahun.
Faktor Risiko Kejadian Dismenore Primer Pada Siswi di SMK PGRI 1 Jakarta Timur
Authors: Resty Hermawahyuni  , Handayani Sarah , Alnur Rony Darmawansyah
Published: May 2022

Dismenore primer adalah kejadian yang dialami oleh remaja perempuan, biasanya pada saat haid pertama (menarche), tanpa ada penyebab penyakit tertentu. Penyebab terjadinya dismenore primer adalah karena adanya peningkatan produksi prostaglandin dari endometrium selama menstruasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor risiko kejadian dismenore primer pada siswi di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia (PGRI) 1 Jakarta Timur. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah potong lintang (cross-sectional), dengan teknik pengambilan sampel proporsional stratified random sampling. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah siswi SMK PGRI 1 Jakarta dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 201 siswi. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat terdapat 115 siswi (57,2%) mengalami dismenore primer. Analisis bivariat menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara umur menache (nilai p=0,002), riwayat keluarga (nilai p=0,001) dan kebiasaan makan cepat saji (nilai p=0,000) dengan kejadian dismenore primer. Sementara tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara lama menstruasi (nilai p=0,226) dan aktivitas fisik (nilai p=0,478) dengan kejadian dismenore primer. Disarankan agar siswi SMK PGRI 1 Jakarta Timur mengurangi kebiasaan makan cepat saji mengingat hasil penelitian yang didapatkan adanya hubungan yang bermakna antara kebiasaan makan cepat saji dengan kejadian dismenore primer.
Efektifitas Pemanfaatan Komik Kesehatan dalam Upaya Mengenal Tanda, Gejala dan Pencegahan Keputihan Patologis
Authors: Kumalasari Intan , Ridawati Indah Dewi , Jaya Herawati
Published: May 2022

Keputihan adalah salah satu masalah kesehatan yang paling umum dihadapi remaja putri. Timbulnya keputihan memerlukan perilaku-perilaku khusus dalam penanganannya. Keterbatasana media pembelajaran yang mengandung konten kesehatan menjadi salah satu faktor rendahnya kesadaran remaja putri dalam merawat organ reproduksinya. Komik adalah salah satu media efektif untuk menyampaikan pesan pembelajaran. Meskipun kebermanfaatan komik sebagai media pembelajaran banyak diminati oleh siswa, namun ketersediaan komik yang mengusung tema kesehatan masih sangat terbatas, termasuk masalah keputihan patologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efektifitas pemanfaatan komik kesehatan dalam upaya mengenal tanda, gejala dan pencegahan keputihan patologis. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMAN 1 Musirawas pada bulan Agustus 2021. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Quasi Experimental dengan design One Group with Pretest-Posttest. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 66 responden yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan dalam dua tahap, sebelum dan setelah intervensi pendidikan dengan menggunakan dua instrumen yaitu karakteristik responden dan pengetahuan seputar keputihan patologis. Uji reabilitas kuesioner menggunakan teknik split half dengan tingkat riabel 71%. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Uji Wilxocon. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dalam upaya mengenal tanda, gejala dan pencegahan keputihan patologis setelah diberikan intervensi dengan Komik Kesehatan pada hasil posttest dengan kenaikan sebesar 14,4% dan peningkatan skor rata-rata 7,2 point. sehingga disimpulkan bahwa intervensi pendidikan dengan Komik Kesehatan efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa dalam upaya mengenal tanda, gejala dan pencegahan keputihan patologis pada siswa SMAN I Musirawas (p<0,000).
Analisis Jenis, Jumlah, Mutu Sarapan Terhadap Konsentrasi Belajar Siswa Smp Negeri 29 Palembang
Authors: Suci Aji Lestari  , Amrina Rosyada
Published: May 2022

Sarapan atau makan pagi yaitu makanan yang dimakan pada pagi hari, tubuh membutuhkan tenaga untuk melaksanakan kegiatan, sarapan mempunyai dampak yang positif untuk menunjang proses aktivitas kegiatan dari pagi hingga sore hari. Sarapan juga mampu meningkatkan semangat, menghindari kelelahan, meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kebiasaan sarapan dan mutu sarapan dengan konsentrasi belajar siswa di SMP Negeri 29 Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional. Pengumpulan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik simple random sampling. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah sebanyak 97 orang dengan tingkatan kelas 7, 8, 9. Analisis penelitian ini terdiri dari analisis univariat dan bivariat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara kebiasaan sarapan yang didapatkan nilai p-value sebesar 0,002% dan mutu sarapan yang didapatkan nilai p-value sebesar 0,025% dengan konsentrasi belajar siswa SMP Negeri 29 Palembang. Sebagian besar siswa jarang memiliki kebiasaan sarapan dan juga konsentrasi belajar yang kurang. Hal ini dapat berdampak pada hasil belajar yang tidak maksimal dalam proses belajar. Pentingnya sarapan siswa diharapkan untuk lebih rajin melakukan sarapan agar dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar. Berbagai menu sarapan yang sehat dapat dilengkapi dengan buah-buahan, dalam penelitian ini siswa masih kurang dalam mengkonsumsi buah.
Pengaruh Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) dalam Menurunkan Skala Nyeri pada Pasien Kanker Paru yang Mendapatkan Pengobatan Kemoterapi
Authors: Eka Kartika Defi , Sabri Yessy Susanty , Gusty Reni Prima
Published: May 2022

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) merupakan teknik yang berfokus pada pertahanan keadaan relaksasi otot, yang melibatkan kontraksi dan relaksasi berbagai kelompok otot dari kepala hingga ekstremitas bawah. Penelitian ini berjuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas PMR dalam mengurangi nyeri pada pasien kanker paru yang mendapatkan kemoterapi. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan Quasy Experimen with Control Group Pre-Test-Post-Test Design dengan teknik purposive sampling sehingga didapatkan jumlah responden sebanyak 34 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data skala nyeri menggunakan numeric rating scale. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa Ada perbedaan skala nyeri sebelum dan sesudah pemberian PMR pada pasien kanker di kelompok intervensi dengan p=0.000 (p<0.05). artinya ada pengaruh setelah diberikan PMR dengan penurunan skala nyeri pasien kanker paru. Diharapkan pelayanan kesehatan khususnya perawat dapat menjadikan PMR sebagai intervensi mandiri dan salah satu pembentukan program telenursing dalam hal pemantauan skala nyeri pada pasien kanker paru yang mendapatkan pengobatan kemoterapi.