bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Idempotency and Reconciliation in Payment Software
Authors: Adireddy Santosh Nikhil Kumar
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This paper examines the use of idempotency and reconciliation techniques to enhance the consistency and reliability of high-volume payment processing systems. Idempotency ensures exact processing semantics by preventing duplicate transactions, while reconciliation maintains data consistency across various system components. The paper presents case studies of Visanet and GlobalPayment, two major payment processors, and their implementation of idempotency and reconciliation mechanisms. Visanet employs unique identifiers and transaction logging to achieve idempotency, resulting in a significant reduction in duplicate transactions and increased system reliability. GlobalPayment utilizes automated reconciliation tools and custom software scripts to efficiently reconcile large volumes of transactions from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. The paper highlights the complementary nature of idempotency and reconciliation in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and consistency of transaction processing in modern payment systems
Kamala Das: A Confessional Poet
Authors: Ganvir Dr. Vijay S.
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Kamala Das is a great female poet in contemporary Indo-Anglian Literature. Her poetry has been considered as a confessional poetry because it is a record of her individual experiences. The autobiographical elements strongly determine the tone and the contents of her poems. This paper aims to note the confessional mode in Das’s poetry. In exploring personal relationship, Kamala Das broods and always her eye is focused on the pathos of her own predicament. She depicted every personal experience, feelings in her poems which are universal. She raises her voice against patriarchal culture and religious orthodoxy for the modern woman’s voice who wants to be free from all the obstacles, restrictions of Indian society. The reading of the poems of Kamala Das make it very much clear that she writes her ideas very frankly, candidly and in an outspoken way breaking the restrictions of the strong edifice of social code. Her poetry revolves around an axis of feelings which brings her closer to the realm of experimental reality within. She raises her confessional and traits to the level of a specific universal appeal. The struggle of self ultimately becomes the struggle of all mankind.
EXPLORANDO A CULTURA DO CACAU NA CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO DAS AULAS DE QUÍMICA EM ESCOLAS DO SUL DA BAHIA
Authors: Araújo Margarete Correia de , Santos Antonio de Santana
Published: May 2024

A metodologia CTS nos mostra que a educação deve voltar-se para a cidadania, preparando os jovens para o bem viver, dotando o estudante de um saber crítico. Temas sociais devem ser inseridos nas aulas de química, reduzindo a quantidade de conteúdos e diminuindo a necessidade de memorizar conceitos e fórmulas, além de proporcionar a discus­são de aspectos sociais, políticos e econômicos. Desta forma, esse trabalho teve como objetivo explorar a cultura do cacau e o processo de produção do chocolate na construção de uma sequência didática para trabalhar conceitos químicos, em uma turma de 3º ano do curso técnico em química de uma escola estadual de Ilhéus. Por fazer parte do cotidiano local, essa temática promoveu a relação entre os conhecimentos prévios dos estudantes e o conhecimento científico, buscando mostrar a importância da química na explicação dos processos envolvidos, desde o plantio do cacaueiro até o possível destino da casca do fruto dessa árvore, passeando pela história do local em que eles vivenciam o fruto que por muitos anos foi o principal responsável pela economia da Região Sul da Bahia. A aplicação desta sequência didática mostrou-se uma maneira interessante e eficiente para trabalhar conteúdos de química. O incremento na motivação dos estudantes e a força da contextualização do tema proporcionaram a aprendizagem por meio do desenvolvimento de interações interpessoais e do aprimoramento das competências e habilidades dos estudantes, atores diretos no processo de construção e transmissão do conhecimento, permitindo o alcance dos objetivos proposto no planejamento inicial desta atividade pedagógica.
“Desaprendendo emoções indesejáveis”: o ciúme nas relações entre não monogâmicos negros
Authors: Fernandes Rhuann , Rezende Claudia Barcellos
Published: May 2024

O objetivo do artigo é discutir o lugar do ciúme no discurso amoroso de pessoas não monogâmicas negras. Para tal, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com os fundadores do maior grupo de Facebook de não monogâmicos negros do Brasil. Ao investigar as tensões e estratégias mobilizadas por esses sujeitos, percebemos que eles classificam o ciúme como um dos maiores malefícios da “herança monogâmica”, que traz consigo a ideia de posse do outro. Assim sendo, partem do princípio de que o ciúme é construído, ou, mais precisamente, “inventado”. A análise do ciúme nesse contexto permite mostrar especificamente as negociações e as dinâmicas de interação estabelecidas em torno do arranjo não monogâmico de modo mais amplo, sendo a desnaturalização e a tentativa de “superação” de tal sentimento atitudes que legitimam o próprio arranjo afetivo-sexual em questão e a construção de uma identidade negra.
Alinhamento de direita e imagem pública do bolsonarismo em contexto subnacional: a comunicação digital no Instagram dos deputados alinhados a Jair Bolsonaro em Mato Grosso nas eleições de 2022
Authors: Bernardo de Araújo Bruno , Cury Luiz Thiago , Aparecido Ferreira Dôuglas , Safira Soares Campos Fernanda
Published: May 2024

O estudo analisa o uso do Instagram por um grupo de deputados federais eleitos por Mato Grosso em 2022 cuja comunicação digital se vinculou à imagem de Jair Bolsonaro. Busca-se compreender os atributos mobilizados pelos candidatos na construção de suas imagens públicas e como tais marcam se aproximam do bolsonarismo. O texto articula uma discussão teórica centrada nos conceitos de alinhamento político, populismo de direita e imagem pública. Empiricamente, foram coletadas 1.292 postagens, de 15 de agosto a 30 de outubro de 2022, e selecionadas as três postagens de maior engajamento por semana para cada candidato, totalizando 231 publicações. A análise de conteúdo demonstra que, apesar da conexão comum com a figura do ex-presidente, a imagem pública dos candidatos mobilizou atributos específicos que revelam graus e formas distintas de alinhamento ao bolsonarismo.
Akses dan Ketahanan Pangan Rumah Tangga pada Daerah Lokus Stunting di Kabupaten Toli-toli
Authors: Asih Dewi Nur , Erny Erny , Kallaba Yulianti , Fahrudin Fahrudin , Safitri Dian
Published: May 2024

Akses pangan berkaitan dengan kemampuan keluarga dalam memenuhi kebutuhan konsumsi pangan yang merupakan faktor langsung yang mempengaruhi masalah kesehatan dan gizi keluarga termasuk masalah stunting. Penelitian ini bertujuan: 1)Mengkaji pendapatan dan akses pangan rumah tangga pada lokus stunting di Kabupaten Tolitoli, 2) Menganalisis dan mengidentifikasi kondisi ketahanan pangan rumahtangga pada lokus stunting di Kabupaten Tolitoli. Metode pengambilan data menggunakan teknik kuantitatif dan kualitatif melalui survei, wawancara, observasi langsung, serta diskusi terfokus. Penentuan responden menggunakan tehnik PPS (Probability Proportionate to size) pada dua desa dengan tingkat prevalensi stunting tertinggi di Kecamatan Dampal Selatan, Kabupaten Tolitoli. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis pendapatan dan analisis ketahanan pangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan pendapatan rumahtangga responden di lokasi penelitian 70,87% (Rp 991.667/bulan)  bersumber dari kegiatan pertanian namun tergolong rendah (Rp 33.055/hari) untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pangan dan gizi keluarga. Akses pangan responden berdasarkan serapan energi berada dalam kondisi masih “kurang” yakni dibawah angka tetapan serapan energi sebesar 2.150 kkal/kap/hari. Sedangkan ketahanan rumahtangga yang diukur dari Pangsa Pengeluaran Pangan menunjukkan rumahtangga responden di lokus stunting tersebut tergolong dalam kategori “tidak tahan pangan”.
Analisis Rantai Pasok Salak Pondoh di Desa Sumber Mulya Kecamatan Simpang Raya Kabupaten Banggai
Authors: Latupeirisa Yolenta Kartika Sari , Muis Abdul , Hadayani Hadayani
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui karakteristik pelaku rantai pasok, mekanisme rantai pasok yang terkait dengan aliran produk, aliran informasi dan aliran keuangan serta efisiensi rantai pasok Salak Pondoh di Desa Sumber Mulya Kecamatan Simpang Raya Kabupaten Banggai. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan Kuantitatif. penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Bulan Maret - April 2023. Responden petani diambil secara sensus yaitu sebanyak 24 petani. Pedagang pengumpul, pedagang pengecer, dan konsumen diambil secara sengaja (purposive) yaitu masing-masing sebanyak 5 orang. Total responden yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sejumlah 42 orang.  Hasil penelitian Analisis Rantai Pasok salak pondoh di Desa Sumber Mulya Kecamatan Simpang Raya Kabupaten Banggai adalah Karakteristik pelaku rantai pasok yaitu: (1) umur sebagian besar responden berada dalam usia produktif, (2) lama pendidikan rata-rata tamat Sekolah Menengah dan Perguruan Tinggi (3) pengalaman berusaha rata-rata 7-12 tahun. (4) jumlah tanggungan keluarga rata-rata 1-2 jiwa. Mekanisme aliran produk rantai pasok salak pondoh di daerah penelitian hanya terdiri dari petani, pedagang pengumpul, pedagang pengecer dan konsumen akhir, aliran keuangan yang mengalir dari konsumen sampai ke petani salak pondoh, dan aliran informasi yang mengalir dari petani salak pondoh sampai ke konsumen akhir atau sebaliknya. Biaya Distribusi yang dikeluarkan oleh saluran pemasaran II yaitu Rp. 3.633,5/kg, dan pada saluran III sebesar 3.879,15/kg. Margin pemasaran sebesar Rp.7.500/kg, Nilai farmer’s share yang diterima petani pada saluran pemasaran II yaitu sebesar Rp. 62,5%, dan pada saluran III sebesar 83,34% dan dikatakan efisien. Distribusi rantai pasok didaerah penelitian termasuk efisien yaitu pada saluran pemasaran II sebesar 18,17% dan pada saluran III sebesar 19,39%.
The organizational resilience in startups through the lens of innovation
Authors: Guennoun Amina , El Jamoussi Yasmina , Bourkane Salma , Habbani Souad
Published: May 2024

The operational continuity of organizations, especially startups, is a significant concern for all stakeholders directly or indirectly involved with the company. Crises are typically unpredictable and abrupt, as seen in the recent COVID-19 crisis that disrupted the entire economy. Consequently, startups are required to be resilient in the face of environmental turbulence. Resilience is the ability to adapt a company’s activity to adverse conditions while relying on innovation, diversity, flexibility and resilience (Norman, 2000). Among the substantial factors of resilience, innovation stands out. In this context, our research aims to understand the influence of innovation on the organizational resilience of startups during crises. Through an exploratory approach, data collection involves semi-structured interviews with 31 startups operating in various industries. Thematic content analysis highlights that managerial, technological, and social innovation enhance the organizational resilience of startups in times of crisis.
A tool for measuring integrated reporting quality: The case of listed companies in the emerging market
Authors: Chikutuma Chisinga Ngonidzashe
Published: May 2024

This study aims to develop an innovative weighted alternative polychotomous accountability index (PAI) tailored to assess both the extent and quality of information disclosure within integrated annual reports (IARs) of South African listed companies. The study utilised a qualitative approach based on the Delphi technique. The study culminates in a weighted PAI comprising eight comprehensive categories housing 44 distinct constructs. The resulting PAI achieves a cumulative weight capacity of 100% and a total scoring potential of 152 points. The developed PAI addresses limitations in current measurement tools, providing an advanced means to evaluate IAR disclosure quality and extent. The study contributes to the literature by constructing a valid, contextually relevant PAI that aligns with integrated reporting () requisites and the socio-political context of a specific country. This study’s findings hold the potential to significantly impact integrated reporting practices and enhance corporate transparency within the context of emerging markets and beyond.
A Social Network Transmission Model of Investor Relations
Authors: Caskey Judson , Minnis Michael , Nagar Venky
Published: May 2024

This study models a firm’s investors as connected via a social network and examines how an appropriate investor relations (IR) strategy can maximize information flow through this network. When IR can initially reach only a few investors, information flows faster when IR targets highly connected investors through, for example, direct contact. When IR can initially reach many investors, information flows faster from untargeted broadcast-type communications that reach random investors. Turning to empirically measurable outcomes of information flow, we show that the time series of bid-ask spreads have a hump-shaped pattern, first increasing and then decreasing. Faster information flows cause a sharper, but briefer, bid-ask spread spike. Such results provide a rigorous framework for thinking about how IR activities drive stock liquidity, and unite several observed empirical regularities into an investor social network-based framework for IR activities, a research area where descriptive empirical findings have outpaced theory.
Experiencias de turismo cultural: el papel del guía en la narración de historias locales
Authors:   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Internacional, Ecuador, Loza Ibarra Amparo Gabriela
Published: May 2024

Este estudio se centra en entender cómo los guías turísticos influyen en la presentación y percepción de la cultura y la historia locales. El objetivo es analizar la tensión entre la profesionalización y la comunitarización en la guianza turística, así como evaluar el impacto de la innovación tecnológica y las consideraciones de sostenibilidad en esta práctica. Se emplea un enfoque metodológico cualitativo para analizar diversos casos en múltiples contextos geográficos y culturales. Los hallazgos sugieren que hay una tensión manejable pero significativa entre los enfoques profesionales y comunitarios, y que los guías desempeñan un papel de intermediario cultural vital para formar la imagen del destino turístico. La inclusión de tecnologías modernas está cambiando la dinámica del sector, pero también plantea preguntas sobre la autenticidad de las experiencias turísticas. En última instancia, el estudio subraya la importancia de tener en cuenta la sostenibilidad para asegurar un impacto cultural y ambiental positivo a largo plazo.
Effects of Ischemic Pressure Vesus Acupuncture Stimulation on Myofascial Neck Trigger Points
Authors: SA* Abdalbary
Published: May 2024

Neck pain is a common complaint that may contribute to substantial medical consumption and disability. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ischemic compression therapy and acupuncture stimulation on myofascial neck trigger points Methods: 30 patients with myofascial neck trigger point were randomly assigned into group-A received ischemic compression treatment (ICT) on upper fibers of trapezius muscle and group-B received acupuncture point stimulation (dry needling) for upper fibers of trapezius muscle. In group (A) the (ICT) was applied three sessions a week for, while in group (B) the (dry needling) was applied three sessions a week. Results: Pain pressure tolerability (PPT) (evaluated by Pressure Algometer), neck pain and function were evaluated by neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motions (CROMs) were evaluated by Digital Water Level, isometric muscle strength by hand held dynamometer and evaluation of trigger points by ultrasonic before and immediately after the treatment and one week after the study. At the end of the study; both groups showed a significant improvement (P-value <0.05) in all evaluated measures except in muscle strength there was no improvement, there was no significant difference between both groups at pre and post treatment (p>0.05). Conclusion: Dry needling is significantly more effective than ischemic compression in improving pain pressure threshold, neck pain and disability, and Cervical ROMs in patients with CMNP.
Pengaruh Customer Experience dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Niat Beli Ulang Studi pada Samma Coffee and Eatery
Authors: Priambada I Dewa Putu , Komang Endrawan Sumadi Putra Komang Endrawan Sumadi Putra
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh customer experience dan kualitas layanan, baik secara bersamaan ataupun parsial, terhadap niat beli ulang, studi pada Samma Coffee and Eatery. Metode yaang diterapkan dalam kajian ini adalah kuantitatif kausal. Peneliti melakukan penarikan sampel metode non probability sampling dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, yang menghasilkan jumlah responden sebanyak 150 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan sebuah data adalah kuesioner, dan analisis dilakukan dengan teknik analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini diantaranya (1) customer experience dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh secara bersamaan terhadap niat beli ulang, (2) kualitas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap niat beli ulang, dan (3) customer experience memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap niat beli ulang.
Strategi Dinas Pariwisata dalam Branding Destinasi Surya Kencana Bogor Pasca Pandemik
Authors: Pinontoan Nexen Alexandre , Djati Sundring Pantja , Rahmanita Myrza
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengulas strategi Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kota Bogor dalam membranding Destinasi Pecinan Suryakencana sebagai objek wisata budaya yang terkenal di kalangan wisatawan, memiliki daya tarik ikonik, dan sejarah yang menarik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami dan menjelaskan strategi dinas dalam membranding destinasi tersebut. Konsep penelitian ini didasarkan pada teori branding destinasi, dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan paradigma post-positivisme, serta metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data melibatkan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kota Bogor membranding destinasi wisata Pecinan Suryakencana sebagai tujuan wisata budaya melalui penyelenggaraan berbagai acara budaya. Langkah ini berhasil memicu minat wisatawan dengan keberagaman budaya yang dimiliki oleh Kota Bogor. Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan, bersama dengan para pemangku kepentingan, mempromosikan Pecinan Suryakencana sebagai destinasi wisata budaya melalui hotel-hotel di Kota Bogor dan media sosial resmi milik dinas tersebut. Selain itu, Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kota Bogor merencanakan dan melaksanakan layanan shuttle yang menghubungkan Pecinan Suryakencana dengan beberapa destinasi wisata budaya lainnya di Kota Bogor. Dampak dari inisiatif ini adalah kemudahan bagi wisatawan untuk mengunjungi dan mempelajari berbagai aspek wisata budaya Kota Bogor.
Searching for the Traces of Greek Civilization in the Iberian Peninsula
Authors: Papaioannou Katerina
Published: May 2024

The main aim of this study is to highlight the deep relationship between Greek and Spanish culture in order to form the basis for the development of future policies that will lead to the further strengthening of relations between the two countries. In the modern era, countries are increasingly focusing on the creation of specialized mechanisms to shape their cultural policies. The development of cultural policy is an area of countries’ foreign policy and is based on one of the pillars supporting their soft power: culture. The aim of this study is to search for traces of Greek civilization in the Iberian Peninsula starting from the 8th century B.C. when the Greeks were found in ancient Iberia for commercial reasons. Our research then led us to Catalonia, a region of Spain that bases its diversity on its Greek roots. One question we must answer is whether the historical past linking Catalonia and Greece has contributed to the formation of its national identity. Finally, the aim is to look at the dissemination of the Greek element in Spain today, focusing on the dynamics of the learning of the Greek language in Spain, mainly in the field of higher education, since language is an important element of a country’s culture.
In this context, an analysis is presented based both on bibliographical research on the evolution of the Greek element in the Iberian Peninsula and primary research on the Greek element, especially in the region of Catalonia. The present study aims to capture the traces of Greek culture in Spain and the ties that unite the two countries from antiquity to the present day in order to lead to new initiatives in the future for the further strengthening of relations between the two peoples.
Neonatal developmental care practice: Current nursing implementation
Authors: Rahayu Fitri Siti Yuyun , Wichaidit Sujira , Setiasih Yani , Rakhmawati Windy
Published: May 2024

The intervention standard of Synactive Development Theory, followed by the Neonatal Integrative Developmental Care Model, has long been recommended as a strategy to lessen the impact of hospitalization on newborns in the NICU. However, it has yet to be widely applied, particularly in developing countries. At least three elements contribute to these developmental care (DC) practices: professional efficacy, nurses' perceptions of developmental care, and a task-oriented organizational culture. Therefore, to improve the DC implementation, it is critical not only to focus on increasing the capacity of personal staff but also to ensure that organizational culture supports DC implementation, with the care unit's managerial staff playing an important role.
Second modules relative to subclasses of preradicals of $R$-Mod
Authors: García Mora Luis Fernando , Rincon Mejia Hugo Alberto
Published: May 2024

We study the concept of second module and extend it to more general environments. We also provide descriptions of simple left semiartinian, left local rings, semisimple and simple rings in terms of their $\mathscr A$-second modules with respect to a preradical class.
Uji Efek Hipnotik-Sedatif Rebusan Biji Adas (Foeniculum vulgare) pada Mencit Swiss Webster
Authors: Nirmala Annisa Rizka , Khalil Luthfi Riza , Fitriana Nur Fadila , Sari Meutia Yusnita , Alfiyandhini Elya Nanda , Doo Viona Febyola Refana , Aini Siti Rahmatul
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a plant that has been used empirically to treat insomnia. This study aims to compare the hypnotic-sedative effects of fennel seed decoction with herbal drug Lelap® by in vivo in Swiss Webster mice. Hypnotic and sedative effects were determined by motor coordination using a rotarod test and counted as latency times. This study used 12 healthy female mice which divided into 2 control groups (negative control, water 25 mL/kgBW and  positive control, Lelap® 78 mg/kgBW) and 2 treatment groups (fennel seed decoction dose 325 mg/kgBW and 650 mg/kgBW). The results showed that at the 30th minute, the average latency time for the negative control, positive control, fennel seed decoction dose 325 mg/kgBW and 650 mg/kgBW respectively were 328.33±206.99; 43.33±21.85; 50.67±33.98 and 51.33±4.19 seconds. Statistical analysis (Kruskal Wallis followed by Mann Whitney) showed that the latency time of fennel seed decoction was not significantly different from the positive control (p>0.05) and significantly different from the negative control (p<0.05). Based on the results, concluded that the fennel seed decoction dose of 325 mg/kgBW and 650 mg/kgBW have a hypnotic-sedative effect equivalent to the drug Lelap®, and the dose of 325 mg/kgBW is the most effective dose.
 
Keywords:          Fennel Seed, Hypnotic-Sedative, Insomnia, Rotarod Test, Latency Time
 
Abstrak
Adas (Foeniculum vulgare) merupakan tanaman yang dimanfaatkan secara empiris sebagai ramuan untuk mengatasi gejala susah tidur (insomnia). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efek hipnotik-sedatif rebusan biji adas dengan pembanding obat herbal Lelap® secara in vivo pada mencit Swiss Webster. Efek hipnotik dan sedatif ditentukan dengan uji koordinasi motorik menggunakan alat rotarod test dan dinyatakan sebagai waktu latensi. Penelitian ini menggunakan 12 ekor mencit betina sehat yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok kontrol (kontrol negatif air 25 mL/kgBB dan kontrol positif Lelap® 78 mg/kgBB) serta 2 kelompok perlakuan (rebusan biji adas dosis 325 mg/kgBB dan dosis 650 mg/kgBB). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada menit ke-30, rata-rata waktu latensi kelompok kontrol negatif, kontrol positif, rebusan biji adas dosis 325 mg/kgBB dan dosis 650 mg/kgBB secara berturut-turut yaitu 328,33 ± 206,99; 43,33 ± 21,85; 50,67 ± 33,98 dan 51,33 ± 4,19 detik. Analisis statistik (Kruskal Wallis diikuti Mann Whitney) menunjukkan waktu latensi rebusan biji adas tidak berbeda signifikan dengan kontrol positif Lelap® (p>0,05) dan berbeda signifikan dengan kontrol negatif air (p<0,05). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, disimpulkan bahwa rebusan biji adas dosis 325 mg/kgBB dan 650 mg/kgBB memiliki efek hipnotik-sedatif yang setara dengan obat Lelap®, dan dosis 325 mg/kgBB merupakan dosis paling efektif.
 
Kata Kunci:         Biji Adas, Hipnotik-Sedatif,  Insomnia, Uji Rotarod, Waktu Latensi
Larvicides Activity of Krokot Extract into Aedes aegypti Mortality
Authors: Fanani Zaenal , Hidayah Noor , Yulianti Nur Fajria
Published: May 2024

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is transmitted by Aedes aegypti, one of controlling vectors which is larvicides. Synthetic larvicides cause several problems so that alternative natural larvicides are used. One of which is the krokot (Portulaca oleracea, L.), the content such as flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins can be used as larvicides. This study aims to determine the larvicides activity of krokot extract on mortality of Aedes aegypti. The study was conducted using experimental quantitative research. The study was conducted by pouring the ethanol extract on 25 larvae and repeated 3 times, for 24 hours. The result of larvae mortality test at concentrations of 4%, 5% and 6%, namely 39%, 57% dan 72%. LC50 value from krokot extract on the larvae mortality, that is equal to 9.294%. Based on the study, it can be concluded that the krokot ethanol extract is able to kill 50% of the Aedes aegypti larvae population.
 
Keywords:          krokot, ethanol extract, Aedes aegypti, mortality
Antimicrobial Activity Test of Ethanol Extract of Senggani Leaves (Melastoma malabraticum L) Against Propionibacterium Acnes and Staphylococcus Epidermidis
Authors: Nasution Haris Munandar , Rani Zulmai , Fauzi Ziza Putri Aisyia , Ridho Ahmad Rasyid
Published: May 2024

Senggani leaves are a plant that can be found in Indonesia, including hilly locations. The people of Marendal, Patumbak subdistrict, believe that senggani leaves may heal minor skin wounds. The goal of this study was to identify the class of secondary metabolite chemical compounds and their antibacterial efficacy against the microorganisms Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis at 5, 10, and 20% concentrations. The ethanol extract of senggani leaves contains secondary metabolite compounds with antibacterial activity. According to the antibacterial test results, a 20% ethanol extract of senggani leaves is effective against Propionibacterium with a diameter of 10.7 mm, a 10% in the medium category with a diameter of 9.27 mm, and a 5% in the medium category with a diameter of 8.8 mm. Meanwhile, the diameter of Staphylococcus epidermidis at a 20% was 8.77 mm in the medium category, 8.37 mm at 10%, and 8.6 mm at a 5% concentration.
 
Keywords:          Propionibacterium acnes, Senggani leaves, Staphylococcus epidermidis
Perfil antropométrico, pressão arterial e glicemia de bombeiros militares: comparação entre praças e oficiais
Authors: Santos Carine Silva , Rizzo Beatriz Rocha , Siqueira Brenda Machado , Silva Geovana Fernanda , Silva Constanza Thaise Xavier
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Comparar o perfil antropométrico, pressão arterial e glicemia entre praças e oficiais do corpo de bombeiros militares de Anápolis – Goiás. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, quantitativo com bombeiros militares. Os indivíduos foram investigados por meio da mensuração da altura, peso (cálculo do índice de massa corpórea - IMC) circunferência abdominal, aferição da pressão arterial e dosagem da glicemia. Os dados obtidos foram analisados com auxílio de um software estatístico, sendo adotado o teste G com critério de significância (p<0,05). Resultados: Realizado com 61 bombeiros, predominantemente homens (93,4%) com idades entre 37 e 48 anos (78,7%), a análise dos dados revelou que a maioria da amostra apresentava sobrepeso. Na circunferência abdominal, oficiais do sexo masculino tinham mais casos acima de 94 cm (57,1%), enquanto praças tinham mais casos abaixo (70,3%; p=0,18). Quanto à pressão arterial, oficiais apresentaram equidade entre normal, pré-hipertensão e hipertensão estágio I (28,6%), enquanto praças mostraram maior prevalência de hipertensão estágio I (38,2%; p=0,11). Ambos os grupos mantiveram níveis normais de glicose pós-prandial (96,7%; p=0,94). Conclusão: No geral, houve predominância do sexo masculino, com IMC acima do recomendável, circunferência abdominal alterada entre oficiais, e ambos os grupos apresentaram hipertensão estágio I, mas níveis normais de glicose.
أثر الرقابة الإدارية على فاعلية القرارات في المؤسسات الحكومية العمانية
Authors: الشيزاوي حاتم عبدالله محمد
Published: May 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر الرقابة الإدارية على فاعلية القرارات في المؤسسات الحكومية العمانية، من خلال دراسة ميدانية أجريت في هيئة البيئة العمانية. واستخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في إجراء هذه الدراسة، حيث تم استخدام الاستبيان في جمع البيانات الأولية، والذي تكون من جميع المديرين في هيئة البيئة العمانية، والبالغ عددهم 31 مدير، وعقب جمع البيانات تم استخدام برنامج SPSS الإحصائي لتحليل البيانات. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج هامة أبرزها: وجود أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (α ≤ 0.05) بين الرقابة الإدارية بأبعادها (التقارير الإدارية – الملاحظات – الموازنة التقديرية - الشكاوى) وفاعلية عملية اتخاذ القرارات بمراحلها المختلفة (تحديد المشكلة، جمع المعلومات، تحديد البدائل الإستراتيجية، التنفيذ والرقابة) في هيئة البيئة العمانية. وفي ضوء النتائج التي اسفرت عنها الدراسة أوصى الباحث بعدة توصيات أهمها: تعزيز قنوات التواصل بين إدارة هيئة البيئة العمانية والعاملين بها خاصة لمناقشة القرارات المختلفة التي تتخذها الإدارة. تزويد الإدارة العليا داخل الهيئة بتقارير دورية توضح نقاط القوة وجوانب الضعف في القرارات الصادرة عنها وذلك من خلال لجنة مختصة.
واقع تطبيق المسؤولية الاجتماعية لدى شركات قطاع الاتصالات السعودية خلال جائحة كورونا (Covid-19)
Authors: العتيبي فوزيه راشد , الجعيد سامية عايض
Published: May 2024

تهدف رؤية المملكة العربية السعودية 2030 إلى الاهتمام الواسع بموضوع المسؤولية الاجتماعية ودورها الفعال في التنمية المستدامة, حيث تعد خط الدفاع الأول ضد أي خطر يهدد الفرد أو المجتمع. ومن هذا المنطلق جاءت فكرة البحث. الذي يهدف إلى اكتشاف واقع تطبيق المسؤولية الاجتماعية لدى شركات قطاع الاتصالات السعودية خلال جائحة كورونا, ومعرفة  مدى إدراك الشركات بأهمية مسؤوليتها الاجتماعية خاصة في أوقات الأزمات. وقد تم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي مع استخدام الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات من أفراد عينة البحث.حيث طبق هذا البحث على عينة من الموظفين العاملين في قطاع الاتصالات السعودية بمدينة مكة المكرمة, ويبلغ حجم العينة (72) موظفاً. وتوصل البحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج أبرزها: وجود درجة تطبيق عالية والتزام من شركات الاتصالات السعودية بمدينة مكة المكرمة بمسؤوليتها الاجتماعية خلال جائحة كورونا تجاه موظفيها وكذلك تجاه المجتمع والدولة. كما أوصى البحث بعدد من التوصيات أبرزها: ضرورة تأسيس بنية تحتية للمسؤولية الاجتماعية, ووضع استراتيجيات وخطط عمل وقت الأزمات. وإعداد نظام تشريعي من أجل تعزيز قيام الشركات بمسؤوليتها الاجتماعية.
التحفيز الوظيفي وأثره في دعم الإبداع والابتكار الأمني: دراسة تطبيقية على القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة
Authors: عبد الله آمنة علي حسن
Published: May 2024

هدفت الدراسة الراهنة إلى التعرف على التحفيز الوظيفي وأثره في دعم الإبداع والابتكار الأمني، إلى جانب تحديد أسس تنمية المهارت الإبداعية والابتكارية لدى أفراد وضباط شرطة، والتعرف على العلاقة التي تربط بين التحفيز الوظيفي وبين المهارات الإبداعية والابتكارية.  وقد اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التطبيقي باعتباره المنهج المناسب الذي يحقق أهداف الدراسة، وتم التطبيق على عينة قوامها 285 فرد من منتسبي القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة. وقد تمثلت مشكلة الدراسة في ضرورة تمتع منسوبي المؤسسات الشرطية بمهارات خاصة لكي تساعدهم على الوفاء بمهام وأعباء العمل الأمني بكفاءة، وهذا يتطلب إيجاد قيادات أمنية لديها القدرة على قيادة التغيير بمهارة التحفيز لدعم الإبداع والابتكار الشرطي.  ومن النتائج التي توصلت إليها الدراسة أن مفهوم التحفيز الوظيفي يُشير إلى تلك العوامل التي تسهم في رفع الكفاءة الوظيفية لدى العاملين في القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة، كما تعتمد عملية تقديم الحوافز في المجال الأمني على مجموعة من الاعتبارات والوسائل العملية مثل الاعتماد على خطط وزارة الداخلية، والتي يتم من خلالها اعتماد البرنامج الزمني، ومعايير استحقاق الحوافز الوظيفية، وتهتم الدراسات العلمية بمجال الحوافز الوظيفية، وذلك نظرًا لقدرتها على رفع مستوى المهارات الأمنية، الشخصية، والفكرية، والفنية في المجال الأمني.
Performance Evaluation of Improved Sesbania Sesban Varieties at Highland of Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors:   Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Bore Agricultural Research Center, Bore, Ethiopia, Jabessa Teshale
Published: May 2024

The study was conducted to evaluate the performance of four Sesbania sesban varieties including local check at Songo Baricha on station of Bore Agricultural Research Center (BOARC) during the main cropping season of 2019. The treatments evaluated were Sesbania sesban (DZF-092), Mancarata, Sesbania sesban (No-136) DZF-403 and local check in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The collected data includes Dry Matter Yield (DMY/tha-1), number of pruning, number of regeneration, Leaf to stem ratio and plant height. The analysis data showed that there were significant (p<0.05) difference among tested variety in dry matter yield, leaf to stem ratio,number of pruning and regeneration. The higher dry matter yield were recorded from Mancarat variety (6.87tha-1) followed by (DZF-092) (5.66tha-1).Leaf to stem ratio traits were also showed statistical significant (p<0.05) difference. Sesbania sesban (N0-136) performs higher (83%) followed by DZF-092 (72%). Seed yield was not shown statically significant (p>0.05) differences among tested varieties however, numerically, the maximum seed yield was obtained from Mancarata (3.75qha-1) followed by local check (3.07qha-1). Therefore, the Mancarata variety could be recommended for the study areas and similar agro-ecology however, further research should be done to put the recommendation on a strong basis.
Case-Control Study Of Risk Factors Associated With Acute Unintentional Poisoning In Children Aged 1-12 Years In A District Hospital, Puducherry, India
Authors: V Latha , E Vijayabharathi , Ramalingam Raja , B Johnson Reddy , V Anuradha
Published: May 2024

Unintentional poisoning, particularly among children under five, is a global concern. A case-control study conducted in a South Indian tertiary care institute aimed to identify socio-epidemiological risk factors for acute unintentional poisoning in children aged 1-12 years. Through caregiver interviews, 480 children were categorized as cases (with acute unintentional poisoning) or controls (with acute medical illnesses). Household poisons ingestion was prevalent, with inadequate storage and accessibility as significant contributors. Prompt hospital presentation correlated with better outcomes. Higher birth order, low maternal education, paternal substance abuse, and inadequate storage emerged as risk factors. Though developmental delays weren't prevalent, maternal education, paternal income, and substance abuse were linked to childhood poisoning. Targeted interventions promoting household safety, parental education, and supervision are crucial for prevention, along with health education campaigns on safe storage practices, labeling, and substance disposal. Timely medical intervention and improved healthcare access are essential to reduce childhood poisoning-related morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-limited settings like India.
Comparison of short-wave diathermy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of electrotherapy methods and exercise therapy in chronic low back conditions
Authors:   Physiotherapy Department, Erbil Health and Medical Technical College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq, Gh. Abdulkarim Eman , Taher Ali Ronak
Published: May 2024

Background: Low back pain is a significant contributor to global disability, impacting individuals across different age groups. Research suggests that around 80% of people will encounter low back pain at some stage in their lives. This condition is more prevalent among middle-aged and elderly individuals, with a higher occurrence among females. The socioeconomic consequences of low back pain are substantial, including increased healthcare expenses, absenteeism from work, and a diminished quality of life. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of short-wave diathermy with exercise, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with exercise, and exercise alone among patients with chronic low back pain. Patients and Methods: 75 patients who were diagnosed with chronic low back pain, ages 20–50, participated. They were divided into three groups: group A received shortwave with exercise, group B received TENS with exercise, and group C received just exercise. Treatment was given for 12 sessions over a period of 4 weeks. All patients were evaluated before and after treatment using a visual analog scale and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. Results: The results showed that all three interventions were effective in reducing pain and improving physical activities, with varying degrees of success. But also, the result showed that the mean difference for the short wave with exercise is much higher than both the TENS with exercise and the exercise alone types of interventions in each of the different categories, respectively. Conclusion: This study has shown that shortwave exercise is more effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain than TENS with exercise and exercise alone. Keywords: Shortwave, TENS, Exercise, Chronic low back pain.
Prevalence of denture induced oral mucosal lesions in removable denture wearers
Authors: Muhammad Fatah Layla , Mahmud Saleh Mahabad , S. Khalid Sura , F. Alzubadee Ali
Published: May 2024

Background: Dentures can cause pathological problems to the oral tissues known as denture-induced mucosal lesions; the most common type is denture stomatitis. Objective: To estimate the frequency of denture-induced mucosal lesions among denture wearer patients attending oral diagnosis clinic /Faculty of Dentistry in Tishk International University. Patients and Methods: A patient who uses either removable partial or complete dentures was included. The patient’s gender and age, denture-related data, and oral lesions induced by dentures were evaluated. The data were statistically analyzed using chi-square and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Oral lesions (23.5%) were more common in males; the lesions found include denture stomatitis, denture hyperplasia, traumatic ulcers, and angular cheilitis. Denture stomatitis was the most common type (7%). The correlation between vertical dimension state and oral lesions was very highly significant. Conclusion: The major cause of denture-induced mucosal lesions was a change in denture vertical dimension and mostly a reduction in vertical dimension. Keywords: Edentulous, dentures-induced mucosal lesions, Denture stomatitis.
Effect of anemia on oral cavity and hematological assessments
Authors:   College of Medicine, University of Diyala, Diyala, Iraq, Mahdi Idan Hayder , Abdul-Mahdi Hasani Rafid , Qahtan Othman Ibtehal
Published: May 2024

Background: Anemia is a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin, or red blood cells, in the blood. Slow-onset symptoms, such as dyspnea, exhaustion, weakness, or impaired exercise capacity, are frequently nonspecific. Red blood cells' capacity to carry oxygen is limited by anemia. This suggests that the body's tissues and organs take less oxygen from the blood. Objective: To determine the effect of anemia on oral cavity in addition hematological assessments and compare them with healthy controls. Patients and Methods: Among 80 people, a cross-sectional study was conducted. Twenty healthy control participants (9 male and 11 female) and sixty patients with anemia (22 male and 38 female) made up the study samples. Study was directed in September 2023 in Alkhalis hospital-Diyala. Results: Level of hemoglobin in the control group showed a statistically highly significant increase with mean ± SE (14.12 ±0.35) as compared with patients’ group. The white blood cell counts showed an increase in the control group with mean ± SE (9.92 ±0.54) as compared with patients’ group, with a statistically highly significant correlation. Out of 60 patients, 2 (3.33%) were complaining from angular cheilitis, 6 (10%) were complaining from burning mouth syndrome, 5 (8.33%) were complaining from recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and 13 (21.67%) were complaining from atrophic glossitis, with a statistically highly significant relationship. Conclusion: Differences in white blood cell counts in patients with anemia and healthy control. Many oral manifestations associated with anemia such as atrophic glossitis, burning mouth syndrome, angular cheilitis, and recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Keywords: Anemia, oral manifestations, hemoglobin, platelets count, white blood cells.
Are Functional Performance Test Scores Better When Compared to Baseline or Contralateral Limb Scores Following LE Injury in Adolescent Athletes?
Authors: Jones Edward , Jochum Jessica , Corn Hannah , O'Brien Michaela , Parks Melissa , Armoush Jamal , Annee Amanda
Published: May 2024

Background

Functional performance tests (FPT) have been used with athletes following an injury to determine readiness to return-to-play (RTP), usually using limb symmetry indices to the contralateral limb or a baseline score. There is not a consensus as to which criterion scores are best compared.

Hypothesis/Purpose

This study aimed to compare common functional performance test scores from injured athletes at the time of release to RTP to both preseason baseline scores and to the contralateral limb. It was hypothesized that using baseline scores for comparison would be more responsive to residual deficits following injury than using the contralateral limb.

Study Design

Prospective longitudinal cohort study

Methods

High school athletes (n=395) from all varsity sports completed a battery of FPTs including the Y-Balance Test (YBT), single limb hop tests and T-Test for agility (TT) during their preseason to establish baseline data. Injured athletes (n=19) were re-tested using all FTP’s again at the time of RTP. Paired t-tests were used to detect if significant (p<0.05) residual deficits were present at time of RTP when compared to baseline and to contralateral scores on FPTs.

Results

Differences in YBT scores were found in the anterior direction only (p=0.021) when comparing RTP to preseason, but there were no differences when compared to RTP data for the contralateral limb. Differences were detected with the single leg hop test (p = 0.001) when comparing the RTP to preseason and were also detected in both the single leg hop (p= 0.001) and triple hop (p=0.018) when compared to the contralateral limb. Differences in TT scores were detected when comparing RTP to preseason for cutting first with both the unaffected (p = 0.019) and affected (p = 0.014) limbs.

Conclusions

The YBT in the anterior direction and the TT are better able to detect residual deficits when comparing RTP to preseason scores. Hop tests are better able to detect deficits when compared to the contralateral limb. These results could make preseason testing more efficient when creating a reference for determining RTP readiness following lower extremity injury.
Individualized Technique Feedback for Instant Technique Improvements and Knee Abduction Moment Reductions – A New Approach for ‘Sidestepping’ ACL Injuries?
Authors: Bill Kevin , Mai Patrick , Mausehund Lasse , Solbakken Sigurd , Krosshaug Tron , Kersting Uwe G.
Published: May 2024

Background

Sidestep cutting technique is highly individual and has been shown to influence knee joint loading. However, studies assessing whether individualized technique feedback improves technique and ACL injury-relevant knee joint loads instantly in a sport-specific task are lacking.

Purpose

To determine the instant effects of individualized augmented technique feedback and instructions on technique and the peak external knee abduction moment (pKAM) in a handball-specific sidestep cut. Additionally, to determine the effects of technique modifications on the resultant ground reaction force and its frontal plane moment arm to the knee joint center.

Study Design

Controlled laboratory cohort study

Methods

Three-dimensional biomechanics of 48 adolescent female handball players were recorded during a handball-specific sidestep cut. Following baseline cuts to each side, leg-specific visual and verbal technique feedback on foot strike angle, knee valgus motion, or vertical impact velocity using a hierarchically organized structure accounting for the variables’ association with performance was provided. Subsequently, sidestep cuts were performed again while verbal instructions were provided to guide technique modifications. Combined effects of feedback and instructions on technique and pKAM as well as on the resultant ground reaction force and its frontal plane moment arm to the knee joint center were assessed.

Results

On average, each targeted technique variable improved following feedback and instructions, leading to instant reductions in pKAM of 13.4% to 17.1%. High inter-individual differences in response to feedback-instruction combinations were observed. These differences were evident in both the adherence to instructions and the impact on pKAM and its components.

Conclusion

Most players were able to instantly adapt their technique and decrease ACL injury-relevant knee joint loads through individualized augmented technique feedback, thereby potentially reducing the risk of injury. More research is needed to assess the retention of these adaptations and move towards on-field technique assessments using low-cost equipment.

Level of Evidence:

Level 3