bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Updated trends of the stratospheric ozone vertical distribution in the 60° S–60° N latitude range based on the LOTUS regression model
Authors: Godin-Beekmann Sophie , Azouz Niramson , Sofieva Viktoria , Hubert Daan , Petropavlovskikh Irina , Effertz Peter , Ancellet Gérard , Degenstein Douglas , Zawada Daniel , Froidevaux Lucien , Frith Stacey , Wild Jeannette , Davis Sean , Steinbrecht Wolfgang , Leblanc Thierry , Querel Richard , Tourpali Kleareti , Damadeo Robert , Maillard-Barras Eliane , Stübi René , Vigouroux Corinne , Arosio Carlo , Nedoluha Gerald , Boyd Ian , van Malderen Roeland
Published: March 2022

Abstract. This study presents an updated evaluation of stratospheric ozone profile trends in the 60° S–60° N latitude range over the 2000–2020 period, using an updated version of the Long-term Ozone Trends and Uncertainties in the Stratosphere (LOTUS) regression model that was used to evaluate such trends up to 2016 for the last WMO Ozone Assessment (2018). In addition to the derivation of detailed trends as a function of latitude and vertical coordinates, the regressions are performed with the data sets averaged over broad latitude bands, i.e. 60° S–35° S, 20° S–20° N and 35° N–60° N. The same methodology as in the last Assessment is applied to combine trends in these broad latitude bands in order to compare the results with the previous studies. Longitudinally resolved merged satellite records are also considered in order to provide a better comparison with trends retrieved from ground-based records, e.g. lidar, ozone sondes, Umkehr, microwave and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers at selected stations where long-term time series are available. The study includes a comparison with trends derived from the latest REF-C2 simulations of the Chemistry Climate Model Initiative (CCMI). This work confirms past results showing an ozone increase in the upper stratosphere, which is now significant in the three broad latitude bands. The increase is largest in the northern and southern hemisphere midlatitudes, with ~2.2 %/decade at ~2.1 hPa, and ~2.1 %/decade at ~3.2 hPa respectively, compared to ~1.6 %/decade at ~2.6 hPa in the tropics. New trend signals have emerged from the records, such as a significant decrease of ozone in the tropics around 35 hPa and a non-significant increase of ozone in the southern mid-latitudes at about 20 hPa. Non-significant negative ozone trends are derived in the lowermost stratosphere, with the most pronounced trends in the tropics. While a very good agreement is obtained between trends from merged satellite records and the CCMI REF-C2 simulation in the upper stratosphere, observed negative trends in the lower stratosphere are not reproduced by models at southern and, in particular, at northern midlatitudes, where models report an ozone increase. However, the lower stratospheric trend uncertainties are quite large, for both measured and modelled trends. Finally, 2000–2020 stratospheric ozone trends derived from the ground-based and longitudinally resolved satellite records are in close agreement, especially over the European Alpine and tropical regions.
Factors controlling atmospheric DMS and its oxidation products (MSA and nssSO42-) in the aerosol at Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica
Authors: Becagli Silvia , Barbaro Elena , Bonamano Simone , Caiazzo Laura , di Sarra Alcide , Feltracco Matteo , Grigioni Paolo , Heintzenberg Jost , Lazzara Luigi , Legrand Michel , Madonia Alice , Marcelli Marco , Melillo Chiara , Meloni Daniela , Nuccio Caterina , Pace Giandomenico , Park Ki-Tae , Preunkert Suzanne , Severi Mirko , Vecchiato Marco , Zangrando Roberta , Traversi Rita
Published: March 2022

Abstract. This paper presents the results on simultaneous high time resolution measurements of biogenic aerosol (methane sulfonic acid-MSA, non-sea salt sulfate nssSO42-) with its gaseous precursor dimethylsulfide (DMS) performed at the Italian coastal base Mario Zucchelli Station (MZS) in Terra Nova Bay (MZS) during two summer campaigns (2018–2019 and 2019–2020). The study provides information on marine biological activity in the nearby polynya in the Ross Sea and on the influence of biogenic and atmospheric processes on biogenic aerosol formation. Data on atmospheric DMS concentration are scarce especially in Antarctica. The DMS-maximum at MZS occurs in December, one month earlier than at other Antarctic stations. The maximum of DMS concentration is connected with the phytoplanktonic senescent phase following the bloom of Phaeocystis antarctica that occurs in the polynya when sea ice opens up. The second plankton bloom occurs in January and, despite the high Dimethylsulfopropionate (DMSP) concentration in sea water, atmospheric DMS remains low probably due to its fast biological turnover in sea water in this period. The intensity and timing of the DMS evolution during the two years suggests that only the portion of the polynya close to the sampling site produces a discernible effect on the measured DMS. The closeness to the DMS source area, and the occurrence of air masses containing DMS and freshly formed oxidation products allow to study the kinetic of biogenic aerosol formation and the reliable derivation of the branch ratio between MSA and nssSO42- from DMS oxidation that is estimated to be 0.84 ± 0.06. Conversely, for aged airmasses with low DMS content, an enrichment of nssSO42- with respect to MSA, due to the presence of background concentration of nssSO42- from volcanic origin (Erebus) or from long range transport, takes place. Therefore, the aged air mass presents an MSA / nssSO42- ratio lower than in newly formed biogenic aerosol. By considering the sum of MSA and biogenic nssSO42-, we estimate that the mean contribution of biogenic particulate matter to PM10 is 17 %, with a maximum of 56 %. The high contribution of biogenic aerosol to the total PM10 mass in summer in this area highlights the dominant role of the polynya on biogenic aerosol formation. Finally, due to the regional and year-to year variability of DMS and related biogenic aerosol formation, we stress the need of long-term measurements of atmospheric DMS and biogenic aerosol along the Antarctic coast and in the Southern Ocean.
Timing and intensity of humid interglacial and interstadial periods from the Eemian in the southwestern Mediterranean region: new chronological and stable isotope data from Aït Said ou Idder (Middle Atlas) and comparison with other regional tufa deposits (Morocco and southern Spain)
Authors: Dabkowski Julie , Wackenheim Quentin , Falguères Christophe , Fiorillo Denis , Tombret Olivier , Limondin-Lozouet Nicole , Boudad Larbi , Berger Jean-François
Published: March 2022

Abstract. In the last few decades, multidisciplinary research on
calcareous tufas as palaeoenvironmental and palaeoclimatic records has
intensively grown, which has provided an increasing number of well-documented
sites. Consequently, inter-site comparisons and regional- to
continental-scale reviews have developed, discussing the link between tufa
distribution and climate or providing diachronic comparisons of climatic
and environmental conditions prevailing during Quaternary interglacials
(and interstadials). This paper proposes such a review for the southeastern
Mediterranean area, including new dating and isotopic data from Aït
Said ou Idder (northern Morocco) to be compared with available regional
data, in order to discuss the intensity of some humid periods of the last
125 kyr. According to several radiocarbon and U–Th dates, three chronological phases
are indeed identified at Aït Said ou Idder: the Holocene, the
Dansgaard–Oeschger (D–O) interstadial 8 and the Marine Isotopic Stage (MIS) 5e. Similarly, other tufa
deposits from both Morocco and southern Spain (mostly Andalusia) appear to
have preferentially developed during interglacial or interstadial periods, marked
by maximal developments of the Mediterranean forest as reported in the
palynological records from regional marine cores. Furthermore, isotopic data
(δ18O and δ13C) from Aït Said ou Idder (and
from other southeastern Mediterranean tufa deposits where available) suggest no
significant difference in terms of temperature or air mass circulation
between the Holocene, D–O 8 and MIS 5e. In terms of humidity
conditions, no evidence of strong aridity is recorded even if D–O 8
appears drier than both interglacials. Conditions seems slightly
wetter during the Holocene than during MIS 5e, but δ13C
values at Aït Said ou Idder could also reflect strong differences in
the seasonality of these interglacials. We demonstrate that calcareous tufa
deposits have promising potential for discussing, in both space and time,
the climate variability in the southeastern Mediterranean area, but new
investigations, including dating and stable isotopes, are required to
accurately feed such discussions.
Indices of Extremes: Geographic patterns of change in extremes and associated vegetation impacts under climate intervention
Authors: Tye Mari R. , Dagon Katherine , Molina Maria J. , Richter Jadwiga H. , Visioni Daniele , Kravitz Ben , Tebaldi Claudia , Tilmes Simone
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Extreme weather events have been demonstrated to be increasing in frequency and intensity across the globe and are anticipated to increase further with projected changes in climate. Solar climate intervention strategies, specifically stratospheric aerosol injections (SAI), have the potential to minimise some of the impacts of a changing climate while more robust reductions in greenhouse gas emissions take effect. However, to date little attention has been paid to the possible responses of extreme weather and climate events under climate intervention scenarios. We present an analysis of 16 extreme surface temperature and precipitation indices, and associated vegetation responses, applied to the Geoengineering Large Ensemble (GLENS). GLENS is an ensemble of simulations performed with the Community Earth System Model (CESM1) where SAI is simulated to offset the warming produced by a high emission scenario throughout the 21st century, maintaining surface temperatures at 2020 levels. GLENS is generally successful at maintaining global mean temperature near 2020 levels, however it does not completely offset some of the projected warming in northern latitudes. Some regions are also projected to cool substantially in comparison to the present day, with the greatest decreases in daytime temperatures. The differential warming/cooling also translates to fewer very hot days but more very hot nights during the summer, and fewer very cold days or nights compared to the current day. Extreme precipitation patterns, for the most part, are projected to reduce in intensity in areas that are wet in the current climate and increase in intensity in dry areas. We also find that the distribution of daily precipitation becomes more consistent with more days with light rain, and fewer very intense events than occur currently. In many regions there is a reduction in the persistence of long dry and wet spells compared to present day. However, asymmetry in the night and day temperatures, together with changes in cloud cover and vegetative responses could exacerbate drying in regions that are already sensitive to drought. Overall, our results suggest that while SAI may ameliorate some of the extreme weather hazards produced by global warming, it would also present some significant differences in the distribution of climate extremes compared to the present day.
Radiative impacts of the Australian bushfires 2019–2020 – Part 1: Large-scale radiative forcing
Authors: Sellitto Pasquale , Belhadji Redha , Kloss Corinna , Legras Bernard
Published: March 2022

Abstract. As a consequence of extreme heat and drought, record-breaking wildfires developed and ravaged south-eastern Australia during the fire season 2019–2020. The fire strength reached its paroxysmal phase at the turn of the year 2019–2020. During this phase, pyro-Cb developed and injected biomass burning aerosols and gases into the upper-troposphere–lower-stratosphere (UTLS). The UTLS aerosol layer was massively perturbed by these fires, with aerosol extinction increased by a factor 3 in the visible spectral range in the Southern Hemisphere, with respect to a background atmosphere, and stratospheric aerosol optical depth reaching values as large as 0.015 in February 2020. Using the best available description of this event by observations, we estimate the radiative forcing (RF) of such perturbations of the Southern-Hemispheric aerosol layer. We use offline radiative transfer modelling driven by observed information of the aerosol extinction perturbation and its spectral variability obtained from limb satellite measurements. Based on hypotheses on the absorptivity and the angular scattering properties of the aerosol layer, the regional (at three latitude bands in the Southern Hemisphere) clear-sky TOA (top-of-atmosphere) RF is found varying from small positive values to relatively large negative values (up to -2.0 W/m2), and the regional clear-sky surface RF is found to be consistently negative and reaching large values (up to -4.5 W/m2). We argue that clear-sky positive values are unlikely for this event, if the aging/mixing of the biomass burning plume is mirrored by the evolution of its optical properties. Our best estimate for the area-weighted global-equivalent clear-sky RF is -0.35 ± 0.21 (TOA RF) and -0.94 ± 0.26 W/m2 (surface RF), thus the strongest documented for a fire event and of comparable magnitude with the strongest volcanic eruptions of the post-Pinatubo era. The surplus of RF at the surface, with respect to TOA, is due to absorption within the plume that has contributed to the generation of ascending smoke vortices in the stratosphere. Highly reflective underlying surfaces, like clouds, can nevertheless swap negative to positive TOA RF, with global average RF as high as +1.0 W/m2 assuming highly absorbing particles.
CREST-VEC: A framework towards more accurate and realistic flood simulation across scales
Authors: Li Zhi , Gao Shang , Chen Mengye , Gourley Jonathan , Mizukami Naoki , Hong Yang
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Large-scale (i.e., continental and global) hydrologic simulation is an appealing yet challenging topic for the hydrologic community. First and foremost, model efficiency and scalability (flexibility in resolution and discretization) have to be prioritized. Then, sufficient model accuracy and precision are required to provide useful information for water resources applications. This study presents a hydrologic modeling framework – CREST-VEC (Coupled Routing and Excess STorage – VECtor-based routing) that combines a gridded water balance model and a newly developed vector-based routing scheme. First, in contrast to a conventional fully gridded model, this framework can significantly reduce the computational cost by at least ten times, based on experiments at regional (0.07 sec/step vs. 0.002 sec/step) and continental scales (0.35 sec/step vs. 7.2 sec/step). This provides adequate time efficiency for generating operational ensemble streamflow forecasts and even probabilistic estimates across scales. Second, the performance using the new vector-based routing is improved, with the median-aggregated NSE (Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency) score increased from -0.06 to 0.13 over the United States. Third, with the lake module incorporated, the NSE score is further improved by 62.5 % and the systematic bias is reduced by 36.7 %. Lastly, over 20 % of the false alarms on two-year floods in the US can be mitigated with the lake module enabled, at the expense of only missing 2.3 % more events. This study demonstrated the advantages of the proposed hydrological modeling framework that could provide a solid basis for continental and global scale water modeling at fine resolution. Furthermore, the use of ensemble forecasts can be incorporated into this framework; and thus, optimized streamflow prediction with quantified uncertainty information can be achieved at operational fashion for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Advancing measurements and representations of subsurface heterogeneity and dynamic processes: towards 4D hydrogeology
Authors: Hermans Thomas , Goderniaux Pascal , Jougnot Damien , Fleckenstein Jan , Brunner Philip , Nguyen Frédéric , Linde Niklas , Huisman Johan Alexander , Bour Olivier , Lopez Alvis Jorge , Hoffmann Richard , Palacios Andrea , Cooke Anne-Karin , Pardo-Álvarez Álvaro , Blazevic Lara , Pouladi Behzad , Haruzi Peleg , Kenshilikova Meruyert , Davy Philippe , Le Borgne Tanguy
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Essentially all hydrogeological processes are strongly influenced by the subsurface spatial heterogeneity and the temporal variation of environmental conditions, hydraulic properties, and solute concentrations. This spatial and temporal variability needs to be considered when studying hydrogeological processes in order to employ adequate mechanistic models or perform upscaling. The scale at which a hydrogeological system should be characterized in terms of its spatial heterogeneity and temporal dynamics depends on the studied process and it is not always necessary to consider the full complexity. In this paper, we identify a series of hydrogeological processes for which an approach coupling the monitoring of spatial and temporal variability, including 4D imaging, is often necessary: (1) groundwater fluxes that control (2) solute transport, mixing and reaction processes, (3) vadose zone dynamics, and (4) surface-subsurface water interaction occurring at the interface between different subsurface compartments. We first identify the main challenges related to the coupling of spatial and temporal fluctuations for these processes. Then, we highlight some recent innovations that have led to significant breakthroughs in this domain. We finally discuss how spatial and temporal fluctuations affect our ability to accurately model them and predict their behavior. We thus advocate a more systematic characterization of the dynamic nature of subsurface processes, and the harmonization of open databases to store hydrogeological data sets in their four-dimensional components, for answering emerging scientific question and addressing key societal issues.
APLIKASI PENDATAAN KEPENDUDUKAN KELUARGA DI DESA GEGERBITUNG BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Budiningsih Yanti , Nurul Hamda Aditya , Permana Putra Gilang , Sundaryani Inge , Priyanto Fahmi , Pahmi Samsul
Published: March 2022

Penggunaan teknologi komputer telah terbukti membantu manusia dalam berbagai bidang dan sendi kehidupan tidak terkecuali pemanfaatannya pada bidang manajemen data. Sistem kependudukan yang selalu up to date sangat dibutuhkan untuk kegiatan pelayanan masyarakat di bidang administrasi kependudukan pada suatu pemerintahan baik di daerah maupun pusat. Penyusunan desain program aplikasi sistem pendataan kependudukan keluarga berbasis android diharapkan dapat membantu dalam hal ketepatan dan kecepatan pencatatan pendataan penduduk di desa Gegerbitung yang dibawah pengawasan pihak aparat desa Gegerbitung. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah merancang dan membangun aplikasi dengan database yang lebih akurat menggunakan system berbasis android agar dapat mudah digunakan dimanapun dan kapanpun karena cocok dipakai dilapangan. Hasil pengujian dari aplikasi ini adalah sistem yang dibangun sudah cukup memenuhi kebutuhan, proses data masukan sudah memenuhi kebutuhan dan laporan yang dihasilkan sudah memenuhi kebutuhan.
¿Es el Estado el objeto de estudio de la política educativa? Contextualizaciones histórico-epistemológicas
Authors: Tello César
Published: March 2022

Este artículo, de reflexión teórico-analítica, busca comprender y describir el proceso de la conformación histórica del objeto de estudio de la política educativa en el campo académico y teórico. Para ello se recurre a la categoría de Episteme de época de Foucault junto al desarrollo teórico del Enfoque de las Epistemologías de la Política Educativa. Se plantea inicialmente cómo otros campos de las Ciencias de la Educación o la Pedagogía han transformado sus perspectivas disciplinares asumiendo miradas más amplias, que permiten establecer giros teóricos y desarrollos conceptuales que intentan dar respuesta a las nuevas realidades socio-educativas. Luego, se analizan los trazos históricos y las matrices teórico-epistemológicas y posteriormente, las concepciones de política en términos de políticas públicas. Se establece una distinción epistémica entre políticas públicas en educación y política educativa como campo de estudio, procurando comprender como se ha establecido el objeto de estudio de la política educativa en términos del análisis de las acciones del Estado, reduciendo así los alcances y objetos de estudio del campo.
The Role of Thriving and Determinants of Adaptive Performance: A Moderated Mediated Model in the Health Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Aslam Muhammad Shahzad , Awan Tajammal Hussain , Nasir Nadia , Anwar Malik Javied
Published: March 2022

Changes in organizational architecture (e.g., a change toward team-based management, downsizing) and technology innovation are becoming more complicated difficulties that workers must deal with. Opportunities and changing environmental demands that are required by the workers to adopt otherwise work processes have become less formalized. Finding and locating the “right person for the right job” has become extremely necessary for organizations. Nevertheless, who is the “right” choice? How should the capabilities of the employees be unbridled by the organization? Imprecise human solutions and uncertainty can lead which is a predicament. This study examined the determinants of adaptive performance in the healthcare sector of Pakistan. Also, examined the mediating role of the thriving and moderating role of psychological capital. Data were collected from 420 doctors working in private and government hospitals having experience in middle-level and upper-level management based on the convenience sampling technique. Statistical software SPSS and SMART PLS were used for data analysis. Results validates the hypothesis and question for the research to achieve the aims of the study. Based on the findings for direct and indirect hypothesized relationships found strong empirical support. This research contributes to a more in-depth understanding of the constructs, Abusive supervision, Workplace Incivility, Pro-Social Motivation, Thriving, Psychological Capital, and Adaptive Performance. Limitations suggested some guidelines for future studies. Research implications (theoretical and practical) were provided.
TRANSFORMING BUSINESS THROUGH DIGITALIZATION
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Management School of Business Studies, Sharda University., SINGH Dr. ANIMESH , CHOUDHARY Dr. BHAWNA , GUPTA Dr. MANISHA ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Management School of Business Studies, Sharda University.,   Associate Professor, Department of Management School of Business Studies, Sharda University.
Published: March 2022

The theme of this book “Transforming Business through Digitization‖ was chosen due to its relevance in the contemporary globalized world. The world is witnessing the pace of change of digitalization like never before the similar trend will be seen in future too. With integration of value chains and supply chains becoming a global imperative, the contribution of IT enabled services and digitalization has had great impact on Tran‘s nationalisation of businesses. The responsiveness in the value chains and in the larger supply chains will be the key to increasing the market share in future. The application of Artificial Intelligence has helped the stakeholders in value chains and supply chains in making informed & quick decisions. This has been made possible due to integrated and well organized businesses linkages leading to better storage, access and management of data. The increase digitalization and ability to track and capture data at different nodes in the value chain and supply chain will help the marketers understand the impact of various variables on the sales performance of various brands. The marketers have to work of ways to convince the stakeholders about the privacy of the data. In future there is a possibility of mixing compete data privacy with fluid artificial intelligence across the supply chain making business processes easier using the technology of block chains. The most important contribution of the digitalization in the supply chain may be seen in the area of sustainability and green initiatives. The may be made possible by the way of assessing the levels of reduction in exploitative and polluting systems and processes and making progressive modifications in those systems and processes. The book- ―transforming business through digitization‖ is an attempt to record Innovative and novel manuscripts, research-based articles, case studies, conceptual outcome-oriented business models, and practices from the innovative minds of researchers and academicians. The book encompasses twenty-four chapters with research-based perspectives in the area of e-commerce, digital governance, digital transaction platforms, business analytics, and digitalization in agriculture, digital marketing, block chain, nuero marketing, search engine marketing, UPIs, Search Engine Marketing, Digi-preneurship, and digital finance. The book can be read as a compendium of readings of digitization of business and industry.
Allianser och polarisering bland hemtjänstpersonal: en (o)önskad konsekvens av valfrihet och konkurrens inom äldreomsorgen?
Authors: Söderberg Maria
Published: March 2022

Syftet med denna studie är att belysa hur kommunal och privat hemtjänstpersonal resonerar om varandras verksamheter i utförandet av biståndsbedömda insatser inom äldreomsorgen. Studien är baserad på 28 öppna, semi-strukturerade intervjuer med hemtjänstpersonal i kommuner som infört kundval.
Av resultatet framgår att hemtjänstpersonalen utvecklar allianser, polarisering och en tilltagande insikt om vikten av att samordna sig. Dessa tre förhållningssätt kommer till uttryck genom tillämpningen av en idealiserande, en kontrasterande och en mobiliserande retorik.
I praktiken kan det bidra till en ökad benägenhet bland personalen att formulera likheter och skillnader mellan verksamheter, vilket i sin tur kan inverka på hur hemtjänstverksamheter förhåller sig till varandra och hur de omtalar både sig själva och ”de andra” inför omsorgstagarna.
 
Alliances and polarisation among care workers: an (un)desired consequence of freedom of choice and competition in eldercare services?
The aim of this study is to reveal how care workers in municipal and private home-help services reason about each other in the implementation of eldercare services based on needs-assessments. It is based on 28 open semi-structured interviews with care workers in home-help services in municipalities that have introduced customer choice.
The findings show that the care workers develop alliances, polarisation and an increased awareness of the importance of coordinating. These three approaches are expressed through the application of an idealising, a contrasting, and a mobilising rhetoric.
In practice, this can contribute to an increased tendency among the care workers to formulate similarities and differences between care providers, which in turn can affect how the home-help services relate to each other and how they refer to both themselves and ”the others” to the care receivers.
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Geriatric Stress among the Elderly Population
Authors: Kumari. S Geetha , P. Selvaraj.
Published: March 2022

Stress is major issues for the senior people and most ofthe health problem originates from stress. Stress is a feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the private and social resources, the individual is in a position to mobilize. Aging is an inevitable development phenomenon bringing along variety of changes in the physical, psychological, hormonal, and social condition. Aim of the Study: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on overcoming geriatric stress among elderly population in selected community area. Methodology: A Quantitative, pre-experimental pre-test and post-test design was used. A sample of 50 subjects was selected from selected community area by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The tool used to assess the level of geriatric stress was Modified Bradburn Psychological Stress Assessment Scale, Results: The result shows that Before administering the structured teaching programme, they had level of stress score in pre-test, 39(78%) of elderly were in severe geriatric stress 11(22%) of elderly were in moderate geriatric stress, remaining no one was in mild geriatric stress. After administering the structured teaching programme, they had in post-test, 33(66%) of elderly were to mild geriatric stress, 17(34%) of elderly were moderate geriatric stress, no one in a severe level of geriatric stress. This indicates that the stress level of the elderly reduced remarkably after structured teaching programme. The mean post-test geriatric stress score27.38 was lower than the mean pre-test geriatric stress score 67.6, among samples. There was no significant association between pre-test level of geriatric stress and their selected demographic variables (gender, marital status and sources of income). Conclusion: The findings showed that structured teaching programme had a positive effect on level of stress among elderly in selected areas and improved the signs of physical, psychological as well as their social function
An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices Among Mothers of Children From 6 Months to 2 Years of Age Regarding Complementary Feeding in Selected Rural Areas of District Faridkot, Punjab
Authors: Kaur Rajwinder , Kaur Gurkiran , Kumar Sumeriya Narender
Published: March 2022

The Exploratory study was conducted on 120 mothers of children from 6months to 2years of age regarding complementary feeding in selected rural areas of district faridkot, Punjab. Questionnaire was prepared to assess the knowledge and practices among mothers of children from 6 months to 2 years of age regarding complementary feeding. Sampling technique was non – probability purposive sampling. The data was collected and analyzed by using SSPS version 20 by descriptive and inferential statistics Chi square value. The study had revealed that majority of mothers that was 72,5% had average knowledge,25% mothers had good knowledge and 2.5% mothers had poor knowledge. Maximum 50% of the mothers had unsatisfied practices and 49% mothers had satisfied practices. The mean and standard deviation of knowledge 19.46 and ±3.6 respectively and practices 16.4 and ±1.7 respectively. There was a moderate correlation between knowledge and practices score that is r=0.4. There is no significant relationship between knowledge and practices with their selected demographic variables such as Age of children, age of mother, education of mother, occupation of mother, number of children, type of family, monthly income of family, religion of family, dietary habits of family, source of information. From the finding of the study following conclusions were drawn that the knowledge of mothers of children regarding complementary feeding was average.
A Study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding gratification habit amnog Parents in selected village of Mahesana District
Authors: Bardwa Chetan Prakash , Chaudhary Anjali , Chaudhary Mittal , Chaudary Sachin , Kishan Kishan , Patel Nisha
Published: March 2022

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding gratification habit among parents in selected village of Mahesana district. The research approach used was evaluative approach; design used was pre- experimental one group pre test post test design and non probability purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. The samples were selected from the selected village of Mahesana district. The samples consisted of 30 Parents who fulfilled criteria set by the investigator. A structured questionnaire was prepared to assess knowledge of samples regarding gratification habit. Result relevant that Paired t-test was used to test the effectiveness of health teaching on knowledge. Average pretest knowledge score was 6.6 which increased to 14.4 in posttest. T-value for this comparison was 19.4 with 59 degrees of freedom. Corresponding p-value was 0.000 which is small (less than 0.05), the null hypothesis is rejected. This indicates that the knowledge of parents regarding gratification habit significantly improved after health teaching.
Knowledge and preventive practice on needle prick injury among ANMs working at selected public health facility of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Bhaskar Vikas , Singh Sukhpal , Kumar Surjeet , Singh Sunil , Mishra Sundram , Soni Shyam Sunde
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Needle pricks injury (NPI) is the most frequent occupational hazard for nurses and other health care workers (HCWs). It is the commonest route by which blood-borne viruses and/ or infections transmit from patients to healthcare workers. Good knowledge and safe injection practices are important concept for ANM’s. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: (1) To assess the level of knowledge on needle prick injury among ANM’s. (2) To assess level of preventive practice on needle prick injury among ANM’s. (3) To find out the association between knowledge and preventive practice of needle prick injury with selected demographic variable. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study adopts quantitative approach and Non-experimental descriptive exploratory design was used to assess the knowledge and preventive practice of ANMs regarding needle prick injury. The population for the study was registered ANM’s working at sub center level in Etawah district. Probability simple random (lottery method) sampling technique is adopted. RESULT AND DISCUSSION: Study observed that knowledge regarding needle prick injury among ANM’s had a wide range i.e. 40% ANM had good knowledge, 50% ANM had average knowledge. ANM’s Practice observation finds out that majority (40%) ANM were belonging to good practice and 46.66% were belonging to average practice. Study find out that that association of knowledge level in ANM worker is significant with age and work experience (p<0.05). Association of preventive practice level in ANM worker was significant with duration of course (p<0.05).
Asherman’s Syndrome (Intrauterine Synechiae)
Authors: Priya S. Selva , M. Uma
Published: March 2022

Asherman’s syndrome is a rare, acquired, gynecological disorder of the uterus but there is no clear consensus about management and treatment. It also known as intrauterine synechiae or uterine synechiae. Synechiae means adhesions. It is characterized by the bonding of scar tissue that lines the walls of the uterus, which decreases the volume of the uterine cavity. It can be severe (more than 75% of the front and back walls of the uterus can fuse together) to moderate and mild, where only smaller portions of the uterine wall fuses together. Patients can experience the symptoms depending on the severity of the disease, ie reduced menstrual flow, amenorrhea, increased uterine muscle cramping, abdominal pain and in some case women can develop infertility. The initiation of hysteroscopy has revolutionized its diagnosis and management and also it is considered the most valuable tool in diagnosis and management. The treatment options like hysteroscopic surgery as well as preventive (Foley catheter) and restorative therapies (hormone treatment) and newer option of stem cell treatments are also currently being explored to treat severe cases of Asherman’s syndrome.
Optimization of Planting Density of Indian Spinach in a Recirculating Aquaponics System Using Nile Tilapia
Authors: Hossain Md.  Amzad , , Ashraful , Akhter Taslima , Sadia Masuma Akhter , Akhter Tasmina , Habib Kazi Ahsan
Published: March 2022

An experiment was conducted for a period of 10 weeks to compare the effect of planting density on the growth and yield of Indian spinach (Basella alba) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a re- circulating aquaponics system. Indian spinach was planted at four densities (4 plants/m2, 8 plants/m2, 12 plants/m2 and 16 plants/m2). Stocking density of Nile tilapia (Av. body wt. 32.5 g) was 45 fish/tank (water capacity 300 L) in all planting densities. The highest weight gain, percent weight gain, specific growth rate and protein efficiency ratio of fish were obtained at planting density of 12 plants/m2. Feed conversion ratio was also lowest at this density. Number of leaves per plant, plant length, plant weight and yield of Indian spinach were the highest at 12 plants/m2. It was concluded that the plant density of 12 plants/m2, for Indian spinach integrated with 45 fish/tank was suitable for production of both vegetable and Nile tilapia in a recirculating aquaponics system.
An Assessment of Water and Soil Parameters Using Geospatial Techniques, A Case Study of Botanical Garden of University of the Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Arsla , Anwar Momina , Naveed Nashrah , Sarwar Faiza
Published: March 2022

This paper presents an in depth analysis of geospatial characteristics of water and soil parameters and its impact on herbs productivity. The study area considered for this research was Botanical Garden, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan. Eleven soil samples and six water samples were collected from eleven sections and six sections of botanical garden respectively. Seven water parameters EC, Ca, Mg, Na, CO3, HCO3 and Cl were studied, while for soil EC, pH, organic matter, K and P were examined. Interpolation maps were formed to show the spatial pattern of the selected water parameters and graphical representation was done for soil parameters' analysis. Directional distributional ellipse (GIS statistical analysis) was performed to show the distribution of soil and water parameters and no abnormalities were found in the results which indicates that the soil and water is suitable for the productivity of plants and herbs found in the garden.

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The Usefulness of Common IVY (Hedera helix L.) Extracts Against Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens Found in Local Hospitals
Authors: Rehman Khushnood Ur , Hamayun Muhammad , Yaseen Tabassum , Butt Zahid Ali , Ahmad Gulzad , Wali Sher
Published: March 2022

The current study was carried out to highlights the antibacterial and antifungal activity of Hedera helix L. by using its different fractions. Both activities were carried out under agar well diffusion method, while for fractions obtaining the cold maceration method was followed which were tested against four fungal species including Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavors, P. pallidum and Alternaria alternate and four bacterial strains, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Serratia marcescens and Methicillin resistance, Staphylococcus aureus. The fractions which were extracted from the Hedera helix shown different zone of inhibition (ZOI) against both the fungal and bacterial strains. Chloroform and n-hexane extracted samples showed the highest antifungal activity against Polyspondylium pallidum with complete inhibition zone and the least activity was shown by an aqueous fraction. In the antibacterial activity, the crude methanolic extracts have shown the highest inhibition zone (46-57%) against the selected bacterial strains, while the lowest activity was reported from aqueous fractions (21-26%). The other fractions moderately inhibit the growth of the selected strains but were significant.
SCORING ATOPIC DERMATITIS (SCORAD), HYGIENE PERSONAL DI RUMAH TAHANAN NEGARA KELAS II-B KUPANG
Authors: Prastyawati Irine Yunila , Sose Fransiskus Dede Kusumawan
Published: March 2022

Gambaran klinis Dermatitis Atopik (DA) didasarkan pada tingkat keparahan atau stadiumnya. Kejadian DA sering kali dikaitkan dengan Hygiene Personal. Tujuan umum penelitian ini adalah mengetahui hubungan Hubungan antara Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) dengan Hygiene Personal di Rumah Tahanan Negara Kelas II-B Kupang. Desain penelitian ini adalah observational analytic dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Hasil penelitian didapatkan jenis kelamin semua responden 109 responden (100%) adalah laki – laki. Pendidikan terakhir yang dominan pada penelitian ini adalah SMA dengan 36 responden (33,02%). Usia responden adalah 38,86 tahun, dengan usia paling muda adalah 19 tahun dan paling tua 72 tahun. sebagian besar menyebutkan bahwa memiliki riwayat penyakit kulit 77 responden (70,64%), sedangkan riwayat alergi 84 responden (77,06) tidak memiliki alergi. Sebagian besar 72 responden (66,05%) memiliki hygiene personal yang baik 72, sedangkan sebagian besar 74 responden (67,89%) dalam kategori SCORAD sedang. Rata – rata responden tinggal di Rutan adalah 5,97 bulan, dengan waktu minimal 1 bulan dan maximal 24 bulan. Area dermatitis memiliki rata – rata 10,09% dengan luas minimal 1% dan maksimal 91%. Intensity atau tanda – tanda inflamasi pada kasus dermatitis memiliki rata – rata 4,70 dengan nilai minimal 1 dan maksimal 11. Subject Symptoms menunjukkan adanya keluhan pada responden memiliki rata – rata 4,84, dengan nilai minimum 2 dan maksimal 11. Dapat diketahui nilai p=0,002 (p<0,05) pada variabel korelasi antara SCORAD dan Hygiene Personal. Observasi lanjutan dari SCORAD secara rutin misal 14 hari sekali sesuai dengan lamanya pembentukan imunitas setelah paparan infeksi, untuk melihat respon tubuh terhadap kejadian Dermatitis Atopik
GAMBARAN KARAKTERISTIK IBU YANG MEMBERIKAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI
Authors: Rasemi Marcellina , Prastyawati Irine Yunila , Bhato Imelda Angelia
Published: March 2022

Makanan tambahan pendamping Air Susu Ibu (MPASI) penting dimengerti oleh orang tua terutama kualitas dan kuantitas nutrisi yang diberikan pada anak, karena komponen ASI zat nutrisinya sudah mulai berkurang sehingga perlunya makanan pendamping selain ASI. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi gambaran karakteristik ibu yang memberikan makanan pendamping ASI. Metode penelitian deskriptif dengan populasi semua ibu anggota Posyandu Delima RW 04. menggunakan sampel sebanyak 30 responden. Teknik sampling menggunakan sampling jenuh, semua responden digunakan. Variabel penelitian ini adalah karakteristik ibu yang memberikan makanan pendamping ASI, menggunakan instrumen berupa kuesioner karakteristik ibu dan pengetahuan dalam pemberian makanan pendamping ASI. Analisis statistik menggunakan ASDPP. Hasil karakteristik ibu yang memberikan makanan pendamping ASI sebagai berikut: Pendidikan terakhir sebagian besar (76,7%) adalah perguruan tinggi. Usia responden sebagian besar (80%) antara 26 tahun sampai dengan 35 tahun. Pekerjaan lebih dari 50% (63,3%) adalah ibu rumah tangga. Mayoritas (96,7%) Responden pernah mendapat informasi tentang pemberian makanan pendamping ASI, lebih dari 50% (67%) responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan (tahu) baik tentang pemberian makanan pendamping ASI di Posyandu Delima RW 04 Kelurahan Tropodo Kecamatan Waru Sidoarjo. Berdasarkan data diatas perlunya meningkatkan edukasi atau penyuluhan pada posyandu terutama dimeja 4 serta diberi leaflet atau brosur yang bisa dibawa pulang untuk mengingat kembali di rumah. Tindakan ini untuk memperjelas informasi yang diperoleh ibu-ibu dari media sosial.
EFEKTIVITAS KONJAK UMBI PORANG (Amorphophallus oncophyllus) SEBAGAI PANGAN FUNGSIONAL PENURUN KOLESTEROL PADA LANSIA
Authors: Devanus Lahardo Devanus , Kusuma Ida Ayu Preharsini , Dini Ellyvina Setya
Published: March 2022

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Penyakit yang terbanyak pada lansia adalah penyakit tidak menular seperti penyakit jantung, hiperkolesterol, kencing manis, stroke, rematik dan cedera. Tujuan penelitian ini  mengetahui efektifitas umbi porang (Amorphophallus oncophillus) terhadap kadar kolesterol pada penderita kolesterolemia. Penelitian menggunakan desain penelitian murni (rancang acak sederhana) dengan the pretest and postest control grup design, pengambilan data dilakukan di awal dan di akhir sebelum dan sesudah penderita mengkonsumsi umbi porang  (Amorphophallus oncophillus) dalam bentuk olahan mie Shirataki dalam waktu 2 (dua) minggu. Populasi dalam penelitian ini seluruh lansia yang ada di Posyandu Lansia Sri Untari 2 Desa Banjararum sejumlah 62 orang. Subyek penelitian 48 orang yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi teridiri dari 24 orang kelompok kontrol dan 24 orang kelompok perlakuan. Hasil penelitian dianalisis menggunakan Uji T berpasangan didapatkan pada kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok perlakuan usia 60-65 tahun hari ke-1 dan hari ke-14 diperoleh nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,385 sehingga menunjukkan tidak adanya perbedaan signifikan (sig > 0,05). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan yang diberikan pada lansia berumur 60-65 tahun mampu menghasilkan kadar kolesterol yang sama dengan kelompok kontrol pada hari ke-14. Selanjutnya lansia usia 66-70 tahun hari ke-1 dan hari ke-14 diperoleh nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,905 sehingga menunjukkan tidak adanya perbedaan signifikan (sig > 0,05). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan yang diberikan pada lansia berumur 66-70 tahun mampu menghasilkan kadar kolesterol yang sama dengan kelompok kontrol pada hari ke-14. Saran bagi penderita hiperkolesterolmia diharapkan untuk menerapakan pola diit dalam pengaturan nutrisinya dengan pemanfaatan umbi porang dalam bentuk olahan mie sebagai bahan pangan fungsional
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan,Tingkat Pendidikan Dan Tingkat Sosial Ekonomi Keluarga Dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Keluarga Dalam Menjalankan PSBB Di Komunitas Gereja GBKP Cikarang Tahun 2020
Authors: Br Karo Rupianta , Ides Stefanus Andang , Susilo Wilhelmus Hary
Published: March 2022

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Indonesia merupakan salah satu Negara yang terdampak pandemi Covid-19,  penyebaran virus yang cepat mengharuskan pemerintah membuat kebijakan PSBB, yang dampaknya sangat mempengaruhi seluruh tatanan kehidupan, baik secara fisik maupun psikologis. Upaya membatasi mobilitas penduduk, pengurangan jam operasional kerja, mengakibatkan kegiatan bisnis menurun, akibatnya terjadi pemutusan hubungan kerja. Hal ini menimbulkan rasa cemas dan khawatir keluarga akan ketidakpastian hidup yang dihadapi. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan tingkat pengetahuan,tingkat pendidikan dan tingkat sosial ekonomi keluarga dengan tingkat kecemasan keluarga dalam menjalankan PSBB di komunitas gereja GBKP Cikarang. Metode penelitian dengan analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross secsional terhadap 53 keluarga di komunitas Gereja GBKP Cikarang. Instrumen penilaian kecemasan menggunakan Zung Self- rating Anxiety Scale dan  kuisioner pengetahuan tentang PSBB, yang teruji validitas dan reliabilitas. Analisa data menggunakan uji kendall tau c untuk mengetahui korelasi  tingkat pengetahuan,tingkat pendidikan, tingkat sosial ekonomi dengan kecemasan. Hasil uji staistik kendall tau c didapatkan hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan nilai p 0,018<0,05, tingkat pendidikan dengan nilai p 0,00<0,05 dan tingkat sosial ekonomi dengan nilai p 0,00<0,05. Disimpulkan ada hubungan tingkat pengetahuan, tingkat pendidikan, tingkat sosial ekonomi dengan tingkat kecemasan keluarga dalam menjalankan PSBB.

Kata Kunci: PSBB, Tingkat Pengetahuan, Tingkat Pendidikan, Tingkat Sosial Ekonomi ,Tingkat Kecemasan