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Multinational unity as a factor in the formation and development of Russian literature of the XX century
Authors: Панеш У.М.
Published: August 2023

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с таким важнейшим фактором формирования и развития отечественной литературы ХХ века, как многонациональное единство. Обозначаются социально-исторические истоки, теоретические корни литературного процесса, отслеживаются эволюция общенационального российского самосознания, а также различные формы национальных общностей, ставшие основой для формирования единого идейно-эстетического пространства. Опора на принцип историзма позволяет актуализировать проблему своеобразия отечественной литературной эпохи, ставшей неотъемлемой частью мировой культуры. Работа предоставляет возможности для непредвзятого и научно обоснованного переосмысления важных в методологическом плане теоретических вопросов современного литературоведения.

The article examines multinational unity as an important factor in the formation and development of national literature of the XX century. The socio-historical origins, theoretical roots of the literary process are indicated, the evolution of the national Russian self-consciousness is traced, as well as various forms of national communities that have become the basis for the formation of a single ideological and aesthetic space. Relying on the principle of historicism makes it possible to actualize the problem of the originality of the national literary era, which has become an integral part of the world culture. The work provides an opportunity for an unbiased and scientifically based rethinking of methodologically important theoretical issues of modern literary criticism.
The concept of triplicity in Diana Setterfield's novel "While the River Flows"
Authors: Грушевская Т.М. , Ельникова Т.А.
Published: August 2023

В статье исследуются приемы троекратного повторения в романе Дианы Сеттерфилд «Пока течет река», проявляющиеся на персонажном, сюжетном и образном уровне. Тройственность рассматривается как общий концепт, включающий в себя такие понятия, как триединство, триада, троичность и троякость. Принцип триединства и троекратного повторения связан с жанровыми особенностями романа, которые заключаются в мифологизме повествования. Символика числа «три» играет важную роль в формировании художественного пространства произведения, так как она связана с традициями христианства, сказки и мифа.

The article examines the techniques of threefold repetition in Diana Setterfield's novel "While the River Flows", manifested at the character, plot and figurative level. Triplicity is considered in the article as a general concept that includes such concepts as trinity, triad, triplicity and threefold. The principle of trinity and threefold repetition are connected with the genre features of the novel, which appear in the mythologism of the narrative. The symbolism of number three plays an important role in the formation of the artistic space of the work, as it is associated with the traditions of Christianity, fairy tales and myth.
Translingualism in the Chechen linguistic space (on the novel by K.Kh. Ibragimov "The Gray Caucasus")
Authors: Даниева А.С.
Published: August 2023

Статья посвящена репрезентации транслингвальности индивидуально-авторского языкового сознания когнитивное-семантических маркеров текста, кодированию/декодированию информации, транслирующей национальную аксиологию чеченского этноса. Впервые в чеченском языкознании рассматриваются исследовательские проблемы индивидуально-авторского языкового сознания транслингва, механизмы и прагмастилистическая функция переключения кода, лингвокогнитивный и лингвокультурный потенциал посредников чеченской аксиологии, выполняющих межкультурную коммуникацию и диалог культур в текстовом пространстве романа К. Ибрагимова. Обобщен материал, эксплицирующий национально-культурные маркеры, что позволяет выявить в тексте автора-транслингва глубинные смыслы социолингвистического и психолингвистического подходов при переключении кода. Отмечается, что наличие двух языковых кодов в сознании писателя отражается на лексико-семантическом уровне текста.

The article deals with the representation of the translinguality of the individual author's linguistic consciousness of the cognitive-semantic markers of the text as well as the coding/decoding of information that translates the national axiology of the Chechen ethnos. For the first time in Chechen linguistics, the research problems of the individual-author's linguistic consciousness of translingua, the mechanisms and pragmastylistic function of code switching, the linguocognitive and linguocultural potential of Chechen axiology intermediaries which provide intercultural communication and dialogue of cultures in the text space of K. Ibragimov's novel are considered. The author summarizes the information explicating national and cultural markers, which makes it possible to reveal the deep meanings of the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic approaches when switching the code in the text of the translingual author. It is noted that the presence of two language codes in the writer's mind is reflected in the lexical-semantic level of the text.
ՀԱՄԱՇԽԱՐՀԱՅԻՆ ՏՆՏԵՍՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՎՐԱ ԹՎԱՅԻՆ ՓՈԽԱԿԵՐՊՄԱՆ ԱԶԴԵՑՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՀԵՏՔՈՎԻԴՅԱՆ ԴՐՍԵՎՈՐՈՒՄՆԵՐԸ/THE POST-COVID MANIFESTATIONS OF THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY/ПОСТКОВИДНЫЕ ПРОЯВЛЕНИЯ ВЛИЯНИЯ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАН СФОРМАЦИИ НА ГЛОБАЛЬНУЮ ЭКОНОМИКУ
Authors: Melkumyan Narek
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, among other areas, determined the relevance of research in digitization and the need to accelerate digital transformation processes. It became clear that information technology during the pandemic significantly alleviated the economic and social problems that arose. One of the most apparent trends in the modern global economy is digital transformation and its rapid penetration into all spheres of human activity. The digitization of the economy brings about structural shifts in the panorama of the global economy, reformulating economic paradigms and universal assumptions. The scale and scope of digital transformation have, on the one hand, made the future closer, but on the other hand, it has led to increased uncertainties.
In this context, the main objective of this article is to discuss the features and trends of the implementation of the three waves of digitization in the global economy, as well as the challenges of digital transformation in the post-Covid period. It is concluded that the development and implementation of targeted digitization policies are crucial to meet the emerging challenges during and after the covid pandemic.
ANALISIS HUMAN ERROR UNTUK MENGURANGI KECELAKAAN KERJA PADA STASIUN PENGGILINGAN PG. MADUKISMO MENGGUNAKAN METODE SHERPA DAN HEART
Authors: Emir Rohmadhon  , Ferida Yuamita
Published: August 2023

Rendahnya penerapan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja (K3), serta faktor human error di lingkungan kerja menjadi penyebab tingginya angka kecelakaan. Dengan demikian, penulis tertarik untuk melakukan penelitian terkait apa saja potensi kesalahan (human error) yang terjadi dari setiap tahap pekerjaan, apa saja aktivitas yang menyebabkan kecelakaan kerja dan menghitung nilai probabilitas human error, bagaimana upaya pengendalian dari aktivitas yang menyebabkan kecelakaan kerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode SHERPA dan HEART untuk menganalisis human error. Metode kualitatif menggunakan SHERPA untuk mengidentifikasi human error. Metode kuantitatif dengan metode HEART untuk mengetahui nilai probabilitas terjadinya human error yang terjadi. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dengan menggunakan HTA, pada stasiun penggilingan mempunyai 14 tahapan pekerjaan. Analisis secara kualitatif menggunakan metode SHERPA memperoleh 20 kemungkinan error yang dapat dilakukan oleh pekerja. Berdasarkan analisis secara kuantitatif didapatkan nilai Human Error Probability (HEP) tertinggi yaitu pada pekerjaan pengelasan kebocoran dan sambungan dengan nilai HEP sebesar 1,056. Rekomendasi perbaikan untuk mengurangi terjadinya kesalahan manusia (human error) yaitu peningkatan pengawasan mengenai penggunaan safety gloves, kacamata las (APD), dan meningkatkan kewaspadaan saat bekerja, briefing sebelum melakukan pekerjaan.
ANALISIS KELELAHAN KERJA OPERATOR PRODUKSI MENGGUNAKAN METODE CARDIOVASCULAR LOAD (CVL) DAN INDUSTRIAL FATIQUE RESEARCH COMMITTEE (IFRC) (Studi kasus PT. Alis Jaya Cipta Tama)
Authors: Arby Yudha Maulana  , Ferida Yuamita
Published: August 2023

Naturally, there are risks associated with every job, including work-related stress, burnout, and accidents. In both formal and informal work settings, fatigue is a problem that needs specific care. Workers who are fatigued at work may perform less well and make more mistakes. The Cardiovascular load (CVL) method is a method for determining the level of work fatigue in terms of the operator's pulse, while the IFRC (Industrial Fatigue Research Committee) method measures fatigue level subjectively by distributing questionnaires. This study aims to identify work fatigue and analyze the relationship between age, length of service, nutritional status, work attitude and workload with work fatigue at mill section 1 operator PT Alis Jaya Ciptatama located in Klaten, Central Java. The calculation results show that the %CVL ranges from 11.6% to 34.1%, placing it in the mild category and indicating no fatigue. The results of IFRC calculations show that operators experience work fatigue of 88% and high fatigue of 12%. Results of the study: Respondents who were at risk of work burnout (≥35 years) were (16%), tenure at work were at risk of work burnout (≥ 8 years) by (44%), under and over nutrition status by (52%), work attitude at risk (72%) and workload at risk (44%). Conclusion: There is no effect of work fatigue on work fatigue in terms of CVL calculations after testing the data through multiple linear regression. There is a relationship between work fatigue (sig age = 0.029 and length of service = 0.013) and work fatigue in terms of IFRC calculations after testing the data through multiple linear regression.
GAMBARAN KECEMASAN PADA MAHASISWA YANG MENJALANI KULIAH LURING DITENGAH ANCAMAN VIRUS CORONA VARIAN BARU
Authors: Marta Dwi Soesanto  , Rudangta Arianti
Published: August 2023

Pandemi yang terjadi di Indonesia sejak tahun 2020 secara perlahan mulai menurun kasusnya. Kegiatan perkuliahan yang selama terjadi pandemi harus dilakukan secara daring, kini sudah kembali normal dengan melaksanakan kembali perkuliahan luring. Dengan munculnya varian Covid yang baru yaitu Arcturus dan juga menjelang libur Lebaran 2023 kasus Covid di Indonesia mengalami kenaikan. Namun setelah libur Lebaran, mahasiswa tetap harus mengikuti perkuliahan luring ditengah terjadinya lonjakan kasus Covid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan gambaran tingkat kecemasan pada mahasiswa yang menjalani kuliah luring ditengah ancaman virus COVID-19 varian baru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan total partisipan sebanyak 32 partisipan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kecemasan mahasiswa dalam menjalani kuliah luring berada pada tingkat tidak mengalami gejala kecemasan 17 orang (53.1%). Sebagian besar partisipan berusia > 20 tahun sebanyak 21 partisipan (65.5%). Partisipan yang telah melakukan vaksin COVID-19 3 kali sebanyak 23 partisipan (71.9%) dan sebagian besar partisipan tidak pernah terpapar COVID-19 sebanyak 19 partisipan (59.4%).
PENATALAKSANAAN FISIOTERAPI PADA KASUS SINDROM OBSTRUKSI PASCA TUBERKULOSIS PARU : STUDI KASUS
Authors: Lini Dewi Mahesti  , Tiara Fatmarizka  , Prayitno
Published: August 2023

Introduction : Tuberculosis is a pathological condition caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Even though it has been treated, sometimes pulmonary TB cases still leave sequelae called TB sequelae. Improper management of TB sequelae can increase the risk of mortality. Thus, it is necessary to have a structured rehabilitation program in cases of TB sequelae.

Purpose : to determine the effect of physical therapy exercise on the management of TB sequelae cases.

Methods : Research method using a case report.

Outcome measurement: measurement of sputum using auscultation, muscle spasm using palpation, examination of lung volume capacity using Voldyne and peak flow meter, examination of thoracic cage expansion using the midline.

Results: after 5 times of therapy, there was decreasing sputum volume, decreasing  spasm of the accessory muscles of breathing, improve thoracic expansion, and improve lung volume capacity.

Conclusions: Administration of programmed exercise in cases of TB sequelae can increase lung volume and increase thoracic expansion.
MANAJEMEN FISIOTERAPI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERBATASAN LGS DAN KEKUATAN OTOT PADA KASUS POST OP ACL FASE 2 DI RSUD KMRT WONGSONEGORO SEMARANG: STUDI KASUS
Authors: Diah Ayu Vitaloka  , Wijianto  , Halim Mardianto
Published: August 2023

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common injuries among sports athletes. This injury is caused by a tear in the ligament which is characterized by knee instability and a popping “pop” sound after the injury. Reconstructing the ACL is usually done by grafting the disconnected tissue. Patients after ACL reconstruction experience symptoms of complications such as pain, decreased joint range of motion, and muscle weakness. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of providing physiotherapy interventions such as cryotherapy, patella mobilization, ROM exercise, and strengthening exercises using resistance bands. Method: The research method was carried out directly on 1 respondent with post-op ACL Phase 2 in 4 therapy sessions. Result: After 4 sessions of therapy, the results showed a decrease in pain, an increase in the value of the range of motion of the joints, and an increase in muscle strength. Conclusion:   there is an effect of providing physiotherapy management to reduce pain, increase joint range of motion, and increase muscle strength.
IMPLEMENTASI TEKNIK RELAKSASI NAPAS DALAM PADA PASIEN DENGAN RISIKO PERILAKU KEKERASAN DI RUMAH SAKIT PROF. DR SOEROJO MAGELANG
Authors: Wahidah Agusmiasari  , Ririn Isma Sundari
Published: August 2023

Gangguan jiwa adalah kondisi yang ditandai dengan perubahan berbagai faktor yang termasuk suasana hati dan afek, perilaku, dan pemikiran dan kognisi (1). Menurut WHO 2016 bahwa 21 juta orang dengan Skizofrenia dengan prevalensi pasien dengan perilaku kekerasan di dunia. Risiko perilaku kekerasan merupakan respon marah diekspresikan dengan melakukan ancaman, mencederai diri sendiri maupun orang lain dan merusak lingkungan sekitar (2). Berdasarkan praktik di ruang Antareja diperoleh pasien skizofrenia dengan risiko perilaku kekerasan. Pasien mengalami perilaku kekerasan sering menunjukkan perubahan perilaku seperti mondar-mandir, nada bicara tinggi dan keras, wajah tegang, agresif, afek labil, dan mudah tersinggung. Pasien dijadikan subjek dikarenakan belum mampu mengatasi risiko perilaku kekerasan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode diskriptif, subjek satu orang pasien dengan masalah keperawatan Risiko Perilaku Kekerasan. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hasil dari implementasi teknik napas dalam pada pasien dengan risiko perilaku kekerasan. Didapatkan data pasien mengamuk, mudah tersinggung, nada bicara tinggi, memukul orang, keluyuran, dan susah minum obat. Pasien tampak tegang, gelisah, agitasi, afek labil, tampak mondar mandir, tangan mengepal dan mudah tersinggung. Implementasi yang dilakukan adalah melakukan SP 1, SP 2,dan SP 3. Setelah dilakukan tindakan keperawatan selama 6x7 jam masalah keperawatan Risiko Perilaku Kekerasan belum teratasi dengan didapatkan hasil pasien tampak masih emosi, wajah tegang, dan afek labil.
PENATALAKSANAAN FISIOTERAPI PADA GANGGUAN GERAK DAN FUNGSI EKSTREMITAS BAWAH PADA POST OP BONE GRAFT PADA DISTAL FEMUR SINISTRA E.C ANEURYSMAL BONE CYST : CASE REPORT
Authors: Arsya Fathinka  , W. Wahyuni  , Prihantoro Larasati
Published: August 2023

Introduction : Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign bone lesion that can cause localized pain, swelling, and pathological fractures. Treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) can be done with traditional measures in the form of intralesional curettage with or without bone grafting. After surgery, postoperative side effects will appear such as incision pain, swelling, decreased muscle strength and limited range of motion (ROM).

Purpose : to determine the effect of exercise on reduce pain, increase muscle strength and increase the range of motion of joints

Methods : the research method used is a case report. The interventions provided included Isometric Exercise, Stretching, NMES on Quadset, AROM & PROM Exercise, and static loading exercises on the left leg.

Results : evaluation of pain scale with NPRS, ROM with goniometer, muscle strength with MMT, range of motion with Goniometer.

Conclusions : there is an effect of giving exercise on reducing pain, increasing muscle strength and increasing ROM
PENGARUH DANA ALOKASI UMUM, DANA ALOKASI KHUSUS DAN DANA BAGI HASIL TERHADAP BELANJA MODAL DI KABUPATEN/KOTA PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Rustiana Marheni  , Eko Triyanto
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the General Allocation Fund (DAU), Special Allocation Fund (DAK) and Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH) to the capital expenditures. The population in this study were 35 Cities/Regencies in Central Java in 2016-2020. The data used in this study is from the Realization Report of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (LRAPBD) which is accessed through the official website of the directorate general of financial balance in the City/Regency in Central Java. The method of data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that general allocation funds, special allocation funds and profit-sharing funds partially or simultaneously had significant results on capital expenditures in cities/districts in Central Java.
Da nebulosidade do antropoceno aos faróis das experiências agroecológicas: imersão no território da Mata Sul de Pernambuco
Authors: Santos Esmeraldo , Ribeiro Maria Norma , GERVAIS Ana Maria Dubeux
Published: August 2023

Esse artigo apresenta o Território da Mata Sul de Pernambuco, focando nos relatos de experiências de lideranças, ouvidas através das imersões proporcionadas pelo Programa de Pós-graduação em Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Territorial da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Como o objetivo de identificar os impactos da cultura da cana-de-açúcar, desde o período colonial, e do Complexo Industrial e Portuário de SUAPE, como consequências de um modelo centrado no antropoceno. Ele também analisa a resistência e resiliência dos camponeses e a construção de alternativas coletivas de produção e convívio harmonioso com a natureza. Para tal empreitada partiremos de uma metodologia ativa, fundamentada na bibliografia clássica em diálogo com as entrevistas e debates. Como resultado, constatamos, nos depoimentos, debates e vivências que o campesinato segue resistindo e mantendo sua importância no território.
Aristotle on Moneymaking: The Roads not Taken
Authors: Thakkar Jonny
Published: August 2023

This paper considers the relationship between the critique of moneymaking that Aristotle develops in Book I of thePoliticsand the rest of his social and political theory. I argue that there are several places where Aristotle ought to have drawn out the consequences of the former for the latter, and that his failure to do so reveals something about the deep structure of his way of thinking about political life. In short, Aristotle's account of economic life is constrained by his political ontology, according to which a polity consists in a particular arrangement and distribution of offices.
Cosmopolitan Localism: Augustine on Place and Contingency
Authors: Long Elly
Published: August 2023

Augustine is not included among the many ancient thinkers that Martha Nussbaum draws upon for her cosmopolitan project. This is surprising both because Augustine is often read as a cosmopolitan and because Nussbaum engages with and critiques him on other related matters, particularly
the purported 'otherworldliness' of this thought. This article remedies this lack, putting Augustine into conversation with Nussbaum's cosmopolitanism. By investigating Augustine's view of contingency generally and the contingency of place specifically, I show that Augustine's thought supports
both universal ethical concern of the sort Nussbaum praises and particular attachments to place which Nussbaum has been criticized for lacking. In addition, Augustine's view of contingency avoids the ironism of Richard Rorty's patriotism, which Nussbaum also criticizes. Augustine sees more
clearly than both Nussbaum and Rorty how particular and universal commitments need not be competitive. Therefore, Augustine is not quite the cosmopolitan thinker that he is often recognized to be, but neither is he the severely otherworldly thinker that Nussbaum reads him as.
History, Filmerian Patriarchalism and Exclusion Royalism
Authors: Little William T.H.
Published: August 2023

There is an assumption in scholarship focused on seventeenth-century English political thought that the political ideology constructed by royalists writing during the Exclusion Crisis was similar to Robert Filmer's patriarchalism. This paper contests this assumption by focusing on the
inconsistencies between Filmer's view of history and that of the Exclusion royalists. Filmer's Adamic history necessitated a static conception of sovereignty that placed virtually no limits on the monarch. Exclusion royalists, however, adopted a fluid and changing view of sovereignty that
placed limitations on monarchical power and was motivated by histories grounded in the ancient constitution or the conquest of 1066.
The Rhetorical Roots of Du Bois's Double Consciousness
Authors: Goodman Rob
Published: August 2023

Drawing on evidence from W. E. B. Du Bois's education, I argue that rhetoric is an important, yet overlooked, source of his concept of double consciousness. Du Bois transposed ideas of a divided self as a source of both power and anguish from classical rhetoric to the experience of
racial oppression. I show how rhetoric supplies the 'causal mechanism' of double consciousness; readThe Souls of Black Folk as superimposed addresses to doubly- and singly-conscious audiences; and argue that Du Bois's 1930s turn to black-separatist cooperativism represents an attempted
escape from double consciousness — and a recognition of rhetoric's limits under systemic injustice.
A Recommendation System Based on Implicit Data for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Authors: Mansour Lama , Omran Zainab , Kaddoura Ghaydaa Mnsoor , Dakkak Mustapha , Rahhal Yasser
Published: August 2023

IPTV delivers television content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Videos On Demand (VOD) is the most popular IPTV, allowing users to freely select from a vast pool of program genres. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce innovative features to attract new users and retain existing ones. For this purpose, IPTV systems typically use VOD recommendation engines. The primary purpose of recommendation systems is to suggest user-relevant items from various items by producing a list of recommendations for each user. In this paper, we introduce an approach to recommendation systems in IPTV. We developed this approach on implicit feedback derived from users’ interaction with movies/series sets, such as how many times they watched a movie and how long they have spent watching specific movies/series. For the previous factors, we tested a variety of recommendation algorithms, content-based, collaborative-based, and hybrid. Then applied the previously mentioned algorithms on real-life big data sets after introducing some modifications to the algorithms, then benchmarked the results on multiple performance metrics. We noticed that the applied changes achieved promising results.
Time Multiplexed Optical-OFDMA for Uplink Transmission in LiFi-based IoT Networks
Authors: Hasan Md. Jahid , Haddad Oussama , Ijeh Ikenna Chinazaekpere , Rahman Md. Abdur
Published: August 2023

The transfer of data from multiple internet of things (IoT) devices requires the use of a robust and efficient multiple access (MA) solution. This paper considers the orthogonal frequency division MA (OFDMA) technique for the light-fidelity (LiFi)-based IoT uplink using infrared to transmit data from multiple mobile users to a fixed access point. The conventional schemes based on orthogonal frequency allocate distinct subcarriers to each user sharing the same time slot. We consider a new approach by allocating distinct time slots to a group of OFDMA users. Taking into account realistic opto-electronic components, we study the performance of the conventional and proposed optical-OFDMA schemes. We show that asymmetrically clipped optical-OFDMA signaling scheme outperforms direct current biased signaling in terms of electrical power efficiency. Focusing on the asymmetrically clipped signaling, We demonstrate the robustness of our proposed time multiplexed optical-OFDMA scheme against MA interference caused by signal clipping. We also show the advantages of our scheme in reducing computational complexity by a factor of 2 compared to the conventional optical-OFDMA schemes.
Detection of Malware by Static Analysis Using Machine Learning Methods
Authors: Vuran Sarı Nisa , Acı Mehmet
Published: August 2023

The increase in cyber-attacks has also started to threaten the use of internet and information technologies. This situation emphasizes the importance of detecting malicious software that is responsible for cyber-attacks. Nowadays, there are studies on the development of machine learning methods for malicious software detection. Malicious software detectors are the primary tools in defense against malicious software. The quality of such a detector is determined by the techniques it uses. Malware analysis methods such as machine learning, deep learning, and static and dynamic analysis are among these techniques. This study presents malware analysis and classification techniques. For malware detection, well-known algorithms for machine learning including such K-Nearest Neighbors, Naive Bayes, Decision Trees, and Random Forest were used. The research shows that the use of Random Forest classification technique produces the best accuracy with 97.75% classification, while Naive Bayes produces the lowest accuracy of 53%.
Teach-Back Method in Presenting Health Promotion Topics Program: Nursing Collaboration with the Micronesian Islander Community Organization and Micronesian Islander Parent Leaders
Authors: Sullivan Mari , Nguyen-Truong Connie , Leung Jacqueline
Published: August 2023

Background A Micronesian Islander-based nonprofit community organization and academic nursing partnership in the United States Pacific Northwest identified the need to use the Teach-Back method with the Micronesian Islander Parent Leaders (MIPLs) to address prevention of non-communicable diseases for health promotion outreach. MIPLs are well-respected community leaders and elders from diverse Island communities. The Teach-Back method verifies a person’s understanding of the health messages, reteaching or modifying messages if knowledge is not met, and is a strategy for health literacy. A health message communicator or presenter uses caring, plain, and respectful language and asks participants to repeat the health messages that they receive in their own words. The RE-AIM framework guided this community participatory scholarly project. The community participatory scholarly project aimed to implement and evaluate the Teach-Back method in presenting health promotion topics with MIPLs as a program. Project questions were: 1) How effective is the Teach-Back method in presenting health promotion topics as a program using a distance learning format? and 2) Is the Teach-Back method as a program acceptable for communicating health messages for MIPLs? Approach The project was implemented in 4 virtual sessions using the Teach-Back method in presenting health promotion topics. We used the Teach-Back Confidence and Commitment Scale, distance learning and open-ended items, and field notes and observations journal for evaluation. Participants used the Teach-Back Observation Tool to practice observing the presenter leveraging essential elements of the Teach-Back method. Findings MIPLs reported increased adoption and acceptance of the Teach-Back method to communicate health messages to their community and family members. Conclusion Health promotion topics identified by the group were presented using caring, respectful, plain language, and in a non-threatening manner as a vehicle to illustrate and evaluate using the established Teach-Back method tools
How Community Education led to Empowerment and Safe Childbirth
Authors: Patwary Monzur Morshed , Gop Konica
Published: August 2023

In the village of Nodapara, in Brahamanbaria district in eastern Bangladesh, 19-year-old Sharifa Akter is a healthy mother of a robust five-month-old baby boy. An important decision she made during pregnancy may just have saved her life. Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality is a big part of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which requires nations to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. While Bangladesh has seen a significant decline in maternal and infant mortality rates over the years, the struggle to further reduce maternal and neonatal deaths continues. Subgoal 3.1 (SDG 3.1) specifically calls on countries to reduce maternal mortality to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. At present, the maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh is 173 per 100,000 live births, while under-5 mortality is 29.1 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate is 24 deaths per 1,000 live births. 1 The key to addressing this challenge — especially in the more rural areas of the country — may lie in increasing awareness of and promoting community education on maternal health.
Variations in Chemical Composition, Functional Properties and Oil Quality of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea) as Influenced by Medium Dose Gamma Irradiation using Cobalt-60 Source
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Enujiugha Victor N. , Oguntoyinbo Oladotun O. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Nigeria, Oyinloye Ajibola M. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, Adesina Oluwaseun A. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Olowolafe Mercy O. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Adekanmbi Funmilayo S. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Published: August 2023

Groundnut samples were irradiated at 2.5 and 10 kGy, using cobalt-60 gamma source; non-irradiated nuts served as control. The parameters determined were the proximate and mineral composition, anti-nutritional factors and functional properties, as well as amino and fatty acids profiles, and oil quality of the samples. Irradiation did not have any significant effect on the proximate composition, except that fat content increased from 41.98 ± 0.03% dry wt. at 0 kGy to 42.06 ± 0.03% and 42.08 ± 0.05% at 2.5 and 10 kGy, respectively. The mean protein content of all the samples was 29.77%. Irradiation significantly (P ≤ 0.05) increased the mineral contents of groundnut. Potassium being the most abundant in groundnut (28.56 ± 0.03 mg/100g) at 0 kGy was increased to 37.56 ± 0.01 mg/100g at 2.5 kGy and 36.31 ± 0.01 mg/100g at 10 kGy, respectively. Iron and sodium were low (2.05 ± 0.03 and 2.08 ± 0.03 mg/100g at 0 kGy, respectively; and 2.58 ± 0.02 and 2.82 ± 0.02 mg/100g, respectively). The oil absorption capacity for the groundnut flour samples increased significantly, with increased dose of irradiation (86 ± 0.58, 87 ± 0.58, and 94 ± 0.58% at 0, 2.5 and 10 kGy, respectively); while the foaming and emulsion capacities decreased. Interestingly, the water-holding capacity of groundnut flour was not affected by irradiation. Peroxide and saponification values were not affected significantly (P ≤ 0.05) by irradiation, while the iodine value decreased. Sulphur and aromatic amino acids were reduced significantly (P ≤ 0.05) with increased dose of irradiation. There was reduction or elimination of unsaturated fatty acids at 2.5 and 10 kGy doses, with increase in saturation level due to irradiation. Anti-nutritional factors were reduced with increased dose of irradiation. The findings revealed that irradiation is still suitable as a method of preservation for groundnut, with minimal negative impact on overall nutritional quality.
Safety assessment of Spondias purpurea aqueous leaf extract (anacardiaceae): Acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies in wistar rats
Authors: Oluwaiye Jonah , Shehu Aishatu , Aliyu Ibrahim Muazzamu , Kwanashie Helen Ochuko , Anafi Sherifat Bola , Ibrahim Abubakar
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to assess the toxicological profile of aqueous leaf extract of S. purpurea (ALES) in Wistar rats. ALES was subjected to acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies which were conducted according to Lorke’s and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development 408 guidelines respectively. The acute toxicity study was carried out in two phases within 48 hours. Sub-chronic (90 days) toxicity studies were conducted on 4 groups of rats each. The first group received 1mL/kg distilled water, Groups 2, 3 and 4 received ALES 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg respectively. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of saponins, steroids/triterpenes, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and cardiac glycosides. The oral median lethal dose (LD50) of the extract in rats was established to be greater than 5000 mg/kg. Sub-chronic administration of ALES did not produce significant changes in body weights and relative organ weights of treated rats. Hematology results between control and treated groups for a 90-day period of administration of ALES were comparable, however there was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in differential white blood cell at highest dose. Biochemical result, revealed a non-significant mean variations in levels of renal and hepatic parameters between the treated groups and their corresponding controls. However, there was a significant (p < 0.05) dose dependent decrease in level of potassium and glucose for treated groups compared their respective control, also a non-dose dependent decrease in ALP at 500 mg/kg ALES group. Lipid parameters examined also showed a dose dependent decrease in cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL level, however the decrease was significant for triglyceride at 500 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg treatment group compared to control. Additionally, in comparison to control a non-significant increase in HDL level was observed for treatment groups. The Histological result showed slight alterations in brain, liver, kidney, lungs and uterus intensified with an increase in the doses of the extracts administered. These findings suggest that Spondias purpurea leaf extract is relatively safe on acute administration. However, long term administration of higher doses could result in mild toxic responses. Therefore, caution should be taken in long term administration of the extract.
Effect of leaf extract and fractions of Solanum anomalum on oxidative stress markers, kidney function indices and histology of alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Authors: Joseph Oyepata , Okokon Judde
Published: August 2023

In ethnomedicine, the leaf of S. anomalum is used to treat a variety of illnesses, including diabetes. The goal of this study was to assess the effects of S. anomalum leaf extract and fractions on the kidney function indices, renal histology, and indicators of oxidative stress in rats with diabetes caused by alloxan. Antioxidative stress and renoprotective potentials of leaf extract (70-210 mg/kg) and fractions (140 mg/kg) were assessed by determining oxidative stress markers levels, kidney function parameters and histopathology of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The levels of oxidative stress indicators (Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT), Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione (GSH) in the kidney were significantly increased by the leaf extract and fractions (p<0.05–0.001), while the level of MDA was lowered in the treated diabetic rats. The high serum levels of urea and creatinine in diabetic rats were significantly (p<0.05–0.001) reduced by the leaf fractions, whereas the levels of electrolytes were not significantly decreased . The kidney histology of the treated diabetic rats either showed no pathological abnormalities or a considerable reduction in pathological features. The findings suggest the antioxidative stress and nephroprotective capabilities of Solanum anomalum leaf extract and fractions, which may be a result of the antioxidant activities of their phytochemical constituents
Potentials medicinal plants used in the treatment of Covid-19 symptoms
Authors: Umar Saifullahi , Abba Anas
Published: August 2023

Plants still form the bases of traditional medicine system and that plant-based systems continue to play an essential role in healthcare for over 80% of the world population. An ethnomedicinal survey was conducted to document the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of COVID-19 symptoms in the Northern-Senatorial district of Kano. Information was generated from 26- traditional medicine practitioners, 50 herb sellers and 20-elderly people.  The information collected were divided based on the symptoms treated by the medicinal plants. A total of 36-plant species belonging to 22 families were reported to be used in the treatment of COVID-19 symptoms. Plants from Poaceae, Myrtaceae Liliaceae, Lamiaceae and Combretaceae family had the highest number of species being used in the symptoms treatment. Leaves were reported to be the most frequent plant part used followed by bark, corn, bulb, whole plant and rhizomes. The survey revealed that the most prominent method of preparation used are decoction and infusion. Traditional medicine encourage prevention of symptoms and enhanced self-immunity against host of infections, hence the survey had documented information on medicinal plants, method of their prepations by the native people, traditional practitioners, herbalist of North-Senatorial district Kano, for treatment of COVID-19 symptoms.
Scrotal Kaposi Sarcoma in a HIV-Negative elderly Nigerian. A case report with a review of literature.
Authors: Uchendu Obiora , Otene Cletus
Published: August 2023

Kaposi Sarcoma KS is a rare, borderline vascular tumour that affects themucocutanous surfaces, and lymph nodes and visceral organs occasionally. Variousforms have been described with a common association with Herpes Simplex virus 8infection, although immunological, environmental and
Kaposi Sarcoma KS is a rare, borderline vascular tumor that affects the muco-cutanous surfaces, and lymph nodes and visceral organs occasionally. Various forms have been described with a common association with Herpes Simplex virus 8 infection, although immunological, environmental and genetic factors play significant role in its pathogenesis. Urogenital involvement is uncommon and isolated scrotal KS in HIV negative individuals is extremely rare. We therefore report the 5th of such case in English literature, involving a 65 year old Nigerian, with confirmed histological and immunohistochemistry diagnostic features. Patient underwent surgical excision of the lesion and is being considered for chemotherapy.
genetic factors play significantrole in its pathogenesis. Urogenital involvement is uncommon and isolated scrotal KSin HIV negative individuals is extremely rare. We therefore report the 5th of such casein English literature, involving a 65 year old Nigerian, with confirmed histologicaland immunohistochemistry diagnostic features. Patient underwent surgical excision ofthe lesion and is being considered for chemotherapy.
Detection of biofilm formation in multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus among clinical isolates in Zaria metropolis, Kaduna, Nigeria
Authors: Garba Samira
Published: August 2023

Antimicrobial resistance are associated with several virulence factors such as biofilm. The biofilm formation ability of S. aureus complicates effective therapeutic management of infections.
In this research, we intend to observe biofilm formation in S. aureus using two in vitro phenotypic methods: tissue culture plate and Congo red agar as well as biofilm associated genes Ica A B & D and 16SrRNA. A total of 150 presumptive coagulase positive staphylococcal isolates from all specimens (blood, urine, high vaginal swab, wound swab, ear swab, endocervical swab) submitted to the microbiology laboratory of the selected hospitals were collected. Seventy-three (73) or 48.7% of the isolates were identified as coagulase positive Staphylococcus using microbiology standard methods (tube coagulase test, growth on mannitol salt agar & Dnase agar). Using microgen staph identification kit, the isolates were further characterized into various Staph spp. Disc agar diffusion method was used for eleven (11) antibiotics susceptibility test while vancomycin screening agar and BMD (Broth Micro dilution) MIC test was used for vancomycin susceptibility evaluation. Indirect observation of biofilm was performed using congo red agar (CRA) and Microtitre plate assay method. PCR and sequencing were conducted on the isolates to molecularly detect the presence of 16SrRNA, IcaA, IcaB, IcaD genes. 
Susceptibility of S aureus (21%) isolates tested against 12 different categories of antibiotics shows 4(27%) not multidrug resistant (MDR), 7(47%) were MDR and 4 (27%) were extensively drug resistant (XDR). High percentage (74%) of Multiple antibiotic resistant index at ≥0.3 suggested that the isolates originated from an environment where antibiotics are often used. Biofilm assessment of MDR S aureus isolates revealed that 9(82%) and 11 (100%) of the isolates were biofilm formers using Congo Red Agar method and Microtiter plate assay respectively. All isolates amplified with 16SrRNA primer signifying all are S. aureus, 100% of the isolates amplified with IcaA, 90% isolates amplified with IcaD, and 50% isolates amplified with IcaB. We can conclude that there is high prevalence of Biofilm forming S. aureus strains in the hospitals studied. This result should be born in mind by clinicians while prescribing medication for S. aureus positive conditions. Hospital managements should be proactive in preventing the preservation of the biofilm formers in their hospital environment through adequate sanitary and disinfection protocols. It is also necessary for clinician to note that nitrofurantoin, linezolid and vancomycin were most effective against the biofilm producing S. aureus and microtitre plate assay method was observed to be most reliable assay in the study of biofilm.
Seroprevalence of Influenza A/H1N1 virus among patient with Chronic Kidney Disease in North-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Chiwar Hassan , Agyigra Isaac , Soji Bamidele , Yahya Inuwa , Isa Aliyu , Liman Muhammad Bashir , Mamza Hyelaparda , Igwenagu Precious
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Influenza A H1N1 infection can cause respiratory and multiple organ failure, which can lead to fatality. The prevalence of circulating Influenza A H1N1 viral IgG antibodies among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is not well understood. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of circulating Influenza A H1N1 viral IgG antibodies among patients with CKD.
Methods: The study was conducted at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) from January to November 2020. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital Ethical Committee, and informed consent was obtained from participants. Patients with a Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) of less than or equal to 90mL/min with associated CKD risk factors and proteinuria were included, while patients with a GFR of 90 mL/min without CKD risk factors and patients with a GFR greater than 90 mL/min were excluded. One hundred and sixty consented subjects had their blood samples collected and analyzed for H1N1 IgG antibodies using ELISA technique. Other sociodemographic and health information were obtained from patient health records. Data analysis was carried out using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSSTM) version 20.0.
Results: Out of 160 CKD blood samples tested, 23 (14.4%) were seropositive for circulating influenza A (H1N1) IgG antibodies. The seroprevalence of influenza A/H1N1 circulating antibodies was higher in the age groups of 35-44 years and 55-64 years (8 or 34.8%). The seroprevalence was higher among females (17 or 73.9%) than males (6 or 26.1%). Most of the study subjects had a normal body mass index (10 or 43.5%). Chronic Kidney Disease stage 3 patients had the highest number of patients with circulating H1N1 antibodies (10 or 43.5%) with a P value > 0.594.
Conclusion: This study suggests that H1N1 virus may be considered as an additional risk factor in CKD patients, particularly CKD Stage 5 - End Stage Renal Disease
Evaluation of anticonvulsant activity of methanol leaf extract of Opilia celtidifolia diels (opiliaceae) in mice and chicks
Authors: Zango Nasir , Shehu Aisha , Ya'u Jamilu
Published: August 2023

Epilepsy affects 1% of the global population, with around 2.4 million new diagnoses annually. Approximately 80% of individuals with epilepsy reside in low- and middle-income countries, with a prevalence of 8.2 per 1000 in sub-Saharan Africa and 8 per 1000 in Nigeria. This study evaluated the anticonvulsant properties of methanol leaf extract of Opilia celtidifolia (MEC) in mice and chicks.
The median lethal dose (LD50) of the extract was determined in mice and chicks. The acute anticonvulsant properties of MEC were evaluated using pentylene tetrazole (PTZ), maximal electroshock (MES), strychnine, and picrotoxin-induced convulsions, while the chronic anticonvulsant effect was assessed through PTZ-induced kindling. The effects of MEC on cognition, coordination, motor deficits, sedation, and locomotion were assessed using the Y Maze, Beam Walking, and Open Field tests.
The extract increased the mean percentage of survival and significantly delayed the mean onset of PTZ-induced seizure (p<0.05), strychnine-induced seizure (p<0.01), and picrotoxin-induced seizures (p<0.05) at a dose of 1000 mg/kg. However, the extract did not provide protection against MES-induced seizures. In the kindling model, the extract-treated mice exhibited a decrease in the seizure threshold, with an associated increase in oxidative stress. The extract treated mice showed significant (p<0.05) decrease in locomotor activity with apparent sedative effect but there was no obvious cognitive impairment in learning and memory, coordination or motor deficits.
MEC is apparently non-toxic and possesses anticonvulsant activity against some animal models of epilepsy. It also exhibited decreased locomotor activity with apparent sedative effect in mice.