bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Boys don’t cry? Views of young people with lived experience of mental health problems from Pakistan and India: An exploratory qualitative study
Authors: Hamdani Syed Usman , Huma Zill-e- , Chakrabarti Bhismadev , Zafar Syeda Wajeeha , Gillani Ayella , Bagrodia Vaishali , Jones Amy Finlay
Published: October 2023

Background
Meaningful involvement of young People with Lived Experience (PWLE) in co-designing youth mental health interventions has been much emphasized globally. However, there is a scarcity of evidence on involving PWLE of mental health problems in designing, implementing and evaluating mental health interventions, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The aim of the current study was to understand the perspectives of young PWLE from two South Asian countries, Pakistan and India, regarding “Active Ingredients” (AIs) for youth mental health (i.e., components or processes of mental health intervention(s) that make a difference to mental health outcomes), as part of the Wellcome Trust AI Commission.
Methods
We conducted 30 qualitative interviews via Zoom with young PWLE from Pakistan (n = 19) and India (n = 11) to explore their views about different AIs for youth anxiety and depression in South Asia. The qualitative data was analysed using a thematic analysis approach that moved through the phases of familiarization, generation of codes, searching, identification and review of themes and selection of illustrative quotes.
Results
The results show that family and religion are integral to promoting positive youth mental health in the South Asian context. The AIs perceived to be most relevant for Pakistani and Indian young people were (i) improving social relationships; (ii) managing emotions; and (iii) relaxation techniques. Participants highlighted the need to explore the role of family support, personal space, spirituality/religion, schools, mental health literacy and stigma as potential AIs of mental health for young people in South Asia. The need for ease of access to mental health support and minimizing barriers to engagement with mental health services were highlighted as important contextual factors.
Conclusions
The current study highlights specific intervention components and contextual considerations that are important to Indian and Pakistani young PWLE when designing and delivering mental health interventions to prevent and treat anxiety and depression. Our findings underscore the need to work with young PWLE and consider their context, culture, and resources when developing or evaluating mental health interventions.
Perceived stress and mobile phone addiction among Chinese undergraduate nursing students: The mediating role of organisational caring climate and self-control
Authors: Du Juan , Wu Chao , Yin Xinmin , Zheng Wenkai , Wei Xinting , Chen Qian , Heng Chun-Ni , Ji Yanbo , Lang Hongjuan
Published: October 2023

Background: The rapid development of digital technology has fuelled the widespread use of various electronic devices in daily life, particularly, mobile phones. However, the alarming rise in problematic mobile phone use poses a threat to healthcare professionals’ clinical practice, resulting in adverse physiological, psychological, and social effects.
Methods: Between February and May 2023, 900 Chinese nursing graduate students from ten colleges completed questionnaires, resulting in a response rate of 98.47%. The questionnaires covered general demographics, perceived stress, organizational climate, self-control, and mobile phone addiction tendency. The data were analysed using SPSS23.0 and macro PROCESS.
Results: (1) Perceived stress among undergraduate nursing students positively correlated with mobile addiction (r=0.362, P<0.01) and negatively correlated with organisational caring climate and self-control (r = -0.162, -0.515, P<0.01). Organisational caring climate positively correlated with self-control (r=0.152,P < 0.01) and negatively correlated with mobile phone addiction (r =-0.156, P < 0.01). Self-control negatively correlated with mobile phone addiction (r = -0.468, P < 0.01). (2) Perceived stress indirectly influenced mobile addiction through three paths: the independent mediating effect of organisational caring climate, the independent mediating effect of self-control, and the chain mediating effect of organizational caring climate and self-control.
Conclusions: Greater perception of an organisational caring climate among graduate nursing students enhances their self-control abilities, facilitating effective stress management and mitigating the negative impact of mobile phone addiction on the clinical practice of healthcare professionals.
Proximate composition, sensory evaluation, physical properties, mineral content and amino acid profile of nori-like product from Ulva lactuca and Gracilaria
Authors: Sinurat Ellya , Sihono Sihono , Fateha Fateha , Supriyanto Agus , Suryaningrum Th Dwi , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Fransiska Dina , Utomo Bagus S.B. , Sedayu Bakti Berlyanto , Waryanto Waryanto
Published: October 2023

Nori is a dried edible seaweed sheet made fromPorphyra, a genus of red algae that thrives primarily in subtropical waters. Nori-like products have been developed from tropical seaweed species, but they are still considered undesirable due to their astringent taste and lower protein content compared to the original nori. This investigation aimed to produce a nori-like product by utilizing a combination of locally sourced seaweedsUlva lactucaandGracilariawith the addition of anchovy flour to enhance its protein content. To obtain the optimal formulation of the product, we employed a design expert application to analyze sensory data collected from a hedonic scale assessment involving 25 trained panelists. We evaluated sensory characteristics, including appearance, aroma, texture, taste, and overall satisfaction. Additionally, we considered parameters such as crispness and color to determine the nori-like product quality. The best-selected product, determined through sensory evaluation, underwent further analysis of its proximate and amino acids profile, as well as mineral content. The results were compared to those of commercial nori fromPorphyra. The highest-quality product was found to be the nori-like product with a formula consisting of 25.40%Ulva lactuca, 7.98%Gracilaria, 1.5% glycerol, and 4.12% anchovy.
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among People Living with HIV and HIV-negative adults in Kigali, Rwanda: a comparative cross-sectional study
Authors: Murererehe Julienne , Malele-Kolisa Yolanda , Niragire Francois , Yengopal Veerasamy
Published: October 2023

Background
Assessing health-related quality of life has become integral to people living with HIV (PLHIV) follow-up. However, there is a lack of data regarding the impact of oral health on quality of life, known as Oral Health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among PLHIV compared to HIV-negative individuals in Rwanda.
Aim
The study aimed to assess OHRQoL among PLHIV compared to HIV-negative counterparts in Kigali, Rwanda.
Methods
The Oral Health Impact Profile short version (OHIP-14) questionnaire was interviewer-administered to 200 PLHIV and 200 HIV-negative adults (≥ 18 years old) at an HIV clinic of Kigali Teaching Hospital (CHUK). A 4-point Likert scale was used to assess the frequency of oral impacts for all 7 domains. The descriptive statistics were used to see frequencies and percentages of OHRQoL among PLHIV and HIV-negative persons, respectively. The Chi-square test was used to determine the association of OHRQoL with caries (DMFT) and periodontal disease (CPITN) among PLHIV compared to HIV-negative individuals.
Results
The results revealed a higher prevalence of PLHIV with poor OHRQoL than HIV-negative individuals in all items of OHIP-14 except for OHIP 3 (found it uncomfortable to eat any foods because of problems with teeth or mouth) and OHIP-14 (being totally unable to function because of problems with teeth or mouth). The findings showed statistically significant results (p≤0.05) for the OHIP1 item “trouble pronouncing any word,” with a prevalence of 11(2.5%) and 9(2.25%) in PLHIV and HIV-negative, respectively. Also, PLHIV had significantly higher prevalence11(2.75%) for the OHIP 13 item “life not satisfying due to teeth and mouth problems compared to HIV-negative individuals 8(2%) p≤0.05. Moreover, dental caries was significantly associated with poor OHRQoL among PLHIV and HIV-negative adults and for all 14 items of OHIP tool. Unexpectedly, periodontal disease was not significantly associated with OHRQoL among PLHIV and HIV-negative adults.
Conclusion
This study revealed poor OHRQoL among PLHIV compared to HIV-negative adults. There is a need for oral health programs to improve the OHRQoL in Rwanda, especially among PLHIV. It is essential to include oral health care as one of the components of the medical health care programs for PLHIV in Rwanda.
Metadata recommendations for light logging and dosimetry datasets
Authors: Spitschan Manuel , Hammad Grégory , Blume Christine , Schmidt Christina , Skene Debra J. , Wulff Katharina , Santhi Nayantara , Münch Mirjam
Published: October 2023

This article introduces a comprehensive metadata descriptor aimed at capturing crucial metadata information within personalized light exposure datasets. This metadata descriptor fills a critical gap in the field of personalized light exposure research by promoting standardized documentation of light exposure metadata. Light exposure profoundly impacts human physiology and behaviour, playing a central role in regulating the circadian system and influencing various physiological processes. As research on the real-world effects of light exposure gains momentum through the development of wearable sensors and light-logging technologies incorporating digital health approaches, there is a need to harmonize and standardize data collection and documentation across diverse studies and settings. The metadata descriptor was collaboratively developed by an international team of experts through a scoping exercise and synchronous discussions. It covers study-level, participant-level, dataset-level, and device-level metadata. The structure of the descriptor was designed to be modular, allowing for future expansions and customizations. The metadata descriptor comprises four main domains: study-level information, participant-level information, dataset-level information, and device-level information. Each domain includes specific metadata fields, ensuring comprehensive documentation of the data collection process. The metadata descriptor is available in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format, facilitating both human and machine readability. A user-friendly web interface has been developed for generating compliant JSON files, making it accessible to a wide range of users. The descriptor follows versioning principles to accommodate future updates and improvements. Following a description of the latest version, the article outlines several future directions for the metadata descriptor, including validation in real-world settings, independent evaluation, community-driven development, implementation in multiple software languages, and endorsement by scientific organizations. Integration with data repositories and platforms is also essential for streamlining data management and sharing. The metadata descriptor adheres to FAIR data principles, ensuring data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. Researchers are encouraged to adopt this descriptor to enhance the quality and utility of their light dosimetry datasets, ultimately advancing our understanding of the non-visual effects of light in real-world contexts.
The Role and Therapeutic Potential of the TFAP2C-EIF5A Signaling Pathway in Bladder Cancer Development
Authors: Lei Mingde , Zhang Shicheng , Han Qi , Liu Liwei
Published: October 2023

Bladder cancer is a common malignant tumor, and the molecular mechanisms underlying its onset and progression are unclear. In this study, we analyzed the cellular heterogeneity and subpopulations of bladder cancer patients using single-cell sequencing data, and found that the expression levels of the transcription factor TFAP2C and the translation initiation factor EIF5A were significantly elevated in bladder cancer tissues and positively correlated with cancer mortality. Further in vitro experiments verified that TFAP2C could up-regulate the expression of EIF5A, thereby promoting the proliferation, migration and invasion ability of bladder cancer cells. In addition, we found that inhibition or activation of EIF5A could affect the function of TFAP2C. These results reveal the important role of the TFAP2C-EIF5A signaling pathway in bladder cancer development and provide new targets and strategies for the future treatment of bladder cancer.
The in vitro gastrointestinal digestion-associated protein corona of polystyrene nano- and microplastics increases their uptake by human THP-1-derived macrophages
Authors: Brouwer Hugo , Porbahaie Mojtaba , Boeren Sjef , Busch Mathias , Bouwmeester Hans
Published: October 2023

Background: Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) represent one of the most widespread environmental pollutants of the 21st century to which all humans are orally exposed. Upon ingestion, MNPs pass harsh biochemical conditions within the gastrointestinal tract, causing a unique protein corona on the MNP surface. Little is known about the digestion-associated protein corona and its impact on the cellular uptake of MNPs. Here, we systematically studied the influence of gastrointestinal digestion on the cellular uptake of neutral and charged polystyrene MNPs using THP-1-derived macrophages.
Results: The protein corona composition was quantified using LC‒MS-MS-based proteomics, and the cellular uptake of MNPs was determined using flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Gastrointestinal digestion resulted in a distinct protein corona on MNPs that was retained in serum-containing cell culture medium. Digestion increased the uptake of uncharged MNPs below 500 nm by 4.0- to 6.1-fold but did not affect the uptake of larger sized or charged MNPs. Forty proteins showed a good correlation between protein abundance and MNP uptake, including coagulation factors, apolipoproteins and vitronectin.
Conclusion: This study provides quantitative data on the presence of gastrointestinal proteins on MNPs and relates this to cellular uptake, underpinning the need to include the protein corona in hazard assessment of MNPs.
Influence of strong electric field on the properties in semiconductor quantum dot
Authors: NOUPEYI S. D. , Nguepnang J.V. , Ekengoue  , Kenfack A.J.
Published: October 2023

Polarons are quasiparticles that result from a strong coupling regime between electron or a hole and ions in nanomaterials. Polarons manifest themselves in many different ways under the influence of external electric and (or) magnetic fields. This paper investigates the influence of strong electric field on polaron properties in semiconductor quantum dot (SCQD). We used the modified Lee Low Pines Huybrecht method to derive fundamental and first state energy of polaron. The superposition of these two states energies which form a quantum bit considered as a two level system (TLS) allowed us to evaluate the probability density, capacitance and conductance of the polaron under the Drude model. Our results indicate that the electric field possesses pronounced effects on the properties of polaron in SCQD. Some of these effects include but are not limited to: (i) the variation of the probability density according to the x and y planar coordinates; (2i) the periodical modification of the probability density with electric field frequency and its dependence on longitudinal optical (LO) phonon-coupling strength constant; (3i) the observation of both positive and negative values of the energy of the system, indicating the formation of free and couple polaronic entities in the system. In particular, we found that the ground state energy of the polaron is predominant in Galium Arsenide (GaAs) SCQD. It comes that, the investigation of strong polaron-electric field (laser radiation) is quite indicated in the case of Galium Arsenide (GaAs).
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Egyptian Medical Students Towards Healthcare Workers’ Recommended Vaccines: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Shawqi Mohamed Mohamed , El-Said Yara Mohamed , Behery Mostafa Behery , Abdelaziz Ali , Ibrahem Esraa Shawky , ElBoraie Aly , Khattab Mohamed Ayman , Ghattas Ahmed S. , Naeem Ahmed , Madany Maysa , Elboraay Toka , Naguib Mostafa Mahmoud , Allam Abdallah R. , Allam Ahmed Hafez , Bahbah Ammar Ayman , Ewis Marwa Ibrahim , Elsayed Mostafa Ahmed , Sherief Leenah , KhallafAllah Mahmoud Tawfik , Gouda Mohamed Alaa , Aboshady Omar Ali
Published: October 2023

Background
Vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is pivotal to decrease the incidence of contagious infections in hospital settings. Herein, we assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HCWs’ recommended vaccines among medical students and interns in Egypt.
Methods
A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured, pilot-tested, self-administered questionnaire among Egyptian medical students and interns. We invited 1332 participants to our survey using a systematic random sampling that included participants across nine medical schools in Egypt during the 2021–2022 academic year.
Result
Out of 1332 participants, 1141 completed our questionnaire with a response rate of 85.7%. Overall, 43% of our participants knew 2–3 HCWs recommended vaccines. Furthermore, 36.7% had received a booster dose of at least one of the HCWs’ recommended vaccines in the last 10 years with only 6.1% having received all recommended vaccines. Hepatitis B vaccine was the most widely known (71%) and received (66.7%). Interns were more likely to know, receive, and recommend HCWs’ recommended vaccines. The majority (> 90%) agreed that vaccination is beneficial and safe, with a median score of eight (interquartile range [IQR]: 2) out of ten concerning vaccine efficacy and eight (IQR: 1) for safety. However, the median score for hesitancy was five (IQR: 5). The most common influential and limiting factors for taking vaccines were scientific facts (60.1%) and fear of vaccine side effects (44.9%), respectively.
Conclusion
Although medical students in Egypt have good knowledge and attitudes toward vaccinations, there is a gap in their practices. Interventions are needed to improve the uptake of vaccinations among medical students in Egypt.
The generalized core-EP inverses involvoing projections in Banach *-Banach algebra
Authors: Chen Huanyin , Abdolyousefi Marjan Sheibani
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we introduce the notion of the generalized weighted core inverse in a Banach *-algebra. We characterize this new generalized inverse by using the generalized weighted core decomposition and present the representations by the generalized Drazin inverse. These extend the core-EP inverse and weighted (pseudo) core inverse for complex matrices and linear bounded operators to more general setting.
2020 Mathematics Subject Classification. 15A09, 16U90, 46H05.
Clinical and Radiographic Approach of (Nephroblastoma – Neuroblastoma) in children.
Authors: lahej Najeh , Aljarad Ali , Alhasheesh Mohammad , khattab Khalid
Published: October 2023

The study showed the prevalence and importance of both tumors in diagnosis and follow-up, as it was found that Wilms' tumor is the most common malignant solid abdominal tumor in children, and that neuroblastoma is the most common solid abdominal tumor in the upper abdomen in children and infants. Wilms' tumor has degrees of risk according to differentiation and spread. There is a laboratory test through which Wilms' tumor can be diagnosed (unlike nephroblastoma). Neuroblastoma compresses the kidney from the outside, while nephroblastoma distorts and damages the kidney from the inside (renal excretory system). The presence of a solid mass inside a kidney that causes internal torsion of the calyx collecting system is considered diagnostic. For Wilms' tumor, ultrasonography can help evaluate the venous extension of the tumor (inferior vena cava and renal veins)
Comparison of the Effect of Various Surface Treatments on the Microtensile Bond Strength of Lithium Disilicate Ceramic with Dentin- An In-vitro Study
Authors: Shrivastava Ankita , Sharma Sanjay Kumar , Parmar Shashank
Published: October 2023

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of various surface treatments on the microtensile bond strength of Lithium disilicate ceramic with dentin.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 45 human extracted premolars were obtained for the study. The samples were mounted in dental stone blocks having two “V” shaped notch on mesial and distal side of the mounted tooth. The samples were divided into three groups with 15 samples in each. The GROUP-A Control (without any surface treatment), GROUP-B (air abrasion with Al2O3 particles for 15 seconds) and GROUP-C (laser treatment for 5 seconds). Standardize tooth preparation was done on samples and lithium disilicate crowns were fabricated with a loop on occlusal surface. After surface treatment crowns were luted with self adhesive resin cement and pull out load test was performed in universal testing machine.  The data was analysed using one way ANOVA TEST for multiple group comparison followed by Tusky HSD post hoc test. Level of significance was considered at 5% (p-value<0.05).

RESULTS: The surface treatment considerably increased the retention of lithium disilicate crowns. The air abrasion group showed the highest microtensile bond strength values. There was significant difference between air abrasion and laser treatment groups.

CONCLUSION: It was evident that microtensile bond strength was adequately increased after both the surface treatments (air abrasion with Al2O3 particles and laser treatment) and there was significant increase in bond strength with air abrasion with Al2O3 particles group when compared to laser treatment group.
Intraoral Nevus of Ota : A Case Report and Review
Authors: DR ARUN DEV SHARMA  , DR AJAY PRATAP SINGH PARIHAR  , DR PRASHANTHI REDDY  , DR NIDHI YADAV  , DR RASHI MANDLIK
Published: October 2023

The Nevus of Ota is a melanocyte disorder that primarily affects skin and eye regions innervated by the first two caricatures of the trigeminal nerve, the ophthalmic and maxillary divisions. In most instances, pigmentation involves the skin, eyes, and rarely the intraoral mucosa. The oral cavity is not always involved in cases of opthalmic or dermal melanosis. To the best of our knowledge, fifty five cases of Ota nevus involving the oral cavity have been documented. We have summarized all the cases of nevus of Ota involving the oral cavity until today. We are presenting a case of palatal nevus of Ota in a 50-year-old female patient.
Comparative Microscopic and Radiographic Evaluation of Proximal Marginal Integrity of CAD/CAM PMMA Crown and CAD/CAM Zirconia Monolithic Crown- An In-vitro Study
Authors: Dr diksha rajput  , Dr anup vyas  , Dr sumeet jain  , Dr kavita maru  , Dr komal bhatia  , Dr Smit Palan
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTS

Aim: to evaluate and compare proximal marginal integrity radiographically and microscopically of CAD/CAM PMMA crown and CAD/CAM monolithic zirconia crown.

Materials and methods: Fifteen maxillary or mandibular molar teeth with standardized anatomic preparation for provisional crown and monolithic zirconia crown were scanned with a 3-dimensional laboratory scanner. CAD/CAM crowns were designed 3-dimensionally using exocad software and then milled from presintered blocks in a milling machine. The proximal marginal integrity of CAD/CAM PMMA and monolithic zirconia crown were evaluated radiographically and microscopically. For radiographic evaluation, radiopaque dye is used to measured proximal marginal discrepancies on six reference points on PMMA crown. A digital microscope was used to measure the marginal discrepancies on six reference points on PMMA and zirconia crown. Photographs of the proximal marginal areas were captured at six reference lines at standardized orientation and placement of the samples. In all photographs margin was traced with the help of HiViewSetup software. The mean marginal discrepancies for each group were analysed using chi-square test and man whitney U test.

Results: the test result shows there were no significant differences in radiographic and microscopic evaluation of CAD/CAM PMMA crown and CAD/CAM monolithic zirconia crown.

Conclusion:

It is found that radiographically, PMMA crown had greater marginal discrepancy as compared to the Zirconia crown. Microscopically, PMMA crown and the CAD/CAM monolithic zirconia crown had almost similar marginal discrepancy (statistically non- significant).
Oral Health Monitoring Using Smartphone Oral Self-Photograph in Teledentistry Model for Solution of School Dental Health Initiative Program in Pandemic Situation
Authors: Susanto Hendri , Astuti Wulan Tri , Nareswari Ardhya , Puspita Dewi , Winata Tiffany , Sari Tiara Evita , Aulia Fariz Attar , Kurnia Keysa Izza , Banurisya Rania
Published: October 2023

Restrictions on dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the implementation of the School Dental Health Initiative (SDHI), especially in Bantul Regency, where 92.79% of the population barely visited the Dental Clinic. Moreover, the tendency of adolescents to pay less attention to oral and dental health encourages the need for innovation in dental practice. The Dental Online Report (DENTOPORT) program was developed to assist students of Sekolah Menengah Pertama (junior high school) 2 Bantul in raising awareness and creating changes in adolescent oral health behavior as integrated the concept of teledentistry in SDHI. DENTOPORT is an oral health monitoring and education program that utilizes the LINE application, which teenagers widely use. Students are trained to take oral/dental photographs correctly. Students send pictures of the condition of their teeth and mouth using smartphones and consult the DENTOPORT team through the LINE application. Report on oral health condition based on photos of the oral cavity condition and recommendations for promotive and preventive behavior. This program has been coordinated to be continued by the Bantul 2 primary Health Center with Sekolah Menengah Pertama 2 Bantul as the center of learning. DENTOPORT has the potential to be adopted as a UKGS program so that it can reach other schools in the Bantul area and its surroundings so that it becomes a national program.
Strategic Planning for Product Diversification of "SITTI" Technology
Authors: Sutiarso Lilik , Hapsari Umi , Rahmawati Laila , Zahra Aryanis Mutia , Nihayah Badi’atun , Purwadi Didik , Rahayu Endang S.
Published: October 2023

Sriharjo Village is one of the villages in the Yogyakarta Special Region with the highest poverty rate. Most of Sriharjo Village's residents work in the agricultural sector, fish farming, animal husbandry, and SMEs. Optimizing rural community participation through Sriharjo Village Development Strategy Plan 2019-2025, focusing on financial independence, is estimated to reduce poverty. The Faculty of Agriculture Technology Universitas Gadjah Mada’s team introduced cadet farmers called Taruna Tani Hijaunya Cinta to the SITTI Concept, which is a system that integrates plants, livestock, and fish through the BCG economy approach. SITTI aims to maximize Sriharjo Village's poverty-reduction potential while adhering to sustainability—its downstream technology affected various economic, social, and environmental improvements the previous year. This study examined the potential and strategies for developing product diversification of SITTI. Surveys and questionnaires were used to conduct qualitative research with 30% of cadet farmer members in the village. Data were analyzed using an evaluation matrix of internal and external factors to create a SWOT analysis for the implementation strategy, and Rank Order Centroid (ROC) was used for sensitivity testing on each factor. The Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats scores are 4.6, 4,0; 3,9; and 2,7; with a consistency ratio of <0,1. According to the evaluation matrix, cadet farmer members could capitalize on their strengths and opportunities while addressing their weaknesses and threats through the SITTI technology development. Strength-Opportunities (SO) strategy to develop and diversify SITTI technology by institutional strengthening, increasing upstream-downstream productivity through henhouse and maggot box expansion, developing product diversification, and product marketing yielded Quadrant 1 results.
Bioplastic Program and Application of CNC Machinery to Support Sustainable Development in Jati Rejo Village, Lendah Kulon Progo
Authors: Budiyanto Maun , Kurniawan Candra Febri , Prasetyo Eko , Winarto Felixtianus Eko Wismo
Published: October 2023

The use of plastic in society has become a significant need, ranging from being used for plastic bags, bottles, plates, straws, and so on. Plastic excels in lightweight, water resistance, cost-effectivity, durability, and protecting goods from dirt, shock, and impact. Plastic is currently the material of choice in various activities, from carrying, packaging, and distributing goods. On the other hand, plastic waste is a major environmental problem as it is not readily biodegradable. Efforts to reduce the use of plastic have been carried out with the motto of the 3R program (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) stated that in 2022, Indonesia's plastic waste would reach 66 million tons annually. The results of the LIPI study 2018 estimated that around 0.26-0.59 million tons of this plastic flowed into the ocean. The survey results from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia reported that 16.91% of waste in Indonesia is plastic, and the volume increased by 0.5% compared to the previous year. This empowerment program aims to provide residents with an understanding of innovative work products in the form of processed products from plastic waste. This activity raises public awareness about the importance of using plastic waste to create products worth selling. This activity was conducted on Friday, 29 July 2022, at the Bukit Cubung restaurant, Jati Rejo Village, Lendah District, Kulon Progo Regency. A total of 30 participants attended the activity.
The Natural Tourism Landscape of The Mount Sumbing Slope
Authors: Muhamad Muhamad
Published: October 2023

This research examines the natural tourism landscape of the Mount Sumbing slope. The components of the natural tourism landscape, which concludes attractions and compatibility, have become one of the most critical factors to determine the potential level’s assessment indicator of the region’s environmental compatibility and attraction so that the pattern of these characters and attractions can be identified. The result obtained by this research shows that the level of natural tourism landscape of Mount Sumbing slope has a significant index quantity, as seen by the higher the natural environment’s quality, the higher attraction and compatibility can be achieved. This research concludes that the natural tourism landscape constitutes the natural environment’s compatibility physically in the form of potential water resources, potential natural resources, and a positive natural environment index. Both are representations of a condition that refers to the natural tourism landscape of the Mount Sumbing slope’s potential.
Development of Maggot as an Alternative for Catfish Feed Cultivation on Narrow Land, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Authors: Septriani Nur Indah
Published: October 2023

Generally, catfish farming is carried out in large areas using artificial feed. Limited land is one of the obstacles in cultivating catfish, one of which is in the Karanggayam area, Caturtunggal. A method that can be used to cultivate catfish on narrow lands is the Budikdamber method, stands for “budi daya ikan dalam ember” in Bahasa which means fish farming in buckets. Using artificial feed in this fish farming method makes the bucket dirty faster and has a high economic value. Insect-based feeds such as maggot are cheaper alternatives, have high nutritional value, and do not pollute the water used in fish cultivation. This program aims to provide an understanding to the public regarding the development of alternative fish feed from maggots. This community service program was carried out in collaboration with the Kuncup Mekar Women Farmers Group in Karanggayam hamlet, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Based on the results of this service, the community is enthusiastic about participating in the maggot development program as an alternative feed for catfish farming in buckets in Karanggayam. The community feels the benefits of this program, including new knowledge and understanding of maggot cultivation as a whole to be used as an alternative feed with high protein nutrition and relatively cheap and easy-to-do cultivation costs. This supports catfish cultivation in buckets by fulfilling alternative feeds from maggots. The advice for further activities is to hold massive maggot cultivation assistance at KWT Kuncup Mekar and increase catfish and maggot production.
Applying Root Cause Analysis in Developing an Empowerment Program for an Emerging Hospitality SME in Bali
Authors: Susanto Putu Chris , Dewi Putu Chrisma , Suyasa Ni Luh Christine Prawita Sari , Minheere Peter Wayan
Published: October 2023

Warung Pantai Seseh is an emerging SME in the food and beverage service industry on the shore of Seseh Beach in Cemagi, Badung, Bali. Started by a young entrepreneur in 2020, this family-owned business has experienced rapid growth amid the Covid-19 pandemic due to its ‘hidden gem’ status and easy-going nostalgic ambiance. As the business proliferated, Warung Pantai Seseh partnered with a team of lecturers and students from Universitas Dhyana Pura for an empowerment project centered around business development and capacity building. This article explores the authors’ efforts in applying the principles of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles with particular attention given to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)—to clearly define, measure, analyze, improve, and control the areas of improvement for the hospitality-based SME. Three priority areas were defined: (1) capacity building for the service staff, (2) adherence to hospitality standards, and (3) business and marketing strategy, with an overarching problem to be addressed, i.e., stagnancy in the average spending per person (ASP) at the F&B establishment. Using RCA, the authors were able to identify and address five specific areas of improvement: (1) material, i.e., the F&B menu, (2) method, i.e., SOP related to the sequence of service, (3) human resources (workforce), i.e., staff knowledge and skills, (4) machine/equipment that are compliant to hospitality and CHSE standards, and (5) marketing, including branding elements, marketing strategy, and digital marketing implementation. The steps and specific actions taken using the DMAIC framework are discussed in the article. Results and lessons learned from applying LSS and RCA in this SME empowerment project are also discussed.
Youth and Women Empowerment-Based Dairy Cattle Farming through "Pacitan Milk Stop" to Support the Local Economy in Tahunan Village, Pacitan
Authors: Pertiwiningrum Ambar , Sugiyanto Catur , Soetiarso Lilik , Tontowi Alva Edy , Indarjulianto Soedarmanto , Prabowo Teguh Ari , Wuri Margaretha Arnita , Khusniati Navi'ah , Larasati Mareta
Published: October 2023

Although cow's milk production in Tahunan Village is not as much as in other villages, the involvement of women (farmers' wives) in dairy cattle farming is relatively high. The Women Empowerment Livestock Index (WELI) in Tahunan Village scored at 0.722, the second after Tahunan Baru Village. To develop business opportunities along with developing the local economy in Tahunan Village, three dimensions of access to the market, access to non-dairy cattle farming opportunities, and access to training and organization must be investigated. The goal is to add more economic value to the commodity in Tahunan Village to empower the farmer's wife or increase rural communities during the COVIDf-19 pandemic.
Applying Appropriate Technology on Diversification of Chocolate-Based Food Products in Small and Medium Enterprises of Cacao-Chocolate Processing: The Case of Griya Cokelat Nglanggeran
Authors: Kusuma Redika Ardi , Setiowati Arima Diah , Radi  , Saputro Arifin Dwi
Published: October 2023

Nglanggeran is one of the tourist villages producing chocolate in Gunung Kidul Regency. This village is rich in raw cocoa materials, supporting the establishment of Small and Medium Enterprises (UKM) driven by the local community named Griya Chocolate Nglanggeran. They can process several cocoa derivative products, even with single-origin bean-to-bar chocolate. Further product diversification was still needed to increase the attractiveness of chocolate consumption through increased use of other local raw materials. However, these efforts were still constrained by the limited availability of production equipment and access to information regarding the diversification of other chocolate-derived products. Based on the participatory rural appraisal method, this study aimed to report on the 3rd year community empowerment program using appropriate technology at Griya Coklat Nglanggeran. These activities included observing the need for tools and information, providing production equipment, assisting in using tools, and training in food product diversification using a combination of local ingredients, namely butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea). This activity was considered essential and could bring benefits because appropriate technology and product diversification could provide more space for SMEs to operate more safely, efficiently, and creatively.
Community Perceptions of Natural Resource-Based Tourism Development in Ngoro-Oro Village
Authors: Oktalina Silvi Nur , Widiastuti Rina , Latif Devi Oktaviana
Published: October 2023

Gunungkidul Regency in the Special Region of Yogyakarta currently has an impressive development in terms of tourism. Part of the Gunungkidul area is also part of a geopark designated by UNESCO, which has become a tourist destination. However, the management of geosites as tourist destinations has not been prioritized as aspects of the geosite as a geological heritage full of earth scientific knowledge. The village of Ngoro-oro, as a buffer area for the ancient Nglanggeran volcano, has enormous potential to develop geo-based tourism. Through surveys and in-depth interviews, this article measures the community’s perception of the development of natural resource-based tourism, especially geology. The measurement of perception parameters is seen from knowledge, such as the concept of special interest tourism, ecotourism, geotourism, natural resource potential, sociocultural potential, attractions, and stakeholders involvements, along with the aspect of awareness. The aspect of awareness is seen through the benefits felt by the community, negative impacts, and factors that influence tourism development in Ngoro-oro. Based on the survey results, it was known that 35% of respondents understood the concepts of special interest tourism and ecotourism, while 30% of respondents understood the concept of geotourism, and 65% of respondents were able to identify the potential of natural resource-based and sociocultural tourism in the area. There were 52% of respondents also understand the attractions that can be developed to support tourism. The stakeholders who play a role in tourism development in this area were identified as 6, namely Tourism Awareness Groups, Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDES), Jurug Gedhe Tourism Services Cooperative, youth group (Karangtaruna), Village Government, and the community. Based on the awareness aspect, only 39% stated that tourism activities benefited the community, and 13% stated that tourism activities had a negative impact.
Land Acquisition Impact for The Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Project on Food Security of the Community of Pakuden Village, Ngluwar, Magelang, Central Java
Authors: Armawi Armaidy , Zubaidi Ahmad , Subejo  , Effendhy Syafiq , Novitasari Shinta Dewi , Apriliyanti Kiki
Published: October 2023

Magelang Regency is one of the most affected areas by land acquisition due to the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road construction project. One of the villages affected by land acquisition is Pakunden Village, Ngluwar District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. Two hundred thirty plots of community land, dominated by rice fields, must be converted due to the construction of a 75,82 km toll road that crosses two provinces (Yogyakarta Special Region to Central Java). The conversion of rice fields has both negative and positive impacts on the community, especially in the provision of agricultural land, which results in the loss of employment opportunities for farming and reduces food availability for the community. This study aims to describe the impact of land acquisition on the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road project on the food security of the Pakunden Village, Ngluwar, Magelang, Central Java community. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with informants from the government and villagers affected by the acquisition of rice fields to support the construction of the Yogyakarta-Bawen-Toll Road. Residents' land acquisition for the toll road project involves at least 90% of rice fields. The community of Pakunden Village responded positively to their agricultural land acquisition program for the toll road construction. This shows the low income of residents from the management of rice fields compared to the expected income from businesses in the non-agricultural sector due to the construction of the toll road. Agricultural land has a substantial and strategic role in increasing food security. The existence of the Yogyakarta-Bawen toll road construction project causes the projected availability of rice commodities to decline. However, it does not negatively impact food access and utilization as other aspects that affect food security do.
Quality Improvement the Off-Farm and On-Farm of Menoreh Coffee toward Sustainable Agriculture in Sidoharjo Village
Authors: Wijonarko Arman , Putra Eka Tarwaca Susila , Alam Taufan , Suryanto Priyono
Published: October 2023

Menoreh mountainous region, especially the Samigaluh district, has been long known as a coffee producer in Yogyakarta Special Region. The coffee trees were planted with other kinds of trees, known locally as “Kebun Campur”. The advantages of “Kebun Campur” in those regions were its capability to provide food resilience and sustainability. Meanwhile, “Kebun Campur” usually has low productivity due to poor maintenance and tight competition with other plants in a small area. We introduced high-yield and aroma coffee clones from National Coffee and Cocoa Research Center (Puslitkoka), supervising the local farmer in making good coffee-tree framing to support good harvest and easy picking of coffee beans. To support environmentally good farming practices, we also introduce how to produce Liquid Organic Fertilizers based on local resources. In the Off-farm aspects, we are introducing knowledge on how to process fresh coffee beans and how to operate a mini gas-powered roasting machine so that the farmer could get more value-added on their coffee beans.
Cytomegalovirus uveitis in HIV-infected patients: the main clinical forms
Authors: Sizova T. D. , Khokkanen V. M. , Boiko E. V.
Published: October 2023

Effective treatment of HIV-infected patients has changed the previous view of the clinical picture of cytomegalovirus uveitis (CMV uveitis).Purpose: to determine the prevalence and structure of clinical forms of CMV uveitis in HIV-infected patients.Material and methods. 66 patients (97 eyes), aged 39.6 ± 3.91, were diagnosed with stage 4c HIV infection. In 35 patients (53%), the duration of infection exceeded 5 years, in 13 patients (19.7%), it exceeded 10 years, and another 13 patients (19.7%) had the condition for over 15 years. The ophthalmological follow-up of patients diagnosed with CMV uveitis ranged from 6 months to 13 years (the median of 45.5 months).Results. By the time CMV uveitis was detected, the median CD4 cell count was 34 cells/μL (the norm being 570–1100 cells/μL). The content of whole blood CMV DNA was 2.43 lg copies/105 cells. The main form of the disease was chorioretinitis, diffuse and generalized forms of the disease were diagnosed in 68.0% of cases. In predicting visual acuity, the leading regression criterion was the clinical form of the disease.Conclusion. Diffuse and generalized forms of the disease prevailed in clinical practice. The prevalence of chorioretinal lesion determined visual acuity, which in 39.2% of the eyes met the criteria for blindness according to the WHO classification (1977)
Sera Tipi Bir Kurutucunun Tasarımı, İmalatı ve İlk Ölçüm Sonuçlarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: SAYDAM Doğan Burak , ÇERÇİ Kamil Neyfel , HÜRDOĞAN Ertaç
Published: October 2023

Gıda kurutma, ürünlerden güvenli bir sınıra kadar nem alma işlemi olarak tanımlanmakta ve çok uzun yıllardan beri farklı yöntemler ile gerçekleştirilebilmektedir. En yaygın kullanılan açık sergi yönteminin (direk güneş altına serilerek) yanı sıra vakum kurutma, dondurarak kurutma, sera tipi kurutucu, mikrodalga kurutucu vb. gibi farklı yöntem ve teknolojileri içeren kurutucular da gıda kurutulması için kullanılabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, zorlanmış taşınımlı tünel tipi bir sera kurutucu ve iç bölmelere ayrılmış havalı bir güneş kolektöre sahip hibrit bir kurutucu tasarlanarak imal edilmiş ve ilk ölçümlerin değerlendirilebilmesi amacıyla Osmaniye iklim şartlarında bir gün boyunca üzüm kurutma deneyleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sistemde hava hızı, sıcaklık, nem, ışınım ve ürün ağırlığı gibi farklı parametreler ölçülerek kayıt altına alınmıştır. Çalışma sonunda, tasarlanıp kurulan sera tipi kurutma sisteminin sorunsuz bir şekilde çalıştığı görülmüştür. Sistemde yer alan farklı noktalardaki sıcaklık ve nem değerlerinin güneş ışınımına bağlı olarak deney süresince değişim gösterdiği, kolektör çıkışında yaklaşık 60 °C kurutma havası sıcaklığı elde edilebildiği ayrıca kurutulan üzümlerin toplam ağırlığından yaklaşık 200 g kaybetmiş olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yapılan değerlendirmelerden, tasarlanan sera tipi kurutucunun gıda kurutma uygulamalarında etkin bir şekilde kullanılabileceği görülmüştür.
Ranking and Evaluation of G7 Countries and Turkey by GGGI Indicators Using ENTROPY, CRITIC and EDAS Methods
Authors: EŞİYOK Sevgi , ARİŞ Erhan , ANTMEN Figen
Published: October 2023

The rapid increase in industrialization in societies causes environmental problems to emerge as an important problem. In all societies, the approach to the environment is becoming more sensitive and it is observed that studies on environmental performance have started to increase. The Global Green Growth Index (GGGI), an important measure of environmental performance, has been publishing reports comparing countries' performance scores since 2005. This study examines the changes in the rankings in the post-2010 period by using the Global Green Growth Index data to determine the environmental performance rankings of G7 countries and Turkey. The main objective of the study is to contribute to the realization of sustainable development by determining the position of G7 countries and Turkey according to GGGI. In the study, the performance ranking of the countries for the years 2010-2020 was made by using the ENTROPI and CRITIC weighting methods, which are among the Multi-Criteria Decision Making methods (MCDM), and the EDAS ranking method. In addition, sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the importance of criterion weights affecting performance rankings. While Germany exhibits the best performance in general, it is observed that Turkey performs lower than developed countries. It has been determined that the indicator of efficient and sustainable resource use has a significant impact on the environmental performance of countries.