bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Guided Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Women With Bulimia Nervosa: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Hamatani Sayo , Matsumoto Kazuki , Andersson Gerhard , Tomioka Yukiko , Numata Shusuke , Kamashita Rio , Sekiguchi Atsushi , Sato Yasuhiro , Fukudo Shin , Sasaki Natsuki , Nakamura Masayuki , Otani Ryoko , Sakuta Ryoichi , Hirano Yoshiyuki , Kosaka Hirotaka , Mizuno Yoshifumi
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

Individual face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy is known to be effective for bulimia nervosa (BN). Since foods vary considerably between regions and cultures in which patients live, cultural adaptation of the treatment program is particularly important in cognitive behavioral therapy for BN. Recently, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program was developed for Japanese women with BN, adapted to the Japanese food culture. However, no previous randomized controlled trial has examined the effectiveness of ICBT.

OBJECTIVE

This paper presents a research protocol for strategies to examine the effects of guided ICBT.

METHODS

This study is designed as a multicenter, prospective, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. The treatment groups will be divided into treatment as usual (TAU) alone as the control group and ICBT combined with TAU as the intervention group. The primary outcome is the total of binge eating and purging behaviors assessed before and after treatment by an independent assessor. Secondary outcomes will include measures of eating disorder severity, depression, anxiety, quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and working alliances. Treatment satisfaction and working alliances will be measured post assessment only. Other measures will be assessed at baseline, post intervention, and follow-up, and the outcomes will be analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis.

RESULTS

This study will be conducted at 7 different medical institutions in Japan from August 2022 to October 2026. Recruitment of participants began on August 19, 2022, and recruitment is scheduled to continue until July 2024. The first participants were registered on September 8, 2022.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first multicenter randomized controlled trial in Japan comparing the effectiveness of ICBT and TAU in patients with BN.

CLINICALTRIAL

University Hospital Medical Information Network UMIN000048732; https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000055522

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Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction: An Analysis of Panel Data 2010-2019
Authors: Hojjat Tahereh Alavi , Ruiz Juan Daniel Morocho , Villanueva Aaróm Víctor Mondragón
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research paper is to determine the contribution of financial inclusion on the reduction of poverty. Peru was used as a case study to analyze the policy process in reduction of poverty through financial inclusion using data for the period of 2010-2019. The general research hypothesis is that financial inclusion can contribute to the reduction of poverty. Panel data model was specified whose estimation was made through the fixed effects estimator.Within the specified econometric model, the dependent variable was the poverty rate, while the explanatory variable of interest, in this case, financial inclusion, was measured through a multidimensional index of financial inclusion. Additionally, a set of control variables was incorporated: economic growth, income inequality, labor informality rate, and average number of years of education achieved.The results of the research demonstrate evidence in favor of the general research hypothesis, confirming that financial inclusion presents a statistically significant contribution of 1% on the reduction of poverty in Peru during the period 2010-2019. Likewise, regarding the control variables, it is identified that the increase in the levels of economic growth and average years of education are also relevant for the reduction of poverty. Additionally, it is corroborated that the reduction of the levels of income inequality and labor informality lead to an improvement in reduction of the poverty rates.
Examining the Influence of Human Resource Practices on Entrepreneurial Orientation: A Quantitative Study
Authors: Hmedan Abd Elkareem
Published: June 2023

This study aims to investigate the influence of human resource practices on entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in the context of startups in Syria. The research focuses on 403 employees working in various startup organizations. By utilizing a quantitative approach, data will be collected through surveys to measure the perceptions of employees regarding human resource practices and entrepreneurial orientation. The findings of this study will contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the relationship between human resource practices and entrepreneurial orientation in the unique context of startup organizations in Syria.
Difference of Sino-US National Image Construction Seen from the Use of Shell Nouns: Illustrated by News Reports on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wu Jiajian
Published: June 2023

This research examines the national image reflected in the use of shell nouns in Chinese and American news reports about the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a self-established corpus, more than 60 Chinese and 80 American news reports have been analyzed. With a focus on the stance expression of shell nouns, this study reveals the following: (1) In the use of Entity shell nouns, Chinese news reports tend to use Event nouns, measure(s), and Cognition nouns, such as vision, whereas American news reports prefer using nouns like effort(s) to convey negative information; (2) in the use of Attribute shell nouns, Chinese news reports tend to use positive evaluative nouns and Ability nouns, while American news reports prefer negative evaluative nouns and less use of Ability nouns. The research findings demonstrate China’s global view and efforts to combat the pandemic, reflecting its national image of assuming responsibility, contributing, being ready to help neighboring countries, and being open and inclusive. In contrast, American news reports present a negative national image of lack of effort in the pandemic, shirking responsibility, chaos within its government, and disregard for people’s lives.
Походы армии Тамерлана в Центральное Предкавказье в 1395–1396 гг. (локализация, проблемы изучения)
Authors:   North Caucasus Federal University (1, Pushkin St., 355000 Stavropol, Russian Federation), Kolesnikova Marina E. , Babenko Vitaly A.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. The article attempts to localize Tamerlane’s campaigns of 1395–1396 in Central Ciscaucasia aimed to weaken the Golden Horde, eliminate chief forces of Tokhtamysh and his allies native to the region invaded. Goals. The study seeks to analyze and compare data from artefacts, written and phonic sources relating to Tamerlane’s campaigns in Central Ciscaucasia, clarify the roles once played therein by archaeological sites investigated across Stavropol Krai. Materials and methods. The paper focuses on artefacts, written and phonic sources. The former include ones contained in the occupation layer of Majar hillfort and bearing traces of the city’s demolition in the late 14th century CE, as well as those from two other sites of the Golden Horde era — Novopavlovka and Kochubeevskoe-1 settlements. The examined written sources are works by Arab, Persian and Western European authors, including modern ones. As for medieval Arab and Persian sources, the most detailed accounts for further analysis are contained in Books of Victory by Nizam al-Din Shami and Sharaf al-Din ‘Ali Yazdi, as well as in chronicles by Abd-al-Razzāq Samarqandī. Most precious data has been discovered in J. Schiltberger’s writing, oral accounts summarized by E. Çelebi and A. Firkovich. The work employs the historical-systemic, historical-comparative, and cartographic methods. The analysis is supplemented with results of scientific surveys recently conducted across glaciers of the Central and West Caucasus. Results. In spring of 1395, Tamerlane invaded the East and Central Caucasus to defeat Tokhtamysh in the decisive battle that took place in the Malka-Kura interfluve. Later in autumn and winter of 1395–1396, the invaders would return to the North Caucasus for raids throughout the lands of Kuban and Beshtau. Conclusions. In 1395–1396, Tamerlane was following a certain plan of his compiled with due regard for natural/climatic conditions of the region and seasonal economic cycles of Central Ciscaucasia’s nomads. The invading troops kept the field with the use of local resources — foodstuffs of Dzhulat county, summer pastures of Bishdag, and winter pastures of the Kuma-Manych Depression. Tamerlane was devastating the right wing of the Ulus of Jochi to take into possession the resources previously deployed by rulers of the Golden Horde.
Калмыцкая повседневность в годы Первой мировой войны: будни мобилизации населения на тыловые работы в Калмыцкой степи Астраханской губернии в 1916 г.
Authors:   Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (11, Pushkin St., 358000 Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russian Federation), Komandzhaev Alexandr N. , Komandzhaev Evgeniy A.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. The paper examines traditional Kalmyk society during WWI. The Soviet-era historiography dealing with the issue in question is limited to few articles published in the 1960s–1980s. More attention has been paid to the topic relatively recently, and some of its aspects need further additions, since this tends to become relevant enough in the light of present-day international relations and the need to strengthen historical unity of peoples constituting our nation. Goals. The work specifically aims to provide additional insights into everyday life of Kalmyk nomads during WWI and primarily — the 1916 mobilization activities in Kalmyk uluses. Materials and methods. The article analyzes of a wide range of official documents stored at the National Archive of Kalmykia, the bulk of the latter be newly introduced into scientific circulation. The work employs a set of general scientific and special historical research methods, of which the principles of historicism, objectivity and system-oriented analysis are of paramount importance. The synthesis of sources involved and the selected research methods has yielded a reliable picture of Kalmyk realities in the face of war-driven anxiety. Results. Unlike many regions of Russia, the economy of Kalmyk Steppe (Astrakhan Governorate) was based on nomadic and semi-nomadic livestock breeding and did maintain its stability. However, this stability was ensured by large and medium-scale livestock breeders who were to increase food (and other) production to meet the increased demand of war time. For the poor and some middle-class peasants the war brought additional hardships, including the particularly burdensome mobilization for rear services in the front-line provinces.
Уточнение степени близости кыпчакских языков между собой в сравнении с финно-угорскими на основе анализа словарей XVIII в.
Authors:   Ivannikov Institute for System Programming of the RAS (25, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn St., 109004 Moscow, Russian Federation), Normanskaja Julia V.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. Currently, researchers have no consensus on the classification of the Kipchak languages. The dictionaries compiled by P. S. Pallas provide valuable insights into the 18th-century Tatar, Bashkir, Nogai, and Kazakh languages. Goals. This article attempts an analysis of the latter’s graphic features in order to enhance our understanding of the development of dialect-classifying graphophonic isoglosses. Materials and methods. The paper examines the sixteen isoglosses identified by A. V. Dybo based on materials from modern Tatar, Bashkir, Kazakh and Nogai, and shows how numbers of common isoglosses for these languages differed in the 18th century. The dictionaries of P. S. Pallas have been uploaded to the online LingvoDoc platform, all words in these dictionaries now have parallels with modern literary languages, and with Turkic proto-forms according to EDAL. The dictionaries are also linked together by etymological connections. Results. The analysis shows that in the 18th century the languages were approximately equidistant from each other, some specific closeness observed just between Tatar and Bashkir, though Bashkir-Kazakh parallels differ by one innovation only, and no specific proximity between Kazakh and Nogai observed. It can be assumed that 20th-century communication resulted in a secondary convergence of Kazakh with Nogai and their common distancing from Tatar and Bashkir, the latter’s speakers in turn having become closer to each other. It is interesting to note that in 18th-century Bashkir and Nogai other archaic reflexes were represented, in particular, *s (Bashkir), *č (Nogai, Bashkir), *ƛ (š Nogai), these changes have occurred later. Conclusions. Thus, the analysis of the vocabularies created in the 18th century casts doubt on the traditional classification of N. Baskakov, A. Samoylovich, K. Musaev, and A.  Savelyev based on the modern languages. At the same time, it should be noted that A. Dybo and O. Mudrak turned to glottochronology and applied morphological linguostatistics to have concluded together as to the specific proximity of Kazakh and Nogai, which is also not confirmed by the data of the graphics of the 18th-century texts.
Сюжетосложение «Песни о женитьбе Узенг Алдар-хана» из эпического репертуара ойратского сказителя Джавин Джуны
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Mandzhieva Bayrta B.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. Despite quite a number of issues relating the Xinjiang Oirat version of the Jangar have been sufficiently dealt with in domestic and foreign folklore research papers, those of plot structure inherent to epic narratives within the Oirat tradition still remain somewhat understudied. Goals. The article attempts an insight into the plot structure of the Song of Khan Uzeng Aldar’s Marriage recorded from the Oirat jangarchi Javin Juna — a representative of the Hoboksar taletelling tradition. The work seeks to examine the plot and identify some key plot and compositional features of the narrative, compares the latter to the Kalmyk version of the Jangar for further analysis of traced similarities and differences. Materials. The study investigates corresponding publications in Oirat (Clear Script), Mongolian, and Kalmyk. Results. Being a consistent development of such important stages of Jangar’s epic biography as miraculous birth, earliest feat, marriage and heroic deeds, the genealogical cyclization prompted the epic’s creators to show interest in the main character’s destiny at large and present a complete picture of epic events to the audience. This may have resulted in that they finally created a narrative describing certain events prior to Jangar’s birth, his birth proper, and subsequent orphanhood. If compared to the Kalmyk version, the Xinjiang Oirat tradition is dominated by elements of fabulous mythological fiction: dwelling of a beautiful dakini, horse as a magic assistant, the bride’s magical abilities and wishing box. The plot of heroic matchmaking is structured as a sequential narrative where each episode, element and motif are inextricably linked and together serve to reveal the theme. Our insight into the theme of heroic matchmaking in the Xinjiang Oirat and Kalmyk versions of the Jangar epic reveals common elements in plot structures, namely: the hero’s departure on a long journey in search of bride, passage of obstacles en route, descriptions of the bride’s home, trials underwent by the groom, victory, wedding feast, and return to homeland. However, despite the plot structures are common enough and essentially sketchy, the theme of heroic matchmaking is distinguished by some specific characteristics inherent to the Oirat and Kalmyk ethnic versions and taletelling traditions, respectively.
Rainfall Prediction using Extreme Gradient Boosting
Authors: Kulkarni Abhinav , Adil Shaikh , Venkatesh Pingalkar , Uchagaonkar Rajas , Kolte Prof. S.S.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Rainfall greatly affects human life in various sectors including agriculture, transportation, etc. and also can affect natural disasters such as drought, floods, and landslides. This situation prompts us to build an accurate rainfall prediction model so that prescriptive measures can be made. Previous research on rainfall prediction uses models that have their limitations and thus produce poor performance. This study aims to build a multivariate rainfall prediction model using the best performing technique to date namely the Extreme Gradient Boosting. This model is built based on 7 years of historical weather data collected by the weather station.
Real Time Fire Detection using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks and Long-Short Term Memory in Video Surveillance
Authors: S Abhilash
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Fire detection remains a significant area of research with relevant, practical safety solutions and is an essential component of a building safety monitoring system. The most typical catastrophe is fire. Negligence on the part of individuals is unquestionably the primary cause. Sensor-based systems that have independently detected temperature and smoke perform the majority of fire detections. In order to construct an automated fire detection system that can handle complex real-world fire occurrences, an effective monitoring system is an extremely important development. An early discovery framework is important to keep fires from fanning crazy. In image classification and other computer vision tasks, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have demonstrated cutting-edge performance. The main issue with CNN-based fire recognition frameworks is their execution progressively observation organizations. In order to eliminate false fire alarms, we propose a computationally efficient CNN architecture for fire detection by comprehending the scene and employing long short-term memory. The input received from the CNN model is used to represent the genuine fire. This framework is built utilizing highlight map determination calculation and fire limitation calculation for fire recognition, confinement and semantic comprehension of the scene and discovery of the fire is gathered which is essentially because of its expanded profundity with effectiveness and precision by thinking about the particular qualities of the issue of interest and the assortment of fire information.
Investigation of Techniques for Enhancement of Efficiency of a Hybrid Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal System: Literature Review on Applications and its Advancement
Authors: Dinker Smita , Kumar Dr. Anil , Yadav Dr. Akhilendra
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Over the most recent couple of decades, tremendous consideration is drawn towards photovoltaic–thermal systems because of their advantages over the solar thermal and PV applications. This paper intends to show different electrical and thermal aspects of photovoltaic–thermal systems and the researches in absorber design modification, development, and applications. From the previous review articles, it has been concluded that the heat energy exhausted from the PV module can be further utilized in different ways and helps in achieving better efficiency. Furthermore, the types of photovoltaic–thermal systems such as air collector, water collector, and combi system, coupling with heat pump and their application to buildings are also stated. This paper also discussed certain design aspects like modifications in the flow channel by adding fins, thin metallic sheets, rollbond absorber, and porous media and the effect of these modifications on the hybrid system’s efficiency. Further- more, the use of the latest technologies such as nano fluids, thermoelectric generators, and phase-change materials improves the overall system performance. The role of soft-computing techniques is forecasting the impact of various parameters on the photovoltaic–thermal system is also discussed.
Improving the Mechanical Properties of M35 Concrete Using Metakaolin and Silica Gel
Authors: K Sourav Krishnan A , P Deepika , V Jasar , C Jia Jerin
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Concrete is the most commonly used material for construction. The worldwide production of cement has greatly increased since 1990. Production of cement results in a lot of environmental pollution as it involves the emission of CO2 gas. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) are finely ground solid materials that are used to replace a portion of the cement in a concrete mixture. These supplementary materials may be naturally occurring, manufactured or man-made waste. Various types of pozzolanic materials that improve cement properties have been used in cement industry for a long time. Metakaolin is a dehydroxylated aluminium silicate. It is an amorphous non crystallized material, constituted of lamellar particles. Conventional concrete is prone to issues like cracks that reduces its strength over time. From the recent research works using Metakaolin, it is evident that it is a very effective pozzolanic material and it effectively enhances the strength parameters of concrete. Incorporation of silica gel helps in developing self healing ability of the concrete. Self healing is essential to watertight structures and to increases the service life of infrastructures. Self-healing can be characterized as capacity of material to heal damages consequently. Acid attack or chemical attack is another thing that cause damage to concrete and reduced its durability. Metakaolin is an admixture that is acid resistant. This project involves the study of mechanical properties of incorporation of metakaolin to silica gel added concrete. Adding 0.3 % silica gel to concrete and replacing cement with metakaolin by 0, 10 & 15% by weight of cement can improve the mechanical properties of concrete
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Multifunctional Cream
Authors: Patel Pranali
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The present exploration work is an attempt to develop a cream grounded on the Indian gooseberry excerpt, Hibiscus excerpt, Neem excerpt. Named factory corridor were dried and uprooted using ethanol and farther evaporation system. Quality Evaluation of the product was assessed by using different evaluation system. No change of the product was observed the PH was in proper range. The expression showed good spread capability, no substantiation of phase separation and good thickness during the study period. Stability parameters like visual appearance, nature, and scent of the expression showed that was no significant variation during the study period. Combining the excerpt of the Indian gooseberry, Hibiscus, Neem in different rate to get antioxidant, anti-acne as well as multipurpose effect similar as decolorizing, glowing, effect on skin.
Ceramic Coating for High Temperature Corrosion Protection of Steel
Authors: Jha Saurabh Kumar
Published: June 2023

Abstract: In high temperature environments where oxidation occurs which effects the metal in multiple ways. High temperature corrosion is typically seen in ductile steel. This can cause abrupt failure and reduce a metal's mechanical properties. A variety of ceramic coatings are available that can be applied to enhance functionality and prevent corrosion, particularly at high temperatures. The majority of ceramic coatings are typically electrically nonconducting, making them excellent insulators. It also has a high melting temperature of up to 4000⸰F and remarkable abrasion resistance. Due to these characteristics, they offer exceptional corrosion resistance and strong abrasion resistance in high temperature conditions. In this research, the team synthesize ceramic coating which may provide exceptional abrasion resistant as well high temperature oxidation resistance. Before selecting the ingredients, it needs to be examined the compatibility between mild steel (sample) and constituents of ceramic coating, majorly the thermal expansion characteristics. It must be identical otherwise fractures can be produced on the coated surface of a metal. Samples were made as per demand, following collecting a sample and cleaned accurately to attach the coating appropriately. After application of coating on sample it should place in furnace which promote diffusion on a metal surface and construct protective barrier. Further, dipping the sample in 3.5% NaCl solution for 21 days and execute the OCP and EIS test of naked sample and coated sample correspondingly for 5 days. Potentiostat provides several graphs viz OCP, Bode plot, Nyquist impedance plot and Tafel Extrapolation. High temperature oxidation resistance of the ceramic covering was investigated using TGA analysis. The weight gain of coated sample is roughly 1mg/cm2 compared to about 4 mg/cm2 for plain sample in TGA curve. This illustrates that the ceramic coating is averting oxidation of steel surface at high temperature of 500ºC.
Analytical Method Development and Validation of Ornidazole in Bulk and Dosage Form
Authors: Kumar Basant
Published: June 2023

Abstract: In the given study, of an For the purpose of estimating ornidazole in bulk and dose form, an correct, exact, and specific approach has been established. by ultraviolet spectroscopy. Ornidazole belongs to the categories of antibacterial medications ( nitroimidazoles) also used to treat infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. The procedure includes calculation of the absorbance of Ornidazole blend in Methanol water 1:9. The calibration curve method shows wavelength maxima for Ornidazole at 315 nm with Methanol water 1:9 in the wavelength having a correlation value of 0.999, between 2-28 g/ml. The mean recovery of Ornidazole was discovered to be in pharmaceutical dosage form 95.5%. Results of experiments were authenticated for Accuracy: correctness, exactness, precision, truthfulness, reliability, validity established adequately. The submission process is easy, quick, and appropriate for standard analysis. Statistics were used to validate the analysis' findings, and recovery studies were administered as per the guidelines of ICH.
Bluetooth Chat: An Android Chatting App Based on Bluetooth
Authors: Garg Kartik
Published: June 2023

Abstract: An Android messenger application that connects through Bluetooth is the topic of this discussion. The main ideas covered in this article are: (i) users are able to chat with one another through Bluetooth connections between two or more Android mobiles. (ii) Users can periodically sync and modify their chat in the server thanks to Bluetooth connections between a server and an Android cellphone. iii) The data structures that are utilized to store and update the data (messages) in relation to the appropriate usernames. In order to achieve robustness and send error-free messages, state machines and finite expressions are used. This software uses a phone's built-in Bluetooth feature even though it doesn't require an internet connection. Therefore, it can be used for Free communication over short distances up to a certain distance (either Thirty or One Fifty feet, subject to the hardware). The Bluetooth feature of a smartphone is crucial, and both the Android cell phone network and a platform include it
Effect of Variation in Shapes of High Rise Structures on Resistance against Seismic Loads
Authors: Dudhal Mr. Vaibhav B.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: When a building is carried by Heavy Loads, which includes both Earthquakes and wind loads, a major building collapse occurs. Many modern buildings are involved in the value of buildings, and it is very difficult to plan with a standard design. This inconsistency is the cause of building collapse due to flexible loads. As a result, thorough research is needed to achieve high performance and even poor configuration. The impact of vertical alignment and bulk instability on multi-storey buildings under flexible loads is investigated in this work. Three RC building frames have been selected, and it is recommended that all framed and modified frames be analyzed. The ETABS analysis system is recommended to be analyzed by all parties to determine all migrations. The 3-D frames of the G + 20 floor with the same height arrangement across its entire length and the exact uneven configuration starting on the 9th floor are considered in this study. It is suggested that the responses of all previous frames are limited to all upload combinations. The reaction spectrum analysis method is proposed to detect lateral loads and floor checks of all three frames due to earthquake loads, and IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016 recommends dynamic analysis (direct dynamic analysis).
Formulation and Evaluation of Gastroretentive Floating Tablets of Glipizide
Authors: Kondewad Pavan P.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The present study outlines a systematic approach for designing and development of Glipizide floating tablets to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of the drug. Floating tablets of Glipizide have shown controlled release thereby proper duration of action at a particular site and are designed to prolong the gastric residence time after oral administration. Different formulations were formulated by wet granulation technique using HPMC K100M (floating agent) and Xanthan gum as polymers along with sodium bicarbonate as gas generating agent. The formulations were evaluated for their physicochemical properties, buoyancy lag time, total floating time, swelling index and in­vitro drug release. It was found that the hardness of the tablets affects the Buoyancy characteristic of the dosage form. All nine formulations possessed good floating properties with total floating time between 8 – 12 hrs.
Medtrust - A Decentralized Model for Medical Crowdfunding Based on Smart Contract Using Etherium
Authors: Raja Dr Nirmal K , C Dr Prem Sankar , R Mrs. Anurgaha K , Jose Mrs. Divya , M Mrs. Gadha M , P Mrs. Aswathy , R Mr. Sreejesh
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Trust and Transparency is a great challenge that the current world encounter when coming with systems that really matters the day to day life. When it comes to financial systems, the requirement becomes stronger. The paper suggests the implementation of a medical crowdfunding system incorporating trust and transparency with blockchain. With decentralized approach. The paper explains implementation of a Crowdfunding system based on blockchain using smart contract. The Paper explains the architecture, implementation and Test cases that been used and a study of the how the model solves the issue of trust. The system is been tested and deployed with hardhat framework over sepolia Test Network.
Mitigation of Covid-19 in the Spiritual, Psychosocial, Physical Aspects and Anxiety Disorders of Health Workers in Hospital
Authors: Sholicha Inna , Wijayanti Aida Ratna
Published: June 2023

Introduction:  The entire world is experiencing the COVID-19  crisis at this time. Hospitals must determine steps to keep treating COVID-19 patients while still provide optimal service by minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Health workers feel tremendous pressure because of their work. Managing mental and psychosocial health is as essential as maintaining physical care for frontline health workers. Objectives:  The Research aimed to identify the mitigation of COVID-19 from the spiritual, psychosocial, and physical aspects and its effects on anxiety disorder in health workers in health services.
Methods:  The research type was analytic observational and cross-sectional design with cluster random sampling technique using dichotomy multivariate regression analysis,  The research instrument used by google form is submitted through the whats app questionnaire DASS 21. The respondents were 99 health workers at Muhammadiyah Hospital and Aisyiyah Hospital Ponorogo. Results:  The results show that 70.8% did not have an anxiety disorder, 22.1% had mild anxiety, 6.1% had moderate anxiety, and 1% had severe anxiety. 47% of health workers applied spiritual mitigation well, 84.9% had good psychosocial comfort, and 51.1% had good physical relief.  There was an effect of mitigation of COVID-19 in the spiritual, psychosocial, and physical aspects of health workers in dealing with Anxiety Disorder in the New Normal Era in the Health Service. Conclusions: Covid-19 can affect health service procedures and the quality of health for health workers. This condition is one of the efforts to ensure the safety of health workers by paying attention to spiritual, psychosocial, and physical aspects; in this case, the management of hospital human resources in dealing with a pandemic is excellent so that it has a positive impact on anxiety disorder incidents for health workers in the hospital environment.
Anxiety in Pregnant Women during Covid-19 Pandemic in Banyuurip Frans Sudjiati Private Midwife Center, Surabaya
Authors: Silalahi Veronica
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The psychological changes felt by pregnant women, one of which is anxiety, especially during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Prenatal anxiety, whether during a pandemic or not, is a risk factor for the emergence of pregnancy health complications for the mother and the fetus. Objective: This study aims to describe the level of anxiety of pregnant women during the pandemic at Banyuurip Frans Sudjiati Midwives Private Midwife Center, Surabaya. Method: The design of this study is descriptive with the research population of pregnant women who check their pregnancies at Banyuurip Frans Sudjiati Private Midwife Center. The sampling technique used simple random sampling with a sample size of 35 respondents. The instrument of this study used the PRAQ-r2 (Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2) measurement tool. Result: The results showed that 48.9% of pregnant women had moderate anxiety, 42.9% mild anxiety, 5.7% not anxious, and 2.9% severe anxiety. Conclusion: The coronavirus pandemic indeed increases anxiety in pregnant women which will need to be addressed to avoid negative impacts on the mother and unborn child in Banyuurip Frans Sudjiati Private Midwife Center, Surabaya
The Role of Family Against Children's Anxiety After Disaster of Kelud Eruptions
Authors: Anam Agus Khoirul , Abiddin Andi Hayyun
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Children are greatly affected by disasters and are more likely to be anxious than other groups of people. In a disaster, children experience simultaneous and ongoing disruptions in their families, schooling, health, friendship, and other critical areas of their lives. However, the role of the family is needed to prevent those problems. Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the role of the family against children's anxiety children after the disaster of Kelud volcano. Methods: A cross-sectional study was used in this study. A purposive sampling method was used to determine families with children who have experienced anxiety in Sugih Waras village, Kediri, as the samples. The questionnaire on the family’s role and attitude towards children with anxiety was distributed to respondents, then analyzed descriptively - the result presented in the frequency and percentage. Results: Twenty-seven families were recruited in this study. The result showed that 81,5% of families have somewhat minor roles, and only 18,5% of families have promising roles in preventing the children’s anxiety after the Kelud volcano disaster. Conclusions: Most respondents related that the role in preventing children who experienced anxiety after the Kelud volcano disaster was still low. So, knowledge and understanding of the family role to prevent anxiety in children are necessary.
Sweetened Drink Consumption Pattern and Risk of Obesity Awareness
Authors: Mashfufa Erma Wahyu , Khotijah Alvina , Setyowati Lilis , Marina Navy Sealsi Adinda Prisca , Marta Ollyvia Freeska Dwi
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Trends in sweetened drink consumption increased in the past two years. The ease of technology to order food and beverage through online applications and the increasing number of cafes provide a comfortable place, causing a change in lifestyle and eating patterns whose nutritional value does not meet health standards. Excessive calorie intake will have an impact on health, causing obesity. Objectives: To explore the pattern of sweetened drink consumption and awareness of the risk of obesity among nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for three months (June-September 2021). We recruited 88 nursing students. Using the Indonesian version of the Beverage Frequency Questionnaire (BFQ), we collected the data and the obesity knowledge questionnaire by purposive sampling. Total intake of drink in milliliter and calories in kcals were calculated. The data were analyzed through SPSS version 23. Result: Most nursing students' consumption of sweetened drinks was in the high category, with 75 respondents (85%) and 13 respondents (15%) in the normal category. The drinks most often consumed were tea, instant coffee, and flavored milk. Body mass index (BMI) was mainly in the normal category with 47 respondents (53%), 27 respondents (31%) in the fat category, and 14 respondents (16%) in the thin category. Awareness of the risk of obesity, most respondents 72 respondents (81%) have good knowledge of 72 respondents (81%). The respondents' average daily consumption of sweetened drinks was 113 grams per day. Conclusion: The majority of respondents have a high consumption pattern of sweetened drinks even though they have normal nutritional status and are aware of the risk of obesity.
Comparison of placement time duration between precordial lead of ECG Safone and Standard ECG
Authors: Triamanda Firliany , Dewi Wan Nishfa , Woferst Rismadefi
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The misplacement of precordial electrodes in the electrocardiography (ECG) recording sometimes occurs in the field. Therefore, it needs a simple and easy use of precordial electrodes of ECG that can determine the position of the precordial electrodes fast and accurately. Objectives: This study aimed to compare placement time duration between the precordial lead of ECG SafOne and the precordial lead of standard ECG. Methods: This study employed an experimental study design with a post-test-only equivalent group method. There were 30 subjects involved in this study who were selected using purposive technic sampling. All-time durations of precordial lead placement gained from subjects using both ECG SafOne and standard ECG were identified and measured. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test to compare the precordial lead of ECG SafOne and standard ECG. Results: The results showed that most subjects involved were elderly (56-65 years old) (46,7 %) and most were male (60%). The result of this study showed that the average placement time duration for ECG SafOne precordial lead is 52,90 seconds, while standard ECG precordial lead is 152,9 seconds. Based on bivariate analysis, there is a remarkable difference in the placement time duration of precordial lead between ECG SafOne and standard ECG with a p-value of 0,000 < α (0,05). Conclusions: The time duration of precordial lead placement of ECG SafOne is significantly faster than standard ECG. To some extent, the result of this study has a beneficial implication for health care professionals in terms of providing professional services by reducing the time to record electrocardiography.
Anxiety and social relationship among middle school adolescents in denpasar: a cross sectional study
Authors: Sulistiowati Made Dian
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Mental health is a critical aspect of the adolescence period. Several symptoms, such as anxiety, loneliness, depression, sleep disturbance, and self-harming thoughts, are likely to emerge among adolescents with mental health issues. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the level of anxiety and social relationship in middle-school adolescents in Denpasar. Methods: This descriptive study enrolled a cross-sectional design. Eighty-eight middle-school adolescents in public and private junior high schools in the Denpasar City area were included as study participants. Data were collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) and social relationship questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted by univariate statistical analysis. Results: Findings revealed that 43.5% of participants were experiencing a moderate level of anxiety. The moderate anxiety responses on the physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral aspects were also documented. The level of social relationships was identified as moderate, high, and low, with a total percentage of 45.7%, 27.2%, and 27.2%, respectively. These social relationships were characterized by moderate responsiveness, effective communication, and responsibility. Conclusions: Many participants were experiencing a moderate level of anxiety and social relationship. Thus, their skills in constructing good social relationships and managing issues were still insufficient. We suggest organizing a program that actively engages the role of parents and schools to prevent and promote mental health awareness and issues among adolescents.
The impact of mothers working shift patterns with emotional behavior of preschool age children at RSUD dr Saiful Anwar Malang
Authors: Kushandayani S. Diana , Mumpuni Risna Yekti , Kristiana Agnis Sabbat
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Children’s social-emotional development includes the development of emotions, personality, and interpersonal relationships. Preschoolers are in an active period in personality formation and social development. Children's social-emotional development is influenced by several factors: interaction in the family, especially with the mother. Mother is a central figure who plays an essential role in meeting the welfare and needs of family members. The child's interaction with the mother will be disturbed when the mother is working. Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between working mothers and shift patterns in the emotional behavior of preschoolers. Methods: The research design used is correlation analytic with a cross-sectional approach. Irna IV Hospital dr. Saiful Anwar Malang, who has preschool-age children, is the population in this study. The sampling method is purposive sampling. The instrument used is the impact of the mother's work shift pattern and emotional behavior problems. Spearman's Rank test determines the relationship between the two variables. Results: Of the 54 employees recruited in this study. The analysis results showed a significant relationship p = 0.000 <0.05 between the two variables, with a strong correlation value (r = 0.67). Conclusions: there is a significant relationship between working mothers and shift patterns in the quality of interaction with children. Disturbance of mother-child interaction affects children's emotional behavior, especially in preschoolers.
The role of diabetes knowledge and mediating effects of self-efficacy on diabetes knowledge toward diabetes self-care activities among Indonesian diabetes
Authors: Rahayu Henik Tri
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Self-care activities is one of the critical element of controlling diabetes. Diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy were two main predictors suggested by evidence to be important in supporting diabetes self-care activities; both factors were also found to have a strong relationship. However, the minimal study explored the mediating effect of self-efficacy on diabetes knowledge toward diabetes self-care activities among Indonesian. Objectives: This study wants to explore the role of diabetes knowledge and examine the mediating effect of self-efficacy on diabetes knowledge toward diabetes self-care activities among Indonesian. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional-correlative study among 211 Indonesian adults with diabetes who utilized OPD Hospital in Malang, Indonesia. The primary valid and reliable instruments that measure diabetes knowledge, diabetes self-care activities, and self-efficacy were used in this study. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23 Software, and the mediating effect analysis examines using Hayes PROCESS software for SPSS. Results: Most subjects demonstrated low diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy and reported less than optimal self-care activities. Self-efficacy shows a 'complete mediating effect' in diabetes knowledge toward diabetes self-care activities. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy and both factors' existence in supporting diabetes self-care activities.
Student’s knowledge of covid-19 positive postpartum mother’s care
Authors: Halim Suryani hartati
Published: June 2023

Introduction: An overview of student knowledge about positive postpartum maternal care for COVID-19, characterized by an acute respiratory infection (ARI) with symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, and mild pneumonia. This study aimed to determine student knowledge about postpartum COVID-19 care in the hospital. Objectives: This study aimed to describe nursing academy students' knowledge of the care of positive covid 19 postpartum mothers. Methods: This descriptive study has a cross-sectional design. Fifty-seven students were selected as participants by consecutive sampling technique. This study was conducted from August to December 2020. Result: The result of this study found that most were 19-20 years of age, and the factor questionnaire that was most associated with good knowledge was that students in semester 5 were 9.5% interested in maternity nursing at 8.3%. Conclusion: Most older students aged 19-20 have sufficient knowledge, namely 60.5%, about the care of postpartum mothers who are Covid-19 positive.
Relationship between family support and quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Santa Elisabeth Hospital, Medan 2022
Authors: Lubis Ronauli Agustina , Sinurat Samfriati , Perangin-Angin Indra Hizkia
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The world today is not only facing the problem of communicable diseases but also non-communicable diseases whose cases are increasing and causing major deaths worldwide. One of them is cancer. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invade and move between cells and tissues. Objectives: To determine the relationship between family support and quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Santa Elisabeth Hospital, Medan 2022. Methods: This type of research is non-experimental using a correlational research design with a Cross-Sectional approach. Results: The results of the study conducted by the researcher showed that the presence of family support can improve the patient's quality of life. Conclusions: the quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy is getting more optimal. Researchers hope to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy by providing positive support such as sincere care and affection, the motivation that builds the patient's spirit.