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The Future of Sustainable Consumption after the Pandemic, Optimism or Pessimism?
Authors: A. Trujillo Carlos
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic caused not only a temporal disruption in consumption habits but may have also triggered permanent changes in sustainable consumption. It was observed that during lockdowns, forced changes in consumption generated both positive and negative impacts on green-house emissions (e.g., less air travel but more plastic packaging). Furthermore, the consumer had to adjust their consumption decisions according to external circumstances in an unprecedented way. How much sustainable consumption will change in the long run? This chapter approaches that question from two possible angles based on consumer behavior theory. 1) We argue that changes in sustainable consumption may occur in both positive and negative directions depending on the way the disruption acted upon the interaction of drivers of behavioral change (social influence, habit discontinuation, individuality, emotions/beliefs, and tangibility) with consumption categories. 2) We argue that the influence of the disruption on sustainable consumption may accelerate the transition toward a post-consumerist society. We examine the potential validity of our propositions by reviewing empirical studies that captured sustainable consumption during the pandemic. The still scarce data indicate that in spite of both positive and negative short-term effects on sustainable consumption, there are reasons for optimism in accordance with our theories.
Plant Microbiome and Mycorrhizal Fungi
Authors: Shi YingWu , Yang Hongmei , Chu Ming , Niu XinXiang , Bao Huifang , Wang Ning , Zhan Faqiang , Long Xuanqi , Yang Rong , Lin Qing , Lou Kai
Published: December 2022

In this paper, the research results on the synergy between mycorrhizal fungi and plant microorganisms in China and abroad were summarized. The purpose of this paper was to elaborate the effects of the synergy mechanism between mycorrhizal fungi and plant microorganisms on crop growth and stress resistance, soil physical and chemical properties, and soil microbial diversity and to analyze the contribution of the interaction between mycorrhizal fungi and plant microorganisms in agriculture and forestry, so as to provide theoretical basis for the further preparation of composite microbial agents, the healthy and green improvement of crop yield, and the ecological restoration of forestry stress resistance. The main directions of future research in this field were also analyzed.
Useful Feature Extraction and Machine Learning Techniques for Identifying Unique Pattern Signatures Present in Hyperspectral Image Data
Authors: Hariharan Jeanette , Ampatzidis Yiannis , Abdulridha Jaafar , Batuman Ozgur
Published: December 2022

This chapter introduces several feature extraction techniques (FETs) and machine learning algorithms (MLA) that are useful for pattern recognition in hyperspectral data analysis (HDA). This chapter provides a handbook of the most popular FETs that have proven successful. Machine learning algorithms (MLA) for use with HDA are becoming prevalent in pattern recognition literature. Several of these algorithms are explained in detail to provide the user with insights into applying these for pattern recognition. Unsupervised learning applications are useful when the system is provided with the correct set of independent variables. Various forms of linear regression assay adequately solve hyperspectral pattern resolution for identifying phenotypes. K-means is an unsupervised learning algorithm that is used for systematically dividing a dataset into K number of pattern groups. Supervised and unsupervised neural networks (NNs) are used to discern patterns in hyperspectral data with features as inputs and in large datasets where little a priori knowledge is applied. Other supervised machine learning procedures derive valuable feature detectors and descriptors through support vector machine. Several methods using reduced sets for extracting patterns from hyperspectral data are shown by discretized numerical techniques and transformation processes. The accuracy of these methods and their usefulness is generally assessed.
Comparison of the Out-of-Sample Forecast for Inflation Rates in Nigeria Using ARIMA and ARIMAX Models
Authors: Osagie Adenomon Monday , Oshuwalle Madu Felicia
Published: December 2022

This book chapter compares the out-of-sample forecast for inflation rates in Nigeria using ARIMAX and ARIMA models. To achieve this, Annual Data on Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate, Interest Rate and Unemployment Rate from 1981 to 2017 was sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The analysis used data from 1981 to 2010 while 2011 to 2017 was used to valid the forecast from the ARIMA and ARIMAX models. The preliminary analysis revealed that natural log transform of inflation rate is normally distributed and stationary at first difference while Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate, Interest Rate and Unemployment Rate were used as exogenous variables in the ARIMAX models. The following models ARIMA(1,1,0), ARIMA(1,1,1), ARIMA(0,1,1), ARIMAX(1,1,0), ARIMAX(1,1,1) and ARIMAX(0,1,1) were compared for both in-sample and out-of-sample forecasts. Using the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) as selection criteria, ARIMAX(0,1,1) with RMSE of 0.6810 emerged as superior model for the in-sample forecast for forecasting inflation rate in Nigeria while ARIMA(1,1,1) emerged as a superior model for the out-of-sample forecast for inflation rate in Nigeria and its forecast for inflation revealed a negative growth in inflation in Nigeria. This study therefore recommended ARIMA(1,1,1) model be used for out-of-sample forecast for inflation rate in Nigeria.
Recent Advances in Infrared Nonlinear Optical Crystal
Authors: Kumar Chandran Senthil , Elavarasi Chinnakannu , Manikam Srinivasan , James Gnanapragasam John
Published: December 2022

The search and growth of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals in the infrared (IR) area are significant and of high importance in the fields of NLO, signal communication, solid-state chemistry, and laser frequency conversion. Infrared NLO crystals have a wide IR transparent range, high laser damage threshold (LDT) value, and large NLO coefficients. This chapter presents the recent advances in IR-NLO crystals and especially emphasizes their crystal growth method, crystal structures, band gap value, LDT, and NLO properties. Based on its structural variety, it is categorized into chalcogenides, chalcohalides, oxides, halides, and oxyhalides. This chapter describes several kinds of IR-NLO crystals and their structural, band gap value, thermal, optical, LDT, and NLO properties and also describes the significance of these crystals in laser frequency conversion, optical parameter oscillator, and other optical applications.
Conjugated 3D Virtual Reality Worlds in Spacecraft Attitude Control
Authors: M. Trivailo Pavel , Kojima Hirohisa
Published: December 2022

The chapter aims to contribute to the application of virtual reality (VR) in spacecraft attitude control for systems, possessing “Inertial Morphing (IM)” capabilities.The concept of IM, proposed/applied by authors in 2017, is attractive in design of the fully autonomous future space missions, as swift control, requiring minimized energy and computations, can be achieved with exiguous/paltry morphings. To assist rapid planning of the optimized maneuver scenarios, we propose collocated merging of the various VR simulation worlds for the same spacecraft or merging of the VR worlds for the same system (but in different configurations). This enabled concurrent utilization of different methods of modeling, including Poinsot’s and Bine’s construction and Euler’s equations. Therefore, superimposed VR worlds are called “conjugated.” We present the classical methods of modeling of the torque-free systems and then show their implementation in the developed VR-integrated interactive package. Effectiveness of the VR-conjugated environment is illustrated with its use for planning of spacecraft de-tumbling, spacecraft 180-degrees inversion, and 90-degrees inversion. The developed VR environment enables utilization of both the body-axes spacecraft coordinate system and inertial coordinate system with instant transition from one into another, switching on/off various virtual reality worlds for multiple supports in the process of mission design.
Smart Garment Design for an Augmented Reality Body Mapping Experience
Authors: Michaud Dominique , Edwards Geoffreyjen , Kiss Jocelyne , Proulx-Guimond Jonathan , Caron-Roberge Jonathan , Morales Ernesto , Thaler Mary , Schneider Cyril
Published: December 2022

Based on previous work, we created wide handmade belts as support for a live augmented reality (AR) event. We describe how the garments were made to best meet the constraints of the AR design and how they were used as part of a fashion show and book promotion event. We determined the kind of features the AR software can detect and then created prototypes based on those characteristics. The belt design followed several steps: 1. Computer image preparation; 2. Thread preparation; 3. Thread dyeing; 4. Weaving; 5. Assembly; 6. Photographing the result and retouching the image. The lack of adjustability to deformation was a concern when dealing with clothing and fabric. We resolved this issue by stiffening the fabric. We discuss belts performances well during the live event; other textile techniques as substitutes (e.g. patchwork) and future research prospects.
Technology in Design of Heat Exchangers for Thermal Energy Storage
Authors: E. Afshan Mahboob , Gowsalya Lucas Anna
Published: December 2022

In today’s world, the energy requirement has full attention in the development of any country for which it requires an effective and sustainable potential to meet the country’s needs. Thermal energy storage has a complete advantage to satisfy the future requirement of energy. Heat exchangers exchange heat in the thermal storage which is stored and retrieved later or can be used as a pre-heating or post-heating devices to save energy. Criteria of design of heat exchangers for various thermal energy storage applications along with their various components are being elaborated. The latent heat thermal energy storage in a mass application has got many advantages over the sensible heat storage. The existing approaches in the design, integration and application of phase change materials (PCMs) are explored by experimenting on a prototype of a single heat exchanger module and analysing all the design aspects to get a significant idea and the analysis needed while charging and discharging the heat exchanger.
Ultrasound Empowered Trauma Management
Authors: Meshkini Mohammad
Published: December 2022

Using ultrasound to empower the way of traumatic patient early and by-side management as its ability to discover what bare eyes and hands could not find out solely. The most known EFAST protocol for traumatic patients management may be extended more wisely by introducing the ultrasound probe(s) through a head-to-toe secondary survey and giving a better idea of what is going on with the patient before transferring him/her out of the emergency department and could save the time and the patient’s condition. This chapter would summarize what we know about ultrasound application on a traumatic patient by his/her side before sending him/her out for any further investigation, a new point of care for the standard of patient management by ultrasound.
The Possibility of Earthquake Forecasting, a Few Days before the Earthquake Using GNSS Satellites
Authors: Solarić Nikola , Solarić Miljenko
Published: December 2022

Today, large lengths and compressions of the Earth’s crust can be measured with great precision using GNSS satellites.
Smart-Field of the Farm, First Relevant Link of Transparent Path of Grapes in the Farm to Fork Value Chain: A Review
Authors: Vîlcu Constantin , Vanlanduit Steve , Kara Resul , Ranca Aurora , Bourouah Mohamed
Published: December 2022

Data-based farming facilitates the zonal management (Smart-FIELD) in the smart farm (SF) vineyards. The classic SCADA for data acquisition and processing system, used especially in rapid industrial processes, can also be adapted for the slow processes (during a vegetation period) of horticultural crops (including the vineyards). The Smart-SCADA core software activities will develop through AI modules the CPS technique for integrating IoT devices with operational applicability in vineyards SF. The Web Smart-SCADA core interconnection with the European platforms in use (UTOPIA, ATLAS, DEMETER, PANTHEON, SmartAgriHubs, …) will add value in the transparency of the traceability of the F2F value chain of grapes.
People’s Perspectives on Covid 19, Fake News and the Vaccination Drive in South Africa
Authors: Osunkunle Oluyinka
Published: December 2022

This Chapter seeks to look at people’s perspectives on Covid 19, Fake news and the vaccination drive in South Africa. The Chapter looks at the advent of Covid 19 and the various government initiatives to combat the spread in South Africa. The Chapter will also seek to look at fake news and its impact on the populace as citizens try to make informed choices towards vaccinating against Covid 19 infections. The chapter will thus look at the information warfare and its attempt to influence or derail public action. Comments from study participants will be looked at as conclusions and recommendations are drawn.
Perspective Chapter: Rapid Measurement of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Petroleum Hydrocarbons Polluted Soils by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectroscopy
Authors: Kokah Douglas Reward
Published: December 2022

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) contamination in soils threats human wellbeing and ecological health because of their toxicity and bioaccumulation. This research presents a portable Olympus Delta Premium 6000 Series XRF Analyser (Olympus, USA) as a rapid measurement tool (RMT) for PTEs: Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, and Zn in contaminated soils in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. A total of 45 crude oil-contaminated soils were collected from three genuinely oil spill sites. The range of measured PTEs concentrations (mg/kg) in the study sites are as follows: Site 1: chromium (Cr) 54–75, copper (Cu) 5.4–16.6, iron (Fe) 14,841–23,404, lead (Pb) 13.5–21.4, manganese (Mn) 158–555, and zinc (Zn) 32.6–47.2; Site 2: (35–66), (5–16.1), (10166–20,967), (12–17.8), (209–440), (17.6–33.6); and Site 3: (32–115), (6.5–20.8), (7538–22,800), (12–135), (98–338), (19.9–177). The trend of PTEs across the three sites follows the same order: Fe > Mn > Cr > Zn > Pb > Cu. The average concentration values of PTEs in all the 3 sites were higher than background concentration values. Thus, crude oil spill spiked the PTEs concentrations. XRF spectroscopy is recommended as a cost-effective and RMT for PTEs in soils.
A Case Study to Evaluate the Environmental Impact of Aquatic Lower Plants in Mesopotamia (Particularly the Kurdistan Region of Iraq)
Authors: K. Maulood Bahram , M. Ismail Abbas , A. Hamdi Bushra
Published: December 2022

This study deals with the role of lower plants particularly (Ferns, Mosses & Algae) in the aquatic ecosystem within the fertile crescent in Mesopotamia. It focuses especially on the Kurdistan of Iraq, which might be one of the most productive and fertile areas in the whole Middle East. Furthermore, it is an endeavor to show the environmental impact and assess the effect of climatic and non-climatic parameters on non-flowering plants in the region. Knowledge about the presence and distribution of a such group of plants in this part of the world is so poor, particularly with respect to ferns, makes one to draw attention the necessity of such a study. This investigation is an attempt to reduce the existing gap of knowledge on lower plants in the region; furthermore, it will undoubtedly gravitate attention to the need for much more scientific information in this area, in years to come.
Obesity in Children: Recent Insights and Therapeutic Options
Authors: Močnik Mirjam , Marčun Varda Nataša
Published: December 2022

Obesity in children, including adolescents, is nowadays, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, an even more pressing problem than before it, leading to increased prevalence of obesity and its comorbidities at young age. A simple and correct approach to diagnosis is essential, and some new insights in epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis are currently under investigation. Obesity in preschool children and metabolically healthy obesity are new entities that are recently being defined and written about. Additionally, several new factors that might influence obesity development are being researched, such as pollutants, sleep duration, and gut microbiota. In this chapter, we briefly present them as possible therapeutic targets in the future along with current therapeutic options in the pediatric population, namely lifestyle change, pharmaceutical options, and surgery. A child is always significantly affected by his/her family lifestyle, home, and social environment, which has to be considered in childhood obesity management.
Perspective Chapter: Solar Disinfection – Managing Waterborne Salmonella Outbreaks in Resource-Poor Communities
Authors: Cano Ssemakalu Cornelius
Published: December 2022

Salmonella outbreaks remain a significant problem in many resource-poor communities globally, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). These communities cannot reliably access treated piped water, thus reverting to the use of environmental water for domestic and agricultural purposes. In most LMICs, the maintenance and expansion of the existing wastewater and water treatment infrastructure to meet the growing population are not considered. This results in regular wastewater and water treatment failures causing an increase in an assortment of waterborne pathogens, including Salmonella. Solving these problems would require the maintenance, expansion and construction of new wastewater and water treatment infrastructure. The implementation of such interventions would only occur over a long period. Unfortunately, time is not a luxury in communities experiencing the effects of such problems. However, highly disruptive household interventions such as solar disinfection (SODIS) could be implemented in communities experiencing endemic Salmonella outbreaks. SODIS has been shown to inactivate a variety of water-related pathogens. SODIS requires significantly less financial input to implement in comparison to other household-level interventions. Various studies have shown better health outcomes due to SODIS in communities that previously struggled with waterborne diseases, including Salmonella. The aim of this chapter is to share a perspective on the continued reliance on SODIS as for the control waterborne Salmonella in LMICs.
Psychological Reactions after Disasters
Authors: Amiri Hadis , Jahanitabesh Azra
Published: December 2022

As the world’s population increases and resources are limited, societies become increasingly vulnerable to disasters. Regardless of the objective destructive effects, the psychosocial effects and consequences of natural disasters are quite clear in humans. Natural disasters exert different psychological effects on the exposed people, including but not limited to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and suicide. Yet, disasters can cause positive reactions. For example, through post-traumatic growth, one takes new meaning from his or her trauma and resumes living in a way completely different from their life prior to the trauma. Additionally, many people display remarkable resilience in the wake of the disasters they struggled with. Many factors such as disaster type, level of destruction, duration of disasters, timing (time of day, day of week, season) also individual indicators such as age, gender, marital status, education, pre-disaster mental health, social and economic status, and resilience are affecting the consequences of disasters. Given the many studies that focus on post-disaster psychological outcomes, in this chapter, we not only describe outcomes but also discuss psychosocial support in disasters.
Recent Advances and Outcomes in Heart and Lung Transplantation
Authors: Kumar Akshay , Thite Sania , Wazarkar Varad , Ayyat Kamal , Gomez Abraham Jesus , Keshavamurthy Suresh
Published: December 2022

Heart and lung transplantations are established treatments for patients with end-stage heart and lung failure, respectively. As mechanical circulatory devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, organ perfusion, and transport systems advance, so do patient comorbidities and profiles of patients undergoing transplantation are becoming more complex. With the ever-increasing shortage of donor organs, marginal and high-risk donor utilization continues to rise. In this chapter, we attempt to elucidate the recent advances and outcomes in heart and lung transplantation. We also highlight how an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects the logistics of transplant programs.
Perspective Chapter: Role of Immunosuppressive and Immunomodulatory Agents in Cancer
Authors: Diah Palupi Poppy , Safwan Ali Khan Mohammed , Dina Amalina Nur
Published: December 2022

Immunosuppressants offer some benefits and disadvantages. Like a blade with two edges, immunosuppressants are categorized as drugs but also cause decreased immunity, which eventually cause cancer. Immunosuppressants are widely used in organ transplantation patients and autoimmune illnesses to suppress the immune response and provide a significant risk of cancer. According to epidemiological and cancer research, malignancies are higher among transplant patients. However, the risk varies significantly between studies due to methods and patient selection variations. A more accurate illustration of the effects of mild-to-moderate immunosuppression concerning the risk of cancer can be seen in the rising use of immunosuppressant medications in non-transplant patients. Generally, cancer cells have an approach to avoid immune surveillance and create a complex balance in which many immune subtypes may be responsible for controlling tumor development, metastasis, and resistance. Therefore, the main objective of most cancer immunotherapies is to reestablish effective immune control. Immunomodulators help to maintain immune system function and promote the immune system’s capacity to fight and defeat cancer. One of them is immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Underground Coal Mining Methods and Their Impact on Safety
Authors: Sai Vinay Lingampally , Madhab Bhattacharjee Ram , Ghosh Nilabjendu
Published: December 2022

In underground coal mining, the working environment is completely enclosed by the geologic medium, which consists of the coal seam and overlying and underlying strata. Depillaring is one of the most dangerous phases of underground coal mining. Even after centuries of experience in underground coal mining, there is no well-established depillaring method w.r.t existing geo-mining method. As far as fatal accidents are concerned, most of the fatal accidents occur mostly during depillaring operations. Method of extraction is one of the keys and underrated parameters, which plays an eminent role in successful depillaring in underground coal mining. This chapter highlights the underground coal mining methods and their impact on safety.
Complex Cesarean Section
Authors: Felis Salvatore , Fiamberti Marta , Peluffo Chiara
Published: December 2022

The cesarean section, in principle, is not a complex surgical procedure when compared to many others performed in our specialty. However, there is a complex set of physiological and anatomical elements and circumstances that must interact perfectly to obtain an optimal result. Surgical technique is a factor but is often not the primary determinant of a positive outcome; concomitant circumstances interact in a cesarean section such as obstructed labor, abruptio placenta, morbid invasion of the placenta, previous pelvic infection, chorioamnionitis/endometritis, chronic and acute anemia, inadequate blood or insufficient transfusion capacity, oxytocics, anesthetics, lack of (or lack of appropriate administration of) antibiotics, and trained or motivated personnel. In all these cases, and in many other contexts, less-than-optimal results may occur, even in the face of a perfect surgical technique.
Quality Assurance of Aluminium Extrusion for 6xxx Series Alloys
Authors: Pio Lim Ying , Kam Lim Heng
Published: December 2022

Aluminium extrusion of 6xxx series alloys is gaining more and more importance and indispensable in the market for applications in automotive (great potential for EV in the near future by 2030), construction, architecture, electronics, marine and rail transport. The 6000 series alloys can be divided into soft alloy (e.g. 6060, 6063) and hard alloy (e.g. 6005A, 6061, 6082) for different applications based on customer’s requirements for tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, surface finishing (powder coating and anodizing) and heat treatment. To produce good quality extrudates with quality that can meet customer’s stringent requirements has become a challenging job nowadays for extruders in developing country like Malaysia. In order to be competitive in the global market, the products have to be produced at minimum cost and just-in-time to meet the committed delivery date. This will require a very good implementation of quality system in the production to ensure customer’s satisfaction is achieved from time to time. Based on the real experiences of working in an international scale extruder, the effective methods taken to improve product quality and productivity are elaborated throughout the chapter.
COVID-19 Response in Uzbekistan: From RT-PCR Test System to the Clinical Trial of Subunit Vaccine
Authors: Turdikulova Shahlo , Dalimova Dilbar , Abdullaev Alisher , Muminov Muzaffar , Ruyue Wang , Pengfei Liu , Musabaev Erkin , Yusupaliev Bahodir , Kurbanov Botir , Y. Abdurakhmonov Ibrokhim
Published: December 2022

The coronavirus pandemic showed the need for urgently improvement of different sectors in Uzbekistan, especially, the healthcare system and the biopharma industries. Uzbekistan government and private sectors have taken comprehensive measures to control the spread of infection in the country and tried to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. In this chapter, we discussed the primary measures taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic and the details of developing a local reverse transcription real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) detection kit as well as the experience of conducting the phase III clinical trials of the recombinant Uzbek-Chinese vaccine-ZF-UZ-Vac2001 against coronavirus infection. Finally, information is given on the mass vaccination campaign in the country, the difficulties encountered and the achievements made. The developed RT-qPCR detection kit was successfully implemented into production and have widely used for pathogen diagnosis. A total of 6965 volunteers over 18 years old participated in the clinical trials of ZF2001 and the vaccine had an efficacy level of 84.8%. More than 67.6 million doses were administered using seven types of anti-COVID vaccines in the country. The pandemics urged the country to establish a scientific and technical base that aimed at quickly responding to potential future challenges and emergencies.
Stakeholder Integration and Participatory Processes as Part of an Ecosystem-Based and Integrated Natural Hazard Risk Management
Authors: Cocuccioni Silvia , Plörer Matthias , Kirchner Michael
Published: December 2022

Participatory processes have been receiving growing attention in recent decades, especially in the environmental field. There is no unique way for designing and managing a participatory process: different types of integrating stakeholders and communities have been applied, encompassing different scopes. Participatory processes become necessary when addressing complex environmental challenges, which require flexible and transparent approaches embracing diverse knowledge and values. Integrated risk management, including Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) measures, is one example of such a challenge, being a joint responsibility of public institutions at different levels of public management and of the private sector. The project GreenRisk4ALPs is an example of how including local experts can be translated into practice. A stakeholder network analysis was carried out, which provided the basis to select the stakeholders involved in the subsequent participatory processes and to identify conflicts and interests related to Eco-DRR. Building upon this analysis, Rapid Risk management Appraisal workshops were carried out in different study areas to jointly analyze the strengths and weaknesses related to current risk management practices. Overall, the involvement of stakeholders from the beginning allowed to respond to their needs contributing to the improvement of risk management strategies in the Alpine Region.
The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Biofeedback on Proprioception and Functional Balance in Athletes with ACL-deficiency
Authors: Jamebozorgi Aliasghar , Rahimi Abbas , Daryabor Aliyeh , Kazemi Seyed Morteza , Jamebozorgi Fatemeh
Published: December 2022

Background: Following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, proprioceptive deficiency may be responsible for functional balance defects and joint instability. Recently, using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or biofeedback has been recommended for athletes with ACL rupture. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tDCS and biofeedback modalities while performing contraction exercises in athlete with an ACL rupture. Methods: Thirty-three athletes with ACL rupture were randomly divided into three groups of tDCS, biofeedback, and control, with 11 people in each group. All groups underwent a ten-session training of intermittent contractions of the lower extremity muscles in a standing position at different knee angles, including 30, 45, and 90 degrees of knee flexion during four weeks. The control group received no tDCS or biofeedback modalities except the contraction exercises. All subjects were evaluated both before and at the end of interventions. The proprioception measured as rate of absolute error in the knee joint reconstruction was assessed by the digital photography technique at knee flexion angles of 30, 45, and 90 degrees. The functional balance was assessed by the star excursion balance test in eight different directions. All measurements were carried out on the injured limb. Results: The results showed no significant difference among three groups regarding all variables related to the proprioception and functional balance (P > 0.05). Intra-group comparison (before and after intervention) indicated that biofeedback significantly improved both the functional balance in all directions and the proprioception of the injured knee at three knee flexion angles (P < 0.05). Moreover, tDCS significantly improved the functional balance in six directions, except anterior-lateral and posterior, and also improved the proprioception at all angles of knee flexion. Conclusions: Although the results did not show a large difference among groups, both tDCS and biofeedback modalities, along with intermittent isometric exercises, may have reduced knee absolute error at the knee flexion angles of 30, 45, and 90 degrees as well as improved the functional balance. Therefore, it was recommended that these modalities should be included in rehabilitation program targeting ACL-deficient knee subjects.
Risk Factors of Seizures in Children
Authors: Shirooye Pantea , Yousefichaijan Parsa , Faraji Fardin , Dorreh Fatemeh , Arjmand Ali , Rezagholizamenjany Masoud
Published: December 2022

Background: As the most prevalent noncontagious neurologic condition, epilepsy is an important cause of mortality and disability in children, and its etiology is an important issue. Objectives: Epilepsy may be induced by different risk factors, some of which may be unclear; therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the risk factors of seizures in children. Methods: Children with seizures admitted to the Pediatric Clinic of Amir-Kabir Hospital were enrolled in this study. First, accurate biography of the parents was taken to rule out other differential diagnoses of seizures. After the diagnosis of seizures, based on the diagnosis of a pediatric neurologist, demographic information, detailed history of seizure, neurologic examination, and process of growth and development were recorded. Then, we take electroencephalogram (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography scans from study cases. Results: Of the 291 evaluated cases, 54.6% were male. Variables associated with seizure and epilepsy evaluation showed that generalized tonic-clonic seizure was the most prevalent seizure in 134 children (46%). The duration of seizures was lower than 15 minutes in 266 cases; in addition, 191 children (55.5%) had a fever before seizures. Regarding underlying diseases, 268 children (92.2%) had no disease. Cerebral palsy (CP) was the most common underlying disease in 10 cases (3.4%). Conclusions: Infectious diseases (such as gastroenteritis and pneumonia) were observed as the most important possible risk factors in this study.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN TEKNIS DAN FINANSIAL INDUSTRI PENGOLAHAN YOGHURT JAGUNG (Zea Mays L.) DI KABUPATEN KETAPANG
Authors: Cholid Irfan , Martanto Martanto , Zulfahmi A. Nova , Suyaningsih Suyaningsih , Wardanu Adha Panca
Published: December 2022

This study aims to calculate the added value of processed corn products and to design a technically and financially feasible corn yogurt processing industry in Ketapang district. This study used a descriptive research method conducted in a survey with a population originating from sweet corn producers. The research location was conducted in Kalinilam village, southern Delta Pawan district, Ketapang district. The business unit analysis uses the Total Cost formula while the financial feasibility analysis uses the B / C ratio. The results of the technical and financial studies planning for the sweet corn yogurt industry are obtained by designing a small-scale corn yogurt processing unit with a production capacity of 400 kg/month or 2400 bottles/month. Economic analysis shows that to establish a corn yogurt processing unit requires a total investment capital of Rp. 113,723,712, -. The total production cost is Rp. 207,592,666.- with the cost of production (HPP) per bottle (100 ml) Rp. 7,208, - and the selling price of the product per bottle is Rp. 10,000 with a profit margin of 40%. The industrial feasibility test results obtained IRR value 38.316%, NPV Rp. 353,405,180, Payback Period is 1.85 years, with BEP of 9,022 units, B / C ratio of 1.43, and net R / C of 1.40. The result of this study is the feasibility of technical and financial of small-scale industrial corn yogurt processing units are feasible.
DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK DAUN PEGAGAN (Centella asiatica) TERHADAP BAKTERI (Vibrio harveyii) SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Zainuddin Zainuddin
Published: December 2022

Penyakit Vibriosis disebabkan oleh serangan bakteri Vibrio harveyii. Penggunaan antibiotik dilarang karna memberikan dampak negatif pada larva udang karna akan meninggalkan residu dalam tubuh dan menyebabkan resistensi terhadap V.harveyii. Daun pegagan (Centella asiatica) mengandung zat aktif antibakteria yang mampu menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri V.harveyii secara In Vitro. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui daya hambat ekstrak C.asiatica dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri V.harveyii secara In Vitro. Uji antibakteri dilakukan dengan metode difusi kertas cakram, yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan, yaitu konsentrasi 5%, 8% dan 10% dan 2 kontrol yaitu kontrol positif (Tetrasiklin 0,01%) dan kontrol negatif (akuades). Hasil senyawa metabolit sekunder ekstrak C.asiatica dianalisis secara kualitatif. Pada ekstrak C.asiatica mengandung senyawa bioaktif antara lain alkaloid, fenol hidrokuinon, flavonoid, saponin, dantanin. Pada uji antibakteri ekstrak C.asiatica mampu menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri dengan rata-rata diameter zona hambat yang terbentuk dari masing-masing konsentrasi ekstrak yaitu 5% = 14,16 mm, konsentrasi 8% = 16,63 mm dan konsentrasi 10% = 21,44. Dari hasil yang diperoleh ekstrak C.asiatica menunjukkan kemampuan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri V.harveyii mendekati daya hambat pada kontrol positif (Tetrasiklin).
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL USAHA ROTI LABU KUNING DI KABUPATEN KETAPANG KALIMANTAN BARAT
Authors: Arianti Ira , Hastuti Ningrum Dwi , Cholid Irfan , Lahagu Jovan Mamel
Published: December 2022

Penambahan labu kuning pada proses pembuatan roti merupakan salah satu bentuk inovasi produk yang bertujuan mengurangi penggunaan terigu dan meningkatkan pemanfaatan labu serta menambah nilai gizi produk. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan kajian untuk mengetahui kelayakan usaha pada aspek finansial pada usaha roti labu kuning. Hasil perhitungan analisa finansial menunjukan hasil Break Even Point sebesar 4155 kemasan, nilai hasil perhitungan NPV bernilai positif yaitu sebesar Rp104.917.412, IRR sebesar 39% lebih besar dari MARR. Net B/C Ratio yaitu 1,46 dan Payback period 2,2 tahun. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa usaha roti labu kuning dapat dikatakan menguntungkan dan layak untuk dilaksanakan.
Pentingnya Kepercayaan Diri Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Anak Di Rumah Pintar YAFSI
Authors: Nasution Nurul Fadillah , Thamrin Husni
Published: December 2022

Kepercayaan diri merupakan satu indikator yang penting untuk perkembangan diri dalam keberhasilan. Kepercayaan diri termasuk salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi tinggi rendahnya hasil belajar anak. Seorang anak yang tidak berani menunjukkan minat dan kemampuannya dalam belajar akan selalu tertinggal dalam pelajaran karena terus merasa ragu untuk menunjukkannya. Dalam hal ini, penting untuk menumbuhkan rasa kepercayaan diri pada anak agar lebih meningkatkan minat belajar anak. Berbagai usaha dilakukan untuk meningkatkan rasa percaya diri pada anak termasuk anak Rumah Pintar YAFSI. Melalui kegiatan Praktikum 1 yang mulai dilaksanakan bulan Maret hingga Juni 2022, penulis melakukan mini project pada salah satu anak Rumah Pintar YAFSI. Dalam Praktikum ini metode yang digunakan adalah Metode Casework oleh Zastrow yang meliputi Intake Contract, Assesment, Planning, Intervensi, Evaluasi dan Terminasi. Tools yang digunakan pada assesment yaitu tools ecomap yang membantu menemukan sumber masalah pada klien. Usaha – usaha yang dilakukan di Praktikum ini membuat klien merasakan minat belajar yang meningkat karena rasa percaya dirinya. Karena, Minat yang dimiliki anak akan membuatnya tertarik dan senang terhadap sesuatu yang dipelajarinnya
Pendampingan Branding Wisata Dengan Pemanfaatan Sosial Media Sebagai Sarana Promosi Wisata Desa Penanggal Kabupaten Lumajang
Authors: Salsabillah Aurel , Wahyudi Kalvin Edo , Marwanti Ninik Dwi , Alfiyanto Nabilla Aziza Fajar
Published: December 2022

Pada masa ini mulai berkembangnya sektor pariwisata di Indonesia, membuat sebagian besar daerah di Indonesia berlomba untuk meningkatkan jumlah peminat wisata pada masing-masing daerah. Lumajang memiliki potensi alam yang besar dalam pemanfaatan dan juga pembangunan desa wisata. Salah satunya Desa Penanggal, adalah sebuah desa wisata di wilayah Kecamatan Candipuro, Kabupaten Lumajang, Jawa Timur. Desa Penanggal terdiri dari tujuh dusun, yaitu Dusun Krajan ,Wonosari ,Watukandang ,Kemamang, Sumbersari, Gunung gending dan Rekesan Timur. Dimana pada setiap masing-masing dusun terdapat potensi Wisata dan SDM yang menonjol. Dengan memanfaatkan keasrian alamnya serta sumber daya manusia yang ada. Tirtosari View merupakan wisata pemandian alam yang berasal dari sumber mata air asli Gunung Semeru yang terdapat di Dusun Sumbersari Desa Penanggal, wisata ini adalah  wisata alam yang memiliki underwater air tawar satu-satunya di Jawa Timur dan adanya fasilitas spot foto didalamnya. Dengan menyajikan view gunung semeru yang sangat mempesona, dan alamnya yang masih asri. menjadikan tempat wisata ini sangat terjaga kealamiannya. Oleh karena itu dibutuhkannya program pendampingan dalam hal perencanaan Branding yang tepat bertujuan agar dapat menarik banyak wisatawan lokal maupun nonlokal dengan mengenalkan potensi wisata Kabupaten Lumajang.
Penerapan Pipa Paralon Dalam Teknologi Tepat Guna Sebagai Sarana Alat Bantu Sebar Pupuk Tanaman Jagung
Authors: S Riena Fitri Andhita , Taufikurrahman Taufikurrahman , Raharja Dharma Putra , Jauhari Mohammad Kafi Putra , Kristina Nabila Ayu , Abhirama Abid
Published: December 2022

Teknologi Tepat Guna merupakan teknologi yang dirancang dan dipersiapkan bagi beberapa golongan masyarakat sesuai dengan tujuan dan fungsi dari alat yang diciptakan untuk mempermudah kegiatan  masyarakat tertentu sehingga dapat menciptakan manfaat bagi mereka.  contoh penerapan teknologi tepat guna atau TTG yakni pipa paralon sebagai sarana alat bantu sebar pupuk tanaman jagung. tujuan dirancangnya Teknologi Tepat Guna berupa alat pemupukan jagung yaitu untuk membantu tugas petani dalam pemberian pupuk pada jagung sehingga dapat mempersingkat estimasi waktu dan lebih merata. Objek dalam jurnal ini adalah kelompok petani di Desa Mentor. Dengan adanya inovasi ini alat untuk memupuk tanaman jagung yang berasal dari pipa paralon membuat para petani bisa memanfaatkan alat tersebut untuk  mempermudah dan mempraktiskan para petani dalam proses pemupukan. Alat yang digunakan juga sudah di desain dengan struktur tanah yang ada jadi jika tanahnya basah alat tersebut tidak akan tenggelam dan bisa digunakan sesuai cuaca yang ada. Oleh karena itu penulis dengan konsultasi bersama kelompok tani agar ujung dari pipa tersebut dipanjangkan agar bisa menyesuaikan kondisi tanah yang ada di desa Mentor.
Psychological First Aid Pada Anak-Anak Korban Bencana Di Dusun Tambak Rejo Semarang
Authors: Agustina Menik tetha , Rahayu Puspita Puji , Fitriyatinur Qurnia , Mayasari Isti
Published: December 2022

Psychological First Aid (PFA) merupakan pertolongan psikologis pertama, terdapat dalam tingkat masyarakat yang disediakan oleh keluarga, teman, relawan bagi mereka yang membutuhkan dukungan. Pemberian PFA memiliki ketrampilan sendiri dan jangkauan luas. Pendampingan yang diberikan pada anak-anak ini digunakan sebagai pengobatan rasa traumatis terhadap bencana yang menimpa. Theraplay digunakan sebagai suatu terapi dalam menangani rasa traumatis yang dirasakan oleh anak dalam menghadapi bencana.
Pengenalan dan Pemanfaatan Marketplace Shopee Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan UMKM Kelurahan Sananwetan Kota Blitar
Authors: Nurbayzura Wahyu , Ahbab Tuhfatul , Aqila Nafisa Dean Putri , Sulistyowati Intan , Khrisna Gagas Pandu , Dewanti Mentari Clara , Wikartika Ira , Aminah Siti
Published: December 2022

Perkembangan teknologi informasi dijaman sekarang ini sangatlah canggih dan pesat. Perkembangan internet di Indonesia juga semakin meningkat. Berdasarkan hasil survei Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII), ada 210,03 juta pengguna internet di dalam negeri pada periode 2021-2022. Kegiatan pengabdian yang dilaksanakan oleh kelompok 143 KKN-T MBKM UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur ini ditujukan kepada pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) yang ada di kelurahan Sananwetan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk memperkenalkan dan menjelaskan manfaat marketplace Shopee untuk meningkatkan penjualan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) di kelurahan Sananwetan. Marketplace merupakan media online berbasis internet (web based) tempat melakukan kegiatan bisnis dan transaksi antara pembeli dan penjual. Pembeli dapat mencari supplier sebanyak mungkin dengan kriteria yang diinginkan, sehingga memperoleh harga yang sesuai. Shopee dipilih untuk UMKM karena platform yang disesuaikan untuk tiap wilayah dan menyediakan pengalaman berbelanja online yang mudah, aman, dan cepat bagi pelanggan melalui dukungan pembayaran dan logistik yang kuat.
Pelatihan Optimalisasi Website Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Profesional Melalui Perencanaan (Planning) Website
Authors: Hermaliani Eni Heni , Sadikin Rifki , Haris Muhammad , Anasanti Mila Desi , Bismi Waesul , Napiah Musriatun
Published: December 2022

Yayasan Al Birru Indonesia merupakan mitra dalam program pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang berlokasi di wilayah Jakasampurn, Bekasi. Yayasan ini bergerak dalam lembaga sosial kemanusiaan yang digagas oleh sekumpulan pemuda dengan ide dan pemikiran-pemikiran positifnya untuk membangun karakter masyarakat mandiri khususnya remaja-remaja usia muda. Sebagai sebuah organisasi nirlaba sangat perlu memiliki website yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai media promosi untuk memperkenalkan program-programnya, company profile, dan sebagai bentuk pertanggungjawaban atas dana yang telah diberikan oleh para donatur. Permasalahan saat ini website yang sudah dimiliki belum optimal dalam pengelolaannya, sebagai contoh terkait menu-menu yang tersedia masih ada yang kurang dan tidak dimutakhirkan. Dengan demikian, melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan pelatihan tentang optimalisasi website yang membahas perihal perencanaan (planning) website. Hasil kegiatan ini para audiens peserta pelatihan mendapatkan pengetahuan dan ilmu tentang perencanaan website meliputi pembuatan page layout, penentuan fasilitas website, rancangan tampilan, mock-up, sampai dengan struktur konten. Adapun hasil kuesioner menunjukkan 60 sd 70% merasa puas terhadap modul yang diberikan dan penyampaian tutor, 70% peserta menyatakan sangat bermanfaat atas kegiatan PkM, dan 50% akan berpartisipasi kembali pada pelaksanaan kegiatan PkM selanjutnya.
Pelatihan Canva Untuk Membranding Media Sosial Sanggar Kesenian Budaya
Authors: Rahmawati Putri Ariska , Mandasari Virginia , Evanthy Ayundha , Listiarini Dian Novia
Published: December 2022

Di era revolusi industri 5.0, kecanggihan teknologi betul- betul menjadi alat utama dalam merancang dan mendesain suatu produk yang memiliki nilai pasar tinggi. Salah satu contohnya adalah Internet. Internet sendiri memiliki berbagai macam model didalamnya, menyesuaikan fungsi masing-masing agar dapat membantu kegiatan manusia dengan cepat dan mudah. Terutama pada kondisi Covid-19, segala aktivitas yang semula offline berubah menjadi online. Masyarakat menjadi mulai terbiasa dengan penggunaan aplikasi- aplikasi digital. Dengan kondisi saat ini masyarakat berlomba-lomba untuk memasarkan apa yang menjadi kendali mereka kepada targetnya. Seperti unjuk kreativitas diri dalam mengedit dan mendesain karya digital agar terlihat menarik di mata publik. Di samping itu, kegiatan mendesain bisa dijadikan sarana untuk membranding suatu media sosial guna menciptakan brand awareness kepada masyarakat. Dalam menciptakanbrand awareness tersebut banyak cara yang dapatdilakukan, contohnya adalah membranding suatu akun media sosial yang dapat menarik perhatian publik. Oleh karena itu, Kelompok 86 Kuliah Kerja Nyata Tematik Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur melakukan program kerja Pelatihan Canva (aplikasi digital) untuk membranding media sosial sanggar kesenian Surya Sumirat yang berlokasi di Kelurahan Gayungan, Surabaya sekaligus memperkenalkan seni dan budaya Jawa Timur kepada para generasi muda. Hasil yang diperoleh setelah kegiatan pelatihan ini dapat menerapkan ilmu yang sudah didapat dan dapat membranding akun sosial media wisata sanggar kesenian sehingga dapat lebihdikenal.