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General Anaesthesia in the Context of Haemorrhagic Shock and Trauma
Authors: Bonanno Fabrizio G.
Published: February 2025

In a patient with haemorrhagic shock, the interference of general anaesthesia (GA) with physiology homeostasis is more significative and relevant than the one in a not deranged patient about to undergo elective surgery, haemorrhagic shock (HS) being by definition a scenario with deranged cardiovascular and cellular respiratory physiology, manifesting with hypotension and hypoperfusion. Considering the absence of studies assessing the effects of standard GAs in HS or trauma, as a corollary, it can be recommended to achieve a general anaesthesia tailored to the patient’s actual physiology, specifically a titrated-to-response anaesthesia (TRA), in any situation of HS with or without trauma. Schemes of induction and maintenance for GA, optimalized for advanced hypotensive or critical HS, have been drafted, based on experience with TIVA in critical airway, and emergency not shocked patients have been adapted to the deteriorating physiology of a progressing HS. Recommendations for damage-control-anaesthesia (DCA) in trauma, particularly to face/neck trauma and burns, have also been given.
Impact of Employee Benefits on Work Productivity and Retention
Authors: Zehra Fatima
Published: February 2025

The greatest strategic asset of an organization is its highly qualified, skilled and trained workforce and employees. In an increasingly competitive world, retention of experienced employees and top talent plays a pivotal role in the success of an organization. Employee attrition is a great challenge in terms of cost of recruitment, development and training. It leads to loss of organizational resources, and thus depletion of important financial revenue and human capital. It also significantly decreases employee performance and retention. A key factor identified is lack of competitive employee benefits that strongly foster motivation, career progress and work productivity. These benefits are based on human resource management strategies. The framework associated with employee benefits is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory and Theory of job embeddedness. This is in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal-8 (SDG-8) of employment, economic growth and development. Benefits include institutional appreciation, performance-based incentives, efficiency wages, strategic benefits, competitive pay-scales, health benefits, earned leave, insurance, gratuity, retirement pension and total rewards. There is considerable interplay between the equity factors or organizational resources and employee benefits. Thus, employee benefits significantly contribute in the work performance, retention and the overall success of an organization. The purpose of this chapter is to explore the association between employee benefits, work productivity and job retention.
Perspective Chapter: Biochar as a Hydroponic Substrate in Capsicum chinense Cultivation in the Humide Tropic
Authors: Gomez-Mendez Edmundo , García-Lopez Pablo , Brito-Vega Hortensia , Gomez-Vazquez Armando
Published: February 2025

In Mexico, the habanero chili (Capsicum chinense) is one of the most economically important vegetables. The objective of this chapter was to evaluate the production of the habanero chili (C. chinense) crop on biochar substrate in a hydroponic system under a protected structure. The chili variety that was working with was Orange. The experiment was established with a completely randomized design with five treatments and 10 repetitions, totaling 50 experimental units. Three mixtures of biochar and tepetzil were evaluated, in addition to a treatment with 100% biochar and a control treatment (T1) with only tepetzil. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance and the Tukey test (P ≤ 0.05) using the Statistical Analysis System statistical program. The results show no differences in terms of fruit weight; however, there was a significant effect on the yield of the habanero pepper. The results demonstrate a clear effect of biochar and hydroponics on yield, where 50% was used; the highest value was obtained with 56.30 T ha−1. However, tropical agriculture usually plays a very important role in the country’s economy. Therefore, the implementation of hydroponics as an alternative form of crop production helps promote environmental protection as well as sustainability.
Advancements in Biomass-Derived Adhesives: Enhancing Overall Properties for Versatile Applications
Authors: Tezera Admase Asmare , Bantie Sendekie Zenamarkos , Nega Gesese Tesfa , Abera Mersha Desalegn , Desalegn Asrade Ejigayehu
Published: February 2025

The increasing demand for sustainable materials has propelled research into biomass-derived adhesives as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic options. This chapter investigates the enhancement of physicochemical and thermomechanical properties of bio-based adhesives, highlighting their applications across diverse industries, including medical devices, construction, automotive, wood and wood-based panels, and packaging. Bio-adhesives, sourced from renewable materials such as lignin, tannins, and proteins, offer advantages like biodegradability and non-toxicity. However, challenges such as low water resistance, bonding strength, and thermal stability persist. Recent advancements, including the incorporation of nanofillers and cross-linking agents, have shown promise in overcoming these limitations, significantly improving adhesive performance. In medical applications, bio-adhesives must be biocompatible and biodegradable to facilitate wound healing without harmful effects. In construction and automotive sectors, they provide sustainable bonding solutions for lightweight materials, enhancing structural integrity under various environmental conditions. The packaging industry is also benefiting from bio-adhesives derived from proteins like whey and casein, which improve barrier properties while remaining renewable. Despite their potential, the commercialization of biomass-derived adhesives faces challenges such as higher production costs and variable performance. Ongoing research aims to address these issues through physicochemical modifications and the development of standardized testing methods. This chapter underscores the transformative potential of bio-based adhesives, emphasizing their role in promoting sustainability while meeting the rigorous demands of various applications. Ultimately, enhancing the properties of these adhesives can contribute significantly to a more sustainable future in material science.
Perspective Chapter: Oral Condition and Lifetime Hormonal Fluctuations
Authors: Rafiei Mehrad
Published: February 2025

When you work in a dental health care service team, you must have seen women who say that the reason for their oral and dental problems is pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause. In this chapter, we will examine the role of hormonal changes during women’s life on their oral health conditions. Hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman’s life significantly impact her oral health. Key stages include puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause, where changes in estrogen and progesterone levels heighten susceptibility to oral issues, also we pay special attention to the periods of pregnancy and after, the periods which women have the most hormonal changes. Understanding these hormonal shifts is essential for addressing their implications, as they can lead to specific oral health issues such as gingivitis, dry mouth, and increased susceptibility to dental diseases. We also describe the effects of these hormonal changes on different oral conditions and represent the ways to deal with it.
COVID-19 Mortality Rate Variability Linked to Healthcare Expenditures in European Countries
Authors: Kargi Bilal , Cihan Uçkaç Bekir
Published: February 2025

This study explores how healthcare investment influences health system capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic across European countries. It investigates if higher healthcare spending correlates with lower COVID-19 fatality rates using data from the World Bank, OECD, and Eurostat. Examining a sample of European nations, the research identifies that countries with higher initial COVID-19 fatality rates in 2020 consistently maintained elevated rates in subsequent years. These countries generally allocated a smaller GDP percentage to healthcare, had lower healthcare spending per capita, and invested less in health research and development compared to others. Statistical analysis reveals a significant negative correlation between COVID-19 mortality rates in 2022 and healthcare expenditure as a percentage of GDP in 2020, suggesting a strong association between greater healthcare investment and reduced fatality rates. The study underscores the importance of robust healthcare funding in bolstering a nation’s capacity to manage and mitigate the impacts of health crises like COVID-19.
Recent Advances on the Deposition of Thin Film Solar Cells
Authors: Ngqoloda Siphelo , Ngwenya Thelma , Raphulu Mpfunzeni
Published: February 2025

Thin film solar cells have emerged as a promising technology in the field of photovoltaics due to their potential for reduced material usage, flexibility, and lower manufacturing costs compared to traditional crystalline silicon-based solar cells. This chapter provides an overview of thin film solar cell technology, focusing on various types such as amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), and organic-inorganic perovskites-based solar cells (PSCs). The various thin film deposition techniques or methods such as vacuum-based magnetron sputtering, vacuum thermal evaporation, various chemical vapor deposition methods, and chemical solution-based methods will be extensively discussed. The focus will be on the importance of process parameters toward achieving high-quality thin films. The advantages and drawbacks of each deposition technique will be highlighted looking at their impact toward advancing thin film solar cell technology.
Assuring Patient Privacy and Safety through Robust Enterprise Cyber Risk Management (ECRM)
Authors: Porwal Sakshi , Chaput Bob
Published: February 2025

As Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and advanced technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning, 5G, data analytics, cloud, blockchain, or IoT increasingly replace traditional IT applications, the ongoing digitization necessitates improved Enterprise Cyber Risk Management (ECRM) programs and the evolution of healthcare organizations’ ECRM program and cybersecurity strategy. Cybersecurity protects investments and business value and plays a crucial role in patient safety. Robust, progressive ECRM programs and cybersecurity strategies are needed to save patients’ lives and prevent harm resulting from compromised confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare data, systems, and devices. This chapter will detail the steps organizations must take to develop and document their ECRM program and cybersecurity strategy, covering the entire data lifecycle from creation to storage to destruction. It will explain how ECRM must be integrated into business strategy and will provide insights on establishing, implementing, and maturing your cyber program and strategy.
Inflammatory Heart Disease in Patients with Rheumatological Profile
Authors: Natig Gasimova Fidan , Hamid Babayeva Gulustan , Sadig Nur-Mammadova Gulnara , Kamaladdin Babayeva Leman , Ilkana Makhaddin Guliyeva , Niyat Atakishiyeva Vusala , Yashar Mammadov Maghrur , Gunduz Niftiyev Parviz
Published: February 2025

Rheumatic diseases are among the most severe immune-inflammatory diseases and are characterized by a chronic progressive course with damage to many organs and systems of the body, leading to the loss of professional and social skills, disability in working age, and a decrease in the life expectancy of patients. Depending on the leading mechanism of immune activation, they are conventionally divided into two main categories: autoimmune and autoinflammatory. Rheumatic diseases, as a result of chronic systemic inflammation, often lead to damage to the cardiovascular system, which can vary from asymptomatic or mild to severe and life-threatening, being a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in this category of patients. In this case, multispectral damage can be observed: from changes in the myocardium, pericardium, valves, and conduction system, to the development of premature atherosclerosis, and as a consequence, to the occurrence of coronary heart disease at a younger age, and in some cases, the occurrence of vasculitis is possible. In this chapter, the authors presented a broad overview of the main groups of rheumatological diseases and the characteristics of cardiovascular damage in this group of patients. It is always necessary to remember the need for multidisciplinary management of rheumatological patients, given the diversity and high risks of disability and mortality in the presence of cardiovascular lesions.
An Innovative Process Engineering Framework: Pipes and Puddles
Authors: Costas Jose , Pastor Rafael
Published: February 2025

Quality Control is a key requisite in industry, and business standards are expected to follow process-centric and customer-focused principles. These requirements entail very difficult and challenging problems in terms of choreography (connections between processes—the overall process map of the company contains processes, subprocesses, and meta-processes, which involve the challenging task of designing process interconnections) and orchestration (roles of actors, material flow, data flow, decision-making, exception handling, and so forth). The pipes and puddles framework is a new trend in business organization: through a hydraulic schema, each process is built by three pipes: the green pipe handles the intended process function, the red pipe deals with troubleshooting, and the blue pipe provides channels to convey new knowledge to improve the red and green pipes. The blue pipe conveys jidoka (the integration of humans and machines) and yokoten (the transfer of knowledge gained through solving problems, increasingly by using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, etc.). Thus, this framework views the organization as a collection of intelligent agents, both human and artificial, that are continuously learning and improving.
Cannabinoids as Potential Multitargeting Neuroprotectants in Neuropathic Pain: Exploring the Interplay between Cannabinoid System and Autophagy
Authors: Abd Elrahim Abd Elkader Heba-Tallah , El Idrissi Sara , Sellami Sana , Al-Shami Ahmed S.
Published: February 2025

The dysregulation of autophagy plays a significant role in the onset of various pathologies, with emerging evidence indicating its potential involvement in chronic pain conditions. The cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying this pathology have been thoroughly investigated, with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) identified as a crucial factor in the progression of chronic neuropathic pain. This chapter highlights several plant-derived cannabinoids, including cannabidiol, cannabinol, Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which exhibit unique modulatory effects on the ECS. We discuss the roles of cannabinoid receptors, cannabinoid enzymes, and PPARγ as modulators in decreased levels of inflammatory cytokines, as well as a reduction in microglial activation, and inhibit the assembly of NLRP3 inflammasome complex, which potentially provides substantial neuroprotective effects in neuropathic pain. Since the discovery of the endocannabinoid system and the implications of mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy impairment in neuropathic pain, there has been an increasing interest in the therapeutic potential of this system.
Emerging Innovations in the Management of Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: Ramírez-Maldonado Elena , López Gordo Sandra , Jorba Rosa
Published: February 2025

Recent advances in acute pancreatitis (AP) management have revolutionised care, improving outcomes and patient experiences. Early oral refeeding in mild AP accelerates recovery and allows for the safe implementation of outpatient protocols, minimising hospital stays and enhancing quality of life. In severe AP, early enteral nutrition and step-up approaches for managing pancreatic necrosis have become standard, while emerging tools like biomarkers, proteomics, genetics, and radiomics are refining diagnostic precision. Artificial intelligence (AI) has further transformed the field by enabling accurate diagnosis, predicting disease severity, and personalising treatment plans through the analysis of clinical data and imaging. These AI-driven innovations enhance decision-making and optimise patient outcomes. Collectively, these developments, spanning early refeeding, outpatient care, and cutting-edge technologies are shaping a more efficient, personalised, and patient-centred approach to AP management, offering hope for better prognoses and improved quality of care in both mild and severe cases.
Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation: Exploring Filter Cake Potential as a Biowaste Source for Natural Fertilizer in White Button Mushroom Production
Authors: Abdolmaleki Farzaneh , Daneshniya Milad , Hossein Maleki Mohammad
Published: February 2025

Sustainable cultivation can benefit significantly from optimizing biowaste sources like filter cake as natural fertilizers. This study investigates the effects of nine treated substrates (T1–T9) with varying filter cake ratios and salinity percentages on edible mushrooms’ performance metrics and physicochemical traits. Key variables driving variability and productivity were identified using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and correlation analysis. PCA results revealed that base weight and diameter were dominant factors influencing yield, explaining 87.65% of the variance on the F1 axis. Treatments such as T4 showed superior performance in these traits, while specific weight, captured on the F3 axis, distinguished treatments like T7 and T9 for their productivity potential. Chemical composition analysis highlighted a contrast between mineral-dense and moisture-rich treatments; T3 stood out with high levels of dry matter, ash, and sodium, while T2 was notable for its elevated moisture and vitamin content. Correlation analysis further indicated that cap-related traits, including cap weight, pin number, and cap diameter, were the strongest yield determinants, with base traits and specific weight providing additional structural support. This study underscores the value of tailored substrate treatments, with T4, T3, and T9 offering advantages, forming a framework for optimizing productivity and nutritional quality in sustainable mushroom cultivation.
Digital Orthodontic Auxiliaries
Authors: Ahamed Fayyaz , Kanna Apros
Published: February 2025

Recent developments in scanning technology, virtual modeling, and three-dimensional (3D) printing have made every aspect of fabricating a patient-specific appliance possible in an orthodontic setup. The ability to acquire a real-time 3D diagnostic dataset with an intraoral scan or cone-beam tomography (CBCT) is rapidly changing our practice workflow. While the 3D printing is entering our practice with newer generation of printers rendering accurate, affordable and instant prototypes, it’s one of the clearest strengths is customization. This chapter discuss the patient specific 3D printed orthodontic auxiliaries; digital orthodontic auxiliaries printed using various types of 3D printers highlighting the new era in custom fabricated orthodontic appliances. Several aids to biomechanics are described, including Traction attachment for impacted teeth, mini-implant stent, retraction hooks, bite turbos, bondable retainer strip, attachments for clear aligners and buttons for de-rotation. These auxiliaries seem to be more accurate and efficient than previous techniques.
Virtual Interviews Correlate with Home and In-State Match Rates at One Emergency Medicine Program
Authors: Motzkus Christine , Frey Casey , Humbert Aloysius
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Incorporating virtual interviews into residency recruitment may help diversify access to residency programs while reducing the cost involved with travel and lodging. Programs may be more likely to rank students they have met in person at an interview when compared to unknown virtual applicants. Our objective was to characterize home institution, in-state, and in-region match rates to emergency medicine (EM) residency programs for fourth-year medical students. Methods: We used National Residency Matching Program data available to the program director to identify medical school and match location of fourth-year medical students who interviewed at a large EM residency program in the Midwest from 2018–2023. Students’ medical schools and ultimately matched programs were mapped to Electronic Residency Application Service geographic regions; subgroup analyses evaluated allopathic and osteopathic medical students separately. We used chi-square tests to compare proportions of students matching to home, in-state, or in-region programs across years. Results: There were 1,401 applicants with match information available. The percentage of students matching to a home institution remained stable over the course of the study. The percentage of students matching to an in-state institution increased over the ﬁrst two years of virtual interviews rising from 23.2%in the 2020 match to 30.8% in-state matches for the 2022 match. Chi-square tests did not reveal any signiﬁcant differences among groups for all applicants. Allopathic medical students demonstrated a signiﬁcant increase in matches to home institutions. In-region matches stayed relatively stable over the study time frame regardless of subgroup. Conclusion: Virtual interviews changed the landscape of residency interviews. Home institution and in-state matches may be more likely for applicants from allopathic schools who participated in a virtual interview as both programs and applicants are more familiar with each other; however, our study did not ﬁnd convincing evidence of this possibility among all applicants. Additional study is needed to determine ongoing effects of the transition to virtual interviews.
Assessing the Protective Role of Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretomes in Inducing Apoptosis in SKBR3 Breast Carcinoma Cells
Authors: Karimi Samaneh , Ahmadpour Fatemeh , Mohammadi Mohsen
Published: February 2025

Background: Breast carcinoma (BC) is the most prevalent form of cancer in women and is classified into various subtypes based on the expression of ER, PR, and human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) receptors. Human epidermal growth factor 2-positive BC, in particular, presents significant challenges due to its aggressiveness and limited treatment options. Modulating apoptotic pathways is crucial for reducing tumor burden and enhancing treatment efficacy. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of secretomes derived from Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSC secretomes) on the proliferation of the SKBR3 cell line, as well as the subsequent changes in apoptosis-related gene expression after treatment. The research provides new insights into the therapeutic potential of WJ-MSC secretomes for HER2-positive BC. Methods: SKBR3 cells were exposed to WJ-MSC secretomes at doses of 10, 25, and 50 μg/mL for 24 and 48 hours. MTT assays and colony formation assays were used to evaluate cell viability, while annexin V/PI staining and mRNA expression analyses were conducted to assess apoptosis. Results: Treatment with WJ-MSC secretomes led to a significant, concentration- and time-dependent reduction in colony numbers and cell viability in the 25 and 50 μg/mL groups. Early and late apoptotic indices increased significantly in the 25 μg/mL group, with P-values of < 0.01 and < 0.05, respectively. The mRNA expression levels of Caspase-9 (P < 0.001), Caspase-3 (P < 0.05), and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio (P < 0.01) significantly increased in the 25 μg/mL treatment group. Caspase-8 activity was unaffected by WJ-MSC secretomes. Conclusions: Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells secretomes demonstrate potential as an anticancer agent for HER2-positive BC, acting through the intrinsic apoptotic pathway in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. This study is the first to detail the specific effects of WJ-MSC secretomes on HER2-positive SKBR3 cells, suggesting their novel application in targeted breast cancer therapy.
Association of Opium Usage with Blood Pressure and Fasting Blood Sugar Based on Fasa Adults Cohort Study Data
Authors: Deris Kimia , Farjam Mojtaba , Zareei Saeideh , Kazemi Maryam
Published: February 2025

Background: There is a belief that opium consumption has a protective effect on hypertension and diabetes, which are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Objectives: This study aimed to compare blood pressure and blood sugar measurements between opium users and non-users. Methods: This cross-sectional study is based on the Fasa Adults Cohort Study (FACS). Participants from FACS who had no history of diabetes or hypertension with medication were included in this study. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as fasting blood sugar (FBS) were compared between participants who use opium (regularly or ever) and those who do not, across different sociodemographic characteristics such as sex, marital status, employment, smoking, and other variables such as age, BMI, and physical activity. To control for the effect of confounders, a linear regression model was used in SPSS version 22. Results: A total of 7,428 adults participated in this study. The mean age of participants was 46.5 years. Of the participants, 27.05% were opium users. The mean diastolic blood pressure was 73.18 mmHg in non-opium users, while it was 70.95 mmHg in opium users (P = 0.000). The mean systolic blood pressure was 105.20 mmHg in opium users, compared to 107.78 mmHg in non-users (P = 0.000). The mean fasting blood sugar was 86.75 mg/dL in non-opium users and 85.88 mg/dL in opium users (P = 0.019). Lower blood pressure was observed in opium users despite higher fasting blood sugar levels. Conclusions: After controlling for confounders such as age, sex, smoking, BMI, physical activity, and calorie intake, both systolic and diastolic blood pressure were lower in opium users, while fasting blood sugar was higher. Given the numerous side effects of opium, it should not be used arbitrarily. However, these findings could be useful when making clinical decisions for diabetic or hypertensive individuals who are opium users.
CONICAL COVER REINFORCED WITH NETTING RIBS, SPRING CONNECTED TO NON-ALLOY ELASTIC MEDIA A STUDY OF DANCE WITH THE MASS
Authors: MATANAGH H. SH.
Published: February 2025

Conical structures are widely used in various engineering fields. As the engineering devices to which such constructions are applied are special-purpose devices, they can carry different: homogeneous elastic, homogeneous viscoelastic and non-homogeneous environments. On the other hand, in transport devices made of conical covers (containers, ballast tanks), a heavy mass load is used, which is attached to the body of the cover with a plateau inside, to prevent the vibrations and oscillations that occur during movement from reaching the resonance frequency. The presented article is devoted to the study of joint oscillations of a conical cover reinforced with mesh ribs in an inhomogeneous elastic medium with a mass connected to it by a spring.
Duration and Steadfast Objects
Authors: Baxter Donald L. M. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2025

For Descartes, duration is an attribute of everything that takes up time. Things with duration have successive temporal parts. Hume agrees that duration entails succession. However, his skeptical empiricism constrains him from attributing duration to everything that takes up time. To all appearances, some things—steadfast objects—take up time without being successive. Seeing Hume’s idiosyncratic view as a successor to Descartes’s under skeptical empiricist constraints makes Hume’s easier to understand and appreciate.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Prodi Agroindustri terhadap Praktikum dengan Video Demonstrasi pada Mata Kuliah Analisa Pangan
Authors: Ratnawati Hermanto Sarwendah , Syawaldi Syawaldi
Published: February 2025

Pandemi Covid-19 telah membuat banyak perubahan terutama di bidang pendidikan. Pembelajaran yang semula dilakukan secara tatap muka, diharuskan beralih secara daring baik untuk mata kuliah teori maupun praktikum. Persepsi mahasiswa terhadap perkuliahan secara daring dapat membantu mahasiswa dalam meningkatkan pemahaman dan keilmuan pada mata kuliah yang mereka ambil, dalam hal ini adalah mata kuliah analisa pangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa terhadap praktikum dengan video demontrasi pada mata kuliah analisa pangan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan teknik   simple random sampling berjumlah 50 mahasiswa.   Data penelitian diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara mendalam.    Persepsi mahasiswa dapat dilihat dari tiga aspek yaitu proses belajar mengajar, kemampuan dosen serta sarana dan prasarana yang dinilai menggunakan skala likert. Teknik   analisis   data   yang digunakan   dalam   penelitian   ini   adalah analisis   kualitatif   yaitu pengumpulan   data, reduksi   data, penyajian   data, dan   penarikan kesimpulan. Secara keseluruhan persepsi mahasiswa pada semua aspek memiliki rerata 60,92% yang terdiri dari 59,6% aspek kegiatan belajar mengajar, 68,7% aspek kompetensi dosen dan 54,4% aspek sarana dan prasarana, sehingga persepsi mahasiswa terhadap praktikum dengan video demonstrasi pada mata kuliah analisa pangan adalah positif.
Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik dengan Pendekatan Pemecahan Masalah
Authors: Ravi Ahmad , Ses Eka Polonia Betti
Published: February 2025

Problem-solving worksheets are educational resources that serve as a roadmap for instruction that give students methodical steps to hone their analytical, creative, and critical thinking abilities. This student problem-solving worksheet facilitates learning both individually and in groups by helping students comprehend the subject matter and practice skills. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the caliber of students' worksheets using a legitimate and useful technique to fluid material problem-solving. The four stages of a 4D research design—define, design, develop, and disseminate—are used in the process of product development. The study's findings demonstrate that employing a problem-solving strategy to validate students' worksheets produced a score for reliability of 1 with a suitable category. The proportion of responses from students
A new species of Acanthosaura Gray, 1831 (Reptilia: Agamidae) from the Truong Son Mountain Range, Vietnam
Authors: Ngo Hai Ngoc , Le Linh Tu Hoang , Nguyen Tao Thien , Nguyen Tuan Minh , Nguyen Ngan Thi , Phan Tien Quang , Nguyen Truong Quang , Ziegler Thomas , Do Dang Trong
Published: February 2025

We describe a new species of the genus Acanthosaura Gray, 1831 from the Truong Son Mountain Range, southern Vietnam, based on integrative taxonomic analyses. Acanthosaura cuongi sp. nov. differs from its congeners by a combination of the following diagnostic characteristics: size moderate (snout-vent length: 79.4–104.61 mm); the absence of a diastema between the short nuchal and dorsal crest spines; vertebral crests composed of two rows of enlarged, keeled, pointed scales, arranged in a zipper line; various body coloration with light-green, orange-yellow, and light or purple-gray; black eye patch extending posteriorly to the anterior edge of tympanum. Maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) analyses using two mitochondrial genes (COI and Cytb) support the monophyly of Acanthosaura cuongi. Furthermore, the new species differs from the closest lineage consisting of A. coronata Günther, 1861 by having pairwise genetic distances of 11.58–12.11%, and have a maximal intraspecific distance of 0.35%. This is the 21st species of Acanthosaura and the tenth species of the genus reported from Vietnam.
Makna dan Tradisi Prosesi Tujuh Bulanan Ibu Hamil Dalam Kehidupan Sosial Masyarakat Desa Tempapan Kuala, Kecamatan Galing, Kabupaten Sambas
Authors: Etriadi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the meaning and tradition of the seven-month procession for pregnant women in the social life of the people of Tempapan Kuala Village, Galing Sub-district, Sambas Regency. The seven-month procession is part of a traditional ritual that is full of cultural values, religiosity, and social togetherness. This research used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, where data was collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. The results showed that the seven-month procession not only serves as a form of prayer and hope for the safety of the mother and fetus, but also strengthens social solidarity among community members. This tradition reflects a combination of Islamic values and local customs, which are implemented through various symbols and rituals, such as giving offerings, reciting prayers, and mutual cooperation in its implementation. In addition, the procession also serves as an informal educational tool for the younger generation on the importance of maintaining traditions and strengthening social relations. However, there are challenges in maintaining this tradition in the midst of modernization and social change. The findings contribute to understanding the role of local traditions in shaping cultural identity and strengthening social cohesion in rural communities. This study recommends the need for tradition preservation efforts through collaboration between traditional leaders, religious leaders, and the local government.
Peran Komunikasi Pembangunan dalam Pembangunan Infrastruktur di Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan
Authors: Hado Hado , Sjachrawy La Ode Muhammad Ichwan , Taziruddin Taziruddin , Mahdar Mahdar , Kasim Syaifudin Suhri
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the implementation of development communication in village infrastructure development by the Lamongupa Village Government, Wawonii Tengah District, Konawe Kepulauan Regency. The main focus of this research is to understand how development communication is used to enhance community participation and support sustainable village development. The research method employed is a case study with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis conducted from November 2024 to January 2025. The analysis was carried out based on the concept of development communication, particularly the aspects of the right to communicate, democratization of communication, and the traditional knowledge system. The findings indicate that the Lamongupa Village Government has effectively implemented development communication in infrastructure development. The village government has provided opportunities for the community to participate in the planning and monitoring of development projects, including the improvement of a 580-meter village road, which has positively impacted accessibility and the local economy. Additionally, integrating cultural values and traditions into development communication has enhanced community acceptance of development policies. This study concludes that the application of inclusive development communication, grounded in local wisdom, can improve the effectiveness of infrastructure development and stimulate village economic growth. These findings highlight the importance of participatory communication in fostering sustainable village development.
Calidad del cuidado de enfermería en la unidad de cuidados intensivos durante la COVID-19: estudio cualitativo
Authors: Garcia Uribe John Camilo , Vallejo Susana , Cardenas Jaramillo Yuliana
Published: February 2025

Objetivo. Comprender las vivencias de un grupo de profesionales de enfermería tuvo sobre la calidad de la atención en salud en la unidad de cuidados intensivos de adultos (UCI) durante la pandemia por la COVID-19, entre los años 2020 y 2021. Metodología. Estudio cualitativo desarrollado en la UCI de una institución prestadora de salud (IPS) de alta complejidad en la ciudad Medellín (Colombia). Se realizaron entrevistas en profundidad a 9 profesionales de enfermería. El análisis se realizó en paralelo con la recolección de la información a lo largo de toda la investigación usando herramientas analíticas de teoría fundamenta con el apoyo del software de investigación de datos cualitativos Atlas.ti. Resultados. Las vivencias de los profesionales de enfermería de este estudio se enmarcaron en las condiciones laborales difíciles, encuentro con la muerte, sobrecarga laboral, disminución de la calidad del cuidado, aumento de los eventos adversos, y tensiones entre emociones positivas y negativas. Conclusión. La pandemia fue un suceso emocional complejo, con tensiones entre valores y emociones, esto suscitado por condiciones laborales precarias, la creciente morbimortalidad, la sensación de que en ocasiones el esfuerzo no era reconocido, la angustia moral al sentir que no se podía actuar conforme a los propios principios y a la imperiosa decisión de tener que elegir qué pacientes salvar y cuidar, lo cual impactó negativamente en la calidad del cuidado.
 
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Objective. To understand the experiences of a group of nursing professionals regarding the quality of health care in the intensive care unit (ICU) during the COVID-19 pandemic, between 2020 and 2021. Methodology. Qualitative study developed in the adult ICU of a high complexity health care institution (IPS) in the city of Medellin (Colombia). In-depth interviews were conducted with 9 nursing professionals. The analysis was carried out in parallel with the collection of information throughout the research using grounded theory analytical tools with the support of Atlas.ti qualitative data research software. Results. The experiences and meanings of the nursing professionals in this study were framed by difficult working conditions, encounter with death, work overload, decrease in the quality of care, increase in adverse events, and tensions between positive and negative emotions. Conclusion. The pandemic was a complex emotional event, with tensions between values and emotions, caused by precarious working conditions, increasing morbimortality, the feeling that sometimes the effort was not recognized, the moral anguish of feeling that one could not act according to one's own principles and the imperious decision of having to choose which patients to save and care for, which had a negative impact on the quality of care.
MANIFESTO, RHETORIC, AND ELECTION IN GHANA, 2008-2024
Authors: Abass Usman
Published: February 2025

This study looks at the effectiveness of manifestos in the Ghanaian political climate. The policies of successive governments have failed in developing the country and its people because of partisanship, and manifesto-based politicking. Party manifestos are drafted with fancy words towards winning elections and discarded afterwards. This has a detrimental effect on the common person in the form of poor healthcare provision, social inclusion, poverty, unemployment, the emergence of schools of shame (schools without classroom buildings and having lessons under trees), development, etc. This study was carried out through a meticulous assessment of the manifestos of the two leading political parties in Ghana, the NDC and NPP, between 2008 and 2024. The parties make nearly similar promises to the electorate, and they include, inter alia, areas such as governance, infrastructure, poverty reduction strategies, security, economy, and education. Yet, instead of completing projects that are already in motion to meet the needs of the people, they start new projects only to cast them aside when power changes hands. Also, a questionnaire was administered to test how manifestos beguile citizens to consistently go to the polls to vote during elections. The study put forward that by adopting a national development policy outlook, the perils of the ever-perdurable manifesto-based politics, regarding underdevelopment and political insecurities, would be overcome towards socioeconomic continuity and human development. The paper uses qualitative structured interviews, secondary sources, and manifestos through the lenses of CDA and (political) rhetorics to study the role of manifestos in Ghanaian politics.
The Influence of Pricing, Cancellation Policy, Location and Facilities on The Performance of 3-Star Hotels in Indonesia
Authors: Satrya Wahyu Fadli , Lahindah Laura
Published: February 2025

This study aims to show the factors that influence the performance of 3-star hotels in Indonesia. This study uses a quantitative approach to analyze the influence of pricing, cancellation policies, location, and facilities on hotel performance. Data are generated from booking.com, which is the largest online travel application in the world. In addition, interviews with informants were also conducted to enrich the discussion of this study. Statistical analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS. The results of the statistical analysis show that price and facilities have a significant influence on the performance of 3-star hotels in Indonesia, with t-values of 6,387 and 5,679 (p-value <0.05). On the other hand, cancellation policies and location do not show a significant influence on hotel performance with t values of 1,655 and 1,348 (p-value> 0.05).
The Impact of Land Use Changes on The Service Life of Wlingi Reservoir
Authors: Rarasati Indang Dewi , Suripin Suripin , Wulandari Dyah Ari , Taruna Dwiva Anbiya
Published: February 2025

One of the factors that can affect changes in the capacity of a reservoir is the amount of sedimentation that settles at the bottom of the reservoir. Several reservoirs in Indonesia have experienced shallowing due to sedimentation. The increase in sedimentation rate is caused by high land erosion. Land erosion comes from changes in land use in a River Basin Area. The benefits of the Wlingi Reservoir are as a flood controller of 2.37 m3/s, irrigation supply of 13,600 hectares, as a power plant that can drive the turbine of a PLTA unit with a power of 2 x 27 MW. In this study, land use data comes from ESRI satellite imagery, which differs from previous studies. This study aimed to obtain sediment yield from land use changes in the Brantas Hulu Watershed with Wlingi Reservoir outlet point from 2018 to 2023 and to predict remaining service life of the reservoir. The method used to calculate the erosion rate is USLE, which uses GIS (Geographic Information System) software. The results showed that undisturbed forests dominated land use, and land use changes for 6 years were volatile. The average sediment rate for 6 (six) years was 0.011 mm/year. The predicted service life is that Wlingi Reservoir can only serve for 91 years. These findings highlight the urgency of implementing effective sediment management strategies. Without intervention, sedimentation will reduce the reservoir's capacity to support irrigation and hydropower, impacting regional water management and food security and limiting flood mitigation capabilities in East Java.
Analysis of Factors Influencing The Increase in Caesarean Section Delivery Choices at Permata Hati Hospital In Kisaran in 2024
Authors: Astari Nur , Ginting Chrismis Novalinda , Napiah Ali
Published: February 2025

Every woman wants her birth process to run smoothly and normally. The birth process can be normal (normal parturition), but there are also birth processes that have problems so that an operation called a caesarean section is required. In the past and to this day, sectio caerasea is a scary procedure. But currently the number of cesarean sections is increasing and there are even pregnant women who want to give birth by surgery. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the increase in the choice of caesarean section delivery at Permata Hati Kisaran Hospital in 2024. Quantitative type of research and cross-sectional design. The sample for this study was 83 women giving birth at Permata Hati Kisaran Hospital using the chi square test and multiple logistic regression analysis. The results of this study show that the most dominant variable is complications during pregnancy (p= 0.00; Exp(B)=31.3). It is recommended that women giving birth with pregnancy complications for both mother and baby should decide on caesarean section because caesarean section be a decision taken immediately due to an emergency situation. So that pregnant women can avoid complications during pregnancy and childbirth later and it is recommended that midwifery staff carry out more precise anamnesis and examinations of pregnant women because this will have an impact on the type of delivery.
Optimization of Stock Investment Strategy with The Fibonacci Retracement Method to Determine Take Profit and Stop Loss
Authors: Saputri Ananda , Haanurat Ifayani , Jaya Asri
Published: February 2025

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of Fibonacci retracement in establishing take profit and stop loss levels for stocks within the LQ45 Index. The study utilizes a quantitative approach with a descriptive method, analyzing daily stock price data from January 2021 to December 30, 2021, through the Fibonacci retracement indicator. The research sample comprises 10 companies listed in the LQ45 Index, selected based on specific criteria. The results demonstrate that Fibonacci retracement is effective in pinpointing significant levels for determining take profit and stop loss, achieving an effectiveness rate of 74%. Fibonacci levels such as 38.2% and 61.8% have proven to be crucial references in establishing take profit and stop loss positions. These findings endorse the use of Fibonacci retracement as a technical analysis tool capable of maximizing profit potential while minimizing losses, particularly in markets experiencing an uptrend or downtrend.
Understanding Determinants of Domestic Tourism Intentions During The Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Penatih Ketut Wahyu Kusumadewa , Khoirunurrofik Khoirunurrofik
Published: February 2025

This research is based on Azjen's theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and analyzes travel intention as the dependent variable and then pandemic fatigue, health risks, media communication and government policies as independent variables. Data collection was carried out online with a total of 206 respondents (N-206) and then analyzed using the Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) approach and conducted interviews to deepen the results. The results of data analysis show that the factors that influence travel intentions are Pandemic Fatigue, Media Communication and Government Policy, while health risks do not affect travel intentions. Thus, the government can implement health control policies to reduce severity, such as vaccination and implementation of health protocols, improving the quality of service in tourist areas as well as increasing tourism branding and promotion in increasing travel intentions.