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The Politics of Pakistan's COVID-19 Response: A State-in-Society Approach
Authors: Qureshi Ayaz
Published: November 2022

This paper takes a "state-in society" approach to understand the evolution of Pakistan's COVID-19 response, which was laid claim to and contested by multiple agencies within and adjacent to the state, and by multiple levels of government. The capacity of the health system of Pakistan
was already overstretched by the needs of its population but in recent years it has been hamstrung by ongoing protests by the medical community concerning the privatisation of public sector hospitals, to which were added protests over the lack of PPE in the public sector. These resulted in
frequent closures of out-patient departments at major hospitals. When the government announced a relief package to mitigate effects of COVID, traders and big businesses lobbied the government to obtain the lion's share in the form of concessions such as loan deferments and tax refunds. The
unconditional cash grants programme was hyped about by the government but the cash for the poor could not be disbursed effectively due to the absence of local governments at the grass-root level. As an appropriate response to the pandemic, especially in relation to the lockdown policies, was
contested and negotiated among multiple actors in the Pakistani state and society, the Pakistan military emerged as a dominant force in this "field of power". In this paper, I present an account of Pakistan's response to COVID-19 as it evolved in 2020 and discuss the implications of this response
for democratic culture in Pakistan.
Between Surveillance and Freedom: Techno-Politics in South Korea during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kang Jaeho
Published: November 2022

The South Korean response to the COVID-19 pandemic was mainly characterized—whether positively or negatively—as the efficient implementation of surveillance supported by the extensive deployment of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Yet, the fact that the
South Korean management of the pandemic was also maintained by citizens' voluntary participation in stringent quarantine policies has received little critical attention. Through the lens of techno-politics, this essay examines the distinctive interplay of digital monitoring systems and civic
engagement in South Korea during the pandemic, with particular reference to data surveillance, horizontal collectivism, and a networked multitude. In capturing the essential features of South Korean pandemic politics as reflecting key components of techno-populism, this essay draws out some
social theoretical implications of reconsidering the increasingly close relationship between technology and democracy in the pandemic period.
Analysis of the influence of the tectonic factor on the placement of oil and gas deposits of Fergana depression
Authors:   Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Umurzakov R. A. , Rabbimkulov S. A. ,   Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: November 2022

The article presents the results of studying the relationship between the distribution of oil and gas fields with tectonic factors. It is shown that the quantitative distribution of hydrocarbon deposits depends on the type of neotectonic elements: the maximum falls on stepped zones (31%) and monoclines (22%). In fault zones - 10-15%, in anticlinal zones, uplifts and depressions - 5-7% of the total number of deposits. Based on the analysis of variance, it was found that the strength of the influence of the amplitude of neotectonic movements on the formation of effective volumes of oil, oil and gas and gas deposits is about 40-50% of the total amount of influencing factors. Two independent intervals of the amplitudes of the neotectonic movements, which differ in the nature of the dependence, are noted. Keywords: neotectonics; deposits; oil and gas; quantitative analysis; analysis of variance; influence; distribution; effective volume.
A modeling of the inertia properties of a drill string section as a continual bent rotating rod
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Tachnical Univercity of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Chudyk I. , Velychkovych A. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Tachnical Univercity of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Grydzhuk Ja. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Tachnical Univercity of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Published: November 2022

The article considers the problem of determining the moment of inertia of the bent rotating section of the drill string. The tasks of such a plan are of paramount importance for the dynamic analysis of drill strings in rotary and rotaryturbine drilling methods. Presented are the exact and approximate analytical dependences for determining the moment of inertia of the bent section of the drill string, depending on the geometric parameters of its deflection. Given the scientific and practical interest in the use of pipes made of non-traditional materials, the moments of inertia for bent sections of steel, titanium, aluminum and fiberglass drill pipes are calculated. The nature of the change in the moment of inertia of sections of drill pipes of different diameters depending on the length of the half-wave and the magnitude of the maximum deflection is established. Keywords: drill string; rod; moment of inertia; deflection boom; deflection half-wave length.
Deep diversion strategy of the displacement front during oil reservoirs watering
Authors:   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Suleimanov B. A. , Rzayeva S. J. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Akberova A. F. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Akhmedova U. T. ,   SOCAR Downstream Management LLC, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: November 2022

The goal of this research is to develop formulations for blocking highly permeable zones using cheap, traditional reagents and materials, and to determine the dependence of the position of the blocking screen on the degree of watering of the oil formation in order to maximize the efficiency of oil displacement. Using readily available chemical reagents and biosystems, technology for generating a stable foam system with adjustable rheological properties and providing deep alignment of the displacement front has been developed. In the study, the required penetration depth of the proposed foam system to achieve the maximum effect at different water cuttings was determined; moreover, the effect of pressure on the stability of the foam system generated as a result of decomposition of the biosystem was studied, and the significant effect of gas saturation on the rheology of the foam system was confirmed. It was further established that with a high water-cut (more than 90%), isolation was most effective in the production wells. At a 50% water cut, the deep diversion of the injected fluid gave promising results, however, the best results were achieved using isolation near the discharge line immediately after the water breakthrough in the production wells. Keywords: foam system; gas generation; stability; multiplicity; dspersion; rheology; reservoir model; displacement ratio; water cut; penetration depth.
Formulasi Krim Tabir Surya Dan Penentuan Nilai SPF Ekstrak Etanol Daun Binahong (Anredera cardifolia (Tenore) Steenis)
Authors: Septyowardani Dewi Tri , Parmadi Anom
Published: November 2022

Binahong leaf was a natural ingredient that can be used as medicine. Binahong leaves contain phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenoids, steroids and alkaloids. The flavonoid compounds in binahong leaves have the potential as a sunscreen. This study aims to determine the SPF value and the cream formulation of binahong leaf ethanol extract as sunscreen. This study aims to determine the SPF value and the cream formulation of binahong leaf ethanol extract as sunscreen. This research was a type of experimental research by using the SPF value test of the binahong leaf extract as a sunscreen. This research was conducted by extracting the binahong leaves with the remaceration method using 96% ethanol. The extract was tested for the SPF value by the UV-Vis spectrophotometric method at a concentration of 500 ppm, 600 ppm, 700 ppm, 800 ppm, and 900 ppm and was formulated in the form of a cream dosage and an evaluation test was carried out. The results of the evaluation test preparation were statistically analyzed by the ANOVA test. The results of the determination of the SPF value at a concentration of 500 ppm, 600 ppm, 700 ppm, 800 ppm, and 900 ppm were 9.70 ± 0.23, respectively; 15.32 ± 0.23; 20.32 ± 0.53; 29.97 ± 0.32; 51.99 ± 1.06. Binahong leaf ethanol extract at a concentration of 900 ppm has an SPF value of 51.99 ± 1.06 based on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). potential as a sunscreen. Binahong leaf ethanol extract has SPF value and can be formulated in sunscreen cream dosage form.
Gambaran Pengobatan Pasien Suspek Covid-19 Rawat Inap RS Brayat Minulya Surakarta Periode Maret - Oktober 2020
Authors: Putri Widya Adi , Anggraini Truly Dian
Published: November 2022

Treatment therapy for suspected COVID-19 is an important factor in the recovery of patients with suspected COVID-19. This study aims to determine the characteristics and description of the treatment of patients with suspected COVID-19. This research is a non-experimental research which was conducted retrospectively and analyzed descriptively. The sampling technique was saturated sampling on 55 patients with suspected COVID-19 in inpatient isolation at Brayat Minulya Hospital for the period March-October 2020. The results showed that most of the patients with suspected COVID-19 more dominated by female patients as many as 31 patients (56.36%), in the age group> 65 years as many as 15 patients (27.27%), with the most frequent diagnosis of moderate symptoms as many as 43 patients (78%), with comorbidities dyspepsia. as many as 5 patients (11.90%). Treatment features mostly used the 10.22% Levofloxacin antibiotic group, 6.98% vitamin C group, 1% Oseltamivir antiviral group, 2.74% multivitamin Neurobion, 0.50% zinc supplement, and the symptomatic drug Paracetamol 8.47. %, Omeprasole 6.48%, Ondancentron 4.98%, Ambroxol 4.98%, Methylprednisolone 1.50%, Trifed and Rhinos SR 0.25%, Combivent respule 0.50%, Enoxaparin 1%, Colcichin 0.25 %, Ketorolac 0.25%, comorbid drugs such as Novorapid 1.99%, Amlodipine 1.50%, Isosorbid dinitrate 0.75%, Renxamin 0.50%, Aminoral 0.50%, Haessteril 0.25%, and citicholin 0.25%.
Gambaran Tatalaksana Terapi Pada Pasien COVID-19 Terkonfirmasi di Rumah Sakit X Kota Surakarta Periode Maret â€“ Desember 2020
Authors: Pepitasari Bahtera Dyan , Anggraini Truly Dian
Published: November 2022

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads very fast and has been declared as a global pandemic since March 11, 2020. Specific therapy for COVID-19 has not been found, the drug used is still in the status of a test drug. This research aims to determine patient characteristics and description of drug use in COVID-19 therapy. This research was conducted in the medical record unit X hospital retrospectively with a purposive sampling technique. The instrument of this research was the patient's medical record data. Patients treated in isolation wards for the period March - December 2020 were 52% male and 42% female, the age group suffering from the most COVID-19 was late adulthood (34-45 years), with 30 cases (30%). Of the total 100 patients 4% of them were asymptomatic cases and 94% were cases with symptoms (symptomatic), among them 13,54% were mild-grade cases, 70,83% were moderate-grade cases, 5,21% were severe-grade cases and 10,42% cases with critical degree. As many as 52% of COVID-19 patients had comorbids with the most comorbids being Diabetes Mellitus (DM) 28,85%, hypertension 21,14%, heart disease 15,39%. the main drugs used in the handling of COVID-19 consisted of 30,72% antibiotic class drugs, 15,97% antiviral, 3,92% emergency antiviral, 49,39% supplements. From the analysis of drugs in the therapy of COVID-19, it was found that several drugs did not meet the exact dosage criteria, namely 10,31%.
Pemberian Infused Water Mentimun dan Labu Kuning Kukus pada Lansia Hipertensi dengan Gangguan Pola Tidur di Kelurahan Bulu
Authors: Mardhiyah Anisawati , Yuliyanti - Politeknik Kesehatan Bhakti Mulia Tutik
Published: November 2022

Hypertension is an increase in systolic blood pressure more than 140 mmHg and diastolic more than 90 mmHg. One of the problems that occur due to hypertension is disturbed sleep patterns with interuption in the amount of time and quality of sleep. Non-pharmacological measures to treat sleep disturbances are the adminitration of infused water with cucumber and steamed pumpkin. The purpose of this study was to describe the nursing management of giving cucumber infused water and steamed pumpkin to hypertension elderly with sleep disorders. The research design was qualitative with a case study approach. The technique of taking research subjects is nonprobability sampling with a purposive sampling approach. The results of the study obtained data on sleep patterns disorder using an insomnia rating scale, the subjects could not sleep, rarely took a nap, when sleeping at night woke up 1-3 times. Results Vital signs 140/90 mmHg-150/90 mmHg, N: 84-92 x / min, insomnia scale 16-18 (moderate insomnia). Nursing diagnosis is a disturbance in sleep patterns associated with changing sleep needs: changing ages and hypertension. Nursing planning by providing food and drinks that speed up sleep (cucumber infused water and steamed pumpkin). Researchers performed nursing actions for 5 days with 5 visits. The evaluation found the subject said sleep was not disturbed, feeling more refreshed after waking up. Conclusion: cucumber infusion water and steamed pumpkin can overcomeg sleep pattern disorders in hypertensive elderly.
Penatalaksanaan Pemberian Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Untuk Mengurangi Miliaria Pada Anak
Authors: Katmono Andang Yuli , Ningsih - Politeknik Kesehatan Bhakti Mulia Surati
Published: November 2022

One of the important skin care for babies was skin care. Based on the anatomy and physiology of the skin, the skin in babies was relatively thin, smooth, the pH of the skin wasa more acidic, and the inner layer has relatively higher humidity so that the baby's skin was prone to irritation. One of the alternative treatments for miliaria is the provision of VCO. The purpose of this study was to describe the provision of virgin coconut oil to reduce miliaria in children. The research design used a case study research approach. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. The results showed that the assessment data of children had reddish spots and small lesions on the skin of the head and neck. Nursing diagnoses of impaired skin integrity were associated with metabolic disorders. The action was carried out by giving a spread of virgin coconut oil. From the action of applying virgin coconut oil, different results were obtained for healing prickly heat. Of the 5 subjects, 3 (60%) recovered in less than 5 days and 2 (40%) recovered in more than 5 days. The conclusion was VCO could reduce miliaria in children.
Formulasi dan Uji Evaluasi Sediaan Sirup Ekstrak Etanol Daun Salam (Syzygium polyanthum)
Authors: Pratiwi Nindia Ayu , Endrawati Susi
Published: November 2022

Bay leaves are one of the traditional plants that can be used as medicine. Bay leaves have chemical contents, including essential oils, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. These flavonoid compounds can reduce uric acid levels in the blood. This study aims to formulate the ethanol extract of bay leaves in syrup preparation and to determine whether the syrup meets the evaluation test. This type of research is an experimental study by evaluating the syrup preparations in formulas 1, 2 and 3 that have been made. The tests carried out included: organoleptic test, pH test, homogeneity test, specific gravity test, viscosity test, and volume removed test. The results can be analyzed statistically using the One Way Anova SPSS 22.0 test for windows. The organoleptic results of the syrup formulation of the ethanol extract of bay leaves are liquid, brownish green in color, smell of orange essence, sweet taste, have a pH 7 and homogenity. The specific gravity of formulas 1, 2, and 3, respectively, is 1.2011 g / ml; 1.2056 g / ml; 1.2064 g / ml. The viscosities of formulas 1, 2, and 3 are 1.86494 cps, respectively; 1.87008 cps; 1,87063 cps. ANOVA test shows a significance value (<0.001) <(0.05) so that there are differences in specific gravity and viscosity between formulas. The ethanol extract of bay leaves can be formulated into syrup preparations and based on the results of evaluation tests including organoleptic, pH, homogeneity, specific gravity, viscosity, and volume removed from the three formulations meet the requirements for the evaluation test for syrup preparations.
Manajemen Nyeri : Senam Dysmenorrhea Dan Abdominal Stretching Dengan Masalah Keperawatan Nyeri Akut Pada Remaja Menstruasi Di Desa Telukan
Authors: Saichfa Arfilanuri Aulia , Rahayuningsih Tutik
Published: November 2022

Menstruation is periodic vaginal bleeding due to the detachment of the uterine endometrial lining. Based on a preliminary study conducted, 16 of 22 adolescent girls in Telukan village with an age range of 13-20 years experienced moderate to severe menstrual pain. Dysmenorrhea can be overcome with dysmenorrhea exercise and abdominal stretching. The purpose of the study: to describe the management of dysmenorrhea and abdominal stretching exercises with menstrual pain in adolescent girls. The research design is a qualitative research, using a case study with a nursing process approach. The population of this research is adolescent girls who are menstruating in Telukan Village. The sampling technique is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling approach. Inclusion criteria: adolescent girls aged 13-20 years, menstruating, experiencing menstrual pain on a scale of 4-6, never bleeding between menstruation after getting regular menstrual cycles. The results of the assessment of menstrual pain; holding pain, closing eyes while grimacing, holding stomach, duration of menstrual pain is approximately 15-20 minutes. Blood pressure were 110/70-120/80 mmHg, RR: 19-21 breaths per minute, N: 78-93 times per minute, S: 36.6-36.8Â°C. The nursing diagnosis is acute pain related to biological injury agents (menstruation). Nursing actions for dysmenorrhea and abdominal stretching were carried out for 3 times. General evaluation of dysmenorrhea and abdominal stretching exercises can reduce pain levels from a scale of 5-6 to 2-3. The results of the research on dysmenorrhea and abdominal stretching can reduce the scale of menstrual pain.
Penatalaksanaan Pemberian Rebusan Daun Alpukat Dan Kompres Hangat Dengan Masalah Nyeri Akut Pada Lansia Dengan Hipertensi Di Kelurahan Sukoharjo
Authors: Fathinah Roidah Zulfa , Dermawan Deden
Published: November 2022

Hypertension is a condition where systolic blood pressure is more than 120 mmHg and diastolic is more than 80 mmHg. Actions for hypertensive patients by giving avocado leaf decoction as traditional medicine and warm compresses are to provide a warm feeling of the body by using liquids or tools that cause warmth to the parts of the body that need it. The purpose of the study: to describe the administration of boiled avocado leaves and warm compresses with acute pain problems in the elderly with hypertension. Research The research design is a qualitative research, with a case study (Study Case Research) approach to the nursing process. The population is elderly hypertension in Sukoharjo Village. The sampling technique is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling approach. Inclusion criteria were age 60 years, blood pressure 140/90 - 160/100 mmHg, pain scale 4-6, body endures pain, protective and caring behavior, focuses on self. The results of the study, pain in the neck, neck, and back of the head, complaints such as dizziness, whiny, drowsy, dizzy eyes, and body feels unwell, pain scale 5-6. Physical examination: attitude to bear pain, holding the area of pain, restlessness and anxiety, blood pressure 120-139/80-90 mmHg, RR: 18-20x/minute, N: 60-100x/minute, S: 36-36.7oC. Nursing actions: giving avocado leaf decoction and warm compresses, 6 meetings within 2 weeks. Response: reduced pain, 0-1 scale, relaxed and not restless, TTV within normal limits. Giving avocado leaf decoction and warm compresses is effective to overcome acute pain problems in elderly people with hypertension.
Pengaruh Pelayanan Kefarmasian Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien Di Apotek Berkah Santosa Klaten
Authors: Wardani Beti Kurnia , Wahyuningsih Sri Saptuti
Published: November 2022

Pharmacy is pharmaceutical service places where pharmacist practicing pharmacy by pharmacists and distributing pharmaceutical preparations to the public. One of the indicators used to evaluate the quality of service at the pharmacy is to measure the level of patient satisfaction. This study aims to determine the effect of pharmaceutical services on patient satisfaction at the Apotek Berkah Santosa, Klaten Regency which was associated with service quality which includes reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, and tangible. This research was a non-experimental research which was conducted with the sampling technique using a questionnaire instrument using a Likert scale. Data were analyzed by normality test, linearity test, and simple linear regression test with the number of 97 respondents. The results showed that pharmaceutical services had a significant effect on patient satisfaction with a significant 0.000 <0.05.
Implementación de biodigestores tubulares anaeróbico, como herramienta de auto sustentabilidad para la producción de biogás y biol en el cantón Guaranda, provincia Bolívar, Ecuador
Authors: Verdezoto del Salto Luis , Verdezoto Mendoza Franz , Navas Rea Adrián , Rodríguez Cepeda Enma
Published: November 2022

El diseño propuesto en base a la cantidad de residuo disponible generó el tratamiento de 12.5 Kg estiércol/día, ganado vacuno, presenta una humedad de 86.05 %, una relación C/N de 20.3 que se encuentran dentro de los parámetros ideales para la biodigestión anaeróbica, para utilizar la materia prima en un biodigestor tubular, se requirió diluir al 10 %  con un volumen de agua de 0.46 /día, el volumen total del biodigestor para tratar la materia prima en las condiciones climáticas del lugar de instalación es de 35.4 , volumen que se reparte en tres biodigestores de 17.68 con lo cual las  dimensiones del biodigestor tiene un  ancho de rollo de 2 metros y longitud de 9.3 metros, construido con material de bajo costo y demuestra ser manejable. Se ha producido biogás de una calidad mínima del 58 % y máxima del 70.07 % de CH4, con trazas de H2S que no sobrepasan los 40 ppm. Los nutrientes presentes en el biol, nitrógeno mineral en forma de NH4+, sobrepasa los 43 ppm, fósforo sobre los 14 ppm y potasio sobre los 100 ppm.
Changes in Novice Teachers' Identity Construction: A Case Study of Two Novice Teachers in Central China
Authors:   China Three Gorges University, Cao xingyuan , Liu Lingling ,   China Three Gorges University, Li Rong ,   China Three Gorges University
Published: November 2022

This paper conducts a case study of two pre-service English teachers majoring in Master of English Education. By analyzing their self-reflection journals and interviews during the internship process, this paper reveals how pre-service teachers construct their professional identity during the teaching internship process. Based on it, this paper further discusses the main factors that affect the construction of their professional identity. The analysis found that the two novice teachers experienced four different stages during their internship. Besides, internal factors such as cognitive ability, professional ethic, interpersonal communication, self-evaluation, career development motivation, and external factors such as work environment and teaching guidance have positively affected their identity construction.
Exploring New Approach to Ideological and Political Education in Postgraduate Courses: A Case Study of Stylistics in Foreign Language and Literature
Authors:   China Three Gorges University, Wan Yixue , Liu Lingling ,   China Three Gorges University
Published: November 2022

Present literature on Ideological and Political Education at the tertiary level focused more on elaborating on its significance rather than its teaching practice. In teaching practice, problems and difficulties exist in designing teaching content, teaching methods, and evaluation systems. This paper took Stylistics, a professional course for postgraduates majoring in Foreign Languages and Literature, as an example to explore the new approach to Ideological and Political Education in professional courses in Higher Education. The characteristics and importance of stylistics were discussed, and the significance of IPE in stylistics was interpreted. Besides, this paper proposed a teaching model with precise contents, effective methods, and an evaluation system, with the hope of providing a beneficial reference for the construction of IPE in courses for professional courses of postgraduate students.
Adult Children as Caregivers: Preliminary Study on the Experiences and Coping Strategies of Adult Children as Primary Caregivers of Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease in Malaysia
Authors: Hasmi Nizarl Khairun Nisya Binti Ali , Joe Ong Shi , Kin Teoh Gaik , Khalaf Zahra Fazli
Published: November 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is an irreversible brain disorder that affects thinking, memory, reasoning, and daily functioning. According to World Health Organization (2020), there are approximately 50 million people diagnosed with AD, and nearly 60% of them are living in low- and middle-income countries. In Malaysia, the prevalence of dementia is 8.5% among older adults aged 60 and above. Listed as one of the leading causes of death in 2020, curbing AD is not only a burden to the public health system but also brings perpetual stress to the family members who often undertake the primary caregiving role. The research has indicated that adult children as AD patients' primary caregivers (adult-child caregivers) experience higher psychological burdens than other caregiver groups. This qualitative study intended to explore the experiences and coping strategies of adult children as the primary caregivers of AD patients in Malaysia. The recruitment was conducted with the assistance of the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia, whereby eight participants took part in the in-depth interviews. Both face-to-face and telephone interviews were conducted to facilitate the full engagement of the participants in the research. Thematic analysis technique was used to analyze the data. The results showed that, at the personal level, adult children constantly felt emotional burnout, as they were overwhelmed by not knowing how to manage the stress they experienced. The findings reflected that caregiving for parents with AD involves a process that was depicted as the discovery of behavior changes, having difficulties accepting the diagnosis, making an adjustment to the role of a caregiver, and finally accepting their function and the reality of the disease. Recommendations for interventions and further research have been discussed.
Scanning Electron Microscopic Observation of Endosperm Chalkiness Traits of OsAAP1 Mutant in Rice Gains
Authors: Peng Bo , Xue Zi-Yi , Qiu Jing , Peng Juan , Zhang Qing-Xi , Sun Xiao-Yu , Song Xiao-Hua , Xu Xiang-Jin , Sun Yan-Fang , Pang Rui-hua , Zhou Wei , Qi Yu-Liang , Wang Quan-Xiu
Published: November 2022

In order to investigate the effect of OsAAP1 gene mutation on chalkiness traits of rice endosperm and the microstructure of starch granules in endosperm, we used rice OsAAP1 mutants as experimental materials, with the help of ordinary optical microscopes and scanning electron microscopes, the morphological structure and arrangement of chalkiness traits and starch granules in the endosperm of Zhonghua 11 rice were observed in rice OsAAP1 mutants and controls. The results showed that the chalkiness rate, chalkiness area and chalkiness degree in rice endosperm of the OsAAP1 mutants were significantly increased, and the morphological structure, arrangement and development of chalkiness traits and starch granules were closely related. Compared with the control Zhonghua 11, there were also significant differences in the shape, structure and arrangement of starch granules between chalky rice and non-chalky rice. However, there was no significant difference between the starch granules in the transparent part of chalky rice and non-chalky rice, and the starch granules in the areas with low chalkiness degree developed well. Thus, the OsAAP1 mutation of rice could significantly increase the chalkiness traits of rice endosperm, and have an important impact on the morphology, structure and development of starch granules in its endosperm.
Climate Change, Fertility and Sahelian Demographics
Authors: Organ Jake , Dixon David , Villa Kira
Published: November 2022

Climate change, especially in Africa’s central Sahel region, is occurring in the context of exponential population rise with countries like Chad and Niger still in the “early expanding phase” of demographic growth. While many experts predict a mid-century climate and demographic ‘mega crisis’ for the region; our paper looks at the effect of the rising temperature, through the medium of increased temperature and precipitation variability upon fertility and hence demographic trends as we advance into the 21st century. The paper uses climate data and DHS (Demographic and Health Survey) data from Chad, which has demonstrated significant warming since the late 1960’s. We create a weather shock variable that is defined as a t>2 departure from the post-1960 mean of temperature and precipitation by month, year, and GIS location. We regress the following years’ human fertility outcomes by month and GIS location upon these shocks when occurring in the growing months of June, July, and August. We find that the effect is highly negatively significant with a one-year lag. Then we go on to look for the mechanism behind this significance; the literature suggesting that climate effects fertility through biological or food security related channels. We then regress the male/female sex ratio on the same weather shocks to see if there is a rise in miscarriages among male fetuses due to either the direct effect of heat or as an effect of increased female malnutrition. By running both these models with weather shocks from Chad’s dry season months of December, January, and February, we discern whether the significance is driven by pure temperature or by some sort of food security/household income channel. Though we see some dry season effect, most of the significance is driven by the shocks in the growing season and with the significant effect of these shocks on the sex ratio, we can assume that increased female malnutrition is a key driver of both the rise in miscarriages and the drop-in fertility. We then run these models within each of the three Chadian climate zones: the Sahara, the Sahel, and the Sudan. Seeing that the Sahel zone is the major driver for the significance of our models, we discuss if this can have implications for the wider African Sahel.
An Examination of the Effects of a Research-Based Instructional Model on Students' Critical Thinking Abilities in an Introductory Science Course
Authors: Tabuena Almighty C. Tabuena , Tabuena Yvon Mae H. , Lauber Dr. Oscar , Chisag Ángel Geovanny Rochina
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research was to examine how well the RBL model is being used to teach science to high school students in order to foster critical thinking. The research strategy for this investigation was sequential and exploratory, using a combination of methods. Quantitative data were collected after initially focusing on qualitative information. Quantitative data was gathered using essay examinations, while qualitative data was gathered through observation and interviews. There was a sampling phase before the actual study began. Thirtyfive aspiring primary school teachers from throughout the nation served as samples. The investigation occurred during the spring 2019 semester. A quasi-experimental design with a preand post-test for a single group was used for the quantitative data analysis. The average rating for the research treatments across four separate observations was 5.625 (preliminary activities: 4.736, core activities: 4.625, and closing activities: 4.66; rating scale: very excellent; range: 1- 4). The N-gain score was 57.60% in the medium category, demonstrating that introducing the RBL model to the study of energy in the natural sciences might boost students' capacity for critical thought. The average of the pre- and post-test ratings (47.95 and 778.2) was used to calculate this improvement (0-100). The results of this study may help professors and researchers develop new ways of teaching about energy that are more effective in developing students' capacity for critical thinking and analysis.
LA VALEUR LINGUISTIQUE DE L’HYPERBOLE DANS LA LITTÉRATURE AFRICAINE
Authors:   Université Marien Ngouabi, Congo, ODJOLA Régina Véronique
Published: November 2022

The French language is also rich through its aesthetics - that is, its good use – only in the various parts of speech that do not consider its norm. These deviations, which are not accepted but no longer formally prohibited in the use of the language french, are more than expressive. We find them both in literary works and in daily conversations. Among the figures of rhetoric, or figures of speech or even figures of style, we have the figures of construction, the figures of sound, the figures of meaning. This the latter play an important role in speeches, and they give rise to many questions that have not yet been answered satisfactorily. These questions concern several theoretical and defining aspects of hyperbole through literary works are relating to the actualization of this figure and from a linguistic approach. Keywords: Linguistic approach, speech, figures of speech, hyperbole, literary works
La Gobernanza criminal. Un estudio jurídico y etnográfico sobre el poder constituido del narcotráfico en una comunidad ecuatoriana.
Authors: Samaniego Bailón Bárbara Alejandra , Zambrano García María Gabriela
Published: November 2022

La gobernanza criminal es el espacio ilícito que el Estado, a través de sus instituciones y autoridades, le ceden al crimen organizado, mediante el cual las organizaciones delictivas se posicionan clandestinamente sobre el territorio soberano. La falta de recursos, preparación y equipamiento para hacer frente al crimen organizado, son un reflejo exacto de la ineficiencia y la corrupción gubernamental, incapaz de brindar seguridad y velar por los derechos de sus habitantes. Hace dos décadas el Ecuador entró en una crisis de seguridad que hasta la actualidad no ha podido enfrentar por el avanzado posicionamiento territorial del crimen organizado. Este análisis nos lleva a un debate recursivo de la delincuencia en el territorio ecuatoriano, mediante el que se propone identificar el modus operandi del narcotráfico y su impacto en la responsabilidad constitucional de los Estados modernos.
HUBUNGAN BEBAN KERJA DAN MANAJEMEN WAKTU TERHADAP KELELAHAN KERJA PADA PERAWAT IGD RUMAH SAKIT HERMINA MAKASSAR
Authors: Tenri Diah T.A  , Adhinda Putri Pratiwi
Published: November 2022

Nurses are professional medical personnel who are always at the forefront of all hospitals and hospital medical services. 91.9% of nurses suffer from fatigue. Work-related fatigue is an important issue that affects caregiver performance and manifests itself as physical and mental fatigue. The survey results from several countries concluded that work accidents accounted for 50% of the incidence of work accidents. The increase in the number of patients during the last two years has caused most nurses to complain of fatigue when working because in addition to the increasing workload and nurses are less able to manage their time so that most nurses experience fatigue when working. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between workload and time management on work fatigue in nurses in the emergency room at Hermina Hospital Makassar. The research method used is quantitative with an analytical observation approach. This research was carried out in May-June 2022 and the sample in this study amounted to 60 people who were the total nurses who worked in the emergency room at Hermina Hospital Makassar. The results showed that there was a relationship between workload and work fatigue with a p value of 0.003 <0.05, and there was also a relationship between time management and work fatigue with a p value of 0.001 <0.05
ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN DERMATITIS KONTAK PADA PEDAGANG IKAN DI PASAR SENTRAL KOTA SORONG PAPUA BARAT
Authors: Putri Yanti  , Asna Ampang Allo
Published: November 2022

Skin disease is one of the most common occupational diseases. It has been reported that hand dermatitis and fungal infections can be caused by prolonged exposure to water that causes itchy skin. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors associated with contact dermatitis. The independent variables in this study were age, working period, and personal hygiene, the dependent variable in this study was dermatitis. This type of research uses a cross sectional study approach, the sample size in this study is 73 peoples. The results of the chi-square test showed that age, working period and personal hygiene were associated with dermatitis. It is expected for fishmonger to maintain cleanliness by washing hands and using soap and water flow, taking shower after doing activity in market.
HUBUNGAN BEBAN KERJA FISIK, KUALITAS TIDUR TERHADAP KELELAHAN KERJA PENGEMUDI BENTOR DI KELURAHAN MENTIROTIKU, TORAJA UTARA
Authors: Ampang Allo Asna , Putri Yanti
Published: November 2022

Unrestricted working time for drivers causes vulnerability to poor sleep quality regulation, and the large number of commuters in the city makes drivers have to work harder and compete with each other to get passengers which tends to cause fatigue for bumpy drivers. Work fatigue is a factor that contributes 50% or more to the occurrence of work accidents. This study aims to analyze the relationship between workload and sleep quality on work fatigue on bentor drivers in Mentiroku Village, Rantepao District, North Toraja. The type of research used is cross sectional using a descriptive approach. Based on the results of the study showed that there was a relationship between workload and work fatigue (p 0.001) and there was a relationship between sleep quality and work fatigue (p 0.009). It is recommended to the bentor driver to immediately get enough rest when the body starts to feel tired, not to force the bentor when the body feels tired to avoid work accidents and regulate sleep patterns well at night.
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP PEMANFAATAN PELAYANAN KESEHATAN PASIEN RAWAT INAP DI RSU THALIA IRHAM
Authors: Erni Kadir
Published: November 2022

Utilization of health services can be influenced by factors such as facilities, time, distance, cost, price, the smoothness of the doctor-patient relationship, quality of service, community psychology and the community's own concept of illness. The purpose of this study was to find out in-depth information about the Impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic Regarding the Utilization of Health Services for Inpatients at Thalia Irham Hospital, Bajeng District, Gowa Regency in 2021. This research method is a qualitative study with a total of 6 informants. The results of this study are that basically all the informants know about the COVID-19 pandemic, how to prevent it, the application of health protocols, policies during the pandami period and the countermeasures that make people want to take advantage of health services at the Thalia Irham Gowa hospital. There was a change in policy during the Covid 19 pandemic at the Thalia Irham Hospital where some people rejected this policy which made people less use of health services. The occurrence of the Covid 19 pandemic requires a change in behavior in the community towards the use of health services, there is psychological pressure experienced by the community if they have their health checked such as being afraid of being sentenced to corona, although there are some people who do not believe in the existence of corona disease but are also lacking in utilizing health services. The suggestion from this research is that it is suggested to the management of the hospital to increase the knowledge of visitors/patients by providing an understanding through counseling about corona disease every time a doctor visits a patient. There needs to be a flow/stage of health services during the Covid 19 pandemic that is clearly visible and easily understood by patients. It is recommended that the Thalia Irham Gowa Hospital take part in outreach to the community around the hospital about the negative issues of corona disease so that people are not afraid to go to the health service to check their health.
Genetic Algorithm-Holt-Winters Based Minute Spectrum Occupancy Prediction: An Investigation
Authors: Surajudeen-Bakinde Nazmat Toyin , Ehiagwina Frederick Ojiemhende , Afolabi Akindele Segun , Usman Ayinde Mohammed
Published: November 2022

In this research, the suitability of a genetic algorithm (GA) modified Holt-Winters (HW) exponential model for the prediction of spectrum occupancy data was investigated. Firstly, a description of spectrum measurement that was done during a two-week duration at locations (8.511 °N, 4.594 °E) and (8.487 °N, 4.573 °E) of the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands is given. In computing the spectrum duty cycle, different decision thresholds per band link were employed due to differing noise levels. A frequency point with a power spectral density less than the decision threshold was considered unoccupied and was assigned a value of 0, while a frequency point with a power spectral density larger than the decision threshold was considered occupied and was assigned a value of 1. Secondly, the spectrum duty cycle was used in the evaluation of the forecast behavior of the forecasting methods. The HW approach uses exponential smoothing to encode the spectrum data and uses them to forecast typical values in present and future states. The mean square error (MSE) of prediction was minimized using a GA by iteratively adjusting the HW discount factors to improve the forecast accuracy. A decrease in MSE of between 8.33 to 44.6% was observed.
The Combined Use of Terrestrial Laser Scanner and Handheld 3D Scanner for 3D Modeling of Piping Instrumentation at Oil and Gas Company
Authors: Gumilar Irwan , Farohi Farhan , Munarda Made , Bramanto Brian , Kartini Gusti Ayu Jessy
Published: November 2022

Three-dimensional (3D) models are indispensable in managing, operating, maintaining, and repairing piping instrumentation activities in oil and gas companies. 3D models are expected to provide more interactive and representative information according to actual objects. Several technologies that can be used to generate piping instrumentation 3D maps are Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) and Handheld 3D Scanner (HS). This study aims to create a 3D model of piping instrumentation using a combination of TLS and HS and analyze the results of data validation used for modeling. The results showed that a 3D modeling of piping instrumentation could be generated accurately using a combination of TLS and HS technologies. Merging between the two data is carried out through a cloud-to-cloud registration process based on the geometry of the object by considering the selection of reference data, the similarity of the scale factor, the unit of measure, and the overlap of the two data. The registration error generated in combining these two methods is less than 0.003 m. The resulting model still has drawbacks, which is the absence of coding for the pipe caused by the unavailability of the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) during modeling. The geometric validation of the model size value using reference data and the field size has the largest absolute difference of 0.0034 m with an average absolute deviation of 0.0016 m.
Meningkatkan Branding Kain Tenun Songket Khas Desa Mandi Angin Inderalaya Selatan Ogan Ilir
Authors: Pratiwi Diany Putri , Febrianza M , Chaniago Ade Indra
Published: November 2022

Indonesia has a variety of cultures. One of the cultures of Indonesia is Songket woven fabric. Songket woven cloth is a traditional cloth originating from the island of Sumatera. Songket Palembang is one of the cultures from South Sumatera which has been designated as an intangible cultural heritage of Indonesia in 2013 by the ministry of education and culture. Palembang songket woven fabric is a culture that is used in a variety of certain traditional activities, such as weddings. This paper aims to increase knowledge and improve the branding of songket woven fabrics mainly in Mandi Angin village, South Inderalaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency. The method used in this paper is a descriptive method with the main data collection of the author in this paper obtained through direct observation or observation in the field, interviews conducted by recording the results of interviews or by using a voice recorder to informant and documentation by taking photos related to writing in the field. The result of the paper is to improve the branding of the songket woven fabric of Mandi Angin Village, as a characteristic of Mandi Angin Village, South Inderalaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency
Branding dan Pemasaran Kemplang Panggang Desa Tebing Gerinting Selatan Kecamatan Indralaya Selatan
Authors: Ardiansyah  , Austin Trecy , Suhendra
Published: November 2022

In the context of implementing the Tridarma of Higher Education, one of them is through community service as a form of community service. This community service takes the theme of the Thematic Community Service Program "Village Branding: goes to Global" Stisipol Candradimuka Palembang with a focus on research and service, namely Entrepreneurship. This Entrepreneurship Program aims to carry out Branding and Marketing of home-based production which is one of the potential villages that can be developed in order to help increase the income of the local community, namely Branding Kemplang Baked Home Products in Tebing Gerinting Selatan Village, South Inderalaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province. The activity begins with the socialization of marketing strategies given to home-based businesses and product packaging that will raise the business potential of the people of Tebing Gerinting Selatan Village. Marketing strategy so that their products which were previously only marketed by self-taught can expand to all regions of South Sumatra and even Globally. In compiling the results of this research and service using a qualitative approach with direct interview techniques to business actors. From the results of the analysis, it was found that several problems in product development, including home-based businesses still use conventional marketing methods and lack of innovation in terms of production, packaging, and marketing. The results of this activity are expected to change the mindset and action patterns of business actors to improve product quality, packaging and marketing strategies for Kamplang Panggang, Tebing Gerinting Selatan Village..