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Engaging Parents in Technology-Assisted Interventions for Childhood Adversity: Systematic Review
Authors: Aldridge Grace , Tomaselli Alessandra , Nowell Clare , Reupert Andrea , Jorm Anthony , Yap Marie Bee Hui
Published: November 2023

Background

Youth mental health problems are a major public health concern and are strongly associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Technology-assisted parenting programs can intervene with ACEs that are within a parent’s capacity to modify. However, engagement with such programs is suboptimal.

Objective

This review aims to describe and appraise the efficacy of strategies used to engage parents in technology-assisted parenting programs targeting ACEs on the behavioral and subjective outcomes of engagement.

Methods

Using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) reporting guidelines, we conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed papers that described the use of at least 1 engagement strategy in a technology-assisted parenting program targeting ACEs that are within a parent’s capacity to modify. A total of 8 interdisciplinary bibliographic databases (CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, OVID MEDLINE, OVID PsycINFO, Scopus, ACM, and IEEE Xplore) and gray literature were searched. The use of engagement strategies and measures was narratively synthesized. Associations between specific engagement strategies and engagement outcomes were quantitatively synthesized using the Stouffer method of combining P values.

Results

We identified 13,973 articles for screening. Of these, 156 (1.12%) articles were eligible for inclusion, and 29 (18.2%) of the 156 were associated with another article; thus, 127 studies were analyzed. Preliminary evidence for a reliable association between 5 engagement strategies (involving parents in a program’s design, delivering a program on the web compared to face-to-face, use of personalization or tailoring features, user control features, and provision of practical support) and greater engagement was found. Three engagement strategies (professional support features, use of videos, and behavior change techniques) were not found to have a reliable association with engagement outcomes.

Conclusions

This review provides a comprehensive assessment and description of the use of engagement strategies and engagement measures in technology-assisted parenting programs targeting parenting-related ACEs and extends the current evidence with preliminary quantitative findings. Heterogeneous definition and measurement of engagement and insufficient engagement outcome data were caveats to this synthesis. Future research could use integrated definitions and measures of engagement to support robust systematic evaluations of engagement in this context.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42020209819; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=209819
Professionals Evaluating Clients’ Suitability for Digital Health and Social Care: Scoping Review of Assessment Instruments
Authors: Kaihlanen Anu-Marja , Virtanen Lotta , Kainiemi Emma , Heponiemi Tarja
Published: November 2023

Background

Increased digital health and social care services are generally considered to improve people’s access to services. However, not everyone can equally access and use these resources. Health and social care professionals should assess clients’ suitability for digital solutions, but to succeed, they need information about what to evaluate and how.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to identify evaluation tools that professionals can use when assessing clients’ suitability for digital health and social care. We summarized the dimensions and the practical usefulness of the instruments.

Methods

The MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL, Web of Science, and ASSIA databases were searched in February 2023 following the Joanna Briggs Institute’s Manual for Evidence Synthesis. Studies were included if they focused on health and social care clients and professionals, examined clients’ suitability for using digital health or social care, and applied related assessment methods in the direct client work of professionals. Studies focusing primarily on instruments intended for research use without clear applicability to professionals’ practical contexts were excluded. Details of the eligible studies were extracted, and qualitative content analysis according to the research objectives was performed.

Results

A total of 19 articles introducing 12 different assessment instruments intended for the health care context were included in the review. No instruments were found for evaluating the suitability for digital social care. The instruments contained 60 dimensions of the client’s suitability for digital health, which reflected four perspectives: (1) skill-based suitability, (2) suitability based on general ability to maintain health, (3) suitability based on attitude and experience, and (4) suitability based on practical matters. The described practical usefulness of the instruments included professionals’ possibility to (1) identify clients most in need of education and support, (2) direct and recommend the right clients for the right digital services, (3) ensure that clients can use digital health, (4) improve effectiveness and maximize the provision of digital health, (5) develop and redesign services, and (6) empower clients.

Conclusions

Based on the diverse assessment instruments available and the dimensions they measure, there seems to be no comprehensive evaluation tool for assessing clients’ prerequisites to use digital solutions. It is important to further develop comprehensive screening tools applicable to professionals’ busy work (both in health and social care) with defined threshold values for suitability.
Exploring How Youth Use TikTok for Mental Health Information in British Columbia: Semistructured Interview Study With Youth (Preprint)
Authors: Turuba Roxanne , Cormier Willow , Zimmerman Rae , Ow Nikki , Zenone Marco , Quintana Yuri , Jenkins Emily , Ben-David Shelly , Raimundo Alicia , Marcon Alessandro R , Mathias Steve , Henderson Jo , Barbic Skye
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

TikTok (ByteDance) experienced a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for people to interact with others, share experiences and thoughts related to the pandemic, and cope with ongoing mental health challenges. However, few studies have explored how youth use TikTok to learn about mental health.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to understand how youth used TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic to learn about mental health and mental health support.

METHODS

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 21 youths (aged 12-24 years) living in British Columbia, Canada, who had accessed TikTok for mental health information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using an inductive, data-driven approach.

RESULTS

A total of 3 overarching themes were identified describing youth’s experiences. The first theme centered on how TikTok gave youth easy access to mental health information and support, which was particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic to curb the effects of social isolation and the additional challenges of accessing mental health services. The second theme described how the platform provided youth with connection, as it gave youth a safe space to talk about mental health and allowed them to feel seen by others going through similar experiences. This helped normalize and destigmatize conversations about mental health and brought awareness to various mental health conditions. Finally, the last theme focused on how this information led to action, such as trying different coping strategies, discussing mental health with peers and family, accessing mental health services, and advocating for themselves during medical appointments. Across the 3 themes, youth expressed having to be mindful of bias and misinformation, highlighting the barriers to identifying and reporting misinformation and providing individualized advice on the platform.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings suggest that TikTok can be a useful tool to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage youth to learn and address their mental health challenges while providing a source of peer connection and support. Simultaneously, TikTok can adversely impact mental health through repetitive exposure to mentally distressing content and misleading diagnosis and treatment information. Regulations against harmful content are needed to mitigate these risks and make TikTok safer for youth. Efforts should also be made to increase media and health literacy among youth so that they can better assess the information they consume online.
Epidemiological Profile of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Iraq, 2018 (Preprint)
Authors: Mustafa Ali Hazim , Lami Faris , Mustafa Ali Hazim
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a potentially fatal tick-borne disease that is widely distributed in Africa and Eurasia countries. It is caused by the CCHF virus of the Nairovirus genus of the Bunyaviridae family.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to describe the 2018 CCHF epidemic wave in Iraq and epidemiological patterns to assist the implementation of preventive and control measures and adherence of physicians to the standard case definition.

METHODS

This descriptive study reviewed all records of suspected and confirmed CCHF cases. Three types of data sources were used: the case investigation forms of all suspected cases, case sheets of all confirmed cases, and the laboratory results from the central public health laboratory.

RESULTS

The total number of suspected cases was 143. Most of the cases were males (59.4%), 15-45 years old (62.2%), and live in urban areas (58.7%). About three quarters of the cases (68.5%) did not fit the standard case definition adopted by Iraq Center of Disease Control. Most of the suspected cases were reported in Diwaniya province (20.3%). Nearly half of them (64, 44.7%) occurred in June.
Only 7.0% (n=10) of suspected cases were positive when tested by Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). One third of confirmed cases (3, 30.0%) occurred in Diwaniya province. During the 2018 epidemic wave, there were 10 confirmed cases with 8 deaths and 2 improved cases.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite the fact that CCHF is uncommon in Iraq, sporadic cases or outbreaks could occur.
Recommendations: Given the known method of transmission, banning of random livestock slaughtering and the practice of raising livestock inside residential areas are expected to have a major role in CCHF infection control.
Investigating Acoustic and Psycholinguistic Predictors of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Modeling Study (Preprint)
Authors: Badal Varsha D , Reinen Jenna M , Twamley Elizabeth W , Lee Ellen E , Fellows Robert P , Bilal Erhan , Depp Colin A
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

About one-third of older adults aged 65 years and older often have mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Acoustic and psycho-linguistic features derived from conversation may be of great diagnostic value because speech involves verbal memory and cognitive and neuromuscular processes. The relative decline in these processes, however, may not be linear and remains understudied.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to establish associations between cognitive abilities and various attributes of speech and natural language production. To date, the majority of research has been cross-sectional, relying mostly on data from structured interactions and restricted to textual versus acoustic analyses.

METHODS

In a sample of 71 older (mean age 83.3, SD 7.0 years) community-dwelling adults who completed qualitative interviews and cognitive testing, we investigated the performance of both acoustic and psycholinguistic features associated with cognitive deficits contemporaneously and at a 1-2 years follow up (mean follow-up time 512.3, SD 84.5 days).

RESULTS

Combined acoustic and psycholinguistic features achieved high performance (F1-scores 0.73-0.86) and sensitivity (up to 0.90) in estimating cognitive deficits across multiple domains. Performance remained high when acoustic and psycholinguistic features were used to predict follow-up cognitive performance. The psycholinguistic features that were most successful at classifying high cognitive impairment reflected vocabulary richness, the quantity of speech produced, and the fragmentation of speech, whereas the analogous top-ranked acoustic features reflected breathing and nonverbal vocalizations such as giggles or laughter.

CONCLUSIONS

These results suggest that both acoustic and psycholinguistic features extracted from qualitative interviews may be reliable markers of cognitive deficits in late life.
Prevalence of Candida species and their Susceptibility to Triazoles in Clinical Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Anam Pradeep Reddy , Prakash Ved , Verma Deepika , Myneni Ramesh Babu
Published: November 2023

In the recent past, the incidence of Candidiasis has witnessed a concerning upsurge, resulting in a significant healthcare challenge. These infections are further exacerbated by factors like the widespread use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, and the presence of medical devices. The present study is designed to address the critical need for identifying the Candida species responsible for clinical infections and assessing their susceptibility to key antifungal drugs Fluconazole, Voriconazole, and Itraconazole. Two hundred clinical samples from Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly were analyzed. Using Vitek-2 Compact (Biomerieux, France), the Candida spp. and the antifungal drug sensitivities were identified for Fluconazole and Voriconazole. E-test was done to identify Itraconazole sensitivity. This study found that C. albicans accounted for 21.5% while Non-albicans Candida (NAC) constituted 78.5%. Prolonged medication was the most common factor making susceptible for Candidiasis (43.5%), followed by indwelling biomedical devices (23%), Diabetes mellitus (16%), surgical causes (5.5%), trauma (5%), pregnancy (5%), and HIV (2%). Antifungal susceptibility testing showed that 68.5%, 72%, and 69.5% of Candida spp. isolates were sensitive to Fluconazole, Voriconazole, and Itraconazole, respectively. In conclusion, non-albicans Candida infections are increasing due to predisposing conditions, and some of these species are inherently resistant to the routinely used antifungal drugs. The study emphasizes the importance of identifying Candida spp. and their susceptibility to antifungals. This can limit the indiscriminate use of antifungal drugs, aid in selecting appropriate treatments, and reduce treatment costs, hospital stays, and patient morbidity and mortality.
Epidemiological Status of Leptospirosis in India
Authors: Choudhary Shanti , Choudhary Ratan Kumar , Kumar Manish , Singh Satparkash , Malik Yashpal Singh
Published: November 2023

A corkscrew-shaped spirochaete named Leptospira interrogans causes the infectious disease called leptospirosis. Leptospirosis, a growing public health concern worldwide, from subclinical infections to potentially lethal pulmonary hemorrhage. The disease caused by the pathogenic Leptospira, poses a threat to both humans and animals, and its transmission occurs through contact with infected animals, contaminated water, and soil. The prevalence of leptospirosis is influenced by various factors, including climate, urban development, and animal-rearing practices. It can manifest with severe symptoms in humans, making early diagnosis crucial. Diagnostic methods like microscopic agglutination test (MAT) and enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) are widely used for the screening of leptospira infection. Molecular technique like PCR and qPCR offering higher sensitivity and rapidity. This paper meta-analyses the incidence of leptospirosis in various animals based on the literature published from 2005 to 2023 and provides prevalence of the disease in various animal including humans. Results suggest the significance prevalence of the disease in humans and various animal species, namely buffalo, rodents, and dogs. Coastal regions in India were particularly vulnerable to the disease. Efforts to control leptospirosis include surveillance programs and public health initiatives. Understanding the epidemiology and prevalence of leptospirosis, as highlighted in this paper, is essential for implementing effective preventive measures. Finally, a continued research, diagnostic advancements, public awareness campaigns and addressing research gaps in epidemiology of the disease are critical in mitigating the impact on human and animal health. This review provides important data for public health authorities, veterinarians, scientists and for the public, in general.
Smart Shoes for Blind People
Authors: Dombale Anita
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Smart Shoes for blind people are a technological solution that aims to improve the mobility and independence of visually impaired individuals. The smart shoes are equipped with a variety of sensors and technologies that work together to provide real-time feedback about the user's surroundings, obstacles, and navigation directions. The main components of the smart shoes include an inertial measurement unit (IMU), GPS receiver, microcontroller, Bluetooth module, and a haptic feedback mechanism. The IMU consists of sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes that measure the movement and orientation of the shoe. The GPS receiver provides location data that is used to calculate the user's position and orientation. The microcontroller processes the sensor data and runs a navigation algorithm that calculates the safest and most efficient route for the user to take. The algorithm takes into account factors such as the user's destination, the terrain, obstacles, and other environmental factors. The Bluetooth module enables the user to connect to a smartphone or other device to receive audio or visual instructions and feedback. The haptic feedback mechanism, such as vibrating motors, provides tactile feedback to the user about the direction and proximity of obstacles. Smart shoes for blind people offer a unique and innovative solution to improve the mobility and independence of visually impaired individuals. They provide real-time feedback and navigation directions to help users navigate their environment safely and efficiently
Cyber Protect: A Robust Cybersecurity System for Fraudulent Scam and Phishing Detection Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Gawade Mayuri
Published: November 2023

Abstract: In today’s digital age, ensuring cyber-security is critical to protecting computer systems, networks, devices, and programs against cyber threats. The proposed project intends to create a comprehensive cybersecurity system that uses machine learning techniques to detect and prevent fraudulent scams and phishing URLs. A large dataset of emails and messages will be collected and processed to extract key features using the Python programming language and its tools. These characteristics will be used as inputs for training and assessing a machine learning model, which will be trained and evaluated using labeled datasets specifically curated for fraudulent scams and phishing attempts. The research will entail optimizing and fine-tuning the machine learning model to improve its accuracy and efficacy in detecting fraudulent activities. The expected outcome of this project is an efficient and reliable cybersecurity solution that safeguards sensitive information and significantly reduces the risks associated with fraudulent scams and phishing attacks.
Automated Vacancy Detection in a Parking-lOT using Image Processing and Remote Access to Real-Time State
Authors: Gawade Prof. Mayuri M.
Published: November 2023

Abstract: There has been a sudden increase in the number of vehicles in recent years. Availability of parking spaces is now become a critical issue in urban areas. Finding unoccupied space for parking vehicles has now become a challenge for drivers as it results in time wastage, loss of fuel, and increased traffic congestion. To reduce such problems, an intelligent system is required that can detect vacant parking spots in a specific parking lot. In a research paper, we present an automated vacancy detection system that uses image processing to detect the available parking spots in a parking lot. A proposed system consists of a camera that monitors the real-time state of the parking lot, an image processing unit, and a display outside the parking lot for users, showing the availability of parking spots. A system uses a vehicle detection algorithm to recognize the presence of vehicles in a parking space. The algorithm includes image binarization, dilation of an image, and edge detection. As the system identifies the available parking spaces accurately, the user display gets updated.
The Linguistic Factor in the Deterrence Conversation between Russia and the West: If and How Russians Understand the Meaning of “Deterrence?”
Authors: Vihmand-Veebel Liia , Veebel Viljar
Published: November 2023

Given Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine and its hostile remarks toward its NATO neighbours, the question of why the credible deterrence posture of the Alliance is not producing the desired results is becoming increasingly important. Either Russian political leaders do not want to comply with the Western credible deterrence posture, or they do not understand what is expected from them. Linguistic factors (e.g., the ‘lost in translation’ effect) affect the effectiveness of the conversation on deterrence between Russia and the West, including NATO. The Russian language does not have one unambiguous equivalent for the Western term “deterrence.” There are several possible translations for deterrence in Russian, including sderzhivaniye, ustrasheniye, sderzhivaniye putem ustrasheniya, sderzhivaniye prinuzhdeniyem, as well as others. These terms are not synonymous, with each having its own different meaning and some being used in Russian military-political theory, where they refer to different concepts. The current study focuses on the most visible linguistic complications in the deterrence dialogue between Russia and the West. Based on the current study, it would often be more reasonable to talk to the Russian political and military elite about containment or coercion, which are more common and have clear, specific meanings in Russian.
Clustering-based value investing strategy in the Helsinki Stock Exchange: k-means algorithm
Authors: Issakainen Topi
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to study the possibility of combining quantitative clustering of stocks and value investing. The feasibility of this approach is tested using Finnish market data from the period 2005 to 2021. The benchmark index used in this research is the OMX Helsinki Growth Index. The strategy is based on the combination of P/E, P/CF, and P/B ratios, which serve as the basis for the k-means algorithm. The data is pre-processed by removing stocks that have not generated positive earnings and cash flow during the previous 12 months. The k-means algorithm assigns stocks to clusters, and the cluster with the lowest financial ratios is chosen as the value portfolio. The research also includes a sensitivity analysis of value portfolios, where the initial number of clusters in the clustering phase ranges from three to ten. Returns of different value portfolios are compared to each other and the benchmark index. The quality of results is evaluated using the Sharpe ratio and Jensen's alpha. According to the findings, the value portfolio constructed using nine clusters generated the highest risk-adjusted return, with an annual return of 30.27% over the 2005 to 2021 period. Furthermore, the best-performing value portfolio from 2005 to 2017 was compared to the benchmark index from 2018 to 2021. The value portfolio achieved an annual return of 26.05% during the 2018-2021 period, while the corresponding return of the benchmark index was 11.74%.
Development of innovative e-module on team-based method to improve collaboration skills
Authors: Kusumantoro Kusumantoro , Mulyono Kemal Budi , Rahman M. Fathur , Daud Norzaidi Mohd
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, the demand for collaborative skills is a fundamental element in learning. However, many teaching materials and modules do not yet accommodate these skills. This research aims to develop an innovative e-module based on the team-based method to enhance students' learning outcomes and collaborative skills in the course of Indonesian Economics. This research follows the Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, with data collection instruments including a needs analysis questionnaire, an expert evaluation scale for the e-module's content and media, a self-directed learning scale, and a student response scale, which were subsequently analyzed descriptively. The research results indicate that, based on assessments from content experts, media experts, and practitioners, the e-module is considered highly suitable. The effectiveness testing results demonstrate that the innovative e-module based on the team-based method significantly enhances students' learning outcomes and collaborative skills. As an implication, instructors of the Indonesian Economics course are encouraged to implement this e-module while considering the characteristics of the students they are teaching.
Developing EFL teachers’ competence in designing learning materials through electronic English book design training
Authors: Usman Usman , Fakhruddin Zulfah , Hardiyanti Hardiyanti , Adam Zam-Zam , Kadaruddin Kadaruddin , Rahmani Bita
Published: November 2023

This study aims to develop the competence of teachers in designing English learning materials through electronic English book design training. This study was action research. The training was given to 7 English teachers at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level (Islamic junior high school) with more than 5 years of teaching experience and proficiency in using computers. Data were collected by using product assessment, observation, and interviews. The data was analyzed by using descriptive qualitative analysis. The results show that teachers can create electronic books for English learning after receiving learning technology training with training materials including: (1) designing materials through PowerPoint, (2) changing materials in electronic form through I-spring, and (3) making electronic books with the android extension via APK builder. Indicators of the teacher’s competence in designing electronic books include: (1) being able to independently design the content in terms of explanation materials in the form of images, audio, and video and exercises in the form of quizzes equipped with assessments and (2) being able to independently design the appearance or layout of an electronic book consisting of cover, layout, and buttons.
Implementation of the discovery learning model with engaged writing strategy and image media in improving fantasy story writing skil
Authors: Baroroh Anfiya'ul , Qur'ani Hidayah Budi , Prihatini Arti , Hieu Ho Ngoc
Published: November 2023

Fantasy story writing requires imagination, reasoning, sensitive feelings, and self-motivation to discover and process narrative ideas. Thus, this study describes how the discovery learning model with engaged writing strategies and image media improves fantasy narrative writing. This research employed a Quasi-Experimental Design. Data was collected using writing tasks, tests, and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistics and Microsoft Excel software. The research sample was class VII students at SMP Muhammadiyah 15 Brondong, Lamongan Regency. Research shows that the discovery learning model with engaged writing strategies and picture media improves fantasy narrative writing skills by integrating students' thoughts, feelings, and intrinsic motivation. The findings were evident from the Mann-Whitney U test, which showed a significant influence of this innovative learning model with a post-test value (0.0000005) and writing task value (0.00000001). Selain itu, hasil N-Gain value kelas eksperimen lebih tinggi (71%) dibandingkan kelas kontrol (5.4851%). By integrating engaged writing and image media, the discovery learning model significantly enhanced the experimental group's capacity to compose fantasy stories. However, the expository model was less effective in the control group. Thus, discovery learning models with engaged writing strategy and image media may improve fantasy story writing ability.
Dependencia física en personas adultas mayores y sobrecarga en sus cuidadores informales en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19, un estudio correlacional
Authors: Reyes-Jarquín Karina , Ortiz-Rojas Beatriz
Published: November 2023

Introducción: El estado funcional de las personas adultas mayores (PAM) suele tomarse como indicador de salud; la presencia de dependencia incrementa la necesidad de un cuidador informal (CI) que puede desarrollar sobrecarga, lo cual se agudizó durante el confinamiento por COVID-19. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación de la dependencia física de las PAM, la sobrecarga de su CI y las condiciones de confinamiento en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19. Materiales y métodos: Participaron 77 diadas conformadas por una PAM y su CI. Las PAM contestaron una ficha de datos sociodemográficos y Cuestionario de Condiciones de Confinamiento. Los CI, diligenciaron una ficha de datos sociodemográficos, Cuestionario de Condiciones de Confinamiento, Escala de Carga del Cuidador de Zarit y Escala de Barthel de ABVD. Resultados: Se encontró correlaciones estadísticamente significativas entre la dependencia física y la sobrecarga (rho=0,475, p<0,01); la dependencia física y el grado de confinamiento (rho=0,441, p<0,01); y la sobrecarga y el grado de confinamiento (rho=0,344, p<0,01). Conclusión: Los cuidadores de PAM desarrollan mayor sobrecarga frente a su dependencia física; además parece ser que la sobrecarga del cuidador está más relacionada con las condiciones de confinamiento de las personas adultas mayores, que con las propias condiciones de confinamiento del...
Review on SGLT2 Inhibitors
Authors: Kale Namrata , Dighe Pravin
Published: November 2023

The pharmaceutical industry employs a variety of analytical techniques to test the quality, concentration, and composition of medicines in biological fluids. This review work to provide the most existing analytical methods for the analysis of SGLT2 inhibitors (Empagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin) in active pharmaceutical ingredients, biological fluids & pharmaceutical dosage forms. SGLT2 inhibitors are gliflozin derivatives, used generally in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. These inhibitors have pharmacological action in the kidneys, where they filter and reabsorb glucose in the proximal convoluted tubule and help to contribute to glucose homeostasis. The analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS/MS, Mass spectrometry, UV-spectroscopy, and HPTLC on selected SGLT2 inhibitors were reviewed.
Review on Needle Free Injection Technology
Authors: Narwade P.S. , Bora V.G. , Mhaske P.S. , Sheikh A.A. , Biyani K.R.
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Needle-free injection technology (NFIT), its advantages, and the different devices and variants available. It highlights the potential of NFIT for painless and effective drug delivery and its use in mass vaccination campaigns.

Methods: The primary factors that need to be considered to provide a stable, safe, and effective dose by NFIT. It also explains the classification of NFIT devices based on their working, type of load, mechanism of drug delivery, and site of delivery.

Results: The additional benefit of NFIT technology, which is the ability to administer highly viscous medicated formulations that cannot be administered by conventional needle and syringe systems. It also highlights some of the commercially available variants of NFIT devices, such as Bioject®, ZetaJetTM, and Vitajet.

Conclusion: The advantages and potential of NFIT for painless and effective drug delivery, particularly in mass vaccination campaigns and the developing world. It emphasizes the need for further research and development in this field to improve the stability, safety, and efficacy of NFIT devices.
An Overview Onsustained Release Formulations Using Solid Dispersion as Solubility Enhancement Technique.
Authors: Nikita Bhosale , Atish Velhal , Vivek Kumar Redasani , Poonam Raut , Joshi Varda
Published: November 2023

Biopharmaceutical classification system is important for determining the bioavailability of the drug. Drugs that dissolve slowly in water can be effectively solid-dispersed to increase their bioavailability. The bioavailability issue can be due to insufficient solubility of permeability. The poorly water-soluble medication dissolves more quickly when combined with the water-soluble carriers used to make solid dispersion. The review paper concentrates on the preparation techniques, benefits, drawbacks, and characterization of solid dispersion. Pharmaceuticals with sustained release have recently emerged as a very practical tool in medical practise, providing patients with a variety of real and perceived benefits. By minimising fluctuations in Using the therapeutic dose of the medicine in the body, sustained release is another promising reduction technique side effects. The major methods for creating tablets with a sustained release matrix are wet granulation, direct compression, or dispersion. In this review paper got the information about various polymers and different methods which are used for the formulate the sustained release tablet.
A Case Study of Agnikarma Therapy in the Management of Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica
Authors: Ninama Divyabahen S. , Patel Jigna , Panchal Sonal , Parmar Damini
Published: November 2023

Gridhrasi is a Shulpradhana Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi. According to Acharya Charaka, Stambha (stiffness), Ruka (pain), Toda (pricking sensation) and Spandana (twitching) are the signs and symptoms of Vataja Gridhrasi. Aruchi (anorexia), Tandra (drowsiness) and Gaurava (heaviness) are the additional symptoms of Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi. Sciatica is a major cause of illness among the working population in a developing country.It starts from hip and gradually comes down to waist, back, thigh, knee, shank and foot and affects these parts with stiffness, distress, piercing pain and with frequent quivering.In Ayurveda science, various modalities of treatment are explained for the management of Gridhrasi. Agnikarma Chikitsa is said to be superior.In modern medicine for the management of sciatica various modalities are available such as Conservative treatment, Epidural steroid injection, Peri-radicular infiltration and Surgical treatment.Purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Agnikarma therapy performed by Panch Dhatu Shalaka (five types of metals) in case of Sciatica. After giving Agnikarma sitting, we have got marked improvement in symptoms of Sciatica and also found moderately improvement in various clinical examinations of Sciatica like SLR, Cross SLR, Local tenderness etc.
A Single Case Study of Cupping Therapy in AVABAHUK (Frozen Shoulder).
Authors: Panchal Sonal , Patel Jigna , Kazi Wasim , Ninama Divya
Published: November 2023

Pain has been described by the International Association for the Study of Pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage”. Shoulder pain is one of the most common health problems encountered in the general population.Shoulder pain is a common symptom, in especially in office workers. In developed countries, approximately twothirds of people experience shoulder pain. This disorder occurs most frequently in the middle-aged population and more often in females than in males. A majority of the acute shoulder sufferers obtain spontaneous relief within days or weeks, although approximately 10% of acute shoulder pain suffers experience the condition as chronic or persistent. Conventional treatments such as medications and surgery were not always effective, and may have serious adverse effects.

Frozen shoulder is a chronic aseptic inflammation caused by injury and degeneration of shoulder capsule and periarthritic soft tissue (including ligaments, muscles, tendons, synovial sacs, etc.). [i]Cupping is gaining popularity in physical medicine due to its ease of use, lack of side effects, and pain relief. This study looked at the efficacy of cupping therapy for treating shoulder pain. Cupping therapy (CT) is a traditional Chinese medical (TCM) treatment which has been practiced for thousands of years. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of cupping is a therapeutic method involving the application of suction by creating a vacum. This is typically done using fire in a cup or jar on the dermis of the affected part of the body.[ii]

In this case study a patient diagnosed with AVABAHUK (Frozen Shoulder) was treated with a WET CUPPING THERAPY. After completion of cupping therapy significant relief was observed in symptoms.
Application of Differentiated Learning through a Problem Based Learning Approach to Increase PkN Learning Activities for Students of Class IV MIN 1 Kerinci
Authors: Wisnarti Wisnarti
Published: November 2023

Low student learning activities need a strategy carried out by the teacher, this study aims to increase student learning activities in Civics subject the subject of Pancasila as the Value of Life. This study uses differentiated learning by implementing Problem Based Learning learning. This research is a classroom action research which is divided into two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing actions, observing, evaluating, and reflecting. The research was conducted on odd semester IV grade students at MIN 1 Kerinci for the 2022/2023 academic year with a total sample of 16 people. As for the results of the research conducted on 16 students, in pre-cycle activities the number of students who were in the active category were only 3 students (18.75%), while students who were less active were 13 students (81.25%), in cycle I students experienced an increase in the number of students who were active 7 students (43.75%) while students who were less active were 6 students (37.5%), and students who were quite active were 3 students (18.75%) Then in cycle II this experienced a very significant increase compared to the previous cycle, namely an increase in the number of students who were active 13 students (81.25%) while there were no less active students and 3 students who were quite active (18.75%). This research shows that the application of differentiated learning by implementing Problem Based Learning learning can increase student activity in learning Civics on the subject of Pancasila as the Value of Life in odd semester grade IV at MIN 1 Kerinci in the 2022/2023 Academic Year
Optimizing The Role of Service Quality Towards Satisfaction Through Trust in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Participants
Authors: Safi'i Tri Alfian
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality and trust on the satisfaction of workers who have participated in the BPJS for Employment Sidoarjo Branch Office, as well as analyze the mediating role of trust in the effect of service quality on satisfaction. This research is a causal research with a quantitative approach. Collecting research data using a questionnaire distributed to formal and informal workers who have become members of the BPJS for Employment Sidoarjo Branch Office social security. Sampling using purposive sampling. Data analysis technique using PLS SEM analysis. The results of the study explain that service quality and trust have a positive effect on participant satisfaction at the BPJS for Employment Sidoarjo Branch Office. The results of the study also explain that trust can mediate the effect of service quality on participant satisfaction at the BPJS for Employment Sidoarjo Branch Office. These results explain that the better the quality of service from the BPJS for Employment and the better the level of trust from workers who are program participants will be able to increase the satisfaction of workers who are participants in the social security program. In addition, improving the quality of services that are getting better from BPJS for Employment staff will be able to increase company confidence in the services provided and then lead to higher satisfaction with employment social security services provided by BPJS for Employment.
La transformación digital
Authors: Miranda-Torrez Julian
Published: November 2023

Introducción: Las investigaciones sobre la transformación digital y la digitalización esta fragmentada, en la actualidad tiene una amplia aplicación práctica en las organizaciones modernas, esta estrategia genera cambios en las organizaciones. El objetivo, construir un marco conceptual amplio y una agenda de investigación que incluya los impulsores para implementar la transformación y las tecnologías digitales, los recursos y las capacidades y los impactos en las organizaciones, considerando cuatro niveles de aplicación: individuo, organización, ecosistemas y geopolítica. Metodología: se realizó un análisis cualitativo y una revisión sistemática de documentos de alto impacto. Resultado: se construyó un modelo que integra los conceptos estudiados y una agenda de investigación. Conclusiones: la transformación digital está creando cambios en los individuos, en las organizaciones, en los ecosistemas y en la geopolítica, por lo que es importante profundizar en la investigación de estos temas.
Análisis del uso de influencers en mercadeo
Authors: Pulido Sánchez Leidy Stefania , Ortegón Cortázar Leonardo
Published: November 2023

Introducción: La popularidad de los influencers ha llevado a su uso por parte de marcas y empresas para maximizar su presencia y alcance, sin embargo, existe un escaso conocimiento de su estado y tendencias de investigación. Objetivo: Analizar las temáticas y áreas de investigación científica aplicadas al uso de influencers en mercadeo, proporcionando un panorama de literatura actual y futura. Metodología: Se realizado un análisis bibliométrico a través del uso de la base de datos Scopus y el software VOSviewer, aplicado a 1.067 documentos publicados desde el año 2000 hasta el 2023. Resultados: Los hallazgos se distribuyen en cinco corrientes de investigación emergentes: Construcción de marca, influencia estratégica, comunicación estratégica, comunicación persuasiva, y la transparencia ética del marketing de influencers. Conclusiones: Existe un cuerpo de conocimiento fragmentado sobre el uso de influencers en mercadeo basados en comunicación y gestión de marcas.
Current protection check by using digital testing system
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Baran Petro , Kidyba Victor ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pryshliak Yaroslava ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: November 2023

Existing domestic technical facilities for setting up and checking current protection are mainly based on analogue devices, which do not provide the required check accuracy but are time-consuming. With the appearance of digital testing systems, a protection check can be automated. An appropriate algorithm and its digital implementation have been developed for the automatic check of current protection characteristics using a digital testing system. This resulted in creating a digital system module intended for testing devices of relay protection and automation, capable of automatic checking the basic current protection characteristics of any configuration.
Switched reluctance motor for the wheel drive of a wheelchair
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Tkachuk Vasyl , Bilyakovskyy Ihor ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kasha Lidiya ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: November 2023

Constructions of an electromechanical transducer for a switched reluctance motor (SRM) and the circuit of a transistor switch with a serial energy storage are considered. The electromechanical transducer with pseudo U-shaped stator core elements has rational (efficient) magnetic system, and applied circuit design for the electronic commutator of the switched reluctance motor (SRM) allows improving power characteristics. A computer-aided design (CAD) software for designing switched reluctance motors (SRM) is described and the results of devising the switched motor for a wheel drive of a wheelchair using this system are shown. The results of the numeric investigation of electromechanical processes in the electric drive of the chair motor-wheel are verified by the experimental investigations and indicate the adequacy of proposed mathematical models and expedience of applying the developed motor for the drive of the wheelchair.
Meningkatkan Potensi Kerajinan Eceng Gondok di Desa Depok, Kapanewon Panjatan, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Mayasari Agatha
Published: November 2023

Depok village is one of the villages that is located in Panjatan subdistrict, Kulon Progo district, this village has abundance of potency from water hyacinth handicraft. However, the farmers are still selling handcrafted bag from water hyacinth traditionally. This paper aims to educate and train the farmers of Depok Village on how to promote their water hyacinth handicraft products. This paper proposes to encourage every students to implement the knowledge obtained throughout their education for the purpose of granting knowledge and education to the people of Depok Village. With these KKN activities, the community becomes educated and could improve their economic level by utilizing the potential that exists in the village to be used as the source of income for the community in Depok Village. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this community service was conducted online, by collecting literature, collecting data online, developing discussions, and deciding on the results.
Pelatihan Akuntansi UMKM Berbasis Excel kepada Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi, Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Pratama Yohanes Mario , Widyatini Ignatia Ryana , Budiharta Pratiwi , Ardiati Aloysia Yanti , Purwaningsih Anna , Budisantoso A. Totok , Iswari Tabita Indah , Kurniawati Anggreni Dian
Published: November 2023

MGMP Economics is a forum for high school teachers in economics subjects which was formed in order to discuss and solve problems related to the economics learning process. Every educator is encouraged to improve professional skills in their respective fields, one of which is financial literacy. This Community Service aims to provide Excel-based EMKM accounting training with the aim of providing knowledge regarding the importance of accounting in a business, especially MSMEs. This service method is in the form of face-to-face counseling on August 3, 2023. The participants are given training regarding basic accounting equations, profit and loss reports, statements of financial position, and the accounting cycle using Excel. Simple exercises are the material for discussion in this training so that participants can understand them well. The participants took part in this training enthusiastically and were able to understand material related to the preparation of EMKM financial reports using Excel.

Keywords — MSME, MGMP Economics, MSME’s Accounting, Financial Report, Excel

 

MGMP Ekonomi adalah wadah guru SMA mata pelajaran ekonomi yang dibentuk dalam rangka membahas dan menyelesaikan permasalahan terkait proses pembelajaran ekonomi. Setiap pendidik didorong untuk meningkatkan kemampuan profesional di bidangnya masing-masing, salah satunya literasi keuangan. Pengabdian Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan akuntansi EMKM berbasis excel dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan terkait pentingnya akuntansi dalam suatu usaha, khususnya UMKM. Metode pengabdian ini berupa penyuluhan secara tatap muka pada tanggal 3 Agustus 2023. Para peserta diberikan pelatihan terkait persamaan dasar akuntansi, laporan laba rugi, laporan posisi keuangan, dan siklus akuntansi menggunakan excel. Latihan-latihan soal sederhana menjadi bahan diskusi dalam pelatihan ini supaya peserta dapat memahami dengan baik. Para peserta mengikuti pelatihan ini dengan antusias dan dapat memahami materi terkait penyusunan laporan keuangan EMKM menggunakan excel.

Kata Kunci—UMKM, MGMP Ekonomi, Akuntansi EMKM, laporan keuangan, Excel