bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation Women’s participation in Livestock Management activities (A case study in the rural area of Malistan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan)
Authors:   Associate professor, Agricultural Economics & Extension Department, Agriculture Faculty, Ghazni University, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Kamal Rohullah , Samim Sibghatullah ,   Assistant lecturer, Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, Agriculture faculty, University of Ghazni, Afghanistan, Omari Hasibullah ,   Assistant lecturer, BBA Department, Economics Faculty, Ghazni University, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Rezaei Shaima ,   Student, Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, Agriculture faculty, University of Ghazni, Afghanistan
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate rural women's livestock management activities as well as constraints against their work in the rural area of Maknak, Malistan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Afghanistan is an agrarian country; about 75% of Afghan people live in rural areas; they work in agriculture and livestock; agriculture plays an important role in the economy and livelihood of Afghan people. Afghan women also participated in livestock activities, especially rural women of the Maknak region of Malistan district of Ghazni province. In this research article, the primary data were collected from women through female students of Ghazni University. The data were collected through pace-to-pace questionaries from 120 participants of this study, then analyzed through SPSS version 24. The result of this study showed a lot of respondents were literate (54.2%) in different categories, the majority of respondents were married (76.7%), and more than (35.8%) had more than 15 years of livestock rearing experience. The most reared animals in this area are cows, sheep, goats, and poultry; the rearing responsibilities of these animals are related to women. The major constraint against women is related to a lack of training in veterinary medicine for the treatment of animals. The result of this study recommends to the Afghan government that it resolve the problems with rural women's participation in livestock management and also hold training workshops for women.
Seminar dan Pelatihan Deteksi Dini Dan Penatalaksanaan Penyakit Periodontal Dengan Obat Kumur Habatussaudah
Authors: Augustina Eka Fitria , Maduratna S Ernie
Published: December 2022

Penyakit periodontal merupakan penyakit dengan prevalensi 67,8% berada tertinggi setelah karies gigi. Penyakit periodontal yang dibiarkan akan meningkatkan resiko penyakit sistemik seperti diabetes mellitus, penyakit jantung, dan rheumatoid arthritis. Kesehatan gigi dan mulut berpengaruh terhadap respons imun tubuh, termasuk paru-paru dan covid -19. Sebuah penelitian menyebutkan bahwa orang dengan penyakit gusi memiliki risiko lebih tinggi untuk mengalami penyakit pernapasan, seperti pneumonia, penyakit paru obstruktif kronik (PPOK), dan bronkitis. Kesehatan mulut yang tidak terjaga juga dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya komplikasi pernapasan pada orang dengan penyakit paru kronis. Dengan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut, salah satunya dengan berkumur, dapat menurunkan risiko terkena COVID-19. Begitu masuk ke dalam rongga mulut, virus load dapat dikurangi dengan obat kumur antiseptik. Upaya inilah diharapkan dapat mengurangi resiko penyakit periodontal yang disebabkan oleh bakteri plak gigi dan resistensi host dan dapat menurunkan prevalensi penyakit periodontal dan menurunkan resiko penyakit sistemik. Melalui pelatihan dan workshop cara sederhana deteksi penyakit periodontal diharapkan dapat dapat menurunkan prevalensi penyakit periodontal dan menurunkan resiko penyakit sistemik. Universitas Airlangga memproduksi obat kumur herbal habatussaudah yang mengandung thymoquinone, flavonoid, dan minyak esensial yang berfungsi sebagai anti bakteri, antiinflamasi, anti oksidan dan diyakini dapat membunuh virus di dalam air liur orang yang terinfeksi, sehingga dapat mengurangi jumlah virus yang berkembang biak di dalam tubuh. Kebiasaan berkumur dan gargling dengan obat kumur herbal, yang disertai menyikat gigi dan flossing secara rutin, bisa menjaga kebersihan mulut dan gigi secara optimal. Dengan menjaga kebersihan rongga mulut maka resiko penyakit covid-19 dapat berkurang. Kegiatan seminar dan pelatihan berjalan lancar, antusias peserta sangat tinggi dan mengharapkan adanya kegiatan yang berkelanjutanke depannya.
Application of Berberine on Skin Diseases: A Review
Authors: Dhiman Keshav , Sharma Anshul , Sharma Anshul , Goyal Kamya , Pandit Vinay , Ashawat M. S. , Jindal Shammy
Published: December 2022

The plants containing berberine have been used for the treatment of skin diseases, inflammatory disorders, and reducing fevers, wound healing, digestive and respiratory diseases and in treatment of tumors. By taking the specific properties of the berberine, this review describes the method mentioned in the literature regarding the berberine extraction. Furthermore, many experimental and clinical studies suggest that berberine has several pharmacological activities such as antioxidative, cardioprotective, nephroprotective, and hepatoprotective effect. This review summarizes the information about botanical occurrence, traditional uses and pharmacological effects of berberine and berberine containing plants.
Classical bladder exstrophy in an adult female
Authors:   Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco., Mellouki Adil , ZIBA Ouima Justin Dieudonné ,   Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco., Ahsaini Mustapha ,   Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco., Ammari Jalal Eddine El ,   Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco.
Published: December 2022

Classical bladder exstrophy results from a defective lower abdominal wall with open bladder and urethra, and anteriorly opened bony pelvis [1]. Families with low socioeconomic status, lack of education and limited access to health care in developing countries often neglect treatment of such cases [2].
Flashes and floaters as only sign of underlying retinal tear and vitreous hemorrhage
Authors:   University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA., Lai Wei Chen , Lee Timothy ,   Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA., Schechet Sidney A ,   Elman Retina Group, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Published: December 2022

A 54-year-old myopic female presented with sudden flashes/ floaters in her left eye. Visual acuity was 20/20 and 20/80 in the right and left eye, respectively.
Kết quả bước đầu chuẩn bị tinh trùng bằng lọc thang nồng độ ngắn và lọc đơn lớp trên mẫu thiểu tinh
Authors: Hoa Nguyễn Thanh , Hoa Trần Thị Phương , Giang Mai Thị , Hà Nguyễn Mạnh
Published: December 2022

Nghiên cứu so sánh khả năng thu hồi và tỷ lệ đứt gãy DNA của mẫu thiểu tinh sau lọc rửa bằng thang nồng độ ngắn và lọc đơn lớp cho IUI. 30 mẫu tinh dịch có mật độ dưới 15 triệu/ml được lọc bằng 3 phương pháp mini-gradient, đơn lớp 90%, đơn lớp 45%. Đánh giá tỷ lệ di động, tỷ lệ thu hồi tinh trùng và đứt gãy DNA trước và sau lọc rửa. Kết quả thấy mật độ tinh trùng ở nhóm lọc đơn lớp 45% cao hơn 2 nhóm còn lại (p < 0,05). Tỷ lệ tinh trùng di động thu được trong lọc đơn lớp 45% thấp hơn 2 nhóm còn lại (p < 0,05). Nhưng khả năng thu hồi của phương pháp lọc đơn lớp 45% cao hơn 2 nhóm còn lại. Tỷ lệ đứt gãy DNA của nhóm mini-gradient và lọc đơn lớp 90% thấp hơn lọc đơn lớp 45% và trước lọc (p < 0,05). Ba phương pháp đều có thể dùng để chuẩn bị tinh trùng cho IUI. Tùy vào chất lượng tinh trùng đầu vào mà chọn phương pháp phù hợp để thu được số lượng tinh trùng di động, toàn vẹn DNA tốt nhất.
A study on developing integrated risk assessment tool for juvenile probationers
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Kim Byung Bae , Gong Jung Sik , Kim Jeong Hyeon
Published: December 2022

The current study attempts to investigate the predictive validities of the risk assessment tools that are currently being used in juvenile probation and parole in Korea. Since 2016, MOJ(Ministry of Justice) has used the JDRAI-S and JDRAI-D for a different purpose; JDRAI-S has been in use for the purpose of risk classification of juvenile delinquents while JDRAI-D has been utilized for case planning of juvenile probationers and parolees. With the two risk assessment tools being rolled out, concerns have been expressed over the predictive validity of the tools among the practitioners. More importantly, Probation officers have expressed the need to integrate the two different tools into a single, integrated risk assessment tool. Against this backdrop, the current study examines the predictive validities of JDRAI-S and JDRAI-D, and also investigates the possibility that a new tool could be constructed and demonstrate a good level of predictive validity. The results of the current study show that the two current risk assessment tools fail to demonstrate adequate levels of predictive validity. A series of ROC analyses showed that JDRAI-S has the value of AUC .64 and JDRAI-D has the value of AUC .61. Specially the predictive validity of JDRAI-D has posed a serious concern, because many items included in JDRAI-D have been shown not to be associated with recidivism. The second part of the study shows promising results. The newly constructed risk assessment tool, named as JDRAI-Ⅱ, demonstrates a very good level of predictive validity with the value of AUC .73. In addition, the sub factors of JDRAI-Ⅱ also show a good level of consistency and validity. At the end of the study, the authors provide some useful tips for future research and practices.
Study on revision of legislations regarding drunk sailing: Focusing on the conformity of the Marine Safety Act, the Water Leisure Safety Act, the Cuise ship and Ferry Business Act, and the Fishing Management and Raising Act -
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Kim Jae Kyung
Published: December 2022

The majority of trade in Korea is centered on international trade rather than local demand. Because of the topographical features of the sea on its three sides, most of the trade is carried out by sea transport. In recent years, there has been an increase in marine accidents due to the growth of the marine leisure industry, offshore fishing, and deep-sea fishing. Given that property damage and mortality are significantly higher in maritime drunk accidents than in land-based ones, it is thought that drastic remedies are required. It takes the shape of a single legal system centered on the Road Traffic Act when it comes to drunk driving, independent of the use of the vehicle, the area, the size of the driving, etc. In the case of marine drunk driving, depending on the purpose of use of the vessel, the location of the operation, and the size of the vessel, the Marine Safety Act, the Water Leisure Safety Act, the Cuise ship and Ferry Business Act, and the Fishing Management and Raising Act are applicable. The lack of uniformity in the marine drunk driving requirements, the authority for punishment and enforcement, etc., is an issue as a result. In this way, it seems necessary to solve the problem in that it goes against the principle of proportionality or appropriateness in the effectiveness and punishment of enforcement, because the punishment is different or the enforcement authority is limited despite the same drunken operation depending on the location, size of the vessel, and the purpose of use of the vessel. Therefore, the related regulations for drunken operation are considered and the purpose is to solve the problems in this paper. Consequently, it is intended to solve the problem of coherence related to drunken operation and derive a unified revision to prevent accidents of drunken operation and to provide equitable punishment by allowing the contents of each law to be unified and by deriving the consistency of each related law which the actual condition of drunken operation is reviewed, and the standards, prohibitions and penalties for drunken operation related to the current drunken operation are considered through each law in this paper.
A Study on the Countermeasures of Avatar Sex Crime
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Lee Dong Im
Published: December 2022

Meta’s generation has many net functions as it is utilized in various areas. On the other hand, dysfunctions such as character sex crimes (hereinafter referred to as avatar sex crimes) occur within the metaverse platform. Avatar is a virtual character that does not exist in reality and operates in a virtual space. By using these avatars to commit sex crimes against the other avatar, the user is suffering from indirect damage but severe mental shock. However, Avatar sex crimes are a flaw in punishment regulations, and criminals are given indulgence by not being punished. As a way to this end, the purpose of the study is to suggest a method of systematically solving within metaverse and a method of solving through enactment of laws. The research method is to identify avatar sex crimes cases on the metaverse platform based on the Internet and domestic and foreign research data, examine related punishment regulations when such crimes occur, and find out if there are legal deficiencies. And it is to examine foreign cases and suggest countermeasures to see if a system that prevents avatar sex crimes from occurring at the source is possible. As a result of the study, scholars are at odds with each other over the punishment of avatars sex crimes. However, for users, avatars are no different from their alter ego. If such an avatar is sexually assaulted by another avatar, the user feels the same form of mental pain as being directly damaged. Therefore, separate punishment provision are in the Act on Promotion of Communication Use Information Protection(hereinafter referred to as the Information and Communication Network Act), and a method to prevent avatars from accessing other avatars at a certain distance is needed. In conclusion, metaverse can be used in various areas such as the elderly, clothing sales, work, leisure activities, and interactions in the future. To this end, metaverse operators, academia, and the government should work together to find ways to respond to crimes among the adverse functions that occur in metaverse. Since the method cannot be punished by existing laws for avatar sex crimes, separate punishment regulations should be prepared, and metaverse platform operators should devise ways to fundamentally block crimes.
A Study on LED Iris Lens with Smartphone for Self-Diagnosis
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Seo Kyung Deuk , Park Kyo Shik , Kim Byung Jick , Jung Guk Young
Published: December 2022

Digital health services tend to go beyond simple health management and auxiliary means to advanced disease monitoring. The use of apps related to particular diseases such as diabetes and the circulatory system is a large increasing every year. In particular, there is connected to the brain and nervous system tissues so it is possible to diagnose the disease state of the related tissue from all the changes in the iris image. Although an iris glasses camera module was developed in the previous study, there was a limit in user convenience in the method of acquiring images using the USB communication method. In addition, if the disease is read with an opaque iris image when taking an iris photograph with a smartphone, the patient’s disease may be missed as a result of no disease, so it is important to obtain a clear iris image. This research proposed an iris recognition lens implementation of a small and can be easily carried and designed considering the safety of patients with high-definition iris image capture. In this study, an LED iris lens was designed and manufactured can iris recognition to show the crown of the autonomic nervous system. It is necessary to verify whether the developed LED iris lens can perform to show the crown of the autonomic nervous system. Measurements are classfied in two ways iris clarity through smartphones, iris clarity through Test Tool, and the number of attempts to secure a clear iris image. The development lange of the Test Tool is Python, and the Average Square Shrinking algorithm was applied to detect autonomic neuropathy in the iris. When verifying the iris, the iris data set provided by CASIA(China’s Biological Research Institute)was used as reference data. As a result of the test, The conventional app for iris recognition can obtain at most 12% of clarity which is not enough to diagnosis the diseases while using the LED iris lens on the smartphone gives 91% of the iris brightness. Additionally, the number of trials for iris recognition was only once while the conventional method needs at least 8 times to get a clear iris image. As a result of verifying the iris image by developing an LED iris lens through this study, it was possible to secure a clear iris image at the level of disease diagnosis. A clear iris reduces diagnostic errors and contributes sufficiently to patient safety. There is a lot of interest in mobile health apps for self-diagnosis. However, it is difficult to find useful App. for self-diagnosis. After applying the LED iris lens developed through this study, it is judged that it will be of practical help to disease prevention if the health status of the iris is checked periodically.
A Study on the Criminal Justice Rehabilitation System of Finland
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Kwon Joon Sung , Hyun Mun Jung , Wang Se Yeun
Published: December 2022

The method of crime suppression through punishment-oriented punishment and detention has clearly revealed its limitations in criminal policy research and practice in many countries, which is the same in Korea. In Korea, the number of people in correctional facilities has been steadily increasing since 2009. In addition, among prisoners sentenced to imprisonment or higher in the last 10 years, at least 40% return to correctional facilities, which reveals that many prisoners have not been able to adapt to society since the end of their detention. In addition, in the case of this type of detention, it appears to have a huge negative impact on not only the detainees but also their families and neighbors, so relying entirely on it has been pointed out as a factor that hinders social integration and development. Accordingly, it is restorative justice that is attracting attention as an alternative to solving this problem more efficiently. Restorative justice is a paradigm for preventing recidivism that aims to help criminals adapt to society and return to their members through coordination and mutual consultation between victims, perpetrators, and community members. In particular, the crime rate is steadily decreasing every year in Nordic countries, and it is considered that exploring their correctional policies and systems will be of great help to operate our criminal justice policy. Among them. Finland is a country and a representative welfare state that uses a representative restorative justice-based correctional policy, and has a stable system for the legal protection system, specific operational methods, and examples. Therefore, although domestic criminal policy research promoting the development of the restorative justice and legal protection welfare system needs to be actively explored and accepted, such research is still very insufficient in Korea. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the direction of the domestic legal protection welfare system through a review of Finland's criminal policy and legal protection welfare system, and to find ways to supplement and improve the deficiencies in the future. So, this study introduces Finland's legal protection and welfare system through research papers, national reports, and government statistics, and reviews our differences and suggests the current status and future direction of our legal protection and welfare system.
Discussion on Rational Role Establishment of the National Investigation Headquarters: Focusing on the law amendment on the Organization and Operation of National Police and Municipal Police
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Park Ho Hyun
Published: December 2022

In the past, police were not a human rights protection agency for the people. It was just a part of the state's power. However, the police have come to realize that they have to change themselves according to social changes. Despite such efforts, however, police and prosecutors have formed a relationship between top and bottom in the investigation. But most of the investigations are handled by police. Therefore, it is a problem that investigative powers are granted to prosecutors. That is, it can be a problem in terms of rapid investigation and the protection of people's human rights. The police have tried to solve these problems. These efforts by the police gave them the right to close the primary investigation. However, it can be a problem to concentrate power on one institution. In the end, if power is concentrated in one institution, the human rights of the people may be violated. Therefore, the National Investigation Headquarters was launched through the revision of the police law. The establishment of the National Investigation Headquarters serves as a control tower for investigations. Nevertheless, it is pointed out that the National Investigation Headquarters needs policy alternatives in various areas, including organization and personnel management. This paper will find out the problems the National Investigation Headquarters has. Then I would like to present a policy direction on this.
The Effect of GeoGebra Software in Calculus for Mathematics Teacher Students
Authors: Nongharnpituk Prapaporn , Yonwilad Wannatida , Khansila Paweena
Published: December 2022

The objectives of these mixed methods were to 1) improve students’ performance in calculus by using GeoGebra software and 2) investigate students’ experiences with and perspectives on using GeoGebra software in calculus. The participants were 58 mathematics teacher students at a university in Thailand. The instruments in this study were a test; this was called the Calculus Achievement Test (CAT), which consists of limits and continuity; a derivative of function; and its application; and a questionnaire with an interview with a student. The statistics for qualitative data were gathered from instruction; we used percentages, mean scores, standard deviations, and a one-sample t-test; while quantitative data was gathered from students’ reflections and interviews. The results showed: 1) the results of the one-sample t-test show that using GeoGebra Software in Calculus is effective in students’ performance; 2) the data, the quantitative findings show that students were more interested and excited during the intervention. Students could better show their creativity and learn about themselves because of the intervention. Teaching calculus with GeoGebra embedded is a good and effective way to do things. The finding shows a good chance of developing technology-integrated math curricula for teaching and learning calculus.
Penggunaan Teknik Think-Pair-Share untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa dan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi Akuntansi
Authors: Misniar Ema , Listiani Elvi , Hidayat Ade
Published: December 2022

Pembelajaran Kooperatif menjadi isu yang cukup populer untuk meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa. Penelitian ini menerapkan pembelajaran kooperatif dengan tipe think-pair-share pada kelas IPS di SMA yang terdiri dari 31 orang siswa dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran ekonomi akuntansi. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas menjadi pilihan yang tepat pada penelitian ini, yang kemudian diterapkan dalam dua siklus. Hasilnya adalah meningkatnya keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran ekonomi akuntansi.
Aşındırma işlemi uygulanmış bazı ağaç malzemelerde su bazlı koruyucu katmanların doğal yaşlandırma etkisine karşı renk değişimi
Authors: BAYRAKTAR D. Kemal , KESİK Haci İsmail
Published: December 2022

Ahşap yapıların ve yapı malzemelerinin dayanıklılığı ve hizmet süresi, yapı kalitesi ve ekonomisinde en önemli konulardan biridir ve yapılarda ahşap yapı elemanlarının rutubet almasını engelleyen iyi bir tasarım, yapıya uzun bir hizmet ömrü sağlayacaktır. Fakat bazı yapılarda ve kullanım yerlerinde alınacak tasarım önlemleri dahi ahşabın hizmet ömrünü etkilememekte ve bu malzeme, rutubet kaynaklı mantar çürümelerine ve böcek ataklarına, yanmaya maruz kalabilmektedir. Çalışmada sodyum bikarbonat (NaHCO3) ile aşındırma işlemi (1, 2 ve 3 Atü) gerçekleştirilerek (püskürtme işlemiyle) yüzey ondüleli hale getirilmiş ve akabinde ASTM D 1413-007 (2007) standardına göre çeşitli çözelti konsantrasyonlarında (% 5, 7 ve 9) emprenye işlemine tabi tutulmuştur. En yüksek retensiyon değeri ladin odununda % 7 konsantrasyon ve 3 ATÜ’de (% 32,46), en düşük retensiyon meşe odununda % 9 konsantrasyon ve 1 ATÜ’de (% 5,22) belirlenmiştir. Ahşap malzemenin ikincil bir işlemle korunmasına yönelik su bazlı boya/vernik sistemleriyle üst yüzey işlemleri yapılmıştır. 12 aylık periyotla doğal yaşlandırma yapılarak, ahşabın dış hava etkilerine maruz kaldığı şartlar altında renk değişim değerlerinden (L*) ışıklılık değer değişimi belirlenmiştir. L* ışıklılık değeri odun türüne göre en yüksek kestane odununda (44,34), aşındırma etkisine göre en yüksek L* kontrol örneğinde, emprenye faktörüne göre L* değeri % 9 sodyum bikarbonatta (43,59), vernik/boya faktörüne göre L* en yüksek su bazlı vernikte (54,25) olarak gerçekleşirken 0,05 önem düzeyinde tüm faktörler anlamlı bulunmuştur.
PENGARUH KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI KELUARGA DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI IPS SMA NEGERI 2 MANADO
Authors: Kandori Iwan , Manongko Allen C.H , Supit Christilia
Published: December 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh fasilitas belajar dan cara mengajar guru terhadap minat belajar siswa di kelas XI IPS SMA Negeri 2 Manado. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode survey dengan sampel 46  orang. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah teknik kuisioner (angket) dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan metode analisis regresi linier ganda, analisis korelasi sederhana dan analisis korelasi ganda. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan  Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Keluarga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap. Prestasi Belajar siswa di kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Manado sebesar 86% dengan jumlah thitung> ttabel = 16,7108 > 2,01537. Motivasi Belajar berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa di kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Manado sebesar 40% dengan jumlah thitung > ttabel = 5,4332 > 2,01537. Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Keluarga dan Motivasi Belajar berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Prestasi Belajar di kelas XI IPS SMA Negeri 2 Manado sebesar 87% dengan jumlah fhitung 103,376 > ftabel =  > 3,214.
Prevalence of HBsAg among patients attending a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Ifeoma Tochi Cookey  , Kenneth Chukwuma Odenigbo  , Blessing Jachinma Okonko  , Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko
Published: December 2022

Nigeria has one of the greatest disease burdens from chronic viral hepatitis. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is an important public health problem worldwide, more than two million people. Globally, around 96% of viral hepatitis deaths are attributable to HBV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) but the prevalence of these infections is poorly characterized. Thus, this study aimed to investigate seroepidemiological aspects of HBV infection and its associated factors among patients attending a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Serum samples from 92 participants were screened for a serological marker of HBV infection (HBsAg) by Monolisa HBsAg ULTRA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit (manufactured by BIO RAD Laboratories, California, United States) following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Of the 92 patients tested, 10 (10.9%) were positive while 82 (89.1%) were negative. Among them (10/92), the majority were females (11.0%, 8/73) than males (10.5%, 2/19); the highest prevalence rate of an HBsAg occurred in the age group of 21-30 years (17.6%, 3/17). A higher prevalence of HBV (13.2%, 9/68) occurred in the married than singles (4.2%, 1/24). This study showed a high seroprevalence (10.9%), which indicates a rise in the prevalence of HBV in the study area. The findings of this study confirm the findings of other studies that HBV is endemic in Nigeria. These finding views females and males as fairly equivalent in the risk of HBV infection. As the prevalence of young adults were higher than older adults, this is considered cogent as younger adults are implicated as risk factors for HBV infection. This study adds important granularity to our understanding of the hepatitis epidemic. Large cross-sectional studies are needed to better characterize HBV prevalence, but mass screening may not be warranted.
A inteligência dos territórios e o princípio ativo das redes: um ensaio exploratório sobre a inteligência coletiva
Authors: Covas António Manuel Alhinho , Covas Maria das Mercês Cabrita de Mendonça
Published: December 2022

RESUMO:Na sociedade da informação e do conhecimento em que vivemos, os mercados e as redes são as duas faces da mesma moeda, se quisermos, os dois sistemas operativos dessa mesma sociedade e, portanto, também, das diversas dinâmicas territoriais. No que diz respeito ao admirável mundo novo das redes teremos, desde logo, uma nova repartição entre o poder e o saber, em consequência da aplicação, mesma, do princípio distributivo das redes, em segundo lugar, um novo quadro teórico-prático consubstanciado pela teoria do ator-rede, em terceiro lugar, a missão e as funções levadas à prática pela novel curadoria territorial e, finalmente, a culminar todo este edifício da inteligência coletiva territorial, as leis gerais do desenvolvimento territorial  que inspirarão e orientarão todo o trabalho dos sistemas operativos já referidos. A cooperação e a parceria entre os incumbentes do mercado e das redes são, por isso, uma luminosa promessa de futuro.
Penggunaan Pupuk Organik Cair Batang Pisang Untuk Tanaman Jagung Di Kelompok Tani Sumber Rezeki Di Mendalo Darat Di Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Nasution Hasriati , Saad Asmadi , Yusfaneti
Published: December 2022

Tanaman jagung manis (Zea mays saharata Sturt) merupakan salah satu jenis makan pokok bisa menggantikan beras. Jagung manis paling banyak dibudidayakan setelah padi. Jagung manis dapat diolah langsung direbus karena rasanya cukup manis. Kelompok tani Sumber Rezeki Desa Mendalo Darat mengusahakan penanaman jagung manis selain tanaman sayuran lainnya karena itu penyuluh akan memberikan cara pembuatan pupuk cair dari batang pisang setelah jadi akan diberikan pada tanaman jagung manis yang  ditanam pada jenis tanah Ultisol. Pengabdian yang dilakukan nantinya berupa penyuluhan materi dan demo langsung dilapangan direncanakan selama 3 bulan mulai dari survei pendahuluan, penentuan jadwal dan melakukan sosialisasi penyuluhan dalam pembuatan pupuk organik cair dari bahan baku batang pisang untuk tanaman  jagung manis. Penyuluhan dilakukan dua tahap yaitu dengan metode memberikan materi yang berkaitan dengan penggunaan kompos untuk pupuk organik tanaman kacang panjang. Setelah itu dilanjutkan dengan melaksanakan demo langsung di lapangan cara pemberian pupuk organik cair dari batang pisang pada tanaman jagung manis pada kelompok tani Sumber Rezeki. Untuk kelancaran  pelaksanaan pengabdian. Maka Tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat menyediakan seperti bahan yang dibutuhkan dalam penyuluhan dan demo yaitu batang Pisang untuk buat pupuk organik cair, ember yang ada tutupnya, gula, EM 4 mikroorganisme, cangkul, parang dan air bersih. Sebelumnya disiapkan juga penggandaan materi, alat peraga alat foto dan menyiapkan konsumsi saat demo dalam Penggunaan Pupuk Organik Cair dari Batang Pisang Untuk Tanaman jagung manis di Kelompok tani Sumber Rezeki di Desa Mendalo Darat Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Hasil dari pengabdian terlihat sangat antusias dalam mengikuti materi penyuluhan dan demo  pembuatan pupuk cair batang pisang dan penanaman, serta cara pemberian pupuk organik cair batang pisang untuk tanaman jagung. Dan dari wawancara akhir kelompok tani sudah paham mereka sudah dapat cara mengerti cara penggunaan pupuk organik cair dari batang pisang dan tanaman jagung terlihat subur setelah tanam di lapangan.
KAMU HASTANELERİNDE İDARİ SORUŞTURMALARDAKİ YAPILAN HATALAR
Authors: ÖZEN Ali
Published: December 2022

Kamu sağlık sisteminin bir parçası olan ve yataklı tedavi merkezi olarak hizmet veren hastanelerde bu hizmetlerin yürütülmesinde görev alan kamu personelinin uymakla mükellef olduğu sorumluluk ve yükümlülükleri bulunmaktadır. Görevini icra ederken hata-kusur-kasıt veya kayıtsızlık gibi nedenlerle kamu personeli hukukunu ihlal eden kişiler aleyhinde açılan disiplin soruşturmalarının adalet ve hakkaniyet içerisinde objektif bir şekilde yürütülmesi esastır ve kamu düzeninin korunması bakımında büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışma kamu hastanelerinde idari soruşturmaların yürütülmesi sırasında gerçekleşmiş ve gerçekleşmesi muhtemel hataları ilgili mevzuat ve bu konuya ilişkin çalışmaların ışığında değerlendirmekte ve aynı zamanda mesleki deneyim sürecinde tanık olunan soruşturma verilerini içermektedir.
Nutritional Knowledge and Ergogenic Aid Using Status of Competitive and Recreational Cyclists
Authors: SAK Dilara , DAYI Taygun , GÜNAY Erkan , ÖNİZ Adile
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to determine cyclists’ nutritional knowledge and habits, and nutritional ergogenic aid usage and shed light on the relation between cyclists’ nutritional knowledge and ergogenic aid usage. It was conducted in Cyprus. There were three groups (study groups: competitive cyclists-CC, recreational cyclists-RC; control group-CG: sedentary adults). Data were collected with a questionnaire that had three sections (the first two sections were related to general nutritional habits, ergogenic aids, anthropometric measurements, and the last section included The Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire-NSKQ). All data were evaluated by Statistical Package for the Social Science-SPSS version 24.0. Totally 174 adults participated voluntarily in this study (n: 58 for each group). CC and RC skipped their main meals and smoked less than CG (p
Quality of Service Enhancement in Wireless LAN and MANET
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Autonomous, India, Murugesan Senthil ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Autonomous, India,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Autonomous, India,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Autonomous, India, Venkata Krishna , Mupparaju Narendra , Kommi Rayudu
Published: December 2022

In this dissertation, the author introduces a novel MAC technique that uses directional antennas to reduce interference, allowing the channel effectively reuse in various places. A node will wait for the Additional Control Gap (ACG) period after exchanging the RTSCTS packet using the suggested protocol before starting the transmission of data packets. Other nodes in the area may plan simultaneous transmission at this ACG time by exchanging RTSCTS packets with one another. This technique of installing directional antennas to avoid interference while simultaneously ensuring simultaneous transmissions among nodes in the vicinity may enhance the overall throughput and latency of wireless ad hoc networks. The suggested MAC protocol, in combination with TCP, serves to lessen the possibility of medium congestion and collisions in multi-hop situations by scheduling simultaneous transmissions. After identifying the bottleneck node on the high-traffic route, the heavy-traffic route moved to a different dedicated path to facilitate longhop flow. This makes it feasible for longhop flow to use the completely available bandwidth of the recently allotted dedicated lane and ensures that traffic on the congested route will reduce. Additionally, the dissertation offers a simple but efficient hybrid model as a solution to the issues that could come up when carrying out disaster relief activities. According to the suggested concept, stationary SANET grid nodes that is installed will allow mobile MANET nodes that are more than 13 kilometres outside of the transmission range of the infrastructure network to connect to the internet and the central command. In the case of a disaster, this method increases the coverage area of MANET nodes, enabling those nodes to connect with and exchange data with the rescue and relief operations centre
Fog nowcasting over the IGI airport, New Delhi, India using decision tree
Authors: Dhangar Narendra , NPARDE AVINASH , AHMED RIZWAN , SVVDPRASAD DASARI , MANILAL DEEN
Published: December 2022

In the modeling framework, forecasting fog onset and its dissipation time is challenging work, which typically becomes a threshold problem in very dense fog (50m <Vis < 0m) cases. In addition, poor/inaccurate fog forecasts may create dangerous situations for the airline sector, where the accuracy of short-range forecasts is very essential. In the present study, we have developed a statistical tool based on real-time observational data to nowcast the dense fog events at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, India. The high temporal resolution observational dataset is available from three years of the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) campaign. The performance of this tool for 6 dense fog events is verified with observed visibility data. The results reveal that this tool has the significant nowcasting skill for very dense fog prediction with a success rate of around 66%. This satisfactory agreement between the nowcasting tool and visibility builds the confidence to predict more dense/very dense fog events in the future after some fine-tuning in the present nowcasting tool.
Performance evaluation of calibrated radiation-based ET0 equations against standard FAO56-PM model in humid climatic condition
Authors: Tomar ArvindSingh
Published: December 2022

In this study conducted with specific objective to evaluate performance of original and calibrated versions of different radiation-based ET0 equations in comparison to standard FAO56-PM model for humid Dehradun district of Uttarakhand (India), it was found that all calibrated ET0 equations performed much better in comparison to their original versions.

The calibration coefficients were found to decrease in the range of 5.37% (Val 1) to 42.62% (M-B) while it was increased in between 4.83% (S-S) and 82.57% (F24-Rad). All equations (except Val 1, Han, C-R and dB-S) after calibration showed significant increment in value of agreement index (D) in between 0.58% (MP-T) and 64.43% (M-B). With calibrated versions of Val 1, Han, C-R and dB-S equations, value of D was decreased to the tune of 0.95%, 2.76%, 3.40% and 3.48%, respectively and yielded increased RMSE values as 26.72% (Val 1), 20.60% (Han), 42.22% (C-R), and 40.13% (dB-S), while calibrated versions of remaining 16 equations showed significant decrement in RMSE values in between 26.39% (MP-T) and 85.79% (B-G). The values of MAXE, MBE, PE and SEE for calibrated equations decreased in the range from 15.05% (Val 1) to 593.77% (F24-R); 41.28% (X-S) to 429.47% (dB-S); 13.52% (Han) to 97.02% (B-G), and 5.25% (Val 1) to 42.63% (M-B), respectively, whereas after calibration, values of these statistical indices increased in the range of 75.00% (Val 1) to 373.33% (Tan); 299.17% (Val 1); 59.27% (Han) to 299.17% (Val 1), and 4.73% (S-S) to 82.83% (F24-Rad).

The calibrated B-G, MP-T, P-T, and Val 2 equations yielded best R values as 0.99 with decrement in their original coefficients of 34.24%, 8.05%, 13.90% and 17.52%, respectively, while worst results in terms of higher R value were found with calibrated Bert (1.13) and X-S (0.60) equations.
Retorika Nation Branding dalam Pesona Indonesia sebagai Media Pemasaran Pariwisata Indonesia
Authors: Anggraini Dhita Paramita , Winarsih Anis Dwi , Ulya Ayu Fitriatul
Published: December 2022

Promosi pariwisata merupakan aspek yang kini menjadi fokus pemerintah dalam meningkatkan potensi sektor pariwisata. Meski aspek infrastruktur juga penting, tetapi perbaikan infrastruktur memakan waktu lebih lama daripada promosi. Salah satu langkah konkret pemerintah Indonesia untuk mempromosikan pariwisata adalah dengan meluncurkan “Pesona Indonesia” sebagai nation branding yang merepres-entasikan daya Tarik pariwisata di Indonesia. Pesona Indonesia merupakan channel yang dibuat oleh Kementerian Parwisata untuk mempromosikan pariwisata di Indonesia. Selain tersedia dalam bentuk layanan website, calon wisatawan juga dapat melihat video cinematic terkait pariwisata di Indonesia. Hal tersebut dimaksudkan agar dapat menarik wisatawan untuk berkunjung ke tempat tersebut. Semakin banyak wisatawan yang berkunjung, maka akan semakin besar pula pendapatan negara dari sector pariwisata. Penjelasan setiap tempat pariwisata di ‘Pesona Indonesia’ menggunakan bahasa yang sangat menarik. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui terdapat  dua jenis bentuk retorika yang sering dipakai  yakni yang berup diksi dan gaya bahasa.
Eksistensi dan Urgensi Kurikulum Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Perguruan Tinggi Umum
Authors: Juhana Hendri , Yamin Mohammad , Arifin Bambang Samsul , Ruswandi Uus
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui bagaimana eksistensi dan urgensi kurikulum pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam diPerguruan Tinggi Umum menghadapi era modern saat ini. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan adanya upaya pengembangan dan penerapan pembelajaran PAI di PTU sebagai mata kuliah terapan yang mana Dosen PAI lebih ditekankan harapan kepada mahasiswa supaya mampu dan konsisten dalam pengimplementasian nilai-nilai ajaran Islam baik ajaran Ibadah maupun ajaran moral yang ditujukan untuk mencari keridhoan Allah SWT. Pola internalisasi nilai-nilai kurikulum PAI berkorelasi dengan pembentukan karakter mahasiswa moderat. Konten kurikulum menjelaskan metodologi memahami Islam, ijtihad sebagai proses pengembangan hukum Islam, ragam persoalan khilafiyah dalam Islam, konsep akhlak dan pengaplikasiannya dalam berperilaku, konsep dakwah dan amar ma’ruf nahi munkar dalam Islam, konsep jihad dalam Islam dan perwujudannya. Terkait eksistensi, Pendidikan Agama Islam di perguruan tinggi umum sejak era reformasi hingga saat ini telah mengalami perubahan sebanyak tiga kali. Kurikulum PAI Tahun 2000 merupakan kelanjutan dari paradigma kurikulum era Orde Baru, yang berorientasi murni pada akidah, syariah, dan akhlak. Adapun Kurikulum PAI Tahun 2002 mengindikasikan pergeseran paradigma dan perubahan materi secara radikal di mana agama diletakkan dalam konteks realitas yang selalu dinamis. Sedangkan Kurikulum PAI Tahun 2013 itu lebih menonjolkan pendekatan pembelajaran berbasis proses keilmuan dan aktivitas.
Diabetes Self Care, Resilience and Quality of Life among Patients with Type II Diabetes
Authors: Khan Zahra , Kazmi Umm E Rubab
Published: December 2022

Diabetes is highly prevalent disease in Pakistan, and it greatly impacts the quality of life of its patients. Diabetes self-care and resilience can be significant in this regard. Objective: To find out the relation among diabetes self-care, resilience, and quality of life in patients with type II diabetes. Methods: The correlation research design was used along with purposive sampling to select the sample (N=200) from Government and private hospitals of Lahore. 11 items Summary Diabetes Self-care Activity scale (SDSCA), 18 items Trait Resilience Scale (TRS) and 15 items Diabetes Quality of Life (DQOL) scale were used in the study. Researchers translated English versions of TRS and DQOL scales into Urdu language following the Lexion Equivalence method of translation. Results: Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relation between general diet and resilience (.61, p< 0.5), Blood glucose and resilience (.53, p < 0.5) and between resilience and quality of life (.77, p<0.5).  Multiple linear regression revealed that self-care activities significantly predict quality of life. Conclusions: The more the patients are following self-care activities, the better will be their quality of life. The study will be helpful for clinical psychologists to boost the resilience of patients with diabetes
Comparative Evaluation of Postoperative Pain Following Single Visit and Two Visit Endodontic Therapy in Non-vital Teeth
Authors: Waseem Rida Fatima , Khan Kiran Imtiaz , Khan Mansoor , Moiz Anum , Jehan Nazia , Zahir Huma
Published: December 2022

Management of postoperative pain is a challenge for clinicians providing root canal therapy and a primary concern for patients as it directly affects their quality of life. Traditionally, multiple-visit endodontic treatment has been employed. In modern endodontics, single-visit endodontic therapy is becoming popular. Objectives: To compare frequency of postoperative pain following single and two-visit endodontic therapy in non-vital teeth. Methods: Randomized Controlled Trial was conducted at Operative Dentistry Department, Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad. Each patient was assigned to group A or B with 140 participants in each group. Access, cleaning, and shaping were performed on the first visit. At the first visit, teeth in group A were obturated using guttapercha, whereas Group B was obturated after one week. Patients were instructed to mark the severity of pain at intervals of 6 hours, 24 hours, and 7 days after treatment. Results: 280 patients were divided into two groups of 140 each. Overall mean age and standard deviation was 27.35 + 7.18. At 6 hours, 123 group A and 119 group B patients experienced pain. 113 patients in group A and 105 patients in group B reported pain at 24 hours. On the 7th day, the number of patients in groups A and B that had pain was 8 and 7 respectively. P-value was not statistically significant. Conclusion: This study found no difference in the incidence of postoperative pain in non-vital teeth, irrespective of the number of endodontic treatment visits.
Evaluation of patient satisfaction with fixed Prosthodontic therapy visiting Prosthodontic department of a Teaching Dental Hospital
Authors: Zubair Naila , Raza Muhammad , Khan Muhammad Sartaj , Ubaid Bushra , Alam Afshan , Hashim Lubna , Ali Zahida
Published: December 2022

One of the important aspects of any successful prosthodontics treatment is the satisfaction level of patients with that particular treatment. Crowns and fixed partial dentures besides fulfilling clinical and laboratory norms must also satisfy the needs of patients. Objective: To evaluate satisfaction level of patients with crown and bridge they received in the past. Methods:  This cross sectional study had a total of one hundred patients (males and females) who were evaluated for the satisfaction level of crown and bridges they received in recent past. Through a convenient sampling technique and present inclusion and exclusion criteria only those patients were considered who presented with the problem other than the existing fixed prostheses under consideration for the study. Self structured questionnaire was used to assess patient’s satisfaction on the basis of type of prosthesis used, material of prosthesis, mastication, perceived aesthetics, taste of food and foul smell. Data were analysed through SPSS version 23.0. Results: Study had 46 males and 54 females with a mean age of 37 years. Majority of patients presented with metallic ceramic crowns. Approximately 79% patients were found to be comfortable with mastication. Most of the patients (98%) were satisfied with aesthetic while 93% patients did not feel any bad smell. A very small percentage of patients were not satisfied with their taste of food and speech. Conclusions: Overall satisfaction of patients on a scale from 1-10 showed that maximum number of patients were found to be satisfied from their previous crown and fixed partial denture treatment.