bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PREVALENCE OF DRY EYE SYNDROME AMONG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DEPENDING ON VARIOUS RISK FACTORS
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Nikulich I.F. ,   Novosibirsk Regional Clinical Hospital, Salopekina E.V. ,   Novosibirsk Regional Clinical Hospital
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Dry eye syndrome is widespread, with an incidence ranging from 5% to 50%, reaching up to 75% in some populations. The number of patients with this pathology is growing every year, while there is a tendency to increase in the incidence at a young age. Aim of the study. To estimate the frequency of DES among medical university students depending on various risk factors. Materials and methods. 52 students of medical university participated in extensive ophthalmic investigation, the median age was 22.8 ± 2.6 years. The OSDI (ocular surface disease index) questionnaire is used to evaluate subjective symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Risk factors for the development and progression of DES were registered: long-term wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for respiratory organs and the eye surface, wearing of soft contact lenses, keratorefractive surgery, and diseases of eye and blepharon in past medical history, duration of electronic devices use. Results. The OSDI questionnaire revealed the presence of DES in 56% of the subjects: mild — in 38%, moderate — in 12%, severe — in 6%; the tear film break-up time (TFBT) revealed the presence of DES in 48%. The presence of at least one DES risk factor was found in 71% of students, two factors — in 26.9%, and three or more — in 13.5%. Long-term computer use (50%), prolonged wearing of PPE for respiratory organs and the eye surface (30.7%) and wearing soft contact lenses (19.2%) were the most common. A relationship between the presence of risk factors and the prevalence of DES has been established: according to OSDI questionnaire the prevalence of DES is greater than 30% in persons with risk factors, and according to TFBT is greater than 14%. Conclusion. The revealed high incidence of DES among medical students is a result of scientific and technological progress (computerization in all areas including education), current epidemiological situation (wearing of personal protective equipment) and noticeable increase in the number of ophthalmological patients who need vision correction (with soft contact lenses or keratorefractive surgery). The presence of these risk factors reinforces already existing increasing trend in the prevalence of DES.
FREQUENCY OF DETECTION OF PERIPHERAL VITREOCHORIORETINAL DYSTROPHIES AMONG NSMU STUDENTS WITH VARIOUS DEGREES OF MYOPIA
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Nikulich I.F. ,   State Novosibirsk Regional Clinical Hospital, Grigoryeva N.S. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Kessler M.S. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University
Published: September 2022

Peripheral chorioretinal dystrophies (PCRD), common among young patients, pose a serious risk in the development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and, subsequently, blindness. This study presents the data of a survey and an ophthalmological examination of 30 students of the Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia regarding this pathology, its association with gender, length of the anteroposterior segment of eyeball and the degree of myopic refraction was revealed. Of the 30 students examined, 17 (21 eyes) were diagnosed with PCRD, of which 9 were female (53%) and 8 male (47%), and rhegmatogenous dystrophies were more common in the superior temporal and inferior temporal quadrants. The infero-nasal sector often remained intact. Contrary to expectations, PCRD was detected among 2/3 of students with low myopia, half of students with moderate myopia and half — with high myopia, as well as in the control group of emmetropes, which makes us reconsider the issue of the etiology of the disease and search for other leading predisposing factors, in addition to high myopia.
Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcomes of Metastatic Carcinoma with Unknown Primary: A Single Institution Experience
Authors: Tali Tavseef Ahmad , Amin Fiza , Khan Nazir Ahmad , Ahmad Dar Javaid , Manzoor Najmi Arshad , Ahmad Sofi Mushtaq , Rashid Shahid , Aijaz Kitab Waseem , Shaf Murtaza , Akhter Mansoora
Published: September 2022

Background: Cancer of unknown primary origin (CUP) is a heterogeneous group of cancers defined by the presence of metastatic disease with no identified primary. CUP has been reported to comprise approximately 2% to 5% of all cancer cases. With the availability of sophisticated imaging techniques and targeted therapies in the treatment of cancer, the extent of workup in CUP remains a challenge and should be based on the clinical presentation, radiological imaging, tumour biomarkers, pathology with immunhistochemistry and the patient’s ability to tolerate therapy. Objectives: To study the incidence, clinical presentation, histology, treatment modalities used, survival and lacunae in not establishing the diagnosis of primary.Materials & Methods: This was a retroprospective study done between January 2014 to December 2018. 650 patients of cancer of unknown primary at presentation were enrolled in this study. After going through various investigations, primary of 387 patients were detected & hence, were excluded from this study. Primary could not be detected in 263 patients even after going through comprehensive work up and henceforth, these were taken up for this study. Demographics, imaging, pathology and treatment data were analyzed from the case records retrospectively between 1st January 2014 to June 2017. The data was collected prospectively between July 2017 to December 2018. Patients with histopathological evidence of metastatic lesion were included and patients whose primary were detected after comprehensive work-up were excluded from this study. Results: Incidence of unknown primary was 0.65 per 1 lakh population. Majority of the patients were from rural areas (77.9%) & most of the patients were in the age group of 61-80 years (47.1%). Male to female ratio was 1.45:1. Abdominal pain (29.7%) and bone pain (20.5%) were the most common clinical symptoms reported. Computed Tomography & PET-CT scans detected primary lesions in 156 out of 650 (24%) & 12 out of 33 (33.3%) patients respectively. Adenocarcinoma was the most common histology (58.6%). The most common treatment modality received by the patients was external beam radiotherapy (12.5%). The median survival of the studied patients was 6-12 months. Conclusion: Patients presenting with metastatic carcinoma with unknown primary have poor outcomes. These patients need a patientcentred, streamlined, rapid diagnostic pathway. The outcome of these patients with standard chemotherapy remains poor. Larger studies with other therapeutic and novel agents are warranted to improve the treatment outcomes.
Long Term Clinical Outcome and Prognostic Factors after Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of Breast
Authors: AsavachaIsuvikom Ativitch , Somintara Ongart , Namuangchan Yotdanai , Aphivatanasiri Chaiwat , Wongbuddha Anongporn
Published: September 2022

Objectives: The retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcome after treatment of patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ of breast and reanalyzed the prognostic factors related to recurrence rate and disease free survival(DFS) using long-term follow-up. Material & Methods: Between January 2008 and July 2021, 130 patients previously diagnosed ductal carcinoma in situ underwent surgery. We collected retrospective data characteristic data, radiology data, operative data, pathology data, clinical outcome and time to breast tumor recurrence. Median follow-up time was 51.5 months. Results: The 12-year cumulative incidence of tumor recurrence and re- excision in 130 patients were 6.92%(9 patients) and 12.31%(16 patients). Among 9 patients, 5 patients had locoregional recurrence, 3 patients had distant metastasis recurrence and 1 patient had both. Ki-67(OR, 1.06;95% CI 1.00 – 1.11); p-value = 0.045) was associated with an increase risk of recurrence tumor in multivariable analysis. Simple mastectomy(41.54%) and wide excision (38.46%) were the most surgery in this study. Conclusion: The retrospective study showed the 12-year cumulative incidence of recurrence tumor. Although Ki-67 increased risk of recurrence tumor.
Delays to Cancer Care, Exploring the Factors Associated with Barriers to Accessing Comprehensive Cancer Care in Eswatini: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Xolisile Dlamaini , Lomalanga Hlophe , Thokozani Maseko , Nonhlanhla Mahlalela , Mandzisi Mkhontfo , Zanele Nhlabatsi , Nomxolisi Mabuza , Debrah Vambe , Samson Haumba
Published: September 2022

Background: Cancer care in low-middle income countries is very poor. About 85% of preventable cancers such as cervical cancers are contributing factors to mortality rate which is 18 times higher in low middle-income countries. This is partly due to observed delays and underutilization of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services in developing countries, and delays in seeking health care when symptoms start or inadequacy or lack of services. Similar trends in delays are observed in Eswatini, and this study was conducted to identify the causes of such delays in Eswatini. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted among cancer survivors and health workers. Focused group discussions were conducted among the cancer survivors from all four regions in the country using a focus group discussion topic guide. The health workers were enrolled as key informants and face-to-face interviews were conducted using a key informant interview guide. The key informants were hospital managers such as Hospital Administrators, Hospital Matrons, and Hospital Senior Medical Officers from all major hospitals and health centres in the country. Results: The findings showed that causes of cancer delays were due to patient related delays which include fear of cancer diagnosis and denial that led to delay in seeking care; shock, disbelief, and fear at time of diagnosis which delayed use of treatment services. Part of the delays were due to health system related delays which include lack of knowledge by health care workers; inadequacy of infrastructure and skill for delivering cancer services in the health system; delays in being (properly) diagnosed and treated for cancer. Conclusion: Cancer care delays in Eswatini relate to both the patient and the health system. These findings should be using in developing strategies to improve cancer care in Eswatini and to replan cancer programs so that they meet the needs of cancer patients.
Efficacy of Oral Pilocarpine for Reduction of Post Radiotherapy Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Prospective Randomized Institution-based Study
Authors: Agrawal Shivangi , Gupta Shivani , Gothwal Ravinder Singh , Meena Ramraj , Kakkar Abhinav
Published: September 2022

Purpose of study: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral pilocarpine concomitantly with radiation treatment for the prevention of radiation induced xerostomia in Head and Neck cancer patients. Material and methods: A prospective randomized study was carried out on 60 histopathological proven squamous cell cancer patients of Head and neck region. All patients received a total radiation dose of 66Gy /33 fraction/6.2 weeks (2Gy/fraction, 5 days/ week) on Telecobalt machine with or without concurrent chemotherapy. The concurrent chemotherapy eligible patients received, weekly chemotherapy courses using cisplatin 30 mg/m2. Patients in the study group received oral pilocarpine 5.0 mg three times a day starting 3 days prior to start of radiotherapy and continued for 3 months post radiotherapy. Patients were evaluated on subjective basis based on Zimmerman Questionnaire and EORTC QLQ HN 35. The statistical analysis was done by Paired sample T test. Results: The average Zimmerman Xerostomia score for all parameters combined was as follows: First assessment -100mm vs 100mm; Second assessment -50mm vs 45mm; Third assessment -59mm vs 52mm; Fourth assessment -64mm vs 57mm, Fifth assessment -71mm vs 68. As per QLQ-HN 35 questionnaire used for assessment of quality of life of patients in both groups, we observed that better scores were obtained in the pilocarpine group in comparison to control group. Conclusion: In the present study, the effectiveness of Pilocarpine given during and 3 months post radiotherapy was observed in terms of better compliance during radiation treatment. Most of the patients had less subjective symptoms with lesser grades of toxicities observed during various phases of assessment post RT.
Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease of The Larynx Mimicking Malignancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Dalar Sevda , Saraydaroglu Ozlem , Ozmen Omer Afsin
Published: September 2022

Immunoglobulin G4–related disease is characterized by increased serum immunoglobulin G4 level, enlargement in the relevant organs and histopathologically intense storiform fibrosis, lymphoplasmacytic infiltration rich in immunoglobulin G4 positive plasma cells, and obliterative phlebitis. In this report, a patient who underwent a laryngeal biopsy with a pre-diagnosis of malignancy, but had findings consistent with immunoglobulin G4–related disease in the biopsy sample, is described. Immunoglobulin G4–related disease can be seen in very rare localizations. It should be kept in mind in differential diagnosis when tissues especially containing inflammation rich in plasma cells are encountered. Clinical, laboratory and pathological correlation is extremely important in the diagnosis of an immunoglobulin G4-related disease.
Management of Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland with Liver Metastasis: A Case Report
Authors: Fabian Sofyan Rian , Shalmont Grace , Tjiptoningsih Umi Mangesti
Published: September 2022

Objective: Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) is rarely found as one type of salivary gland malignancy, especially the parotid gland. Based on data only covers 0.86% of all cases of salivary gland malignancies with an annual incidence rate of 0.01 cases per 100,000 population. Liver metastasis from this type of cancer is very uncommon. Methode: We reported a 64-year-old female patient who presented with a lump in the left neck which enlarged within four years. Total parotidectomy and modified radical neck dissection were done and the diagnosis of lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland was establishes based on pathology examination. The patient was then given adjuvant radiotherapy. Five months after initial treatment, the patient shows no locoregional recurrence. However, the patient developed multifocal liver metastases which were deemed inoperable. Results: Liver metastases in the case of lymphoepithelial carcinoma have a worse prognosis than other types of cancer because it usually manifests in multiple and disseminated lesions rather than solitary.
Knowledge of Rdt and Rt-Pcr for Covid-19 Detection among Medical Laboratory Technician and Medical Laboratory Technologist
Authors: Rizki Kurniawan Muhammad , Fitriani Safari Wulan , Sandra  Wilujeng Roro Enggar , Restiyani
Published: September 2022

Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). WHO declared COVID-19 as pandemic On March 11. Methods: RDT dan RT PCR was used for SARS-CoV-2 detection. Medical laboratory technicians and medical laboratory technologists play a vital role to provide the clinical support for the diagnosis of Covid-19. They must have good knowledge of the diagnosis methods to avoid the inaccurate or missed results. This study investigated the level of knowledge of them RDT and RT-PCR. The research design used was descriptive with a cross-sectional approach used questionnaire, with a sample of 102 people. Result: Statistical analysis that is used in descriptive is a way of analysis. The results showed that respondents had adequate level of knowledge about 77.5%, the respondents had poor knowledge of RDT 12.7%. As many as 9.8%, respondents had good knowledge of RDT. The respondents had adequate level of knowledge about RT-PCR 39.2%, the respondents had poor knowledge of RT-PCR about 57.8%. As many as 2.9% of participants had good knowledge of RT-PCR. Conclution: The researchers concluded that most of the respondents were well knowledgeable about RDT and were less knowledgeable about RT-PCR for COVID-19 detection
Optimizing the role of the Cahaya Ilmu library in Selomirah Village, Ngablak, Magelang Regency
Authors: Hidayah Nur , Fikri Muhammad Farhan Da’arul , Tuzzahrok Fira Sofana , Erfieana Erra , Sandriya Siwi Luthfi , Uyun Dzakiyya Silkha
Published: September 2022

Social inclusion library is a National Library program that aims to improve the quality of human resources through literacy. This community service program aims to create a social inclusion library. The method used in this community service program goes through four stages, namely: observation, socialization, training, and mentoring. This community service activity received a positive response and was able to improve the knowledge and skills of librarians in realizing social inclusion-based libraries through various literacy improvement programs for the community.
Empowerment of urban communities in utilizing small courtyards with hydroponic technology
Authors: Wulandari Retno , Fifintari Francy Rivansuna , Buddhisatyarini Triwara
Published: September 2022

Hydroponic technology is one way to grow crops on a small piece of land. Homes in urban areas can use this approach. The purpose of this community service is to increase the role of members of the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in the use of small urban yards using hydroponic technology, especially for KWT Agro 40 in Pilahan Village, Kotagede, Yogyakarta City. In this program, the empowerment of group members is achieved through counseling, training on demonstration plots, mentoring, oversight, and evaluation. Members of KWT Agro 40 are knowledgeable and skilled in using their yard to grow vegetables using hydroponic methods, allowing them to use their yard to improve family nutrition and income. This community service resulted in one hydroponic installation with the NFT system (Nutrient Film Technique) and 5 hydroponic installations with the wick system. Hydroponics technology made with the NFT system is placed in the group garden, while for hydroponics with the wick system it is placed in the group garden and in the homes of KWT members. The harvest from this hydroponic technology can meet the needs of healthy and nutritious vegetables and can reduce family expenses.
Technical guidance for preparing financial reports at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) “Bluesummer”
Authors: Farida Farida , Widyastuti Akhria Kukuh , Anugraha Arda Laksmana , Sofi Heni , Izami Nandila Feby , Wahid Nurul
Published: September 2022

Financial reports are prepared to give data regarding MSMEs' performance and are helpful for business decision-making. In general, MSME actors simply keep simple documentation of their income and expenses. Some even fail to include rent as an operational expense, which gives the impression that the company is making a lot of money despite the improperly documented expenses. As a result, the report does not accurately reflect the company's current financial situation. The purpose of this community service is to provide socialization, training and information on the preparation and financial reporting of MSMEs. This activity is carried out by giving instruction on how to create financial reports using the MSME application and the Excel program. The results achieved from this program are increased knowledge and skills of partners in preparing financial reports, so that financial performance can be measured.
Optimizing the management of Surya Tidar Tofu Chips SMEs, Kalijoso Village, Magelang Regency
Authors: Kurnia Marlina , Ambarwati Risa Dewi , Norzianawati Aishah , Salsabilla Reiza Rizky Nasywa , Hanif M. Dienan Hadyan , Afifa Maulida Rizka
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this community service is to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs through the management of the Surya Tidar Tofu Chips business. The development of the food product business from MSMEs is supported by several things, such as partners who already have the skills to produce creative products in the form of tofu chips and are of productive age. This program begins with socialization, training and mentoring. The result of this program is an increased understanding of the importance of digital marketing by utilizing social media, improving packaging with its own brand, repairing signboard and simple bookkeeping to track business development.
Improving oral health knowledge for little dentists at elementary school level in Kartasura District
Authors: Murdiyanto Dendy , Faizah Ariyani , Suparno Nilasary Rochmanita , Kaswindiarti Septriyani , Ningsih Juwita Raditya , Kurniawati Dwi
Published: September 2022

Dental and oral health problems, especially dental caries, are a disease that affects almost half of the world's population. The largest proportion of dental health problems in Indonesia is dental caries. The predisposing factors for dental caries are knowledge and behavior. Usaha Kesehatan Gigi Sekolah (UKGS) in elementary schools is needed in an effort to increase knowledge and awareness of dental and oral health. The problems faced by SD/MI Kartasura are that UKGS activities have not been running continuously and the lack of facilities and infrastructure to support dental and oral health programs. Solutions to increase dental and oral health knowledge for little dentists at elementary school the method of implementing activities includes identifying partner problems (surveys), making starter kits for little dentists, making educational media, training little dentists and accompanying teachers, implementing routine programs by little dentists, monitoring and evaluation. This activity is able to increase the knowledge of little dentists in maintaining dental and oral health.
Promoting a healthy and smart living community in rational use of medicine at RW 05 Kebun Jeruk, West Jakarta
Authors: Pertiwi Ratih Dyah , Khasanah Anisa Uswatun , Yolanda Yolanda , Andriani Novi , Maharani Teti , Devi Tasya Nurmila , Indriani Dwi Evi , Darmawan Wahyu , Astuti Dewi Puji
Published: September 2022

Omicron is a large family of corona viruses that can cause illness ranging from mild to severe symptoms. This severe symptom of Covid-19 will be worrying if it afflicts erderly and toddlers. Lack of knowledge about proper medication use, health precautions, and the importance of handwashing are some of the issues that exist in the community of RW 05 Kebon Jeruk. Based on the survey, it is necessary to carry out community service which aims to determine public knowledge in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, it also monitors public knowledge about the rational use of drugs and children's knowledge about the importance of keep healthy. The methods used in this program are door-to-door counseling and education, question and answer and discussion, coloring competition and socialization of little pharmacists, posyandu, morning exercise, delivery of family medicinal plants, and distribution of new normal kit packages. According to questionnaires, education, and other activities, the public's understanding of rational medicine, children's understanding of the importance of keep healthy, and the public's understanding of how to respond to the pandemic period have all increased.
Utilization of plastic waste as a planting medium for microgreens to meet the families' nutritional needs during the pandemic
Authors: Sujatna Yayat , Hastomo Widi , Ambardi Ambardi
Published: September 2022

Plastics are used for various purposes and are an important part of everyday life. People use a lot of bags, bottles, utensils, furniture made of plastic and many other household items without considering the fact that it will create a lot of waste that is impossible to manage. In order to meet their daily nutritional needs during the pandemic, urban communities can take advantage of urban farming microgreens by utilizing plastic waste as a planting medium. Microgreens are a category of super food that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals, fast harvesting times and easy planting, making them the right choice for urban communities. Based on this explanation, the Community Service program carried out at PCM Cengkareng Barat, aims to educate residents about plastic waste, recycle plastic waste to be used as microgreens planting media and invites urban farming microgreens to meet family nutrition independently during the Covid-19 pandemic. This program uses the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) method to provide solutions to partners. The result of this program is the increased ability and knowledge of partners about the use of plastic waste, as well as new methods of urban farming microgreens.
The website profile utilization as a media for disseminating information on playgroup and kindergarten Si Jempol Kota Tarakan
Authors: Fadlan Muhammad , Hadriansa Hadriansa , Mussalimah Mussalimah
Published: September 2022

Playgroup and Kindergarten KB-TK Si Jempol is an educational institution that hopes to become a role model in early childhood education in Kalimantan Utara. However, there is fundamental problem faced by partner, namely partner do not have integrated school information media, so that it can lead to misinformation. This community service aims to overcome the problems faced by partner related to the challenges of the society 5.0 era, especially in Kalimantan Utara. In this program, the solutions are divided into two main parts, namely development and training on the use of partner profile websites. The service activities carried out synchronously where partner also plays a role in carrying out this activity well. There are three main stages in this program, including the preparation stage, the design stage, and the mentoring stage. The result of this program is a website profile that partner can use as an integrated information dissemination platform.
Empowerment of Karti Aji woven bamboo MSMEs in Toglengan, Sendangarum, Minggir, Sleman
Authors: Nurjanah Adhianty , Prawoto Nano
Published: September 2022

Karti Aji Toglengan is an MSME engaged in woven bamboo craftsmen who were economically affected during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this service is to empower through digital marketing training in order to find a wider market and proper financial management training. Based on observations, in order to support Karti Aji's MSME production, the team carried out digital marketing training, financial administration management training, and provided tool grants. The results of the community service program are an increase in the empowerment of Karti Aji's MSME partners, namely an increase of 85% in knowledge aspect related to digital marketing and 80% in MSME financial management aspect. This program is expected to support the business sustainability of Karti Aji's MSMEs, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Improving the skills of the residents of the Abadi Megah Regency Jombang in microgreens cultivation techniques as an effort to improve family food security
Authors: Hartanti Dyah Ayu Sri , Puspaningrum Yessita , Yuliana Anggi Indah
Published: September 2022

Family food security is the main support for the sustainability of human life, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Increasing access to nutritious food sources for families can be pursued by implementing microgreens cultivation at the household scale. The objectives of this training are to improve the skills of the residents regarding the use of used bottles as a medium for growing microgreens and microgreens cultivation techniques. The method used is a community empowerment method consisting of demonstrations and training. Evaluation of the training showed that the understanding of residents'of the Abadi Megah Regency, Jombang on how to use used plastic bottles increased from 23% to 95% and there was an increase in the skills of residents in processing used plastic bottles as microgreens planting media from 24% to 94%. In addition, this training not only increased residents' understanding of how to cultivate microgreens from 17% to 95% but also increased the skills of residents in microgreens cultivation from 2% to 69%.
Rationalization of drug use with DAGUSIBU: Strengthening understanding for TP-PKK
Authors: Harimurti Sabtanti , Wibowo Andy Eko , Utami Pinasti , Maziyyah Nurul , Novita Zelmi Dwi , Fatmah Astri , Hapsari Tyas Fabandari Dewi , Pasha Andi Regita
Published: September 2022

GeMa CerMat is a movement launched in 2016, which is expected to achieve rational treatment in the wider community. To support this movement, the Indonesian Pharmacists Association launched DAGUSIBU (DA = dapatkan (Get), GU = gunakan (Use), SI = simpan (Store), and BU = buang (Dispose) of medicine) to educate the entire community to understand how to get good medicine, how to use medicine properly, how to store medicine properly and how to dispose of medicine properly. Based on observations to the head of Gampeng Pajangan Bantul hamlet, the community does not understand how to take medicine rationally for their relatives who take regular medicine and also do not understand how to manage the huge amount of medicine they get every month. Based on this evidence, the DAGUSIBU training was conducted to strengthen the understanding of rational drug use for the TP-PKK (Family Welfare Development Team) Gampeng hamlet, Triwidadi village, Pajangan Bantul. The TP-PKK in the hamlet consists of 25 health cadres and woman society village. At the end of the training session, the practice of destroying drugs was carried out. The results of the training showed a significant increase in understanding on DAGUSIBU after training. Evaluation was taken by giving pre-test and post-test according to DAGUSIBU. The DAGUSIBU guide book for Health cadres and the general public is given to TP-PKK at the end of the activity to help the community understand of DAGUSIBU and become a source of information on drug use.
Education on how to brush teeth with animated videos for student of TPA Al-Barokah
Authors: Febria Nyka Dwi , Sari Multia Ranum , Arinawati Dian Yosi , Okti Pipiet
Published: September 2022

Dental caries disease still shows a high prevalence in developing countries, including Indonesia and generally occurs in children. This is due to the lack of dental and oral hygiene. This problem can be solved by brushing teeth properly. Frequency and the correct way of brushing teeth can prevent dental caries in children. Therefore, education is needed on how to brush teeth properly. The media used in counseling how to brush teeth properly is animated video. The purpose of this program is to increase children's knowledge regarding dental and oral hygiene, so that it is expected to become a habit in everyday life. The counseling was conducted at the Al-Barokah Piring TPA, Pundong, Bantul. Counseling begins with a pretest and ends with a posttest to determine the increase in children's knowledge regarding dental and oral hygiene. The results from this program are animated videos can increase children's interest in learning and there is an increase in children's knowledge after counseling related to dental and oral hygiene.
Catalysts for Change
Authors: Patton David F.
Published: September 2022

In 2021, the small parties continued their electoral ascent in Germany. For the first time they received more votes than did the cdu/csu and the spd. Three finished with a double-digit result, and the combined vote share of the top two small parties exceeded that of the largest vote-getter. After the election, a novel three-party coalition arose at the national level. This resulted in a centrist alternative to grand coalitions and converted the electoral gains of the small parties into increased policymaking influence for the Greens and the fdp. This article considers the impact of the small parties, analyzes their success in 2021, and examines the campaigns, results, and prospects of Alliance 90/The Greens, the Free Democratic Party, the Alternative for Germany, and the Left Party.
Setting a Trend?
Authors: Wüst Andreas M.
Published: September 2022

The 2021 Bundestag election brought an end to the model of grand coalitions that Germany had witnessed in 12 out of the 16 years of Angela Merkel’s chancellorship. While older voters often switched from the Christian Democrats to the Social Democrats, young voters might have set a trend in 2021 by voting for non-governing parties, allowing the Greens and the fdp to enter the new government. Have we witnessed more than a situational switch from the Volksparteien to a new yellow-green alliance, maybe even the rise of a generational cleavage? This article provides empirical evidence for dissatisfaction with the grand coalition government and the quest for change among young voters—a fight against climate change combined with state-centered social policies among Green voters, and a broad liberal program for progress among fdp voters. Yet the reasons that young people support these parties differ significantly. Thus, it is thin empirical ice to associate the yellow-green boost among young voters with a new generational cleavage.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of different infographic designs
Authors: ÇAKA Cansu , DURSUN Özcan
Published: September 2022

With the developments in digital technologies, the increase in the amount of accessible information and the multimedia concept, it has become necessary to present complex information in a simplified manner. Along with this requirement, one of the current concepts that draw attention within the scope of multimedia concept is the infographic. The main purpose in the multimedia learning process is to achieve meaningful learning, and the effectiveness of the teaching material used in this process has gained importance. In this context, it was aimed to examine the reflections of different material designs on academic achievement, cognitive load, and motivation, including visual intense infographic, text intense infographic, and text only material. Based on the execution of all experimental mixed design was conducted with 58 teacher candidates. According to the quantitative and qualitative findings of the research, while academic achievement, cognitive load, and motivation vary significantly depending on the type of material, the aforementioned differences are significant in favor of the visual intense infographic expressed by the participants as a simple and concrete and therefore understandable.
Mathematical Modeling of a Hollow Fiber Module Used in Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Process
Authors: Yaseen Farah Adil , Al-Alawy Ahmed Faiq , Adel Sharif
Published: September 2022

Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) can be considered as one of the methods for utilizing osmotic power, which is a membrane-based technology. Mathematical modeling plays an essential part in the development and optimization of PRO energy-generating systems. In this research, a mathematical model was developed for the hollow fiber module to predict the power density and the permeate water flux theoretically. Sodium chloride solution was employed as the feed and draw solution. Different operating parameters, draw solution concentration (1 and 2 M), the flow rate of draw solution (2, 3, and 4 L/min), and applied hydraulic pressure difference (0 - 90 bar) was used to evaluate the performance of PRO process of a hollow fiber module. The effect of these operational parameters was investigated on the theoretical permeate water flux and power density. According to the theoretical results, the permeate water flux and the power density increased with increasing the concentration of draw solution and the flow rate of the draw solution. While decreased with increasing the feed solution concentration. By increasing the applied hydraulic pressure on the draw solution, the water flux decreased and the produced power density increased. The maximum power density and the corresponding permeate water flux of 2 M NaCl draw solution was approximately 16.414 W/m2 and 11.818 LMH respectively, which occurs at an applied hydraulic pressure of 50 bar.
Kinetic Study of Transesterification Reaction of Edible Oil Using Heterogenous Catalyst
Authors: Aljendeel Haider , Borhan Ehab , Al-Ani Mohammed J.
Published: September 2022

AlPO4 solid acid catalyst was prepared in order to use it in transesterification reaction of edible oil after supporting it with tungsten oxide. The maximum conversion of edible oil was obtained 78.78% at catalyst concentration (5gm.), temperature 70°Ϲ, 30/1 methanol/edible oil molar ratio, and time 5hr. The study of kinetics of the transesterification reaction of edible oil indicates that the reaction has an order of 3/2, while the value of activation energy for  transesterification reaction is 51.367 kJ/mole and frequency factor equal 26219.13(L/ mol.minute).
Adsorption Isotherms and Isosteric Heat of Adsorption of Metal Organic Frameworks as Gas Storage for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Vehicle in Iraq
Authors: Mohammed Sattar Jabbar  , Alrubaye Rana Th. Abd
Published: September 2022

This research provides a novel technique for using metal organic frameworks (HKUST-1) as a gas storage system for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Iraqi vehicles to avoid the drawbacks of the currently employed method of LPG gas storage. A low-cost adsorbent called HKUST-1 was prepared and characterized in this research to investigate its ability for propane storage at different temperatures (25, 30, 35, and 40 oC) and pressures of (1-7) bar. HKUST-1 was made using a hydrothermal method and characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, BET surface area, scanning electron microscopic (SEM), and Fourier Transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The HKUST-1 was produced using a hydrothermal technique and possesses a high crystallinity of up to 97%, surface area 3400 m2/g, and pore volume 0.7 cm3/g.  The prepared adsorbent (HKUST-1) tested using volumetric method, the maximum adsorption capacity of propane was (10.499 mmol/g) at a temperature of 298K and a pressure of 7 bar.  Furthermore, adsorption isotherm study was conducted to understand the system equilibrium (i.e., the fitting with one of the known models Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin isotherm models). It was observed that the Freundlich isotherm model fitted well the experimental data. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation was used to determine the heat of adsorption, and the results revealed that the heat of adsorption increased as the propane adsorption capacity increased. The prepared HKUST-1, which has a large surface area and a high adsorption capacity, can be used as a major solution for gas storage for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Iraqi vehicles.
Cadmium Removal Using Bio-Electrochemical Reactor with Packed Bed Rotating Cylindrical Cathode: A Kinetics Study
Authors: A.kadhim Zahraa , H. Abbar Ali
Published: September 2022

The kinetics of removing cadmium from aqueous solutions was studied using a bio-electrochemical reactor with a packed bed rotating cylindrical cathode. The effect of applied voltage, initial concentration of cadmium, cathode rotation speed, and pH on the reaction rate constant (k) was studied. The results showed that the cathodic deposition occurred under the control of mass transfer for all applied voltage values ​​used in this research. Accordingly, the relationship between logarithmic concentration gradient with time can be represented by a first-order kinetic rate equation. It was found that the rate constant (k) depends on the applied voltage, the initial cadmium concentration, the pH and the rotational speed of cathode. It was increased with increasing the applied voltage and its relationship with the applied voltage obeyed an exponential formula. The rate constant (k) was decreased with increasing the initial concentration of cadmium higher than 150ppm while at low concentrations it was increased. pH and rotational speed have different effects on the rate constant. Increasing the pH from 3 to 6 increases the rate constant while a slight decrease in the rate constant occurs at pH = 7. Increasing the rotation from 100 to 500 rpm increases the rate constant; however, the rate constant became approximately constant buoyed 300 rpm.
Path towards a sustainable bioeconomy: Conversion of locally available rice straw to nanocellulose
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Ratnakumar Abirami , Samarasekara Bandu ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Amarasinghe Shantha ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Rathnayake Shanari ,   University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Karunanayake Lalin ,   University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2022

The Sri Lankan agriculture sector has the potential to sup¬port a national bioeconomy. Rice straw is a key by-product generat¬ed from paddy cultivation. While it is traditionally treated as a waste matter, straw can be a valuable resource in producing biomass fi¬bers in the green composite production due to properties such as recyclability, biodegradability, renewability, nontoxicity, and high functionality. Comprehensive investigations have been carried out on the chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of cellulose fibers extracted from locally available straw. The study outcomes can help in determining how this material can be effectively used in various applications.
Multi-hazard early warnings ; the importance of managing stakeholders for effective disaster response
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Siriwardana Chandana , shehara Ishani ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayathilake Gaindu , Jayasekara Ravindu ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2022

Stakeholders in Disaster Management are those individuals or organizations that may contribute to, be affected by or can be influenced in all the phases of the disaster risk management cycle [1]. They can be government agencies, private organizations, media, NGOs/donors, emergency insurers services and the public.
Towards a sustainable Agri-Food supply chain
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayalath Madhava , Thibbotuwawa Amila ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Perera Niles ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2022

he agri-food industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in many developed and developing countries. This industry requires large volumes of natural resources. This resource requirement has been a key barrier to increasing production proportionately to cater to the increasing global population.
Seeking new frontiersfrom the shouldersof giants– the power of systematic reviews
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Perera Niles
Published: September 2022

A literature review is where a solid research begins. However, it is likely that two researchers conducting a literature review independently on the same domain may conduct the review differently with varying results
Manual work assistance for outdoor home gardening for adult in semi-urban household
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Perera Praneeth
Published: September 2022

Sri Lanka has been suffering from triple burden of malnutrition crisis for past years[1] and the global reports have denoted the lack of growth to overcome this matter[2]. Covid 19 pandemic has become a viral threat to every socio-economic platform, establishing majority of human preference to spend the time at home and to consume the products made at home.
ЕМОЦІЙНИЙ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЗРОСТАННЯ ПРОДУКТИВНОСТІ БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Beztelesna L. I. , Matviіchuk Y. V.
Published: September 2022

Доведено, що в сучасних умовах наростання конкуренції бізнес змушений використовувати інноваційний інструмент – емоційний менеджмент для забезпечення зростання його продуктивності. Зазначено, що в основі емоційного менеджменту лежить емоційний інтелект, використання якого допомагає бізнес-менеджеру створити комфортний колектив і виконувати поставлені завдання. Розкрито види емоцій та форми їх прояву, відображено механізм управління емоціями. Запропоновано формальні ознаки, за якими можна моніторити соціально-психологічний клімат (емоції) в колективі та способи їх трансформації.
ВПЛИВ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ НА ПЛАНУВАННЯ ЗОВНІШНЬОЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Krasovska Y. V. , Shvets O. F.
Published: September 2022

Статтю присвячено особливостям планування зовнішньоекономічної  діяльності підприємств, що виникли в результаті військової агресії РФ проти України. Розкриваються проблеми загального характеру, які впливають на процес планування діяльності підприємств в цілому. Особливої уваги приділено факторам, що ускладнюють планування саме  зовнішньоекономічної діяльності в умовах війни. В нових умовах таке планування повинно враховувати зростання рівня політичних ризиків, ускладнення вибору партнерів та налагодження співпраці, часткову втрату логістичної інфраструктури, активну протекціоністську політику держави, спрямовану на захист інтересів національної безпеки тощо.
ІННОВАЦІЙНО-КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ В ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ КОРПОРАЦІЙ
Authors: Los Z. V.
Published: September 2022

У статті досліджено науково-методичні підходи до управління інформаційною безпекою діяльності корпорацій. Розроблено для підвищення інформаційної безпеки діяльності корпорацій концепцію її управління. Розроблено  концепцію системної трансформації діяльності корпорацій в інституційному середовищі. В основі запропонованої концепції покладено розуміння діяльності підприємств як комплексу системних дій, спрямованих на реалізацію єдиного інституційного поля, але не виключає існування і визнання ряду принципів і керівних норм, необхідних для правильного регулювання діяльності таких складних економічних одиниць, що у підсумку призводить до активізації їх діяльності.
ПРАКТИКА ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЦИФРОВИХ ІНСТРУМЕНТІВ СОЦІАЛЬНИМИ ПАРТНЕРАМИ ЗАДЛЯ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ КОМУНІКАЦІЙ У СОЦІАЛЬНО-ТРУДОВІЙ СФЕРІ
Authors: Samoliuk N. M.
Published: September 2022

В сучасних умовах розвитку цифрової економіки актуальним стає використання цифрових технологій у комунікаційних процесах соціальних партнерів. Європейськими організаціями  роботодавців та найманих працівників використовується цілий спектр цифрових інструментів у різних напрямках їх діяльності, в т. ч. для  залучення нових членів, проведення переговорів, консультування, моніторингу думок.Однак у процесі впровадження та використання цифрових технологій у своїй діяльності організації соціальних партнерів стикаються з певними проблеми, що пов’язані з дефіцитом цифрових навичок їх  членів, мережевою інфраструктурою та захистом даних. Це  підтверджують і результати проведеного автором дослідження рівня  цифрових навичок представників однієї зі сторін соціального діалогу, а саме працівників державної служби, залучених у відносини е-урядування. Задля подолання цих проблем, зусилля соціальних партнерів повинні бути спрямовані як на оновлення цифрової інфраструктури та технологій, що використовуються на різних рівнях їх взаємодії, так і на забезпечення можливостей для розвитку необхідного рівня цифрових навичок учасників комунікаційних процесів, в тому числі і їх обізнаності щодо захисту даних.