bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reconstructing the Family Unit: A Study of Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
Authors: Ndah Nyaa Hans
Published: May 2024

The family unit is the smallest but most important unit of the society. When the families are strong and united, the entire nation will definitely be strong and prosperous. If the families are weak or fragile, the entire society will obviously be fragilised. We set out in this study to probe into the American family unit as depicted in Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie and F. Scot Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. This paper is premised on the hypothetical contention that the American family unit as depicted in the novels under study, has significantly disintegrated, and is in dire need of reconstruction. Individual and Ego Psychological theories constitute the theoretical framework for this paper. Looking through the theoretical lens of Adler’s Individual Psychology and Erikson’s Ego Psychology, one can posit that, both novelists suggest in their novels under study a moral and spiritual rearmament as a condition sine qua non for the reconstruction of the American family unit.
Blood bacterial microbiota of the Texas tortoise, Gopherus berlandieri, in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Authors: Medrano-Zapata Eduardo Manolo , Becerra-López Jorge Luis , Almaguer-Sierra Pedro , García-De la Peña Cristina , Barrientos-Lozano Ludivina , Flores-Gracia Juan , Lara-Rodríguez Karen Berenice , Vaca-Paniagua Felipe , Díaz-Velásquez Clara E. , De la Cruz-Montoya Aldo H.
Published: May 2024

The blood bacterial microbiota of the Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) in Tamaulipas, Mexico, was characterized by next-generation sequencing. In 2019, blood was collected from 6 free-living tortoises. DNA was extracted, the V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene was amplified, and Illumina sequencing was performed. The results showed 9 phyla, 20 classes, 42 orders, 81 families, 176 genera and 299 bacterial species. Firmicutes was the most abundant phylum in the blood of G. berlandieri; this taxon has been recorded as predominant in the intestine, excrement, nasal exudates and saliva of other species of the genus Gopherus. The dominant bacterial genera were Caldalkalibacillus, Anaerobacillus, Nesterenkonia and Bacillus. These taxa have been recorded in alkaline and halophilic soils, such as those found in G. berlandieri burrows. All of these bacterial taxa can enter the bloodstream of G. berlandieri via intestinal, oral and nasal translocation. Likewise, 3 bacterial taxa (Coxiella sp., Ehrlichia sp. and Anaplasma phagocytophilum) that are transmitted by arthropod vectors, as well as the potentially pathogenic Salmonella enterica were recorded. This information is the first bacteriological reference for the blood of G. berlandieri, and is expected to be useful for health and conservation programs.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Usaha Konveksi Melalui Legalisasi Usaha dan Digital Marketing
Authors: Kurniawan Kukuh Dwi , Haryanti Agustin dwi , Sheng Soh Yong
Published: May 2024

Purpose - MSMEs are business actors who support the economy in Indonesia. Even though they are small, a large number of business actors can produce a tremendous impact on the rotation of the economic wheel. However, it needs to be understood that not all business actors are successful, there are many obstacles that become problems for MSME business actors. For this reason, efforts need to be made to reduce the burden on MSME business actors, without having to wait for government efforts.
Design/methodology/approach – The implementation of this service took Dewi Collection partners who are engaged in the convection business located in Jodipan Village, Blimbing District, Malang City. This service consists of two activities carried out, namely, assistance in establishing a business entity in the form of a trading business and assistance in creating social media accounts as a means of digital marketing.
Findings - Community service activities increase the capacity of business actors and become influencers for other business actors for the same activities.
Originality/value - This treatment generally has positive implications for MSME business actors by increasing the business capacity of business actors.
 
KEYWORDS:  Business entity; Convection Business,  Digital Marketing; Legalization.
Workshop Penulisan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) Bagi Guru Smp Negeri 2 Majene
Authors: Ruslan  , Umar  , Intan Intan Fandini
Published: May 2024

Purpose – The aim of this activity is to provide teachers with an overview of how to make a PTK and how to compile a PTK in the form of a scientific article.
Design/methodology/approach – Service activities in the form of classroom Action Research (PTK) writing workshops were carried out at SMP Negeri 2 Majene. The implementation of PTK writing uses the blended learning method, which combines two types of methods, namely training carried out face-to-face with participants and training held online. The blended learning method was chosen to provide diverse training and adapt to the needs of teachers. It is hoped that this workshop can improve teachers' skills in writing PTK and help improve teacher professionalism.
Findings – The results obtained, namely the evaluation before and after the activity, contained very significant differences. Before the activity, there were no participants who answered that they really knew for each question and most of the participants answered that they didn't know and very don't know, whereas after the activity there were no participants who answered that they didn't know and really didn't know for each question. The participants were very enthusiastic about the PTK training provided because this training could provide very extensive information regarding how to prepare a good PTK.
Originality/value – Writing PTK is something that must be produced by teachers when proposing a promotion so that teachers must be able to write PTK in accordance with the rules for writing good and correct PTK, with this training teachers are greatly helped.
Pendampingan Pengajuan Sertifikasi Halal Pelaku UMKM Makanan-Minuman
Authors: Rachmaniah Orchidea , Yeni Rahmawati  , Wahyu Meka  , Fahmi  , Nuniek Hendrianie  , Ali Altway  , Susianto
Published: May 2024

Purpose – This community service activity aims to provide assistances for Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs), specially for food and beverage field, applying halal certification via Halal self-declared (SEHATI) Program.
Design/methodology/approach – This program is conducted by recruting and training students as certified halal companion (PPH) by BPJPH. This were done by collaboration between Halal Center Studies of the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (PKH-ITS) and ITS Techno Science. The SMEs training for Halal Process held around August 2023. Afterward, all the PPH will be accompanied and assisted the SMEs for applying the halal certificate via SIHALAL system; including preparing the SJPH, entry all the information, submitting the document, verification and validation as well as done the revision untill the halal certificate was finally issued.
Findings – The SEHATI program has been started since 2021 and the quota continues to increase every year. However, not every SMEs known this information. It is mandatory for food and beverage, slaughter services, and slaughter products at 17th October 2024 should be halal certified. Therefore, PKH-ITS together with PPH helps and assists SMEs in applying a halal certification through a community service program at 2022. The upgraded facilities of SIHALAL’s website (version 2022) make it more user friendly. The 15 SMEs have certified via the SEHATI22 program with PKH assistances.
Originality/value – Though the SEHATI Program is announced by the goverment at 2021, this relatively not well known by the SMEs as the subject of the halal certification. Hence, third party such PKH-ITS need to present for accompanying and assisting the SMEs. The SIHALAL system is used for submitting the application of halal certification. Therefore, highly technology adapted of the PPH are required, for completely assisting the SMEs. Hence, the presence of the PPH in this process is mandatory and vital; increasing the succesibility of the SEHATI program.
Increasing Awareness of Diabetes Mellitus in The Elderly in Lamongan Regency Through Community Service
Authors: Putri Maurilla Shafira , Salsabila Annisa Clara , Choirunnisa’ Aulia , Yamani Laura Navika , Ayuningtyas Nurul , Qona'ah Arina , Astutik Erni , Qurniyawati Eny
Published: May 2024

Purpose – The Indonesian government had a chronic disease management program, PROLANIS, targeted for diabetes and hypertension since 2010 to prevent chronic disease patients from severe complications through monitoring and control measures. The purpose of this community service was to improve the health status of diabetic patients who participate in PROLANIS in Sukodadi and Sukolilo Villages, Lamongan Regency, through analysis of blood glucose levels.
Design/methodology/approach – To overcome the problems previously mentioned, community service has been proposed. This service includes educating participants about metabolic syndrome and health checks. The main aim of this educational program is to increase public awareness about diabetes mellitus. The blood examination aims to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in these villages. This educational program involves direct mentoring and outreach methods, such as the creation of booklets, educational videos, and PPTs.
Findings and Discussions – In Sukodadi and Sukolilo Villages, community service was organized as a response to the high prevalence of diabetes mellitus. The program included blood tests and educational sessions for participants enrolled in the PROLANIS initiative. Analysis of the data revealed that the average blood sugar level of the participants was 143.1 mg/dl, slightly above the normal blood sugar level tolerance limit of 140 mg/dl. Nevertheless, the results indicate that the blood sugar levels of the participants can be effectively managed and kept below the diabetes tolerance threshold of <200 mg/dl.
Originality/value – Our community services in Sukodadi and Sukolilo Village, Lamongan Regency, showed that most elderly women with diabetes mellitus are retired. As people age, their risk of high blood glucose levels increases. Despite the average glucose level of PROLANIS participants being higher than normal, it can still be controlled. Our findings can guide the government to organize diabetes management programs and help service providers carry out prevention measures.
Inovasi Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro Kecil Kerajinan Eceng Gondok melalui Digital Marketing
Authors: Kurniawan Bachtiar Dwi , Fitriyani Alni , Kurniawati Nawang
Published: May 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this community service activity is to provide education to the residents of Dusun Tapen, especially the Water Hyacinth Craftsmen of Cempaka Tapen, to enhance the digital marketing of their products. In this activity, we also aim to encourage the local government to support Cempaka Tapen's handicraft business so that it can become a Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDES) and further advance and develop.
Design/methodology/approach – This community service activity consists of several stages of activities: (1) Observation, using interview and field survey methods; (2) Formulation of activities, as a follow-up to the observation; (3) Dissemination/Socialization to the residents; and (4) Facilitation of infrastructure and facility assistance.
Findings – The impact of implementing this activity is the establishment of social media accounts for Cempaka Tapen's SMEs. Entrepreneurs can operate social media effectively, and engagement with these SMEs has increased. Additionally, the local government has begun considering the establishment of a BUMDES, even though the results are not yet visible.
Originality/value - The originality of this activity is in the research object and location. This activity focuses on the capacity development of human resources in Cempaka Tapen's SMEs, as one of the SMEs in Dusun Tapen, to introduce digital marketing and apply it to the sales process.
Penguatan Pendekatan Ilmu Kesehatan Olahraga pada Alumni Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga
Authors: Moch. Yunus  , Prisca Widiawati  , Alifia Candra Puriastuti  , Muhammad Putra Ramadhan  , Purwadi Dinda Arisetya , Ulma Erdilanita
Published: May 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this service is to facilitate sports coaching education alumni to hone quality and add insight into sports coaching in the field of sport medicine (sports health) so that they can analyze the health status of athletes in carrying out a given training program, can find out the design of exercises that are suitable for the growth and development of athletes, and handling post-injury athletes.
Design/methodology/approach – In this service activity using the lecture method by conveying material about sports health, practicing material that has been obtained from resource persons, providing implementation support by conducting implementation assistance, measuring results through comparison of pre-test and post-test scores given, and following up on results by analyzing the data obtained from the results of the pre-test and post-test.
Findings – From this community service activity, the results of the pre-test data analysis showed a percentage of 50.5%, after being converted using the criteria table, it can be concluded that the results of the pre-test data are included in the fairly effective category. While the analysis of the post-test data shows a percentage of 81.33%, after being converted using the criteria table, it can be concluded that the results of the post-test data are included in the very effective category. This shows that there is an increase in knowledge of alumni after the implementation of sports health hybrid training and being given products in the form of videos on sports health material. The video can be used as a guide or literature reference by sports coaching education alumni when they are in the field to manage the health and nutrition of athletes and students.
Originality/value – Previous articles were limited to delivering exercise physiology material. Therefore, the community service team carries out strengthening the sports health science approach which includes nutrition and sports material, sports injury first aid, splint dressing, and physical activity in children which is carried out in a hybrid manner. The results of the dedication of the team proposing this activity are expected to produce professional trainers who are ready to compete in the world of sports coaching.
Pemberdayaan UMKM Komunitas Preman Super dalam Pemanfaatan Pemasaran Digital
Authors: Edwy Ferby Mutia , Firdaus Mohammad Iqbal
Published: May 2024

Purpose – This community service activity aims to introduce the concept of digital marketing to members of the Preman Super Community (Independent Women Sources of Change) and help MSMEs utilize digital marketing to increase competitiveness.
Design/methodology/approach – Implementation of activities uses the Participatory Rural Appraisal method with four stages: identification, program design preparation, implementation, and evaluation.
Findings – This activity results in an increased understanding of the Preman Super Community MSMEs regarding digital marketing. Community members realize the importance of digital marketing to increase business competitiveness and expand market share. Utilizing digital marketing can also help MSMEs to increase brand awareness.
Originality/value – The era of digitalization requires MSMEs to innovate in the type of marketing they carry out. This service activity was carried out to educate the Super Preman Community MSMEs so they can utilize digital marketing to increase business competitiveness.
Resolusi Degradasi Pendidikan Desa Banyusidi melalui Program “Bhumi Literasi” Berbasis Digital
Authors: Wastiana  , Siti Imronah  , Winasti Rahma Diani
Published: May 2024

Purpose – The aim of the “Bhumi Literacy” program is to overcome the decline in education in Banyusidi Village and reinvigorate the literacy spirit of the target participants.
Methodology – One of the crucial problems is the degradation of education as evidenced by the high school dropout rate and the decline in literacy. To overcome this, the Ormawa Student Association of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program through the Student Organization Capacity Strengthening Program (PPK Ormawa) carries out community empowerment activities with the "Bhumi Literacy" program. Bhumi Literasi is a program for cultivating and developing children's literacy skills through non-formal education activities. The Bhumi Literacy Program is implemented using preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation methods, as well as hearings and partner assistance.
Findings – Through this method, five literacy sub-programs were developed which will be implemented, namely sub-programs for scientific literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy, reading-writing literacy and cultural literacy. The five sub-programs produce outputs in the form of local cultural wisdom products in the form of succulent plants, pine hangers, pine bouquets, mugs and tote bags created by the trained participants.
Originality – Apart from producing concrete and useful outcomes, the "Bhumi Literacy" program is a service program designed within the non-formal education curriculum to adapt to the educational needs of children in the digital era. The learning process that takes place is very innovative, fun and meaningful.
Pendampingan dan Pelatihan Penentuan Harga Pokok Produksi Pastel Mini UMKM Rizki Kanaya
Authors: Nasihin Ihsan , Lasmini Lilis , Imroatul Fatihah Dhea , Purwandari Dian
Published: May 2024

Purpose – This community service activity aims to carry out training in calculating the cost of production of dry mini pastel products carried out by UMKM Rizki Kanaya.
Design/methodology/approach – The method used in this service is by means of training and summaries regarding calculating the cost of production. The training was carried out by delivering material on calculating the cost of production to MSME Rizki Kanaya employees. The next step is to carry out a direct calculation simulation of the cost of production of Rizki Kanaya UMKM mini pastel products.
Findings – The community service activities carried out obtained the result that Rizky Kanaya MSMEs still did not differentiate between raw materials and auxiliary materials. This service can help MSME Rizky Kanaya first separate raw materials and auxiliary materials in calculating mini pastel production costs. So you can determine a selling price that is able to compete with competitors in the market.
Originality/value – Through this community service program activity, we can overcome the problem of determining the cost of production in terms of differentiating between raw materials and auxiliary materials as components that form the cost of production for MSME Rizky Kanaya.
Snakes Ladders Game as an Effort to Improve Mixed Counting Operation Skills of Langenharjo 02 State Elementary School Students
Authors: Agustino Vemas Dwi , Susanto Herry Agus , Wulandari Andhika Ayu
Published: May 2024

Many students find it challenging to learn Mathematics. Mixed operations are one of the materials that are difficult to understand. Educators must use innovative learning models, including the Snakes and Ladders Game media. Therefore, this study aims to determine the improvement of student learning achievement through learning with games, namely snakes and ladders. The method used in this research is classroom action research (PTK). This research was carried out with three cycles. The subjects of this study were grade VI students of SD Negeri Langenharjo 02, Sukoharjo Regency, with 13 students. A total of 10 items were used in this study to measure student learning achievement. This study's results showed an increase in the average score from cycle I to cycle II. The average produced in cycle I was 27.69. In cycle II, an average score of 73.08 was produced; in cycle III, an average of 96.92 was obtained. The gain score obtained was 0.627, and the percentage increase was 62.7% in cycles I and II. Then, in cycles II and III, there was a gain score of 0.885 with a percentage of 88.5%. These results show an increase in the average learning achievement of SD Negeri Langenharjo 02 grade VI students through the Snakes and Ladders game.
Else’s Riddle: Tracing Clues Along a Tour
Authors: Margit Busch
Published: May 2024

PhD project: A Garden for a Fish, Supervisor: Virgil Widrich

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Improbable Interfaces: Ambiguity, Affect and the Corporeal
Authors: Johanna Bruckner
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Xenopoetic De/Compositions: The Affect-Body as Interface, Supervisor: Jakob Lena Knebl

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Be our Guest: Serving Ancestral Anecdotes on the rocks
Authors: Corç George Demir
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Ancestral Junctures: On the Expansion of Ancestral Mythologies, Supervisor: Hans Schabus

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
The material Thickness of Time
Authors: Cristiana de Marchi
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Casting a Shadow. On Disappearance, Emptiness, and the Haunting Power of Absence, Supervisor: Judith Eisler

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
An Ordinary Tree
Authors: Wolfgang Konrad
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Before the Truth in Documentary, Supervisor: Luzius Bernhard

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Art and Conservation of more-than-human Entities in the Post-Conflict
Authors: Marthin Rozo Castaño
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Art and Conservation in the Post-Conflict, Supervisor: Cristina Garcia Grinda + Efrén Diaz Moreno

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Supersapiens. Or: The search for a new definition of a lifespan
Authors: Fabian Weiss
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Ideal Self: How We Use Photography and Technology to Present and Optimise Ourselves, Supervisor: Margarete Jahrmann

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Weak Strategies or Strategies of the Weak
Authors: Ksenia Yurkova
Published: May 2024

PhD project: Figures of Reticence as a(bio)political Strategy, a Forced Necessity, and the Impossibility of Artistic Expression, Supervisor: Jakob Lena Knebl

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Performance analysis of an onboard PV system on a demonstrator light commercial vehicle
Authors: Patel Neel , Sovetkin Evgenii , Pieters Bart , Bittkau Karsten , Ding Kaining , Peibst Robby , Fischer Hilke , Reinders Angèle
Published: May 2024

We present an analysis of the performance data of a monitored PV
system onboard a light commercial electric vehicle during parking and
driving conditions. The PV system’s nominal power is 2180
W with flat silicon modules on the vehicle’s roof,
rear, left, and right sides, as well as other electronic components
needed to charge the vehicle’s high-voltage (HV) battery. The analysis
indicated that after 488.92 hours of operation, the modules mounted on
the vehicle roof produced 133.32 kWh of electricity during parking
compared to 15.4, 30.67, and 22.99 kWh for the modules mounted on the
rear, left, and right sides, respectively. During the trips, after 31.99
hours of operation, 6.12, 0.68, 1.08, and 1.86 kWh of electricity were
produced by the modules on the roof, rear, left, and right sides,
respectively. The overall system efficiency was in the 60-65 % range.
The aggregated usable electricity reaching the HV battery after multiple
conversion stages generated by the system at the two parking locations
was 129.39 kWh. PV electricity generated at the two parking locations
enabled a range extension of approximately 530 km, which is 30% of the
total distance driven during the measurement period between April and
July 2021.
Early rehabilitation challenges of surgical patients with COVID-19 infection - a single-arm study
Authors: Simic-Panic Dusica , Boskovic Ksenija , Pantelinac Slobodan , Knezevic Aleksandar , Jovicevic Predrag , Kozios Apostolos , Janjic Natasa , Nikolic Nikola , Vojnovic Larisa , Tomasevic-Todorovic Snezana
Published: May 2024

Background/Aim. A very limited amount of data regarding the rehabilitation outcome of surgical patients with COVID-19 is available in the current literature. The aim of this study was to point out the characteristics of early rehabilitation of these patients and determine the predictors of rehabilitation outcomes. Methods. The study was designed as a prospective clinical trial. It included patients who had surgical treatment from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, at the University Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Serbia and either had positive results for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) preoperatively or developed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) within 72 hrs after surgery. The rehabilitation program was planned for each patient according to the type of surgical treatment, age, clinical presentation and severity of the COVID-19, length of immobilization, and comorbidities. Rehabilitation treatment (RT) started with a minimum of one 30-minute daily session, up to three 30-minute sessions daily. Patients were assessed at the beginning of RT and discharge. Outcomes were assessed with the Modified Borg Scale (MBS) for dyspnoea, Barthel index (BI) for activities of daily living, Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for exercise tolerance, and Timed up and Go (TUG) test for balance and lower limb mobility. Results. A total of 81 patients were included in the study. RT was successful for 42 patients (24 female and 18 male) with an average age of 62.10 ? 20.07 years. These patients exhibited significant functional improvement, which was measured by all tests that assessed rehabilitation outcome at discharge: BI (p < 0.001), MBS (p < 0.001), 6MWT (p < 0.001), and TUG test (p < 0.001). The remaining 31 patients had unsuccessful RT. The binary logistic regression analysis has shown that age (p = 0.009), cardiovascular disease (p = 0.017), and malignancy (p = 0.022) were significant predictors of rehabilitation outcome. Conclusion. Results of the present study implicate that individually tailored RT during the acute phase of COVID-19 in surgical patients is very challenging. Advanced age, cardiovascular disease, and malignancy are predictors of unfavorable outcomes, and careful consideration is needed when planning the treatment for these patients.
Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Adult Women’s Lives: A Survey of 1,009 French Women
Authors: Fougerousse Anne Claire , Alexandre Marina , Darrigade Anne Sophie , Merhand Stéphanie , Marquié Adrien , Hamza Medhi , Le Fur Gaelle , Jachiet Marie , Bursztejn Anne Claire , Taieb Charles
Published: May 2024

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory diseases, and has a higher prevalence among females in adulthood. The aim of this observational, cross-sectional, survey-based study was to evaluate the impact of AD on the daily lives of adult women patients. A scientific committee composed exclusively of women constructed a specific questionnaire in partnership with the French Eczema Association. Severity of AD was evaluated with the Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM). A sample of 1,009 adult women (mean age ± standard deviation: 41.8 ± 14.2 years) with AD was identified from a representative sample of the French population (82% response rate 1,230 women surveyed). According to the POEM, 50.64% (n = 511) of subjects were identified as having mild AD, 39.35% (n = 397) moderate AD, and 10.01% (n = 101) severe AD. Overall, 67.7% (n = 682) reported that their eczema involved a visible area (face, neck or hands), and 19.6% (n = 198) a sensual area (breasts/chest, genital area or buttocks). Of the 720 women with menstrual cycles, exacerbations of AD were reported to occur mostly before (50.6%) and during (48.3%) menstruation. A small proportion of women, 7.3% (n = 74), reported being afraid of  becoming pregnant because of their eczema. If AD involvement was in a visible area it had a greater impact on romantic relationships, sexual relationships and occupation. If AD involvement was in a sensual area it had a greater influence on romantic relationships and sexuality. Particular attention should be given to patients with localization of AD on the face, neck or hands, as they have a higher risk of social exclusion. Moreover, these results should encourage health professionals to ask patients with AD about the possible involvement of sensual areas.
Risk of prostate cancer death in men diagnosed with prostate cancer at cystoprostat­ectomy. A nationwide population-based study
Authors: Scilipoti Pietro , Liedberg Fredrik , Garmo Hans , Wilberg Orrason Andri , Stattin Pär , Westerberg Marcus
Published: May 2024

Background and aims: One out of three men who undergo cystoprostatectomy for bladder cancer is diagnosed with incidental prostate cancer (PCa) at histopathological examination. Many of these men are PSA tested as part of their follow-up, but it is unclear if this is needed. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of PCa death in these men and the need of PSA-testing during follow-up.
Methods: Between 2002 and 2020, 1,554 men were diagnosed with PCa after cystoprostatectomy performed for non-metastatic bladder cancer and registered in the National Prostate Cancer Register (NPCR) of Sweden. We assessed their risk of death from PCa, bladder cancer and other causes up to 15 years after diagnosis by use of data in The Cause of Death Register. The use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) as a proxy for PCa progression was assessed by fillings in The Prescribed Drug Register.
Results: Fifteen years after diagnosis, cumulative incidence of death from PCa was 2.6% (95% CI 2.3%–2.9%), from bladder cancer 32% (95% CI: 30%–34%) and from other causes 40% (95% CI: 36%–44%). Only 35% of men with PCa recorded as primary cause of death in The Cause of Death Register had started ADT before date of death, indicating sticky-diagnosis bias with inflated risk of PCa death.
Conclusions: For a large majority of men diagnosed with incidental PCa at cystoprostatectomy performed for bladder cancer, the risk of PCa death is very small so there is no rationale for PSA testing during follow-up.
The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Islamic Approach On Self-Acceptance of Patients with Mental Disorder
Authors: Rasmawati Rasmawati , Nur Fauziah , Nurjannah Sri
Published: May 2024

Mental disorders have different manifestations and symptoms but are generally characterized by some combination of disturbances of thought, perception, emotion, behavior, and impaired relationships with other people. Severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia, are prone to stigma. Good self-acceptance has a robust negative correlation with stigma. This study examines the effect of Islamic acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on self-acceptance in patients with mental disorders. The research method is quantitative with a semi-experimental pre-post-test. Respondents in this study were 31 patients with mental disorders who were selected using a purposive sampling technique that met the criteria of being Muslim, awareness, and understanding of patients with mental disorders experienced in the good category, namely being aware of the disease experienced. The measuring instrument used in this study consisted of a demographic questionnaire and an Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ). Results showed that ACT with Islamic approach significantly increased self-acceptance in a patient with mental disorders (P<0.001). ACT can be used as an effective intervention to increase self-acceptance in a patient with mental disorders.
Effect of Combining Isometric Handgrip Exercise with Sundanese Degung Instrumental Music on Blood Pressure Changes in Elderly People with Hypertension
Authors: Sopiani Riscka , Jamiat Nandang , Sajodin Sajodin
Published: May 2024

Hypertension is defined as a condition that blood pressure is more than 140/90 mmHg. Because the aging process causes blood vessels to stiffen and the elasticity of the ventricular walls to decrease, the elderly are categorized as a health susceptible category. This disorder can lead to hypertension, which can have catastrophic effects such as stroke and even death. The purpose of this study was to determine isometric handgrip exercise (IHE) therapy accompanied by degung instrumental music affects blood pressure changes in elderly people with hypertension. A quantitative design with a quasi-experimental approach, pretest and post-test methodologies, and a control group was used for the study. The sample strategy employed in this study will be non-probability sampling (purposive sampling). 59 samples were collected and divided into intervention and control groups. This study lasted 2 × 2 minutes, was interrupted by 3 minutes of rest, and was conducted on three consecutive days. The result of study showhed that the Sig (2-tailed) value was 0.00, indicating that there is an influence between the Isometric Handgrip Exercise intervention accompanied by Sundanese degung instrumental music on blood pressure changes in elderly people with hypertension. The IHE intervention accompanied by Sundanese degung instrumental music is recommended as IHE in decreasing blood pressure in hypertension patients
Relationship Between the Level of Knowledge of Covid-19 and The Movement Control Order (MCO) among Patients at Kinarut Health Clinic.
Authors: Baddiri Baidi , Abdullah Mohd Khairuddin , Musa Mazlinda , Mamat Rohani , Makajil Johari Daud , Duasin Clarice , Jelemie Caroline Satu
Published: May 2024

The country has been facing the Covid-19 crisis that has affected the rest of the world in this decade. Numerous approaches and alternatives are implemented by the government to overcome this pandemic either controlled or stopped utterly.  In order for the government to succeed, the emphasis on breaking the chain of infection of Covid-19 and  the  direction of  the  Movement  Control  Order  (MCO)  must be strengthened. Thus, the main goal of this study is to identify the level of patient’s knowledge regarding Covid-19 and Movement Control Order  as well as to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge about Covid-19 and Movement Control Order () among patients who come for treatment at the Kinarut Health clinic.  Methodology: This study applies the quantitative research methodology, specifically surveys through questionnaires, whereas the sampling method used is systematic sampling with 200 patients in the Kinarut area. Analysis of instrument evaluation and sampling technique is also discussed in this study. Analysis: The finding showed that the patients' knowledge level about Covid-19 was at a moderate level with a mean value = 3.610, SD = 0.345. The level of knowledge relating to Movement Control Order (MCO) is also at a moderate level with a mean value = 3.610, SP = 0.345.  Result: The correlation analysis showed that there is a strong relationship between the level of knowledge about Covid-19 and the level of knowledge of the Movement  Control Order, with a correlation value of r = 0.71, p> 0.05. Thus, the results of this analysis show  that there is a  strong relationship between  the variables of the knowledge level of Covid-19 and Movement Control Order in breaking the chain of infection Covid-19, particularly among patients who are living around Kinarut.
Stress-Associated Factors among Nursing Students In Higher Education in East Malaysia
Authors: Jelemie Caroline Satu , Baddiri Baidi , Mamat Rohani , Musa Mazlinda , Chin Chung Su , Bullare Muhammad Idris , Saat Siti Fatimah
Published: May 2024

Psychological distress among students leads to less productivity, reduced quality of life, and learning difficulties and may negatively affect patient care. Objective: The main aim of this study is to identify stress factors among UMS students.Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive, universal sampling of 152 student nurses was included in this study. Respondents were given a self-answered structured questionnaire conclusive of socio-demographic data, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and factors associated with stress. A descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. Results & Findings: Out of 152 students, the majority have moderate stress (83.6 %), about 12.5 % have low-stress levels, and only 3.9 % of respondents have high stress levels. The results show that students experienced or reported significantly higher academic factors (24.9 %), followed by interpersonal factors (24.6 %) Conclusion: According to study findings, stress is most prevalent among nursing students and is attributed to academic and interpersonal causes. It is advised to use proactive learning strategies, peer and staff mentoring and modeling, professional networks and social support, psychological support, and faculty role and behavior.
Spiritual Well-Being to the Quality of Life of Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Hudiyawati Dian , Chouhan Devraj Singh , Wibowo Della Mardiana , Mujannidah Afidatul
Published: May 2024

Heart failure is caused by the heart being unable to maintain normal blood flow. Some patients with heart failure expressed that they needed nurses' help with their physical, psychological, and spiritual problems. Spiritual Well-Being and its components play an important role in a person's declining quality of life and have been linked to various other health factors. This research aims to determine the relationship between spiritual well-being and the quality of life of heart failure patients. The sample for this research was 100 respondents taken using the accidental sampling technique. Data analysis uses the chi-square correlation test if the test conditions are met. If the test requirements are not met, use the alternative Fisher exact test. The instruments used in this research were the Spiritual Needs Questionnaire (SpNQ) and the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ). The results of this study illustrate that there is no relationship between quality of life scores and all aspects of the spiritual needs of heart failure patients (p> 0.05). The results of the analysis carried out showed that NYHA functional status (p= 0.044) and ejection fraction (r= -0.205, p= 0.041) influenced the spiritual needs of heart failure patients. The results of this study indicate that the patient's spiritual needs are not related to the general quality of life score, but have a significant relationship with the physiological dimensions of quality of life, ejection fraction, and NYHA functional status.
Effectiveness Of Massage Therapy On Fatigue In Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: Scoping Review
Authors: Indraswati Ita , Septiyan Raditya Bagus , Matchaya Pasikorn , Finch Rosie
Published: May 2024

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy have side effects. Side effects felt by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bone marrow damage, peripheral neuropathy, alopecia, pain and fatigue. Fatigue is a condition that occurs in patients because the bone marrow stops producing red blood cells during the chemotherapy process. Fatigue can be severe when patients experience pain, depression and lack of sleep. Fatigue management can be done with non-pharmacological therapy, one of the therapy is massage therapy. Massage therapy can be a manual stimulation of tissues in the body to improve blood circulation, relax muscles, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve sleep quality. Massage therapy can overcome anxiety and reduce fatigue significantly. This study aims to determine the effect of massage therapy on fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The researchers used several databases such as Pubmed and Science direct. A total of 9 articles were analyzed. In the article there are several massage therapy interventions used to overcome fatigue in cancer patients including accupressure, reflexology, thai massage, back massage, progressive muscle relaxation. Based on several journals that have been analyzed, it can be concluded that the provision of massage therapy interventions can reduce the level of fatigue in cancer patients.
Analysis of Burnout and Job Satisfaction with Intention to Leave among Indonesian Nurses in post Pandemic in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Uswatin Nurul , Yayi Suryo Prabandari  , Agus Surono  , Fahruddin Akhir
Published: May 2024

The Covid pandemic has ended but health workers, especially nurses in Saudi Arabia, are still experiencing burnout due to high workloads. This study aims to analyze burnout and job satisfaction related to intention to leave among Indonesian nurses in health services in Saudi Arabia. This research used a qualitative method with a case-study approach. The research subjects used purposive sampling with a typical case of 12 Indonesian nurses who worked in health services and terminated their work contracts in Saudi Arabia. This research used data triangulation, source triangulation, and peer debriefing. In-depth interviews conducted at a predetermined place, data analysis follows 7 steps of Colaizzi's analysis. The results showed that burnout was closely related to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low appreciation for one's abilities. Indonesian nurses who worked in health services in Saudi Arabia were happy and did not experience burnout. Meanwhile, job satisfaction or nurse satisfaction in dealing with work situations and environments is related to internal factors such as salary and rights to work facilities, while externally, it is related to self-development and professionalism.
An Education and Training Program on Disaster Triage for Nurses and Nursing Students: Literature Review
Authors: Faizatiwahida Novia , Setiyarini Sri , Alim Syahirul
Published: May 2024

Natural disasters continue to increase globally yearly. Over 1.6 billion people live in disaster-prone areas, conflict zones, and displacement areas. The impacts of disasters highlight the importance of disaster preparedness to minimize errors in disaster triage management. However, nurses' knowledge and skills in implementing initial triage procedures are still adequate. This scooping review aims to find an overview of implementing disaster triage education and training programs. This research is a scooping review using the Prisma flow chart in its implementation. This study showed significant results in all articles (n = 14) in increasing knowledge, attitudes, skills, awareness, preparedness, accuracy, and learning motivation in conducting disaster triage. The methods used are simulation methods (live, virtual reality, and screen-based) and training and education methods (lectures, discussions, videos, roleplay, and games) with material on disaster triage, START triage, and SALT triage concepts. This study concluded that disaster triage education for nurses and nursing students is very important to be provided by carrying out the latest methods so that the results are more effective.
EVALUATION OF GENITAL HYGIENE BEHAVIORS OF FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: IN TURKIYE
Authors: KURUC Huriye Sena , AVCI Nilgun
Published: May 2024

Aim: The study was conducted to evaluate the genital hygiene behaviors and orientations habits of female secondary school students in the adolescent period.

Methods: The study was conducted in a descriptive and correlational design between February and June 2022 to determine.

The study population consisted of 355 female students studying in all high schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Vize district of Kırklareli province in Turkiye. It aimed to reach the entire population without determining the sample size. As a result, 194 female students who volunteered to participate in the study were included in the sample. In data collection, the "Personal Information Form" and "Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale" were applied using the face-to-face interview method.

Results: It was found that the mean age of the students was 15.74±1.1, the majority of them lived with their parents, more than half of them (67.5%) didn’t receive information about genital care and hygiene, almost all of them (92.3%) used materials for cleaning the genital area, their genital hygiene behaviors were positive, and they thought that they were given inadequate education about hygiene at school or in classes. It was determined that the genital hygiene behaviors and menstrual hygiene of the students living with only a mother or father were more positive, and the use of materials for genital hygiene was higher in the students living in the city center and district compared to the students living in the village.

Conclusion: As a result, it was observed that the mother's education level, family income level, and the person living with her positively affected general hygiene and menstrual hygiene habits.

Keywords: Adolescent, hygiene, genital hygiene, behavior, nursing
Vammaispalvelujen asiakkaiden kohtaamat haasteet sähköisten palvelujen käytössä ja käytön tukemisessa onnistuminen - ammattilaisten näkökulma
Authors: Kainiemi Emma , Virtanen Lotta , Saukkonen Petra , Kaihlanen Anu-Marja , Väre Anna , Valtokari Maria , Nurmi-Koikkalainen Päivi , Heponiemi Tarja
Published: May 2024

Yhteiskunnallisten palvelujen siirtyessä yhä enemmän sähköisesti tarjottaviksi, on tärkeää kartoittaa vammaisten henkilöiden kohtaamia haasteita sähköisten palvelujen käytössä. Vammaispalvelujen ammattilaiset ovat keskeisessä roolissa havaitsemaan asiakkaiden sähköisten palvelujen käyttöön liittyviä haasteita ja tarjoamaan tarvittaessa tukea palvelujen käyttöön. Tämä tutkimus kartoitti ammattilaisten havaitsemia haasteita sekä selvitti asiakkaiden tukemisessa onnistumista ja onnistumiseen yhteydessä olevia tekijöitä koronapandemian aikana.
Tutkimusaineisto kerättiin vammaispalvelujen ammattilaisilta keväällä 2022. Poikkileikkaustutkimuksessa hyödynnettiin määrällisen aineiston ohella kyselylomakkeeseen annettuja laadullisia vastauksia. Aineisto analysoitiin induktiivisella sisällönanalyysillä ja logistisella regressioanalyysillä.
Tutkimukseen osallistui yhteensä 428 vammaispalvelujen ammattilaista (iän keskiarvo 46,0 vuotta; 85,5 % naisia). Ammattilaiset raportoivat havainneensa seuraavia haasteita asiakkaiden sähköisten palvelujen käytössä: toimintakyvyn rajoitteet, tarvittavien laitteiden ja verkkoyhteyksien puute, palvelujen esteettömyyteen ja saavutettavuuteen liittyvät haasteet, kiinnostuksen puute, tuen riittämättömyys sekä tarve perinteisille lähipalveluille.
Valtaosa oli sitä mieltä, että asiakkaiden tukemisessa ei onnistuttu hyvin. Asumispalveluissa työskentelevillä (OR 1,83 [95 % LV 1,14–2,93]) sekä koronapandemian takia toisiin työtehtäviin siirretyillä (OR 1,98 [95 % LV 1,05–3,74]) oli suurempi vetosuhde verrokkiryhmiin verrattuna näkemykselle siitä, että asiakkaiden sähköisten palvelujen käytön tukemisessa ei onnistuttu. Lisäksi niillä vammaispalvelujen ammattilaisilla, jotka eivät kokeneet kollegoidensa suhtautuvan myönteisesti sähköisiin palveluihin (OR 1,80 [95 % LV 1.05–3.07]) oli suurempi vetosuhde näkemykselle siitä, että tukemisessa ei onnistuttu.
Vammaispalvelujen asiakkaiden sähköisten palvelujen käytössä kohtaamia haasteita voitaisiin vähentää muun muassa parantamalla tarvittavien tietoteknisten laitteiden ja apuvälineiden saatavuutta sekä palvelujen esteettömyyttä ja saavutettavuutta. Organisaatioiden on tarjottava ammattilaisille koulutusta asiakkaiden sähköisten palvelujen käytön tukemisessa. Digitalisuudelle myönteinen työilmapiiri sekä ammattilaisten selkeä käsitys omasta roolistaan ja toimenkuvastaan ovat tärkeitä asiakkaiden sähköisten palvelujen käyttöön saaman tuen kannalta.