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Temperature-Dependent Influence of Shell Thickness on Carrier Dynamics in CdSe/ZnS Core-Shell Quantum Dot Structures
Authors: Udoisoh Moses G.
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the temperature-dependent influence of shell thickness on carrier dynamics in CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots using multi-band effective mass theory and full phonon dispersion relations. The quantum confinement effects were modeled by solving the radial Schrödinger equation and Luttinger-Kohn Hamiltonian, incorporating a temperature-dependent potential offset. We found that increasing shell thickness from 1 nm to 10 nm results in a significant decrease in electron and hole energies by approximately 0.9959 eV and 0.9919 eV, respectively, at 200K. The squared matrix element |M_q |^2, representing the transition probability, increases by 0.0081 as the shell thickness increases, with a further enhancement of 0.0063 at higher temperatures (700K), indicating stronger electronic coupling. Additionally, the Auger recombination rate and carrier relaxation times decrease with increasing shell thickness, with the Auger rate increasing by a factor of 2.7 from 200K to 700K, underscoring the critical role of thermal management in quantum dot applications. These findings provide a quantitative understanding of how temperature and shell thickness jointly affect the optical and electronic properties of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots, offering valuable insights for optimizing their performance in optoelectronic devices.
Mental Health in Later Life: Clinical Insights and Management Strategies for Late-Onset Psychiatric Conditions
Authors: Kerna Nicholas A. , Ngwu Dabeluchi C. , Rodriguez Daylin , Holets Hilary M. , Flores John V. , Pruitt Kevin D. , Carsrud N.D. Victor , Jeremiah Shoyoye Muyiwa , Azi Cornelius I. , Khan Maria , Jomsky Breanna M. , Anderson II Joseph , Ukachukwu Chika A. , Taha Wail Taha Mohammed , Chawla Sudeep , Morvey Susan A. , Adadzi Jerome
Published: October 2024

Late-onset psychiatric conditions, which emerge or are first diagnosed in older adulthood, present unique challenges. This review examines their prevalence, risk factors, and clinical presentations, providing a comprehensive overview of their impact on older adults. Late-onset psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder (MDD), are increasingly recognized as significant health concerns among older adults. Epidemiological trends show a rising incidence, influenced by an aging population and demographic changes. Variability in prevalence rates due to gender differences and aging-related factors highlights the need for tailored research and clinical approaches. Risk factors include genetic predispositions, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors. Genetic research emphasizes hereditary components, while environmental and lifestyle influences, such as stress and social isolation, add complexity to the clinical picture. Comorbidities, common in older adults, further complicate diagnosis and treatment. Clinical presentations of late-onset psychiatric conditions often differ from early-onset forms, with symptoms that may overlap with age-related changes, making diagnosis challenging. Accurate evaluation is necessary to distinguish these conditions from cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders. Managing and treating these conditions effectively requires a comprehensive, individualized approach integrating pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy, and behavioral therapies tailored to older adults. Pharmacological treatment should consider changes in drug metabolism, sensitivity with age, and the risks of polypharmacy. Essential psychotherapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), with integrated care involving multidisciplinary teams to address both psychiatric and physical health. Neurologists and geriatricians are crucial in managing neurological manifestations and overall geriatric care. Addressing late-onset psychiatric conditions is critical given the growing old adult population. The rising prevalence emphasizes the need for ongoing research and innovation, focusing on early detection, refining diagnostic criteria, and exploring new therapeutic approaches to enhance care for older adults.
Public Health in Kashmir: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Khanday Sumbl Ahmad
Published: October 2024

This research paper provides an in-depth analysis of the public health landscape in Kashmir, focusing on the region's most pressing challenges and opportunities. The findings highlight key public health issues, such as inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited access to healthcare in rural areas, and the severe mental health crisis caused by decades of conflict. The paper also examines the effectiveness of government policies and initiatives, as well as the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in addressing these challenges. Using secondary data from various reports, journal articles, and studies, the research underscores the disparities between urban and rural healthcare, maternal and child health issues, and the emerging threats posed by environmental and infectious diseases. Recommendations are provided to enhance healthcare access, improve mental health services, and promote a more equitable healthcare system in Kashmir.
The Effect of Training Program on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Nursing Care of Children with Type-I Diabetes Mellitus in Wad Medani Pediatrics Teaching Hospital Gezira State, Sudan
Authors: Mohamed Basmat Ahmed , Adris Mohamed Abdel Rahman , Alic Amal Abdelgader , Ibrahim Amira Elssir Modoy
Published: October 2024

Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that originate when very little or no insulin is produced by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Nurses are in a key position to disseminate knowledge and provide proper nursing care resulting in control of the disease and prevent complications. This study was conducted in Pediatrics Teaching Hospital Gezira State, Sudan. This study aimed at assessing the effect of the training program on nurse's knowledge and practice regarding nursing care of children with type-I diabetes mellitus. training program was done to assist nurses in the Pediatric Teaching Hospital knowledge and skills need in caring of infant with type-1 diabetes mellitus. The program package contains sex session with different learning objectives and use many different teaching techniques methods include lecture, practical, audio visual aids and demonstration. Every session with different title around the diabetic knowledge. Data analysis was performed by using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version (22). The results of nurse knowledge regarding definition of diabetes for correct answer in post-intervention were highly increased in percentage. Also The results of nurse knowledge regarding definition of insulin for correct answer in post-intervention were highly increased in percentage for all questions. The results of nurse knowledge regarding definition of diabetes, insulin and combination insulin products for correct answer in post-intervention were highly increased in percentage. The study concluded that results of nurse knowledge regarding definition of diabetes, insulin and combination insulin products for correct answer in post-intervention were highly increased in percentage. The study recommended that periodic training program on care of children with type-I diabetes mellitus must be conducted and log book must be design and available for nurses in the hospitals.
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Mental Health Disparities in Bangladeshi Women: A Mixed Method Approach
Authors: Muna Maharaj Khan , Jaman Abdullah , Ahmed MD. Faisal , Das Namrata
Published: October 2024

Background: PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects women's well-being. It is a chronic ailment without a cure, and poses a significant threat to women's health, with many going women untreated.Aims: Many women in Bangladesh lack knowledge about PCOS, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. This gap hinders the understanding of coping strategies, treatment options, and lifestyle improvements related to this condition.Methods: In total, 426 participants were included in this mixed methods study, and data were collected via a mixed-methods approach. A standard approach was used for the assessment of among Bangladeshi people’s knowledge about PCOS signs, and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, and impacts on health. The prevalence of diagnostic tests among people and the extent to which women are underdiagnosed were also determined.Results: A positive PCOS status had a significantly negative impact on mental health conditions. The knowledge levels about PCOS among participants were low (63.7%), moderate (21.6%), or high (14.7%). We found significant associations between knowledge level and age, education, occupation, place of residence, screening practices, and PCOS status (p-value <0.05). Notably, 63.4% of women in Bangladesh remain undiagnosed and have a symptomatic appearance.Conclusion: A significant number of women have limited knowledge about PCOS. Moreover, these studies failed to assess PCOS status, even though the prevalence of PCOS is more than thirty percent. Hence, it is important to arrange a health education initiative aimed at educating and encouraging women to actively engage in the diagnostic process to prevent PCOS complications.
Probability Threshold Optimization for Classification of COVID-19 Patients with Higher Mortality Risk: A Case Study from the North-Eastern Region in North Macedonia
Authors: Mogilevska-Gruevska Dragana , Gruevski Ilija , Boshevska Golubinka , Gaber Stevan
Published: October 2024

Research goal: The goal of this research is to identify, compare and demonstrate some available methodological approaches which are sufficient to draw the optimal probability threshold, particularly in the case of classification of infected patients with increased risk of dying from COVID-19. The presented methodologies generate identical results if the purpose of classification is to maximize the prognosis accuracy from the point of sensitivity. Sample: As part of the whole population, the sample counts 1013 patients from the north-eastern region of the Republic of North Macedonia. Methodology: The general methodological frame used to calculate and forecast the probabilities of death outcome from COVID-19 is the binary logistic regression. In extension, we applied the rules of maximum sum and maximum product as well as the so-called Youden Index for the purpose of optimization of the probability threshold. The principals of the ROC curve in addition with the Index of Union was also helpful for the same purpose. Prognosis accuracy was evaluated through the status of patient according to the rules of “golden standard” in which sensitivity, specificity and the general accuracy of prognosis play a crucial role. Results: Accordingly, the results from the research indicate that the optimal probability threshold or “cut-off” point that provides maximal accuracy, particularly from the perspective of sensitivity in the prognosis is 0,1. In that point, the coefficient of sensitivity (the percentage of true positively predicted death cases in respect to all death cases from the sample) is measured 85,71%. Conclusion: The applied methodological approaches offer scientifically sound foundations in the context of mortality risk evaluation and classification of COVID-19 patients. Then targeted patients will be subject of precaution with strict measures, protocols and more aggressive treatment in order to minimize the chances of death outcome.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence Applications on Profitability of Large-Scale Retailers in Gweru Urban, Zimbabwe
Authors: Shadreck Nhorito , Liberty Dandira , Tinotenda Nyazema Majory , Kuvenga Anold , Munyaradzi Shumba Myron , Mazvazva Christopher
Published: October 2024

The study focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on the profitability of large-scale retailers in Gweru urban Zimbabwe. The study revealed that most of the successful retailers across the world are as a result of adopting artificial intelligence. In Gweru urban there is less utilisation of artificial intelligence by large scale-retailers. The study revealed a number of factors promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence by large-scale retailers. These factors include, technological readiness, availability of big data, organisational culture, regulatory framework, taxpayer acceptance, the need for data quality and privacy and security concerns. Also, the study Analysed the artificial intelligence applications for large-scale retailers. These AI include, price optimisation, fraud detection and prevention, predictive analytics for more accurate sales forecasting, supply chain optimisation, customer service Chatbots and automated replies, inventory management, personalised recommendations, visual search and image recognition. The study also, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on the operations of large-scale retailers. The impact of AI discussed include; improved accuracy, enhanced fraud detection, increased efficiency, real time monitoring, data driven policy making, improved customer experience, cost driven savings, revenue growth, provide a source of competitive advantage. The study revealed the challenges of adopting AI these include; data quality issues, lack of transparency and accountability. The study adopted a pragmatism philosophy as it utilised both qualitative and quantitative strategies in collecting and analysed the data. The results of the study revealed that there is a positive significance in adopting and implementing artificial intelligence on the profitability large-scale retailers.
Evaluation of Thyroid Gland Hormones among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Abdulmuttaleb Nabaa Azhar , Hammoud Nisreen Shihab , Hatem Narges Hamoudi , Hussein Ghadeer Saleh , Mahdi Nagwan Reda
Published: October 2024

Objective: The study aims to determine the effects of PCOS on some thyroid hormones and to find the relationship between PCOS and the hormones T3, T4, and TSH in the population of Karbala. It is a case-control study that includes PCOS patients and a healthy control group. Method: The research was carried out during a period beginning in January 2024 and ending in March 2024. At the Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Hospital, Karbala Health Directorate. A case-control study was performed on 50 PCOS patients out of 50 healthy controls. After obtaining participants' information, a blood sample was drawn from venipuncture. T3/T4/TSH parameters were checked. Result: 50 women of PCOS and 50 healthy women, the results of patients are T3 (1.97), T4(85.92), TSH (1.82). Conclusion: Through our study, we conclude that there is an increase in the levels of T3/T4 hormones and a decrease in the level of TSH in the group, which is related to the effect of polycystic ovary syndrome on the patient. Thus, we conclude that there is a relationship between polycystic ovary disease and thyroid disease.
Comparative Morphohistological Study of Nasal Salt Gland in Three Water Birds Coot Birds (Gallinula silvestris), Domestic Geese (Anser anser domesticus), and Domestic Ducks (Anas platyrhynchus)
Authors: Hussein Haifa A. , Da'aj Sameera A. , Musa Zainab A. , Salman Hanan A.
Published: October 2024

Background: The study's objective is to ascertain the comparative morphohistological features of salt gland of three species of birds, coot bird, duck and goose. Eighteen adult, healthy birds of each of the following sexes species (six birds for each species). Result: The frontal bone's supraorbital depression contains well-developed bilateral salt glands that are located beneath the skin in both species. The gland was ranged in color from pinkish white to reddish brown. in duck and goose were crescent in shaped, it was irregular or amebea –shaped, in the coot bird. Histological salt gland was covered by a thin capsule of connective tissue and comprise a large number of rows of concentric polygonal lobes divided by heavily vascularized interlobular connective tissue. Every lobe is composed of branching secretory tubules that are enmeshed with connective tissue that is rich in blood capillaries and lined with a single layer of cuboidal cells oriented radially from a central canal. Every lobe's duct system empties into the central canal, which empties into a primary duct that travels to the nasal cavity's anterior region. Conclusion: This study indicated that the three species of avian salt gland had distinctive histological structures, which helped to understand the impact of each species' habits and actions on this gland's development.
Evaluation of Different Insecticides against Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Tomatoes Grown in Laghman, Afghanistan
Authors: Azizi Mohammad Ikram , Danish Wasiullah , Sharafat Ahmad Ratib
Published: October 2024

Tomato fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) significantly reduces tomato yields in Afghanistan. This study aimed to identify the most effective insecticide for its control in Laghman province, seven treatments were evaluated in randomized complete block design with three replications. These included a control (T1), Lambda-cyhalothrin 2.5% EC (T2), Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% EC (T3), Cypermethrin 10% EC (T4), Deltamethrin 2.5% EC (T5), Chlorpyrifos 40% EC (T6), and Confidor 20% SL (T7). According to our results of the experiment revealed that Emamectin Benzoate (T3) demonstrated the highest efficacy in suppressing tomato fruit borer compared to the control, which had an average of 9.96 larvae per plant, T3 exhibited a significantly lower larval count of 1.63 per plant. Additionally, T3 significantly increased the average number of fruits per plant and achieved the highest total fruit weight (1801.36 g). In terms of infested fruits, T3 recorded the lowest number (1.56) and weight (132.10 g) per plant. Furthermore, the percentage of infested fruits (7.51%) in T3 was remarkably lower than the control's 50.40%, highlighting its strong effectiveness. Our results suggest that Emamectin Benzoate (T3) emerged as the most effective insecticide in preventing tomato fruit borer compared to all other tested treatments.
Remediation of Hydrocarbons in Soil by Medicago sativa Plant
Authors: Al Saidi Ekram Sabah Sahib , Abbas Karima F. , Hamad Haider Sajat , Muhammad Mustafa Saddam , Saddam Abbas Ward
Published: October 2024

Petroleum products are necessary to modern civilization, mostly in the development of economic and agricultural goods. Transporting fuel causes significant environmental risks such as unloading, spills and leaks. For this reason, this study was conducted in order to evaluate and know the possibility of using and applying phytoremediation on soil contaminated with gas oil. This study was taking place at the University of Karbala. As well as field work was conducted in the college's garden. Twelve pots were used for the phytoremediation of contaminated soil. Each pot, was packed with three kilograms soil garden. All pots were formed concurrently using 1, 3, and 5 g of gas oil per kilogram of soil. Soil with each of the gas oil concentrations was planted with the 50 seeds of selected Medicago sativa plant. The control setting was kept without gas oil adding. The experiment lasted about 90 days. It has been determined physical and chemical properties for the soil such as assessment of soil pH, EC, moisture, organic matter; determination of plant properties and estimation removal rat of petroleum hydrocarbon (gas oil). Results showed the highest rate removal 60% was observed within 1g\kg concentration, followed by 3g\kg concentration with removal 39%, where was the lowest removal 14% was shown within 5g\kg concentration. The weight of fresh and dry sample dramatically dropped as the level of contamination raised. The lowest and highest result of the fresh weight test after three months ranged between (1.87 -35.46 gm in 5g\kg concentration and control pots, respectively). The study conclusions that the Medicago sativa plant has the ability to tolerate soil contaminated with gas oil, and this plant also provides the appropriate conditions for the analysis of hydrocarbons at all gas oil concentrations.
Ethnobotanical Appraisal of Medicinal Plants Used by Inhabitants of Narsipatnam Division, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Venumadhav Rajanala , Ikkurthi Veerakishore , Skylab Gilakathula , Mallikarjuna Kokkanti
Published: October 2024

The preliminary investigations of Ethnobotanical appraisal of Medicinal plants used by Inhabitants of Narsipatnam Division, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh with their recipes, preparation of drugs, administration, and usage from several centuries. Therapeutic uses of some of the species given in the table were cross checked with alternative ethno botanical systems viz. Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy. One hundred and fifty-six (156) crude drugs (species) belonging to one hundred and thirty-two (132) genera and sixty-nine (69) families were collected based on folk-lore knowledge. The pattern of the plant uses as per habitat (terrestrial, aquatic/epiphytes), habit (growth form), plant part (tissue) and taxonomic category (Systematically families), nativity and occurrence (wild/cultivated) were established. Of the 156 crude drugs wild and naturalized species, 61 are trees, 36 are shrubs, 29 are herbs, 28 are climbers and remaining each one is liana and parasites. (Appendix_1).
PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS EVALUATION OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIFFERENT COMMERCIAL DIETS
Authors: Haruna, M.  , Doma, U. D.  , Bello, K. M.
Published: October 2024

An experiment was carried out to determine the utilization of five selected commercial broiler chicken diets by broilers. Three hundred day-old chicks were randomly allotted to five diets in replicates of three containing 20 birds each in a Completely Randomized Design. Feed and water were supplied ad libitum and the feeding trial lasted for six weeks. Results for overall performance, indicated that daily feed intake was higher (P<0.05) on diets A (103.00 g), D (101.79 g) E (100.18 g) and B (96.06 g) which were the same and lower on diet C85.21 g) while daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio assumed the same trend as daily feed intake. Carcass evaluation showed a higher (P<0.05) dressing percentage on diet D (76.72 %) and lowest on diet C (67.96 %). It was therefore concluded that diets D and A gave higher dressing percentages, hence recommended for broiler chicken farmers in the study area.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Agenda Surat Masuk Bidang Renbang Di Bappeda Banyuwangi Berbasis Website
Authors: Ifan Farimulyadi  , Abd. Ghofur
Published: October 2024

Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah (BAPPEDA) Kabupaten Banyuwangi merupakan instansi pemerintah yang memiliki peran penting dalam merencanakan pembangunan daerah. Salah satu tugas yang diemban adalah mengelola surat masuk yang berkaitan dengan berbagai agenda dan kegiatan. Proses pengelolaan surat masuk yang dilakukan secara manual seringkali menyebabkan berbagai masalah, seperti keterlambatan dalam penyampaian informasi, kesulitan dalam pencarian data surat, serta kemungkinan hilangnya surat penting.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun sistem informasi yang dapat mengelola agenda surat masuk secara efektif dan efisien pada Bidang Perencanaan dan Pengembangan (RENGBANG) BAPPEDA Banyuwangi. Sistem informasi ini diharapkan dapat mengatasi permasalahan yang ada dengan menyediakan fitur-fitur seperti pencatatan surat masuk, pengelompokan surat berdasarkan kategori, pencarian data surat secara cepat, serta pelaporan.
Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi tahap analisis kebutuhan, perancangan sistem, implementasi, dan pengujian. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah sistem informasi berbasis web yang mampu mengelola agenda surat masuk dengan lebih terstruktur dan terorganisir. Sistem ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi kerja dan meminimalisir kesalahan dalam pengelolaan surat masuk di BAPPEDA Banyuwangi.
Strategi Konservasi Kakatua Kecil Jambul Kuning (Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis) Secara Ex Situ di Lembaga Konservasi
Authors: Syaputra Maiser , Komang Suparyana Pande , Tri Wulandari Febriana
Published: October 2024

Kakatua Kecil Jambul Kuning (Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis) (KKJK) merupakan jenis burung dilindungi di Indonesia dan termasuk kategori kritis berdasarkan Red List International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Upaya konservasi oleh berbagai pihak diperlukan untuk mendukung kelestarian burung ini. Konservasi ex situ merupakan salah satu cara untuk memulihkan populasi KKJK melalui kegiatan pemeliharaan dan perkawinan yang lebih intensif. Namun, konservasi ex situ KKJK masih terbatas dengan tingkat keberhasilan yang rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyusun strategi konservasi KKJK secara ex situ di lembaga konservasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan data dianalisis menggunakan metode SWOT dan QSPM. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, faktor internal yang paling berpengaruh dalam kegiatan pemeliharaan Kakatua Kecil Jambul Kuning (Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis) secara ex situ di lembaga konservasi adalah pengetahuan pengelola akan jenis, kuantitas dan kualitas pakan, sedangkan faktor eksternal terbesar adalah melakukan kerja sama dengan laboratorium, balai veteriner dan klinik satwa. Strategi pengelolaan yang sesuai untuk diterapkan dalam pemeliharaan Kakatua Kecil Jambul Kuning (Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis) secara ex situ di lembaga konservasi adalah strategi pertumbuhan yang agresif (Growth oriented strategy) dengan strategi prioritas berupa peningkatan kapasitas perawat satwa.
Respon Garut (Maranta arundinacea) terhadap Berbagai Dosis Pupuk Organik Hayati dan Naungan Sengon dalam Agroforestri
Authors: Putri Maulidya Anisa , Wijayanto Nurheni , Octavia Dona
Published: October 2024

Perubahan fungsi lahan hutan menjadi lahan pertanian semakin meningkat, seiring dengan bertambahnya jumlah penduduk. Lahan hutan tetap dapat dimanfaatkan secara optimal dengan menerapkan sistem agroforestri. Tajuk sengon yang ringan dapat dikombinasikan dengan tanaman pangan fungsional, diantaranya garut yang memiliki kemampuan beradaptasi tumbuh di bawah naungan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pertumbuhan tanaman garut pada sistem agroforestri dan monokultur, dan menganalisis pengaruh perlakuan dosis pupuk organik hayati (POH) yang diberikan terhadap produksi umbi garut. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan berupa rancangan petak terbagi dengan rancangan lingkungan acak lengkap. Sistem tanam yang terdiri atas dua taraf merupakan petak utama dan dosis pupuk yang terdiri atas tiga taraf merupakan anak petak dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem monokultur menghasilkan berat segar rata-rata umbi garut sebesar 193,0 g per rumpun, dengan produksi umbi sebesar 7,73 ton/ha, sedangkan pada sistem agroforestri 163,9 g/rumpun dengan produksi umbi 6,02 ton/ha, dengan nilai kesetaraan lahan sebesar 1,72.
Pertumbuhan Mahoni (Swietenia macrophylla King) pada Media Tanah Pascatambang Pasir Silika dan Pot Organik di Persemaian
Authors: Permana Salsabila Putri , Budi Sri Wilarso , Siregar Ulfah J
Published: October 2024

Komposisi pot organik berbahan dasar koran bekas, kompos pupuk kandang, dan cocopeat dapat menjadi alternatif dari penggunaan polybagdan menambah unsur hara pada media tanam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pertumbuhan bibit mahoni (Swietenia macrophyllaKing) pada media tanah pasca tambang pasir silika dengan menggunakan pot organik sebagai wadah media tanamnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap pola faktorial 2 faktor, yaitu (1) komposisi bahan pot organik yang terdiri dari koran, kompos, serta cocopeat dan (2) ukuran partikel bahan pot organik penyusun pot berukuran 5 mesh dan 10 mesh. Parameter yang diamati meliputi karakteristik media tanam, daya serap air pot organik, jumlah kandungan C-organik dan N total (rasio C/N) pot organik, tinggi semai, diameter semai, kandungan klorofil, laju fotosintesis, dan biomassa semai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa interaksi perlakuan komposisi pot organik dan ukuran bahan penyusunnya berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi, diameter, dan biomassa bibit. Pot organik dengan komposisi 50% koran, 35% kompos pupuk kandang, dan 15% cocopeat memberikan pengaruh yang lebih baik terhadap pertumbuhan bibit S. macrophylla
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Zonasi Taman Wisata Alam Berbasis Sensivitas Ekologi: Studi Kasus Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Pancar
Authors: Irfani M , Syartinilia Syartinilia , Soekmadi Rinekso
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Gunung Pancar Natural Tourism Park (TWAGP) is one of the natural tourist destinations that needs to be managed sustainably. One form of management is through area arrangement by considering ecological sensitivity. This concept involves management that considers biophysical elements of the area such as land cover, rivers, roads, land cover changes, and slopes. Therefore, the method used is spatial modeling with a multi-criteria approach. This study aims to obtain an ecological sensitivity index that is useful in the preparation of management blocks. The analysis results show that 65% of the TWAGP area is sensitive to ecology and needs to be designated as a core zone for protection. This is because the slopes in most of the TWAGP area are rolling too very steep. This area also borders large rivers and some roads divide the TWAGP area. Therefore, reorganizing the management block is very important to do.
Key word: Ecology sensitivity, land cover, biophysics characteristic, natural tourism park
Abstrak
Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Pancar (TWAGP) merupakan salah stau wisata alam yang perlu dikelola secara berkelanjutan. Salah satu bentuk pengelolaan adalah melalui penataan areal kelola dengan mempertimbangkan sensivitas ekologi. Konsep ini adalah pengelolaan dengan mempertimbangkan unsur biofisik kawasan seperti tutupan lahan, Sungai, jalan dan perubahan tutupan lahan serta kelerengan. Untuk itu, metode yang digunakan adalah pemodelan spasial dengan pendekatan multi kriteria. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh indeks sensivitas ekologi yang bermanfaat dalam penyusunan blok pengelolaan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa 65% dari areal TWAGP sensitif terhadap ekologi dan perlu ditetapkan sebagai zona inti. Hal ini karena kelerengan di sebagian besar areal TWAGP bergelombang sampai sangat curam. Area ini juga berbatasan dengan sungai besar serta terdapat jalan yang membelah areal TWAGP. Untuk itu, penataan kembali blok pengelolaan sangat penting dilakukan.
Kata kunci: Sensitivitas ekologi, tutupan lahan, karakteristik biofisik, taman wisata alam
A Comprehensive Review of Brain Tumor Detection Using Deep Learning and Machine Learning Classifiers
Authors: M Madhumalini,
Published: October 2024

A brain tumor is a destructive or non destructive anomalous tissue in the brain which affects the lifestyle of peoples. It affects the survival rate of the patients and even causes death. The conventional techniques for brain tumor detection is highly challenging and time consuming procedure. For the purpose of early brain tumor diagnosis, Brain Tumor Categorization (BTC) from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images is extremely crucial. This paper provides a comprehensive review of brain tumor analysis using a Deep Learning (DL) and Machine Learning (ML) methods from MRI images. These models considerably upgrade the automated brain tumor diagnosis, and help the physicians and specialists to proficiently identify the tumor affected area. In this study, the DL techniques and the ML techniques are evaluated for the purpose of brain tumor identification using MRI scans. It significantly enhances the precision of medical assessments and treatment procedures and assists in separating healthy cells and tumor affected cells.
Wireless Solar Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Choudhary Aayush , Choudhary Mayank , Thakur Arjun Singh , Rathore Vivek Singh , Kar Siddheswar
Published: October 2024

The automotive industry is quickly transitioning from IC engine vehicles to electric vehicles as we enter a new era of automobiles. The growing demand for electric vehicles is also driving up the number of charging stations. In this idea, the automobile is charged wirelessly through inductive coupling using a wireless charging system. All we have to do is pull the automobile into the charging station. Wireless Power Transmission is the process of sending electrical energy from a source to a load over a distance without the need of cables or other conducting wires. Nikola Tesla’s greatest invention was the idea of wireless power transfer. There is no need for human contact with this technology. One technology that may be a step towards the future is wireless power transmission. With the help of this project, wireless charging may become more practical for everyday usage. Magnetic resonance-based wireless power transfer (WPT) is a technology that has the potential to free people from obtrusive wires. Actually, the WPT uses the same fundamental theory known as inductive power transfer that has been studied for at least thirty years. WPT technology has advanced quickly in the last many years. With a load efficiency above 90%, the power transfer distance grows from several millimeters to several hundred millimeters at the mill watts to kilowatts power level. Electric vehicle (EV) charging applications find the WPT highly appealing due to its advancements, as it can be used in both stationary and dynamic charging settings. The WPT technologies that are relevant to EV wireless charging are represented in this presentation. The challenges of charging time, range, and cost can be readily reduced by implementing WPT in EVs. With the widespread adoption of EVs, battery technology is no longer significant. It is believed that the cutting-edge accomplishments would inspire researchers to further both the spread of EV and the continued development of WPT.
Prevalence of Hypertension in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Working Area of Jatibaru Community Health Center in 2023
Authors: Aryani Budi Ratna , Nurfathanah Nurfathanah
Published: October 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts an increase in the number of diabetes mellitus sufferers in Indonesia from 8.4 million people in 2000 to around 21.3 million people in 2030. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes increases with age and changes in unhealthy lifestyles. Several studies show that the incidence of hyperglycemia in diabetes is closely related to hypertension. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2017, two out of three people with diabetes have high blood pressure. At the Jatibaru Community Health Center, based on 2023 data, it is known that hypertension and diabetes are always included in the data on the 10 most common diseases every month. Based on this background and related to the incidence of Hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus is still relatively high, so researchers are interested to knowing the picture hypertension in type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Jatibaru. This research is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach using secondary data taken from Non-Communicable Disease data. The population in this study were all adult and elderly respondents registered in the non-communicable disease program register, who based on anamnesis, physical and laboratory examination, were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The sample was taken by purposive sampling. In this research, it was found that people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus were found in all adult and elderly age categories. The distribution of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients continues to increase with increasing age, the prevalence of sufferers being more female than male. As many as 65% of the total type 2 diabetes mellitus sufferers also experience hypertension.
Advancements in Green Chemical Engineering: Developing Sustainable Catalysts for Carbon Capture and Utilization
Authors: Arianti Santi Febri
Published: October 2024

The development of sustainable catalysts for carbon capture and utilization (CCU) represents a pivotal advancement in green chemical engineering, addressing both climate change and resource scarcity. This study utilizes a qualitative approach, specifically employing literature review and library research methods, to analyze recent advancements in catalyst development for CCU technologies. The analysis highlights the growing emphasis on designing catalysts that are not only efficient but also eco-friendly, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact. By examining various catalytic processes, including chemical absorption, photocatalysis, and electrochemical reduction, this research identifies key strategies for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of CCU systems. The findings reveal that while significant progress has been made in improving catalyst performance, challenges remain in scaling up these technologies for industrial applications. Moreover, this study underscores the role of green chemical engineering in fostering a circular economy by converting captured carbon dioxide into valuable products such as fuels and chemicals. Future research should focus on overcoming existing limitations, including catalyst stability and cost-effectiveness, to ensure broader adoption of sustainable CCU technologies. This review contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable chemical processes and offers a roadmap for advancing green engineering practices.
FLOWER QUALITY AND VASE LIFE OF GLADIOLUS AS AFFECTED BY HORMONES
Authors:   Hajee Mohammed Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh., Orpa Nusrat Nawreen , Anzu-Man-Ara Kabita ,   Floriculture Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh., Khan Farjana Nasreen ,   Floriculture Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh., Kabir Khairul ,   Department of Horticulture, Sher-e- Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: October 2024

An experiment was conducted at the Floriculture field of Horticulture Research Centre, Gazipur during Rabi season of 2021-22 to find out the effect of preharvest spray of different hormones (GA3, SA and BA) at different concentrations on flower and vase life of gladiolus. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized CompleteBlock design with three replications. The treatments were T1=GA3 @ 100 ppm, T2=GA3 @ 200 ppm, T3=GA3 @ 300 ppm, T4=SA@ 100 ppm, T5=SA @ 200 ppm, T6=SA @ 300 ppm, T7=BA @ 100 ppm, T8=BA @ 200 ppm, T9=BA @ 300 ppm and T10 = Control (fresh water). Healthy corms of gladiolus having a diameter of about 5.0 cm were used as plantingmaterial. The aqueoussolution of GA3 (100, 200 and 300 ppm), SA (100, 200 and 300 ppm) and BA (100, 200 and 300 ppm) along with control (fresh water) were applied twice on the flower plants at three and six leaves stage. Flowering parameters of plants as well as vase life of flowers were significantly influenced by the application of hormones. Among all the treatments, application of SA @ 100 ppm was recorded to be an outstanding treatment in improving floraland vase qualityattributes i.e. highestspike (78.5 cm) and rachislength (52.8 cm), maximum floret number/spike (14.5), biggest floret diameter (10.0 cm) and early spike initiation (65 days) were observed as compared to control. The maximum floret opening (90%), highest water uptake (45.0 g) and maximum vase life (12 days) were also noted with SA @ 100 ppm in gladiolus.
STATUS OF FOREST GOVERNANCE IN BANGLADESH: A CASE STUDY ON BHAWAL NATIONAL PARK
Authors:   Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh., Hossain Md. Shamim , Ahmed Asib ,   Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh., Ahmed Anik ,   Post-graduated, National University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh.
Published: October 2024

The present study assessed the status of forest governance of Bhawal National Park (BNP) in Bangladesh. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify and analyze data. The study identified that the BNP authority adhered to well-defined and coherent forest policies and laws of forest governance, having highest score (i.e., about 4.27) in five-points rating scale. However, the enforcement of forest laws and regulations by the jurisdictional authorityis hindered due to insufficient resources, including budgetaryconstraints, shortage of forest officials and staff, inadequate toolsand technology, and delayed implementation resulting less effective influence on the forest governance. The involvement of stakeholders in decision-making processesand access to information is limited. Additionally, there is not always a high enough level of transparency and accountability, sometimes leading to misconduct and corruption among forest officials, secured the lowest score of forest governance (i.e., 1.15). Overall, the composite score is nearly 1.90 represents less significant influence of forest governance for BNP resulting in one-third of the park is completely under encroachment. The findings of this study are crucial for policymakers to determine the priority areas within the various components and pillars of forest governance.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AMONG RURAL ADOLESCENT FEMALES: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON CHINGUSPUR VILLAGE, BOGURA SADAR, UPAZILLA OF BANGLADESH
Authors:   TMSS Nursing College, Bogura, Bangladesh, Ferdous Senera , Hoque ATM Rezaul ,   Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh, Rahman Md. Matiur ,   Master of Public Health Program, TMIRT-TMSS, Bogura, Bangladesh., Sharif Ahmed ,   Master of Public Health Program, TMIRT-TMSS, Bogura, Bangladesh., Amin Md Ruhul ,   Department of Entomology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Published: October 2024

Adolescent’s reproductive health is a serious concernin Bangladesh. The present study was based on primarydata of 150 rural adolescent females of Chinguspur village, Bogura Sadar, Upazilla of Bangladesh. Objectives of the study was to assess the socio-demographic features of sample rural adolescent females and to explore the level of knowledge and awareness to demonstrate the role of the information and education (media, counseling, services facilities) in the management of reproductive health issues. The mean age of the respondents was 16.2 years. The religion of the surveyed population were found 92% Muslim while 8% Hindu. A large number of rural adolescent females have been found to discontinue education after a few years of schooling. Only 14% girls are currently enrolling and reading in class nine or more. Most of the girls (36.33%) in the study population used pieces of old cloths/rags (nekra) as pads during menstruation, while some did not use anything. 39% of the rural adolescent females used rags that were wet or had not been dried in a hygienic fashion. Among all most of them were not known or received any information about the management of menstruation before their first menstruation. The study revealed that 72.41% of adolescents were suffering at least one complication or problems of menstruation, were not visitedor seeking any consultation or treatment from any serviceproviders available. Only 27.59% taken consultation from the service providers. While 41.66% go to traditional or herbal practitioners (locally called Kobiraj) but 33.33%visited to qualified doctors. The study indicated that the rural adolescent femalesof the study area poorly informed about most of the reproductive health issues. They have misconceptions regarding healthy management of menstruation and a big gap between their knowledge, attitude and practice.
DEGRADATION OF POLYMER MATERIALS IN ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh., Khan Tazeen Fatima , Faruque Md. Golam ,   Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Published: October 2024

Environmental occurrence of the polymer-based materials (PBMs) and their associated chemical additives have been recognized as an emerging worldwide problem, and their impacts are now a subject of wider scientific and social interest. Production of PBMs have increased substantially over the last few yearsdue to their flexible nature, making them compatible for use in domestic, industrial and developmental purposes. PBMs can be released into the environment form a variety of sources. The principal introduction routes being general littering, dumping of waste materials, migrationfrom landfills, emissionduring refuse collection and air-blasting technologies. Once in the environment, PBMs can be broken down by thermal,biological and chemicalprocesses. A numberof literatures to date have addressed the impacts of PBMs in the environment and eventually on human health. Bulk PBMs are well documented as entanglement and ingestion hazards. Interaction of PBMs with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have been shown to biomagnify in food webs causing traumatic injury and cardiovascular diseases in human body. This review summarizes up-to-date findings about the source and occurrence of PBMs in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, various degradation processes of PBMs and most important, the harmful effects of PBMs on environment and human.
A View from the Field: Helping Community Organizations Meet Capacity Challenges
Authors: Friedman Lucy N.
Published: October 2024

Lucy Friedman, president of The After-School Corporation, recommends steps including educating principals about the benefits of afterschool programs.
A “Ortopedia Arquitetônica” e a invisibilidade da mulher no espaço habitado
Authors: Airton R. O. Júnior Acácia R. R. Setton, Suzann Flávia C. de Lima e
Published: October 2024

As instituições reverberam as questões do patriarcado e da subordinação do corpo feminino que são contínuas em culturas cis-heteronormativas. A reclusão de seres desviantes passa a ter como cenário prisões para corpos masculinos, pois as mulheres configuravam assunto a ser cuidado pela Igreja. O aprisionamento de corpo feminino se tornou demanda com o advento da sociedade, e o claustro passa a ser representado em adaptações de prisões masculinas para detenção de mulheres. As condições da prisão feminina devem ser questionadas pelo feminismo de vanguarda quanto à utilização da antropometria masculina em projetos arquitetônicos tendo em vista a urgente necessidade de considerar a mulher formadora de opinião, independentemente da sua situação legal. Este artigo se propõe a provocar reflexões sobre a produção do arquiteto assujeitado por valores simbólicos que são refletidos nos planejamentos espaciais, além de trazer à baila a existência da mulher como detentora de direitos, ainda que delimitados pelos muros da prisão.
Palavras-chave: Arquitetura e gênero. Arquitetura feminista. Prisão de mulheres.
AbstractInstitutions reverberate issues of patriarchy and the subordination of the female body that are ongoing in cis-heteronormative cultures. The confinement of deviant beings began to take place in prisons for male bodies, as women were a matter to be taken care of by the Church. The imprisonment of the female body became a demand with the advent of society and the cloister began to be represented in adaptations of male prisons to detain women. The conditions of female prison must be questioned by avant-garde feminism regarding the use of male anthropometry in architectural projects in view of the urgent need to consider women as opinion makers, regardless of their legal status. This article aims to provoke reflections on the production of the architect subject to symbolic values that are reflected in spatial planning, in addition to bringing to the fore the existence of women as holders of rights, even if delimited by prison walls.
Keywords: Architecture and gender. Feminist architecture. Women prison.