bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUASI KELENGKAPAN KOMPONEN RESEP PASIEN BPJS RAWAT JALAN DI KLINIK MAHASTA CIBINONG PERIODE OKTOBER - DESEMBER 2022
Authors: Lita Hasni Fatna Suri  , Masita Sari Dewi  , La Ode Muhammad Anwar  , Salma Hilmy Rusydi Hashim
Published: December 2023

Resep harus ditulis dengan jelas untuk menghindari kesalahan medikasi atau medication error (ME). Evaluasi kelengkapan resep dilakukan sebagai bentuk peningkatan mutu pelayanan resep. Penelitian ini ditujukan mengetahui persentase kelengkapan resep dalam hal Inscriptio, Invocatio, Prescriptio, Signatura, Subscriptio dan Pro. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan 400 sampel lembar resep yang akan diteliti, dan diakukan pengamatan satu persatu dengan cara mencatat semua aspek-aspek kelengkapan resep dan dilakukan analisa data hasil. Diketahui jumlah presentase resep yang memenuhi syarat kelengkapan resep adalah 76,25% (305 lembar resep), sedangkan presentase resep yang tidak memenuhi syarat kelengkapan resep adalah 23,75% (95 lembar resep). Kelengkapan resep pasien BPJS di klinik mahasta dalam hal inscriptio 100% lengkap 0% tidak lengkap, dalam hal invocatio 100% lengkap 0% tidak lengkap, dalam hal praescriptio 87% lengkap 13% tidak lengkap, dalam hal subscriptio 97,5% lengkap 2,5% tidak lengkap, dalam hal signatura 100% lengkap 0% tidak lengkap, dan dalam hal pro 83,25% lengkap 16,75% tidak lengkap.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT STRES DALAM PEMBUATAN TUGAS AKHIR DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR MAHASISWA FK UNIZAR ANGKATAN 2019
Authors: Komang Agus Satria Widiasa  , Danang Nur Adiwibawa  , Irwan Syuhada  , IGP Winangun
Published: December 2023

Kualitas tidur yang buruk dapat disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya yaitu stres. Pada tahap akademik seorang mahasiswa dituntut untuk dapat sesegera mungkin menyelesaikan masa studinya dan diberikan tugas akhir atau skripsi yang wajib dipenuhi sebagai syarat kelulusan. Tidak dapat dipungkiri dalam penyusunan tugas akhir ini pasti akan mengalami hambatan yang dapat mengakibatkan stres. Namun, seiring berjalannya waktu, beberapa penelitian memiliki pendapat pro dan kontra yang menyatakan hubungan tingkat stress dan kualitas tidur ini. Berdasarkan uraian diatas peneliti tertarik melakukan penelitian dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan tingkat stres dalam pembuatan tugas akhir dengan kualitas tidur mahasiswa PSPD FK Unizar tahun 2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional dan teknik purposive sampling menggunakan mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Islam Al-Azhar Mataram angkatan 2019 yang berjumlah 77 responden Dari seluruh total 77 sampel penelitian didapatkan responden yang mengalami stres ringan sebesar 26%, sebesar 29,9 % mengalai stres sedang, dan yang mengalami stres berat sebesar 44,1%. Lalu, sebesar 44,2% memiliki kualitas tidur baik dan dengan kriteria buruk sebesar 55,8%. Terdapat hubungan antara tingkat stres dalam pembuatan tugas akhir dengan kualitas tidur mahasiswa FK UNIZAR angkatan 2019 dengan p-value 0,005 (p-value < 0,05).
IDENTIFIKASI NYERI AKUT PADA PASIEN POST OPERASI APPENDICTOMY HARI PERTAMA MENGGUNAKAN INSTRUMEN PEMANTAU NYERI VISUAL
Authors: Fillia Afiani Setyaningsih  , Dyah Rivani
Published: December 2023

Kasus appendisitis menjadi salah satu penyakit yang sering dijumpai dalam bidang bedah abdomen. Tindakan invasif yang biasa dilakukan untuk mengangkat appendisitis disebut appendektomi. Respon yang paling sering dijumpai setelah tindakan appendektomi adalah nyeri karena adanya kerusakan jaringan dan ujung-ujung saraf. Rasa nyeri bersifat multidimensi dan subjektif sehingga menjadi hal menantang karena pasien menjadi bukti akurat dalam menilai intensitas nyeri. Penilaian nyeri sudah semestinya dilakukan tanpa memandang usia, cara komunikasi, pengetahuan dan lainnya. Tujuan penelitian yaitu Melakukan penilaian nyeri pada pasien post operasi appendictomy hari pertama melalui proses   keperawatan yang tepat dan benar sesuai masalah keperawatan nyeri akut yang diidentifikasi dengan instrument pemantau nyeri visualMetode yang digunakan dalam penulisan yaitu case report yang dilakukan pada hari pertama pasien post operasi appendectomy dengan 3 kali kunjungan pemantauan. Setelah dilakukan intervensi keperawatan terhadap pasien dalam pemantauan nyeri pasca operasi appendectomy selama 3 kali kunjungan didapatkan adanya perubahan dan perbedaan hasil pemantauan dari kedua pasien. Kedua pasien mengatakan tidak merasa terganggu terkait intervensi pemantauan nyeri yang dilakukan mandiri oleh pasien karena ini hanya memerlukan waktu kurang dari 2 menit. Pasien juga mengatakan tidak merasa sulit dalam pengisian instrument karena bentuk tulisan yang jelas disertai dengan gambar sehingga pasien merasa dimudahkan. penggunaan instrument pemantau nyeri visual memudahkan pasien dalam mengungkapkan nyeri yang dirasakan serta membantu efektifitas perawat dalam pemberian intervensi nyeri pasien. Dalam hal ini perawat dapat secara efektif dan efisien memutuskan pemberian terapi farmakologi, nonfarmakologi atau kombinasi untuk meredakan nyeri pasien. Sehingga dapat mempercepat waktu rawat inap dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien.
Analisis Capital Assets Pricing Model Sebagai Dasar Keputusan Investasi Saham Pada 5 Perusahaan Food and Beverages yang Terdaftar di BEI periode 2022
Authors: Erinda Aprilia Puspitasari  , Nindya Cahya Puspita  , Rr Adzkia Larasati Meyrizky  , Maria Yovita R. Pandin
Published: December 2023

Penelitian I bertujuan untuk I mengidentifikasi i dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan investasi saham pada lima perusahaan tercatat pada industri makanan dan I minuman di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama tahun 2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan Capital IAsset I Pricing IModel I(CAPM) sebagai dasar analisis yang mengevaluasi kinerja investasi saham pada industri yang berhubungan dengan konsumen.

Metode penelitian   I melibatkan pengumpulan data historis harga saham, sukuIbungaIbebas risiko, Idan pengembalianIindeks II pasar saham, serta analisis statistik untuk mengukur risiko sistematis dan imbal hasil dari investasi dalam perusahaan-perusahaan Food and Beverages. Data yang diambil mulai Desember 2021 hingga Desember 2022. Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan rata-rata βi bernilai kurang dari  I1 (0,2930 < 1) sehinggaisecaraiumum 5 saham perusahaan yang dijadikan sampelipenelitian memilikiirisiko sistematisiyang rendah dan cenderung kurang aktif dalam merespon perubahanI harga pasar. Berdasarkan hasil analisis selama 2022, dari 5 saham I perusahaan Iyang dijadikan sampel terdapat 1 saham yang Efisien yaitu saham PT Kino Tbk (KINO). I

Kriteria penentuan keputusan investasi adalah dengan memilih I saham-saham yang efisien, yaitu saham-saham yang mempunyai I tingkat pengembalian tunggal yang lebih besar  I dari tingkat I pengembalian yang I diharapkan (Ri>ERi), ​I​dan mengeliminasi saham-saham yang berefisiensi I rendah, yaitu saham-saham dengan tingkat pengembalian tunggal. kurang dari tingkat pengembalian yang diharapkan. Kembali (Ri<ERi). Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan I panduan I kepada investor dalam memilih saham yang sesuai dengan profil risiko dan tujuan investasinya dengan mempertimbangkan  IIaspek-aspek yang relevan dalam model  I CAPM. I
Crack analysis and modeling in concrete beams reinforced with FRP composite sheets
Authors: Nazarinejad Amir
Published: December 2023

In this article using the principles and relationships governing fracture mechanics and finite elements cracking in the first mode for reinforced concrete beams reinforced with FRP sheets are analyzed and modeled. In this method to simulate the crack in reinforced beams, the relations for determining the stress intensity coefficients with the presence of rebars and reinforcement sheets are developed. Here, it is assumed that a composite sheet is completely bound to the bottom surface of the beam under pure bending moment. In the proposed method beam components are divided into two categories, including components without cracks and components with cracks. In components without cracks, relations, equations, and the conventional stiffness matrix governing the beam are used, taking into account the changes in the moment of inertia caused by the presence of reinforcements and FRP sheets. In the finite component with a crack, the crack profile is simulated by creating a geometric defect in the beam section. So that the reduction in the hardness of the component with a crack is equivalent to the change in the dimensions of the discontinuity. Here, the changes in the hardness of the cracked component are calculated and presented as a function of the modified stress intensity coefficients. To ensure the correctness and accuracy of the presented method, all the analyzes are implemented in Abaqus software. The comparison of the obtained results shows that the presented method is a suitable method for the analysis of reinforced concrete structures resistant to cracking. So that it can be extended and developed for other models with proper accuracy.
Case Study of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Wall Failure in the State of Tennessee; Recommendations for Future Design and Constructions
Authors: Alimohammadi Hossein , Memon Ashfaq A.
Published: December 2023

This study presents an investigation into the failure of a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall in Tennessee, USA. The wall was constructed to support an embankment development, but it failed catastrophically, causing damage to the road and posing a significant safety risk to the public. The investigation involved a comprehensive site visit, field data collection, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling. Our investigation revealed that the failure of the retaining wall was caused by inadequate construction practices. Specifically, the wall was not constructed in accordance with design specifications, and the backfill material used was not properly compacted. The construction issues resulted in the differential settlement of the wall, which ultimately caused it to fail. Based on our findings, we propose a set of recommendations for the design and construction of future retaining walls in similar geotechnical conditions. The recommendations include the proper selection and use of backfill material, proper compaction of backfill, and adherence to design specifications. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of improved design standards and construction practices for MSE retaining walls in Tennessee and other regions with similar geotechnical conditions.
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Pozzolanic Geopolymer Concrete Reinforced with Polymer Fiber
Authors: Mansourghanaei Mohammadhossein
Published: December 2023

In recent decades, Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a new material in the construction industry, which has favorable performance and workability and contains aluminosilicate materials full of silicate (Si), aluminum (Al), and alkaline solution as a binder. The advantages of using geopolymer materials instead of cement in concrete are not limited to high mechanical and microstructural properties. It also has a remarkable effect in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In the current study, Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) GPC was used with 0-2% polyolefin fibers (POFs) and 0-8% nano-silica (NS) to improve its structure. After curing the specimens under dry conditions at a temperature of 60 °C in an oven, they were subjected to compressive strength, tensile strength, elastic modulus, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and impact resistance tests to evaluate their mechanical properties. The addition of NS enhanced the whole properties of the GBFS geopolymer concrete. The compressive strength, tensile strength, and elastic modulus of the concrete increased by up to 22%, 14%, and 24%, respectively. Besides, it leads to ultrasonic wave velocity enhancement to 12% in the room temperature. The addition of the fibers to the GPC significantly increased the tensile strength (by up to 9%) and the energy absorbed due to the impact. Moreover, compared to Concrete containing ordinary portland cement (OPC), the GPC demonstrated much better mechanical and microstructural properties. Besides, the presence of POFs in the GPC compound substantially affects tensile strength and resistance against an impact. Accordingly, the sample’s tensile strength had an improvement by 8.4% in the room temperature. In the following, by conducting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning electron microscope (SEM) tests, a microstructure investigation was carried out on the concrete samples. In addition to their overlapping with each other, the results indicate the GPC superiority over the regular concrete.
A review on Simulate Fracture and Ultra-Low Cycle Fatigue in Steel Structures by ABAQUS
Authors: Ali Mirzaee  , Harouni Kajal Ayoub
Published: December 2023

In recent years, many advances have been made in fatigue and failure modeling in steel structures. The methods used to simulate failure and fatigue caused by earthquakes in steel structures are based on experimental and semi-empirical methods or conventional fracture mechanics. Semi-empirical methods cannot be generalized to a wide range of structural details, but conventional fracture mechanics can be reliably used only to simulate brittle fractures such as those observed in the Northridge and Kobe earthquakes, where large-scale yielding is absent. Similar to what is described in this paper, physics-based micromodels seek to simulate the fundamental processes of void growth and coalescence and granular shear responsible for very low-cycle fracture and fatigue in structures. These models are relatively free of assumptions about behavior and can be accurately used to simulate fracture and fatigue in a general sense under different conditions. The growth of voids or cracks can cause sudden crack propagation and deterioration of strength on a global scale of structural components. Therefore, these micromodels, relying on fundamental physics, are equally applicable to situations considered as "brittle" or "unbreakable" at the structural or component level. Examples are given to demonstrate the use of one of these models - the Cyclic Void Growth Model (CVGM) - to simulate failure through continuous finite element analyses.
Analysis of the behavior of reinforced concrete buildings with and without non-buckling braces under the effect of earthquake loads
Authors: Sheikhnasiri Alireza
Published: December 2023

The moment frame is one of the most widely used seismic resistant systems in the world, due to its high formability and flexibility, this system causes a lot of displacement in the structure and force exceeding the capacity of the structural components. The bracing system is a suitable method to control the lateral displacement of the structure and the seismic improvement of the bending frame. The new type of bracing system that is used in the design of new systems and the improvement of old structures is non-buckling bracing, and in this research, their effect on the performance of 4, 7, and 10-story concrete moment frames under the Northridge, San Salvador, and Tabas earthquake has been investigated. The research method in this research is analytical-applied, which the results of this study showed; In the 4-story structure, the amount of wasted energy under the 3 considered earthquakes is equal to 0%, 0%, and 1% without buckling braces and 39%, 48% and 50% in the case with non-buckling braces and in the 7- story structure, the amount of energy consumed under the mentioned 3 earthquakes is equal to 0%, 0% and 0% without buckling braces and 40%, 45% and 51% in the case with non-buckling braces and also in the 10- story structure, the amount of energy consumed under the above 3 earthquakes is equal to 1%, 0% and 11% without buckling braces and 35%, 42% and 45% in the case with non-buckling braces. So, it was concluded that the performance of the structure in the case with non-buckling braces is better than in the case without non-buckling braces.
Exploring Factors That Influence Instant Delivery Service Riders’ Red Light Running Behaviour – Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Based on the Theoretical Domains Framework
Authors: Ye Fei , Cheng Wen
Published: December 2023

To develop effective interventions to transit the instant delivery service riders towards avoiding red light running behaviour, a valid and reliable questionnaire is needed to identify the potential theoretical factors that influence the intention. This study describes the development and validation of the red light running behaviour causes questionnaire based on the theoretical domains framework. First, the exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the initial questionnaire’s underlying structure, including a set of 67 items in 13 domains. Next, confirmatory factor analysis was undertaken to assess the questionnaire’s reliability, discriminant validity and goodness of fit. CFA produced a proper fit with adequate discriminant validity and internal consistency. CFA and Cronbach’s alpha results in the final version of the RLRBCQ consisted of 39 items assessing 13 domains, explaining 69.799% of the variance, and internal consistency reliability values ranging from 0.710 to 0.825. These results suggest that the RLRBCQ demonstrates reliable, stable and valid properties, which can be used to assess potential determinants of avoiding red light running behaviour following the domains of the TDF. It can be utilised by safety managers and practitioners to guide the design of interventions for various traffic safety behaviours.
Agrippina Minore e l’ager Clusinus: una nuova attestazione epigrafica
Authors: Lazzeretti Alessandra
Published: December 2023

Abstract Agrippina Minor and the ager Clusinus: a new inscription A funerary inscription, mentioning a slave of Agrippina Augusta, from the north-western part of the ancient ager Clusinus, could be evidence of an imperial property in this area of ancient Roman Etruria. This paper, with an accurate review of the probable archaeological context of the find, aims to provide new perspectives for the study of imperial properties and estates in the Julio-Claudian age in this portion of the regio VII and, more generally, of the history of the territory before 714 AD, the date in which the site (loc. Romitorio - San Quirico d’Orcia) is first documented.
Pigor i sämre hushåll
Authors: Borenberg Paul
Published: December 2023

The Swedish Servant Acts compulsed everyone without an occupation to take up service as a servant. However it is unclear to what extent this compulsion was actually enforced. Repeated complaints from the authorities give the impression that it was largely ignored. One suspicion was that people chose to live with relatives rather than taking service. A list compiled by the Stockholms authorities enables a quantification of mostly women who evaded service around 1755. The study shows that up to a fifth of all female servants were suspected of being live ins rather than employed as servants, and most of them problably earned their living in the informal sector of the urban economy. A comparison with tax registers reveals that these people were accounted for. In conclusion, while historical scholarship is dependent upon ample source material, this study suggests that a good part of the servant population was recorded in tax registers, but that the nature of their service might not have been properly accounted for, and that many servants provided for themselves on an extensive informal economy of the city which is difficult to quantify.
Right and Wrong Ways of Knowing
Authors: Holmberg Linn
Published: December 2023

This article explores how the eighteenth-century ‘dictionary craze’ – the explosive proliferation of alphabetically organized reference works – can be understood as part of a wider conflict of learning. Drawing on a wide mix of sources, I show that dictionaries, more than any other factual genre of the time, challenged established conventions about what constituted right and wrong ways of reading, learning, and ultimately knowing, and that this was a crucial reason for both the controversy and success of the genre.

After an overview of early modern norms of learning, the article examines how eighteenth-century disagreements about factual dictionaries challenged, reproduced, and reconfigured older views. By encouraging readers to follow their own curiosity, read in whatever order they liked, form their own opinions, remember temporarily, forget, and return when needed, dictionaries deviated from established ideals of disciplined study and ‘digestive’ reading, which held that ‘true’ knowledge was deeply incorporated in the individual. The dictionary’s claim to be a ‘shortcut’ to learning also fueled discussions about the very meaning of ‘knowing’, and how much the road to learning could be shortened without missing the goal.
Coordination and complex policy problems – experiences of de-sectorized municipalities in Sweden
Authors: Johansson Jörgen
Published: December 2023

The article highlights the growing contradiction in public policies managing complex policy problems in political systems characterized as sectorized. Utilizing a case study, this article analyzes how Swedish municipalities have attempted to introduce alternative organizational models, replacing a sector-based model to improve coordination values. The local self-government in Sweden has traditionally been organized as a sector-based model, i.e., a political organization that consists of standing committees organized functionally with sector-based responsibilities. In the last two decades, several municipalities have introduced de-sectorized models motivated by arguments concerning coordination and producing seamless municipal services. The article aims to describe and analyze the introduction of de-sectorized models in Swedish municipalities. The most significant results of the analysis show: Firstly, 66 out of a total of 290 municipalities in Sweden have created de-sectorized municipal organizations since the end of the 1990s. Secondly, the de-sectorized organizations introduced imply that the number of elected representatives decreases significantly. The interviewed actors regard this as a negative democratic side-effect. Thirdly, the results of conducted interviews also indicate that the de-sectorized model enhances coordination values at an overall level and has the potential to create cost efficiency in administrative expenses. Finally, more research needs to bring forward analyses on how to introduce alternative political organizing to manage complex policy problems vis-a-vis an institutionalized system of local self-government.
Unraveling the Intricacies: Pioneering Insights into the Interplay of the Gut and Oral Microbiome in Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Authors: Bhuvaneswarri J , Amaldas Julius , Rajamani Snophia Rani , Parthiban S , Ramya V
Published: December 2023

Exploring the intricate interplay between two prevalent chronic conditions, diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease, reveals a bidirectional relationship. Recent evidence underscores the pivotal influence of the microbiome, particularly the gut and oral microbiome, in shaping the pathogenesis of both diabetes and periodontal disease. The present comprehensive review aimed to elucidate the current understanding of how these microbial communities contribute to the development and progression of diabetes, especially when compounded by periodontal disease. However, emerging evidence suggests a complex bidirectional relationship between these two conditions. The microbiome’s involvement in these conditions unfolds through multifaceted mechanisms, with microbial dysbiosis influencing systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and periodontal tissue degradation. The authors explored the dynamic crosstalk between the gut and oral microbiome, shedding light on how alterations in these microbial ecosystems may exacerbate the interconnected manifestations of diabetes and periodontal disease. Furthermore, present review unraveled the potential therapeutic implications for targeted interventions. By dissecting the microbiome-driven pathways, authors identified the promising avenues for precision medicine and tailored therapies. This exploration opens new vistas for developing strategies that leverage the microbiome to mitigate the impact of diabetes with periodontal disease. As the authors navigated this complex terrain, the manuscript underscores the urgency of a holistic understanding and targeted modulation of the microbiome to revolutionise treatment paradigms for these intertwined chronic conditions. The present manuscript aimed to review the current understanding of the role of the gut and oral microbiome in the development and progression of diabetes with periodontal disease.
A polarisation rather than just an increase or a decrease - Exploring different approaches to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol consumption after one year
Authors: Labhart Florian , Gmel Gerhard
Published: December 2023

Background

Many studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reported that significant proportions of drinkers have either increased or decreased their consumption. These diverging trends may indicate a polarisation of drinking behaviours, suggesting that the same source of stress caused some people to drink more and others to drink less, among the same segment of the population. This study aims to explore the existence of such a polarisation by using standard statistical methods to assess data on drinking behaviour from March 2021, one year after the onset of the pandemic.

Methods

A representative sample of 2’000 people in Switzerland were asked to retrospectively report their drinking behaviours during the year before the introduction of the measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2019–March 2020) and during the first year of the pandemic (April 2020–March 2021), as well as multiple aspects of their living conditions.

Results

A polarisation of drinking behaviours was observed among many segments of the populations, particularly among young adults (15-24 years old), those with increased fear of COVID-19 for oneself or for their financial situation, and those who experienced a precarious work situation. Chi-square test and regressions models, using the absolute value of the change in drinking habits, are suitable for measuring polarisation effects.

Conclusions

The polarisation of drinking behaviours occurred in some segments of the population, regardless of their pre-pandemic drinking habits. However, polarisation can only be properly measured when non-linear trends are investigated.
Occupational Health Hazards among Petrol Station Workers in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Adekunle Ejilude Dauda , Alex Olowolafe Tubosun , Adedayo Olanrewaju John
Published: December 2023

When a consumer comes to the gas station to buy fuel, the attendants are their initial point of contact. Petrol station employees deal with a variety of risks and health issues on the job. This study was carried out to ascertain the health risks, occupational safety practices, and health issues among gas station workers in Ibadan, Oyo State. Africa.

This intervention study was conducted with all willing attendants that operate at Ibadan's filling stations. A semi-structured interviewer-administered English-language questionnaire was used to gather data. STATA 12.1 software was used for data analysis after structured interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to gather data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis. A 5% threshold for significance was used.

The study involved 620 respondents in total for both genders, the mean age of the responders was 29.4 ± 4.6 years. The inhalation of petrol fumes, customer confrontation, and noise exposure were among the hazards that were reported. Dust-related chronic cough; heat stress that frequently leads to heat exhaustion and heat stroke; hearing loss; hypertension from excessive equipment noise; back and general body ache from bending over repeatedly at work; robbery; fire; harsh weather; and exhaust fume incidence. Health problems reported included headache, blurry vision, vomiting, drowsiness, vertigo, heartburn, slurred speech, weakness, staggering, facial flushing, itching, loss of consciousness, heart failure, convulsion, irritability, memory loss, nausea, tremor, involuntary eye movement, cough, muscle spasms, hallucination, altered vision, insomnia, poor appetite and stomach upset factor associated with health problem. The results, which have a p-value of 0.29, demonstrate that there is no meaningful correlation between occupational safety practices and health issues. Occupation-related health hazards, work environment, and health problems are significantly correlated, with p-values of less than 0.01. Additionally, there is no significant correlation (p-value of 0.12), between understanding of safety procedures and health issues.

In conclusion, the study found that attendants at fiilling stations were subjected to a variety of risks and health issues. Poor hand washing techniques, first aid box availability, PPE awareness and use, and medical assessment procedures were all present. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association and other relevant parties should endeavor to guarantee that filling station owners assume accountability for the well-being and security of their employees.
Buruli Ulcer: A Neglected Tropical Disease
Authors: Ugochukwu Nyenke Clement , Adah Ikpeama, Roseanne , Orevaoghene Onosakponome, Evelyn , Ogbonnie Enyinnaya Stella , Kaiso Esiere RoseMary
Published: December 2023

Buruli ulcer is a neglected trophical disease. It is characterized by the development of painless open wounds. It causes large skin ulcers mainly in children aged 5 to 15 years. Buruli ulcer is a skin infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium ulcerans. The disease is concentrated in West Africa and coastal Australia, with occasional cases in Japan, Papua, New Guinea and the Americas. In West Africa, the disease is predominantly reported from remote, rural communities, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.  In endemic areas, the disease occurs near stagnant bodies of water. This is in agreement with the long-standing hypothesis that M. ulcerans is somehow transmitted to humans from aquatic environments. The first sign of Buruli ulcer is a painless swollen bump on the arm or leg, often similar in appearance to an insect bite. Over the course of a few weeks, the original swollen area expands to form an irregularly shaped patch of raised skin. Buruli ulcer can be diagnosed using microscopy, culture, and polymerase chain reaction.  For microscopy, fluid is typically taken from the ulcer's edge by fine-needle aspiration or by swabbing the edge of the ulcer. The fluid is then stained with the Ziehl–Neelsen stain which makes Mycobacterium visible. Buruli ulcer is treated with a combination of antibiotics such as streptomycin, azithromycin to kill the bacteria, wound care and surgery to support the healing of the ulcer. Buruli ulcer can be prevented by avoiding contact with aquatic environments in endemic areas. The risk of acquiring it can be reduced by wearing long sleeves and gardening gloves, and using suitable repellents to avoid the contamination of this disease. Buruli ulcer is a public health challenge especially in rural areas of developing countries that should be given more attention by the government and policy makers.
Climate Smart Irrigation Practices for Improving Water Productivity in India: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Yadav Arvind , Kumar Avaneesh , Hasanain Mohammad , Shankar Kripa , Karan Shyam , Rawat Satyam , Sinha Alok , Kumar Vipin , Gairola Ananaya , Prajapati Sunil Kumar , Dayal Parmeswar
Published: December 2023

India, supporting 17% of the global population, from limited land (2.4% of the world's total) and freshwater resources (4%), faces severe water scarcity issues. The country experiences heightened challenges due to a monsoon climate leading to floods and droughts. Irrigation efficiency in India is 35-40% and irrigated area ~48.9%. To meet the demands of a large or growing population in limited land and water resources, climate-smart irrigation practices (CSIPs) are imperative. These practices not only increase yield but also precisely supply water, reduce water application volume, and enhance soil health under changing climate conditions.  Precision water management technologies includes; advanced agro-techniques, micro-irrigation, conservation agriculture, crop diversification, integrated farming systems, and water harvesting. Micro-irrigation, encompassing drip and sprinkler systems, emerges as a critical solution for efficient water use. Techniques like Surface Drip Irrigation and Sub-surface Drip Irrigation (SSDI) not only save water but also enhance nutrient transport and reduce labor costs. The automation of micro-irrigation through sensors and wireless communication revolutionizes traditional practices, ensuring precise water management and boosting agricultural productivity. In addition, advanced agro-techniques, including laser land leveling, furrow-irrigated raised beds, aerobic rice cultivation, system of rice intensification, ground cover cum rice production system and Saguna rice technique have good potential to save water and improve water productivity. Implementing these advanced agro-techniques not only conserves water but also contributes to sustainable agriculture by improving overall water productivity, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing crop productivity. The integration of conservation agriculture (minimum soil disturbance, crop residue cover and crop diversification), integrated farming systems (combine diverse agricultural activities synergistically), and water harvesting is imperative for sustainable water management. This review paper systematically compiles climate-smart irrigation practices, including precision water management, combined with conservation agriculture, crop diversification, integrated farming systems, and water harvesting. This review paper offers researchers a comprehensive understanding of different CSIPs, assessing their impact on water conservation, increased crop and water productivity, and sustainability amid climate change. Farmers can gain practical understandings of CSIPs, while policymakers obtain essential information for addressing national water mission goals.
Importance and Benefits of Green Audits to Education Institutions and Industrial Sectors
Authors: Banu D. A. Shahira , Sheela S. , Muralimohan N. , Saranya N. , Kolar Amzad Basha , Santhya V. Sri
Published: December 2023

Green auditing is a vital process that ensures the diversity of plants on an organization's campus, reducing ecological pollution and soil destruction. It is beneficial intended for biodiversity protection, landscape management, irrigation/economic water utilization, and maintaining natural topography. Green audits are conducted at educational institutions and industrial sectors using the National Building Code (NBC) Part 11 - A 360° Risk Assessment Approach to Sustainability checklist. The importance of green auditing lies in its ability to create an eco-friendly environment and encourage green initiatives was studied at Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The results revealed that the campus has sufficient number of flora and fauna and established various gardens such as terrace, herbal, kitchen, zodiac, and decorative gardens. All the plants were labelled properly with common and botanical names and used biofertilizers, organic and green manures for the cultivation of plants. Agrochemicals and chemical fertilizers were minimally used to save the soil health and to protect the ecosystem from soil and water pollutions. The benefits of green audit included understanding the organization's internal and external green campus inspection and execution procedures, creating data on plant quantities, recommending biofertilizers, conserving economically valuable, rare, and endangered species, documenting rainwater collection systems, water reservoirs, percolation ponds, and irrigation technologies to the plants were well understood by the Oragnization with respect to the green audit.
Revised Approach, Conditions, and Cultivation Practices of Cicer arietinum L. in the Cerrado
Authors: Nunes Bruno Henrique di Napoli , Cardeal Indira Rayane Pires , Leite Olavo da Costa , Freitas Gilson Araújo de , Milhomem Ricardo Moreira , Nunes Helber Veras , Barros Daniella Inácio , Libório Ricardo Alencar , Costa Sergio José da , Mattje Vanessa Mendes , Santos Charlles Piagem , Veras Pillar Barros , Oliveira Liomar Borges de
Published: December 2023

Chickpeas, a nutritionally rich legume that is widely appreciated in world cuisine, require specific care for effective cultivation. Its ability to thrive in hot climates, poor soils, and well-drained soils is essential, as it makes it possible to grow crops in different regions. The ideal planting period, typically in the spring, requires attention to seed depth and spacing, as well as careful irrigation during flowering and pod formation to avoid fungal problems. Its ability to fix nitrogen is an advantage, but controlling pests and diseases such as aphids and powdery mildew is vital for ensuring a healthy harvest. The harvest, carried out after the drying of the plants, requires careful procedures for the storage of the grains, avoiding damage by fungi. Chickpea cultivation is constantly evolving, adopting modern practices to ensure efficiency and sustainability, driven by its nutritional significance and crucial presence in global cuisine, encouraging continuous improvements in production to meet growing demand. The research adopted methods based on the methodological framework outlined in the study "Factorial Experimental Design: A Brief Review".
Bioactive Compounds from Horticulture Crops and their Utilization: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Krishnamoorthi A. , Anushi  , Gouthami Y  , Minz Varsha , Behera Swosti Debapriya , Singh Shivam Kumar , Shilpa  , Prasad Lalu , Jain Shubham
Published: December 2023

This comprehensive review explores the rich reservoir of bioactive compounds present in horticulture crops and their diverse applications. Horticulture crops, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs, are recognized for their nutritional value and health-promoting attributes. The study focuses on elucidating the various bioactive compounds found in these crops, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals, which contribute to their medicinal and therapeutic properties. The review delves into the extraction methods and identification techniques employed to isolate and characterize these bioactive compounds. Furthermore, it discusses the potential health benefits associated with the consumption of horticulture crops, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. The multifaceted roles of these compounds in promoting human health and preventing chronic diseases are emphasized. In addition to their nutritional significance, the review explores innovative utilization avenues for bioactive compounds, such as functional foods, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical applications. The integration of horticulture crop-derived bioactive compounds in various industries underscores their economic and societal importance. The findings presented in this review underscore the need for further research to unlock the full potential of bioactive compounds from horticulture crops, paving the way for the development of novel products that contribute to both human health and sustainable agriculture. Utilization of the bioactive compounds derived from horticultural crops has gained popular attention due to their outstanding health benefits and functional properties. This review article explores the diverse array of bioactive compounds present in horticultural crops and their versatile applications. These compounds, encompassing phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, or vitamins, have been linked to various health-promoting effects. By synthesizing current research, this review aims to provide insights into harnessing the potential of bioactive compounds from horticultural crops, fostering innovation, and contributing to the development of functional and successful products with enhanced health attributes.
Aqueous Electroreduction of Nitric Oxide to Ammonia at Low Concentration via Vacancy Engineered FeOCl
Authors: Guo Xiaoxi , Wang Pai , Wu Tongwei , Wang Zhiqiang , Li Jiong , Liu Kang , Fu Junwei , Liu Min , Wu Jun , Lin Zhang , Chai Liyuan , Bian Zhenfeng , Li Hengfeng , Liu Min
Published: December 2023

Electroreduction of nitric oxide (NO) to NH3 (NORR) has gained extensive attention for the sake of low carbon emission and air pollutant treatment. Unfortunately, NORR is greatly hindered by its sluggish kinetics, especially under low concentrations of NO. Herein, we developed a chlorine (Cl) vacancy strategy to overcome this limitation over FeOCl nanosheets (FeOCl‐VCl). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that the Cl vacancy resulted in defective Fe with sharp d‐states characteristics in FeOCl‐VCl to enhance the absorption and activation of NO. In situ X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure (XANES) and attenuated total reflection‐infrared spectroscopy (ATR‐IR) verified the lower average oxidation state of defective Fe to enhance the electron transfer for NO adsorption/activation and facilitate the generation of key NHO and NHx intermediates. As a result, the FeOCl‐VCl exhibited superior NORR activities with the NH3 Faradaic efficiency up to 91.1 % while maintaining a high NH3 yield rate of 455.4 μg cm−2 h−1 under 1.0 vol % NO concentration, competitive with those of previously reported literatures under higher NO concentration. Further, the assembled Zn‐NO battery utilizing FeOCl‐VCl as cathode delivered a record peak power density of 6.2 mW cm−2, offering a new route for simultaneous NO removal, NH3 production, and energy supply.
Mechanical property—processing relations for SiC foams synthesized via polymer particle templating of polycarbosilane
Authors: Kassner Christopher T. , Wadley Haydn N. G.
Published: December 2023

Silicon carbide foams with an average pore diameter of 650 nm and an inter‐pore ligament thickness of 150 nm have been synthesized using spherical polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) particle templating of a β‐SiC nanoparticle‐loaded polycarbosilane (PCS) preceramic polymer and the effect of crystallization temperature upon their microstructure and mechanical properties investigated. Differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis were used to investigate both the kinetics of PMMA decomposition and the influence of β‐SiC nanoparticles upon the mechanisms of PCS cure, pyrolysis, and partial crystallization. As the crystallization temperature was systematically increased, the inter‐pore ligament structure coarsened and nanopores developed within the ligaments between the β‐SiC nanoparticles. The foam's Young's modulus and compressive strength at first increased with crystallization temperature, reaching a maximum after processing at 1300˚C. However, further increases in temperature resulted in a rapid fall in both foam modulus and compressive strength. To gain insight into the fundamental processes responsible for the overall (macroscale) mechanical properties, models for open/closed cell foams were inverted and used in conjunction with the measured foam density, Young's modulus, and compressive strength to estimate the mechanical properties of the inter‐pore ligaments. This procedure indicated that changes to the ligament properties were responsible for the observed dependence of the foam mechanical properties upon crystallization temperature.
Elucidating Structural Stability, Bandgap, and Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution of (H2O/DMF)@HKUST‐1 Host‐Guest Systems
Authors: Alfonso‐Herrera Luis A. , Rodríguez‐Girón Jesús S. , de Sampedro Héctor I. González , Sánchez‐Martínez Daniel , Navarrete‐López Alejandra M. , Beltrán Hiram I.
Published: December 2023

The H2O@HKUST‐1 and DMF@HKUST‐1 systems were experimental and computationally assessed, employing XRD/TGA/FT‐IR/DFT‐calculations, evidencing that H2O or DMF coordinated to Cu, modulating HKUST‐1 photocatalytic properties. DMF@HKUST‐1 has narrower bandgap promoting higher‐crystallinity and light‐harvesting. H2O@HKUST‐1 showed smaller particle sizing and sharp morphology. Theoretical models, (H2O)1@HKUST‐1 and (DMF)1@HKUST‐1, containing one coordinated molecule, elucidated bandgap modulation associated with infiltration. H2O@HKUST‐1/DMF@HKUST‐1 presented bandgaps [eV] of 3.6/3.4, by Tauc plots, and 3.55/3.26, by theoretical calculations, narrowing bandgap, compared with non‐solvated HKUST‐1(HKUST‐1NS). Both composites raised the valence band (VB) and lowered the conduction band (CB), but DMF@HKUST‐1 most raised VB. Topological analysis revealed that guests i) with higher electronic density, raised VB, and ii) induced π‐backbonding, lowering CB. DMF@HKUST‐1 presented a higher photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (μmol), 26.45, in the first 30 min of the reaction, nevertheless, H2O@HKUST‐1 presented a competitive activity, of 17.32. In large periods, H2O@HKUST‐1/DMF@HKUST‐1 showed practically the same hydrogen evolution, 45.50/49.03.
Leukocyte differential based on an imaging and impedance flow cytometry of microfluidics coupled with deep neural networks
Authors: Chen Xiao , Huang Xukun , Zhang Jie , Wang Minruihong , Chen Deyong , Li Yueying , Qin Xuzhen , Wang Junbo , Chen Jian
Published: December 2023

The differential of leukocytes functions as the first indicator in clinical examinations. However, microscopic examinations suffered from key limitations of low throughputs in classifying leukocytes while commercially available hematology analyzers failed to provide quantitative accuracies in leukocyte differentials. A home‐developed imaging and impedance flow cytometry of microfluidics was used to capture fluorescent images and impedance variations of single cells traveling through constrictional microchannels. Convolutional and recurrent neural networks were adopted for data processing and feature extractions, which were then fused by a support vector machine to realize the four‐part differential of leukocytes. The classification accuracies of the four‐part leukocyte differential were quantified as 95.4% based on fluorescent images plus the convolutional neural network, 90.3% based on impedance variations plus the recurrent neural network, and 99.3% on the basis of fluorescent images, impedance variations, and deep neural networks. Based on single‐cell fluorescent imaging and impedance variations coupled with deep neural networks, the four‐part leukocyte differential can be realized with almost 100% accuracy.
Reactivity of Isocyanate Radical with Formic Acid in the Tropospheric and Outer Space Regions: A DFT and MP2 Investigation in Gaseous Phase
Authors: Kabanda Mwadham M. , Bahadur Indra , Singh Prashant , Mohammad Faruq , Soleiman Ahmed Abdullah
Published: December 2023

This work aims to investigate the nature of the structures, mechanisms and kinetics associated with the prototype reaction of formic acid (FA) with NCO radical in either the troposphere or outer space regions. The kinetic properties have been investigated to include temperature in the cold outer space molecular clouds populated regions (typically between 10 and 100 K), temperature in the warm outer space molecular cloud regions (between 90–200 K) and temperature in the troposphere region of the atmosphere (200–400 K). The study has been performed by means of selected Density Functional Theory (DFT), second order Møller–Plesset perturbation theory (MP2) and transition state theory approaches. The results of the investigation suggest that the H2NCO carbamoyl radical and carbon dioxide are the final fate for the reaction involving NCO radical and FA. HOCNH radical is considered the least formed product of the NCO+FA reaction because all pathways leading to its formation are unfavourable with regards to other competitive processes. Of all the investigated reaction channels, the thermodynamically preferred reaction pathways involve cases in which the starting isocyanate radical species has its unpaired electron on the nitrogen atom (N⋅) rather than on its oxygen atom (O⋅).