bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factory Layout Planning Using Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) and Activity Relationship Diagram (ARD) Method (Study Case: Kahuripan Foods Lembang)
Authors: Lubis Anisa Putri Rahmadani , Suyatno Adelia , Hasyir Rahman Mohamad Faherza , Isnanto Septian Ade , Dwiyanti Vina
Published: November 2023

Kahuripan Food Lembang which is one of the SMEs (Small and Medium Industries) has invested in the food security sector of West Java. It is unfortunate that from the amount of potential owned by this industry, it does not have a factory layout according to The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) standards, thus hampering the production process. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, documentation, and observation. After obtaining the method to be used, then the layout is made with the selected method, namely the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) and Activity Relationship Diagram (ARD) methods. Based on the results of the analysis and evaluation of the activity relationship of each department needed, it shows that the layout made can help streamline production and logistics activities because it has a flow of activities that have been adjusted to the degree of relationship as a basis for consideration and has been adjusted to the actual size needed.
Blockchain Disaster Management for Humanitarian Logistic as Post-Disaster Response Measures
Authors: Hasyir Rahman Mohamad Faherza , Nurhadi Ihsan , Widjaja Sheren Aurelia , Anggesta Tobi , Sari Putri Anjar , Zulhaqy Zeqy , Okitasari Hanissa
Published: November 2023

Indonesia has a high risk of earthquake and tsunami disasters because there's many tectonic plates meet. This also causes Indonesia to have many geological changes compared to other countries. Therefore, an explicit scheme to provide information related to disasters, like an information system in post-disaster management is important. The purpose of this research is to provide transparent information regarding the data on the goods needed and the data on goods to be distributed to ensure the amount used and not used, so that victims affected by disasters can be handled quickly and appropriately. The method used in this research is a literature review. The results of this study indicate the existence of a Blockchain Disaster Management Information System as a form of a new scheme in the post-disaster management process and is an upgraded form of information system that has been developed previously. This scheme uses the blockchain concept to provide transparency and data immutability. This scheme coordinates with various institutions such as BPBD (Regional Disaster Management Agency), BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency), BASARNAS (National Search and Rescue Agency), PMI (Indonesian Red Cross Society), the nearest hospital, and other related institutions.  © 2023 Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
SMARTLY: Smart Trolley Based on Augmented Reality as a Solution for Shopping Issues in Supermarkets
Authors: Ridha Putri , Nazariah Putri Ridha Maulia , Putri Meta Nydia , Alhamda Nur Aini , Febrianti Risti
Published: November 2023

Indonesian society has a high interest in shopping at supermarkets. However, there are still several issues when shopping at supermarkets, such as long queues at cashier counters, discrepancies in consumer budgets, and difficulties in finding desired product locations. Therefore, there is a need for a tool that can help enhance the effectiveness of shopping activities in supermarkets, and one such solution is the creation of the SMARTLY tool. SMARTLY is a new innovation that will be applied to trolleys with a smart system based on Augmented Reality (AR). The method used in writing this article is a planned experimental method that starts with literature review, product design, prototype creation, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation. Based on research findings, SMARTLY can provide information about product locations, prices, names, promotional quantities, and specifications, encompassing various details about the products to be purchased. Thus, this tool can act as a solution to all the problems mentioned earlier.
Pengaruh Pembelajaran Daring dan Motivasi Belajar di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 terhadap Prestasi Belajar Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan
Authors: Baladan Wildan , Sukadi Sukadi , Mardiani Mardiani , Iswardhany Rieske
Published: November 2023

Selama masa pandemi COVID-19, sejumlah tindakan telah diambil untuk melanjutkan pendidikan. Salah satu opsi adalah menerapkan metode pembelajaran online, yang dianggap sebagai solusi efektif untuk melanjutkan pendidikan dalam situasi saat ini. Ketidakpastian mengenai pandemi COVID-19 juga berdampak negatif pada motivasi belajar peserta didik. Motivasi belajar cenderung menurun karena sebagian besar proses pembelajaran dilakukan secara daring. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menilai efek dari pembelajaran online dan tingkat motivasi belajar terhadap pencapaian akademik mahasiswa dalam program studi Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan di Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Prestasi belajar mencerminkan tingkat pencapaian yang seseorang capai setelah menyelesaikan suatu proses pembelajaran. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 38 mahasiswa program studi Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan yang merupakan angkatan 2018. Data dikumpulkan melalui penggunaan kuesioner dan nilai indeks prestasi mahasiswa pada semester 5. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) skor rata-rata dalam pembelajaran daring adalah 3,74, yang tergolong dalam kategori tinggi; (2) skor rata-rata dalam motivasi belajar adalah 3,49, juga termasuk dalam kategori tinggi; (3) skor rata-rata prestasi belajar adalah 3,57, yang masuk dalam kategori sangat baik. Namun demikian, penelitian ini tidak mengungkapkan pengaruh signifikan antara pembelajaran daring dan motivasi belajar terhadap prestasi belajar, dengan koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,044 atau 4,4%.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Daring Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Estimasi Biaya Konstruksi Kelas XII Jurusan DPIB Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
Authors: Muthia Nisrina , Sukadi Sukadi , Purwanto Dedi , Purwanto Dedi
Published: November 2023

Pentingnya motivasi belajar dalam konteks pembelajaran online (daring) telah menjadi perhatian utama dalam pendidikan modern. Dalam upaya untuk memahami dan menjaga tingkat motivasi belajar siswa di lingkungan pembelajaran daring, penelitian ini menjelajahi berbagai aspek yang terkait dengan penggunaan media pembelajaran efektif. Khususnya, penelitian ini memfokuskan perhatian pada platform MOODLE dalam mata pelajaran estimasi biaya konstruksi untuk siswa kelas XII. Penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel terdiri dari 92 siswa dari populasi siswa kelas XII jurusan DPIB SMKN 1 Cirebon yang berjumlah 119 siswa. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner skala Likert yang terstruktur. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan platform pembelajaran online MOODLE dinilai positif, sementara tingkat motivasi belajar siswa cenderung menengah Hasil analisis regresi linier menunjukkan bahwa terdapat korelasi positif antara peningkatan penggunaan media pembelajaran online dengan peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa. Selain itu, uji signifikansi menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran daring MOODLE memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap motivasi belajar siswa. Secara umum, studi ini mengindikasikan bahwa pemanfaatan MOODLE sebagai media pembelajaran daring berdampak positif pada motivasi belajar siswa dalam konteks mata pelajaran estimasi biaya konstruksi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya menerapkan media pembelajaran yang efektif dalam lingkungan pembelajaran online untuk mendukung dan meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa.
Pemetaan Gamifikasi Pada Mata Kuliah Hidrologi Berdasarkan Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan
Authors: Aldina Siti Nurliati , Maulana Arris
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gamifikasi apa saja yang sesuai digunakan pada mata kuliah hidrologi berdasarkan motivasi belajar mahasiswa Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan Universitas Negeri Jakarta yang dapat dijadikan acuan dalam mengembangkan aplikasi pembelajaran hidrologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Octalysis Gamification Framework sebagai acuan penentuan elemen gamifikasi dan metode kuantitatif untuk mengumpulkan data motivasi siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa motivasi mahasiswa terhadap mata kuliah hidrologi dominan pada core drive CD-1 Epic Meaning and Calling yang berkaitan dengan motivasi untuk berhasil dalam misi belajar kelompok pada CPMK 1 dengan poin 164,5 (tinggi), CD-2 Development and Achievement yang berkaitan dengan motivasi belajar berprestasi dengan poin 166,5 (tinggi), CPMK 4 dengan poin 163,5 (tinggi) dan CPMK 6 dengan poin 163 (tinggi) CD-3 Empowering Of Creativity dan Feedback terkait motivasi pemberdayaan kreativitas dan umpan balik instan dari dosen pada CPMK 1 dengan poin 166 (tinggi), CPMK 5 dengan poin 161,5 (tinggi) dan CPMK 6 dengan poin 161,5 (tinggi), dan CD-8 Loss and Avoidance Refers yang berhubungan dengan motivasi karena takut kehilangan kesempatan pada CPMK 1 dengan poin 176 (tinggi), CPMK 2 dengan poin 171,5 (tinggi), CPMK 3 dengan poin 173 (tinggi),  dan CD-8 Loss and Avoidance Refers yang berhubungan dengan motivasi karena takut kehilangan kesempatan pada CPMK 1 dengan poin 176 (tinggi), CPMK 2 dengan poin 171,5 (tinggi), CPMK 3 dengan poin 173 (tinggi), CPMK 4 dengan poin 173 (tinggi), CPMK 5 dengan poin 171,5 (tinggi), CPMK 6 dengan poin 174 (tinggi). Sehingga, gamifikasi yang sesuai digunakan pada mata kuliah hidrologi berdasarkan motivasi belajar mahasiswa adalah narasi, Elitisme, pergantian kapten, status poin, lencana, papan peringkat, daftar tugas, kontrol langsung, umpan balik, mengisi ruang kosong, penguat, penurunan progres, kesempatan terakhir, dan pembiasaan.
Pengaruh Pembelajaran Produk Kreatif dan Kewirausahaan Terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Siswa SMK
Authors: Jayanti Tria Sri , Herman Nanang Dalil , Mufhidin Amar
Published: November 2023

Tingkat pengangguran di Indonesia sangatlah tinggi, termasuk lulusan SMA dengan pendidikan vokasional. Tingkat pengangguran ini disebabkan oleh jumlah pekerjaan yang tidak mencukupi, di mana jumlah pencari kerja melebihi jumlah karyawan yang tersedia.  Laporan Pusat Statistik (BPS) tentang kondisi kerja di Indonesia yang diterbitkan pada bulan Februari 2022 menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pengangguran terbuka (TPT) di sekolah menengah Kejuruan (SMK) adalah 10,38%. Menteri Buruh mengatakan bahwa masih ada masalah dengan model pendidikan profesional dan profesi domestik, tidak ada hubungan dan kesamaan antara pendidikan dan pasar tenaga kerja, yang menyebabkan tingkat TKT mendominasi lulusan SMK. Siswa di SMK tidak hanya disiapkan untuk bekerja, tetapi juga dilihat dari sudut pandang kewirausahaan, termasuk pelatihan dalam produk kreatif dan kewirausahaan. Tujuan dari studi produk kreatif dan kewirausahaan adalah untuk membekali siswa dengan pola pikir kewirausahaan, keterampilan yang diperlukan untuk menciptakan produk kreatif, dan pengalaman bisnis dunia nyata. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menentukan bagaimana studi produk kreatif dan kewirausahaan memengaruhi minat bisnis. Studi ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian kuantitatif. Sebanyak 84 siswa dari kelas XII di SMK Negeri 1 Sumedang menjadi sampel penelitian ini. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan alat survei. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa minat berwirausaha siswa SMK Negeri 1 Sumedang pada kompetensi keahlian desain pemodelan dan informasi bangunan berada dalam kategori tinggi. Serta terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan dari pembelajaran produk kreatif dan kewirausahaan terhadap minat berwirausaha siswa SMK Negeri 1 Sumedang berdasarkan hasil analisis yang menunjukkan angka koefisien dengan nilai positif berarti bahwa semakin baik pembelajaran produk kreatif dan kewirausahaan, maka semakin tinggi tingkat minat berwirausaha mahasiswa.
Clinical significance of clinicopathological features in predicting surgical treatment and risk of complications in renal cancer with venous tumor thrombosis
Authors: Komarov R. N. , Rapoport L. M. , Shao M. , Korolev D. O. , He M. , Slusarenko R. I. , Lutsenko I. B.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To study and analyze the surgical results and prognostic factors accompanying radical nephrectomy combined with venous thrombectomy in renal cancer patients with venous tumor thrombosis.

Materials and  methods. Retrospective analysis of clinical data of patients with renal cancer and venous tumor thrombosis who underwent surgical treatment at the Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Clinic of Urology of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia (Sechenov University) from May 2010 to February 2023. Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to obtain overall survival curves and log-rank tests were used for statistical comparisons; Cox regression models were used for multivariate analysis of survival and complications to find independent risk factors affecting prognosis.

Results. A total of 42 patients were included, 15 patients with grade 0–II tumor thrombosis and 27 patients with grade III–IV thrombosis. There were 3 perioperative deaths. The 5-year postoperative survival rate of patients was 68 %. Cox regression analysis: stage Т: HR = 0.515, 95 % confidential interval (CI) 0.111–2.393, p = 0.397; stage N: HR = 1.430, 95 % CI 0.380–5.457, p = 0.592; stage М: HR = 3.312, 95 % CI 0.811–4.561, p = 0,138; time of operation: HR = 1.001, 95 % CI 0.997–1.004, p = 0.771.

Conclusion. Kidney cancer patients with venous tumor thrombosis have better surgical treatment results, which may significantly improve their prognosis compared with non-operated patients. Stage N and stage M were important factors directly affecting patients’ survival (HR >1), but the level of tumor thrombosis could not be a factor affecting patients’ survival (HR = 1), but p >0.05, so it was not statistically significant. The level of tumor thrombosis and the duration of surgery affect the intraoperative blood loss, and the greater the intraoperative blood loss, the higher the stage of early postoperative complications and the worse the patient’s prognosis.
The endoscopic removal of urethral foreign body (a fragment of an artillery shell): a clinical case
Authors: Gritskevich A. A. , Monakov D. M. , Epifanova M. V. , Kostin A. A. , Baytman T. P. , Khromova S. V. , Al-Vadzhikh M. A. A.
Published: November 2023

Gunshot wounds of the external genitalia are present in two-thirds of all penetrating genitourinary trauma in the military setting with prevailing shrapnel wounds.

The reported clinical case is aimed at providing rational and demonstrating benefits of endoscopic removal of a splinter from the urethral lumen.

The clinical case presents the successful removal of a splinter from the urethral lumen. A 22-year-old man suffered gunshot shrapnel wound to the scrotum and urethra 7 months ago, а splinter was located in the urethral lumen and was successfully removed using endoscopic approach. In some cases X-ray diagnosis does not allow detecting the exact location of the splinter. Therefore, it is rational to use endourological diagnostic procedures.
Safety and potential effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction after nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy in patients: pilot study
Authors: Epifanova M. V. , Artemenko S. A. , Kostin A. A. , Epifanov A. A. , Kirillova K. A.
Published: November 2023

Background. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. Radical prostatectomy (RPE), including nerve-sparing, often leads to erectile dysfunction and a significant decrease in the quality of life. The available treatments are limited in effectiveness and/or are not suitable for patients.

Aim. The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in patients after nerve-sparing RPE.

Materials and methods. 14 men were included in the study after unilateral or bilateral nerve-sparing RPE more than 3 months ago. The total prostate-specific antigen in all patients was less than 0.2 ng/ml 3 months or more after surgery. Age – 57.8 ± 6.2 (49–72) years, duration of erectile dysfunction – 7.6 ± 3.9 (3–16) months. Two visits per week were out for 6 weeks: in visit 1, the ESWT (Dornier Aries) was performed on penis and injections of PRP into the penis, the muscles involved in the erection were activated at the end of the session by ESWT, in visit 2, ESWT on penis. The examinations were performed on the 0 and 60 days of the study: International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP), Erection Hardness Score (EHS), Global Assessment Questionnaire (GAQ), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Quality of Life (QoL), total blood testosterone, to penile duplex Doppler ultrasonography (PDDU) with prostaglandin E1 analog. Inclusion criteria were absence of metastases to distant organs and lymph nodes; stage no more than T3b; IIEF-5 less than 21 points after RPE; PSV less than 30 cm/s and/or RI less than 0.8 according to the PDDU after RPE; the presence of erections before RPE.

Results. Treatment was tolerated satisfactorily for all patients. Significant improvement of erectile function was noted according to IIEF-5 (p <0.05), SEP (p = 0.002), EHS (p = 0.002). According to GAQ, 11 patients (78.5 %) noted a positive effect of treatment. PSV and RI in both cavernous arteries increased significantly (p <0.05) according PDDU. All patients noted a dysuria decrease based on IPSS (p = 0.007) and QoL (p = 0.58). The concentration of total testosterone in the blood without significant dynamics (p = 0.192).

Conclusion. There are positive effects in relation to a significant improvement in erectile function in all patients according to validated questionnaires and PDDU. The proposed treatment is a promising method of restoring patient data. The study continues on a larger sample of patients.
Data Pre-processing Issues in Medical Data Classification
Authors: Ashwini Tuppad  , Shantala Devi Patil
Published: November 2023

With digitalization of data and the rise of World Wide Web, access to information has been very easy and affordable. Especially the Web and the Internet have boosted research activities by facilitating access to large, publicly available medical datasets under open access scheme. These developments have resulted in explosive amounts of data being generated varying in volume, variety and velocity thus referred to as big data. Availability of such medical big data has catalyzed the research in medical predictive analytics. However, the true value of such data can be derived only after subjecting it to careful processing and analysis before drawing inferences from it. Publicly available medical datasets have noise in the form of missing values, outliers and data inconsistencies, that may affect the results or outcomes negatively. Pre-processing of such data is essential to eliminate noisy elements and refine the data to be suitable for further analysis and processing. This paper signifies the need for data pre-processing and explains the data pre-processing pipeline with various underlying stages constituting it. It also presents a comparative analysis of various data pre-processing techniques for handling missing values and outliers in a dataset..
OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS' SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETENCES AT HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL
Authors: Volkova Jelena , Arbidans Arvis , Arbidane Iluta , Kupcova Renate , Synycyna Halyna
Published: November 2023

Purpose and aim of the study: The aim of the study is  to explore the development of social entrepreneurship competences at higher education level, to identify which competences are relevant for social entrepreneurship and what methods can be used to develop them.Design / Methodology / Approach: General research methods are used in the research: information analysis and synthesis, content analysis, for obtaining quantitative data - questionnaires, and for obtaining qualitative data - structured interview and focus groups. Main Findings: The study explored the theoretical underpinnings of social entrepreneurship competencies, highlighted their role in promoting innovation, social impact and responsible entrepreneurship, and collected examples of best practice in creating an ecosystem within universities with structured support for the development of student competencies.Originality: The originality of the study lies in the possibility of detailed analysis of the existing experience in this field in different European countries and subsequent adaptation of solutions to Latvian reality. Implications: Social entrepreneurship, with its focus on innovative solutions to societal issues, has gained significant prominence in recent years, prompting the need for educational institutions to adapt their curricula to empower students in this domain.
Metabolic profiling of leaves of four Ranunculus species
Authors: Smirnov Pavel D. , Puzanskiy Roman K. , Vanisov Sergey A. , Dubrovskiy Maksim D. , Shavarda Alexey L. , Shishova Maria F. , Yemelyanov Vladislav V.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Plant ability to survive oxygen deficiency is associated with the presence of various adaptations, majority of which are mediated by significant changes of metabolism. These alterations allow resistant wetland plants to grow even in an oxygen-depleted environment.
AIM: To compare metabolic profiles of the leaves of the wetland species Ranunculus lingua, R. repens and R. sceleratus, and the mesophyte species R. acris growing in their natural habitat in order to identify the most characteristic metabolic traits of hypoxia-resistant plants.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Metabolite profiling was performed by GC-MS. Statistical analysis of metabolomics data was processed using R 4.3.1 Beagle Scouts.
RESULTS: The resulting profile included 360 compounds. 74 of these were identified and 114 compounds were determined to a class. Sugars (114) were the most widely represented in the obtained profiles. 10 amino and 23 carboxylic acids, lipids and phenolic compounds have been identified. Significant differences were revealed between the profiles of leaf metabolomes of all tested species, which were clustered according to phylogenetic relation. The hydrophytic R. sceleratus, growing under submergence, showed the most unique metabolome, in which the level of sugars was reduced and intermediates of anaerobic metabolism, nitrogen metabolism, and alternative pathways of NAD(P)H reoxidation were accumulated. The profile of mesophytic R. acris was markedly different by decreased levels of amino acids, fatty acids and sterols. The metabolite profiles of waterlogged hydrophytes R. lingua and R. repens occupied an intermediate position.
CONCLUSIONS: The identified differences of metabolomes of Ranunculus species are due to genetic determinants, ecological niche and direct impact of a stressor.
Influence of pulsed electromagnetic field on the course of intervertebral hernia of the cervical spine
Authors: Byalovsky Yury Yu. , Ivanov Aleksey V. , Rakitina Irina S.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: A herniated disc of the cervical spine is a common cause of neck pain that results from leakage of the nucleus pulposus from the annulus fibrosus and creating pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
AIM: to study the effect of therapy with a pulsed electromagnetic field on pain, disability, psychological state and quality of life in intervertebral hernia of the cervical spine.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients were randomly divided into two groups, including group 1, who received therapy consisting of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, thermal procedures, and pulsed electromagnetic field, and group 2, who received a false magnetic field in addition to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and thermal procedures. Pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Other outcome measures were pain and disability (Neck Pain and Disability Scale), anxiety-depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile). All evaluations were performed before treatment, at week 3, and at week 12 post-treatment.
RESULTS: Significant improvements were found in scores for neck pain, disability, depression, anxiety, and quality of life in both groups after treatment compared with scores before treatment. However, when comparing changes within groups, significant improvements were only identified in VAS and Nottingham Health Profile sleep subparameters at week 12 post-treatment compared to pre-treatment.
CONCLUSION: Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in intervertebral hernia of the cervical spine can be safely used in conservative treatment as part of combined physiotherapy.
Estimation of Uncertainty in the Average Rate of Earthquakes Exceeding a Magnitude Threshold
Authors: Rastin Sepideh J. , Rhoades David A. , Rollins Chris , Gerstenberger Matthew C.
Published: November 2023

We propose a method to estimate the uncertainty of the average rate of earthquakes exceeding a magnitude threshold in a future period of given length based on observed variability of the earthquake process in an existing catalog. We estimate the ratio R of the variability to that of a stationary Poisson process. R is estimated from subsets of the catalog over a wide range of timescales. The method combines the epistemic uncertainty in estimating the rate from the catalog and the aleatory variability of the rate in future time periods. If R is stable over many timescales, there is a solid basis for estimating the uncertainty of earthquake rate estimates. In the 2022 revision of the New Zealand National Seismic Hazard Model (NZ NSHM), estimation of the total shallow earthquake rate over the next 100 yr and its uncertainty is an important element. Using a 70 yr New Zealand catalog with hypocentral depths ≤40 km and standardized magnitudes M ≥ 4.95, we find stable estimates of R for timescales from 3 days to 2.4 yr. This gives a standard error of 0.95 on the estimated annual rate of M ≥ 4.95, in the next 100 yr. R becomes unstable and has poor precision for longer subperiods. We investigate potential causes using synthetic catalogs with known inhomogeneities. Analysis of International Seismological Centre-Global Earthquake Model (ISC-GEM) catalog, to investigate the effect of higher magnitude thresholds, shows that R is lower for M ≥ 6.95 than for M ≥ 5.45. The ISC-GEM catalog restricted to New Zealand gives comparable stable estimates of R to the NZ NSHM 2022 catalog for M ≥ 5.45 and lower estimates than the NZ NSHM 2022 catalog for M ≥ 4.95. We also verify that magnitude standardization of the New Zealand GeoNet catalog has reduced the uncertainty of rate estimates by decreasing R throughout the entire range of timescales.
Shifting role of parenting from Mom’s to Dad’s : a case study of a Mix Culture Families
Authors: Wulandari Yenie
Published: November 2023

The discourse on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic tends to focus on the health and economic aspects. Even though the secondary impact of this pandemic has also resulted in conflicts of cultural values. This qualitative study tried to get a comprehensive picture related to the dynamics of their shifting role of parenting and its impact on their children. This study used social role theory, social judgment theory, and social exchange theory. The subjects were three inter-ethnic married couples: Javanese-Minang, Bantenese-Madurese, and Javanese-Sundanese in Banten province, Indonesia. This research used data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and stays for one month with each family. The result showed that although the parents did not affect by society's judgment through their acts there was a tendency to impact the child's development after they were reaching their teenage years.
Encouraging learning difficulties in social studies by multidisciplinary learning models
Authors: Ubaidah Akmal , Kartika Dinda Rahma , Laili Nur , Adi Khofifatu Rohmah
Published: November 2023

Learning activity distributes knowledge from educators to students to develop abilities and shape character, essential in improving student learning outcomes.  However, there are still many learning activities that are less exciting or tend to be monotonous, which makes students quickly bored. This study aims to explore the learning difficulties in social studies learning by implementing a multidiscipline learning model. A conventional literature review and Jacobs' theory of a multidisciplinary integrated learning model were used to analyze the data.  This study found that applying multidisciplinary learning models in social studies learning could bring some advantages, such as encouraging students to be more open-minded, active, easy-going, friendly, motivated, disciplined, and work in teamwork.
Machine learning algorithms for predicting the determinants of minimum dietary diversity among Bangladeshi children
Authors: Eva Esmotara , Akter Shajida , Rahman Tareq
Published: November 2023

Background: In developing countries, the minimum dietary diversity (MDD) measure of dietary quality is widely used to define the dietary habits of infants between the ages of 6 and 23 months. However, the particular situation in Bangladesh shows that just 34% of kids have access to a food that complies with the bare minimum acceptable norms. The main aim of this study was to predict the determinants of minimum dietary diversity (MDD) among Bangladeshi children.
Methods: This study was based on data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2017-2018 BDHS). Statistical analysis involving a χ2 test alongside machine learning (ML) algorithms was employed to identify the factors associated with MDD and to predict the factors influencing MDD outcomes within the context of Bangladesh.
Results: The random forest (accuracy =0.854, specificity =0.639, sensitivity =0.927, precision =0.883, F1-score = 0.905, area under the curve: AUC = 0.711) show the best performance than others machine learning model. The random forest model shows the “division”, “mother age”, “wealth index”, “partner education”, “total number of children” and “mother education” play an important role to predict the determinants of MDD in Bangladesh.
Conclusions: To enhance newborn and young child feeding practices, it is strongly advised to boost women’s empowerment and mother’s education. To protect the health of infants, government healthcare authorities should implement public education programs and awareness campaigns in addition to enforcing the appropriate laws and regulations.
Uptake of HIV and AIDS services among lesbian, gay and bisexual identifying youths aged 18 to 35 years in Nairobi city county, Kenya
Authors: Lanyo John , Orago Alloys , Mugo Judy
Published: November 2023

Background: The study assessed the general uptake of HIV&AIDS care among the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LBG) identifying youths in Nairobi County. The focus was on sexual orientation and not gender identity. This research unpacked the depth in which socio-cultural, religious, systemic, personal attitudes and perceptions base contribute to the uptake of HIV&AIDS care and interventions to be scaled up.
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design, involving qualitative and quantitative methods. The sample size was n=84 determined through the formula n=z2(1 –α/2)(1- P)/ɛ2P due to unknown nature and number of the target population in Nairobi. Used snowball sampling technique and a virtual snowball sampling to reach the population. Purposive sampling was applied to reach key informants. Descriptive statistical analysis was utilized reinforced by cross tabulation.
Results: The uptake of HIV&AIDS services was 86% among the lesbian, gay and bisexual youths in Nairobi. The majority access HIV prevention and care services from government/public health facilities followed closely by NGO led facilities. Personal attitude and perception base play a significant role in utilization; 57% engaged in risky sexual activities. A majority (87%) of the respondents experienced injustices while accessing HIV&AIDS services attributed the experiences to their sexual orientation.
Conclusions: The health care providers should be adequately trained to provide comprehensive, inclusive, non-judgmental services; policies evaluated to provide non-discriminatory services to eliminate stigmatization of the population. The findings intend to inform programming of HIV&AIDS for this subset of key population and bridge the knowledge gap.
Perspectives of telemedicine: a cross-sectional study among health care personnel
Authors: Aboregela Adel M. , Hashish Abdullah A. , Alqahtani Masoud M. , Alqarni Anas , Almuawi Abdullah N. , Alamri Mohannad S.
Published: November 2023

Background: Telemedicine is the remote delivery of medical services. There has yet to be sufficient data in our community on perspectives on telemedicine. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the perception and attitude of physicians and medical students in Bisha region toward telemedicine.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among physicians in ten hospitals and primary health care centers in Bisha and medical students at the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A structured, self-administered online questionnaire with optional participation was distributed.
Results: 239 responses were received with diverse distribution among different ages, genders, nationalities, occupations, and frequencies of daily technology use. The participants showed 60.3% acceptance of telemedicine, especially its helpfulness in transferring information among sectors. Various sociodemographic-dependent debates were retrieved regarding the viability of telemedicine approach, its integration ability, time and money saving, and flexibility. The frequency of personal computer use correlated positively with the participants’ perceptions and attitudes (p=0.001 and 0.003). A positive attitude was retrieved from 79.1% of participants, with readiness to obtain telemedicine training for better professional growth, especially in non-Saudi personnel. The lack of suitable equipment, patient satisfaction and compliance, weakness of the doctor-patient relationship, familiarity with technology, and extra load for physicians were the most prominent barriers mentioned by the participants.
Conclusions: Meetings, training, and orientation programs still need to be scheduled for the general population, healthcare personnel, and information technologists to override the weaknesses in community awareness and telemedicine deficiencies and to get the benefit of this technology.
Impact of food hygiene and safety training on knowledge, attitude, and practices of food hygiene and safety practices among food handlers in boarding schools of Embu County, Kenya
Authors: Kaugi Rosaline W. , Kariuki John G. , Odongo Alfred O. , Koech Maureen J. , Njoroge Harrison C.
Published: November 2023

Background: The reduction of foodborne illnesses depends on the adoption and evaluation of effective food handling procedures in the food service industry. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of food hygiene and safety training on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of food handlers in boarding schools in Embu County, Kenya.
Methods: A longitudinal nonequivalent quasi-experimental survey design was utilized. A sample size of 198 study respondents was generated, Magnani formula was used. Multistage sampling was applied to select the study participants. STATA version 17 was employed for data analysis.
Results: The knowledge score changed from 71% at baseline to 90% at the end line compared to the control arm which did not significantly change. Attitude score changed from 71% at baseline to 89% at endline compared to the control arm which did not significantly change (64% to 63%). This corresponds to a DID change of 19 percent increase in the attitudes scores (p<0.001). Lastly, practices score changed from 63% at baseline to 93% at endline. This corresponded to a 34 percentage point increase in the practice scores (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Overall, Knowledge, attitude and practices were low at baseline than at the endline survey. Statistically, the study revealed that knowledge, attitude, and practices were associated with adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. The Government through the Ministries of health and education should consider training of food handlers on food safety and hygiene for improved knowledge, attitude, and practices.
Vaccination coverage against COVID-19 among adults of rural field practice area, tertiary-care hospital: cross-sectional study
Authors: Reddy Kamuni Madhuri , Pasha M. A. M. , Fatima Afsar
Published: November 2023

Background: As the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown has been implemented and as a preventive measure to reduce the occurrence of disease vaccination has been conducted throughout the country level.
Methods: A Community based Cross Sectional study was conducted during September 2022 to October 2022 (2months) in RHTC field practice area of Santhiram Medical College, nandyal among adults (25-45) years of age group by convenient sampling method with sample size 300, study tool was pre-designed, semi structured questionnaire. Data was collected by interview method and analysed by SPSS 22 version. Ethics committee clearance was obtained before conducting the study.
Results: In this study population, (48%) completed 3 doses of COVID vaccine with booster dose, (48.3%) got vaccinated for 2 doses and (3.7%) are vaccinated for 1st dose and (15%) of them got COVID infection after vaccination.
Conclusions: Out of 300 participants 53% were males and 47% were females, 4% with one dose, 48% with two doses and 48% with two doses with booster dose of vaccination, about 36% had comorbidities. About 35% vaccinated by covaxin and 65% is with covishield vaccine, in which 9% had COVID infection after vaccination. Therefore, along with regular monitoring and surveillance, health education regarding the advantages of vaccination to the people can improve the vaccination status in rural area.
Epidemiological study of animal bite cases attending a tertiary care hospital in Tripura: North-East India
Authors: Acharjee Manish , Saha Goutam
Published: November 2023

Background: This research article presents an epidemiological study in Tripura, North-east India, investigating animal bite cases at a tertiary care hospital. Animal bites pose significant public health concerns, including potential zoonotic disease transmission. The study aims to assess animal bite incidence, envenoming, and treatment-seeking behaviours among victims. Data from individuals over one year old will reveal the burden of animal bites on healthcare facilities, guiding effective prevention and management strategies for this pressing health issue.
Methods: A cross-sectional study at AGMC and GBP Hospital, Tripura, assessed animal bite patterns referred to the ARV centre (2018–2021). Included animal-related bites and excluded incomplete data. Collected age, gender, socio-economic status, biting animal, and bite category. Staff ensured nationwide surveillance. Categorised subjects by age.
Results: The cross-sectional study investigated animal bite patterns at AGMC and GBP Hospital, Agartala, Tripura, from 2018 to 2021. Analysis revealed male adults (20-39 years, 41.7%) were most affected, predominantly by dogs (57.58%). The APL category showed the highest frequency (70.79%). Missing category bites decreased, while third category bites increased over time. The winter months had higher frequencies of animal bites. Continued surveillance and targeted interventions are vital for effective prevention.
Conclusions: This study highlights male adults (20–39 years old) as being most affected, predominantly by dog bites. The APL category showed higher susceptibility. Continued surveillance and targeted interventions are crucial for effective prevention.
The health landscape of central Kerala: insight into adult physical activity, obesity and awareness among rural adults
Authors: Aiyankovil John G. , Baisil Sharon , Daniel Paul
Published: November 2023

Background: Body mass index is a widely used index for assessing weight in relation to height, categorizing individuals as underweight, overweight, or obese. Obesity is a pervasive form of malnutrition globally, and Kerala ranks second in India for the highest prevalence of obese individuals, following Punjab. This reflects a growing preference for unhealthy lifestyles, contributing to rising comorbidities and overall ill-health. This study aims to assess the prevalence and relationship between overall physical activity and Body Mass Index among adults in a rural population. It also investigates the attitudes and awareness of the participants regarding obesity and physical activity.
Methods: A sample of 204 individuals aged 18 to 64, from 125 households in the rural area of Kunnackal, participated in this study. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire.
Results: Out of 204 participants, 196 (96.07%) reported adequate physical activity, with 124 of them having a normal BMI. A higher prevalence of obesity was observed in the low physical activity group. Most participants demonstrated an understanding of the causes of obesity and the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy life.
Conclusions: Our study found that 96.07% of participants had adequate physical activity, and the majority (124) had a normal BMI. No significant association was observed between BMI and age, gender, or occupation. Most participants showed awareness of the causes of obesity and the importance of physical activity in promoting health.
Factors influencing acceptance of family planning methods among women coming to immunization OPD: a cross sectional study
Authors: Wasekar Sneha A. , Shaikh Uzma A.
Published: November 2023

Background: Family planning is one of the most cost-effective interventions. Therefore, different factors influencing reasons behind non acceptance of family planning are necessary to be known in order to formulate good plans and policies.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted at immunization clinic of urban area. Systematic random sampling method was used. A pre-determined questionnaire was administered. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Only 42.63% women adopted family planning methods. The statistically significant predictors for uptake of family planning services are knowledge of contraceptives (p=0.000), school education (p=0.002), prior use of contraceptives (p=0.001) and age of mother. The reasons for non-acceptance of family planning practices were fertility related (21.2%), lack of knowledge (19.7%), opposition from family members (16.9%), breastfeeding (14.5%), not having intercourse (12%), method related side effects (8.5%) and preference to specific gender (2.1%).
Conclusions: According to age group and number of children to women should be motivated by the health worker for the appropriate contraception choice and reasons for non-acceptance of family planning methods form the basis for the qualitative research studies.
Lifestyle and socio-economic disparities in the prevalence of diabetes among the elderly population (aged 60+) in India: a decomposition analysis using longitudinal aging study in India data
Authors: Panda Paramjot
Published: November 2023

Background: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-reported diabetes by sex and investigate the socio-economic, demographic, and lifestyle risk factors associated with diabetes. Additionally, it aimed to understand the coexistence of diabetes with other morbid conditions.
Methods: The study design used in this research is a cross-sectional study design. This study utilized data from the longitudinal aging study in India (LASI), a nationally representative survey of older adults. The sample included 15,098 males and 16,366 females aged 60 years and above.
Results: The prevalence of diabetes in India varies by state, zone, and rural/urban areas. Kerala has the highest prevalence among both men (33%) and women (28.5%). Urban areas have a higher prevalence (20%) compared to rural areas (8.5%). Hypertension and cancer are strongly associated with diabetes. Other morbid conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol, and vision problems also show significant links with diabetes.
Conclusions: Diabetes in India is a significant health concern, with variations across regions and associations with comorbidities like hypertension, cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and vision problems. To address this, comprehensive preventive measures and health promotion campaigns are needed, targeting high-risk groups and improving healthcare access. Early detection, effective management, and promoting healthy lifestyles are crucial for diabetes prevention and control in India.
Nutritional status and key factors among vagrants at Government Shelter Home Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Mohammad Shahidul , Sarker Nasir Uddin , Huda A. F. M. Shahedul , Khatun Taslima , Shil Ripon Chandra
Published: November 2023

Background: Nutritional status and others related determinants among vagrants are important issues even in developing countries like Bangladesh. Exploring the current situation it terms of magnitude of people would be a good resource for the policy makers in considering the malnutrition, health care and other supports for the shelter less population.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was done. A total of 106 vagabonds form government shelter home were included. The nutritional statuses of the respondents were assessed using measured BMI and dietary pattern was assessed by the 24-hour recall method. The data were processed to undergo statistical analysis using SPSS 23 windows program.  
Results: The overall mean age of of the respondents 35.3±9.86 years and 42 (39.7%) were in 18-20 years age group and 62% were female. About 62% were correctly married and 22% were single life lead. Less than half (47.1%) of the respondents non-educated, on the other hand 40(37.7%) of the respondents were primary level educated. 22.6% vagrants were abandoned by their family due to certain problems. Association of age group with BMI most respondents were in underweight that gain highly significance where (p=0.0001), there had no association was found between educational status and BMI except non-educated (p=0.025). Most respondents were significant Hand washing before eating, daily bath taken and Suffering from disease Last 1 month with nutritional status where (p=0.020), (p=0.010) and (p=0.0001).
Conclusions: Special attention to be given for improving vagabonds care, Attention to improve service quality with special attention to identified areas (balanced diet, treatment etc).