bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and demographic risk factors for overweight and obesity among healthcare workers at Uasin Gishu County hospital, Kenya
Authors: Sum Jepchumba Rael , Munyaka Ann , Kamuhu Regina
Published: October 2023

Background: Healthcare workers are under continual pressure to be an example to the public on Body Mass Index (BMI). While prior studies have focused on the general population, data on overweight and obesity is limited among healthcare workers.

Objective: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of and demographic risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among healthcare workers.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on healthcare workers aged 20 years and above comprehensively sampled in Uasin Gishu County hospital. A WHO step-wise questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were used to collect data and logistic regression was performed among variables.

Results: The mean age and BMI were 36.96±9.96 years and 27.18±5.04 respectively. 63.4% of respondents had their BMI above 25 kg/m2, 35% were overweight and 28.4% were obese. Females were more likely to become overweight and obese than males with an odds ratio [OR] of 2.8 (95% confidence interval [Cl] = 1.3-6.0, P = 0.008). Age, education and physical activity were found related to BMI and gender was found to be associated with BMI.

Conclusion: High prevalence of obesity among healthcare workers is of concern, especially on the issue of central obesity. Intervention among the health workers should be considered.

Keywords: Prevalence; BMI; overweight; obesity; demographic risk factors; healthcare workers.
Prevalence, severity, and correlates of erectile dysfunction among male adult patients of a primary care clinic in North-West Nigeria
Authors: Z Muhammad Abdullahi , A Grema Bukar , Shuaibu Abdulrahman , C Michael Godpower
Published: October 2023

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sexual problem that profoundly affects intimate relationships. It is poorly studied in North-western Nigeria.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence, severity and predictors of ED among adult males attending a primary care clinic in Northwest Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-section of 392 males (aged ≥25 years) were randomly selected from attendees of a family medicine clinic in Kano, Nigeria. Information regarding their biodata, lifestyle factors, and clinical characteristics was obtained using a structured questionnaire. The International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire (version 5) and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 assessed ED and depression, respectively.

Results: The participants' mean age was 45±14.1 years (range: 26-86 years). Most participants were married (88.8%), had one sexual partner (71.7%), had tertiary education (44.4%) and were traders (49.7%). The prevalence of ED was 52.3% (205/392) [comprising mild (36.0%), mild-to-moderate (14.3%), moderate (1.5%) and severe (0.5%)]. Age, body mass index (BMI), marital status, number of sexual partners, monthly income, type of exercise, hypertension history, blood pressure reading, antihypertensive and peptic ulcer drug use were associated with ED (P<0.05). However, age (≥50years) (OR= 1.91, 95%CI [1.28-2.85], P=0.001) and overweight/obesity (OR =1.81, 95%CI [1.18-2.77], P=0.007) were the predictors of ED in this population.

Conclusion: ED prevalence was high, although mainly of the mild form. Age (≥50years) and overweight/obesity predicted ED. Hence, the need for early screening, objective grading of ED, identification of modifiable risk factors (e.g., overweight/obesity) and commencing proper treatment and prevention in this setting.

Keywords: Correlates; erectile dysfunction; obesity; primary care; severity; Northwest Nigeria.
Impact of maternal demographics on knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in Ifelodun local government, Nigeria
Authors: Aminat Adeola Odebode , Adijat Mojisola Abdulraheem , Jamila Yusuf
Published: October 2023

Background: Breastfeeding remains the recommended feeding plan for infants however; several factors seem to affect its knowledge and practice.

Objectives: This study aimed at investigating the impact of maternal demographics of age, educational status, religious affiliation and number of parities on knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in Ifelodun Local government area, Nigeria.

Methods: The study employed a descriptive survey method. A total of 206 nursing mothers in Ifelodun Local Government were selected through purposive and random sampling techniques. The participants responded to a researcher-designed questionnairetitled Knowledge of Exclusive Breastfeeding Questionnaire. The psychometric properties of the instrument were established. The data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For the demographic data, percentage was employed while chi-square statistical tool was employed to test the hypotheses at 0.05 significant level.

Results: Nursing mothers in Ifelodun Local Government Area have high knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (N=76.8%). Also, maternal demographics of age (X2= 25P=0.03), educational status (X2= 62.72; P=0.00), religious affiliation (X2= 11.01; P=0.01) and number of parity (X2= 84.01; P=0.02) have significant impact on mothers’ knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding.

Conclusions: Nursing mothers in Ifelodun Local Government Area, have knowledge of exclusive breast feeding especially those who are older, literate, Christian; and multi-parous. Maternal demographics should be considered when educating nursing mothers on exclusive breastfeeding.

Keywords: Maternal demographics; exclusive breastfeeding; nursing mothers; Ifelodun local government area.
Clinical nursing application of parenteral nutrition combined with enteral nutrition support in neurosurgery
Authors: Huang Meiying , Yang Sha , Gu Aixia , Xu Mingxia , Sha Cong
Published: October 2023

Background: To explore the clinical nursing effect of parenteral nutrition combined with enteral nutrition support in neurosurgery.

Methodology: 200 neurosurgical patients were randomly divided into two groups. The time of parenteral nutrition combined with enteral nutrition support in our hospital (January 2021) was used as the cut-off point, the PN group and the PN+EN group were divided according to the cut-off point. Nutritional status, immune status, occurrence of adverse events, prognosis-related indicators were compared between the two groups.

Results: Nutritional status and immune status at 7 days of nutritional support in the PN+EN group were higher than those in the PN group, The difference was statistically significant. The total incidence of adverse events in the PN+EN group (3.00%) was significantly lower than that in the PN group (11.00%), and the difference was statistically significant. The average ICU treatment time, average hospital stay and emerging infection rate in the PN+EN group were lower than those in the PN group, and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Parenteral nutrition combined with enteral nutrition support in neurosurgery can achieve a more ideal intervention effect. It is beneficial to the prognosis of patients and has a certain value of promotion and application.

Keywords: Neurosurgery; parenteral nutrition support; enteral nutrition support; nursing effect.
Correlation between protein expression profiling of inflammation and bone metabolism in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Authors: Wang Jie , Liu Jian
Published: October 2023

Objective: In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthrosis significantly reduces self-perception. However, the intrinsicrelationship between bone metabolism and SPP and cell activity at the molecular level remains unclear. The purpose of thisstudy was to understand the relationship between RA bone metabolic indicators and immune inflammation-related proteins.

Methods: A total of 30 patients with RA and 30 healthy controls were recruited. Four bone metabolism measures and nineproteins expression measures were collected from RA patients and healthy controls. Spearman Correlation Analysis and Logistic-regression Analysis were adopted for associations between bone metabolism and proteins.

Results: We screened and verified 3 key proteins, namely interleukin-11 (IL-11), interleukin-17 (IL-17) and programmed celldeath-2 (PD-L2) related to immunity and inflammation through microarray analysis. Levels of IL-2, IL-5, IL-11, IL-17, CTLA4,TNF-β were higher in RA patients than in the control group (P<0.05), meanwhile, the levels of IL-8, PD-L2, TNF-β and B7-2were low in RA patients (P>0.05).The results of Spearman Correlation Test suggested that sharp score was positively correlatedwith age, CCP was positively correlated with RF, SDS score was positively correlated with RF, IL-17 was positively correlatedwith CCP, BGP was positively correlated with BALP, RANKL was positively correlated with BALP, VAS score was negativelycorrelated with CRP, TCM score was negatively correlated with SF-36 score.

Conclusion: BALP, BGP, OPG, RANKL were strongly associated with immune inflammation-related proteins and poor SPPin RA patients, which can be used to predict poor SPP in RA patients, although the underlying mechanisms need to be furtherexplored.Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis; bone destruction; self-perception of patient; protein expression profiling.
Problem gambling among secondary school adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria
Authors: T Chinawa Awoere , N Ossai Edmund , C Odinka Paul , C Nduaguba Obinna , I Odinka Jaclyn , E Aronu Ann , M Chinawa Josephat
Published: October 2023

Background: Adolescent problem gambling is a common behavioural issue and could be associated with internet addiction.

Objectives: To determine the pattern of problem gambling and factors that predict gambling among adolescents that attendedsecondary schools in southeast Nigeria.

Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study design. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select 796 secondary schooladolescents from eight secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Results: The highest proportion of the respondents, 38.3% had problem gambling with negative consequences. There was aweak positive correlation between gambling severity index and internet addiction. (n=796, r=0.254, p<0.001). There is a veryweak negative correlation between gambling severity index and age in years. (n=796, r= -0.034, p=0.331).The male respondents were 1.5 times more likely to have problem gambling when compared with the females, (AOR=1.5;(95%CI: 1.1-2.0). The respondents who have internet addiction were 3.5 times more likely to have problem gambling whencompared with those who do not have an internet addiction, (AOR=3.5; 95%CI: 2.6-4.8).

Conclusion: The prevalence of gambling among adolescents is high. Adolescents who had problem gambling also had internetaddiction. The male respondents were more likely to have problem gambling than their female folk.

Keywords: Problem gambling; secondary school; adolescents; internet addiction; gambling severity index.
The Impact of Financial Management Practices on Academic Performance in Day Schools of Kicukiro District in Rwanda
Authors: Ugiriwabo Prudencienne , Tuyishime Dieudonne , Nizeyimana Gabriel , Ntahobavukira Boniface
Published: October 2023

This study aimed at investigating the influence of financial management practices on secondary school academic performance in day schools of Kicukiro District in Rwanda. These practices may affect students’ achievements in one way or another. As school funds is well used to avail enough teaching aids, to train teachers in different domains, to hire qualified teachers if in need and many more. All these activities yield in improved students’ outcomes. The general objective was to examine the influence of financial management practices on secondary school academic performance in day schools of Kicukiro District in Rwanda. Specific objectives of the study were the following: to investigate financial management practices in selected schools in Kicukiro District, to determine the level of secondary school academic performance in selected schools in Kicukiro District, and to establish the relationship between financialmanagement practices and secondary school academic performance in Kicukiro district. The research design was a descriptive co-relation. Structured questionnaires and interview were used to collect data. Statistical techniques such as mean, and Spearman correlation were used for data analysis. The findings indicate a positive relationship between financial management practices and secondary schools’ academic performance in Rwanda. The study also identified poor academic performance in National examination of S3 students in day schools. Again, there are other students’ related factors which can positively or negatively affect students’ achievements. Courses related to financial managements should be integrated in schools for pre-service teachers but also the in-service training need more attention for school to be effectively managed.
Lean concept to reduce waste of process time in the plastic injection industry in Indonesia
Authors: Jaqin C. , Kurnia H. , Purba H. H. , Molle T. D. , Aisyah S.
Published: October 2023

The mapping that has been done previously shows that there is a high processing time for the injection molding and shaft assembly processes in the S/A worm gear-type plastic industry. The purpose of this research is to identify and reduce waste in the injection molding process and the shaft assembly process to increase the amount of production. The research uses the lean concept approach method with the identification of causes carried out using the What-Why-Where-When-Who-How (5W+1H) method in focus group discussions (FGD) with competent parties in their fields. This study found that the type of waste obtained from the length of processing time (PT) from the injection molding section was 83.69% or 120.18 seconds and the shaft assembling section was 15.58% or 49.13 seconds, in total the processing time before improvement was 194.87 seconds. This research resulted in the injection molding processing time being reduced by 32.70% and the shaft assembly process by 37.82% with the change in processing time reduced by 26.40% so production results increased by an average of 103% per month.
Invitro senitivity profile of Plasmodium falcifarum clinical isolates to choloroquine and artemisin combination theraphy from Kano and Jigawa States, Nigeria
Authors: Safiyanu Mahmud , Imam Abdullahi Abdulkadir , Alhassan Adamu Jibril , Manu Abdulsalami Yayo , Usman Umma Lawan
Published: October 2023

Malaria continues to cause unacceptably high level of disease and death especially in Africa, with Nigeria bearing the largest burden. Accumulated efforts have been put in place to manage transmission but emergence of Plasmodium falcifarum resistant species has been  a major obstacle to the control efforts. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity of Plasmodium falcifarum isolate to previously  used choloroquine and currently in use Artemisinin and Dihydroartemisinin- amodiaquine in Kano and Jigawa States, Nigeria. Sensitivity  of parasite to the drugs was carried out using WHO invitro Micro test procedure. The results revealed high resistance to chloroquine in all  the study sites, reduced susceptibility to artemisinin in Hadejia and reduced susceptibility to Dihydro-artemisinin- amodiaquine in  Kura and Kano Municiapal. The geometric IC50 values for artemisinin and Dihyrodroartemisiniamodiaquine were found to be below the  resistant threshold cut off values as 3.66nM and 1.29nM respectively, while that of chloroquine were far above the threshold value  (504.66nM). These indicate that, the P. falcifarum is still resistant to choloroquine and Artemisin and its derivatives are still effective for  malaria treatment in the states.
Optimal solution techniques for control problem of evolution equations
Authors: Apanapudor J.S. , Umukoro J. , Okwonu F.Z. , Okposo N.
Published: October 2023

A lot of optimal solution techniques exist in literature and have been employed to solve optimization problems. However, in this work, two optimal solution techniques namely the Steepest Descent Method (SDM) and the Extended Conjugate Gradient Method (ECGM) were  applied to two evolution equations to determine which best approximates the system to its analytic solution. Comparisons were  also carried out between the SDM and the ECGM for optimal solution and convergence. In doing so, the Liberty Basic Programming  Language (LBPL) was employed to perform various numerical iterations on the respective algorithms of the techniques. It was discovered  that the SDM proved to be a better technique in obtaining an optimal solution than the ECGM.
Ruscogenin regulates endogenous antioxidation in dopamine neurons by activating Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway
Authors: Shi Kai , Wang Bing
Published: October 2023

Purpose: To investigate the effect of ruscogenin (RUS) on cell viability, lipid peroxidation and mitochondrial dysfunction in a Parkinson’s disease (PD) model.Methods: The neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y was modified with 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridine (MPP+) to establish a PD model. RUS (1 or 10 μM) was used to treat MPP+ induced SH-SY5Y cells. Cell viability was assessed using CCK-8 assay. The concentrations of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ATP production, Ca2+ concentration and JC-1 were quantified using commercial kits. The expression levels of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), Keap1, Nrf2 and HO-1 were evaluated by western blot analysis.Results: RUS protected cell viability, reduced LDH production, and elevated TH expression in MPP+- modified SH-SY5Y cells. RUS promoted the release of SOD, CAT and GPx, but suppressed MDA production. Furthermore, RUS enhanced ATP metabolism, decreased Ca2+ leakage and maintained mitochondrial function. RUS also repressed Keap1 expression but increased Nrf2 and HO-1 levels.Conclusion: RUS enhances cell viability while alleviating cytotoxicity, lipid peroxidation and mitochondrial dysfunction in dopamine neurons through the activation of Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Thus, RUS is a promising therapeutic candidate for PD treatment.
PERENCANAAN DAN PERANCANGAN GEDUNG BALE BANJAR BUALU KELURAHAN BENOA, KABUPATEN BADUNG
Authors: Putu Gede Wahyu Satya Nugraha  , I Gusti Agung Gede Nodya Dharmastika
Published: October 2023

Banjar Bualu didirikan sekitar tahun 1905 dan merupakan banjar pertama yang dibentuk di kawasan Desa Adat Bualu. Terdapat 8 banjar yang ada di wilayah Desa Adat Bualu, nama-nama Banjar tersebut antara lain adalah Banjar Bualu, Banjar Mumbul, Banjar Pande, Banjar Balekembar, Banjar Peken, Banjar Penyarikan, Banjar Celuk, Banjar Terora. Banjar Bualu memiliki potensi wisata berbasis pariwisata, seni budaya, sampai kegiatan sosial ekonomi masyarakat pedesaan. Potensi di bidang pariwisata ini dikarenakan letaknya sangat dekat dengan kawasan perhotelan ITDC dan juga objek wisata pantai di sekitarnya. Pada bidang perekonomian, posisi Bale Banjar Bualu yang strategis karena berada di pinggir jalan sangat bagus untuk tempat UMKM dan bisnis.

Hasil penelusuran Tim PKM terdapat beberapa permasalahan yang ada di Banjar Bualu antara lain: Pertama, umur bangunan Bale Banjar Bualu yang sudah melebihi 30 tahun sehingga terjadi kerusakan di beberapa titik sehingga dapat membahayakan civitas yang ada di dalamnya. Kedua, kebutuhan ruang terbuka saat digelarnya ritual upacara keagamaan oleh pengempon Pura Semer Kembar yang letaknya di belakang Bale Banjar Bualu. Selain itu kebutuhan ruang untuk kegiatan rapat, kesenian dan kegiatan adat. Ketiga, kebutuhan akan pemasukan tambahan untuk meringankan beban operasional Banjar Bualu.

Berdasarkan permasalahan ini, solusi yang ditawarkan Tim PKM antara lain: 1) Pembuatan Perencanaan Desain Konseptual Gedung Banjar Bualu, berupa gambar konsep desain; 2) Pembuatan area terbuka sebagai palemahan ritual agama Pura Semer Kembar yang terletak di belakang Bale Banjar Bualu, selain itu kebutuhan ruang terbuka untuk kegiatan banjar seperti rapat, kesenian dan kegiatan adat; 3) Pembuatan fasilitas berupa ruko sebagai sumber pemasukan tambahan bagi Banjar Bualu untuk meringankan biaya operasional.
PERENCANAAN PENATAAN PURA PENATARAN MANIK GENI SEBAGAI PETANDA AREAL SUCI DI KAWASAN PURA SAD KAHYANGAN LUHUR ANDAKASA, KARANGASEM
Authors: I Wayan Wirya Sastrawan  , I Gede Surya Darmawan  , I Wayan Widanan
Published: October 2023

Pura Luhur Andakasa adalah salah satu pura bagian dari Sad Khayangan yang ada di Bali. Pura ini terletak di Desa Antiga Kelod, Kecamatan Manggis, Karangasem. Pura ini terletak di dataran tinggi lebih dari 200 mdpl. Sebelum mencapai Pura Luhur Andakasa, para pemedek akan menjumpai Pura-Pura Penataran dibawahnya. Pura-pura ini kemudian disebut Pura Penataran di kawasan Andakasa. Salah satunya adalah Pura Penataran Manik Geni. Pada Pura Penataran Manik Geni ini, penataan Pura berdasarkan konsep Tri Mandala belum terlihat jelas antara area Nista Mandala, Madya Mandala, dan Utama Mandala.

Dengan kondisi eksisting Pura Manik Geni tersebut, ada keinginan dari pengempon pura terutama untuk kembali menata dan melengkapi fasilitas pura sehingga dapat berfungsi dengan semestinya. Oleh sebab itu dengan adanya rencana penataan kembali Pura Manik Geni, maka diperlukan gambar masterplan dan Detail Engineering Design (DED) yang terencana dengan baik. Sehingga diharapkan dengan adanya gambar tersebut dapat membantu pengempon pura pada proses penataan selanjutnya, sekaligus bila diperlukan dapat dijadikan kelengkapan pada pengajuan proposal penggalian dana.
Rancangan Pengembangan Modul Penggajian pada Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Terintegrasi dengan Kerangka Kerja COSO
Authors: Sriyanti Sriyanti
Published: October 2023

PT XYZ is a food and beverage trading company, in its business process it has implemented SIA for purchasing, sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank cash, inventory and general ledger modules. The company has 200 employees, while the payroll system is still done manually, which can increase the risk of errors and fraud. The accounting cycle related to payroll is the HR/Payroll cycle. This study aims to determine the extent to which the current payroll system procedures are effective in terms of internal controls, identify weaknesses in internal control of payroll procedures and provide alternative solutions to correct existing weaknesses. The data analysis technique uses interactive analysis as standard for the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework, then creates a new development plan for the payroll module in an integrated SIA based on COSO standards. This research uses an experimental method, its development uses the Object Oriented Analysis Design (OOAD) method, which is oriented towards model development using the Unified Model Language (UML) facility. The results of the study indicate that there are weaknesses in the form of errors in reporting, reporting takes a long time and payroll controls are still weak. Solving the problem to overcome these weaknesses requires improving the payroll system and developing a new computer-based payroll system that is integrated with the existing SIA, so that the developed system can be used efficiently and effectively.
Uma história do romance de 30: entre o horizonte de expectativas da criação e o da recepção de Luís Bueno
Authors: Barbosa Patrícia Bersch
Published: October 2023

O conceito de nacionalidade, por muito tempo, configurou o painel discursivo das histórias literárias no Brasil. Intelectuais como Sílvio Romero e José Veríssimo colaboraram com suas narrativas na representação e na legitimação do estado nacional a partir de obras que diferenciavam e individualizavam a produção literária do país em relação às literaturas de outras nações. Com a globalização e o apagamento das fronteiras, o historiador literário se deparou com a dificuldade em estabelecer uma definição de nacional que contemplasse uma perspectiva unificada do processo evolutivo das letras brasileiras. Sob esse novo cenário surgiram histórias literárias fundamentadas num projeto coletivo, através do qual o historiador literário passou a delimitar sua narrativa em torno de gêneros e períodos literários, o que possibilitou a inserção e a análise de um número maior de obras, ao contrário do aspecto unificador de escritas que restringiam as histórias da literatura ao círculo dos autores canônicos. Um exemplo de narrativa pouco seletiva é a história da literatura de Luís Bueno, Uma História do Romance de 30 (2006), na qual, por meio da análise extensiva de diversos romances publicados entre 1930 e 1939, o autor propõe uma nova leitura desse período literário, destacando a heterogeneidade dos textos que contemplam esse momento da evolução literária brasileira. Mediante a essas explanações, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a obra Uma História do Romance de 30, a partir de teorias da história literária, buscando identificar os fatores que foram determinantes na sua estruturação, destacando a relevância da leitura de Luís Bueno para os estudos literários, já que o autor rompe com a visão que prevalece em nossa tradição literária, na qual, normalmente, o conjunto de romances produzidos na década de 30 é apresentado, apenas, como romance social regionalista. Para isso, o texto faz uma apresentação sistemática e metodológica da análise da obra, tendo como base, para o desenvolvimento e a para discussão dessa pesquisa, as teorias de história da literatura de Tynianov (1973), Jauss (1994), Perkins (1999), entre outros. Luís Bueno constrói a sua narrativa através do enfrentamento de textos e da análise de jornais e de revistas literárias publicadas na época, que possibilitaram ao autor identificar como se configurou a recepção imediata das obras. Uma História do Romance de 30 permite uma visão ampla desse sistema literário, destacando o jogo de forças entre as correntes estéticas e políticas que arquitetaram este momento histórico e literário no Brasil. No exercício hermenêutico de Luís Bueno há um distanciamento entre o horizonte de expectativas formador da tradição literária e o horizonte de recepção, no qual o autor rompe com os pré-juízos de uma época, que instauraram o conceito de romance de 30, dando conta da heterogeneidade desse período permitindo uma nova leitura do mesmo.
Effects of thermoviscous flow and mechanical stresses on nitrogen desorption during iron transformation
Authors: Dam Oscar G.
Published: October 2023

The objective of this paper is a theoretical calculation of the mechanical stresses due to nitrogen pressure in an iron vacancy in the temperature range of 600 to 1100 °C and its effect on the swelling phenomenon associated with the high-temperature viscous flow. The method for quantification is theoretical and based on the analysis of experimental data reported in the literature. Two equations related to the variable were generated: swelling index with time and the stress due to nitrogen pressure. Both the variables are described in increasing ways and correlated significantly at the 99% confidence level. The equations include the value of stresses obtained from previous papers for ferrite (Feα) of 621, 2 Kgf/mm2 and for austenite (Feγ) of 727, 6 Kgf/mm2. The overall effect when opposing these values to the average sample cold compression strength of commercial samples, which varies with the corresponding degree of reduction, the final value of this parameter results in the range of 35.2 and 69.6 Kgf/mm2.
Engineering and social responsibility: Challenges and opportunities in high education
Authors: Ojeda Portugal James Josmell , Contreras Chavez Luis Alonzo , Cabana Mamani Deyvin Herlin , Banda Cardenas Juan Domingo , Morán Cruz Fredy
Published: October 2023

This study focuses on analyzing university social responsibility in the training of engineers. Engineering students were surveyed and contrasted with social science students to relate higher education with social education. The research was a quantitative and descriptive approach using a non-experimental cross-sectional design. The sample comprised 1023 intentionally selected engineering and social science students. A specific validated scale was applied to assess students' perception of their social responsibility in the university context and ordinary life. The results indicated a medium level of social responsibility with a tendency to be low in the group of university students analyzed. In addition, it was observed that engineering careers should reinforce the social commitment of students.
Kekuatan Hukum Tanda Tangan Digital Dalam Pembuktian Sengketa Perdata Menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi Dan Transaksi Elektronik
Authors: Dewi Ni Made Trisna , Sukardi Ni Made Rai
Published: October 2023

Tanda tangan digital dapat memberikan jaminan terhadap keamanan dokumen dibandingkan dengan tanda tangan biasa. Penerima pesan elektronik yang dibubuhi tanda tangan digital dapat memeriksa apakah pesan tersebut benar-benar datang dari pengirim yang benar dan apakah pesan itu telah diubah setelah ditandatangani baik secara sengaja atau tidak sengaja dalam hal sistem pembayaran elektronik. Rumusan masalah penelitian ini bagaimana keaslian tanda tangan digital menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi Dan Transaksi Elektronik dan bagaimana kekuatan hukum tanda tangan digital dalam pembuktian sengketa perdata ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian normatif. Hasil pembahasan dalam penelitian ini sebagai berikut: Perlu dipahami dengan dengan baik oleh praktisi hukum bahwa suatu tanda-tangan elektronik, bukan suatu gambar tanda-tangan yang di- scan kemudian ditempatkan pada suatu dokumen, sehingga suatu dokumen memang terkesan (pada layar monitor computer) sudah ditandatangani. Pengertian tanda-tangan elektronik yang sebenarnya (menurut Undang-Undang ITE) bisa dibuat dengan berbagai cara antara lain dengan sebuah kode digital yang ditempelkan pada pesan yang dikirimkan secara elektronik, yang secara khusus akan memberikan identifikasi khusus dari pengirimnya. Kekuatan beban pembuktian yang melekat dalam digital signature ditinjau dari pembuktian hukum acara perdata memiliki kekuatan beban bukti setingkat dengan akta bawah tangan (ABT), oleh karena itu kekuatan beban bukti yang melekat dalam tanda tangan pada surat elektronik hanya kekuatan pembuktian formil dan pembuktian materil.
STUDI ANALISIS EFISIENSI PENYALURAN DAYA LISTRIK DAN KUALITAS TEGANGAN PENYULANG PONJOK BATU MENGGUNAKAN PERANGKAT LUNAK ETAP
Authors: Sutawinaya I Putu , Abasana IGK , Widharma IGS , Adi Permana I Kadek
Published: October 2023

Sistem tenaga listrik dikatakan andal bila dapat menyalurkan energi listrik secara kontinyu dalam besaran variabel sesuai standar yang ada. Penyulang Ponjok Batu merupakan saluran tenaga listrik 20 kV yang disuplai dari gardu induk Pemaron Trafo II 60 MVA. Berdasarkan hasil simulasi menggunakan perangkat lunak ETAP, efisiensi penyaluran daya listrik diketahui sebesar 94,23%. Nilai ini masih relatif lebih rendah, sekitar 3,55% terhadap nilai sesuai SPLN no. 72 Tahun 1987. Sedangkan kualitas tegangan yang diamati di sisi beban dari Penyulang ini diketahui sebesar 95,65%. Nilai ini relatif lebih tinggi sekitar 0,66% terhadap nilai sesuai SPLN no. 72 Tahun 1987.  Berdasarkan hasil kajian secara kuantitatif ini, maka kondisi Penyulang Ponjok Batu perlu dievaluasi agar tetap andal dan berkualitas.
Effects of Cassava Effluents on the Soil Physicochemical Properties and Water Quality in Ibarapa Region, Oyo State, Southwestern, Nigeria
Authors: Oladapo Samuel , Ogundele Tunde , Oladipo Olukayode , Oyedemi Adeyemo , Aderounmu Adesoye
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of cassava effluents on the soil physicochemical properties and water quality in Ibarapa Region Southwestern, Nigeria.

Methodology: Three Cassava Processing Sites (CPSs) and Control Sites (CSs) of 5m by 5m quadrant and three wells of varying distances to the CPSs were randomly selected in each of the three local government areas in Ibarapa Region. In all, nine CPSs, nine CSs and nine wells (SPs) were sampled during the dry season. The soil and water samples collected were subjected to laboratory analysis for physicochemical and bacteriological characteristics. The spatial distribution of the CPSs was determined using GIS techniques and Nearest Neighbour Statistic.

Findings: The results showed that the CPSs distribution was significantly dispersed. However, that distance to the cassava processing sites impacted on the concentration of parameters tested. Analysis of the soil properties showed that the pH values were higher at the CPSs, elevated values of heavy metals were also noticed and cyanide concentration. Analysis of water quality in some of the sampled wells showed that the water samples were mainly within the WHO permissible standard  except higher values recorded for heavy metals in SP 2 and elevated  cyanide in SPs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 which were in close proximity to the processing sites. Bacteriological analysis also revealed that only SP 2 had the presence of Coliform Escherichia coli.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The findings alluded to the inherent danger in man’s defective interaction with the environment. Hence, the study to a great extent could trigger appropriate measures in soil, water and waste management by stakeholders. Such measure could include treatment of cassava effluents before being dumped in to the environment as well as treating water before being consumed. Governments through her agencies such as the NAFDAC and sanitary inspectors should monitor the activities of these gari, fufu, lafun and tapioca makers especially about the discharge of cassava effluents.
Socio-demographic correlates and psychosocial stressors among suicide attempters attending a tertiary care general hospital
Authors: Chandana Sabbella , Vijaya Lakshmi Medikonduri , Prasanna Kumar Neredumilli
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Suicide is a rapidly growing and critical public health concern in India and around the world. Interpersonal, social, familial, psychological along with genetic vulnerabilities were important risk factors for suicidal attempts.

Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study done at King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam. All the suicide attempters admitted to the General Medicine department were evaluated at the psychiatric department. A total of 117 patients were included in our study with convenient sampling. Beck’s suicide intent scale, Presumptive stressful life event scale, and semi-structured proforma for socio-demographic and clinical variables were used to assess the study participants.

Results: Financial struggles (19.6%) and conflict with family members (14.5%) were the stressful life events among most of the suicide attempts. Most of the study sample used pesticide consumption (20.5%) as the commonest mode of suicidal attempt. The majority of the suicide attempters (53%) had medium suicidal intent. There was a significant association between marriage and stressful life event score (p=0.001). The use of pesticides was significantly higher among men than women (p=0.002) and the use of household agents was significantly high among women than men (p=0.013).

Conclusion: Psychosocial stressors also play an important role in attempting suicide and hence to prevent suicidal attempts, there is a need for the development of innovative strategies to decrease the stigma, to improve coping skills and to promote help-seeking from mental health services.
A rare case of breast tuberculosis: case report
Authors: Pittala Pravinya , Rao Ravinder , Gadda Anandam , Madire Ramulu
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Breast tuberculosis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. It accounts for less than 0.1% of breast conditions in developed countries but reaches about 3-4% in developing high TB endemic regions. It usually occurs in multiparous and lactating women. The clinical, radiological and pathological presentation may often mimic breast abscess, idiopathic granulomatous mastitis or carcinoma. The most common presentation is that of a lump. Constitutional symptoms are not usually present. The most common site is the right upper outer quadrant of the breast. It also occurs in association with Immunosuppression disorders such as HIV. Here we present a case of a young, multiparous non- lactating woman with tubercular mastitis, confirmed by FNAC of the mass. The Tuberculin skin test was positive and the patient improved with anti-tubercular treatment.
CRYPTOCURRENCY EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT: A COMPETITIVE MODERN BANKING INVESTMENT AND PAYMENT OPTION
Authors: HALZOUN Amina , KARA Rabah
Published: October 2023

Since the emergence of cryptocurrencies, their adoption by the population is increasing, that said, the appreciation of this product is more important in developed countries than in developing countries and even less, if at all, in underdeveloped countries. The degree of appreciation varies from the population to the authorities; each government treats it differently from the others. Cryptocurrency can be seen as an innovative, secure and spreading means of payment that impacts the economy and the social life of individuals. However, our research raises several questions about the development and emergence of cryptocurrencies, including the identification of the impact of cryptocurrency as a payment option on the economy and the banking sector. This article analyses the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in the global economy and its effect on payment issues for banks. To do this, we analyze the speed of development of cryptocurrencies and compare its use to traditional means of payment based mainly on statistics, reports of banks and financial institutions, Research results from renowned research centres. We are therefore expecting results in this direction
THE DEGREE OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS WITHIN THE GREEN LINE IN LIGHT OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Authors: Ahmad BAKRI Naela
Published: October 2023

The study aims to identify the levels of crisis management among primary school principals inside the Green Line in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of principals and teachers by using mixed research, descriptive survey method and conducted interviews. The study sample consisted of (374) principals and teachers in primary schools, selected randomly and then interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of (17) teachers and principals experts. The results revealed a large degree in the crisis management process, and statistically significant differences attributed to job title variables in favor of the "principals" group, educational qualification in favor of the "bachelor degree" group, and years of experience in favor of the "less than 5 years" group. It featured a series of development proposals on crisis management, including four crisis management hubs (technical skills, cognitive skills, self-skills and humanitarian skills), The proposals highlighted the strengthening of managerial agility during crisis management among primary school principals.
DESIGN OF A COMPUTER MOUSE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (DISABLED OR CUT OFF HANDS)
Authors: Zamil HAMDAN Husham
Published: October 2023

Industrial design takes it upon itself to innovate and develop products that contribute to providing appropriate solutions that can interfere with human uses in the various aspects of his life. To practice some activities like their healthy-bodied peers، including the computer, whether portable or desktop, and from which the need emerged to find appropriate solutions to these problems and obstacles for the disabled person to practice his work efficiently and comfortably. Therefore، the research problem emerged in how to find the appropriate solution according to the foundations and rules of design through a design in which those obstacles that confront a group of people who suffer as a result of their physical condition are addressed computer for that of class The importance of the design included several aspects، whether at the level of the external appearance or at the level of functional performance and increasing the effectiveness of the design through form and function. Also، the electronic materials and parts used in the production of the mouse are from the available materials, as it relies on the foam sponge material in the area for the support of the foot, and it also included the electronic parts of the control panel associated with each of its functional parts.
Ideology in Swedish ELT
Authors: Zetterberg Pettersson Eva
Published: October 2023

Grounded in scholarship on multilingualism, this multimodal case study aims to identify factors related to ideologies of language and culture in an English language classroom in a public lower secondary school in Sweden for an enhanced understanding of learning conditions for multilingual students. Using a triangulation of methods, participant observation, materials analysis, and interviews, the study examines teaching practice, materiality, language use and teachers’ perspectives on multilingualism and their own teaching practices in the multilingual classroom. The study finds a predominance of factors rooted ideologies of monolingualism and monoculturalism. Teaching practice was marked by the traditional approach to teaching English with a focus on Britain/the U.K. as a homogenous monocultural and monolingual nation and a Swedishness norm dominated teaching practice and classroom interaction: extensive usage of the Swedish language, examples of teaching strategies related to a contrastive Swedish-English grammar approach and a study of target language culture from a national Swedish perspective. An application of Nancy Hornberger’s model of the continua of biliteracy to the data identifies teaching practice in the classroom as close to the privileged ends. The analysis of interviews suggests that the traditional approach was normalized and that teachers had limited awareness of pedagogical strategies for the inclusion of multilingual students.
Telangiectasia Macularis Eruptiva Perstans Treated with Narrow-Band UVB Phototherapy and Heliotherapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: De Guia Christine E. , Amado Alma Gay Concepcion T.
Published: October 2023

Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP) is a rare disease, previously classified as a variant of cutaneous mastocytosis. While no gold standard of treatment exists, several treatments have been studied. We report a case of a 63-year-old woman who presented with long-standing asymptomatic telangiectatic macules beginning on the upper chest, back, and bilateral arms, with occasional pruritus and no other systemic symptoms. Skin biopsy, along with Giemsa stain, revealed findings consistent with TMEP. The patient underwent testing for serum tryptase level, which was within normal limits. The patient was started on topical steroids for two weeks and antihistamine therapy, with a noted decrease in pruritus but no change in cutaneous lesions. She was then advised to start phototherapy, and subsequently underwent a total of five sessions of narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy, after which she noted lightening of the lesions. Due to the COVID pandemic, the patient was shifted to heliotherapy with continued lightening of lesions after two months of thrice weekly sessions. This rare case is supportive of narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy and heliotherapy as promising treatment options for cases of TMEP.
Profitability, Leverage, Sales Growth And Their Implications For Profit Management
Authors: Murniati Aniek
Published: October 2023

This study looked at the impact of profitability, leverage, and sales growth on profit management practices in mining sub-sector companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2018-2020 period. A total of 30 companies were selected by the purposive sampling method, and hypothesis testing was carried out by multiple regression analysis. Profit management is a strategy used by managers to improve the performance of a company. One of the factors that motivate profit management practices is the stability of profitability. The results showed that profitability, leverage, and sales growth had an effect on profit management practices in mining sub-sector companies for the 2018-2020 period.
Opini Audit, Ukuran Perusahaan, Dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Audit Delay
Authors: Ariany Rofiatul Lutfiah , Mulyaningtyas Mulyaningtyas
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh audit delay terhadap ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas, dan opini audit. Penundaan peninjauan adalah jangka waktu antara tanggal akhir tahun moneter, tepatnya 31 Desember, hingga tanggal penilaian ulasan didistribusikan dalam laporan ulasan. Populasi pemeriksaan adalah unsur pertambangan yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2019-2021. Prosedur pengujian non-kemungkinan menggunakan strategi pemeriksaan purposive dengan jumlah 20 elemen. Strategi investigasi informasi yang digunakan adalah berbagai pemeriksaan kekambuhan. Konsekuensi dari tinjauan menunjukkan bahwa ukuran organisasi terutama mempengaruhi penundaan tinjauan, menyiratkan bahwa semakin besar ukuran organisasi yang diperkirakan oleh semua sumber daya atau kelimpahan yang diklaim oleh suatu elemen, semakin lengkap waktu penyelesaian laporan tinjauan. Benefit dan review assessment berpengaruh signifikan terhadap review delay.