bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Computed tomography aspect of primary lung cancer
Authors: Tomboravo Christian , Rakotoarivo Toky , Razafindrahova Alice P. , Ny Ony Narindra L. H. Rajaonarison , Ranoharison Dina H. , Ahmad Ahmad
Published: March 2023

Background: Primary lung cancer (PLC) is the world’s leading cancer in terms of incidence and mortality. The objective of our study is to identify morphological criteria by scanning towards a histological type of PLCs.
Methods: This is a retrospective transversal analytical study, carried out at the oncology, radiotherapy and clinical haematology department of Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona teaching hospital, from January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2018, covering all new histologically proven cases of PLC. The parameters of the study were epidemiological, CT scan and anatomopathological data.
Results: We collected 95 cases. The average age was 59.11 years. The male gender was the most affected with a sex ratio of 1.8. The most common clinical call sign was chronic cough with 74.74% of cases. The radiographic appearance was parenchymal opacity in 54.5% of cases. Adenocarcinoma had the predominant histological type with 45.26% of cases associations were found between histological type and tumor site (p=0.0001), intratumor excavation (p=0.0001), intratumor necrosis (p=0.012).
Conclusions: Morphological appearance of CT scan lesions may approach histological type of PLCs.
A comparison of outcomes in ultrasonography guided versus landmark guided corticosteroid injection for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis
Authors: K. M. Gopinath , G. Nair Aishwarya , I. Suresh , Gowda Suhas , Swaroop Bysani , Kadiri Venkatesh
Published: March 2023

Background: Adhesive capsulitis is a debilitating disease in an otherwise healthy individual. Intra-articular corticosteroid injections offer a cost-effective, non-operative treatment option. However, it is currently unclear whether an ultrasound-guided injection relieves the symptoms of shoulder pain more effectively than if the injection was delivered landmark-guided.
Methods: Eighty patients with adhesive capsulitis were randomized to two intervention groups - landmark guided and ultrasound (USG) guided. The functional status of the patients was documented prior to the intervention. Following allocation, the intra-articular steroid was administered either under USG guidance or following identification of the site of injection using landmarks. Follow-up was done on day 5, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks post procedure to document the functional status.
Results: The difference in visual analogue score (VAS) between the two arms was found to be statistically significant in favour of the ultrasound guided technique only on day 5 and day 21. On the other hand, the difference in disability of arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score between the 2 arms was found to be statistically significant in favour of the ultrasound guided technique on day 5, 21, 42 and 84. Finally, in our study, both shoulder flexion and abduction on day 84 achieved a statistically significant improvement, favouring the ultrasound guided arm.
Conclusions: Ultrasound guided corticosteroid injections may offer modestly better short-term functional outcome and symptom relief when compared with landmark guided corticosteroids.
Demand for modern contraceptives and use among women of reproductive age in north central Nigeria
Authors: Akpoti Okehi O. , Kareem Abiodun J. , Kareem Adesola O. , Ogunromo Ayodele Y. , Owoeye-Lawal Oluwatosin T. , Ahmed Liasu A. , Akinyugha Akintunde O. , Bewaji Temitayo O. , Babalola Emmanuel O. , Orji Eloho J. , Atimoh Charles O. , Ibekwe Ogechukwu C.
Published: March 2023

Background: The maternal mortality rate in north central Nigeria remained unacceptably high and the use of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age in north central Nigeria may be a way of reducing maternal death. The study aimed to determine the contraceptive uptake among women of reproductive age in north central Nigeria and the factors that influence the use of contraceptives.
Methods: The study was a secondary analysis of 2018 national demographic and household survey data. Data were abstracted for women of reproductive age 15-49 years across seven states in Nigeria.
Results: The level of awareness of modern contraceptives was 91.6% while the modern contraceptive prevalence rate was 38.8% and current contraceptive prevalence use was 53.4%. The main source of information was radio 298 (22.4%) and the most common contraceptive used was implants 81 (29.3%) followed by hormonal contraceptive injections 77 (27.4%). The factors associated with the use of contraceptives include the age of the women, religion, level of education, number of children ever born, and partners’ opinion (p=0.001). The proportion of women who oppose contraceptive use was significantly higher (χ2=4.732, p=0.030). Similarly, the proportion of women whose husbands/partners opposed contraceptive use was significantly higher (χ2=8.589, p=0.003, OR=3.2).
Conclusions: The prevalence of contraceptive use is low in north-central Nigeria despite the high level of awareness. There is a need to involve the women’s partner to increase the uptake of contraceptive use.
Development of a local wisdom-based social media literacy model for K3 behavior in public transport drivers in Padangsidimpuan city, Indonesia
Authors: Permayasa Nayodi , J. Hadi Anto , Ahmad Haslinah , Dongoran Indra Maulana
Published: March 2023

Background: Unsafe driver behavior and driver negligence while driving, one of which is making phone calls while driving a vehicle, can cause traffic accidents and death.
Methods: The research design used a quasi-experiment. The research was conducted at the Padangsidimpuan city passenger terminal. The research subject was a public transport driver. Research intervention for 5 months by providing social media literacy modules/guidelines based on local wisdom, leaflets and posters, every month a visit or monitoring of drivers was carried out using a research questionnaire. The research instrument was a research questionnaire used to measure changes in OSH behavior (pre-test and post-test) and the media used were modules, leaflets and posters. Data were analysed by univariate, bivariate, multivariate analysis with SPSS and Friedman test, Mann Whitney test and post hoc test.
Results: The results of this study found that at the initial measurement of knowledge with the post 1 measurement, the p value =0.007, the initial measurement with the post 2 measurement p=0.000 and the post 1 and post 2 measurements p value =0.001. This means that there was a significant difference in knowledge between the initial measurement and the post 1 and post 2 measurements.
Conclusions: This finding can be concluded that knowledge of safe driving has a greater influence on unsafe behavior compared to years of service.
Exploring physical and phycological condition of Jahangirnagar University students residing near university area during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Salma Nahid , Ahmed Piyash , Rahman Tareq , Alam M. Asraful , Mahmud Shohel
Published: March 2023

Background: Due of the closure of all educational institute as well as lockdown, the pandemic has affected physical and psychological health of all level students specifically university level students. Although the online based education was started but that brought different challenge to them. Thus, the study aimed to explore the physical and psychological problems faced by Jahangirnagar University students who resides near university area.
Methods: Data was collected through an online questionnaire (Google form) from Jahangirnagar University students who reside near the university area using convenient sampling method. To analyse the data, descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and ordinal logistic regression was executed along with graphical representations.
Results: The study showed about 92.5% (moderately: 41.2 %, extremely severe: 18%, severe: 24.7%, mild: 8.6%) students were depressed while 94.8% extremely severe: 49.8%, mild: 2.2%, moderate: 15.4% and severe: 27.3%) students were suffering from anxiety problems during pandemic. Chi-square and ordinal logistic suggested “infected by COVID-19”, “sleeping time”, and “time usually spent on physical activity” were the risk factors for depression and anxiety. The study revealed 73.8 percent of respondents have long-term health-related complications where half (52.8%) of the respondents think that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an effect on their physical health.
Conclusions: This study shows that throughout the COVID-19 period, a substantial percentage of Jahangirnagar University students experienced physical and psychological health issues. Proper initiatives should be taken by government and policymakers to boost up the mental and physical health condition of students.
Clinical course, complications, immunization status and outcome of mumps in children
Authors: Mir Naseer Yousuf , Wani Jawad Nazir , Farooq Wamiq , Zaman Bashir U.
Published: March 2023

Background: Mumps is a self-limiting viral disease in children which usually resolve within 10 days. It is characterized by fever, constitutional symptoms and swelling of the parotid gland(s) and may lead to serious complications. The most common complication is orchitis, followed by meningitis. Less common complications include pancreatitis, encephalitis, deafness, mastitis, oophoritis, and facial Bell palsy.
Methods: This is a hospital-based Prospective observational study where children age ≤18 years who presented with mumps were studied for immunization status, clinical course, complications and outcome.
Results: Fever was the most common presentation followed by parotid involvement. The mean duration of illness was 9±2 days. Constitutional symptoms like headache, myalgia or fatigue were seen in 90 patients (60%). The most common complication seen was orchitis and tonsilitis, 4 cases (2.7%) each followed by pancreatitis (2%), febrile seizures (2%) and meningitis (2%). The least common was myocarditis (0.7%). Only 10 (6.7%) of the patients were hospitalized and none died. All the patients were cured within 2 weeks and without any sequels.  The average loss of school days (school absentee) were 8 days. These complications were seen only in non- immunized patients.
Conclusions: The benefits of vaccination against mumps in addition to rubella and measles would be a logical public health intervention that would have a significant clinical and economic benefits and to prevent complications of mumps.
A study for correlation of demographic data, chief complaints and risk factors with periodontitis
Authors: Vinchurkar Urjita , Piludariya Anvi G. , Modi Palak R. , Mistry Yogita D. , Parmar Gunvant , Mullan Summaiya A.
Published: March 2023

Background: Periodontal disease, ever since the days of hippocrates has crippled the survival of human dentition. As a quiescent disease most of the time, periodontal disease presents mainly a chronic or asymptomatic chief complaint. In its most common form, periodontal disease generally is considered to be a painless process unless it reaches severe stages. For this reason, it often is overlooked by patients and dentists in early stages, especially when inflammation is not obvious. The aim of this study was to determine the most common chief complaints of chronic periodontitis patients to assess public awareness about this disease symptom, distribution of these chief complaints among males & females and their correlation with age and some of periodontal parameters.
Methods: The data of patients include chief complaint of the patients, age-sex, patient’s education level, systemic and oral health status, smoking, tobacco and gutka chewing habits were collected. The examiner also collected information related to the toothbrushing frequency of each patient.
Results: Total samples testing in the study were 100 (n=100). Out of which majority samples were female patients. Maximum samples were received from age group of 51-60 years. Major pre-disposing factor is Tobacco and Gutka Chewing. Majority of chief complaint was mobility of teeth.
Conclusions: 51 years to 60 years of age group with higher number of females and tobacco chewer have higher incidence of periodontitis with major chief complaint of mobility of teeth. These patients are brushing once in a day.
Oral health problems and treatment seeking behaviour of school going children and adolescents in Palampur area of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: . Ashima , Kumar Dinesh , Prashar Savita
Published: March 2023

Background: Poor oral health is still a major burden for populations throughout the world, particularly in developing countries. However, it could not receive proper attention in our country. Present study was conducted mainly to investigate oral health behavior of school going children and adolescents.
Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted during March 2022 to July 2022 among 268 students aged 6 to 19 years using stratified multistage random sampling technique in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Results: Among all 268 respondents including 118 (44%) females and 150 (56%) males, 116 (43.2%) respondents were aware of oral health problems. There were 251 (93.6%) respondents not aware of good oral hygiene practices and 224 (83.6%) suffered oral problems during last one year. Only 168 (62.7%) out of 268 respondents consulted dentists. Whereas, 231 (86.2%) were scared of consulting during covid-19 lockdown. Among those who consulted, 87 (51.7%) didn’t face any problem during dental checkup and satisfaction with consultation was reported by 146 (86.9%) respondents. High cost of treatment (41.7%) fear of absence from schools (40.0%) followed by misconception that treatment was not necessary (31.0%) came out to be the most common reasons on non-consultation.
Conclusions: Present study reported high prevalence of oral health problems and lack of awareness regarding good oral hygiene practices among respondents. Oral health education should be imparted among children and adolescents for adopting good hygiene practices and timely seeking dental health care.
Social and micro-economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic among urban slum population in Chandigarh- an analytical cross-sectional study
Authors: R. Saranya , M. Sathiabalan , Thakur J. S.
Published: March 2023

Background: Corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately affected marginalized communities because of the loss of livelihood and lack of food, shelter, health, and basic necessities. This study assessed the socio-demographic characteristics, social and micro-economic aspect of health determinants during COVID-19 pandemic among patients attending urban health training centre (UHTC) in Indira Colony, Chandigarh.
Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study conducted in urban health training centre, Indira colony. All patients aged ≥18 years attended UHTC OPD were recruited till the sample size (n=110) was achieved. By considering 95% level of significance, Kruskal Wallis test and McNemar test were applied to determine the association between different variables.
Results: The mean age of the participants were 40 years and nearly 40% belong to the age category less than 30 years. In pre-COVID-19, only 5% of the participants were found to have weaker relationship with family members, however, during COVID-19 pandemic this had increased to nearly 19%. The unemployment status in pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 pandemic was found to be 8% and 65% respectively, which is statistically significant.
Conclusions: The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the social and micro-economic status of the people living in the slum area due to closure of major economic activities.
Etiology of severe anemia in Kashmiri children aged 6 months to 6 years
Authors: Mir Naseer Yousuf , Farooq Wamiq , Wani Jawad Nazir , Zaman Bashir U.
Published: March 2023

Background: Anemia is said to be present when the hemoglobin level is more than two standard deviations below the mean for the child’s age and sex. Anemia is the most common global nutritional disorder and may lead to psychomotor retardation, low intelligence, decreased learning capability, weakening of immune system and predisposes to serious infections in children.
Methods: The study was an observational study. Physical signs of severe anemia were looked in patients attending outpatient department or admitted in hospital. Children with hemoglobin levels <7 gm/dl and in the age group 6 months to 6 years were recruited in study.
Results: The study included 192 patients with a male, female ratio of around 1:1. The mean age of the study subjects was 2.2±1.6 years. Most of the patients around 54% belonged to age group of 6 months to 1½ years. Fever was most common presentation in 86 cases (44.77%), followed by diarrhea and easy fatigability in 38 (19.79%) and 21 (10.93%) patients respectively. A total of 76.56% of patients were having nutritional and 23.44% non-nutritional causes. Iron deficiency anemia is most common etiology 115 (59.90%) with 14 patients having celiac disease, 19 cases (9.90%) were diagnosed as megaloblastic anemia, 13 cases (6.77%) were diagnosed as dual deficiency anemia, 30 cases (15.63%) were diagnosed as hemolytic anemia.
Conclusions: Nutritional anemia is major cause of anemia in children. Celiac disease, trichuriasis, cow milk protein allergy should be ruled out in iron deficiency anemia patients.
A mixed-method study to evaluate the knowledge and marshalling of untied funds in rural area
Authors: Thakan Somya , Mehta Aditya , Verma Deepika , Singh Lakhan
Published: March 2023

Background: NRHM provides health facilities with unlimited flexible funds to improve the quality of care, in addition to funds for the upkeep and improvement of health facilities, human resources (contractual appointments), equipment, supplies, and medicine, training, and capacity building. The Untied Funds (to be used at the discretion of the facility in charge, primarily as a contingency fund). This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the financing strategy, knowledge, facilitators, and barriers to underutilization of untied funds.
Methods: A mixed-methods study was carried out to determine the utilisation patterns and knowledge of health workers about untied fund. A qualitative study that used a grounded theory approach to identify the facilitators and barriers to effective use of Untied funds. RHTC-Mandawar and its six subcenters were included in our study.
Results: The entire mixed-method study clearly demonstrated the barriers and facilitators observed at the subcenter sites. Because health workers were understaffed and overburdened with work, their knowledge was also alarmingly low. Furthermore, no refresher training was provided to them. Finance, a tricky aspect of this programme, was handled with extreme caution.
Conclusions: Before untied funds lapse, they must be reviewed and monitored. Refresher training and detailed guidelines are required before funds can be used to improve the health facility and provide additional services to beneficiaries.
CACAO: Accounting and Organizational Data Storage and Consultation System: Open-Source Software for Tax Administrations
Authors: Calijuri Mónica , Muñoz Miranda Andrés
Published: March 2023

CACAO is a web platform that allows for the receipt, validation, processing, and analysis of accounting data from taxpayers in a standardized manner. Developed in open-source code, the platform's goal is to facilitate the transmission of taxpayer data and optimize the use and analysis of accounting data by tax administrations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Seletividade fisiológica de extratos aquosos sobre ninfas e adultos de Marava arachidis (Dermaptera: Labiidae)
Authors: Abreu Khyson Gomes , Brito Carlos Henrique De , Oliveira Filho Manoel Cícero De , Salustino Angélica Da Silva , Sousa Nayana Rodrigues de , Ferreira Renan Rodrigues
Published: March 2023

Marava arachidis (Yersin, 1860) destaca-se como um importante agente de controle biológico de pragas como Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith, 1797). Os dermápteros podem desempenhar importante função na redução populacional de pragas. Esses predadores, entretanto, sofrem interferência negativa pelo emprego indiscriminado de produtos químicos e naturais não seletivos. Diante disso, avaliou-se a seletividade fisiológica de extratos aquosos de diferentes plantas, aplicados por via tópica, sobre ninfas e adultos de M. arachidis. A pesquisa foi realizada em laboratório, com temperatura 25 ± 1º C, umidade 70 ± 10% e fotofase 12 horas. Para verificar o efeito dos extratos aquosos aplicados por via tópica sobre ninfas e adultos desse predador, assim como seu efeito no ciclo reprodutivo, foram utilizadas as seguintes plantas: Agave sisalana, Ziziphus joazeiro, Croton blanchetianus, Cymbopogon citratus, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Mentha sp., Ruta graveolens, Melia azedarach L., Azadirachta indica e Calotropis procera. Os extratos aquosos utilizados de A. sisalana, Z. joazeiro, C. blanchetianus, C. citratus, C. ambrosioides, Mentha sp. e C. procera são seletivos a ninfas e adultos de M. arachidis, enquanto R. graveolens, M. azedarach e A. indica são levemente nocivos a esse predador pela via de entrada tópica. A aplicação, por via tópica, dos extratos aquosos na concentração de 10% não afeta o ciclo reprodutivo de M. arachidis.
Multi-Criteria Decision Making Analysis of Optimal Service Delivery Technique Using AHP
Authors: Akash Bilal , H. Saad Ahmad , El-Saadawi Mohamed
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we evaluate the most optimal service delivery method that can be implemented by both governmental and private sectors to an effective delivery service to customers. They include conventional service delivery, E-services (online), M-services (smart phones), and robotic process automation (RPA). Benefits and costs were considered in the evaluation process. Benefits were technical feasibility, efficiency, security, reliability, and innovation. The costs included complexity, human resources, facilities management, and maintenance costs. AHP was used to facilitate the multi-criteria decision-making process. Results show that RPA is the least expensive and most beneficial method to delivery services in UAE.
Work Willingness of VHS Students at Post-Industrial Placement
Authors: Candra Oriza , Putra Aprizon , Islami Syaiful , Putra Yanto Doni Tri , Revina Refi , Yolanda Rafika
Published: March 2023

This research aims to determine work willingness after industrial placement of XII-grade students in the study program of electrical power installation engineering (TITL) at VHS 5 Padang. The method uses a quantitative descriptive approach using the similarity of the terms cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. The results of this research indicate the work will of 31 students is likely to be more interested in entering higher education or entrepreneurship. The Data shows that students` work willingness is in the excellent category with a percentage of 55%. It means that 45% of students graduating from 2021-2022 are not ready to work.
ANOVA as Fitness Function for Genetic Algorithm in Group Composition
Authors: Sukstrienwong Anon
Published: March 2023

Establishing suitable groups of students is one of the factors considered as a key to success in group collaboration. In addition, searching for the optimal solution of the problem can be more complicated and becomes an exhaustive search, while taking into consideration the equality of the group homogeneity. However, a few approaches focus on forming groups of students based on the analysis of variance (ANOVA) to ensure that all generated groups have been drawn from a similar population. Hence, the main purpose of this research is to propose a heuristic search algorithm based on genetic algorithm (GA) referred as to ‘Genetic Algorithm with ANOVA’ (GANOVA) to search for best possible groupings of students in terms of educational learning styles. Furthermore, the empirical case studies demonstrate that the proposed algorithm successfully searches for forming the optimal groups of students, where the F-test value of equality of variances is near zero.
Virtual Lab Geometry Development as Online Learning Media Alternatives at Universitas PGRI Semarang and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Authors: Buchori Achmad , Pramasdyasari Agnita Siska , Senowarsito Senowarsito , Osman Sharifah , Fadila Nor
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to identify potential challenges of implementing inclusive education practices at X University, Jordan, as perceived by students with disabilities. The study used a qualitative case study methodology by interviewing ten students with sensory and physical disabilities. Semi-structured interviews and descriptive coding strategies were used to collect and analyze the data. The findings identified five themes that represented the main challenges with inclusive educational practices faced by the students with disabilities at the university: physical environment, modifications, personal attitudes, assistive technologies, support, and administrative procedures. This study suggests a set of recommendations that could provide the best inclusive education practices in Jordanian universities.In this contemporary epidemic era, learning media that is easily accessible and engaging to learners is genuinely required. So far, students at PGRI Semarang University and University Teknologi Malaysia have previously been required to apply a compass and ruler to construct flat shapes and spaces, to establish active learning strategies that can encourage students in virtually sketching flat shapes. The ADDIE model was employed in the research, the outcome of this research is a virtual geometry lab. According to student responses, as much as 96 percent agree that the use of virtual media the geometry lab can enhance students' cognitive and spatial abilities.
A Meta-Analysis of Numerical Aptitude’s Effect on Learning Outcomes and Mathematical Ability
Authors: Ridwan M. Rais , Hadi Samsul , Jailani Jailani
Published: March 2023

This study examines the effect of numerical aptitude on junior high school students learning outcomes and math abilities. Data were collected using sample size and Pearson correlation coefficient. The data analysis technique with a meta-analysis included publication bias, forest plot, effect size calculation, and heterogeneity test. The effect size of numerical aptitude on learning outcomes and mathematical ability was 0.60 and 0.41 with strong and medium categories, respectively. The results show that numerical aptitude improves math learning outcomes. Other meta-analysis studies find no publication bias. The study improves junior high math learning by identifying numerical talent.
Evaluation of Communication and Collaboration Processes for Creating an Integrative STEAM Space at the Saginov Technical University
Authors: Jantassova Damira , Hockley Andrew David , Shebalina Olga
Published: March 2023

This article discusses the project on capacity building for training of engineering and technical specialists via STEAM technologies at the Saginov Karaganda Technical University (STU) in Kazakhstan. The project, entitled “Capacity building of engineers innovative training via STEAM education” was supported by the fund under the "Research in the field of education and science for 2021-2023” priority of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Grant No. AP092600338). The current research presented in this article addresses the issues of assessing the level of professional communication and collaboration skills among teaching staff. The article describes the identified communication gaps and recommendations in three areas of training, presents the key statements of the theory of communication and collaboration formulated on the basis of the results obtained within the integrated educational STEAM space, structured as the core of the STEAM education framework. Additionally, a list of competencies according to advanced STEAM approaches have been developed.
State Officers’ Personal Financial Management and Financial Happiness: A Case Study at Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Ratchaprapa Dam
Authors: Nui-Suk Chawapong , Aujirapongpan Somnuk , Chaichumpol Kornkamon , Taojoo Timpika , Jutidharabongse Jaturon
Published: March 2023

he research aims at studying personal financial management and financial happiness of the state officers at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Ratchaprapa Dam We researched factors which are related to financial management and financial happiness of state officers at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Ratchaprapa Dam. Those factors could be of different nature such as personal, economic and social with all of them correlating to financial management and happiness. A total of 180 questionnaires were collected.The gathered data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, average, Chi-Square, t-test, and F-test. Descriptive results revealed that most responders were male, aged between 51-60 years old, had a monthly income between 12,500-30,000 baht, and spent more than 50% of their revenue. They mostly graduated a bachelor's degree, hierarchically ranked at 7 to 12 levels of state positions, worked in a maintenance division, had 4-5 family members, migrated from other districts, and had more than 15 years of working experience. Analytical results of hypothesis testing found that: 1) personal factor is related to personal financial management, 2) economic and social factors are relevant to personal financial management, 3) the difference in personal factor has not impacted the difference in financial happiness, 4) the difference in economic and social factors have not impacted the difference in financial happiness, and 5) personal financial management is related to financial happiness.
Creating a Simulation of Assembly of a Selected Component in a Virtual Environment
Authors: Daneshjo Naqib , Mareš Albert , Malega Peter , Chlpek Samuel , Baňas Tomáš
Published: March 2023

The objective of this paper is a virtual environment that uses CAD models of products and their components allows to streamline the design of production processes, including the assembly processes. The creation of such production models can be lengthy but can bring significant time and financial savings. These savings are based on the implementation of an already debugged and virtually tested solution. The article describes the creation process of a virtual assembly procedure for a turbocharger with the purpose of subsequent analyses.
Machine Learning and Its Application regarding Risk Assessment and Identification in Complex Processes
Authors: Moradi Hanifi Saber , Keighobodi Elham , Tabatabaei Seyed Hosein
Published: March 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Design, Production, and Evaluation of the Earth Well Model as a Valuable Tool in Electrical Safety Education Technology Using Kirkpatrick Model
Authors: Laal Fereydoon , Mohammadi Yahya
Published: March 2023

Background: In today's academic society, the need for new educational methods and their application in teaching and learning seems highly necessary. The present study aims to design, produce, and evaluate the model of earth well with the Kirkpatrick model.
Methods: The studied population included 22 occupational health engineering students who had completed an electrical safety course the previous year. The present study was carried out in four phases of design, production, implementation, and evaluation of the educational program. The assessment was based on Kirkpatrick's model in four basic stages: reaction, learning, transfer (behavior), and results. Learning evaluation was done before and after the test using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and paired t-tests in SPSS.
Results: The results demonstrated that people's satisfaction in achieving educational goals, attracting attention, and creating motivation for better learning and internalizing knowledge had values ​​of 63.6%, 59%, and 54.5%, respectively, and provided a high (high) satisfaction. The mean and standard deviation of the scores obtained before and after were 3.77±0.57 and 4.47±0.62. Findings indicated a significant difference before and after practical training with the earth well model (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The design and production of the model have had a beneficial effect on the satisfaction, attitude, and behavior of the students. Therefore, it is recommended to pay more attention to the topics of new educational technologies in occupational health and safety, because these things facilitate students' learning and skills and make students' knowledge deeper.
Quantitative Assessment of Risks Caused by Blowout in Yaran with Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis
Authors: Satiarvand Mostafa , Orak Neda , Varshosaz Katayon , Cheraghi Mahboobeh , Mobarak Hassan Elham
Published: March 2023

Background: Blowout is one of the most significant accidents in the drilling industry. Because of a shared field with a neighboring country and is located on Hur al-Azim wetland, Yaran Oil Field in the west of Ahwaz city needs special attention in terms of blowout control. 
Methods: Four main events including kick prevention, kick detection, failure in the blowout preventer, and blowout occurrence have been identified by expert interviews and field studies as top events. Each top event by fault tree method was analyzed and its intermediate and basic causes were identified. The oil field includes 20 wells and one well was selected for the study. In this study, the fuzzy fault tree analysis method was used to assess the failure rate of events leading to a blowout.
 Results:  Based on the obtained results, the failure rate in kick prevention has been estimated to be 0.2863, the failure rate in kick detection 0.3878, the failure rate of blowout preventer 0.08443, the failure rate of a blowout from the first path 0.011, and the failure rate of a blowout from the second paths has been estimated to be 0.0286. In the event of kick prevention, hydrostatic pressure reduction with a failure rate of 0.227, in the event of kick detection, the failure rate of change in mud volume and change in current volume were 0.1462 and 0.133 respectively. 
Conclusion: The results have been used to better understand the blowout and prevention actions and prevent losses due to the blowout.
On the Conjugate to the Space of Functions That are Holomorphic on a Closed Polydisk with Multiplicative Convolution
Authors: Ivanova Olga A. , Melikhov Sergej N.
Published: March 2023

The algebra of analytic functionals on the closed unit polydisk 𝑫𝟏 ̅̅̅̅ in ℂ𝑵 is studied. The Hadamard type operators are characterized in the space 𝑯(𝑫𝟏 ̅̅̅̅) of all germs of holomorphic on 𝑫𝟏 ̅̅̅̅ functions. We obtain the representation of mentioned algebra in 𝑯(𝑫𝟏 ̅̅̅̅) as the Hadamard type operators algebra. The multiplicative functionals on it, its Jacobson radical and idempotents are described.
Urgensi Memahami Kesetaraan Gender bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Jannah Fathul
Published: March 2023

Stereotip negatif dan perlakuan tidak adil masih menjadi suatu yang jamak terjadi. Pada umumya, perempuan dianggap sebagai kelas kedua dan menjadi pelengkap bagi figur laki-laki. Akibatnya terjadi pembatasan peran bagi perempuan agar hanya terlibat aktif pada ranah domestik. Padahal baik laki-laki atau perempuan sama-sama memiliki hak dalam aktivitas politik, budaya, pendidikan, dan sebagainya. Pandangan dan perlakuan ini harus dirubah karena tidak sesuai dengan semangat agama Islam yang memandang laki-laki dan perempuan dengan penuh penghargaan. Usaha ini harus dilakukan sejak usia kanak-kanak. Oleh karena itu para guru Sekolah Dasar perlu memahami kesetaraan gender, kemudian membiasakannya kepada para siswanya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan, sehingga pada prosesnya memanfaatkan secara maksimal data-data dan informasi kepustakaan dari buku dan jurnal berkenaan dengan tema ini. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa menjadi sangat penting bagi guru Sekolah Dasar untuk memahamkan kesetaraan gender sejak usia kanak-kanak. Ini dilakukan karena perspektif dan sikap seseorang adalah hasil dari pengalaman masa kanak-kanaknya. Pembiasaan kepada anak-anak untuk menerima perbedaan, kekurangan, dan kelebihan masing-masing baik anak laki-laki maupun perempuan menjadikannya lebih ramah, mudah menerima perbedaan, menghargai peran rekannya, dan sebagainya. Selain itu, anak menjadi lebih mudah untuk membangun sinergi antar sesamanya. Penerimaan terhadap kesetaraan gender sangat berguna bagi pembangunan, karena sinergitas dan penghargaan menjadi lebih mudah terbangun.  Negative stereotypes and unfair treatment are still commonplace. In general, women are considered as second class and a complement to male figures. As a result, there is a role restriction for women so that they are only actively involved in the domestic sphere. Even though both men and women have equal rights in political activities, culture, education, and so on. This view and treatment must be changed because it is not in accordance with the spirit of the Islamic religion which views men and women with great respect. This effort must be done since childhood. Therefore, elementary school teachers need to understand gender equality, then familiarize their students with it. This research is library research, so that in the process it makes maximum use of the data and information from books and journals related to this theme. The results show that it is very important for elementary school teachers to understand gender equality from a young age. This is done because a person's perspective and attitude are the result of his or her childhood experiences. Accustoming children to accept the differences, weaknesses, and strengths of each, both boys and girls, makes them more friendly, easy to accept differences, respect the role of colleagues, and so on. In addition, it becomes easier for children to build synergy among themselves. Acceptance of gender equality is very useful for development because it is easier to build synergy and appreciation.
Effect of Addition Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) on Physical Stability and SPF Value of Sunscreen Cream Combination of Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide
Authors: Jayati Bella Corry , Annisa Rahmi , Firdausy Alif Firman , Megawati Dewi Sinta , Fauziyah Begum
Published: March 2023

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is one of the natural ingredients used as antioxidants because of the high saturated fatty acids that cause VCO to be resistant to oxidation. In this research, a combination of zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) sunscreen cream formulation was carried out with the addition of VCO as an antioxidant. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of adding VCO to physical stability and SPF values ​​of sunscreen cream combination of zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). Sunscreen cream made 5 formulas, namely F1 (7% VCO), F2 (8% VCO), F3 (ZnO + TiO2), F4 (ZnO + TiO2 + VCO 7%) and F5 (ZnO + TiO2 + VCO 8%). The results showed that sunscreen cream formulas 1,2,4, and 5 had good physical-chemical characteristics and were stable during the storage period. While formula 3 produces white cast and is unstable in storage with temperature changes. The formula for sunscreen cream that produces the best SPF value is F5 (ZnO + TiO2 + VCO 8%) with the ultra protection type.
Formulation and Characterization of SNEDDS of Dayak Onion Extract with Comparative Variations of Surfactants, Co-Surfactants, and Palm Oil
Authors: Annisa Rahmi , Firdausy Alif Firman , Alawiyah Ihda Mahila , Reformasiska Farianda
Published: March 2023

Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System (SNEDDS) is a thermodynamically stable drug administration unit with the capacity to increase the solubility of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and bioavailability. In addition, dayak onion extract is an active ingredient developed to increase the effectiveness of therapy. The aims to formulate, characterize, and investigate stability. Moreover, the HLB approach was used to formulate SNEDDS from dayak onion extract, with a component ratio of palm oil, a combination of surfactants (hydrophilic Tween 80, Tween 20) and lipophilic (Span 20 and Transcutol) and PEG 400 as co-surfactants. A total of sixty formulas were used, with an HLB range of 11-15 and a ratio of 1:8:1, 1:7:2, and 2:7:1, followed by evaluating product characteristics. Furthermore, two formulas were selected, including F13 (HLB 13) and F34 (HLB 14), at ratios 1:8:1 and 1:7:2. The results showed particle size ranging from 10-200 nm, percent transmittance of <90%, while the viscosity and pH values were stable at various dilutions. The evaluation for thermodynamics indicates an unstable preparation. Therefore, the SNEDDS formula of dayak onion extract using long-chain triglycerides (palm oil) was ineffective.
A Comparative Study to Enhance Medication Adherence: Pillbox vs Medication Reminder Chart
Authors: Febriyanti Alifia Putri , Tahar Nurshalati , Badriani Badriani , Dhuha Nur Syamsi , Wahyudin Munifah , Khaerani Khaerani , Leboe Dwi Wahyuni
Published: March 2023

The main problems in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are polypharmacy and poor medication adherence, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of pillbox versus medication reminder charts in improving medication adherence among geriatric patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The design of this study is an experimental, randomized controlled trial-pre test-post test control group design. The study subjects were geriatric patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, conducted by random application technique. The study complied with all clinical research requirements by the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethics committee approval was obtained from UIN Alauddin Makassar. The instrument used in questionnaires to measure patients’ medication adherence using MMAS-8 and WHOQOL-BREEF to measure patients’ quality of life has been tested for validity and reliability. The result shows that pillbox can improve medication adherence (P=0,03) and improve quality of life (P=0,60); WHOQOL-BREEF questionnaire score of patients with pillbox intervention was increased 13.7619 while the WHOQOL-BREEF questionnaire score of patients with medication chart intervention was increased by 1.1402. The pillbox is the best tool in improving medication adherence and quality of life among geriatric patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
The Effect of Schleichera oleosa L. on HbA1c Levels in Alloxan-Induced Rats
Authors: Awaluddin Akbar , Zulkifli AS Andi , Burhan Asril , Awaluddin Nurhikma , Amir Hamka
Published: March 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs due to the failure of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin, or the body cannot use the insulin it makes effectively. The HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) levels show an alteration in blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. As a traditional medicine, the kesambi plant (Schleichera oleosa L.) can improve diabetic people's health due to its secondary compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, and phenolic compounds, besides several empirically proven as antiulcer, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects. The study aimed to determine the effect of the ethanol extract of Kesambi leaves on HbA1c levels in alloxan-induced rats. This research used a posttest-only design method, using 18 rats divided into six groups of mice and induced by alloxan 150 mg/kg in intraperitoneal with the division of groups: group I without treatment; group II alloxan + Na CMC; group III alloxan + glibenclamide; groups IV, V, and VI, given alloxan + kesambi leaf extract 200, 400, and 600 mg/kg BW, respectively. All treatments were given orally for 23 days. HbA1c values were measured on day 24 using the Afinion HbA1c. The data obtained were analyzed using the method of comparing the measurement results of each group against the control group. The results showed that the 200, 400, and 600 mg extracts affected HbA1c levels with successive values of 5.47%, 5.37%, and 5.47% compared to the control group, namely 5.10%. This study concluded that giving kesambi leaf ethanol extract can affect HbA1c levels.
Antineuroinflammatory Properties of Compounds from Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Marsilea crenata C. Presl. Against Toll-Like Receptor 2 (3A7B) In Silico
Authors: Ma’arif Burhan , Samudra Reyhan Rahma , Muslikh Faisal Akhmal , Dewi Tanaya Jati Dharma , Muchlasi Luthfi Ahmad
Published: March 2023

Parkinson's disease (PD) can be triggered by overactive TLR2 due to α-synuclein abnormalities and aggregation. Marsilea crenata C. Presl. leaves inhibit neuroinflammatory progression. This study aimed to predict the antineuroinflammatory activity of M. crenata leaves with TLR2 (ID 3A7B) in an in silico study. The list of chemicals was collected through metabolite profiling with UPLC-QToF MS/MS, then analyzed for physicochemical properties using SwissADME and toxicity using the ProTox II online program. This analysis confirmed the molecule's safety for therapeutic use. ChemDraw 12.0 was used to build metabolite-profiled compounds. Avogadro 1.2.0 was utilized to optimize geometry, while PyRx 0.8 was used for Autodock Vina molecular docking. Agonist-TLR2 interactions were examined using docking results from Biovia Discovery Studio 2021. Tethering is valid; the program can be used because the RMSD is less than 2. The results showed that 6 of the 84 metabolite-profiled compounds were antagonistic to 3A7B and shared similar pharmacophore distances and amino acid linkages with N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, a native ligand of 3A7B. By binding to TLR2, the compounds from the ethyl acetate fraction of M. crenata leaves may potentially inhibit PD progression.
Determination of Quercetin in Extracts and Herbal Products of Phyllanthus niruri by TLC Densitometry Method
Authors: Ihsan Bachtiar Rifai Pratita , Delina Ade Putri , Shalas Alvan Febrian
Published: March 2023

Phyllanthus niruri has many pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer. Phyllanthus niruri has been widely developed from extracts into herbal products. The flavonoid quercetin became an analytical marker compound to ensure the quality of P. niruri extracts in the Indonesian herbal pharmacopeia II. This study aimed to determine the levels of quercetin in extract and herbal products using the TLC Densitometry method. TLC Densitometry method using chloroform: ethyl acetate: formic acid (5:4:1) as the mobile phase and silica GF254 as the stationary phase. The Rf value of the quercetin compound obtained is 0.50. The Rs quercetin is 1.56 in the extract and 2.55 in the product. The maximum wavelength for quercetin is 366 nm. The results of quercetin levels were 3.579% in the extract and 0.0412% in herbal products. The TLC densitometry method can analyze quercetin in extracts and herbal products.
Implementation of Ruqyah as an Alternative to Islamic Medicine in Indonesia
Authors: Ratnasari Kartika , Natasya Cindy , Agustin Yasmin Erly , Suprastiyo Rahmad , Azzuhri Zulfa Erfania , Amiruddin Muhammad
Published: March 2023

One of the religious therapies in the life of Muslims is ruqyah. Ruqyah is a prayer accompanied by dhikr to Allah Almighty by reciting the holy verses of the Quran and hadith. Ruqyah is used to cure mental disorders, physical illnesses, and other conditions. This study aims to learn more about ruqyah in Islam, which is used as an alternative treatment. The method used to prepare this article is a literature study from national and international scientific journals. The study results in a show that ruqyah can be done if it does not contain elements of shirk and is recommended as a treatment because the reading of ruqyah contained verses of the Qur'an as a cure for all diseases.