bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Are There Conflicts among Energy Security, Energy Equity and Environmental Sustainability in China’s Provinces?
Authors: Ge Yijian , Liu Lin , Yao Xilong , Honardost Mohammad Aman , Nwigwe Ujunwa Angela
Published: June 2022

In the process of achieving carbon-peaking and carbon-neutrality goals, conflict situations often arise from advancing energy equity, energy security, and environmental sustainability. Taking China as a case study, we developed an assessment model for conflict levels of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability, based on an evaluation method for the degree of synergy in composite systems, and measured and analyzed the conflict levels of these three dimensions in 2010 and 2017. According to the results, China’s overall energy security and energy equity are in a state of conflict. While the level of conflict has eased, the conflict between China’s provincial energy security and energy equity is relatively large and more serious in certain provinces, including Shanxi, Heilongjiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Chongqing, and Guizhou. Concerning the relationship between energy security and environmental sustainability and between energy equity and environmental sustainability, China as a whole has moved out of a state of conflict, but significant differences exist among different provinces. This paper reveals the relationship between energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability in China’s energy transition and provides support for the just energy transition of this country.
Investigation of Resilience Characteristics of Unbound Granular Materials for Sustainable Pavements
Authors: Ullah Salamat , Jamal Arshad , Almoshaogeh Meshal , Alharbi Fawaz , Hussain Jawad
Published: June 2022

In this study, a comprehensive laboratory testing program was designed to study the resilience characteristics of unbound granular materials (aggregate base coarse) using the repeated load triaxial test (RLTT). During the experimental program, the resilient modulus of unbound granular material was examined using different moisture content levels, material gradation using Fuller’s equation, and stress levels. The results show that the moisture content, material gradation, and stress level have a major influence on the resilient modulus of unbound granular materials. Furthermore, a linear model has been developed between moisture content and the resilient modulus. The model significantly predicts the change in resilient modulus by changing moisture content. The study also aimed to improve the modified Uzan model by adding the effect of moisture content. An improved modified Uzan stress moisture model has been developed, which shows a strong relationship between the resilient modulus, stress, and moisture content. This study can be used as a benchmark for validating other numerical data.
Knowledge Management in Society 5.0: A Sustainability Perspective
Authors: Smuts Hanlie , Van der Merwe Alta
Published: June 2022

Organizations require the means to navigate Society 5.0. This is a knowledge-intensive society where a sustainable balance must be created for social good through a system that integrates cyberspace and physical space. With significant data, information and insight exchange based on knowledge in people and machines, organizations need to make sense of the notion that knowledge assets are the central structuring elements for sustainable development. By considering the key aspects of knowledge management (KM) in Society 5.0 as they relate to sustainable development, organizations may leverage their KM capability and learning agility to successfully address the unique requirements of the new society, environment and goals for sustainable development. In this research, automated content analysis was applied to identify key KM aspects using the Leximancer software. A total of 252 academic papers were analyzed, identifying 10 themes related to key KM concepts in Society 5.0 as they pertain to sustainability. The KM concepts identified were described and mapped to the sustainability triple bottom line. They comprised three primary and three intersecting dimensions, i.e., the environment (planet), society (people) and economic performance (profit) in the socio-economic, eco-efficiency and socio-environmental domains. The most significant themes included “knowledge”, “human”, “companies”, “information” and “system”. Secondary themes included “innovation”, “development”, “resources”, “social” and “change”.
Magneto-Nanofluid Flow via Mixed Convection Inside E-Shaped Square Chamber
Authors: Nabwey Hossam A. , Rashad Ahmed M. , Mansour Mohamed A. , Salah Taha
Published: June 2022

Nanofluids play a crucial role in the augmentation of heat transfer in several energy systems. They exhibit better thermal conductivity and physical strength compared to normal fluids. Here, we conduct an evaluative investigation of the magnetized flow of water–copper nanofluid and its heat transport inside a symmetrical E-shaped square chamber via mixed convective impact with a heated corner. The chamber was constructed symmetrically with an inclined magnetic field strength, and the upper surface of the chamber was isolated and set to move at a fixed velocity. The heated corner was set at a fixed hot temperature in both the left and lower directions. The right side was maintained at a fixed cold temperature, while the remaining portions of the left and lower parts were isolated. The investigation was implemented computationally, solving each of the energy and Navier–Stokes models via the application of a symmetrical finite volume method. The following topics have been addressed in this study: the consequences of the magnetic field, the volumetric fraction of nanoparticles, the heat generation–absorption parameters, and the effects of heat-source length and Richardson number on the fluid comportment and heat transport. The outputs of this symmetric study enabled us to arrive at the following derivation: the magnetic field reduces the fluid circulation inside the E-shaped square chamber. The augmentation of the Richardson number leads to an increase in the heat transfer. Moreover, the decrease in heat generation coefficient lowers the nanofluid temperature and weakens the flow fields.
Use of Radioisotope Ratios of Lead for the Identification of Historical Sources of Soil Lead Contamination in Santa Ana, California
Authors: Masri Shahir , LeBrón Alana M. W. , Logue Michael D. , Flores Patricia , Ruiz Abel , Reyes Abigail , Rubio Juan Manuel , Wu Jun
Published: June 2022

Lead (Pb) is an environmental neurotoxicant that has been associated with a wide range of adverse health conditions, and which originates from both anthropogenic and natural sources. In California, the city of Santa Ana represents an urban environment where elevated soil lead levels have been recently reported across many disadvantaged communities. In this study, we pursued a community-engaged research approach through which trained “citizen scientists” from the surrounding Santa Ana community volunteered to collect soil samples for heavy metal testing, a subset of which (n = 129) were subjected to Pb isotopic analysis in order to help determine whether contamination could be traced to specific and/or anthropogenic sources. Results showed the average 206Pb/204Pb ratio in shallow soil samples to be lower on average than deep samples, consistent with shallow samples being more likely to have experienced historical anthropogenic contamination. An analysis of soil Pb enrichment factors (EFs) demonstrated a strong positive correlation with lead concentrations, reinforcing the likelihood of elevated lead levels being due to anthropogenic activity, while EF values plotted against 206Pb/204Pb pointed to traffic-related emissions as a likely source. 206Pb/204Pb ratios for samples collected near historical urban areas were lower than the averages for samples collected elsewhere, and plots of 206Pb/204Pb against 206Pb/207 showed historical areas to exhibit very similar patterns to those of shallow samples, again suggesting lead contamination to be anthropogenic in origin, and likely from vehicle emissions. This study lends added weight to the need for health officials and elected representatives to respond to community concerns and the need for soil remediation to equitably protect the public.
Combine Effect of ZnO NPs and Bacteria on Protein and Gene’s Expression Profile of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Plant
Authors: Akhtar Nazneen , Khan Sehresh , Jamil Muhammad , Rehman Shafiq Ur , Rehman Zia Ur , Rha Eui Shik
Published: June 2022

Heavy metal (HM) emissions have increased due to the impact of rising urbanization and anthropogenic activity, affecting different parts of the environment. The goal of this study is to investigate the combined effect of ZnO NPs and bacteria treatment on protein and gene expression profiles of rice plants that are grown in HMs-polluted water. Seeds were primed with Bacillus spp. (Bacillus cereus and Lysinibacillus macroides) before being cultured in Hoagland media containing ZnO NPs (5 and 10 mg/L) and HMs-contaminated water from the Hayatabad industrial estate (HIE), Peshawar, Pakistan. The results revealed that the maximum nitrogen and protein content was observed in the root, shoot, and leaf of the plant grown by combining bacteria-ZnO NPs treatment under HMs stress as compared with plant grown without or with individual treatments of ZnO NPs and bacteria. Furthermore, protein expression analysis by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS PAGE) revealed that plants that were grown in HMs-polluted water were found to be affected in contaminated water, however the combined effect of bacteria-ZnO NPs reported the more dense protein profile as compared with their individual treatments. Subsequently, plants that were grown in HMs-polluted water have the highest expression levels of stress-induced genes such as myeloblastosis (Myb), zinc-finger protein (Zat-12), and ascorbate peroxidase (Apx) while the combined effect revealed minimum expression as compared with individual treatments. It is concluded that the combined effect of ZnO NPs and bacteria lowered the stress-induced gene expression while it increased the nitrogen-protein content and protein expression in plant grown under HMs stress.
Influenza Vaccination and COVID-19 Outcomes in People Older than 50 Years: Data from the Observational Longitudinal SHARE Study
Authors: Veronese Nicola , Smith Lee , Di Gennaro Francesco , Bruyère Olivier , Yang Lin , Demurtas Jacopo , Maggi Stefania , Sabico Shaun , Al-Daghri Nasser M. , Barbagallo Mario , Dominguez Ligia J. , Koyanagi Ai
Published: June 2022

Existing literature on the association between influenza vaccination and COVID-19 infection/outcomes is conflicting. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between influenza vaccination and COVID-19 outcomes in a large cohort of adults who participated in the SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe). Information regarding influenza vaccination in the previous year, and medical and demographic characteristics, were self-reported. Positivity for COVID-19, symptomatology, and hospitalization were also ascertained using self-reported information. An adjusted logistic regression analysis (including 15 baseline factors or propensity score) was used to assess the association between influenza vaccination and COVID-19 outcomes. A total of 48,408 participants (mean age 67 years; 54.1% females) were included. The prevalence of influenza vaccination was 38.3%. After adjusting for 15 potential confounders, influenza vaccination was significantly associated with a lower risk of positivity for COVID-19 (OR = 0.95; p < 0.0001), symptomatic forms (OR = 0.87; p < 0.0001), and hospitalization for COVID-19 (OR = 0.95; p < 0.0001). The results were similar when using a propensity score approach. In conclusion, influenza vaccination may be beneficial for the prevention of COVID-19, as the present study found that influenza vaccination was associated with a small/moderate lower risk of COVID-19 infection and adverse outcomes.
Trouble for Horses in Paradise: Toxicity and Fatality Resulting from the Consumption of Indigofera spicata (Fabaceae) on Oahu Island
Authors: Ramadan Mohsen Mohamad , Dailey Devon
Published: June 2022

This is the first account of fatal toxicity in horses resulting from grazing on the pasture plant creeping indigo, Indigofera spicata, on the island of Oahu, in the Hawaiian Islands. A survey in the town of Waialua on the north shore of Oahu island indicated that creeping indigo is common and abundant on grazing lands during the rainy season and requires intensive chemical and physical control measures. Four pastures were surveyed where ranchers reported mortality of more than 17 horses since 2020. We document these incidents to alert state animal and livestock support officials, groups monitoring invasive species, and horse owners regarding the problem of this noxious weed and to support breeders with information to confront its invasiveness. Herbicide treatment is not economically feasible, and breeders opted to physically uproot the plants from the paddocks and restrain horses to clear pastures as they were eliminating the plants. We urge state officials for a long-term control strategy to reduce the problems associated with this weed.
An Overview of Microbial Source Tracking Using Host-Specific Genetic Markers to Identify Origins of Fecal Contamination in Different Water Environments
Authors: Paruch Lisa , Paruch Adam M.
Published: June 2022

Fecal contamination of water constitutes a serious health risk to humans and environmental ecosystems. This is mainly due to the fact that fecal material carries a variety of enteropathogens, which can enter and circulate in water bodies through fecal pollution. In this respect, the prompt identification of the polluting source(s) is pivotal to guiding appropriate target-specific remediation actions. Notably, microbial source tracking (MST) is widely applied to determine the host origin(s) contributing to fecal water pollution through the identification of zoogenic and/or anthropogenic sources of fecal environmental DNA (eDNA). A wide array of host-associated molecular markers have been developed and exploited for polluting source attribution in various aquatic ecosystems. This review is intended to provide the most up-to-date overview of genetic marker-based MST studies carried out in different water types, such as freshwaters (including surface and groundwaters) and seawaters (from coasts, beaches, lagoons, and estuaries), as well as drinking water systems. Focusing on the latest scientific progress/achievements, this work aims to gain updated knowledge on the applicability and robustness of using MST for water quality surveillance. Moreover, it also provides a future perspective on advancing MST applications for environmental research.
Transition Indices of Sediment-Transport Modes on a Debris Flow Resulting from Changing Streambed Gradients
Authors: Wada Takashi , Mishima Hirotada , Takemura Jin , Kobayashi Kazuki , Miwa Hiroshi
Published: June 2022

We conducted experiments using an experimental flume with two variable streambed gradients in the upstream and downstream parts with various debris flows, composition sizes, and supply flow rates. We investigated the transition processes of sediment transport modes along the longitudinal distances from the gradient change point using the transition mode indices, ICs¯x, Ih¯x, and IU¯x; these indices were calculated based on measurements of sediment transport concentrations, flow depths, and gravel migration velocities in the debris flow’s front in the downstream part. Using these indices, we postulated that after the debris flow passed the gradient change point, the transition of the sediment transport modes progressed by changing the measured parameters to those in the steady-state condition on the gradient of the downstream parts. In addition, these indices suggested that the gravel migration velocities in the flow front interior changed most rapidly after passing the gradient change point, and that flow depths tended to change most slowly. Finally, the indices suggested that as the debris flow material became finer and the supplied flow rates became larger, the longitudinal transition sections tended to be longer because the momentum needed to transport the material was less than the total debris flow momentum.
Quantitative Land-Use and Landslide Assessment: A Case Study in Rize, Türkiye
Authors: Kasahara Natsuki , Gonda Yutaka , Huvaj Nejan
Published: June 2022

Currently, many studies have reported that many landslides occur in tea or rubber plantation areas. In these areas, it is important to make a landslide susceptibility map and to take necessary measures to mitigate landslide damage. However, since historical landslide distribution data and land use data are not available, quantitative landslide assessment measurements have not been made in many countries. Therefore, in this study, landslide distribution maps and land use maps are created with worldwide available satellite imagery and Google Earth imagery, and the relationship between landslides and land use is analyzed in Rize, Türkiye. The results show that landslides are 1.75 to 5 times more likely to occur in tea gardens than in forests. It was also found that land use has the highest contribution to landslides among the landslide conditioning factors. The landslide assessment, using a simple landslide detection method and land use classification method with worldwide available data, enabled us to quantitatively reveal the characteristics of landslides. The results of this study reveal that quantitative landslide assessments can be applied in any location, where relatively high resolution satellite imagery and Google Earth imagery, or its alternatives, are available.
UJI EFEKTIVITAS ATRAKTAN BERBAHAN HASIL FERMENTASI TERHADAP JUMLAH DAN DAYA TETAS TELUR NYAMUK AEDES AEGYPTI
Authors: Kurniawan Entuy , Dewi Novi Utami
Published: June 2022

Pengendalian nyamuk Aedes aegypti sebagai vektor demam berdarah dengue (DBD) dapat dilakukan dengan penggunaan ovitrap yang dimodifikasi menjadi lethal ovitrap. Penambahan zat atraktan pada ovitrap dapat menarik lebih banyak nyamuk untuk datang ke perangkap yang dipasang dan mencegah nyamuk bertelur di tempat lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan sifat atraktan, persentase jumlah telur menetas dan mortalitas larva pada lethal ovitrap yang diberi tambahan dua jenis atraktan. Aktraktan yang digunakan adalah bahan hasil fermentasi yaitu tape ketan (Oryza sativa L var forma glutinosa) dan tape singkong (Manihot utillisima) yang juga memiliki potensi sebagai larvasida. Jenis penelitian adalah eksperimen dengan static group comparison. Sampel yang digunakan adalah nyamuk Aedes aegypti yang diperoleh dari hasil rearing telur nyamuk yang diperoleh dari Litbangkes Pangandaran.  Larutan tape ketan dan tape singkong yang dibuat dalam berbagai konsentrasi melalui uji pendahuluan. Hasil penelitian menyatakan tape ketan memiliki sifat atraktan lebih tinggi dari tape singkong, semakin tinggi konsentrasi semakin tinggi jumlah telur yang tidak menetas. Kematian larva minimal 50% (LC50) pada ekstrak tape ketan 34.024% dengan rentang pada derajat kepercayaan 95% antara 33.194% sampai 35.938%. dan tape singkong sebesar 26.089% dengan rentang pada derajat kepercayaan 95% antara 21.394% sampai 29.293%. Direkomendasikan untuk studi lebih lanjut terhadap kandungan zat aktif pada bahan hasil fermentasinya dan aplikasi di lapangan sebagai upaya pengendalian vektor demam berdarah.
PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN TERHADAP PERUBAHAN PERILAKU REMAJA PUTERI DALAM MENJAGA KEBERSIHAN GENITALIA EKSTERNA
Authors: Wardhani Sri Wisnu , Pramanik Novita Dewi
Published: June 2022

Adolescent period is considered as a crucial period of life. There are a rapid physical growth spurt and mental development include the sexual organ maturity in this period. Therefore, healthy behaviors include cleanness of reproductive organ is important thing to know. The study aimed to find out the influence of health education on preserving external genital cleannes. fhis was a quasi experiment study with purposive sampling. There were two groups of female teenagers consist of 70 respondents totally. The study results revealed that health education was significantly influence respondents knowledge, attitude and behavior (p=0,000). ln the intervention group there were 60% respondents who had good level of knowledge; having positive attitude (97,1 %) and having good behavior 88,51%. In the control group, there were no changing of knowledge, attitude and behavior on the preserving external genital cleannes.
EFISIENSI INSTALASI PENGOLAHAN AIR LIMBAH (IPAL) PELAPISAN LOGAM PTDI DALAM MENURUNKAN KADAR CROM (CR6+)
Authors: Ruhmawati Tati , Roni S Tatang
Published: June 2022

Levels of pollutants produced by PT DI after passing through wastewater are generally below the quality standard including chromium, but there are some parameters that exceed the standard quality including COD parameter. Although the levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) below the quality standard, but should get attention, because of its accumulative can endanger the environment and health.The purpose of the study was to determine the efficiency of Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) metal plating PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) in lowering levels of hexavalent chrome (Cr6+) and COD.

The study was quasi-experimental with one group pretest-posttest design. Population is wastewater generated from metal plating process of PT DI, the sample is part of waste water taken from the influents, chemical processing, and effluent. Sampling method is using  grab sampling method (immediate sample), with sampling techniques for physical and chemical examination. Data processing was performed using SPSS soft ware. Data analysis using Paired samples T-test and one way anova.

At the influent concentration value is the same temperature of 25 0C, pH 12.7 to 13.8. Levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) ranged between 1.03 mg/l to 2.10 mg/l. While the COD level ranged from 4336.64 mg/l to 4898.88 mg/l.  In the process of temperature levels ranging from 25.5 0C to 26 0C, pH levels ranging from 4 to 5. While the COD level ranged from 3259.20 mg/l to 3900.00 mg/l. At the same effluent concentration value temperature of 25 0C, pH levels ranging from 7.1 to 7.3. Levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) ranged between 0.01 mg/l to 0.40 mg/l. While the COD level ranged from 2400.00 mg/l to 3656.48 mg/l. After passing through the WWTP, the percentage decrease in levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) ranged from 72.73% to 99.04% with an average decrease of 89.77%. Thus WWTP PT DI is efficient in reducing the levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+). Percentage reduction in COD level ranged from 16.91% to 44.66% with an average decrease of 30.62%. Thus WWTP PT DI has not been efficient in reducing the COD level.

No difference between the levels  of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) and COD in the influent and effluent. For hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) 0.002 p value less than 0.05, for the COD level of 0.003 p value less than 0.05. There was no significant difference between concentration and effluent COD in the process, with a p value of 0,056 is greater than 0,05
HAFİF ŞİŞMAN VE ŞİŞMAN YETİŞKİNLERDE DİYET KALİTESİ İLE FİZİKSEL AKTİVİTE DÜZEYİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: SAYILIR Ali , ŞAHİN Habibe
Published: June 2022

Diyet kalitesi ve sağlık arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymak için çeşitli sağlıklı yeme indeksleri (SYİ) geliştirilmiştir. SYİ diyet kalitesini ve sağlık arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendiren indekslerden biridir. Bu kesitsel çalışmada hafif şişman ve şişman bireylerin diyet kalitesi ve fiziksel aktivite seviyelerinin saptanması amaçlanmıştır.Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezi’ne zayıflama amacıyla başvuran 18-65 yaş arasındaki hafif şişman veya şişman toplamda 113 gönüllüyle yürütülmüştür. Bireylere; demografik özellikler, besin tüketim kaydı ve fiziksel aktivite düzeylerini sorgulayan bir anket formu uygulanmış, antropometrik ölçümleri ve bazı biyokimyasal parametreleri alınmıştır. Fiziksel aktivite seviyeleriUluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi ile diyet kaliteleri ise SYİ-2005 ile değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmaya katılanların %30.1 hafif şişman, %69.9’u şişmandır. Erkek bireylerin %43.3’ü, kadınların %67.5’i bir veya daha fazla hastalığa sahiptir (p˂0.05). Hafif şişman olan bireylerin %70.6’sı inaktif, %29.4’ü düşük aktivite düzeyine sahipken; şişman bireylerin ise sırasıyla %69.6 ve %29.1 olarak belirlenmiştir. SYİ-2005 toplam puan ortalaması erkeklerde 57.3±7, kadınlarda 62.3±7.4 olarak belirlenmiştir (p<0.05).Ayrıca, bel çevresi ortalaması diyet kalitesi yetersiz ve diyet kalitesi geliştirilmeli olarak sınıflandırılan bireylerde sırasıyla 106.6 cm ve 97.7 cm olarak ölçülmüştür (p<0.05).Hafif şişman ve şişmanların diyet kalitesi ve fiziksel aktivite düzeylerinin düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir.Bu bireylerin sağlıklı beslenme ve fiziksel aktivite düzeylerini arttırmaları yönünde destekleyici sağlık politikalarının geliştirilmesi gerekir.
KORONAVİRÜS HASTALIĞI 2019 (COVID-19)’DA GASTROİNTESTİNAL BELİRTİLERİN ÖNEMİ VE OLASI MEKANİZMALARI
Authors: AKSOYALP Zinnet Şevval , TURGUT Nergiz Hacer , BUHARALIOĞLU Kemal
Published: June 2022

Şiddetli akut solunum sendromu koronavirüsü-2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) etkeninin neden olduğu koronavirüs hastalığı 2019 (COVID-19) dünya çapında insan sağlığı için ciddi bir tehdit oluşturmaktadır. Virüs damlacık ve temas yolu ile bulaşmakta ve çoğunlukla ateş, öksürük ve nefes darlığı belirtileri ile ortaya çıkmaktadır. SARS-CoV-2 solunum sistemindeki etkilerinin yanı sıra diyare, bulantı-kusma gibi gastrointestinal sistem bozukluklarına da yol açmaktadır. COVID-19 hastalarının fekal örneklerinde SARS-CoV-2 saptanmıştır. Ayrıca diyarenin COVID-19 için erken bir belirti olabileceği öne sürülmektedir. Hastalarda gözlemlenen bulantı-kusma ve diyare semptomatik olarak tedavi edilmektedir. Gastrointestinal belirtilerle uyumlu olarak COVID-19 hastalarında bağırsak mikrobiyotası dengesinin bozulduğuna dair veriler elde edilmiştir ve fırsatçı patojenlerde artış ve yararlı kommensal bakterilerde azalma görülmüştür. Bağırsak mikrobiyotasının COVID-19 için yeni bir terapötik hedef olabileceği ve bu hastaların tedavisinde probiyotiklerin fayda sağlayabileceği öne sürülmüştür. Sonuç olarak COVID-19 hastalarında gastrointestinal belirtilerin dikkate alınması gerekmektedir. Bu sayede erken dönemde tanı konulan hastaların izolasyona alınması salgının kontrol altına alınabilmesine yarar sağlayabilir.
A finite element model investigating the cyclic strains in the lamina cribrosa and their potential role in glaucoma
Authors: Kaskar Omkar , Fleischman David , Kuznetsov Andrey V. , Grace Landon
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To present the cyclic strains developed in the lamina cribrosa due to the cardiac cycle-driven fluctuations in the pressure conditions around the optic nerve head.
Design: Finite element analysis on 3-D models of the human eye.
Methods: Varying intraocular pressure and cerebrospinal fluid pressure over a cardiac cycle were provided as boundary conditions in the finite element models. The cyclic strains generated in the lamina cribrosa were compared at differentmean intraocular pressures representing normal and pathological conditions.
Results: The peak maximum principal strains varied from 0.7% to 1.4% across all cases of normal and elevated intraocular pressure, and occurred along the periphery of the lamina cribrosa. The amplitude of the cyclic strains in the lamina cribrosa increased by 3.5% from the normal case to the pathological cases. The amplitudes did not change significantly for the pathological cases with mean intraocular pressures of 21.6 mmHg, 26.6 mmHg, and 31.6 mmHg.
Conclusion and future perspective: The effect of short-term pressure changes on the tissues of the optic nerve head has not been studied extensively. In vitro and ex vivo experiments can be designed based on the results of computational studies to observe the eff ect of cyclic strains on mechanosensitive cells in the optic nerve head. Furthermore, the repetitive impact of cyclic strains in the lamina cribrosa over numerous cardiac cycles gives rise to the possibility of mechanical fatigue contributing to the structural damage around the optic nerve head. A cumulative damage model can be developed based on the results of this study.
Sosialisasi Penggunaan Media Sosial dan Marketplace untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk
Authors: Afdhal Muhammad , Prawiro Radius , Fenia Selvi Zola
Published: June 2022

Macetnya pertumbuhan ekonomi, Pemutusan Tenaga Kerja (PHK), rasa takut keluar rumah serta menurunnya daya beli masyarakat menengah ke bawah membuat pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) kesulitan mendapatkan pembeli. Tentu harus ada strategi yang tepat di tengah pandemi supaya UMKM tetap bisa menjual produknya dan mendapatkan keuntungan. Salah satu strategi di masa pandemi ialah marketplace yang memungkinkan pelaku UMKM dapat memasarkan produknya tanpa terkendala kebijakan-kebijakan selama pandemi. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 20 orang anggota UMKM Hobi Kayu Padang (HKP). Tujuan pelaksanaan program ini adalah mengedukasi Peserta UMKM HKP  agar lebih mengikuti kemajuan teknologi informasi khususnya Sosial Marketplacdan memberikan strategi kepada peserta UMKM HKP  dalam menggunakan teknologi dalam pengenalan/sosialisasi penggunaan Marketplace. Target dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah Peserta UMKM HKP, akan mengangkat kegiatan berbasis pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa penggunaan Marketplace dalam pengembangan UMKM HKP. Hasil kegiatan PKM yang dilakukan dalam bentuk Sosialisasi Penggunaan Media Sosial Dan Marketplace Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk Bagi Umkm Komunitas HKP yaitu: Mampu Mengedukasi Peserta yaitu bapak dan Ibu Komunitas HKP dalam Penggunaan Media Sosial Dan Marketplace Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk, Membantu Komunitas HKP memahami kembali cara mengunakan media sosial dan marketplace dan masalah dapat diselesaikan khususnya dalam penjualan produk pada saat pandemi
AMANDEMEN KE-5 UNDANG-UNDANG DASAR NRI 1945: PELUANG DAN TANTANGAN
Authors: Mustajib Mustajib , Fadlail Ach.
Published: June 2022

Isu terkait perubahan Konstitusi dengan kata lain UUD 1945 kembali santer di suarakan oleh bangsa Indonesia, isu di atas lebih santer lagi diberitakan belakangan ini terlebih dengan munculnya beberapa gagasan dari tokoh politik terkait periode jabatan Presiden dan wakil Presiden serta penundaan pemilu yang menimbulkan berbagai gojalak dan penerimaan negatif di masyarakat. Perubahan terhadap amandemen UUD adalah konstitusional secara hukum. Sebab Konstitusi Indonesia bukanlah sebuah kita mulia dan suci pada suatu agama artinya perubahan bisa saja dilakukan namun dengan catatan sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan kehendak masyarakat sebagai pemegang kedaulatan tertinggi dalam suatu negara hukum demokrasi. Dalam artikel ini mengkaji isu perubahan, sejarah, tantangan serta peluang dilakukannya sebuah perubahan terhadap UUD NRI 1945 ke-5. Hasil dari penelitian di dapat bahwa merubah UUD 1945 adalah sah sesuai dengan ketentuan Ps. 37 ayat (1,2 dan 3) yang memberi kewenangan MPR untuk melakukan perubahan terhadap Konstitusi. Namun yang menjadi tantangan adalah Politik hukum dari agenda di atas dikhawatirkan terjadinya kompromi politik yang menguntungkan satu pihak, kelompok atau golongan tertentu. Sehingga diperlukan kajian mendalam dengan melibatkan banyak pihak (masyarakat) untuk ikut serta memberi saran dan masukan serta pertimbangan. Pendekatan sejarah, konsep dan studi kepustakaan dipilih sebagai pisau analisis dalam artikel ini.
KEJAHATAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP ANAK (PERSPEKTIF HUKUM INDONESIA)
Authors: Yunus Ahmad , Fathorrahman Fathorrahman
Published: June 2022

Masa kanak-kanak adalah salah satu masa emas yang dialami oleh manusia. Dimana pada masa anak-anak ini jiwanya masih sangat bersih dan diharapkan jiwa yang bersih tersebut bisa diisi dengan hal-hal baik, pelajaran baik, pengalaman baik dan lain sebagainya yang sifatnya positif, dengan harapan manusia atau seseorang tersebut ketika sudah beranjak dewasa dia akan menjadi orang yang baik dan menebar kebaikan untuk lingkungannya. Karena pentingnya masa anak-anak, maka kita semua harus memberikan perhatian atau penjagaan ekstra terhadap anak-anak yang ada disekitar kita, terlebih jika anak tersebut adalah anak kita.  Di era yang penuh kemajuan dan kebebasan saat ini, salah satu bahaya besar yang menjadi ancaman bagi anak adalah bahaya akan kejahatan seksual terhadap anak. Kejahatan seksual berdampak negatif terhadap anak, baik itu secara fisik maupun psikis, terlebih lagi kejahatan ini akan sangat mengganggu masa depan anak. Hal ini menjadi tanggung jawab kita bersama sebagai manusia sempurna, terlebih lagi pemerintah memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam melakukan perlindungan terhadap anak melalui aturan-aturan yang memberikan perhatian khusus terhadap anak. Dalam hal ini penulis akan membahas tentang perlindungan hukum terhadap anak sebgai korban kejahatan seksual dan bagaimana pertanggung jawaban pidana pelaku kejahatn seksual terhadap anak.
Medical and social features of providing medical care for population with mild traumatic brain injury due to blast wave action
Authors: Chernenko I.I. , Ohniev V.A. , Bereska M.I.
Published: June 2022

Due to the war in Ukraine, the number of servicemen and civilians with a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by the blast has increased. Pathogenesis, clinic, treatment, rehabilitation of patients with TBI differ from these parameters in patients with trauma in peacetime (mainly road and sports). The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between the pathogenesis, clinic and features of the treatment of trauma caused by the blast wave, with the organization of medical care for this category of patients. The article also highlights some issues of quality of life of patients and the social significance of the consequences of the disease in light of the prevalence of pathology. The methods of system analysis and bibliosemantic method were used in the research. Statistical data and scientific publications on the incidence and consequences of TBI, its long-term consequences, features of treatment and rehabilitation have been studied. The main consequence of the explosive trauma is concussion, the reverse state, the pathogenesis of which is based on temporary functional disorders. Such concussions are accompanied by cerebral symptoms (without further focal neurological symptoms), autonomic vascular reactions, temporary loss of consciousness and memory. General practitioners, physical therapists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychia­trists, psychologists, traumatologists, resuscitators, otolaryngologists, and rehabilitation specia­lists should be involved in providing medical care to the victims. Medical facilities providing medical care to victims should be provided with drugs for the treatment of headache (tension pain and migraine pain), dizziness, vertigo, loss of consciousness, tinnitus, sleep disorders, cognitive disorders. Given the importance of the regime for the successful treatment and rehabilitation of patients, physicians should have sufficient time to consult patients, which should be taken into account when planning his workload.

Keywords: traumatic brain injury, medical and social consequences, the quality of life of patients.
BTEX Maruziyet Verilerinin Sektörel Açıdan İncelenmesi
Authors: BÜYÜKTOPÇU Ayşe Gül , GERDAN Serpil
Published: June 2022

Benzen, toluen, etil benzen ve ksilen (BTEX) havadaki önemli toksik uçucu organik bileşiklerdendir. Kapalı çalışma ortamında boyalar, çözücüler, yapıştırıcılar ve temizlik maddeleri gibi çeşitli emisyon kaynaklarına sahiptirler. Ortama salındıklarında hızlı bir şeklide havaya karışırlar ve vücuda solunum yoluyla kolayca girebilirler. Çalışanlarda akut ve kronik sağlık sorunlarına sebep olmaktadır. İş hijyeni laboratuvarlarının ölçüm ve analiz sonuçları işyerlerinde alınacak önlemlere kaynaklık etmesi ve gerekli iyileştirmelere yön vermesi açısından çok önemlidir. Bu çalışmada, iş hijyeni laboratuvarları tarafından İSG-Katip sistemine 21 Ocak 2016 21 Ekim 2020 tarihleri arasında girilmiş kişisel BTEX maruziyet sonuçları sektörel faaliyet alanına, ölçüm yapılan coğrafi bölge ve şehre, tehlike sınıflarına, sınır değeri aşma veya sınır değere yakın olma durumuna göre değerlendirilmiştir. Toplam 162331 verinin 8435’inin havadaki BTEX konsantrasyonuna yönelik sonuçlarla ilgili olduğu tespit edilmiştir. BTEX verileri % 11’i az tehlikeli, % 64,9’u tehlikeli, % 24,1’i çok tehlikeli sınıfta yer alan 63 farklı şehirde bulunan 1089 işyerinden elde edilmiştir. 6361 kişisel maruziyet verisinin %5,3 ‘ünün sınır değere yakın veya sınır değerin üstünde olduğu saptanmıştır. Veriler sektörel olarak tarandığında 242 faaliyet alanında yapılan ölçümler 31 sektör altında toplanmaktadır. En çok ölçüm ve analiz yapılan üç sektör makine ve ekipmanları imalatı, tekstil ürünleri ve giyim eşyaları imalatı ve kauçuk ve plastik ürünlerin imalatı olarak belirlenmiştir. BTEX maruziyetlerinin sektörel olarak değerlendirildiği bu çalışma ile ülkemizdeki mevcut durumun ortaya konulması ve iş sağlığı ve güvenliği alanında çalışanlara bir kaynak oluşturulması amaçlanmıştır.
Adopting Learning Analytics to Promote Collaboration in Online Discussions Written in Portuguese
Authors: Mello Rafael
Published: June 2022

André, M., Pinheiro, A., Rolim, V., Lins, R.D., Falcão, T.P., Mello, R.F. (2022) Adopting Learning Analytics to Promote Collaboration in Online Discussions Written in Portuguese. Computer-Based Learning in Context, 4 (1), 1-15. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4936893 Learning Management Systems have been adopted to provide interaction between instructors and students in online learning courses. In these environments, large volumes of messages are exchanged, making it difficult for the participants to follow all the discussions. When messages are ignored, students' opportunities to effectively construct knowledge through online discussions are reduced. In this context, this paper proposes a method for mining the content of messages written in Brazilian Portuguese to enhance students and instructors’ interactions in online discussion forums. Four different automatic methods were developed, one for each of the following four dimensions of the originality and collaboration processes: (i) Semantic textual similarity to measure originality; (ii) Expressing appreciation towards other participants; (iii) Recognizing group presence; (iv) Sharing information and resources; (v) Soliciting feedback/Answering questions. The use of the methods for analyzing online discussions forums was validated in a case study conducted in a real course. A discussion forum tool was developed to provide feedback for students and instructors about the originality and collaboration level during online discussions. Results showed the potential of the proposal in promoting students' collaboration, enhancing interaction and reducing plagiarism in discussion forums.
Awareness and Sustainability among Palm Oil Independent Smallholders: Adoption Decision of MSPO Certification
Authors: Ahmad Norzalina , Shahar Hanita Kadir@ , Azhari Adilah
Published: June 2022

In 2017, the Malaysian government through Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has stipulated that all oil palm growers in Malaysia must obtain Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification to ensure the sustainability of the palm oil industry in Malaysia. To help oil palm growers, especially independent smallholders, the government offers various incentives such as financial support and advisory services to them to ensure that they obtain MSPO certification. If this certification is not met, they will not be able to sell palm oil to the mills. Malaysia's Prime Minister declared mandatory MSPO certification implementation, and all oil palm grower were granted a grace period until 31 December 2019. However, according to the most recent data, only 31 percent of independent smallholders were certified as of December 2020. The impact of not having MSPO certification is significant, resulting in poor quality of life and remaining below the poverty line among independent smallholders. Based on the facts stated above, it is crucial to identify the factors that contribute to independent smallholders' low degree of certified ownership. Previous research has mostly focused on the factors that influence MSPO certification ownership among organized smallholders (See Shahida et al.(2018) and Begum et al. (2018)) and there is still a scarcity of research on independent smallholders. Ni et.al. (2016) revealed that awareness of MSPO is weak among independent smallholders where 97.5% of the survey respondent do not know about sustainable palm oil and 86.7% do not know about MSPO certification. This study further notes that the most important factors reported for the implementation of MSPO are the perceived advantages of the certification and policy support for the implementation of MSPO certification. Therefore, this study focuses on the independent smallholders and will look at how awareness, sustainability practices, and socio-demographic characteristics influence certification or non-certification among independent smallholders.

Keywords: MSPO certification, Independent smallholders, Sustainability, Palm oil industry
Pendampingan UMKM Berbasis Modul ILO Score di Toko Sembako Nadin Family Bengkayang Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Sugianto Helena Anggraeni Tjondro , Saputra Marko Ayas , Emeliana
Published: June 2022

Toko sembako Nadin Family merupakan salah satu UMKM yang ada di Bengkayang. Toko Nadin Family berdiri pada tahun 2019. Ada beberapa permasalahan yang ada di UMKM toko Nadin Family diantaranya lingkungan area toko Nadin Family ini masih kurang bersih, belum ada sosial media, dan laporan keuangannya juga masih tercampur. Hal ini dikarenakan keterbatasan pemahaman  dalam melakukan pengelolaan UMKM yang membuat pemilik toko kesulitan dalam mengelola toko. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pemberdayaan UMKM melalui pendampingan guna untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan UMKM yang ada di Kabupaten Bengkayang berdasarkan Modul ILO Score. Adapun tujuan dari pengabdian ini, adalah; 1) Memberikan pemahaman dan wawasan kepada Pemilik Toko Nadin Family terkait manajemen Berbasis Modul ILO Score, 2) Membuat promosi di Google Maps dengan mengunggah foto lokasi toko Nadin Family, 3) Merencanakan dan menerapkan modul 3K, dan 4) Memberi pelatihan tentang literasi keuangan maupun pembukuan dan penghitungan Harga Pokok Penjualan (HPP). Adapun metode yang digunakan dari modul ILO SCORE yaitu 5S, Promosi, K3 dan Literasi Keuangan. Hasil kegiatan telah berhasil menerapkan Modul 5S, Modul K3, Modul Promosi, Modul Pembukuan dan Penghitungan Harga Pokok Penjualan (HPP) bagi Toko Sembako Nadin Family Bengkayang.
Power Quality Enhancement using A Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC)
Authors:   M.Tech, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal (Karnataka), India., Nikhil Mandapati , Rajagopala K ,   M.Tech, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal (Karnataka), India.
Published: June 2022

This project proposes effective work to increase the power quality in the power system by using a Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) The advanced use of power electronic devices introduces harmonics in the power system which creates a problem in the quality of power delivered. Although several methods are there for improving power quality standards, including the use of active and passive filters, and Hybrid filters have been developed, these methods face issues and are ineffective due to the growing number of applications. The UPQC is an advanced technique for mitigating voltage and load current supply fluctuations. In this project the combination of series active filter and shunt active filter is studied. UPQC is used to reduce the power quality issues like harmonics and sag. The shunt active filter and series active filter performs the simultaneous elimination of current and voltage problems. The project work presents the working of the UPQC filter in such a way that the harmonics are reduced.
State-of-the Art Review on Seismic Design of Retaining Wall
Authors:   Post Graduate Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Himalayan University, Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), India., Nakia Nabam , Ray Talkeshwar ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Himalayan University, Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), India.
Published: June 2022

This paper provides an insight information about performance of retaining wall considering seismic condition by referring the past studies. As a result of inappropriate analysis and design leads to poor construction of retaining wall due to which losses occurs economically as well as in physical aspect, to avoid this situation especially in highly seismic zone, types and behavior of soil condition should be well known by the designer before the design of structure. So far many approaches has been carried out by the different researchers are reviewed in this paper.
Critical Analysis of the Vulnerabilities Surrounding the Use of Pos Services in Rural Communities in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Nigeria., Onu Fergus Uchenna , Ezea Ikechukwu Jonathan ,   Department of Computer Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Nigeria.
Published: June 2022

In a bid to implement the policy of financial inclusion for both urban and rural dwellers in Nigeria, the Point-of-Sale (POS) services has been deployed for financial transactions in the rural communities of the country. This paper took a critical study of the operations of the POS services in rural Nigerian communities-rayed the opportunities it created, analyzed the vulnerabilities surrounding the service and suggested ways of protecting the stakeholders (customers and agents) using the POS services. The paper has done all these to enlighten the POS customers in order to keep their funds safe and also build a trust in the system and thereby helps to achieve the expected financial inclusion.
Relationship Between Implementation of Discharge Planning and Patient Satisfaction Among Adult Inpatients
Authors: Kiki Ocktarianti , Istianah Istianah , Haryanto Mokh Sandi , Hutapea Albert Manggading
Published: June 2022

Discharge Planning is a dynamic and systematic process for assessment, preparation, and coordination undertaken to facilitate and monitor health services before and after discharge. The objective of this study is to know the relationship between the implementation of discharge planning to patient satisfaction among adult inpatients. The analytical cross sectional approach was used through purposive sampling. The subjects of this research were 78 ward patients. Implementation of discharge planning was measured by a 25-question questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha = .98) and patient satisfaction by 20-question questionnaire. (Cronbach’s alpha = .75) Data were analyzed using Chi-Square to test the level of significance at α = .05. The result of the statistical analysis showed that 64.1% of the subjects indicated that the manner of the implementation of the discharge planning is categorized as good enough and 55.1 % of the subjects expressed not good satisfaction with the result of the program.  The correlation between these two variables is 0.541 It is concluded that there is a significant correlation between the implementation of discharge planning to inpatient satisfaction.