bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Study of The Sustainability Transport Systems
Authors: Jenny Jenny , Rifai Andri Irfan , Handayani Susanty
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Compare of the sustainability transportation systems between Indonesia and Germany. Learning implements some lessons learned from the German experience to the development of transportation planning in Indonesia to support sustainable land use and transportation by comparing and analyzing the probability of converting and adopting reducing private transportation, landscape, financing mechanisms, and transport mechanism between Germany and Indonesia.

Design/methodology/approach: Analyzing obtained data based on the comparison's parameters framework.

Findings: Potentially, a parameter that can be set to develop a better transportation system for environmental and people safety, or even to reduce the congestion that occurs in most of Indonesia's metropolitan areas.

Research limitations/implications: Since the study location is in fact somewhat distant, the information that is gathered to analyze the comparison is only chosen from each country's broad outline and is not otherwise specified.

Practical implications: Finding solution for a better sustainable transportation in Indonesia that can be implemented.

Originality/value: The analytical framework that is implemented in this comparative study is a methodically innovative approach form of developing an Innovative Transport System that is to aim a better use of transport network.

Paper type: Literature Review
Job Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being as Employee Performance Factors in Educational Institutions
Authors: Pudjiati Pudjiati , ZA Saida Zainurrossalamia , A.S Dirga Lestari
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This study aims to determine the factors that affect employee performance in higher education, consisting of job satisfaction and psychological well-being, where to produce high performance requires positive employee job satisfaction as well as the psychological well-being of employees in the institutional environment.

Design/methodology/approach: The research used in this study is quantitative research

Findings: There is a significant influence of job satisfaction and psychological well-being on employee performance at universities in Balikpapan or hypothesis 1 is accepted.  good job satisfaction will result in good performance as well and Good psychological well-being at work is when individuals have motivation, are involved in a job, have positive energy, feel happy with all the activities undertaken and last long at the job they are currently doing.

Paper type: Research paper
UPAYA PENCEGAHAN ISU KONTAMINASI MERKURI PADA IKAN DI KAWASAN PERAIRAN PULAU AMBON, PROVINSI MALUKU
Authors: Hutubessy Barbara Grace , Paillin Jacobus Bunga , Haruna Haruna , Tawari Ruslan HS. , Siahainenia Stany Rachel , Kaledupa M
Published: June 2023

Ikan adalah sumber protein hewani yang sangat diperlukan untuk pertumbuhan dan Kesehatan manusia karena mengandung Omega-3. Sayangnya, hasil penelitian kontaminasi merkuri pada ikan sudah diberitakan walaupun tidak menjadi kekuatiran. Kegiatan penambangan emas dan batu sinabar secara liar membuka banyak lapangan pekerjaan namun menimbulkan dampak pencemaran limbah merkuri ke dalam lingkungan laut. Maka diperlukan upaya pembelajaran bagaimana mengkonsumsi ikan tanpa terkontaminasi oleh merkuri yang berbahaya bagi tubuh manusia. Tujuan dari pembelajaran ini adalah menggiatkan anak makan ikan karena manfaatnya yang tingg. Juga untuk mengajarkan bagaimana mengkonsumsi ikan tanpa kuatir terkontaminasi merkuri. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan dengan 3 (tiga) tahap. Pertama, diskusi dengan ahli pencemaran limbah merkuri, Prof.Dr. Y. Malle, M.Si dan dilanjutkan dengan studi pustaka. Yang terakhir adalah pengajaran kepada murid sekolah dasar Cita Kasih Ambon. Dengan dilaksanakan focus kelompok diskusi (FGD) dengan seorang guru besar yang menekuni limbah merkuri, informasi yang disampaikan dirasa perlu untuk dibagikan kepada masyarakat. Penambangan emas di Pulau Buru dan batu sinabar di Pulau Seram telah mencemari perairan di sekitarnya. Ikan dapat tercemar metil merkuri melalui proses rantai makanan. Gemar makan ikan harus digerakkan kepada anak sejak usia dini seperti pada murid Citra Kasih Primary School Ambon ketika mereka melakukan innovation day and outing.  Murid sekolah dasar sangat antusias untuk makan ikan dan mereka sadar akan bahaya kontaminasi merkuri di dalam ekosistim laut. Ikan laut mengandung asam lemak Omega-3 yang berguna bagi semua usia terlebih lagi mencerdaskan anak. Ikan harus ada dalam menu makan mereka namun sebelumnya harus ditangani dengan baik agar tidak terkontaminasi merkuri. Ikan merupakan sumber protein dan mengandung Omega-3. Makan ikan yang baik adalah dengan menghindari bagian kepala dan isi perut agar tidak tercemar.
PENYULUHAN DAN PEMBERIAN MAKANAN TAMBAHAN (PMT) BAGI IBU HAMIL DAN BALITA DI BAURENO, BOJONEGORO
Authors: Nugroho Riezky Faisal , Wardani Erika Martining
Published: June 2023

Stunting masih menjadi permasalahan di Indonesia, di mana asupan gizi kurang pada anak. Hasil SSGI 2021 menunjukkan prevalensi stunting Kabupaten Bojonegoro sebesar 23,9%, sehingga menduduki posisi ke-13 dari 38 kabupaten dan kota di Jawa Timur. Terdapat 3 kecamatan di Kabupaten Bojonegoro dengan prevalensi tertinggi yang termasuk dalam kategori keluarga berpotensi berisiko stunting yaitu: Kecamatan Kedungadem sebanyak 11.539 KK, Kecamatan Dander sebanyak 10.616 KK dan Kecamatan Baureno sebanyak 10.471 KK dari total 45.563 KK. keluarga. Kegiatan pengabdian bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu hamil dan ibu balita. Metode kegiatan berupa kegiatan penyuluhan dan Intervensi Pemberian Makanan Tambahan (AFI/PMT). Lokasi Pengabdian berada di cakupan Puskesmas Baureno. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan bagi ibu hamil dan ibu balita dalam mempersiapkan dan menyediakan menu gizi seimbang.
DESTINASI WISATA PEMENANG BIKE PARK SEBAGAI SALAH SATU WISATA MINAT KHUSUS BERBASIS PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Dakwah Muhammad Mujahid , Sutanto Himawan
Published: June 2023

Wisata minat khusus didefinisikan sebagai bentuk perjalan wisata yang dilakukan di suatu lokasi yang memiliki atribut fisik yang menekankan unsur tantangan, rekreatif, dan pencapaian keinginan seorang wisatawan melalui keterlibatan/ interaksi dengan unsur alam. Tingginya animo dari komunitas pecinta sepeda gunung di pulau lombok, NTB belum diimbangi dengan ketersediaan jumlah track sepeda gunung (MTB) yang ada di pulau lombok khusunya. Keterbatasan kapasitas masyarakat/ kelompok sadar wisata (Pokdarwis) untuk dapat menghadirkan track speda gunung yang menantang menjadi permasalahan utama dalam pengembangan wisata minat khusus atau sport tourism sehingga dibutuhkan sinergi yang baik antara perguruan tinggi, komunitas MTB dan Pokdarwis/masyarakat selaku pengelola langsung dari destinasi wisata (anciallary). Dalam rangka mencapai tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini, maka langkah-langkah yang akan dilakukan adalah a). bekerjasama dengan kepala desa serta kelompok sadar wisata Eco Sakan Mancing; b). Menyelenggarakan pelatihan dan pendampingan dengan materi-materi antara lain 1), Peningkatan Gerakan Kesadaran Kolektif Stakeholder; 2). Penyusunan perencanaan manajemen destinasi (Roadmap Destinasi sepeda gunung (Sport Tourism); 3). Pengembangan Bisnis, dengan aktivitas yang mencakup penyusunan rencana bisnis destinasi sepeda gunung (Sport Tourism); 4). Penguatan Struktur Organisasi.
UPAYA PENCEGAHAN DAN PENANGANAN AWAL DIARE MELALUI PENYULUHAN PADA SISWA SMP DI NEGERI LAHA AMBON
Authors: Asmin Elpira , Astuty Eka , Sely Ericka Mohty Septania
Published: June 2023

Di Indonesia, diperkirakan diare menyebabkan 10-24 kematian per 100.000 orang pada tahun 2016, sementara puncak kematian terjadi pada orang dewasa yang berusia di atas 70 tahun, dengan 200-299 kematian per 100.000 orang. Berdasarkan observasi, survei,  dan pengambilan data profil kesehatan yang telah dilakukan pada penduduk Negeri Laha tentang  riwayat  penyakit  yang pernah  dialami  oleh  masyarakat  Negeri  Laha, ditemukan bahwa  sebanyak  198  orang  pernah  mengalami  Diare. Kegiatan pengabdian berupa penyuluhan dengan metode ceramah dikombinasikan dengan sesi tanya jawab serta dilengkapi dengan pengisian kuesioner pre post diakhiri dengan pembagian leaflet tentang diare. Sasaran kegiatan adalah siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) LKMD Laha. Terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan tentang diare pada siswa SMP LKMD Laha setelah diberikan penyuluhan Diharapkan setelah mengikuti penyuluhan, pengetahuan siswa meningkat dan dapat membiasakan perilaku hidup yang bersih dan sehat untuk mencegah terjadinya diare.
ESPIRITUALIDADE NO PARTO DOMICILIAR PLANEJADO: A EXPERIÊNCIA DOS COMPANHEIROS E SUA INFLUÊNCIA NA CONSTRUÇÃO DA PATERNIDADE
Authors: Santos Hayanne Kelly Araújo dos , Oliveira Maria Clara Galindo de , Silva Paulo Ricardo Caetano , Aguila Raquel Garcia , Holanda Viviane Rolim de , Faustino Waglânia de Mendonça
Published: June 2023

A história da assistência ao parto mostra que, durante séculos, o parto foi um evento singular, integrante do ciclo de vida da mulher, exclusivamente feminino e familiar, cercado de fé e misticismo. Indo na contramão dos modelos de paternidade e maternidade hegemônicos, o parto domiciliar surge como um espaço em que os papéis de gênero construídos historicamente podem ser desafiados e subvertidos, viabilizando a vivência e a elaboração de novas performances igualmente participativas no âmbito do casal, ainda que distintamente constituídas por seus próprios elementos, sensações e anseios. Diante do exposto, este estudo objetiva compreender a maneira como a espiritualidade é vivenciada pelos homens durante a gestação e o parto domiciliar e sua influência na construção da paternidade.
SAÚDE, BEM-ESTAR E QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE POLICIAIS MILITARES FEMININAS NA PARAÍBA
Authors: Lima Gigliola Marcos Bernardo de , Santos Quézia Ellen da Silva , Rocha Samara Raquel de Sousa , Alexandrino Arthur
Published: June 2023

Partimos do pressuposto de que a qualidade de vida das mulheres policiais militares trazem impactos no seu bem-estar e na sua saúde física e emocional. Assim, considerando os riscos de adoecimentos e os possíveis impactos que estes podem acarretar, bem como a escassez de estudos sobre o assunto neste grupo específico, este estudo teve como objetivo geral analisar como a saúde, bem-estar e qualidade de vida trazem alguns impactos e desdobramentos na vida dessas profissionais da segurança pública, como também gerar estratégias de enfretamento para os problemas levantados na pesquisa.
FATORES RELACIONADOS AOS TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS EM MULHERES
Authors: Araújo Cindy Campêlo de , Almeida Luana Rodrigues de , Vasconcelos Selene Cordeiro , Gomes Anna Luiza Castro
Published: June 2023

De acordo com a Classificação Internacional de Transtornos Mentais e de Comportamento (CID-10), o transtorno mental configura-se como uma doença com manifestação psicológica associada a algum comprometimento funcional resultante de disfunção biológica, social, psicológica, genética, física ou química. A questão de gênero resulta de um processo de desenvolvimento de identidades diferenciadas, construídas com base em relações de poder. A doença mental caracteriza se por sua determinação complexa que envolve dimensões sociais, econômicas, políticas e culturais, expressando-se diferentemente nas classes sociais e relações de gênero. Diante do exposto, o estudo tem como objetivo verificar os fatores relacionados aos transtornos mentais em mulheres.
Levantamento de Pesquisas Paraibanas de Licenciatura em Matemática com citações de Ubiratan D’Ambrosio (2017-2021)
Authors: Alves Carlos Alex , Costa Claudilene Gomes da , Soares Agnes Liliane Lima , Santos Laís Cândido dos , Almeida Marilene Silva de
Published: June 2023

Lista completa das pesquisas paraibanas de Licenciatura em Matemática com citações de Ubiratan D’Ambrosio (2017-2021).
Let’s Talk About Sex(uality): A Content Analysis of the Inclusion and Measurement of Sexual Identity and Sexual Orientation in Published Criminological Research
Authors: Crittenden Courtney A. , Crick Skylar , Basham Sherah L. , Storey Heather
Published: June 2023

Time and again, criminology has been criticized for its lack of inclusion in research regarding diverse populations. Scholars continuously call for criminological research to diversify its focus and measurements, particularly regarding individual characteristics such as race, sex, gender, and, more recently, sexuality. This study utilizes summative content analysis to examine the inclusion, measurement, and context of sexuality and sexual orientation in all articles published between 2011-2020 from four criminological and criminal justice (CCJ) journals. Specifically, we explored to what extent sexuality is incorporated in the selected publications among the sections of each article and if it varies among journals, if sexuality is being measured in the empirical articles examined and, if so, as what type of variable, if the calls for inclusion in 2014 changed the amount of sexuality included in articles, and if the gender makeup of the author team impacts inclusion of sexuality. Results indicate that sexuality and sexual orientation are rarely mentioned in the literature and are measured even less. While sexuality is included more as time passes, much of this is limited. Additionally, articles published by female authors and within the more gender-specialized journal incorporate sexuality more frequently while still limited. 
COVID-19 cases treated with classical homeopathy: a retrospective analysis of International Academy of Classical Homeopathy database
Authors: Mahesh Seema , Hoffmann Petr , Kajimura Cristiane , Vithoulkas George ,   International Academy of Classical Homeopathy (IACH) COVID Collaborators
Published: June 2023

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to global health. Classical homeopathy may have a role to play in alleviating this burden. The objective of this study was to curate data on the treatment effect of classical homeopathy for COVID-19 in a real-world scenario to guide future scientific investigations.

Methods

Classical homeopaths from the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy (IACH) were asked to provide details on cases they treated by filling out a standardized questionnaire. COVID-19 cases were defined according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria as suspected/probable/confirmed cases, with intervention provided being either stand-alone classical homoeopathy or combined with conventional therapy for COVID-19. Cases were followed up with main outcomes being ‘improved’, ‘not improved’ or ‘progressed’ post-treatment. Details of the homeopathic remedies used and main symptoms at the presentation were gathered. Factors associated with main outcomes were investigated with correlational and regression analyses.

Results

367 patients (male 166, female 201) met eligibility criteria (mean age 42.75 years). The mean follow-up period was 6.5 (standard deviation, SD=5.3) days. 255 were confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 61 probable and 51 suspected cases, respectively. The most used remedy was Arsenicum album. Over 73% of COVID-19 patients (and about 79% of severe cases) improved under classical homeopathic treatment. The number of remedies required per individual was negatively correlated to improvement (P< 0.01). Fever, the most common symptom at presentation (74.4%), was associated with an increased likelihood of improvement (P<0.01). Improvement was negatively associated with advanced age, but not associated with sex (P<0.01).

Conclusions

This study suggests that classical homeopathy was associated with improvement in COVID-19, including severe cases. Despite limitations from study design and data sources, our findings should prompt further studies on the role of classical homeopathy in the management of COVID-19.
Assessing knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among traders and sanitary workers in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana
Authors: Ussif Abdala M , Egbenya Daniel L , Kusi Joseph D , Nyarko Emmanuel , Quartey Philip , Boateng Isaac , Ulanja Mark B , Affram Kwame O , Tsegah Korantema Mawuena , Djankpa Francis T
Published: June 2023

Background

Since its emergence, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected over half a billion people, killed over 6 million others, and ravaged the global economy on a scale that is unprecedented in recent history. In response, a global health emergency was launched that led to further disruptions in the ordinary way of life of people. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of people towards COVID-19 are central to infection control policies and the future course of the pandemic.

Methods

We employed an interviewer-administered, cross-sectional survey to examine the KAP of salespersons in a local market and sanitation workers of a public institution within the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana. Results were analysed by frequencies of responses for each KAP item on the questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables that predicted good knowledge of COVID-19 or preventive practices were determined using adjusted odds ratios (aORs).

Results

Out of the 206 participants, 123 (59.7%) obtained a knowledge score ≥16.75 out of a total of 21, which was the threshold for good knowledge, while 41.3% were classified as possessing poor knowledge. On good attitudes towards COVID-19 prevention, 141 participants (68.4%) scored ≥10.69 out of 12 to pass the threshold, while 31.6% had poor attitudes. Being female (aOR=6.19, P<0.001) or possessing a high school education (aOR=0.25, P=0.009) significantly predicted high knowledge scores. Being in the 15-30 age group (aOR=6.91, P=0.003) significantly predicted poor attitudes, while possessing a high school education (aOR=0.11, P<0.001) significantly predicted good attitudes.

Conclusions

The findings of this study underscore the need for intensified, targeted educational campaign on COVID-19 as the world prepares to live with the disease for the long while.
PELESTARIAN KESENIAN JARANAN JAWA SEBAGAI BENTUK KEARIFAN LOKAL UNTUK MEMBANGUN NASIONALISME PEMUDA DI DUSUN MUNDU DESA BUNGUR KECAMATAN KARANGREJO KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG TAHUN 2019
Authors: Rahayu Endang Tupi , Asrori Muhamad Abdul Roziq
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkapkan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal yang dikembangkan oleh Komunitas Kesenian Jaranan Jawa untuk menumbuhkan nasionalisme pemuda di Dusun Mundu. Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian yaitu tokoh kesenian jaranan jawa, pelatih jaranan jawa, anggota komunitas kesenian jaranan jawa, dan ketua komunitas kesenian jaranan jawa. Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dengan cara mereduksi data, menyajikan data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Pemeriksaan keabsahan data menggunakan cross check. Hasil penelitian adalah: 1) Nilai-nilai kearifan lokal untuk membangun jiwa nasionalisme pemuda yaitu, nilai tanggungjawab, sosial toleransi, gotong royong, dan kepatriotan. 2) Proses dalam melestarikan kesenian jaranan jawa sebagai wujud kearifan lokal yaitu, mengadakan latihan setiap hari, menyiapkan tempat dan sarana prasarana, dan melakukan promosi serta sosialisasi dengan masyarakat luas demi lestarinya kesenian jaranan di Dusun Mundu. 3) Hambatan yang dihadapi yaitu, hambatan internal adalah kurang maksimal melakukan promosi atau sosialisasi, dan sarana prasarana yang kurang memadai serta harus diperbaharui. Sedangkan hambatan eksternal yaitu, masih banyak generasi muda yang belum tertarik bergabung menjadi anggota.
ANALISIS KESTABILAN DAN SOLUSI APROKSIMASI PADA MODEL MATEMATIKA KECANDUAN MEDIA SOSIAL MENGGUNAKAN METODE PERTURBASI HOMOTOPI
Authors: Pagga Musdalifa , Toaha Syamsuddin , Kasbawati Kasbawati
Published: June 2023

Kecanduan adalah perilaku adiktif yang mudah menjadi kebiasaan, kecanduan internet sebagai media sosial dapat menyebabkan gangguan jiwa seiring dengan bertambahnya jumlah penggunanya dan dampak yang terjadi juga sangan berbahaya.. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimana pengembangan model matematika kecanduan media sosial dengan sensitivitas untuk mengetahui parameter yang berpengaruh pada bilangan reproduksi dasar , dan analisis kestabilan. Dari hasil analisis sensitivitas ditemukan hubungan parameter dengan yang dapat meningkatkan dan menurunkan nilai , dan analisis kestabilan menunjukkan pengaruh perubahan kestabilan titik kesetimbangan akibat perubahan nilai parameter yang berhubungan dengan . Simulasi model diperoleh artinya masih terdapat individu yang kecanduan media sosial di dalam populasi. Selanjutnya dicari solusi numerik model matematika kecanduan penggunaaan media sosial menggunakan metode perturbasi homotopi.
Pembuatan dan Pengelolaan Website Sekolah di SD Shafa Marwah Islamic School
Authors: Arif Erman , Julianti Eka
Published: June 2023

Setiap sekolah menginginkan memiliki sebuah website sekolah. Ada yang mendapatkannya melalui jasa seorang programmer professional atau dengan karya sendiri dari staf yang memiliki kemampuan membuat aplikasi tersebut di sekolahnya. Menyewa jasa programmer atau membuat sendiri memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan masing-masing. Salah satu kekurangan dari website yang dibuatkan oleh programmer adalah ketergantungan pada programmer tersebut sehingga akan sulit bila muncul masalah dalam penggunaan website sementara programmernya sulit dihubungi lagi. Hal tersebut mendorong sebuah pemikiran agar pihak sekolah mampu membuat sendiri website yang diperlukannya. Untuk maksud tersebut sehingga diadakan PkM Pembuatan dan Pengelolaan website sekolah di SD Shafa Marwah Islamic Scholl. Sasaran PkM ini adalah para guru dan pegawai di lingkungan sekolah. Kegiatan PkM diawali dengan perkenalan beberapa topik tentang website, dilanjutkan dengan pengelolaan dan instalasi perangkat lunak pada Web Hosting yang sudah dibuat. Tujuan dari PkM ini adalah memberikan gambaran mengenai penerapan Website Sekolah. Responden dari kegiatan ini adalah guru-guru SD Shafa Marwah Islamic School Kabupaten Bogor Jawa Barat. Model yang digunakan adalah Project based learning. Hasil dari pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa guru-guru dan pegawai yang mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan telah memiliki kemampuan untuk membuat dan mengelola website sekolah untuk membantu dalam proses pembelajaran dan dalam mempromosikan sekolah
ANALISIS HAMBATAN PROSES PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOGI SECARA DARING SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SMA NEGERI
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Harahap Risma Delima , Safitri Islamiani
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study is to know the obstacles of online biology learning for class XI-Science students in SMAN 1 Sei Kanan during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were students in class XI-Science of the school. The data collection technique used was questionnaires distributed to the students. The data analysis showed there were some obstacles in biology learning based on indicators as follow; students’ motivation in online learning at a rate of 62.73%, online learning methods at a rate of 52.81%, internet network at a rate of 42.91%, and students’ understanding in learning at a rate of 57.79%. Those were the obstacles for students and teachers when using online learning.
Reflux-related Complications in Patients with Chronic Calculous Prostatitis and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia After Surgical Removal of Prostatic Hyperplasia and Stones
Authors: Ukhal Mykhailo , Semaniv Oleh , Pustovoit Ivan , Samunzhi Heorhii
Published: June 2023

The objective: to analyze the effectiveness of prevention of reflux-related complications in patients with chronic calculous prostatitis and prostatic hyperplasia after surgical removal of prostatic hyperplasia and stones.
Materials and methods. The study included patients 56–70 years old with prostatic hyperplasia and stones. They were divided into two groups. The first group included 28 patients who underwent a retrospective study of reflux pyelonephritis and epididymitis after surgical removal of hyperplastic tissues and stones of the prostate gland without the use of pathogenetically justified prophylaxis. The second group included 26 patients who underwent a study of reflux pyelonephritis and epididymoorchitis after surgical removal of hyperplastic tissues and stones of the prostate gland with the use of pathogenetic justified drug therapy.
The patients underwent objective, laboratory, bacteriological and biochemical research, ultrasound examination of the prostate gland and bladder. Blood flow in the prostate gland was studied by Doppler.
Results. In 14.2 % of patients in the first group, who received traditional medical treatment in the postoperative period, acute reflux pyelonephritis developed, in 17.8 % – epididymitis. Patients of the second group were prescribed one of the alpha1-adrenoceptor blockers and suppositories with a non-steroidal drug in the postoperative period together with traditional medical therapy. In patients of the second group, acute reflux pyelonephritis was not determined after surgical treatment, and epididymitis developed in 1 (3.3 %) of 26 persons.
Conclusions. It has been determined that the prescription of alpha1-adrenoceptor blocker is an effective method of preventing of reflux-related pyelonephritis and epididymitis development in the patients in the early postoperative period after surgical removal of hyperplastic tissues and stones of the prostate gland in order to eliminate spastic obstruction, as well as prescription of non-steroidal drug to reduce the inflammatory process and edema in the prostate and bladder neck.
Erectile Dysfunction in Men Who Have Been Ill with COVID-19
Authors: Luchytskiy Yevhen , Luchytskiy Vitaliy , Zubkova Halyna , Rybal'chenko Viktoriya , Skladanna Inna
Published: June 2023

The rapid spread of COVID-19 among the human population and the occurrence of complications of the disease, including sexual function, lead to the relevance of researches among the medical and scientific community.
The results of epidemiological studies indicate that COVID-19 more often affects men than women. Also, among the significant factors for the development of complications are the age and presence of comorbidities, among which diabetes, hypertension and obesity play an important role.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men today is considered as a marker of endothelial dysfunction and systemic inflammation caused by the background disease, and the presence of comorbidities.
Modern views on the pathogenesis of the development of ED in men who had COVID-19, and the features of development of sexual function in the presence of comorbidities are presented in the article.
According to modern positions, one of the main mechanisms of penetration of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is its interaction with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and transmembrane serine protease 2. Immunohistochemical studies have established a high expression of these enzymes in the endothelial cells of testicular tissue in men, which is currently considered by researchers as a direct damaging factor for the normal functioning of Leydig and Sertoli cells.
Subclinical hypogonadism, psychological distress and impaired pulmonary hemodynamics cause the potential development of ED. Also, in the pathogenesis of ED development in men who have been ill with COVID-19, important attention is paid to the role of systemic inflammation caused by the disbalance of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
The relevant problem of today is the influence of coronavirus on the reproductive function of men. It is known that now male infertility has been diagnosed more often than before. In addition, there are enough reasonable factors to expect the effects of the negative effects of the COVID-19 not only on reproductive health but also on sexual and cardiovascular health of men, both in the short-term and in the long-term perspective.
The Problem of Pyelonephritis in Terms of Medical and Social Significance
Authors: Saidakova Natalia , Pasiechnikov Serhii , Shulyak Olexandr , Klіus Andrii , Kononova Halyna , Melnіchuk Yaroslav
Published: June 2023

Chronic pyelonephritis (CP) is known for the frequency of visits, hospitalizations, adverse effects. Over time, significant advances in diagnosis and treatment have made the study of medical and social issues relevant.
The objective: the above determined the purpose of the study: to assess the features of epidemiological changes in chronic pyelonephritis among different segments of the adult population in the regions of Ukraine and to identify the dynamics of key performance indicators of specialized care for such patients.
Materials and methods. The official sources of reporting for 2013 - 2020 in Ukraine as a whole in Ukraine and its administrative territories are analyzed, taking into account different segments of the population. The data are statistically processed according to the classical estimation of variation series and comparison of statistical values.
Results. A typical sign is a decrease in registered and newly diagnosed patients with CP. Dominated by people of working age and urban population. Areas where the corresponding indicators are below average, average and above them have been identified. Against the background of a widespread decrease in hospitalizations (by 21.3% in Ukraine) its duration (by 12.7%), mortality doubled to 3.49%. It was confirmed that CP is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease stage III and IV (21.2% and 20.8% in 2020), with stage V – third (14.04%), in the regions the percentage reached 50–85% at III, 30–48% – IV and 20–33% – V stages. There was a positive decrease (from 27.5% to 20.0%) in cases of primary disability due to pathology.
Conclusions. The peculiarities of the prevalence, incidence of CP in the regions and oblasts of Ukraine among all segments of the population, the nature of changes in the main indicators of inpatient treatment and the dynamics of the effectiveness of specialized care were displayed.
Areas have been identified that require the attention of health authorities, specialists (nephrologists, urologists) in order to develop effective clinical and organizational measures based on an in-depth study of the causes of the situation.
Anemic Syndrome and Molecular Mechanisms and Regulation of Iron Absorption in Gastroenterological Diseases
Authors: Goryainova Nadiya , Vydyborets Stanislav , Derpak Yurii , Kucher Olena , Moroz Halyna
Published: June 2023

Anemic syndrome is the most often extraintestinal complication in patients with diseases of the digestive tract (DT), which can significantly impair the quality of life. In the literature review, we tried to combine and systematize the accumulated information on the problem of anemic syndrome in DT diseases.
Iron-deficiency anemia, chronic disease anemia, B12-deficiency and folio-deficiency anemia are determined depending on the combination of pathogenetic mechanisms. Other variants of anemia are rare. It is necessary to carry out a complex laboratory examination to establish the leading factor in the development of anemia and determine the adequate therapy. Anemia of inflammatory disease is one of the frequent complications in patients with DT diseases. For the correction of such anemia in clinical practice, iron preparations are used parenterally. However, such therapy can lead to an excess of iron and worsen the course of the underlying disease.
The understanding the anemia pathogenesis is important for prescribing therapy and minimizing the risk of complications. Parenteral forms of iron and vitamin preparations should be prioritized for this category of patients due to their higher bioavailability, low safety profile and minimal negative impact on DT. Erythropoietin preparations and inhibitors of proinflammatory cytokines are mainly used to correct anemia of chronic inflammation. Pro-inflammatory cytokines are effective for patients with anemic syndrome and severe inflammatory bowel processes. According to the literature data, various clinical studies aimed at the introduction of new drugs that correct anemia are being conducted.
The review presents modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of anemia in order to better understand this disease. A further study of patients with gastroenterological diseases, the course of which is complicated by anemia, is necessary to form a final conclusion about the disease, the effectiveness and feasibility of prescribing parenteral forms of iron preparations.
State-Funded Pre-K and Children’s Language and Literacy Development: The Case of COVID-19
Authors: Hadley Elizabeth Burke , Liu Siyu , Kim Eunsook , McKenna Meaghan
Published: June 2023

Research on how COVID-19 school closures impacted the learning of young children is still sparse, and the broader implications of these findings have yet to be fully explored. In this study, we examine the impacts of COVID-19 school closures on language and literacy development in a state-funded pre-K program in a Florida school district. Using COVID closures as a natural experiment, we additionally explore the implications of these findings for the literature on the efficacy and dosage of state-funded pre-K programs. We used propensity score matching to compare children from the COVID cohort ( n = 1,211) to children from a pre-COVID cohort ( n = 1,167). Results revealed no significant difference on the Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) assessment between the two cohorts at kindergarten entry. The COVID cohort had significantly higher scores on each of the individual subdomains of the FLKRS than the pre-COVID cohort, with especially large positive effect sizes for constrained literacy skills. Results indicate that COVID-19 closures did not have significant negative impacts on pre-K children’s language and literacy skills at kindergarten entry. Findings further suggest that state-funded pre-K programs with comparatively less funding and lower quality ratings may not provide adequate support for children’s language and literacy outcomes.
Exact Stiffness Matrix for Nonprismatic Beams with Parabolic Varying Depth
Authors: Al-Janabi Musab Aied Qissab
Published: June 2023

In this paper, an exact stiffness matrix and fixed-end load vector for nonprismatic beams having parabolic varying depth are derived. The principle of strain energy is used in the derivation of the stiffness matrix. The effect of both shear deformation and the coupling between axial force and the bending moment are considered in the derivation of stiffness matrix. The fixed-end load vector for elements under uniformly distributed or concentrated loads is also derived. The correctness of the derived matrices is verified by numerical examples. It is found that the coupling effect between axial force and bending moment is significant for elements having axial end restraint. It was found that the decrease in bending moment was in the range of 31.72%-42.29% in case of including the effect of axial force for the studied case. For midspan deflection, the decrease was 46.07% due to the effect of axial force generated at supports as a result of axial restraint.
Compressive Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Columns Rehabilitated with CFRP Warps
Authors: Khali Wasan Ismail
Published: June 2023

Over the last few years, there has been a worldwide increase in the use of composite materials for rehabilitation of deficient reinforced concrete structures. One important application of this technology is the use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) jacket to provide external confinement of reinforced concrete columns. Square concrete column specimens 100×100×1000 mm with concrete compressive strength of about 30 and 50 MPa, steel fiber volume fraction 0%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and percentage of longitudinal reinforcement 2.01%, 3.14% and 4.52% were tested until failure in previous research. In this research seven tested columns were repaired and rehabilitated using one layer of CFRP flexible wraps and tested to determine their ultimate load carrying capacity. A comparison between the behavior of column specimens before rehabilitation and after rehabilitation was carried out. The result show that high strength concrete (HSC) columns show reduction in the maximum load carrying capacity of about 2% - 21%, while the deflection at maximum load significantly increases relative to concrete columns before rehabilitation.
Current Evidence on the Benefit of Exercise in Cancer Patients: Effects on Cardiovascular Mortality, Cardiotoxicity, and Quality of Life
Authors: Coma Núria , Moral Sergio , Ballesteros Esther , Eraso Arantxa , Ventura Montse , Pujol Elisabet , Brugada Ramon
Published: June 2023

Cancer and its treatments affect cardiovascular (CV) health, including an increased risk of CV death, decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and cardiac dysfunction. Moreover, cancer-related fatigue and worse quality of life (QoL) are highly prevalent adverse effects experienced by patients during treatment and can persist years after therapy ends. Physical exercise has been proposed as a strategy to improve different aspects of life of cancer patients, and is recommended as a therapy in cardio-oncology guidelines. Exercise interventions reduce fatigue and improve QoL in patients with both solid tumors and hematological malignancies, although there is a lack of awareness of exercise recommendations, timing, and referral to such programs. New evidence indicates that physical activities improve CRF, which can lead to a reduction in CV mortality. Furthermore, cardiac dysfunction is a side effect of many oncological treatments, which may be mitigated by exercise interventions according to preclinical studies and recent publications. Nevertheless, specific physical exercise programs are not widely used in cancer patients. Thus, the goal of this review was to describe the current evidence on the benefits of exercise in cancer patients, the gaps that remain, and an approach to exercise prescription.
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Improves Risk Assessment of Symptomatic Patients in Low-Risk Group Based on Current Guidelines
Authors: Wang Chengjian , Zhang Xiaomeng , Liu Chang , Zhang Chao , Sun Guolei , Zhou Jia
Published: June 2023

Background: The guidelines for evaluation and diagnosis of stable chest pain (SCP) released by American societies in 2021 (2021 GL) and European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in 2019 both recommended the estimation of pretest probability (PTP) by ESC-PTP model. Further risk assessment for the low-risk group according to 2021 GL (ESC-PTP ≤15%) is important but still remains unclear. Thus, the present study intended to comprehensively investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score (CACS) in these low-risk patients. Methods: From January 2017 to June 2019, we initially enrolled 8265 patients who were referred for CACS and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) for the assessment of SCP. PTP of each patient was estimated by ESC-PTP model. Patients with ESC-PTP ≤15% were finally included and followed up for major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) and utilization of invasive procedures until June 2022. The degree of coronary artery disease (CAD) on CCTA was defined as no CAD (0%), nonobstructive CAD (1–49%) and obstructive CAD (≥50%). Multivariate Cox proportional hazards and Logistic regression models were used to calculate adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), respectively. Results: A total of 5183 patients with ESC-PTP ≤15% were identified and 1.6% experienced MACE during the 4-year follow-up. The prevalence of no CAD and obstructive CAD decreased and increased significantly (p < 0.0001) in patients with higher CACS, respectively, and 62% had nonobstructive CAD among those with CACS >0, resulting in dramatically increasing ORs for any stenosis ≥50% and >0% across CACS strata. Higher CACS was also associated with an elevated risk of MACE (adjusted HR of 3.59, 13.47 and 6.58 when comparing CACS = 0–100, CACS >100 and CACS >0 to CACS = 0, respectively) and intensive utilization of invasive procedures. Conclusions: In patients for whom subsequent testing should be deferred according to 2021 GL, high CACS conveyed a significant probability of substantial stenoses and clinical endpoints, respectively. These findings support the potential role of CACS as a further risk assessment tool to improve clinical management in these low-risk patients.
Cerebral Infarction as the Primary Presentation of Acute Aortic Dissection
Authors: Zhou Li-Ping , Li Xiang-Min , Huang Guo-Qing , Zhang Fang-Jie
Published: June 2023

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics and outcome of patients with aortic dissection (AD) who present with an initial manifestation of cerebral infarction. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients who were diagnosed with AD and admitted to the emergency department from May 1, 2017 to May 1, 2022. Data was collected for variables including age, sex, clinical manifestation, past medical history, and laboratory test results. Results: Twenty-five patients (2.61%, 22 type A and 3 type B) showed cerebral infarction as the primary presentation for acute AD, while another 933 AD patients (471 type A and 462 type B) who presented with other symptoms served as the control group. Eighteen of the 25 patients (72%) were initially diagnosed with stroke, and the diagnosis of AD was missed. However, patients with a missed diagnosis of AD did not have significantly different mortality to those in whom AD was diagnosed (chi-square test, p > 0.9999). Patients with cerebral infarction as the first presentation had a higher incidence of type A AD than the control patients (p = 0.0002), while their mortality rate was also higher than the control group of AD patients (p < 0.0001). Furthermore, patients with cerebral infarction as the first presentation were more likely to have multiple organ dysfunction. Conclusions: AD with an initial presentation of cerebral infarction is a rare condition with high mortality. However, the initial failure to diagnose AD does not further increase patient mortality.
A Machine Learning Framework for Diagnosing and Predicting the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Ainiwaer Aikeliyaer , Hou Wen Qing , Kadier Kaisaierjiang , Rehemuding Rena , Liu Peng Fei , Maimaiti Halimulati , Qin Lian , Ma Xiang , Dai Jian Guo
Published: June 2023

Background: Although machine learning (ML)-based prediction of coronary artery disease (CAD) has gained increasing attention, assessment of the severity of suspected CAD in symptomatic patients remains challenging. Methods: The training set for this study consisted of 284 retrospective participants, while the test set included 116 prospectively enrolled participants from whom we collected 53 baseline variables and coronary angiography results. The data was pre-processed with outlier processing and One-Hot coding. In the first stage, we constructed a ML model that used baseline information to predict the presence of CAD with a dichotomous model. In the second stage, baseline information was used to construct ML regression models for predicting the severity of CAD. The non-CAD population was included, and two different scores were used as output variables. Finally, statistical analysis and SHAP plot visualization methods were employed to explore the relationship between baseline information and CAD. Results: The study included 269 CAD patients and 131 healthy controls. The eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model exhibited the best performance amongst the different models for predicting CAD, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.728 (95% CI 0.623–0.824). The main correlates were left ventricular ejection fraction, homocysteine, and hemoglobin (p < 0.001). The XGBoost model performed best for predicting the SYNTAX score, with the main correlates being brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), left ventricular ejection fraction, and glycated hemoglobin (p < 0.001). The main relevant features in the model predictive for the GENSINI score were BNP, high density lipoprotein, and homocysteine (p < 0.001). Conclusions: This data-driven approach provides a foundation for the risk stratification and severity assessment of CAD. Clinical Trial Registration: The study was registered in www.clinicaltrials.gov protocol registration system (number NCT05018715).
Pendekatan Dan Teori Dalam Studi Birokrasi pemerintahan
Authors: Jawaria
Published: June 2023

Birokrasi merupakan metode dalam suatu organisasi negara dengan berbagai macam tanggung jawab sehinggan memerlukan operasi manajemen sangat kompleks untuk terciptanya Good Govermant melalui pandangan seoarang Max Weber kita dapat menganalisis kinerja-kinerja para aparat birokrat. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data yaitu studi pustaka
A Greek Pontus TV Drama Makes Mockery Of Historical Facts
Authors: Tulun Teoman Ertuğrul
Published: June 2023

A Greek diaspora online media based in Australia has recently published a news item regarding the Greek dramatic TV series named “To Kokkino Potami” (Red River) which is said to have been broadcasted in Greek Open TV channel from October 6, 2019 to July 13, 2020 in 32 episodes. According to mentioned news item, the said historic romantic drama series is “based on the homonymous novel by Haris Tsirkinidis detailing the real events surrounding the Greek Pontian genocide”, and “follows the real-life story of a young couple from Pontos, a then Greek-populated region on the southern coast of the Black Sea during the 19th century.” As per the TV series’ director Manousos Manousakis, “One of the main aims of this series, is for the Greek Pontian genocide to be globally recognized and not just for our satisfaction and for the feeling of fairness as Greeks, but because a crime that is not punished historically keeps on getting repeated
Changing Rainfall Pattern in Pokhara Valley, Nepal
Authors: Niraula Nistha , Pokhrel Baijayanti Mala
Published: June 2023

Pokhara valley lies on the southern slope of the Annapurna Range in the Himalayas, Nepal. The mountain range blocks the monsoon originating from the Bay of Bengal in the monsoon season. Based on the observed rainfall data from 1991 to 2021 AD from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Government of Nepal (GoN), this study aims to assess the monthly, seasonal, and annual pattern of rainfall in Pokhara. Trend analysis for annual rainfall as well as seasonal and monthly rainfall was performed and a regression method was used to find the rate of increase or decrease of the rainfall. Pre- monsoon and monsoon seasons indicate both an upward and a downward trend, whereas post-monsoon and winter seasons illustrates the exact opposite. However, the average monthly rainfall indicates an upward trend, despite the fact that the annual rainfall exhibits both an increasing and a decreasing trend. According to the research, there are rising (+ve) and falling (-ve) trends for the different stations. Although both stations are very near, the precipitation varies broadly. Such massive variation within the short distance might be due to climate change, local wind effects, outflanking of hydraulic structures, and monsoon patterns.
Economic Literacy, Self-Control, Religiosity, and Consumption: A Mediation Study on Shopee Users’ Lifestyle
Authors: Supriyadi Lis , Puspita Rosana Eri
Published: June 2023

This study explores the impact of economic literacy, self-control, religiosity, and lifestyle on consumption behaviour among Shopee customers. The research method utilizes path analysis to identify the influence of lifestyle variables that have been considered. This study’s regression analysis revealed that economic literacy, self-control, and religiosity negatively impacted consumptive behaviour. The variables of economic literacy, on the other hand, have a strong positive impact on lifestyle. Furthermore, self-control and religiosity have a negative and minor impact on one’s lifestyle. Lifestyle variable routes can mediate the influence of economic literacy on wasteful behaviour in the analytical test. On the other hand, lifestyle cannot mitigate the impact of self-control and religiosity on consumption.