bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROGRAMLAMA EĞİTİMİNDE PROBLEME DAYALI ÖĞRENMEYE YÖNELİK ARDUINO ETKİNLİKLERİNİN KULLANILMASI: BİR EYLEM ARAŞTIRMASI
Authors: SİNAP Vahid , DEMİRER Veysel
Published: July 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı, programlama eğitiminde probleme dayalı öğrenmeye yönelik Arduino etkinliklerinin öğrencilerin programlama dersine yönelik tutumlarında ve problem çözme becerilerinde ne tür değişikliklere neden olduğunu saptamak ve sürece ilişkin öğrenci deneyimlerini belirlemektir. Araştırma bir devlet üniversitesinin Bilgisayar Teknolojileri programında öğrenim gören 26 öğrenci ile Programlama Dilleri dersi kapsamında 8 haftalık süre boyunca yürütülmüştür. Bu araştırmada eylem araştırması deseni kullanılmıştır. Nicel veriler programlamaya karşı tutum ölçeği ve problem çözme becerileri ölçeği ile elde edilmiştir. Nitel veriler ise görüşme ve gözlem tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Nicel verilerin analizi sürecinde bağımlı örneklemler t-testi kullanılmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler ile gözlem verileri ise betimsel olarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonunda öğrencilerin programlamaya yönelik tutum ve problem çözme becerileri ön-test/son-test puanları arasında anlamlı düzeyde yükselme olduğu görülmüştür. Gerçekleştirilen görüşmeler sonucunda öğrencilerin genelinin etkinliklere ilişkin olumlu görüşlere sahip olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca, yapılan gözlemler de öğrencilerin programlamaya yönelik olumlu görüşler geliştirdiğini, problem çözme becerilerinde artış olduğunu ortaya koymuştur.
HARMANLANMIŞ ÖĞRETİME HAZIRBULUNUŞLUK ÖLÇEĞİNİN TÜRKÇE UYARLAMA ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: MIHCI TÜRKER Pınar , ÖZTÜRK Mücahit
Published: July 2022

Bu araştırmada harmanlanmış öğretime hazırbulunuşluk ölçeği uyarlama çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu ölçek ile öğretmen adaylarının harmanlanmış öğretime ne düzeyde hazır oldukları belirlenmek istenmiştir. Ölçeğin uyarlanması sürecinde öncelikle dil geçerliliği yapılmıştır. Daha sonra ölçeğin yapı geçerliğinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla açımlayıcı faktör analizi ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizinden; güvenirliğinin değerlendirilmesinde ise madde toplam korelasyon değerlerinden, alt %27-üst %27 grupların madde ortalama puanlarının karşılaştırılması için İlişkisiz T-testinden ve iç tutarlılık güvenirlik katsayısı Cronbach Alfa testinden yararlanılmıştır. Bu kapsamda 503 öğretmen adayı ile çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda ölçeğin tüm değerlerinin kabul edilebilir düzeylerde olduğu ve ölçek ile öğretmen adaylarının harmanlanmış öğretime hazırbulunuşluk düzeylerinin belirlenebileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Study of morphological patterns of dermatophytosis
Authors: R. Harshini Aishwarya , Jacob Sheba M. , Sharada R. G.
Published: July 2022

Background: Dermatophytosis (tinea) refers to the superficial mycosis of keratinized tissues like hair, skin or nail caused by dermatophytes. It is a problem of significant importance because of the increasing trend in the number of cases that are unresponsive to treatment and presenting with recurrence.

Methods: 148 patients with dermatophytosis attending the outpatient department of dermatology were enrolled based on inclusion and exclusion criteria during the 3-month time period between April 2021 and June 2021.

Results: Out of the 148 cases, 93 (62.83%) were males and 55 (37.16%) were females. Highest number of cases were seen in the age group 21–30 with 61 (41.21%) cases. Among the 148 cases, 139 (93.91%) cases presented with dermatophytosis at a single site while 9 (6.09%) cases had multiple sites of dermatophytosis. Out of the 139 cases who had dermatophytosis at a single site, 77 cases (55.39%) were found to have corporis pattern.

Conclusions: The most common pattern of dermatophytosis found was the annular pattern and young males were the most commonly affected population.
Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Martinez Arismendi Jose Luis , Zepeda Torres Jose Maria , Osuna Gutierrez Felix , Fischert Melendez Laura , Gutiérrez García Grecia Jazmín , Padilla Paola Lizette
Published: July 2022

Since the onset of the SARS-Cov2 pandemic, new data and peculiarities have emerged within the range of manifestations caused by this virus. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) affects a small percentage of pediatric patients infected with SARS CoV 2 and characterized by fever, lab evidence of inflammation, multisystem involvement, and severe illness requiring hospitalization. Cutaneous findings are often present in these patients and are notable for their heterogeneity and poor characterization. We present case of pediatric patient with COVID-19 and cutaneous manifestations consistent with a multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
Effect of Concomitant Drug Use on the Onset and Exacerbation of Diabetes Mellitus in Everolimus-Treated Cancer
Authors: Ohyama Katsuhiro , Tanaka Hiroyuki , Hori Yusuke
Published: July 2022

Purpose: Everolimus-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) outcomes include everolimus-resistant tumors and poor hyperglycemia outcomes, which lead to various other negative clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of associations between concomitant drug treatment and time to DM event occurrence (onset or exacerbation) on the outcomes of everolimus-induced DM in patients with cancer. Methods: Data from the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report database (JADER) were used, and patient drug use, time of DM event occurrence, and DM outcomes were determined from patient records. Associations between concomitant drug groups with everolimus and DM event occurrence were then evaluated for patients with both good and poor DM outcomes. Results: Top ten groups used concomitantly were drugs for the treatment of hypertension (HT), controlled DM, constipation, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, insomnia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, anemia, and gastritis. Among them, only HT, controlled DM, and hyperlipidemia were associated with DM event occurrence. These three drug groups were examined by the outcome of everolimus concomitant usage and revealed a significantly shorter time to DM event occurrence for patients with poor outcomes than for those with good outcomes (p = 0.015) among patients without a concomitant drug for DM. Each of these three drug groups was analyzed on patients who were concomitantly administered with one of each drug group with everolimus and revealed a significantly shorter time to DM event occurrence for patients with poor outcomes than for those with good outcomes in patients who received concomitant HT drugs (p = 0.006). Moreover, among the four HT drug categories, calcium channel blockers were significantly associated with poor outcomes (odds ratio, 2.18 [1.09–4.34], p = 0.028). Conclusion: To prevent everolimus-induced poor DM outcomes, early DM detection and treatment are necessary, and the effect of the concomitant drug should be considered before initiating everolimus treatment.
​Assessment of Soil and Water Conservation Practices and its Implication on Soil Physicochemical Properties, at West Guji Zone, Gelana Woreda, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Tamiru Haile , Bussa Bayisa , Geneti Tadele
Published: July 2022

Background: Land degradation is one of the major challenges in developing nations like Ethiopia. The study was conducted on both conserved and non-conserved land. A total of 18 composite soil samples were collected from the top 0-20 cm soil depths to analyze the selected physical and chemical properties of soil. Methods: For data analysis one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used. From our observation soil and water conservation practice which is found in our study area was soil cut-off drains, waterways, bunds and bench terrace and also traditionally they use horizontal plough, land rotation, crop rotation and mulching soil management. Result: The results revealed that soil chemical and physical properties: soil organic matter, available phosphorous, soil pH, cation exchange capacity, bulk density and soil moisture shows significant difference between conserved and non-conserved lands. However soil texture and total nitrogen shows no significant difference. The non-conserved land had low organic matter, Cation exchange capacity, total nitrogen, available phosphorous, soil moisture and with highest bulk density. Further research is recommended to study the magnitude of the effects and a better understanding of sustainable soil and water conservation practices.
Nutraceutical Prospective Performance of Functional Beverages in Current Scenario- As a Vector for Well Being: A Review
Authors: Sahrawat Neha , Chaturvedi Neelam
Published: July 2022

The current era manifest mounting appreciation of the salient function of foods and beverages in disease anticipation and management. The consequence, invention and infliction of functional foods and beverages have secured a large amount of significance as they endow with healthiness ahead of the fundamental nutritional role for the well-being. At this time, beverages are far and wide the greatest dynamic functional food group for the reason that of expediency and opportunity to congregate consumer demands for effortlessness in the distribution and shelf life stability. Furthermore, they are an outstanding furnishing medium for nutritive and bioactive compounds counting plant extracts, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, minerals, vitamins, prebiotics, antioxidants and probiotics. Nevertheless, the distinct concerns have been elevated to a higher position over their security where functional beverages characterize a significant prospect domestically and internationally. Progress of superior delineates and scientifically verified goods will facilitate to boost customer assurance in functional food categories. This present review delineates on the scientific proceedings towards the rising zone of commercialized functional drinks/beverages making a focus on prospective well-being associated to its utilization.
​Food Drying: A Review
Authors: Adeyeye Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan , Ashaolu Tolulope Joshua , Babu Ayenampudi Surendra
Published: July 2022

Foods are complex biological substances that are obtained from animal or plant origin and because of that they contain high moisture contents which make them highly perishable and thereby requiring preservation in some forms. This review assessed different techniques of drying food and optimization of drying parameters to obtain good and acceptable quality food products. Among the useful processes used in preserving food products reviewed is minimal processing, dehydration or drying. The authors explored the available literature from journals, textbooks and search engines to develop this review paper. Food dehydration or drying is used to reduce losses and improving food commercial value. The use of artificial dryers has been found to reduce drying time when compared with natural drying method although at higher consumption level. Natural drying methods are sun drying and solar drying which could involve the use of solar dryers. Artificial drying methods are radiation, freeze drying, osmotic drying, dielectric drying etc. Novel technologies like microencapsulation and nanotechnology are increasingly used in food drying. Microencapsulation has been found to improve the stability of nutrients, preventing ingredient interactions and degradation as the coating matrix effectively separates particles and prevents them from contacting each other. Nanotechnology has found wide applications in food production, processing and packaging. Nanotechnology is an emerging technology that could impact every aspect of food system from cultivation and production of food to processing, packaging, transportation, shelf life and bioavailability of nutrients in foods.
Effect of Amalgamation of Quinoa on Contents of Essential Amino Acids, Proximates, Dialyzable Minerals and Storage Stability of Gluten and Egg Free Maize Muffins
Authors: . Jyoti , Sangwan Veenu , Rani Varsha
Published: July 2022

Background: Recently there has been increasing interest in the production of gluten-free (GF) foods from pseudo-cereals, without celiac activity, in order to fulfil the specific needs of people affected by celiac disease. Bakery products, particularly gluten-free muffins, represent one of the most consumed foods around the world and may be an interesting objective. Methods: The present study assessed the nutritional composition, dialyzable mineral contents, lysine, methionine and storage stability of maize and quinoa muffins. Result: The substitution of maize flour with quinoa flour augmented the crude protein (8.96 to 11.14%), fat (24.70 to 27.77%), fibre (1.54 to 6.28%), ash (1.86 to 2.62%) and carbohydrate (42.76 to 29.07%) in muffins. The lysine and methionine contents of quinoa muffins were 122.4 and 85.4 per cent higher than control muffins. The muffins could be stored at room temperature up to 3 days without any food additive. The distinctive protein, essential amino acid and mineral characteristics of quinoa muffins open a new promising prospect for utilization of quinoa flour not only on industrial scale but also at household scale, for prevention of hidden hunger and malnutrition. Quinoa muffins can also cater to the needs of wellness market segment with taste.
Proximate Composition and Fibre Fraction of Pearl Millet Fodder as Influenced by Different Nutrient Management Practices
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Ram Hardev , Kumar Rakesh , Meena R.K. , Meena B.L. , . Manisha , Kumar Deepak
Published: July 2022

Background: Quality traits of forage crops are largely influenced by various agronomic management practices at field conditions in different climatic strata. Judicious use of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients may sustain soil health, fodder productivity and quality. Keeping above facts in view an experiment was conducted for evaluation of nutrient management practices to increase fodder quality of pearl millet. Methods: The experiment was carried out during kharif season (2019-20) at Agronomy Research Farm, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal and laid out in randomized block design with eight treatments, viz., T1: Absolute control; T2: 100% RDF; T3: 100% RDF + Cow urine foliar spray; T4: 100% RDF + PGPR; T5: 100% RDF + PGPR + Cow urine foliar spray; T6: 75% RDF + Cow urine foliar spray; T7: 75% RDF + PGPR and T8: 75% RDF + PGPR + Cow urine foliar spray. Each treatment had three replications. Result: The results showed that the fodder proximate principles viz., dry matter, crude protein, ether extract and total ash content increase by 27.04, 21.33, 24.06 and 31.17% respectively, with T5 treatment than absolute control. The cell wall constituents such as neutral detergent fibre (63.99%), acid detergent fibre (39.50%) and acid detergent lignin (5.60%) were also lower in T5 treatment over the other treatments. It can be concluded that the fodder quality of pearl millet significantly better with application of T5 treatment, that was found statistically at par with T4 treatment. Which, will further strengthen and sustain the performance of livestock in terms of health and milk production.
Effect of Soluble Silica on the Plant Growth, Leaves Chlorophyll Content and Bulb Quality of the Garlic (Allium sativum L.) against Drought Stress
Authors: Goyal Harsha , Bafna Angurbala , Vyas Nagesh , Gupta Rohan
Published: July 2022

Background: Garlic is an aromatic spice with nutritional and medicinal values. Climatic variations such as drought, adversely affect Garlic’s morpho-physiological, biochemical attributes and diminish its bulb quality. Soluble silica is a plant-available form of silicon (Si). Silica is beneficial for plant’s healthy growth especially against stress conditions. The present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of soluble silica on the garlic plant growth, leaves chlorophyll content and bulb quality against drought stress. Methods: Garlic was cultivated during the Rabi season (2019-2020) in the experimental field Lohar pipliya (Dewas), India. Randomized experimental blocks consisted of six treatments as follows: T1- Control (well-watered), T2- Drought stress (water supply reduced by about 50%), T3- Drought + a basal dose of NPK fertilizers (BDF) in soil, T4, T5, T6- Drought + BDF + foliar sprays of 7.5, 10 and 12.5 ml L-1 soluble silica respectively. Silica sprays were applied seven-time at a regular interval of 15-days. After 120-days of sowing, plant growth in terms of plants height and number of leaves plant-1 were measured. 120-days leaves chlorophyll, MDA and proline content were estimated. Garlic bulb’s quality in terms of fresh-dry weight and diameter were recorded at the final harvest. Result: Results revealed that drought significantly reduced Garlic’s plant height, bulb quality (weight and diameter), chlorophyll (Chl-a and Chl-b) and increased MDA, proline content in contrast to the well-watered garlic. Fertilizers (BDF) feebly improved garlic bulb quality. However, fertilizers (BDF) supplemented with soluble silica sprays (7.5 ml L-1 less than 12.5 ml L-1 less than 10 ml L-1) significantly increased plant height, bulb weight and diameter, leaves chlorophyll, proline and reduced MDA content over the drought-stressed Garlic. Fertilizers (BDF) supplemented with Soluble silica maintained plant water content, reduced oxidative stress and increased leaves chlorophyll content. These resulted in good quality garlic bulbs in terms of weight and diameter despite the drought stress.
Study on Biometrics of Selected Coconut Varieties for the Development of a Drone Spraying and Harvesting System for Coconut Palms
Authors: Kailashkumar B. , Sivakumar S.S. , Gunasekar J. John , Padmanathan P.K. , Albert V. Alex , Ravikumar R.
Published: July 2022

Background: Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is a significant cash crop in the humid tropics of India. The quality, variety and types of coconut palm vary from one place to other. Nowadays, the lack of skilled climbers for tree climbing is a serious problem experienced by coconut farmers. The adoption of drone technology in coconut cultivation is considered to enhance the productivity of coconut. The current study aimed to study the biometrics of different varieties of coconut trees to design and develop a drone-based spraying and harvesting system which suits all types of coconut palms. Methods: The major parameters influencing drone spraying and harvesting design are crop, machine and meteorological parameters. The crop parameters for the palms were measured by using standard techniques. The prominent varieties include West coast tall, Coconut - ALR (CN) 1, Coconut - ALR (CN) 3, Chowghat orange dwarf, Chowghat green dwarf, Malaysian yellow dwarf, East coast tall and Chandra Kalpa were selected. The biometric data were observed from the randomly selected healthy coconut trees. Result: The eight major coconut varieties were selected and their biometric data was observed. It was concluded that the observations aided in deciding the design of the drone components as well as the spraying and harvesting mechanism suitable for coconut palms.
Higher Temperature had Positive Effects on Seed Germination of Glycyrrhiza glabra under NaCl Stress
Authors: Dong Xinping , Zhao Zhilong , Ma Xia , Li Xiao , Ma Miao
Published: July 2022

Background: Agricultural soils are affected by secondary salinization due to the fragile ecological environment and lack of scientific management. It is of interest to utilize the germplasm resources of salt-tolerant plants and improve their salinity stress resistance. Seed germination of the medicinal halophyte Glycyrrhiza glabra is affected by soil salt content and temperature during seeding. This study determined the favourable soil temperature for G. glabra seed germination in salinised soil. Methods: Four sodium chloride concentration gradients (control, hyposaline, medium-saline and hypersaline) and 3 temperatures (low- medium- and high temperature) were used for a total of 12 treatments; 30 seeds were utilised in each treatment and each treatment was repeated 3 times. Result: G. glabra seed germination indexes significantly decreased with increased salt concentration. Interestingly, higher temperature could improve the salt tolerance of seeds. Seed germination percentages of hyposaline, medium-saline and hypersaline treatments were higher at elevated temperature than those at low temperature by 33.53%, 127.1% and 41.7%, respectively and were higher than those at medium temperature by 14.1%, 121.6% and 54.6% respectively. Therefore, G. glabra seeds growing in saline habitats should be sown in summer. This study provided a scientific basis for medicinal plant cultivation in salinised soil.
Effect of PEG-simulated Drought Stress on Seed Germination of Three Medicinal Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza) Species
Authors: Hou Mingcai , Ma Miao
Published: July 2022

Background: Glycyrrhiza is an important medicinal plant that has been in shortage in recent years because of high demand and exhaustive harvesting. Investigating the drought tolerance of liquorice species can inform the artificial cultivation of liquorice under different water conditions and help address the shortage. Methods: Seeds of G. uralensis, G. glabra and G. inflata were treated with different concentrations of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-6000 solutions to simulate different levels of drought stress. The germination process germination rate, germination index, vigour index, stress tolerance index and recovery germination percentage of seeds were measured. Drought tolerance was evaluated using the membership function. Result: Low concentrations of PEG promoted the seed germination of G. glabra and G. inflata, whereas high concentrations inhibited the seed germination of all three plants. The degree of inhibition increased with increasing PEG concentration. Under mild PEG stress, the drought tolerance of G. uralensis was highest and that of G. glabra was the lowest. However, under severe PEG stress, the drought tolerance of G. glabra was the highest and that of G. uralensis was the lowest. Therefore, seeds of G. uralensis should be sown in relatively moist soil and those of G. glabra in relatively arid soil.
Vermicompost Enhances the Effectiveness of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Cowpea Development and Nutrient Uptake
Authors: Atakli S. Bice , Şahin S. , Ceritoglu M. , Çağatay H.F.
Published: July 2022

Background: Optimum plant nutrition with various organic and inorganic fertilizers such as synthetic fertilizer, compost, mycorrhiza and bacterial isolations have a pivotal role in agricultural production. This study was laid out to observe the combined impact of mycorrhiza and vermicompost treatments on plant growth and nutrient uptake of cowpea. Methods: The experiment was laid out under controlled greenhouse conditions at Tokat Gaziosmanpaþa University in 2021. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and vermicompost treatments were used in the experiment. The experiment was laid out in split-plot randomized complete design with three replications. Result: Individual performance of vermicompost amendment was more effective on nutrient uptake and seedling growth compared with alone mycorrhizal treatment and control. However, the combined application of mycorrhiza and vermicompost exhibited a remarkable synergistic impact on each other. In particular, combined application of vermicompost and mycorrhizal fungi induced leaf phosphorus content up to 72% over control seedlings. In conclusion, vermicompost both increased effectiveness of mycorrhizal fungi and also promoted nutrient uptake, dry matter accumulation and seedling growth in cowpea.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION: AN EXTENSION OF DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY
Authors:   Instructional Management Division, Instructional and Training Department, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training Centre, Defence Technology Institute, Nonthaburi, Thailand, Tantawutho Titikorn , Khongphueng Vipada ,   Defence Technology Information Division, Knowledge and Publication Management Department, Defence Technology Institute, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Published: July 2022

The defense industry has played a major impact in enhancing global economy. S-curve 11th is the target industry which promotes Eastern Economic Corridor (ECC) in Thailand. The state-of-the-art in defense technology is increasing all the time including Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) which can be used for the media production in defense technology. UAS pilots for media production in defense technology are different from other UAS pilots. They require hard and soft skills such as management, decision, planning and knowledge for controller and cinematography including ability to choose and operate the right equipment for filming aerial movies properly and creative talent to film movies. The UAS knowledge and controller can be learned from a remoted pilot license course but the soft skills can be partly developed from experiences. The purpose of this study is to lay guideline for using the UAS media production in defense technology with the expectation of providing specific views and multiple domains in research area. It is a combination of engineering, science, art and management. The content in this article is based on experiences from UAS operation.
DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES IN MUNICIPAL SDGS FROM COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE PERSPECTIVE
Authors:   Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Regional Design and Development, University of Nagasaki, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, Ishida Satoshi
Published: July 2022

Collaborative governance is gaining attention as a model for improving public administration and increasing citizens' trust in government. Over the past two decades, theoretical and empirical studies have considered mechanisms for new forms of governance, and a variety of evidence assures that stakeholders can come together and work cooperatively to solve mutual problems. Existing research indicates that collaborative governance can be a possible alternative to command-and-control or adversarial policymaking and its implementation. In addition, there is interest in research that recognizes the variables that influence collaborative governance outcomes and whether collaboration is successful. These include the initial conditions of a collaborative process and essential elements of collaborative placemaking, such as trust-building and facilitative leadership. This study analyzes the literature on collaborative governance in terms of theoretical and empirical aspects, focusing on municipal SDGs in Japan. The SDGs are aimed at sustainable development in both developed and developing countries, and recently even in Japan, some local governments have been actively working to rethink their existing policies in terms of SDGs. This study examines the drivers, conditions, and challenges of collaborative governance from the perspective of municipal SDGs.
PATTERNS OF EVERYDAY TECHNOLOGY: SMALL MACHINES IMPACTING LIFE IN COLONIAL PUNJAB
Authors:   Ph.D, Punjab State Council for Science & Technology, Chandigarh, India, Thakur Mandakini
Published: July 2022

Colonial Punjab in the late nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century was characterized by considerable socio-economic changes brought up by mostly due to the introduction and adoption of new everyday life technologies which impacted the life of the average person in both urban and rural areas. This research article elaborates the impact of novel technology of electricity and associated items like the electric fan and bulb and everyday machines of bicycle, sewing-machine and typewriter on the colonial Punjabi society. The article reveals that within a short span of time, electricity and everyday machines successfully perforated all sections and made life easier and comfortable for the general public in colonial Punjab. The bicycle and sewing machine and typewriter empowered people in general and women in particular, making them move freely and also helping them to earn livelihood. The Indian reform organizations started advocating sewing machine for Indian women’s upliftment. The successful assimilation of everyday western technologies was perhaps one of the best positive outcomes of colonialism which gives credibility to the fact that technology when used for welfare is always progressive.
Peculiarities of the state of health of water transport workers
Authors: Lazareva N. V. , Guretskaya Yu. Ya. , Udalov Yu. D.
Published: July 2022

The article analyzes in detail the dynamics of the state of health, the movement of the contingent and the impact of harmful factors on the somatic health of water transport workers in a comparative aspect, depending on the time and degree of exposure to various professional factors.
How Anaesthesiology Helped to Fight the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Portugal
Authors: Lemos Paulo , Guedes Alexandra , P. Martins António , Branco Carmo , Lobo Clara , Mourão Joana , S. Pinto José , Serrano Nuno , Abrunhosa Rosário , Cadilha Susana , Almeida Valentina
Published: July 2022

Introduction: The dissemination of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, namely in Portugal, demanded an organizational and clinical reaction from the Portuguese National Health Service. With the unpredictable impact of COVID-19 infected patients redefining hospital logistics, reducing non-priority elective care and extending the hospital capacity for critical care patients made mobilizing a significant part of human resources a priority. We conducted a national survey to monitor the contribution and the role of anaesthesiologists belonging to the 53 Portuguese National Health Service hospitals in the first wave fight against the pandemic.Material and Methods: This prospective cross-sectional observational study used a weekly survey sent to the Directors of the Anaesthesiology Departments of all Portuguese National Health Service hospitals, between the period of 13th April and 21st June 2020. Directors were asked about human resources, hospital logistics, anaesthetic activity and residency programs in their departments as well as contingency plans facing the impact of the pandemic growth in the PNHS.Results: Contingency strategy for all Portuguese National Health Service hospitals planned for a total of 1524 level III critical care beds during the initial phases of the pandemic, an increase of 151% from the existing 607 level III critical care beds in Portugal in January 2020. This re-configuration effort of the Portuguese National Health Service was only possible due to the partial or total suspension of non-urgent elective activity that reached over 90% of these institutions in the first pandemic months (March and April) and the deployment of anaesthesiologists from their normal activities to the treatment of critical care patients. During the peak of the first pandemic wave, 209 anaesthesiology specialists and 170 trainees (22.9% of the total anaesthesiologist’s staff in the Portuguese National Health Service) were deployed in critical care. There was an almost complete interruption of the residency program rotation in 70.4% of hospitals with anaesthesiology residents, between March and April 2020.Conclusion: During the first pandemic wave there was an effective and fast reorganisation of the Portuguese National Health Service in order to increase level III critical care beds, which might have contributed to the low mortality rates in Portugal. We believe that this could have also been a result of the contribution given by all public anaesthesiology departments.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Elektronik untuk Guru SMK Lingua Prima
Authors: Nopriyanti Nopriyanti , Kurniawan Elfahmi Dwi , Darlius Darlius , Harlin Harlin
Published: July 2022

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini dilakukan di SMK Lingua Prima Indralaya dengan tema "Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Elektronik untuk Guru SMK Lingua Prima". Kegiatan pelatihan ini dilakukan secara tatap muka dengan melaksanakan protokol kesehatan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membekali guru-guru SMK menggunakan aplikasi Canva yang membantu membuat media elektronik secara online. Selain itu, melalui pelatihan ini diharapkan guru mampu menghasilkan media elektronik yang kreatif dan inovatif.Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 27-28 Oktober 2021 di SMK Lingua Prima. Peserta pelatihan berjumlah 21 guru SMK Lingua Prima. Kegiatan pelatihan guru SMK Lingua Prima terdiri dari kegiatan teori dan praktik. Indikator keberhasilan pelatihan ditandai dengan: (1) kemampuan para peserta untuk menginstal dan membuat akun Canva (2). Kemampuan peserta dalam membuat media elektronik berbasis Canva. Hasil yang didapatkan dari kegiatan pelatihan ini yaitu guru memiliki keterampilan menggunakan aplikasi canva untuk membuat media pembelajaran elektronik. Setelah pelatihan ini dilaksanakan terlihat dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam mengembangkan media pembelajaran yang kreatif dan inovatif.  This Community Service was carried out at Lingua Prima Indralaya Vocational School with the theme "Training for Making Electronic Learning Media for Teachers of Lingua Prima Vocational School". This training activity is carried out face-to-face by implementing health protocols. This activity aims to equip SMK teachers to use the CANVA application, which helps create electronic media online. In addition, through this training, teachers are expected to be able to produce creative and innovative electronic media. The activity will be held on 27-28 October 2021 at Lingua Prima Vocational School. The training participants were 21 teachers of Lingua Prima Vocational School. The teacher training activities of Lingua Prima Vocational School consist of theoretical and practical activities. The indicators for the success of the training are: (1) the ability of the participants to install and create a Canva account (2). Participants' ability to create Canva-based electronic media. The results obtained from this training activity are that teachers have the skills to use the Canva application to create electronic learning media. After this training was carried out, it was seen that it could improve the ability of teachers to develop creative and innovative learning media.
Pelatihan Eco Printing bagi Masyarakat Desa Sungai Pandan Kecamatan Batu Ampar Kabupaten Kubu Raya
Authors: Trisianawati Eka , Dafrita Ivan Eldes , Sari Mustika , Sulistyani Henny , Herditya Herditya , Nawawi Nawawi
Published: July 2022

Potensi alam desa Sungai Pandan, Kecamatan Batu Ampar Kabupaten Kubu Raya yang melimpah, belum optimal dimanfaatkan oleh warga masyarakat. Kelompok ibu-ibu PKK Desa Sungai Pandan masih membutuhkan keterampilan dalam mengelola potensi desa. Dalam rangka menciptakan masyarakat mandiri dengan memanfaatkan potensi dan keunggulan wilayah masing-masing secara bertahap dan berkelanjutan, maka program studi pendidikan biologi IKIP PGRI Pontianak mengadakan pelatihan Eco Printing yang diikuti 11 orang ibu-ibu PKK Desa Sungai Pandan. Metode pelaksanaan program PKM ini adalah sebagai berikut; 1) Persiapan, 2) Analisa kebutuhan mitra, 3) Perancangan Eco-printing, 4) Pelatihan Eco-Printing, 5) Evaluasi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 10 Agustus 2021, Teknik Eco Printing digunakan dalam pelatihan adalah teknik pukul (pounding) yang diaplikasikan pada Toot Bag Kanvas. Peserta merasakan bahwa kegiatan pelatihan sangat bermakna dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan, dan dapat dikembangkan lagi untuk dapat dijual atau dipasarkan baik manual maupun secara online, sehingga kegiatan yang telah dilakukan dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan warga di Desa Sungai Kupah melalui penjulan Toot Bag Kanvas. The community has not optimally utilized the abundant natural potential of Sungai Pandan Village, Batu Ampar District, Kubu Raya Regency. The group of PKK women in Sungai Pandan Village still needs skills in managing village potential. In order to create an independent community by utilizing the potential and advantages of each region gradually and sustainably, the Biology Education Study Program of IKIP PGRI Pontianak held an Eco Printing training attended by 11 PKK women from Sungai Pandan Village. The method of implementing this PKM program is as follows; 1) Preparation, 2) Analysis of partner needs, 3) Eco-printing design, 4) Eco-Printing Training, 5) Evaluation. In the activity carried out on August 10, 2021, the Eco Printing technique used in training was the pounding technique applied to the Canvas Toot Bag. Participants felt that the training activities were significant in increasing knowledge. They could be further developed to be sold or marketed both manually and online so that the activities carried out can improve the welfare of residents in Sungai Kupah Village through the sale of Canvas Toot Bags.
Pemberdayaan Anak Melalui Kegiatan Belajar, Bermain, dan Mngeksplorasi (BBM) dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar di Desa Ligarmukti
Authors: Hsb Akmal Rizki Gunawan , Hakim Alwi , Hambali Yoyo , Suprianto Agus
Published: July 2022

: Proses pembelajaran formal maupun non-formal sama-sama memiliki hambatan belajar, seperti halnya motivasi belajar, media pembelajaran serta metode yang digunakan. Maka diperlukan kegiatan yang dapat menunjang serta menjadi pembeda bagi suasana kelas yang monoton dan kurang asik. Bersamaan dengan hal ini kemudian dilakukan sebuah upaya kegiatan, yang dinamakan kegiatan BBM (belajar, bermain dan mengeksplorasi) yang bertujuan untuk mendukung semangat serta menghilangkan kejenuhan belajar anak usia sekolah dasar, terutama anak di desa Ligarmukti. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah action research, yang mana digunakan metode riset dalam pemecahan masalah, terjadi interaksi langsung antara penulis dan client dalam mencapai tujuan pengabdian. Kegiatan yang dilaksanakan pada 6-7 November 2021 ini membuahkan hasil, yaitu terjadi peningkatan motivasi belajar dalam diri anak. Hal itu  dilihat dari antusias 85% dari 32 anak usia sekolah dasar untuk mengikuti kegiatan dengan semangat, mereka lebih aktif dalam mengemukakan pendapat, lebih interaktif atau tidak malu-malu.   Both formal and non-formal learning processes have learning barriers, such as learning motivation, learning media and methods used. So we need activities that can support and be a differentiator for a monotonous and less cool class atmosphere. Simultaneously with this, an activity effort was then carried out, called the BBM activity (learning, playing and exploring) which aims to support enthusiasm and eliminate boredom in learning for elementary school age children, especially children in Ligarmukti village. The method used in this community service is action research, where research methods are used in problem solving, there is a direct interaction between the author and the client in achieving the goals of the service. The activity, which was held on 6-7 November 2021, yielded results, namely an increase in learning motivation in children. This can be seen from the enthusiasm of 85% of 32 elementary school age children to participate in activities with enthusiasm, they are more active in expressing opinions, more interactive or not shy.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Tentang Pradiabetes dan Gaya Hidup Sehat sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Terjadinya Diabetes pada Kelompok Pekerja
Authors: Prasetiani Abigael Grace , Werdani Yesiana Dwi Wahyu
Published: July 2022

Pradiabetes menjadi deteksi awal dan pengembangan terjadinya diabetes mellitus tanpa gejala. Orang yang telah didiagnosa diabetes melitus dulunya tidak sadar kalau mengalami pradiabetes karena kurangnya pengetahuan/informasi atau memiliki pengetahuan yang sangat rendah. Resiko tinggi terkena pradiabetes kebanyakan pada pekerja kantor yang lebih banyak duduk daripada beraktivitas. Pradiabetes dapat dicegah dengan cara perubahan gaya hidup yang sehat. Sangat penting bagi semua orang khususnya pekerja kantor untuk mendapatkan informasi maupun promosi kesehatan supaya dapat mengadopsi perilaku sehat. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang prediabetes kepada pekerja. Sasaran kegiatan diikuti oleh 14 guru. Model kegiatan adalah penyuluhan kesehatan, sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan semua guru diminta untuk mengerjakan soal sebanyak 10 soal (pretest dan post-test) tentang pradiabetes. Kegiatan ini dilakukan pada tanggal 30 Maret 2022. Hasil pengabdian ini didapatkan para guru memiliki antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan ini dibuktikan dari adanya peningkatan hasil pretest dan post-test selain itu banyak pertanyaan yang diajukan setelah penyuluhan. Simpulan pada kegiatan ini adalah adanya peningkatan pengetahuan tentang prediabetes dan gaya hidup sehat. Saran untuk kegiatan selanjutnya adalah deteksi dini dan intervensi seperti aktivitas fisik. Prediabetes develops into early detection and increases diabetes mellitus non-symptoms. People with diabetes mellitus are unaware of prediabetes bygone because minimalize information or knowledge about prediabetes. People are working in offices more inactive, and they have a high risk. Prediabetes could prevent to change of behaviour to healthy behaviour. It is essential for everyone, especially working people, to get information and health promotion to adopt healthy behaviour. The social activity aims to increase knowledge about prediabetes among working people—teachers are an object of this activity. The activity model is health education. Before and after health education, teachers filled out pretest and post-test about prediabetes. The activity was scheduled for March 30, 2022. The teacher’s enthusiasm and the result of the pretest and post-test increased, and they asked after health education. The activity outcome was increased knowledge about prediabetes and a healthy lifestyle. The activity implies early detection and physical activity as changes in health behaviour.
Pelatihan Surat Menyurat Digital Bagi Perangkat Desa Mekarmukti Kecamatan Cikarang Utara Kabupaten Bekasi untuk Mengurangi Penggunaan Kertas
Authors: Safitri Wiji , Hermiati Novi Fitria , Huda Miftakul , Nugraha Arief Teguh
Published: July 2022

Surat menyurat adalah bagian yang tidak bisa dipisahkan oleh Perangkat Desa. Penggunaan surat digital sebaiknya sudah dilakukan untuk mengurangi penggunaan kertas dan mempercepat proses surat sampai kepada penerima. Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk membuat surat digital, mengarsip surat, dan mengirim surat dalam bentuk digital. Pelatihan diikuti oleh 17 perangkat Desa Mekarmukti, Cikarang Utara, Kabupaten Bekasi. Metode yang dipergunakan adalah perencanaan, pelaksanan, dan observasi. Waktu pelaksanaan pelatihan ini selama satu hari pada tanggal 28 Januari 2022.  Selain itu, dipergunakan metode cooperative learning yang bertujuan agar peserta aktif. Evaluasi pelatihan adalah pelatihan sangat baik, dari sisi materi dan pembicara. Untuk program selanjutnya, dibuat tim untuk menularkan kepada perangkat desa setempat mengenai pembuatan surat digital. Correspondence is an inseparable part of the Village Apparatus. The use of digital mail should have been done to reduce paper use and speed up the process of letters reaching the recipient. This training aims to create digital letters, archive letters, and send letters in digital form. The training was attended by 17 officials from Mekarmukti Village, North Cikarang, Bekasi Regency. The method used is planning, implementation, and observation. Training implemented on one day, 28th January 2022. In addition, cooperative learning methods aim to make participants active. The training evaluation is a very good training, in terms of material and speakers. For the next program, a team was created to transmit to local village officials about making digital letters.
Ludo Lantai Sehat: Alat Edukasi Gizi Interaktif dari Limbah Plastik bagi Kader Posyandu Teratai 2 Bekasi
Authors: Anwar Khoirul , Magdalena Kristina , Rinalda Aulia Rizki , Wulanningsih Nadya , Murti Ningsih Raden Ajeng Wahyu
Published: July 2022

Status gizi dan kesehatan ibu dan anak merupakan faktor penentu kualitas manusia. Kekurangan gizi yang terjadi pada saat dalam kandungan dan awal kehidupan akan beresiko menderita penyakit tidak menular (PTM) dan penyakit infeksi. Prevalensi kurang energi kronis (KEK) pada wanita hamil dan tidak hamil di kabupaten/kota Bekasi tahun 2018 sebesar 7,85% dan 11,80% dan prevalensi gizi kurang dan gizi lebih pada anak umur 0-59 bulan (balita) di kabupaten/kota Bekasi sebesar 11,83% dan 4,25%. Selain itu, akumulasi sampah yang cukup tinggi di kota Bekasi jika tidak ditangani dengan baik akan menimbulkan bencana. Berawal dari permasalahan tersebut program ini dilakukan dengan masyarakat sasaran yaitu kader Posyandu Teratai 2 bekasi untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader posyandu untuk mengatasi permasalahan gizi dan memanfaatkan sampah plastik menjadi sebuah alat edukasi gizi yang interaktif. Metode yang digunakan adalah memberikan edukasi melalui tahapan persiapan, pelaksanaan program, dan monitoring evaluasi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah adanya peningkatan pengetahuan mengenai gizi seimbang, gizi ibu hamil, gizi menyusui, gizi bayi dan balita. Selain itu, masyarakat sasaran dapat memahami mengenai pemanfaatan plastik menjadi alat edukasi gizi yang interaktif.  The nutritional status and health of mothers and children are determinants of human quality. Malnutrition during pregnancy and early in life can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and infectious diseases. The prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) in pregnant and non-pregnant women in Bekasi district/city was 7.85% and 11.80%, and the prevalence of undernutrition and overnutrition in children aged 0-59 months (toddlers) in Bekasi district/city by 11.83% and 4.25%. In addition, the accumulation of waste, which is quite high in Bekasi if not handled properly, will lead to disaster. Starting from this problem, this program was carried out with the target community, namely Posyandu Teratai 2 Bekasi cadres, to increase the knowledge of Posyandu cadres to overcome nutritional problems and utilize plastic waste as an interactive nutrition education tool. The method used is to provide education through a few stages: preparation, program implementation, and evaluation monitoring. This activity results in increased knowledge about balanced nutrition, nutrition for pregnant women, nutrition for breastfeeding, and nutrition for infants and toddlers. In addition, the target community can understand the use of plastic as an interactive nutrition education tool.
Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Dusun Gedongan Desa Bangunjiwo dalam Menghadapi Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Rozaki Zuhud , Rahmawati Nur , Paksi Arie Kusuma , Azizah Sofa Nur , Pramudya Yudhi
Published: July 2022

Pandemi membuat kehidupan masyarakat menjadi menurun terutama dari sisi ekonominya. Banyak upaya sudah dilakukan oleh berbagai pihak untuk membantu pemulihan ekonomi masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dimasa pandemi dengan mengembangan UMKM dan kelompok sosial yang ada. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan dan peningkatan kapasitas mitra secara fisik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan pada rentang bulan Januari – Maret 2021. Upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat pada kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra terkait strategi pemasaran dimasa pandemi ini. Kemudian juga dengan memperbaiki dan meningkatkan kapasitas kondisi mitra dari sisi fisik dan produksi. Mitra sangat antusias dan berkomitmen untuk mengembangkan usahanya meskipun masih pandemi. Harapannya dari pengembangan UMKM dan kelompok PKK di Dusun Gedongan ini, masyarakat di wilayah ini bisa meningkat kejahteraan dan terus berkembang meskipun pandemi mempengaruhi kehidupan mereka. The pandemic has made people's lives decline, especially in the economy. Many efforts have been made by various parties to assist the economic recovery of the community. This service activity aims to improve the community's welfare during the pandemic by developing SMEs and existing social groups. The method used is outreach and physical capacity building of partners. This activity was conducted from January to March 2021. Efforts to improve community welfare in this service activity are carried out by increasing partner knowledge regarding marketing strategies during this pandemic. Then also by improving and increasing the capacity of partners in terms of physical and production conditions. Partner of this activity shows high motivation to improve their business during a pandemic and after. The hope is that from the development of SMEs and social groups in Gedongan Village, people in this region can improve their welfare and continue to develop even though the pandemic affects their lives.