bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penggunaan Near Infrared Spectroscopy untuk Evaluasi Kaki Diabetes
Authors: Kartika Ronald , Timotius Kris Herawan
Published: February 2025

Pendahuluan: Kaki diabetes memerlukan penanganan serius karena berisiko terjadi amputasi. Kelainan mikrovaskular meningkatkan risiko amputasi karena mengganggu aliran darah, memperlambat penyembuhan luka, dan meningkatkan risiko infeksi. Metode: Tinjauan pustaka potensi klinis near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) untuk identifikasi penyakit arteri perifer (PAD) konkomitan dengan mikroangiopati diabetes melitus (DM). Pencarian pustaka sistematis melalui PubMed BMC Central yang terbit pada tahun 2018-April 2024. Diskusi: NIRS dapat memberikan petunjuk seperti prediksi waktu pemulihan, deoksigenasi dari darah perifer, konsumsi oksigen (VO2), saturasi oksigen jaringan (StO2), total hemoglobin (HbT), dan area oksihemoglobin di bawah kurva (O2 HbAUC). NIRS berpotensi membantu prediksi penyembuhan luka terutama pada pasien DM dengan gejala yang ditutupi oleh neuropati perifer. Simpulan: NIRS dapat digunakan untuk menilai efektivitas pengobatan dan mencegah perburukan PAD pada kaki diabetes.
D-dimer sebagai Biomarker Diagnostik Tuberkulosis Paru pada Efusi Pleura
Authors: Digambiro Reza Aditya , Ilona Florinda , Chendrasari Julian , Lestari Indah Widya , Parwanto Edy
Published: February 2025

Latar belakang: Tuberkulosis (TB) masih menjadi ancaman utama bagi kesehatan masyarakat terutama di negara-negara berkembang. Meskipun paru merupakan organ yang paling terpengaruh, namun manifestasi sistemik cukup signifikan. D-dimer, sebagai salah satu produk degradasi fibrin yang juga merupakan indikator aktivitas koagulasi, telah banyak diteliti untuk nilai prediktif dan diagnostik berbagai penyakit. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menilai efektivitas D-dimer sebagai biomarker diagnostik untuk TB paru pada pasien dengan efusi pleura. Metode: Studi dilakukan secara observasional kasus-kontrol pada 64 pasien TB paru disertai efusi pleura dibandingkan dengan 64 subjek efusi pleura non-TB. Hasil: Di kelompok pasien TB, 62,5% pasien perokok, 46,9% pasien telah terpapar TB. Pasien dinilai berdasarkan skala gejala TB dan dengan radiologi paru, baik sinar-x maupun CT scan. Selanjutnya tingkat D-dimer dikorelasikan dengan keparahan TB. Tingkat D-dimer di atas nilai ambang batas secara signifikan lebih tinggi pada pasien TB parah. Simpulan: Terdapat korelasi langsung antara ukuran lesi paru radiologis dan tingkat D-dimer. Rata-rata tingkat D-dimer kelompok kontrol adalah 220 ± 60 ng/mL; meningkat menjadi 450 ± 90 ng/mL pada pasien TB dengan lesi parah.
Pendekatan Diagnosis Ensefalomielitis Diseminata Akut
Authors: - Felicia
Published: February 2025

Ensefalomielitis diseminata akut (EMDA) merupakan kelainan neurologis akut dengan karakteristik demielinisasi sistem saraf pusat (SSP). Penyakit ini dapat menyerang seluruh kelompok usia, dan lebih banyak pada anak laki-laki dengan riwayat paparan infeksi virus, bakteri, ataupun vaksinasi. Perjalanan penyakit EMDA umumnya akut dan monofasik dengan temuan defisit neurologis polifokal. EMDA tidak memiliki gejala spesifik karena manifestasi klinis ditentukan oleh lokasi demielinisasi. Pemeriksaan spesifik untuk EMDA tidak tersedia, sehingga diagnosis ditegakkan berdasarkan eksklusi.
The Right to Receive Information: Conceptual Problems
Authors: Bhardwaj  Shrutanjaya
Published: February 2025

This article studies the “right to receive information” or the “right to know”, a judicially-recognised right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. It attempts to show, through an analysis of judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts, that the right rests on a shaky philosophical foundation and that there are inconsistencies in how the right is judicially treated in terms of its structure and content.

First, the article questions the logic that the “right to know” is implicit in Article 19(1)(a) merely because it makes the exercise of free speech more meaningful. Such a logic was authoritatively rejected by the 7-judge bench in Maneka Gandhi (1978).

Second, the article discusses judgments which have effectively enforced the right to know horizontally, without adequate justifications. The recent pronouncement of the Constitution Bench in Kaushal Kishore (2023) adds to the confusion.

Third, the article discusses judgments that have either included or excluded information from the scope of this right. It is submitted that no coherent principle is discernible from a study of the inclusions and the exclusions, and no such principle is forthcoming from the courts themselves. Before concluding, the article briefly discusses modern problems posed by technology and how the right to know could apply to them.
Organization of Independent Learning Activities of Students Based on Digital Education Technologies
Authors:   The head of the Faculty of Military Education is an associate professor, Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan, Anvarovich Turaev Jahongir
Published: February 2025

In this article, digital educational technologies provide very convenient tools for the effective organization of independent learning activities of students. Online platforms, interactive learning methods, personalized learning plans and other digital resources provide opportunities for students to strengthen their knowledge, learn new materials and conduct self-assessment.
EDUKASI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN BAGI ISTRI NELAYAN YANG BERJUALAN IKAN BAKAR DI KAWASAN WISATA PANTAI LOANG BALOQ KECAMATAN SEKARBELA KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Netrawati I Gusti Ayu Oka , Eka Permadi I Gusti Agung Didit
Published: February 2025

The Loang Baloq Beach tourist area also has many grilled fish businesses. This area is one of the mainstay tourist destinations that are often visited by residents of Mataram City. This Community Service Activity aims to provide understanding and increase insight related to financial management education for fishermen's wives who sell grilled fish in the Loang Baloq Beach tourist area, Sekarbela District, Mataram City. The lecture method is given by delivering material by presenting to the participants, namely to 10 fishermen's wives who sell grilled fish about the technique of preparing simple financial reports that can explain the profits they get from the grilled fish business. The conclusions obtained is the average profit received by fishermen's wives as owners of grilled fish businesses at restaurants/stalls in the Loang Baloq Beach tourist area is Rp 49.918.464/month. Suggestions that can be given is more notice neatness in take notes transaction what just what happened in per day and collect evidence transaction the so that can arranged simple financial reports as can be explain how much big the benefits he obtained from selling grilled fish.
SOSIALISASI PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK OLAHAN STROBERI BAGI UKM DI DESA SEMBALUN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Yuliandari Rini , Nuada I Wayan
Published: February 2025

Sembalun Village, East Lombok District is a strawberry producing village. Strawberries are a typical souvenir of this area. Excessive and poorly distributed harvest result in wasted strawberries which are ultimately only used as animal feed and fertilizer. So there is a need for product development starting from various types of processed strawberry products to quality packaging so that they can be marketed more widely. The method for implementing this activity begins with observing and identifying problems, and providing an initial solution, namely in the form  of outreach regarding the development of processed strawberry products for SMEs in Sembalun Village, East Lombok Regency. The socialization regarding the development of processed strawberry products that we carry out includes providing examples such as processed strawberry jam, strawberry chips, strawberry nuggets, and several other types of processed strawberry products, good packaging and we also socialize about digital marketing to SMEs in Sembalun Village, East Lombok. The outreach given to SMEs and farmers in Sembalun  Village is expected to products with packaging according to standards and an understanding of digital business. This socialization provides new understanding to SMEs and farmers in Sembalun Village in developing product innovation and business management so as not to reply on conventional methods, so that in terms of management, marketing, finance and other fields they can increase development more quickly.
Sistem Penunjang Keputusan Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru Jalur Zonasi Dengan Combined Algorithm (Simple Additive Weighting Dan Profile Matching)
Authors: Hakim Bhustomy , Monica Geasela Yemima , Hansen Yoel
Published: February 2025

In the 5.0 era, Indonesia has implemented a New Student Admissions (PPDB) system with a zoning policy that selects students based on distance from home as an effort to equalize the quality of education. However, this zoning policy causes many problems, such as fraudulent Family Card falsification to manipulate the distance from home to school, as well as negative impacts felt by the school so that the school cannot control the quality of its prospective students. Students' grades, obedience and fighting power were felt to have decreased compared to students from the year before the zoning policy was introduced. This is a fundamental educational problem. In this research, a combination of decision support system (DSS) algorithms is proposed with the aim of overcoming the problem of student selection which is not only seen from distance to home but also suitability to school criteria, as well as minimizing possible cheating. The algorithm is a combination of the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) and Profile Matching which finds which prospective students match the school's criteria. The criteria are distance, grades, age and achievements which determine the final grade of each prospective student using the Profile Matching. Each of these criteria is determined from the sub-criteria which are given weights in the SAW accordance with school regulations. By doing so, quality of the school is maintained, and the community can still feel fair about the functioning of the system resulting from the application of technology in this education sector.
Could pulsed radiofrequency stimulation of the proximal greater occipital nerve be a treatment option for refractory chronic migraine patients?
Authors: Yavuz Demiray Derya , Ege Ferhat
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to demonstrate the change in pain intensity, frequency of attacks, and life quality before and after treatment in patients with chronic migraine who underwent greater occipital nerve (GON) pulsed radiofrequency (PRF).

Patients and methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 patients (1 male, 29 females; mean age: 43.7±9.8 years; range, 26 to 64 years) with chronic migraine diagnosed according to the beta version of the third edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. Patients who did not respond to conventional treatments were enrolled in the study. The PRF procedure on the proximal GON at the C2 vertebra level was performed under the guidance of ultrasound at 5 Hz and 5 msec pulsed width for 360 sec at 45 V. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), pain frequency (per week), analgesic consumption frequency (per week), and the SF-12 (12-item Short-Form Health Survey) were used to compare pain intensity and quality of life (QoL) before and three months after treatment.

Results: There was significant decrease in pain frequency (5.5 to 2.0), analgesic consumption frequency (7.0 to 2.0), and VAS scores (9.0 to 7.0) three months after the intervention compared to baseline (p<0.001). At the end of the first month, 17 patients reported more than 50% reduction in pain. In this study, a prominent improvement was observed in mental and physical components of QoL scores, indicating that disability rates of chronic migraine patients decreased with PRF compared to pretreatment.

Conclusion: According to the results, PRF can be considered an effective treatment option in patients with refractory chronic migraine.
Picture of multiple sclerosis studies in nursing: A bibliometric study
Authors: Uslu Esra , Yıldırım Nazmiye
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to bibliometrically examine nursing publications regarding multiple sclerosis.

Materials and methods: This bibliometric study was carried out with 405 articles published in the Web of Science database between January 1980 and January 2023, identified with the English keywords “multiple sclerosis” and “nursing.”

Results: The average publication age of the studies was 10.8 years, and the annual increase rate was 3.74%. The most active (48.6%) country was the USA, and the nursing journal with the most publications (18.5%) was the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. “Fatigue” was the most frequently used theme, “women” and “sexuality” were the motor themes, “caregiver” and “palliative care” were developed but isolated themes, and “mental health” and “adolescence” were emerging or declining themes.

Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provided a comprehensive overview of the state of multiple sclerosis research in nursing over 42 years. The number of studies was limited, the average age was small, and the annual growth rate was low. The studies focused on fatigue, and the topics that need more research were demonstrated. The results of the study can guide nurses in future multiple sclerosis studies.
A rare variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome: Isolated bilateral facial paralysis
Authors: Karabudak Saniye , Matur Zeliha , Yaman Kula Aslı , Güzel Vildan , İlgen Uslu Ferda
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the frequency and characteristics of a rare variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), isolated bilateral facial paralysis (iBFP), and the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the frequency of GBS and iBFP.

Patients and methods: This retrospective study reviewed 1,986 patients who were hospitalized, followed up, and treated between March 11, 2020, and August 11, 2023, and included 32 patients (22 males, 10 females; mean age: 51.6±19.3 years; range, 18 to 87 years) diagnosed with GBS in the analyses. Additionally, information was obtained from hospital records regarding admission dates, length of stay, age, sex, and diagnoses of patients admitted between January 1, 2019, and March 11, 2020, and five patients diagnosed with GBP were identified during this period.

Results: Eleven patients presented with facial paralysis, and iBFP was observed in five (15.6%) of them (4 males, 1 female). In iBFP patients, albuminocytological dissociation was detected in three cases, and the anti-GD1b IgG antibody was detected in one case. Electromyography findings of iBFP patients showed bilateral facial nerve involvement in only two cases, bilateral facial nerve involvement along with multiple A waves in other peripheral motor nerves in two cases, and facial nerve involvement along with AIDP findings in one case. The incidence of GBS was notably higher compared to the 15-month period before the COVID-19 pandemic (0.29% vs. 1.6%).

Conclusion: The frequency of iBFP was found to be higher than expected in our inpatient GBS patient group. It was noted that these patients were not associated with a specific anti-ganglioside antibody and had a good prognosis.
Association of anticholinergic burden with Parkinson's disease severity and stage
Authors: Serpil Sari Ümmü , Koçyiğit Süleyman Emre
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the association of anticholinergic burden with polypharmacy, the Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS), and the modified Hoehn and Yahr (HY) staging system in Parkinson's disease (PD).

Patients and methods: The cross-sectional study included 75 patients (38 males, 37 females; mean age: 65.7±9.6 years; range, 32 to 86 years) who were admitted between January 2023 and January 2024. Demographic characteristics, systemic diseases, medications, MDS-UPDRS, and modified HY were recorded. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more medications at the same time. The anticholinergic burden was calculated using the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden (ACB) scale. Patients were divided into two groups: those with an ACB risk score ≥3 (high risk) and those with a risk score <3 (low risk).

Results: When analyzed according to ACB scale risk status, 41 patients with PD were found to be at high risk for anticholinergic burden (score ≥3). The presence of at least one comorbid disease was more common in the high-risk group than in the low-risk group (p<0.05). The presence of unipolar depression was higher in the high-risk group (p=0.001). Frequency of polypharmacy was higher in the high-risk group (73.2% vs. 32.4%; p=0.001). In regression analysis, a high ACB score was statistically associated with modified HY Stage 4 when confounding factors were excluded (odds ratio=12.80; p=0.030).

Conclusion: Patients with polypharmacy in PD had higher ACB scores (>3) and depression as a comorbidity in these patients. A high ACB risk score was associated with modified HY Stage 4 when adjusted for confounding factors. The anticholinergic risk might be highest in the advanced stage of PD. Therefore, patients diagnosed with PD should be questioned about their drug history and evaluated for anticholinergic drug use at every visit.
A Szeged-öthalmi temető érméi: összefüggések a honfoglaló magyar sírokban és más európai leletekben előkerült Karoling pénzek között
Authors: Türk Attila , al Halabi Suleman , Zelenkov Szergejevics Alekszandr , Kulesov Szergejevics Vjacseszlav , Gulyás András , Jancsik Balázs , Óvári Péter
Published: February 2025

Jelen cikk a 2015-ben az alábbi címmel megjelent dolgozat magyar fordítása, kisebb javításokkal: Coupland, S – Gianazza, L.: The context of the Szeged-Öthalom find: Carolingian coins in Hungarian graves and comparable coins in other contemporary hoards
Legal Protection for Consumers for Excessive Claims in Skincare Product Contents
Authors: Putri Melani Tampubolon  , July Esther  , Ria Juliana Siregar
Published: February 2025

This study examines legal protection for consumers against overclaim practices in skincare product ingredients. This phenomenon is widespread in e-commerce, where consumers are often influenced by trends and fail to thoroughly examine product quality. Overclaim practices, such as listing an active ingredient percentage that does not match the actual content, have harmed consumers both financially and health-wise. This research employs a normative method with a legislative and conceptual approach, referring to Law Number 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection and relevant BPOM (Indonesian Food and Drug Authority) regulations. The findings indicate that consumer protection encompasses fundamental rights, including accurate information and compensation for damages. Preventive measures include regulations, BPOM supervision, consumer education, and the role of institutions such as BPSK (Consumer Dispute Resolution Agency) and BPKN (National Consumer Protection Agency). Meanwhile, repressive efforts involve dispute resolution through litigation and non-litigation channels. This study highlights gaps in the effectiveness of regulations and oversight of overclaims, as well as the need for practical solutions, including more extensive consumer education.
Propuesta didáctica con GeoGebra para articular los registros algebraico y geométrico en la enseñanza de las integrales triples
Authors: Tineo Ambrosio José , Aray Carlos Alberto
Published: February 2025

El aprendizaje del cálculo es fundamental para los estudiantes de ingeniería, ya que proporciona la base para asignaturas posteriores en su formación académica y profesional. En particular, el análisis matemático multivariado es clave para modelar fenómenos en diversas disciplinas. Sin embargo, la enseñanza tradicional de las matemáticas frecuentemente prioriza la presentación formal de definiciones y algoritmos, dejando de lado su interpretación geométrica, lo que dificulta la comprensión profunda de conceptos como la integral doble. En este contexto, el uso de herramientas tecnológicas, como GeoGebra, ha demostrado ser una estrategia eficaz para mejorar el rendimiento y el interés de los estudiantes en matemáticas. La presente investigación se centra en analizar la conversión de registros de representación semiótica en la enseñanza de la integral doble, con el objetivo de facilitar su comprensión geométrica y algebraica. Para ello, se adopta el marco teórico de la Teoría de las Representaciones Semióticas de Duval, la cual enfatiza la importancia de la traducción entre distintos registros matemáticos (gráfico, algebraico, etc.). El estudio se desarrolla en la Universidad Técnica de Manabí e implementa una propuesta didáctica basada en GeoGebra, buscando evaluar su impacto en la comprensión del concepto de integral doble. Se espera que la manipulación dinámica de representaciones matemáticas favorezca una mejor apropiación del conocimiento en comparación con los métodos tradicionales de enseñanza.
Authors: Priscilla Grace , Hasymi Mhd
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh profesionalisme, independensi, etika profesi, dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja auditor. Data yang digunakan diperoleh dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada auditor yang bekerja pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Jakarta Selatan. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 55 responden dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, dan uji hipotesis. Pengolahan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa variabel profesionalisme, independensi, etika profesi, dan motivasi kerja secara parsial maupun simultan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja auditor.
Kata kunci: profesionalisme, independensi, etika profesi, motivasi kerja, kinerja auditor
Niveles de Actividad Fisica y Conductas Sedentarias en Estudiantes Universitarios
Authors: Acosta Chávez Gardenia Isabel
Published: February 2025

La vida universitaria representa un momento crucial para el desarrollo de hábitos que pueden prevalecer en la edad adulta, estas se relacionada con la actividad física, entendida como cualquier movimiento corporal que produce un gasto energético por encima del metabolismo basal. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo sistematizar los procesos metodológicos y teóricos del nivel de actividad física y de las conductas sedentarias en universitarios mediante el protocolo PRISMA. Por tal razón se navegó en repositorios digitales tales como Latindex, Redalyc, Scielo, Dinalnet y Google Académico para posteriormente seleccionar los artículos científicos que cumplan con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión que fueron 22, las cuales reportaron un predominio en el bajo nivel de actividad física y alta prevalencia de conductas sedentarias, principalmente relacionadas con actividades académicas y de ocio como el uso prolongado de dispositivos electrónicos, tiempo sentado en clases y actividades frente a pantallas. Estos estudios utilizaron cuestionarios principalmente IPAQ, GPAQ, SIMPAQ y SBQs, lo que permitieron una medición estandarizada de estas variables. De esta manera, los hallazgos presentados resaltan la necesidad de intervenciones específicas que aborden tanto la promoción de la actividad física como la reducción de conductas sedentarias.
ESTUDO EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DOS CASOS DE TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS OCORRIDOS COM PROFISSIONAIS NA ÁREA DA SAÚDE EM 2007 A 2023
Authors: Ocampos Lauren Cristine Leite , Moraes Igor Gabriel Arruda , Scherer João Pedro de Oliveira
Published: February 2025

Introdução: O estudo tem como objetivo realizar análise das fichas de notificação do SINAN na identificação da doença relacionada ao trabalho classificada como transtorno mental, tendo como analise as variáveis idade, principais tipos de transtornos mentais, ocupação e evolução dos casos. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico quantitativo, do tipo ecológico, onde descreve os casos de transtornos mentais registrados em MT nos anos de 2007 a 2023. O estudo foi pautado em dados secundários dos censos demográficos de 2000 e 2022, e do sistema de informação SINAN-Tabwin. Resultados e Discussão: O perfil demográfico e sociodemográfico revelou que a faixa etária mais comumente afetada está entre 53 a 57 anos de idade com 0,52% de casos notificados, com predomínio em mulheres chegando a 0,41% de casos da doença em 2023. Quando analisamos o nível de escolaridade podemos destacar maior ocorrência em ensino médio completo com 0,69% em 2022, quando referimos a ocupação podemos elencar professor com 0,17%. Conclusão: Percebemos diante da análise a existência de baixa de notificações de transtornos mentais ao longo desses anos. A baixa taxa de notificações pode ser atribuída a vários fatores, incluindo o estigma associado aos transtornos mentais, a falta de conscientização sobre a importância da notificação, e possíveis falhas nos sistemas de registro e comunicação, percebemos a necessidade de desenvolver estratégias voltadas para o fortalecimento do preenchimento da notificação de transtornos mentais, e a educação continuada aos profissionais da rede de atenção para o conhecimento da doença e fortalecimento no processo de notificações.
Community-Based Tobacco Smoking Cessation Programmes Among Adolescents in Sarawak: Lesson Learned from Process Evaluation
Authors: Muhammad Siddiq , Rahman Md Mizanur , Lukas Sabrina Binti , Kana Kamarudin Bin , Aren Merikan Bin , Ajeng Rudy Ngau , Gahamat Mohd Faiz
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This study evaluated the effectiveness of community-based quit-smoking interventions using the 5A’s and 3A’s modules.
Methods: The study was conducted between 2020 and 2021 in Samarahan and Asajaya District, Sarawak, Malaysia. The study included 519 participants out of 600 individuals, and both facilitators and observers evaluated the process. The process evaluation assessed various components: fidelity, dose delivered, dose received, reach, satisfaction, context, justification for intervention withdrawal, facilitator influence on sessions, and intervention feedback.
Results: The study found that most facilitators executed more than 85% of both session modules, achieving at least 75% of the objectives. Most participants of both sessions were positively and actively engaged and would recommend intervention to others. The participants reported positive feedback. However, 26.3% of participants withdrew from the second session due to inconvenient timing. The observer’s fidelity evaluations of both intervention sessions were fully implemented according to plans, achieving over 75% of their objectives. Observers acknowledged active and engaged participants during both intervention sessions and regarded all facilitators as appropriate and positive toward participants. The process evaluation showed that the interventions were administered well, and smoking adolescents demonstrated a willingness to quit smoking due to the outcomes of this intervention.
Conclusion: The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of community-based interventions for quitting smoking and highlight the importance of evaluating the process of interventions to understand their relationship with outcomes. The study’s results can inform the development and implementation of future interventions to reduce smoking incidence among adolescents.
Evaluation of Herbal Honey with Black Cumin and Curcuma xanthorriza as an Antioxidant Supplement for Stunting Prevention
Authors: Hardia Lukman , Akrom Akrom , Hidayati Titiek , Sulistyani Nanik
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Honey has been widely used as a nutritional supplement and medicine. Many herbal honey products are developed as nutritional supplements that are combined with SFM to make them more effective, but there are still many shortcomings due to the unpleasant taste produced, unattractive physical appearance, and high susceptibility to oxidation reactions that cause severe damage to the quality of honey, especially in the content of active substances, viscosity, and pH, which can cause the effectiveness of honey to decrease and result in product failure as nutritional supplements to treat stunting problems. We have developed an herbal honey multi-nutrient supplement that combines honey with black cumin oil and Curcuma xanthorriza extract called HBCX. Adding Curcuma xanthorriza extract and black cumin oil to honey is expected to increase honey's benefits as an antioxidant. This study aims to determine the physicochemical characteristics (pH and viscosity), heavy metal contamination content, polyphenols, and antioxidant activity.
Methods: This experimental laboratory research was conducted at the Pharmacy Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, UAD. The viscosity and pH of HBCX were observed using an Ostwald viscometer and a pH meter. Total phenol determined by Folin-Ciocalteau reagent and gallic acid standard. Determination of antioxidant activity using the DPPH method. The data are presented in a quantitative descriptive manner and matched with the SNI honey standard.
Results: The results showed that HBCX herbal honey had a higher viscosity than the sampled honey from the market but was still lower than the SNI requirements. HBCX honey has a lower pH than sample honey products from the market but still complies with national standards. HBCX honey is safe from heavy metal contamination and contains polyphenols. The antioxidant activity of HBCX honey is relatively high, with IC50=54.78 ppm.
Conclusion: HBCX has high polyphenol content, is safe from heavy metal contamination, and has sufficient antioxidant activity.
The Sensitivity, Specificity and Cutoff of Physical Activity and Psychological Stress on Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Tasnim Tasnim , Imran Imran , Sugireng Sugireng , Akib Nur Illiyin
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi tends to increase. CKD is a Silent Killer disease, because sufferers do not realize it early. There are many risk factors for CKD, including low physical activity and psychological stress, but their effects on CKD unclears in Kendari City. The aim of study is to analyse level sensitivity, specificity and cutoff point of physical activity and psychological stress effect on CKD in Kendari City. 
Methods: This study applied a quantitative method with cross sectional study recruited 136 people who aged 17-75 years old.  They were interviewed with a questionnaire and took urine samples to determine proteinuria as a biomarker of CKD, using the 24-hour urinalysis method. Data analysis used the ROC curve at a 95% confidence interval (p<0.05) was considered statistically significant.
Results: This study found that physical activity had the ability to predict CKD by 68.6% (95%CI: 59.7%-77.5%). Meanwhile, the psychological stress variable has the ability to predict CKD is 76.1% (95% CI: 64.6%-87.7%). The sensitivity and specificity of physical activity are 62.9% and 63.6% respectively. The cut-off point of physical activity is 4.25 hours per day. Meanwhile, the sensitivity and specificity of psychological stress is 71.4% and 69.6% respectively. The Cutoff points for psychological stress is 12.50 or mild stress.
Conclusion: Physical activity and psychological stress variables can both be used to predict CKD in Kendari City. However, the ability of the psychological stress variable is slightly stronger than the physical activity variable. Someone who does physical activity equal to or above 4.25 hours per day is 62.9% less likely to suffer from kidney disease, compared to those whose physical activity is less than 4.25 hours per day. Thus, for someone who experiences mild psychological stress or above, they are 71.4% more likely to experience kidney disease, compared to those who are not stressed. The results of this study can contribute to the literature to determine program standards in carrying out health promotion and prevention towards controlling chronic kidney disease.
Identifikasi Calon Petani Nilam Untuk Pengembangan Budidaya Nilam Berkelanjutan di Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Authors: Fadilla Meutia , Putera Muzakkir , Erwan Friesca , Ulya Zaudhatul , Sawitri Yulia , Maizi Hazful , Malahayati Aisyah Juliawulan , Zulfan  , Hifnalisa  , Muhibbuddin
Published: February 2025

The sustainable patchouli cultivation development program aims to promote community-driven agricultural practices through academic support from higher education institutions. Implemented in Teuladan Village, Aceh Besar Regency, the program utilizes the Triple Helix collaboration model, engaging academia, the community, and industry to ensure long-term sustainability. By employing a participatory approach, the initiative provides mentoring activities, including training on cultivation techniques, land management, and market dynamics for patchouli oil. Prospective farmers are selected through the CFCL (Candidate Farmers and Candidate Locations) questionnaire, which evaluates readiness based on skills, institutional organization, availability of extension workers, use of fuel for oil distillation, and commitment levels. The program aims to enhance farmers' knowledge and skills in producing high-quality patchouli, with a focus on Aceh Besar and extending across the Aceh region. By fostering sustainable agricultural practices and improving production quality, the initiative seeks to elevate community welfare and support the economic resilience of rural areas.
Rehabilitasi Sistem Pompa Irigasi untuk Menjamin Ketersediaan Air pada Lahan Pertanian di Gampong Limpong, Kecamatan Darussalam
Authors: Ali Nurdin , Suhaeri  , Husaini  , Arhami  , Putra T. Edisah , Aulia Udink , Syahriza  , Bakhtiar Dandi , Sabri
Published: February 2025

The rehabilitation of irrigation pumps plays a crucial role in ensuring sufficient water availability for rice fields in Gampong Limpong, Darussalam District. A significant challenge faced by farmers in this region is the malfunctioning of irrigation pumps, which leads to suboptimal water distribution. This issue directly affects agricultural productivity and the welfare of farmers. Through rehabilitation efforts, damaged pumps are either repaired or replaced with more efficient units. The rehabilitation process involves the identification of damages, repair of key components, and operational trials to verify optimal pump performance. Results from this initiative indicate a more stable availability of irrigation water, thereby enhancing crop yields for farmers. This rehabilitation not only offers technical solutions but also fosters active community involvement in maintaining the sustainability of the irrigation system. Consequently, this program contributes positively to the development of the agricultural sector in Gampong Limpok.
Risk Management Committee and Earnings Quality of Listed Nigerian Insurance Firms
Authors: Muyiwa Emmanuel Dagunduro  , Mustafa Salih Dakhil  , Olusola Esther Igbekoyi  , Oluyinka Isaiah Oluwagbade
Published: February 2025

This study examines the effect of risk management committees on earnings quality of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. This study employed an ex-post facto research design to collect data from annual reports, corporate governance disclosures, and financial databases of 23 Nigerian insurance firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). The ex-post facto design was chosen to use existing data without manipulation. Census sampling was applied to include the entire population, covering a twelve-year period from 2012 to 2023, which corresponds with the transition of the Nigerian Stock Exchange to the NGX. The study utilized both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, such as panel regression and correlational analysis, to analyse the data comprehensively. The findings revealed that size of the risk management committee and its gender diversity were found to have a negative and significant effect on earnings quality. Conversely, the frequency of risk management committee meetings and the independence of the committee members were shown to positively and significantly impact earnings quality. These findings reveal the importance of optimizing the composition and functioning of risk management committees to enhance financial reporting quality within the Nigerian insurance sector. The study concludes that the frequent meetings and the inclusion of independent members in the risk management committee are crucial for improving the quality of financial reporting. Therefore, for insurance firms to achieve higher earnings quality, careful consideration must be given to the composition and operational dynamics of their risk management committees.
Development and Implementation of an IoT-Based Early Flood Detection and Monitoring System Utilizing Time Series Forecasting for Real-Time Alerts in Resource-Constrained Environments
Authors: Nik Nor Muhammad Saifudin Nik Mohd Kamal  , Zainuddin Ahmad Anwar , Abu Ubaidah Shamsudin  , Muhamad Syariff Sapuan  , Muhammad Hazim Amin Samsudin  , Mohammad Adam Haikal Zulkfli
Published: February 2025

Flooding is a recurrent natural catastrophe in Malaysia, demanding excellent early warning and monitoring systems to reduce the impact on those affected. Traditional flood monitoring systems have severe limitations, including reliance on human data gathering, a lack of real-time capabilities, expensive prices, and slow response times, particularly in developing countries. To solve these issues, this research aims to design an Early Flood Detection and Monitoring System that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide a cost-effective, efficient, and real-time solution for detecting increasing water levels and sending early alerts. The system uses commonly accessible components such as NodeMCU ESP8266, HC-SRO4 Ultrasonic Sensors, and MAX7219 Dot Matrix Displays to build a sensor network in flood-prone locations. These sensors continually send data to a central processing unit for analysis, and a machine learning model based on Time Series forecasting is used for predictive analysis in the ThingSpeak platform, which is available via an internet dashboard for real-time monitoring. Testing revealed that the system efficiently monitors water levels and sends timely alerts, hence increasing flood readiness and response. Its real-time monitoring capacity guarantees communities receive early information, allowing for proactive flood risk mitigation actions. This study presents a scalable and sustainable solution for improving flood monitoring efficiency and reliability, addressing the limitations of traditional systems and significantly advancing flood preparedness and resilience, thereby supporting effective flood mitigation in resource-constrained environments.
Aquifer Protective Capacity, Soil Corrosivity and Groundwater Potential Evaluation using Electrical Resistivity Method at Kwata-Zawan Area, Jos, Northcentral Nigeria
Authors: Dalaham Fwangmun , Akanbi Eti-mbuk , Odewumi Shola
Published: February 2025

Geophysical investigation involving electrical resistivity method was carried out to investigate the groundwater potential in Kwata-Zawan area, Jos, North central, Nigeria. Twenty (20) Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) stations were occupied using Schlumberger configuration with current electrode separation (AB) varying from 1.5 to 125 m. The VES data was iteratively inverted using WINRESIST version 1.0 software to produce resistivity sounding curves. The qualitative interpretation of the curves showed HK, HA, KH, AA, AKQ, QH, HHK, HKQ, AAK, H, KHK, AK, AKH, K, and A type curves. Kwata-Zawan area showed three (3) to five (5) geo-electric layers; top-soil, laterite, clay, fracture/weathered basement and fresh basement. From the longitudinal conductance values, the aquifer protective capacity rating from poor to moderate, implying that the ground water of the study area is susceptible to surface contaminants. Soil corrosivity results reveals that soils with practically non-corrosive, slightly corrosive and moderately corrosive tendencies occupy top soil of the study area; with soils that are practically non-corrosive occupying greater part. The groundwater potential of Kwata-Zawan area is characterized as poor, low and good aquifer potential zones. The good groundwater potential rating is found at VESs 4, 6, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20.
Effective Therapeutic Approach to Haemorrhagic Cystitis in a Captive Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
Authors: Tamileniyan E. , Veeraselvam M. , Priya R.Jyothi , N.Premalatha  , Priya S. Yogesh , K.Jayalakshmi  , Karthika K. , Saravanan M.
Published: February 2025

A 35-year-old female Asian elephant from a Hindu temple presented with decreased appetite, anorexia and bloody urination for 10 days, unresponsive to prior treatment. Clinical signs included lethargy, reduced movement and haematuria with clotted blood. Diagnostic evaluation revealed mild leukocytosis, elevated serum creatinine and BUN, proteinuria, red blood cells and leukocytes in urine, with calcium oxalate crystalluria and bacterial presence. Urine culture confirmed Staphylococcus spp. sensitive to enrofloxacin making it a suitable treatment option. The animal was treated with intravenous enrofloxacin, flunixine meglumine and fluids were given for hydration. Uneventful recovery was noticed after 21 days of continuous clinical care of the elephant. This study revealed successful therapeutic management of haemorrhagic cystitis in an Asian elephant. This therapeutic approach should be explored more extensively in similar cases and across different animal species, given the scarcity of research in this area.
Immunostimulatory Effect of Betal Leaf Extract on Labeo catla and its Resistance Against Aeromonas hydrophila
Authors: Bariya S. H. , Parmar P. V. , Khoraba M , Murabiya U. M.
Published: February 2025

Aquaculture plays a vital role in global fish production, but rising antibiotic resistance threatens the sustainability of this industry. This study explores the potential of betel leaf extract as a natural immunostimulant to improve fish health. The present experiment investigated the immunostimulatory effect of betel leaf extract on Labeo catla and its resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila. The experiment was conducted in 2024 at the Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Veraval. It was conducted in rectangular plastic tanks using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and four replications. T1, T2, T3, and T4 diets were prepared by incorporating betel leaf extract at 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%, respectively, while T0 served as the control. The extract was directly supplemented into the feed and processed into feed to ensure uniform distribution. Fish were fed at 6% of their body weight twice daily for 45 days. Key parameters such as specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), total erythrocyte count (TEC), total leucocyte count (TLC), respiratory burst activity, and disease resistance were assessed. The highest performance was observed in T4, which recorded an SGR of 1.49 ± 0.008, an FCR of 1.99 ± 0.02, and a survival rate of 93.33 ± 1.66% (P < 0.05). Immunological parameters were also significantly improved in T4, with TEC at 1.695 ± 0.006 cells/mm³ and TLC at 28.2 ± 0.06 cells/mm³ (P < 0.05). A challenge study against A. hydrophila confirmed that T4 exhibited the highest survival rate (93.33%). These findings suggest that incorporating betel leaf extract at 0.8% in fish feed enhances growth, immune response, and disease resistance, making it a viable natural alternative to antibiotics for sustainable aquaculture.
“Elite Refugees?”: Identity and Practices of Professional Self-Mobilization among Ukrainian Academic Migrants
Authors: Kiselyova Yulia , Ivashchenko Viktoriia
Published: February 2025

Rosyjska inwazja na Ukrainę wywołała kolejną falę migracji obywateli Ukrainy do Europy Środkowej i Zachodniej. W tej fali jest duża liczba ukraińskich naukowców. Otrzymują oni bezprecedensową pomoc ze strony europejskiej społeczności akademickiej, która pozwala im kontynuować pracę naukową, zdobywać doświadczenie w pracy w instytucjach europejskich, nawiązywać kontakty akademickie i dzielić się praktykami badawczymi oraz ogólnie uczestniczyć w tworzeniu wiedzy w krajach goszczących. Bycie odbiorcą pomocy instytucjonalnej i oddolnej wpływa również na postrzeganie siebie przez ukraińskich naukowców, którzy stali się przymusowymi migrantami. Świadomość swojej „specjalnej” pozycji przyczynia się do ewolucji ich wyobrażeń o ich obowiązkach społecznych i zawodowych. Celem artykułu jest analiza przejawów sprawczości wśród ukraińskich migrantów akademickich na poziomie form samoidentyfikacji oraz konkretnych praktyk samomobilizacji społecznej i akademickiej. Zdaniem autorów, uwzględnienie sprawczości ukraińskich naukowców pomoże rozpocząć dyskusję na temat długoterminowych konsekwencji pomocy dla przesiedlonych naukowców dla systemów akademickich zarówno krajów przyjmujących, jak i Ukrainy. Badanie opiera się na zestawie wywiadów zebranych w ramach projektu „Przenosząc się na Zachód: ukraińscy naukowcy w warunkach przymusowej migracji (2014–2022)”. Cechą wyróżniającą projekt jest to, że przeprowadzono wywiady zarówno z ukraińskimi migrantami, jak i europejskimi naukowcami zaangażowanymi w pomoc swoim ukraińskim kolegom.
Local Government Unit Budgets in Poland, 1999-2023
Authors: Miszczuk Magdalena
Published: February 2025

In 1999, additional levels of local government were established in Poland: the county (Polish: powiat) and the voivodship (Polish: województwo). The year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of this reform. Therefore, the study aims to examine the formation of the Local Government Units finances and to identify the factors influencing them. Budgets of these units in the years 1999–2023 were analyzed. The study reveals that the revenue and expenditure potential of municipalities, including cities with the county rights, is considerably higher than that of counties and voivodships. However, among all levels of local government, voivodships experienced the highest income growth between 1999 and 2023. Local government revenues and expenditures were influenced by legislative changes, economic conditions, and the uneven distribution of EU funds. In recent years, budgets have also been affected by shocks such as a pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and high inflation. Comparing local government revenues to GDP indicates the evolving role of local government within the state. The recent downward trend in this ratio for communes (Polish: gmina), cities with county rights, and counties is unfavourable.
Sosyal Bilgiler Dersi için Başarı Testi Geliştirme Çalışması (İnsanlar Yerler ve Çevreler Öğrenme Alanı Örneği)
Authors: Şahin Erol , Çakmak Mürşet
Published: February 2025

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 6. sınıf Sosyal bilgiler dersinin “İnsanlar, Yerler ve Çevreler” öğrenme alanına yönelik geçerli, güvenilir ve standart bir başa-rı testi geliştirmektir. Araştırma kapsamında, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Milli Eği-tim Bakanlığı tarafından 2018 yılında yayımlanan Sosyal Bilgiler Dersi Öğre-tim Programı temel alınmıştır. Bu çerçevede, ilgili öğrenme alanına ilişkin kazanımlar ve 6. sınıf kazanımlarına ayrılan süreler dikkate alınarak kap-samlı bir madde havuzu oluşturulmuştur. Hazırlanan maddeler, içerik ve yapı geçerliliğini sağlamak amacıyla uzman görüşüne sunulmuş, alınan geri bildirimler doğrultusunda gerekli düzenlemeler yapılmıştır. Düzenlemelerin ardından test, pilot uygulama için hazır hâle getirilmiştir. Pilot uygulama-dan elde edilen veriler, maddelerin ayırt edicilik, güçlük ve güvenilirlik de-ğerlerini belirlemek için analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre amaca hizmet etmeyen maddeler testten çıkarılmış ve test yeniden değerlendirilmiş-tir. Son olarak, testin ayırt edicilik, güçlük ve güvenilirlik hesaplamaları tek-rar yapılarak nihai hâli oluşturulmuştur. Araştırmanın sonucunda, öğrenci-lerin “İnsanlar, Yerler ve Çevreler” öğrenme alanındaki akademik başarıla-rını ölçmek üzere geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç olarak kullanılabilecek çoktan seçmeli bir başarı testi geliştirilmiştir.