bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nivel de conocimientos sobre el cuidado y mantenimiento de las prótesis dentales en pacientes geriátricos del centro del adulto mayor Tayta Wasi, Lima - 2021
Authors:   , Jiménez Mauriño Karla Ysabel
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de conocimiento sobre el cuidado y mantenimiento de las prótesis dentales en pacientes geriátricos del Centro Mayor Tayta Wasi, Lima - 2021. Materiales y método: El diseño del estudio es no experimental de tipo descriptivo, transversal, prospectivo y observacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por 132 pacientes geriátricos que se obtuvo aplicando la fórmula de estimar una proporción. El instrumento utilizado fue el Cuestionario de adultos mayores, cuya validez por juicio de expertos fue V de Aiken = 0,913 y una confiabilidad por K de Richardson de 0,700. Los datos se analizaron de forma descriptiva, mediante la prueba estadística Chi cuadrado, con un nivel de significancia de p<0,05. Resultados: El nivel de conocimiento que predominó fue el bueno con un 62,9%, seguido del 37,1 de conocimiento regular, además según el género, el 76,1% de conocimiento bueno perteneció al sexo masculino; según el grupo etario el 83,3% de conocimiento bueno pertenece al rango de 81 – 90 años; según el grado de instrucción el 73,7% de conocimiento bueno lo tienen los pacientes geriátricos con estudios superiores. Por otro lado, se puede observar que si existe asociación entre el nivel de conocimiento y el factor sociodemográfico género (p= 0,024). Conclusiones: Se concluyó que el nivel de conocimiento sobre el cuidado y mantenimiento de las prótesis dentales en pacientes geriátricos del centro del adulto mayor Tayta Wasi fue bueno.
Enhancing Hospital Service Quality and Patient Safety through the MIRACLE Model: A Partial Least Squares Equation Approach
Authors: Marpaung Yahya , Dorisnita Dorisnita , Hartati Hartati , Usniza Mila , Matari Mindi Claudia
Published: October 2023

Objective: Give a background why this model is worthwhile by briefly highlighting the current health system and how this study may help to improve this system. This study aims to assess the impact of the MIRACLE model onquality enhancement and patient safety within healthcare settings.

Study Design: Employing a cross-sectional design, this research centers on four key variables and 19 corresponding indicators. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, targeting heads of work units at M. Djamil Central General Hospital in Padang, Indonesia.

Method: The analysis utilizes the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique to evaluate variable relationships. The variables studied are Communitarian, Apprenticing Affinity, Managing, and Quality and Patient Safety, with indicators integrated into the questionnaire.

Results: Communitarian and Apprenticing Affinity emerged as influential factors directly impacting quality of health servicesand patient safety, moderated by Managing variable. Research findings reveal a significant positive impact of the Apprenticing Affinity variable on Managing (p-value = 0.013), underlining its significance in hospital management. Moreover, Apprenticing Affinity significantly affects quality and patient safety (p-value = 0.00), highlighting its pivotal role in healthcare enhancement. Similarly, the Communitarian variable significantly influences Managing (p-value = 0.11), notably impacting quality and patient safety (p-value = 0.00). However, Managing alone does not significantly impact quality and patient safety (p-value = 0.15). Indirectly, the research unveils that the Managing-moderated Apprenticing Affinity variable lacks significant influence on quality and patient safety (p-value = 0.268). Similarly, Managing-moderated Communitarian influence does not substantially impact quality and patient safety (p-value = 0.411).

Conclusion: This study highlights the substantial impact of Communitarian and Apprenticing Affinity, moderated by Managing, on quality and patient safety. Notably, Managing alone lacks direct influence. These findings underscore the significance of cultivating collaborative, learning-oriented environments, alongside effective management practices, to bolster healthcare quality and patient safety.
Machine Learning Approach for Diabetes Detection Using Fine-Tuned XGBoost Algorithm
Authors: Maulana Aga , Faisal Farassa Rani , Noviandy Teuku Rizky , Rizkia Tatsa , Idroes Ghazi Mauer , Tallei Trina Ekawati , El-Shazly Mohamed , Idroes Rinaldi
Published: October 2023

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels which leads to organ dysfunction and an increased risk of premature death. The global prevalence of diabetes has been rising, necessitating an accurate and timely diagnosis to achieve the most effective management. Recent advancements in the field of machine learning have opened new possibilities for improving diabetes detection and management. In this study, we propose a fine-tuned XGBoost model for diabetes detection. We use the Pima Indian Diabetes dataset and employ a random search for hyperparameter tuning. The fine-tuned XGBoost model is compared with six other popular machine learning models and achieves the highest performance in accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and F1-score. This study demonstrates the potential of the fine-tuned XGBoost model as a robust and efficient tool for diabetes detection. The insights of this study advance medical diagnostics for efficient and personalized management of diabetes.
ANFIS-Based QSRR Modelling for Kovats Retention Index Prediction in Gas Chromatography
Authors: Idroes Rinaldi , Noviandy Teuku Rizky , Maulana Aga , Suhendra Rivansyah , Sasmita Novi Reandy , Muslem Muslem , Idroes Ghazi Mauer , Jannah Raudhatul , Afidh Razief Perucha Fauzie , Irvanizam Irvanizam
Published: October 2023

This study aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) based Quantitative Structure Retention Relationship (QSRR) to predict the Kovats retention index of compounds in gas chromatography. The model was trained using 340 essential oil compounds and their molecular descriptors. The evaluation of the ANFIS models revealed promising results, achieving an R2 of 0.974, an RMSE of 48.12, and an MAPE of 3.3% on the testing set. These findings highlight the ANFIS approach as remarkably accurate in its predictive capacity for determining the Kovats retention index in the context of gas chromatography. This study provides valuable perspectives on the efficiency of retention index prediction through ANFIS-based QSRR methods and the potential practicality in compound analysis and chromatographic optimization.
Outcomes of Endoscopic Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy in Glaucoma Patients
Authors: Giombi Francesco , Di Maria Alessandra , Russo Elena , Ferreli Fabio , Pirola Francesca , Giombi Francesco , Marco Pace Gian , Giunta Gianmarco , Muci Giovanna , Mercante Giuseppe , Spriano Giuseppe , Malvezzi Luca , Vinciguerra Paolo
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Glaucoma has been investigated on producing fibrotic changes on the conjunctival surface, undermining the functioning of the upper lacrimal drainage system. The aim of the study was to assess whether these effects may impair the effectiveness of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in patients affected by both glaucoma and nasolacrimal duct obstructions (NLDO). Methods: Single-center observational retrospective study on endoscopic endonasal-DCR (EE-DCR) via posterior approach. Consecutive patients were enrolled in 2020–2023 and evaluated with proper questionnaires; resolution of epiphora and dacryocystitis were analyzed after 1 (T1) and 6-months (T2) from surgery. Surgical success was defined as anatomical (patency at irrigation, no recurring dacryocystitis) or complete (zeroing of Munk score). Results: 17 patients (29 operated sides) were enrolled. Preoperatively, 92.1% (n = 27/29) presented severe (Munk 3-4) epiphora and 69.0% (n = 20/29) recurrent dacryocystitis. At T1, 51.72% (n = 15/29) referred residual epiphora (Munk  1) and 17.20% (n = 5/29) dacryocystitis. At T2, 34.5% (n = 10/29) still complained epiphora (Munk  1) and 6.9% (n = 2/29) symptoms of dacryocystitis. Difference of outcomes at aggregate and paired timepoints (except for T1 versus T2) resulted statistically significant (p<0.05). At T2, 20 (69.0%) complete, 7 (24.2%) anatomical successes and 2 surgical failures (6.8%) were observed. Conclusion: EE-DCR in patients affected by both glaucoma and NLDO guaranteed high rates of clinical relief from epiphora and remarkable decreases in the rates of recurrent dacryocystitis, appearing as a reasonable therapeutical strategy to improve disease-related quality of life.
Mother’s perceptions of healthy diet for children in Ukraine
Authors: Heiko Lesia , Yurochko Tetiana
Published: October 2023

Multiple chronic diseases could be prevented by introducing and implementing healthy diet policies oriented for preschool children in the time of setting life-long habits. The role of mothers is highlighted to be crucial for a preschooler’s diet. It was important to conduct research to explore and investigate mothers’ perceptions of healthy diet for children in small towns in Ukraine. The study applies the qualitative methodology of semi-structured interviews using the strategy of a snowball and maximum variation sampling approaches interviewing mothers of preschool children in Lubny (Poltava Region, Ukraine) including local- and national-level health experts. As the research instrument, a topic guide was developed. It is based on the categories of analysis. The study displays that there is a variety of perceptions around healthy diet among interviewed mothers and health experts. It was also confirmed by previous studies that the mothers’ perceptions of a healthy diet for children are highly linked to socio-demographic characteristics which was found in the article. Common for all interviewed mothers was the perception about fresh fruits and vegetables consumption as the additional component of the child’s diet, but not the basis. None of the mothers was fully aware of World Health Organisation recommendations for a healthy diet. Based on the results, we conclude that mothers of preschool children in Lubny may be grouped into three main types by their perceptions about healthy diet: 1) the conservative type (mothers who prefer traditional meals for children and have a high level of trust to medical doctors and institutions in Lubny); 2) the loyal type (mothers have the same perceptions about healthy diet as conservative yet with a high loyalty to junk food in children’s diet); 3) the critical type (mothers who reported different from conservative type perceptions about healthy diet and tend to have low level of trust to the medical doctors and institutions in Lubny). The study represents findings relevant for Lubny and Poltava Region in Ukraine. Further research is needed to provide more data for a better understanding of perceptions about a healthy diet for children in Ukraine.
A global analysis of trade policies in antimicrobial medicines
Authors: Narayanan Gopalakrishnan Badri
Published: October 2023

Antimicrobial medicines are difficult to access for the poor people in many parts of the world, mainly because of their costs and lack of local availability. While it is not necessary that these medicines may be produced across the world, it is possible to import them from countries that have enormous production capacities. For this to happen, the countries that lack these medicines should have trade policies in place that facilitate their cheap imports. However, trade policies typically do not take this aspect into account when they are formulated. The policy determinants of high import tariffs are industrial policy and protectionism-related concerns on one hand and revenue considerations on the other hand. In this paper, we take a close look at the global trade and tariffs in various countries in several antimicrobial medicines and medicaments, to come up with inferences on how countries that import a lot of them may do better by reducing tariffs. Especially, the article deals with anibiotics trade. The export and import drug potentials are investigated. The largest export countries proved to be China, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The import leaders are India, Chile, Austria, the USA, Switzerland. A major policy implication emerging from this study is that countries ought to take a deeper look at the trends in trade and tariffs on antimicrobial drugs on a priority basis, since this has to do with lives of real people. Unnecessary blanket tariffs meant for tariff revenue should be avoided, as we find this in many countries that have hardly any production capacity for these drugs (such as the Bahamas, Djibouti, Bermuda, the Comoros, etc.). The bigger players in the sector, both in terms of imports and exports, have relatively lower tariffs, but there is still a lot of scope of reducing these tariffs to ensure that these drugs are available at affordable prices to people at large. Industrial policy motivations to levy tariffs in order to protect the domestic industry against import competition may also need to be done in a measured manner, because this is about health and safety of people and not just another industry. Having said that, for health security purposes, it makes sense to develop domestic production capacity and supply chains. That can be done based on international partnerships, R&D, domestic tax and other policy incentives like the Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme in India (rather than tariffs).
Two-dimensional topological insulators: past, present and future
Authors: Liu Feng
Published: October 2023

Two-dimensional (2D) topological insulators (TIs) are special quantum conductors that possess an insulating bulk but metallic edge with quantized charge and spin conductance protected by electron band topology. The concept of topology and TI has not only renewed our fundamental understanding of electronic properties of solid materials, but also opened an exciting avenue towards potential applications of topological quantum devices with minimized heat dissipation and robustness against disorder. In this video article, I will first introduce and review the concept of TIs within the context of transport properties of solid-state materials. I will then use two examples, the organic 2D TIs and the surface-based 2D topological states, to recap the rapid theoretical and experimental developments made in this emerging field. The existence of quantized edge conductance and topological edge states of 2D TIs has been so far confirmed experimentally in several systems, such as semiconductor quantum wells, 2D transition metal dichalcogenides, metallic overlayer of bismuth on a semiconductor surface. However, discovery of high-temperature 2D TIs and construction of functional TI-based quantum devices remain largely elusive. At the end of this video article, I will offer briefly my personal perspective and possible future directions in low-dimensional topological materials.
Pengaruh Organisasi Industri Dan Struktur Perilaku Kinerja Industri Sekarang Ini
Authors: Afifahtus Syaleha  , Muhammad Yasin
Published: October 2023

This research aims to increase knowledge and insight in the field of industrial economics, both in terms of concept, application and development of industrial economics in Indonesia. In order to increase knowledge and insight specifically in the field of industrial organization and business competition, both in terms of concept and implementation. Determine estimates and predictions and what is most likely regarding the company's condition and performance in the future. The research method uses qualitative methods and library research. The data collection technique is to record important information in carrying out data analysis by means of data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions to obtain conclusions. The results of this research show several developments in the industrial sector in Indonesia. The industrial sector is the largest contributor to Indonesia's GDP, especially the manufacturing sector which contributes around 73% of Indonesia's total industrial production. However, the industrial sector in Indonesia is still hampered by several factors, such as poor infrastructure and limited human resources..
PENENTUAN KADAR KAFEIN DALAM BUNGA, BIJI, KULIT BUAH DAN DAUN KOPI ARABIKA (Coffea arabica) WONOLELO MENGGUNAKAN SPEKTROFOTOMETER UV
Authors: Putri Mega , Beta Ria Erika Marita Dellima
Published: October 2023

Arabica coffee is a type of coffee that is widely cultivated in Indonesia. Caffeine is one of the secondary metabolites contained in coffee with various biological benefits. Caffeine belongs to the class of alkaloids of the methylxanthine group. Caffeine is distributed in different parts of the coffee plant in the leaves, cotyledons and flowers. Various studies have proven that the caffeine content in each part of the coffee plant has varying levels. This study aims to determine which part of the Arabica coffee plant comes from Wonolelo, Temanggung with the highest caffeine content.

Powder of flowers, leaves, seeds and fruit skins of Arabica coffee were extracted with distilled water and then extracted liquid-liquid with chloroform, the chloroform fraction obtained was evaporated to form crystals containing caffeine. The results were analyzed quantitatively by UV spectrophotometry. The absorbance results were obtained from UV spectrophotometric readings, then the caffeine content in the sample was calculated and analyzed using SPSS software.

Quantitative test stated that the highest to the lowest caffeine content were fruit peels of 3.232%, seeds (0.771%), flowers (0.509%), and leaves (0.24%). The results of this study are different compared to previous studies. This can occur due to differences in extraction methods, sample age, roasting conditions, grinding degree, geographical origin, such as growing locations at different altitudes, soil types, rainfall, harvest time, and intensity of exposure to sunlight.
PENENTUAN KADAR FLAVONOID DAN UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN DAUN BAYAM MERAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE ABTS DAN FRAP
Authors: Raharjo Oktavia Wijaya , Danang Raharjo  , Permatasari Desy Ayu Irma
Published: October 2023

Antioksidan merupakan senyawa yang dapat mendonorkan elektron kepada molekul radikal bebas sehingga dapat menstabilkan radikal bebas dan menghentikan reaksi berantai. Bayam merah merupakan salah satu tanaman yang berpotensi sebagai antioksidan. Bayam merah mengandung senyawa metabolit sekunder berupa alkaloid, flavonoid, tanin dan terpenoid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar total flavonoid dari ekstrak daun bayam merah, serta uji aktivitas antioksidan daun bayam merah (Amaranthus tricolor L.) menggunakan metode ABTS dan FRAP yang dilihat dari nilai IC50.

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental dengan membuat ekstrak dan fraksi dengan variasi konsentrasi dan dilakukan uji fitokimia, kadar total flavonoid, serta uji antioksidan dengan metode ABTS dan FRAP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dalam ekstrak etanol daun bayam merah mengandung senyawa flavonoid, alkaloid, tanin, dan terpenoid. Kadar total flavonoid yaitu 22,27 mg QE/g. Serta ekstrak dan fraksi daun bayam merah (Amaranthus tricolor L.) memiliki sifat antioksidan yang diukur menggunakan metode ABTS dan FRAP.
Impact of central venous pressure measurement on the prognosis of patients with septic shock: A retrospective analysis of the MIMIC- IV database
Authors: Lin Yanchen , Huang Jing , Zhang Ying , Li Houfeng , Hu Huixiu , Tan Li
Published: October 2023

Objective: To assess the impact of measuring central venous pressure (CVP) on the prognosis of patients with septic shock. Methods: Septic shock patients with and without CVP measurements were identified in the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality, and a multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between CVP measurement and 28-day mortality in patients with septic shock. The results were validated using logistic regression after propensity score matching. Secondary outcomes were in-hospital mortality, 1-year mortality, incidence of acute kidney injury within the first 7 days in the intensive care unit (ICU), and length of stay in the ICU. After propensity score matching, logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the correlation between CVP measurements and secondary outcomes in patients with septic shock. Results: A total of 2966 patients were included, including 1219 patients whose CVP was measured within 24h after admission to the ICU. CVP measurement was found to be not correlated with 28-day mortality (odds ratio=0.978, 95% Confidence Interval 0.798-1.200, P=0.835). Analyzing the cohort after propensity score matching, CVP measurement was found to be associated with prolonged ICU stay (4.9 vs. 3.2 days; P<0.001). No statistical differences were found in the primary outcome and other secondary outcomes between those with CVP measurement and those not. Conclusion: CVP measurement is associated with prolonged ICU stay in patients with septic shock but not associated with mortality and incidence of acute kidney injury within 7 days.
Roles of post-translational modifications of C-type lectin receptor-induced signaling cascades in innate immune responses against Candida albicans
Authors: Li Ping , Cheng Lindong , Liao Chunhua , Xia Jianhua , Tan Li
Published: October 2023

Candida albicans (C. albicans), a conditional pathogenic fungus, is widespread in nature and can live in symbiosis with organisms in small quantities. When the normal microflora is imbalanced, the epithelial barrier is disrupted or the immune system becomes dysfunctional, C. albicans can change from commensal to pathogenic pathogen, causing both superficial and life-threatening systemic infections with no effective treatment. The morbidity and mortality of invasive Candida infections in perioperative patients are high due to underlying chronic diseases, immune deficiencies, and pathophysiological disorders. C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) are the main pattern-recognition receptors for fungal activation of innate immunity and host defense. Upon binding to ligands, CLRs induce multiple signal transduction cascades followed by activation of nuclear factor kappa B through spleen tyrosine kinase - and caspase recruitment domain containing protein 9-dependent pathways. Analyzing the effects of regulatory CLR-induced signaling cascades on host immune cells is critical for understanding the molecular mechanism in regulating antifungal immunity. As one of the core factors in host innate immune regulation, protein post-translational modifications regulate the strength of immune effects by modulating protein conformation, stability, affinity, subcellular localization, etc. This makes the post-translational modification sites promising as potential targets for modulating antifungal immunity. This review primarily described the study progress of post-translational modifications in controlling CLR-induced signaling cascades throughout the process of innate immunity against C. albicans. We aim to provide better understanding of these mechanisms and aid in the identification and development of biomarkers and drug targets for invasive candidiasis.
Comparative measurements of surface body temperature of horses using infrared thermography
Authors:   University of Forestry – Sofia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Stamberov Petar , Stoimenov Aleksandar ,   University of Forestry – Sofia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hristov Kalin ,   University of Forestry – Sofia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Published: October 2023

Infrared thermography is a painless, non-invasive method that can be used to improve the physiological assessment and health of the horse, and as an alternative, or in combination with other imaging methods and diagnostic procedures. The main advantage of thermography is the detection of subclinical signs of inflammation before the onset of clinical signs of pathology. The aim of this pilot study was to determine the surface body temperature of six clinically healthy horses in indoor conditions. The horses` bodies were laterally scanned on the left and right sides and were divided into the following regions: neck, shoulder, thoracic limb, back, thigh and pelvic limb. The abdominal region of the horses was scanned individually in ventral projection. The average temperature of each region was calculated. An approximately equal thermal symmetry was observed between both sides of the horse’s body.
Effects of crude acetylene fumes on serum heavy metals, haematological indices and histology of the lung tissues of adult Wistar rats
Authors: Omigie MI  , Agoreyo FO
Published: October 2023

Background: Crude acetylene fumes generated from Calcium carbide (CaC2) is one of the most widely used source of acetylene gas for occupational gas welding and as an artificial fruit ripener despite numerous health warnings from the government and health groups in Nigeria.

Aim: The study was aimed at evaluating the effects of crude acetylene on heavy metals present in serum, haematological indices and histology of the lung tissues.

Materials and Methods: Twenty (20) adult male wistar rats were used. The rats were divided into two groups; Group 1 (control) and Group 2 (Test group) (n=10). The animals from the Test group (n = 10) were subsequently exposed to crude acetylene fumes released from the dissolution of 20g of calcium carbide in water for 30 minutes daily for a period of 4 weeks. At the end of the 4th week, the rats were anaesthetized and blood samples were collected for serum heavy metals and haematological analysis and tissues were harvested for histological studies.

Results: a significant increase is seen in serum heavy metals (Cr, Fe and Cd) but no significant difference in Pb in the Test group compared with the control group. Also, there was a decrease in percentage granulocytes and histological results show destruction of respiratory epithelium. Also, there were significant damages to the lung tissues which include mild interstitial haemorrhage, bronchiolar ulceration with luminal debris, interstitial oedema, bronchiolar haemorrhage vascular distortion and congestion.

Conclusion: Exposure to crude acetylene fumes increases serum heavy metals and can cause disruption of the respiratory epithelium
Complications following cardiac pacemaker insertions
Authors: Kelechukwu UK  , Shah RA
Published: October 2023

Context: Permanent pacemaker insertion is a recognised mode of therapy for cardiac arrhythmias. The procedure is carried our regularly at the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory of Madras Medical Mission India.

Aims: This study reviewed the associated morbidity and complications of cardiac pacemaker insertions carried out over fifteen years.

Settings and Design: This study was carried out in the Cardiac Electrophysiology department, of the Institute of Cardiovascular diseases, Madras Medical Mission, India. The study was retrospective.

Material and methods: Data was collected when previously paced patients presented for cardiac interrogation between January to July of 2013. The patients had undergone implantation over the preceding fifteen years. 501 consecutive cases were chosen for analysis.The data obtained was analysed using SPSS statistical software version 15.

Results: The 501 patients had been on pacemaker for variable durations. They comprised 321 males and 180 females. A variety of complications were observed in 33 (6.58%) patients but there was no procedure-related mortality.

Conclusions: Pacemakers were generally well tolerated. Majority of patients were asymptomatic and the rate of complications is 6.58%.
Perception on Preparation for Transplantation and Medication Adherence: An Exploratory Study of Post Kidney Transplant Patients in Nigeria
Authors: Ajah CC  , Ogbo PU  , Akinola AA
Published: October 2023

Background: Many patients suffering from renal failure have embraced kidney transplant instead of dialysis despite huge financial implications. However, post kidney transplant patients (PKTPs) require strict adherence to immunosuppressant medications to prevent rejection of the allograft. Encounters during patients’ medication refill suggest information gaps about medication use burden.

Objectives: This study was set to explore PKTPs perspective on their preparation for transplant and determine possible information gaps during preparation for transplant.

Methods: This study was conducted by qualitative methods using in-depth interviews. Eighteen PKTPs were purposely recruited from their refill facility in Lagos and interviewed using an open-ended interview guide. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Findings: The main information received during preparation bordered mostly on expectation of improved quality of life, financial implication, and the need to maintain the new kidney using medications. While some respondents ambiguously stated that the team ‘did their best’ in preparing them for transplant, six respondents regretted not having information about the life-long use of medications until after the transplant. Some respondents totally adhered to their medications, never missing a dose; others missed some doses unintentionally while some others deliberately missed their doses just to save cost. All respondents’ experience of a better quality of life after transplant was as expected.

Conclusion: This study revealed that some respondents experienced information gaps concerning life-long use of medications post-transplant. The experience of very improved quality of life post-transplant seemed to be the driving force for medication adherence.
HBME-1 expression by thyroid neoplasms in a Nigerian tertiary health Centre
Authors: Soremekun AI  , Olaofe OO  , Komolafe AO
Published: October 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to review the histopathological diagnosis of thyroid neoplasms seen in OAUTHC Ile Ife using HBME-1 immunohistochemical marker.

Materials and methods: We studied all thyroid neoplasms diagnosed in the Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine OAUTHC, Ile-Ife from 1st July 1996 to 30th June 2016. We noted the age, sex of the patients, nature of histological diagnosis (benign and malignant) and the specific histologic diagnosis. We evaluated HBME-1 immunostain grade (0, 1+, 2+, 3+, 4+) for all the tumours.

Results: We studied only fifty-six cases (all neoplastic thyroid diseases). Sixteen (28.6%) and forty (71.4%) cases of the cases were benign and malignant, respectively. The Malignant thyroid neoplasms were 2.5 times more frequent than the benign thyroid lesions. There is a significant statistical relationship between HBME-1 expression and the nature of the neoplastic cases (p = 0.001). The sensitivity of HBME-1 in distinguishing benign from malignant thyroid neoplasms in this study was 77.5%, the specificity was 87.5%, the positive predictive value (PPV) was 93.3% and the negative predictive value (NPV) was 60.1%.

Conclusion: There is a significant statistical association between HBME-1 and the nature of thyroid neoplasms. HBME-1 can be used as an added tool in distinguishing malignant thyroid neoplasms from the benign tumours.
5-year review of hysterectomy at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, south-south Nigeria
Authors: Ukah CE  , Okhionkpamwonyi O  , Okoacha I  , Okonta PI
Published: October 2023

Context: Hysterectomy is a major surgical procedure that is performed worldwide for several indications ranging from benign to malignant conditions. It may be life-saving especially in certain obstetric situations.

Objective: The aim was to determine the incidence, indications and complications of hysterectomy in Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara.

Materials and methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study of hysterectomy performed in DELSUTH, Oghara from January 1st, 2012 to December 31st 2016. Every patient that had hysterectomy was included.

Results: During the period, there were there 468 major gynaecological surgeries. Eighty-five patients had hysterectomy accounting for 18.2%. The mean age of the patients was 47.9±10.6 years. Majority (46.6%) of the patients were para 5 and above. The mean parity was 3.2±0.83. Uterine fibroid accounted for majority (30.0%) of the cases. Total abdominal hysterectomy accounted for 78.75% while 8.75% had sub-total abdominal hysterectomy and 12.5% had vaginal hysterectomy. Fifty-two percent of the patients had bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy while 6.25% had unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Anaemia and wound sepsis were the most common complications. One patient (1.25%) ended as a mortality during the period under review.

Conclusion: The indications for, and surgical outcome following hysterectomy are comparable to that from other public hospitals across the country.
Formulating Natural Disaster Insurance Scheme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia
Authors: Setijawan Edi , Sutiyono Guntur , Wicaksono Gandhi Cahyo , Ardiyanti Historya , Christi Petra
Published: October 2023

The existence of disaster insurance in Indonesia is particularly important for disaster-prone areas. In recent years, only 2.96% of 64 million MSMEs have disaster insurance. This is because the existing disaster insurance scheme has not fully met the expectations of MSMEs regarding its premium value, its claims mechanism and MSMEs financial capability. This research seeks to explore the factors that influence MSMEs to own disaster insurance, by using quantitative analysis of Panel Fixed Effects Model as the first model and Probit Models as the second and third models as well as qualitative analysis. The result will be utilized to formulate the appropriate disaster insurance product which optimize insurance features based on MSMEs’ demand, encourage regulatory support and improve government funding capacity. Indonesia is currently facing approximately IDR19.75 trillion (USD1.4 billion) financing gap to cover the loss caused by disasters hence, there is also a need to create a high- level financing scheme to cover the gap.
Pengaruh Country Of Origin, Brand Image, dan Persepsi Kualitas Terhadap Niat Beli Hp Xiaomi (Studi Pada Mahasiswa STIE Tenggarong yang berada di Muara Badak)
Authors: SEPTIANI AYU SHERINA , PUTRI EVA NOORHYA AKHMAR RAMADHAN
Published: October 2023

The Influence of Country Of Origin, Brand Image and Quality Perceptions of Intention to Buy Xiaomi Cell Phones (Study of Tenggarong STIE Students in Muara Badak). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect simultaneously and partially of the variables of country of origin, brand image and perceived quality of purchase intention for Xiaomi cellphones (study of Tenggarong STIE students residing in Muara Badak). The analysis in this study is multiple regression, processed using SPSS, with a total of 26 respondents. The results obtained simultaneously show that the variables of country of origin, brand image and perceived quality have a significant effect on purchase intention of Xiaomi cell phones. Partially, country of origin has a significant influence on purchase intentions of Xiaomi cellphones, brand image has a significant effect on purchase intentions of Xiaomi cellphones and perceived quality has a significant effect on purchase intentions of Xiaomi cellphones.
PENGARUH HARGA DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN (Studi Kasus Pada Salon Rosna di Desa Gas Alam Badak I Muara Badak)
Authors: SAHRUL MUHAMMAD , DWIJATENAYA IDA BAGUS MADE AGUNG , Kardinar Wijayanti Silvana
Published: October 2023

The fierce competition in business environment in acquiring and retaining customers forces business players to adaptively respond to dynamic customers’ needs and wants.Customer satisfaction has always been the key goal of marketers to achieve. Thus, marketing studies try to find out variables affecting customer satisfaction. The purposes of this study was to determine the effect of price perception and service quality simultaneously and partially on customer satisfaction at Rosna Salon in Badak I, Gas Alam Village. Data collected through questionnaire distribution to 65 customers of Rosna Salon based on saturated sampling technique. Then, the data analyzed using multiple linear regression and the result of this study revealed that price perception and service quality have positive and significant effect partially and simultanously on customer satisfaction.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, HARGA DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK AMPLANG KELOMPOK UKM â€œWANITA MANDIRI SALIKIâ€ DI DESA SALIKI
Authors: Irwansyah  , Ilham  , Hendra
Published: October 2023

The aim of this thesis is to determine the partial and simultaneous influence of product quality, price and brand image variables on purchasing decision variables for the SME amplang product "Woman Mandiri Saliki". From the 60 research samples, the research results showed that the product quality variable had a positive effect with a value of tcount (6.702) > ttable (2.002) and the resulting significance value was (0.000) < (0.05). Price also has a positive effect with a value of tcount (2.479) > ttable (2.002) with a resulting significance value of 0.016 < 0.05. Likewise for brand image with a value of tcount (2.288) > ttable (2.002) with a significance value of (0.026) < (0.05) meaning that each variable has a partial influence on the decision to purchase the SME amplang product "Woman Mandiri Saliki". The variables product quality, price and brand image also have a simultaneous influence on purchasing decisions for the SME amplang product "Woman Mandiri Saliki" with a value of fcount (22.824) > ftable (2.77) with Sig. (0.000) < (0.05) and the R Square value is (0.526) or 52.6%, this can be interpreted as simultaneously product quality, price and brand image influencing the decision to purchase the UKM amplang product "Woman Mandiri Saliki" while the rest 47.4% is influenced by other variables not used in this research.
PENGARUH PRODUK PROMOSI DAN PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN NASABAH PEGADAIAN SYARI’AH PASAR MERDEKA DI SAMARINDA
Authors: Afandi Amrulah , Fahleti Widya Hana , Zainuddin Muhammad
Published: October 2023

The Influence of Products, Promotions, and Services on Customer Decisions at the Merdeka Pawnshop Syari'ah Market in Samarinda. This study aims to determine the effect of product, promotion and service variables simultaneously on the decisions of Pegadaian Syariah Merdeka Market customers in Samarinda and want to know the effect of product, promotion and service variables partially on the decisions of Pegadaian Syariah Merdeka Market customers in Samarinda. The analytical tool used to analyze these variables is multiple regression. To test the proposed hypothesis is to use the f test and t test. the number of samples in this study were 123 customers. The research results obtained are that there is a simultaneous influence between product, promotion and service variables on the decisions of Pegadaian customers. The first hypothesis proposed is accepted because it is proven true. There is a partial influence between product variables on customer decisions, the second hypothesis proposed is accepted because it is proven true. There is a partial influence between promotion variables on customer decisions, the third hypothesis proposed is accepted because it is proven true. There is a partial influence between product variables on customer decisions, the fourth hypothesis proposed is accepted because it is proven true.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Manajemen Koleksi Elektronik Perpustakaan Berbasis Web
Authors: Abiel Yehuda , Zulaikha Sri Rohyanti
Published: October 2023

The rapid development of science and technology has given rise to what is known as the digital era, an era marked by the birth of a generation of digital natives. The birth of this era demands adaptive changes for every organization or institution including libraries in providing services to this 'new' generation. The library itself is currently inseparable and must be in line with the development of existing information technology so that it can carry out its role and function more optimally in providing the best service to users who are the digital generation. The Ciputra Surabaya University Library is a form of higher education library that is expected to be able to meet the needs of the teaching and learning process for its academic community and also carry out its functions in preserving culture and archives, as well as developing knowledge for the general public. Good collection management will make the library the main place for users to meet the desired information needs, this is because good collection management will make the collections contained in a library exactly according to the needs of users and of course this is in line with the increasing collections owned by the library. itself. Therefore a collection management strategy is needed by the Ciputra University Library in Surabaya. Based on the results of observations made by the author, it was found that there is an opportunity to develop a web-based library and museum collection management system design, making it easier and faster for users to access collection information at the Ciputra University Library in Surabaya.
The Importance Of Building Effective Communications In The Information Transfer Process In Higher Education Libraries To Achieve User Satisfaction
Authors: Permana Afdika
Published: October 2023

In this article, we will discuss the importance of effective communication in the process of transferring information in the university library, because the university library is a special type of library where the majority of the users are students, lecturers, and academics. The focus of writing in this article is to examine what communication theories can be applied in tertiary institutions and what are the obstacles and what might occur when communicating in a college library. Then how should college library librarians communicate with fellow library staff or when serving users, especially users who come to do research and really need sources of information and references. Writing this article is done by analyzing related content such as books, journals, and other reference sources that are in accordance with the study of this article. By using a literature study approach and qualitative methods. The purpose of this article is to find out how important effective communication is in the college library to achieve user satisfaction.
The History of Muhammadiyah School in Tanjungpinang
Authors: Arman Dedi , Deswita Meli
Published: October 2023

This paper discusses the history of the Muhammadiyah school in Tanjungpinang City. Writing using historical research methods. The data collection was carried out through literature studies and interviews. The Tanjungpinang branch of Muhammadiyah was established in 1939, but the Muhammadiyah school came later. The Junior High School (SMP) was established in 1961. The Muhammadiyah school in Tanjungpinang has experienced a golden age because it was one of the pioneers in the existence of private schools. The formation of the Riau Archipelago Province in 2004 with the capital in Tanjungpinang ironically did not have a positive impact on the development of Muhammadiyah schools. This condition contrasts with the development of Muhammadiyah schools in Batam City which are progressing rapidly. Weaknesses in management in the management of education caused the Muhammadiyah school in Tanjungpinang to experience setbacks. Another reason is that there are Muhammadiyah figures in Tanjungpinang who built and have Islamic educational institutions which are far more advanced and developed than Muhammadiyah schools.
Online text-based focus groups in journalism studies
Authors: Thomsen Morten
Published: October 2023

In this section, Journalistica puts a spotlight on research methods used in journalism studies and/or journalism practice.
Le piège Kariba : une lecture écopoétique du fleuve Zambèze
Authors: Vidotto Margaux
Published: October 2023

Situé à la frontière entre la Zambie et le Zimbabwe, le barrage de Kariba
surplombe les gorges du même nom (littéralement « petit piège » en tonga)
dans le bassin du Zambèze. Le piège n’est pas qu’étymologique, puisque 57 000 Tongas
ont dû être déplacés, causant aussi bien des bouleversements sociaux que
d’irrémédiables dommages environnementaux. L’étude du barrage, d’un point de vue
écopoétique, associe les transformations de l’espace aux récits qui en découlent.
Les textes que nous choisissons d’étudier se mettent à l’écoute de l’attachement
profond du peuple à son espace, et révèlent les énergies – créatrice, magique et
sociale – qui jouent sous la surface du fleuve Zambèze et au-delà.
L’écriture végétale de Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo : proposition de lecture écopoétique
Authors: Garnier Xavier
Published: October 2023

La poésie et la prose de Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo font une large place aux écosystèmes forestiers. La circulation des sèves, le bruissement des feuillages et les jeux de résonances sont autant de dynamiques environnementales qui entraînent l’écriture sur d’autres voies que celles de l’enracinement culturel et de la revendication identitaire. Une telle lecture écopoétique de l’oeuvre de Rabearivelo nous invite à appréhender Madagascar comme un milieu connecté au reste du monde.
Representational drift as a result of implicit regularization
Authors: Ratzon Aviv , Derdikman Dori , Barak Omri
Published: October 2023

Recent studies show that, even in constant environments, the tuning of single neurons changes over time in a variety of brain regions. This representational drift has been suggested to be a consequence of continuous learning under noise, but its properties are still not fully understood. To investigate the underlying mechanism, we trained an artificial network on a simplified navigational task. The network quickly reached a state of high performance, and many units exhibited spatial tuning. We then continued training the network and noticed that the activity became sparser with time. Initial learning was orders of magnitude faster than ensuing sparsification. This sparsification is consistent with recent results in machine learning, in which networks slowly move within their solution space until they reach a flat area of the loss function. We analyzed four datasets from different labs, all demonstrating that CA1 neurons become sparser and more spatially informative with exposure to the same environment. We conclude that learning is divided into three overlapping phases: (i) Fast familiarity with the environment; (ii) slow implicit regularization; and (iii) a steady state of null drift. The variability in drift dynamics opens the possibility of inferring learning algorithms from observations of drift statistics.