bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORMULASI DAN EVALUASI STABILITAS SEDIAAN LIP BALM EKSTRAK KULIT BUAH NAGA MERAH (Hylocereus polyrhizus) DENGAN PENAMBAHAN MINYAK ZAITUN SEBAGAI EMOLIEN SERTA PENENTUAN NILAI SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
Authors: Abdul Wahid Suleman  , Sri Wahyuningsih  , Safaruddin  , Rizky Indah Pratiwi
Published: November 2022

Kulit buah naga merah merupakan salah satu limbah yang masih sangat jarang dimanfaatkan padahal kulit buah naga juga mengandung senyawa antioksidan yang cukup tinggi, senyawa antioksidan mampu melawan oksidasi dalam tubuh, keunggulan dari kulit buah naga sebagai antioksidan disebabkan karena buah naga kaya akan senyawa polifenol. Minyak zaitun dapat digunakan sebagai emolien karena sifatnya yang mampu mempertahankan kelembapan, kelenturan, serta kehalusan pada kulit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui minyak zaitun dan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah dapat diformulasikan ke dalam sediaan lip balm dan untuk mengetahui nilai SPF pada sediaan lip balm minyak zaitun dengan penambahan ekstrak buah naga merah. Hasil uji homogenitas, organoleptis, uji titik lebur, uji PH, dan uji skin analyzer menggunakan metode cycling test menghasilkan sediaan yang stabil dan nilai SPF yang didapatkan yaitu pada kontrol negatif didapatkan hasil SPF 4, formula  konsentrasi 7% diperoleh nilai sebesar 25 SPF, formula  konsentrasi 9% diperoleh nilai 32 SPF, dan formula  konsentrasi 11% diperoleh nilsi sebesar 33 SPF. Formulasi sediaan lip balm ekstrak kulit buah naga merah memiliki stabilitas yang baik dan ketiga-tiganya memiliki proteksi ultra.
ULASAN ARTIKEL: KEJADIAN IKUTAN PASCA IMUNISASI (KIPI) DARI BERBAGAI JENIS VAKSIN COVID-19 YANG BEREDAR DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hidayat Syahrul , Rindarwati Asti Yunia , Destiani Dika Pramita
Published: November 2022

Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat serius yang telah menjadi pusat perhatian global sejak akhir 2019. COVID-19 merupakan pandemi yang menyebabkan komplikasi medis yang parah bahkan kematian di seluruh dunia pada beberapa kasus. Strategi penanggulangan yang paling efektif untuk mengatasi COVID-19 saat ini adalah pemberian vaksin COVID-19 yang efektivitasnya telah terbukti secara global. Beberapa vaksin COVID-19 di Indonesia yang telah beredar seperti Pfizer BioNTech®, Moderna, AstraZeneca, dan Coronavac telah memberikan perlindungan di masyarakat dengan merangsang respons kekebalan tubuh. Akan tetapi, pada beberapa kasus, vaksin-vaksin tersebut juga dapat menyebabkan kejadian yang tidak diinginkan setelah pemberiannya yang dikenal dengan istilah Kejadian Ikutan Pasca Imunisasi (KIPI). Artikel ini mengulas KIPI yang didapat dari artikel pada database PMC dan ScienceDirect dengan kriteria inklusi berupa artikel uji klinis pada 1 tahun terakhir dan berbahasa inggris. Ulasan ini mengeksklusi artikel review. Didapat 404 artikel tentang KIPI vaksin COVID-19 dan hanya 11 artikel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. KIPI akibat vaksin COVID-19 dapat terjadi secara lokal maupun sistemik. KIPI lokal yang umum terjadi di antaranya nyeri, kemerahan, dan bengkak di situs injeksi sedangkan KIPI sistemik yang umum terjadi adalah demam, nyeri otot dan sakit kepala. KIPI lain yang mungkin terjadi di antaranya diare, mual, dan muntah. selain itu, beberapa vaksin berpotensi mengakibatkan limfadenopati unilateral, bells palsy, serta trombosis vena serebral. Namun, perlu data yang lebih kuat untuk membuktikan bahwa reaksi sistemik tersebut terjadi akibat vaksin COVID-19. KIPI terjadi pada resipien dengan usia lebih muda. Frekuensi KIPI bertahan rata-rata pada 1-2 hari dengan tingkat keparahan ringan sampai sedang.
The Ethical and Rational Effect of Human Cloning Technology
Authors: Jiang Yihan
Published: November 2022

When scientists cloned sheep Dolly and other animals, the attitude toward human cloning technology was not clear. Human reproductive cloning involves making an entire cloned human instead of only cells or organs. This type of cloning may cause ethical problems – how to define their identity between real and cloned human beings; how do human beings treat artificial creatures in real society? Plus, it may also cause societal issues; for instance, whether this technology may be taken advantage of by capitalism for class solidification. Reproductive cloning is strictly prohibited in some countries. In recent years, some scientists have been encouraged to lose the restrictions on this research; however, the public has quite different attitudes toward cloning. This paper justifies that human cloning technology needs development with reasonable government restrictions.
HEALING CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES WITH THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS
Authors: SAĞLAM Gökçenur , BEDELOĞLU Ayşe
Published: November 2022

Self-healing materials are materials that automatically and independently heal or repair damage caused by any cause, without outside intervention. Self-healing polymeric materials are in the class of smart materials. Research on self-healing polymers and polymer composites using this effect has increased rapidly in recent years due to the advantages such as cost reduction and less labor that this new topic will provide. In this review, first of all, a brief information about the self-healing mechanisms used in composites will be given in the light of the studies in the literature, then the use of the stitch method in composites and self-healing composites and finally the test methods of self-healing composites will be mentioned.
A Study on the Effect of Sympathetic Activity on Children's Emotional Regulation Ability and Considerate Behavior: Focusing on the Use of Picture Books
Authors:   Academic Society of Global Business Administration, Kwon Minjeong , Moon Misook , Jo Donghyuk
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of sympathetic activity using picture books on children's emotional regulation ability and considerate behavior. The experiment was conducted by placing 17 people each in an experimental group and a control group. The experiment was conducted 14 times over 7 weeks, and it was verified by conducting pre- and post-tests on whether the use of picture books had an effect on infant emotional regulation and considerate behavior.
As a result of the study, first, the effect of sympathetic activity using picture books to improve overall emotion regulation ability could be verified, but the effects of adaptive emotion regulation and negative emotion regulation, which are sub-factors, could not be verified statistically.
Second, the effect of using the picture books on improving not only the overall considerate behavior but also the sub-factors of the considerate behaviors were statistically verified. Through this, it was verified that children's sympathetic activities using picture books have a positive effect on children's behaviors to recognize the thoughts and emotions of the other person, adjust and maintain them appropriately, and be considerate of the other person. In future research, measurement tools that can connect and measure the sub-factors of emotional regulation ability and considerate behavior more specifically are developed and need to be utilized in research.
Gobernanza metropolitana y democracia en América Latina y algunas sugestiones para la ampliación del programa de investigación
Authors: Frey Klaus
Published: November 2022

Visa contribuir com o tema da governança metropolitana na América Latina, com base no estudo comparativo realizado pelo grupo de pesquisadores latino-americanos no âmbito do Programa Executivo de Cooperação em Políticas Públicas para o Desenvolvimento Econômico, Social e Ambiental do Brasil e da América Latina, por meio de reflexões sobre algumas questões que o estudo suscita em relação aos avanços e limites da ampliação de espaços democráticos de governança, articulação e cooperação em nível metropolitano.
Adequações e soluções no financiamento para o desenvolvimento urbano-metropolitano da região metropolitana da grande São Luís
Authors: Carvalho Mônica Teixeira , Brandão Lena Carolina A. F. R. , Telles Elizabeth C. de Oliveira
Published: November 2022

Este capítulo tem como objetivo identificar e caracterizar o atual arranjo da gestão metropolitana da Grande São Luís, que se diferencia do que se vislumbrava há cinco anos com a Lei Complementar Estadual (LCE) nº 69/2003, em um cenário em que existia um arranjo institucional insuficiente para atender às demandas desse espaço. Atualmente, a questão metropolitana tem obtido outro olhar na dinâmica dos poderes Executivo e Legislativo, ganhando um novo “fôlego” a partir da promulgação da LCE nº 174, de 25 de maio de 2015, que revogou as LCEs nº 38, de 12 de janeiro de 1998, nº 69, de 23 de dezembro de 2003, nº 153, de 10 de abril de 2013 e nº 161, de 3 de dezembro de 2013.
Ride do Distrito Federal como ferramenta de institucionalização da realidade metropolitana de Brasília : desafios e experiências
Authors: Sampaio Cecília de Faria , Coelho Juliana Machado , Castro Kássia Batista de , Lima Larissa Ane de Sousa , Castro Lívia Frazão de
Published: November 2022

O fato metropolitano existe em Brasília; criou-se, porém, um arranjo institucional que não condiz com a necessidade da metrópole: ele abarca municípios que possuem, de fato, relações metropolitanas com Brasília e municípios que estão sob a influência da cidade em uma escala regional, não metropolitana. O arranjo institucional existente, a Ride, não permite a utilização dos instrumentos previstos no Estatuto da Metrópole – portanto, a governança metropolitana é dificultada. Os objetivos da Ride são distintos daqueles de uma região metropolitana. O foco de um arranjo e o foco do outro são diferentes. A Ride visa ao desenvolvimento econômico da região, já as regiões metropolitanas institucionalizadas, segundo o Estatuto da Metrópole, miram o desenvolvimento urbano integrado, não focando apenas a dimensão econômica, mas buscando integração e redução das desigualdades socioeconômicas.
Persekutuan Doa sebagai Ruang Pemuridan: Implikasi Teologis Matius 28:18-20
Authors: Kaunang Albertina Nomay Baramuli , Tjiptosari Yogi
Published: November 2022

Amanat Agung merupakan sebuah kata kunci dalam kegiatan misi, yang diartikulasikan dari nas yang sangat populer Matius 28:19-20; sekalipun judul perikop tidak memuat diksi itu. Namun demikian, spirit “menjadikan segala bangsa murid Kristus” seolah meninggalkan jejak “menjadikan Kristen” atau yang lebih populer dengan stigma kristenisasi, sehingga mengakibatkan ekses sentimen agama. Ada perbedaan sikap yang muncul, yakni dengan tetap melakukan penginjilan dengan semangat menobatkan sebagai inti pesan amanat agung seperti yang telah dilakukan dari masa ke masa, atau merekonstruksi misi di era sekarang dengan memaknai ulang narasi teks Matius 28:19-20 tersebut. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menawarkan sebuah pemaknaan teks “amanat agung” sebagai tindakan pemuridan yang dapat dilakukan di persekutuan doa. Dengan menggunakan metode tafsir konstruktif melalui pembacaan ulang nas Matius 28:19-20, maka didapatkan bahwa pesan inti dari “amanat agung” tersebut adalah tentang pemuridan, yang dapat dilakukan di mana saja dan kepada siapa saja. Kesimpulannya, pemuridan yang merupakan prinsip amanat agung dapat dilakukan di persekutan-persekutuan doa, selain gereja.
A new species of tree cricket (Orthoptera, Gryllidae, Oecanthinae) from Chihuahuan Desert gypsum dunes in the United States and a key to the nigricornis species group
Authors: Collins Nancy , Lightfoot David C.
Published: November 2022

A new species of tree crickets, Oecanthus beamerisp. nov., is described from the gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, United States. The new species is currently known only from the type locality, where it appears to be specific to the gypsophile plant hoary rosemary mint (Poliomintha incana). This new species has the narrowed tegmina and calling song that are found in the nigricornis species group. Although it has morphological similarities to O. quadripunctatus and O. celerinictus, there are differences in the subgenital plates, tegminal measurements, coloring, tibial markings, song frequency, and song pulse rate. This new species has been given the common name White Sands tree cricket. We provide a key to all species in the nigricornis group. Video and song recordings are available online as Suppl. materials 1–8.
Racism in Nursing
Authors: Jones-Schenk Jan
Published: November 2022

The American Nurses Association has issued a draft position statement on racism in nursing. This historic step has the goal of facilitating emancipatory nursing practice that will both unveil structural systems that perpetuate racism in nursing and create new approaches to nursing education, research, and practice. The objective is to ultimately tackle persistent problems of health disparities and create equitable environments for education, research, and practice in nursing.

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Using a Strategy Process Framework to Support the Implementation of an Evidence-Based Practice Initiative to Improve Clinical Judgment of Newly Hired Nurses
Authors: Stuffle Megan E. , Embree Jennifer L.
Published: November 2022

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is foundational to nursing practice, but initiatives can be challenging to implement and sustain. A strategic process framework can successfully guide EBP initiatives. This column describes how nursing professional development specialists can teach nurses how to use a strategy process framework to guide an EBP initiative.

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Lateral vibration of an axially moving thermoelastic nanobeam subjected to an external transverse excitation
Authors: Moaaz Osama , Abouelregal Ahmed E. , Alsharari Fahad
Published: November 2022

This paper gives a mathematical formulation for the transverse resonance of thermoelastic nanobeams that are simply supported and compressed with an initial axial force. The nonlocal elasticity concept is used to analyze the influence of length scale with the dual-phase-lag (DPL) heat transfer theory. The nanobeam is due to a changing thermal load and moves in one direction at a constant speed. The governing motion equation for the nonlocal Euler-Bernoulli (EB) beam hypothesis can also be derived with the help of Hamilton's principle and then solved by means of the Laplace transform technique. The impacts of nonlocal nanoscale and axial velocity on the different responses of the moving beam are investigated. The results reveal that phase delays, as well as the nonlocal parameter and external excitation load, have a substantial impact on the system's behavior.
Reducibility for a class of almost periodic Hamiltonian systems which are degenerate
Authors: Li Jia , Li Xia , Zhu Chunpeng
Published: November 2022

This paper studies the reducibility for a class of Hamiltonian almost periodic systems that are degenerate in a small perturbation parameter. We prove for most of the sufficiently small parameter, the Hamiltonian system is reducible by a symplectic almost periodic mapping.
Regulatory reform and trade settlement failures in USA equity markets: Does regulatory reform matter?
Authors: Asmar Muath , Trimbath Susanne
Published: November 2022

Stock trades pass through several phases before completion, from placing an order via a brokerage firm, to the delivery of securities versus payment. This paper sheds light on the later phases of the trading process for equity securities in USA capital markets. In a continuous effort to improve the settlement process, the National Securities Clearing Corporation makes several substantial changes every year to the rules and regulations that govern the settlement process. This paper investigates the impact of rule changes on the efficiency of settlement, based on the volume of shares that failed to deliver from 2004 to 2017. The rule changes are modeled with a dummy variable in a vector autoregressive (VAR) model, where the quantity of fails and market returns are both included in the VAR model as endogenous variables. The results show a considerable impact of rule and regulation changes on the quantity of shares failed to be delivered in time for settlement; especially, the regulations implemented to improve short selling had a statistically significant impact on reducing settlement failures and improving market returns. The finding of this study provides important information for regulators and investors with regard to the settlement process and investment strategies.
A quick and a cost-effective stain for cytology; 12 years of experience in using Leishman stain
Authors: Liyanage T. G.
Published: November 2022

No abstract available
Down-The-Barrel Working Projection for Coiling Selected Bifurcation Aneurysms in A Single-Plane Angiosuite
Authors: Balaguruswamy Madan Mohan , Palanisamy Sampathkumar , Mohamed Ezaz
Published: November 2022

Conventionally, the working projection for aneurysm coiling demonstrates the inflow artery, the aneurysm dome, the neck, and bifurcation branches in a two-dimensional (2D) image. We report two cases of ruptured Anterior communicating artery aneurysms, in whom a conventional working projection could not be obtained in a single plane angiography system. We used a down-the-barrel working projection created by aligning the origins of the A2 segments of bilateral anterior cerebral arteries to complete the coiling procedure. The translucent volume-rendered image obtained using three-dimensional rotational angiography was utilized to create a Down-the-barrel view. This strategy may be employed by operators performing neuroendovascular procedures in single plane angiosuites when a conventional working projection strategy fails.
An Analysis of Clinico-radiological Features and Outcome in Patients with Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis
Authors: Kannan Karthik Thamarai , Karri Madhavi , Ramasamy Balakrishnan
Published: November 2022

Background:

Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is an immune-mediated neurological disorder affecting the spinal cord. It may be associated with the demyelination of the brain and optic nerves. Clinical features, radiological picture, and treatment outcomes vary depending on the etiology.

Objectives:

To assess different etiologies of LETM and analyze their differences in clinicoradiological features and treatment outcome.

Materials and Methods:

It is a single-center retrospective cross-sectional observational study. A total of 42 patients presented with LETM to our center for over 10 years (2010–2019) were included in this study. Their clinical, radiological, CSF findings, treatment, and neurological status (at nadir and 6 months) assessed by the EDMUS scoring system were compared and presented in this study.

Results:

In this study, 80% of patients were females, with the highest female predominance noted in NMOSD (87%). Among various etiologies, 16 patients had NMOSD, seven were idiopathic, five had connective tissue disease, and four were due to infective etiology. Bladder involvement was seen predominantly in patients with infective and systemic causes, whereas respiratory muscle involvement was seen predominantly with infective etiology. More than six-segment involvement was seen predominantly in idiopathic cases. All Ro-52 positive patients had relapses. NMOSD had a better neurological outcome than other etiology.

Conclusions:

NMOSD is the most common cause of LETM, with a good neurological outcome at 6 months, while infective etiology had a poor neurological recovery. NMOSD with Ro-52 antibody positivity had relapses despite being on immunosuppressant therapy.
Intraoperative cardiac arrest: a rare case of anomalous coronary arteries in a previously apparently healthy young man
Authors: Salahu Dalhat , Ahmad Misbahu , Mamuda Atiku
Published: November 2022

Sudden cardiac arrest in an apparently healthy patient is an uncommon and distressing experience for clinicians, and a prompt response improves outcome. A previously undiagnosed underlying cardiac anomaly places patients at risk of intraoperative critical incidents that could be fatal. We herein report a rare case of anomalous coronary arteries in a previously asymptomatic 25-year- old male who was rescheduled for a non-cardiac surgery after two previous episodes of intraoperative cardiac arrests.
Letter to the editor regarding “Perception and challenges of health science students toward E-learning in a sub-Saharan African country: a multi-institutional study”
Authors: Kilova Kristina , Kitova Тanya , Kitov Borislav
Published: November 2022

No abstract.
Post-priapism erectile dysfunction rates and associated factors in adult patients at a national referral hospital
Authors: Mararo Patrick Muigai , Ndaguatha Peter , Mwika Peter , Opot Elly Nyaim
Published: November 2022

Background: Priapism is prolonged penile tumescence that goes on for 4 hours unassociated with sexual stimulation, and can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). Methods: Using a cross-sectional study, 78 adult male patients managed with priapism at a national referral hospital were interviewed. Data were analyzed using Stata 16. Results: Seventy-seven (98.7%) participants had ischemic priapism, while only one had a non- ischemic type. The median duration of symptoms before presentation was 72 hours, [mean 112 hours (range 12– 720)]. The prevalence of ED after priapism was 100% compared with 74.4% before priapism. Forty-six patients (59%) developed severe ED. Longer duration of presentation (p = 0.001) and treatment method used, including T shunt (p = 0.014), Winter (p = 0.003), and Burnett (p = 0.048), were significantly associated with ED. Conclusion: Priapism contributes to significant sexual morbidity with patients presenting late for treatment, worsening the ED after priapism. Some medical conditions and surgical treatment methods are associated with ED. Public health awareness is needed to promote early presentation and training of clinicians on effective early management of priapism.
Role of banks in promoting financial literacy among agripreneurs in Assam, India.
Authors: Newar Purnima , Bhuyan Anjan
Published: November 2022

This paper examined financial literacy services provided by banks to agripreneurs and the associated problems. Participants were 500 agripreneurs and 250 bank managers, selected using a multi-stage sampling design in Assam, a north-eastern state of India. The result showed that out of 19 identified variables of financial literacy services, the degree of awareness of agripreneurs by banks is marked very low in 17 variables. In 7-point rating scale, average score of lack of manpower, difficulty in reaching the target group and poor coverage of topics was more than 3.5 which categorised them as major hindrances in conducting Financial Literacy Programme (FLP), particularly for agripreneurs. However, consideration of both organisational and operational approaches is suggested for better implementation of FLP for agripreneurs.
Perceived effectiveness of radio jingle in combating the spread of Corona Virus among rural dwellers in Ifo and Odeda Local Government Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Olajide Rasak B. , Alao Oyinlola Ruth , Akintunde Moruf Abiola Olaide
Published: November 2022

The study investigated the perceived effectiveness of radio jingles in combating the spread of Corona Virus among rural dwellers in Ogun State. It ascertained respondents’ awareness, knowledge, benefits derived and perceived effectiveness of the radio jingle in combating the spread of Covid-19. Using a multistage sampling procedure, 150 rural dwellers were randomly sampled and interviewed. Data were analyzed using percentages, means and correlation analysis at p=0.05. Results indicated that respondents were mostly aware of caution messages (𝑥̅ = 0.93±0.25), adherence to all non-pharmaceuticals preventive measures (𝑥̅ = 0.92±0.26) and warnings on adherence to preventive measures (𝑥̅ = 0.91±0.28). Knowledge was mostly high around issues of wearing of face mask (𝑥̅ = 0.90±0.30), social distancing (𝑥̅ = 0.84±0.37) and health workers’ vulnerability (0.84±0.48). Benefits derived included debunking myths about the virus (𝑥̅ = 1.86±0.87) and improved personal hygiene (𝑥̅ = 1.65±0.70). The jingle was perceived as highly effective in sensitizing others about the pandemic (𝑥̅ = 2.92±1.70) and vaccine information (𝑥̅ = 2.79±1.10). There was a significant relationship between awareness level and the perceived effectiveness of radio jingle (r = 0.318). Radio jingle was perceived effective by the rural dwellers, therefore should be intensified by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control in combating corona virus and other issues of public health importance.
Impact of COVID-19 on surgical emergency presentations in a tertiary hospital in the developing world
Authors: Nnadozi U. U. , Okeke C. J. , Maduba C. C. , Ajayi I. A. , Amu O. C. , Ogbuanya A. O.U. , Madu I. C. , Unigwe U. S. D.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic and the institution of measures to contain the spread of the virus have disrupted patients' elective and emergency care, with scarce resources being channeled towards care of emergency presentations and containing the virus. The study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on surgical accidents and emergency presentations in a major teaching hospital.

METHOD: This was a comparative retrospective study. All presentations between February to July 2019 (non-COVID-19 period) were compared with the same period in 2020 (COVID-19 period). Patients' biodata, including surgical specialty that managed the patient, diagnosis, and treatment offered, were collated and analyzed with IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25.0. Armonk, NY: I.B.M. Corp.

RESULTS: We included 3463 patients in the study; 2419 (69.9%) were males, while 1044(30.1%) were females. The mean age of the patients in 2019 was 31.83 ±19.31 years, and that of 2020 was 34.93±19.99 years (P=0.001). During the lockdown period, emergency surgical presentations declined significantly by 17% (1894 versus 1569: P=0.001). There was a general decline in surgical emergency presentations across surgical specialties, with orthopedic and otorhinolaryngology (E.N.T.) having the greatest impact (313 versus 202 P=0.044). Presentation for trauma decreased by 18% (1394 versus 1144 P=0.711). Operative interventions declined by 47% (292 versus 155 P=0.001). There was a decline of 31% in the number of admissions for in-patient care (420 versus 290 P=0.019).

CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria was associated with a reduction in the number of surgical emergency presentations and surgical interventions.
A collaboration to improve perioperative acute pain care at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare, Rwanda
Authors: Baumbour J. , Nyirigira G. , Wilson R. , Nsabiyumva W. , Parlow J. , Johnson A. P. , Egan R.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: A perioperative acute pain care program integrating standardized assessment and treatment forms into pain care was developed and implemented at an urban hospital in Rwanda through a collaboration between Rwandan and Canadian experts. This study evaluated the perioperative acute pain care program using a quality improvement lens.

METHODS: Using the Model for Improvement: Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle, a mixed methods evaluation was performed. Over one year, 519 randomized patient chart audits were conducted and analyzed through control charts. Through purposeful sampling, focus groups comprised ofsurgeons and nurses (N=34) involved in pain care in surgery, obstetrics, and anesthesiology were performed and analyzed via thematic coding.

RESULTS: The average attempted form completion rate across all forms varied monthly between 56-93% (mean=79%; median=81%). Across all forms, both the mean and median total number of errors per form were 12.5. Enablers of form use included improved pain care for patients and feelings of professional satisfaction. Program implementation was challenged by resource constraints, form integration, and health care provider training.

CONCLUSION: Future quality improvement collaborations should identify and address improved pain care while working with local experts to ensure PDSA cycles are continuous, and evidence based.
Socio-demographic correlates of childhood malnutrition in a rural community in Southwest Nigeria - A call for targeted interventions for vulnerable children
Authors: Fatunla O. A.T. , Olatunya O. S. , Ogundare E. O. , Fatunla T. O. , Agbesanwa T. A. , Taiwo A. B. , Oyelami O. A.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Nigeria has the second-highest burden of stunted children globally. Yet, only two out of ten malnourished Nigerian children benefit from intervention programs to address malnutrition. This study describes some socio-demographic factors associated with malnutrition among children living in a rural community in Southwest Nigeria.

METHODS: This study was a community-based cross-sectional study involving 364 children randomly selected from their homes aged 1–15 years. Factors such as socioeconomic status, birth order, and whether the mother was alive were obtained. Weights, heights, and body mass index (BMI) were measured and interpreted using the WHO z-scores. Chi-squared test of associations was used for categorical variables and an independent t-test was used to compare the mean BMI between both genders. The level of significance was set at a p-value <0.050.

RESULTS: There were 185 (51%) females: 173(48%) belonged to the age group 1–5 years and 168 (46%) belonged to the lower socio-economic class. Over 80% of the participants had normal nutritional status: 19 (6%) were underweight, 36 (10%) were stunted, and 29 (8%) were thin (low BMI, <-2SD). Maternal demise was associated with thinness. Males from lower socio-economic classes and first-born males had a higher mean BMI than the females (p<0.050).

CONCLUSION: Although malnutrition prevalence was low, there is a need to use targeted interventions to further reduce malnutrition among vulnerable children. There is also a necessity for more studies to identify and address the risk factors for stunting in the study area.
Management challenges of disorders of sex development- Case Series
Authors: Tuyishimire B. , Irere H. , Rutagarama F. , Ndatinya A. , Karangwa O. R. , Gasana A. , Nsanzabaganwa C. , Mutesa L.
Published: November 2022

INTRODUCTION: Disorders of sex development (DSDs) are genetic abnormalities characterized by discordance between phenotypic, gonadal, and genetic sex. They are grouped into two categories based on karyotype: 46, XX DSD and 46, XY DSD.CASES: We reviewed two patients referred to the Rwanda Military Hospital genetic unit. The first patient was a 3-year-old toddler who was referred for confusing sex organs. Physical examination showed ambiguous genital organs with hypospadias and micropenis. Pelvic examination showed a swelling solid mass hat leading to a suspicion of ovary or undescended testes or combined ovary and testes (ovotestes). The second patient was a 17 years old teenager who presented with primary amenorrhea and lack of female secondary sexual characteristics at her age. The karyotype test was performed to investigate the genotypic sex of the patients and results revealed the karyotype formula of 46, XX/XY indicating the presence of two cell lines in the patient for the toddler and 46XYinv9 (p11q13) indicating the mismatch between the genotype and phenotype of the patients for the teenager.

CONCLUSION: Patients were diagnosed with Disorder of Sex Development with 46, XX/XY and 46, XY genotypes respectively. A multidisciplinary team of a geneticist, urologist, endocrinologist and a psychologist reviewed the patient for the effective management.
CÁC NHÂN TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN SỰ HÀI LÒNG CỦA KHÁCH HÀNG SỬ DỤNG ỨNG DỤNG NHẮN TIN NHANH TRÊN ĐIỆN THOẠI THÔNG MINH TẠI TP.HCM
Authors: Quy Phù Quốc
Published: November 2022

Tóm tắt: Sự phát triển phát triển không ngừng của thị trường ứng dụng MIM hiện nay, đã đặt ra những yêu cầu cấp thiết cần phải có những nghiên cứu cụ thể về các ứng dụng này nhằm nâng cao chất lượng dịch vụ, đáp ứng nhu cầu người sử dụng, tăng tính cạnh tranh cho thị trường. Dựa trên các mô hình nghiên cứu trước, mô hình nghiên cứu đánh giá sự hài lòng của khách hàng sử dụng ứng dụng MIM được đề xuất bao gồm 5 nhân tố Tính năng cơ bản, Tính năng vượt trội, Hỗ trợ người dùng, Tương tác xã hội và Yếu tố không mong đợi.

Kết quả cho thấy, sự hài lòng của khách hàng sử dụng ứng dụng nhắn tin nhanh chịu ảnh hưởng nhiều nhất bởi nhân tố Tương tác xã hội (Beta = 0.299), và ít chịu ảnh hưởng nhất bởi Yếu tố không mong đợi (Beta = -0.104). Các nhân tố còn lại vẫn có sự ảnh hưởng nhất định với mức độ giảm dần như sau: Tính năng cơ bản (Beta = 0.212)> Tính năng vượt trội (Beta = 0.145)> Hỗ trợ người dùng (Beta = 0.132).

Abstract: The continuous development of the current MIM application market has set urgent requirements for specific studies on these applications in order to improve service quality, meet user needs, increasing competition for the market. Based on previous research models, the proposed research model to assess customer satisfaction using MIM application includes 5 factors Basic features, Outstanding features, User support, Compatibility Social Impact and Unexpected Factors.

The results show that customer satisfaction using instant messaging applications is most influenced by the Social Interaction factor (Beta = 0.299), and the least affected by the Unexpected Factor (Beta). = -0.104). The remaining factors still have a certain influence with decreasing levels as follows: Basic features (Beta = 0.212) > Outstanding features (Beta = 0.145) > User support (Beta = 0.132).
Ảnh hưởng của thông tin và người nổi tiếng trong quyết định mua sản phẩm công nghệ của giới trẻ
Authors: Anh Bùi Ngọc Tuấn
Published: November 2022

Nghiên cứu này đã xem xét ảnh hưởng của sự tín nhiệm đối với người nổi tiếng và thông tin trong quảng cáo trên phương tiện truyền thông xã hội đối với thái độ và ý định mua sắm sản phẩm công nghệ. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện từ tháng 3 năm 2023 đến tháng 4 năm 2022 với 305 bảng câu hỏi đạt yêu cầu được xử lý. Kết quả sau khi được PLS-SEM phân tích mặc dù vẫn xác nhận vai trò của thông tin cũng như vai trò của người nổi tiếng trong quảng cáo nhưng lại không hỗ trợ mối quan hệ tích cực giữa sự tín nhiệm của người nổi tiếng và ý định mua hàng. Phát hiện này sẽ giúp các nhà quảng cáo có những chiến lược đúng đắn trong việc phân phối tỷ lệ giữa thông tin và sự xuất hiện của người nổi tiếng trong các quảng cáo của mình.

This study examined the influence of celebrity credibility and information in social media advertising on attitude and intention to purchase technology products. The study was conducted from March 2023 to April 2022 with 305 satisfactory questionnaires processed. The results after being analyzed by PLS-SEM, although still confirming the role of information as well as the role of celebrities in advertising, do not support a positive relationship between celebrity credibility and purchase intention. This finding will help advertisers have the right strategies in distributing the ratio between information and celebrity appearances in their ads.
THE ROLE OF EMPLOYER BRANDING IN IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN VIETNAM ENTERPRISES
Authors: Hà Nguyễn Minh , Luận Nguyễn Vĩnh , Hằng Huỳnh Mỹ , Tuấn Nguyễn Anh , Trinh Võ Thị Trung
Published: November 2022

This study delves into the impact of employer branding on employee performance, a factor of the current employee. Research method used is mixed methods with PLS-SEM. 937-observation sample was surveyed through questionnaires directly from employees working for 37 companies and organizations in Vietnam. Employer branding has been demonstrated to have positive effect with weak impact on employee performance. This result is valuable as a new research direction of employer branding for current employees. Concurrently, it contributes as an additional new solution for employee performance in enterprises.
Nhận dạng các tiêu chí đánh giá và lựa chọn người kỹ sư quản lý thi công trong dự án xây dựng dân dụng
Authors: Phong Nguyễn Thanh , Phương Phan Thanh , Phương Hồ Thanh , Thư Trần Viết
Published: November 2022

Lựa chọn được người kỹ sư quản lý thi công có năng lực sẽ giúp việc thực hiện các dự án đầu tư xây dựng công trình của nhà thầu xây dựng hoàn thành đúng thời hạn, đúng chi phí nhưng vẫn đảm bảo chất lượng đề ra. Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là nhằm nhận dạng một số tiêu chí quan trọng trong quá trình đánh giá và lựa chọn người kỹ sư quản lý thi công công trình dân dụng và công nghiệp. Dựa trên khảo lược tài liệu nghiên cứu kết hợp phỏng vấn chuyên gia và phương pháp khảo sát bằng bảng câu hỏi, có 31 tiêu chí đánh giá và lựa chọn kỹ sư quản lý thi công xây dựng đã được đề xuất, bao gồm 3 nhóm chính: (i) Nhóm các tiêu chí liên quan kiến thức chuyên môn; (ii) Nhóm các tiêu chí liên quan kỹ năng mềm; và (iii) Nhóm các tiêu chí liên quan đến kinh nghiệm và thái độ làm việc.

Selecting a capable construction management engineer will help the construction contractor's construction investment projects to be completed on time, at the right cost but still with good quality. The objective of this study is to identify some important criteria in the process of evaluating and selecting civil and industrial construction management engineers. Based on a review of research documents combined with expert interviews and questionnaire survey methods, 31 criteria for evaluating and selecting construction management engineers have been proposed, including 3 main groups: (i) Group of criteria related to professional knowledge; (ii) Group of criteria related to soft skills; and (iii) Group of criteria related to working experience and attitude.
Bàn Về Cầm Cố Tài Sản Là Quyền Sử Dụng Đất, Nhà Ở
Authors: Lan Huỳnh Thị Kim , Duyên Cao Thị Mỹ
Published: November 2022

TÓM TẮT

Cầm cố tài sản là một trong các biện pháp bảo đảm thực hiện nghĩa vụ được quy định trong Bộ luật Dân sự năm 2015. Các quy định về cầm cố tài sản dần được hoàn thiện theo thời gian, thể hiện cụ thể thông qua Bộ luật dân sự ở các thời kỳ (1995, 2005, 2015). Song một số quy định về cầm cố tài sản còn bất cập, trong đó vấn đề nổi bật là cầm cố bất động sản, cụ thể là quyền sử dụng đất, nhà ở. Trong phạm vi bài viết này, người viết sẽ phân tích các quy định về biện pháp cầm cố tài sản và tài sản cầm cố là quyền sử dụng đất, đồng thời, kết hợp nghiên cứu thực tiễn giải quyết các tranh chấp. Qua đó, người viết chỉ ra những bất cập và đưa ra những đề xuất nhằm hoàn thiện quy định pháp luật về tài sản cầm cố là quyền sử dụng đất, nhà ở.

Abstract: The pledge of property is one of the measures to secure the execution of the obligations provided for by the Civil Code of 2015. The regulations on the pledging of property have been gradually improved over time, notably through the Civil Code at different times (1995, 2005, 2015). However, some regulation on property pledging are still insufficient, in which the outstanding issue is the pledging of immovable, speciality land and house use rights. Within the framework of this article, the author will analyze the provisions on the mode of collateral of the goods and the collateral goods being rights of use of the land, at the same time, combine the practical researche to solve the conflicts. Thus, the author highlingts the shortcomings and makes suggestions to improve the legal regulations on collateral assets such as land and house use rights.
Optimizing the Data Acquisition Cycle Time of a Sensor MAC in Industrial WSNs
Authors:   Ubicom Lab, School of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, University of Ulsan, P.O. Box 18, Ulsan 680-749, South Korea, Azad Md Abul Kalam , Oh Hoon
Published: November 2022

To reduce the damage of people and properties in industry fields, the response time of a MAC protocol should be kept as small as possible. Among the solutions suggested by various MAC protocols, shortening the data acquisition cycle time (DACT) is considered as the most effective way of reducing the response time. However, a small DACT is often fails to provide the sensor nodes with a sufficient time duration to transmit their data packets in TDMA-based MAC protocols while it surely increases the degree of contention among the sensor nodes in CSMA-based MAC protocols. In summary, a WSN with a small DACT usually fails to attain the satisfactory level of data transmission efficiency in WSNs. On the contrary, a WSN with a large DACT incurs an excess delay in data packet transmission. Therefore, we propose an analytical study for calculating the expected size of time slots so that an optimized DACT can be found. Our optimized DACT is precisely suited to the level-order data transmission that greatly improves the data transmission efficiency in industrial WSNs. In simulation experiments, it is shown that the proposed approach attains a higher packet deliver ratio than that of other competing approaches. Keywords— data acquisition cycle time, data aggregation, packet delivery ratio, probability distribution function, sharable time slot.
Machine Learning Approach of Optimal Frequency Tuning for Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer System
Authors:   chool of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Johor Branch, Pasir Gudang Campus, 81750 Masai, Malaysia, Hasan Khairul Kamarudin , Hairuddin Muhammad Asraf , Mustapa Rijalul Fahmi , Nordin Siti Aminah , Ashar Nur Dalila Khirul
Published: November 2022

Wireless power transmission has become a remarkable research topic due to its enormous application potential. Recent advances in machine learning have been shown to be the most promising approach that offers significant capabilities in the wireless power transfer system (WPTS) for selecting the optimal frequency tuning to achieve high efficiency performance. However, developing an automated frequency-tuned system remains a challenge. In this study, a novel frequency-tuned method is presented that utilises machine learning-based models such as neural networks (NN), support vector regression (SVR), and linear regression (LR) to estimate the best efficiency provided by the frequency level at the most optimal frequency tuning level from the experimental dataset, which is capable of aiding in the selection of the most efficient WPTS design. The results show that the SVR has the highest degree of accuracy, making it a promising option for optimising the tuning of power transfer systems while enhancing their performance efficiency. Keywords—Efficiency, frequency tuning, machine learning, neural network, power transfer
Developing an Installation for Pneumatic Testing of Pipeline Valves
Authors:   Institute of Design and Technology Informatics of RAS (IDTI RAS), Vadkovsky Lane 18, Moscow, Russian Federation, Lampezhev Abas , Soboleva Yulia , Kerimov Abdulmedzhid , Romanov Oleg
Published: November 2022

Pipeline systems are used in almost all industries and are rightfully considered one of the safest and most economical ways of transporting various media. Nevertheless, the consequences of failure and violating the integrity of this class of equipment lead to significant technological disasters. Pipeline valves are integral elements of pipeline systems, including those responsible for operational safety. To confirm the main characteristics, such as strength and tightness, pipeline valves must pass a set of tests. However, the problem of equipping production facilities with test equipment is relevant now because a significant part of the equipment fleet no longer fully complies with current operating conditions. Therefore, this study develops equipment for in-plant pneumatic testing of swing check valves for pipeline systems of hazardous production facilities with ultra-high parameters of the working media. Keywords —finite-element method, mathematical simulation, pipeline system, pipeline valves, pneumatic testing, strength analysis, stress-strain state, swing check valve, technological hydraulic installation
WORKSHOP PENYUSUNAN KRITERIA KETUNTASAN MINIMAL (KKM) MATA PELAJARAN DI SATUAN PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Saputro Eko Fery Haryadi , Apsari Nurul , Lestari Novika
Published: November 2022

Permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra adalah kesulitan guru dalam menetapkan Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) karena belum adanya workshop atau pelatihan terkait penentuan dan penyusunan KKM pada tiap mata pelajaran. KKM yang digunakan sekolah mengikuti arahan dari Dinas Pendidikan. KKM yang digunakan pada tiap mata pelajaran terdapat ketidaksesuaian dengan kondisi nyata pada proses pembelajaran. Solusi yang ditawarkan pada Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) adalah pelaksanaan workshop yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan tentang cara penyusunan dan KKM serta melakukan pendampingan kepada guru SMA Negeri 1 Pinoh Utara untuk menyusun KKM pada setiap mata pelajaran yang diampu sehingga menghasilkan dokumen KKM pada tiap mata pelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil pretest dan postest pengetahuan peserta terhadap materi workshop diperoleh rata-rata nilai sebesar 40 untuk pretest dan terjadi peningkatan menjadi 94,67 pada postest. Pada angket evaluasi pelaksanaan PKM diperoleh 85,8% respon positif peserta terhadap pelaksanaan PKM. Rentang keterampilan setiap peserta dalam menyusun KKM mata pelajaran adalah 72,5-90% dengan rata-rata 82,3.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN E-LEARNING BERBANTUAN ISPRING PRESENTER DI KABUPATEN MELAWI
Authors: Permatasari Rindah , Tirsa Aprima , Anggorowati Kurnia Dyah , Waridah Waridah , Sukristin Sukristin
Published: November 2022

Seiring kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dan komunikasi (IPTEK) yang berkembang pesat serta pandemi Covid-19 yang mewabah hampir diseluruh pelosok tanah air tak terkecuali Kabupaten Melawi, Kalimantan barat menyebabkan seluruh pendidik harus berinovasi agar tetap dapat menjalankan kewajiban sebagai pengajar. Berkaitan dengan masalah tersebut, untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru di Kabupaten Melawi, maka dilaksanakan kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat yaitu pelatihan pembuatan E-Learning berbantuan Ispring Suite. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pengetahuan dan mengetahui respon guru-guru di kabupaten Melawi tentang penerapan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dalam merancang media pembelajaran yang interaktif dan inovatif, dengan menggunakan Ispring Presenter. Kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan selama tiga kali pertemuan secara online dengan bantuan aplikasi zoom meeting. Metode yang dilaksanakan yaitu presentasi, diskusi dan praktek langsung pembuatan E-Learning berbantuan Ispring presenter serta presentasi hasil karya peserta. Instrument untuk melihat peningkatan kompetensi/pengetahuan guru dalam pembuatan media pembelajaran elektronik berbantuan ISpring Presenter adalah angket pretest dan posttest. Hasil kegiatan menunjukan peserta mendapatkan pengetahuan dan wawasan dalam pembuatan media pembelajaran yang interaktif dan inovatif dengan menggunakan ISpring presenter.
BIMBINGAN BELAJAR SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGOPTIMALAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA TERHADAP MATERI AJAR SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI KABUPATEN MELAWI
Authors: Waridah Waridah
Published: November 2022

Salah satu bidang yang terkena dampak adanya pandemi covid-19 adalah bidang pendidikan yang berakibat dengan proses belajar dan jam mengajar di sekolah. Jam masuk siswa yang dibuat menggunakan sistem sift sehingga harus memangkas durasi setiap mata pelajaran atau setiap subtema kegiatan setiap harinya. Hal tersebut juga berakibat pada hasil belajar siswa yang kurang baik. Disisi lain tuntutan kurikulum yang mengharuskan kompetensi dapat tercapai. Untuk memfasilitasinya, dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat sehingga dapat menjawab masalah mengenai hasil belajar yang tidak maksimal, jam belajar yang terlalu singkat, materi ajar yang tidak tuntas, pemahaman siswa yang tidak mendalam. Jenis kegiatan PkM ini adalah pembimbingan secara intensif kepada siswa-siswa PAUD/TK, SD, dan SMP. Pelaksanaan bimbingan belajar sebagai upaya pengoptimalan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi ajar selama pandemi covid-19 telah dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan/ pemahaman siswa SD yang mengikuti bimbel. Melalui bimbel dapat mengoptimalkan ketercapaian kurikulum SD/MI dan hasil belajar siswa selama masa pandemi Covid-19 di Kabupaten Melawi.