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Being a mother as a healthcare professional in the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Authors: GUNAY MOLU Nesibe , SERT Sadiye , DURMUSOGLU SALTALI Neslihan
Published: January 2023

Objective: The aim of this research was to determine the changes in relationships between healthcare professional mothers and their preschool-aged children during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition, the second objective of this study was to propose a new phenomenon that explains “being a mother as a healthcare professional” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The participants of the research were 16 healthcare professional mothers (8 doctors and 8 nurses) who had worked in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic and had a preschool-aged child. The research was conducted in accordance with the phenomenological approach, one of the qualitative research designs. The research data were obtained through face-to-face interviews between the researchers and the participants using half-structured interview forms prepared by the researchers. Colaizzi’s 7-step method was used for evaluation of the data. Results: According to the research findings, the phenomenon of “being a mother as a healthcare professional” was gathered under four main themes: emotional reactions, new normal in life, difficulties that pandemic brought in life and coping strategies with these difficulties. Conclusion: The findings showed that the COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes in the lives of healthcare professional mothers and their children; these mothers and children built some emotional reactions, and they developed various strategies to overcome these emotional reactions.
Healthy life-style behaviors and related factors among Turkish primary health care professionals
Authors: ORAL Belgin , SEVINC Nergiz , KORKUT Burcu
Published: January 2023

Objective: The role of health professionals working in primary care in providing services to all segments of society and in protecting and improving the health of all individuals is extremely important. The aim of this study is to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of primary health care workers in Karabük city center and to examine some factors that may affect the choice of a healthy lifestyle. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October-December 2019 with the participation of 334 healthcare professionals in Karabük. The questionnaire with 27 questions and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (HLBS-II) were administered. Results: The median age of the health care workers participating in the study was 38.2 ± 10.6. Of the participants 53.8% were women and approximately three-quarters of the participants (70.8%) were married. In terms of occupational groups, 10.9% of the participants were physicians, 25.0% were nurses and midwives, 16.7% were health officers/technicians and 47.4% were composed of other employees. The HLBS-II total score was found to be 126.8±21.3. The HLBS-II total score were higher in women, those who defined their health status as good, university graduates those who did not smoke, had good nutrition, exercised, and were satisfied with their body appearance. Conclusion: In our study, it was found that the healthy life behavior scores of health workers were at a good level. Especially men, smokers, high school graduates, obese, those who do not pay attention to their nutrition and physical activity should be informed and be supported by healthy living behavior programs.
Can plasma fibrinogen level predict bone marrow fibrosis?
Authors: IPEK Yildiz , KUL Ayse Nilgun
Published: January 2023

Objective: We aimed to assess the possible relationship between plasma fibrinogen level and bone marrow fibrosis (BMF) grades in patients who had undergone bone marrow (BM) biopsy for any reason. Patients and Method: This retrospective cohort study included 106 participants aged 18 years and over who had undergone simultaneous BM biopsy and circulatory fibrinogen level measurement during 2020 and 2021 at our center. BMF grade was measured by the modified Bauermeister grading system (MBGS). Participants were divided into two groups according to MBGS as those without BMF and those with BMF. Results: Fifty-eight male were included in our study, and the median age of the patients was 63 (range: 19-97) years. Fibrinogen (p=0.004) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) (p=0.030) levels were significantly higher in the fibrosis group. Multiple regression revealed that high fibrinogen (≥359) and high LDH (≥238) were independently associated with a higher likelihood of fibrosis presence (adjusted for age and sex); however, diagnostic analyses revealed low accuracy. Conclusion: High plasma fibrinogen and LDH levels were found to be independently associated with the presence of BMF. However, it was also evident that neither of these parameters could be used for diagnostic purposes.
Anger and aggression in children aged 6-12 in lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey
Authors: KURT SEZER Hilal , BEKTAS AKPINAR Nilay , ASKIN CERAN Merve , TANRIKULU Gozdenur
Published: January 2023

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between parents’ emotional states and the anger and aggression levels of their children between the ages of 6-12 who were in social isolation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Turkey. Materials and Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional and descriptive design. The sample consisted of 261 parents. Data were collected online during lockdowns between May and September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: More than half of the participants reported that they were unhappy (53.2%), sad (63.2%), and worried about the future due to the COVID-19 pandemic (70.8%). Less than a quarter of the participants were angry (17.6%). Children living in districts had significantly higher verbal aggression scores than those living in city centers (p
Glaucoma awareness in Family Health Centers
Authors: SANCAKTAR DEMIROZ Miray , HIDIROGLU Seyhan , ORAOVCANIN Dilajla , AKBAS Merve , SKINNER Annisha Condace , KARAPINAR Sumeyye , SARI Ayse , KARAVUS Melda
Published: January 2023

This study aims to evaluate the glaucoma knowledge and awareness in individuals who visit to two Family Health Centers in a district of Istanbul. Patients and Method: This descriptive study, using a three-part questionnaire consisting of 20 questions, was carried out on individuals who applied to two Family Health Centers in a district of Istanbul between May and June 2019. Data from 260 were collected through face to face interviews. Results: A total of 44 (16.9%) participants had heard the word glaucoma before, while 179 (68.8%) said that glaucoma was treatable, 78 (30%) knew about asymptomatic course glaucoma. In addition, 47(18.1%) believed that eyes with glaucoma could not be operated, 152 (58.5%) thought that blindness resulting from glaucoma was reversible. Interestingly, 167(68.7%) participants thought that routine ophthalmologic visits should be done at least once a year, whereas 222 (86.9%) consulted an ophthalmologist less than 10 times in their lifetime. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference between individuals with family members that have glaucoma and those that do not, when asked about glaucoma being asymptomatic, the preventability of blindness and whether or not they have heard of glaucoma before. The study findings stress the need to spread awareness about glaucoma for prevention of glaucoma related blindness.
PORTFÓLIO COMO METODOLOGIA ATIVA PARA O ESTUDO DA PATOLOGIA HUMANA NO OESTE DA BAHIA
Authors: Marques Maiara Bernardes
Published: January 2023

Introdução: O uso das metodologias ativas no processo educativo no ensino superior de cursos da saúde vem sendo aplicado, especialmente após à crise pandêmica assolada pelo COVID-19. Objetivo: Esse trabalho tem por objetivo descrever o uso do portfólio-crítico como metodologia ativa no ensino do componente curricular obrigatório de patologia humana. Resultados: Foram realizadas 16 perguntas para uma turma regularmente matriculada na disciplina obrigatória de Patologia Humana, total de 24 estudantes, resultando em 6 portfólios. Os mesmos apresentaram insegurança para realizar as atividades do portfólio em ensino remoto, mas ao mesmo tempo se mostraram motivados em aprender diferentes ferramentas educacionais. Os estudantes relataram que a prática de elaboração do portfólio facilita sua busca por aprendizado, o que contribui para o desenvolvimento da autonomia. Foi possível o aprofundamento em seis temas no contexto da patologia humana sistêmica. Os estudantes se sentiram desafiados na construção do portfólio, especialmente por ser o momento remoto e assíncrono até então não vivenciado por eles, mas conseguiram observar que obtiveram bons resultados e aprendizado sobre os conteúdos construídos nos portfólios-críticos. Conclusão: o portfólio pode ser uma excelente ferramenta de aprendizagem ativa para estudantes do curso superior. Os espaços universitários precisam estar em constante movimento e inovação educacional para lidar com epidemias como a COVID-19.
Comparison of Early and Late Administration of Convalescent Plasma for the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit Retrospectively
Authors: Kayar Çalılı Duygu , Atsal Abdullah Ömer , Tunçtürk Akan Belgin , Ankaralı Handan , Çam Gönen Canan , Özkoçak Turan Işıl
Published: January 2023

Objective: We aimed to compare laboratory and outcome of the patients who were hospitalized in the intensive care unit with the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) and transfused convalescent plasma based on timing of treatment. Methods: Patients administered 200 mL of convalescent plasma were analysed retrospectively. Based on symptoms’ onset, patients were divided into two groups as early (≤ 7 days) and late (> 7 days) plasma treatment groups. Patients’ characteristics, comorbidities, treatments, laboratory (pre-transfusion, day 1 and day 3 after transfusion) and outcome were evaluated according to groups. Results: A total of 152 patients matched criteria. There was no difference between the early (n=82) and late (n=70) treatment groups in terms of demographic characteristics, comorbidities, treatments, outcomes. Ferritin levels were higher in the early treatment group than in the late treatment group on before transfusion and day 1 (p=0.023, p=0.015). C reactive protein value was lower in the late treatment group on day 3 (p=0.011). Comparing the rate of change between day 1 and day 3 of treatment, it was observed that the changes in ferritin and fibrinogen values were higher in the late group than in the early group (p=0.014, p=0.049). There was no difference between the groups in other laboratory values and outcome. Conclusion: In our study, we observed that the timing of convalescent plasma had no significant effect on outcome. However, more evidence was needed to prove the difference in laboratory results. Keywords: Intensive care unit, COVID-19, convalescent plasma, mortality
The Effect of Operating Table Tilt on Ultrasonographic Ligamentum Flavum Measurements and Block Success Prior to Spinal Anesthesia in Pregnant Patients
Authors: Çalışır Feyza , Bilal Bora , Öksüz Gözen , Arslan Mahmut , Gişi Gökçe , Yavuz Cengizhan , Öksüz Hafize , Doğaner Adem
Published: January 2023

Objective: During pregnancy, changes occur in vertebral anatomy as well as maternal physiological changes that occur in every system. The aim of this study is to compare the ligamentum flavum (LF) lengths and the success rates of spinal interventions made from the longest LF interval of pregnant women in neutral and 10° lateral tilt positions with measurements from different vertebral levels using preprocedural ultrasonography in cesarean neuraxial anesthesia. Methods: The study was carried out with 50 pregnant patients who were scheduled for cesarean section under spinal anesthesia after the approval of the local ethics committee. The patient was seated sideways with her feet hanging down. When the lateral tilt angle of the table is 0° and 10° measurements were made at L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels. Ligamentum flavum, skin-LF distance and interlaminar space were measured. Afterwards, spinal anesthesia was performed at the longest measurement level of LF and at the table angle. Results: At the L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels, LF lengths at 0° table tilt were compared with the LF lengths at 10° lateral tilt position, a significant increase was observed at 10° (p=0.001, p=0.001). According to the condition of applying spinal anesthesia from the angle and interval where the LF is the longest in the study; 54% of the procedures were performed in the L3-L4 level 10° lateral tilt position and 46% of the procedures were performed in the L4-L5 level 10° lateral tilt position. In the 10° lateral tilt position, there was no difference between the L3-L4 and L4-L5 intervals between the number of trials and needle guidance. Conclusion: As a result, using preprocedural vertebral ultrasound and 10° lateral tilt in neuraxial procedures in pregnant women will allow to easily determine the longest interval of LF and to perform successful neuraxial anesthesia with the least number of attempts. Keywords: Anesthesia spinal, pregnancy, ligamentum flavum, neuraxial, ultrasonography
Frailty Index is Associated with Vitamin D Insufficiency in Geriatric Surgery Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Miniksar Okkes Hakan , Honca Tevfik , Parlak Cikrikci Aysegul , Gocmen Ayse Yesim
Published: January 2023

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D, frailty and postoperative outcomes in geriatric patients undergoing elective surgery. Methods: In this prospective observational study, a total of 90 elderly patients who had undergone non-cardiac surgery were included. The patients were classified according to the frailty index (FI) score as “Non-frail (FI 0), Pre-frail (FI 1–2) and Frail (FI ≥3)”. In addition, patients were divided into two groups according to serum vitamin D concentration: vitamin D insufficiency group (n=41) and vitamin D sufficiency group (n=49). Clinical characteristics and postoperative outcomes of the patients were compared between the groups. Results: The mean age of the patients was 75.7 ± 7.6 years, the admission rate to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was 43.3%, and the 30-day mortality rate after surgery was 21.1%. The ICU admission was significantly higher in the “vitamin D insufficiency” group (n=24 versus n=15, p=0.014). In addition, fragility status patients were significantly higher in the “vitamin D insufficiency” group (n=19 versus n=7, p=0.004). Most of the non-frail patients were in the “vitamin D sufficiency” group (n=18 versus n=9). Conclusion: In our study, we observed higher frailty in vitamin D insufficiency patients. In addition, admission to the postoperative ICU was higher in vitamin D insufficiency and frail patients. Our findings show that frailty and vitamin D insufficiency play an important role in postoperative outcomes. Keywords: Vitamin D, frailty, geriatrics, intensive care unit
A Conceptual Approach to the Implementation of the Strategy of Financial Support for the Innovative Development of the Healthcare Sector
Authors: Filipova Nataliia
Published: January 2023

The proposed conceptual approach to the implementation of the strategy of financial support for the innovative development of the health care sector is based on considering the results of previous scientific studies, which are divided into areas of health care development, best international experience and their integration into a coherent concept with the results of our own research. The purpose of the development of the conceptual approach is to substantiate the regularities of financing the innovative development of the health care sector, identify the problems of financing the innovative development of the health care sector, systematize the principles and measures for solving these problems, which together made it possible to determine the strategic directions of the innovative development of the health care sector and the appropriate toolkit for strategy implementation within each of them. The author's approach created the basis for the implementation of the strategy of financial support for the innovative development of the health care sector and was materialized with the help of a conceptual design for the implementation of the strategy of financial support for the innovative development of the health care sector and a conceptual scheme for improving the financial support for the innovative development of the health care sector on the basis of the implementation of compulsory medical insurance.
Energy Management as a Tool for Improving the Efficiency of the City's Economic Complex
Authors: Bezus Valerii
Published: January 2023

The chapter is devoted to the research of approaches and tools for improving the efficiency of the city's economic complex in the postwar period. Emphasis is placed on the energy sector, which is a system-forming component of ensuring proper functioning of the housing and communal sphere and infrastructure of cities and regions of Ukraine. It is substantiated that the development of a strategy for the modernization of the economic complex of Ukraine in the post-war period, in particular, setting as one of its priorities such a global task as the restoration and revitalization of the housing and communal sphere and infrastructure of the territories affected during the war, is extremely urgent and requires a systemic approach for the processes of defining strategic and operational goals and objectives in this area, as well as for the substantiating the tools for their implementation. It has been proven that one of the tools for improving the efficiency of the city's economic complex is effective energy management, which, taking into account the crisis situation in the energy sector that arose during the war, should become methodological and technological basis for the implementation of strategic plans and tactical tasks for the modernization of housing of the communal sphere and infrastructure of the city in the post-war period.
Implementation of the Unified State Electronic System in the Field of Construction as a Stage of Modernization of Electronic Governance in Ukraine
Authors: Blinova Hanna
Published: January 2023

The section is dedicated to the study of certain aspects of the legal regulation of information relations in the field of construction, which determine the possibilities of using the Unified State Electronic System in the field of construction, providing administrative services remotely, preventing the implementation of corruption risks and abuses by officials in this field. Information on the conditions and legal grounds for the operation of the Unified State Electronic System in the field of construction, legal regulation of information relations in the construction industry between public authorities, their officials, developers and their representatives was obtained and summarized. Ways to solve some problems when using the Unified State Electronic System in the field of construction in administrative and judicial procedures are proposed. The need to transform the procedures for providing urban planning conditions and restrictions with the maximum use of automated processes is substantiated. It has been proven that the improvement of the instructions and provisions for employees of public authorities implementing state policy in the field of construction, regarding the rules for using this system, will help to reduce the level of implementation of corruption risks when using the Unified State Electronic System in the field of construction; introduction of personal disciplinary and administrative responsibility for improper management of this information system, failure to enter information into the system, for entering inaccurate information, violation of deadlines and procedures for management of this electronic system.
State Policy of Foreign Countries Regarding Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities: Experience for Ukraine
Authors: Zhorniak Andrii , Podplota Svitlana
Published: January 2023

The section indicates that in recent years, the social policy of many developed countries concerning persons with disabilities has undergone significant changes. The attitude towards persons with disabilities, as those who need constant care, support, and assistance, and who cannot live an active social life, have changed to their attitude to them as full members of society with equal rights with other citizens of the country. Based on the main international legal documents in the field of social integration of persons with disabilities, in particular, the international acts of the Council of Europe and the European Union, the basic international principles of formation of policy on persons with disabilities are distinguished. The regulatory regulation of the integration of persons with disabilities in developed countries of the world is considered. The section emphasizes that the policy aimed at the social integration of people with special needs requires modernization and improvement at all levels, including the activities of local self-government bodies, and national and international levels. It is noted that only in synergy and shared work, using common sociopolitical instruments, it is possible to achieve an inclusive society and achieve high results in the development of the state.
Conceptualization of the Idea of Europeization of Public Management and Administration Institutions
Authors: Molodtsov Oleksandr , Shkoruta Ivan
Published: January 2023

The chapter is devoted to the conceptualization of the term of «Europeanization». The difference between European integration and Europeanization is clarified; the fundamental importance of the concept of Europeanization for the analysis of the effectiveness of existing institutions and institutional transformations of public management and administration is substantiated. The study specifies the theoretical and methodological content of the concepts of Europeanization and European integration. There are presented argumentations for the methodological significance of their clear distinction for a consistent state policy of Europeanization of institutions of public management and administration and Ukrainian society as a whole. It has been proven that the Europeanization of public management and administration is a purely cultural and ideological (informal) process of acceptance of European values by the subjects of public-authority activities. This process is characterized in the concepts of the institutional paradigm «European institutional identity» and «European institutional culture». It is shown that the core of the cultural-ideological sphere as the basis of Europeanization is the statist ideology, which should contain the political ideals of society, which set and justify the value of the political orientation towards Europeanization.
Tools for Implementing Regional Strategies in Europe: Features and Challenges for Ukraine
Authors: Soroka Maryna
Published: January 2023

The chapter focuses on the relationship between the regional diversity of the European Union countries and the joint development that promotes economic transformation and the creation of robust regional innovation ecosystems around the world. The successes and problems faced by the regions of the European Union in the industrial transition period and the introduction of the smart specialization approach (reasonable specialization) have been identified. The mechanisms of implementation of smart specialization and tools for implementing strategies used by the leading developed countries of the world in different periods of their economic development, in accordance with the outlined goals are analyzed. The priority areas of reasonable specialization of low European countries and the main strategic bodies that gather subjects for macro-regional cooperation in the field of research and reasonable specialization are investigated.
Integration of the Territorial Communities’ Cooperation Supporting Toolkit into the Cluster Model of the Regional Smart Specialization Priorities’ Implementation in the War and Post-War Period in Ukraine
Authors: Ihnat Olexander
Published: January 2023

The chapter is devoted to the study of the processes of integration of the territorial communities’ cooperation supporting toolkit into the cluster model of the regional smart specialization priorities’ implementation in the war and post-war period in Ukraine. It was determined that in the context of increasing the level of authorities’ responsibility to territorial communities for choosing ways of further development, strategic, project and cluster approaches were recognized as the most effective management-oriented approaches. It is shown that since 2016, the processes of regional development strategies’ developing on the basis of «smart specialization» based on the approach spread by the European Union since 2008 have been unfolding in Ukraine. It is emphasized that according to the leading principle of the implementation of the smart specialization strategy «Connectivity and Clusters» it is advisable to expand the range of subjects of inter-municipal cooperation through the use of a cluster approach to the organization of partnership relations in the territorial development system.
Green Bonds as a Tool for Attracting Investments in the Water Sector of Ukraine
Authors: Krylova Iryna , Zakorchevna Natalia
Published: January 2023

«Green» bonds are one of the popular sustainable investment vehicles and the climate bond market is expected to flourish in the near future. «Green» bonds are gaining popularity among environmentally responsible savvy investors. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the potential for green finance in Ukraine is $73 billion USA by 2030. The water sector is expected to become a key investment area for «green» bonds as the market grows. To achieve this level, new tools are needed to help: issuers meet investor demand for bonds; investors to recognize such bonds; governments to support investment in such bonds. Therefore, building a sustainable basis for the issuance of «green» bonds in the water sector is critical, as it will help raise the level of information about the state and investment opportunities of the water sector, which will give investors confidence that the funds will be used to develop sound solutions for change. climate. The authors reviewed the literature from the «green» bond market in order to highlight the problems of the water sector and provide useful information on the role of environmental investments in the development of financial markets and promoting the sustainability of proposals to investors, the main participants in the «green» bond market, local governments, politicians, some useful information. The water sector of Ukraine needs significant investments for the renewal of fixed assets of water supply and wastewater enterprises, the reconstruction and development of engineering infrastructure, the introduction of new technologies, the improvement of the quality of services, etc. The authors analyze the problems that limit the possibility of mobilizing investments for this sector, the existing mechanisms for financing the investment needs of the Ukrainian water sector by sources of funds. The authors suggest ways to overcome institutional and market barriers in the development of the «green» bond market in the water sector of Ukraine. Key words: «green» bonds, «blue» bonds, issuers, water sector, sustainable development.
The Deepening of the Problem of Social Inequality in Ukraine During the War
Authors: Kozmuk Natalia
Published: January 2023

The chapter is devoted to consideration of the theoretical aspect of the concept of social inequality, social stratification of society, basic complex parameters of the measurement methodology of social inequality, prerequisites for the emergence of social inequality. The list of social destructive factors, components of the system of social stratification of the population is analyzed. The criteria of the middle class of society, as a basic component of the assessment of the level of well-being of the country's population, were studied using the example of the traditional structure of the middle class in the USA. An assessment of the expenditure structure of the average Ukrainian household in 2020 was carried out.
Institutional Subjects of Social Reintegration of Veterans in the Conditions of War: a Stakeholder Approach
Authors: Kolenichenko Tetyana
Published: January 2023

The chapter is devoted to the problem of social reintegration of hybrid war veterans in terms of identifying the institutional subjects of this process. A theoretical analysis of the concepts "reintegration" and "social reintegration" was carried out in order to identify the levels of social reintegration of veterans (individual, community level, mass level) and the spheres in which veterans are reintegrated (personal and social). The peculiarities of creating a reintegration environment are revealed and it is determined that the main focus in creating a reintegration environment should be on the institutional subjects of social reintegration of veterans, which are the basis for meeting the needs and problems of hybrid war veterans. The determined levels of reintegration contributed to the identification of institutional subjects of social reintegration of veterans based on a stakeholder approach. Institutional subjects of reintegration of veterans included: institutions of higher education; NGOs; business organization; state institutes and institutions.
A STUDY ON FLIGHT FARE PREDICTION USING ML ALGORITHM
Authors:   CSE ,BBDITM,LUCKNOW, Khan Shahrukh , Maurya Vishal Prakash , Tiwari Dr. Anurag , Patel Sarvesh Kumar , Rawat Vikas
Published: January 2023

There are several differences in today's continuously fluctuating airline ticket prices. Within a few hours, the same flight's price continues changing. The shoppers want to get the best deal possible, while the airline corporations want to make as much money as they can. Researchers have developed many models to address this issue, including ones that estimate the minimal price and the best time to buy a ticket, while airlines use strategies like demand forecasting and price discrimination to increase their profits.
Quantum Computing and Blockchain Technologies over IoT Applications: A R
Authors:   Computer Engineering Department, K.J. Somaiya Polytechnic  KJ Somaiya Polytechnic Vidyavihar Mumbai.., Bhagwani Vinisha , Mishra Vidhi
Published: January 2023

In cybersecurity, blockchain is essential for achieving privacy of IoT data as it provides the immutability feature. Blockchain is currently one of the most cutting-edge technologies, and it has received a lot of attention and research. The majority of current cryptography techniques could be broken with the efforts made to realize large-scale quantum computers. In order to create blockchain frameworks, a quantum tool must be able to execute at the level of digital computers and fend off potential attacks from both digital and quantum computers. A thorough analysis of the current literature on implementing Blockchain and Quantum Computing over IoT network will be crucial. In order to comprehend the state-of-the-art of this developing technology, this work aims to highlight unresolved issues that the IoT community will need to deal with in the upcoming years. This article also presents a comprehensive review of Quantum Computing and Blockchain Technologies deployed over IoT applications. Keywords Quantum Computing, Internet-of-Things (IoT), Blockchain, Cryptography, Quantum resistant Cryptosystems
Impact Investment 2022 Results: A Perspective from the Positive Changes Journal Award Winners
Authors: Vyatkina Yu.
Published: January 2023

On December 7, 2022, the first annual award of the Positive Changes, a popular science journal about impact investments and social impact assessment, was presented. The award recognizes experts, journal contributors, and organizations for their input into the development of social and economic impact assessment. Read our article about who received the award and what for, how the winners of the award remembered 2022 in terms of impact and development of evaluation methodology, and what key events and new approaches can be highlighted.
The New Village Movement: South Korea’s Experience in Rural Development
Authors: Gladkikh N. , Chistiakova K.
Published: January 2023

“Modernization of the village through the modernization of consciousness” was the call of Saemaul Undong, or the “new village movement.” A government program that began in the 1970s with actions that were, at first glance, very simple, has grown into a nationwide movement that still exists in the country today. “The Spirit of Saemaul,” according to experts, has become an inspirational story for many state campaigns in which the main element is the idea of residents coming together to create a common good and prosperity. It has also become an inspiration to the more than one hundred rural areas around the world that are introducing the “new village movement” based on the Saemaul International Center in our time
Pengaruh Asal Bahan Cangkok dan ZPT Root Up Terhadap Pertumbuhan Antigonon Leptopus
Authors: Silaban Arwin , Titiaryanti Ni Made , Andayani Neny
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh asal bahan cangkok dan ZPT (root up) terhadap pertumbuhan Antigonon leptopus. Penelitian dilaksanakan di perumahan staf perkebunan Nenggala Estate (NGLE), Kecamatan Kandis, Kabupaten Siak, Provinsi Riau sejak bulan Februari  hingga Mei 2022. Metode penelitian menggunakan percobaan faktorial yang disusun dalam Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) terdiri dari 2 faktor. Faktor pertama adalah asal bahan cangkok yang terdiri dari 3 aras yaitu; batang atas, batang tengah, batang bawah. Sedangkan faktor kedua adalah dosis ZPT root up yang terdiri dari 4 aras yaitu;dosis 0 mg (ontrol), dosis 10 mg/tanaman, dosis 20 mg/tanaman, dosis 30 mg/tanaman. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan sidik ragam (analysis of variance) pada jenjang nyata 5%. Apabila diperoleh hasil yang signifikan, maka dilakukan uji lanjut menggunakan uji jarak berganda  DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) pada jenjang nyata 5%. Parameter yang diamati adalah persentase cangkok hidup, panjang sulur, jumlah daun, berat segar tanaman, berat kering tanaman, panjang akar, berat segar akar, berat kering akar dan waktu tumbuh tunas dan akar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: tidak terdapat interaksi nyata antara asal bahan cangkok dan dosis ZPT root up pada setiap parameter pengamatan. Pemberian ZPT root up berpengaruh terhadap persentase cangkok hidup. Cangkok yang diaplikasikan ZPT memberikan persentase cangkok hidup yang lebih tinggi. Asal bahan cangkok batang tengah menunjukkan persentase cangkok hidup yang lebih tinggi.  Perlakuan asal bahan cangkok memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap parameter waktu tumbuh tunas dan akar. Perlakuan batang atas dan batang tengah waktu tumbuh tunas lebih cepat sedangkan batang tengah dan batang bawah waktu tumbuh aka lebih cepatr, Perlakuan pemberian dosis ZPT root up memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap parameter waktu tumbuh tunas, Tanaman Antigonon leptopus dengan perlakuan asal bahan cangkok dan dosis ZPT menunjukkan pertumbuhan yang tidak berbeda nyata.
Akurasi Skor Siriraj dalam Memprediksi Jenis Stroke
Authors: Meilyana Berna Detha , Yunita Astri
Published: January 2023

Stroke merupakan suatu kondisi klinis yang dapat menyebabkan menurunnya fungsi saraf yang dipengaruhi oleh cidera pada system saraf pusat. Stroke menyebabkan tingginya angka kematian dan kecacatan. Pemeriksaan awal secara tepat dan cermat merupan suatu tindakan yang berpengaruh pada penatalaksanaan. Terdapat alat bantu skoring dapat digunakan dalam membantu menegakkan diagnosa dan memprediksi jenis stroke apabila di IGD rumah sakit belum tersedia standar baku CT scan atau sudah tersedia tetapi penggunaannya masih belum maksimal. Skor Siriraj merupakan skoring yang dapat membantu dan diandalkan untuk mengetahui jenis stroke. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui akurasi skor Siriraj dalam memprediksi jenis stroke pada pasien. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan jumlah 100 pasien stroke. Observasi dilakukan dengan menggunakan skor Siriraj. Karakteristik demografi pasien yang mengalami stroke dengan usia 54 – 64 tahun dan 67 % stroke dialami pasien laki – laki. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa skor Siriraj untuk menentukan  stroke iskemik memiliki sensitivitas 94,5%, spesifisitas 92,5%, NPP 97,1%, NPN 86,2% dan Akurasi 94%, sedangkan untuk menentukan stroke hemoragik memiliki sensitivitas 100%, spesifisitas 100%, (NPP) 100%, (NPN) 100% dan akurasi 100%. Penentuan jenis stroke dengan cepat dan tepat, diperlukan skoring stroke Siriraj yang dapat dilakukan oleh perawat dalam memberikan penatalaksanaan stroke. Skor Siriraj dapat digunakan untuk menentukan stroke iskemik dan hemoragik
Pengaruh Jenis Pelarut Terhadap Jumlah Rendemen dan Kadar Total Flavonoid Ekstrak Kulit Buah Markisa Kuning (Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa)
Authors: Priamsari Margareta Retno , Kristanti Catur Hana
Published: January 2023

Markisa kuning (Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa) merupakan tanaman menahun berupa semak yang dapat merambat atau menjalar. Kulit buah markisa kuning mengandung banyak senyawa flavonoid yang memiliki potensi untuk antioksidan, antiinflamasi dan antibakteri. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh jenis pelarut pada jumlah rendemen dan kadar total flavonoid ekstrak kulit buah markisa kuning. Metode ekstraksi menggunakan remaserasi dengan pelarut etanol 96% dan etil asetat. Kontrol kualitas ekstrak menggunakan organoleptis, susut pengeringan, perhitungan rendemen dan uji kualitatif senyawa flavonoid. Pengujian kadar total flavonoid dilaksanakan menggunakan metode kolorimetri dengan reagen AlCl3 secara spektrofotometri UV-Vis dan panjang gelombang yang digunakan ialah 436,4 nm. Baku standar menggunakan kuersetin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rendemen ekstrak kulit buah markisa kuning dengan pelarut etanol 96% sebesar 4,43%b/b sedangkan pelarut etil asetat sebesar 2,57%b/b. Kadar total flavonoid ekstrak kulit buah markisa kuning menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan (p<0,05) yang dianalisis dengan independent sample t-test yaitu dengan pelarut etanol 96% sebesar 4,23±0,02 mgQE/gram dan etil asetat sebesar 13,89±0,01 mgQE/gram.
APLIKASI KASCING DAN PUPUK KANDANG AYAM DALAM MEMPERBAIKI BAHAN ORGANIK TANAH SERTA PERTUMBUHAN KEDELAI
Authors: Setiko Putro Hairutomo , Santoso Joko , Yusdian Yudi , Kantikowati Endang
Published: January 2023

The productivity of soybean nowadays is inversely related to the harvest area. The increasing area of ??soybean crops is not matched by production. Based on this, research was needed to increase soybean production, especially for soil types with low C/N ratio. The choice of this soil type is because soybeans are generally cultivated intensively. The current productivity of soybeans was low is one of which is thought to be due to a lack of organic matter and too fast nitrogen losses. The research was conducted in a demonstration plot (in a polybag in a plastic house) using a randomized complete block design, consisting of 7 treatments (A = control; B = 30 g vermicompost/polybag; C=60g vermicompost/polybag; D = 90 g vermicompost/polybag; E = 30 g poultry manure/polybag; F = 60 g poultry manure/polybag; G = 90 g poultry manure/polybag), with 4 repetitions. The results showed that the treatment of vermicompost and poultry manure significantly increased the growth and yield of soybean when compared to the control. A dose of 90 g poultry manure is recommended for applicated in farm because it can significantly increase soil C/N ratio, growth and yield of soybean.
ANALISIS PROSPEK PENGEMBANGAN USAHATANI JERUK SIAM BERDASARKAN KELAYAKAN USAHA DI KECAMATAN SAMARANG KABUPATEN GARUT
Authors: Burhanudin  , Kundrat
Published: January 2023

The prospect of siam oranges (Citrus nobilis var.Microcarva Hoslk) farming development in subdistrict of Samarang, the district of Garut. The objectives of this study is to evaluate : (1) basic of farmer’s consideration in developing their siam oranges farming business, (2) prospect of siam orange farming business development from the view points its investment feasibility aspects, and

prospect of siam orange farming business development from the view points of its strength, weaknesess, opportunities and threat. A survey was conducted in this study with a sample consisted of 63 farmers respondent which sorted out through two stage cluster random sampling technique The result of this study indicated that

: The Price of orange was mainly considered in developing siam orang in the subdistrict of Samarang. Siam Orange farming business in this subdistrict was profitable as indicated by its Net Present Value (NPV): Rp.209.975.657,81, Benefit cost ratio (B/C) ; 1,63 and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) : 28,83%. Payback periods was reached with the period of 5 years and 7 mounths after planting. Sensitivity analysis indicated that siam orange business still profitable, despite the increase in production costs and a 10% decrease in benefits to the assumption of delay years. SWOT analysis indicated that siam orange farming business in this subdistrict was on the Strength – Opportunity quadrant which mean that this business should be optimally encourged to enter the market.
A Journey to Professional Teachers: Practical Preparation for Pre-service English Language Education Teaching in Thailand Andaman Coastal Schools
Authors: Yuso Patimoh
Published: January 2023

Since an eventual goal of the study was to develop practical preparation for the pre- service of English language teachers to continuing professional teaching, self-efficacy of teachers in different professional development phases, were investigated as well as their promoting factors and hindrances to understand contextual circumstances. The researcher employed a mix-method in collecting data. Two types of questionnaires (α = 0.9428, 0.9137) concerning central tasks of teacher profession development in preparational and professional phases were administered to 125 student-teachers of English and 85 EFL teachers diverse teaching experience. Five pre-service teachers and eleven EFL teachers participated in semi-structured interviews, and relevant written documents were analysed. Both obtained quantitative and qualitative data was compared and contrasted to uncover the participants’ self-rating scales and positive and negative factors affecting their professional development in each professional phase. The study also found that there was mismatched preparation of the English student-teacher programs and their contextual needs. The findings suggested educators and policy makers to align the gaps between the curriculum and contextual practices of problems. The first track must focus on teaching English pronunciation, reading for cognitive processing development, handwriting and writing that develop talks in class, and linguistic structured learning designs. On the other hand, EFL learning management must be highlighted particularly in learners’ factors of individual and cultural backgrounds, interpersonal skills, ways to keep discipline in classes, positive and negative reinforcement, and being a reflective teacher.
An Investigation into Digital Literacy and Autonomous Learning of High School Students
Authors: Zeng Wenjie
Published: January 2023

The rapid development of digital technologies and the internet has redefined access to language resources and approaches to language learning. High school students are experiencing more digitalized learning activities, which influences their independent learning mode. In Autonomous Learning and Digital Literacy, rare research has been done to examine the relationship between the two. Drawn from responses of 224 high school students to the questionnaires, this study investigated their digital literacy level from five dimensions, such as knowledge acquisition, and their autonomous learning situation from two perspectives. The results showed that the participants have a certain degree of digital literacy, have a high desire to learn, and their self-management capacity is at a medium level. Yet there is no correlation between students’ levels of digital literacy and their levels of autonomy as learners. The findings may prompt educators to prioritize encouraging digital literacy and student agency in the classroom.
Role of Environmental Literacy Education in the Realization of SDG6 in Rivers State of Nigeria: A Case Study
Authors: Eheazu Caroline L. , Ezeala Joy I.
Published: January 2023

Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) was adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 for the purpose of ensuring availability and sustainable management of clean water and sanitation for all humanity by the year 2030. The UN considers realization of SDG6 an issue of utmost concern to governments and citizens all over the world. The purpose of the research study reported in this paper was to crystalize the role of Environmental Literacy Education (ELE) in the process of SDG6 realization in Rivers State of Nigeria. Two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State were used for case study. Two Research Questions and a Null Hypothesis guided the study. A questionnaire was used to provide data needed for the study. The population of the respondents was 7,717. A random sampling technique was adopted to select 20% of them for the study. Mean responses and the T-test were employed to analyze obtained data. The findings revealed general inadequate provision of clean water and effective sanitation management due to very low impact of the activities of Stakeholders entrusted with achievement of SGD6 in Rivers State. To remedy the lapses discovered, the researchers delineated five situation-specific ELE programmes, integrating relevant aspects of the UN Education 2030 Agenda for SDG6. The programmes clearly portray the vital role of ELE towards achievement of SDG6 and have thus been recommended, with their modes of implementation, for adoption by the Rivers State.
EFFICACY OF INJECTING INTRA-VITREAL MOXIFLOXACIN IN ACUTE POST-OPERATIVE ENDOPHTHALMITIS
Authors: Ahmad Adnan , Rehman Mubbashir
Published: January 2023

Intra-vitreal Vancomycin (IV-V) and ceftazidime (IV-C) are commonly in the treatment of acute post-operative endophthalmitis. But there are suboptimal responses in some cases due to the emergence of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms. Moxifloxacin is a wide range antibacterial drug that is available as an eye drops for topical use for different types of ocular infections including post-operative endophthalmitis. But it has not been explored extensively as an intra-vitreal drug for post-operative endophthalmitis. We unveiled its broad spectrum anti-bacterial properties by giving it as an intra-vitreal route of delivery so to see its efficacy in post-operative endophthalmitis case. A 65 years old diabetic male presented with acute painful loss of vision in his right eye 2 days following his cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation (PC IOL). His visual acuity (VA) on presentation was just counting finger close to eye. Slim lamp examination (SLE) revealed swollen lids, discharge in the inferior conjunctival fornix, conjunctival redness and chemosis, hazy cornea, fibrinous exudate in AC along with hypopyon, there was marked vitritis with yellowish fundal glow apparent. The patient was injected with intra-vitreal moxifloxacin 0.5mg/0.2 ml, along with topical and oral antibiotics in combination with steroids. VA reached to 6/24 and follow-up at 4th week didn’t show any of intra-ocular inflammatory changes on SLE. Intra-vitreal moxifloxacin mono-therapy is a better substitute to combination of vancomycin and ceftazidime due to its broad-spectrum coverage in acute post-operative endophthalmitis.