bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge, Attitudes and Associated Factors of Health Workers Towards Lung and other Cancers in Eswatini
Authors: Maseko Thokozani , Haumba Samson , Dlamini Xolisile , Lomalanga Hlophe , Mahlalela Nonhlanhla , Mkhontfo Mandzisi , Nhlabatsi Zanele , Mabuza Nomxolisi , Vambe Debrah
Published: September 2022

Background: Cancer is a major public health problem for both developed and developing countries, and more than 70% of cancer deaths occur in developing countries. In Eswatini, cancer is the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality among non-communicable diseases. Cancer is therefore a major health problem for the country that needs urgent attention. Amongst the major contributing factors is lack of knowledge about the disease, lack of awareness on need to screen, issues related to availability and access to screening, diagnosis and treatment services. Health workers have a direct contact with patients hence can pass information to them. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and associated factors of health workers towards cancer in Eswatini. Methods: A quantitatively designed cross-sectional study was conducted among health workers using a structured questionnaire. Health workers were enrolled from 12 health facilities countrywide which included hospitals, health centres and clinics. Data were analysed using quantitative methods and presented on tables. Results: A total of 748 health workers were enrolled in the study. Most of them (84.9%) had average knowledge about cancer. Their knowledge differed by age (p<0.001), marital status (p=0.006), employment position (p<0.001), professional qualification (p=0.001), level of education and years of employment (p<0.001). Almost all the HCWs (99.3%) had positive attitudes towards cancer. Conclusion: The HCWs had average knowledge and positive attitudes. There is a need for training programs for HCWs to improve their knowledge as they act a source of information for the population.
Comparative Study of Dose Volume Parameters in 2-Dimensional Radiography and 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography Based High Dose Rate Intracavitary Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer: A Prospective Study
Authors: Mehta Vipul , Gupta Parul , Gothwal Ravinder Singh , Dana Rohitashwa , Gupta Narendra , Gupta Shivani
Published: September 2022

Background: Present study compares two high-dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) planning methods using two-dimensional orthogonal radiography and three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) with regard to dose to target volume and organs at risk (OAR) in carcinoma cervix. Methodology: ICBT plans for 22-patients were compared using 2D planning and three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) planning techniques. 2D treatment plans were generated using 2D-orthogonal images and dose was prescribed at Point A while 3D-CT plans were generated using 3D-CT images after contouring target volume and organs at risk. In 2D planning rectal and bladder doses were assessed as per ICRU-38 and in 3D planning, 0.1cc, 0.2cc, 0.5cc and 1cc doses of bladder and rectum were evaluated. Doses to target and organ at risks (rectum and bladder) were compared for each planning method. Results: Mean dose received by D90, D95 and D100 was 8.05±1.59Gy, 7.19±1.43Gy and 4.79±0.93Gy respectively. ICRU bladder and rectal point doses were 5.19±1.36Gy and 5.03±0.36Gy respectively. Mean dose received by bladder D0.1cc, D0.2cc, D1cc, D2cc and D5cc was 2.38±0.80, 2.22±.75, 1.85±0.64, 1.51±0.64 and 1.29±.49 times higher than ICRU bladder reference point dose. Similarly mean dose received by rectum D0.1cc, D0.2cc, D1cc, D2cc and D5cc was 1.49±0.27, 1.43±.25, 1.25±0.23, 1.09±0.21 and 0.93±.21 times higher than ICRU rectal reference point dose. Conclusion: This study demonstrates suboptimal target coverage and underestimation of dose to OAR by 2-dimensional radiography when actual dose estimation was done by 3-dimensional brachytherapy planning for the same brachytherapy session.
Favourable Response to Chemotherapy in Ora-Located Intraocular Retinoblastoma Grade B, C, and D: A Case Series
Authors: Susanty Anne , Susanah Susi , Idjradinata Ponpon , Karfiati Feti
Published: September 2022

Background: We aim to analyze which tumor location gives more favorable chemotherapy response in intraocular retinoblastoma grade B, C, and D as well as to report the first case series in Indonesia. Methods: Six boys with age ranging from 10 weeks to 47 months old were recruited into the study from April 2019 to January 2020 at National Eye Centre, Cicendo Eye Hospital, and Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Retinoblastoma (RB) patients underwent examination under anesthesia (EUA). Tumor size and location were evaluated by using RetCam pre and post 2 cycles of chemotherapy. The tumors were classified according to the International Intraocular Retinoblastoma Classification. Results: There were two patients with unilateral RB and four patients with bilateral RB. All patients had leukocoria and sought medical advice within 12 months of onset. There were one tumor in the macular zone, six tumors in the equatorial zone, and two tumors in the ora zone. Two cycles of intravenous vincristine, etoposide, and carboplatin (VEC) were administered and the tumor diameter was re-evaluated afterwards. The tumor size was decreased following 2 cycles of chemotherapy. Conclusions: Ora zone showed a more favorable chemotherapy response.
Suprapubic Catheter in a Patient with Bladder Carcinoma, Against the Prohibition: A Systematic Review and Case Report
Authors: Nurfajri Derri Hafa , Pramod Sawkar Vijay , Safriadi Ferry , Hernowo Betty Suryawathy
Published: September 2022

Background: Bladder tumors are the most common neoplasm of the lower urinary tract. Bladder carcinoma arising from a suprapubic cystostomy tract is a relatively rare. Some patients with bladder tumors have difficult urethral access for urinary retention due to inaccessible urethra. Most people think cystostomy in patient with bladder cancer can cause seeding and upstaging to suprapubic cystostomy tract. This study aim of suprapubic cystostomy can cause seeding and upstaging of bladder cancer. Methods: Literature obtained from the search results of Pubmed, Medscape, Science Direct, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar electronic databases with the keywords used are “suprapubic catheter and bladder cancer”, “suprapubic catheter and bladder tumor”, “suprapubic catheter and bladder carcinoma”, “suprapubic cystotomy and bladder carcinoma”, and “suprapubic catheter and bladder cancer upstaging” with no time limits. Results: Eighty two articles were obtained from the electronic database. Following all the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final selection considered 5 literature with 16 patient eligible for this literature review. The five literature involved a total of 16 bladder cancer patients with a suprapubic catheter. The duration of suprapubic catheter insertion was between 1 to 3 months. As long as it is within the specified time and from the location of cancer, literature result there will be no seeding and upgrading in the suprapubic cystostomy tract. In our case report we have patient with duration suprapubic cystostomy 1 months wih no seeding and upgrading cancer. Conclusion: Although SPC is an effective, inexpensive, easy mode of access for bladder tumors with difficult urethral access for urinary retention due to inaccessible urethra, it also presents a risk of SPC tract bladder cancer, mostly SCC and TCC. It is important to be aware of any suspicious signs and symptoms, duration time of use suprapubic cystostomy and location of the cancer.
Clival Metastasis from Lung Primary
Authors: Velarasan Kanmani , R Deivanayagam , S Valli
Published: September 2022

Clivus is a rare location for metastasis. We report a patient with lung cancer presented to us with diplopia and headache. He was found to have clival metastasis and treated with palliative radiation therapy to clivus. Metastasis is also a differential to be considered when patients present with clival lesion.
The Inauguration of the Journal of Eastern Health Care: a Regional Forum to Share Public Health Science
Authors: Al-Yateem Nabeel
Published: September 2022

We are delighted to launch the inaugural issue of our new online publication, Eastern Journal of Healthcare (EJHC). EJHC aims to empower local researchers from developing and emerging countries in Middle, Eastern, Southern and Southeast Asia and offer an avenue for publication of studies that both matter to their local contexts and inform international readers. EJHC will enable researchers from these countries to publish researches on priority topics for their home countries and healthcare systems, even though these researches may be perceived as of less interest or relevance to non-Eastern/developed countries.
Evidence-Based Practice Utilization among Physiotherapists in Jakarta and the surrounding area Indonesia
Authors: Waluyo Imam , Putrtian Septian , Aprina Tilawati , Riana Eka , Jumiati Jinten , Subu Muhammad
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to explore the profile of evidence-practice implementation and its associated factors among Indonesian Physiotherapists in Jakarta and the surrounding area, Indonesia. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional design and a proportional sampling technique used to calculate the minimum sample as population representative. Twenty-one public and private hospitals and around 104 full-time registered Physiotherapists participated in this study. The study adopted the instruments which have been established to investigate the attitude of Physiotherapists towards Evidence-Based Practice which was developed by Jette (2013). Univariate analysis and logistic regression were employed to see if there are significant relationships between the predictors and outcome. Results: The participants in this study were less than 40 years (61.5%). Participants have been recognized as having worked in the field of physiotherapy with a duration of fewer than ten years (43.3%). For educational background, the participants who certified as Bachelor of Applied Science (B.Sc) was 21.2%. The results revealed the association between predictors and  EBP implementation. Physiotherapists who admit that they were doing self-learning in seeking information and other additional more likely to have a positive attitude towards EBP (OR=1.472). Similarly, working in physiotherapy for more than ten years was positively associated with EBP implementation (OR = 1.009). Conclusion: In general, self intention to develop their skill and their knowledge on  EBP and also the duration of working as physiotherapists were contributed to influencing the attitude of physiotherapists toward Evidence-Based Practice. In future studies, the understanding level of EBP terms should be distinguished. Hence, it could differentiate the physiotherapists from the low-level to the high-level according to their understanding of EBP.
Assistance in PIRT registration and halal certification for home industry Jenang Lot Karyasari, Bojong, Magelang Regency
Authors: Dakum Dakum , Aristina Mura , Fatoni Yusuf , Amiyati Amiyati , Wahyuningsih Astuty , Setiawati Rani
Published: September 2022

A traditional home industrial product called Jenang Lot Karyasari can be found in Bojong Hamlet, Mungkid District, and Magelang Regency. Although the home industry has been operated about 20 years, the production and marketing procedures are still traditional. Additionally, they lack a PIRT license and a halal certification. This service project's goals are to socialize and assist the MSME with PIRT registration and halal certification. Mentoring and counseling are the techniques employed. As a result, partners can comprehend and register for PIRT and halal certification. Similar activities must be carried out in the future to help players in the home industry get product legality and boost their sales potential.
Pioneering of mocaf flour business in Tempursari village, Candimulyo, Magelang regency
Authors: Rusdjijati Retno , Ghany Muhammad Rajif , Sativanto Ari , Akhsan Rezqi Maulana , Saputra Zhawung Dio , Purfita Rozi Rahmansyah Riyan
Published: September 2022

One of the business activities being initiated by the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Tempursari Village, Candimulyo District, Magelang Regency is the production of mocaf flour. Mocaf stands for modified cassava flour which is flour made from cassava. This business was initiated, considering that cassava production in Tempursari Village is abundant and only sold fresh at low prices, so that it can increase the selling value. In order to start this business, KWT has been assisted by 2 units of production machines in the form of a pulverizing machine and a flour machine and have also been trained in the process of making mocaf flour. However, this business has not been developed seriously, KWT members are more focused on the various chips business that was initiated previous year. In order to motivate KWT members to immediately develop a mocaf flour business, we employ the mentoring activities as a real action. The result of PPMT activity is the engineering of the grater tool with the addition of a knife, assistancing in making mocaf flour, designing packaging and logos, and helping product promotion through social media.
Formation and training of stunting cadres in Pulau Sarak Village, Kampar Regency
Authors: Rusherina Rusherina , Kurniawati Kurniawati , Idayanti Idayanti
Published: September 2022

A child who is stunted has malnutrition and is underweight, as evidenced by their height falling below the WHO standard. Stunting is brought on by a deficiency in nutrition during the first 1000 days of life. Stunting impedes not only physical growth but also the brain development. One of the villages in Kampar Regency, which is the location for handling stunting interventions in Riau Province, is Pulau Sarak Village. The purpose of this activity is to form and train stunting cadres. The method of implementing this program begins with the formation of cadres and continues with training on early stunting detection in children aged 0-24 months for 25 cadres. The results of these activities were the formation of stunting cadres and increased knowledge of cadres about stunting prevention in Pulau Sarak Village, Kampar Regency with an average value of pre-test (80.94) and post-test (91.44), resulting in an increase of 10.64. In order to prevent stunting occurrences in Pulau Sarak Village, Kampar Regency, it is advised that cadres be able to weigh and monitor growth and development on a regular basis (at least once a month).
Simple book keeping assistance for AA Laundry, Yogyakarta
Authors: Purnamarini Tri Ratna , Haryanto Samsi
Published: September 2022

This community service aims to optimize business financial management by assisting partners in creating and implementing simple bookkeeping. This program is carried out with a gradual mentoring method, start from communication with service partners, assisting in making simple bookkeeping, monitoring progress and producing a simple bookkeeping report. The result of this program provides benefits for AA Laundy's business, so that they are able to make simple bookkeeping properly and correctly. It is hoped that the bookkeeping will be able to help the running of AA Laundry's business.
Training on making creative learning media using the canva application for MI and MTs Al-Mu'minin Kendari Teachers
Authors: Rustan Fathur Rahman , Syaiful Muhammad , Karim Rahmat , Muchtar Mutmainnah , Sari Jayanti Yusmah , Phradiansah Phradiansah , Jamaluddin Indar Ismail , Bantun Suharsono , Muchlis Nur Fajriah , Pasrun Yuwanda Purnamasari , Sagala La Ode Hasnuddin S
Published: September 2022

Attractive learning media has become a necessity for teachers at all levels of education. For this reason, educators need to improve their competence in making good learning media. However, there are still many teachers who are not familiar with using technology to support their teaching and learning activities. As felt by MI and MTs AL-Mu'minin Kendari teachers who still find it difficult to make interesting and creative learning media. This service activity aims to improve the ability of teachers to create interesting media using the Canva application. The stages carried out in this activity are (1) coordinating with the school and identifying the needs of the target audience; (2) carry out community service activities with lecture, question and answer methods, and guided practice; and (3) evaluate and assign independent assignments. The results of this program showed an increase in teacher skills in making interesting learning media as seen from the independent assignments that were collected.
Health education by ergonomic position coaching for back pain prevention in banana chips MSME’s workers
Authors: Anggraini Nourmayansa Vidya , Hutahaean Serri
Published: September 2022

One of the problems that often occurs among workers is back pain. This non-ergonomic posture will also have an impact on skeletal muscle problems in the spine compared to the legs on a weight support. This community service is carried out by providing health education to banana chip MSME workers in Jakarta, totaling 30 workers. Before and after education, pretest and posttest were conducted. The purpose of this activity is to provide education to workers so as to avoid back pain. The results of the activity revealed an increase in the knowledge, attitudes and work behavior of the participants after participating health education.
Ecoprint mask making training in Izzati Jannah's Care Home
Authors: Ananda Hertanti Dwi , Aini Qurrata , Afrita Nur Hadawiah , Hidayat Ali Nurdin , Rusmana Ardian Salsa , Susanto Nindita Clourisa Amaris
Published: September 2022

In the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, masks are a necessity for everyone in carrying out activities, including the Izzati Jannah Orphanage. From this condition, there was an interest in creating creativity and innovation, namely creating works of art by combining ecoprint techniques in textile artwork in the form of ecoprint masks. This activity begins with socialization, demonstration and practice. The making of this ecoprint mask is done using a simple technique, namely the pounding technique and ends with the fixation stage. This service activity improves skills and equips all Izzati members with soft skills in producing unique motif masks with ecoprint techniques.
Efforts to deal with the adolescent emotional mental problem during Covid-19 pandemic in Pantangolemba
Authors: Entoh Christina , Noya Fransisca , Ramadhan Kadar
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this community service program (PkM) is to deal with mental emotional problems in adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic in Pantangolemba Village, Poso Pesisir Selatan District. This is because there is a teenager who commit suicide. The method used is by screening, providing material about mental emotional problems and evaluation. The results of the program showed the highest total difficulty score was normal (97%) and borderline 3%, and the problems found in adolescent emotional symptoms. SDQ scores in all women are normal (100%) and men are 92% normal and borderline 8%, and there is an increase in adolescent knowledge about mental emotional problems and SDQ to 100%.
Mosque-based anti-corruption village: Community empowerment program in Prenggan, Kemantren Kotagede Yogyakarta
Authors: Suyadi Suyadi , Waharjani Waharjani , Sumaryati Sumaryati , Sukmayadi Trisna , Siraj Saedah Binti
Published: September 2022

Village Prenggan, Kemantren Kotagede Yogyakarta has been piloting an anti-corruption village by the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) since 2013. However, until now (2022) the village has not succeeded in becoming an anti-corruption village. In fact, the KPK prefers Kelurahan Panggungharjo, Bantul Regency as the first anti-corruption village in Yogyakarta. This is because the anti-corruption village programs in Prenggan have not been carried out thoroughly. This article is the result of a community empowerment program in Prenggan village towards an anti-corruption village. The target partner groups for this community service are the Prenggan Mubaligh Association (Paguyuban Mubaligh Prenggan) and the TK ABA Komplek Masjid Perak Yogyakarta. The methods used are training, counseling and anti-corruption assistance. The results of this community service show that: 1) The Prenggan Mubaligh Association has succeeded in developing anti-corruption propaganda gendhings. Every preacher who preaches always carries a message of anti-corruption values ​​with a touch of art; 2) The TK ABA Komplek Masjid Perak, which originally had an anti-corruption literacy reading, has now succeeded in completing it with anti-corruption exercises. Anti-corruption literacy is a ratio exercise, while anti-corruption gymnastics is a sport. As for the values ​​of Islam and Aisyiyahan are the feelings or the heart. Thus, the TK ABA Komplek Masjid Perak combines ratio training through anti-corruption literacy, sports through anti-corruption gymnastics, and heart exercises through Islamic values. In fact, this school became the prototype of the first anti-corruption school at the early childhood level in Indonesia. Thus, a mosque-based anti-corruption village that is more bottom-up in nature can be a complement to the anti-corruption village formed by the KPK which is more top-down.
Community empowerment through biofloc catfish fishery with photovoltaic electrical energy in Sutojayan Village, Malang
Authors: Budiyanto Hery , Setiawan Aries Boedi , Tutuko Pindo
Published: September 2022

The Community Partnership Program (PKM) for tarpaulin fish pond fisheries using photovoltaic electrical energy sources was carried out in Sutojayan Village, Pakisaji District, Malang Regency. The purpose of the community service is to deal with problems that occur in Sutojayan Village related to food security through the application of appropriate technology. The methods of the activities are: 1) focus group discussions and technology dissemination, 2) construction of biofloc catfish tarpaulin ponds and PLTS, and 3) skills and management training of biofloc catfish and PLTS. The result of this program is an increase in the skills of catfish farming groups in applying the biofloc system, business bookkeeping and processing harvests. In addition, there has also been an increase in catfish yields. Furthermore, this program as established 3 (three) biofloc catfish tarpaulin ponds, a set of PLTS, and a management group.
The implementation of permaculture design as a solution to achieve the food security in sub-optimal areas of Pangandaran Regency
Authors: Nasrudin Nasrudin , Ardigurnita Firgian , Rahwana Kusuma Agdhi , Iman Saeful
Published: September 2022

Pangandaran Regency has the potential for food development using sub-optimal land. The purpose of this community service is to implement the concept of permaculture design by empowering Farmer Groups and Livestock Groups to achieve regional food security. The methods used in this activity include socialization and counseling, demonstration plots of technology research results at several partner locations, and evaluation. Based on the results of the dissemination, the application of permaculture design on sub-optimal agricultural land is able to provide diverse food, maintain environmental sustainability, and achieve food security at the regional level.
Basic English conversation training for tourism actors on Untung Jawa Island
Authors: Yanti Yanti , Manara Christine
Published: September 2022

During the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism activities almost stopped. Tourism actors on the Untung Jawa island attempt to improve tourism facilities and infrastructure and increase the capacity of their human resources. The purpose of this activity is to improve communication skills in English. The results of the pre-training questionnaire show that the required English is conversational English at the basic level. The method of community service activities is online basic level conversational English training using drill techniques. The materials are arranged according to language functions and the participants are divided into small groups of four to six people. The results of the activity showed that the participants were able to initiate and engage in short conversations using phrases and making short narratives.
Training of modern circumsision with super ring method on circumcision practices in Banjar District, South Kalimantan
Authors: Maulana Irfan , Yuliana Ida , Heryyanoor Heryyanoor , Ifansyah M. Noor , Suwarno Andri , Rahman Lutfi Aulia , Agung Nanang Saputro
Published: September 2022

Circumcision is better known as khitan or Indonesian people often call it sunat. Circumcision is usually performed for a specific purpose and has religious and medical benefits. Circumcision even though minor surgical procedures have been carried out with the correct technique and guaranteed sterility, complications of the procedure will still exist. Complications that occur are influenced by experience, skills, and techniques and tools used by circumcision practitioners. For this purpose, community service program in the form of modern circumcision training using the ring method were carried out for 11 circumcision practitioners in the Banjar Regency area. The methods used are question and answer lectures, demonstrations, FGDs, and the practice of performing circumcision on patients with the assistance and supervision of instructors. The result of this program is an increase in understanding and skills in performing modern super ring circumcision, a combination of anesthetic techniques without a needle, and producing entrepreneurs in this field.
Implementation of two-function fish pellet machine for empowerment of fish cultivator group Gelondoro Sidoarjo
Authors: Anshory Izza , Fahruddin A’rasy , Hudi Lukman
Published: September 2022

In the post-Covid-19 pandemic, the Gelondoro fish cultivator group, Jabon Sidoarjo District, had difficulties meeting fish feed pellets' needs. This difficulty is caused by the increase in the price of fish feed pellets; both groups of fish cultivators have very little knowledge of making fish feed pellets. The purpose of this community service activity is to empower the Gelondoro farmer group to produce fish feed pellets independently to meet their needs without depending on factory feed. The method used in this community service activity is to provide socialization regarding the formulation of fish feed pellets with high protein. The second is to provide a fish feed pellet machine with two functions: mixing and printing in one tool. The third demonstrates the manufacture of fish feed pellets. The result of this community service activity is that Gelondoro fish cultivators have known the formulation of a mixture of making fish pellets as well as practicing how to make fish feed pellets using a two-function fish pellet printing machine.
Socio-economic empowerment of the Tengkurak Village society through education assistance and social media-based digital marketing training
Authors: Purabaya Rudhy Ho , Kraugusteeliana Kraugusteeliana , Arista Artika
Published: September 2022

It is crucial to boost the industry's capabilities and competitiveness in light of the swiftly evolving global market competition. Digital technology is rapidly developing in a variety of fields. Therefore, the service conducts education and training assistance activities for digital-based marketing as a means of concern and implementation of cooperation with partners. The team prepared video tutorials and digital marketing modules with Facebook. After participating in the program, the Tengkurak Village community gained new knowledge and understanding regarding Digital Marketing with Facebook and its use. This is based on the evaluation's finding which revealed thatthere was an increase in understanding of Facebook-based digital marketing by 40%.
The Party without Qualities?
Authors: Olsen Jonathan , Hansen Michael A.
Published: September 2022

In the 2021 German federal election, the Left Party suffered its worst electoral defeat ever. Although it hemorrhaged voters to all the parties, its losses to the Social Democrats and Greens were particularly large. In this article, we examine the reasons behind Die Linke’s poor electoral performance. Although a number of factors may have played small roles, we hypothesize that the most important by far was the Left Party’s failure to distinguish itself in its policy positions from its chief rivals on the center left and the left. Using data from the Comparative Manifesto Project (cpm) and Chapel Hill Expert Survey (ches), we demonstrate the Left Party’s lack of issue ownership and its distinct policy and ideological profile in 2021. Consequently, we argue that Die Linke gave voters few reasons to vote for it.
Not a Single-Digit Party Anymore
Authors: Switek Niko
Published: September 2022

In the 2021 German federal election, Alliance 90/The Greens received its best result so far. The outcome was based in part on a popular party leadership, government participation in different coalition formats on the state level, and an increasing salience of environmental and climate policies with which the party is strongly associated. After the election, the Greens became part of a novel three-party coalition with Social Democrats and Liberals where the party finds itself in a more influential role than in its first federal coalition with the spd. The opinion polls placing Alliance 90/The Greens above 20 percent before the election and its continuously growing membership base indicate a new centrality of the party in the German party system, as well as the potential to further increase its vote share.
Kanzlerwahlverein No More?
Authors: Dilling Matthias
Published: September 2022

In 2021, Germany’s Christian Democrats suffered their worst election defeat in a post-war federal election. This article looks at the campaign that preceded this downfall. While the cdu’s party congress in early 2021 showed favorable signs for a successful campaign, Armin Laschet, the newly elected party leader, missed the opportunity to unify the cdu’s different wings and consolidate a coalition backing his leadership. This resulted in a damaging clash with the csu over the chancellor candidacy and ongoing internal disunity. Laschet attempted to rectify this very late in the campaign, but his team failed to integrate the cdu/csu’s most important actors. The Christian Democrats were thus ill-equipped to respond to a difficult context and unexpected developments. Returning to its traditional factional integration will be paramount for the cdu/csu to rebound from this historic defeat.
Does innovativeness matter in technology adoption? Addressing pre-service teachers' intention to use ITs
Authors: ŞAHİN Ferhan , DURSUN Özcan
Published: September 2022

This study aims to identify the factors influencing pre-service teachers' use of information technologies in educational settings and to validate a technology acceptance model that is extended by employing variables related to innovativeness. The data were collected from 1819 pre-service teachers studying in 12 different teacher education programs of a state university. For the analysis, PLS-SEM technique was employed. The results showed that the most influential construct on intention was the perceived usefulness, and the strongest relationship was found between social influence and perceived usefulness. In addition, the relationships between openness and the core technology acceptance constructs were found to be significant. These findings suggest that the openness to change trait is crucial for instructors and the opinions of people who are important to pre-service teachers and social pressure are the primary factors influencing their views in performance increase they can achieve by using technology. Accordingly, social norms, motivational-emotional factors and personality traits regarding innovativeness may have a vital role in technology adoption both theoretically and practically.
Polyacrylamide Polymer Gel Systems for Conformance Control Technology: A Review
Authors: Al-delfi Ali , Al-Mahdawi Faleh H. M.
Published: September 2022

Low oil extraction and early high water production are caused in part by reservoir heterogeneity. Huge quantities of water production are prevalent issues that happen in older reservoirs. Polyacrylamide polymer gel systems have been frequently employed as plugging agents in heterogeneous reservoirs to regulate water output and increase sweep efficiency. Polyacrylamide polymer gel systems are classified into three classes depending on their composition and application conditions, which are in-situ monomer gel, in-situ polymer gel, and preformed particle gel (PPG).
   This paper gives a comprehensive review of PPG’s status, preparation, and mechanisms. Many sorts of PPGs are categorized, for example, millimeter-sized preformed particle gels, microgels, pH-sensitive cross-linked polymers, swelling polymer grains, and Bright Water®. In addition to this, the most important factors to consider while assessing gel performance, such as swelling capacity, PPG injectivity, and plugging efficiency, are studied carefully. Not only are the design considerations and field application of PPG mentioned, but also the advantages of PPG are demonstrated. Gels have been used in around 10,000 wells worldwide to reduce the   fractures permeability or super-high permeability channels during water and polymer floods.
Investigating the Performance of Rechargeable Zinc-Air Fuel Cell
Authors: H.Shallal Ahmed , Shakir Ibtehal Kareem
Published: September 2022

Zinc-air fuel cells (ZAFCs) are a promising energy source that could compete with lithium-ion batteries and perhaps proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) for next-generation electrified transportation and energy storage applications. In the present work, a flow-type ZAFC with mechanical rechargeable was adopted, combined with an auxiliary cell (electrolyzer) for zinc renewal and electrolyte recharge to the main cell. In this work a practical study was performed to calculate the cell capacity (Ah), as well as study the electrolysis cell efficiency by current efficiency, and study the effective parameters that have an influence on cell performance such as space velocity and current density. The best parameters were selected to obtain the best performance for cell operation. The obtained cell capacity was 2.4Ah. The best performance of the electrolyzer was obtained with 0.6min-1 space velocity. At the same time, the best performance of the electrolyzer was when the value of the current density was 200A/m2
Upgrading of Sharqy Baghdad Heavy Oil via N-Hexane Solvent
Authors: Shakir Firdews , Hussein Hussein , Abdulwahhab Zeinab
Published: September 2022

Asphaltenes are a solubility class described as a component of crude oil with undesired characteristics. In this study, Sharqy Baghdad heavy oil upgrading was achieved utilizing the solvent deasphalting approach as asphaltenes are insoluble in paraffinic solvents; they may be removed from heavy crude oil by adding N-Hexane as a solvent to create deasphalted oil (DAO)of higher quality. This method is known as Solvent De-asphalting (SDA). Different effects have been assessed for the SDA process, such as solvent to oil ratio (4-16/1 ml/g), the extraction temperature (23 ºC) room temperature and (68 ºC) reflux temperature at (0.5 h mixing time with 400 rpm mixing speed). The best solvent deasphalting results were obtained at room temperature and 12 ml/g solvents to oil ratio. As a result, the API of DAO was increased by 9.3º compared to the API of  Sharqy Baghdad heavy oil. The asphaltene reduction was 61.56%. The Sulfur removal was 32.8%, the Vanadium removal was 36.48%, and the Nickel removal was 46.21%.
A World of Waste in One Cubic Meter – Portraying Waste to Life
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Edirisnghe Lakmini , Hemali Arosha ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, de Alwis Ajith ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Wijesundara Mayuri ,   Deakin University, Australia
Published: September 2022

Rapid economic growth, urbanization, and increasing population have caused resource consumption to increase, and the consequent release of large amounts of waste to the environment. By 2050, the amount of waste generated in developing countries will see a threefold increase.
The Impact of incentives and regulatory regimes on changing customer behavior : a study based on the Power Utility Customer Segments in Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayaratne Witharamage , Dasanayaka Sarath ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Mudalige Darshana ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2022

This study aims to develop a scientific model to ascertain the impact of incentives, regulatory regimes, and new technology products on the behavior of different customer segments of the electricity market, in order to conserve energy and address the current problem of peak power deficit in Sri Lankan electricity sector
Automatic vehicle number plate recognition : using deep learning algorithms to estimate the vehicle storage
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Manoli Nathasha , Sivakumar Thillaiampalam ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2022

Identification and tracking of vehicles are essential for control and surveillance of transport systems. It is important not only for traffic control but also to estimate vehicle storage within a cordon of city.
Bolgoda chat : the teaching Vice-Chancellor
Authors: Karunathilake Hirushie , Witharana Sanjeeva
Published: September 2022

When I think of my early days, there are two experiences that made a profound influence on my future career. My father was an Assistant Station Master, and he taught me all aspects of managing a railway station except telegraphy. Later, as my father become ill, my parents arranged accommodations for me in a house near the Ulapane station and left for our home in Ambalangoda. Occasionally, the station master used to consume alcohol during night shift, and he used to summon me to look after the station. At 10 years of age, I handled all the functions of a railway station including tablet operations, advising the cabin man on signaling, issuing tickets, and informing the transport office based on train numbers. My main problem was waking up the SM from his deep sleep when an express train approached, placing his cap on the head, and taking him to deliver the tablet to the driver.
БІЗНЕС-ПРОЦЕСИ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ КОНЦЕПЦІЇ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕКОЛОГО-ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ АГРАРНОГО ПРИРОДОКОРИСТУВАННЯ
Authors: Skrypchuk P. M.
Published: September 2022

У статті розкрито основні бізнес-процеси у реалізації концепції еколого-економічної безпеки аграрного природокористування. Це науково-методологічне, ресурсне і соціо-еколого-економічне обґрунтування процесів забезпечення соціо-еколого-економічної безпеки у використанні земельних ресурсів за світовими стандартами в умовах глобальних й регіональних змін. Для реалізації концепції необхідно реалізувати інноваційні бізнес-процеси у сферах екологічного менеджменту, аудиту, експертизи, страхування, ліцензування, інформації та економіки природокористування, метрології, стандартизації, сертифікації, проєктного менеджменту тощо. Зокрема необхідно організувати розробку нормативно-правового характеру видів діяльності, які підлягають аудиту та добровільній екологічній сертифікації, й нормативних документів, яким вони повинні відповідати.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ МІГРАЦІЇ В УМОВАХ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ ПОДІЙ
Authors: Vashai Y. V.
Published: September 2022

Актуальність досліджуваної проблеми пов’язана з тим, що Повномасштабна військова агресія РФ проти України спровокувала безліч соціальних, політичних, економічних, гуманітарних та інших проблем. Вони виникли не лише в України та країни-агресора, а  й на глобальному рівні. Такою важливою проблемою стала проблема міграції, пов’язана із тим, що значна частина населення України була вимушена залишити країну через військові дії. На стратегічному та поточному рівні це викликає відповідну ланцюгову реакцію та наслідки як для України, так і для приймаючих країн. Це значним чином актуалізує необхідність наукових досліджень теоретичних та практичних сторін міжнародної міграції в умовах військових подій. Метою статті є визначення теоретичних передумов аналізу міжнародних міграційних процесів внаслідок військових подій. У статті розглядаються підходи до визначення основних термінів, пов’язаних із міграційними процесами, які застосовуються міжнародними організаціями, зокрема «вимушена міграція», «біженці», «особи, які перебувають у ситуації, що подібна до біженців», «шукачі притулку», «внутрішньо переміщені особи», «змішане переміщення», «міграція, спричинена катастрофою», «переселення». Визначено ефекти від міжнародної міграції внаслідок військових подій для країни-реципієнта. З’ясовано загрози глобальній безпеці, пов’язані із міжнародною міграцією внаслідок військових подій. Автори дійшли висновку, що міграційні процеси самі по собі є складним комплексним явищем, яке здійснює важливий вплив як на соціально-економічне середовище країн походження та країн-реципієнтів, так і на глобальні  процеси в цілому. Здійснення військової агресії ще більше ускладнює вказані явища, провокуючи низку демографічних, культурних, трудових, макроекономічних, фінансових, гуманітарних, інтернаціональних проблем та наслідків. Оскільки чисельність міжнародних мігрантів в світі неухильно зростає, як і комплекс викликів для національних економік, з цим пов’язаний, то на міжнародному рівні постає потреба в розробці адекватної реаліям сьогодення міграційної політики.
THE IMPACT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES ON ORAL HYGIENE IN 15-YEAR-OLD ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Kaskova L.F. , Drozda I.I. , Soltys O.M. , Kilmukhametova Y.H.
Published: September 2022

Oral hygiene has a significant impact on the dental health of adolescents. Therefore, studying and identifying opportunities for its improvement in adolescents is highly important. Application of the proposed scheme of preventive work with a cohort of adolescents attending school and college made it possible to improve the hygienic condition of the oral cavity in them. During the 1st survey, the hygiene rate in the group of students and the group of college students was at the average level, which corresponds to a satisfactory level of oral hygiene, although when comparing the numerical values of the rate of schoolchildren and college students, it was worse among college attendees. The study showed that constant monitoring and communication with the subjects in the main groups resulted in significant improvement in oral hygiene and their maintenance throughout the observation period (12 months). The results confirm the need for constant monitoring by parents for oral hygiene in adolescents.

We observed 15-year-old students (54 people) and college visitors of the same age (43 people) and divided them into two groups: the main group of schoolchildren and college students who underwent our proposed preventive measures under constant supervision; the control group (schoolchildren and college students), who were offered preventive measures without monitoring by a dentist.

The method of communication with included professional hygiene, controlled brushing, oral hygiene training, acquaintance with objects and means of oral hygiene, rules of nutrition, and leading a healthy lifestyle. We examined adolescents in the control group twice a year. The main group monitored the implementation of the proposed recommendations regularly. The study of the researched indicators was conducted 6 and 12 months after one examination. According to the WHO recommendations, the Hygiene Index (OHI-S) was determined by the Green-Vermillion; additionally, we conducted the Fedorov-Volodkina index.

Application of the proposed scheme of preventive work with a cohort of adolescents studying at school and college made it possible to improve the hygienic condition of the oral cavity in them. During the 1st examination, the hygiene rate in the group of students and the group of college students was at the average level, which corresponds to a satisfactory level of oral hygiene. Although comparing the numerical values of the rate of schoolchildren and college students, it was worse among college visitors. The study showed that constant monitoring and communication with the subjects in the main groups resulted in a significant improvement in the level of oral hygiene and their maintenance throughout the observation period (12 months).

The results confirm the need for constant monitoring by parents for oral hygiene in adolescents.
Explorasi Limbah Lokal Cangkang Kerang Menjadi Produk Mainan Anak untuk Menumbuhkan Jiwa Kreatif dan Wirausaha SiswaPrakarya di SMAN 2 Indramayu
Authors: Yuliana Eva , Subkhi Nur , Ratnasari Anilia , Wiguna Waska
Published: September 2022

Setiap orang dituntut serba bisa untuk dapat hidup layak, khususnya perekonomian hidup. Sangatlah penting memberi pembelajaran sejak dini kepada siswa atau generasi muda tentang sikap jiwa kreatif dan jiwa berwirausaha untuk masa depan mereka. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran sikap jiwa kreatif dan wirausaha siswa melalui pembuatan produk mainan anak berbahan cangkang kerang. Mata pelajaran prakarya dan kewirausahaan bertujuan untuk mengembangkan pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan sikap percaya diri siswa melalui produk yang dihasilkan sendiri dengan memanfaatkan potensi sumber daya alam di lingkungan sekitar. Potensi sumberdaya pesisir dan laut di Kabupaten Indramayu tergolong sangat besar salah satunya berbagai jenis Kerang. Wawasan siswa tentang pemanfaatan cangkang kerang masih kurang dan hanya beberapa produk saja hasil ketrampilan siswa. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pelatihan (praktik). Subjeknya yaitu siswa prakraya SMAN 2 Indramayu. Instrumen yang digunakan lembar angkat sikap jiwa kreatif dan wirausaha. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan dan analisis data diperoleh kesimpulan, yaitu: 1) Gambaran jiwa wirausaha siswa termasuk kategori tinggi dengan persentase rata-rata sebesar 76,90 %, dan 2) dan gambaran siswa yang memiliki ciri jiwa kreatif termasuk kriteria tinggi dengan persentase rata-rata sebesar 70 %.
Pelatihan Massage Endorphine Dan Gym Ball Exercise Bagi Praktik Mandiri Bidan (PMB) Di Ikatan Bidan Indonesia (IBI) Kabupaten Badung
Authors: Karuniadi Manik , Widiastini Luh Putu , Tangkas Made
Published: September 2022

During pregnancy and childbirth, there can be physical and psychological changes in the mother. These changes can cause anxiety, stress and can eventually lead to depression. The risks that can be caused are the birth of babies with low birth weight (LBW), small head size (microsomia), premature birth, weakening of the baby's immune system, and prolonged labor. The problems that give rise to this idea are the high incidence of anxiety experienced by pregnant and maternity mothers so that it can cause complications for mothers and babies, lack of training and ignorance of the Independent Midwife Practice (PMB) at the Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI) Badung district towards complementary therapies, especially Massage Endorphins. and gymball exercise. The service is carried out by providing 2 training materials, namely Massage Endorphin and gymball exercise which is given to 40 members of the Midwife Independent Practice who are members of the PC IBI Badung Regency which is carried out online.