bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Refugees through the eyes of locals; a study on tolerance towards outer groups in Turkey and Germany
Authors: Adee Md Iltemas Amin , Lee Grace Hooi Yean , Rahman Habib
Published: June 2023

In 2019, around 1% of the world’s population was displaced, among whom 26 million are expected to be refugees. The arrival of refugees has been related to prejudice and intolerance towards outer groups. This paper investigates the effect of refugee influx on tolerance towards outer groups, immigrants and foreigners, other races, and religions in Europe’s two largest refugee-receiving countries, Turkey and Germany. For this study, individual-level data from the World Value Survey (WVS) and European Value Survey (EVS) is used in a quasi-experimental setup, difference in difference (DID) strategy for the Turkish context, and pre-post intervention regression analysis for the latter. The results showed that the refugee influx positively influenced tolerance in both countries in the short run. However, the Turkish population became less tolerant over time. As the European Union (EU) has a definite role in influencing migration and refugee integration through its laws and funding, individuals with confidence in the EU became more tolerant toward outer groups. The results are robust to several falsification and placebo tests. These findings provide important implications for government bodies and policymakers to promote integration and understanding among diverse communities.
Assessment of Physicochemical and Bacteriological Parameters of Borehole Water: A case study from Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
Authors: Akerele Daniel D , Obunadike Callistus , Abiodun Pelumi Olaitan
Published: June 2023

Access to clean and wholesome water is one of the fundamental human rights, despite billions of people around the world still lacking access to this basic necessity. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of borehole eater was carried out, using Lekki in Lagos state as a case study area. The city is a fast growing where a significant proportion of the populace rely on borehole water supply. The study assessed the quality of the raw water samples and the effectiveness of the conventional treatment methods employed by most residents in the study area. The findings indicates that there are significant deviations in the various parameters of the raw water samples from the approved levels of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Nigeria Standards for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ), showing the need for improved water treatment techniques. The use of Hypochlorite, Soda ash, Alum, and a three-stage filtration system was proposed and tested, yielding significant improvements in both the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of the water samples when compared with the control standards. The research contributes to the growing body of knowledge targeted at improving water quality, especially in regions that depend heavily on borehole water supply. The findings emphasize the benefits of implementing comprehensive and efficient water treatment methos, including the need for continuous optimization and monitoring of these techniques. This is important for promoting public access to safe and wholesome potable water, thereby contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Further research is recommended to explore the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the improved treatment method for wider application.
Development and implementation of the LVR-PR tool to identify eligibility for lung volume reduction in people with COPD during pulmonary rehabilitation.
Authors: Buttery Sara C
Published: June 2023

Background: Completion of pulmonary rehabilitation is recognised in clinical guidelines as a key point in the management of people with COPD to systematically consider whether a lung volume reduction(LVR) procedure might be appropriate. We aimed to develop a decision-support tool (the LVR-PR tool) to allow PR programmes to operationalise this.
Methods: The development process involved an iterative mixed methods approach, utilising a consensus-based survey, focus groups and an observational study cohort at multiple pulmonary rehabilitation centres. External validity was evaluated using the content validity index (CVI), assessed by clinicians working in specialist LVR centres across the UK who were not otherwise involved in the development process.
Results: Diagnosis, exercise capacity, breathlessness and co-morbidities were acknowledged to be essential items for assessing basic LVR eligibility. Prior investigations and patient preference were considered useful but not essential. Clinician focus group findings revealed the following prominent themes; streamlining the tool; access to clinical information and investigations; and issues around introducing LVR therapies to patients in a PR setting. Access to clearer information about LVR procedures, the clinician’s role in considering eligibility and how educational resources should be delivered were identified as important themes from patient group input. The LVR-PR tool was considered to be feasible and valid for implementation in a variety of PR services across the UK.
Interpretation: The LVR-PR tool allows PR teams to identify and communicate back to referrers about people with COPD, who should have further respiratory review to establish whether they may benefit from a lung volume reduction procedure.
A goal-oriented method for FAIRification planning
Authors: Bernabé César , Sales Tiago Prince , Schultes Erik , Ulzen Niek van , Jacobsen Annika , Santos Luiz Olavo Bonino da Silva , Mons Barend , Roos Marco
Published: June 2023

The FAIR Principles provide guidance on how to improve the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of digital resources. Since the publication of the principles in 2016, several workflows have been proposed to support the process of making data FAIR (FAIRification). However, to respect the uniqueness of different communities, both the principles and the available workflows have been deliberately designed to remain agnostic in terms of standards, tools, and related implementation choices. Consequently, FAIRification needs to be properly planned in advance, and implementation details must be discussed with stakeholders and aligned with FAIRification objectives. To support this, we describe GO-Plan, a method for identifying and refining FAIRification objectives. Leveraging on best practices and techniques from requirements and ontology engineering, the method aims at incrementally elaborating the most obvious aspects of the domain (e.g. the initial set of elements to be collected) into complex and comprehensive objectives. Experience has demonstrated that the definition of clear objectives enables stakeholders to communicate effectively and make informed implementation decisions, such as defining achievement criteria for distinct principles and identifying relevant metadata to be collected. This paper describes the GO-Plan method and reports on a real-world application in the development of a FAIR ontology catalogue.
The Prader-Willi syndrome Profile: Validation of a new measures of behavioral and emotional problems in Prader-Willi syndrome
Authors: Dykens Elisabeth M , Roof Elizabeth , Hunt-Hawkins Hailee
Published: June 2023

Background
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare, neurodevelopmental disorder caused by the lack of expression of paternally imprinted genes on chromosome 15q11-13. PWS features a complex behavioral phenotype, including hyperphagia, anxiety, compulsivity, rigidity, repetitive speech, temper outbursts, aggressivity, and skin-picking. Questionnaires exist for measuring hyperphagia, but not for the aggregation of other problems that are distinctive to PWS. A PWS-specific tool is needed for phenotypic research, and to help evaluate treatment efficacy in future clinical trials aimed at attenuating PWS’s hyperphagia and related problems. In this 4-phase study, we leveraged our expertise in PWS with feedback from families and specialists to validate the PWS Profile, a novel, informant-based measure of behavioral and emotional problems in this syndrome.
Results
The authors developed a bank of 73 items that tapped both common and less frequent but clinically significant problems in PWS (Phase 1). An iterative feedback process with families and stakeholders was used to ensure content and construct validity (Phase 2). After adding, omitting, or revising items, in Phase 3, we pilot tested the measure in 112 participants. Results were reviewed by an international team of PWS specialists and revised again (Phase 3). The final, 57-item Profile was then administered to 761 participants (Phase 4). Principal component factor analyses (n = 873) revealed eight conceptually meaningful factors, accounting for 60.52% of test variance, and were readily interpretated as: Rigidity, Insistence; Aggressive Behaviors; Repetitive Questioning, Speech; Compulsive Behaviors; Depression, Anxiety; Hoarding; Negative Distorted Thinking; and Magical Distorted Thinking. Factors were internally consistent and showed good test-retest reliability and convergent validity with existent measures of behavioral problems. Profile factors were not related to IQ, BMI, or parental SES. Three Profile factors differed across PWS genetic subtypes. Age and gender differences were found in only one Profile factor, Hoarding.
Conclusions
The PWS Profile is a valid, psychometrically-sound questionnaire that already has shown responsivity to treatment in a previous clinical trial. The Profile can extend the reach of future clinical trials by evaluating the impact of novel agents not only on hyperphagia, but also on the emotional and behavioral problems that characterize PWS.
Assessment of Nursing Documentation Practice and Associated Factors among Nurses Working in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: Supported by a qualitative study, 2022
Authors: Amene Dejenie Birhanu , Debie Ayal , Yazachew Lake , Zemene Tesfahun , Kassie Destaye Guadie , Bitew Fikrewold
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Nursing documentation is essential evidence-based work for nurses. One of the qualities of a healthcare service delivery system has been measured using standard documentation practice. Hence, appropriate nursing documentation practice is crucial for legal value, patients, and communication for nurses and other disciplines, but limited reports in the study area. This study aimed to assess nursing documentation practice & associated factors among nurses working at the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2022.
Methods:An institution-based quantitative supported by a qualitative study was conducted from June to July 2022 at the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. A simple random data collection technique was used for quantitative data. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire & chart review were used for data collection. Two days of training were given to data collectors and supervisors. The data were cleaned, edited, and entered into Epi data 3.1 statistical packages and exported to Stata version 14 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed and results were presented in figures, tables, and texts. The binary logistic regression model was used for analysis. Bi-variable logistic regression analysis was done and variables with P. value <0.25 were entered into multivariable logistic regression analysis. P. value <0.05, adjusted odd ratio, and 95% CI were used to determine the strength of association with dependent variables. For the qualitative study, we used the purposive sampling technique. The interview was recorded with a digital sound recorder and field notes and jotted down until data saturation. Transcribed in verbatim words and all identifiers were removed before data analysis. ‘Open-code’ software was used to analyze the data based on the theme.
Results: In this study, 373 participants enrolled, and 364(97.59%) responded. The mean age of the study subjects was 32.35+SD 5. The documentation practice was 51.65%, 95%CI (46.5-56.8). The determined factors were age 26-30 and 31-35[2.97,95%CI(1.09-8.14)], and [3.17, 95%CI:[(1.10-9.14)], medical and ICU units [4.47,95%CI(2.12-9.40)], [3.66,95%CI:(1.36-9.81)], knowledge and attitude[2.21,95%CI:(1.30-3.75)], and [2.72,95%CI:(1.67-4.44)].
Conclusion: The level of documentation practice is a little improved from the previous report but still needs strong work. Age, working unit, good knowledge, attitude, familiarity, and adequate time were the determinant factors in documentation practice. Better to increase awareness, familiarity, and adequate times have been improving the documentation practices.
Health Care Management Science
Suggestions from an Ophthalmology Clinic Staff for Improving Workflow and Morale
Authors: Smith Rebekah , Liu Yin Allison
Published: June 2023

We aim to improve job workflow and satisfaction amongst clinic staff at an academic ophthalmology department. We analyzed survey data given over a 2-week period in July 2021. The participants were support staff (N = 18) from an academic ophthalmology department. Paper surveys were distributed to participants and returned anonymously for analysis. The survey contained 9 Likert-style categorical questions, 2 of which were free response options. A total of 22 participants attempted the survey, 18 of these (82%) were complete and included in analysis. About half of the staff were satisfied with the current workflow 10/18 (56%). Staff who were clinical care coordinators had the lowest average satisfaction (2/5 on a 5-point scale) and the nursing team had the highest average (4.75/5). The most exciting part of the job for staff was appreciation from coworkers 9/30 (30%) and from physicians 8/30 (27%). The most common staff suggestion for improving workflow was to train residents on forwarding and answering messages more effectively. This survey suggests that assigning patient message processing to the nursing staff can improve job satisfaction and workflow. The findings provide tips to physicians for optimizing communication, and staff experience, within their own ophthalmology clinics.
Prevalence of bottle feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers of infants less than six months at Addis Ababa public health centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023
Authors: Birhan Gedifw , Mohammed Shikur , tenia Sisay , Mengistu Belete , Alemante Amelaku , Alem Amanual , beleynah Abebe
Published: June 2023

Introduction
Bottle feeding practice should be avoided due to its influence on optimal breastfeeding and its effect associated with morbidity and mortality resulting from diarrheal disease, infant and child illness, and malnutrition. This study is aimed to assess the prevalence of bottle-feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers of infants less than six months in Addis Ababa.
Objective
To assess the prevalence of bottle-feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers of infants less than six months in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022.
Methods
An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 456 mothers who had infants less than six months in Addis Ababa public health facilities. Data were collected through interview, entered using Epi info version 7.1 and exported to statistical package for social science version 26 for analysis. Variables with p-value < 0.2 in bivariable binary logistic regression analysis were entered to multivariable logistic regression analysis. Finally, variables with p-value < 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression were taken as significant factor.
Results
The overall prevalence of bottle-feeding practice in this study was 39%. Being male infant (AOR = 0.589; 95%CI: 0.381, 0.911), infant hospitalization (AOR = 2.114; 95%CI 1.246, 3.588), cesarean section delivery (AOR = 2.817; 95%CI: 1.764, 4.496), late initiation of breastfeeding (AOR = 5.526; 95%CI: 3.121, 9.786) and not having information on breast feeding (AOR = 4.13; 95%CI 2.21, 7.73) were statistically significant factors associated with bottle feeding practice.
Conclusion
The magnitude of bottle-feeding practice is high in Addis Ababa. Being male infants, infants hospitalized, cesarean section delivery, late initiation of breastfeeding and not having information on breast feeding were significant factors for bottle feeding practice. Greater efforts to promote breastfeeding should be targeted towards women with sub-optimal breastfeed.
Assessing the performance of wheat (Triticum aestivumL.) crop by managing irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer under a semi-arid environment
Authors: Gunawat Anshuman , Sharma Devesh , Sharma Aditya , Dubey Swatantra Kumar
Published: June 2023

Understanding the linkage between crop yields, irrigation frequencies, and fertilizer rates is crucial in region-specific agriculture practices. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of nitrogen fertilizer rates and irrigation frequency on wheat crop growth and yield in the semi-arid region of Rajasthan, India. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with 12 treatments with 4 replicas, combining 4 nitrogen fertilizers quantities (0%, 50%, 100%, and 125% of recommended dose) with 3 irrigation intervals (15, 21, and 25 days after sowing) were used for three consecutive years (2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17). Crop responses were recorded for different growth stages. One-way analysis of variance and Fisher's least significant difference tests were applied to determine significant changes in yield. The results showed that the high irrigation frequency and high fertilizer application significantly increased crop growth and yields. Yields observed in the first year of the experiment were higher than those in the second and third years in most treatments. The results showed that water and fertilizer are the key factors that can affect wheat yield in the semi- arid region of Rajasthan and should be managed according to soil and irrigation availability.
Enhancing Speed Control of BLDC Motors Using Zeta Converter for Small Electric Vehicles
Authors: Hafidh Muhammad Yusril , Wibawa Unggul , Nurwati Tri , E. Wakama Tamunonengi
Published: June 2023

The movement to reduce emissions can be done by developing renewable energy and electric vehicles derived from renewable fuels. This electric vehicle will use batteries and motors so that BLDC motor was chosen in this study. BLDC motors use electronic commutation so a controller is needed. The controller used is a PI controller assisted by the hysteresis current controller. The output of the hysteresis current controller needs to be converted to a DC voltage using a DC-DC converter. One of the DC-DC converters is a zeta converter which can increase or decrease the voltage so that it can be used when the load voltage varies as will be used in this study. The results showed that the BLDC motor connected to the zeta converter with the controller can be used when the load torque varies. If the applied varying load torque does not exceed the rated torque, the actual speed will return to the reference speed without exceeding a 10% error. On the other hand, the actual speed will return to the reference speed by exceeding the 10% error, if the applied varying load torque exceeds the rated torque.
Analisis RAPFISH Pada Studi Keberlanjutan Pembangunan Kawasan Wisata Heritage Kajoetangan di Kota Malang
Authors: Idris Isnaeni Hasri , Narawida Tania , Agustin Rachma Dian , Oktaviani Dinda , Hidayat Muhammad Bilal
Published: June 2023

Kajoetangan Heritage Tourism Village is one of Malang City's tourist villages, providing cultural tourism and historical education during the Dutch colonial time. This Kajoetangan Heritage Tourism Village offers numerous potentials, including tourism that includes Dutch colonial art, local and international tourists' favorite culinary, and cultural and religious aspects. However, certain people from the local government and Pokdarwis Kajoetangan remain skeptical about establishing the Kajoetangan Heritage Tourism Village. Furthermore, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a decrease in the number of tourists and the local community's income. This study aimed to analyze the sustainability aspects of the development of Kajoetangan Heritage Tourism Village, which is reviewed from the economic, social, ecological, legal, and institutional dimensions. The research method used was Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries (RAPFISH) with Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) coordination techniques. The study also used questionnaires distributed to 30 respondents. The results showed that the overall sustainability index value was 54.31, with a "fairly sustainable" category. The value of the sustainability index in the ecological dimension was 59.45, the social was 57.06, the institutional legal was 56.30, and the dimension was categorized as "quite sustainable". While the economic dimension had a value of 44.39, which was categorized as "less sustainable". Based on all the sustainability analysis results, the development of Kajoetangan Heritage Tourism Village needs to pay attention to all dimensions considering that there are still obstacles to building tourist villages, such as improving coordination between managers and sustainably building tourism villages.
Penerapan Tata Kelola Lingkungan dalam Pengelolaan Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH) di Kabupaten Ponorogo
Authors: Wiratama Yhoga Hardy , Sobari Wawan , Mashuri Ali
Published: June 2023

Public awareness arises by building green open spaces (RTH) which are used as facilities to improve environmental quality. Effective environmental governance involves awareness, empowerment, coordination and enforcement between government, communities and the private sector. In this study researchers used qualitative methods. The use of qualitative methods is used to understand the phenomena that occur in research. By using qualitative methods, we can explore data in depth so that data collection and data analysis produce accurate data for drawing conclusions. This qualitative case study aims to explore the workings of environmental governance in the management of green open spaces. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the environmental governance in this study is in the management of green open spaces in Ponorogo seen from the theory of awareness, empowerment, coordination and enforcement which expands on the theory from previous studies. The management of green open space which involves many public actors, namely the government, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the community will certainly assist the local government in managing it. In this case the effectiveness of environmental governance in the efforts of the Ponorogo Regency Government has been implemented well because it has given awareness to the community of green open spaces provided and the public cares about green open spaces as lungs that can be preserved.
Melihat Sisi Pengusaha Sosial Dengan ‘Bottle Refill Station’ Sebagai Solusi Pengendalian Kemasan Sekali Pakai Untuk Kelestarian Lingkungan
Authors: Fadhil Muhammad Irsyad , Kumalasari Bedari , Adibah Regina Della , Mansiz Ilhan
Published: June 2023

Disposable packaging is a global problem that continues to be discussed because disposable packaging has a huge impact on environmental sustainability. Businesses and social entrepreneurs also contribute to reducing disposable packaging waste by producing many innovations. One of them is a water refill station, which is a water refill station for drinking water. With the product of a water refill station, it can reduce the frequency of disposable packaging bottle waste. Social entrepreneur creating a social enterprise such as a water refill station must be accompanied by social motivation, identification of opportunities, capital and related parties. In addition, social entrepreneur as a space for the aspirations of the community provide distinct benefits for the community in preserving the environment. The method used in this research is a literature study or commonly referred to as a literature study which is a method with data collection techniques using secondary data.
New Technologies for Teaching Anatomy (Preprint)
Authors: Bankar Maithili Nandkishor , Bankar Nandkishor Jageshwar , Gajbe Ujwal , Singh Brij Raj , Shambharkar Shweta , Bahadure Sweta , Bandre Gulshan Ruprao , Bankar Swati Nandkishor , Shelke Yogendra Pandurang
Published: June 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

Anatomy, a vital component of medical learning, probably has a long history of all components of formal medical education. Many medical schools have reduced anatomy education and cadaver dissections, as the number of bodies has far outnumbered the growing number of students. Virtual reality in medical teaching is used mainly to increase the efficiency of skill learning. Augmented reality, a rapidly evolving technology, can overlay virtual images onto the actual world, allowing students to see the body's internal structures in a more interactive way. AR-based programs are rapidly being used in medical education because of the adaptability of combining physical and virtual situations. Artificial intelligence can help students learn anatomy by providing personalized learning experiences. Algorithms of AI can analyze student performance data and provide feedback and recommendations to help improve their understanding of anatomy. 3D printed anatomical models can be used in a more tactile and interactive way. These models can be customized to show specific structures or pathologies, allowing students to see them in detail. Virtual dissection technology can provide a more ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional animal dissection. Online resources, Interactive software, haptic technologies, simulations, gamification, mobile apps, and social media can also be used for anatomy teaching if they are properly developed in collaboration with skilled software developers, and thus these technologies can provide more immersive and interactive learning experience, making anatomy education more accessible and enjoyable for students.
Exploring Political Mistrust in Pandemic Risk Communication: Mixed-Method Study Using Social Media Data Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Unlu Ali , Truong Sophie , Tammi Tuukka , Lohiniva Anna-Leena
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

This research extends prior studies by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare on pandemic-related risk perception, concentrating on the role of trust in health authorities and its impact on public health outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The paper aims to investigate variations in trust levels over time and across social media platforms, as well as to further explore 12 subcategories of political mistrust. It seeks to understand the dynamics of political trust, including mistrust accumulation, fluctuations over time, and changes in topic relevance. Additionally, the study aims to compare qualitative research findings with those obtained through computational methods.

METHODS

Data were gathered from a large-scale data set consisting of 13,629 Twitter and Facebook posts from 2020 to 2023 related to COVID-19. For analysis, a fine-tuned FinBERT model with an 80% accuracy rate was used for predicting political mistrust. The BERTopic model was also used for superior topic modeling performance.

RESULTS

Our preliminary analysis identifies 43 mistrust-related topics categorized into 9 major themes. The most salient topics include COVID-19 mortality, coping strategies, polymerase chain reaction testing, and vaccine efficacy. Discourse related to mistrust in authority is associated with perceptions of disease severity, willingness to adopt health measures, and information-seeking behavior. Our findings highlight that the distinct user engagement mechanisms and platform features of Facebook and Twitter contributed to varying patterns of mistrust and susceptibility to misinformation during the pandemic.

CONCLUSIONS

The study highlights the effectiveness of computational methods like natural language processing in managing large-scale engagement and misinformation. It underscores the critical role of trust in health authorities for effective risk communication and public compliance. The findings also emphasize the necessity for transparent communication from authorities, concluding that a holistic approach to public health communication is integral for managing health crises effectively.
Participative Production of Students in the Development of Math Video Games at Higher Level Education
Authors: Olvera Yair , Gea Mario , Resendiz Ivone
Published: June 2023

This paper shows how, through a participative production of student’s community of the Metropolitan Polytechnic University of Hidalgo in Mexico, it is possible to improve the academic performance of new students in the propedeutic course of mathematics. The production consists of the design, development and application of an educational video game focused on mathematics, specifically algebra. As a result of the participation of students, there is a larger identification and a sense of belonging to their engineering. This is a benefit for students who aspire to be admitted in the Engineering of Animation and Visual Effects because, in addition to receiving feedback about the topics that are learnt in class, they can observe digital scenes and 3D animations that they will be able to create during their university studies.
Captioning Image Using Deep Learning: A Novel Approach
Authors: Chakraborty Sunanda
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Captioning image using deep learning is a technology that aims to generate descriptive and accurate textual descriptions for images. By using the power of deep neural networks, this approach enables computers to understand and interpret visual content bridging the gap between the visual and textual domains. This paper focuses on developing an image captioning system using deep learning techniques. The paper aims to generate descriptive textual captions for images, enabling machines to understand and communicate the content of visual data. The methodology involves leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image feature extraction and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for sequential language generation. Captioning images is a challenging task in computer vision that involves describing the content of an image in natural language. In recent years, deep learning techniques have shown remarkable success in various computer vision tasks, including image captioning.
Evaluation of Growth Promotion Traits of Ridge Gourd in Vitro and In Vivo Conditions Using Soil Rhizobacteria as Green Bioinoculants
Authors: Chaudhary Deepti
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are now a days an important source of biofertilizers, due to increasing trend of organic fertilizers and ill effects of chemical fertilizers. PGPBs are efficient soil microbes which enhance the nutrient utilization efficiency, growth of several crops and controlling soil borne pathogens. Ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) is a potential horticulture crop due to its high economic value and belongs to the family, Cucurbitaceae. In the present study, PGPB were isolated from the rhizospheric soil of 3 different crop fields (sugarcane, mustard and wheat) from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh were used to investigate their effect on growth pattern of ridge gourd. The isolates were screened for morphological, biochemical, and plant growth-promoting characterstics. Under in-vitro condition, inoculation of Ridge gourd with the P1, P2, B2, B3, B4, B5, R2, , R5, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7 showed a significant increase in seed germination and enhancement in elongation of root and shoot compared to control. Then isolated PGPB inoculated with Ridge gourd for Pot experiment and P1, P2, B2, B3, B4, B5, R2, R5, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7 showed the enhanced growth parameters as appearance of first leaf, flower and fruit as compared to the control. Hence, it can be concluded that application of PGPB has immense potential to be used as agricultural crop inoculants as they promote plant growth as well as improve the health and yield of the plants.
Analytical Investigation for Optimization of Diagrid Structural System for Sustainable Structural Performance of High-Rise Buildings
Authors: Bhangalia Mohit , Gupta Er. Himmi
Published: June 2023

Abstract: India is a developing country and a lot of companies are starting their business day by day. India is also working on the self-reliant model so there is a need of office areas, living area for the industry. High-rise buildings are the best plan for providing the space under a same roof. Diagrid structures are the new advancement in the history of high-rise building. Diagrid structures are known for their architectural appearance and its skyrocketing height. As it is a new technique it is still in developing stage. So, the new techniques or methods are still in its way to make a change in diagrid structures. Therefore, this study is dedicated to find out the best optimal angle for varying diagrid angles with varying diagrid modules. In total five models are prepared and designed, analysed and modelled with the help of ETABS. The models are analysed for maximum storey displacement, storey drift, storey shear and material consumption.
Depression Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors: Bindu Mrs. J. Hima
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit have had a profound and lasting impact on our society. They have increased connectivity among people and allowed individuals to create a digital persona. While social media has many positive aspects, there are also undeniable drawbacks. Recent research has shown a link between excessive social media use and higher levels of depression. The objective of this project is to identify depression by analysing audio, text, or recordings. The study utilizes machine learning techniques to detect potential signs of depression in users based on their network behaviour and tweets. To accomplish this, classifiers were trained and tested using features extracted from users' activities on social media networks and their tweets. The keywords associated with this study include social media, mental health, depression, network behaviour, and tweets.
Experimental Analysis on the Stability of the Soil Using Medical Waste
Authors: Lakshmi N. K. Mahaa , Kumar M.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Due to pandemic and other health care activities, there is an increase in generation of Medicine and Medical waste also Out of which 85% of Hospital waste disposed are general non-hazardous waste that can be recycled and reused. On the other hand, there is a need in increasing the strength of the sub-grade economically. Therefore attempts has been made to recycle the medical waste and are used as a soil stabilizer material to increase the strength of the sub-grade. In this project, Medical waste such as Plastic flakes and Expired tablets are used as a stabilizer. The effect of stabilization using these materials were evaluated by carrying out standard laboratory tests. The tests have been done for both natural soil and stabilized soil with a combination of 1% of expired medicine (GLIMI DM PLUS) with different proportion of plastic flakes such as 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1%. A series of Standard proctor compaction test and Soaked California Bearing ratio test were done for both natural soil and soil with stabilizers. The test results shows that there is an improvement in the strength of the soil when adding medical waste and furthermore increase in the proportion of the medical waste causes gradual decrease in the strength of the soil. Thus adding medical waste at a certain amount increase the stability of the sub-grade.
Experimental Study on Subgrade Stabilization Using Geogrid and Perlite
Authors: Rithani R. , Kumar M.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This paper presents the summary of experimental program to evaluate the soil stabilized with perlite and the geogridreinforcement. Due to its pozzolanic properties, perlite, a glassy volcanic rock, may be utilised as a stabilising agent. The standard California bearing ratio (CBR) laboratory tests were performed on the soil samples with various combinations of perlite and single layer of geogrid reinforcement placed at various height. The laboratory experiments were undertaken to investigate the impact of using perlite (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%) and geogrid (single layer of geogrid reinforcement placed at H/2, 3H/4 and H/4). The effect of geogrid reinforcement with respect to the position and varying contents of perlite on the strength behaviour of subgrade soil has been examined. Furthermore, the test was carried out by optimum percentage of perlite with geogrid placed at optimum height. Results of the current study indicate that there is a significant increase in CBR values for subgrade soil stabilized with perlite and reinforced with geogrid. Maximum CBR value was observed in the soil sample reinforced with single geogrid layer placed at H/4 (where H is height of CBR mould) with 20% perlite
INCREASING QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ELDERLY THROUGH FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Authors: Listiyaningsih Erlin , Lakhsmi Bety Semara , Indriyati Leli Hesti
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

The elderly are part of the natural stage of life as human beings. Some people will make various efforts to avoid the aging process. However, these efforts should be conducted as early as possible and cover the various factors involved in the aging process. A person in the aging process experiences various changes both physically and mentally, including a decline in both physical and physiological abilities. This community service activity is in the form of providing education about how to deal with their physical and physiological changes to get qualified and happy life, as well as simple health services. The implementation of the program takes place through the through the Community Partnership in "Improving the Quality of Life, for the Elderly through Family Assistance". The expected outcomes of this program are increased understanding of the occurrence of changes in the ability of physical activity and physiology in the elderly body, preparing for old age, and providing psychosocial support to families to achieve optimal independence in old age. This Partnership Program was implemented on Friday, April 19, 2019, at DKM Al Barokah, PWI Jaya Complex, Cilebut Bogor, and on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at DKM Nurul Jihad Jl. North Jakarta Kalibaru Port. The total number of participants reached 78 people at the two community service locations along with DKM administrators, community leaders, and local religious leaders. In both populations, hypertension was the disease with the highest prevalence (37.2%), 12,8% had high blood glucose, 14% have dyslipidemia, and most (73.8%) of them did not perform routine physical activity.

Keywords: Elderly, Quality Life, Family Support
Implementasi Program Pemberian Makanan Tambahan Anak Sekolah (PMT-AS)
Authors: Srimayarti Berly Nisa , Afrima Yenni Ririn
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Anak usia sekolah merupakan investasi dan generasi emas penerus bangsa. Kualitas bangsa dimasa depanditentukan oleh kualitas anak-anak sejak usia dini. Masalah kurang gizi sangat merisaukan karena mengancam kwalitas sumber daya manusia dimasa mendatang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif, informasi penelitian didapatkan melalui wawancara, serta telaah dokumen Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada tahun 2016 dengan sekolah yang menjadi sasaran program PMT-AS berjumlah 13 sekolah dari 6 Kecamatan di Kota Padang, jumlah siswa sebanyak 2.482 orang. keseluruhan perencanaan dan pelaksanaan kegiatan sudah bisa dikatakan bagus meskipun masih ada sedikit kendala dalam menentukan dana, sekolah sasaran dan jumlah makan anak. Pemberian makanan kudapan sudah berjalan dengan baik, tetapi dalam pelaksanaannya perlu memperhatikan cita rasa dari rasa kudapan yang akan diberikan. Makanan yang diberikan juga kurang bervariasi.

Kata Kunci: makanan tambahan, anak sekolah, gizi
Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Obesitas Pada Remaja Usia 10-19 Tahun
Authors: Nuzula Firda , Vionalita Gisely
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Obesitas adalah penimbunan lemak yang berlebihan sehingga gula tidak dapat diangkut ke dalam sel danmenumpuk dalam peredaran darah, diukur berdasarkan hasil indeks massa tubuh sesuai diagram organisasikesehatan dunia. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dari puskesmas kecamatan Palmerah tercatat jumlah remaja usia 10-19 tahun yang obesitas pada bulan Januari-Oktober 2019 sebanyak 109 orang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan obesitas pada remaja usia 10-19 tahun di poli pelayanan kesehatan peduli remaja puskesmas kecamatan Palmerah tahun 2019. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain potong lintang, untuk memperoleh data di lapangan dilakukan dengan cara kuesioner, observasi dan wawancara kepada 77 responden dengan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian dari uji chi-square menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara Riwayat obesitas (P = 0,01), aktivitas fisik (P = 0,01), konsumsi fast food (P = 0,05) dengan obesitas pada remaja. Hasil penelitian dari uji fisher exact menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan antara asupan energi (P = 0,637) dengan obesitas pada remaja. Diharapkan puskesmas dapat melakukan screening dan konseling kesehatan keliling terkait Riwayat obesitas dan membuat program tentang aktivitas fisik serta konsumsi fast food yang bekerjasama dengan sekolah.

Kata kunci: Obesitas, Remaja
Jenis Kelamin Dan Panjang Badan Lahir Sebagai Faktor Kejadian Stunting Di Kabupaten Majene Provinsi Sulawesi Barat Tahun 2018 (Analisis Data Riskesdas 2018)
Authors: Hamal Dian Kholika , Nursyarofah Nunung , Qualifa Aulia
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Kejadian stunting pada balita usia 0-59 bulan di Provinsi Sulawesi Barat menduduki posisi pertama di Indonesia dan Kabupaten Majene merupakan Kabupaten diwilayah Provinsi Sulawesi Barat yang mempunyai prevalensi paling tinggi diantara Kabupaten lainnya (46%). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui prediktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian stunting pada balita usia 0-59 bulan di Kabupaten Majene Provinsi Sulawesi Barat tahun 2018 (analisis data Riskesdas 2018). Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif cross sectional menggunakan data sekunder dari data Riskesdas tahun 2018 di Kabupaten Majene Provinsi Sulawesi Barat 2018. Terdapat sebanyak 132 responden balita yang dipilih menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh. Gambaran karakteristik umum responden dilakukan dengan pendekatan analisis univariat. Hubungan faktor prediktor stunting dilihat dari hasil analisis bivariat Kai Kuadrat. Terdapat 51,5% balita dengan usia 0-59 bulan di Kabupaten Majene Provinsi Sulawesi Barat tahun 2018. Analisis bivariat kemudian dilanjutkan ke analisis multivariat. Pada hasil analisis multivariat menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang mempunyai hubungan yang bermakna terhadap kejadian stunting pada balita usi 0-59 bulan adalah jenis kelamin laki- laki (P= 0,033; PR= 1,15; IK95%= 1,09 – 2,19) dan panjang badan lahir tidak normal (P= 0,002; PR=2,65; IK95% (1,09 – 6,46). Sedangkan variabel pendidikan ibu, pekerjaaan ibu, pekerjaan ayah, jumlah anggota keluarga, pemeriksaan kehamilan tidak mempunyai hubungan dengan kejadian stunting.

Kata kunci: Jenis Kelamin, Panjang Badan Lahir, Stunting, Balita
Gambaran Pemanfaatan Antenatal Care dan Hubungannya dengan Kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah di Indonesia
Authors: Sadarang Rimawati Aulia Insani
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Antenatal Care (ANC) merupakan pelayanan khusus kepada ibu untuk kehamilan yang lebih sehat dan hasil kehamilan yang baik, namun tidak semua ibu bisa mendapatkan ANC yang komprehensif.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pemanfaatan ANC dan hubungannya dengan kejadian BBLR di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan data dari Survei Demografi dan Kesehatan (SDKI 2017) dengan desain studi cross sectional. Analisis data dilakukan pada wanita usia subur yang pernah memanfaatkan ANC. Potensi hubungan antara karakteristik pengguna ANC dengan BBLR berdasarkan hasil analisis regresi logistik dengan interval kepercayaan 95%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 83,5% responden memanfaatkan ANC pada trimester pertama. Keterlambatan inisiasi ANC diidentifikasi pada responden berusia 35-39 tahun ke atas, tinggal di pedesaan dan dari indeks kesejahteraan terendah. Terdapat peningkatan risiko BBLR secara linier karena keterlambatan inisiasi ANC. Dibandingkan dengan responden yang memulai ANC pada trimester pertama, responden yang memulai ANC pada trimester ketiga memiliki risiko 1,46 kali lebih tinggi untuk mengalami BBLR. Evaluasi terhadap pelayanan ANC berdasarkan ciri-ciri yang teridentifikasi di atas diperlukan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pelayanan ini guna mencegah terjadinya masalah kesehatan, seperti BBLR.

Kata Kunci: Antenatal Care, Berat Badan Lahir Rendah, Inisiasi, Pemanfaatan, SDKI 2017
Faktor-Faktor yang berhubungan dengan Penerapan Gizi Seimbang
Authors: Afriani Dini , Yulianti Mona
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK

Kondisi pandemi Covid-19 dapat menyebabkan perubahan kondisi sosial dan mempengaruhi status gizi balita. Prevalensi masalah gizi pada balita masih perlu diperhatikan. Pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan sangat berpengaruh terhadap masalah dan penerapan gizi seimbang. Tujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penerapan gizi seimbang. Metodologi Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain Cross Sectional Study atau penelitian dengan pengumpulan data satu kali, data mengenai variabel bebas atau risiko dan variabel yang mempengaruhi atau variabel yang dihasilkan. Populasi sampel penelitian adalah 272 balita dengan jumlah sampel 41 ibu yang memiliki balita. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik probability sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu dengan penerapan gizi seimbang p-value 0,018, ada hubungan antara sikap ibu dengan penerapan gizi seimbang p value 0,031, ada hubungan antara tindakan ibu dengan penerapan gizi seimbang p value 0,021. Kesimpulan Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan ibu, sikap ibu, dan tindakan ibu dengan penerapan gizi seimbang.

 

Kata kunci: Gizi Seimbang, Balita, Ibu balita, Covid 19
Hubungan Ability to Pay dan Willingness to Pay Dengan Kepatuhan Membayar Iuran Program Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional
Authors: Mentari Witri Dewi
Published: June 2023

Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) mulai diberlakukan sejak Januari 2014. Dalam rogram JKN ini, pemerintah menargetkan angka Universal Health Coverage (UHC) sebesar 95% pada 2019. Sampai dengan tahun 2020, cakupan nasional program JKN baru mencapai 85% dan Sumedang menjadi salah satu daerah dengan cakupan terendah. Masalah lainnya adalah rendahnya kepatuhan peserta dalam membayar iuran JKN. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara ATP dan WTP dengan kepatuhan membayar, serta untuk mengetahui faktor mana yang lebih menentukan kepatuhan membayar jaminan kesehatan.Jenis penelitian adalah analitik dengan desain correlational. Populasi penelitian ini adalah peserta mandiri program JKN di Kelurahan Situ yang berjumlah 1551 KK, dengan jumlah sampel 100 yang ditentukan dengan rumus   Slovin. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu dengan range spearman, analisis multivariat dengan regresi logistik berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan p-value sebesar 0.000 untuk  variabel ATP dan WTP sehingga dibuktikan bahwa ada hubungan antara ATP ataupun WTP dengan kepatuhan membayar. Uji regresi logistik berganda menunjukkan hasil hahwa faktor WTP determinan dengan kepatuhan membayar. Disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara ATP dan WTP dengan kepatuhan peserta mandiri program JKN. WTP  determinan dengan kepatuhan membayar.

Kata Kunci : ATP, WTP, Kepatuhan Membayar.