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Exploring the Intellectual Legacies of Patrice Lumumba: An Analysis of his Contributions to the Decolonisation and Liberation of Africa
Authors: Monari Kennedy
Published: May 2024

This paper focuses on the intellectual legacy of Patrice Lumumba, a Congolese independence leader and the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The paper examines his contributions to the decolonisation and liberation of Africa through his political and leadership roles, ideas, and writings. The paper provides background information on Patrice Lumumba’s life and political career, highlighting his key contributions to the decolonisation movement in the Congo and Africamore broadly. The paper then analyses the key ideas and themes from Lumumba’s speeches and writings, particularly his ideas on decolonisation, Pan-Africanism, and African unity. Moreover, it also explores how Lumumba’s ideas and legacy continue to shape contemporary scholarship and intellectual discourse on decolonisation and liberation in Africa. Furthermore, it examines his influence on later leaders and movements on the continent and in the African diaspora. The scope of this paper is limited to the historical context and dynamics of the time, drawing upon a wide range of scholarly works and academic sources that delve into the intellectual legacy of Patrice Lumumba and his significant contributions to the decolonisation and liberation movements in Africa.
Obscuring Our Sense of Morality: Barry Hallen’s Yoruba Moral Epistemology and the Problem of Character Indeterminacy
Authors: Balogun Babalola J. , Ajiboro Aderonke A.
Published: May 2024

Barry Hallen’s critical engagements with the African (Yoruba) philosophical scholarship have earned him a place among Africanintellectual giants of the 20th century. Among his diverse contributions to African philosophical discourse is his Yoruba moral epistemology thesis. Built on his canonical distinction between knowledge (ìmọ) and belief (ìgbàgbọ) within the Yoruba linguistic framework, the Yoruba moral epistemology thesis suggests that knowledge of human character could be modelled alongsidea similar pathway with knowledge of other propositional items where knowledge claims are made based on evidence obtained via first-hand information. Using Yoruba ethnological/linguistic resources as a methodological standpoint, our critique of Hallen’s Yoruba moral epistemology is primarily motivated by three fundamental observations: a. that the acclaimed distinction between ìmọ and ìgbàgbọ on which the thesis is based, is faulty; b. that the thesis does not agree to a certain conception of personhood within theYoruba metaphysical worldview; and c. that the behaviourist implications engendered by Hallen’s Yoruba moral epistemology do not adequately represent the deeply spiritual essence of human conducts in Yoruba ethical system. We conclude that, although it is flawed, Hallen’s Yoruba moral epistemology thesis is an important contribution to African philosophy as it stimulates fruitful discussions around the subject matters of epistemology and ethics, and the connection between them within a traditional intellectualdiscourse of the Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria.
Rethinking Moses Òkè on the Recolonisation Project
Authors: Oyedola David A.
Published: May 2024

The study engages Òkè’s submission that a people that continually looks back to its past that failed then, and could not sustainthem for present salvation, must change their perception and attitude to that past or hold themselves ready for eventual recolonisation. It presents concise discussions on Òkè’s recolonisation project (RP) – both for and against. It argues that Òkè and the commentators alike, i.e. the defenders and the critics, have failed to pay attention to the fact that Òkè’s RP does not presuppose a complete mockery of decolonisation campaign. Nevertheless, Òkè can be seen in the light of his consistency in maintaining the samefundamental principles that made him to reject decolonisation, and propose recolonisation as the alternative. This made Òkè to concede that recolonisation is possible. The study employs the methods of conceptual analysis and philosophical argumentation.
ABORDAGEM CIRÚRGICA NA MALFORMAÇÃO CONGÊNITA GASTROINTESTINAL EM NEONATOS
Authors: Ellen Monteiro Ferro
Published: May 2024

As malformações congênitas gastrointestinais (MCGIs) são um grupo heterogêneo de anormalidades estruturais que afetam o trato digestivo de bebês desde o nascimento. Essas condições podem causar obstrução do fluxo digestivo, problemas de absorção de nutrientes e outras complicações graves.As MCGIs se classificam em diversos tipos, cada um com suas características e implicações:Atresia intestinal: Ausência de um segmento do intestino, impedindo o fluxo normal do conteúdo alimentar.Estenose intestinal: Estreitamento de um segmento do intestino, dificultando a passagem do conteúdo alimentar.Hérnia diafragmática: Defeito no diafragma, permitindo que órgãos abdominais ascendam ao tórax.Volvulus intestinal: Rotação anormal do intestino, que pode levar à obstrução e estrangulamento.Avaliação dos sintomas do bebê, como vômitos, distensão abdominal, constipação e diarreia, além de exame físico para identificar sinais de obstrução intestinal ou outras anomalias.Ultrassom abdominal, radiografia abdominal e tomografia computadorizada (TC) de abdômen fornecem imagens detalhadas do trato digestivo e podem auxiliar no diagnóstico da MCGI.Em alguns casos, exames como enema opaco, endoscopia digestiva ou testes genéticos podem ser necessários para confirmar o diagnóstico e determinar a causa da MCGI.O tratamento das MCGIs geralmente envolve intervenção cirúrgica, que visa corrigir a anomalia e restaurar o fluxo digestivo normal. O tipo de cirurgia depende da MCGI específica e da gravidade da condição:Atresia intestinal: A cirurgia envolve a ressecção (remoção) da parte atresia do intestino e a anastomose (conexão) das partes saudáveis.
INTERVENÇÃO CIRÚRGICA EM TRAUMATISMOS CRÂNIO-ENCEFÁLICOS GRAVES EM PACIENTES PEDIÁTRICOS NA EMERGÊNCIA
Authors: Felipe Eduardo Fagundes Lopes
Published: May 2024

Os traumatismos crânio-encefálicos (TCE) representam um dos principais desafios na emergência pediátrica, exigindo abordagem imediata e especializada para salvar vidas e minimizar sequelas. Entre as vítimas, as crianças são particularmente vulneráveis, devido ao desenvolvimento incompleto do crânio e do cérebro, à menor capacidade de absorção de impactos e à imaturidade dos sistemas fisiológicos.Desde a avaliação inicial e indicação cirúrgica até as técnicas cirúrgicas e cuidados pós-operatórios, com o objetivo de auxiliar profissionais de saúde na tomada de decisões complexas e na gestão otimizada desses casos delicados.A avaliação inicial de uma criança com TCE grave é crucial para o diagnóstico preciso e a tomada de decisões adequadas. Ela envolve:Estabilização: Suporte das funções vitais, como respiração e circulação, com oxigênio suplementar, ventilação mecânica e acesso venoso, se necessário.Exame neurológico: Avaliação do nível de consciência, resposta pupilar, movimentos oculares e força motora para determinar a gravidade do TCE.Tomografia computadorizada (TC) de crânio: Exame de imagem fundamental para identificar lesões cerebrais, como hematomas, sangramentos intracranianos e fraturas cranianas.Tipo de lesão cerebral: Hematomas intracranianos expansivos, sangramentos arteriais ativos, fraturas deprimidas com compressão cerebral e hidrocefalia traumática geralmente exigem intervenção cirúrgica.Gravidade do TCE: Pacientes com baixo nível de consciência, alterações na resposta pupilar e sinais de deterioração neurológica progressiva são candidatos à cirurgia.
PUÉRPERAS VIVENCIANDO SEUS RÉCEM NASCIDOS NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA NEONATAL
Authors: Aline Rodrigues Mendes  , Franciele Ferreira Silva  , Hérica Francine Pinto Meneses  , João Paulo Rodrigues Pacheco  , Ivana Jacob Ibrahim  , Érika Fernanda Sales Martuscelli  , Deiviane Pereira da Silva  , Tatyanne Carvalho Souto  , Natália Gonçalves Ribeiro  , Maria Clara Lelis Ramos Cardoso  , Amanda Souto Machado  , Agna Soares da Silva Menezes
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Relatar sentimentos vivenciados pelas mães no período puerperal enquanto recém-nascido está hospitalizado em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de caráter descritivo, qualitativo. A população do presente estudo foi composta por mães que estavam com seus filhos hospitalizados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal em uma cidade do Norte de Minas Gerais. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com auxílio de gravação de áudio. Para análise dos dados foi utilizada a técnica de Bardin, sendo realizada a transcrição dos dados e categorização e posterior análise. Obteve-se aprovação do Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa de número 6.214.956. Resultados: Percebeu-se a quantidade de sentimentos envoltos ao medo ao se depararem com a realidade de internação, a importância da rede de apoio, e a transcendência da equipe multiprofissional inserida na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal para amenizar a turbulência enfrentada.  Conclusão: Esses resultados reforçam a necessidade de estudos voltados aos sentimentos dessas mães, necessidade de entendimento ao processo de internação e profissionais que atendam de forma humanizada para atenuar os anseios e medos que essas enfrentam.
MEDICINA DE EMERGÊNCIA E TRAUMATOLOGIA: AVANÇOS RECENTES NO TRATAMENTO DE EMERGÊNCIAS MÉDICAS, TÉCNICAS DE RESSUSCITAÇÃO CARDIOPULMONAR, MANEJO DE TRAUMAS E TRIAGEM EM SITUAÇÕES DE DESASTRES
Authors: Giovana Kazue Barreto Shono  , Giovanna Boé Corredori  , Livia Maria Manoel Pereira  , Aline Cavalcanti Lins Bahia  , Anna Clara Demarques Dourado  , Izadora Maria Santana da Costa  , Isadora Schafer Goellner  , Isadora Barreta Spagnol  , Maria Fernanda de Quadros Barros  , Pedro Cavalcanti Teles Netto
Published: May 2024

O foco principal desse estudo é investigar os avancos mais recentes na área de emergência e traumatologia, assim como as novas técnicas emergentes, manejos de trauma e triagem. Sendo a função da traumatologia e emergência a prestação de serviços e tratamento a aqueles que necessitem de intervenção médica de emergência, com o objetivo de prestar assistência médica ao paciente. A traumatologia é a especialidade que se concentra em tratar e cuidar de lesões ósseas, fraturas, luxações, traumatismos esportivos e lesões musculares.
QUALITY INDICATORS OF MILK ICE CREAM WITH JOINT APPLICATION OF STABILIZERS-EMULSIFIERS AND CITRUS FIBERS
Authors: Tvorogova A. , Landikhovskaya Anna , Kochneva Svetlana
Published: May 2024

The purpose of research is to experimentally substantiate the possibility of using citrus fibers in the presence of a complex stabilizer-emulsifier in the production of dairy ice cream for additional stabilization of the structure, improvement of consistency and sensory increase in fat content. Objectives: to produce ice cream in an experimental laboratory using a traditional stabilization system and with the additional introduction of citrus fibers and to conduct a set of studies to determine quality indicators. The object of the study was milk ice cream with a fat mass fraction of 6 %. It was found that the introduction of fibers in an amount of 0.3% into the test sample contributed to an increase in the dynamic viscosity of the mixture by 1.5 times before and 1.7 times after ripening compared to the control. This influenced a slight decrease in the ability of the mixture to be saturated with air and had a positive effect. influence on the consistency of the finished product. It was found that the additional introduction of fibers contributed to an increase in the dimensional and thermal stability of the test sample; after 60 minutes of temperature control, the mass fraction of melt in it was 1.6 times less than in the control. The presence of insoluble forms of citrus fibers did not lead to a noticeable decrease in the dispersion of structural elements. In the test sample after hardening, air bubbles with a size of (47.4 ± 5.2) µm formed, in the control sample – (44.5 ± 3.9) µm, which does not have significant differences ( p > 0.05). The size of ice crystals in the experimental and control samples also did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). In both samples, the share of ice crystals up to 50 microns in size after hardening accounted for 85% of the total amount; after 6 months of storage, this figure was 75 % in the test sample, and 73 % in the control. Tasting evaluation of ice cream confirmed the positive effect of dietary fiber on the consistency of ice cream and the sensory perception of fat. The results obtained can be used to address issues of improving structure and consistency in the production of dairy ice cream.
SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF THE SAMARA REGION
Authors: Borisova Anna , Chervotkina Daria
Published: May 2024

The purpose of research is to study the antioxidant activity of ethanol extracts obtained from certain types of medicinal plants growing in the Samara Region. Six species of medicinal plants were studied in the work: stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.), tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), great plantain (Plantago major L.), chamomile ( Matricaria recutita) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). The collection of plant material was carried out in the Muransky pine forest, a relict pine forest located in the Shigonsky District of the Samara Region. In plant extracts, the total content of phenolic compounds, the total content of flavonoids, and antiradical activity were determined using the 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. The maximum content of phenolic substances was found in common coltsfoot (1647 mg of gallic acid / 100 g of raw material), and the minimum – in common yarrow (1295.3 mg of gallic acid / 100 g of raw material). The maximum amount of flavonoids is contained in tansy (716.4 mg of catechin / 100 g of raw material), and the minimum is found in common yarrow (275.8 mg of catechin / 100 g of raw material). The antiradical activity of the extracts obtained decreases in the following sequence: stinging nettle > chamomile > greater plantain > common coltsfoot > common tansy > common yarrow. Thus, all the studied extracts showed fairly high antioxidant activity. The most promising herbs for further research were coltsfoot (maximum content of phenolic compounds), tansy (maximum content of flavonoids) and stinging nettle (maximum antiradical activity).
SOUS VIDE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION TO OBTAIN PRODUCTS FROM DEEP SEA FISH SPECIES
Authors: Pivnenko Tat'yana , Pozdnyakova Yuliya Mihaylovna , Skal'skaya Veronika , Esipenko Roman Vladimirovich
Published: May 2024

The purpose of research is to study the possibility of using the method of low-temperature vacuum processing – sous vide (SV) of deep-sea fish of the grenadier family – small-eyed grenadier (Albatrossia pectoralis) and black grenadier (Coryphaenoides acrolepis), which are promising fisheries in the Pacific Basin. Objectives: to compare the quality of finished products obtained by traditional methods of heat treatment (cooking in water and steaming) and SV; to identify the main factors influencing changes in the organoleptic and rheological properties of muscle tissue of fish with different initial characteristics; to determine technological losses, sensory and rheological characteristics, the degree of protein denaturation depending on processing modes. The study was carried out in the laboratory of the Research Institute of Innovative Biotechnologies of the Far Eastern State Technical Fisheries University in Vladivostok. It has been shown that for black grenadier, low-temperature processing and the absence of direct contact of raw materials with the coolant reduce the processes of denaturation of myofibrillar proteins, weakening their water-holding capacity (WHC), and ensure an increase in the strength of the products. SV technology can be recommended for obtaining products with high sensory characteristics from this fish species. For the muscle tissue of the small-eyed grenadier, which has a low concentration of myofibrillar proteins, with all processing methods, destruction of the structure and shape of the product was observed with minimal denaturation changes in the proteins. Reducing the duration of heat treatment of SV allowed us to reduce losses, but had virtually no effect on the organoleptic properties and did not allow us to obtain a product of satisfactory quality. In this case, the use of the SV method without the use of additional structure formers cannot be recommended.
STUDI KELAIKAN STRUKTUR BAJA EKSISTING BANGUNAN BENGKEL SUZUKI DI JALAN IMAM BONJOL DENPASAR
Authors: I Made Sastra Wibawa  , Kubon Tubuh I Ketut Diartama , I Made Andi Kusuma Wijaya
Published: May 2024

Untuk mengetahui keadaan suatu struktur baja eksisting, tingkat kelaikan maupun keamanan struktur dan material eksisting terhadap penerapan beban standar pada bangunan bengkel Suzuki yang berlokasi di Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 537 Denpasar ini dilakukan studi kelaikan struktur. Adapun data penunjang yang digunakan dalam studi kelaikan ini adalah as built drawing dan kuat tarik pada baja profil. Data kuat tarik pada material baja profil eksisting didapat dengan metode pengujian non destruktif menggunakan batuan alat Hardness Test, lalu dilakukan pemodelan dan analisis struktur eksisting. Data-data tersebut didapat dari hasil uji penelitian sebelumnya sehingga ditetapkan sebagai data sekunder dan dalam pemodelan maupun analisis struktur, data-data tersebut digunakan sebagai acuan. Perangkat lunak ETABS (Extended Three Dimensional Analysis of Building Systems) digunakan dalam analisis dan pemodelan 3-dimensi. Pemeriksaan pada baja profil dengan hasil output berupa desain P-M rasio yang merupakan kapasitas komponen struktur terpasang adalah hasil dari analisis. Secara teknis, standar kelaikan struktur dinyatakan ketika kekuatan, kekakuan, dan stabilitas terpenuhi.
AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN DAN KADAR TOTAL FENOL DARI EKSTRAK JAMU BERAS KENCUR DENGAN PENAMBAHAN RIMPANG KUNYIT
Authors: Fitriansyah Sani Nurlaela , Riasari Hesti , Melati Novi , Simanjuntak Nela
Published: May 2024

Jamu merupakan obat tradisional khas Indonesia. Jamu beras kencur salah satu jamu terpopuler di Indonesia. Selain bahan utama beras dan kencur, seringkali adanya penambahan bahan lain guna meningkatkan khasiat dari jamu beras kencur. Kunyit merupakan tanaman obat tradisional yang mempunyai efek antioksidan dan antiinflamasi yang tinggi. Fenol merupakan metabolit sekunder terbesar dalam kunyit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah uji aktivitas antioksidan dari ekstrak sediaan jamu dengan penambahan kunyit berbagai konsentrasi dan adanya perbedaan lama waktu perebusan dalam pengolahan sediaan jamu. Pembuatan jamu beras kencur dengan penambahan kunyit dilakukan dengan perebusan (15 menit dan 30 menit). Konsentrasi kunyit yang dipakai adalah 5%, 10% dan 20% sehingga didapat enam sediaan jamu dengan penambahan kunyit dan dua sediaan jamu tanpa kunyit (R0a, R0b, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R3a dan  R3b). Masing-masing sediaan diekstraksi cair-cair menggunakan etil asetat. Pengujian potensi antioksidan dilakukan terhadap ekstrak etil asetat dari setiap sediaan jamu menggunakan DPPH dengan spektrofotometer UV-Vis dan dihitung nilai IC­50. Pengujian kadar total fenol menggunakan pereaksi folin-ciocalteu dengan spektrofotometer UV-Vis, dan dinyatakan dengan g GAE/100 g ekstrak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ekstrak dari sediaan jamu penambahan kunyit 20% dengan perebusan 15 menit memiliki IC50 terendah 485 µg/mL dan kadar total tertinggi 41,363 g GAE/100 g ekstrak. Penambahan komposisi kunyit dan lama waktu perebusan dalam pengolahan sediaan jamu dapat mempengaruhi pada aktivitas antioksidan dan kadar total fenol.
The landscape of physical sexual violence in Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria: A systematic review
Authors: O. Amoo Emmanuel , O. Nwosu Joy , Nwogu Fred , P. Washington Christian , O. Chukwu Henry , E. Adebayo Mercy , A. Olore Amos , O. George Tayo
Published: May 2024

The present study aimed to determine the trending country-specific common forms and patterns of sexual violence in Sub-Saharan African countries considering the multi-component nature of the menace. We systematically reviewed the population-based studies, obtained from PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar, that dealt with all-encompassing physical sexual violence in Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria. The quality and significance of the data obtained were assessed, and similar events were grouped and reported found to have inspired policy recommendations for non-sexual violence initiatives and respect for sexual and reproductive health rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. This systematic review revealed that sexual violence is captured as sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, coercive sex, incest, child sexual abuse, and intimate partner sexual violence. Botswana ranked first in worldwide rape statistics, while Nigeria and Kenya ranked 135th and 103rd, respectively. Ethiopia’s global rape ranking was not available at the completion of writing this paper, and further statistical proof(s) on these ranks were also not established in this review. The historic record for Botswana on forced sex reads 10.3% while forced marriage for Ethiopia shows 58%. Across the four countries selected, intimate partner violence ranges between 9.0% and 58.6%. While completed rapes, attempted rapes, and forced sexual initiation were mentioned in a few studies, the lifetime sexual violence ranges between 45.4% and 56%. In addition, the generic sexual violence was between 9.6% and 61.2%. In summation, sexual violence is prevailing at the locations of study, regardless of age, gender, or community. However, since the actual or suspected dominant perpetrators of sexual violence are overrepresented in the male populations, enlightenment campaigns should be implemented for boys and men so that they grow more conscious of other gender’s sexual rights in the conduct or pursuit of their sexual satisfaction and behavior. Effective community engagement (with parents, workers, academics, and students) should be prioritized by various governments and other stakeholders toward the achievement of improved sexual health, and well-being among the populace.
Drug therapy problems related to cardiovascular agents and associated factors among heart failure patients: a prospective observational study of a tertiary inpatient setting
Authors: Shegena Efrata Ashuro , Kyomya Julius , Babirye Merab , Shegena Asteway Ashuro , Yadesa Tadele Mekuriya
Published: May 2024

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome that is treated with multiple medications, putting patients at risk of drug therapy problems (DTPs). DTPs are a great concern in health care due to their significant impact on morbidity, mortality, and higher costs associated with health care.
Aims: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with DTPs related to cardiovascular agents among HF patients hospitalized at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted among hospitalized HF patients from November 2021 to January 2022. A total of 118 patients diagnosed with HF were recruited. Patient file reviews and interviewer-administered questionnaires were used for data collection. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were employed to determine factors associated with the DTPs.
Result: A total of 118 HF patients with a median age of 43 years were included in this study. Among them, 57 participants experienced a total of 81 DTPs with a prevalence of 48.3%. “Dosage too high” was the most common DTP (23, 28.3%) followed by “needs additional drug therapy” (22, 27.2%). Hospitalized HF patients aged 60 years and above (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 4.1; 95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.5 – 10.3]; P = 0.012) and taking more than five medications during their hospital stay (AOR: 2.92; 95% CI: [1.5 – 7.6]; P = 0.029) were significantly associated with experiencing at least one DTP.
Conclusion: Almost half of the hospitalized HF patients experienced at least one DTP during their hospital stay. “Dosage too high” and “needs additional drug therapy” were the most common DTPs. Hospitalized HF patients with poly-pharmacy (taking more than five cardiovascular agents) and aged above 60 were more likely to have DTPs. It is noted that patient groups who are at risk require follow-ups to improve the treatment outcome, and incorporation of clinical pharmacy service could be part of the solution.
Relevance for Patients: This study identifies the factors associated with the development of DTP to facilitate the development and implementation of prevention strategies for the commonly identified DTPs.
Penerapan Fungsi Transfer Multi-Input pada Data Curah Hujan di Maluku
Authors: Indriati Sela Putri , Saputro Dewi Retno Sari , Widyaningsih Purnami
Published: May 2024

Intensitas curah hujan yang terlalu tinggi dapat mengakibatkan banjir di Maluku. Intensitas curah hujan di Maluku juga sangat dipengaruhi oleh kondisi suhu permukaan laut di perairan Samudera Hindia dan Samudera Pasifik. Pada pertengahan tahun 2022 dan 2023, banjir di Maluku menyebabkan rumah warga terendam, akses jalan rusak, dan jembatan penghubung putus. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan penerapan fungsi transfer multi-input pada data curah hujan di Maluku. Data penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder. Data yang digunakan terdiri atas 73 data pada bulan Agustus 2017 sampai Agustus 2023. Fungsi transfer dapat mengetahui hubungan dan pengaruh antara input dengan output dalam suatu periode waktu. Fungsi transfer multi-input digunakan untuk memahami bagaimana input berkontribusi terhadap output. Curah hujan berperan sebagai output dan suhu, kelembapan udara, serta kecepatan angin berperan sebagai input. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, input memengaruhi output sehingga fungsi transfer multi-input yang terbentuk menghasilkan nilai MAPE sebesar 16.42%. Nilai tersebut dapat disimpulkan jika fungsi tersebut akurat.
PEMBERDAYAAN KADER KESEHATAN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS URUG KABUPATEN TASIKMALAYA DALAM UPAYA PENINGATAN KEWASPADAAN KESEHATAN IBU DAN ANAK (Transformasi Pilar Kesehatan-Promosi Kesehatan)
Authors: Herliani Yulia , Irianti Bayu , Ir Ir Khairiyah P  , Gantini Dede , Megawati Meti , P Wiwin Mintarsih , Diana Helmi
Published: May 2024

Ujung tombak layanan kesehatan ibu dan anak di masyarakat berada pada tatanan desa dan kelurahan. Kementerian kesehatan melakukan restrukturisasi pelayanan primer dengan melibatkan Masyarakat sebagai salah satu pelaksanaan transformasi layanan primer. Dari hasil survei mawas diri yang dilakukan di Kelurahan Leuwiliang didapatkan bahwa masih rendahnya keberhasilan ASI eklusif yaitu 54% dan angka kejadian kehamilan dengan KEK sebesar 4,2%, kedua hal tersebut menjadi penyumbang stunting sebesar 8,6%. Tujuan pengabdian Masyarakat ini mengoptimalisasi peran kader dalam Upaya peningkatan kesehatan ibu dan anak melalui pendampingan buku KIA. Metode yang digunakan meliputi survei mawasdiri (MMD) sebagai Upaya memperjelas kebutuhan dan permasalahan di Masyarakat, serta melakukan penyegaran pada 37 kader terkait pendampingan buku KIA untuk kemudian dilakukannya pendampingan satu kader satu-dua sasaran kesehatan ibu dan anak. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat didapatkan bahwa penyegaran yang dilakukan meningkatkan rerata pengetahuan sebesar 15,41 dengan nilai signifikansi 0,00 menggunakan uji Wilcoxon, serta meningkatkan rerata pengetahuan keluarga dan ibu sebesar 22,63 (ρ<0,005). Pendampingan kader dengan keluarga dan sasaran buku KIA, menjadi hal yang penting dilakukan, sebagai Upaya mempercepat pemahaman Masyarakat khususnya mengenai kesehatan ibu dan anak, dengan adanya pendampingan, kader dapat memberikan informasi sesuai pengetahuannya dan kebutuhan sasaran serta dapat mengevaluasi kesehatan ibu dan anak serta keluarga secara cepat, sehingga akan berdampak pada perubahan sikap dan meningkatkan kesehatan ibu dan anak khususnya di Kelurahan Leuwiliang.
GEROBAK DJAWARA: OLAHAN TOGA SEBAGAI UPAYA PREVENTIF KESEHATAN DI DESA MANONJAYA KECAMATAN MANONJAYA KABUPATEN TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Rubiyanti Rani , Rochimat Imat , Martihandini Nooryza , Aji Nur , Yulia Nunung
Published: May 2024

Kondisi geografis Indonesia membuatnya rawan terhadap bencana alam seperti longsor yang dapat mengakibatkan kerugian ekonomi dan kesehatan. Salah satu upaya preventif adalah memanfaatkan tanaman obat keluarga (TOGA) untuk meningkatkan imunitas. Desa Manonjaya, Tasikmalaya merupakan daerah rawan bencana dengan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang TOGA yang masih rendah. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah mengedukasi masyarakat tentang manfaat TOGA, memberikan pelatihan pembuatan olahan TOGA, dan memberikan informasi pemasaran produk olahan TOGA. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan dan pelatihan yang diikuti oleh 10 orang masyarakat non-produktif dan kader. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan pre-test dan post-test. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat dari 30% menjadi 100% dengan kategori baik setelah kegiatan. Kegiatan ini juga menghasilkan gerobak TOGA bernama "GEROBAK DJAWARA" yang dapat dimanfaatkan masyarakat untuk berwirausaha.
Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Ayub Fizzah , Naqvi Syeda Laiba Haider , Naqvi Syeda Hamayal Zahra , Yasar Abdullah , Akram Rizwana , Niamat Jaweriya
Published: May 2024

Solid waste is a problem in almost every country, but developed countries handle and manage their waste efficiently and usefully. On the other hand, developing countries are still struggling to develop an appropriate mechanism for the collection, disposal, and treatment of solid waste. Consequently, poor practices result in the deterioration of water quality. Similarly, the situation is not good in Pakistan; heaps of household garbage on streets and roadsides are very common. In this study, literature from the past 10 years has been collected to evaluate solid waste management practices, composition of waste, and per capita waste generation in different cities of Pakistan. Meanwhile, problems are also highlighted that lead to the pollution of water resources. It has been found that drinking water quality in many cities has already deteriorated due to the seepage of leachate from landfills and dumping sites deep into the soil and making its way to groundwater. Secondly, the disposal of waste into surface water bodies has also created problems. To conclude, despite the presence of local environmental laws, rules, and regulations, an important component of the environment, i.e., water, is getting polluted continuously. Presently, it might not be a worse problem, but in the coming years, it could lead to an environmental and health disaster in Pakistan. It is recommended to adopt healthy and firm waste management practices in Pakistan as being followed by developed nations and, more importantly, strong implementation of laws to contain this major crisis.
Differences in D-Dimer Levels in Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke: Observational Study in the Emergency Department of Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
Authors: Yunus Dyniyah , Elfira Yusri  , Desywar
Published: May 2024

Background: Stroke is the second largest cause of death worldwide with a high morbidity rate of up to 50% of survivors get chronic disability. Rapid diagnosis in patients with suspected acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke is very important to determine management and prognosis. D-dimer is an indirect marker of fibrinolysis which functions as a significant marker of activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis. This study aims to determine the differences in D-dimer levels in ischemic and acute hemorrhagic stroke patients in the emergency room (ER) of Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang.
Methods: Analytical observational research by cross-sectional design was carried out on 56 samples consisting of 28 acute ischemic and 28 acute hemorrhagic stroke samples for the period December 2022-June 2023. D-dimer levels and CTscan checked on each group and analysis is carried out.
Results: The most common characteristics of research subjects were men, namely 35 patients (62.5%) and aged 51-60 years (32.1%). The mean D-dimer levels for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes were 794.33 ng/mL (±2.63) and 1288.25 ng/mL (±2.51) with a p-value = 0.055.
Conclusion: The mean D-dimer in acute hemorrhagic stroke was higher than in acute ischemic stroke but there was no statistically significant difference. The D-dimer examination cannot differentiate the type of stroke that occurred.
PERANCANGAN PROTOTIPE SIZING MACHINE GUNA MEMPERMUDAH PEMILAHAN BIJI KOPI
Authors: Saepuddin Ahmad , Adiwibowo Priyo Heru , Drastiawati Novi Sukma
Published: May 2024

The aim of the research is to design a tool that can assist coffee farmers in determining the quality of the coffee beans produced according to the desired grade value of the coffee beans. The tool is designed to be able to fulfill the functional value produced by the tool. So that farmers can work fast, save time in the process of grading and sorting coffee beans, able to minimize operational costs, and save energy. With an electric motor power of 1 hp, the sizing machine is capable of sorting coffee with a capacity of ±250 kg/hour, therefore a day's the process of sorting 500 kg of coffee can be achieved in less than 2 hours. This really helps coffee farmers in determining the quality of coffee beans without taking a long time.
SPECIFICS OT THE TRANSLATION OF MULTI-COMPONENT TERMS IN THE METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY
Authors:   Shevchenko State University of Pridnestrovie, Kostash Liudmila Leontievna , Olga Vladimirovna Afteniuc ,   Shevchenko State University of Pridnestrovie
Published: May 2024

The translation of multi-component terms represents one of the most challenging tasks for translators, especially in such fields as metallurgy and steelmaking. In this article, the authors explore various approaches to translating complex terms, which often pose difficulties for translators. Methods such as using equivalent terms and context-based translation are considered. One of the key approaches described in the article is the application of translation transformations and techniques, such as modulation, specification, comprehensive substitution, calquing, and explication, which help improve understanding of complex terms and reduce the number of errors in translation.
TYPES OF EKPHRASIS IN MICHAEL FRAIN’S NOVEL “HEADLONG” AND THEIR ROLE IN ARRANGING THE TEXT
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Sukhanova Irina Grigorievna
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the intermedial analysis of the novel “Headlong” by Michael Frayn. The plot of the novel is an adventure of a connoisseur of art who is looking for a lost painting by a famous Flemish artist. The research focuses on the ekphrastic descriptions of Pieter Bruegel’s paintings in the literary text with the aim of identifying the types of mimetic and non-mimetic ekphrases used in the novel. The text contains ekphrastic descriptions of both real and imaginary works of art, which can be full and complete or short and precise. Different types of ekphrasis contribute to the integrity and authenticity of the plot, its dynamism and thrill. The composition of the complete mimetic and non-mimetic ekphrases is similar and represents the same key issues.
Burden of proof: The erosion of and ancient rule
Authors: Patti Salvatore
Published: May 2024

The ancient rule of the burden of proof contained in Article 2697 of the Italian Civil Code has experienced a significant erosion in recent years due to case law. The judge often creates presumptions and distributes the burden by asking the party that has the greatest possibility or facility to provide evidence. The rule of the burden of proof, moreover, was traditionally understood to mean that the burdened party had to provide full evidence, only in such cases the burden could be considered to have been met. But even this rule, in many areas, is no longer respected, as case law uses quite different standards of proof, even settling for the so-called prevailing probability. Lastly, a further erosion factor is related to the increasingly frequent use of court-appointed expert witnesses to provide the judge with elements useful for the decision, so that the reference to the party responsible for providing the evidence is disregarded.
CHANGE IN BUILDING CODES AND MODERN METHODS STRENGTHENING BASES AND FOUNDATIONS
Authors: Shaposhnikov Andrey V. , Misyuk Anastasia I. , Antonenko Dmitry V.
Published: May 2024

The article was prepared on the base of the report that at the Petrukhin's readings on May 25, 2023. The article describes modern methods of strengthening bases and foundations and the development of building codes.
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) and His Philanthropy to Public and Academic Libraries in North Carolina
Authors: Jones Plummer Alston "Al"
Published: May 2024

Carnegie’s philanthropy to public and academic libraries in North Carolina was immeasurably important to the state, enriching the educational life of communities and educational institutions. This article provides biographical details from Andrew Carnegie's life related to his philanthropic efforts directed to libraries, and provides overviews of various Carnegie public and academic libraries in the state of North Carolina.
Meta-Síntesis sobre la Experiencia de los Pacientes y sus Familias en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos
Authors: Cuichán Chuqui Paola Janneth
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar los resultados publicados en diferentes estudios científicos sobre la experiencia de los pacientes y sus familias en la Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos entre los años 2013-2023. La metodología utilizada fue una revisión sistemática tipo metasíntesis-cualitativa, siguiendo las pautas establecidas por PRISMA. En este estudio se incluyeron artículos científicos publicados en idioma español, inglés y portugués, estudios cualitativos, teoría fundamentada y estudios fenomenológicos, durante un rango de tiempo específico de 10 años desde el 2013-2023. Se evaluaron 20 artículos científicos que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión y respondían a la pregunta SPIDER. Entre los resultados, se identificó que los pacientes sufren temor, angustia, pérdida de identidad, pérdida de independencia, miedo a la muerte y desconocimiento sobre su enfermedad. En comparación a la familia que experimenta emociones intensas e indirectas como angustia, desilusión, tristeza, esperanza, incertidumbre, tensión e impotencia. Los pacientes destacan que la actitud y la comunicación del personal de salud son factores importantes para sentirse confiados y seguros. La calidad de vida del paciente, así como la de su familia se verán afectadas al ingreso y alta de la UCI.
Patología Oral en Niños: Candidiasis Oral. Reporte de Caso
Authors: Mora Guevara Joselyn Milena , Gutiérrez Capa Joao Antonio , Gonzaga Gualan Edwin Yasmany , Sancho Bermudez William Bryan
Published: May 2024

La candidiasis es una enfermedad fúngica causada por levaduras endógenas y oportunistas del género Candida (principalmente Candida albicans).  Los factores que predisponen a la candidiasis incluyen la humedad, el calor, las enfermedades endocrinas, las enfermedades metabólicas, las enfermedades debilitantes, los medicamentos, la cirugía y la infección por VIH. Las manifestaciones orales incluyen formas pseudomembranosas o eritematosas, pseudomembranosas, eritematosas, maculares y nodulares, como glositis rómbica medial, erosiva o dolorosa, lengua negra o estomatitis angular. El diagnóstico se basa en las manifestaciones clínicas micológicas, y el tratamiento se basa en la corrección de la enfermedad de base y el uso de fármacos antifúngicos adecuados en cada caso. Los antimicóticos tópicos incluyen: nistatina, gel de clotrimazol, gel de miconazol, gel de ketoconazol, mientras que los antimicóticos sistémicos incluyen: anfotericina b, fluconazol, itraconazol, clotrimazol y ketoconazol. Se reporta un paciente masculino de 4 años, se evidencia placas blanquecinas en región oral localizadas en dorso lingual, orofaringe y fondos de vestíbulo.
Actualización del Manejo de la Eclampsia ¿Que ha Cambiado?
Authors: Pérez Nisperuza María José , Sarmiento Lombana María Valentina , Gómez Rodríguez Rodrigo Alejandro , Ortega López Nancy Paola , Ordosgoitia Betín Melisa Eugenia , Soto Lara Karina Mercedes , Cortés Benavides Néstor Andrés
Published: May 2024

El embarazo es la etapa de la vida de la mujer en donde se lleva a cabo el desarrollo de un feto dentro del cuerpo. Al menos el 10% de los embarazos se ven afectados por trastornos hipertensivos durante la gestación y dentro de los trastornos hipertensivos que suceden en el embarazo, la eclampsia se caracteriza por la presencia de crisis convulsivas tónico-clónicas generalizadas en mujeres que previamente han presentado preeclampsia y estas no son atribuidas a otras causas. Tal patología se produce durante el anteparto en un 46.3% de los casos, el intraparto en un 16.4% y el postparto en el 37.3% y resulta de mucha importancia la identificación temprana y el manejo adecuado para minimizar los riesgos asociados, incluida la administración adecuada de sulfato de magnesio para prevenir convulsiones. De la misma manera, la atención integral de estas pacientes implica una evaluación cuidadosa de los factores de riesgo y la vigilancia constante para detectar cualquier deterioro clínico, por esta y otras razones discutibles a lo largo de esta revisión  el objetivo del presente artículo es realizar una revisión bibliográfica actualizada del manejo de la eclampsia e introducir que ha cambiado a lo largo del tiempo para la disminución del riesgo materno perinatal.
Consumption of Purple Sweet Potato Snack Bar and Self Help Group for Blood Glucose Levels in Patients Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Authors: Herikzah Ramli , Pudiastuti Rr. Sri Endang , Widiyanto Budi
Published: May 2024

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, occurs when insulin production in the pancreas is insufficient or when insulin cannot be used effectively by the body, so that blood sugar levels exceed the normal range. The increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus from year to year has increased significantly. Currently, diet management, exercise and the use of pharmacological therapy are options in the management of diabetes mellitus. In addition to this therapy, there is therapy by giving purple sweet potato snack bars and self help groups. Purpose: to prove the effectiveness of the intervention of a combination of purple sweet potato snack bar and self help group on fasting blood glucose levels of respondents with diabetes mellitus.Methods: This research is a true experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. This study had 60 respondents who were divided into 2 groups and were taken using non-probability sampling techniques with the stratified random sampling method. The study was conducted on March 12, 2022 – June 3, 2022. In this study, statistical analysis was carried out computerized. The pre-test post-test difference test uses the Wilcoxon test. Difference test between groups using Mann-Whitney. Results: This study showed that a significant difference before being given treatment with purple sweet potato snack bars 2x32 grams/3 days a week for 21 days and self-help group therapy for 3 meetings in 21 days showed a significant decrease from 173.30 mg/dl. to 130.03 mg/dl with a delta difference of - 43.267 mg/dl in the intervention group, while the control group also decreased after giving self help group therapy for 3 meetings in 21 days showing a decrease from 189.53 mg/dl to 163.83 mg/dl with a delta difference of -25,700 mg/dl (p = 0.033). Conclusion: Treatment in the form of purple sweet potato snack bar intervention and self help group had an effect on reducing fasting blood sugar levels of respondents with type II diabetes mellitus. type II diabetes mellitus patient.
Bridging Mother Tongue Instruction: Linguistic Dilemma of Public School Teachers
Authors: GORGONIO MERCY P.
Published: May 2024

This study unfolded the experiences of teachers of Talomo District, Davao City on the use of mother tongue instruction. There were eight (8) teachers who participated in the study. This study made use of a phenomenological approach to extract the ideas of the participants. The participants were purposely selected as representatives from the group of school teachers in the same division. The virtual in-depth-interview was employed to gather some information as regards to their respective experiences on the use of mother tongue instruction as part of the teaching profession. Using the thematic analysis, the following themes emerged as pertains to the experiences of the participants: inadequate learning materials, unfamiliarity on profound vernacular words, student relying on mother tongue. The coping mechanisms to address the struggles of Self Learning Modules were: Adaptability to challenges, utilizing online educational resources, taking advantage of the ease of speaking the mother tongue. The educational management insight gained from the experiences of the teachers was primarily focused on providing teachers with high quality instructional materials. The principals may be more receptive on the current problems and issues of the teachers. The school heads may equip the teachers and students with proper materials throughout the school year. The teachers may continuously adapt coping mechanisms to address issues and be vigilant in finding classroom solutions to their problems.
Tristrapedia or Tangled Web? Laurence Sterne and
Tristram Shandy
Online
Authors: BOWDEN MARTHA F. , KRAFT ELIZABETH
Published: May 2024

The various platforms and sites on which Sterne and in particular his masterpiece,
Tristram Shandy,
are available form an interesting case study in the evaluative questions that the web itself raises. This essay considers multiple sites in the light of the major areas of concern, including the value of subscription-based and open-access choices, sustainability, the effects of remediation, and the debate on the degree to which reading a digital text is as efficacious in promoting comprehension and retention as a print text. From the tangle of the sometimes confusing and chaotic online environment emerges a veneration not only for Laurence Sterne and
Tristram Shandy
but for the printed book itself. And importantly, that veneration is shown to be a living engagement with both text and material object. Paradoxically, surveying the online presence of
Tristram Shandy
reveals that the digital environment makes it possible for more readers than ever to experience eighteenth-century print culture and the books of Laurence Sterne.
Laurence Sterne and Intimations of the Aesthetic
Authors: BELL MICHAEL
Published: May 2024

The late eighteenth-century invention, or discovery, of the aesthetic as a distinct category of experience was preceded by premonitions which have attracted relatively little commentary. These premonitions are often negative, moments when the category of the aesthetic is clearly required but is not yet available to thought. Corneille’s essay on the dramatic unities provides such an instance and the emotional literalism in the later cult of sentiment was particularly blind, or blindly resistant, to aesthetic consciousness as Schiller was to note of Rousseau. The critical reaction against sentiment, and the excesses of sensibility, which set in by the 1770s might have been merely dismissive and sterile but the notion of the aesthetic as propounded by Schiller transformed the debate and gave a more sophisticated moral interpretation of the sentimental impulse. Schiller’s idea of the aesthetic emerged along with his specialised definition of the ‘sentimental’ as modern self-consciousness for which
A Sentimental Journey
was a textbook instance. But it is the embedded ‘Story of Le Fever’ in
Tristram Shandy
which provides a subtly implicit analytic demonstration of the relationship, distinct yet inseparable, between aesthetic appreciation and the moral value of feeling. Yet one would not attribute to Sterne a conscious understanding of Schiller’s model and in that respect this episode provides one of the most substantial, as well as fully positive, premonitions of the aesthetic.