bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of the Value of Early Childhood Independence (Multi-Site Study at Pembina Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten Banjarbaru City)Development of the Value of Early Childhood Independence (Multi-Site Study at Pembina Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten Banjarbaru City)
Authors:   Master of Early Childhood Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Indonesia, Dewi Irma Purnama , Syaifuddin Agus Rifani ,   Master of Early Childhood Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Indonesia, Ahmad Karyono Ibnu ,   Master of Early Childhood Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Indonesia
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the values of children's independence and strategies for developing independence values that have been successfully developed in Liang Anggang Sub-District Guidance State Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten in Banjarbaru City along with determining the supporting and inhibiting factors in the development of early childhood independence values in Liang Anggang Sub-District Guidance State Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten in Banjarbaru city. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive by conducting interviews and observations of resource persons. Based on the results obtained (1). The values of independence that have been successfully developed in Liang Anggang Sub-District Pembina State Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten in Banjarbaru city are that no children waiting for their parents at school, children take their food, wash their hands before and after eating, sweep leftovers on the floor, and wash their dishes accompanied by teachers, help clean up toys after use and brush their teeth, complete the activity to completion. (2). The strategy to develop the values of children's independence in Liang Anggang Sub-District Guidance State Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten is by telling stories and giving examples first through daily habituation, so that children more easily know and follow from the simplest aspect first, from the habits, (3). The inhibiting factor is the condition of the child if he is sick so that it is usually more difficult to be told to do independent activities, or the child's feeling is not good at home so that at school he likes to seek attention from teachers, excessive parenting by parents and grandparents which causes children to be more spoiled because at home they are always helped, At school, children refuse if asked for something related to an attitude of responsibility such as cleaning up toys after using them. Meanwhile, the supporting factor for developing the value of independence of children in Liang Anggang Sub-District Guidance State Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten is their parents who can be invited to cooperate in implementing programs that have been made by the school. In addition, Liang Anggang Sub-District Pembina State Kindergarten and Baitul Ma'mur Kindergarten have adequate facilities and infrastructure in developing children's independence so that they can support the implementation of children's independence at school.
Implementation of Strategic Management towards Competitive School Development (Multisite Study at Smp Negeri 1 and Smp Negeri 6 Banjarmasin)
Authors:   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Susmi Susmi , Suhaimi Suhaimi ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Metroyadi Metroyadi ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2023

This study aims to describe how the implementation of strategic management towards competitive schools. This research uses a case research approach and is also called descriptive research. Data collection by observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses data analysis, data collection, data condensation, triangulation, data presentation and data inference or verification. The results obtained that a strategic environmental analysis was carried out at SMP Negeri 1 and SMP Negeri 6 Banjarmasin to identify the strengths and weaknesses possessed as well as the opportunities and challenges faced by the school. The strategic formulation in SMP Negeri 1 and SMP Negeri 6 Banjarmasin begins by clarifying the vision and mission to be achieved and determining long and short term goals. The School Development Team will formulate a strategy by identifying Human Resources, funds, and available facilities and infrastructure, then designing a strategy. The principal's policy supports strategic formulation. Strategically implemented on the program with clear procedural and financial support. Strategic evaluation and control are carried out by assessing the overall strategy that has been implemented in the program. The strategic plan made becomes a benchmark for success. School Development Team can make decisions based on the results of strategic evaluation and control. The conclusion of this study shows that strategic implementation is carried out in SMP Negeri 1 and SMP Negeri 6 Banjarmasin in the development of eight National Education Standards. Education units are expected to maintain existing strategic management and improve strategies that are more innovative, emphasize the quality of education, and are oriented towards fund efficiency.
The Meaning of Pancasila in the Tradition Of Subak Management: A Reflection of Pancasila Values in the Balinese Venture for the Next Generation of Food Security
Authors:   Hotel Management, the Institute of Tourism and International Business (IPBI), Indonesia, Pradana Gede Yoga Kharisma
Published: June 2023

The orientation of this article is to seek the meaning of Pancasila in the tradition of subak management in Bali. Subak is a form of cultural heritage of agricultural management in Balinese society that has been recognized as a world cultural heritage. However, no researcher has revealed anything about subak as a cultural heritage of the Indonesian nation. In this problem, doubts arise about the existence of Pancasila values in the Subak management tradition. The problems center on: 1) What is the meaning of pancasila in the tradition of subak management?. This problem has been tried to be solved by using qualitative methods. Primary data was obtained through observations of Subak in Bali. Secondary data was successfully collected through a literature study. All data were analyzed qualitatively and interpretatively with a semiotic approach. The results of the study show: there is a positive correlation between Pancasila values and Balinese cultural values, which are part of the management of the subak tradition in relation to food security efforts. The values of Pancasila are reflected in the practice of religious values, ecological balance values, structural unity values, economic values, legal values, security values, and technological values in managing the Subak tradition for inheritance to the next generation of Balinese people as one of the children of the Indonesian nation. The results of appreciating these values have been beneficial for the Balinese in handling conflicts and technical errors related to traditional agricultural practices with the subak system for food security. If the handling of agricultural practice problems in the subak system proves to be unfair but still has a positive meaning, it can be understood that the results of the appreciation of religious values, ecological balance values, structural unity values, technological values, economic values, and security values by Balinese people are very good and culturally influential.
The Cost-Based Pricing at Traphaco Joint Stock Company in Vietnam
Authors:   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam, Khanh Van Hoang , Thu Thuy Tran Thi ,   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam, The Vu Thi ,   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: June 2023

This study presents some basic theories on cost-based product pricing methods in manufacturing enterprises. The study also analyzed and clarified the current situation of cost-based product pricing accounting at Traphaco Joint Stock Company in Vietnam, thereby evaluating the achieved results and pointing out some limitations of the current situation of product pricing at this company. From there, provide solutions to improve product pricing accounting on the basis of cost at Traphaco Joint Stock Company.
Influência dos aditivos biocidas e dispersantes no desempenho e na durabilidade de tintas látex produzidas com resíduo de granito
Authors:   , Moura Hellen Regina de Carvalho Veloso
Published: June 2023

Diversos estudos têm sido realizados com o objetivo de desenvolver tintas sustentáveis que atendam os mesmos requisitos de desempenho e de durabilidade das tintas comerciais. A produção de tintas sustentáveis envolve tanto o reaproveitamento dos resíduos, como matéria- prima, quanto a substituição de solventes industrializados, para sistemas à base de água. Este último, apesar de reduzir a emissão de compostos orgânicos voláteis (COVs), que são altamente prejudiciais ao meio ambiente, faz com que o meio fique propenso à biodeterioração e a instabilidade. Desta forma, torna-se pertinente estudar a incorporação de aditivos no processo produtivo das tintas sustentáveis, para melhorar suas propriedades e aparência. Este trabalho apresenta uma breve revisão de conceitos importantes a cerca das principais propriedades de desempenho das tintas imobiliárias, do processo de produção e da incorporação de aditivos. Posteriormente, foram desenvolvidos os estudos de avaliação da influência dos aditivos biocidas e dispersantes nas propriedades de desempenho e durabilidade de tintas látex à base de água e pigmentos de resíduo de granito. Foram realizados ensaios de caracterização física, química, mineralógica e morfológica do resíduo. Sequencialmente, as tintas produzidas foram caracterizadas por meio da determinação da viscosidade, pH, teor de sólidos e grau de dispersão. Além disso, foram determinados o desempenho e a durabilidade das tintas, por meio dos ensaios: poder de cobertura da tinta seca, resistência à abrasão úmida sem pasta abrasiva, estimativa do tempo de prateleira e resistência ao intemperismo natural. Os resultados demonstraram a viabilidade da utilização dos aditivos biocidas para prolongar o tempo de prateleira das tintas à base de resíduo de granito, sem afetar o seu desempenho, e o potencial do aditivo dispersante para melhorar a estabilidade da tinta, reduzindo a variação da viscosidade ao longo do tempo. Palavras-chave: Biocidas. Dispersantes. Resíduo de granito. Tintas sustentáveis.
Kadar Karbohidrat dan Penapisan Senyawa Aktif dari Pleurotus pulmonarius yang Diekstraksi Menggunakan Metode Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) dengan Beberapa Perlakuan Suhu
Authors: Rabeca Elfirta Rizki , Saskiawan Iwan , Kasirah  , Rahadian Amalia R. Lia , Zahrah Nadhirah Ikhwani Azra , Widhyastuti Nunuk
Published: June 2023

The majority of carbohydrates found in edible mushroom are in the form of polysaccharides, specifically beta-glucans. These beta-glucans have been reported as anticancer, antioxidant, and immunomodulator. This study aimed to investigate the potential of P. pulmonarius as functional food by comparing the carbohidrate content (total carbohydrate, beta-glucans, and reducing sugars) in P. pulmonarius extracted using microwave assisted extraction (MAE) at different temperatures: 60oC, 80oC and 100oC. Moreover, active compound screening was also conducted. MAE was chosen as the extraction method due to its short extraction time. The phenol-sulfiric acid method was used to measure total carbohydrates, while beta-glucan content was measured using the Megazyme Beta-Glucan Kit. Reducing sugar content was measured using the DNS (3,5-Di Nitro Salisilic Acid) and active compound screening was performed by qualitative method. The results showed that the highest total carbohydrates and beta-glucans were obtained at 60oC (75,089±0,012 mg/mL and 32,356±0,006% w/w respectively) while the highest reducing sugar content was obtained at 80oC (0,216±0,009 mg/mL). Active compound screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, and triterpenoids in each sample. These findings suggest that P. pulmonarius has potential as functional food since the rich content of beta-glucans and active compounds. The use of MAE at 60oC is more effective to extract P. pulmonarius compared with 80oC and 100oC.
Clinical and Histopathologic Effects of Radiotherapy on the Sciatic Nerve in a Rat Model
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Cooper University Hospital, 3 Cooper Plaza, Camden, New Jersey 08103 USA., J Gutowski Christina
Published: June 2023

Objective: Radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy (RIPN) is a debilitating effect of external beam radiation therapy, impacting 9-60% of treated patients.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN ERGONOMI KOGNITIF DENGAN METODE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS RATING TECHNIQUE PADA PENGEMUDI BRT BERDASARKAN SHIFT KERJA
Authors: Aminuddin AP Rezki Amelia
Published: June 2023

Pada tahun 2021, BRT mengalami 12 kali kecelakaan dan pada tahun 2022 terjadi 34 kali kecelakaan. Tingginya angka kecelakaan disebabkan oleh adanya kesalahan manusia yang berasal dari pengemudi BRT sendiri dan ada juga yang disebabkan oleh kesalahan orang lain atau pengemudi kendaraan lain sehingga diperlukan kesadaran mental pengemudi yang disebut SA (situation awareness). Tujuan penelitian adalah perbandingan terhadap SA pengemudi BRT pada kondisi padat lalu lintas berdasarkan waktu kerja yaitu pagi hari dan sore hari. SA pengemudi diukur dengan menggunakan metode SART (Situation awareness Rating Technique). Subjek penelitian adalah Supir BRT Pengemudi BRT Rute Bandara Adisucipto – Pakem. Objek penelitian adalah situation awareness tingkat kepadatan lalu lintas pagi hari pada pukul 7.00 – 9.00 WIB dan tingkat kepadatan lalu lintas sore hari pada pukul 16.00 - 18.00 WIB. Uji statistik dalam penelitian ini adalah uji statistik non parametrik t test. Hasil Perbandingan SA pengemudi BRT pada kondisi padat lalu lintas berdasarkan waktu kerja yaitu pagi hari dan sore hari diperoleh hasil bahwa rata-rata usia pengemudi shift pagi adalah 34 tahun dan pengemudi shift sore rata-rata berusia 32 tahun dengan lama bekerja rata-rata 3 tahun. Nilai SA tidak berbeda signifikan ditunjukkan dalam t test sebesar 0.213. Secara nilai mean SA pengemudi shift pagi lebih tinggi daripada pengemudi shift sore.

 

In 2021, BRT had 12 accidents and in 2022 there were 34 accidents. The high number of accidents is caused by human error originating from BRT drivers themselves and some are caused by the mistakes of other people or drivers of other vehicles so that driver mental awareness is needed called SA (situation awareness). The purpose of the study was a comparison of SA BRT drivers in heavy traffic conditions based on working time, namely morning and evening. Driver SA is measured using the SART (Situation awareness Rating Technique) method. The subject of the study was a BRT Driver BRT Driver for the Adisucipto – Pakem Airport Route. The object of the study is situation awareness of the level of morning traffic density at 7.00 - 9.00 WIB and the level of afternoon traffic density at 16.00 - 18.00 WIB. The statistical test in this study is a non-parametric statistical test t test. Comparison of SA BRT drivers in heavy traffic conditions based on working time, namely morning and evening, it was found that the average age of morning shift drivers was 34 years and afternoon shift drivers were 32 years old with an average working length of 3 years. The value of SA is not significantly different shown in the t test of 0.213. In terms of mean value, SA of morning shift drivers is higher than that of afternoon shift drivers.
REDESAIN PALU DENGAN PENDEKATAN ERGONOMI UNTUK MENGURANGI KELUHAN PEMAKAI
Authors: Nugraheni Diyah Dwi , Widananto Hardik
Published: June 2023

Palu merupakan alat bantu yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pertukangan. Sebagian besar kegiatan pertukangan baik memasang maupun membongkar membutuhkan alat bantu yang berupa palu. Proses pemasangan rangka atap yang berbahan kayu dilakukan dengan cara memaku antara rangka satu dengan yang lain. Semua kegiatan memaku tersebut membutuhkan alat bantu yang berupa palu. Kondisi lingkungan dalam proses pemasangan rangka atap berada pada ketinggian dan ruang gerak yang terbatas. Kondisi tersebut membuat sering terjadi kecelakaan kerja seperti pukulan palu mengenai tangan, tegang pada bagian tubuh tertentu, atau yang lebih fatal yaitu pekerja terjatuh dari ketinggian. Oleh karena itu selain penggunaan alat pelindung diri sebagai alternatif terakhir, perlu dilakukan perbaikan desain alat kerja yaitu palu. Redesain palu menggunakan pendekatan ergonomi dan dilengkapi dengan pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner tentang keinginan pemakai terhadap desain palu yang akan dibuat dan kuesioner Nordic Body Map. Proses redesain mempertimbangkan pula ukuran anthropometri pemakai.
Estrategias sanitarias contra la transmisión de la tuberculosis en el personal de salud en la Región Ica, Perú
Authors: Cruz Carbajal Carmen Teresa , Núñez Lira Luis Alberto
Published: June 2023

La intervención en pacientes con tuberculosis por parte del personal de salud en la región Ica – Perú, comprende un conjunto de actividades delineadas por el Ministerio de Salud a través del Plan Estratégico Multisectorial 2009 - 2018. Estas actividades se centran en la atención integral de los pacientes, en el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida, condiciones sociales, ambientales y el desarrollo humano, para reducir la tasa morbi-mortalidad como resultado de la tuberculosis y asociados. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de la bioseguridad y del trabajo en la estrategia sanitaria en la lucha contra la tuberculosis. Materiales y métodos: se empleó una metodología cuantitativa, de diseño no experimental, transversal y de nivel explicativo, comprendiendo como población al total del personal que labora en la región Ica. Resultados: indicaron que la bioseguridad y el trabajo en equipo del personal de salud inciden positivamente en la estrategia sanitaria de la tuberculosis, de acuerdo al seudo cuadrado de Nagelkerke en el 0,335% de los datos recogidos en el trabajo de campo. Conclusiones: La bioseguridad y el trabajo en equipo inciden en el 33,5% en la estrategia sanitaria.
Estimación de la altura de capa de mezcla mediante globosondeo de la atmósfera en la zona urbana de Huancayo, Perú
Authors: Vicuña Salazar Ricky , Ramírez Salas Wilfredo , Suárez Salas Luis
Published: June 2023

El termino de capa de mezcla o capa convectiva suelen asociarse a investigaciones relativas a la estructura y crecimiento de esta capa en condiciones atmosféricas de inestabilidad o condiciones diurnas. El presente trabajo se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Huancayo (zona urbana), en el centro de Perú, durante los meses de marzo hasta julio del 2019, donde se presenta la estimación del espesor de la capa de mezcla convectiva (Z), obtenido mediante los lanzamientos de globos sondas realizados a las 13 horas. Se compara las ecuaciones de la curva adiabática seca y la curva real de temperatura, obtenido con la temperatura máxima registrada por la estación meteorológica, entre las 11 y 16 horas locales, y del lanzamiento del globo sonda respectivamente. Se determinó que la intensidad del viento horizontal es considerada como un indicador causante de la disminución de la turbulencia convectiva, el cual interviene en el desarrollo adecuado del espesor la Z, además se demostró que no siempre que la atmosfera asuma un comportamiento inestable, la capa de mezclado alcanza su máximo espesor. Se tiene que considerar la intervención de otros parámetros meteorológicos para su adecuada estimación.
The relationship between nurse leadership and emotional intelligence: a literature review
Authors: Lipickytė Erika , Sabaliauskas Stanislav , Klyčmuradov Murad
Published: June 2023

Today's healthcare system needs people who can work independently, be proactive, make responsible decisions and deliver effective results. Nurses with higher emotional intelligence are more likely to be more communicative and empathetic, which contributes significantly to a good relationship with the patient and to good performance. Leadership qualities are not only present in the nurse administrator in a managerial position, but also in the nurse who interacts with patients on a daily basis. The relationship between nurses' emotional intelligence and leadership is an area of research that is relatively new.

Aim of the study. To investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership in nursing by analysing the results of existing research.

Methods. A literature search was conducted in the PubMed database. According to the exclusion and inclusion criteria, 5 scientific articles were included and analysed in the systematic review.

Results and conclusions. The results of the study revealed the main issues raised in the scientific literature - the strengthening of nurses' leadership, the development of emotional intelligence and leadership, and the impact of team leader's emotional intelligence on the stress experienced by nurses. The literature analysis also reveals that leaders with emotional intelligence, both in managerial and non-managerial roles, lead to higher quality nursing outcomes and improvements in other factors such as effective communication, and that the development of nurses' leadership and emotional intelligence in undergraduate study programmes requires the introduction of a dedicated course.
THE EFFECT OF MANDELIC ACID ON ACNE-AFFECTED FACIAL SKIN
Authors: Čepukova Enrika , Gierasimovič Zita
Published: June 2023

As the technology of cosmetology procedures advances, new substances and hardware appear, the aesthetic meaning of the human body improves. Problematic oily facial skin causes psychological discomfort and affects people's quality of life, worsening their social and emotional wellbeing. Problems with oily facial skin include seborrheic dermatitis, acne.

The aim of the study. To evaluate the effect of mandelic acid on facial skin affected by acne.

Methods. Mixed method. The study was conducted in February - April 2023. A 23-year-old research participant was selected through targeted selection. The study applied: the method of comparative analysis in assessing facial skin parameters every second procedure. The monitoring method was chosen by evaluating skin changes with the help of the diagnostic device WOOD LAMP. The testing method was chosen by measuring the level of acne prevalence in the epidermis. The client's 4-chapter card was used to collect anamnesis; the use of cosmetic products at home, lifestyle, health and skin condition were examined.

Results. After a course of procedures, a lower level of skin inflammation, skin sensitivity, fewer rashes and pigment spots, small capillaries are barely noticeable, only a network of cracked capillaries can be seen in larger areas of the face.

Conclusions. Mandelic acids effectively reduce inflammatory processes in facial skin affected by acne, promote faster skin regeneration, and do not cause severe skin necrosis. In the central part of the face, the elements of the rash and the inflammatory area of the skin decreased significantly.
TINJAUAN HUKUM EKONOMI SYARIAH TERHADAP BAI’ AL-TAWARRUQ PADA JUAL BELI PADI (GABAH) DI DESA SELAT KECAMATAN NARMADA
Authors: Azizah Fujiana Maulani , Syukri Syukri , Cahyadi Lalu Fahrizal
Published: June 2023

This research is motivated by the Bai' Al-Tawarruq system whose permissibility is still being debated by scholars, but this system is still widely used in payment for buying and selling rice (grain) so it is important to study and provide perspective. There are 2 characteristics of Bai' Al-Tawarruq, namely Tawarruq Fiqhi/Haqiqi and Tawarruq Munazzam and in the context of Tawarruq what is allowed is Tawarruq Fiqhi where the transaction process is not planned in advance while in Tawarruq Munazzam the transaction process is planned forward and this is not allowed. This study aims to analyze and find out the review of sharia economic law on the practice of Bai' Al-Tawarruq in buying and selling rice (grain). The type of research used is qualitative research that is normative empirical with the type of data source using primary data, namely respondents and social phenomena and secondary data sources using literature, documents and manuscripts and data collection methods in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique uses data triangulation with the theory of Milles and Hubermant. The results showed that (1) there are 2 sales systems used in buying and selling rice (grain), namely (a) buying and selling with rice still in the fields and (b) buying and selling with rice seeds that have been weighed. Then there are 2 payment systems, namely (a) paid directly/cash (b) paid indirectly/debt. Then the factors causing the debt payment system to be used are (a) farmers and buyers (penendak) know each other well (b) at the time of the transaction the farmers did not need money/were not going to work on their fields yet, (2) the law from bai' al-tawarruq was still debated by the scholars', the Shafi'i school allows it and some Maliki schools do not allow it. After the researcher analyzed the practices that occurred in Selat Village with the law from Bai' Al-Tawarruq, the researcher found results that the practices that occurred in Selat Village were included in the practice of Bai' Al-Tawarruq fiqhi and the law was permissible.
Aanbevelingen voor de behandeling van urgente aandoeningen in de eerste lijn: acuut cardiogeen longoedeem, acuut coronair syndroom en hypoglykemie met verminderd bewustzijn
Authors: Van Cauwenbergh S. , Cloetens H. , Calle P. , Van Der Mullen J. , Goossens M. , Van Royen P.
Published: June 2023

Recommendations for the treatment of emergencies in primary care: acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, acute coronary syndrome and acute hypoglycaemia with reduced consciousness

General practitioners are frequently confronted with urgent medical situations both during and outside office hours, requiring a quick and accurate response. This article presents a summary of the recommendations for the treatment of emergencies (part 2), specifically addressing the management of acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and acute hypoglycaemia with reduced consciousness. These recommendations are an update of the 2008 guidelines of Domus Medica and were developed by the national Working Group for the Development of Guidelines in Primary Care (WOREL) according to internationally recognized methods for guideline development. The focus of the recommendations is the pharmacological management by the general practitioner. If necessary, diagnostics are briefly discussed. The aim is to inform general practitioners about the recommended content of the emergency kit, as well as the recommended dosages and administration routes for the most common indications. For the 3 topics discussed, an emergency intervention is generally indicated. In the meantime, the general practitioner can already administer medication. For acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, the use of intravenous diuretics and oxygen is necessary. Opiates are not routinely administered. Nitrates can be considered when blood pressure is elevated. For the treatment of ACS, acetylsalicylic acid should be administered. Oxygen is recommended only if there are signs of respiratory distress or hypoxemia. Morphine is indicated if analgesia is required. In cases of acute hypoglycaemia with decreased consciousness, intravenous glucose is the first choice. Referral is not always necessary when the patient recovers consciousness after adequate management. This decision should be based on clinical judgment. Via https://www.ebp-guidelines.be/home the English guideline is available.
Association Of Triglyceride Glucose Index With Atherogenic Indices In Essential Hypertension
Authors: Rahul Dubey
Published: June 2023

Background and aim: Insulin resistance has been linked to both triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) and hypertension, and it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The present study aimed to determine the TyG index and atherogenic indices in essential hypertensive subjects and find out the association between them.

Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 250 patients with essential hypertension and 250 healthy controls were recruited and their serum lipids were analyzed using a Biosystem BA-400 chemistry analyzer. TyG index and atherogenic indices were calculated.

Results: Triglyceride-glucose index was increased significantly in essential hypertension subjects compared to controls. All the atherogenic indices i.e. atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), cardiac risk ratio (CRR), and atherogenic coefficient (AC) were significantly increased in essential hypertensive subjects compared to controls. Additionally, the TyG index demonstrated a statistically significant positive association with the atherogenic index of plasma, cardiac risk ratio, and atherogenic coefficient in participants with essential hypertension.

Conclusion: In conclusion, the TyG index was found to be positively associated with atherogenic indices in essential hypertension, suggesting essential hypertensive subjects are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
PREDIÇÃO DE CRIPTOMOEDAS UTILIZANDO REDES NEURAIS ARTIFICIAIS RECORRENTES
Authors: Ramazza Matheus Alves Coelho , Borges João Henrique Gião , Florian Fabiana
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo demonstra a criação de um software que possui a capacidade de prever a oscilação da criptomoeda Bitcoin através da aprendizagem profunda, por meio da rede neural recorrente do tipo Memória de Longo-Curto Prazo (LSTM), que manipula os valores de fechamento da criptomoeda como dados sequenciais temporais. O desenvolvimento do software foi baseado em programação Python, utilizando bibliotecas como Pandas, TensorFlow e Numpy, que são comumente utilizadas para visualização e análise de dados. O processo de aprendizagem do programa foi baseado nos valores da Bitcoin no período de janeiro de 2016 a janeiro de 2022. A partir da leitura dos dados, o software gerou um gráfico final de previsão, que demonstrou ser capaz de prever a oscilação de uma criptomoeda, apesar de alguma divergência do valor real e do valor previsto. É possível otimizar o software por meio do refinamento do número de testes realizados. Contudo, os resultados obtidos não podem ser confiados ou utilizados como ferramenta de investimento.
ASURANSI DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: Wati Risna
Published: June 2023

In life no one can predict what will happen in the future perfectly, even by using various analytical tools. Risks in the future may occur to a person's life, for example, death, illness or the risk of being fired from his job. In the business world, risks that can be faced can be in the form of risk of loss due to fire, damage or loss or other risks. Every risk that will be faced must be handled so as not to cause even greater losses. To overcome unwanted risks in the future, it is necessary to have a company that is willing to bear the risk, such as an insurance company. As we know, insurance is a mutual agreement between members of the community to guarantee and guarantee each other by raising money and creating a joint financial savings fund that is used as a relief fund for someone who is overwritten by difficulties. This is done as an effort to deal with events that might happen to someone and lead to losses. Apart from that , the community is insured and the large number of Muslims involved in it , makes this problem urgent to know its position from an Islamic perspective . However, because this insurance issue is not explicitly explained in the text, the problem is seen as ijtihadi. Departing from these problems , the study of insurance in Islamic perspective is very interesting . In addition to seeing the pros and cons as well as the " middle way " to these problems . And also see how the development of insurance in Indonesia whether insurance is permissible under Islamic law
Analysis of seven micronutrients in breast milk of lactating mothers from the Central Region of Ghana using epithermal neutron activation
Authors: K. Vowotor Michael , S. Sackey Samuel , L. Y. Amuah Charles , Huzortey Andrew , K. Aboh Irene , A. Druye Andrews
Published: June 2023

Background: Breast milk contains various micronutrients which nourishes a baby with nutrition, and therefore the endorsement for exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months after birth. Such micronutrients, if in excess, can have adverse effects on the baby.

Objective: The levels of seven micronutrients in breast milk obtained from 27 lactating mothers in the Cape Coast Metropolitan area have been determined using Epithermal Neutron Activation Analysis (ENAA). This technique was used because it is suitable for performing both qualitative and quantitative multi-nutritional analyses on samples, and offers accuracies and sensitivities superior to those attainable by other methods.

Materials and Methods: During the analysis, a- 3 mm thick flexible boron was used to cut-off thermal neutrons so as to assess epithermal neutrons, thereby creating an activation energy which measured the levels of micronutrients in the breast milk. The standard reference materials used were the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-336; IAEA-407, IAEA-350 and National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) USA SRM 1577b. The Relative standardization method was used in the quantification of the micronutrients, with an accuracy of about 94.7 %. The micronutrients are Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu) and Iodine (I).

Results: Except for iodine which had levels below the recommended dietary allowance (RDA), the remaining micronutrients had levels above the upper limit of the RDA, with Manganese being the highest.

Conclusion: The levels recorded are directly linked to the food intake of the mothers, and therefore the need for pregnant and lactating mothers to be mindful about what they eat. Children could be exposed to metabolic disorders and diseases as a result of such high levels.
Expanding Frontiers of Biomedical Research: Contributions of Basic Research
Authors: Boye Alex , KD Ephraim Richard
Published: June 2023

As always, the scientific cause aims at improving human life at all levels through the use of time-tested scientific knowledge and practices. At the root of this lies scientific enquiry which fuels translational research efforts. Generation of scientific knowledgeand its dissemination is critical to the scientific cause. In the light of this the Integrated Health Research Journal (IHRJ) was established to serve as the official research conduit of the College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS), University of Cape Coast. Thus, the IHRJ provides a platform for researchers and scientists in the medical and biomedical fields to advance dissemination of quality research outcomes capable of stimulating translational research and generation of health policies to improve human health and wellbeing.
GLOBALISATION, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD: THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors:   Department of Economics Federal University, Lafia- Nigeria, Ndanusa Adamu , Kolo Jiya ,   Department of Economics Federal University, Lafia- Nigeria, Ade Mnena ,   Department of Economics College of Education Minna-Nigeria
Published: June 2023

The paper examines the effect of globalisation on development in Nigeria from 1981-2021. Auto-regressive distribution lags model (ARDL) based on the Unit root test was used to determine the effect of three major factors; Degree of Openness (DO), External reserve (ER) and Exchange rate (EXCR) on real gross domestic product (RGDP) which proxies’ economic growth. Findings from empirical results reveal that external reserves, exchange rates and other related variables considered for the analysis jointly had insignificant effect on economic growth in Nigeria during the period under review, implying that external reserves rate and exchange rate are an important determinant of productivity in Nigeria. The real Gross Domestic Product is the dependent variable proxied by economic growth. The result shows that there is positive and significant impact of ER while DO and EXR have negative impact on economic growth in Nigeria. The study therefore recommended that, government should provide enabling macroeconomic environment particularly right foreign policies in place in terms of providing policies that will boast the local production in order to increase output to cushion effects of high cost of the goods and services as well as increase forex supply to maintain stability of the exchange rate.
HOW WILL THE DOWNGRADE OF COVID-19 TO A CLASS B INFECTION AFFECT COMPANIES’ EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT？
Authors:   Manager of Human Resources and Payroll Services Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai, China, Fu Fuki , Li Victoria ,   Vice President, Credit Suisee, China
Published: June 2023

On December 26, 2022, China’s National Health Commission (NHC), a cabinet-level executive department of the State Council that is responsible for formulating national health policies, announced that the official name for COVID-19, the “novel coronavirus pneumonia” will be changed to the “novel coronavirus infection” (COVID-19 infections). The corresponding prevention and control measures for a Class B infectious disease will therefore be applied to COVID-19 infections, starting from January 8, 2023. Previously, novel coronavirus as a Class B infectious disease, but was subject to the prevention and control measures of a Class A infectious disease, as stipulated in the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases. The downgrade of COVID-19 management means that China has finally decided to remove some of its most stringent travel restrictions, a move that has been long-awaited by business groups. On the other hand, the policy shift will also affect businesses’ employee management practices, such as salary payment and sick leave management. This paper looks into some employee management issues that companies may come across after January 8, 2023.
Rethinking Heat Energy in the Conversion of Clay to Ceramic: A Key to Successful Ceramic Practice
Authors:   Department of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Umoh John
Published: June 2023

Ceramics as the art and science of baked clay has provided man with several wares with which man solves his daily problems. Heat or thermal energy plays a vital role in the baking, firing or conversion of clay in ceramic production as no green ware, no matter how beautiful, is useful without being subjected to heat treatment which converts clay to its permanent, rocklike, dense, vitreous, impermeable, beautiful and useful ceramic. Over the years, potters as creative people have been producing beautiful wares only to lose a lot of them during firing as a result of lack of adequate knowledge of the action of heat energy in the conversion process. The aim of this paper therefore is to bring to the fore, the action of heat energy in the conversion of clay to ceramic. The objectives will include; to take a look at what a kiln is, to consider the types of kilns, the sources of energy for firing kilns and the approaches towards achieving a successful firing. Data are collected from both primary and secondary sources which will give a better understanding of heat energy and its role in the conversion process.
The Amajiri Education System and the Economic Implications for Northern Nigeria
Authors:   Department of History and International Diplomacy Faculty of Humanities, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nmamor-Obari Phyle , Amugo Frank ,   Department of History and International Diplomacy Faculty of Humanities, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Published: June 2023

The incidence and evolution of the Almajiri educational system had a subsisting dominant phenomenon which has socio-economic implications for northern Nigeria where it flourished. It is a system associated with Islam and the Qur’anic system of education inherent in the culture of Muslims and Islamic families in northern Nigeria. This work examines the evolution and development of this educational system in northern Nigeria where its prevalence and pervading educational system through historical research methods, using primary and secondary data. The paper established that the Almajiri system has kept a reasonable percentage of northern youths away from formal educational systems either western or oriental. The analysis further shows that the economic development of northern Nigeria has been undermined as the prevalence of this education system could not equip the youths with the required skills to drive the economic development of a twenty-first-century society. The paper argues that there is an urgent need to restructure the Almajiri system and incorporate it into the Nigerian educational system for the much-needed economic transformation and avoid the current prevalent fundamentalism, child abuse and poverty where this system thrives. The paper concludes that the slow socio-economic growth of northern Nigeria is associated with the thriving Almajiri educational system and strongly recommends the restructuring of the education system to use it as a weapon for enhancing civilization, economic development and growth.
Assessing the Development of Pottery in South-South Nigeria to the Era of Crude Oil
Authors:   Department of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Umoh John
Published: June 2023

Pottery, baked clay has been in practice in the South-south region of Nigeria, long before the discovery of crude oil in about 1956 in the present Bayelsa State. The fact remains that the potters never had it easy hardening their wares through the open fire technique characterized by excessive loss of heat and wares, uncontrollable temperature, weak, porous, dull, low temperature and unglazed wares in addition to the health hazard. This paper aims to assess the development of pottery in the South-south region of Nigeria to the era of crude oil. This will be achieved by taking a critical look at the practice before and after the discovery of crude oil and its attendant products for the lubrication of the pottery process. With available data from both primary and secondary sources, this paper will highlight the role of crude oil in the development of pottery in the South-south region.
CHINA’S GROWING INFLUENCE IN AFRICA: ASSESSING ITS CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS TO AFRICAN STATES
Authors:   Department of Political Science Niger Delta University PMB 071 Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Inokoba Preye
Published: June 2023

For the past 35 years or so, China’s economy has metamorphosed from a centrally planned and closed system to a more market driven, and prosperous economy. The resultant phenomenal increase in its economic, financial and industrial outputs has made China not only a major player in the global economy but also a country in search of external markets outlets as well as natural resources and inputs to feed its ever-expanding industries. Given the continent’s enormous natural resource endowments, China's participation in the African region throughout the years has phenomenally increased in scope, significance and consequences. It is in light of this that the research is carried out to principally examine the opportunities, benefits and challenges of this ever-expanding Chinese influence and impact on Africa. This paper posits that China's distinctive economic strategy towards Africa satisfies the funding and infrastructure requirements of African nations. But the partnership framework has been criticised heavily, especially when it comes to China's loans backed by natural resources, which have caused people to worry about the future of the continent and its policy for sustainable development. As a result, the discourse proposed that concerted efforts are needed at the national, regional and continental levels in order to surmount these challenges and make the expanding Sino-Africa relations more beneficial to African states.
An Overview of Food Insecurity in Orashi Region
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities Department of History and International Diplomacy Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Amugo Frank , Chua Kemdi ,   Faculty of Humanities Department of History and International Diplomacy Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Published: June 2023

This article examines the rising food insecurity in the Orashi area, which comprises four local governments in Rivers State. From 2012 to 2022 there have been rising food shortages in the region as a result of many known factors such as climatic changes, rural insecurity, exchange rate and global food prices among others. Some works on food insecurity suggest factors like drought and diversification, but the food insecurity in the Orashi region area is caused mostly by natural forces and man-made actions of non-state security actors (cultists and militias) and activities of the royal fathers whose activities frustrate peace and promote food insecurity. The paper relied mostly on primary sources and some secondary data for answers to its interrogations in the research and has the finding that other than the natural causes of food insecurity like flood, and drought, other factors like crises, and activities of militia groups led to the food insecurity in the region. The paper concludes that if peace and security are not achieved food insecurity would be accentuated and negatively affect food security and destroyy the fledgling economy of the Orashi region.
The Purdue Pegboard Test: Normative Data From 1,355 Healthy People From Austria
Authors: Stijic Marko , Petrovic Katja , Schwingenschuh Petra , Koini Marisa , Schmidt Reinhold
Published: June 2023

Importance: The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) is widely used as a measure of manual dexterity. Declining manual dexterity may predict cognitive decline among elderly people, but normative data for this population are scarce.

Objective: To identify demographic and clinical predictors of PPT results in normal middle-aged and elderly Austrian people and to provide norms stratified by significant determinants.

Design: A prospective, community-based cohort study using baseline data of participants from two study panels (1991–1994 and 1999–2003).

Setting: Monocentric study

Participants: 1,355 healthy, randomly selected, community-dwelling people ages 40 to 79 yr.

Method: Extensive clinical examination, including completion of the PPT.

Outcomes and Measures: The number of pegs placed within a 30-s time limit on four subtests: using the right hand, left hand, both hands, and assembly (within 60 s), respectively. Demographic outcomes were the highest grade achieved.

Results: For all four subtests, increasing age (βs = −0.400 to −0.118, SEs = 0.006 to 0.019, p < .001) and male sex (βs = −1.440 to −0.807, SEs = 0.107 to 0.325, p < .001) was related to worse test results. Among vascular risk factors, diabetes (βs = −1.577 to −0.419, SEs = 0.165 to 0.503, p < .001) was related to worse test results but explained only a small portion (0.7%–1.1%) of the variability in PPT performance.

Conclusions and Relevance: We provide age- and sex-specific norms of the PPT for a middle-aged and elderly population. The data represent useful reference values when assessing manual dexterity in older age groups.

What This Article Adds: Advancing age and male sex relate to worse performance on the PPT in a community-dwelling cohort without signs and symptoms of neurological disease. Vascular risk factors explain only very little of the variance of test results in our population. Our study adds to the limited age- and sex-specific norms of the PPT among middle-aged and older people.