bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genetic divergence in rice for physiological and quality attributes
Authors:   Dept of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sri Venkateswar Agrl College,Tirupati AP, CH S RAJU , M V B RAO ,   Dept of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sri Venkateswar Agrl College,Tirupati AP, G L K REDDY ,   Dept of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sri Venkateswar Agrl College,Tirupati AP, J S P RAO ,   Dept of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sri Venkateswar Agrl College,Tirupati AP, K S REDDY ,   Dept of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sri Venkateswar Agrl College,Tirupati AP
Published: June 2023

Genetic divergence study of 42 genotypes of rice for 20 agronomic, physiological and quality traits led to their grouping into 12 clusters. Grouping of the genotypes from different eco-geographical regions into one cluster and from the same location into different clusters indicated non-parallelism between geographical distribution and genetic diversity. Highest contribution to the genetic diversity was through 100 grain weight followed by volume expansion ratio, kernel length, days to 50% flowering and plant height. The clusters XI and XII were highly divergent. The other clusters with moderate divergence and having single genotypes were VI, VII, VIII, and IX. Based on the inter-cluster distance, mean performance and clustering pattern, hybridization between Tellahamsa, Shiva, WGL-NDL2, Erramallelu, Lunisree, RDR763 and IR20 is likely to give recombinants having high yield potential and high grain quality.
In Search of Global Memory: Where Does the Transnational Turn in Memory Studies Lead?
Authors: Pavlovskii A. F.
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the transnational turn in the research of collective and cultural memory in the 21st century, reflecting the desire of scientists working within Memory studies to go beyond “methodological nationalism” and explore the formation and circulation of historical memory across borders. Based on the English-language literature of the 2000s—2020s, the author analyzes the emerging field of Transnational Memory studies from the point of view of the categorical apparatus, disciplinary features and research approaches. Having documented that discussions about the transcultural dimension of collective memory are present even in the works of the classics of Memory studies, the author shows that the efforts of their modern critics are driven by the attempts to conceptualize the memory of the Holocaust, World War II, colonialism and other events of the “difficult past”. The abundance of closely related concepts elaborated in recent years creates an illusion of competition in this field, but these concepts are often based on fundamentally different ideological and methodological settings, and if some of the concepts possess a certain empirical potential, others are completely normative. The author identifies six main research lenses within the current state of Transnational Memory studies — international, supranational, diasporic, mediatized, digital and, finally, global, associated with the problem of memory synchrony/simultaneity. At the same time, according to his conclusion, getting rid of the national perspective in understanding transnational memory is still far from complete, and the very fact that scientists look beyond borders indicates that such borders still exist.
Political Preferences of Young Voters in Contemporary Russia
Authors: Korgunyuk Yu. G. , Ross C.
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the political preferences of young voters in contemporary Russia’s elections. Building on the conclusions of their previous research on the relationship between modernisation and political pluralism in Russian regions, the authors attempt to evaluate the role of the age factor in voting behaviour by means of correlation and regression analysis, using as control variables the factors of modernization tested by them earlier. Their research showed that the perception that young voters are more likely to support liberal and democratic parties than older generations is not entirely true. Voters aged 18 to 24 were indeed more prone to vote for opposition parties, but not necessarily liberal and democratic ones. In the 2016 Duma elections, the caricature neo-Stalinists from Communists of Russia benefited the most from the support of the youngest category of voters; in the elections to regional assemblies in 2016—2021 the radical imperialists from the Liberal Democratic Party did it. In the Duma elections of 2021 the greatest support from the youngest age cohort received, on the one hand, the “systemic opposition” in the face of the Communist Party and the Liberal Democratic Party, and on the other hand, the debutant of the election campaign, the New People Party, that adheres to liberal positions in the economic sphere, but is quite loyal to the existing regime.
Urban Transport Energy Demand Model for Riyadh: Methodology and Preliminary Analysis
Authors: Oakil Abu Toasin , Anwar Ahm Mehbub , Alhussaini Alma , Al Hosain Nourah , Muhsen Abdelrahman , Arora Anvita
Published: June 2023

Saudi Arabia intends to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 278 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually by 2030, according to its Nationally Determined Contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Among many policies it is introducing, a mass transit system and transit-oriented development are being advanced with the expectation of reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions in Riyadh. To what extent such an initiative can reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions is an important question. In this paper, a methodology is developed to systematically measure the impact of mass transit and transit-oriented development in Riyadh on energy demand.
Preparation and in vitro evaluation of donepezil hydrochloride orodispersible tablets
Authors: Kiran Reddy  , Yegnoor Anand Kumar
Published: June 2023

Objective: The present study was aimed to prepare and evaluate Donepezil HCl Orodispersible tablets (DO-ODTs) using natural and synthetic superdisintegrants to increase patient compliance. Methods: Direct compression was adapted using crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium as synthetic and mucilage isolated from fruits of Abelmoschus esculentus as natural superdisintegrants at different concentrations along with microcrystalline cellulose and aerosil. The powder mixture were subjected for pre and post compression evaluation including FTIR spectroscopy, micromeritic properties, tablet weight variation, hardness, friability, drug content, wetting time, dispersion time, water absorption ration, disintegration time and in vitro drug release. Results: The low SD indicate the drug content was uniform, FTIR suggest no interaction between the drug and the excipients used. The DO-ODTs prepared with croscarmellose at higher concentration shows better in vitro drug release and relative properties than the DO-ODTs prepared with crospovidone and Abelmoschus esculentus. Conclusion: The results of this work reveals that DO-ODTs shows water absorption, dispersion, rapid disintegration time, fast drug release and good hardness, further conclude that DO-ODTs can be efficiently and successfully formulated by direct compression method.
Self-medication practice among residents of Madhyapur Thimi-4, Bhaktapur, Nepal
Authors: Mijala Bajracharya  , Ambika Shrestha  , Deepti Piya Baniya
Published: June 2023

Background: Self-medication is the treatment of self-diagnosed symptoms or conditions with medicines taken on own initiative without professional supervision .Though self-medication reduces the burden to the health care facilities, save time etc. it increases the risk if utilized inappropriately. Objectives: This study was done with the aim to determine self-medication practices among residents of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality ward number 4, Bhaktapur, Nepal. Method: A descriptive cross sectional study was used and non-probability purposive sampling technique was adopted. Study was conducted in Madhyapur Thimi-4 in Bhaktapur district with sample size of total 309 community people of age 20 to 60 years. Data was collected by interview with the help of semi structured questionnaire and was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Out of 309 participants, 215(69.6%) community people practiced self-medication with one’s past experience 88(40.7%) as the most common source of information. Most commonly used medicine was NSAID 63(29.3%) followed by decongestant 30(13.9%). Medicines were self-prescribed for headache 49 (22.7%), fever 37(17.2%), cold and flu 30(13.9%) with the aim to save the time and for quick relief 50(23.6%). Practice of self-medication was statistically significant with age of respondents (p=0.000), level of education (p=0.004) and type of family (p=0.009). Conclusion: The practice of self-medication was common for different illness like headache, fever, diarrhea etc and most commonly self medicated medicine was NSAID.
Papulpustular dermatoses of the face, clinicopathological spectrum and response to treatment
Authors: Safa S Elfaituri
Published: June 2023

The papulopustular rash on face may be a feature of several inflammatory skin disorders. Clinical features may provide clue to the etiology whereas microbiological testing and histopathologic examination confirm the diagnosis. In adults, facial papulopustular dermatoses include rosacea, perioral dermatitis, eosinophilic folliculitis, infections and medication induced. Our aim was to study variable causes of papulopustular lesions of the face. We conducted a prospective study which included 60 dermatology outpatient clinic patients of variable age groups whom presented with papulopustular lesions involving the face and review their clinicopathological findings as well as their response to therapy. Several diseases were reported including rosacea (47%), demodecosis (20%), bacterial folliculitis (13%), drug induced (7%) and periorificial dermatitis (3%). One case of tinea barbae, pityriosporum folliculitis, eosinophilic folliculitis, lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei, Behcet's disease and perforating folliculitis were reported. In conclusions; Papulopustular dermatoses involving the face are an important problem among dermatology patients with an overlapping in signs and symptoms. Awareness of various causes and their clincopathological features is important for accurate diagnosis and proper management.
A systematic review of the linkages between corporate governance systems and procurement practices in public procurement entities
Authors: Manpaya M  , Owusu-Manu D  , Baiden BK  , Edwards DJ  , Ashayeri I
Published: June 2023

Purpose – Corporate governance and procurement corruption has long been recognized as a social problem, but the subject has received scant academic attention in prevailing literature on the management of procurement in Ghana. A systematic review conducted explores how the relationship between corporate governance and procurement could contribute to the effective management of public resources to maximize social welfare and augment Ghana’s economy. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing extensively on existing literature as a secondary data source, this research adopts an interpretivist philosophical stance and inductive reasoning to explore corporate governance and procurement corruption. The approach underpinning this overarching epistemology, adopts a three-step sample selection strategy to identify the range and scope of publications on the phenomena under investigation. Scientific papers were searched manually from Scopus and carefully screened for analysis. Findings –Analysis suggests that corporate governance and procurement require a degree of coordinated change across governmental departments, such as planning, legal and procurement to implement a robust policy and related support systems. Furthermore, it was observed that a portfolio approach to inter-organizational collaboration with different partners (such as the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as State Owned Enterprises and Corporations) was not coordinated sufficiently to effectively generate public interest. Albeit each partner has individual own objectives, they ultimately complement one another. A portfolio of different, inter-organizational arrangements enables several complementary instruments and various logics to be used in achieving overall organisational goals and objectives. Originality/value – Novel insight presented provides an invaluable opportunity to: further expand future research into corporate governance and procurement in Ghana; and consequently, provide the premise upon which to build meaningful empirical analysis such as comparing the extent of corruption practices in various sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
Analisis Faktor - Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Minat Pns Dalam Melakukan Tindakan Whistle Blowing Pada Pemerintah Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya
Authors: Mausimkora Wiliyam Melianus , Anakotta F. , Usmany P.
Published: June 2023

Penelitian yang di lakukan dengan judul Analisis Faktor â€“ Faktor yang mempengaruhi minat PNS dalam melakukan tindakan whistle blowing pada pemerintah kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya.Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh pegawai yang berada pada Badan Pendapatan Daerah, Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kab. MBD, Badan Perencanaan Daerah Kab. MBD dan Badan Keuangan dan Aset Daerah Kab. MBD sedangkan sampel yang di jadikan sebagai unit analisis pengujian adalah sebanyak 25 pegawai .

Teknik Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner sedangkan metode analisis data menggunakan teknis. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian hipotesis diatas dapat diketahui bahwa komitmen organisasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat PNS untuk melakukan tindakan whistle blowing, sementara saluran pelaporan anonim berpengaruh terhadap minat PNS untuk melakukan tindakan whistle blowing. personal cost tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat pegawai pemerintah Daerah Sleman untuk melakukan whistleblowing. Sedangkan reward berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat melakukan whistleblowing.
Pengaruh Penerapan Green Accounting dan Kinerja Lingkungan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2018-2020
Authors: Sapulette Shella Gilby , Limba Franco Benony
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan green accounting dan kinerja lingkungan terhadap nilai perusahaan pada perusahaan-perusahan dalam sektor manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini mengunakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI pada periode 2018 hingga 2020 dan data peringkat kinerja lingkungan (PROPER) yang diambil dari Kementerian Kehutanan dan Lingkungan Hidup. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 19 perusahaan sector manufaktur dan teknik analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa variabel green accounting tidak berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan sedangkan variable kinerja lingkungan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap variabel nilai perusahaan.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Perpajakan, Sanksi Pajak dan Kesadaran Wajib Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Membayar Pajak
Authors: Latuamury Jabida , Usmany Alfrin Ernest Marthen
Published: June 2023

Perpajakan Indonesia memiliki potensi sangat besar, dengan sumber penerimaan pajak meliputi pajak pusat dan pajak daerah, namun kondisi perpajakan Indonesia masih cukup mengkhawatirkan dikarenakan tingkat kepatuhan wajib pajak terus mengalami penurunan selama beberapa tahun terkahir. Mekanisme pelaporan yang belum optimal dapat mempengaruhi posisi perpajakan yang bermanfaat bagi kelangsungan pembangunan nasional. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis Pengaruh Pengetahuan Perpajakan, Sanksi dan Kesadaran Wajib Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Membayar Pajak  (Studi Empiris Pada UMKM di Kota Ambon). Metode penelitian menggunakan model regresi berganda dengan pengujian hipotesis meliputi pengetahuan perpajakan, sanksi dan kesadaran wajib pajar dalam membayar pajak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa parameter penelitian pengetahuan perpajakan, sanksi dan kesadaran wajib memiliki pengaruh signfikan terhadap kepatuhan membayar pajak dengan model regresi yang memiliki koefisien dan konstanta model yang kuat dan signifikan pada taraf kepercayaan 95%. Pengetahuan mengenai peraturan perpajakan, sanksi dan kesadaran pajak memiliki pengaruh positif dalam meningkatkan kemauan wajib pajak untuk membayar pajak, karena wajib pajak yang sudah memahami peraturan perpajakan.
Pengaruh Intelektual Capital Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Kamaruddin Sitti Fatimah , Fauzan M. Rifkhi
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Human Capital Efficiency, Structural Capital Efficiency dan Capital Employed Efficiency terhadap Return of Asset pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI. Data dalam penelitian ini, diperoleh dari laporan keuangan perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dengan cara melakukan observasi dengan berkunjung ke Pusat Informasi Pasar Modal (PIPM) Metode analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial Human Capital Efficiency dan Capital Employed Efficiency berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Return of Asset, sedangkan Structural Capital Efficiency berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Return of Asset.
ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM USING ANFIS WITH ISOLATED MODE
Authors: Sharma Sourabh , Tirole Ritesh
Published: June 2023

This paper shows performance investigation on enhance efficiency of standalone solar energy conversion system using ANFIS based MPPT controller. Now a days many researches are going in the field of renewable energy technologies to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Due to the Intermittent nature of renewable sources, operating standalone operation of them is highly unreliable causes interruption in power supply to the load. A solar photovoltaic system with MPPT based on Adaptive-Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) is used for stable operation and to meet the supply with the load demand. The application of ANFIS based MPPT technique requires detailed study and analysis of the Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) system. Adaptive-Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System based MPPT technique is used along with Solar PV system as they can provide fast and accurate response to various environmental conditions. The Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm is used to train the neural network for MPPT in the photovoltaic system. This developed control strategy is able to control the devices and various power interface circuitry used therein. The main aim of this paper is to ensure a maximum power output coordinating appropriate control strategy with sources & compare the performance analysis of the ANFIS based MPPT with conventional incremental conductance based MPPT for the SPV system. The simulation studies have been carried out to find out the SPV system performance with different input conditions such as typical solar radiation and temperature. The Simulation test results show variable power generation and verifies that the performance of the integrated system with this control strategy is effective for the real-time installation. The simulation results shows that the performance of this developed control strategy for receiving maximum power output from the standalone SPV system is farfetched. Simulation test results show variable power generation and verify the performance of the integrated system with control strategy is overall effective for real-time installation. The developed system is essential in an isolated region where an existing grid is unable to supply secure power generation and system is beneficial with smartly feed ultimate power generation sources.
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: APPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES AFTER COVID-19
Authors: Saraswat Shweta , Keswani Bright , Saraswat Vrishit
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 outbreak served as a stark reminder that the global community is not fully prepared for pandemics. In order to effectively deal with potential future health risks, such as diseases that might be more lethal and widespread than COVID-19, strong and adaptable health systems will need to be built. The provision of relief by the government in the form of aid for healthcare and contingency planning becomes a source of delight in light of the insights gained from the present predicament. The advancement of general healthcare as well as the identification and control of epidemics might benefit significantly from the use of AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has expanded more rapidly in recent years as a direct result of the pandemic; yet, there are still a great number of challenging issues that need to be handled before the approaches can be used in real-world contexts. It is imperative that the World Health Organization's Department of Health Research and Technology, which is in charge of digitizing COVID-19, be established in order to provide assistance to nations whose levels of digital development differ greatly. The World Health Organization (WHO) is dedicated to assisting nations in the use of these cutting-edge technologies in order to improve the ability of health systems to respond to outbreaks and prevent future ones.
A SURVEY OF RECENT STUDIES INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL OF DEEP LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CATEGORIZING BREAST CANCER
Authors: Saraswat Shweta , Keswani Bright , Saraswat Vrishit
Published: June 2023

This paper provides a summary of recent investigations on the use of algorithms based on deep learning for detecting and classifying breast cancer, with the goal of improving timely diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Machine learning has an accuracy of 91% in identifying cancer, whereas human specialists have an accuracy of just 79%. In this study, we analyze and contrast the two most current machine learning algorithms for detecting and classifying breast cancer: RetinaNet and YOLO (You Only Look Once). This study adds support to the theory that machine learning-based technologies may be able to make more precise diagnoses of cancer than human doctors. When compared to other breast cancer screening and categorization systems using prominent public datasets, RetinaNet and YOLO fared the best.
SOLAR COLLECTORS AND A HELIOSTAT PLANT ANALYSIS: A REVIEW
Authors: Meena Nisha , Kumar Kapil , Swami Ekta , Jhamb Sandeep
Published: June 2023

Since the greenhouse effect of overconsumption of fossil fuels is the cause of global warming, efforts have been made in recent decades to replace coal, oil and natural gas with solar energy. Solar cookers, photovoltaic (PV) panels, solar thermal collectors, concentrating solar power plants, and other methods is applicable to harness the sun's energy and bury it into heat and electrical energy. Focusing primarily on solar panels, the purpose of this discussion is to introduce various solar panel systems such as: As an example, we study a molten salt cavity receiver's and heliostat collector's energy and exertion. Finally, we present some methods to optimize plant performance by calculating cycle energy and exergy losses.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND SPEED CONTROL USING INDIRECT VECTOR CONTROLLED FOR INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVES
Authors: Ojha Kuldeep , Sharma Sourabh , Tirole Ritesh
Published: June 2023

This paper presents the speed control scheme of an indirect vector-controlled induction motor (IM) drive. PWM controlling scheme is based on Voltage source inverter type space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) and the Conventional-PID controller or Fuzzy-PID controller is employed in closed-loop speed control. Decoupling of the stator current into torque and flux producing (d-q) current components model of an induction motor is involved in the indirect vector control. The torque component Iq current of an IM is developed by an intelligent-based Fuzzy PID controller. Based on settling time and dynamic response the performance of the Fuzzy Logic Controller is compared with that of the PID Controller to sudden load changes. It provides better control of motor torque with high dynamic performance. The simulated design is tested using various toolboxes in MATLAB. Simulation results of both controllers are presented for comparison.
VALIDACIÓN DE ESCALA PARA PROYECTOS DE VINCULACIÓN UNIVERSTARIOS EN EDUCACIÓN INCLUSIVA (PUVEI)
Authors: Cevallos Solorzano Kenia Fernanda , Anchundia Piloso Maricarmen  Vanessa , Rodríguez Zambrano Arturo Damian
Published: June 2023

La validación de instrumentos es la principal forma de garantizar que los resultados de las investigaciones científicas y procesos de intervención demuestren credibilidad. Los proyectos de vinculación deben ser pertinentes, relevantes y demostrar un impacto. La pertinencia académica se refiere, por una parte, a la vinculación de los resultados de investigación con necesidades específicas de las instituciones educativas, el currículum y la formación para el campo laboral. La relevancia, por su parte, hace referencia a la idoneidad, valor e importancia del recurso informativo para el proyecto o investigación que se esté desarrollando. Implica la presentación de evidencias verificables que establecen a dicho recurso informativo como confiable. Finalmente, el impacto siempre supone algún tipo de alteración en las características de un objeto o problema, aunque ello pueda ser únicamente en una porción del objeto dependiendo de dónde se genere este. El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo validar un instrumento para medir la pertinencia, relevancia e impacto de los proyectos en educación inclusiva de la carrera de Educación Especial de la Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí. Se escogió un diseño no experimental, cuantitativo, trasversal. Para ello, se procedió a la validación con la presencia de 8 expertos que conocen el tema y la aplicación piloto a 36 participantes del proyecto. Se encontraron altos niveles de confiabilidad en las pruebas de Aiken, el índice de confiabilidad por el Alfa de Cronbach y la prueba de confiabilidad total. Se examinaron las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento, mostrando relaciones significativas entre las dimensiones.
Status Resistensi Nyamuk Aedes Albopictus Terhadap Insektisida Sipermetrin Di Pelabuhan Meral Kabupaten Karimun Provinsi Kepulauan Riau Tahun 2022
Authors: Kurnia Risman , Safitri Mutia Dian , Zufri Armen , Putra Rizki Maisar
Published: June 2023

The use of cypermethrin insecticide is one of the strategies in vector control that has been carried out by the Port Health Office of Karimun Regency. It is necessary to evaluate the use of insecticides because of the threat of resistance in controlling dengue hemorrhagic fever. The purpose of this study was to determine the resistance of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes to cypermethrin insecticides in the Meral Port area at the Port Health Office of Karimun Regency. This type of research was a quasi-experimental with a posttest only control group design. The population of this study was Aedes albopictus mosquitoes in the Meral Port area while the samples taken were 100 Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. The results showed that the resistance status of the Aedes albopictus mosquito to cypermethrin in the Meral Harbor area was in the vulnerable category with a mortality percentage of >98%. The Port Health Office of Karimun Regency is expected to be able to evaluate and follow up regularly on vector control activities that have been carried out in the Meral Port area and the need to periodically test mosquito susceptibility to insecticides with different methods. It is necessary to rotate the use of insecticides for mosquito control and re-do mosquito nest eradication (PSN) in the Meral Port area.
The effects of age on antibody response towards COVID-19 vaccination: A Systematic Review
Authors: Gautama Hendra Ikhwan , Soegiarto Gatot , Wulandari Laksmi
Published: June 2023

Background: Mortality rate of COVID-19 infection isexceptionally high in the older population. Various vaccines are being rapidly developed as an attempt to halt the pandemic. Although vaccination has been effective in reducing mortality and hospitalization rate in recent months, lower vaccine effectiveness has been reported among older adults.

Aim: This review aims to evaluate and summarize current evidence on the effect of age on antibody response towards COVID-19 vaccines. 

Methods: Literature search was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect and ProQuest for studies published up to 9th October 2022. The selected studies were assessed The Joanna Briggs critical appraisal tools. Qualitative analysis was then performed for the final studies.

Result: A final of 9 studies were included in this review. A majority of the studies evaluated the responses of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 vaccine, while 1 study investigated the response towards ChAdOx1 vaccine. Outcomes were measured in term of IgG antibody levels or serum neutralization. Most studies demonstrated significantly lower antibody response and neutralization in older adults compared to younger vaccinees after administration of first and second vaccine dose. However, two studies reported no significant difference in vaccine responses across age groups after third dose administration.

Conclusion: This systematic review highlights lowerimmunogenicity towards COVID-19 vaccines in older population. Further research into strategies to improve vaccine responses in the elderly is required to provide sufficient protection for this vulnerable group.

 

Keywords: COVID-19 vaccine, antibody, neutralization, age, elderly
Pengaruh Kangaroo Mother Care terhadap Self Rfficacy pada Ibu Primipara MOTHER CARE TERHADAP SELF EFFICACY MENYUSUI PADA IBU PRIMIPARA
Authors: Tobing Pelita Christina L. , Hanum Parida , Sihombing Parlaungan Widya Lora
Published: June 2023

Failure to give exclusive breastfeeding to infants can be caused by factors in the mother's condition such as the mother's confidence or self-efficacy to provide breast milk to her baby. Most primipara mothers have low self-efficacy due to difficulties going through a role transition period and carrying out the demands of their new role as mothers. Kangaroo mother care is a method of skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby (skin-to-skin contact). In kangaroo method care, breast milk can always be available and very easy to obtain, because the baby is near the mother's breast so that the baby can suckle whenever the baby wants it and also increases the mother's bonding so that it can increase the mother's self-efficacy thereby increasing the success of the breastfeeding process. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of kangaroo mother care on breastfeeding self-efficacy in primiparous mothers at RSU Royal Prima Medan in 2022. This type of research is a quasy experiment using a posttest only control group design. The results of the Independent T-Test test obtained a p-value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05 (0.000 <0.05), so that we can state that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. In conclusion, there is the effect of kangaroo mother care on breastfeeding self-efficacy in primiparous mothers at Royal Prima Medan General Hospital in 2022. It is hoped that this research can provide information that kangaroo mother care is very important and useful because it can increase breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Key words: Kangaroo Mother Care, ASI, Self Efficacy, Breastfeeding
Pengaruh Baby SPA terhadap Kenaikan Berat Badan Bayi di Klinik Cinta Medika 4.0 Parung Panjang Bogor Tahun 2022
Authors: Sumiyati Iis , Djami Moudy E U , Simatupang Erna J , Pusmaika Rangga , Novrida Yizri
Published: June 2023

Children's growth and development is one of the focuses in health development. Based on a survey of Indonesian nutrition studies, the prevalence of malnutrition in Indonesia is still high. The high number of cases gives an idea that there are still many babies who have growth problems. Such growth is closely related to weight. One of the ways to increase weight is with the baby spa method. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Baby Spa on increasing the weight of babies aged 6-12 months at the Cinta Medika 4.0 clinic in 2022. This study uses a quasi-experimental approach with a one-groups pre and posttest research design. The sampling technique is based on the cross-sectional method with a total population of 30 babies and the samples used are 30 babies. Based on the sipel paired test results in the Baby group, the Asymp value was obtained. Sig (2-tailed)=0.000 or pvalue < 0.05, meaning that there is an effect of baby spa on increasing baby weight. Conclusion: The influence of baby spas on the increase in baby weight proves that baby spas increase weight faster in babies.
Analisis Pengetahuan dengan Perilaku Merokok pada Remaja
Authors: Kurniawan Budi , Ayu Mayang Sari
Published: June 2023

Smoking behavior is a problem that is detrimental to public health. Indonesia is a country with the third most active smokers globally. The increase in the number of smokers is increasing in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and smoking behavior in adolescents. This type of research is an explanatory research survey with a cross-sectional study approach. The data analysis used was univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test statistic at the 95% confidence level. The population of the study was all students at the Harapan Bangsa Private Vocational High School, Tanjung Morawa, North Sumatra Province, amounting to 674 people. Determination of the research sample using the cluster sampling technique of 87 people, of which 33 people (37.9%) were smokers and 54 people were not smokers. The results of this study indicate that the knowledge of most students about smoking is quite good (60%). Based on the results of the statistical test analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between knowledge and adolescent smoking behavior with a value of p = 0.027, OR= 4,688. Suggestion: it is suggested to the Harapan Bangsa Private Vocational High School in Tanjung Morawa to implement a No-Smoking Area in schools. Forming a task force to oversee the implementation of smoking-free areas in the school environment went w
Analisis Hubungan Shift Kerja dan Situasi Kerja dengan Kelelahan Kerja pada Security di PT XYZ Balikpapan
Authors: Yuliana Lina , Kamma Jordan Dearvin Krisda , Fuadi Yan
Published: June 2023

fatigue is a problem that often occurs in the workplace, including security workers. Fatigue is a process that results in a decrease in welfare, capacity or performance as a result of work activities caused by several factors, namely work shifts and work situations will cause fatigue. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between work shifts and work situations with fatigue in security at PT XYZ Balikpapan. The research method used a quantitative research using a cross sectional study design. The research instrument used the Industrial Fatigue Research Committee (IFRC) questionnaire. The results of this study were 20 security who worked in a shift system who had low fatigue as many as 20 people (40%), who had moderate fatigue as many as 15 people (30%), who had heavy fatigue as many as 11 people (22%), while who had very severe fatigue as many as 4 people (8%). For comfortable work situations as many as 45 people (90%), less comfortable as many as 5 people (10%), very uncomfortable none. The results of the analysis using the Spearman Rho test obtained a p value = 0.000 where p <0.05 which means there is a relationship between work shifts and fatigue and work situations obtained p value = 0,018 where p <0.05 which means there is a relationship between work situations with fatigue.
Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kepatuhan Pengobatan Pasien Hemodialisa di Rumah Sakit H. Adam Malik Medan
Authors: Syihab Nurhayati , Nyorong Mappeaty , Nuraini Nuraini
Published: June 2023

Hemodialysis is a treatment that is carried out for patients with chronic kidney failure in order to survive, however, this action has side effects on the patient's physical and psychological condition, hemodialysis is a replacement treatment for patients with terminal stage chronic kidney failure, so that kidney function is replaced with a tool called dyalizer, in this dyalizer the process of transferring dissolved substances in the blood into the dialysis fluid and vice versa. The research method is an analytical survey with a cross sectional approach. The sample used is total sampling where the entire population is the research sample, namely all patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. The statistical test used is the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The results showed that the factors related to adherence to treatment for hemodialysis patients were knowledge (p= 0.000 < 0.005), access to health facilities (p = 0.031 < 0.05), family support (p = 0.001 <0.05), and support from health workers (p = 0.011). <0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that the factors that influenced adherence to treatment were knowledge (p = 0.002 < 0.05) and family support (p = 0.005 < 0.05). And the most dominant factor influencing is the influence of family support factors (p = 0.016 < 0.005) with an Exp (B) value of 13,761. Bad public health behavior can occur due to a lack of public knowledge and understanding of the disease and its risks so that the community does not know how to act so that the disease is not more at risk. To improve adherence to treatment for hemodialysis patients, it is necessary to increase knowledge and good support from the family, by intervening through education related to hemodialysis and approaches with the patient's family.
How can we help a student with Asperger syndrome to avoid the illusion of linearity?
Authors: Rizos Ioannis , Foykas Evaggelos
Published: June 2023

The choice of appropriate educational materials, visual or physical, for teaching mathematics to children on the autism spectrum, is an important topic in the context of inclusive education. In this article we first focus on some theoretical issues concerning the manipulative material, on the teaching of proportional quantities in the Greek high school and the difficulties it presents, as well as on the Asperger syndrome. We present the design, the implementation and the basic results of a teaching intervention conducted in a 14-year-old student with Asperger syndrome studying in the 8th grade of a high school in Greece on the use of manipulative materials for solving authentic real-world and word mathematical problems. The research showed that the student understood the differences between the real analogy and the illusion of linearity inherent in the problems he was given to solve using manipulatives. The paper concludes with suggestions, perspectives and limitations for teaching proportion problems and the tackle of the illusion of proportionality using manipulatives.
Examining pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards mathematics teaching and learning
Authors: Kabbah Samuel Kwasi , Kabe Saviour Kofi , Ametepey Julius Kudjo , Akosah Ernest Frimpong , Tsitsia Bernice Yawa
Published: June 2023

The study examined pre-service teachers’ perceptions of learning mathematics. The study involved a total of 482 teacher-trainees from chosen colleges of education in Ghana. The study’s methodology was quantitative. With the help of a structured survey questionnaire, the main data was gathered. The questionnaire was broken down into four sections (or constructs), including the students’ self-sufficiency in learning mathematics, their perception of how learning mathematics has affected them, their concerns about learning mathematics, and their evaluations of Mathematics teaching. The constructs’ respective Cronbach’s alpha reliability analysis values are 0.96, 0.90, 0.96, and 0.93, respectively. The majority of the students demonstrated a high level of independence in their mathematics learning, according to the results of the teacher trainees’ self-sufficiency assessments. The results also showed that 74.3% can solve math problems even when they struggle with a mathematics course; 53.6% have less trouble learning mathematics; 65.7% find solving mathematics problems to be very satisfying; and 60.2% have a lot of self-confidence in learning mathematics. Then, 63.7% of the students said they also really enjoyed mathematics. A total of 82.4% of students agreed that learning mathematics has a variety of positive effects on one’s life. However, the mean value of about 2.8% confirmed that the majority of students disagreed with the claim that “the tutors incorporate information and communication technologies (ICTs) into the teaching of mathematics.” The study suggests mathematics tutors at the colleges make efforts to incorporate ICTs in lessons, and management at the colleges also provide enough ICT resources and equipment to facilitate ICT integration.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO SOCIAL DOS PACIENTES COM SUSPEITA DE CÂNCER DE PELE NO DISTRITO FEDERAL, BRASIL
Authors: Alves Teixeira Mihari , McManus Concepta , Maria Costa Pinheiro. Ana , Benévolo Carolina , Guedes Oliva Fernandes Andréia , Ribeiro soares dos santos Lorena , Baraldi Solange
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: Conhecer o perfil epidemiológico e social dos pacientes com suspeita de câncer de pele, atendidos no Ambulatório de Dermatologia de Hospital Público de Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brasil. Método: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo, retrospectivo, de corte transversal. Utilizou-se um formulário para sistematizar informações dos pacientes atendidos e encaminhados para cirurgia por suspeita de câncer de pele. A análise estatística e mensuração da incidência da ocorrência de câncer de pele foi realizada pelo Programa SAS (Statistical Analysis System Inc, Cary, Carolina do Norte). Resultados: Foram selecionados 180 pacientes a partir dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Destes, 55% corresponderam ao gênero feminino e 43,9% ao gênero masculino, tendo a maioria (28,3%) idade entre 70 a 80 anos. Em relação à profissão/grau de escolaridade, 55,6% não tinham informações registradas e constatado grau de escolaridade dos demais na seguinte composição: 1º grau incompleto (8,9%), 2º grau incompleto (5,6%) e apenas 1,1% com ensino superior completo. O Carcinoma Basocelular (67,2%) revelou-se o mais incidente, com lesões na face (65,6%) seguida dos membros superiores (13,3%). Conclusão: Constatou-se uma prevalência considerável de fragilidade em idosos com Doença de Pele (DP), cujas variáveis de idade, gênero e localização das lesões cancerígenas podem interferir na piora da capacidade funcional e, consequentemente, da qualidade de vida dessa população. É importante que os profissionais de saúde realizem promoção de saúde sensibilizando os pacientes quanto aos possíveis meios para proteção da pele e acesso em tempo oportuno para diagnosticar lesões.
Dönüştürücü, Eleştirel ve Politik Bir Sinemanın İmkânı: Guy Ernest Debord Sineması
Authors: SATICI Hale
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmada, Guy Ernest Debord’un teorisinde ve her biri ayrı bir manifesto olan filmlerinde dile getirdiği gösteri kavramına ve eleştirisine odaklanılmıştır. Debord, tüm gerçekliğin bir yanılsama olarak imajlara indirgendiğini ve gösteriye dönüştüğünü ifade eder. Ona göre kitle iletişim araçları ve özellikle de sinema sahte gerçekliği yeniden üreterek gösteriye hizmet eden araçlardır. Bu çalışmada Guy Ernest Debord’un gösteri teorisinden hareketle, onun yaşamı, eleştirisi ve sineması odağa alınmıştır. Çalışmada Debord’un filmlerine başvurularak gösteriye dair eleştirel bir analiz ortaya konulmakta ve detournement yönteminin eleştirel, politik ve dönüştürücü bir sinema yapmayı mümkün kılıp kılamadığı sorgulanmaktadır.
Volar spanning plate fixation for a distal radius fracture
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Medical University of Gdansk, Poland, Piotrowski Maciej
Published: June 2023

A comminuted distal radial fracture is sometimes so fragmented that it is impossible to treat it with fixation using a plate and screws. In this case, we can perform a bridging fracture and joints with an external fixator or a dorsal spanning plate. Unfortunately, both methods completely immobilize the wrist until the implants are removed. In the article is presented an alternative method of bridge fixation. After fracture bridging with a volar spanning plate, the patient immediately has the possibility of dorsal and volar flexion of approximately 30 degrees in each direction. The study group consists of 6 patients treated surgically with a volar spanning plate after an unsuccessful attempt of stable fixation with a volar plate. 5 patients suffered from a distal radius fracture in the AO classification type C3, and one man with an inveterate dorsal dislocation of the wrist and fracture of the radial styloid process type B1. The volar spanning plate was fixed distally in the scaphoid and lunar, and proximally in the shaft of the radius. All patients achieved bone union. There was no destabilization or any damage of the implant. The average dorsal flexion was 48°, and the palmar flexion was 45°. All patients obtained a satisfactory result according to the Mayo scale, without pain. The volar spanning plate may be indicated when intraoperative fixation by a volar plate turns out to be too optimistic. Compared to the external fixator or the dorsal spanning plate, the volar spanning plate does not distract the midcarpal and carpometacarpal joints. What is more, immediately after the operation, the possibility of dorsal and palmar flexion are approximately 30 degrees in each direction, which improves the quality of life in the first weeks of treatment. After removing the implant, there is still a chance to improve the range of motion of the wrist.
New and Interesting Fungi. 6
Authors: Crous P.W. , Akulov A. , Balashov S. , Boers J. , Braun U. , Castillo J. , Delgado M.A. , Denman S. , Erhard A. , Gusella G. , Jurjević Ž. , Kruse J. , Malloch D.W. , Osieck E.R. , Polizzi G. , Schumacher R.K. , Slootweg E. , Starink-Willemse M. , van Iperen A.L. , Verkley G.J.M. , Groenewald J.Z.
Published: June 2023

Three new genera, six new species, three combinations, six epitypes, and 25 interesting new host and /or geographical records are introduced in this study. New genera:Neoleptodontidium(based onNeoleptodontidium aquaticum), andNothoramularia(based onNothoramularia ragnhildianicola). New species:Acremonium aquaticum(from cooling pad water, USA,Cladophialophora laricicola(on dead wood ofLarixsp., Netherlands),Cyphellophora neerlandica(on lichen on brick wall, Netherlands),Geonectria muralis(on moss growing on a wall, Netherlands),Harposporium illinoisense(from rockwool, USA), andNeoleptodontidium aquaticum(from hydroponic water, USA). New combinations:Cyphellophora deltoidea(based onAnthopsis deltoidea),Neoleptodontidium aciculare(based onLeptodontidium aciculare), andNothoramularia ragnhildianicola(based onRamularia ragnhildianicola). Epitypes:Cephaliophora tropica(from water, USA),Miricatena prunicola(on leaves ofPrunus serotina, Netherlands),Nothoramularia ragnhildianicola(onRagnhildiana ferruginea, parasitic onArtemisia vulgaris, Germany),Phyllosticta multicorniculata(on needles ofAbietis balsamea, Canada),Thyronectria caraganae(on twigs ofCaragana arborescens, Ukraine), andTrichosphaeria pilosa(on decayedSalixbranch, Netherlands). Furthermore, the higher order phylogeny of three genera regarded asincertae sedisis resolved, namelyCephaliophora(Ascodesmidaceae, Pezizales),Miricatena(Helotiales,Leotiomycetes), andTrichosphaeria(Trichosphaeriaceae,Trichosphaeriales), withTrichosphaeriaceaebeing an older name forPlectosphaerellaceae.
العلاقات السكانية والمكانية للأحياء السكنية لمدينة النعمانية للفترة
Authors: جبار كريم بيداء , أ.د لطيف هاشم كزار المياحي
Published: June 2023

المستخلص/

ان دراسة تمركز السكان هو الكشف عن العلاقة بين توزيع السكان والمكان الذي يعيشون فيه ومعرفة التباين في التوزيع الجغرافي والهدف من معرفة نمط التركيز السكاني الذي يعد من الامور المهمة على انتشار السكان ومكان تركزهم وهناك عدد من المقاييس الإحصائية التي توضح تمركز السكان او انتشارهم او تبعثرهم حول مركز محدد .