bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acil servise başvuran yaşlı bireylerde bakım bağımlılığının kırılganlık düzeyine etkisi
Authors: GÖKGÖZ Rabia , KÜTMEÇ YILMAZ Cemile
Published: June 2023

Amaç: Yaşlanma ile birlikte ortaya çıkan fonksiyonel kayıplar, psikolojik değişiklikler, komorbiditelerin artması ve çoklu ilaç kullanımı gibi birçok faktör yaşlılarda hem kırılganlık hem de bakım bağımlılığı riskini arttırmaktadır. Bu çalışma, acil servise başvuran yaşlı bireylerde bakım bağımlılığının kırılganlık düzeyine etkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tasarımdaki bu çalışma Mayıs 2021 – Ocak 2022 tarihleri arasında bir devlet hastanesinin acil servisine başvuran 202 yaşlı birey ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında “Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu”, “Edmonton Kırılganlık Ölçeği (EKÖ)” ve “Bakım Bağımlılığı Ölçeği (BBÖ)” kullanılmıştır. Veriler Spearman korelasyon testi ve Çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 71,56±6,10 olup, %61,9’unun kadın, %51,5’inin evli ve %60,9’unun eğitim durumunun ilköğretim düzeyinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada yaşlı bireylerin %67,3’ü kendini yaşlı hissettiğini, %29,7’si yaşlılığı kötü bir durum olarak değerlendirdiğini ve %47’si genel sağlık durumunu orta olduğunu ifade etmektedir. Yaşlı bireylerin Bakım Bağımlılığı Ölçeği toplam puan ortalamasının 69,08 ±12,76 ve Edmonton Kırılganlık Ölçeği toplam puan ortalamasının 7,91±3,11 olduğu saptanmıştır. Katılımcıların %21,8’inin şiddetli, %25,2’sinin orta ve %19,3’ünün hafif kırılganlık düzeyine sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca çalışmada bakım bağımlılığı ile kırılganlık arasında negatif yönde güçlü bir ilişki olduğu (r=-0,812; p
NARRATIVA BIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Klein Carine Luisa
Published: June 2023

O presente artigo visa entender como se dá a construção narrativa biográfica, a partir das estruturas discursivas construídas na manifestação audiovisual. Tal concepção se orienta pela história biográfica de Olga Benário Prestes, uma jovem alemã que se torna comunista e sua militância é praticada, também, no Brasil. Neste estudo são apontados os modos narrativos da biografia fílmica, bem como a relevância na reconstrução de realidades contextuais tendo como ponto de partida o indivíduo biografado.
OLHAR A SI, OLHAR O OUTRO
Authors: Born Patriciane , Cezar Aline Kauana , Lanzer de Oliveira Adriana
Published: June 2023

Este relato desenvolve-se a partir de experiências de mediações e ações educativas, narradas por integrantes da Rede de Mediadores, na exposição Através da Imagem - ano cinco, ocorrida na Galeria de Arte Loide Schwambach – Fundação Municipal de Artes de Montenegro - FUNDARTE em agosto e setembro de 2019.
AS PERFORMANCES DA PRESENÇA
Authors: Dal Bello Márcia Pessoa
Published: June 2023

O presente texto trata do “Estado de Presença”, uma das características responsáveis pela singularidade das práticas docentes de um grupo de dez professores de teatro, os quais parecem conduzir seu fazer pedagógico como uma performance. O que se chama nesta pesquisa de performance docente se refere a um modo de ser professor em que o corpo é utilizado como elemento fundamental na prática pedagógica, com o objetivo de se comunicar com os alunos, nem sempre verbalmente. A presença foi um tema recorrente nas falas dos professores pesquisados. Grande parte deles considera que a “presença artística” os acompanha na atividade docente, entretanto, revelam que não é a mesma presença que apresentam na cena, segundo eles, na docência ela é equalizada de outra forma.
The Violation of Human Rights during the Bakassi Peninsula Conflict from 1965 to 2013
Authors: Achuo Kpwa Stephen
Published: June 2023

The military skirmishes over the Bakassi peninsula between Cameroon and Nigeria was as a result of the vestiges of colonialism and the discovery of large deposits of natural resources in the area. This study explores the violations of human rights in the Bakassi peninsula during the Bakassi conflict. The study mainly explores how, when and where these human rights abuses were committed, and to a lesser extent why and who committed these abuses. The study adopts the qualitative research method and from it, historical consolidation and content analyses in terms of data collection. The use of secondary data, applied with the thematic approach in this study brings to the fore that there were lots of human rights violations during the Bakassi conflict in the Bakassi peninsula. This study could be utilised by researchers and policy makers to understand human rights trends in the Bakassi peninsula area.

Keywords: Cameroon, Nigeria, Violations, Human Rights, Bakassi Peninsula Conflict
EMPOWERMENT OF KARANG TARUNA THROUGH DIGITALMARKETING TO INCREASE BRANDING OF FISHING POND TOURISM IN PLUMBON VILLAGE, SIDOARJO
Authors: Sari Amillia Kartika , AJ Amrina Rosyada , Suhudi Makhrus Minas , Najoan Brayen , Salsabilla Navila Azka , Mordova Intan , Fadilah Dinda Nuraini , Azizu Inas Al , Ruspitasari Dita , Safainsaurel Nataniela , Abdillah Muhammad Syiva , Mubarrokah Aldila deselma
Published: June 2023

Background: Digital tourism marketing is an effort to promote and market an area or tourist attraction using digital media. Sidoarjo regency is one of the regencies in east java that has potential villages to become tourist villages, which is Plumbon Village. However, the potential and natural resources that support it to be developed are less than optimal in terms of tourism branding due to the lack of knowledge about digital marketing so that reach of the tourism is still low. This activity is in accordance with SDGs point 4 and 8 namely Quality Education and Decent Work and economic growth. Objective: The activities of this Village Community Empowerment Program are (1) increasing the knowledge of Karang Taruna Cahaya Muda members regarding digital marketing (2) providing a forum for Karang Taruna Cahaya Muda members to develop village potential through various digital marketing platforms (3) provide various trainings on digital marketing to improve the skills of Karang Taruna members. Methode: This activity uses counseling and training methods regarding digital marketing. The location of the activity is in Plumbon Village, Porong, Sidoarjo. The participants of the activity are members of the young light cadet reef. Evaluation of activities is carried out using the post-test method and focus group discussion to evaluate the results of training. Result: There is an increase in knowledge about digital marketing. Counseling participants managed to obtain an average post-test score of 70.0 from the previous only 20.0. Then, with intensive training in website and social media management, content creation, and design, it succeeded in increasing the skills of participants to 75.0 from previously only 15.0. In addition, an increase also occurred in the number of online visitors (website and social media visitors) and offline visitors. Counseling and training participants including members of Karang Taruna Cahaya Muda are expected to continue to actively manage the digital marketing platform that has been created for branding fishing pond tours. Conclusion: This activity received positive support from the village head and members of the cadet reef who participated in the counseling and training showed high enthusiasm. Through this program, cadet coral members are able to increase their knowledge and skills regarding digital marketing to branding BUMDES PONTRAS in regional and national coverage.
Keyword: digital marketing, quality education, decent work and economic growth counselling, training, tourism village
PREVENTION OF COVID-19 INFECTION DURING DENTUREREPAIR FOR DENTAL ARTISAN IN LAMONGAN CITY
Authors: KUSDARJANTI ENDANG , Setyowati Okti , Nurhalimah Anisa , Sujati  , Inayati Eny
Published: June 2023

Background: The lack of dentists in rural and remote areas has resulted in the dental profession being still in demand and in great demand in these areas. They do not have basic knowledge of dentistry and get that knowledge self-taught. The low knowledge of dental artisans on health sciences can cause the actions they take to endanger themselves and the health of consumers. Objective: To provide counseling and workshops on preventing Covid-19 infection during denture repair and manufacture of UV Sterilizers for dental artisans who are members of the  Forum Komunitas Bikin Gigi (FOKABIG) in Kabupaten Lamongan  in order to know the dangers of Covid-19 infection when performing dental repairs and other efforts. what to do to prevent it. Methods: Counseling and workshop on prevention of Covid-19 infection during denture repair and manufacture of UV sterilizer box. Results: This community service program was held in desa Candisari Kecamatan Sambeng Kabupaten Lamongan y by conducting counseling when performing denture repairs to avoid transmission of Covid-19 infection and workshops on making UV sterilization boxes for dental artisans who are members of the  Forum Komunitas Bikin Gigi (FOKABIG).  Conclusion: After attending counseling and workshops to prevent Covid-19 infection during denture repair and manufacture of UV box sterilizers, it is hoped that dental technicians will be able to carry out and run this program and run it regularly in doing so so as to prevent infections that can occur. Keywords: disinfection, denture, resin above, dental artisan
“LET’S MOVE!” CAMPAIGN: EDUCATION AND STIMULATION OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Indah Wiyasihati Sundari , Kinandita Setiawan Hayuris , Sri Rejeki Purwo , Irwadi Irfiansyah
Published: June 2023

The increase in human life expectancy has led to an increase in the number of older adults worldwide, including in Indonesia. The aging population raises sarcopenia as a further problem in geriatric medicine. Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by progressive skeletal muscle mass and strength loss. This syndrome is associated with reduced quality of life, increased risk of falls, and even death. Physical exercise is the only effective intervention strategy. Therefore, we designed this community service program for socializing the healthy lifestyle of the elderly with one focus on physical exercise as a promotive, preventive, and curative effort on the incidence of sarcopenia in the elderly. The method chosen was socialization and educating fifty-two pre-elderly and elderly target partners regarding the healthy lifestyle for the older adults and elderly exercise activities as stimulation. The "Let's Move!" campaign that has been implemented can socialize and increase the knowledge of target partners regarding sarcopenia and physical exercise as an intervention for prevention and treatment. The formulation of the main guidelines for safe exercise for the elderly can be useful for target partners who generally already have one type of condition that limits their ability to carry out activities of daily living.
INCREASING KADER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TODDLER FEEDING PRODUCTS BASED ON HIGH PROTEIN MULTIPURPOSE FLOUR PRODUCTS TO PREVENT TODDLER WASTING IN BULAK DISTRICT, SURABAYA CITY
Authors: Adi, Ir., M.Si Dr. Annis Catur , Mohammad Fahmi Rasyidi  , Wizara Salisa  , Fariani Syahrul  , Santi Martini
Published: June 2023

Wasting is a nutritional problem that is still the focus of attention in the management of health problems in infants and toddlers. The existence of the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered Posyandu service activities for toddlers, so that control over toddler waste has decreased. The role of cadres as the leading pillar in community service, especially with toddlers, is the main focus that needs to be put forward. Increasing the knowledge and skills of cadres is important to improving the quality of service to the community, especially toddlers. This community service aims to increase the role of posyandu cadres in an effort to reduce waste problems through increasing knowledge and developing MP-ASI innovations from high-protein multipurpose flour products. This activity consisted of two methods, namely, TOT (training of trainers) for cadres and mentoring toddler waste by posyandu cadres. Training activities for cadres consist of materials on wasting and prevention efforts as well as training on making MP-ASI based on high-protein multipurpose flour. This community service activity is carried out in the working area of ​​Bulak District with a focus on selected Posyandu with the target of wasting toddlers. The results of this community service activity can be seen in the increase in the knowledge of posyandu cadres in the Bulak District by 16.5% about the problem of toddler wasting. The improvement in the skills of cadres and mothers of toddlers in processing various kinds of toddler food menus based on high-protein multipurpose flour also looks quite good, as evidenced by the success in creating various types of food menus that are directly applied to toddlers. The conclusion in this community service activity is that counseling, training, and assistance provided can increase the knowledge and creativity of posyandu cadres and mothers of toddlers in creating MP-ASI based on high-protein multipurpose flour as an effort to combat wasting.
CAPACITY EXPANSION AND INSTALLATION OF SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE IN SOLAR POWER PLANT SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS FARMER
Authors: Prastio Rizki Putra , Megantoro Prisma , Galih Satrio Jati , Nurkhotib Ihsan , Atthama Nara , Sukmawan Irfan Helmi , Rachman Rizky N. , Mutiarso Ismayahya Ridhan
Published: June 2023

Community service has been carried out in Pasuruan, Eastern Java. A hydroponics farming system, run by a group of farmers in Kecamatan Gempol,  consumes electric energy provided by a 900 Wp solar power system. The power plant is equipped with two batteries, 12 V 100 Ah, with a Depth of Discharge (DoD) of 80% each, which enables the power system to store the energy of 1920 Wh as a reserve. According to the farmer’s report, one of the essential components in the solar power system was damaged twice due to lightning strikes at an adjacent time. Also, the hydroponics system is unable to run all night continuously due to the insufficient capacity of the storage system. Therefore, surge protection devices (SPD) are installed in the solar power plant system to protect crucial components from damage caused by lightning strikes. Furthermore, this activity adds two more batteries to the system that double the energy reserve to extend the operating hours of hydroponics electrical equipment when sunlight is unavailable. The work also created a new hydroponics platform with 126 holes as a part of capacity expansion to meet the market demands. Extra protection against insects is also provided by shielding the hydroponics platforms close to the bushes with the insect net.
IMPROVING COMPETENCY OF POSYANDU CADRES ON EARLY DETECTION OF STUNTING IN LENGKONG VILLAGE, MUMBULSARI, JEMBER
Authors: Maulana Ahmad Najja , Wilujeng Sarono Gayuh , Sulistyaningsih Kalista Riski
Published: June 2023

Penurunan stunting menjadi target utama SDGs pada point kedua. Berdasarkan data tahun 2019, Kabupaten Jember menjadi kota dengan persentase tertinggi kedua untuk kasus stunting di Jawa Timur. Data stunting di Desa Lengkong mengalami penurunan sangat drastis yakni pada perhitungan Februari 2022 sebanyak 329 anak, dan pada Juni 2022 jumlahnya menjadi 4 orang saja. Kader posyandu di Desa Lengkong belum dapat melakukan penghitungan usia, pengukuran antropometri, serta menginterpretasikan hasil pengukuran pada grafik dengan benar. Rencana pemecahan masalah adalah mengadakan pelatihan kader tentang stunting dan pengukuran antropometri. Pada hari pertama dilakukan pemaparan materi. Metode pre-test dan post-test digunakan untuk menyelidiki apakah ada pengaruh pemberian materi terhadap pengetahuan, selanjutnya uji normalitas Shapiro-Wilk dikerjakan untuk mengetahui distribusi data, lalu dilakukan uji Wilcoxon. Pada hari kedua dilakukan demonstrasi pengukuran antropometri. Hari pertama dilaksanakan pada hari kamis, 28 Juli 2022 dan diikuti oleh 29 kader. Hasil analisis deskriptif pre-test didapatkan nilai (Mean = 76,55; SD = 11,109; Median = 80; IQR = 20) dan post-test didapatkan nilai (Mean = 92,07; SD= 11,142; Median= 100; IQR = 10). Hasil uji Wilcoxon, Z score = -4,237; p-value = 0,000 (< 0,05) artinya terdapat perbedaan bermakna antara kelompok pre-test dan post-test. Sehingga pemberian materi stunting dan antropometri secara positif dan signifikan mempengaruhi peningkatan pengetahuan kader mengenai stunting dan antropometri. Hari kedua dilakukan pada hari Jum’at, 29 Juli 2022 dan diikuti oleh 19 kader. Setelah dilakukan demonstrasi para kader dapat melakukan pengukuran antropometri dan  menginterpretasikan data hasil pengukuran antropometri menggunakan grafik pertumbuhan dengan benar.
PROGRAM FOR DRILLING WELLS AND WATER DISTRIBUTION TO OVERCOME THE ANNUAL DROUGHT DISASTER IN PANCOR VILLAGE, SAMPANG, MADURA
Authors: Andriyanto Lucky , Maulydia  , Susila Dedi , Sulistiawan Soni Sunarso , Perdhana Fajar , Rizal M. Masrur , Rahmanto Ilham
Published: June 2023

Clean water is an essential necessity for every living thing. This is because water plays a role in the metabolism of every living thing such as humans, animals and plants. In 2019, when the dry season came, the Sampang Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) released about drought disasters in the area. BPBD has received reports from sub-districts regarding areas potentially affected by drought. The provisional data totaled 64 villages. The purpose of this community service activity is to overcome the problem of annual drought that has hit Sampang residents, especially the community at the As-Salamah Islamic Boarding School Foundation, West Tajjan Hamlet, Pancor Village, Ketapang District, Sampang Madura Regency. With the annual drought disaster that occurs, the Universitas Airlangga community service team plans to make an artesian drilled well that will work together with a team from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. The making of this Drilled Well is expected to be useful for the community in the foundation area of the As-Salamah Sampang Islamic Boarding School as well as for the surrounding residents. In addition to the manufacture of drilled wells, a program will also be created to collect ablution water and rainwater (during the rainy season). This water reservoir can be used to irrigate plants so that plants can grow well even in the dry season.
WEBSITE ONLINE PORTAL DESIGN OF SAJEN VILLAGE, PACET, MOJOKERTO
Authors: Alifian Sukma  , Rachman Sinatriya Marjianto  , Tesa Eranti Putri
Published: June 2023

Perkembangan teknologi yang semakin pesat memungkinkan untuk memperoleh berbagai macam informasi dimanapun dan kapanpun ia berada. Hal tersebut tentu sangat mempengaruhi pola konsumsi masyarakat baik di Indonesia maupun dunia. Indonesia sebagai salah satu negara berkembang dengan potensinya sebagai salah satu destinasi wisata baik lokal maupun mancanegara, tentu sangat bergantung dengan pola konsumsi yang ada pada era informasi saat ini. Fenomena konsumtif di era informasi ini sangat berpotensi dalam meningkatkan performa dari adanya potensi objek wisata di suatu wilayah. Berdasarkan latar belakang masalah tersebut melalui pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan pelatihan teknis diharapkan mampu meningkatkan potensi Desa Sajen sebagai salah satu obyek pariwisata di Jawa Timur, Indonesia. Desa Sajen sendiri memiliki potensi dalam pariwisata yang didukung selain dari sumber daya alamnya, juga didukung dengan potensi-potensi kerajinan dari sumber daya manusia yang ada dan tinggal di Desa Sajen tersebut. Melalui pengabdian masyarakat ini, selain menunjang potensi pariwisata Desa Sajen melalui platform teknologi informasi, juga didukung dengan diadakannya pelatihan teknis mengenai pengelolaan teknologi informasi dan pemasarannya kepada warga Desa Sajen untuk dapat memaksimalkan potensi pariwisata Desa Sajen tersebut. Melalui Prodi D-3 Sistem Informasi mengembangkan sebuah portal online desa sebagai bentuk peningkatan exposure dari informasi dan potensi desa Sajen kepada masyarakat Indonesia.
STEM CELL THERAPY IN STROKE
Authors: Tita Yunia zalni Tita , Tita yunia zalni Tita
Published: June 2023

Stem cells are emerging as an attractive option because of their intrinsic ability as vectors for drug delivery to diseased tissues. The term stem cells or stem cells was first introduced by a Russian histologist, Alexander Maksimov (1874-1928). The purpose of this study is to describe the research and development of stem cell applications for stroke. This study is a literature study (review article) regarding stem cells (stem cells) in stroke which has been discussed in several scientific journals. From several articles that have been collected in giving stem cells to people with stroke, namely in bone marrow. MSC (Mesenchymal Stem Cell) is a multipotent stem cell from bone marrow and Adult SPM and because of its high applicability. Bone marrow is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells so it can be applied to stroke patients.
ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELL THERAPY ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Tandarto Kevin , Yuridian Purwoko Reza , Oktarina Caroline , Jonlean Reganedgary , Irawan Cosphiadi , Abdullah Murdani , Adiwinata Pawitan Jeanne
Published: June 2023

The increasing number of non-communicable diseases demands practical therapy innovations, including adipose-derived stem cell application. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of adipose stem cell therapy on non-communicable disease patients. The method used in this study was a systematic review according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The database search was done on PubMed, Google Scholar, Proquest, and the EBSCO host database between 2016 and 2021. ROBINS-I tool and RoB-2 were used to assess the risk of bias in the clinical trial study. The first literature search identified a total of 2615 articles. After exclusion for some reason, 6 articles were included in this systematic review study. A total of five studies were included in this study. Based on the risk of bias assessment of the included studies, it was found that all studies had a low risk of bias in all domains. This study showed that the efficacy of adipose-derived stem cell therapy was inconsistent; however, the results were promising. In addition, the results showed that adipose-derived stem cell therapy was safe without significant side effects. Further study was needed to identify therapeutic strategies based on Evidence-based Medicine (EBM).
Grapevine yield gap: identification of environmental limitations by soil and climate zoning in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon (South of France)
Authors: Fernandez-Mena Hugo , Guilpart Nicolas , Lagacherie Philippe , Le Roux Renan , Plaige Mayeul , Dumont Maxime , Gautier Marine , Graveline Nina , Touzard Jean-Marc , Hannin Hervé , Gary Christian
Published: June 2023

Often unable to fulfill theoretical production potentials and to obtain the maximum yields set by wine quality labels, many vineyards and cellars need to solve the issue of so-called grapevine yield gaps in order to assure their durability. These yield gaps particularly occur in Mediterranean wine regions, where extreme events have intensified because of climate change. Yield gaps at the regional level have been widely studied in arable crops using big datasets, but much less so in perennial crops, such as grapevine. Understanding the environmental factors involved in yield gaps, such as those linked to climate and soil, is the first step in grapevine yield gap analysis. At a regional scale, there are numerous studies on ‘terroir’ linked to wine typicity and quality; however, none have classified spatial zones based on environmental factors identified as being involved in grapevine yield. In the present study, we aggregated into one big dataset information obtained from producers at the municipality level in the wine region Languedoc-Roussillon (South of France) between 2010 and 2018. We used a backward stepwise model selection process using linear mixed-effect models to discriminate and select the statistically significant indicators capable of estimating grapevine yield at the municipality level. We then determined spatial zones by using the selected indicators to create clusters of municipalities with similar soil and climate characteristics. Finally, we analysed the indicators of each zone related to the grapevine yield gap, as well as the variations among the grapevine varieties in the zones. Our selection process evidenced 6 factors that could explain annual grapevine yield annually (R2 = 0.112) and average yield for the whole period (R2 = 0.546): Soil Available Water Capacity (SAWC), soil pH, Huglin Index, the Climate Dryness Index, the number of Very Hot Days and Days of Frost. The clustering results show seven different zones with two marked yield gap levels, although all the zones had municipalities with no or high yield gaps. On each zone, grapevine yield was found to be driven by a combination of climate and soil factors, rather than by a single environmental factor. The white wine varieties showed larger yield gaps than the red and rosé wine varieties. Environmental factors at this scale largely explained yield variability across the municipalities, but they were not performant in terms of annual yield prediction. Further research is required on the interactions between environmental variables and plant material and farming practices, as well as on vineyard strategies, which also play an important role in grapevine yield gaps at vineyard and regional scale.
Authors: Giamboro Wrego Seno , Hidayat Wahyu , Hamdalah Hafiz , Prasongko Bambang Kuncoro , Utama Bonang Surya , Fathoni Tegar Anandya
Published: June 2023

The Liyangan site is located on the slopes of Mount Sindoro is an ancient residential complex built in a wet area rich in vegetation, fields, and rice fields. Geophysical investigations using the Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Analytic Signal Geomagnetic (ASG) methods were carried out in the study area to determine the rock structure below the surface. Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) data shows that archaeological buildings at the Liyangan site are built on rocks with low resistivity values ​​(<100 ohm.m) which are interpreted as alluvial deposits with high water saturation. The depth of this alluvial deposit is detected to vary between 3-16 meters below the surface and there is bedrock under this alluvial deposit in the form of volcanic rock of Mount Sindoro. These results indicate that the Liyangan Site has a fertile area and is rich in water, allowing past civilizations to develop around the site area. Several anomalies suspected to be buried archaeological structures were also detected in the ERT section with moderate to high resistivity values ​​(1000-5000 ohm.m). The ASG data shows that the Liyangan Site area that is currently being revealed has a low to moderate magnetic intensity value range ((-55)-4.4nT), while the suspected buried site building area has a high magnetic intensity value (>22nT). Through the ASG map, two fault structures were also obtained based on the contrast value of the magnetic intensity which are trending southeast – northwest and northeast – southwest.
Literature Review: Clinical Data Interoperability Models
Authors: Ait Abdelouahid Rachida , Debauche Olivier , Mahmoudi Saïd , Marzak Abdelaziz
Published: June 2023

A medical entity (hospital, nursing home, rest home, revalidation center, etc.) usually includes a multitude of information systems that allow for quick decision-making close to the medical sensors. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is an area of IoT that generates a lot of data of different natures (radio, CT scan, medical reports, medical sensor data). However, these systems need to share and exchange medical information in a seamless, timely, and efficient manner with systems that are either located within the same entity or located in other healthcare entities. The lack of inter and intra entity interoperability causes major problems in the analysis of patient records and leads to additional financial costs (e.g., redone examinations). In order to develop a medical data interoperability architecture model that will allow providers and different actors in the medical community to exchange patient summary information with other caregivers and partners in order to improve the quality of care, the level of data security, and the efficiency of care, we take stock of the state of knowledge.
Assessment of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Cement-Based Materials—Part 2: Perlite Concrete
Authors: Isopescu Dorina Nicolina , Cojocaru Alexandra , Baciu Ioana-Roxana , Maxineasa Sebastian George , Petre Sergiu George
Published: June 2023

There is an international concern for reducing energy consumption and protecting the environment in the construction industry. The energy efficiency of a building depends on the thermal resistance of concrete, and utilizing concrete products with elevated thermal resistance can enhance this aspect. This study analyzes the impact of perlite, as an addition, on the physico-mechanical properties of concrete, with the aim of identifying perlite concrete products that will respond to the improvement of the heat transfer resistance of the building envelope. The study examines the effect of replacing different amounts of concrete aggregates with perlite in percentages of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 100%. The results show that substituting sand with perlite improves the thermal performance of concrete, but its mechanical properties are negatively affected. The research carried out highlighted that perlite can be successfully introduced in the production of concrete blocks used for external non-bearing wall panels, the outstanding feature being the reduction of energy consumption in buildings. Overall, the paper identifies an efficient and environmentally friendly way of using perlite in the construction industry, enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings while minimizing the environmental footprint caused by the construction industry.
Overlapping of Lévai’s and Milson’s E-Tangent-Polynomial Potentials along Symmetric Curves
Authors: Natanson Gregory
Published: June 2023

The paper examines common elements between Lévai’s and Milson’s potentials obtained by Liouville transformations of two rational canonical Sturm-Liouville equations (RCSLEs) with even density functions which are exactly solvable via Jacobi polynomials in a real or accordingly imaginary argument. We refer to the polynomial numerators of the given rational density function as ‘tangent polynomial’ (TP) and thereby term the aforementioned potentials as ‘e-TP’ A special attention is given to the overlap between the two potentials along symmetric curves which represent two different forms of the Ginocchio potential exactly quantized via Gegenbauer and Masjed-Jamei polynomials respectively. Our analysis reveals that the actual interconnection between Lévai’s parameters for these two rational realizations of the Ginocchio potential is much more complicated than one could expect based on the striking resemblance between two quartic equations derived by Lévai for ‘averaged’ Jacobi indexes.
Age Estimation in Human Gait Extraction using A Combination of Multi-Energy Image with Invariant Moment
Authors: Al Musalhi Nasser , Çelebi Erbuğ
Published: June 2023

Accurately estimating a person's age is crucial for identity verification at all critical checkpoints, including airports, land borders, and seaports. Human gait may be used as a biometric identifier and indicator of age, among other things. This study aims to develop methods for estimating a person's age by observing their walk. In this paper, a novel technique for preprocessing the proposed gait dataset has been used by utilizing a combination of the gait energy image (GEI), the accumulated frame difference energy image (AFDEI), and the invariant moment of the image. The proposed technique outperformed state-of-the-art methods in terms of accuracy. The proposed method was tested and evaluated using a convolutional neural network (CNN), and it achieved an average accuracy of 90.35% across 14 different view angles within 5 K-Fold, the proposed method resulted in 94.68% and 94.54% in 30º and 75º view degree respectively. concluding that the approach is effective and promising for estimating age using human gait.
Prospective Cohort Study of Protective Effect of Neonatal Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B Vaccination against Development of Atopic Dermatitis: Interim Results of 18-Month Follow-Up
Authors: Fedoseenko Marina , Petrova Veronika , Namazova-Baranova Leyla
Published: June 2023

Previous studies have shown that immunization within the first hours/days after birth promotes the shift from the intrauterine Th2 immune response toward the Th1 immunity resulting in lower risk of developing allergic diseases. We are currently conducting a prospective cohort study among 307 participants divided into groups based on their TB and hepatitis B vaccination status (vaccinated at birth, within the first 12 months of life or unvaccinated) and also based on whether the participants had factors contributing to the development of allergic diseases. In each group we assessed the fact of primary diagnosis of atopic dermatitis at 12 and 18 months of age. It was demonstrated that atopic dermatitis (AD) was diagnosed from birth to 12 months of age much less frequently in those infants who had received the tuberculosis (TB) vaccine from day 3 to day 7 and hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours of birth, including newborns with a high risk of developing allergic diseases. The probability of onset of AD at 12 and 18 months was also lower in timely vaccinated children, even though a burdened allergic anamnesis starts playing a more central role in development of AD at this age. Our findings testify to the fact that timely BCG-M and hepatitis B vaccination can produce a protective effect against the onset of AD, yet this effect diminishes with aging.
Ciprofloxacin-Loaded Polyvinylpyrrolidone Foils for the Topical Treatment of Wound Infections with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Authors: Rancan Fiorenza , Jurisch Jana , Hadam Sabrina , Vogt Annika , Blume-Peytavi Ulrike , Bayer Ilker S. , Contardi Marco , Schaudinn Christoph
Published: June 2023

Bacterial infections are a constant challenge in the management of acute and chronic wounds. Chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers, have increased significantly in the last years due to the rise of an aging population. A better understanding of the infectious pathophysiological mechanisms is urgently needed along with new options for the treatment of wound infections and wound healing disorders. New advances in the preparation of biocompatible dressing materials that can be loaded with antimicrobial drugs may improve the topical treatment of infected wounds. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial activity of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) foils loaded with ciprofloxacin (Cipro-foils) in the presence of acetic acid as co-solvent. We used ex vivo human wounds that were infected with two bacterial strains: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAO1). The effectiveness of the treatment was demonstrated by the quantification of the living bacteria extracted from the wound and the detection of released immunological mediators in skin extracts and in the skin culture media. We found that Cipro-foils effectively treated the infection with both PAO1 and MRSA. Other than PAO1, MRSA had not proteolytic effects. MRSA infections increased cytokines expression and release. Interestingly, treatment with Cipro-foils could partially counteract these effects.
The Coagulation Profile Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients with Standard and Viscoelastic Point of Care Hemostasis Tests
Authors: Lazarević Milan , Vuković Natalija , Milic Dragan , Kamenov Aleksandar , Peric Velimir , Golubovic Mladjan , Spasic Dimitrije , Stojiljkovic Vladimir , Stosic Marija , Stokanovic Dragana
Published: June 2023

Background and Objectives: Coagulation disorders during COVID-19 infection are associated with poor prognosis and disease severity, because two processes that interfere each other are thrombosis and inflammation. Very important issue for clinicians is timely and adequate hemostasis and inflammation monitoring in order to prevent and treat potentially lethal consequences. Materials and Methods: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Clinical center Nis, Serbia. One hundered fourty two patients presented with COVID-19 ARDS were admitted to the ICU in Clinic for anesthesiology Clinical Center Nis, from 14th April 2020 to 25 th May 2020. On admission blood was collected for biochemical and coagulation testing. The data obtained was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v. 25, Chicago, IL, USA). Results: Among all parameters assessed, mortality was associated with higher age (p<0.05), higher factor I (p<0.05), INR (p<0.001), D-Dimer (p<0.001), ADP (p<0.001), ASPI (p<0.001), TRAP (p<0.001), PSEP (p<0.001), A5 extest (p<0.01), A10 ex test (p<0.01), A5 fib (p<0.001), A10fib (p<0.001) and MCF fib (p<0.001) values, but lower CT extest values (p<0.05). Mortality was associated with extreme values of D-Dimer above 1000 (p<0.001), ADP above 590 (p<0.001), ASPI above 800 (p<0.001), TRAP above 1500 (p<0.001) and PSEP above 1000 (p<0.05). Conclusions: The key to success in the treatment of COVID 19 infection is timely and adequate therapy and patient monitoring, which is impossible without early risk stratification and mortality prediction. Sophisticated hemostasis parameters can contribute to early risk assessment, which was initially performed only on the basis of the patient's clinical status.
Detection and Genetic Characterization of Astroviruses in Brain Tissues of Wild Raccoon Dogs
Authors: Chae Su-Beom , Jeong Chang-Gi , Park Jun-Soo , Na Eun-Jee , Oem Jae-Ku
Published: June 2023

Astroviruses (AstVs) have been detected in a wide range of animal species, including mammals and birds. Recently, a novel AstVs associated with neurological symptoms has been detected in the brain of some mammals. Raccoon dog AstV has been reported recently in China. However, there have been no reports in South Korea. Therefore, the present study aimed to detect and genetically characterize AstVs in intestine and brain tissues of 133 wild raccoon dogs collected in Korea between 2017 and 2019. Seven wild raccoon dogs were positive for AstV, four of which were also detected in brain tissue. Analysis of the capsid protein amino acid sequences of raccoon dog AstVs detected in Korea revealed a high similarity to canine AstVs, suggesting possible interspecies transmission between raccoon dogs and dogs. Phylogenetic and capsid protein amino acid sequence analysis of raccoon dog AstVs detected in brain 17-148B strain belonged to the HMO clade and exhibited conserved sequences found in neurotropic AstVs (NT-AstVs), indicating their potential as NT-AstVs. However, the pathogenicity and transmission routes of the raccoon dog AstV detected in Korea have not yet been elucidated, so further research and continued surveillance for AstV in wild raccoon dogs are needed.
A Comparative Analysis of Two-Phase Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Coefficient and Correlations for Hydrocarbons and Ethanol
Authors: ElFaham Mohamed , Tang Clement C.
Published: June 2023

This study will present a comprehensive review of the two-phase flow boiling heat transfer coefficient of hydrocarbons such propane (R-290), butane (R-600) and iso-butane (R-600a) and ethanol at various experimental conditions. Studying the multiphase flow heat transfer coefficient has a crucial importance for many heat transfer equipment to achieve higher efficiency for more compact design and cost reduction. One reason behind choosing hydrocarbons as refrigerants in this study is because hydrocarbons have zero ozone depletion potential (ODP=0) and insignificant direct global warming potential (GWP = 3). Moreover, thermodynamic and thermophysical characteristics of hydrocarbons qualify them to be a strong candidate for more heat transfer applications. Initially, by constructing a database for the working fluids from various experimental work available in the literature. The current data that this study has collected for the flow boiling of spans wide ranges of parameters, such as: mass flux, heat flux, operating pressure, and saturation temperature, etc. Furthermore, by comparing the experimental multiphase heat transfer coefficient database with the anticipated values of each correlation, the prediction performance of 26 correlations found in the literature was assessed. This study leads to the selection of the best prediction method based on the minimum deviation of predicted results from the experimental database provided by calculated mean absolute error (MAE) from the assessed correlations. The findings of this study can also be useful in the development of more accurate correlation methods for these fluids and improve the prediction of their flow boiling characteristics.
Low Prevalence of Schistosoma mekongi Infection Among Domestic Animals in Southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Authors: Sayasone Somphou , Khattignavong Phonepadith , Keomalaphet Sengdeuane , Prasayasith Phoyphaylinh , Soundala Pheovaly , Sonesimmaly Sannikone , Kumagai Takashi , Phamhaksa Souk , Inthavong Phouth , Hongvanthong Bouasy , TBrey Paul T , Kano Shigeyuki , Iwagami Moritoshi
Published: June 2023

The prevalence of Schistosoma mekongi in humans in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been relatively well monitored and has decreased due to effective interventions such as preventative chemotherapy with mass drug administration of praziquantel and community awareness programs. However, the prevalence among potential domestic reservoir animals remains broadly unclear, except for a few villages in the endemic area. Therefore, we conducted S. mekongi surveys for the domestic animals that had contact with Mekong River water. We conducted a cross-sectional study of the domestic animals in the seven sentinel villages in the Khong and Mounlapamok Districts of Champasak Province in southern Lao PDR in 2018 by random sampling with a statistically reliable sample size. Stool samples of the five predominant domestic animal species, cattle (n = 160), pig (n = 154), buffalo (n = 149), dog (n = 143), and goat (n = 85), were collected and examined by experienced laboratory technicians using parasitological FECT method and the LAMP technique. The microscopic analysis did not detect any eggs of S. mekongi in the stool samples of any animal species. However, S. mekongi DNA was detected by the LAMP test in dog stool samples (0.7%; 1/143). Other helminth eggs were found during our microscopic analysis.
These findings suggested that an intervention for S. mekongi infection should focus solely on human populations. However, periodic surveillance for S. mekongi infection among dogs should be conducted to monitor a possible resurgence of S. mekongi infection in the domestic animal population.
Participative Policy Design to Manage Droughts and Floods in an Arid Region under Climate Change Uncertainty: The Case of Baja California Sur, Mexico
Authors: Ivanova-Boncheva Antonina , Imáz- Lamadrid Miguel Angel , Z-Flores Maria , Cortes-Martinez Mara Y.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Floods can be defined as one of the most frequent and destructive disasters, that cause significant damage to people, while droughts present significant challenges in first place to most vulnerable communities. In consequence, state public policies are essential to manage the risk in the face of both phenomena and contribute to the construction of resilient communities. As a request of the National Water Commission of Mexico (CONAGUA) for the Regional Water Plan (PHR), we designed and applied a methodology based on virtual consultation fora in conjunction with digital survey tools to understand the population's perception of these phenomena. The workshops were organized in the five municipalities of Baja California Sur. Then, we performed an interdisciplinary analysis that combines hydrological considerations with the most critical social, economic, environmental, and law components, applying the PESTEL analysis. The results indicate that there is a clear and widespread awareness that floods and droughts increase the risk to the livelihoods of the population; however, there are deficiencies in different areas, which complicates risk management. Timely information and the inclusion of communities in mitigation and adaptation proposals would allow for achieving more successful cases with the efforts to minimize vulnerabilities and increase the resilience of the population in the face of a changing climate. This must be a collaborative work of the entire society, governmental, social, and private stakeholders.
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Angioplasty Service and Outcome of Patients Treated for Critical Limb Ischaemia: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Rodway Alexander D. , Harris Jenny , Hanna Lydia , Allan Charlotte , Pazos-Casal Felipe , Giltinan Ciara , Dehghan-Nayeri Ali , Santos Andre , Whyte Martin B. , Ntagiantas Nikolaos , Walton Ivan , Brown Richard , Skene Simon S. , Pankhania Ajay , Field Benjamin C.T. , Maytham Gary D. , Heiss Christian
Published: June 2023

We evaluated the impact of COVID-19 restriction on the angioplasty service and outcome of critical limb ischaemia (CLI) patients undergoing lower limb angioplasty in a UK secondary care setting. Consecutive patients were analysed retrospectively. Pre-COVID-19 (08/2018-02/2020), 106 CLI-patients (91% Fontaine 4; 60% diabetes mellitus) and during COVID-19 (03/2020-07/2021) 94 patients were treated (86% Fontaine 4; 66% diabetes mellitus). While the average monthly number of patients treated did not change, the proportion of day cases significantly increased (53% to 80%) and hospitalised patients decreased. Patients treated in <=14/5 days after referral significantly increased to 64/63%. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (30-day/1-year) showed that neither wound healing nor mortality were significantly changed during COVID-19. In day cases, 1-year but not 30-day major amputations significantly increased, and clinically driven target lesion revascularisation decreased during COVID-19. 1-year mortality was significantly worse in hospitalised as compared to day cases (14% vs 43%) at similar wound healing rates (83% vs 84%). The most frequent known-causes-of-death were infectious disease (64%) and cardiovascular (21%) was less frequent. Despite COVID-19 restriction a safe and effective angioplasty service was maintained while shortening waiting times. Very high mortality rates in hospitalised patients may indicate that CLI should be treated more aggressively and earlier.