bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AND ITS HEALTH IMPACTS AMONG B.SC. (HONS.) NURSING STUDENTS
Authors:   B. Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 4th year students, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur., a Pooja , Devi Pooja ,   B. Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 4th year students, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur., Panwar Pooja ,   B. Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 4th year students, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur., b Pushpa ,   B. Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 4th year students, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur., Yadav Raksha ,   B. Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 4th year students, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur., Kumar Ashok ,   Associate Professor, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur.
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Smartphone overuse is a dependence syndrome seen among certain smartphone users. Some smartphone users exhibit problematic behaviors related to smartphone overuse. Smartphone addiction causes certain health impacts and changes in health. Present studywas conducted to assess the smartphone addiction and its health impacts among the B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing students at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur. Methodology:Descriptive survey design was used and a total of 148 samples were selected from B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing students of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpurafter considering inclusion and exclusion criteria by total enumeration sampling technique. Data was collected by using self-structured questionnaire on personal variables, Likert scale to assess smartphone addiction and a three-point rating scale on health impacts of smartphone addiction. Results: On evaluation, 57.43% students were having moderate level of smartphone addiction. Most of the students reported checking their smart phone many times a day even when there was nothing new and checking right after waking up also felt the need to shorten smart phone use time. The commonest health impacts of smart phone addiction were poor concentration,inadequate sleep hours,headacheand tiredness.There was significant association between duration of smart phone use, Self-evaluation of smartphone addiction with the smartphone addiction (P< 0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that most of the nursing students has moderate levels of smartphone addiction Hence it is crucial to take necessary measures to manage and prevent smartphone addiction.
NESTING PATTERN AND NEST PREDATORS OF SOME RESIDENT BIRDS OF ECOPARK, AN URBAN PARK IN KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
Authors:   Research Associate, Nature Mates-Nature Club, 6/7, Bijoygarh, Kolkata-700032., Chatterjee L. , Samanta T. ,   Field Biologist, Nature Mates-Nature Club, 6/7, Bijoygarh, Kolkata-700032., Sinha S. ,   Research Intern, Nature Mates-Nature Club, 6/7, Bijoygarh, Kolkata-700032., Besra S. ,   Research Intern, Nature Mates-Nature Club, 6/7, Bijoygarh, Kolkata-700032., Roy A.B. ,   Secretary, Nature Mates-Nature Club, 6/7, Bijoygarh, Kolkata-700032.
Published: August 2022

This Study was conducted from May 2020 to April 2022 at an urban park name Ecopark, located in Kolkata. A total of 116 nests of 38 birds were observed in this study area. Out of these 116 bird nests, 82 bird nests were found to have well developed young, while the other 34 were discovered to be unsuccess due to various reasons. Common Mynas (11) nests were found most. 8 types of nesting structures were observed during this survey namely Deep cup nest, Shallow cup nest, Hole nest, Platform nest, Dome shaped nest, Flat shaped nest, Hanging nest and pear-shaped nest. Hole nest (11) was the most visible nest in this study. Birds were seen nesting lowest on the surface of the water 0 ft to highest over 40 ft height. Storms, heavy rains, human activities, birds of prey, monitor lizards, snakes, rats, ants were indicated as the nests, chicks and birds egg damager.
IMPACT AND EVOLUTION OF THE TECHNOLOGY USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN MEXICO
Authors:   Doctor en Gestion AdministrativaInstitucion: Universidad Autonoma de CampecheDireccion: Av. AgustinMelgar s/n, Col. Buenavista, Campeche, Mexico., Guillermo Chuc Giselle , Ramon Alcocer Martinez Fidel ,   Candidato a Doctor en Analisis Estrategico y Desarrollo Sustentable Institucion: Universidad Autonoma de Campeche Direccion: Av. AgustinMelgar s/n, Col. Buenavista, Campeche, Mexico., Monserrat Llanes Chiquini Charlotte ,   Doctor en Ciencias de la Administracion Institucion: Universidad Autonoma de Campeche Direccion: Av. AgustinMelgar s/n, Col. Buenavista, Campeche, Mexico., Alberto Perez Canul Carlos ,   Doctor en Ciencias de la Administracion Institucion: Universidad Autonoma de Campeche Direccion: Av. AgustinMelgar s/n, Col. Buenavista, Campeche, Mexico.
Published: August 2022

This article shows the changing role of the human capital professional through the technological advances of the fourth revolution. This research will focus on understanding these implications in different countries that have introduced these technological advances and compare them with a developing country, such as Mexico, which as a case study, provides insight into how an underdeveloped field and human capital program and little researched can affect companies and organizations. It is a documentary and qualitative research. The research shows that the role of the human capital area will shift towards training, development, and strategic roles, while also concentrating on reward systems and employee benefits. The lack of data on human capital management and the lack of technologies of the fourth revolution in Mexico make it difficult to understand how the citizens of this country see the role of a human resources manager. In conclusion, it offers recommendations on how this situation can improve in Mexico and why the use of technologies for human capital management in the fourth revolution is important to help change these new roles of human capital professionals, for their benefit. but also, for the organization and the employees.
OPTIMIZATION OF SILICON SOLAR CELL BASE THICKNESS, WHILE ILLUMINATED BY A LONG WAVELENGTHMONOCHROMATIC LIGTH: INFLUENCE OF BOTH LORENTZ LAW AND UMKLAPP PROCESS
Authors:   Institut Universitaire de Technologie. Universite Iba Der THIAM de Thies-Senegal., Diagne Sega , Sow Ousmane ,   Institut Universitaire de Technologie. Universite Iba Der THIAM de Thies-Senegal., Diop Gora ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable(GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Ecole Polytechnique de Thies, BP A10, Thies, Senegal., Mane Richard ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable(GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Diatta Ibrahima ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable(GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Ndiongue Djiby ,   Institut Universitaire de Technologie. Universite Iba Der THIAM de Thies-Senegal., Traore Youssou ,   Institut Universitaire de Technologie. Universite Iba Der THIAM de Thies-Senegal., Habiboullah Lemrabott ,   Ecole Superieure Multinationale de Telecommunication, Dakar, Senegal., Wade Mamadou ,   Ecole Polytechnique de Thies, BP A10, Thies, Senegal., Sissoko Gregoire ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable(GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.
Published: August 2022

The optimum thickness of a silicon solar cell base is determined using phenomelogic parameters, which are the minority carriers diffusion coefficient and the recombination velocity at the back side, influenced by Lorentzs law and the Umklapp process.The results obtained are consistent with the generation of minority charge carriers deep in the base by a monochromatic light of long wavelength.
Impact of Brexit on bond yields and volatility spillover across France, Germany, UK, USA, and India’s debt markets
Authors: G Nagarakatte Sangeetha , Natchimuthu Natchimuthu
Published: August 2022

Britain’s decision to exit the EU lead to disruptions in global markets. This study investigates the change in the return and volatility spillover pattern due to the repercussions of the Brexit vote between the US, France, the UK, Germany, and India’s 10-year government bond yields by applying the VAR and GARCH-BEKK models. The findings demonstrate a substantial rise in the return spillover to India and USA 10-year government bond yields following the Brexit vote compared to the pre-Brexit vote era. In addition, the results showed evidence of unidirectional volatility spillover from India to France, bidirectional volatility spillover between the USA and India, and unidirectional volatility spillover from the UK to India 10-year government bond market post-Brexit vote. However, there was no interconnection between these markets before the Brexit vote. Therefore, the Brexit vote did affect and significantly increased the linkage between the US, France, the UK, and India’s 10-year government bond market. The increase in correlation in India-US, India-UK, and India-France’s 10-year government bond markets will help predict and have an important implication for hedgers, decision-makers, and portfolio managers if similar political events occur in the future.
Analysis of pressure surges for water filling in deep stormwater storage tunnels with entrapped air-pocket using a VOF model
Authors: Wang Yiran , Yu Xiaodong , Qin HangXiao , Cheng Nan , Yu Chao
Published: August 2022

The pressure surges for water filling in deep stormwater storage tunnels (DSSTs) with entrapped air-pockets seriously threaten the safety of pipeline structures and even lead to the destruction of urban water infrastructure. Hence, this paper develops a volume of fluid (VOF) model to study pressure surges in a two shafts and one tunnel system. Research works under different initial air-pocket parameters are carried out, while the VOF model is verified by the empty tunnel water filling experiment in the same system. The results show that the maximum pressure increases with an initial length/diameter ratio decrease or air volume fraction increase. Also, the extreme pressure with entrapped air-pocket at a certain scale can reach 1.6 times the static pressure (30 m). With the increase of initial air volume fraction, the frequency of pressure surges slows down, while the maximum pressure gradually increases and approaches a specific value within a fixed air volume fraction range (0.2–5.0%). The maximum pressure of air-pocket at different initial positions shows a downward trend from the middle of the tunnel to two sides, while the pressure of the air-pocket near a higher shaft will be slightly higher. The proposed model can be extended to systems with multiple shafts or air-pockets, and the conclusions have reference significance for structure design and water filling control in the DSST.
Elevated water lead levels in schools using water from on-site wells
Authors: Latham Scott , Jennings Jennifer L.
Published: August 2022

Only 8% of US public schools operate their own community water systems, and thus are subject to the federal Lead and Copper Rule's regulation of water lead levels (WLLs). To date, the absence of parallel water testing data for all other schools has prevented the comparison of WLLs with schools that do not face federal regulation. This study compiled and analyzed newly available school-level WLL data that included water source (on-site well water or public utility) and pipe material data for public schools in New York State located outside of New York City. Despite direct federal regulation, schools that used water from on-site wells had a substantially higher percentage of water fixtures with elevated WLLs. Schools that used both on-site well water and iron pipes in their water distribution system had the highest percentage of elevated fixtures. Variation in water treatment practices was identified as a potential contributing mechanism, as schools that used on-site well water were less likely to implement corrosion control. The study concluded that information about water source and premise plumbing material may be useful to policymakers targeting schools for testing and remediation.
Tap water quality: in the eye of the beholder
Authors: Hopland Arnt O. , Kvamsdal Sturla F.
Published: August 2022

The quality of tap water is important. We consider whether objective measures of water quality factor into satisfaction with tap water among a large sample of Norwegian citizens. Our data include over 40,000 observations from the last decade and constitute an unprecedented empirical basis for investigating the link between water quality and user satisfaction. Objective measures of water quality include tests on Escherichia coli, intestinal enterococci, pH, and color. Only color has a significant impact on citizens’ satisfaction with tap water. However, individual characteristics can to some degree predict tap water satisfaction. For example, the general level of satisfaction with public services and society, age, education, income, and gender are relevant characteristics. Our data are rich enough to allow for the use of fixed effects to control for unique municipal factors, such as geography and access to water sources, as well as time trends. Thus, we provide rather solid evidence that satisfaction with tap water is unrelated to several objective measures of quality, but that satisfaction is related to several individual characteristics.
A super-hydrophilic partially reduced graphene oxide membrane with improved stability and antibacterial properties
Authors: Li Qunxia , Huang Zhonghua , Lin Xiaolu , Zhu Yihang , Bai Xinhui
Published: August 2022

In order to improve stability and antibacterial property, a novel super-hydrophilic partially reduced graphene oxide membrane was prepared by interfacial polymerization of piperazine and partially reduced graphene oxide as aqueous solution and trimesoyl chloride as organic solution. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, and contact angle measurement were conducted to probe the morphology and properties of the membranes. The modified membrane possessed super-hydrophilicity, improved durability and swelling resistance. The optimized membrane had a molecular weight cut off of about 674 Da and possessed a pure water permeability of 49.86 L·m−2·h−1·MPa−1. The retention order of salts was Na2SO4 > MgSO4 > MgCl2 > Na2CO3 > CaCl2 > NaCl, while the rejection for four kinds of pharmaceuticals followed the order of ibuprofen (92%) > carbamazepine (87%) > amlodipine (80%) > atenolol (76%), indicating that the negatively charged membrane could improve the retention performance by the electrostatic repulsive effect. Moreover, the enhanced antibacterial performance of membrane attributed to the dual effects of the super-hydrophilicity and the tea polyphenols antibacterial material loading, which may alter the charge distribution on and within the membrane, leading to loss of cell viability.
Effect of the flow regime on the hydraulic features governing the operation of vortex drop shafts with spiral inlets
Authors: Hajiahmadi Amin , Crispino Gaetano , Ghaeini-Hessaroeyeh Mahnaz , Gisonni Corrado
Published: August 2022

If the operation of existing vortex drop shafts should be verified, then it is essential to know the hydraulic performance of these special structures under both subcritical and supercritical flow regimes. The purpose of the present research consisted of providing practical guidelines and recommendations for managing the hydraulic design and verification of subcritical and supercritical vortex drop shafts. The examination of various experimental results from physical model investigations allowed to show that the inlet channel and the spiral inlet behaved differently depending on the energy approach flow content. The main dissimilarity lay, however, in the functioning of the vertical shaft and the dissipation chamber. The rotation of the falling flow along the vertical shaft was more evident for approaching supercritical flows. Severe flow conditions in terms of water depths and bottom pressures could be observed in the dissipation chamber under a supercritical flow regime. The design of this special component must be carried with prudence compared with the subcritical flow regime because failure events as the chamber submergence and the crash of the bottom surface just under the shaft outlet may occur for approaching supercritical flows.
Influence of urban runoff pollutant first flush strength on bioretention pollutant removal performance
Authors: Zhang Wei , Tao Kexin , Sun Huichao , Che Wu
Published: August 2022

Bioretention is commonly used for runoff pollution control. The first flush strength of pollutants can affect bioretention performance. To examine the influence of the first flush strength on bioretention performance, bioretention columns filled with garden soil as the main media were established. Activated carbon and water treatment residuals (WTR) were added and compared for their ability to enhance phosphorus removal. Waste edible fungus culture medium (WEFCM) as a carbon source was also explored. When WEFCM was used as a carbon source instead of wood chips, total nitrogen (TN) removal increased from 60.83 ± 21.22 to 62.21 ± 16.43%, but chemical oxygen demand (COD) leaching was observed. WTR was better able than activated carbon to enhance phosphorus removal (87.97 ± 8.87 vs. 81.66 ± 9.27%) without impacting TN removal. NH4+-N removal increased with increasing first flush strength, but there was no trend for suspended solids (SS), COD, TN, or total phosphorus. First leaching phenomenon in bioretention outflow was proposed in this study. A low first leaching was observed in the outflow when the inflow had a uniform pollutant mass (i.e., no first flush) because of media leaching. A weak first leaching outflow was observed for SS and COD when they were present at strong first flush inflow.
The Comparison of Physical Activity, Cognitive Function, and Depression between Older and Middle-Aged Adults
Authors: Thummasorn Savitree , Puntawong Peeragan , Suksaby Rattanakorn , Kanjanabat Krittayot , Chaiwong Pachpilai , Khamhom Thanrada
Published: August 2022

Background:

Aging increased the risks of cognitive impairment and depression. Then, these conditions can lead to poor quality of life by reducing one’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Recently, it is established that physical activity can decrease the cognitive decline and the risk of depression in older adults. Moreover, regular physical activity can improve physical and mental functions in populations of all ages. However, level and speed of cognitive decline occurs varies greatly among individual especially the difference between middle-aged and older adults.

Objective:

This study aimed to focus on the comparison of physical activity, cognitive function and depression between older and middle-aged adults, which has never been done before. Moreover, the associations of physical activity with cognitive impairment and depression were also investigated in older and middle-aged adults. The information in this study will provide an understanding regarding the design of physical activity program for different age groups.

Methods:

All participants were divided into two groups of 50 middle-aged adults and 50 older adults. The assessments of physical activity, cognitive function, and level of depression were conducted for all participants.

Results:

The total level of physical activity and cognitive function in older adults was decreased when compared with middle-aged ones. Moreover, each work and transportation domain of physical activity in older adults also was decreased when compared with that in middle-aged ones. However, the leisure domain of physical activity in older adults was increased via a decreasing depression level. In addition, the level of physical activity associated with both cognitive function and depression and depression alone in middle-aged and older adults, respectively.

Conclusion:

We suggested that total level of physical activity in older adults can increase via stimulating work and transportation activities in physical activity program. Moreover, the level of physical activity associated with both cognitive function and depression and depression alone in middle-aged and older adults, respectively.
Effect of Different Incubation Time on Goat's Milk Dadih on Thorny Bamboo (Bambusa stenostachya Hackel)
Authors: Wati Anif Mukaromah , Lin Mei Jen , Radiati Lilik Eka
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of dadih with bamboo in Taiwan, namely Thorny bamboo (Bambusa stenostachya Hackel) with different incubation times. The materials used are bamboo tubes, banana leaves and Alpine goat's milk from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Taiwan. Dadih is made by pasteurizing goat's milk at a temperature of 65oC for 30 minutes, allowed to stand until a temperature of 30oC, the milk is poured into a bamboo tube and covered with banana leaves, then fermented in an incubator at 37oC with time variations (0, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 hours). The results showed that the difference in incubation time significantly (p<0.05) on pH, total acidity, syneresis, and general characteristics of dadih. The conclusion of this study is 24-hours incubation is the best time to make dadih because the taste is similar to dadih in West Sumatra.
Ecological aspects of Ammotrechella manggi (Solifugae: Ammotrechidae) in mangrove forest from southern Morrosquillo Gulf, Colombian Caribbean
Authors: Acosta-Berrocal Maira , Bedoya-Roqueme Edwin , Quirós-Rodríguez Jorge A
Published: August 2022

Solifugae are a group of arachnids with strong chelicerae and absence of venom, diverse in the tropics and subtropics, tolerant to levels of humidity, and adapted to coastal ecosystems. The ecological characteristics of Ammotrechella manggi Acosta-Berrocal et al. 2017 in mangrove fragments from the southern Morrosquillo Gulf, Colombian Caribbean, were evaluated. The solifuges were collected in four fragments of mangrove forests, between November 2015 and July 2016 in different climatic seasons. A total of 81 individuals were collected, and the occurrence and abundance of solpugids in the evaluated mangrove forest fragments may be influenced by precipitation, height, and bark humidity. A. manggi exhibited a preference for fallen trees with or without decomposed areas located in floodable areas at heights between 0.5-2.7 meters and fallen trunks located on sandbars at lower heights of 1.5 m. The mangrove forest fragments offer the conditions and resources for the occurrence of the populations of A. manggi, determined by the availability of microhabitats that provide protection, shelter, and nesting sites.
"The Kingdom of Norway's experience in monetary reform and exchange rate change and Iraq's access to it "
Authors: Abdulqadir Mustafa Sanna
Published: August 2022

The Kingdom of Norway is a welfare state based on principles such as equality and security for all and has a responsibility to raise the living, health and economic level of the people regardless of the social status and class affiliation of the people through the existence of economic and financial institutions such as the Central Bank, which monitors the process of monetary reform and exchange rate change in terms of its legality based on the country's constitution, judiciary and finance. Monetary reform is a key pillar of the economic reform program in any country in the world, as well as in international economic bodies, because the exchange rate of a country's currency compared to other international currencies is the best proof of the strength of that country's national economy, which is important in the price system and a lever that affects the general price level and the balance of payments through its impact on exports and imports. It also affects the overall burden of the foreign indebtedness of that country, its general balance, external transfers, the state's ability to attract foreign investment, the degree of confidence in the national currency, savings and investment, and the state of the distribution of national income between different social strata and segments.
Assessing the Feasibility of Studying Awareness of a Digital Health Campaign on Facebook: Pilot Study Comparing Young Adult Subsamples
Authors: Tulsiani Shreya , Ichimiya Megumi , Gerard Raquel , Mills Sarah , Bingenheimer Jeffrey B , Hair Elizabeth C , Vallone Donna , Evans W Douglas
Published: August 2022

Background

Mass media campaigns for preventive health messaging have been shown to be effective through years of research. However, few studies have assessed the effectiveness of campaigns on digital media, which is currently how youths and young adults are primarily consuming media. In particular, a platform that can accurately assess exposure to digital messaging in a real-life setting has yet to be developed.

Objective

This study examines the feasibility of a unique survey platform, Virtual Lab, to conduct a study on exposure to a media campaign within Facebook using a chatbot-style survey administration technique.

Methods

Virtual Lab is a survey platform that was used to recruit and survey participants within Facebook and Facebook Messenger, respectively. We created a Facebook business account with 2 Facebook pages: one for recruitment and disseminating the survey and the other one for serving the target advertisements. Pre- and postexposure surveys were administered via Facebook Messenger using a chatbot-style questionnaire 1 week apart. During this time, the target advertisements were shown to participants who completed the pre-exposure survey. The total time from recruitment to completion of the postexposure survey was 13 days, and incentive costs were US $10 per participant. Survey data were compared between those who completed both pre- and postexposure surveys and those who only completed the pre-exposure survey; that is, those who were lost to follow-up. The demographics of the complete cases were also compared to the US census data.

Results

A total of 375 Facebook users aged between 18 and 24 years met eligibility requirements and consented to the study, which consisted of complete cases (n=234) and participants lost to follow-up (n=141). A few differences between complete cases and participants lost to follow-up were observed. Regarding gender, complete cases comprised 40.2% males and 59.4% females, and among participants lost to follow-up, 44.0% were male and 50.4% were female (P=.003). Differences were also observed for e-cigarette use status, where a greater number of current users and fewer past and never users were lost to follow-up than complete cases (P=.01).

Conclusions

The use of Virtual Lab yielded a diverse sample quickly and cost-effectively. Demographic characteristics of participants who completed the study and those who were lost to follow-up were similar, indicating that no biases were caused by the platform during recruitment or testing. This study suggests the feasibility of the Virtual Lab survey platform for studies of media campaign exposure within Facebook. This platform can advance health campaign research by providing more accurate data to inform digital messaging.
Assessing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to Improve Sleep Outcomes in Individuals With a Concussion: Protocol for a Delayed Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Ludwig Rebecca , Rippee Michael , D’Silva Linda J , Radel Jeff , Eakman Aaron M , Morris Jill , Drerup Michelle , Siengsukon Catherine
Published: August 2022

Background

Sleep disturbances post concussion have been associated with more frequent and severe concussion symptoms and may contribute to poorer recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for insomnia; however, it remains unclear if this treatment method is effective in improving sleep outcomes and reducing concomitant postconcussion symptoms.

Objective

The hypotheses for this study are that (1) CBT-I will improve sleep outcomes and (2) CBT-I will improve concomitant postconcussion symptoms.

Methods

In total, 40 individuals who are within ≥4 weeks of postconcussion injury and have insomnia symptoms will be enrolled in this randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomized into either a group that starts a 6-week CBT-I program immediately after baseline or a waitlist control group that starts CBT-I following a 6-week waiting period. All participants will be reassessed 6, 12, and 18 weeks after baseline. Standardized assessments measuring sleep outcomes, postconcussion symptoms, and mood will be used. Linear regression and t tests will be used for statistical analyses.

Results

Enrollment of 40 participants was completed July 2022, data collection will be completed in November 2022, and publication of main findings is anticipated in May 2023. It is anticipated that participants experience reduced insomnia symptoms and postconcussion symptoms following CBT-I and these improvements will be retained for at least 12 weeks. Additionally, we expect to observe a positive correlation between sleep and postconcussion symptom improvement.

Conclusions

Successful completion of this pilot study will allow for a better understanding of the treatment of insomnia and postconcussion symptoms in individuals following a concussion.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04885205; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04885205

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/38608
Turkish validity and reliability of the Diabetes Medication Self-Efficacy Scale
Authors: Kavuran Esin , Türkoğlu Nihan
Published: August 2022

Background. As the problem of adaptation to diabetes management in chronic diseases prevents the success of treatment, it causes the disease process to progress negatively, other diseases and deaths to develop and the costs of the disease to increase. Type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment in Turkey concerns the rate of individuals with low compliance and continuity of the disease. In a study of 1,456 individuals with diabetes treated with insulin throughout Turkey, 29.7% of patients reported that they did not adhere to the prescribed drug regimen. This study was designed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Diabetes Medication Self-Efficacy Scale. Materials and methods. The study was constituted with 197 individuals, who admitted to endocrinology outpatient clinic of a University Hospital between May and June 2019, and had diabetes diagnosis for at least one year and agreed to participate in the research. The descriptive and confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency analysis were used during the Turkish adaptation phase of the Diabetes Medication Self-Efficacy Scale. Results. As a result of the analysis, the scale was determined to be consisted of 19 items and three sub-dimensions and explained 68.472% of the total variance. Cronbach’s alpha values for the whole scale and its sub-scales were 0.94, 0.89, 0.85, and 0.93, respectively. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed to verify the 3-factor structure of the scale. According to the confirmatory factor analysis results, χ2/SD=3.22 was found to be less than the acceptable reference value of 5. This finding shows that the data are compatible with the model. In addition, the other results were as follows: RMSEA=0.070, PNFI=0.82, CFI=0.99, RMR=0.27, GFI=0.94, AGFI=0.88 and PGFI=0.61. When we look at these values, they are appeared to be in good alignment. Conclusions. This reliable, validated and standardized 19-item 5-point Likert type scale can be used to determine the medication self-efficacy for patients with diabetes in society.
Effect of vitamin D on serum BDNF level in patients with hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroiditis
Authors: Kamyshna I.I.
Published: August 2022

Background. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland caused by an increase in thyroid antibodies. A growing body of research suggests that patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may suffer from cognitive impairment. Therefore, it is important to identify risk factors that contribute to the development of cognitive impairment in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis to diagnose them early and treat. Given that the influence of thyroid hormones on the brain is undeniable, and their deficiency leads to a variety of neurological complications, early diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in thyroid diseases is crucial for preventing further progression of these complications. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of vitamin D on the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in blood serum of patients with hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroiditis. Materials and methods. Twenty-eight patients with hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroiditis were included in the study. The serum level of BDNF was quantified using a solid-phase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay with a highly sensitive Human BDNF ELISA Kit (Elabscience®, United States, Catalog No E-EL-H0010) on E.I.A. Reader Sirio S (Seac, Italy). Results. In our study, the administration of vitamin D and L-thyroxine led to a 7.4-fold increase in BDNF levels (p<0.001). In the group of patients who took only L-thyroxine, serum content of BDNF increased by 2.1 times. In patients who took cholecalciferol and L-thyroxine, the level of BDNF was 2.48 times higher compared to those who took only L-thyroxine (p<0.001). Conclusions. A positive effect of vitamin D on the serum level of BDNF was found in patients with hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroiditis. Treatment of these individuals using additional administration of cholecalciferol on the background of L-thyroxine proved to be more effective compared to the administration of L-thyroxine alone (p<0.001).
The Role of Social Skills on Bullying Behavior Tendency with Friendship Quality as Mediator
Authors: Kusumaningsih Ardyta , Febriani Arum
Published: August 2022

Social skills have been known to predict bullying tendencies in adolescence. However, knowledge about the mechanisms by which social skills are linked to bullying tendency remains limited. The present study investigated whether friendship quality would mediate the link. A sample of 204 adolescents (16-18 years old; 163 girls; 41 boys) studying in Yogyakarta state high schools completed an online self-report of Bullying Tendency Scale, Social Skills Scale, and Friendship Quality Scale. Mediation analysis was conducted using PROCESS macro. Results showed that friendship quality could not mediate social skills with bullying tendency therefore hypothesis of this study was denied. However, by including gender, it was found that friendship quality has a significant role as a mediator for boys. Higher social skills were associated with higher friendship quality, and then higher friendship quality was associated with higher bullying tendency. It can be concluded that social skills are important for boys and girls to exercise positive interaction with peers and to have high friendship quality. However, it is more important for boys to have high friendship quality with positive peers.
Pengaruh beban dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di hotel plataran ubud
Authors: Amandawati Gusti Ayu
Published: August 2022

Kinerja karyawan memegang peranan penting bagi keberhasilan suatu organisasi. Agar dapat melaksanakan tugas dan fungsinya dengan baik, faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan yaitu beban dan lingkungan kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh beban dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja k aryawan di Hotel Plataran Ubud. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada responden yang merupakan karyawan Hotel Plataran Ubud yang berjumlah 38 karyawan. Responden tersebut dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampling jenuh atau menggunakan seluruh populasi sebagai sampel penelitian. Data hasil pengumpulan kuesioner kemudian dilakukan analisis kuantitatif, meliputi: uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, serta pengujian hipotesis melalui uji F dan uji t. Beban dan lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan terhadap kinerja dengan nilai F hitung 38,438 dan sig 0,000 < 0,01. Beban kerja berpengaruh signifikan secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai t hitung 2,802 dan sig 0,008 < 0,01. Lingkungan kerja berpengaruh signifikan secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai thitung 3,133 dan sig 0,000 < 0,01. Hasil tersebut mengindikasikan bahwa untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan di Hotel Plataran Ubud, pihak hotel perlu memperhatikan beban dan lingkungan kerja, karena beban dan lingkungan kerja terbukti dapat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan.
Pengaruh motivasi dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di legian village hotel
Authors: Pratama I Kadek Dwi Arta
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan oleh peneliti dengan tujuan untuk mengetahuin Pengaruh Motivasi dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Legian Village Hotel. Penelitian ini dimulai pada bulan Mei 2020 sampai bulan Agustus 2020. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan penyebaran kuesioner. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda yang kemudian digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Motivasi Kerja (X1) dan Lingkungan Kerja (X2) terhadap Kinerja Karyawan (Y). Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 62 orang karyawan dengan menggunakan kuesioner sebagai teknik pengumpulan data dan menggunakan teknik sampling Simple Random Sampling yaitu teknik pengambilan sampel dari anggota populasi yang dilakukan secara acak tanpa memperhatikan strata yang ada dalam populasi itu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa, variabel Motivasi Kerja (X1) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan (0,295<0,473) terhadap Kinerja Karyawan dan variabel Lingkungan Kerja (X2) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan (0,00<0,473) terhadap Kinerja Karyawan (Y).
Pengaruh pandemi covid-19 terhadap tingkat hunian kamar hotel di sanur bali
Authors: Pradnyasuari Ni Putu Rinda
Published: August 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pandemi COVID-19 terhadap tingkat hunian kamar hotel di Sanur, Bali. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan data kasus positif COVID-19 dan data tingkat hunian kamar. Sampel data yang digunakan sebanyak 13 data kasus positif COVID-19 dari bulan Maret 2020 sampai Maret 2021 serta data rata-rata tingkat hunian kamar yang ada di 12 hotel di Sanur, Bali. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Pandemi COVID-19 tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat hunian kamar hotel di Sanur, Bali. Hal ini disebabkan oleh perubahan kebijakan pemerintah yang berubah- ubah dalam kurun waktu yang singkat. Ini berarti bahwa hasil penelitian ini belum dapat membuktikan adanya pengaruh pandemi COVID-19 terhadap tingkat hunian kamar hotel. Diharapkan pihak hotel agar konsisten dalam menerapkan CHSE dan protokol kesehatan untuk mempertahankan tingkat hunian kamar serta karyawan hotel telah divaksin COVID-19.
Analisis penyimpanan minuman di rhythm and rumble boutique hostel canggu
Authors: Anggareksa I Komang Dani Satria
Published: August 2022

Industri pariwisata tidak lagi menjadi satu faktor yang berperan penting dalam pembangunan dan sebagai sumber pendapatan negara yang diandalkan disaat dunia sedang dilanda krisis karena pandemic virus Covid-19. Suatu akomodasi memerlukan persediaan makanan dan minuman. Persediaan akan kebutuhan barang-barang di Food and Beverage department menuntut adanya standar prosedur penyimpanan barang yang layak dan baik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: Untuk menganalisis penyimpanan minuman di Rhythm and Rumble Hostel Canggu. Untuk mengetahui apa saja permasalahan pada saat penyimpanan minuman di Rhythm and Rumble Hostel Canggu. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah: Teknik Observasi, Wawancara, dan Dokumentasi, maka didapat hasil bahwa penyimpanan minuman masih banyak yang tidak sesuai teori Kolpan DKK. Dari hasil pembahasan yang telah dilakukan mengenai analisis penyimpanan minuman di Rhythm and Rumble Hostel Canggu, dapat disimpulkan metode penyimpanan yang dilakukan oleh staff Food and Beverage adalah metode FIFO (First In First Out) dan didapat 1 teori yang sesuai yaitu kebersihan, serta 3 teori yang tidak sesuai yaitu suhu, pergudangan, dan pengaturan rak.
Substitusi tepung terigu dengan tepung kedelai hitam dalam pembuatan kulit tortilla
Authors: Anggelica Crysti
Published: August 2022

Tortilla dapat didefinisikan sebagai roti pipih, bulat, tidak difermentasi yang dihasilkan dari jagung yang dimasak dengan kapur [Ca(OH)2] (Zea mays L.) atau tepung terigu (Triticum aestivum L.). Substitusi tepung terigu dengan tepung kedelai hitam dalam pembuatan kulit tortilla memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas, daya tahan, serta biaya produksi. Manfaat dari penelitian ini untuk mengembangkan pola hidup yang lebih sehat pada masyarakat dengan memanfaatkan tepung kedelai hitam yang memiliki banyak khasiat. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode kuantitatif dengan uji organoleptik (kuisioner) kepada 15 responden dan metode kualitatif dengan melakukan observasi selama 5 hari. Hasil penelitian peminat terbanyak ialah yang mengandung tepung kedelai hitam sebesar 75% yang diperoleh dari skor yang berasal perhitungan kuesioner yang telah dibagikan yang ditinjau dari aspek: Warna, Aroma, Tekstur, Rasa dan yang memiliki masa daya tahan selama 2 hari. Biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan untuk 1 biji kulit tortilla kedelai hitam 75% ialah Rp. Rp. 1.475
Pemanfaatan daun daluman terhadap pembuatan es krim
Authors: Mahendra Humbertus Anak Agung Gede Yoga
Published: August 2022

Es Krim merupakan makanan penutup atau selingan yang sangat digemari oleh semua kalangan. Tujuan dari penelitian pemanfaatan daun daluman terhadap pembuatan es krim untuk mengetahui proses pembuatan, kualitas, minat masyarakat serta biaya produksi. Manfaat dari penelitian ini untuk mengembangkan penggunaan daun daluman tidak hanya sebagai minuman. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode kuantitatif dengan uji organoleptik (kuisioner) kepada 15 panelis ditinjau dari segi rasa, aroma, tekstur dan warna. Jadi hasil dari penelitian Pemanfaatan daun daluman terhadap pembuatan es krim adalah mendapatkan point dari setiap kriteria sebagai berikut dari segi rasa(4,7), warna(3,6), tekstur(4,8) dan aroma(4,4) oleh sebab itu produk ini dapat diterima masyarakat terbukti dari hasil poin pada kuisioner dan memiliki kesempatan besar untuk dijadikan bisnis. Biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan untuk 1 cup es krim daluman adalah Rp. 1.070.
Kualitas jamu kunyit putih berbahan campuran temu mangga
Authors: Hartono Laurensia Wilhelmina
Published: August 2022

Temu mangga kaya akan kandungan kimia seperti kurkumin, amilum, gula, saponin, flavonin dan protein toksik amilum yang dapat menghambat perkembangan sel kanker. Penelitian ini memiliki rumusan masalah yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana aroma, warna, kekentalan dan rasa dari jamu kunyit putih dengan campuran temu mangga kemudian mengetahui berapa lama daya tahan dari produk tersebut dan berapa biaya yang diperlukan dalam memproduksi minuman tradisional ini. Peneliti menggunakan metode eksperimen dan juga tes uji organoleptik yang diberikan kepada 25 responden peminat jamu. Dari data yang telah dikumpulkan, pada indikator aroma (nilai rata-rata 1,96) dengan kriteria sedap, pada indikator warna (nlai rata-rata 2,12) dengan kriteria menarik, pada indikator kekentalan (nilai rata-rata 1,48) dengan kriteria sangat kental dan pada indikator rasa (nilai rata-rata 2,72) dengan kriteria cukup enak. Uji daya tahan dilakukan pada suhu ruangan 24°C-25°C dan pada lemari pendingin dengan suhu 5°C. Dalam waktu 4 minggu produk dalam suhu ruangan tidak terdapat perbedaan sementara produk dalam lemari pendingan mengalami perubahan pada minggu ke-3 dan ke-4 dimana warna produk lebih gelap dan rasa yang dihasilkan lebih kuat. Berdasarkan perhitungan peneliti, biaya produksi jamu kunyit putih berbahan campuran temu mangga memerlukan modal sebesar Rp 34.963,-
Pemanfaatan jus belimbing wuluh dalam proses seasoning pada pembuatan ikan tuna
Authors: Kresnadana Made Surya
Published: August 2022

Proses yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah proses seasoning. Seasoning adalah proses pemberian bumbu ataupun rempah-rempah yang bertujuan untuk menambahkan cita rasa pada makanan itu sendiri. Pada penelitian ini, proses seasoning yang memanfaatkan bahan yang ekonomis yakni jus dari buah belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa Bilimbi L.) memiliki banyak manfaat dan kandungan gizi. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas ikan tuna yang melalui proses seasoning dengan memanfaatkan jus belimbing wuluh yang ditinjau dari aspek organoleptiknya, serta biaya produksi yang diperlukan dalam penelitian ini. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis yaitu analisis deskriptif kuantitatif yang memaparkan perbandingan kualitas hasil dari ikan tuna yang di seasoning dengan jus lemon dan ikan tuna yang di seasoning dengan jus belimbing wuluh. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam penerapannya penggunaan jus belimbing wuluh sebagai seasoning menghasilkan ikan tuna dengan warna yang menarik, aroma yang harum, tekstur yang lembut serta rasa yang enak. Dari aspek biaya yang diperlukan dalam penelitian ini juga rendah atau ekonomis dibandingkan seasoning biasa.
المستوى التركيبي في قصيدة أفريقيا أرضنا لداود عبد الباقي (دراسة دلالية نحوية)
Authors: Mahmoud- Mukadam Abdur -Rasheed , Abdussalam Muhyideen Ademola
Published: August 2022

The structure is joining a vocabulary to another, and there are three types of Arabic vocabulary: Ism (Noun), Fi’l (Verb) and Ḥarf (Preposition), and among the different types of Arabic structures is predicate structure which forms the meaningful speech that is meant in this research. Nominal sentence consists of a noun and a noun while actual sentence consists of a verb and a noun and each of these two sentences has rules, patters, purposes, and meanings. This research will study the two sentences in Dr. Dāwūd ‘Abd al-Bāqī Muḥammad’s poem entitled (The Structural level in the Poem “Africa Is Our Land” by Dāwūd ‘Abd al-Bāqī – A Grammatical Semantic Study). The study aims to reveal what the poem was restricted to among the special structural rules and grammatical patters. This research consists of an introduction containing aims, objectives, problem, and plan of the study, and a preface containing the introduction of the poet and presentation of the poem, and two chapters; the first chapter is nominal sentence, and the second chapter is actual sentence, followed by a conclusion containing the most important results and recommendations. The researcher used descriptive analytical method in the study. Keywords: structural level, Africa, poem, grammatical semantic