bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS PENERIMAAN APLIKASI SISTER KEMENDIKBUD DENGAN MODEL UTAUT: STUDI KASUS PENGGUNAAN G2E
Authors: Muhammad Miftah , Arief Assaf , Fuad Ahmad
Published: April 2024

Aplikasi SISTER Kemendikbud, sebagai wujud dari penerapan e-government, bertujuan meningkatkan efisiensi, transparansi, dan layanan bagi penggunanya. Pendekatan kuantitatif melibatkan 950 pengguna aplikasi dari berbagai wilayah di Indonesia. Data diperoleh melalui survei online, memfokuskan pada variabel seperti Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Social Influence (SI), Facilitating Conditions (FC), dan Self-Efficacy (SE), serta dampaknya terhadap Perilaku Pengguna (PP). Hasil penelitian mengkonfirmasi pengaruh signifikan PEU, FC, dan SE terhadap PP. Penelitian juga mempertimbangkan faktor kontrol seperti jenis kelamin, usia, pendidikan, status pekerjaan, dan lokasi tempat kerja. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan berharga bagi pengembangan aplikasi (Government to Employees) G2E di masa depan dan membantu pemerintah dalam meningkatkan efektivitas serta adopsi aplikasi semacam ini oleh pengguna.Kata Kunci: E-government, UTAUT, Sister-Kemendikbud, G2E.
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI PENCARIAN TEMPAT KULINER TERDEKAT DI KOTA AMBON MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA GREEDY BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Thariq Ahmad , Nende Muhamad Rasyid
Published: April 2024

Kuliner merupakan aspek yang erat kaitannya dengan kegiatan memasak. Kota ambon memiliki sejumlah tempat makan yang seringkali membuat pengunjung dan beberapa penduduk lokal merasa kesulitan dalam menentukan lokasi tempat kuliner serta memilih hidangan yang mereka inginkan. Oleh sebab itu, tujuan dari aplikasi ini mampu membantu pengunjung dalam menemukan tempat kuliner terdekat serta dapat memilih makanan sesuai dengan keinginan mereka. Dalam memecahkan persoalan menemukan tempat kuliner terdekat algoritma yang di gunakan adalah algoritma greedy sedangkan untuk untuk bahasa pemrograman dan database yang dipergunakan pada pengembangan aplikasi ialah php dan mysql untuk membangun tampilan website. Selain itu, aplikasi mobile dibangun menggunakan android studio. Model pengembangan aplikasi yang dipergunakan ialah model proses prototype. Tahapan penelitian melibatkan komunikasi, perencanaan awal, desain, konstruksi prototype, dan tahap akhir berupa pengiriman, penyebaran, serta pengumpulan umpan balik. Hasil yang diperoleh dari pengembangan aplikasi ini mampu mengoptimalkan kebutuhan pengunjung atau masyarakat lokal untuk mencari rekomendasi tempat kuliner yang ada di kota ambon dengan pemilihan jarak, waktu dan rute terpendek untuk meminimalisir biaya transportasi menuju tempat kuliner yang ada di kota ambon.Kata Kunci: Kuliner, Algoritma Greedy, Prototype, MySQL
Controle biológico de nematoides da bananeira por bactérias produtoras de auxina
Authors: Shiomi Humberto Franco , Faleiro Valéria de Oliveira , Dreher Douglas Rafael , Cely Martha Viviana Torres
Published: April 2024

Nesse trabalho avaliou-se o efeito de isolados de bactérias produtoras de auxina selecionadas quanto ao antagonismo a Mycosphaerella musicola, no biocontrole de Pratylenchus sp., Helicotylenchus sp. e Radopholus sp. em mudas de bananeira. Os tratamentos consistiram da aplicação de 25 mL de uma suspensão bacteriana (109 ufc. mL-1) de cinco isolados bacterianos (BB-6, BS-12, BB-9, BS-8 e BS-17); um fungo micorrízico (FM) (100 esporos. g-1 de solo); a sua combinação com os isolados bacterianos e mais 2 produtos biológicos comerciais, totalizando 14 tratamentos em 5 repetições. Após 60 dias, nas raízes, não se observou eficácia no controle dos nematoides por qualquer agente de biocontrole testado. No solo, o tratamento que mais se destacou foi o isolado BS-17, com uma redução significativa nas populações de Pratylenchus sp. (78,3%) e Helicotylenchus sp. (87,9%). Da mesma forma, observou-se que os tratamentos FM+BS-12, FM+BS-8 e FM+BS-17 foram eficazes em reduzir as populações de Pratylenchus sp., com níveis de controle variando entre 57,6% e 64,6%. Observou-se, também, que os isolados BS-17 e FM+BS-17 se mostraram eficazes em reduzir a população total de fitonematoides no solo, quando comparados à testemunha, com níveis de controle variando entre 66,8% e 81,2%. Dos microrganismos testados, o isolado BS-17 se destacou dos demais quando utilizado isoladamente. Quando utilizados em conjunto com o fungo micorrízico, os isolados BS-17, BS-12, BB-6 e BS-8 foram os mais promissores no biocontrole dos fitonematoides, necessitando de estudos adicionais para a avaliação do seu real potencial de uso.
PEMBUATAN DAN PENERAPAN PERMAINAN JEKA SEBAGAI MEDIA PSIKOEDUKASI PENYALAHGUNAAN NAPZA PADA PASIEN RAWAT INAP REHABILITASI REGULER DI RUMAH SAKIT JIWA
Authors: Aliffia Dhiza , Anggraini Dina Amalia , Muhaimin Abdi , Fadhila Mahdia , Kisnarini Rika
Published: April 2024

Penyalahgunaan NAPZA merupakan salah satu permasalahan serius yang terjadi saat ini. Penyalahgunaan NAPZA mengakibatkan dampak negatif bagi fisik, mental, sosial hingga ekonomi penggunanya bahkan orang-orang disekitarnya. Berdasarkan penelitian awal yang telah dilakukan di ruang rehabilitas regular NAPZA di Rumah Sakit Jiwa X, ditemukan salah satu dampak negatif akibat penyalahgunaan NAPZA adalah munculnya gangguan psikotik. Gangguan tersebut diketahui muncul setelah penggunaan NAPZA dan menjadi dampak negatif yang berbahaya bagi kelangsungan hidup pasien karena apabila tidak tertangani dapat mengarahkan pada gangguan jiwa yang serius. Selanjutnya berdasarkan dampak dan bahaya dari NAPZA tersebut maka peneliti tertarik untuk memberikan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa psikoedukasi dengan permainan kepada pasien rawat inap rehabilitas regular NAPZA di Rumah Sakit Jiwa X. Permainan ini bernama JeKa (Jenga dan Kartu) yang mana edukasi disampaikan dalam kartu-kartu yang beragam. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran pasien terkait bahaya dan dampak negatif yang akan terjadi jika menyalahgunakan NAPZA serta memberikan motivasi kepada pasien agar tidak kembali menyalahgunakan NAPZA. Berdasarkan pelaksanaan dan pengamatan kegiatan dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa pembuatan dan penerapan permainan JeKa sebagai media psikoedukasi penyalahgunaan NAPZA pada pasien dapat terlaksana dengan baik dan memenuhi tujuan yang ingin dicapai.
MENYULAM HARAPAN DAN MEMBENTUK KARAKTER: SEKILAS KISAH INSPIRATIF DARI PROGRAM KAMPUS MENGAJAR DI SMK NEGERI 1 INDRALAYA SELATAN
Authors: Antika Rindi , Sabrina Asri , Sari Indah Permata
Published: April 2024

Kampus Mengajar adalah program yang memberikan kesempatan bagi mahasiswa untuk belajar di luar kelas dengan menjadi mitra guru dalam proses pembelajaran di satuan dasar dan menengah, sekaligus menjadi wadah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dan keterampilan diri serta mendapat pengalaman mengajar. Selama penugasan di Sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Indralaya Selatan, tentunya ada beberapa program kerja yang telah disusun dan dilaksanakan. Berikut ini program kerja yang telah di laksanakan : Pemilihan Duta Literasi, Penamaan Tumbuhan, Pohon Literasi/Demokrasi dan Visit In Class. Melalui rancangan dan program kerja yang dihadirkan oleh tim mahasiswa kampus mengajar angkatan 6 di SMK Negeri 1 Indralaya Selatan, mahasiswa dan para guru bisa meningkatkan semangat, motivasi dan minat belajar siswa serta aktif dan kreatif bekerja sama dengan para guru untuk menciptakan pengajaran maupun pembelajaran yang relevan dan berkualitas tinggi.
PEMBERDAYAAN WANITA MELALUI PENDIDIKAN KEUANGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEUANGAN PRODUKTIF KELUARGA
Authors: Indrawati Novy Karmelita , Juniarsa Nurtjahja , Waluya Setiya Adi , Susilo Hardi , Nurbatin Defia , Lestari Pudji , Rhamadhani Shely Zakiatun Nisa
Published: April 2024

Peran wanita sebagai pengelola keuangan dalam rumah tangga sangat penting dalam menentukan kesejahteraan keluarga. Namun, banyak wanita kurang memahami pentingnya mengelola keuangan secara produktif. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pendidikan keuangan kepada wanita di Desa Sanankerto guna meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan mereka dalam mengelola keuangan produktif. Pengabdian ini menggunakan pendekatan kelas edukasi keuangan dan simulasi praktik keuangan kepada 30 ibu rumah tangga PKK di Desa Sanankerto. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan pre-posttest untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan, serta observasi untuk mengukur peningkatan keterampilan. Pengabdian memberikan hasil terdapat peningkatan rata-rata skor post-test menjadi 80 dari semula 60. Terdapat peningkatan keterampilan peserta dalam menggunakan aplikasi perencanaan keuangan dan investasi. Hasil wawancara menunjukkan peningkatan kesadaran akan pentingnya mengelola keuangan secara produktif. Pendidikan keuangan berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan wanita dalam mengelola keuangan secara produktif guna meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga.
SOSIALISASI PEMISAHAN KEUANGAN USAHA DAN KEUANGAN RUMAH TANGGA BAGI PELAKU UMKM DI DESA SANANKERTO KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Dwiastanti Anis , Wahyudi Andik , Waluyo Sugeng , Waluyo Setiya Adi , Wulandari Karina Cinthya
Published: April 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat merupakan salah satu bentuk kegiatan tridarma yang harus dilakukan untuk mengembangkan kemampuan diri dan bersentuhan dengan kebutuhan layanan masyarakat yang berkelanjutan. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memberikan sosailisasi tentang pentingnya pemisahan keuangan usaha dan keuangan rumah tangga  bagi pelaku UMKM di desa Sanankerto Kabupaten Malang. Kegiatan PKM kali ini difokuskan kepada pemilik atau pelaku usaha kecil dan menengah di Desa Sanankerto Kabupaten Malang yang turut berpartisipasi dalam mengembangkan perekonomian di desa Sanankerto untuk meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat. Keberadaan UMKM ini telah memberikan sumbangsih dalam meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat karena adanya pengembangan wilayah pariwisata yang memiliki konsep ekowisata. Dengan mengusung slogan Dari dan Untuk masyarakat Sanankerto, pariwisata Boonpring sebagai ikon pariwisata Kabupaten Malang, mampu mengantarkan desa ini bersaing dengan desa-desa pariwisata  lain di Tingkat Nasional. Dari kegiatan PKM ini peserta pelatihan mendapatkan manfaat atas sosialisasi pemisahan keuangan usaha dengan keuangan rumah tangga yang disampaikan pemateri. Karena kegiatan semacam ini baru pertama kali dilakukan di Desa Sanankerto Kabupaten Malang, sehingga penyerapan materi belum memberikan hasil sesuai harapan. Pada masa-masa mendatang perlu dilakukan pengulangan kegiatan dengan menambahkan materi yang berhubungan dengan materi PKM kali ini.
PENDAMPINGAN PENGOLAHAN DAN PENINGKATAN POTENSI TEPUNG MOCAF SEBAGAI UPAYA DIVERSIFIKASI PANGAN DI DESA JAMBUWER
Authors: Wibowo Andi , Fudla Maziyyatul , Laili Ridha Nazilatul , Nirmalasari Ratna Yesi
Published: April 2024

Upaya diversifikasi pangan tergadap potensi lokal yang dimiliki di desa merupakan hal  yang ingin dicapai sebagai upaya ketahanan pangan. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan tujuan meningkatkan potensi lokal yang ada serta peningkatan penjualan dan profit. Potensi dari diversifikasi pangan pada lingkungan desa jambuwer sebagai lokasi daru pengabdian juga didukung oleh potensi perkebunan ubi kayunya. Hal tersebut tidak hanya dapat mendorong diversifikasinya, tetapi juga dapat meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat lokal. Dari kegiatan yang dilakukan dapat teramati bahwa masyarakat lokal sebetulnya sudah bisa dalam mengelola ubi kayu menjadi tepung mocaf hanya saja pelebaran sayap bisnis perlu dilakukan guna untuk memaksimalkan segala potensi yang ada terutama tepung mocaf ini agar dapat menjangkau pasar di daerah perkotaan. Kedepannya masayarakat dapat belajar dan terus berinovasi dalam mengembangkan produk-produk olahan dari tepung mocaf. Hal ini dapat meningkatkan nilai jual objek dibandingkan hanya dengan menjual dalam bentuk singkong atau dalam bentuk tepung mocaf.
Pseudoaneurisma de Ventrículo Esquerdo Pós-Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio Tratado com Oclusão Percutânea Transcateter: Um Relato de Caso
Authors: Fae Isabela Galizzi , Soares Carolina Kuchenbecker , Wang Ricardo , Oliveira Gustavo Brandão de , Nunes Maria Carmo Pereira , Silva Glaucia Cristina da , Rausch Rochelle Coppo Militão , Castro Luiz Ricardo de Ataide , Leite Anderson Ferreira
Published: April 2024

O pseudoaneurisma do ventrículo esquerdo (PAVE) é uma complicação rara após um infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM), com risco significativo de ruptura se não tratado. Considerando a elevada morbimortalidade cirúrgica nesse contexto, tratamentos alternativos têm ganhado importância. Este caso descreve um fechamento percutâneo de um PAVE após IAM extenso com revascularização tardia.
A HYBRID FEATURE SELECTION APPROACH FOR ROMAN URDU TEXT CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Waqas Azeem  , Chakir Aziza
Published: April 2024

Text classification is the task of assigning labels to unlabeled text data. Text classification has several applications like sentiment analysis, document classification, and fake news detection such as Machine learning (ML) methods have been used commonly in text classification in the last several years. The fundamental problem in ML is that these approaches heavily depend on feature selection methods. The models and feature selection methods used in this research. Several past types of research conclude that there is no uniform feature selection method that works well for all types of classifier tasks as well as Urdu is a resource-poor language. In this study, a proposed hybrid feature selection approach for Roman Urdu text not only reduces the dimension of the feature map but also increases the accuracy of ML models. Using 11000 and 20000 records have been used for Support Vector Classifier, Naive Base and Decision Tree which have given 80.81%, 72.94% and 76.78% respectively, among other tested methods. The best accuracy values achieved by each classifier and the hybrid features ChiSAE, CorrelationAE, and GainRAE. In future, text classification for better understanding of human being self-analysis as well as deep learning methods will be utilized for better authenticity.
Comparison of 3D-printed poly-ether-ether-ketone and traditional implant materials in cranioplasty
Authors: Yu Kuangyang , Su Yanwen , Rao Xiao , Zhu Hui , Liu Liang , Pang Huanhao , Shi Changquan , Li Dichen , Liu Yingchao , Peng Jianhua , He Jiankang , Jiang Yong
Published: April 2024

The advancement in material science and processing methods has led to the continuous development of novel biomaterial implants and bone flap manufacturing methods in cranioplasty. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the outcomes and clinical prognosis of patients undergoing skull repair using fused filament fabrication (FFF)-printed poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) implants versus traditional implants (i.e., autologous bone and titanium mesh). We recruited patients who underwent cranioplasty (performed by senior surgeons) between January 2021 and March 2023. A total of 66 patients who underwent cranioplasty were included in this study and divided into three groups according to the material used for their respective implants: (i) three-dimensional (3D)-printed PEEK, (ii) autologous bone, and (iii) titanium mesh. Infection, epilepsy, and transplant failure did not occur in any of the three groups. Additionally, there were no statistically significant differences in terms of implant-related complications and patient neurological function among the three groups 6 months after discharge (P > 0.05). This study demonstrated the feasibility, safety, and aesthetics of 3D-printed PEEK implants for clinical application. Nonetheless, 3D printing may be a promising translational technology for the future of neurosurgery.
2021 data summary of wet nitrogen deposition at Rocky Mountain National Park
Authors: Morris Kristi
Published: April 2024

The National Park Service is working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 (referred to as the Memorandum of Understanding agencies) to reduce atmospheric nitrogen deposition at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) due to its detrimental effects on park ecosystems. The data summarized in this report inform these agencies, stakeholders, and the public about the current status and trends of nitrogen deposition in accordance with the RMNP Nitrogen Deposition Reduction Plan (NDRP). Analyses include assessment of progress along the glidepath and trend analyses for RMNP and other regional sites for the following time periods: long-term/period of record (>33 years), since the 2006 inception of the NDRP (currently 16 years), and short-term (the most recent 7 years). Wet N deposition in 2021 at Loch Vale in RMNP was above the glidepath. Long-term trends show that N deposition levels are stable (no trend), with ammonium concentrations increasing at most of sites and nitrate concentrations decreasing at all sites. Shorter-term trends indicate that ammonium concentrations are stable, but nitrate concentrations are decreasing at all sites that met criteria for 2006-2021.
Cabrillo National Monument: Acoustic monitoring report, 2021
Authors: Meyer Erik
Published: April 2024

This study arose from the Cabrillo National Monument (CABR) Resource Stewardship Strategy (RSS), which identified the need for baseline acoustic surveys in the park. One of the RSS stewardship goals was to minimize anthropogenic sounds outside and inside park boundaries to enhance the visitor experience. A Technical Assistance Request (TAR) for natural sounds inventory was submitted to the Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division. Therefore, in May 2021, the NSNSD gathered acoustic data at two sites in CABR to provide park managers with information about the acoustic environment, sources of noise, and the existing ambient sound levels within the park. On average, noise was present from 95 to 99 percent of the time across the two sites. The most common sources of noise were aircraft, motor sounds, and a foghorn. The maximum percent time audible for any detailed noise source was the foghorn at site CABR001, audible for 95% of a 24-hr period over 10 days of listening. Motor sounds were most audible at site CABR002, audible for 68% of the time. Overall, existing ambient sound levels (LA50) at sites at CABR were 39.5 and 43.1 dB during the day and 34.7 and 42.5 dB at night during the sampling period (CABR001 and CABR002, respectively). Natural ambient sound levels (LAnat) were 30.2 and 38.0 dB during the day and 26.6 and 38.4 dB at night for CABR001 and CABR002 respectively, although these measurements were likely influenced by the high prevalence of noise. As a supplement, a geospatial sound model predicts existing and natural ambient sound levels at CABR are 46.0 (dBA) and 31.4 (dBA), respectively.
Computer-aided Instruction, Learning Styles and Academic Achievement: Interplay Towards Understanding of Philippine Literature for Grade 7 Students
Authors: Goroleo Jocelyn
Published: April 2024

In the current era of education, the utilization of computer-based materials is widespread and has become more common as years pass by. The researcher aims to determine the effectiveness of teaching literature using computer-based materials as a strategy in teaching Philippine literature to Grade 7 students. This study seeks to compare the level of learning in terms of knowledge and practical skills acquisition and craftsmanship between learners using computer-based instructional materials and those using print- based instructional materials in teaching Philippine Literature. A quasi-experimental design is highly appropriate and considered to be effective for this research because it uses the pre-testing and post-testing of the respondents about the investigation at hand. Findings showed that the students always use visual (spatial) learning styles as they prefer to learn using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. In addition, the results revealed that the pupils’ performance was improved with Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI). In line with this. the participants also showed preference to different methods such as the usage of DVD Video and social networking sites like Facebook for educational purposes. However, the research also uncovered setbacks to the ease of using computer-aided instructions. According to the participants, these difficulties include the availability of hardware and software, lack of funds, computer illiteracy, and attitudes of teachers.
Management of Isoniazid Monoresistant Tuberculosis
Authors: Yandhi Rama , Zen Ahmad
Published: April 2024

lsoniazid (INH) is one of the main first-line drugs used for the treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection because it has bactericidal capabilities and a good level of safety. The presence of TB germs that are resistant to INH will reduce the effectiveness of TB treatment. The treatment mix for INH monoresistant TB patients is a combination of rifampicin (R), isoniazid (H), pyrazinamide (Z), ethambutol (E), and levofloxacin (Lfx) or R-H-Z-E-Lfx given for 6 months. If a health facility provides loose TB medication, the patient can be given a combination of treatment without INH (R-Z-E-Lfx). In conditions where the Lfx drug cannot be used because there is severe intolerance (serious adverse events) or there are contra indications, the treatment given is the R-H-Z-E combination for 6 months. Clinical monitoring for patients with INH monoresistant TB follows the same principles as treatment of drug-sensitive TB. In conclusion, the treatment guide for INH monoresistant TB patients is a combination of rifampicin (R), isoniazid (H), pyrazinamide (Z), ethambutol (E), and levofloxacin (Lfx) or R-H-Z-E-Lfx for 6 months.
College of Education: Tutors’ Perceived Professional Practice and their Well-Being
Authors: Kwafo Alexander Djan
Published: April 2024

The well-being of tutors is a multifaceted concept encompassing various dimensions of their physical, emotional, and social health. The study examines the tutor’s perceived professional practice and their well-being. A descriptive research design was used for the study. The accessible population was four out of the seven colleges of education with a sample size of 202 tutors’’. A standardized instrument was adapted with an alpha value of .869. From the findings, it was evident that some of the variables in the well-being factors predicted higher than others. The environmental well-being factors revealed that 7 out of 9 items of respondents believe that their College of Education environment was conducive to effective professional practice. However, 2 out of the 9 items, the respondents were in disagreement with because they were of the opinion that their college of education environment affects their effectiveness and efficiency in their professional practice in 21st-century tertiary education. To this, it was recommended that educational managers, administrators, quality assurance officers and other stakeholders of the colleges should formulate policies that will enable tutors’’ to continuously develop themselves professionally and also improve their professional practice. it is also recommended that tutors’’' personal well-being factors should be factored into their condition of service by stakeholders to enhance their self-esteem to perform their professional practice
Exploring the Role of Social Media in Transforming Learning to Children: A Case of Selected Private Pre-Primary Schools in Tabora – Tanzania
Authors: Buhori Johnas Amon , Nyaisa Flora N.
Published: April 2024

Globally, technological advancements, particularly the use of social media in transforming learning, significantly impact the effectiveness of children's success in educational settings. This study explores social media's role in transforming children's learning, focusing on private pre-primary schools. It intends to assess the quality of content and the accessibility of social media. Social learning theory by Albert Bandura guides this study, which, in its natural setup, allows descriptive cross-sectional design. A total number of 200 children and 36 teachers were selected to inform this study. The observation checklists were prepared to collect data from teachers, children, and schools, such as St. Francis, Greenlane, Themihill, Ipuli Holly Family, and Matumaini Pre & primary schools. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that transformation in learning using social media depends on the well-established environment. Further, the findings reveal that children accessed the same content from local television and TV cables apart from website sources such as Ubongo Kids and Kilimani Sesame. It was observed that the schools had computer laboratories with computer facilities, electricity sources, and teachers with social media skills. The study recommends that parents and teachers guide children to access information resources relevant to their cognitive development
Impact of Fine Sediment on Benthic Macroinvertebrates Communities of Freshwater Ecosystem: A Review
Authors: Mulat Kebebush , Mekoya Antensay
Published: April 2024

The freshwater environment in Ethiopia is exposed to severe human influence because of fast population growth and other factors. Anthropogenic activities in developing countries such as river regulation and pollution have a potentially negative cumulative impact on water quantity and quality of the rivers and wetlands, hence negatively impacting benthic invertebrates and fishes. This review aims to identify the impacts of fine sediment on the community of benthic macroinvertebrates, and freshwater food webs, and to assess the response of benthic invertebrates to fine sediment pollution. Literature review was used as a methodology.  Fine segment load on the freshwater ecosystem from both point and nonpoint sources may directly/indirectly alter the macroinvertebrate communities. Organic and inorganic contaminants as well as other sediment variables (sediment grain size, total organic carbon, nutrients, etc.) were affecting the community composition of benthic invertebrates. However, habitat features like the number of supplements or the silt grain measure clarify the variation in macroinvertebrate indices and metrics. The impact of metals and, to a lesser extent, organic contaminants may also be significant. Benthic macroinvertebrates are commonly used indicators of river ecological conditions that can be adversely affected by fine sediment loads. Sedimentation can change the suitability of the substrate for some taxa, increase macroinvertebrate drift, and affect respiration and feeding. To conclude, excessive fine sediment severely alters the structure and function of macroinvertebrates. At the regional and national levels, different governmental and non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and policy makers are recommended to take responsibility for reducing sediment discharge to the freshwater ecosystem by applying different conservation measures of benthic macroinvertebrates.
Development of a Framework to Improve the Provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities of Mwandi District in Western Province
Authors: Washanga Misheck , Kaliba Chilala
Published: April 2024

Healthcare facilities (HCFs) require safe water, sanitation, hygiene, environmental cleaning, and waste management (WASH) in the provision of quality services to promote, restore, maintain, and improve health. However, the unavailability of studies on the challenges and opportunities of WASH services in HCFs of Mwandi District has limited the potential for improved health care and quality of life. Without proper elucidation, this has the potency to dissuade women from using HCFs for childbirth and healthcare, potentially increasing maternal mortality rates. To examine the challenges and opportunities in accessing safe WASH services in HCFs in Mwandi District, more of Qualitative techniques were utilized to gather data from 8 HCFs in Mwandi District. This involved initial observations employing the WASH Status Checklist, followed by focus group discussions with expectant mothers and 23 key informant interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.  The results showed that only half of the investigated facilities provided basic water services, hampered by water salinity issues. Even though most facilities had improved sanitation facilities, they, however, do not meet the basic sanitation standards. This was primarily due to issues such as corroded pipes, insufficient accessible toilets for people with disabilities, and the absence of menstrual hygiene facilities. Many facilities lacked gender-segregated staff facilities. Most of the facilities had functional hand hygiene facilities but also did not meet the basic standards due to a lack of soap for hand washing. A significant number encounter inefficiencies in cleaning protocols, and the majority face poor infrastructure conditions. The findings further revealed that these challenges stem from inadequate prioritization and funding for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives. The existing knowledge often concentrates on individual components, the findings stress the necessity for an integrated approach that collectively addresses water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management. This holistic perspective can significantly contribute to the development of more effective guidelines and policies, offering a nuanced understanding of the interconnected nature of WASH components. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the pivotal role of localized political will, specifically highlighting the influence of Health Centre Advisory Committees (HAHC) in shaping governance at the community level, especially concerning WASH projects. The study offers a comprehensive overview of challenges and sustainability opportunities related to WASH services, crucial for their effective functioning. It emphasizes the necessity for heightened awareness and increased budget allocation for the sustainable maintenance of WASH services
A Prostate Boundary Localization and Edge Denoising Algorithm
Authors: Mukondiwa Daisy Thembelihle , Shi YongTao , Gao Chao
Published: April 2024

This research aimed at presenting a two-step method for prostate segmentation in TRUS images. The research used a prostate boundary localization and prostate edge denoising approach. The proposed method contribution is the use of the optimized Hodge’s method as the boundary operator and the use of the Bidirectional Exponential moving average to perform edge denoising. The results showed that the proposed method is effective in completing the prostate segmentation task. (1) The prostate region is effectively initialized and localized. (2) The recovery of noise points is accomplished and the segmentation result being consistent with the general shape of the prostate. The experimental results showed that this method can improve the overall segmentation accuracy. The process uses a combination of traditional and unsupervised methods, eliminating the need to rely on large data sets compared to current deep learning methods. The proposed method achieved excellent segmentation accuracy, with the Dice similarity coefficient (DICE) value of 0.9679, an average Intersection over Union (IoU) value of 0.9377, and an average False Positive Rate (FPR) of 0.0399. The results obtained from this study have significant implications for clinical practice. Accurate prostate segmentation is crucial for various applications, including radiation therapy planning, image-guided interventions, and computer-aided diagnosis. The proposed method has the potential to improve these applications by providing more precise and reliable prostate segmentations. However, it is important to acknowledge some limitations of this study. First, the proposed method was evaluated on a limited dataset, which may not fully represent the diversity of prostate images encountered in clinical practice. Further validation on larger datasets is necessary to assess its generalizability. Additionally, the proposed method relied on manual annotations for training, which can introduce inter-observer variability. Incorporating automated or semi-automated annotation techniques could enhance the robustness of the method
Corruption and Good Governance in Africa: A Hermeneutical Analysis
Authors: Ikeke Mark Omorovie
Published: April 2024

Human beings are social and communal animals and cannot but live in an ordered society and have interactive relationships, hence good governance, which is essential for their well-being and development. This fact grounds their forming governmental apparatus to coordinate the things that are common to them; otherwise, violence and warfare may continue unabated. Good governance does not just happen. Those elected or appointed into positions of governance need to be effective, efficient and exhibit an ethical character to ensure that the good life constitutive of the promotion of human rights, provision of social facilities, and all that provide a better life for the people are in place. In the African continent, many of those in governance, instead of working for the public good to ensure a better life for their citizens, serve their private and parochial interests to the detriment of the welfare of the people by engaging in massive corruption. Corruption, especially political and public, has grave effects on the economy and the lives of the people all over the continent. Massive corruption has siphoned public funds for development projects and lodged them in foreign banks. This has led to poverty and underdevelopment, weakened sustainable development goals, caused youth restiveness, led to forced migration, poor environmental growth, and loss of millions of lives. Problematized in this paper is a continent endowed and blessed with natural and human resources but remains the poorest, most undeveloped continent in the world because of corruption. The paper used hermeneutics and critical analytic methods to examine corruption as an impediment to good governance in Africa. The hermeneutics method was used to interpret, decipher, and highlight the importance of this work’s principal concepts. The critical-analytic method was used to rationalize the arguments. The paper found that massive corruption is decimating the continent and that there is a need to combat it to ensure good governance. It concluded that combating corruption will help create a better continent where people enjoy a good life and democratic entitlements
Pregnancy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: impact of gestation in a tertiary care center.
Authors: Fernández García F , Toro Ortíz JP , Pinazo Bandera JM , Asady Ben GR
Published: April 2024

Introduction and objectives: Pregnancy is a relevant milestone in the clinical course of a patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The objective was to evaluate the impact of adherence to the therapeutic plan in the course of pregnancy and to analyze variables related to disease activity, treatments received and pregnancy outcome.

Material and methods: single-center retrospective observational study in pregnant patients with IBD. Demographic variables related to the disease, treatment received and pregnancy outcomes were collected. Adherent group was defined as the group that agreed to the therapeutic plan. A non-adherent group was defined as those patients who did not agree to the therapeutic plan or who abandoned it during pregnancy.

Results: 32 patients were included, 56.3% diagnosed with Crohn's disease (CD) and 43.7% with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Of those diagnosed with CD, 13 were in remission and 5 had moderate activity, compared to 11 in remission and 3 with mild activity in UC. Eleven (34.4%) patients abandoned treatment without consensus, and 12 (37.5%) patients had flares during pregnancy. Significant differences were found with respect to the number of flares and fetal birth weight. Differences were also found when comparing inflammatory activity at the beginning of pregnancy and the evolution of pregnancy.

Conclusion:The study data reinforce the importance of preconception counseling, activity control and adherence to the therapeutic plan, motivating us to improve the care and follow-up of our patients of gestational age.
Colonoscopy preparations: electrolyte imbalances and precautions in the fragile patients
Authors: Arenas MD , Pérez-Arellano E
Published: April 2024

Bowel preparation intake for colonoscopy can cause electrolyte imbalances. Although it is a rare complication, occurs as a consequence of the loss of electrolytes and water into the intestinal lumen, and because some electrolytes from the preparations can be absorbed. The possible imbalances cover all the alterations range of the internal environment (hypo and hypernatremia, hypo and hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, hypocalcaemia, and hyperphosphataemia or hypermagnesaemia). Electrolyte disturbances and their severity depend on electrolyte content of the preparation solution, the fluid replenishment conducted, and patient characteristics.

Electrolyte imbalances are generally transient, and these should not cause complications if adequate fluid replenishment with or without electrolytes during bowel preparation is conducted and maintained over time once the colonoscopy is performed. We reviewed the most frequent electrolyte imbalances that occur with the most used bowel cleansing preparations and precautions to be taken into consideration in fragile patients.
Intestinal ultrasound: Is it time to join our IBD units? How do we do it?
Authors: Castro Aguilar-Tablada T , Piñero García A
Published: April 2024

The objective in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease is to achieve early control of the disease with the intention of obtaining mucosal and even transmural healing.

To do this, it is necessary to have monitoring techniques that allow us to closely monitor the evolution of the disease.

Intestinal ultrasound is a good alternative to more invasive imaging techniques, with similar precision.

It is quickly and easily available, provides real-time response and allows early clinical decision-making, being able to modify the therapeutic and monitoring strategy of patients.

The incorporation of ultrasound in IBD units allows us to save time and resources for the benefit of the patient themselves.
Large intrathoracic collection secondary to acute chronic pancreatitis displacing large hiatal hernia, an uncommon presentation.
Authors: Alonso Belmonte C , Parra López B
Published: April 2024

The case of a 60-year-old woman with a history of chronic alcoholism and chronic liver disease is presented as a clinical case. During a hospitalization, a diagnostic imaging test reveals a possible complicated chronic pancreatitis with multiple abdominal collections. Of note is the displacement of one of the collections at the thoracic level along with a pre-existing large hiatal hernia, which, in turn, is compressed and laterally displaced by the collection, causing abdominal pain and dyspnea in the patient.

Literature on intrathoracic collections secondary to complicated chronic pancreatitis is scarce. Therefore, in a patient presenting with typical abdominal pain of pancreatitis and dyspnea, it is mandatory to consider this condition in the broad differential diagnosis that needs to be established.
Perforation of a peptic ulcer with migration of hemostatic clips: a rare complication in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage
Authors: Fernández García R , Lecuona Muñoz M , Tendero Peinado R , Redondo Cerezo E , Abellán Alfocea P
Published: April 2024

Hemostatic clips are one of the most common treatment options for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage, allowing for monotherapy in Forrest IIa or higher-grade bleeding. Complications associated with them are infrequent, limited to erosions and minor bleeding related to their deployment. We present the case of a patient with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage secondary to a duodenal peptic ulcer. The patient was treated using a combination of various hemostatic methods, which resulted in perforation of the ulcer and migration of a hemostatic clip into the duodeno-pancreatic groove.
Frequent Presentation of Counterfeit Gunshot Wounds in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India: A Case Series
Authors: Kashif Ali  , Afzal Haroon  , Md. Yusuf Afaque  , Mohd. Zubair Amaan  , Amjad Ali Rizvi
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Self-inflicted wounds, or wounds produced by another acting in accord with him, are wounds inflicted by a person on his own body. The purpose of fabricating injuries is to file a false claim of assault against an opponent, to alter the appearance of a minor injury in order to attract more attention and a harsher punishment for the alleged accused. Someone may also pretend these as defence wounds, so as to conceal homicide.Result: In a short period of 1 year, i.e. from August 2020 to July 2021 in a single unit of Department of General Surgery, 8 cases of Counterfeit Gunshot Wounds are there which depicts that the foul play is at large scale and these gunshot wounds are not present over the vital organs of the body.Conclusion: The combined efforts of all investigating authorities and doctors can help to avoid injury fabrication, which will not only decrease wasteful litigation in the courts, but will also help to avoid harassment of innocent individuals.
Detection of Tetrahydrocannabinol in Commercial Consumables: A Survey-Based Study with Real Time Samples
Authors: Nupoor Gopal Neole  , Anil Harishchandre
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to detect the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in commercial consumables, specifically focusing on real-time samples. The study highlights the widespread use and cultivation of cannabis, with various compounds such as THC and Cannabidiol (CBD) present in the plant. THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects, while CBD is non-intoxicating and may have therapeutic benefits. The study also discusses the legal and social acceptance of cannabis across countries and regions. The study emphasizes the need for analysing street samples of pan-masala and other tobacco-containing orally consumable products for the presence of cannabis alkaloids, as they are often used as a concealment step for selling and purchasing cannabis. The experimental details include using chemicals and solvents from commercial sources, thin-layer chromatography (TLC) plates and an Ultraviolet-Visible spectrophotometer for detecting THC. The study used Dragendroff (DD) and Fast Blue B (FBB) reagents to identify THC. The THC quantities detected were 15.32 µM, 29.2 µM, 7.15 µM, and 5.3 µM respectively in the collected sample.
Deciphering Medicolegal Autopsy from the Perspective of Undergraduate Students in a Medical University in Karnataka
Authors: Priya M Narayankar  , Janani Adiaman
Published: April 2024

Background: Autopsy or postmortem examination is an important aspect of medicolegal investigation and an integral part of medical education. It is of paramount importance in ascertaining the cause of death, time since death, manner of death, collection of evidence and also in establishing a positive identification in case of unclaimed dead bodies. As part of medical curriculum, medical students are required to witness as well as perform a certain number of autopsies.
Methods: To understand autopsy from the perspective of medical undergraduate students, a questionnaire was prepared which contained questions to assess knowledge and to understand attitudes of students towards autopsy.
Conclusion: Almost all students opined that autopsies are an essential part of medical education. Most students opined that autopsy helped them in understanding basic anatomy of the human body as well as common pathological conditions. Few students expressed discomfort towards watching an autopsy. A good number of students showed interest in encouraging kin of the deceased to donate cornea. In conclusion, autopsy holds the potential in shaping students to competently opine about the cause of death, engage in research as well as to send a social message in the form of donating eyes after death.
A Research Study on Histopathological Changes that are Seen in Lungs of Victims Who Died of Drowning
Authors: P. Suresh  , RJ Divakar  , Pulimi Subbarao  , S. Ramesh Babu
Published: April 2024

Drowning is considered to be the leading cause of death in water and the third most common cause of accidental death worldwide, with the highest drowning rates in developing countries. The WHO defines drowning as the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid. For forensic experts, death in water is a multifaceted issue presenting a challenge to them. Since all the circumstances from natural death to homicide are possible in the water, critical examination and interpretation of all abnormal findings found during autopsy are of great importance.Drowning is a diagnosis of exclusion, based on ruling out all other causes of death via complete autopsy and toxicology. Drowning causes hypoxemia, loss of consciousness, apnea and ultimately cardiac arrest. Fluid aspiration results in lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Acute Respiratory Failure is the main component of drowning pathophysiology. Near drowning results in multiple complications including aspiration pneumonia which is often life-threatening. Hence the histopathological changes in the lungs provide good corroborative evidence of death due to drowning. Nevertheless, for the examined drowning signs, no high diagnostic certainty could be observed. However, these findings can increase their diagnostic value if forensic doctors take influencing factors into consideration.From the central record section of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, about 80 medicolegal postmortem reports of death due to drowning in undecomposed bodies were selected in which one whole lung was sent for histopathological examination during the past two years i.e, 2020 - 2022. Parameters like Age, Sex and Marital Status were also studied. Histopathological examination of drowned lungs showed that congestion was seen in 92% of cases, oedema in 96% cases, dilatation of alveoli in 86% of cases, thinning of septa was seen in 84% of cases rupture of alveoli seen in 64% of cases and hemorrhage is seen in 46% of cases. Mostly males are affected and drowning deaths are seen more in 26 – 40 years age group. The histopathological investigations must be performed on all the organs of non-putrefied bodies with the aim of making the difference between death by drowning and other causes of death. The lung examinations can show over-distension of the alveoli, thinning of the alveolar septa and compression with narrowing of the capillary network.
An Autopsy Based Study of Deaths Due to Snake Bite in Kurnool Region of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: V.Rajasekhar  , Sugnan Bandaru  , Katta Sri Ram  , Mahesh Mandala  , N.Sridhar Reddy
Published: April 2024

Snake bite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is responsible for enormous suffering, disability and premature death. This study is an autopsy based epidemiological study of deaths due to snake bite conducted in Kurnool medical college attached Government General Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The results of the study indicated that snake bites are more common among middle-aged, uneducated, male agricultural laborers working in fields during monsoon season. In Majority of the them bitten by snake over lower extremities. The majority of patients could not reach the hospital in time because their habitats are rural areas and not well connected to the nearby health centers.
5G-Campusnetze: Kommunikationstechnologie für mobile Roboter?/5G Campus Networks: Communication Technology for Mobile Robots?
Authors: Lackner Thorge , Hermann Julian , Kuhn Christian , Palm Daniel
Published: April 2024

Mobile Roboter sind entscheidend für die automatisierte Intralogistik der Industrie 4.0. Eine sichere drahtlose Anbindung an Flottenmanager oder Steuerungssysteme ist essenziell. Private 5G-Campusnetzwerke mit lizenzierten Frequenzen gelten als vielversprechende Lösung. Aus diesem Grund beleuchtet der Beitrag die Grundlagen der 5G-Technologie für mobile Roboter sowie die aktuelle Leistungsfähigkeit von privaten 5G-Campusnetzwerken anhand erhobener Messungen.