bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Yang Fana Ditelan oleh Hidup: Sebuah Usulan Model Tubuh Kebangkitan Orang Percaya
Authors: Manurung Philip
Published: January 2024

Doktrin tentang tubuh kebangkitan kerap menimbulkan kesulitan dan kebingungan bagi orang-orang Kristen. Model-model yang ada cenderung dianggap spekulatif dengan beragam konstruksi yang mungkin. Penelitian ini hendak menjernihkan kebingungan tersebut dengan meninjau ulang doktrin manusia menurut tradisi Reformed, serta doktrin inkarnasi dan kebangkitan Kristus, untuk menghasilkan sebuah model tubuh kebangkitan eskatologis orang percaya yang alkitabiah dan lengkap. Hasil dari penyelidikan menunjukkan bahwa pola kesatuan pneumasomatis dalam natur integratif antropoteistis terlihat sejak penciptaan manusia, kelahiran Kristus hingga kenaikan-Nya ke surga. Pada waktu kebangkitan orang percaya, tubuh yang fana ditelan oleh Roh yang memberi hidup. Temuan ini dibandingkan dengan model tubuh kebangkitan “dikotomi berimbas pada Roh Kudus” oleh Afrahat dan model “tubuh pneumatis manunggal dengan Kristus” oleh Troels Engberg-Pedersen.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Minat Beli Produk Azarine Di Toko Underprice Skincare Pada Aplikasi Shopee
Authors: Purba Sri Maya Valentina
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi minat beli produk Azarine di Toko Underprice Skincare di Shopee. Dari 496 pembeli, 50 responden dipilih secara acak. Metode alnallisis daltal yalitu  uji valliditals daln relialbilitals. Uji alsumsi klalsik yalng terdiir dalri uji normallitals, Uji Multikolonieritals, uji Heteroskedalstisitals. Alnallisis Regresi Linier Bergalndal, Uji hipotesis yalng terdiri dalri uji t, uji f daln uji determinalsi.  Pengolallhalln dalltall menggunallkalln softwallre stalltistik Hasil menunjukkan Kualitas Produk, Faktor Pribadi, dan Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli. Faktor Budaya dan Sosial tidak berpengaruh signifikan. Secara simultan, kelima faktor tersebut berpengaruh positif pada minat beli. Rekomendasi termasuk meningkatkan kualitas produk, pelayanan, dan mempertimbangkan preferensi pribadi konsumen dalam strategi pemasaran. Studi ini memberikan pandangan penting untuk meningkatkan strategi penjualan di platform Shopee.
Uji kadar total polifenol buah asam kandis (Garcinia xanthochymus Hook.f.ex T.Anderson) dengan metode spektrofotometri UV-VIS dan LCMS
Authors: Winata Hanafis Sastra , Faisal Hendri , Andry Muhammad , Naziyah Syifa , Nasution Muhammad Amin
Published: January 2024

Latar belakang: Buah asam kandis memiliki berbagai aktivitas, seperti antioksidan, sitotoksik, anti inflamasi, dan antimikroba. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kadar total polifenol buah asam kandis serta jenis senyawa fenolik yang terkandung didalam buah asam kandis. Jenis penelitian ini eksperimental dengan menggunakan pelarut etanol 70%. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah uji kualitatif polifenol, spektrofotometri UV-Vis dan LC-MS. Hasil pengukuran secara kualitatif menunjukan bahwa pada sampel terkandung senyawa polifenol. Hasil dari uji polifenol pada sampel buah asam kandis pada pereaksi FeCl3 1% dan perekasi diazo mendapatkan hasil positif, sedangan pada pereaksi millon mendapatkan hasil negatif. Hasil penelitian, Penetapan kadar kandungan polifenol pada ekstrak buah asam kandis diukur menggunakan spektrofotometri UV-VIS dengan mengaju pada prinsip kerja Folin-Ciocalteau. Pembuktian kandungan polifenol menggunakan perekasi reagen Folin-Ciocalteau karena perekasi ini dapat bereaksi dengan kelompok senyawa polifenol yang membentuk larutan pekat yang dapat diukur absorbansinya. Semakin tinggi atau pekat konsentrasi sampel maka semakin tinggi pula nilai absorbansinya Hasil penetapan kadar polifenol ekstrak buah asam kandis menggunakan spektrofotometri uv-vis memiliki komponen senyawa polifenol sebesar 61,1015 mg GAE/g sampel. Hasil analisis LC-MS pada senyawa fenolik yang tertinggi yaitu jenis vanilic acid sebesar 14,21%.
Kajian aktivitas antioksidan pada isolat akar dan buah palem merah (Cyrtostachys renda Blume) dengan metode DPPH
Authors: Syamsurizal Syamsurizal , Pratiwi Puspa Dwi , Novia Ria , Sitanggang Sarah Dianora , Rani Amalia , Damayani Mira Ovita
Published: January 2024

Munculnya penyakit degenerative dapat dipicu oleh radikal bebas yang semakin meningkat. Penghambatan reaksi radikal bebas dapat diperoleh dengan adanya senyawa antioksidan. Palem merah adalah sumber antioksidan eksogen yang diperoleh dari bahan alam. Pemanfaatan palem merah sebagai antioksidan karena mengandung senyawa seperti flavonoid. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengatahui aktivitas antioksidan dari akar dan buah palem merah pada crude ekstrak, hasil ekstraksi cair-cair (n-heksan, etil asetat, diklorometana, dan air), fraksionat, subfraksionat dan kontrol positif (ɑ-tokoferol) dengan metode DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) serta menggunakan 5 rangkaian konsentrasi uji (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 ppm) dengan 3 kali replikasi. Aktivitas antioksidan menunjukkan ekstraksi cair-cair etil asetat buah dan akar memiliki aktivitas antioksidan terbaik dibandingkan hasil ekstrak lainnya termasuk kategori sangat kuat dengan nilai IC50 11,47 µg/mL pada akar dan 10,69 µg/mL pada buah palem merah. Antioksidan pada subfraksi C 28,17 µg/mL dan E 24,80 µg/mL pada akar, subfraksi K 14,91 µg/mL dan O 25,98 µg/mL pada buah palem merah menunjukkan  aktivitas antioksidan dalam menangkal radikal bebas yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai IC50< 50 µg/mL. Buah dan akar palem merah memiliki senyawa metabolit yang berpotensial sebagai antioksidan dan memiliki aktivitas antioksidan sangat kuat dengan nilai IC50< 50 µg/mL. Kata kunci: Antioksidan, Pelem Merah, Fraksinasi, DPPH.
The Impact of N2 Lymph Node Positivity on Survival Rates Among Patients Undergoing Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: KARACAOĞLU İsmail Can , ÖZÇELİK Cemal , AVCİ Alper , GEZER Suat
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT
Objective: In this study, our aim was to examine the impact of unexpected N2 and potentially resectable N2 groups, which were categorized based on the clinical approach to N2 lymph node involvement, on the survival outcomes of patients who underwent lung resection for non-small cell lung cancer. Specifically, we focused on identifying patients with ipsilateral mediastinal metastatic lymph nodes (N2) and assessing their survival rates.
Material and Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single center, comprising a total of 953 patients who underwent anatomical lung resection and mediastinal lymph node dissection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) between the years 2011 and 2017.
Results: Between January 2011 and December 2017, a retrospective review was conducted on 953 patients who underwent lung resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at our hospital. Patients were categorized into three groups: patients without initial clinical N2 involvement but with postoperative pathological N2 involvement (group 1), patients with initial clinical N2 involvement who underwent immediate surgery (group 2), and patients with initial clinical N2 involvement who demonstrated stable pathological N2 involvement or partial regression after receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy and subsequently underwent surgery (group 3).
A total of 71 patients (7.45% of the cohort) with postoperative pN2 were included in this study. Among these 71 patients, 41 (57.74%) did not have initial cN2 involvement and were categorized as postoperative pN2 (group 1). Twenty patients (28.16%) with a single cN2 were considered as carefully selected patients and underwent surgery (group 2). Ten patients (14.08%) were selected patients who received neoadjuvant treatment and subsequently had a single N2 involvement, and they underwent anatomical resection (group 3). Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in survival between the three groups (p=0.882).
Conclusion: No consensus currently exists regarding the role of surgery in the management of patients with NSCLC and mediastinal lymph node metastases. Existing evidence suggests that studies encompassing larger patient cohorts are necessary to comprehensively investigate the subgroups of patients with N2 disease.
Comparison of Clinical Results of Lefort and Total Colpocleisis Operations Performed in Patients with Uterovaginal Pelvic Prolapse
Authors: ÇETİN ARSLAN Hale , ARSLAN Kadir , ŞAVKLI Ayşe Özge
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the clinical results and operation success of Lefort and Total Colpocleisis surgeries performed in patients with stage 2 and above pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 40 patients who underwent Lefort and Total Colpocleisis surgeries in our clinic between 2015-2022. Demographic and clinical results were obtained from the hospital database. Data on the presence of relapse and de novo incontinence symptoms, postoperative complications, and their management were obtained from individual postoperative examinations of the patients.

Results: The mean age at operation was 75.7±6.7. The mean parity of the patients was four, and all had a normal vaginal delivery. It was observed that 67.5% of the subjects had at least one comorbidity. The anatomic success rate of Total colpocleisis at one-year follow-up was 95.4%, and Lefort colpocleisis was 94.4%. The incidence of de novo stress urinary incontinence at one-year follow-up was 10%. The subjects were treated with mini-sling operations.

Conclusion: Colpoclesis can be safely applied in the elderly and sexually inactive population due to its low perioperative complications and recurrence rates compared to reconstructive surgeries. It should be kept in mind that de novo incontinence may occur after colpoclesis surgery.
Treatment of primary retroperitoneal tumors: Single center experience
Authors: ÜNAL Umut , KARKİN Kadir , VURUŞKAN Ediz , AYDAMİROV Mubariz
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The aim of our study is to evaluate the results of patients who underwent surgery due to primary retroperitoneal tumors in order to contribute to the knowledge pool in the literature.

Material Method: The data of patients who underwent surgery due to retroperitoneal tumor at Health Sciences University, Adana City Training and Research Hospital between January 2015 and January 2023 were retrospectively scanned. Approximately 54 patients with a clinical diagnosis of PRT were included in the study. Preoperative demographic characteristics of the patients, such as age at diagnosis, gender, number of surgeries for PRT, preoperative biopsy pathology and symptom status, if any, were recorded. All patients underwent computed tomography (CT) imaging with intravenous contrast. The location, size, density and presence of contrast enhancement of PRT in preoperative imaging methods were recorded. Peroperative incision type and duration, need for erythrocyte suspension transfusion, need for organ resection, complications and length of stay in the postoperative period were evaluated.

Results: The average age of a total of 54 patients who underwent surgery due to a retroperitoneal mass was 53.8±10.0 years. While 15 (27.8%) of 54 patients with a retroperitoneal mass were diagnosed incidentally, 39 (72.2%) patients were diagnosed symptomatically. The final pathological outcome of all relapsed patients was liposarcoma. The average operation time was 178.7±85.4 minutes. In 12 (22.2%) patients, adjacent organ resection was performed in addition to the mass. The average length of stay of the patients was 6.2±3.1 days. In the postoperative period, one patient required re-operation due to ileus and one patient due to bleeding. Adjuvant therapy was given to 6 (11.1%) patients after surgery. In the final pathology results of the patients, positive surgical margins were detected in 8 (14.3%) patients. Additionally, all of these patients had organ resection. In the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, it was found that surgical margin had a statistically significant effect on average survival (p
Pengembangan Potensi Wisata Di Desa Wisata Sidorejo Kecamatan Lendah Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Pangky Arbindarta Kusuma  , Yerika Ayu Salindri
Published: January 2024

The objective of this research is to identify the potential attraction of the Sidorejo Tourism Village located in Lendah District, Kulon Progo Regency. In identifying, the researchers used several methods both in collecting data and processing data. Steps to collect data include FGD, interviews, observations, library studies and documentation, while the primary and secondary data processing obtained was carried out by descriptive-qualitative analysis, interpretation and analysis of tourism potential. It is resulted that Sidorejo Tourism Village has a various attractions including natural, cultural and artificial attractions. It is known that there are several problems in management and become quite influential obstacles related to the structure of management, management, education level and packaging of tourism products.
Urgensi implementasi smart tourism untuk kemajuan pariwisata Indonesia
Authors: Hendi Prasetyo  , Muhammad Bachtiar Rifai
Published: January 2024

In order to advance Indonesian tourism, it is necessary to implement smart tourism. The purpose of this study is to describe the urgency of implementing smart tourism for the advancement of Indonesian tourism. This research is qualitative research with descriptive analysis and using literature study data collection techniques. The results of the research that has been carried out show that the existence of smart tourism is basically an effort to meet the needs of tourists by combining information technology devices. Tourists currently need travel application facilities in order to facilitate travel and determine tourism activities from the information provided so that tourists can access them when they need them. The application of the smart tourism concept will be the development of innovation between technology and tourist information needs. Optimizing the utilization of all the potential and resources owned will encourage an increase in the tourist experience of tourism activities. The development of the smart tourism concept will also always coexist with technological advances so it requires continuous innovation in order to achieve the expected goals. Based on the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the concept of smart tourism is able to provide tourism experiences and services by utilizing technological advances from stakeholders (government, destination managers, local communities, and tourists) who utilize information and communication technology.
Pelestarian Dan Pengembangan Makanan Khas Kampung Ciharahas Mulyaharja Sebagai Destinasi Wisata Kota Bogor
Authors: Asep Parantika  , Gaby Jenica
Published: January 2024

Indonesia also has a variety of traditional culinary. The city is one of the cities that has a unique gastronomic tourism with a variety of special foods. Mulyaharja Village, which is the main tourist attraction of Bogor, also offers a variety of special foods found in Sundanese specialties. However, there are still many people who do not know the typical food of Mulyaharja Village. This study aims to explain what factors make Mulyaharja village a tourist destination in the city of Bogor and to find out the typical food of Mulyaharja Village which has the potential to become a source of income for residents. The data for this study were collected through observation and interviews with several sources. The data analysis tool used is the SWOT matrix to identify internal and external factors. The results of the study show that, first, Mulyaharja Village already has the factors that make it a tourist destination. However, there are still some limitations that need to be developed. Second, Mulyaharja Village has unique traditional food, namely Nasi Liwet, Nasi Tutung Oncom, Stir-fried Banana Heart, Jengkol Balado and Cucumber Shaved Ice. Third, the typical cuisine of Mulyaharja village can be a source of community income, namely by increasing promotion facilities and maintaining and improving the quality of Mulyaharja's culinary specialties. That way, Mulyaharja Village can become one of the culinary tourism spots in the city of Bogor.
A SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY APPROACH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL LITERACY AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AS MEDIATED BY ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS
Authors: Jonelson C. Escandallo  , Danilo G. Baradillo
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of English speaking skills (ESS) on the relationship between social literacy (SL) and student engagement (SE) among English major education students in the private Higher Educations Institutions (HEIs) in Region XI. By which, the study used a sequential explanatory mixed methods research design having a total of 300 English major students from the different private tertiary institution in Region XI as the research respondents. For the data analysis, medgraph was employed in determining the mediating effect of ESS on the relationship between SL and SE which was found to be significant partial mediation in this study. Then, through interviews and focus group discussion with 17 participants taken from the quantitative respondents, data were integrated with the findings in the quantitative aspect of the study. The participants confirmed the relationships and the functions of the variables in the mediation model. With the confirmation, it can be gleaned that there is substantial evidence that ESS is one of the reasons why SL could influence SE among English major students in the private tertiary institutions in Region XI as demonstrated in the partial mediation model. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data unveiled the essential themes generally confirming the connecting-merging-confirmation surfaced as the nature of data integration.
KEYWORDS: Applied linguistics, English speaking skills, students social literacy, student engagement, English major students, Philippines.
NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING EMPLOYING SENTIMENT ANALYSIS ON THE PUBLIC VOICE OF FILIPINOS DURING CRISIS SITUATIONS
Authors: Harry Dave B. Villasor  , Danilo G. Baradillo
Published: January 2024

Aims: This Natural Language Processing study examined the sentiments of Filipinos in crisis situations using Twitter data. The goal was to identify the prevalent emotional tone, categorize sentiments, and explore variations across different types of crises.
Study design: Qualitative Research using Natural Language Processing
Place and Duration of Study: Philippines, 2019 - 2023
Methodology: There were 10,000 tweets that narrate the public voice of Filipinos during crisis situations that were analyzed using sentiment analysis. They were mined using Apify Easy Twitter Search Scraper. Results were analyzed using Orange Software and Plutchik’s Emotional Wheel via Box Plot.
Results: Results show that the dominant public voice is neutral, this is followed by positive and negative tones. This means that Filipinos mainly share information, describe their situations, and seek clarifications during crises. It is further revealed that joy was the most dominant emotion, followed by sadness, trust, surprise, fear, disgust, anticipation, and anger. This means that even in crisis, Filipinos wish peoples safety, pray for the situation and give jokes to lighten the mood. The order of dominant emotions or tone for earthquake, inflation, and typhoon followed a pattern of neutral, positive and negative. The pandemic stood out, featuring a dominant neutral tone, followed by negative and then positive.
Conclusion: These Findings Offer Valuable Insights for Refining Government Crisis Response Strategies. Additionally, This Underscores the Significance Of Recognizing And Understanding Emotions In Communication, Providing Valuable Guidance For Educators And Students.
KEYWORDS: Education, applied linguistics, natural language processing, sentiment analysis,public voice, emotional tone, Philippines
Issues In Representations Of Ghalib’s Thought In The Renderings Presented In “A Dance Of Sparks”
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Qasim
Published: January 2024

Annemarie Schimmel (1922 - 2003) was a German orientalist, mystic, Islamic scholar, and Orientalist. She was particularly interested in Islam and the Near East. Within the context of Islamic civilization, there are numerous books in various languages. Schimmel was influenced by the ideas and theories of Iqbal. She translated and wrote about Bang.e.dara, Payam.e.mashriq, and Javed Nama in the German language. In addition, Schimmel was an influential orientalist and most eminent scholar of Ghalibiat. A Dance of Sparks is a very significant contribution to the field of Ghalibiat due to its theme, contents, and study of fire imagery in Mirza Ghalib's poetry. Schimmel, in this book, has translated several verses from Ghlib's Urdu and Persian poetry. In this article writer has evaluated the Urdu renderings’ for as the quality of these translations is concerned, is not a good example. Schimmel failed to transmit the faithful and true impact of Ghalib’s poetry.
Hubungan Resiliensi Dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Pada Family Caregiver Lansia Dengan Komorbiditas Di Masa Pandemi COVID 19
Authors:   UPN Veteran Jakarta, Lumban Tobing Duma , Oktaviyadi Karina ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta
Published: January 2024

Background: Resilience is a human ability to adapt in the face of sadness, and the constant and significant pressures in life. Resilience in the family during the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly experienced many changes due to significant changes. If the resilience process does not go well, the impact that will arise is that it can trigger anxiety. Objective: To determine the relationship between resilience and anxiety in elderly family caregivers with comorbidities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study used a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach to determine the correlation between two variables, the independent variable resilience and the dependent variable anxiety of elderly family caregivers with comorbidities. Data collection was carried out through direct observation using the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) instrument and a questionnaire. Zung Self Rating Anxiety Scale (ZRAS). The sample in this study amounted to 85 respondents who were taken using a purposive sampling technique. The data analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test. Results: The data showed that 44 (51.8%) respondents had low levels of resilience and 44 (51.8%) respondents had moderate levels of anxiety. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between resilience and the anxiety level of elderly family caregivers with comorbidities with a p-value of 0.00 (p <0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between resilience and the anxiety level of elderly family caregivers with comorbidities. It is hoped that the family caregiver can form a self-help group that is used as a support group Keywords: COVID-19, Family Caregiver, Anxiety, Resilience
Determinants Affecting Young Consumers’ Smartphone Purchase Intention During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chandiona Dennis Franscico , Kallier S. K. , Makhitha K. M.
Published: January 2024

In the highly competitive and rapidly changing smartphone market, understanding purchase intention has become vital for marketers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay competitive, smartphone companies are continuously improving their product features, brand image, pricing strategies, and responding to social influences. This study investigates the impact of product features, brand image, product price, and social influences on the purchase intention of smartphones among young consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected from 305 respondents using a structured questionnaire and convenience sampling. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 21 integrated with AMOS. Reliability and validity were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability, and average variance extracted (AVE). Hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The study reveals significant effects of product features, brand image, and product price on young consumers’ purchase intentions for smartphones. However, social influences were found to have no significant impact on purchase intention. These findings provide valuable insights for smartphone marketers to adapt their strategies in the pandemic and post-pandemic era. The study’s practical implications and managerial recommendations are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions.

 

Received: 27 September 2023 / Accepted: 28 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Sociological Implications of the Acquisition of the Fante Language by Northern Ghanaian Immigrants in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis
Authors: Halawayhi Fusheini , Mensah Gifty Serwah , Debrah-Amofah Joyce , Mensah Ronald Osei
Published: January 2024

The phenomenon of language acquisition among immigrant populations carries significant sociological implications, particularly in multicultural societies where linguistic diversity is prevalent. There are lots of northern Ghanaian immigrants living and working in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The acquisition of the Fante language by the immigrants presents interesting socio-linguistic ramifications worthy of scholarly attention. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews, which were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was processed using atlas and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The study concluded that immigrants who worked in the markets or stayed in Effiakuma acquired the language faster than those who worked in the formal sector where interaction was largely done in English. Also, the paper concluded with the observation that there are acquisition challenges with the Fante language; and that there is some sociological importance of the language to the immigrants which include commercial, security, amorous relationship and liturgical needs. It was recommended that the Sekondi Takoradi Municipality implement language learning programs specifically tailored to northern Ghanaian immigrants in Effiakuma, focusing on teaching them the Fante language. These programs should be easily accessible and provide comprehensive language instruction to enhance social integration, economic opportunities, cultural preservation, and personal security for the immigrants

 

Received: 19 February 2023 / Accepted: 27 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Youth Political Participation and Party Politics during the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria
Authors: Ekot Basil , Momoh Zekeri
Published: January 2024

The waning of young participation in politics has made the involvement of Nigerian youth in politics a contentious issue since the country's return to democracy on May 29, 1999. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate the level of youth participation at the party level during 2023 general elections in Nigeria. This study used secondary data such as textbooks, Journal articles and online sources while content analysis was used to analyse the data collected. Moreover, this study is situated within the “Sleeping Dog Theory”. The study argues that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded the highest number of youth participation at the party level during the 2023 general elections. Other parties in order of increased youth participation include Action Democratic Party, New Nigeria's People Party (NNPP), Socialist Democratic Party (SDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Labour Party among others. However, Labour Party occupied sixth position, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) thirteen positions while the All Progressive Congress (APC) fifteen positions. This shows that the three dominant Political parties during the 2023 general elections namely Labour Party, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressive Congress (APC) were not among the leading political parties that encouraged youth participation at the party level during the 2023 general elections. On the whole, this study recommends among other things that Interparty Advisory Council (IPAC) which is the umbrella body for Political parties in Nigeria should work closely with the various political party leadership on ways to increase youth participation at the party level like the reduction of the party nomination/interest form.

 

Received: 10 October 2023 / Accepted: 28 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
The Pathogenesis of Fungal Coinfections in COVID-19 Cases: A Literature Review
Authors: Hanifah Rifdah , Yasmon Andi
Published: January 2024

Penyakit virus corona tahun 2019 (COVID-19), yang menyerang sistem pernapasan manusia, disebabkan oleh virus SARS-CoV2.  Pasien yang sakit kritis lebih mungkin mengalami koinfeksi jamur jika mereka dirawat di rumah sakit dalam waktu lama, memerlukan ventilator, atau dirawat di ICU.  Banyak jamur, seperti spesies Candida, spesies Aspergillus, spesies Mucor, dan spesies Cryptococcus, telah dikaitkan dengan koinfeksi COVID-19. Penelitian tentang mekanisme koinfeksi jamur pada pasien COVID-19 masih memerlukan penelitian lebih lanjut, namun ada beberapa kemungkinan yang dapat mengaitkan keduanya. Penggunaan kortikosteroid, ventilator dan masker oksigen pada pasien COVID-19 dapat menjadi salah satu jalan terjadinya koinfeksi fungal. Kondisi disregulasi imun pada pasien COVID-19 menyebabkan tubuh pasien tidak mampu melawan infeksi fungal. Beberapa pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan yaitu dengan mengkoordinasikan deteksi dini infeksi fungal pada pasien COVID-19 secara rutin untuk mengurangi faktor rsiiko dan meningkatkan protokol perawatan rutin. Apabila pasien sudah terkena koinfeksi fungal dapat dilakukan pengobatan dengan menggunakan beberapa kombinasi obat yang disarankan. Selain itu, dalam upaya menjaga kebersihan alat kesehatan khususnya ventilator, kebersihan bangsal rumah sakit dan proses penanganan limbah pasien COVID-19, perlu juga memperhatikan pencegahan penularan jamur pada pasien COVID-19 yang dirawat di rumah sakit.
Capacity Strategies a Comparative Perspective in Manufacturing vs Service Industries
Authors: Rayo Edwina Fabiola , Inaray Ayu Christa Pratiwi , Lule Benny
Published: January 2024

The main aim of this research is to provide a deeper understanding of how wise capacity planning can become a key success factor across various industrial sectors. It can have a positive impact on organizations by achieving optimal operational efficiency and delivering services or products that satisfy consumers. This study employs a qualitative approach focusing on literature review to explore and comprehend capacity strategies in a comparative context between manufacturing and service industries. Capacity planning holds significant importance for the expansion of all companies, particularly those operating in industrial sectors. Businesses can leverage these strategies to meet client needs, save on operational costs, and facilitate sustainable expansion. It’s crucial for companies to comprehend and address current obstacles. Key factors include accurate demand forecasting, effective company constrain management, and the ability to adapt and respond to market fluctuations. In today’s era of digitalization, companies have opportunities to employ sophisticated technologies like ERP, big data analytics, and machine learning to effectively achieve their capacity planning goals. Implementing these tools can result in more accurate forecasting and enable faster adaptation to market fluctuations. To enhance operational efficiency and align output with business objectives, companies need to engage in effective planning.
Tubercolusis Segmentation Based on X-ray Images
Authors: Priyono Eko , Fatah Teddy Al , Ma’mun Sukrul , Aziz Faruq
Published: January 2024

Tuberculosis or TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tubercolusis. This disease usually attacks the lungs, but can also affect other organs such as the kidneys, bones and brain. TB is highly contagious, and can spread through the air when someone who is infected coughs or sneezes. Risk factors that can increase a person's chances of developing TB include a weak immune system, such as people with AIDS, diabetes, or people taking immunosuppressant drugs. And people who live or work in environments with high rates of TB transmission are also at risk of infection. Symptoms of TB are usually a cough that lasts more than three weeks, unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats and persistent fatigue. In more severe cases, TB can cause coughing up blood, chest pain and difficulty breathing. One of the examination tools that can be used to detect TB disease is x-rays. Which produces X-Rays to help and confirm the diagnosis of TB disease, to see the chest part of the body which is used as medical record documentation. In X-ray photos, random dark and light spots of noise are often found which are caused by several factors. Based on the facts above, image segmentation is an important task for doctors in diagnosing disease. Automatic detection or segmentation of lung images from chest x-ray images is the initial stage of the diagnosis process. This research aims to implement a segmentation method to determine edge detection in clearer images using several segmentation methods, namely the Canny Edge Detection method, Sobel reading chest x-ray results for tuberculosis. And canny edge detection with segmented RGB image (otsu's thresholding) produces the highest value, namely 230,466.0 pixels and a lesion volume of 14,818.625 mm3.
Upaya Pembudidayaan Tanaman Apotik Hidup dengan Memanfaatkan Lahan Kosong di Blunyahrejo, Kelurahan Karangwaru, Kecamatan Tegalrejo, Kota Yogyakarta
Authors: Eka Susanti Fathonah , Widiyanti Nining
Published: January 2024

Apotek hidup adalah pemanfaatan sebidang tanah untuk ditanami tanaman obat dan kebutuhan sehari-hari. Ada berbagai jenis tanaman farmasi hidup yang dapat dibudidayakan dan memiliki berbagai manfaat, antara lain kunyit, jahe, lengkuas, kencur, jahe, dan serai. Penanaman tanaman apotek hidup dilakukan pada lahan kosong seluas 50 m2  di Blunyahrejo, Karangwaru, Tegalrejo, Yogyakarta, dan diikuti sebanyal 9 warga sebanyak 50 bibit tanaman apotik hidup. Sebagai upaya untuk memberikan gambaran proses penanaman yang mudah dan menambah wawasan masyarakat tentang apotik hidup, dapat memberikan informasi tentang penyediaan obat herbal dengan cara yang lebih mudah dan menanggulangi obat kimia yang harganya relatif mahal serta menambah suasana hijau pada lahan yang kosong. 
A living pharmacy is the utilization of a plot of land to grow therapeutic plants and daily requirements. Turmeric, ginger, galangal, galangal, ginger, and lemongrass are examples of live pharmaceutical plants that can be farmed and have a variety of benefits. The planting of live pharmacy plants was carried out on 50 m2 of empty land in Blunyahrejo, Karangwaru, Tegalrejo, Yogyakarta, and was attended by as many as 9 residents as many as 50 live pharmacy plant seeds, in an effort to provide an overview of the simple planting process and increase people's knowledge about living pharmacies, providing information about the provision of herbal medicines in an easier way and dealing with somewhat expensive chemical medications, as well as adding green atmosphere to desolate land.
Improving the Environmental Effects of Nosocomial Infectious Effluents by Using Disposable Suction Liner Bags
Authors: Sharafi Niloufar
Published: January 2024

Goal: Environmental protection is a key issue, and improper disposal of infectious fluids poses irreparable risks to human health and the environment. Infectious waste is any waste that is generated during a diagnostic process, treatment, or research activities that include biological experiments. The management of infectious waste is as vital as its disposal. therefore, it is necessary to use products such as disposable suction bags that collect infectious fluids and prevent them from spreading to the surrounding environment. In this article, we will investigate the issue of nosocomial infections and the methods of preventing the spread of this infection, as well as the management of infectious waste using the new method (disposable suction liner bag) and the old method (permanent suction canisters). Methods: The study was conducted by the AHP Method model, which is one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods and analyzes the evaluation of parameters quantitatively and qualitatively; also, to use this method and evaluations, Expert Choice software has been used. Results: It is clear in this study that permanent suction canisters cause hospital infections, increase medical centers' costs, and increase hospitals' infectious waste, which costs 10 to 15 times more than other waste due to its infectiousness. Also, the use of disposable suction liner bags not only reduces and controls hospital infections but also reduces the costs of disposal and disposal of infectious waste and treatment of infectious wastes, as well as saving water, electricity, and human resources. Conclusion: The results of this study allow managers and officials of hospitals and medical centers to know which type of suction canisters to use to improve the level of hospital control and to be familiar with the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and environmental risks caused by suction canisters. to make the best decision in this regard.
Respiratory Failure in Acute Medical Unit
Authors: Boutrus Tamer Shalaby
Published: January 2024

The huge rise in patients presenting to acute medical units with respiratory failure during covid-19 pandemic has exposed the acute physician to different types of assisted ventilation, which was not implemented frequently before the pandemic. High-flow nasal oxygen and non-invasive ventilation have reduced the need for invasive mechanical ventilation. Shortage in level 3 beds is still an issue, and even after the pandemic, the idea of introducing level 1.5 or enhanced care in acute medical units is evolving, which means that acute physicians are more likely to deal with respiratory failure cases and should be aware of the indications and benefits of these two modalities. The authors discussed in this review the basics of using high-flow and non-invasive ventilation in a straightforward approach.
Management of Low Sodium in AMU
Authors: Boutrus Tamer Shalaby
Published: January 2024

Hyponatremia is a common finding in acutely ill patients and is defined as serum sodium (Na) level less than 135 mEq/L which is due to a relative excess of water in relation to serum sodium. Reasons for hyponatremia are increase in water intake (hypotonic intravenous fluid therapy or primary polydipsia) or impaired water excretion due to renal failure or increase release of antidiuretic hormone. Optimum management depends on the duration and severity of hyponatremia and involves close monitoring and accurate fluid balance assessment. We will discuss in this article the basics of management, pitfalls to avoid in Hyponatremia and recommended approach based on literature review when reviewing a patient with Hyponatremia, firstly to enquire about the duration of Hyponatremia to differentiate acute from chronic as the threshold for treatment is different, following duration is assessment of severity (clinically by symptoms and signs as well as biochemistry) as severity will affect the management. Following duration and severity the acute physician should assess the volume status of the patient to hypovolemic, euvolemic or hypervolemic Hyponatremia which aids in reaching the possible cause of Hyponatremia and the right treatment.
Blunt Trauma and R on T Phenomenon Causing Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Reinfeld Howard B
Published: January 2024

An injury inflicted by a blunt object, such as a car, a fist, or a bat, is referred to as blunt trauma. Usually, it causes tissue damage and discomfort. It also has the tendency to fracture bones. Blunt trauma can happen to the chest, head, abdomen, limbs, and other regions of the body. Lacerations (cuts), concussions (brain injuries), contusions (bruises), fractures (broken bones), and internal injuries are examples of blunt trauma injuries. The location of the trauma, the impact's force, and the victim's general health all got affected according to the severity of the damage. Blunt trauma to the chest can result in cardiac arrest or the abrupt blockage of the heart's pumping activity. Because the heart is a muscular organ, it needs oxygen to beat continuously. Blunt chest trauma can stop the heart from beating because of a lack of oxygen or blood supply, or because the heart muscle has been physically harmed. Pulmonary contusions (bruising of the lung tissue), rib fractures, injury to the heart or blood vessels, and other injuries caused by blunt trauma can result in cardiac arrest.
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Enteral Nutrition Support Combined with Pemetrexed and Cisplatin in Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Zhang Zhiqiang , Yang Ningjuan
Published: January 2024

This study was designed to probe the efficacy and safety of enteral nutrition support in combination with pemetrexed and cisplatin in advanced lung adenocarcinoma. To this end, patients were divided into two groups: experimental (received cisplatin + pemetrexed chemotherapy regimen + enteral nutritional emulsion) and control (received cisplatin + pemetrexed chemotherapy regimen + routine nutritional intervention). The clinical efficacy of the experimental group was better relative to the control group (P = 0.005). After chemotherapy, the experimental group exhibited a significant reduction of tumor markers, higher hemoglobin and serum albumin levels, higher immune function, and a lower inflammatory reaction relative to the control group. Moreover, the experimental group had a high score on quality of life, a lower total occurrence rate of adverse reactions, and longer overall survival and progression-free survival time than the control group. In summary, enteral nutrition support combined with cisplatin and pemetrexed chemotherapy had a higher efficacy and safety in advanced lung adenocarcinoma therapy, which could improve the overall survival and progression-free survival time of patients and did not elevate the occurrence of adverse reactions in patients.
OPTIMIZATION MODEL FOR USING WATER FLOW IN HYDRAM PUMP STORAGE BARRELS AS A SOURCE OF SUSTAINABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION ON A LABORATORY SCALE
Authors: Vontas Alfenny Nahan  , Topan Eka Putra  , Revianti Coenraad
Published: January 2024

Currently, energy needs are increasing greatly, this is influenced by increasing population growth and human activity. The development of simpler renewable energy must be encouraged to meet energy needs, at least to meet the domestic energy needs of households. A hydram pump is a tool that can utilize water flow to produce kinetic energy which is then converted into potential energy to lift water to a certain height. This potential energy can be converted into electrical energy through a generator. A hydram pump is a tool used to raise water from a low place to a higher place automatically with energy originating from the water itself, namely because of the height of the falling water which is used to press the valve on the hydram pump and result in a water hammer when the water is stopped automatically. suddenly, then the change in momentum of the fluid mass will also increase the pressure suddenly. This research was carried out at the Mechanical Engineering Education Laboratory at Palangka Raya University with the methods described which will include experimental steps, data collection and analysis to be carried out. This research aims to develop an optimization model for the use of water flow in the hydram pump reservoir as a source of sustainable electricity generation on a laboratory scale. The results of this research have been carried out 4 times with the height of the turbine from the bottom of the experimental floor being 3 m while the size of the exhaust valve opening is ± 4 cm and the height of the water plunge from the barrel to the hydram pump is 2 m; 1.5m; 1.2 m is able to produce stable turbine rotation so that the lights come on. However, at a height of 1 m from the barrel to the hydram pump, the turbine rotation produces dim lights.
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF THE DAYAK NGAJU LUCK SALES BUSINESS (BUSINESS STUDY OF KACAPI TINGANG NGANDERANG IN PALANGKA RAYA CITY)
Authors: Setiawan Alen , Wiratno
Published: January 2024

Central Kalimantan has various local cultures, especially Dayak arts in the form of Karungut, Sansana and Badeder. This art is generally accompanied by traditional musical instruments of the Dayak Ngaju tribe, namely the child lute (3 strings) and the main lute (2 strings), these musical instruments are made of jelutung wood (Dyera costulata). This artis generally played in collaboration between children's harps, main harps and various other Dayak traditional musical instruments. In line with the times, art and the existence of traditional musical instruments are increasingly being left out or left behind because modern musical instruments are considered apable of accompanying regional arts and modern musical instruments are considered more practical, and asier to play. One of the efforts made to be able to maintain the existence of the traditional lute musical instrument is by increasing enthusiasts and users of the lute musical instrument so that it is more often seen and known by the public. From this program, Kacapi Tingang Nganderang became a solution by running several sales, production, promotion and marketing programs for Dayak Ngaju lute musical instruments within the local community, especially in the City of Palangka Raya. In the business of selling lute by Kacapi Tingang ganderang, Financial Feasibility Study was carried out in order to determine whether or not a business selling the Dayak Ngaju lute was feasible. The Financial Feasibility Study was conducted at a location located at Jalan Tingang XV, Palangka Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangka Raya City, by collecting primary data and secondary data. Primary data is data obtained directly from business owners by means of observation or interviews, and secondary data is data obtained from other agencies related to research. Analysis of the data used in this study is "Financial Feasibility Analysis" in the form of analysis of NPV, BCR, IRR, and BEP with a MARR rate of 28.36%, which is obtained from a business opportunity rate of 8%, a business risk factor of 2%, bank loan interest regions 13% and the July 2021 inflation rate against July 2022 is 4.94%. These data are processed in the form of cash flows of 80 options which are divided into 2 groups, namely raw material price options that have remained unchanged for 5 years and raw material price options thathave increased based on an inflation rate of 4.94% and from the research conducted a conclusion is drawn. which states the results of a study. From this study, the results obtained stated that the business of selling the Dayak Ngaju lute by Kacapi Tingang Nganderang was declared financially infeasible with a percentage of 96% Unfeasible and 4% Eligible.