bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Organophosphate Pesticide Residues in Food Products in Kenya and their Chromatographic Detection: A Systematic Review
Authors: Asamba Micah Nyabiba , Wepukhulu Miriam
Published: May 2023

Organophosphate pesticides are used worldwide to control several pests and meet food demand. These chemicals harm non-target animals and people when misused. Thus, they are a health and environmental concern. The purpose of the systematic review was to synthesise the amount, breadth, and quality of evidence from empirical studies concerning the presence, type, and quantity of OPs in food products in Kenya. A systematic review was done by following the PRISMA protocol. For the identification of studies, the following databases were used: Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. The study focused on peer-reviewed articles published between January 2001 and August 2022. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria for the scoping review. The main methods used in detecting and quantifying organophosphates in the studies were High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Most studies (86.67%) reported significant levels of OPs in food products, exceeding the MRLs and the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADIs) set by the World Health Organization. Six of the studies (50%) reported the presence of OPs in plant products (vegetables, cereals, and fruits), while three (25%) found residues in animal products (milk and meat). The most notable OP compounds detected were chlorpyrifos, acephate, profenofos, diazinon, omethoate, and dimethoate. Most of the food samples in the reviewed studies presented contamination, making them a significant risk to human health due to bioaccumulation. Studies done in Kenya for the last 20 years continue to report high levels of organophosphate residues and their metabolites in food products, both from plant and animal origin. Although the residues are below MLRs in some samples, they can accumulate at higher levels in humans, becoming a severe health risk
Kegiatan Seminar dan Menanam Pohon Menuju Kota Hijau di Kelurahan Danga Kecamatan Aesesa Kabupaten Nagekeo
Authors: Fredimento Aurelius , Djou Laurentius Dominicus Gadi , Wahyuni Sri
Published: May 2023

One of the core activities to save the mother earth is by planting trees in barren places. The growth of trees that will become forests.  The forest trees will reduce the impact of global warning, the availability of sufficient oxygen and water for the living creature, absorb the air pollution, adding the environmental nutrients, animal shelter, flood and erosion prevention. Based on the above ideas, the Group of Catholic Student of St. Martinus Ende which well known as KMK (Kelompok Mahasiswa Katolik) in collaboration with the Danga residents, in Nagekeo District planting trees around the city of Danga. The goal is to turn Danga as the capital city into a green city. This activity has been running from December 22 to December 29, 2021. This activity is also carried out using two methods. First, holding a one-day seminar to build an understanding of the environment, the benefits of the living environment, and how to care for and maintain the environment. The second is tree planting activities.
Peningkatan Kualitas Pembelajaran melalui Media Pembelajaran LCD Proyektor bagi Guru dan Siswa KB Bina Cendikia Desa Sidorejo Kecamatan Jabung Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Rizza Muhammad Akhlis , Emzain Zakki Fuadi , Monasari Ratna , Puspitasari Etik
Published: May 2023

The use of technology continues to penetrate various aspects of life, one of which is the utilization of technology in the field of education at the Playgroup Level (KB). At KB Bina Cendikia in Jabung Subdistrict, Malang has not used technology for learning media such as LCD projectors; therefore, there is necessary to teach media by utilizing this technology to increase learning activities. This community service activity (PPM) aims to provide learning media in the form of an LCD projector and its equipment and to train KB Bina Cendikia teachers to operate and maintain it. The PPM activities stages include surveys, coordination, procurement, socialization, and handovers. The results of the PPM activity showed that the thematic learning process at KB Bina Cendikia using LCD projector media could make students happier. It demonstrated the students' enthusiasm for participating in the lessons, and there was also an increase in learning activities. KB teacher Bina Cendikia also responded positively to using LCD projectors in thematic learning.
Pemberdayaan Ibu Rumah Tangga melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Kerajinan Tangan di Dusun Citeureup
Authors: Putri Sherlly Syah , Aprilina Vita , Qintharah Yuha Nadhirah
Published: May 2023

The amount of free time that housewives have in Dusun Citeureup I is often not used properly so they are said to be less productive. Empowerment of housewives will encourage increased productivity and the potential for the formation of new businesses which have implications for improving the economy, especially the family economy. The community service program for empowering housewives is training to make handicrafts from used bottle caps and making bohemian bags. The method of implementing this program uses community education and training. The stages of the activities carried out were conducting counseling, training, and mentoring in making handicrafts from used bottle caps and making bohemian bags. This activity is said to be a success because of the high enthusiasm of housewives to attend the event and their interest in trying to learn to make bohemian bags and other handicrafts from used bottle caps. From the two trainings, the interest in making bohemian bags became superior as evidenced by the request from the Chair of Family Empowerment and Welfare to be taught privately. Making bohemian bags and handicrafts from bottle caps can be done in free time so as not to interfere with household work so as to minimize unproductive free time. The results of this craft can also be sold so that it can increase income and improve the family's economy. This craft requires patience, patience, and innovation, and still needs assistance for training.
Study of acute toxicity of GIZh-298
Authors: Sorokina A. V. , Alekseeva S. V. , Miroshkina I. A. , Volkova A. V. , Kachalov K. S. , Zakharov A. D. , Alekseev I. V. , Durnev A. D.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. Assay of acute toxicity is a mandatory step in a preclinical safety study of medicines and pharmaceutical substances. The purpose of this study was to determine the parameters of acute toxicity of the substance GIZH-298. Methods. GIZH-298 was administered once orally to outbred mice of both sexes at doses of 350–550 mg/kg. Control mice received 0.5 ml of 1 % starch solution under the same conditions. During the experiment, the death of animals, signs of intoxication were observed, and the clinical picture was recorded. Pathological anatomical autopsy of the dead mice was performed as they died. Surviving mice were autopsied 14 days after the start of the experiment, immediately after their euthanasia. Results. The average lethal doses of the GIZh-298 substance when administered orally to mice were determined: LD50 in females was 356 mg/kg, LD50 in males was 438 mg/kg. Conclusion. Compound GIZH-298 for oral administration according to the classification of Sidorov K.K. (1973) is a moderately toxic substance and can be assigned to the 3rd class of toxicity, and in accordance with GOST 12.1.007-76 — to the 3rd hazard class.
PENGELOLAAN MANAJEMEN GAPOKTAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEREKONOMIAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 DI DESA TEBAS KUALA KECAMATAN TEBAS
Authors: Wahab Wahab , Gustina Gustina , Jum’an Jum’an
Published: May 2023

This community service activity is in the form of training in Gapoktan management which aims to provide knowledge and insight, especially on human resources (farmers), marketing of agricultural products and financial management so that they can improve the performance and productivity of agricultural products for the economic welfare of the people of Tebas Kuala Village. The target in this activity is the management of Gapoktan and farmer groups in Tebas Kuala Village, totaling 15 people. The training was conducted using lecture and question and answer methods. Community Service Activities can be carried out properly and run smoothly in accordance with the activity plans that have been prepared, although not all participants have mastered the material presented well. This activity received a very good response as evidenced by the active participation of participants in the training until it was completed. This Community Service activity is to provide solutions to the Farmers Group Association (Gapoktan) for the problems it faces. The training that has been carried out is able to increase the knowledge of the trainees. Participants showed an attitude of wanting to change work habits that were less disciplined to be active and enthusiastic. In addition, having the will to create superior products in order to create more benefits, get to know online marketing, know the process of preparing financial reports and adjust the types of financial reports made, recording sales and other costs
PROGRAM PELATIHAN GURU DALAM PEMBUATAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA CERITA BERGAMBAR PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI PUSAT KERJA GURU (PKG) KECAMATAN SEMPARUK
Authors: Eliyah Eliyah , Multahada Asyruni , Astaman Astaman
Published: May 2023

This Community Service Activity (PKM) aims to provide training for early childhood Islamic education (PAUD) teachers in creating and implementing illustrated story media for early childhood at the Teacher Work Center in Semparuk District. The training will be held on July 29, 2021, from 10.00 WIB to 14.30 WIB. The activity begins with a pre-test, which is testing the insights of the training participants regarding learning media. After that, it was continued by giving short material from the three speakers, namely Mrs. Eliyah, Mrs. Asyruni and Mr. Astaman. The next event is the practice of making picture story media. Finally, the participants who were previously made into groups, presented (practiced) the results of the practice of making the illustrated media. The results of the training show that in general PAUD teachers are able to make storytelling media with pictures very well. However, there are still shortcomings that must be improved such as in terms of language style that is less attractive to students, slightly stiff body gestures, poor intonation and articulation, and the stories chosen must be more contextual for early childhood children.
Chinese Rise and the Development of Conflicts with Southeast Asian Countries over the South China Sea
Authors: Ali Hussien Muntaha , Mezher Khalaf Dr. Huussein
Published: May 2023

The American thinker Samuel Huntington at the time thought that the global conflict under the new international order would be an economic conflict, stressing that China would be the first emerging economic power that could pose a serious threat to the United States. That reading embodied the model of American readings at the time, which were looking at a set of transformations that China brought about in its economic system and structures, which began to show features of its impact remarkably since the early nineties, especially in light of the enormous material and human capabilities and capabilities that China possesses, and its relentless directions at that stage. Which was proceeding in full swing to implement a successive series of comprehensive and ambitious development plans and strategies, to make China, in the eyes of American decision-makers, the strongest potential competitor to the United States in the twenty-first century. During the past three decades, China was able to deal with various international crises positively, to become a major economic power in the world, occupying an advanced position globally in terms of progress and growth, so it tended to develop and develop its military capabilities and modernize its war arsenal, especially its naval forces, commensurate with its global position. It enables it to protect its economic interests that extend across the world, and because China has become one of the largest consumers of energy in the world, it has paid great attention to protecting waterways and oil supplies that come from overseas countries from the continents, especially the South China Sea. The China Sea occupies a very important geographical location that made it one of the most important waterways in the world, as more than 33% of international trade ships pass through it, and nearly 50% of the maritime transport of energy sources from oil and gas, and a dense network of cables passes through it. The international communication network, in addition to the mineral and fish resources that are available in it, and its containment of large reserves of oil and natural gas, which made it the focus of ambitions of many countries near and far, in that controlling it means controlling the artery of global trade and navigation, and for this China was keen to Ensuring the extension of its influence on the China Sea, especially the strategic islands that it includes, and this is what made China enter into direct confrontations and conflicts with a group of Southeast Asian countries, especially the (ASEAN) group of countries.
HRM Management Approaches, With a Focus on Employee Centric Approach: A Case Study In The Rafidain Bank In Iraq
Authors: Hasan Ali Adnan
Published: May 2023

This research attempts to shed light on a topic that is considered one of the most important topics of HRMs management, which is the Employee centric approach by examining its philosophy and understanding . To achieve the goal, the research relied on the philosophical analytical method, which is one of the approaches used in theoretical studies. The research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are the theoretical studies that addressed this entry in the English language and the lack of it in the Arabic language, according to the researcher's knowledge. The research reached a set of recommendations, the most important of which was that this approach needs more research, analysis and study at the practical and theoretical level.
The Arabic language and the Impact of the Holy Qur’an on Its Prosperity and Preservation
Authors: Mawlood Khalaf Prof Dr Mohammed
Published: May 2023

This research attempts to look at the emergence of the Arabic language through the stages of work until its completion in terms of its linguistic systems and structures, and then the levels of communication with the recipient are interconnected, and the relationship of this emergence and integration in buildings with the revelation of the Holy Qur'an to present this blessed divine text to the parquet as a whole that is a linguistic model for it. Until the challenged the Arabs, who are the people of the language, and then a witness and evidence of the greatness of the Arabic language and its high status among the languages of the world. The status of the Holy Qur'an among Arabs and other nations has had a great impact on their great care for this language and their eagerness to serve it. Semitic for linguistic and grammatical studies throughout the ages, the scholar of Islam presented the best literary and scientific products in a sound Arabic language, based on their strong love for this language, and their great concern that these monuments remain immortal in the language of the Holy Qur'an.
Analytical Study of Time and Place in Jafar Modares Sadeghi's Novel Gavakhuni and Lotfia Al-Dulimi's Man Yareth alFardous
Authors: Dawi Yoosuf Abbas , Abdulazeez Rashid Madyan
Published: May 2023

Novel is actually an art genre related to time-space. Talking about place inevitably evokes time. This is because these two elements complement each other. Time and place constitute the space of the story. Because the action of the characters in the story takes place in a certain space and in the context of time. This research aims to investigate the two elements of time and place in the novel Gavkhuni by Jafar Modares Sadeghi and the novel Man Yareth al-Fardous by Lotfia Al-Dulimi. The method that the research has adopted is an analytical-descriptive-comparative method that analyzes the two elements of time and place in two works. The author of the research tries to show the importance of these two elements in the aforementioned two works. The events of the two works take place in the present and the past in terms of time, which shows the connection of these two works in terms of time. Although the novel "Gawkhuni" contains a pessimistic view that is the result of the author's life of suffering and hardship; But he uses open and spacious places to express his lost freedom in real life. However, the author of the novel " Man yareth al-Fardous " has found remarkable mastery and excellence in moving between the places of the novel and describing the places, characters, and cities.
Cultism Development and Its Sinister Influence in Nigeria Universities
Authors: Adegbenro Grace Adanma
Published: May 2023

This paper discussed cultism development and its sinister influence in Nigeria universities. The unabated incidence and unrelenting activities of secret cults in Nigerian universities which invariably have caused a lot of havoc on the lives and psych of Nigerians have over the years been a thing of serious concern to educational stakeholders, administrators, parents/ guidance, and the society at large. To wit, this paper examined the concept of cultism in Nigerian universities, concept of development of cultism in Nigerian Universities, sinister influence of cultism in Nigerian universities. The paper concludes that cultism can be eradicated in our secondary schools, universities and other institutions of learning to at least a near zero-degree level. The paper therefore suggested that parents, educational administrators and educational stakeholders should inculcate the fear of God in the lives of their children/wards, and students and that the government and private institutions should establish schools of parenting for parents and parents to be.
Heads or Tails: Incomplete Penetrance and Variable Expressivity at 15q11.2 Microdeletion (BP1-BP2)
Authors: Enrique-Benedito* Teresa , Senoret Vanesa , Nevot-Flor Ana , Artunedo-Jimenez Natalia , Arrizabalaga M
Published: May 2023

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of pathologies with increased frequency in pediatric practice. During the last decade, genetic studies such as CGH arrays have aided in the search for genetic gains or losses that may help explain the symptoms. There are CNVs, like the 15q11.2 microdeletion between BP1 and BP2, that although considered pathological, may present incomplete penetrance and variable expression, both of which add difficulty to the already complicated task of genetic counseling to the family members. Hereby we present cases of three patients with similar phenotypes in which microdeletion of 15q11.2 was detected.
Evaluation Of Cash Withdrawal Procedures Based On PP No. 12 In North Sulawesi
Authors: MAMAGHE Olivia Cristina , MORASA Jenny , WALANDOUW Stanley Kho
Published: May 2023

Cash Disbursement Accounting Systems and Procedures will help expedite the management of company activities if all its components run according to proper procedures. The aim of the study is to find out that the accounting system for cash disbursements at the National Unity and Regional Politics Agency of North Sulawesi Province has been in accordance with PP No. 12 of 2019. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative data, namely data presented in the form of a clear and detailed explanation in nature with data collection methods through interviews, observation, documentation. The results of the study show that the Regional Political and National Unity Agency of North Sulawesi Province in the Cash Disbursement Accounting System and procedure managed by the Accounting Section uses the Local Government Information System Application (SIPD) and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) Application. In implementing this application there are obstacles experienced, while these obstacles are the internet network which is still not good and errors often occur due to viruses in the application which result in problems in inputting application data resulting in delays in issuing Payment Request Letters (SPP) which slows down the disbursement process funds, as well as a lack of human resources (HR) in using this application.
Implementing empowerment projects in urban neighbourhoods: actors and interactions
Authors: Uyttebrouck Constance , Schelings Clémentine , Van Doosselaere Stéphanie , Teller Jacques
Published: May 2023

Local governments support community empowerment in urban neighbourhoods through citizens’ active participation in urban renewal. While specific actors implement empowerment goals using dedicated instruments, implementation gaps remain, partly due to a lack of knowledge of neighbourhood governance. Our study aims to understand the actors’ roles and interactions in four cities of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, combining action research and comparative case-study analysis. Our results illustrate contrasting approaches to empowerment, influenced by cultural and institutional contexts. Local governments that play an enabling role adopt a project-based approach involving internediaries and dedicated governance tools, making it possible for citizens to become co-producers. In contrast, facilitative governments adopt a neighbourhood-based approach relying on third-sector actors and consultation instruments, less favourable to community achievements, unless well-established citizen networks are present. Through the improved understanding of actors’ and institutional settings’ influence on the empowerment process, we hope to feed reflections on innovative empowerment methods that foster collaborative planning.

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Polarized X-Rays from Windy Accretion in Cygnus X-1
Authors: Poutanen Juri , Veledina Alexandra , Beloborodov Andrei M.
Published: May 2023

Recent X-ray polarimetric data on the prototypical black hole X-ray binary Cyg X-1 from the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer present tight constraints on accretion geometry in the hard spectral state. Contrary to general expectations of a low, ≲1% polarization degree (PD), the observed average PD was found to be a factor of 4 higher. Aligned with the jet position angle on the sky, the observed polarization favors geometry of the X-ray emission region stretched normally to the jet in the accretion disk plane. The high PD is, however, difficult to reconcile with the low orbital inclination of the binary i ≈ 30°. We suggest that this puzzle can be explained if the emitting plasma is outflowing with a mildly relativistic velocity ≳0.4 c. Our radiative transfer simulations show that Comptonization in the outflowing medium elongated in the plane of the disk and radiates X-rays with the degree and direction of polarization consistent with observations at i ≈ 30°.
Barycentric rational interpolation method for solving time-dependent fractional convection-diffusion equation
Authors: Li Jin , Cheng Yongling
Published: May 2023

The time-dependent fractional convection-diffusion (TFCD) equation is solved by the barycentric rational interpolation method (BRIM). Since the fractional derivative is the nonlocal operator, we develop a spectral method to solve the TFCD equation to get the coefficient matrix as a full matrix. First, the fractional derivative of the TFCD equation is changed to a nonsingular integral from the singular kernel to a density function. Second, efficient quadrature of the new Gauss formula are constructed to simply compute it. Third, matrix equation of discrete the TFCD equation is obtained by the unknown function replaced by a barycentric rational interpolation basis function. Then, the convergence rate of BRIM is proved. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate our result.
La relación profesionales-pacientes en tiempos de reforma. Un análisis socio-histórico con perspectiva de género del periódico ABC en los años ochenta
Authors: Danet Danet Alina
Published: May 2023

El artículo analiza la representación de la relación médico-paciente en artículos publicados en el periódico ABC y explora la producción de significados de género del encuentro terapéutico durante los años ochenta, una etapa de renovación y cambios estructurales en la asistencia sanitaria española. El análisis histórico del discurso periodístico en ABC reveló la proyección social de una relación médico-paciente como acto humanitario y de amor, según los testimonios de los médicos que contribuyeron al debate en este medio y que, con frecuencia, mostraron su resistencia ante la reforma sanitaria y la preocupación por los cambios estructurales, así como por la organización y calidad de la asistencia. La crítica a la desnaturalización y burocratización de la relación médico-paciente fue secundada, a partir de 1984, por pacientes y periodismo especializado. Sus opiniones contrarias a la Ley de Sanidad de 1986 se agudizaron ante el amparo que la norma daba a los derechos de los pacientes. Las líneas discursivas conservadoras del ABC reflejaron la resistencia simbólica ante la reforma sanitaria, la moralización de la salud-enfermedad, la hegemonía de la profesionalización médica masculina y la invisibilización y subalternidad de las mujeres sanitarias.
Saberes intactos, saberes en contacto. Una revisión feminista del significado del contacto en los debates contemporáneos sobre las relaciones clínicas
Authors: Fernández-Garrido Sam
Published: May 2023

En la última década, profesionales de la biomedicina han propuesto varios modelos que parecen plantear un papel renovado y esperanzador para las y los pacientes en las relaciones clínicas. Se trata del modelo de paciente inteligente (“smart patient”) y de otras propuestas procedentes de corrientes humanizadoras de la medicina. En este artículo analizo críticamente el modelo del “smart patient” como un ensamblaje histórico contemporáneo que refleja una tendencia aparentemente positiva en la biomedicina: la revalorización del “contacto” entre profesionales y pacientes, y el fomento de la participación y educación de estas últimas para estar mejor informadas y digitalizadas. Sin embargo, ¿implica esta puesta en valor del contacto una transformación de los saberes expertos? Tomando como guía esta pregunta, en este artículo analizo los límites de los modelos emergentes, y aporto una relectura basada en la perspectiva del contacto. Para ello contrasto dichos modelos, que mantienen los saberes profesionales epistémicamente intactos, con el enfoque de dos trabajos clásicos de la antropología feminista, publicados hace dos décadas, y que abordan críticamente la llamada “Evidence-Based Obstetrics” (Obstetricia Basada en la Evidencia), poniéndolos en diálogo con lecturas fenomenológicas que trascienden una visión del cuerpo basada en el binomio generizado cuerpo / mente. El objetivo es abordar la clínica como una zona de contacto que hay que entender en contextos (g)locales específicos. Este análisis presenta un valor crítico para el presente pues permite argumentar a favor de encuentros ‒entre profesionales, pacientes y organizaciones‒ asentados sobre reequilibrios epistémicos; yendo más allá de modelos de relación que excluyen los conocimientos y experiencias de quienes padecen y con la finalidad de preservar intacto el papel único de los saberes biomédicos.
Parameters of thermal performance of plaster blocks: Experimental analysis
Authors: Bezerra Batista Pedro Igor , Aquino Rocha Joaquin Humberto , Vieira Póvoas Yêda
Published: May 2023

This work aims to obtain parameters of thermal performance of various types of plaster blocks for vertical sealing. The methodology consisted of making test elements with 8 types of plaster blocks, in addition to plasterboard of different densities. Thermal resistance, transmittance, capacity, and delay were calculated, according to the Brazilian standard NBR 15220. Thermal behavior tests were carried out with controlled heating through a heat source, digital thermometer, infrared thermography, and an instrumented thermal chamber developed for this work. The experimental results corroborated with the trend indicated by the calculated parameters. The massive and hollow blocks of 100 mm had the best results followed by the 76 mm hollow blocks. The 50- and 70-mm massive blocks were among those with the worst thermal behavior. The study through the thermal chamber and real test elements associated with the normative methods allowed the practical verification regarding the thermal behavior of the components.
Sexualidades encarceradas: dificuldades de acesso à remição pelo trabalho a indivíduos LGBT no sistema penitenciário nacional
Authors: Da Silva Félix Ynes , Rodrigues Nascimento João Pedro
Published: May 2023

Quando se concebe a intersecção entre o cárcere e aqueles indivíduos que performam sexualidades e identidades de gênero não hegemônicas, percebe-se que a desestruturação de direitos causada pelo sistema prisional é potencializada. Na prisão, reorganizam-se os discursos, valores e práticas da sexualidade heterossexual, o que faz com que os indivíduos da população LGBT sejam alvo de uma dupla segregação e marginalização que intensifica as mazelas do próprio aprisionamento. No presente trabalho indaga-se de que forma ser LGBT afeta as oportunidades de remição da pena pelo trabalho no sistema penitenciário nacional. Para tanto, a pesquisa utiliza-se do método dedutivo, qualificando-se, quanto aos fins, como exploratória e descritiva, e, quanto aos meios, pesquisa teórica, de tipo bibliográfico e documental, e empírica, a partir de estudo de caso conduzido no Instituto Penal de Campo Grande, MS. A pesquisa pode concluir que o preconceito, tanto dos demais internos, quanto de determinados agentes penitenciários, interfere na fruição do direito ao trabalho e à remição penal dificultando a inserção dessas pessoas dissidentes aos serviços ofertados pela instituição prisional, com base estritamente no fato de se construírem a partir de orientações sexuais e identidades de gênero não hegemônicas.
Clinical and Serological Profile of Systemic Sclerosis Patients in a Tertiary Care Center in Kashmir, North India
Authors: Sheikh Mudasir Bashir , Naqati Shaariq Mehraj , Ahmad Mushtaq , Soharwardy Mohammad Yonus , Rather Bilal Ahmad , Qayoom Seema , Sofi Fayaz Ahmad
Published: May 2023

Background:

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease that varies by ethnicity and geography. India, being a multiethnic country with many different geographical regions, could have such differences. However, due to a lack of data, such differences remain unknown.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to study clinical manifestations, organ involvement, autoantibodies, and associated autoimmune diseases in subtypes of SSc patients from Jammu and Kashmir.

Materials and Methods:

This single-center observational study was conducted in two parts, retrospective and prospective. A total of 112 patients were included. Data were compiled from inpatient and outpatient department records of 66 patients for retrospective part from 2012 to 2016. Prospective data were taken from 46 patients from 2016 to 2018. Patient history, clinical examination, pulmonary function test, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and echocardiography findings were recorded.

Results:

The female: male ratio was 15:1, with a mean age of 38.3 ± 12.51 years. Sixty-five (58%) patients had limited cutaneous SSc (LcSSc), 22 (19.6%) had diffuse cutaneous SSc, 5 (4.4%) had early scleroderma, and 20 (17.8%) patients had overlap with other autoimmune diseases. Antinuclear antibody was present in 87.5% of patients. Interstitial lung disease was seen in 80.41% of the patients by HRCT, with majority having nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis pattern. Pulmonary artery hypertension was present in 14.28% of the study patients.

Conclusions:

In the current study and the rest of India, disease onset is a decade earlier than in the Caucasian population. There is a significant variation in presentation among patients in India, with patients from Jammu and Kashmir reporting a higher prevalence of Raynaud’s phenomenon and LcSSc.
DE_PSO_SVM: An Alternative Wine Classification Method Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Li Yong , Tang Zhiling , Yao Jun
Published: May 2023

Accurate classification of wine quality may help to improve making technology of wine. For achieving more effective quality classification, a classification method named DE_PSO_SVM (dataset enhancement (DE)_particle swarm optimization (PSO)_support vector machine (SVM)) is proposed. The correlation between feature attributes and classification labels of wine samples were analyzed to achieve dimension reduction. DE was achieved by calculating the different weight sums of adjacent odd and even rows, both of which belong to the same class of samples. PSO was used to search for the optimal parameters of a Gaussian kernel function, which were substituted in the SVM model to classify wine. K-nearest-neighbor (KNN), random forest (RF) and classification and regression tree (CART) were also used to test the wine classification. In 7-fold cross-validation on three wine datasets, the average Precision, Recall, and F1score of DE_PSO_SVM were best. The results show that enhancing datasets with small samples and searching for the optimal super parameters by PSO improved the performance of the wine classification model.
ACTIVITY OF ETANOL EXTRACT OF SNAKE LID LEAVES (Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) Lamk) ON THE GROWTH OF Staphylococcus aureus BACTERIES
Authors: Setiawan Muhammad Azdar , Sernita Sernita , Yodha Agung Wibawa Mahatva , Reymon Reymon
Published: May 2023

Hedyotis corymbosa or commonly known as pearl grass is one of the plants that has great potential as a traditional medicine, especially in the treatment of infections. The development of infection drugs is very rapid considering that the resistance rate in several countries continues to increase. Some cases of infection that often occur are skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This study aims to test the ability of ethanol extract of snake tongue leaves in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This study is an experimental study, consisting of five treatments with three repetitions, using the paper disk method. Samples in the form of snake tongue leaf extract (Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) Lamk) were dissolved with aqua pro injection which was divided into several concentration groups, namely 5%, 10%, and 15%. The test results showed that snake tongue leaf extract was able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria with an average inhibition area of 13.8 mm (5%), 16.7 mm (10%) and 17.4 mm (15%). Statistical analysis through ANOVA testing obtained results that the three concentrations of snake tongue leaf extract (Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) Lamk) have significant differences in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN LIMBAH BUAH-BUAHAN PEPAYA, NANAS DAN SEMANGKA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN MAGGOT BSF (Hermetia illucens)
Authors: Syahputra Dicky , Hasan Uswatul , Manullang Helentina Mariance
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada tanggal 14 Maret 2022 sampai dengan tanggal 07 April 2022 di Laboratorium Basah Program Studi Akuakultur Fakultas Perikanan Universitas Dharmawangsa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen atau pengamatan secara langsung dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan biomassa mutlak tertinggi maggot terdapat pada perlakuan D (limbah buah-buahan 30% papaya, 40%   nanas dan 30% semangka /1 gram telur BSF) dengan biomassa rata-rata 2.077 gram, sedangkan biomassa terendah terdapat pada perlakuan B (limbah nanas 100% /1 gram telur BSF) dengan biomassa rata-rata 1.347 gram. Hasil anava menunjukkan berpengaruh sangat nyata (highly significant) (P>0.01). Populasi tertinggi maggot terdapat pada perlakuan D dengan populasi rata-rata 65.318,67 ekor, sedangkan populasi terendah maggot terdapat pada perlakuan A (limbah pepaya 100% /1 gram telur BSF) dengan populasi rata-rata 61.783,33 ekor. Hasil anava menunjukkan berpengaruh sangat nyata (highly significant) (P>0.01). Panjang tertinggi maggot terdapat pada perlakuan A dan perlakuan D dengan panjang rata-rata 0,60 cm, sedangkan panjang terendah maggot terdapat pada perlakuan B dengan panjang rata-rata 0,53 cm. Hasil anava menunjukkan berpengaruh nyata (significant) (P>0.05).
Community Gatekeepers: Power, Pitfalls and Possibilities When Recruiting and Researching Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Participants
Authors: Bashir Nadia
Published: May 2023

Using data from a large primarily qualitative research project on how people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities experience and access health services, this methodological article focuses on the role of the community gatekeeper – a role that has significance for research teams globally when attempting to involve those facing multiple forms of exclusion. Drawing on standpoint feminist principles and using a reflexive approach, researcher positionality, situated knowledges, and the power dynamics between researchers, participants, and community gatekeepers are reflected upon. Addressing a gap in the literature by providing real-life examples of the power and influence of gatekeepers at all stages of the research process, the findings reveal: the extent to which gatekeepers of research with BAME participants are facilitative or obstructive during the research process; how they affect processes such as the recruitment of participants, access to community venues, the conduct of the research interview, and the dissemination of findings; and finally, the implications for future research with so called “hard-to-reach” groups.
Synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of Ni, Co, and Cu Metal Complexes with Heterocyclic Compounds
Authors: Gurubilli Chandra Sekhara Rao , Mudunuru Sowmya , G Srinivasa Rao , G V.R.Sharma
Published: May 2023

Two new clinically active Schiff bases and their transition metal complexes were synthesized and studied by different spectroscopic and physicochemical methods like NMR, IR, UV-Visible, ESR, TGA, XRD, mass, elemental analysis, molar conductivity and magnetic character. Synthesized complexes and Schiff bases were assessed for invitro antituberculosis activity for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (ATCC–27294) and for antimicrobial activity against drug resistant ESBL (Extended Spectrum β-lactamase) and MBL (Metallo β-lactamase) producing microbial strains. The biological activity of Schiff base was found to improve in presence of transition metal ions. Among the studied metal complexes, copper complexes displayed superior biological activity against all of the microbial strains. Binary complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co (II) ions have been synthesized by reacting metal salts with a Schiff base, 2-((E)-(5-methylisoxazol-3-ylimino)methyl)-4-methoxyphenol (MIIMMP) in an alcoholic medium. All the metal complexes and schiff base have been characterized by using elemental analysis, IR, UV-VIS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, Mass, ESR spectral data, magnetic moments, TG, and DTA studies. Based on the analytical, spectral data and molecular modeling studies, Ni (II) and Co (II) metal complexes have octahedral geometry, whereas Cu(II) complex has tetragonal geometry. The antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of the Schiff base and its metal complexes were studied on bacteria, fungi, and human cervical carcinoma cells (HeLa).
The Exploration of Trauma and Memory in Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day
Authors: Waham Jihad Jaafar
Published: May 2023

This paper examines the theme of trauma and memory in Kazuo Ishiguro's two novels, Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day. Through a close analysis of the protagonists' experiences, the paper explores how trauma is represented and how memory is used to both reveal and conceal the past. The study shows that in both novels, the characters' traumatic experiences have a profound impact on their lives and shape their identities, yet their attempts to remember and confront the past are often hindered by their own psychological defenses. The paper concludes that Ishiguro's exploration of trauma and memory highlights the complex and often elusive nature of personal history and the ways in which it can both haunt and shape an individual's present and future. This paper examines Kazuo Ishiguro's literary works, Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day, through the lens of trauma and memory. Both novels feature characters who are haunted by past events, leading them to question their own identities and actions. Through a close analysis of the narrative structure, character development, and themes, this paper argues that Ishiguro employs trauma and memory as narrative devices to explore the complex interplay between the past and present, and the ways in which individuals construct their sense of self. The paper also considers the broader cultural and historical contexts in which these works were written, highlighting their relevance to contemporary discussions of memory, trauma, and identity. Ultimately, this study sheds light on the intricate and often subtle ways in which literature can engage with some of the most pressing social and psychological issues of our time.
ANALISIS DAMPAK COVID-19 TERHADAP PERUBAHAN HARGA DAN VOLUME TRANSAKSI SAHAM PADA SUB SEKTOR FARMASI YANG TERDAFTAR DIBURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Panggabean Purnama , Siahaan Septony B. , Elisabeth Duma Megaria
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine whether there are significant differences between stock prices and trading volume before and after Covid-19 in pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample collection technique used purposive sampling method. Based on the determine criteria, this research obtained 10 companies sample. This study uses secondary data with descriptive analysis methods and quantitative analysis. Data analysis in this study used the Wilcoxon signed rank test, the data for this study were taken 30 days before and 30 days after the announcement of Covid-19 in Indonesia. The results showed that there were significant differences in stock prices and trading volume before and after Covid-19 in Indonesia.
MENJADI GEREJA YANG RAMAH ANAK MELALUI PELAYANAN SEKOLAH MINGGU DI GMI AEK KANOPAN
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Samosir Nettina , Parhusip Mangatas ,   Sekolah Tinggi Teologi GMI Bandar Baru
Published: May 2023

This study aims to provide child-friendly services at the Aek Kanopan Indonesian Methodist Church which tend to be ignored by the people around them. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews and observations as a data collection tool. From the results of the research conducted, it was found that Indonesian Methodist Church Aek Kanopan has been become a child-friendly church. Interviews in this study were conducted with Pastor, Lay Leader adn the teachers of the Sunday School.
PROLONGED VENTILATOR IN ICU PUTRI HIJAU HOSPITAL WHAT SHOULD WE DO IN BPJS ERA
Authors:   Rumah Sakit Putri Hijau Medan, Pakpahan Edwin Anto , Amalia Rizky ,   Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Number of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing progressively worldwide, especially in developing countries. In Indonesia, the largest proportion of hemodialysis patients is due to hypertension and diabetes. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease and causes variety of complications, which contribute to high mortality, morbidity and poor quality of life. In many cases, chronic kidney disease affects lung function directly or indirectly. Impaired renal filtration results in tissue edema that affects gas exchange processes and lead to life-threatening conditions. The clinical manifestations of patients with pulmonary edema are shortness of breath, tachypnea, cyanosis and use of accessory muscles of respirations and develop into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The goals of treatment for pulmonary edema are to reduce symptoms, improve ventilation and adequate oxygenation, maintain cardiac output and perfusion to vital organs. Patients with pulmonary edema require mechanical ventilation and intensive care support. The duration of ventilator use in pulmonary edema varies from 1 to 40 days. Prolonged ventilator use is a challenge to hospital financing in BPJS Kesehatan era with current INA-CBGs tariff system.
Thinking with the hands: LEGO® Serious Play® a game-based tool to empower young migrants integrating
Authors: Nienaber Birte , Kriszan Agnes
Published: May 2023

In recent years, various low-threshold and often creative methods and tools have been developed, considering the specific requirements of vulnerable persons to explore their identities, experiences, knowledge, opinions and needs. The idea of LEGO® Serious Play® is based on play pedagogy. Playing allows to distance oneself from everyday life by sliding into a world of imaginations, ideas and utopias while concurrently keeping the ties to reality (Heimlich, 2015). LEGO® Serious Play® uses metaphors to enable participants to express playfully their thoughts and ideas. As the building process with Lego bricks is physical and haptic, LEGO® Serious Play® is a low-threshold method to work with vulnerable groups (Cavaliero, 2017).
The following article will concentrate on the use of LEGO® Serious Play® as creative exploration method and its possibilities and limitations when used to empower young migrants in vulnerable conditions in the Germany and Luxembourg in the H2020 research project MIMY.
UZAKTAN ÇALIŞMA İLE İLGİLİ LİSANSÜSTÜ ÇALIŞMALARIN ANALİZİ
Authors: GÜLER Hale Nur
Published: May 2023

Covid-19 pandemisi sebebi ile çalışanların sağlığının korunması amacı ile yaygın hale gelen uzaktan çalışma, dönemin ve kurumların yapılarına bağlı olarak kalıcı hale gelmeye başlamaktadır. Uzaktan çalışmanın kurumlar ve bireyler açısından yararlı olduğu kadar gelişmesi gereken yönleri de bulunmaktadır. Uzaktan çalışma için kurumlar ve çalışanlar açısından ihtiyaçların belirlenmesi ve çözümlerin geliştirilmesi için bu alanda yapılan çalışmaların önemi yüksektir. Bu çalışmada uzaktan çalışma ile ilgili Türkiye’ de yapılan lisansüstü tez çalışmalarının analizi yapılmıştır. Bibliyometrik analizde 2015-2021 yılları arasında yapılan lisansüstü tez çalışmaları incelenmiştir. Lisansüstü tezlerin yazım yılları, bağlı bulunan üniversiteler, enstitüler, anabilim dalları, konuları, tezlerin dili, sayfa sayıları ve yüksek lisans ve doktora tezleri ayrımında uzaktan çalışma ile beraber incelenen kavramlara ulaşılmıştır. Uzakta çalışma ilgili, esnek çalışma, eve çalışma, evden çalışma, tele çalışma, uzaktan çalışma kelime grupları için arama yapılarak tezler elde edilmiştir. Çalışmada lisansüstü çalışmaların yılları ile dahil oldukları enstitüler arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi için de SPSS 25.0 ile Ki kare testi yapılmıştır. Uzaktan çalışma ile ilgili yüksek lisans tezlerinin en fazla Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi ve Gazi Üniversitesi’nde yapıldığı görülmektedir. Tezlerin %86’ sının sosyal bilimler enstitülerinde ve işletme anabilimdalında (%41) ve çalışma ekonomisi ve endüstri ilişkileri anabilimdalında (%20) çalışıldığı görülmektedir. Tezlerin konularına bakıldığında yüksek lisans tezlerinin daha çok çalışma ekonomisi ve endüstri ilişkileri (%36) ve işletme (%29) olarak belirtildiği görülmektedir. Çalışmanın uzaktan çalışmanın anlaşılabilirliğinin artırılması için alanla ilgilenen araştırmacı yönetici ve çalışanlara yararlı olacağı düşünülmektedir.