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Application of Combined Geoelectrical Techniques for Groundwater Exploration at Federal University Gusau, Zamfara and its Environ, Northwest Nigeria
Authors: Shuaibu Ahmed Mahi 
Published: November 2024

Study’s Excerpt

Integrated approach combining Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Natural Electric Field (NEF) method, and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) is used to delineate groundwater potential in the study area.
The results revealed that the water bearing aquifers in the study area are fractured basement layers at varying depths between 15 and 105 meters.
This research provided a robust framework for groundwater exploration in arid and geologically complex terrains.

Full Abstract
The area of study is currently facing an acute water shortage due to the dominant lithological framework that underlies the region and its fragile climate condition. As such, this study aimed at unearthing the groundwater potential of the area using a combined three geoelectrical techniques. Techniques such as Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Natural Electric Field (NEF) method, and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) were employed in the delineation of the groundwater potential of the area. Using an ABEM SAS-4000 Resistivity meter and a PQWT-TC150 water-detector equipment, respectively. Wennar array was employed for the conduct of ERT while Schlumberger configuration was used for VES data collection. The measured apparent resistivity value was inputted into RES2DIV software and subjected to an inversion process to generate the resistivity structural image of the subsurface. However, IP2WIN software was used for the VES data interpretation. The result of the ERT method revealed two to three geoelectrical resistivity layers: an overburdened layer of topsoil/laterite with resistivity values ranging from 6.86 Ωm to 1095 Ωm and thicknesses of 1-13 meters, a weathered/fractured basement layer, interpreted as the aquifer unit, with resistivity values between 28.7 Ωm and 345 Ωm, and thicknesses ranging from 6 - 30 meters; and a fresh/slightly fractured basement layer with resistivity values from 367 Ωm to 6899 Ωm. NEF method revealed the thickness and depth of the aquiferous layer across the six profile lines to range between 15-60m, 30-90m, 15-85m, 20-80m, 45-105m, and 20-40m respectively, with points on profile five (5) identified as the most promising site with regards to groundwater development. VES result identifies weathered and fractured layers as the major aquiferous units with resistivity values ranging from 9.965 Ωm to 9651 Ωm and 21.7 Ωm to 859 Ωm respectively with fracture thickness reaching up to 60m in some instances. The result goes in line with the outcome of both NRF and ERT techniques. The geological interference of this lithology on groundwater exploration reveals both the weathered overburden and fractured basement as aquiferous units in the study area. The study identified several promising aquiferous zones at depths ranging from 15 to 105 meters, with fractured basement layers serving as primary reservoirs for groundwater development.
WHAT HAVE ITC EVER DONE FOR THE US?
Authors: Pixley Andrew 
Published: November 2024

Do new perspectives become more shocking the further you get through life? Unsettling? Like having a carpet yanked out from under you? Probably by somebody who is rightly reminding you that you’ve had that carpet since around 1977 and it’s really about time you bought a new one. That happened to me this week. Thanks to a podcast. The podcast in question is called ITC Entertained the World and I think it’s rather brilliant.
CfP: International Journal of Creative Media Research Conference: Emerging Technologies and Creative Industries. June 29, 2020 @ Bath Spa University (UK). Deadline: March 29, 2020.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

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Co-organised by Centre for Cultural and Creative Industries &amp; Centre for Media Research
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Professor Graham Thomas, Section Lead for Immersive Content, BBC R&amp;D Professor Mandy Rose,
ANALISIS KINERJA RUMAH SAKIT ISLAM FAISAL MAKASSAR DENGAN METODE BALANCE SCORECARD BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF PELANGGAN DAN PERSPEKTIF PERTUMUBUHAN PEMBELAJARAN TAHUN 2020
Authors: Mulyana Andi Saputri 
Published: November 2024

Balance scorecard adalah suatu susunan kerja, yang menghubungkan visi, misi, dan strategi untuk kunci keberhasilan sukses suatu organisasi saat ini dan masa mendatang. Tujuan penelitian. untuk mengetahui Kinerja Rumah Sakit Umum Faisal dengan metode balance scorecard berdasarkan 2 perspektif yaitu perspektif pelanggan dan perspektif pertumbuhan pembelajaran.
Desain penelitian: deskriptif kuantitatif, yaitu pendekatan yang dilakukan dengan menganalisis data ordinal dari hasil jawaban kuesioner responden dan data-data angka (rasio) yang diperoleh dalam pengumpulan data. Setelah data dianalisis, kemudian hasilnya dipaparkan secara deksriptif. Hasil penelitian: Tingkat kepuasan pelanggan memperoleh skor sebesar 3695 berada pada interval “cukup puas” yaitu Skor 2832 – 3704. Tingkat retensi pelanggan diperoleh skor 740 berada pada interval “Baik” yaitu Skor 741 – 915. Tingkat retensi karyawan yang diperoleh skor 1497 pada interval Skor pada 1428 – 1868 kategori ”cukup baik”. Tingkat kepuasan karyawan skor 958, di interval skor 856 – 1120 = “cukup baik”. Tingkat pelatihan karyawan RS Islam Faisal Makassar skor 654 berada di interval Skor 570 – 746 kategori ”cukup baik”.
Saran: menjadi bahan edukasi atau referensi Bagi Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar : 1. meningkatkan mutu pelayanan sesuai dengan visi dan misi Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar. 2. meningkatkan kecepatan dan ketetapan dalam melakukan pelayanan, memberikan perhatian kepada karyawan dengan bonus dan insentif yang sesuai serta memberikan pelatihan dan pendidikan agar memberikan mutu sdm yang semakin berkompeten.
GAMBARAN PENERAPAN PATIENT SAFETY DI RSUP DR. TADJUDDIN CHALID KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Dian Dian Ekawaty , Momen Momen Amalia , Munia Munia Aulyah 
Published: November 2024

Penarapan keselamatan pasien yang baik dapat memperkecil insiden yang berhubungan dengan keselamatan pasien. Presentasi terjadinya kejadian yang mengancam keselamatan pasien seharusnya sebesar 0%. artinya, tidak boleh ada insiden terkait keselamatan pasien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Gambaran Penerepan Patient safety dengan pelaksanaan 6 sasaran keselamatan pasien. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian Deskriptif Analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner dan menggunakan Analisis Microsoft Excel 2019 dan SPSS 22. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan penerapan enam sasaran keselamatan pasien yakni, ketepatan identifikasi pasien mayoritas kategori baik, peningkatan komunikasi yang efektif mayoritas kategori baik, meningkatkan keamanan obatobatan yang harus diwaspadai mayoritas kategori kurang, kepastian tepat lokasi, tepat prosedur, tepat pasien operasi mayoritas kategori baik, pengurangan risiko infeksi akibat perawatan Kesehatan mayoritas kategori kurang, pengurangan risiko pasien jatuh mayoritas kategori kurang. hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwan perawat belum sepenuhnya menerapkan enam Sasaran Keselamatan Pasien dengan baik. Diharapkan dengan adanya penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan masukkan untuk pengembangan dan juga agar dapat meningkatkan penerapan keselamatan pasien terutama terkait, peningkatan keamanan obat-obatan yang perlu diwaspadai, pengurangan terjadinya risiko infeksi, dan juga pengurangan risiko pasien jatuh.
PENGARUH KUALITAS SISTEM, KUALITAS INFORMASI, DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PENGGUNA SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN DI RSIA KHADIJAH 1 MUHAMMADIYAH CABANG MAKASSAR
Authors: Hastuti Hastuti , Windarti Sriyani , Febrijal Ade 
Published: November 2024

Rumah sakit dengan setiap sistem informasi harus menyediakan akses informasi yang tepat waktu untuk meningkatkan pelayanan medis, mengurangi kesalahan medis, dan harus mampu memantau kegiatan pelayanan dan mengendalikan biaya operasional. Permasalahan yang ada yaitu masih terdapat beberapa unit yang belum terintegrasi dengan alasan SIMRS Khanza ini sifatnya umum/terbuka (Open source) bisa dipakai di semua rumah sakit sehingga perlu IT rumah sakit untuk mengembangkan/mengintegrasikannya tetapi masalah untuk saat ini memang ada kendala yaitu masalah alur yang ditetapkan di SIMRS Khanza dengan alur yang di tetapkan oleh Rumah Sakit agak sulit untuk dikoneksikan sehingga mau tidak mau untuk di beberapa unit masih menggunankan manual untuk melakukan pencatatan dan pelaporan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi, dan kualitas layanan terhadap kepuasan pengguna sistem informasi manajemen Rumah Sakit Sitti Khadijah 1 Muhammadiyah Cabang Makassar Tahun 2023.Jenis pada penelitian ini yaitu kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah pegawai/staf di Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak Sitti Khadijah 1 Muhammadiah Cabang Makassar dengan menggunalan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu total sampling maka didapatkan sampel yaitu 104 pegawai. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini yaitu dengan analisis univariat, bivariat, dan multivariat dengan teknik olah data SPSS 16 menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh antara kualitas sistem terhadap kepuasan pengguna dengan nilai p-value 0,029 < 0,05, terdapat pengaruh antara kualitas informasi terhadap kepuasan pengguna dengan nilai p-value 0,014 < 0,05, dan terdapat pengaruh antara kualitas layanan terhadap kepuasan pengguna dengan nilai p-value 0,014 < 0,05.
The Effect of Problem Based Learning Models and Analysis Skills on Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Primary Schools
Authors: Sulastri Dinia , Halqi Muhammad , Marhamah Marhamah 
Published: November 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of the problem based learning model and analytical skills on elementary school students' mathematics learning outcomes. This type of research is quantitative research using experimental methods with a research design using a 2x2 factorial design. The research was carried out at SDN 3 Lenek Daya. Data collection techniques use tests to determine learning outcomes and students' level of analysis. The results of the research show that 1) there is a difference in the mathematics learning outcomes of students who are taught using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) and the learning outcomes of students who use the Cooperative Think-Pair-Share (TPS) model, indicated by the difference in Fhitung values ​​greater than Ftable by (17,991 > 3.44). 2) there is an interaction effect between the PBL and analytical skills on students' mathematics learning outcomes, as evidenced by the Fhitung value being greater than Ftable (4.549 > 3.44) with a Sig value < α value (0.029 < 0.05). 3) there are differences in mathematics learning outcomes for students who have a high analysis of learning using PBL and TPS, this is because Fhitung is greater than Ftable (6.472 > 3.44), as well as the sig value < α value (0.030 < 0.05). 4) there are differences in mathematics learning outcomes for students who have low analytical skills who are taught using the PBL and TPS models, because the Fhitung value is greater than Ftable (19,950 > 3.44) while the sig value < α value (0.001 < 0.05)
Digital Resources Management: A Panacea for Digital Information Service Delivery in Nigerian Academic Libraries
Authors: Israel Ebhonu Sylvester , Ferninand Omosekejimi Ademola , Arerosuoghene Dada Grace 
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – The purpose of this study was to examine the concept of digital resources management as a possible enabler of effective digital information service delivery in Nigerian academic libraries. Methodology – A descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised of eight hundred and forty-one (841) librarians from 84 university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The entire population of 841 librarians was used in the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data which was analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings – The study found that, the types of digital information resources available for use in university libraries in Southern Nigeria are e-books, e-journals, e-newspapers, e-magazines, websites, and OPAC; the digital information services being rendered to users in university libraries in Southern Nigeria are e-mail and Internet based service among others. Implications – This submission is a work by the researcher and to the best of the researcher’s knowledge contains no materials previously published or written by another person. Originality – Proper management of digital information resources using strategies such as normalisation, encapsulation, technology preservation, refreshing, replication, migration and emulation will help to keep library digital information resources in good shape and will also assist the university libraries to deliver effective digital information services to their users.
Aeroelastic analysis of non-conventional and slender suspension bridges
Authors: Tcheutchoua Soh Mike Cedric , Sonna Donko Maël , Maiorana Emanuele 
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamic effects of wind actions on bridge cross sections, with a goal to propose design charts for non-conventional and slender bridge decks. An eigenvalue analysis was conducted first and the results were validated experimentally. Subsequently, aeroelastic analysis of the bridge deck section was performed. This analysis encompassed the analytical method adhering to the Eurocode and computational fluid dynamics simulations. Both methodologies indicated that the bridge was susceptible to vortex-induced vibrations. To mitigate these vibrations, wind noses provide better stability than the currently used guide vanes. The effect of changing deck width was also studied. Wider and more streamlined sections displayed better aeroelastic performance. The study also revealed that the Eurocode overestimates the derivatives of aerodynamic moment coefficient by 53% to 93%. Consequently, optimized charts are proposed to enhance the accuracy of torsional divergence and flutter speed calculations, facilitating the safe and efficient design of such bridges.
Investigation of the efficacy of siRNA-mediated KRAS gene silencing in pancreatic cancer therapy
Authors: Küçükekmekci Büşra , Budak Yıldıran Fatma Azize 
Published: November 2024

Aim
Pancreatic carcinoma is an aggressive cancer that progresses without many symptoms. The difficulty of early diagnosis and an inadequate response to traditional treatments also cause the survival rate of pancreatic cancer to be low. Current research is focusing on methods of diagnosis and treatment, such as gene therapy, to increase survival rates. Small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) has emerged as a promising advanced therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. This study sought to silence the KRAS gene in the human pancreatic carcinoma cell line using a complex of small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) and gold nanoparticles (AuNP).

Methods
In this study, 25 nM siRNA and gold nanoparticles at 0.5 mg/ml, 0.25 mg/ml, and 0.125 mg/ml concentrations were used to silence the KRAS gene in the CAPAN-1 cell line. Real-time PCR analysis, agarose gel electrophoresis, and double staining were carried out, and xCelligence real-time cell analysis (RTCA) was used to measure proliferation.

Results
The PCR analysis revealed crossing point (CP) values of actin beta (ACTB) ranging from 33.04 to 35.98, which was in the expected range for all samples. The interaction between the gold nanoparticle/siRNA complex in the double staining analysis revealed that the most effective concentration of gold nanoparticle was 0.125 mg/ml. The WST-1 technique showed that siRNA/AuPEI cells in application groups had a viability rate of over 90%, indicating no toxicity or side effects. The xCELLigence RTCA® showed that at hour 72, there was a significant difference in proliferation in the 0.5 mg/mL PEI/AuNP-siRNA, 0.25 mg/mL PEI/AuNP-siRNA, and 0.125 mg/mL PEI/AuNP-siRNA application groups compared to the control and siRNA groups (p < 0.05). By hour 96, all three groups were statistically different from the control and siRNA groups in terms of proliferation (p < 0.05).

Conclusions
The results of this analysis suggest that the AuPEI/siRNA complex can be effectively used to silence the target gene, but more studies are needed to verify these results.
Developing a quality indicator system for evaluating internet plus home care nursing services based on the SERVQUAL model: a Delphi-analytic hierarchy process study
Authors: Ye Lei , Yang Shulan , Jiang Biyan , Liu Caixia , Jin Xiaoqing , Chang Polun 
Published: November 2024

Background
In the context of global population aging and the rapid development of information technology, the demand for Internet Plus Home Care Nursing (Internet+ HCN) services have been on the rise, especially in China. Internet+ HCN services have the potential to maximize existing human resources to counter the shortage of medical healthcare services. However, at present, Internet+ HCN services are difficult to scale due to the lack of standardized service quality governance. Quality indicators for service evaluation of Internet+ HCN services are under-defined.

Objective
To develop a quality indicator system for evaluating Internet+ HCN services, and to shed theoretical light on assessing mHealth service quality from a user experience perspective.

Methods
An initial quality indicator system was established based on scenarios related to Internet+ HCN services. The Delphi Method was applied to modify the indicators according to experts’ opinions, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was applied to calculate the indicator weight. Finally, a quality indicator system for evaluating Internet+ HCN services was developed based on the SERVQUAL model.

Results
Altogether, 17 experts from relevant fields such as nursing education, clinical nursing, health management, and health informatics were consulted through email surveys. The response rates in both rounds of Delphi and the AHP were 100%. The average expert authority coefficients were 0.912 and 0.925 respectively in the two rounds of Delphi. Kendall’s W, indicating variation coefficients, ranged from 0.262 to 0.265. Finally, a quality indicator system for evaluating Internet+ HCN services, comprising five primary indicators and 15 secondary indicators, was developed. Primary indicators and their AHP generated the following weights: assurance (0.245), reliability (0.240), tangibles (0.192), responsiveness (0.190), and empathy (0.132).

Conclusions
By measuring the services quality gap between user expectations and perceptions, the proposed SERVQUAL model-based quality indicator system shows potential in improving the quality of Internet+ HCN services through the perspective of user experiences.
Feasibility of continuous physical activity monitoring: first-month recovery markers following joint replacement surgery
Authors: Ghaffari Arash , Kappel Andreas , Jakobsen Thomas , Kold Søren , Rahbek Ole 
Published: November 2024

Background
The role of physical activity (PA) monitoring during the recovery after orthopaedic surgeries is unclear. This study aimed to explore early changes in the pattern and level of PA following orthopedic surgeries.

Methods
This observational feasibility study included 11 hip replacement patients (four females) with a mean age of 66 years and five knee replacement patients (four females) with a mean age of 65 years. A PA tracker was used to collect the patients’ daily PA data, including duration of various activity categories, steps taken, and activity intensity count. The PA tracker recorded data from two weeks prior to surgery until four weeks after the surgery. Ratios of PA parameters for each of the first four weeks following surgery were calculated in relation to preoperative measurements.

Results
Compared to preoperative measurements, during the first four weeks after the surgery, the time spent in a recumbent position decreased from 112% to 106%, while continuous walking time and activity intensity count increased from 27% to 77% and from 35% to 73%, respectively. Step counts increased from 18% to 67%, and sit-to-stands rose from 65% to 93%. No significant changes were found in sitting, standing, sporadic walk time, and sporadic steps.

Conclusion
Continuously measuring PA using wearable sensors was feasible in orthopedic patients during the perioperative period. Continuous step count, walking time, activity intensity count showed noticeable changes and stable patterns demonstrating their potential for remote monitoring of patients during the early postoperative period.
The associations between well-being and Cloninger’s personality dimensions in a Korean community sample
Authors: Lee Soo Jin , Cloninger C. Robert , Chae Han 
Published: November 2024

Background
Well-being is a multidimensional construct comprising affective and non-affective components. Previous research has consistently linked personality traits to well-being, yet cultural variations in this association remain underexplored, particularly in collectivistic cultures such as Korea. Therefore, this study aims to identify universal and culture-specific characteristics of personality in relation to well-being.

Methods
A sample of 527 Korean university students participated, providing data through the Korean version of the Temperament and Character Inventory-RS (TCI-RS), self-rated health (SRH), social support (SS), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS). Pearson correlation analysis and ANCOVA, with sex and age as covariates, were employed to examine linear associations. Multidimensional personality profiles were utilized to investigate non-linear associations among character dimensions on different aspects of well-being. All analysis was performed using jamovi 2.3.12.

Results
Self-directedness and cooperativeness exhibited positive linear associations with both affective (positive and negative affect) and non-affective (SRH, SS, SWLS) components of well-being. Self-directedness emerged as a key predictor across various well-being aspects. Cooperativeness was strongly associated with perception of social support. Self-transcendence showed positive associations with both positive and negative affect, considering interactions with other character dimensions.

Discussion
While self-directedness played a pivotal role universally, the impact of cooperativeness and self-transcendence appeared to be influenced by cultural factors, enhancing perception of social support and affecting both positive and negative affect in a collectivistic culture. This study illustrates the importance of considering cultural nuances in the relationship between personality and well-being. Future research should delve deeper into cultural differences, emphasizing the need for subtle interpretations of specific personality traits within diverse cultural contexts.