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Gambaran Kualitas Tidur Para Penderita Hipertensi Lansia di Wilayah Kota Banjarmasin
Authors: Unja Ermeisi Er , Tutpai Gertrudis , Maratning Anastasia 
Published: June 2024

Hypertension is currently still the number one non-communicable disease in Banjarmasin. Hypertension caused many problems in physical, psychological, social and even the most serious impact in the form of death. The main complaint of people with hypertension is poor sleep quality, which can cause memory impairment, cognitive abilities and decreased health. To determine the picture of sleep quality in patients with hypertension in Banjarmasin. This study is a descriptive quantitative research that was conducted at some area in Banjarmasin. There are totaling 120 elderly patients with hypertension be a respondents that taken by random Sampling. The research instrument used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, the analysis of research data used univariate analysis, namely frequency distribution. Sleep quality in hypertensive patients in the work area of the Pekauman Health Center in 2023 obtained the results of respondents who had poor sleep quality as many as 98 respondents (81,6%) and 22 respondents (18,4%) had good sleep quality. The sleep quality of elderly people with hypertension in some area in Banjarmasin has a poor sleep quality, which is 81,6% in 98 respondents in the study. The importance of the role of nurses to provide education to improve sleep quality.
COMPARING THE EFFICACY OF CORE STABILITY EXERCISES AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LOWER BACK PAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: Bibi Memoona , Shah Aliman 
Published: June 2024

Background: LBP is defined as; pain, stiffness or muscle tightness in the lumber region, below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds (approximately, b/w the lower ribs and the top of the legs), with pain radiating to either both legs, one leg or no radiation. It is the most frequent musculoskeletal condition and because of its social, economic and psychological impact, it is a big public health problem worldwide.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of core stability exercises versus conventional physical therapy in the management of patients with LBP.
Methodology: A randomized control trial was conducted in Rehman Medical Institute from July 2017 to December 2017. Patients were randomly assigned to Group A and Group B using lottery method. Data was collected from 60 patients meeting inclusion criteria. Patients in the Group a Received Core stability exercises for 30 minutes three times a week for four weeks. Patients in the Group B received Conventional physiotherapy for 30 minutes three times a week for four weeks. Pre-treatment and post-treatment evaluation of pain and function were done using VAS and MODI questionnaire, respectively. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.
Results: The mean ages of both groups were 29.70 and 30.86years. Out of 60 patients 2 (3.33%) were female and 58 (96.66%) were male. There was no significant difference at the baseline in Group A and Group B in terms of age, Pre-VAS and Pre-MODI (P>0.05). There was significant improvement of pain and functional status in Group A and B as Post-VAS (0.038) and Post-MODI (0.02) which showed significant difference.
Conclusion: This study concluded that both treatment strategies were effective in decreasing pain and improving functional status in the treatment of patients with LBP but the CSE remained more effective that CPT in the treatment of patients with LBP. Therefore, the study recommended core stability exercises in the management of patients with LBP.
Keywords: Lower back pain, Visual Analogue Scale, modified disability questionaire, core stability exercises.
COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TASK ORIENTED PHYSICAL THERAPY APPROACH WITH CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR UPPER LIMB FUNCTION IN STROKE PATIENTS
Authors: Shah Abdullah , Bin Afsar Jan Mohammad , Darain Haider , Saeed Khattak Sarmad , Sahibzada Abdul Haseeb 
Published: June 2024

Background: After stroke, the capacity and excellence of motor activities of a paretic upper limb has proved to increase by Motor Relearning Programme (MRP). The technique focuses on functional activities which work on neuroplasticity. The study’s aim was to examine the effects of MRP versus conventional therapy (CT) in improving upper limb (UL) functions in stroke survivor.
Methodology: Seventy subjects with stroke were selected on the bases of inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study. Participants were randomly allocated to groups i.e. the treatment group and the control group. Participants in the conventional group were provided rehabilitation for 2 hours with general physiotherapy exercises. The MRP group subjects were provided with task oriented training (MRP). To quantify the functional level of the paretic upper limb, sub-scales of the Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) were administered for upper limb function; post treatment scores after 4 weeks compared with baseline assessment.
Results: The results showed that the subjects in experimental group were significantly enhanced with upper arm function and hand activities i.e. P<0.001 than the subjects in control group, which stresses that MRP could improve the UL motor activities after stroke in sub-acute subjects.
Conclusion: The treatment group was meaningfully better-quality than the conventional group, which put emphasis on that MRP could improve the upper limb motor activities after stroke subjects as compare to CT.
Keywords: Conventional Physiotherapy, Motor assessment scale, Motor relearning program, Stroke, Upper limb motor function.
PKMS PELATIHAN TANAMAN HIDROPONIK BAGI IBU-IBU PKK NEGERI EMA
Authors: Latuheru Rido , Tiwery Charles 
Published: June 2024

Negeri Ema terletak di kaki Gunung Horil, pada ketinggian 150 meter diatas permukaan laut. Keadaan geografisnya meliputi kekayaan tanah, flora dan fauna. Luas Negeri Ema 13 Ha, sedangkan luas wilayah petuanannya 64.000 Ha. Penerapan sistem pertanian hidroponik di Negeri Ema memang relatif masih baru. Hasil komunikasi bersama dengan PKK di Negeri Ema biasanya dahulu kami dari Negeri Ema yang membawa sayur ke pasar mardika untuk menjual kepada konsumen, tetapi beberap bulan belakangan ini kami yang ke pasar mardika untuk membeli sayur lagi. Salah satu masalah yang ditemui di Negeri Ema adalah bagaimana cara menggembangkan dan meningkatkan produksi pertanian organik melalui penerapan sistem hidroponik di Negeri Ema, Pemilihan benih sangat penting karena produktivitas tanaman teranganutng dari keunggulan benih yang dipilih, dan juga jenis tanaman yang dapat di tanam secara hidroponik. berdasarpkan analisis di lapangan Â Tim Pengabdian Kepada MasyarakatÂ melihat bayak sekali masalah yang di hadapi mitra seperti: 1). Cara pemilihan penih tanaman hidroponik, 2). Jenis-jenis tanaman yang dapat di tanam secara hidroponik, 3). Cara meningkatkan ilmu pengetahuan dan penguasaan teknologi hidroponik bagi PKK negeri Ema, 4). CaraÂ mengelola tanaman hidroponik, Maka Solusi yang di tawarkan kepada mitra untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan antara lain : 1). Sosialisasi tentang pemilihan Benih tanaman hidroponik, 2). Sosialisasi tentang pemilihan jenis-jenis tanaman yang dapat di tanam secara hidroponik, 3). Sosialisasi tentang cara meningkatkan ilmu pengetahuan dan penguasaan teknologi hidroponik bagi PKK Negeri Ema 4). Pelatihan mengelola tanaman hidroponik.
PKM USAHA MEBEL UJUNGLOE KABUPATEN BULUKUMBA
Authors: Hamid Muliyadi , Paserangi Irwan 
Published: June 2024

Kabupaten Bulukumba menyimpan banyak potensi unggulan salah satunya adalah kayu jati. Potensi ini diolah para pengusaha mebel di dusun Lumpakeng. â€œSahrul Mebelâ€ merupakan salah satu usaha mebel yang memanfaatkan kayu jati. pengelolaan kayu jati mitra memiliki beberapa permasalahan. PermasalahanÂ yang dihadapai mitra â€œSahrul mebelâ€ adalah adapun permasalahan yang dialami adalahÂ rendahnya mutu bahan baku sehingga mempengaruhi kualitas produk, inovasi desain produk yang masih sederhana, kualitas finishing yang masih rendah, serta kurangnya manajemen usahaÂ dan sistem pemasaran yang lemah. Solusi yang ditawarkan dalam kegiatan PKM ini adalah 1). Pelatihan pengawetan kayu untuk menghasilkan bahan baku yang bekualitas, 2). Pelatihan desain produk mebel yang lebih bermotif, 3). Pembuatan mebel dengan desain yang lebih bermotif, 4). Pelatihan finishing dengan menggunakan teknik duco guna meningkatkan kualitas produk secara visual, 5). Pelatihan manajemen usaha, dan 6). Pelatihan pemasaran produk. Kegiatan PKM ini diharapkan memperoleh luaran diantaranya : 1). Bahan baku kayu yang berkualitas, 2). Sumber daya manusia yang terampil dalam membuat desain mebel yang lebih bermotif, 3). Produk mebel yang dihasilkan dengan desain yang lebih bermotif dan berkualitas secara visual, 4). Terciptanya manajemen usaha yang baik dan 5). Adanya peningkatan penjualan produk dengan strategi pemasaran yang lebih baik.
Nutritional and Anti-oxidative Potentials of Ethanolic Extract of Avocado Pulp (Persea americana Mill) On Caffeine Induced Oxidative Stress on Wistar Rats
Authors: Nnaemeka Nkwocha, John , Ogboye Philip Oseikhuenmhen 
Published: June 2024

This study evaluated the chemical composition and the effect of ethanolic extract of Persea americana pulp on caffeine induced oxidative stress on male wistar rats. Forty-five (45) mature male rats were used and divided into five (5) groups of nine (9) rats per group. Group two (2) to group five (5) were induced with 200mg/kg caffeine for two weeks. Three rats were sacrificed from each group after two weeks of induction and blood collected to check for caffeine toxicity. The rats were treated as follows for another four weeks, Group 1: Normal control(feed and water only)., Group 2:positive control (caffeine only), Group 3: 100mg/kg extract, Group 4: 300mg/kg extract, Group 5: 500mg/kg extract. The rats were slaughtered twice after treatment with avocado pulp extract: three rats from each group after two weeks of treatment with the avocado pulp extract and then three rats from each group after four weeks of treatment with avocado pulp extract to check the effect of the extract on caffeine induced toxicity on duration and dose dependent basis . Blood was collected for oxidative stress markers assay. Oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, glutathione reduced and malondi- aldehyde) were comparable to the negative control and positive control group. From the findings of this study, it can be concluded that oral administration of ethanolic pulp extract of Persea americana has a dose ameliorating effect on caffeine induced oxidative stress damage on male rats.
Adaptation and crosscultural validation of the foot impact scale for rheumatoid arthritis using Rasch analysis
Authors: Woodburn James , Turner Deborah E. , Rosenbaum Dieter , Balint Geza , Korda Judit , Ormos Gabor , Szabo Aniko , Vliet Vlieland Thea P. M. , van der Leeden Marike , Steultjens Martijn P. M. 
Published: February 2012

AbstractObjectiveTo adapt and crossculturally validate the Foot Impact Scale for Rheumatoid Arthritis (FIS‐RA) using Rasch analysis.MethodsThe FIS‐RA was translated from English to German, Hungarian, and Dutch target languages and administered to 653 rheumatoid arthritis patients. Rasch analysis was undertaken on the impairment/footwear (FIS‐RAIF) and activity limitation/participation restriction subscales for each language version separately and for pooled data. Overall fit to the Rasch model, item and person fit, unidimensionality, differential item function (DIF), and local response dependency were tested. To meet Rasch model assumptions, item deletion, subtests analysis, and item‐splitting strategies were adopted.ResultsWith the exception of the Hungarian FIS‐RAIF subscale, preliminary fit to the Rasch model was unsuccessful for all target languages individually and for pooled data. Multidimensionality, misfitting items, local dependency, and DIF by age, sex, disease duration, and language were observed. With adjustment, fit to the Rasch model was satisfactorily achieved for all language versions. For the pooled data, the Rasch model assumptions for crosscultural validity were met following item deletion, subtest analysis, and item splitting for language DIF.ConclusionWith adaptations, the FIS‐RA was successfully translated and crossculturally validated for use in 4 European languages. The 2 subscales can be used at the individual level for patient assessment and at the group level for research purposes.
Adherence with intravenous zoledronate and intravenous ibandronate in the United States medicare population
Authors: Curtis Jeffrey R. , Yun Huifeng , Matthews Robert , Saag Kenneth G. , Delzell Elizabeth 
Published: February 2012

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate adherence to drug therapy among new users of zoledronate and intravenous (IV) ibandronate among US Medicare enrollees.MethodsWe used data from the Medicare 5% random sample to evaluate new users of IV zoledronate and IV ibandronate with continuous Part A and Part B fee‐for‐service coverage. The outcome was adherence as quantified by the proportion of days covered (PDC) measured continuously and dichotomously (≥80%). Followup time extended from 18–27 months for all individuals. Factors associated with low adherence to zoledronate were evaluated with logistic regression.ResultsWe identified 775 new users of zoledronate and 846 new users of IV ibandronate. For both drugs, 30–48% of the first infusions were given in an outpatient infusion center, not in a physician's office. The mean PDC for zoledronate users was 82%, which was greater than the mean PDC for the IV ibandronate users (58–62% depending on the time period; P < 0.0001). Approximately 30% of zoledronate users did not receive a second infusion. Factors associated with low adherence to zoledronate included older age and receipt of the first infusion in an outpatient infusion center rather than a physician's office.ConclusionLess frequently dosed IV bisphosphonates have not resolved the problem of suboptimal adherence with prescription osteoporosis medications. Interventions continue to be warranted to improve long‐term adherence to osteoporosis treatments.
Impact of process parameters on critical performance attributes of a continuous blender—A DEM‐based study
Authors: Dubey Atul , Vanarase Aditya U. , Muzzio Fernando J. 
Published: February 2012

AbstractA discrete element method‐based computational study carried out to study the effect of impeller design, speed, and input feed rate on the performance of a continuous powder blender is presented. The blender performance was characterized using the mean particle residence time, the residence time distribution, the number of blade passes experienced by the powder, and the mean centered variance. The powder residence time decreased with increasing impeller speed; however, the number of blade passes experienced a maximum at an intermediate speed. The effects of feed rate and impeller design were more prominent at lower speeds. Lower feed rate resulted in the powder experiencing higher number of blade passes. The number of blade passes was also higher for the alternate blade pattern when compared to the forward pattern. The computational findings were compared with an experimental study which showed that the model captured the essential flow dynamics well. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2012
Secondary nucleation of Aβ fibrils on liposome membrane
Authors: Shimanouchi Toshinori , Kitaura Nachi , Onishi Ryo , Umakoshi Hiroshi , Kuboi Ryoichi 
Published: February 2012

AbstractThe amyloid fibrils of amyloid β protein (Aβ) from Alzheimer's disease are likely to show the cytotoxicity, depending on their morphology. The relationship between the nucleation kinetics of the Aβ fibrils and their morphology has been investigated. From the perspective of a crystallization technique assuming primary/secondary nucleation steps and an elongation step, the secondary nucleation rate B [# m−3 s−1], was experimentally and coarsely determined by using total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy combined with thioflavin T. In an aqueous solution, linear and rigid fibrils were formed with a relatively smaller B value ((2.83 ± 0.55) × 105 # m−3 s−1), whereas spherulitic amyloid assemblies were formed in the presence of negatively charged liposome including oxidized lipids, with a larger B value ((7.65 ± 0.47) × 105 # m−3 s−1). Those findings should lead to a better understanding of the mechanism for the formation of fibrils and senile plaques in Alzheimer's disease. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2012
Lack of association of the 5‐HT3A receptor with schizophrenia
Authors: Nothdurfter Caroline , Giegling Ina , Konte Bettina , Hartmann Annette M. , Konnerth Heike , Friedl Marion , Rammes Gerhard , Rupprecht Rainer , Rujescu Dan 
Published: February 2012

AbstractThe serotonin type 3 (5‐HT3) receptor (R) belongs to the family of ligand‐gated ion channels. It is supposed to play an important role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia and might also represent an interesting target for the pharmacological treatment of this disorder. In this study, we searched for variations within the 5‐HT3A receptor gene which might be specifically associated to schizophrenia. Twenty‐nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of 943 schizophrenic patients compared to 2,343 healthy individuals were analyzed. SNPs were selected taking into account previous results on a 5‐HT3A receptor domain involved in neuroleptic binding. Dominant logistic and linear regression models were calculated for the phenotypes number of hospitalizations, duration of hospitalization, age at onset and case–control. The data did not show significant associations of any SNP under investigation specific for schizophrenic patients. In conclusion, our study does not support the hypothesis that the 5‐HT3A receptor plays a major role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Gait selection and the ontogeny of quadrupedal walking in squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis)
Authors: Young Jesse W. 
Published: February 2012

AbstractLocomotor researchers have long known that adult primates employ a unique footfall sequence during walking. Most mammals use lateral sequence (LS) gaits, in which hind foot touchdowns are followed by ipsilateral forefoot touchdowns. In contrast, most quadrupedal primates use diagonal sequence (DS) gaits, in which hind foot touchdowns are followed by contralateral forefoot touchdowns. However, gait selection in immature primates is more variable, with infants and juveniles frequently using LS gaits either exclusively or in addition to DS gaits. I explored the developmental bases for this phenomenon by examining the ontogeny of gait selection in juvenile squirrel monkeys walking on flat and simulated arboreal substrates (i.e., a raised pole). Although DS gaits predominated throughout development, the juvenile squirrel monkeys nonetheless utilized LS gaits in one‐third of the ground strides and in one‐sixth of pole strides. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that gait selection within the juvenile squirrel monkey sample was not significantly associated with either age or body mass per se, arguing against the oft‐cited argument that general neuromuscular maturation is responsible for ontogenetic changes in preferred footfall sequence. Rather, lower level biomechanical variables, specifically the position of the whole‐body center of mass and the potential for interference between ipsilateral fore and hindlimbs, best explained variation in footfall patterns. Overall, results demonstrate the promise of developmental studies of growth and locomotor development to serve as “natural laboratories” in which to explore how variability in morphology is, or is not, associated with variability in locomotor behavior. Am J Phys Anthropol 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Benzotriazole‐Bridged Sensitizers Containing a Furan Moiety for Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells with High Open‐Circuit Voltage Performance
Authors: Mao Jiangyi , Guo Fuling , Ying Weijiang , Wu Wenjun , Li Jing , Hua Jianli 
Published: February 2012

AbstractTwo new benzotriazole‐bridged sensitizers are designed and synthesized (BTA‐I and BTA‐II) containing a furan moiety for dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Two corresponding dyes (BTA‐III and BTA‐IV) with a thiophene spacer were also synthesized for comparison. All of these dyes performed as sensitizers for DSSCs, and the photovoltaic performance data of these benzotriazole‐bridged dyes showed a high open‐circuit voltage (Voc: 804–834 mV). Among the four dyes, DSSCs based on BTA‐II, with a furan moiety and branched alkyl chain, showed the highest Voc (834 mV), a photocurrent density (Jsc) of 12.64 mA cm−2, and a fill factor (FF) of 0.64, corresponding to an overall conversion efficiency (η) of 6.72 %. Most importantly, long‐term stability of the BTA‐I, BTA‐II, BTA‐III, BTA‐IV‐based DSSCs with ionic‐liquid electrolytes under 1000 h light‐soaking was demonstrated, and BTA‐II exhibited better photovoltaic performance of up to 5.06 % power conversion efficiency.
A modular approach to the design of protein‐based smart gels
Authors: Grove Tijana Z. , Forster Jason , Pimienta Genaro , Dufresne Eric , Regan Lynne 
Published: February 2012

AbstractThe modular nature of repeat proteins makes them a versatile platform for the design of smart materials with predetermined properties. Here, we present a general strategy for combining protein modules with specified stability and function into arrays for the assembly of stimuli‐responsive gels. We have designed tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) arrays which contain peptide‐binding modules that specify the strength and reversibility of network crosslinking in combination with spacer modules that specify crosslinking geometry and overall stability of the array. By combining such arrays with multivalent peptide ligands, self‐supporting stimuli‐responsive gels are formed. Using microrheology, we characterized the kinetics of gelation as a function of concentration and stoichiometry of the components. We also show that such gels are effective in encapsulating and releasing small molecules. Moreover, TPR gels alone are fully compatible with cell growth, whereas gels loaded with an anticancer compound release the compound, resulting in cell death. Thus, we have demonstrated that this new class of tunable biomaterials is ripe for further development as tissue engineering and drug delivery platform. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers 97:508–519, 2012.
Drigalski‐Spatel zum Selbermachen
Authors: Schrödel Andrea 
Published: February 2012

AbstractAus zuvor isolierten Bakterienkolonien können Kulturen auf Agarplatten angelegt werden, indem man eine Bakteriensuspension gleichmäßig auf der Platte verteilt. Besteht die verwendete Bakteriensuspension ausschließlich aus Abkömmlingen einer zuvor isolierten Ursprungszelle, spricht man von einer Reinkultur. Das homogene Wachstum einer Reinkultur auf einer Agarplatte ist unter anderem Voraussetzung für Empfindlichkeitsprüfungen (Antibiotikaresistenztests). Zum Ausstrich der Suspension wird üblicherweise ein nach seinem Erfinder benannter Spatel – der Drigalski‐Spatel – verwendet. Was aber, wenn schnell ein Bakterienausstrich angefertigt werden soll, aber kein Drigalski‐Spatel im Labor auffindbar ist?