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Enhancing Contact Tracing for Serratia marcescens Biofilm on High-Usage Body Towels in Rivers State Bathrooms
Authors: Ikpa Amadi , KH Ogbonda 
Published: August 2023

The placement of body towels before and after use in bathrooms where Serratia marcescens proliferates calls for concern, as Serratia marcescens, an airborne opportunistic pathogen has been reported keratinolytic. Serratia marcescens, a bacterium commonly noticed with a pink or red slimy appearance in toilet sinks, bowls, and tiles presents an aesthetically, unappealing and disgusting appearance in the toilet surroundings. The study aimed to trace the presence of Serratia marcescens on frequently used body towels hung in the bathroom doors. Swabs from forty (40) differently used towels were collected from twenty (20) volunteered homes and analyzed using standard microbiological procedures. Microbiological procedures involved inoculating the swab sample on a prepared peptone broth and plating on MacConkey agar media, followed by identification and streak of the recovered isolate onto Congo red agar media for biofilm formation. Results showed the recovery of Serratia marcescens isolates. The three homes showed a Serratia marcescens count of 3 X 10, 1 X 102, and 7 X 10 CFU per swab for house units C, I, and P respectively. Serratia marcescens could form a biofilm, a basic feature that allowed it to strive on a body towel. The results derived strongly identified the presence of Serratia marcescens biofilm on body towels hung in the bathrooms. This could have health implications for towel users due to the bacteria's keratolytic properties. Hence, the need for constant surveillance to support effective measures of hygiene, aimed at preventing the spread of Serratia marcescens is recommended.
Staff-Student Exchange between MMIHS and Bournemouth University (UK)
Authors: Marahatta S. , Regmi P. , Knight A. , Kuncova J. , Asbridge E. , Khanal D.P. , Van Teijlingen E. 
Published: August 2023

The world is rapidly becoming a smaller place with globalisation occurring everywhere. The process of internationalising higher education institutions through partnerships like ours, brings benefits to both MMIHS and BU and to both staff and students. For the latter, it offers new ideas, alternative ways of thinking, insights in the other people’s value systems and cultures, etc. It equips students and staff with knowledge, skills and dispositions to work in culturally diverse and international contexts, providing them with a wider diversity of knowledge and greater understanding of global issues and challenges. In short, the partnership offers many opportunities to gain new experiences, explore new sources and perspectives, and improve their cross-cultural capabilities and, ultimately, their employability
Health Related Quality of Life of Hypertensive Patients attending a Tertiary Level Hospital in Kathmandu
Authors: Chhetri R. , Bista B. , Pandeya P. , Khanal S.P. , Neupane A. 
Published: August 2023

Background: Hypertension among cardiovascular disease is one of the major components of non-communicable disease emerging as a global public health problem leading the risk for disability and death globally impairing health related quality of life (HRQoL). The objective of study was to find out the health related quality of life of hypertensive clients attending a tertiary level hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center among 153 hypertensive clients attending outpatient department. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data. Face to face interview was done for data collection, using structured questionnaire that included socio-demographic variables, health related variables, lifestyle related variables and RAND Short Form (SF)-36 questionnaire. Data analysis was done by using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
Results: More than half of respondents (61.4%) had good level of health related quality of life in physical component score while 86.3% had good level of health related quality of life in mental component score. The level of HRQoL was significantly associated with health related variables such as comorbidities, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and lifestyle related variables such as sleeping pattern, type of exercise in physical component and sleeping pattern in the mental component.
Conclusion: The level of HRQoL of hypertensive clients is found to be good. Hypertensive clients could improve HRQoL through prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Fenomena Meme dan Ruang Publik Dalam Media Sosial
Authors: Wahyudi R Firdaus 
Published: August 2023

Social media is communication space allowing person to discus about an issue, especially public issues interactively. One of the unique social media messages is Meme. Meme is a term in explaining a phenomenon of communication messages by modified images, text and so on to convey the messages, views, opinions to the ideology of the creator. Memes spread and become viral through redistribution by other. This article aims to explain memes and its spreading (mimetic communication) in the social media. The main source of this research is a book entitled “communicating with memes: consequences in post truth civilization” written by Grant Kien. From analysis of this book, then it is used to describes the phenomena of Memes in the virtual public sphere. The results of analysis show that memes are a manifestation of the the social media development. Social media allows each individual have freedom to design and create the content of social media especially memes. Memes is a messages that created by individuals intentionally, then it is distributed in social media with various characters and functions. In the virtual public space, memes is used to convey messages regarding the Creator’s and disseminator’s view, stance and opinion about social issues. However, memes sometimes tend to break the standard of ethic, might get offensive for some people, and shallow. Keywords :Memes, Social Media And Virtual Public Speher
Financial literacy and quality of life amongst cancer patients in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dissanayake D.M.R. 
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The quality of life has been widely examined by social science researchers with reference to different lifestyle-related issues of people across the world. It has made an eye-opening contribution by many authors educating the importance of quality of life for patients suffering from different diseases including cancers as one of the critical scopes. Alongside this, this study aimed to examine how financial literacy and social support could impact the quality of life of cancer patients in Sri Lanka with a rationale for its social and community impacts.
Design/methodology/approach: The variable of financial distress was considered the main independent variable within the scope of financial literacy to examine its influence on the quality of life of cancer patients. Additionally, this study investigated how social support influences the quality of life of cancer patients supported by empirical evidence. It followed a quantitative research method in line with the required inclusions for an acceptable methodology. Respondents were selected for the survey with a questionnaire followed by a convenient sampling method. The final analysis was limited to 187 respondents due to the incompletion of the questionnaires filled in by the sample units. The hypotheses were tested by using the CB-SEM model supported by Amos-23 software and the descriptive analysis was executed by using the SPSS-21 package.
Findings: The main findings of the study were discussed in the article in line with the two hypotheses tested. In brief, results proved that financial distress (FD) has a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. Additionally, it has tested the hypotheses related to how social support (SS) impacts on quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. The results verified that social support experienced by cancer patients significantly influences the quality of life of cancer patients.
Originality: The cancer patients in Sri Lanka should be supported by a holistic approach besides the treatments. Alongside this, this paper contributes new knowledge of examining how the quality of life of cancer patients has been influenced by financial distress and social support in line with the empirical and practice gaps noticed. In addition, this study contributes to the main scopes mentioned by sustainable development goals (SDG) with reference to the local context as it provides new knowledge for social and community-related issues.
Implications: The findings of the study could be used by the health sector authorities and social welfare service organizations to come up with policies and programs to make life better for cancer patients in terms of financial and social aspects.
Keywords: Quality of Life, Financial Literacy, Financial Distress, Social Support, Sri Lanka
Sustainable consumer behaviour in clothes disposal in the Sri Lankan context
Authors: Prathibhani H.K. K. , Lakshika V.G.P. 
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Interest in sustainability has developed in recent decades and individuals are being encouraged to shift toward consumption that is more socially and environmentally sustainable. Sustainable consumption encompasses the acquisition, use, and disposal of goods as a subset of general consumption. The phrase "disposal" in the context of apparel consumption refers to whether a garment is merely discarded, resold, reused, or recycled. This study investigates how consumers can be persuaded to adopt sustainable practices when disposing of clothes.
Design/methodology/approach: The study has been conducted by using 366 respondents in Sri Lanka as a quantitative study. This study used the Fogg Behavior Model to investigate what would stimulate consumers to include sustainability criteria. There are three independent variables of the study namely; motivation- sensation anticipation, motivation-social evaluation, and ability which have tested the influence on the dependent variable sustainable clothing disposing behavior while investigating the moderation effect from the trigger.
Findings: The results of the study indicated that variables motivation- sensation anticipation, motivation- social evaluation, and ability have a significant positive impact on sustainable clothing disposing behaviour. Furthermore, the trigger has no moderation impact on the relationship between motivation- sensation anticipation, motivation- social evaluation, ability and sustainable clothing disposing behaviour.
Originality: Even though clothing disposal has become a significant area for marketing research, especially in post-consumption behaviour, no research has been found on how consumers sustainably dispose of clothing in the Sri Lankan context.
Implications: This research provides recommendations, suggestions, and insights for marketers and fashion retailers to design their strategies when introducing a novel approach like sustainable clothing disposal.
Keywords: Clothing Disposal, Fashion, Post Consumption, Sustainable Consumption
Understanding How Materials Corrode in Nuclear Reactors
Authors: Sridharan Kumar 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The corrosion of structural materials and control of coolant chemistry are key factors that impact the lifetime of nuclear reactors and the development of future reactors. This article reviews corrosion issues in four reactor concepts that use vastly different coolant types: light water reactors, lead fast reactors, high temperature gas-cooled reactors, and fluoride salt-cooled high temperature reactors.
Plasma Transferred Wire Arc Process Fortifies Aluminum Engine Blocks
Authors: Villafuerte Julio 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
One of the most recent success stories for thermal spray in the automotive industry involves the development of plasma transferred wire arc (PTWA) for aluminum engine blocks. Driven by the demand to increase fuel efficiency, automakers are placing emphasis on decreasing overall vehicle weight as well as improving engine efficiency by reducing internal friction losses. The surface structure of the composite coating created by the PTWA process promotes favorable lubrication, low friction, wear resistance, improved heat transfer, and decreased bore distortion in engine block cylinders.
Femtosecond Laser Processing Overcomes Barriers for Use in Medical Device Manufacturing
Authors: Hypsh Steven 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Ultra-short femtosecond laser technology offers sub-400 fs pulses, high beam quality, and peak power that enables a high quality, cold ablation cutting process rather than a melt ejection process. Resulting cuts require minimal post processing and the small beam size allows machining of very fine details. The edge quality possible with a femtosecond laser for both metals and plastics makes it useful for machining heart, brain, and eye stents (both nitinol and cobalt-chrome), catheters, heart valves, and polymer tubing.
Consideraciones en el manejo de la perforación post CPRE: una exploración a través de la evidencia científica
Authors: Zúñiga Calderón Esteban Alberto 
Published: August 2023

La colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) ha adquirido un papel fundamental como herramienta terapéutica en el abordaje de las patologías biliares y pancreáticas. En la actualidad, se ha establecido como un procedimiento rutinario en numerosos centros hospitalarios. A pesar de que las complicaciones, tales como la pancreatitis, hemorragia y perforación, son de escasa frecuencia en estos pacientes, la omisión de un tratamiento precoz puede acarrear consecuencias graves. Por esta razón, es imperativo comprender a fondo su manejo.
Las perforaciones, cuyas causas son diversas, encuentran en la esfinterectomía su relación más frecuente. La mortalidad puede incrementarse en caso de demoras tanto en el diagnóstico como en el tratamiento. Es crucial considerar el mecanismo, sitio y extensión de la lesión, así como los hallazgos clínicos e imagenológicos, al decidir entre un enfoque quirúrgico o no quirúrgico. No existen protocolos definidos para el manejo de estas perforaciones y los estudios realizados no poseen la suficiente robustez como para generar datos estadísticos de peso. En vista de esta carencia, hemos llevado a cabo una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica, con el objetivo de presentar la evidencia más reciente en relación con el manejo quirúrgico.
State support of entrepreneurial activity in modern conditions
Authors: Vynogradnya Vita , Burdonos Lyudmila 
Published: August 2023

The article examines the peculiarities of state of war has the greatest impact on the ability of enterprises to develop and, in general, to remain competitive and profitable.The importance of state support has been proven by many factors, as entrepreneurs have received new challenges facing a large number of problems, in particular: the lack of a sufficient number of solvent customers in the domestic market, the unpredictability of the development of the situation in Ukraine; lack of sufficient capital; unavailability of credit funds; disruption of supply chains; inefficient, long and expensive logistics; personnel problems and others. At the same time, the impossibility of long-term planning by entrepreneurs is negative. The purpose of the article. Study of directions and instruments of state support for business entities, and their influence on the adoption of anti-crisis measures in the activities of entrepreneurs in modern conditions. The methods used in the research process: the work uses the method of analysis, generalization, and deduction. Results of the work: The main tasks and directions of state support of business entities in modern conditions have been established. The main problems of their development during the period of martial law are analyzed.
Features of business ecosystem formation in modern conditions
Authors: Kviatko Tetiana 
Published: August 2023

The subject of research is the theoretical and methodological foundations of business ecosystems of companies. The purpose of the article is a study of features of process of forming and development of ecosystems, and also parameters that influence on her development status in a medium-term and long-term period. The methodological basis of the article is the theoretical provisions of the innovation economy, a set of general scientific and special research methods, namely: induction and deduction, system-structural analysis and synthesis, analogy and modeling, economic and statistical method, abstract and logical method and monographic method. Results of the article. It is established that in today's rapidly changing market conditions, the formation of ecosystems by companies is a progressive direction of economic development. However, these business models should be fully connected with business, or rather, small and medium-sized businesses should form the fundamental basis of the ecosystem, the main resource of which should be human capital and information. The concentration of these components will allow a business entity to develop new and modernize existing products, thereby better meeting consumer needs and, as a result, introducing the next stages of innovative development of humanity. Field of application of results. The results can be used in the activities of agricultural, processing, and trading enterprises, as well as in the research and educational process of agricultural universities. Conclusions. The development of IT technologies is provoking changes in the nature of competition: in the near future, it will not be individual market participants who will compete in the market, but new business models, such as ecosystems, which are able to fully meet the needs and expectations of consumers. Given the current trends in the international business environment, it is easy to predict that in the future, individual economic actors will not be able to maintain a leading position in any market segment and that they will be replaced by business models that are able to focus their efforts not only on the production of competitive products. Given recent events, the level of corruption, the share of the shadow economy, and the dynamics of macro-financial indicators, it is safe to assume that the country will continue to experience a decline in economic activity. In such circumstances, it is appropriate to look for new approaches to stimulate business.
Total Asset Turnover, Current Ratio, Pertumbuhan Laba dan Ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Return Saham pada Perusahaan Otomotif
Authors: Jauhary William , Ongario Andoro , Alvin Alvin 
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of total asset turnover, current ratio, company profit growth and company size on stock returns on automotive listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2017 - 2020. This research method is quantitative. The sampling method is purposive sampling, a sample of 5 automotive companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017 - 2020 period multiplied by the 4 year period in the study. The data analysis method used in this study is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed, a) the variable total asset turnover on stock returns has a value of tcount> ttable, namely 2.704 > 1.724 and a significant 0.005 <0.05; b) the current ratio variable to stock returns has a tcount > ttable, namely 1.928 > 1.724 and a significant 0.034 <0.05; c) the variable earnings growth on stock returns has a tcount > ttable, namely 2.898 > 1.724 and a significant 0.023 <0.05; d) the company size variable on stock returns has a value of tcount > ttable, namely 1.854 > 1.724 and a significant 0.028 <0.05. In conclusion, partially total asset turnover, current ratio, profit growth and company size have a significant effect on stock returns on automotive listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 period. As well a simultaneously total asset turnover, current ratio, profit growth and company size have a significant effect on stock returns in automotive companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 period.
Keywords: Current Ratio, Profit Growth, Stock Return, Total Asset Turnover, Company Size
Komunikasi Pemasaran Politik terhadap Keputusan Memilih Calon Legilastif DPRD Kota Tangerang Selatan pada Pemilu Legislatif 2019
Authors: Elmitiara Ira , Anom Erman 
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of political marketing communications on the decision to elect candidates in the Legislative Elections in South Tangerang City. This type of research is quantitative. The data source for this research is primary data derived from the sample, namely voters in the 2019 Legislative Elections in South Tangerang City. Data collection was carried out using random sampling by spreading to 100 respondents. This study uses the Multiple Linear Regression analysis method. The results showed that the results of multiple linear regression analysis obtained the coefficients of each variable from advertising (0.164), personal selling (0.966), public relations (0.215), sales promotion (0.413) and direct marketing (0.652). In conclusion, advertising, personal selling, public relations, sales promotion, and direct marketing have a significant effect on the decision to choose a candidate. Simultaneously, political marketing communications (promotion mix) has a significant effect on the decision to elect candidates.
Keywords: Choice Decision, Political Marketing Communication (Advertising, Personal Selling, Public Relations, Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing)
Kepercayaan Pelanggan, Kemudahan dalam Bertransaksi dan Harga Produk terhadap Keputusan Berbelanja Online
Authors: Luhur Alvin , Sibarani Hendra Jonathan , Jefri Jefri , Salim Jhansen 
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of customer trust, ease of transaction, and product prices on online shopping decisions on the Tokopedia application. This research method is descriptive quantitative. The research instrument used a questionnaire which was distributed online to 100 respondents in Medan-Kota District. Data analysis techniques to test the hypothesis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on a variant called Partial Least Square (PLS) and the SmartPLS application version 3.0 as a tool to analyze it. The results showed, a) the variable customer trust in online shopping decisions has a t statistic value of 4,529 > t table of 1,985 and obtains a P-value of 0.000 <0.10; b) the variable of ease of transaction on online shopping decisions has a statistical t value of 1,805 < t table of 1,985 and obtains a P-value of 0.072 < 0.10; c) the product price variable on online shopping decisions has a statistical t value of 4,670 > t table of 1,985 and obtains a P-value of 0.000 <0.10. In conclusion, customer trust and product prices have a positive and significant effect on online shopping decisions on the Tokopedia Application. However, the convenience of transactions does not affect online shopping decisions on the Tokopedia application.
Keywords: Product Prices, Ease of Transactions, Customer Trust, Online Shopping Decisions