bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Electronic Health Literacy and Demand for Digital Health Technology among the Elderly in Rajasthan
Authors: Kumar Ashok , Tandon Praveena , Meratwal Gaurav 
Published: August 2023

Background:
Older people may not be able to use information and communication technologies to get health care due to an age-related digital divide. This study aimed to evaluate the use of the Internet, eHealth literacy levels, and the demand for digital health technologies among the elderly.

Materials and Methods:
This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2022 to December 2022 in a tertiary care hospital in Ajmer. Three hundred and six elderly people aged 60 years or older and who visited the hospital were included in the study. Data were collected using a pretested, semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Literacy in eHealth was evaluated using the electronic Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS). Multiple logistic and multiple linear regressions were used to predict the factors associated with smart device usage and eHealth literacy.

Results:
The mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of the participants was 69.47 (6.28) years. Approximately one-fifth (n = 61) of the elderly had used a smart device. All participants with smart devices (n = 61, 19.9%) were Web 2.0 users. The mean eHEALS score (SD) was 14.08 (8.81), and the median was 11 (interquartile range = 10). It ranged from 8 to 40. eHealth literacy was significantly associated with residence (B = 0.06, P < 0.01), education (B = 0.53, P < 0.01), income (B = 0.14, P < 0.01), and smartphone ownership (B = −0.41, P < 0.01).

Conclusion:
In India, Internet use and eHealth literacy are low among the elderly. The National Digital Health Mission is aimed at increasing access to health information through digital technology, but it is also important that older people have the ability to understand and evaluate the resources they find. Future research should focus on improving the use of the Internet by the elderly and the literacy of electronic health care and create interventions based on these areas.
Comparison of awareness, attitudes and knowledge on human papilloma virus vaccination in Singapore: 2019 versus 2013
Authors: Kwek Michelle E-Jyn , Ang Joella Xiaohong , Mathur Manisha , Kho Lily Chye Lee 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
This study aimed to assess the changes in the awareness, attitudes and knowledge regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among the local population. The secondary aims were to identify barriers and to evaluate the effectiveness of national HPV vaccination campaigns over a six-year period in Singapore.

Methods:
We conducted and compared two cross-sectional surveys in 2013 and 2019 among female participants attending a general gynaecology clinic.

Results:
A total of 597 participants completed the survey in 2013 and 2019. The participants were comparable in their race, marital status, educational level, occupation and monthly household income. Knowledge scores for cervical cancer and HPV infection showed significant improvement from 2013 to 2019. There was no significant difference in knowledge scores for HPV vaccination, which resulted in similar uptake of the HPV vaccine. Age, educational level and knowledge of HPV vaccine were significant predictors of acceptance of the HPV vaccine. The top two reasons for declining the HPV vaccine were the lack of knowledge and cost, as noted in the 2019 survey.

Conclusion:
The Singapore government’s efforts to improve cervical cancer awareness through national campaigns and policy changes have led to an improvement in knowledge of HPV infection. However, this has not translated into improvements in the vaccine acceptance rates. The decision for vaccine uptake is complex, and there are multiple factors to be addressed to ensure cost-effective implementation of the strategies. Our study highlights the need for effective dissemination of vaccine information, additional subsidies and consideration of a mandatory school-based vaccination programme.
Awareness and attitudes of elderly Southeast Asian adults towards telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
Authors: Man Ryan Eyn Kidd , Ho Aricia Xin Yi , Lee Ester Pei Xuan , Fenwick Eva Katie Diana , Aravindhan Amudha , Ho Kam Chun , Tan Gavin Siew Wei , Ting Daniel Shu Wei , Wong Tien Yin , Yeo Khung Keong , Goh Su-Yen , Gupta Preeti , Lamoureux Ecosse Luc 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
We aimed to understand the awareness and attitudes of elderly Southeast Asians towards telehealth services during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in this study.

Methods:
In this qualitative study, 78 individuals from Singapore (51.3% female, mean age 73.0 ± 7.6 years) were interviewed via telephone between 13 May 2020 and 9 June 2020 during Singapore’s first COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’. Participants were asked to describe their understanding of telehealth, their experience of and willingness to utilise these services, and the barriers and facilitators underlying their decision. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, guided by the United Theory of Acceptance Use of Technology framework.

Results:
Of the 78 participants, 24 (30.8%) were able to describe the range of telehealth services available and 15 (19.2%) had previously utilised these services. Conversely, 14 (17.9%) participants thought that telehealth comprised solely home medication delivery and 50 (51.3%) participants did not know about telehealth. Despite the advantages offered by telehealth services, participants preferred in-person consultations due to a perceived lack of human interaction and accuracy of diagnoses, poor digital literacy and a lack of access to telehealth-capable devices.

Conclusion:
Our results showed poor overall awareness of the range of telehealth services available among elderly Asian individuals, with many harbouring erroneous views regarding their use. These data suggest that public health education campaigns are needed to improve awareness of and correct negative perceptions towards telehealth services in elderly Asians.
Indicators of immunological response to non-drug therapy of chronic adenoiditis
Authors: Solodovnic Anna V. , Vyalova Tamara A. , Gabova Ekaterina V. , Pozdnyakov Pavel A. , Bushueva Daria S. 
Published: August 2023

The aim of our work was to study individual indices of immune response in children with chronic adenoiditis and evaluate their dynamics following low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation combined with photochromotherapy included into the treatment regimen. The study involved 104 patients 3 to 15 years old, divided into three groups: the 1st control group (n = 34) received standard treatment for 7 days; 2nd group (n = 37) received a supplementary low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation irrigation of pharyngeal tonsil combined with photochromotherapy on lymphoid tissue of the pharyngeal tonsil for 7 days; the 3rd group (n = 33) received only low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation irrigation treatment. Comparative estimation of clinical and immunological indicators (sIgA, IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF) was performed prior to the therapy (day 0) and on the 7th day from the start of treatment. Before therapy, a decrease in the content of sIgA, IgA was revealed in all groups. In the second group, there was a statistically significant increase in the level of IgA after treatment, which suggests activation of local immunity factors. The dynamics of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL- 10) also indicates effectiveness of the drug treatment by reducing manifestations of the tissue immunological reactivity in pharyngeal tonsil. An increased number of anti-inflammatory IL-8 and IL- 10 cytokines could be considered a compensatory response to decreased level of proi-inflammatory cytokines.
As a result, the inclusion of low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation in combination with photochromotherapy into the complex treatment for chronic adenoiditis thus stabilizing the course of immune response.
PENGARUH PENDEKATAN VALUE CLARIFICATION TECHNIQUE TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATA PELAJARAN AKIDAH AKHLAK
Authors: Lestari Fina Aulika , Syaifurrahman Amir , Sagala Hairun Hasanah 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis article aims to analyze the appropriate learning methods to be applied in delivering moral creed subject matter. In the moral creed lesson, the material is easy to convey, but the challenge is that students are required to be able to practice the values contained in the lesson in everyday life. This is very important related to the current phenomenon, namely the lack of morals and the many deviations that are mostly carried out by teenagers. In addition, the lack of understanding of students in the meaning of the values contained in the material of learning moral creeds causes low final grades of students. From the results of the analysis in his article, one of the methods stated is appropriate with the above problems is the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) which provides an understanding of values. Because, based on the results of the hypothesis test with the T test with the Paired Sample T Test, a sig. 2-tailed 0.00 < 0.05 then Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, namely there is an influence of Value Clarification Technique (VCT) on the learning outcomes of moral creeds. This research is a Quasi-Experimental study, with samples used 2 classes of experiments and controls. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Data collection with questionnaires and documentation. AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis metode pembelajaran yang tepat untuk diterapkan dalam menyampaikan materi pelajaran akidah akhlak. Dalam pelajaran akidah akhlak materinya mudah disampaikan namun tantangannya peserta didik dituntut bisa mengamalkan nilai-nilai yang terkandung di dalam pelajaran tersebut dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Hal ini yang sangat penting terkait dengan fenomena saat ini, yaitu minimnya moral dan banyaknya penyimpangan yang kebanyakan dilakukan oleh para remaja. Selain itu, kurangnya pemahaman peserta didik dalam pemaknaan nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam materi pelajran akidah akhlak menyebabkan rendahnya nilai akhir peserta didik. Dari hasil analisis dalam artikelnya, metode yang dinyatakan tepat dengan permasalahan di atas salah satunya adalah Value Clarification Technique (VCT) yang memberikan pemahaman terhadap nilai-nilai. Sebab, berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis dengan uji T dengan Paired Sample T Test didapatkan sig. 2-tailed 0,00 < 0,05 maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yaitu terdapat pengaruh Value Clarification Technique (VCT) terhadap hasil belajar akidah akhlak. Penelitian ini merupakan penlitian Quasi Eksperimen, dengan sampel yang digunakan 2 kelas eskperimen dan kontrol. Adapun teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dengan angket dan dokumentasi.
The Influence of Competence, Motivation and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance at Lubuklinggau North II Sub District Office
Authors: Azuwan Azuwan , Nuraini Betti , Suwarno Suwarno 
Published: August 2023

The title of this research was The Influence of Competency, Motivation and Work Satisfaction on Employee Performance using the quantitative research conducted at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau. The purpose of this research was to determine the influence of competency, motivation and work satisfaction on employee performance at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau both simultaneously and partially. The sample in this research as many as 70 employees at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau. Data analysis technique used in this research was multiple linear regression test, coefficient of determination test, F test and t test. The results obtained are 1). The partial test (t test) performed proves competency has a significant effect on employee performance where t count 5,211 > t table 1,994 and also sig 0,002 < 0,05. 2). Motivation significantly influence the performance where t count 2,801 > t table 1,994 and also sig is 0,003 < 0,05. 3). Work satisfaction significantly influence the employee performance where t count 4,731 > t table 1,994 and sig is 0,000. 4). Competency, Motivation and Work Satisfaction have significant influence simultaneously on employee performance at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau , where F count 14,747 > F table 2,74 and also sig of 0,000 < 0.05.
The Effect of Compensation and Motivation on Employee Performance at the Agriculture Office of Empat Lawang Regency
Authors: Wahyuni Putri , Rimbano Dheo , Sutanta Sutanta 
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of compensation and motivation on employee performance at the Four Lawang Regency Agriculture Office. The method used in this research is using questionnaire and observation. The data analysis techniques used are simple regression test, correlation coefficient, it test, multiple regression test, determination test and if test. i Testing the first hypothesis, namely the variable of compensation (X1) on employee performance (Y) shows that the calculation produces a coefficient of 16.080. With a sample size of 35, it was found that the idf i= i35 i(35-2) at the significant level is equal to 0.05, the critical value of the it table is equal to 1.692. With these results, it can be said that compensation has a significant effect on employee performance because the i tcalculate i(16.080) i> it table i(1.692). iTesting the second hypothesis, namely the variable of motivation (X2) on employee performance (Y) shows that the counter produces a coefficient of 7.956. With a sample size of 35, it was found that the idf i= i35 i(35-2) at the significant level is equal to 0.05, the critical value of the it table is equal to 1.692. With these results, it can be said that motivation has a significant effect on employee performance because the i tcalculate i(7.956) i> it table i(1.692). i And the third hypothesis test found that the ifcount value obtained is equal to 135.420 i> i iFtable i= i3.29 i and the level of significance is simultaneously isig iF i is i0.000b. i This shows that iCompensation i(X1) and iMotivation i(X2) have a significant influence on iEmployee performance i(Y) i. Based on the results of the research, it can be seen that in order to improve employee performance, there must be compensation provided by the leadership and motivation in the employee's self and so that it can have an influence on employee performance.
Influence of Work Environment, Leadership and Reward Employee Performance Research and Development Agency Musi Rawas Regency
Authors: Suwanti Yuyun , Shadeli Reno , Susanto Yohanes , Aprianto Ronal , Famalika Ade 
Published: August 2023

Research conducted at the Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency aims to see whether there is an influence on the work environment, leadership and rewards on the performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency employees. Where the data analysis in this study uses multiple regression analysis. From 42 questionnaires distributed to all employees of the Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency, the following research results were obtained: 1) the p-value for the work environment variable (X1) of 0.0001 < 0.05 shows that H1 is accepted, namely the Work Environment has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 2) the p-value for the leadership variable (X2) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H2 received, namely Leadership has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 3) the p-value for the reward variable (X3) of 0.0453 < 0.05 shows that H3 is received, namely Reward has a partial significant effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 4) and the Prob value (F-statistic) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H4 is accepted, namely the Work Environment, Leadership and Reward have a significant effect simultaneously on the Performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency Employees.
Research conducted at the Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency aims to see whether there is an influence on the work environment, leadership and rewards on the performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency employees. Where the data analysis in this study uses multiple regression analysis. From 42 questionnaires distributed to all employees of the Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency, the following research results were obtained: 1) the p-value for the work environment variable (X1) of 0.0001 < 0.05 shows that H1 is accepted, namely the Work Environment has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 2) the p-value for the leadership variable (X2) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H2 received, namely Leadership has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 3) the p-value for the reward variable (X3) of 0.0453 < 0.05 shows that H3 is received, namely Reward has a partial significant effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 4) and the Prob value (F-statistic) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H4 is accepted, namely the Work Environment, Leadership and Reward have a significant effect simultaneously on the Performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency Employees.
The Influence of Motivation, Work Discipline and Remuneration of Service in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City
Authors: Naldinata Hendri , Rusydi Gunadi , Basri Ahmad 
Published: August 2023

This research was conducted in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City. The purpose of research to determine the influence of motivation, work discipline and remuneration of service performance in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City both simultaneously and partially. The sample in this research as many as 41 employees in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City. Data analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression test, coefficient of determination test, F test and t test. The results obtained are 1). The partial test (t test) performed proves motivation has a significant effect on employee performance where tcount 4,695 > ttable 2,019 and also sig 0,001 < 0,05. 2). Work Discipline significantly influence the performance where tcount 4,806 > ttable 2,019 and also sig is 0,001 < 0,05. 3). Remuneration significantly influence the performance where tcount 5,817 > ttable 2,019 and also sig is 0,000. 4). Motivation, Work Discipline and Remuneration have significant influence simultaneously on Service in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City, where Fcount 8,203 > Ftable 2,86 and also sig of 0,000 < 0.05.
Implementation of New Design Concepts to an Axial Compressor and a Case Study with CFD
Authors: Gunaydin Taha , Özdemir Bedii 
Published: August 2023

The present study elaborates on new concepts in designing an axial-flow compressor. With the help of an innovative in-house design code, a rotor design is obtained. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to explore the level of achievement in the performance of the device with the new attributes. In that, the features including local angle of attack, chord length, camber, and thickness were radially adjusted to fulfill flow rate and pressure head requirements at a specific rotational speed, hub, and tip diameters. At the core of this methodology lies the effective use of a lookup table that interrelates airfoil shapes to their corresponding lift coefficients. The most important outcome was the machine attaining the endurance to stall. Furthermore, the rotor geometry is optimized so that the maximum efficiency coincides with the design point of the device, where a low-pitch air motion with a uniform pressure was observed downstream of the rotor, inducing improved aerodynamic conditions. This leads to the minimization of the tangential stresses, and the level of turbulence remained consistently below 15%, signifying a controlled and efficient flow environment. This research expands the understanding of compressor dynamics and offers a practical design methodology, promising increased operational stability and performance across diverse applications.

Received: 26 June 2023 | Revised: 15 August 2023 | Accepted: 21 August 2023

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Author Contribution Statement
Taha Gunaydin: Conceptualization, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Bedii Özdemir: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Exploring the Way to Harmonize Sustainable Development Assessment Methods in Article 6.2 Cooperative Approaches of the Paris Agreement
Authors: Oh Chaewoon 
Published: August 2023

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides countries with two market-based approaches to meet their mitigation targets in a cost-efficient manner. Countries engaged in Article 6 need to simultaneously pursue greenhouse gas emission reduction and sustainable development (SD). To assess mitigation activities’ contribution to SD, under a newly introduced Article 6.4 mechanism, SD assessment tools are to be developed until 2023. However, for cooperative approaches based on Article 6.2, there is a lack of a specific direction to formulate a tool or a guideline for SD assessment. Furthermore, though some scholars mentioned necessity to harmonize SD assessment methods across divergent cooperative approaches, there is a lack of analysis of the SD assessment practices under cooperative approaches. This study probes what kinds of SD assessment methods are in use in the current experimental cooperative approaches and explores ways to harmonize these methods. To this end, based on previous studies, three essential elements for the design of SD assessment methods are enumerated: i) principles and parameters, ii) assessment criteria and indicators, and iii) process. This paper applies these elements to two exemplary cases, Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism and Switzerland’s bilateral agreement, and finds they have divergent SD assessment methods along the three dimensions of SD assessment. This paper concludes with policy suggestions to formulate a general guideline for SD assessment for cooperative approaches.

Received: 13 May 2023 | Revised: 1 August 2023 | Accepted: 18 August 2023

Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that she has no conflicts of interest to this work.