bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Role of caregivers on medication adherence management in polymedicated patients with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia
Authors: Muñoz-Contreras María Cristina , Segarra Ignacio , López-Román Francisco Javier , Galera Raúl Nieto , Cerdá Begoña 
Published: October 2022

BackgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) and other dementia patients may have severe difficulties to ensure medication adherence due to their generally advanced age, polymedicated and multi-pathological situations as well as certain degree of cognitive impairment. Thus, the role of patient caregivers becomes crucial to warrantee treatment compliance.PurposeTo assess the factors associated to patients and caregivers on medication adherence of patients with AD and other types of dementia as well as the degree of caregiver satisfaction with respect to treatment.MethodsAn observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study among the caregivers of 100 patients with AD and other types of dementia of the “Cartagena and Region Association of Relatives of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and other Neurodegenerative Diseases” was conducted to assess patient and caregiver factors that influence medication adherence evaluated with the Morisky-Green-Levine test.ResultsOverall, adherence to treatment was 71%, with similar proportions between male and female patients. Greater adherence was found in married or widowed patients (49.3%), first degree (85.9%) or female (81.7%) caregivers but lower in AD patients (75.9%). Multivariate analysis showed a statistically significant positive association between non-adherence and male sex of the caregiver (OR 3.512 [95%IC 1.124–10.973]), dementia (OR 3.065 [95%IC 1.019–9.219]), type of caregiver (non-first-degree relative) (OR 0.325 [95%IC 0.054–0.672]) and civil status of the patient (OR 2.011 [95%IC 1.155–3.501]) favorable for married or widowed patients. No or week association was found with gender, age, education level, number of drugs used or polymedicated status of the patient. Caregivers considered the use (90%) and administration (91%) of the treatment easy or very easy and rarely interfered with their daily life, especially for female caregivers (p = 0.016). Finally, 71% indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment received by the patient.ConclusionsCaregivers influence therapeutic management with predictors for improved adherence including female gender and first-degree kinship, together with patient's marital status. Thus, training caregivers about the disease and the importance of medication adherence in AD patients may ensure optimal treatment.
Wideband Ring-Monopole Flexible Antenna with Stub for WLAN/C-Band/X-Band Applications
Authors: Lee Hoosung , Park Yong Bae 
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we designed a flexible antenna operating in the WLAN/C-band/X-band and analyzed the antenna bending characteristics. It is advantageous to have a wide bandwidth because the resonant frequency of the flexible antenna can be changed when it is bent. The proposed antenna was designed based on a ring monopole antenna with broadband characteristics. Slots and t-strip lines to the ring, stubs to the feed, and stepped structures to the ground plane were added to increase bandwidth. As a result of analyzing the characteristics of the proposed antenna when bent through the S-parameter, it was confirmed that the proposed antenna is suitable at the target frequency, even if it is bent. The size of the antenna is 0.256 λ × 0.32 λ × 0.0016 λ (32×40×0.2 mm3) at 2.4 GHz, and the antenna bandwidth is 15.68% (2.36 GHz~2.87 GHz) at 2.615 GHz and 111.69% (3.4 GHz~12 GHz) at 7.7 GHz.
Modified Cascaded Controller Design Constructed on Fractional Operator ‘β’ to Mitigate Frequency Fluctuations for Sustainable Operation of Power Systems
Authors: Gulzar Muhammad Majid , Murawwat Sadia , Sibtain Daud , Shahid Kamal , Javed Imran , Gui Yonghao 
Published: October 2022

The demand for energy is increasing at an abrupt pace, which has highly strained the power system, especially with high share of power generation from renewable energy sources (RES). This increasing strain needs to be effectively managed for a continuous and smooth operation of the power system network. Generation and demand exhibit a strong correlation that directly creates an impact on the power system frequency. Fluctuations and disruptions in load frequency can manifest themselves as over-voltages and physical damages in the power grid and, in the worst case, can lead to blackouts. Thus, this paper proposed an effective solution to mitigate the load frequency problem(s), which is initiated by the changing load demand under high penetration of RES. This paper presented an improved cascaded structure, the proportional integral with a fractional operator coupled with proportional derivative PI−FOP+PD. The proposed FOP+PD modifies the (1+PD) controller by introducing fractional properties that improve its tracking efficiency and mitigate frequency fluctuations taking minimal time. The introduction of FOP β diversifies its tracking and overall controlling ability, which translates it as a significant controller. The controller optimal parameters are extracted by deploying a dragonfly search algorithm (DSA). The study of the results illustrates that the proposed design displays efficient performance under any disturbance or uncertainty in the power system.
Effect of Exogenous Calcium on the Heat Tolerance in Rosa hybrida ‘Carolla’
Authors: Wang Han , Shen Yuxiao , Wang Kaixuan , He Songlin , Kim Wan-Soon , Shang Wenqian , Wang Zheng , Shi Liyun 
Published: October 2022

This study was designed to investigate the effects of exogenous calcium on the tolerance of Rosa hybrida ‘Carolla’ to high-temperature and the physiological mechanisms underlying this response. Leaves of ‘Carolla’ grown under stress were treated by spraying four different concentrations of calcium chloride (CaCl2; 50, 100, 150, or 200 μM). The photosynthetic responses, antioxidant enzyme activities, and osmotic substance contents were measured under high-temperature stress at the flowering stage. Temperature-stressed ‘Carolla’ with CaCl2 treatment showed significantly increased chlorophyll (Chl) content, net photosynthetic rate (An), transpiration rate (E), stomatal conductance (gs), water use efficiency (WUE), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activities together with proline (Pro), soluble sugar (SS), and soluble protein (SP) concentrations, while malonaldehyde (MDA) content and relative electrical conductivity (REC) were significantly reduced. The damages caused by high-temperature stress were alleviated by applying CaCl2. Among the CaCl2 treatments, 100 μM CaCl2 best minimized the damage caused by high-temperature to ‘Carolla’. This study showed that exogenous calcium could improve the tolerance of Rosa hybrida ‘Carolla’ to high-temperature stress by regulating photosynthesis, the antioxidant system, and osmotic substances.
KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI NELAYAN SUKU BAJOE DI DESA WAIWURING KECAMATAN WITIHAMA KABUPATEN FLORES TIMUR
Authors: K. L. Saburi Patrisia Yuliana , Rahmawati Arfita , Sunimbar Sunimbar 
Published: October 2022

This research aims to (1) Know the socio-economic conditions of Bajoe fishermen in Waiwuring Village (2) Know the empowerment program of fishermen in obtaining business capital to improve the welfare of Bajoe fishermen in Waiwuring Village (3) Know the spatial patterns of bajoe fishing communities in Waiwuring Village. This type of research is descriptive research, which is a type of research that has the aim to explain specifically a symptom, event, that occurs at the present moment or actual problems by using data in the form of quantitative data and qualitative data. The population in the study was as many as 100 heads of families. The sample size in this study was 50 heads of families. The data source consists of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are: questionnaires, interviews, observations and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The analsisis technique of spatial patterns uses interpolation techniques. Research results: (1) socio-economic conditions of the Bajoe fishing community when viewed from net income, health, education and housing are still classified in poor or less decent communities (not yet prosperous),, (2) bajoe fishing communities still rely on their own financial capital., (3) the spatial pattern of the fishing community of the Bajoe Tribe forms a grouping pattern.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS APLIKASI SPARKOL VIDEOSCRIBE PADA MATA PELAJARAN GEOGRAFI KELAS XI DI SMA NEGERI 5 KUPANG
Authors: Wadu Mariana Rodjo , Samin Mikael , Pamungkas Bella Theo Tomi 
Published: October 2022

This study aims to (1) determine the development of learning media based on the Sparkol Videoscribe application in the geography subject of class XI at SMA Negeri 5 Kupang, (2) determine the feasibility of the learning media developed, and (3) determine the responses of teachers and students to the use of media. learning. The type of research used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The research subjects were 50 students in class XI, and 1 teacher for geography in class XI. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and interviews. The results of the study were in the form of learning media based on the Sparkol VideoScribe application. The developed media met the criteria for media quality with the results of the validation of media experts in the very appropriate category, 87% and 79% by material experts in the appropriate category. Meanwhile, the teacher's response to the learning media trial was 85%, the response of 10 students to the small scale trial was 83% and the response of 40 students to the large scale trial was 84%, all of which were categorized as very feasible. So, it can be concluded that the learning media developed based on the Sparkol VideoScribe application in class XI geography subjects at SMA Negeri 5 Kupang is suitable for use in the learning process and it is recommended that teachers use Sparkol VideoScribe in designing learning media as an alternative to improve the quality of learning.
The role of estimation of plasma von Willebrand factor concentration in stroke risk stratiﬁcation in patients with atrial ﬁbrillation
Authors: Rubanenko A. O. , Rubanenko O. A. 
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a large plasma glycoprotein that plays a major role in hemostasis. The vWF plasma concentration is not included in modern stoke risk stratification scales in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Aim — to evaluate the possibility of usage of vWF plasma concentration in stroke risk stratification in patients with atrial fibrillation.General findings. vWF is an important predictor of stroke development in patients with AF based on the results of the conducted meta-analysis that included 12 studies and 7449 patients with AF. Determining the concentration of vWF in patients with low risk of stroke development or in those patients with a single non-sex CHA2DS2-VASc score risk factor may be useful in deciding whether to prescribe anticoagulant therapy.
Quantum Cryptography a Real Threat to Classical Blockchain: Requirements and Challenges
Authors: Khan Wazir Zada , Arshad Qurat-ul-Ain , Raza Mudassar , Imran Muhammad 
Published: October 2022

<p>Classical blockchain cryptographic primitives are susceptible to quantum computing technology due to its unprecedented growth because it has the potential to make current blockchain encryption techniques obsolete against quantum attacks. Shor algorithm can perform transactional hijacking and forge digital signatures to impersonate blockchain users. On the other hand, Grover algorithm can perform 51% attack and can accelerate brute force attack by detecting hash collisions to replace the blocks of a blockchain. With the advent of this threat, in attempt to mitigate the effects of quantum attacks on blockchain technology, the concept of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) or quantum resistant cryptography (QRC) has emerged. PQC involves cryptographic algorithms or cryptosystems that are robust against quantum attacks and are also applicable in blockchain for post quantum decentralization. In this article, we provide a brief overview of quantum threats to classical blockchain technology. We identify and discuss some important requirements for the implementation of PQC. Moreover, we also identify and explain notable unresolved challenges in implementing PQC algorithms. We also determine critical research questions for each identified challenge that are imperative to confer and requires discussion and interpretation by the researchers of this field. </p>
On the correct mathematical description of polarization dependent impairments in Optical Communications
Authors: Janer Carlos L. 
Published: October 2022

<p> In this paper it is shown that the mathematical framework that correctly describes the combined effects of polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent losses is the irreducible spinor representation of the extended Lorentz Group. </p>
<p>There are two kinds of states of polarizations that are relevant for the description of PMD-PDL effects. The optical process that allows to convert one kind into the other is identified as optical phase conjugation. The utility of the proposed mathematical framework is proven proposing a simple technique (based on optical phase conjugation) <strong>that cancels the PDL part of the impairments</strong> at the receiving end of the optical system.</p>
The Effect of Reading Comprehension and Language Attitudes on the Summary Writing Skills of Class IV Students
Authors: Herlina Herlina , Sulfasyah Sulfasyah , Rukli Rukli 
Published: October 2022

The study aims to determine the effect of reading comprehension skills and language attitudes on the summary writing skills of fourth grade students at SD Negerei Panaikang 2 Makassar. The type of research used was descriptive quantitative with ex post facto design. The population in this study were all fourth grade students of SD Negeri Panaikang 2 Makassar as many as 80 students. Sampling was done randomly so that a sample of 30 grade IV students of SD Negeri Panaikang 2 Makassar was obtained. The data were analyzed by using the SPSS application to perform normality test data, multicollinearity test, heteroxidity test, partial t test, and simultaneous F test. The result of the study obtained an average value of reading comprehension ability which was 76.83. Regarding the language attitudes, students got an average value of 78.6933. The students summary writing skills got an average score of 74.19. In the inferential statistical test of the sig. value, the ability of reading comprehension on summary writing skills was 0,001 < 0,05 and language attitudes towards summary writing skills was 0,040 < 0,05, showing that the X1 variable had an effect on the variable and the X2 variable had an effect on Y. The result of the simultaneous F test resulted in a significant value of 0,000 < 0,05 stating that the ability of reading comprehension and language attitudes had a significant effect on the summary writing skills of fourth grade students at State Elementary School Panaikang 2 Makassar.
The Influence of Teaching Skills and Interests on Teaching Readiness for Economic Education Study Program Students Class of 2018 UNESA
Authors: Syaharani Novita , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Rafsanjani Mohamad Arief 
Published: October 2022

This study was conducted during the covid-19, all student activities were limited online, so students could not freely create learning skills. Especially for students enrolled in the 2018 UNESA Economic Education studies program who teach online, and it is doubtful that their skills and interest in teaching will be in teaching readiness later. This study uses a quantitative method that is explanatory to prove the influence of teaching skills and interest on teaching readiness. The sample of this research is students of the 2018 UNESA Economic Education Study Program. Sources of data were obtained from the distribution of questionnaires as well as primary data. Data analysis used linear regression with the help of SPSS version 26 for Windows. The results of this study indicate that skills affect teaching readiness, but interest in teaching does not affect teaching readiness. This is because teaching readiness is influenced by interest alone without prior knowledge or skills, meaning that interest is just a desire. this desire is not able to make someone ready to teach. So that this research requires skills and interest in teaching to support the teaching readiness of a student
Analisis Cacat Produksi Keramik Dinding dengan Metode Seven Tools dan Quality Function Deployment guna Peningkatan Kualitas di PT Sinar karya Duta Abadi
Authors: Kurniawan Indra , Muslimin Mohammad , Efendi Imaduddin Bahtiar 
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mencari tahu kecacatan produk yang terjadi pada produk keramik dinding yang diproduksi oleh PT Sinar Karya Duta Abadi dan Solusi bagaimana cara meningkatkan kualitas produk di PT Sinar Karya Duta Abadi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi kecacatan produk seperti: 1) faktor kelalaian Sumber Daya Manusia yang kurang ahli, kurang teliti hingga sering terburu-buru. 2) faktor lingkungan yang panas, bising dan berdebu. 3) faktor mesin yang error, maintenance dan kurangnya rutinitas checklist mesin. 4) dan tentunya material bahan seperti kadar air yang tidak seimbang terlalu basah atau terlalu kering dan partikel size material terlalu halus atau kasar. Selain itu hasil penelitian juga memperoleh hasil beberapa cacat yang sering terjadi dalam produksi keramik dinding yaitu Spothole, Pinhole, Chipglaze, Flag dan Restcorner. Setelah dilakukan penyebaran kuesioner terhadap responden dapat dihasilkan bahwa yang paling sering ditemui dipasaran adalah kecacatan yang terdapat pada body glaze yang terkelupas diarea sisi samping keramik yang biasa disebut Chipglaze. Dengan demikian perusahaan akan lebih mudah mengetahui apa saja yang harus ditingkatkan agar defect produk tersebut bisa di minimalisir.
Frequency of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in Young Adults of Pakistan: A Cross- Sectional Study
Authors: Anwar Parivash , Salman Rabiya , Zahra Mehak , Tufail Rabail , Saad bin Sohail Rana , Arshad Laiba 
Published: October 2022

Objective: To find the frequency and association of depression and suicidal ideation in young adults.Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in different areas of Pakistan, including Lahore andKarachi with the main population participating from the Islamabad and Rawalpindi region from May 2016 toAugust 2016.Materials and Methods: Printed and online versions of the questionnaire were filled by conveniently availableyoung adults in different cities of Pakistan between the ages of 15-25 years. Questionnaires were designed inthree parts: Part 1 comprised demographics. Part 2 was the Goldberg Depression Questionnaire which is usedfor depression screening, while Part 3 was the SBQ-R® used to identify individuals having suicide ideation andthose at risk of carrying out a suicide attempt.Results: A high proportion of individuals were in the range of mild-moderate depression, 87 (43.7%), while ahigh proportion of individuals, 139 (69.8%), possessed a suicide score range of 3-6, which corresponds to a verylow suicide attempt risk. The highest suicide score was between 16-18 and was possessed by only 2 (1%)individuals, while the highest depression score, which was any value above 54, was possessed by 45 (22.6%)individuals. Also, with increasing suicide score, the frequency seemed to decrease; 32 (16.1%) for a score rangeof 7-9, 15 (7.5%) for 10-12 score range and 11 (5.5%) for a score range of 13-15. However, the correlationcoefficient between the two had a value of +0.5, so there was a marked positive correlation.Conclusion: The frequency of depression in young adults was considerably high since many of the participantswere exposed to mild, moderate as well as severe depression. Also, there was a positive correlation betweendepression and suicide scores which predicted that depression can be a cause of suicide ideation and attempts.As the depression levels increased, the frequency of suicide tendencies was also salient.
How to cite this: Anwar P, Salman R, Zahra M, Tufail R, Sohail RS, Arshad L. Frequency of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in Young Adults of Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. Life and Science. 2022; 3(4): 168-173. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.233
Comorbidities and its Effects on COVID-19 Patients Attribute Mortalities at CMH Attock
Authors: Saeed Imran , Ali Amjad , Saeed Awan Afzal , . Manzoor , Iffet Shazia 
Published: October 2022

Objective: The aim of this Study was to assess the comorbidities in the severe acute respiratory syndromecoronavirus (COVID-19) infected patients and the risk of underlying diseases in more severe patients comparedto moderate or mild symptomatic patients.Study Design: Retrospective study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at isolated treatment facility ward of COVID-19 ofCombined Military Hospital CMH, Attock, Pakistan from March 2020 to October 2021.Materials and Methods: The study comprised of a total of 389 confirmed COVID-19 positive cases out of 1990reported cases which included 28 deaths due to comorbid illnesses. Patients were divided in two groups,onegroup having co-morbidities and other group with no comorbidity.Results: There were 389 COVID-19 infected confirmed cases,including 28 deaths of severely ill patients. Thedeaths were mainly associated with comorbidities and were reported in CMH Attockfrom March 2020 to October 2021.Symptoms included fever followed by cough, fatigue, and dyspnea. The most common comorbidities were hypertension and diabetes, followed by cardiovascular disease and diseases of the respiratory system.Conclusion: We assessed the prevalence of comorbidities in the COVID-19 patients and concluded thatunderlying diseases, including hypertension, diseases of respiratory system and cardiovascular diseases, may be risk factors for death inmore severe patients on contrary to moderately or mildly symptomatic patients.
How to cite this: Saeed I, Ali A, Awan AS, Manzoor, Iffet S. Comorbidities and Its Effects in COVID-19 Patients Attribute Mortalities at CMH Attock. 2022; 3(4): 188-191. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.247