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Fit for Office? The Perception of Female and Male Politicians by Dutch Voters
Authors: van Dijk Rozemarijn E. , van Holsteyn Joop 
Published: June 2022

Fit for Office? The Perception of Female and Male Politicians by Dutch Voters
The underrepresentation of women in politics is a worldwide phenomenon and the Netherlands fit the pattern: about 39% of the Dutch MPs are female. Based on social role incongruity theory, it is expected that female politicians are evaluated more negatively than male politicians since women do not fit the dominant male politician role. However, most research is conducted in the United States, that is, a candidate-centred system where individual characteristics play an important role. This article focuses on the party-centred parliamentary context in which we examine (1) whether gender stereotypes are present among citizens and (2) to what extent these stereotypes influence the evaluation of politicians. We do this by conducting an experimental vignette survey design. We find that at the mass level there is no difference between the evaluation of male and female politicians, although gender stereotypes are present.
Appendix Fit for Office? The Perception of Female and Male Politicians by Dutch Voters
Authors: van Dijk Rozemarijn Esmee , van Holsteyn Joop 
Published: June 2022

Fit for Office? The Perception of Female and Male Politicians by Dutch Voters
The underrepresentation of women in politics is a worldwide phenomenon and the Netherlands fit the pattern: about 39% of the Dutch MPs are female. Based on social role incongruity theory, it is expected that female politicians are evaluated more negatively than male politicians since women do not fit the dominant male politician role. However, most research is conducted in the United States, that is, a candidate-centred system where individual characteristics play an important role. This article focuses on the party-centred parliamentary context in which we examine (1) whether gender stereotypes are present among citizens and (2) to what extent these stereotypes influence the evaluation of politicians. We do this by conducting an experimental vignette survey design. We find that at the mass level there is no difference between the evaluation of male and female politicians, although gender stereotypes are present.
Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Reduce Attention to Environmental Issues?
Authors: Verachtert Sari , Stiers Dieter , Hooghe Marc 
Published: June 2022

Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Reduce Attention to Environmental Issues?
Theories on issue competition assume that there is only a limited number of issues that a person prioritises simultaneously. In this research note, we test this mechanism by using a panel study that was conducted among Belgian parents in 2019 and 2020. Between the two observations of the study, the country suffered a severe health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We investigate whether this crisis reduced the priority of environmental issues among respondents. Our results show that there was indeed a significant decline of some indicators for environmental concern, but not for others. Furthermore, we show that a higher priority for the health-related and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a steeper decline in environmental concern.
PENERAPAN TERAPI SEFT SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (SEFT) TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI WILAYAH BINAAN PUSKESMAS ROWOSARI SEMARANG
Authors: Aprillya Dwi Sarweni  , Novita Wulan Sari  
Published: June 2022

Hypertension is situation where blood pressure exceeding the limit of normal with blood pressure 140/90 mmHg and which includes non contagious disease. Complementary therapy can reduce the risk of hypertension complications. SEFT therapy one of a complementary therapy that can be used to overcome the problem of increasing blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to carried out SEFT therapy towards decreasing blood pressure in hypertension patients in the built area of Puskesmas Rowosari Semarang. This type of researAch is descriptive using the case study approach method. The criteria used in the case study: primary hypertension patients, hypertension sufferers were able to communicate well, hypertension patients who did not take anti-hypertension drugs. Case study analysis was carried out by processing data through observation of blood pressure before and after SEFT therapy. The results of the case study showed that there was a decrease of blood pressure. Before therapy the blood pressure of the subject I was 170/110 mmHg decreased to 120/80 mmHg and in subject II before therapy, blood pressure 160/100 decreased to 140/80 mmHg. The recommendation is with control of blood pressure by using SEFT therapy, the society can apply this therapy.
PENERAPAN SPA KAKI DIABETIK TERHADAP SIRKULASI DARAH PERIFER PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE 2DI WILAYAH BINAAN PUSKESMAS ROWOSARI SEMARANG
Authors: Diyan Pratama Sari  , Diana Dayaningsih  
Published: June 2022

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is most often occurring and cause acute vascular diseases of vascular perifer and the loss of perifer blood circulation. One management of peripheral blood circulation in people with diabetes mellitus is to use diabetic feet spa therapy. The purpose of this case study is to describe the application of diabetic feet spa to peripheral blood circulation after and before therapy of diabetic feet spa. The type of the study belongs descriptive with a case study approach. The subjects of this study were two patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, experienced mild peripheral blood circulation disorders who did not have ulcer wounds, and had the will and willing to follow a diabetic feet spa. Analysis of peripheral blood circulation was carried out descriptively and measured by the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI). The results of the case study showed that there was an increase in peripheral blood circulation subjects in both subjects, in subject I from 0.83 (mild) to 0.92 (normal) and in subject II from 0.88 (mild) to 0.95 (normal) after being done therapy for diabetic feet spa. It is suggested to Puskesmas officers need to treat spa diabetics as one of the peripheral blood circulation management in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
PENERAPAN TERAPI SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (SEFT) TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH UNGARAN
Authors: Rina Elsa Rizkiana  , Dwi Mulianda  
Published: June 2022

Hypertension is an increses of blood pressure which the systolic pressure is above 140 mmHg and the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg. SEFT therapy includes mind-body relaxation techniques that combine the body's energy system (energy medicine) and spiritual therapy with the tapping method at certain points on the body along the 12 energy pathways (energy meridians) of the body. The purpose of the case study was to describe the effect of SEFT therapy on the reduction of blood pressure in hypertension patients at Ungaran Regional General Hospital. The case study method used is a descriptive case study. The case study subjects were used as many as two people and had blood pressure above the normal limit. The data are obtained by observing and measured using a sphygmomanometer before and after therapy. The results of the case study show that the blood pressure of subject I decreases from 140/100 mmHg to 130/90 mmHg, while the blood pressure of subject II decreases from 150/110 mmHg to 140/100 mmHg. The conclusion of the case study is that the application of SEFT therapy is effective for reducing the blood pressure in patients with hypertension. For the development of nursing science and technology we suggest that to be able to apply SEFT therapy together with medical therapy in hospitals.
Studi Deskriptif Pengetahuan Perawat Tentang Kebutuhan Spiritual Pasien di Unit Rawat Inap RST Bhakti Wira Tamtama Semarang
Authors: Wahyuni Fitri , Astuti Yuni 
Published: June 2022

Latar belakang :. Pengetahuan dapat mempengaruhi kualitas asuhan keperawatan yang akan diberikan kepada pasien. Ada suatu fenomena bahwa perawat dalam perannya sebagai pemberi asuhan keperawatan kurang memperhatikan aspek kebutuhan spiritual. Tujuan untuk mendiskripsikan bagaimana pengetahuan perawat tentang kebutuhan spiritual pasien di Unit Rawat Inap RST Bhakti Wira Tamtama Semarang. Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 76 orang, alat pengumpul data berupa kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pengetahuan perawat tentang kebutuhan spiritual pasien dalam kategori tinggi yaitu sebesar (1,3 %), kategori sedang (46,1 %) dan kategori rendah (52,6 %). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pengetahuan perawat tentang kebutuhan spiritual pasien di Unit rawat inap RST Bhakti Wira Tamtama dalam kategori rendah. Saran: sebagai seorang perawat untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang kebutuhan spiritual pasien dengan meningkatkan potensi diri melalui jurnal keperawatan, peningkatan pendidikan dan penambahan materi tentang kebutuhan spiritual dalam pendidikan keperawatan.
TINGKAT KEPUASAN PNS, TNI, PURNAWIRAWAN DAN KELUARGA TERHADAP PELAYANAN BPJS
Authors: Anggarawati Tuti , Kodir Kodir 
Published: June 2022

Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional diselenggarakan untuk memberikan perlindungan kesehatan dalam bentuk manfaat pemeliharaan kesehatan dalam rangka memenuhi kebutuhan dasar kesehatan yang diberikan kepada setiap orang yang telah membayar iuran atau iurannya dibayar oleh pemerintah. Setiap peserta JKN mempunyai hak mendapat pelayanan kesehatan. Rumah sakit sebagai fasilitas kesehatan tingkat lanjut yang bekerjasama dengan Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial akan memberikan pelayanan yang terbaik kepada pelanggan. Tetapi pada kenyataannya masih banyak keluhan dari peserta BPJS setelah mendapatkan pelayanan di rumah sakit yang bermitra dengan BPJS sehingga rumah sakit berupaya untuk memperbaiki mutunya dengan melihat bagaimana tingkat kepuasan pelanggan terhadap pelayanan yang diberikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian secara deskriptif dengan sampel anggota TNI, PNS, Purnawirawan dan keluarga dengan teknik accidental sampling. Hasilnya adalah 100 responden dari bagian pendaftaran dan 100 responden dari bagian rawat jalan berada pada tingkat puas dari pelayanan yang diberikan sebesar 59,7 dan 67,5, kemudian di Unit Gawat Darurat dengan responden 53 menyatakan tingkat kepuasan pada kategori puas 62,26. Untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan sehingga tingkat kepuasan pelanggan meningkat sebaiknya rumah sakit menyediakan dan menambahkan sarana prasarana, mengadakan pelatihan-pelatihan yang berguna untuk peningkatan pengetahuan dan kompetensi karyawan, dan melakukan penilaian kepuasaan pelanggan secara berkala.
Degeneration in Renal Cells of Freshwater Fish (Channa punctata) under Exposure of Nigrosine Black (Acid Black-2), a Tanning Industry Dye
Authors: Srivastava Jyoti Prakash , Chand Vishal 
Published: June 2022

Nigrosine Black (Acid Black-2) is popularly used in tanning industries and a huge amount of this dye comes out with effluent of tanning industries, this dye reached near water bodies, and what impact produced on their aquatic life not reveal yet, Hence a study was plan to find out the impact of Nigrosine black dye on the renal cell of freshwater fish Channa punctata. Sub-acute and chronic exposure to Nigrocine Black produced significant renal cellular degeneration in fish C. punctata. The 1/20th LC50 (96h) of the Nigrocine Black produced degenerating changes in the kidney tissues of fish. Renal corpuscles were revealing swollen and contained some degenerated RBC and thmbrocytes, which appeared to be cellular debris in Bowman space, due to the rapid destruction of the nuclei of erythrocytes. The liberated hemoglobin and other cytoplasmic materials were also observed, while 1/20th of LC50 (96hr) of Nigrosine Black produced renal degeneration in Bowman’s capsule and swelling in the glomerulus in the intoxicated fish along with renal tubules atrophy, degeneration as compared to the control group of fish. The low dose of Nigrosine Black Toxicity in fish produced nephropathy, and nephrosis. While the high dose of Nigrosine black dye produces Glomerulonephritis in experimental fish. The kidney cells of experimental fish are damaged by both doses of Nigrosine Black. The physico-chemical property of aquarium water was kept constant during whole duration of experiment.
Biofortification of Rice to Augment Iron Availability for Better Health of Population
Authors: Saini Ritu , Saini Harnek Singh , Verma Sunita , Verma Ajay 
Published: June 2022

Aim: Rice is one of the largely consumed cereal and masses have been expressed anemia conditions. Iron augmentation of rice varieties had been carried out by agronomical biofortification as established an easy way to reach the poor rural masses for enhancing the concentration of particular minerals.
Methodology: Six rice varieties were evaluated during kharif in the net houses of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CCS HAU augmented with 0 mM 0.1m 0.5 mM Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA-Fe(II)). Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) related metabolites along antioxidative metabolites were estimated in grains, upper shoots & lower shoots.
Results: Roots of HBC19 and Palman579 and lower and upper shoots of PUSA1121 contained higher iron. Highest iron in dehusked grains was recorded in Palman579 followed by HBC19, PUSA1121, HKR120, Super and Govind. Production of toxic super oxide radical (O2- ) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and lipid peroxidation (MDA), enhanced in all the varieties with increase in Fe concentration. Antioxidative metabolites’ contents (ascorbic acid and glutathione) and activities of antioxidative enzymes [super oxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR)] invariably increased with increasing iron treatment in both root and shoot.
Interpretation: Less accumulation of reactive oxygen species along with the gradual increase in antioxidative metabolites’ contents and enzymes’ activities at higher iron treatments suggest that a better ROS scavenging ability to restrict the damage to cellular membranes due to lipid peroxidation may be responsible for the adaptation of these varieties at high iron levels.
Influence of Potassium Levels and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Summer Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: Reddy Kaithi Adithya , C. Umesha , Ganesh Mannepu Venkata Sai 
Published: June 2022

Background: Groundnuts are immensely rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins which offers you with a host of health benefits. Groundnuts are a great blend of healthy fats, protein and fibre that curbs your appetite, lowers the risk of heart disease and regulates blood glucose levels.
Objectives: Effects of potassium levels and spacing on growth and yield of summer groundnut.
Methods: With the goal of studying the effect of potassium and spacing on growth and yield of groundnut under a Randomized block design with 9 treatments (T1-T9) The experimental results revealed that 120 kg N/ha + 60 kg P/ha produced maximum plant height (49.7 cm) No. of Nodules/Plant (106) plant dry weight (22.9) No of pods (19.3) no of kernals (2.7) pod yield (3.62 ta/ha) Halum yield (4.65 ta/ha).
Conclusion: The combination of 40 kg potassium and 30x10 proved to be the most advantageous to farmers, resulting in, plant height (49.7 cm) No. of Nodules/Plant(106) plant dry weight (22.9) No of pods (19.3) no of kernals (2.7) pod yield (3.62 ta/ha) Halum yield (4.65 ta/ha) respectively.
Effect of HB Cleanser® Bitters on Haematological Parameters in Wistar Rats
Authors: Aderonke Shorinwa Olusayo , Onyekazuru Obasi Sunday 
Published: June 2022

The public advertisement with indiscriminate sale of herbal bitters has led to increase in consumption without adequate information on the safety profile of the product. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of HB cleanser® bitters (a polyherbal mixture composing of Aloe vera, Acinos arvensis, Moringa oleifera, Chenopodium murale and Cinnamomum aromaticum, Allium sativum on haematological parameters in Wistar rats.
Twenty-eight animals were randomly allotted into 4 groups comprising 7 animals each. HB cleanser® bitters was administered at doses of 1 ml/kg, 1.03 ml/kg and 1.29 ml/kg according to the manufacturers recommendation while the fourth group was administered with normal saline orally for 28days consecutively. Feed and fluid intake were measured daily. Haematological parameters (PCV, RBC, WBC, HB, platelet, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, eosinophil, and basophil) were evaluated. Flavonoids, saponins and cardiac glycosides were revealed as the phytoconstituents. The results showed that the HB cleanser bitters at 1.03 ml/kg significantly (P<0.05) increased the WBC (17.00 ± 3.22 x109/L), while there was a non-significant ((P>0.05) decrease in RBC, PCV and Hb (4.88 ± 0.14 ×1012/L, 44.40 ± 1.17%, 14.54 ± 0.55 g/dl) when compared to control. A non-significant increase in platelets occurred at all doses. The findings of this study have shown that HB cleanser® bitters caused an increase in white blood cell count with a reduction in haemoglobin concentration and red blood cell count hence, it should be taken with caution.
Prospective Observational Study: Risk Factors and Outcomes of Diabetic Foot Ulcer among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Admitted to Government Medical College, Nizamabad
Authors: Sirasu Madhukar , Ramchandraiah C. , Muralidhar C. 
Published: June 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), sometimes known as diabetes, is a collection of metabolic illnesses defined by a persistently high blood sugar level. Frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased appetite are common symptoms. In all nations, DM complications have become a serious public health issue.
Objectives: A hospital-based study, a prospective observational study was conducted among diabetic patients with diabetic foot ulcers at Government Medical College (GMC), Nizamabad. From September 2020 to October 2021
Materials and Methods: To calculate the sample size, a total population of 450 patients with type 2 DM diagnosed during the 6-month study period was considered. DFU patients were studied clinical characteristics of diabetic foot ulcer patients among diabetes mellitus patients, and risk factors and outcomes of diabetic foot ulcer.
Results: 100 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) patients were admitted to the GMC throughout the research period, with 61 (61%) of them being male. The age group between 18 to 78 years, with an average of 58.9 ± 9.56 years. The following groups had higher frequencies among participants: married 56 (56 %), schooling up to primary school 36 (36%). Type 2 diabetes mellitus affected 59 of them (59%). Amputations were performed on 35 (35%) of the patients, whereas 65 (65%) had no amputation. The most generally recommended antibiotic for the treatment of DFU was cloxacillin + metronidazole 39 (39%), followed by ceftriaxone. Furthermore, diabetic foot ulcer patients with neuropathy were more likely to require amputation (AOR = 1.6250; 95 % CI: 0.6479, 4.0756) than diabetic foot ulcer patients without neuropathy.
Conclusion: Blood glucose level, higher body mass index, inappropriate antibiotics use, neuropathy and advanced grade of diabetic foot ulcer were independent predictors of amputation. Thus, a focus on weight loss, treating hyperglycemia, and prescribing suitable antibiotics for patients with neuropathy and advanced diabetic foot ulcers might reduce the unfavorable consequences of diabetic foot ulcers.
A Comparative Study on Influence of Epidural Volume Extension on the Block Characteristics of Subarachnoid Plain Bupivacaine for Lower Abdominal Surgeries
Authors: Aniobi Vernatius Chibueze , Ebirim Longinus Ndubuisi , Tobin Maxwell 
Published: June 2022

Background: Central neuraxial block is a common anaesthetic technique for lower abdominal surgeries. Epidural volume extension is a technique that involves the injection of saline into the epidural space immediately following intrathecal injection, after the institution of combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia. This technique has some advantages over general anaesthesia like a circumvention of laryngeal response to airway manipulation. It also provides an effective sensory and motor blockade. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of epidural volume extension on the block characteristics of subarachnoid plain bupivacaine administered for lower abdominal surgeries.
Results: All the forty-two patients recruited completed the study. The mean time to request for the first analgesia was significantly longer in group Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE) (208.63 + 84.14 minutes) than in group Subarachnoid (S) (148.95 ± 40.55 minutes), P= 0.02. The maximum median level of sensory block was significantly higher in the Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE) group compared with the Subarachnoid (S) group and this was recorded at the 8th minute; T4 (T4-T6), and T5 (T5-T7), respectively. (P=0.01). The mean time to reach T6 sensory level was significantly less in group Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE); 6.00 + 1.80 minutes compared with group Subarachnoid (S); 7.00 + 1.10minutes. (P=0.04). The systolic and diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, pulse rate and peripheral oxygen saturation recorded during the duration of surgery was within normal limits in both Subarachnoid (S) and Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE)groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. The side effects recorded were hypotension and shivering. Hypotension occurred in 19.0% of patients in both groups, while shivering occurred in 9.5% in group Subarachnoid plus Epidural volume extension (SEVE) and 4.8% in group Subarachnoid (S) (P=0.575).
Conclusion: This study showed that epidural volume extension when using intrathecal low dose plain bupivacaine for lower abdominal surgeries not only provided adequate sensory and motor block but also a prolongation of anaesthesia. The incidences of side effects noticed in both groups were low and similar. Therefore, this study underscores the relevance of epidural volume extension on the subarachnoid block characteristics.