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Preliminary Laboratory Evaluation Of Rapid Diagnostic Test Prototype To Detect Hbsag In Whole Blood And Serum, Ema Qurnianingsih, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Mochammad Amin, Dewi Setyawati, Yanna Debby Restifanny Yasan, Lina Lukitasari, Maria Inge Lusida, Soetjipto Soetjipto

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major global health issue,[-10pc]AU: Please provide ORCID ID for all authors.[-7pc]AU: Please provide affiliation’s for all authors. with over 250 million people affected worldwide. In Indonesia, HBV prevalence has declined from high to moderate endemicity, but challenges persist due to regional disparities, risk of mother-to-child transmission, and the predominance of B3 and C1 sub-genotype. Despite available preventive measures and diagnostic tools, approximately 90% of cases remain undiagnosed, particularly in low-resource settings, indicating the need for improved screening and control strategies. Therefore, this study aims to conduct preliminary performance tests of KODC hepatitis B …

The Role Of Linear Programming And Sensitivity Analysis In Improving The Transportation And Distribution Of Vegetable Oils: A Case Study Of The State Company For Vegetable Oils In Iraq, Zainab Alaa Hameed

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The State Company for Vegetable Oils in Iraq faces a fundamental challenge of high transportation costs and inefficiency in distributing products across factories and warehouses to meet growing demand. Accordingly, this study aims to employ operations research methods-specifically linear programming and sensitivity analysis---to design a distribution plan that enhances efficiency and minimizes costs. The methodology involved developing a mathematical model of the transportation problem based on actual data related to supply quantities, demand requirements, and transportation costs between production sources and distribution outlets. The model was solved using WinQSB software to determine the optimal solution. Sensitivity analysis was then conducted …

The Impact Of Implementing Good Governance Principles On The Quality Of University Education: An Analytical Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Employees At Sawa Private University, Thanaa Hussein Jalil Al-Khuzaie

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study aims to analyze the impact of applying good governance principles—such as transparency, accountability, participation, and the rule of law—within higher education institutions on the quality of university education, by examining the relationship between these principles and academic and administrative quality indicators. The study population comprised academic and administrative staff at Al-Sahel Private University. A stratified random sample of 75 participants was selected from the university. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation), Pearson correlation coefficient, and coefficient of variation. The instrument’s reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, and factor analysis was conducted. Hypotheses were tested using …

The Impact Of Using Management Information System On Enhancing Intelligent Organizations: An Exploratory Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Faculty Members At The College Of Administration And Economics – University Of Mosul, Ali Jasim Shalash

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The present study seeks to investigate the effect of the dimensions of the Management Information System (MIS) on fostering intelligent organizations, through analyzing the relationship between the system’s components (organization, human resources, information technology, and data/information) and the level of organizational intelligence. The research employed a descriptive–analytical methodology, with data collected from a sample of 88 faculty members at the College of Administration and Economics, utilizing a scientifically designed questionnaire. The results indicated a strong and statistically significant correlation between all MIS dimensions and the development of intelligent organizations, with the system accounting for 43.3% of the variance in organizational …

Molecular Detection Of Blaimp And Ompa Genes In Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Burn Wound Infections, Zeinah Jawad Kadham, Manal Mohammed Kadham

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii can be acquired rapidly due mainly to chromosomal mutation, and its antibiotic-resistant metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) production has been claimed to have a great contribution to nosocomial infection. Objective: This study aimed to detect the presence of the blaIMP carbapenemase-producing gene and the ompA gene in bacterial isolates obtained from burn patients, using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Additionally, the study aimed to evaluate the role of these genes in antibiotic resistance. Methods: Cross-sectional research was conducted among a total of 150 clinical samples for patients of various ages and both sexes at the Specialist …

Intratympanic Steroids In Ménière's Disease: Impact On Vertigo, Hearing, And Quality Of Life, Osama Awaad Ali, Mohammed Saeed Abd Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Ménière’s disease (MD) is an audiovestibular debilitating condition characterized by episodic vertigo, variable degrees of hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intratympanic steroid therapy in combination with standard treatment compared to standard therapy alone on managing signs of MD. Patients and methods: Eighty patients diagnosed with MD were randomly allocated into one of the treatment groups. Patients of group A received standard therapy (betahistine, low-salt diet, and diuretics), while patients of group B received standard therapy in addition to intratympanic steroid injections (dexamethasone 4 mg/mL). Vertigo severity (Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) score), hearing …

Ai Ethics And Governance For Leaders In Higher Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Of Faculty Early Adopters’ Sensemaking, Pedagogical Innovation, And Transformation, Freddie Seba

Doctoral Dissertations

Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Generative AI (GenAI), is transforming how we work, learn, acquire, produce, and deliver knowledge, as higher education experiences existential pressures, including demographic changes that reduce enrollment and revenues, as well as shifting public and government perceptions of higher education's value.

This hermeneutic phenomenology dissertation study explores how faculty early adopters critically engage, innovate, and experiment with this nascent transformational technology in their pedagogies amid multilevel pressures: macro—market-driven (neoliberalism) logic, Big Tech, and demographic change; meso—institutional policy, broader faculty community, and pedagogical innovation; micro—widespread student adoption, pedagogical experimentation, and innovation.

This dissertation study centers on shifting AI …

Going Nuclear: Exploring Mtor’S Transcriptional Role In Regulating Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Alek S. Torres

NYMC Student Theses and Dissertations

Global changes in gene expression are orchestrated by an array of transcription factors regulated by both extracellular and intracellular signals. The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a protein kinase that ubiquitously mediates signaling networks across every cell type, in two active complexes, mTORC1 and mTORC2. By phosphorylating its downstream targets, these classically cytosolic complexes regulate protein homeostasis, metabolism, cell growth, proliferation and survival. However, evidence from prostate cancer studies reveals mTOR and its partners can occupy the nucleus, where its interaction with chromatin (in complex with transcription factors) has been shown to regulate gene expression at the level of …

Job Stress And Organizational Resources As Predictors Of Teachers Psychological Well-Being: A Jd–R-Based Study In Semarang, Yuliani Setyaningsih, Ida Wahyuni, Ekawati Ekawati, Dina Lusiana Setyowati, Risa Septi Astutik

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Teacher Psychological Well-Being (PWB) is increasingly recognized as vital to educational effectiveness, yet empirical studies in low and middle-income countries remain limited. This study investigates the predictors of PWB among senior high school teachers in Semarang, Indonesia, using the Job Demands–Resources (JD–R) model. A cross-sectional analytic design was employed, involving all 290 teachers from six public schools. Data were collected through validated questionnaires measuring job stress, organizational climate, career development, working conditions, and well-being, alongside demographic variables. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Results showed that over half of the participants experienced …

Strengthening Community-Based Ncd Prevention Through Service Quality And Availability: Lessons From Banjarmasin City, Ayu Riana Sari Azwari, Adi Nugroho, Rosihan Adhani, Acim Heri Iswanto, Muhammad Abdan Shadiqi, Herawati Herawati, Meitria Syahadatina Noor, M. Ramadhan

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The main cause of death both globally and nationally is Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Posts (INCDs Posts) play a crucial role in early detection and control of NCD risk factors at the community acceptance of INCDs Posts services. This study aims to analyse the influence of accessibility, availability, and services on community acceptance of INCD Posts in Banjarmasin City. A cross-sectional design was used, with data analysed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) on 654 respondents. The variables analysed included accessibility, availability, quality, and community acceptance of INCDs Post services. The results of the study indicate that …

Prevalence And Risk Factors And Efforts To Reduce Dengue Fever And Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Infections At Pku Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital, Yogyakarta, Kusbaryanto Kusbaryanto, Abdurrasyid Bin Abdurrahman, Ekorini Listiowati, Yusuf Alam Romadhon, Aisyah Rosyida

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The incidence of Dengue Fever (DF) and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) has increased sharply in recent decades, making these infections endemic in several parts of the world. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence, risk factors, and efforts to reduce DF and DHF infections at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital, Yogyakarta. This study employed an observational cross-sectional design. The study sample consisted of patients diagnosed with DF or DHF at general hospitals in Yogyakarta between January 2019 and December 2023 who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients with a DF or DHF diagnosis but incomplete data were …

The Effects Of Consumption Habits Of Vegetables Rich In Galactagogue On Breastfeeding Intensity, Nurul Fadhilah, Mohammad Zen Rahfiludin, Daru Lestantyo, Sri Winarni

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Providing breast milk to babies becomes one of the keys to growth and development. Breast milk contains various crucial nutrients needed for the growth and development period of babies. To analyze the effect of consuming local vegetables containing galactagogues on breastfeeding intensity. This study was a cross-sectional study conducted at 38 Community Health Centers in Tasikmalaya Regency in 2024. The population was 5971 people. The sampling technique is proportional sampling. The study sample was 450 breastfeeding mothers. The independent variables were consumption behaviros of galactagogue vegetables, such as katuk leaves, moringa, spinach, young papaya, and banana blossoms. The dependent variable …

Personalized Postpartum Interventions And Their Impact On Working Mothers, Mey Elisa Safitri, Aniza Abd. Aziz, Nurulhuda Mat Hassan

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Exclusive breastfeeding is a critical determinant in maintaining infant health and nutritional status. However, its coverage remains low, particularly among postpartum working mothers. Limited maternal knowledge, lack of family especially spousal support, and low maternal satisfaction are reported key factors contributing to suboptimal breastfeeding practices. This quasi-experimental study employed a non-equivalent control group pre-test and post-test design. It was conducted from January to October 2024 in the working area of the Darussalam Primary Health Center in Medan, Indonesia. A total of 140 postpartum working mothers were purposively selected and divided into two groups: intervention (n=70) and control (n=70). The intervention …

Developing The Community Outreach Effectiveness Model (Coem) For Hiv Prevention Among Key Populations In Indonesia: Evidence From The Ibbs, Lely Wahyuniar, Aang Sutrisna, Dimas Budi Wicaksana, Rizky Habsi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Indonesia continues to experience a concentrated HIV epidemic, with key populations female sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender women, and people who inject drugs bearing a disproportionate burden, while uptake of HIV prevention services and sustained behavior change remain inadequate. Community outreach has been widely implemented to address these gaps; however, its effectiveness has not been comprehensively documented at the national level. This study aimed to assess the impact of community outreach interventions on HIV prevention uptake and behavioral outcomes among key populations in Indonesia using the Community Outreach Effectiveness Model (COEM). A quantitative retrospective study was …

Optimising Drugs And Vaccines Management Utilizing 5 M Method: The Case Of Riau Islands, Indonesia, Erwin Sutejo, Yosi Irawati Wibowo, Indri Ayu Ningsih, Bruce Sunderland, Adji Prayitno Setiadi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

A resilient health system should include the ability to access essential drugs and vaccines in all locations. This study aims to perform root cause analysis and develop recommendations to optimize drugs and vaccines management for Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. This study used qualitative approaches which included interviews and group discussions with key stakeholders (n=6) as well as an expert panel (n=4). Data on the underlying causes of problems and recommendations were structured into 5M (Man, Money, Machine, Method, Material). Problems related to Man (limited human resources) were identified for most management stages. Other problems reported: Planning – Money (inefficient budget …

Factors Associated With Coexisting Forms Of Malnutrition (Stunting And Wasting) In Under-Five In Southeast Sulawesi, Aisyah Nurul Hidayah, Suyatno Suyatno, Apoina Kartini

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The presence of more than one type of nutritional disorder in a person's body is called Coexisting Forms of Malnutrition (CFM). Children with CFM, such as those experiencing stunting, wasting, and underweight, 12.3 fold risk of death (CI=7.67-19.28) compared to healthy children. Southeast Sulawesi has the tenth highest prevalence of these cases. This study used secondary data based on the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) 2022 with a cross-sectional design using complex sample analysis. The sample was children under five from Southeast Sulawesi Province, with a final sample size of 8,518 children analyzed. The median age of the sample was …

Evaluation Of Anthropometric Data Quality For Children From Electronic-Based Nutrition Surveillance: A Case Study In Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, Slamet Riyanto, Digna Niken Purwaningrum, Lutfan Lazuardi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Data quality regarding the nutritional status of children under five is crucial for developing strategies to address nutritional issues. This study aims to develop indicators and assess the quality of anthropometric data from community-based nutrition surveillance using the EPPGBM application in Magelang Regency. The research employed an observational design with a quantitative approach. Data quality indicators were defined based on expert consensus using the Delphi method. These indicators were also used to construct an anthropometric data quality index (IKDA). The WPS Office spreadsheet was utilized to assess data quality and perform IKDA calculations. Nine data quality indicators were identified, categorized …

Molecular Detection Of Listeria Species From Diarrheic Human In Iraq, Sabah Adel Mahmood, Nagham Mohammed Al-Gburi

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Diarrhea is a serious global public health issue, especially in developing nations. The two categories most susceptible to infection are the elderly and children. L. monocytogenes is recognized as a causal agent of diarrhoea among the several bacterial pathogens linked to gastrointestinal illnesses. The current work was designed to investigate Listeria spp in diarrheal human stool samples in Baghdad City, Iraq.

Methods: One hundred stool samples from diarrheal patients were collected from private clinics in rural and urban areas. Listeria spp was identified by conventional culture methods using selective media, biochemical and CAMP tests, the Vitek 2compact system, and …

Purified Β-Glucan From Enterococcus Faecium As Antibacterial And Antibiofilm Agent Against Mdr Gram-Positive Wound Infections Causative Bacteria, Entissar Hussain Abdulhameed, Jehan Abdul Sattar Salman

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: The investigation focused on MDR- gram positive isolated from wounds infections and assessed their ability for biofilm formation. The effect of purified β- glucan produced from E. faecium on the growth and biofilm of MDR wound isolates was studied. Methods: One hundred and thirty-five samples were collected from hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq, resulting in the isolation of nine isolates of Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp., which were grown, examined microscopically, biochemically, and identified by Vitek2. Their susceptibility to ten antibiotics were evaluated, and their capacity to produce biofilms were examined. The antibiofilm impact of pure β-glucan was evaluated after …

Prevalence Of Tobacco Use And Awareness Of Its Effects Among First Grade Of University Students, Yaseen T. Srhan

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Tobacco is a leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity. College students are at high risk of smoking as they are prone to higher availability of cigarettes and stress. Although medical students are aware about the health hazards of tobacco smoking, they, as well as physicians, smoke. Consumption of tobacco and tobacco products, by smoking in particular, is considered to impose a net social cost to society. Smoking and tobacco use are increasingly considered to have acquired the dimensions of an epidemic. Aim: The study estimates the prevalence of smoking and assesses socio-demographic correlates of smoking and characteristics of …

Adaptive Retry Solutions For Recurrent Payment Decline Using Generative Artificial Intelligence, Alok Roy, Prajna Shetty, Vinay Sarda, Katyayani Kiranmayee Kolluru

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure provides a method and a system for adaptive retry solutions for recurrent payment transactions. The method comprises identifying the reason for decline of recurrent payment transactions, storing the declined transaction and subscribing to the issuer system based on the identified reason. The method further comprises predicting the future timestamp for successful retry attempts for declined recurrent payment transaction based on transaction history, and issuer rules. Furthermore, the method comprises transmitting the notification of predicted timestamp to the user devices and executing the retry attempt for declined recurrent payment transaction in the predicted timestamp. Further, transmitting the status …

Rapid Detection Of Sheep-Specific Clostridium Perfringens Igg Using Silver Nanoparticle-Boosted Dot-Blot Assays, Ahmed Salam Jawad

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

Dot-blot immunoassay is a quick, simple, and low-cost technique for identifying target analytes in food, clinical diagnostics, and the environment with a visual inspection. For this purpose, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using a sodium borohydride compound. Synthesized AgNPs were characterized using UV-Vs spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential (ZP) tests. After that, SNPs were conjugated with anti-CLD N4-C. perfringens IgG. At the same time, the positive and negative C. perfringens samples have been determined using ELISA. Furthermore, PCR test was used for verification of C. perfringens. Consequently, dot-blot …

The Converging Frontiers: 3d Printing Of Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc) For Environmental Remediation, Hazim F. Abbas, Salam Mohammed, Amamer M. Redwan

Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Sustainability in Engineering Sciences

The global demand for effective environmental cleanup drives the need for innovative materials and techniques. 3D printing, which can produce complex and customized structures, offers promising solutions. PVC, a common, affordable, and durable polymer resistant to chemicals, is increasingly used for environmental applications. This report reviews recent advances in 3D-printed PVC for water purification, air filtration, and waste management. PVC’s strong properties, combined with the flexibility of 3D printing, enable the development of tailored, efficient components such as membranes, adsorbents, and catalytic supports. Technology also encourages a circular economy by recycling PVC waste into new feedstocks and on-demand, eco-friendly infrastructure. …

Clinical Pathway Sebagai Solusi Keberlanjutan Jkn Di Indonesia: Systematic Review, Septiana Septiana, Siti Soekiswati, Burhannudin Ichsan

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

The National Health Insurance (JKN) program is threatened with a deficit and potential default in 2026 due to inefficiency and the risk of fraud in healthcare facilities. In the context of JKN, which uses a package system (INA-CBG), Clinical Pathway (CP) is a strategic instrument within the JKN system that has dual benefits for both Payers (BPJS Kesehatan) and Providers (Hospitals). For BPJS Kesehatan, CP primarily functions to ensure service quality and prevent undertreatment fraud, the practice of reducing services to benefit hospitals. This prevention ultimately achieves cost efficiency in the JKN program by avoiding payment of complication claims and …

Detecting Interpolated Video Frames Based On Convolution Neural Networks, Ayat Razaq Abbas, Ekhlas Falih Naser

The Journal of Engineering Research

These days, films are exchanged often and have established themselves in daily lives due to the growing number of handheld video recording devices, social media, and messaging apps. But with a variety of user-friendly video editing programs available, anyone can manipulate videos. The spread of intentionally altered videos can have serious consequences, such as the propagation of false information. Video frames interpolation is detected in this research.The proposed methodology consists of three phases. In the first phase, the video stream is divided into a series of individual frames. Preprocessing follows, which involves resizing these video frames to fixed dimensions of …

Multi-Biometric Recognition System Based On A Specific Set Of Features, Zahraa Naji Razoqi, Raheem Ogla, Abdul Monem S. Rahma

The Journal of Engineering Research

Biometric techniques are replacing traditional passwords and Personal Identification Numbers since they are more dependable and secure. Unimodal biometric systems have various challenges, including non-universality and noisy data. The systems that use multiple modalities of biometrics can help overcome some of these restrictions, but retrieval and matching processes are time-consuming due to the high-dimensional nature of biometric data. This research proposes a serial multi-biometric recognition system using iris and face models based on only 16 features. Iris features are retrieved after splitting the region of interest into (2 × 2) blocks and computing the mean, standard deviation, and energy values …

Educating The Teachings Of Kh Ahmad Dahlan With Cinema: A Promising Strategy To Increase Student Peace, Wahyu Nanda Eka Saputra, Faturrahman Faturrahman

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cinema-based education inspired by KH Ahmad Dahlan's teachings in fostering peace among students. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Vocational High School 2 Yogyakarta, Indonesia using a quasi-experimental design, specifically a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The study involved 14 students divided into two groups: an experimental group (7 students) that received the cinema-based education intervention and a control group (7 students) that did not receive any intervention. The peace scale that has a good level of reliability is used to measure the level of peace. The peace scale consists of 26 statement …

Implementation Of Group Counseling Self-Management Techniques To Reduce Student Gadget Addiction, Muya Barida, Aprilia Puspita Sari

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Gadget addiction as a behavior of attachment or dependence on smartphones may become a social problem such as withdrawal, and difficulties in performing daily activities or as a disorder of impulse control against oneself. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self-management technique group counseling to reduce students' gadget addiction. The type of research used is an experiment using the one group pretest posttest design model. Subject determination by purposive sampling. The subjects of this study were students of class VIII-C at Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan Middle School, namely 5 students. Data collected in quantitative form (numbers) …

Deconstructing Generation Z'S Self-Awareness Through Problem-Solving Techniques In Group Guidance, Edigius Paulus Banu, Henny Indreswari, Khairul Bariyyah, Mark Kasa, Jaed Brian L. Cantiga

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Self-awareness is an individual's ability to recognize their emotions, values, and thought patterns, as well as to understand factors that influence their actions and social interactions. Generation Z, growing up in the digital and information era, faces unique challenges due to their low awareness of mental health, leading to increased cases of anxiety, depression, and burnout resulting from social and academic pressures. Consequently, they are often trapped in self-unawareness and identity crises caused by contradictions between personal values and social expectations. This article aims to determine the extent of the use of problem-solving techniques in group guidance services over the …

Psychosocial Issues As A Determinant Of Intimate Partner Violence Among Married Adults In Ondo State, Ifeoluwa Michael, Faysol Abisoye

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study examines psychosocial challenges and communication styles as predictors of domestic violence among married adults in Osun State, Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive survey research design, the study aimed to explore the influence of psychosocial issues such as interference from in-laws, financial instability, and lack of emotional support on instances of intimate partner violence. It also investigated the role of communication styles, including assertiveness, conflict management, and relational dynamics, in mitigating or exacerbating domestic violence. A total of 400 married adults were selected using stratified random sampling from diverse demographic backgrounds. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire titled "Psychosocial …