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Developing A Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs In Elderly Nursing Home: A Brief Descriptive Analysis, Melinda Harini, Dosmaria Dosmaria, Herry Herry, Lisa Emilda, Listyani Herman, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Putu K. Mahardini, Shynta D. Hantogo, Widya Meiliana, Ikhsan Johnson, Peggy Peggy, Wanarani Aries, Widjajalaksmi Kusumaningsih, Luh K. Wahyuni Dec 2021

Developing A Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs In Elderly Nursing Home: A Brief Descriptive Analysis, Melinda Harini, Dosmaria Dosmaria, Herry Herry, Lisa Emilda, Listyani Herman, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Putu K. Mahardini, Shynta D. Hantogo, Widya Meiliana, Ikhsan Johnson, Peggy Peggy, Wanarani Aries, Widjajalaksmi Kusumaningsih, Luh K. Wahyuni

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

The need for rehabilitation services in nursing homes (NH) for the elderly is increasing each year, and this need is fulfilled both with ordinary clinical rehabilitation center visits, as well as community-based rehabilitation (CBR) inside the facility. However, a proper situation analysis is needed to establish a well-delivered CBR program in the NH, a niche to be fulfilled in this study. This study used a descriptive measurement and cross-sectional design to target the elderly who are living in the NHs. Consecutive sampling was done in the largest NH in Jakarta, in Cipayung District. Participants who were dependently ambulated were assessed …

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Green Building Rating System (Gbrs) As A Tool To Improve Sustainability Performance Of Buildings In The Built Environment Of Nigeria, Akeem Bolaji Wahab, Adefunke Taiwo Jegede Dec 2021

Green Building Rating System (Gbrs) As A Tool To Improve Sustainability Performance Of Buildings In The Built Environment Of Nigeria, Akeem Bolaji Wahab, Adefunke Taiwo Jegede

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

In the worldwide, the impacts associated with the use of technological innovations and developmental processes in the built environment through the construction of buildings are phenomenal. This is noticeable in the literature on the role of green building practices in building construction, building operation and optimization, and building management; respectively. This has led stakeholders and policy drivers to adopt principles of sustainability by producing green building rating systems to assess building stock at different stages of their life cycle. Dealing with the issue, this paper aimed to review various attempts made by selected nations and other stakeholders to produce green …

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Community Participation On Waste Bank To Facilitate Sustainable Solid Waste Management In A Village, Indriyani Rachman, Nia Komalasari, Ira Rumiris Hutagalung Dec 2021

Community Participation On Waste Bank To Facilitate Sustainable Solid Waste Management In A Village, Indriyani Rachman, Nia Komalasari, Ira Rumiris Hutagalung

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Community participation is required for managing solid waste. In Indonesia, community acceptance and participation in solid waste management are assessed by the presence of a waste bank at the village or neighborhood level. This study aimed to find out the source, economic potency, and handling system of solid waste in a village setting. This study took place at Ketapang Village, Mauk Sub District, Tangerang Regency, Indonesia. This study evaluated the community participation in the waste bank in Ketapang Village, which is called, Sakumis Bersalaman Waste Bank, and its potential to manage solid waste and generate some profits for …

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Biodiversity Of The Blattopteran Fauna In The Chelia Cedar Forest (The Aures - Eastern Algeria), Nadia Aberkane, Sarra Habbachi, Wafa Habbachi, Nora Belkhiri, Naama Frah Dec 2021

Biodiversity Of The Blattopteran Fauna In The Chelia Cedar Forest (The Aures - Eastern Algeria), Nadia Aberkane, Sarra Habbachi, Wafa Habbachi, Nora Belkhiri, Naama Frah

Journal of Bioresource Management

The cedar forests in Algeria represent a model of forests very rich in entomological fauna and especially dictyopterans, notably blattopterans. In the cedar forest of Chelia in the Aurès Mountains, we chose three different sites according to altitude (2020 m, 1920 m, 1820 m) in order to collect existing cockroaches using the sight-hunting method (twice a month). The inventory allowed us to capture more than 1220 cockroaches and we were able to identify three genus (Dziriblatta, Phyllodromica ,Loboptera) and seven species: Dziriblatta stenoptera, Dziriblatta nigrivintris, Phyllodromica zebra, Pyllodromica trivittata, Phyllodromica sp, Loboptera angulata, Loboptera alluaudi, of which …

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Foreword From Handling Editor - 7th Edition, Ahyahudin Sodri Dec 2021

Foreword From Handling Editor - 7th Edition, Ahyahudin Sodri

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

We are delighted to present the 7th edition of JESSD, published in December 2021. We have selected seven of the best articles from Nigeria, Malaysia, Uganda, Tajikistan, and Japan for this edition that related with topic of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development.

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Flood Analysis And Hydraulic Competence Of Drainage Structures Along Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, Moses Kiwanuka, Seleshi Yilma, Joel Webster Mbujje, John Bosco Niyomukiza Dec 2021

Flood Analysis And Hydraulic Competence Of Drainage Structures Along Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, Moses Kiwanuka, Seleshi Yilma, Joel Webster Mbujje, John Bosco Niyomukiza

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

The occurrence of flooding events and the associated risks are increasing in the urban areas of most developing countries. Flooding in any circumstance causes major stresses on affected area’s economic, social and environmental regimes. Therefore, the current study presents a flood analysis and hydraulic competence of existing drainage structures on some selected roads of Addis Ababa City, after integration with Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit (AALRT) Drainage Systems. The existing side drains and cross drainage structures located within the study area were inspected and assessed to ascertain different aspects relating to their performance. Different watersheds were delineated. Hydrological analysis was …

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Composition, Population Structure And Regeneration Potential Of Tree Species In Oak-Dominated Mixed Forests Of Rajouri District In Jammu And Kashmir, India, Mohd Junaid Jazib, Javed Manzoor Dec 2021

Composition, Population Structure And Regeneration Potential Of Tree Species In Oak-Dominated Mixed Forests Of Rajouri District In Jammu And Kashmir, India, Mohd Junaid Jazib, Javed Manzoor

Journal of Bioresource Management

The study was carried out to explore the diversity and regeneration potential of trees species in mixed Oak forest of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir (India). A total of 20 tree species were recorded from the area dominated by various species of oak particularly Quercus leuchotrichophora. Quercus leuchotrichophora shows maximum values of density, basal cover and IVI. In different localities, it has different groups of associates like Q. floribunda, Q. semecarpifolia, Q. glauca, Buxux wallichiana, Pinus roxburghii, Aesculus indica, Rhododendron arboreum, etc. Majority of the species show very poor regeneration and thus demands for immediate implementation of appropriate conservation …

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Structure And Parasitism Of Egg-Batches Of The Pine Processionary Moth, Thaumetopoea Pityocampa In The Algerian Cedar Forests., Zineb Messaadia, Nabil Bertella, Naama Frah Dec 2021

Structure And Parasitism Of Egg-Batches Of The Pine Processionary Moth, Thaumetopoea Pityocampa In The Algerian Cedar Forests., Zineb Messaadia, Nabil Bertella, Naama Frah

Journal of Bioresource Management

Today, climate change is one of the greatest threats facing forest ecosystems. It directly influences the geographical distribution of insects and increases epidemics of harmful insects. The present work took place in this context. It aimed to contribute to the knowledge of egg parasitoids that could affect the evolution of the pine processionary caterpillar Thaumetopoea pityocampa, a major forest pest in Algeria and Mediterranean countries. The study was carried out on 120 batches of eggs taken from the Atlas cedar at two sites in the Chelia cedar zone (case of eastern Algeria) in 2017. It allowed the analysis of a …

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Valorisation Of The Effects Of Bioactive Compounds Of The Ethanolic Extract Of Ramalina Farinacea (Ramalinaceae) On The Development, Eating And Pupation Behavior Of Drosophila Melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae), Fatma Zohra Saadane, Nour El Imene Boublata, Sarra Habbachi, Abir Bouzar, Waffa Habbachi, Abderachid Slimani, Abdelkrim Tahraoui Dec 2021

Valorisation Of The Effects Of Bioactive Compounds Of The Ethanolic Extract Of Ramalina Farinacea (Ramalinaceae) On The Development, Eating And Pupation Behavior Of Drosophila Melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae), Fatma Zohra Saadane, Nour El Imene Boublata, Sarra Habbachi, Abir Bouzar, Waffa Habbachi, Abderachid Slimani, Abdelkrim Tahraoui

Journal of Bioresource Management

Plants are rich in bioactive chemical secondary metabolites and have proven insecticidal activity by killing or repelling insects. In this work, we aim to evaluate the direct and delayed effects of ethanolic plant extracts on the vinegar fly (Drosophila melanogaster). The treatment was performed by ingestion on second instar larvae (L2) to evaluate the impact of the ethanolic extract on development for 15 days and subsequently on the feeding behavior of the larvae. The results of this study indicate a slowing down of pupal growth until the adult stage, at the three concentrations (0.25 µg/ml, 0.5 µg/ml, 1.5 …

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Evaluation Of The Toxic Effects Of Aqueous Extracts Of Solanum Nigrum L.( Solanaceae ) On The Mortality And Development Of Drosophila Melanogaster (Diptera : Drosophilidae)., Makarem Rahat, Sara Habbachi, Ibtissem Samai, Wafa Habbachi, Abir Bouzar, Saliha Benhissen, Abdelkrim Tahraoui Dec 2021

Evaluation Of The Toxic Effects Of Aqueous Extracts Of Solanum Nigrum L.( Solanaceae ) On The Mortality And Development Of Drosophila Melanogaster (Diptera : Drosophilidae)., Makarem Rahat, Sara Habbachi, Ibtissem Samai, Wafa Habbachi, Abir Bouzar, Saliha Benhissen, Abdelkrim Tahraoui

Journal of Bioresource Management

Solanum nigrum is a plant that has therapeutic properties of the Solanaceae family. It is used extensively in traditional medicine but also as a bio-insecticide to control insect pests. Some parts of this plant can be very toxic to livestock and humans. In the present study, the direct and delayed toxic effects of aqueous extracts of S. nigrum on the mortality and development of Drosophila melanogaster were investigated. For this study, an extraction method including decoction is adopted to extract the active principles from the leaves of S. nigrum. The treatment was carried out by ingestion on 2nd instar …

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Do Socio-Demographic Factors And Sources Of Information Relate To Climate Change Awareness? Evidence From Afrobarometer Round 7 Data, Ayodeji P. Ifegbesan, Razaq O. Azeez, Sesan Mabekoje Dec 2021

Do Socio-Demographic Factors And Sources Of Information Relate To Climate Change Awareness? Evidence From Afrobarometer Round 7 Data, Ayodeji P. Ifegbesan, Razaq O. Azeez, Sesan Mabekoje

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Climate change has been considered the most significant environmental catastrophe which is currently threatening human survival. Like the rest of other countries on the African continent, climate change in Nigeria has debilitating effects on both the people and the community due to vulnerability and poor coping capability of the people. Numerous studies related to the problem of rising temperatures in Africa are now being carried out and documented. However, only a little research evidence is available, particularly from Nigeria, regarding the way socio-demographic factors and sources of information are related to climate change awareness. The Afrobarometer Round 7 data for …

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The Impact Of Socioeconomic Factors On Public Health Care Expenditure In Asean Countries, Hui Nee Au Yong, Yi Ling Chong, Qi Hui Ng, Jen Hee Tan, Yuan Yuan Tay Dec 2021

The Impact Of Socioeconomic Factors On Public Health Care Expenditure In Asean Countries, Hui Nee Au Yong, Yi Ling Chong, Qi Hui Ng, Jen Hee Tan, Yuan Yuan Tay

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

This study focuses on the macroeconomic, environmental, and socioeconomic determinants that would bring an impact on the healthcare. The ASEAN countries' economic growth, carbon emissions, urban population, and energy consumption are hypothesized to be correlated with healthcare expenditure. This study aims to investigate the impact of each factor affecting healthcare expenditure in these six ASEAN countries. The study looks into six ASEAN countries, i.e. Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam for the period of 2010-2014. A panel data analysis was conducted to meet the objectives of this study. To test the stationarity of the data, panel unit root …

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Teknik Yang Paling Dominan Pada Pertandingan Futsal Putra Profesional, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma Dec 2021

Teknik Yang Paling Dominan Pada Pertandingan Futsal Putra Profesional, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui teknik yang paling dominan digunakan pada pertandingan futsal putra profesional. Penelitian ini termasuk pada jenis kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Sampel yang digunakan berjumlah empat tim liga futsal putra profesional dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji frekuensi dan presentase dari teknik yang paling sering digunakan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa frekuensi penggunaan teknik passing sebanyak 2181 kali, control sebanyak 1853 kali, dribbling sebanyak 422 kali, shooting sebanyak 238 kali, feinting sebanyak 92 kali, heading sebanyak 25 kali, shielding sebanyak 56 kali, turning sebanyak 17 kali, dan chipping sebanyak …

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The Effect Of Uphill And Downhill Exercise On Soccer Player's Leg Power, Stanis Krisyanto, Hari Amirullah Rachman Dec 2021

The Effect Of Uphill And Downhill Exercise On Soccer Player's Leg Power, Stanis Krisyanto, Hari Amirullah Rachman

Jurnal Keolahragaan

The uphill and downhill training method is one of the exercises that must be applied because it is an important component in the success of the soccer game. The objectives were to examine (1) the difference in the effect of uphill and downhill training on leg power, (2) the difference between players with high and low leg strength on leg power; and (3) the interaction between uphill and downhill training with leg strength (high and low) on leg power of football players. This type of research is an experiment with 2 x 2 factorial. The sample of Sleman United football …

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Analisis Biomekanika Free Throw Basket Sesuai Kaidah Dave Hopla, Fajar Awang Irawan, Wisnu Kerta Raharja, Tafriyadhur Risa Billah, Mirza Arif Ma'dum Dec 2021

Analisis Biomekanika Free Throw Basket Sesuai Kaidah Dave Hopla, Fajar Awang Irawan, Wisnu Kerta Raharja, Tafriyadhur Risa Billah, Mirza Arif Ma'dum

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis gerakan free throw sesuai dengan kaidah Dave Hopla. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan eksperimen dengan teknik tes dan pengukuran. Total sampel berjumlah 5 atlet PPLP Basket Kota Semarang yang telah mengisi inform consent dan menyetujui prosedur penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan rata rata waktu pada tahap persiapan sebesar 0,53 ± 0,13 detik dengan sudut ayunan sebesar 120°. Gerakan awalan sudut lengan 90° dan rata rata waktu 0,25 ± 0,04 detik dengan sudut fleksi lutut sebesar 99,04 ± 0,04 derajat. Data pada tahap pelaksanaan untuk waktu yang diperoleh sebesar 0,29 ± 0,07 detik dengan sudut fleksi lengan …

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The Effect Of Skipping Combination With Body Weight Training On Cardiorespiratory Endurance And Body Mass Index (Bmi) As A Covid-19 Prevention Effort For Overweight Adolescents, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Rina Yuniana, Kukuh Wahyudin Pratama Dec 2021

The Effect Of Skipping Combination With Body Weight Training On Cardiorespiratory Endurance And Body Mass Index (Bmi) As A Covid-19 Prevention Effort For Overweight Adolescents, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Rina Yuniana, Kukuh Wahyudin Pratama

Jurnal Keolahragaan

This study aims to determine the effect of skipping combination with body weight training on cardiorespiratory endurance and BMI as an effort to prevent Covid 19 for overweight adolescents. This research is an experimental research. In this study, treatment was given in the form of skipping exercise combined with body weight training for 8 weeks with a frequency of 3 times / week, an intensity of 60%-70% MHR with a duration of 30 minutes. The population in this study were teenagers. Sampling was done by purposive sampling on adolescents aged between 17-21 years and overweight. Instrument used to measure VO2 …

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Petroleum System Of Gindi Basin And Mubarak Sub-Basin, Qarun Concession, Western Desert, Egypt, Mostafa Hussien, Tharwt Abdel Hafeez, Mohammad Fathy, Mohammad El Ghamry Dec 2021

Petroleum System Of Gindi Basin And Mubarak Sub-Basin, Qarun Concession, Western Desert, Egypt, Mostafa Hussien, Tharwt Abdel Hafeez, Mohammad Fathy, Mohammad El Ghamry

Al-Azhar Bulletin of Science

The study area is located to the west-southwest of Cairo, which includes Qarun and East Bahariya Concessions. Two main prolific sedimentary basins included; Gindi and Mubarak basins. Geophysical and 3D seismic data integrated with well logs, as well as geochemical data from 5 wells, all resulted in an accurate delineation of the structure traps and a reassessment of the elements of the petroleum system in this area. Mentioned basins are formed as a result of Late Cretaceous wrench tectonics. Such tectonic regime was responsible for generating oil entrapment and conduit faults in Cretaceous reservoirs. Detailed geochemical analysis proved that the …

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Lineaments Detection And Groundwater Exploration Using Gis And Geo-Electric Data At Wadi El-Asyuti Area, Eastern Desert, Egypt., Ashraf Abdo, Hassan Sabet, Mohamed Mebed Dec 2021

Lineaments Detection And Groundwater Exploration Using Gis And Geo-Electric Data At Wadi El-Asyuti Area, Eastern Desert, Egypt., Ashraf Abdo, Hassan Sabet, Mohamed Mebed

Al-Azhar Bulletin of Science

Geo-electric and GIS data toWadi El-Asyutiarea, central Eastern Desert, Egypt have been used for identify the different lineaments and possibilities of the occurrence of the groundwater.Shaded relief maps were developed from the digital elevation model (DEM) which used for identifying the lineaments. Geomatica software extracted the lineaments at the final maps with NW-SE direction.Meanwhile the geologic fault trends derived from geologic map take NW-SE, WNW-ESE, N-S and ENE-WSW directions. Twenty two electric resistivity soundings were conducted in the study area and three cross sections. Drilled well is near from VES-22. Geo-electric and drilling results reflected three layers. The first one …

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The Effect Of Drill Exercise And Reaction Speed On The Drive Accuracy Of Beginner Table Tennis Athletes, Suisdareni Suisdareni, Tomoliyus Tomoliyus Dec 2021

The Effect Of Drill Exercise And Reaction Speed On The Drive Accuracy Of Beginner Table Tennis Athletes, Suisdareni Suisdareni, Tomoliyus Tomoliyus

Jurnal Keolahragaan

This study aimed to test (1) the differences of drill practice effect of a constant set of rising repetition and rising set of repetition continually on drive accuracy (forehand and backhand drive) for the beginner table tennis athletes, (2) the differences of the effect of high and low reaction speed on the drive accuracy (forehand and backhand drive) for the beginner table tennis athletes in Yogyakarta, and (3) the relation between drill practice and reaction speed on improving the drive accuracy (forehand and backhand drive) for the beginner table tennis athletes in Yogyakarta. This research used an experiment with a …

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The Effect Of Brain Vitalization Exercise On Muscle Strength And Endurance In People With Dementia, Mustika Fitri, Ajeng Fauziyah, Hana Astria Nur Dec 2021

The Effect Of Brain Vitalization Exercise On Muscle Strength And Endurance In People With Dementia, Mustika Fitri, Ajeng Fauziyah, Hana Astria Nur

Jurnal Keolahragaan

This study aims to determine the effect of brain vitalization exercise on muscle strength and endurance in people with dementia. The pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design was used in this study. Purposive sampling technique was used in this study, then a sample of 31 people with dementia was obtained from a population of 78 people in Cibeunying Kidul District. The Arm Curl Test instrument is used in research that aims to measure arm muscle strength and Chair Stand Test which aims to measure leg muscle endurance. The data analysis technique in this study used Paired Sample T Test …

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Pengembangan Instrumen Tes Dribbling Pada Permainan Futsal Menggunakan Teknologi Mikrokontroler Arduino, Randy Febri Tauba, Bafirman Hb Dec 2021

Pengembangan Instrumen Tes Dribbling Pada Permainan Futsal Menggunakan Teknologi Mikrokontroler Arduino, Randy Febri Tauba, Bafirman Hb

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat prototipe instrumen tes dribbling futsal menggunakan teknologi mikrokontroler arduino yang terhubung dengan aplikasi android. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development). Subjek penelitian adalah Pemain Futsal SMA N 1, 2 dan 9 Sijunjung, Kecamatan Sijunjung, Kabupaten Sijunjung, Sumatera Barat. Untuk Validasi alat oleh tiga orang ahli yaitu ahli Evaluasi dan Tes Pengukuran, Ahli Futsal, dan Ahli IT. Pengembangan instrumen tes dribbling futsal ini dilakukan dengan uji kelompok kecil dengan sampel 15 orang putra dan uji kelompok besar dengan sampel 45 orang putra. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode validitas ahli dengan penilaian menggunakan instrumen …

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The Benefits Of Astaxanthin To Improve Pain Relief In Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: An Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial, Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon, Mary Rose Angelina Budi Harsana Dec 2021

The Benefits Of Astaxanthin To Improve Pain Relief In Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: An Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial, Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon, Mary Rose Angelina Budi Harsana

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Treatment of diabetic neuropathy is still carried out by providing symptomatic therapy, which only improves ± 50% of the total symptoms felt by patients, but does not tackle the underlying causes of the disease. Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic carotenoid that could be an additional treatment option. We aimed to measure the effectiveness of administering astaxanthin as an additional therapy to improve the impact of pain and discomfort experienced daily by diabetes mellitus patients with painful diabetic neuropathy. We conducted a randomized experimental study with an open label design of 36 patients who had been diagnosed with …

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Comparative Analytical Study Of Phytochemicals In Selected Antidiabetic Medicinal Plant Seeds In Sri Lanka, Gowri Rajkumar, Mihiri Rangika Jayasinghe, Vinotha Sanmugarajah Dec 2021

Comparative Analytical Study Of Phytochemicals In Selected Antidiabetic Medicinal Plant Seeds In Sri Lanka, Gowri Rajkumar, Mihiri Rangika Jayasinghe, Vinotha Sanmugarajah

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Medicinal plants are universally used in the management of various diseases in different medical practices. A varied diversity of compounds extracted from plants may show anticancer, antibacterial, and antidiabetic activities. Comparative laboratory studies and scientific approach of efficacy related to phytochemicals found in medicinal plants in Sri Lanka have not been reported yet. This study aims to evaluate the phytochemicals in selected four different plant seeds such as Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Brassica alba (L.) Rabenh, Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Nigella sativa L., which are used in the management of diabetes mellitus in Sri Lanka. The ethanol extracts of …

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Molecular Characterization Of Proteus Spp. From Patients Admitted To Hospitals In Erbil City, Treska Dh. Kamil, Sanaria F. Jarjes Dec 2021

Molecular Characterization Of Proteus Spp. From Patients Admitted To Hospitals In Erbil City, Treska Dh. Kamil, Sanaria F. Jarjes

Polytechnic Journal

The study was carried out to detect the identity of Proteus spp. isolated from various clinical specimens in Erbil City by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Specimens were of urine, wounds swabs, burn swabs, vaginal swabs, ear swabs, eye swabs, and sputum. Fifty-one Proteus isolates, (47) Proteus mirabilis, and (4) Proteus vulgaris, were undergone PCR assay using specific primers, targeting the genes ureR and Urease C (ureC), that encode for urease enzyme as a virulence factor of Proteus species. It was found that all isolates of Proteus mirabilis yielded positive result for ureR gene with an amplicon length of 225 …

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Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii Immunoglobulin G And Immunoglobulin M Antibodies Among Leukemia Patients In Erbil City-Kurdistan Region/Iraq By Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Technique, Hemdad H. Mawlood Dec 2021

Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii Immunoglobulin G And Immunoglobulin M Antibodies Among Leukemia Patients In Erbil City-Kurdistan Region/Iraq By Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Technique, Hemdad H. Mawlood

Polytechnic Journal

The current study was revealed the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgM among different types of leukemia (Acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma [HL], multiple myeloma [MM], non-HL [NHL], and chronic myeloid leukemia) from male and female patients in different age groups (18–≥48 years) using indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The results of 140 cases of different types of leukemia showed the highest T. gondii IgG (44.44%) among MM leukemia whereas T. gondii IgM highest (12.5%) among NHL leukemia. Significant (P ≤ 0.01) differences between T. gondii antibodies and age group were recorded, that increased with the …

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The Allelopathic Potential Of Foliar Application Of Aqueous Extracts Of Chickpea On Growth And Yield Of Chickpea, Kawa A. Ali, Kawa K. Miran Dec 2021

The Allelopathic Potential Of Foliar Application Of Aqueous Extracts Of Chickpea On Growth And Yield Of Chickpea, Kawa A. Ali, Kawa K. Miran

Polytechnic Journal

A pot experiment was executed in the college of science, Salahaddin university glass house to investigate the allelopathic potentiality of aqueous chickpea Cicer arietinum L. seed extracts that was foliar sprayed on chickpea plants 45 days after sowing to estimate growth, yield, yield components, and seeds chemical characteristics. Results showed that the allelopathic effect was significant on chickpea plant height, number of pods per plant, seeds per pod, shoot dry weight, seed yield per plant, biological yield per plant, harvest index, hundred seeds weight, nitrogen, protein, and phosphorus content. The allelopathic effect was on its own species, and the effect …

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Assessment Of Child Physical Abuse Among Mothers In Mala A Fandi Health Care Centre/Erbil City, Hanaa O. Saadi, Yasin K. Amin, Abass A. Ahmed Dec 2021

Assessment Of Child Physical Abuse Among Mothers In Mala A Fandi Health Care Centre/Erbil City, Hanaa O. Saadi, Yasin K. Amin, Abass A. Ahmed

Polytechnic Journal

Child physical abuse is an important cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality and is associated with major physical and mental health problems that can extend into adulthood. The main research purpose was to assess sociodemographic characteristics of mothers and find out the most common types and physical abuse among children. This descriptive study is conducted on Mothers of Abused Child at Mala A fandi Health Care Centre in Erbil city of Kurdistan region of Iraq. A convenient sampling was used to choose 100 Mothers who visited particular health center. Questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting data from Mothers …

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Influence Of Mixture Proportions On Fresh And Mechanical Properties Of Self-Consolidating Concrete, Ghafur H. Ahmed Dec 2021

Influence Of Mixture Proportions On Fresh And Mechanical Properties Of Self-Consolidating Concrete, Ghafur H. Ahmed

Polytechnic Journal

Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is a concrete that able to flow and consolidate under its own weight, and it is cohesive enough to fill spaces of almost any size and shape without segregation or bleeding. In this study, workability and strength characteristics of seven SCC mixes were examined and compared with two additional vibrated mixes of normal and high strength. For this purpose, the flowability, deformability, and passing ability of fresh concrete mixes were tested through slump test, slump flow, T500, and the J-ring tests. Furthermore, the hardened concrete specimens were tested for mechanical properties with the variation in shape and …

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Molecular Phylodiagnosis Of Taenia Hydatigena From Stray Dogs In Erbil Province-Kurdistan Region/Iraq, Zuber I. Hassan Dec 2021

Molecular Phylodiagnosis Of Taenia Hydatigena From Stray Dogs In Erbil Province-Kurdistan Region/Iraq, Zuber I. Hassan

Polytechnic Journal

Taenia hydatigena is one of the most prevalent taeniid species of livestock and dogs. A total of 52 fecal samples were collected from September 2019 to May 2020. The highest prevalence rate was observed in Rural area (21.15%, 11/52), as compared to Urban area (15.38%, 8/52). Nineteen (9 males and 10 females) out of 52 dogs were infected with T. hydatigena; there were no significant differences in prevalence based on molecular technique was observed between females (19.23%) and males (17.31%). The DNA’s of taeniid eggs were extracted, amplified, and sequenced by targeting of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1). …

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Growth Of (Platanus Orientalis L.) Seedlings Under Different Drought Stress Condition Dec 2021

Growth Of (Platanus Orientalis L.) Seedlings Under Different Drought Stress Condition

Polytechnic Journal

A lath house study was performed in order that understand the adjustment responses to three different water conditions of Platanus orientalis L. seedlings trying to make them able to adjust to new under dry conditions. Eight months seedlings were exposed to three water regimes (90, 60 and 30% water holding capacity [WHC]) were used r with a completely randomize design. The following parameters were measured; seedling height, leaf area, total chlorophyll content in the leaves, root length, root to shoot ratio, total dry mass, and leaf area ratio. It is found that water stress significantly reduced height and base diameter …

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