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Rice production in South Kalimantan experienced diminishment in recent years. One of the problems that created this issue was the decline of soil fertility. Application of synthetic fertilizers in a long term would decline the soil fertility and subsequently diminished the productivity of rice field....

Background: Recent studies proposed that deceleration in pulse wave velocity (PWV) following hyperemia might reflect arterial distensibility and endothelial function. We therefore investigated methodological aspects and clinical determinants of newly proposed indexes of such flow-mediated slowing (FMS)...

The success of attitudes, behavior, affection for parents can be formed through the development of a child’s brain. This is because parents always give love and good parenting. In order to improve the ability to speak, think, motor, creative, noble innovation at the age of 0-6 years in PAUD, must be...

Background: Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is predictive of cardiovascular outcomes but clinical interpretation is confounded by blood pressure (BP) interaction. This study proposes a method for PWV pressure dependency measurement suitable for routine clinical or research use. Methods:...

Introduction: Pressure-Velocity (PU) loops obtained in the descending thoracic aorta (PU-loopsdes) could estimate left ventricular afterload with two remarkable angles: β and GALA (Global Afterload Angle) [1].The aim of this study is to compare PU-loops measured in the ascending aorta (PU-loopsasc) versus...

The research purposes were to analyze land use’s effect on soil physical properties and measure several lands’ soil quality index in the Bulili plateau. Its conducted on three types of land use consisted of a mixed plantation, maize plantation, and forest. Soil sampling at each type of land use was carried...

The western region of Mongolia is the homeland of a number of endangered species, among them saiga and snow leopard. This region supports healthy populations of threatened wildlife. Therefore, this investigation is significant in detecting the quality and degradation of habitat for this region. The aim...

The baby’s skin is very sensitive, so it is prone to infection or suffering from allergies or fungi and bacteria. Skin disorders that often occur in babies are characterized by the appearance of prickly heat, irritation, diaper rash, or eczema. The prevalence of diaper rash in infants aged 0–12 months...

The rise in temperature induces alterations in the unfrozen water content(ωu) at the soil-rock mixture and concrete interface, leading to a subsequent deterioration in interfacial strength. In this study, rough concrete surfaces were fabricated via 3D printing technology, and composite specimens comprising...

Addressing the endeavor to diminish maternal and neonatal mortality (0–28 days) is crucial, given that the rates of maternal and infant mortality have not yet met the targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study seeks to assess the efficacy of the E-Health Birth Planning and Complication...

One of the active ingredients of herbicide is Glyphosate (N- (phosphonomethyl) glycine) which is widely used in plantation land. Herbicide residues will accumulate in agricultural products, pollution in the environment (water, air and soil), poisoning in humans both acute and chronic that have an impact...

The effect of adding Mahogany leaves as a source of tannins in feed on nutrient intake and digestibility in merino sheep was determined in this study. This study used 12 male sheep with an average body weight of 30 to 35 kg. They were confined in individual cages and given feed two times a day. To separate...

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in the world was only 36% in 2016, while the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia was 37.3%. This achievement still does not meet the target that has been set, which is 80%. This study aims to determine...

Introduction: At the end of 2019, Mulyoharjo village in Pemalang regency, Indonesia, had not reached an Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and diarrhea was frequent in the area. Some houses located by the river have no septic tank and dispose of the stool to the river. The local river water was contaminated,...

Composite materials are essential in the automotive and aerospace industries due to their abiity to reduce weight and offer cost competitiveness. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) nanocomposites are particularly well-suited for these applications. In this study, we explore the potential of pandanus tectorius,...

Alkali-activated materials, renowned for their cost-effectiveness and environmentally friendly characteristics, are emerging as promising alternatives to conventional cement-based materials in the construction sector. This study formulates a tailored alkali-activated mortar (AAM) by integrating waste...

Objectives: The overall impact of resistance-type exercises and chronic physical activity on the modulation of arterial stiffness has been well characterized; however, the impact of acute aerobic exercise remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to synthesize evidence pertaining to acute changes in arterial...

Changing from supine to a seated position creates an orthostatic challenge due to the effects of gravity on the distribution of blood. This redistribution of volume unloads baroreceptors and may evoke sympathetic activation. The sympathetic activation may lead to increases in arterial stiffness, but...

We study the complex Riccati tensor equation DcG + GCG - R = 0 on a geodesic c on a Riemannian 3-manifold. This non-linear equation appears in the study of Gaussian beams. Gaussian beams are asymptotic solutions to hyperbolic equations that at each time instant are concentrated around one point in space....

by the methods of literature, experiment method, the experiment in teaching reform of teaching methods, using the methods of the mental skill training in goal setting training, has the influence to the Haunches Science and Technology College 2008 Dance Sport Specialized Course Students Eq. The result...

The article presents the methodology of realization of the public-private partnership mechanism in cultural industry, balanced in terms of the correlation between risks and responsibility. This mechanism will allow to reduce costs, ensure investment and lower the risk level in the industry of culture,...

The mangroves in Langsa are a vital asset with economic and ecological value, supporting coastal communities and preserving habitats. Sustainable management is crucial due to their dual role. This research assesses water quality in Langsa’s mangrove forests using Sentinel-2 imagery focusing on TSS, temperature,...

Introduction: Despite advances in revascularization, treatments for critical limb ischemia (CLI) have been largely unsuccessful. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and nitric oxide (NO), are endogenous gasotransmitters which exert potent vasodilatory and proangiogenic effects. Recent experimental evidence suggest...

Purpose: Central Blood Pressure (CBP) is a better cardiovascular risk indicator than brachial pressure [1]. However, gold standard CBP measurements require an invasive catheter. We propose an approach to estimate CBP non-invasively from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data coupled with a non-invasive...

Background: Korean Panax Red Ginseng (KPRG) is known to enhance endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation by activating eNOS. Activation of Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) is implicated in endothelial dysfunction in part through destabilization of eNOS mRNA. This study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled,...

Azolla microphylla and Pistia stratiotes were type of plants which used as alternative to remove pollutant from contaminated water. This study aimed to determine efficiency of Azolla microphylla and Pistia stratiotes as phytoremediator of Pb. These plants were grown in 14 days under hydroponic system...

The body's immune system plays a significant role in fighting viruses that enter the body. One way to increase immunity is by providing adequate intake for the body, one of which is vitamin C. Food sources containing vitamin C are important in supporting immunity because they serve as antioxidants....

Background: Arterial stiffness (AS) is a highly prognostic risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and eGFR in patients under the risk of cardiovascular disease. Methods: This was a retrospective study...

In terms of a 3-Lie algebra and the classical Poisson bracket {Bn,L} of the dKP hierarchy, a special 3-bracket {Bm,Bn,L} is proposed. When m = 0 or m = 1, the 3-lax equation ∂L∂t={Bm,Bn,L} is the dKP hierarchy and the corresponding proof is given. Meanwhile, for the generalized case (m,n), the generalized...

Increasing hydrophobicity and antioxidant activity was an effort to improve the quality of edible film. Adding durian seed flour (DSF) and microemulsion was expected to increase cassava starch (CS)-based edible film properties. The objective of this research was learned about the effect of DSF and microemulsion...

Changes in central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness are associated with augmented cardiovascular risks and have been reported in obese adults with metabolic syndrome. It is unclear whether this observation may also be present in young healthy obese adults with normal metabolic profile. Objectives:...

Based on finite difference time domain (FDTD) method, a monoaxial anisotropic perfectly matched layer was used as absorbing boundary condition, a gauss pulse signal with a bandwidth of 0-10GHz and a peak value of 1V was used as excite source, the impedance of microstrip was 50 , excitation signal source...

This study aims to determine the utilization of papaya leaf flour (Carica papaya L) on performance, live weight, internal organs (liver and kidney) and abdominal fat in KUB chickens. This study used 100 chickens and this research method used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 5 treatments and...

In this research we explore the feasibility of using commercial gasoline to extract the ethanol from the ethanol solution to produce gasohol. The experiment simulated a 3-stage countercurrent extraction process. Commercial unleaded gasoline with various octane number (92,95,98) was used as solvent to...

The objective of this research is to design and to develop an electronic control and monitoring systems for a Brushless DC (BLDC) motor that is employed to run a two wheels electric-bike by integrating the android smartphone and microcontroller via Bluetooth device. The overall research passed through...

Simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system which is a common method for scientific analysis. A model is required here to represent the key characteristics, behaviors and functions of the selected physical or abstract system or process. The global 3-D atmospheric model...

The research located in Sambutan TPA, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, with an area of ±350 m2. This study aims to interpret the resistivity and direction of the distribution of subsurface leachate using the resistivity method of the Wenner configuration with a track length of 90...

One of the popular UAV applications in the logistics sector is the use of UAVs as couriers to deliver goods to customers’ homes. In this application, the UAV must be able to follow the given trajectory while avoiding the existing obstacles to get to the customer’s house. To fulfill this, UAVs require...

I used Why-3000 compression servo testing device to do experiments about rock specimens fixed on different angle inclinations. This study systematically analyzed tensile mechanical property of layered rocks with different anchoring configurations at varied dip angle, experimental results show, under...

Background: Non-pharmacological management of hypertension includes regular exercises. Yoga has been pointed as effective on treatment of hypertension. Its many aspects like yoga poses (asanas), respiratory control (pranayamas), meditation and others have not yet been assessed separately to understant...

Despite the availability of plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin, the mortality and long-term morbidity from Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) remains significant. This study aimed to determine the short-term outcomes in patients with GBS admitted to an intensive care unit. A total of 27 patients...

The purpose of this research is to develop educational board games as well as learning initiatives in the environmental education approach. The research and development approach is used to be applied in the Kasepuhan traditional community around the Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java from January...

Hemodialysis is a kidney function replacement therapy that aims to remove metabolic waste or certain toxins from human blood circulation. Patients with chronic renal failure who undergo hemodialysis therapy will experience various problems such as psychological disorders, including Self-Concept Disorders,...

Citric acid is an organic acid and is highly used as a commercial product. The production of citric acid in Indonesia has not met its demand, a cheap and easy method of obtaining raw materials to boost its production is required. Submerged fermentation using Aspergillus niger is a prospective method...

Self-damping test and analysis for one type of diameter expanded conductor JLK/G1A-530(630)/45-33.75 are performed, and analytical expression and frequency response characteristics are obtained. Comparison and analysis between normal conductor JL/G1A-630/45-45/7 and diameter expanded conductor JLK/G1A-530(630)/45-33.75...

Audio watermarking is a technique of information insertion into an audio signal without altering the significant origin of the audio host. Audio watermarking is usually used to protect the copyright of a work in the form of songs, recording of state and other secrets to avoid irresponsible persons. Audio...

There has been an increase of the COVID-19 case in December, 2023. For this reason, learning from previous data is needed to anticipate so that the spike in COVID-19 cases does not happen again. This study aims to identify risk factors that influence the survival of COVID-19 patients using the Cox proportional...

Working mothers have many challenges because there are risks that must be faced. Mothers who have multiple roles often feel sad and guilty, because they can’t accompany their children’s development process due to work. Early childhood is often considered unruly and problematic phase. Parents consider...

Yam rot caused by fungal pathogens has been of great concern to farmers in Nigeria and farmers of South-South Geopolitical zone of Nigeria are not exempted of this yam spoilage plight. This study was carried out on yam cultivated and harvested in the South-South of Nigeria to isolate and identify eco-friendly...

The new GMA experimental platform based on grating sensors and modeling method with BP neural network are proposed. The various parameters of GMA in the working process, such as driving voltage, prestress, displacement, are gathered and the effects are analyzed, then BP neural network is used to build...