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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a musculoskeletal disease characterized by severe pain in the lower back that originates in the spine’s muscles, nerves, and other organs. Adults experience 50-80 percent of the symptoms, and it is the leading cause of disability when compared to other diseases. One...

Both milling force and temperature are the key influence factor of thin-wall part deformation. Therefore, to study the influence of milling parameters including milling speed, feed per tooth, radial depth of cutting and axial depth of cutting on milling force and temperature in the cutting process the...

This paper explores the relationship between trade, trade liberalization, and exports diversification in developing and Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The non-parametric analyses indicate that developing countries that are more open to trade (based on trade intensity) tend to have more diversified...

In this paper we bring forward various kinds of methods to enhance the production of remain oil on the wells completed by limited entry fracturing through the analysis of the number of layers to be employed, remain oil distribution and the capacity of production of the wells.These methods are fracturing...

Cycle rickshaw is one of the modes of paratransit transportation that has advantages in supporting the sustainability of the transportation system in Klojen District, Malang City. However, the provision of cycle rickshaw that is not in accordance to the needs of the community in Klojen District causes...

Green ammonia offers a zero direct CO₂ emission pathway compared to conventional production, addressing the need for industrial decarbonization. PT Green Ammonia Indonesia (GAI) is developing a 300 metric ton per day plant in North Kalimantan powered by renewable hydroelectric energy from the Kayan River....

This paper is the part of a large-scale project concerning studying of bovine leukemia virus biological diversity and of the influence of BLV structural characteristics on virulence and hematolytic blood parameters of infected animals in Western Siberia. This part is devoted to the study of the influence...

Background: The Arteriograph is a cuff-based oscillometric device for non-invasive assessment of central systolic blood pressure (cSBP), aortic augmentation index (Aix) and aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV). Reproducibility of Arteriograph measurements and the agreement with SphygmoCor in diabetic patients...

Apart from peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), umbilical cord blood (UCB) is now a recognized source of stem cells for transplantation. UCB is an especially important source of stem cells for minority populations, which would otherwise be unable to find appropriately matched adult donors. UCB has fewer...

Papaya is an important commercial crop in various industrial sectors. Calina is the predominant variety liked by many communities and growers in Indonesia because of its superior traits and relatively stable price. In its cultivation, phytophagous mites infestations tremendously decrease the yield of...

A new life must be carried out in all aspects, including adjusting to the new order of all levels of education, including early childhood education institutions. The biggest problem is the sustainability of the organization and the continuity of early childhood to continue the education process at the...

Objective: Different diagnostic criteria limit comparisons between populations in the prevalence of diastolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. We aimed to compare across populations age-specific echocardiographic criteria for diastolic LV dysfunction as well as their correlates and prevalence. Methods:...

The rising prevalence of obesity is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Because it can induce weight loss, metformin, a long-used drug for treating diabetes, is used as an off-label medication for the treatment of obesity. However, the mechanism underlying this effect...

This writing aims to explore some literature about traditional dance-based aerobic exercise to improve cognitive abilities. Many factors contribute to a person’s cognitive decline, including aging and lack of physical activity. The physical activity discussed here is aerobic exercise. Physical activity...

This research aims to compare two types of batteries, namely lithium-ion batteries and lead-acid batteries, in the application of electric vehicles. The simulation method carried out is to use the MATLAB/Simulink application to measure the performance parameters of the two types of batteries by comparing...

One of the problems encountered by coastal sandy land is the high concentration of salt which can cause limited water uptake, and ion poisoning to the plants. Silica is potential nutrient to solve salinity problem in coastal sandy land. The objectives of this experiment are to examine the effect of salinity...

SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) signifies the FinTech quality in innovation, growth and environment. The author has collected feedback from faculty members to improve the perception of research and innovation in Conventional Higher Education Institutions. Partial Least Squares-SEM was...

P2P lending is a part of fintech where the public can request small loans without the common procedures of a conventional bank. There are many issues that arise from the lack of regulations and information on P2P lending which are mostly negative. In this paper, we analyze the public perspective of P2P...

Transportation is one of the most important elements in the economy aspect, because transportation is closely related to community activities, especially in urban areas. The purpose of this study is to provide city transportation data, namely the Vehicle Operating Costs (VOC) of 15 existing routes, and...

This study aims to investigate the effects of product knowledge and rational motives on consumer’s decisio n to purchase Eiger products. The sample in this study was taken as many as 45 respondents using non-probability sampling technique. To collect data, this study employed various methods including...

Bangladesh, located in a seismically active region, faces significant earthquake risks, particularly in high seismic zones like Sylhet. The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) provides design guidelines, including the equivalent static load method and dynamic analysis method, to ensure structural...

Nusantara is the nickname for Indonesia a country that has many islands intertwined with a very wide ocean. The ocean area has an area of 5,877,879 square kilometers which is almost three times that of the land area, which is 2,012,402 square kilometers. The Indonesian mainland is divided into large...

Log hauling is a critical and cost-intensive stage in timber harvesting operations. In Indonesia’s natural forests, log hauling is mechanized by using logging trucks to enhance efficiency and productivity. This study aimed to calculate the productivity, cost, and efficiency of log hauling in natural...

Inappropriate use of diction in text messages can be very risky because it can lead to misunderstanding and somehow affect politeness in communication. This research aims to discover the diction errors in Indonesian students’ English messages to their lecturers and the factors behind them. 32 WhatsApp...

Labyrinth ring, an integral component of pump-turbines, exert significant influence on the safe and stable operation of the unit. Presently, research into the operational mechanisms of labyrinth ring configurations is relatively limited. This study employs orthogonal numerical simulation to investigate...

This study aims to examine the effects of work motivation, work competence, and training and development on employee performance in manufacturing companies. A quantitative research approach was employed using an explanatory survey design. Data were collected from 209 employees working in manufacturing...

Background: Mid-life cardiovascular risk factors may be detrimental to cognitive function in later life; however results are inconsistent. We investigated the impact of mid-life blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and obesity on cognitive function. Methods: In a community based sample aged 49.6±6years:...

We have analyzed Russian and global experience of investing in housing. We reviewed the fundraising models existing in the Russian real-estate market: mortgage and equity construction. The paper analyzes some statistics relating to the state-of-the-art in housing construction in the Siberian Federal...

To ascertain Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR), Early NMR (ENMR), Late NMR (LNMR), Corrected NMR (cNMR), and causes of neonatal mortality in a major tertiary care private maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) set up in Saudi Arabia. This was a retrospective analysis of hospital data. We ascertained...

Purpose: Delirium is a frequent occurrence amongst Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, but studies on its causes are sparse and its risk factors vary from disease to disease. Here, in this study, an attempt was made to investigate the factors associated with the prognosis of delirium in the ICU. Methods:...

This research originated from the Covid-19 pandemic that began in February 2020. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Indonesian economy has experienced a significant decline, especially the MSMEs in Indonesia, so the authors are interested in examining the correlation among innovation, risk-taking, competitive...

Introduction: Arterial remodeling is an adaptive phenomenon aimed at maintaining circumferential wall stress (CWS) within operating limits. It is characterized by widening of the inter-adventitial diameter (IAD) and increases in intima-media thickness (IMT). This process is maladaptive when CWS increases...

The objective of this research is to evaluate the technical efficiency of Cameroon’s 8 public universities (i.e., their ability to use a minimum of resources to produce a maximum of results). The data used come from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and cover the period from 2013 to 2018. Based...

XYZ Company is a subsidiary of ABC Tbk, operating in the property sector. The accounting unit is a crucial part of XYZ Company and is responsible for financial management. The challenges faced by the accounting unit include the lack of an interconnected system linking various units, resulting in the...

This research aims to investigate teachers’ perception of the effective use of Google Translate (GT) in students’ writing. This research employs a qualitative approach, specifically descriptive qualitative design. The participants of this research were six teachers of an English Education Department...

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of Malay translated version of the brief questionnaire of smoking urges (QSU-Brief). The translation procedure was done following the standard guidelines. The reliability and validity of the Malaysian version scale were evaluated based on the data...

The rational use of limited land resources is of great importance to the division of land space and the coordination of man land relationship, strictly implement the ecological function orientation of Karst mountain area, on the basis of scientifically defining three kinds of space: Town, agriculture...

This study aims to determine the amount of production and income of apple farming varieties from a financial perspective. The results of the study showed that the initial investment in the farming of a Manalagi apple was IDR 20,335,000, and the average production cost per year is IDR 26.263.742.50. Monoculture...

This survey research aims to explore the challenges of using technology in Physical Education. The data was taken through a survey using an open-ended questionnaire that has been distributed through Google forms which were distributed over two months and five days. The population is 49 Physical Education...

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic affects greatly all aspects of life, including the tourism sector. The pandemic affects traveler’s motivation in planning their canceled trip on a chosen destination. This paper aims to give alternatives in tourism using a virtual-based tourist destination in Indonesia....

In many countries in the world, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) in adults varies greatly between and within countries. Although it does not cause fatal effects, AR can affect the quality of life both socially and financially. Aims of this research was to determine the differences in the prevalence...

Learning English as an international language has changed a new paradigm in learning in the Covid-19 pandemic era, both synchronously and asynchronously so that digital literacy and student learning styles are increasing. This research aims to describe the condition of digital literacy and student learning...

The goal of this research is to analyze the vegetative development and yield of cassava in diverse populations, as well as the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER). This research was carried out from June 2022 to March 2023 at the field of the “Vegetable Seed Production Unit” (“UPBS”), Sekincau Subdistrict, West...

Technology has “two sides of a same coin”. Technology and digitalization transformation are inevitable in the 21st century because it has been in every aspect of life, where 21st century is called a time period known as VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), due to its robust, and...

Ambon Bay is divided into two main parts, namely the Inner Ambon Bay (IAB) and the Outer Ambon Bay (OAB). The quality of Ambon Bay waters continues to decline along with increased activity around the bay. This study aims to determine the health quality of the waters around Ambon Bay from a microbiological...

Our work involves developing a spatial modeling approach to enhance health- care facility placement within rapidly urbanizing regions through identification of vulnerable zones where health care accessibility lags behind building construction growth. To measure healthcare services in identified zones,...

Tourism is a strategic sector that contributes significantly to GDP and employment, so it needs to be managed sustainably by paying attention to social, cultural, and environmental values. Halal tourism has emerged as a form of value tourism per Sharia principles. Indonesia has excellent development...

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often recognized only after symptoms become severe enough to require urgent care. Digital approaches may support earlier detection through symptom reporting, home physiological monitoring, mobile decision support, and wearable activity...

Background: Arterial stiffness is increased with chronic inflammatory disorders. The reduction of inflammation by immunomodulatory therapy is associated with a restoration of arterial function. Objectives: To determine whether carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) is increased in subjects with...

IGFs and their binding proteins are increasingly recognized as important in understanding the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. During the transition from premenopause to postmenopause, many women experience weight gain, hence we hypothesized that circulating growth hormones can play a role in...