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Background: Crosstalk between large and small arteries has been suggested to partake in the microvascular complication development in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yet, data are scarce. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the crosstalk between large and small arteries in T2DM. Methods:...

Background: Diabetic complications increase with disease duration but little is known about the relationships between aortic stiffness and diabetes duration. Aim: to assess associations of diabetes mellitus (DM) duration and parameters of arterial stiffness in patients with arterial hypertension (AH)...

The renewable energy has received quite serious attention worldwide, this is because conventional energy sources are limited. Solar energy is a form of renewable energy that can be converted into electrical energy using photovoltaic modules. The performance of photovoltaic modules is very determining...

Aluminum-alumina composites are solid thermal energy storage (TES) materials characterized by high strength and hardness. Solar water heating system collectors can apply these composites due to their ability to operate at low temperatures. The addition of copper to aluminum-alumina composites is believed...

The diversity of brain disease can be attributed to the complexity of the nervous system. External, genetic, and epigenetic factors such as physical trauma, illness, and environmental factors can cause and worsen brain disease. The advancement of technology has led many to seek a lifestyle that is both...

Conventional packaging used in wet cakes has not optimally provided protection, thus impacting the safety of wet cakes and consumer convenience. Several studies on intelligent packaging formulations have been conducted, but not much has been done on consumer buying interest in the use of intelligent...

Hypertension, even when pharmaceutically controlled, may accelerate arterial stiffening and impair changes in blood flow necessary to support neural activity (neurovascular coupling [NVC]). Optimal NVC requires continuous, non-pulsatile flow, which is partially determined by extra- and intra-cranial...

This study aimed to analyze the influence of intellectual capital on the financial performance. Intellectual capital is an independent variable, which is represented by the Value Added Intellectual Capital (VAICTM), and financial performance is a dependent variable, which is measured by Return on Assets...

The composite lightweight aggregate concrete self-insulation block is prepared by pumice, polystyrene particles and other materials. The self-insulation block has dumbbell-shaped hole filled with polystyrene foam. Its preparation and molding process are studied in the test. The self-insulation blocks...

Objective: To investigate the influence of weight excess and blood pressure (BP) on vascular structure and function in a sample of obese children. Methods: We measured office and ambulatory BP (ABPM), carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), endothelial function by the Flow Mediated Dilation (FMD) technique,...

Generation Z is the latest among the current living and working generations. They appreciate individuality and have their own personal style as a form of self-expression. Currently, they still have relatively low interest and purchase power on jewelry. Therefore, a jewelry that is able to be customized...

Three species of microalgae were used in this study, namely Nitzschia sp., Porphyridium sp., and Tetraselmis sp., which collected from the Lampung Agency of Maricultures – Ministry of Coastal and Marine Affairs. They were cultured in room temperature with 12:12 day light and given different salinities...

Using the Paired Questionnaire Survey of leader and subordinate, this study explored the influence of paternalistic leadership and ethical leadership, as well as the mediating role of emotional commitment on senior high school teachers’ emotional commitment and knowledge sharing behavior. The results...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation with soybean meal (which is known to have high nutritional value) and jackfruit leaves (which are abundant resources) on nutrient intake and digestibility in sheep. For that purpose, 12 female thin-tailed sheep (age = 1.5 years old; body...

The effects of supplementation with different protein sources on intake, digestibility and semen characteristics of Donggala bulls fed corn stover and rice bran were assessed. Four Donggala bulls were used, with initial average weight 425 ± 5.9 kg. The experiment consisted of 4 experimental periods,...

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) still a concern, especially in Indonesia. The decreasing of MMR is an important indicator in achieving health development in Indonesia. Delivery assistance by health personnel is important because health workers have the appropriate skills and tools to provide safe and clean...

The incidence of breast cancer in Indonesia reached 58,256 and was ranked first in 2018. Estrogen has an important role in breast cancer carcinogenesis, especially through the interaction of 17β-Estradiol. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in average hormone levels based on the...

The problem of global warming requires attention and solutions to support the sustainability of life. Therefore, steps are needed to overcome the negative effects of climate change, one of which is by adopting electric motorcycles. This study aims to analyze the effect of public knowledge about green...

During the dry season, several areas in Indonesia experience drought. Communities in some areas have difficulty getting clean water. One solution to overcome this problem is to use a machine that produces water from the air. This machine works by utilizing the evaporator as a component to condense water...

Potassium level is closely related to the prognosis in several phases of a disease, especially in cardiovascular disease. Severe hypokalemia causes arrhythmia leading to cardiac arrest. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor potassium levels in patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aims to...

To grasp the mental health status of freshmen at Chongqing University of Science and Technology and analyze the sources of factors affecting freshmen’s mental health. This study constructed a mental health management model to measure the psychological status and mental health of 1,321 college freshmen...

With the continuous improvement of artificial intelligence (AI), its applications significantly increased. Increasingly, scholars have conducted a series of studies on AI in psychology. In this paper, bibliometric analysis has been used to understand the research contents and evolution trend of AI in...

Fuel supply chains face critical challenges in balancing service reliability and cost efficiency, particularly in emerging markets with limited storage capacity. PT XYZ, a fuel distributor in Timor Leste, experienced two stockout incidents and two demurrage events in 2023, resulting in financial losses...

Background: Central pulse pressure (PP) is a surrogate measure of arterial stiffness (AS) and a predictor of cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). AS gradient reflects the vascular ageing. The aim of the study: To evaluate the associations between 24-h central PP and parameters of...

Objectives: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in multiple sclerosis (MS), and recent data showed that subclinical markers of atherosclerosis are higher in MS as well. Prevalence of MS in men is much lower than in women, but their prognosis is much worse. Men with MS also have higher...

Acute inflammation is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events and leads to reductions in conduit artery (flow-mediated dilation, FMD) and resistance vessel endothelial function. Whether this dysfunction during acute inflammation is further transmitted down the arterial tree to the microvasculature,...

Aim: Stroke is a frequent and feared complication in patients with type 2 diabetes. Arterial stiffness may improve current suboptimal risk prediction of stroke. However, studies in diabetes populations are lacking. We investigated the association between arterial stiffness progression (carotid-femoral...

Bactrocera carambolae, commonly known as the fruit fly, has been reported as a prominent pest for fruits and vegetables around the world. It has been recorded to infect hosts from a wide range of families and was shown to spread worldwide including Indonesia. The identification of species is needed such...

Background: Arteriosclerosis Obliterans (ASO) is an important cause for lower limb amputation. We aimed to compare the effects of interventional and conservative therapies on lower extremity ASO, and to analyze the risk factors for prognosis. Methods: Ninety-eight eligible patients were randomly divided...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the egg yolk addition and storage time on the motility and fertility of Kampung rooster spermatozoa. A completely randomized design with a 3x2 factorial pattern was used in this study. E factor is the addition of egg yolk into skim milk. (E1 = skim milk + egg yolk...

A needs analysis has been carried out in 2022–2023 at four universities. Of the 142 respondents, 88% of students agreed that learning would be developed as a flipped classroom learning model based on an online learning management system, 65% offline. The aim of the research is to develop a learning model...

The implementation of new accounting standards has become a key change in the development process of bank-based insurance companies as the regulatory and standardization requirements of the financial industry continue to improve. Driven by the new accounting standards, the business model and financial...

Coconut shell charcoal briquetting usually applies thermal drying with LPG, CNG, and biomass as the common fuel for heating. Fuel price is significant for production cost in addition to raw material and environmental issue. Therefore, its price is subject to fuel price volatility. As the fossil price...

Access to reliable and sustainable electrical energy remains a challenge for coastal communities in Indonesia, especially in areas not yet served by the national grid. This study presents the design and implementation of a standalone solar power system (PLTS) integrated with Internet of Things (IoT)...

In the Three-rivers basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, bedding rock slopes frequently experience landslide disasters. Buckling and tension cracking are common failure modes of these bedding rock landslides, yet the mechanisms of crack propagation remain unclear. This study utilizes shake table experiments...

The purpose of this study was to determine whether Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the financial technology (Fintech) sector would be interested in implementing peer-to-peer (P2P) financing. Perceived utility, perceived usability, attitudes, and trust were the criteria employed...

As cultural exchanges become more widespread, the trade of cultural products has great potential. And in the context of the digital era, China should use the Internet to further expand the trade of cultural products. This paper aims at assessing the export efficiency of China’s cultural products using...

Stroke can happen to anyone regardless of age, it can happen repeatedly or just happen to everyone. Stroke is the number one cause of disability. Every stroke sufferer has different stages in achieving recovery. Individuals adapt to survive and can rise again to continue life. This resilience concept...

Objective: To explore the role of biomarkers (hsCRP, sRANKL, PRDX1 and EPO) in arterial stiffness and in predicting further vascular events. Methods: Patients from the ongoing ASIST study each attended a laboratory visit within fourteen days of their diagnosed TIA or lacunar stroke. Arterial stiffness...

Background: Total longitudinal displacement (tLoD) of the common carotid artery (CCA) wall is a novel ultrasound marker of vascular function that can be evaluated using modified speckle tracking techniques. Decreased CCA tLoD has already been shown to be associated with diabetes and was shown to predict...

Objective: To analyze determinants of arterial stiffness in physician’s population. Methods: Observational multicenter study of doctor’s vascular health conducted in 12 Russian cities (VICTORIA study). Demographics; smoking status; anamnesis of arterial hypertension (AH) with/without therapy, medications,...

Computational approach was employed to evaluate the binding activity of potential ankyrin and domain III of the envelope protein of dengue virus II. Ankyrin serves as an alternative to antibody due to several advantages. Both the ankyrin and domain III were docked using Z-dock protocol in Discovery Studio...

This paper is an empirical study on the relationship between the equity structure of listed companies on the GEM and the performance of the companies. The relevant data of 36 listed companies on the GEM are selected between 2015 and 2017 and combined with statistical software to conclude a relationship...

Psychoeducation Therapy is a life skill training providing psychological information services either individually or in groups to improve a client's ability in providing nutrition to infants aged 0-6 months. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the group psychoeducation on mothers’...

Currently all the large companies actively use social media having and promoting several dozens of official social accounts. This becomes as necessary as having an official website. The article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of social media to be an instrument for promoting an HR brand...

The problem in this study originated from asthma complaints suffered by elementary school students in Nanggalo Lapai Subdistrict, Padang City, such as SD Negeri 06 and SD Negeri 18, Nanggalo Lapai Subdistrict, Padang City. This causes, students have limitations in physical activity, fatigue, lack of...

Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging technology that is applied in various fields. It is believed that AR technology is mostly utilised in the education area. However, the utilization of AR in Islamic learning for early age children is still rare. This paper presents the development of a mobile AR-based...

This study aims to enrich the understanding about what elements can shape organizational resilience as a key factor in the survival of a convenience store business in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. By using PLS-SEM as quantitative method complemented with qualitative analysis from interview, this...

This study will examine the constraints and prospects for using crowd law to promote post-pandemic participatory democracy. Digital platforms have made it possible to involve many people more effectively and efficiently in decision-making processes, or even influence law-making to make it more representative...