338 results match your criteria: "Universitas Diponegoro[Affiliation]"

Background: The co-occurrence of frailty, sarcopenia and malnutrition has been well studied in inpatient and nursing home settings, which are associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality. However, multicentre data from community-dwelling outpatient settings are lacking. Therefore, we aimed to find the prevalence of frailty, possible sarcopenia and malnutrition, their overlap, and the associated factors in community-dwelling older outpatients.

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Prospective professional helpers particularly in psychology are at great risk when they have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Their self-regulation as survivors may endanger their profession in the future. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the self-regulation of emerging adult students majoring in psychology who survived ACEs.

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Our earlier research demonstrated α-glucosidase inhibitory (AGI) and antioxidant activities of the optimised extract of leaves. It was reported having numerous compounds, although it was unclear which compounds exhibit the bioactivities as well as their binding interaction to the enzyme. This study aimed to identify the compounds possessing AGI and antioxidant activities in the extract utilising GC-MS-based metabolomics, and to analyse the ligand-enzyme binding interactions molecular docking.

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Obesity measurement methods estimated mortality risk in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Int Urol Nephrol

December 2024

Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1 University Road, Tainan City, 701401, Taiwan.

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  • - This study investigates how different ways of measuring obesity affect mortality risk for patients on hemodialysis (HD), revealing conflicting findings across methods.
  • - A systematic review analyzed data from 23 studies, finding that while body mass index (BMI) indicated a lower mortality risk for obese HD patients, other methods like waist circumference showed an increased risk.
  • - The research highlights an "obesity paradox" in HD patients where higher BMI correlates with lower risk, suggesting that BMI may not effectively distinguish between fat and muscle mass, calling for further studies on obesity measurement techniques.
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Globally, dozens of COVID-19 vaccines are licensed under emergency or conditional authorization, but especially in low and middle-income countries, their availability varies. Indonesia decided to become independent and produce its own vaccines locally. This study investigated the safety and immunogenicity of a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein subunit vaccine adjuvanted with Alum + CpG 1018.

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Developing efficient and reliable gas sensors for the simultaneous detection of multiple gases is paramount in various fields, specifically healthcare, biological, and biomedical applications. In this study, we present a novel ratiometric optical dual gas sensor based on perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) to detect nitric oxide and oxygen simultaneously. All dye molecules were excited using a 405 nm LED in the experimental setup.

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  • PfRh5 has shown promise as a malaria vaccine candidate due to its key role in merozoite invasion and overall stability, with recent trials indicating its safety and effectiveness.
  • A study was conducted in Tanzanian regions known for high malaria transmission to assess genetic variation and immune responses to PfRh5 in asymptomatic carriers, revealing some new mutations but overall genetic conservation.
  • Results indicated variable immune response sensitivity tied to age, with the findings highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring of vaccine efficacy and antigenic variation to improve malaria vaccine development.
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Human-bear conflicts are a growing concern globally, with Russia harboring a significant population of brown bears. This case report details a fatal encounter between a male hunter and a brown bear in the greater Khabarovsk region. On October 2015, the hunter's body was discovered approximately 400 m from a deceased brown bear, indicating a deadly confrontation.

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With the increasing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices, eco-friendly lubricants have gained significant attention to moderate the friction coefficient at the tool-work interface. In line with this, the contemporary study aimed to examine the viability of Alumina-enriched sunflower bio-oil as a metalworking fluid. Different volume fractions of Alumina nanoparticles (varying from 0 to 1 vol%) were mixed with sunflower bio-oil, and the physical properties, for instance, contact angle and dynamic viscosity, were analyzed to determine the optimal concentration of Alumina.

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  • * Three drying techniques (sun drying, oven drying, and freeze drying) were tested, showing that dried E. cottonii significantly decreased methane production while improving dry matter (DM) and organic matter (OM) degradability.
  • * All three drying methods had similar effects on methane reduction, but freeze drying proved to be the most effective method without negatively affecting rumen bacterial activities or total volatile fatty acid (VFA) production.
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Background And Aims: Mental and neurological disorders are a growing global concern, further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress management techniques, such as deep pressure therapy, have gained attention, with weighted vests commonly used for anxiety relief. However, there is limited scientific evidence supporting their efficacy.

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This study aimed to assess the development and usability of the Visually Impaired Masseur Assistance Application (VIMAA) designed to respond to signs of danger or instances of sexual harassment experienced by Visually Impaired Masseurs (VIMs). It harmonizes Rapid Application Development (RAD) method and qualitative in-depth interviews. RAD was implemented with emphasis on four core stages: requirement identification, design workshop, construction, and implementation, while Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted utilizing thematic analysis for usability testing.

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The level of confidence of dentists in identifying intact and sectioned teeth.

Morphologie

November 2024

Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the confidence levels of dentists in identifying intact and sectioned human teeth and to identify the factors contributing to variations in confidence levels.

Design: An anonymous Jisc e-survey showing 14 questions was sent to dentists worldwide. Apart from acquiring demographic details of the participants, ten three-dimensional (3D) tooth models were presented for tooth identification including the opinion on the level of confidence in identifying.

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Betel Quid Use and Tuberculosis Transmission: A Neglected Focus Area for Tuberculosis Control in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Open Forum Infect Dis

November 2024

Occupational Health and Safety, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Dr. Antonius Suroyo, Semarang City, Central Java 50275, Indonesia.

Habitual betel quid consumption and spitting contribute to tuberculosis (TB) transmission due to direct exposure to pathogens, immunosuppression, and social contact. Despite betel quid being classified as a group 1 human carcinogen and a high prevalence of betel quid consumption in patients with TB, there exists a knowledge gap in the relationship between quid use and TB, which presents as a neglected opportunity to address the global burden of TB in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding such a knowledge gap is crucial when taking measures at various levels, including research prioritization, behavior change communication, and legislation to address the availability and access of quid products, coupled with community-based interventional strategies.

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Expanding the occurrence of antimalarial metabolites in dorid nudibranch Hypselodoris tryoni.

Biochem Biophys Res Commun

December 2024

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Dramaga Campus, Bogor, 16680, Indonesia.

This study examined the antimalarial activity of a furanosesquiterpene, furodysinin, one of the major metabolites of the dorid nudibranch Hypselodoris tryoni. The nudibranchs were collected from Balinese waters and the metabolites were purified by chromatography. Ex vivo rodent malaria Plasmodium berghei assays were conducted to determine the metabolite antimalarial activity.

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Cyberloafing refers to the practice of employees using the Internet for non-work-related purposes during working hours. This study aims to develop a measurement scale for cyberloafing among employees, specifically those working in Indonesia. The research was conducted in two stages.

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  • Reducing contaminants in wastewater is crucial for improving water quality in both industrialized and developing nations, leading to a focus on algae-based microbial reactors for treatment.
  • Algae-based membrane bioreactors (MBRs) merge the benefits of traditional MBRs with algae, but prior studies have overlooked the details of their performance and the specific types of wastewater being treated.
  • The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of algae in treating wastewater, compare it to other techniques, and analyze the technical challenges faced when implementing algae-based systems for removing emerging contaminants.
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Background: DLBS3233, recognized as an agent enhancing insulin sensitivity, has exhibited promise as a therapeutic option for addressing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of DLBS3233, a natural compound, in individuals newly diagnosed with T2DM.

Methods: A 12-week double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted with 104 eligible participants.

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Recurrent Flooding and Household Food Access in Central Java, Indonesia.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

October 2024

Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA.

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  • The study assessed the impact of recurrent flooding on household food access in Central Java over 22 years by linking flooding data to dietary outcomes.
  • Researchers measured floods using the Global Surface Water dataset and analyzed food access through household food expenditure and dietary diversity.
  • Results indicated that wealth and access to credit improve food access, but their effectiveness varies with flood severity, suggesting wealthier households adapt better to flooding challenges.
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Meningomyelocele Perioperative Management in Neonatal: Case Series.

Children (Basel)

October 2024

Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjajaran, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung 40161, Indonesia.

Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a congenital malformation affecting the central nervous system, categorized as a neural tube defect (NTDs). In untreated cases, the mortality rate within the first six months of life ranges from 35% to 70%. Globally, its incidence is estimated 0.

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The need for non-conventional natural fibres for synthesis of hybrid composites has gained momentum in the recent past. Taking into consideration this need, in the current study, hybrid composites were fabricated by reinforcing wood apple shell powder and coconut shell powder, in the resin with varying amounts of cenospheres (up to 20 wt% in increments of 5 wt%) to evaluate their mechanical and tribological properties. The densities of these composites were directly correlated with the quantity of additives utilized.

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Technological Innovation in International Training and Advancing Health Services: Two Cases During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Health Syst Reform

December 2024

Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.

Beginning in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic limited onsite international activities and challenged us to plan and implement new ways of collaboration. We reviewed our online trials during a three-year period to better understand how to use digital technologies to continue knowledge and skills transfer. In this cross-national case study, we compare two illustrative cases: Japanese experts training Indonesian health professionals for participatory school health education, and Swiss experts training Malagasy health providers for respectful obstetric and newborn emergencies.

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The physical and chemical treatment processes of leachate are not only costly but can also possibly produce harmful by products. Constructed wetlands (CW) has been considered a promising alternative technology for leachate treatment due to less demand for energy, economic, ecological benefits, and simplicity of operations. Various trends and approaches for the application of CW for leachate treatment have been discussed in this review along with offering an informatics peek of the recent innovative developments in CW technology and its perspectives.

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Background: Although both hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) are covered by national healthcare insurance, 98% of kidney failure disease patients are treated with hemodialysis. This study compared the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and utility scores of patients receiving hemodialysis and CAPD in Indonesia and determined factors associated with HRQoL and utility scores.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36 and EQ-5D-5L instruments at six hospitals.

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The diversity of dental patterns is a fundamental topic in disaster victim identification. The current scientific literature, however, is scarce of data regarding young individuals. This study aimed to assess the radiographic diversity of dental patterns, considering missing, unrestored, and filled teeth in young individuals.

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