The Limits of Accessibility Under the Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) aimed to increase accessibility to medical resources for those previously uninsured. Certainly, the ACA has expanded insurance to millions of Americans, however, the evidence and discourse surrounding health accessibility calls into question why, despite the growth of insured Americans, the increase in health insurance coverage under the ACA has not lead to greater accessibility for low income minorities. I propose that disparities in preventive care, the emergency room, and primary care provider services stand as barriers for low income minorities. Insurance coverage does not necessarily equate to greater accessibility if individuals do not have the means to utilize those resources

Alih Fungsi Atas Hak Kepemilikan Tanah

Gampong Gajah Meuntah merupakan gampong yang berdiri sejak awal kemerdekaan RI dan bukan merupakan desa pemekaran. Gampong Gajah Meuntah tercatat dalam peta Kecamatan Sungai Raya dengan luas wilayah 3.800 Ha, dengan penduduk 77 KK (Kepala Keluarga), dengan status tanah hamparan dan perbukitan. Menurut keterangan Geuchik Gampong Gajah Meuntah kehidupan penduduknya sebagai mata pencaharian merupakan buruh kebun yang miskin dan sebagian kecil peternak lepas, sebagian besar mereka hidup sebagai buruh kebun PT. Patria Kamoe. Namun dalam Kenyataan di lapangan Gampong Gajah Meuntah merupakan sebuah nama gampong (desa) terpencil dan miskin yang tidak mempuyai wilayah teritorial desa. Sehingga desa tersebut hanya sebuah nama, tetapi tidak memiliki wilayah territorial atau desa yang hilang (village of losing). Masalah yang akan diangkat dalam tulisan ini adalah bagaimana dampak hukum yang ditimbulkan PT. Patria Kamou setelah HGU-nya masa habis berlaku, terhadap sosio-ekonomi bagi masyarakat terutama Gampong Gajah Meuntah, serta proses terjadinya Re-egendom dari perkebunan ke tanah ulayat. Pada dasarnya teori untuk membedah dalam kasus hukum yang ditimbulkan PT. Patria Kamou, dengan pendekatan teori sosiologi.  Sosiologi hukum membahas pengaruh timbal Balik antara Perubahan hukum dan masyarakat. Perubahan hukum dapat mempengaruhi masyarakat dapat menyebabkan terjadinya Perubahan hukum. Tututan masyarakat Desa Gajah Meuntah dengan kawalan tim advokasai Yara dan Tim Sepuluh, akhirnya lahir kesepakatan damai dan terkabulkan. Sehingga lewat surat dari Bupati Aceh Timur No. 690/4141, tanggal 10 juni 2016, mengeluarkan rekomendasi (SPK) Pembangunan Gampong Gajah Meuntah di lahan Eks HGU PT. Patria Kamoe, untuk pembangunan selanjutnya

Rapid Determination of Reduced and Oxidized Glutathione Levels Using a New Thiol-Masking Reagent and the Enzymatic Recycling Method: Application to the Rat Liver and Bile Samples

A microtiter plate assay for quantitation of reduced (GSH) and oxidized (GSSG) glutathione in the rat liver tissue and bile is described. The assay is based on the established enzymatic recycling method and a new thiol-masking reagent, 1-methyl-4-vinyl-pyridinium trifluoromethane sulfonate (M4VP). Samples were first processed by homogenization with (liver) or addition of (bile) sulfosalicylic acid. The total glutathione and GSSG were then determined before and after rapid (\u3e= 2 min) and efficient (100%) masking of the GSH content of the samples with M4VP followed by the enzymatic recycling assay. The percentages of error and coefficient of variation of the assay were within the accepted guidelines, indicating the accuracy and precision of the assay in the range of 6.25-100 pmol GSH per microplate well and 2.17-140 pmol GSSG per well, with lower limit of quantitation of 6.25 and 2.17 pmol per well for GSH and GSSG, respectively. Furthermore, the recoveries of added GSH or GSSG from the liver and bile samples were accurate and precise. The assay was applied to measurement of GSH, GSSG, and GSH:GSSG ratio in the liver and serially collected bile samples in sham-operated and ischemic rat livers, demonstrating a depletion of glutathione and a decrease in the GSH:GSSG ratio as a result of ischemia. The developed assay is rapid, sensitive, accurate, and precise and is suitable for studies of the redox status of liver under physiologic and pathophysiologic conditions

Measurement of Seawater Flow-Induced Erosion Rates for Iron Surfaces Using Thin Layer Activation Technique

The laboratory-scale erosion-corrosion testing facility at BATAN's Center for Radioisotope and Radiopharmaceutical Technology (PTRR) in Serpong was employed to simulate flow-induced corrosion of iron surfaces. Surface loss rates were measured by a nuclear technique called thin layer activation (TLA) analysis. A 10-MeV proton beam generated from a typical CS-30 cyclotron was used to produce 56Co radionuclide layers on iron surfaces via a 56Fe(p,n)56Co nuclear reaction. The labeled iron specimens were then exposed to circulating seawater simulated in BATAN's flow-induced corrosion test facility. The experimental results indicated that the TLA technique was able to measure a very low flow-induced erosion rate of 0.91±0.3 µm/hr. There was no significant difference in the measured surface loss rates between the remaining activity method and the concentration method. The iron surface loss in seawater was lower than that of the same material in HCl solution observed in earlier studies

A review of corncob-based building materials as a sustainable solution for the building and construction industry

The building and construction industry faces mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices and materials due to its significant environmental impacts. Corncob (CC), a by-product of the corn industry, has shown great potential as a sustainable and versatile building material as contained in literature. Although no study has categorised the different repurposing applications of CC in building and construction. This systematic review investigates the potential of corncob, an abundant agricultural by-product, as a sustainable building material. Through analysis of 33 peer-reviewed studies from 2000 to 2023, it examined the diverse applications and evolving research trends of corncob in the building and construction industry. Key findings highlight corncob's global availability, low carbon footprint, and favourable properties for building applications. The review reveals nine distinct uses, including thermal/acoustic insulation, soil stabilization, fillers, cement replacement, aggregates, composite materials, particleboard production, and alkali-activated binders. Emerging research focuses on corncob ash as a supplementary cementitious material, with optimal cement replacement levels of 5–30 % by weight identified. Corncob-based materials demonstrate enhanced fire resistance, chemical durability, thermal insulation, and long-term strength development, though compressive strength remains a limitation for structural applications. The study concludes that corncob shows significant promise for advancing environmental sustainability in construction, particularly for non-structural and insulation applications. However, further research is needed to optimize material properties, standardize production methods, and evaluate full lifecycle impacts to enable widespread commercial adoption. This review provides a foundation for future investigations into innovative, low-carbon building materials derived from agricultural residues

Acrylamide-induced adverse cerebellar changes in rats: possible oligodendrogenic effect of omega 3 and green tea

Background: Humans are widely exposed to acrylamide (ACR) and its neurotoxicity is a significant public health issue attracting wide attention. The aim of the study was to investigate ACR-induced adverse cerebellar changes in rats and study the possible oligodendrogenic effect of omega 3 and green tea. Materials and methods: Twenty-four adult albino rats weighing 150–200 g were randomly divided into four equal groups (6 rats each): control group (Group I), the rats that received ACR 45 mg/kg/day (Group II), the rats that received ACR concomitant with omega 3 at a dosage of 200 mg/kg/day (Group III), the rats that received ACR concomitant with green tea dissolved in drinking water at a dosage of 5 g/L (Group IV). The rats were euthanized after 8 weeks of the experiment. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) were measured in cerebellar homogenates. Sections of 5 μm thickness from specimens from the cerebellum were stained with haematoxylin and eosin, silver stain and immunohistochemical stains: platelet-derived growth factor alpha (PDGFα; for oligodendrocytes), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP; for astrocytes) and BCL2 (antiapoptotic). Results: Omega 3 and green tea had improved MDA and GSH as compared to the ACR group. Histologically, the ACR group showed variable degrees of cellular degeneration. Omega 3 had induced oligodendrogenesis in Group III. The optical density of silver stain was significantly (p < 0.05) increased in Groups III and IV as compared to the ACR group. Area per cent of positive PDGFα was significantly increased in the ACR + omega 3 group as compared to the ACR group. Area per cent of positive GFAP was significantly decreased in Groups III and IV as compared to the ACR group. Area per cent of positive BCL2 was significantly increased in the omega 3-trated group as compared to the ACR group. Conclusions: Concomitant administration of omega 3 or green tea with ACR might mitigate the adverse cerebellar changes caused by ACR thanks to an oligodendrogenic effect of omega 3

Assessment of compressive strength performance of corn cob ash blended concrete: a review

The construction industry continuously seeks innovative materials to enhance sustainability and performance. Successful adoption, however, hinges on reliable performance data. Corncob ash (CCA) has been proposed to partially replace ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in concrete, yet varying results in compressive strength (CS) hinder widespread use. This systematic review analyzed experimental articles from 2010-2023, evaluating CS of OPC and CCA blended concrete at a 28-day curing period. It examined the relationship between compressive strength and CCA replacement percentage. Out of 23 studies (9.74% of the total), 60.9% reported lower CS in CCA blended concrete (6%-35.8% reduction). However, 17.4% demonstrated increased CS (3.6%-18.4% rise) with higher CCA replacement. Linear regression analysis yielded p<0.05, indicating significant potential for CCA to enhance concrete compressive strength. Conclusively, an optimum 6.86% CCA substitution in concrete without optimization maintains structural integrity and promotes sustainable practices in the industry

Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Mobile Sebagai Media Pelestarian Lagu Tradisional Dan Nasional Indonesia Berbasis Android

Indonesia is a multicultural country with a wealth of art and culture in abundance, one of which is a regional and national songs. But as the times and the influence of the music industry outside of traditional song and make national increasingly forgotten by the nation.Thus the authors make android based mobile application to facilitate the public, especially the younger generation to learn and memorize the traditional songs and in the preservation of national folk songs and national Indonesia. This application contains the notation of numbers or beams as well as information such as meaning or history. but it also provided the gamelan music that can be played. The method used to create applications using eclipse software.Of making this application is expected to facilitate the study and memorize all at once aroused the interest of society, especially the younger generation to keep preserve traditional arts and Indonesia's national song