SUNDOWNING: EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

Alzheimer’s disease is a major public health issue that will increasingly affect the health and well-being of the population. Memory disorders will become conventional, and there is an increased need for excellent health care services for the aged population. Developing positive attitudes towards people with Alzheimer’s disease is necessary yet challenging. Nursing care plays crucial role in providing care for geriatric patients at hospital, community and at home because of the effects of aging and multiple co-morbid medical conditions. In general, nursing students spend significant periods of time on clinical placements. Also evidence suggests that the health services in developing countries were not adequately prepared to provide better services for people with Alzheimer’s disease related dementiaObjective. The study evaluated the nursing students’ knowledge toward individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.  Methodology. The research design used for the study was a preexperimental one group pre-test post-test carried out with a randomly selected group of nursing students (N = 120) from Chennai, India. The study used the Alzheimer’s disease Knowledge scale (30 questions). Results. The analysis of the study findings revealed that there is a significant difference in the level of knowledge scores between the master degree and post basic, bachelor degree students. The mean knowledge score was 75.5 ± 8.4 slightly higher compared to the students from post basic and bachelor degree studentsConclusion. The study concluded that the students had inadequate knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease during the pre-test. However, they have some knowledge towards the same patients, giving way to improve their knowledge related to the disease after providing essential knowledge on the same. Thus, there is vital necessity to augment the nursing students study plan with respect to the content of the study and strengthen their knowledge of comprehensive care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Impact of Behavioral Biases on Investment Decisions: Moderating Effect of Preferred Sector of Investment

The study aims to recognize the behavioral biases that influence the decisions making process and investment decisions of retail investors while investing in stocks of insurance and pharmaceutical sector stocks. The paper also aims at checking the moderating effect of the preferred sector of investment on these relationships. The conceptual model derived from past literature was checked for its reliability and validity, using measurement model assessment and structural model assessment. Hypothesis or the study were tested using bootstrapping in PLS-SEM. The result of the study revealed that heuristics and prospects have significant influence, while herd behavior has no significant influence on investor’s investment decisions while investing in insurance or pharmaceutical sector securities. The results of the moderation test infer that the relation of heuristic and prospect with investment decision is moderated by the preferred sector of investment. A clear picture of these biases and their influence, established by the findings of the study, would lead to a better understanding of the same and help prevent investors from making erroneous decisions while investing. Investment decisions that are sound and free from behavioral bias, would lead to better financial return, and achievement of investor’s investment goals. The sector-wise effect of investment bias will also help the investors in taking corrective measures

Intrusion Detection System for Home Security by using Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IOT) is a consistently developing system of shrewd articles. It alludes to the physical articles fit for trading data with other physical items. These days wellbeing and security has dependably turned into a fundamental need for metropolitan culture which avoid interruption in Home, Bank, Airports, Offices,University or any area with security framework. To identify for noxious movement or approach infringement we use Intrusion Detection framework (IDS), which recognize any interruption or infringement and normally answer to the overseer. The undertaking incorporates Anomaly based system for interruption recognition and mark examination utilizing calculation to separate between authentic individual and interloper and in this manner bringing exactness up in approving the genuine individual and give access to private/individual zone, subsequently danger of sending false cautions alert is diminished

Implementasi Penerbitan Izin Penyelenggaraan Angkutan Sewa Khusus Oleh Dinas Perhubungan Provinsi Jawa Tengah

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang implementasi penerbitan Izin Penyelenggaraan Angkutan Sewa Khusus Oleh Dinas Perhubungan Di Provinsi Jawa Tengah, juga kendala implementasi dan upaya mengatasinya. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah yuridis sosiologis, spesifikasinya deskriptif analitis, datanya adalah data primer dan data sekunder dan analisis data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian penerbitan izin penyelenggaraan Angkutan Sewa Khusus oleh Dinas Perhubungan di Provinsi Jawa Tengah berdasar pada Pasal 15 Peraturan Gubernur Jawa Tengah Nomor 56 Tahun 2018 tentang Penyelenggaraan Angkutan Sewa Khusus di Wilayah Operasi Dalam Provinsi Jawa Tengah dengan menggunakan Sistem Informasi Administrasi Perizinan Provinsi Jawa Tengah bernama “SIAP JATENG”. Mekanismenya diawali dengan pendaftaran, upload dokumen, pemeriksaan dokumen, pengesahan dokumen, dan penerbitan izin. Untuk implementasi penerbitannya pada periode April 2018- Juli 2020 tercatat sebanyak 4.181 izin. Kendala dalam implementasi meliputi 2 hal yaitu: kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat dalam penggunaan IT, dan kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat mengenai persyaratan mengurus izin, dalam hal ini dapat diupayakan dengan sosialisasi baik secara langsung atau melalui akun website. Research of implementation issuance of Special Leasing Transportation Operations Permits by Department of Transportation in Central Java, as well as implementation constraints and efforts to overcome them. Method in this research is sociological juridical, the specification is descriptive analytical, using primary data and secondary data and qualitative data analysis. Results of this research on the issuance of permits for the operation of special leased transportation by the Department of Transportation in Central Java Province based on Central Java Governor Regulation of Implementation of Special Lease Transportation in the Operational Area within Central Java Province using the Central Java Province Licensing Administration Information System named "SIAP JATENG”. The mechanism begins with registration, uploading documents, checking documents, validating documents, and issuing permits. For the implementation of the issuance in the April 2018-July 2020, a total of 4,181 permits were recorded. Constraints in implementation include 2 things, lack of public understanding of the use of IT, and lack of understanding of the community regarding the requirements for obtaining permits, in this case this can be pursued by outreach either directly or through the official website account

Original investigatiOn efficacy of a DvD-Based smoking Cessation intervention for african americans

aBstraCt introduction: Previous research suggests that African American smokers may have improved outcomes if interventions are culturally specific. However, few interventions sufficiently address the unique needs of this population in a format with large reach potential. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a newly developed digital video disc (DVD)-based cessation intervention targeting African Americans

From Atoms to Cells:Multiscale Modeling of LiNi_xMn_yCo_zO₂Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries

First-generation cathodes for commercial lithium-ion batteries are based on layered transition-metal oxides. Research on ternary compounds, such as LiCoO2, evolved into mixed-metal systems, notably Li(Ni,Mn,Co)O2 (NMCs), which allows significant tuning of the physical properties. Despite their widespread application in commercial devices, the fundamental understanding of NMCs is incomplete. Here, we review the latest insights from multiscale modeling, bridging between the redox phenomena that occur at an atomistic level to the transport of ions and electrons across an operating device. We discuss changes in the electronic and vibrational structures through the NMC compositional space and how these link to continuum models of electrochemical charge-discharge cycling. Finally, we outline the remaining challenges for predictive models of high-performance batteries, including capturing the relevant device bottlenecks and chemical degradation processes, such as oxygen evolution. </p

Sekuensing 16S DNA Bakteri Selulolitik Asal Limbah Cairan Rumen Sapi Peranakan Ongole

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi lebih lanjut isolat selulolitik kode WPL 214 yang telah diisolasi dari cairan rumen sapi peranakan ongole dari limbah Rumah Potong Hewan Surabaya. Koloni tunggal dari isolat selulolitik ditumbuhkan pada 5 mL media cair Luria Bertani (LB) dengan komposisisi 1% NaCl, 1% tripton, 0,5% yeast ekstrak, yang mengandung 1% substrat carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) pada suhu 37°C, dengan pengocokan menggunakan shaker incubator selama ±16-18 jam. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua tahap, tahap pertama dilakukan isolasi DNA, tahap kedua dilakukan identifikasi gen penyandi 16S DNA, amplifikasi DNA dengan polymeras chain reaction (PCR). Amplifikasi gen penyandi 16S DNA menggunakan Kit High Fidelity Platinum Taq DNA Polymerase dengan primer forward PB36 5’-AGR GTT TGA TCM TGG CTC AG-3’ dan primer reverse PB38 5’-GMT ACC TTG TTA CGA CTT-3’ yang digunakan untuk PCR. Hasil sekuensing nukleotida dari 16S DNA selanjutnya dibandingkan dengan urutan nukleotida dari GenBank database untuk dilakukan BLAST untuk mengidentifikasi berdasarkan pohon filogeni. Bakteri tersebut mampu menunjukkan adanya zona bening pada media Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) dengan pewarnaan congo red. Adanya zona bening tersebut berhubungan dengan aktivitas mikrob untuk mendegradasi selulosa. Simpulan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan hasil urutan nukleotida genom 16S DNA serta pohon filogeni, maka isolat selulolitik tersebut diidentifikasi sebagai Enterobacter cloacae WPL 214

Social, environmental and psychological factors associated with objective physical activity levels in the over 65s

Objective: To assess physical activity levels objectively using accelerometers in community dwelling over 65 s and to examine associations with health, social, environmental and psychological factors. Design: Cross sectional survey. Setting: 17 general practices in Scotland, United Kingdom. Participants: Random sampling of over 65 s registered with the practices in four strata young-old (65–80 years), old-old (over 80 years), more affluent and less affluent groups. Main Outcome Measures: Accelerometry counts of activity per day. Associations between activity and Theory of Planned Behaviour variables, the physical environment, health, wellbeing and demographic variables were examined with multiple regression analysis and multilevel modelling. Results: 547 older people (mean (SD) age 79(8) years, 54% female) were analysed representing 94% of those surveyed. Accelerometry counts were highest in the affluent younger group, followed by the deprived younger group, with lowest levels in the deprived over 80 s group. Multiple regression analysis showed that lower age, higher perceived behavioural control, the physical function subscale of SF-36, and having someone nearby to turn to were all independently associated with higher physical activity levels (R2 = 0.32). In addition, hours of sunshine were independently significantly associated with greater physical activity in a multilevel model. Conclusions: Other than age and hours of sunlight, the variables identified are modifiable, and provide a strong basis for the future development of novel multidimensional interventions aimed at increasing activity participation in later life.Publisher PDFPeer reviewe