SISTEM PAKAR PENENTUAN TANAMAN PALAWIJA YANG COCOK TUMBUH PADA SUATU DAERA MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA FORWARD CHAINING

Farmers often have Difficulties regarding what crops are suitable for planting in their agricultural areas. For this reason, an expert system application is needed that can help farmers determine what crops can be planted on their agricultural land. This study uses a forward chaininig algorithm expert system method with height attributes, temperature, soil ph, rainfall, Intensity of irradiation, and humidity The expected output is information on what crops are suitable for planting on their agricultural land based on the attributes that are input. In this study researchers used the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method in designing expert system applications. The knowledge   base used in this study is the result of interviews with experts coup/ed with theories obtained from various literature. Testing the performance and performance of applications using the blackbox method with the conclusion that the system can perform its functions properly and as expectedPara petani sering mendapat kesulitan tentang tanaman palawija apa yang cocok untuk ditanam di area pertanian mereka,  Untuk itu dibutuhkan aplikasi sistem pakar yang dapat membantu para petani tersebut  untuk menentukan tanaman palawija apa yang dapat ditanam pada lahan pertaniaanya agar dapat bertumbuh menghasilkan secara optimal. Penelitian ini menggunkan metode sistem pakar algoritma forward chaining dengan atribut ketinggian, suhu, ph tanah, curah hujan, intensitas penyinaran, dan kelembaban. Hasil keluaran yang diharapkan adalah informasi tanaman palawija apa yang cocok untuk ditanam di lahan pertanian mereka  berdasarkan atribut yang di input. Pada penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan metode System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) dalam merancang aplikasi sistem pakar. Basis pengetahuan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah hasil wawancara dengan pakar ditambah dengan teori yang didapatkan dari berbagai literatur. Pengujian performa dan kinerja aplikasi menggunakan metode blackbox dengan  kesimpulan bahwa sistem dapat menjalankan fungsi-fungsinya dengan baik dan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan

Association of Accelerometry-Measured Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Events in Mobility-Limited Older Adults: The LIFE (Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders) Study.

BACKGROUND:Data are sparse regarding the value of physical activity (PA) surveillance among older adults-particularly among those with mobility limitations. The objective of this study was to examine longitudinal associations between objectively measured daily PA and the incidence of cardiovascular events among older adults in the LIFE (Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders) study. METHODS AND RESULTS:Cardiovascular events were adjudicated based on medical records review, and cardiovascular risk factors were controlled for in the analysis. Home-based activity data were collected by hip-worn accelerometers at baseline and at 6, 12, and 24 months postrandomization to either a physical activity or health education intervention. LIFE study participants (n=1590; age 78.9±5.2 [SD] years; 67.2% women) at baseline had an 11% lower incidence of experiencing a subsequent cardiovascular event per 500 steps taken per day based on activity data (hazard ratio, 0.89; 95% confidence interval, 0.84-0.96; P=0.001). At baseline, every 30 minutes spent performing activities ≥500 counts per minute (hazard ratio, 0.75; confidence interval, 0.65-0.89 [P=0.001]) were also associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular events. Throughout follow-up (6, 12, and 24 months), both the number of steps per day (per 500 steps; hazard ratio, 0.90, confidence interval, 0.85-0.96 [P=0.001]) and duration of activity ≥500 counts per minute (per 30 minutes; hazard ratio, 0.76; confidence interval, 0.63-0.90 [P=0.002]) were significantly associated with lower cardiovascular event rates. CONCLUSIONS:Objective measurements of physical activity via accelerometry were associated with cardiovascular events among older adults with limited mobility (summary score >10 on the Short Physical Performance Battery) both using baseline and longitudinal data. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION:URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01072500

What do individuals with schizophrenia need to increase their well-being

The aim of this qualitative study was to deepen the knowledge of how individuals with schizophrenia themselves describe what they need in order to increase their well-being in everyday life. Seven patients were interviewed. An open explorative approach was applied and grounded theory was used for the analysis resulting in five categories illustrating how patients with schizophrenia handle their struggle for a normal life. The patients stressed first the importance of receiving information about the disease: for themselves, for society, and for their families. Taking part in social contacts such as attending meeting places and receiving home visits were identified as important as well as having meaningful employment. They also pointed out the importance of taking part in secure professional relationships. Mainly they expressed the need for continuity in the relationships and the wish to be heard and seen by the professionals. Finally, interviewees addressed the need for support for sustaining independent living through practical housekeeping and financial help. To conclude, the participants in the present study described their need for help as mainly linked to activities in their overall life situation rather than just their psychosis

Antidepressants and Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk: A Review of the Literature and Researchers' Financial Associations with Industry

BACKGROUND: Antidepressant (AD) use has been purported to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, although both epidemiological and pre-clinical studies have reported mixed results. Previous studies in a variety of biomedical fields have found that financial ties to drug companies are associated with favorable study conclusions. METHODS AND FINDINGS: We searched English-language articles in MEDLINE, PsychINFO, the Science Citations Index and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials (through November 2010). A total of 61 articles that assessed the relationship between breast and ovarian cancer and AD use and articles that examined the effect of ADs on cell growth were included. Multi-modal screening techniques were used to investigate researchers' financial ties with industry. A random effects meta-analysis was used to pool the findings from the epidemiological literature. Thirty-three percent (20/61) of the studies reported a positive association between ADs and cancer. Sixty-seven percent (41/61) of the studies reported no association or antiproliferative effect. The pooled odds ratio for the association between AD use and breast/ovarian cancer in the epidemiologic studies was 1.11 (95% CI, 1.03-1.20). Researchers with industry affiliations were significantly less likely than researchers without those ties to conclude that ADs increase the risk of breast or ovarian cancer. (0/15 [0%] vs 20/46 [43.5%] (Fisher's Exact test P = 0.0012). CONCLUSIONS: Both the pre-clinical and clinical data are mixed in terms of showing an association between AD use and breast and ovarian cancer. The possibility that ADs may exhibit a bi-phasic effect, whereby short-term use and/or low dose antidepressants may increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, warrants further investigation. Industry affiliations were significantly associated with negative conclusions regarding cancer risk. The findings have implications in light of the 2009 USPSTF guidelines for breast cancer screening and for the informed consent process

Behavioral Health and Burnout Among Physician Mothers Who Care for a Person With a Serious Health Problem, Long-term Illness, or Disability.

This survey study evaluates behavioral health risks and burnout among physician mothers who have caregiving responsibilities for persons in addition to their patients and children

Behavioral Health and Burnout Among Physician Mothers Who Care for a Person With a Serious Health Problem, Long-term Illness, or Disability.

This survey study evaluates behavioral health risks and burnout among physician mothers who have caregiving responsibilities for persons in addition to their patients and children