scholarly journals STUDY ON FIBER FURNISHES AND FIBER MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF COMMONLY USED INDIAN FOOD PACKAGING PAPERS AND PAPERBOARDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 125-131
Author(s):  
SWATI SOOD ◽  
CHHAYA SHARMA
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Length ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Food Packages ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Fiber Components ◽  
Indian Food ◽  
Dry Fruit

Maintaining the quality of their final paper-based food packaging products at a high and constant level is a key issue for food packaging manufacturers to meet the customer demands. In the present study, in order to analyze the present status of quality of paper-based food packages in India, the fiber furnishes of different common paper- and paperboard-based food packages were studied by the Graff “C” staining test and their fiber morphological properties – by MorFi analysis. The staining test results showed that all the samples contained fiber furnish made either by the chemical or by the mechanical pulping process. Tea bags, dry fruit boxes and egg trays were made of 4 different fiber components, while sugar sachets and juice boxes contained 3 fiber components. It was also observed that all the samples contained hardwood and softwood chemical fibers. MorFi analysis determined the morphological properties of the fibers, including the mean fiber length and width, coarseness, kink angle, kinked fibers %, curl % and fines elements % in total analyzed fibers. The results thus obtained confirmed that both these techniques are very reliable and feasible tools to study the quality of paper-based food packages.

scholarly journals Perbaikan Tingkat Kekaburan Gambar Akibat Pembesaran Pada Hasil Creenshot Dengan Metode Unsharp Mask

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Soeb Aripin
Keyword(s):  
Image Enhancement ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Image Size ◽  
Initial Image ◽  
Monitor Screen ◽  
Tablet Pcs ◽  
Unsharp Mask ◽  
The Mean

Screenshot is a display image taken from a monitor screen such as computers, tablet PCs and smartphones. The image results from the screenshot have a low level of sharpness and smoothness. If this image is enlarged, the quality becomes low like blur. To improve the quality of the image so that it is not blurred when enlarged, then the process of sharpening and smoothing. This process will improve the quality of the image to be better. The image that is processed in this research is the image screenshot. Furthermore, the image is processed using digital image processing using Matlab software. The processing stages are crop, image enhancement and unsharp mask. The image of the image enhancement and unsharp mask results are collaborated to increase and increase the sharpness and smoothness of the image in the results of the screenshot image being tested. The results of testing on this method with better sharpness quality with a comparison of images using the mean square error of 0.0627.2404%. The image of the test results can be concluded that the value of the pixels sought has a larger image size than the original and has a resolution greater than the initial image and sharpness and smoothness so that the unsharp mask method can improve the sharpness and smoothness of the image. But the changes produced using the method have not been significant enough.

scholarly journals International normalized ratio (INR) testing in Europe: between-laboratory comparability of test results obtained by Quick and Owren reagents

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (10) ◽  
pp. 1698-1703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piet Meijer ◽  
Karin Kynde ◽  
Antonius M.H.P. van den Besselaar ◽  
Marjan Van Blerk ◽  
Timothy A.L. Woods
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Sample ◽  
International Normalized Ratio ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Local Calibration ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Single Plasma ◽  
Better Than

Abstract Background: This study was designed to obtain an overview of the analytical quality of the prothrombin time, reported as international normalized ratio (INR) and to assess the variation of INR results between European laboratories, the difference between Quick-type and Owren-type methods and the effect of using local INR calibration or not. In addition, we assessed the variation in INR results obtained for a single donation in comparison with a pool of several plasmas. Methods: A set of four different lyophilized plasma samples were distributed via national EQA organizations to participating laboratories for INR measurement. Results: Between-laboratory variation was lower in the Owren group than in the Quick group (on average: 6.7% vs. 8.1%, respectively). Differences in the mean INR value between the Owren and Quick group were relatively small (<0.20 INR). Between-laboratory variation was lower after local INR calibration (CV: 6.7% vs. 8.6%). For laboratories performing local calibration, the between-laboratory variation was quite similar for the Owren and Quick group (on average: 6.5% and 6.7%, respectively). Clinically significant differences in INR results (difference in INR>0.5) were observed between different reagents. No systematic significant differences in the between-laboratory variation for a single-plasma sample and a pooled plasma sample were observed. Conclusions: The comparability for laboratories using local calibration of their thromboplastin reagent is better than for laboratories not performing local calibration. Implementing local calibration is strongly recommended for the measurement of INR.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Patient Safety Cultural Training with Mirror Method and Case Study on Nurse Understanding About Application of Patient Safety at Hospital Pekanbaru

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Awaliyah Ulfah Ayudytha Ezdha ◽  
Silvia Nora Anggreini ◽  
Dwi Elka Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cultural Training ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
The Mean

Quality development in hospitals has led to efforts to improve quality oriented towards patient safety. The purpose of this study was to compare what methods were most effective between lectures and case studies to improve nurses' understanding of the application of patient safety. The design of the research used is a mix method that is qualitative and quantitative. This research was carried out at Hospital in Pekanbaru with a sample of the study were all nurses who served at the hospital as many as 60 people. The results obtained from the study showed that the mean value of nurses 'understanding of patient safety habit after the lecture method training was 67.47 with a standard deviation of 8.320 while the mean value of nurses' understanding of the HABIT of patient safety after training in the case study method was 73.97 with a standard deviation of 6.835. The independent t test results obtained p value = 0.002. The results of this study are expected in addition to improving the understanding of nurses as well as the hospital can apply the most appropriate method so that the goals of the patient's safety goals are the quality of service can be achieved.

scholarly journals The Impact of Sublingual Immunotherapy on Quality of Life in Allergy Rhinitis Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luqman Rosla ◽  
Salina Hussain ◽  
Farah Dayana Zahedi ◽  
Mohd Syazwan Mohamad Anuar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sublingual Immunotherapy ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Intranasal Corticosteroids ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Immunotherapy has proven its efficacy in multiple randomized control trials (RCT) in treating allergic rhinitis (AR) as it induces induces long term remission after discontinuation and prevent new sensitization. Objective: Our aim is to look into earliest improvement of quality of life (QOL) in AR patient treated with Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Methodology: Patients who were sensitized to dust mites (Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Blomia tropicalis) were enrolled into the study. All patients were treated with SLIT for 6 months. The patients were assessed using rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaires (RQLQ) and peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) pre-treatment at 1, 3 and 6 months post SLIT. The usage of intranasal corticosteroids (INS) and antihistamine were documented in medication diary. The data for pre and post treatment for RQLQ results were analysed using paired T-test and medication diary were analysed using ANOVA test. Results: A total of 53 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean RQLQ score showed significant result at 3 and 6 months post SLIT (p<0.05). Significant improvement seen in the mean PNIF value pre-treatment (81.54 L/min ±29.36 ) compared to mean PNIF value at 3 months (92.0L/min ±29.03 ) and 6 months (96.13L/min ±26.67) post SLIT (p<0.05). The dependency of patients towards pharmacotherapy also showed a significant reduction at 3 and 6 months post SLIT (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our study showed a significant improvement of patients’ quality of life as early as 3 months of post SLIT treatment.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEPUASAN PELANGGAN TERHADAP KUALITAS BATAKO DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE TAGUCHI -KANO

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Widy Setyawan ◽  
Iman Saefurrohman
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Reliability Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Consumer Expectations ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Mean

Abstract— Quality is one thing that is important in the face of competition in the industry. An industry that can produce a product or service with good quality have a greater opportunity to compete. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to know if the quality of a product can be accepted in the market or not, the customer satisfaction in the mean is how the compressive strength and absorption of tiles made at the plant WS is already in line with consumer expectations or not. This study aims to mengeathui customers are satisfied or not with the quality of bricks produced. The method used in this study using a model Kano with the results, test the validity of the first statement obtained r count of 0471 and the value of r table at 0294. reliability test results with Crombach's Alpha 0709 of 13 N of the item. Kano categorization results obtained category I (indifferent) and R (Reverse), which means indefferent is neutral, the dimensions of Reliability quality brick is good but it would be nice if it improved again. And on the dimensions showed Responsive service and the level of customer satisfaction with quality brick beraada at the level of R (Reverse), which means a setback, at this level that the quality of tiles made the necessary level.

scholarly journals Effect of Acupressure at ShenMen Acupoint on the Sleep Quality of Nurses in Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-395
Author(s):  
Sajjad Abbasi Tadi ◽  
◽  
Mahdieh Saberi ◽  
Hossein Akbari ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

Objective: Sleep disorders in nurses have a significant impact on their patient care quality. This study aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure at ShenMen acupoint (HT7) on the sleep quality of nurses in emergency departments and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Methods: In this randomized clinical trial with pre-test-post-test design with control group, participants were 80 nurses working in emergency departments and ICUs of hospitals in Kashan, Iran. There were divided into two groups of intervention and control using the block randomization method after signing a written informed consent form. The intervention group underwent acupressure intervention at HT7 in both hands twice per day for 4 weeks. The control group did not receive any intervention. Data collection tools were a demographic form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS software using descriptive statistics and independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and paired t-test, considering a significance level of 0.05. Results: Pre-test results showed no statistically significant difference in the Mean±SD score of PSQI between the two groups of intervention (6.94±1.96) and control (7.53±3.57) (P>0.05), but the post-test results showed a significant increase in the mean score of PSQI in the intervention group (4.48±1.61) compared to the control group (6.83±2.81) (P<0.001). Conclusion: Acupressure on ShenMen acupoint can increase the sleep quality of nurses; therefore, it is recommended for the management of their sleeps.

scholarly journals Analisis Perbandingan Mean Opinion Score Aplikasi VoIP Facebook Messenger dan Google Hangouts menggunakan Metode E-Model pada Jaringan LTE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 379
Author(s):  
RAMADHINA FITRIYANTI ◽  
LINDAWATI LINDAWATI ◽  
ARYANTI ARYANTI
Keyword(s):  
Network Topology ◽  
Packet Loss ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Mean Opinion Score ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Lte Networks ◽  
Opinion Score ◽  
Call Process ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini membahas mengenai perbandingan kualitas layanan dua aplikasi VoIP yaitu Facebook Messenger dan Google Hangouts pada jaringan LTE. Kualitas layanan dua aplikasi tersebut ditinjau menggunakan Mean Opinion Score dengan metode objektif yaitu, E-Model. Nilai MOS kedua aplikasi didapatkan dengan menjalankan simulasi menggunakan GNS3 yang berfungsi untuk mensimulasikan topologi jaringan dengan menggunakan router MikroTik. Setelah itu, dilakukan pengukuran parameter QoS yaitu, delay dan packet loss yang terjadi pada saat melakukan panggilan yang berlangsung selama satu jam. Dari hasil pengujian, diperoleh bahwa nilai MOS pada Google Hangouts lebih besar dibandingkan dengan Facebook Messenger, yaitu 4.0. Sedangkan pada Facebook Messenger hanya sebesar 3.6. Jika dikorelasikan ke tingkat kepuasan pengguna untuk mendapatkan nilai MOS, Google Hangouts dikategorikan "baik" dan Facebook Messenger dikategorikan "cukup baik".Kata kunci: MOS, LTE, VoIP, E-Model, GNS3 ABSTRACTThis study discusses the comparison of the quality of service of two VoIP applications, Facebook Messenger and Google Hangouts on LTE networks. The service quality of the two applications is reviewed using the Mean Opinion Score with an objective method namely, E-Model. MOS values from both applications are obtained by running simulations using GNS3 which can simulate network topology using a MikroTik router. After that, QoS parameters are measured, which are delay and packet loss during the call process which lasts one hour. From the test results, it was found that the MOS value on Google Hangouts was greater than Facebook Messenger, that is 4.0 while on Facebook Messenger only 3.6. If correlated with the level of user satisfaction to get MOS value, Google Hangouts is categorized as "good" and Facebook Messenger is categorized as "good enough".Keywords: MOS, LTE, VoIP, E-Model, GNS3 

Experience with end-result specifications for granular base aggregates in Ontario

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 1169-1179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Rogers ◽  
Stephen Senior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Base Materials ◽  
Price Adjustments ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Granular Base

In 1982, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) introduced end-result specifications (ERS) for the acceptance of granular base and subbase aggregates with respect to lot-by-lot statistical testing for grading and percentage of crushed particles. Under ERS, the mean and range of four test results (sublots) were used to determine the payment for specific production quantities (lots). Quality assurance (QA) sampling and testing were conducted at the aggregate source by the MTO. Materials within a lot that were, on average, marginally outside the specification limits or exhibited a wide range would be paid at a reduced contract price. Materials significantly exceeding these requirements would be rejected. In 1997, MTO introduced quality control (QC) requirements that made the contractor responsible for sampling and testing at the source. Quality assurance testing was based on a reduced number of samples taken from materials delivered to the worksite. Price adjustments, if any, were determined solely on QA test results (subject to a referee process). This paper describes in detail the steps taken to introduce these various ERS schemes. Acceptance for granular base materials at full price in 2002 has not changed significantly from 1994 and earlier years; the quantity of rejected materials has also not changed significantly over the years. It is concluded that the introduction of contractor QC testing has not significantly improved the quality of materials supplied, but neither has it had a detrimental effect.Key words: aggregate, construction, end-result specification, granular base, pavement, quality assurance, quality control, statistics, testing.

scholarly journals Trends in scientific editing and good research practices: what do researchers-nurses know?

2022 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa ◽  
Maria Helena Palucci Marziale ◽  
Evelin Capellari Cárnio ◽  
Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura ◽  
Sara Soares Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Doctoral Degrees ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Good Research

Abstract Objective: To verify researchers-nurses’ knowledge about trends in scientific publishing and good research practices. Method: A descriptive study carried out through an online survey with 197 nurses holding master’s and/or doctoral degrees from all Brazilian regions. To raise knowledge, a validated, self-administered and anonymous questionnaire with 18 questions on the subject was used. Descriptive and inferential analyzes were performed on researchers’ scores (Mann-Whitney test). Results: Among the specific questions, the mean of correct answers was 7.1: 6.4 for master’s and 7.4 for doctoral degree holders. There was a significant difference in the mean of correct answers between masters and doctors (p = 0.025), and between productivity scholarship holders and non-scholarship holders (p = 0.021), according to mean difference tests. Questions about predatory editorial practices were those in which researchers had the worst knowledge. Conclusion: We identified that, regardless of the education level (master’s or doctoral degree), nurses have little knowledge about the topics studied, which can compromise the quality of production and the scientific vehicles used to disseminate this knowledge.

PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP MELALUI LOGOTERAPI PADA KLIEN YANG MENJALANI HEMODIALISIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Abdul Wakhid ◽  
Ana Puji Astuti ◽  
Maya Kurnia Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean

Logoterapi merupakan terapi untuk menemukan makna positif dibalik sebuah kejadian yang tidak diharapkan. Logoterapi dilaksanakan secara individu maupun berkelompok dalam bentuk konseling dan berorientasi pada pencarian makna hidup individu. Tujuan logoterapi meningkatkan makna pengalaman hidup individu yang diarahkan kepada pengambilan keputusan yang bertanggung jawab. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan rancangan pre-experiment dengan metode pre and post test group, artinya pengumpulan data dilakukan terhadap responden untuk membandingkan kualitas hidup sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan intervensi. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode total sampling yaitu pengambilan seluruh sampel dengan tetap memperhatikan kriteria yang telah ditetapkan. Jumlah pasien yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUD Ungaran sebanyak 21 orang dan di RSUD Ambarawa sebanyak 25 pasien. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji t test dependent. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa dari 46 responden didapatkan rata-rata skor kualitas hidup pasien yang mejalani hemodialisis sebesar 60.22 dengan skor terrendah 55 dan skor tertinggi 69. Bahwa dari 46 responden didapatkan rata-rata skor kualitas hidup pasien yang mejalani hemodialisis sebesar 88.72 dengan skor terrendah 79 dan skor tertinggi 103. Hasil uji statistik dengan uji t test dependent diketahui ada pengaruh logoterapi terhadap kemampuan memaknai hidup pada klien yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUD Kabupaten Semarang (p value: 0,0001). Saran perlunya peningkatan kemampuan perawat dalam memberikan layanan kesehatan termasuk pemberian atau pemanduan penemuan makna hidup bagi pasien hemodialysis, agar selain dengan hemodialysis, ada faktor internal dari pasien yang dapat dijadikan sebagai motivasi untuk sembuh dari penyakit.   Kata Kunci: Logoterapi, kualitas hidup   IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH RENAL FAILURE WHO UNDERWENT HEMODIALYSIS   ABSTRACT Logotherapy is a therapy to discover the positive meaning behind an unexpected event. Logotherapy is carried out individually or in groups in the form of counseling and oriented to the search for the meaning of individual life. This study aims to improve the quality of life of patients with renal failure who underwent hemodialysis. This research was conducted by using pre-experiment with pre-post test study. The sampling technique was done by the convenience sampling. The number of patients undergoing hemodialysis as many as 46 respondents. Data analysis was done by using test t test dependent. The result showed that from 46 respondents got the mean of quality of life of patients who had hemodialysis 60.22 with lowest score 55 and highest score 69. Whereas from 46 respondents got the mean score of life quality of patients who had hemodialysis 88.72 with score the lowest score 79 and the highest score 103. The result of statistical test with t test dependent is known there is influence of logoterapi to the ability of meaningful life on client who undergo hemodialysis at Semarang Regency hospitals (p value: 0.0001). Advice on the need to improve the nurse's ability to provide health services, including the provision or guidance of the discovery of the meaning of life for hemodialysis patients, in addition to hemodialysis, there are internal factors of the patient that can be used as a motivation to recover from illness.   Keywords: Logotherapy, quality of life, kidney failure.  

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