scholarly journals Early Warning Of Leaking Lpg Gas Through Short Message Service (Sms) And Loudspeaker Tool Using Arduino Uno

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-102
Author(s):  
Novi Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Home Owner ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Arduino Uno ◽  
Gas Cylinders

At this time, the function of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is very important for human life, both in the household and industry. However, this can have a negative impact, especially in terms of if there is no known leaky hole that can cause an explosion and fire. The main factors that can cause the leaking of gas cylinders include improper installation of regulators, poor quality of tube sealing rings, quality of gas cylinders, non-regulators of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI), tear gas hose due to animals such as mice . The way of working from these tools when the MQ-6 sensor detects LPG gas above 100 ppm, the sensor will send data to the microcontroller on Arduino Uno for giving a response as a buzzer as an alarm, the loudspeaker as gives notification the sound of danger and send information in the form of SMS to the home owner. The test results that this warning system can indicate if any leaking on the gas concentration of 117 to 457 ppm and the duration of sending SMS between 3 to 182 seconds from five tests given in three different places.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Financial Security, Food Security and Quality of Daily Lives of Residents in Nigeria during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7925
Author(s):  
Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan ◽  
Olanrewaju Ibigbami ◽  
Maha El Tantawi ◽  
Brandon Brown ◽  
Nourhan M. Aly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Factors Associated

An online survey was conducted to identify factors associated with financial insecurity, food insecurity and poor quality of daily lives of adults in Nigeria during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The associations between the outcome (experience of financial loss, changes in food intake and impact of the pandemic on daily lives) and the explanatory (age, sex, education level, anxiety, depression, HIV status) variables were determined using logistic regression analysis. Of the 4439 respondents, 2487 (56.0%) were financially insecure, 907 (20.4%) decreased food intake and 4029 (90.8%) had their daily life negatively impacted. Males (AOR:0.84), people who felt depressed (AOR:0.62) and people living with HIV -PLHIV- (AOR:0.70) had significantly lower odds of financial insecurity. Older respondents (AOR:1.01) had significantly higher odds of financial insecurity. Those depressed (AOR:0.62) and PLHIV (AOR:0.55) had significantly lower odds of reporting decreased food intake. Respondents who felt anxious (AOR:0.07), depressed (AOR: 0.48) and who were PLHIV (AOR:0.68) had significantly lower odds of reporting a negative impact of the pandemic on their daily lives. We concluded the study findings may reflect a complex relationship between financial insecurity, food insecurity, poor quality of life, mental health, and socioeconomic status of adults living in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction among adult men in Moshi municipal, Tanzania: community-based study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenan B. Nyalile ◽  
Emmanuel H. P. Mushi ◽  
Epiphania Moshi ◽  
Beatrice J. Leyaro ◽  
Sia E. Msuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a negative impact on ones’ relationships with poor quality of life as inevitable result. The effects of ED maybe worse in developing countries setting like Tanzania because men’s sexual health has been forgotten. Men’s sexual and reproductive health needs are not in the national reproductive health strategic. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction among adult men in Moshi municipality, northern Tanzania. Results The mean age of the 381 men was 39.6 (SD ±16.8) years. The overall prevalence of ED on this study was 29.7%. The severity of ED among study participants was; 13.4% (51), 9.7% (37), 3.7% (14), 2.9% (11) had mild, mild to moderate, moderate and severe erectile dysfunction respectively. Age 40–54 years (Adjusted OR 5.0, 95% CI 2.5–9.9), > 55 years (aOR 11.7, 95% CI 5.8–23.7) and hypertension (aOR 2.6, 95% CI 1.1–6.4) were independent predictors of ED respectively. Conclusion The prevalence of ED is high among men in Moshi municipal as 1 out of 3 men have ED. Age and hypertension were independent predictors of ED. These results point to the need of community awareness and education programs to raise awareness among men about existence of ED problem, its consequence and where they can get advice and care in this setting. Further, health providers taking care of hypertensive and men with DM should be equipped with knowledge and skills on early detection for ED and how to counsel and where to refer patients for help.

scholarly journals Leprosy review

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lehlohonolo Makhakhe
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Hansen's Disease ◽  
Hansen’S Disease ◽  
Multiple Organs ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Significant Negative Impact

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) can affect multiple organs and body structures. Skin signs are typically observed in the early phase of the disease, hence being the first identifiable signs to propel clinical suspicion. Leprosy predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. The disease has been documented many centuries preceding the biblical era. Over many decades, the classification of Hansen’s disease has changed as modern medical science evolved. Patients with leprosy are usually subjected to discrimination, rejection from society and can suffer from social stigma, poor quality of life (QoL), low self-esteem and permanent disfigurements. Studies have shown that leprosy has a significant negative impact on the patients’ QoL. Leprosy is often not suspected by practicing clinicians because it is no longer emphasised in the medical curricula. In modern years, attention has gradually shifted from leprosy to tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

scholarly journals ROLE FORENSIC TRADE ANALYSIS WHILE HEARING CONSUMER PROTECTION CASES

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 406-416
Author(s):  
O. Dontsova ◽  
G. Sich
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
The State ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Consumer Rights ◽  
Major Player ◽  
The Right

This article content is aimed at characterization of urgent problematic issues, which are connected with determining the place of forensic expertise in cases related to the protection of consumer rights and the development of ways of solving emerging problems. The article emphasizes that in accordance with the current legislation, consumers have the right to protect their rights to the necessary quality, safety of goods and services, as well as the right to compensation for losses caused by goods of inadequate quality, dangerous to life and health, etc. It is determined that the main control in the sphere of trade is exercised by the State Service for Product Safety and Consumer Protection, and it is established that the problems are the inability of this service to carry out an instant check on a consumer complaint of a particular point of sale. At the present stage, the problem of citizens' rights including rights in the sphere of consumption, is extremely urgent, because accession of Ukraine to the European Union requires the application of European standards of product quality. In developed country, the consumer is a major player in market relations, which is focused on the production and improvement of the quality of goods and services. The application of sanctions to sellers, manufacturers of poor-quality products does not always give the necessary effect, because usually an unscrupulous manufacturer (seller, executor) pays a fine and continues to provide poor quality services, to supply products that are dangerous to life and health. Important factor in improving the quality of products and services provided is the legal knowledge of consumers themselves in protecting their rights. Consumer rights have a prerogative over the rights of sellers and producers, since human life and health under the Constitution of Ukraine is a fundamental value of the state. The authors described the actions that the consumer should take to protect their violated rights, and emphasized that in cases where the consumer seeks to restore justice for this issue, he should ask an expert institution to perform a forensic trade research.

Green Internet of Things (G-IoT)

2019 ◽  
pp. 379-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Solanki ◽  
Anand Nayyar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Greenhouse Effects

Smart world is envisioned via the fusion of diverse technologies like sensor communications, cloud computing, internet of things, AI, machine and deep learning. No doubt, new technologies bring revolution and innovation in every aspect of human life, but they are accompanied by lots of limitations in terms of energy wastage, environmental hazards like carbon or other chemical emissions, extreme consumption of natural or renewable sources and greenhouse effects. In order to minimize the negative impact of these technologies on the environment, it is utmost important to move towards green technology. That is the reason researchers are working hard and moving towards green computing, ICT, and IoT. This chapter explores an in-depth analysis of principles of G-IoT, making significant progress towards improvising the quality of life and sustainable environment. In addition to this, the chapter outlines various Green ICT technologies explores potential towards diverse real-time areas and also highlights various challenges acting as a barrier towards G-IoT implementation in the real world.

scholarly journals Anxiety: a hidden element in dementia

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vellingiri Raja Badrakalimuthu ◽  
Andrew F. Tarbuck
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Therapeutic Options ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
People With Dementia

SummaryAnxiety has reported prevalence rates between 38 and 72% among people with dementia. It has a negative impact on cognitive impairment and is associated with agitation and poor quality of life. The presence of excessive anxiety can be difficult to establish in people with dementia, especially when expressive or receptive speech is impaired. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research on the treatment of anxiety in dementia, and also on the wider issue of the management of anxiety disorders in old age. We explore the prevalence, presentation and diagnosis of anxiety in dementia and discuss the therapeutic options available.

scholarly journals Poor quality of life and sleep in patients with adrenal insufficiency—another cause of increased mortality?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antje K. Blacha ◽  
Peter Kropp ◽  
Amir H. Rahvar ◽  
Jörg Flitsch ◽  
Iris van de Loo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Duration Of Therapy ◽  
Impaired Sleep

Abstract Background Patients with adrenal insufficiency (AI) are treated with glucocorticoid replacement therapy (GRT). Although current glucocorticoid regimens aim to mimic the physiological circadian rhythm of cortisol secretion, temporary phases of hypo- and hypercortisolism are common undesired effects which lead to a variety of consequences like increased cardiovascular risk and premature mortality. Additionally, poor quality of life (QoL) and impaired sleep have been reported. However, little is known about these topics regarding the effects of daily dosage, duration of therapy, and patients with different forms of AI (primary, PAI, and secondary, SAI). Methods In this study, 40 adults with AI substituted with hydrocortisone (HC) and 20 matched healthy controls completed questionnaires evaluating depressive symptoms, subjective health status, quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness. Furthermore, demographic data, dosage of HC, duration of therapy and co-medication were evaluated. Patients were compared in different groups. Results Patients assessed general health significantly worse than controls; likewise, daytime sleepiness was reported significantly more often. Depressive symptoms differed significantly in the two groups but did not reach clinically relevant scores. There was no difference between patients with PAI and SAI. High dosage of hydrocortisone had negative impact on mental health but not on sleep quality or daytime sleepiness. Conclusions The present data highlight that poor QoL and impaired sleep are still severe and underrated issues in current GRT and might be additional factors for premature mortality in patients with AI. Some AI patients reach normal or near-normal self-assessed QoL and sleep, even despite unphysiological replacement.

scholarly journals The use of salt in fisheries product processing industry

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Luthfi Assadad
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Fish Processing ◽  
Important Food ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Fermented Fish ◽  
Fish Meat ◽  
Crystallization System

Salt is one of the most important food materials for human life. Although the total consumptionof salt increases every year, the total production decreases. Salt, in Indonesia and other tropicalcountries, is manufactured by using total crystallization system with poor quality and low quantity.The shortcomings in salt production are its low productivity and the function alteration of salt farms.Improving the quality of salt needs to be done, for example by improving technology, qualitymanagement system, trainings, and equipments. Whereas its quantity could be improved byintensification and extensification. Salt is an industrial product and an important material for otherindustries. Fish processing industry, both traditional and modern, uses salt as product processingaid. Salt preserves flavour and enhances the appearance and texture of fish meat. Salt is used intraditional processing industries, to produce dried fish, boiled fish, and fermented fish products.Whereas in modern processing industry, salt is used for the manufacture of surimi products and itsderivatives.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF HUMAN CULTURE ON THE DEGRADATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3(53)) ◽  
pp. 68-70
Author(s):  
Natalya Alexandrovna Popkova
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Modern Human ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Human Culture ◽  
Modern Level ◽  
Biological Environment ◽  
Industrial Societies

The development of industrial societies, not only led to an increase in living standards, but also had a negative impact on the biosphere of the planet. The quality of the environment has an impact on all spheres of human life in the modern world and is a constant subject of scientific research. Despite a significant number of scientific publications devoted to global problems of humanity, the issues of the influence of culture on the formation of attitudes to the environment, within the framework of the modern human life world, require rethinking. The article considers the features and problem field of the processes of degradation of the biological environment in the conditions of the modern level of human culture.

scholarly journals Internet Addiction Effect on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Noroozi ◽  
Soheil Hassanipour ◽  
Fatemeh Eftekharian ◽  
Kumars Eisapareh ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Kaveh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Study Results

Purpose. Due to the use of different methodologies, tools, and measurements, the positive or negative impact of Internet use on human life quality is accompanied by a series of ambiguities and uncertainties. Therefore, in this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis are conducted regarding the effect of Internet addiction on the quality of life. Methods. A systematic search of resources was conducted to investigate the effect of Internet addiction on the quality of life. The databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Science Direct were searched from January 1980 to July 2020. The articles were screened by two researchers in multiple levels in terms of the title, abstract, and full-text; then, final studies that met the inclusion criteria were retrieved and included in the study. Results. After searching the previously mentioned international databases, 3863 papers were found, 18 of which we included in the final analysis. Surveys indicated that people who had a high Internet addiction received lower scores of quality of life than those who were normal Internet users (OR = 2.45, 95% CI; 2.31–2.61, p < 0.001 ; I2 = 85.23%, p < 0.001 ). Furthermore, There was a negative significant relationship between Internet addiction and quality of life in the psychological (OR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.32–0.99, p = 0.04 , I2 = 97.47%, p < 0.001 ), physical (OR = 0.58, 95% CI: 0.39–0.86, p = 0.007 , I2 = 95.29%, p = 0.001 ), and overall quality of life score (OR = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.27–0.55, p < 0.001 , I2 = 0.0%, p = 0.746 ). Conclusion. These findings illustrate that Internet addiction should be regarded as a major health concern and incorporated into health education and intervention initiatives.

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