Home Scale Research Articles

RANCANG BANGUN PENGENDALIAN TEGANGAN MENGGUNAKAN KONTROL PID-ARDUINO PADA PROTOTIPE MINI PLANT MIKROHIDRO

Microhydro power plant is an alternative for producing small-scale electrical energy uses hydropower. Microhydro has three main components, water, turbine and generator. In the environment , it can also be used as a microhydro power plant on a home scale. The components needed to make microhydro prototype are water reservoirs, valves, MOV,generators, flowmeters, voltage sensors,LED . The water reservoir is installed as high as 4 meters. MOV is used as an actuator to control the flow of water to adjust the degree of valve opening automatically. Generator is connected to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, flowmeter to determine the debit value and a voltage sensor is connected. The system will be connected to the load of an LED light. When the lamp load changes, it is expected that the voltage generated by the generator remains stable. To regulate the voltage to remain stable, voltage control is carried out by adjusting the degree of valve opening using a PID control system. Voltage control with PID control based on Ziegler Nichols theory with oscillation method. Through experimentation, it was obtained that the KP = 0.9, Ki = 0.45 and Kd = 0.45 constants were the most optimal because the response of the oscillating system was 1.15 seconds shorter. The time required for the voltage to stabilize to the setpoint from the start of the system being turned on is 46.20 seconds. The greater the degree of valve opening, the greater the voltage generated, because the debit produced is greater.

Oxidative and Microbial Stability of a Traditional Appetizer: Aubergine Salad

An eggplant-based salad, called aubergine salad (AS), is a traditional appetizer and as such, is quite popular in the Mediterranean area. It is widely produced either on a home scale or on an industrial scale and widely consumed. However, there are cases where preservatives (such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate) are added in order to extend the shelf life of the product. In the present study, the stability of this delicatessen against oxidation and microbial spoilage was evaluated, with or without preservatives. The physicochemical properties of the salad were evaluated, along with the tocopherol content, resistance to oxidation, and microbial count. According to the results, it is evident that the induction period of AS is 16% (in the case that preservatives were used) and 26% (in the case without preservatives) increased, compared to a control sample (plain soybean oil). This can be attributed to the increased content in tocopherols, and more specifically to α-tocopherol. Furthermore, the addition of preservatives resulted in increased storage days and a reduction of microorganisms. However, in both cases, the AS-prepared salad exhibited a self-stabilization ability after 13 days, negating the need for preservatives.

Measuring positive memories of home and family during childhood: The development and initial validation of the 'Memories of Home and Family Scale'.

There is a burgeoning evidence base highlighting the positive influence of benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs), even in the context of adversity. However, few measures are available to assess BCEs. The current study sought to develop and validate a measure which assesses positive recollections of experiences and emotions at home and with family during childhood called the ‘Memories of Home and Family Scale’(MHFS). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to test the latent structure of the preliminary MHFS item scores in a sample of university students from the United Kingdom (N = 624). Following selection of the best-fitting model and final items for inclusion in the scale, total and subscale scores were correlated with a range of mental health outcomes. CFA results indicated that the latent structure of the MHFS items was best represented by a correlated six-factor first-order model. The final MHFS demonstrated high levels of internal reliability and convergent validity.

Abstract 156: Main Results Of The Take Off Pounds After Stroke Trial

Objective: To test the effectiveness of a 12-week partial meal replacement (PMR) intervention for achieving meaningful weight loss in overweight or obese patients with a recent ischemic stroke. Methods: Take Off Pounds After Stroke (TOPS) was a prospective randomized open blinded endpoint trial. Eligible patients had an ischemic stroke within the past 90 days, were ≥18 years of age, with BMI 27 to 49.9 kg/m 2 , maximum weight ≤350 pounds (limit of home scale we provided), and were able to stand on a scale unassisted, meet all nutritional needs by oral intake, and ready to undergo behavioral change. Patients were excluded if they required dialysis, had a contra-indication to a weight loss diet, had lost ≥12 lbs in the prior 3 months, were allergic to soy, did not speak English or were pregnant, breast feeding, or desired to become pregnant. Patients were randomized to a PMR (OPTAVIA® Optimal Weight 4&2&1 Plan™) or enhanced standard care (SC). The PMR program is commercially available and consists of daily intake of four meal replacements, two “lean and green” meals and one healthy snack (1,100 to 1,300 calories per day). Enhanced standard care consisted of one instructional session on a healthy diet advocated by the US Department of Agriculture (and provision of a manual). The primary outcome was achievement of at least 5% weight loss at 12 weeks. Results: From 1 2/2019 to 2/2021, a total of 38 patients were enrolled from two sites. Two patients in each arm did not complete the study. At 12 weeks, 9 of 17 patients in the PMR group and 2 of 17 patients in the SC group achieved at least 5% weight loss (52.9% v. 11.9%; Fisher’s exact p=.02). Mean percent weight loss in the PMR group was 3.0% (SD 13.7) compared with 2.6% (SD 3.4) in the SC group (Wilcoxon rank sum p=.17). Patients in the PMR group had a mean change in waist circumference of -5.0 cms (SD 9.8) compared to -4.7 cms (SD 6.3) in the standard advice group (ANOVA p=.94). Changes in blood pressure and modified Rankin Scale did not differ between groups. No adverse outcomes were associated with the study intervention. Conclusion: A dietary intervention for weight loss implemented soon after ischemic stroke is feasible, safe and effective for weight loss.

Profitability Analysis of Home-scale SMEs Based on

Home-scale business or doing business from home by family members is one choice to sustain people’s economy during the covid pandemic. With the advance of digital technologies, these home-scale businesses should be performed through digital platforms or social media. With proper utilisation, social media can increase the profits of these businesses. The purpose of this article is to analyse how social media can generate profit for small scale businesses. The data were obtained from the sales reports of three home-scale businesses in Jakarta, which specialized in selling traditional snacks. From the data, we analyzed the profit earned from each of the social media used (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Word of Mouth) to find out which media generated the most profit for their business. We found that the highest profit for home scale business came from Instagram because promotion through Instagram resulted in the highest number of items sold. The findings signify that using the right social media can generate maximum profit. However, the use of social media as digital marketing tool should depend on the habits and control of the business owner over the media.

Semi-Manual Processing Of Blood Clamps Waste into Chitosan Powder

Blood clams (Anadara granosa) are endemic clams found in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Blood clams are widely consumed by the public as seafood dishes in coastal food stalls. The great potential of blood clams will increase the waste of clam shells produced. The accumulation of shellfish waste will cause pollution and reduce environmental aesthetics. The chitin content in blood clam shells can be used as chitosan. Chitosan is a polymer of -(1-4) glucosamine which is formed when the acetyl group in chitin is substituted by hydrogen to become an amine group. Chitosan has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Isolation of chitosan was carried out through the stages of demineralization, deproteination, and deacetylation. The limited use of laboratories during the pandemic is a major obstacle in the isolation process of chitosan. This study aims to process blood clam shell waste into chitosan in a simple way on a home scale. Processing includes deproteination, demineralization, and deacetylation were done using tools and materials available at home. Laboratory equipment such as beakers could be replaced with pots, the reflux process was replaced by using a cloth to filter, and measuring cups were replaced with glasses. The research used 1500 grams of blood clam shell powder and produced 1050 grams of white chitosan with a slightly hard texture

Food fraud: A menace to public health

Food is a basic requirement of people that helps in providing proper nutrition and energy for growth and repair of tissues. However, food which provides numerous health benefits now comes in adulterated form. Some of the most frequent products to be fraudulent are common to many households – olive oil, cheese, honey, herbs and spices etc. The greed of industries to gain higher profits within short period of time makes them to indulge in malpractices such as food fraud and involves such techniques for food fraud which go undetected even after using laboratory techniques. There are manifold analytical techniques to detect food fraud in laboratory but consumers are not able to detect it at home scale. Moreover, no one bothers to do that after buying it. Consuming a fraudulated food product can prove harmful for human body as it may have short term or long-term effects. It is only consumer awareness that can protect them from food fraud. The purpose of this review is to study the food fraud that is deliberately affecting the health of consumers.

Analysis of the Development of Home Scale Machines in the Food and Beverage Industry

Indonesia is a country experiencing demographic growth, especially in the productive age. This growth has several consequences, among others, from income and consumption levels. The increase in the people's standard of living affects various industries, including the food and beverage industry. Apart from macroeconomic and demographic factors, technological factors play an essential role in increasing production. In this case, the availability of coffee machines on a home scale. This machine's existence enables small businesses to start their coffee cafe businesses to compete with large coffee companies. This research uses existing analytical tools between market potential analysis and boarding house structure analysis. This analysis found that there was a decrease in the barrier to entry to the ready-to-serve coffee industry. As a consequence, there are vast opportunities for small businesses to start a business using home-scale machines. This study explains the phenomenon of the rapid development of small-scale coffee in Indonesia in recent years.

Merancang Usaha Tani Sayuran Skala Rumahan di Kelompok Ibu-Ibu PKK RT 03 RW 06 Kelurahan Mulyorejo

This article is based on the Community Service Program which seeks to help increase the insight and knowledge of residents to differentiate between subsistence and commercial scale vegetable production. This service program aims to increase the insight and skills of the residents of RT 03 RW 06 Mulyorejo Village, especially the Dasawisma group of PKK women in managing existing resources to implement home-scale vegetable farming. The approach method used is training and mentoring in vegetable business management for residents in RT 03. Community service activities are carried out in 3 stages, namely: (1) Socialization of activities; (2) Vegetable farming management training and bookkeeping; (3) Assistance for pioneering vegetable marketing. The results of the implementation of community service show that PKK women are able to allocate their resources to produce leaf vegetables and fruit vegetables on a home scale. The formation of production groups based on vegetable types greatly helps the availability of various types of vegetables to meet consumer demand around in the RT 03 RW 06. PKK women also have the ability to make simple bookkeeping although intensive assistance is needed to perfect the recording of expenditure transactions and income earned. The initial profits of vegetable farming run by PKK women during a growing season are still included in the business records of the Dasawisma group. A pilot agreement with an online vegetable shop has been agreed to expand the marketing network of PKK women in RT 03.

Music Therapy with Children Whose Mothers Are in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A Program Evaluation

Abstract Children who experience multiple stressors may benefit from music therapy programming that addresses the development of social skills, self-expression, and coping mechanisms. Emerging evidence supports the use of improvisation techniques, group songwriting, and drumming activities to support self-regulation and increase social competence. In this article, we aimed to describe the inception and evaluate the implementation of a music therapy program for children at a residential treatment facility for women with substance use disorders (SUDs) at Dove’s Nest, a residential facility for women with SUDs. In this facility, children can reside with their mothers during the length of treatment. We collected pre/post data from children ages 5–11 (N = 20) who attended 8 nonconsecutive music therapy sessions by asking the mothers to complete the Home and Community Social Behavior Scale (HCSBS; Merrell, K. W., & Caldarella, P. (2008). Home & Community Social Behavior Scales user’s guide. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company). Statistical analyses showed no significant changes on individual HCSBS subscale pre–post comparisons. The total number of scale items on HCSBS flagged as areas of concern was reduced both in social competence (31 pre to 6 post or a decrease of 80.65%) and antisocial behavior (34 pre to 17 post or a decrease of 50%) scales. Evaluation results indicated that even though the children assessed may score within average ranges for social competence and antisocial behaviors, they still exhibit a high number of areas of concern at baseline, particularly in the defiant/disruptive category, which warrants preventive interventions. Clinicians may need to focus on interventions that promote social integration, self-regulation, and assertiveness while addressing behaviors such as blaming and attention seeking.

A 1-year longitudinal study of the stress, sleep, and parenting of mothers of toddlers

ObjectivesThe present study, building on cross-sectional research showing links between mothers’ sleep, stress, and parenting, used a longitudinal design to consider (1) the temporal direction of links between mothers’ sleep and stress, (2) whether mother sleep deficits predict change in parenting across time, and (3) whether mother sleep deficits mediate the inverse association between stress and positive parenting. DesignThe study used repeated measures of stress, mother sleep, and positive parenting at toddler ages 30, 36, and 42 months. SettingData were collected at 2 sites, one in the Midwest and one in the East. ParticipantsFour hundred thirteen mother-toddler pairs were followed. Mothers were mostly married, college educated, and middle class, but there was also considerable variability between families. MeasurementsStress was measured via parenting hassles, CHAOS, and role overload scales. Mother sleep was measured via actigraphy. Positive parenting was observed during the bedtime routine and rated using the HOME scale and other items. ResultsMother stress and sleep were inextricably linked across toddlerhood, and worse sleep was predictive of less observed positive parenting, even when controlling for prior levels of stress and parenting. ConclusionsImproving mothers’ sleep may be important in efforts to improve their parenting.

Pemanfaatan Mesin Penggiling Ikan dan Mesin Pendingin Dalam Usaha Home Industry di Oesapa Kupang Nusa Tenggara Timur

Management and processing of marine and fishery products are one of the ways to improve the welfare and socio-economy of the community. The province of East Nusa Tenggara is one of the regions in Indonesia that has enormous marine fishery potential. The potential for fisheries comes from capture fisheries and aquaculture reaching 72 thousand tons with a production value of 1.8 trillion Rupiah, and the second-largest seaweed producer after South Sulawesi with seaweed production of 2.9 trillion Rupiah. This potential needs to be developed to support economic growth and improve the welfare of people who have jobs in the fisheries sector, such as the development of value-added fishery products through fishery industrial activities. This activity aims to examine the added value of marine and fishery products on a home scale industry and its implications for society. This community service activity is carried out on Oesapa Beach by targeting coastal communities. Activities are carried out by providing training and presentation of material regarding the use of fish grinding machines and cold storage to properly and safely support small-scale economic activities. This activity was well appreciated by the community and had a positive impact in efforts to increase the selling power of marine and fishery products.

Application Education as a Place to Increase Community Income During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Parungponteng

Blood clams (Anadara granosa) are endemic clams found in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Blood clams are widely consumed by the public as seafood dishes in coastal food stalls. The great potential of blood clams will increase the waste of clam shells produced. The accumulation of shellfish waste will cause pollution and reduce environmental aesthetics. The chitin content in blood clam shells can be used as chitosan. Chitosan is a polymer of -(1-4) glucosamine which is formed when the acetyl group in chitin is substituted by hydrogen to become an amine group. Chitosan has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Isolation of chitosan was carried out through the stages of demineralization, deproteination, and deacetylation. The limited use of laboratories during the pandemic is a major obstacle in the isolation process of chitosan. This study aims to process blood clam shell waste into chitosan in a simple way on a home scale. Processing includes deproteination, demineralization, and deacetylation were done using tools and materials available at home. Laboratory equipment such as beakers could be replaced with pots, the reflux process was replaced by using a cloth to filter, and measuring cups were replaced with glasses. The research used 1500 grams of blood clam shell powder and produced 1050 grams of white chitosan with a slightly hard texture.

Study the Corrosion of Iron Steel in Presence of Sacrificial Anode in Different pH Media

Corrosion is a common concern that arise from the use of iron metal components in daily life, both at home and industrial scale. Cathodic protection employing a sacrificial anode is one of several ways for preventing iron corrosion and it is a common industrial method for preventing corrosion in underground pipes, ships, and storage tanks. The metal to be protected and a second metal called a sacrificial anode are the two essential components of this corrosion prevention approach. This study involved preparing corrosive cells with different media for different periods of time. It aimed to application the principle of sacrificial anodes by using zinc and iron as sacrificial anodes for the protection to iron and copper respectively in different pH corrosive media (1,3,5,7,9 and11) with different immersion times (30, 60 and 90 days). The magnitudes of percentage of corrosion (% corrosion) and corrosion rate (CR) was observed by weight loss method for Fe without protection, Fe/Zn couple and Fe/Cu couple. The CR varies with varied immersion times and acid alkaline concentrations, according to the findings. The findings showed a large CR in acidic media, with varying degrees, compared to the alkaline and neutral media. A promising results were obtained in which corrosion rates were reduced and determined by applying protection with the sacrificial anode.

Affordability and features of home scales for self-weighing.

SummarySelf-weighing is an evidence-based weight management strategy, which requires patients to have a home scale. For clinicians to effectively counsel patients on self-weighing, they should be aware of the costs and features available in typical home scales. Our objective was to describe the cost and features of the top bathroom scales available online. We performed content analysis of top 100 scales listed on a popular online retailer. Two coders independently extracted price and scale features (i.e., digital connectivity, body mass index [BMI] calculation, maximum weight accommodated). We used t-tests and ANOVA, as appropriate, to examine the relationships between price and features. Among the 97 scales included, mean scale price was $28.99 (SD $21.06; range $7.20–$139.95). Of the advanced features, 20.6% of scales had digital connectivity and 28.9% calculated BMI. Scales with advanced features cost significantly more than scales without (digital connectivity: $49.18 vs. $23.74, P < 0.001; BMI calculation: $42.92 vs. $23.33, P < 0.001). Most scales (76.2%) had a maximum weight of 351–400 lbs, and only 17.5% could accommodate >400 lbs. Price was higher for scales with a higher maximum weight (P = 0.002). No scale with maximum weight > 500 lbs had advanced features. Scales that have digital connectivity for telemedicine or can accommodate higher weights are less commonly available online and their costs may be prohibitive for some patients who need these features. Future research might consider testing whether insurance coverage for scales improves scale access and patient weight management outcomes.

Risk management of chilli supply chains using weighted failure mode effect analysis

Chilli supply chain is very vulnerable to risk due to scattered production centre, large number of actors along supply chain. Hence, risk management of chilli supply chain is very crucial to be executed in order to reduce the losses received by farmers and traders. The study aims to (i) identify and assess supply chain risks, and (2) arrange efforts to manage risks in the chilli supply chain. Weighted Failure Mode Effect Analysis (WFMEA) enriched by Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was implemented to evaluate high-risk priorities and to manage those risks. The results showed that risk in marketing chain got the highest priority to be controlled since the greatest potential failure occurred in this channel with the weighted Risk Priority Number about 647.3. Risk indicators in this channel were cashless payment, major harvesting, and price fluctuations. Strategies to manage those risks were the provision of storage warehouses, planting time arrangements, bailout funds for cash purchase, harvest and post-harvest technology and farm capital loan. Government supports was required for providing the small-scale storage, home scale ozonation technology to extent the chilli shelf life and improve the product quality as well as policies on accessible farmer’s credit with farming guarantee system.

An Efficient Technique for Automation of The NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) Hydroponic System Using Arduino

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Neurodevelopmental assessment at one year of age predicts neuropsychological performance at six years in a cohort of West African Children

ABSTRACT Rural children from Benin, west Africa were evaluated with the Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) at one year of age and then at six years with the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-II), the visual computerized Tests of Variables of Attention (TOVA), and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test (BOT-2) of motor proficiency (N = 568). Although both the MSEL and KABC-II were available to the assessors in French, instructions to the mother/child were in local language of Fon. Mothers were evaluated with the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), Caldwell HOME Scale, educational level and literacy, and a Socio-Economic Scale – also in their local language (Fon). After adjusting for maternal factors, MSEL cognitive composite was correlated with KABC-II with moderate effect sizes, but not with TOVA scores. Overall eta-squared effect for the multivariate models were moderately to strongly correlated (.07 to .37). Neurodevelopmental assessments in early childhood adapted cross-culturally are predictive of school-age neuropsychological cognitive ability.

Penggunaan Limbah Kulit Singkong pada Filter Air Sederhana Skala Rumah Tangga

Cassava (Manihot utillisima) is a staple food for Indonesians after rice and corn. Cassava is a natural product (product) which is abundant in Indonesia, especially in the areas of Central Tawa and West Java. Activated carbon is a porous material derived from carbon material by combustion or thermal decomposition. Activated carbon is widely used for water purification, medicine, waste treatment and as a filter in compressed air (Lam et al., 2017). The purpose of this research is the quality of activated charcoal from cassava peel absorption capacity of activated carbon from cassava peels as a water filter, especially for removal of Cu (II) metal with a variety of activators and the optimum duration of contact with the use of activated carbon in a simple home scale water filter. The results showed that the quality of activated charcoal from coffee grounds which includes the quality of yield, moisture content, ash content and absorption of iodine has met SNI No.06-3730- 1995 Activated Charcoal Quality Standards. The higher the concentration, the greater the absorption of activated charcoal on Cu (II) metal, and from the variation data the most optimal activator is activated charcoal with a KOH activator of 0.3 m. The results of boxing the activated charcoal within 5 hours with an average yield of 0.1898 mg per liter meet the clean water standards, namely according to the 2008 East Java Regional Regulation which states that the Cu content in water is at a threshold of 0.2 mg per liter.

Factors influencing use of technology in older adults' daily life

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of technology use at home by older adults and to identify factors related to technology use. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using 400 older adults that were referred to Urban Comprehensive Health Service Centers in Kashan, Iran, from July 2017 to March 2019. The multistage cluster sampling method was used to select the health centers, and simple random sampling was used to recruit older adults that were referred to the centers. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Older Adults' Technology Use at Home (OATUH) scale. The independent t-test, Chi-square test, and Pearson's correlation were used to analyze data. Results: The mean score of OATUH was 17.25 ± 8.6 in the range of 0–36. Technology use at home was significantly associated with gender, education, income, and chronic conditions. Participants without chronic conditions were more likely to use technology, especially out-of-kitchen technology. Age had a negative correlation with OATUH (r = −0.3), out-of-kitchen technology use (r = 0.21), and in-kitchen technology use (r = 0.28). Conclusions: The use of technology was associated with participants' demographics and health characteristics. The results can be integrated with the knowledge base for improving older adults' technology use to enhance their quality of life.