Tapping Method Research Articles

The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in Improving the Mental Health of Breast Cancer Patients: Systematic Literature Review

Introduction : Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Indonesia and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with a prevalence of 28.7%. Emotional impacts, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, often accompany this diagnosis, making effective interventions necessary to improve the mental health of patients. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) are modern energy therapies aimed at addressing these challenges through tapping methods and the integration of spiritual aspects. Methode: This study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) approach by reviewing articles from the PubMed, and Google Scholar databases published within the 2019-2024 timeframe. The included studies encompass experimental research and interventions related to EFT or SEFT in breast cancer patients with a focus on mental health. Results : EFT and SEFT are effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients. EFT improves the positive behavior of pancreatic cancer patients, which is relevant to breast cancer patients. SEFT, with its spiritual component, provides additional benefits, especially for elderly patients, in harmonizing physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects. Compared to other therapies such as Life Review Therapy, EFT and SEFT offer a unique approach that is more oriented towards the management of body energy. Conclusion of this study affirms that EFT and SEFT are innovative holistic methods for improving the mental health of breast cancer patients. The integration of spiritual elements in SEFT provides significant added value, making it relevant for the Indonesian context.

Seasonal resin production in Pinus pinaster Ait. plantations: Dendrometric and meteorological influences

The relationship between dendrometric and meteorological parameters and resin production in Pinus pinaster plantations was studied using data from 90 trees collected between June and October. Resin production was measured every 15 days over a five-month period to explore how environmental factors influence resin production rates. The correlation between diameter at breast height (DBH) ranging from 20 cm to 49 cm and total and average resin production was examined, with the goal to optimize resin harvesting practices and to understand the ecological significance of resin in these plantations. The bi-monthly resin production was tested using the open wound tapping method over a five-month period beginning in June. Through regression models, significant seasonal variability in resin production was observed. Specifically, higher resin yields were recorded in June (354 g) and lower yields in October (53.5 g). The impact of DBH, tree height, basal area, and volume on resin yield were also assessed. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses elucidated the relationships between tree metrics, meteorological factors, and resin production. This study contributes new insights into how tree characteristics influence resin production and how this relationship is modulated by seasonal changes. Such findings can inform sustainable forest management practices and improve resin harvesting methods.

Modeling of the discharge coefcient of diferential pressure fowmeters: approximation by using radial-basis function neural networks

The discharge coefficient of flow transducers of liquids and gases of differential pressure flowmeters plays an important role in flow rate measurement. The problem of modeling and calculating the discharge coefficient of differential pressure flowmeters directly affects the accuracy of flow rate measurement of these devices. The results of modeling the discharge coefficient of the differential pressure flowmeter in the form of radial-basis neural networks are presented. The described structure of the neural network calculates the values of the discharge coefficient with an angular pressure tapping method. The article evaluates the error of approximation of the discharge coefficient by radial-basis function networks and provides recommendations for building such networks to solve problems of modeling the characteristics of differential pressure flowmeters. The article discusses the main advantages and disadvantages of using such networks as discharge coefficients of the differential pressure flowmeters. The research showed that the use of such networks is justified by their properties to approximate the discharge coefficient and their efficiency in measuring gas and liquid flow rates.

Polyphenol Tannin‐Induced Protein Precipitation for Drug Target Discovery by Chemical Proteomics

AbstractHigh‐throughput drug discovery is highly dependent on the targets available to accelerate the process of candidate screening. Unbiased drug target identification is of crucial importance to reveal the mechanisms of protein–drug interactions. In recent years, energetics‐based protein conformation methods have become an alternative strategy for protein target discovery of bioactive drugs. In this study, we present a novel tannin protein precipitation method (TAP) for identifying target proteins of small molecules using the effect on protein solubility of tannin. The feasibility of this method was validated using a drug model of methotrexate. It was found that the known target DHFR yields a significant solubility shift. This method was further investigated with Annexin A2, the target protein of protopanaxadiol (PPD)‐S by western blot, and by screening potential target proteins of PPD‐S in K562 cells by quantitative proteomics. Finally, the TAP method was employed to differentiate the target proteins of pair chiral molecules PPD‐S and PPD‐R, which can bring up novel insights into the mechanism of drug–protein interactions. This study not only provides an effective tool for drug research and development but also offers new ideas for understanding the mechanism of action of natural chiral bioactive compounds.

Examining a New Laboratory Method for Packing Soilless Substrate to Ensure Consistent, Appropriate Bulk Density When Measuring Static Physical Properties

Bulk density (Db) and subsequent physical properties are determined by the substrate and packing method. Packing method is the way one fills and compresses a substrate within a given volume. Bulk density produced in the laboratory may not align with “expected” published ranges due to variations in packing. Additionally, it is unknown if ranges identified as “typical” using a small volume sample ring reflect Db occurring in larger production size containers packed using commercial potting practices. Therefore, our objectives were to 1) emulate nursery practices and document the Db associated with a potted 2.8-L (#1) container, 2) develop and test the new “shim and compression” method to determine if it consistently packs sample rings to a Db commensurate with that of a 2.8-L nursery container, and 3) demonstrate how static physical properties are affected by the new “shim and compression” sample ring packing method compared with the traditional bench top tap method. When emulating nursery potting practices with 100% pine bark, coir, and peat, and blends of each, Db ranged from 0.08 g⋅cm−3 (coconut coir) to 0.17 g⋅cm−3 (pine bark). We used an espresso tamp and shims to pack the aforementioned substrates in sample rings. The Db achieved using a range in number of presses and discs was largely dependent on the substrate, but the desired Db was consistently achieved for each substrate. There was no effect of disc number on Db (P = 1.000) for any substrate. There was no effect of tamp number (P ≥ 0.0602) for all substrates except peat-amended, for which five tamps yielded a greater Db than one tamp (P = 0.0324). In an experiment in which a different technician who was accustomed to the conventional benchtop tap packing method performed both methods, method influenced Db (P < 0.0001), and the conventional method more closely attained the target Db. To our knowledge, this is the only report of Db observed in commercial container production facilities (i.e., “native”).

SEFT as an Effort to Overcome the Manifestations of Burnout Syndrome

Burnout syndrome describes a response to chronic work-related stress. One of the techniques to overcome this is the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), which combines spiritual power and energy psychology. This study used a literature review with the PICOS framework. Article search using electronic databases: Google Scholar, Research Gate, PubMed, and Science Direct with the keywords "SEFT" OR "EFT" and "Burnout syndrome". The inclusion criteria in this literature review are articles published from 2016 to 2023, available in full-text form. Exclusion criteria: articles are only in the form of journal reviews, and papers are published in proceedings. Number of articles reviewed: 10. SEFT combines psychological energy and spiritual therapy by using the tapping method at several meridian points in the body. Improvement of physical and psychological complaints after the administration of SEFT psychotherapy is a form of mind-body gap healing. SEFT treats disruptions of the body's energy system to eliminate negative emotions

Dynamics of resin yield in Pinus brutia: A quantitative analysis using bark streak tapping

The sustainable harvesting of resin yield from forests plays a crucial role in providing valuable renewable resources. Specifically, Pinus brutia forests in Türkiye are significant for their oleoresin, utilized in various industries. Yet, understanding how dendrometric and meteorological factors influence resin yield is essential for optimizing production while ensuring forest sustainability. This study aimed to estimate oleoresin yield in Pinus brutia plantations using dendrometric parameters (such as diameter at breast height and tree height, basal area, volume and canopy closure) and meteorological parameters (including monthly; minimum, maximum, and average temperature, precipitation, humidity, vapor pressure, and wind speed), to identify the key factors affecting resin production. Resin was collected from 389 Pinus brutia trees of varying diameters across 27 different plots using the bark streak tapping method, with data recorded every 15 days over a year. Weighted Leased Square regression analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between resin yield and the aforementioned dendrometric and meteorological parameters. The analysis revealed that diameter at breast height, monthly average temperature, wind speed, and precipitation significantly influence resin yield. The study underscores the intricate interplay between these factors and resin production, indicating that larger diameters and specific meteorological conditions—especially average temperature, wind speed, and precipitation—are positively correlated with increased resin output. The findings suggest that sustainable resin extraction practices in Pinus brutia forests should account for not only the physical characteristics of the trees but also the local meteorological conditions to maximize yield without compromising forest health. This research contributes to the development of more effective guidelines for oleoresin harvesting, ensuring both economic viability and ecological preservation.

Distribution, importance and constraints in gum and resin bearing species in Ethiopia

Dry forest is the largest forest type in Ethiopia that currently covers 55 M ha. These forests are predominantly rich in Acacia, Boswellia and Commiphora species that gives the important export commodities such as gum arabic, frankincense and myrrh. However, these forests are suffering by huge degradation due to anthropogenic pressures also they are shrinking continuously by the expansion of agricultural lands, human settlement, overgrazing, and lack of policy and inappropriate tapping method. The aim of this paper was to review distribution, importance and constraints in gum and resin bearing species in Ethiopia. In Ethiopia expected areas covered by natural gum and resin bearing species in the different regions, the leading one Tigray have 940000 ha coverage, the other Amhara, Oromía, Gam-bela, Somalia, Beneshangul-Gumuz, Nationalities and Peoples of the South (SNNP) and Afar followed Tigray region respectively. The majority of the households in rural Ethiopia make use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for different purposes, extending from food, feed, energy, and medicine to income generation and cultural practices. Among the range of NTFPs, gums and resins are advanta-geous trade commodities with a potential for helping social and economic developments both at rural and urban areas in Ethiopia. Commercial gums and resins are produced in rural areas, traded in urban and utilized by western countries and, hence, touch varied ranges of human lives and cross-sections. Therefore, adequate research and clear action oriented plans, improve tapping methods, clear policy about utilization and conservation gum and resin bearing species and identify method of propagation is recommended.

Improving non-destructive testing methods for detecting cavity damage and internal defects in stone cultural relics: A focus on ultrasonic testing and acoustic tapping technology

This study employs advanced ultrasonic tomography and Grasshopper software to investigate the internal anomalies within stone materials. We aim to enhance the non-destructive testing (NDT) methods with potential applications extending to modern architecture and stone engineering. Cavity damage and internal defects threaten the structural stability of stone cultural relics. Traditional non-destructive testing methods, while practical, have limitations in assessing these relics comprehensively. This paper proposes an enhanced ultrasonic testing method based on mathematical analysis to accurately detect cavity damage in stone cultural relics. We also investigate imaging techniques for internal defects, combining ultrasonic testing with Grasshopper software for efficient and accurate defect characterization. Additionally, we introduce an acoustic tapping method for detecting internal defects in ancient building stones. Verified through field tests and data analysis, this method is non-invasive, accurate, and fast. The process of detecting stone defects using this technology, along with data analysis methods, experimental results, and application effects, are detailed. This research contributes to the improved preservation and restoration of ancient buildings and extends to other fields, such as modern architecture and stone engineering, highlighting its significance in cultural heritage conservation.

Bolt Looseness Detection in Brake Disc of High-Speed Rail Using Wavelet Packet Decomposition and 1D Convolutional Neural Network

The effective and in-time detection of bolt looseness in the brake disc of high-speed rail is of great significance to ensure the safe operation of the train. The hammer tapping method is one of the most widely used methods for bolt looseness detection. Due to the complex structure of the brake disc, the vibration characteristics associated with bolt looseness are coupled with the transmission path from the head of the bolt through the brake disc to the sensors, which make it difficult to quantitively identify the bolt looseness. In this work, a method based on wavelet packet decomposition and a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D CNN) is proposed to quantitively detect the bolt looseness of brake disc. Firstly, the vibration signals collected from the two sensors mounted on the nut side are fused by autocorrelation summation to reduce the influence of transmission path. Secondly, the fused signal is decomposed to sub signals in low frequency and high frequency components by wavelet packet decomposition. The relative difference of wavelet packet energy among sub signals is extracted as the features to enhance the difference among different degrees of looseness. Finally, the 1D CNN model is established and trained by the features of energy relative difference to quantitively identify the bolt looseness. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed method, an experimental platform for bolt looseness detection in brake disc is constructed. Compared with the single-channel 1D CNN and fused signal-1D CNN models, the accuracy of the proposed method is approximately 97%, which confirms the superiority of the proposed method.

The Significant, Threats and Management of Boswellia Papyrifera (Del.) Hochest Tree Species in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review

Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst is one of a combretum-terminal deciduous ecosystem with the key dry land tree forest in the world planet which belongs to the family Burseraceae. This review paper was presents to review the importance, threat and its management techniques of Boswellia papyrifera forest tree species in Ethiopia. Boswellia papyrifera woodland provides considerable economic, ecological, socio-cultural, traditional and industrial benefits in the dry lands of Ethiopia. The review showed that in Ethiopia Boswellia papyrifera tree population are declining at an alarming rate mainly due to overgrazing, absence of regeneration and saplings, pests, agricultural expansion, over tapping for frankincense production, poor policy and other interrelated factors. There are different important demands being made on the Boswellia papyrifera reducing conversion of woodland, using appropriate collection tools and methods, speedy environmental rehabilitation, improving tapping methods and timing, and provision of tree products as soon as possible in Ethiopia. Continuous capacity building training on sustainable utilizations and managements of Boswellia papyrifera woodland should also be provided for all relevant stakeholders.

PENERAPAN METODE KINESIO TAPPING UNTUK MENGURANGI NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III

Low back pain is common in pregnancy with reported incidence varying from approximately 50% in the UK and Scandinavia to close to 70% in Australia. Factors that cause back pain in pregnant women are weight gain, rapid changes in posture, previous back pain, repeated stretching, many children, high levels of relaxin. One of the midwives' efforts to reduce the intensity of low back pain is by providing kinesio tapping. Research Objectives To provide midwifery care to pregnant women in a comprehensive manner by applying the kinesio tapping method to reduce lower back pain in third trimester pregnant women. The type of research used in the preparation of practice reports is descriptive research using a case study method. The research was conducted at the Tanjung Balai Karimun Health Center in March 2023. The subjects used in this case study were third trimester pregnant women with low back pain problems. This method is used 3 to 5 days of use depending on conditions. Kinesio Tapping can be applied as a complementary therapy in midwifery care services in pregnancies with back pain, especially in the third trimester

Mechanical-chemical induction of balsam from Liquidambar excelsa trees

Rasamala (Liquidambar excelsa (Noronha) Oken) is an endemic plant in Indonesia. Apart from its use as wood, Rasamala also produces an exudate, known as balsam. Rasamala balsam has the potential to be a substitute for other true balsams derived from Altingiaceae, namely Storax. However, local communities have not used Rasamala balsam to its full potential owing to a lack of knowledge about the tapping method and processing. Therefore, an easy and efficient induction method for plant exudates is required to boost productivity. The use of exogenous hormones as stimulants and less damaging tapping techniques for plant stems requires further investigation. In this study, mechanical and chemical inductions were conducted using 0.1%, 1%, 2%, 5%, and 10% (w/w) methyl jasmonate and ethephon as stimuli. These chemical compounds were applied to young twigs without incision (TW), by incision (TI), to branches perforated with an electric bore (BB), and by incision (BI). After exogenous application for 21 days, Rasamala balsam exuded in all induction techniques, except for the TW treatment. BI treatment showed the highest effective induction, as indicated by the highest balsam exudation. Furthermore, methyl jasmonate was a better chemical stimulant than ethephon. In addition, the induced balsam Rasamala exudate showed a physical characteristic of a clear, thick, sticky colorless to white liquid with a distinctive balsamic odor.

Effect of seasonal variation on resin tapping methods in Sal (Shorea robusta) of tropical deciduous forest of Chhattisgarh

Effect of seasonal variation on resin tapping methods in Sal (Shorea robusta) of tropical deciduous forest of Chhattisgarh

Возможности контроля билатеральных тонико-клонических приступов с использованием приложения EpiTapp® при резистентной эпилепсии на фоне артериовенозной мальформации

Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) due to an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) located in a functionally significant area of the brain experience a significant decrease in quality of life and require additional non-drug rehabilitation methods aimed at controlling epileptic symptoms. Aim. To present a clinical observation of the use of the Epi-Tapp® application in a 29-year-old patient with an AVM. Materials and methods. We used the author's wrist tapping method EpiTapp® (RF patent No. 2606489 dated January 10, 2017). Results. Using the EpiTapp® application allowed a 29-year-old man with an AVM to reduce the severity and duration of focal seizures in 85% of cases and prevent secondary bilateral transformation of incipient bilateral tonic-clonic seizures in more than 50% of cases. Conclusions. This clinical case demonstrates the possibility of effectively using the EpiTapp® application in a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy as an element of a rehabilitation program aimed at controlling epileptic seizures. Keywords: epilepsy, wrist tapping, EpiTapp®, rehabilitation.

The Use of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Therapy as a Coping Strategy for Student Victims of Domestic Violence

This opinion article aims to provide recommendations regarding coping strategies that are suitable for female students who have experienced domestic violence. The coping strategy offered is Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT). SEFT therapy is a therapy that combines the body's energy system and spiritual therapy with the tapping method at several body points. Domestic violence is a form of violence that is rampant in Indonesia. Victims of domestic violence can be identified through their age, education and profession. If identified from the educational aspect, one of these victims is a female student. College students were chosen because as women who play the role of children in the family have the opportunity to become victims of domestic violence. SEFT therapy is recommended to overcome when these psychological impacts arise. From several literature studies conducted regarding the effectiveness of SEFT Therapy, it can be seen that this therapy is the right recommendation for female students who have experienced domestic violence.

Crystal Palm Sugar Yield Optimization and Its Chemical and Sensory Characteristics

Crystal palm sugar (CPS) is crystal brown sugar produced from palm tree sap. The quality of CPS depends on the quality/freshness of the sap, while the sap quality depends on the tapping method and its freshness. This study aimed to determine the appropriate sap tapping time of Arenga palm (Arenga pinnata) for raw material in CPS processing. The sap tapping time was carried out at 3, 6, 9, and 12 hours, each with four replications. Sap tapping was done by adding five grams of sodium bicarbonate into the sap container. Parameters observed were sap pH, yield, chemical properties (moisture content, ash content, and reducing sugar content), and sensory properties (color, aroma, texture, and taste) of the CPS. The data were processed by ANOVA and polynomial regression. The results showed that sap tapping time significantly affected (p<0.05) the sap pH and reducing-sugar content of CPS, but not (p>0.05) the yield, water content, ash content, and sensory response of CPS. However, using quadratic polynomial regression shows that CPS yield is optimum by processing the palm sap at about seven hours of tapping time, i.e., 14.56% and 12.47% for coarse and fine CPS, respectively. The sap pH obtained from the seven hours of tapping time was 6.8-7.1. The CPS has a reducing sugar content of 26.94% and overall hedonic characteristics of moderately like. The hedonic quality characteristics of the CPS are typical palm sugar for aroma, slightly brown for color, slightly hard for texture, and sweet for taste.

An Optimization Study on a Novel Mechanical Rubber Tree Tapping Mechanism and Technology

All-natural rubber is harvested from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) by traditional tapping knives, so rubber tapping still heavily relies on labor. Therefore, this study explored a novel, hand-held mechanical rubber tapping machine for rubber tree harvesting. In this study, a mechanical tapping cutter with a vertical blade and adjustable guide was first described. The response surface method was applied to evaluate factors affecting the tapping effect. The experimental values were in close agreement with the predicted value. Machine-tapped latex was comparable in quality to hand-tapped latex. Based on the single-factor results, the response surface method (RSM) and the center combined rotation design (CCRD) optimization method were adopted to explore the influence of three factors influencing vertical blade height (A), cutting force (B), and spiral angle (C) on the tapping effect. Regarding the cutting rate of the old rubber line (Y1), cutting time (Y2), latex flow rate (Y3), and average cutting current (Y4) as evaluation indexes of the tapping effect, an optimization scheme was determined. The quadratic model fits for all the responses. The test results showed that the main factors affecting Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 were A and B, B, A and C, and B, respectively. Under optimal conditions, the influencing factors of A, B, and C were 10.24 mm, 51.67 N, and 24.77°, respectively, when the evaluation index values of Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 were 98%, 8.65 mL/5 min, 9.00 s, and 1.16 A. The range of the relative error between the experimental and predicted results was from −11.11% to 11.11%. According to the optimized treatment scheme, a comparison test was designed between mechanical and manual rubber tapping tools. To verify the availability and effect of the mechanical tapping method preliminarily, the important rubber tapping evaluation indexes included bark thickness, bark excision, latex flow time, cutting time, ash content, and cutting depth, which were selected to serve as a comparison test. There was no significant difference between hand and mechanical methods, except ash content (p < 0.05) and cutting time (p < 0.01). The mechanical tapping machine proposed in this study is meaningful to improve cutting efficiency, practicality, and operability. Furthermore, it provides crucial theoretical references for the development of intelligent tapping machines.

Composition and distribution of Thysanoptera (Insecta) in the area of Balcalı, Adana Province, Türkiye

This study was conducted to identify thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) species in the Balcalı area of Adana Province, Türkiye, known as a polyculture area having diverse topographic features. Thrips were extensively collected by the tapping method from awide range of agricultural crop plants during 2019-2020. A total of 1150 adult thrips individuals were collected, representing 24 identified species. Among them, the most prevalent and abundant species were the cotton thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman and the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). These two species showed varying population dynamics based on the flowering patterns of the plants sampled. Thankfully, no thrips damage was observed on the sampled plants. Although invasive pest thrips species such asThrips hawaiiensis (Morgan) and Scirtothrips dorsalis (Hood) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) were found in low numbers, and both of them were collected mostly from flowers of sesame and green pepper plants. A low number of predatory thrips belonging to geniuses, Aeolothrips (Aeolothripidae) and Scolothrips (Thripidae) were detected on beans, potatoes and cotton after March.

An efficient robotic-assisted bolt-ball joint looseness monitoring approach using CBAM-enhanced lightweight ResNet

Bolt-ball joints are widely used in space structures, and their looseness may lead to major safety accidents. The current bolt monitoring methods based on deep learning usually have high computational complexity, and it is difficult to guarantee its computational efficiency under practical scenario. To mitigate this problem, here in this paper, an efficient robotic-assisted bolt-ball joint looseness monitoring approach using convolutional block attention module (CBAM)-enhanced lightweight ResNet is proposed. Firstly, the robotic-assisted tapping method is applied to bolt-ball joints to generate audio signals, which are constructed into time-frequency maps by continuous wavelet transform. Secondly, the original ResNet is improved as a lightweight network, which successfully reduces model complexity, and employs time-frequency maps as input. Then, CBAM is introduced to capture global information and focus on the critical feature. Thus, the efficiency of feature extraction is significantly improved. Finally, by the overall optimized structure, a CBAM-enhanced lightweight ResNet model is established to monitor the bolt-ball joints looseness state accurately. Experimental results demonstrate the high efficiency while maintaining very lightweight structure of the proposed method, verifying the effectiveness and superiority of the robot-assisted approach using CBAM-enhanced lightweight ResNet over other methods.