International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology

The Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption And Obesity In Adolescent: A Narrative Review

Aisy Laili Rahma — 2026-06-07

The rising global prevalence of obesity is a public health issue, with dietary factors increasingly recognized as root to its development. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a common modern diet, are characterized by high industrial processing with high energy density but poor in essential nutrients. This literature review aims to synthesize current evidence regarding the relationship between the consumption of UPFs and the incidence of obesity in adolescents. It investigates the consistency of this association, underlying mechanisms, and variations across populations. A systematic search was conducted using relevant keywords and search terms related to ultra-processed foods, food processing, obesity, weight gain, body mass index, and adolescents. Epidemiological studies employing diverse methodologies, including cohort and cross- sectional designs, consistently suggest a positive association between higher UPF intake and increased risk of overweight and obesity in adults and children. Potential mechanisms underlying this association are the energy density and palatability of UPFs, their impact on appetite and satiety, and their substitution for more nutrient-dense with minimal process. Strong evidence suggests UPF consumption is a significant risk factor for obesity development. Public health strategies should prioritize reducing ultra- processed food consumption via labeling, guidelines, and promotion of minimally processed foods, while further research strengthens causal inference and effective interventions.

Efficacy Of Articaine And Lidocaine For Local Anesthesia In Tooth Extraction: A Systematic Review

Asmara’Nda Dara Puspita — 2026-06-07

Pain is one of the main obstacles in tooth extraction procedures; therefore, effective local anesthesia is required to improve patient comfort during the procedure. Lidocaine is the most commonly used local anesthetic in dentistry, while articaine has increasingly been used because it is claimed to have better tissue diffusion ability and a longer duration of action. This systematic review aimed to determine the effectiveness of articaine compared with lidocaine as a local anesthetic in tooth extraction procedures. The method used was the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) with article searches conducted through the ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Scopus databases using the keywords “Lidocaine AND Articaine AND Tooth Extraction.” The inclusion criteria included randomized controlled trial (RCT) articles, articles published in English between 2015 and 2025, and studies discussing the use of lidocaine and articaine in tooth extraction procedures. From the search results, 797 articles were identified, and after the selection process, 6 articles met the inclusion criteria. The review results showed that articaine has several advantages over lidocaine, including no need for additional injection volume, faster onset of action, longer anesthetic duration, and lower intraoperative and postoperative pain complaints. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that articaine is a more effective local anesthetic than lidocaine for tooth extraction procedures.

The Effectiveness Of Administering Turmeric And Tamarind Drink (Sinom) In Reducing The Intensity Of Primary Dysmenorrhea Pain In Adolescent Girls

Ize Listiana Dewi — 2026-06-07

Primary dysmenorrhea is a gynecological complaint frequently experienced by adolescent girls and can disrupt their learning activities and quality of life. One non-pharmacological therapy that is developing in the community is the consumption of turmeric and tamarind drinks (sinom), which contain natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of turmeric and tamarind drinks (sinom) on reducing the intensity of primary dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls at SMAN 1 Krucil. The study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The study sample consisted of 41 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), then analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The results showed that before the intervention, the majority of respondents experienced moderate pain (63.4%) and severe pain (19.5%). After administration of sinom, the majority of respondents were in the mild pain category (56.1%), and the proportion of severe pain decreased to 7.3%. The Wilcoxon test showed a Z value of -5.165 with a p-value <0.001, indicating a significant decrease in primary dysmenorrhea pain intensity after administration of the turmeric and tamarind drink (sinom). These findings indicate that sinom is effective as an alternative non-pharmacological therapy in reducing primary dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls and has the potential to be developed as a locally-based health intervention that is easily accessible and safe to use.

Factors Influencing Compliance With The Use Of Personal Protective Equipment By PT. Wiradijaya Workers In 2026

Wahyu Hidayat — 2026-06-18

Occupational safety and health is an important aspect in industries with high work risks, including the oil and gas sector. Compliance with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the main efforts to prevent occupational accidents and diseases. This study aims to identify factors associated with PPE use compliance among workers at PT. Wiradijaya in 2026. The study used an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach involving 90 workers selected by total sampling. Data were collected using validated and reliable questionnaires. The variables studied included knowledge, attitudes, supervision, motivation, and PPE use compliance. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that most respondents had high compliance in PPE use (55.6%), good knowledge (53.3%), good attitudes (71.1%), good supervision (67.8%), and high work motivation (58.9%). Bivariate analysis indicated significant relationships between knowledge and PPE compliance (p=0.022), attitude and PPE compliance (p=0.016), supervision and PPE compliance (p=0.001), and work motivation and PPE compliance (p=0.037). Supervision was identified as the strongest factor associated with compliance. It can be concluded that individual and organizational factors influence workers' PPE compliance. Strengthening supervision, continuous safety training, and increasing worker motivation are recommended to improve PPE use compliance in the workplace.

Evaluation Of Time Control Of Drainage Channel Project Using Earned Value Method (Case Study: Rehabilitation of Drainage Channels in Ngronggo Village, Kediri City)

Mukhamad Roichuddin — 2026-06-07

The success of a construction project is influenced by the management of three main components: cost, time, and quality. Time control is an important aspect so that project implementation can run according to the planned schedule. This study aims to evaluate the time performance of the Drainage Channel Rehabilitation Project in Ngronggo Village, Kediri City using the Earned Value method. The Earned Value method is used to analyze project performance by comparing the planned schedule with the work progress that has been achieved during project implementation. The parameters used in this study include the Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP), Schedule Variance (SV), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI). The results of the analysis show that the Schedule Variance (SV) value is negative, indicating that the project implementation has been delayed compared to the planned schedule. In addition, the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) value obtained is less than 1 (SPI <1), indicating that the project's time performance is running poorly. Based on the analysis of the estimated project completion time usingEstimate to Completion(ETC) and Estimate At Completion (EAC), the estimated project completion time is 16 weeks, while the project's planned duration is 13 weeks. Therefore, it can be concluded that the project is 3 weeks behind schedule.

Evaluation Of Budget Planning And Identification Of Dominant Work In The Building C Construction Project Of Husada Health College, Jombang

Nicko Yoga Pratama Nicko Yoga Pratama — 2026-06-07

Budget planning is one of the important stages in the implementation of a construction project because it is related to cost control and the feasibility of project implementation. The availability of adequate educational facilities and infrastructure is an important factor in supporting an effective and quality learning process. Along with the increasing number of students at STIKES Husada Jombang, the need for study space and supporting facilities is also increasing. Therefore, Building C STIKES Husada Jombang, which originally consisted of one floor, is planned to be renovated into two floors to meet the increasing need for space. This study aims to determine the amount of the Budget Plan (RAB) for the construction of Building C STIKES Husada Jombang and to determine the type of work that has the largest cost in the project. The method used in this study is the 2024 Work Unit Price Analysis (AHSP) published by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR). The data used are in the form of working drawings which are then calculated using unit price analysis to obtain the total cost of the construction work. Based on the results of the analysis of the calculation of the volume of work and the analysis of the unit price of work, the total Budget Plan (RAB) for the construction of Building C of STIKES Husada Jombang was obtained at Rp 1,305,078,971.12. The results of the analysis show that the work on frames, doors, and windows is the work with the largest cost, namely Rp 283,155,850.00, followed by structural work of Rp 281,668,931.12

Development Of A Realtime IoT Smart Home Monitoring System Using ESP8266, ThingsBoard, And Telegram Bot

Nur Awalia Sekar — 2026-06-07

The rapid advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has significantly contributed to the development of intelligent automation systems for residential environments. This study aims to design and implement an IoT-based Smart Home system using the NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller for realtime monitoring and control applications. The proposed system integrates several hardware components, including the YF-S201 water flow sensor for monitoring water flow rate and total water consumption, the MQ2 gas sensor for gas leakage detection, a 3-channel relay module for household lighting control, and a buzzer alarm as an early warning mechanism. Furthermore, the system is integrated with ThingsBoard Cloud and Telegram Bot to support realtime monitoring, remote control, and automatic notification services through internet communication using the MQTT protocol. This research employed an experimental method with a prototype-based development approach involving system requirement analysis, hardware and software design, system integration, implementation, and performance testing. The system was implemented and tested at a residential environment located in North Lampung Regency, Indonesia. The testing process evaluated the performance of water monitoring, gas detection, notification delivery, and lighting control functionalities. The results demonstrated that the developed Smart Home system successfully performed realtime monitoring of water flow rate, total water usage, gas leakage conditions, and remote lighting control through cloud-based communication. The water flow sensor achieved an average reading of 8.82 liters per minute with cumulative water usage reaching 50 liters during testing. In addition, the MQ2 gas sensor successfully detected dangerous gas conditions and automatically activated the buzzer alarm while simultaneously sending warning notifications through Telegram Bot with a testing success rate of 100%. The relay module also successfully controlled all household lighting devices remotely through the ThingsBoard dashboard with stable MQTT communication and low delay response. Overall, the developed IoT-based Smart Home system demonstrated strong capability in improving household monitoring efficiency, environmental safety, and user convenience through intelligent realtime automation technology.