bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MEASURING SCIENTIFIC REASONING OF FOURTH GRADERS: VALIDATION OF THE SCIENCE-K INVENTORY IN PAPER-BASED AND COMPUTER-BASED TESTING ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Nagy Márió Tibor , Korom Erzsébet
Published: December 2023

Nowadays, the assessment of student performance has become increasingly technology-based, a trend that can also be observed in the evaluation of scientific reasoning, with more and more of the formerly paper-based assessment tools moving into the digital space. The study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the paper-based and computer-based forms of the Science-K Inventory, which assesses children's scientific reasoning in three aspects: experimentation, data interpretation, and understanding of the nature of science. The pilot study involved 84 fourth-grade Hungarian students, with 39 students taking the paper-based test and 45 students taking the computer-based test. Rasch measurements and reliability tests have indicated that both the paper-based and computer-based test versions are equally valid for assessing the scientific reasoning skills of fourth graders. Students achieved high test scores in both mediums, and there were no significant differences between boys' and girls' scientific reasoning in either test type. The novelty of this research was that the Science-K Inventory had not yet been tested in a computer-based format. The results demonstrate that the Science-K Inventory can be effectively utilized in digital testing to provide teachers with rapid and valuable information for fostering the development of their students' scientific reasoning.
Keywords: computer-based testing, paper-based testing, primary school, Science-K Inventory, scientific reasoning
EFFECTS OF MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Authors: Ugwuoke Cajethan U. , Babajide Emmanuel A. , Ekenta Lilian U. , Eze Godwin E. , Nwankwo Clara U. , Ifeanyieze Florence O. , Nwachukwu Christiana U. , Odoh Vincent O. , Isiwu Edward C.
Published: December 2023

The performance of agricultural science students is consistently low as seen in their external examinations. This could be attributed to the poor teaching methods, materials and techniques applied in teaching the subject. This study determined the multimedia application effects on the academic achievement of Agricultural science students. It adopted a mixed-method design. All the students and teachers of Agricultural science in secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria formed the population but six schools with 583 students and teachers of agriculture formed the sample. Students’ Academic Achievement Test in Agricultural Science (SAATAS) and Convenience Teaching Method Questionnaire (CTMQ) were used to collect data. Mean, ANCOVA and Friedman's test were used for data analyses. Results indicated that students instructed using multimedia significantly performed higher than the students instructed using the conventional teaching method. The performance of males was not different from that of the females. The interaction between the teaching media and gender had a non-significant effect on the academic achievement of students. Moreover, teachers adopted note-taking, lecture, demonstration and project methods but did not use multimedia in teaching. Teachers of agriculture accepted that inconsistent power supply, poor network connectivity, and non-availability of computers, among others, were the problems hindering them from using multimedia in teaching.
Keywords: academic achievement, mixed method design, multimedia, agricultural science, teaching and learning
THE CONTEXT CONDITIONS STUDENTS´ REPRESENTATIONS OF THE HUMAN NUTRITION MODEL
Authors: Zamalloa Teresa , Uskola Araitz , Achurra Ainara
Published: December 2023

The human nutrition model is relevant in Biology education. Researchers and policymakers propose the introduction of modelling practices in science education, including the representation of the model. Despite being scarce, previous studies have shown that the guideline given to students conditions their performance when representing their models. This study addresses how the context given to 79 preservice teachers (PSTs) in two cohorts at the end of a modelling sequence conditions the representations of the nutrition model constructed by them. The contexts were a child running and a lactose intolerant person. Written explanations and drawings of PSTs were analyzed according to the components-mechanisms-phenomena (CMP) framework. PSTs of both cohorts expressed a more developed nutrition model in a running context than in an intolerance context with respect to CMP aspects, which was shown by statistically significant differences. Therefore, the conclusion is that the context conditions the expression of the model. In this case, it was the context that appealed directly to the circulatory system and implied the use of energy, the one that led to a more complete representation of the human nutrition model.
Keywords: evaluation context, preservice teachers, nutrition model, model representation
ENHANCING PRE-SERVICE BIOLOGY TEACHERS’ TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE THROUGH A TPACK-BASED TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION COURSE
Authors: Bwalya Anthony , Rutegwa Marcellin , Tukahabwa Dorothy , Mapulanga Thumah
Published: December 2023

The effective use of technology in teaching can aid in enhancing the teaching and learning of a subject matter. This study aimed to enhance the technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) of five pre-service biology teachers (PSBTs) by implementing a TPACK-Instructional Design (TPACK-ID) model-based technology integration course at a Zambian public university. An explanatory case study design was used. Data sources for the study included semi-structured interviews , video lesson recordings, lesson plan reports and PSBTs’ reflection notes. Data from interviews and reflection notes were analyzed using deductive thematic analysis while a TPACK rubric was used to simultaneously analyze lesson plan reports and video lesson recordings. The findings indicated that the TPACK-ID model-based technology integration course improved PSBTs’ overall TPACK and sub-knowledge domains: pedagogical knowledge, technology knowledge, technological content knowledge, and technological pedagogical knowledge. The study recommends implementing context-based technology integration courses in teacher preparation programs to enhance pre-service teachers’ TPACK.
Keywords: pre-service biology teachers, technology integration, micro-teaching lesson study, TPACK
BREAKING GENDER STEREOTYPES: HOW INTERACTING WITH STEM PROFESSIONALS CHANGED FEMALE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Dönmez İsmail
Published: December 2023

Various studies have reported that students have limited, stereotypical perceptions of STEM fields. However, few studies have attempted to evaluate interventions undertaken with the aim of changing female student’s perceptions of STEM professions. This research aimed to examine the changes in mental images among female students as a result of interacting with STEM professionals in a STEM camp. The Draw-a-Scientist Test was revised, and female students were asked to draw and describe STEM professionals at work before and after attending STEM camp. The participating students attended workshops and career talks given by STEM professionals. The findings showed that the perceptions of the participating female students regarding gender images of STEM professionals changed. After the STEM camp, it was also observed that knowledge about STEM professionals and the content of their work had increased. The studied intervention program for female students positively contributed to changes in the students’ mental images of STEM professionals. Therefore, it is recommended that female students interact with professionals working in STEM fields to change their perceptions of those fields.
Keywords: female students, gender stereotypes, human images in STEM, role models, STEM
ABSENTEEISM AND STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD SCIENCE: IMPACT ON EXAM RESULTS AMONG EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE
Authors: Gao Xianwei , Tey Nai Peng , Lai Siow Li
Published: December 2023

Absenteeism and students' attitudes toward science have an impact on the exam results among eighth-grade students in Malaysia and Singapore. This study employed weighted least squares and quantile regression techniques on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019 data to analyze the net effect of these two factors in influencing the academic performance of eighth-grade students. Given Singapore's considerable lead in TIMSS ranking over Malaysia, this research sheds light on modifiable factors that can help Malaysia enhance its national science education. Absenteeism was more pressing in Malaysia than in Singapore, but it significantly influenced exam results in both countries. However, there was no significant difference in attitudes toward science. Results from quantile regression show that these impacts were not uniform across the performance distributions. The study's results emphasize that absenteeism, home educational resources, and parental education contribute to the performance disparities between the two countries. These results underscore the importance for policymakers and educational planners in Malaysia to take proactive steps in addressing these shortcomings to improve students' exam results, to work towards narrowing the performance gap, and to enhance science education.
Keywords: home educational resources, quantile regression, science achievement, TIMSS, valuing science
Desafíos y horizontes de la inteligencia artificial en el campo del periodismo
Authors: Miranda Gaibor Christian Giovanny , Rodríguez Galán Andrés Leandro , Zambrano Pontón Raúl Guillermo , Palacios Carrillo José Vinicio
Published: December 2023

Introducción. En los últimos tiempos, ha surgido la necesidad de profundizar en los cambios que este campo ha experimentado debido al auge tecnológico y, en particular, a la Inteligencia Artificial, qué pese a no ser una herramienta reciente, sí lo es la utilidad que ha generado para distintas áreas del conocimiento. Objetivo.  Este estudio se enfoca en analizar los retos y perspectivas que la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) plantea en el ámbito del periodismo. Metodología.  Se ha empleado una metodología cualitativa con un enfoque descriptivo y un diseño fenomenológico hermenéutico, a partir de la revisión documental exhaustiva de artículos científicos relacionados al tema. Resultados. Los hallazgos manifiestan que la academia mantiene un primer nivel de reto epistemológico que sugiere replantear la malla curricular para adaptarse a los nuevos escenarios y a los que aún se están desarrollando. Conclusión.  Prevalece la idea generalizada de que el periodista tendrá inevitablemente que adaptarse a las oportunidades de la Inteligencia Artificial, lo que sugiere una constante actualización de conocimientos; sin embargo, lo expuesto en este estudio establece un debate abierto sobre los retos y perspectivas de la IA en el periodismo, en tanto, es un proceso en construcción con un amplio camino por recorrer y explorar. Área de estudio general: Periodismo. Área de estudio específica: Inteligencia Artificial.
Gender and Sexuality in Contraceptive Advertising in Bangladesh (1972-2011) – An Audience Perspective
Authors: Sultana Umme Busra Fateha
Published: December 2023

‘In our time sex outside marriage was a taboo. But now it is increasingly happening [...]. In today’s context [...] it is very important to build awareness.’ Such perspective from Mitiis indicative of a contemporary phenomenon with regard to portraying pre/extra marital sexual intimacy in condom advertisements (ads) in Bangladesh. Drawing from research findings of 36 in-depth interviews, this paper interrogates women’s responses to new-old (non)normative presence of sexuality in these ads, across three social classes and three generations. The paper reflects how social class, age and other identities might shape mediated conversations about normativity vs. shifting “realities” of sexuality in contemporary Bangladesh. The discussions suggest although some women want to see a reflection of the “real”, which is, the increasing practices of pre/extra marital sex, many like to see the “ideal”, the “traditional” forms of sexuality depictions in these ads. What seems significant – with regard to the portrayal of sexual intimacy, a majority of the women talk at a much-generalised level: not always tying into their experiences or their own families. They continuously engage with a dialogue with the ads, and often compare an idealised earlier period with “now” which they consider problematic.
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Hum.), Vol. 68(2), 2023, pp. 175-192
The ‘Firangi Mahal’: Family of the Learned and their Contribution to the Development of Islamic Educational Curriculum
Authors: Momen Abdul
Published: December 2023

The Firangi Mahal Family have consistently produced Islamic scholars, authors, mystics, politicians, and philanthropists for hundreds of years, making them the only family in the world to have done so. They stressed maqulat (rational science) rather than manqulat (transmitted science), and through this educational system, administrators, business people, poets, and writers were all adequately prepared for their relevant positions. Their most excellent intellectual outcome was the systemization of a new curriculum which, with improvements, has overtaken religious teaching in South Asia to the 21st century. This article will explain the Firangi Mahal family's contribution to knowledge advancement and their educational curriculum system. Data were obtained and examined from secondary sources, direct observation, and earlier research such as articles and journal publications. The results of this study show how committed this family is to serving humanity and how accepting they are of people. Furthermore, this study will assist in creating a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of Islamic curricula in the 18th and 19th centuries and the impact of the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum developed by Mullah Nizam Uddin Firangi Mahal in South Asia.
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Hum.), Vol. 68(2), 2023, pp. 219-240
Portrayal of the Matuas in the Christian Missionary Writings
Authors: Mondal Debabbrata
Published: December 2023

The paper exposes the socio-economic condition of the early 20th-century Matua community of Bangladesh. It unfolds how the Matuas strived for elevation to the mainstream of national life. They desired for upliftment by securing their rightful and logical position in the broader arena dismantling untouchability and social exclusion imposed on them. They took education as the most suitable medium to make them worthy for every sphere of life. It tells the Australian Baptist missionaries’ outlook on the Matuas and their remarks on the Matuas’ uplifting activities as well as the Matuas’ gradually changing views on life and society. It reflects why the missionaries came to Orakandi. Every single issue of the community has been presented on the basis of the experiences of four missionaries who worked among the Matuas and/or collected a vast knowledge on this once despised backward class of people. Among the four missionaries, three are from the 20th century, and the rest one is from the 21st century and their four relevant books have been selected for this study.
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Hum.), Vol. 68(2), 2023, pp. 241-261
Detection of Carbapenemase Genes by Molecular Method among Gram-Negative Bacilli Isolates from Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Mostofa Hasbi Ara , Shamsuzzaman SM , Hasan Md Maniul , Sultana Sharmeen , Afroz Samira , Shormin Moonmoon , Sultana Sabia Shahin
Published: December 2023

Background: Imipenem resistance in Gram-negative bacilli is a global epidemic that is increasing day by day.To warn this global epidemic, identification and ongoing surveillance of carbapenem-resistant genes among Gram-negative bacilli needed.Objectives: This cross-sectional study was performed todetect the imipenem resistant genes among Gram-negative bacilli isolated from different samples in Dhaka medical college hospital.Methods: About 300 samples (wound swab, urine, endotracheal aspirate, blood, and sputum) were collected from July 2015 to June 2016. Among them, 204 isolates were Gram negative bacilli. Eighty imipenem resistant Gram-negative bacilli were isolated by disc diffusion method. Among them, carbapenem resistant genes (blaNDM-1, blaKPC, VIM, IMP) were detected by PCR.Results: A total 300 samples were analyzed. Out of 204 Gram negative bacilli,80 (39.21%) imipenem resistance was detected by the Disc Diffusion method. Out of 80 imipenem resistant organisms, 42 (52.5%) were positive for blaNDM-1, 6 (7.34%) were positive for blaKPC, 29 (36.25%) were positive for VIM, 13 (16.25%) were positive for IMP.Conclusion: This study illustrates the emergence of carbapenemase genes producing Gram negative bacilli isolates from patients. Close surveillance across all hospitals in Bangladesh is required.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 3-7
Demography of Epistaxis at Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Rashid Md Harun or , Rahman Md Asadur , Islam Mohammad Saiful , Sayeed AHM Noor E As
Published: December 2023

Background: Epistaxis is a common otolaryngological emergency worldwide. Many of the population suffer from it in their lifetime. This study was conducted to describe the demography of epistaxis among the patients who came to Pabna Medical College Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Objective: To evaluate the frequency of epistaxis among populations of different groups of age, sex, habitat, and circadian variation.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 patients who came with epistaxis at Pabna Medical College Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital of Bangladesh from January 2021 to December 2021.
Results: Male was found to be affected more than female with male to female ratio of 3:1. Eighty percent of the patients were from 5th to 7th decade, 60% were from urban and 40% were from rural habitat. Regarding etiology and sex, there were no significant differences between rural and urban habitats. The frequency of epistaxis showed circadian variation, 40% reported to the hospital in the evening, 35% in the morning, and the remaining 25% at late night. The frequency (55%) of epistaxis was more from November to March.
Conclusion: A high incidence in young adults was reported with the preponderance of male over female. The occurrence of epistaxis was strongly related to certain demographic factors. These are the age, sex, and habitat of the patient. This study supports the credibility of management procedure by finding some factors that make a difference in the frequency of epistaxis.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 8-11
Outcome of Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Cross K-Wire Fixation of Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children
Authors: Mohammed Khandaker Haris , Rahman Md Asjadur , Pervin Amina , Ahmed Nadim , Hossain Mohammad Forhad
Published: December 2023

Background: Supracondylar fractures of humerus are common skeletal injuries in paediatric age group in between 50-70% of elbow injuries. They are often associated with complications and are very notorious for neurovascular injuries between 5 to 9 years of age.  
 Objective:  To evaluate the outcome of supracondylar fracture of humerus with closed reduction and percutaneous cross k-wires fixation.
Materials and method:  A prospective study of 30 patients of Gartland type III fractures admitted in the orthopaedics department of 250 Bedded General Hospital, Tangail from January 2021 to December 2021.
Results: Regarding FLYNN CRITERIA, there were 24 excellent, 3 good,2 fair, and 1 poor results. Fair and poor results were due to poor compliance to follow-up and postoperative rehabilitation. There were 4 cases with pin tract infection, 1 with elbow stiffness, and 1 with cubitus varus.
Conclusion: Closed reduction and percutaneous cross k-wire fixation is a very effective and minimally invasive way of treatment of displaced supracondylar fractures of humerus. Crossed K-wire biomechanically better way of the stability of fracture reduction
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 16-19
Comparison between Preoperative Overnight Fasting Versus Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) Administration Until Two Hours before Abdominal Surgery Under General Anaesthesia
Authors: Islam Md Amirul , Kamal Md Mostafa , Hossain Md Mosharaf , Kabir Humaiun , Khan Abdul Kuddus
Published: December 2023

Background: Preoperative fasting is a major concern to protect the gastric aspiration which is very dangerous. However overnight fasting is uncomfortable and has many deleterious effects on the human body. In many countries fasting until 2 to 3 hours before surgery has been practiced but in Bangladesh, overnight fasting is still being practiced in routine cases.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness between preoperative overnight fasting and oral rehydration solution administration until two hours before abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia.

Methods: A total of 100 patients of ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologist) class I and II, age above 18 years, and BMI < 30 kg/m2 were scheduled for abdominal surgery under GA (General Anaesthesia) were included in this study. Then all patients were randomized into two groups as patients who were on overnight fasting for 10 hours (Group A-Controlled, n=50), and patients who were on ORS until 2 hours before abdominal surgery (Group B-ORS, n=50). All patients had their last meal at 11 AM before the day of surgery. Patients in group A will not take anything orally or via any route, except their ongoing vital medications if present. Patients in group B received 500 ml of standard ORS in the early morning on the day of surgery after waking up from bed (from 05 AM to 06 AM) and another 500 ml until 2 hours before the surgery (06 AM to 07 AM). As the primary outcome gastric residual volume and gastric fluid pH in both group was measured immediately after anaesthesia induction. Several physiological measures (thirst and hunger, nausea/vomiting, cognitive function) were measured with the help of a preformed questionnaire.

Results: Mean gastric residual volume immediately after induction was statistically significant (p<0.05) between the two groups. However, the mean gastric fluid pH was statistically insignificant (p>0.05). The ORS group (Group B) became less thirsty before surgery (P=0.001). Postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV) was less in group B (P=0.029) than in group A. The patient’s recovery time was significantly less in ORS group (P=0.003). Postoperative cognitive performance was better in group B (P=0.001).

Conclusions: Oral rehydration solution administration until two hours before surgery is effective and can be considered routinely before abdominal surgery conducted under general anaesthesia except for delayed gastric emptying.

J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 20-27
Correlation of FNAC with Histopathology in the Diagnosis of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Pervin Shahnaz , Keya Shamim Ara , Ullah Parash
Published: December 2023

Background:  Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important diagnostic tool for differentiating between neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of the thyroid. The current study was carried out to observe the comparison between preoperative fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and postoperative Histopathology in the diagnosis of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma.
Methods:  This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the department of Pathology, Rajshahi Medical College (RMC), Bangladesh from January 2019 to December 2020. Clinically suspected and diagnosed by FNAC, a total of forty patients of differentiated thyroid carcinoma attending outpatient and inpatient department of Otolaryngology, RMCH were enrolled in this study. Biopsy material was examined for histopathological diagnosis.
Results: In this study, out of forty cases, 35 were papillary and 5 were follicular carcinoma.  Mean age was 25.48+9.70 years and Male: Female was 1:6. Among 40 cases of FNAC findings, 33 cases (82.5%) were classic papillary carcinoma, 01(2.5%) case was follicular variant of papillary carcinoma, 5 cases were (12.5%) were follicular lesion and 01(2.5%) case was nodular goitre. Among 40 cases of histopathological findings, 32(80%) cases were classic papillary carcinoma, 03(7.5%) were follicular variant of papillary carcinoma and 5 cases were follicular carcinoma. In histopathological findings, none of them was nodular goitre. So, all FNAC findings were consistent with histopathological findings except nodular goitre which was diagnosed as classic papillary carcinoma in histopathology.
Conclusion: FNAC is a safe and relatively accurate method for preoperative evaluation of thyroid malignancy before surgery. Therefore it is a reliable diagnostic test for evaluation of thyroid carcinoma.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 28-31
Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) with Ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT) in Evaluation of Patients with Obstructive Jaundice
Authors: Shimu Farhana , Ahmed Akhter , Shahriar Shaon , Yasmin Tarana , Amin Mashah Binte , Hasan ASM Forhad Ul
Published: December 2023

Background: Obstructive jaundice patients need surgical intervention to overcome the biliary obstruction. For planning these complex interventions, the radiologist has to precisely assess the etiology, location, level, and extent of the disease.

Aim: To compare the diagnostic benefit of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) with Ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT) in the evaluation of patients with obstructive jaundice taking histologic tests and anatomical findings after surgical intervention as gold standard.

Study Design: This prospective study included 72 patients who were referred to DCIMCH radiology department with clinical features of biliary obstructive disease.

Materials and Methods: All patients were evaluated by Ultrasonography followed by Computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). The results were read by radiologists blinded to other imaging findings. The characteristic histopathological diagnosis / surgical findings (as applicable) were considered as gold standard.

Results: Diagnostic accuracy of MRCP (98%) in the diagnosis of benign and malignant diseases was relatively high (98% and 98%) as compared to CT (82.86% and 91.43% in benign and malignant respectively) and USG (88% and 88%). In the diagnosis of benign diseases, MRCP was 100% sensitive compared to ultrasound (80.77%), which was more sensitive than CT scan (54.55%).In the diagnosis of malignant diseases, MRCP was more sensitive (95.83%) as compared to CT scan (91.67%), which was more sensitive than ultrasonography (79.17%).

Conclusion: MRCP is the best imaging investigation in the pre-operative evaluation for obstructive jaundice patients.

J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 32-36
Correlation of Forced Vital Capacity and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate with Serum Estrogen and Progesterone Levels in Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (COCP) User
Authors: Islam Farhana , Rakib Shaikh Adnan , Sultana Nayma
Published: December 2023

Background: Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is the most commonly used contraceptive method in Bangladesh. This COCP has some effects on different organs including the lungs. So, there may be a relationship between forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) with serum estrogen and progesterone levels in combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) users.

Objective: To observe the relationship between FVC and PEFR with serum estrogen and progesterone levels in combined oral contraceptive pill users (COCP-U).

 Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC), Dhaka between July 2017 and June 2018. A total of 30 apparently healthy young women, age ranged 20 to 30 years were included in this study, who were combined oral contraceptive pill users (COCP-U) for at least 6 months. Another 30 age and BMI matched combined oral contraceptive pill nonusers (COCP-NU) were also taken as control for comparison. FVC and PEFR of all the subjects were measured by using Digital Auto Spirometer (MINATO AS-507). Moreover, their serum estrogen and progesterone levels were done to observe their levels and also to observe the relationship between them if present. Statistical analysis was done by Independent t-test and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient test.

 Result: Spirometric parameters like FVC and PEFR were significantly higher in COCP-U women than those of nonuser women. Moreover, the mean serum estrogen and progesterone levels were also significantly higher in COCP users in comparison to those of non-users. Here, FVC showed positive and PEFR showed negative correlation with serum estrogen level and FVC showed negative, PEFR showed positive correlation with serum progesterone level in COCP users, though the relationships were statistically non-significant.                                            

Conclusion: The positive correlation of FVC and PEFR with serum estrogen and progesterone indicates, that improvement of pulmonary function occurs in COCP-U due to its estrogen and progesterone contents, which may be by increasing the strength of the muscles along with decreased airway resistance.

J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 37-42
Socio-demographic Profile of the Causes of Death due to Organophosphorus Poisoning - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Sultana Parveen , Khan Rakibul Hasan , Jabin Nashat , Sarkar Sushanta Kumar , Reza A M Salim
Published: December 2023

Background: Poisoning is a global issue occurring all over the world involving people of all ages and genders, from all ethnic and economic groups. It is estimated, there are 1 to 5 million cases of Organophosphorus poisoning per year worldwide with approximately 300,000 deaths.
Aim of the study: To assess the demographic pattern of death due to organophosphorus poisoning with respect to age, sex, occupation, education, and socioeconomic status.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by the department of Forensic Medicine, Sheikh Hasina Medical Colleges, Tangail, from January 2020 to December 2020.
 Result and discussion: 85(20.68%) were due to poisoning, out of those poisoning cases 77 (90.58%) were due to organophosphorus compound poisoning. The incidence was higher in females (51.94%) than in males. 90.00% of the victims in our study were married females, and 63.64% of cases were below Secondary education. Among the male deaths 83.78% were from rural areas,  female rural deaths were 82.50%. Housewife (38.9%) were the major victims.
 Conclusion: Illiteracy, Poverty, Cheap availability of organophosphorus compounds, lack of employment, and stressful lifestyle were the common reasons behind suicidal poisoning. Health education of farmers, other agricultural laborers, and young people about the toxic and detrimental effects of organophosphorus compounds will help in preventing suicidal and accidental poisoning to some extent.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(1): 62-64
Sentimen Pengguna Aplikasi BRImo: Kinerja Algoritma Support Vector Machine, Naive Bayes, dan Adaboost
Authors: M. Kom Susandri
Published: December 2023

Dalam konteks perkembangan industri perbankan yang semakin maju, pemanfaatan teknologi modern menjadi faktor kunci untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan dan memenangkan persaingan di era digital. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) memikat perhatian masyarakat melalui peluncuran aplikasi perbankan seluler, BRImo. Namun Bank ini perlu meraih pandangan dan pengalaman nasabah terhadap aplikasi mobile banking untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis ulasan pengguna BRImo sebagai objek penelitian. Komparasi dilakukan antara algoritma Support Vector Machine (SVM), Naive Bayes (NB), dan Adaboost dalam mengolah data teks. Evaluasi dilakukan berdasarkan tingkat akurasi, presisi, recall, dan nilai F1-score. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa algoritma SVM memberikan kinerja terbaik dalam mengklasifikasikan tanggapan masyarakat terhadap aplikasi BRImo, dengan tingkat akurasi sebesar 90,4%, presisi 90,8%, recall 90%, dan nilai F1-score 90,3%. Sebagai perbandingan, algoritma Adaboost memberikan nilai terendah dengan tingkat akurasi sebesar 87%, presisi 87,2%, recall 86,8%, dan nilai F1-score 86,9%.
Changes in Intraocular Pressure and Anterior Chamber Parameters Following Cataract Surgery, Vitrectomy, and Combined Surgery
Authors: Kim Sangyoon , Park Su Hwan , Lee Seung Min
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate changes in intraocular pressure (IOP) and anterior-segment parameters before and after cataract surgery, vitrectomy, and combined surgery.Methods: The records of patients who had undergone cataract surgery (cataract group), vitrectomy (vitrectomy group), or combined cataract surgery and vitrectomy (combined group) at our hospital were retrospectively examined. The vitrectomy group consisted of pseudophakic eyes. IOP and anterior-segment measurements, including anterior chamber depth (ACD), angle opening distance (AOD), trabecular-iris angle (TIA), and trabecular-iris space area (TISA), were measured using swept-source anterior-segment optical coherence tomography before and 6 months after surgery in 41, 15, and 40 eyes, respectively.Results: In the cataract and combined groups, there was a decrease in IOP (cataract group: from 15.8 to 13.4 mmHg, p <0.001; combined group: from 15.8 to 14.2 mmHg, p = 0.002) and an increase in the central corneal thickness after surgery (p <0.001). The ACD increased in all groups, with a smaller increase in the vitrectomy group (p <0.03). Postoperative AOD, TIA, and TISA were significantly increased in the cataract and combined groups (p <0.02). Higher preoperative IOP and larger IOP reduction after surgery were correlated with smaller preoperative AOD, TISA, and TIA in cataract and combined groups (p <0.034). A small preoperative ACD was related to smaller preoperative AOD, TISA, TIA (r > 0.649, p <0.001), and postoperative IOP reduction in the cataract and combined groups (r = 0.377, p = 0.018 and r = 0.559, p = 0.001, respectively).Conclusions: Compared to the vitrectomy group, the cataract and combined groups showed reduced postoperative IOP and increased AOD, TISA, and TIA. In these two groups, patients with shallower preoperative ACDs showed greater changes in IOP after surgery. Changes in IOP after surgery are thought to be related to changes in the anterior segment caused by the removal of the crystalline lens.
Flow Void Analysis Using Different Thresholding Methods on a Choriocapillaris Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Image Complemented with a Structural En Face Image
Authors: Lee Young Joo , Hwang Soon-Young , Yun Cheolmin
Published: December 2023

Purpose: To investigate the flow characteristics using different thresholding methods on a choriocapillaris optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) image complemented with a structural En Face image.Methods: The 42 choriocapillaris OCTA images from healthy subjects were obtained with swept-source OCTA device and the 3 × 3-mm area OCTA images were processed with ImageJ. Using a raw choriocapillaris OCTA image and structural En Face image, we adjusted the different structural signal intensity. Then, the raw images and adjusted images were binarized with a global threshold and an auto local threshold using the Phansalkar method at 1- or 2-intercapillary distance. Then, the mean area, number, and size of the flow void, were compared among the images using different thresholding methods.Results: Mean flow void area, number, and size were different according to the different binarization method both in raw and adjusted images (all p < 0.001). The mean flow void area analyzed with global threshold method were well correlated with those with auto local threshold method both in raw and adjusted images (all intraclass correlations, >0.929).Conclusions: Flow void features varied according to the different binarization methods but showed good correlation. The flow void characteristics according to the different binarization methods should be considered for the analysis of the choriocapillaris OCTA images complemented with a structural En Face image.
Estudo da incorporação de aditivos alimentares em filmes poliméricos
Authors: Silva Maria de Fátima Santos , Silva Flávio Caldeira
Published: December 2023

As embalagens têm como função primordial proteger o alimento e garantir a sua integridade e propriedades durante todo o processo comercial, nesta linha o presente artigo é uma revisão bibliográfica que surge a partir da necessidade de entendimento da aplicação dos aditivos alimentares em filmes poliméricos como alternativas sustentáveis para a diminuição de geração de resíduos, e melhoramento da conservação e durabilidade dos alimentos. Foi realizado o levantamento dos estudos anteriores da temática tendo como principais descobertas que o amido é o principal aditivo alimentar utilizado e que outros aditivos são combinados a este buscando aumentar as vantagens e características dos filmes. O avanço dos estudos dos filmes poliméricos tende a proporcionar grandes benefícios a população mundial no que se refere ao consumo consciente de baixo desperdício e menor geração de resíduos sólidos descartados na natureza.
Sala Temática Abelha e Mel (STEAM): Conhecer, Formar e Socializar em prol da segurança alimentar e da sustentabilidade ambiental
Authors: Lucena Clarissa Gabriela Silva de , Alves Joab Davi , Assis Laura Maria da Silva , Souza Pahlevi Augusto de , Lopes Ricardo Garcia , Silva Sabrina Helen , Santos Saint Clair Lira , Lima Wanessa Hayheska Santos de
Published: December 2023

Este projeto teve como objetivo realizar uma sensibilização sobre a importância das abelhas e dos produtos apícolas no contexto escolar do ensino fundamental, médio e superior (Curso Tecnológico e Licenciaturas), situados no município de Currais Novos/RN e municípios circunvizinhos, através de uma sala temática construída por discentes concluintes do ano anterior (2022), denominada Sala Temática Abelha e Mel (STEAM), constituída por estrutura visual, equipamentos apícolas e entomológicos, a fim de promover e facilitar o aprendizado do público-alvo. Essa ação foi a continuação do trabalho já realizado anteriormente, de forma metodológica e cooperativa ao desenvolvimento da consciência ambiental, econômica e social dos Estudantes (tanto do IFRN Campus Currais Novos, envolvidos na proposta, como também outros estudantes de outras escolas), agricultores, apicultores, e público geral interessado acerca da apicultura. Na STEAM, através de palestras e visitas dirigidas, ocorreu o intercâmbio de experiências entre os setores produtivos correlatos (apicultores, familiares envolvidos e comerciantes). A fim de ofertar uma capacitação mais específica, ocorreram dinâmicas interativas, por meio de oficinas temáticas, visando alcançar apicultores e estudantes do IFRN - Campus Currais Novos. Ao longo do ano de 2023, a Sala Temática alcançou 765 pessoas presencialmente, incluindo estudantes, profissionais de educação, apicultores ou pessoas com afinidade e interesse nessa temática. Além disso, atingiu-se, através das redes sociais, cerca de 2.600 usuários. Portanto, o presente projeto alcançou com grande êxito seus objetivos.
Relato de experiência: O trabalho em equipe, a interdisciplinaridade e a interprofissionalidade em três centros de residência multiprofissional no Brasil
Authors: Santos Larissa Menezes , Pirone Liliam Patrícia , Portela Marcos Vinicius Zoreck , Carvalho Márcia Andréa Rodrigues de
Published: December 2023

Introdução A residência multiprofissional é uma atividade relativamente recente no universo da saúde brasileira. Trabalhar em equipe nos serviços de saúde em que a hierarquia e verticalização das profissões são dominantes permanece como um grande desafio, assim como atuar de forma interprofissional. Os Programas de Residência Multiprofissional ao longo do tempo desenvolveram ações para ampliar a sua atuação e influência no sistema de saúde. Um dos instrumentos, para realizar esta tarefa, é a efetivação do trabalho em equipe, interdisciplinar e interprofissional. O presente artigo visa apresentar a forma de organização atual de três centros de residência multiprofissional situados em diferentes unidades da federação do Brasil, no que concerne ao trabalho em equipe, atuação interdisciplinar e interprofissional, e responder à questão se ocorre ou não o trabalho interprofissional em cada um dos centros citados. Metodologia Utilizou-se o Relato de Experiência para descrição do trabalho em equipe, interdisciplinar e interprofissional em cada centro de residência. Resultados e discussão Cada centro desenvolve o trabalho no âmbito da residência multiprofissional de forma diversa. O desenvolvimento da interdisciplinaridade ocorre em momentos pontuais, especialmente na construção dos estudos de caso, pois identifica-se diálogo entre os profissionais e a construção de projetos de intervenção com objetivos integrais e específicos a cada usuário. Alguns programas utilizam como estratégia o Projeto Terapêutico Singular como estratégia para esta finalidade, porém, a interprofissionalidade não é verificável. Conclusão A proposta interdisciplinar e interprofissional é antes um desafio, que, em função de um questionamento compartilhado, tende à convergência com reciprocidade, mútuo enriquecimento e aprendizagem conjunta entre os indivíduos que interagem interdisciplinarmente.
Diabetes e implantes dentários: A importância da osseointegração no sucesso do tratamento
Authors: Pereira Débora Keila Santos de Carvalho , Silva Maria Eglaíza da , Oliveira Alexandre Henrique Moura de
Published: December 2023

A osseointegração é um processo fundamental para o sucesso dos implantes controlados em pacientes com diabetes. A   diabetes é uma doença crônica que afeta o metabolismo da glicose no organismo e pode afetar a saúde bucal. Pacientes diabéticos podem ter um risco aumentado de complicações durante os procedimentos odontológicos, incluindo a colocação de implantes adquiridos. O objetivo do presente artigo é destacar a importância da osseointegração no sucesso dos implantes controlados em pacientes com diabetes. A metodologia utilizada trata-se de uma revisão de literatura sendo realizado a pesquisa de 19 artigos científicos que cumpriram os critérios de inclusão e exclusão pré-estabelecidos, nas bases de dados Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) e na Literatura Internacional em Ciência da Saúde (MEDLINE). Conclui-se que, é importante que os pacientes diabéticos sejam cuidadosamente avaliados antes da colocação de implantes adquiridos para determinar se são candidatos qualificados para o tratamento. O controle adequado dos níveis de açúcar no sangue é crucial para minimizar o risco de complicações e garantir a osseointegração adequada.
Qualidade de vida de pacientes dialíticos durante a pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Fausto Naira Emanuela Costa , Silveira Rômulo Roberto Prates , Santos Neto João Caetano dos , Carvalho Igor Flores , Prado Jany Rodrigues
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Elucidar os efeitos da pandemia da COVID-19 na qualidade de vida dos pacientes em hemodiálise no Hospital do Rim de Guanambi. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo, com abordagem quantitativa e análise descritiva. Participaram da pesquisa 47 pacientes em terapia renal substitutiva no Hospital do Rim de Guanambi - Bahia. Para avaliação da qualidade de vida, utilizou-se um formulário sóciodemográfico e o World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-bref). Resultados e Discussão: Observou-se uma prevalência de participantes homens, além de uma maior concentração na faixa etária de 18 a 59 anos, sendo a maioria portadores de Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica. Em relação aos escores da qualidade de vida, os melhores resultados foram nos domínios psicológicos e de relações sociais, seguido de resultado regular no domínio de meio ambiente e piores resultados no domínio físico. Conclusão: De modo geral, o período pandêmico não interferiu negativamente na qualidade de vida dos pacientes dialíticos do Hospital do Rim de Guanambi-BA, pois a QV está intimamente relacionada com a percepção que eles possuem de si mesmos.
Reconhecimento da paternidade socioafetiva post mortem e seus efeitos patrimoniais na sucessão hereditária
Authors: Silva Ludmila de Souza Rodrigues e , Mota Roberta de Brito , Silva Ana Carolinna Barros e , Santos Jane Karla de Oliveira , Sampaio Daniel Carvalho , Sampaio Vanessa Nunes Barros Mendes
Published: December 2023

Este estudo aborda como temática uma nova forma de exercício de paternidade, ou seja, a paternidade advinda da convivência e do afeto, despida de laços genéticos e consanguíneos: a Paternidade Socioafetiva. O objetivo consiste em analisar os efeitos patrimoniais do reconhecimento da paternidade socioafetiva post mortem e seus reflexos na sucessão hereditária. Metodologicamente, trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica de caráter exploratório-descritivo, cujos métodos de abordagem são o dedutivo e qualitativo. A coleta de dados é composta por fontes secundárias, incluindo a legislação, a doutrina e a jurisprudência, preferencialmente, extraídas de mídias digitais, como sites oficiais, repositórios de artigos eletrônicos e sistemas de consulta de documentos jurídicos. A análise e o tratamento de dados ocorreram por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados demonstram que o reconhecimento da paternidade socioafetiva é possível mesmo após a morte, desde que se atendam aos requisitos de afetividade e estado de posse de filho, devidamente comprovados em processo judicial destinado aos herdeiros. Esse reconhecimento possibilita a inclusão em registro civil do nome do falecido e, consequentemente, geram efeitos patrimoniais sucessórios, tendo o filho socioafetivo direito a parte da herança lhe couber. Conforme jurisprudência é tendência o reconhecimento da paternidade socioafetiva, baseando-se em preceitos constitucionais e dispositivos do Código Civil de 2002, pois não há legislação específica. Conclui-se, que ao ser reconhecida a paternidade socioafetiva, serão equiparados os direitos de ambos os filhos: os do coração e os consanguíneos.
Incidência do câncer de tireóide em mulheres entre 40 e 49 anos no estado do Paraná, em comparação ao Brasil entre os anos de 2010 e 2018
Authors: Zocche Alan Crisan , Pescador Marise Vilas Boas
Published: December 2023

O câncer de tireoide, prevalente na região da cabeça e pescoço, afeta principalmente mulheres, sendo três vezes mais comum nelas do que nos homens. Seus principais sintomas incluem o crescimento de nódulos na tireoide, cuja causa primária ainda é desconhecida, mas fatores de risco como histórico familiar de câncer, idade entre 30 e 50 anos, sexo feminino, exposição à radiação na infância e dieta pobre em iodo aumentam a vulnerabilidade. A detecção precoce, crucial para um prognóstico favorável, envolve métodos como ultrassonografia, dosagem sérica de calcitonina e punção aspirativa por agulha fina (PAAF). Sintomas clínicos, como nódulos no pescoço, dor, rouquidão, disfagia, dispneia e tosse, também devem ser avaliados. O diagnóstico orienta o tratamento, que varia de acordo com o tipo e classificação do câncer, podendo envolver cirurgia, terapia com iodo-radioativo, radiação externa e quimioterapia. Em busca de entender a incidência desse câncer em mulheres brasileiras de 40 a 49 anos, no estado do Paraná em comparação a todo o território nacional. Pela metodologia descritiva e quantitativa.