bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
تأثير التعلم التعاوني وفق مبدئي (المسؤولية الشخصية) و(المعالجة الجمعية) في تعليم بعض المهارات الكشفية لطلبة الدراسة الثانوية بعمر (12-13) سنة
Authors: Lec. Dr. Mahmoud Wadi Hussein
Published: May 2024

تهدف الدراسة الحالية الى الارتقاء بمستوى المهارات الكشفية من خلال الاستعانة بالتعلم الحركي وخاصة اسلوب التعلم التعاوني لنجاحه في تعلم الكثير من المهارات والحركات في الالعاب الرياضي وفي العلوم النظرية لوجود فيه مبادئ متنوعة وكل مبدأ يعطي نتائج أفضل من الاخر في تعلم المهارات المطلوبة وبذلك سوف نتمكن من بناء طلبة قادرين على تحمل المسؤولية في المهارات الكشفية.  وتجلت مشكلة البحث بان هناك مهارات كشفية متنوعة وكل مهارة لها اسلوب تعلم خاص بها ولهذا لابد من الاستعانة بأسلوب التعلم الحركي المناسبة لغرض الارتقاء بتلك المهارات نحو الأفضل مع تحديد نوعية تلك الاساليب التعليمية لكل مهارة في سرعة تعلم بالشكل الصحيح. ويهدف البحث الى معرفة تأثير التعلم التعاوني وفق مبدئي (المسؤولية الشخصية) و(المعالجة الجمعية) في تعلم بعض المهارات للطلبة الدراسة الثانوية بعمر (12-13) سنة. واستنتج الباحث ان التعلم التعاوني وفق مبدئي (المسؤولية الشخصية) و(المعالجة الجمعية) ساعد في معالجة مشكلة البحث من خلال رفع مستوى تعلم بعض المهارات للطلبة الدراسة الثانوية بعمر (12-13) سنة. ويوصي الباحث باعتماد التعلم التعاوني وفق مبدئي (المسؤولية الشخصية) و(المعالجة الجمعية) لأنه ساعد في معالجة مشكلة البحث من خلال رفع مستوى تعليم بعض المهارات الكشفية للطلبة الدراسة الثانوية بعمر (12-13) سنة.
Introducing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to multi-criteria performance assessment of inspection techniques for port concrete infrastructure
Authors: Tsaimou Christina N. , Chelioti Konstantina T. , Tsoukala Vasiliki K.
Published: May 2024

Port infrastructure plays an important role in the economic and social activities of the regions they serve. Pressures induced by the corrosive marine environment and weather conditions, unexpected events associated with climate change, the usually high freight and vehicle loading conditions, the dynamic load of the equipment, and insufficient maintenance and rehabilitation measures that sometimes are not enough to repair an in-service facility, increase the susceptibility of port structures to rapid aging and deterioration. To ensure port infrastructure safety and reliability, and to maintain operational efficiency, port managers are tasked with forming successful inspection schemes for structural condition monitoring. Within this context, identifying the capabilities and prioritizing existing inspection techniques allow for optimizing resources (cost, time, personnel). The issue of performance assessment for commonly used Non-Destructive Testing techniques has received significant research interest. However, state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicle techniques have not been previously involved in studies that assess the performance of various inspection techniques. Hence, the present research seeks to introduce Unmanned Aerial Vehicles techniques into multi-criteria performance assessment practices of inspection techniques for port concrete infrastructure. Three Non-Destructive Techniques: a) Infrared Thermography, b) Ground Penetrating Radar, and c) Impact-Echo, are compared to camera-based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle techniques linked to Close Range Photogrammetry applications. A qualitative approach, including a literature review and expert judgment, is applied to acquire data required for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis practices with the Preference Ranking Organization METHod for Enrichment Evaluation methodology. The ranking output of the applied model is validated with other multi-criteria methods to ensure the robustness of the results. The obtained results for the specific set of criteria will assist decision-makers in selecting the most suitable technique for inspecting surface or sub-surface defects in port concrete infrastructure.
Highlights

The integration of UAV-driven techniques into current practices for assessing the performance of inspection techniques affects the ranking order
The prioritization of the inspection techniques is conducted qualitatively (expert judgment and literature survey) by implementing the PROMETHEE method
A camera-based UAV technique improves the practical part of inspections and provides flexibility
A camera-based UAV technique is the optimal inspection technique for detecting surface defects, while Impact Echo is preferred for sub-surface defects
Discriminación por género en el mercado laboral Ecuatoriano, 2014-2022.
Authors: García Roldán Geovanna , Oviedo Carpio Stinly
Published: May 2024

La discriminación de género en el mercado laboral es un problema que afecta a numerosos países a nivel mundial, y Ecuador no es la excepción, afectando negativamente la igualdad de oportunidades y el desarrollo económico dentro del país, donde persisten los desafíos significativos en términos de discriminación en el ámbito laboral. Este estudio explora las brechas salariales entre hombres y mujeres en Ecuador a través de un análisis descriptivo de datos para evidenciar la desigualdad salarial por género en el mercado laboral entre los años 2014 hasta el 2022; la metodología aplicada es descriptiva y documental, relacionándola con la brecha salarial por grupos de edad y horas promedio trabajadas semanalmente por género. Como resultado se evidencia que desde el 2014 al 2022 a nivel nacional, los hombres reciben mayor ingreso por hora en comparación a las mujeres, 2.94 y 2.73 respectivamente.
Comparative genomics analyses of fish pathogenic Streptococcus spp. isolated from tilapia and flounder
Authors: Akter Tasmina
Published: May 2024

This comparative study was performed to analyze the whole genome sequences of three species of Streptococcus (S. agalactiae, S. iniae and S. parauberis) isolated from Tilapia and Flounder from six different countries (Brazil, China, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan and USA). The objectives were to compare the genomic features, virulence, and antibiotic resistance genes in the genome sequences of 11 isolates of Streptococcus spp. A total of 44 virulence genes were identified in the genomes of 11 strains. These genes are responsible for adherence, various enzyme production, immune evasion, immunoreactive antigen, and toxin production. Eight antibiotic resistance genes were identified in the eleven genome sequences of the Streptococcus sp. strains. All strains of S. agalactiae and S. iniae harbor macrolide resistance gene mreA. Although five secondary metabolites such as Arylpolyene (ary), Type III Polyketide synthases (T3PKS), RiPP-like peptide, linear azol(in)e-containing peptides (LAPs), RaS-RiPP antimicrobial compound, and T3PKS were detected in all 11 genomes; only T3PKS was common in all strains. Additionally, Cas cluster CAS-TypeIC and CAS-TypeIIA were identified among the ten strains of S. agalactiae and S. iniae. The findings indicated that the degree of pathogenicity of Streptococcus sp. remained closer regardless of origin, distribution and host. The results would be useful to understand the virulence factors of the Streptococcus sp. and the antibiotic resistance genes associated with their virulence in fish. 
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. (2023) 27 (2): 1-18
Prevalence of seed-borne Fusarium in local rice cultivars from Barishal district
Authors: Mubin Md Mejbah Uddin , Khan Abu Ashraf , Kader Md Abdul , Masum Md Mahidul Islam , Rahman Md Mahbubur
Published: May 2024

Seed-borne diseases cause substantial yield loss of rice every year. The present study was conducted to determine the status of seed-borne Fusarium spp. infection in farmers’ saved rice seeds of nine local cultivars collected from all ten upazila of Barishal district. Two fungal species of Fusarium, i.e., Fusarium fujikuroi, and Fusarium equiseti were identified based on morphological characteristics using the blotter method. The highest infection of F. fujikuroi was observed in Babuganj upazila (11.11%), followed by Agailjhara (8.83%). On the other hand, the highest infection of F. equiseti was observed in Bakerganj (8.17%), followed by Mehendiganj (8.05%). The lowest infection of F. fujikuroi and F. equiseti was observed in Muladi, with values of 5.22% and 4.54%, respectively. Among local cultivars, the highest infection of F. fujikuroi (7.11%) was observed in Lalpaika followed by Sakkhorkora (6.83%). On the other hand, the highest infection of F. equiseti was observed in Dudhmona (9.17%) followed by Kajalshail (8.94%). The lowest infection of F. fujikuroi and F. equiseti was observed in the Bhushihara cultivar with the same infestion (4.61%). The prevalence of Fusarium spp. varied with respect to the location of seed collection as well as cultivars. Highest seed germination was observed in Bhushihara (89%) followed by Swarna (87%) and Joyna (85%). Lowest seed germination was observed in Lalpaika (78%). The highest mortality of the seedlings after germination was observed in Lalpaika (24.25%), followed by Dudhmona (23%) and the lowest mortality of the seedlings was observed in Bhushihara (14.75%). Thus, seed germination rate and post-emergence mortality of seedlings were directly associated with seed-borne infection of F. fujikuroi and F. equiseti.
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. (2023) 27 (2): 31-39
Exogenous application of calcium ameliorates salinity stress of mungbean
Authors: Khan Haider Iqbal , Ghosh Totan Kumar , Mia Md Abdul Baset
Published: May 2024

An experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of exogenous Ca in alleviating salinity stress of mungbean. Two mungbean genotypes, BD 6895 and BD 6905, were used with four different Ca levels (5, 10, 15 and 20 mM) under 10 dSm-1 salinity conditions in a hydroponic culture. The application of exogenous Ca positively influenced on overall plant growth and development. Although both genotypes exhibited similar plant heights, they gave the peak (56.65 and 48.6 cm for BD 6895 and BD 6905, respectively) at 10 mM Ca. Higher levels of exogenous Ca were associated with increased chlorophyll content. Maximum Chlorophyll (1.6 mg g-1) was observed at 15 mM Ca treatment. Furthermore, exogenous Ca application reduced Malondialdehyde levels (at 15 mM Ca: 1.14 and 1.69 μmole/g for BD 6895 and BD 6905, respectively). Both the genotypes exhibited a proline content pattern, demonstrating proline content upsurge with increased Ca application. Microscopic analysis revealed larger vascular areas with exogenous Ca (BD 6895: 402 µm, BD 6905: 398.3 µm) compared to smaller areas under salinity stress (BD 6895: 258.7 µm, BD 6905: 248.4 µm). Salinity stress induced changes in upper epidermis thickness, leaf tissue compactness, chloroplast breakdown and chlorosis in mungbean plants. However, exogenous Ca application counteracted these detrimental effects, enabling mungbean plants to thrive in saline conditions. In conclusion, the study highlights the positive influence of exogenous Ca (10-15 mM) in promoting mungbean growth and managing salt stress.
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. (2023) 27 (2): 91-104
Women access to household and farm resources in Sunamganj haor area of Bangladesh
Authors: Yeasmin Farhana , Miah Md Abdul Momen , Rahman M Hummadur , Shamim Md Showkot Osman
Published: May 2024

In this present investigation the access of women to their household and farm resources were exmined in Sunamganj haor areas of Bangladesh. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from November 2016 to March 2017 through face-to-face contact with 200 sampled respondents who were selected following simple random sampling method. Access of woman to household and farm resources was measured based on their extent of access to those two selected resources -, each resource comprising 22 items. The findings of the study revealed that 49% of the respondents had low access and 51% had medium access to household resources. Twenty-nine percent of the women had low access whereas 71% of the women having medium access to farm resources. Thirty-nine percent of the haor women had low access and 61% having medium access to overall resources. None of the haor women was found with higher access to mutual household and farm resources. The finding indicated that the majority of the women were deprived of having power and authority to use and control over the household resources and they were also lagged behind in respect to use and control over farm resources. In addition, out of fourteen attributes, five attributes, namely, education, household farm size, role in family decision-making, availability of household resources, and availability of farm resources had significant influence on the access to resources of women in the haor area. Finally, it is concluded that the findings of the study can be utilized by the policymakers and planners of the country to formulate future plan of haor women to improve their livelihood and empowerment.
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. 27(2):145-159
Growth and trend analysis of onion production in Bangladesh
Authors: Akter Sharmin , Rahman Kazi Tamim , Anik Asif Reza , Amin Md Ruhul
Published: May 2024

Onion is a major spice crop that is grown and consumed extensively in Bangladesh and across the world. The present study was carried out with the goal of analyzing the growth and trend of area, production and yield of onion in Bangladesh. Annual area, production, and yield data of onion in Bangladesh were collected from FAOSTAT for 50 years from 1970 to 2019. The semi-log model and compound growth model were used to investigate the growth of onion whereas exponential trend model was employed to estimate the trend of area, production, and yield of onion in Bangladesh. According to the growth rate and trend line estimates, the area under the onion crop has been augmented over time. Specifically, the semi-log model findings show that the onion area, production and yield grew by on an average 3.87%, 5.46% and 1.58% per year, respectively. The compound annual growth rate estimate indicated significant growth of onion area, production and yield from 2015 to 2019. The exponential trend line for onion area, production and yield showed slow growth rate from 1970 to 1990 but relatively faster growth later on. These evaluations may aid the government in balancing demand and supply, as well as in regulating the price of onion in local markets Bangladesh.
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. 27(2):201-210
Proportion of mental health problems in adolescents in Bangladesh
Authors: Das Anupam , Sajib Mohammad Waliul Hasnat
Published: May 2024

Adolescence is a crucial period for developing social and emotional habits important for mental well-being. Despite their relevance as a leading cause of disability in this age group, the mental health needs of adolescents are neglected. The aim of this study was to find out the proportion of adolescent mental health problems. It was a cross-sectional study which was conducted from October 2019 to September 2020 in Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College, Sirajganj. Total 129 adolescents of both sexes aged between 13 to 19 years were evaluated through face to face interview using a semi structured questionnaire and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS 21). The results showed that, 55.8% were male and 44.2% were female. It was found that, 42.6%, 55.8% and 44.2% had depression, anxiety and stress respectively. It was also found statistically significant of parent child relationship in mental health problems (P<0.05). This study indicated that, mental health was a potential factor that could have an impact on the mental health status of adolescents. Further multi-centered prospective and population-based studies should be designed to find out the exact situation.
Bang J Psychiatry 2022;36(1):1-5
Depression among the elderly people
Authors: Tithy Sharmin Ahmed , Ara Noor Riffat , Pervej Abu Muhammad Abdullah , Afrin Kaniz , Ara Ismot
Published: May 2024

Depression is a common but neglected psychological disorder among elderlies which have the potential of worsening the general health condition, thus is a considerable public health problem. The present study attempted to evaluate the status of depression among the elderlies in regard with socio-demographic background and the co-morbid conditions. With a cross sectional study design, this study was conducted in one of the area in Dhaka city during the period of January to December, 2019, among 175 elderly people aged e”60 years using convenient sampling technique. Depression among the respondents was evaluated with Bangla version of Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF Bangla version). Data regarding socio-demographic background and their co-morbidities had been collected. The results showed that, respondents with no depression was 46.9% where mild, moderate and severe level of depression was found in 26.9%, 12.6% and 13.7% of the respondents respectively. Being female and not having spouse found to make the elderlies more vulnerable to be suffering from depression (p<0.05). On the other hand, hypertension, stroke, arthritis and hearing problems found to be significantly high among the respondents with depression (p<0.05). More than half of the elderlies under this study were prevalent with depression which was an alarming finding demanding for more researches in this regard in our country.
Bang J Psychiatry 2022;36(1):6-10
Psychiatric morbidity among the patients of first ever ischemic stroke
Authors: Inam Muhammad Sayed , Roy Polash , Rahaman Motiur , Dey Gopal Sankar
Published: May 2024

Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide and third common cause of death in developed countries which consumes annually a great cost, directly or indirectly and stroke produces a wide range of psychiatric disorders. This was a cross sectional study, conducted in the department of Psychiatry, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet during the period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 to evaluate the psychiatric morbidity among the patients of first ever ischemic stroke. For this purpose, 66 ischemic stroke patients of first attack between 2 weeks to 2 years of stroke, aged above 18 years irrespective of sex and 66 accompanying healthy persons of the patients and other patients without any kind of stroke matching age and sex fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken in Group[1]A and Group-B respectively. Psychiatric assessment was done using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ12) as a screening tool and all GHQ12 positive cases were evaluated using mental state examination. Diagnoses of psychiatric disorders of all respondents were confirmed by psychiatrist according to Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM) 5 criteria. Ethical issues were maintained properly and an informed written consent was taken from every patient. After collecting data, editing was done manually and was analyzed with statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21. The result showed that, the mean age of the respondents was 57.6 (SD±5.5) years which was almost identical to control group (p=0.130). Most (87.9%) of the patient were below the age of 65 years. Co-morbid psychiatric disorder was found in (34.8%) patients with ischemic stroke and (13.6%) control subjects (p=0.004). The most common psychiatric disorder was generalized anxiety disorder (13.6%) and major depressive disorder (21.2%) in ischemic stroke group. The results of this study suggested that, a significant number of patients with ischemic stroke were suffering from psychiatric disorders than the age and sex matched control.   
Bang J Psychiatry 2022;36(1):11-17
A case report of somatic symptom disorder with suicidal tendencies
Authors: Aziz Saqiba , Shahriar Shihab , Arifuzzaman Md
Published: May 2024

Chronic illnesses, such as Parkinson’s disease, are often associated with a wide variety of psychiatric illnesses such, somatic symptom disorder. The presentation and severity of complaints associated with somatic symptoms vary, but rarely do they cause the patient such distress that they attempt to commit suicide, as a result of being unable to cope with the discomfort. In such cases, there is a diagnostic dilemma of whether these are cases of somatic symptom disorder or mood disorder. Herein, we will discuss a case where a 65 year old retiree, suffering from Parkinson’s disease was admitted this in hospital, after multiple suicide attempts. We eventually excluded major depressive disorder as a diagnosis, and we treated the patient as a case of somatic symptom disorder. He was treated with selective nor-epinephrine reuptake inhibitor and psychotherapy (including relaxation therapy), with which he responded well. The case report supports previous studies which have found that medication and psychotherapy aid in the improvement of the condition of such patients.  
Bang J Psychiatry 2022;36(1):21-23
Socio-demographic variation among the elderly people living in old care home
Authors: Harun HM Mahmud , Shah Mohsin Ali , Mullick MSI , Ahmed Ahsan Uddin , Hasan Md Mahbub , Solaiman Mahjabeen Aftab
Published: May 2024

The older population is rapidly growing throughout the world. Bangladesh has a long cultural and religious tradition of looking after the elderly and it is expected that families and communities will care for their own elderly members. But rapid socioeconomic and demographic transitions, mass poverty, changing social and religious values, influence of western culture, and other factors have broken down the traditional extended family and community care system. Most of the elderly people in Bangladesh suffer from some basic human problems, such as poor financial support, senile diseases, and absence of proper health and medicine facilities, exclusion and negligence, deprivation, and socioeconomic insecurity. Increase care based on socio-demographic variation may be more able to improve the quality of life of elderly people as well as old care home residents. This cross-sectional study was done to find out the socio demographic variation among 138 elderly respondents irrespective of sex living two different old care homes of Bangladesh from January 2018 to September 2019. They were interviewed with a socio-demographic questionnaire. The results showed that, the mean age of the respondents was 70.83±8.28 years and more than half (54.35%) of the respondents were 60-69 years of old. The respondents were predominantly male (58.7%). with male to female ratio being roughly 3:2. More than half of the respondents (52.2%) were from urban background and rest (47.8%) were from rural background. Nearly three quarters (87.7%) of the respondents were Muslim and 8.7% were Hindus. More than 50% had monthly family income of <10000 Bangladeshi taka (BDT). Majorities (70.3%) of the respondents were widow/widower and 10.9% were single. Over one third (38.4%) of the respondents were studied up to primary level, 26.8% were graduated, 14.5% were studied up to secondary level and 11.6% up to higher secondary level. A few respondents were illiterate (8.7%). Most of them came from nuclear family (79.7%).  and rests were from joint family (20.3%). It was seen that, single or widower urban male people from nuclear family were more coming in the old care home. Majority (60.9%) of the respondents had chronic physical illness. A few of the respondents had family history of mental illness (7.2%). Only 1.4% had history of drug addiction. The mean duration with standard deviation of staying in old care home by the respondents was 4.145±3.35 years.
Bang J Psychiatry 2022;36(2): 35-38
Developing a Scale for Measuring Attitudes of Secondary School Teachers toward Sex Education
Authors: Konok Mridul Chowdhury
Published: May 2024

Pre-service training and attitudinal background both are important to teach ‘sex education’ well in classroom. But lack of proper instruments to determine teachers’ attitudes toward sex education in Bangladesh paved way for the researcher to develop such scale. To develop the scale, initially 58 items were formulated using the deductive approach based on the five-point Likert’s scale method, of which 41 retained after a tryout and 36 items for the finalized scale. By using the convenience sampling method a pool of 130 samples was selected for the final data collection. After rigorous analyses, the scale’s average item-total correlation and Chronbach’s Alpha values were calculated as 0.465 and 0.773 respectively, which ensured its reliability. The items were developed as such they cover most topics of sex education in perspective of Bangladesh, thus establishing content validity. Finally, the Stanine scores or grades, ranging from 1 to 9, were calculated and assigned to the raw scores that were obtained by the samples, to interpret the findings in an understandable way. Based on the Stanine scores, the secondary teachers’ attitudes toward sex education were categorized in five categories as ‘very negative’, ‘negative’, ‘moderate’, ‘positive’ and ‘very positive’.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (2),53-74
Unveiling Success: A Case Study Exploring the Shared Values, Characteristics, and Strategies of Principals in Schools with Extremely Challenging Circumstances
Authors: Mojica Ana
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the leadership values, characteristics, and strategies necessary for principals to be successful in schools that face extremely challenging circumstances. The research was conducted by performing a qualitative research study to explore the case of a Colombia-based school facing “extreme challenges”. Research methods employed include semi-structured interviews with five members of staff of the school in Villanueva, Colombia, and two external participants (both of them, successful principals in their schools). The results obtained by this research could prove that principals in successful schools suffering from extremely challenging circumstances share similar characteristics, values, and strategies, even when each school faces its own unique reality.
Learning Sequence “Learning | Growing | Working”: A Helpful Approach to Facilitate the Entry into the IT Faculty
Authors: Quandt Veronica Isabela , Ondrusch Nicole
Published: May 2024

Virtual teams and digital collaborative work have become an integral part of modern university teaching. The demand for suitable methods for group formation in virtual formats has increased, not least due to Covid-19. Even though students at the university have become more confident in using digital exchange options during this time, it has become apparent in recent semesters that first-year students in particular need support during the transition into higher education, with the learning process and with virtual group work. This paper describes how the digital self-oriented learning approach called the learning sequence “Learning | Growing | Working” was set up and used on the LMS platform Ilias, and how it supports students in learning alone and in groups, collaborating online, building group cohesion, pursuing goals and learning to network. The sequence focuses on intensive exchange and networking. The learning sequence has been designed for first-semester students as a twelve-week guided group focusing in different tools and methods to support students in these subjects. The research methodology used to evaluate and analyse the outcomes of the learning sequence was the observational method, the empirical evaluation of the behaviour and constant comparison approach of the structured collected observation notes and responses of the participants. The results indicate positive outcomes, showing growth in goal setting, networking capabilities, attitudes towards learning, and critical reflection. Both participants and project stakeholders recognise the potential of the sequence to support students' personal development. Strategies for future implementation are suggested to enhance the learning experience. Among others, clear guidance on goal setting, emphasising non-academic goals for motivation and maximising engagement within the allotted time, facilitating discussions on interesting topics and addressing group dynamics challenges were observed as suggested approaches.
Designing and Implementing a Telehealth Simulation for Pain Neuroscience Education in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study
Authors: Logan Shannon
Published: May 2024

There is continuing debate over the best pedagogical approach to deliver modern pain science knowledge. Experiential learning, such as simulation, may better promote application and retention of curricular material. This study investigated changes in knowledge of pain neurophysiology, attitudes, beliefs and clinical recommendations towards chronic low back pain (CLBP) after participation in a telehealth simulation for pain neuroscience education (PNE). A convenience sample of twenty-one Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, age 23.6 (± 3.60), completed the simulation. Students completed a pre- and post-questionnaire consisting of the Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (rNPQ) Healthcare Providers’ Pain and Impairments Relationship Scale (HC-PAIRS) and clinical vignette. Additionally, the post simulation survey included the Simulation Effectiveness Tool Modified (SET-M). Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze all data. Pre- and post-rNPQ mean (SD) scores improved from 5.38 ±1.24 (44.8%) to 6.48 ±1.36 (54%). HC-PAIRS mean (SD) scores lowered from 51.76 ± 9.64 to 47.14 ±5.41, indicating a positive shift in attitudes and beliefs relating to CLBP. All appropriate clinical recommendations improved after post simulation. The mean (SD) SET-M score was 54.9 ±3.66. Experiential learning via a PNE telehealth simulation improved knowledge of pain neurophysiology, positively shifted attitudes and beliefs towards CLBP, while also improving appropriate clinical recommendations. The SET-M scores present the learners perspective and provide guidance in adapting the simulation in the future. Further research should include a longitudinal design with a long-term follow up, a larger sample size across different curricula and a qualitative component to explore the student experience.
Measuring Social Behavior According to the Psychology of Bilateral Relationships and its Relationship to Gender and Geographical Location for University Students Applying 2022-2023
Authors: Abbas Essa Amer , Belfekih Ep Jabes Chiraz , Hasan Abdulhussein Firas
Published: May 2024

Activation of all social roles that university student must show during stage of university application in middle and high schools, so research problem is that achieving sufficient studies in field of social behavior does not reach level that students of physical education and sports science . Research aim Building, legalizing and applying a measure of components of social behavior (his behavior with himself, his behavior with his supervisor’s teacher, his behavior with school administration, his behavior within his students inside lesson) according to (bilateral relations) for students applied in middle schools. research community is one of students and students of fourth stage in Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Basra University for academic year 2022- 2023, which number (236) of morning and evening studies. As for research sample, it reached (180) male and female students and percentage (76.27% ) of original community of research, researchers chose two samples for that, first to build scale for social behavior according to basic components of student’s applied behavior . Most important recommendation: Conducting similar studies that deal with behavioral components that researcher proposed according to each of levels that researcher has placed within research. Supporting various curricula and various sporting and social activities that urge social behavior and search for best ways that contribute to development and development in a way that suits university’s university life. Take advantage of students who have a very high level of social behavior in leading various social activities inside and outside college.
Biodiesel a partir da logística reversa do óleo de cozinha usado: Estudo de caso em uma empresa de reciclagem
Authors: Morais Marcos de Oliveira , Santos Daiane Silva , Silva Josiele Ferreira da
Published: May 2024

O consumo de óleo de cozinha faz parte do cotidiano das famílias, restaurantes, lanchonetes, indústrias em geral e com o descarte incorreto do óleo de cozinha usado (OCU) se torna um grave problema ambiental cada vez maior. Buscar soluções para o reaproveitamento deste resíduo passa a ser de extrema relevância, onde por meio da logística reversa se torna uma opção para a criação de novas possibilidades como a transformação do óleo utilizado em biodiesel. O objetivo do presente estudo está em promover as questões ambientais bem como fomentar o assunto por meio da aplicação da logística reversa. O descarte correto contribui para o combate à poluição e manutenção dos recursos naturais. As metodologias aplicadas foram as de pesquisa-ação, descritiva e estudo de caso, onde os resultados se mostraram favoráveis a fabricação do biodiesel a parti do resíduo gerado pelo óleo de cozinha. Por sua vez, o estudo contribui para o entendimento sobre a efetividade na adoção de medidas de sustentabilidade ambiental por meio do reuso dos resíduos, em especial, a adoção de modelos como o da logística reversa, podendo assim ser de aplicabilidade prática.
O uso de estratégias nutricionais na prevenção e recuperação de lesões em atletas: Uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Moreira Yoná Stella , Simões Manuela Alves de Carvalho , Borba Érika Loureiro
Published: May 2024

Introdução: As lesões musculoesqueléticas (LM) representam um sério problema no âmbito da medicina do esporte, principalmente devido à alta prevalência. LM é um termo genérico, incluindo qualquer trauma envolvendo danos à musculatura, aos ossos, aos tendões, aos ligamentos e a outros tecidos moles. A distensão de músculos/tendões e a entorse de ligamentos resultam em diversas consequências negativas, em diversos aspectos, como por exemplo o desenvolvimento da dor musculoesquelética crônica. Objetivo: Apresentar estratégias nutricionais que atuam na redução do risco e promovem melhora no processo de tratamento e de reabilitação das injúrias musculoesqueléticas em atletas. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura acerca do uso de estratégias nutricionais na prevenção e recuperação de lesões em atletas. Utilizou-se dados disponíveis nas bases Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), Google Scholar e National Library of Medicine (PubMed), a partir do cruzamento dos descritores “lesões em atletas”, “suplementação nutricional”, “dor musculoesquelética” e “reabilitação” para responder a questão formulada através da estratégia PICO. Resultados e Discussão: A suplementação vitamina-D, de colágeno - principalmente em associação a vitamina-C -, de proteínas, de ômega-3 e de creatina têm mostrado resultados promissores quando a intenção é prevenir e melhorar a recuperação de lesões em atletas. Conclusão: Ensaios clínicos ainda são limitados nessa população, portanto, mais estudos são necessários para o estabelecimento de um consenso das doses, dos níveis séricos e das estratégias ideias para atletas.
Aplicación del AH inyectable como terapia para la regeneración de las papilas interdentales: Una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Urgiles Espinoza Karen Anais , Rosales Calderón Jennifer Alexandra , Martinez Peraza Valentina
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Esta revisión bibliográfica tiene como objetivo evaluar la eficacia de la aplicación del gel de Ácido Hialurónico (HA) inyectable como terapia para la regeneración de las papilas interdentales deficientes. Metodología: Se utilizó la estrategia framework SALSA, realizando una búsqueda en cuatro bases de datos digitales: Ebsco, PubMed, Science Direct y Scielo, donde se recolectaron artículos en inglés y español, publicados en los últimos cinco años (2018-2023). Resultados: Se incluyeron dieciocho estudios con un total de 213 participantes y 696 defectos papilares interdentales. Todos los estudios incluidos informaron resultados prometedores sobre la reconstrucción de la papila interdental deficiente después de la inyección de HA. Conclusión: El análisis a corto plazo indicó que la inyección de HA para el tratamiento de defectos papilares se considera un tratamiento factible logrando resultados estéticos satisfactorios con mínimo dolor. Sin embargo, se deben recomendar más estudios ECA bien realizados con parámetros estandarizados y seguimiento a largo plazo.
Sejahterakan Desa Damarwulan Jepara: Penyuluhan Gaya Hidup Sehat dan Vitalitas Masyarakat Pedesaan
Authors: Gunarto Rita Oktavia , Herman Samuel , Simanjuntak Ferry
Published: May 2024

Di pedalaman desa Damarwulan, Jepara, masyarakat hidup dalam harmoni dengan budaya kerja yang mengesankan. Masyarakat ini menempuh perjalanan ke sawah dan ladang setiap hari dengan jarak yang tak dekat, melintasi medan berat, sambil membawa peralatan pertanian atau hasil kebun. Kehidupan masyarakat ini dipenuhi beragam pekerjaan, termasuk seni pengerjaan kayu, pertanian, budidaya tanaman kopi, cengkeh, dan peternakan. Namun, yang menarik adalah komposisi penduduk desa ini, yang sebagian besar terdiri dari wanita, lansia, dan anak-anak. Pemuda dan pria dewasa pergi merantau ke kota-kota besar, mengadopsi budaya baru dan kebiasaan makanan manis. Akibatnya, masalah kesehatan seperti sakit otot, pegal, hipertensi, dan diabetes menjadi umum. Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, ide penting muncul, memberikan penyuluhan tentang gaya hidup sehat dan mendirikan posko pengobatan gratis. Langkah awal ini bertujuan memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat setempat agar dapat memahami pentingnya menjaga kesehatan dan memiliki tubuh yang lebih bugar. Harapan penulis adalah agar masyarakat desa Damarwulan dapat menjalani kehidupan dengan semangat dan vitalitas yang memukau.
Pembuatan Sistem Informasi Poktan Mustika Berbasis Website Company Profile Untuk Promosi Pupuk Organik Kopidara
Authors: Silalahi Eva Magdalena
Published: May 2024

Poktan Mustika merupakan usaha mikro binaan Kelurahan Kramat Jati, Jakarta Timur, yang memanfaatkan kulit bawang merah untuk pupuk organik, dikenal sebagai pupuk organik Kopidara. Poktan Mustika sebagai sasaran kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Fakultas Teknik UKI. Kegiatan PKM ini bertujuan membuat sistem informasi Poktan Mustika berbasis website company profile sebagai sarana promosi pupuk organik Kopidara secara online, dan dilanjutkan dengan kerja sama (MoU) Fakultas Teknik UKI dengan Kelurahan Kramat Jati, Jakarta Timur. Metode PKM yaitu koordinasi dengan pihak kelurahan setempat, observasi lapangan, wawancara dan akhirnya, pembuatan website Poktan Mustika dan MoU kerja sama. Website Poktan Mustika terintegrasi dengan google maps, youtube Poktan Mustika dan pupuk Kopidara, dan dioptimasi dengan keyword ‘pupuk organik’ dan ‘kelompok tani’. Kendala yang ditemukan yaitu perlunya upaya pelatihan dan pengenalan teknologi digital bagi pengelola Poktan Mustika.
Perempuan Jemaat HKBP Duren Jaya Bekasi: Tatakelola Hidup Sehat, Bugar dan Bijak Menggunakan Kosmetik
Authors: Sihotang Hotmaulina , Nadeak Bernadetha , Siagian Carmen , Sinaga Dameria , Siregar Rospita , Samaloisa Benhur
Published: May 2024

Sebagai implementasi kerjasama UKI dengan HKBP Duren Jaya bekasi dan berkaitan dengan hari Kartini 21 April 2024, jemaat perempuan HKBP Duren Jaya membuat program seminar dan juga sejalan dengan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) UKI. Metode PkM dengan seminar yang dihadiri pendeta, majelis gereja dan jemaat berempuan berjumlah 86 orang. Jemaat perempuan bervariasi ditinjau dari aspek umur, sosial dan ekonomi. Jemaat perempuan terdiri dari perempuan yang masih aktif bekerja, ibu rumah tangga, perempuan yang sudah pensiun yang sehari-hari menjaga cucu, aktif kegiatan di gereja, paduan suara, pesta adat, dan lain-lain.  Oleh karena itu jemaat perempuan memiliki harapan tetap sehat, bugar, cantik agar bisa aktif dalam kegiatannya sehari-hari. Peserta sangat antusias menyimak dan bertanya tentang kesehatan, gizi dan kebugaran sesuai dengan kondisi dan permasalahan yang dialami. Adapun hasil setelah seminar jemaat memiliki pemahaman pada intinya kesehatan dipengaruhi empat faktor yakni lingkungan, perilaku, layanan kesehatan dan gen. Hidup sehat harus memperhatikan gizi yang seimbang dengan kondisi masing-masing bonusnya cantik. Agar kulit tetap cantik maka yang perlu adalah membersihkan kulit, memberi pelembab dan memakai skin cara yang aman.
 
Kata kunci: sehat, bugar, kosmetik, perempuan.
Beyond Human-Centrism: Embracing Interspecies Co-creation and Ecological Recalibration in Biodesign Education
Authors: Li Jiabao
Published: May 2024

In the Anthropocene era, our curriculum addresses the urgent need to shift from a human-centric, profit-driven approach to one that fully embraces the ecological interconnectedness of humans with non-human species (animals, plants, and myceliums, etc). It challenges the outdated notion of human exceptionalism by incorporating recent scientific discoveries that reveal the complex behaviors and intelligence of non-human species. By engaging students in interspecies co-creation, we probe into non-human intelligence, shift perspectives, and interrogate ourselves. The collaborations go beyond passive looking and require a deep understanding of the non-human species’ intelligence, behavior, agency, and a shared Umwelt between the co-creators. The curriculum is structured in three progressive sections. Initially, students embody the non-human species, using all senses to build intimacy and understand their umwelt. Subsequently, they advocate for these species, creating manifestos that convey their needs and perspectives to a human audience. The final section challenges students to co-create with their non-human counterparts, producing works that not only reflect a shared agency but also embody a commitment to an ecological recalibration. Incorporating field trips, lab visits, and partnerships with wildlife rescue centers, the course covers topics such as multispecies cohabitation and communication, ecofeminism, queer ecology, posthumanism, animal ethics, and the role of animals in indigenous cultures. By questioning traditional design practices and proposing new, experimental ways of co-creation, this curriculum aims to prepare a new generation of Biodesigners equipped to navigate and shape a sustainable future, harmonizing human and non-human systems in an era of ecological uncertainty.
Pós-Keynesianismo e Desenvolvimentismo
Authors: Mollo Maria de Lourdes , Amado Adriana
Published: May 2024

O artigo retoma discussões realizadas no debate desenvolvimentista no Brasil nos anos recentes, para destacar o que, na contribuição de Keynes, aparece e é enfatizado nas várias versões desenvolvimentistas, distinguindo-as quanto às variáveis consideradas estratégicas.
Association between the atherogenic index of plasma and bone mineral density among adult women: NHANES (2011–2018)
Authors: He Qiwang , Chen Bo , Liang Fuchao , Zhang Zhiwen
Published: May 2024

Background

Studies on the relationship between the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and bone mineral density (BMD) among adult women in the United States are limited. The purpose of this study was to explore this association using a sizable, nationally representative sample.

Methods

Data from the 2011 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used in this observational study. The AIP was computed as log10 (triglycerides/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol). Total BMD was measured via dual-energy X-ray densitometry. We constructed multiple linear regression models to evaluate the correlation between the AIP and BMD. The non-linear relationship was characterized by smooth curve fitting and generalized additive models. We also conducted subgroup and interaction analyses.

Results

In this study, we included 2,362 adult women with a mean age of 38.13 ± 12.42 years. The results of multiple linear regression analysis, the AIP and total BMD showed a negative association (β = −0.021, 95%CI: −0.037, −0.006). The curve fitting analysis and threshold effect analysis showed a non-linear relationship between the two variables, and the inflection point of the AIP was found to be -0.61. The total BMD decreased significantly when the AIP reached this value (β = −0.03, 95%CI: −0.04, −0.01). The results of the subgroup analysis showed that AIP and total BMD had a strong negative relationship in participants who were below 45 years old (β = -0.023; 95% CI: -0.041, -0.004), overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) (β = -0.022; 95% CI: -0.041, -0.002), had a higher education level (β = -0.025; 95% CI: -0.044, -0.006), and had no partners (β = -0.014; 95% CI: -0.06, -0.009).

Conclusions

We found a negative correlation between the AIP and total BMD. Clinicians should pay attention to patients with high AIP, which might indicate a low BMD and has reference significance in preventing osteoporosis.
Epigenetics of hypertension as a risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Karabaeva Raushan Zh , Vochshenkova Tamara A. , Mussin Nadiar M. , Albayev Rustam K. , Kaliyev Asset A. , Tamadon Amin
Published: May 2024

Hypertension, a multifaceted cardiovascular disorder influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors, poses a significant risk for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Epigenetic alterations, particularly in histone modifications, DNA methylation, and microRNAs, play a pivotal role in unraveling the complex molecular underpinnings of blood pressure regulation. This review emphasizes the crucial interplay between epigenetic attributes and hypertension, shedding light on the prominence of DNA methylation, both globally and at the gene-specific level, in essential hypertension. Additionally, histone modifications, including acetylation and methylation, emerge as essential epigenetic markers linked to hypertension. Furthermore, microRNAs exert regulatory influence on blood pressure homeostasis, targeting key genes within the aldosterone and renin-angiotensin pathways. Understanding the intricate crosstalk between genetics and epigenetics in hypertension is particularly pertinent in the context of its interaction with T2DM, where hypertension serves as a notable risk factor for the development of CAD. These findings not only contribute to the comprehensive elucidation of essential hypertension but also offer promising avenues for innovative strategies in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular complications, especially in the context of T2DM.
The associations of maternal liver biomarkers in early pregnancy with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study and Mendelian randomization analysis
Authors: Liu Hui , Zhang Libi , Cheng Haoyue , Chi Peihan , Zhuang Yan , Alifu Xialidan , Zhou Haibo , Qiu Yiwen , Huang Ye , Ainiwan Diliyaer , Si Shuting , Yu Yunxian
Published: May 2024

Background

Associations of liver function with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remain unclear. This study aimed to examine the relationship and the potential causality between maternal liver biomarkers and the risk of subsequent GDM, as well as to evaluate the interaction between liver biomarkers and lipids on GDM risk.

Methods

In an ongoing Zhoushan Pregnant Women Cohort, pregnant women who finished the first prenatal follow-up record, underwent liver function tests in early pregnancy, and completed the GDM screening were included in this study. Logistic regression models were used to investigate the association, and the inverse-variance weighted method supplemented with other methods of two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was applied to deduce the causality.

Results

Among 9,148 pregnant women, 1,668 (18.2%) developed GDM. In general, the highest quartile of liver function index (LFI), including ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, and hepatic steatosis index, was significantly associated with an increased risk of GDM (OR ranging from 1.29 to 3.15), especially an elevated risk of abnormal postprandial blood glucose level. Moreover, the causal link between ALT and GDM was confirmed by the MR analysis (OR=1.28, 95%CI:1.05-1.54). A significant interaction between AST/ALT and TG on GDM risk was observed (Pinteraction = 0.026).

Conclusion

Elevated levels of LFI in early pregnancy were remarkably associated with an increased risk of GDM in our prospective cohort. Besides, a positive causal link between ALT and GDM was suggested.