bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KALP DİSEKSİYONU YAPAN TIP FAKÜLTESİ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN HEKİMLİK MESLEĞİ VE DİSEKSİYONA İLİŞKİN GÖRÜŞLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: TUĞTAĞ DEMİR Berin , KOCAAY Funda
Published: August 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma, tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin kalp diseksiyonu yapmalarının ve disseke ettikleri kalplere cerrahi sütur atmalarının hekimlik kimliği kazanmalarındaki önemine dair görüşleri araştırmak amacı ile yapılmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırma Tıp fakültesinde Anatomi laboratuvar dersini alan 139 dönem 2 ve dönem 3 öğrencisi ile yapıldı. Araştırmada nicel ve nitel araştırma metodunun birlikte ele alındığı karma yöntem kullanıldı. Nicel aşama için 3 demografik soru ile 13 tane de 5’li likert ölçeği, nitel aşama için ise 5 adet yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanıldı.

Bulgular: Araştırma sonuçlarına göre öğrencilerin %92’si diseksiyon eğitiminin tıp için çok önemli olduğunu, öğrencilerin %50’den fazlası kalp diseksiyonu ve hekimlik algısının önemine ilişkin olarak bütün sorulara ‘katılıyorum’ ve ‘kesinlikle katılıyorum’ şeklinde cevap vermişlerdir. Nitel araştırma sonuçlarına göre ise öğrencilerin kalp diseksiyonu yapmaları gerçek bir hekim kimliği oluşması yönünde önemli etkisinin olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Çalışmamızın sonuçları öğrencilerin kalp diseksiyonu yapmaktan büyük keyif aldıklarını, heyecan duyduklarını, kendilerini hekimliğe ve cerrahlığa daha yakın hissettiklerini ve benzer diseksiyonların tekrarlanması gerektiğini ortaya koymuştur.
EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS REGISTERED TO THE OBESITY CENTER: SAMSUN PROVINCE EXAMPLE
Authors: ÖZTÜRK KARATEPE Emine , CUBUKCU Mahcube , ŞİMŞEK YURT Nur
Published: August 2023

Objective: Obesity centers are established centers that enable people to reach and maintain their ideal weight by offering lifestyle changes. The aim of this study was to determine the physical activity and quality of life levels of patients registered in the obesity center and to examine their relationship with obesity.

Material and Methods: Of 652 patients admitted to an obesity center between October 1, 2019, and January 30, 2020, 118 met the inclusion criteria. Patients whose informed consent was obtained were evaluated through the medium of a questionnaire containing socio-demographic data, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the SF-36 Quality of Life Form.

Results:  Of the patients enrolled in the study, 81.4% were female. The mean age of the patients was 46.7±11.5 years, the mean body mass index (BMI) was 37.7±6.2 kg/m². A statistically significant difference was found between obese classes and educational status, occupational groups, presence of chronic disease; hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia (respectively; p=0.040, p=0.026, p=0.031, p=0.011, p=0.001 and p
BİR DİŞ HASTANESİNE BAŞVURAN ÇOCUK VE ERGENLERDE HEPATİT B, HEPATİT C VE HIV SEROPREVALANSI
Authors: CANDAN Merve , YILDIRIM Salih
Published: August 2023

Amaç: Tüm sağlık çalışanlarında olduğu gibi diş hastanesi çalışanları da kan ve tükrük gibi vücut sıvılarıyla bulaşan viral hastalıklara yüksek derecede maruz kalmaktadır. Çalışmamızın amacı; ağız ve diş sağlığı hastanesine tedavi için başvuran 0-16 yaş arası çocuk hastalarda HBV, HCV ve HIV enfeksiyonu seroprevalansını tespit etmektir.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmada Ocak 2019–Temmuz 2021 tarihleri arasında dental tedavileri için Sivas Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Hastanesi Genel Anestezi Ameliyathanesi’ne başvuran 0-16 yaş arasındaki çocuk hastaların muayene formları retrospektif olarak incelenmiştir. Hastaların yaş, cinsiyet, hepatiti B yüzey antijeni (HBsAg), hepatit B yüzey antikoru (Anti-HBs), HCV antikoru (Anti-HCV) ve HIV antikoru(Anti- HIV) bulguları kaydedilmiştir.

Bulgular: Çalışma 249 (%43.4) kız çocuk, 324 (%56.5) erkek çocuk toplam 573 çocuk hasta ile yürütülmüştür. AntiHBs pozitifliği ~%53 tespit edilmiştir. Sadece 5 çocukta HBsAg pozitifliği saptanırken (%0.78), yalnız 1 çocukta Anti-HCV pozitifliği (%0.17) tespit edilmiştir. Hiçbir hastada HIV antikor pozitifliğine rastlanılmamıştır.

Sonuç: Çocuklarda Hepatit B, C ve HIV virüs enfeksiyonlarının görülme oranları nispeten düşük olsa da, ağız ve diş sağlığı hastanesi sağlık çalışanları da çalışma ve uygulama alanları nedeniyle risk altında sayılabilir. Tüm sağlık çalışanlarının viral hastalıkların bulaş yollarını bilmesi ve hastalık-korunma yöntemleri hakkında meslek içi eğitimlerle bilgilendirilmesi önem taşımaktadır.
ÇOCUK HEKİMİ GÖZÜNDEN ÇOCUK VE ERGEN RUH SAĞLIĞI VE HASTALIKLARI KONSÜLTASYON İSTEMLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: OKAY Berker , ÜZE OKAY Zeynep , ŞENGÜN Tunahan , ŞAHİN Kamil
Published: August 2023

Amaç: Çocuk kliniklerinden çocuk ve ergen ruh sağlığı ve hastalıkları uzmanına konsültasyona sıklıkla ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Çalışmamızda çocuk hekimlerine yol gösterici olması için, çocuk kliniğinden istenen çocuk ve ergen ruh sağlığı ve hastalıkları konsltasyonlarını değerlendirmeyi amaçladık.   Gereç ve Yöntemler: 31.12.2021-21.12.2022 tarihleri arasında Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nden yapılan konsültasyonlar retrospektif olarak tarandı. Çocuk ve Ergen Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıklarına konsülte edilen 88 hasta çalışmaya alındı; demografik bilgileri, konsültasyon istem nedeni ve cevapları Hastane Bilgi Yönetim Sistemi üzerinden elde edildi. Bulgular: Çalışmamızdaki 88 hastanın %84’ü kız, %16’sı erkekti. Çocuk ve ergen ruh sağlığı ve hastalıkları konsültasyonlarının %81.8’i pazartesi-perşembe günleri arasında yapılmıştı. Aylara göre dağılımda en yüksek başvurunun haziran (%23.9) ve eylül (%26.1) aylarında olduğu görüldü (p
(Des)construindo fronteiras na Educação
Authors: Brito Carla Silva de , Pereira Mariana Cunha
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo apresenta algumas reflexões sobre os estudos da deficiência e da educação inclusiva com base nos aportes da Antropologia. O corpo nos estudos antropológicos é um objeto de estudo desde Mauss (1950), quando este classico nos fez perceber que há uma estreita relação entre o significado de corpo e a cultura de cada grupo social. Sendo, portanto, o corpo um locus de estudo sobre o “outro”. Por conseguinte, vivemos cercados por padrões sociais pois o que não se “enquadra” é ignorado ou excluído, mas, os estudos sobre a deficiência vêm ganhando força e dando vez e voz ao debate crítico por meio de algumas teorias tais como a teoria Crip, que questiona o que é chamado de “...corponormatividade, isto é, aos padrões hegemônicos funcionais/corporais.” (Mello, 2014).  Contudo sua relevância está em contribuir também com a reflexão sobre o corpo deficiente. Pensando nisso, nosso objetivo é identificar as contribuições desses estudos quanto ao corpo e com um olhar crítico inserir a categoria interseccionalidade com a qual Crenshaw (2020), nos faz perceber, em seus estudos, que existe uma interseção entre as reflexões sobre o gênero, classe, raça, portanto, queremos incluir na mesma dimensão a categoria de análise deficiência, com a especificidade do recorte sobre o corpo feminino deficiente. Nesse sentido, trazemos o exercício epistêmico dos estudos de Blanco (2003), Diniz  (2007), Eliana Ávila (2014) refletindo sobre o mundo da corpornormatividade. Essas teorias explanam acerca da construção epstemologica e trazem a crítica ao modelo social adotado, fazendo eco no movimento social em defesa da pessoa com deficiência, aqui nesse artigo analisado no contexto escolar.
Combined Cutaneous & Visceral Forms of Leishmaniasis; Case Report
Authors: Riffat Sarhat Ashoor
Published: August 2023

This is a three years old child from Himreen rural areas the patient had fever, pallor, & hepatosplenomegaly and two ulcers on the face. The patient responded to Pentostam. While we used in Iraq to see leishmaniasis as either pure cutaneous or pure visceral forms of leishmaniasis, this is a case with combined cutaneous & visceral forms of leishmaniasis in a patient with normal immune system. Which may explained by the leishmaniae species that primarily cause cutaneous disease & rarely cause visceral disease or by primarily viscerotropic leishma'nia that primarily cause visceral disease which may also cause skin lesions or by mixed infections by two different species of leishmaniae, one of them is dermatotropic, & the other one is viscerotropic.
Eating behavior and health-related quality of life among female students attending higher education during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Novrianti Dian , Chandra Dian Novita , Februhartany Judhiastuty
Published: August 2023

Background: Female students attending higher education had lower Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) scores and their eating behavior, which is a key element of healthy lifestyle, had changed to become unhealthy as a result of the pandemic's mental effects. There has been no study assessing the asssociation between both during the pandemic in Indonesia, especially after controlling for other factors.

Objective : This study aimed to assess the association between eating behavior and HRQOL among female students attending higher education during Covid-19 Pandemic.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional online survey with 474 subjects aged 18 to 25. The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) was used to assess emotional, external, and restraint eating. HRQOL was measured using the SF-36 questionnaire, with the subscales Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS). Additionally, sociodemographic data, screen time, sleep duration, nutritional status, and physical activity were collected. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression.  

Results: PCS was significantly associated with emotional eating (r = 0.279, p-value <0.001), external eating (r = 0.211, p-value <0.001), and restrain eating (r = 0.116, p-value = 0.012). Besides, emotional eating (r = 0.211, p-value <0.001) and external eating (r = 0.172, p-value <0.001) were also significantly associated with MCS score

Conclusion: During Covid-19 pandemic, the higher the emotional, external, and restraint eating behavior scores of the students, the higher their physical health-related quality of life. The higher the emotional and external eating behavior scores, the higher their mental health-related quality of life.
Critérios de desnutrição pela GLIM: associação com mortalidade em pacientes em unidades de terapia intensiva
Authors: Franco Letícia Reis Pinheiro , Portela Renata de Sousa Gomes , Carvalho Carolina Campos de , Nunes Alice Corrêa
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre a desnutrição determinada pelos critérios da Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) e a mortalidade em pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Métodos: Trata-se de estudo de coorte retrospectiva baseado na revisão de prontuários de um hospital público de alta complexidade, em São Luís – MA. Foi coletado o diagnóstico nutricional de acordo com os critérios GLIM do momento da admissão na UTI.  Para avaliar associação entre os critérios do GLIM e a mortalidade intra-hospitalar foi realizado uma análise de regressão logística multivariada. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 141 pacientes. O valor da mediana do Simplified Acute Physiology Score 3 (SAPS 3) foi 46 com Intervalo interquartil (IQR) de 36-61. A média do índice de massa corporal (IMC) foi 24,22 ± 4,98 kg/m² e 53,19% apresentaram cirrcunferência da panturrilha reduzida. Pela GLIM 39,72% apresentaram desnutrição moderada e 21,28% grave. O percentual de óbitos foi 34,04%. Os pacientes com diagnóstico de desnutrição moderada e grave apresentaram 2,61 (p 0.041) e 2,91 (p 0.038) significamente maiores chances de mortalidade intra-hospitalar. Conclusão: Esse estudo mostrou alta prevalência de desnutrição em pacientes internados em UTI pela GLIM e que o diagnóstico de desnutrição por esta ferramenta antecipa a mortalidade e pode orientar as intervenções, com importantes implicações para a prática clínica e a pesquisa.
Validação de tecnologias digitais na área da saúde: revisão integrativa
Authors: Tenorio Yuri Cavalcanti Albuquerque , Lima Bárbara Patrícia da Silva , Barbosa Kevan Guilherme Nóbrega
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Explorar em diferentes bancos de dados as ferramentas e metodologias usadas para validar as aplicações implementadas em serviços de saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura integrativa com o objetivo de identificar artigos que revelam diferentes métodos para validar as tecnologias digitais na área de saúde. Resultados: Oito artigos contemplaram os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Dois autores escolheram a validação do software partindo de uma escala previamente validada; outros, usaram metodologias qualitativas e quantitativas, com escala validada e entrevistas individualizadas; três optaram por metodologia qualitativa, desde entrevistas individuais a avaliações em grupos focais e, finalmente, o último artigo usou resultados positivos obtidos durante a avaliação da aplicação após o lançamento em serviços de saúde para validar o software. Alguns autores desenvolveram ferramentas de qualidade através de escalas, mas a ausência de características exigidas pelos padrões da International Standardization Organization (ISO) limita os resultados. Considerações Finais: Sugere-se a criação de uma escala ou questionário de fácil utilização e ampla divulgação, baseada nos padrões ISO para validar o software na área de saúde, facilitando a comparação de aplicações para uso em serviços de saúde.
Students’ Perception of Using Podcasts to Improve Listening Skills at the 3rd Semester Students of English Department at Universitas Bandar Lampung
Authors: Dianingsih Ajeng , Dwi Prastyo Yanuar , Farhana Siti
Published: August 2023

The process of developing listening skills involves capturing the speaker's words, grasping their intended message, and encompassing the roles of both speaker and listener, along with the auditory aspect. This study aims to investigate how students perceive the use of podcasts for enhancing listening skills among 3rd semester students in the English Department of Universitas Bandar Lampung. Employing qualitative methods, the research was conducted with a participant group of 34 students from the university's English Department. Data collection encompassed surveys and interviews involving 5 students. The collected data was analyzed by merging insights from both the surveys and interviews. The findings demonstrate noticeable enhancements in students' listening skills through the integration of podcasts as a learning medium. Consequently, students' viewpoints regarding podcast utilization for improving listening skills exhibited advancements in effectiveness and distinctiveness. Students expressed appreciation for the captivating and informative nature of this learning medium.
Pressure-controlled formation of discontinuous clogs in tapered microchannels
Authors: Majekodunmi Olukayode , Hashmi Sara
Published: August 2023

In suspension flows through microchannels with parallel walls, rigid colloidal particles form clogs that grow continuously in the upstream direction. However, introducing a slight taper to channel walls leads to a qualitatively different clogging mechanism. Clogs of rigid particles do not grow continuously in these tapered pores. Instead, new clogs are initiated upstream of pre-existing clogs, truncating their growth and thereby creating multiple distinct clogs within a channel. We refer to this novel phenomenon as discontinuous clogging. Here, we investigate its features by analyzing the dimensions and locations of discontinuous clogs in parallel tapered pores. Measurements reveal the discontinuity of clog growth depends strongly on flow driving pressure and particle volume fraction. Increasing volume fraction increases clogging frequency and positions clogs upstream, in wider regions of the channels. Interestingly, two regimes of driving pressure are observed. Clogs become dramatically longer above a critical pressure. These long clogs are positioned downstream, towards the channel outlet, at the lowest volume fraction. However, long clogs are increasingly positioned upstream as volume fraction increases. The existence of this critical pressure lends insight into the bridging mechanism of clogging. Particles arriving simultaneously to a given location can span the channel width to form a bridge. Permanent clogs form when driving pressure is lower than the force the bridges can sustain. Above this limit, driving pressure overcomes the force chains, preventing the formation of new permanent clogs. Balancing the critical pressure with the stress on the particles in a bridge suggests each particle sustains 4 µN.
Evolution-guided Bayesian optimization for constrained multi-objective optimization in self-driving labs
Authors: Low Andre KY , Mekki-Berrada Flore , Ostudin Aleksandr , Xie Jiaxun , Vissol-Gaudin Eleonore , Lim Yee-Fun , Gupta Abhishek , Li Qianxiao , Ong Yew Soon , Khan Saif A , Hippalgaonkar Kedar
Published: August 2023

The development of automated high-throughput experimental platforms has enabled fast sampling of high-dimensional decision spaces. To reach target properties efficiently, these platforms are increasingly paired with intelligent experimental design. When solving optimization problems, Bayesian-based optimizers are often chosen for their ability to solve a global optimum while allowing both exploration and exploitation. However, for problems with complex constraints that require achieving multiple conflicting objectives rapidly, Bayesian-based optimizers are less effective, and this necessitates the development of new algorithms. Here, we devise a hybrid Evolution-Guided Bayesian Optimization (EGBO) algorithm that introduces selection pressure to decrease sampling wastage; this not only solves the Pareto Front (PF) efficiently but also achieves better coverage of the PF while limiting sampling in the unfeasible space. The algorithm was developed together with a custom self-driving lab for seed-mediated silver nanoparticle synthesis, targeting 3 objectives (1) optical properties, (2) fast reaction, and (3) minimal seed usage alongside complex constraints. In a parallel experimental campaign in our self-driving lab, we evaluate the performance of EGBO against the q-Noisy Expected Hypervolume Improvement optimizer proposed by Daulton et al. and show 14% better performance with 15 runs of experimentation and 72 datapoints. We also demonstrate EGBO’s good coverage of the PF as well as a better ability to propose feasible solutions. EGBO thus offers an efficient solution for solving constrained multi-objective problems in high-throughput experimentation platforms.
Faktori koji determinišu postoperativni period preživljavanja nakon operativnog liječenja primarnih tumora mozga - studija presjeka
Authors:   Klinika za neurohirurgiju, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Ivanišević Vesna , Miškić Mišo ,   Klinika za neurohirurgiju, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Dragić Saša ,   Klinika intenzivne medicine za nehirurške grane, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Momčičević Danica ,   Klinika intenzivne medicine za nehirurške grane, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Zlojutro Biljana ,   Klinika intenzivne medicine za nehirurške grane, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Jandrić Milka ,   Klinika intenzivne medicine za nehirurške grane, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Kovačević Peđa ,   Klinika intenzivne medicine za nehirurške grane, Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Lumbar puncture is a procedure for taking cerebrospinal fluid for various analyses, while it is also used in diagnostic methods that involve injecting contrast into the subarachnoid space. Before starting a lumbar puncture, we must establish a clear indication because it is an invasive procedure that can have its own complications. Objective: To determine the frequency and type of complications in lumbar puncture, indications, gender and age distribution, characteristics of the needle, procedural characteristics of the puncture as well as the mutual correlation of individual parameters. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. The data were collected from the medical histories of patients who were treated at the University Clinical Center of the Republic of Srpska in the period from January 1, 2021. until December 31, 2022. The data that were monitored and correlated were gender and age with the indication for lumbar puncture and the occurrence of puncture complications, as well as the influence of the sequence of puncture and the diameter of the needle on the occurrence of complications after lumbar puncture. Results: This study included 120 patients, mean age 55.05 years, among whom 45.8% were women. Among 70% of patients aged 31 to 65, the most frequent indication for lumbar puncture was the need for biochemical analysis (29.2%), while in 58.3% of patients it was performed from the first attempt. Extraction of cerebrospinal fluid without complications was realized in 66.7% of cases, and headache as the most common complication occurred in 25% of patients. The Ȥ2 test revealed a statistically significant relationship between the number of attempts and the occurrence of complications after puncture (p=0.000). Conclusion: Taking into account the results of this study, it is very important to perform a puncture on the first attempt to prevent puncture complications, and one of the recommendations is to emphasize the importance of proper patient preparation, first of all positioning, but also the skill of the doctor who performs the procedure itself.
Značaj pridruženog rinitisa na težinu i egzacerbacije hronične opstruktivne bolesti pluća
Authors:   Medicinski fakultet Novi Sada, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Srbija, Bogdan Maja , Zvezdin Biljana ,   Medicinski fakultet Novi Sada, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Srbija, Kolarov Violeta ,   Medicinski fakultet Novi Sada, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Srbija, Vrtunski-More Lidija ,   Institut za plućne bolesti Vojvodine, Sremska Kamenica, Srbija, Papović Jelena ,   Institut za plućne bolesti Vojvodine, Sremska Kamenica, Srbija
Published: August 2023

Uvod: Koncept ujedinjene bolesti disajnih puteva prepoznat je pre više decenija, kod pacijenata sa astmom. Nedavna istraživanja su ukazala na prisustvo i znaþaj simptoma rinitisa kod obolelih sa hroniþnom opstruktivnom bolešüu pluüa. Cilj: Cilj istraživanja bio je da se proceni uticaj simptoma rinitisa na težinu HOBP i pogoršanja. Materijal i metode: U prospektivnu studiju ukljuþeno je 49 pacijenata, 24 (48,98%) osobe ženskog i 25 (51,02%) muškog pola, proseþne starosti 66,49±7,461 godina. Težina HOBP-a odreÿena je spirometrijskim parametrom FEV1%. Za procenu izraženosti simptoma HOBP-a korišüen je CAT upitinik (COPD Assessment Test). Analizom krvne slike verifikovan je broj eozinofila, upitnikom SNOT22 (Sino-nasal Outcome Test) prisustvo simptoma rinitisa. Rezultati: Simptomi rinitisa utvrÿeni su kod 75,51% (37) pacijenata. Uoþena je statistiþki znaþajna razlika u ukupnom skoru SNOT-22 upitnika, rinološkom, ekstranazalnom/rinološkom i slušnom/facijalnom domenu ovog upitnika i krvnoj eozinofiliji u odnosu na prisustvo simptoma rinitisa (p<0,05). Korelacionom analizom potvrÿena je statistiþki znaþajna povezanost CAT i SNOT-22 upitnika (r=0,001; p<0,05), krvne eozinofilije i slušnog/facijalnog i psihološkog domena SNOT-22 uputnika i njegovog ukupnog skora (r=0,05; r=0,024; r=0,011; p<0,05). Statistiþki znaþajna povezanosti uoþena je i izmeÿu ekstranazalnog rinološkog domena SNOT-22 upitnika i broja hospitalnih egzacerbacija (r=0,038; p<0,05), kao i eozinofilije i broja hospitalnih pogoršanja (r=0,019; p<0,05). Povezanost FEV1% i SNOT-22 upitnika nije dokazana (r=0,183; p>0,05). Zakljuþak: Simptomi rinitisa znaþajno utiþu na izraženost simptoma hroniþne opstruktivne bolesti pluüa i broj hospitalnih pogoršanja. Krvna eozinofilija znaþajno utiþe na simptome rinitisa i poveüava rizik od hospitalnih pogoršanja.
Prevalencija predijabetesa kod odraslih predgojaznih i gojaznih osoba i utvrđivanje njihovog rizika za obolijevanje od dijabetesa
Authors:   JZU Dom zdravlja Banja Luka, Stanetić Kosana , Tomić Prodanović Dijana ,   JZU Dom zdravlja „Sveti Sava Teslić, Petrović Verica ,   JZU Dom zdravlja Banja Luka, Bijelić Radojka ,   JZU Dom zdravlja Banja Luka, Stanetić Mirko ,   Medicinski fakultet, Univerzitet u Banjoj Luc, Radanović Knežević Marijana ,   JZU Dom zdravlja Prijedor
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Prediabetes is a state of impaired glucose homeostasis manifested either by an increase in fasting glucose or a decrease in glucose tolerance. Prediabetes carries a high risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular complications. Aim: to determine the prevalence of prediabetes in pre-obese and obese individuals and the ten-year risk of developing T2DM in these subjects. Methods: The study was conducted in the family medicine clinics of the Educational Center for Family Medicine (ECFM) of the Banja Luka Health Center and the Tesliü Health Center. The study included pre-obese and obese patients older than 18 years of age, with a body mass index greater than 27.0 kg/m2. The research instrument was a questionnaire with sociodemographic data, a questionnaire for assessing the risk of developing diabetes mellitus type 2 (FINDRISC), and patient anthropometric measurements, arterial blood pressure measurements and laboratory findings (fasting glucose, lipid status, HbA1c) were performed. Results: The research included 264 patients. The prevalence of prediabetes in obese patients is 28.03%, while in pre-obese it is 21.21%. Subjects with a larger waist circumference are more likely to have prediabetes. With increasing age, the chance of getting prediabetes increases, over 30% of obese and pre-obese people who are over 70 years old have prediabetes. In relation to gender, women have a higher chance of developing prediabetes. Data from the FINDRISC questionnaire showed that 1.52% of patients from the pre-obese category have a 50% chance of developing diabetes within ten years, while 13.6% of obese patients have a 50% chance of developing T2DM within ten years. Conclusion: The role of family medicine doctors is in early identification of patients with prediabetes and diabetes, reduction of risk factors and possibly pharmacological treatment of these patients.
Reconocimiento del territorio de Rionegro, Cundinamarca, para el desarrollo de la Guadua Angustifolia Kunth
Authors: Pita Castañeda Diber Jeannette , Herrera Silva Lizeth Angélica
Published: August 2023

Se invita a las comunidades en las diferentes regiones de Cundinamarca a consultar los resultados fruto de una investigación realizada por investigadores de UNIMINUTO, desarrollada en los municipios de Pacho y la Palma en la región de Rionegro, y conocer desde la investigación Diagnóstico Ambiental Expeditivo (DIEX) y a Profundidad (DIPRO), como se llevó a cabo dicha experiencia, a través de la investigación Acción Participativa – IAP, que permitió realizar procesos de reflexión, desde las realidades de las comunidades, la participación directa de los investigadores que se involucraron con la comunidad destinataria del proyecto para conocer sus vivencias, desafíos, desaciertos en torno al manejo de la guadua Angustifolia Kunth en el territorio, invitamos además a las instituciones regionales y de control ambiental a consultar los resultados de esta investigación, con el fin de promover el aprovechamiento sostenible de la planta en esta región y potencializar a través de los datos expuestos, otras investigaciones que traerán para el departamento acciones positivas si se tiene en cuenta la sostenibilidad de la cadena productiva de la guadua en las regiones donde se encuentra dicho recurso, es necesario partir de los resultados para avanzar en procesos complementarios desde la investigación, apoyando procesos de emprendimiento y desarrollo industrial fortaleciendo los procesos productivos propios de la región.
Experimental investigation on concrete by partial replacement of fine aggregate with ceramic powder
Authors: Ruthrapriya P. , Hariprabam R. , Ragunathapandian P.
Published: August 2023

An enormous amount of industrial waste is generated annually by India's manufacturing sector, and unless resources are efficiently conserved and managed, this problem will continue to worsen. This waste contains nearly a million tons of ceramic debris. India accounts for over 6% of global manufacturing, and currently ranks third in terms of consumption. Similarly, a significant amount of waste is generated after tile utilization, and its disposal poses a challenge. With extensive construction and infrastructure development, natural sand is rapidly being depleted from water sources. This research proposes a suitable replacement for fine aggregates by effectively utilizing ceramic waste powder in concrete, which can address the issues of fine aggregate replenishment and the disposal of broken ceramic tiles.
Fatigue life prediction of concrete bridges using wireless sensors - A review
Authors: V. Guru Rupesh , Vidya B.
Published: August 2023

This study evaluates the works carried out for fatigue life prediction of reinforced concrete girders and columns in concrete bridges, utilizing the guidelines outlined by the Indian Road Congress (IRC). To accurately predict fatigue damage on bridges, a dynamic bridge-vehicle interaction model was employed to capture the effects of trafficinduced dynamic loads. The time to the first cracking distribution function was calculated using a dedicated model, enabling the assessment of fatigue life under various amplitude loading scenarios. The model incorporates S-N curves and Miner's rule, which are widely used techniques for measuring fatigue on structures, to evaluate the cumulative damage caused by cyclic loading. Wireless sensors were used in structural monitoring systems to monitor the health of bridges. This paper describes investigations that assess the performance of wireless strain-monitoring devices. These advanced systems offer improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation compared with traditional monitoring systems. The research presented herein aims to provide a comprehensive approach for evaluating and predicting the fatigue life of reinforced concrete girders and columns in bridges. The proposed model, combined with dynamic bridge-vehicle interaction simulations and wireless strain monitoring devices, offers a robust framework for bridge engineers to effectively assess the structural integrity and maintenance needs of concrete bridges, ultimately enhancing their durability and safety.
Chatbot usability scale: Adaptation to turkish and validation/reliability analysis
Authors: Mehmet Yavuz , Bünyami Kayali , Şener Balat , Mücahit Çalişan
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to adapt the 15-item Chatbot Usability Scale to the Turkish language and culture and evaluate the validity and reliability of the scale in the Turkish language and culture after the adaptation process. The necessary permissions were obtained, and the process was initiated. Proficient translators in both cultures were selected to ensure linguistic equivalence, and they carried out the translation process proficiently in both languages. The scale was translated back to its original language to enhance its suitability, and linguistic equivalence was ensured. The sample for the study included 406 students from eight different undergraduate and associate degree programs at a state university. Following the item analysis, the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.935. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were applied and it was found that the scale had a two-factor structure for Turkish university students. As a result of this study, the Chatbot Usability Scale has been adapted to the Turkish language and culture. As a suggestion, the generalizability of the scale can be increased by applying it to individuals from different age groups, genders, educational levels, and occupational groups and evaluating the test-retest reliability of the scale in future studies.
ВИВЧЕННЯ ІДІОМАТИКИ АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ МОВИ ЗАСОБОМ ІКТ ЯК ДЕТЕРМІНАНТА РОЗВИТКУ КРЕАТИВНОСТІ ТА ПІЗНАВАЛЬНОГО ІНТЕРЕСУ СТУДЕНТІВ
Authors: Бровко К. А. , Дурдас А. П. , Сопова Д. О.
Published: August 2023

У статті розглянуто питання вивчення ідіоматики англійської мови засобом ІКТ як детермінанти розвитку креативності та пізнавального інтересу студентів під час практичних занять з дисциплін «Практика усного і писемного мовлення: англійська мова», «Практикум англійської мови». Виокремлено освітній потенціал впровадження методу, який містить метафоричні відображення, а також дослідження особливостей вивчення ідіоматичних виразів засобом ІКТ як детермінанти розвитку креативності та пізнавального інтересу студентів на заняттях з дисциплін «Практика усного і писемного мовлення: англійська мова», «Практикум англійської мови». Теоретично обґрунтовано сутнісні характеристики феномену «ідіома», або «ідіоматичний вираз», згідно з Оксфордським словником англійської мови, що визначається як група слів, значення яких неможливо вивести з окремих слів, що її утворюють. Представлено та схарактеризовано типологію англійських ідіом за Дж. Вінгфілдом. Акцентовано увагу на доцільності використання методу аналогій та створення образів з метою припущення гіпотези про етимологічне походження ідіом. Наведено приклади виконання завдань з метою встановлення асоціацій між поняттями у вигляді розробки ребусів. Здійснено експериментальне дослідження щодо вивчення потенціалу впровадження методу, який містить метафоричні відображення, а також дослідження особливостей вивчення ідіоматичних виразів засобом ІКТ як детермінанти розвитку креативності та пізнавального інтересу студентів на заняттях з дисциплін «Практика усного і писемного мовлення: англійська мова», «Практикум англійської мови». Доведено, що застосування методу метафоричних зображень та ІКТ під час вивчення ідіоматики англійської мови сприяє активізації навчально-пізнавальної діяльності майбутніх фахівців; урізноманітненню дидактичного інструментарію врахуванням різних каналів сприймання ними інформації; досягненню конкретно визначеної мети освітнього процесу, зокрема навчальної, розвивальної та виховної; вмотивуванню до навчання; врахуванню освітніх потреб; створенню сучасного освітнього середовища та онлайн-простору навчання; організації інноваційного освітнього процесу; інтеграції, диференціації, індивідуалізації, навчання тощо.
ФОРМУВАННЯ В МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ІНФОРМАТИКИ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТЕЙ У СФЕРІ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ
Authors: Славко Г. В. , Григорова Т. А. , Максимова Л. П. , Бриль Т. С. , Черненко В. П.
Published: August 2023

У статті розглядаються особливості формування в майбутніх вчителів інформатики компетентностей у сфері інформаційної безпеки через залучення представників різних галузей, пов’язаних з інформаційною безпекою, до освітнього процесу. Простежено думку про те, що в сучасних реаліях української шкільної освіти, коли ЗЗСО не мають спеціальних фахівців для налагодження й захисту комп’ютерних систем і мереж, саме від вчителя інформатики залежать технічний стан обладнання, програмне забезпечення, захист інформації, навчання правил поведінки у віртуальному просторі. Обґрунтовано вагомість ролі сучасного вчителя інформатики в аспекті забезпечення захисту інформації та інформаційної безпеки в ЗЗСО, на якого покладається відповідальність за належний стан комп’ютерного обладнання та мереж, збереження електронної документації і масивів персональних даних, інформаційну гігієну учасників освітнього процесу. Акцентовано, що підготовка майбутніх вчителів інформатики у ЗВО має бути спрямована на формування відповідних компетентностей, особливо з урахуванням цифровізації освіти, віртуалізації спілкування та збільшення загроз при використанні ресурсів мережі інтернет. Підкреслено важливість інформаційної безпеки в умовах російсько-української війни. Стверджується, що підготовка вчителів інформатики в аспекті здобуття знань і розвитку навичок, пов’язаних з інформаційною безпекою і захистом інформації, має на меті забезпечення таких базових основ освітнього середовища, як безпека і приватність, тому озброєння вчителів інформатики необхідними знаннями і навичками стає в цих умовах одним з головних факторів безпечності освітнього середовища. Показано, що залучення на початковому етапі підготовки фахівців-практиків різних галузей допомагає сформувати цілісні уявлення й глибоке розуміння інформаційної безпеки ЗЗСО. Обґрунтовано, що проведення гостьових і виїзних лекцій представниками ІТ-галузі, які спеціалізуються на захисті комп’ютерних систем і мереж, офіцерами СБУ, шкільними психологами та представниками адміністрації ЗЗСО, а також журналістами місцевих ЗМК дозволяє унаочнити теоретичні знання і наблизити навчання до умов реальної професійної діяльності.
НЕФОРМАЛЬНА ОСВІТА ЯК НЕВІД’ЄМНИЙ КОМПОНЕНТ ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ МАЙБУТНІХ ЛІКАРІВ
Authors: Гавриленко К. В. , Ємець Т. І. , Шеметенко О. О.
Published: August 2023

Суспільство розвивається настільки стрімко, що часто професійні знання, здобуті людиною, вже за кілька років стають застарілими та потребують якісного оновлення і, відповідно, збагачення професійного й особистісного потенціалу. Особливо це стосується сучасної медицини, яка розвивається досить інтенсивно. Розширити й доповнити знання, які опанував фахівець, здобуваючи вищу освіту, можна через неформальну освіту. Неформальною є освіта, яка здобувається за освітніми програмами та не передбачає присудження визнаних державою освітніх кваліфікацій за рівнями освіти, але може завершуватися присвоєнням професійних та/ або часткових освітніх кваліфікацій. У статті наведено аналіз останніх досліджень та публікацій, де висвітлюється досвід неформальної освіти в європейських країнах та країнах Північної Америки, а також сучасний стан неформальної освіти в Україні. Досліджено роль неформальної освіти в освіті дорослих та серед здобувачів вищої освіти. У статі проаналізовано використання неформальної освіти студентами-медиками та інтернами Запорізького державного медико-фармацевтичного університету. Виявлено, що на здобування неформальної освіти опитаних мотивує особистісне та професійне зростання й розвиток нових навичок поза основним напрямом освіти. Виявлено найпоширеніші форми та види неформальної освіти. Проаналізовано оптимальну тривалість навчання та матеріальні витрати на навчання. Визначено найбільш використовувані онлайн-платформи для здобування неформальної освіти. Проаналізовано тематики неформальних програм, які є найпопулярнішими серед студентів-медиків та інтернів. Констатовано, що неформальна освіта є досить популярною серед здобувачів медичної освіти та сприяє їх професійному та особистісному зростанню, а також допомагає розвинути нові навички поза основним напрямом навчання.
An Insight on Medical Insurance Malpractices Prevailing in the Healthcare Industry and its Impact on Socio Economic Background – Special Reference to UAE Private Healthcare Industry
Authors: Harichandran Haneesh Poovathumkadavil
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Examine medical insurance malpractices in the UAE's private healthcare industry and assess their impact on the socio-economic landscape, focusing on the context of a rapidly growing economy and a diverse healthcare system.

 

Theoretical framework: Situated within the dynamic framework of the UAE's expanding economy and healthcare sector, emphasizing the pivotal role of health insurance policies in providing medical coverage.

 

Design/Methodology/Approach: Employ a comprehensive research approach to uncover prevalent medical insurance malpractices within the private healthcare industry of the UAE. Analyze the effects of these practices on various socio-economic aspects.

 

Findings: In the backdrop of an evolving healthcare landscape, the study reveals instances of malpractices within medical insurance in the UAE's private healthcare sector. These practices have implications for access to quality healthcare and the broader socio-economic fabric.

 

Research, practical & social implications: The research outcomes hold significant implications for both policy makers and stakeholders within the healthcare industry. Addressing medical insurance malpractices is essential to ensure equitable access to healthcare services and to maintain a healthy socio-economic balance.

 

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the understanding of the interplay between medical insurance malpractices and the socio-economic backdrop of the UAE's private healthcare industry. By shedding light on exploitative practices, the research highlights the need for regulatory measures to safeguard the well-being of both individuals and the nation's socio-economic landscape.
Factors responsible for mortality among burns patients in Islamic Republic of Iran
Authors: Ghahghai Mahmood , Ghorbani Sahar Sotoodeh , Hoseininejad Seyed , Sheikhi Abdulreza , Farhadi Mahtab , Rahbar Roozbeh
Published: August 2023

Background: Burns is one of the most important causes of death, and the best way to reduce mortality due to burns is prevention. Aims: To investigate the factors responsible for mortality due to burns in south-western Islamic Republic of Iran. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 400 burns patients admitted to different wards of Ayatollah Taleghani Trauma and Burns Hospital, Ahvaz, Islamic Republic of Iran, from October 2020 to September 2021. Logistic regression was used to determine the factors responsible for mortality. Results: The mean age of the patients was 28.47 (19.09) years, and 252 (63.0%) patients were male. There were 257 survivors and 143 deaths (35.75% mortality rate). The multiple logistic regression model showed that age, sex, percentage of total body surface area, burn depth, length of hospital stay, and length of intensive care unit stay were significantly associated with deaths due to burns. Conclusion: The mortality rate due to burns was high at the Ayatollah Taleghani Trauma and Burns Hospital, Islamic Republic of Iran. Improving the quality of care provided to burns patients at health facilities can help reduce the current high mortality rate.
Investigating English Vocabulary Mastery of Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through Using Animated Cartoons
Authors: Irawati Lulus , Natalia Krismi , Arifin Samsul
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Every student has a different ability to learn vocabulary. There are students with good ability to learn new vocabulary, but on the other side, there are also students with low ability to learn. Students who have a low ability to learn are usually called students with special education needs. They need extra consideration for their education. An animated cartoon is suggested to be one of the audiovisual media that provide both sounds and moves. This research was conducted to know the effect of using animated cartoons on the vocabulary mastery of students with special educational needs (SEN). The research was using a pre-experimental research design and the type of data was numeric data from students' tests. This research was conducted in one of the SEN schools in Madiun Regency involving 15 students with mental retardation. The data were collected by exhibiting a vocabulary mastery test. The data were analyzed by using paired sample t-test with the level of significance at.05. The result shows the significant value is 0.002. This value is lower than the α = 0.05, so Ha is accepted, and H0 is rejected. It can be said that there is a significant effect of animated cartoons on students' vocabulary. It implies that the animated cartoon can help students with special education needs especially mental retardation to learn vocabulary. Hopefully, the next researchers can conduct other research using the media for other skills and disabilities.Keywords: Animated Cartoon, Vocabulary mastery, Students with Special Education Needs
I Can Expand My Imagination: The Secondary Students’ Narrative in Creative Writing English Through Padlet
Authors: Romadhon M Galuh Elga , Heriyawati Dwi Fita
Published: August 2023

Abstract. This study investigates the impact of Padlet, an online collaborative platform, on the creative writing and imagination of students in an Islamic private school in Pasuruan, comprising 10th and 11th grade students. This study is a qualitative approach, specifically employing narrative inquiry. Data collection methods include observations and semi-structured interviews with the students. Furthermore, data analysis involves identifying key themes and patterns from the interview data, allowing for insight into the influence of Padlet on students’ creativity and imagination. The findings of this study elucidate the potential originality inherent in utilizing Padlet as a medium for amplifying students’ imaginative faculties within the context of writing instruction. Although encountered with some obstacles, most students exhibited adeptness in surmounting these challenges. consequently, this research substantiates our comprehension of how digital tools such as Padlet can be effectively employed within educational settings to nurture creativity and cultivate superior writing proficiencies. Moreover, this investigation addresses a significant research gap concerning Padlet’s influence on imagination within writing courses. The derived insights furnish valuable guidance for teachers and educational institutions seeking to integrate analogues platforms in order to foster imaginative cogitation and self-expression, thereby fostering an enriched academic milieu.     Keywords: Creative Writing, Padlet Media, Students’ Imagination, EFL Learning
incursión de la pedagogía crítica y en la enseñanza educativa superior informal
Authors: Tamayo Arellano Vicente Rodrigo , Cevallos Goyes Andrea Alejandra , Bonilla Mayorga Richard Nicolayo , Gancino Vergara Sandy Macarena
Published: August 2023

Esta revisión explora la pedagogía crítica, considerada por los educadores informales como una influencia clave, para insertarla dentro de los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en la educación superior, buscando evaluar el potencial y relevancia innovadora. Se profundiza en los antecedentes relacionados con la pedagogía crítica, en torno a sus principios, propósitos y enfoques influyentes en la pedagogía global. Los resultados de la discusión denotan que la pedagogía crítica es crucial para la enseñanza de los educadores informales, ya que permite a los docentes y profesionales interrumpir la hegemonía del pensamiento neo liberal y neo gerencial en las prácticas educativas superiores y reorientar su posicionamiento dentro de las instituciones analizadas. Las conclusiones se centran en la practicidad de la habilitación pedagogía crítica, dentro de la enseñanza adherida hacia la educación informal en las universidades.