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A gamificação como ferramenta estratégica no ensino médico
Authors: Regattieri Neysa Aparecida Tinoco , Rocha Pedro Regattieri , Fagundes Carlos Ranieri Tiano Bastos Novaes , Silva Júnior Sandro Alves da , Verde Alice Reis Romano Villa , Amorim Daniel Luiz Alcantâra Nascimento , Conceição Junior Amarildo Henrique da , Paula Henrique Innocencio de , Prado Rafael Neres Moreira , Lins Thayse Gomes de Oliveira , Andrade Ingrid Ribeiro Araújo de , Jorge Hugo de Verson Santana Camilo , Machado Mateus Morum , Gonzaga Guilherme Moreira , Oliveira Rafael Silva de
Published: February 2025

Introdução: A gamificação surge como um recurso das metodologias ativas para reformular o processo de ensino-aprendizagem e estimular o engajamento dos alunos com o conteúdo de anatomia humana. Métodos: O projeto foi desenvolvido por um grupo multidisciplinar da Área da Saúde, e orientado por uma professora de magistério superior da Área Médica, sendo que o banco de questões foi elaborado por alunos da Área da Saúde de um projeto de pesquisa de iniciação científica, enquanto um grupo de três desenvolvedores da Área de Ciências da Computação escreveu o código do programa (SITOTG). Discussão: A metodologia tradicional faz do discente um receptáculo de conteúdos, comprometendo sua atitude crítico-reflexiva. Metodologias ativas, como por exemplo a problematização, permitem que o estudante reflita e integre seus conhecimentos prévios na busca de uma solução. Espera-se que o programa proposto sirva como instrumento auxiliador ao método tradicional tornando a aquisição de saberes mais atrativa permitindo maior protagonismo ao aluno no processo de construção de seu conhecimento. Resultados: Foi elaborado um banco de questões que abrange a anatomia do tórax, do encéfalo, do abdome e do esqueleto apendicular, e o protótipo de um programa que integra recursos de um jogo de aventura com criação e customização de avatares, progressos em mapa, sistemas de recompensa. Conclusão: O projeto resultou na criação de um software gamificado. Este produto final constitui uma ferramenta de ensino interativa que integra estratégias computacionais e educativas, visando implementar a gamificação no ensino contemporâneo da anatomia humana.
Análise da implantação da Política Nacional de Educação Permanente em Saúde: do pacto pela saúde à política de inação estatal
Authors: Macêdo Bruno Costa de , Medeiros Katia Rejane de
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo de caso, que analisa a implantação da Política Nacional de Educação Permanente em Saúde (PNEPS), é motivado pela necessidade de compreender seu processo de institucionalização no contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e quais foram as implicações da conjuntura política nacional para sua implementação. De abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa, foi desenvolvido por meio da pesquisa documental realizada a partir dos relatórios anuais de gestão das secretarias estaduais de saúde e portarias ministeriais entre 2008 e 2022. Primeiramente, o revelou a constituição de múltiplos ciclos de uma política pública, contribuindo, dentre outras coisas, para a evolução inovação do referencial teórico da análise dos ciclos de política pública, ao passo em que fornece novos elementos que subsidiam a formulação de políticas de educação na saúde no SUS. Ademais, destaca o protagonismo das esferas estaduais na preservação e continuidade da política, apesar das limitações na sua legitimação como principal estratégia de formação para o SUS. Evidencia a fragilidade da condução federal e aponta para a ocupação de espaços por outros atores institucionais com maior potencial para enfrentar questões estruturantes. Por fim, aponta a necessidade da (re)constituição de uma política que integre os diferentes atores institucionais do SUS, restabelecendo o protagonismo da esfera estadual de gestão.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Spiritual dan Budaya Organisasi terhadap Work Engagement Guru Kristen dengan Mediasi Employee Self Regulation di Sekolah XYZ
Authors: Moniung Viyane Yanti , Thung Khoe Yao
Published: February 2025

Seorang guru perlu memiliki work engagement untuk memaksimalkan perannya dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Peningkatan work engagement guru dapat dipengaruhi oleh model kepemimpinan dan budaya organisasi. Sementara itu, pengaruhnya dapat ditunjukkan melalui karakteristik guru yang memiliki kemauan untuk meningkatkan kualitas dirinya melalui self-regulation. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji seberapa signifikan pengaruh kepemimpinan spiritual dan budaya organisasi terhadap work engagement guru Kristen di Sekolah XYZ, dengan mediasi employee self-regulation. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, data dari 37 guru di sekolah XYZ, melalui 68 item kuesioner. Data diolah menggunakan IBM SPSS 27 dan hasilnya diinterpretasikan dengan koefisien jalur untuk mengetahui pengaruh masing-masing variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) kepemimpinan spiritual memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap employee self-regulation. 2) budaya organisasi tidak memiliki dampak positif terhadap employee self-regulation. 3) kepemimpinan spiritual berpengaruh positif terhadap work engagement. 4) budaya organisasi memiliki dampak cukup positif terhadap work engagement. 5) employee self-regulation berpengaruh positif terhadap work engagement. 6) kepemimpinan spiritual berpengaruh positif terhadap work engagement melalui employee self-regulation. 7) budaya organisasi tidak berpengaruh positif terhadap work engagement melalui employee self-regulation.
Using consumer behavioral analysis to influence sustainable decision making
Authors: Thanawala Zaid
Published: February 2025

Despite widespread acknowledgment of environmental issues, individuals often fail to take meaningful actions toward sustainability. This disconnect between awareness and behavior suggests that decision-making is influenced by psychological and social factors beyond mere information availability. Studies indicate that consumers struggle to align their actions with their beliefs due to cognitive biases, loss aversion, and social influences. Research highlights that individuals are more likely to engage in sustainable practices when defaults are set in favor of eco-friendly options, peer behaviors encourage participation, and incentives are effectively structured. Behavioral interventions, such as simplifying choices, leveraging social norms, and using persuasive technology, can significantly impact consumer decisions. Understanding these motivational drivers is crucial for fostering sustainable behaviors, as people tend to follow societal expectations, prioritize immediate benefits, and respond to well-designed incentives. By addressing these psychological barriers, organizations can develop strategies that translate environmental concerns into tangible actions, promoting long-term sustainability.
Development and deployment of UV-resistant plastic injection molding processes for animal feeder parts
Authors: Dabhi Dhrudipsinh
Published: February 2025

This research paper explores the development and implementation of a UV-resistant manufacturing process for transparent plastic feeder parts designed for animal and bird feeding systems. The project involved resolving issues caused by prolonged outdoor exposure, such as yellowing and material degradation. A unique formulation incorporating UV inhibitors at varied let-down ratios (LDRs) was developed and tested. The process was tailored to ensure five years of UV protection without compromising transparency, aligning with high-tech manufacturing practices in the plastic injection molding industry.
Steerable Microcatheter Facilitates Navigation through Tortuous Internal Carotid Artery Lesions in Carotid Artery Stenting
Authors: Fushimi Shuto , Tomura Nagatsuki , Shuto Takashi , Ohgaki Fukutaro , Nakayama Yoshitaka
Published: February 2025

The treatment of carotid stenosis complicated by severe vessel tortuosity can present challenges in distal vessel selection and device delivery. This article reports the use of a steerable microcatheter (SM) for carotid artery stenting (CAS) in such cases. A 67-year-old male with transient lower extremity weakness and bilateral cerebral infarctions was found to have bilateral carotid stenosis. CAS was planned for both carotid arteries due to coronary artery disease. The left carotid artery exhibited severe stenosis with a 90-degree angle between the common and internal carotid artery (ICA). Anticipating difficulty in navigating the device, we used a 2.4 Fr SM. By adjusting the catheter tip to align with the ICA, we successfully guided the wire distally. Following the catheter exchange, a distal protection device was deployed, and CAS was completed successfully. SMs provide exceptional vascular selectivity and support, improving success in complex cases.
Reorient the Orient: A Case Study
Authors: Popkin Lionel
Published: February 2025

Lionel Popkin delves into his body and art as methods to navigate the world and comment on its affordances in representation.
Proposals for therapeutic procedures for psychologists andpsychotherapists in female sexual pain disorders
Authors: Mazurkiewicz Agnieszka
Published: February 2025

Female sexual pain disorders significantly decrease the quality of women’s life. They negatively impact on their selfesteemand their sense of femininity. Diagnosing and helping female patients is stymied since sexuality and sexualsatisfaction tends to be taboo topics in public debate. The goal of the present article is to present the standard of carefor psychologists and psychotherapists who work with women struggling with sexual pain disorders. The suggestedstandard of care involves the following steps: outlining the structure of an interview, recommending diagnostic tools,and therapeutic propositions. The author presents the method which she has used and modified since 2014 forthe needs of a therapy for women affected by vulvodynia, whose most frequent cause is dyspareunia. The articlepresents diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations in the context of the theory and available research results.
Impacto de los medios digitales en la construcción de la opinión pública en Ecuador
Authors: Suárez Poveda José Francisco , Vallejo Cepeda Jessica , Del Campo Saltos Guillermo
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio analizó el impacto de los medios digitales en la construcción de la opinión pública en Ecuador, específicamente como caso de estudio se escogió la provincia de Santa Elena, considerando su influencia en la percepción ciudadana sobre temas políticos, sociales y económicos. La investigación se centró en los principales medios digitales de la región, incluyendo El Faro Digital, Santa Elena Digital y Radio San Jacinto Online, los cuales han ganado relevancia en la difusión de información local y regional. Se identificaron los factores que influyen en su uso y percepción por parte de la población, evaluando su alcance informativo, credibilidad e interacción generada con la comunidad. El estudio adoptó un enfoque mixto, combinando encuestas a 450 ciudadanos de distintos cantones de la provincia y entrevistas con expertos en comunicación digital, lo que permitió examinar la relación entre los contenidos difundidos y su incidencia en la formación de la opinión pública. Los resultados revelaron que los medios digitales analizados desempeñan un papel crucial en la difusión de información sobre problemáticas locales, noticias de actualidad, turismo y cultura, aunque persisten desafíos relacionados con la confiabilidad de la información y la participación ciudadana. Se concluye que estos medios constituyen una fuente de información clave para la comunidad, pero requieren estrategias de fortalecimiento para mejorar su posicionamiento y credibilidad. Se recomienda la implementación de iniciativas que promuevan la alfabetización mediática y la participación activa de la ciudadanía en la creación y consumo de contenido digital.
Mercadotecnia social y solidaria: Impulsora del desarrollo en la economía social y solidaria
Authors: Carrillo Castillo José Daniel , Gutiérrez Pérez Shayenska
Published: February 2025

Este artículo de reflexión analiza el papel de la mercadotecnia social y solidaria como herramienta estratégica para fortalecer los emprendimientos de la Economía Social y Solidaria (ESS), combinando los principios éticos y solidarios con estrategias de mercadotecnia para promover productos y servicios que reflejan valores de sostenibilidad, inclusión y justicia social. Entre sus principales aportaciones, se destaca su capacidad para construir identidades distintivas, fomentar redes colaborativas y emplear herramientas digitales que amplían el alcance y posicionamiento de los emprendimientos. Asimismo, se plantean estrategias de la mercadotecnia social y solidaria que han implementado emprendimientos que se convirtieron en casos que dejaron un precedente que ha inspirado a otros emprendimientos a implementar estrategias de mercadotecnia social y solidaria para visibilizar los impactos positivos de la economía social y solidaria. Estrategias que dan respuesta a los desafíos económicos de las comunidades, como la producción y consumo responsables, la reducción de desigualdades y el fortalecimiento de comunidades resilientes y sostenibles para superar barreras de la economía tradicional. En este artículo, también propone una conceptualización de mercadotecnia social y solidaria, que considera su capacidad para alinear objetivos sociales y solidarios con las dinámicas del mercado, promoviendo un impacto colectivo. Se argumenta que la mercadotecnia social y solidaria no solo impulsa la competitividad de los proyectos, sino que también promueve un modelo económico inclusivo y sostenible. Este modelo conecta a consumidores, emprendedores y comunidades, generando beneficios sociales y económicos que contribuyen a un desarrollo integral y equitativo.
Voices From Around the IEP Table
Authors: Lukacs Karrin , Steeley Sherry L.
Published: February 2025

When a group meets to discuss a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), they are called a team, but they rarely understand the perspectives of the people with whom they are sitting at the table. This is especially true when cultural and linguistic diversity is part of the equation. This unique book explores the individual perspectives of IEP meeting participants who work with students who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD). Authors interviewed a principal, a general education teacher, a special education teacher, a teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), an educational advocate, a disability rights attorney, a parent, a translator, a school psychologist, a specialist, a transition services specialist, and a guidance counselor. Their experiences provide critical insight for those seeking to realize the potential of these sometimes marginalized students. Interviews examined the dynamics of home-school communication, IEP meetings, and cross-cultural interactions. The perspectives shared in this book relate to known best practices and also provide practical suggestions for improving the experiences of teams serving the CLD population.
Not Intimidating
Authors: Small Roseboro Anna J.
Published: February 2025

Teaching genres of fiction, non-fiction, and media need not intimidate new to middle school teachers who may be recent college graduates or veterans transitioning from elementary or high school. Here are strategies for designing culturally relevant lessons that include firm and fair grading guidelines, plans to teach literary terms specific to various genres, and suggestions for selecting appropriate texts that appeal to and expand horizons of diverse students in classrooms across the nation.
Assault on Mexican American Collective Memory, 2010-2015
Authors: Acuña Rodolfo F.
Published: February 2025

This book uses a micro-narrative structure to explore the assault on the collective memory of Mexican Americans in the Southwest United States from 2010–2016. These communities’ survival depends on their histories and identities, which are being quickly erased by gentrification and dispersal, neoliberalism and privatization. This issue is most apparent in the education system, where Mexican American students receive inferior educations and lack access to higher education. Avoiding the overly-theoretical macro-narrative, this book uses case studies and micro-narratives to suggest possible changes and actions to address this issue. It also explores how the erasure of Mexican Americans’ history and identity mirrors society as a whole.
Race at Predominantly White Independent Schools
Authors: French Bonnie E.
Published: February 2025

In Race at Predominantly White Independent Schools, Bonnie E. French investigates the management of “diversity” at predominantly White, independent schools in the northeastern United States. By conducting in-depth interviews with diversity policy developers and implementers within the independent school community, French explores current efforts toward racial equity and the relationship between racial equity and diversity. Data collected from interviews are supplemented with numerical data from the National Association of Independent Schools that chronicles enrollment and employment of people of color, as well as with content analysis of published materials from the independent school community. Using Critical Race Theory to frame this critique, French argues that the diversity movement, by not seeking to challenge the current state of inequality in a meaningful way, only serves to strengthen the segregated and unequal status quo.
Cuba's Gay Revolution
Authors: Kirk Emily J.
Published: February 2025

Cuba’s Gay Revolution explores the unique health-based approach that was employed in Cuba to dramatically change attitudes and policies regarding sexual diversity (LGBTQ) since 1959. It examines leaders in the process to normalize sexual diversity, such as the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and the National Center of Sexual Education (CENESEX). This book is written for scholars interested in LGBTQ issues, Cuba, and Latin America.
Culture, Community, and Educational Success
Authors: Glover Crystal Polite , Jenkins Toby S. , Troutman Stephanie
Published: February 2025

Many Black, Latinx, multiracial and ethnically diverse, first-generation college students turned PhDs—tie their academic success, achievements, and ability to navigate the difficult terrain of higher education back to the critical experiences and lessons learned in their home lives and through their cultural backgrounds. For them, culture matters. This book offers an opportunity for an anti-deficit and positive examination of (Black, Latinx, and multiracial) culture and its role in creating educational efficacy among academics of color. Through personal narrative, educational and learning theory, creative writing/poetry, this hybrid text examines the cultural path to the doctorate.

Transformative practice should be guided by an understanding of how an appreciation of a faculty member’s cultural, life, and social experiences can be used to establish a healthy environment that will better appreciate, engage, and retain faculty of color. Along these lines, this text also considers how cultural, life and social experiences translate into pedagogy, mentorship and value as faculty of color.
A Bristol, Rhode Island, and Matanzas, Cuba, Slavery Connection
Authors: Ocasio Rafael
Published: February 2025

In the early 19th century, Cuba emerged as the world’s largest producer of sugar and the United States its most important buyer. Barely documented today, there was a close commercial relationship between Cuba and the Rhode Island coastal town of Bristol. The citizens of Bristol were heavily involved in the slavery trade and owned sugarcane plantations in Cuba and also served as staff workers at these facilities.

Available in print for the first time is a diary that sheds light on this connection. Mr. George Howe, Esquire (1791–1837), documented his tasks at a Bristolian-owned plantation called New Hope, which was owned by well-known Bristol merchant, slave trader, and US senator James DeWolf (1764–1837). Howe expressed mixed personal feelings about local slavery work practices. He felt lucky to be employed and was determined to do his job well, in spite of the harsh conditions operating at New Hope, but he also struggled with his personal feelings regarding slavery. Though an oppressive system, it was at the core of New Hope’s financial success and, therefore, Howe’s well-being as an employee.

This book examines Howe’s diary entries in the thematic context of the local Costumbrista literary production. Costumbrismo both documented local customs and critically analyzed social ills. In his letters to relatives and friends Howe depicted a more personal reaction to the underpinnings of slavery practices, a reaction reflecting early abolitionist sentiments.
Interpreting Slavery with Children and Teens at Museums and Historic Sites
Authors: Gallas Kristin L.
Published: February 2025

Interpreting Slavery with Children and Teens offers advice, examples, and replicable practices for the comprehensive development and implementation of slavery-related school and family programs at museums and historic sites. Developing successful experiences—school programs, field trips, family tours—about slavery is more than just historical research and some hands-on activities. Interpreting the history of slavery often requires offering students new historical narratives and helping them to navigate the emotions that arise when new narratives conflict with longstanding beliefs. We must talk with young people about slavery and race, as it is not enough to just talk to them or about the subject. By engaging students in dialogue about slavery and race, they bring their prior knowledge, scaffold new knowledge, and create their own relevance—all while adults hear them and show respect for what they have to say.

The book’s framework aims to move the field forward in its collective conversation about the interpretation of slavery with young audiences, acknowledging the criticism of the past and acting in the present to develop inclusive interpretation of slavery. When an organization commits to doing school and family programs on the topic of slavery, it makes a promise to past and future generations to keep alive the memory of long-silenced millions and to raise awareness of the racist legacies of slavery in our society today.
Historical Dictionary of the Tamils
Authors: Ramaswamy Vijaya
Published: February 2025

The Tamils have an unbroken history of more than two thousand years. Tamil, the language they speak, is one of the oldest living languages in the world. The only people comparable to the Tamils in terms of their hoary past and vibrant present would be the Jews with one marked difference. The Tamils have always had their homeland 'Tamilaham' (alternately pronounced and spelt 'Tamizhaham') known today as Tamil Nadu which to them represents their mother and is revered by them as 'Tamizh Tai' literally ‘Tamil Mother’. This is in striking contrast to the Jews who have been through a long and arduous struggle to gain their homeland, a deeply contested site to this day with Hebrewisation of Israel being a key marker of Jewish identity in the region. Tamils, by contrast have a clear numerical majority in the region that now comprises Tamil Nadu and the language unites rather than divides adherents of different faiths.

The second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Tamils contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Tamils.
Canton Days
Authors: Carroll John M.
Published: February 2025

Canton Days offers the first comprehensive history of the British community in China from the mid-1700s to the end of the Opium War in 1842. During that period, Britons and other Westerners in China were restricted to trading and living in a tiny section of the city of Canton and the small Portuguese territory of Macao. At Canton, trade between China and the West was conducted through a group of Chinese merchant houses specially licensed by the Qing government. British encounters with China in this period have been seen mainly as a prelude to war, and Britons in China usually have been characterized as single-minded traders determined to open the Middle Kingdom by any means or missionaries bent on converting the Chinese “heathen” to Christianity. John M. Carroll challenges common assumptions about the British presence in China as he traces the lives and times of the expatriates at the heart of this vital center of trade and exchange. The author draws on a rich trove of archival sources to bring Canton and its leading figures to life, concluding with the deaths of three Britons, each revealing British concerns and anxieties about being in China. Written in a clear and lively style, his book will appeal to all readers interested in British imperial history, early modern Chinese history, and the worlds of expatriate and sojourning communities.
Getting Smart about Race
Authors: Andersen Margaret  L.
Published: February 2025

Racial tension in America has become a recurring topic of conversation in politics, the media, and everyday life. There are numerous explanations as to why this has become a predominant subject in today’s news and who is to blame. As Americans prepare once again to cast their Presidential ballots, it’s more important than ever to have a smart and thoughtful conversation about race. In Getting Smart About Race, expert Margaret Andersen discusses why racial healing should be an integral element of our everyday discussions surrounding race and how to move the conversation in a positive direction. Getting Smart About Race is a clear, accessible introduction to understanding racial inequality and how we can and need to make a difference.

The updated paperback edition offers a new prologue by the author that reflect on and synthesizes the cataclysmic events of 2020, and how they have both intensified and transformed the conversation of race in America.
Disruptive Innovations in Public Health Communication
Authors:   Faculty of Biological Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Rukundo T. Bizimana
Published: February 2025

Public health communication is essential for fostering positive health outcomes by influencing individual beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Traditional methods, such as media campaigns and public service announcements, have long been the cornerstone of public health messaging. However, as the landscape of technology and society evolves, the emergence of disruptive innovations has revolutionized how health messages are crafted, delivered, and received. These innovations, including social media, gamification, and influencer marketing, leverage personalization, pervasiveness, and participation to engage diverse audiences effectively. This paper examines the transition from traditional public health communication strategies to innovative methods, showcasing successful case studies that highlight the power of digital tools in addressing contemporary health challenges. Additionally, it discusses the ethical considerations and challenges inherent in implementing these disruptive approaches, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder collaboration and trust to ensure equitable and effective communication in the public health domain.

Keywords: Public health communication, Disruptive innovations, Social media in health, Gamification, Influencer marketing, Health messaging.
Health Apps and Behavior Change: Evaluating Effectiveness
Authors:   Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda, Jumba K. Kato
Published: February 2025

The rapid adoption of mobile health (mHealth) applications has transformed the landscape of public health by offering scalable interventions aimed at modifying individual health behaviors. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of health apps in promoting behavior change by examining theoretical frameworks, quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodologies, and key findings from existing research. Evidence highlights mixed results, revealing both successes in improving health outcomes and significant barriers, such as low user retention and limited accessibility. Insights from behavioral science and health psychology underscore the importance of tailoring app features to individual preferences and contexts. Recommendations are made for developers, researchers, and policymakers to foster more inclusive, evidence-based, and sustainable mHealth solutions.

Keywords: Health apps, mHealth, behavior change, digital health, self-care, public health interventions
Medicinal Plants as a Source of Antimalarial Agents: A Review of Current Research
Authors:   School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Achieng M. Nyambura
Published: February 2025

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge, with millions affected annually and the rapid emergence of drug-resistant Plasmodium species exacerbating the issue. This review examines the historical, ethnobotanical, and contemporary scientific knowledge on the role of medicinal plants in antimalarial therapy. Many plants, such as Artemisia annua and Cinchona species, have yielded potent antimalarial compounds like artemisinin and quinine, respectively. Traditional knowledge continues to inspire modern drug discovery efforts, although much remains unexplored. Advances in in vitro and in vivo screening, bioactivity-guided fractionation, and molecular docking approaches have highlighted promising phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids. Challenges in translating traditional remedies into scalable treatments include drug resistance, sustainability concerns, and gaps in interdisciplinary research. By leveraging traditional knowledge and modern science, medicinal plants offer a sustainable and innovative pathway to address the global malaria burden.

Keywords: Medicinal plants, Antimalarial agents, Drug resistance, Traditional medicine, Phytochemicals, Artemisinin.
Diabetes and Herbal Medicine: Understanding Plant-Based Dietary Interventions
Authors:   Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda, Emmanuel K. Mugisha
Published: February 2025

The increasing global prevalence of diabetes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, has highlighted the need for accessible and sustainable therapeutic interventions. Plant-based dietary approaches and herbal medicines have garnered interest due to their potential benefits in managing diabetes and mitigating its complications. This paper examines the scientific and traditional foundations of herbal medicine, emphasizing key mechanisms such as enhanced insulin sensitivity, reduced glucose absorption, and antioxidant activity. Specific herbs, including cinnamon and bitter melon, are examined for their hypoglycemic properties. Despite promising evidence, challenges in clinical validation, regulatory barriers, and integration into modern medical frameworks persist. This review underscores the importance of robust interdisciplinary research to evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal medicine, fostering its integration into holistic diabetes management strategies.

Keywords: Diabetes management, Herbal medicine, Plant-based diets, Insulin sensitivity, Ethnopharmacology, Blood sugar control.
The Effect of Temperature, Noise and Lighting on the Work Productivity of PT. XYZ
Authors: Budiyanto Tri , Gumilar Fadli Surya , Yusuf M.
Published: February 2025

The working environment at PT. XYZ on line 4 of the precast concrete manufacturing line has a high daily temperature and noise above the threshold, but the lighting is poor. Based on the observation of the work environment carried out on Line 4 of the production of precast concrete of PT. XYZ, there is temperature, noise, and lighting that still do not meet work standards. The main purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of temperature, noise, and lighting on worker productivity in the production process. This research was carried out observantly at PT. XYZ, West Java Province, Indonesia. The number of samples was 50 workers, and the sampling technique used was saturated sampling, i.e., all populations were sampled. The ambient temperature was measured using a thermometer, noise was measured using a sound level meter, lighting was measured with a lux meter, and work productivity was measured using a questionnaire. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the analysis showed that the temperature variable had a significant effect on the work productivity of workers (p = 0.000). The noise variable had a significant effect on the work productivity of workers (p = 0.020). Meanwhile, the lighting variable did not have a significant effect on work productivity (p = 0.936). However, simultaneously the variables of temperature, noise, and lighting affect work productivity significantly (p = 0.000). It was concluded that simultaneously the variables of temperature, noise, and lighting affected workers' work productivity.
The Spread of Respiratory Diseases among Middle School Students in Shatrah District, Iraq
Authors: Shalal Sara Kareem
Published: February 2025

It is very clear, according to this study, that the incidence of respiratory infections among middle and middle school students in schools with more than 40 students per class is high, as the infections reached school groups (A, B, C, D) 42, 45, 43. 47 in a row during the 2023-2024 academic year, out of a total number of students of approximately 2,000 students, compared to schools where the number of students per class does not exceed 30, where a number of infections were recorded amounting to 26 students. The locations of the infection and the symptoms were multiple, which included (cough, runny nose, and fever). And sore throat. The school with the highest infection was the school from group (D), which recorded an infection rate of (62.5%). The lowest was in group (C), which recorded infections in the upper respiratory system at a rate of (28.8%), while the control group (K) did not record any infection. The infection rate in the upper respiratory tract was higher than (10.2%), and the symptoms were limited to (fever and runny nose), in addition to an increase in the infection rates in the lower respiratory tract by 70%, with an increase in the areas of infection and a multiplicity of symptoms in the lower respiratory tract.
The Relationship Between Calling and Burnout of Psychological Hotline Operators: Career Commitment as a Mediator
Authors: Zhang Wanting , Zhang Yinan , Zhuang Mingke
Published: February 2025

Background: Psychological hotlines have long been an important channel for public mental health support; however, the high intensity and stress of hotline work may lead to occupational burnout among operators. This study aimed to investigate the occupational burnout status of psychological hotline operators and explore the relationship between calling and occupational burnout, as well as the underlying mechanisms.Methods: The study employed a mixed-methods approach. Qualitative research was conducted using purposive sampling, involving semi-structured interviews with 18 psychological hotline operators (94.4% female, mean age 31.28±5.67 years, mean service duration 26.17±23.46 months) to explore the causes of occupational burnout and motivations for joining the profession. Quantitative research involved a longitudinal survey, collecting data at three time points (T1, T2, T3) over a two-month period, with 159, 137, and 125 valid responses, respectively. Among T1 participants, 89.9% were female, with a mean age of 36.06±9.53 years and an average service duration of 21.15±25.16 months.Results: calling was significantly associated with occupational burnout, but no lagged causal relationship was observed. There was a positive cross-lagged effect between calling and occupational commitment, with calling predicting an increase in occupational commitment, and occupational commitment further enhancing calling, with the latter showing stronger predictive power. These interactions were consistent over time. Although occupational commitment did not significantly predict occupational burnout, burnout significantly predicted a decrease in occupational commitment, and this effect persisted over time. Occupational commitment fully mediated the lagged effect of occupational burnout on calling.Conclusions: The work experiences of psychological hotline operators significantly impact occupational commitment and calling, which in turn affect occupational burnout. Hotline institutions should implement comprehensive institutional safeguards, foster an open culture, and provide group interventions to prevent or mitigate operator burnout and enhance calling and professional identity.
Assessing Medical Imaging Students’ Knowledge of Radiation Protection and Curriculum Coverage in Palestinian Universities
Authors: Khalilia Walid Mahmoud
Published: February 2025

The understanding of radiation protection among workers in radiography fields can significantly influence their conduct during work, thus affecting the standard of medical care. This research examines the knowledge of Ionized Radiation Protection (IRP) among medical imaging students in Palestine and evaluates the coverage of radiation protection topics in their study curriculum. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving medical imaging students from four Palestinian universities. 128 students participated by completing a well-designed questionnaire. The study sample comprised masters, fourth-year, and third-year bachelor's students from medical imaging departments at Palestinian universities, with a response rate of 91.4%. The participants exhibited adequate overall knowledge regarding radiation protection safety, with a mean score of 3.49. However, their understanding of modern imaging procedures was found to be unsatisfactory. Many participants expressed the belief that the level of radiation protection education they received was insufficient. Additionally, most Palestinian medical imaging students reported that their university curriculum lacked coverage of modern radiography topics such as PET scan, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine, with mean perception scores of 2.61, 2.69, and 2.81, respectively. Students at lower educational levels demonstrated lower levels of knowledge about IRP. Lack of specialized knowledge between medical imaging students regarding IRP could adversely affect their future professional requirements. Therefore, it is crucial for decision-makers in Palestinian universities and the health sector to develop new strategies aimed at enhancing awareness and knowledge of IRP through targeted training programs. Further research expanding on this study is recommended to explore these issues in greater depth.
Biological Evaluation of Different Mother Tinctures Available in the Market
Authors: Iram Samyyah , Liaqat Iram , Zubair Muhammad , Bibi Nazia , Abbas Sehar , Noreen Misbah , Khan Abdul Hassan
Published: February 2025

In recent research, commercial homoeopathic mother tinctures were tested for biological activity. Masood homoeo pharmaceuticals supplied all mother tinctures. Homoeopathic mother tinctures were hydroalcohol. Today, strong antimicrobial medicines are needed to fight fatal and life-threatening infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists are developing more effective chemicals by chemically modifying antibacterial drugs to battle resistant microorganisms. This study comprises 11 homoeopathic mother tinctures for Proteus, Shagilla, kebsiela, Cornybacterium baccilus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. All homoeopathic mother tinctures were bactericidal in 96-well microplates. Against Salmonella typhi, all mother tinctures showed significant age inhibition, except millefolium (29.03±2.84%). Two DPPH radical scavenging assays assessed antioxidant activity. Strong antioxidant action in homoeopathic mother tinctures Cinchona officinalis contains 84.61±3.98, Berberis 69.09±3.35, Hmamelis 68.10±3.66, Rhustox 68.10±3.66, Millefolium 77.81±3.98, Calendula 83±0.72, Chamomilla 71.17±2.80, Thuja 82.34±2.08, and ascorbic acid Calendula Maximum antioxidant activity. Antifungal activity against Fumigatus niger was measured by agar well diffusion. All homoeopathic mother tinctures had minor antifungal activity compared to Fluconazol.
One Unified Model of Materials, Energies and Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
Authors: Ouyang Jin-Hua , Kong Xin
Published: February 2025

Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique theoretical systems and correspondingly characteristic therapies. However, the unique theoretical systems encounter many difficulties in the propagation of TCM in other countries. To dissolve these difficulties, many researchers have found some ways from different viewpoints.Method: Based on the research to dissolve these difficulties, one unified model of materials, energies and information (UMMEI) on TCM is presented.Discussions: In the model of UMMEI on TCM, one healthy person is a complex giant system in which the materials are fundamental, the energies are powerful, and the information is connecting. The system is unified with moving materials, translating energies, and controlling information. Jing, Blood, Jin, Ye, Zang organs, Fu organs, Xingti, and Guanqiao in TCM are substantive materials. Qi in TCM is insubstantial materials, has energy and can be carriers of information. The whole body are composed of five Zang organs, six Fu organs, Xingti, and Guanqiao. The mind in TCM is the life information of one person. The body and mind of one person is a whole in TCM unified with materials, energies, and information, just like one normal working mobile phone unified with the hardware, the power supply, and the software. The mechanisms of representatives of TCM therapies and mechanisms of curing a large kind of diseases based on the unified model are presented. Some other discussions on the model are also given.
Giant Bilateral Hernia: A Case Report
Authors: Fakhiri Nassima , Bazoun Abderrahim , Brahmi Soufiane , Ettaoussi Abdelhak , Kamal Khadija , Majd Abdessamad , Bouali Mounir , El Bakouri Abdelillah , Elhattabi Khalid
Published: February 2025

This case report describes the management of a rare and complex case of obstructed bilateral giant inguinal hernias in a 55-year-old male. The patient had a history of right inguinal hernia surgery 11 years prior, and presented to the emergency room with symptoms of small bowel obstruction due to the presence of large, non-reducible left and reducible right inguinal hernias extending to mid-thigh. Imaging revealed a strangulated left hernia containing a portion of the jejunum and sigmoid colon, while the right hernia involved the cecum, terminal ileum, and other bowel structures.The patient underwent emergency bilateral inguinal surgery with a careful focus on monitoring for abdominal compartment syndrome. The Trendelenburg position was used to aid the reduction of herniated contents, and both hernia sacs were excised, with a tissue-based repair using the Bassini technique. Postoperatively, the patient had an uneventful recovery, with no complications or recurrence noted at the 3-month follow-up, though excess scrotal skin remained, which might require future management.
Trans Omental Hernia: A Case Report
Authors: Bouali Mounir , Khafif Soukaina , Brahmi Soufiane , Ettaoussi Abdelhak , Kamal Khadija , Majd Abdessamad , El Bakouri Abdelillah , El Hattabi Khalid
Published: February 2025

We present a case of a 57-year-old male who developed a rare transomental internal hernia leading to small bowel obstruction (SBO). The patient, with no prior surgical history, presented with diffuse abdominal pain, vomiting, and obstipation. Clinical and radiological investigations, including an abdominal X-ray and CT scan, indicated a mechanical SBO with a transitional point and a beak sign.During exploratory laparotomy, a 2.5 cm defect in the greater omentum was identified, with ileal incarceration 150 cm from the duodenojejunal junction. There was no bowel necrosis. The surgical intervention included reduction of the herniated bowel segment and partial resection of the greater omentum. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the first postoperative day.The article discusses the diagnostic challenges of transomental hernias due to their nonspecific clinical presentations and the importance of imaging, especially CT scans. It emphasizes the role of both laparoscopic and open surgical approaches in management. Preventive measures are recommended to avoid recurrence.
Job Commitment as a Correlate of Teachers’ Productivity in Public Primary Schools in South West, Nigeria
Authors: Oniya Toluwa , Akindele Dare Lawrence , Faluyi Moses Aderemi
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to investigate job commitment as a correlate of teachers’ productivity in public primary schools in South West, Nigeria. The population of this study consisted of all Primary school teachers in South West, Nigeria. The sample for this research consisted of 900 primary school teachers in South West, Nigeria selected through a multistage sampling procedure. Two instruments used to collect data were Teachers’ Productivity Questionnaire (TPQ) and Job Commitment Questionnaire (JCQ). Face and content validities were ascertained for the two instruments with the help of experts in Educational Management, Guidance and Counselling, and Test Measurement and Evaluation from the Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Test-retest method was used to establish the reliability of the two instruments with reliability coefficients of 0.89 and 0.85 for TPQ and JCQ respectively. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The research question was answered using frequency count, mean and standard deviation. All hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. The three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that the predominant job commitment variable considered in this study was loyalty. The study also showed that there is a significant relationship between job commitment variables (hard work, loyalty and team work) and teacher’s productivity in primary schools in South West, Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, it is therefore recommended that the government, State and Federal ministries of Education, and school authority should implement a performance management system that evaluates teachers based on their hard work, loyalty and team work.