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Assessment of Student Numeration Literacy Levels Based on the 2021 National Assessment Data Study
Authors: Safari Safari , Khasanah Khasanah
Published: August 2023

The Indonesian government regulates a national assessment to measure students' numeracy literacy skills as a reference in planning education policies. One of the latest national assessment data is the 2021 National Assessment Data. This data provides an overview of the numeracy literacy level of students in Indonesia and identifies challenges faced and opportunities for improvement and further development. The research that has been carried out aims to determine the numeracy literacy level of students based on education level: Elementary School (SD/MI), Junior High School (SMP/MTs), Senior High School (SMA/MA), Vocational High School (SMK/MAK) and provinces based on the 2021 National Assessment (AN). They are using a quantitative approach—data based on AN 2021 data, which has become publicly available and endorsed for research development purposes. The population is all schools in Indonesia. The sample is a school whose students (grade 5 SD/MI, grade 8 SMP/MTs, and grade 11 SMA/MA and SMK/MAK) are randomized to participate in the national assessment (AN). The data is a questionnaire answered by students in 34 provinces, 255649 students. Results: The highest and lowest average scores for numeracy competency levels were SMA (1.71), SMK (1.69), SMP (1.66), and SD (0.19). At the provincial level, the highest was DKI Jakarta (1.77), and the lowest was North Maluku (1.46). The study concludes that the average numeracy scores of students, both at the education level and at the provincial level, are still at the lower middle level.
Online Counterfeit Drugs Trafficking in Point View of Nasional Law and Maqosid Sharia (Islamic Law)
Authors: Sudiro Amoury Adi , Farhani Siti , Machmud Aris
Published: August 2023

The development of information technology gives two sides of the coin in the dynamic in human life, whether positive or negative, also transactions in cosmetic and psychotropic daringly, if it is not given supervision closely, it can cause losses to the consumers. The research question is how does law reviewing online spreading medicines give law protection. This research uses using the normative juridical method with a legislations approach. The result of this research is that there is a necessity for regulation that can give protection to consumers on an online transaction basis, especially relating to drugs, cosmetics, and psychotropic spreading, so there are no losses for the consumer through product and absolute manufacturer responsibilities if it is causing losses to the consumer. The role of pharmacists and BPOM in controlling the drugs and cosmetic spreading before they spread to the marketplace.
Children orphaned by armed conflict in Western Philippine provinces: An exploratory study
Authors: Atilano-Tang Lesley Ann
Published: August 2023

This academic research presents an exploratory study examining the impact of armed conflict on children orphaned in selected Western Philippine provinces. This study aims to shed light on the unique challenges faced by these children and provide insights into potential interventions and policy recommendations. Through active engagement with the affected communities, the research team obtained firsthand accounts and factual data regarding the extent of orphanhood, psychological well-being, educational access, and social integration of children impacted by armed conflict. The findings indicate a significant number of children in the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi have been orphaned due to armed conflict, resulting in a range of adverse consequences. The study reveals heightened levels of psychological distress among these children, inadequate educational opportunities, and limited social support systems. Moreover, it highlights the urgent need for comprehensive support programs, including psychosocial interventions, educational initiatives, and community-based networks, to address the multifaceted challenges faced by these vulnerable children.
Integrasi Pengelolaan Air Minum dan Air Limbah
Authors: Cahyana Gede H
Published: August 2023

Air minum dan air limbah seperti dua sisi mata uang, yang satu bisa menjadi sumber daya bagi yang lain. Wastewater for one is added value for another. Secara alamiah semua air permukaan termasuk air limbah bisa diubah menjadi air minum dengan cara penguapan oleh sinar matahari. Begitu pula secara ilmiah dengan bantuan teknologi, semua air baku dan air limbah bisa dijadikan air minum. Air minum ini lantas menjadi air limbah lagi, baik air limbah fekal (black water) maupun non-fekal (grey water).
How are the Kurds problematized and addressed by psychology theses in Turkey? A Thematic Analysis
Authors: Eser Ümit , Bayad Aydın , Alparslan Kenan , Şen Ercan
Published: August 2023

The Kurdish issue and the representation of the Kurds have generally remained a relatively neglected topic among Turkish psychologists. We have recently demonstrated that a common lack of interest is closely related to the political atmosphere of the country. Despite this general neglect, there are a few researchers who have been interested in the Kurdish question recently. In this article, we investigate the language and discourse of these studies – one way or another – related to the Kurds in order to reveal the knowledge-power production relations in Turkish psychology. To this aim, we subjected psychology theses on Kurds, written between 2000 and 2019 to thematic analysis and examined how psychology deals with and defines the Kurds. As a result of the preliminary analyses, we have found that the distribution of theses is quantitatively concentrated in the social change period called the ‘Peace Process’ in Turkey (i.e., 2009-2015) with a diversity of topics, methods, and content. Thus, we selected a total of 32 theses; three of which correspond to the period before the Peace Process, fifteen correspond to the period of the Peace Process and fourteen correspond to the period after the Peace Process for the thematic analysis. The results show that the Kurds are mainly discussed within the meta-themes of “Kurdish Issue” and “Defining Kurdishness”, respectively. The Kurdish Issue consists of State Oppression/Tyranny, Turkish-Kurdish Relations, the Kurdish question/problem, and Conflict & Violence themes, respectively. On the other hand, Defining Kurdishness consists of the Kurds, the Ignored, the Ethnocultural Minority and the Subordinate Group themes, respectively. In this paper, we delve into a more elaborate picture of the results with examples from emerging themes and the transformation of these themes during the changing political atmosphere. We also address the relationship between authority/state and knowledge/academia in light of the hegemonic discourse of Turkishness in the Turkish Republic.
Primacy (and recency) effects in delayed recognition of items from instances of repeated events
Authors: Rubínová Eva , Price Heather L.
Published: August 2023

In repeated-event paradigms where participants are asked to recall details of a sequence of similar instances they viewed/experienced previously, more accurate details are typically recalled from the first and final instances (i.e., long-term primacy and recency effects). Participants likely encode distinct attributes of details of the boundary instances that subsequently facilitate source monitoring. To date, most repeated event research has measured memory performance via free-/cued-recall paradigms; we examined delayed memory for repeated events using the recognition paradigm. In two preregistered experiments, participants viewed four videos, and after a delay completed a recognition task. In Experiment 1 (N = 168, between-subjects), participants decided whether an item was old (i.e., presented in any video) or new, or whether an item was presented in video 1/2/3/4 or was new. In Experiment 2 (N = 160, within-subjects), the old/new decision was followed by an instance attribution decision. Old items were recognized faster in the old/new task compared to the instance-attribution task. In the instance-attribution task, items from the boundary instances were accurately attributed faster compared to items from the middle instances. We found further evidence for primacy (and recency) effects in measures of confidence, memory judgments, recognition accuracy and discriminability, and confidence-accuracy calibration.
Gender-responsive budgeting in the Philippines: Comparative review of best practices and challenges
Authors: Moreno Frede G.
Published: August 2023

This study focuses on the implementation of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) in the Philippines, particularly in Region IX. The study provides a comparative review of the impacts of GRB on the different LGUs in the region. Through case studies on the performance of Zamboanga Peninsula and Zamboanga City in implementing GRB, as well as the most and least compliant municipalities in the region, the study identifies best practices and challenges in GRB implementation. It recommends ten strategies to improve GRB implementation, including developing a gender-responsive budget manual, strengthening gender analysis and planning, and increasing the participation of women in the budget process. The study also emphasizes the importance of political will, leadership, and capacity-building to achieve successful GRB implementation. The study contributes to the literature on GRB in the Philippines, particularly in the context of regional implementation. It highlights the need for further research and evaluation to enhance the effectiveness of GRB in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. The study also emphasizes the significance of adopting a feminist public administration perspective in GRB implementation, which emphasizes the role of government in addressing gender inequalities and promoting women's rights.
Impact of the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act on single-parent households in Zamboanga City, Philippines: A policy analysis
Authors: Legarde Lean Monique
Published: August 2023

The study aims to provide a comprehensive policy review by analyzing the effects of the legislation on various dimensions of single-parent households' well-being. The study assessed the implementation of the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, its effectiveness in providing support to single parents, and its influence on different aspects such as economic stability, access to education, healthcare, and social support networks. The findings reveal that the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act has made significant contributions to improving the socio-economic conditions of single-parent households. It has facilitated access to financial assistance, educational opportunities, and social services. Moreover, the Act has enhanced the well-being and resilience of single parents, empowering them to overcome challenges and cope with their responsibilities effectively. However, certain areas require attention to maximize the Act's potential impact. These include the need for improved coordination among government agencies, enhanced awareness of available support programs, and the development of targeted interventions to address specific challenges faced by single parents. The research findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to further refine and strengthen the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. The study underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and responsive policy adjustments to ensure continuous support and meaningful outcomes for single-parent households in Zamboanga City and beyond.
Improving the market for livestock production households to alleviate food insecurity in the Philippines
Authors: Duong Thi Minh Phuong , SARI NI PUTU WULAN PURNAMA , Mazenda Adrino , Le Tam-Tri , Nguyen Minh-Hoang , Vuong Quan-Hoang
Published: August 2023

Food security is one of the major concerns in the Philippines. Although livestock and poultry production accounts for a significant proportion of the country’s agricultural output, smallholder households are still vulnerable to food insecurity. The current study aims to examine how livestock production and selling difficulties affect smallholder households’ food-insecure conditions. For this objective, Bayesian Mindsponge Framework (BMF) analytics was employed on a dataset of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM) system. We found that production and selling difficulties significantly adversely affect food insecurity in the Philippines. However, their effects vary according to the severity of food insecurity. In particular, production and selling difficulties affect the households’ likelihood of eating less healthy and nutritious food equally. However, the production difficulties have more negligible impacts on the possibility of skipping meals and even ambiguous impacts on the likelihood of not eating for a whole day compared to the effects of selling difficulties. Moreover, we also found that the market plays a crucial role in facilitating not only livestock trading but also livestock production (e.g., purchase of feed and medicines). Based on these findings, we suggest that the livestock market needs to be expanded and regulated to maintain the balancing prices between livestock products and products and services used for livestock production, and facilitate the product-exchanging mechanism.
The AI classification (access and invasiveness) of medical procedures to clarify non-invasive from different forms of minimally invasive and open surgery
Authors: Whiteley Mark Steven , Davey Sienna Esme , Placzek Gabriel Mark
Published: August 2023

Background: The rapid development of less invasive and traumatic medical procedures has resulted in a mixture of terms used to describe them, without any agreed definition for each. This is confusing to both medical professionals and patients and can lead to unrealistic patient expectations. The aim of this paper is to show the current confused nomenclature and to suggest a new, simple classification based on access and invasiveness that can be applied to any medical procedure.Methods: We performed an online search for definitions for “non-invasive”, “non-surgical”, “minimally invasive”, “minimal access”, “pinhole”, “keyhole”. We then searched peer reviewed medical papers (PRMPs) and patient facing websites (PFWs) for the following index procedures, to see which of the original 6 terms were used to describe them: transvaginal ultrasound, sclerotherapy for leg veins, botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, endovenous thermal ablation, laparoscopic gall-bladder removal.Results: We found a wide variety of definitions for each of the initial terms. In both PRMPs and PFWs, there were a variety of terms used for each index procedure (ie: transvaginal ultrasound, injections of sclerotherapy, botulinum toxin or dermal fillers being both “non-invasive” and “minimally invasive”) showing confusion in the classification of procedures. We suggested the “AI Classification” based on Access (A – none, B – natural orifice or C – penetrating an epithelial surface) and Invasiveness (1 – none, 2 – surface damage, 3 – needle =< 21G, 4 – cannula >21G but not a surgical trocar, 5 – surgical trocars or small incisions, 6 – incisions).Conclusion: The current confusion of terms used for procedures that are less invasive than the open surgical alternatives leads to confusion and possible false patient expectations. We have proposed the AI classification that can be applied easily to any procedure, giving a uniform classification for medical professionals and patients to understand.
Child pornography in Zamboanga City, Philippines: Prevention strategies and risk management
Authors: Zabala Cedrick
Published: August 2023

This research paper investigates the alarming issue of child pornography in Zamboanga City, Philippines, and assesses the efficacy of prevention strategies and risk management measures in place. The study employs a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to present a thorough analysis of the prevailing situation. The research findings reveal a distressing prevalence of child pornography within the city, highlighting the urgency of implementing effective preventive measures. Active surveillance of online platforms, social media networks, and peer-to-peer networks demonstrated that a significant proportion of child exploitation materials originate from within Zamboanga City itself. Parents and caregivers of children in the region underscored the importance of parental supervision and awareness of online activities. The study found that families with open communication and parental involvement were better equipped to safeguard their children from potential risks. Furthermore, this research identifies the critical role of schools in promoting digital literacy and educating students about the dangers of online exploitation. Data from school-based workshops and awareness campaigns demonstrated a positive impact on students' knowledge and their ability to recognize and report inappropriate online behavior. Based on these empirical findings, this study recommends a multi-faceted approach to tackle child pornography in Zamboanga City. A comprehensive strategy encompassing enhanced law enforcement, community engagement, parental education, and school-based interventions is essential to mitigate the prevalence of child exploitation.
Tuổi lên 7 của ngài Bói Cá
Authors: Tri Nguyen Phuong
Published: August 2023

Nay đã lỡ qua mất sinh nhật chia tay 6 tuổi của Bói Cá. Đó là nhằm ngày 10-5-2017, là ngày khai trương trang Khoảng Lặng của tờ điện tử Kinh tế và Dự báo. Truyện đầu tiên có nhan đề là “Kế hoạch hoàn hảo”, trên tập v50, số 13 của năm, đánh số liên tiếp (serial) 653. Số trang là 66 [1].
Pilgrimage tourism: A case study of Fort Pilar Shrine in Zamboanga City, Philippines
Authors: Tendero Emerissa Jane
Published: August 2023

This research examines the phenomenon of pilgrimage tourism through a case study of the Fort Pilar Shrine in Zamboanga City, Philippines. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to investigate the factors contributing to the popularity of the shrine as a pilgrimage destination and analyze the socio-economic impacts it generates. The findings indicate that religious motivations, historical significance, and cultural experiences emerge as the key drivers attracting pilgrims to Fort Pilar Shrine. Furthermore, the shrine's economic significance is evident, as it contributes to job creation, income generation, and local business development. The study underscores the importance of strategic planning and sustainable management in pilgrimage tourism destinations. It highlights the need for improved infrastructure, visitor services, and marketing efforts to enhance the overall visitor experience. Moreover, community involvement and stakeholder collaboration emerge as critical factors for the long-term success and sustainability of pilgrimage sites. The research findings have practical implications for policymakers, local communities, and tourism authorities. By understanding the factors that attract pilgrims and the potential socio-economic benefits, decision-makers can develop effective strategies to harness the full potential of pilgrimage tourism. This study contributes to the broader understanding of pilgrimage tourism dynamics and offers insights for the sustainable development of similar sites worldwide
Exploring the viability of Smart Public Universities in the Philippines’ Zamboanga Peninsula Region
Authors: Sulasula Josephine
Published: August 2023

This research examines the viability of implementing Smart Public Universities (i.e., State Universities and Colleges [SUCs]) in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study investigates the current technological infrastructure, digital literacy levels, and public opinion regarding the integration of smart technologies in higher education institutions. The research also evaluates the potential benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of smart technologies in public universities, focusing on improved access to education, enhanced learning experiences, and increased institutional efficiency. The results reveal that a majority of respondents possess basic digital literacy skills, while a smaller percentage demonstrate proficiency in utilizing advanced technologies. The findings suggest the need for comprehensive digital skills development programs to bridge the existing gap. Through interviews with university administrators, it was identified that the key benefits of implementing smart technologies include increased student engagement, expanded access to educational resources, and streamlined administrative processes. However, concerns related to infrastructure limitations and data privacy and security were also expressed. Thus, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, university administrators, and other stakeholders in Zamboanga Peninsula, guiding them in making informed decisions regarding the integration of smart technologies in public universities. The findings underscore the importance of investing in digital literacy programs, ensuring robust infrastructure, and implementing effective data protection measures to maximize the potential of Smart Public Universities.
MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN ADALAH PEMBERIAN ALLAH
Authors: Harahap Ramli
Published: August 2023

Minggu ini kita akan memasuki Minggu kesembilan setelah Trinitatis. Dalam Minggu ini kita akan membahas tema “Makanan dan Minuman adalah Pemberian ALLAH”. Tema ini dilatarbelakangi keinginan orang banyak untuk mendengar dan disembuhkan oleh Yesus. Orang banyak yang datang mencari Yesus memiliki berbagai alasan. Beberapa mungkin ingin mendengarkan pengajaran-Nya tentang Kerajaan Allah dan belajar tentang iman. Yang lain mungkin datang untuk mencari kesembuhan dari berbagai penyakit dan kondisi fisik. Kehadiran Yesus menawarkan harapan dan pengharapan bagi mereka yang bermacam-macam kebutuhan.
The Study of Progress: Entropy, Complexity, and the Great Filter
Authors: Angelov Boyan
Published: August 2023

Numerous stumbling blocks are standing in the way of the progress of human civilization. They exist in various domains, including our environment, society and economy, and science and technology. The root cause of those issues can be traced to their complexity. The inability of humans to manage it can lead to a Great Filter event. This essay provides the context for this hypothesis based on historical and physical terms, supporting it with a humanistic and anthropocentric view, concluding with potential future perspectives.
Marine zooplankton acclimated to geological warming but face limits by the next century
Authors: Ying Rui , Monteiro Fanny , Wilson Jamie , Schmidt Daniela
Published: August 2023

Climate changes have threatened marine organisms causing migrations, biomass reduction and extinctions. However, the capacity of marine species to adapt or acclimate to these changes remains poorly constrained in both geological and anthropogenic timescales. Such uncertainty makes modelling past and future ocean biodiversity and ecosystem functions challenging, particularly for the plankton community transferring energy to the whole ocean food web. Here, we use both fossil record observations and a global trait-based plankton model to show that spinose (symbiont and non-symbiont) foraminifera ecogroups acclimated to the slow deglacial transition from the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM, 21 ka) to the pre-industrial period. Non-spinose (non-symbiont) foraminifera kept the same thermal preference. Our study thus provides the first evidence that marine plankton can acclimate during the last deglacial warming, which we confirm by re-analyzing a longer-term global fossil observation (600 ka). However, when forcing the trait-based plankton model with rapid transient warming to next century, our model suggests that the acclimation capacity of these ecogroups is saturating. Foraminifera are projected to migrate poleward, dropping their global biomass by 2.5-12.2% by 2100 relative to 2022 (depending on the warming scenarios). Our study highlights the impact of warming timescale on determining plankton acclimation and migration. Anthropogenic warming is modifying the long-term acclimation pattern of marine zooplankton and causing species distributional change, biodiversity loss, and decreasing fishery production, which could worsen considering the effects of ocean acidification and symbiont bleaching.
Revisiting the hypothesis of ideophones as windows to language evolution: The human self-domestication perspective
Authors: Di Paola Giovanna , Progovac Ljiljana , Benítez-Burraco Antonio
Published: August 2023

Abstract Ideophones stand out as promising constructions to be considered as linguistic “fossils”. Allegedly, this is due to some of their distinctive features, including their sound-symbolic nature, ample use of reduplication, reliance on the simplest combinatorial processes, attachment to emotional content, and presumed bootstrapping effects on language acquisition. These features might exhibit some continuity with primate communication systems, including the reported co-occurrence with gestures. Given that the nature and complexity of ideophones in modern languages can vary significantly from culture to culture, in this paper, we focus on their links with cross-modality, and ultimately, on how they are processed by the brain and how our brain evolved. We embed our analysis in the framework of the human self-domestication (HSD) hypothesis, according to which human evolution was characterized by a gradual decrease in reactive aggression, this impacting on our cognitive and behavioural features. Our framework implicates the cortico-striatal brain networks, whose enhanced connectivity is a mechanism for both the suppression of reactive aggression, and for cross-modality and language processing more generally. In conclusion, even though present-day ideophones can certainly show many new complexities, some of their most basic features can be reconstructed as approximations of early, creative uses of language.
Understanding the psychosis spectrum using a hierarchical model of social cognition
Authors: Williams Trevor , Pinkham Amy , Mittal Vijay A.
Published: August 2023

Background and Hypothesis: Social cognitive impairments are central to psychosis, including lower severity psychosis like experiences (PLEs). Nonetheless, progress has been hindered by social cognition’s poorly defined factor structure, as well as a limited work examining the specificity of social cognitive impairment to psychosis. The present study examined how PLEs relate to social cognition in the context of other psychopathology dimensions, using a hierarchical factors approach to social cognition.Study Design: Online community participants (N = 1026) completed psychosis, autism, and personality disorder questionnaires, as well as three social cognitive tasks that varied in methodology (vignette vs. video) and construct (higher- vs. lower-level social cognition). Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were used model social cognition, with the best models being examined in association to PLEs and psychopathology dimensions.Study Results: EFA and CFA supported a hierarchical model of social cognition, with two higher-order factors emerging: verbal/vignette task methodology and a multimethod general social cognition factor. These higher-order factors accounted for task-level associations to psychopathology, with relations to positive symptoms (r = .23) and antagonism (r = .28). After controlling for other psychopathology, positive symptoms were most clearly related to tasks with verbal methodology (β = -0.34).Conclusions: These results suggest that broad social cognitive processes and method effects may account for many previous findings in psychosis and psychopathology research. Additionally, accounting for broad social cognitive impairment may yield insights into more specific social cognitive processes as well.
The mathematical unified dynamic model: motivation, behavior and personality
Authors: Chuang Gao , Ma Anran , Shiyin Kang , Delidaer
Published: August 2023

Driving force arises from the information interaction of two or more dynamics factors. In human processing, the driving factors such as stimulation, desire or need, knowledge, muscle tension, bio?logical organism operation and their association were studied in depth. Various phenomenological hypothesis theories have been established to solve the problem of dynamics, such as Lewin’s force field, psychodynamics, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model, emotion model, attention model and personality traits. However, the coherent mathematical unified framework of psychological force has not yet been achieved. Prior to this, we proposed the psychological force formula and the behavior pattern formula. In this paper, we try to use these formulas to link the dynamic phenomenon model together and form a deductive framework. If so, it indicates a breakthrough of mathematical deduction in psychodynamics. And the causality of functional level and its mathematical expression will be established in psychology. This will be a revolution to push unified psychology from the stage of experimental phenomenology to the stage of mathematical hypothesis.
Development of Gaming Disorder: Underlying Risk Factors and Complex Temporal Dynamics
Authors: Martončik Marcel , Ropovik Ivan , Adamkovic Matus
Published: August 2023

Empirical studies on gaming disorder (GD) predominantly employ cross-sectional designs, offering limited insights into the development of GD. The existing longitudinal studies on the risk factors of GD often yield contradictory results and typically rely solely on baseline data to predict future states. The present study was specifically designed to describe and link developmental changes in risk factors and symptoms of GD. We surveyed a sample of intensively playing digital game players (N = 1,320) across three data collection waves over a span of six months. The survey incorporated four different GD operationalizations and considered 11 previously identified risk and protective factors. We found that (1) trends in individual levels of stress, internet addiction, ADHD, and aggression/hostility were associated with the development of GD. (2) Internet addiction, social media addiction, escape motive, and anxiety showed consistent baseline connections to GD trends. (3) Notably, no differences were observed among participants' latent classes with distinct GD trajectories in terms of gender, age, gaming time, or the proportion of multiplayer gameplay. (4) GD symptoms exhibited slight but consistent negative aggregate trends. Participants with higher baseline GD levels generally displayed smaller shifts over time, suggesting the temporal stability of high symptom levels.
Hiperconectividade e Direito à Desconexão
Authors: Carrilho Selma , Gabriel Hélia , Van Braekel Joana , Pereira Sofia , Amaral Tânia
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO Jantares de família interrompidos, férias interpeladas com e-mails de trabalho, crianças que questionam incessantemente os pais acerca da continuidade do trabalho dado o avançado da hora… esta é a realidade que pode ser experienciada hoje. O desenvolvimento das tecnologias da informação e comunicação e a facilidade de acesso a estas, tornam os funcionários cada vez mais próximos do trabalho, ainda que de forma digital. Existirão benefícios? Existirão consequências negativas? Poderá́ tornar-se esta situação num fator de risco psicossocial? Estará a legislação adequada à realidade atual? Está definido e regulamentado o direito à desconexão? Com a realização do presente artigo de opinião, pretende-se refletir acerca das metodologias e técnicas de avaliação dos riscos presentes no local de trabalho, bem como conhecer o estado da arte relativamente ao direito à desconexão e as técnicas e metodologias de avaliação do risco psicossocial resultante da hiperconectividade laboral.
COVID-19 em Profissionais de Saúde- retrato inicial de um Hospital Central
Authors: Pita Dina , Claudino Maria , Meneses Carlos , Rodrigues Miguel , Manzano Maria , Ramos Maria
Published: August 2023

Introduction In December 2019, COVID-19, disease caused by the new coronavirus– severe acute respiratory syndrome 2, was reported for the first time in China. In Portugal, the first two cases were flagged on 2nd of March 2020. On the 11nd of March, World Health Organization declared the disease as a global pandemic. This study outlines the COVID-19 confirmed cases, contributing for the establishment of more efficient prevention measures. Methods An observational study including all health professionals from a Central Hospital with a positive case between the 2nd of March 2020 and the 31st of December 2020 was carried out. The data obtained was processed and analyzed using the Microsoft Excel software. Results 723 professionals were infected and a peak of cases was verified in March and December. The frequency on cases was higher in females (76%) and professionals up to 45 years old. The highest number of cases occurred amongst nurses and the most affected medical departments were internal medicine, emergency, infectious diseases and surgery. The majority of cases were symptomatic at the time of diagnosis. Out of the full sample, five professionals required hospitalization and one of which died. Discussion and conclusions Accordingly to this study, the frequency of COVID-19 cases amongst health professionals seems to be considerably higher than the general population. The results seem to suggest that the implementation of period testing protocols over health professionals, above all in services with higher risk of infection or/and more vulnerable patients, might be beneficial, whilst contributing for the control of asymptomatic cases and hence breaking potential transmission chains. Key words: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; health professionals, pandemic, occupational health, work medicine.
Cancro da Tiroide associado ao Trabalho
Authors:   508592151, Santos Mónica , Almeida Armando , Lopes Catarina
Published: August 2023

Introduction/framework/objectives The study of cancer and work-related etiology has been increasing, revealing some associations with previously undervalued occupational risk factors. In this sense, it is legitimate to find out whether Thyroid Cancer can be associated with certain occupational characteristics, so that occupational health and safety teams can effectively carry out its work. Thus, the aim of this review is to gather as much scientific evidence on the phenomenon as possible, to promote a healthier and safer work environment. Methodology This is a bibliographic review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content In recent decades, this pathology has increased to about three times more, becoming one of the most frequent in some countries, which may be associated with the existence of greater medical surveillance and more regular auxiliary diagnostic exams, not least because most of the lesions detected are increasingly small and premature: although other researchers consider that the increase in incidence is real, due to ionizing radiation and worsening of the Body Mass Index. Discussion and Conclusions The work circumstances that seem to be more associated are ionizing radiation, as well as some dust and chemical agents present in demolition areas/collapsed buildings and/or mercury, although without full consensus among researchers. It will be necessary to carry out further studies to prove the etiology of work origin, which will only be possible if the Occupational Health and Safety teams are aware of the problem and carry out epidemiological studies to investigate this potential causality. Keywords: thyroid cancer, ionizing radiation, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.
Cancro de Fígado associado ao Trabalho
Authors:   508592151, Santos Mónica , Almeida Armando , Lopes Catarina
Published: August 2023

Introduction/framework/objectives Some studies alert to the possibility that the incidence of Liver Cancer is increased in workers of some professional sectors. This information is, however, still very scarce, and may not be available for occupational health teams to be able to take measures in higher risk workplaces or study the incidence of this phenomenon. Thus, the objective of this work was to summarize the most relevant data about occupational risk factors for liver cancer. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Liver Cancer is the fifth or sixth most common worldwide and the second most deadly, with around 750,000 cases/year. 80% of cases occur in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and only 8% occur in developed countries. At an occupational level, there may be a relationship with exposure to Aflotoxins, Pesticides, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Vinyl Chloride and some viruses. Discussion and Conclusions There is some evidence that liver cancer may be associated with contact with some chemical and biological agents, however it is still not possible to irrefutably establish their relationship with work environments. The statistics shown in this study do not reveal data from Portugal, so it would be interesting to get to know the national reality better and to find out the existence of relationships between cases of liver oncological disease and their workplaces. KEYWORDS: liver cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.
Suporte Básico de Vida no Local de Trabalho: estratégias e programas de empoderamento
Authors: Patrício Rebeca , Costa Tânia
Published: August 2023

Introduction The literature highlights the importance of training the basic life support, also in the occupational context, since although most organizations are not prepared, an average of 10,000 cardiorespiratory arrests occur per year in the workplace. From here emerges the need for companies to empower workers to respond quickly and effectively, at least until the arrival of differentiated help. Objectives Identify the strategies and programmes that, in an occupational context, enable workers to intervene in the face of a cardiorespiratory arrest. Methodology Systematic review of the literature according to the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute. As inclusion criteria, we defined studies available in full and free text, published from 2002 in Portuguese, English and German. The research was carried out during the month of November 2022 through the EbscoHost using the databases Cinahl with Full Text, Medline with Full Text, MedicLatina, Nursing & Allied Health Collection: Comprehensive and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The research equation was used: (programs or interventions or strategies or education) AND (workplace or work environment or work spaces or office or job) AND (basic life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR) AND (occupational health and safety) NOT (healthcare or health care or hospital or health services or health facilities). Results Ten articles identified strategies and programs that enable workers to act in a cardiac arrest. The results attest to the importance of simulation, including using virtual and augmented reality, demonstration, role-playing, gamification, the use of mobile applications due to their accessibility and ease of use, theoretical face-to-face sessions and practices in groups and individuals with trained instructors ensuring feedback, offering a kit of materials with instructions and also involving community resources and all hierarchical levels of the companies. Options such as dissemination of statistical data, testimony from occupational health professionals and survivors can be useful as awareness-raisers. Conclusion It reinforces the need to implement training programs and strategies for workers that are effective and allow for improved outcomes in the event of cardiorespiratory arrests. It is believed that organizations that are committed to promoting a safe environment and empowering their workers, assuming this social responsibility, can have positive impacts for all stakeholders, for the company itself and for society in general, as they contribute to the resource management. Keywords: Community Participation; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Health strategies; Review.
Cancro Testicular associado ao Trabalho
Authors:   508592151, Santos Mónica , Almeida Armando , Lopes Catarina
Published: August 2023

Introduction/framework/objectives Testicular Cancer usually appears at earlier ages than other oncological pathologies, therefore, it is more likely to be diagnosed in the active population. It is suspected that part of the cases may have an occupational etiology, so it will be relevant to develop efforts for its early diagnosis and prevention. In this sense, this review intends to highlight the most relevant publications on the subject, to facilitate the work of occupational health teams. Methodology The research and bibliographic review were carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content It is most frequent in developed countries; corresponds to 1% of all cancers diagnosed in men, considering all age groups. Incidences have been increasing to nearly double over the last four decades in most countries, possibly due to some occupational and/or environmental exposures. Discussion and Conclusions Occupational issues that seem to be more related to this cancer are contact with some chemical agents (namely pesticides, asbestos, solvents and heavy metals); as well as ionizing radiation. Thus, some of the most relevant sectors will be agriculture, civil construction, demolitions, industry with the production of chemical agentes, paper and plastics, laundries and firefighters. It would be relevant for some Occupational Health and Safety teams to dedicate some time to investigating these issues, enhancing global scientific knowledge on this topic and, in particular, deepening the national level (global incidence, more relevant sectors/professions/tasks, as well as collective and individual protection measures most used and effective). KEYWORDS: testicular cancer, asbestos, pesticides, occupational health, occupational medicine, occupational safety.
Cancro do Pulmão associado ao Trabalho
Authors:   508592151, Santos Mónica , Almeida Armando , Lopes Catarina
Published: August 2023

Introduction/framework/objectives Lung Cancer is fairly common and usually very lethal. Part of the cases seems to have an occupational etiology, so it will be relevant for professionals in the area to have some notions on the subject. The aim of this review was to summarize what was most recent and pertinent published on this subject. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content It is the deadliest cancer worldwide; it is the most frequent in males and the third most prevalent in females. Some researchers consider that it is possible that some hormonal issues can boost the number of cases in females. In this last ones, the most frequent is adenocarcinoma, less associated with tobacco. It is believed that the occupational origin can explain almost a third of the cases. In this context, asbestos are the most relevant factor (responsible for 55 to 85% of cases with occupational etiology), according to some authors. Discussion and Conclusions In the literature, there is reasonable evidence that Lung Cancer is more likely to occur in situations where there is exposure to Radon, Asbestos/Silica, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Fiberglass, Diesel, Aluminum, Sulfur Dioxide and/or Particulate Matter. Thus, some of the professional sectors highlighted in this context will be Construction (General and Naval), Foundries and Mines. Despite this, there is little available literature that demonstrates the study of this phenomenon in national companies, so it would be relevant for some Occupational Health and Safety teams to dedicate some time to investigating these issues, enhancing global scientific knowledge on this topic and, in particular, epidemiologically characterizing the national panorama (incidence, most affected sectors/professions/tasks, as well as most used and/or effective collective and individual protection measures). Keywords: lung cancer, asbestos, silica, radon, occupational health, occupational medicine and occupational security.
Pitiríase Liquenoide e Vacina contra o Vírus Influenza- um raro efeito
Authors: Pita Dina , Avelar Alina , Ramos Maria , Manzano Maria
Published: August 2023

INTRODUCTION The infection by the Influenza virus is considered a public health problem, causing severe illness and death, above all, in high-risk population. The vaccination against Influenza has proved to be effective in protecting patients and health professionals from nosocomial infections and in reducing absenteeism due to illness. Pityriasis Lichenoides represent a group of inflammatory skin diseases with a variable clinical spectrum. Cases of Pityriasis Lichenoides related to vaccination are rare, therefore, this work represents an opportunity to report about this syndrome, whilst contributing to the identification and clarification of one of the possible adverse effects of vaccination against Influenza. CASE DESCRIPTION We report a case of 59-years-old health professional man, who attended an Occupational Medicine consultation due to the arising of a three days evolution erythematous papules on the trunk, abdomen and upper limbs, associated with pruritus, after carrying out Influenza vaccine (Influvac TetraÒ), as part of the seasonal flu vaccination program at the Occupational Health Service. The diagnosis of Pityriasis Lichenoides induced by the Influenza vaccine was considered due to the clinical and histopathological data. DISCUSSION Amongst the general literature, there are few reported cases of Pityriasis Lichenoides in connection with Influenza vaccination. The most frequently associated vaccines are the anti-measles, anti-mumps, and anti-rubella, and only one case is reported with direct link to the vaccine against Influenza. The article has the particularity of focusing on a case over a health professional which carries a greater risk of exposure to the virus, resulting from professional activity. Nevertheless, is a chronic patient (diabetic) and at a higher risk of serious illness/complications. CONCLUSIONS Despite being a rare syndrome, we emphasize the right for a correct recognition, diagnosis and approach to this disease. Furthermore, the adherence to Influenza vaccination is strongly linked to the fear of adverse effects, which makes it crucial to train professionals involved in Influenza vaccination for correct counseling and follow-up in the vaccination process. KEY WORDS: Influenza, Vaccine, Pityriasis Lichenoides, Health-care Worker, Occupational Health, Work Medicine.