bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of repetitive different jump pre-conditioning activities on post activity performance enhancement
Authors: Kale Mehmet , Yol Yeliz , Tolali Ali Berkat , Ayaz Ezgi
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of repetitive different jump pre-conditioning activities on post activity performance enhancement (PAPE).
Methods: Twenty-six male sports science faculty students who were physically active between the ages of 18-22 to participate in the study were divided into a squat jump group (SJG) (n= 14, age 20.0 ± 1.3 year, height: 175.1 ± 6.7 cm, body weight: 71.9 ±
6.9 kg) and a countermovement jump group (CMJG) (n= 12, age 20.1 ± .9 year, height: 175.3 ± 7.9 cm, body weight: 71.3 ± 8.2 kg). Squat jump (SJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) tests were performed before the pre-conditioning activity, 4 min and 10 min after the pre-conditioning activity. SJG performed SJ and CMJG performed CMJ as the pre-conditioning activity with three reps. One-way repeated measures ANOVA was performed to determine the PAPE effect of pre-conditioning activities, SJ and CMJ on the variables flight time (FT), jump height (JH) and power (P) in SJ and CMJ tests after 4 min and 10 min. Significance level was taken as P< .05.
Results: Statistically significant differences were found as PAPE effect in SJ test FT, JH and P variables in the SJG at 4 min and 6 min after the pre-conditioning activity SJ (F(2;12)= 10.607; P= .002, η2= .639 for FT; F(2;12)= 9.323; P= .004, η2= .608 for JH and
P). In CMJG, there were no statistically significant differences in PAPE effect in the CMJ test FT, JH, and P variables 4 min and 8 min after the pre-conditioning activity CMJ.
Conclusions: In conclusion, the time-dependent differences in SJ and CMJ performance of PAPE effects caused by repetitive pre-conditioning activities, SJ and CMJ, showed the importance of determining the exercises that will create a pre-conditioning and optimal rest periods for post-PAPE performance.
Keywords: Pre-conditioning activity, post activity performance enhancement, squat jump, counter-movement-jump
البناء التصويري لرمزية الماء في شعر نزار قباني
Authors:   جامعة القادسية/ كلية التربية, نور حليم عبد الحسين أ.د. حمزة فاضل يوسف
Published: January 2024

Waterscenes are one of the topics employed in poetic texts, as poets were inspired in their poetic texts when they took them as a refuge for their poetic symbols, either for interpretation, or to build a cinematic and dramatic world that represents the life that the poet seeks. Nizar Qabbani is considered one of the poets who employed the subject of water in his poetry, so he made of this subject a set of symbolic connotations and suggestions by making some individual and composite images, to draw distinct vital scenes whose significance varies from one text to another, so these water images were a living theater in which the elements of the image are manifested, ranging from the individual scene to the composite scene, to meet the dramatic scene with its water components, to be vibrant with symbolic connotations. Keywords: water, construction, art, photography, single, vehicle.
فاعلية التدريس بموقع padlet التعليمي في الثقافة الرقمية لدى طالبات الصف الخامس العلمي
Authors: مها رياض فهد أ.د محسن طاهر الموسوي
Published: January 2024

The current research aims to identify the effect Scientific research in teaching on the effectiveness of teaching in the College of Education The aim of the research was the experiment carried out on students of the fifth scientific grade in Al-Huda Preparatory School for Girls. A student in the control group and two groups were rewarded. To verify the hypothesis of the research, the two researchers prepared a measure of digital culture (48 items), and their validity and stability were verified after the end of the experiment. control group and in favor of the experimental group students. In light of the results, the researchers concluded that the teaching actor, on the padlet educational website in digital culture, is the fifth grade dye
Prototipo experimental para el aprendizaje de fenómenos ondulatorio
Authors: Vázquez Méndez Wilfredo , Cárdenas Rivera Vidal de Jesús , García Rivas Santos Hotoniel , Herrera Castrillo Cliffor Jerry
Published: January 2024

La Física es una de las ciencias en la que pocos estudiantes se sienten atraídos y motivados de manera intrínseca. Las razones son diversas, siendo una de ellas la escasa motivación extrínseca a consecuencia de ello se observa que tienen más dificultades en el aprendizaje de esta área. Por esta razón la presente investigación se desarrolló con el objetivo de diseñar y evaluar la eficacia de un prototipo práctico experimental que facilite el aprendizaje en contenidos de ondas mecánicas, sobre refracción y reflexión, mediante un estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo experimental, sobre una muestra de 8 estudiantes de undécimo grado y el  docente de área del colegio Ramón Alejandro Roque Ruiz, de la comunidad de Santa Isabel del municipio de Somoto, seleccionado con el muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple. Se utilizó tres instrumentos para la recolección de datos que fueron aplicados a estudiantes y el docente, los cuales son: el cuestionario, la prueba estandarizada y la guía de observación. Los resultados demuestran que los estudiantes mejoraron su nivel de aprendizaje sobre los fenómenos ondulatorios especialmente en el campo temático de refracción y reflexión de ondas mecánicas.
textualización y textualidad en la actividad investigativa
Authors: Acosta Melchor Brunihlda Ailly
Published: January 2024

El texto “La textualización y la textualidad en la actividad investigativa” aborda la complejidad de la actividad investigativa en el ámbito académico y laboral, destacando la importancia de la formación metodológica del docente como investigador. Se resalta que la investigación implica procesos clave como el planteamiento del problema, revisión de la literatura, diseño de la investigación, recolección y análisis de datos, interpretación de resultados, conclusiones y recomendaciones, así como la comunicación de los resultados. Se subraya la relevancia de la textualización y textualidad en la investigación, definiendo la textualización como el proceso de convertir información en forma escrita, destacando sus características como expresión escrita, organización coherente y adaptación al público. Se hace hincapié en que la textualización no es simplemente una transposición mecánica, sino un proceso consciente de selección, organización y adaptación para cumplir con las necesidades del medio escrito y del público. En cuanto a la textualidad se explora como el conjunto de características que definen un texto, incluyendo cohesión, coherencia, adecuación, culturalidad, integridad textual, organización, creatividad textual, significación y claridad. Estas características interactúan para formar un texto coherente y efectivo en aplicaciones específicas en el contexto investigativo, como el rigor científico, estructura formal, citas y referencias, objetividad, lenguaje técnico, metodología detallada, claridad en la presentación de datos y revisión por pares. Se destaca la interrelación entre textualización y textualidad en la actividad investigativa, subrayando que el investigador deber ser capaz de expresar claramente sus ideas, metodologías, resultados y conclusiones mediante una textualización cuidadosa que se adhiera a las normas de textualidad propias del ámbito académico. En conclusión, se enfatiza que tanto la creación textos a partir de datos y hallazgos (textualización) como las características que hacen que esos textos sean efectivos (textualidad) son fundamentales para la comunicación exitosa de la investigación.
Binder-Based Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils: A Review of Solidification/Stabilization Methods
Authors: Bilal Mehvish , Alshammari Ammar Mohammed , Ali Aaqib
Published: January 2024

Heavy metal contaminants are posing serious threats to the ecosystem and human beings. Such contaminants are produced by different human activities, including industry, farming, and mining. Treatment of heavy metal contaminants must be implemented by regulatory bodies to preserve the environment. Due to the stable form of metal contaminants, the solidification and stabilization treatment method is a proven technique to decrease the harm and stability of these pollutants. Stabilization can be achieved chemically using binders or mechanically by controlling the drainage conditions of contaminated land. Different binders to stabilize heavy metals are proposed in the literature, including Portland cement, calcium oxide, and fly ash. It is very important to classify stabilization binders based on their chemical class as organic or inorganic. Such classification facilitates a better evaluation of the binder efficiency with different metal contaminants. The current study provides an overall review of the different types of binders that can be used to stabilize the soil.
A New Benchmark on Machine Learning Methodologies for Hydrological Processes Modelling: A Comprehensive Review for Limitations and Future Research Directions
Authors: Yaseen Zaher Mundher
Published: January 2024

The best practice of watershed management is through the understanding of the hydrological processes. As a matter of fact, hydrological processes are highly associated with stochastic, non-linear, and non-stationary phenomena. Hydrological processes simulation and modeling are challenging issues in the domains of hydrology, climate and environment. Hence, the development of machine learning (ML) models for solving those complex hydrological problems took essential place over the past couple decades. It can be observed, hydrological data availability has increased remarkably, and thus computational resources has led to a resurgence in ML models’ development. It has been witnessed huge efforts on the hydrological processes modeling using the facility of ML models and several review researches have been conducted. Literature studies approved the capacity of ML models in the field of hydrology over the classical “traditional models” based on their forecastability, flexibility, precision, generalization, and modeling execution convergence speed. However, although several potential merits were observed in ML model’s development, several limitations are allied such as the interpretability of those black-box models, the practicality of the ML models in watershed management, and difficulty to explain the physical hydrological processes. In this survey, an exhibition for all the published review articles on the development of ML models for hydrological processes and recognize all the research gaps and potential research direction. The ultimate aim of the current survey is to establish a new milestone for the interested hydrology, environment and climate researchers on the applications of ML models.
An alarming prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) ESKAPE pathogens and other drug-resistant bacteria isolated from patients with bloodstream infections hospitalized at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Augustine F. F. , Mgaya X. M. , Yahya S. A. , Niccodem E. M. , Matee M. I.
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted between April and May 2023 at the Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania to determine the prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) ESKAPE, and other drug-resistant bacteria isolated from 856 patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs). The prevalence of BSIs was 37.3% (319/856), with 5% (17/319) of the patients having polymicrobial infections. The prevalence of BSIs was slightly greater among males (38.3%, 162/423) than females (36.3%, 157/433) (p= 0.585. Most of the infections occurred in children aged <1 year (45.3%, 149/329) or adults aged ≥61 years (45.7%, 37/81) (p= 0.001). Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) had significantly greater BSIs (44%; 113/258) than those admitted to other wards (34.4%; 206/599) (p= 0.006). The ESKAPE pathogens accounted for 43.28% of all the isolates, predominantly Staphylococcus aureus (16.4%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (9.25%), Acinetobacter spp. (6.86%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4.77%). The overall proportion of MDR bacteria was 83.8%, and 63.64% were resistant to more than four classes of antibiotics. Among the remaining strains, 23.4% of the ESKAPE pathogens and 10% of the MDR Enterobacterales were resistant to eight different classes of the tested antibiotics and were regarded as extensively drug-resistant (XDR). Resistance to 3rd generation cephalosporins was observed in 91% of the Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates and all the Enterobacter spp. The proportion of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was 71.4%. Based on these results, we strongly discourage empiric treatment of BSIs and recommend that laboratory results guide all prescriptions. Immediate action is undoubtedly needed to introduce rapid drug resistance tests and review the existing management guidelines.
Juhud al Mudarris Fi Tatwir Maharah al Qiroah Lada at Tollab I'idad al Lughah Fi Jami'ah as Sunnah al Islamiyah
Authors: Aziz Mahmul
Published: January 2024

هدف هذه الدراسة لمعرفة كيف جهود المدرس في تنمية قدرة  الطلاب بقراءة النصوص العربية، ثم كيف يتعامل المدرس مع بعض الطلاب الضعفاء في مهارة القراءة، وكيف جهود المدرس لإصلاح طلاقة القراءة وسلامة فهم المعاني (فهم المقروء). وأما منهج البحث المستخدم هو  منهج الكيفي الوصفي، والطريقة التي يستخدمها الباحث لجمع البيانات هي الملاحظة والمقابلة  والتوثيق، وخطة الآخر سبيل التثليث، بينما يقوم تحليل البيانات باستخدام طريقة التحليل الوصفي، ونتيجة البحث هي : إن جهود المدرس لترقية مهارة القراءة يكون استعداد المدرس قبل عملية الدراسة، تشجيع المدرس للطلاب ليتحمسوا في الدراسة والمراجعة وغيرها في الحياة اليومية حتى لا ينسى الطلاب ما درسوه في الفصل استخدام المدرس اللغة العربية عند التدريس وهذا يساعد الطلاب في ترقية مهارت اللغة.
Effect of Thumari Malahara in The Management of Post-debridement Wound of Fournier’s Gangrene
Authors: Paudel Dikshya , Dudhamal Tukaram Sambhaji , Bastakoti Kiran Kamal
Published: January 2024

Background: Despite improvements in surgical techniques, suture materials, and peri-operative care, acute wound failure or dehiscence remains a dreaded surgical complication. Factors contributing to wound failure include inadequate closure, local factors like infection, advanced age, obesity, malnutrition, and local surgical site infection or hematoma. Case details: A 59-year-old patient referred from Civil hospital to Shalya Tantra OPD seeking management of post debridement wound, on 15th day after secondary suture on debrided wound of Fournier’s Gangrene.
Material and Methods: Sutures from the dehisced wound (8×4×2 cm³) were removed and wound management was done by daily dressing with Normal Saline and packed with Thumari Malahara until complete healing. Triphala Guggulu 1gram three times daily and Isabgol husk 2 tablespoonsful at bedtime with lukewarm water was given for one month. The assessment was done on every 7th day on subjective criteria like Varna (Colour of margin & surrounding skin), Srava (Discharge), Vedana (Pain) and granulation tissue and objective criteria as Unit Healing Time (UHT).
 Results and discussion: Unit healing time was 0.437 days/cm³ with significant decrease in amount of discharge, pain etc. The wound healed completely within 4 weeks of treatment. During follow up for 60 days, no recurrence was noticed. Thumari known as Securinega leucopyrus is a potential drug for wound healing. Thumari in a Malahara formulation further aids in wound healing by maintaining moist environment in wound and penetrating drugs to deeper tissue.
Conclusion: This case demonstrates the significant wound healing effect of Thumari Malahara along with adjuvant Ayurveda medicines in the management of post debridement wound of Fournier’s Gangrene.
Comparative Review of the Three Avastha of Mind in Upanishads and Stages of Sleep
Authors: Basnet Prashant
Published: January 2024

Background: Upanishads describe the three avastha (states) of mind/consciousness as Jagrita, Swapna and Sushupti. Though the epistemology of the names of these states of mind is indicative of a wakeful to deep sleep states of mind, explanations in Upanishads make it clear that these are the states of spiritual consciousness. Stages of sleep have been studied elaborately over time. Polysomnographic and biological findings have helped to identify distinct stages of sleep.
Materials and Methods: This study is a sincere effort to comparatively find out any similarities or dissimilarities in the concept of these states of mind and stages of sleep in Upanishads and contemporary medical science literature respectively.
Results and Discussion: The mind differently functions and actualizes itself from gross to subtle things in the different avastha of mind. Interesting observations were found like states of mind were close to the measure of mindfulness index of mind. In the case of stages of sleep, different brain waves, activities of mind like cognition, memory and restoration of normalcy of brain tissues have been found to be happening to varying degrees in different stages.
Conclusion: Proper recommendations were made for the further studies to understand and validate the concept of states of mind and for the application of these concepts in the fields of sleep medicine and psychotherapy.
Risk of Developing Diabetes among Ayurveda Students using Indian Diabetes Risk Score
Authors: Bhusal Nirmal , Mangal Gopesh , Gupta Krishna
Published: January 2024

Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes reflects an increase in associated risk factors. Risks of the diabetes are among those with family history of diabetes, overweight or obese and people with moderate to high Indian Diabetic Risk Score (IDRS). There is a long asymptomatic prediabetic stage before the development of diabetes.
Materials and Methods: Present study was done on 300 students of National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur to screen those at risk of Diabetes among Ayurveda students by using IDRS. Age, sex, waist circumference, details of physical activities and family history of diabetes were recorded to calculate Indian Diabetic Risk Score (IDRS).
Results and Discussion: The mean IDRS score among female was 29.4 and among male was 27.8. 70.6% of the students had reported no family history of Diabetes. 35% of students did not follow regular physical exercise. The mean BMI of students in study was 22.38. 25.7% had either parent suffering from diabetes while 3.7% had both the parents suffering from diabetes. 60 percent were found in moderate risk group while 2.7 % were in high risk group on the basis of IDRS. The high prevalence among parents suggests that the number of students with moderate risk will come under high risk score once they turn to middle age above 35 years.
Conclusions: The majority of Ayurveda students were in the moderate risk group. IDRS which is easy, cost effective and reliable tool for early screening of diabetes and prediabetic population in developing countries can contribute towards screening and preventing diabetes.
Traditional uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Asparagus adscendens Roxb.: A Review
Authors: Das Karunesh Singh Patel , Kumari Gupta Rupam , Raut Gaurav , Patel Bishundayal Prasad
Published: January 2024

Background: Musali (Asparagus adscendens Roxb.) is a traditionally important medicinal plant of the family Asparagaceae. It is used worldwide to treat several ailments due to the presence of various bioactive constituents, mainly concentrated in the tubers of plants. It has been used since time immemorial as a popular drug for treating chronic leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, general weakness, diarrhea, dysentery, and pharmacological purposes like rejuvenation, aphrodisiac, etc. This review aimed to gather information on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Asparagus adscendens Roxb.
 
Materials and methods: Primarily, classical literatures of Ayurveda, including Brihat-trayi (greater triad), Laghu-trayi (lesser triad), and Nighantus (lexicons), were reviewed for the terms “Musali” and “Shweta Musali.". Establishing an overview, library resources, and online collections of books and original research articles, other online databases such as Pubmed Central, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, ERIC, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, DOAJ, JSTOR, Henari, Google Scholar, and NepJoL were explored with search words like “Musali”, “Safed Musali”, “Shweta Musali” “Asparagus adscendens”, botanical characteristics, traditional and contemporary uses, pharmacognosy, phytochemical constituents, pharmacology, agriculture, and miscellaneous aspects. Ethnobotanical reports, wet laboratory experiments, pharmacognostic characteristics, phytoconstituents, and pharmacology (experimental works and clinical trials) are selected to include in this review. Evidence-based papers from indexed sources were also considered.
Results and discussion: Asparagus adscendens has been used for the treatment of chronic leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, general weakness, diarrhea, dysentery, rejuvenation, and aphrodisiacs in Ayurveda by its various names and formulations since 1000 BC, the period of Agnivesa. This plant has great pharmacological actions such as antifertility, antioxidant, anthelminthic, antidiabetic, etc.
Conclusion: Musali has been a unique gift of nature to mankind since time immemorial.  It is a major ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations. It has several uses, including as a strong "Rasayana" (rejuvenator), a tonic and vitalizer that promotes health, a therapeutic remedy for prenatal and postnatal problems, a restorative agent that boosts immunity, and a strong aphrodisiac. It will take a number of scientific endeavors to investigate the pharmacological actions that are hidden and described in the classics. To assess the pharmacotherapeutics of Asparagus adscendens and provide a solid, evidence-based treatment, more clinical studies may be carried out.
Community Health Diagnosis: Participatory First Step Field Study in Primary Health among Deprived Community of Chandrapur Municipality of Madhesh Province in Nepal
Authors: Khayamali Renu , Patel Bisundayal Prasad , Prasad Shiv Mangal , Khayamali Rameswori , Subedi Jiba , Oli Nabin Prakash , Raut Gaurav
Published: January 2024

Background: Community health diagnosis is a continuous process which address the health challenges and needs of a particular community. The health needs of a community are ever changing process which evaluates the success of implementation of any health program as well as the development of the community. The public health is affected by the knowledge and practices of multiple factors like maternal and child health care, family welfare, personal hygiene and sanitation and available health infrastructure and services. These factors indicated the health status of the community. In our knowledge, there might be gap in delivering public health to the community. Hence, the study conducted to assess the different community health parameters of the selected area which included demographic data, maternal and child health, family welfare, daily activities (dinacharya), personal hygiene and sanitation, awareness of COVID-19 and vaccination and health institutions and facilities.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by face-to-face interview among the 229 household of ward 2 and 8 of Chandrapur Municipality, Rautahat district, Madhesh Province of Nepal, using semi-structured questionnaire with inclusion of community health parameters. The convenient sampling method was used for the study. Verbal informed consent was taken from the respondent as well as the local administrative office before commencing the study. The data was collected in the month of May, 2023.
Results and Conclusion: The result showed that the community health status of the study area was satisfactory but still there is huge gap between the needs, services and their utilization. Although maximum children are vaccinated according to EPI, unvaccinated children were also significantly present; whereas, though most of the people used latrine for defecation, open defecation still persisted and some resident still used mud/earth or ash or only water for hand washing. Similarly, in other health related behavior there persisted the unhealthy practices.
Conclusion: The various related stakeholder of the community should work efficiently to mitigate the gap between health problems and needs in the community. The health program should be specially planned, implemented and analyzed in the deprived and marginalized area of the society to address the disparity in the social, economic and health needs.
Quick Response Code Technology-based Contact Tracing Solutions to Mitigate Epidemic Outbreaks: A Review
Authors: Adikpe Agburu O. , Agbon Ezekiel E. , Giwa Abdulkadir M. , Adeyemo Habib T. , Adegoke Moses A. , Njoku Franklin C.
Published: January 2024

Several epidemics and pandemics have plagued humanity over the years; however, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic revealed humanity's lack of preparedness for epidemics and pandemic outbreaks. Although several approaches have been proposed, designed, and implemented during and post-COVID-19 by researchers to deal with future epidemic outbreaks, there is a need for lightweight technology solutions to develop technology-based contact tracing (TCT) solutions. Quick response (QR) codes can be considered a lightweight technology as they provide environmentally friendly solutions with flexible applications across industries. They also enable contactless interactions and transactions, which is essential for the health and safety of users in the event of an epidemic. To the best of our knowledge, there exists a few pieces of literature that solely discuss and review the QR code-based TCT solutions adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, this work explores the QR code for its potential and use as a TCT approach. On this premise, this review discusses factors influencing QR code-based CT and further discusses existing QR code-based techniques for mitigating epidemic outbreaks. Additionally, the hybridization of QR code-based techniques with other TCT solutions has limited discussions that solely focus on QR code-based techniques; as such, QR code-based techniques are compared against other technologies adopted for TCT. The review recommends possible solutions to address the challenges in utilizing QR code-based solutions as it concludes the review.
Unravelling the unseen threat of polyhydramnios in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: A case report
Authors: A Wahab Syamimi Nadiah , Said Abdul Hadi , Wan Ismail Wan Hasmawati
Published: January 2024

Polyhydramnios is defined as an increase in the amount of amniotic fluid during pregnancy. This article presents the case of a 35-year-old G4P3 lady at 28 weeks of gestation with suboptimised gestational diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Routine transabdominal ultrasound showed the presence of polyhydramnios, initially thought to be due to suboptimal glucose control. Further evaluation revealed a congenital diaphragmatic hernia with multiple soft markers. Identifying the underlying causes of polyhydramnios can be challenging in primary care settings, which can be attributed to various factors. Although primary care medical officers may not be required to perform detailed scans, they have a crucial role in identifying gross foetal abnormalities. This study highlights the potential for missed diagnoses in primary care settings and the importance of comprehensive prenatal assessments to ensure early detection and appropriate management of polyhydramnios-related conditions in women with GDM.
Patterns of dyslipidemia and its associated factors among prediabetic subjects. A cross-sectional study at a primary care clinic
Authors: Siddiqui Sania , Harun Sabariah Noor , Ghadzi Siti Maisharah Sheikh , Abdul Wahid Normala , Hassan Azima , Zainal Hadzliana
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Diabetes is closely linked to cardiovascular diseases, with diabetic dyslipidaemia serving as an established marker of the acceleration of complications, contributing to an increased cardiovascular risk among patients. Timely detection and early characterization of lipid abnormalities can help clinicians in implementing effective preventive measures. This study aimed to determine the patterns and associated factors of dyslipidaemia among Malaysian subjects with borderline diabetes.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among subjects with borderline diabetes aged ≥18 years who visited a primary healthcare centre at Universiti Sains Malaysia from January 2017 to December 2018. Sociodemographic, clinical and laboratory data were obtained from electronic medical records. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25.
Results: A total of 250 participants with borderline diabetes were included in the analysis. Of them, 93.6% (n=234) had lipid abnormalities. Isolated dyslipidaemia characterised by a high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level (38.8%, n=97) was the most common pattern found, followed by combined dyslipidaemia of high LDL-C and triglyceride (TG) levels (22.8%, n=57). The male sex was found to be significantly associated with hypertriglyceridemia (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=1.86, 95% confidence interval [CI] =1.09–3.1)(P=0.02). Diastolic blood pressure ≥90mmHg was significantly associated with a low HDL-C level (AOR=2.09, 95% CI=1.0–4.1) (P=0.03).
Conclusion: The majority of subjects with borderline diabetes have lipid abnormalities. Specifically, isolated dyslipidaemia characterised by a high LDL-C level is alarmingly prevalent. Further large-scale robust studies are needed to confirm the present findings.
Prevalence and burden of diabetes mellitus-related symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Tan Jonathan Yuet Han , Ng Chirk Jenn
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant non-communicable disease in Malaysia, with a prevalence of 18.1%, per the National Health and Morbidity Survey. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and burden of diabetes mellitus-related symptoms and whether these symptoms were addressed by primary care doctors.
Methods: This 1-month cross-sectional study was conducted at an urban hospital-based primary care clinic in Malaysia. Patients with T2DM were recruited using systematic random sampling. Participants answered a self-administered questionnaire adapted from the Diabetes Symptom Checklist-Revised, which evaluated the sociodemographic characteristics, burden of diabetes mellitus-related symptoms in the past month and post-consultation feedback about symptoms. Data were analysed using SPSS.
Results: Four hundred eighteen participants were included, yielding a response rate of 97.7%. Hyperglycaemia was the most prevalent symptom, with 48.1% of the participants reporting a frequent need to empty their bladder. Most participants experienced a low symptom burden, so 56.7% did not report their symptoms to their doctors. The participants who reported their symptoms had a higher symptom burden. Among them, 97.5% indicated that their doctors addressed their symptoms. Approximately 78% reported satisfaction and good coping skills when their symptoms were addressed.
Conclusion: Hyperglycaemia was the most prevalent diabetes mellitus-related symptom among the patients with T2DM. The symptom burden was generally low, so most patients did not report their symptoms to their doctors. Those who reported their symptoms had a higher symptom burden. Further studies must explore why patients do not report their symptoms and how doctors address patients’ symptoms.
Perceptions and practices of self-management among adult patients with gout at a primary care clinic: A qualitative study
Authors: Sivasegaran Suhashini , Hanafi Nik Sherina Haidi
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Gout is a chronic disease commonly associated with other comorbidities. Patients’ perceived quality of life empowers them in managing their health. Self-management is imparted as part of management among patients with chronic disease. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices of self-management among patients with gout from different ethnic groups in Malaysia.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among Malay, Chinese and Indian patients with gout via semi-structured in-depth interviews at the primary care clinic of University Malaya Medical Centre in either English or Malay language. All participants had a gout duration of more than 6 months and were either taking urate-lowering drugs or not using them at all.
Results: A total of 20 participants were successfully recruited for the study. Among the participants, 18 were men, while two were women. Further, nine were Malays; six, Chinese; and four, Indians. The age ranged from 29 to 81 years, while the gout duration ranged from 1 to 30 years. From the interviews, three themes emerged: experiences with gout, types of self-management of gout and factors influencing self-management of gout.
Conclusion: Diet control is the main self-management practice of patients with gout. Traditional medicine practices include natural methods such as consumption of different types of vegetable juices, pineapple and papaya. Each ethnicity has its own unique beliefs and food cultures. By understanding the self-management practices of patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, healthcare practitioners can tailor the treatment of gout to individual needs.
MODELING OF QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENT PROCESSES IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF VLC SYSTEMS
Authors:   East Kazakhstan Technical University named after D. Serikbayev, Alibekkyzy K. , Bazyl Ye. , Duisenbek B. , Baidildina A. , Ersainova Zh.
Published: January 2024

The article describes the process of creation, research and use of electronic devices. For this purpose, a variety of measuring instruments are used, which are used to determine the characteristics of electronic components both under static conditions and during operation of complex equipment. Control is an integral and resource-intensive part of the monitoring system, including operations for measuring and verifying internal parameters for diagnostics. The article also provides a theoretical study of the problem of quality management of communication through visible light (VLC) in the conditions of statistical uncertainty of system agents. Uncertainty of management includes uncertainties in the regulatory framework of design and technological processes, operating modes of the VLC system, metrological support, the structural environment of components and the external working environment.
ATENÇÃO FARMACÊUTICA AO TRATAMENTO DE PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Oliveira Aryane Lucia da Silva Aguiar de , Silva  Eronilson Benício Batista da , Lima Maria Aduclecia de
Published: January 2024

O câncer é um dos principais problemas de saúde pública em todo o mundo e sua  terapia tornou-se altamente especializada e bem avançada nos últimos anos. Objetivo: O  presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o impacto de intervenções farmacêuticas no  tratamento de pacientes oncológicos, tendo como foco aspectos relacionados às dimensões de  orientação e atenção farmacêutica. Materiais e Métodos: Esta revisão contemplou artigos  publicados na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), SCIELO e PubMed. Foram consideradas as  publicações em português e inglês, no período de 2012 a 2022. Utilizou o operador booleano  “and” e Descritores em Ciências de Saúde (DeCS) em inglês e português, sendo estes “Cuidado  farmacêutico” e “Oncologia” e “Farmacêutico clínico” e “Câncer”. Foram excluídos artigos de  revisão sistemática, revisão de literatura. Resultados: 12 artigos foram selecionados para esta  revisão sistemática. Os estudos analisados em suas conclusões comprovam a necessidade da  inserção do profissional farmacêutico na equipe de atenção ao câncer. Conclusão: A  participação do farmacêutico na equipe de atenção cuidados oncológicos é eficiente e  proporciona a otimização do tratamento farmacoterapêutico de pacientes, aumentando a adesão  ao tratamento, reduzindo problemas relacionados ao medicamento (PRMs) e auxiliando para a  melhoria da qualidade de vida.
Famílias LGBTI+ na escola: da invisibilidade a negligência
Authors: Quintela Antônio
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho compartilha uma reflexão sobre a importância e o impacto do tema inclusão LGBTI+ para os aparelhos ideológicos de Estado, dentro de um recorte família e escola. Traz elementos de ressonância na sociedade e disserta sobre futuras possibilidades, discutindo a relação vigente entre a instituição escolar e as famílias LGBTI+, ou seja, de que forma a escola tem dialogado com famílias constituídas a partir da homoparentalidade. Procura-se trazer exemplos de estratégias já utilizadas nesta construção relacional e a discussão introdutória sobre a capacitação dos profissionais de educação para receber e acolher famílias homoafetivas com filhos no âmbito escolar.
اختيارات الإمام الماوردي (ت 450) في السّواك من خلال كتابه الحاوي الكبير- دراسة فقهية مقارنة
Authors:   كلية العلوم الاسلامية / جامعة بغداد, داود سلمان الجواري عمار
Published: January 2024

فهذا بحث فقهي بعنوان (اختيارات الإمام الماوردي في السّواك من كتابه الحاوي الكبير دراسة فقهية مقارنة) ذكرت فيه قول الإمام الماوردي (رحمه الله) في السّواك من كتابه الحاوي الكبير مقارنة مع المذاهب الإسلامية الاخرى (دراسة مقارنة)، وذكرت الأدلة لكل قول ومناقشتها مع القول الراجح، واقتضت الضرورة أن اقسم البحث على مقدمة وخمسة مباحث.
سيمياء الحزن في شعر المخضرمين بين الجاهلية والإسلام
Authors:   جامعة بغداد – كلية التربية ابن رشد للعلوم الإنسانية, هادي إبراهيم أحلام
Published: January 2024

يهدف هذا البحث الى بيان تجليات سيمياء الحزن في شعر المخضرمين بين الجاهلية والاسلام على وفق مقاربة سيميائية، فالسيميائية أصبحت منهجًا يهتم بالتجربة الانسانية من جانبها النفسي والعاطفي، من عواطف ومشاعر واحاسيس متصلة بالذات الشاعرة، بعد أنْ كان جل اهتمامه بالبعد التداولي للخطاب وسيمياء العمل، إذ عدها -المشاعر الانسانية- مصدرًا للعلامات ومنتجاً لها. إذ تتبعت في هذا البحث مصادر الحزن في شعر المخضرمين، مثل الموت، والفراق، والفقد، والمرض من جانبه السيميائي في نتاجهم، وقد حاولت الكشف عن غوامض دلالات الالفاظ والتعبيرات ذات الطابع الرمزي والاشاري في نصوصهم، فرصدت حالات الحزن ومرجعياتها ذات الحمولات الدلالية لفاعلية الحزن في النص، في محاولة لاستجلاء مقصدية النص الشعري والكشف عن دلالاته الإشارية ومعانيه الخفية.
Rossby wave packets driving concurrent and non-concurrent heatwaves in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere mid-latitudes
Authors: Pyrina Maria , Wicker Wolfgang , de Vries Andries Jan , Fragkoulidis Georgios , Domeisen Daniela I. V.
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Heatwaves that occur simultaneously over several regions, termed concurrent heatwaves, pose compounding threats to society and the environment. Amplified quasi-stationary circumglobal Rossby wave patterns (CGWPs) and high-amplitude transient non-circumglobal Rossby Wave Packets (RWPs) have been proposed as two possible explanations for the occurrence of heatwaves. The relation of these mechanisms for heatwaves has been investigated over different timescales, but their relevance for concurrent and non-concurrent heatwaves remains unexplored. In the present study we focus on daily time scales and investigate the relevance of the global CGWP amplitude and of the local RWP amplitude for the occurrence of concurrent and non-concurrent heatwaves over the Northern Hemisphere (NH) and Southern Hemisphere (SH) mid-latitudes. To distinguish between concurrent and non-concurrent heatwaves we apply a k-means clustering algorithm on all heatwaves detected in ERA5 reanalysis data within the 1959–2021 period. We identify 42 spatial clusters of heatwaves in the NH and 53 in the SH. In all identified clusters, mid-latitude heatwaves typically occur at the leading edge of RWPs where Rossby wave breaking takes place in the form of ridge building or block formation. No specific zonal wavenumber is more frequently related to the concurrent or to the non-concurrent heatwave category. However, for high global CGWP amplitudes concurrent heatwaves occur more often in the NH when the dominant zonal wavenumber is k = 7, and non-concurrent heatwaves occur more often in the SH for k = 5. The mid-latitude regions exhibiting increased heatwave probabilities under the influence of either global or local high wave amplitude, include western North America, central Europe, Black Sea, Tibet, the southwest coast of Australia, as well as the southern Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Over those regions, the local high amplitude RWPs increase heatwave probabilities by a factor ranging from 4 to 7, whereas the maximum factor for high global CGWP amplitude is 2. These results emphasize the importance of the daily RWP amplitude and the weak association of the global CGWP amplitude to heatwave occurrence over the NH and SH mid-latitudes. This research for the first time investigates the underlying atmospheric dynamical processes that contribute to the development of concurrent and non-concurrent heat extremes, a crucial step towards improving our understanding and ability to predict heatwave variability at weather and longer time scales.
SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS PEMETAAN LOKASI RAWAN KRIMINALITAS DI WILAYAH HUKUM POLRES MALAKA BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN METODE RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (RAD)
Authors: Dionisius Oktavianus Klau  , Yoseph Pius Kurniawan Kelen  , Anastasia Kadek Dety Lestari
Published: January 2024

Kriminalitas adalah segala sesuatu yang melanggar hukum atau kejahatan. Pelaku kejahatan disebut penjahat. Pidana diatur dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP) yang berlaku di Indonesia. Kejahatan adalah segala macam perbuatan dan tindakan yang merugikan secara ekonomi dan psikis serta melanggar hukum yang berlaku dan norma sosial dan agama (Jazman, 2018). Tindak pidana yang sering terjadi di wilayah hukum Polres Malaka adalah penganiayaan dan pemukulan, perundungan, pencurian, penipuan dan sebagainya. Berdasarkan data Polres Malaka, jumlah kasus yang terjadi selama 3 tahun terakhir yaitu dari tahun 2020 hingga 2022 tercatat sebanyak 406 kasus kejahatan. sistem informasi geografis yang dapat memetakan lokasi rawan kriminalitas di Polres Malaka dengan menggunakan metode Rapid Application Development (RAD), dimana Rapid application development (RAD) merupakan metode pengembangan aplikasi yang menekankan pada siklus pengembangan dalam waktu singkat. Dan merupakan metode iteratif. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah sistem berbasis website yang dapat memudahkan pihak kepolisian dalam mendata lokasi rawan kejahatan dan membantu masyarakat mendapatkan informasi lokasi rawan kejahatan di Polres Malaka.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Berbasis Website Untuk Stok Obat Menggunakan Metode Waterfall (Studi Kasus: Puskesmas Nimasi)
Authors: Nino Marjeni Liana , Yoseph Pius Kurniawan Kelen  , Krisantus J. Tey Seran
Published: January 2024

Rantai pasok stok obat dalam Puskesmas sangat penting untuk menjaga ketersediaan obat. Puskesmas Nimasi merupakan salah satu pusat kesehatan masyarakat yang mendapatkan pasokan obat dari gudang obat Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten TTU. Puskesmas ini terletak di Desa Oenenu Kecamatan Bikomi TTU, berdekatan dengan wilayah perbatasan Indonesia dan Timor Leste. Puskesmas ini melayani beberapa desa sekitarnya, tentunya membutuhkan ketersediaan obat yang cukup. Masalah utama yang sering dijumpai adalah proses administrasi pembukuan data obat yang masih menggunakan cara manual. Data obat masuk dan keluar saat ini masih dibukukan, kemudian di akhir setiap bulan dilakukan perekapan dan dimasukkan ke dalam excel untuk pembuatan laporan. Masalah lain yang muncul adalah kertas pembukuan terkadang tercecer atau hilang, serta proses pencarian terkadang memakan waktu yang lama. Dari uraian permasalahan di atas, dalam penelitian ini dikembangkan sistem informasi untuk stok obat di Puskemas Nimasi (SISTOB). SISTOB dapat melakukan proses pengolaan data kategori obat, data satuan obat, data obat, obat masuk, obat keluar, obat kadaluarsa hingga pembuatan laporan secara berkala. Sistem Informasi dikembangkan berbasis website agar mudah diakses kapan saja dan dari mana saja. SISTOB dibangun dengan mengimplementasikan metode waterfall dengan mengikuti tahap-tahap yang ada. Dengan penerapan SISTOB di Puskesmas Nimasi dapat membantu pencatatan obat secara elektronik. Data obat yang disimpan lebih tertatur dan tersimpan lebih lama selain itu pencarian data menjadi lebih mudah. Proses pelaporan menjadi lebih mudah, data obat juga dapat dilihat oleh pihak Dinas Kesehatan guna menunjang proses monitoring stok obat.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PENGARSIPAN DOKUMEN DALAM PENGELOLAAN DAN PENCARIAN PADA KANTOR PELAYANAN PAJAK PRATAMA PRABUMULIH
Authors: ALDINO PUTRA BUANA
Published: January 2024

This research aims to design and develop a document archiving application that can assist tax officials in managing and retrieving document archives at the Pratama Tax Service Office in Prabumulih. This application is designed to streamline the document archiving process for tax officials by providing features such as input for incoming archives, outgoing archives, as well as reports on incoming and outgoing archives. Additionally, this application also ensures data security through the implementation of security protocols and data encryption. The research employs the waterfall method for designing and constructing this application, encompassing stages of requirement analysis, design, coding, and testing. The outcomes of this research are expected to enable this application to assist tax officials in effectively and efficiently managing document archives. Furthermore, it is anticipated that this application will help alleviate difficulties and inconveniences in financial reporting processes and enhance the quality of document archiving reports at the Pratama Tax Service Office in Prabumulih.

 

Keywords: Application, Archiving, Archive Reporting.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Penjualan Berbasis Android Pada Toko Kue Ibu Ratna
Authors: Riani  , Fajriyah  , Hepnyi Samosir
Published: January 2024

Penerapan teknologi saat ini semakin berkembang dan mulai merambah ke berbagai sektor, adapun sektor yang dibahas adalah sektor bisnis makanan. Adapun situasi yang dihadapi oleh Toko Kue Ibu Ratna adalah proses pemesanan produk pada toko kue masih membutuhkan waktu yang lama karena konsumen harus datang ke toko kue atau mengirim pesan melalui whatsapp atau melalui telepon sehingga pelayan toko sedikit kesulitan dalam rekap data jika terjadi pemesanan secara bersamaan. Pembuatan sistem pemesanan berbasis android ini memiliki pertimbangan agar konsumen khususnya yang baru dapat mengetahui alamat Toko Kue Ibu Ratna dan melihat produk yang dijual secara online serta melakukan pembelian langsung tanpa harus datang ke toko sehingga dapat membuat aktivitas menjadi sangat mudah dan efisien. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif, sedangkan untuk metode pengembangan sistemnya menggunakan metode RAD (Rapid application development).
Perancangan Sistem Administrasi Pembayaran SPP Berbasis Web Pada TK Kenari Rengasdengklok
Authors: Hasan Hasan , Rindy Antika
Published: January 2024

Sistem pembayaran biaya SPP yang efisien memungkinkan departemen atau bagian terkait berfungsi lebih baik dari sebelumnya. Oleh karena itu diperlukan suatu sistem yang dapat mengatur proses pembayaran SPP dengan menggunakan model waterfall yaitu metode dari System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), aplikasi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kinerja sistem. Pada artikel ini penulis mengembangkan sistem pembayaran SPP untuk memudahkan proses pembayaran SPP di TK Kenari Rengasdengklok. Sistem pembayaran SPP ini merupakan sistem yang digunakan untuk membayar SPP siswa dan siswi dan melaporkan laporan SPP. Dengan diterapkannya sistem ini di TK Kenari Rengasdengklok kemungkinan terjadinya kesalahan pembayaran dapat diminimalisir. Sistem ini juga dapat mempercepat proses pembayaran dan menghasilkan laporan yang dapat membantu TK Kenari Rengasdengklok.