bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Imaging in the Digital Era
Authors: Shuaib Ibrahim Lutfi
Published: December 2019

We live in a digital era where there is advancement of technology, high use of computerisa t ion and ultrafast communication using smart devices. This will greatly impact the quality of our lives. With the availability of Information Systems in an Integrated Health Enterprise, the work flow of imaging process cycle is improved with efficiency and productivity in place without compromising safety and security to patients and their data. Imaging is acquired with high volume of data using modalities such multi-detectors computed tomography, PET-CT, MRI and Angiography. The images stored and distributed to providers and also patients. The accessibility of studies to providers and patients are made possible using cloud technology without the constraint of physical space. Interpretation and understanding of disease process are improved using applications not only available to high-end workstations but also to personal desktops and smart personal devices such as smartphones and tablets. 3D volume imaging and motion pictures are now able to be reconstructed so that the dynamics of structures and organs can be assessed. 3D printing of patient-specific models increases performance to providers and accuracy of diagnosis. It also reduces time for operation planning and time. Artific ia l intelligence is being explored as an extra eye on imaging analysis complementing the radiologists and other specialists. It is used to aid detection and also aid diagnosis. Improveme nt of healthcare is seen in early diagnosis, detect complications and recovery accurately, stage cancers more precisely and comprehensively in digital era with advancement of Imaging.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 13
Data Safety and Ethical Challenges in Teaching Institution: The AMDI Experience
Authors: Musa Muhamad Yusri , Zakaria Salmiza , Mohd Ehsan Siti Meszaida
Published: December 2019

The development of the internet and expansion of digital technology has played massive role in the innovation and utilization of Health Information System (HIS) which refers to a system designed to manage healthcare data. This includes systems that collect, store, manage and transmit a patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), hospital management or medical support services and healthcare policies. The rapidly evolving digital technology and internet speed might also increase the risk of cybersecurity threats, genuine risk of patient’s data breach, confidentiality related issues and numerous technical challenges. Both users and managers of the system must be aware and properly trained to minimize the risks. Teaching and training institutions have added risk of having multiple batches of students with full or limited access to HIS as part of teaching and training requirements. Rapid turnover of students and clinic a l trainees pose a significant challenge to the IT managers in controlling and monitoring access to HIS. Additionally, the access to database has become easier for research and audits but may subconsciously led to confidentiality breach and ethical misconduct. There are 4 main components of data safety in HIS namely, data management, data integration, responsibilit y and accessibility. The potential risks, solutions and future challenges related to data safety and ethical issues are discussed in this presentation as well as review of the Islamic medical ethics concept as true guidance in dealing with ethical misconduct.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 17
Drones in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Action: A Case Study in The Aftermath of Nepal Earthquake 2015
Authors: Pudasaini Uttam
Published: December 2019

Nepal ranks 6th, 11th and 30th in the list of countries vulnerable in terms of risk from climate change, earthquake and flood respectively. Frequent multi-disasters in a difficult terrain makes disaster management a challenge, and up-to-date geo-information plays a critical role in proper disaster management. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) enables quicker geoinforma t ion collection compared to traditional surveying methods, hence leading to efficient disaster management. UAVs were introduced in Nepal in the aftermath of the April 2015 Earthquake. An unprecedented number of small and lightweight UAVs were flown over highly damaged areas and heritage sites by journalists and humanitarian responders to assist in immedia te rescue, relief, and reconstruction efforts. However, risks to national security by the unregula ted use of drones was realized by the Government of Nepal and the Ministry of Home Affairs, and hence they released a guideline that controlled the use of UAVs through a thoroughly difficult permission procedure. This vastly limited the use of drones in Nepal and increasing adoption of the technology for humanitarian causes also slowed down rapidly. However, increasing demand has recently led to a revised Drone Flight Guidelines 2075 that now provides authorit y to local governments to grant permissions through easier processes for lightweight drones thus encouraging good usages of drones. This paper attempts to identify, analyze and document the social applications of Drone technology in Nepal and highlights the specific use of Drones in post-earthquake reconstruction of damaged buildings, hydropower projects, landslide mapping, aerial surveillance during disasters, rescue efforts, delivery of medicines and health supplies in rural areas and many more. It also reflects the change in perception of the government towards drone technology.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 19
Digital Technology Adaptations in Emergency Response
Authors: Abdul Ghani Kamarul Al Haqq Bin
Published: December 2019

Abstract not availableInternational Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 21
Medico Legal Aspects of Digital Health
Authors: Shaharuddin Fadzlinda
Published: December 2019

The fast growth of digital technologies is currently transforming healthcare services provided worldwide. The technologies can be from digital communication technology to artific ia l intelligence devices. Therefore, current system and practice are encouraged to keep updated with the current trend. In order to ensure safety for both healthcare personnel and patient, Ministry of Health together with other relevant agencies are implementing changes in the current regulation to promote the development of new technology, to embrace in digital healthcare development and transform the current healthcare system from the complexity - to one of high impact, reasonable cost with great outcomes. Guidelines have been prepared and amended to ensure the new invention is safe for patient and compliant with current acceptable health care standard. However, with the development of new technology the doctors are vulnerable to new complaint and litigation as public nowadays more aware of their rights. And the best way to avoid medico legal issues, is by preventing them.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 22
Medical Myths Affecting Public Health
Authors: Mohd Haris Ahmad Firdaus Bin
Published: December 2019

Miracle cures for diabetes, hypertension and end stage renal failure. One wonder drug that can heal cancer that can be bought via e-commerce sites. Fake articles which skews the public’s understanding of vaccine. These are just a few of the medical myths that’s been spreading within the community. For the medical community, some of these myths are outrageously ridiculous. But to the uninformed, the effects can be disastrous. With the advent of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the spread of these myths goes far and wide. Take a peek at the cases and you will see patients with uncontrolled blood sugar with chronic kidney diseases deteriorate because they read somewhere that anti-diabetics causes kidney damage. Have a look at the surgical department and see how patients with breast cancer default treatment to seek a miracle drug from quack doctors. Unabated, these false beliefs and myths will take a toll on the current health care system. More individuals will refuse treatment for chronic diseases and will only seek treatment once they deteriorate. More children will be subjected to vaccine preventable diseases as the herd immunity crumble due to false information on vaccine. If we don’t start doing something about these myths, the health care system will crumble.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 26
Predictors of Chat Usage in an App-Based Health Coaching Platform: Implications for Treatment Program Planning
Authors: J.K. Woo K.M. Lee
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Digital healthcare with smartphone application is a promising approach to bridge the gap between hospital and community care by facilitating preventive health behavior and chronic illness management. Such technology allows healthcare professionals to integrate online coaching and consultation as part of the treatment process.Objectives: This study seeks to understand the factors predicting users’ usage of the chat function in an app-based health coaching platform.Methods: A total of 394 employees from an oil and gas company participated in health screening as part of their human resource initiatives for employee wellness. Demographic variables, biometrics, psychometrics, and other variables were collected as part of the screening. Employees with existing chronic illness (i.e. diabetes and cardiovascular disease) or the risk of developing one, as indicated by their body mass index ([BMI] > 27), blood pressure (>140/90), HbA1c (> 5.9), cholesterol (> 5.2), and depression/ anxiety/ stress levels (moderate to severe), are enrolled into a 4-month online coaching program. Pearson correlation was performed between all the variables, together with users’ total chat count in four months. Subsequently, significant variables were entered into a multiple linear regression model using the forward method, with total message count as the dependent variable.Results: The analysis included 278 sample who have been offered the coaching program. Significant zero-order correlation was found between total chat count, waistline, family history of high cholesterol, self-identified areas of improvement, ongoing medical follow up, and cholesterol level. At the multivariate level (R2 = .119, F [1, 198] = 26.62, p < .001), only total number of self- identified areas of improvement was found to be significant (β = .34, p<.01).Conclusion: This study shows that the number of self-identified areas of improvement is an important factor that predicts user chat activity in online health coaching.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 29
Trio-preparation of Health Care Students for Digital Era in Universiti Malaysia Sabah – Case Study
Authors: Safien Maher , Thomas Deena C , Avoi Richard , Firdaus Mohamed , Kadir Fairrul Bin Masnah , Jaffree Mohammad Safree Bin
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Creating an educational climate that engages the students in the digital era is crucial as it prepares them for the future.Objectives: The aim of this multiple case study is to highlight the impact of creative educational environment on the students’ awareness of digital era tools.Methods: In this study three activities were organized. Firstly, a brain storming seminar titled “Medical Practice in Artificial Intelligence Era” was held. The second event was E-poster competitions which challenged the students’ curiosity to address the health problems and to introduce innovative solutions to solve it. Medical and nursing students presented 32 posters. Third activity was MeDuino, a hands-on workshop to familiarize the students with arduino technology in medical practice.Results: Around 260 participants attended the seminar. In their feedback, 72% of students found the topics attractive and more than 60% found its theme relevant and beneficial. E-poster competition was evaluated using a modified rubric scale. The data was analysed by SPSS showed that only “creativity” and “practicality” merits scored little above the mean range. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean score of ‘creativity’ and ‘practicality’ between medical students and nursing students. However, in general medical students’ scores were higher compared to nursing students. 90% of students said that they improved cognitively and 85% found it fascinating. In Meduino workshop (Robotics), The 30 participants practiced mini projects. 86 % found it attractive, 81% expressed that it improve d their cognitive about technology as noted in comparing the pre and post- event questionnaires. The students’ concerns included the time constraints short time and lack of lecturers’ guidance during posters’ preparation.Conclusion(s): Transforming educational environment physically, emotionally and socially managed to address few aspects digital era. Allocating more time, facilities and training in the informal curriculum could enhance health-care students mastering of future tools.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 31
The First Social Media Engagement Analysis of Health in Malaysia
Authors: Rahim Afiq Izzudin A , Ibrahim Mohd Ismail , Salim Faizul Nizam A , Ariffin Mohd Ariff Ikram
Published: December 2019

Objectives: This study aimed to determine Facebook post characteristics and factors associated with good engagement rates among netizens on the Facebook (FB) page of Ministry of Health Malaysia.Methods: 2123 FB posts were randomly selected in this cross-sectional study. The logist ic regression model was applied to identify factors associated with good engagement rates.Results: Majority of the FB post characteristics were organizational promotion content, photo type and posted between midnight and early morning. An FB post with a good engagement rate was significantly associated with a health education post (Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR): 3.80, 95% Confidence Interval CI: 3.02–4.78, p < 0.001), a risk communication post (AOR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.39–2.26, p < 0.001), a post in the afternoon (AOR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.34–2.31, p < 0.001) or in the evening (AOR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.20–1.82, p < 0.001), and a video format (AOR: 3.74, 95% CI: 1.44–9.71, p = 0.007).Conclusion: We present the first comprehensive analysis of social media engagement and health communication analysis in Malaysia. The dynamic of health communication and rapid changes of health technology recently require health organizations to constantly upgrading their health promotion capacity and facilities. Therefore, they can effectively disseminate qualit y health information, achieving better audience engagement and subsequently improving health literacy among netizens on social media.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 32
A Rare Case of Spinal Leprosy Mimicking Spinal Tuberculosis
Authors: Thuraikumar K , Naveen V , A Mustaqim , AA Arieff , Shri K , Oon ZS
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Spinal tuberculosis is the most common manifestation of extrapulmonar y tuberculosis. A combination of leprosy and tuberculosis is a rare entity.Case report: A 44-year-old male patient working as a laborer presented to our hospital with complaints of severe back pain and swelling over the back, difficulty in walking, associated with constitutional symptoms. On admission, he was febrile and had leukocytosis. Initial spine X-ray showed end plate destruction and increase in soft tissue shadow at the level of T8-T9. CT spine revealed thoracic paravertebral collection extending from T7 to T9 levels, suggest ive of tuberculous spondylitis with cold abscess. Patient refused a transpedicular biopsy and was started on anti-tubercular therapy. Two weeks after commencement of treatment, he developed worsening back pain and weakness of the lower extremities. MRI spine showed a paravertebral abscess and posterior soft tissue edema involving level of T7 to T11. Patient underwent a posterior decompression, debridement and posterior instrumentation. He was discharged well, there was improvement of his lower limb power. Upon clinic review, he complained of multiple hyperpigmented, painless, nonpruritic skin lesions over the trunk and back. No previous history of eczema, psoriasis and Tinea corporis. Given the history of allergy, initial impression was hypersensitivity reaction towards the titanium implants, and he was started on anti-histamines. However, there was no improvements seen. Histopathological examination of skin lesions revealed presence of granuloma within the dermis layer, composed of epitheloid, histiocytes, lymphocytes and plasma cells. Wade-Fite stain for Mycobacterium leprae is positive. Slit skin smear shows multibacillary leprosy. Patient was started on multidrug therapy (rifampicin, clofazimine and dapsone) for 1 year. He has recovered well.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 33
Quranic Recitation Using Technology as Complimentary Therapy to Ameliorate Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors: MAL Amir , AWAK Wan Fara , D Mohd Zaid , T Mohd Amzari , I Kartini
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disability that affects social communication and social interaction that manifests with a restricted, repetitive pattern of behaviour, interest or activit ies (RRB) at an early developmental age. Consequently, ASD children are facing difficulties in social skills aspect such as eye contact, expression, and making friends. There are limited studies that show the recitation of the Quran may improve some symptoms, but there is no specific study that demonstrates the impact of the renditions on social skills.Objectives: To investigate the effect selected Quranic verses recitation on the social skills of the children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Method: This study uses Quranic verses which are selected using two categories of the Quranic inimitability doctrine (I'jaz Al-Quran) (Al-Atrasy, 2007). Firstly, the influencing inimitabi lit y (I'jaz Ta'thiri) and secondly the language inimitability (I'jaz Lughawi). The recitation is kept consistent exposing to the children with ASD for a specified amount of time using an audio player with a Bluetooth speaker. The sound decibels will also be recorded. They will then be exposed to standard occupational therapy techniques. The evaluation of performance will use Quasi-Experimental research design questionnaires. Fourteen ASD Muslim children aged between 4-6 years old has been recruited for this research. The ASD children will be divided into an experimental and control group. The Social Responsiveness Scale- Second Edition (SRS-2) will be used to assess the response. The scale consists of a set of questionnaires, with Likert-scale evaluation.Results: The expected result for this study is the ASD children in the experimental group will have lower Total-scores of SRS-2 compared to control group.Conclusion: Quranic recitation provides effective complementary therapy to improve social skills among Muslim ASD childrenInternational Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 38
The Effect of Doa in Regulating Students’ Emotional State (Anxiety) and Their Confidence Level During E-Learning Session
Authors: Mohd Yusoff Mohd Zaliman Bin , Zakaria Hazli Bin
Published: December 2019

Objectives: This is a randomized controlled study to measure the effect of Doa in regulat ing student emotional (anxiety) state among Malaysian students during e-learning session. It is also a study that examines relationship between the improvement of student’s emotional state (anxiety) using Doa and their confidence level. For the study, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) questionnaire was used to measure the participants’ emotional state. As for confidence level, a self-reported questionnaire in a scale of 1 to 5 was used.Methods: 56 participants (18 females and 38 males) with an average of 21.84 years were randomized into two groups; the Doa group (15 females, 20 males) and control group (3 females and 18 males). The Doa group were given doa intervention after they have completed their elearning session. In contrast, the control group were asked to sit quietly for about three minutes (about the same amount of time as the doa group) after they have completed their e-learning session. The changes of their emotional state (anxiety) and confidence level were assessed using self-reporting technique.Results: Within-group analysis revealed that the participants in the Doa group showed statistically significant improvement of their emotional states (anxiety) following the intervention during their e-learning session compared to the control group (U=56, p=0.07). Likewise, results from the study has also indicated that the students in the Doa group had consistently registered better confidence level compare to the control group after their elearning session (U= 56, p = 0.05).Conclusion: Results from the study have indicated that the use of Doa is useful in improving students’ performance. It also noted that the doa group participants were observed to be in a better emotional state (anxiety) as compared the control group especially for those who were inferred to be in a negative emotional state (i.e. failed to answer the learning session successfully).International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 39
Application of Rukhsah Solat by Malaysian Health Care Workers
Authors: MZ Ahmad Faidhi , I Basri
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Solat (Islamic prayer) is a mandatory act of worship to be performed by Muslim doctors albeit time constraint and dire condition while treating or resuscitating critical patients. Islam has allowed leniency (rukhsah) for such group to fulfill this obligation while executing their responsibility in saving life. This study aims to analyze current practice of rukhsah solat by Muslim health care workers (HCWs) during their critical call of duty.Methods: This is a qualitative study. Document analysis from Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) references and interviews with expert from both Islamic scholars and clinicians was conducted. Field observation was done to ascertain the practice among HCWs.Results: The study identifies a few indication and reasons for HCWs to apply rukhsah solat, which are determined by their scope and place of duty as well as critical situation of patients. Those who are assigned for prolong operation or taking charge of intensive care unit, emergency and trauma department and labour rooms tend to practice rukhsah solat while on duty. Among types of rukhsah solat performed by HCWs are combining solat (jamak) and replacing solat outside the prayer time (qada’) once they finish the critical task or operation.Conclusion: This study also analyzes current practice of rukhsah solat by HCWs in the light of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), hence suggesting recommendation to facilitate such practice to be more bearable among HCWs in accordance to the Objective of Syariah (Maqasid Syariah) and Islamic legal maxim (Qawaid Fiqhiyyah).International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 40
Evaluation of SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium Falciparum / Panmalarial for Diagnosis of Malaria in Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh
Authors: Sevakumaran Priyaasaro
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for malaria has improved malaria manageme nt.Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the performance of SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/Panmalarial compared to gold standard microscopy using Giemsa staining for diagnosis of malaria in Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh.Method: Microscopy and RDT diagnosis were performed on 377 blood samples. In this study, the SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/Panmalarial Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) detecting Histidine Rich Protein II and Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase antigens were used. Blood film malaria parasite examination was carried out as the reference.Results: Malaria parasites were identified by microscopy in 61 individuals and RDT positively tested in 27 (44.3%) patients. The sensitivity and specificity of SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/Panmalarial was 44.2% (95% CI, 31.8 to 57.5) and 100% (95% CI, 98.6 to 100.0) respectively. The positive predictive value (PPV) for SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/Panmalarial was 100% (95% CI, 84.5 to 100) and the negative predictive value (NPV) was 90% (95% CI, 86.6 to 93.1).Discussion: The SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/ Panmalarial test showed excellent results in the diagnosis of endemic Plasmodium falciparum infections. This SD Bioline Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/ Panmalarial loses validity for low parasitemia. These results confirm the validity of SD Bioline Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/ Panmalarial in malaria diagnosis must be complemented by microscopy.Conclusion: This examination has demonstrated that the SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/ Panmalarial cannot be utilized as an elective strategy contrasted with the best quality level Giemsa staining (BFMP). These outcomes affirm that whenever supplemented by microscopy, SD Bioline Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum/ Panmalarial are substantial in malaria analysis.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 47
Marginalised Medical Officers; Do We Care?
Authors: Mohd Kamaruzaman Ahmad Zulfahmi , Ibrahim Mohd Ismail , Hamid Anees Abdul
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Medical officers are responsible to give health services to population. Ironically, they also suffer from unhealthy consequences in the mould of job strain.Objective: Thus, the main aim of this study is to determine the job strain among medical officers in health clinics (HCs), Kelantan and its associated factors.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of the prevalence and risk factors of job strain among medical officers in HCs. The study was conducted between January and April 2019 using simple random sampling involving a total number of 232 medical officers. The selected medical officers were given the Malay version of validated Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) in order to investigate job strain. There were three components investigated and two of them; decision latitude and psychological demands were applied to define job strain. The median score was utilized as the cut-off point to separate high and low result of the data. High psychological demand with concurrent low decision latitude resulted in high job strain. The last component investigated was social support (co-worker and supervisor support). The data were presented descriptively and logistic regression was used to find the association for the job strain.Results: The prevalence of high job strain among medical officers serving in HCs, Kelantan was 22.4 percent. Supervisor support was significantly associated with job strain.Conclusion: A high proportion of medical officers in HCs suffered high job strain. Supervisor support proved to be substantial in relieving job strain.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 50
View and Visits of Articles on Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Malaysian Medical Gazette Website
Authors: Rashid Aneesa Abdul , Ismawi Hidayatul Radziah
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The Malaysian Medical Gazette (MMG) is an online source of credible, informative and easily understandable articles for public consumption written by real doctors and healthcare professionals. Launched online at www.mmgazette.com by the Director General of Health, Malaysia. Among the articles published are those on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), namely dengue, melioidosis, rabies and leprosy. These diseases have caused signific a nt morbidity and mortality in Malaysia; hence they are aimed to educate the public.Objective: We aim to determine the number of views and entries of articles on NTDs in the MMG from July 2018 until June 2019.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study looking into data analytics of the MMG website. The number of unique views and entries (the first page that is directly linked to) on NTD articles are identified and compared to the total number of views and visits of the entire website.Results: There are a total of 4,739,949 of total views on the MMG website. Out of that a total of 40,772 (0.86%) are views on NTD articles. The MMG website received 1,436,969 total visits from July 2018 to June 2019, with 13, 850 (0.96%) unique to NTD articles. A total of 35,913 were views on dengue articles whereby 11,511 (32.1%) were the unique visits by users. Views in Bahasa were more popular (27,487) compared to English (8,426). Other NTD views were quite modest for Rabies (2,170), Leprosy (2,076) and Melioidosis (613) in the past year.Conclusion: We found users of MMG to have a high number of views, with more than 40,000 views on NTD articles. Users preferred articles on dengue, and in Bahasa Malaysia as opposed to the English language. More studies should investigate the preference of online health site user in Malaysia to reach and educate Malaysian users.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 52
The Association of Social Support, Self-Efficacy with the Duration and Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Patients of a Malaysian Primary Care Clinic
Authors: Rashid Aneesa Abdul , Hamzah Zuhra , Tan Chai Eng , Devaraj Navin Kumar
Published: December 2019

Introduction: T2DM is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Many factors need to be considered when managing patients with T2DM. Social support and self-efficac y are among the components associated with good diabetic self-care, which in turn lead to good diabetic outcomes. These factors are often overlooked but play an important role in patients’ management. This study aimed to determine the association of social support and diabetic selfefficacy of T2DM patients with the duration and complications of T2DM in a governme nt primary care clinicMethods: This is a cross sectional questionnaire study, involving 329 patients with T2DM in an urban Malaysian primary care clinic, using the Medical Outcome Study (MOS) Social Support Survey and Diabetic Management Self-Efficacy Scale (DMSES). The scores were analysed with clinical characteristic of the patients (duration and complications of T2DM) using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The mean duration of T2DM were 6.2 + 4.8 years, 57.8% of patients had no complications. Majority of patients had only 1 complication (33.1%) and 1 patient had 4 complications (0.3%). The complications were retinopathy (18.2%), nephropathy (14.6%), peripheral neuropathy (12.8%) and cardiovascular complications (4.3%). There was a significant correlation for social support with the duration of T2DM (r= -0.129, p = 0.02). There were no significant findings for the diabetic self-efficacy scores with duration and complications of T2DM.Conclusion: We found a significant negative correlation between the duration of T2DM and social support, which suggests that those with a longer duration of diabetes usually requires lesser social support.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 55
Scarred Heart: A Case Series
Authors: S Huzairi , SZ Nada
Published: December 2019

Introduction: As of February 2018, around 900,000 Rohingyans have fled to Bangladesh to seek refuge – 80% of which were women and children.1 From satellite analyses, at least 288 villages were destroyed by fire in northern Rakhine since August 2017.2 As a tertiary medical facility catering to these refugees, the Malaysian Field Hospital (MFH) has attended to a myriad of diseases both physical and mental. The most challenging yet are burn injuries with deformities.Case 1: As a result of being torched alive, a Rohingyan woman was left with facial burns that caused visual and eating difficulties. Her scars had disfigured her so badly that her own children were terrified to look her in the face. Nonetheless, she persevered through her daily living.Case 2: A young boy who lost his father in a military attack sustained burn injuries to his left hand while escaping his burning house. As a result, he sustained a fixed deformity and total loss of function to the hand. Surgical intervention is due, however functional recovery is slim.Case 3: A young girl who sustained permanent contractures to her left foot came for treatment with MFH after many years of living with the disability. Fortunately for her, MFH was able to offer surgical intervention so she was able to regain function of her left foot.Discussion & Conclusion: While many are aware of the world’s fastest-growing humanitar ia n crisis, its origin, details and aftermath are scantily exposed. Burmese journalists have been pressured and their press freedom undermined by bureaucratic threats, budget constraints and difficult visa approvals for on-site reporting in Bangladesh.3 Volunteers should therefore share their experiences to raise awareness on the dire situation faced by refugees. However, while social media serves as a great platform to spread awareness, one has to be mindful of the refugee’s privacy and consent should be sought especially when photos and identities are shared.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 56
Penetrating Chest Wall Injury – A District Hospital Experience
Authors: Ahmad Zakhi Amirul Adib
Published: December 2019

Introduction Chest trauma constitutes 10% of trauma admission and 25% of trauma death globally. The management can be challenging even in a well-established trauma center. This is a report of our experience with penetrating chest wall injury in a district hospital setting.Clinical Summary A 16-year-old boy, motorcycle rider, involved in a motor-vehicle accident with a lorry. Post trauma, he experienced breathlessness and sustained wound over zone 1 of the neck. Clinical assessment concluded the diagnosis of penetrating chest trauma complicated with right pneumothorax. Right chest tube, 3 sided occlusive dressing, cervical collar, oxygen support, IV antibiotic and analgesia were administered accordingly. The boy was subsequently transferred out to tertiary center for CT imaging and definitive management through multidisciplinar y approach. He was then discharged from ICU to the general ward, after which he had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home in good condition. Chest trauma can result in penetrating or blunt trauma. While blunt trauma is more common, penetrating trauma can be acutely life-threatening. This patient developed pneumothorax, one of the commonest complications, apart from hemothorax and hemopneumothorax. The site of chest wall injury, as in zone 1 of the neck in this patient, determines the subsequent manageme nt and the importance of identifying the hard and soft neck signs.Conclusion Appropriate and timely diagnosis of chest trauma is of great importance and correct diagnos is of the chest injury can decrease the mortality and morbidity. The key point in diagnosis of chest trauma is having a high index of suspicion of the probability of chest trauma presence in an injured patient.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 60
KURUMSAL YÖNETİM ENDEKSİNDE YER ALMANIN BANKALARIN PERFORMANSINA ETKİSİ: BORSA İSTANBUL’DA BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: GERGİN Burcu , KIYMETLİ ŞEN İlker
Published: December 2019

Kurumsal
yönetim bir şirketin beşeri ve finansal sermayeyi elde etmesine, daha yüksek
performans göstermesine ve bu sayede uzun vadede hem topluma hem de
paydaşlarına ekonomik değer yaratmasına olanak sağlayan kanun, yönetmelik, kod
ve uygulamalar bütünüdür. Bu çalışmanın amacı, 2012-2017 yılları arasında hisse
senetleri Borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören 9 bankanın kurumsal yönetim endeksinde
yer almalarının finansal performanslarına etkisini ölçmektir. Bu amaçla 2017
yılı sonu itibariyle BİST’de işlem gören ve 3’ü kurumsal yönetim endeksinde yer
alan toplam 9 bankanın finansal tablolarından toplanan veriler kullanılarak
panel veri analizi yapılmıştır.
Problems of Modeling the Processes of Audition in the World Psycholinguistics
Authors: Калмикова Лариса , Харченко Наталія , Мисан Інна
Published: December 2019

Introduction. The problem of listening comprehension modeling is one of the most debatable in psycholinguistics: so far, in both Western European and American and Eastern European psycholinguistic sciences, the search for the possibility of developing a model of listening as a coherent speech is not stopped. At the same time, various scientific ideas about models and the actual process of modeling are fixed.
The aim of the study. To analyze the most common models of speech perception and speech comprehension in psycholinguistics and present the created model of listening, which reproduces the unity of the processes of verbal perception and understanding of speech, which has been called “from motive to motive”.
Research methods. Meta analysis of psycholinguistic sources; systematization of theoretical analysis data; generalization of scientific theses; comparison; modeling.
Results. Taking into account the basic tenets of the Eastern European psycholinguistics, listening is considered in the paradigm of the “activity frame” (Leontyev, 2003) as speech-thinking activity, which components are motive, purpose, actions, operations (as the ways of performing actions), attitudes and results (products of audio), and a refined model of expression generation (Akhutina, 2002). In this context, a theoretical integrative model of listening in the unity of verbal perception and comprehension of speech has been developed taking into account the motivational processes of speech communication. The integrative listening model differs from the other in the following ways: a) the presence of the subject’s own motivation for establishing the motive of the author’s speech (text) - from the communicator’s motive to that of the communicator; b) its semantic and value orientation, which reflects the deep inter-speech stages of the course of listening; c) the presence of purpose formation as a prerequisite for the formation of meaning; d) prediction in the structure of the model of internalization and exteriorization as the driving factors in the transformation processes from external (verbal perception) to internal semantic-semantic (processing) and external sounding (reproduction of clear); e) introducing into the phases of the auditory process a stage that involves the moment when the subject of the audition (meaningful perception and comprehension of speech) plays the image of the situation of the subject of speaking (letter).
Neuro-Psycholinguistic Study of Political Slogans in Outdoor Advertising
Authors: Максименко Сергій , Ткач Богдан , Литвинчук Леся , Онуфрієва Ліана
Published: December 2019

Introduction. The article presents the results of a neuropsychological study in outdoor advertising. Diagnostic capabilities of the neurointerface to evaluate the efficiency of passwords are considered. The leasing process and existing methods of performance evaluation are highlighted. The specificity of neuropsycholinguistics in the approach to the analysis of the mental activity of the individual in the acquisition and use of language is shown. The ultimate goal of this neuropsycholinguistic study is to find out what exactly pleases the voter and what prompts the candidate to support the electorate of a particular region, which in turn will allow him to adjust the content of political advertising by making it highly effective.
Methods and Techniques of the Research. The EMOTIV Epoc + mobile 14 channel neurointerface was used to study the neuropsychological study of political slogans from outdoor advertising. In addition, we have used professional EEG monitoring software to visualize brain electrical activity and to transform transformed EEG indicators in the form of basic cognitive-emotional indicators: EmotivPRO and EMOTIV Brain Activity Map. Ranking of slogans on the effectiveness of influence on the electorate was carried out on the basic raw EEG data and their transformation into cognitive-emotional indicators: stress, interaction, interest, excitement, concentration, relaxation. This set of neuropsychological techniques is a relevant highlight. The poll was attended by potential voters in the 2019 presidential election. The sample size is 30 men and 30 women.
Results. As a result of a neuropsychological study of political slogans on outdoor advertising, it was found out which slogans are the best, good, mediocre, ambiguous, ineffective, ineffective and negative for voters. The results of the study were published on November 16, 18 on the social network “Feusbuk” and November 20, 18 on the TV channel “True here” in the broadcast “In the field of excitement” issue No 24.
Conclusions. Summarizing the findings and interpreting the cognitive-emotional indicators, it was concluded that in order to create an effective psychological impact on the voter’s behavior, it is recommended to have the word “Ukraine” in the slogan, to avoid the motivating words (for women, it is the army and everything related to violence and death, and for men everything related to the provision of material goods), the use of religious sentimentality in women, and gender mainstreaming when targeting slogans.
Modelling Associative-Semantic Content as Regards the Logic-of-Semantics Dimension of the Adolescents’ Speech
Authors: Токарева Наталя
Published: December 2019

Objective. The article deals with the analysis of the trends in the logic of the semantic organization of the speech and mental activity of adolescents as regards the dimension of the available semantic environment and that of the speech competences of an individual. It is stated that information about the world is systematized by human consciousness in the form of an associative-verbal field, whose producing and modelling is one of the ways of representing the speech competence of an individual shaping his/her destiny.
Materials & Methods. In view of the above, an empirical research of the distinctive features of expanding semantic content of the adolescents' speech consciousness as regards the dimension of the logic-of-semantics organization of the mental and speech activity was performed using the diagnostic potential of a free associative experiment. A system of relevant ways of construction and associative expansion of meanings in the semantic field of the speech consciousness of adolescents was chosen as the subject of the research.
Results. Drawing on the results of the frequency analysis of the use of typical associative patterns for organizing the semantic field of speech, it was stated that the most represented among adolescents is a semantic way of reasoning based on the identification signs of the general contour of the trigger word at the level of its meaning. It was proved that the greatest changes in the logic of expanding associative semantic content are observed among older adolescents, which is interpreted as the result of fundamental changes in the strategies for cognitive processing of information flows.
Conclusions. A conclusion was drawn about the stable tendency towards the standardization and unification of speech in adolescents during their transition to adulthood, and the reduction in the heuristic resource of the intellectual activity of older adolescent pupils was noted. In this context, the purposeful formation of speech and mental competences of an individual, the acquisition by adolescents of efficient methods of the logic-of-semantics organization of the associative semantic content of speech is defined as a necessary prerequisite for the personality development, as well as that for the speech and mental development of an individual.
Reflection in Speech of the Individual-Typological Features of Language Personality
Authors: Фоміна Наталія
Published: December 2019

Introduction. The article is devoted to the actual psycholinguistic problem of reflecting in the various parameters of speech the features of a linguistic personality. Since speech is a unity of social, i.e. language as a sign system, and a unique individual – a subjective form of reflection of the objective reality and the way of formation and formulation of thought (Winter), which is determined by the motivational, dynamic, emotional, regulatory, cognitive characteristics of a linguistic personality, according to the author, a holistic study of all its stable communicative-speech and psychological properties, include their individual typological manifestations. The article presents the results of empirical studies of manifestations in speech of the individual typological features of various aspects of a linguistic personality, performed by N.A. Fomina and under her leadership, which allows to give a full and deep description of the personality.
Methods and Techniques. The author’s method of multilevel, multicomponent analysis of the utterance as a product of individual speech activity involves considering not only the linguistic, speech, content-semantic characteristics of the text, but also the representation of the most important psychological (motivational-targeted, emotional, regulatory-volitional, cognitive, dynamic) characteristics of the subjects of speaking.
Results. This article reveals the features of the reflection in speech of typological manifestations of the activity, interhemispheric asymmetry, the originality of intelligence, semantic sphere, value orientations, various types of self-regulation, the organization of initiative, sociability and perseverance, expressing the integral essence of the personality.
Conclusions. The specific manifestations of the individual typological features of  linguistic personality described in the article, primarily due to the specifics of the activity, orientation and self-regulation, open up great opportunities for speech diagnosis.
Intestinal Perforation by an Ingested Bone Fragment: A Case Report
Authors: JN Tendeng , I Konaté , Ndong Abdourahmane , CA Dia , AC Diallo , ML Diao , M Diedhiou , M Dieng , K Kane , R Mansouri , PMM Manyacka , A Ndichout , FG Niang , RE Nsia , JN Tendeng
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The ingestion of a foreign body is most often accidental. The main complication is intestinal
perforation. We report a case of intestinal perforation by ingestion of a bone fragment.
Case Report: It was a 45-year-old man, who was received for abdominal pain of second right flank and
vomiting. Physical examination found abdominal tenderness predominant in the right lower quadrant. The
CT scan showed fluid peritoneal effusion with pneumoperitoneum with a bone fragment in the lumen of the
distal ileum. An intestinal resection removing the perforation followed by an end to end anastomosis was
performed favorably.
Conclusion: Intestinal perforation is a serious complication of ingested foreign bodies. The diagnosis is
improved by CT scan. The treatment is surgical.