bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparing the Effect of Programmed Labour and Epidural Analgesia on Vas Score before and After Intervention: A Randomized Interventional Clinical Trial
Authors: Bala Jyotika , Mittal Rita
Published: July 2022

Background: The present study was undertaken to compare the effects of programmed labour and epidural analgesia on VAS score before and after intervention. Material and Methods: This randomized Interventional clinical trial was conducted in department of Anaesthesia at Kamla Nehru State Hospital for Mother and Child, Indira Gandhi medical College Shimla in collaboration with Department of Anaesthesia on eighty uncomplicated pregnant women that were divided into two groups of 40 patients each by block randomization. One group received programmed labour protocol (Injection Pentazocine 6 mg + Injection Diazepam 2 mg IV + Injection Tramadol 1-1.5 mg/kg I.M therafter a single dose of injection Drotaverine 40 mg intravenously) while the other group received epidural analgesia. They were monitored for VAS score before and after intervention. Results: The two groups were comparable in terms of patients characteristics (age, parity, period of gestation). Majority of the patients (90%) were in the age group of 20-30 years in both groups. The mean age of the women in the group 1 was 26.5 years as compared to 26.9 year in group 2. VAS Score was studied in both groups before and after intervention. In group 1 before analgesia ,the VAS Score was 9.2 while after giving programmed labour the mean VAS score at 5 min was 8.1 suggestive of mild relief while at 15 minutes ,it improved to 4.5 suggestive of moderate pain relief. In group 2, the VAS score was 2.5 at 15 minutes and 0.00 at 30 minutes after epidural which suggest significantly low level of pain. P value was highly significant when compared with group 1 at 15 minutes and at 30 minutes. Conclusion: Both programmed labour protocol and epidural analgesia provides good pain relief among parturients but excellent results seen in group 2 receiving epidural analgesia. The VAS Score in group 2 was superior and more effective than Group 1 with significant p value.
Clinical Presentations of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Authors: Rahema Muntasre Issa , Mohammed Murtadha Ibrahim
Published: July 2022

Back Ground: ITP is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia in children and is a result of immunologically mediated increased platelet destruction, which is usually acute and self-limiting but may be a recurrent or chronic disorder. Aim of Study: Assessment of clinical manifestation of ITP in children. Patient and Methods: A prospective study was performed on 60 patients diagnosed as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura admitted to central child teaching hospital from 1st of January to 3o September 2011. Diagnosis was based on clinical and laboratory tests including bone marrow aspiration. Results: The age ranged from 6 months to 13 years and majority of cases were between 1-5 years, 68.3 % were males and 31.7 % were females, male to female ratio 2.1 : 1 . History of upper respiratory tract infection preceded the onset of illness in 71.7 % of patients. Where the Duration between Preceding URTI and ITP Up to 1 week in 30.2 % and > 1 week in 79.8 % Concerning the distribution of cases according to the season of the year: One case (1.7%) found during January, four cases (6.7%) during February, six cases (10.0%) during March, five cases (8.3%) during April, ten cases (16.7%) during May, eight cases (13.3%) during June, 14 cases (23.3%) during July , five cases (8.3%) during August, and seven cases (11. 7%) during September. This distribution was significant (P less than 0.05). The commonest presentation was cutaneous bleeding in 60 %, Mucous Membrane bleeding 1.7 %, both 38.3 % , Splenomegaly with bleeding 6.7 % , Hepatomegaly with bleeding 8.3 %, Lymphadeno-pathy with bleeding 5 % . In 69 % of cases the initial platelet count was less than 20.000 /mm³. 37.9 % had anemia. Bone marrow examination done in 56 case and all were normal. In this study, one case die due to intracranial hemo – rrhage . we didn’t include the management because the patients receive different types of treatments ( mostly by steroid , some by IVIG and anti-D ) , most of patients examined by bone marrow aspiration which was normal , and also we didn’t include the follow up because of most of the patients didn’t come for follow up. Conclusion: The disease is self-limited , most cases at age of 1-5 years , male affected more than female , most cases preceded by upper respiratory tract infections , most cases presented by skin bleeding.
CSF Investigations Are Warranted In COVID-19 Patients with Cranial Nerve Involvement
Authors: Finsterer Josef , Scorza Fulvio A
Published: July 2022

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Impact of second wave of Covid-19 Pandemic on Environment
Authors: Ghosh Subhabrata , Bhattacharya Atreyee , Panigrahi Ashis Kumar
Published: July 2022

Corona virus pandemic started in the December 2019 in Wuhan state of China.From this city the virus spreads throughout the world within very short duration. Experts predicted that like other pandemics, world has encountered in past, this corona pandemic should be followed by second and third wave. The corona virus second wave, like first wave also affects every aspects of life. Huge amount of death results in developing countries due to inadequate oxygen supply and lack of proper treatment. Some areas of the world where number of coronavirus infections were huge during the first wave, cases of corona infection reduce but again increased cases were reported during “second wave”. In this article, we have focussed on the effect of second wave of Covid-19 pandemic on environment, industries and economy.
The Molecular Mechanism of Insulin Resistant and Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3β In the Progression of Alzheimer's disease In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Vijayam Balaji , Balaji Taarika , Balaji Madhuri S , Veerasamy Seshiah , Ganesan Vinothkumar
Published: July 2022

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by high blood sugar caused by a lack of insulin, insulin resistance, or both. It's linked to the onset of secondary problems, which can lead to a variety of co-morbidities. Recent research has found that diabetics are more likely to acquire cognitive impairment or dementia. Diabetes is linked to a number of neurological illnesses, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence of a relationship between diabetes and AD is growing. Insulin signalling disruption in the brain has been discovered, resulting in increased tau protein phosphorylation (hyperphosphorylation), a hallmark and diagnostic of AD pathology, and the buildup of neurofibrillary tangles (NFT). Insulin malfunction in the brain has been shown to modify glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) activity, resulting in increased β amyloid and tau phosphorylation in diabetics. GSK-3β signalling has been implicated in the physiological and pathological processes of diabetes and AD, respectively. This could explain why diabetic individuals have a higher chance of developing AD as their diabetes progresses and they get older. Interestingly, several in vivo investigations with oral antidiabetic medications and insulin treatment in diabetic patients showed improved cognitive function and lower tau hyperphosphorylation. The relationship between T2DM and AD as it relates to amyloid and tau pathology will be discussed in this article. A better knowledge of the relationship between T2DM and AD could transform how researchers and doctors handle both diseases in the future, potentially leading to new therapies and prevention techniques.
Beetroot and Turmeric as Alternative Dyes for Haematoxylin and Eosin in Histological Staining
Authors: Obeta Uchejeso , Dajok Godfrey , Ejinaka Obiora , Deko Bola , Yusuf Bala Nuhu , Ukpabi Maduka , Amunum Saul Gontewa , Achagh Joyce
Published: July 2022

Dyes are referred to as stains which are used to add color to tissues and microbes to make them optical distinct. The dyes are both synthetic and natural, the synthetic ones may be harmful, hazardous to health and are costly to obtain. Natural dyes are eco-friendly, not costly and not hazardous to health as compared to synthetic dyes. In this study, various procedures such as H and E which serves as control as normal routine staining in histopathology laboratory was used to compare Beetroot and Eosin (B and E), Haematoxylin and Turmeric (H and T). Beetroot and Turmeric (B
T) Beetroot and Eosin stains collagen fibre almost similar to H and E, that shows beetroot can be used as alternative for Haematoxylin in H and E staining technique. Haematoxylin and Turmeric stained the tissue almost similar to H and E which shows that Turmeric can replace Eosin. However, B and T poorly stained collagen fibre when compared with H and E. The conclusion came out that, Beetroot containing Betanin which gives it a red color has the same ability of staining Nuclei Bluish purple because of its basic content and may require a mordant (Vineger) as attain enhancer for most of the tissues. Turmeric exhibits the basophilic-like effect on collage fibre, it stains the cytoplasm fairly yellowish, because of its curcumin that makes it yellow. Beetroot and Turmeric as a direct replacement of H and E staining technique in Histopathology laboratory should further be studied with adequate concentration and mordant as the features is suggestive that B and T can replace H and E.
Final Outcome and Complications among Patients of Proximal Tibial Fractures Treated with Open Reduction Internal Fixation with Locking Compression Plate
Authors: Sharma Divyansh , Kumar Bahrat Ravi , Lal Mukand , Chandel Desh Raj , Kumar Ravi
Published: July 2022

Background: Present study was done to evaluate the Final outcome and complications among patients of proximal tibial fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation with locking compression plate. Material and Methods: The study was conducted during 1st August 2019 to 31st October 2020 in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla that included 21 prospective and 4 retrospective cases who fulfilled the inclusion criteria with closed tibial plateau fracture. Final outcomes were obtained after combining functional and radiological outcomes. Results: All the patients were above 18 years of age; 60% of patients were between 31 to 60 years with mean age of 42.5±14.4 years. There were 21 males and 4 females. The ratio between male to female patients was 5.3:1. Fifty six percent patients had excellent, 36% had good and 2% had fair functional outcome. Excellent radiological results were seen in 76%, good in 20% and fair in 4% patient. No patient had poor functional and radiological results. At the end of the study, we found that 92% of our patients had acceptable results which included excellent in 56% and good in 36%. While no patient had poor outcome, 8% patients reported a fair but non-acceptable final outcome. Final outcomes was dependent on age, activity level of the patients, type of fracture, associated injuries, other co-morbidities and compliance to physiotherapy presence or absence of complications, other co-morbidities and postoperative rehabilitation. Twenty percent patients had complications. Superficial infection (8%) and knee stiffness (8%) were the most common complications. Conclusion: Majority of patients of proximal tibial fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation with locking compression plate had excellent clinical and radiological results and had acceptable results. Superficial infection and knee stiffness were the most common complications.
Postoperative Clinical and Radiological Assessment among Patients of Proximal Tibial Fractures Treated with Open Reduction Internal Fixation with Locking Compression Plate
Authors: Sharma Divyansh , Bhushan Bahrat , Kumar Ravi . , Lal Mukand , Chandel Desh Raj
Published: July 2022

Background: Present study was done to evaluate the Postoperative Clinical and Radiological assessment among patients of proximal tibial fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation with locking compression plate. Material and Methods: The study was conducted during 1st August 2019 to 31st October 2020 in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla that included 21 prospective and 4 retrospective cases who fulfilled the inclusion criteria with closed tibial plateau fracture. Results: All the patients were above 18 years of age; 60% of patients were between 31 to 60 years with mean age of 42.5±14.4 years. There were 21 males and 4 females. The ratio between male to female patients was 5.3:1. Post-operatively eighty percent patients had no articular step and 20% had residual step less than 5 mm. Condylar width was normal in 84% patients while 16% patients had residual widening of less than 5mm. Osteoarthritis occurred or progressed by one or two grades in 16% patients. Eighty four percent of the patients had no or mild pain and 16% of the patients had moderate pain on activity involving the knee joint. Average knee flexion achieved at final follow up was 128.40±9.20 and average extension was 8.60±1.20. All patients exhibited excellent to good stability. Rasmussen’s criteria showed excellent functional result in 56% patient, good in 36% patient and 8% patient had fair result. Mean Rasmussen functional score was 27.32.Excellent radiological results were observed in 76% patients, 20% patients had good and 4% had fair results. Mean Rasmussen radiological score was 8.24. Conclusion: Post-operatively, there was decrease in articular depression, restoration of condylar widening to normal, osteoarthritis was not present or not progressed, restoration of full Range of motion both in flexion as well in extension and had excellent Clinical and Radiological results according to Rasmussen score in majority of treated patients.
SARS-CoV-2 associated Guillain-Barre syndrome occurs globally
Authors: Finsterer Josef , Matovu Daniel
Published: July 2022

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Uso de uma aeronave remotamente pilotada (ARP) para o gerenciamento de uma obra de edificação
Authors: Arantes Arielle Elias , Abreu Moisés de Andrade
Published: July 2022

A coleta de imagens com uma Aeronave Remotamente Pilotada (ARP) pode ser utilizada para a detecção de mudanças e realizar o acompanhamento do progresso de uma obra. Buscou-se avaliar o potencial dos ortomosaicos para o acompanhamento de uma obra de edificação. Para isso, foram realizados 4 voos no período de 29/10/2021 a 03/12/2021, no horário das 13 horas, com uma ARP do modelo Mavic 2 Pro em um empreendimento localizado no município de Eusébio-CE. Os erros planimétricos dos quatro voos variaram de 66 a 69 cm e os altimétricos de 25 cm a 49 cm. Posteriormente, no software AutoCad fez a interpretação visual dos quatro ortomosaicos para a realização do acompanhamento do progresso das etapas de pavimentação, forragem vegetal e construção das quadras. Com isso, percebeu-se que após o dia 26/11 a área pavimentada estava abaixo do previsto no cronograma, levando ao atraso nas demais etapas da obra. Também aplicou-se os algoritmos Spectral Angle Difference (SAD) e Multivariate Alteration Detection (MAD) para a detecção automática de mudanças, sendo que ambos os algoritmos apresentaram erros superiores a 40%, invisibilizando o uso destes algoritmos para o acompanhamento da obra.
Formação e semiformação: notas sobre a docência de Filosofia no nível médio
Authors: Nobre Lopes Fátima Maria , Silva Filho Adauto Lopes da
Published: July 2022

Na atualidade, há uma compreensão de que é preciso estabelecer na vida humana bases educativas mais justas e igualitárias. Isso requer que haja uma boa formação nas universidades e nas escolas capaz de desenvolver uma educação para o pensamento crítico e reflexivo. Dentre as diversas áreas dessa formação, destacamos a Filosofia. Este artigo objetiva exercer uma reflexão acerca da formação do docente de Filosofia e do seu ensino no nível médio, tomando como base teórica a questão da semicultura e da semiformação em Adorno. Destacamos a necessidade de relacionar essa formação com a pesquisa, apontando ao mesmo tempo as dificuldades de compreender as especificidades das modalidades bacharelado e licenciatura. Focalizamos o estágio como um espaço de pesquisas e de construções teórico-filosóficas. Entendemos, então, que a relação ensino, pesquisa e estágio é um forte elemento de superação da semiformação na área de Filosofia. Tecemos ainda algumas considerações acerca dos conteúdos e diretrizes metodológicas para o seu ensino no nível médio. Em nossas conclusões, destacamos a importância da Filosofia e do seu ensino na vida social das pessoas e, consequentemente, na formação dos jovens, rogando para que ela permaneça no nível médio.
Vergelijking van de prehospitaal afwijkende respiratoire parameters in de eerste twee Covid-19-perioden in Brussel: een retrospectieve cohortstudie
Authors: Piepers I. , Verhoeven E. , Hubloue I.
Published: July 2022

Comparison of the prehospital altered respiratory parameters over the first two COVID-19 periods in Brussels: a retrospective cohort study

This retrospective cohort study analyses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prehospital pathology in 1 emergency response unit of Brussels. Three months of prehospital data with in total 1,030 interventions were analysed: 1 month in the first and second COVID-19 outbreak (April and November 2020 respectively) and 1 in the intermediate period (June 2020). The subtracted data contained altered respiratory signs as primary outcome parameter. Secondary outcome parameters were mean age, time from call to arrival of the intervention team, oxygen administration, medication administration, artificial ventilation and prehospital death. Statistical analyses are performed using SPSS®, the cross table, the Chi-squared test and the Kruskal-Wallis test.

Altered respiratory signs appeared in 31.9, 24.6 and 32.9% of the cases in April, June and November respectively (p-value: 0.039). Mean age was 59, 57 and 60 years (null hypothesis retained). Time from call to arrival of the intervention team was 11 minutes in all 3 periods (null hypothesis retained). Oxygen was administrated in 31.4, 27.4 and 32.6% of the cases (p-value: 0.315). Medication was given in 41.1, 39.7 and 41.2% (p-value: 0.908). Artificial ventilation was necessary in 2.8, 5.5 and 5.8% of the interventions (p-value: 0.115). Prehospital death was declared in 6.1, 4.9 and 6.9% of the cases.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the prevalence of prehospital altered respiratory signs. Furthermore, no significant difference has been observed in the secondary outcome parameters.
Relationship Between Diet with the Incidence of Gastritis at Patients Treated Roads the Internal Disease Poly Hospital Dr. R. Koesma Tuban
Authors: Prasiwi Nikita welandha
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Gastritis is one of the health problems that exist in the community. In 2012, gastritis ranked sixth among other diseases. In Internal Disease poly at Hospital Dr. R. Koesma Tuban, an increase in cases of gastritis since last 5-6 years. A good diet is one of the treatment of gastritis and is apreventive measure to prevent the occurrence of gastritis. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between diet and the incidence of gastritis in patients who visited the Internal Disease poly at Hospital Dr. R. Koesma Tuban. The design of this study is the population Correlational studies and obtained a sample 110 respondents of 150 respondents. The sampling technique is using acidental sampling. Collecting data is using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Phi coefficient test with a significant level of α = 0.05. Based on the results, 45 (67,2%) of respondents who experienced gastritis have a poor diet, and 26 (60,5%) of respondents who do not gastritis have a good diet. The results of the analysis using the Phi coefficient test in get p = 0.004. p <  α then means H0 is rejected, so there is a relationship between diet and the incidence of gastritis. From the description above it can be concluded that in order to increase the awareness of the community to implement a good diet, counseling or health education on the importance of diet to disease gastritis health workers need to be given in order to prevent and reduce cases of gastritis.
Effect Self Help Group On Coping Mechanism Focused Problem Coping In Adolescents SMK Negeri Kediri
Authors: Purnomo Purnomo , Suciati Suciati
Published: July 2022

Coping mechanism is a method used by someone to reduce the stress level experienced by an individual. One of the problems experienced by adolescents is stress. The impact of stress cause’s problems on physical health and reduce psychological abilities adolescents. One of the supports in improving coping mechanism Problem Focused Coping (PFC) on adolescents used intervention Self Help Group. Purpose in thus study to determine the effect Self Help Group to improved Coping Mechanisms: Problem Focused Coping (PFC) on adolescents. Design in this study by Quasi Experimental Pre-Test and Post-Test With Control Group. Samples in this study with the control and exclusion criteria with the number of respondents 282 students, which were divided into 141 in the control group and the intervention group. Collecting data used the Problem Focused Coping questionnaire from A-COPE. Analysis by used  SPSS 16.0 for windows with Corelation Pearson Product Moments Test. Results in this study indicate the coping mechanism problem focused coping control group obtained p value=0.293, and the intervention group p=0.000. The results this study prove the Self-Help Group intervention has an influence increasing positive coping mechanisms towards Problem Focused Coping (PFC). Conclusion Self Help group intervention has a significant effect in increasing the coping mechanism of problem focused coping (PFC) in adolescents.
KNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENT OF PRE-CONCEPTION REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH THROUGH ONLINE EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Hurin'in Nur Maziyah , Wijayanti Erna Eka , Putri Fedelita Aistania , Puspitasari Prastiwi Novia
Published: July 2022

The preconception period starts from the desire to have children until 9 weeks after conception or up to 10 weeks of gestation. This study was to provide health education about pre-conception reproductive health for women of childbearing age during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was a Quasi-Experimental Design with pretest-posttest group approach. The intervention used was in the form of providing online preconception reproductive health education through video media in the Fatayat NU group, Tuban. The research population was 40 representatives of Fatayat NU throughout Tuban Regency. The sampling technique used total sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire which was distributed online via the Google Form link on the Whatsapp group, before and after online health education respondents were given a questionnaire. Data analysis used in this research was Wilcoxon. The results showed that most of the respondents at the time of the pretest most of the respondents had sufficient knowledge of 27 respondents (67.5%), then after the post-test, in general, respondents had good knowledge of 31 respondents (77.5%). Data analysis result obtained p-value=0.000, because the p-value<0.05 which indicates an increase in Pre-Conception Reproductive Health Knowledge through Online Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic.
PENGARUH PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN MAHASISWA KORPS SUKARELA PALANG MERAH INDONESIA TENTANG TRAUMA TULANG SERVIKAL DI STIKES HUTAMA ABDI HUSADA TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Saputri Berlian Yuli , Herminaju Ketjuk , Anggraini Ria , Retnowati Dwi
Published: July 2022

College is a center of education, development and dissemination of knowledge. According to the WHO in 2011 spinal cord injury occurred in 30,000 patients each year in the United States and nearly 40% -50% lead to severe symptoms, and sometimes cause death, it is because of lack of information and understanding of what it's trauma of the cervical spine and how the handling initially. Given this research aimed to investigate the effect of health education to increase student knowledge and students are expected to get the right information about the trauma of the cervical spine. The design used in this study is the One-group pre-post Test Design by comparing the results of pre-test and post-test without making a comparison with the influence imposed on other groups. The study population was mostly student volunteer corps PMI in STIKES Hutama Abdi Husada Tulungagung using total sampling technique with a total of 40 respondents. Retrieving data using a questionnaire. Then the data is processed by the technique Editing, Coding, Scoring and Tabulating. Then analyzed with a statistical test wilcoxon. The results showed that there is influence of health education to increase student knowledge PMI volunteer corps in STIKES Hutama Abdi Husada Tulungagung indicated with p = 0.000 and α = 0.05, which means the value (p≤0,05). Therefore, researchers found that the provision of health information is very important, including to students who study in the health field it proved useful to improve one's knowledge / students in this study were medical students
The Local Community Participation in Support the Existence and Sustainability of Ecotourism Development Geopark Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu
Authors: Munandar Aris , Pramanti Adilita , Chotim Erna Ermawati
Published: July 2022

This paper is the result of an exploratory study on the ecotourism development of the Ciletuh-Palabuanratu Geopark in the Sukabumi Regency. Especially observing the involvement of local communities as one of the main stakeholders who will determine the sustainability of these ecotourism development activities. The Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark has been designated by UNESCO as a global geopark because it is considered to have advantages and uniqueness in geological diversity, biological diversity, and cultural diversity. To support the sustainability of this geopark, the local government has been developing Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu tourism with the principles of conservation, community empowerment, and collaboration to become an international-class tourist destination. This tour is managed by the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark Management Agency (CPUGGp) under the Sukabumi Regency Government, West Java
VALUATION DA MARCA PESSOAL: ESTUDO DE CASO DO EMPRESÁRIO RICARDO BELLINO
Authors: Grasiano Moreti Paulo Roberto
Published: July 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar o estudo de caso de valoração da marca pessoal do empresário Ricardo Bellino, por meio do processo de valuation elaborado por um escritório especializado na avaliação de ativos intangíveis. O processo levou em consideração itens como: reputação, valores aportados a negócios, registro de marca, presença digital, brand equity, capacidade de gerar negócios e atrair investidores, entre outros. Desse modo, foi possível calcular um valor estimado de R$ 78 milhões, valor que pode legalmente ser integralizado ao balanço patrimonial da própria empresa. Esse resultado mostra ser imperativo que profissionais adotem o processo de gestão de suas marcas pessoais (personal granding) na gestão de suas carreiras, a fim de potencializarem o sucesso profissional, o alcance de objetivos e os resultados.
Assessment of Indoor Air Quality at Different Sites of Higher Educational Buildings of a University, Shah Alam
Authors: Azlan Nur Batrisyia , Mohd Suadi Nata Dayana Hazwani , Mohd Uzid Mahathir
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Indoor air quality is an important aspect in defining Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). SBS triggered by
inadequate IAQ may harm occupants. Objective: This study was conducted to establish the relationship between
IAQ and SBS in the higher educational building. Methods: The research method is divided into three main categories; indoor air chemical and contaminant analysis, microbiological contaminant analysis, and questionnaire.
A cross-sectional study was conducted at seven locations in a university in Shah Alam. Results: The results were
compared to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health standard (DOSH). Significant correlation with temperature (p<0.05), relative humidity (p<0.05), and particulate matter (PM10) (p<0.05) were found.This study suggests
that enhancing housekeeping standards and monitoring indoor air quality can enhance the indoor air quality in Malaysian higher education buildings. Conclusion: Based on correlation between IAQ and SBS symptoms, poor IAQ
and SBS symptoms among occupants may impact teaching and learning process in the university. Conclusion: This
study suggests that enhancing housekeeping standards and monitoring indoor air quality can enhance the indoor air
quality in Malaysian higher education buildings.
Parálisis Supranuclear Progresiva: Correlación clínico-patológica y aproximación al papel patogénico de la microglía
Authors:   , Sánchez Ruiz de Gordoa Javier
Published: July 2022

La parálisis supranuclear progresiva (PSP) es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa que se manifiesta clínicamente como un parkinsonismo atípico y su base patológica son los depósitos de proteína tau en neuronas y células gliales. Es la taupatía primaria más frecuente. El diagnóstico definitivo es neuropatológico y, en los últimos años, se ha avanzado en la definición de criterios clínicos de diagnóstico más sensibles y específicos y en la identificación de potenciales biomarcadores. La hipótesis de este trabajo es que existe una correlación entre la diferente densidad y distribución de los depósitos de proteína tau en las distintas estructuras del encéfalo y la expresión fenotípica de la PSP. A su vez, esta expresión clínica podría estar influida por la interacción de la proteína tau con otros depósitos proteicos neuronales. Además, se plantea que la activación de la microglía puede jugar un papel en la fisiopatología de la enfermedad. El objetivo general de este trabajo es analizar las características clínicopatológicas de la PSP en un estudio retrospectivo postmortem y explorar el papel de la microglía en su fisiopatología. Para ello se propone estudiar la distribución de fenotipos clínicos tras la aplicación de diferentes criterios clínicos de diagnóstico para la PSP y comparar los fenotipos resultantes en función de la carga y distribución de la proteína tau; explorar la relación del depósito de la proteína tau con los de otras proteínas mal plegadas como la alfa-sinucleína; y explorar la expresión génica de un gen candidato, TREM2 (Triggering Receptor Expressed in Myeloid cells type 2), relacionado con la inflamación y la activación microglial en la PSP y su potencial uso como biomarcador de la enfermedad. Para su desarrollo, se han elaborado 3 trabajos que constituyen una unidad temática. En el primero de ellos, se realiza un estudio descriptivo transversal de las características clinico-patológicas de la serie de 34 casos de PSP del biobanco de Navarrabiomed que fallecieron entre los años 2005 y 2017, y se compara los depósitos de la proteína tau entre los fenotipos clínicos resultantes tras la aplicación retrospectiva de diferentes criterios clínicos de diagnóstico. En el segundo trabajo, se describen los casos que presentan una coexpresión en las mismas neuronas de la proteína tau y alfa-sinucleína mediante técnicas de doble inmunohistoquímica e inmunofluorescencia. En el tercer trabajo, se realiza un estudio observacional descriptivo de casos y controles comparando la expresión del gen TREM2 en muestras de la SN de 24 casos de PSP y controles sin neuropatología, y se analiza la correlación entre la expresión del gen y los depósitos de la proterína tau.
Identificación de circRNAs como biomarcadores epigenéticos candidatos en la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Authors:   , Urdánoz Casado Amaya
Published: July 2022

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic and, for the time being, irreversible neurodegenerative disease that represents the leading cause of age-related dementia. Its diagnosis remains a challenge. In recent years, different diagnostic biomarkers have been identified but, due to their cost or difficulty of access, their routine implementation has been limited in many health centers. Therefore, new non-invasive blood biomarkers are being investigated, such as epigenetic biomarkers, among which are circular RNAs (circRNAs), a class of non-coding RNAs. The aim of this thesis is to identify circRNAs with differential expression in the human entorhinal cortex (EC), a brain region particularly vulnerable to AD, in AD patients compared to controls.
An Introduction to Soils
Authors: Funk Roger
Published: July 2022

Soil is a dynamic and complex substance composed of mineral particles, organic matter, microflora and microfauna, and pore spaces that contain air, water and dissolved nutrients. Although soils vary widely due to differences in climate, parent materials, vegetation, relief and time, certain physical and chemical characteristics are common to all soils. Arborists should have a basic understanding of these characteristics in order to properly maintain trees and shrubs.
Effects and Consequences of Stress on Root Physiology
Authors: Wargo Philip M.
Published: July 2022

Because roots are out of sight, they are too often out of mind when the effects of stress on overall tree condition are considered. A description and discussion of tree root structure and function is followed by some basic information on root physiology. The effects of various stresses, that affect the roots directly and indirectly, are considered in relation to root structure and physiology, and the consequences of altered root physiology on tree health is discussed.
Estimating the Value of Urban Forests Using the Travel Cost Method
Authors: Dwyer John F. , Peterson George L. , Darragh Alexander J.
Published: July 2022

Municipal urban forestry programs are guided by the values that urbanites place on urban trees and forests. The willingness of users to pay for the use of urban forest areas is suggested as one useful measure of value to guide urban forestry programs. Travel cost models were developed for three urban forest sites in the Chicago area. The models estimated an average willingness to pay of $4.54, $8.68, and $12.71 per visit. Suggestions are made for further use of the travel cost method to estimate changes in the willingness of users to pay for urban forest sites under various management options. This information can provide guidance for urban forest resource management programs that are short of funds.
RAKSHA - The Smart Security System
Authors: Mr. Arun Kumbi  , Mr. Kirankumar B K  , Mr. Prasad S  , Ms. Sahana S D  , Mr. Vishalkumar B
Published: July 2022

Web-based technology has improved drastically in the past decade. As a result, security technology has become a major help to protect our daily life. In this project, we propose a robust security based on face recognition system with security for gas and fire. In particular, we develop this system to give access into a room for authenticated users and help us in the condition where there is LPG gas leak or fire catch. The classifier is trained by using a new adaptive learning method. The training data are initially collected from live images. The accuracy of the classifier is incrementally improved as the user starts using the system. A novel method has been introduced to improve the classifier model by human interaction and social media. By using a deep learning framework- TensorFlow, it will be easy to reuse the framework to adopt with many devices and applications. In addition to face Security system, we are going with Pin conformation, OTP and Finger print series.
An Assessment of Groundwater Development Using Pervious Concrete-A Case Study in JSSATE Campus Bangalore
Authors: Dr. P. Nagabhushana  , Mahendra C  , Shrishail  , Sunilkumar Borannavar  , Vinay Kumar M
Published: July 2022

Pervious concrete is a special kind of concrete with a high porosity that is used for concrete flatwork applications to lessen runoff from a site and facilitate groundwater recharging. Water from precipitation and other sources can directly pass through pervious concrete. Other names for it include porous pavement, permeable concrete, no-fines concrete, and porous concrete. Pervious concrete is made with large particles and minimal to no tiny Aggregates. The concrete paste then coats the aggregates and allows water to pass through the concrete slab. In order to reduce runoff from a site and enable groundwater recharge, pervious concrete is a specific variety of concrete with a high porosity that is used for concrete flatwork applications. Pervious concrete allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass through directly. Porous concrete, permeable concrete, no-fine concrete, and porous pavement are other names for it. Pervious concrete is made with large aggregates with little or no small aggregates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regards pervious concrete as a means of providing storm water management, pollution reduction, and appropriate development. The development of trees is also enhanced by pervious concrete. The behaviour of pervious concrete has been experimentally explored in the current work. The ratio of water to cement was 0.45. The ratio of coarse aggregate to cement was maintained at varying ratios of 1:4 and 1:6. Half of cement is made of fly ash. Experimental research has been done on a variety of pervious concrete qualities, such as workability and compressive strength tests after 7 and 14 days
Perceção dos profissionais acerca da participação das famílias no apoio pelas equipas de intervenção precoce
Authors: Pinto Marta , Serrano Ana Maria
Published: July 2022

A participação da família no processo de apoio pelas equipas de intervenção precoce na infância é uma componente essencial para o desenvolvimento e inclusão da criança. Dada a implementação destas equipas em Portugal, pretendemos conhecer a participação das famílias no apoio prestado, pelas palavras dos profissionais, bem como os facilitadores à participação das famílias. Neste estudo de análise qualitativa, entrevistamos 18 profissionais de intervenção precoce na infância. Os dados obtidos revelam que os profissionais consideram promover a participação da família. Contudo, verificou-se que na maioria das vezes é o profissional que lidera todo o processo de apoio. Concluímos também que os profissionais desejam que as famílias participem mais no apoio de intervenção precoce na infância, reconhecem a componente relacional como a base de todo o seu trabalho com as famílias e começam a utilizar a componente participativa, particularmente as práticas que apoiam a escolha informada e a participação dos pais.
“This Is Going to Affect People in More Ways Than One … Even After It’s Over”: Perceptions of Recent Graduates of the Impact of COVID-19
Authors: Vanpuymbrouck Laura , Friedman Carli
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

In the wake of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), practitioners, educators, and students had to shift to virtual interactions while experiencing significant unknowns and valid fears. How prepared are new graduates to enter a health care climate in a pandemic? This presentation describes the findings from semistructured individual interviews of nine recent graduates of OT graduate programs to explore their perceptions of the impact of COVID-19 on their future delivery of OT interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laura Vanpuymbrouck

Contributing Authors: Carli Friedman
Justice-Based OT: Advancing Occupational Justice Through a Collaborative Network
Authors: Jaegers Lisa , Dillon Mary Beth , Dieleman Crystal , Muñoz Jaime P. , Rogers Sandra , Barney Karen , Cepon Alyssa , Hoeferkamp Natalie , Topiwala Drashti
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

Justice-Based Occupational Therapy (JBOT) convened a network of OTs and key stakeholders in justice reform who identified actions needed to advance occupational justice: advocacy and policy, education, resources, and research. In this project, we compiled and analyzed the activities of the JBOT network and other OT associations who took action toward occupational justice during the past year. Findings indicate current events surrounding racial injustices sparked high levels of activity, and sustainability will be explored.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Jaegers

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alyssa Cepon, Natalie Hoeferkamp, Drashti Topiwala

Contributing Authors: Mary Beth Dillon, Crystal Dieleman, Jaime P. Muñoz, Sandra Rogers, Karen Barney
Ableism of OT and Physical Therapy Assistants
Authors: Vanpuymbrouck Laura , Friedman Carli , Feldner Heather
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

Bias in health care contributes to health disparities of people with disabilities (PWD). OT and physical therapy assistants are key stakeholders in rehabilitation; however, little research examines these clinicians’ bias toward PWD. This study examined OT and physical therapy assistants’ explicit and implicit disability bias, and the results show that the majority are implicitly biased toward PWD despite the majority being explicitly not biased. Implications and recommendations on approaches to address concern are discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laura Vanpuymbrouck

Contributing Authors: Carli Friedman, Heather Feldner
Are They Thriving or Just Surviving? Moving Beyond Graduation and Grades to Measure Success in Students
Authors: Culshaw Mary , Silander Heather , Mortier Teresa , Yatczak Jayne
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

Student success is commonly measured through graduation and grades; however, these are not everything. Programs are challenged to support student well-being while in school and prepare students for stressors afterward. Measuring whether a student is thriving versus just surviving provides a more comprehensive understanding of their coping. This presentation will share findings on the Thrive Quotient with students in four health sciences programs. Results support the use of the tool in program evaluation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mary Culshaw

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jayne Yatczak

Contributing Authors: Heather Silander, Teresa Mortier
Lived Experiences of Individuals With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Jordan
Authors: Zaidova Najiba , Alzoubi Raja’a , Jaber Alaa , Nazzal Mohammad
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

Eight million coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries are performed worldwide annually to ameliorate the effects of atherosclerosis on the cardiovascular system; there is a higher incidence in developing countries, such as Jordan. CABG surgeries are invasive, with a lengthy recovery, and affect an individual’s occupational performance. This study aimed to investigate the lived experiences and recovery of Jordanians with CABG surgeries, focusing on an OT lens.

Primary Author and Speaker: Najiba Zaidova

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mohammad Nazzal

Contributing Authors: Raja’a Alzoubi, Alaa Jaber
Mediating Effect of Social Participation on the Experience of Discrimination and Self-Acceptance of Disability Among People With Mental Illness
Authors: Jeong Jiin , Yoo Eunyong
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

This study investigated the relationship among discrimination experience, social participation, and self-acceptance of disability for people with mental illness. We focused on the mediating effect of social participation. There was an indirect effect of discrimination experience on self-acceptance of disability by fully mediating social participation. In terms of OT, it will be meaningful to understand the role of social participation in these mechanism of mental illness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jiin Jeong

Contributing Authors: Eunyong Yoo
Developing Multicomponent Interest-Based Interventions to Prevent Delirium: A Quality Improvement Project for Hospitalized Older Adults
Authors: Liu Qianwen , Donoso Brown Elena , Johnson Shauni , Moss-Corcoran Autumn
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 03/31/2022

Delirium is prevalent among hospitalized older adults. Interest-based activities and environmental cues can increase cognitive stimulation to prevent delirium. OTs have unique skills to create person-centered interventions to promote cognition and participation. The feasibility of providing multicomponent interest-based intervention in the acute care setting was explored. Promising patient engagement and high satisfaction were reported.

Primary Author and Speaker: Qianwen Liu

Contributing Authors: Elena Donoso Brown, Shauni Johnson, Autumn Moss-Corcoran
Hospital Emergency Department Staff Training for Effective Documentation of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Bathje Molly , Brennan Sarah , DiGiulio Rose F. , McCormack Maeve , Snyder Marisa
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/01/2022

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have poorer health outcomes than those without IDD, in part because of a lack of training for health care professionals. Researchers implemented a training program for emergency department staff aimed at improving recognition, documentation, and coding. Results indicate that training was considered useful by staff but did not result in coding changes. Recommendations for future research and continued efforts are made.

Primary Author and Speaker: Molly Bathje

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Brennan, Rose F. DiGiulio, Maeve McCormack, Marisa Snyder
Understanding Service Delivery Decisions: More Than a Digital Divide
Authors: Dionne Timothy , Little Lauren , Gately Megan E.
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/01/2022

Postpandemic, OT practitioners must make clinical judgments about the continuation of telehealth for specific clients. However, there is a lack of research on the factors that influence both practitioners’ and clients’ decision-making processes in using telehealth and promote success. The purpose of this research was to uncover ways in which OT practitioners drew from clinical reasoning, expertise, and resilience to guide service delivery modality decision making.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Dionne

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Little, Megan E. Gately
Encounters With Ethical Problems During the First 5 Years of Practice in OT
Authors: Howard Brenda S. , Govern Michele , Haney Morgan , Ottinger Haylee Jeanne Noelle , Earls Alyssa , Retter Alex , Rippe Travis
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

Investigators examined encounters with ethical issues in the first 5 years of practice by surveying 125 OT practitioners. Most common ethical issues included productivity and billing, compromised care as a result of cost containment, and therapeutic relationship issues. Those in practice longer than 1 year or practicing in adult or older adult settings experienced a greater number of ethical issues. Future studies to explore interventions for moral distress and ethical issues are indicated.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brenda S. Howard

Additional Authors and Speakers: Michele Govern, Morgan Haney, Haylee Jeanne Noelle Ottinger, Alyssa Earls, Alex Retter, Travis Rippe
Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life After COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: McLoughlin Lia , Cavaliere Catherine , Pizzi Michael , Curtin Lindsey , Butler Angela , Weick Nicole , Gray Christopher
Published: July 2022

Date Presented 04/02/2022

This study aimed to find the impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the health, well-being, and quality of life of survivors. The findings of this study indicate that many of the mental and social impacts of COVID-19 on survivors of the virus may be related to the pandemic and related restrictions as opposed to the virus itself. Given the increased need for mental health services as a result of COVID-19, OTs may establish a new role in mental health services as well as community health promotion.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lia McLoughlin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lindsey Curtin, Angela Butler, Nicole Weick, Christopher Gray

Contributing Authors: Catherine Cavaliere, Michael Pizzi