bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rehabilitation of Atrophied Anterior Mandible with Basal Implants: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India, Janardhanan Nimmi , Shivaprasad B M
Published: January 2023

Basal implantology also referred to as bicortical implantology is considered to be a modern implantology system which utilizes the basal cortical portion of the jaw bones for retention of the dental implants, which are uniquely designed to engage within the basal cortical bone areas. In the present case, a 44-year-old healthy male patient reported to our department with grade III mobile 32, 33. After careful examination and treatment planning cortical implants with immediate prosthetic rehabilitation was initiated. The teeth were extracted atraumatically and two smooth surface cortical implants were placed into the extraction sockets followed by prosthetic rehabilitation using metal ceramic crowns. IOPA radiographs and CBCT were taken preoperative and immediate postoperative. The patient and operator compliance after placement of implant and prosthetic rehabilitation were analysed using a 10-point patient assessment scale. Cortical implant therapy has several advantages, it allows placement in bone that is deficient in height and width, reduced treatment length, reduced number of operations, immediate loading and better patient compliance. Keywords: Fixed Rehabilitation, Basal Implants, Atrophied Ridges
Brief Overview on Probiotics
Authors:   Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Zafna Aesha , Vijayan Vidhya , Darshana V , Sathyan Anjali , Vaishnavi J S
Published: January 2023

Probiotics are generally safe to consume, but may cause bacteria-host interactions and side effects in few cases. Bacteria play an essential role in maturation of the intestine, development and control of the immune system. In a newborn, this bacterial flora is transferred from mother through breastfeeding. The imbalances of oral microbial flora are responsible for various oral diseases. Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed. Probiotics are generally safe to consume, but may cause bacteria-host interactions and side effects in few cases. The recent researches review that the judicious use of probiotics play a vital role in limiting these diseases. Probiotics are generally safe to consume, but may cause bacteria-host interactions and side effects in few cases. Keywords: Probiotics, Microbial flora, Oral health
Pediatric Head and Neck Malignancies
Authors:   Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), NH 47 Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem, 636308, India, Sowmya R , Gunasekaran Sowndarya ​ , Vinola D , John J Baby , Mathew Basil M , Gainneos Pradeep Daniel
Published: January 2023

Head and neck masses represents a common clinical entity in pediatric age group. In general, these masses are classified in to developmental, inflammatory, or neoplastic. Having a working knowledge of these lesions in head and neck region & conducting a thorough history & physical examinations generally enable the clinician to simplify an appropriate workup and establish a diagnosis. The differential diagnosis is wide-ranging, and expeditiously distinguishing the benign from malignant masses is difficult for instituting a timely multidisciplinary approach to the management of malignancy. Malignancy of the head and neck account for approximately 5% of all childhood carcinomas. This review aims to discuss the most common head and neck malignancies in childhood. The evidence for the diagnosis and management of childhood, head and neck malignancy is summarized. The rarity of these tumors are inevitably results in a paucity of high-level evidence to guide the treatment. Keywords: Children, Head and neck malignancy, Lymphoma, Malignancy, Rhabdomyosarcoma
Épocas recomendables para la fertilización del café antes y después de la zoca
Authors: Salazar-Gutiérrez Luis Fernando , Sadeghian Siavosh
Published: January 2023

La renovación oportuna y la fertilización del cultivo del café son dos de las prácticas agronómicas que permiten incrementar y mantener la productividad y la rentabilidad. Con respecto a la fertilización, un aspecto importante para mejorar su eficiencia se relaciona con el momento oportuno de la labor, y en cuanto a la renovación, son relevantes los métodos que se emplean, siendo más comunes en Colombia la renovación por siembra y el zoqueo.

Cabe resaltar que este último método presenta ventajas comparativas, tanto en el marco agronómico como económico, ya que es una práctica útil para la administración adecuada de la plantación, y con un menor costo respecto a la renovación por siembra. El zoqueo se debe realizar en las épocas correctas, según los patrones de cosecha de cada zona, y debe coincidir con un período seco, luego de finalizada la cosecha principal.
Cosmic-CoNN: A Cosmic-Ray Detection Deep-learning Framework, Data Set, and Toolkit
Authors: Xu 许 Chengyuan 程远 , McCully Curtis , Dong 董 Boning 泊宁 , Howell D. Andrew , Sen Pradeep
Published: January 2023

Rejecting cosmic rays (CRs) is essential for the scientific interpretation of CCD-captured data, but detecting CRs in single-exposure images has remained challenging. Conventional CR detectors require experimental parameter tuning for different instruments, and recent deep-learning methods only produce instrument-specific models that suffer from performance loss on telescopes not included in the training data. We present Cosmic-CoNN, a generic CR detector deployed for 24 telescopes at the Las Cumbres Observatory, which has been made possible by the three contributions in this work: (1) We build a large and diverse ground-based CR data set leveraging thousands of images from a global telescope network. (2) We propose a novel loss function and a neural network optimized for telescope imaging data to train generic CR-detection models. At 95% recall, our model achieves a precision of 93.70% on Las Cumbres imaging data and maintains a consistent performance on new ground-based instruments never used for training. Specifically, the Cosmic-CoNN model trained on the Las Cumbres CR data set maintains high precisions of 92.03% and 96.69% on Gemini GMOS-N/S 1 × 1 and 2 × 2 binning images, respectively. (3) We build a suite of tools including an interactive CR mask visualization and editing interface, console commands, and Python APIs to make automatic, robust CR detection widely accessible by the community of astronomers. Our data set, open-source code base, and trained models are available at https://github.com/cy-xu/cosmic-conn.
On the Origin of the North Celestial Pole Loop
Authors: Marchal Antoine , Martin Peter G.
Published: January 2023

The North Celestial Pole Loop (NCPL) provides a unique laboratory for studying the early-stage precursors of star formation. Uncovering its origin is key to understanding the dynamical mechanisms that control the evolution of its contents. In this study, we explore the 3D geometry and the dynamics of the NCPL using high-resolution dust extinction data and H i data, respectively. We find that material toward Polaris and Ursa Major is distributed along a plane similarly oriented to the Radcliffe wave. The Spider projected in between appears disconnected in 3D, a discontinuity in the loop shape. We find that the elongated cavity that forms the inner part of the NCPL is a protrusion of the Local Bubble (LB) likely filled with warm (possibly hot) gas that passes through and goes beyond the location of the dense clouds. An idealized model of the cavity as a prolate spheroid oriented toward the observer, reminiscent of the cylindrical model proposed by Meyerdierks et al., encompasses the protrusion and fits into arcs of warm H i gas expanding laterally to it. As first argued by Meyerdierks et al., the nonspherical geometry of the cavity and the lack of OB stars interior to it disfavor an origin caused by a single point-like source of energy or multiple supernovae. Rather, the formation of the protrusion could be related to the propagation of warm gas from the LB into a pre-existing nonuniform medium in the lower halo, the topology of which was likely shaped by past star formation activity along the Local Arm.
Method for Minefields Mapping by Imagery from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Popov M.O. , Stankevich S.A. , Mosov S.P. , Titarenko O.V. , Dugin S.S. , Golubov S.I. , Andreiev A.A.
Published: January 2023

The paper proposes a method for minefields mapping by the centimeter resolution imagery from a copter-type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which is equipped with multispectral camera and thermal infrared camera. The research methodology is the probability fusion by each sensor and the subsequent decision making on the landmine presence/absence. Models for the landmine detection in multispectral and thermal images are considered. The training sample structuration is proposed for the landmine detection reliability enhancement. The local temperature anomalies of landmine size are allocated by sliding window scanning the thermal image. The experimental performance of actual landmines detection at a special test site in Ukraine is described. The probability of correct landmine detection was 0.92 while with a false alarm probability it was 0.45.
Comparison of two modified analytical approaches for the systems of time fractional partial differential equations
Authors: Alderremy Aisha Abdullah , Shah Rasool , Shah Nehad Ali , Aly Shaban , Nonlaopon Kamsing
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to present a comparison of two analytical approaches toward obtaining the solution of the time-fractional system of partial differential equations. The newly proposed approaches are the new approximate analytical approach (NAAA) and Mohand variational iteration transform approach (MVITA). The NAAA is based on the Caputo-Riemann operator and its basic properties with the decomposition procedure. The NAAA provides step wise series form solutions with fractional order, which quickly converge to the exact solution for integer order. The MVITA is based on a variational iteration procedure and uses the Mohand integral transform. The MVITA also provides a series solution without a stepwise solution. Both approaches provide a series form of solutions to the proposed problems. The analytical procedures and obtained results are compared for the proposed problems. The obtained results were also compared with exact solutions for the problems. The obtained result and plots have shown the validity and applicability of the proposed algorithms. Both approaches can be extended for the analytical solution of other physical phenomena in science and technology.
Dynamics of the positive almost periodic solution to a class of recruitment delayed model on time scales
Authors: Zhu Ping
Published: January 2023

By employing the operator theory, the Lyapunov function on time scales and the famous Gronwall's inequality, this paper addresses some dynamic properties of almost periodic solutions for a class of two species co-existence delayed model on time scales with almost periodic coefficients and Ricker, as well as the Beverton-Holt type function. First, we establish the existence and uniqueness of the almost periodic solution with a positive infimum by transforming the initial model into an equivalent integral equation. Second, we investigate the global exponential stability and uniformly asymptotic stability of the positive almost periodic solution. Finally, we give two examples to illustrate the main presented results.
Research of mortality risk prediction based on hospital admission data for COVID-19 patients
Authors: Shen Qian
Published: January 2023

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world and causes hundreds of millions of infections and millions of deaths, medical institutions around the world keep facing a crisis of medical runs and shortages of medical resources. In order to study how to effectively predict whether there are risks of death in patients, a variety of machine learning models have been used to learn and predict the clinical demographics and physiological indicators of COVID-19 patients in the United States of America. The results show that the random forest model has the best performance in predicting the risk of death in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, as the COVID-19 patients' mean arterial pressures, ages, C-reactive protein tests' values, values of blood urea nitrogen and their clinical troponin values are the most important implications for their risk of death. Healthcare organizations can use the random forest model to predict the risks of death based on data from patients admitted to a hospital due to COVID-19, or to stratify patients admitted to a hospital due to COVID-19 based on the five key factors this can optimize the diagnosis and treatment process by appropriately arranging ventilators, the intensive care unit and doctors, thus promoting the efficient use of limited medical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare organizations can also establish databases of patient physiological indicators and use similar strategies to deal with other pandemics that may occur in the future, as well as save more lives threatened by infectious diseases. Governments and people also need to take action to prevent possible future pandemics.
El Mágreb en el Muʿǧam al-buldān de Yāqūt al-Rūmī (m. 626/1229): Análisis del contenido y fuentes
Authors: Manzano-Rodríguez Miguel Ángel
Published: January 2023

La conocida obra Muʿǧam al-buldān (Diccionario de los países), terminada por el geógrafo y erudito Yāqūt al-Rūmī al-Ḥamawī (m. 626/1229) un año antes de su muerte, ofrece una valiosa información sobre los múltiples topónimos recogidos por este autor. Dicha información no se limita solo a los aspectos geográficos, sino también a los literarios y biográficos, y ha sido abordada en trabajos relacionados con al-Andalus. Mi propósito en el presente artículo es realizar una primera aproximación a la imagen que Yāqūt proyecta del Mágreb a través de algunos ejemplos concretos, realizando un breve recorrido de las fuentes que empleó, entre las cuales destacó especialmente el geógrafo andalusí Abū ʿUbayd al-Bakrī (m. 487/1094), muy citado en toda la obra.
Restructuring the Workforce Through Non-Ageist Hiring and Retention Practices That Value Aging Workers' Expertise
Authors: Franz Nadine E.
Published: January 2023

The aging workforce faces obstacles in a youth-obsessed society. Ageist assumptions dominate the airwaves, where society celebrates youth while undervaluing older people. These stereotypes permeate as companies marginalize older people while sending veiled messages that diminish their worth. Older people endure barriers, whether seeking new opportunities or promotions. Ageism is widespread, and hiring and retention practices often neglect older workers. The disregard for more senior talent results from ageist stereotypes. These biases ignore older employees' worth. Employer mistreatment of older employees signals their lack of commitment to diversity. Employers must implement non-ageist HR initiatives while continuously holding themselves accountable for executing fair employment policies. This chapter explores ageist issues, controversies, problems, and steps employers must take to create and implement non-ageist hiring and retention policies to safeguard a diverse workforce.
Le cure palliative nel malato internistico: focus sulle malattie croniche in fase avanzata
Authors: Carbone Mauro , Gilioli Fabio , Antonione Raffaella
Published: January 2023

Prefazione - Il ruolo del palliativista in medicina internaGino Gobber
Il ruolo del medico internista nelle cure palliativeDario Manfellotto
Le cure palliative nel malato non-oncologicoItalo Penco
La cura del malato fragile alla fine della vitaAndrea Fontanella
La scuola di specializzazione in Medicina e Cure PalliativeGino Gobber; Dario Manfellotto
IntroduzioneFabio Gilioli
Strumenti per identificare la complessità dei bisogni clinici-assistenziali dei malati e delle loro famiglieFilippo Canzani; Claudio Santini
Gestione dei sintomi in fase avanzata: dispnea, delirium, rantolo, nausea e vomito, occlusione intestinaleMatteo Moroni
Gestione dei sintomi in fase avanzata e nel fine vita: doloreGiuseppe Civardi
Approccio assistenziale ai sintomi in fase avanzata e nel fine vitaGabriella Bordin; Michela Guarda
De-prescrizione, rimodulazione e sospensione diagnostiche e terapeutiche in fase avanzata di malattiaCarlo Lorenzo Muzzulini; Michele Berardi; Alessandro Valle
Antibioticoterapia nelle cure palliativeMatteo Moroni; Filippo Costanzo
Emotrasfusioni in cure palliativeFilomena Panzone; Raffaella Antonione
Terapia anticoagulante in cure palliativeMauro Silingardi; Raffaella Antonione
Ventilazione non invasiva in cure palliativeFederico Lari; Raffaella Antonione
Scelte terapeutiche in medicina interna: come non perdersi nella complessità del fine vitaMiriam Cappelli; Mauro Carbone
Raccomandazioni conclusive
Pectoral nerve blocks for transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion in children: a randomized controlled study
Authors: Elhaddad Ahmed Mohamed , Hefnawy Salwa Mohamed , El-Aziz Mohamed Abd , Ebraheem Mahmoud Mostafa , Mohamed Ahmed Kareem
Published: January 2023

Background: Postoperative pain management after pacemaker insertion routinely requires opioid agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or paracetamol. However, interest in opioid-sparing multimodal pain management to minimize postoperative narcotic use has increased recently. This study aimed to assess the pectoral nerve (PECS) block versus standard treatment on postoperative pain control and opioid consumption in pediatric patients after transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion.Method: In this randomized controlled study, 40 pediatric patients underwent transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion with either congenital or postoperative complete heart block. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: Group C (control) received conventional analgesic care without any block and Group P (pectoral) received a PECS block. Demographics, procedural variables, postoperative pain, and postoperative opioid consumption were compared between the two groups.Results: In children undergoing transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion, the PECS block was associated with a longer procedure time; however, the cumulative dose of fentanyl and atracurium was reduced and the hemodynamic profile was superior in Group P compared with Group C intraoperatively. Postoperatively, the PECS block was associated with lower postprocedural pain scores, which was reflected by the longer interval before the first call for rescue analgesia and lower postoperative morphine consumption, without an increase in the rate of complications.Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided PECS blocks are associated with a good intraoperative hemodynamic profile, reduced postoperative pain scores, and lower total opioid consumption in children undergoing transvenous subpectoral pacemaker placement.
Donor availability in the low resource environment: how can we deal with the challenges?
Authors: Smid MW , Ansah JK , TayouTagny C , Edirisinghe L , Gunasekera A , Owusu-Ofori S , Duits A
Published: January 2023

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Quantitative guidelines for retiring (more safely) in South Africa
Authors: Van Appel Vaughan , Maré Eben , Van Niekerk Andries
Published: January 2023

In this paper we present guidelines for safe withdrawal rates from a living annuity (income drawdown accounts), periodically, to cover living expenses. In essence, a retiree is faced with the risk management problem of outliving their retirement fund (withdrawing too much) versus living below their means (withdrawing too little). The empirical evidence in the literature advocates for a ‘safe’ 4% annual withdrawal (or spending) rate. Therefore, the object of this paper is to examine withdrawal rates for retirees in the South African economy. Furthermore, we carry out a simulation study using historical data while incorporating longevity and fund management fees. Our analysis emphasises the risks associated with different withdrawal rates and asset allocations. We then give an example of how derivative instruments can increase the success rate of a retirement portfolio.
Percepciones sobre la gestión, exposición, bioseguridad y manipulación de citostáticos en el personal de enfermería de una institución de salud privada de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Authors: Rivero Sabrina Erica , Gonzalez-Argote Javier
Published: January 2023

Introducción: El profesional de enfermería oncológica es formado con conocimientos sobre el cáncer, modalidades de tratamiento, escenarios de cuidado del paciente. El riesgo a la exposición resultante de la manipulación de los citostáticos puede afectar la salud de los agentes sanitarios. Objetivo: describir las medidas de bioseguridad para la manipulación de citostáticos y los signos clínicos y síntomas producto de la exposición a estos medicamentos en el personal de enfermería de una institución de salud privada de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal, retrospectivo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 31 profesionales de enfermería. Como instrumento recolección de datos se utilizó el propuesto por Villa y Varela-Díaz (2020), este instrumento registra datos sociodemográficos, laborales, de salud y sobre medidas de bioseguridad.
Resultados: La muestra estuvo confirmada por un 74,2% del sexo femenino, la edad promedio fue de 37,67±6,79, el 58,1% era Licenciado/a en Enfermería, con una experiencia promedio en oncología de 4,06±4,09. El 96,8 % de los participantes administraba citostáticos y el 51,6 % participaba en el desecho. Los principales síntomas reportados fueron la cefalea y el dolor abdominal con 64,5% y 45,2% respectivamente. El 41,9% refiere la realización de exámenes paraclínicos y control por parte de la institución.
Conclusiones: El personal de enfermería está expuesto a altos riesgos laborales cuando se trata de citostáticos. Se requiere el cumplimiento de los protocolos el manejo y descarte, con la finalidad de elevar los estándares de seguridad del paciente y seguridad laboral.
Model of learning through problem solving in geogebra activity on the topic „sum of the angles in a triangle“
Authors:   ", Eftimova Denitsa ,   Stefan Karadzha",   Secondary School, Kavarna
Published: January 2023

The paper proposes a model of e-interactive mathematics learning in the GeoGebra Activity/Classroom cloud platform. Methodological development is related to solving educational problems and arriving at an idea for solving the tasks, through research with dynamic constructions. The model aims to master the elements of the research approach.
Religious Moderation in Indonesia
Authors: Saputra Imron Bima , Azmi Fachruddin
Published: January 2023

Moderation is a core tenet of Islam. Moderate Islam is a religious understanding that is very relevant in the context of diversity in all aspects, both religion, customs, ethnicity and the nation itself. Educational institutions have a strategic role to break the chain of violence in the name of religion. An educational approach for all students that can be implemented in peace education which is integrated with the school curriculum. Thus, religious moderation is very necessary to be instilled in students in order to create a harmonious relationship between teachers, students, the community and the surrounding environment so as to create a peaceful and safe environment. of various threats to a peaceful Indonesia. This research is a research that uses qualitative research methods, where the research method describes and describes matters relating to Religious Moderation in Indonesia. Researchers describe and describe the data from the opinions of experts. It is hoped that this qualitative method will allow the research to comprehensively explain the facts regarding Religious Moderation in Indonesia.
A REVIEW ON MANGROVES AND ITS THREATS
Authors: Gajjar Juhi , Prajapati Bhoomi , Solanki Hitesh
Published: January 2023

Mangroves are a very important ecosystem of the earth it provides habitat for fauna and flora. It protects the coastal area from degradation. It helps for groundwater recharge, reduces soil erosion protects the coastal areas from tides. Mangroves act as purification of polluted water that comes from rivers or streams to the sea, it absorbs heavy metals from the polluted water and protect the seawater from being polluted. It is very important to plant from marine vegetation.
STUDY OF LEATHER ALTERNATIVE FROM BACTERIAL CELLULOSE- A REVIEW
Authors: Bhavyaben Radadiya  , Singh Madhavi , Maitreya Bharat
Published: January 2023

Leather study is a field in archaeology. This study focus on the production of vegan leather from SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). SCOBY requires carbon source, oxygen and statistical conditions for fermentation, it is kept especially away from direct sunlight because it effects fermentation process. First process is culture of SCOBY called mother SCOBY and end product is baby SCOBY produced from mother SCOBY. Vegan leather has many advantages as they are eco-friendly, zero waste producing, sustainable, biodegradable, non-toxic, low cost product, and have low carbon footprint. Vegan leather is alternative source of plastic packaging material. In this review efforts have been made to explore the wide scope of vegan leather and practices in this field across the world.
إدارة برامج تعليم اللغة العربية في المعهد
Authors: Mutawakilin Hasanul , Adam Albarki  , Amri Lalu Sofyanda Maulana , Hilmi Danial
Published: January 2023

خلفية هذا المقال أن تعلم اللغة العربية بكل مشاكلها يتطلب مجموعة متنوعة من الأساليب والأساليب بالإضافة إلى الإدارة الجيدة التي يجب أن يقوم بها المعلمون أو المؤسسات التعليمية، وفي هذه الحالة المدارس الداخلية الإسلامية. ساهمت الاختلافات في القدرات الأولية للطلاب وخلفياتهم التعليمية غير المتجانسة في حدوث مشاكل لمعلمي اللغة العربية. تحاول هذه المقالة إيجاد أرضية مشتركة بين عملية تعلم اللغة العربية وإدارة التعلم بدءًا من التخطيط والتنظيم والتنفيذ والإشراف. الغرض من كتابة هذا المقال هو وصف إدارة تعلم اللغة العربية من أجل تحسين جودة المدارس الداخلية الإسلامية من حيث برامج تعلم اللغة العربية الإدارية. هذا النوع من البحث هو بحث المكتبة والنهج المستخدم هو نهج نوعي. من المتوقع أن تكون نتائج هذه الورقة مفيدة لتطوير اللغة العربية في المدارس الداخلية الإسلامية.
فعّاليّة استخدام لعبة الأوراق الممزقة لترقية مهارة القراءة لدى طلاّب في المدرسة الإسلاميّة الشّيخ إبراهيم هارون
Authors: Hanifah Abdiyah  , Rita Febrianta  , Eka Rizal  , Oktarina Yusra
Published: January 2023

ينقسم تعليم اللغة العربية إلى أربع مهارات، بما في ذلك مهارة القراءة. المشكلات التي تنشأ في مهارة القراءة هي كثير من الطّلاب لم يتمكنو من قراءة النّص العربي بشكل صحيح. بعضهم يخطؤون في إجابة الأسئلة عن النّص, وبعضهم لا يستطيعون أن يأخذو الفكرة الأساسيّة من النّص المقروء. ومعظمهم لا يزالون يشعرون بأنّ اللّغة العربيّة أصعب الدّروس. أمّا أغراض البحث لترقية مهارة القراءة لدى طلاّب الصّف السّابع باستخدام لعبة الأوراق الممزقة في المدرسة المتوسّطة الإسلاميّة الشّيخ إبراهيم هارون باياكمبوه. استعملت الباحثة البحث الكمي التجريبي. فهي لكشف ترقية قدرة الطّلاّب في مهارة القراءة. وأما أسلوب جمع البيانات فهو الملاحظة والاختبارات. قسمت الباحثة الطلاّب إلى الفصلين, الفصل التّجريبي والفصل الضابط. نتيجة تعليم مهارة القراءة لدى الطلاب بعد استعمال هذه اللعبة أن النتيجة المتوسطة للاختبار البعدي في الفصل التجريبي هي 76,36 وأما النتيجة المتوسطة للاختبار البعدي في الفصل الضابط هي 46,96. ووجدت الباحثة أن نتيجة تاء الحساب (7.599) وتاء الجدول (1,72074) فنتيجة تاء الحساب أكبر من تاء الجدول، والفرق بينهما يعني 6,01026  وتوصلت الباحثة إلى الخلاصة أن استعمال لعبة الأوراق الممزّقة لها فعّاليّة لترقية مهارة القراءة لدى الطلاب في الفصل السّابع في المدرسة المتوسّطة الإسلاميّة الشّيخ إبراهيم هارون باياكمبوه.
PRINSIP-PRINSIP ISLAM TENTANG MANAJEMEN DAN PRAKTIK PENDIDIKAN DI LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Safitri Aini , Sh Hendra
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Islamic principles of management and educational practices in Islamic educational institutions are very important to be studied to be implemented in real terms. With this study, we will know the Islamic principles of management, and educational practices in Islamic educational institutions. The purpose of writing this article is to find out and explain how Islamic principles of management, and how educational practices in Islamic educational institutions. The results of the analysis and discussion found: Islamic principles of management are seen from four activities, namely; planning in Islam, organizing Islamic educational resources, providing motivation and leadership in Islamic education, and supervision in Islam. Then, to achieve a perfect living system as the characteristics of Islamic education and the objectives of national education, the three educational pathways in the form of informal, formal, and non-formal education are not only complementary or complementary but must be synchronized, should not run independently and must be an integral unit to prepare the nation's generation to have a character that covers all aspects of life, both in the form of physical, mental, faith and morals, emotional, aesthetic and social to achieve success in life in the world and in the hereafter, as well as harmony in the implementation of education as a perfect living system and efforts to organize national education so that our education does not become redundant.
RELIGIOUS CULTURE IN BUILDING CHARACTER RESISTANCE IN SCHOOLS: A SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION THEORY PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Amir Amir , Baharun Hasan , Sunniyah Siti Fatimatus , Sabran Sabran
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze the application of religious culture in building children's character resilience at school through the perspective of social reconstruction theory. This research was conducted at SMAN I Kraksaan Probolinggo, East Java. A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this research in order to obtain accurate and accountable data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis was carried out in stages, starting with presenting the data, reducing the data, and concluding. The study results show that the application of religious culture in building children's character resilience in schools through the perspective of social reconstruction theory is carried out through externalization, objectivation, and internalization in a planned, systematic and sustainable manner. This research has implications for the importance of strengthening children's character resilience so that they are not easily swayed by the dynamics of the times.
Workplace-based Interventions to Increase Mammography Screening in Islamic Countries: A Systematic Review and Narrative SummaryWorkplace-based Interventions to Increase Mammography Screening in Islamic Countries: A Systematic Review and Narrative Summary
Authors: Hakami Manal SA , Cruickshank Susanne , Hubbard Gill , Polson Rob
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Breast cancer is a contributing factor to women’s death. Mammography screening uptake is low in Islamic countries compared to non-Islamic countries. In Saudi Arabia, a first step is to develop an appropriate intervention at workplace to increase mammography screening rates, this review was conducted to update current knowledge on the effectiveness of existing workplace interventions to enhance mammography screening uptake in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A systematic review and narrative syntheses was conducted. All studies that assessed the effectiveness of workplace interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among female employees were included. This review was registered on PROSPERO with the number CRD42021281744. Results: Three studies were included. All the studies evaluated a workplace educational intervention aiming to increase mammography screening uptake. It was found that workplace-based interventions increase breast mammography screening uptake while the effectiveness of the existing workplace intervention remains questionable and further research is warranted to improve our understanding of how we can successfully improve mammography screening among women in Islamic countries. Conclusion: This review has demonstrated that the effectiveness of the existing workplace interventions to increase mammography screening uptake remains unclear. It was also found that no studies about workplace interventions in Islamic countries.
Acute Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Encephalitis in an Adult
Authors: Leong Wan Yi , Yusof Khan Abdul Hanif Khan , Baharin Janudin , WeiAnna Misya’il Abdul Rashid Chao Loh , Abdul Rashid Anna Misya’il , Wan Sulaiman Wan Aliaa , Fan Kee Hoo , Basri Hamidon , Ahmad Apandi Laila Mastura , Inche Mat Liyana Najwa
Published: January 2023

Mycoplasma pneumonia is an atypical bacterium that causes mild respiratory tract infections, especially in the upper respiratory system. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is infrequently associated with various CNS manifestations such as encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, myelitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Here we report a rare case of mycoplasma encephalitis in an adult who presented with a first episode of seizure following fever and neck stiffness for one week. Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody titer was markedly elevated at >1:320 and MRI brain revealed encephalitic changes with a lesion in the splenium. Interestingly, there was no associated respiratory infection and his stay in the hospital was also complicated by SIADH. The patient improved after treatment with a macrolide antibiotic.
Evaluation of Anti-Hyperlipidaemic Activity of a Mixture of Zinger officinale, Allium sativum, Citrus Lemon, Honey, and Malus domestica Vinegar (ZACAH) Extracts in Rats Fed with High Cholesterol Diet
Authors: Perumal Kokila Vani , Bahari Hasnah , Shari NorShafarina , Kanniappan Kasturi , Abdul Kadir Khairul Kamilah , Abdullah Zunoliza , Ahmad Mohd Radzi , Kwaifa Ibrahim Kalle , Jumidil Siti Hadizah , Zainal Abidin Azrina , Md Noor Sabariah , Yong Yoke Keong , Balan Santhra Segaran
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The incidence and complications of hyperlipidemia associated co-morbidities and mortalities are grossly increasing globally. Intervention with natural products preparation has been identified as an alternative for the management of hyperlipidaemia and its related cardiovascular complications. This study investigated the anti-hyperlipidaemic activities of a mixture of Zinger officinale, Allium sativum, Citrus lemon, honey, and Malus domestica vinegar (ZACAH) extracts in in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats fed with high cholesterol diet. Methods: Thirty-six male SD rats were randomly distributed into 6 groups, including normal chow diet-fed (NC), high cholesterol diet (HCD), HCD+ Simvastatin (standard drug) while the remaining three groups were fed with HCD + ZACAH extracts at different doses (1, 3 and 5mg/kg body weight) for 18 weeks. Simvastatin at 10 mg/kg of bodyweight was used as control. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to determine phenolic compounds present in ZACAH extracts, elastase inhibitory assay was determined using spectrometric with a substrate (N-Succ-(Ala)3-pnitroanilide (SANA) while 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) was performed based by the method described by Blois, 1958. Results: In vitro; ZACAH extracts had oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value of 2000 µmol TE/100 mL, total phenolic content (TPC) of 7537 ± 54.5%, DPPH free radical scavenging activity of 27.34 ± 2.71%, elastase inhibitory assay of 29.29 ± 1.65% and lipoxygenase inhibitory assay of 98.58 ± 1.42%. In vivo, ZACAH extracts showed decreased bodyweight, adipose tissue, improved lipid profiles and hepatic biochemical enzymes. Conclusion: These results suggested that ZACAH extracts supplementation improved hyperlipidaemia in SD rats and might be a promising adjuvant for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia.
A Rare Case of Hepatic Flexure Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (GEP-NEC)
Authors: Jasmani Asraf Haslam , khazalle Muhammad Haekal , Oaris Iqtidaar , Mohamad Ikhwan Sani
Published: January 2023

A Colorectal neuroendocrine carcinoma (CRNEC) is a rare malignancy of the colon. It is a tumour with a heterogeneous presentation, further complicated by its disunified nomenclature, which imposed a challenge in detection and management. We present a rare case of hepatic flexure neuroendocrine carcinoma in a 47-year-old lady who complained of 5 months history of progressively worsening, intermittent colicky central abdominal pain, altered bowel habit, vomiting, and significant weight loss. She presented with lethargy, distended abdomen and fullness at its centre. The abdominal x-ray showed generalised bowel dilatation, with the subsequent CT scan abdomen showing obstructed hepatic flexure tumour. She underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy and right hemicolectomy with a double-barrel stoma. Intraoperatively, a hepatic flexure tumour, an engorged and nodular appendix with multiple mesenteric lymph nodes. Her recovery was unremarkable. Histopathology examination showed neuroendocrine tumour Grade 3 arising from hepatic flexure with no appendiceal involvement.
Ruptured Popliteal Artery Aneurysm
Authors: Lee Zhong Jie , Ngoh Chin Liew
Published: January 2023

Popliteal aneurysms commonly present with acute limb ischemia or symptoms due to compression of adjacent structures. Ruptured popliteal aneurysms are uncommon due to its superficial location leading to early diagnosis, before it reaches huge size, vulnerable for rupture. Unless there is a high index of suspicion, ruptured popliteal aneurysms may masquerade as deep vein thrombosis; sometimes a concomitant presentation due to compression of the popliteal vein. We describe a case of ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm with deep vein thrombosis and how expeditious management led to good outcome.
Breastfeeding Intensity and Associated Factors Among GDM Mothers: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Mamat @ Muhammad Farhah , Ahmad Shuhaimi Farhanah , Abdul Hamid Syahrul Bariah
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Breastfeeding confers numerous protective health effects, particularly concerning mothers associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, breastfeeding rates recorded in the National Health and Morbidity Survey (2016 ) remain unsatisfactory and research shows that breastfeeding practices are notably poor in GDM mothers. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with breastfeeding intensity among mothers with and without a previous history of GDM. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted across Malaysia involving 322 mothers with (n=161) and without (n=161) a previous history of GDM. Eligible mothers were randomly recruited and were asked to complete the Infant Feeding Survey through an online survey. Breastfeeding intensity was measured as the percentage of feedings per 24-hour that were from breast milk. Pearson’s Chi-Square test and independent t-test were used to investigate potential significant association between a previous history of GDM and breastfeeding intensity. Multiple linear regression was used to explore any association between sociodemographic and obstetrical variables and breastfeeding intensity. Results: No statistically significant association was found between a previous history of GDM (p=0.612) and breastfeeding intensity (p= 0.410). Mothers without a previous history of GDM who received less than 12 years of education (p= 0.009) and were in the upper-middle wealth quantile (RM3000 – RM6000) (p= <0.001) had significantly reduced rates of breastfeeding intensity. Conclusion: Efforts need to be shifted to strategize and prioritize less educated mothers and working mothers within the identified income capacity so that the aim of intensifying breastfeeding practices can be achieved.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Assessment of Vastus Lateralis Muscle Among Lightly Active Subjects: A Pilot Study
Authors: Zakaria Faikah , Anwar Bashah Farahnaz Ahmad , Abdull Manaf Abdull Fatah Firdaus , Wan Abdul Halim Wan Hassanuddin
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) is an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that permits the molecular characterization by detecting signals of the water, lipids, and metabolites such as lactate, N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), glutamine, creatinine (Cr), and choline (Cho) in the region of interest. 1H-MRS technique has widely explored the area in the brain, breast, prostate, and optical radiation. However, there are limited literature on MR spectroscopy techniques in musculoskeletal (MSK). The primary purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate lower limb muscles strength pre-and post-resistance straining in lightly active subjects using single-voxel 1H-MRS with different voxel sizes. Methods: The study examined the vastus lateralis muscle of nine male adults 18-26 years of age, body mass index (BMI) = 21.9-38.0 kg/m2. Each subject underwent 1.5 T single voxel, short echo time, point resolved proton MRS at pre- and post- resistance training. Results: The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed and was found no significant difference between 20 mm2 and 30mm2 voxel size for NAA, Cr, and Cho for pre- and post-resistance training. Conclusion: The finding of this study shows no improvement of the metabolite’s quantification from two different sizes of a voxel. However, it may be helpful to explore a different aspect of technique in 1H-MRS imaging to investigate the muscle size, volume, and musculoskeletal properties with significant conditions such as musculoskeletal diseases, muscle injuries as well as in sports sciences.
Parents’ Perspective of Sexuality among Down Syndrome Children
Authors: Mohd Yazid Fadzli Sadiqin , A. Rahman Padma
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Sexuality matters are always neglected, and are viewed as a taboo subject that is not discussed openly in Malaysia. Hence, sexuality issues among people with disabilities remain shrouded in prejudice and myths. Individual with Down syndrome have the same sexual experiences and needs as other typically developed children. The deficiency on cognitive ability among Down syndrome children is a major challenge for them to understand the concept of sexuality. The purpose of this preliminary qualitative study was to explore the perspectives on the topic of sexuality among Down syndrome children. Methods: The purposive sampling method was used to recruit respondents, based on the following criteria: i) Parents (father or mother) who have Down syndrome children aged from 8-17 years, and ii) able to communicate in the Malay or English language. A total of five respondents were included in this study. The respondents were the parents of Down syndrome children who were receiving occupational therapy interventions at three community-based rehabilitation centres in Kuala Selangor. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews, which were recorded using an audio recorder. The data were then transcribed and analysed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results: The study revealed the perspective of parents on sexuality issues among Down syndrome children in relation to readiness, puberty, sexual desires, cultural norms and vulnerable groups. Conclusion: Findings of this study could use as a baseline in developing a module to assist parents in managing their concerns.
Imagination for Action: Nurturing Professional Values and Guiding Good Actions
Authors: Webb Aleksandra
Published: January 2023

This paper explores a relationship between imagination and the perceived professional responsibilities and actions of leaders working in the cultural sector in a northern European country. Using a framework of Imagination for Action and drawing on the qualitative data from 21 leaders,
the paper, firstly, illustrates how imagination is simultaneously a necessary condition and the most valuable resource for a renewal of professional calling, responsibility and motivation in value-driven and humanity-centred actions. Secondly, this paper acknowledges a wider spilling effect
that emerges from the act of researching imaginative actions of a group of professionals. Using a poetic and symbolic language, inspirational and reflection-yielding value of imagination is showcased in the form of a reflective epilogue. Drawing on a written poem and visual images created
in response to empirical data to re-tell the story of cultural leaders, an invitation to reflect and reconnect with a professional self is extended to the readers.
Quantitative impacts of vertical transport on the long-term trend of nocturnal ozone increase over the Pearl River Delta region during 2006–2019
Authors: Wu Yongkang , Chen Weihua , You Yingchang , Xie Qianqian , Jia Shiguo , Wang Xuemei
Published: January 2023

Abstract. The Pearl River Delta (PRD) region in southern China has been subject to severe ozone (O3) pollution during daytime and anomalous nocturnal O3 increase (NOI) during nighttime. In this study, the spatiotemporal variation of NOI events in the PRD region from 2006 to
2019 is comprehensively analysed, and the role of vertical transport in the
occurrence of NOI events is quantified based on observed surface and
vertical O3 and the fifth-generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) reanalysis (ERA5) dataset. The results show that the average annual frequency of NOI events in the whole PRD region during the 14 year period is estimated to be 53 ± 16 d yr−1, with an average of 58 ± 11 µg m−3 for the nocturnal O3 peak
(NOP) concentration. Low-level jets (LLJs) are the main meteorological
processes triggering NOI events, explaining on average 61 % of NOI events. Annual NOI events exhibit an upward trend before 2011 (4.70 d yr−1) and a downward trend thereafter (−0.72 d yr−1), which is consistent with the annual variation of LLJs (r=0.88, p<0.01). Although the contribution of convective storms (Conv) to NOI events is relatively small with an average value of 11 %, Conv-induced NOI events steadily increased at a rate of 0.26 d yr−1 during this 14 year period due to the impact of urbanisation. Seasonally, a relatively higher frequency of NOI events is
observed in spring and autumn, which is consistent with the seasonal pattern of LLJs and maximum daily 8 h average (MDA8) O3. Spatially, NOI events are frequent in the eastern PRD, which agrees well with the spatial distribution of the frequency of LLJs and partially overlaps with the distribution of MDA8 O3 concentration, suggesting that vertical transport plays a more important role in NOI events than daytime O3 concentration. The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model coupled with the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model and the observed vertical O3 profiles are further applied to illustrate the mechanisms of NOI formation caused by LLJs and Conv. The results confirm that both LLJs and Conv trigger NOI events by inducing downdrafts with the difference being that LLJs induce downdrafts by wind shear, while Conv by compensating downdrafts. Through observational and modelling analysis, this study presents the long-term (2006–2019) trends of NOI events in the PRD region and quantifies the contribution of meteorological processes for the first time, emphasising the importance of vertical transport, as well as daytime O3 concentration for the occurrence of NOI events.