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Weakly Generalized M-Closed and Strongly M-Generalized Closed Sets in Fuzzy Neutrosophic Topological Spaces
Authors:   Department of  Mathematics, College of  Education for Pure Sciences, Tikrit University, Tikrit, IRAQ, .. Zahraa A. ,   Department of  Mathematics, College of  Education for Pure Sciences, Tikrit University, Tikrit, IRAQ, Mohammed Fatimah M.
Published: May 2023

The current study presents a new concept of sets and called fuzzy neutrosophic weakly generalized M-closed and fuzzy neutrosophic strongly M-generalized closed sets in fuzzy neutrosophic topological space. Actually, this study is an extended form of a research conducted by Z.A. Khalaf, F. M. Mohammed [1]. Moreover, it presents certain related relations of these notions as well as some theorems, propositions with some necessary examples.
On various Inverse of Neutrosophic Fuzzy Matrices
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, IFET College of Engineering (Autonomous), Villupuram, Tamilnadu, India, Anandhkumar M. ,   Department of Mathematics, Sri Manakula Vinayagar  Engineering College (Autonomous), Madagadipet Puducherry, India,   Department of Mathematics, R.M.K College of Engineering and Technology,   Department of  Mathematics, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India,   Laboratory of Information Processing, Faculty of Science Ben M’Sik, University of Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco, Kanimozhi B. , M.Chithra S. M , Kamalakannan V. , Said Broumi
Published: May 2023

In this article, we discuss various Inverses Minimum norm g-inverse, Least square g-inverse, Moore Penrose inverse, Group Inverse, Generalized Symmetric Neutrosophic Fuzzy Matrices. Also we describes secondary k-column symmetric Neutrosophic fuzzy matrices are produced. It is discussed how s-k-column symmetric, s-column symmetric, k-column symmetric, and column symmetric Neutrosophic fuzzy matrices relate to one another. For an Neutrosophic fuzzy matrices to be an s-k-column symmetric Neutrosophic fuzzy matrices, necessary and sufficient requirements are identified.
More on Open Maps and Closed Maps in Fuzzy Hypersoft Topological Spaces and Application in Covid-19 Diagnosis using Cotangent Similarity Measure
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Government Arts College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu - 636 705, India; Department of Mathematics, Kandaswami Kandar’s College P-velur, Tamil Nadu - 638 182, India, Aranganayagi S. ,   Department of Mathematics, Kandaswami Kandar’s College P-velur, Tamil Nadu - 638 182, India,   Department of Mathematics, M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur - 639 113; Department of Mathematics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608 002, India,   Department of Engineering Mathematics, College of Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, AP, India, Saraswathi M. , Chitirakala K. , Reddy G. V. R.
Published: May 2023

maps, fuzzy hypersoft pre open maps, fuzzy hypersoft δ open maps, fuzzy hypersoft δ pre open maps, fuzzy hypersoft δ semi open maps, fuzzy hypersoft e open maps, fuzzy hypersoft δα open maps, fuzzy hypersoft e∗ open maps and their respective closed maps in fuzzy hypersoft topological spaces. Also, we have discussed the properties of various forms of fuzzy hypersoft open and closed maps. Moreover, a new cotangent similarity measure for fuzzy hypersoft sets is introduced and an application in Covid-19 diagnosis is explained with an example.
Evaluation of Waist Circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio and Waist-Length Ratio in Insulin Resistance: Which is A Powerful Predictor?
Authors: R ZLEM
Published: May 2023

Introduction:
The most important cause of insulin resistance(IR) is obesity. Abdominal adiposity (AA) is more important than general obesity in IR formation. The aim of this study is to evaluate waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-length ratio (WLR) as the AA markers, and to question their predictive properties in IR.
Material and Methods:
Individuals diagnosed with IR were retrospectively examined. Seventy patients between 20-65 ages without systemic disease and drug use were included in the study. The patients were evaluated in terms of age, gender, and obesity grades. They were divided into the risk groups according to WC, WHR, WLR and compared each other in terms of HOMA-IR levels.
Results:
Of the cases 78.6% were female and 21.4% were male. The mean age was 43.04 years. The mean HOMA-IR level was 5.38. Severe obesity was in 35 (50%) patients. WC, in 87.2% of women 60% of men, WHR, in 65.4% of women 93.3% of men, and WLR, in 98.1% of women 93.3% of men were high. HOMA-IR level was found to be statistically different in the WLR risky group compared to the others(p<0.05). WLR was more significant and indicated IR with 70% sensitivity and 80% specificity with a HOMA IR level of 3.03 and above.
Conclusion: WLR is a stronger predictor than WC and WHR in all obesity grades for IR. It can be preferred as a powerful predictor for the risk assessment of abdominal obesity and IR status.
OUR RESULTS OF TOTAL HIP ARTROPLASTY WITH ANTEROLATERAL APPROACH
Authors: z Enes , Sevimli Re , se Harun
Published: May 2023

Aim: It was aimed to compare the clinical and radiological results of total hip arthroplasty performed with the anterolateral approach with the literature.
Material and Method: 65 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty with anterolateral approach between 2016-2021 were included. Preoperative and postoperative functional status evaluations of the patients were performed using the Harris hip score. In the clinical evaluation of the patients, thigh pain, wound infection, length of hospital stay, body mass index, duration of surgery and complications were also evaluated. In the radiological evaluation, the acetabular and femoral relaxation zones, the presence and amount of vertical and horizontal migration of the acetabular component, the presence and amount of femoral vertical migration, the position of the femoral component, the femoral dorr classification, the angle of inclination of the acetabular component and the presence of heterotrophic ossification were examined.
Results: Of the patients, 29 (44.6%) were male and 36 (55.4%) were female. The mean age of the patients was 61.65 and the mean follow-up period was 40.2 months. Considering the diagnoses of the patients, THA was applied to 51 (70.8%) patients for coxarthrosis, 14 (19.4%) for avascular necrosis, 5 (6.9%) patients for fractures, and 2 (2.8%) patients for septic arthritis. The mean preoperative Harris Hip Score of the patients was 34.2 (18.1-59.9). The mean postoperative Harris Hip score was 88.5 (68.8-96). When the postoperative Harris Hip Score of the patients was evaluated, 53 (73.6%) were evaluated as excellent results, 18 (25%) as very good results, and 1 (1.4%) as good result.
Findings: In our study, the results of total hip arthroplasty performed with the anterolateral approach were found to be a successful and satisfactory surgery when performed with appropriate indications and planning.
Is meat-free diet related to anxiety, depression and disordered eating behaviors? A cross-sectional survey in a Turkish sample
Authors: rk Erman , rk Beg , Erus Suat , Geni Bahad , anl Sevda , Zorbozan Emine , ar Behcet
Published: May 2023

Objective: The foods that we eat don't just impact our physical health. The link between what we eat and how we feel has become a trending topic. However, knowledge on the effects of diet types on this relation are still limited. The first aim of this study is to reveal the possible link between diet types and eating behaviors, anxiety and depression. Second one is to predict possible variables (demographic, health-related and medical) which cause higher depression scores among individuals following a meat-free diet and an omnivore diet.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based survey cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals with a meat-free diet and an omnivore diet (N = 836 with a vegan or a vegetarian diet, N = 519 with an omnivore diet) using an online questionnaire. Demographic, health-related and medical characteristics, The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R 21, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used to assess variables.
Results: A meat-free diet group showed significantly lower anxiety and depression scores, lower cognitive restraint, lower emotional eating and lower uncontrolled eating than omnivore diet group. Shared predictors of depression were dissatisfaction with physical appearance, uncontrolled eating and smoking in both meat-free diet group and omnivore diet group. Lower cognitive restraint and lower education level were predictors of depression in only omnivore diet group.
Conclusion: This study revealed that an omnivore diet may be more associated with anxiety, depression, and some disordered eating behaviors than a meat-free diet.
Conventional and rapid diagnosis of fungal infections including mucormycosis linked to COVID-19
Authors: PUNIA PARUL , BHATIYA SAVITA , PARMAR APARNA , KUMAR DEVENDER
Published: May 2023

Abstract:
Introduction: COVID-19 is a primary respiratory viral illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). It has been a challenge to diagnose COVID-19-associated mucormycosis as the clinical and radiological findings are nonspecific and could overlap. This study was done to estimate the incidence of various fungal infections during the COVID 19 pandemic and to evaluate the merits of conventional microbiological diagnostic approach.
Method:
All the nasal swabs and endoscopic biopsy samples received for fungal diagnosis from suspected mucormycosis COVID positive or COVID suspected patients were included in the study and were processed as per conventional microbiological techniques including direct KOH mount and culture growth on LPCB.
Results:
A total of 434 samples from suspected mucormycosis patients were received during the study period including 214 nasal swabs and nasal biopsies each, 1 sample each of nasal fluid, BAL and pus along with 3 sputum samples. The positivity rate in direct microscopy of swabs was 38.3%, and for tissue samples was 72.4%. Culture positivity rate was 47.6% amongst swabs with 19 Mucorales, 41 Aspergillus spp., 22 dematiaceious and 20 Candida spp. Culture positivity rate amongst biopsy samples was 40.6% with 35 for Mucorales, 36 for Aspergillus spp., 8 for dematiaceious and 8 for Candida spp.
Conclusion:
In our study, tissue samples had a greater culture positivity rate as compared to the nasal swabs, so they should be the preferred samples to be sent to the laboratory. However, nasal swabs performed better in culture growth, so their value need not be underestimated. In countries like India where RT-PCR not available in all clinical setups conventional techniques such as KOH wet mounts from samples and culture findings hold a promising outcome to start the antifungal therapy.
COMPARATIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN KETAMINE AND PROPOFOL VERSUS KETAMINE AND DEXMEDETOMIDINE FOR MONITORED ANAESTHESIA CARE IN DILATATION AND CURETTAGE SURGERIES.
Authors: Sahoo Ayaskant , Seelan Padmalatha , Banavathu Eliya
Published: May 2023

Anaesthesia is frequently administered through Monitored Anaesthesia Care utilising various combinations of anaesthetic drugs for moderately unpleasant operations like D and C. The hunt for improved drug combinations was ongoing, nevertheless, and it takes into account the pharmacological properties of the individual drugs. In this regard, anaesthesiologists all over the world are quite fond of the combination of Ketamine and Propofol, which was also known as KETOFOL. Recently, especially in situations involving MRI sedation, the combination of ketamine and dexmedetomidine (DEXKET) has gained popularity. In this study we compare both the combinations.
Objectives: The primary objective was to estimate the recovery times from using either combinations and duration of analgesia.
Secondarily we would also compare the hemodynamic profile, side-effect profile of the two combinations.
Methods: Observational study with 60 patients posted for elective D and C. According to standard institutional protocols they were either administered KETOFOL or DEXKET depending on anaesthesia providers choice. Ketofol group received Ketamine 1mg/kg and Propofol 1mg/kg and with boluses of ketamine 0.25mg/kg to maintain depth of anaesthesia. DEXKET group received Dexmedetomidine intravenously 1μg/kg over a period of 10 minutes followed by ketamine 1mg/kg. Any further requirement will be boluses of Ketamine 0.25mg/kg to maintain adequate depth.
Results: The Recovery time in post operative period was statistically significant with the KD group (mean 22.77 minutes) compared to KP group (mean 17.8 minutes). Total duration of analgesia was also longer in KD group (250 minutes vs 220 minutes in KP group). It was seen that the hemodynamic variables (HR, SBP, DBP) were consistently higher in the KD group compared to the KP group. There was a significant difference in SBP, DBP, MAP in intraoperative period between KP and KD group till 4hr in the post operative period.
Conclusion:
We conclude that combination of Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine has longer recovery times and duration of analgesia compared to Ketofol. It provides good hemodynamic stability. Side effect like post operative nausea vomiting are not significant.
Green Tea Extract has a Protective Effect on Leptin and Lipid Profile Levels Due to the Induction of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Authors: Wahyuni Endang , Maryatun Maryatun , Veri Nora , Susilawati Elly , Firrahmawati Lely , Wahyuni Endah , Wulandari Riyani
Published: May 2023

Background: Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a progesterone derivative synthesized in the laboratory. This substance has the ability to suppress ovulation, induce endometrial shrinkage, and even affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in the reproductive system. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of administration of green tea extract on reducing visceral fat, increasing leptin levels, and improving the lipid profile in female rats injected with depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). Results: This study was to look into the effects of green tea extract administration on visceral fat reduction, leptin levels, and lipid profile improvement as a result of DMPA administration. Analysis of HDL and LDL levels was performed by spectrophotometry. DMPA induced a significant increase in leptin levels compared with the control group (p  0.05). All doses of green tea extract can reduce this increase, with the highest doses reaching levels comparable to the control group (p > 0.05). DMPA significantly increased LDL levels compared to the control group (p < 0.05), and the highest green tea extract dose restored levels similar to the control group. DMPA triggered a decrease in HDL level that was significantly different from the control group (p < 0.05). The first dose of green tea extract can achieve HDL levels comparable to the control group (p > 0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that green tea extract can protect the metabolic status through decreased leptin and an improvement of the lipid profile induced by DMPA.
Phytochemical Analysis by FTIR of Zanthoxylum Acanthopodium, DC Fruit Ethanol Extract, N-hexan, Ethyl Acetate and Water Fraction
Authors: Megawati Eka , Bangun Hakim , Putra Imam , Rusda Muhammad , Syahrizal Dedy , Jusuf Nelva , Eyanoer Putri , Lubis Rodiah , Amin Mustafa
Published: May 2023

Background:Andaliman fruit is used as spice in Batak cuisine, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The potency of andaliman fruit extract as herbal medicine is widely studied. Many studies elaborate the benefits of andaliman fruit extract as an antioxidant, antibacterial or anticancer. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the phytochemical compounds of andaliman fruit extract and its fractions. Methods: The andaliman fruit was originated from Balige city, Tobasa Regency, North Sumatera. The extract was made by maceration within ethanol and followed by fractionation with n-hexan, ethyl acetate and water. The phytochemical screening by chemical reactions, thin layer chromatography, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer were performed. Results: This study found andaliman fruit ethanol extract consists of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, triterpens, and steroids. The n-hexan fraction consists of triterpens and steroids, ethyl acetate fraction consists of flavonoids and glycosides, and water fraction consists of alkaloid, flavonoid, and glycosides. Andaliman fruit ethanol extract had eight color spots, n-hexan and ethyl acetate fraction had five color spots and water fraction had two color spots. Andaliman fruit ethanol extract had functional group of C-H alkanes, =C-H alkenes (aliphatic), O-H, C=C alkenes, C=C aromatics, C≡C alkynes, C-O, C=O, and NO2. The n-hexan fraction had C-H alkanes, =C-H alkenes (aliphatic), O-H, C=C alkenes, C-O, C=O, and NO2. The ethyl acetate fraction had C-H alkanes, =C-H alkenes (aliphatic), O-H, C=C alkenes, C=C aromatics, C-O, C=O, and NO2. The water fraction had C-H alkanes, =C-H alkenes (aliphatic), O-H, C=C aromatics, C≡C alkynes, and C-O. Conclusion: Phytochemical screening found that andaliman fruit ethanol extract, n-hexan, ethyl acetate and water fraction positive of phytochemical compounds. The FTIR of andaliman fruit ethanol extract, n-hexan fraction, ethyl acetate fraction, and water fraction showed the absorbance of C-H alkanes, O-H, C-O, and C=C alkenes indicating the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and triterpenoid saponin.
The Effect of the Intra-Arterial Heparin Flushing (IAHF) Procedure on Hearing Threshold in Sensorineural Hearing Loss Patients
Authors: Daulay Elvita , Munir Delfitri , Lelo Aznan , Putranto Terawan , Icksan Aziza , Haryuna Tengku , Eyanoer Putri , Tobing Tina
Published: May 2023

Background: Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a frequent problem in Indonesia but its treatment is still limited. This type of hearing loss is related to oxidative stress and decreased vascularization, which can damage the hair cell. The intra-arterial heparin flushing (IAHF) is a procedure that can recover circulation and its agent, namely heparin, also has antioxidant activity. Therefore, the IAHF procedure has the potential to improve hearing function and can be considered an alternative therapy for SNHL.Objective: The study evaluates the effect of the IAHF on hearing improvement based on the difference in hearing threshold values before and after the procedure. Methods: This experimental study used a Pretest-Posttest One-Group Only design. A total of 17 patients with sensorineural hearing loss who met inclusion and exclusion criteria were subjected to pure tone audiometry tests before and 4 hours after the IAHF procedure. The mean difference in hearing threshold was analyzed using paired Students t-test for normally distributed data and Wilcoxon for non-normally distributed data. Results: There was a decrease in the means of hearing threshold in the right and left ear 4 hours after the IAHF procedure. However, based on the paired Students t-test, there was not a significant difference in hearing threshold before and after the procedure (p-value > 0.05). Conclusion: There was hearing threshold improvement 4 hours after the IAHF procedure. This study showed that the IAHF procedure can have a therapeutic effect on sensorineural hearing loss patients.
COVID-19 and Malignancy: What is the Association? A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Alqatari Safi , Alkhafaji Dania , AlShammari Lateefah , AlArgan Reem , Alwaheed Abrar , Boumarah Dhuha
Published: May 2023

Background: After more than two years since Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified as a global pandemic, we still observe a variety of clinical presentations. From asymptomatic carriers to severely ill patients. Most patients infected with COVID-19 present with respiratory symptoms, Objective: However, case reports of different presentations were published, none of them highlighted the potential of COVID-19 to facilitate the manifestation of hidden malignancy, particularly, gallbladder carcinoma. Case presentation: In this report, we present a case of a 77-year-old Saudi lady with multiple comorbidities, presented with an acute confusional state after one month of having asymptomatic COVID-19 infection. Significantly, she was completely functional prior to her presentation and did not manifest any symptoms such as weight loss or fever. Her clinical assessment demonstrated severe abdominal tenderness and guarding on palpation. Computed tomography scans of the abdomen showed perforated gallbladder cancer. Conclusion: Among multiple clinical presentations related to COVID-19 infection, gastrointestinal manifestations are the most common extrapulmonary symptoms, ranging from mild to more severe symptoms. Acute abdomen with perforated viscus should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis when dealing with COVID-19 infected patients who present with severe abdominal pain. The current case report highlights one of unusual presentations of COVID-19 infection.
Case of nasolabial cyst excised by transnasal endoscopic approach: A rare case report
Authors: Kim Yong
Published: May 2023

We report a case of complete endoscopic removal of a nasolabial cyst. A 46-year-old woman visited our hospital with right nasal congestion and runny nose. Non-enhanced paranasal sinus computed tomography showed a 2.0 cm sized low-density lesion in the right nasolabial fold, suggesting a nasolabial cyst. Endoscopic excision of the cyst was performed. A 12 months follow-up was uneventful.
Knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students regarding COVID-19 pandemic, Baghdad, Iraq 2022
Authors: Hamid Ghaidaa
Published: May 2023

Objective: To explore the KAP of medical students in Baghdad city towards COVID-19, during the year 2022.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out from April to June 2022 and included 2000 medical students from four medical schools in Baghdad. A systematic random sampling technique was used and every second student was included from four colleges with 4000 students in all four colleges. Thus, 2000 students were included and a self-structured questionnaire was used.
Results: Complete esponses were received from 1738 students. Most were aged 20 to 22 years, approximately equally distributed as males and females. About 46.49% of the students gained border-line knowledge scores. Students in age category of 20-22 years had non-significantly earned a higher knowledge score than those students of other age categories.
Conclusion: Knowledge of medical students regarding the pandemic was inadequate.
AUMED (Automatic Media Dispenser): Inovation in automatic liquid media dispenser as a support for microbiology laboratory diagnosis
Authors: Rohmi Rohmi , Kholisha Citra , Khaerunnisa Putri , Thoyibah Hayatun , Jiwintarum Yunan , Diarti Maruni
Published: May 2023

Objective: To create an innovative Automatic Media Dispenser as a liquid media pourer to support the diagnosis of microbiology laboratories.
Methodology: This research used descriptive observational design supported by laboratory testing because it will test the volume of the media poured with the AUMED (Automatic Media Dispenser) prototype tool. The test of the tool was carried out 6 times.
Results: Constant results were obtained in liquid media pipetted by the AUMED tool with average is 2.9982 ml, accuracy 99.7980%, precision 0.2720%, and there was no contamination seen on nutrient broth media.
Conclusion: We succeeded in designing an AUMED (Automatic Media Dispenser) device with the principle of a time sensor that can facilitate the pipetting process and pouring a certain amount of liquid media to support microbiological diagnostics.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its related factors among Iraqi diabetic patients
Authors: Dabis Hussein , Abed Rajaa
Published: May 2023

Objective: To assess COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy rate and its predictor in diabetic patients.
Methodology: The researchers conducted the study in Thi-Qar governorate, Iraq involving 500 diabetic patients at specialized center for diabetes and endocrinology.
Results: Uptake rate was 64.4%. Three factors showed significant relationship to vaccine hesitancy (fear of side effects, previous COVID-19 infection, and believing in conspiracy theory). Also, older persons, females, lower education and who lived in rural areas were less likely to take COVID-19 vaccine.
Conclusion: The study concluded fairly high hesitancy rate, and recommend that effective education for these patients could eliminate any fears or misinformed thoughts about the vaccine.
Impact of work environment on nurses’ job performance in Al-Nassiryah City Hospitals, Iraq
Authors: Ali Hussein , Qassem Wissam
Published: May 2023

Objective: To assess if work environment had an impact on the performance of nurses and to determine the relationship between the work environment and their performance.
Methodology: This descriptive analytical study was in the hospitals of the city of Nasiriyah, Iraq from May 15, 2022 to November 1, 2022. The non-probability (purposive) sample was used and 410 nurses working in the city center hospitals were included in the study. We used a questionnaire to collect data which was analyzed with SPSS 21.
Results: The association between work environment hazards and nurse performance (continuation 1) showed a strong positive relationship (when the nurse was satisfied with her environment, there was an increase in her performance).
Conclusion: There are factors in the nursing work such as the risks of the physical environment, psychosocial environment, chemical and biological environment that have a significant positive or negative effect on the performance of their work.
Effectiveness of interventional program on nurses' practice about chest physiotherapy techniques for patients with Corona virus disease
Authors: Khadyer Ahmed , Ahmed Sabah
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of an interventional program on the nurses' practice about chest physiotherapy techniques for patients with Corona virus disease and determine the relationship between nurses' practice and their socio-demographic characteristics.
Methodology: This quantitative quasi-experimental study was carried out at isolation wards of Al-Hussein teaching hospital in Al- Nasiriya city from June 2022 to February 2023. The sample was 41. We used a questionnaire to collect data.
Results: The effectiveness of interventional program was positive, and there were highly significant differences between pre and posttest in the sample study (p=0.001). There was not the relationship between nurses' practice and their socio-demographic characteristics.
Conclusion: The effectiveness of an interventional program was positive at a high rate and no relationship between nurses' practice and their socio-demographic characteristics.
Old ages’ attitudes and behaviors toward cardiovascular health promotion
Authors: Mukhlif Hawraa , Qassim Wissam
Published: May 2023

Objective: To evaluate old ages’ attitudes and behaviors regarding cardiovascular health promotion.
Methodology: This descriptive study was done from April 12th, 2022, to March 1st, 2023 and included 140 elderly males and females from public and private Geriatric Institutions in Baghdad. We used a questionnaire to achieve study objectives.
Results: Age ranged from 60-79 years. Majority of elderly people had a modest attitude toward Cardiovascular health promotion.
Conclusions: This study concluded that the attitude of elderly has a highly significant effect on their behavior on cardiovascular health promotion. Residents with poor attitudes and behaviors had a detrimental effect on cardiovascular health statistics.
Single-step versus stepwise dilatation technique in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Authors: Attallah Batool , Mohammad Majed
Published: May 2023

Objective: To compare single-step dilatation technique with the stepwise (serial) dilatation technique in order to create a nephrostomy tract during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Methodology: This comparative interventional single-center study was conducted from May 2020 to November 2021 at Basra Teaching Hospital, Iraq. Fifty patients in group A underwent the single-step dilatation and 70 patients in group B were subjected to the stepwise dilatation technique in percutaneous nephrolithotomy. We recorded number of punctures, operation time, complications and success.
Results: There were no significant statistical differences in both groups regarding success rate, hospital stay, intra and postoperative complications, and bleeding that required blood transfusion. The stepwise dilatation technique had a considerably longer mean dilatation time than the single-step method did. The single-step dilatation technique had a much shorter mean radiation exposure a shorter mean total operating time than the stepwise strategy.
Conclusion: The construction and dilatation of a percutaneous nephrolithotomy nephrostomy tract can be successfully carried out using a single-step dilatation procedure, which requires less radiation exposure, less time during surgery, and shorter dilatation time.
Bursa’da Faaliyet Gösteren 81 Büyük Firmanın İhracat Performansı Üzerinde Etkili Olan Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi: Dengeli Panel Veri Yaklaşımı
Authors: ÇINAR Mehmet
Published: May 2023

Ülkeler açısından ihracat çeşitliliği ve büyüklüğü birçok sebeple önem taşımaktadır. Gerek doğrudan gerekse dolaylı bir şekilde ekonomiler üzerinde etkisi olan ihracat, firmaların büyümesi ve rekabet güçlerinin artmasına olanak sağlamaktadır. Firmaların pazar paylarını büyüterek rekabet güçlerini artırması, ülkelerin de uluslararası arenada güçlenmesi anlamına gelmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı, Bursa’da faaliyet gösteren ilk 81 Büyük Sanayi Kuruluşu’nun ihracat performansını etkileyen faktörlerin neler olduğunu belirlemek ve hangi faktörün ihracat üzerinde daha önemli bir etkiye sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmada 2006-2019 dönemi için 81 firmanın verileri (ihracat, çalışan sayısı, net satışlar) ve dolar kuru kullanılmıştır. Panel veri ekonometrisi yaklaşımıyla tahmin edilen regresyon modeli sonucunda; gerek işletme verilerinin gerekse kur değişkeninin firmaların ihracatı üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada birim boyutlu modelin uygun model olarak belirlenmesi, firmalara özgü doğrudan gözlenemeyen etkilerin firmaların ihracatları üzerinde önemli olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışmada, firmaların ihracat performansı üzerinde en önemli etkinin dolar kuru olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Diğer bir ifadeyle, kurdaki değişim ihracatı firmaya özgü değişkenlerden daha fazla etkilemektedir. Sonuçta, dolar kurundaki %1’lik artış firmaların ortalama ihracatını yaklaşık %4 artırmaktadır.
Integrasi Aktivitas Belajar Tri Hita Karana Berorientasi 4C dalam Mata Kuliah Konsep Dasar IPA SD
Authors: Winangun I Made Ari
Published: May 2023

This study aims to integrate the 4C-oriented Tri Hita Karana learning activities in the Elementary Science Basic Concepts course in: (i) initial activities; (ii) core activities; and (iii) closing activities. The results of this literature review, namely: (i) the integration of learning activities in the initial activities carried out by paying attention to the learning environment, learning resources, and the readiness of educators and students from both psychological and cognitive aspects; (ii) the integration of learning activities into the core activities is carried out by conveying learning objectives, presenting natural phenomena, carrying out technical learning according to the design or lesson plans, and concluding lessons; and (iii) the integration of learning activities in closing activities is carried out by maintaining the learning environment, assessing the learning process, and submitting the next learning plan. The three forms of learning activities implement Tri Hita Karana-based educational and teaching values, namely religious, spiritual, humanist, democratic, nationalist, environmental aesthetics, and ecological and are oriented towards creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, communication ( 4C)
Peningkatan Minat Belajar IPAS Berbantuan Media Gambar Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Adnyana Komang Surya , Yudaparmita Gusti Ngurah Arya
Published: May 2023

Interest in learning is an interest possessed by students which can be expressed as a statement indicating that students prefer something over other things, manifested through participation in an activity. Students who have an interest in certain subjects tend to pay greater attention to certain subjects. Social Knowledge learning media in elementary schools, especially in image media, is a tool that can be used to deliver or convey messages in the form of knowledge to students so that learning objectives can be achieved. Indicators of interest in learning in this study include: 1) paying attention to the teaching and learning process, 2) having a liking for lessons, 3) enthusiastic students, 4) enthusiastic in learning, 5) having active learning
IMPLIKASI AKTIVITAS PUASA BAGI UMAT HINDU (PERSPEKTIF TEOLOGI SOSIAL)
Authors: Komang Yanti Komang Heri
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACTFasting is actually a very beneficial activity for Hindus. Because, it can not be avoided if self-control is the main element in fasting. Religious teachings always teach a people to be able to control themselves. Self-control can be understood through fasting. Realization in the community shows that fasting or upawasa has not been ingrained in the hearts of the Hindu community. This is also because they do not know the meaning of fasting well. For this reason, socialization about fasting is still very much needed, both through written and oral socialization. Fasting is not the end of a struggle for worship. However, fasting is precisely the starting point of a human being to start a new life, because through learning self- control in fasting activities, one will be able to resist the next temptation. One of the lessons of fasting can also be seen as planting social solidarity with the suggestion of doing as much good as possible. Religious people should learn to curb egoism, greed, and violence. Thus a person is able to open his love.Keywords: Self Qualities, Hindus, Fasting.
PEMBELAJARAN DARING PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DITINJAU DARI FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN MARXISME
Authors: Fattah Galuh Nur , Murtiningsih Rr. Siti
Published: May 2023

IntisariPendidikan adalah aspek sentral dalam pembentukan karakter dan kepribadian seseorang. Pendidikan yang baik dan berkualitas tentu akan menghasilkan sumber daya manusia yang juga berkualitas. Oleh sebab itu proses dan penyelenggaraan pendidikan adalah aspek terpenting dalam merealisasikan sumber daya yang berkualitas tersebut. Pada masa pandemi seperti saat ini, tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa kegiatan belajar dan mengajar mengalami berbagai kendala. Hal tersebut berawal dari diberlakukannya kebijkan pembatasan kegiatan sosial. Meski saat ini status pandemi di Indonesia telah diturunkan menjadi endemi namun kegiatan belajar mengajar belum sepenuhnya pulih. Beberapa sekolah masih membatasi kegiatan belajar mereka di sekolah dan masih melakukan pembelajaran secara mandiri dan daring. Beberapa orang berpendapat bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran menggunakan sistem daring nilai lebih efektif dan secara ekonomis lebih hemat, namun apakah benar demikian? Apakah sistem pembelajaran ini dapat menjangkau seluruh lapisan masyarakat? apakah kesamaan kesempatan dan keadalian dalam memperoleh pendidikan telah diterima semua orang? Ini menjadi pertanyaan yang fundamental karena setelah dilakukan observasi lebih mendalam lagi melalui pendekatan filsafat pendidikan Marxisme ternyata didapatkan beberapa kejanggalan dan tendensi pada pelaksanaan pendidikan yang justru tidak ekonomis karena adanya beberpa kelompok yang dikategorikan sebagai bagian dari kelas tertindas tidak bisa mengakses pendidikan sebagaimana mestinya, padahal ketika kondisi yang normal mereka lebih memiliki kesempatan untuk mendapat pendidikan dan pengajaran yang maksimal. Dilihat dari sudut filsafat pendidikan Marxisme, pembelajaran Daring ini memiliki tendensi untuk mengalienasi para peserta didik satu dengan yang lainnya karena tidak memungkinkan mereka bertemu di dunia sesungguhnya. Hal ini juga dapat mempertajam perbedaan kelas di antara para peserta didik. Hal lain yang perlu diperhatikan juga adalah bahwa penyelenggaraan pendidikan berbasis daring ini membuka jalan bagi kapitalisme di dunia pendidikan dimana ada segelintir pihak yang mengambil keuntungan darinya, iklim kapitalistik seperti inilah yang tidak disetujui oleh Marxisme karena akan mendiskriminasi kelompok tertentu hanya karena menginginkan keuntungan belaka. Untuk itu pendidikan Marxisme menghendaki hal-hal seperti untuk dihapuskan.
Effectiveness of training program by blended learning on knowledge and practices regarding first aid among preparatory year engineering students at Assiut University
Authors:   Department of Community Health Nursing- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Thamar University, Yemen., Aljawfi Adel , Hassanen Rabaa ,   Community Health Nursing - Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt, Sharkawy Soad ,   Community Health Nursing - Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt
Published: May 2023

First aid training is necessary for engineering students to increase their health and safety knowledge relating to reducing damage and suffering and improving their chances of survival. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program by blended learning on knowledge and practices regarding first aid among preparatory year engineering students at Assiut University. A pretest, posttest design was used in this study. About 85 participants were selected randomly from the preparatory year of engineering students at Assiut University. Participants were randomly selected and provided with a first-aid training program. Data were collected via a self-administered knowledge questionnaire sheet and an observational checklist pre, post, and three months after the program intervention. The repeated measured ANOVA was used. Results: The study revealed that 61.2% of students had poor knowledge scores about first aid in the pre-test with a total mean of 65.16±24.41, which improved to 95.3% of students who had good knowledge scores in the post-test with a total mean of 121.89±10.27, and slightly declined to 77.6% having good knowledge scores in the follow-up test with a total mean of 110.93±27.38. Moreover, 85.9% of students had poor practice scores about first aid in the pre-test with a total mean of 19.19±4.71, which improved to 72.9% having good practice scores in the post-test with a total mean of 52.49±7.84, and 65.9% having good practices scores in the follow-up test with a total mean of 48.64±13.49. The study concluded that the training program by blended learning showed a positive effect on knowledge and practices of students at post and follow-up tests. This provides a safe learning environment for engineering students. Recommendation: Blended learning programs should be taken as a learning approach in the health training program implementation.
The use of various interventions to reduce falls and improve balance in knee osteoarthritis patients: a narrative review
Authors:   Sport Medicine and Knee Research Center, Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran, Ahmadinejad Bahareh , Bahramian Fatemeh ,   Sport Medicine and Knee Research Center, Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran, Mousavi Seyed Abolfazl ,   Health systems engineering research Centre, Milad hospital, Tehran, Iran, jalali Alireza ,   Health systems engineering research Centre, Milad hospital, Tehran, Iran, Habibi Maryam ,   Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2023

People with knee OA are more likely to fall, which is a major public health concern because it can lead to serious injuries and trips to the hospital. Despite the greater balance disorders, and fall prevalence among patients with knee OA, the field of study in this population has received less attention. This study aims to review articles using different interventions for balance improvement and fall prevention in individuals with knee OA. An extensive literature search was performed in the databases of Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed, and ISI Web of Knowledge using OR, AND, and NOT operators and the selected keywords. Only studies written in English and published in journals from 2010 to May 2022 were used for this purpose. The studies that have examined the effect of various therapies on balance improvement and fall prevention in the individuals with knee OA were the ones that were selected for this study. Studies that examined balance and falls in the osteoarthritis of other joints, as well as those involving other disabilities that affect balance and stability were excluded from the study. Finally, 34 articles were selected from the final evaluation. Most of the studies showed that exercise and dance could be effective to improve balance and reducing falls in patients with knee OA. It can be concluded that these interventions can help individuals with knee OA enhance their balance and reduce their risk of falling. Therefore, they might be viewed as promoting this population's health. Although games and neuroscientific interventions can be effective, more studies are needed in this field. Moreover, there are contradictory results regarding the effect of orthotics.
Factors affecting stress among high school students in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand
Authors:   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, Wicheansun Wanna , Songthap Archin ,   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok Province, Thailand
Published: May 2023

This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the factors affecting stress in high school students. The sample participants were 365 high school students in Phitsanulok Province selected by stratified random sampling. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 6 parts: 1) socio-demographic characteristics; 2) lifestyle factors; 3) disease prevention motivation; 4) social support; 5) stress prevention behaviors, and 6) stress. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis. All significance levels were set at 0.05. The results showed that 72.9% of the sample participants were female and 75.10% had stress. Female students were more likely to experience stress than male students (ORadj = 1.902; 95%CI: 1.117 - 3.241). Excessive expenses possibly caused stress (ORadj = 3.618, 95%CI = 1.031-12.694). The students with intermediate resilience faced greater stress than those with extraordinary strength (ORadj = 3.198; 95%CI: 1.957 – 5.224). The sample participants who received mild and average social support tended to experience greater stress than those with higher levels of social support (ORadj = 4.762, 95%CI = 1.012-22.412, OR = 2.036, 95%CI = 1.155-3.589). This study suggests that related institutes strengthen living skills and improve social support for high school students to prevent severe stress.
EFFECT OF CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING MODULES ON THE JOB APPLICATION SKILLS OF JOB SEEKERS
Authors: Bajao Naomi A. , Sarucam Jae-an V. , Bajao Kezziah Ruth
Published: May 2023

Employability is one of the strongest driving forces of an individual to strive for personal development and skills improvement continually. Among the job seekers of the municipality of Tuburan, on the island of Cebu, Philippines, 20 aspiring individuals were purposively chosen to undergo a training series using contextualized learning modules designed to respond to the required skills by identified prospective employers directly. Sets of pre-and post-tests were given before and after the conduct of the sessions to measure the effects of the designed modules on the job application skills of the respondents. After the training sessions, the respondents were asked to apply for jobs while being monitored by the team. The results demonstrated that using contextualized learning modules significantly enhanced respondents' abilities in terms of resume writing, interview preparation, and technical skills like using Microsoft Office and Google productivity tools, basic computer operations, and using the internet and managing emails. The researchers advise using the learning modules and maximizing their adaptability to the starting points of job seekers' knowledge.
ChatGPT and the Future of Academic Integrity in the Artificial Intelligence Era: A New Frontier
Authors: M. Mijwil Maad , Hiran Kamal Kant , Doshi Ruchi , Dadhich Manish , Al-Mistarehi Abdel-Hameed , Bala Indu
Published: May 2023

ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI. It is part of the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) series, which are designed to generate human-like language output based on large amounts of input data. ChatGPT is one of the largest and most advanced language models to date, with 175 billion parameters. The article aims to examine the impact of artificial intelligence tools and techniques on academic research and their potential implications for academic ethics. In particular, this article will focus on the practices of ChatGPT in generating scientific research within the context of academic ethics. ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can generate text in different formats, conduct literature searches, and suggest titles for the created text. However, using ChatGPT to select topics with a low similarity score in similarity checkers may lead to ethical violations. This article finds that the use of artificial intelligence applications in academic research may raise concerns about academic ethics, and the limited availability of technologies that can detect such violations poses a significant challenge to academic writing.
Effect of Motivation on Teacher Performance: Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing
Authors: Sidharta Iwan
Published: May 2023

This study investigates the potential mediating impact of knowledge sharing on the relationship between motivation and teacher performance. A study uses a sample of 53 high school teachers in Bandung to investigate the mediating effect of knowledge sharing on the relationship between motivation and teacher performance. The study incorporated motivation and knowledge sharing as independent variables, while teacher performance was the dependent variable. The research commenced by assessing the credibility and consistency of the measuring tools. Subsequently, the data were examined by applying the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) methodology to gain insights into the intermediary function of the research variables. The study revealed that knowledge sharing serves as a mediator between motivation and teacher performance. The findings suggest that teachers' internal drive can positively impact their performance by facilitating the exchange of knowledge. The results suggest that educators possess a substantial intrinsic drive to disseminate information, positively impacting their overall efficacy. It is essential to acknowledge that additional variables that should have been analyzed in the present research could influence teacher development.