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Knowledge, Attitude and Worry in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during the Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak in 2022: An Online Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ahmed Sirwan Khalid , Abdulqadir Salar Omar , Omar Rukhsar Muhammad , Abdullah Ardalan Jabbar , Rahman Hawre Asaad , Hussein Safin Hassan , Mohammed Amin Halkawt Ismail , Chandran Deepak , Sharma Anil Kumar , Dhama Kuldeep , Sallam Malik , Harapan Harapan , Salari Nader , Chakraborty Chiranjib , Abdulla Araz Qadir
Published: March 2023

The rapid spread of monkeypox (mpox) has been declared as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and worry levels of the general population in the Kurdistan region of Iraq regarding the ongoing mpox multi-country outbreak. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between 27–30 July 2022, using a convenience sampling method. The questionnaire was adapted from previous studies addressing the same topic. The independent Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA, and logistic regression were used to assess possible factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and worry toward mpox. A total of 510 respondents were included in the final analysis. The participants showed a moderate level of mpox knowledge, a neutral attitude towards mpox, and a relatively moderate worry level. The logistic regression analysis showed that age, gender, marital status, religion, level of education, and place of residence were associated with mpox knowledge; however, the significant variables in the multivariate regression analysis were gender, religion, level of education, and residential area. Gender and residential area were associated with attitudes toward mpox; however, the significant variables in the multivariate regression analysis were gender and residential areas. The worry toward mpox was influenced by gender, marital status, religion, and place of residence, yet the significant variables in the multivariate regression analysis were gender, religion, educational level, and residential area. In conclusion, the Kurdish population had moderate knowledge, a neutral attitude, and a moderate level of worry about mpox. Considering the continuous rapid rise in mpox cases in several countries, and its possible risk as pandemic amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, proactive control measures, adequate disease prevention strategies, and preparedness plans need to be formulated and immediately implemented to tackle the appearance of fears among people, and to safeguard the mental health of the public.
The Respiratory Commensal Bacterium Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum as a Mucosal Adjuvant for Nasal Vaccines
Authors: Ortiz Moyano Ramiro , Raya Tonetti Fernanda , Fukuyama Kohtaro , Elean Mariano , Tomokiyo Mikado , Suda Yoshihito , Melnikov Vyacheslav , Kitazawa Haruki , Villena Julio
Published: March 2023

Previously, we demonstrated that nasally administered Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum 090104 (Cp) or its bacterium-like particles (BLPs) increase the resistance of mice against bacterial and viral respiratory pathogens by modulating the innate immunity. In this work, we evaluated the ability of Cp and BLPs to stimulate alveolar macrophages, and to enhance the humoral immune response induced by a commercial vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae. In the first set of experiments, Cp or the BLPs were incubated with primary cultures of murine alveolar macrophages and the phagocytic activity, and the production of cytokines was evaluated. The results revealed that Cp and BLPs were efficiently phagocyted by respiratory macrophages and that both treatments triggered the production of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-6, and IL-1β. In the second set of experiments, 3-week-old Swiss mice were intranasally immunized at days 0, 14, and 28 with the pneumococcal vaccine Prevenar®13 (PCV), Cp + PCV, or BLPs + PCV. On day 33, samples of bronco-alveolar lavages (BAL) and serum were collected for the study of specific antibodies. In addition, immunized mice were challenged with S. pneumoniae serotypes 6B or 19F on day 33 and sacrificed on day 35 (day 2 post-infection) to evaluate the resistance to the infection. Both Cp + PCV and BLPs + PCV groups had higher specific serum IgG and BAL IgA antibodies than the PCV control mice. In addition, the mice that were immunized with Cp + PCV or BLPs + PCV had lower lung and blood pneumococcal cell counts as well as lower levels of BAL albumin and LDH, indicating a reduced lung damage compared to the control mice. Improved levels of anti-pneumococcal antibodies were also detected in the serum and BAL samples after the challenges with the pathogens. The results demonstrated that C. pseudodiphtheriticum 090104 and its bacterium-like particles are capable of stimulating the respiratory innate immune system serving as adjuvants to potentiate the adaptive humoral immune response. Our study is a step forward in the positioning of this respiratory commensal bacterium as a promising mucosal adjuvant for vaccine formulations aimed at combating respiratory infectious diseases.
Role of Gypsum in Conserving Soil Moisture Macronutrients Uptake and Improving Wheat Yield in the Rainfed Area
Authors: Abbas Fakher , Siddique Tariq , Fan Ruqin , Azeem Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Agricultural rainfed areas of Pakistan have been facing several issues in recent years, e.g., soil erosion, nutrient runoff, and soil dependency on rainfall for crop growth. Wheat is considered a major staple crop in Pakistan. The main concern in these regions is to conserve soil moisture as the crop depends on the moisture obtained by rainfall. Gypsum is considered one of the best moisture conservers, especially for rainfed areas. Hence, this study was initiated (1) to explore the effects of gypsum on soil moisture conservation and (2) to reveal the effects of gypsum on soil macronutrients, sulfur (S), calcium (Ca), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) uptake, and, eventually, wheat yield. The study was conducted from July 2014 to April 2015 in the rainfed Pothohar region of Pakistan. The recommended mineral fertilizers (N120P80K60) along with the following gypsum treatments: T1 = gypsum @ 0 Mg ha−1 (0 kg plot−1), T2 = gypsum @ 1 Mg ha−1 (0.6 kg plot−1), T3 = gypsum @ 3 Mg ha−1 (1.8 kg plot−1), and T4 = gypsum @ 4 Mg ha−1 (2.4 kg plot−1) were applied. The Chakwal-50 wheat variety was sown, followed by gypsum application. The maximum moisture was recorded under the soil of treatment T4 each month. The soil moisture was conserved up to 21% (surface) and 23% (sub-surface) in January and February 2015, respectively, with a 4 Mg ha−1 gypsum application. The highest nitrogen (N, 448.68 kg ha−1), phosphorus (P, 50.6 kg ha−1), potassium (K, 185.7 Kg ha−1), sulfur (S, 9.75 kg ha−1), and calcium (Ca, 35.5 kg ha−1) uptake values were observed in treatment with a 3 Mg ha−1 gypsum application (p < 0.05). The mean values of the grain yield ranged between 1903.4 (T1) and 2387.2 (T4) kg ha−1. Compared with the yield under T1, the grain yields under treatment T2, T3, and T4 were increased by 11%, 24%, and 25%, respectively. The straw yield ranged between 2446 and 2767 kg ha−1. There was no noticeable impact of gypsum application rates on the straw yield of the wheat crop (p > 0.05). Overall, treatment T3 was found to be optimal for conserving soil moisture, a better nutrient uptake, and, ultimately, the wheat crop yield with less input cost.
Water Quality Analysis of a Tropical Reservoir Based on Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen Modeling by CE-QUAL-W2
Authors: Tavera-Quiroz Humberto , Rosso-Pinto Mauricio , Hernández Gerardo , Pinto Samuel , Canales Fausto A.
Published: March 2023

Water quality impacts on water bodies such as reservoirs are strongly influenced by the hydrodynamics of the system. Although multiple models might be applied, they are limited by the simplification of the variables. In this study, a two-dimensional public domain model, CE-QUAL-W2, was adapted to test whether it would generate an accurate hydrodynamic simulation of the URRÁ Reservoir in Córdoba, Colombia, to understand water quality. The variables to be modeled were temperature and dissolved oxygen due to their importance in ecological terms. Thus, trial and error techniques were used to calibrate and validate the model, varying different parameters such as the wind shelter coefficient (WSC). Although the model accurately predicted the hydrodynamic part by having daily flow information, significant modifications to the eddy diffusivity coefficient were required to simulate acceptable longitudinal currents. This research shows that the CE-QUAL-W2 model fits adequately to tropical lentic systems. However, it is recommended that, for future studies, the modeling be adjusted using hourly data, especially in areas where inflow and boundary conditions are unstable.
Extreme Rainfall Event Classification Using Machine Learning for Kikuletwa River Floods
Authors: Mdegela Lawrence , Municio Esteban , De Bock Yorick , Luhanga Edith , Leo Judith , Mannens Erik
Published: March 2023

Advancements in machine learning techniques, availability of more data sets, and increased computing power have enabled a significant growth in a number of research areas. Predicting, detecting, and classifying complex events in earth systems which by nature are difficult to model is one such area. In this work, we investigate the application of different machine learning techniques for detecting and classifying extreme rainfall events in a sub-catchment within the Pangani River Basin, found in Northern Tanzania. Identification and classification of extreme rainfall event is a preliminary crucial task towards success in predicting rainfall-induced river floods. To identify a rain condition in the selected sub-catchment, we use data from five weather stations that have been labeled for the whole sub-catchment. In order to assess which machine learning technique is better suited for rainfall classification, we apply five different algorithms in a historical dataset for the period of 1979 to 2014. We evaluate the performance of the models in terms of precision and recall, reporting random forest and XGBoost as having the best overall performances. However, because the class distribution is imbalanced, a generic multi-layer perceptron performs best when identifying heavy rainfall events, which are eventually the main cause of rainfall-induced river floods in the Pangani River Basin.
Economic Feasibility of Rainwater Harvesting Applications in the West Bank, Palestine
Authors: Schild Johanna E. M. , Fleskens Luuk , Riksen Michel , Shadeed Sameer
Published: March 2023

Freshwater resources are uncertain in Palestine and their uncertainty is expected to intensify due to climate change and the political situation. Yet, in this region, a stable freshwater supply is vital for domestic and agricultural uses. Rainwater harvesting could help to increase freshwater availability. This study investigates the economic feasibility of two rainwater harvesting applications in the West Bank, with eyebrow terracing in olive groves in rural areas and domestic rooftop harvesting in urban areas. Cost-effectiveness is estimated using a spatially explicit cost–benefit analysis. Three land zones varying in suitability for the implementation of eyebrow terracing in olive groves are analyzed. The potential increase in olive yield is estimated with a crop–water balance model. The potential amount of rainfall that can be harvested with domestic rooftop harvesting is calculated based on the average rooftop area for each of the 11 governorates individually. Costs and benefits are considered at the household level to calculate the economic feasibility of these two applications. Although eyebrow terracing enlarges soil moisture availability for olive trees and thereby increases olive yield by about 10–14%, construction costs are too high to make implementation cost-effective. Similarly, rooftop harvesting can harvest about 30% on average of the annual domestic water demand and is worthwhile in the northern and southern governorates. Yet, in this case, construction costs are generally too high to be cost-effective. This obstructs more widespread adoption of rainwater harvesting in the West Bank, which is urgently needed given the large impacts of climate change. Providing subsidies for rainwater harvesting could help to make adoption more attractive for households.
GridShield—Optimizing the Use of Grid Capacity during Increased EV Adoption
Authors: van Sambeek Hanna L. , Zweistra Marisca , Hoogsteen Gerwin , Varenhorst Ivo A. M. , Janssen Stan
Published: March 2023

With the increasing adoption rate of electric vehicles, power peaks caused by many cars simultaneously charging on the same low-voltage grid can cause local overloading and power outages. Smart charging solutions should spread this load, but there is a residual risk of incidental peaks. A decentralized and autonomous technology called GridShield is being developed to reduce the likelihood of a transformer’s fuse blowing when other congestion solutions have failed. It serves as a measure of last resort to protect the grid against local power failures from unpredicted congestion by temporarily limiting the virtual capacity of charging stations. This paper describes the technical development and demonstrates how GridShield can keep a transformer load below a critical limit using simulations and real-world tests. It optimizes grid capacity while ensuring grid reliability.
Correlation of Socio-Economic Factors, Diet, and Ownership of Consumer Electronics with Body Mass Index in Women of Childbearing Age: Insights from the 2016 South African Demographic Health Survey
Authors: Banda Lucas , Oladimeji Olanrewaju
Published: March 2023

The available evidence indicates a correlation between owning consumer electronics, such as cellphones and televisions, and a higher risk of obesity and increased adiposity. However, such studies are sparse in South Africa. Thus, the aim of this study is to examine the dietary and sociodemographic factors associated with various BMI categories, including the possession of consumer electronics, among women of reproductive age in South Africa. This is a secondary study of a population registry that includes dietary, BMI, and digital use items among women of reproductive age. The data is from the South Africa Demographic Health Survey (SADHS, 2016). Of the 3363 participants included in the analysis, women of normal weight were (35.5%), pre-obese (34.5%), obese (27.1%) and underweight (2.9%). Age was found to be significantly associated with pre-obesity at a <0.05 confidence interval. Owning a cellphone was significantly associated with being underweight and had 55% increased odds (1–0.45) (OR = 0.45; 95% CI 0.26–0.77, p = 0.004). Using internet almost daily was statistically significant with being underweight and had 55% (1–0.45) increased odds of being underweight (OR = 0.45; 95% CI 0.20–1.01, p = 0.054). Owning a cellphone and internet use was found to be significantly associated with being underweight. More research is needed to understand why cellphone ownership and using internet almost daily are significantly associated with being underweight.
Nanotechnology and its application in disease diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Ho Hoang Nhan
Published: March 2023

Background (including purposes): Nanotechnology has been a great interest to scientists and has been already applied in the field of medicine and pharmacy. As compared to the conventional dosage forms, many advantages were achieved such as improved bioavailability and targetted drug delivery. Nanotechnology application helps to increase the efficiency in disease diagnosis and treatment, and reduce adverse drug reactions, e.g. for anticancer drugs. Research objectives: This article was aimed to present a brief review on the role of nanotechnology in disease diagnosis and treatment. Materials and method: The review was summarized from the results of the relevant researches and clinical trials on nanotechnology-based dosage forms used for disease diagnosis and treatment. Results: Since liposomes were first described in the 1960s, various nanotechnology-based systems have been approved for disease diagnosis and therapeutics. Conclusion: Nanotechnology-based strategies offer the opportunity to formulate novel delivery systems with great potential in disease diagnosis and treatment
Key words: nanotechnology, treatment, diagnosis
Breast reconstruction with the ipsilateral pedicled tram flap in breast cancer patients having the low abdominal scars
Authors: Nguyen Dinh Tung , Le Kim Hong , Tran Nhat Huy , Tran Ngoc Huy , Nguyen Van Phuc , Tran Kim Hong
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To assessement outcome of breast reconstruction with the ispilateral pedicled TRAM flap in breast cancer patient having the low abdominal scars. Methods : The pedicled TRAM flap breast reconstruction were performed in 48 patients after nipple sparing mastectomy as well as modified radical mastectomy from 2017 - 2019 at Hue Central Hospital. Results: There is 16/48 (33.3%) patient who have the low abdominal scars and 100% in which were operated by the ispilateral pedicled TRAM flap in breast reconstruction, part I, III of TRAM was using for 15/16 patients. Compare to the contralateral pedicled TRAM flap, the ispilateral pedicled TRAM flap have a shorter in surgical time (under 180 minutes) and time staying hospital (under 10 days). Most of them having the aesthetic results and satisfied with immediate or delay breast reconstruction. The rate of complication was 12.5%, no finding the severe complications of reconstruction in the total flap necrosis and hernia or bulge in this study. Conclusion: The ispilateral pedicled TRAM flap was a safe as well as contralateral pedicled TRAM flap and reliable procedure for breast cancer patient having the low abdominal scars.
Key words: TRAM flap, breast cancer, breast reconstruction.
Knowledge, attitude of nurses and midwives regarding adverse event at clinical Departments at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in 2019
Authors: Tran Doan Hieu , Tran Dinh Binh , Nguyen Hoang Lan , Nguyen Viet Tu , Hoang Le Bich Ngoc , Dang Thi Phuong , Tran Tuan Khoi , Nguyen Truong Son
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitudes of nurses and midwives regarding adverse event at the clinical departments at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in 2019 and explore some related factors. Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study on 149 nurses and midwives at clinical department at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in 2019. Results: The percentage of good knowledge, good attitude are respectively: 79.2%; 78.5%. There are significant association between nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge of adverse event and educational attainment, attendance in adverse event training, the frequency of monitoring and supervision by supervisory staff (p < 0.05); between their attitudes toward adverse event and income from hospitals, attendance in adverse event training, discussion with colleagues about adverse
event (p < 0.05). Conclusion: regular training, raise awareness and attitude of adverse event, encouraging to organize activities between department to exchange experiences on prevention of adverse event
Key words: knowledge, attitudes, adverse event, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital
Melioidosis cases study in Central Vietnam after historical flood 2020
Authors: Nguyen Duy Binh , Dang Thi Hoai Thu , Tran Xuan Chuong
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Melioidosis (Whitmore) is a severe acute bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis transmitted to humans from soil and water environments; especially when exposed to flood water, which can cause epidemics because flood currents carry bacteria to a large area. After the historical floods in the Central region an outbreak of Melioidosis occured. Objectives: 1) To investigate the relationship between the outbreak of melioidosis and the 2020 floods. 2) To describe some characteristics of melioidosis patients in the North Central provinces after the floods in 2020. Subjects and research methods: Patients in the central provinces where the flood has just occurred, were diagnosed melioidosis, treated at Hue Central Hospital from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Results and discussion: In 2020, there were 43 patients melioidosis, but only during the 3-month period of floods from October 1 to December 31, 2020 there were 33 patients (76.74%). The rate of diseases appearing in 3 months with floods was 3.1 times higher than the rate of 25% diseases appearing every 3 months, p < 0.0001. The majority of patients (81.4%) are farmers and live in rural areas (76.7%). The mean age was 56.14 ± 14.85. Most of the patients had chronic diseases such as diabetes (34.9%), chronic kidney disease (9.3%), chronic lung disease (34.9%), 18.6% alcoholism. 72.1% of patients had sepsis, the most commonly damaged organs were the lungs (69.8%) and abscesses of the liver, spleen, and kidney (27.9%). There were 13 patients died (30.2%). Conclusion: The rate of melioidosis patients in 3 months with floods was 3.1 times higher than the average rate of disease appearing every 3 months (p < 0.0001). Most patients had risk factors such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, chronic lung disease, alcoholism. The most commonly injured organs are the lungs and abscesses of the liver, spleen, and kidneys. The mortality rate was 30.2%.
Key words: Melioidosis, historical floods
The situation of antibiotic resistance of commonly isolated bacterial pathogens at the General Hospital in the Northern mountainous region of Quang Nam
Authors: Nguyen Van Hoi , Tran Dinh Binh
Published: March 2023

Objective: To study the antibiotic resistance situation of some common pathogenic bacteria at the Northern mountainous area General Hospital of Quang Nam in 2020 - 2021. Subjects and research methods: Cross-sectional study, retrospective data on medical records of patients who used antibiotics, had positive bacterial culture tests. Results: 475 pathogenic bacteria strains were isolated, of which Gram-negative bacteria accounted for 65.3%, Gram-positive bacteria accounted for 34.7%. The 5 bacterial species isolated with the highest proportion were Escherichia coli (27.4%), Staphylococcus aureus (24.8%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (7.6%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6.9%), Acinetobacter baumannii (4.8%). Isolated bacteria are highly resistant to many common antibiotics. Staphylococus aureus is highly resistant to Benzylpenicillin (98.3%); Oxacillin (76.1%); Imipenem (76.1%); Erythromycin (76.9%); Escherichia coli is highly resistant to Ampicillin, Ticarcillin (92.3%); Aztreonam (93.8%); Klebsiella pneumoniae is completely resistant to Ampicillin, Ticarcillin (100%); Psedomonas aeruginosa is resistant in 100% to Ampicillin, Amoxicillin/clavulanic, Cefazolin, Cefoxitin; Acinetobacter baumannii is completely resistant to Ampicillin, Amoxiciline/clavulanic, Cefazolin (100%), but they are sensitive to Tobramycin, Amikacin, Ertapenem and Colistin (100.0%). Conclusion: Frequent pathogens are resistant to many common antibiotics.
Key words: northern Quang Nam hospital, antibiotic resistance, pathogenic bacteria, E.coli, S.aureus
Preliminary results of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision for colon cancer treatment
Authors: Nguyen Minh Thao , Nguyen Dinh Son , Nguyen Huu Tri , Pham Anh Vu
Published: March 2023

Background: Laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision (CME) has more lymph nodes resected than traditional laparoscopic colectomy. The laparoscopic CME has not been extensively described as a safe strategy. Objective: Evaluate clinical characteristics and preliminary results of laparoscopic CME in colon cancer. Methods: A prospective study included 22 patients at the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital and Hue Central Hospital from May 2021 to May 2022. Results: Mean age was 63.6 ± 14.1, and males accounted for 54.5%. ASA 1 accounted for the majority, with a rate of 77.3%. 45.5% of patients with middle and high nutritional risk. The sigmoid colon accounts for the most with 40.9%. The prevalence of splenic flexure colon, the same transverse colon location was a minor proportion at 4.5%. The sigmoidectomy and sigmoidectomy + a part of upper third rectal resection accounted for 40.9%. The mean (range) of the length of hospital stay was 7.3 ± 1.5 days. The specimen length, mesentery width, and lymph nodes average were 31.2 ± 8.2 cm, 9.3 ± 1.7 cm, and 62.2 ± 18.6, respectively. The average tumor size was 4.9 ± 1.6 cm. The analytical plane achieved 86.4% of the complete mesenteric plane. AJCC 8th Stage I after surgery accounted for 40.9%, followed by stages IIIb, and IIa with 31.8% and 18.2%, respectively. Only three patients had complications of surgical site infection, accounting for 13.6%, and one patient with abdominal subcutaneous emphysema + urinary retention accounted for 4.5%. Conclusion: preliminary results of laparoscopic CME colectomy are feasible, safe, and reliable with maximal lymph node retrieval
Key words: CME, laparoscopic, colon cancer, treatment, initial, preliminary
Knowledge, attitude on prevention from Human Papilloma Virus infection (HPV) and related factors among parents of male students at junior high schools in Hue city
Authors: Nguyen Hoang Lan , Le Thi Bich Thuy , Le Nguyen Quynh Nhu
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted virus. HPV causes many diseases and the risk for many types of cancer which has been reported in both sexes, not just cervical cancer in females. However, the prevention of HPV infection is quite limited among males in Vietnam. The study is to evaluate knowledge, attitude on prevention of HPV infection among parents of male students at some junior high schools in Hue city and explore some related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 785 parents of male students at four junior high schools in Hue city. Data were collected by direct interviews with structured questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify
the related factors. Results: Participants who got good knowledge and positive attitude of HPV infection prevention accounted for 18.9% and 15.2%, respectively. Occupation, educational level of parents, number of sons and family history of HPV related diseases influenced on knowledge about HPV infection prevention. Relations with son, educational level of parents, defect/chronic disease of son and knowledge of parents were significantly associated with their attitude toward HPV infection prevention (p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study highlighted that knowledge, attitude on HPV infection prevention of the parents of male students in Hue city was still low. The health sector needs to implement comprehensive health education and communication programs to improve knowledge, attitude about prevention of HPV infection for people, especially males.
Key words: knowledge, attitude, human papilloma virus, HPV, parents, male students
Implementation of new techniques in the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors: Truong Xuan Long , Nguyen Thi Huyen Thuong , Vinh Khanh , Phan Trung Nam , Nguyen Thi Nga , Nguyen Phan Hong Ngoc , Tran Van Huy
Published: March 2023

Background: In recent years, many endoscopic hemostasis techniques helped to improve the prognosis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It includes: esophageal band ligation and Histoacryl injection in variceal upper GI bleeding; dilute adrenalin injection, hemoclipping, argon plasma coagulation and Hemospray in non-variceal upper GI bleeding. But domestic studies about these techniques’ efficacy are limited. Objectives: 1. To describe characteristics of patients and endoscopic lesions in upper GI bleeding. 2. To assess the efficacy of some endoscopic hemostasis techniques in upper GI bleeding. Subject and methods: Interventional study concluded 346 upper GI bleeding patients, 365 therapeutic upper endoscopy to get hemostasis in Gastroenterology - Endoscopy Center, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from
11/2017 to 4/2022. Result: Mean age of patients is 55.6 ± 17.9, minimum is 9, maximum is 95. Male/female ratio is 2.5. The causes of bleeding: esophageal varices 35.5%, gastric varices 4.3%, peptic ulcer diseases 50.9%, esophago-gastric junction tear 5.5%, angiodysplasia 2.6%, and others 1.2%. Hemostatic techniques: esophageal band ligation 33.7%, Histoacryl injection 4.1%, hemoclipping 52.6%, dilute adrenalin injection 15.9%, APC 7.9%, Hemospray 0.8% and others 0.3%. Successful rate of initiating endoscopic hemostasis is high (100%), permanent hemostasis is high (99.1%); recurrent bleeding rate is low (2.3%), endoscopic hemostasis failure is low (0.9%); operation rate is low (0.9%). Conclusion: Endoscopic hemostasis techniques showed good safety and efficacy, failure and operation rate are very low. Using new techniques in case of failure of traditional techniques was beneficial and safe
Key words: upper gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopy
Pembelajaran Berbantuan Game Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Pada Mata Kuliah Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Budiantoro Tekad
Published: March 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas Pembelajaran berbantuan game untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Bahasa Indonesia. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Jumlah subyek penelitian adalah 25 orang mahasiswa.  Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan pretest dan posttest tentang gerbang logika. Data pretest dan posttest diuji normalitas kemudian di uji N-gain. Hasil uji N-gain diperoleh nilai 0,702. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa efektivitas pembelajaran berbantuan game untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar mahasiswa pada mata kuliah bahasa Indonesia berkategori tinggi. Dengan demikian, Pembelajaran berbantuan game  efektif diterapkan untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar mahasiswa.
Формування методу аналітичного розв’язку зворотної задачі кіне-матики маніпуляторів промислового робота
Authors: Трунов Олександр Миколайович
Published: March 2023

Робота зумовлена необхідністю застосування аналітичних виразів, що єрозв’язками оберненої задачі кінематики для синтезу керуючого впливупри заданому положенні захвата маніпулятора, які задовольняють умові єдиності. У роботі дано аналіз проблеми та причин, що ускладнювали такий розв’язок. Показано, що побудова на підставі умови рівностісубматриць, які представляють положення ланки у проєктивному просторі, є системою дев’яти рівнянь з трьома невідомими. Надмірна кількість рівнянь та їх розв’язок прямими аналітичними методами і є причиною неєдиності. Доведено властивості векторів, за допомогою якихзавжди задається положення захвата, що дозволяє спрощувати системирівнянь. Запропоновано перетворення системи внаслідок групуваннярівнянь із використанням встановлених властивостей векторів положення захвата. Такі перетворення зводять систему дев’яти рівнянь досистеми трьох рівнянь з трьома невідомими, в результаті чого отримуємо єдиний розв’язок оберненої задачі кінематики маніпулятора. Моделювання умов аналітичного визначення положення захвата прямим методом та порівняння їх із результатами, отриманими аналітичнимирозв’язками, свідчить про відносну похибку в межах від 10–16 до 10–13.Використання таких виразів дозволяє проводити експрес-визначеннякутів повороту, що у свою чергу дозволяє аналітично описувати і кінематику, і динаміку ланок маніпулятора.
Analysis of Indonesian Government Policies in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic-Induced Mass Layoffs
Authors: Dwianto Rahmad Agus , Darmawan Arief Bakhtiar , Suswanta Suswanta , Zaenuri Muchamad , Fitrah Elpeni
Published: March 2023

This study intends to evaluate Indonesian government strategies for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic's high rate of mass layoffs. The labor market has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. This study employs a qualitative methodology, gathering a range of information and relevant sources. Information regarding Indonesian government policies, issues with layoffs and the law there, as well as the country's economic status in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, acquired from literary studies, journals, and other relevant sources. In this essay, the author separates the data into three categories: the instances of layoffs in Indonesia during the Covid-19 outbreak; government policy to address the issue; and implementation of government policy to address the issue. The analysis discovered that the Indonesian government has put repressive and preventive measures in place. Preventative measures, such as offering incentives and lowering working hours and worker compensation, to avoid layoffs. Repressive measures were also put in place to lessen the effects of termination of employment under the pre-employment card program. Although the pre-employment program would be more effective if the training were conducted on-site at the training center, it is less effective because it is conducted online. Programs to manage workforce, enhance quality, and ensure legal protection must be strengthened by the government. The workforce, the government, and business actors must all participate in a complete bottom-top strategy.
Community-Based Waste Management in Tabalong Regency
Authors: Ifansyah Muhammad Noor , Purwanto Purwanto , Purnaweni Hartuti , Yuniningsih Tri , Anwar Ahmad
Published: March 2023

One of the global challenges is the increasing amount of waste generation.  In Indonesia, there is an average increase in waste of around 7.02% after a year.  Efforts to reduce waste generation are a very important issue. The impact of waste generation can reduce environmental quality and even have a bad impact on health. The Tabalong Regency Government is one of the districts that seek to overcome the waste problem, changing the paradigm of waste management by issuing local regulations regarding waste management is a step that is trying to be implemented. The research was conducted in Tabalong Regency, South Kalimantan Province, using a descriptive qualitative approach and to analyze the phenomena that occurred then analyze them using an interactive model to find an analysis of community-based waste management in Tabalong Regency. The research was conducted by interviewing the Head of the Tabalong Environmental Service with a dissertation of supporting documents accessed through the National Waste Management System page. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the Tabalong Regency government has committed to waste management to support national waste management policies to reduce waste generation. The commitment of the Tabalong Regency Government is contained in Regional Regulation Number 14 of 2017 concerning Waste Management with an emphasis on community participation as an effort to reduce waste from the source. The Waste Bank and TPS 3R programs involve community participation in waste management.
Supervisory Function Analysis of the DPRD on the Tourism Governance Policy of Batu City (Study on the Batu City DPRD)
Authors: Sonia Sonia , Salahudin Salahudin
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze and describe how the implementation of the supervisory function and strategy of the Batu City DPRD towards tourism governance in Batu City. In tourism development projects in Batu City, the DPRD has a role as an actor in making regulations or approvals before the development runs. The supervisory function of regional regulations is very important which provides an opportunity for the DPRD to be more active and creative in responding to various obstacles to the implementation of regional regulations. Supervision of regional administration is a process of activities whose purpose is to ensure that local government runs effectively and efficiently in accordance with the plans and provisions of laws and regulations. Therefore, the author here will analyze the supervisory function of tourism governance policies in Batu City to find out whether the tourism development program is running in accordance with the governance policies known by the DPRD. The research methods applied to this study are qualitative research methods for content analysis and interviews with staff of the Batu City DPRD secretariat regarding the supervisory function. The results of the study revealed that the potential for tourism governance in Batu City has several aspects. The outcomes of the study helped shape and advance the supervisory role, specifically with regards to the execution and administration of tourism in Batu City. The limitation in this study is that the data used is still limited to the type of skunder data, namely documents and journals related to tourism governance in Batu City. The next research needs to use skunder data.
Collaborative Governance in Creating a Child-Friendly City in Banda Aceh City
Authors: Ulfa Nurul Badria , Setyoko Paulus Israwan
Published: March 2023

Child-Friendly City is an effort to make cities safe, decent, and friendly for children. Child-Friendly Cities is a child-based development system integrated with government resources, the community, the media, community organizations, and the business world to guarantee children's rights. The City Government of Banda Aceh 2022 has again won an award as a Child-Friendly City in the Nindya category, and this category has increased at a level compared to last year. This achievement must be connected to the role and involvement of the government, the private sector, and the community. Therefore, this study aims to determine how far the Collaborative Governance process is in Creating a Child-Friendly City in Banda Aceh City. The research method used is a qualitative method with a type of research with a literature study approach obtained from books, journals, regulations, written sources, both printed and electronic, and others relevant to this research. After the data is collected, it will be analyzed following a research discussion raised using an interactive analysis model. The research findings are that the City of Banda Aceh can become a fully Child-Friendly City if it involves various parties or partners in making it happen. This is seen from three dimensions, namely (1) Principled Engagement; (2) Shared Motivation; (3) Capacity for Join Action, where collaboration between parties goes well.
Artzibarko aldaera deitu izanaren inguruan
Authors: Artola Koldo
Published: March 2023

Oraingoan, saio honen aurrekoetan erabilitako zenbait datu baliatuz eta are hauetatik kanpoko beste batzuk –L. L. Bonaparteren euskalki-sailkapena gogoan beti–, aldaera honen baitan sailkatu zortzi herriren arteko lexikoa eta honi loturiko zertzelada batzuk aurkeztu eta erkatu ditugu, haien arteko antzekotasunak zein ezberditasunak agerian uzteko asmoz.
Iruñe ondoko euskal testu zahar berri bat
Authors: Santazilia Salvador Ekaitz
Published: March 2023

Untzuko (Txulapain) parrokian edo inguruan orain gutxi agertu den euskal eskuizkribu zahar baten edizio eta azterketa dakargu lan honetan. Testuaren deskribapena egin dugu eta izkribua itzulpen-moldaketa dela kontuan harturik, jorratzen duen gaiaz eta testua euskaraz egotearen arrazoiez azalpen zenbait eman ditugu. Idazkiaren estilo txukuna gogoan, egile anonimoaren ezagupenen eta eraginen gaineko ondorioak atera ditugu. Horrezaz gain, testua ikuspegi filologiko eta dialektologikotik aztertuta, dagokion garaian eta hizkeran kokatzen saiatu gara. Eskuizkribuaren transkripzioa, grafia eta puntuazioa gaurkotua duen bertsioa eta jatorrizkoaren faksimilea ere eman ditugu hemen.
Percepciones sobre etnolinguística y etnoterritorio en la selva peruana
Authors: Salazar Wilfredo , Goyas Ana , León Ross , Flores-Poma Irina , Cárdenas Juan
Published: March 2023

El libro es una adaptación de una investigación presentada a la Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, que tuvo como objetivo comprender percepción de la comunidad educativa del grupo etnolingüístico Cashibo Cacataibo sobre el etnoterritorio en Ucayali (Perú). Se consideró como parte de esta dinámica los conflictos socio ambientales en relación al territorio e identidad. El estudio siguió un enfoque cualitativo, método etnográfico. La unidad de análisis lo constituyeron los miembros de la comunidad educativa de Comunidad Nativa Cashibo Cacataibo de “Puerto Azul”. Se identificó que las percepciones del etnoterritorio no se entienden como una estructura social, compuesta por: las relaciones familiares, espacio cultural, tiempo cultural, localización, clima, topografía, suelos, población, composición de la población, natalidad, morbilidad, mortalidad, migración interna, inmigración y emigración, política demográfica, fauna, flora y recursos hídricos. Esa nula comprensión generó conflictos sociales en el grupo etnolingüístico Cashibo Cacataibo, se requiere establecer una relación estrecha con la conceptualización y valoración simbólica y política con el territorio.
Az átfogó hadijáték: a hatások játszmája
Authors: Fazekas Ferenc
Published: March 2023

A hadijátékok létrehozásának alapvető célja a valós katonai műveletek imitálása, lehetséges eredményeinek szimulálása volt. A modern nyugati művelettervezési eljárások egyik központi eleme a cselekvési változatok alkalmasságának megállapítása érdekében lefolytatott hadijáték, amely szigorú szabályokkal és módszertannal rendelkezik. Alapjait a 20. század utolsó évtizedeiben dolgozták ki. Jelenkorunk számos változást produkált már eddig is: módosult eljárásokat, egyre gyorsabb reakciókat követelő műveleteket, és az egykor még a tudományos-fantasztikus irodalom kategóriájába sorolt, de mára már megvalósult technológiákat. Ezek mindegyike olyan tényező, amely valamilyen szinten befolyással lehet a különböző eljárásrendszerekre, együttes megjelenésük azonban egyértelműen változásokat követel a cselekvési változatok hadijátékának metódusában is. A cikk gondolatébresztő, célja felhívni a figyelmet arra, hogy a jól bevált módszerek hasznosságának megőrzése szükségszerűen innovációval járt.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CONSUMPTION OF FOODS CONTAINING MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG) WITH THE INCIDENCE OF OBESITY IN STUDENTS OF SDN 4 SUWAWA TENGAH
Authors: Arapa Zulyana , Kadir Sunarto , Prasetya Ekawaty
Published: March 2023

Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) merupakan zat aditif pada makanan yang meningkatkan cita rasa makanan. Konsumsi MSG secara berlebihan dapat menyebabkan masalah kesehatan status gizi berlebih (overweight) hingga obesitas. Kebaruan penelitian ini karena meneliti tentang hubungan konsumsi makanan mengandung Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) dengan kejadian obesitas pada siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan konsumsi makanan mengandung Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) dengan kejadian obesitas pada Siswa SDN 4 Suwawa Tengah. Desain penelitian ini adalah Cross sectional dengan total sampel 99 responden siswa SDN 4 Suwawa Tengah. Analisis data menggunakan Uji Rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konsumsi makanan mengandung MSG pada responden yang mengkonsumsi MSG dalam jumlah yang tinggi sebanyak 46 responden (46,5%) dan sebagian besar responden mengalami obesitas sejumlah 35 responden (35,4%). Hasil uji statistic rank spearman diperoleh angka signifikan probabilitas (0,000) menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara hubungan konsumsi makanan mengandung MSG dengan kejadian obesitas. Kesimpulan terdapat hubungan antara konsumsi makanan mengandung Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) dengan kejadian obesitas pada siswa SDN 4 Suwawa Tengah.Kata kunci: Konsumsi makanan; Monosodium Glutamat (MSG); Obesitas.Â AbstractThe novelty of this study is that it examines the relationship between the consumption of foods containing Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) with the incidence of obesity. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is an additive in food that improves the taste of food. Excessive consumption of MSG can cause health problems, from overweight to obesity. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the relationship between the consumption of foods containing Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) with the incidence of obesity in students of SDN 4 Suwawa Tengah. The design of this study was Cross-sectional, with a total sample of 99 respondents of SDN 4 Suwawa Tengah students. Data analysis using the Spearman Rank Test. The results showed that the consumption of foods containing MSG in respondents who consumed high amounts of MSG was 46 (46.5%), and most were obese 35 respondents (35.4%). The spearman statistical rank test results, obtained a significant probability figure (0.000) showing a relationship between the consumption of foods containing MSG and the incidence of obesity. Conclusion there is a relationship between the consumption of foods containing Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and the incidence of obesity in students of SDN 4 Suwawa Tengah.Keywords: Food consumption; Monosodium Glutamate (MSG); Obesity.
PREVENTION OF STUNTING PROBLEMS IN THE FAMILY THROUGH THE APPROACH PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Authors: Hidayat Taufik , Febriana Annisa , Widniah Any Zahrotul
Published: March 2023

Abstrak Masalah Stunting terjadi secara global dan disebabkan berbagai faktor seperti pengetahuan serta kesadaran yang kurang mengenai pemberian gizi yang tepat selama kehamilan hingga anak berusia balita. Peningkatan pengetahuan keluarga di perlukan dengan memberikan edukasi mengenai cara pencegahan stunting melalui komunikasi antar personal (KAP) dengan pendekatan keluarga. Intervensi KAP yang diberikan kepada keluarga menggunakan media lembar balik / flipchart. Kebaruan dalam penelitian ini karena meneliti tentang pencegahan terjadinya masalah stunting di keluarga melalui pendekatan komunikasi antar personal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis efektifitas dari komunikasi antar personal di lingkup keluarga dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap keluarga dalam mencegah stunting. Rancangan penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimental one design group. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 120 keluarga yang tinggal di Desa Sungai Tuan Ilir, yang termasuk wilayah kerja Puskesmas Astambul. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terjadinya peningkatan pengetahuan dan sikap keluarga setelah diberikan komunikasi antar personal (P Value 0,001). Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, maka strategi intervensi komunikasi antar personal dengan pendekatan keluarga efektif dilakukan. Kesimpulan bahwa upaya meningkatkan pengetahuan keluarga dalam mencegah terjadinya stunting yang di lakukan dengan metode komunikasi antar personal terbukti efektif.Kata kunci: Stunting; Komunikasi antar personal; Keluarga; Balita.Â AbstractThe problem of stunting occurs globally and is caused by various factors, such as insufficient knowledge and awareness about proper nutrition during pregnancy for children under five. Increasing family knowledge is needed by providing education on preventing stunting through the interpersonal communication (KAP) with a family approach. KAP interventions were provided to families using flipchart media. The novelty of this study is that it examines the prevention of stunting problems in the family through an interpersonal communication approach.Â This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of interpersonal communication in the family sphere in improving family knowledge and attitudes in preventing stunting. The design of this study is a quasi-experimental one-design group. The sample in this study was 120 families living in Sungai Tuan Ilir Village, which belongs to the working area of the Astambul Health Center. The results showed increased family knowledge and attitudes after being given interpersonal communication (P Value 0.001). Based on the results obtained, an interpersonal communication intervention strategy with a practical family approach is carried out. The conclusion is that efforts to increase family knowledge in preventing stunting carried out by interpersonal communication methods have proven effective.Keywords: Stunting; Interpersonal communication; Family; Toddler.