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Emeritus Professor Samuel Ofosu-Amaah (1931-2023)
Authors: Ofori-Adjei David
Published: March 2023

Emeritus Professor Samuel Ofosu-Amaah, who died on 22 January 2023, was highly regarded in academia, medical education, and public health. Trained as a pae-diatrician, he built a significant niche in Community Health early in his career at the University of Ghana Medical. A review of his career in the last half-century reveals a man best described as a visionary leader. The words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”, are well suited to the life of Emeritus Professor Samuel Ofosu-Amaah. Dr Anarfi Asamoah-Baah (Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation and alumnus of the University of Ghana Medical School) said this about him: “Prof [Ofosu-Amaah] was a rare cocktail of brilliance, intellectual dexterity, softness, dogged determination and foresight, stammering eloquence, compassion and respect, tolerance”.
Short-term outcomes among patients with subclinical hypothyroidism undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: J. al-Gburi Abdulameer , R. al-Obaidi Saba , H. Abdullah Wasnaa
Published: March 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to examine possible associations between previously undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism and short-term outcomes and mortality in a sample of Iraqi patients undergoing primary percutaneous coro-nary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.Design: This is a prospective observational cohort study.Setting: The study was conducted in a single tertiary referral centre in Baghdad, Iraq.Participants: Thyroid-stimulating hormone and free T4 levels were measured in 257 patients hospitalised with ST-elevation myocardial infarction who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention between January 2020 and March 2022.Main outcome measures: Adverse cardiovascular and renal events during hospitalisation and 30-day mortality were observed.Results: Previously undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism was detected in 36/257 (14%) ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients and observed more commonly in females than males. Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism had significantly worse short-term outcomes, including higher rates of suboptimal TIMI Flow (< III) (p =0.014), left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 40% (p=0.035), Killip class >I (p=0.042), cardiogenic shock (p =0.016), cardiac arrest in the hospital (p= 0.01), and acute kidney injury (p= 0.044). Additionally, 30-day mortality was significantly higher in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (p= 0.029).Conclusion: Subclinical hypothyroidism previously undiagnosed and untreated had a significant association with adverse short-term outcomes and higher short-term mortality within 30 days compared to euthyroid patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Routine thyroid function testing during these patients' hospitalisation may be warranted.
Nevevî Biyografisine Rüyalar Üzerinden Bir Katkı: Nevevî’nin Eserlerinde Rüyaların Sunumu ve İşlevi
Authors: KOCA Suat
Published: March 2023

Bireysel ve sübjektif bir olgu olduğu için bilgi değeri daima ihtiyatla karşılanmış olmakla birlikte İslam geleneğinde rüyalar yaygın biçimde bilgelik ve ilhamın değerli bir kaynağı olarak kabul edilmiştir. Müslümanların bireysel ve toplumsal hayatında rüyaların rol oynamadığı hemen hiçbir alanın olmaması şaşırtıcı değildir. İslam tarihinin en başından itibaren rüyalar üzerine geniş ve zengin bir yazın alanı geliştirilmiştir. Tarihi süreçte rüyalara yönelik olarak temel İslam bilimlerinin yanı sıra felsefî ve irfanî geleneğin mensuplarınca geliştirilen yaklaşımlar ve ortaya çıkan dinî, edebî, felsefî ve kültürel nitelikli birikim, günümüzde sadece İslam’a özgü tarihî bir materyal olarak değil, sosyal bilimler paradigmasının gerektirdiği biçimde insanlığın kadim tarihinin özgün bir parçası olarak görülmekte ve geniş bir perspektifle çok yönlü araştırmalara konu olmaktadır. Son yıllarda kendi içinde bağımsız bir bibliyografya oluşturabilecek bir yeküne ulaştığı söylenebilecek bu verimli araştırma alanından elde edilen bilimsel nitelikteki ürünler, rüyalar üzerinden İslam düşüncesi ve kültürüne yeni bakış açıları kazandırmakta ve diğer bilgi kaynaklarının analizinin nadiren sağladığı bireysel ve özel deneyimlerle karşılaşmaya imkân vermektedir. Bu araştırma da hicri yedinci asrın fıkıh ve hadis sahasında temayüz etmiş simalarından Nevevî’nin eserlerindeki rüya anlatımlarına odaklanmakta, ilgili malzeme üzerinden genel anlamda İslam düşüncesinde, özelde Nevevî’nin ilmi-edebi mirasında rüyanın yeri ve işlevi üzerinden alana katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu bağlamda Nevevî’nin eserlerinde dağınık halde bulunan rüya anlatıları bir araya getirilmiş, bunlar mümkün olduğunca rüya sahiplerinin kendi ağzından alıntılar halinde sunulmuş ve nihayet tematik olarak tasnif edilip hangi amaç ve işlevlerle kullanıldığı değerlendirilmiştir. Nevevî’nin vefatından sonra görüldüğü rüyalar da onun biyografisinin inşasına katkı sunan birer edebi-tarihi malzeme olarak bu çalışmada kendine yer bulmuştur. Nevevî’nin eserlerinde aktarılan rüyaların aynasından yansıyan görüntüler, bir yandan onun kişisel ve entelektüel biyografisinin gölgede kalmış bazı yönlerine ışık tutarken, aynı zamanda İslam düşüncesindeki rüya anlatılarını zenginleştirmeye ve rüyaların anlamı ve işlevine ilişkin bilgilerimizi genişletmeye imkan sunmaktadır.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA ĐIỀU KIỆN BẢO QUẢN, SƠ CHẾ VÀ CHẾ BIẾN NHIỆT ĐẾN MỘT SÔ CÁC VITAMIN NHÓM B CÓ TRONG LÁ RAU NGÓT Sauropus androgynous
Authors: NGUYỄN THỊ MINH NGUYỆT  , NGUYỄN NGỌC TUẤN  , LÊ PHẠM TẤN QUỐC
Published: March 2023

Rau ngót hay Bồ ngót có tên khoa học Sauropus androgynous là một loại rau xanh của người Việt. Lá rau ngót tươi chứa hàm lượng protein, lipid, tro và chất xơ tương ứng (24,05±0,87); (4,20±0,02); (8,74±0,24) và (7,21±1,19) % theo khối lượng chất khô (CK). Nghiên cứu nhằm mục đích xác định ảnh hưởng của điều kiện bảo quản (lá rau ngót được bảo quản trong túi polythene đục lỗ ở nhiệt độ 6,20±2,89 oC và độ ẩm 49,00±13,23 %), phương pháp sơ chế (vò và không vò lá) trước khi chế biến nhiệt truyền thống đến hàm lượng vitamin nhóm B trong lá rau. Kết quả đánh giá hàm lượng vitamin B có trong mẫu rau khảo sát trong suốt thời gian bảo quản bằng phương pháp Sắc ký lỏng hiệu năng cao (HPLC) cho thấy hầu như các vitamin nhóm B tan trong nước (ngoại trừ vitamin B3) của lá rau ngót có xu hướng mất khoảng 50% khối lượng sau 8 ngày bảo quản trong tủ lạnh. Sau hai ngày bảo quản, vitamin B3 tăng đáng kể (123,39±19,45 mg/100g CK so với 203,75±3,94 mg/100g CK), sau đó giảm nhẹ theo thời gian lưu trữ. Hàm lượng vitamin nhóm B trong mẫu lá rau ngót được gia nhiệt trực tiếp trong nước ở nhiệt độ 90-100°C trong 15 phút với hai phương pháp sơ chế khác nhau: “vò” và “không vò” đã được khảo sát. Kết quả cho thấy, hàm lượng của tất cả các vitamin nhóm B được phân tích đều giảm, nhưng không có sự khác biệt đáng kể giữa các mẫu được xử lý theo hai phương pháp sơ chế khác nhau so với rau không qua xử lý nhiệt.
SỰ ỔN ĐỊNH TRONG QUY LUẬT BIẾN THIÊN CỦA MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ KHÍ HẬU Ở ĐỒNG BẰNG NAM BỘ TRONG BỐI CẢNH BIẾN ĐỔI KHÍ HẬU
Authors: TRẦN TRÍ DŨNG
Published: March 2023

Nghiên cứu này đánh giá sự biến thiên theo thời gian và trong không gian cho một số yếu tố khí hậu ở hai trạm khí tượng Nhà Bè và Cần Thơ đại diện cho các khu vực của Đồng bằng Nam Bộ. Bởi những yếu tố khí hậu trong giai đoạn 2013-2017 đa số không tuân theo phân bố chuẩn, các kiểm định phi tham số dấu hạng Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis và Dunn với hiệu chỉnh Bonferroni, Mann-Kendal và Sen được sử dụng. Kết quả cho thấy dù sự khác biệt đáng kể trong giá trị của các thông số khí hậu tại hai trạm nêu trên tập trung nhiều hơn vào mùa khô, nhưng độ ẩm tương đối không khí và lượng mưa vẫn duy trì khá rõ sự chuyển mùa (tháng 5 và tháng 12 hàng năm). Sự thay đổi trong độ ẩm trung bình và lượng mưa (tăng), lượng bốc hơi (giảm) có ý nghĩa về mặt thống kê, song nhiệt độ trung bình lại không biến đổi rõ rệt. Kết quả chứng minh sự biến thiên theo mùa vẫn tồn tại khá ổn định ở một số yếu tố khí hậu tại Đồng bằng Nam Bộ.
KHẢO SÁT QUY TRÌNH XÁC ĐỊNH CHÌ TRONG NƯỚC BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP PHỔ NGUYÊN TỬ SỬ DỤNG VẬT LIỆU TiO2/Al2O3 NANOCOMPOSIT
Authors: TRẦN THỊ THANH THÚY  , HUỲNH NHƯ TUYỀN  , NGUYỄN VĂN TRỌNG  , LÊ HOÀI ÂN
Published: March 2023

Ion chì trong mẫu được làm giàu bằng vật liệu TiO2/Al2O3 nanocomposit – chất hấp phụ pha rắn với kỹ thuật chiết pha rắn, sau đó được giải hấp phụ và xác định bằng phương pháp phổ nguyên tử. Tính chất của vật liệu TiO2/Al2O3 nanocomposit được phân tích bằng các phương pháp SEM, EDX, XRD. Các điều kiện chiết pha rắn sử dụng vật liệu TiO2/Al2O3 nanocomposit như pH của dung dịch, khối lượng của vật liệu, thời gian hấp phụ, nồng độ chất giải hấp phụ được lần lượt khảo sát để đạt hiệu suất hấp phụ và giải hấp phụ cao nhất. Kết quả cho thấy khi sử dụng 150 mg chất hấp phụ trong 60 phút ở pH 7 và nồng độ chất giải hấp phụ HNO3 2M thì hiệu suất hấp phụ đạt 100% và hiệu suất giải hấp đạt 94,65% với nồng độ ban đầu của ion Pb2+ là 500 µg/L. Với các điều kiện tối ưu, ion chì được xác định bằng phương pháp phổ nguyên tử trong khoảng tuyến tính 5,0÷40,0 µ/L (r2 = 0,9997) với giới hạn xác định và giới hạn định lượng của phương pháp lần lượt là 0,93 µg/L và 3,10 µg/L; hiệu suất thu hồi của phương pháp khoảng 95,85 %. Phương pháp nghiên cứu được ứng dụng để xác định ion chì trong mẫu nước.
TỔNG HỢP VẬT LIỆU ZnBi2O4/x.0ZnS ỨNG DỤNG PHÂN HỦY THUỐC NHUỘM RHODAMINE B
Authors: NGUYỄN THỊ MAI THƠ
Published: March 2023

Trong nghiên cứu này, chúng tôi tổng hợp vật liệu ZnBi2O4 bằng phương pháp đồng kết tủa, sau đó kết tủa ZnS với các tỉ lệ về khối lượng khác nhau lên ZnBi2O4 (ZnBi2O4/x.0ZnS; x = 2, 6, 12, 24). Các phương pháp phân tích hiện đại như nhiễu xạ tia X (XRD), phổ hồng ngoại (FTIR), kính hiển vi điện tử quét (SEM) và quang phổ phản xạ khuếch tán UV-vis DRS được sử dụng để xác định tính chất hóa lý của vật liệu. Hoạt tính xúc tác của ZnBi2O4/x.0ZnS được đánh giá phân hủy thuốc nhuộm Rhodamine B (RhB), kết quả cho thấy ZnBi2O4/12.0ZnS có hiệu suất phân hủy thuốc nhuộm RhB tốt nhất đạt 85,3% với khối lượng xúc tác 1,0 g/L, nồng độ RhB ban đầu 40 mg/L ở pH 2 trong vùng ánh sáng nhìn thấy và phương trình động học biểu kiến bậc 1 hoàn toàn phù hợp để đánh giá động học phân hủy RhB. Xúc tác ZnBi2O4/12.0ZnS cho thấy sự ổn định cao sau 4 lần tái sử dụng.
Serum cystatin C and βeta-2 microglobulin as potential biomarkers in children with lupus nephritis
Authors: Baraka Eman , Hashaad Nashwa , Abdelhalim Walid , Elolemy Gehan
Published: March 2023

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess serum levels of Cystatin C (Cys C) and beta-2 microglobulin (β2M) in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) patients and to investigate their role as potential biomarkers of lupus nephritis (LN) and overall disease activity.

Patients and methods: Between December 2018 and November 2019, a total of 40 patients with JSLE (11 males, 29 females; mean age: 12.6±2.5 years; range, 7.5 to 16 years) and 40 age- and sex-matched controls (10 males, 30 females; mean age: 12.3±2.4 years; range, 7 to 16 years) were included in this study. Serum (s) Cys C and β2M levels were compared between the groups. The SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI-2K), the renal SLEDAI (rSLEDAI), and the Renal Damage Index were used.

Results: JSLE patients had significantly elevated mean sCyc C and sβ2M levels (1.4±0.8 mg/mL and 2.8±0.9 mg/mL, respectively) compared to the controls (0.6±0.1 mg/mL and 2.0±0.2 mg/mL, respectively; p<0.00). The mean sCys C and sβ2M levels were significantly higher in the LN group, compared to non-LN patients (1.8±0.7 mg/mL and 3.1±1.0 mg/mL, respectively vs. 0.8±0.3 mg/mL and 2.4±0.6 mg/mL, respectively; p=0.002 and p=0.02, respectively). The sCys C levels had significant positive correlations with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (r=0.3, p=0.05), serum creatinine (r=0.41, p= 0.007), 24-h urinary protein (r=0.58, p<0.001), anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid antibodies titers (r=0.55, p=0.002), extra-renal SLEDAI scores (r=0.36, p=0.04), rSLEDAI (r=0.46, p=0.002), and renal class (r=0.7, p=0.0001). Serum β2M levels were significantly negatively correlated with complement 4 levels (r=-0.31, p=0.04) and significantly positively correlated with extra-renal SLEDAI scores (r=0.3, p=0.05).

Conclusion: These findings confirm that sCys C and sβ2M levels are increased in JSLE patients in association with the overall active disease. However, sCys C level may act as a promising non-invasive biomarker for predicting kidney disease activity and biopsy classes in children with JSLE.
Salivary anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide as a screening tool for rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Mortazavi Nazanin , Abdolahi Nafiseh , Saeidi Mohsen , Ali Vakili Mohammad , Mohebrad Pouria
Published: March 2023

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of salivary anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide 3 (anti-CCP3) for the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Patients and methods: Between June 2017 and April 2019, a total of 63 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (10 males, 53 females; mean age: 50.4±9.5 years; range, 27 to 74 years) and 49 healthy controls (8 males, 41 females; mean age: 49.3±9.3 years; range 27 to 67 years) were included. Salivary samples were collected by passive drooling. Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide analyses of salivary and serum samples were performed.

Results: The mean polyclonal immunoglobulin (Ig)G-IgA anti-CCP3 salivary levels were significantly different in patients (149.2±134.2) compared to healthy controls (28.5±23.9). The mean polyclonal IgG-IgA anti-CCP3 serum levels were measured as 254.0±169.5 in patients and 3.8±3.6 in healthy individuals. The diagnostic accuracy analysis of salivary IgG-IgA anti-CCP3 results in an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.818, as well as 91.84% specificity and 61.90% sensitivity.

Conclusion: Salivary anti-CCP3 may be considered as an additional screening test for rheumatoid arthritis.
Evaluation of the anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody in rheumatoid arthritis rats
Authors: Lv Dawei , Zhao Xiaodong
Published: March 2023

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of anti-receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-κB ligand (RANKL) monoclonal antibodies R748-1-1-1, R748-1-1-2 and R748-1-1-3 on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a rat model.

Materials and methods: Gene cloning, hybridoma technology, affinity purification, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, general observation, hematoxylin-eosin staining, X-ray, and many other experimental techniques were used in this study.

Results: Improved collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) modeling was successfully constructed. The RANKL gene was cloned and the anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody was prepared. Following treatment with the anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody, the soft tissue swelling of the hind paws, the joint thickening, the narrowed joint gap, and the blurred edge of the bone joint were improved. The pathological changes such as synovial hyperplasia of fibrous tissue, cartilage and bone destruction were significantly decreased in the anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody-treated CIA group. Compared to the normal control group and phosphate buffer saline (PBS)-treated CIA group, the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) in antibody-treated CIA group, positive drug-treated CIA group, and IgG-treated CIA group were decreased (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody can promote the therapeutic effect of RA rats, indicating that the anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody has a certain potential value and may be beneficial to the further study of the mechanism of RA treatment.
Academia, diversidad y virtualidad. La experiencia de aprender junto a estudiantes ciegos
Authors: Arcila Franceschi María Cristina
Published: March 2023

La participación de los estudiantes ciegos en el nivel universitario requiere de una atención particular por parte del profesor. En este sentido, la adaptación de la praxis docente para garantizar el aprendizaje y prosecución de los participantes debe partir del conocimiento de las necesidades y potencialidades de cada uno de ellos. Así, se pueden establecer las maneras que, tanto en la modalidad presencial como en la virtual, aseguren la inclusión educativa. Sobre la base de una interrelacionalidad humanizada; los recursos y las tecnologías disponibles son una vía efectiva para la educación, así como para evitar la deserción del estudiante invidente.
Pedagogical role of assessment at the current stage of stimulating the educational process
Authors: Gurska Olena , Sakhnenko Anna , Bespalova Oksana , Dorofieiev Andrii , Halytska-Didukh Tamara
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the problem of stimulating students, having determined the essence of the rating system and, having analyzed educational success with the help of a rating system for monitoring and evaluating knowledge, it can be said with confidence that today the rating system for monitoring and evaluating knowledge provides a systematic, maximally stimulated work, as students as well as teachers. This is confirmed by the fact that the introduction of a rating system into the educational process creates the following benefits in learning: the stressful situation in the control process is reduced for both students and teachers; learning becomes student- centered; the rating system excludes any humiliation of the student's personality, allows him to evaluate his own abilities and capabilities, i.e. encourages him to conscientious work during the entire period of study.
The Effect Of Work Life Balance And Work Stress On Performance With Job Satisfaction As Intervening Variables At The Office Of Theministry Of Religion, Selatan Tapanuli Regency
Authors: Hilman Hilman , Ronny Edward Yusuf , Faris Salman
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of work life balance and work stress on performance with job satisfaction as a moderating variable for employees at the Ministry of Religion Office of South Tapanuli Regency. The population in this study were 58 people. The technique used in sampling is purposive sampling. The data analysis tool uses SPSS. The results of the analysis show that Work Life Balance has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction at the Office of the Ministry of Religion of South Tapanuli Regency. Job stress has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction at the Office of the Ministry of Religion of South Tapanuli Regency. Work Life Balance has a positive but significant effect on performance at the Office of the Ministry of Religion of South Tapanuli Regency. Job stress has a positive and significant effect on performance at the Office of the Ministry of Religion of South Tapanuli Regency. Job satisfaction has a positive but not significant effect on performance at the Office of the Ministry of Religion of South Tapanuli Regency. The direct effect of Work Life Balance on performance is greater than the indirect effect of Work Life Balance on performance. The direct effect of work stress on performance is smaller than the indirect effect of work stress on performance.
Application of Elements of Human Resource Management Strategic: Does it Affect the Work Performance of Koperasi Kencana Makmur Lamongan Employees?
Authors: Wahyuningsih Yulie , Suyitno Suyitno
Published: March 2023

This study aims to describe efforts to improve work performance through the application of

strategic HRM elements and employee performance achievements covering efforts to compl

ete tasks, understanding task perceptions, output quality, output quantity, work time effectiveness,

and career development at the Koperasi Kencana Makmur. Using descriptive and inferential

statistical analysis methods. Descriptive analysis was used to det

ermine respondents' perceptions

of strategic HRM elements and employee performance. Furthermore, relative frequency analysis,

average count and maximum and minimum values of variables, indicators and research items

were carried out, to measure the relation

ship between variables using multiple linear regression

analysis. Aims to explain the influence of strategic HRM elements on work performance. Using

the population of all permanent employees of the Koperasi Kencana Makmur. Sampling using

proportional strat

ified random sampling technique, because the population has elements that are

not homogeneous and proportional stratified, with a sample of 60 respondents. The results of this

study indicate that there are four independent variables, namely: growth and lea

rning of all

personnel (X4), integration with company strategy (X5), owning and developing collaboration

(X8) and the active role of employees in developing the company's business (X9) which have a

significant effect on achievement employee work, while the

other five variables namely:

employees' understanding of external influences (X1), understanding of labor market dynamics

and competition (X2), having a long

-

term focus (X3), having and developing technical

capabilities (X6) and owning and developing conc

eptual ability (X7) has no significant effect on

employee performance. that the variable active role of employees in developing the company's

business has a greater regression coefficient of 0.512 than the regression coefficients of other

variables. It can

be emphasized that the variable active role of employees in developing the

company's business has a dominant and positive influence on employee performance

in the

Koperasi Kencana Makmur.
Electronic Word-Of-Mouth (E-Wom) Model and Consumer Decisions on Pantai Cermin Tourism
Authors: Rivai Ahmad , Amalia Fiqrida , Chaniago Sabaruddin , Martin Martin , Nasib Nasib
Published: March 2023

The main objectives of this research are to study the factors that influence Electronic Word-Of-Mouth (E-Wom) and consumer decisions and to formulate the Electronic Word-of-Mouth (E-Wom) model and consumer decisions to travel on the beach. Deli Serdang Mirror. This study uses descriptive analysis, both qualitative and quantitative. Data analysis with statistics used is the Structural Equation Modeling (Structural Equation Modeling). Based on the analysis and discussion, it is concluded that there is a significant influence of Service Quality on E-WOM.  There is a significant effect of Price on E-WOM. There is a significant effect of Service Quality on Purchase decisions. There is a significant effect of E-WOM on Purchase decisions. There is a significant effect of E-WOM on Purchase decisions.  There is a significant influence of Service Quality on Purchase decisions through E-WOM. And there is a significant effect of Price on Purchase decisions through E-WOM
The Influence of Job Insecurity and Job Stress on Quitting Intentions, with Early Retirement as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Asdilvira Beby , Ginting Paham , Siahaan Elisabeth
Published: March 2023

Intention to cease working is a condition that causes workers to willingly or involuntarily quit their occupations. Job instability is one of the variables that contribute to the desire to cease working. Additionally, job stress is a factor that contributes to the desire to cease working. The goal of this research was to examine the relationship between job instability and work stress and the desire to retire early. This study's demographic and sample consisted of 58 Xyz Aviation Medan Branch workers. Using descriptive analysis and moderated regression analysis, the data were evaluated (MRA). The findings revealed that job uncertainty and work stress had a positive and statistically significant influence on the desire to cease working. In addition, early retirement might amplify the impact of job uncertainty and stress on the decision to cease working.
Translation, and Validation of Perceived Obstacles to Pain Assessment and Management Practices Questionnaire among Vietnamese Nurses
Authors:   Nursing department, Hai Duong medical Technical University, Thi Nga Nguyen , Truong Tuan Anh ,   President, Nam Dinh University of Nursing, Huy Hoang Duong ,   Department of Neurology, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Nguyen Thi Hang ,   Nursing department, Hai Duong medical Technical University
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Barriers ralated to patients, physian, nurses, and health system were the mostly responded by nurses as factors influencing them in pain management for patients. So, the valiable and riliable questionnaire is verry importence to measure the perception of Vietnamese nurses about pain management barriers The study objective: was to translate, adapt and conduct initial psychometric validation of the Vietnamese version of Perceived Obstacles to Pain Assessment and Management Practices questionnaire (V-POPAMP). Material and method: Translation, adaptation, and validity and reliability testing were performed . 6 expert panels evaluated content validity, and I-CVI, SCVI were applied to measured the content validity. The Cronbach alpha and ICC were used to measured for intenal consistence and stable reliability of V- POPAMP, respectively. A sample of 30 nurses was sellected in prepilot testing, and 30 other nurses participted in pilot testing. Results: The study found that I-CVI of each item ranged from 0.83-1 and S-CVI =0.96, indicating the V- POPAMP is good content validity. In addition, the V- POPAMP is good reliability, with Cronbach alpha for each subscale of 0.729 and more, and ICC for total score was 0.952 and for each subscale ranges from 0.822 to 0.984(p=.000) Conclusion:The V-POPAMPQ has good psychometric properties. It can be used to measure the perception of nurses about pain management barriers in Vietnam.
CSR, Environmental and Export Performance: The Moderating Effect of Green Business Strategy and Innovation on Chinese Manufacturing SMEs
Authors:   Jilian Li, 262, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea 51352/ Changshin University, Li Yan
Published: March 2023

This study aims to find out the relationship between CSR, environmental and export performance, as well as the moderating effect of green business strategy and innovation based on the evidence from Chinese manufacturing SMEs. For this study a total of 212 questionnaires were conducted on small and medium-sized equipment export manufacturing companies in the Guangdong Province, the data analysis is conducted by SP SS to verify the research model. This study found a positive relationship between corporate social responsibility and environmental and export performance. Furthermore, results illustrated that innovation moderates the relationship between CSR and export performance. This paper investigates the link between CSR, green business strategy, innovation, export and environmental performance for the developing-country manufacturer that confronts specific barriers. It also provides a glimpse into academic and practical implications that may help manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, which are in a similar situation to China, to better their performance.
Function Evaluation of Diabetic Vitreous Hemorrhage After Vitrectomy
Authors:   Ohthalmology, Faculty of Medicine- Mansoura University, Abdelkader Mona , Shahin Maha M ,   Damietta Ophthalmology Hospital, Faculty of Medicine- Mansoura University, Nwara Omnia L ,   Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine- Mansoura University
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate electrophysiological changes before and after pars plana vitrectomy for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage Subject & Method: This study included 30 eyes of 30 patients with diabetic vitreous hemorrhage undergoing pars plana vitrectomy. All subjects underwent complete ophthalmological examination, Ultrasonography, Visual evoked potential, Electroretinography before and after vitrectomy (at 1 week &3 months) Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in the Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) and the Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) along the study period (p <0.001). There was statistically significant improvement in the mean latency and mean amplitude of Flash VEP There was a statistically significant increase in the mean amplitude of all ERG parameters at 3 months postoperative. Conclusion: Electrophysiological test is an important tool in detection improvement of retinal function after vitrectomy
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) occurrence in the Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Frantzis A. , Nikolaou O. , Bompar J. M. , Cammedda A.
Published: March 2023

Humpback whales were considered extremely rare in the Mediterranean Sea until recently. Only two confirmed records were known from a period of more than 100 years and both were from the western basin. However, nine new observations spread across both Mediterranean basins have been recorded since 1990. This increase in numbers and range during a relatively short period of time seems to be a new, growing trend, suggesting that the occurrence of humpback whales in the Mediterranean Sea is no longer accidental, but occasional. It coincides with the recovery of some stocks of the expanding North Atlantic population after their depletion during a long period of whaling. The true reason behind increased humpback whale entries in the Mediterranean Sea and their exact origin cannot be known until new occurrences are properly photo-identified and sampled genetically.
A review of animal and human health concerns during capture-release, handling and tagging of odontocetes
Authors: Norman S. A. , Hobbs R. C. , Foster J. , Schroeder J. P. , Townsend F. I.
Published: March 2023

The capture-release of odontocetes allows for tag deployment which provides an opportunity to study behaviour and habitat use by free-ranging animals, as well as clinical assessment of the animal and tissue collection. This review recognises those elements that are common to most capture and tagging projects, identifies collective knowledge of animal and human health concerns during handling of odontocetes and provides guidelines for safer handling techniques. Handling during tagging projects can involve chase, capture, restraint, manipulation, tag application, often removal from the water and release at the capture site. The risk of injury during capture will be reduced by using experienced personnel, adequate technical support and proper equipment. For the duration of the handling process, the animal’s stimulus response should be monitored as well as its cardiovascular and respiratory function. Stress response of the odontocete is monitored by behavioural assessments, physiological monitoring and/or blood sampling. Possible complications from tag placement may include infection at the implant site leading to tag failure, behavioural alterations in response to tag placement and tag rejection. During handling of an odontocete, there is the potential for disease transmission between humans and the animal. Exposure to diseases is minimised by wearing protective clothing and gear and exercising caution when working around the animal’s blowhole.
Geographic and temporal variations in strandings of beaked whales (Ziphiidae) on the coasts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland from 1800-2002
Authors: MacLeod Colin D. , Pierce Graham J. , Santos M. Begona
Published: March 2023

This study analyses published records of beaked whale strandings from the coasts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland between 1800 and 2002. Strandings of northern bottlenose whales (Hyperoodon ampullatus) were lowest in April and highest in September. The number of strandings between months differed significantly from an even spread over all months of the year, with more strandings between July and October. Most strandings in late summer and autumn occurred on North Sea coasts and their stomach contents included the squid Gonatus fabricii, which is found only in more northern waters. This suggests that these whales may be migrating southward at this time of year. Most strandings of Sowerby’s beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens) also occurred in late summer and autumn, although this was not significant. Strandings of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) occurred almost exclusively on the Atlantic coasts of the UK and in Ireland. There were significantly more Cuvier’s beaked whale strandings than expected in January and February and in June and July. A Cuvier’s beaked whale which stranded in northern Scotland in February contained similar prey to two whales stranded in north-western Spain at the same time of year, suggesting this animal could have been feeding in more southern waters prior to stranding. Seasonal patterns of strandings of northern bottlenose and Cuvier’s beaked whales were significantly different with more of the former stranding in August to October and more of the latter from November to July. This is consistent with a hypothesis of temporal segregation between the two species to reduce potential competition for prey.
An exploratory study of wine supplier selection criteria using the revised IPA: Comparison between on-premise and off-premise retailers
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Moon Chan-Woo , Cho Mee-Hee
Published: March 2023

This study was designed to explore wine supplier selection criteria and identify their implicitly derived importance and performance using the revised importance-performance analysis. This study then examined if these results are different based on wine retailer types (on-premise vs. off-premise). For on-premise wine retailers, price competitiveness was found to be the most important factor that wine suppliers have to focus on. In contrast, for off-premise wine retailers, product quality and salesperson expertise were revealed to be important factors that should be concentrated by wine suppliers. In addition, product availability was located in the area of “possible overkill” for both on-premise and off-premise wine retailers. This implies that wine suppliers outperformed to accommodate many different wine products. Based on our findings, several important implications are discussed.
The necessity of developing tourism products and the selection attributes of tourism specialties Impact on Regional Image and Product Satisfaction
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Ko Do-yun , Kim Hyeong-il
Published: March 2023

The purpose of In order to examine the effect of the perception of the need to develop tourism products using the attributes of local tourism products on the local image, this study attempted to analyze the relationship between the perception of the need to develop tourism products using the attributes of local tourism products. The investigation period was conducted for 30 days from August 1, 2022 to September 1, 2022. The analysis method was based on demographic characteristics, factor analysis, reliability analysis, and multiple regression analysis using statistics from SPSS 21.0, and based on the verification results, tourists these days tend to select various products based on local image, tourism characteristics, tradition, history, and food culture. Using the attributes of these local specialties, it is necessary to improve the level of new quality products with tradition and history, which are characteristics of the region, and to ensure that many sales are made at the same time in the brand.
Novel Strategies to Improve CAR-T Cells in Solid Tumors: Mini Review
Authors: Ahmed Manal Mohamed Elsayed
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The paper reviews the obstacles that face CAR-T cells in solid tumors and the suggested novel strategies to overcome these obstacles in association with the efficacy as well as the safety profile of CAR-T cell therapy.
Subjects and Methods:  This is a systematic review exploring the novel strategies to improve CAR-T cells in solid tumors.
Results:  Several strategies have been developed, including: 1) targeting multiple  antigens; 2) improving trafficking of CAR-T cells into tumor tissues; 3) Preventing the immunosuppression of TME on CAR-T cells by different approaches such as  blocking the recruitment of MDSCs or TAM  in TME, saving CAR-T cells viability from exhaustion by blocking negative signals, and enhancement of CAR-T cells persistence activity by blocking PD-1/PDL-1 pathway in TME, 4) designing novel CAR-T cells to prevent the exhaustion; and 5) inducing a self T cells response in the tumor-bearing host to prevent tumor escape and enhance CAR-T cells activity.
Conclusions: Recent researches about CAR-T cells therapy carries new hope for targeting solid tumors.
Indications of Cesarean Section at Al-Wahdah Teaching Hospital, Dhamar, Yemen
Authors: Mehrass Amat Al-Khaleq , Sawal Aisha A. , Al- Hajji Amani H. , Mehrass Manal M. , Hasan Mosherah M. , Khalil Nawal H. , Al- Razagy Wejdan A.
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Because of the lack of information about the incidence of cesarean section and its indicators in Yemen, particularly in Dhamar Governorate, this study aimed to evaluate the incidence of cesarean section and identify the most common indications for cesarean section in Al- Wahdah Teaching Hospital, in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen.
Subjects and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on 393 at Al- Wahdah Teaching Hospital to estimate the incidence and indications of cesarean section in the hospital. The data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire over a period of one month.
Results: The overall rate of cesarean section was 55.5% (218/ 393). Among the 218, 61.9% were emergency while 38.1 % were elective cesarean sections. The maternal age for patients undergoing cesarean section ranged from 16 to 40 years, 23.9% were under 20 years, 66.5% were from 20- 35 years, and 9.6% were more than 35 years. The majority of mothers who gave birth by cesarean section were multigravida “43.1%” of which 42.7% (93) were multipara and 72% had no abortion. The majority of mothers had term pregnancy 90.8% (198), and 54.6% (119) had limited antenatal care. The most common indication was previous cesarean section 22.5%, followed by contracted pelvis 22% and obstructed labor 20.6%.
Conclusions: In our study, the rate of cesarean section is higher than recommended by WHO. Most of them were emergency cesarean sections. The most common indication was a previous cesarean section, followed by the contracted pelvis and obstructed labor.
Re-Evaluation of DDH Risk Factors in Helena Rehabilitation Center-Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Almas Yusra , Jamal Berivan Ibrahim , Lak Rebaz , Salih Dldar Abdulrahamn
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) comprises a spectrum of abnormalities from hip instability to frank dislocation, Hip ultrasonography prior to femoral head ossification, is recognized as an early diagnostic tool for DDH. It is safe and non-invasive procedure, keeping those babies less than 6 months of age away from radiation hazard.
Subjects and Methods: From august 2021 until august 2022, we investigated 534 babies [1068 hips] by ultrasound depending on Graf method to identify DDH types. All included infants were in between 6 weeks- 6 months of age and referred due to have high risk factors. The data was analyzed by using the SPSS, version 28 and Chi- square test of association was used to compare the proportions.
Results: On the bases of examining 534 babies [with high-risk groups] by ultrasound of hip, about 50.94 % of them were shown to have different types of DDH while 48.06% were normal, bilateral cases were > unilateral cases and Lt. hip >Rt. Hip were affected. Significant association was found between DDH family history (86%), breech presentation (52%)and swaddling (12%).
Conclusions: It is crucial to establish the principle of selected screening programs for early detection of DDH in our society and to identify the incidence and associated risk factors for DDH in high-risk group babies between the ages of six weeks and six months in Erbil city of Kurdistan region-Iraq.
A Study on Dispensing Pattern of OTC (Over the Counter) Medication among Community Pharmacist in Kalaburagi City
Authors: Kurian Aswathi , Tasneem Faiza , Ahmed Feroz , S. Gourishankar
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Over the counter drugs (OTC) are sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. There are reports that OTC drug market in India is on the rise. This is attributed to the rising cost of healthcare, difficulty in accessing healthcare, and an alarming tendency to self-manage symptoms. The outcome of this is OTC related adverse effects, abuse and hospitalizations.

Subjects and Methods: The primary objective was to assess the knowledge of drug dispensing pattern of community pharmacists. The secondary objective was to assess the knowledge regarding drug related problems of over the counter medication. The tertiary objective was to find out whether the pharmacists involving in counselling activities. A community based, observational study was conducted among community pharmacist in Kalaburagi city, to find out knowledge on dispensing pattern of OTC medication. All the community pharmacist participated in the study were provided with a data collection form including self -structured questionnaires. One week after pre-test all the community pharmacist were educated regarding OTC drugs by means of providing information leaflets about OTC drugs. Post-test has been taken after 15 days of education by means of same questionnaires. Data were entered into Excel and analyzed using SPSS software. Pre and post intervention data were compared using student’s t-test.

Results: Among 110 pharmacist, males 98 (89.1%) were more compared to females 12(10.9%). The mean knowledge scores on drug dispensing pattern of community pharmacist in pre-test were 57.0% and post test is 87.6%.

Conclusions: Among 110 pharmacist, males 98 (89.1%) were more compared to females 12(10.9%). The mean knowledge scores on drug dispensing pattern of community pharmacist in pre-test were 57.0% and post test is 87.6%.
Assessment of Maternal Risk Factors for Low-Birth-Weight Neonates: A Case Control Study in Teaching Hospital
Authors: Srinath Kalepu
Published: March 2023

Purpose: A major factors contributing to infant deaths and morbidity is low birth weight (LBW). Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant marker for the population's general health condition and reproductive health. Maternal risk factors are controllable and vary from one region to another depending on geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural factors and are biologically, socially interrelated.

Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in kalaburagi. A total of 85 cases and 85 controls with normal birth weight. Mothers of aged 18-35 years who delivered a live-born singleton baby without any congenital abnormalities and gestational age 37-42 weeks were enrolled on the same day as delivery are eligible. Mothers who had multiple pregnancies were not eligible. Data was collected from Pre-tested survey.

Results: The mean age of mothers in case and control group was 23.73 years and 5.04 years. Mean weight gain during pregnancy of mothers in case and control was 4.2 kg and 6.5 kg. Mean weight of the newborn of cases and controls was 2012 grams and3065 grams respectively. Maternal education, tobacco exposure, maternal anaemia, lower socioeconomic status (class IV+V), maternal occupation (laborer), heavy physical activity, pre term birth of baby, history of UTI were identified as significant risk factors for LBW neonates. Significant association was found between age of mother, height of mother<145 cm, pre pregnancy weight <45 kg, mean weight gain (<6.5kg), prior infant death, inadequate ANC visits, and LBW.

Conclusions: Health education, socio-economic development, maternal nutrition, and increasing the use of health services during pregnancy, are all important for reducing LBW.
Development of Psychology Students’ Self-Regulation in the Process of Professional Training
Authors: Podkorytova Larysa , Havrylkevych Viacheslav , Romanovska Liudmila , Kravchyna Tetiana , Chovgan Olena , Oliynyk Kateryna
Published: March 2023

The paper presents the results of an empirical study of the dynamics of self-regulation indicators of first-year psychology students in the process of studying the course “Psychology of self-regulation.” The study aims to clarify how the indicators of self-regulation ability of first-year psychology students change during the study of a semester course, “Psychology of self-regulation” (from late February to early June 2021), and to find out how the correlations between individual parameters of self-regulation alter. Research results of students (which are made at the beginning and the end of the study of the course) are described and compared according to theoretical, empirical (psychodiagnostic), and statistical methods. The following indicators of self-regulation are studied: self-control in the emotional sphere, self-control in activity, self-control in behavior (social self-control), and a few coping ways (confrontational coping, search for social support, problem-solving planning, self-control, distancing, positive reassessment, acceptance of responsibility, escape-avoidance), as well as alexithymia. It was found that (at the beginning of the study) psychology students had mostly the average level of all studied indicators, except for the coping way “escape-avoidance” (which was at a high level) and a level of alexithymia (a little higher). After studying the course “Psychology of self-regulation,” which took place during one semester along with the study of other psychological courses, changes in the studied indicators were revealed: the indicators of self-control and confrontational coping increased; the level of escape-avoidance decreased. Correlation analysis was performed between all scales of the first and second surveys.
Active Engagement and Health Status of Older Malaysians: Evidence from a Household Survey
Authors: Lii Teh Jane Kimm , Tey Nai Peng , Li Lai Siow , Azman Nur Airena Aireen
Published: March 2023

Malaysia is undergoing rapid age structural shift to becoming an ageing nation by 2030 when 14% of its population will be aged 60 and over. Population ageing strains the healthcare system due to the rapid rise in non-communicable diseases and poses enormous challenges in providing social protection. Health promotion can ameliorate these twin problems through the active engagement of older adults in the labour force and social activities. This paper used data from the 2014 Malaysian Population and Family Survey (MPFS) to study the factors associated with active engagement in social and economic activities, and the health status of older adults. The survey covered a nationally representative sample of 4,039 older Malaysians aged 60 and over. SPSS was used to perform bivariate and multivariate analyses. About one-quarter of older Malaysians are still working, and three-quarters participate in religious activities, but a small proportion is involved in NGO/community activities and regular exercise. Males are more active than females in all these activities. The majority perceived themselves to be in good or moderately good health. Active participation in social, economic, religious, and physical activities was positively associated with health. Given the relatively low level of labour force participation and social activities among older Malaysians, there is a need for intervention strategies to encourage and facilitate the active engagement of older adults to reduce their health problems and increase self-reliance for a better quality of life.