bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Periodontal Treatment Needs of Women Across Different Trimesters of Pregnancy
Authors: Tariq Mahnoor , Shahbaz Afeefa , Abbas Minahil , Shakoor Asma , Butt Hira , Irfan Fatima
Published: February 2023

Objective: To find the difference in the periodontal treatment needs of females across different trimesters of pregnancy. Methodology: A cross sectional comparative study was conducted among 44 pregnant visiting the gynecology department of Sharif Medical and Dental College and Raiwind Polyclinic, Lahore (community outreach program of the institute). Data was collected using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) Results: The highest percentage of females (24%) requiring no treatment (TN0) were in their third trimester. The majority of females in their second trimester (85.7%) required oral hygiene instructions and had periodontal treatment needs (TN1) and those in their first trimester (83.3%) required Scaling and prophylaxis and Oral hygiene instructions (TN 2). Conclusion: The highest percentage of females with healthy periodontium were in their third trimester. Periodontal pocket depth of 4-5 mm were seen the most on the clinical examination of women in their second trimester but least in third trimester. The highest percentage of females requiring no treatment (TN0) were in their third trimester. The majority of females in their second trimester required oral hygiene instructions and had periodontal treatment needs (TN1) and those in their first trimester required Scaling and prophylaxis and Oral hygiene instructions (TN 2). Keywords: Periodontal treatment needs, first trimester, second trimester, third trimester, Community periodontal index for treatment needs (CPITN)
Role of Certain Diet and Body Mass Index on Severity of Acne
Authors: Azeez Hero Hammad , Reda Intiha Muhamad
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Acne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most prevalent chronic dermatological conditions among adolescents. Recent data indicated that a certain diet may influence the development and appearance of acne. Materials and methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted in the outpatient department of Erbil dermatology teaching center from May 2022 to December 2022. All the newly diagnosed patients with acne were included in the study. Height and weight of the patients was recorded and BMI was calculated. BMI was categorized as underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. Type of lesions was noted and severity of acne was graded from 1 to 4. Result: In this study, 27 patients (27%) were male and 73 patients (73%) were female. The highest rate of AV was seen in age group 16-20years and the lowest rate was observed in age group ≥21 years. Moderate to severe acne was strongly associated with a family history of acne in first-degree relatives (P= 0.0141). There was a significant association between Acne treatment received (<0.0007) and smoking habit (<0.0001) with severity of acne. The risk increased with increased red meat consumption (P= 0.0486). Majority of patients (62%) had normal BMI. Most of the patients had Grade 1 acne (20%). There was no significant association between the BMI and severity of acne (p= 0.3094) Conclusion: BMI are not risk factors for severity of AV, but a family history of acne is. Severity of AV is related to receiving acne treatment, cosmetic use, smoking habit and red meat Keywords: Acne vulgaris, family history, age, diet, body mass index
Clinical Presentation and Outcome of Multiple Rare Earth Magnet Ingestions in Children of Qatar. A Single-Center Experience
Authors: Khan Abdullah , Eldos Yazeed , Alansari Khalid
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Rare earth magnets are powerful magnets that can have several negative effects if ingested. The goal of our study is to describe the result of multiple rare earth magnets ingested by children in Qatar.

Materials and methods: This is observational research. We conducted a retrospective chart review and descriptive analysis of all cases of multiple rare earth magnetic ingestion that werepresented to the Emergency Department of Sidra Medicine between January 2018 and July 2022. We obtained an exemption for this study from our institutional review board (IRB).

Results: In our research, we identified 21 children having multiple rare earth magnetic ingestions. The predominant symptoms were abdominal pain and vomiting which were observed in 57% (n = 12) and 48% (n = 10) of the patients respectively. The most common sign was abdominal tenderness,observed in 14% (n = 3) of the patients. In our sample, 38% (n = 8) of the patients were managed conservatively whereas 62% (n = 13) needed intervention. In our study, 48% (n = 10) of the patients sustained complications. The frequent complications were intestinal perforation appreciated in 24% (n = 5) and intestinal perforation with fistula formation in 19% (n = 4) of the patients. The median age of these patients was two years while the median number of magnets ingested was six. The ingestions were unwitnessed, and the duration of ingestions was unknowninthemajorityofpatientswhoexperiencedcomplications (n = 8/10).

Conclusion: If numerous rare earth magnetis ingested, children are in high danger of harm. It can be difficult to pinpoint the cases in younger children due to poor communication skills, especially if the intake is unreported. Although Qatar has established restrictions banning the import of rare earth magnets, there are reported cases of children with rare earth magnets ingestions.
Use of National Early Warning Score and Perfusion Index in Predicting Outcomes of Elderly Emergency Department Patients
Authors: OZEL Mehmet , GAFFARİ Emine , TOPACOGLU Hakan , KARCIOĞLU Özgür
Published: February 2023

Objectives: Vitals are the most important parameters for assessing a patient’s status and the National Early Warning Score helps to assess vitals to predict how urgent a patient’s condition is. The perfusion index is the ratio of the pulsatile blood flow to the non-pulsatile/static blood flow in a patient’s peripheral tissue. We aimed to investigate the relationship between the National Early Warning Score and perfusion index in the courses and evaluate whether NEWS and PI are useful in predicting outcomes of older patients in an Emergency Department.
Method: In this prospective cross-sectional study, we evaluated non-traumatized older patients admitted to an Emergency Department. National Early Warning Score, perfusion index, and patients’ Emergency Department outcomes were recorded.
Results: A total of 967 patients (55% female, mean age=74.8) were enrolled. The initial National Early Warning Score of the patients had a significant, negative correlation with perfusion index (p < 0.001). Patients admitted to the hospital had higher National Early Warning Score and lower perfusion index values than those discharged (both p < 0.001). Patients admitted to an ICU had significantly higher National Early Warning Score and lower perfusion index values than those admitted to the medical floor (both p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The National Early Warning Score and the perfusion index are useful instruments to distinguish critically ill older patients in an Emergency Department.
Is There Any Association Between the Jugular and Sigmoid Notch Areas and Intracranial Hemorrhage Side?
Authors: TOPCUOĞLU Elif Dilara
Published: February 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the association between the side of the spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) and the jugular and sigmoid notch areas.
Methods: A total of 265 patients (111 women and 154 men) with a mean age of 68.8±11.7 years (range between 50 to 90 years) and with sICH, were retrospectively enrolled. Control group harbored 45 patients (19 women and 26 men) with a mean age of 68.3±11.9 years (range between 50 to 90 years). Jugular and sigmoid notch areas were measured on axial plane CT images, for both the right and left side in the study and control groups. The association between ICH and sigmoid/jugular notch areas were assessed by student t test. The correlation between right/left sigmoid and right/left jugular notch areas were assessed by Pearson correlation.
Results: There was a significant difference between right and left sigmoid/jugular notch areas in patients with right sided ICH (P<0.001) and left sided ICH (P<0.001) There was a significant difference between right and left sigmoid/jugular notch areas in patients with right sided ICH (P<0.001) and left sided ICH (P<0.001). No significant difference was found in terms of right sigmoid and right jugular notch areas between patients with right sided ICH and control group (P=0.156 and P=0.483, respectively). No significant difference was detected in terms of left sigmoid and left jugular notch areas between patients with left sided ICH and control group (P=0.118 and P=0.449, respectively).
Conclusion: There was no direct association between the sigmoid and jugular notch areas and intracranial hemorrhage side.
Investigation of Thromboembolic Events in COVID-19 Infected Patients
Authors: ŞAHİN Serpil , ALTINIŞIK Hatice Betül , ALKAN ÇEVİKER Sevil , KÜÇÜK Uğur , ÇİNPOLAT Havva Yasemin , GÖNLÜGÜR Uğur
Published: February 2023

Aim: In this study, we sought to determine patient characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients who experience this complication, as well as the frequency of thromboembolic events (TEE) in COVID-19 patients hospitalized.
Materials and Methods: Between January 2020 and December 2021, all the patients with positive COVID-19 PCR test results were enrolled in this study. The data of the cases that developed TEE with the diagnosis of COVID-19 were evaluated retrospectively.
Results:During this time, 2,845 inpatients were admitted with COVID-19. Among this group, 96 patients (3.37%) had COVID-19 - related TEE. The mean age was 63.76±13.85 years (range, 28–80 years) with 46 men (47.92%) and 50 women (52.08%). Of the patients, 46 of 96 (47.92%) had severe COVID-19, and 50 of 96 (52.08%) had only mild respiratory symptoms. Severe COVID-19 group patients were older but there was not statistically significance between the groups. Peripheral venous disease was more common in mild COVID-19 group, while peripheral arterial disease is more common in severe COVID-19 group.CRP, uric acid, troponin, creatinine,D-dimer and leukocyte levels were higher in severe COVID-19 patients with TEE (p<0.05). Peripheral venous disease was present in 81 of 96 (84.37%), peripheral arterial disease in 5 of 96 (5.2%), and pulmonary embolism in 11 (11.45%) cases. One patient (1.04%) had both peripheral venous disease and pulmonary embolism. The overall mortality was 6.25% (6/96).
Conclusion: COVID-19-associated thrombotic process affects more frequently veins than arteries. Given the significant observed risk for TEE in COVID-19, diagnostic imaging for TEE should be evaluated with a high degree of clinical suspicion.
Ensuring the Stability of Banks During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Head of the Student Affairs Department, Ph.D, TSUE Tashkent 100047, Uzbekistan, Mamadiyarov Zokir , Maxmudov Raximjon ,   Director of the Retail Services Department of JSCB, Tashkent 100011, Uzbekistan, Qurbonbekova Mokhichehra ,   Chief specialist Department of "Commercialization of scientific and innovative works" TSUE Tashkent 100047, Uzbekistan, Mahmudova Mukhlisa ,   Chief specialist Department of "Commercialization of scientific and innovative works" TSUE Tashkent 100047, Uzbekistan, Sattorova Nasiba ,   Senior lecturer of Banking and investment Department,TSUE Tashkent 100047, Uzbekistan
Published: February 2023

Such a precarious situation that continues around the world today is causing major shifts in the economies of any large, sufficiently developed country. At the same time, the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Uzbekistan has led to a number of socio-economic and political changes in the country. Such pandemic conditions have caused the world economy to become inactive, stagnant. This, in turn, requires the country to mobilize all its resources to mitigate the impact of the negative consequences, in the event of low losses, that is, to get out of this situation rationally, using the available resources.
Experiential Learning Module and the Science Process Skills of Grade 8 Students
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8740-2747, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4886-3414, princessyam.garcia@deped.gov.ph, juliefe.panoy@lspu.edu.ph, Lutucan Integrated National High School, Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines, Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Laguna, Philippines, V. Garcia Princess Yam , D. Panoy Julie Fe
Published: February 2023

This study introduced the experiential learning cycle incorporated into a learning module to improve students’ science process skills. The developmental research design was used to attain the study’s objectives- to create a learning module that would develop students’ science process skills; to determine the student’s level of acceptability of the effectiveness of the learning module and the science process skills which includes basic, experimental and causal; to determine the relationship between the student’s level of acceptability of the learning module and the science process skills of 79 grade 8 students enrolled in Lutucan Integrated National High School and to determine if there is a significant difference in students’ pretest and posttest scores after the utilization of the learning module. The respondents were selected in a cluster-random technique. The researcher developed a learning module based on the experiential learning cycle which was validated and evaluated by 10 expert respondents using the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 001, s. 2021 entitled “Guidelines on the Evaluation of Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) for Quarter 3 and 4 for School Year (SY) 2020-2021”. The researcher administered a survey questionnaire that adopted the ACAS Model. Based on the results from the researcher-made survey questionnaire, the level of acceptability of the students to the learning module in terms of acceptability, comprehensibility, attractiveness, and self-involvement are significantly related to their science process skills. Hence the students’ science process skills mastery may lead to better performance in science when applied to the learning module. Moreover, there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the students after utilizing the learning module. These results suggest that incorporating an experiential learning cycle into a learning material improved their science process skills. Therefore, incorporating the experiential learning cycle in the learning material develops and increases the students’ mastery of science process skills. Keywords: experiential learning cycle, learning module, science process skills
Organizational Commitment among Employees in Mashhad Private Companies Basis for Enhancing Policy
Authors:   shamspour@outlook.com, noramalibiran@yahoo.com, Maryamdolatabadi54@gmail.com, AMA University and Colleges, Quezon City, Philippines, University of Payame Noor, Iran, ShamsPour Hamid Reza , T. Malibiran Dr. Leonora , Abadi Maryam Dolat
Published: February 2023

Despite its phenomenal success, Iran and Khorasan industries face numerous challenges, including low employee commitment and productivity, sub-par social compliance, and low worker commitment, compared to competitors such as China, India, and Turkey. The primary goal of this study was the relationship between organizational culture and organizational commitment, as well as two leadership styles (despotic and transactional) identified as moderating roles. The study was conducted using a quantitative explanatory research design. 138 samples were collected from the target population using a questionnaire survey and systematic probability sampling. The study’s findings were used to develop an organizational culture relationship model and the role of leadership. These results will aid Mashhad-based private companies, factory owners, managers, and others in developing policies and practices to increase productivity and employee commitment. Keywords: Organizational Culture, Despotic leadership, transactional leadership, organizational commitment
Examining the Conceptualization and Correlates of Competitiveness of Cities and Municipalities in the Philippines
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7935-7007, reno.rayel@perpetualdalta.edu.ph, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Molino, Salawag-Zapote Road, Molino 3, City of Bacoor, 4102 Philippines, R. Rayel Reno
Published: February 2023

In examining the conceptualization and correlates of competitiveness of cities and municipalities in the Philippines, this study established that competitiveness is multidimensional, and its factor structure differs by the type of LGU. Furthermore, the study found that IRA dependency has a negative effect on “Economic Dynamism” and the combined “Government Efficiency and Infrastructure” on LGUs of all income classes, but the effect among 5th/6th class LGUs is most pronounced. In addition, “IRA dependency” has a negative effect on the “Resiliency” of the 5th/6th class LGUs’ but not on their richer counterparts. Household poverty, on the other hand, is generally negatively associated with competitiveness, although the magnitude of this relationship varied by LGU types. Through structural equation modeling, confirmatory factor analysis determined which of the several hypothetical factor structure models provided the best-fitting conceptualization of competitiveness. The final model was subjected to multiple group analysis to test its invariance across income groups. Finally, “IRA dependency” and “Household poverty” were integrated into the final model to examine their association with competitiveness. In improving competitiveness, the study recommends policymakers and local government executives target their policies, efforts, and resources on particular indicators based on the type of LGU, even as some indicators need to be addressed, established, or enhanced across LGU types. Keywords: correlates of competitiveness, structural equation modeling, group invariance, IRA dependency and competitiveness, household poverty and competitiveness
Hydrological Estimation for the Runoff of Qalachwalan Basin Using Hydrological Estimation for the Runoff of Qalachwalan Basin Using (SCS – CN) Method (2000 – 2020)
Authors: Dawood Abbas Aram , Karim Muhammed Khalel
Published: February 2023

The surface water is a reflection of the climatic and topographical conditions of the basin in the study area, and affects the estimation of the amount of runoff water on the surface inside the basin. It is also possible to measure the amount of running water in the basin and know the periods of increase, and water scarcity in this quantity, on the other hand, take advantage from water for all fields and uses. Qalachwalan basin is one of the water basins located at north of the city of Sulaymaniyah with an area of (876.1) km2, and all of its water sources are within the borders of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Due to unsteady rain and heavy precipitation in the recent years, therefore, it was necessary to conduct some researches to know the size and amount of runoff, besides, to see if it is possible to benefit from it for the development and investment of the study areas. Accordingly, Soil Conservation Service- Curve Number (SCS – CN) Method has been used used to estimate the depth and amount of the annual runoff. From this study it became clear to us that the area has seven uses )Bodies of water, dense forests, agricultural lands, grasslands, residential lands, barren lands, paved roads. Besides, it appeared that the greatest amount of runoff, which lies in the grassland equals to (588523320) m3, and the smallest amount with (4442480) m3 lies in the forest area. So, we discover that the total amount of the basin water reached about (700141140) m3. Finally, our data are very vital for the local government and stakeholders in the future to how to deal with this water basin especially with unsteady precipitations.
Political and Social Obstacles to the Nation-Building Process in Kurdistan Region
Authors: Sabr Sdiq Samih , Faraj Sharif Admin
Published: February 2023

The process of integrating people into the political, social, and cultural assimilation of individuals of a nation is known as nation-building, which has caused a number of obstacles for this extensive and multidimensional process. In order to return to the position and policies of the ruling elite and the institutions of the Kurdistan Region, the researcher depends on the qualitative approach in the current study, which focuses on the political and social barriers to the nation-building process in the Kurdistan Region. The key inquiry is therefore: What are the political and social impediments to the process of nation-building in the Kurdistan Region? In order to respond to this question, this research takes into account a number of factors, including the partisan clash and civil war between the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, as well as the absence of a comprehensive national strategy that united the nation before it resulted in the emergence of two utterly distinct administrations in the Kurdistan Region. On the other hand, Kurdistan’s nation-building efforts are hampered, according to the researcher, by the use of the two dialects policy, tribal culture, the fragility of civil society, the separation of the nation, and the predominance of foreign languages and cultures in private educational institutions. As a result of these barriers, there is a sharp divide between identity and common culture as well as a division between politics and culture. As a result, in order for the nation-building process in the Kurdistan Region to be successful, it must be kept as a unified political entity free from dual administration, the institution of forces, and the building of a unified language )standard language(, while also requiring private educational institutions to promote Kurdish culture and language in their curricula. It means that the Kurdish language and culture must be emphasized in the curricula of private educational institutions.
Futbolcularda Aerobik ve Anaerobik Yüklenmenin Kalp Atım Hızı Değişkenliğine Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ABDİOĞLU Aylin , KAPLAN Esin , AKTOP Abdurrahman , ÇETİNKAYA Vedat
Published: February 2023

Araştırmanın amacı futbolcularda aerobik ve anaerobik yüklenme öncesi ve sonrasında kalp atım hızı değişkenliği (KAHD) verilerindeki değişimi incelemek ve testler arası farkları karşılaştırmaktır. Araştırma yaşları ortalaması 19,40±1,49 yıl olan 24 erkek futbolcu ile yürütülmüştür. Tüm istatistiksel analizler SPSS (sürüm 22) programı ile yapılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Shapiro-Wilk testi kullanılarak normal dağılım ölçütlerine bakılmıştır. Normal dağılım gösteren değişkenler için t-testi, normal dağılım göstermeyen değişkenler için Mann Whitney U testi, normal dağılım göstermeyen verilerin; grup içi farklılıklarının karşılaştırılmasında Wilcoxon testi kullanıldı. alfa değeri 0,05 kabul edilmiştir. Aerobik yüklenme için Astrand Rhyming Bisklet Ergometre Testi ve anaerobik yüklenme için Wingate Anaerobik Güç Testi (WAnT) uygulanmıştır. Testlerin öncesi ve sonrasında 5 dakika süreyle KAHD parametreleri (SDNN, RMSSD) ve uygulamaların hemen öncesi ve sonrasında KAH parametresi incelenmiştir. WAnT öncesi ve sonrası karşılaştırmada SDDN (t=3.53 z, p=.002), RMSSD (z=-4.000, p=.000), KAHort (t=-43.06, p=.000) değerlerinde anlamlı fark olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Katılımcıların Astrand Testi öncesi ve sonrası karşılaştırmasında SDNN (z=-2.057, p=.040), RMSSD (z=-4.257, p=.000), KAHort (t=-29.31, p=.000) değerlerinde anlamlı fark olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yüklenme türüne göre yapılan karşılaştırma sonucunda sadece KAHort değerinin yüzdelik değişiminde anlamlı fark bulunmuştur (p
Design, fabrication, and performance assessment of a novel solar air heater based on recycled materials
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran, Hajizadeh Aghdam Abolfazl , Rezaei Parisa , Baraheni Mohammad
Published: February 2023

In this paper, a solar air heater (SAH) is designed using recyclable materials, and its performance is analyzed. The device is composed of an absorbing plate made up of 36 cans of soda and an equal number of tins with bodies covered with black color and has resistivity against high temperatures. The laboratory research revealed that the collector's efficiency is enhanced considerably by increased airflow speed and the heat transfer coefficient between the absorbing plane and air. In addition, the effects of the radiation intensity and mass flow rate on parameters such as the absorbed heat, temperature difference, and thermal efficiency are investigated. The derived results for mass flow rates of 0.0104 (kgs-1) and 0.0078 (kgs-1) indicate that all mentioned parameters increase the radiation intensity. Furthermore, the thermal efficiency and the absorbed heat are increased by increasing the mass flow rate, while a reduced mass flow rate increases the temperature difference parameter. Moreover, studying the charts demonstrates that the tins absorb a larger portion of the sun's radiation and, consequently, enhance thermal transfer compared with the soda cans. Irreversibility increased with increasing radiation intensity. At 300 radiation intensity, the highest thermal and exergetic efficiencies occurred.
Tarihi Süreçte Türkiye Radyo Televizyon Kurumu Genel Müdürlüğü Genel Yayın Planlarında Afet ve Acil Durumlar
Authors: KEMALOĞLU Muhammet
Published: February 2023

Afetler/potansiyel enerji kaynakları, çoğu zaman kendi sistemleri/oluşumları/yapıları gereği, kimi zaman da insan etkisi ile meydana gelmekte ve de gerçekleştiği bölgede/bölge etrafında zararlara neden olmakta. Dünya üzerinde kurulu bazı erken uyarı veya alarm sistemleri afetler öncesinde bazı enerji salınımlarını/olaylarını tahmin edilebilse de bazıları tahmin edilemediği gibi afetin gerçekleştiği ilk saatlerde hiçbir şey de yapılamamaktadır. Günümüz kabul görmüş afet yönetimi, zarar azaltma, hazırlık, müdahale ve iyileştirme olmak üzere 4 temel aşamadan meydana gelmektedir. Tüm seviyelerde değişik roller ve sorumlular mevcuttur. Türkiye Afet Müdahale Planı’na göre afetlerle mücadele aşamalarında 28 hizmet grubu bulunmaktadır. Basın/medya kurum ve kuruluşları da afet yönetim sistemin her aşamasında oldukları gibi özellikle Haberleşme Hizmet Grubu faaliyetlerinde etkin bir sorumluluğa sahiptir. TRT Kurumu da Haberleşme Hizmet Grubunda olmak ve de Türkiye’nin tek kamu yayın kuruluşu olması hasebiyle de afet yönetimi aşamalarının tamamında görev ve sorumlukları kapsamında yer almaktadır. Biz de çalışmamızda, TRT Kurumu Genel Müdürlüğünün 2006-2018 yılları arası Genel Yayın Planlarındaki afet ve afet olaylarına yaklaşımını ele aldık. Sağlıklı bir afet yönetiminde, afet yönetimi paydaşlarının birbirlerinin planlarını tanımasının sonraki süreçlerde daha etkin bir mücadeleyi getirebileceği kanaatindeyiz.
Bir Jurnal Hikayesi: Ebubekir Hazım Bey'in Dedeağaç Mutasarrıflığı ve Azli
Authors: DEMİR Ayçin
Published: February 2023

Bu çalışmada, son dönem Osmanlı ve cumhuriyet dönemi devlet adamları içerisinde bulunduğu görevler ve bıraktığı eserler açısından müstesna bir yere sahip olan Ebubekir Hazım Tepeyran’ın Dedeağaç mutasarrıflığı dönemi ele alınmıştır. Hazım Bey meslek hayatına 15 yaşında çeşitli kademelerde görev alarak başlamış ve dâhiliye nazırlığına kadar yükselmiştir. Kendi kendini yetiştiren bir devlet adamı portresi çizen Ebubekir Hazım Bey, Dedeağaç mutasarrıflığı ile mülki idarede yönetici olarak ilk görevini de üstlenmiştir.
Hubungan Efikasi Diri dengan Aktivitas Fisik Pada Pasien Penyakit Jantung Koroner
Authors: Ni Kadek Dinda Putri Marichi , Puspawati Ni Luh Putu Dewi , Lisnawati Ketut
Published: February 2023

Latar Belakang: Pasien penyakit jantung koroner memerlukan terapi medikamentosa dalam jangka waktu yang panjang. Penyakit jantung koroner juga membatasi ruang gerak fisik penderitanya dan mengharuskan untuk berkutat dengan pengobatan hal tersebut membuat pasien merasa malas untuk melakukan aktivitas fisik. Efikasi diri dapat meningkatkan motivasi penderita jantung koroner. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan efikasi diri dengan aktivitas fisik pasien dengan penyakit jantung koroner. Metode: Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah cross-sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan di ruang Poliklinik Jantung RSUD Sanjiwani Gianyar menggunakan kuisioner cardiac self-efficacy dan global physical activity questionnaire. Dengan populasi 277 penderita PJK dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 164 responden yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Analisa data menggunakan uji Spearman-Ranks. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar responden memiliki efikasi diri sedang dengan aktivitas ringan sebanyak 85 orang (41,3%). Berdasarkan hasil uji korelasi spearman-rank, dapat diketahui bahwa nilai p = 0,000 <0,05. Kekuatan hubungan dinyatakan dengan nilai R = 0,477, yang berarti hubungan moderate. Kesimpulan: Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini yaitu secara statistik ada hubungan signifikan antara efikasi diri dengan aktivitas fisik dengan kekuatan hubungan moderate.
Baybayin Revisited
Authors: Woods Damon
Published: February 2023

While many know that baybayin (not alibata) was the system of writing prevalent at the time of the Spanish intrusion, certain misconceptions have remained about baybayin. Some have insisted it was of a useless design being more appropriately thought of as a toy. Others have suggested that only a few within Tagalog society could in fact use this technology. Though unspoken, there is also the belief that baybayin had no place in the Spanish Philippines. Above all is the assumption that baybayin “disappeared” shortly after the Spaniards arrived. By examining indigenous language documents (in this case, documents written in Tagalog by Tagalogs) this essay challenges these misconceptions. Documents written in baybayin by a variety of individuals certainly repudiate the claim that the system was of useless design. And the fact that these documents were used in both Spanish ecclesiastical and civil settings, refutes the view that baybayin had no place in that world. In retracing the work of Fr. Alberto Santamaria and examining documents in the archives of the University of Santo Tomas, this paper proposes that baybayin did not disappear at all.
On Conceiving Ren Towards Birthing Ru Jia
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Ang, OP Richard
Published: February 2023

Ren is the key concept of Confucius’ philosophy. Thus, it dominates and guides all his teachings. Ren is a plurisignificative character. Etymologically, it refers to two people in a harmonious relationship. In the Ru Jia, there are at least five interrelated meanings of Ren, such as, 1) Ren can be taken as a particular virtue which is benevolence and it is to love others in a graded manner. 2) Ren can be taken as a general virtue and as such, it is universal and primary to which all particular virtues are connected. 3) Ren can be taken as an innate moral principle and in this light, an initial moral sensibility that has to be developed in the course of one’s life. 4) Ren can be taken as an ethical ideal and this is Ren in its ultimate perfection with the complete transformation of the self from its disintegrative and selfish concerns towards the responsiveness of the profoundly relational person. 5) Finally, Ren can be taken as a general practice and they are Zhong and Shu. Zhong is positive, doing something for the self and then doing something for others. Shu is negative, thinking about what one should not do to others when one takes oneself as a measure for them. All these are the nuances of Ren and they will be exposed, analyzed and discussed in this paper.
Living the Dominican Charism in Education in the Philippines
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Miranda, Jr., OP Jesus , Yasa, FI Teresa
Published: February 2023

Living the Dominican Charism in Education brings a coherent framework that can help stakeholders in a Dominican learning institution as well as other educational institutions. The concerns, consciousness, thoughts and observations of people involved in Dominican learning institutions reflect the dimensions of living the Dominican charism. In order to better understand the processes of Living the Dominican Charism in Education, discussion will dwell on the following: 1) Education, The Dominican Charism and Mission, 2) The Nature of the Dominican Education, 3) Facing the Challenge of Living the Dominican Charism in Education, 4) Incarnating the Dominican Charism in Education and 5) Modeling the Educative Outcomes of the Dominican Charism in Education. In the end, employees and lay partners in education undergo the rich experience of growing and becoming fully aware of the role of Dominican charism in Dominican learning institutions.
Awareness Of Breast Cancer And Practice Of Breast Self-examination Among Rural Women In Kwami Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, Gombe  State University, Ibrahim Rabiu , Guduf Muhammed Ibrahim , Unar Danladi Mohmmad , Danimoh Mustapha Abdulsalam , Bala Usman , Kwairanga Hamidu Suleiman , Shuaibu Abdulrahman , Ibrahim Muazu Shuaibu , Gombe Adamu Ibrahim , Usman Aminu Umar
Published: February 2023

Background: Early diagnosis and treatment remain the main effort to reduce breast cancer mortality. Breast self-examination (BSE), professional breast examination (PBE) and mammography are the most effective ways recommended worldwide to detect breast cancer at an early stage when chances of survival are the highest. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the awareness of breast cancer, awareness and practice of breast self-examination among rural women of Kwami Local Government Area in Gombe State, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study of 420 women was conducted. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to collect data that were analyzed at the univariate, bivariate, and multivariate levels using SPSS version 23.0 and the p-value of 0.05 was set to be statistically significant. Results: The mean ±SD age of respondents was 37 ± 16.1 years. Only 59.3% of respondents were aware of breast cancer. Of all the participants studied, 83.5% knew about breast self-examination and only 13.7% practiced it. Age, religion, marital status, occupation, education level and tribe were found to have a statistically significant association with breast cancer awareness (p <0.05). Awareness of breast self-examination had a statistically significant association with religion, marital status, occupation, and level of education (p<0.05). Religion, marital status, occupation, level of education, awareness of breast cancer and awareness of breast self-examination had a statistically significant association with the practice of breast self-examination. After adjusting for the confounding effects of each significant variable using logistic regression analysis, religion, occupation, level of education, knowledge of breast cancer, and breast self-examination remained significant predictors of the practice of breast self-examination among respondents. Conclusion: The knowledge of breast cancer is low amongst the rural women. However, majority of the women were aware of breast self-examination, but only a few practiced it. Religion, occupation, level of education, awareness of breast cancer and breast self-examination of the respondents were predictive of the practice of BSE.
Complications Of Unsafe Abortion At The Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, North-east Nigera: A 10 Year Review
Authors: Laima Christopher Hassan , Joseph Elizabeth , Bako Babagana , Mohammed Amina , Olufajo Oludoyin Tolulope , Sulaiman Yahya Musa
Published: February 2023

Background: Complicated abortion is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality world-wide, the majority of which are due to unsafe induced abortions. This is particularly so in developing nations due to restrictive abortion laws and scarcity of post-abortion care services. Objectives: The objective of the study was to describe the nature of complications from unsafe abortions, associated factors, and its contribution to maternal mortality in the hospital. Materials and methods: This was a 10 year retrospective study of all complicated abortions admitted at the federal teaching hospital from 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2019. Data was extracted from the patients folders and analyzed. A proforma was used to obtain information on the nature and type of complication, factors associated with unsafe abortion and its contribution to maternal mortality during the period of the study. Chi-square was used to compare association with p value of less than 0.05 set for statistical significance. Results: Sixty-two cases of complicated abortions were admitted during the study period and 38.7% (24) were from unsafe induced abortions. The most common complication was hemorrhage (43.5%). Younger age was more associated with induced abortions-65.2% vs. 12.5% for ages 20-24 years and 30-34years respectively, 90.9% of those with induced abortions did not desire the pregnancy and 95% of the induced abortions were among singles ladies (p-value <0.001). There were six (9.7 %) mortalities all of which were due to unsafe induced abortions (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: Complications of abortions continue to be a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Gombe, Nigeria. Most of the morbidities and mortalities occur in young and single women that had unsafe abortion.
Supplementation With Pearl Millet Enhances Hippocampal Gaba-ergic And Suppresses Glutamatergic Systems In Pentylenetetrazole-kindled Wistar Rats
Authors: Muhammad Hafsat Danmallam , Dawud Fatima Alhassan , Ya'u Jamilu , Abdulazeez Jimoh , Abdulrauf Rukayya Adebisi
Published: February 2023

Background: Pearl millets (PMS) has been reported to exert various health benefits, including anti-diabetic, anti-microbial and anti-convulsant effects. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of PMS supplementation in Hippocampal GABA-ergic and Glutamatergic Systems in Pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) kindled Wistar rats. Methodology: Induction of PTZ-kindled seizures in Wistar rats involves the grouping of 40 rats into 5 groups (normal saline, 200 mg/kg sodium valproate, 25% PMS, 50 % PMS and 100 % PMS) with each group receiving PTZ (35 mg/kg) on every alternate day for 30 days. Thirty minutes after each PTZ injection, the rats were observed for seizure behaviour using the Racine scale. The hippocampal tissues were isolated, homogenised and used to determine GABA levels, GABAA receptor, GABA-3-transporter, glutamate levels, NMDA receptor, and glutamate-2-transporter. Results: PMS Supplementation significantly increased the mean amount of hippocampal GABA [F(4,20)=10.39, p<0.01] compared to 100% PGM + NS + PTZ. PMS also significantly [F(4,20)=3.22, p=0.03] up-regulated mean GABAA receptor but the decreased mean GAT-3 compared to rats treated with 100 % PGM + NS + PTZ was not statistically significant. Low levels of mean hippocampal glutamate were observed in PTZ-kindled Wistar rats fed with all doses of PMS compared to 100 % PGM + NS + PTZ-treated rats. However, the difference was not statistically significant. At 25 % PMS [F(4,20)=9.65, p<0.01] significantly down-regulated mean hippocampal N2-NMDA receptor. All PMS-treated groups significantly [F(4,20)=14.57, p<0.01] increased the mean quantity of hippocampal glutamate-2- transporter as compared to 100 % PGM + NS + PTZ. Conclusion: PMS increased hippocampal transmission while supplementation GABA-ergic suppressing glutamatergic signalling in PTZ-kindled Wistar rat
Short-term effects of dietary selenium on lactating sows to improve litter performance, milk composition and tissue selenium retention in piglets
Authors: Jin Xing Hao , Kim Hong Jun , Kim Cheon Soo , Kim Yoo Yong
Published: February 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the short-term effects of dietary selenium supplementation on lactating sows on the physiological response, litter performance, milk composition, and tissue selenium retention in piglets when selenium was provided by different sources and at different levels in a lactation diet.Methods: A total of 48 multiparous sows (Yorkshire×Landrace) with average body weight, backfat thickness, and parity were assigned to one of the four treatments with 12 sows per treatment using a 2×2 factorial arrangement in a completely randomized design. Inorganic or organic Se sources were added to the diet at 0.30 ppm and 0.50 ppm Se. Treatments were as follows: i) IS30, basal diet + inorganic Se 0.30 ppm; ii) IS50, basal diet + inorganic Se 0.50 ppm; iii) OS30, basal diet + organic Se 0.30 ppm; and iv) OS50: basal diet + organic Se 0.50 ppm.Results: At Day 21 of lactation, a high tendency of litter weight (p = 0.08) and litter weight gain (p = 0.09) were observed when sows were fed an organic Se source. The milk Se concentration in the organic Se treatment was higher than that in the inorganic Se treatment at Day 21 of lactation (p<0.05). The serum Se concentrations of sows and piglets at Day 21 of lactation were significantly higher when lactating sows were fed organic Se instead of inorganic Se (p<0.01). During the suckling period, the kidney and muscle Se concentrations of piglets at Day 21 of lactation were significantly higher when the sow dietary Se source was organic (p<0.05). Liver Se concentrations were affected by Se source and level (p<0.05). This also resulted in an interaction response at 21 days of lactation (p<0.05).Conclusion: The supplementation of dietary organic Se in a lactating diet could improve sow feed consumption, piglet performance, milk Se level, and the Se status of sows and piglets.
Effects of β-glucan with vitamin E supplementation on the growth performance, blood profiles, immune response, pork quality, pork flavor, and economic benefit in growing and finishing pigs
Authors: Goh Tae Wook , Kim Hong Jun , Moon Kunyong , Kim Yoo Yong
Published: February 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of β-glucan with vitamin E supplementation on the growth performance, blood profiles, immune response, pork quality, pork flavor, and economic benefit in growing and finishing pigs.Methods: A total of 140 growing pigs ([Yorkshire×Landrace]×Duroc) were assigned to five treatments considering sex and initial body weight (BW) in 4 replications with 7 pigs per pen in a randomized complete block design. The experimental diets included a corn-soybean meal-based basal diet with or without 0.05% or 0.1% β-glucan and 0.02% vitamin E. The pigs were fed the diets for 12 weeks (phase I, 0 to 3; phase II, 3 to 6; phase III, 6 to 9; phase IV, 9 to 12). The BW and feed intake were measured at the end of each phase. Blood samples were collected at the end of each phase. Four pigs from each treatment were selected and slaughtered for meat quality. Economic benefit was calculated considering the total feed intake and feed price. Pork flavor was analyzed through inosine monophosphate analysis.Results: The average daily gain and feed efficiency were improved compared to the control when β-glucan or vitamin E was added. Supplementing 0.05% β-glucan significantly increased the lymphocyte concentration compared to the addition of 0.1% β-glucan and the content of vitamin E in the blood increased when 0.02% vitamin E was added. The treatment with 0.1% β-glucan and 0.02% vitamin E showed the most economic effect because it had the shortest days to market weight and the lowest total feed cost. The addition of β-glucan or vitamin E had a positive role in improving the flavor of pork when considering that the content of inosine monophosphate was increased. However, carcass traits and meat quality were not affected by β-glucan or vitamin E.Conclusion: The addition of 0.1% β-glucan with 0.02% vitamin E in growing and finishing pig diets showed great growth performance and economic effects by supplying vitamin E efficiently and by improving the health condition of pigs due to β-glucan.
Blood and milk metabolites of Holstein dairy cattle for the development of objective indicators of a subacute ruminal acidosis
Authors: Kim Hyun Sang , Eom Jun Sik , Lee Shin Ja , Choi Youyoung , Jo Seong Uk , Lee Sang Suk , Kim Eun Tae , Lee Sung Sill
Published: February 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to perform a comparative analysis of metabolite levels in serum and milk obtained from cows fed on different concentrate to forage feed ratios.Methods: Eight lactating Holstein cows were divided into two groups: a high forage ratio diet (HF; 80% Italian ryegrass and 20% concentrate of daily intake of dry matter) group and a high concentrate diet (HC; 20% Italian ryegrass and 80% concentrate) group. Blood was collected from the jugular vein, and milk was sampled using a milking machine. Metabolite levels in serum and milk were estimated using proton nuclear magnetic resonance and subjected to qualitative and quantitative analyses performed using Chenomx 8.4. For statistical analysis, Student's t-test and multivariate analysis were performed using Metaboanalyst 4.0.Results: In the principal component analysis, a clear distinction between the two groups regarding milk metabolites while serum metabolites were shown in similar. In serum, 95 metabolites were identified, and 13 metabolites (include leucine, lactulose, glucose, betaine, etc.) showed significant differences between the two groups. In milk, 122 metabolites were identified, and 20 metabolites (include urea, carnitine, acetate, butyrate, arabinitol, etc.) showed significant differences.Conclusion: Our results show that different concentrate to forage feed ratios impact the metabolite levels in the serum and milk of lactating Holstein cows. A higher number of metabolites in milk, including those associated with milk fat synthesis and the presence of Escherichia coli in the rumen, differed between the two groups compared to that in the serum. The results of this study provide a useful insight into the metabolites associated with different concentrate to forge feed ratios in cows and may aid in the search for potential biomarkers for subacute ruminal acidosis.
Simulation of p-CdTe and n-TiO2 Heterojunction Solar Cell Efficiency
Authors: Chougale Akanksha S. , Shelke Harshad D. , Prasad Bikram , Jadkar Sandesh R. , Naik Nithesh , Pathan Habib M. , Shinde Dnyaneshwar R.
Published: February 2023

This study presents a numerical analysis of p-type CdTe and n-type TiO2 heterojunction solar cells. The simulations were conducted using SCAPS-1D software to investigate the effects of varying the thickness of the p-type CdTe layer, the temperature, and the band gap on the efficiency of the solar cell. The results show that the efficiency of the solar cell increases from 16.81% to 18.28% as the thickness of the p-type CdTe layer is varied from 1.0 to 5.0 µm and decreases from 17.95% to 11.67% as the temperature is varied from 300 K to 400 K. The efficiency also increases from 15.29% to 19.26% as the band gap is varied from 1.40 eV to 1.55 eV. For the p-CdTe/n-TiO2 heterojunction solar cell, the optimized absorber layer thickness is 3 µm, and the optimized temperature and band gap are 300 K and 1.5 eV, respectively. At these optimized parameters, the highest efficiency (ⴄ) % achieved was 17.95%, with a VOC of 0.766 V, JSC of 27.75 mA/cm2, and FF of 84.39%. These results provide theoretical guidelines for fabricating efficient p-CdTe/n-TiO2 heterojunction solar cells.