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How does Pancasila work to solve social problems?
Authors: Zudana Ahmad Yanta Fairuz
Published: January 2023

This study discusses the relationship that Pancasila has with the way it is used to overcome social problems that exist in Indonesia. This study uses the literature review method which explains that researchers in working only use sources from other research materials. The results obtained from this study are that to overcome social problems in the form of poverty, it is necessary to apply the fifth principle of Pancasila that all Indonesian people have the right to get the same thing and there is equality both at the level of the economy, education, and health. Furthermore, for the problem of war, it can be overcome by reflecting the first precept that every society has the right to choose what it believes in so that usually in its teachings it does not allow war except in special situations such as upholding justice. In the further context, for LGBT, it is necessary to apply the second principle that every human being has manners so that these LGBT actors should be embraced so that they can return to normal and not discriminate.
Legal Injustice in the Perspective of Pancasila: Various Recent Developments in Indonesia
Authors: Mutiah Novia Isro’atul
Published: January 2023

Law enforcement in Indonesia has been regulated in the 1945 Constitution paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution where everyone is treated equally before the law without any distinction. As stated in the 5th Pancasila precept which reads: "Justice for all Indonesian people". But in reality the implementation of law enforcement in Indonesia is not going well. The law that should act decisively is now the opposite. In Indonesia, the law is used as a tool to act arbitrarily. An official, high-ranking official who has a lot of money will easily avoid legal disturbances even though the person has violated the law. And conversely for people who can not even get a severe punishment. This study aims to analyze the implementation of legal justice in the perspective of Pancasila in Indonesia as a basic framework in the state. This study uses a normative approach and literature study in which the author examines and compares various previous studies related to the topic of justice in the Pancasila perspective, as well as various related theories. This study finds and emphasizes that legal injustice in Indonesia is caused by the old paradigm of law enforcement officials, who still prioritize aspects of legal certainty and have not used aspects of justice and legal benefits. The legal apparatus associated with the court pays more attention to legal procedures, which they should prioritize existing legal justice.
Legal Aspect of Land Tenure Strategies by Foreign Nationals (Case of District of Jepara, Indonesia)
Authors: Aulia Muhammad Roykhan Rashif , Mulyaningrum S Edith Ratna , Holish Amarru Mufftie
Published: January 2023

Great potential in investment, invites many parties to develop their business in Jepara Regency. The government regulates the control of Indonesian land for foreign nationals in the form of use rights. However, in reality, foreign nationals in Jepara do not use the Right to Use but use other forms of land tenure. This study aims to analyse Legal Review Of Land Tenure Strategies By Foreign Nationals In The District Of Jepara. In this study using qualitative methods, the method of collecting data through interviews and documentation which then the results of data analysis using descriptive analysis. The results of the study found that the form of strategies and methods of land tenure by Foreign Citizens in the Regency by a) Marrying Indonesian citizen by acting on behalf of his wife as the right holder. b) Living together without marital status by way of an agreement on property by both parties c) Leasing a foreign citizen with a local resident d) Through a foreign legal entity established in Indonesia to control land in Jepara Regency.
Dynamics of Legality Principles in Indonesian National Criminal Law Reform
Authors: Puspito Beni , Masyhar Ali
Published: January 2023

This study aims to find out the dynamics of the legality principle in the renewal of criminal law laws in Indonesia. The type of research used is doctrinal research. All data obtained were analyzed qualitatively juridically. This study examines and examines secondary data about the dynamics of the legality principle in reforming criminal law laws in Indonesia. The principle of legality according to Paul Johan Anslem von Feuerbach is nulla poena sine lege; nulla poena sine crimine; nullum crimen sine poena legali. These three phrases then become the adage Nullum delictum, nulla poena sine praevia legi poenali, which means that no act can be punished except for the strength of the criminal rules in the legislation that existed before the act was committed. The results of this studystates that if an act does not meet the formulation of an offense in a written law, the judge can impose a sentence if the act is considered disgraceful, contrary to justice and other social norms in people's lives. So that implicitly the criminal law in Indonesia has recognized the teaching of material lawlessness in a positive function.
Study about the sonorous impact characterization in singing/instrument classes among music students in Brazil
Authors: Figueiredo Rocha Sérgio de
Published: January 2023

Background: The undergraduate music course students’ routine involves curricular musical practices and instrumental studies. This practice certainly exposes the students to the so called continuous or intermittent noises. Aims: To establish the sonorous exposure profile among the students of the music course of the UFSJ; describe the eventual differences among the diverse musicians groups; detect the presence of structures to protect against the noise during the musical instrument class; point out potential protective strategies for the exposed students. Subjects and methods: 01student from each of the 11musical instrument emphasis and their respective professors, 02Big Musical Instruments Groups and 02chamber groups were included. There were sonorous impact mediations during the musical instruments classes and rehearsals of the groups through decibel meter. 30-second samples in each of the moments (orientations/speeches; low and high intensity) were used. Results: It was verified that the different moments of the practical activities occupied 1/3 of the activities. Discussion: The results indicated that the majority of the practical activities are within the security levels from the sonorous exposure point of view, although there are certain bordering circumstances that call for a special attention. Conclusion: Despite the acoustic treatment of the building facilities, there can still be a risk due to such exposure. The preventive strategies are extremely important among which the earplugs and orientation to the students are highlighted, preferably in the beginning of the course.
Future research direction from the perspective of music therapy
Authors: BANDO Hiroshi
Published: January 2023

Authors and colleagues have continued various activity and research of music therapy in Shikoku Island division of Integrative Medicine Japan (IMJ) for years. There are scientific methods for studying music therapy, in which near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been used for monitoring tissue oxygenation.It would be important to consider the method for not only the quantitative and qualitative research axes, but also the impressions for the music and art from each subject. Among them, Mixed Method Research (MMR) has been applied so far. We expect that further research in various perspectives will be developed in the future.
Deviations of exterior characters from breeding standards of chicken – part I: medium-weight breeds
Authors: Halas Simon , Baranova Ivana , Zigo Frantisek , Arvaiova Juliana , Farkasova Zuzana , Siedoi Illia , Lackova Zuzana , Ondrasovicova Silvia , Rehan Ibrahim F
Published: January 2023

Determining breeding value by judging the exterior of poultry has always been a comprehensive issue. Breeding standards represent a detailed description of the appearance that characterizes the ideal representative of the given breed. They are listed in the current sample of poultry breeds. There is also a list of shortcomings – deviations from the ideal. This study briefly approaches the issue of assessing the external morphological features of selected breeds of chicken. The content is also focused on the evaluation of exterior signs – their advantages and deviations according to breeding standards in selected breeds of chicken that were judged at 9 exhibitions in 5 positions according to a valid Standards. In the study was used information from six breeds of chicken – Amrock, New Hampshire Red, Oravka, Plymouth Rock, Sussex and Wyandotte – in a total number of 719 individuals. Most exterior deficiencies were recorded in the first, third and fourth position. Among the most frequent exterior deficiencies in the first position - Breeding and sexual expression were lower weight, smaller body frame or weakly muscled body. In the third position – Body shape, the most shortcomings were noted insufficient body shape, poorly carried and feathered tail and non-standard posture. Shortcomings in fourth position - Feathers included poor colour or drawing, folds in the wings, sparse plumage on the tail, folds in the wings, sparse plumage and feathers on the legs. Thanks to these obtained data, in the future it is possible to avoid exterior defects, which appear more often in the monitored breeds
A scientific approach to skin radiotherapy nursing Article 3 - The skin RT prescription and plan especially in relation to volume and dose
Authors: Fogarty Gerald B. , Bell Natasha , Parker Terri , Droughton Rebecca , Manning Jenn , Tran Tai , Chaudhuri Anupam
Published: January 2023

Nurses play an important role in the RT of skin and its diseases. This is the third of four articles that attempts to provide a scientific basis for nurses to better understand skin RT patients, skin and its diseases, and acute RT skin reactions and how to care for them to achieve the best outcomes from RT treatments. The first paper outlined the role of the nurse as an integral part of the radiation oncology team and how to conduct an effective patient assessment to ensure the patient’s optimal journey to treatment completion. The second article described the anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiobiology of skin and its diseases. This third article describes the skin RT prescription and plan, especially in relation to volume and dose. The fourth paper will show how the nurse, by applying the knowledge from the previous articles, can predict, explain and care for any side effects that may arise. This knowledge is important for establishing patient expectations, preparing the patient for side effects, and giving scientifically based reasons for complying with care protocols. Hopefully, these articles will help support the nurse to deliver best care to skin RT patients. More prospective research is needed to elucidate the many remaining facets of nursing care for skin RT patients.
A scientific approach to skin radiotherapy nursing Article 4 – How nurses can predict, explain, and care for the acute side effects that may arise during a course of skin radiotherapy
Authors: Fogarty Gerald B. , Cooper Beth , Hodson Mary-Anne , Kavanagh Heather , Waterworth Joanne , Watkins Megan , Benton Jennifer , Kiernander Madison , Manning Jenn , Chaudhuri Anupam
Published: January 2023

Nurses play an important role in the care of patients treated with radiotherapy (RT) for skin conditions, such as skin cancers. This is the final article in a four-part series that aims to supplement general oncology nurse training by providing a scientific basis to better understand a) the use of RT in skin and its diseases; and b) the management of acute skin RT reactions to achieve best patient outcomes. The first article focused on the role of the nurse within the radiation oncology department and the initial patient assessment. The second article revised the anatomy, physiology, pathologies and radiobiology of skin. The third described the skin RT prescription and plan, especially in relation to volume and dose. The aim of this fourth article is to assist the nurse, by applying the knowledge from the previous articles, to predict, explain and care for the acute side effects that may arise during a course of skin radiotherapy.
Prevalence of ringworm or dermatophytosis, A retrospective study of age-related infections among patients attending Halibet national referral hospital, dermatological clinic from 2014 - 2018 in Asmara, Eritrea
Authors: Qelit Yohanes
Published: January 2023

Background: Globally skin diseases are major health problem. These skin diseases are caused by different types of Tinea infections that include: Tinea barbae, Tinea capitis, Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea faciei, Tinea manuum, Tinea pedis and Tinea unguium. The prevalence of the skin diseases ranges from 25% to 45.3%; the worldwide prevalence rate of fungal infections is within the range of 20 - 25 % globally (WHO, 2005). This wide variation of disease prevalence and pattern among countries is because of different skin type, occupation, age, sex, level of immunity and culture. Objective: The aim of the study was to identify which age groups are more susceptible to Tinea (Ringworm) infections among patients who attended Halibet National Referral Hospital, Dermatologic Clinic from 2014 to 2018 Asmara, Eritrea. Methods: A five year retrospective record review was done to identify the more susceptible age group for superficial fungal skin infections and its determinants in outpatients who attended dermatologic Clinic at Halibet National Referral Hospital, Asmara, Eritrea from 2014 to 2018. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: Out of these patients who came from the whole country as referral and self-referral, 5524 (17.18%) were diagnosed clinically as cases with different types of Tinea infections. the study results also indicated an increased trend of skin diseases. Tinea skin infections was found to be highly common among children [76% (n=4201)]. The study also revealed that a significant association (P<0.000) between age and site/type of an infection. Conclusion: The study concludes that a higher prevalence of skin fungal infections among infants and child age group (0-13 years of age). Indicating that with an increase of age the diseases prevalence was found to be lower. The study also revealed that a significant association (P<0.000) between age and site/type of an infection.
Diagnosis of diseases based on the analysis of saliva photographs using artificial intelligence and mobile technologies
Authors: AI Bogomolov
Published: January 2023

The article emphasizes on the method and technology used for early diagnosis of human diseases based on the analysis of photographs of saliva taken under a microscope at a magnification over 1000 X. The resulting photograph, taken using a special nozzle and a smartphone, is transmitted via mobile communication to a medical center, where the images of the sample (saliva) were processed using algorithmic and software with elements of artificial intelligence, in order to make a preliminary diagnosis with subsequent clarification by a specialist doctor. The proposed technology is non-invasive, affordable and provides an opportunity to diagnose remote patients who do not have nearby medical laboratories and institutions.
Arbitration and its roots in the state of Kuwait
Authors: Jafar Samdani Avocat
Published: January 2023

Arbitration is a preferred alternative resolution to settle down the disputes, conflicts, differences, discrepancies in international contract between or among the parties, while saving the time, money, energy, skill and litigation under normal domestic or foreign Laws of the parties towards the developments of the Business. Amicable solution by the parties or special negotiators settlement or reconciliation, or Experts opinion, or mediations and/or the Arbitration through entity are normally called the alternative means of the disputes settlements
Negative relationship behaviors are related to trauma symptoms following romantic breakups: a correlation study
Authors: Field Tiffany , Poling Samantha , Mines Shantay , Bendell Debra , Pelaez Martha
Published: January 2023

Several negative relationship behaviors have been related to romantic breakup distress which, in turn, has been related to trauma symptoms following romantic breakups. This Survey Monkey correlation study assessed the direct association between negative relationship behaviors and trauma symptoms to formulate a profile of those at risk for trauma symptoms following romantic breakups. The survey included the Breakup Reasons Scale (a measure of negative relationship behaviors including loss of intimacy, affiliation, sexuality and autonomy), The Trauma Symptoms Checklist-38, and other factors related to breakup reasons. Correlation analyses suggested that scores on the Breakup Reasons Scale (negative relationship behaviors) were significantly related to trauma symptoms following romantic breakups. This relationship was explained by the loss of intimacy. In addition, negative relationship behaviors were significantly related to a more serious romantic relationship of longer duration, lower ratings of the relationship, less physical affection, more verbal abuse, more hours posting messages on the internet and a “betrayal being known to others”. These data suggest that these reliable scales and ratings could be used to form a profile for those at risk for a breakup and for those who might need intervention for trauma symptoms following a romantic breakup
Trauma symptoms following romantic breakups
Authors: Field Tiffany , Poling Samantha , Mines Shantay , Diego Miguel , Bendell Debra , Pelaez Martha
Published: January 2023

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental disorder characterizing impulsivity and instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and moods. The study explores the scope of BPD research in the eastern cultures with reference to India. The paper first explores the cultural manifestations of BPD in different cultures such as eastern and western. The paper further illustrates a critical review of studies conducted in Indian clinical population and the awareness of the disorder in India. Researches in cultures like India were found to be very few, based on small sample cases with limited efforts to understand the disorder. Hence, the need to study the disorder comprehensively and empirically in India is emphasized. The focus on the directions for more research in the field of personality psychopathology and its diagnosis has been identified. It was found that the appropriate identification of BPD is needed in India as the disorder is gaining popularity and there has been an increase in the epidemiology of the disorder in the western countries so the concern is to do more empirical studies, including epidemiological studies in eastern cultures also
Elevating the level of Life “Steps towards Megaliving’’ through Bhagawad Gita
Authors: Das Anurag Protim
Published: January 2023

Even with all sorts of available pleasure attributes, recent scenario depicts manifold increase in human sufferings. Short terms pleasures from physical to mental without ethics have resulted in discontent, depression and chronic sadness. Adoption of rational, logical spiritual living is the last refuge to dwell a satisfied and blissful life. To end all human miseries and lead a happy & skillful life, Bhagawad Gita (“The Song of God”), the ancient Hindu scripture, dictates the most powerful and applied wisdom
Cosmic motivational psychology_gunas affect cognition
Authors: Gramann Pratibha
Published: January 2023

Considerable attention by scholars and scientists has been given to the differences between science and spirituality. Yet could there be a cause or a substratum between these two subjects that is shared? Little attention has been directed to the possibility of cosmic energetics being responsible for the creation of the universe. This includes our world of time, space, forms, creatures, processes, cycles, science, humankind, ideas, and thought processes. This paper aims to delve behind the created universe, to a cosmological dimension that existed prior. During the earliest period of creation, there may have been cosmic forces responsible for first micro-organisms, processes, stages, elements, and all creation. Some peoples claim that creation was performed by a divine being or God; others claim that creation of the universe was a natural process of cosmic intelligence. Either due to a divine cosmic being orchestrating a substratum of cosmic forces, or due to a phenomenon of cosmic intelligence, the entire creation occurred. Science, philosophy, spirituality, and psychology all have interest in what exists beyond materiality. Perhaps the concept of consciousness used by scientists, the concept of transcendence used by religions, and transformation used by psychology have a common denominator for transpersonal change
Pharmacist-led review sessions with medical students and their impact
Authors: R Bridges Diane , P Fiore Michael , Kerolos Mina M
Published: January 2023

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) called for a new emphasis on interprofessional approaches to medical education suggesting the ever challenging and complex needs of patients can best be addresses by healthcare professionals communicating and working together as members of an interprofessional healthcare team. A number of different articles are published on the effects a pharmacist can have on medical education in the clinical years. Few articles detail the effect pharmacists could have on medical students in their pre-clinical years. The purpose of this study was to determine if an interprofessional educational approach, defined as having a pharmacist-led pharmacology review session(s), can impact medical student attitudes towards pharmacists. A pre-post survey design using a reliable and validated tool was performed. This study supports, using trending data, the premise that interprofessional education can impact attitudes of healthcare students towards each other. Pharmacist educating medical students in pre-clinical years was shown to have an impact of medical students’ attitudes towards the role of pharmacist, especially in providing drug treatment decisions.
Distressed but Highly Satisfied: Professional and Personal Distress of Nepali Doctors
Authors: Adhikari Yubaraj , Senft Birgit
Published: January 2023

Background: This research studied the prevalence of professional and personal distress of Nepali doctors, and examined the impact of their professional quality of life (ProQOL) on their distress. Aim: To examine the situation of personal and professional distress and explore interrelationships between measures of ProQOL (burnout - BO, secondary traumatic stress - STS, and compassion satisfaction - CS) with personal distress (anxiety, depression and somatic burden) of Nepali doctors. Methods: A survey design was used to examine the personal and professional distress of doctors using an online and a paper-and-pencil survey with the use of Somatic Symptoms Scale (SSS-8), Hopkins Symptoms Checklist (HSCL-25) and Professional Quality of life Scale in Nepali (ProQOL5-N) tools. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques were used to measure the influence of professional distress on personal distress. Results: The prevalence of anxiety, depression, psychosomatic distress and suicide risks of Nepali doctors (N= 557) were 30.89 %, 25.41 %, 20.50% and 5.70% respectively. BO and STS scores showed moderate risks (BO = 95.25% and STS = 76.23 %), with just over 1% doctors at high risk for BO and STS (1.28% and 1.65% respectively). Nepali doctors were highly satisfied with their service (CS = 93.42%). The data on SEM showed a reasonably good fit between the STS and CS measures and levels of personal distress of the studied population, but BO could not be tested. A moderate but statistically significant positive effect of STS on personal distress, except psychosomatic distress, was found. The effect of CS on personal distress could not be determined. Conclusions: One-fifth of Nepali doctors had a high level of personal distress. The risk for BO and STS was moderate. It was found that Nepali doctors found highly satisfied with their service. The impact of professional distress on personal distress could not be fully determined
The psychodynamic clinic and the analysis of suffering at work
Authors: Porras Velásquez Nestor Raúl
Published: January 2023

The main objective of this reflection article is to present some basic ideas about the real, symbolic and imaginary possibilities of a psychodynamic clinic of work as a perspective of analysis of the subjective experience of suffering in contemporary work from the proposal of the French psychoanalyst Christophe Dejours, in order to contribute to the conceptual understanding and practical intervention of subjective suffering in work contexts
Assessing practice of essential new born care and associated factors among mothers who gave birth last 6 months in east Badewacho Woreda, Hadiyya Zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Lodebo Mengistu , Thomas Melese
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Globally, more than 2.7 million new-borns die before reaching neonatal age every year and most of the new born deaths occur at home. Half of these surprisingly occur within the first 24 h of delivery and 75% occur in the early neonatal period. Promotion of essential new-born care practice is one of a cheap approach to improve health outcomes of new-born babies. Thus, this study was aimed to assess essential new born care practice and associated factors among mothers who gave birth last 6 months in East Badewacho woreda, Hadiyya zone. Patient and methods: Community based cross sectional study design was done from March 1 to April 30, 2018. The sampled population were 399 mothers who gave live births within the last six months prior to actual data collection using multistage random sampling technique. Data was collected by using semi-structured questionnaire and entered in Epi-data version 3.1 then exported into SPSS version 21 for analysis. Binary logistic regression analysis with 95 % CI was carried out. Result: Less than half (34.1%) of the mothers were utilized essential new born care. Educational status of the husband [AOR=0.24,CI(0.089,0.64)] and [AOR=0.314,CI(0.126,0.78)], place of delivery [AOR=0.024,CI(0.009,0.068)] and knowledge on essential newborn care [AOR=2.03,CI(1.223,3.371) were significant predictors for utilization of essential newborn care. Conclusion: The study result revealed that practice of essential newborn care in East Badewacho Woreda was low. Therefore, enhance linkage of health centers with health posts to increase ANC, institutional delivery and PNC service utilization.
Cystic Hygroma: 3 case reports of head and neck cystic hygroma in neonates
Authors: Sacy Robert , Chamseddine Abbas , El Masri PGY Marwa
Published: January 2023

Objective: Congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, known as lymphatic lymphangiomas, are benign vascular tumors that are usually detected on prenatal ultrasound, and most commonly occur in the head and neck region. The aim of this paper it to report our experience with three cases of cystic hygromas along with a review of the literature. Materials and methods: Herein we present three cases of cystic hygroma detected within the neonatal period treated with ultrasound guided aspiration. Results: Following the procedure, two babies had recurrence of the lesion and then died secondary to cardiorespiratory failure. The third baby had many recurrences requiring repetitive aspiration, however, he was lost to follow up and no information is available on his current medical status. Conclusion: Different modalities of treatment have been used with variable results. However, surgical treatment remains the gold-standard of treatment.
Suitability mapping of solid waste disposal sites in Obio/Akpor local government area: rivers state of Nigeria
Authors: Promise I Eze , Gideon W Kaboufou , Ruth I Douglas
Published: January 2023

Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have constantly witnessed Rapid City growth and increased urbanization due to persistence rural-urban migration and the quest for human to meet their needs and wants. This has increased solid waste generation and unregulated dumping of solid wastes in unapproved sites. This prompted the need for this study which is aimed at mapping the suitability of solid waste sites in the study area with the objective of identifying the spatial locations and development of a database of suitability or otherwise of solid waste disposal sites. Ground survey and Geospatial techniques were utilized for data acquisition, manipulation and processing. Garmin 78csx GNSS receiver was used in observing the coordinates of ground positions of all solid waste disposal sites in the study area, the obtain coordinates were charted on the Google earth imagery (2022) and Open Street Map (OSM) (2022) to ensure the positions falls within the shape-file of the study area, On-Screen vectorization was perform using the point, line and polygon spatial tools in the QGIS 3.22 bialowieza software environment to determine the position and extent of solid waste sites under study. Proximity analysis was performed in QGIS environment for buffer of 200m, 500m and 1km to ascertain the suitability of solid waste collection centers and dumpsites base on global standard and proximity maps were produced. A total of (114) solid waste disposal sites were mapped, with (27) legal and (73) illegal collection points and (2) suitable and (12) unsuitable dumpsites respectively. The study also revealed that Elelenwo community in ward 6 has the highest (12) whereas Egbelu Ozodo community in ward 16 has the lowest (1) number of collection sites in the study area. Immediate review and enforcement of solid waste disposal and management laws is needed to forestall likely environmental hazards resulting from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the study area.
The short term assessment rehabilitation and reablement service (starrs); the impact on admission delay, length of stay, mortality and post-admission
Authors: Chua Eddy
Published: January 2023

Rapid Response Services have become common in the management of the frail older person in the community. There is some evidence that they may avoid inappropriate hospital admissions and may also be economically viable. However, there is little data on the mortality of patients whilst under the care of such teams and on the length of hospital stay when admitted. Aim: We examined a cohort of nearly 5000 patients over 1 year (January 2019 to December 2019). We reviewed mortality and mean length of stay (MOS) in those who required hospital admission at Day 1 (Day 1). We then compared this with the mortality and mean length of stay (MOS) in those who required admission whilst being managed by the Rapid Response STARRS Team (after Day1). Results: There were 4895 patients, of which 743 required hospital admission. Data were available on 516 patients. 237patients were admitted on Day 1(of which 18 died) and 279 after Day 1 (of which 14 died). There was no significant difference in the mortality between the two groups or difference in MOS. In patients who were discharged, the MOS in the after Day 1 group was significantly shorter than the Day 1 group. Conclusion: There was no difference in mortality between those admitted on Day 1 when compared to those admitted after Day 1. For those admitted and discharged, there was no evidence that STARRS management had prolonged the MOSin hospital.
Diagnosis of sarcopenia and nutritional intervention in the elderly: literature review
Authors: Debia  Nicole
Published: January 2023

Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disorder that affects the elderly, characterized by loss of muscle volume associated with loss of strength and performance, increasing the risk of fractures, falls, physical disability and mortality. The diagnosis includes DEXA, physical performance tests, anthropometric measurements as calf circumference and strength test using handgrip strenght that check muscle volume, it’s quality and the elderly mobility and balance hability. Nutritional intervention is an essential strategy in the control of sarcopenia and comprises the adequate energy and protein intake, in addition to vitamin D, primarily. In this context, this narrative review aimed to collect current information about the characteristics of sarcopenia, diagnosis methods and nutritional strategies for the treatment. Updates were searched in BVS, PubMed and SciELO databases, technical books, and Brazilian and international consensus. The structured content makes consultation and updating on sarcopenia easier, from diagnosis to the most relevant dietary recommendations for the treatment of the disease.
Mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients, influence of frailty and comorbidity
Authors: Fernandes João Pimenta
Published: January 2023

Background: Mortality in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) remains high, especially among the elderly with a higher burden of comorbidity and frailty. In this group, dialysis may not offer better survival compared to conservative management. Frailty defined by clinical frailty scale (CFS) and comorbidity by Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) are known independent predictors of mortality. Our aim was to compare which one had higher impact on early mortality in urgent-start hemodialysis patients. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients aged 65 years and over, who started hemodialysis as their first renal replacement therapy (RRT) between January 2014 and December 2020. CFS and mCCI, at time of HD start, were used to evaluate, respectively, frailty and comorbid disease burden. The primary outcome was death in the first 6 months of RRT. Results: During the study period 166 patients were included. The median age, at time of hemodialysis start, was 75 years ± 6.3 years. The mortality at 6 months was 19% (n=31). For both scales, the analysis of ROC curve, stablished the optimal cut-off to predict the event death at first 6 months as ≥ 5points. The performance of CFS was superior to the mCCI, in fact, the area under the curve was significantly higher in CFS (0.739) versus the mCCI (0.620). A CFS≥5 had a sensitivity/specificity of 94%/44% in prediction the primary outcome. On the other hand, a mCCI≥5 predicts the same outcome with a sensitivity/specificity of 26%/88%. The diagnostic odds ratio for CFS≥5 was 11.6, compared to only 2.7 for mCCI≥5. Lastly, we constructed a model in which both scores interacted (as categorical variables), which after multivariable adjustment showed that mCCI/CFS <5/≥5 and ≥5/≥5 were independent predictors of mortality (HR=7.06; P=0.017; HR=10.708; P=0.002; respectively). Interestingly, no events were observed in the mCCI≥5/CFS<5 group. Conclusions: In this cohort of urgent-start incident HD patients, frailty defined by CFS was a stronger predictor of mortality than comorbidity defined by CCI.
Music to combat stress during the pandemic: brief theoretical review
Authors: Carrasco Ana Mercedes Vernia
Published: January 2023

Music, every day more, is used for quality of life. In recent years we have attended projects and experiences where music is used as therapy, in hospitals, in residences for the elderly people etc. In addition, music is used in education, to improve concentration, strengthen memory, facilitate communication skills and body expression, and even to relax students. The situation caused by COVID-19 has generated an increase in stress and poor quality of life in all people, regardless of age, however, this work focuses on the quality of life of adults and older people. This manuscript is a literature review. In this proposal includes articles and other documents that show the importance of music during confinement and the need to promote musical education and training in both young people, adults and elderly people. The methodology used combines qualitative and quantitative data. The results respond, through the selected articles, to the need to include music as a tool for quality of life. The conclusions point out the need to continue researching in this line of action that unites music and health.
Magnetic bed for the treatment of different somatic diseases: design and simulation
Authors: Mesa Torres Leonardo , García Rodriguez Jorge Luis , Bordelois Cayamo Alejandro Alberto
Published: January 2023

At present, sports injuries that occur during the practice of a sport or physical exercise are becoming more and more common, due to a series of predisposing factors that make an individual more susceptible to suffer these injuries. In Cuba there is a high prevalence of articular affections of knees and ankles, with a high prevalence in people older than 60 years; in the province of Santiago de Cuba 45% of the total number of consultations correspond to soft tissue injuries. One of the applications of the electromagnetic field is in the treatment of different pathologies of the osteomuscular system (Soma). The objective of this work lies in the design of a magnetic bed with permanent magnets, in analogy to a circular Halbach type configuration for the treatment of different diseases of the soma, which consists of three main parts: the magnetic system, which generates magnetic induction for therapeutic purposes, the opening and closing system of the magnetic system, which allows the radial variation of the magnetic system and the patient-support bed system, which allows the positioning of the patient in the treatment area. The principle of operation is that the therapist selects the induction of the magnetic field and the homogeneity of the magnetic field, depending on the pathology(s) to be treated, through a software that controls the movement of the opening and closing system of the magnetic system and the patient-bed support system, which is coupled to a stepper motor reducer that ensures a precise and accurate positioning of the sample (or patient) according to the area to be treated, which allows more than 80% effectiveness of the therapy with respect to conventional treatment.
Respiratory symptoms and associated factors among motorcycle taxi driver in Ubungo municipality, Dar Es salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Shabani Saumu , Henry Mamuya Simon
Published: January 2023

Background: Motorcycle taxis have arisen as a key feature of rural and urban transport services. It is among occupation in which workers are highly exposed to ambient air pollutants and probably make them to be susceptible in developing respiratory diseases. Objective: To determine prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the associated factors among motorcycle taxi drivers in Ubungo municipality. Materials and methods: The study design was descriptive cross sectional study conducted from March to July 2018. Multistage sampling technique was used to obtain sample of 200 motorcycle taxi drivers and 100 office attendants. A modified British medical research council questionnaire and personal sampling pump (SKC Sidekick pump) were used for data collection. Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science software22versions. Results: Motorcycle taxi drivers had personal exposure to geometric mean dust concentration 1.60 mg/m3 (SD=2.12) while office attendants had 0.071 mg/m3 (SD=1.26) for eight hours, which was less than TLV according to the ACGIH. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms were reported to be higher among motorcycle taxi drivers compared to office attendants for all symptoms and the differences were statistically significant at P-value <0.001, where morning cough (55.5% vs. 27%); cough last for three months yearly (26% vs 2%); phlegm (53.2% vs 15%), phlegm last for three months yearly (23% vs.0%) wheezing (29% vs 2%) and shortness of breath (47.7% vs. 16%). Work duration was the factor significantly associated with cough, cough last for three months, phlegm and shortness of breath among motorcycle taxi drivers. Conclusion: Prevalence of the respiratory health symptoms was higher among motorcycle taxi drivers than the control. Working as motorcycle taxi driver for four years and above is a risk factorfor developing respiratory health problems.
Assessment and development of carbonaceous soot from wood burning process: adsorption, kinetics and thermodynamics study for Rhodamine B dye
Authors: Hussain Shah
Published: January 2023

Carbon based materials have acquired pivotal importance in the recent era for the removal of pollutants from the effluents. In this study, wooden soot (WS) obtained from wood burning has been utilized as an adsorbent for the removal of Rhodamine B dye (RB). The adsorption of RB on WS was studied as function of the contact time, concentration, and temperature. The amount of dye adsorbed onto the WS increased with the increase in the contact time, concentration and temperature. The adsorption data fitted well in Langmuir and Freundlich models with comparatively greater R2 value for the Langmuir model. Adsorption data followed the pseudo second order kinetics. The uptake of dye by the adsorbent was 238 mg/g. The various Thermodynamic parameters such as ∆Ho­, ∆So and ∆Go were studied which indicated that the adsorption of RB on WS adsorbent remained a spontaneous endothermic process. The surface morphology was studied through FESEM before and after the adsorption of RB, which indicated accumulation of dye on to the small pores. The functional group analysis was performed through FT-IR which indicated a clear change at 2360 cm-1 after the adsorption which confirmed the adsorption phenomena. The pore size, pore volume and pore diameter were 47.44 m2/g, 0.07 cm3/g and 35.23 A0 respectively. This study will highly acknowledge the use of low cost adsorbent materials for the environmental remediation.
Advantages of Web-based Rehabilitation
Authors: Soyuer Ferhan
Published: January 2023

Web-based rehabilitation is defined as a set of tools, procedures and protocols to remotely enable the rehabilitation process. The importance of web-based rehabilitation emerges in in-hospital rehabilitation interventions and management of patients in the acute phase of the disease, as well as in the remote management of individuals with chronic health problems. As an alternative to traditional face to face treatment methods and a low cost rehabilitation option, it is increasing rapidly.
Apparent digestibility of dry matter and apparent digestible energy of native fruits consumed by tepezcuintles (cuniculuspaca) in captivity
Authors: Montes-Pérez Rubén Cornelio , Méndez-Castillo Pablo Luis , Ku- Vera Juan
Published: January 2023

Eight adult male tepezcuintles (Cuniculus paca) were subjected to consumption tests of orange fruit (Cítrus sinensis), corn (Zea mays), papaya (Carica papaya) and Huaya (Talisia olivaeformis), to measure the apparent digestibility of dry matter (ADDM) and digestible apparent energy (ADE). The tepezcuintles were fed for periods of seven days with each food. Food consumption and feces production were measured during each period. The results showed that the tepezcuintles presented ADDM values from 81.1 to 97.5% with significant differences (P <0.05) and the ADE was from 74.6 to 92.7%. A simple linear regression model was fitted between ADDM and ADE of the four foods (P <0.05, R2 = 90.76). It is concluded that specimens of C. paca in captivity show high ADDM and ADE through a direct and significant relationship between both, with fruits of the four native plant species.
Problems with working with acrylic resins-letter
Authors: Raszewski Zbigniew
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to introduce dentists and dental technicians to the possible stages of formation of troubles during the work and the fabrication of removable dentures. Based on 20 years of experience, author would like to share with readers this experiences, thoughts and conversations with various people about acrylic resins. If you have ever had problems such as porosity, discoloration or falling out teeth with a finished acrylic denture, this article will help you to follow through the different stages of work and find out what needs to be corrected and that there is no need to repair a new denture. Conclusion:A necessary condition for the production of a suitable acrylic denture is to strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Current physiotherapy approaches in lumbal disc herniation
Authors: Soyuer Ferhan
Published: January 2023

In lumbal disc herniation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications should be planned depending on the patient's symptoms. There are various physiotherapy approaches. Therefore, applications should be investigated in terms of patient's suitability for treatment, indications and contraindications. The acute, subacute or chronic stage of the disease should not be overlooked in the treatment program. In this short review, physiotherapy approaches with high evidence value are explained.
Apply mathematical modeling in steam education at high schools
Authors: Viet Cuong Tran , Hong Quang Le , Trung Tinh Tran
Published: January 2023

In mathematics instruction, mathematical models are one of the powerful tools for promoting effective learning. However, it must be used properly. Teachers need to use mathematical models as part of their teaching methods. STEAM education represents a paradigm shift from a traditional education based on standardized test scores to modern ideas that focus on the valuation of learning process. In essence, we allow our students to be wrong, try many ideas, listen to alternative ideas and create a knowledge base that can be applied to real life. In this paper, the researcher studied the application of modeling in STEAM education projects.
Experience of youth in the National Senior Certificate second chance matric re-write programme
Authors: Mokalake Maria Mamolifi 
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the experiences of young people who had participated in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Second Chance Programme previously offered by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and handed over to the Department of Basic Education (DBE)4 in 2016. Second chance education is based on the idea that ‘through an organised structure an individual can actualise an educational opportunity missed or failed the first time around. The study applied the techniques of qualitative methodology and was undertaken in the West Rand, Gauteng in South Africa. It was found that the programme had assisted many young people who otherwise would not have been empowered was it not for this second chance to broaden their academic horizon. This study recommended that the programme be continued by the Department of Basic Education which terminated it two years ago.
Changes in the structure of objective indicators of the quality of life during the COVID19 pandemic
Authors: Mihăilescu Adina
Published: January 2023

Alleviating poverty in a society produces lasting consequences in the sphere of human development. The methods used to measure poverty start from the definition of a demarcation line between the poorest and the least poor. Individuals or families benefiting from a standard of living located below this demarcation line, conventionally called the poverty line, are considered poor. A standard of living lower than a socially acceptable minimum implies a reduction of the individual's independence in the society of which he is a part and his inability to overcome the respective situation, at which point the state must intervene through public policies to help the individual and his family to get out from that situation. Also, not covering the minimum standard of living accepted in the respective society leads to the social exclusion of those people, increasing the risk of falling into poverty.