bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POR UMA MATEMÁTICA LUDICAMENTE INSPIRADA: O VIVENCIAR DE UMA AÇÃO EXTENSIONISTA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Silva Américo Junior Nunes da , Santos Géssica Oliveira dos
Published: December 2023

A Matemática é um componente curricular fundamental no percurso escolar, tornando-se essencial, sobretudo, por sua relação com o cotidiano e pela possibilidade de desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências relevantes para a vida dos alunos. Dito isto e dada a dimensão dessa responsabilidade, objetiva-se, com este texto, refletir acerca das experiências vivenciadas durante uma oficina pedagógica, parte de um projeto de extensão junto a comunidade escolar, realizada no 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola pública do Território de Identidade Piemonte Norte do Itapicuru, na Bahia. O crescimento da demanda por educação em Matemática tem estimulado o desenvolvimento de oficinas para o ensino de conteúdos matemáticos de maneira potencialmente lúdica, contribuindo para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, sobretudo no que tange ao desenvolvimento do raciocínio matemático. Esta iniciativa, financiada pelo Programa Afirmativa, da Universidade do Estado da Bahia, e vinculada ao Laboratório de Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação Matemática (LEPEM/CNPq), buscou estimular o pensamento criativo, a curiosidade e o interesse dos alunos sobre as quatro operações, recorrendo a jogos e materiais manipuláveis. Por meio das experiências vivenciadas durante a oficina, foi possível perceber que a utilização de jogos e outros materiais manipuláveis potencialmente lúdicos contribuíram significativamente para a aprendizagem matemática dos alunos. Importante que os cursos repensem o lugar da extensão universitária em seus currículos, algo possibilitado, também, pelo movimento de curricularização da extensão. Envolver-se com a comunidade, em nosso caso a comunidade escolar, desde o início do curso de licenciatura, contribuiu para uma imersão antecipada ao “chão da escola”, apropriando-se e buscando estratégias para sanar as diversas problemáticas existentes; algo que corrobora para a constituição da identidade docente.
PERAMALAN INDEKS HARGA PROPERTI RESIDENSIAL DI KOTA BANDUNG TAHUN 2023
Authors: Savitri Nurain Fatma , Nasrudin Nasrudin
Published: December 2023

Properti residensial atau rumah merupakan kebutuhan dasar bagi manusia. Peningkatan jumlah penduduk menyebabkan kebutuhan akan properti residensial juga meningkat. Karena ketersediaan tidak bertambah sementara permintaan semakin tinggi, maka terjadilah kelangkaan yang menyebabkan harga properti terutama rumah mengalami kenaikan. Properti residensial tak hanya digunakan sebagai kebutuhan, namun juga dapat digunakan sebagai investasi. Sehingga penting bagi pemegang kebijakan dan para developer perumahan serta masyarakat untuk mengetahui kondisi sektor properti khususnya properti residensial pada masa sekarang dan masa yang akan datang. Properti residensial terbagi menjadi tiga tipe berdasarkan luas tanah, yaitu tipe kecil, tipe menengah, dan tipe besar. Indeks Harga Properti Residensial merupakan salah satu indikator ekonomi yang memberikan informasi mengenai perkembangan properti residensial baik secara triwulan berjalan maupun triwulan yang akan datang. Data IHPR diperoleh dari Survei Harga Properti Residensial yang dilakukan oleh Bank Indonesia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meramalkan nilai indeks harga properti residensial di Kota Bandung. Menerapkan metode peramalan ARIMA, penelitian ini mendapat hasil bahwa nilai IHPR di Kota Bandung periode triwulan I 2023 hingga triwulan IV 2023 diprediksi mengalami kenaikan, sehingga diketahui bahwa sektor properti residensial di Kota Bandung bergerak ke arah yang positif.
PENGARUH KUALITAS UDARA AMBIEN TERHADAP KELUHAN SUBJEKTIF GANGGUAN PERNAPASAN SEBAGAI BAHAN KEBIJAKAN PENGELOLAAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP
Authors: Amirullah Arul , Muhlisin Muhlisin , Akbari Tauny
Published: December 2023

Aktivitas transportasi di Terminal Kadu Agung Mandala berpotensi menghasilkan emisi berbahaya bagi kesehatan pernapasan masyarakat pengguna terminal. Sehingga, diperlukan kebijakan dalam pengendalian kualitas udara ambien agar tidak berdampak terhadap gangguan pernapasan masyarakat pengguna terminal. Penelitian ini bertujuan  menganalisis kualitas udara ambien (SO2 dan NO2), tingkat keluhan subjektif gangguan pernapasan serta pengaruh kualitas udara ambien terhadap keluhan gangguan pernapasan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini yaitu masyarakat pengguna terminal dan jumlah sampel yang diambil dengan purposive sampling sebanyak 45 responden. Pengukuran kualitas udara ambien (SO2 dan NO2) dilakukan satu kali pada tiga titik lokasi terminal. Hasil penelitian yaitu kualitas udara ambien parameter SO2 yakni 23,1 µg/Nm3 dan NO2 yakni 14,17 µg/Nm3 masih berada di bawah baku mutu. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sebanyak 77,1% atau 34 masyarakat pengguna mengalami keluhan subjektif gangguan pernapasan. Meskipun jumlah konsentrasi polutan di bawah baku mutu. Tetapi pengaruh  SO2   sebesar 23,1  µg/m3  berada pada konsentrasi yang menyebabkan   iritasi tenggorokan, iritasi mata, dan batuk. Pengaruh NO2  sebesar 14,17  µg/m3  berada pada konsentrasi yang menyebabkan  iritasi tenggorokan dan batuk. Kebijakan pengendalian kualitas udara ambien dilakukan dengan  melakukan pemantauan kualitas udara ambien dan gas emisi karbon, perluasan wilayah ruang terbuka hijau serta pengawasan terhadap uji kir dan spot check terhadap kendaraan bermotor guna memenuhi standar emisi gas buang.
Work related musculoskeletal disorders in school teachers: risk factors, prevalence, and association with health-related quality of life in Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Almarashda Alyazia Obaid Hassan Khudoum , Bairapareddy Kalyana Chakravarthy , Kim Meeyoung
Published: December 2023

Introduction. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain (MSP) and correlations between associated risk factors, physical activity levels, stress, and quality of life among schoolteachers in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study using SPSS version 23.0 for the statistical analysis, was conducted using the Shapiro–Wilk test, independent t-test and one-way ANOVA test to compare the quality of life scores and stress level scores based on variables.
Results. In total, 342 teachers working in private and public schools were recruited. Our results showed a high prevalence of MSP among teachers. The most reported areas were the lower back, shoulder, and neck, followed by the upper back. The suggested causes are long hours spent on devices, as the average hours spent on devices range from 6 to 9 hours, heavy load of teaching from 16 to 30 classes per week, old age in most participants (35 years and above), and low physical activity. Moreover, quality of life is low among teachers with known chronic medical conditions and teachers working in private schools. Stress was moderate when all variables were tested.
Conclusion. Work-related MSP are highly prevalent among schoolteachers in the UAE. A high prevalence is associated with older age, longer teaching hours, higher teaching load, poor quality of life, and moderate stress.
High intensity laser therapy versus radial shock wave therapy in treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome
Authors: Mahmoud Hend Mohamed , Abdelsalam Mohammed Shawki , Ayad Khaled E , Faggal Mona S
Published: December 2023

Background. Shoulder pain is very common problem in medical practice, ranked third after lower back and neck issues. Shoulder impingement syndrome is thought to be the most common reason for shoulder pain. It accounts for around 44% to 65% of all shoulder problems. Purpose. to compare between the effects of High Intensity Laser Therapy versus Radial Shock Wave Therapy in treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome. Methods. 45 patients were randomly enrolled into three equal groups. Group A (n = 15) received HILT plus conventional physical therapy program, Group B (n = 15) received RSWT plus the same conventional physical therapy program, and Group C (n = 15) received a conventional physical therapy program. The assessment were conducted pre and post treatment using the Visual Analogue Scale, Shoulder pain and disability index and electro goniometer to active shoulder flexion and abduction range of motion. Results. MANOVA test demonstrated a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in VAS and SPADI and a significant (P < 0.05) increase in shoulder flexion and abduction ROM in the three groups. VAS, SPADI, shoulder flexion, abduction ROM revealed that there was more improvement in-group A (P < 0.05). Conclusion: HILT showed a superior effect compared with RSWT on pain, function and shoulder flexion and abduction ROM in treatment of SIS.
The usage of physiotherapeutic ozone therapy in periodontal and oral mucosal diseases – a review of the literature, supported by own observations
Authors: Masłyk Diana , Mazurek-Mocho Małgorzata , Barczyk Izabela , Walczuk Natalia , Rusińska Angelika , Sadowska Natalia , Pawlak Maria , Lietz-Kijak Danuta
Published: December 2023

Introduction. The usage of innovative therapeutic methods in the field of dentistry is con-stantly being researched with a goal to find an effective and safe strategies for the treatment of periodontal and oral mucosal diseases. In recent years, ozone therapy has become a subject of increased interest due to its potential benefits in the field of dental therapy. Ozone, the triatomic gas of oxygen, has gained prominence as an alternative form of therapy that can affect pathological changes within the oral cavity given its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Purpose of the study. The aim of this literature review is to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone therapy in dental treatment, with particular emphasis on the effect on periodontal and oral mucosal diseases, as well as tissue regeneration and reduction of pathogenic microorgan-isms within the oral cavity.
Materials and methods. A systematic review of international literature published between 2000 and 2023 was conducted. This analysis included electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar and EBSCO with the intention to collect and examine research findings. The selection of scientific papers was made taking into account the diversity of topics, methodological rigor and adherence to the principles of research ethics. In order to identify publications that met the established selection criteria, a multi-stage evaluating process was used, subjecting the chosen papers to critical evaluation.
Conclusions. The usage of ozone therapy is a vast field of scientific research, subject to con-tinuous analysis, where the results are not always unanimous. In recent years, there has been noted a significant involvement of ozone (O3) in the field of periodontics and other dental disciplines. The effects of ozone and its therapeutic potential are a subject of detailed scientific research aimed at understanding the biological mechanisms and confirming the effectiveness of this form of therapy.
Effects of prenatal stress on infant motor development
Authors: Franecka Martyna , Domagalska-Szopa Małgorzata , Szopa Andrzej
Published: December 2023

Introduction. The study aimed to investigate the correlation between prenatal maternal stress (PMS) experienced by women during pregnancy and perinatal risk factors and infant motor development, as assessed by the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS).
Aim of the study It was hypothesised that infants born to mothers who experienced PMS have lower levels of motor development during their first year of life compared to infants of mothers who did not experience PMS.
Material and methodology. The test was conducted on 171 women and their 179 children. The subjects were divided into two groups: 1) mothers who experienced PMS and 2) mothers who did not experience PMS. The same key was applied to divide the study infants into two subgroups: 1) infants of women experiencing PMS and 2) infants of women not experiencing PMS. Each infant was assessed using the standardised AIMS tool.
Results. The study results suggest that infants of mothers experiencing PMS score lower on neurodevelopmental assessments, persisting at least 12 months after birth, than infants of mothers not experiencing PMS. Moreover, a correlation was demonstrated between stress during pregnancy and factors such as gestational age, mode of delivery, birth weight, and Apgar scores.
Conclusions. Stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy can affect motor development in infancy. Also, perinatal factors such as the week and type of labour, birth weight, and Apgar score should not be underestimated.
Series of exercise therapy in order to make the medial longitudinal arch in changing flat foot conditions, systematic literature review
Authors: Abdul Rachman Ridwan , Suherman Wawan Sundawan , Sandra Budi Calamita , Nasrulloh Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Flat foot is a condition in which the foot has no or less arch in the arches longitudinal medial that cause the footprints become flatter than usual or seem to appears have no arch. Arches longitudinal medial is one of the pedis arches which plays an important role in the support and balance of the foot when walking. If this part becomes flat and being ignored, it will cause the limitation of walking activities, muscle imbalance, the changes of body alignment, and it can cause a risk of injury to someone as well. The aim of this paper is to identify whether the series of exercise therapy in order to make the Medial Longitudinal Arch in changing Flat Foot Conditions is an appropriate exercise method that can be carried out. This research is using the systematic literature review method with preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analytic. The data that is used in the article’s findings in Sinta accredited journals is Google Scholar & Pubmed. The articles searched were based on the keywords, in which flat foot exercise therapy and changes in arches longitudinal medial, then being filtered based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was 6 out of 20 articles were used as the main source in this study. The first finding of this research shows that a series of strengthening exercises such as tower curl exercise, heel raises exercise, short foot exercise, strengthening Ball Roll Exercise, calf stretch, and towel stretch can provide a curving effect or additional of the arches longitudinal medial on the flat foot. The second finding of this research is that providing training with the addition of kinesio tapping can improve postural control, increase proprioception, and increase static stability in the intrinsic muscles of the foot.
Effectiveness of mirror therapy for amputation patients at National Authority of Prosthesis and Orthosis in Sudan
Authors: Bushra Nema , Francis Roula , Abdelnour Hassan , Bleedy Nermeen
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Mirror Therapy (MT) seems to be a promising strategy in amputation rehabilitation by creating a visual representation of the missing limb. The study exploring the effect of MT and conventional rehabilitation in the treatment of post-amputation phantom lower limp pain in National Authority of Prosthesis and Orthosis (NAPO). Method. An experimental study was done on 20 patients that were found for the study (these were the only available cases with phantom lower limb pain), was divided into: Group (A) conventional rehabilitation, Group (B) MT, 10 patients were selected randomly in each group. Questioner with sixteen close end questions was distributed to the patients of the two groups for post rehabilitation assessment to reassess the effect of each treatment for post amputated phantom lower limp pain. Results. There were 50% of the participants were above 60 years old and 60% of participants had Trans – Femoral amputation. Diabetic was the major cause of Amputation (55%). According to participants perception, 40% of participants undergone MT thing it is effective in reducing phantom lower pain while only 10% of participants undergone conventional therapy think it is effective in reducing phantom lower pain. Conclusion. As known, diabetes is still the major cause of lower limb amputation in Sudan. Both conventional therapy and MT are found to be effective in the treatment of phantom lower limb pain, but MT is shown to be more effective compared to conventional therapy.
Effectiveness of early intervention on developmental milestones among early-term babies
Authors: Gayathri K C , Subramanian Shenbaga Sundaram , Mohan Sangeetha , Altaim Thamer A. , Thanigachalam Kumaran , Elgendy Salwa Roushdy , Saicheethra Saicheethra , Senthil P. , Gaowgzeh Riziq Allah
Published: December 2023

Background. Developmental delay is the delayed milestone compared with peers. This pilot study aims to investigate the effect of early intervention on developmental delay among early‑term babies and infants aged three months. The study will utilize two widely recognized assessment tools, the Bayley Scale and the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) Scale, to evaluate the developmental progress of the participants. The intervention will be provided for three months, and the study will examine the outcomes post‑intervention. Methods. This study is one of the perspective, experimental, single‑blinded, randomized control trials, and multi‑center hospital‑based outpatient department studies. Children who were visited and recruited from the outpatient department were assessed for developmental delay using DDST and Bayley scores. A total of 50 babies were chosen based on the inclusion criteria and then randomized into two groups. The control group with parental education and the experimental group were given early intervention. Assessment was done at 3‑months and post‑test on completion of 6 months. According to the Bayley score, and the data were analyzed.
Results. According to the pilot study, the SPSS pre‑ and post‑values shows a significant difference in the gross motor functions of 14.10 ± 1.79, fine motor functions 7.90 ± 0.316, and cognitive functions 13.60 ± 0.516. This showed that the experimental group is significantly improved. Conclusion. This study showed that early‑term babies also have chances of developmental delay, and that early intervention for overcoming developmental delay is effective.
ÇALIŞMA SERMAYESİ YÖNETİMİNİN FİRMA KÂRLILIĞINA ETKİSİ: BORSA İSTANBUL ANA METAL SANAYİ SEKTÖRÜ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: SERİNOĞLU Sıddık , GÜÇLÜ Fatih
Published: December 2023

İşletmelerin likit varlık kalemlerinden oluşan çalışma sermayesinin yönetimi, işletmelerin faaliyetlerini kesintisiz sürdürebilmesi, finansal açıdan güçlü kalabilmesi ve kârlılığın sağlanabilmesi açısından büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu araştırmada, Borsa İstanbul ana metal sanayi sektöründe faaliyet gösteren şirketlerin çalışma sermayesi yönetimleri ile kârlılıkları arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın amacı, çalışma sermayesi yönetiminin işletme kârlılığı üzerine etkisi ile hangi çalışma sermayesi unsurlarının kârlılık üzerinde etkili olduğunun ve etkinin yönünün tespit edilmesidir. Araştırmada panel veri regresyon analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda iki adet ampirik model kurulmuştur. Modellerden ilkinde kârlılığı temsil eden bağımlı değişken aktif kârlılığı, ikincisinde ise özkaynak kârlılığı olarak belirlenmiştir. Modellerdeki bağımsız değişkenler ise ticari alacak tahsil süresi, stok tutma süresi, çalışma sermayesi yatırım politikaları, cari oran, nakit oranı, stok bağımlılık oranı ve işletme sermayesi devir hızıdır. Araştırmada kullanılan veri, Borsa İstanbul’da (BIST) işlem gören ve ana metal sanayi sektöründe faaliyet gösteren 23 firmadan 19’una ait 1994 – 2021 yıllarını kapsayan ve yıllık finansal tablo verilerini içeren dengesiz panel veri setinden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre, Model 1 için yapılan regresyon analizinde bağımsız değişkenlerden stok tutma süresi, cari oran ve stok bağımlılık oranı ile aktif kârlılığı arasında anlamlı bir ilişkinin varlığı tespit edilmiştir. Cari oran ile aktif kârlılığı arasında pozitif bir ilişki varken, stok tutma süresi ve stok bağımlılık oranı ile aktif kârlılığı arasındaki ilişki ise negatif yönlüdür. Diğer bağımsız değişkenler ile aktif kârlılığı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki yoktur. Model 2 için yapılan regresyon analizi sonuçları incelendiğinde ise stok tutma süresi, nakit oranı ve stok bağımlılık oranı ile özkaynak kârlılığı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Her üç bağımsız değişken ile özkaynak kârlılığı arasındaki ilişki negatif yönlüdür. Diğer değişkenler ile aktif kârlılığı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilememiştir.
TÜKETİCİ DAVRANIŞLARININ DAVRANIŞSAL İKTİSAT ÖZELİNDE KAVRAMSAL AÇIDAN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ŞEKER Mustafa
Published: December 2023

Son yıllarda iktisat biliminde sıkça kullanılan bir alt bilim olan davranışsal iktisat, bireylerin tüketim kararları vermesinde hangi faktörlerin etkili olduğu ve tüketicilerin tüketim kararları alırken rasyonel olmadığı konusunu ele alır. Bu doğrultuda Klasik iktisadın özünü oluşturan Homo-economics kavramına yeni bir boyut kazandırarak bireylerin her zaman rasyonel olmayacağını söylemektedir. Bu doğrultuda davranışsal iktisat bireylerin karar verme sürecinde psikolojik, sosyolojik, kültürel vb. gibi durumlarında dikkate alarak her zaman doğru kararlar veremeyeceğini söylemektedir. Bu çalışma iktisat ve psikoloji arasındaki ilişkinin geleneksel iktisat bağlamında benzer ve farklı özellikleri dikkate alınarak açıklanacaktır.
ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN İSLAMİ FİNANSAL OKURYAZARLIĞI ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: KOHISTANI Muhammad Noman , ECE ÇOKMUTLU Meltem
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma lisans düzeyinde eğitim alan öğrenciler üzerinde İslami Finansal Okuryazarlık (İFO) kültür düzeyini ve bu kültürü etkileyen psikolojik faktörleri tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada bir “İslami Finansal Okuryazarlık “Ölçeği” üzerinden Karabük Üniversitesi İşletme Fakültesi’nde anket yöntemi ile veri toplama işlemi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bağımsız örneklem t testi, Anova, Games-Howell ve Horchberg’s GT2 post-hoc analizleri ve Pearson korelasyon testi analizde kullanılan yöntemlerdir. Araştırma bulguları incelendiğinde İFO alt kriterlerinden dindarlık boyutunun en yüksek puana sahip olduğu görülmüştür. En düşük puana sahip boyut ise çaresizlik boyutunda gerçekleşmiştir.
TCMB BİLANÇOSU VE REZERVLERİN GELİŞİMİ, EYLÜL 2021-EYLÜL 2023
Authors: KARTAL Fikret
Published: December 2023

TCMB, izlemekte olduğu enflasyon hedeflemesine dayalı geleneksel merkez bankacılığından yeni bir güzergâha 2021 yılında yönelmiştir. Politika faizinin enflasyon gelişmelerinden bağımsız olarak düşürülmeye başlandığı Eylül 2021 ayı geleneksel olmayan politikaların başlangıcı kabul edilmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı; farklı politikaların izlendiği Eylül 2021-Haziran 2023 dönemi ve geleneksel politikalara dönüşün başlatıldığı Haziran-Eylül 2023 döneminde TCMB analitik bilançosunun ve rezervlerin hangi yönde şekillendiğini açıklamaktır. Aktif-pasif gelişimi ve rezervlerdeki değişim üzerinden döviz varlık ve yükümlülüklerin yönetilme gücü ve TL likiditeyi yönlendirebilme kabiliyeti değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçları, incelenen dönemde dış varlıkların bilanço payının keskin şekilde azalarak aktif kalitesinde aşınmaya neden olunduğu ve rezervlerde kayıp yaşandığını göstermektedir. Bilançoda dış varlıkların payı %87,6’dan %69,5’a, döviz yükümlülüklerinin payı %74,7’den %71,6’ya gerilemiştir. Eylül 2021-Haziran 2023 döneminde, KKM hesapları kaynaklı tahmini 74 milyar USD’lik döviz girişine rağmen, brüt rezervler 13,5 milyar USD, net rezervler 20 milyar USD, swap hariç net rezervler 11,5 milyar USD, swap-KKM sonrası net rezervler 85,8 milyar USD azalmıştır.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Menyusui Tentang Manfaat Menyusui Bagi Bayi Dan Ibu Di Desa Binaan ASI Desa Karang Anyar Lampung Selatan
Authors: Septiani Ranny , Marlina Marlina , Pranajaya R. , Rohayani Sadewi , Widuri Elisabeth
Published: December 2023

Resolusi World Health Assembly (WHA) No: 55.25 tahun 2002 tentang Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding merekomendasikan pola makan terbaik untuk bayi dan anak sampai usia 2 (dua) tahun, yaitu: 1) inisiasi menyusu dini (segera pasca lahir, sebelum usia 60 menit); 2) memberikan ASI secara eksklusif kepada bayi sejak lahir sampai usia 6 bulan; 3) mulai memberikan makanan pendamping ASI sejak bayi berusia 6 bulan; dan 4) meneruskan pemberian ASI sampai anak berusia dua tahun atau lebih, bahkan makanan bayi sampai usia 3 tahun harus diamankan. Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan pada ibu menyusui tentang manfaat ASI bagi Bayi dan Ibu Menyusui, untuk meningkatkan motivasi dalam menyusui sehingga kualitas dan kuantitas dalam pemberian ASI bisa meningkat. Materi diberikan dengan menggunakan media visual dan leaflet dengan metode ceramah, diskusi dan brainstorming tentang Manfaat ASI untuk Bayi dan bagaiman manfaat Menyusui bagi Ibu. Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah tersosialisasi dan terlaksananya edukasi tentang manfaat ASI untuk Bayi, yang merupakan makanan terbaik utk Bayi dan untuk ibu menyusui di wilayah kerja puskesmas karang anyar, dengan indikator meningkatnya pengetahuan ibu menyusui tentang Manfaat ASI secara langsung maupun jangka panjang untuk Bayi dan Ibu di wilayah kerja puskesmas Karang Anyar.
THE EXTENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND THE SCOPE OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH PROMOTION INTERVENTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: ALNassar Noura Khaled Nassar
Published: December 2023

Childhood obesity is a concerning trend and represents one of the most significant challenges to public health worldwide. Childhood obesity in Saudi Arabia has become a significant concern for scholars and healthcare professionals. An extensive amount of research has been conducted to identify the most effective interventions to prevent childhood obesity in light of its prevalence, health consequences, and associated costs. Studies indicate that identifying and addressing obesity-related behaviours can be valuable for developing and implementing effective interventions and prevention measures to mitigate childhood obesity in Saudi Arabia. It has been shown that obesity-related behaviours can be changed through school-based health promotion interventions. Therefore, the present review summarises the current evidence on childhood obesity, including its prevalence, health consequences, and obesity-related behaviours in children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia. In addition, it aimed to determine the scope of school-based health promotion efforts in Saudi schools to reduce childhood obesity. Keywords: Childhood Obesity, Overweight, Children, Adolescence, Health Promotion, School, Saudi Arabia
Grief Unites Us
Authors: Bahjat Safaa
Published: December 2023

While the bombing of Gaza and the resulting loss of civilians continues, I urge the international community to stop the war now, protect civilians (including health-care workers), lift the 16-year blockade on Gaza immediately, and allow international aid to enter Gaza to support the health-care system that has already collapsed.
Patient's Perspective for their Non-Urgent Presentations to the Emergency Department in Najran City
Authors: Alkhaywani Faisal Hussein , Alsalah Ali Yahia Ali , Alsalah Hassan Yahia Ali , Al-Khaiwani Ali Muhammad Yahya , Alqanas Tareq Husain , Almurdef Ali Naser , Al daghman Saud Daghman Hussain , Al Zaman Hamad Mahdi Ali , Alqarni Atheer Abdullah
Published: December 2023

Aim of Study: To explore patients’ perspectives regarding the reasons why some less urgent, or non-urgent patients prefer to attend emergency departments (EDs) instead of using other more appropriate healthcare services. Methods: This study followed a quantitative cross-sectional design. The study obtained and analyzed emergency attendance data from King Khalid Hospital, Najran City. A study questionnaire was designed by the researcher to interview 400 ED patients, who inappropriately attended the ED, to identify the reasons for their inappropriate attendance to the ED. Data collection was performed during the period of two months (November-December, 2022) to explore the proportions of different attendances that were deemed inappropriate according to the hospital’s followed triage system. The interviews were conducted with the non-urgent and less urgent patients during their waiting times. Results: The age of 18.3% of patients were <30 years old, while 28.5% were 30-39 years old. More than half of the participants’ visits were non-urgent, while 43.25% were less-urgent, 55.3% of patients visited the ED before due to similar complaints, and 46% visited a primary health care center before their ED visits. The main reasons for visiting the ED instead of the primary healthcare center (PHCC) were to save time (49.3%) and to get an earlier appointment (48%). Patients’ triage levels differed significantly according to their age groups (p<0.001), nationality (p=0.022), educational level (p=0.022), marital status (p=0.002), ED visits due to similar complaints (p<0.001), and previously visiting the PHCC for the current health problem (p=0.002). Triage levels also differed significantly according to some reasons for choosing to go to the ED instead of the PHCC, especially to get an earlier appointment (p=0.044), preferring the healthcare services provided by the ED (p=0.005), having a nearby ED (p=0.001), or being at the hospital at that time (p=0.002). Conclusions: There is a clear relationship between inappropriate ED visits and certain associated factors, indicating that prevention would be best targeted to certain categories, such as Saudi, younger, and educated patients. The main reasons for inappropriate ED visits are to save time and to avoid getting a late appointment. Recommendations: This study emphasized the importance of implementing proper health education and redirecting patients with inappropriate ED visits. Conducting a detailed analysis of the shortages in the utilization of primary healthcare resources is a pressing necessity. Further nationwide studies on patients’ perspective for non-urgent ED presentations are largely needed. Key Words: Emergency Department, Triage, Quantitative Research, Najran City, Saudi Arabia
Prevalence and Determinants of Self-medication among Attendants of Primary Health Care Centers in Abha City, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alshehri Ali MH , AlShehri Hassan MH , Alshehri Amer MH , Alshehri Salem MH , Almontashri Saeed Doos S. , Algarni Saad Abdullah , Alshehri Dafer Abdullah , Alasmri Khalid Hassan
Published: December 2023

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and determinants of self-medication practices among attendants of primary healthcare centers (PHCCs) in Abha City, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The researchers interviewed 400 patients attending Al-Numees PHCC. A data collection sheet was constructed for data collection, which comprised participants’ personal features and self-medication practices. Results: About one-third of participants practiced self-medication during the last year, mostly 1-3 times (22.5%). The main motive toward self-medication was a previous positive personal experience with the medication (31.4%), while the main complaint was having minor ailments (41.5%). Analgesics were mainly sought (47.9%), with pharmacists being the main advice providers (50.2%). The condition of 70.7% improved after self-medication. Self-medication was significantly more practiced by older participants (p=0.028), males (p=0.016), Saudis (p=0.001), and both illiterate and university-educated participants than others (p=0.018). It was also significantly influenced by participants’ occupation, being highest among retired participants (100%). Conclusions: Self-medication is commonly practiced in Abha City, mainly due to having prior experience. It is mainly practiced when having a minor ailment. Analgesics are the most frequently purchased drugs for self-medication. Pharmacists are the main source of advice for self-medication. Determinants of more practice of self-medication include older age, male gender, Saudi nationality, and educational level. Key Words: Self-medication; prevalence; primary health care.
Prevalence and determinants of healthy dietary habits among hypertensive patients attending primary health care centers in Al-Baha City, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Az-Zahrani Ahmad Abdullah , Al-Ghamdi Abdulrahman , Mohammed Fahad Bakheet , Alzahrani Ali Abdullah
Published: December 2023

Background: Hypertension is a serious healthcare problem and a highly prevalent disease in Saudi Arabia. Dietary modification plays an important role in its management. This study aimed to evaluate the dietary habits among hypertensive patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 116 hypertensive patients attending Bani Farwah Primary Healthcare Center (PHCC) in Al Baha City, Saudi Arabia. The dietary habits of the participants were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Out of 116 participants, the number of male participants was 97 (83.6%). Almost half of the participants (50.9%) were on a low healthy diet index (HDI), 49.1% were on moderate HDI, and none were on high HDI. Almost one-fifth of the participants (20.7%) were avoiding salt in their meals, and 20.7% were avoiding adding sugar to hot drinks. Male and elderly patients had lower HDI (P = 0.008 and P = 0.004, respectively). Conclusions: Most hypertensive patients do not follow healthy food. Healthcare providers need to increase patients’ awareness through health education toward better control of their blood pressure. Further community-based studies, on a larger sample are needed. Keywords: Diet, Hypertension, Cross-sectional study, Saudi Arabia
Patients’ Attitude and Satisfaction with Telemedicine and Electronic Health Clinics in Aseer Healthy Cities, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alqahtani Mohammed , Almetrek Metrek , Alfaifi Ali J , Al Hadi Asaiel , Al Hadi Enas , Al Hayder Nasser , Alzarar Amnah , Alzahuf Shuruq , Abdalwahab Zahra , Almalki Laila , Alqahtani Sarra , Alqahtani Ahlam , Alassiri Nazeha , Alamri Arif , Alqahtani Mubarak , Alqahtani Adel
Published: December 2023

Background: Telemedicine was integrated into the medical sector to provide information and communication technologies and achieve more effective treatments. Telemedicine service has a pivotal role during the coronavirus pandemic enabling healthcare providers to communicate and follow up with patients, especially elderly patients, or those with chronic conditions. Patient satisfaction is an effective indicator to assess that service. Aim: To assess the attitude and satisfaction of patients with telemedicine and e-clinics in Aseer Healthy Cities. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed at the medical centers that provided telemedicine clinics in seven healthy cities in Aseer (Abha, Bisah, Balgarn, Muhayel, Alharajah, Tareeb, and Alamwah) during 2023. The study was conducted in seven cities on patients who were served by telemedicine, using a valid-written questionnaire that was sent electronically. Results: A total of 497 patients participated in this study; 50.3% were females, and most of the patients, 81.5%, used E-clinics 1-3 times. A small percent reported having worries about e-clinics (35.8%) and found confusion while using it (29.8%). The mean±SD of the satisfaction score was 4.306±0.8. The determinants of satisfaction included age (P<0.0001), medical insurance (P<0.0001), and family doctor (P<0.0001). There was a positive attitude among patients toward using e-clinics. Participants reported that using e-clinics is better than doctors’ visits, they will use it again and will recommend it, (36.2%, 51.1%, and 57.5%, respectively). Conclusion: Patients are satisfied with the telemedicine and e-clinic healthcare services, and they have positive attitudes toward them. This reflects improvements in healthcare services provided by Aseer Healthy Cities. Keywords: Attitude, Telemedicine, Satisfaction, Healthcare services, Saudi Arabia.
Adherence of Type 2 Diabetic Patients to Antidiabetic Medications and its Associated Factors in Najran Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Almetrek Metrek , Alqahtani Maryam , Al Mudawi Asrar , Assiri Atheer , Alfayi Alaa , Alotaibi Nouf , Quhal Mohammed , Sanad Sara , Alshahrani Mona , Alshehri Norah , Alzahrani Seham , Al Margan Albatou , Al Sharyan Anwar , Almaraih Mai , Al Margan Faris , Alkhaywani Fatimah , Alyami Aljawharh , Al-qablai Sarah , Al-Ahmary Mona , Al-Qarni Faisal Ali M.
Published: December 2023

Background: Adherence to antidiabetic medications is crucial for optimum glycemic control and decreasing complications. This study aimed to assess adherence to antidiabetic medications and the associated factors among individuals with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending chronic illness clinics at Najran Armed Forces Hospital (NAFH), Najran Region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A systematic sampling technique was used. Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) scores were used for labeling patients as adherent or non-adherent. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. To see the association of variables logistic regression with OR and 95% CI was done. Results: A total of 288 study participants were interviewed with a response rate of 100%. The level of adherence was found to be 85%. Factors found to be significantly associated with antidiabetic medication adherence were level of education (AOR = 14.27, 95% CI = 3.0, 67.82), duration of diabetes (AOR = 6.10, 95% CI = 2.03, 18.34), and knowledge about DM and its medications (AOR = 28.05, 95% CI = 8.96, 87.8). Conclusions and Recommendations: Our study, a family medicine-based cross-sectional study, found high medication adherence by patients with T2DM regarding their prescribed diabetes medication. Low adherence was significantly associated with educational status, duration of diabetes, and knowledge. We recommend improving T2DM patients’ knowledge related to diabetes and note the importance of compliance with the medication regimen through several health education sessions at diabetic educators, coaches, and other healthcare facilities. These sessions can be delivered by physicians and other healthcare providers, namely, nurses and community pharmacists. Keywords: Type 2 diabetes, adherence to medications, Najran Armed Forces Hospital, Najran Region.
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Awareness of Electronic-Cigarette Use among Medical Students at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Albaqqar Osama Abdulaziz , Alsaleem Safar Abadi , Alsamghan Awad Saeed , Albaggar Mohammed , Albajjar Mohannad , Abdulaziz Khalaf , Alghamdi Mohammed Abdullah , Alghamdi Saad Mohammed , Khalil Nasser , Alghamdi Abdulrahman Abdullah
Published: December 2023

Objectives: To determine the prevalence, pattern of smoking, and associated factors as well as attitudes toward E-cigarettes among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 medical students. An online questionnaire was used in data collection. It consists of socio-demographic characteristics, smoking history, awareness of E-cigarettes, the prevalence of their use, beliefs regarding E-cigarettes, and reasons for E-cigarette use Results: Males represented 58.8%, with a mean age of 22.4±1.5 years. The prevalence of current smoking and ex-smoking among participants was 13.5% and 9.1%, respectively. Most participants have heard of E-cigarettes (94.4%); female students have heard about E-cigarettes more than males (99.3% vs. 91%, respectively, p<0.001); 36.8% of participants have tried using E-cigarettes at least once during their lifetime, 15.9% have used them during the last month and 11.8% intended to use them in the next year. Junior students were likelier to try E-cigarettes during their lifetime (44.5% vs. 32.1%, respectively, p=0.020). The commonest reasons for trying E-cigarettes were reducing the number of traditional cigarettes (93.6%), being less dangerous than traditional cigarettes (87.2%), and as an attempt to quit smoking (84.8%). Conclusions: E-cigarettes are tried by a considerable proportion of medical students, mainly to reduce the number of traditional cigarettes, assuming that they are less dangerous than traditional cigarettes, and as an attempt to quit smoking. Key Words: Cigarette smoking, E-smoking, medical students, knowledge, attitude, risk factors.
Effects of Ostarine and Endurance Training on Some Functional, Hematological, and Biochemical Parameters in Male Rats
Authors: Vasilev Veselin , Boaydjiev Nikolay , Deneva Tanya , Arabadzhiyska Desislava , Komrakova Marina , Georgieva Katerina
Published: December 2023

Background: Non-steroidal Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are currently a group of drug candidates with anabolic effects, tissue selectivity, and the potential to improve the therapeutic process in a number of socially significant diseases. There is insufficient data on their effects during exercise and on their adverse side effects. Objectives: Our objective was to examine the role of selective androgen receptor modulators for the physical working capacity of the body, hematological and biochemical parameters, and to evaluate any side effects of SARMs. We studied the effects of ostarine (S-22, MK-2866, GTx-024, Enobosarm) alone or in combination with submaximal training in sexually mature male Wistar rats. Methods: The rats used were divided into a treadmill-trained group and a sedentary group. Half of each group received either ostarine or vehicle for 8 weeks (n = 10 each). We performed functional tests and blood analysis at the end of the experiment to analyze clinical chemistry and hematological indicators. Results: Ostarine did not affect maximal sprint speed, VO2max, and running economy, while submaximal training increased these parameters. Ostarine increased total plasma cholesterol and energy expenditure and decreased plasma glucose concentration. Neither treatment changed the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, the respiratory quotient, the concentration of triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, or creatine kinase. Combined treatment neutralized the negative effect of ostarine on plasma total cholesterol levels. Conclusions: Ostarine did not affect the examined hematological and physical working capacity parameters, but it changed some clinical chemistry indicators. Training improved the physical working capacity but did not affect the clinical chemistry and hematological parameters. Further research is needed to clarify other aspects of the influence of non-steroidal SARMs on the physical working capacity and possible side effects during long-term use, as their administration, along with physical activity, is becoming popular among healthy adult bodybuilders in gyms.
The Mediating Role of Organizational Identification on Sustainable Human Resources Management and Organizational Citizenship Behavior’s Relationship
Authors: Sheikhi Shiva , Yousefi Nazila
Published: December 2023

Background: There is a general theme in studying employees in the research and development (R&D) department individual performance studies, where tremendous attention has been paid to innovation performance compared to behavioral and particularly extra-role behavior of employees in this department. Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between sustainable human resource management (s-HRM) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) through the mediating role of organizational identification (OI) in R&D employees. Methods: A standard questionnaire was used to evaluate s-HRM, OI, and OCB. Five hundred questionnaires were delivered to all employees of the research and development departments of 59 Iranian pharmaceutical companies, and finally, 316 completed questionnaires were collected. Results: The results of data analysis with WarpPls software revealed a positive and significant relationship between s-HRM and OI, as well as OI and OCB. Investigating the mediating role of OI showed that OI partially mediates the relationship between s-HRM and OCB. The model was checked in terms of its fit indices, which were evaluated as favorable. Conclusions: The findings suggest that s-HRM improves employees' willingness to go beyond their defined job description to display in OCB. Additionally, they imply that strengthening OI can improve OCB in employees.
Antioxidant Mechanisms in Myocardial Ischemia: Narrative Review
Authors: Sadeghi Najmeh , Abedi Hassanali , Atashpour Shekoufeh , Etemadi Soodabeh
Published: December 2023

: Ischemia is a common condition in the population and has become one of the leading causes of mortality in recent years. It occurs due to a shortage of oxygen in the cell caused by inadequate blood flow, leading to the formation of free radicals. These free radicals can bind to the phospholipids in the cell membrane, resulting in proxy radicals and lipid hydroperoxidation. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a cytotoxic byproduct of lipid peroxidation that causes cell damage and necrosis by rupturing the cell membrane. Subsequently, mitochondrial dysfunction related to fatty acid oxidation can develop, further exacerbating the damage caused by ischemia. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced in mitochondria have been shown to elevate oxidative phosphorylation disorder and disrupt the functioning of complexes I and IV. These enzyme activities can be restored to normal levels by activating antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD) and catalase, thereby strengthening the antioxidant defense system. Various antioxidants have been found to have protective effects. In this review, we compare the antioxidant effects of various plants and tannins that have been studied up to this point on myocardial ischemia. We also explain some of the cellular and molecular pathways that have been investigated to protect the myocardium against ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Avrupa ve Türk Hukuku Çerçevesinde Geçici Koruma Statüsündeki Sığınmacıların Türkiye'deki Sosyal ve Siyasal Etkileri Bağlamında Yaşanan Geri Gönderme İkilemi Üzerine Değerlendirme
Authors: YILMAZ Yıldırım Furkan
Published: December 2023

Geçici koruma, uluslararası koruma başvurusu yapmış veya yapabilecek olan, ancak ülkesinden kitlesel olarak ayrılmış olan yabancılara sağlanan bir tür korumadır. Türkiye, 2014 yılında Geçici Koruma Yönetmeliği’ni çıkarmış ve Suriye’den gelen sığınmacılara bu statüyü tanımıştır. Bu statü, sığınmacılara sağlık, eğitim, sosyal yardım, çalışma izni gibi bazı haklar vermektedir. Ancak, bu statü, sığınmacıların Türkiye’de kalıcı olarak yerleşmelerini veya vatandaşlık kazanmalarını sağlamamaktadır. Türkiye’de geçici koruma statüsündeki sığınmacıların sayısı 3,6 milyonu aşmıştır. Bu durum, Türkiye’nin ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasal açıdan karşılaştığı zorlukları artırmaktadır. Türkiye, Avrupa Birliği ile 2016 yılında imzaladığı anlaşma çerçevesinde, sığınmacıların geri gönderilmesi veya yeniden yerleştirilmesi konusunda işbirliği yapmaktadır. Ancak, bu süreç, hem sığınmacıların hem de Türkiye’nin hak ve çıkarlarını korumak için yeterli ve adil olmayabilir. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’nin geçici koruma statüsündeki sığınmacıların geri gönderme ikilemiyle başa çıkması için, uluslararası hukuk ile Türk hukuku kapsamında, insan hakları ve dayanışma ilkelerine uygun, kapsamlı ve sürdürülebilir bir politika geliştirmesi amaçlanmakta ve bu sebeple geçici koruma altındaki sığınmacıların etkileri ve gönderilmelerinin hukuki dayanakları karşılaştırmalı hukuk yöntemi ile incelenmektedir.