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LATVIAN LEFTIST ARTISTS, MANIFESTATIONS OF BOLSHEVISM AND LEBYADKIN’S POETICS
Authors: Krilovs Pēteris
Published: November 2022

The author of the article draws from his research conclusions made while directing the documentary “Gustavs Klucis. The Deconstruction of an Artist” about the world- famous avant-garde artist Gustavs Klucis (1895–1938). The contribution examines the chivalric relationship of the artists with the Bolshevik rule over the period from the October Revolution until World War II, from the first revolutionary art education establishments, production units, and exhibitions to detention camps and execution firing ranges. The main research question, “Is the Bolshevik revolution related to the art of avant-garde and constructivism?” The contribu- tion offers a new version about whether and how the conception of new art supported the conception of a radically anti-human political system. The Russian 1917 Bolshevik revolution formed a strange but also natural alliance with art, resulting in the Russian avant-garde artists taking power. If we talk about the way how Latvian artists moved into the area of leftist ideas, it is more likely to be fate than their art or a philosophical trend. However, a third party intruded into this chivalric romance of art and power. The third party was an undereducated and non-creative perception of the world, called cockroach consciousness, which is best represented by Lebyadkin in Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s (Фёдор Достоевский) brilliant novel “Demons” (“Бесы”), which predicts the revolution. The author of this contribution takes a closer look at the role of Latvian artists in creating the attractive features of the Bolshevik revolution and shaping a framework for the repressive system.
LATVIAN MODERNISM AND IDEAS OF LEFTISM: A CASE STUDY OF THE ARTISTS – ROMANS SUTA AND ALEKSANDRA BEĻCOVA
Authors: Jevsejeva Nataļja
Published: November 2022

The artists Aleksandra Beļcova (Александра Бельцова) and Romans Suta got acquainted with socialist ideas in Russia: Beļcova in her native gubernia (province) of Chernihiv (Ukrainian: Чернігів, Russian: Чернигов) already at the time of the 1905 unrest, while Suta at the beginning of World War I when he sought refuge in Russia. They both witnessed the 1917 October coup d’état in Petrograd. At the beginning of the 1920s Suta, Beļcova and other artists of the Riga group created cartoons for the leftist satirical magazine “Ho-Ho”. However, it is difficult to judge whether Suta had any specific political persuasion. Suta left an impression that he did not have a definite viewpoint but a particular position in certain issues. The evolution of Beļcova’s leftist views underwent a development which was on the whole characteristic of a number of her contemporaries: from an idealised enthusiasm to disappointment and a sense of tragedy. In the 1920s the ideas of socialists and communists were often synonymous with reforms and progress in the perception of the intellectuals. An educated woman-feminist with leftist views, it seems, was an ideal of the time for many people, however, for Beļcova it was not a matter of fashion. For her, leftism meant not so much her political position, as her denial of philistinism and her condemnation of greed. She kept to these principles all her life. It is important that in the art of both Beļcova and Suta, for the exception of several examples of applied art and separate designs, there are no works on themes reflecting any social criticism or something similar which would allow us to call their art proletarian or class oriented, or to ascribe any leftist ideology to it. It is criticism of the modern consumer society, order of the world and devaluation of moral and spiritual values. In this respect contemporary art can also be called leftist art.
LEFTISM AND NON-NORMATIVE SEXUALITY IN LATVIA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Authors: Vērdiņš Kārlis
Published: November 2022

In the context of the history of the leftist ideas, the relations of their repre- sentatives with the non-normative sexuality have been peculiar and controversial. In the European countries, the attitude of the leftist circles towards the non-normative sexuality was controversial – it was interpreted both as a manifestation of the depravity of the degenerate aristocracy and as a phenomenon to be accepted by the new society, separated from the church and the dogmas of the bourgeois morals. Even before World War I, the polemic opinions of the advocates of the leftist ideas were voiced in the public space of Latvia – a historical explanation of sexuality can be found in the translations of Friedrich Engels and August Bebel; Andrejs Upīts and other local Marxists waged a war against the depravity, including the glorification of sodomy, allegedly found in the so-called decadents’ works, even though nowadays it is difficult to find grounds for such reproaches. On the other hand, among the decadents, there are authors (Haralds Eldgasts, Atis Ķeniņš), who, at least episodically, have propagated the triumph of the new morals and a new literature, when the artist has the right to obtain impressions from the most diverse phenomena, including passions and vices, among them unnatural desire; yet, overall, the use of the non-normative sexuality for mocking and humiliating one’s political and aesthetic adversaries prevails, as during this period, Latvia, unlike Germany or Russia, lacks culture personalities who would become advocates for this kind of sexuality in the public space.
Pelaksanaan pembelajaran menggunakan model problem based learning pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia kelas IV SD
Authors: Rahmawati Lisa Dwi
Published: November 2022

This research is motivated by low learning outcomes, especially Indonesian language subjects in low poetry writing material, as evidenced by the results of PISA 2017 which show that learning outcomes in Indonesia are still low on the assessment conducted by PISA. PISA data shows that Indonesia is ranked 64th out of 72 countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of problem-based learning in Indonesian language learning materials for writing poetry in the fourth grade of elementary school. Researchers used a qualitative descriptive method with direct observation techniques along with interviews with a qualitative approach. Based on the results of the research and discussion, it can be concluded that the implementation of problem based learning in Indonesian language subjects is able to improve student learning outcomes in poetry writing material for grade IV elementary school.
Pengelolahan lingkungan sebagai upaya mengurangi sampah di kawasan pesisir pantai
Authors: Annisyah Siagian Yulia , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: November 2022

Tujuan kegiatan Pantai Bersih adalah untuk meningkatkan kerjasama lintas sektor dalam pengelolaan lingkungan pesisir dan muara serta meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterlibatan masyarakat dalam menjaganya. Limbah dari pantai dan muara. Diyakini juga bahwa inisiatif pembersihan pantai ini dapat mendorong ditaatinya Peraturan Pemerintah Republik Indonesia Nomor 83 Tahun 2018 tentang Pengelolaan sampah laut.  Mengenai strategi sanitasi tepi pantai berdasarkan jumlah pembersihan yang dilakukan, limbah utama Sedotan, popok bayi, kemasan, dan sampah plastik lainnya banyak ditemukan di daerah pesisir. Makanan, minuman, dan garpu plastik bahkan handuk dan karpet kotor Orang-orang telah meninggalkan segala macam pakaian di sepanjang pantai.
Peran taman bacaan hendra sebagai fungsi pendidikan untuk masyarakat
Authors: Rahmi Sinthia
Published: November 2022

This study discusses the role of Community Reading Gardens as an educational function for the community. The purpose of this study is to find out how the role of Hendra Reading Gardens is in providing learning resources, information sources and educational recreation for the community. The method used is a qualitative research method with a case study approach, data collection techniques are carried out by conducting interviews, library research, observation and documentation. This study uses the Guidebook for Norms, Standards, Procedures, and Criteria for Community Reading Gardens in 2013, in which Community Reading Gardens have an important role as an educational function. The informants in this study consisted of 8 (eight) people who were interviewed, two people were managers and six people were members of the Hendra Reading Gardens. The results of this study indicate that the role of the Hendra Reading Gardens in Cihapit District, Bandung City is very instrumental in the community by providing learning resources, information sources, and recreation, and the community can develop learning potential through the provision of a collection of reading materials held by Hendra Reading Park. The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is that Hendra Reading Park is very helpful in empowering the community to like reading, giving a positive impact on the surrounding environment in advancing the function of education for the community.
Pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan kompensasi terhadap kepuasan kerja pada perangkat Desa Bontolanra Kecamatan Galesong Utara Kabupaten Takalar
Authors: Nurjanna Nurjanna
Published: November 2022

This study aims to examine and determine whether the variables of Leadership Style and Compensation have an effect on Job Satisfaction of Bontolanra Village Officials, North Galesong District, Takalar Regency. The population in this study was the entire village apparatus as many as 35 employees while the sample in this study was 100% of the total population, namely 35 employees. Questionnaire is a data collection technique used. The collected data were analyzed and then entered into multiple linear regression equations. The findings in this study indicate that partially and simultaneously the variables of leadership style and compensation have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction of Bontolanra village officials, North Galesong District, Takalar Regency. That is, every leadership style and compensation is improved, it will increase employee performance and job satisfaction and vice versa. So that the hypothesis in this study is accepted.
Why Nutrition is not improving in Pakistan: an overview of Policy-related, Technical and Professional issues
Authors: Hakeem Rubina
Published: November 2022

In spite of contributions by international agencies, Nutrition status of Pakistan has not been improving since several decades. In preceding years focus on nutrition has been greatly enhanced, however likelihood of any significant improvement depends on identification and prevention of pitfalls that restricted progress in the past. Increasing the dose of a wrong medicine is unlikely to cure the disease. This paper reviews the previous activities and attempt to explore the gaps. While nutritional status can be assessed in a variety of ways, sustainable improvement in the nutritional status at the national level is not possible without identifying dietary inadequacies and taking measures to assure adequate food intake. Human nutritionists are expected to have expertise for assessing nutritional status as well as for developing strategies for control of malnutrition. However in Pakistan professionals in the forefront of nutrition related activities lack the expertise to devise appropriate dietary interventions as many of them are neither nutritionists nor dietitians. The nutrition intervention activities in Pakistan are hampered at all levels due to lack of quality control. From conducting of national nutrition surveys to provision of dietary advice, the quality of nutrition activities is affected to the point of threatening health and wellbeing. Without control of quality of nutrition related professional activities, investing in nutrition is like trying to fill the tank with a pitcher having several holes at the base. Hoping to develop and implement effective evidence based strategies in this scenario may remain an unfulfilled dream. Thus in terms of policy, while making any intervention a plan for reducing stunting, assurance of quality of services rendered by team members is required. There is a dire need for a GOP commission that would streamline accreditation of relevant professional nutrition education and training programs, registration of human nutrition professionals and assuring quality of services provided by these professionals.
Associations Between Actual and Perceived Weight Status among Female Students in Karachi
Authors: Saleem Maheen , Asar Farzana
Published: November 2022

This study aimed at exploring the weight status, self-perceptions of weight and associations between the two among a selected group of female students in Karachi This research was conducted on 300 female students of R.L.A.K college of Home Economics. Convenient sampling method was used to collect data from May 2017 till June 2017. Students filled questionnaire for the assessment of verbal and visual perception through structured questions and body image, weight managing practices were also answered through questions. Height and weight were measured on calibrated scales. Analysis was done on SPSS version 16 by using descriptive statistics. Pearson Chi square test and independent sample t-tests were applied. Based on measured BMI; the prevalence of underweight, normal weight and overweight females was 27.7%, 46.7% and 25.7% respectively. Match between “perceptions indicated by choosing sketches” and actual weight category was highest among normal weight subjects (73.6%), followed by underweight (42.2%) and least among overweight subjects (27.2%). Match between “perceptions indicated by choosing words: underweight, normal weight, overweight” and actual weight category was also highest among normal weight subjects (73.6%), but was followed by overweight (39.8%) and least among underweight subjects (39.3%). Fifty seven percent of the underweight, 6.2% of normal weight and 1.5% of the overweight subjects were were trying to gain weight. This study has explored accuracy of weight related perceptions and weight management practices and the results indicate need for better guidance of female college students in their weight management efforts.
Detection of Vitamin A and D in Various Cooking Oils Available in the Market
Authors: Rafi Rohma , Hamid Aasma , Ali Zeeshan
Published: November 2022

Vitamin A and D deficiencies are very much widespread in Pakistan. The National Nutrition Survey of 2018 revealed very high rates of these deficiencies. 46% of the pregnant women were deficient in vitamin A and 69% in vitamin D. The problem repeats itself in children under 5, about 54% of children were deficient in vitamin A and 40% were deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin A deficiency creates complications with the vision and enhances infections by reducing immunity in adults. Despite getting enough sunlight for most of the year, vitamin D deficiency is also very high and it affects the bone tissues and impairs the proper functioning of bones leading to bone fractures and rickets. To control these deficiencies proper interventions like food fortification is required. Vegetable cooking oils are consumed at large in Pakistan and are used in almost all food preparations. The present study attempts to evaluate the various cooking oils available in the markets of Lahore for their vitamin A and D content. AOAC official methods were used for the detection and quantification of vitamins in the oil samples. The antimony trichloride method was used to detect the presence of vitamin A and D. HPLC was used to quantify the values of vitamin A and D in 14 cooking oil samples. The results showed that 70% of the edible oil samples were fortified with vitamin A and D but only 28% of them meet the nationally prescribed standards. While 30% of samples were not fortified with vitamin A and D.
Betrayal, Trust and Forgiveness among Adolescent Friendship Groups in Pakistan
Authors: Naeem Hira , Inam Attiya
Published: November 2022

Objective: A lot of research has been conducted on betrayal among married couples, but literature regarding betrayal in context to same-gender adolescent friendship is scarce. This study was designed to assess whether betrayal, trust and quality of friendship predict forgiveness. The study further aimed to find out the impact of age, gender, and education on adolescents’ forgiveness. Method: A cross-sectional survey was administered on 400 adolescents enrolled in educational institutions of Pakistan. Results: Betrayal was found to negatively predict emotional forgiveness (β= -.152, p<0.01), but it didn’t predict decisional forgiveness (β= -.071, p>0.01). Trust (β=.180, p<0.01) and quality of friendship (β=.202 p<0.01) were found to positively predict both emotional (β=.179, p=0.01) and decisional forgiveness (β=.344, p<0.01). Moreover, age and educational level predicted betrayal, emotional and decisional forgiveness; whereas, gender was found to predict only betrayal and emotional forgiveness. Conclusion: Betrayal from close friends is getting prevalent these days, shattering the individual's trust as well as affecting the quality of relationship and forgiveness, thus needs serious consideration.
Intellectual Showcasing: Articulating the Thinking Behind our Practice
Authors: McGregor Sue LT
Published: November 2022

The tangible products and services provided by our profession benefit society, and involve intellectual activity, especially moral judgements. If we present ourselves to the public in such a way that people are clear about why we are doing what we do, then fewer misunderstandings would abound and more valued practice would result. This paper asks us to examine the merits of clearly articulating the assumptions, values, principles, ideologies, paradigms and valued ends that inform our practice. An approach for intellectual showcasing is offered that may serve as an accountability identifier for the public and us.
Socioeconomic Differences in Anthropometric Measurements among School Children Living in Karachi
Authors: Hashmi Ghazal Muzaffar
Published: November 2022

Children form different socioeconomic status (SES) is likely to have different measurements. Paucity of local data hinders development of standard size of garments and presence of differences due to income level may further aggravate the problem. This study was conducted among a representative sample of 1498 7-14 year old schoolchildren of Karachi to explore socioeconomic differences in measurements needed for apparel construction.
Point of View of University Scholars about Male-to-Female Gender Dysphorics in Pakistan
Authors: Haider Syeda Kaniz-i- Fatima
Published: November 2022

The diversity within the gender identity of male-to-female gender dysphoric community is investigated with the goal of developing a model of gender identity that can more adequately describe this diversity than the current conceptualizations of gender identity disorders can do. Participants selected for the purpose were highly qualified teachers of Peshawar University. Participants completed an interviewbased questionnaire about their points of view and what contributed to their personal believes about gender dysphoria. Analysis of the data showed that even highly qualified teachers were not able to identify the difference between the types of gender dysphoria.
Report of Participation of PHEA in 21st IFHE World Congress, in Lucerne, Switzerland
Authors: Hakeem Rubina
Published: November 2022

IFHE is an International Non Governmental Organization (INGO), hav ing consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC, FAO, UNESCO, and UNICEF) and with the Council of Europe. The International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) serves as a platform for international exchange within the fields of: Family, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition, Health, Consumer Issues and Education. The ultimate goal of the Federation is the improvement in the quality of everyday life for individuals, families and households through the management of their resources.
The World Needs Home Economics, But Doesn’t Recognize it… How to Unveil Home Economics
Authors: Hakeem Rubina
Published: November 2022

Home economists believe that amidst today’s challenges to human wellness home economics has great potential to ameliorate the situation. Evidences albeit sporadic, are found for potential of home economics to contribute to human wellness. Experts realize the need for kind of education that home economics has been providing since more than a century. However recognition of home economics itself as the kind of education needed today is still rare. This paper reviewed the reports and evidences of relevant situations and tried to explore the actions needed for realization of potential of home economics to contribute to human wellness. It emerges that philosophical reviews indicating potential of home economics are relatively easier to find than empirical studies verifying contribution of home economics education to human wellness. Large scale trials or systematic reviews providing robust evidence for potential of home economics probably have never been conducted. Various strategies including conduction of such trials are given for unveiling home economics.
Expectations of Potential Users Regarding a Pakistani Diet Analysis Software
Authors: Minhas Sana
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to identify the need for a food analysis software that will aid the professionals in their work. The study also aimed to assess the needs, and expectations of the people (dieticians, researchers, teachers and students) regarding the food analysis software. The study was conducted in Karachi. The subjects were Dieticians, Researchers, Teachers and Students. The data was collected through interviews conducted with the help of a questionnaire. The results showed that a very small percentage of respondents use software for Diet Analysis but all the respondents (100%) considered the need of Pakistani Diet Analysis Software. The respondents wanted it to be user friendly and preferred the software to work using both food composition tables (FCT) and food exchange list. They prefer to see comprehensive results that include values for calories, fuel nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It can be concluded from the responses that Pakistani Diet Analysis Software is a much needed tool for the Dieticians, Students, Teachers and Researchers.
Factors Affecting the General Acceptability of Traditional Foods Served at African Cuisine Luncheon in Moi University, Kenya
Authors: Mugalavai Violet , J Korir , H Omutimba , R Nassir , F Kiama , A Onyuna , L Juma , A Chemutai , M Wafula , J Kamwea , R Schulz , J Makomere
Published: November 2022

Beliefs and mental images that people create regarding food from a culture that is not their own, are likely to influence their choice of food especially when eating out. The cuisine served comprised of 23 different ethnic foods from various East African communities including the Luo, Luhya, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Akamba, Swahili and Ugandan. Buffet style of service was used to present food using symbolic artifacts of the various ethnic groups. The research sought to examine customers’ perception of traditional food served at an African cuisine luncheon. The objectives of the study were: to investigate the extent to which customers appreciate traditional foods from different cultures and to establish the extent to which sensory characteristics of traditional cuisines affect their general acceptability. The results revealed that sensory characteristics were a significant determinant of the general acceptability of the various cuisines with most of the customers noting that the cuisine was “moderately acceptable”. The acceptability of traditional cuisines was found to be independent of ethnicity of customers. The positive reaction of customers on the cuisine display and variety meant that there was a gap in the menu items served in the food outlet used in this study. The study recommended that all the food outlets in the various campuses of Moi University should attempt to occasionally provide traditional cuisine.
Career Profile of Home Economics Post Graduates from RLAK Che Karachi
Authors: Hakeem Rubina , Perveen Madiha , Naseem Rumaisa , Bano Naveeda , Ain Qurat-ul- , Hafeez Khalida
Published: November 2022

In Pakistan home economics was introduced in 1952 and graduates of this field have been entering various vocational fields. However there is a gross misconception among general public and policy makers about its vocational importance. This study was conducted to assess the rate of utilizing home economics education for gainful employment by students of Rana Liaqat Ali Khan Government College Of Home Economics Karachi who completed post graduate education from 1960 to 2006. Sample was recruited through snow ball technique and at least a few person form each year were contacted to get information about gainful employment of the respondent and their classmates. It was revealed that during all decades at least 60% of the postgraduates entered gainful employment. It is hoped that results of this study would help in clarifying misconceptions about home economics and such studies needs to be conducted on a larger scale.
The Effect of Snacks on Periodontal Health and Dental Caries among School Going Adolescents in Western Kenya
Authors: DS Omutimba , Rotich Joseph K , Sang CK
Published: November 2022

The state of oral health in Kenya continues to generate a lot of interest considering there has been no national oral health survey for the entire nation. The main aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between snacking behavior and the level of dental caries and periodontal health. Simple random sampling techniques were used to select the study participants. Data collection was done through self-administered questionnaires and oral examination of the 389 respondents from a total of 20 schools in Western Kenya. Snacking behavior was reported in 62.5% of the respondents. Higher caries and poor periodontal health reported in those who didn’t take snacks. The risk of poor periodontal health was 1.7 times more likely in those who didn’t take snacks.
Parents’ Perspectives on the Need for Professional Development for Early Childhood Teachers in Botswana
Authors: Monyatsi Kabita Bose Lois R Mberengwa Pedzani Perci
Published: November 2022

This study investigated parents’ perspectives regarding the necessity of a Professional Development programme for Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers in Botswana. A quantitative survey research design was used. The sample size was 452 parents from various districts in Botswana. A questionnaire consisting of both closed and open-ended items was used to collect data which captured the parents’ views on a Professional Development programme for ECD teachers. The data were analyzed using SPSS Version 17 and presented using tables, graphs, cross-tabulations, chi-square test and binomial test and descriptive. The findings of the study show that the parents suggested a Professional Development programme for the ECD teachers that inculcates child care and communication skills, creation of appropriate teaching/learning environment, classroom management, professionalism, curriculum development and evaluation. The study recommended that clear policy is needed regarding basic qualifications and competencies of ECD teachers. A professional development programme which embraces all the key skills needed by ECD teachers is also recommended.
Factors Contributing to Stress Among Parents of Children with Autism
Authors: Hassan Komal , Inam Attiya
Published: November 2022

Numerous autistics have behavior repertoires that might be predicted to have an impact on the family. The proposed study was designed to gauge the different factors contributing to stress among parents of children with autism between the ages of 3-14years. Study was carried out at five institutions of Lahore on a purposively selected sample of eighty parents (both fathers & mothers) of forty children with autism. A self prepared structured interview schedule named as Parental Stress Catalog (PSC) was used for collecting information from the parents. Descriptive statistical measures as well as independent samples t-test was used to analyze the collected data. Percentages, means and SDs of the responses, regarding different factors contributing to parental stress were found. T-test was applied to verify the differences between mothers’ and fathers’ responses. Results revealed a considerable amount of stress among parents of children with autism. There were various factors (psychological, social, educational, financial and future concern) identified which caused stress in parents having children with autism but future concern of the child was a factor in which parents experienced more stress than other factors. The study also revealed that mothers suffered more stress than fathers; they consequently require special attention and counseling services from professionals.
Evaluation of the Impact of Noise Pollution on Students in Congested Area of Rawalpindi
Authors: Akhtar Javeed , Anjum Nomana , Iftikhar Nazia
Published: November 2022

Noise pollution can be defined as any unwanted or offensive sound that unreasonably intrude into and disturb our daily lives. The environmental noise contributes to developmental learning, particularly in regard to speech, language and reading. Due to ongoing developments, insufficient infrastructure, increase in vehicles and absence of good learning place, the ideal conducive educational setting is disappeared. The noise in and around schools has lead to more widespread problem of children’s learning behavior because noise is not only hazardous to children's mental abilities but to their overall well-being as well. The study is carried out to evaluate the impact of noise on students in a congested area of Rawalpindi with the main objective to investigate and assess negative impacts of noise on students and teachers to provide a better understanding of how and why sound affects on learning ability of students. Saidpur road had been selected being a densely populated and busy road, which runs parallel to Murree road at 0.5 kilometers distance apart and originate from Pandora Chowk to Banni Chowk with an approximate length of 6.0 kilometers. Four schools were selected as sample schools for the study on this road. A sample population of 100 students and 20 teachers were selected for the questionnaire survey by taking 25 students and 5 teachers from each school. Questionnaire was designed to gather students’ and teachers’ perception about the noise problem in their schools. The sound pressure levels were recorded with the help of sound level meter (A-Weighted) on the road, inside school compound and in the occupied classrooms. The results obtained from study are compared with World Health Organization Standards on noise levels for classroom. It is concluded that noise levels are higher than the recommended levels in all the schools and have serious impact on student learning.
Role of Accurate Assessment of Nutritive Value in Exploring Food and Nutritional Status Relationships: Observation from A Pre-School Child Study Conducted in Karachi Pakistan
Authors: Hakeem Rubina
Published: November 2022

It is hypothesized that relationship between diet and nutritional status could be masked by ignoring variation in cooking methods in certain communities. This study was planned to test the above s hypothesis by studying the association between diet and nutritional status of children, by identifying variations in nutritive value of home cooked Lentils. From the data collected for a larger cross sectional study samples of home cooked dals and information about nutritional status of pre-school children was used from 51 lower middle class households. Lab analyzed values were higher for moisture and fat and lower for protein, as compared to the Pakistani food composition tables (PFCT) A positive relationship (r= 0.335) with a(P<0.05), suggested an association between the MUAC of children and the percentage of calories coming from protein in dals in our study children. No such association was observed when values given in PFCT were used. These observations indicate that for valid assessment of association between composition of home cooked foods and nutritional status of children, use of generalized information given in national food composition tables be may not be inaccurate.
Association of Age, Marital Status and other Factors with The Perception of Quality of Life (QOL) among Young Females in Karachi
Authors: Asar Farzana , Hakeem Rubina
Published: November 2022

Karachi is a modern and multicultural city of Pakistan that also faces a variety of problems including frequent suicides due to family problems. Assessment of satisfaction with quality of life of people is important to understand and improve the situation. This small study is an attempt to explore one aspect of this very gigantic issue and has tried to identify factors associated with the perceptions of a selected group of young females with their quality of life. Higher Age, married status and perceived need for money were associated lower perception of quality of life.
Economic impact of tank rehabilitation in rainfed region of India
Authors: T M* Kiran Kumara , Kumar Shiv , S Aditya K , Singh Dharam Raj , Immanuelraj Kingsly , Kallega Harish Kumar , Singh Prem Lata
Published: November 2022

The present investigation measures economic impact of tanks restoration on productivity and income of 240 farm households in rainfed region of India. The detailed information was collected with designed questionnaire for the period 2017–18 from farm households using tank irrigation in two districts in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Propensity score matching technique was employed to assess the impact of tank rehabilitation. Findings revealed that restoration of tanks leads to an improvement in production and livelihood of tank water users in the study area. Yield and income of rice crop is increased by a magnitude of 0.54–0.62 tonne/ha and ₹6045/ha to ₹8278/ha respectively. Study suggests that to achieve food security and to mitigate the scarcity of water, restoration of tanks is inevitable for rainfed regions. Further, recasting such protocols and replicating similar models to other regions not only enhance the sustainable agricultural production but also improve livelihoods of millions of small and marginal farmers in the country.
STUDI PENENTU TINGKAT ABRASI DAN AKRESI DI PESISIR TELUK KULISUSU
Authors: Arfian Arfian , Anda Pou , Muliddin Muliddin
Published: November 2022

Telah dilakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor penentu tingkat abrasi maupun akresi di pesisir Teluk Kulisusu dengan menggunakan formula yang dikembangkan oleh Sunamura dan Horikawa. Parameter utama yang dihitung adalah tinggi dan panjang gelombang, ukuran median butiran sedimen dan kemiringan pantai. Peramalan gelombang dilakukan dengan menggunakan data angin tahun 2016 sampai 2020 yang diperoleh dari situs Copernicus ECMWF. Tinggi dan panjang gelombang maksimum ditemukan pada stasiun 1 dengan nilai berturut-turut sebesar 1,921 m dan sebesar 159,13 m untuk fetch dari arah selatan, sedangkan untuk tinggi dan panjang gelombang dengan fetch dari arah barat laut berturut-turut adalah 0,381 m dan 20,44 m. Pada stasiun 2 untuk tinggi gelombang dari arah barat daya sebesar 0,294 m dan panjang gelombang sebesar 27,12 m. Kemiringan pantai stasiun 1 sebesar 5,08o dan ukuran median butir sedimen sebesar 0,15 mm. Sedangkan kemiringan pantai stasiun 2 sebesar 0,42o dan ukuran median butir sedimen sebesar 0,22 mm. Faktor penentu abrasi maupun akresi Cs pada stasiun 1 sebesar 68,42 untuk arah datang gelombang dari selatan dan nilai Cs sebesar 26,71 untuk arah datang gelombang dari barat laut. Sedangkan nilai Cs pada stasiun 2 sebesar 7,40. Berdasarkan kriteria penentu abrasi maupun akresi maka stasiun 1 dikategorikan mengalami abrasi sedangkan stasiun 2 dikategorikan dalam kondisi seimbang.Kata kunci: Gelombang Laut, Abrasi, Akresi, Teluk Kulisusu
LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONCEPTS AND ISSUES AMONG PRE-SERVICE CHEMISTRY TEACHERS AT MUFULIRA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IN ZAMBIA
Authors: TEBEKA JOHN
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the level of awareness of climate change concepts and issues among the pre-service chemistry teachers at Mufulira College of Education in Zambia. The study was motivated by the need to enable teachers and learners address climate change challenges which are among the issues facing the world today. The study used a qualitative survey targeted at all the 334 pre-service chemistry teachers from Mufulira College of Education as at 2021 when the research was carried out. However, data was only collected from 303 participants who completed questionnaires, representing a response rate of over 90%. The survey explored the students’ awareness levels on the different causes of climate change, the impact of climate change on the environment and the students’ ability to recognize the different mitigation measures   of climate change. The study established that on average 60% of the students could only go as far as recalling concepts and issues of climate change but could not critically explain how climate change was caused and why it was a threat to the environment. At the same time climate change issues and concepts did not form part of the priorities for assessment in the pre-service chemistry curriculum at the selected college. It is recommended that a policy is created that ensures that climate change issues and concepts are given the attention they deserve. There is need to urgently develop teaching and learning materials on climate change education for the pre-service chemistry education curriculum.
PEMANTAUAN KEHAMILAN DENGAN MENGIKUTI KELAS IBU HAMIL: SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Pangestuti Restu
Published: November 2022

Kelas ibu hamil merupakan suatu kegiatan belajar kelompok bagi ibu hamil dalam bentuk tatap muka yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu mengenai kehamilan. Tujuan pembangunan Kesehatan menuju Indonesia Sehat 2025 adalah meningkatnya kesadaran, kemauan, dan kemampuan hidup sehat bagi setip orang agar peningkatan derajat kesehatan masyarakat yang setinggi-tingginya dapat terwujud. Faktor resiko pada kehamilan menyebabkan kecemasan pada ibu yang dapat mengganggu proses kehamilan bahkan proses persalinan. Adanya program Kelas Ibu Hamil dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan ibu mengenai kehamilan, persalinan, perawatan nifas dan perawatan bayi baru lahir. Tujuan penelitian ini memetakan evidence yang sudah tersedia terkait dengan pemantauan kehamilan dengan keikutsertaan kelas ibu hamil. Peneliti mengaplikasikan pendekatan scoping review dengan enam tahapan utama yaitu identifikasi masalah, mengidentifikasi sumber literatur, seleksi literatur, pemetaan dan mengumpulkan literatur, menyusun dan melaporkan hasil, dan konsultasi kepada pihak kompeten. Hasil dari review menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 8 artikel yang didapatkan dari proses pencarian.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KUNJUNGAN ULANG AKSEPTOR KB SUNTIK 3 BULAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI PUSKESMAS BRUNO
Authors: Zuliyanti Nurma Ika , Andriyani Eka , Wulandari Fetty Chandra
Published: November 2022

Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dari buku register kunjungan KB di Puskesmas Bruno yang melakukan kunjungan sebanyak 119 akseptor, didapatkan 45 akseptor yang tidak melakukan kunjungan ulang sesuai dengan jadwal dan 84 akseptor KB suntik 3 bulan melakukan kunjungan ulang sesuai jadwal. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktorfaktor yang berhubungan dengan kunjungan Ulang akseptor KB suntik 3 bulan pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Metode penelitian ini yaitu survey analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh akseptor KB suntik 3 bulan yang berada di Puskesmas Bruno. Pengambilan sample menggunakan teknik Accidental Sampling. Waktu penelitian pada bulan Maret hingga Mei tahun 2022.

Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square. Dimana hasilnya menunjukan ada hubungan jika (p<0,05) untuk variable pengetahuan (p value 0,033). Tidak ada hubungan umur (p value 0,951), pendidikan (p value 0,458) dan pendapatan (p value 0,449).
HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH ORANGTUA DENGAN KEMAMPUAN TOILET TRAINING PADA ANAK BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KARANGGEDE BOYOLALI
Authors: Rismawati  , AP Atik Mahmudah
Published: November 2022

Salah satu tugas perkembangan anak pada masa balita adalah toilet training. Suksesnya toilet training tergantung pada kesiapan yang ada pada diri anak dan orang tua, salah satunya terwujud dalam pola asuh orang tua. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pola asuh orang tua dengan kemampuan toilet training pada anak usia 18-59 bulan. Metode jenis penelitian deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua orang tua yang mempunyai anak balita berusia 18-59 bulan. Jumlah populasi adalah 2250 orang tua. Sampel dalam penelitian ini akan diambil secara proportionate random sampling, sejumlah 96 responden. Alat ukur menggunakan kuesioner, lembar observasi dan analisis data menggunakan sperman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pola asuh orang tua sebagian besarmenerapkan pola asuh demokratis yaitu sebanyak 70 responden (72,9%), sebagian besar responden dengan kemampuan toilet training baik yaitu 52 responden (54,2%). Ada hubungan pola asuh orang tua dengan kemampuan toilet training pada anak balita umur 18-59 bulan dengan hasil analisis nilai signifikan 0,0001 < 0,05. Tenaga kesehatan supaya memberikan penyuluhantentang pola asuh yang baik terhadap orangtua sehingga dapat diterapkan kepada anaknya.
A service evaluation exploring time on physiotherapy caseload following lung lobectomy surgery
Authors: Tait Chloe
Published: November 2022

Background The number of lobectomy procedures performed in the United Kingdom (UK) continues to increase annually increasing pressure on thoracic surgical bed capacity. Physiotherapy following thoracic surgery can encourage earlier patient independence helping to reduce hospital length of stay and decrease pressure on hospital beds. The purpose of the service evaluation was to explore whether age, gender, type of surgical incision, day first mobilised and chest drain duration affected time on physiotherapy caseload following lobectomy surgery at one teaching hospital. The findings could support the identification of individuals at risk of longer times on physiotherapy caseloads and help direct physiotherapy rehabilitation provision towards these individuals. Methods A retrospective service evaluation was conducted in a UK teaching hospital. Data were retrospectively collected from 1st July 2015–30th June 2016 for all patients reviewed by the cardiothoracic physiotherapy team following lobectomy surgery. Data were collected from patients’ physiotherapy ward sheets, chest radiograph and an electronic patient database and included: date of surgery; day discharged from physiotherapy; age; gender; type of surgical incision; day first mobilised; day chest drains removed. Results 135 individuals were treated by the physiotherapy team following lobectomy surgery within the data collection period. Time on physiotherapy caseload was longer for females and for those who had longer chest drain durations. Time on physiotherapy caseload was reduced by having a VATS incision and was not affected by the patient’s age. Day mobilised postoperatively was an independent predictor of time on physiotherapy caseload however after adjusting for other covariates it was not statistically significantly associated with time on physiotherapy caseload. Conclusion Reviewing chest drain removal practices and providing more intensive physiotherapy input following thoracotomy are worth greater exploration to ascertain whether these interventions could further reduce time on physiotherapy caseload following lobectomy surgery.
Breathing retraining to improve dyspnoea and walking distance in patients with interstitial lung diseases: A randomised controlled trial
Authors: Sciriha Anabel , Asciak Melanie , Lungaro-Mifsud Stephen , Scerri Josianne , Agius Tonio , Xerrie de Caro John , Spiteri Gingell Nadine , Montefort Stephen
Published: November 2022

Objective Dyspnoea is the hallmark progressive symptom in interstitial lung disease (ILD). Breathing retraining in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improves dyspnoea and walking distance (Garrod et al. 2005) but there is a dearth of evidence for ILD. This study aimed to identify whether breathing retraining incorporated during pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), leads to better dyspnoea and functional scores. Design 27 patients with ILD were randomly distributed to a control group (CG) who underwent a 12-week hospital-based PR programme or experimental group (EG), receiving PR with breathing retraining. The 6-minute walk test and dyspnoea scores were assessed at baseline and on completion. Results Statistical improvements in walking distance were recorded in the EG median 416.25; (IQR 368–463) week 0 to 475m (IQR 437–521) week 12; p = 0.017 and dyspnoea post exertion (median 3.00; IQR 1–5) week 0 to 2.50 (IQR 0.3–4) week 12; p = 0.033). The CG obtained a less, but statistically significant improvement 360m (IQR 330–405) week 0 to 412.50m (IQR 394–450) week 12 (p = 0.003). When comparing outcomes at week 12 between groups, superior results in dyspnoea at rest (EG 0 (IQR 0–0); CG 2 (IQR 0–2); p = 0.029), and walking distances (EG 475m (IQR 437–521); CG 412.50 (IQR 394–450; p = 0.015) were recorded for the EG. Conclusion Breathing retraining added to PR, resulted in improvements in dyspnoea scores and functional capacity in patients with ILD.
Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation for the prevention and treatment of respiratory complications in acute cervical spinal cord injury: A retrospective service evaluation
Authors: Hubbard Debbie , Fitzgerald Claire , Swingwood Ema
Published: November 2022

Background A cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) is a life-changing event resulting in neurological weakness. Acutely, respiratory complications are the leading cause of mortality. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is used to augment cough and promote airway clearance in the prevention and treatment of respiratory complications in this population. The incidence of respiratory complications in subjects with CSCI who receive MI-E is not widely reported. Objectives To report on the incidence of respiratory complications and to evaluate the clinical application of MI-E in subjects with acute traumatic CSCI. Methods This was a retrospective case note review. Data was collected for subjects with a traumatic CSCI admitted to a U.K. major trauma centre between January 2017 and September 2018. The incidence of respiratory complications on admission and 3 weeks post-admission were collected. Where used, detail relating to MI-E clinical application was recorded. Results 33 subjects were eligible for inclusion. The overall incidence of respiratory complications was 21% (7/33). There was no significant difference in occurrence of respiratory complications between those who received MI-E and those who did not. There was a significant difference in the clinical application of therapeutic MI-E compared to prophylactic MI-E. The ‘number of cycles’ and ‘exhale pressure’ settings were found to be significantly greater in those receiving therapeutic treatment (p = <0.001; p = 0.002 respectively). Reporting of other MI-E parameters and treatment detail was poor. Conclusion Whilst the findings of this review may suggest that MI-E provides no additional benefit in the prevention of respiratory complications following acute traumatic CSCI, firm conclusions cannot be drawn due the small sample and poor treatment detail reporting. Further incidence reporting in a multi-site study, including those with thoracic injuries is warranted.