bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Asuhan Keperawatan Gerontik Nyeri Akut dengan Osteoarthritis di Puskesmas
Authors: Khoiruroch Ragil Umi , Ulfah Mariah , Maryoto Madyo
Published: February 2023

Latar Belakang: Osteoarthritis adalah kondisi muskuloskeletal progresif, mengakibatkan rasa nyeri, disfungsi gerakan dan kesulitan dalam melakukan aktivitas atau kegiatan sehari-hari yang mempengaruhi kesejahteraan individu. Sudut Q-angle adalah sudut yang di bentuk antara tarikan otot-otot quadriceps superior dan patella yang inferior, dan itu merupakan resultan yang memberikan gaya lateral pada patella. Penyakit ini mengakibatkan nyeri disabilitas pada lansia yang mengalaminya sehingga mengganggu kegiatan atau aktivitas sehari hari secara teratur. Nyeri yang terjadi pada osteoarthritis bersifat multifactorial, nyeri dapat bersumber dari regangan serabut saraf  periosteum, regangan ligament, spasme otot, atau bursitis.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa Asuhan Keperawatan Gerontik Nyeri Akut Pada pasien dengan Osteoarthritis.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif berbentuk studi kasus. Asuhan keperawatan diberikan kepada Ny.T selama 3 hari. Teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dari hasil wawancara, observasi, dan pemeriksaan fisik.
Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang didapatkan keluhan utama Pasien mengatakan nyeri pada kaki sebelah kiri saat berjalan, dengan data subyektif P: Pasien mengatakan nyeri saat berjalan, Q: Pasien mengatakan nyeri terasa cenut - cenut seperti tertusuk, R: Pasien mengatakan nyeri di area kaki kiri ( lutut), S: Pasien mengatakan dari angka 1–10 nyeri dirasakan pada angka 6, T: Pasien mengatakan nyeri hilang timbul. Data obyektif Pasien jalan menggunakan tongkat dan pasien terlihat meringis menahan nyeri, Tekanan darah: 140/70 mmHg, Nadi: 70 x/menit, Rentang gerak: terbatas pada ekstremitas bawah dengan skor ekstermitas bawah kanan 5 kiri 4
Kesimpulan: Penanganan nyeri pada lansia dengan metode non farmakologik telah terbukti dapat membantu lansia dalam menurunkan nyeri dan efek samping yang ditimbulkan sangat kecil dan tidak mahal, sehingga penggunaan metode non farmakologik sangat disarankan dalam menurunkan nyeri pada lansia.
Asuhan Keperawatan Gangguan Mobilitas Fisik dengan Stroke Non Hemoragik di Wilayah Puskesmas Sumbang Banyumas
Authors: Sahrani Atifah Syifa , Sukmaningtyas Wilis , Khasanah Suci
Published: February 2023

Latar Belakang: Stroke merupakan suatu sindrom dengan tanda dan gejala kehilangan fungsi saraf pusat fokal (atau global) yang berkembang dengan cepat dalam detik atau menit. Tanda dan gejala ini berlangsung lebih dari 24 jam atau dapat menyebabkan kematian. Masalah keperawatan yang sering ditemukan adalah gangguan mobilitas yaitu keterbatasan dalam gerak fisik atau lebih ekstremitas secara mandiri. Kelemahan atau kelumpuhan akan menimbulkan gangguan mobilitas fisik dalam melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa asuhan keperawatan pada pasien stroke non hemoragik yang mengalami gangguan mobilitas fisik.
Metode: Penelitian ini dirancang dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif berbentuk studi kasus. Asuhan keperawatan diberikan kepada Tn. W selama 3 hari. Teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dari hasil wawancara, observasi, dan pemeriksaan fisik.
Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan pasien mengalami gangguan mobilitas fisik dimana hasil pemeriksaan fisik menunjukan pasien tidak dapat menggerakan tangan dan kaki kiri (ekstremitas kiri), pasien menggunakan kursi roda untuk berpindah, pasien memiliki riwayat hipertensi sejak 1 tahun yang lalu, pasien memiliki riwayat stroke 6 bulan yang lalu, tekanan darah 160/100 mmHg, suhu 36,8 °C, nadi 80 kali per menit, laju pernafasan 24 kali per menit, pasien sulit menelan makanan. Dari hasil pemeriksaan diatas diagnosa medis pasien mengalami stroke non hemoragik. Mobilitas pasien mengalami perbaikan setelah diberikan terapi ROM yang dibuktikan dengan pergerakan, kekuatan otot, rentan gerak awal 1 akhir 3. Gerak otot, gerak sendi, bergerak dengan mudah, pergelangan tangan, siku kiri, bahu kiri, pergelangan kaki kiri, lutut kiri awal 2 akhir 4. Pergelangan tangan kanan, siku kanan, bahu kanan, pergelangan kaki kanan awal 4 menjadi 5.
Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan data yang didapat, terapi ROM terbukti efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mobilitas fisik pada pasien yang mengalami stroke non hemoragik. Peneliti memberikan intervensi ROM selama 3 hari. Tindakan ROM selama 3 hari menunjukan adanya perubahan teradap nilai rentang dari pasien.
Attitudes towards anglicisms and the English language in the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language used by IT professionals and students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Skopljak Altijana
Published: February 2023

Anglicisms, words borrowed from the English language, which do not have to be of English origin, are observed in the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, attitudes towards the English language by a certain group of native Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian speakers were observed. The research includes insights into the adaptation of anglicisms as an important point in borrowing into an inflective language. The research observes the attitudes towards the usage of anglicisms in the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language and each of them separately. Additionally, attitudes towards the English language, familiarity with anglicisms and proper use of the observed anglicisms has been included in the research. The familiarity with anglicisms is observed through the understanding of the meaning and their proper usage. The participants are random native speakers of the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language who belong to the Internet Technology (IT) field profession and are based in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results show that both the attitude towards anglicisms and the English language are vastly positive, although a total of 44% of the observed anglicisms are translated. The positive attitude towards anglicisms implies their frequent use, mainly adapted to the different systems of the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language. The usage is reflected in the two possibilities: English words used in their original form or adapted on different levels. In addition, as the need for it appeared along, the adaptation was also observed. The original or an adapted form and how far the adaptation goes in the system of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language (phonology and morphology) The research also displays the advisability and growing need for anglicisms in this field and confirms the significance of those words in the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language. The findings imply that there is probably another parameter or parameter (variable(s) influencing the attitude, which could easily be the trend and the global reputation of the English language.
PERAN FATAYAT NU TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN KUALITAS AHLAK MASYARAKAT DESA RANDUWATAN KECAMATAN WONOKERTO KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN
Authors: Isnaeni Rizki , Artika Fitriani Putri , Qomariyah Qomariyah
Published: February 2023

Human morality will grow to follow what is around him, if around the environment there are bad habits then a person's morality will follow the surrounding circumstances, and vice versa. In addition, the more advanced technology such as the presence of smartphones, if it is not balanced with control, it can lead to disgraceful behavior in society because the time is only spent playing smartphones such as viewing content that is not useful. Therefore, it is necessary to have a tool to control so that the creation of good morals in the community or can develop the quality of community morality. The method used in this study is qualitative research because the author in collecting data by conducting direct observations to the village of Randuwatan, Wonokerto sub-district through interviews with the administrators and fatayat NU members of Randuwatan village. The results of this study are that the role of fatayat in Randuwatan village is very helpful in developing the morals of the Randuwatan village community through activities that have been planned by fatayat such as zanji which is carried out regularly on Monday nights, ziaroh which is carried out every year, compensation for orphans which is carried out every month. Muharram and before the new student admission period to meet the school supplies for children in need. In addition, the NU fatayat of Randuwatan village always celebrates Islamic days such as Isra Miraj and the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
Ahlak manusia akan tumbuh mengikuti apa yang ada disekitarnya, apabila disekitar lingkungannya terdapat kebiasaan buruk maka ahlak  seseorang akan mengikuti pada keadaan sekitarnya, begitupun sebaliknya. selain itu juga semakin majunya teknologi seperti hadirnya smartphone jika tidak diimbangi dengan control maka dapat menimbulkan ahlak yang tercela pada masyarakat karena waktunya hanya dihabiskan bermain smartphone seperti melihat koten-konten yang tidak bermanfaat . Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya alat untuk mengontrol agar terciptanya ahlak yang baik pada diri masyarkat atau dapat mengembangkan kualitas ahlak masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif karena penulis dalam mengumpulkan datanya dengan melakukan obsevasi langsung ke desa randuwatan kecamatan wonokerto melalui wawacara terhadap pengurus dan aggota fatayat NU desa
randuwatan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah peran fatayat di desa randuwatan sangat membantu dalam pengembangan ahlak masyarakat desa randuwatan melalui kegiatan-kegiatan yang telah direncanakan oleh fatayat seperti berzanji yang dilakasanakan secara rutin pada malam senin, ziaroh yang dilaksanakan setiap tahunnya, santunan anak yatim yang dilaksanakan setiap bulan muharam  dan menjelang masa penerimaan siswa baru untuk memenuhi perlengkapan sekolah anak-anak yang membutuhkan. Selain itu, fatayat NU desa randuwatan selalu merayakan hari-hari islam seperti isra miraj dan maulid nabi Muhammad SAW.
NILAI-NILAI RELIGIUSITAS DAN RITUAL DALAM SIRAMAN PENGANTIN ADAT JAWA: SUATU TINJAUAN AGAMA DAN BUDAYA
Authors: Sari Onica , Lessy Zulkipli
Published: February 2023

One of the ritual practices that has been passed down from generation to generation since decades ago is ritual of Siraman. Siraman is a ritual carried out at weddings in Javanese tradition. This is symbolic which means being able to clean up negative things both physically and mentally before carrying out the ijab qabul. This study aims to reveal the history, religiosity and concept of the bridal shower ritual in Javanese customs. This research method uses descriptive qualitative methods with content analysis techniques. In addition to self-purification, washing or bathing in a meaningful way to ask for guidance and safety from God for their life after marriage. During the Siraman, prayers for the bride and groom are recited. This splash is also a sign that the quotes, deeds, and thoughts of the bride and groom are clean. In the end, the ritual of Siraman becomes a cultural tradition in which philosophical and religious values are closely contained.
Salah satu praktik ritual yang lahir turun temurun sejak puluhan tahun silam yakni ritual siraman. Siraman adalah ritual yang dilaksanakan pada perayaan pernikahan pengantin dalam adat jawa. Siraman ini merupakan simbolis yang bermakna mampu membersihkan hal-hal yang negatif baik fisik ataupun mental pengantin sebelum dilaksanakan nya ijab qobul. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap sejarah, religiusitas dan konsep ritual siraman pengantin dalam adat Jawa. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik conten analysis. Disamping untuk penyucian diri, siraman ataupun mandi bermakna pengantin meminta petunjuk dan keselamatan kepada sang khaliq untuk kehidupan keduanya setelah menikah. Selama siraman berlangsung, dilantunkan doa-doa kebaikan untuk kedua pengantin. Siraman ini juga menjadi tanda agar perkataan, perbuatan, maupun pikiran kedua pengantin bersih. Pada akhirnya, ritual siraman menjadi sebuah tradisi budaya yang didalamnya terkandung erat nilai filosofis dan nilai agama.
Comparative Study of Pair Trading Techniques in Pakistan’s Financial and Non-Financial Sector
Authors: Afzal Marina , Usman Muhammad , Raheman Abdul
Published: February 2023

Purpose:
This study attempts to empirically investigate the pair trading performance of financial and non-financial firms in Pakistan.
Methodology:
Daily data from 2008 to 2017 was collected for nine years. Cointegration and the distance approach were the two major analytical techniques used to evaluate the profitability of pair trading. The financial and non-financial sectors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange were used to build the pairs.
Findings:
Results showed that the top 5 pairs of portfolios exhibited the highest average excess returns of 0.0698, and Jensen's alpha is 0.0947 for the top 5 pairs. All pairs of firms showed significant and positive risk-adjusted performance. In the non-financial sector, the Top 10 pairs of portfolios had the highest average excess returns of 0.0789, and Jensen's alpha under the co-integration method for non-financial firms for all pairs 5, 10, 15, and 20 of the portfolios is also substantial and positive for risk-adjusted performance, with 0.0046, 0.0618, 0.0577, and 0.0493, respectively. Finally, pair trading under both techniques showed profitability. However, the co-integration technique exhibited better performance than the distance method.
Conclusion:
The study concluded that both pair trading techniques, particularly the co-integration technique, exhibited profitable pair trading performance that can assist investors and fund managers to earn positive returns on their investments regardless of market direction.
Elektrik Güç Dağıtımında Akıllı Sayaç Verileri için Anomali Tespiti ve Tahminleme
Authors: YARAT Serhat , ORMAN Zeynep
Published: February 2023

Nüfus yoğunluğu ve ekonomik büyümenin etkisiyle enerji talebi hızla artmaktadır. Bu talep karşısında enerji ve elektrik şebekeleri daha fazla zorlukla karşı karşıya gelmektedir. Enerji tüketiminin sıkı bir şekilde izlenmesi ve kontrol altında tutulması önem arz etmektedir. Enerji dağılımını düşündüğümüzde akıllı sayaçlar bu enerjinin kontrolünde kilometre taşı rolü oynamaktadır. Enerji tüketim ölçümlerinin yapıldığı sayaçlarda meydana gelebilecek herhangi bir elektrik kesintisi, bir hata veya yanlış ölçüm, dağıtım şirketlerinden son kullanıcılara kadar birçok tarafı etkilemektedir. Enerji sektöründeki bu tür anomalilerin tespiti için gerçekleştirilen veri analitiği çalışmaları ve büyük veri teknolojileri, sensörlerden ve sayaçlardan toplanan zaman serisi verilerini gerçek zamanlı veya toplu olarak analiz ederek verimliliği ve tasarrufu arttırmayı amaçlayan net ve eyleme geçirilebilir çıktılar üretmede önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, akıllı elektrik sayaçları ile ölçülen aylık tüketim değerlerine dayalı olarak enerji tüketimindeki olası anomalilerin tespit edilmesi ve farklı makine öğrenmesi yöntemleri kullanılarak gelecek tüketiminin tahmin edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Sonuç olarak; enerji sektöründe genel aydınlatma sayaçları üzerinde yapılan uygulamalarda İzolasyon Ormanı (Isolation Forest-IF), Yerel Aykırı Değer Faktörü (Local Outlier Factor-LOF) ve FbProphet algoritmalarının anomali tespitinde olası uç anomali noktalarını başarılı bir şekilde tespit edebildiği ve FbProphet algoritmasının XGBoost algoritmasına göre sayaç verileri üzerinde zaman serileri ile yapılan tahminlemelerde ortalama olarak daha iyi sonuç verdiği tespit edilmiştir.
THE FIRST FOSSIL RECORD OF A MANTIS LACEWING PUPA, AND A REVIEW OF PUPAE IN MANTISPIDAE AND THEIR EVOLUTIONARY SIGNIFICANCE
Authors: HAUG CAROLIN , PÉREZ-DE LA FUENTE RICARDO , BARANOV VIKTOR , HAUG GIDEON T. , KIESMÜLLER CHRISTINE , ZIPPEL ANA , HÖRNIG MARIE K. , HAUG JOACHIM T.
Published: February 2023

During ontogenetic development, insects can undergo quite drastic changes (metamorphosis) until the adult stage is reached. A substantial part of this development in one group of Insecta, Holometabola, takes place during the pupa stage. Despite the pupa being recognised as an important phase, rather few depictions of pupae exist in the literature. We report here the first find of a fossil pupa of the lacewing group Mantispidae. The specimen represents an exuvia and is enclosed in Ukrainian Rovno amber, Eocene in age (c. 35–40 million years). We review the entire record of extant pupae of Mantispidae depicted in the literature or in online image repositories. With the aid of elliptic Fourier analysis, we compare the outline of the femur of the foreleg (raptorial appendage in the adults) of pupae and adults of Mantispidae. The pupae are all very similar concerning the femur, while the adults show a larger morphological diversity, particularly the extinct forms. Furthermore, our results indicate that the forelegs do not become increasingly complex throughout ontogenetic stages, but instead undergo an indirect development. According to the low variation in morphology seen in the pupa stage in Mantispidae, it is plausible that it represents a phylotypic stage for the group, i.e. a phase characterised by a significantly lower variability than other stages.
Modelling Reaeration Coefficient of Stream using Regression Analytical Method - A case of Mmubete Stream, Rivers State Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria, B.M. Engr. Akatah , O.C. Engr. Izinyon ,   Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, L.S. Engr. Dr. Gwarah ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria
Published: February 2023

Surface water pollution is a major problem/ occurrence in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Mmubete stream is never an exception. Mmubete stream is significant to the people of Rivers State owing to its usefulness in terms fishing activities and domestic usage. The modelling of Mmubete stream using regression analytical method with emphasis on incorporating mixing properties of stream in stream reaeration prediction was carried out. Water samples were collected and analysed for dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature. The hydrodynamic data (depth, velocity, surface area, kinematic viscosity and dispersion) of the stream were measured while re-aeration coefficient using empirical models developed using regression analytical approach was determined. The results revealed that the field reaeration coefficient of Mmubete stream ranges from 2.4432d-1 to 3.7568d-1 in the wet season and 0.96d-1 to 2.712d-1 in the dry season. The reaeration coefficient of the stream ranges from 1.983d-1 to 3.088d-1 using the model 1 for the prediction, 1.983d-1 to 3.5065d-1 using the model 2 and 3.0221d-1 to d-1 4.1817 using the model 3. The R2 of the models are 0.934, 0.934 and 0.998 for models 1, 2 and 3 respectively and the standard errors are 0.11135, 0.549694 and 0.022008 for model 1,2 and 3 respectively. The models developed are reliable considering the root mean square and standard error values.
Impact of Strong Column Weak Beam for a Six- Story Residential Building According to Indian Code
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Faculty Department of Civil Engineering, Oxford College of Engineering and Management, Gaidakot, Nepal, Poudel Ashish
Published: February 2023

Ductile design and detailing provisions were revised in 2016 by the Bureau of Indian Standards. It introduced Strong Column Weak Beam Provision (SCWB) for beam-column joint. In this paper, an attempt is done to investigate the influence of SCWB provision on the Longitudinal Rebar Quantity (LRQ) of typical columns i.e. Corner Column, Edge Column, and Middle Column on seismic Zones III, IV, and V for six-story buildings. Story-wise variation reached a maximum from 100% to 200% in the 4th and 5th story whereas overall variation was observed from around 50% to 80% in LRQ of the column while considering SCWB over the conventional technique of column design. Finally, the study concludes that the requirement for design strength ratio i.e. Beam column capacity ratio ( 1.4 c b MM) has resulted in excessive quantity of rebar and thereby increasing its cost specifically for the residential buildings and apartments of smaller heights.
An Approach for the Reduction of Unwanted Edges in Contour Detection Based on Local Filtering
Authors:   Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Razi University, Tagh-E-Bostan, kermanshah, Iran, Kolivand Hadi , Souri Azita ,   Department of English language Education, Azad Islamic University, Touserkan, Iran
Published: February 2023

In this paper, an approach for the reduction of unwanted edges in contour detection based on local filtering is presented. Our approach can be used as a preprocessing step before contour detection. Also our approach is useful for object recognition based on feature extraction tasks, because many contour detection methods can’t delete all unwanted edges carefully. Our method consists of a computational algorithm that has 7 steps. Including smoothing, edge detection, smoothing, decreasing of pixels, thresholding, local filtering, and mask creation respectively. We use smoothing for adhering neighbor edge pixels and weakening alone edge pixels. So we can amplify the correct edge pixels and attenuate unwanted edge pixels by smoothing the edge image. In local filtering, we use a proposed casual template that determines noisy regions and correct regions and therefore can create a mask matrix that its elements related to mentioned regions. Finally we can use the "mask matrix" for improving contours by using a “And” operator and we ensure final contour that has a few context effect.
Expectativas y satisfacción del paciente edéntulo total mandibular en el área clínica de implantes dentales de la Universidad Santa María
Authors: Girón M. Heidi , Ríos-Calvo María del Pilar
Published: February 2023

A lo largo del tiempo, se han propuesto diferentes alternativas para resolver el problema del edentulismo, tanto en la rehabilitación convencional como en la asociada a implantes, a objeto de restaurar función, fonación y estética; no obstante, es poco común indagar acerca de lo que aspira obtener el paciente una vez culminada la terapéutica rehabilitadora. El objetivo de investigación fue analizar las expectativas y satisfacción del paciente edéntulo total mandibular. Se trata de un estudio cuali-cuantitativo en modalidad estudio de casos, para el cual se seleccionaron 10 informantes candidatos a prótesis implantoretenida implantosoportada atornillada híbrida (PHISA) y 10 a prótesis implantoretenidas mucosoportadas removibles (SIMR), quienes fueron entrevistados antes y después de la respectiva intervención terapéutica. Los resultados mostraron similar satisfacción estética en ambos grupos y mayor satisfacción funcional en el grupo SIMR. Se concluye que los pacientes edéntulos totales mandibulares rehabilitados con SIMR perciben apropiada satisfacción, a tono con sus aspiraciones antes de iniciarse el tratamiento implantológico. De allí, la obligación del tratante de explorar las expectativas del paciente durante la planificación terapéutica, a fin de tomar decisiones clínicas que coadyuven a proporcionarle la mayor satisfacción posible y una mejor calidad de vida.
Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de los odontopediatras acerca de maloclusiones y condiciones relacionadas
Authors: Scovino Stankovic Andrea , Gallardo López Edna , Mejías Rotundo Oswaldo , Morales-Chávez Mariana , Zavarce Socorro Elena
Published: February 2023

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de Odontopediatras acerca de las maloclusiones y condiciones relacionadas. Se trata de un estudio transversal no experimental donde se elaboró un cuestionario en línea acerca de los años de experiencia, número de especialidades, lugar de trabajo, condiciones oclusales y faciales evaluadas, toma de decisión para remisión al ortodoncista y lugar final de atención de los pacientes. 82 especialistas respondieron al instrumento pertenecientes a nueve países. En los resultados se encontró que más del 98% de los encuestados afirman evaluar hábitos, overbite, mordidas cruzadas y apiñamiento; por su parte el retrognatismo fue la condición menos evaluada. Respecto a las condiciones de referencia al ortodoncista, las asimetrías dentales y las alteraciones maxilo-mandibulares son remitidas al menos por el 78% de los encuestados. El lugar de tratamiento para ellos puede ser tanto en la consulta del ortodoncista o del odontopediatra según el caso. No se detectaron diferencias entre el número de características referidas y los años de experiencia.  Se puede concluir de este estudio que los odontopediatras tienen adecuados conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas para evaluar la maloclusión frecuentemente; refiriendo los casos que sugieren una alta complejidad. Se recomienda incrementar la comunicación entre las disciplinas para una atención integral y a tiempo.
Enseñanza en la prevención de la tuberculosis: Una comprensión en el personal odontológico del Hospital San Vicente de Paúl-Risaralda-Colombia, durante el año 2021
Authors: Blanco Pérez Isadora
Published: February 2023

La presente investigación da luces en cómo el profesional de la odontología en constante interrelación con enfermedades como la Tuberculosis (TB) desde su entorno interactúa con las condiciones que permiten la prevención de la enfermedad, esto constituye una condición laboral de riesgo para su vida. El objetivo fue interpretar las estrategias de enseñanza para la prevención clínica de la tuberculosis en el personal odontológico del Hospital San Vicente De Paúl-Risaralda. El estudio tuvo un enfoque cualitativo, de tipo fenomenológico y hermenéutico, teniendo un alcance comprensivo e interpretativo desde los cimientos filosóficos que nos confiere como método en donde el diálogo por medio de la observación participante y la entrevista semiestructurada como instrumentos de recolección de datos, permitieron la interpretación de saberes desde la perspectiva del personal odontológico, se incluyeron 3 participantes odontólogos, los datos fueron procesados con la ayuda del programa Atlas.ti. Al analizar desde la perspectiva del personal se da relevancia a enfermedades, la concentración de la atención del paciente en la cavidad oral. Al abordar las estrategias, la ausencia constituye una de las categorías más relevantes: Ausencia de estrategias, ausencia de sentido de pertenencia y de responsabilidad en relación con la divulgación de información vinculada con la Tuberculosis. Se infiere que la prevención clínica se asume como una visión superficial sobre la base de suposiciones que hace el odontólogo, este conjunto de rasgos funda una cultura que es preciso transformar para bien del personal que labora en el Hospital y del contexto social que los rodea.
Protocolo para el registro de la apnea del sueño (SAS)
Authors: León Terán Alexandra Carolina , López Castro María Laura , Isler López Ludiana Andreina
Published: February 2023

El síndrome de apnea del sueño (SAS) consiste en la aparición de episodios recurrentes de limitación al paso del aire durante el sueño, como consecuencia de una alteración anatómico-funcional de la vía aérea superior que conduce a su colapso. El propósito de esta revisión exploratoria de la literatura es que el odontólogo general, con especial énfasis en el odontopediatra y el ortodoncista, tengan un instrumento sencillo y práctico que le ayude a familiarizar y discernir entre todos los parámetros clínicos de relevancia para lograr una apropiada diagnosis, logrando brindar una atención y el abordaje correcto a dichos pacientes. La consulta electrónica se realizó mediante la base de datos PubMed, LILACS, SCIELO y Cochrane Library, utilizando las palabras: Apnea, hipoapnea, apnea obstructiva del sueño y protocolo, sin establecer un límite de años.
Project Evaluation for Expand the Potential of the Teacher Network Award from the Princess Maha Chakri Award (PMCA) Foundation Towards the Development of Underprivileged Children in Thailand
Authors: Erawan Waraporn , Kanawapee Chatkaew , Chookhampaeng Chowwalit
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a project aiming to enhance the empowerment of disadvantaged children and youth in Thailand, with a view to promoting educational equality in the country. The Kirkpatrick evaluation framework, comprising four dimensions - response, learning, behavior, and results - was applied. Data was collected from 93 teachers out of a total of 121 (76.85%) who participated in the project, as well as 28 teachers who were interviewed. The research tools included a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire comprising 26 items, and a 6-item interview guide. Statistical analysis using mean, standard deviation, and t-test was conducted to analyze the data. The results indicated that the project had a significant impact on teacher response and learning, as well as a positive impact on behavior and results. Implications for future research and practical applications are discussed.The research findings indicate that the overall assessment of the project is highly satisfactory (= 4.17). Upon consideration of the individual domains, it was found that all domains were highly satisfactory, with teachers involved in the project expressing the highest level of satisfaction with the outcomes of the project's implementation (= 4.27). In particular, the domain of behavior in the application of knowledge in practice was highly effective (= 4.22). The level of response that individuals have to the environmental sustainability project and the feelings they have towards the project (= 4.13) and the learning aspect, including understanding the principles and theories, and the skills necessary to achieve the goals of the project (= 4.06).  A significant recommendation is the development of an information technology system to collect and disseminate the innovative work of teachers in order to expand its impact. It is also important to link the dissemination system of the project with capable agencies in the field.
WhatsApp as a Supporter Tool in Language Learning: A Study of Saudi EFL Learners’ Perceptions
Authors: Bani Salameh Mohammad Yahya Ali
Published: February 2023

Technology has literally become inseparable from modern day living as it always stays with us in all places and times. Therefore, prudence demands that teachers too, make positive use of it for language learning/teaching. This study compares the impact of WhatsApp based learning activities (WBLA) with conventional activities on boosting the four language skills of Saudi EFL students. The study also investigates Saudi EFL students' perceptions on using WBLA as a tool of English language learning, motivation and autonomy. A close-ended questionnaire was developed to collect data from 100 Saudi EFL undergraduate students at Duba, University of Tabuk, the subjects of this study. The investigation showed that WBLA has a positive impact on shaping the Saudi EFL undergraduates’ perceptions to language learning. Moreover, results indicate that male learners outperformed females in all the four skills. The study, therefore, concludes that WBLA should be integrated in all EFL classes. This study establishes that novel use of technology offers effective assistance in the language classroom.
Saudi Translation Agencies and Translation Centers: A Study of Post-Editing Practices
Authors: Ali Alshehri Bodour , Alowedi Noha Abdullah
Published: February 2023

This qualitative research aims to investigate and analyze the practice of post-editing activity in Saudi translation agencies and translation centers. The study’s focus is on the importance of post-editing Machine Translation (MT) output as an approach to upgrade the quality of MT results to enhance the accuracy of translations. The study data were collected through an electronic survey (questionnaire) comprising short questions about post-editing practice and guidelines in addition to their knowledge about post-editing certification programs. The participants in this study were 18 professional translators working in certified translation agencies and translation centers across different universities between Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh cities. The results of the study showed that the participants post-edited the MT outputs in their tasks and recognized the importance of being aware of post-editing standards and guidelines. Further, the findings demonstrated that the majority of the participants used machine translation tools. Finally, they were positively disposed about post-editing certification programs to take employment as post-editors. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended to analyze the state of post-editing in Saudi Arabia on a larger sample to investigate the attitudes of Saudi translation students towards practicing post-editing of MT outputs, and analyzing the activity of post-editing MT in specialized texts by Saudi professional translators.
The Antioxidative effect of Carvacrol on Methotrexate induced testicular damage in rats
Authors: Ibrahim Dina , Lebda Mohamed , Hashem Amal , Elfeky Mohamed
Published: February 2023

Methotrexate (MTX) is an antiproliferative drug used widely in chemotherapy, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases. Despite this, its long-term administration causes testicular adverse effects. Carvacrol is a phytochemical derived from aromatic plants of the genera Oregano. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects and to inhibit the growth of a variety of cancer cells. The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant effect of carvacrol on MTX-induced testicular damage. Twenty-four adult rats were randomly divided into four groups, six rats each, as follows: Control, Carvacrol (40mg/kg b.w. daily orally), MTX (25 mg/kg b.w single shot I/P) and Carvacrol and MTX. Testicular biomarkers, redox status and Nrf2 gene expression tests were assessed after 15 days. MTX caused alterations in testosterone hormone and total and prostatic acid phosphatases. Furthermore, testicular 8-OHdG and MDA were increased while reduced GSH was decreased indicating testicular oxidative damage. Concomitant administration of carvacrol was able to restore the adverse effects of MTX. This was observed in the revised levels of the mentioned parameters nearly to normal in comparison to the control and MTX groups. In the present study, we report that carvacrol ameliorates MTX-induced testicular damage by protection from oxidative stress, decrease in DNA damage, and enhancement of serum testicular biomarkers.
Tilapia Nilotica Welfare in Relation to Economic and Managerial Culture
Authors: Hamid Shereen , Shahin Sara , Abouelnaga Ahmed
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of different stocking populations of tilapia nilotica fish in their aquaculture on some maintenance behavior, performance, economic values and hormonal concentration levels. On this research, 300 tilapia nilotica fish were distributed into different densities (15, 20,25 and30 fish per aquaria 40*30*80cm) 3 replica for each population and distributed in 70 Litter water in aquaria. 30 fish kept as aspare. After 2 weeks from the start of the experiment and at the end of the experimental periods, blood samples were collected for serum cortisol and growth hormones assay. From the obtained results we found that, The feeding and foraging behavior time and frequency (94.00+3.55 & 144.00+9.79) were improved with stocking density (15 fish in aquaria) and the aggressive behavior was at high level with overcrowding. (26.80+1.83 & 105.00+4.68), on the other hand the surfacing, swimming and resting time were increased with higher stocking rate. The growth hormone was increased with decreased stocking density. The stress indicating hormone (cortisol) was increased with high stocking populations. The return and profit were significantly increase with decreased stocking density.
Molecular Heterogeneity of Salmonella Gene Isolated from Chickens, Ducks, Pigeons, and Rabbits in Egypt
Authors: Hamed Engy , Abdelaty May , Sorour Hend , Roshdy Heba , Samir Abdelhafez , badiea Zainab
Published: February 2023

A total 250 fecal samples were collected from chicken, duck, pigeon, and rabbits for detection of Salmonella species. Salmonella species were detected in 42 out of 250 samples 16.8% and the most predominant species were Salmonella Enteritis was detected in 11 out 42 (26.2%) of total isolates and Salmonella Typhimurum was detected in 9 out 42 (21.4% ) of total isolates. All isolates were examined for antibiotics sensitivity by using disc diffusion technique against 10 different antibiotics Ampicillin , Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid , ciprofloxacin , cefotaxime , ceftriaxone , doxycycline , Norfloxacin , streptomycin , tetracycline and Gentamicin), and found that highest percentage of resistance in all species was seen with amoxicillin with clavulanic acid and the lowest percentage of resistance was seen with gentamicin, ciprofloxacine and norfloxacine. The molecular identification of virulence-associated genes in Salmonella strains which isolated from different poultry species and rabbits (n=42)revealed the detection of invA, , mgtC, bcfC, sopBand ssaG genes in 100% of the examined isolates, while avrA gene found to be in 90.5%Analyzing of nucleotide sequence of sopB virulence gene of identities between the isolated Egyptian Salmonella strains and different Salmonella strains uploaded from gene bank from different places all over the world revealed a 98.6% to 100% homology.
Clinical Equivalence of Monoglyde® and Monocryl® Absorbable Poliglecaprone-25 Sutures: A Single-Blind, Randomized Study
Authors: Sailakshmi MPA , Misra Sukanta , HS Sathyashree , Acharya Soukhin , Moharana Ashok , TS Deepak
Published: February 2023

Objectives: Poliglecaprone-25 is a synthetic monofilament suture, commonly used for post-cesarean subcuticular skin closure. The present study was designed to assess the effect of subcuticular skin closure using Monoglyde® vs. Monocryl® poliglecaprone-25 absorbable sutures, on the risk of wound composite outcomes in the first 30 days postpartum [surgical site infection (SSI), wound dehiscence, hematoma or seroma].

Study Design: This is a prospective, single-blind, randomized (1:1), multicentric, two-arm, study performed between September 2020 and December 2021 at two different centres across India. Women (18-40 years) with a singleton pregnancy, requiring cesarean delivery were randomized to Monoglyde® (n=62) or Monocryl® (n=62) suture groups. The primary endpoint is incidence of wound composite outcomes in the first 30 days postpartum (SSI, wound dehiscence, seroma, or hematoma). In addition, the secondary outcomes, incidence of wound composite outcome at all visits (till 4 months), suture extrusion and loosening, suture removal and evaluation of microbial deposits on sutures (in case not absorbed or infection), operative time, intraoperative suture handling, postoperative pain, return to normal day-to-day activities, modified Hollander cosmesis score, subject satisfaction score, and adverse events were noted.

Results: Non-significant difference between the groups regarding demographic characteristics and primary endpoint, incidence of wound composite outcome was observed. Moreover, no significant difference in suture extrusion and loosening, suture removal and evaluation of microbial deposits on sutures, operative time, intraoperative suture handling, pain, return to normal day-to-day activities, modified Hollander cosmesis, and subject satisfaction score were registered between the groups.

Conclusions: This study establishes the clinical equivalence of Monoglyde® and Monocryl® poliglecaprone-25 sutures and both sutures can be used for subcuticular skin closure following cesarean delivery with minimal risk for wound complications.
Miscellaneous neuromuscular symptoms and signs in long Covid
Authors: Koca Tuba , Erzurumluoglu Ozer , Kocyigit Burhan
Published: February 2023

We have completed the 3rd year of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the early stages of the disease, we were faced with a wide variety of symptoms and signs, including the neuromuscular system, as well as life-threatening cardiopulmonary, neurovascular and immun complications. In our study, we questioned fatigue, myalgia, arthralgia, dyspnea, headache, dizziness, neck pain, back pain, low back pain, knee-hip-foot joint pain, vascular claudication (lower extremity pain/cramp), neuropathic pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling, pernio, imbalance in walking in patients (N=111; 65 female, 29 male) aged 20-59 years, who applied to our outpatient clinic in the last 1 year and had Covid-19. The mean time after Covid-19 was 5.8 ±2.1 months. The duration of Covid-19 treatment was a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 12 days (median=5 days). Weight loss in 14.4% (median=3.5 kg), anorexia 17.1%, myalgia 41.4% (visual analog scale, VAS=5.1±1.9 cm), arthralgia 24.3% (VAS=5.1±2 cm), fatigue 63.1%, joint swelling 1.8%, pernio sign 0.9%, morning stiffness 7.2% (median=15 min, min 5-maximum 60 min), headache 39.6%, neuropathic pain 15.3%, effort dyspnea 38.7%, 30 second chair stand test= 14.9 ±3.6, vascular claudication symptom 11.7%, neck pain 27.0%, low back pain 30.6%, back pain 36%, hip-knee-foot pain 18.0%, gait imbalance 1.8%, dizziness 18.9% were observed. While fatigue (p=0.05), headache (p=0.04), and dyspnea (p=0.021) complaints were higher in males; VAS (arthralgia) was found higher in females (p=0.026). In the post-Covid-19 period, we see many neuromuscular symptoms and signs, especially fatigue, myalgia, headache and back pain. In addition, lower extremity vascular claudication and neuropathic pain related with chronic pain should not be overlooked in these patients.
Importance of curcumin effect and asprosin level on glucose metabolism in diabetic rats
Authors: Gokdemir Gul , No author No author , Gokdemir Mehmet , Tasdemir Ezel , Yokus Beran , Baylan Mukadder
Published: February 2023

Asprosin is a new hormone secreted mainly from white adipose tissue. It may be associated with the pathogenesis of obesity, diabetes and some metabolic diseases. The changes in plasma asprosin levels of experimental diabetic rats and the relation of these changes with liver glucose metabolism and some diabetes parameters were investigated, and the effects of metformin, gliclazide or curcumin treatment on plasma asprosin levels were tried. The study was designed as an animal model in diabetic rats The albino rats were divided into five groups. To induce diabetes, a single dose of STZ was injected intraperitoneally. Diabetics rats were treated intragastrically with metformin (D+Metformin group), gliclazide (D+Giliclazide group) or 20 curcumin (D+Curcumin group) for eight weeks. Fasting blood glucose, insulin levels and other parameters were measured. Plasma asporsin levels of untreated diabetic rats increased significantly (P<.001). Although the plasma asprosin levels of diabetic rats treated with the rugs were significantly lower (P<.001). Fasting blood glucose levels of diabetic rats treated with the drugs were found to be remarkably lower than the diabetic control values (P<.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in the insulin levels and HOMA-IR between these three groups. Curcumin treatment provides significant improvements in plasma asprosin level and diabetes parameters. The increase in plasma asprosin level in diabetic rats may be one of the main reasons that facilitate the development of the disease or is responsible for its pathogenesis. Our findings support the idea that curcumin may be an important treatment option for diabetes.
Clinic-epidemiological profile and acute kidney injury among pediatric snake bite cases admitted in a tertiary care center of South India
Authors: Pandian Guna , Palanisamy Murugalatha , Baskaran Vanitha
Published: February 2023

Background: Snake bite is a neglected public health problem in the tropical countries, particularly in rural areas. Snake bite is more common in children and young adults. This study intends to bring out the burden of the issue in rural children of South India.

Aims and Objectives: The objectives of the study are as follows: (1) To study the epidemiological profile, the clinical profile, complications, and outcome of pediatric snake bite cases and (2) to study the incidence, predictors, and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI).

Materials and Methods: A prospective and observational study carried out for 1½ years among 0–12-year-old snake bite children. The epidemiological details, details related to snake bite event, pre hospital events, clinical and laboratory parameters on admission, outcome, complications, incidence of AKI, and their possible predictive factors among the snake bite children are analyzed. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software (IBM, USA) version 20.

Results: Male children above 5 years of age in rural areas during outdoor activities are more commonly affected during the monsoon period and during night hours. Hemotoxic snake bites are more common. Incidence of AKI following snake bite is 10%. Possible predictive factors are long bite to admission interval, tender lymph nodes, anemia, increased total count, elevated serum bilirubin on admission, and increased requirement of Anti Snake Venom.

Conclusion: This study proves the burden of snake bite among rural children and their morbidity and mortality following snake bite-induced AKI. A high index of suspicion should be kept in mind based on possible predictive factors for development of AKI in snake bite children.
PODER JUDICIÁRIO E LEI MARIA DA PENHA: O ENFRENTAMENTO À VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA E FAMILIAR CONTRA A MULHER
Authors: Façanha Josanne Cristina Ribeiro Ferreira , Façanha Neto Inácio Ferreira
Published: February 2023

Desde a promulgação da Lei Maria da Penha ocorreram discussões no seio social acerca das iniciativas promovidas pelo Estado Brasileiro no enfrentamento da violência perpetrada contra mulheres em nosso país. De modo a garantir os direitos e garantias elencados pela Lei Maria da Penha, é indispensável à articulação entre os Poderes Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário, para o atendimento da demanda de casos de violência doméstica e familiar contra a mulher, além da formação de profissionais para atuação nesses casos, especialmente para que sejam asseguradas as inovações legislativas. Desse modo, ressalta-se a importância do Poder Judiciário e de suas funções no processo de formulação e implementação de políticas públicas voltadas às mulheres em situação de violência doméstica e familiar, além da aplicação das medidas protetivas e de urgência à vítima, o desenvolvimento de programas para a conscientização e, consequente, ressocialização do agressor, garantindo, dessa forma, a efetividade da Lei Maria da Penha.