bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mobbing at a Public Hospital and its Effects on Employees Healt
Authors: KATSIKI Rania
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The current project studies mobbing and its effects upon the health and quality of life of the workforce/employees. This harassment (mobbing) against the target-employee takes place as a method- ic/systematic psychological attack and involves yelling, derogatory comments, distortion of the victims’ words, and threats/accusations for negligence of duty, when previously and deliberately vital information were not providing. Aim: The current study aims to document and inves- tigate mobbing at a public hospital. Additional goals were to assess aspects of mobbing, like its causes, the impact it has on the victims or on the organization, as well as the measures required to be taken for the pre- vention and dealing with the phenomenon. Material and Method: The material of the study, con- cerning the theoretical approach, was both the Greek and international literature and search was performed on Pubmed and Google Scholar data, while the study sample consisted of ‘Agioi Anargyroi’ Oncology Hospi- tal staff from various profession. For the conduct of the research, a version of the French edition of Leymann’s questionnaire on psychological terror in the workplace was used (Leymmann Inventory of Psychological Terror -LIPT), calibrated and translated in Greek; while, varied determiners that contribute to the appearance of mob- bing were studied in particular. Results: The research conducted confirms that mob- bing affects employees in Public Health Care Sector. Out of the 83 members of participating staff, 49 have suffered mobbing (which corresponds to 59,0%). The most frequent/common psychological symptom they have experienced was intense stress (42,9%). The num- ber of incidents of mobbing on various participants dif- fers significantly according to their level of education. Specifically, holders of MSc or PhD title had to deal with significantly more incidents of ethical harassment behaviors. Conclusion: The mobbing phenomenon appears to be an increasing threat to the health of workers in health sector, and both the state and health organizations must adopt and implement effective measures to address this threat.
Mobile Health and Dementia
Authors: BOUGATSA Panagiota , PELKA Parthena , RIZOGIANNI Charikleia , APOSTOLAKIS Ioannis
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Dementia is a chronic disease which has no cure and progressively affects the behavior and the daily function of the patients. New technologies and applications can play a major role in dementia modifying intervention. Aim: To review current evidence on new technologies applications for Dementia modifying intervention, and the relevant legislation. Material and methods: Studies of the last five years were reviewed in the databases Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed. The legislation at the official journal of the Greek Government and at the official journal of the European Union was also reviewed. We used the search terms, both in Greek and English Language, to establish clear subject relevance: «mobile health», «m-health», «e- health», «dementia», «chronic diseases», «Alzheimer», «Quality», «Apps/Applications», «artificial intelligence», «internet of things», «consumer», «liability». Results: Health organizations and researchers have developed a wide range of modifying dementia interven- tion applications for patients in every day care. Through the evolution of technology more integrated applications are to be developed. Conclusions: In the future, mobile health will play a significant role in modifying interventions in chronic diseases. Health Organizations must be actively involved in their development. Legislative regulations are necessary to assure the quality of mobile health and create motives to enforce supply and demand for mobile health services.
The Effect of COVID-19 on Mental Health Disorders
Authors: KARELI Aikaterini , SKITSOU Alexandra , CHARALAMBOUS Georgios
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Mental health is an issue that has emerged rapidly as one of the most significant effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the fact that the pandemic is on going, there is not much research on its effects on mental health. Especially in Greece there is a complete lack of research in this field. However, the existing research worldwide, as well as the data from previous illnesses, sug- gest that mental health needs to be investigated as a mat- ter of urgency due to the significant impacts that make it a top priority. Aim: To examine the key impacts on mental health results caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: In this research, we conducted a systematic review approach to collect, analyze and synthesize data regarding the COVID‐19 outbreak’s drastic negative effects on mental health. The articles were searched, between March 2020 and February 2021, οn the electronic databases Elsevier, PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. Keywords were used to search the literature: (“COVID- 19” OR “pandemic” AND “mental health” OR “depression” OR “anxiety”). Results: Significant data emerged from the surveys examined. It has been confirmed that people who have experienced pandemics develop mental health problems. The main factors that lead to the development of mental health problems are isolation, lack of social support, involuntary job loss, as well as the fear people feel for their safety and future. Conclusions: The research of previous pandemics has shown both short-term and long-term effects on mental health. Depression and anxiety are expected psychological consequences if one considers the sudden nature of death from the virus, and lack of social support due to measures of social distancing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital that the health authorities of each country take inter- vention measures at an early stage to ensure the mental well-being of all subgroups of the population.
Social Media as a Tool of Influence and Mentorship among Healthcare Professionals
Authors: KONSTANTINIDIS Kleanthis , KATSAS Ioannis , APOSTOLAKIS Ioannis
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The use of Social Media (SoMe) by health- care professionals (HCPs) has risen fast in the recent years, creating a new informal framework of collaborative intelligence, which is based on the virtual interaction of its users. In addition, COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated SoMe usage from HCPs, who explore alternative avenues to professional development and ways to navigate the volume, veracity and variety of data and networks in a currently shaping SoMe environment in healthcare. Objective: The revelation of SoMe as a means for com- municating with peer networks and an opportunity for mentorship and coaching, as well as information sharing and remote collaboration to promote professional development. Method: We conducted a literature search in PubMed and Google Scholar online databases for the last five years (2016-2021) using keywords. Keywords used were “social media”, “healthcare”, “healthcare professionals”, “mentorship”, “coaching”, “influence”. Snowball referral sam- pling method was also utilized for further review. Results: We identified 18 articles. Twitter, the most commonly used platform amongst HCPs, allows real-time engagement and dissemination of information. Collabora- tive Web 2.0 tools are also utilized to support mentorship, influence and coaching amongst HCPs. Conclusion: HCPs begin to take ownership in shaping the future of SoMe usage in healthcare field. SoMe can be useful for sharing information, mentorship amongst HCPs and a means for their professional development. Although HCPs adopt the use of SoMe, questions arise about the proper and ethical use of them. Certain conditions must be met before their usage, in order to avoid any risk of misinformation, dispute of information’s reliability, distrust of persons and conflicts of interest.
Social Support and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer
Authors: THEOFILOU Paraskevi
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Social support for women with breast cancer is linked to quality of life (QoL) and appears to be vital in treating breast cancer and adapting to the disease. Purpose: The purpose of the present study is the investigation of differences in social support and QoL levels in women with breast cancer (i) during chemotherapy and (ii) two years after chemotherapy. Method: In this cross-sectional study, 74 women with breast cancer participated in two independent groups of patients. Specifically, during chemotherapy (n = 41) and two years after chemotherapy (n = 33). The participants in the study completed the Greek version of the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) as well as the Greek version of the Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life Index (MVQoLI-15) for measuring social support and quality of life respectively. All statistical analyses were per- formed with the statistical program SPSS 25. Results: The group "two years after chemotherapy" reported better QoL than the group "during chemotherapy". There was no difference in perceived social support between the two groups. The older the patients, the lower the QoL for the chemotherapy group. Conclusions: Research findings indicate that quality of life improves over time.
Avoiding Health Risk Factors: Evaluation of a Public Benefit Enterprise’s “Health Program”
Authors: PAPATHOMA Panagiota , VLASSIS Ioannis
Published: June 2023

This study investigated the effectiveness of the “Community Center’s Health Program” administered by a Municipal Enterprise aiming to reduce health risk factors (alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise), in 351 participants, implemented during a five-year period (2015-2020). For this purpose, quantitative and qualitative personal record data were examined. According to the results a) alcohol users decreased (- 1.20%), b) smokers decreased (-0.50%) while there was also a tendency for heavy smokers to reduce to 1-10 cigarettes per day, c) percentage of those who systematically exercise decreased (-4.90%, p=0,001<0,05) while frequency of desired exercise increased (+54.40%) for those who already exer- cised, d) overall food consumption reduced while there was compliance with dietary guidelines at "sweets" (+1.70%, p= 0.044 <0.05) and "salt" (+ 1.20%) categories, e) course of the disease improved in 8 out of 10 disease categories ("Cancer": -2%, p= 0.039 <0.05, "Gastroenterological diseases": -2.9%, p= 0.002 <0.05) while within the desired limits remained the Mean of Blood Sugar (+0.81%, p= 0.030 <0.05), Total Choles- terol (-2.50%) and Blood Pressure (Systolic Blood Pressure -0, 91%, Diastolic Blood Pressure -1.15%). Overall, health for part of the sample was maintained or improved. The Health Program offers indications as to its effectiveness. It can become, through improvements, an original and competent model providing community health care, filling the education gap, and patient monitoring as a reference to chronic disease management, with potentially positive results for the health system.
Hypoglycemic Response of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats Fed with Sweet ‎Potato (Ipomoea Batatas) and Irish (Solanum Tuberosum) Potato Flour ‎Supplemented with Vitamins
Authors: Petrol B. B. , Abubakar A. , Sanda F. A. , Babakura M. , Goni C. , Sherrif M.
Published: June 2023

The hypoglycemic effect of feeding normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats with Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)and Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum)flour fortified with vitamin for 21 days was studied. Forty-five white albino rats were divided into groups of five rats each. The groups are Normal control, Normal control + diet, positive control, negative control, test control 1 and test control 2. Fasting blood glucose and 2 hours post-prandial were measured at 7 days, 14 days and 21 days. It was found that sweet potato and irish potato flour diet significantly (P<0.05) reduced the fasting blood glucose and 2 hours post-prandial blood glucose compared with those of diabetic and normal rats fed with control diet.  Maximum reduction in fasting and 2 hours post-prandial blood glucose was observed at day 21 with 119.6 ± 5.59 mmol/L in the sweet potato fed group compared to the diabetic control (223.6 ± 9.31mmol/L and normal control (106.6 ± 7.83) mmol/L. While the Irish potato group had (133 ± 2.45) mmol/L, compared to the diabetic control (233.6 ±9.31) mmol/L and normal control (106.6 ±7.83) mmol/L.  However Sweet potato showed a better hypoglycemic effect than irish potato. This shows that the hypoglycemic effect of sweet and irish potato is time dependent.
Photoperiodic-dependent morpho-biometric changes in the excurrent duct system of sexually-matured helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris)
Authors: Baso A. , Umar M. B. , Sulaiman M. H. , Gosomji I. J. , Omirinde J. O. , Muazu T. A. , Zubairu M. , Atabo S. M.
Published: June 2023

Photoperiod is considered to be one of the most effective environmental factor in controlling the reproductive cycle and gonadal maturation in some mammalian species, but very limited information are available on its effects on  reproductive biology of the guinea fowl.  Therein, we  investigated the effects of varying photoperiodic treatments on morpho-biometry of the excurrent duct system of helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).  A total of twenty-one (21) apparently healthy sexually-matured helmeted guinea fowls were randomly assigned into three (3) photoperiodic regimes; mainly [Group I: Short daylight (SD; 8 HL (Hour of light, Group II: Moderate daylight (MD; 12 HL) and Group III: Long daylight (LD; 16 HL)] of seven birds per group (n=7). After 8 weeks of experimentation, the excurrent ducts were excised and freed of all adhering connective tissues for gross-morphological and morphometric evaluations. The bio-morphometric data (weight and diameter) were significantly increased (p< 0.05) in the epididymis and ductus deferens of guinea fowl exposed to 16 HL, as compared to other treatments. However, no significant (p> 0.05) effect was observed in body weight and length of the excurrent ducts regardless of photoperiod.    The observed changes in weight and diameter of the epididymis and ductus deferens of helmeted guinea fowl are thus a consequence of the stimulatory effects of long photoperiod exposure to reproductive activity. Thus, these findings would therefore be useful to guinea fowl breeders in designing appropriate intervention programs necessary to improve their  reproduction efficacy and to preserve this species.
Gastrointestinal Helminths of Local Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus ‎Linnaeus) and Guinea Fowls (Numida meleagris galeata Pallas) ‎Slaughtered in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Authors: Elijah B. K. , Onyiche E. T. , Midala C. , Luka J. , Biu A. A.
Published: June 2023

Free-range birds are exposed to a diverse array of parasitic infections during scavenging. For an effective control, confirmation of their presence is important. The gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of chickens and guinea fowls slaughtered for human consumption in Maiduguri, Nigeria was surveyed. Of the 210 chickens and guinea fowl gastrointestinaltracts (GIT) examined, there were nematode ova in 41.9%. There were ova in 84.5% of the guinea fowl tracts examined while ova were found in only 25.7% of the local chickens (p<0.05). Guinea fowls were 15.8 times more likely to be infected than local chickens. Nematode ova identified were Ascaridia galli (84.1%), Subuluru brumpti (21.6%), Heterakis gallinarum (15.9%) and Strongyloides avium (1.1%). The prevalence of nematode ova was higher in female birds (48.6%) than male (34.9%). A total of 30.5% of the samples had adult cestodes. They were significantly more numerous (p<0.05) in local chickens (40.1%) than guinea fowls (5.2%). Raillietina specie were significantly more prevalent (p<0.05) than Hymenolepis and Choanotaenia. Male birds were 2.42 times more likely to be infected than females. Prevalence of adult nematodes was 37.6%, comprising of Ascaridia galli, Subulura brunpti and Heterakis gallinarum. Guinea fowls were 13.82 times more likely to be infected than local chickens. It was concludedthat guinea fowls were more likely to be infected with GI helminths than local chickens. Significantly more nematode (Ascaridia galli) ova and adult were found in female birds than male. While adult cestodes (Raillietina) were significantly more numerous in local chickens than guinea fowls with males twice more likely to be infected than females.
A Preliminary Study on Poultry Production and the Effects of Boko Haram ‎Insurgency in Maiduguri
Authors: Sheikh A. M. , Onyiche E. T. , Chul S. A. , Yunus H. , Aji A. M.
Published: June 2023

This study was conducted to investigate poultry farming and the impact of insurgency on poultry production in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria. A total of 170 poultry farmers were randomly selected from the areas and a structured questionnaire was administered to each farmer through scheduled interviews. The results of this study showed that a larger percentage of poultry farmers were male (59.4%) and the majority of the respondents were educated (72.9%). A significant proportion of the respondents (p=0.037) were full-time farmers (38.8%), and the percentage of married people was 58.8%. The majority of respondents (57.1%) had between 0 and 5 years of experience in poultry farming with majority of farmers preferring the keeping of broiler chickens (52.9%). In addition, deep litter rearing (72.4%) was the most common production system. Before the insurgency, most of the flock size was in the range of 100-200 birds but during the Boko Haram insurgency they ranged from 50-59 birds signifying a decrease in the production output attributed in parts to disruption of economic activities due to the unrest. In conclusion, due to insurgency, in Maiduguri, poultry farming has been negatively affected resulting in decline in production. We therefore recommendthat the government, non-governmental organisations and wealthy individuals support farmers with financial resources to revive the poultry industry in the study area
Effects of Calocybe indica Mushroom on Oxidative Stress and Hematological ‎Alterations in Rats with Testosterone-induced Experimental Benign Prostatic ‎Hyperplasia
Authors: Onoja R. I. , Ogara A. L. , Ihedioha J. I. , Shoyinka S. V. O.
Published: June 2023

This study was designed to evaluate the protective effect of Calocybe indica extract (CLE) on testosterone propionate (TP)-induced hematological changes and oxidative stress in rats. The rats were grouped into six equal groups of ten rats each as follows:(a) control, (b) TP 3 mg/kg only, (c) 3mg/kg TP+ 5 mg/kg finasteride, (d) 3 mg/kg TP+250 mg/kg CLE, (e) 3 mg/kg TP+ 500 mg/kg CLE and (f) 3 mg/kg TP+1000 mg/kg CLE. The rats were administered TP subcutaneously for 28 days to induce benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and simultaneously administered three graded doses of CLE, and finasteride as the standard drug. Hematological parameters, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme activities and histopathological examination of the prostate were assessed. BPH induction showed higher red blood cells (RBCs) count, haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, packed cell volume (PCV), serum prostate specific antigen (PSA), malondialdehyde (MDA) and lower white blood cell (WBC) count, lymphocyte count as well as lower catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities.  The simultaneous oral administration of CLE with testosterone injection did not significantly lower RBC count, Hb concentration and PCV but significantly lowered serum PSA and MDA. There was also a significantly higher WBC count, lymphocyte count, CAT and SOD activities. The results from this study suggest that dietary consumption of Calocybe indica, a mushroom with high antioxidant activity ameliorated BPH induced oxidative tissue damage and hematological alterations.
Pitfalls and Possibilities of Reciprocal Community Engagement: A Call to the Academy as a Platform for Activism
Authors: Yoon-Ramirez Injeong
Published: June 2023

What does it mean to be a critical, community-engaged scholar as a full-time academic? In the process of developing mutual and subversive community-engaged scholarship, what dilemmas and difficulties does an early-career academic deal with? This paper taps into these questions by reflecting on my experience of developing a community program and colonial logics embedded in prevalent narratives around community engagement and research. I joined academia with the purpose and hope of making an impact on social inequity beyond the boundary of the academy by engaging with local communities, particularly working-class immigrant communities. During my transition from a K–12 teacher to academia, I learned how community practices are distinctly shaped and defined in relation to research and service in the academic discourses. With predominant research practices and community service that re-inscribe colonial relations and maintain the status quo, becoming a community-engaged scholar does not simply mean a scholar who works with or for communities. It entails a strong intention to subvert the hierarchical relationship between the academy and community, challenge the colonial politics of knowledge production, and re-define the academy as a platform for social change and activism.
Dispelling Myths: A Decolonial Framework to Engage Marginalized Histories
Authors: Rodriguez Felix
Published: June 2023

This article examines how the work of Paulo Freire and Chela Sandoval can inform historical research in art education. Although a critical historical inquiry inspired by these thinkers does not entail a prescriptive set of guidelines, I identify the following five principles that can inform marginalized histories in art education: acknowledging and deconstructing myths; identifying those who count as historical agents; recognizing events in history as challenges for present actions; situating historical events within a larger fabric of social relations; and acknowledging forms of resistance developed by marginalized groups. I start by situating the work of Freire beyond critical pedagogy, by arguing that when Freire is considered a postcolonial and decolonial thinker, his work can incite critical historical inquiry and methodologies. I draw from the work of Chicana scholar Chela Sandoval to direct attention to the diverse ways in which the oppressed exercise practical and political agency. I seek to add to the array of theoretical resources at the disposal of those interested in identifying how particular histories and educational structures privilege or exclude certain groups, and those wanting to produce knowledge that is politically situated and useful for the transformation of society.
Assessing the Assessing the Efficiency of Takaful and Insurance Companies in Emerging Markets
Authors: Furqan Muhammad , Ramzan Muhammad , Ullah Barkat , Hayat Mohsin , Khalil Jawad , Shafiq MUHAMMAD Aqib
Published: June 2023

This research was conducted to compare and contrast the effectiveness of Takaful and Conventional insurance providers in developing markets like Pakistan. This was achieved by collecting and analyzing information from the databases of four Takaful and four traditional insurance providers covering 2012-2018. The technical, cost and allocative efficiencies were determined using data envelopment analysis. Total assets and employee count were inputs, while investment income, net premium revenue, and other income were measured as outcomes. Labour and asset costs were included in determining profitability. As of 2012, Pakistan's Takaful insurance sector was considered extremely technically efficient. Conventional insurance companies were more technically efficient than Takaful insurance companies throughout the review period, with an average technical efficiency score of 0.890 compared to 0.730 for Takaful insurance companies. Pak-Qatar General Takaful was found to be the most technically efficient (0.855), Pak-Qatar Family Takaful most allocative (0.703) and cost-efficient (0.597) among all Takaful insurance firms in Pakistan. On average the technical efficiency score is 0.810, allocative efficiency 0.490 and cost efficiency 0.407. Tobit regression estimates found that investment income, size of the firm and number of employees significantly affects the efficiency scores of insurance companies. Based on the above discussion the researcher concludes that conventional and Takaful insurance companies require to improve their technical, allocative and cost efficiencies.
University Women Leadership and Institutional Performance-Team Effectiveness: The Moderating Effect of Authenticity in Leadership
Authors: Begum Mehnaz , Ghaffar Abdul , Idris Muhammad
Published: June 2023

This article aims to explore the lived experiences of six women leaders and their leadership practices for improving institutional performance at the university level. The article explains how authenticity in leadership attributes influences team effectiveness and institutional performance. The qualitative approach was adopted for this article. The population of the article was all university women leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Sample was chosen from HoDs at the University of Swat. Data were collected from 06 university women leaders through in-depth interviews. A purposive sampling technique was adopted to approach the participants. Obtained results prove that university women leaders significantly improve institutional performance through their authentic leadership practices. Moreover, findings suggest that authenticity plays an imperative role in the improvement of team effectiveness.
An Evaluation of Early Childhood Education at Provincial Level: Policies, Practices, Issues, and Challenges in Baluchistan
Authors: Hameed Shazia , Akhtar Naeem
Published: June 2023

The topic of this literature review article is "ECCE Policy and Practice in Baluchistan". The article aims to critically analyze the existing policy framework and ECCE practices in Baluchistan and identify improvement opportunities. It provides recommendations and strategies for increasing parental and community involvement in ECCE programs. Overall, the article aims to provide insights and recommendations for improving the quality of ECCE services in Baluchistan based on a thorough review and analysis of existing literature. It involves conducting a comprehensive search for relevant literature on ECCE policy and practice in Baluchistan, evaluating the quality and credibility of the sources, synthesizing the information, and identifying common themes, issues, and challenges related to the topic. The review and analysis of existing literature also involve analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the existing policy framework and ECCE practices in Baluchistan, evaluating the impact of ECCE services on child development and future education, and providing recommendations and strategies for improving the quality of ECCE services in Baluchistan based on the findings from the literature review. Overall, the review and analysis of existing literature is a crucial aspect of this article as it provides a comprehensive understanding of ECCE policy and practice in Baluchistan and informs recommendations for improvement.
Evaluation of Postoperative Pain with Endoactivator and Conventional Syringe Irrigation in Single Rooted Teeth
Authors: Sidharath . , Khokhar Sheharyar Akhtar , Ejaz Samia , Madiha . , Khowaja Aziz Ali , Kumar Rajesh
Published: June 2023

Numerous irrigant activation devices have been produced that may affect the postoperative pain in addition to manual activation techniques during the final irrigation operation. Objective: To evaluate the postoperative pain after using EndoActivator and conventional syringe irrigation protocol in single rooted teeth. Methods: Patients 18-60 years old with either gender who had symptomatic or asymptomatic apical periodontitis in single-rooted teeth with irreversible pulpitis were included in the study. Fifty patients were randomly chosen and divided into two groups i.e Experimental (EndoActivator irrigation) and control (Conventional needle). Post-operative pain was assessed using a VAS at 24 hours, 3 days, and 7 days. Results: Male patients were 13 (52.0%) and 10 (40.0%) and female patients were 12 (48.0%) and 15 (60.0%) with mean age of 33.68 ± 10.13 and 33.64 ± 12.34 years in group A and group B respectively. Post-operative assessment of pain at 24hrs was: no pain 9 (36.0%) and 7 (28.0%), mild pain 10 (40.0%) and 11 (44.0%), moderate pain 6 (24.0%) and 4 (16.0%) patients, severe pain 0 (0.0%) and 3 (12.0%), on day 3rd: no pain 17 (68.0%) and 13 (52.0%), mild pain 7 (28.0%) and 11 (44.0%). moderate pain 1 (4.0%) and 1 (4.0%) and on day 7th no pain 23 (92.0%) and 23 (92.0%) and mild pain 2 (8.0%) and 2 (8.0%) patients in group A and group B respectively. Conclusions: There was no significant difference in effectiveness of both irrigation systems
PERUBAHAN STRUKTUR SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT AKIBAT ALIH FUNGSI LAHAN DI DESA TRANSMIGRASI BATANG PANE II KECAMATAN HALONGONAN TIMUR KABUPATEN PADANG LAWAS UTARA
Authors: Rusdi Rusdi , Rizabuana Rizabuana , Manurung Ria , Badaruddin Badaruddin , Sismudjito Sismudjito
Published: June 2023

The village community is synonymous with an agrarian society, this is marked by a livelihood as a farmer in fulfilling the economic needs of his family, so that the existence and ownership of land becomes very important. However, in the course of time, due to economic demands, it is not uncommon for people to convert land from paddy fields, namely subsistence crops to oil palm plantations. This condition occurs in the Transmigrant community of Batang Pane II Village. This condition attracts researchers to conduct studies by describing in depth the changes that occur in the conditions of socio-economic structure, status and roles, orientation of cultural values and stratification as a result of land conversion. The focus of this research is to find out what factors influence the occurrence of land conversion from paddy fields to oil palm plantations and what phenomena occur in structural, social and economic values due to land conversion to the lives of the second generation of people. In this study the research method used is descriptive method with a qualitative approach.
Xây dựng Modul chương trình hỗ trợ công tác lập bản đồ quy hoạch sử dụng đất từ dữ liệu bản đồ địa hình, địa chính.
Authors: Hoàng Thị Thủy
Published: June 2023

Nội dung bài báo đề cập đến công nghệ tin học tự động xây dựng dữ liệu hỗ trợ quy hoạch sử dụng đất hiển thị trên phần mềm Mapinfo và Autocad. Bài báo đi sâu nghiên cứu cấu trúc dữ liệu đồ họa, thuật toán tìm miền kín, tính diện tích và ghép nối các miền kín liền kề khi có cùng thuộc tính vùng quy hoạch. Trong nghiên cứu này, chúng tôi đã xây dựng modul chương trình và tiến hành tính toán thực nghiệm đối với khu vực cụ thể. Trên cơ sở thuật toán, phần mềm xử lý số liệu và các kết quả thực nghiệm, có thể kết luận rằng phương pháp đề xuất là hợp lý và đủ độ tin cậy để phục vụ công tác hỗ trợ thành lập bản đồ quy hoạch sử dụng đất.
Effects of vitamin D therapy on quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia: A study from North India
Authors: Kumar Arvind , Sahni Priya , Sahni Girish , Kavia Ashish , Kumar Dimpy
Published: June 2023

Background: The non-inflammatory illness known as fibromyalgia syndrome is presented by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and susceptibilities. The condition is accompanied by a wide range of systemic disorders and affects people of various age, race, and gender. It strikes women more commonly than males. Although it becomes more common as people get older, it is most common in people between the ages of 20 and 55 years.

Aims and Objectives: The objective of the study was (i) to evaluate the role of Vitamin D in musculoskeletal pain present in fibromyalgia and (ii) to find the quality of life (QOL) in fibromyalgia patients after giving vitamin D treatment.

Materials and Methods: In our study, we include 80 patients with fibromyalgia and 75 controls. Vitamin D levels were assessed and termed as deficient at <20 ng/mL and at vitamin D levels 20–30 ng/mL is termed as inadequate, whereas levels of vitamin D more than 30 ng/dL are termed as sufficient.Vitamin D therapy was given to the patients of fibromyalgia and record was taken before and after giving Vitamin D. For pain assessment, we used visual analog scale; for assessment of QOL, we used SF-36 questionnaire.

Results: In our study, we found than 70% of patients were deficient in vitamin D among fibromyalgia. We found that there was significant differences in visual analog score and SF-36 questionnaire after giving vitamin D therapy among fibromyalgia patients, whereas in low and normal vitamin D level, patients have no effect on QOL as compared to the treated patients.

Conclusion: Form our study, we found that deficiency of Vitamin D is present in most of the patients with fibromyalgia and with vitamin D therapy; we found that the QOL is improved in fibromyalgia patients.
THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS AND LEADERSHIP STYLE ON THE LEVEL OF JOB SATISFACTION OF PEUNAWA RAHMAT MEULABOH PHARMACY EMPLOYEES
Authors: Khairul Adami Kasim  , Arif Murti Rozamuri
Published: June 2023

The main issue of this proposal is the poor Customer Experience of Indihome customers in an era that is "forced" digitally faster amid covid conditions, including temporary and partial service handling, corrective solution approaches, inaccurate determination of root cause analysis, negative sentiment on social media and many customer problems that are not complete end to end but are more escalated to people known in the company Telkom so that transdisipliner research is needed to solve this complex problem in the digital era and post-disciplinary approach. Data will be obtained from the voice of the customer, in the form of customer complaints and expectations. This customer voice will later be analyzed related to Telkom's frontline services, how they resolve customer requests, how IT Tools connects frontline services with back rooms or network handling in Telkom companies, as well as digital infrastructure that supports customer experience improvement. The strategy carried out is to explore the voice of the customer, the approach to the customer is carried out by dividing into 7 customer journeys when connected with telecommunications companies. By studying this and looking for the best solution, Telkom will be able to provide satisfaction to customers and improve customer experience will reduce the number of customers who withdraw, increase revenue and ultimately win the Global competition in the field of Telecommunications in accordance with the 6 principles of The Rhizome.
World Health Organization International Strategy Facing the Covid-19 Pandemic For Stronger and Recovery G.20: Competition and Globalization
Authors: Endang Susilowati  , Erwin Susanto
Published: June 2023

The International Market generates potential new opportunities. Another traditional motive for companies to become multinationals is to secure the resources needed. With a multidomestic strategy, state managers have autonomy to tailor the company's products as necessary to meet the specific needs and preferences of local customers. The company uses a global strategy to offer standard products across country markets, with a competitive strategy defined by headquarters. A transnational strategy is an international strategy that companies use to achieve global efficiency and local responsiveness. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a broad impact on daily life, especially in terms of socio-economics. Various efforts were made by WHO and collaborated with various countries to overcome this pandemic and make policies and handling to deal with the virus.  This paper explores WHO's international strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic for the speed of handling Covid-19 in the global context.
AS REFORMAS TRABALHISTAS À LUZ DA VEDAÇÃO AO RETROCESSO:UMA ANÁLISE AO PARÁGRAFO ÚNICO DO ART. 611-B DA CONSOLIDAÇÃO DAS LEIS DO TRABALHO
Authors: Cabral Viviany Christine Rodrigues da Silva , Carneiro Leonardo de Amorim
Published: June 2023

Esta pesquisa promove a investigação sobre pautas da reforma trabalhista, implementada no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro através da Lei nº 13.467/2017. Questionamentos acerca da adequação da reforma a princípios regentes dos direitos sociais, especificamente o princípio da vedação ao retrocesso, apontam impactos significativos no que tange ao direito coletivo do trabalho. Nessa toada, destaca-se ponto específico de estudo, qual seja, o artigo 611-B, parágrafo único, da CLT, e suas restrições à negociação coletiva do trabalho. O problema de pesquisa repousa nos prováveis efeitos negativos advindos das modificações da legislação trabalhista junto ao trabalhador. Perquirir os impactos da reforma trabalhista no processo de negociação coletiva sob a ótica do princípio da vedação do retrocesso constitui o objetivo principal do trabalho. Além disso, busca-se examinar os impactos das alterações na legislação trabalhista no que tange ao vetor da negociação coletiva, de modo a verificar se estas mudanças constituem um avanço na afirmação dos direitos trabalhistas. Por fim, pretende-se analisar, sob a ótica do direito material, se o artigo 611-B, parágrafo único, da CLT constitui avanço ou retrocesso normativo. A investigação do objeto de estudo foi realizada preponderantemente por meio da pesquisa bibliográfica, através de consulta a literaturas do ramo trabalhista, além de artigos científicos de periódicos especializados, analisados pelo método dedutivo. A análise do texto legal infraconstitucional modificado, juntamente com a interpretação constitucional do princípio da vedação ao retrocesso, demonstra que a Reforma Trabalhista implementada no ano de 2017, ocasionou prejuízos ao trabalhador, pela extrema flexibilização dos direitos laborais e descumprimento a postulados constitucionais garantidos ao trabalhadores.
O DISCURSO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DA EDUCAÇÃO DA REDE PÚBLICA ESTADUAL SOBRE O SINDICATO MUNICIPAL DOS TRABALHADORES EM EDUCAÇÃO DE COXIM-MS – UM OLHAR CRÍTICO
Authors: Dos Santos Mara Núbia
Published: June 2023

O artigo aborda o discurso dos profissionais da Educação da rede Pública Estadual sobre o Sindicato Municipal dos Trabalhadores em Educação de Coxim-MS mediante um olhar crítico. O texto advém da pesquisa realizada na perspectiva da Maestría Estado, Gobierno y Políticas Públicas, Faculdade Latino-Americana de Ciências Sociais, Fundação Perseu Abramo. A pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar os discursos dos profissionais da educação da rede pública estadual no município de Coxim-MS, sobre o Sindicato Municipal dos Trabalhadores em Educação de Coxim identificando suas condições de produção e de sentido. O estudo de abordagem qualitativa de cunho exploratório, utilizou a entrevista e os questionários semiestruturados para a coleta de dados que foram discutidos com base em uma tentativa de articulação da AD com Análise de Conteúdo ou com metodologias educacionais relativas à teoria da Análise do Discurso Francesa. A pesquisa evidencia que a conquista da legalidade do sindicato é histórica e foi inevitável diante da dimensão que a organização tomou, durante um período perpassado por inúmeras questões demandadas, para a garantia de melhores condições de trabalho.
Hubungan Persepsi dan Sikap Remaja tentang Vaksin Covid-19 dengan Kepatuhan terhadap Protokol Kesehatan
Authors: Naya Rory Cinta , Anggari Roshinta Sony , Haswita Haswita
Published: June 2023

Pendahuluan: Pemerintah berusaha agar dapat menghentikan penularan serta mengurangi angka kesakitan dan kematian yang dikarenakan Covid-19 adalah dengan penerapkan protokol kesehatan dan melakukan vaksinasi. Persepsi dan sikap remaja tentang vaksin Covid-19 juga bisa menjadi hal yang  dapat mempenagruhi kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan. Hal ini dikarenakan banyaknya berita negatif tentang vaksin seperti faktor kehalalan dan keamanan vaksin Covid-19. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan persepsi dan sikap remaja terhadap vaksin Covid-19 dengan kepatuhan protokol kesehatan.

Metode: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain cross-sectional untuk mengukur hubungan antara variabel independen persepsi dan sikap dengan variabel dependen kepatuhan protokol kesehatan. Populasi sebanyak 203 dengan teknik pengambilan sampling yaitu total sampling dengan alat ukur kuesioner yaitu kuesioner persepsi, sikap, dan kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji statistika rank spearman yaitu mencari tingkat hubungan atau signifikansi dari suatu variabel. 

Hasil:  Hasil uji statistik univairiat dengan menggunakan uji statistic deskriptive menghasilkan responden yang memiliki persepsi negatif sebanyak 144, sikap positif sebanyak 102, dan kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan sebanyak 124 bersikap positif. Pada uji statistik bivariate dengan Spearman’s Rank diperoleh dari variabel persepsi yaitu p-value 0.180 > α 0.05 maka pada variabel persepsi tentang vaksin Covid-19 tidak ada hubungan dengan kepatuhan protokol kesehatan. Sedangkan pada variabel sikap memperoleh p-value 0.002 < α 0.05 menandakan bahwa terdapat hubungan sikap remaja terhadap vaksin Covid-19 dengan kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan di SMPN X.

Kesimpulan: Pentingnya meningkatkan persepsi dan sikap remaja tentang vaksin Covid-19 yang dilakukan oleh tenaga kesehatan dan guru di sekolah agar remaja tidak memiliki persepsi yang buruk tentang vaksin dan bersedia untuk menerima vaksin tanpa mengurangi perilaku patuh terhadap protokol kesehatan.
Gambaran Pengetahuan Pasien tentang Penyakit Diabetes Melitus Tipe II
Authors: Damayanti Fina Kartika , Priasmoro Dian Pitaloka , Laksono Bayu Budi
Published: June 2023

Pendahuluan: Angka kejadian DM tipe II menunjukkan signifikan bahwa banyak masyarakat yang tidak mengetahui penyakit DM Tipe II. Kasus DM tipe II dari tahun ke tahun terjadi peningkatan 10% untuk setiap tahunnya. Kondisi ini dipengaruhi pengetahuan pada pasien mengenai dampak diabetes melitus tipe II namun tidak mengenali bagaimana cara perawatan jangka panjangnya dan bisa berakibat komplikasi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan pasien tentang penyakit diabetes melitus tipe II.

Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan populasi pasien DM tipe II yang menjalani perawatan di unit rawat jalan Puskesmas Poncokusumo sebanyak 60 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive sampling sehingga didapatkan sampel sejumlah 45 orang. Variabel yang diteliti adalah pengetahuan pasien tentang DM Tipe II. Lokasi penelitian terbagi menjadi 2 yaitu pada unit rawat jalan puskesmas poncokusumo dan kegiatan prolanis di Desa Pandansari pada tanggal 18-22 April 2022 dilanjutkan kembali pda tanggal 16-19 Mei 2022. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuisoner berbentuk angket dan analisa data menggunakan analisis univariat.

Hasil: Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pasien tentang pengetahuan penyakit DM Tipe II lebih dari setengan jumlah responden berpengetahuan kurang sebanyak 23 orang (51%).

Kesimpulan: Peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa masih banyak pasien dengan penyakit kronis khususnya DM tipe II pasien masih kurang pengetahuan tentang penyakitnya. Faktor yang mempengaruhi salah satunya adalah kurang dalam menerima sumber informasi dikarenakan usia mereka dan pendidikan. Dalam dunia keperawatan diharapkan perawat dapat memberikan motivasi, edukasi dan mengaktifkan peran keluarga untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan pasien terhadap penyakit yang dialaminya. Sehingga pasien lebih semangat untuk mengontrol gula darahnya dengan baik melalui pengaturan dan menjaga pola makan maupun aktifitas dirumahnya.
Diagnosis dan Terapi Non-farmakologis pada Hipertensi
Authors: Bagus Tri Saputra Pandit , Dyah Lamara Ariikah , Eko Saputra Mahendra , Achmad Maulana Rakha , Eko Hermawati Irien , Anugrawan Achmad Hanang , Ageng Prastowo Rachmat , Her Oktaviono Yudi
Published: June 2023

Pada tahun 2019, hipertensi diderita oleh 1,28 milyar jiwa di seluruh dunia dan diperkirakan terus meningkat setiap tahun. Saat ini, hipertensi masih menjadi salah satu penyebab utama morbiditas dan mortalitas global. Terdapat perubahan paradigma diagnosis hipertensi menjadi lebih direkomendasikan dengan pemeriksaan tekanan darah di luar klinik (out-of-office blood pressure measurement) berupa pemeriksaan tekanan darah ambulatoar (PTDA) jika fasilitas memadai atau pemeriksaan tekanan darah di rumah (PTDR) pada fasilitas lebih terbatas. Manajemen pasien hipertensi berfokus pada kontrol tekanan darah untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup serta menurunkan angka kecacatan dan kematian dengan terapi farmakologis dan non-farmakologis. Terapi non-farmakologis telah terbukti membantu mengontrol tekanan darah, menurunkan morbiditas dan mortalitas, baik individu hipertensi maupun individu normal.
 
In 2019, hypertension was suffered by 1.28 billion people worldwide and is expected to increase every year. Hypertension is still one of the main causes of global morbidity and mortality. There is a paradigm shift that diagnosis of hypertension is more recommended by out-of-office blood pressure measurement. Blood pressure measurements outside clinic can be done with ambulatory blood pressure or home blood pressure in limited facilities. Management of hypertensive patients focuses on blood pressure control with pharmacological and non-pharmacological method to improve quality of life, as well as to reduce morbidity and mortality. Non-pharmacological approach has been proven to optimize blood pressure control, to reduce morbidity and mortality in both hypertensive and normal individuals.
Efektivitas Progesteron Oral dan Vagina pada Tata Laksana Abortus Imminens
Authors: Lubis Pika Novriani
Published: June 2023

Abortus imminens adalah perdarahan yang terjadi sebelum usia kehamilan 20 minggu, tanpa keluarnya janin. Selama kehamilan, progesteron berperan dalam proses implantasi janin ke dalam rahim. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan bahwa progesteron bermanfaat dalam penanganan abortus imminens, baik dalam bentuk oral maupun supositoria. Sediaan oral terbukti lebih efektif dibandingkan progesteron vaginal.

Threatened miscarriage or imminent abortion is vaginal bleeding that happened before a 20-week gestation without fetus expulsion. During pregnancy, progesterone plays a role in the process of implanting the fetus into the uterus. Several studies have shown that oral and suppository progesterone are beneficial for imminent abortion treatment, both in oral and suppository form. Oral preparations have proved to be more effective than vaginal progesterone.
Web-Based Tourism Decision Support Information System
Authors: Montree Kumngern
Published: June 2023

Tourism is one of the potential resources that can be developed by each region. As one of the resources that generate foreign exchange for the country, this requires optimization in the provision of services to further support the potential of tourist areas to be visited. When this study was conducted, tourism in bangkok has used internet media in promotion. However, the system used is still not perfect. This problem comes from poor tourism data management and still not maximal some facilities in the running system. With some of these problems, it is time for the old system to be fixed. Not only to improve it, the author suggested to create some new features such as Simulation features and Decision Support features. In this study, the research method used is descriptive and action research, while the system approach used is structured with the method of system development using waterfall model. The tools used are context Diagram, data Flow Diagram (DFD), Data Dictionary, and Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD). Database design tools in the development of this information system is the normalization and table relation. The programming language used is PHP, with Adobe Dreamwaver CS5 tools. For the database, This Information System uses MySQL and for decision making, this information system uses the AHP (Analitycal Hierarchy Process) method with the creation of this information system, the author hopes that the information system that the author makes in the future can improve the quality of service for tourists and can help top tourism management in Bangkok to make decisions.