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Nurse Educators’ Views on the Implementation of Simulation-based Education in Lesotho
Authors: Moabi Pule Solomon , Mtshali Ntombifikile Gloria
Published: November 2022

The adoption of a competency-based curriculum has necessitated the shift of simulation-based education to the centre stage rather than being an add-on in the nursing education programme. Since the adoption of a competency-based nursing curriculum in Lesotho in 2014, simulation-based learning has been one of the policy areas and is implemented in all private nursing education institutions. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe nurse educators’ views on the implementation of simulation-based education by nursing education institutions in Lesotho. A qualitative study, guided by the grounded theory approach, was conducted in the four private nursing education institutions in Lesotho. Participants, who included nurse educators (24), were purposively selected. Focused group discussions were used to collect data, and theoretical sampling was also employed as one of the sampling methods. Data were collected from 25 August 2020 to 5 January 2021. The data were analysed following Corbin and Strauss’s grounded theory approach, which includes open and axial coding. Three categories emerged: 1) learning resources; 2) learning environment; and 3) views on the delivery of simulation-based education. Participants expressed various views on teaching and learning resources that are used for simulation teaching, how learning is structured in the simulation laboratories to suit their context and diverse positive and negative views on the delivery of simulation-based education. Limited numbers of high-fidelity mannikins and simulation equipment do not prevent institutions from implementing simulation-based education. Before student placement in the real clinical setting, in order to bridge the theory-practice gap, students are placed in the simulation laboratory.
Nursing Students’ Satisfaction with and Experiences of Using Movies in Teaching Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Dabou Eman , Abd El-Kader Rabab G. , Ahmed Azza S. Z.
Published: November 2022

Movies have become a widely used educational tool in the medical and nursing fields. They have been understood to be facilitators of theoretical learning, cultural practices and awakening interests. Thus, it is necessary to understand students’ experiences in using this advanced method. The present study aimed to assess nursing students’ satisfaction with and experiences of using movies in teaching psychiatric mental health nursing. A cross-sectional mixed methods research design using a qualitative approach was used. A purposive sample was taken from 84 Year 1 Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bridge Programme students, recruited from a university in the United Arab Emirates during the 2018/2019 academic year. Two tools were used: (1) a self-administered sheet for participants’ demographic data and satisfaction level; and (2) an interview schedule conducted as a focus group discussion according to the participants’ preferences in order to assess their experiences. The questionnaire’s content validity and the themes were revised by three PhD faculty who are specialists in the field of qualitative research and nursing education. The findings showed that most of the students were satisfied with using movies as a teaching strategy and the qualitative data fell into three themes and nine sub-themes. The students expressed that using movies allowed them to assess the environment where the patients lived and grew up. The study highlighted that nursing students found movies were an enjoyable educational method; helped them to understand psychiatric disorders; and improved their critical thinking skills. The study proved that using movies in teaching psychiatric mental health nursing is a promising strategy.
KONSEP MODIFIKASI ISLAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE DALAM AKAD PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH PADA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Aushaf Nabil Muhammad , Maika M. Ruslianor
Published: November 2022

Supply chain finance merupakan salah satu inovasi layanan keuangan yang menghubungkan antara buyer atau pembeli dengan supplier dan bank sebagai media perantara keduanya. Saat ini inovasi ini telah diterapkan pada lembaga perbankan maupun lembaga financial teknologi syariah. Dalam penelitian ini fokus kajian utama adalah membahas mengenai bagaimana alur supply chain finance dapat diterapkan pada lembaga keuangan perbankan maupun fintech. Disisi lain pada kajian ini juga membahas mengenai konsep Islamic supply chain finance yang dapat diterapkan pada pembiayaan murabahah pada produk pembiayaan murabahah financial technology syariah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada kajian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi literatur atau pustaka untuk mengangkat kajian yang akan dibahas.
Investigation of Adults' Levels of Devotion to Nature: An 8-Week Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: YAPICI Hakan , GÜLÜ Mehmet
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to determine the level of devotion of the students who take the outdoor sports training to nature. It is a quantitative study, including a total of 220 students, 130 boys, and 90 girls, who took elective and compulsory outdoor sports training at Kırıkkale University in the 2021-2022 academic year. The scale used in the research was developed by Mayer and Frantz (2004) and adapted to Turkish by Bektaş et al. (2017). While collecting the data, pre-test and post-test data regarding the students' age, gender, and anthropometric characteristics (height, body weight, body fat) were taken. Analysis results found significant differences between male and female students and the control group in both dimensions of the scale; In general, it was observed that the students who took the training the outdoor sport training had higher levels of devotion to nature. The main finding of this research is that outdoor sports training is very effective in increasing the devotion to nature. Outdoor sports training should be given to increase adults' devotion to nature.
Grid-free planar method of Particle Image Velocimetry
Authors: Зарипов Д.И. , Токарев М.П. , Лукьянов А.А. , Маркович Д.М.
Published: November 2022

На сегодняшний день многопроходный метод PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) широко используется в области экспериментальной механики жидкости и газа из-за его высокой надежности при решении практических задач. Однако он имеет известное ограничение, связанное с ошибками, возникающими при вычислении производных скорости, необходимых для деформации обрабатываемых PIV-изображений при повышении производительности метода. Поскольку количество ошибок увеличивается с применением схем более высокого порядка, на практике чаще всего ограничиваются первым порядком, что в свою очередь приводит к снижению пространственного разрешения. В данной работе предлагается метод, допускающий применение схем более чем второго порядка, что позволяет заметно повысить точность измерения скорости и ее производных и тем самым увеличить пространственное разрешение. Метод не требует восстановления ошибочных векторов скорости, позволяет избежать численного расчета производных скорости и легко применим на практике.

Today, the method of PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) is widely used in the field of experimental fluid mechanics due to its high reliability in solving practical problems. However, it has a known limitation associated with errors that occur when calculating velocity derivatives, which are necessary to deform the processed PIV images while improving the performance of the method. Since the number of errors increases with the use of higher order schemes, in practice it is most often limited to the first order, which in turn leads to a decrease in spatial resolution. In the present research, we propose a method that allows the schemes of more than the second order, which significantly improves the accuracy of measuring velocity and its derivatives, and thereby increases the spatial resolution. The method does not require the recovery of erroneous velocity vectors, avoids the numerical calculation of velocity derivatives, and is easily applied in practice.
Peran Kepala Desa Dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Pelayanan Publik Di Desa Gonis Tekam Kecamatan Sekadau Hilir
Authors: Hemafitria Hemafitria , Sopia Kranensia , Octavia Erna
Published: November 2022

Public service is a basic service in the administration of government. Public service is an important indicator in assessing the concept of government, both at the central and regional levels. Good and quality service has implications for satisfaction to the community, because the community directly assesses the performance of the services provided. The indicator of community satisfaction is the benchmark for the success of government administration. The method used in this study is qualitative with a descriptive form, the subjects in this study are the Village Head, Village Secretary, Head of Service, and the Community. The data analysis technique uses the theory of Miles and Huberman, namely by using data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study can be concluded that the role of the Village Head in increasing the effectiveness of public services at the Gonis Tekam Village Office, Sekadau Hilir District has played a good role despite the long bureaucracy and overlapping duties and authorities, which results in public services taking a long time to be implemented. Lack of clarity about service standards and procedures causes low external supervision of public services from the community. The reality of public services at the Gonis Tekam Village Office, Sekadau Hilir District, is in accordance with service standards where the procedures for service are easy and uncomplicated. The efforts made by the Gonis Tekam Village Head in Improving the Effectiveness of Public Services are evaluating the performance of village officials and increasing the work discipline of village officials. The obstacles for the village head Gonis Tekam in improving the effectiveness of public services are the lack of understanding of employees in village administration, lack of discipline of village officials at work
Falsafah Pancasila sebagai Basis Pengembangan Dakwah Islam
Authors: Rizkianto Anggit
Published: November 2022

Pancasila is a concensus and national principle for Indonesian independence. Therefore, Pancasila has always been the guideline and moral basis for Indonesian people in every activity when living as a nation-state citizen, including Islamic da'wah activity. This study is a text study which is referred to as rational and historical reconstruction. The results of the study show that as a state philosophy, the values in Pancasila are very possible to be the basis for the development of Islamic da'wah, especially the divinity value, humanity and unity. Divinity values support Islamic da'wah activities in order to invite people to live with God dan religion at the same time, but also mandate that da'wah is not carried out with an attitude of "religious selfishness", but with a cultured Jurnal Pendidikan PKN Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan http://jurnal.untan.ac.id/index.php/JPPKn/index e-ISSN: 2723-0996| Vol. 3 No. 2 Oktober 2022 70 attitude: respect and honor other religion believers. Human values encourage Islamic da'wah to be accompanied by the teachings of altruism among humans; well behaved because of humanity, but still based on theology (divinity). The value of national unity mandates that Islamic da'wah also plays a role in maintaining social cohesion, thus creating a solid civilization and cooperate civilization, which in the end will lead to benefit and happiness in society.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Pelayanan Publik Berbasis Android Melalui Aplikasi Masaran Komplit
Authors: Azizah Siti Nur , Lestari Eta Yuni , Susanti Martien Herna , Saputro Iwan Hardi
Published: November 2022

The essence of the quality of public services is the satisfaction of the community. Since the Covid-19 storm appeared in Indonesia in 2020, various sectors of state life have been paralyzed, including the public service sector. All service activities are hampered by health protocols and government policies that require service officers to work online (work from home) which has an impact on decreasing service quality while the demands of community needs are increasing. To improve the quality of public services, Masaran Village carried out digital reforms with the innovation of making an Android-based public service application called the Masaran Komplit application (Maskom). This study aims to determine the quality of public services in Masaran Village after the launch of the Maskom application through the concept of service quality dimensions by Zeithaml, et al. This study used qualitative methods and data collection techniques were carried out by interview, observation, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of public services through the Maskom application has experienced a positive increase in various aspects. The Maskom application is a promising solution for Masaran Village in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and digitalization
Meredith, Robyn. 2007. The Elephant and the Dragon: The Rise of India and China and What It Means for All of Us. New York: WW Norton & Company, 252pages. ISBN 978-0-393-06236-6
Authors: Efriani Efriani , Dewantara Jagad Aditya
Published: November 2022

Robyn Meredith, seorang wartawati periah berbagai penghargaan, seorang jurnalis veteran dan editor senior di Asia untuk majalah Forbes. Dia tinggal di Hong Kong dan meliput India dan Cina. Selama di Forbes Robyn Meredith pernah menulis laporan tentang General Motor, Kodak, Microsoft, Philips, Toyota, Ratan Tata, Li dan Fung dan Infosys. Dalam buku ini “The Elephant and the Dragon”, Robyn Meredith melaporkan kekuatan pertumbuhan ekonomi India dan Cina. India dan Cina merupakan Negara di Asia yang “dulunya” dimasukan dalam peringkat “dunia ketiga atau negara sedang berkembang”. Kini mereka menyandang gelar sebagai “raksasa dunia”. Pertumbuhan ekonomi yang meroket, menyebakan kedua Negara ini dinobatkan sebagai “raksasa dunia”.
The Biochemical Properties of Some Species of Dicranum Hedw.
Authors: DEMİRBAĞ Mustafa , YILDIRIM Vesile , BATAN Nevzat , YILMAZ Prof. Dr.  Ökkeş , EMRE İrfan , ALATAŞ Mevlüt
Published: November 2022

In this study, the fatty acid compositions, lipid-soluble vitamins, sterols, flavonoids, and phenolic acid levels, as well as the DPPH radical scavenging activity of five different Dicranum species (D. majus, D. fuscencens, D. polysetum, D. scoparium and D. tauricum) were examined. While lipid-soluble vitamins, sterols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids were evaluated by HPLC, fatty acid compositions were assessed by gas chromatography. Based on study findings, it was determined that the examined Dicranum species exhibit low levels of flavonoids and lipid-soluble vitamins. However, it was seen that the species under study were high in terms of phenolic acids. Particularly, it was determined that the examined species have substantial levels of gallic acid (52.96-63.1 g/g) and vanilic acid (11.96-44.83 g/g). Cinnamic acid concentration was lowest in the examined samples. The radical scavenging capacity of the examined species was found to range from 48.92% to 86.89% in 250 µl in this study. Additionally, it was discovered that the investigated species' stigmasterol contents ranged from 35.3 to 46.05 g/g. The lowest levels of ergosterol and beta-sitosterol were discovered in D. majus and D. fuscescens. Based on the results of fatty acid composition, it was discovered that oleic acid (C18:1 n9), linoelic acid (C18:2 n6), and -linolenic acid (C18:3 n3) were the predominant unsaturated fatty acids and that palmitic acid (C16:0) and behenic acid (C22:0) was the major saturated fatty acid.
Effect of Growth Regulators on Seedlings Growth of Apricot (prunus Armeniaca L.)
Authors: Kurdi Rozheen H. Shabaan , Al-zebari Sulaiman M. Kako
Published: November 2022

This study was conducted during the growing season of 2021 and 2022 in horticulture station located at Akre city center Duhok Iraqi Kurdistan region, the study was aimed to investigate the effect of growth regulators on seedling growth of apricot and determined the best concentration of Gibberellin, Benzyl adenine and Kinetin to improve vegetative growth of seedling of apricot . so it consisted of three concentration of GA3 (0, 250 and 500 mg.L-1), BA (0,150 and 300 mg.L-1), KIN (0,150 and 300 mg.L-1) on some vegetative growth characteristics of apricot seedlings (Prunus armeniaca L.).The best results include the following. apricot seedlings sprayed with different concentrations of GA3 significantly affected and gave the seedling height, number of leaves, dry weight, single leaf area and total chlorophyll. Also, seedling sprayed with different BA concentration effected significantly and gave the highest seedling diameter, number of leaves, single leaf area, and dry weight. Whereas seedling spray with different KIN concentrations significantly affected on seedling diameter and total chlorophyll. Generally, interaction between GA3 and KIN and interaction between GA3 and BA and the interaction between BA and KIN was effected significantly on most growth parameters. The best result was in the treatment (GA3 500 mg.L-1 + BA 300 mg.L-1 + KIN 150 mg.L-1) which significantly affected on all growth parameters (seedling height, seedling diameter, single leaf area, total chlorophyll, number of leaves and dry weight)
Error Resilience of H.264/avc Coding Structures for Delivery over Wireless Networks
Authors: Mustafa Dilsher I. , Ali Ismail A.
Published: November 2022

Video content represents a large portion of global network traffic, and it is expected that this trend will continue as 4K video streaming becomes more popular and more applications such as entertainment and surveillance become available. Wireless networks are becoming the most important technologies for delivering cost-effective content, including video. The unpredictability of wireless channels, as well as the sensitivity of video content to packet losses, errors, and delays makes video delivery over wireless network difficult. Furthermore, when compared to wire links, congestion and complex traffic patterns make wireless channels much worse. Packet losses and network errors can be mitigated with the help of modern codecs. This study looks at the modern video codec H.264/Advanced Video Coding (AVC) and how to use the built-in error resilience tools to improve end-to-end video quality over simulated wireless networks. Network Simulator 3 (NS-3) was used and a framework for video quality assessment based on EvalVid 2.7 tools was employed. We tested the performance of several coding structures in the presence of different intra coding techniques. Results for less active video sequences showed that the IBP coding structure with intra period of 18 achieved best performance at lower loss rates. The addition of an intra MB line or extra random intra MBs did not seem to offer extra protection against errors for these sequences. For more active video sequences, IBBBP coding structure without or with an intra MB line performed better than all other configurations at all loss rates
High-sensitivity Troponin-t Level after Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
Authors: Mahmood Nadine A.
Published: November 2022

Cardiac tissue ischemia can be assessed by a troponin biomarker in adults. However, its effectiveness after pediatric open-heart surgery is still being debated despite the increased demand for congenital heart surgeries. This study assesses the relationship of troponin T levels with many surgical, biochemical, and prognostic variables. This prospective, longitudinal study included 70 patients collected over one year. These patients underwent open-heart surgery and required a cardiopulmonary bypass machine at the Cardiac Center in Erbil, Iraq. Troponin T measurements were taken 4 times for each patient: the day before the operation, 4 and 24 hours post-surgery, and on the discharge day from the hospital. These measurements were correlated with many variables. The study revealed significantly higher troponin levels in children younger than three years old and in those with Fallot surgeries. Most patients with high 4-hour troponin levels developed short-term complications. Furthermore, significant correlations were observed between troponin levels with the duration of the whole operation and the durations of these specific procedures: cardiopulmonary bypass, aortic cross-clamp, and inotropic support. We also found that high troponin levels, particularly 4 hours post-surgery, can predict a longer-than-usual stay in the intensive care unit and hospital, as well as short-term complications
Vitamin D Status in Pediatric Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Jalalaldeen Idrees Jaafar , Mahmood Nadine A.
Published: November 2022

Child heart failure is frequently brought on by dilated cardiomyopathy and it is characterized by impaired contraction and left ventricular or biventricular dilation. Evidence from recent years has demonstrated that vitamin D is crucial in a number of cardiovascular illnesses that are now more well recognized. This study evaluated vitamin D status in pediatric patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and compared it with that of healthy controls. This study is an observational case-control study, which included 23 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy aged less than 21 years of both genders, and a control group that included 45 healthy people who were matched for age, sex, and body mass index at the surgical specialty hospital-cardiac center in Erbil, Iraq. From each one, a blood sample was taken to evaluate the serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, parathyroid hormone, phosphorus, calcium, troponin I and creatin kinase-MB levels. The study revealed that the mean serum vitamin D3 level and mean serum calcium were significantly lower in dilated cardiomyopathy patients than controls, and significantly higher mean serum PTH and serum creatin kinase-MB in patients than controls. The difference in serum troponin I levels was not significant between the two groups. Furthermore, the study's outcomes revealed a substantial, moderately significant negative correlation between hypovitaminosis D and the dimensions of the left ventricle's end diastole and end systole in children with dilated cardiomyopathy
Factors Contributing to Choosing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Or Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Mirza Abbas Mohammed Sadiq , Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Mohsin
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Coronary artery disease is a heart disease that is the main cause of mortality in both developed and developing nations. Management of coronary artery disease by coronary artery bypass graft surgery has significant complications for patients. In this regard, we aimed to determine factors contributing to choosing percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft in patients with coronary artery disease. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the patients who were diagnosed with coronary arteries disease who were admitted to rom Azadi Heart Canter and Vin Private Hospital Department of Cardiology in Duhok city from November 2021 to January 2022 were included. The coronary artery disease patients were of both genders aged 18 - 75 years with various socio-demographic characteristics who received percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft were the target population of this study. Results: The study found that the mean age of the patients was 58.2 between 34 and 75 years old. The majority of the study sample were male (66%). The study showed that smoking, BMI, and diabetes mellitus were the only predictors of receiving coronary artery bypass graft or percutaneous coronary intervention the coronary artery disease patients. Heavy smokers were 3.9 times more likely to receive percutaneous coronary intervention compared to non-smoker patients (95% CI 1.5-10.5, P=0.00061). In addition, the obese patients were 3.1 times more likely to receive coronary artery bypass graft compared to normal-weight patients (95% CI: 1.1-8.5: P=0.0259) and overweight compared to normal-weight patients (OR: 3.6 95%CI: 1.3-10.; P=0.0173). The diabetic patients were 0.6 times (60%) less likely to receive coronary artery bypass graft compared to non-diabetic patients. Conclusions: The study showed that the patients who had diabetes mellitus and smokers were more likely to undergo the percutaneous coronary intervention. Being overweight and obese was shown to undergo the coronary artery bypass graft surgery rather than percutaneous coronary intervention
Numerical Solution of Hirota-satsuma Coupled Kdv System by Rbf-ps Method
Authors: Sadeeq Mohammed I. , Omar Faraj M. , Pirdawood Mardan A.
Published: November 2022

In this paper, the Hirota-Satsuma coupled Korteweg-de Vries system is solved numerically by using radialbasis function-Pseudospectral method. The radial basis functions are used to approximate the space derivatives in the system. Moreover, the system has become a system of ordinary differential equations with independent variable , and this system is solved by Runge-Kutta fourth order method, with the help of MATLAB R2020a. Also, a comparison has been made between approximate solutions obtained by the proposed method and exact solutions
Psychological Burden, Hope, And Resilience among Mothers of Autistic Spectrum Children; Comparative Study
Authors: Malla Kawthar Zubair , Taha Perjan Hashim
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability includes deficits in social, communication skills and repetitive behaviors. The aim of the study was to compare the levels of psychological burden, hope, and resilience of mothers who have autistic child in comparison to mothers who have normal child. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted using a non-random sampling of 195 mothers of autistic child selected from governmental and private autism centers and a comparative group of mothers of normal children from Duhok province Iraq in a period of three months from 15th November 2021 to 15th February 2022. A battery of instruments was used to assess psychological burden, hope and resilience. RESULTS: The study revealed that the stress, anxiety, and depression level mean scores were higher in mothers who have autistic child, Stress; (M=23.31, SD=5.442), Anxiety; (M=11.78, SD=4.045), and Depression; (M=13.24, SD=4.744) compared to scores in non-autistic mothers (M=7.48, SD=4.576), (M=4.16, SD=2.643), and (M=4.91, SD=2.852) respectively. Furthermore, the hope and resilience mean scores were lower in mothers who have autistic child hope; (M=35.18, SD=7.716) and resilience; (M=2.82, SD=0.608) respectively, compared to scores in non-autistic mothers (M=47.69, SD=5.371) and (M=3.86, SD=0.481) respectively. The study found that staying in the center and being a divorced mother were the mostly demographic factor having highly significant relationship with psychological burden, hope, and resilience. CONCLUSIONS: The mothers of autistic children were significantly experiencing higher level of psychological burden and a lower level of hope and resilience as compared to mothers who have normal children. These findings are important for mental health planning for mothers of autistic children
The Effect of Olea Europaea Mouthwash on C-reactive Protein , Antioxidant in Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Mousa Hashim Dawood
Published: November 2022

Introduction: a chronic inflammatory illness with damaging of tooth supporting structures is called periodontitis Aim: to evaluate the overall effects of Olea europaea mouthwashes as an helpful to non surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT ) on inflammation ,plaque and oxidative stress (OS) compared with chlorhexidine ( 0.2%) mouthwashes for managing of chronic periodontitis Material and methods : A study will occurred at Periodontics Department, College of Dentistry, university of Duhok , .The research composed from 72 participants with chronic periodontitis 39males, 33 females ranging from 25-55 years old, both NSPT and data collection were performed by single dentist . Randomly participants were divided into three categories , each category included 24patients,first group receiving NSPT and olive mouthwash, the second group receiving NSPT and CHX mouthwash and control group getting NSPT only. Clinical attachment loss (CAL) and Plaque Index (PI) were measured . Salivary CRP, Catalase(CAT) , eight hydroxy deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) would be measured Results: The concentration of salivary CRP and CAT for both groups were highly significant after 2 weeks , while other parameters were non significant Conclusion Both mouthwash have a significant reduction on inflammation CRP, ,oxidative stress and consider as powerful antioxidant properties Downloads Download data is not yet available.
The Effect of Amniotic Fluid Changes in Late Pregnancy on Maternal And Fetus Outcomes
Authors: Saido Vaman Abdulazeez , Hasan Jinan Nori
Published: November 2022

The amniotic sac contains a protective liquid known as amniotic fluid. Two different types of amniotic fluid changes have been identified. The first is oligohydramnios, and the second is polyhydramnios. This study aimed to examine the effect of amniotic fluid changes on pregnancy outcomes and the fetus. A cross-sectional study was conducted by simple random sampling for, Four hundred fifty women from November 1st, 2021, until February28th 2022, in Duhok hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology. The study revealed that the greatest rates of polyhydramnios were associated with gestational hypertension (22.7%) and gestational diabetes (19.3%). The most prevalent mode of delivery in all groups was cesarean section. Hypoglycemia had the greats incidence in polyhydramnios at (11.3%). There was a statistically significant association between amniotic fluid volume and baby gender, with males being more prevalent in oligohydramnios (58.7%) and polyhydramnios (57.3%) compared to normal amniotic fluid volume. Moreover, polyhydramnios had more effects on maternal and baby poor outcomes than oligohydramnios. Thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension were the most common types of chronic illnesses in polyhydramnios group compared with oligohydramnios group and normal amniotic fluid group. Apgar score, birth weight, congenital anomalies, hypoglycemia, asphyxia, and respiratory distress syndrome were statistically significant with oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios and normal amniotic fluid volum
Synthesis And Characterization of Sulfur Donor Ligand (xanthate) Complexe with Manganese (ll), Iron (ll), Cobalt (ll), Nikel (ll), Copper (ll), And Zinc (ll) And Thier Adduct with Nitrogen Base Ligande
Authors: Heja Ibrahim Adel Heja Ibrahim Heja Ibrahim Adel , Al-mukhtar Saad.e. Al-mukhtar
Published: November 2022

New complexes and adducts of xanthate of the general formula [M(cyclopentyl xant.)2] and [M(cyclopentyl xant.)2.nL] Where M= Mn(ΙΙ) Fe(ΙΙ), Co(ΙΙ), Ni(ΙΙ), Cu(ΙΙ) and Zn(ΙΙ), and (cyclopentyl xant.)2=[Cyclopentyl xanthate ligand], n=2 L= Pyridine, 3-acetyl pyridine & Quinoline n=1, L= ethylenediamine, (1,10)-phenanthroline, the prepared complexes has been evaluated based on their magnetic, electrical, and physical characteristics. And spectral methods 1H-NMR of (cyclopentyl xant.) ligand, Based on the effective magnetic moment and electronic spectra, the structures of the kind [M(cyclopentyl xant.)2] indicate a tetrahedral geometry whereas structures of the kind [M(cyclopentyl xant.)2.nL] has an octahedral geometry. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations of ligands and their complexes were performed by the DFT/B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) method to obtain the optimized molecular geometry, the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO), the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), and electronic properties , thermodynamic parameters are done for four coordinates
The Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Therapy on Periodontal Health Status And Salivary Cytokine Levels
Authors: Omer Rahel S. , Mohammad Chenar A.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Fixed orthodontic appliance therapy (FOAT) is universally recognized and most common method for treating malocclusion. Periodontal complications are frequent consequences of orthodontic therapy that need to be evaluated. The study aimed to evaluate clinical periodontal parameters and salivary cytokines levels among patients undergoing FOAT. METHODS: 30 systemically healthy subjects (males and females), age ranged from 17-28 years with health periodontium and malalignment teeth attended Khanzad teaching center for FOAT. Clinical periodontal parameters (plaque index, gingival index, sulcus bleeding index, probing depth, debris index simplified, calculus index simplified & oral hygiene index simplified) and unstimulated saliva were assessed at baseline (0 day) before Fixed orthodontic appliance application and after one and three months of therapy. IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-10 levels were assessed in saliva by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS: The results showed significant increase in the mean values of clinical periodontal parameters and salivary cytokines levels of IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-8 after one and three months of FOAT as compared to base line (P < 0.05), as well as significant decrease in the mean value of IL-10 level after one and three months as compared to baseline (P < 0.05). No significant correlations were detected between periodontal and immunological parameters. CONCLUSION: Fixed orthodontic appliance therapy had a negative influence on periodontal health, since it promotes dental plaque accumulation & gingival inflammation. As well as FOAT led to significant increase of pro inflammatory and significant decrease of anti-inflammatory cytokines
Knowledge And Life-style Changes for Patients with Myocardial Infarction after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Authors: Kadhim Miaad Hussein , Shikho Sabri Khalf , Younis Yousif Mohammed
Published: November 2022

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a cardiovascular syndrome associated with myocardial ischemia. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an effective method for treating myocardial infarction that allows for a short hospital stay and rapid recovery This study aimed to assessment Knowledge and Life-style changes of myocardial infarction Patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. Study design and Methods A descriptive study research design has been utilized. A purposive sample of (100) patients with myocardial infarction who underwent Percutaneous coronary intervention were chosen to be included in the present study. Data were collected from 2nd October, 2020 to 1st April,2021. A close-ended questionnaire of four parts was constructed by the authors to assess the knowledge and life-style changes of myocardial infarction Patients after Percutaneous coronary intervention, a questionnaire including four parts included to achieved this aim. Data were analyzed through SPSS software program Descriptive analysis and inferential. Results The study found that the majority of the sample were males (67%), a high percentage 40% of sample with age group (51-60) years old. Also, the study was found that 60% of patients had fair knowledge regarding heart attack, 61% of patients are moderately active relating to daily physical activity. Conclusion There was some lacking of the necessary basic knowledge about myocardial infarction patients after Percutaneous coronary intervention
Hybridization Gradient Based Methods with Genetic Algorithm for Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Authors: Ali Ayad Ramadhan , Fathi Bayda Ghanim
Published: November 2022

In this paper, we propose two hybrid gradient based methods and genetic algorithm for solving systems of linear equations with fast convergence. The first proposed hybrid method is obtained by using the steepest descent method and the second one by the Cauchy-Barzilai-Borwein method. These algorithms are based on minimizing the residual of solution which has genetic characteristics. They are compared with the normal genetic algorithm and standard gradient based methods in order to show the accuracy and the convergence speed of them. Since the conjugate gradient method is recommended for solving large sparse and symmetric positive definite matrices, we also compare the numerical results of our proposed algorithms with this method. The numerical results demonstrate the robustness and efficiency of the proposed algorithms. Moreover, we observe that our hybridization of the CBB method and genetic algorithm gives more accurate results with faster convergence than other mentioned methods in all given cases
Preterm Delivery: Associated Risk Factors And Neonatal Outcomes in Duhok Hospital for Obstetrics And Gynecology
Authors: Shekho Awan Haji , Yalda Melad Alias
Published: November 2022

Objectives: To identify the risk factors and evaluate the early neonatal outcomes of premature infants in Duhok Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology, a tertiary center in Kurdistan Region - Iraq. Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out from September 1/2021 to December 31/2021. Four hundred participants were recruited, 200 were preterm and 200 were term. The participants were examined and followed till delivery. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for preterm delivery. Results: The risks factors for preterm delivery were maternal age ≥ 35 years (AOR 3.32; 95 % CI 1.12-9.86), nulliparity (AOR 2.14; 95 % CI 1.25-3.67), history of preterm birth (AOR 6.51; 95 % CI 1.99-21.28,), no ANC (AOR 3.01; 95 % CI 1.32-6.87), < 4 ANC visits (AOR 1.92; 95 % CI 1.12-3.30), PROM (AOR 4.71; 95 % CI 2.71-8.16), antepartum hemorrhage (AOR 9.25; 95 % CI 1.81-47.39), hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (AOR 2.30; 95 % CI 1.12-4.71) and anemia (AOR 3.51; 95 % CI 1.86-6.63). Preterm delivery is linked to poor early neonatal outcomes. Conclusions: Early identification of women at risk for preterm delivery by health care providers is essential to prevent preterm delivery
Iron: Biochemical, Pharmacological, and Clinical Data
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Department of Pharmacology. 34, Peremogy Ave., Kyiv 03080, Ukraine, Zaychenko G. V. , Gorchakova N. O. , Shumeiko O. V. , Klymenko O. V.
Published: November 2022

Iron is one of the most important macroelements in the body, which takes part in oxidation-reduction processes, and bioenergetics, and is a part of a number of enzymes. Iron deficiency is associated with food, pregnancy, fetal development, and some diseases. First of all, iron deficiency is established in iron-deficiency anemia, in addition to violations of biochemical indicators, immunological shifts and changes in the activity of vital organs and systems. The purpose of the study was to analyze the properties of iron and its preparations and their effects on the body. Materials and methods. On the topic of the study, a search and analysis of scientific literature was conducted in such databases as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus. Results and discussion. Iron reserves in the body are 3–6 g, the daily requirement is 20–30 mg. The need for iron increases in diseases with an increase in cardiac output, an increase in temperature, which requires taking drugs for oral and parenteral administration. In addition, if it is necessary to replenish iron reserves, it is recommended to take extracts from plants that contain it, such as common apricot (fruit pulp), blueberry fruits, beet roots, and common peach fruits. At the same time, it should be noted that iron can be in the oxidizing form of Fe2+ and the reduced form of Fe3+. It was determined that changes in iron metabolism and transport occur in pregnant women, which, in turn, is associated with changes in endothelial protective function. In modern methodological recommendations for the treatment of chronic heart failure, iron preparations are also included in the list of mandatory drugs, because in this condition, in addition to iron deficiency, disorders of the functions of the cardiovascular system have been found. A decrease in iron content has also been determined in various hypoxic conditions. Next they showed changes in iron metabolism in infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, tuberculosis, and HIV infection. In recent years, changes in iron content in neurodegenerative diseases have been noticed. Today, there are oral and parenteral iron preparations, but research is underway to create iron preparations that may have a more targeted effect and less toxicity. Conclusion. The current state of iron research in the functioning of vital organs and the occurrence of diseases presents scientists and clinicians with the task of involving new experimental and clinical methods to expand the understanding of the role of iron in pathobiochemical mechanisms, in pathological conditions, as well as the search for new approaches to treatment
Excessive Weight Gain: the Problems and Solutions
Authors:   Kharkiv National Medical University, Department of Physiology. 39b, L. Svobody Ave., apt. 104, Kharkiv 61202, Ukraine, Isaieva I. M. , Karmazina I. S.
Published: November 2022

According to the data of the World Health Organization a prevalence of obesity has increased since 1975. Almost 2 billion adults are overweight, among them over 650 million are obese. It is also known that overweight and obesity kill more people than underweight. Currently, it is estimated that about 3 billion adults will be overweight and over 1 billion will be obese by 2025. Moreover, among 13 biggest health problems facing people in their country an obesity takes the fifth place. The purpose of the study was to analyze the new data of the scientific publications of recent years explaining new concepts of physiological mechanism of hunger and satiety balance, the causes of excessive weight or obesity, and suggestions for mindful eating, avoiding overeating and food temptation. Results and discussion. The obesity epidemic is now one of the most important public health problems in the world. However, overweight and obesity are preventable. Being overweight increases the risk of death. The results of recent researches suggest that weight gain itself, even if a person stays within the “normal” weight range, also increases the risk of disease and premature death. There are studies that showed that a weight gain even less than 5 kg and within a healthy body mass index range, is associated with an increased risk of disease. Results of other research findings showed that biological indicators of health risk are strongly related to body weight from the lowest body mass index to the highest body mass index, with higher body mass associated with greater health risk. Obesity becomes global health problem. Obese people are at high risk of developing a number of comorbidities, including disorders of gastrointestinal tract, type 2 diabetes mellitus, joint and muscle diseases, respiratory problems and psychological problems, which can significantly affect the quality of their daily life and increase the risk of mortality. The conditions associated with obesity are diverse, but even modest weight loss can reduce the risk of development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and arterial hypertension, among many other comorbidities. Even relatively small weight loss can improve patient condition and can act as a trigger for further change, with sustained weight loss achieved through a series of gradual weight loss steps. Conclusion. The increase in obesity prevalence has an essential influence on the global morbidity of many diseases, moreover obesity and overweight affect quality and quantity of health thus being the causes of disability and significantly affect quality of life. Prevention of weight gain has been the focus of much discussion and debate, with many theories about the causes and solutions of the problem. However, prevention programs, which take in account the causes and risks factors, are more effective than weight-loss programs
Prevalence and Pathogenesis of Anemia in Chronic Heart Failure
Authors:   Dnipro State Medical University, Department of internal medicine No 3. V Vernadskogo Str., 9, Dnipro, 49044, Ukraine, Khanyukov O. O. , Pesotskaya L. A. , Sapozhnychenko L. V.
Published: November 2022

Anemia is often associated disease in patients with chronic heart failure, which reduces exercise tolerance, quality of life and worsens the prognosis in the patients. The recommendations of the leading associations of cardiology include the correction of iron deficiency and anemia in the context of the treatment of patients with chronic heart failure. Such influence and modern recommendations determine the relevance of knowledge of the prevalence and pathogenesis of anemia and iron-deficiency conditions in chronic heart failure. The purpose of the study was to review the literature illustrating current data about prevalence and pathogenesis of anemia and iron deficiency in patients with chronic heart failure. Materials and methods. This work presents review of literature about prevalence and pathogenesis of anemia and iron deficiency in patients with chronic heart failure, based on a search of English-language articles in the PubMed database for the last 20 years, by keywords – anemia, iron deficiency, chronic heart failure, pathogenesis, prevalence. Results and discussion. The frequency of anemia that patients with chronic heart failure ranges have are from 4% to 30-70% of cases, according to several studies. Such a variety of data is associated with different degrees of severity of heart failure in different studies, but they unanimously confirm the information about the significant prevalence of this condition in the studied population cohort. Iron deficiency is an important comorbid condition that patients with heart failure have and is observed in an average of 30-50% of cases, according to some data, the frequency reaches a maximum of 70-83%. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia, but it is particularly interesting that approximately 46% of patients with iron deficiency do not have anemia. The following 6 factors that can be the cause of anemia individually or in combination that patients with chronic heart failure have, have been identified: iron deficiency, inflammation, erythropoietin level, medications, hemodilution, medullary dysfunction. The causes of absolute iron deficiency are anorexia, cachexia, malabsorption of iron due to intestinal edema and hepcidin-induced suppression of iron transporters, such as ferroportin, functional – chronic inflammatory state, which leads to an increase in the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-1, interleukin-6, interleukin-18, tumor necrosis factor-, which, in turn, induces the synthesis of hepcidin and, accordingly, decreases the expression of ferroportin with a decrease in the transition of iron into the state of circulation and stimulation of sequestration in macrophages of the reticuloendothelial system. Conclusion. Better understanding of the pathogenesis of these conditions that patients with chronic heart failure have, will allow the development of new methods of treatment