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Comparison of thrombodynamic tests with determination of anti-Xa activity in evaluation of the efficacy of anticoagulant therapy in patients suffering deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities
Authors: Salukhov Vladimir V. , Kryukov Evgeniy V. , Varavin Nikita A. , Startseva Olga N.
Published: April 2024

Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities remains an important medical and social problem in practical medicine. Currently, a weight-dependent low-molecular-weight heparin dosing approach is used to treat deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in wounded patients without regard to the state of the hemostasis system. This observational study included 30 patients with deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities who were hospitalized for examination and treatment at the Kirov Military Medical Academy. During treatment with enoxaparin sodium at therapeutic doses, depending on body weight, the parameters of the thrombodynamics test were assessed in all patients, and antiXa activity was determined at the peak of the drug (after 3–4 h) and at the end (before the next injection) of its action. A strong inverse correlation was established between the growth rate indicator of the thrombodynamics test clot and antiXa activity at the peak (–0.777; p 0.05) and at the end (–0.715; p 0.05) of the action of sodium enoxaparin. The standard dose of anticoagulant drug, depending on body weight, revealed that 30% of patients were in the hypercoagulation zone, not reaching the target values of the thrombodynamic clot growth rate and anti-Xa activity. The thrombodynamics test results identified the growth rate of the test clot with antiXa activity, which allows both methods to be considered comparable for laboratory monitoring low-molecular-weight heparin therapy in wounded individuals. The insufficient anticoagulant effect in one-third of the injured individuals that received the standard and therapeutic doses of low-molecular-weight heparins requires the development of a personalized approach to titration of low-molecular-weight heparins, which may be based not on the concentration of the drug per body weight but on the achieved anticoagulant effect that optimizes the treatment outcomes and patient prognosis. Accordingly, further research is required.
Impact of duration of cardiopulmonary bypass on recovery after open heart surgery
Authors: Aladwan Hayel , Alshoubaki Wael , Alqaisi Abdullah Ibrahim , Abuamereh Hamza A. , Alatoum Lara M. , Mohd Ashraf Fadel
Published: April 2024

Background: Objective of the study was to examine the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration on recovery from cardiac surgery.
Methods: This is an observational retrospective study. Data from adult cardiac surgical patients presented at Queen Alia Heart Institute (QAHI) in the duration between September 2023 and February 2024 was retrospectively analysed. The impact of CPB duration was examined. Patients were divided into groups according to CPB duration (0 to 60 minutes, 60 to 120 minutes, 120 to 180 minutes, 180 to 240 minutes and 240 to 300 minutes). For each group intra-operative and post-operative variable were examined. The intra-operative variables studied were need for blood transfusion, haemofiltration and intra-aortic balloon pump. The post-operative variables studied were duration of post-operative mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit (ICU) stay, hospitalization time and mortality.
Results: Consecutive data of 202 adult cardiac surgical patients (34 females and 168 males) was analysed. Average age of patients was 57.149 years. Average duration of CPB was 109.9 minutes (ranged from 29 to 300 minutes). Half of the patients (50.5%) had CPB duration between 1 and 2 hours. Blood transfusion was needed in 88 patients (43.6%). Haemofiltration was used in 32 patients (15.8%) and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) was used in 29 patients (14.4%). The average postoperative time of mechanical ventilation was 34 hours and the average ICU stay was 5.5 days. Chest re-exploration was needed in 30 patients (15%). Hospital stay was on average 12 days and in-hospital mortality was witnessed in 20 patients (9.9%). Patients who had CPB for less than one hour (17.3%) had the lowest incidence of blood transfusion (37.1%), lowest incidence of haemofiltration (8.6%), low incidence of IABP use (11%). They also had lowest incidence of chest re-opening (5.7%), shortest time of postoperative mechanical ventilation (13 hours) and shortest ICU and hospital stay (4.1 and 8.5 days, respectively). There was a significant increase in postoperative sternal re-opening and postoperative mortality when the duration of CPB exceeded 3 hours.
Conclusions: Duration of CPB is a key predictor of recovery and outcome of cardiac surgery. Shorter CPB time was associated with earlier extubation, less ICU stay and shorter hospitalisation time. Prolonged CPB was associated with higher rates of complications, delayed recovery, longer ICU stay, protracted hospitalisation and higher mortality rates.
Effect of Metal Nanoparticles in the Field Emission of Silicon Nanowires
Authors: Madhavi Karanam , Raju N. Hanumantha , Basappa M. C. , Gowda V. C. Veeranna
Published: April 2024

In this work, an efficient method is reported for creating a metal nanoparticle (silver) / Si composite structure consisting of a vertical array of silicon nanowires (SiNWs) decorated with silver metal nanoparticles. A two-stage metal-assisted etching method is employed to obtain SiNWs and Silver (Ag) metal nanoparticles are decorated on the SiNWs using the electroless deposition method. It allows the good coverage of silver metal nanoparticles over SiNWs. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that Ag was covered with SiNWs. High-work function metal nanoparticles such as Ag nanoparticles on SiNWs have been utilized in different applications such as photovoltaics and sensors. The size of SiNWs is determined through the Raman shift. The silicon optical phonon peak showed an increase in redshift and a decrease of full-width at half maxima with a decrease in diameter due to the quantum confinement. The Electron Field Emission (EFE) characteristics of the Agdecorated SiNW films were studied based on the current-voltage measurements and analyzed using the Fowler-Nordheim (F-N) equation. The low turn-on field is obtained through the Ag metal nanoparticles which have wider applications in lowpower operational devices.
Appropriate Timing of Medicine (Aushadhi Sevan Kal) Can Better Impact Patient Outcome — A Case Report of Acute Gastroenteritis (Atisara)
Authors: Nakanekar Amit , Khobarkar Punam N.
Published: April 2024

Aushadh sewan kal (ASK) is vital in managing the disease. ASK varies with various factors such as the disease’s strength, the patient’s strength, the predominance of Dosha (regulatory functional factors of the body), Dushya (which gets vitiated), etc. Precision in ASK is vital to achieve greater efficacy and a lesser quantity of medicine. Lack of this precision may produce unwanted effects. A 31-year-old female patient came to OPD of Kayachikitsa GAC, Nagpur, with complaints of loose motion (10 episodes), vomiting (4 episodes), nausea, abdominal pain, body aches, and general weakness since one day, headache, burning sensation in the stomach since morning. She was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis (Atisara). Atisara treatment containing Musta, Takra, and Bilvavleh was used. After the modification of the same medicines in ASK, pain reduction and complete recovery were achieved. There was a significant decrease in subjective parameters after administering medicine in appropriate ASK. Significant improvements in Jaran Shakti score (Capacity to digest), Abhyawaran shakti score (capacity to eat), and Ruchi factor (appetite) were also noted. ASK is important in the administration of Aushadha (medicine). Negligence in ASK may decrease the efficacy of medications. This case report emphasises the relationship between Agni (metabolic power), gut microbiome, circadian rhythm, and ASK. This case report gives future direction for various studies to understand the interplay between Agni (metabolic energy), gut microbiome, circadian rhythm, ASK, and the effect of this interplay on patient outcome.
Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis, In-vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of Cleome aspera Aerial Part Extracts
Authors: Khuntia Anuradha , Kathiravan M. K. , Ilango K.
Published: April 2024

Various species of the Cleome genus belong to the circle of relatives Cleomaceae family, and order Brassicales, constitute flowering flora with a long record of use in conventional remedies, and have been related to the prevention of many illnesses. Cleome aspera has not been thoroughly investigated in the medicinal area; however, it may offer a therapeutic choice in favour of the management of various disorders. In this recent study, the aerial parts of C. aspera were extracted with petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and ethanol sequentially in ascending polarity order. Ethanol extract exhibited a rich phytochemical profile and antibacterial and anti-cancer action among the solvent extracts. The phytochemical analysis of three extracts exhibited the existence of many secondary metabolites like flavonoids, alkaloids tannins, polyphenols, steroids, glycosides, and terpenoids. The antibacterial activity against two Gram (+) bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), and Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), as well as two Gram (-) bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027) and Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739) was assessed at three concentrations (50, 100, 200 μg/ml) of each extract. The broth dilution method tested the extract’s minimum inhibitory concentration against four bacterial strains. Using the MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-Yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide) assay, the three extracts (petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and ethanol) of C. aspera were evaluated for in-vitro cytotoxic activity. The extracts were detected to have substantial antibacterial activity against Gram-positive as well as Gram-negative bacteria in a dose-dependent manner. The ethanol extract of C. aspera showed notable anticancer efficacy after comparing it with petroleum ether, and ethyl acetate extracts. This study proved that the plant C. aspera has potential as a source of plant-based drugs and has therapeutic qualities like antibacterial and anticancer activities. It may provide a healing choice for the control of several diseases. A further extensive study on the isolation of active ingredients, purification, characterization, and elucidation of viable mechanisms can be executed.
A Study of Perceived Stress, Coping Strategies and Psychiatric Morbidity among First year MBBS Students of a Medical College
Authors: Chandak Harshal , Gupte Sunil
Published: April 2024

Background: Stress in medical students is a Global phenomenon. Medical curriculum is regarded as a strenuous one demanding long study hours and assimilation of large amount of knowledge. Failure to deal with stresses may be because of the maladaptive coping strategies which may lead to Psychiatric morbidity. Aims and Objectives: To study 1. Perceived stress, 2. Stress coping strategies 3. Psychiatric morbidity in first year MBBS students. Settings and Design: A cohort study was conducted in outpatient department of Psychiatry of a medical college. Materials and Methods: 119 first year MBBS student of a medical college participated in the study. They were interviewed using a Semi structured proforma. Perceived stress was assessed using Cohen's Perceived stress scale 10 item questionnaire. Coping strategy was assessed using short form of Adolescent coping scale 2nd edition. Psychiatric morbidity was assessed by MINI 6.0.0 English version. Results: Of 119 students 22(18.49%) had Low stress, 62(52.10%) had Moderate stress and 35(29.41%) had High stress. Adaptive (Productive) coping usage (Mean = 68.84±10.87) was statistically significant than Non Adaptive (Non Productive/Avoidant) coping usage (Mean = 51.20±11.20). Psychiatric morbidity was found in 41(34.45%) students. Anxiety Disorder is most common psychiatric morbidity. Conclusions: Majority of students had moderate to high type of stress. Adaptive coping strategy was used by students to relieve stress. Anxiety disorder (15.96%) was the most common psychiatric morbidity.
A Clinical Study of Peptic Ulcer Perforation
Authors: Vaswani Usha Prakash , Bhamre Sudhir
Published: April 2024

Background: Perforation is one of the most important complications of a peptic ulcer. In spite of modern management, it is still a life threatening emergency. Operative method is still the treatment of choice and simple closure of perforation with Graham's patch is an established procedure of choice in our institution. Material and Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 30 diagnosed patients of perforated peptic ulcer at Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik to study the clinical profile and clinical outcome of peptic ulcer perforation patients post operatively from August 2014 to December 2016. Results: A total of 30 patients were included, majority of patients presented in the 4th decade of life and 88.67% were males, 76.67% of the total patients had positive history suggestive of peptic ulcer disease and 36.66% patients had associated co morbidities, (36.67%) had severe dehydration, 10% patients presented with hypotension, with a systolic blood pressure of less than 90mmHg. In 23.33% of patients surgery was performed within 5 days of onset of acute abdominal pain and 16.67% presented with severe contamination of the peritoneal cavity, 33.33% presented with gastric perforation and 66.67% presented with duodenal perforation. 30% patients suffered from post operative wound infection and 30% patients suffered from post-operative respiratory infections. 16.67% patients presented with post operative sepsis. The mortality rate in this study was 10%. Conclusion: Perforated peptic ulcer is one of the most commonest acute abdominal emergencies. The outcome of the patient depends on the age of the patient, associated co morbidities, time interval between acute abdominal pain and surgery, timely resuscitation, contamination of the abdomen and post operative sepsis.
The impact of school violence on teaching and learning in secondary schools in the Capricorn South District of Limpopo Province
Authors: Magdeline Teffo Maphuti , Jacob Segalo Letlhoyo , Tsakane Ngobeni Elias
Published: April 2024

Violence in schools has become a concern to the learners, teachers, parents and other stakeholders in Mphahlele Circuit at Capricorn South District of Limpopo Province.  The learners fight amongst themselves and against their teachers.  In some instances they stab one another.  The teachers and the learners are not safe at their schools, whereas schools are supposed to be safe havens for teaching and learning.  Given all these challenges in Mphahlele schools, the proposed study sought to investigate if really there is violence in the schools and also to explore the nature thereof.  Also, the study sought to investigate the contributory factors and the preventative measures to violence. The study followed a mixed-method research strategy and used surveys and interviews.  The researcher used purposive sampling to select participants for the research.  Twelve (12) participants were selected for qualitative study which used interviews. The questionnaires were used to collect data from fifty (50) participants in quantitative research.  Data was analyzed using the codes and themes.  The study revealed that the learners bully each other, bring weapons to school, and have gangs.  The learners and teachers miss contact time during disciplinary hearings and that impacts negatively on the performance of the learners and the completion of the syllabus. The social problems, economic and family instabilities, drugs and alcohol abuse seemed to be the contributing factors.  The study recommended that parents, churches, government and non-governmental organizations and the schools should collaborate to minimize violence, as one strategy in isolation cannot prevent school violence.
Meteorological characteristics and evapotranspiration dynamics of the Kafernigan river (Tajikistan) – a tributary of the Transboundary Amudarya River for the period 1946–2021
Authors:   Tajik National University, Saburova Gurdofarid N. , Normatov Inom Sh. ,   Tajik National University
Published: April 2024

The research results of the meteorologicalcharacteristics and evapotranspiration dynamics in the middle reaches of the Varzob river, a tributary of the Kafernigan river, for the period 1946–2021 are presented. It has been established that temperature is a more active factor in the processes of evapotranspiration. A slight trend of decreasing precipitation at altitudes up to 400 m a. s. l in the southern parts of the Varzob river basin is associated mainly with local meteorological phenomena and is in no way related to the processes of penetration of external air masses into the river basin, since the correlation coefficient of atmospheric precipitation values in the upstream (Maykhura weather station) and in the downstream of the Varzob river basin (Ayvaj weather station) is very little (0.1).
Traps and Tricks About A 6-Years Old Cutibacterium Endocarditis
Authors: La Bourdonnaye Calixte de , Chevallier Bertille le , Mhiri Fatma , Braunberger Eric
Published: April 2024

Endocarditis of cardiac implanted electronic devices is a complex and serious disease. Commensal bacteria of the skin are commonly considered as contamination of blood culture. Herein, the authors report the case of a pacemaker endocarditis with cultures positive for Cutibacterium acnes. These were already found 3 and 6 years ago but not observed during hospitalisation. The PET-scan was of great help in guiding the diagnosis. The management was particularly difficult with 9 leads to extract. A sequential approach in the operating room from endovascular procedure to surgery under cardio-pulmonary bypass was used. A second procedure was necessary to extract a small forgotten foreign body already visible on the preoperative chest X-ray. This experience shows the importance of having a high level of suspicion in case of culture positive for Cutibacterium with intracardiac devices, and of looking for foreign bodies on the preoperative chest X-ray in case of a history of multiple rhythmological procedures.
High-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma with a Mucoid Grossly Feature: A Case Report of a 69-YearOld Iranian patient
Authors: Mahdizadeh Faraz , Chinifroush-Asl Mir Mehdi , Heidary Farzad , Hataminia Hamid
Published: April 2024

Reporting clinical cases of high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma tumors is essential for a better understanding of their natural course and for the development of appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies. To date, only a few cases have been studied in this regard. In the present study, the authors present the case of a 69-year-old Iranian woman diagnosed with high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma involving the myometrium and ovaries. The diagnosis was confirmed after pathology, which revealed myometrial and vascular involvement. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and adjuvant chemotherapy with chemotherapy regimens.
Isaacs Syndrome in A Patient with Positive CASPR2 And LGI1 Antibodies: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Zafari Rasa , Ahmadi Mona
Published: April 2024

Isaacs Syndrome (IS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fasciculations, dysautonomia, and hyperactivity of muscle fibers due to hyperexcitability of the peripheral nerve system. Patients with IS often express voltage-gated potassium channels (VGKCs), contactin-associated protein 2 (CASPR2), and leucine-rich gliomainactivated protein (LGI1) antibodies. Slower rates of grouped fasciculation, known as myokymia, are a common presentation in IS patients. Recently, carbamazepine has been considered as the first-line treatment to alleviate the symptoms of IS patients. In this report, the authors present a case of a female patient with ramps and unintended movements in the abdomen and both lower limbs. She was diagnosed with IS after the detection of myokymia in the needle electromyography (EMG) and a positive paraneoplastic panel for CASPR2 and LGI antibodies. The patient is now symptom-free due to the administration of Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, and Baclofen. Additionally, due to her potential risk for solid tumors, she is under regular follow-up.
Primary Ovarian Leiomyoma in A Premenopausal Woman: A Case Report
Authors: Sakhdari Mehri , Maleki Asieh
Published: April 2024

Primary ovarian leiomyoma is a rare benign ovarian tumor that occurs in women between the ages of 20 and 65. This tumor is usually diagnosed incidentally through pelvic examination or histopathological study after surgery. A definitive preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to the lack of pathognomonic signs or specific imaging features. Therefore, histopathological examination and immunohistochemical analysis are considered necessary. The authors report a case of a 49-year-old woman with ovarian leiomyoma who had a history of heavy vaginal bleeding. She underwent laparotomy with a preoperative diagnosis of uterine fibroids.
GnRH agonist (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist); TSH (Thy- roid stimulating hormone); IHC (Immunohistochemical); SMA (Smooth Muscle Actin)
Announcement of “9th International Congress on Development of Ag-ricultural and Environment with emphasis on the UN Development Program” Held in Iran
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Published: April 2024

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The Relationship between Food-Borne Parasites and Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Toupchi-Khosroshahi V. , Mehrabi Nasab E.
Published: April 2024

The Article Abstract is not available.
Microbial Quality and Mineral Content of Water Consumed in Ho Municipality of Volta Region, Ghana
Authors: Aboagye G. , Akpaloo P.G. , Avle T.A.
Published: April 2024

Background: Water quality and safety are fundamental to human development and well-being. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the bacteriological and mineral content of water in Ho, the capital city of the Volta Region of Ghana.
Methods: Sachet, bottled, and tap water were sampled from January to February in 2019 due to the high rate of consumption and their presumed quality which were taken at random from five different locations throughout the municipality. Water quality assessment protocols were utilized to ascertain the bacteriological as well as mineral contents of the samples, whilst ANOVA was used to determine statistical difference and significance at p<0.05.
Results: The maximum Heterotrophic Plate Count for tap water was 9.95±0.64×105 Colony Forming Unit (CFU)/ml, for sachet water was 7.46±0.09×106 CFU/ml, and for bottled water was 1.10±0.56×105 CFU/ml, all obtained on nutrient agar. For MacConkey agar, maximum growth was 2.94±0.03×106, 9.42±1.67×106, and 2.31±0.77×105 CFU/ml for tap, sachet, and bottled water, respectively. The Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar indicated maximum growth of 1.84±0.34×103, 5.72±0.06×106, and 5.50±2.12×104 CFU/ml for tap, sachet, and bottled water, respectively.
The physical parameters such as pH, turbidity, color, and conductivity were within the recommended limits set by the Ghana Standards Authority. However, tap water recorded the highest turbidity, bottled water recorded the highest and least pH and turbidity, respectively. Moreover, the mineral analysis revealed high levels of phosphate (PO₄³⁻), chloride (Cl-), and sodium (Na) in bottled water, and total iron (Fe) was relatively high in several tap and sachet water samples, the latter item also recorded the highest for ammonia (NH3).
Conclusions: Overall, the tap, sachet, and bottled water samples exhibited varied levels of microbial, and mineral contents whilst the physical parameters were relatively within the recommended levels. The sachet and tap
Compositions Nutrient and Antinutrients of Biscuits Prepared from Fermented and Unfermented Ternary Mixture Flours
Authors: Oleghe P.O. , Akharaiyi F.C. , Ehis-Eriakha C.B.
Published: April 2024

Background: The exorbitant cost of wheat-based foods in non-wheat growing countries has necessitated looking for more enriched and sustainable alternative flour from botanicals that can be mixed and used to produce baked products including biscuits. The study aimed to make biscuits using three different fermented and unfermented mixtures of flour (sweet potato, pigeon pea, and yellow maize).
Methods: Starch-rich tubers of yellow-fleshed cultivar of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), yellow maize (Zea mays) grains, and pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) seeds were purchased from food merchants in the Uchi market, located in Auchi area of Edo State, southern Nigeria in June 2022. These botanical samples were taxonomically validated. The samples were divided into two parts fermented and unfermented, prepared and produced into flour forms. The blended raw materials into flour were mixed in order of sweet potato: pigeon pea: maize (composite mix two 60.00:25.47:14.53, composite mix five 67.70:20.00:12.31 and composite mix eight 61.72:25.24:13.04) were selected to produce biscuits while 100% wheat was used as control. Biscuits were produced from the flour using a standard recipe. The obtained results were presented in mean±SD format of interpretations. Analytical significance dissimilarity between the means samples were considered based on one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) using IBM Statistical software
Results: It revealed that fermentation increased techno-functional properties containing crude fiber (3.464±0.01-3.485±0.01) and ashes (3.688±0.11-3.711±0.11), while reducing fat (17.339±0.03) and moisture contents (3.639±0.05), the control had the highest protein (12.805±0.25) and lowest carbohydrate (55.622±0.12). The fermented biscuits had more flavonoids (23.162±0.36-23.852±0.60), saponins (14.793±0.07-23.495±0.03). Additionally, fermentation enhanced the potassium bioavailability of the products (19.803±0.00-25.264±0.05). There was high free radical scavenging activity and color for all the fermented samples than unfermented and controlled biscuits.
Conclusion: According to the research, ternary flour mixes from the botanicals could lead to products with improved nutritional composition, functional properties, and antioxidant attributes to further improve biscuit quality.
Microbiological Quality of commercial Soy Cheese (Tofu) Skewers and Determination of Critical Control Points during Production in the West Region of Cameroon
Authors: Solefack E.N. , Tiencheu B. , Zokou R. , Tiwo C.T. , Kohole A.H.F. , Teboukeu G.B. , Ndomou S.H. , Tonfack F.D. , Klang J.M. , Womeni M.H.
Published: April 2024

Background: In several cities of Cameroon, the consumption of soy cheese skewers commonly known as “soybean soya” is becoming very common in the streets. Its consumption is increasing thereby encouraging its local production using household methods. Food contamination from processing to consumption is becoming a serious health concern. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ascertain the microbiological quality of soy cheese skewers sold in some markets and the Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the production process.
Methods: Samples were collected in June and August 2022 from different vendors, stored in sterile plastic laminas and placed in a pack containing ice and taken to the laboratory for the determination of the microbiological quality. In order to determine CCPs based on microbiological hazard, samples of slurry, soymilk, fresh soy cheese, stewed soy cheese, and stewed soy cheese skewers were collected from different producers at different production steps and analyzed for microbial contaminations.
Results: Results of samples collected from the markets indicated Total Mesophilic Aerobic Bacteria between 4.87 to 7.79 log Colony Forming Unit (CFU)/g, where 86% of the samples were higher than the normal; yeast and mold counts ranged from 2.84 to 5.91 CFU/g; staphylococci, and total coliforms ranged from 0 to 5.17 and 0 to 2.37 log CFU/g, present in 59 and 72% of samples, respectively.
Conclusion: Most commercial soy cheese skewer samples showed poor microbiological quality. To reduce these contaminations, preventive measures should be put in place at CCPs (stewing and packaging on skewers) to ensure the safety of food.
The Effectiveness of Education for Children with Intellectual Disabilities on reducing the burden of parental care
Authors: Dolatabadi(MA.) Elahe , Bagheri Maedeh
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Although the pressure of care has an adverse effect on mental health of parents with children with intellectual disabilities, educational training for these children can be helpful by creating independence for these children. Accordingly, the present study is conducted by determining the effectiveness of educational training for children with intellectual disabilities on reducing the burden of care for their parents.
Methods: The current research was conducted as a semi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test and a control group. The statistical population consisted of all the children under 14 withintellectual disabilities in Pakdasht city in 2021; 30 of them were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The experimental group underwent 20 training sessions, -two sessions a week for 5 hours, but the control group did not receive any training. Zarit Burden Interview was completed by their parents. Then, the obtained data was analyzed by SPSS 18 software and univariate covariance.
Results: Data illustrated the significant difference of the parental burden mean scores between the experimental and control groups (F=107/535, P<0/01); so, it can be concluded that educational training for children with educable intellectual disabilities significantly impacts caregiving-induced burden.
Conclusion: Educational training for children with educable intellectual disabilities in centers related with welfare organization (private and governmental), can reduce the caregiving-induced burden and its possible devastating consequences.
Predicting Concerns During Pregnancy Based on Marital Quality and Cognitive SelfRegulation with the Mediating Role of Mental Security
Authors: Yazdi Leyla Khezri , Demehri Farangis
Published: April 2024

Introduction: During pregnancy, the marital quality and mental security of women are threatened. A woman's physical, mental and psychological health during this period has significant effects on the health of the fetus, success in natural childbirth and breastfeeding, and improving health. Maintaining psychological security, cognitive self-regulation of emotions, and the quality of marital relations during pregnancy can reduce the worries of this period to some extent. The current research aims to predicting design a structural model of marital quality and cognitive self-regulation with the mediating role of psychological security to predict concerns during pregnancy.
Methods: The present study was a descriptive-correlation type using the structural equation modeling method. The study population included all the pregnant women of 25 to 40who referred to health centers and clinics in Yazd in 2023. 275 women were randomly selected by cluster sampling method. Data was collected using Aldersey and Lin's (2011) pregnancy anxiety questionnaires, Busby et al.'s marital quality (1995), Maslow's psychological security (2004), and Garnevsky et al.'s (2002) cognitive self-regulation of emotion. Data analysis was done through Pearson correlation methods and structural equation modeling using SPSS-19 and AMOS-20 software.
Results: The results of multivariate regression test showed that the variables of cognitive self-regulation of emotion (positive emotion (R=0/49), negative emotion (R=0/056), and marital quality (R=0/089) with the mediation of psychological security on concerns during pregnancy, had a direct and significant effect (P<0/05). Psychological security also had a direct, negative, and significant effect on worries during pregnancy (P<0/05).
Conclusion: The results of the present study shows that the structural model of concerns during pregnancy based on cognitive self-regulation of emotion and marital quality with the mediation of psychological security had favorable fit indices, and therefore, the knowledge of these variables can help to reduce worries during pregnancy
The Effect of Mastery-Oriented Motivational Climate Intervention on Static and Dynamic Balance of Overweight Girl Children
Authors: Hokmollahi Marjan , Ayatizadeh Tafti Farahnaz , Yakhdani Hamid Reza Fallah
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The ability to control static and dynamic balance is an important physical activity which plays an important role in the implementation of activities, and as a result, in overweight management in children. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mastery-oriented motivational climate (student-centered educational and sports approach) on static and dynamic balance of overweight girl children.
Methods: A semi-experimental research strategy with applied purpose and a pre-test-post-test design with control groups were used. 60 girls between 10 and12 were selected by convenience sampling method and were placed in four equal groups of mastery overweight, control overweight, mastery normal weight and control normal weight. Stork and Star tests were used to evaluate static and dynamic balance, respectively. Results: In the pre-test and post-test, the normal weight group performed better regarding both static and dynamic balance, although the difference between the normal weight and overweight groups decreased in the post-test. The experimental overweight group performed better in both static and dynamic balance than the control overweight group. The mean difference between pre-test and post-test of the two experimental groups of overweight and normal weight regarding dynamic and static balance was similar to each other. This was while this mean difference in the overweight group and normal control weight was greater in dynamic balance than static balance (P<0/01).
Conclusion: the mastery-oriented motivational climate approach has led to the improvement of both static and dynamic balance and can cause stability of posture and better performance of daily activities and various sports exercises.
Investigating the Relationship between Family’s Food Security and Social Support Received by Bushehri Mothers with Children Aged 7-12
Authors: Khedri Zahra , Motamed Niloofar , Hajinejad Fatemeh , Ravanipour Maryam , Yeganeh Sedigheh
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The high level of food insecurity in Bushehr has made it necessary to identify the factors related to food insecurity in families. This study is conducted to determine the relationship between received social support and household food security from the perspective of mothers with 7-12 children.
Methods: In this controlled comparative study with a cross-sectional design, 153 mothers with children between 7-12 were selected with quota sampling method. First, First, the 18-item food security questionnaire regarding the United States Ministry of Agriculture was completed by mothers to create two safe and unsafe groups , and then, the social support questionnaire was completed by them.was completed , To analyze the results, the researchers applied logistic regression, descriptive statistics, chi- square and t-test. The level of significance was set at 0.05.
Results: Of the 153 mothers who participated in the study, 36/6% had high-school education, and only 22/2% were employed. The families of mothers with higher education tended to be in secure food group (p=0/05, x2=10/22). Moreover, in the families with food security, the children’s average age was less than the families with food insecurity (P-value=0/03, t=-2/13). In 74.5% of the mothers, the amount of the received support was found to be high. Logistic regression showed a relatively insignificant and positive relationship (OR=1/02 and p=0/002) between the received support and food security from the mothers' point of view.
Conclusion: Considering the insignificant relationship between household food security and the mothers’ received social support, other factors related to food insecurity, e.g. perceived social support and received social support in families aided by social service organizations should be explored.
VÍDEOS MUSICAIS COMO AÇÃO PROMOTORA DE SAÚDE DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Souza Jeane Barros de , Mafra Samantha Karoline , Pilger Kelly Cristina de Prado , Konrad Angélica Zanettini , Sauer Ana Gabrieli , Marquesini Tainá de Miranda
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: compartilhar a experiência da construção de vídeos musicais como ação promotora de saúde durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência acerca da criação e divulgação de vídeos musicais, de um programa de extensão do curso de enfermagem, de uma universidade pública do Sul do Brasil. Os vídeos foram criados em dezembro de 2020, na ocasião do Natal e em março de 2021, para o Dia Internacional da Mulher. Resultados: com a divulgação dos vídeos por meio das mídias sociais, foi possível atingir diferentes públicos de diversos locais do Brasil e mundo, o que despertou reflexões e sentimentos como gratidão, esperança e alegria. Conclusão: a criação de vídeos musicais é uma estratégia de promoção à saúde, sobretudo em tempos pandêmicos, sendo capazes de proporcionar momentos de prazer e distração. Assim, incentiva-se outras instituições de saúde a utilizarem essa ferramenta como forma de cuidado.
OBESIDADE NA EVOLUÇÃO CLÍNICA DE PACIENTES COM COVID-19
Authors: Martins de Oliveira Fernanda , Balthazar Corrêa Marcelo Tiago , Dos Santos Farias Edson
Published: April 2024

Objetivo, verificar a taxa de letalidade de evolução para óbito por Covid-19 em um grupo de obesos autorrelatados e analisar os fatores associados do banco de dados do portal e-SUS Notifica. Método, o estudo é uma análise descritiva de dados secundários de pacientes sintomáticos com COVID-19 atendidos no município de Porto Velho, Brasil, no período de 1º de junho de 2020 a 30 de junho de 2021.  Resultados, os resultados destacam que a obesidade é um fator de risco para o óbito em pacientes com COVID-19 e que outros fatores, como a idade avançada e a presença de comorbidades, também aumentam o risco de mortalidade por COVID-19 em pacientes obesos. Conclusão, esses achados enfatizam a necessidade de prevenção e controle da obesidade e de suas comorbidades para minimizar o impacto da COVID-19 na população obesa.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE MULHERES COM PERDA GESTACIONAL RECORRENTE ACOMPANHADAS NO PRÉ-NATAL DE ALTO RISCO
Authors: Souza de Morais Mirela Karolayne , Vieira Roque Larissa Manuela , Matheus Alves da Silva Thárcio , Wide Pissetti Cristina
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Obter o perfil clínico-epidemiológico de mulheres com Perda Gestacional Recorrente (PGR). Métodos: Estudo observacional, retrospectivo, com 72 pacientes com PGR atendidas no pré-natal de alto risco em hospital universitário na Paraíba, entre 2015 e 2021. Resultados: As principais características das pacientes foram a idade média de 31,5 anos, do lar (40,2%), ensino médio (55,6%), renda inferior a um salário mínimo (82,1%), pardas (52,8%) e em união estável (50%). A maioria apresentava três perdas gestacionais (75%) e gestações viáveis anteriores (70,8%). Foram identificadas como causas de PGR sinéquias (2,8%), útero septado (1,4%), trombofilia (2,8%) e insuficiência istmocervical (1,4%). Conclusões: Evidenciamos o perfil de saúde de mulheres com PGR como idade média de 31,5 anos, do lar, pardas, em união estável, com pelo menos três perdas gestacionais, gestações viáveis anteriores e etiologia não definida.
Damage of Melanagromyza obtusa (Malloch) and Management Potential of Newer Insecticides in Pigeon Pea
Authors: Singh Kartikey , Singh B.K. , Singh A.K. , Pandey Rakesh , Singh Awnindra Kumar , Singh Saurabh , Singh Happy
Published: April 2024

Background: The pod fly, Melanagromyza obtusa (Malloch) is one of the major biotic constraints in increasing production and productivity of pigeonpea crop throughout the country and it causes up to 100 per cent losses in field condition. Injudicious use of pesticides against this destructive pest, further ignites the problem of resistance, resurgence and environmental and ecological imbalances. Methods: Experiments were conducted at Banda University of Agricultural and Technology, Banda during kharif, 2020 and 2021. To estimate the bio-efficacy of insecticides for the management of M. obtusa in pigeonpea the experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with eight treatments and three replications. Pod and grain damage were assessed and C:B ratio was calculated. Result: First appearance of pod fly was noticed in third standard week. Throughout cropping period highest pod damage was recorded in eighth standard week and lowest pod damage was recorded in twelfth standard week. Emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 11g a.i./ha + Dimethoate 30 EC @ 300 g a.i./ha was the best treatment as it exhibited minimum pod damage and highest yield.
Mapping the Potential Development of Soybenas Crops Based on Growing Degree Days
Authors: Yanti Delvi , Chatib Omil Charmyn , Safitri Imelda , Hasanah Nadya Nur
Published: April 2024

The main factors affecting plant growth and yield are soil, climate, and plants. The influence of clime is more than soil on plant growth under certain conditions. The evidence is that some cover vegetation growth conditions are much different even though they grow on the same land. In each distinct place, the harvest time of one type of plant is not the same. One crucial factor that affects this is the daily growth rate or the degree of Growing Degree Days (GDD). Know parameters such as soil type, slope, land use, rainfall, and GDD temperature by using geographic information systems in determining the suitability of agricultural commodity development areas. The study aims to determine the suitability of soybean cropland in West Sumatra based on GDD value. Conducting land suitability analysis using the GDD method through several stages, namely, the classification of soybean land suitability parameters, making a map of soybean plant land suitability in physical characteristics, classifying the GDD value of soybean plants for the West Sumatra region, and making a soybean cropland suitability map based on GDD value. The potential land for soybean cultivation in West Sumatra based on land suitability class, physical characteristics, and GDD value is 555,791.66 hectares in class S1 (very suitable) and an area of 2,313,796.44 hectares in class S2 (appropriate enough). The most optimal planting time for soybean cultivation is in August. Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Pasaman Regency, Sijunjung Regency, and Solok Regency have land suitable for soybean cultivation with more than 200 thousand hectares of areas and are in areas with growing degree days suitable for soybean growth.
The Politics of Secularism in Ethiopia: Repression and/or Co-option towards EOTC
Authors: Liyew Dereje Melese
Published: April 2024

Secularism in Ethiopia has not been practiced as stipulated in the 1995 Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) constitution, separation of state and religion. Instead consecutive regimes since the introduction of secularism employed a tactic of co-option and repression towards the Ethiopia Orthodox Tewahido Church (EOTC) to meet their political objectives. This paper thus tried to address the nature and manifestation of government intervention in the EOTC through either cooption and/or repression with a special emphasis on the post 2018 regime. The study argues de-facto secularism in Ethiopia is far from the essence of separation of state and religion; it is a new version of religion industriously implemented by governments to upgrade the Orthodox Church in a way that fits with the political system. The secular regimes co-opted and repressed the church conditionally at any cost of the institution through Machiavellian approach. The study also finds that the Prosperity led regime was actively involved in the internal affairs of the church; in early days through co-option in the name of reconciliation with the exile synod. And in the later days via repression; massive killing of orthodox followers, burning of churches and restriction on church’s annual ceremony the like epiphany are the manifestations.
Hamas-Izrael War, Short Analysis of First Two Phases of War
Authors: Bordas Maria
Published: April 2024

At the end of 2023, Middle East faced new challenges. Among these new challenges, one of most important is the Hamas-Israel war. To understand the factors of Hamas operational success, and the strategic surprise attack on Israel from Gaza, on October 7, 2023, needs a thorough analysis to understand all its political, intelligence and operational failures aspects. In this article three issues related to new Gaza war will be addressed. Firstly, this article highlights the political background of the bloodiest attack in modern Israel's history happened on October 7, 2023. Secondly, this article seeks to answer the question, how was Hamas able to attack a country with operates one of the best intelligence organizations in the world by an extreme surprise? Finally, based upon the available data, this article analyzes the first and second phases of war.
Measuring sociocultural characteristics according to the six indicators of the Hofstede model: testing the toolkit for calculating values at the individual level
Authors: Volkov Alexander , Averyanov Alexander , Roslyakova Natalia , Tishkov Sergey
Published: April 2024

The study is devoted to the adaptation and testing in Russian conditions of the internationally recognised toolkit for measuring the values of socio-cultural characteristics according to the Hofstede model at the individual level. The results of approbation on the basis of a sociological study of the Arctic territories of the Republic of Karelia (n=1042) conducted in 2023 were presented. The territorial specificity of the values of socio-cultural characteristics of individuals according to the Hofstede model was determined, as well as their expression in the context of social groups (in particular, gender). The greatest differences can be traced for the indicator "masculinity", and the minimum differences for the indicator "collectivism". The relevance of the model of cultural indicators was checked and the convergence of measurements was assessed. The techniques of factor analysis by principal component analysis (PCA), multidimensional scaling (ALSCAL), and hierarchical cluster analysis were applied. The quality of factor analysis was checked on the basis of Bartlett sphericity criterion values and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin statistics of the sampling adequacy measure. Also, to check the reliability of the tools used, the results of the authors and the developers of the methodology were compared using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α). The obtained values of the coefficient indicate high reliability of the used toolkit, as well as confirm the preservation of the scales' measuring ability after translation for five indicators out of six. For the sixth indicator, "long-term goal-setting", it is reasonable to adjust the translation of the questions based on the relatively lower Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α). Nomological validity analysis confirmed the relevance of the presented tool. This allows us to speak about the achievement of the research goal and successful adaptation and validation of the actual toolkit for calculating the values of sociocultural characteristics according to Hofstede model at the level of individuals in the conditions of Russia. The applied scales are characterised by high reliability and validity. The prospect of further research is to expand the geography of the toolkit application and to compile an ethnometric database of the regions of AZRF on the values of socio-cultural characteristics according to the Hofstede model measured at the level of individuals, to analyse the patterns of spatial differentiation of indicators, as well as to study the aspects of influence within the triad "space - socio-cultural specifics of individuals - reproduction of human capital”.