bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of the medium on production of trichoderma agent for biocontrol of maize fungal diseases
Authors: Mitrovic Ivana , Tancic-Zivanov Sonja , Mitrovic Bojan , Trivunovic Zorana , Purar Bozana
Published: November 2022

Maize is important agricultural crop that is susceptible to infections by
various phytopathogenic fungi. Maize grain as a rich source of nutrients
represents a very good medium for the development of toxic fungi from the
different genera. Synthetic fungicides are generally used to protect plants
from various pathogenic fungi. However, this practice increases the risk of
fungicide resistance and environmental degradation of agroecosystems. The
use of Trichoderma isolates in biological control is an alternative
strategy, particularly for the problems of resistance and environmental
pollution, thus improving the economic and biological sustainability of
agroecosystems. In this paper, the effect of medium composition on the
production of Trichoderma harzianum biocontrol agent effective against maize
pathogens, Helminthosporium carbonum and Penicillium sp., was examined.
Results of Scheffe multiple range test showed that the best medium for
production of T. harzianum bioagent effective against H. carbonum and
Penicillium sp. contains soluble starch as carbon source and soybean meal as
nitrogen source. By applying this medium formulation, maximal inhibition
zone diameters of 54.33 mm and 24.67 mm was registered in vitro for H.
carbonum and Penicillium sp., respectively. Production of Trichoderma
bioagent was further tested on the selected medium in a ten times larger
volume, Woulff bottle, in which the success of this bioprocess was
confirmed. The results obtained in an increased volume on a selected medium
showed that this bioprocess can be shortened to 84 h, which contributes to
the economy of the bioprocess.
Turnover Intention in a Conventional Bank: How is it Related to Job Satisfaction, Job Stress, and Hijrah?
Authors: Soviana Reny , Zadry Hilma Raimona , Susanti Lusi
Published: November 2022

Every company activity is carried out by human resources, a valuable asset for the company. If a company has competent, loyal and tough employees, then, of course, the company’s progress can be seen more quickly. The turnover phenomenon is one of the problems that are often faced by companies, including those faced by the management of Company XYZ, a branch of banking company in West Sumatra. Thus, it is necessary to know the factors influencing turnover intention, including job satisfaction, job stress, and moving from conventional banks. This study aims to measure and analyze the effect of these three variables on employee turnover intention and analyze the critical factors at Company XYZ. Quantitative research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to the population with 99 respondents. The data analysis technique used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS software. The study results found that job satisfaction had a negative and insignificant effect on turnover intention. Furthermore, work stress has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention. The last variable is hijrah from conventional banks, a critical factor that positively influences turnover intention with a t-value of 6.350.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM PADA MATERI BERSUCI DARI HADAS (TAHARAH) DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL PADA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Kasmawati Kasmawati
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar pendidikan agama Islam materi bersuci dari hadas (taharah) dengan menggunakan media audio visual pada peserta didik kelas IV di SDI borongpa’la’la Kec Pattallassang Kab. Gowa. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan 3 siklus melalui 4 tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian 18 peserta didik. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi, dan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan statistk deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media audio visual dalam proses pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik pada setiap siklusnya. Pada siklus I dengan menggunakan media audio visual peserta didik yang tuntas sebanyak 10 orang dari 18 orang peserta didik atau 55,55% dengan nilai rata-rata 70,66. Kemudian pada siklus II peserta didik yang tuntas 15 orang dari 18 peserta didik atau 83,33% dengan rata-rata nilai 77,88, sedangkan pada siklus III ketuntasan peserta didik sudah mencapai 100%, dengan nilai rata-rata 87,94. Hal tersebut membuktikan peningkatan hasil belajar persiklus, dari siklus I nilai rata-rata 70,66 menjadi 77,88 pada siklus II, ini berarti mengalami kenaikan 7,22 dan pada siklus III nilai rata-rata 87,94 mengalami kenaikan 10,06 dari siklus sebelumnya. Dengan demikian penggunaan media audio visual dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar pendidikan agama Islam materi bersuci dari hadas (taharah) pada peserta didik kelas IV di SDI Borongpa’la’la Kecamatan Pattallassang Kabupaten Gowa.
SOSIALISASI PENERAPAN METODE DRILL BERBANTUAN SMART MATHEMATICS MODULE DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Titin Titin , Tayeb Thamrin , Nur Fitriani , Angriani Andi Dian , Majid Ahmad Farham
Published: November 2022

Abstrak

Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah melakukan sosialisasi terkait penerapan Metode Drill berbantuan Smart Mathematics Module secara efektif terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika peserta didik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diikuti oleh 30 peserta didik kelas XI IPA2 yang diajar menggunakan Metode Drill berbantuan Smart Mathematics Module. Sebanyak 29 peserta didik kelas XI IPA3 lainnya tidak diajar dengan Metode Drill berbantuan Smart Mathematics Module. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah berupa pretest-posttest dan lembar observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferensial. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, penerapan Metode Drill berbantuan Smart Mathematics Module efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis peserta didik.

 

Abstract

The purpose of this service is to apply the Drill Method effectively that assisted by the Smart Mathematics Module towards the students' mathematical problem-solving abilities through socialization activities. This service was attended by 30 students of class XI IPA2 who were taught using the Drill Method assisted by the Smart Mathematics Module. The other 29 students of class XI IPA3 were not taught using the Drill Method assisted by the Smart Mathematics Module. The instrument used was a test of students' problem-solving abilities, in the form of a pretest-posttest and an observation sheet. The analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. Based on the analysis results, the application of the Drill Method with the Smart Mathematics Module is effective in improving students' mathematical problem-solving abilities.
PENYULUHAN TENTANG PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH MASKER SAAT PANDEMI
Authors: Purwanto Agung , Nurfadhilah Nurfadhilah , Ichsan Ilmi Zajuli
Published: November 2022

Masker merupakan barang wajib dimiliki hampir semua orang selama masa pandemi COVID-19 bahkan sebaiknya diganti setiap 4 jam pemakaian, hasilnya tentu timbulan sampah. Kegiatan ditujukan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas peserta tentang pengelolaan sampah masker. Bentuk kegiatan berupa diskusi virtual menghadirkan satu narasumber dengan melibatkan tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat dari Universitas Negeri Jakarta dan SMKN 1 Jakarta sebagai khalayak sasaran. Peserta yang mengikuti kegiatan sebanyak 26 orang. Partisipasi peserta berupa keikutsertaan mengikuti sesi berbagi dan mengajukan beberapa pertanyaan sebagai bahan diskusi. Pertanyaan yang diajukan awalnya fokus pada perilaku pengelolaan sampah masker dan kemudian berkembang ke arah karakteristik virus dan tes COVID-19. Kegiatan ini perlu ditindaklanjuti dengan perluasan khalayak sasaran mengingat kompleksnya permasalahan sampah masker dan pengetahuan umum tentang karakteristik virus.
PENDAMPINGAN KELOMPOK TANI DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PANGAN LOKAL KAYA PROTEIN BINTO’ TOENG (CAJANUS CAJAN) POTENSIAL PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI KECAMATAN TOMPOBULU KABUPATEN GOWA
Authors: Azriful Azriful , A. Ghaffar Nurkhalis , Jusriani Rini , Mallapiang Fatmawaty , Nildawati Nildawati
Published: November 2022

Pengembangan pangan lokal sangat penting untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan masyarakat. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan masyarakat dalam pengolahan pangan lokal kaya protein binto’ toeng (cajanus cajan)  potensial pencegahan stunting di Desa Rappoala  Kecamatan Tompobulu Kabupaten Gowa berbasis pendampingan kelompok tani. Pengabdian dilakukan melalui tahapan pembuatan tepung binto’ toeng, tahapan persiapan pelatihan, dan tahapan pelatihan pembuatan produk berupa putu binto’ toeng. Tahapan pembuatan tepung dimulai dengan perendaman binto’ toengselama 24 jam. Selanjutnya binto’ toengdi kukus selama ±15 menggunakan presto. Kemudian binto’ toengditiriskan dan dijemur di bawah sinar matahari. Binto’ toengdigiling hingga halus kemudian diayak. Tahapan persiapan pelatihan dilakukan dengan menyiapkan semua alat dan bahan yang dibutuhkan untuk membuat putu binto’ toeng. Pelatihan ini diikuti oleh 10 petani wanita yang tergabung dalam kelompok tani desa Rappoala. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan antusiasme masyarakat untuk mengetahui cara penepungan binto’ toengdan potensinya dijadikan produk berupa kue. Minat masyarakat terkait penggunaan binto’ toenguntuk dibuat menjadi produk kue menjadi meningkat dengan adanya pelatihan pembuatan tepung dan pembuatan produk.
A Study on Clinico-Social Profile of Animal Bite Cases Attending an Anti-Rabies Clinic of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Odisha - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors:   Associate Professor, Community Medicine, SLN Medical College Koraput, Odisha, India, Biswas Mohua
Published: November 2022

Background: Human rabies continues to be endemic in India and according to a recent estimate 20,000 people die of this disease every year. However at the same time, it is also 100% preventable through timely and proper post exposure prophylaxis. Aims and Objectives: The present study was undertaken to assess the socio-clinical profiles of animal bite cases attending the anti-rabies clinic of a tertiary care hospital of Odisha, to find out the association of socio-clinical factors with Category III bite cases and to study the first aid practices of such patients. Methodology: A hospital based cross section study was conducted at an anti-rabies clinic of S.C.B. Medical College & Hospital, Odisha between the months of January and March 2018. New animal bite cases that gave the consent to participate were included in the study. 20% of the new eligible cases i.e., 1200 were taken by using consecutive sampling of 15 patients per day. A pretested and predesigned questionnaire was used to collect the data. Analysis was done in SPSS. Results: In this study Males (70%). are predominantly affected. About 26% cases were children <15 yrs. Dog bite was seen in 80% cases. Lower limb (60%) was the most commonly the bitten site. A majority had category III (76%) exposure. About 75% bites were unprovoked bites. Most of the cases (55%) came from the rural area. 43% cases applied bitter gourd and turmeric paste on their wounds. Conclusion: From this study, we observed that males have a higher incidence of animal bite than females and most of the cases were >15 years age. The most common animal biting people is a dog. A majority had category III exposure.
An Observational, Cross-sectional Study on Epidemiology and Clinical Spectrum of Tuberculous Meningitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India and Role of CSF CBNAAT for Rapid Diagnosis
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine Malda Medical College and Hospital, Malda, West Bengal, India, Das Soumyasil
Published: November 2022

Background: Tubercular meningitis (TBM) accounts for 70 to 80 percent of all neurological tuberculosis and is a major health issue in a country like India. But we don’t have adequate amount of data regarding the epidemiology and clinical pattern of TBM. In this study we aimed at exploring the epidemiological, clinical picture of TBM and compared different diagnostic modalities for early detection. Methods and Materials: 50 patients with history and clinical features compatible with tuberculous meningitis were assessed through a detailed history and clinical examination followed by CSF study and an MRI of the brain. Results: CSF study showed lymphocytic pleocytosis (92% cases) along with raised mean CSF protein 182.2±80.2 mg/dl (Mean ± SD) and reduced mean sugar 35.8 ±12.3mg/dl. CSF for AFB had least sensitivity (4%) but highest specificity (100%). CBNAAT showed both acceptable sensitivity (77%) and specificity (96%). CSF ADA had high sensitivity (85%)but low specificity (18%). Age >40 years, Altered consciousness, GCS<10, TBM stage 3, CSF glucose ≤30mg/dl& Presence of hydrocephalus were significantly associated with mortality from TBM (p-value<0.05). Conclusion: CSF CBNAAT having acceptable sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of TBM and can be used for early diagnosis as an alternative to CSF culture due to its rapidity and other bio-medical advantages. Factors associated with adverse outcome can be used in future as components of risk prediction models.
Assessing the Quality of the Life of Lymphatic Filariasis Patients with Elephantoid Legs in a Post Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Phase Residing in Cherthala Taluk, Alappuzha
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India, Joy Teena Mary
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Elephantoid legs due to past LF infection are common in Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala. The physical disability refers to impairment of bodily functions and difficulties in performing daily chores. The study aims to assess the quality of life of filarial patients in the post MDA phase. Objectives: To assess the quality of life of lymphatic filariasis patients in the post MDA phase. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted at Thaickal and Chethy Panchayats of Cherthala through health camps with the help of the Accedited social health activists (ASHAs). People with lymphoedema living in these areas were considered eligible for the study after taking their consent. 114 chronic filarial patients were recruited for the study employing a validated questionnaire; Lymphatic Filariasis Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (LFSQQ). The domain scores were expressed as mean with standard deviation. An independent t-test was used to compare the mean scores among various groups based on demographic characters. Results: Among the 7 domains,the least score was for the mobility domain indicating that mobility was the major concern affecting in their quality of life. The highest domain score was observed in the Psychological Health domain indicating that they have mentally adjusted to this condition. Conclusion: In the present study to assess the quality of life of LF patients, the least domain score was for mobility and the highest domain score was for Psychological Health.
Antimalarial Activity of the Crude Extract and Solvent Fractions of the Stem of Momordica Charantia in Plasmodium Berghei Infected Mice
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, BP Akwu
Published: November 2022

ntroduction:The emergence and rapid spread of multidrug-resistant Plasmodium strains, especially Plasmodium falciparum, has become a major concern for health professionals when it comes to malaria prophylaxis and treatment, limiting medication options, necessitating the search for new antimalarial drugs derived from plants. In mice infected with Plasmodium berghei, the antimalarial function of Momordica charantia stem crude methanolic extract and solvent fractions (hexane, ethyl acetate, and aqueous) was examined. Method:Starting on the day the infection was identified, the extract and fractions were administered continuously for four days. Tween 80 (0.3 ml) was given to the control group, while the standard reference drugs were chloroquine (10 mg/kgbw) and arteether (3 mg/kgbw) which were given for three days. The crude extract and fractions were tested for antimalarial activity in Plasmodium berghei infected mice using a four-day suppressive test. Result: At 500 mg/kgbw, the crude extract, hexane fraction, ethyl acetate fraction, and aqueous fraction developed 80.62, 90.09, 91.23, and 81.72 per cent chemosuppression respectively, on day 6 after infection. Chemosuppression was 100% for chloroquine and 90% for arteether. Conclusion: These results showed that the crude extract and solvent fractions of Momordica charantia stem had antiplasmodial efficacy comparable to the reference drug, indicating that the plant could be used as a natural antimalarial agent.
A Review on Antimalarial Activities of Aloe species Extracts
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mekdela Amba University, P.O. Box 32, Tulu Awuliya, Ethiopia, Yadeta Adamu Tizazu
Published: November 2022

Among the most prevalent diseases caused by protozoan parasites, the parasites of the genus Plasmodium cause malaria. Malaria is transmitted to humans by the infected female anopheles mosquito. Malaria is a vector-borne disease and it continues to have devastating effects on people’s lives, especially in developing countries. To control malaria, many popular practices exist to avoid the nuisance of mosquito bites such as fumigation, burning green leaves on the hut’s threshold, mosquito coils, insecticide sprays, and repellents. Due to the vast metabolic diversity of plants, natural products may offer relatively cheaper and an easy alternative treatment opportunity to treat malaria. The genus Aloe is one of the top medicinal plants that has maintained its popularity over the course of time. Aloe in one form or another is a common domestic medicine and is the basis of most pharmaceutical preparations. Various components present in the Aloe species have been found effective against many diseases, including malaria. Although most of the antimalarial activities were based on in vivo tests, in vitrotests were also analyzed by certain researchers. The leaf latex in all Aloespecies and the isolated compounds displayed antimalarial activity in a dose-independent manner. Considering that natural molecules have acted as natural templates in the development of antimalarial agents, it is encouraged to investigate further analyses into Aloe constituents and their values against malaria. It should be followed with phytochemical and pharmacological analyses to give scientific ground to medicinal knowledge and future potential utilization.
Radio Imaging of Pneumonia: A Comprehensive Review
Authors:   Radiology Department, School of Allied Health Science, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Chouhan Amit Pratap Singh
Published: November 2022

Pneumonia, a major leading problem existing since centuries, is considered a respiratory infection including all the parts of the respiratory tract. In the case of medical health, it can be classified into two major categories; CAP (Community-acquired pneumonia), and HAP (Hospital-acquired pneumonia). This infection cause is defined by the existence of various bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses inside the body causing sepsis and other difficulties related to the upper respiratory tract. The survival rate from pneumonia is very low when it is diagnosed much later. Pneumonia highly affects the children of the age group of 0-5 years and the elderly aged more than 50 years or in their 60s. The risk of getting infected primarily depends on the immune response of the host and the species of pneumonia. Traditional radiography should always be the first step in any imaging assessment. When normal radiography results are inconclusive, computed tomography is required. The optimum approach to pulmonary infectious processes is a combination of pattern recognition and clinical expertise. However, nowadays it’s easy to detect the infection by means of radiological and clinical investigations. As pneumonia is much more manifested in the case of COVID infection, so research is still going on in this field. This article explains the different elements of pneumonia, including definition, risk factors, aetiological agents, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, with a focus on current developments.
Role of Pyrethroid-elicited Mosquito Behaviour in Control Programmes
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, Gupta Renu
Published: November 2022

This review study envisages the role of insecticide-elicited mosquito behaviour for disease eradication programmes. Changes in behaviour due to insecticides may, at times, be of more practical importance than the actual lethal effect of the insecticide, especially if these changes help to disrupt the contact between man and mosquito. Two important aspects of mosquito behaviour, either repellency or irritability and biting patterns in response to insecticide exposure have been taken into consideration. This paper throws light on the significance of two synthetic pyrethroids, permethrin and deltamethrin, when impregnated into mosquito nets for self-protection and vector control. The determination of any changes with respect to behaviour of mosquitoes, before and after the introduction of bed nets is reflected in the potential of the mosquitoes to transmit diseases and can be of great epidemiological significance in mosquito abatement programmes.
Semi - Analytical Solution of Modelled Typhoid Fever Disease
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, AMET University, Chennai, India, Palanivelu Balaganesan
Published: November 2022

To analyze the optimal control of the Typhoid fever virus a mathematical modeling was developed by Getachew Teshome Tilahun. We have approached a Homotopy Perturbation Method to solve a linear differential equation. An analytical solution of Susceptible People(S), Infected People (I), Carrier People (C), Recovered People (R), and Bacteria People ( is obtained and compared with simulation results. A significant agreement is produced when approximate analytical results are compared to numerical simulation. The treatment rate of infectious disease (, Natural death rate (and typhoid-induced death rates (α) are discussed.
Accuracy of the Novel ENTraview Mobile Device to Increase Access to Screening and Provisional Diagnosis of Ear Disease in Underserved Communities Across India
Authors:   Consultant & ENT Surgeon, Dr. Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Deshmukh Bharat Ganesh
Published: November 2022

Background: The WHO estimates that there are more than 360 million people (5% of the total population) currently living with disabling hearing loss. There is an enormous and often invisible, global burden of hearing loss and ear disease especially in low and middle-income countries, where environmental factors are significant and access to preventative and treatment health services is challenging.Methods: A retrospective sampling study was completed to compare the agreement in screening for and diagnosing ear disease/hearing issues between the CHWs using ENTraview and the ENT specialist diagnosis. Results: Shruti ENTraview device otology functionality accuracy was examined over a total of 573 patients (34 ± 19 years old, 43% female). The most common diagnoses were CSOM in 50% of patients, wax in 35% and ASOM in 6%. The sensitivity rate of the community health worker diagnosis was 96.9% with corresponding 95% confidence interval of 95.1-98.1%. Conclusion: The burden of ear disease and hearing loss, within communities across India, is high and barriers exist, for patients and providers, across the continuum of care, including access to early screening and diagnosis.
Transformation of Marketing Macro-Economic Environment of Tourism with Emphasis on Changes in Mobility During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Černá Jana , Lejsková Pavla , Ližbetinová Lenka , Matúšová Jana Galera
Published: November 2022

General activity in the tourism market has been stagnating since the market paralysis caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The situation is difficult to predict due to political and legislative interventions, changes in the economic performance of the tourism sector, and massive changes in demand. The paper aims at depicting the current macro-economic trends that have an impact on the tourism sector, thus contributing to the formation of some basis of inputs into the discussion concerning a possible orientation of the sector and businesses and future creation of services and products in the European area. The objective is achieved using the model of PESTLE analysis based on a comparative analysis of the latest and the most recent factors of the macroeconomic marketing environment, the findings of a study on a change in mobility of the inhabitants of the Czech Republic, trends in the tourism sector before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The presented findings provide a basis for discussion on the concept orientation and the creation of tourism services and products in the Czech Republic and Europe.
El teatro y su enseñanza: fundamento y cambio social. Entrevista con Aimée Wagner y Mesa
Authors: Feregrino Basurto María Azucena
Published: November 2022

Aimée Wagner y Mesa es actriz, investigadora y académica formada en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras (FFyL) de la de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Es licenciada en Arte Dramático y maestra en Letras con la misma especialidad. Realizó estudios de posgrado en la Universidad de Colonia, Alemania. Ha desempeñado su trabajo actoral en teatro, cine, radio y televisión. Fue la primera mujer en dirigir el entonces Departamento de LDyT (1986-1991) que, durante su gestión, en 1989, se convirtió en Colegio. Como investigadora, destaca su papel en el estudio de la historia de la enseñanza teatral en la FFyL, donde actualmente se desempeña como docente.
Recibido: 11 de junio de 2022Aceptado: 15 de agosto de 2022
Presentación
Authors: Gutiérrez Bracho Carlos
Published: November 2022

El presente número de Investigación Teatral fue editado en un momento de gran incertidumbre mundial debido, en primer lugar, al conflicto armado entre Ucrania y Rusia que ha puesto al mundo en una situación de tensión que no veíamos desde los tiempos de la Guerra Fría, así como a los efectos sociales y económicos después de los meses de crisis sanitaria derivada por la pandemia de Covid-19. Momentos como éstos suelen provocar grandes nerviosismos sociales y dejar una huella profunda en las sociedades. También se convierten en una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre qué podemos hacer desde las artes escénicas para contribuir a que la humanidad transite hacia un mayor bienestar para todos.
Tendencia de la mortalidad por suicidios en México: panorama epidemiológico 1980-2015
Authors: Campuzano Rincón Julio Cesar , Hernández Álvarez Anaid , Sánchez Estrada Marcela , Chávez Ayala Rubén , Morales Carmona Evangelina , Cabrales Arreola Jorge , Hernández Girón Carlos
Published: November 2022

En el continente americano, el suicidio ha alcanzado proporciones epidémicas durante los últimos decenios, lo que lo ha convertido en una grave preocupación en materia de salud pública. El presente estudio epidemiológico longitudinal de series temporales, que cubre un periodo de 35 años, analiza la tendencia de muertes por suicidios en México de 1980 a 2015, enfocándose en los aspectos epidemiológicos y sociodemográficos. Si en 1980 se registraron 973 muertes, en 2015 fueron 6,421, siendo similar el porcentaje que se mantuvo entre hombres (80%) y mujeres (20%). Se observó un cambio en los principales métodos utilizados para ello, con un aumento de muertes por ahorcamiento y una disminución en el uso de armas de fuego y envenenamiento. Se identificó una mayor proporción de suicidio entre los 15 y 29 años en ambos sexos, y un cambio en las entidades federativas con mayor prevalencia, que en 1980 fueron Tabasco, Veracruz y Estado de México, y en 2015 Estado de México, Jalisco y Guanajuato. Se pudo apreciar un significativo crecimiento de suicidios en el país en los últimos 36 años entre los grupos de menores de 20 años y mayores de 65, al igual que entre los varones. Se recomienda seguir observando el comportamiento suicida, sobre todo entre los jóvenes en las referidas edades.
Efectos diferenciales de un taller de entrenamiento en habilidades comunicativas para estudiantes de Medicina
Authors: Téllez Teodoro Mariel Yasneth , Ibañez Bernal Carlos , Reyes Seáñez María Amelia , Mireles Delgado Raúl
Published: November 2022

Las habilidades comunicativas son un factor indispensable para establecer interacciones médicas efectivas, por lo que se ha hecho evidente la importancia de integrar su enseñanza en la formación de los profesionales de la salud. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar el efecto de un taller psicoeducativo con estudiantes de medicina que enfatiza la necesidad de desarrollar habilidades comunicativas en cinco etapas de la entrevista médica entrevistando a pacientes simulados y declarando por escrito lo que harían en casos hipotéticos. Participaron en el estudio 17 estudiantes de cuarto semestre de la carrera de Médico Cirujano y Partero; además, doce estudiantes que actuaron como pacientes simulados y nueve como evaluadores. El grupo pasó por tres fases: preprueba, tratamiento y posprueba. Tanto la fase inicial como la final consistieron en la aplicación de dos pruebas: una declarativa y otra actuativa. Los resultados mostraron que fueron las habilidades de las etapas de planificación del tratamiento y cierre, seguidas de las habilidades generales, en las que los participantes obtuvieron un mayor promedio de índice de ganancia. Asimismo, a partir de la exposición al taller, se hallaron correspondencias importantes entre las ganancias obtenidas por los participantes en cada una de las habilidades que conformaron ambas pruebas, en términos de ser referidas o no y de ser llevadas a cabo o no. Se concluye que la incorporación de la enseñanza de habilidades comunicativas puede mejorar la interacción del médico con el paciente, así como la atención que le brinda.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autocompasión (SCS) en México
Authors: López Tello Alejandro , Mondragón Gómez Raquel , Sánchez Ramos Rodrigo , Moreno Coutiño Ana Beatriz
Published: November 2022

La autocompasión es la capacidad de estar en contacto con el propio sufrimiento abriéndose a la experiencia y generando la motivación de aliviarlo por medio de una actitud bondadosa, libre de prejuicios, y entendiendo las experiencias dolorosas como un fenómeno común a la existencia humana. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autocompasión en población mexicana. La muestra estuvo conformada por 343 participantes, seleccionados por un método no probabilístico, cuyo único requisito fue tener nacionalidad mexicana. El análisis de los datos mostró una buena confiabilidad del instrumento, así como índices de bondad de ajuste adecuados para dicha escala, confirmando una estructura de seis factores y un elemento de orden superior. Se concluye que es un método adecuado para evaluar el mencionado constructo en México.
Escala de Evaluación Cognitiva y Estrés: análisis de sus propiedades psicométricas con pacientes oncológicos
Authors: Miguel Corona Roberto , Vega Valero Cynthia Zaira , Ruiz Méndez David
Published: November 2022

El modelo transaccional de estrés se ha utilizado para estudiar el comportamiento de pacientes oncológicos a lo largo del diagnóstico y el tratamiento médico. La variabilidad en el comportamiento de los pacientes y sus repercusiones en la adherencia terapéutica pueden ser examinadas con base en la evaluación cognitiva de la situación y en sus recursos para afrontar las demandas del entorno. El objetivo de este trabajo se centró en la construcción de la Escala de Evaluación Cognitiva y Estrés y en el análisis de su validez y confiabilidad, para lo cual se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en una muestra de 200 pacientes atendidos en el servicio de oncología del Hospital Juárez de México. Se efectuó un análisis factorial exploratorio y un análisis de consistencia interna. Los resultados muestran que la escala se conforma de 30 ítems con dos factores, uno con 13 ítems, Evaluación Primaria, y el otro, Evaluación Secundaria, con 17 ítems. Se concluye que dicha escala es una herramienta de medida que muestra propiedades adecuadas en cuanto a su confiabilidad y validez, y que mantiene coherencia teórica con el modelo transaccional de estrés.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Malestar Psicológico (K-10) en cuidadores primarios de pacientes con cáncer
Authors: Santos Vega María Xóchitl , Ortega Andeane Patricia , Galindo Vázquez Óscar
Published: November 2022

Introducción. El cuidado de los enfermos y personas discapacitadas tiene serias consecuencias en la salud mental de los cuidadores primarios, siendo el estrés y la sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva las más frecuentes. Objetivo. Evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la K-10 en una muestra de cuidadores primarios informales de pacientes con cáncer en México. Método. Participaron 204 cuidadores, seleccionados por conveniencia, con edades de 18 a 70 años, de pacientes de un hospital de alta especialidad en la Ciudad de México. A los participantes se les administró un cuestionario de datos sociodemográficos y clínicos, la Escala de Malestar Psicológico K-10 y la Escala de Estrés de Cohen. Se efectuaron análisis factoriales, de confiabilidad y de correlación para obtener validez divergente. Resultados. Se obtuvieron índices de ajuste adecuados y un coeficiente de confiabilidad aceptable. Discusión. La K-10 muestra propiedades psicométricas adecuadas y es semejante a la versión original. Se recomienda utilizar este instrumento para detectar la necesidad de atención psicológica en poblaciones similares a las del presente estudio.
The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Postpartum Depression in Reproductive-Aged Iranian Women
Authors: Abedi Parvin ,   Midwifery Department, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,   Dr. Parvin Abedi, Midwifery, 13th East Kianpars Ave, 1st Maroon St, No:46, Ahvaz 61956, The Islamic Republic of Iran, Tel.: +989163132793. E-mail: parvinabedi@ymail.com, Bovayri Maryam ,   Midwifery Department, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,   Maryam Bovayri, Iran, Ahvaz, Golestan Ave, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery School, Tel: +986133738331, Fax: +986133738333, E-mail: nazaninmaryam2013@yahoo.com, Fakhri Ahmad ,   Psychiatry Department, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Jahanfar Shayesteh ,   School of Health Sciences, Health Professions 2239, Central Michigan University, Michigan, United States of America
Published: November 2022

Background

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D and postpartum depression in reproductive-aged Iranian women.

Methods and Results

This study was conducted on 120 women (60 with postpartum depression and 60 without) in Izeh, Iran. A socio-demographic questionnaire and Beck Depression Scale were used for data collection. The ELISA method was used for measuring 25-OH vitamin D (ng). The participants were classified according to their vitamin D level as follows: 25-OH-D < 10ng/ml considered as severe deficiency, 10–20n g/ml as moderate insufficiency, 20–30 ng/ml as mild insufficiency and >30ng/ml as normal. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test or Mann-Whitney test, chi-square and logistic regression test. The mean level of vitamin D of women with postpartum depression was lower than that in normal women (16.89±7.05 vs. 21.28±7.13, p=0.001). More than 53% of women with postpartum depression had vitamin D <20 ng/ml compared to 31.7% of women with no depression (p=0.005). Moreover, 16.7% of women with postpartum depression had vitamin D < 10ng/ml compared to only 6.7% in the normal group (p = 0.005). Women with vitamin D less than 20ng/ml compared to vitamin D > 20ng/ml were 3.30 times more likely to have postpartum depression (OR: 3.3, CI: 1.32–8.24, p= 0.01).

Discussion

There is a significant relationship between a low level of vitamin D and postpartum depression among reproductive-aged Iranian women. Health policy makers should pay attention to the measuring vitamin D level as one of the primary tests of pregnant women.
Analysis of Provincial Mortalities Among Bus/Minibus Users Over Twelve Years, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Authors: Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani ,   Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Statistics and Epidemiology Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, Bahram Samadirad ,   Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran, Mina Golestani ,   Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,   Golestani Mina, Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Tel.: +989125160488; E-mail: mgolestani8958@gmail.com, Nasrin Shahedifar ,   Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, Milad Jamali ,   Statistics and Epidemiology Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Published: November 2022

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological features of bus/minibus users’ road traffic injury mortalities during 2006-2017, in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran.

Methods

All 245 bus/minibus users’ mortalities, registered in the forensic medicine database, were analyzed by STATA 13 statistical software package.

Results

The majority of victims (mean age: 41.5±18.6 years) were men (70%), adults (79.18%), illiterate (22.4%) and self-employed (25.3%). Passersby and police played an almost null role in transporting victims since 2014. A decreasing trend of bus/minibus users’ fatalities was observed over the study time. Head-neck-face trauma was more common among those who died prior to hospitalization. Rollover was significantly prevalent among bus users and falling among minibus users. Lorries, vans, and trailers as crash counterpart vehicles caused 59% of deceases, excluding the cases when no other vehicle was engaged. Victims were more likely to die at the hospital when crashes happened in the city’s inner roads (OR: 4.17; 95%CI:1.7-9.9). The elderly were 2.78 times more likely to die at the hospital when compared to the other age groups (95%CI: 1.23-6.26).

Conclusions

To identify a target group for interventions on traffic-related knowledge, attitude and behaviors, male adults, illiterate and self-employed bus/minibus users could be of priority. Type vehicles involved in the crash should be considered as an important factor affect on crash fatalities. Further investigations are needed in this regard in the future.
Initial researches on neuro-functional status and evolution in chronic ethanol consumers with recent traumatic spinal cord injury
Authors: Isabelle Stoica Simona ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMPCD), Bucharest, Romania,   Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA), Bucharest, Romania,   Simona Isabelle Stoica, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., Bucharest, Romania 050474, Tel: +40724910275, E-mail: stoicasimonaisabelle@yahoo.com, Tănase Ioana ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMPCD), Bucharest, Romania,   Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA), Bucharest, Romania, Ciobanu Vlad ,   Politehnica University of Bucharest (PUB), Bucharest, Romania, Onose Gelu ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMPCD), Bucharest, Romania,   Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” (TEHBA), Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2022

We found differences related to the neuro-functional deficiency and clinical progress, among non-consumers and chronic consumers of ethanol, with recent traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). We present a synthesis of related data on lesion mechanisms in post-traumatic myelogenous disorders, namely some of the alcohols and their actions on the nervous system, with details on the influences exerted, in such afflictions, by the chronic consumption of ethanol. The subject is not frequently approached – according to a literature review with systematic elements, which we have done before – thus constituting a niche that deserves to be further explored. The applicative component of the article highlights statistical data resulted from a retrospective study regarding the specialized casuistry from the Neuromuscular Recovery Clinic of the “Bagdasar Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, following the comparative analysis of two groups of patients with recent SCI: non-consumers – the control group (n=780) – and chronic ethanol consumers – the study group (n=225) – with the addition of a prospective pilot component. Data processing has been achieved with SPSS 24. The American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) mean motor scores differ significantly (tests: Mann-Whitney and t) between the control and study group in favor of the second, both at admission (p<0.001) and at discharge (p<0.001). AIS mean sensitive scores differ between the two lots, and also in favor of the study, but statistically significant only at discharge (p=0.048); the difference at admission is not significant (p=0.51) – possibly because of alcoholic-nutritional polyneuropathy. These findings, with numerous related details, later presented in the text, are surprising, which requires further studies and attempts of understanding.
Comparison of Appendicitis Inflammatory Response (AIR) and Lintula scoring systems in diagnosing acute appendicitis among children
Authors: Alemrajabi Mehdi ,   1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Zadeh Morteza Khavanin ,   2. Department of General Surgery, Rasool-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Davani Sam Zeraatian-Nejad ,   2. Department of General Surgery, Rasool-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Nasiri Fazil ,   3. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey, Riazi Sevda ,   4. South Health Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Nasiri Mohammad ,   2. Department of General Surgery, Rasool-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,   Mohammad Nasiri, Department of General Surgery, Rasool-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: moham.nasiri@gmail.com
Published: November 2022

Appendectomy is still the best treatment for acute appendicitis in pediatric patients. Given the problems of early and immediate diagnosis of acute appendicitis, defining the best diagnostic protocol for this condition is of utmost importance. Different diagnostic methods, such as Lintula and appendicitis inflammatory response (AIR) scoring systems, are used for this purpose. This study aims to compare Lintula and AIR scoring systems among children with suspicion of acute appendicitis regarding their postoperative outcomes. During two years, a prospective multicentric study was carried out in the selected hospitals of Iran. Pediatric patients admitted with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis were enrolled in the study. Before decision making, each patient's score was calculated according to two appendicitis scoring systems of Lintula and AIR. The clinical outcomes and diagnosis of patients were then compared to the results of each scoring system. For those patients who were a candidate to undergo surgery, the final diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made by histopathology. Patients were divided into high and low-risk groups according to scoring systems outcomes. Among the patients with lower scoring for appendicitis, the AIR scoring system had a sensitivity and specificity of 95%, which was more promising than that of the Lintula system (19%); however, the specificity was comparable between the two models (74% vs. 83%). For patients at higher risk of acute appendicitis, although the AIR scoring systems did not provide reliable results (sen: 45% and spe: 25%), the Lintula scoring showed remarkable sensitivity (87%), accompanied by a high diagnostic accuracy (87%). AIR and Lintula scoring systems are not accurate models to predict the risk of acute appendicitis among children; therefore, they can serve as an adjacent modality for other diagnostic methods.
Exercise motivation and quality of life among the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Herlina Muria ,   1. Department of Social Welfare, School of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Bengkulu, Sumatera, Indonesia,   Muria Herlina, Department of Social Welfare, School of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Bengkulu, Sumatera, Indonesia. E-mail: mherlina@unib.ac.id
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to investigate the motivation of participating in exercise and the impact on the quality of life among the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used a mixed-method (quantitative and qualitative) and included 109 respondents (72 women and 37 men) to answer the questionnaires. In addition, the study included 15 participants for the qualitative phase, consisting of 8 women and 5 men from the elderly group, 1 village official, and 1 youth leader. The results showed a significant correlation between the motivation of following exercise and the quality of life among elderly.