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Developmentally appropriate practices for learners’ literacy in Public Elementary Schools
Authors: Tariman Jeovanie Dumlao
Published: April 2022

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) for learners’ literacy in public elementary schools in the Naga City division. It was geared towards identifying whether teachers’ educational practices are age-, individually-, and socio-culturally-appropriate. A mixed-method comprised of descriptive-evaluative, correlational, and development research designs was employed in this study. The participants were the kindergarten teachers in the Naga City division. The survey questionnaire was the research instrument used in data gathering and focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to validate the data obtained from the questionnaire. Secondary data were secured to identify the learners’ literacy levels. The statistical tools used in the study were frequency counting and getting the percentage, weighted mean and ranking, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Findings showed that the utilization of DAPs along the three principle-components was “Extremely Important,” as assessed by the respondents. The learners’ literacy level in kindergarten was found to be “Close to Approximating Mastery.” The teachers’ use of DAPs was significantly related to learners’ literacy level. The DAPs implementation’s best practices were generally based on kindergarten teachers’ teaching strategies and school-teacher-pupil-related factors and considered the primary concern for implementing the DAPs. A training design was developed based on the teachers’ needs to enhance and sustain the DAPs implementation among kindergarten schools.
Pengembangan Potensi Pertanian Dan Perkebunan Kabupaten Selayar
Authors: Tarman Risma Niswati , Ahmad Ahfandi , Datau Muhammad Arsil , Putra Herdy Pratama , Setiawan Achmad , Tahir Nasrullah , Isma Aam Azatil , Yope Sri Aisyah , Harviani Evi , Fitrawansyah  , Alif Jeffits Khusnu
Published: April 2022

Kajian yang akan dilakukan untuk mengetahui (1) bagaimana kondisi aktual sektor pertanian dan perkebunan menurut kecamatan di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar, (2) upaya-upaya bagaimana yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kinerja sub sektor tanaman pangan, hortikultura dan perkebunan di setiap kecamatan dan di Kabupaten kepulauan Selayar. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah kondisi aktual sub sektor tanaman pangan, hortikultura dan perkebunan tingkat kecamatan dan tingkat Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar akan dianalisis secara deskriptif dan hasilnya akan ditampilkan dalam bentuk tabel, grafik dan gambar, Identifikasi upaya akan dianalisis menggunakan metoda SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity dan Threat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan diperoleh bahwa berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT bahwa jumlah skor yang diperoleh dari hasil penjumlahan antara skor penilaian faktor eksternal peluang dan ancaman yaitu 0.80 (1,343 – 0,54). Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan potensi pertanian dan perkebunan mempunyai peluang dalam pengembangan kabupaten mengingat skor berada pada rentang nilai dengan kategori berpeluang pada kuadran 1 yakni strategi pertumbuhan.  Strategi pengembangan potensi pertanian dan perkebunan dilakukan dengan meningkatkan hasil produksi tanaman hortikultura khususnya komoditi jeruk, peningkatan strategi pemasaran, pengolahan hasil bahan baku agar memiliki nilai tambah, peningkatan sarana dan prasarana penunjang. Selain itu juga pengembangan kawasan harus disesuaikan dengan fungsi dan potensi wilayah.
Factors Influencing Early Retirement Intention of Teacher Leaders in Secondary Schools
Authors: Norhana bt Mohamad Saad  , Wan Ainul Mardhiah bt Wan Amri Faizal
Published: April 2022

The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) is committed to ensuring that teachers serve until the end of their service. However, there is an increase in the intention for early retirement among teachers. Hence, this study aimed to identify the factors influencing early retirement intention among the teacher leaders of secondary schools. Seven teacher leaders were purposely selected: senior assistants, senior teachers, heads of departments, and heads of six core subjects for Malaysian Certificate Examination from secondary schools in Kelantan, Malaysia. The qualitative data obtained through interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings analysis found eight contributing factors: lack of information technology skills, health problems, role conflict, financially stable, career satisfaction, wanting family time, filling time meaningfully, and venturing into other fields. To reduce the desire for early retirement, this study suggested that relevant partiesrelevant partiesrelevant partiesrelevant partiesrelevant parties should give all factors as contributors attention should give all factors as contributors attention should give all factors as contributors attention should give all factors as contributors attention should give all factors as contributors attention.
A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study to Correlate Sharir Guna Computed Through Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Diagnosis) Using Electronic Nadi (Pulse) Recording Device Nadi Tarangini with Trends and Changes in Rutus (Seasons) for a Span of One Year in North-Western Zone of India
Authors: S Bhale Tejaswini , Joshi Aniruddha , Kulkarni Shruti
Published: April 2022

Background: The theory of Rutucharya (seasonal regimen) is described in Ayurveda by Acharyas ( Ancient sages) according to the climatic changes (seasonal changes), its effect on Agni ( Digestive fire), Bala ( Strength), Tridosha ( Vata, Pitta, Kapha) i.e. 3 humors. Guna (Sharir Guna, properties) and finally on Body and Mind. Objectives: In a multi-centric retrospective observational study, we “empirically” studied the correlations between and validating the same with some of the sharir guna which reflects in nadi, for different Prakruti (body constitution) with rutus (seasons) as per ayurveda text described to prediction and diagnose signs and symptoms of the diseases. Materials and methods: We used Nadi Tarangini (a commercial wrist nadi recording system) to record nadi of 15,391 subjects across the north-west part of India throughout a span of one year. We further computed five pairs of guna (qualities) namely Guru - Laghu (Heavy- Light), Snigdha - Ruksha (Unctuous- Dryness), Manda- Tikshna (Blunt-Sharp), Sukshma- Sthula (Subtle-Bulky) and Mrudu - Kathina.(Soft-Hard) Results: For 15,391 subjects, we found significant correlation of the Guna flow throughout the span of 1 year captured using Nadi Tarangini, matching with the ancient texts such as, laghu guna increases from Varsha rutu, ruksha guna is high in Greeshma rutu and tikshna guna increases in Sharad rutu, correlating well with the electronic Nadi Tarangini findings. Conclusion: We emphasized the data-based evidence, for the first time and importance of sharir guna in Rutucharya and nidan of dosha avastha and vyadhi (signs and symptoms of diseases) through Nadi pariksha. It will be helpful to avoid lifestyle-oriented disorders and better diagnosis through nadi pariksha and also can be validated and used for the purpose of research among the common populations
A Comprehensive Review on Sameer Pannaga Rasa: An Ayurvedic Formulation
Authors: Loveshikha  , Kapil Pradeep , Gehlot Abhishek , Sharma O.P.
Published: April 2022

Sameer Pannaga Rasa mentioned in various classics is one of the Herbomineral or Mineral drug formulations. Three varieties of this formulation are found in the Ayurveda texts with different ingredients, different Bhavana dravya and different method of preparation. The market available Sameer Pannaga Rasa is of Ayurvedic Formulary of India and its basic reference is taken from Ayurvediya Aushadhi Guna Dharma Shastra text. These three varieties are different from each other in context like Anupana, Bhavana dravya, duration for Bhavana, Dose, and Indications etc. Here an attempt has been made to comprehensive review through compilation of Sameer Pannaga Rasa mentioned in various classics and discuss about the properties of the ingredients, different method of preparation and detailed description about the commonly used method of preparation for the Sameer Pannaga Rasa which is Kupipakwa method.
A Review Article on Dadru w.s.r. to Fungal Infection
Authors: Verma Poonam , Sharma Ravi
Published: April 2022

Skin is the outermost covering of the body and largest organ of body, with a total area of about 20 square feet, which protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature and permits the sensation of touch, heat and cold. There are many skin disease in present time but Dadru (Fungal infection) is one of the common skin disease mentioned in Ayurveda. Dadru can correlate with tinea also known as Fungal skin infection in modern medicine system. Excessive severe itching and round red patches are the common clinical manifestation. 10-20% KOH and fungal culture are the specific tools for diagnosis of fungal infection. In Ayurvedic classics Virechana (Purgation) Raktamokshna (Bloodletting) and Shamana chikitsa (Pacification therapy) will be help to cure Dadru (Fungal infection). Here we will discuss about Nidana (causative factors), Samprapti (etiopathogenesis), Lakshan (clinical features), Chikitsa (treatment), Pathya-Apathya and preventive methods of Dadru kushta (Fungal infection).
A Review Article on the Role of Arshoghna Mahakashaya in the Sushka Arsha Treatment
Authors: kumari Radha , mittal Ashok , Singh Chandan , Adlakha Manoj Kumar , Purvia Rajendra Prasad
Published: April 2022

Several treatises compiled throughout ancient times provide distinct modalities and drugs in the Ayurvedic traditional text. Drugs are crucial therapeutically because they are responsible for the overall balance of the body. The first division of the Charak Samhitha, known as Sutrasthan or shloksthan, is divided into eight parts. The medications are discussed in four chapters known as Bheshajachatushka or Aushadhachatushka in the sutrasthan. The medications are categorized here based on their pharmacological and pharmacotherapeutic properties. Mahakashaya is a classification system for medications based on Karmas, which is divided into fifty divisions. Arshoghan Mahakashaya is the twelfth category of medicines thought to be useful in the treatment of piles. Sushka arsha is a condition in which a person's life is made unbearable by pain and swelling of the pile mass, with bheshaj chikitsa being the first of all therapies. This is a rudimentary attempt to understand how rasa, guna virya, and prabhav of these 10 medications may work to dissolve the disease of sushka arsha.
Review Article on “Ksharakarma and Agnikarma in Shalakya Tantra”
Authors: N S Arunima
Published: April 2022

Ksharakarma and Agnikarma are two among the para surgical techniques mentioned in Ayurveda and are explained to provide complete relief in certain diseases which are not cured by herbal medicine or surgical interventions. According to Ayurveda Kshara is ‘Pradhanatama’ among Shastra and Anushastra, and Agni is ‘Shreshta’ among Anushastras. Our Ancient Acharyas described external and internal uses of Ksharakarma in various disorders in two forms- Pratisaaraneeya and Paaneeya; whereas based on the specific site, heat retention and transmission capacity different materials had prescribed to perform Agnikarma. The use of these two para surgical procedures has been mentioned in the different contexts of Shalyatantra. This review article deals with various aspects of Kshara and Agnikarma in Netra- Karna- Nasa- Mukha and Shiroroga.
A Survey Study on Role of Oils in Context of Longevity
Authors: Pathan Ikbal Mohammad
Published: April 2022

Ayurveda, a science of life emphasizes on the maintenance, promotion of health and curing of diseases through Dincharya, Ritucharya and Aahar as well as medicine. As per Ayurveda, Aahar is Mahoshad and edible oils form an essential part of our diet. Olis (Tail) provide Strength and rigidity of skin and also helpful to longevity. The oil plays an important role in our daily life due to constitutive property and essential part of our food. The traditional medicinal system of India mentioned oils for different uses along with part of food like;for Massage, Nasya, Basti, Kavala, Gandusha etc. This article shows a study based on a survey, conducted under Nirogi Rajasthan Programme. This study was done on 1500 people aged above 60 years irrespective of their gender. The Persons were 1022 out of 1500 irrespective of their gender, use non-refined oil on a daily basis. Among these 537 were male and 485 were females. In this Study, we found that people who take non-refined oil on a daily basis have better life expectancy or Longevity. Oils are an important part of our diet either, increase or decrease in its amount leads to many systemic disorders. Alopecia, thrombocytopenia, intellectual disability, Vitamin deficiency disorders caused by Vitamin A, D, E and K are caused by lack of essential fatty acids. However fatty liver, obesity, dyslipidemia, CVD, Hypertension all are caused by excessive amounts of fat in the body. The proper amount of oil consumption and proper metabolism are essential for maintaining health. Good health deals with longevity.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Value of Cash Holdings in Taiwan: The Role of Family Firms
Authors: Chan Min-Lee , Lin Cho-Min , You Huan-Min
Published: April 2022

Abstract

This paper is to shed light on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and cash value at family businesses using 3630 firm-year observations representing 395 listed Taiwanese companies. The results indicate that CSR has a significantly positive impact on cash value at family businesses, but no apparent relationship is supported at non-family businesses. Regarding the CSR activities, environmental protection, corporate commitment and corporate governance are consistently and significantly confirm the positive effects on corporate cash value at the family business, but social participation does not confirm this finding. The above results imply that conflict resolution view/or socio-emotional wealth view is evidenced at the relationship between family firm’s CSR and cash value. To the best of our knowledge, our results are firstly documented on the relationship between cash value and CSR of family business and thus make major contributions to related literature of family business.

JEL classification numbers: G32, G34, M14.
Keywords: Family Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cash Value.
Polygamy in the family and marital sphere of the modern Dagestan society
Authors:   Dagestan Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zagirova Elvira
Published: April 2022

Polygamy as a form of family and marital relations, corresponding to Muslim ethics, not only becomes widespread in Dagestan society, but also causes conflicting assessments in the mass consciousness of the inhabitants of the Republic. These assessments have a pronounced gender connotation. In the mass consciousness of the female part of the Dagestan society, this phenomenon is more identified as a negative phenomenon, in contrast to that of the male part of the population. In this regard, the article aims to identify the factors that give rise to polygamous strategies in the family and marital behavior of Dagestan men, as well as various evaluative positions of such marital behavior on the part of the Dagestan population. In this perspective, the practice of polygamy in Dagestan has not yet been the subject of scientific analysis, which determines the innovative nature of the results obtained in the course of the author's empirical study. Based on the results of the author's sociological survey conducted in 2021, a key conclusion was made that a man's right to polygamous marital behavior, actualized in the context of the religious (Muslim) revival in the Dagestan society, diverges from traditional ideas about the family and marital relations among Dagestan women. They, for the most part, regardless of the degree of religiosity, show a negative attitude towards the practice of polygamy. The reason for such an imbalance in attitudes towards polygamy in Dagestan is the nature of this revived family and marital practice, inadequate to modern realities, which has lost its functional content, motivational grounds and behavioral ethics
The Relationship between preoperative Smoking Cessation, Anxiety, and postoperative Anxiety and Pain: A Prospective Clinical Trial at a University Hospital in the East of Turkey by 120 Participants
Authors: Arzu Esen Tekeli  , Hilmi Demirkiran  , Cemal Kacar  , Ufuk Duzenli  , Nurcin Gulhas
Published: April 2022

Objective: To reveal the relationship among smoking cessation before surgery, pre- and post-operative anxiety, and pain among chronic smokers.
Method: The randomized controlled prospective clinical study was conducted in 2018 on the east of Turkey, in Van Yuzuncu Yil University Dursun Odabas Medical Center in city of Van. After approval from the ethics committee participants of either gender aged 20-60 years scheduled to undergo rhinoplasty surgery and graded as American Society of Anaesthesiologists I–II were included. The participants were categorised into smokers group S and non-smokers group NS. Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory values for preoperative period, postoperative 0, which is the moment when the modified Aldrete score is 9, as well as for 2, 4 and 6 hours, and visual analogue scale values for the postoperative 0, 2, 4 and 6 hours were recorded. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.
Results: Of the 120 patients, there were 60(50%) in group S; 28(46.7%) females, 32(52.3%) males, overall mean age 33.0±9.7 years. In group NS, there were 34(56.7%) females and 26(43.3%) males with an overall mean age of 34.7±10.1 years (p 0.05). Group S had Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory preoperative and postoperative values significantly higher than group NS (p 0.05). While the values for postoperative 4 and 6 hours increased in group S, corresponding values decreased in group NS (p 0.05).
Conclusion: High anxiety scores in preoperative period appeared to be associated with stress from surgery and anaesthesia and could have been caused by smoking dependency during the preoperative and postoperative periods.
Use of systemic steroids during pulmonary exacerbations in children and adolescent with Cystic fibrosis
Authors: Danish Abdul Aziz  , Siddique Fatima , Shahid Shahira , Alam Anusha , Aziz Namrah
Published: April 2022

Objective: To determine the role of systemic steroids in cystic fibrosis patients and its effects on pulmonary exacerbation in children and adolescents.
Method: The retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data from January 2015 to December 2019 of cystic fibrosis patients aged 3-18 years hospitalised with pulmonary exacerbations. The patients were divided into systemic steroid group A and non-systemic steroid group B. Patients in group A received parenteral steroids during acute exacerbation of cystic fibrosis in the first two weeks of admission, while those in group B did not receive systemic steroids. Length of hospital stay and number of days on oxygen support were compared between the groups. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Result: Of the 124 patient charts evaluated, 84(67.7%) were included; 40(47.6%) in group A and 44(52.4%) in group B. There were no significant differences between the groups related to age, age at diagnosis, weight, height, and pulmonary exacerbations (p>0.05). Group A had significantly fewer days on oxygen support compared to group B (p<0.001), but there was inter-group difference in mean length of hospital stay (p=0.53).
Conclusion: Systemic steroid usage during hospitalisation for acute exacerbation of cystic fibrosis was associated with decreased duration of oxygen requirement with standard treatment.
Key Words: Pulmonary exacerbation, Systemic corticosteroids, Oxygen support.
Reliability of modified-modified Schober’s test for the assessment of lumbar range of motion
Authors: Amjad Fareeha , Mohammad Ali Mohseni Bandpei  , Syed Amir Gilani  , Arooj Ayesha
Published: April 2022

Objective: To determine the intra-rater reliability of modified-modified Schober’s test for measuring lumbar flexion and extension in patients of lumbar radiculopathy.
Method: The case-control reliability study was conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from March to September 2020, and comprised lumbar radiculopathy patients of either gender aged 35-60 years in group A and healthy controls in group B. Lumbar flexion and extension were measured by the same examiner on three different occasions. A non-stretching measuring tape was used in which the first two measurements were taken using the modified-modified Schober’s test on the same day with a difference of 5 minutes, and the third measurement was taken three days later to assess reliability. To assess the test-retest reliability, intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated through two-way random analysis of variance. Standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change were also calculated. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.
Results: Of the 40 subjects, 20(50%) were in group A with a mean age of 45.00+/-6.72 years, and 20(50%) were in group B with a mean age of 49.60+/-6.65 years. Overall, there were 16(40%) male and 24(60%) female subjects. Within-day lumbar flexion and extension measurements were highly reliable in controls (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.93 for flexion and 0.96 for extension) as well as in patients (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.94 for flexion and 0.95 for extension).
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Management of an extensive frontal pyocoele using an external approach: a case report
Authors: Hussain Syed Ahmed Shahzaeem , Hussain Syed Ahmed Shahzain , Hussain Syed Muzahir
Published: April 2022

Pyocoeles of the paranasal sinuses are pus-filled cavities seen in the sinuses and develop from the infection of the mucocoeles. Pyocoeles most commonly form in the frontal sinus. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is currently the mainstay of the treatment.
We present the case of an 85-year-old female who presented to the ENT OPD of Jinnah Hospital/AIMC, Lahore, in October 2017 with complaints of progressive symptoms of intractable left frontal pain, double vision, and an associated swelling below the medial half of the left eyebrow. A CT scan was done and a diagnosis of extensive frontal pyocele was made. She was treated successfully with an external approach and remained without any complications till 13-month follow-up after surgery; exceptional cosmetic results were achieved.
We wish to bring attention to the possibility of an external approach being used as a primary intervention, if deemed appropriate.
Hiv and Covid - A recipe for disaster
Authors: Farhan Zainab , Bashar Nermeen , Khalid Shantul
Published: April 2022

To the editor,
As the latest variant of Covid-19, OMICRON (B.1.1.529), makes its entry into Pakistan,1 one can’t help but wonder about the possibility of new strains emerging from this region of the world in particular Sindh. These fears stem from speculations amongst the scientific community over the variants possible emergence from an individual who was immune deficient; cancer, organ transplant or someone with uncontrolled HIV.2 Sindh not only has the highest number of Covid cases in Pakistan3  but also reported the first case of omicron a few days ago in Karachi.1 This coupled with the recent acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) outbreak of 2019 in Sindh with around 751 of the 26,041 testing positive and 604(80%) of them being children is particularly worrisome. It must be kept in mind that these numbers are dangerously underreported. The performance of the Sindh AIDS Control Programme is under question as they fail to contain the outbreak.4 All this makes one worry about the cocktail of strains that are likely to emerge from Sindh.
HIV remains silent for a number of years and majority of those infected are unaware of the disease until they develop AIDS. These immune compromised individuals have a higher risk of mortality associated with Covid-19. The virus lingers in their bodies for a longer period of time allowing it to mutate and develop new ways to evade the immune system.2,5
In order to prevent new variants from emerging from Sindh, which is more likely than not it is imperative that the local government amp up their vaccination efforts alongside intensified effort to end HIV as a health care problem. This can only be done with awareness programmes educating the masses on the disease, and its severity with co infection with Covid-19. Testing needs to be readily available free of cost and people encouraged to get tested. Information about safe sex and how the disease is transmitted needs to be conveyed to individuals all the while being respectful towards cultural and religious beliefs. It is important that the government work alongside healthcare professionals and the international community in dealing with this problem while it is still manageable at the risk of a deadly new variant emerging from this region.
EFEKTIVITAS EKSTRAK IKAN GABUS TERHADAP PENINGKATAN STATUS GIZI DAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL DENGAN HIV/AIDS DI PROVINSI PAPUA
Authors: Warouw Nouvy Helda
Published: April 2022

Angka kasus HIV/AIDS pada ibu hamil masih cukup tinggi di Papua. Kerusakan sistem kekebalan tubuh yang diakibatkan oleh virus HIV menyebabkan hilangnya imunitas tubuh sehingga dapat menyebabkan komplikasi berbagai penyakit. Kebutuhan asupan gizi yang cukup pada ibu hamil sangat baik untuk dipertahankan dalam meningkatkan status kesehatan penderita HIV/AIDS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas ektrak kapsul ikan gabus dalam meningkatkan status gizi (lingkar lengan atas dan berat badan) dan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil ODHA yang telah diberi pengobatan antirektroviral (ARV). Penelitian ini adalah true experiment dengan rancangan randomised kontrol group pre test-post test yang dilakukan di Komunitas Orang dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA) Sentani dan Puskesmas Sentani pada bulan Oktober sampai November 2016. Sampel penelitian adalah ibu hamil yang menderita HIV/AIDS berjumlah 10 orang. Sampel kelompok kontrol diberikan terapi ARV dan ekstrak ikan kabus. Hasil penelitian menunjukan pada kelompok perlakuan terjadi peningkatan lingkar lengan atas (2 cm), berat badan (5 kg) dan kadar hemoglobin (0,48 g/dL) setelah pemberian ekstrak ikan gabus. Ekstrak ikan gabus efektif meningkatkan lingkar lengan atas, berat badan dan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan HIV/AIDS. Ekstrak ikan gabus dapat dijadikan sebagai suplemen tambahan bagi ibu hamil dengan HIV/AIDS.The number of HIV/AIDS cases in pregnant women is still quite high in Papua. Damage to the immune system caused by the HIV virus causes loss of body immunity so that it can cause complications of various diseases. The need for adequate nutritional intake in pregnant women is very good to be maintained in improving the health status of people with HIV/AIDS. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of snakehead fish capsule extract in improving nutritional status (upper arm circumference and body weight) and hemoglobin levels in pregnant women living with HIV who have been given antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. This study is a true experiment with a randomized control group pre test-post test design conducted in the Community of People with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Sentani and the Sentani Health Center from October to November 2016. The sample of the study was pregnant women suffering from HIV/AIDS totaling 10 person. The control group sample was given ARV therapy and kabus fish extract. The results showed that in the treatment group there was an increase in upper arm circumference (2 cm), body weight (5 kg) and hemoglobin levels (0.48 g/dL) after administration of snakehead fish extract. Snakehead fish extract was effective in increasing upper arm circumference, body weight and hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with HIV/AIDS. Snakehead fish extract can be used as an additional supplement for pregnant women with HIV/AIDS.
HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF PADA LANSIA
Authors: Pradana Amanda Eflin , Zulfitri Reni , Nopriadi Nopriadi
Published: April 2022

Penuaan yang terjadi pada lansia bisa berdampak pada kemunduran intelektual termasuk fungsi kognitif. Banyak faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi fungsi kognitif pada lansia mengalami penurunan salah satunya dukungan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dukungan sosial teman sebaya dengan fungsi kognitif pada lansia di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Payung Sekaki. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif korelasi dan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan pada Februari-Juli 2021 di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Payung Sekaki Kota Pekanbaru. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 100 responden yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik cluster sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan lansia berusia 60-74 tahun sebanyak 80%, berjenis kelamin perempuan sebanyak 58%, pendidikan terakhir sekolah dasar sebanyak 31%, status perkawinan menikah sebanyak 60%. Kategori untuk dukungan sosial teman sebaya positif sebanyak 67%, gangguan kognitif sebanyak 51%. Ada hubungan antara dukungan sosial teman sebaya dengan fungsi kognitif pada lansia (p=0,047). Dukungan sosial teman sebaya dapat mempengaruhi terjadinya penurunan fungsi kognitif pada lansia. Saran bagi Puskesmas adalah untuk memberikan penambahan informasi melalui penyuluhan untuk mangajak lansia agar meningkatkan hubungan dukungan sosial antar teman sebaya agar fungsi kognitif berada dalam kondisi yang optimal.Aging in the elderly can impact intellectual decline, including cognitive function. Many factors can affect cognitive function in the elderly experiencing a decline, one of which is social support. This research aimed to determine the association between peer social support and the cognitive function of the elderly in the working area of Payung Sekaki Public Health Center. The design was descriptive correlation research with cross-sectional. The study was conducted in February-July 2021 in the Work Area of the Payung Sekaki Health Center, Pekanbaru City. The samples of the research were 100 respondents taken using cluster sampling. This research used a questionnaire, data analysis using chi-square. The result found that the samples between 60-74 years old were 80%, the female was 58%, primary school graduates was 31%, marital status married was 60%. The category for positive peer social support was 67%, impaired cognitive function was 51%. There is a relationship between peer social support and cognitive function in the elderly (p=0.047). Peer social support can affect the decline in cognitive function in the elderly. Suggestions for the health centre are to provide additional information through counseling to invite the elderly to improve social support relationships between peers so that cognitive function is in optimal condition.Â
PENGARUH REBUSAN DAUN SIRSAK (ANNOVAMURICATAL) TERHADAP KADAR GULA DARAH SEWAKTU PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS TIPE II
Authors: Astuti Lenny , Aini Lela , Arindari Dewi Rury , Suswitha Dessy , Sari Dewi Puspita
Published: April 2022

Pengendalian kadar gula darah masih menjadi tantangan tersendiri di Indonesia. Rendahnya kepatuhan dalam diet, kebiasaan olahraga dan minum obat teratur serta gaya hidup yang buruk masih menjadi masalah dalam pengendalian kadar gula darah. Penggunaan tumbuhan obat seperti daun sirsak banyak dilakukan oleh masyarakat yang diyakini menurunkan kadar gula. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh rebusan daun sirsak dalam menurunkan glukosa darah pada penderita diabetes melitus Tipe II di Puskesmas Talang Ubi Pali. Penelitian ini merupakan quasy eksperiment rancangan sebelum dan setelah dengan grup kontrol. Responden dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok, yaitu kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol, masing-masing berjumlah 18 orang. Terjadi penurunan rata-rata kadar gula darah sebelum dan sesudah intervensi pemberian rebusan daun sirsak sebesar 67 mg/dl. Hasil analisis diperoleh nilai p=0,003, yang berarti bahwa penurunan kadar gula darah signifikan secara statistik. Ada pengaruh yang signifikan intervensi pemberian rebusan daun sirsak pada pasien diabetes melitus tipe II untuk menurukan kadar gula darah.Â Controlling blood sugar levels is still a challenge in Indonesia. Low adherence to diet, exercise habits and taking the medication regularly, and a bad lifestyle is still problems in controlling blood sugar levels. The use of medicinal plants such as soursop leaves is widely carried out by the community which is believed to reduce sugar levels. This study aims to determine the effect of soursop leaf decoction in lowering blood glucose in patients with Type II diabetes melitus at the Talang Ubi Pali Health Center. This study is a quasi-experimental design before and after with a control group. Respondents were divided into 2 groups, namely the intervention group and the control group, each with 18 people. There was an average decrease in blood sugar levels before and after the intervention of giving soursop leaf decoction of 67 mg/dl. The results of the analysis obtained a p-value=0.003, which means that the decrease in blood sugar levels was statistically significant. There is a significant effect of the intervention of giving soursop leaf decoction in type II diabetes melitus patients to lower blood sugar levels.Â
An investigation into the Challenges experienced by Foundation Phase teachers in the implementation of the National Reading Strategy: A case of five primary schools, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Maebana Maite E. , Molotja Tsebe Wilfred , Themane Mahlapahlapana J.
Published: April 2022

The teaching of reading appears to be a global concern, especially in South Africa. Various reading programmes have been implemented as attempts to address the above challenge. The National Reading Strategy is one of those programmes that have been implemented in the Foundation Phase. The problem of learners not able to read still exists, despite the implementation of the above strategy. Approximately 50% of the learners experiences reading difficulty when they transit from the Foundation Phase to the Intermediate phase. This may be attributed to various factors of which this study see to address.. The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges experienced by Foundation Phase teachers in the implementation of the National Reading Strategy in the primary schools of Dikgale area, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study followed a qualitative research approach where a cross-sectional design was adopted.  Ten (10) teachers from five mainstream primary schools were requested to take part in the study. Data was collected through interviews, observations and document analysis. Data was analysed with a thematic content analysis, which involved identifying common themes that emerge from the data collected. The preliminary findings were as follows: (a) Lack of teacher training in the form of workshops on National Reading Strategy (b) The problem encountered in the interpretation of the National Reading Guidelines(c) The attitude towards the implementation of the National Reading Strategy. The study recommends that fully developed workshops be implemented
Interfaith Debate Through Youtube Media as an Effort to Educate and Fortify the Faith of the Ummah
Authors: Purwatiningsih Sri Desti , Ekowati Sri
Published: April 2022

The da'wah method through youtube media is a method used by Muslim debaters in conveying da'wah messages so that the da'wah message is conveyed according to the objectives to the listeners and viewers of the youtube channel so that Muslims are fortified with their faith so that they are not easily influenced and not easy to be converted by other religions. To facilitate and attract a broader audience in the world of da'wah and broadcast or debate between Islam and Christianity, Muslim and Christian apologists or debaters use effective communication media through online media, one of which is YouTube. The delivery of messages of truth must be systematically arranged so that the mission of this ministry can run efficiently and effectively. The research approach used is qualitative with nethographic research methods, namely the method used to understand the culture of social media users. The culture referred to here is social media (Youtube) as a safe space for social media users to share information. Netnography is a method for social media users' behavior (culture) or habits.
Working memory interventions via physical activity and ICTs: A strategic issue for the improvement of school students' learning performance
Authors: Angelopoulou Effrosyni , Drigas Athanasios
Published: April 2022

Nowadays, there is a great need for schools to be transformed into more innovative learning environments with more innovative approaches to learning and teaching so as students to be allowed to develop their various skills and abilities to their fullest extent. Therefore, we present the role of physical activity and ICT-based interventions for working memory enhancement as a strategic issue for the improvement of students’ learning outcomes. According to research findings, multi-component exercise and ICT-based intervention programs can significantly contribute to the improvement of children’s and adolescents’ working memory and thus can have a positive effect on children’s and adolescents’ learning performance. Finally, this paper could trigger educators and policy-makers towards the ideal planning of innovative multi-component physical activity and ICT-based intervention programs and their incorporation into the school curriculum aiming at the working memory enhancement in children and adolescents and the improvement of their learning outcomes
Education about Digital Marketing to Students through Entrepreneurship Programs
Authors: Sripituksakul Chanachai
Published: April 2022

Educating kids about digital marketing through entrepreneurial programs is critical, according to this article's authors. With the goal of effectively selling things, digital marketing has become a critical part of entrepreneurship. Digital marketing will make it easier for students to start their own businesses. Regardless of one's field or profession, entrepreneurship education in higher education is essential. As a business owner, it is easier than ever to keep tabs on what potential customers want and need, but on the other hand, potential customers can easily look for and acquire information about products online
Winterhanden bij anorexia nervosa: een case report en literatuuroverzicht
Authors: Fokkema C.B. , Hermans K. , van Delft L.C.J. , Vanmolkot F.H.M.
Published: April 2022

Pernio and anorexia nervosa: a case report and review

Pernio, also called ‘chilblains’, is a relatively common but often unrecognized condition. It is a skin condition that classically occurs following exposure to cold temperatures after which one or more erythrocyanotic skin abnormalities appear at the acra. Skin lesions may be accompanied by swelling, itching, a burning sensation or pain. In severe cases, it can lead to blistering and local tissue necrosis. This review discusses the aetiology of this condition, its predisposing factors, differential diagnosis and different treatment modalities, and makes this clear using a case description of a young woman diagnosed with pernio attributed to impaired thermoregulation due to anorexia nervosa.
Coronavírus como circunstância: como a mídia retrata os efeitos da pandemia sobre os processos do futebol?
Authors: Silva Pimenta Izadora , Esteves de Lima-Lopes Rodrigo
Published: April 2022

O presente artigo tem como objetivo avaliar o papel da pandemia de COVID-19 na imprensa esportiva, tendo como base o retorno da primeira grande liga a retomar com o esporte após a paralisação - a Bundesliga, na Alemanha. Com o auxílio da Linguística Sistêmico-Funcional (HALLIDAY; MATTHIESSEN, 2014), sobretudo do Sistema de Transitividade, procuramos entender como as vozes dos repórteres avaliaram os efeitos do coronavírus sobre as experiências de mundo em questão. Baseados no fato de que as hard news nunca são neutras, compreendemos que, nas notícias analisadas, o retorno do futebol possui um peso maior do que a pandemia enquanto tópico de importância para a cobertura.
Discursos governamentais para o enfrentamento do Coronavírus:
Authors: Colatino de Souza Bruna , Gonçalves Reis Ana Carolina , Carneiro Zuin Débora , Fernandes Maia Reis Pollyanna Júnia
Published: April 2022

No atual cenário pandêmico do coronavírus, os governantes têm proferido discursos para expor as medidas sociais e econômicas delineadas para o enfretamento de consequências da doença. Tendo isso em vista, o presente trabalho objetiva analisar os ethé construídos por dois políticos brasileiros – João Dória e Jair Bolsonaro – em discursos oficiais, proferidos no mesmo dia, cujo tema tratado foi a COVID-19. Partimos de hipótese de que os ethé construídos por esses políticos evidenciariam uma divergência de posicionamentos já demarcada por determinados veículos da imprensa brasileira. Nosso aporte teórico abrangeu os estudos de Charaudeau (2008), segundo o qual os sujeitos, ao interagirem nos diversos atos linguageiros, estabelecem determinadas imagens de si, com base nas imagens que atribuem aos seus destinatários. Valemo-nos também dos estudos sobre o ethos propostos por Amossy (2018), para quem o orador mobiliza imagens de si em seu discurso para autenticar o argumento apresentado. A partir da análise empreendida, foi possível averiguar como o Dória e o Bolsonaro delineam as imagens de: legitimidade, credibilidade, aproximação dentre outras. Nossa hipótese de pesquisa foi refutada, posto que evidenciamos uma convergência nos ethé instaurados e, também, nas estratégias discursivas utilizadas.
Huellas linguísticas de la pandemia de 2020: de la calle a la clase de lengua
Authors: De Almeida Farias-Marques Maria do Socorro , Rodríguez Chafado Miriam Yaneth
Published: April 2022

RESUMEN

Desde el inicio de este año, 2020, vivimos una crisis sanitaria que ha impactado las esferas de actividad humana. Considerando ese canario, los discursos cotidianos han vinculado la emergencia del cuidado con nosotros y con el otro, cambiando nuestra forma de actuar en la sociedad. En ese aspecto, el presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar huellas lingüísticas, dejadas por la pandemia, en ocho carteles que vinculan discursos sobre la crisis sanitaria provocada por Covid-19 (Sars-Cov-2). Para tanto, partimos de lo verbo-visual a la valoración del contexto enunciativo para llegar a una propuesta de análisis, y de ahí, arrojar propuestas didácticas para trabajar en clase de lengua española. El trabajo se base en la Análisis Dialógica del Discurso (ADD) a partir de las contribuciones académicas de Sobral; Giacomelli (2020), Acosta (2014) y en las medidas gubernamentales uruguayas de prevención y contingencia acerca de la pandemia.  

Palabras-clave: pandemia, huellas lingüísticas, lengua española
palavra de instrução no combate à Covid-19, em campanha de prevenção do governo federal
Authors: Ferreira de Oliveira Antonio  Flávio
Published: April 2022

Neste trabalho, discutiu-se a respeito da palavra de instrução no combate à Covid-19. Para tanto, objetivou-se investigar o modo de construção e de funcionamento da palavra, principalmente como esta opera nos anúncios publicitários do Ministério da Saúde, produzidos por gente famosa, como lutador, apresentador de televisão, jogador de futebol e médico, para alertar a população na luta contra o Coronavírus. Teoricamente, foi mobilizada a filosofia do Círculo de Bakhtin, mais precisamente Bakhtin (2010, 2011, 2015), Volochínov (2013 [1929]) e Volóchínov (2017 [1929]). Metodologicamente, a pesquisa é de cunho qualitativo-interpretativista e o corpus consta de quatro (04) anúncios publicitários da campanha CORONAVÍRUS (COVID-19): JUNTOS SOMOS MAIS FORTES. Como resultado, constatou-se que a palavra de instrução foi construída (e funciona) para constituir um modo de ser-agir-criador do ser humano, especialmente no que concerne ao modo como os sujeitos concebem, representam e discursivizam as realidades do mundo, a partir de pontos de vista ideológicos das esferas da atividade humana.
O funcionamento discursivo das fake news sobre as vacinas contra Covid-19: sentidos que (ir)rompem o digital e produzem efeitos na vida do sujeito e da sociedade
Authors: Pasinatto Rubiamara
Published: April 2022

Diante daquilo que os pesquisadores estão chamando de “nona onda” de notícias falsas relacionadas ao Coronavírus, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar o funcionamento discursivo das fake news que tratam dos supostos perigos que as vacinas contra a Covid-19 representam aos seres humanos. A fim de atender a esse propósito, o corpus analisado compreende recortes de uma postagem feita em um perfil pessoal do Facebook, no segundo semestre de 2020. A partir do aporte teórico-metodológico da Análise de Discurso (AD) de linha francesa, tal qual como propõe Michel Pêcheux, foi possível constatar que a fake news ganha força porque os discursos e saberes mobilizados para sua criação convergem para configurar a vacina enquanto uma substância nociva e que pode representar perigos à raça humana. Esse efeito de sentido só é alcançado porque a língua funciona em vínculo com a história, via memória discursiva. Além disso, a partir das análises, compreendemos que ao mesmo tempo em que o funcionamento desses dizeres propaga a desinformação e contribui para desacreditar a ciência, também produz efeitos não somente na vida dos indivíduos, mas coloca em risco toda a população.
Escola online, Interação offline:
Authors: Prescendo Tonin Josiane
Published: April 2022

Resumo: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo discutir por meio de um relato autoetnográfico como se dá a construção dos processos de interação entre professora e alunos da disciplina de língua inglesa dentro do ambiente escolar de ensino remoto. Além disso, refletindo sobre a construção de discursos como práticas sociais neste modelo de ensino implementado devido à pandemia de Covid-19. Segundo Chang (2016), a autoetnografia é um processo altamente pessoal, porque as experiências individuais dos próprios pesquisadores são a base do trabalho. É também um processo com fortes marcas sociais e políticas porque estuda como essas forças têm influência nas experiências relatadas no texto.  Nesse contexto, a análise do discurso crítica ADC entende o discurso como prática social constitutiva das identidades sociais, crenças e sistemas de conhecimento (RESENDE; RAMALHO, 2006) construídos coletivamente.
Encenação discursiva no instagram:
Authors: Pereira Dias Flávia , David Silva Giani , Marli de Lima Caeiro Leila
Published: April 2022

O objetivo do artigo é perceber por meio das redes sociais, mais especificamente do Instagram, como se deu o processo de construção da imagem e encenação discursiva do prefeito de Belo Horizonte, Alexandre Kalil (PSD), na pandemia do novo coronavírus (COVID-19). A plataforma virtual foi uma das escolhidas para apresentar à população as medidas tomadas pela prefeitura no combate ao vírus. É outro formato possível e outra linguagem necessária para comunicar diretamente com a população, sem entremeios, sem o uso da grande mídia. O espaço institucional é invadido pela câmera do notebook ou do celular e as ideias, os planos e as ações do prefeito são apresentados aos seguidores e interessados pelo conteúdo. Esse processo de circulação de vídeos produzidos por políticos nas redes sociais faz-se objeto instigante de análise. Assim, tendo como base a teoria Semiolinguística, buscaremos analisar por meio do ethos discursivo e das visadas as estratégias discursivas, os efeitos de sentido possíveis e entender essa nova dimensão do discurso político para, de certa forma, conquistar a opinião pública. Em um jogo de apresentações, representações e manipulações, o ator político nos conduz em seu discurso a refletir sobre a relação entre a ciência e a política na pandemia.
Apresentação
Authors: Vale Rony Petterson Gomes do , Silva Welton Pereira e
Published: April 2022

Apresentação