bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychometric properties and gender invariance of the 8-item emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ-8) among Chinese university students
Authors: Zhao Mengyuan , Kuan Garry , Zhou Ke , Musa Rabiu Muazu , Majeed Anwar P. P. Abdul , Kueh Yee Cheng
Published: January 2024

Background

To assess emotion regulation strategies in a clear and direct manner, Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) was developed based on the process model of emotion regulation. ERQ primarily assesses an individual’s propensity for reappraisal (a cognitive change in the individual’s psychological state in specific situations) and expressive suppression (a regulatory response where an individual alters their emotional response after the onset of an emotional reaction). Recent studies have suggested that the abbreviated 8-item version of the ERQ exhibits comparable model fit to the original version. The present study aimed to explore the psychometric properties and assess cross-gender invariance of the ERQ-8 in Chinese university students.

Methods

University students from Jiangsu Province participated in this study. Participants completed self-report surveys assessing emotion regulation strategies. It was conducted from May 2022 to July 2022. The study employed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess the two-factor model of ERQ-8 and measurement invariance across male and female samples.

Results

The mean age of 1534 participants was 19.83 years (SD = 1.54), and the majority were female (70.4%). The initial ERQ-10 model with ten items demonstrated good fit for all indicators, CFI (Comparative Fit index) = 0.967, TLI (Tucker-Lewis Index) = 0.957, RMSEA (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation) = 0.043, SRMR (Standardised Root Mean Square Residual) = 0.029. However, to assess the fit of the previously proposed ERQ-8 model, two items (Q1 and Q3) were excluded. The fit of the ERQ-8 model was further improved (CFI = 0.989, TLI = 0.984, RMSEA = 0.029, SRMR = 0.021). All item loadings exceeded or were equal to 0.573. Internal consistency analysis based on the ERQ-8 model revealed Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.840 for reappraisal and 0.745 for suppression, and corresponding composite reliability (CR) values of 0.846 and 0.747, respectively. Test-retest reliability, assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) (95% CI) within a one-week interval, ranged from 0.537 to 0.679. The correlation coefficient between the two factors was 0.084, significantly below 0.85, which suggested a low correlation between the two factors. The results of the invariance analysis across gender demonstrated that the values of ΔCFI and ΔTLI were both below 0.01. It was supported the gender invariance of the ERQ-8 among university students.

Conclusion

The eight-item ERQ demonstrated validity and reliability in evaluating emotion regulation strategies, and measurement invariance was observed across gender among university students. The ERQ-8 may prove to be a practical and cost-effective tool, particularly in time-constrained situations.
Kinematic analysis of the underwater glide phase during the push-off in competitive swimmers
Authors: Trinidad Alfonso
Published: January 2024

The aim of the study was to analyze the kinematic parameters of the push-off start during the underwater glide in competitive swimmers. 74 swimmers participating in the Spanish Championships were filmed and analyzed by DLT-2D photogrammetry after the push-off start in crawl, backstroke and butterfly. Between genders there were differences in distance and speed. Male swimmers covered greater distances (1.37±0.06 vs 1.20±0.05 m, η2 = 0.02, F = 3.85, p = 0.05) and were faster (2.36±0.03 and 2.08±0.03 m/s, η2 = 0.14, F = 36.14, p<0.001) than female swimmers. Between strokes there were greater differences in time (η2 = 0.06, F = 6.76, p = 0.00) and distance (η2 = 0.38, F = 67.08, p< 0.001), than in speed (η2 = 0.05, F = 5.63, p< 0.001). During the backstroke, less time (0.50±0.04 s) and distance (1.01±0.07 m) were used, being the slowest style (2.12±0.04 m/s). In butterfly, less time (0.63±0.04 s) and distance (2.25±0.04 m) were used, while crawl was the fastest (2.30±0.04 m/s). These results allow us to characterize the underwater glide phase and provide useful data for both competitive swimmers and coaches to improve performance.
Emotion regulation, hope, and optimism during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of age and personality
Authors: Carbone Elena , Lenti Graziana , Sella Enrico , Moè Angelica , Borella Erika
Published: January 2024

Aims

This study examined age-related differences between young and older adults’ emotion regulation, hope, and optimism 1 year after the COVID-19 outbreak. Whether personality explained such outcomes was also examined.

Method

A sample of 228 young adults and 161 older adults was interviewed in April-May 2021 to complete questionnaires assessing cognitive reappraisal (CR) and expressive suppression (ES) emotion regulation strategies use, optimism, hope (agency and pathways components), and personality traits.

Results

Older adults reported greater CR and ES use, optimism, and hope-agency levels than young adults, whereas no age differences emerged for hope-pathway scores. Personality traits (more consistently emotional stability) contributed to explaining CR and ES use, and greater hopeful and optimistic dispositions.

Conclusions

These findings confirm older adults’ advantage in facing the emotional and psychological fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in its third wave. They also underscore the importance of considering personality to depict individual profiles prone to experiencing long-term negative emotional/psychological consequences of emergencies as COVID-19.
Implementation and impact of rapid SARS-CoV-2 point of care test on patient flow in the frailty pathway; A quality improvement approach
Authors: Okoliegbe Ijeoma , Brodie Louise , Cowie Alistair , Tan Brandon , Clements Suzanne , Muir Zoe , El Sakka Noha
Published: January 2024

To maintain patient flow during the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid and accurate decisions for the safe triage of geriatrics patients was essential as turnaround times for laboratory testing was ineffective at supporting rapid clinical decision-making for transfer of care. Thus, to mitigate and inform these clinical decisions, a quality improvement collaborative project with the geriatrics and virology department was conducted at the Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The goal was to facilitate patient triage during transfer of care with the introduction of Point of Care testing (POCT). The interventions which resulted in significant improvements were based on the fishbone problem solving approach and the driver diagram with change ideas informing the five Plan, Do, Study and Act (PDSA) cycles. The QI intervention was crucial in supporting clinical staff decision making during transfers for 95% of patients who had been clinically judged as asymptomatic for COVID-19 infection. High staff engagement was observed with 83% of staff suggesting the process map was easy to follow and 92% of clinical staff agreed it contained sufficient information to support the testing process. With POCT introduction, the proportion of patients who were transferred with an early POCT result increased by 20% in the Rosewell House group and by 65% in the community Hospitals group, once governance arrangements were in place. Finally, the considerable uptake of POCT by the ward consequently led to a decrease of up to 86% in the number of samples sent to the laboratory for rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing. The quality improvement project provided a rapid and reliable SARS-CoV-2 triage tool and was effectively integrated into the geriatrics triage algorithm to facilitate patient placement and flow.
Variability in body weight and morphology of Uganda’s indigenous goat breeds across agroecological zones
Authors: Nantongo Ziwena , Agaba Morris , Shirima Gabriel , Mugerwa Swidiq , Opiyo Stephen , Mrode Raphael , Birungi Josephine , Munishi Linus
Published: January 2024

Indigenous goat breeds in Uganda are classified based on average body size parameters and coat color. However, variations in the body size of animals may be influenced by several factors, including management and the environment. To understand the effect of the agroecological zone on the physical characteristics and live weight of Uganda’s indigenous goats, this study evaluated the body size characteristics of the three indigenous goat breeds of Uganda across ten agroecological zones. The cross-sectional survey was conducted in 323 households from the ten zones, where 1020 goats composed of three breeds (Mubende, Kigezi, and Small East African) were sampled and measured for body weight, linear body size, and age. We confirmed that Mubende and Kigezi goats from the original homeland had a higher mean body weight than reported in FAO reports. In addition, Mubende appeared to perform better in pastoral rangelands, with a higher mean body weight (38.1 kg) and body size being significantly higher (P < 0.0001) compared to other zones. The mean body weight for the Kigezi breed in the original homeland (34 kg) was comparable to those from Western Savannah grasslands and pastoral rangelands and less than that initially reported by FAO (30 kg). Similarly, there was no significant difference in the linear body size characteristics of Kigezi goats in the home zone of highland ranges relative to those found in other agroecological zones (P > 0.05). Although the Small East African goats were originally found in Northwestern Savannah grassland and Northeastern dryland zones, they performed poorly regarding mean body weight and body size characteristics in the former zone. In the Northwestern Savannah grasslands, the mean body weight (23.8 kg) was even less than that reported by FAO, which ranged between 25 and 30 kg. Finally, we confirmed that Mubende and Kigezi goats are significantly heavier than small East African goats (p ≤ 0.0001). The results of this study can be useful in designing precise management strategies to improve indigenous goat productivity in different environments in Uganda.
Subclinical thyroid dysfunction and the risk of incident atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Singh Hasveer , Shahid Mariam Z. , Harrison Stephanie L. , Lane Deirdre A. , Lip Gregory Y. H. , Logantha Sunil Jit R. J.
Published: January 2024

Background

Thyroid hormones act on the cardiovascular system directly by modulating its function and indirectly by transcriptional regulation of gene expression in the heart and the vasculature. Studies have shown associations between overt and subclinical thyroid disorders and cardiovascular outcomes. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the potential relationships between subclinical hyper- and hypothyroidism and risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), and post-operative AF.

Methods

MEDLINE and Scopus databases were searched from inception to 18th February 2023 for randomised controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies which assessed the relationship between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and incident AF events. Risk of bias and the quality of evidence were assessed using the RoBANS tool and GRADE approach, respectively. Meta-analysis was conducted in Review Manager 5.4 using the Mantel-Haenszel statistical method and a random-effects model. Data are presented as risk ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Statistical heterogeneity amongst studies was assessed by the chi-squared (χ2) test and I2 statistic. p≤0.05 were considered significant.

Results

A total of 6467 records were identified, of which 10 cohort studies met the inclusion criteria. Both subclinical hyperthyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism were associated with an increased risk of incident AF (risk ratio (RR), 1.99; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.43–2.77; n = 5 studies; p<0.0001 and RR, 1.19; CI, 1.03–1.39; n = 7 studies; p = 0.02, respectively). Subgroup analysis for post-operative AF revealed marked heterogeneity between studies (I2 = 84%) and association with subclinical hypothyroidism was not significant (RR, 1.41; CI, 0.89–2.22; n = 3 studies; p = 0.15).

Conclusions

The current evidence suggests that both subclinical hyperthyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased risk of incident AF. Further investigation is required to determine potential causal links that would guide future clinical practice.
Intermediate service input distortions and total factor productivity: Evidence from China
Authors: Shen Meng , Liu Tian
Published: January 2024

China has the most minimal proportion of intermediate service inputs among the input-output datasets encompassing 43 countries and regions within the WIOD database. This study employs a non-parametric estimation methodology to compute the appropriate input levels for two distinct categories of intermediate goods. Furthermore, it evaluates the decline in total factor productivity resulting from distortions in intermediate input. The research findings are as follows: 1) China’s producer services exhibit an output elasticity approximately twice that of industrial intermediate goods. However, the input for producer services is only about half of that for the latter. This points to a notable deviation of China’s input for producer services from the optimal level. 2) Upon achieving an optimal level of input allocation for intermediates, the entire industry could experience an 11.48% boost in total factor productivity. In particular, the manufacturing sector could witness an impressive surge of 33.91%. 3) A positive correlation is discerned between intermediate input distortions and the import of intermediate products.
Characterization of a novel bacteriophage endolysin (LysAB1245) with extended lytic activity against distinct capsular types associated with Acinetobacter baumannii resistance
Authors: Soontarach Rosesathorn , Srimanote Potjanee , Arechanajan Buppa , Nakkaew Alisa , Voravuthikunchai Supayang Piyawan , Chusri Sarunyou
Published: January 2024

Capsular polysaccharides are considered as major virulence factors associated with the ability of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii to cause severe infections. In this study, LysAB1245, a novel bacteriophage-encoded endolysin consisting of a lysozyme-like domain from phage T1245 was successfully expressed, purified, and evaluated for its antibacterial activity against distinct capsular types associated with A. baumannii resistance. The results revealed a broad spectrum activity of LysAB1245 against all clinical MDR A. baumannii isolates belonging to capsular type (KL) 2, 3, 6, 10, 47, 49, and 52 and A. baumannii ATCC 19606. At 2 h following the treatment with 1.7 unit/reaction of LysAB1245, more than 3 log reduction in the numbers of bacterial survival was observed. In addition, LysAB1245 displayed rapid bactericidal activity within 30 min (nearly 3 log CFU/mL of bacterial reduction). Thermostability assay indicated that LysAB1245 was stable over a broad range of temperature from 4 to 70°C, while pH sensitivity assay demonstrated a wide range of pH from 4.5 to 10.5. Furthermore, both minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) of LysAB1245 against all MDR A. baumannii isolates and A. baumannii ATCC 19606 were 4.21 μg/mL (0.1 unit/reaction). Conclusively, these results suggest that LysAB1245 possesses potential application for the treatment of nosocomial MDR A. baumannii infections.
The role of basic psychological needs in the relationships between identity orientations and adolescent mental health: A protocol for a longitudinal study
Authors: Jovanović Veljko , Tomašević Aleksandar , Šakan Dušana , Lazić Milica , Gavrilov-Jerković Vesna , Zotović-Kostić Marija , Obradović Vojana
Published: January 2024

Research into the role of identity orientations (the relative importance an individual places on different personal and social attributes and characteristics when defining her or his identity) in adolescent mental health is extremely limited. Furthermore, the potential mechanisms that might explain the associations between identity orientations and adolescent mental health are poorly understood. This study protocol describes a one-year longitudinal study across three time points to be initiated with the purpose of investigating the mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction and frustration in the relationship between identity orientations and various mental health indicators in adolescence. We aim to recruit a large sample of Serbian adolescents (N = 2,000 at Time 1), using a two-stage stratified random sampling. The data will be analyzed using the random intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM), and the results will be contrasted with the traditional CLPM. The goal of this study is to make a theoretical contribution to research in the fields of identity, self-determination theory, and adolescent mental health, as well as to provide insights towards the development of evidence-based recommendations for creating prevention and promotion programs aimed at improving the well-being of adolescents.
Engagement in meaningful activities post suicide loss: A scoping review protocol
Authors: Gill Monique , Premnazeer Meera , Scali Orianna , Rizvi Sakina , Schendelman Alex , Polatajko Helene , Cameron Jill I.
Published: January 2024

Rationale

Each day, more than 10 Canadians die by suicide. Each suicide leaves entire communities to manage the traumatic aftermath of this loss. Individuals bereaved by suicide loss are at a higher risk of experiencing negative mental health outcomes. Current research suggests that engagement in meaningful activities may be an avenue to protecting mental health. It is important to understand if this is also the case for those experiencing bereavement post suicide loss. To date, there has not been a synthesis of the literature examining suicide loss and the nature and extent of engagement in meaningful activities post loss.

Objectives

1) To describe the nature and extent of the peer-reviewed suicide loss and bereavement literature related to engagement in meaningful activities; and 2) to identify facilitators and barriers that may impact engagement in meaningful activities post loss.

Methods

This paper describes a scoping review protocol that will be completed using stages identified by Arksey and O’Malley and updated by Levac and colleagues. Joanna Briggs Institute framework will also guide this review. Four electronic databases will be searched for suicide bereavement/loss concepts. Two reviewers will apply inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify articles discussing engagement in meaningful activities of everyday living post loss. Data will be descriptively summarized and analyzed using inductive content analysis. Results will be reported following PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews.

Expected results

A descriptive summary and conceptual map describing the current state of the peer-reviewed literature will be constructed.

Conclusion

Experiencing a suicide loss increases the risk of negative mental health outcomes. A synthesis of literature is required to map the current available evidence related to suicide bereavement and engagement in meaningful activities, with potential implications for improving supports and services for those bereaved. This protocol is register with Open Science Framework Registries (10.17605/OSF.IO/M2NES).
Comorbidities in heart failure patients that predict cardiovascular readmissions within 100 days—An observational study
Authors: Scholten Mia , Davidge Jason , Agvall Björn , Halling Anders
Published: January 2024

Background

Heart failure (HF) commonly arises as a complication to cardiovascular diseases and is closely associated with various comorbidities. The impacts of these comorbidities in patients with HF are diverse. We aimed to analyze the increased risk for cardiovascular-related readmission within 100 days after discharge in patients with HF depending on their different comorbidities.

Methods

A population-based retrospective study was conducted in Region Halland with 5029 patients admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of HF during 2017–2019. The occurrence and number of comorbidities were recorded. Competing risk regression was employed to analyze the hazard ratio (HR) of 10 comorbidities for cardiovascular-related readmission within 100 days after discharge. A composite measure of the 10 common comorbidities was constructed with the comorbidities as dichotomous indicator variables and Rasch analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and area under curve (AUC) after logistic regression were used to estimate how well the model explained the probability of death or readmission within 100 days after discharge according to their individual comorbidity level.

Results

HF patients with atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, peripheral artery disease or diabetes mellitus as comorbidities had an increased HR for readmission within 100 days after discharge. When these comorbidities were adjusted together, only atrial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had an increased HR for readmission. ROC analysis after the most complete models using logistic regression with the comorbidities as dichotomous indicator variables or Rasch analysis had a low AUC.

Conclusions

Atrial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were significantly associated with increased risk for readmission in HF patients, but ROC analysis showed a low AUC, which indicates that other factors are more important for predicting the increased risk of readmission.
Risk factors of acute kidney injury in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia with hyperleukocytosis ymphoblastic Leukemia
Authors: Kinanti Rengganis Ayu , Palupi-Baroto Retno , Sutaryo Sutaryo
Published: January 2024

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) can be found in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients with hyperleukocytosis. Acute kidney Injury (AKI) increases hospital length of stay and mortality. Previous studies have only reported the AKI incidence in ALL patients with hyperleukocytosis, without clarifying risk factors attributed to AKI incidence.

Objective To determine the risk factors of AKI in pediatric ALL patients with hyperleukocytosis.

Methods A case-control study was conducted in children aged 1-18 years  admitted to Dr. Sardjito Hospital (RSUP Dr. Sardjito), Yogyakarta, Central Java Total population sampling of pediatric ALL patients with hyperleukocytosis and AKI was used for the case group, and a simple random sampling ratio of 1:2 was used for the control group. Cut-off values for each independent variable were determined by receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curves. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed on potential risk factors.

Results Fourteen pediatric ALL patients with hyperleukocytosis and AKI were included in the case group and 28 children with ALL and hyperleukocytosis but without AKI were included in the control group. The incidence of AKI in children with ALL and hyperleukocytosis was 15.4%. Multivariate analysis revealed that the significant risk factors of AKI in ALL patients with hyperleukocytosis were phosphate concentration ?5.15 mg/L (OR 10.43; 95%CI 1.38 to 79.04; P=0.02) and uric acid concentration ?9.08 mg/dL (OR 12.39; 95%CI 1.88 to 81.44; P=0.009).

Conclusion Phosphate concentration  ?5.15 mg/L and uric acid  ?9.08 mg/dL were risk factors of AKI in pediatric ALL patients with hyperleukocytosis.
Interleukin-6 and disease activity in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Satria Cahya Dewi , Kurniati Nia , Muktiarti Dina
Published: January 2024

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex disease with various manifestations. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine with a wide range of biological activities which plays an important role in immune regulation and inflammation. Serum level of IL-6 may be used as a parameter of disease activity, especially in pediatric SLE patients with mild disease activity or total remission with conflicting clinical manifestations and Systemic  Lupus  Erythematosus  Disease  Activity Index (SLEDAI) scores.

Objective To identify the characteristics of serum IL-6 concentration in pediatric  SLE with mild disease activities and total remission.

Methods This case-control study was performed at the allergy-immunology outpatient clinic, Department of Child Health Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta and Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta. Serum IL-6 concentration and disease activity were assessed in all pediatric SLE patients aged 1-18 years old. Disease activity was assessed with SLEDAI scores and serum level of IL-6 was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results Among 60 subjects included in this study, 30 subjects with mild activities were in the case group and 30 subjects with total remissions were in the control group. There was no difference in serum IL-6 concentration between the case and control group (OR 0.483; 95%CI 0.041to 5.628; P=0.500). In this study, 2 subjects with urinary tract infection had high serum IL-6 concentrations.

Conclusion There is no difference in serum IL-6 concentration between pediatric SLE patients with mild disease activities compared to total remissions.
Overweight and menstrual disorders in girls aged 12-15 years
Authors: Purba Siska Octaviani , Arto Karina Sugih , Saragih Rina Amalia C.
Published: January 2024

Background Several studies have noted a strong association between fat distribution and menstrual disorders. Many studies have evaluated the association between nutritional status and menstrual disorders, but the results remain inconclusive.

Objective To assess for possible associations between overweight and menstrual disorders in girls aged 12-15 years.

Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in girls aged 12-15 years who had undergone menarche. Nutritional status was classified based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention curve for body mass index (BMI) as overweight (P85-P95) and normal weight (P3-<P85); those underweight (<P3) were excluded. We recorded the subjects’ BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist circumference-to-height ratio (WtHR), menstrual pain (using the visual analog scale), menstrual cycle length, menstrual period duration, and bleeding volume (estimated by the daily number of menstrual pads used) and compared these variables between normal weight and overweight subjects.

Results Of 73 subjects, 32.9% were overweight and 67.1% had normal weight. There were significant associations between overweight and menstrual disorders (prevalence ratio, PR=1.304; P=0.027), irregular menstrual cycle (PR=4.696; P<0.001), abnormal menstrual period duration (PR=2.45; P<0.001), and excessive bleeding volume (PR=9.528; P<0.001). No significant association was found between overweight and menstrual pain (P=0.227). BMI, WC, and WtHR were significantly higher in girls with irregularity and abnormal duration of menstrual cycles, but not in girls with excessive menstrual pain.

Conclusion  Overweight is significantly associated with menstrual disorders, irregular menstrual cycle, abnormal menstrual period duration, and abnormal volume of menstrual loss, but not with menstrual pain.
A descriptive study of smoking behavior in school-aged children in Indonesia: Analysis of the 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey
Authors: Ayuningrum Ika Yuli , Sudaryanto Wahyu Tri
Published: January 2024

Background Adolescents face high pressure to participate in smoking behavior. The impact of smoking will not only affect the health of children and adolescents today, but also their later health status in adulthood. Children who start smoking at a young age are at higher risk of nicotine addiction than those who start in adulthood. Over time, this condition leads to continued cigarette consumption with age.

Objective To describe smoking behavior in school-aged children in Indonesia.

Methods This was a descriptive study using secondary data from The 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in Indonesia. A sample of 7,582 school-aged children (13-15 years) was selected for this study. The study variables were age, sex, spending money, smoking status, age when they first started smoking, number of days of smoking within the last 30 days, average number of cigarettes per day, electric cigarette use, accessibility to electric cigarettes, and information source on electric cigarettes.

Results The largest age group in this study was 14 years old (18.21%). Most subjects were female (57.49%). One-third (2,546 children; 33.57%) of the children have tried or experimented with cigarette smoking. Out of those, 722 children (9.52%) started smoking at the age of 12-13 years and 468 children (6.17%) consumed an average of 1 cigarette per day. Two-thirds of the children were already familiar with e-cigarettes (n=6,061 or 79.94%). The e-cigarettes were obtained from other people (8.16%) and information on e-cigarettes were mostly obtained from peers (8.19%).

Conclusion a third of school-aged children in Indonesia have tried or experimented with cigarette smoking. Most of the information on cigarette smoking come from their peers.
Recurrent impending thyroid storm in a girl with Graves’ disease: a case report
Authors: Novina Novina , Putri Nisa Hermina , Pramudani Nadia , Faisal Faisal
Published: January 2024

Thyroid storm is an acute, life-threatening, hypermetabolic state in children with thyrotoxicosis. Before the thyroid storm occurs, the patient falls into a “warning stage” called impending thyroid storm. Rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment of an impending thyroid storm are crucial to prevent further life-threatening impacts. We describe a pediatric patient who experienced two episodes of impending thyroid storm with negative COVID-19 tests during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hubungan Terapi Asam Valproat dengan Peningkatan Berat Badan pada Anak Epilepsi di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh
Authors: Afrianingsih Syari Afrianingsih , Anidar Anidar , Thaib T.M. , Darussalam Dora , Dimiati Herlina , Amna Eka Yunita
Published: January 2024

Latar belakang. Epilepsi merupakan salah satu penyebab peningkatan morbiditas yang secara signifikan menurunkan kualitas hidup pada populasi anak di seluruh dunia. Terapi asam valproat sebagai anti-epilepsi jangka panjang untuk mencegah serangan berulang. Pemberian asam valproat dapat memberikan efek menambah nafsu makan dan meningkatkan berat badan pasien.Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi asam valproat dengan peningkatan berat badan anak epilepsi setelah tiga dan enam bulan terapi berdasarkan kelompok usia dan jenis kelamin.Metode. Studi ini dilakukan di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh dengan desain potong lintang. Evaluasi kenaikan berat badan dilakukan pada bulan ke-3 dan ke-6 setelah pemberian terapi asam valproat.Hasil. Sebanyak 70 subjek pasien epilepsi yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dengan rerata usia empat tahun delapan bulan didominasi jenis kelamin perempuan (54,3%). Terjadi peningkatan berat badan setelah tiga bulan terapi dengan dosis asam valproat 20-25 mg/kgBB dengan p = 0,002 dan terjadi peningkatan berat badan setelah enam bulan terapi dengan p = <0,001 pada kelompok usia. Kesimpulan. Hubungan terapi asam valproat dan peningkatan berat badan hanya signifikan pada setelah enam bulan terapi berdasarkan kelompok umur. Dengan demikian, peningkatan berat badan adalah hal yang normal sesuai dengan pertambahan usia anak.
Rapid Nucleic Acid Test pada Kasus Faringitis yang Disebabkan oleh Bakteri Group A Streptococcus
Authors: Pinem Rika Febriana , Arfini Febi , Azzahra Zaenab , Prasetyo Dimas Seto
Published: January 2024

Latar belakang. Faringitis streptokokal akut adalah salah satu infeksi saluran napas atas yang sering menyerang anak usia 5- 15 tahun. Insidensinya sangat tinggi di Indonesia, sekitar 20% pada rentang usia di atas, dan 10-15% pada usia dewasa (>15 tahun). Komplikasi sering berupa abses peritonsilar, glomerulonefritis pasca infeksi, atau penyakit jantung rematik, apabila penanganan tidak tepat dapat menyebabkan kematian.Tujuan. Menilai Rapid Nucleic Acid Test sebagai alat diagnosis pasien suspek faringitis.Metode. Penelusuran pada database elektronik, yaitu Pubmed, Embase, dan ProQuest dengan kata kunci “pharyngitis” “AND” “Nucleic Acid Amplification Test”.Hasil. Keenam penelitian yang masuk dalam pembelajaran Laporan Kasus Berbasis Bukti ini memiliki nilai sensistifitas cukup baik, yaitu >95%, kecuali oleh Hashavya S dkk (79%). Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pemeriksaan ini dapat diaplikasikan secara klinis.Kesimpulan. Rapid Nucleic Acid Tests digunakan sebagai alat uji diagnostik pasien suspek Group A Streptococcal faringitis, cenderung lebih mudah serta hasil didapatkan lebih cepat jika dibandingkan dengan kultur.
Cointegration FDI to Economy Growth
Authors: Sudibyo Ivan
Published: January 2024

The contribution of foreign direct investment to economic growth is perhaps one of the most studied topics in academic research over the past five decades. However, few studies have examined both the short-term and long-term effects of this impact on developing and emerging markets, particularly during times of economic uncertainty including the financial crisis. This paper examines the relevant quantitative evidence on the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) and outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) on economic growth by the regression method and the Johansen cointegration test.
Para onde foram as andorinhas? Cinema indígena como estratégia de ensino das mudanças climáticas
Authors: Freire Diniz Janelene , Henrich de Barba Clarides
Published: January 2024

Trata-se de um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado vinculado ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Escolar da Universidade Federal de Rondônia. O presente texto tem por objetivo relatar uma intervenção a partir do filme Para onde foram as andorinhas?, protagonizado por indígenas do Parque do Xingu, produzida pelos Institutos Socioambiental e Catitu. A produção apresenta as consequências vivenciadas pelos povos que habitam o Parque, decorrentes de mudanças climáticas resultantes das práticas insustentáveis realizadas no seu entorno. Posteriormente à exposição do filme, realizaram-se rodas de conversa para refletir coletivamente sobre seu conteúdo. Participaram da proposta oito estudantes das licenciaturas em Biologia e em Química e sete servidores do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Rondônia, do Campus de Guajará-Mirim. Os resultados apontaram que, no ensino da Educação Ambiental, o cinema indígena suscita reflexões e contribui para a construção de uma consciência ecológica, em prol de um mundo mais sustentável.
Arborização urbana como estratégia de educação ambiental no contexto de emergência climática no município da cidade de Maputo
Authors: Buce Cláudia Adélia , Cossa Eugenia Flora Rosa , Kataoka Adriana Massaê , Giloni-Lima Patricia Carla
Published: January 2024

A presente pesquisa teve por objetivo investigar os aspectos relativos à emergência climática em uma ação de arborização urbana na cidade de Maputo, Moçambique. A investigação adotou a abordagem qualitativa por meio de entrevista semiestruturada, análise documental e observação direta como instrumentos de pesquisa. O corpo técnico do Conselho Municipal do referido município foi entrevistado, aanálise documental focalizou as mídias e a observação ocorreu na área do plantio das mudas durante essa ação.As análises identificaram grande fragilidade no que diz respeito a articulação com a emergência climática e sensibilização ambiental. A importância da arborização urbana na visão dos técnicos se restringiu aos serviços ecossistêmicos prestados, notadamente o microclima.Devido à gravidade e urgência que impõe a emergência climática, consideramos que ações dessa natureza se configuram como importantesoportunidades de inserção de discussões a respeito de problemas socioambientais.
ameaça da emergência climática para os polinizadores:
Authors: Pereira Ingenchki Fernanda Nara , Valentin Mariana Isabeli , Satsuki Sekine Elizabete , Orth Ritter Antiqueira Lia Maris
Published: January 2024

Além da comprovada alteração nas populações de animais polinizadores em decorrência do uso excessivo de pesticidas, estão sendo evidenciadas mudanças ambientais consideráveis levandoà emergências climáticas. As chuvas e fenômenos climáticos imprevisíveis alteram a vegetação, provocando mudanças nos padrões comportamentais e temporais de muitos polinizadores, adaptados à determinadas condições ambientais, alterando as interações ecológicas e a disponibilidade do serviço ecossistêmico da polinização. Apesar das evidências, parte da população ainda possui objeções sobre os impactos do aquecimento global, evidenciando que o tema não é devidamente tratado no Ensino. A proposta idealizada neste trabalho é a utilização da abordagem Ciência Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS), por meio de uma proposta interdisciplinar contemplando o tema das mudanças climáticas sobre a diversidade de animais polinizadores, trazendo à tona a importância da biodiversidade para o ser humano.
Mudanças climáticas e responsabilidade:
Authors: Bueno Pedro Henrique , Cordeiro Thainá Marcella , Vismara Lilian de Souza , Morais Josmaria Lopes de
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar a produção de diálogos em grupos focais desenvolvidos durante um curso de extensão remoto em Educação Ambiental. A questão norteadora apresentada neste recorte de pesquisa é: O que dizem os participantes da pesquisa sobre a(s) responsabilidade(s) para controlar as mudanças climáticas? Participaram dos grupos focais acadêmicos e egressos em Licenciatura de uma universidade pública A abordagem metodológica foi de natureza qualitativa do tipo exploratória descritiva. Os dados foram construídos a partir da transcrição dos diálogos desenvolvidos em grupos focais. Foi utilizado a Análise de Conteúdo e os entendimentos que emergiram dos diálogos nos levaram a entender que os participantes atribuíram o combate às mudanças climáticas como sendo de responsabilidade do Estado, da universidade e da sociedade.
Percepção de gestores sobre as mudanças climáticas e a vulnerabilidade socioambiental nos parques nacionais brasileiros
Authors: Sereia Diesse Aparecida de Oliveira , Rodrigues Karlen , Fischer Erich Arnold
Published: January 2024

As áreas protegidas são reconhecidas como um dos únicos locais adequados para a conservação da biodiversidade e mitigação das mudanças climáticas. Este estudo tem como objetivo investigar as percepções dos gestores de Parques Nacionais Brasileiros, abordando questões ambientais, vulnerabilidades decorrentes das mudanças climáticas e identificando os principais conflitos socioambientais enfrentados na gestão dessas áreas. Para a coleta dos dados, um questionário semiestruturado foi enviado para gestores de todo o Brasil. As respostas foram avaliadas com base na análise de conteúdo. Os resultados proporcionaram uma visão abrangente e representativa das percepções dos gestores e podem servir como subsídio para a elaboração de ações de Educação Ambiental crítica e participação social.
Mudança climática e os riscos de um futuro ecofascista em O Conto da Aia
Authors: Klanovicz Jo , Ramos Ana Clara dos Santos
Published: January 2024

Buscamos refletir sobre a contribuição d’O Conto da Aia, de Margaret Atwood (1985) e de suas literariedades para a reflexão sobre os riscos políticos e sociais que a mudança climática pode gerar, tais como a emergência de um regime político ecofascista. Fazemos apontamentos sobre o livro publicado em 1985 e da série iniciada em 2017, prestando atenção na natureza de cada uma das produções. Entendemos a obra como um produto de cultura da mídia e como um texto ambiental que pode ser interpretado a partir de uma leitura que articula análise histórica e ecocrítica, no contexto contemporâneo de ecoansiedade. A obra permite perceber como produções culturais podem ser importantes meios para perceber como o tema da mudança climática e da crise ambiental têm gerado metáforas sobre os riscos da mudança climática no passado e no presente e suas consequências sociopolíticas.
Pesquisa-ação crítico-colaborativa com ênfase na Educação ambiental e Mudanças Climáticas
Authors: Obara Ana Tiyomi , Affonso Ana Lúcia Suriani , Kovalski Mara Luciane , De Poletto Rodrigo de Souza
Published: January 2024

O presente projeto de extensão tem como objetivo principal estabelecer um trabalho de pesquisa-ação crítico-colaborativa em rede, entre os membros do Grupo de Estudo, Pesquisa e Disseminação do Ensino de Ciências e Biologia e da Educação Ambiental (Seminare) da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), formado por professores, graduandos e pós-graduandos, e professores de outras universidades públicas do Paraná, tendo como temática integradora “Educação Ambiental e Mudanças Climáticas”. Nos dois primeiros anos do projeto, os participantes trabalharam três metas principais: 1. Diagnóstico das concepções e práticas de “Educação Ambiental e Mudanças Climáticas”; 2. Realização de eventos, estudos e discussões; 3. Contextos, problemáticas e intervenções em espaços diversos. A análise das ações e reflexões indicam que os participantes do projeto e o público beneficiário ampliaram de forma crítica suas concepções e práticas em relação à crise climática.
Blockchain Technology in Financial Transactions under Sharia Banking Practice
Authors: Wati Aprilia Candra Purnama , Yazid Muhammad
Published: January 2024

This research explores the potential impact of blockchain technology on fincancial transactions in Islamic banking, addressing challenges related to security, transparency, and efficiency. Employing a multifaceted approach, the study assesses the benefits of blockchain in Islamic finance through literature reviews and empirical investigations. Notably, blockchain enhances the security of financial transactions by leveraging robust cryptocurrency and decentralized consensus mechanisms, thereby mitigating fraud and manipulation risks. Additionally, blockchain facilitates currency exchange, a critical aspect of Islamic banking, ensuring transparency and adherence to Sharia standards. The research identifies increased efficiency in Sharia banking operations as a key advantage of blockchain technology, attributing it to the automated processes that reduce organizational costs and transaction processing times. Furthermore, blockchain enables more streamlined cross-border transactions, reduces reliance on external entities, and enhances market liquidity. Despite these benefits, the study emphasizes certain challenges in implementing blockchain in Islamic banking, such as the need for youth education, establishing a robust infrastructure, and gaining community trust in new technologies. Successful integration requires collaboration among Sharia banking organizations, regulators, and stakeholders, with clear guidelines and a deep understanding of blockchain innovation. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for unlocking the full potential of blockchain in enhancing the security, transparency, and efficiency of monetary transactions within Islamic finance.
Ibn ‘Arabī on Divine Atemporality and Temporal Presentism
Authors: Lala Ismail
Published: January 2024

Muḥyī al-Dīn ibn ‘Arabī (d. 638/1240) is arguably the most influential philosophical mystic in Islam. He is also a presentist. This paper responds to the arguments of contemporary philosophers, Norman Kretzmann, William Lane Craig, Garrett DeWeese, and Alan Padgett, who argue that divine atemporality and temporal presentism are incompatible, through the temporal ontology of Ibn ‘Arabī. Ibn ‘Arabī asserts that all entities in the universe are loci of manifestation of God’s most beautiful Names. These divine Names constitute sensible reality. The principal response of Ibn ‘Arabī to the arguments of contemporary scholars is that the divine Names as they are manifested in the cosmos cannot be conflated with the divine Names as they are in themselves, which, in turn, cannot be conflated with God in His numinous essence. This allows him to simultaneously maintain the atemporality of God and temporal presentism.
Cash Economy and Store-Bought Food Biases in Food Security Assessments of Inuit Nunangat
Authors: Naylor Angus W. , Kenny Tiff-Annie , Furgal Chris , Warltier Duncan W. , Little Matthew
Published: January 2024

Researchers, community organisations, and Inuit leaders increasingly question the suitability of methods to assess the prevalence of food insecurity in Inuit Nunangat (the Inuit homeland in Canada). Of particular contention is the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM), applied in modified form as part of Health Canada’s nationwide Canadian Community Health (CCHS) and Aboriginal Peoples Surveys. The 18-question HFSSM is the primary survey tool used by the Government of Canada to assess food security prevalence, yet the Module asks only about the affordability of store-bought foods (also termed ‘market foods’ elsewhere in literature) when collecting data to designate food security status. This is despite communities in Inuit Nunangat having complex ‘dual’ or ‘mixed’ food systems and foodways: relying on foods harvested from ancestral lands (country foods) in combination with store-bought foods to sustain mixed cash-subsistence economies and diets. Sourcing country foods requires money for the purchase of equipment and machinery. However, they also have numerous access and availability criteria dictated by non-financial factors. In this paper, we explore the problem of the monetary bias (the focus on an individual or household’s ability to purchase foods) in the HFSSM and discuss the knock-on effects of using monetary metrics as the sole means of measuring and monitoring food security in dual food environments. We contend that relying on monetary access as a measure presents an incomplete picture of the reality of food insecurity in Inuit Nunangat. Presently, there is little consideration of the nuance of social norms and cultural values that govern dual food systems or the importance of less tangible non-financial factors that might affect food access (e.g. knowledge of where and how to harvest and maintain machinery, suitable environmental conditions for travel, conducive harvest regulations, social relationships, and ecological stability). Ultimately, this contributes to restricted policy-level understandings of what it means to ensure stable, culturally adequate, and just food systems, and limits self-determination in northern food environments.