bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMERIKSAAN GOLONGAN DARAH DALAM RANGKA HARI KARTINI DI STIKES BORNEO CENDEKIA MEDIKA
Authors: Ngazizah Febri Nur
Published: November 2021

Darah merupakan cairan tubuh terdapat di dalam sistem peredaran darah tertutup dan sangat penting untuk kelangsungan hidup manusia. Pemeriksaan golongan darah ABO dilakukan untuk menentukan jenis golongan darah pada manusia. Penentuan golongan darah ABO pada umumnya dengan menggunakan metode Slide. Metode ini didasarkan pada prinsip reaksi antara aglutinogen (antigen) pada permukaan eritrosit dengan aglutinin yang terdapat dalam serum/plasma yang membentuk aglutinasi atau gumpalan . Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui golongan darah mahasiswa Stikes Borneo Cendekia Medika. Dari data hasil menunjukkan pemeriksaan golongan darah menggunakan serum sebagai reagen pada golongan darah A didapatkan hasil positif pada jenis kelamin laki-laki 16 orang sedangkan jenis kelamin perempuan 9 orang. Golongan darah B didapatkan hasil positif pada jenis kelamin laki-laki 26 orang sedangkan jenis kelamin perempuan 18 orang. Golongan darah AB didapatkan hasil positif pada jenis kelamin laki-laki 10 orang sedangkan jenis kelamin perempuan 12 orang, kemudian Golongan darah O didapatkan hasil positif pada jenis kelamin laki-laki 14 orang sedangkan jenis kelamin perempuan 19 orang.Kata Kunci: golongan darah, aglutinasi, ABO
PEMERIKSAAN TEKANAN DARAH, GULA DARAH, ASAM URAT, KOLESTEROL GRATIS DALAM RANGKA HARI KESETIAKAWANAN SOSIAL NASIONAL
Authors: Wahyuningsih Risa
Published: November 2021

Pemeriksaan kesehatan sangat penting dilakukan, untuk mengetahui status kesehatan seseorang. Pemeriksaan kesehatan yang dilakukan diantaranya, tekanan darah, gula darah, asam urat dan kolesterol. Peningkatan kualitas kesehatan di Pangkalan Bun perlu dilakukan dengan membangun kesadaran dan peningkatan edukasi kepada masyarakat. Masyarakat dengan penyakit seperti hipertensi, diabetes dan lain-lain perlu melakukan kontrol kesehatan secara teratur ke pusat kesehatan terdekat mengingat penyakit tersebut membutuhkan pengelolaan dan tata laksana yang termonitor secara berkala.Kata kunci: asam urat, kolesterol, darah
PELATIHAN KADER PENGENDALIAN PENYAKIT HIPERTENSI PADA MASYARAKAT DI DESA PANGKALAN TIGA
Authors: Lestari Lieni
Published: November 2021

Pendahuluan: Penyakit hipertensi di Indonesia pada tahun 2010 menduduki urutan ke tujuh dari 10 besar penyakit terbanyak rawat inap se-Indonesia. Adapun prosentase sepuluh penyakit terbesar tersebut sebagai berikut : diare dan gastritis (21,5%), demam berdarah dengue (17,7%), demam tifoid dan paratifoid (12,3%), penyakit kehamilan dan persalinan (12,2%), dispepsia (7,4%), cedera (6,5%), hipertensi esensial (5,9%), cidera intrakranial (5,8%), infeksi saluran nafas bagian atas (5,4%), pneumonia (5,1%). Penyakit darah tinggi atau hipertensi adalah suatu keadaan dimana seseorang mengalami peningkatan tekanan darah diatas normal yang di tujukan oleh angka sistolic (bagian atas) dan diastole (angka bawah) pada pemeriksaan tensi darah menggunakan alat ukur tekanan darah baik yang berupa cuff air raksa ataupun alat digital. Metode: Jenis pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan adalah pelatihan kader pengendalian hipertensi pada masyarakat di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Pangkalan Tiga.  Pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan pada hari Jumat, 9 Juni 2017 jam 08.00 WIB. Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini menggunakan metode ceramah untuk pemaparan materi dan demonstrasi untuk mempraktekkan pengukuran tekanan darah. Tujuan: Kader (peserta) dapat memahami tentang hipertensi dan cara mengukur tekanan darah. Perlunya pelatihan kader untuk pengendalian penyakit penyakit Diabetes mellitus, DHF dan lainnnya. Kata kunci      : Kader, Hipertensi, Masyarakat
PEMERIKSAAN ASAM URAT DAN KOLESTEROL DI LAPAS PANGKALAN BUN
Authors: Wahyuningsih Risa
Published: November 2021

Adanya penyakit Asam urat dan kolesterol banyak diderita oleh masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penyuluhan dan melakukan pemeriksaan kadar asam urat dan kolesterol. Hasil penelitian diketahui pria peminum kopi ringan peningkatan asam urat sebanyak 11 orang sedangan peminum kopi ringan peningkatan asam urat sebanyak 9 orang. Pria peminum kopi ringan peningkatan kolesterol sebanyak 29 sedangkan peminum kopi ringan peningkatan asam urat sebanyak 14 orang.Kata Kunci: kopi, asam urat, kolesterol
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PASIEN DIARE TERHADAP SWAMEDIKASI DAN RASIONALITAS OBAT DI APOTEK KELURAHAN MENDAWAI KOTA PANGKALAN BUN
Authors: Pratiwi Bella Patria , Jaluri Poppy Dwi Citra , Irawan Yogie
Published: November 2021

Swamedikasi merupakan salah satu bagian dari perawatan diri. Swamedikasi diartikan dengan memilih dan menggunakan obat-obatan oleh seorang individu untuk mengobati penyakit yang diderita atau mengurangi gejala tanpa pengawasan medis. Swamedikasi biasanya dilakukan untuk mengobati gejala-gejala penyakit ringan seperti diare, pusing, maag, batuk dan lain-lain. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi, rasionalitas penggunaan obat dan hubungan antara usia, pekerjaan, jenis kelamin, pendidikan terakhir dengan tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei cross sectional dengan sampel penelitian pada pasien diare yang akan melakukan swamedikasi sebanyak 207 responden dari tiga apotek yang berada di Kelurahan Mendawai Pangkalan Bun. Responden berusia 18-59 tahun dan dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui pengisian kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Data dianalisis dengan uji Chi-square menggunakan Statistical Product and Servicer Solution (SPSS) versi 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi pasien 40,1% tergolong baik, 56,5% tergolong sedang, dan 3,4% tergolong buruk. Rasionalitas penggunaan obat 63% rasional dan 37% tidak rasional. Berdasarkan hasil uji Chi-square, tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi dipengaruhi faktor demografi yaitu usia dengan nilai (0,016), pendidikan terakhir dengan nilai (0,000), dan pekerjaan dengan nilai (0,000). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa mayoritas tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi terdapat pengaruh hubungan terhadap faktor demografi yaitu pada faktor usia, pendidikan terakhir dan pekerjaan. Kata Kunci: Swamedikasi, Apotek, Pengetahuan, Rasionalitas penggunaan obat, Pangkalan Bun
PELATIHAN PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP MAHASISWA SMAN 1 SUKAMARA
Authors: Oktarina Jenny
Published: November 2021

Kehidupan remaja merupakan kehidupan yang sangat menentukan bagi kehidupan masa depan mereka selanjutnya. Pada tahun 2010 jumlah remaja usia 10-19 tahun di Indonesia sebesar 43.548.576 jiwa atau 18,33 % dari total jumlah penduduk Indonesia yang mencapai 237.641.326 jiwa. Hal ini berarti bahwa seperlima penduduk indonesia adalah remaja berusia 10-19 tahun (Badan Pusat Statistik, 2010). Melihat jumlahnya yang sangat besar, remaja juga mempunyai permasalahan yang kompleks seiring dengan masa transisi yang dialami remaja. Masalah yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian khusus seperti masalah perilaku seks pranikah, NAPZA (Narkotika, Psikotropika dan Zat Adiktif) dan HIV/AIDS (Wahyuni dan Rahmadewi, 2011). World Health Organization (WHO) memperlihatkan bahwa semakin meningkat pula aktivitas seksual di antara kaum muda di kawasan Asia-Pasifik. Hasil RISKESDAS tahun 2010 diketahui bahwa Indonesia termasuk negara dengan persentase pernikahan. Metode tanya jawab dan ceramah, digunakan pada saat pemberian pendidikan kesehatn reproduksi. Metode  demonstrasi  dan  latihan,  digunakan  pada  saat  menyampaikan materi konsuling.Evaluasi hasil praktik konseling menggunakan pedoman evaluasi yang sudah disiapkan sebelumnya. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dapat disimpulkan baik. Hal ini dibuktikan dari hasil praktik peserta. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi praktik, para peserta dapat melakukan konseling dengan baik. Pada pelatihan ini melakukan pendidikan kesehatan reproduksi yang diaplikasikan dalam bentuk konseling teman sebaya. Hal ini dilakukan dengan tujuan mengetahui kemampuan para peserta melakukan konseling sebagai bentuk evaluasi dilakukan semua peserta untuk mengukur kemampuan sebelumnya belum pernah  dipraktikan  sama  sekali. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dapat dijadikan sebagai sarana untuk meningkatkan keterampilan, pengembangan kreativitas, dan menambah wawasan serta pengetahuan tentang kesehatan reproduksi serta kemampuan dalam melakukan konseling sebaya. Konseling sebaya diyakini dapat menjadi salah satu cara mengatasi masalah remaja yang kompleks. Setelah pelatihan berakhir diharapkan peserta yang telah memperoleh pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi dan keterampilan konseling sebaya dapat mentransfer pengetahuan dan mempraktekkan ilmu yang sudah didapat sehingga bermanfaat buat teman sebaya. Kata Kunci : Pendidikan, Kesehatan Reproduksi, Pengetahuan, Sikap
UJI ANTIBAKTERI BAWANG DAYAK (Eleutherine palmifolia(L) Merr) SECARA INFUSA TERHADAP BAKTERI Eschericia coli
Authors: Ramadhani Indah Herlisya , Ngazizah Febri Nur , Khasanah Nur Aini Hidayah
Published: November 2021

Salah satu tanaman yang dapat digunakan untuk antibakteri adalah bawang dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.), merupakan tanaman herbal Kalimantan yang memiliki kandungan senyawa kimia flavonoid, alkaloid, glikosida, fenolik, kuinon, steroid, dan tannin. Senyawa tersebut memiliki kemampuan menghambat dan mematikan aktivitas bakteri. Salah satunya adalah bakteri Escherichia coli. E. coli biasanya hidup di usus manusia dan hewan. Uji antibakteri E. palmifolia dilakukan secara infusa menggunakan pelarut air. Metode ini dilakukan dengan cara menyari simplisia pada suhu 90°C selama 15 menit. Selanjutnya membuat variasi konsentrasi infusa 100%, 50%, 25%, 12,5%, 6,25%. Pengujian dengan zona hambat infusa E. palmifolia terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri E. coli dilakukan dengan metode difusi menggunakan kertas cakram, adanya zona hambat ditandai dengan daerah bening di sekitar cakram. Hasil penelitian menunjukan infusa E. palmifolia mempunyai aktivitas menghambat bakteri E. coli dengan diameter zona hambat masing- masing konsentrasi 100%= 0,94 mm, 50% = 0,9 mm, 25% = 0,82 mm, 12,5% = 0,8 mm dan 6,25%= 0,3 mm. Konsentarasi 100% memiliki diameter zona hambat tertinggi dibandingkan dengan konsentasi lainnya. Hal ini menandakan bahwa aktivitas antibakteri pada konsentrasi 100% pada infusa simplisia E. palmifolia lebih tinggi yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri E. coli meskipun perbandingan nilai nya tidak jauh berbeda dengan konsentrasi lainnya.Kata Kunci : E. palmifolia, E. coli, Zona Hambat
GAMBARAN KADAR SGPT ( SERUM GLUTAMIC PYRUVIC TRANSAMINASE ) PADA PEROKOK AKTIF DI USIA 17 - 25 TAHUN DENGAN LAMA MEROKOK < 10 TAHUN
Authors: Wicaksana Kresna Latafodes , Riky Riky , Khasanah Nur Aini Hidayah
Published: November 2021

Data WHO (World Health Organization) Indonesia menduduki peringkat ketiga sebagai negara perokok terbanyak. Rokok adalah hasil olahan tembakau dan dalam sebatang rokok mengandung 4000 bahan kimia yang sangat berbahaya dan tiga kandungan rokok yang paling berbahaya adalah tar, nikotin, dan karbon monoksida. Paparan asap rokok terus menerus menimbulkan berbagai penyakit seperti kerusakan fungsi hati. Hati merupakan organ penting yang berfungsi untuk melakukan proses metabolisme dan detoksifikasi. Kerusakan hati dapat diketahui dengan meningkatnya kadar SGPT dalam aliran darah. SGPT merupakan enzim yang banyak ditemukan pada sel hati serta efektif untuk mendiagnosis destruksi hepatoseluler. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar SGPT perokok aktif pada usia 17 - 25 tahun dengan lama merokok <10 tahun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan desain penelitian Croos Sectional. Tekhnik pengambilan sampel adalah purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan 11 sampel memiliki kadar SGPT yang normal termasuk perokok ringan – sedang dan 4 sampel yang mengalami peningkatan kadar SGPT yang termasuk kedalam kategori perokok berat. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan gambaran kadar SGPT perokok aktif pada usia 17 – 25 tahun dengan lama merokok <10 tahun bahwa perokok aktif dalam kategori ringan hingga sedang berada dalam batas normal, sedangkan perokok aktif kategori berat mengalami peningkatan kadar SGPT.Kata Kunci : kadar SGPT, perokok aktif, usia 17 – 25 tahun, lama merokok < 10 tahun
Burnout of Sri Lankan Prison Officers: Exploring the Prevalence and Correlates
Authors: Wijegoonewardene Nimali , Vidanapathirana Janaki
Published: November 2021

Background: High work demands and low work resources predispose employees to occupational burnout. Burnout of Sri Lankan prison officers has not been studied previously. Prison guards and prison rehabilitation officers are the staff categories who come into regular and direct contact with prison inmates. Aim: The study aimed to describe the prevalence of burnout and its three sub-domains in Sri Lankan prison officers and to explore the personal and work-related correlates of their burnout. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was carried out in 2017, among 1803 prison officers including 1683 prison guards and 120 prison rehabilitation officers working in 32 prison institutions island-wide. Prison guards were selected using multi-stage stratified sampling, while all the eligible Rehabilitation Officers were included. Self-administered, translated and validated Sinhala version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey and a self-developed questionnaire on correlates were used for collecting data. Results: The response rate was 98.53%. Majority of the participants were male (88%) and currently married (80.6%). True prevalence of burnout was 31.1% (95%CI:22.1-40.1). More than one third (37.8% - 95%CI:28.3–47.3) were suffering from diminished personal accomplishment, while over one fourth were suffering from emotional exhaustion (28.6% - 95%CI:19.7–37.5) and depersonalization (26.9% - 95%CI:18.2–35.6). Feeling overburdened by housework (OR–3.9,95%CI:1.6-9.3), working in closed prisons (OR–5.4,95%CI:1.3–21.7), remand prisons (OR–4.9,95%CI:1.2–19.3) and work camps (OR–6.7,95%CI:1.6–28.4), perceived difficulty in shift work (OR–2.4,95%CI:1.4–4.0) and in taking leave (OR–2.8,95%CI:1.5–5.4), work overload (OR–2.1,95%CI:1.1–3.7), poor relationship with colleagues (OR–10.6,95%CI:1.1–103.3) and with families of inmates (OR–4.7,95%CI:1.4–16.0), poor welfare facilities (OR–3.8,95%CI:1.6–8.7) and job dissatisfaction (OR:14.3,95%CI:4.4–46.8) were associated with a higher risk for burnout. Conclusion: Burnout among prison officers is a significant issue requiring prompt interventions including basic and in-service trainings focusing on stress management.
Instructors' Conceptions of Reflective Learning: A Phenomenographic Study
Authors: Bailie Addisu Leyew , Gebre Engida H. , O’Neill Kevin
Published: November 2021

Reflective learning has been considered an important learning experience in higher education because of its value for personal and professional self. Despite the potential benefits, there is diverse interpretation of the meaning and process of reflective learning. Theoretical frameworks and models that purport to explain what it entails abound; however, there is a dearth of research that explores conceptions from the perspective of instructors. This study examined university instructors’ conceptions of reflective learning in the context of education courses. Semi-structured interviews were employed to collect data from 32 instructors who consented to participate. The interviews were transcribed, segmented, coded and compared. Our phenomenographic analysis resulted in four qualitatively different conceptions of reflective learning: critical engagement with content, improving professional practice, identity development, and developing critical consciousness. The study has implications for faculty development and research on reflective learning.
The review of the financial strategies of Polish wood-industry companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
Authors: Biernacka Justyna
Published: November 2021

The review of the financial strategies of Polish wood-industry companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The paper focuses on the analysis of the financing strategies of wood industry enterprises listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2018 - 2020. This paper examines three main values characterising company's financing strategy: equity capital share in total capital, equity capital share in fixed assets and long-term debt share in total debt. The data for calculations was taken from publicly available quarterly financial statements of analysed entities from 1st quarter of 2018 to 3rd quarter of 2020. The analysis showed that moderate financing strategy was used by Biofactory and KLON companies and an aggressive strategy was used by Standrew. KPPD financing strategy was not possible to clearly define due to the high volatility of values of examined ratios and depend on the considered period. The highest variability in the structure of foreign capital was observed in KLON - in this company the highest level of long-term debt was observed (above 70% of total debt).
Malignant Melanoma
Authors: Abdalla Mazin
Published: November 2021

A review of malignant melanima including epidemiology, risk factors, molecular and immune mechanisms, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, subtypes, dermatoscopy, histology, treatment, prognosis and prevention. Key words: malignant melanoma
O PROCESSO PSICOTERAPÊUTICO PSICODINÂMICO DE UM MENINO COM SINTOMAS INTERNALIZANTES: UMA ANÁLISE COM BASE NO CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY Q-SET
Authors: Freitas Maiara Castro de , Carvalho Cibele , Ramires Vera Regina Röhnelt
Published: November 2021

Problemas internalizantes são frequentes em crianças, mas os ingredientes ativos que tornam uma psicoterapia efetiva são ainda pobremente compreendidos. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o processo terapêutico psicodinâmico de um menino em idade escolar que apresentava sintomas internalizantes, cujo tratamento foi interrompido após 22 meses. Os participantes foram o paciente e sua terapeuta. O Child Psychotherapy Q-Setfoi utilizado para analisar o processo terapêutico. Os resultados mostraram as características da relação terapeuta-paciente e suas transformações. Fatores como conflitos familiares, aliança terapêutica com os pais, limitação da capacidade de mentalização do menino, contratransferência, habilidades e ajustamento da terapeuta ao paciente tiveram impacto no processo terapêutico, contribuindo para o desfecho observado. Para elucidar questões em aberto acerca da efetividade e mecanismos de mudança da psicoterapia psicodinâmica, e para estabelecimento de uma base de evidências consistente, é imprescindível que se conheça, de fato, o que ocorre e como ocorre no setting clínico.
A LETRA E A ESCRITA A NÃO SE LEREM
Authors: Almeida Ricardo Monteiro Guedes de
Published: November 2021

O conceito de letra convoca uma discussão sobre a prática da interpretação psicanalítica. Assim, objetivamos realizar um percurso sobre a letra e a hipótese lacaniana de que o escrito não é para ser lido. Recorremos a um estudo teórico no qual, primeiramente, versamos sobre o significante e a letra, tal como Lacan propôs no texto A instância da letra no inconsciente ou a razão desde Freud. Posteriormente, aprofundamos na distinção entre esses dois conceitos, visando ao Seminário, Livro 18. Por fim, discutimos a afirmação de Lacan sobre a impossibilidade da leitura do escrito. Considerando o papel que a letra e a função do escrito assumem no campo do gozo e no alcance de uma análise, concluímos que a letra não é só distinta do significante como também corresponde a uma escrita que está no real, representando, assim, a incidência de um limite do sentido e da própria interpretação.
Mass Spectrometry (Imaging) for Detection and Identification of Cyclic AMPs: Focus on Human Neutrophil Peptides (HNPs)
Authors: Berghmans Eline , Baggerman Geert
Published: November 2021

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are known best for their role in innate immunity against bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. However, not only are they showing increasing promise as potential antimicrobial drug candidates, recently, it has been reported that certain AMPs also show a cytotoxic effect against cancer cells. Their possible antitumor effect could make AMPs interesting candidate cancer biomarkers and a possible lead for new anticancer therapy. Due to their cyclic structure, detection and identification of AMPs is challenging, however, mass spectrometry (imaging; MSI) has been shown as a powerful tool for visualization and identification of (unknown) cyclic AMPs. In this chapter, we will discuss how mass spectrometry (imaging), combined with the use of electron-transfer dissociation (ETD) as fragmentation technique, can be used as a reliable method to identify AMPs in their native cyclic state. Using this approach, we have previously detected and identified human neutrophil peptides (HNPs) as important AMPs in cancer, of which a detailed bacterial, viral and cancer-related overview will be presented.
Teledermatology in the Control of Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review
Authors: Joshi Tejas , Ren Vicky
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) include a group of about 20 illnesses that have garnered relatively little attention, despite their ability to inflict significant suffering and disability. Skin neglected tropical diseases (sNTDs) are a subset of NTDs that present with cutaneous manifestations and are well known for their ability to generate stigma and promote poverty. Teledermatology (TD) represents a potential method to control sNTDs.

Objective: We sought to analyze the potential for TD to ease the burden of sNTDs.

Methods: We performed a systematic literature search using the Texas Medical Center Library One Search, which scans 167 databases, including Embase, PubMed, and Scopus. We included all original investigations published after 2011 that assessed the impact of TD intervention in the control of one or more sNTDs. We excluded studies not written in English and studies that did not perform any outcome analyses.

Results: 20 studies met our search criteria, and 18 expressed positive attitudes towards TD. Overall, we found that TD may be a sustainable, cost-effective strategy for expanding access to care for individuals afflicted with sNTDs. However, poor image quality, lack of access to further diagnostic tests, and ethical, legal, and cultural issues pose as barriers to TD utilization.

Conclusion: TD may be helpful in achieving control of sNTDs but has its limitations. An integrated approach, which employs TD in conjunction with other strategies, represents a realistic path for alleviating sNTDs.
EFEITO DA FISIOTERAPIA DERMATO FUNCIONAL NA SATISFAÇÃO CORPORAL FEMININA
Authors: De Medeiros Letícia Brito , Dantas Jardelina Hermecina , Santos Luana Brito dos , Pereira Alianny Raphaely Rodrigues , Dantas Diego De Sousa
Published: November 2021

Introdução: A preocupação com a beleza e o corpo em busca de um ideal estético, que preconiza a silhueta magra tem sido alvo de muitas pesquisas atualmente. Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil sócio demográfico e clínico das mulheres que buscaram o serviço de Fisioterapia Dermato Funcional, e avaliar as contribuições do tratamento fisioterapêutico na satisfação corporal dessas mulheres. Materiais e métodos: Estudo do tipo quase-experimental, com comparação antes e depois. Foram incluídas 28 mulheres atendidas por um serviço escola de Fisioterapia Dermato Funcional na cidade de Santa Cruz RN. A coleta de ados envolveu questionário clínico, Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), escala de silhueta e auto relato sobre satisfação corporal. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: A maioria das mulheres apresentaram idade entre 30 e 40 anos (71,4%) a alteração mais prevalente foi o fibroedema geloide (92,9%), a maioria apontou como silhueta ideal imagens que representavam silhuetas mais magras comparadas com a silhueta atual (92,9%). Após o tratamento fisioterapêutico, mais mulheres relataram estar satisfeitas com o corpo (p=0,036) e observou-se diminuição nos escores do BSQ das pacientes (p=0,004). Conclusão: Um protocolo de tratamento fisioterapêutico dermato funcional, que envolveu técnicas específicas e educação em saúde contribuiu para a melhora na satisfação corporal das mulheres.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E CLÍNICO DOS CASOS NOTIFICADOS DE TUBERCULOSE NO MUNICÍPIO DE SANTA MARIA/RS.
Authors: Rios Manoela Pinto , Fleck Caren Schlottfeldt , Quatrin Louise Bertoldo , Tolfo Pabline Da Rosa , Neves Gabriela Leal , Machado Ronaldo Dos Santos
Published: November 2021

A tuberculose é atualmente um dos principais e mais importantes agravos de saúde pública à nível mundial, seu tratamento é padronizado e a sua propagação está profundamente ligada as condições de vida da população. Objetivo foi descrever o perfil epidemiológico e clínico dos pacientes notificados com tuberculose no município. Trata-se de uma investigação epidemiológica retrospectiva de caráter observacional. Nos três anos analisados foi possível verificar uma maior prevalência do sexo masculino, com idades entre 21-40 anos, maior número de casos de tuberculose pulmonar. Em relação as formas de entrada, os casos novos foram predominantes e nos desfechos, a cura foi a mais incidente. Ao traçar o perfil epidemiológico e clínico desses pacientes, fica evidente que a doença ainda se faz bastante presente na população. Além de ser possível considerar que, sua disseminação teve um aumento nos anos analisados e que os casos de cura seguem uma média abaixo da recomendada.
The key stages in the design of blinds
Authors: Semenyuk Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
Published: November 2021

The object of this research is the sun protection devices for translucent enclosing structures such as blinds. The goal of this research lies in examination of the historical experience and modern practice of using sun protection devices. The author conducts retrospective research of the evolution of blinds in order to determine the key stages in the development of structures that regulate the luminous flux. The historical discourse of the evolution of the system of blinds is based on the retrospective analysis of blinds according to the main characteristics, such as materials used, their location (indoors or building facades), and gear options. The author determines three main periods can in the evolution of blinds. The first period started in 1841, when John Hampton patented dentition blinds and lasted until 1936 (the design and materials used did not change throughout this period).The second period lasts from 1936 to 1960, and marks the emergence of the facade constructs "sun-cutter blinds", as well as the use of aluminum for the production of fins. The third period covers 1960s-1970s, is characterized by progressive automatic control, implementation of PVC, and improvement of energy efficiency of blinds using photovoltaic fins.
The use of process benchmarking in the water industry to introduce changes in the digitization of the company’s value chain
Authors:   Ph.D., Hab., Professor of Institute of Economics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Process and Network Analysis, Nowy Swiat 72, 30-330 Warsaw, Poland, e-mail: npotoczek@inepan.waw.pl, R. Potoczek Natalia
Published: November 2021

PURPOSE: The review of the literature and numerous online sources, in particular the information platforms of international organizations supporting the activities of the water sector, was aimed at verifying research experiences in the field of digital maturity of enterprises, identifying research approaches used in benchmarking water utilities, and determining the level of interest in the analysis of the water supply industry value chain. It was found that there is no benchmarking methodology that would enable the observation of changes in the business processes of water supply companies under the influence of digital technologies. Therefore, this article presents a framework for benchmarking the digitization of business processes. The article also presents the premises for benchmarking the digitization of processes included in the value chain of a water supply company and the benefits of including digital technologies supporting processes from an economic, social, and environmental perspective. One of the key stages of creating the concept of benchmarking research is creating a matrix of variables relating to the objectives pursued by water supply companies. METHODOLOGY: The proposed concept of benchmarking the digitization of business processes included in the value chain of a water utility company was prepared based on literature studies and analysis of selected internet platforms of international organizations operating in the water sector. FINDINGS: The analysis of the decomposition of the enterprise value chain, the criteria, and levels of process maturity assessment, and the latest digital technologies made it possible to prepare two scenarios of the benchmarking stages of processes and use digital technologies depending on the level of process maturity and benchmarking experience. IMPLICATIONS FOR THEORY AND PRACTICE: The proposed model is highly conceptual and requires validation in pilot studies to verify the levels of decomposition of the value chain, to select key digital technologies for research and to determine the scale of digital maturity for each of the technologies included in the study. Organizations conducting benchmarking research can broaden the scope of their research and provide water utilities with information on the latest digital technologies supporting business processes. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: Using value chain taxonomy to assess the support of business processes by digital technologies is an original approach. It enables the acquisition of knowledge about the importance of digital technologies in all processes carried out in the enterprise.
Do Motivated Teachers Enhance Students’ Learning?
Authors: Suárez-Mesa Ana María , Gómez Ricardo León
Published: November 2021

Background: Educational literature emphasizes teachers’ intrinsic motivation as a critical aspect of student performance. However, the variety of interpretations, operational definitions, measures, and conceptual frameworks used to investigate this construct makes determining the extent of the impact of teachers’ intrinsic motivation on student outcomes difficult. As a result, the purpose of this scoping review, which is framed in the Self-determination Theory, is to collect, synthesize, and map existing quantitative evidence about the effects of teachers’ intrinsic motivation on  students’ learning and other educational outcomes.

Methods/Design: Following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, the review will first focus on empirical sources and quantitative studies that address the concept of intrinsic motivation as the result of the fulfillment the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness; second, an inventory of operational definitions, instruments, measures, and analysis techniques used to explore the relationship between teacher motivation and student learning outcomes will be developed; and, third, the quality of the evidence reported will be assessed.

Discussion: Findings of this review will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of socioemotional factors on students’ learning and achievement, and will provide educational practitioners, researchers, and policymakers with useful information to make informed decisions.
The Role of Mindfulness in Promoting Subjective Wellbeing and Mood Homeostasis in Patients with Crohn’s Disease
Authors: Lyall Kimina
Published: November 2021

Background: The relationship between stress, symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and depression has not previously been considered using the theory of subjective wellbeing (SWB) homeostasis as a conceptual framework. It is proposed that mindfulness, as a mechanism of down-regulating challenging emotion, can aid in the restoration of mood homeostasis and reduce symptoms of both psychological and physiological stress. The study aims to identify whether individuals with Crohn’s disease (CD) and co-occurring psychological depression or stress are experiencing the defeat of SWB homeostasis. Further, the study aims to test whether a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention can restore homeostasis. The study would also identify whether this restoration of homeostasis is associated with a reduction in disease symptomatology.

Methods/Design: An exploratory randomised control trial with 40 participants recruited from public health gastroenterology patients and randomly allocated to an 8-week MBSR program or wait-list control. Measures of SWB, depression, stress, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels will be collected prior to and after the intervention. Individual HPMood set points will be determined from affect data collected over 7 days through momentary sampling techniques prior to the commencement of the intervention. Measures will be repeated at 6-month follow-up. Following this, the wait-list group will be offered the same 8-week MBSR. Hypotheses will be tested using mixed ANOVA and clinical significance tests.

Discussion: This study will be an important contributor to knowledge about psychological vulnerability and resilience for people with CD and will provide initial evidence that could contribute to the development of a larger future trial.
Correlation between Occurrence of Psychosomatic Disorders and Age during COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Jethloja Hetvi Bharatbhai , Unadkat Priyanka Birjubhai , Raichura Radhika Kanaiyalal , Rana Janvi Narendrasinh , Ved Nidhi Sudhir
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has caused a serious threat to people’s mental health causing psychosomatic disorders such as panic disorder, anxiety, and depression. Aim: To find out the correlation between the occurrence of psychosomatic disorders and age during the COVID-19 lockdown phase. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in Department of Physiotherapy at RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Males and females of age ≥21 years, with an ability to understand and fill Google form were recruited for the study. The subjects were divided into four groups according to age 21-34 years, 35-54 years, 55-64 years, and 65 years and older. There were 250 participants in each group. The subjects were asked to fill the COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI). Data were analysed by using software Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 20. The normality of data was checked by the Shapiro Wilk test. Data followed parametric type so; Pearson correlation test was applied to find out the correlation between age and CPDI score. Results: The mean age of the population was 49.24±18.14 years. The mean CPDI scale scores were 27.572, 31.948, 31.364, and 35.328, respectively from groups 1 to 4. There was a significant positive correlation (p-value=0.031) in group 4, while no significance was found in group 1 (p-value=0.074), group 2 (p-value=0.067), and group 3 (p-value=0.062) Conclusion: There was a significant positive correlation between age and psychosomatic disorder occurrence in the geriatric age group (65 years and older) in the Rajkot city.
Efficacy of Three Dimensional Fast Imaging Employing Steady State Acquisition Combined with Conventional MRI in Evaluation of Patients with Cerebellopontine Angle Lesions
Authors: Arya Sasikumar , Parthasarathy Ealai Athmarao , Anand Rajamani , Anup Chakravarthy , Ramya Kalaiarasan
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The Three Dimensional Fast Imaging Employing Steady state Acquisition (3D FIESTA) has higher spatial resolution between the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and cranial nerves with accurate identification of Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) and internal auditory canal tumours and takes shorter acquisition imaging time than conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of 3D FIESTA imaging as a screening tool for CPA lesions, hence to depict the fine anatomy of the cisternal and canalicular segments of the facial nerve and vestibulocochlear nerves in order to elucidate the aetiopathogenesis of unexplained inner ear symptoms. Materials and Methods: The present study was a hospital based cross-sectional study which was done in Department of Radiodiagnosis, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The study was conducted on 30 patients, who were referred for MRI Brain to the department and diagnosed with cerebellopontine angle lesion from August 2018 to October 2019. A 1.5 Tesla, MRI scanner was used to scan all patients with a 8 channel Neurovascular (NV) radiofrequency coil. Along with routine conventional MRI sequences, 3D FIESTA sequence was also performed. All the data was collected and analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23.0. Data for descriptive statistics i.e. frequency and percentage analysis, mean±Standard Deviation (SD), sensitivity, specificity, Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and Negative Predictive Value (NPV) were calculated. Results: On Histopathological Examination (HPE), 63.3% were schwannoma, 16.7% meningioma, 10% epidermoid cyst and 3.3% intracanalicular lipoma. In 6.7% of patients, imaging features were in favour of CPA arachnoid cyst. The size of the intracanalicular part of tumour was underestimated in T2 weighted images (T2WI). 3D FIESTA gave a better estimated tumour area, even though slightly less but almost equivalent to that in post-contrast imaging. In this study, post-contrast imaging was considered as the gold standard. It was proven that conventional sequences like T2WI showed a sensitivity of 85.71% and specificity of 100% whereas 3D FIESTA sequence showed 100% sensitivity and specificity in assessing the CPA tumour extent and cranial nerve involvement. Conclusion: 3D FIESTA imaging is a sensitive technique for the diagnosis of retrocochlear and CPA lesions without contrast administration. 3D FIESTA imaging can be considered as a useful screening tool for patients presenting with inner ear symptoms.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Evaluation of Focal Brain Lesions- A Cross-sectional Prospective Study
Authors: Danassegarane Padma Reka , Nadhamuni Kulasekaran , Padmanaban Elamparidhi , Kannan Preethi , Achantani Yash Kumar
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The characterisation of intracranial mass lesions only with the help of conventional magnetic resonance imaging alone may be inconclusive. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) is a non invasive technique which is superior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the characterisation of brain lesions. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy is comparatively fast, non-invasive method that gives biochemical analysis of the normal brain parenchyma and of the pathological processes. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy has the advantage of providing characterisation of tissues based on their molecular composition. It gives information about neuronal vitality, cell proliferation, degradation and energy metabolism. Aim: To describe the spectrum of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in focal brain lesions and to detect the metabolic and biochemical changes in various focal brain lesions. Also, to distinguish neoplastic from non-neoplastic lesions. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was carried out at Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sri Manakula Vinaynagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India for a period of 18 months from November 2017 to April 2019. A total of 40 MRI brain with clinically suspected brain lesions were included in the study. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy studies were performed in all patients with focal brain lesions. On the basis of spectral and distribution patterns of the pathologic spectra seen in MR spectroscopy, a qualitative analysis was done. The metabolic area ratios Choline/Creatinine (Cho/Cr)/Cr, NAA/Cho and NAA/Cr were evaluated (NAA- N-acetyl, Cho- choline, Cr- creatine). Data was collected using prescribed proforma and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 22 version software. Results: Out of the 40 patients evaluated 11 cases were high grade gliomas, seven cases were Neurocysticercosis, five low grade glioma, five meningioma, four metastasis, four tubercular abscesses, two tuberculoma and two lymphoma. Increased Cho/ Cr ratio was noted in neoplastic lesions when compared to non neoplastic lesions. Conclusion: The MRS in addition to appropriate conventional MRI sequences provides useful supplementary information and has a potential to validate treatment strategies. Neoplastic lesions show elevated choline and Cho Cr ratio with reduction in N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), whereas non neoplastic lesions show decreased Cho/Cr ratio. Hence, MRS could be a problem solving tool in differentiating neoplastic from non neoplastic lesions.
Expression of Aberrant Markers and its Association with Remission Postinduction Therapy in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Authors: Shwetha Subbaramaiah , Lokanatha Dasappa , Sureshbabu MC , Lokesh KN , Rudresha AH , Rajeev LK , Saldanha Smitha C , Jacob Linu Abraham
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Haematological malignancies contribute to a significant number (8.2%) among cancer patientsin India. Bursa-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL), Thymus-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) are the three main types of leukaemias distinguished based on flow cytometry. Expression of Cluster of Differentiation (CD) markers of a lineage distinct to the blast population is termed as aberrant expression (expression of B/T cell markers in AML or myeloid markers in ALL). Role of aberrant marker expression in leukaemias remain an enigma till date. Aberrant expression of antigens may be associated with adverse outcomes. Aim: To study the expression of aberrant markers and their association with the remission status postinduction therapy in ALL and AML. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study done accessing the medical records of Acute Leukaemia patients admitted from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019 at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru. A total of 144 cases were included of which 86 cases were of AML and 58 cases were ALL. ALL was further divided into B-ALL and T-ALL with 40 and 18 cases respectively, 18 cases of T-ALL and 86 cases of AML were included. Demographic and clinicohaematological parameters were recorded. All quantitative variables were described as Mean {Standard deviation(SD)} and all qualitative variables were depicted as number (proportion). Statistical significance assessed by Chi-square and Fischer-Exact test using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Results: Majority of patients belonged to 16-25 years age group with a male preponderance of 58.3%. Aberrant marker expression was associated with the remission status with a p-value of 0.23 and 0.185 in ALL and AML patients respectively and was statistically not significant. While the Chi-square test when applied to the total cases (both ALL and AML combined) the p-value was 0.03 and statistically significant. Conclusion: Aberrant marker expression might predict poor response to induction therapy in acute leukaemias. However, larger studies are needed to confirm these results.
A Retrospective Study of Roots and Root Canal Morphology in Mandibular Premolars using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Delhi-NCR
Authors: Mishra Sneh , Taneja Sonali , Bhalla Vidhi Kiran , Rathore Akshay
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The anatomical heterogeneity of mandibular premolars has always been considered an enigma and it makes them potentially prone to high rates of endodontic failure. Only few studies have discussed the potential role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of root morphology, canal configuration and their complex variations. Aim: To investigate the number of roots and root canals along with the canal configuration in mandibular premolars in the Delhi- National Capital Region (NCR) population using CBCT imaging. Materials and Methods: The retrospective observational study was conducted where 432 CBCT images of 108 patients were acquired from different CBCT centres in Delhi-NCR region to determine the anatomy and morphology of mandibular premolars. The number of roots, root canals and their configuration and its association with symmetry and gender was evaluated. Pearson Chi-square test and Fisher’s-exact test were used for statistical analysis. Results: The mandibular first and second premolars reported with single root in 94.9% and 98.1% cases, respectively. Majority of 1st premolars displayed 2 canals (59.7%) whereas 2nd premolars exhibited single canal (58.3%) more frequently. Type I configuration was most prevalent in both 1st premolar (39.8%) and 2nd premolars (60.2%). Type V configuration was significantly reported on the left in both mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars (13.9% and 4.6%), respectively. There was no significant gender predilection observed for the morphology of roots, root canal and canal configuration. Conclusion: In Delhi-NCR, there was a high prevalence of multiple canals and variable configurations in 1st premolars whereas single root canal and Type I canal configuration were more frequent in 2nd premolars with a significant bilateral distribution. However, in both mandibular premolars there was a slight inclination reported for multiple canals and variable configurations towards left with no gender predilection.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey on Special Care Dentistry: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Srividya A , Kannan A , Lakshmi Krithika Chandrasekar
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Special Care Dentistry (SCD) is a dentistry branch that advocates equal dental Patient with Special Care Needs (PSCN). In several countries, it is a separate specialty. In India, it is still in its infancy. Few studies have explored the dentists' perception regarding SCD. Aim: To determine the knowledge and attitude about SCD, also the practice measures followed by the dentists in Chennai colleges. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in three dental colleges in Chennai from September 2019 to October 2019. A total of 230 dentists were enrolled using random sampling. A set of 20 close ended multiple choice questions were formulated and administered to dentists {Undergraduates (UGs) and Postgraduates (PGs)}. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was performed using MATLAB software (Mathworks, 2015), with p<0.05. Results: A 78.8% of respondents got good scores of ≥7 in knowledge based questions, 25.6% of the participants showed overall positive attitude. Educational qualification did not affect respondents’ knowledge and attitude about SCD (p>0.05). Only 21.95% of UGs and 22.31% of the PGs have good self-confidence in treating patients with special needs. More than 80% have not administered Domiciliary Care (DC). A total of 65% of participants denied getting any training in their UGs/PGs curriculum. Conclusion: Dentists in the present study are aware about SCD. Clinical measures adopted by dentists and their confidence in treating these patients are suboptimal. Training in SCD should become integral part of future dental education.