bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do Different Data Analytics Impact Auditors' Decisions?
Authors: Brazel Joseph F. , Ehimwenma Efosa , Koreff Jared
Published: May 2022

Global stakeholders have expressed interest in increasing the use of data analytics throughout the audit process. While data analytics offer great promise in identifying audit-relevant information, auditors may not use this information to its full potential, resulting in a missed opportunity for possible improvements to audit quality. This article summarizes a study by Koreff (2022) that examines whether conclusions from different types of data analytical models (anomaly versus predictive) and data analyzed (financial versus non-financial) result in different auditor decisions. Findings suggest that when predictive models are used and identify a risk of misstatement, auditors increase budgeted audit hours more when financial data are analyzed than when non-financial data are analyzed. However, when anomaly models are used and identify a risk of misstatement, auditors' budgeted hours do not differ based on the type of data analyzed. These findings provide evidence that different data analytics do not uniformly impact auditors' decisions.
Changes in Perceived Impact of Stroke on Everyday Life over Five Years in a Rehabilitation Sample that Received an Activity of Daily Living Intervention: A Follow-Up Study
Authors: Fallahpour Mandana , Eriksson Gunilla , Guidetti Susanne
Published: May 2022

Objective: To compare changes in the perceived impact of stroke on everyday life over time in a rehabilitation sample that received a client-centred activities of daily living (CADL) intervention or usual ADL (UADL) intervention.Design: Longitudinal follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.Methods: A total of 145 persons with stroke were assigned into CADL or UADL. Groups were assessed using the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) at 3 months, 12 months and 5 years post-intervention. Changes in SIS domain scores over time were compared within and between groups.Results: Changes in the impact of stroke over time were not related to which intervention the groups received. There were no significant differences in the SIS domains or stroke recovery between groups at the 3-month, 12-month and 5-year follow-ups. Despite an increased impact of stroke over time in some domains in both groups, both groups perceived a decreased impact of stroke in the Participation domain at 12 months. Perceived participation was sustained at the same level at 12 months as at 5 years in both groups.Conclusion: These findings stress the importance of access to follow-up rehabilitation interventions 1-year post-stroke to enable participation in daily activities. Such follow-up and enablement would support the use of self-management strategies in the performance of persons’ valued activities, which might be difficult to perform, due to, for example, impact on hand function or mobility. The results of this study emphasize the importance of prioritizing participation in activities that are meaningful from a personal perspective.
LAY ABSTRACTIn this study, perceived impact of stroke on everyday life over time was compared among 145 persons with stroke who received the client-centred or usual activities of daily living intervention. They were followed up at 3, 12 months and 5-years post-stroke. No differences were found in the impact of stroke over time between groups. Despite increased impact of stroke (indicating more problems) over time in some areas, the groups perceived decreased impact of stroke (less problems) in their participation at 12 months. Perceived participation was sustained at the same level at 12 months as at 5 years in both groups. Findings stress the importance of access to follow-up rehabilitation interventions one-year post-stroke to enable participation in daily activities, and to support the use of self-management strategies to facilitate participation in valued and meaningful activities that might be difficult due to person’s functional limitations.
Falls in Elderly: Study of the Prevalence and Associated Factors
Authors: Martins Rosa , Carvalho Nélia , Batista Susana , Dinis Alexandra
Published: May 2022

Institutionalized elderly presents a higher risk of falling than those who are not. The issue of falls among elderly people should be considered as a serious public health problem because of its consequences and permanent costs. Objective: This study will intend to assess the risks and the determinative factors of falls among institutionalized elderly. Methods: A non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive- correlational and quantitative study. We used a non-probability convenience sampling composed of 136 elderly people who were institutionalized at the time. They were between 65 and 99 years old, with an 85,98 years old average age. To collect the data, we used a protocol formed by questions about these people’s socio-demographic, contextual and clinical characterization. We also used the Family Functionality Scale, the Self-care Dependency Evaluation Scale and the Tinetti Scale (POMA I). Results: Most of the people from our sample show a high risk of suffering from falls:  we have concluded that about 45.6% of elderly people present a high risk of falling, 16.5 % a medium risk and 38.2% a low risk of suffering from this kind of accident. We also observed that the risk of falling was higher among elderly who showed the following characteristics: in females (p=0,014), in those who show a poor literacy (p=0,000), in those who exhibit any kind of cognitive impairment (p=0,014), in people who suffer from neurological and osteoarticular diseases (p=0,000) and in elderly who suffer from loss of visual and hearing acuity (p=0,010). By contrast, the elderly who experience a better autonomy as far as their walking capacity, personal hygiene and medication are concerned are those who show a lower risk of fall accidents. Conclusions: Falls in institutionalized elderly are becoming a serious problem in the elderly, requiring health professionals to effectively intervene in their prevention.
Dynamics of Ndu and Tole Agro-Industries and Outcomes on Rural Development in Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon
Authors: Tiafack Ojuku
Published: May 2022

Agro-Industries play crucial roles in population empowerment, rural development and the dynamics of communities in developing countries. The Ndu and Tole Tea estates in Cameroon are not exceptions. Created by the Germans, in 1928 the management of the estates was inherited by the British under the Commonwealth Development Cooperation and later transferred to the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) in 1947. These agro-industries now under private management since 2002 have been involved in tea production, transformation and commercialization in national and international markets. In the process of achieving these goals, the enterprises have been at conflict with the local populations and workers that carry out activities in the plantations. Even though, the estates have been at the forefront of rural development and livelihood transformation in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon, their activities at different periods of Cameroon history have had several negative outcomes in the uplift of populations and promotion of development in the countryside. This study has as objective to investigate how the activities of these estates have contributed to the improvement of rural livelihoods and development in the study sites and emerging challenges. Data for production of this work is tapped from primary sources (field investigations) and secondary sources (literature on development, agriculture, and industrial geography). The findings of this study show that the estates have created job opportunities for the population, enhanced the incomes of host communities, improved the road infrastructure, health, water and electricity services of the rural population. On the other hand, the working conditions of population that operate in the estates have been precarious and marked by human rights violation through nonpayment of debts owed workers, wanton dismissal of workers without justification, landgrab and conflicts amongst others. This paper investigates into the development history of these enterprises.
Effects of Self-Imposed Barriers Towards Career Advancement of Women in The Hospitality Industry, 3-5 Star Hotels in Nakuru County
Authors: Kamanja Lucy W. , Mwenda Lilian , Wachira Anita
Published: May 2022

The general objective of this study was to assess the effect of self-imposed barriers towards career advancement of women in the hospitality industry; 3–5-star hotels in Nakuru County. The specific objectives of the study were the effect of family and work responsibilities, self-esteem, long working hours and work and family life balance on career progression. The study adopted descriptive research design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population of the research was men holding management positions and women across the operational departments within the hotel including Front Office, Food and Beverage Service, Food and Beverage Production, Housekeeping and Managers. The sampling design used was stratified sampling design since the population could be divided into departments and also purposive sampling technique was used for the department heads. The sample size was 240 respondents but only 196 respondents answered the questionnaires resulting to a response rate of 81.7%. Data was collected using questionnaires where the researcher went in person to the star rated hotels to deliver the questionnaires. The findings of the study indicated that self-imposed barriers hinder women from achieving career development in the hotel industry. Based on the items provided on the questionnaire, most respondents strongly agreed that work and family responsibilities impacted their career growth with a mean of 4.5765 and a standard deviation of 0.65575. Long working hours provided a mean of 4.5969 with a standard deviation of 0.60408. It was further observed that self-esteem had a mean of 3.0612 with a standard deviation of 1.23883. Balancing between work and family matters had a mean of 4.5714 with a standard deviation of 0.62429. There was varying levels of agreement with regards to diminished self-esteem. This clearly indicated that each respondent had a different view of how their self-confidence influenced their career progress since it is a personal thing. It was also evident that the highest number of respondents had challenges on their career development due to the challenge of balancing between work and family matters.
Influence of Trust for the Police in Gilgil Ward on Reporting of Property Crime by Victims in Gilgil Ward, Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Mwangi Erick M. , Bor Eric K. , Kinaro Samwel A.
Published: May 2022

The increase in property crime has been the main issue affecting the nation's security and economic growth. The rise in property crimes is sometimes associated with the reluctance of victims to report a crime. Hence, encouraging criminals to continue with criminal activities. In Gilgil Ward, property crimes have topped the list of crimes in the area. However, a low percentage of the reported crimes are property crimes. It is unclear why victims are not reporting property crimes, yet crimes are supposed to be reported to the police for action. Hence, the study aimed at establishing the influence of trust for the police in Gilgil Ward on reporting of property crime by victims in Gilgil Ward, Nakuru County, Kenya. The study used a mixed-method research design. The researcher used questionnaires and interview schedules as research instruments for the research study. The target population were the property crime victims, who had reported a crime to the police. The research study sample size was ninety-six (96). Stratified random sampling, purposive sampling, and snowballing sampling was used when selecting the respondents. Descriptive statistics was used in the data analysis. Descriptive statistics entailed the use of frequency distribution tables and percentages to summarize data on closed-ended items in the questionnaires. Data obtained from open-ended items in the questionnaire was categorized according to themes relevant to the study and was thematically analyzed. Findings from the study indicate that the level of trust for the police was at a “low level” with a mean of 1.19. However, majority of the respondents; 71.4%, 73.1%, 71.0%, and 75.3% indicated they were not influenced by trust in their decision to report property crime to the police, for robbery, burglary, housebreaking, and theft crimes respectively. This study recommends that, residents of Gilgil Ward should be enlightened on the role/importance of reporting property crime to the police so as to motivate proper policing. Also, the study recommends that, regular in-service training that covers both soft skills and technical skills, to be enforced to improve the police efficiency thus, increasing the level of trust for the police. Besides, the study recommends regular patrols to be conducted in Gilgil Ward to deter and/or arrest criminals.
Feminization of Immigration From Iran Since 1979
Authors: Bavili Negin
Published: May 2022

At first, I will study immigration patterns of Iranian women after 1979 revolution. This study will attempt to see how these immigration pattern of Iranian women have transformed from 1979., More specifically, This study will concentrate on What are the motives of Iranian women to leave the country? Besides analyzing immigration patterns of Iranian women after 1979, factors like gender inequality, Human development index, unemployment rate, UNHCR statistics will be compared. In order to study how immigration patterns of Iranian women have transformed after 1979 interview will be conducted to see motives of women for immigration. In this study, I don’t have access to informal statistics and the statistics of illegal immigration. And this can be considered as limitations which I faced during my research activity.
Altered amino acid profiles of the “mother–fetus” system in COVID-19
Authors: Lomova NA , Chagovets VV , Dolgopolova EL , Novoselova AV , Petrova UL , Shmakov RG , Frankevich VE
Published: May 2022

Systemic nature of the human body response to SARS-CoV-2 requires dedicated analysis at the molecular level. COVID-19 during pregnancy affects maternal health and may entail complications in the early neonatal period and possibly long-term consequences for the offspring. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of COVID-19 on amino acid profiles in maternal venous blood, amniotic fluid and umbilical cord blood in order to develop a diagnostic panel accounting for possible consequences. The main group included 29 pregnant patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and the control group included 17 somatically healthy pregnant women. Amino acid profiles of the biological fluids were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography combined to mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) and assessed in logistic regression models. The analysis revealed altered content of certain amino acids, their biosynthetic precursors and metabolites in the biological fluids collected from patients with COVID-19 possibly reflecting the development of systemic inflammatory reaction and associated changes in gene expression profiles. These findings may guide further research into health outcomes for neonates born from mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy. The study may help to develop advanced recommendations and differential care protocols for pregnant women and newborns diagnosed with COVID-19.
Jakość informacji niefinansowych na przykładzie wybranych banków w latach 2018-2020
Authors: Jedlikowska Olga
Published: May 2022

W ostatnim czasie coraz większego znaczenia nabiera jakość raportowanych informacji. Ra-porty niefinansowe dostarczają danych, które pozwalają podmiotom gospodarczym na podejmowanie decyzji. Banki jako podmioty, które odgrywają wyjątkową rolę w gospodarce są szczególnego rodzaju przedsiębiorstwami jak i instytucjami zaufania społecznego. Dodatkowo grono interesariuszy banków jest liczne, a ich zbiorowość bardzo zróżnicowana. Dlatego tak ważny jest odpowiednio wysoki poziom jakościowy sporządzanych przez nie sprawozdań.  Celem artykułu jest analiza informacji niefinansowych publikowanych przez wybrane banki w Polsce w latach 2018-2020. W tym celu dokonano analizy dokumentów prezentujących informacje niefinansowe wybranych banków funkcjonujących w Polsce. Stanowi ona podstawę oceny stosowanych przez banki praktyk dotyczących raportowania niefinansowego.
Jakość informacji prezentowanych w sprawozdaniu niefinansowym na przykładzie sektora ubezpieczeniowego
Authors: Świercz Anna
Published: May 2022

Celem artykuły jest przedstawienie zasad prezentowania informacji niefinansowych oraz ocena ich  jakości na przykładzie sektora ubezpieczeniowego. W artykule przeprowadzono za-równo analizę literatury naukowej, jak i ocenę zawartości (treści) raportów niefinansowych wy-branych zakładów ubezpieczeń. W pierwszej części artykułu dokonano przeglądu literatury przedmiotu, dotyczącej sprawozdań finansowych i niefinansowych, zakresu sprawozdawczości niefinansowej zakładów ubezpieczeń oraz jakości sprawozdań niefinansowych. W drugiej części zbadano zakres informacji ujawnianych w raportach niefinansowych zakładów ubezpieczeń z polskiego rynku ubezpieczeniowego. Ba-daniem zostały objęte raporty niefinansowe sporządzone przez wybrane zakłady ubezpieczeń w latach 2018?2020,  opublikowane na ich stronach internetowych.
Powstanie i rozwój kryminalistyki
Authors: Tuzimek Weronika
Published: May 2022

Kryminalistyka to nauka kompleksowa, empiryczna i stosowana, która  powstała w II połowie XIX wieku. W początkowym okresie naukę tę stosowali głównie medycy sądowi, zaś w późniejszym etapie jej rozwoju farmaceuci i chemicy. Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie ewolucji kryminalistyki. Autorka scharakteryzowała po-jęcie i istotę kryminalistyki jako nauki oraz przedstawiła jej twórców. W artykule omówiono tak-że współczesne podejście do kryminalistyki i jej podział na taktykę kryminalistyczną, technikę kryminalistyczną, strategię kryminalistyczną, metodykę kryminalistyczną oraz teorię kryminalistyki.
Editorial
Authors:   Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Teodoro António , Brás José ,   Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Gonçalves Maria Neves ,   Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias
Published: May 2022

Apresentação do número 50 da Revista Lusófona de Educação
Identidades
Authors:   Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Martins Gilmar
Published: May 2022

Recensão crítica da obra de Tavares, M; Gomes, S. e Oliveira, C. (2020). (Orgs). Identidades. ed. Jundiaí: Paco Editorial, 258 pp.
Comparison of Learning Preference and Learning Challenges Between Science and Non-Science University Students
Authors:   Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak, Selangor, Malaysia, Chen Ai-Hong , Samsudin Muhammad Syahiran ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: May 2022

Due to the need for rethinking the education system designed centuries ago, it is essential to understand the current challenges of the university learning environment. We aimed to compare the learning preferences and learning challenges between science and non-science university students. 109 individuals participated in the online survey. The dependent, collaborative and independent learning preferences were inspected. The internal and external factors of learning challenges were examined jointly with social support systems, motivation, and coping styles. Both groups displayed comparable learning preferences (p>0.05) except for social media. Eight out of 17 learning challenges were significantly different between science and non-science students (p<0.05). Both groups reported analogous support systems (p>0.05) except for housemates. Similar intrinsic and extrinsic motivations were unveiled (p>0.01). Dissimilar mature and neurotic coping styles were revealed (p<0.05). In conclusion, learning preferences between science and non-science students are relatively similar, but the learning challenges vary.
La geopolítica formal de la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta como bien público global
Authors: Tzili Apango Eduardo
Published: May 2022

Desde que se anunció por primera vez en 2013, la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta se ha convertido en un principio geopolítico para la intelectualidad china y ha conformado un enfoque geopolítico formal que define agendas para la toma de decisiones en materia de política exterior china en espacios destinados para la acción política. Además, los académicos chinos han considerado la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta como un bien público global, una noción propuesta por el gobierno chino desde 2015 en un intento por fortalecer la legitimidad del discurso oficial sobre este proyecto. El texto analiza el desarrollo de la geopolítica con base en la idea de la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta como un bien público global. En este tenor, se analizan discursos de figuras representativas de la geopolítica formal para comprender la tradición geopolítica de la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta.
Design, beni culturali immateriali e “attivazione dell’autentico”: progettare il valore delle eredità culturali come “open-ended knowledge system”
Authors: Lupo Eleonora
Published: May 2022

Quando si parla di design per i beni culturali, più che di competenze di design e ambito di applicazione del progetto, è opportuno parlare di processi di design per i beni culturali. In questa visione, la valorizzazione dei beni culturali può essere vista come un insieme di processi di design (Lupo 2009). In un ideale ciclo di vita del bene culturale, materiale o immateriale (Lupo 2009), che proponiamo come lineare (si noti che questa semplificazione viene attuata solo come artificio retorico ed espediente comunicativo) si ha all’inizio un bene culturale ancora potenziale (che non esiste in quanto non ha forma), che si concretizza in forme di bene e che, quando è collettivamente socializzato riconosciuto, diventa bene esplicito, e quindi successivamente bene fruito o attivato da una comunità nel momento in cui se ne ‘appropria’ o vi partecipa in varie forme. Nel passaggio da uno stadio all’altro si verificano dei processi che sono chiamati rispettivamente di produzione (della forma) bene culturale, riconoscimento (del senso) del bene culturale e di attivazione (della funzione) del bene culturale.
El diseño de packaging. Entrevista a Joan Costa
Authors: Reséndiz Jaime
Published: May 2022

Las diferentes dimensiones del envase y el embalaje y su influencia en la economía, el desarrollo de las marcas y la comunicación visual a partir de un análisis meticuloso de sus relaciones con el público. Entrevista a Joan Costa sobre la relación entre envases y diseño.
Publicidad y arquitectura. Una relación simbiótica
Authors: Bazaga Sanz Rosana
Published: May 2022

La ciudad y la publicidad han experimentado un desarrollo a priori paralelo a lo largo de la historia. Si hablar de ciudad es, inevitablemente, hablar de arquitectura, descubrimos que entre arquitectura y publicidad hay una relación que va más allá de lo pragmático y que constituye un factor fundamental en la construcción del paisaje y de la ciudad como escenario social para el ser humano.La arquitectura se ha utilizado como recurso publicitario dentro del mensaje, como soporte para transmisión del mensaje y como mensaje mismo. De esta interacción han surgido nuevas relaciones del individuo con la ciudad y con la arquitectura. Un repaso histórico de la publicidad a lo largo de nuestra sociedad, analizando aquellos puntos de unión entre arquitectura y comunicación comercial puede ayudarnos a comprender la simbiosis que ambas disciplinas experimentan juntas, así como la sinergia que ello supone.
Pathology in Practice
Authors: Swan Melissa P. , Hooser Stephen B. , Lin Tsang-Long
Published: May 2022

In collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Pathology in Practice
Authors: Tucker Samuel M. , Croce Andeliene , Brenseke Bonnie , Spencer Ashley , Mastromauro Michael , Birkenheuer Adam J. , Terumi Negrão Watanabe Tatiane
Published: May 2022

In collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Profil Penderita Anemia Aplastik di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2018-2019
Authors: Rizki Amanda , Rofinda Zelly Dia , Revilla Gusti
Published: May 2022

Background. Aplastic anemia is a failure of the process of formation and development of blood cells that causes a decrease or absence of hematopoietic precursor cells in the bone marrow. Although the prevalence of this disease is rare, aplastic anemia has the potential to cause death with risk factors that are easily found in everyday life and are rarely realized.Objective. To determine the profile of patients with aplastic anemia at General Hospital Dr M Djamil Padang.Methods. This is a descriptive retrospective study. The population of this study are all patients diagnosed with aplastic anemia by clinicians in the Medical Record Installation of Dr. M. Djamil Hospital, Padang, between 1 January 2018 - 31 December 2019..Results The results showed that 21.57% patients with aplastic anemia were at the age of 56-65 years and the incidence was higher in women than men. The highest risk factor was exposure to chemical and insecticides (18.62%), but 54.9% of the data did not include risk factors. 31.37% work as students. 67.65% suffered from mild aplastic anemia, 60.78% were on immunosuppressive therapy, and 65.69% had partial remission outcomes.Conclusion. The majority of patients with aplastic anemia based on age are 56-65 years and based on gender, the incidence is higher in women. The most common risk factors were exposure to chemical and insecticides. . The most common level of severity is non-severe aplastic anemia. The most common type of therapy is immunosuppressive therapy. The most common outcome is partial remission.
Hubungan Pemberian Coklat Hitam Dengan Derajat Dismenore Pada Mahasiswi Kedokteran Universitas Andalas
Authors: Angraini Desti , Asterina Asterina , Friadi Andri
Published: May 2022

Background: Dark chocolate is a variant of chocolate that contain more cocoa(50%-85%) and a big concenteration of flavonoid that act as an inhibitor to some enzyme and increase antioxidant protection which could affect the level of dysmenorrhea.
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between administrations of dark chocolate and dysmenorrhea level on medical student batch 2017 of Andalas University.
Method: The type of research is true experiment pretest-posttest with control group that conducted in medical faculty of Andalas University with a sample size of 32. The instruments of this study were questionniare. Data was analyzed using the dependent and independent T-test.Results: The results showed that the majority of student with dysmenorrhea experiencing pain at the number 8 (28,1%) of visual analog scale. Bivariate analysis showed the value of p = 0.000 (p <0.05) where there was a significant relationship between administrations of dark chocolate with dysmenorrhea level and p=0,920 (p<0,05) where there is no significant difference between administration of 70% and 54% dark chocolate on medical student batch 2017 of Andalas University.
Conclusion: There was a relationship between administrations of dark chocolate with dysmenorrhea level but, no significant difference between administration of 70% and 54% dark chocolate
Karakteristik Penderita Kanker Payudara dengan Metastasis Jauh Tunggal di Kota Padang Tahun 2014-2018
Authors: Marpaung Muhammad Reno Akhyar , Khambri Daan , Asterina Asterina
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. Distant metastases are the main cause of death in breast cancer.
Objective : To determine the characteristics of breast cancer sufferers with distant metastases.
Method: This study is descriptive study with cross-sectional design. The sample of this study were all breast cancer patients with single distant metastases in RSI Ibnu Sina and RSK Ropanasuri Surgery Padang in 2014-2018 with a minimum sample is 97. The research instruments used were medical records and breast cancer registration sheets.
Results: The results of this study found 136 cases of breast cancer with the most distant metastases to the lungs 42%, bones 33%, liver 12%, brain 8%, and other organs 5%. The mean age of patients was 47.5 years, with the most histopathological type, namely IDC 63.2%. Mostly education level was high 41.9%. Most examination of body mass index was overweight / obese 64.7%. According to menarche history was normal 79.4%. Based on the examination, the most tumor size that was T4 52.9% and the most nodule size was N1 50.7% with the most molecular subtypes was Luminal A as much as 34.6%.
Conclusion: Most breast cancer with distant metastasis goes to lungs.
Hubungan Aktivitas Luar Ruangan dengan Miopia Mahasiswa Kedokteran Angkatan 2019 Universitas Andalas
Authors: Alifina Nabila , Sayuti Kemala , Fasrini Ulya Uti
Published: May 2022

Background: Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition in which light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina, resulting in the blurry appearance of distant objects. This can be caused by disturbances in the regulation of eye growth that can be hereditary or coming from the environment, for example from outdoor activities. Based on research in 2017 in Beijing stated that more frequent outdoor activities can reduce the risk of myopia.Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between outdoor activity and myopia in medical students of Andalas University batch 2019.Methods: This is an analytic study with a case-control design through consecutive sampling techniques. The sample consisted of 60 respondents, 30 of them which suffered myopia and another 30 with ametropia. Data was collected using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity. Outdoor activities, namely all activities carried out in the wild or outdoors and exposed to sunlight for approximately three hours per day. The processing of the data was done with a statistical chi-square test.Results: 45% of the respondents with outdoor activity less than three hours have myopia and 5% of respondents with outdoor activity more than three hours have myopia. Statistical chi-square test was performed to see the relationship between outdoor activity and myopia with p-value = 0.001 (p <0.05).Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a significant relationship between outdoor activity and myopia in medical students of Andalas University batch 2019.
Perkembangan Pengobatan Topikal Untuk Dermatitis Seboroik Wajah
Authors: Zulkifli Azaria Ramadhani , Gustia Rina , Ashal Taufik
Published: May 2022

Background: Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic and recurring skin disorder with clinical manifestations as erythematous macules or plaques with a scale associated with pruritus. The most common predilection is the face area. Treatments for seborrheic dermatitis should address the normalization process of skin function and structure, not only relieving the symptoms and clinical symptoms of the disease. Thus, leading to long-term remission.
Objective: The narrative review was conducted by reviewing the articles that discussed about the treatment effectiveness on facial seborrheic dermatitis.
Methods: Articles search was carried out through databases such as Pubmed and Google Scholar with determined keywords and selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: In total, six articles were reviewed with 184 cases of facial dermatitis seborrheic. All studies showed significant improvement. This review included additional literatures to support the results of the main literatures.
Conclusion: The treatments commonly used for seborrheic dermatitis these days are pharmacological treatments in the form of topical and systemic drugs as well as non-pharmacological treatments. Topical drugs were able to repair the clinical manifestation on mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis whereas systemic drugs were indicated for cases with wide lesions and more severe condition. Non-pharmacological treatment can be used as an adjuvant to accelerate the clinical condition.
Apakah Indeks Massa Tubuh Memengaruhi Kebugaran Jasmani Siswa Sekolah Dasar?
Authors: Putri Shafira Widia , Afriwardi Afriwardi , Rusjdi Dina Arfiani
Published: May 2022

Latar Belakang: Kebugaran jasmani adalah kemampuan seseorang dalam menjalankan rutinitas sehari-hari tanpa menimbulkan kelelahan, sehingga aktivitas lainnya masih dapat dijalankan dengan baik. Pencapaian kebugaran jasmani yang optimal dapat meningkatkan proses dan prestasi belajar anak, membuat tubuh menjadi sehat dan aktif serta mencegah dari risiko timbulnya penyakit degeneratif pada usia dewasa. Pengukuran indeks massa tubuh merupakan parameter antropometri untuk menggambarkan status gizi seseorang.
Objektif: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan indeks massa tubuh terhadap tingkat kebugaran jasmani pada siswa kelas IV dan V di SD Negeri 13 Sungai Pisang Kecamatan Bungus Teluk Kabung Kota Padang.
Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional dengan desain penelitian cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel penelitian adalah 51 orang siswa. Pengambilan data primer dilakukan melalui lembar penilaian Tes Kebugaran Jasmani Indonesia (TKJI) dan pengukuran Indeks Massa Tubuh melalui pengukuran berat badan dan tinggi badan. Analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan Chi Square. Kemaknaan statistik ditentukan jika nilai p < 0,05.
Hasil: Hasil penelitian didapatkan 54,9% siswa memiliki tingkat kebugaran jasmani yang kurang dan 86,3% siswa memiliki indeks massa tubuh yang baik. Uji statistik Chi Square didapatkan tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Indeks Massa Tubuh terhadap tingkat kebugaran jasmani (p = 0,687).
Kesimpulan: Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara Indeks Massa Tubuh terhadap tingkat kebugaran jasmani.
Kata kunci: Kebugaran jasmani, Indeks Massa Tubuh, Anak.
Hubungan Tingkat Aktivitas Fisik dengan Indeks Aterogenik Plasma pada Mahasiswa dengan Obesitas
Authors: Rega Silvia , Efrida Efrida , Usman Elly
Published: May 2022

Aktivitas fisik yang kurang merupakan faktor risiko penyakit kardiovaskular (PKV). Indeks aterogenik plasma (IAP) yang diperoleh dari logaritma 10 rasio trigliserida terhadap high density lipoprotein merupakan biomarker yang kuat untuk memperkirakan risiko PKV. Aktivitas fisik yang rendah dan nilai IAP yang tinggi sering ditemukan pada penyandang obes. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat aktivitas fisik dengan IAP pada mahasiswa penyandang obes.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan desain cross sectional   yang dilakukan di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas dan Laboratorium Sentral RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang dari bulan Desember 2019 hingga November 2020. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 30 mahasiswa penyandang obes di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji one-way ANOVA dan Post-Hoc Tukey HSD. Hasil uji bermakna apabila p<0,05.
            Hasil penelitian didapatkan rerata±SD usia subjek 19,6±0,9 tahun dan rerata±SD IMT 32,5±4,1 kg/m2. Subjek dengan tingkat aktivitas fisik ringan merupakan yang terbanyak (46,7%). Rerata IAP±SD subjek -0,03±0,24. Analisis bivariat didapatkan hubungan bermakna antara tingkat aktivitas fisik dengan IAP (p=0,004). Uji Post-Hoc Tukey HSD menunjukkan perbedaan bermakna nilai IAP antara tingkat aktivitas fisik ringan dengan tingkat aktivitas fisik sedang (p=0,030) dan berat (p=0,008).
            Simpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan terbalik antara tingkat aktivitas fisik dengan indeks aterogenik plasma pada mahasiswa penyandang obes.
Profil Pasien Deep Vein Thrombosis di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2018
Authors: Farhan Muhammad , Syafri Masrul , Tofrizal Tofrizal
Published: May 2022

Latar Belakang. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) merupakan sebuah kondisi oklusi yang disebabkan oleh terbentuknya trombus patologis pada sirkulasi vena dalam tubuh. DVT merupakan sebuah penyakit yang dapat dicegah namun masih memiliki tingkat morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi. Pemeriksaan menggunakan Ultrasonografi (USG) Doppler merupakan metode yang direkomendasikan untuk menegakkan diagnosis DVT.
Objektif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui profil dari pasien DVT di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang pada tahun 2018.
Metode. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional melalui pengumpulan data dari hasil pemeriksaan USG Doppler dan rekam medis.
 
Background. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is an occlusion caused by patological thrombus that formed at deep vein circulation of the body. DVT is a preventable disease but the morbidity and mortality rate of DVT are still high. The recommended method for diagnosing DVT is by examination with Doppler Ultrasonography (USG) for identificating thrombus at deep vein circulation.
Objective. The objective from this study is to identifying clinical profile of DVT patient at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang in 2018.
Method. This is a descriptive observational research with cross sectional method by collecting data from Doppler USG examination report and patient medical record.
Results. From this research we found 66 DVT patient, most patients were in the age group of 56-65 years old (23 patients), most thrombus located at lower extremities (49 patients), especially at femoral vein (29 patients). Mostly patients shown with swelling at thrombus location (59 patients), and immobilization was the most risk factor found in the patients (58 patients.)
Conclusion. From this research we conclude that mostly DVT patients at M. Djamil General Hospital Padang are elderly and mainly women, mostly DVT located at left leg especially in femoral and poplitea vein and shown with swelling at leg, and mostly DVT patients were having immobilization and malignancy as risk factor.
Keywords : Deep vein thrombosis, Doppler USG, clinical profile
Hasil. Pada penelitian ini didapatkan 66 pasien DVT di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang pada tahun 2018. Kelompok usia tertinggi ditemukan pada rentang usia 56-65 tahun sebanyak 23 pasien. Lokasi trombus paling sering ditemukan pada tungkai sebanyak 49 pasien, terutama pada vena femoralis  sebanyak 29 pasien. Manifestasi klinis yang paling sering ditemukan berupa pembengkakan sebanyak 59 pasien, dan faktor risiko yang paling sering ditemukan imobilisasi sebanyak 58 pasien.
Kesimpulan. Kebanyakan pasien DVT di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang berusia lanjut serta memiliki DVT pada tungkai terutama pada vena femoralis sebelah kiri dengan manifestasi pembengkakan, dan memiliki faktor risiko imobilisasi.  Perlunya penerapan profilaksis DVT pada pasien yang memiliki resiko tinggi untuk menekan angka kejadian DVT.
Kata kunci: Deep vein thrombosis, USG Doppler, profil klinis
Gender-specific anterior cruciate ligament – gait forces
Authors:   Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, USA, Cheruvu Bharadwaj , Neidhard-Doll Amy ,   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45434, USA, Goswami Tarun ,   [1] Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, USA; [2] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH 45409, USA
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate gender-based differences in gait biomechanics and to evaluate those effects on forces generated on the ACL during walking. Estimation of gender-specific ACL forces in the frontal plane can provide a better understanding of the biomechanical patterns underlying higher female injury risk. The present study used a sample from the Fels Longitudinal Study to test the hypothesis that there are significant gender-differences in frontal plane ACL loading during walking. A cross-sectional sample of 178 participants, including 79 males and 99 females was used to evaluate differences in gait kinetics. Females walked at higher cadence with narrower steps (P < 0.05). No difference was observed in the peak flexion force and knee rotation moment between males and females (P = 0.51 and 0.07), respectively. Peak abduction moment was significantly lower among females than in males (P = 0.05). A regression equation was developed which considers a person’s weight and height in addition to forces which could give better estimate of the forces acting on the ligament. The peak force acting on the ACL during walking reaches as high as 0.44 of BW, regardless of gender.
Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index, and Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale: Which Has Superior Measurement Properties in Older Adults With Low Back Pain?
Authors: Jenks Alan , Hoekstra Trynke , van Tulder Maurits , Ostelo Raymond W. , Rubinstein Sidney M. , Chiarotto Alessandro
Published: May 2022

Objective

To examine the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of 3 commonly used questionnaires for assessing physical function (ie, Oswestry Disability Index [ODI], Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale [QBPDS], and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire [RMDQ]) in older patients undergoing chiropractic care for low back pain (LBP).

Design

Head-to-head clinimetric comparison.

Methods

Patients completed the ODI, QBPDS, and RMDQ at baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment. Reliability was evaluated for internal consistency (Cronbach α), test-retest reliability (interclass correlation coefficient [ICC]), and measurement error (standard error of measurement and smallest detectable change [SDC]). Structural validity was evaluated through unidimensional confirmatory factor analysis, and construct validity was investigated by a priori hypotheses with other measures. Responsiveness was evaluated by testing a priori hypotheses using data at baseline and at 2-week follow-up.

Results

Two hundred fourteen patients (53% males and 47% females) with a mean age of 66.2 years (standard deviation = 7.8 years) were included, of which 193 patients completed the 2-week follow-up for our responsiveness analysis. The RMDQ, ODI, and QBPDS showed sufficient internal consistency (Cronbach α of .89, .86, and .94, respectively) and test-retest reliability (ICC[2,1] of 0.85, 0.89, and 0.84, respectively). The SDC for the RMDQ was 6.9, for the ODI was 19.1, and for the QBPDS was 23.6, which are values larger than the minimal important change. None of the measures met all criteria for sufficient structural validity, but the RMDQ and ODI exhibited a partial unidimensional fit. The questionnaires had sufficient construct validity and responsiveness.

Conclusion

The ODI, QBPDS, and RMDQ have similar measurement properties in older adults with LBP. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(7):457–469. Epub: 18 May 2022. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.10802
Development of an Automated System for Dynamic Mapping of the Value Stream
Authors: Russkikh P. A. , Kapulin D. V. , Drozd O. V. , Smoglyuk S. Yu.
Published: May 2022

The current trends in the development of production dictate the need to increase competitiveness by bridging the gap between the organization of production and digital technologies. To improve production efficiency, lean manufacturing strategies are being implemented that focus on identifying and minimizing waste and eliminating them. At the same time, the capabilities of digital transformation allow monitoring of production processes in real time. Thus, it is possible to use lean manufacturing tools such as a value stream map to effectively capture processes and predict the production situation in a dynamic mode. In the developed automated system for dynamic mapping of the value stream, the principle of simulation is implemented. With the help of simulations, it is possible to study the alternatives for improving the process and the impact of the proposed changes before implementation. Dynamic modeling of the value stream map allows you to develop an automated control system with the definition of optimal parameters and modes of operation of the production process. The object of modeling is a value stream map that displays the stages of movement of flows of materials, parts, assembly units and information. To investigate the parameters of the production process and implement the principles of lean manufacturing, dynamic mapping of the current state value stream and modeling of the future state were implemented.
Strength and Weakness of E. V. Bulygin’s Logical Positivism. Book Review: Anto nov M. V., Lisanyuk E. N., Tonkov E. N. (eds.). How Is Logic in Law Possible? St. Petersburg, Aleteia, 2021
Authors: Bazhenova E. A.
Published: May 2022

The review provides a detailed account of the collective study of the oeuvre of the Russian-Argentinian legal scholar Evgeny Viktorovich Bulygin, the results of which are reflected in the book “How Is Logic in Law Possible?” (M. V. Antonov, E. N. Lisanyuk, E. N. Tonkov (eds.). St. Petersburg: Aleteia, 2021). It is emphasized that the research participants succeeded in carrying out a comprehensive analysis of the merits and deficiencies of Bulygin’s logical positivism. Among the merits, most researchers consider the distinction between the rules of law and normative propositions, in virtue of which legal prescriptions came to lend themselves to logical analysis. The authors associate the weaknesses of logical positivism with its inability to justify normativity, as well as with the shortcomings of deductivism as a model of judicial argumentation.
Food-Porn: Philosophical and Psychoanalytic Approach to Contemporary Alimentary Practices
Authors: Kudryashov I. S.
Published: May 2022

The paper deals with two contemporary alimentary phenomena (food porn and mukbang) in order to understand the basis for researching such phenomena in the social and anthropological sciences about food. As conceptual approaches, we choose the conception of hyperreality of J. Baudrillard and the modern version of psychoanalysis (structural psychoanalysis of J. Lacan). Based on these two approaches, we demonstrated one of the key complexities of the methodology of contemporary research on alimentary practices. It consists in the problematic choice between the search for basis in the global representation of society or in anthropological models. We also need to consider such phenomena not only in the perspective of meaning, but also in terms of pleasure.
Redefining the treatment of metastatic uveal melanoma with immunotherapy – A case report
Authors: Dhamani Anjum Mehmood , Shaikh Imran Nisar , Advani Suresh , Sneha Suku , Bhattacharyya Susrita
Published: May 2022

Cancer immunotherapy originated in the early 1900s with the understanding of cancer immune surveillance and host immune defense mechanisms against cancer cells. Immunotherapy has provided a ray of hope in patients with uveal melanoma, a subtype of melanoma that has a poor prognosis once it has metastasized. Metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) lacks a standard protocol for the treatment. Systemic chemotherapy has not shown any potential benefit. Moreover, its high toxicity has limited its use. Immunotherapy has changed the approach to treating these patients and has significantly prolonged the overall survival as well as the quality of life. We, hereby, present an interesting case of a patient presenting with MUM after an unusually long time from the primary treatment and showing an exceptional response to immunotherapy.