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Evaluation of Anti-biofilm Activity of Silica nanoparticles against dental Streptococcus mutans: In-Vitro Study
Authors: Wali Ayaat Nasser , AL-Saadi Zainab Nashaat
Published: October 2024

Background: Dental caries is a prevalent chronic infection caused by cariogenic bacteria that cling to teeth, mainly Streptococcus mutans. These bacteria break down sugars into acid over time, demineralizing the tooth structure. Biofilm as an early colonizer and is the most important bacterium in the formation of  dental caries . Materials and Methods: The present study concentrates on isolation and identification of the S.mutans pathogen from patients suffering from dental caries. On specific media, the isolates were cultivated. From human teeth, one hundred dental caries samples are gathered. Using MS-agar (Mitis Salivarius agar), only fifty samples are regarded as positive bacterial isolates to identify the   S.mutans isolates, their morphological, cultural, biochemical, and VITEK features were examined. . The microtiter plate method was used to detect the development of biofilms by comparing the characteristics of the isolates. In this work, the median values of optical density (OD) at 630 nm were utilised to employ ELISA to distinguish between S. mutans isolates that developed biofilms and those that did not. To confirm the type of bacteria using molecular identification. Objectives: The purpose of this work is to determine the subminimum and minimum inhibitory concentrations of silica nanoparticles that function as anti-biofilm agents, as they have an impact on bacterial growth and details of silica nanoparticle characterization. Results: In this study considered to be S.mutans are twenty isolates the morphological, cultural, biochemical, and VITEK properties of the bacterial isolates were used to identify them . in this study molecular identification to more confirm of S.mutans  the result of PCR showed that 20/20(100%) isolates were PCR  positive for 16r RNA gene .  in this investigation different isolates were evaluated for their capacity to create biofilm; nine (45%) were judged to be strong producers, seven (35%), to be moderate producers, and four (20%) to be weak producers.  the sol-gel method was used in this study to synthesis silica nanoparticles, which were then characterised by XRD, FE-SEM, EDX, and TEM. In this study, Si-NPs were tested against isolates of S.mutans  by using a resazurin mediated microtiter plate the results have shown that silica  nanoparticles  has inhibitory action (MIC) against  S. mutans with concentration  0,78 mg/ml and sub-MIC with concentration 0.39 mg/ml. .The anti-biofilm effect of silica nanoparticles on  isolates of S. mutans in the current investigation revealed that the biofilm mean of control (biofilm development without silica nanoparticles) was 0.583, whereas the findings for anti-biofilm utilizing sub-MIC of NPs, was 0.185  in microtiter plate method when the (p value) less than 0.05 this proves  the NPs effected on the biofilm formation by S.murans and inhibition it  . Conclusion: Silica nanoparticles' anti-biofilm action on S.mutans isolates demonstrated the importance of biofilm inhibition.
Friendship Management Training with Prosocial Orientation for Improving Social-Emotional Competence of Middle School Students
Authors: Purna Rozi Sastra , Sari Liliyana , Angraini Fitri , Andriani Marisa Putri
Published: October 2024

Background: Social-emotional competence have a high level of urgency to be actualized especially in middle school students because through this competency it is able to prevent the level of delinquency and crime and is able to improve academic achievement in students. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of friendship management training with prosocial orientation to improve the social-emotional competence of middle school students.
Methods: This study used an experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 39 middle school students in Padang City, Indonesia, were selected by a randomization technique to be assigned to a control or experimental group after completing an informed consent. Social-emotional competence was measured using the Social and Emotional Competencies Evaluation Questionnaire (Coelho et al., 2015) developed by researchers. The scale had an Alpha Cronbach of 0.935, indicating high reliability.
Results: Result showed that the ANOVA test results showed that friendship management training effectively improved the social-emotional competence of middle school students (F = 6.633; p < 0.05). The effect of treatment was proven to be significant, indicating an increase in the social-emotional competence of students who received prosocial-oriented friendship management training. The average increase in social-emotional competence of students with friendship management training was higher than that of the control group (F = 2,302; p > 0,05).
Conclusions: According the results, friendship management training was found to be effective in increasing social-emotional competence of middle school students. Therefore, the training is recommended as a promising program to be implemented in schools to promote social-emotional competence of students.
Influence of the Type Of Anesthesia On The Rate Of Maturation Of Arteriovenous Fistulas In Patients On Hemodialysis Protocol
Authors: Aurora Loza Correa , María Romero Santana Gisela , Arnulfo Calixto Flores
Published: October 2024

This article aims to determine if the type of anesthesia influences the maturation rate of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) in patients on hemodialysis protocol.
To this end, an observational, retrospective study was carried out from the clinical records of patients who underwent AVF in the period December 2021-June 2022 at the ISSSTE Tláhuac Hospital. Information of interest was obtained from the records, including age, sex, anthropometric characteristics, comorbidities, anesthetic risk, type of anesthesia (BPB: brachial plexus block versus general anesthesia), fistula maturation, and complications. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed. A cutoff value of p ≤0.05 was considered significant.
45 patients with a mean age of 54.8±10.6 years were included. At three weeks post-fistula formation, the AVF maturation rate was 84.4%. At 6 months of follow-up, 97.8% of the fistulas were functional. Steal syndrome was the only complication and was found in 6.7% of patients. The Odds Ratio (OR) for fistula maturation in patients who underwent BPB was 8.1, 95%CI 1.3-48.8 (p=0.023).
It can be concluded that the BPB is associated with a higher rate of AVF maturation for hemodialysis.
Molecular detection and phylogenetic tree assay of Pseudomonus aeruginosa isolated from otitis cases of cats and humans, Iraq
Authors: Bader Shahnaz F. , Jasim Alyaa S. , Alsaad Kamal M.
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was toward isolation and identification of P. aeruginosa from cats with otitis externa in Basra city Using culture media, Biochemical tests and Polymerase chain reaction. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from 46 isolates that involved 32 cases out of 75 of feline otitis externa (21.3%) and in 14 (9.3%) from 75 human samples .the clinical signs of otitis externa were head shaking, scratching, excessive ear wax, malodor, pain during palpation, alopecia and pus and/or blood. Culture was done on Pseudomonas chrome agar revealed positive samples with production of greenish-blue pigmentation by the bacteria .polymerase chain reaction revealed that isolates were Pseudomonas aeruginosa using specific primers for P. aeruginosa identification 16S rRNA and the result was positive for the 15 isolates. a phylogenetic tree analysis of P. aeruginosa was performed using the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis which illustrated the phylogenetic relationship between P. aeruginosa strains isolated from cats and other related genera. In conclusion, this study confirmed the higher prevalence of P. aeruginosa in otitis externa infection of cats when compared to human. The using of molecular assay and 16S rRNA gene contributed effectively in detection of P. aeruginosa. Therefore, this study suggests the application of molecular techniques in identification of different microorganisms. Additionally, moreover studies are necessary to detect the prevalence of P. aeruginosa in different infections in animals as well as human.
The Effect of the (E.D.J.A) Model On Analytical Thinking Among First-Year Intermediate Students In Physics
Authors: Jalab Saif Burhan
Published: October 2024

The research aims to identify the effect of the [E.D.J.A] model on analytical thinking among first-year intermediate students in physics. The experimental design was adopted for the experimental and control groups with the post-test, where the sample size reached (70) students, distributed among (36) for the experimental group and (34) for the control group, and to achieve the goal of the research, the researchers built a test for analytical thinking skills consisting of (36) items with three alternatives, according to the three analytical thinking skills. After applying the test to the two research groups, the researchers analyzed the results. It became clear that the students of the experimental group outperformed the students. The control group was according to the (E.D.J.A) model in analytical thinking skills, and the size of the effect of the (E.D.J.A) model was large on analytical thinking skills. In light of this, the following conclusion was reached that teaching according to the (E.D.J.A) model contributed to improving the analytical thinking skills of the students in the class. The first is average in physics.
The Analysis of Risk Factors in Toddlers on The Occurrence of Stunting In Pidie
Authors: Hamdani  , Decy Erni Nasution  , Nurlaili  , Mustafa  , Muhammad Ikhwani
Published: October 2024

Nutritional issues in toddlers continue to be a primary concern in population settings. Among these issues are stunting, wasting, and overweight (World Health Organization, 2020). Stunting remains a major nutritional problem in developing countries such as Indonesia. Stunting, or chronic malnutrition, is a nutritional issue resulting from prolonged inadequate nutrient intake from food (Andriani et al., 2017). Short stature in toddlers (stunting) is determined by body length or height that is less than -2 SD according to WHO global references for children compared to other children of the same age (World Health Organization, 2013). The global prevalence of stunted toddlers, according to WHO, is 21.9%. According to the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) by the Ministry of Health, the prevalence of stunted toddlers in this province was 31.2% last year. The highest incidence of stunting in Aceh is in Kota Subulussalam, which had the highest prevalence of stunted toddlers in Aceh in 2022, reaching 47.9%. This number jumped 6.1 points from 41.8% in 2021. Pidie Regency, with 27.8%, ranks fifth highest in Aceh. This study used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 334 toddlers chosen using the Slovin formula. Sampling was conducted randomly among mothers of underweight toddlers in local health center in  Pidie Regency, which has a toddler population of 1,979. Statistical software SPSS 23 with Chi-square was used for data analysis. The findings from this study, derived from bivariate statistical analysis using the Chi-square test at a 95% confidence level, yielded a p-value of 0.268 (p > 0.05). This indicates that the Antenatal Care variable does not affect the risk of stunting. For the immunization variable, the test results showed a p-value of 0.515 (p > 0.05), indicating no relationship between immunization and the risk of stunting. For the exclusive breastfeeding variable, a p-value of 0.038 (p < 0.05) was obtained, indicating that exclusive breastfeeding affects the risk of stunting. The maternal nutrition during pregnancy variable resulted in a p-value of 0.037 (p < 0.05), indicating that maternal nutrition affects the risk of stunting. As for the parenting pattern variable, the test resulted in a p-value of 0.007 (p < 0.05), indicating that parenting patterns greatly influence the risk of stunting.
The Correlation of Maternal Behavior in Toddlers Breastfeeding with Wasting Prevention in Pidie
Authors: Decy Erni Nasution  , Nurlaili  , Hamdani  , Rahmi Inayati  , Muhammad Ikhwani
Published: October 2024

Besides children, teenagers also suffer from malnutrition due to certain factors. The development of wasting is considered related to mothers’ behavior during breastfeeding times. However, it has big impact towards the quality of breastfeeding. According to data from World Health Organization, 45.4 million children under the age of five were underweight in 2020, while the highest infant wasting rate nationally was 11.9% in several districts and cities from 33 provinces in Indonesia. Globally, 149.2 million children under the age five suffer from stunting, while its distribution of region in Indonesia is in Maluku and Aceh. Aceh is in fourth place of stunting with a percentage of 11.3% nationally. Based on the data related to wasting using the ratio of children’s weight to height, Pidie regency ranks third in Aceh as a whole with ratio of 15.3%. This study used a cross-sectional research with sample of 332 toddlers selected as the research object using Slovin formula. The sample data of this study was determined randomly and was taken from Pidie Regency Health Center which had a population of 1979 toddlers listed. SPSS 23 statistical software with Chisquare was used as a tool for data analysis. The findings of this study came from a bivariate statistical analysis test using the chisquare test at a confidence level of 95%, resulting in a p-value of 0.042 (p<; 0.05). This shows that the variable of maternal knowledge has an influence in keeping toddlers from experiencing wasting. The results of the chisquare test at the 95% confidence level in the bivariate statistical analysis test with p= 0.021 (p<; 0.05) showed that the maternal attitude variable had an influence on the ability of toddlers to avoid wasting. The results of the chisquare test for bivariate statistical analysis are at a confidence level of 95%: p = 0.024 (p<; 0.05). Characteristics of maternal behavior and prevention of wasting have a close correlation. Mothers' attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors towards wasting prevention are influenced by their breastfeeding practices. The best way to prevent wasting is to encourage mothers to breastfeed. The researchers stated that the increasing knowledge and attitudes of mothers in breastfeeding also improved their behavior, especially in terms of preventing wasting while breastfeeding. Supervision of health workers is expected to increase the knowledge and attitude of mothers and improve the prevention of wasting
The Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Pulmonary Function Among Healthcare Workers in Mosul City/Iraq
Authors: Athman Abdulkareem Hasan  , Suhair Mohammed Hussoon  , Al-Qassab Tareq  , Rabeea Mhaidi Mohammed
Published: October 2024

The study was designed to evaluate if there is a relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and pulmonary function. This highlights the mechanisms by which obesity and overweight status could affect lung health, through parameters such as Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second  (FEV1%). To determine pulmonary function, spirometry is the main method. It defines the severity of pulmonary function impairment according to FEV1% as normal to mild: average ≥70%, moderate 40-69%, and severe ≤39%. Interestingly, the review even points out that a form of malnutrition can also cause pulmonary function decline. This is why nutritional status should be one consideration in clinical assessments for some types of diseases. Reflecting the fact that obesity is an important contributing factor to respiratory health. It is stated in the document that obesity results from some unwanted changes which can cause the development of smaller lung volumes and also reduce total capacity even less sucking capacities (compared to non-obese people). It also considers waist circumference and additional waist-to-hip ratio as potentially better predictors of pulmonary function than BMI only, because body fat distribution is not reflected by the presence or absence of obesity. The research likewise links this eating pattern to the worldwide rise in obesity and suggests a correlation with myriad health issues such as asthma. This indicates that mechanical consequences of increased body mass could exacerbate airway remodeling, predisposing to subclinical airway dysfunction. Second, it emphasizes the extra burden of breathing experienced by obese patients that may render them short of breath and possibly wheezy. In conclusion, whilst BMI remains a pragmatic measurement to reflect body fat content adequately and therefore pulmonary implications of obesity on lung physiology upstream from Acute exacerbations are also influenced not just by the quantitative trajectory of adiposity (BMI) but qualitative factors related to body distribution including abdominal girth as well as overall nutritional status.
The Relationship Between Mothers' Knowledge and Attitude in Breastfeeding and The Occurrence of Nipple Irritation in Pidie Regency
Authors: Nurlaili  , Nasution Decy Erni , Hamdani  , Rahmi Inayati  , Mustafa  , Ikhwani Muhammad
Published: October 2024

Research indicates that 40% of women do not breastfeed their infants due to experiencing breast pain and swelling, and fear of nipple soreness. This may be due to incorrect breastfeeding techniques, which are often overlooked by mothers who lack the proper breastfeeding management knowledge, thus requiring relevant training and education. Proper breastfeeding requires good attachment between the mother's areola and the baby's mouth so the baby can feed effectively and nipple irritation can be avoided. If not adhered to, nipple irritation may occur, causing mothers to be reluctant to breastfeed their infants, which may impact to the child's growth rate. Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrition for infants, as it contains essential nutrients needed for optimal growth and development (Prasetyono, 2012). Data from the Aceh District/City Breastfeeding Coverage in 2022 shows that the highest coverage was in Sabang City, with only 22.43% of the population (6,006 infants). This study used a cross-sectional design where 375 infants were breastfed, and the Slovin formula was applied. Samples were randomly selected from infants at health centers in Pidie District. Researchers used the Chi-square test for data analysis. The findings from this study, derived from bivariate statistical analysis using the Chi-square test with a 95% confidence level, resulted in a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). This indicates that the knowledge variable significantly affects breastfeeding technique. The Chi-square test at a 95% confidence level with p=0.000 (p < 0.05) also shows that attitude has an impact on the mother's ability to breastfeed. The mother's knowledge and attitude significantly influence their breastfeeding practice. The best way to prevent nipple irritation is by educating mothers on proper breastfeeding techniques. Researchers state that improving maternal knowledge and attitudes can enhance behavior, especially in breastfeeding practices, to prevent irritation. Monitoring by health workers is expected to improve maternal knowledge and attitudes and minimize the incidence of nipple irritation.
Factors related to Health Literacy in Illness Prevention among Buriram Rajabhat University Students
Authors: Intarangkul Thittayawadee , Chodnock Kanittha
Published: October 2024

A health science student is a health personnel with a role in caring, promoting, preventing, and maintaining health, thus they must be literate and knowledgeable about health in order for people to have a good quality of life. The aims of this study were to assess the level of health literacy in illness prevention and to study the relationship between health literacy and illness prevention among nursing students, Faculty of Nursing, and students from the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Science, Buriram Rajabhat University. The data were analyzed using mean, percentage, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The results revealed that the overall health literacy in illness prevention of nursing students (average score of 82.46 percent, x̄ =4.12, S.D.= 0.7, very good level) was higher than the public health science students (average score of 79.04 percent, x̄ =3.81, S.D.= 0.72, moderate level). When considering each aspect, it was found that health literacy of most nursing students was at a very good level while for the aspect of changing self-health behavior and the aspect of transmission of information in health care were at moderate levels. As for the health literacy of the public health science students, most of them were at a moderate level while the comprehension of adequate information and health services was at a very good level. In addition, health literacy was positively correlated with illness prevention (r=0.248) which indicated that good health literacy had a positive effect on preventing illness.
The impact of the Exchange Rate On The Current Account Of The Iraqi Balance Of Payments
Authors: Al-Dulaimi Tawfiq Saadoun Salim , Hussein Prof Dr، Abdul Razzaq Hamad
Published: October 2024

The exchange rate is considered one of the basic determinants that affect the economic performance of any country, as it reflects the purchasing power of the national currency compared to foreign currencies. In the Iraqi economy, the exchange rate plays a pivotal role due to the rentier nature of the economy and its heavy dependence on oil exports as a main source of revenues. In recent years, Iraq witnessed noticeable fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies, which raised many questions about the impact of these fluctuations on various aspects of the national economy, especially the current account of the balance of payments. The current account, as an essential part of the balance of payments, reflects the country’s external economic performance from By measuring the difference between exports and imports of goods and services in addition to other financial flows, this study aims to shed light on the relationship between the exchange rate and the current account of the Iraqi balance of payments.
Histopathological Study Of Prostate Cancer According To Gleason Score
Authors: Khamees Taghreed Hatem , Al-Husseini Alaa Mohammad Hasson , Hussein Aws Rasool
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to histopathological alternation prostate cancer according Gleason systems . The total number of study samples was (60 ) that taken from men who suffered  prostate cancer .patients  diagnosed by a specialist doctor.
 Blood samples taken from all groups for estimation of levels of PSA.    Second type of samples was biopsy and paraffin block that taken from PC patients for detection of histopathological alternations depending Gleason score.
The result obtained from histopathology method that the prostate cancer in early stage poorly differentiated gland to loss gland formation in advanced early stage.
Tobacco consumption influencing the prevalence of hypertension among Indian women aged above 15 years: An in-depth analysis using National Family Health Survey (NFHS - 5), 2019–2021
Authors: Nisha B.  , Koushik M  , Abishek Ghosh  , Suresh Kumar Sharma  , Sonu Goel  , Ruma Dutta
Published: October 2024

Objectives: Globally, hypertension associated with tobacco consumption is one of the leading causes of death. The aim of this study is to explore the possible association between tobacco consumption and hypertension among women aged 15 years and above in India.
Methods: Data available from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 5) survey was used for the study. The study examined the relationship between tobacco consumption and hypertension by analysing blood pressure indices among women aged above 15 years in India. The weighted proportion was computed with 95% CI for the cross-tabulations. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the risk factors for hypertension, high mean arterial pressure, and wide pulse pressure.
Results: Among 625116 women aged 15 years and above, 41181 (6.6%) of them were tobacco consumers; among them, 3.4% had wide pulse pressure, 6% had hypertension, and 20.2% had high mean arterial pressure. Tobacco consumers were 1.11 times (1.03-1.20) and 1.09 (1.05-1.14) times more likely to have hypertension and high mean arterial pressure respectively, compared to those who didn't consume tobacco. Smokeless tobacco consumers were 1.12 (1.04-1.21) times more likely to develop hypertension.
Conclusion: From this study, we found that factors like older age, mixed diet, alcohol use, and obesity have contributed to the risk of hypertension. Smokeless tobacco users were at risk of developing hypertension compared to users of other forms of tobacco.
Evaluation of Nurses’ practices about Umbilical Cord Care for Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Authors: Sabreen Sabeeh Yousif  , Suad Hassoon Khudhair
Published: October 2024

Background: The umbilical cord, made of Wharton's jelly, is a gelatinous material that extends from the fetus's umbilicus to the placenta. It consists of two umbilical arteries and one vein, and the urachus, a remnant of the allantois. Infections can lead to complications, including sepsis, abdominal button inflammation, abscess, necrotizing fasciitis, and liver abscesses.
Objective(s): This study aims to evaluate nurses’ practices about umbilical cord care for Neonates.
Methodology: A quantitative approach using a descriptive-analysis design was used in the present study in order to  evaluate nurses’ practices about umbilical cord care for Neonates. . The period of the study was from   January 13th ,2024 to May 13th, 2024  .   A questionnaire was completed by 64 nurses staff from Welfare Teaching Hospital and Central Teaching Hospital of Pediatric. The sample consisted of 50 nurses.
 Results: The practices levels was assessed using a three-point scale. A study of nurses found that while 70% were female, the majority had a diploma in nursing and a bachelor's degree. Most had between 1 and 6 years of hospital experience and a significant number of specific NICU experience. Most nurses actively sought to update their knowledge about neonatal umbilical cord care. However, the majority of practices were rated as 'Poor', indicating a gap in compliance with established protocols and standards for umbilical cord hygiene and maintenance. The study found no significant correlation between demographic characteristics or experience in hospitals and NICUs, and suggested that knowledge alone may not translate into effective practice without continuous training and strict adherence to protocols.
Conclusion: while our study agrees with some existing literature it also challenges studies indicating an interplay of factors affecting neonatal care practices beyond just the demographic characteristics of nursing staff. Future research should delve into systemic influences on practice adherence along with evaluating targeted interventions effectiveness in enhancing cord care quality, in neonatal units.
Recommendation :From the results of this study and also from the previous literatures and researches its became essential to establish a mandatory training sessions for all the staff in the NICU focusing on the best practices for the care of umbilical cord, and this sessions has to include a standardized protocols to ensure that the knowledge is efficiently translated into practice.
Primary Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report
Authors: Naima Fellak  , Kareem Kamil Mohamed  , Hussein Saleh
Published: October 2024

Pulmonary embolism (PE) as the first clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an unusual and rare presentation. This case report discusses a 30-year-old male who presented with chest pain and hypoxemia at a hospital in Dubai. Initial workup revealed elevated D-dimer levels and a positive CT pulmonary angiogram confirming PE. The patient’s medical history was unremarkable, except for a recent transient leg discomfort. Upon further investigation, hypoalbuminemia and proteinuria suggested nephrotic syndrome. A thorough autoimmune evaluation revealed elevated anti-dsDNA antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of SLE nephritis. This case emphasizes the necessity of considering SLE as a differential diagnosis for young patients with unexplained thrombotic events, even in the absence of traditional SLE symptoms. Treatment and early recognition are important in managing thrombotic complications in SLE.
Unveiling Mobile Wallet Adoption: Exploring UTAUT's Influence on Behavioral Intentions
Authors: Thilagaraja Dr. , V Janani , B Dr. Prem Anand , C Dr. Fredrick Jorgenson , Sankaran Dr. M.
Published: October 2024

In today’s world, smartphones have become the most important part of life. It has changed the lifestyles of many people. In recent times, the usage of smartphones has increased dramatically as it offers various benefits to its users. The rapid evolution of digital payment technologies has propelled the emergence of mobile wallets as a convenient and potentially transformative means of financial transactions. The current research focuses on analyzing the effects of UTAUT on users’ behavioral intentions for using Mobile wallet technology. In this empirical study, the main concepts of the UTAUT model are explained. Adopting the UTAUT framework, the survey evaluates important factors that influence users' intentions to adopt mobile wallets. This study uses survey data from 110 Internet users, which will be examined using regression, correlation, and weighted mean analysis. This research revealed positive significant correlation between intention and performance expectations, effort expectations, social norms, and privacy. However, it was also found that performance expectation, effort expectation and privacy of personal information had a significant positive influence on behavioral intention.
Tahap Stres Dalam Kalangan Guru Di Sebuah Sekolah Rendah Daerah Johor Bahru
Authors: Pannir Selvam Kineeshaa
Published: October 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap stres serta mengkaji pengaruh faktor hubungan sesama rakan sekerja, bebanan kerja, kekangan masa dan karenah pelajar terhadap tahap stres dalam kalangan guru di SJK(T) Jalan Yahya Awal, Johor Bahru. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah tinjauan dan data diperoleh daripada soal selidik yang menggunakan skala likert lima mata. Soal selidik yang digunakan berdasarkan soal selidik pengubahsuaian daripada soal selidik kajian oleh Fazura Mohd Noor (2011) yang turut diubahsuai daripada beberapa soal selidik kajian-kajian terdahulu oleh Kim (2006), Ling (2008), Wan Mohamad Nasir (2002), Sevakame (2003) dan Chang (2007). Soal selidik yang dibina mengandungi tiga bahagian iaitu Bahagian A (Maklumat Demografi Responden), Bahagian B (Tahap Stres Guru) dan Bahagian C (Faktor Stres Guru). Darjah kebolehpercayaan (Alpha Cronbach) bagi instrumen yang digunakan ialah 0.968. Berdasarkan jadual penentuan sampel oleh Krejcie and Morgan (1970) iaitu seramai 44 orang guru dipilih secara rawak sebagai responden bagi kajian ini. Data diproses melibatkan statistik deskriptif iaitu pengukuran frekuensi, skor min, sisihan piawai dan peratusan. Data juga diproses menggunakan analisis regresi berganda dan pekali Korelasi Pearson. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap stres dalam kalangan guru di SJK(T) Jalan Yahya Awal, Johor Bahru secara keseluruhannya adalah pada tahap yang rendah dengan min = 2.30 dan sisihan piawai = 0.706. Faktor hubungan sesama rakan sekerja, bebanan kerja, kekangan masa dan karenah pelajar meramal secara signifkan terhadap stres guru dalam kalangan guru di SJK(T) Jalan Yahya Awal, Johor Bahru, Johor, R2 = 0.532, F(4, 36) = 10.237, p < 0.05. Faktor yang paling dominan mempengaruhi tahap stres dalam kalangan guru SJK(T) Jalan Yahya Awal, Johor Bahru adalah hubungan sesama rakan sekerja, Beta = 0.348, p < 0.05.
La educación STEAM en el aula: Metodología para la inclusión
Authors: Puma Huamán Beto , Mayta Mamani Justa Evangelina , López Novoa Ibis Lizeth , Rodríguez Sevillano Víctor Fredy , Huaranga Rivera Herbert Víctor
Published: October 2024

La falta de alfabetización integral y científica de la ciudadanía ha sido tema de investigación, particularmente en el campo de la educación. El estancamiento del desarrollo estudiantil en esta área puede atribuirse en gran medida a los métodos de enseñanza tradicionales que se han transmitido de generación en generación (Comisión Europea, 2007; Osborne y Dillon, 2008). Existe consenso en la literatura en que el enfoque tradicional y presencial del aula es una de las principales limitaciones del sistema educativo actual, y existe la necesidad de una renovación educativa para adaptarse a los nuevos tiempos. Como resultado, el surgimiento de metodologías activas, como el aprendizaje basado en la investigación, se ha visto como un paso positivo hacia el cambio, con resultados alentadores (Aguilera et al., 2018; Romero-Ariza, 2017). La idea de integración disciplinaria se remonta a Dewey (1859-1952) y ha sido un tema recurrente en los debates sobre la reforma educativa desde el siglo XIX. Actualmente, i-STEAM se considera uno de los enfoques más prometedores para mejorar el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes en las diferentes etapas educativas. Numerosas publicaciones de diversos contextos y lugares alrededor del mundo presentan intervenciones, propuestas, secuencias, actividades y más de STEAM. Si bien estos estudios empíricos reportan beneficios en diversos aspectos (Ata Aktürk y Demircan, 2017; Kang, 2019), faltan reflexiones teóricas profundas, reflexivas y detalladas sobre los fundamentos de i-STEAM, como lo señalan algunos autores (Aguilera y Ortiz-Revilla, 2021; McComas y Burgin, 2020; Millar, 2020; Zeidler, 2016).
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Penggunaan Aplikasi Mesin Antrian untuk Peningkatan Layanan Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer
Authors: Abdul Muis Mappalotteng  , Mustari S. Lamada  , Saputri Armi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Tingkat Kepuasan Mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer dalam Penggunaan Aplikasi Mesin Antrian di Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer  Penelitian dilakukan pada 05 April 2024 sampai dengan 10 Mei 2024. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode penelitian kuantitatif, Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, kuisoner, dan dokumentasi. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer Angkatan 2020 sampai 2022 yang diambil menggunakan probability sampling berjumlah 98 responden. Dari hasil Analisa didapatkan bahwa Tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap aplikasi mesin antrian jurusan Teknik informatika dan komputer, dari indikator Reliability (Kehandalan) berada pada Kategori puas memiliki persentase tertinggi sebesar 56.12%. Responsiveness (Ketanggapan) dengan Kategori puas mencapai 53.06%. Competence (Kompetensi) berada pada Kategori puas sebesar 48.97%, Access (Akses) berada Kategori puas memiliki persentase tertinggi sebesar 50%, Courtesy (Keramahan) dengan Kategori puas mencapai 47.95%, Communication (Komunikasi) berada pada Kategori puas sebesar 54.04%, Credibility (Kredibilitas) pada Kategori sangat puas mencapai 92.85%. Security (Keamanan) pada Kategori sangat puas sebesar 21.42%, sedangkan Understanding Knowing the Customer (Memahami Kebutuhan Mahasiswa) berada Kategori puas sebesar 44.89%, dan Tangible (Wujud) Kategori puas mencapai 55.10%.
Incidence of Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in those with hip fractures: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Pierce Todd , Issa Kimona , Wright Craig , Scillia Anthony , Emami Arash
Published: October 2024

Introduction As the rise in the population over the age of 65 years continues, there is a concern that there will be an increase in fragility hip fractures.  Inadequate vitamin D levels could affect the health of the bone, and subsequently increase of sustaining a hip fracture.  The purpose of our study was to determine if there was in fact an association between insufficient or deficient vitamin D levels and sustaining a hip fracture in our patients 90 years of age or older. Methods 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in all patients who presented to the Emergency Department of a high-volume teaching institution who also had a diagnosis of hip fracture from 2017 to 2019 were prospectively and randomly assessed. Vitamin D levels were randomly ordered and assessed by the on-call orthopedic resident on all patients over 90 years of age.  Overall, 47 patients that were 90 years of age or older were treated in our institution of which the study cohort consisted of 47 patients. This included 7 men and 40 women with a mean age of 94 years (range, 90 to 102 years).  The guidelines of the Endocrine Society definitions of Vitamin D deficiency, insufficiency, and normal levels were used.  The incidence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency was compared to those with normal levels for statistical significance.  Outcomes were further sub-stratified by gender. Results The cohort had mean Vitamin D levels of 27.2 ng/ml (range, 4.3 to 69.4 ng/mL).  Sixty-four percent of patients had lower than normal Vitamin D levels (p = 0.007) with 43% (n = 20) who were deficient and 21% (n = 10) who were considered insufficient.  When outcomes were stratified by gender, men and women had similar mean vitamin D levels (p= 0.67).  Women with hip fractures had higher incidences of vitamin D levels of < 30 ng/mL (p =0.002) while men had similar incidences (p = 0.6) of vitamin D levels above and below 30 ng/mL.  Discussion We found an association between the incidence of hip fractures and increased incidence of insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D those over 90 years of age.  Future studies should examine how improvements in vitamin D levels can reduce potential risk of fragility hip fractures.
OPTIMALISASI PEMBERDAYAAN ANAK USIA SEKOLAH DALAM MITIGASI BENCANA
Authors: Fidiana Kurniawati  , Akde Triyoga
Published: October 2024

Anak usia sekolah memiliki risiko rentan menjadi korban bencana sehingga perlu dioptimalkan pengetahuan dan keterampilannya dalam mitigasi dan penanganan bencana baik secara formal maupun non formal. Pendidikan siaga bencana bisa dimulai pada anak usia sekolah dasar. Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan anak usia sekolah dalam mitigasi bencana dalam upaya mengurangi risiko bencana pada anak usia sekolah di Sekolah Minggu GBI Setia Bakti Kediri, kegiatan terdiri dari 33 murid yang terlibat.Metode menggunakan ceramah dan demonstrasi terkait mitigasi dan penanganan bencana. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan setelah diberikan edukasi mitigasi bencana yang ditunjukkan dengan p value = 0,000. Pentingnya penerapan pendidikan mitigasi bencana pada anak usia sekolah perlu dilakukan sejak dini, agar memberikan pendalaman pengetahuan dan kesiapsiagaan, sehingga anak usia sekolah mampu bertindak pada saat sebelum dan sesudah terjadinya bencana.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI (MP-ASI) DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA DIWILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS LEUWISARI KABUPATEN TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Bayu Brahmantia  , Sri Mulyanti  , Neni Sholihat  , Vira Dwi Alfani Paradis
Published: October 2024

Stunting merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang erat kaitannya dengan pemenuhan gizi yang dapat berdampak negatif terhadap kualitas hidup anak dalam mencapai tumbuh kembang yang optimal sesuai dengan potensi genetik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan ibu tentang makanan pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) dengan kejadian stunting pada balita. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode korelasional, dengan populasi sebanyak 344 ibu yang memiliki balita. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 77 responden ibu yang mempunyai balita usia 12-59 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai p value sebesar 0,000 (<0,05). Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu tentang makanan pendamping ASI dengan kejadian stunting pada balita
Computational Analysis of Dinucleoside Monophosphates: Comparing Structural Properties of Analogous Strands of Deoxyribonucleic Acids and Ribonucleic Acids Using Quantum Density Functional Calculations
Authors: Tremblay Pierre-Luc
Published: October 2024

The objective of this experiment was to determine the relative stabilities of dinucleoside monophosphates using density functional theory calculations. The calculations performed used Gaussian16 density functionals (Frisch et al., 2014) and Schrödinger’s equation to determine the optimal structure of single strands of two-base long deoxyribonucleic acids and their analogous ribonucleic acids. The strands looked at were composed of, respectively, deoxyadenosine-deoxycytidine, and deoxyguanosine-deoxythymidine for the DNA strands. The RNA strands were composed of, respectively, adenosine-cytosine, guanine-uracil, and guanine-thymine. The Hartree-Fock energies of the DNA AC and GT strands as well as those of the RNA AC, GT, and GU strands respectively were of -9.5672 x10-15 J, -1.0153 x10-14 J, -1.0223 x10-14 J, -1.0809 x10-14 J, and -1.0638 x10-14 J. Each of these were determined using Gaussian16 with the wB97X-D/6-31+G(d,p) model and tabulated using AIMAll (AIMSum, 2019). These values show that the RNA strands are more stable than the DNA strands with the adenosine-containing strands being the least stable in both the DNA and RNA forms respectively.
From Anatomical Theatres to the Stage: Ferdinand and Dissection in the Duchess of Malfi
Authors: Kittson Morgan
Published: October 2024

Unlike our 21st-century approaches to the disciplines, science and art were inextricably intertwined during the Early Modern Period. Innovations in scientific knowledge were both propagated and critiqued through various literary forms. Operating within the intersection of science and literature, this essay examines John Webster’s 17th-century play, The Duchess of Malfi, as a vehicle for critiquing contemporary anatomical dissections. Building upon Daisy Murray’s Twins in Early Modern English Drama and Shakespeare, and Albert H. Tricomi’s “The Severed Hand in Webster’s Duchess of Malfi,” this essay highlights the ways in which Webster engages with the anatomical dissections of his time. “From Anatomical Theatres to the Stage” begins with an overview of the history of European anatomical theatres and moves into an analysis of twinship as a dissection at birth and its implications for the early modern reader. Then, it considers Ferdinand’s association to witchcraft and his embodiment of the early modern surgeon as a means to showcase the immoral nature of the performance of human dissection. Beyond its demonstration of Webster’s engagement with his contemporary science, this essay ultimately illustrates the inseparability of art and science.
Who Holds up the Mirror? Women, Neighborhoods, and Public Education in Black Montreal
Authors: Diamond Katherine
Published: October 2024

The Montreal Regional Committee of the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW), acting out of the burrow of Little Burgundy, was juggling a litany of roles in their service to Black Montrealers by the 1980s. Consisting of a mere fifty members, this non-profit had begun to show vested interest in the affordable public education of their fellow Black citizens, especially in regards to the maintenance of positive self-image in the youths of their communities. One project, “Let’s hold that mirror straight- Towards a positive Black image,” took up much of the energy of this passionate group in 1981. However, despite concerted efforts on the part of the organization and enthusiastic second parties, the event ended up being a middling success at best. This essay will consider how the failure of the “Hold That Mirror Straight” conference reflected the wider social issues plaguing Little Burgundy as a result urban renewal projects, which had been present in the neighborhood for decades by 1981. Indeed, this work will analyze the link between the conference’s lackluster success and another pivotal event which rocked the neighborhood at the end of the calendar year: the closure of the local anglophone secondary school, the Royal Arthur School. These two events, I would argue, would cast a shadow over the community for the next decade, and would mark the earliest steps towards the eventual downfall of the Negro Community Centre in 1993.
Diskursive positioneringer i professionshøjskolernes vidensproduktion
Authors: Larsen Verner , Buch Anders
Published: October 2024

Med dannelsen af professionshøjskolerne blev der formuleret nye krav om deres vidensproduktion. Professionshøjskolerne skulle selv producere praksisnær og anvendelsesorienteret forskning og udvikling. Viden skulle cirkulere i et kredsløb mellem tre områder: forskning, uddannelse og praksis. Evalueringer og undersøgelser har imidlertid vist, at forsknings- og udviklingsbegrebet ikke er entydigt defineret: Det bliver artikuleret forskelligt i en række vidensdiskurser. Der  hersker således uklarhed om karakteren af professionshøjskolernes forskningsindsats.  På baggrund af fire forsknings- og udviklingsprojekter, identificerer artiklen forskellige diskursive positioner blandt forskere på professionshøjskolerne. Projekterne er initieret i samspil mellem et professionsbehov, en intern videnskabelig/akademisk interesse og et uddannelsesbehov, og viden produceres på baggrund af forskellige rationaler. Dette giver mulighed for etablering af forskellige relationer mellem forskning, uddannelse og praksis. Projekternes diskursive positioner fremanalyseres, og afslutningsvis diskuteres, hvordan disse knytter an til og udfordrer dominerende vidensdiskurser på området. Fælles for projekterne er en stærk orientering mod professionspraksis-behov, men svagere fokus på forsknings-uddannelses-relationen.
Hydroisostasy in the Far Eastern seas of Russia and its influence on the current sea level and geodynamic situation
Authors: Bulgakov R. F.
Published: October 2024

Changes in the water surface level in the World Ocean and seas directly, and most often negatively, aff ct economic activity in coastal areas. After the completion of the last glacial maximum, ocean transgression due to the fl w of meltwater from glaciers at a rate of tens of millimeters per year practically stopped 4 thousand years ago. However, with the beginning of the technogenic era, due to the acceleration of further degradation of ice sheets, the rise in sea level, which is estimated at a few millimeters per year, resumed. However, there is still a contribution to the change in modern sea level from the residual effects of post-glacial transgression. The article examines one of the most significant residual effects influencing the current change in the water level of the World Ocean and manifesting itself in regions remote from the centers of glaciation - the effect of hydroisostasy. Hydroisostasy is a change in the load on the earth’s surface and the response of the earth’s surface as a result of an increase or decrease in the depth of the water layer in reservoirs (lakes, seas, oceans) after the melting or growth of glaciers. Significant consequences of hydroisostasy, in addition to the contribution to the reshaping of the structure of coastal areas, also appear to be a contribution to modern geodynamics.
The first dinosaurs in Mining Museum of St. Petersburg Mining University
Authors: Sennikov A. G.
Published: October 2024

The first finds and scientific descriptions of dinosaurs were made in the early 19th century in the British Isles. Very quickly these discoveries became the property of scientists not only in Great Britain, but also all over the world, including Russia. Already in the middle of the 19th century, the Mining Museum in St. Petersburg received bones of the first described dinosaurs and their casts.
Sweeteners: Pro & Contra. Medical and Biological Aspects
Authors: Pavlova M. M.
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the main natural and artificial sweeteners, explains the possibilities of their use in people with excess body weight and diabetes, and describes the negative effects of long-term use of a number of sweeteners.