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Promising Directions in Strategic Planning of Sustainable Development of Agricultural Territories
Authors: Makarova Tatiana
Published: December 2021

Ensuring a stable improvement in the quality and standard of living of the rural population allows preserving the social and economic potential of rural areas. Effective management can ensure the implementation of social control and development of rural areas, the preservation of ecology, which ultimately contributes to the preservation of sustainable development of agricultural territories. The purpose of the study: To determine the directions and effective level of increasing the production of agricultural and livestock products aimed at preserving the sustainable development of agricultural territories. A correlation and regression analysis was carried out in the study to determine the promising directions of the northern districts of the Omsk region (Russia) to increase the effectiveness of strategic planning for the sustainable development of agricultural territories. Sustainable development of the regions, according to the authors, is impossible without increasing the level of well-being, therefore, the authors identified such areas for development as the cultivation of fodder crops, the cultivation of livestock and poultry (for slaughter), the cultivation of poultry for meat and the production of honey. The authors concluded that it is necessary to increase the production volumes of the selected promising areas for the development of agriculture by at least 5% to 13% per year, depending on the direction. There will be an increase in profit only at these values, which is one of the important factors contributing to the sustainable development of the areas allocated for research.
Diversity of Biofilm-Forming Bacteria in Chinnamuttom Harbor of Southeast India
Authors: Nithya P.
Published: December 2021

Biofilms are species rich, partially due to highly effective powers of diffusion of the microorganisms and have wide tolerance to marine environmental conditions. Characteristically, the first organisms to respond to and convalesce from stress. The present study aims to isolate and identify the biofilm forming bacterial species, collected from surface water and substratum of the ship hull for four seasons at Chinnamuttom fishing harbor, Southeast coast of India, during June 2015 to May 2016. Among the mean concentration of bacterial isolates of both water and substratum of the station, maximum in monsoon and minimum in summer seasons. Totally 16 isolates were obtained, based on the adherence property, 8 isolates from surface water and 8 isolates from substratum of the ship hull. The samples were plated on Zobell marine agar medium for bacterial isolates of study area. The isolates of Bacillus sp., Flavobacterium sp., Pseudomonas sp., Aeromonas sp., Micrococcus sp., Vibrio sp., Salmonella sp., Staphylococcus sp., Shegella sp., Klebsiella sp., Corynebacterium sp., Enterobacter sp., Chromohalobacter sp., Bacillus sp., Escherichia coli and Bacilus sp. were reported in all the seasons at study area. The major diverse bacterial isolates were further characterized through morphological and molecular identification. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequences. Biofilm bacterial isolates were confirmed as Bacillus sp., and Pseudomonas sp.
Effectiveness of Simulation As a Technique vs Traditional Method on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Basic Life Support: An Experimental Study
Authors: Yadav Jyoti
Published: December 2021

Instantaneous institution of Basic life Support (BLS) with Cardiovascular Resuscitation is one of the crucial factors in the survival of cardiac arrest patient. However, ability to learn and retain BLS skill remains questionable. The present study was aimed to compare the effectiveness of teaching BLS skills via simulation technique vs. traditional method to B.Sc. Nursing students and BPT 1st year students of SGT University, Budhera, Gurugram. The investigator prepared the list of all the students from first year B.Sc. Nursing and BPT first year and from that, the investigator selected the samples using simple random probability sampling technique. Before going ahead with data collection, a written consent was taken from the students regarding their willingness to participate in the research study. Then data regarding socio demographic variables was collected followed by a pre -test using knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist. On experimental group, simulation technique was used to teach BLS and control group learnt BLS in traditional way. After 7 days post-test was taken to assess the change in knowledge and practice regarding BLS. Mean post-test knowledge score for experimental group was high i.e., 18.40 in as compared to pre-test knowledge score of 12.90. Mean practice score for experimental group was high i.e., 10.00 as compared to mean pre-test practice score of 4.50. In control group, no significant difference was reported between pre-test and post-test knowledge as well as practice score. This study generates evidence that Simulation is more effective as a technique to teach BLS to student more effective as compared to conventional method.
Comparative Investigation on Micro-Structural, Morphological, Optical, Magnetic and Anti-Microbial Traits of Undoped and Nickel-Incorporated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Clementia I Mary
Published: December 2021

The main objective of the present work is to synthesize pure and nickel doped zinc oxide nanoparticles by facile co precipitation technique. The work is confined to study the effect of various weight ratios (0.3, 0.6 ,0.9) % Nickel into Zinc oxide and to witness the drastic changes that occur in its various physical properties such as structural, optical, magnetic from X ray diffraction (XRD), UV visible (ultra violet) spectra, VSM (Vibrating sample magneto meter). XRD analysis reveals the wurtzite hexagonal structure and it is also found that as the doping concentration increases the crystallite size decreases from 4.6 nm to 3.0 nm. SEM results depicts the agglomeration of the particle, the synthesized samples shows both rod and flakes formation when the doping concentration is increased. Morphological changes were analysed TEM (Transmission electron microscope). The enhancement in the optical behaviour were observed and the energy band gap is calculated with the data obtained from UV-Visible spectra and the optical properties shows a tremendous increase as the Ni content increases which proves the sample a suitable candidate for solar cells and photovoltaic devices. Purity of the prepared sample were investigated through EDAX analysis. The hysteresis loop from the VSM analysis elucidate the saturation magnetization and the ferromagnetic behaviour of the sample. X-ray Photoemission Spectroscopy results indicates the presence of several oxygen species adsorbed on the surface. The study is also extended to analyse its anti-microbial effect against Staphylococcus aureus. The cell culture dish of the sample showed a notable resistance against Staphylococcus aureus when the concentration of nickel is increased and could be extended to pharmaceutical applications in treating several skin infections.
Economic Availability of Forest Resources in Russia: An Analytical Assessment
Authors: Tretyakov Alexandr G.
Published: December 2021

The topic of the availability of forest resources is especially relevant for Russia, given the volume of the existing potential of these resources, distributed over a huge area of the country. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the possibilities of using the economic availability of forest resources in the practice of forestry in the Russian Federation. The article presents an analysis of the application of tools based on the economic availability of forest resources. It presents the classification of the forms of forest resources availability and analysis of possible situations that may occur assessing the economic availability of forest resources. The authors analyzed various methods of assessing the economic availability of forest wood resources, formed a criterion of economic availability and considered various conditions of economic availability. The results of calculations of economic availability assessments for the Vilegodskoe forestry located in the southeastern part of the Arkhangelsk region, according to which 19.1% of the analyzed plots were recognized as economically unavailable, are presented. The analysis of the characteristics of economically unavailable forest wood resources in the studied object has been carried out. Proposals have been developed on the spheres of the possible use of the toolkit for the economic availability of forest wood resources. The economic availability of forest resources can be widely used in the forestry practice of the Russian Federation in the areas of pricing and forest exploitation optimization. Its application will increase the level of payments for forest resources, due to the withdrawal of excess profits of loggers, and will also ensure the formation of more realistic forest plans.
Impact of Outpatient-Based Exercise Prescription on Stable Rheumatic Heart Disease and Post Coronavirus Infection Individual- A Case Report
Authors: Rumani Ismaa
Published: December 2021

The outcome of covid-19 patients with co-morbidities has reported to be poor. Post covid exercise-based rehabilitation may have a major role in improving exercise tolerance and quality of life in post-covid-19 patients with co-morbidities. This case report discusses the clinical scenario of a 35-year-old person who is a known case of stable rheumatic heart disease since 29 years and recently diagnosed with covid-19 moderate pneumonia. He was referred to post covid outpatient department for post-covid physiotherapy rehabilitation. After one month of structured exercise-based rehabilitation, improvement recorded in his SF-12 and 6-minute walk distance. COVID-19 patients with co-morbidities seemed to have a poor prognosis, according to various studies. Post covid exercise-based rehabilitation may have a major role in improving exercise tolerance and quality of life in post-covid-19 patients with co-morbidities. There is no structured rehabilitative protocol designed for such unusual combination as of now hence our study focuses on this lacunae. This case report discusses the clinical scenario of a 35-year-old person who is a known case of stable Rheumatic heart disease in the last 29 years and recently diagnosed with COVID-19 moderate pneumonia. He was referred to post covid outpatient department for post-covid physiotherapy rehabilitation. The individual followed a structured exercise-based rehabilitation protocol for one month 6 times/week and improvement recorded in his SF-12 and 6-minute walk distance. There was improvement in six-minute walk distance by 150 meters and rate of perceived exertion was also improved from 9 score to 7 in 6-20 borg scale post one month. In comparison to pre-Rehabilitation, SF-12 improved the quality of life in both physical and mental sore. This case report concluded that there was a definite improvement in the walking distance and quality of life of the patient after post COVID physiotherapy rehabilitation.
Health and Nutritional Status of Certain Lactating Mothers of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Authors: Fatima Kaneez
Published: December 2021

Diet is the vital part to survive, and balanced diet is the key to better and healthy living. Our daily needs of the body depend upon food to intake for better and proper functioning of vital organs and all organs. These include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. The amount required for living is much lowers then required for the nourishing an offspring. Lactation is an astonishing procedure in which the mother's body makes a secretion that has no immediate advantage to them but may completely support the baby. It was descriptive hospital-based study conducted among lactating mothers visiting Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur Pakistan. Sample size comprised of 200 lactating mothers. The Chi-square statistical test was used to analyze the difference between the groups by SPSS of latest version. The results revealed that groups of Body mass index (BMI), age groups, breast feeding status, working status, health status, family income, family member, mode of delivery, infant age status, parity, energy intake, protein intake, fat intake and carbohydrate intake had statistically significant differences while the educational status had no significant differences. In this study dietary intake pattern of lactating mother was normal because mostly mothers were educated, they have good knowledge of balanced diet
Effect of Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded by Light Cure Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement: An In vitro Evaluation
Authors: Maliael M.T.
Published: December 2021

This study was designed with the aim to evaluate the effect of curing time on the shear-bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded using light cure Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cements (RMGIC). This class of cement when used for luting orthodontic brackets offers certain advantages when compared to the more commonly used resin cements. Intact natural teeth (premolars) extracted for therapeutic purposes as part of orthodontic treatment was sourced for use in this study. The teeth were equally divided into four groups four testing, Group 1 - brackets bonded with RMGIC and cured for 3 seconds, Group 2 - brackets bonded RMGIC and cured for 6 seconds, Group 3 - brackets bonded with RMGIC and cured for 9 seconds and Control group - brackets bonded with composite and cured for 15 seconds. A high intensity LED light source was used to cure the cements. The Shear-Bond strength of the brackets was evaluated using a universal testing machine. One-way ANOVA test and Tukey multiple comparison tests were done to compare the difference of Shear-Bond Strengths among the groups tested. The average Shear Bond Strength among study groups was 7.64±2.86 MPa. The ANOVA and Tukey multiple comparison tests could not identify a statistically significant difference in Shear-Bond Strengths among the groups. Curing time does not appear to have a statistically significant effect on the Shear Bond Strength of orthodontic brackets bonded using Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cements..
Identifying Air Pollution As a Major Threat to Newly Grown Ecotourism Spot in Baranti, Purulia, West Bengal, India
Authors: Saha Dibyendu
Published: December 2021

Air pollution is a notable worldwide warning to human health. Every year, air pollution is accountable for more than five million death, out of these 91% occur in lower-middle-income countries. In addition to this, various respiratory & cardiovascular diseases, lower productivity and increased mortality are also related to air pollution, that’s why it’s often called a silent or invisible killer. However, Ecotourism generates opportunities for tourists wishing to enjoy the natural environment without destructing or disturbing its habitats. It is increasingly considered instrumental in helping the local socio-economic sustainable development and also as a means for generating revenues with the object of preserving the local traditional culture and craft. Environmental ambient quality must be considered as a crucial aspect in the predetermining process of prospective tourists and tourism destinations. The present study site Baranti, in Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal, India is situated in a splendid location within Baranti Lake and Baranti Hill, both has emerged as a fast-grown ecotourism spot over the last 7-8 years. The present study was carried out through survey questionnaire method from May 2020 (01.05.2020) - November 2020 (30.11.2020) on different categories of respondents like local people, hotel-resort owners & staff, local businessmen and tourists and simultaneously during this period, the air quality was also measured in respect of temperature, humidity, PM 2.5, PM 10, particles and CO2 through Temtop M2000C Air Quality Monitor at the said site. In the observation, ambient air quality was measured at three hours intervals on a day every week and 10 readings were taken from each site at a distance of 10 meters apart and the mean values were considered for statistical analyses. It was found that average PM 2.5, PM 10 & CO2 in ambient air in the study site were 64.26 ug/m3, 89.43 ug/m3 & 701.66 respectively therefore unexpectedly the ambient air is not only polluted but also moderate to unhealthy in respect of the said parameters as judged by the yardstick of Air Quality Guideline Levels laid down by the WHO. A well-defined management plan is required for controlling and minimising the said pollution with the interference of the Government and other agencies for the sustainable growth and development of the said ecotourism spot.
Isolation of Antibiotic Resistant Plasmid Deoxyribonucleic Acid from MDR Diarrheal Pathogens
Authors: Sarathkumar N.
Published: December 2021

Cholera is an acute infectious disease in countries with poor sanitation. The main clinical symptom of cholera is gastroenteritis and a symptom of the disease includes mild to moderate dehydration, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. Antibiotic drug resistance in V. cholera has become a serious problem mostly in developing countries and muti-drug resistance to different antibiotics as well as Tetracycline, Ampicillin, Kanamycin, Trimethoprim, Sulphonamides Streptomycin and Gentamicin. Multi-drug resistant V. cholera showed resistance against three or more three contrasting classes of antibiotics for recent decades. Fifty diarrheal samples were collected from the different hospitals in and around the Tirupur district. 25 positive V. cholerae were isolated. The isolates were characterized morphologically and biochemically. The confirmed strains were taken to decide susceptibility patterns by the disc diffusion method. Vibrio cholerae isolated in this study was subjected to an antibiogram against 10 commonly used antibiotics. All the tested isolates showed maximum resistance to Erythromycin (97%) and minimum resistance was noted in Trimethoprime (50%) respectively. Electrophoretic examination of plasmid DNA was carried out by Agarose gel Electrophoresis on 0.7%. More than 90% of resists showed were taken for plasmid isolation. The molecular weights of the fragments were evaluated by using a 10,000 bp DNA ladder and it was determined to be 1500 bp respectively. It is crucial to know the sensitivity and resistance pattern of any bacterial species for intercession an effective drug of choice in future
Effect of Exogenous Factors on Transformation Processes in the Russian Agro-Industrial Complex
Authors: Maksimova Tatiana P.
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the research is to study the trends of transformation of forms of management in the Russian agro-industrial complex in the conditions of preserving the general contradictions of the development of small and large forms of management. The main objective is to analyze the Russian agro-industrial complex. The subject of the study is the forms of management and the trends of their development. The last two decades are considered as the main time horizon of the study. The study made it possible: firstly, to reveal a stable tendency towards the predominance of large farms in the structure of production and the dynamics of output volumes given the existing institutional factors; secondly, to determine scenario forecasts (conservative, basic and optimistic) of the main trends in the further development of small and large forms of management; thirdly, to show the influence of the phenomenon of a global pandemic on transformation processes in the Russian agro-industrial complex. The relevance of this study is since during the thirty years of the market transformation of the national system of agrarian relations, significant changes have occurred among the main economic entities: especially in the issues of the evolution of the content, motivation of activity, sustainability factors and classification criteria for economic entities engaged in the production of agricultural products. These processes are reflected in the solution of common strategic problems: issues of ensuring both national food security and global food security issues
Effectiveness of Hold Relax Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Miraj Mohammad
Published: December 2021

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a popular flexibility training, which involves stretching and contraction of the target muscle group. PNF stretching is effective among athletes for improving passive range of motion, flexibility, and performance. Patients who undergo total knee replacement surgeries exhibit pain, swelling, decreased range of motion, muscle weakness, and stiffness. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the hold relax PNF technique to improve the balance and muscle strength in subjects with a bilateral knee replacement. Sixty four patients were selected based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. The patients were allocated into two groups by random allocation. The experimental group A (n=32) received the Hold Relax PNF technique with conventional treatment whereas, the control group B (n=32) received only conventional treatment as a part of the Home Exercise Program (HEP). Outcome measures used for evaluation included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) Score for measuring pain, muscle strength, and balance respectively. Students t-test showed significant differences between variables mean scores from two groups after three weeks of intervention. There was a statistical significant (t(32) = 2.38, p = 0.02) change in the mean scores of VAS in the experimental group (mean difference pre-post=3.19) as compared to control group ( mean difference pre -post=3.19) with Cohen’s d = 2.744588. Similarly for MMT(t(32) = 0.415, p = 0.005) and BBS scores (t(32) = 2.628, p = 0.035). The result of the study suggests that the Hold Relax PNF technique is more effective than conventional treatment alone in decreasing pain as well as increasing balance and muscle strength in bilateral knee replacement patients.
A Computational Approach to Predict the Molecular Drug Targets Against Candida glabrata
Authors: Sirari Priyanka
Published: December 2021

Non- albicans Candida (NAC) species are responsible for 35-65% of all candidaemias in the general population and are associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality (about 15% to 35%). The availability of few commercially used antifungal drugs against candidiasis and rapid emergences of antibiotic resistance among NAC species has significantly contributed to their increased global outbreak. Green tea is known for its multi-beneficial effects including antimicrobial potential against Candida. The present study investigated the molecular drug targets of green tea phytocompounds against inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis in Candida glabrata using in silico tools.The molecular interaction was studied between ligands and essential proteins participating in ergosterol biosynthesis in C. glabrata using autodockvina software. The protein validation and homology modeling estimation were determined by the SWISS MODEL workspace. The Drug likeness study of all the test ligands was performed using SwissADME, while the toxicity of test compounds was analyzed using the admetSAR 2.0 version.The in silico analyses identified Rutin, Chlorogenic acid, Coumaroylquinic acid, Quercetin, Epigallocatechingallate as the potent phytocompounds with significant molecular binding with Erg 6, Erg 27, Erg 8, Erg 7, Erg 24 respectively. The ADMET data suggested an absence of the CYP2 inhibitors indicating the metabolism of all the tested drug candidates in the intestine and liver.The present study highlighted the possible drug targets of green tea phytocompounds against ergosterol biosynthesis protein in C. glabrata. It is pertinent that the current study has provided preliminary breakthroughs which could lead to exploring their avenues in potent drug development against NAC species.
Awareness and Knowledge of Oral Diseases Associated with Rheumatic Patients Among Dentists in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Albagieh Hamad Nasser
Published: December 2021

Rheumatic diseases are autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that make the immune system attack the body’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. Oral health is proven to be associated with overall systemic health. Patients with rheumatic diseases present with multiple oral manifestations that might be the first clinical signs and symptoms of a systemic disease. The aim of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of dentists of the oral diseases associated with rheumatic patients in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed aimed at the different specialties and degrees of dentistry. The total number of participants in this study was 235. The majority of participants (68.1%) agreed that there is a relationship between oral health and rheumatic disease, but only 31.1% agreed (or strongly agreed) that they have sufficient information about this association. Additionally, 34.9% agreed that there was enough information about medications that can be used in rheumatic patients and their possible side effects on the oral cavity. Almost half of the participants (46.8%) disagreed that rheumatic disease lecture(s) that have been covered at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, enough to manage rheumatic patients. The majority (64.7%) never attended any form of continuous education lecture(s) or course(s) regarding the management of oral conditions in rheumatic patients. We concluded that most of the participants agreed that there is a relation between oral health and rheumatic diseases. At the same time, they think that they do not have enough information on the association between oral health and rheumatic diseases. This is in addition to information on the medication used in rheumatic patients and their possible side effects in the oral cavity.
Isolation and Molecular Identification of Phenol Degrading Bacterium from Industrial Wastes, Collected from Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alaidaroos Bothaina A.
Published: December 2021

In the past two decades, phenolic compounds have had different applications, however their use in densification has increased considerably due to Covid 19. Discharge of these dangerous materials is highly toxic and causes risk and severe problems to the environment and health of human and animals, in addition to it being harmful to the aquatic life. Phenol degradation is very important due to high toxicity and stability. The aim of this study is to isolate phenol-degrading aerobic bacteria from hydrocarbon contaminated soil or wastewater, collected from the industrial area of Jeddah. Minimal medium containing phenol as carbon source was used to isolate different bacteria. About 30 actinomycete isolates were obtained, purified and preserved on Starch nitrate. Out of 30 isolates, eight isolates (27%) grow well in medium containing 0.1% phenol. After growing in broth medium, isolate BA4 and isolate BA8 were very active in phenol degradation. Growth and phenol degradation was measured in liquid medium for the two isolates. Morphological and physiological characters of these isolates were detected using different methods. Using molecular methods, they were belonging to a genus of actinomycetes. They were identified as Streptomyces flavabus BA4 and Streptomyces sp. BA8.The effects of some growth factors on growth and phenol degradation were determined. Growth was measured by dry weight (mg/l) while phenol degradation was detected by assaying the residual phenol concentration. The presence of electron donors such as glucose, starch, glycine, peptone, and Na acetate affect both growth and phenol degradation. It was clear that addition of 1 g/l peptone enhanced both growth and phenol degradation. The isolate use phenol and its derivatives m-cresol and o-cresol as carbon sources and addition of vitamin B complex increased the bacterial growth. In conclusion, phenol degradation was detected by actinobacteria and was affected by some physical and biochemical factors. It was noticed that optimization of growth conditions enhanced both growth and phenol degradation by the two selected Streptomyces isolate. Degradation process by isolate BA4 could be a promising solution for removal of phenol from wastewater.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF CRIME HOT-SPOT IN THE NORTHEAST PENANG ISLAND DISTRICT AND KUCHING DISTRICT, MALAYSIA
Authors: Masron Tarmiji , Nordin Mohd Norashad , Yaakub Nur Faziera , Jubit Norita
Published: December 2021

Over time, the relation between criminal acts with drug abuse cases has been discussed pedantically. From social and spatial points of view, this paper aims to determine the hot spot areas of burglary cases in the Northeast Penang Island District and Kuching District. The gained results of burglary cases are then being correlated with the presence of drug abuse cases. Both study areas came with location coordinates of the incident based on police stations boundaries and police station sector boundaries from the year 2015. The type of analysis used for this research is Optimized Hot Spot Analysis. Results for burglary cases of both areas are divided into two (2) which are daytime and nighttime. The spatial analysis revealed that there are five (5) sectors identified as hot spots for the Northeast Penang Island District which involve Jelutong Police Station boundary and Ayer Itam Police Station boundary, while none of the areas identified as hot spot areas in Kuching District.
ASSESSING BORDER SHOPPER’S MOTIVATION AT PADANG BESAR, PERLIS
Authors: Rafie Mahirah , Omar Shida Irwana , Adnan Syuhada Farhana
Published: December 2021

Shopping tourism had evolved over the years in becoming the main generator for the tourism industry, especially in Malaysia border areas like Padang Besar, Perlis. Even though there are carrying capacity issues and inadequate facilities, people continue to visit Padang Besar, especially during weekends and public holidays. Accordingly, this study investigates shopper motivation factors to shop at Padang Besar. The findings indicated that four push motivation factors and six pull motivation factors were important. Three categories of shoppers were identified from these factors, namely: the hunter shopper, prudent shopper, and comfortable shopper. The contribution of this study also presents a holistic view of border shoppers and various types of shoppers who visit Padang Besar, thereby helping stakeholders obtain valuable information to implement strategies for developing this area as a border shopping destination. It is anticipated that this study's results will help improve Padang Besar's development in building good facilities and infrastructure as demanded by visitors.
The Role of Recipient Characteristics in Health Video Communication Outcomes: Scoping Review
Authors: Lungu Daniel Adrian , Røislien Jo , Wiig Siri , Shortt Marie Therese , Ferrè Francesca , Berg Siv Hilde , Thune Henriette , Brønnick Kolbjørn Kallesten
Published: December 2021

Background

The importance of effective communication during public health emergencies has been highlighted by the World Health Organization, and it has published guidelines for effective communication in such situations. With video being a popular medium, video communication has been a growing area of study over the past decades and is increasingly used across different sectors and disciplines, including health. Health-related video communication gained momentum during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and video was among the most frequently used modes of communication worldwide. However, although much research has been done regarding different characteristics of video content (the message) and its delivery (the messenger), there is a lack of knowledge about the role played by the characteristics of the recipients for the creation of effective communication.

Objective

The aim of this review is to identify how health video communication outcomes are shaped by recipient characteristics, as such characteristics might affect the effectiveness of communication. The main research question of the study is as follows: do the characteristics of the recipients of health videos affect the outcomes of the communication?

Methods

A scoping review describing the existing knowledge within the field was conducted. We searched for literature in 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) and defined eligibility criteria based on the relevance to the research question. Recipient characteristics and health video communication outcomes were identified and classified.

Results

Of the 1040 documents initially identified, 128 (12.31%) met the criteria for full-text assessment, and 39 (3.75%) met the inclusion criteria. The included studies reported 56 recipient characteristics and 42 communication outcomes. The reported associations between characteristics and outcomes were identified, and the potential research opportunities were discussed. Contributions were made to theory development by amending the existing framework of the Integrated-Change model, which is an integrated model of motivational and behavioral change.

Conclusions

Although several recipient characteristics and health video communication outcomes were identified, there is a lack of robust empirical evidence on the association between them. Further research is needed to understand how the preceding characteristics of the recipients might affect the various outcomes of health video communication.
Trauma Care Training in Vietnam: Narrative Scoping Review
Authors: Nguyen Ba Tuan , Phung Toi Lam , Khuc Thi Hong Hanh , Nguyen Van Anh Thi , Blizzard Christopher Leigh , Palmer Andrew , Nguyen Huu Tu , Cong Quyet Thang , Nelson Mark
Published: December 2021

Background

The model of trauma in Vietnam has changed significantly over the last decade and requires reforming medical education to deal with new circumstances. Our aim is to evaluate this transition regarding the new target by analyzing trauma and the medical training system as a whole.

Objective

This study aimed to establish if medical training in the developing country of Vietnam has adapted to the new disease pattern of road trauma emerging in its economy.

Methods

A review was performed of Vietnamese medical school, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Education and Training literature on trauma education. The review process and final review paper were prepared following the guidelines on scoping reviews and using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) flowchart.

Results

The current trauma training at the undergraduate level is minimal and involves less than 5% of the total credit. At the postgraduate level, only the specialties of surgery and anesthesia have a significant and increasing trauma training component ranging from 8% to 22% in the content. Trauma training, which focuses on practical skills, accounts for 31% and 32% of the training time of orientation courses for young doctors in “basic surgery” and “basic anesthesia,” respectively. Other relevant short course trainings, such as continuing medical education, in trauma are available, but they vary in topics, facilitators, participants, and formats.

Conclusions

Medical training in Vietnam has not adapted to the new emerging disease pattern of road trauma. In the interim, the implementation of short courses, such as basic trauma life support and primary trauma care, can be considered as an appropriate method to compensate for the insufficient competency-related trauma care among health care workers while waiting for the effectiveness of medical training reformation.
AKILLI SAĞLIK EKOSİSTEMİ VE GÜNCEL UYGULAMA ÖRNEKLERİ
Authors: KILIÇ Taşkın , TOSUN Nurperihan
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Sağlık hizmetleri, son yıllarda yaşanan teknolojik gelişmelerden üst düzeyde etkilenmiş ve birçok iş süreci dijital ve akıllı platformlara taşınmaya başlamıştır. Bu doğrultuda bu çalışmanın amacı akıllı sağlık ekosistemi ve güncel uygulama örneklerinin incelenerek değerlendirilmesidir.
Yöntem: Sağlık hizmet sunumunda kullanılan mobil sağlık, e-sağlık, teletıp, dijital hastane, giyilebilir sağlık teknolojileri, robotik sağlık ve büyük veri gibi akıllı sağlık araçlarının güncel durumu ve iyi uygulama örnekleri ilgili teorik literatür ve pratik yaşamdan taranarak çalışmanın sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Sonuç: Bu çalışma kapsamında, özellikle 2010’lu yıllardan itibaren sağlık hizmetlerinde dijitalleşme ve akıllı sağlık uygulamalarının giderek arttığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu kapsamda mSağlık, teletıp, robotik sağlık, giyilebilir sağlık teknolojileri, büyük veri, nesnelerin interneti gibi akıllı sağlık araçlarının birbirleriyle etkileşimi ve senkronize olmasıyla “Akıllı Sağlık Ekosistemi” oluşmaya başladığı tespit edilmiştir.
AYVACIK DEPREMİ ÜZERİNDEN AFET LOJİSTİĞİ KONUSUNDA UZMAN GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: BOSTAN Sedat , YAMAN YÜCE Merve
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Türkiye’de belirli aralıklarla deprem, su baskını ve heyelan gibi afetler sıkça görülmektedir. Çanakkale’nin Ayvacık ilçesinde de 6 Şubat 2017 tarihinde 5,3 şiddetinde bir deprem meydana gelmiştir ve bu depremde can kaybı yaşanmamıştır. Fakat yaygın bir sahada yıkım gerçekleşmiştir. Bu çalışmayla, 2017 Çanakkale, Ayvacık depremi sonrası ortaya çıkan ihtiyaçların giderilmesi için afet lojistik faaliyetlerini yürüten birim yöneticileri ve uzmanların görüşleri alınarak afet lojistiği faaliyetleri hakkında derinlemesine bilgi edinilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Yöntem: Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden içerik analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat formu kullanılmıştır. Çanakkale, Ayvacık depremine müdahalede görev yapan 13 yönetici ve uzmanla yapılan mülakatlarla veriler toplanmıştır
Bulgular: Çalışmanın bulgularına göre, Afetle ilgili hukuki düzenlemelerin yeterli olmakla birlikte uygulamada sorunlar yaşanmaktadır. Afet acil durum yönetim merkezi hızlıca kurulmuştur. Fakat birimler arası organizasyon zaman almıştır. Afetzedeler için gerekli olan elektrik, su, sıcak yemek, çadır, battaniye gibi ihtiyaçları hızlıca karşılanmıştır. Bununla birlikte, gereğinden fazla insani yardım malzemesi bulunduğu ve yardımların dağıtımında adaletsizlikler olduğu ifade edilmiştir. Afetzedelerin barınması için yapılacak afet konutları konusunda bazı bürokratik sorunların yaşandığı görülmüştür.
Sonuç: Afet sonrası acil durum merkezi hızlı bir şekilde faaliyete geçmiştir. Bununla birlikte afet bölgelerine gereksiz yere insani yardım malzemesi gönderilmesinin önüne geçilmeli ve dağıtımda adaletsizlik algısı oluşturmamak için şeffaf bir dağıtım yöntemi geliştirilmelidir.
AŞI TEREDDÜDÜ ÖLÇEĞİNİN TÜRKÇE GEÇERLİK VE GÜVENİRLİĞİ
Authors: YILMAZ Necla , ÖKE Pınar , SÖNMEZ Seda
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bu araştırmada Aşı Tereddüdü Ölçeğinin Türkçe geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmasını yapmak amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Metodolojik nitelikteki bu araştırmanın evrenini Ankara ilinde yaşayan 18 yaş ve üzerindeki bireyler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada 540 kişiye ulaşılmış olup, toplamda 483 kullanılabilir anket elde edilmiştir. Bireylerin aşılara ilişkin tereddütlerinin ölçülmesinde Luyten ve diğerleri (2019) tarafından geçerlik ve güvenirliği yapılan 9 madde ve iki boyuttan oluşan “Aşı Tereddüdü Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada ölçeğin geçerliğinin değerlendirilmesinde dil geçerliğinden, kapsam geçerliğinden ve yapı geçerliğinden faydalanılmıştır. Güvenirliğin değerlendirilmesinde ise iç tutarlılık katsayısı ve test-tekrar test yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda ölçeğin Türkçe formunun iki boyut (güven eksikliği ve riskler) ve 9 maddeden oluşan bir yapıya sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Ölçeğin iç tutarlılık katsayısı 0,874 ve test-tekrar test sonucu ise 0,879 olarak elde edilmiştir.
Sonuç: Aşı Tereddüdü Ölçeği’nin Türkiye’de toplumun aşılara ilişkin tereddüt düzeyini ölçmede kolaylıkla kullanılabilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
RAF ve KASA FİYATI UYUMSUZLUĞU: TÜKETİCİ TUTUMLARININ İNCELENMESİNE YÖNELİK BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: YILDIRIM Emre , MERT Kazım
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, etik ve hukuk dışı işletme uygulamalarından biri olan raf ve kasa fiyatı uyumsuzluğuna yönelik tüketici tutumlarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Tüketicilerin mevzuat farkındalıkları ölçülerek ilgili durum karşısında sergiledikleri davranışın ve çalışanların hizmet yeterliliklerinin bu süreçteki önemi ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır.
Yöntem: Araştırmada nicel veri toplama yöntemlerinden anket yöntemi kullanılmış olup kolayda örneklemeden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamına yalnızca daha önceden gıda marketlerinde en az 1 kere raf ve kasa fiyatı uyumsuzluğu durumunu tecrübe eden katılımcılar dahil edilmiştir. Toplamda 391 adet anket SPSS 20 programı ile analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların yarısından fazlasının hala belirli bir farkındalıktan ve hak arayışından uzak olduğu bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır. Raf ve kasa fiyatı uyumsuzluğuna konu olan ürünler içinde gıda ürünleri toplamda %73,2 ile başı çekmektedir. Raf ve kasa fiyatı uyumsuzluğuna yönelik mevzuat farkındalığı olan tüketiciler farkındalığa sahip olmayanlara kıyasla bu süreçten daha olumsuz etkilenmektedir.
Sonuç: Raf ve kasa fiyatı uyumsuzluğu farkındalığı konusunda tüketicilerin hala ciddi bir eksikliğe sahip olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmaktadır. Özellikle, yüksek fiyatlı ürünlerin etiket fiyatlarının kasıtlı olarak düşük gösterilmesi yoluyla tüketicilerde satın alma dürtüsü oluşturulmaya çalışılması, bu durumu daha da etik ve hukuk dışı bir hale getirmektedir.
Identifikasi Genangan Banjir di Wilayah DKI Jakarta Menggunakan Citra Satelit Sentinel-1
Authors: Alawiyah Ana Mardhiyana , Harintaka Harintaka
Published: December 2021

Provinsi DKI Jakarta merupakan wilayah dengan karakteristik topografi yang berada pada kemiringan lereng relatif landai dan terletak pada dataran rendah. Hal ini menyebabkan wilayah Jakarta menjadi semakin rentan tergenang air dan banjir pada musim hujan. Pada awal tahun 2020, Jakarta mengalami banjir yang diakibatkan oleh hujan lebat yang turun sejak 31 Desember 2019 hingga 1 Januari 2020. Untuk keperluan antisipasi dan mitigasi bencana terkait banjir tersebut diperlukan ketersediaan data tentang luas genangan banjir dan letaknya secara cepat. Salah satu teknologi yang potensial untuk diterapkan adalah menggunakan citra satelit Sentinel-1. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, telah dilakukan kajian untuk mendeteksi daerah terdampak genangan banjir dari citra satelit Sentinel-1. Adapun teknik yang digunakan adalah metode change detection dan thresholding. Pada kajian ini digunakan citra Sentinel-1 perekaman tahun 2019 dan 2020, DEMNAS, Global Surface Water dan batas administrasi wilayah DKI Jakarta. Adapun tahapan pelaksanaan kajian mencakup proses change detection dengan ratio image dari dua citra Sentinel-1 GRD sebelum dan saat banjir, perhitungan nilai optimum threshold untuk menentukan banjir dan tidak banjir, masking banjir, dan perhitungan luas genangan. Berdasarkan hasil kajian diperoleh luas total daerah yang terkena banjir sekitar 1.156,84 hektar, sedangkan luas area banjir dari data Pemprov DKI sekitar 12.896,35 hektar. Hasil validasi menggunakan data Pemprov DKI dengan membandingan antara citra Sentinel-1 tahun 2019 dan 2020, diperoleh hasil 61 lokasi atau sekitar 28,96% termasuk ke dalam hasil interpretasi kelas banjir dan terdapat 157 lokasi atau sekitar 71,04% termasuk ke dalam hasil interpretasi kelas tidak banjir.
Kidney Failure Risk Equation and Cost of Care in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Prasad Bhanu , Osman Meric , Jafari Maryam , Gordon Lexis , Tangri Navdeep , Ferguson Thomas W. , Jin Shan , Kappel Joanne , Kozakewycz Diane
Published: December 2021

Background and objectives

Patients with CKD exhibit heterogeneity in their rates of progression to kidney failure. The kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) has been shown to accurately estimate progression to kidney failure in adults with CKD. Our objective was to determine health care utilization patterns of patients on the basis of their risk of progression.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults with CKD and eGFR of 15–59 ml/min per 1.73 m2 enrolled in multidisciplinary CKD clinics in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. Data were collected from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2012 and followed for 5 years (December 31, 2017). We stratified patients by eGFR and risk of progression and compared the number and cost of hospital admissions, physician visits, and prescription drugs.

Results

In total, 1003 adults were included in the study. Within the eGFR of 15–29 ml/min per 1.73 m2 group, the costs of hospital admissions, physician visits, and drug dispensations over the 5-year study period comparing high-risk patients with low-risk patients were (Canadian dollars) $89,265 versus $48,374 (P=0.008), $23,423 versus $11,231 (P<0.001), and $21,853 versus $16,757 (P=0.01), respectively. Within the eGFR of 30–59 ml/min per 1.73 m2 group, the costs of hospital admissions, physician visits, and prescription drugs were $55,944 versus $36,740 (P=0.10), $13,414 versus $10,370 (P=0.08), and $20,394 versus $14,902 (P=0.02) in high-risk patients in comparison with low-risk patients, respectively, for progression to kidney failure.

Conclusions

In patients with CKD and eGFR of 15–59 ml/min per 1.73 m2 followed in multidisciplinary clinics, the costs of hospital admissions, physician visits, and drugs were higher for patients at higher risk of progression to kidney failure by the KFRE compared with patients in the low-risk category. The high-risk group of patients with CKD and eGFR of 15–29 ml/min per 1.73 m2 had stronger association with hospitalizations costs, physician visits, and drug utilizations.
Phytotoxicity of Salvinia molesta in Diesel Exposure
Authors: Al-Baldawi Israa Abdulwahab , Sheikh Abdullah Siti Rozaimah , Ismail Nur’ Izzati , Almanso Asia Fadhile , Jasim Salwa Shamran
Published: December 2021

Phytoremediation is one of the methods to remove various types of pollutants from water and soil using plants. Salvinia molesta, an aquatic plant, is chosen in this study to determine its ability to degrade diesel as the pollutant in synthetic wastewater with different diesel concentrations (0, 8,700, 17,400, and 26,100 mg/L) for 14 days. Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) has been used as an indicator to represent diesel concentration variation in wastewater. Degradation of TPH was 85.1% for diesel concentration of 8,700 mg/L, compared with only 53.9% in the corresponding control without plant. While, acute toxicity on S. molesta exposed in diesel concentrations of 17,400 and 26,100 mg/L was observed and eventually had caused the plants to die after 14 days of exposure. Additionally, throughout the phytotoxicity test, the biomass of S. molesta was found to fluctuate confirming inhibition on plant to survive with diesel contaminated water compared with the corresponding control without contaminant. Based on the results obtained it is suggested to decrease diesel concentration less than 8,700 mg/L in future study due to insolubility of diesel in water and the toxicity to the aquatic plants