bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelvic lymph node dissection alone versus adjuvant radiotherapy in node positive penile cancer
Authors: Naushad Naufa , Deb Abdalla A. , Agag Ayman A. , Serag Hosam A. , Sangar Vijay K.
Published: March 2022

Introduction:

The management options for regional lymph nodes (LNs) in men with penile cancer include surveillance, surgery, and chemotherapy. The use of radiotherapy (RT) for nodal disease follows tradition and single-institution policies. We aimed to analyse the existing evidence regarding the management of penile cancer patients with suspected or known metastatic pelvic LNs using pelvic LN dissection (PLND) with RT versus PLND or RT alone.

Methods:

A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, with no filters for language or time. The search was conducted in EMBASE, MEDLINE/PubMed, and Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria were adult men with penile cancer and suspected metastatic pelvic LNs, undergoing PLND with or without RT or RT alone. Primary outcomes included disease-specific survival and locoregional recurrence. Secondary outcomes included overall survival and complications of therapy.

Results:

A total of 552 articles were identified. Only eight retrospective studies were eligible for inclusion (including 406 patients). All studies had a high risk of bias. None of the studies reported the use of neoadjuvant RT. Indications for PLND varied but were usually two or more clinically positive inguinal nodes with or without extracapsular extension. Adjuvant RT was mainly used in positive pelvic LNs or pN2/pN3 stages. The rate of locoregional recurrence following adjuvant RT was 70%. Complications of treatment were reported in two studies only.

Conclusions:

There is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of adjuvant RT following PLND in penile cancer patients. The quality of evidence is low due to the retrospective design and high risk of bias. Randomized clinical trials are required to assess the efficacy and safety of adjuvant RT and PLND.
Concurrent autoimmune orofacial lesions
Authors: Nayak Apurva , Marish Panjami , Carnelio Sunitha , Rodrigues Gabriel
Published: March 2022

Autoimmune disorders occur either as a solitary lesion or in pairs, but it is unusual to find two autoimmune disease lesions in the oral cavity in a single patient, who has been previously treated for psoriasis. We present the case of a 30-year-old male who presented with complaints of severe burning in the oral cavity. Examination revealed the presence of co-occurrence of vitiligo with oral lichen planus with a history of psoriasis and was managed conservatively with good response to treatment.
Multiple myeloma with presentation in the oral cavity
Authors: Kamath Pooja , Babu Cathy , Tamgadge Avinash , Pereira Treville
Published: March 2022

Plasma cell neoplasms may present in the bone as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, solitary plasmacytoma of bone, multifocal plasma cell neoplasm of bones known as multiple myeloma (MM) and in soft tissues as extramedullary plasmacytoma. MM is a malignant disease of atypical plasma cells characterized by their multifocal proliferation and production of monoclonal immunoglobulins. Often, the initial clinical feature of this disease is subtle and requires trained primary health-care providers to identify this illness and put together a suitable treatment plan. This case report describes a patient with a swelling in the buccal vestibule which on clinical and pathologic investigation turned out to be MM.
Fine-needle aspiration cytology of salivary gland lesions
Authors: Rameeza A , Hemalata M
Published: March 2022

Background:

Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a sensitive, specific, cost-effective tool and has been widely used as a diagnostic tool for the management of various head-and-neck lesions. Salivary gland lesions constitute the most common head-and-neck lesions. These lesions can range from inflammatory to neoplastic, which can be either benign or malignant.

Materials and Methods:

The study was performed on 104 patients who presented with salivary gland swelling to the department of pathology at a tertiary care center from January 2016 to June 2020. FNAC was performed using a 22–24G needle, and smears were stained with Giemsa, hematoxylin and eosin and Papanicolaou stain. Histopathology was assessed on routine hematoxylin- and eosin-stained paraffin sections. The cytological and histopathological slides were studied, analyzed and correlated. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive were calculated.

Results:

The study included 104 cases in the age range of 10–70 years and a mean of 45 years (±16 standard deviation). There was a male preponderance with a male-to-female ratio of 1.6:1. The parotid gland was the most common site 91 (87%). On cytology, 71 (68%) were neoplastic, of which 58 (81%) were benign and 13 (19%) were malignant. Histopathological correlation was available in 36 cases (50%), 24 (67%) of which were benign and the remaining 12 (33%) were malignant. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the present study are 95%, 85%, 91% and 92%, respectively.

Conclusion:

FNAC of the salivary gland is a safe, reliable and cost-effective technique which can be used as the first line of investigation in evaluating salivary gland lesions.
Upregulated expression of NOP2 predicts worse prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma by promoting tumor growth
Authors: Feng Jingyu , Zhang Jing , Li Yang , Wang Jiguo , Mo Panyan , Lin Lizhu
Published: March 2022

Background:

NOP2 nucleolar protein plays a crucial role in early embryo development and cell proliferation. The role of NOP2 in human gastric adenocarcinoma has not been elucidated. In the present study, we aimed to examine the expression levels of NOP2 and dissected whether NOP2 expression was associated with aggressive clinicopathological outcomes of patients with gastric adenocarcinoma.

Methods:

Clinicopathological analysis was performed in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. Expression of NOP2 was tested by immunohistochemistry staining and quantitative RT-PCR. The prognostic role of NOP2 in gastric adenocarcinoma patients was assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. The effect of NOP2 on cell proliferation was examined through cellular experiments and mice models.

Results:

NOP2 expression was elevated in gastric adenocarcinoma tissues compared to normal gastric tissues. High expression of NOP2 was significantly correlated with tumor size, invasion depth, and lymph node metastasis. Moreover, patients with high NOP2 expression had poorer overall survival, and NOP2 was identified as an independent prognosis factor. Using the gastric adenocarcinoma cells, we found that NOP2 can promote tumor cell proliferation bothin vitroandin vivo.

Conclusions:

Overexpression of NOP2 significantly correlates with a poorer prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma patients and suggested the potential of NOP2, which may serve as a novel prognostic biomarker in gastric adenocarcinoma.
Active Engagement of Private Healthcare Providers Is Needed to Propel Malaria Elimination in India
Authors: Rahi Manju , Sharma Amit
Published: April 2022

Malaria is a major public health concern in India. Despite a remarkable decline in overall malaria cases and deaths over the past several years, the caseload is still substantial. India’s commitment towards malaria elimination by 2030 requires several additional measures for its achievement. The country’s malaria data are collated from the public health sector only by the aggregated paper-based surveillance system, which is considered weak because it captures only a minuscule percentage (8% as per the World Malaria Report 2017). The absence of private-sector data is a serious caveat in India’s malaria epidemiological scenario. The private healthcare sector (trained and untrained) is a major provider to communities in malaria-endemic areas. It is increasingly recognized that the involvement of the private healthcare sector is crucial for understanding the complete epidemiological picture and targeting elimination strategies accordingly as is being done for tuberculosis in India. Active involvement and alignment of the private sector to the government program of the private sector can be fostered by assessing the presence of the private healthcare sector via landscaping exercise, establishing linkages between the two sectors, incentivization, and encouraging reporting via user-friendly online and offline systems. There are challenges and barriers to the successful adoption of the private healthcare providers in the fold of the national malaria control program; at the same time, it is a critical step that will propel malaria elimination plans of India.
Taxonomy and Antimicrobial Activity of Gliding Bacterium from Indonesian Mangroves
Authors: Octaviana Senlie , Mozef Tjandrawati , Wink Joachim
Published: March 2022

The discovery of new antibiotic is needed, due to the increasing antimicrobial resistance in nature. Therefore, this study aims to isolate gliding bacteria and to ascertain their antimicrobial activity against pathogenic microbes. This research was conducted by isolating gliding bacteria from mangrove sediment in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, Indonesia. All of the strains were identified by 16S rRNA genes sequencing and those selected strain was characterized using polyphasic approach. The performance of crude extracts against to ten pathogenic microorganisms were detected using serial dilution test in 96-well plates. Mangrove gliding bacteria isolates designated 313MSO and 314MSO were showed high homology to Ohtaekwangia kribbensis with 96.20% and 99.12% similarity, respectively. The polyphasic approach led to the conclusion that the strain 313MSO was a new species of the genus Ohtaekwangia. Twenty-three crude extracts were obtained from cultivating the strain in twenty-three different media. The most of them inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus Newman with the minimum concentration of 33.33-66.67 µg/ml. Four compounds (Marinoquinolines A-D) were obtained from HPLC-MS analysis. Furthermore, the strain 313MSO is presently being studied for in-depth identification of additional unknown metabolites detected in the crude extracts.
The Inhibition of 15-Lipoxygenase by Blechnum orientale Leaves and its Glycoside-flavonoid Isolates: In Vitro and In Silico Studies
Authors: Rissyelly Rissyelly , Aziz Syaikhul , Sangande Frangky , Yodha Agung Wibawa Mahatva , Budipramana Krisyanti , Elfahmi Elfahmi , Sukrasno Sukrasno
Published: March 2022

Fern is one of the groups of primitive plants rich in secondary metabolites that are commonly used to treat various diseases, including antioxidant, anti-hyaluronidase, anti-inflammation, and respiratory disease but less investigated. Flavonoid is one of the secondary metabolites abundantly present in ferns. This study aims to isolate major compounds found in Blechnum orientale act as 15-lipoxygenase (15-LOX) inhibitors. Inhibition of lipoxygenase decrease the production of leukotriene that induces bronchoconstriction in asthma. Isoquercitrin (Quercetin-3-O-β-glucopyranoside) and trifolin (kaempferol-3-O-β-D-galactoside) have been successfully isolated from Blechnum orientale. Further in silico study was performed to explain the binding mode between flavonoid pyranoside or galactoside and flavonoid aglycone in the 15-LOX cavity and their amino acid residues interaction. Isoquercitrin binds with Ile663, Ile400, Leu408, Leu597, Ala404, and Arg403 in the 15-LOX cavity as a lipoxygenase inhibitor. Trifolin binds the same amino acids as isoquercetin with addition His366, Gln596, and Phe175. Both isoquercitrin and trifolin act as competitive inhibitors against lipoxygenase enzymes.
Alkaline Phosphatase Activity of Plant Growth-Promoting Actinomycetes and Their Genetic Diversity Based on the phoD Gene
Authors: Amri Muhammad Faiz , Husen Edi , Tjahjoleksono Aris , Wahyudi Aris Tri
Published: March 2022

Actinomycete is one of the beneficial bacteria groups inhabiting rhizosphere soil. They can promote plant growth through various mechanisms. In the previous study we have isolated rhizosphere actinomycetes from maize rhizosphere with direct plant growth promotion characters. The aims of the present study were to analyze the ability of maize rhizosphere actinomycetes to solubilize phosphate, determine alkaline phosphatase activity, and study their genetic diversity based on phoD gene. Thirteen rhizosphere actinomycete isolates were able to solubilize phosphate at concertation range 55.84±2.27 mg/L to 144.48±5.71 mg/L. The activity of extracellular alkaline phosphatase was exhibited by all maize rhizosphere actinomycetes isolates in various level ranging from 0.08 mU/mL to 0.51 mU/mL. The phoD gene, one of the three homologous genes which encode alkaline phosphatases, was successfully detected in all isolates and identified as alkaline phosphatase D of Streptomyces spp. The partial phoD sequences of the isolates were located within metallophosphatase domain of alkaline phosphatase D. Alignment analysis showed that the deduced amino acid sequences of PhoD were mostly conserved in the isolates and Streptomyces spp. Essential residues involved in the active core arrangement of PhoD which binds metal ion cofactors were conserved. Constructed phylogenetic tree showed that the isolates were divided into two groups within PhoD cluster. PhoD of the isolates and Streptomyces spp. had closer relationship to purple acid phosphatase compared to other homologous PhoA and PhoX which form separate cluster. Generated three-dimensional structure model of partial PhoD had high similarity to alkaline phosphatase D of Bacillus subtilis (2YEQ) and showed overlapping structure based on super-positioning analysis.
Potential of Conditioned Medium of hATMSCs in Aging Cells Model
Authors: Widowati Wahyu , Noverina Rachmawati , Ayuningtyas Wireni , Kurniawan Dedy , Arumwardana Seila , Kusuma Hanna Sari W , Rizal Rizal , Laksmitawati Dian Ratih , Rinendyaputri Ratih , Rilianawati Rilianawati , Faried Ahmad
Published: March 2022

Skin aging is caused by the exposure cumulative of ultraviolet radiation, it leads reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the skin. The conditioned medium of human Adipose Tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hATMSCs) can scavenge free radicals and increase the survival rate of skin cells under oxidative stress. This study examined the protective effects of Conditioned Medium (CM) of hATMSCs in H2O2-induced human skin fibroblast cell line (BJ). The aging cells model using H2O2-induced BJ cells were added CM-hATMSCs in concentrations (0, 10, 30%) and incubated in various time, furthermore BJ cells induced by various H2O2 concentrations (0, 50, 100, 200 µM) incubated for 1 h. The anti-aging potential were measured including viability, ROS and collagen levels in BJ cells which treated CM-hATMSCs. The median inhibitory concentration (IC50) of H2O2 on BJ cells for 1 h incubation was 107.87 μM and 91.25 μM for 10 min incubation. CM-hATMSCs increased the viability on aging model cells. CM-hATMSCs concentration 30% increased the viability of H2O2 50, 100, 200 µM-induced BJ cells. CM-hATMSCs concentration 25% decreased ROS, increased collagen level in H2O2 50, 100, 200 µM-induced BJ cells. CM-hATMSCs increase the viability cells, collagen level and decrease ROS level in aging model cells.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Complicated with Atlantoaxial Subluxation: A Case Report
Authors: ÇAKIR Yağmur , COSKUN Belkis Nihan , LERMİ Nihal , YILMAZ BOZKURT Zeynep , EKİN Ali , DALKILIÇ Hüseyin Ediz , PEHLİVAN Yavuz
Published: March 2022

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a rheumatological disease that starts before 16 years and involves joints. Many complications such as bone erosions and joint destruction can be seen in the course of the disease. Herein, we presented a case of juvenile idiopathic arthritis complicated by atlantoaxial subluxation followed for 14 years.
Perception of Filipino Physicians on The Roles and Scope of Practice of Physical Therapy in the Philippines
Authors: Rueda Ella Mae , Callejo-Tiuseco Archelle Jane , Nava Jordan Barbra , Rimando Christian Rey , Carbonell Kyla Mari , Chiong James Albert Casis Aleesa , Lapid Chalsea Anne , Lotho Mark Kenneth , Sadiasa Anne Nicole , Soriano Martin John , Wee Angela Denise
Published: March 2022

Aim: To report the existing perceptions of Filipino physicians on the practice of physical therapy through the validated Perception on Physical Therapists Questionnaire (PoPTQ).
Methods: This study utilized a multi-method quantitative research design. For Phase 1 (psychometric), 18 questionnaires were used to compute the Cronbach’s α of PoPTQ. A total of 134 questionnaires from Filipino physicians were analyzed for Phase 2 (cross-sectional), in which descriptive statistics and cross tab analysis were used to report the respondents’ perceptions. Both phases utilized online means of data gathering done via convenience sampling.
Results: Phase 1 revealed an acceptable Cronbach's α value of 0.528 for all items of PoPTQ. Phase 2 showed that physicians who have attended lectures discussing the roles of physical therapists (PTs) or have experience with working with them have a higher referral rate than those with no prior exposure to PTs. Physicians believe that PTs can establish strong patient-therapist relationships and treat different patients. Furthermore, physicians positively acknowledge the roles of PTs in clinical and research settings.
Conclusion and Implications: Adequate foundational knowledge, positive perceptions, and high awareness of PTs' roles and scope of practice are observed among physicians practicing locally. However, there is a need to increase collaboration opportunities between physical therapy students and physicians in their academic years and promote physical therapy roles specific to different medical specialties. Results of this study may assist in determining areas where the promotion of physical therapy roles is needed. This study can also aid in establishing a gold standard assessment tool for quantitative perception studies.
Demographic Characteristics & Risk Factors of Patients with Covid- 19: A Rapid Review
Authors: Mahimer Roger Mahimer , Callejo-Tiuseco Archelle Jane , Nava Jordan Barbra , Pagarigan Stephanie Claire , Año Sophia Marie , Cruz Lynelle Allia , David Ryan Jeff , Lino Nina Beatrice , Mangua Patrick , Sunga Diether Lanz , Tan Ceana Cae
Published: March 2022

Aim: To determine the demographic characteristics & demographic risk factors among COVID-19 patients who tested positive on the reverse transcription- polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR).
Methods: The researchers utilized a rapid review of existing online databases in searching for cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies. Two people appraised the included studies independently to ensure eligibility and increase efficiency. The researchers compared the data between studies.
Results: A total of 106 studies from five continents (Africa = 5; Asia = 79; Europe = 9; North America = 11; South America = 3) were reviewed. Out of 74,203 patients, 56,073 reported having mild to moderate COVID-19 severity. An increased incidence and risk of severity and mortality of COVID-19 was observed in older men (average mean = 47.28 ± 15.02; average median = 50.38 [0.01-95.0]), specifically ≥75 years old (odds ratio range: 5.6-37.9; n = 2) with accompanying comorbidities such as hypertension (19.17%; OR range: 1.5-4.6), diabetes (14.87%; OR range: 0.9-64.1), cardiac and cardiovascular disease (8.59%), chronic renal disease (8.06%; OR range: 0.3 - 13.4), asthma (5.17%; OR: 1.7) and others (34.8%).
Conclusion and Implications: The study determined the common demographic characteristics among patients with COVID-19 as male patients with old age and with underlying conditions like hypertension, diabetes, cardiac and cardiovascular disease, chronic renal diseases, and asthma. Most included studies report increased risk of COVID-19 infection from the common characteristics and comorbidities regardless of study origin. This study will be beneficial for the formulation & implementation of interventions & future research on COVID-19.
Changes in Lifestyle Behaviors, Coping Mechanisms, and Self-Prevention Behaviors of University Students and Employees during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Obra Cheryll Didi Nellie N. , Sucgang Ryan Dean T. , Liberato Paul Cresencio R.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To determine the changes in lifestyle behaviors, coping mechanisms, and self- prevention behaviors of the students and employees of a higher education institution during the COVID-19 pandemic and determine if significant differences exist between groups on the constructs identified.
Methods: This was a descriptive-comparative study. A questionnaire on lifestyle behaviors, coping mechanisms, and self-prevention behaviors was developed, validated, and pilot tested. This questionnaire was administered to 214 students and 116 employees during the 2nd semester of AY 2021-2021. Descriptive statistics and T-test were used for analyses using p<0.05 as the significance level.
Results: In terms of lifestyle behaviors, dietary habits and physical activity were grossly similar before and during the pandemic for both students and employees. Sleep remains grossly similar for the employees but slightly increased or decreased for the students. All groups utilized problem-focused coping to a “medium” amount while a “little bit” for emotion-focused and avoidant coping. Commonly used coping responses are active coping (problem-focused), religion (emotion-focused), and self-distraction (avoidant). Both students and employees were found to have employed self-prevention measures to avoid being infected by COVID-19. T-test revealed a significant difference between students' and employees' changes in lifestyle behaviors (p = 0.040) and dietary habits (p = 0.042).
Conclusion and Implications: The study revealed that lifestyle behaviors of both students and employees were not significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective coping strategies of students and employees during the crisis helped them manage the impacts of the pandemic. The study also revealed that both students and employees consciously protected themselves through adherence to health protocols.
Factors Influencing Perceived Clinical Decision-Making Skills in Stroke Rehabilitation among Physical Therapy Interns of Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Authors: Macalma Chariss M. , Escuadra Catherine Joy T. , Aseron Anne Marie C.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To determine the CDM skills and the different factors that influence an intern's perceived CDM skills in stroke rehabilitation.
Method: This mixed method sequential design study involved the assessment of PT interns from Ilocos Norte, Philippines using self-administered CDM tool and CDM factors questionnaire. Data analyses were done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha was set at 0.05.
Results: A total of 54 students participated in the study with mean age of 21.74 + 1.08 with male to female ratio of 1:2.86. Final CDM factor questionnaire was found to have good content validity (S-CVI: 0.93) and internal consistency (Cronbach alpha>0.70). Education, clinical PT experience, and modelling were the most reported perceived factors related to CDM skills. Further analyses revealed that locus of control of interns, environment, and previous patient experience were significantly correlated with perceived examination skills while environment, instructor, and locus of control were significantly correlated with perceived diagnosis and prognosis skills, respectively.
Conclusion and Implications: Study revealed that PT interns in Ilocos Norte reported that they can independently perform CDM skills related to intervention, outcome measurement, and evaluation in stroke rehabilitation. Findings of the study suggest that combination of different strategies that will give students several and unique learning opportunities including different learning factors may best help in improving CDM skills.
MMSU SAPASAP Framework: Priority Actions for Disability-Inclusive Development in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Campano Bennette Paul D. , Chano Cherry Mae Q. , Miranda Christine Renz , Pacubat Marineth Kaira R. , Saguid Sheila Nica B. , Chua Francis Clarence C.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To influence the growth of higher education institutions (HEIs) towards disability inclusion (DI) through a disability-inclusive framework to influence policymaking and the inclusion, rights advancement, and protection of PWDs.
Methods: Following a non-experimental developmental research design, the study was conducted in Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and included MMSU non-disabled and disabled learners and employees and MMSU administrative council (AdCo) members as participants selected through double stratum stratified sampling and purposive sampling, respectively. Data were gathered through an online survey for non-disabled participants, focus group discussion for learners with a disability, and key informant interviews for select AdCo members and employees with disability. Data were statistically analyzed through descriptive statistics and thematically analyzed following the Braun and Clarke thematic analysis process.
Results: MMSU is seen as a place where PWDs could thrive. In terms of attitude, environment, policies, and positive perception of DI, Enablers to DI were present. This sets the foundation for disability-inclusive development; however, negative responses towards disability and DI were still present, emphasizing the need for improvement.
Conclusion and Implications: The MMSU SAPASAP framework, from the Ilokano term “sapasap," meaning having no one left behind, was developed with the idea of fostering MMSU towards disability-inclusive development. It identified priority actions for MMSU in achieving DI and lays out the process for continual improvement towards being an example towards true disability inclusion for HEIs.
Well-Being Of First-Year UST-CRS Students of First-Term Academic Year 2019-2020: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Escuadra Catherine Joy , Nava Jordan Barbra , Atienza Miguel Ivan , Diaz Patricia Ann , Hernandez Lianne Gabrielle , Melendres Kenneth , Paril Nicole Beatrix , Reyes Aira Monique , Reyes Jonina Riq , Reyes Stan Angelo
Published: March 2022

Aim: To describe the well-being and perceived well-being factors among freshmen students from the University of Santo Tomas - College of Rehabilitation Sciences (UST-CRS) of the first term academic year 2019-2020.
Methods: This descriptive quantitative study utilized the World Health Organization-QoL-BREF questionnaire to assess the different domains of well-being at the end of the first term of 214 first-year students from occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech-language pathology (SLP), and Sports Science (SPS) programs. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (α<0.05).
Results: Most of the students in all programs reported being satisfied with their health and had a good overall perception of their QoL at the end of the first term. Furthermore, physical health (p = 0.46), psychological health (p = 0.44), social relationships (p = 0.98) and environment (p = 0.82) domains were found to be similarly high across all and within programs (OT: p = 0.24; SLP: p = 0.28; SPS: p = 0.51) except for PT students (p = <0.01). Academic demands & pressure, sleep, and high expectations from others or self were three main reported perceived factors influencing well-being. Further analyses revealed that family dynamics "and social & physical environment were significantly correlated with overall well-being.
Conclusion and Implications: This research described the well-being and perceived factors of well-being among UST-CRS first-year students after the first term academic year 2019-2020. Data may serve as a baseline for future assessment and program development of a supportive well-being curriculum for students' holistic growth and advancement.
Physical Therapy Students' Perceptions of Yoga Exercises as a Stress-Coping Mechanism
Authors: Esleigue Roreen Marie S. , Bernardo Nicole Anne T. , Cantavieja Jerous Andrew C. , Co Janine Stephanie Mariel E. , Hapita Ninna G.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To determine the perception of Physical Therapy (PT) students of PLM AY 2020-2021 on yoga exercises as a stress-coping mechanism.
Methods: This study used a non-experimental descriptive survey to gather data from respondents. A total of 663 PLM BSPT students participated in the study. A structured closed-ended questionnaire was used, including self-made questions, Perceptions of Academic Stress Scale, and adapted items from the Beliefs About Yoga Scale.
Results: The results show that male students experience the least academic stress (2.57±0.532) than female students (2.51±0.472). Fifth-year students (3.44±0.486) experience the least academic stress while the 3rd year students (2.46±0.474) experience the highest. In terms of the overall perception of yoga exercises, "beneficial to physical and mental health" and "effective for coping with stress" ranked the highest, while "would take too much time" and "able to implement as part of routine" ranked the lowest.
Conclusion and Implications: Filipino health allied students who cannot adapt to the online learning brought by the COVID-19 pandemic become prone to stress, and to an extent, in a mental health crisis. Since yoga exercises have been perceived favorably in reducing the negative effects of stress, it can play a vital role in a PT student’s life, especially among those with high perceived stress levels, by implementing yoga to maintain their general wellness and utilize as a coping mechanism.
Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Well-Being of Older Adults Living in Institutionalized Centers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Authors: Labao Arvin Paolo T. , Manlapaz Donald G. , Escuadra Catherine Joy T. , Marcelo Kian Aira P. , Bardonido Raj Janrei N. , Catrakl Janelle Marie R. , Evangelista Stacey Charmelagne P. , Ramos Kristine Pamela A. , Sabatin Matthew Joseph D. , Tuale Keren L.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To determine the effectiveness of exergaming in improving the well-being of older adults living in institutionalized centers.
Methods: This two-arm pilot pre-post assessment randomized controlled trial was conducted among older adults living in institutionalized centers in the Philippines. Participating centers were allocated through the fishbowl method for six weeks to the Controlled Group (n = 8) and Experimental Group (n = 6). The pre-posttest outcomes of the interventions were assessed, and well-being was quantified using the Short Form-36 (SF-36).
Results: Fourteen participants with mean age, 64.64 years old + 4.57 SD (nine female and five male participants) were included in the study. The results showed an improvement in the SF-36 subsets of Physical Functioning, Energy/Fatigue, and Emotional Well-being (p <0.01) of older adults who used exergaming while those under the control group experienced an improvement in the Physical Functioning, Energy/Fatigue, Emotional Well-being, and General Health subsets (p<0.01). However, comparison of outcomes from baseline until after four-week assessment between groups revealed no significant difference (p >0.05)
Conclusion and Implications: Exergaming suggests no improvement in the general well-being as measured by SF-36. However, exergaming effectively improved the subsets of older adults' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being in institutionalized centers. Exergaming also has the same effect as physical/aerobic exercises in older adults living in institutionalized centers. This pilot study serves as a basis for future implementation of a fully powered randomized controlled trial design assessing improvements and long-term effects.
Commonly Used Outcome Measurement Tools in Pediatric Physical Therapy Telerehabilitation in the Philippines: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
Authors: Maya Arlene Chiong , Dela Cruz Maria Eliza , Rimando Christian Rey , Manaloto Therese Daniela , Banting Daniel Stephen , Equipaje Alliana Cielo , Ipo Noel Antonio , Ramos Jana Mae Mosi , Rillas Marc Jefferson , Tajan Jaycelle Anne
Published: March 2022

Aim: The objective of the research is to identify the most common Outcome Measure Tools used in telerehabilitation by Filipino pediatric physical therapists.
Methods: The research is a quantitative descriptive study with two phases. Phase I is the validation and pilot testing of an adapted questionnaire. A panel of three experts rated the questionnaire's items using a Likert scale; afterward, the content validity index was determined. In addition, pilot testing was done to determine the survey's average duration. Phase II is the questionnaire implementation using a Google Form. The study used frequencies and percentages to report participants' responses.
Results: The final version of the adapted questionnaire had 23 items that were considered relevant. Of the 45 respondents, 51% used Outcome Measure Tools (OMT) during telerehabilitation. The most common OMT used in pediatric telerehabilitation is the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (100%), followed by the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) (30%), Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) (13%), and Test of Gross Motor Development - Second Edition (TGMD-2) (13%). The top enabler for OMT use in the telerehabilitation setting is the criterion of being easily understood by patients, clients, and caregivers (87%). Contrariwise, the main reason for the non-usage of OMTs is the difficulty for the stakeholders to complete OMTs independently (68%).
Conclusion and Implications: The commonly used OMTs in telerehabilitation are the GMFM, PBS, GAS, and TGMD-2. The main reason for OMT use is the ease of understanding by the stakeholders.
The effect of advertising on the decision to purchase facial wash during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Pradiningsih Anna , Nopitasari Baiq Leny , Melian Ida Ayu , Sukmaningsih Resi , Andanalusia Mahacita
Published: March 2022

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, cleanliness became the main everyday concern, particularly facial hygiene. Nowadays, the public has more time to access media; thus, it is expected that promotional media strongly influence the decision to purchase a facial wash.     Aim: To determine the effect of advertising on the purchasing behaviour of facial wash during the COVID-19 pandemic.     Methods: This descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional research enrolled 100 students of different majors from the Muhammadiyah University of Mataram, Indonesia. It used the advertising (ad) effect questionnaire to evaluate three advertising indicators, i.e. ad information, ad criteria, and ad component. One-way ANOVA and Spearman Correlation Analysis were used to process the data.     Results: The overall correlation coefficient was 0.018. The correlation coefficients of each indicator were 0.487 for ad information, 0.02 for ad criteria, and 0.0673 for ad components. Conclusion: The results revealed an effect of advertising on the decision to purchase facial wash during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOSSIÊ
Authors: Silveira Dieison Prestes da , Silva Joselia Cristina Siqueira da
Published: March 2022

O presente Dossiê reúne pesquisas das mais diversas Instituições de Ensino Superior do país, fortalecendo o campo da pesquisa em Educação e Ensino de Ciências.
ASPECTOS HISTÓRICOS E FILOSÓFICOS DA CIÊNCIA NA FORMAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS
Authors: Silva Joselia Cristina Siqueira da , Silveira Dieison Prestes da
Published: March 2022

A Educação de Jovens e Adultos é uma modalidade de ensino da Educação Básica destinada a alunos que estão na faixa etária acima da idade considerada apropriada para a conclusão do Ensino Fundamental ou Médio. A mesma tem entre suas funções atualizar os conhecimentos adquiridos ao longo da vida e auxiliar o educando a ter maior domínio e compreensão da realidade no qual está inserido. Uma forma de contribuir com esse processo de compreensão da realidade é buscar incorporar à Educação de Jovens e Adultos alguns aspectos históricos e filosóficos da ciência no intuito de favorecer uma educação científica de qualidade ao indivíduo que até outrora não possuía perspectiva alguma de crescimento intelectual. Partindo desse pensamento, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar aspectos da circulação de conhecimentos envolvendo a Filosofia e História da Ciência no âmbito da Educação de Jovens e Adultos entre as pesquisas de Teses e Dissertações desenvolvidas no Brasil. Esta pesquisa apresenta natureza qualitativa dentro de uma perspectiva documental, no qual, foram localizados apenas 3 trabalhos que concernem sobre o ensino de Filosofia ou História da Ciência na formação de Jovens e Adultos. Os dados foram analisados por meio do Método da Análise Documental, permitindo-nos concluir que apesar da suma importância de conhecer a Filosofia da Ciência, poucas pesquisas abordam esse tema dentro da modalidade da EJA e o envolvimento desses aspectos históricos e filosóficos na formação de jovens e adultos é extremamente escasso.
The Characteristics of Liquid Soap with Varied Additions of Moringa Leaf Extract (Moringa Oleifera L.)
Authors: Rusdianto Andrew Setiawan , Nizhomia Fillyvio , Giyarto Giyarto , Wiyono Andi Eko
Published: April 2022

Liquid soap is a cleaning product, which works by reacting to oil or fat and alkaline potassium hydroxide. This principle is also known as a saponification reaction. Soap works for cleaning and acts as an antibacterial component. Moringa leaves contain phytochemical compounds that can inhibit the growth of bacteria so it enhances soap production. The inhibitory power of Moringa leaf extract is determined by its concentration in liquid soap. The variations of Moringa leaf extract in liquid soap can affect the characteristics of resultant liquid soap. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of varied additions of Moringa leaf extract on the characteristics of liquid soap and to determine the addition of Moringa leaf extract, which produces liquid soap that meets SNI requirements and has good antibacterial power.This research involved laboratory experiment using quantitative descriptive analysis. The study was conducted using a factorial completely randomized design, with one factor, namely varied additions of Moringa leaf extract consisting of 3%, 5%, and 7% extract relative to the weight of the base soap. The results has showed that different concentrations of Moringa leaf extract has a significant effect on antibacterial activity, free alkali levels, specific gravity, viscosity, and foaming power of liquid soap. The resultant liquid soap has satisfied SNI 06-4085-2017. The results of organoleptic test by assessing consumer preferences demonstrate the highest score in sample A1 (soap with 3% Moringa leaf extract). The best liquid soap formulation treatment is A3 (liquid soap formulation 7% Moringa leaf extract) with antibacterial power (zone of inhibition) of 17 mm, pH 10.23, free alkali content 0.026%, specific gravity 1.040 g/ml, viscosity 2.06 Cps, and 4.8 cm foam power.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Screening Program Applications: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Ayhan Başer Duygu , Acar Fahri , Bayer Şule , Çakır Altınyaprak Ecem , Aksoy Hilal , Fidancı İzzet , Cankurtaran Mustafa
Published: March 2022

Bu çalışmada, Ulusal Kanser Tarama Programı kapsamında yetişkinlerin kanser taramasına katılma ‎sıklıkları ve katılmama nedenlerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu tanımlayıcı anket çalışması, ‎Türkiye'de Mart 2021 ve Haziran 2021 tarihleri arasında aile hekimliği polikliniklerinde yetişkinlerle ‎yürütülmüştür. Anket 43 soru içeriyordu; ilk bölümde katılımcılardan bazı sosyodemografik verileri ‎sağlamaları istendi; ikinci bölümde ise mevcut sigara içme durumu, kronik hastalık varlığı, herhangi bir ‎kanser türünün olup olmadığı, ailede kanser öyküsü, ülkesindeki kanser tarama programı hakkında bilgi alma ‎durumu, COVID-19 salgını öncesinde ve sırasında herhangi bir kanser taraması yaptırma öyküsü anketin ‎üçüncü bölümü ise ulusal kanser tarama programı (kolorektal kanser, serviks kanseri, meme kanseri) ile ‎ilgili sorulara odaklandı. Ankete katılan 191 kişiden %54.2'si pandeminin dışkıda gizli kan testi yaptırma ‎sıklığını etkilediğini, %47.4'ü pandeminin kolonoskopi sıklığını etkilediğini, %37.7'si pandeminin mamografi ‎çekme sıklığını etkilediğini ve %37.1'i pandeminin pap smear testi yaptırma sıklığını etkilediğini belirtti. Bu ‎gecikmelerin en çok belirtilen nedeni enfeksiyon kapma endişesiyle sağlık ocağına gitmekten korkmaktı. ‎Kanser taramasındaki kesintiler, mevcut kanserlerin geç teşhisine, kanserle ilişkili ek ölümlere yol açacaktır. ‎Tarama oranları COVID öncesi seviyelere dönene kadar bu kesintilerin büyük bir etkisi olabilir. Sonuçlarımız ‎pandeminin tarama programları üzerine olumsuz etkilerini gösterdi ve en çok vurgulanan neden enfeksiyon ‎kapma endişesiyle sağlık ocağına gitmekten korkmaktı.‎
Pitfalls in Three-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of Electrical Resistivity Method
Authors: Eissa Raad
Published: March 2022

Three-dimensional electrical resistivity surveys have been regarded as one of the best techniques to eliminate subsurface shallow targets, although, the method suffers from ambiguity in the data interpretation. Therefore, numerical modeling has been involved for more comprehensive data interpretation. Several numerical modeling software packages have been developed, for example, RES3DMODx64. In addition, to perform a three-dimensional resistivity survey, a set of electrodes should be deployed as a grid on the ground surface which might be as a rectangular or a square grid. The optimum survey grid and electrode arrays, however, have to be tested. A three-dimensional subsurface resistive target has been numerically modeled before multiple three-dimensional resistivity data sets were generated using both of the rectangular and the square grids, and by utilizing the most popular electrode arrays; dipole-dipole, pole-pole, and, Wenner arrays. The data sets are then, inverted using a robust inversion algorithm, to generate three-dimensional resistivity models. Results were used in a quantitative comparison, and it showed that the dipole-dipole array was the optimum array in delineating the target’s shape, position, and resistivity value using the square grid. On the second rank, the rectangular grid uses the dipole-dipole array, then, followed by the Wenner array on the third rank. The pole-pole array was the poorest in the reconstruction of the subsurface target.
The Effect of Geotechnical Factors in Road of Basrah, Southern Iraq
Authors: Al-Kawam Fatima Q. , Mahmood Raid A.
Published: March 2022

Most Basrah roads are conducted to a major failure in their layers and bases, which appears in the form of cracking, crushing, landing, as well as massive holes. The influence of geotechnical factors on the performance of Basrah roads has been studied. Sixteen sites were selected for sampling, which are Al-Medaina, West Qurna, Al-Hartha, Al-Dir, Shatt Al-Arab, Al-Tuwaisa, Hayy-Al-Hussein, Al-Shuaiba, Al-Maqal, Al-Gazara, Abu-Al-Khaseeb, Al-Ashar, Umm Qasser, Al-Zubair Petrochemical factory, and Al-Faw. The soil properties were studied up to 3 meters of depth at each location to find out the effect of geotechnical properties on roads. Laboratory tests were carried out on the samples, which included grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, gypsum content, total soluble salts, swelling potential, organic content, and standard penetration test. The results presented that the percentage of gypsum exceeded the allowable limit in the standard specifications at the sites (S7, S8, S13, S14, S16). Also, the percentage of total soluble salts exceeded the allowable limit in the standard specifications at the sites (S5, S8, S16). The results showed that the soils in S1, S2, S3, S4, S7, S11 have medium swelling potential, which requires treating before building roads on them. The results also showed that the percentage of organic materials exceeded the permissible limit in the standards specifications at the sites S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S9, S10, S11, S12, S15. The results also showed that the cohesive soils in the first meter of the sites (S2, S5, S11), the second meter of the sites (S2, S7, S12) and the third meter of the sites (S5, S9, S10, S11, S12) are medium stiff soils, which requires treating before building roads on them. While the non-cohesive soils at the two sites (S8, S13) are medium dense soils, in two sites (S14, S16) are loose sandy soils in the first meter, while the second meter in sites (S8, S13, S14, S16) are medium dense soils, and the third meter at the site (S14) is medium dense soils.
Shear Velocity from Seismic Ambient Noise to Determine Crustal Structure and Re-Fitting Rock Physics Modeling in Dhafriyah and Kumaite Oil Fields
Authors: Albakr Majid A. , Abd Najah , Ramthan Ali , Al Karadaghi Salar , Abdulnaby Wathiq , Al-Sharaa Ghazi
Published: March 2022

The current study aims to estimate the cortical structure of this region in Dhafriyah and Kumaite Oilfield. The cross-correlation of ambient seismic noise was applied in Anbar, Karbala, and Amarah to estimate a detailed velocity model for the sedimentary cover using data from three broadband seismic stations. Rayleigh wave dispersion curves were applied to obtain an accurate velocity model of the sedimentary cover. The results show that the crustal structure in the study area has three distinct discontinuities; the first is the discontinuity within the sedimentary cover column with a thickness around 4km (Vs 2.44km/s); the second is the basement rocks with a depth of 12km (Vs 3.17km/s), and the third is the Moho discontinuity with a depth of 46km (Vs 3.87km/s). Thus, the sedimentary thickness in the study area is around 12 km and the continental crust is around 34km. The first one, is done with using final out-puts of the velocity model of ANT (Vp, Vs, RHOB) to refitting rock physics modeling. The results show a good match with seismic cubes results may be used for prospect evaluation across different fields Dhafriyah and Kumaite, reservoir characterization, and formation evaluation.