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Adoption, Adaption, and the Iterative Challenges of Scaling up in Vietnam: Policy Entrepreneurship and System Coherence in a Major Pedagogical Reform
Authors: London Jonathan D.
Published: February 2023

Đặng Tự Ân played a pivotal role in the genesis, adoption, and diffusion of pedagogical and curricular reforms that are transforming teaching and learning in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. His is a fascinating story of a career that began with the paralyzing disappointment of being assigned to study in a seemingly lowly teacher training college only to culminate, decades later, in his central role in the research, design, piloting, and scaling up of a reform that, despite numerous difficulties, would shape the most far-reaching and progressive curricular reforms in Vietnam’s long educational history. This essay uses the case of VNEN, a pedagogical and curricular reform adapted to Vietnam from the Colombian Escuela Nueva (EN) model, to advance our understanding of the challenges policy entrepreneurs and networks of policy stakeholders can encounter in efforts to institute pathbreaking reforms and of the formidable challenges they can encounter in bringing such reforms to scale. In contemporary research on the political economy of education and learning, the notion of an education system’s coherence for learning refers to the extent to which an education system develops relations of accountability that support improved learning outcomes across a range of relationships that define an education system and an array of policy design elements that education policies contain (Pritchett 2015, Kaffenberger and Spivack 2022). In the development literature, the notion of iterative adaptation speaks to a process wherein the performance of policies can improve rapidly through experimentation rather than mechanical transplantation of “best practices” (Andrews et al. 2013, Le 2018). From the standpoint of research on education systems and major reform efforts aimed at enhancing learning, the case of VNEN represents a particularly interesting instance of the innovation of pedagogical and curricular reforms that were, at their most successful moments, deeply coherent for learning, but which encountered problems at scale owing to a range of factors highlighted in this analysis. More broadly and however problematic at times, Vietnam’s VNEN experience contributed to the broad uptake and diffusion of new curricula and teaching practices. This raises questions about what we can learn from VNEN, including its successes and problems, that may have value for promoting continued improvement in Education systems performance around learning in Vietnam and other settings.
PREMATURE VENTRICULAR CONTRACTIONS AS AN ADDITIONAL RISK FACTOR FOR THE ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
Authors: Germanova Olga , Galati Giuseppe , Voronin Alexander , Gorbunova Kristina , Germanov Andrey
Published: February 2023

Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are not included in the risk factors for arterial thromboembolism. Aim: To determine the relationship between PVCs and the development of arterial thromboembolic complications. Methods: The study included 440 patients with PVCs 700 or more per 24 hours, control group - 88 people with PVCs less than 700. All patients underwent laboratory and instrumental studies: lipid spectrum, hemostasis indicators; 24-hours ECG monitoring; echocardiography (EchoCG); Doppler ultrasound and digital sphygmography (SG) of the main arteries; ultrasound of the aorta branches, renal arteries. According to the indications - stress EchoCG with physical exercises, coronary angiography, pancerebral angiography, renal arteries angiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. All patients of the main group were divided into 2 subgroups, depending on the moment of occurrence of PVCs ventricular systole in the cardiac cycle, regardless of the ectopic center: subgroup A (120) - patients with PVCs before the peak of transmitral blood flow; subgroup B (320) - after the peak of the transmitral blood flow. Patients were observed during 1 year and the development of arterial thromboembolic events was analyzed. Results: According to the main clinical, laboratory and instrumental data, patients of subgroups A, B and the control group were equivalent. Also, during 1 year, a statistically significantly higher development of arterial thromboembolic events was observed in subgroup A. When comparing linear blood flow velocity and volumetric blood flow, there was a significant increase in parameters during the spreading of the first post-extrasystolic contraction wave. A similar trend was observed in the parameters of the kinetics of the arterial vascular wall (velocity, acceleration, power, work). Conclusion: PVCs are an additional risk factor for arterial thromboembolic events. The main danger is not the PVC itself, but the wave of the first post-extrasystolic contraction, which can become the starting point for the instability of atherosclerotic plaques, leading to tears, parietal thrombosis, and embolism in the arterial vessels.
USING VACUUM-ASPIRATION SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF GIT SUTURE LEAKAGE IN BARIATRIC SURGERY
Authors: Mykhaylichenko Vyacheslav , Voronkov Denis , Kеrimov Enver , Butyrskii Aleksandr , Parshin Dmitry
Published: February 2023

The authors conducted a single-center clinical study of the effectiveness of endoscopic vacuum therapy for suture failure after bariatric surgery. The algorithm of actions was proposed, and the manipulations technique was described. Vacuum therapy was used in combination with a polyurethane obturator. The effectiveness of the technique was confirmed by positive results with the recovery of 8 patients. Endoscopic vacuum treatment of suture failure within the proposed algorithm is an effective method for treating the life-threatening complication of bariatric surgery.
BIOMECHANICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF THE CHOICE OF THE METHOD FOR FIXING UNSTABLE FRACTURES OF THE PROXIMAL TIBIA
Authors: Chip Yevhen , Kalashnikov Andryi , Protsenko Volodymyr , Kalashnikov Oleksii , Stavinsky Yurii , Pelypenko Oleksandr
Published: February 2023

Aim: To justify the choice of a method for fixing unstable proximal tibial fractures (PTF), to conduct computer simulation of stresses on various metal fixators. Materials and Methods: at the initial stage, a solid 3D model of the lower leg has been created using Solid Works, on the background of anatomical models and CT scans. The model contained the following elements: tibia and fibula, interosseous membrane, ligaments of the proximal and distal tibia syndesmosis, and a modeled proximal tibial fracture. We have subsequently studied 4 models of bone fragments’ fixation with LCP plates and an intramedullary blocking metal rod. Further calculations were performed using the finite element method. Results: computer simulations of stresses on various metal fixators applied to fix a PTF convincingly proved that blocked intramedullary osteosynthesis (BIOS) and LCP plates placed bilaterally are feasible for this category of patients. Conclusions: Deformities and loads observed in the metal fixator, bone tissue and ligamentous apparatus run within normal limits. They are statistically significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lower in models of bone fragments’ fixation with IM nailing and bilaterally placed LCP plates. This evidences the adequate stability of bone fragments’ and these methods of osteosynthesis as a whole, compared to the stains in the same elements of modelled fixation using only one plate – medially or laterally. The results of the study may serve as the background for the development of an algorithm for surgical treatment and rehabilitation of patients with PTF.
CYTOMORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN MCF7-DOX CELLS AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH THE ACTIVITY OF THE CELL CYCLE REGULATOR P21 AFTER COMBINED EXPOSURE TO INFRARED LASER AND DOXORUBICIN
Authors: Konovalenko Sergii , Protsenko Volodymyr
Published: February 2023

Introduction: In recent years, studies of infrared laser irradiation effect on tumor cells in combination with various chemotherapeutic agents have been developing dynamically. Objective: To study the effect of infrared laser in combination with low doses of doxorubicin on cytomorphological characteristics of MCF-7DOX culture cells and p21 expression level. Materials and Methods: MCF-7DOX tumor cells were cultured in DMEM medium with 10% fetal calf serum (FCT) and 40 μg/ml gentamicin. Doxorubicin was added to the cells to a final concentration of 2 μg/ml and 0.5 μg/ml. Cells were irradiated with infrared laser (Fotonika-Plus, Ukraine) with a wavelength of 810 nm (irradiation time — 5 min, power density — 50 mV/cm², irradiation dose 15 J/cm²). Photomicrographs of cells were taken using a Carl Zeiss microscope, Germany. An immunocytochemical study was also conducted using monoclonal antibodies to the factor p21 (Thermo Scientific, USA). Results: The evaluation of morphological characteristics in micropreparations testifies to the antitumor effectiveness of the combined effect of infrared laser irradiation and doxorubicin. It is noteworthy that the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy in combination with photobiomodulation were observed when using different doses of doxorubicin: 2 μg/ml and 0.5 μg/ml. When studying the biological activity of cells using immunocytochemistry, it was established that the combination of doxorubicin and infrared laser irradiation led to an increase in the expression of p21, and it is important to note that a similar effect was observed at both concentrations of doxorubicin: as at 2.0 μg/ ml and 0.5 μg/ml. The simultaneous destructive effect on tumor cells and the increase in p21 expression allows us to make a preliminary cautious assumption that the proposed technique of combination of infrared laser irradiation with doxorubicin determines the effect of the p21 factor in the role of a tumor suppressor. Conclusions: The results of the study allow us to consider the use of doxorubicin in combination with infrared laser as a promising method of cytotoxic effect on tumor cells.
Tindakan Trabekulektomi pada Pasien dengan Glaukoma Sudut Tertutup Primer Unilateral – Laporan Kasus
Authors: Supit Wenny
Published: February 2023

Abstract: Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is the leading cause of blindness in Asia. In PACG, degenerative changes in the trabecular meshwork resulting from iridiotrabecular contact (ITC) cause high intraocular pressure resulting in glaucomatous optic atrophy.  We reported a 58-year-old woman came with the chief complaint of pain in the right eye for three months, accompanied by red and watery eye, and glare when exposed to light. Patient also complained of headaches and sometimes nausea. There was a history of hypertension since one year ago, but not taking any drugs. In ophthalmological examination of the right eye, visual acuity was 6/20, intraocular pressure 39 mm Hg, conjunctival injection, corneal edema, Van Herick 1 shallow anterior chamber, iris atrophy, round shaped and centrally located pupil with a diameter of 5 mm and a NO3NC3 lens. In the posterior segment of the right eye, non-uniform fundal reflexes were found, papillae were round, vital, well-defined with a cup and disc ratio of 0.7-0.8. The patient was diagnosed with primary angle-closure glaucoma in the right eye and a trabeculectomy was performed on the right eye. After trabeculectomy, the intraocular pressure of the right eye was 17.7 mm Hg. In conclusion, trabeculectomy has a high success rate in terms of controlling intraocular pressure in primary angle closure glaucoma.
Keywords: glaucoma; primary angle closure; tabeculectomy
 
Abstrak: Glaukoma penutupan sudut primer (PACG) merupakan penyebab utama kebutaan di Asia. Pada PACG, perubahan degeneratif dalam trabecular meshwork yang dihasilkan dari kontak iridiotrabecular (ITC) menyebabkan tekanan intraokular tinggi yang menghasilkan glaucomatous optic atrophy. Kami melaporkan kasus eorang perempuan berusia 58 tahun datang dengan keluhan nyeri mata kanan sejak tiga bulan yang lalu, disertai dengan mata merah, berair dan silau saat terkena cahaya. Pasien juga mengeluh adanya nyeri kepala dan kadang disertai mual. Riwayat hipertensi sejak satu tahun sebelumnya, tidak mengonsumsi obat-obatan. Pada pemeriksaan oftalmologi mata kanan didapatkan visus 6/20, tekanan intraokuler 39 mmHg, konjungtiva injeksi, kornea edema, bilik mata depan dangkal Van Herick 1, iris atrofi, pupil berbentuk bulat letak sentral dengan diameter 5 mm serta lensa NO3NC3. Pada segmen posterior mata kanan ditemukan refleks fundus non uniform, papil bulat, vital, berbatas tegas dengan cup and disc ratio 0,7-0,8. Pasien didiagnosis dengan glaukoma sudut tertutup primer mata kanan dan dilakukan tindakan trabekulektomi pada mata kanan. Setelah tindakan trabekulektomi, tekanan intraokuler mata kanan menjadi 17,7 mmHg. Simpulan kasus ini ialah trabekulektomi terbukti memiliki tingkat keberhasilan yang tinggi dalam hal mengontrol tekanan intraokuler pada glaukoma penutupan sudut primer.
Kata kunci: glaukoma; sudut tertutup primer; trabekulektomi
EDUKASI PEMASARAN DIGITAL BAGI UMKM DI KECAMATAN TANJUNG SARI PAMULIHAN KABUPATEN SUMEDANG
Authors: Yusuf Setiarini , Hatta Iha Haryani , Trirahayu Dewi , Wulandjani Harimurti , Putriana Lies , Puspa Rahajeng Denisa , Destriyanti Amalia
Published: February 2023

Jenis usaha yang dibangun pada masa kini baik usaha kecil menengah (UKM) ataupun besar selalu mengikuti perkembangan teknologi dan mulai meninggalkan model pemasaran tradisional beralih ke model pemasaran modern yaitu digital marketing. Model pemasaran ini sangat memudahkan pebisnis dari berbagai kalangan dalam memasarkan serta memperkenalkan produk atau jasanya kepada konsumen. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa pelatihan edukasi manajemen pemasaran yaitu digital marketing diperuntukkan kepada UMKM di bawah binaan BumDes Kecamatan Tanjungsari, Kabupaten Sumedang yang aktif dan beroperasi, dimana usaha tersebut telah terdaftar pada Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Sumedang, Jawa Barat. Kegiatan pengabdian tersebut para pelaku UMKM di bawah koordinasi BumDes Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Sumedang, Jawa Barat memiliki minat dan keinginan yang kuat untuk belajar mengenal digital marketing. Hanya saja mereka terhambat pada jaringan internet dan kemampuan mengikuti perkembangan teknologi informasi serta tata caranya pemasaran secara online.

Kata Kunci: Digital Marketing, UMKM, BumDes

A The types of businesses that are built today, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large, always follow technological developments and begin to leave traditional marketing models to switch to modern marketing models, namely digital marketing. This marketing model makes it very easy for business people from various circles to market and introduce their products or services to consumers. Community service in the form of marketing management education training, namely digital marketing, is intended for MSMEs under the guidance of BumDes Tanjungsari District, Sumedang Regency which are active and operating, where the business has been registered with the Community and Village Empowerment Office of the Sumedang Regency Government, West Java. The service activities of MSME players under the coordination of BumDes of the Regional Government of Sumedang Regency, West Java have a strong interest and desire to learn about digital marketing. It's just that they are hampered by the internet network and the ability to keep up with the development of information technology and online marketing procedures.

Keywords: Digital Marketing, UMKM, BumDes
Theoretical investigation of the levitation force generated by underwater squeeze action
Authors: Liu Yuanyuan , Zhao Zilong , Chen Wenjie
Published: February 2023

Previous research has experimentally demonstrated the feasibility of near-field acoustic levitation (NFAL) in water. This paper proposes an analytical model of underwater NFAL to study its levitation performance. At first, the fluid’s compressibility must be determined because it is significant to the model’s accuracy. Therefore, the Reynolds equations describing the film pressure distribution are deduced based on fluid film lubrication theory for incompressible and compressible fluids. The calculated squeeze film forces for each case are compared with experimental observations from the literature to confirm the fluid’s compressibility. The comparison results show that the theoretical numerical results under the compressible condition are closer than the incompressible condition to the experimental data. Further numerical results show that increasing the water temperature decreases the mean squeeze film force when the water temperature is higher than 20 °C. In addition, the mean squeeze film force is increased by increasing the vibration amplitude.
Polarization-independent transmission color sheet using 2D plasmonic metasurface embedded in elastomer nanosheet
Authors: Tay Shan Wei , Watanabe Mamoru , Endo Fumitaka , Choi Yong-Joon , Sawada Kazuaki , Fujie Toshinori , Takahashi Kazuhiro
Published: February 2023

This paper reports the construction of a transmission 2D plasmonic metasurface embedded in an elastomer nanosheet. The transmission color sheet made up of metal nanodots of subwavelength scale can be used as an electronic skin for imaging multicolor spectra. The thicknesses of the polystyrene–polybutadiene–polystyrene nanosheet and Al nanodots were designed to be 200 nm and 50 nm, respectively. Measurements were performed under different duty ratios of subwavelength Al nanodots. The results revealed that a duty ratio of 0.85 yielded the brightest transmitted colors. We successfully demonstrated the realization of 2D plasmonic nanodots without polarization dependency.
PROCEDURAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENT PERFORMED LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY BY DIRECT OBSERVATION (DOPS) AND VIDEO OBSERVATION (VOPS): A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Gavini Siva , Reddy Vutukuru Venkatarami , Chandrakasan Chandramaliteeswaran
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Only 40% of trainees found direct observation of procedural skill is (DOPS) useful in a survey from postgraduate medical education
and training board in UK. In India, due to limited faculty in medical colleges and increasing workload, multiple trainees cannot be accurately
assessed at the same time. Objectives: To compare VOPS and DOPS in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for training residents. Materials And
Methods: This study was conducted in the department of surgical gastroenterology, SVIMS from May 2018 to July 2018 after ethics committee
approval. In the DOPS group, laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC) performed by residents were assessed and scored accordingly by faculty directly
when the resident was performing the procedure. In VOPS group, LC performed by residents was assessed and scored by the faculty after analysing
the video recording of the procedure. Procedural and feedback scores were recorded and analysed. Atotal of 60 cases were assessed, performed by
5 residents. Results: The mean score in VOPS is 41.96 ± 3.31 (range 34- 48) and in DOPS is 42.1 ± 2.94 (range 36-47). There was no statistical
difference(p-value is 0.96). There was no statistical difference in feedback scores (range 3-5 in both groups, p-value is 0.27) Conclusion: In our
study, VOPS was comparable to DOPS for training residents in procedural skills of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and can be used as an alternative
for DOPS
NEW APPROACHES TO MEDICAL AND NURSING EDUCATION
Authors: Ohol Karnellya , Shinde Janaki
Published: February 2023

Medical educators tasked with curriculum reform may nd it difcult
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to implement fresh pedagogical strategies . Although it may be
attractive to accept new improvements to the curriculum, these
attempts are frequently based on insufcient evidence. Despite the
extensive use of innovative educational modalities, there are little
direct comparative data and no explicit curriculum prescriptions.
Although active learning methodologies are believed to be better to
traditional lecture formats, the strategic deployment of specic active
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learning components has been less precisely dened . Consequently,
curriculum leaders are frequently uncertain about how to blend small
groups, e-learning, and traditional lecturing to create the optimal
3,4 learning environment . Unfortunately, emerging modes of
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information transmission can exacerbate uncertainty .
AWAKE FIBREOPTIC BRONCHOSCOPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HUGE MULTINODULAR GOITRE WITH RETROSTERNAL EXTENSION
Authors: V. Mampilly Omana. , Ramesh Bhokare Himangi
Published: February 2023

Multinodular goitre is a common endocrine disorder affecting people worldwide. The challenges can be encountered preoperatively,
intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Achieving a euthyroid status and airway management – preoperatively; Cardiac arrythmias, haemorrhage
and thyroid storm- intraoperatively; haemorrhage, laryngeal edema, nerve palsies, tracheomalacia, hypocalcaemia-postoperatively. The awake
breoptic intubation with light sedation has a more safety margin while managing such cases
TAKOTSUBO SYNDROME WITH CARDIOGENIC SHOCK IN A CAUCASIAN WOMAN
Authors: Kobaladze Naira , Mikeladze Beka , Nikolaishvili Giorgi , Glonti Salome , Shervashidze Tamar
Published: February 2023

Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is a transient, reversible dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV) without damage to the coronary
arteries, which clinically manifests as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and/or heart failure (HF). We are reporting the
clinical case of a 58-year-old Caucasian woman who was admitted to our hospital with a clinical presentation of ACS and
HF, but finally was diagnosed with TS. As it is known to us, this is the first case report of TS from Georgia. Accordingly, our
goal is to promote scientific interest in this pathology because, till now, there are no modern guidelines or
recommendations on the treatment and management of this disease
RELATION OF HYPERTENSION WITH BODY MASS INDEX, BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL IN SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION
Authors: Roheet Varun , Sathish Nitin
Published: February 2023

High blood pressure is a major determinant of risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and stroke, leading causes of
death in the industrialized world. Similarly, the high blood glucose levels have been found to be major contributor for
higher blood pressure [1]. So a tool to identify and categorize the at risk patients who are prone to develop high blood
pressure is necessary for surveillance of a population. The main aim of this study was to arrive at factors which have
significant influence on blood pressure in hypertensive individuals of the South Indian population.This is a prospective
cross sectional study carried out in India
A RADIOLOGICAL STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF CERVICAL RIB
Authors: Prakesh Mali Om , Bhardwaja Abha , Binda Mohini , Sisodiya Hiranshi , Gaur Rahul
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Cervical rib is the extra rib arising from the seventh cervical vertebra. The prevalence of cervical rib
depends on the population. Cervical ribs are usually asymptomatic but may cause compression of subclavian artery and
brachial plexus. Study the prevalence of cervical rib with associated gender, age group and laterali Aim: ty (body
sides). 8000 plain chest radiographs were studied from the month of November 2021 to Material And Method:
November 2022, in which 71 chest radiographs were found with cervical ribs. The particulars of the patients were
recorded and data were tabulated and analysed. Prevalence of the cervical rib was found to be 0.88% Results: and
female more numbered than male.
THE EFFECTS OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING AND MEDIATING ROLE OF SELFESTEEM AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Jadeja Balbhadrasinh , Shah Chetan , Amin Naren
Published: February 2023

Background: Adverse childhood experience (ACE) has cumulative consequences on physical, mental and social
wellbeing. The impact of ACEs is amplified by stressors, such as academic, physical, social and emotional stressors,
which medical students are constantly exposed to. Aim and Objective: This study is aimed at determining the
association between adverse childhood experiences and adult psychosocial wellbeing and mediating role of selfesteem among preclinical medical students.Participants and setting:A total of 138 undergraduate medical students at
C.U. Shah medical college and hospital, Surendranagar participated in the study. Methods: Participants completed
online google forms having socio-demographic, an Adverse Childhood Experience, the World Health Organization's
Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Rosenberg's self-esteem questionnaires. Data obtained were analysed using
SPSS.Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Results:At least one out of ten categories of ACEs
were reported by 39.8% of respondents;physical abuse (19.1%),emotional abuse (18.2%),parental divorce (9.4%) and
sexual abuse (9.0%). There was a significant association between adverse childhood experiences and adult
psychosocial wellbeing (p<0.05), as well as low self-esteem (p<0.05). Respondents with previous exposure to ACEs
were six times more likely to suffer from low esteem compared to non-exposed students (Adj OR:6.3, 95%CI:1.3-31.4,
p=0.003).Mother's (p=0.001) and father's (p=0.028) level of education,parental separation (p<0.0001),were associated
with exposure to ACEs. Conclusion: this study revealed an association between exposure to adverse childhood
experiences and adult psychosocial well-being with those exposed reporting poorer wellbeing and functioning;and a
strong likelihood of having low self-esteem among medical undergraduates
Severity of Sars-CoV2 infection in people with Type 2 Diabetes in the AMD Annals 2021
Authors: Crisci, I.
Published: February 2023

In the Covid 19 pandemic, diabetes mellitus (DM) has been identified as one of the comorbidities associated with the most severe forms of the infection, with an increase in hospitalization and mortality. The aim of the study was to evaluate which clinical variables were associated with severe forms of Covid-19 (with or without pneumonia), in people with type 2 DM (DM 2), regularly attending Italian diabetes services, participating to the data collection of Annals 2021. MATERIALS DM2 patients assisted during 2020 by the diabetes services participating to the AMD Annals Initiative were evaluated. The presence of Covid-19 was recorded using the appropriate ICD-9 codes relating to forms with and without pneumonia. Anthropometric parameters, blood tests and therapy werealso specifically assessed. RESULTS The presence of Covid-19 was reported in 2,331 cases (0.6%): 1,299 patients were affected by Covid-19 without pneumonia (55.7%), while 1,032 patients were affected by infection associated with pneumonia (44, 3%). The risk of infection with pneumonia increased with increasing age and the risk of severe forms was almost 50% higher in males (OR=1.48; 95% CI 1.23-1.79), while it was about 50% lower in people with diabetes duration greater than 10 years than in those with diabetes duration of 5 years or less. The risk of acquiring an infection with pneumonia was strongly associated with kidney function, particularly with albuminuria. CONCLUSIONS Despite some limitations related to the under recording of the event in the elecronic chart, our data confirm that DM2 patients with more severe COVID-19 infections were on average older, male, with higher mean HbA1c levels and with a higher prevalence albuminuria, but they did not differ for BMI, lipid profile, blood pressure, and estimated glomerular filtration rate from those who experienced milder forms. KEYWORDS Covid 19; T2 diabetes mellitus; AMD annals.
Per una cartografia critica
Authors: Bazzicalupo Laura
Published: February 2023

Instead of the cartographic and ordering fashion of modern criticism and its deconstruction into biopolitical immanence as immediately expressed in the practices of claiming, we try to map out a critical, mobile and pragmatic cartography. The path to concreteness here involves enquiry and analysis that can identify power relations, underlining the polemic nature of the real.
HAVACILIKTAKİ VİDEO VERİ YOLU STANDARDININ AKILLI TAŞITLAR İÇİN KULLANIM OLASILIĞI ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: PAMUK Aslıhan , SAKARYA Ufuk
Published: February 2023

Gerçek zamanlı sistemlerdeki en önemli sorunlardan birisi algılayıcılardan toplanan verinin yeterli hızda komuta ve kontrol sistemine taşınamamasıdır. Bu işlem de veri yolları vasıtası ile olmaktadır. Bu makalede sayısal haberleşme içerisinde havacılıkta kullanılan video veri yolu standardının kara ulaşımındaki akıllı taşıtlar için kullanım olasılığı üzerine bir incelemede bulunulmaktadır. Bu inceleme yapılırken sadece teknik anlamda bir incelemede bulunulmaktadır. Bu makaledeki ana motivasyon; kara ulaşımında akıllı taşıt sistemleri geliştiren kişilerin, havacılık alanındaki gelişmelerden haberdar edilerek farkındalık oluşturulmasıdır. Bir ulaşım alanındaki ulaşım araçlarının yetenekleri yeri geldiğinde diğer bir ulaşım alanındaki araçlara esin kaynağı olabilmektedir. Havacılık alanında çoklu algılayıcıların kullanımı ve bunların gerçek zamanda iletilmesi üzerine çok uzun zamandır çalışmalar yer almaktadır. Özellikle hız konusu ortaya konduğunda hava araçlarının hız gereksinimlerinden doğan iletişimin de hızlı olması gereklilikleri bu alanda birçok çalışmanın yapılmasına neden olmuştur. Bu makalede, havacılıkta kullanılan video veri yolu standardı teknik anlamda genel hatları ile tanıtıldıktan sonra otomotivde olası kullanımı üzerine yorumlar sunulmaktadır. Gelecekte akıllı taşıtlar için sensör ve kameraların artması ile birlikte veri iletim hızının isterlerinin daha da artması durumu oluşabilir. Otonom araçlarda aynı havacılıktaki gibi sensörlerden ve kameralardan gelen bilginin hem hızlı hem de güvenilir bir şekilde iletilmesi çok önemlidir. Havacılıktaki video veri yolunun sahip olduğu özelliklerin otomotiv sektörünün ihtiyaçları özelinde incelenmesinin geleceğin akıllı taşıtlarının veri yolları tasarımında önemli olabileceği öngörülmektedir.
Evaluation the Effect of Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor in Semen Quality of Infertile Men with Varicocele.
Authors: Al-Jibouri Salman A. , Al-karrawe Raeed T. , Al-Wades Dhafer Taher
Published: February 2023

Objective: The study was designed to evaluation of effect Interleukin-6 and Tumor necrosis factor in seminal plasma to semen quality in infertile men with varicocele.
Methods: A descriptive correlation study was conducted in specialized infertility center / teaching AL-Sadder medical city in Najaf city from first of April 2014 to the first of June 2014.Sample was selected that consisted of (75) infertile men with varicocele, and (25) healthy subject as control, their age between (20-40) years old. A questionnaire format and observational checklist were used which including marriage period, excluding from chronic disease like diabetic, cancer, sexual transmitted disease. The data were collected through the utilization of questionnaire and the structure interview technique with varicocele patients. Data was analyzed by using T-test and Z-test
Results: The result of the study sample have revealed that 42% from all subjects has elevated Interleukin-6 concentration in seminal plasma ,and also the elevation Interleukin-6 level in seminal plasma has inversely correlation R = -0.58 with decreased in sperm motility ,also has inversely correlation R = -0.30 with low sperm count. From other hand 41% from all subjects has elevated Tumor necrosis factor levels in seminal plasma ,and also the elevation Tumor necrosis factor concentration in seminal plasma has inversely correlation R = -0.17 with decreased in sperm motility ,also has inversely correlation R = -0.25 with low sperm count.
Conclusions: They study concluded there was a significant difference between elevation of Interleukin-6 and Tumor necrosis factor levels in seminal plasma in infertile men with varicocele, and they study concluded there was a significant correlation between increased levels of Interleukin-6 and Tumor necrosis factor in seminal plasma with reduce sperm count and motility .
Recommendations: the study recommended that: Varicocele examination and diagnosis should be done to all infertile male. Varicocele patients with abnormal seminal fluid examination should be estimated concentration of Interluekin-6 and Tumor necrosis factor in seminal plasma
Nurses' Knowledge Concerning Early Interventions for Patients with Ventricular Tachycardia at Baghdad Teaching Hospitals
Authors: Owaid Haneen A. , Ahmed Randa S. , Zedaan Haneen A. , Shala Sara'a H. , Mousa Ayad M.
Published: February 2023

Objectives: The study aims to assess nurses' knowledge regarding early intervention for patient with ventricular tachycardia and finds out association with their demographic characteristics.
Methodology: Descriptive design has been conducted on 50 samples of nurses. The study was carried out to identify nurses' knowledge concerning early intervention for patients with ventricular tachycardia at Baghdad teaching hospitals. In order to obtain comprehensive data a specifically a questionnaire is constructed by the researchers according to reviewing literatures related to the topic of the study. It is consist of two parts the first part consists of socio-demographic characteristic consist of (9) items, and second Part two consists of (23) items to measures nurses knowledge concerning early intervention for patient with ventricular tachycardia. In order to determine the face validity, copies of the questionnaire was presented to panel of experts and reliability of the questionnaire was obtained through measuring internal consistency of questionnaire items which are (23 items) where result was (0.803) by Cronbach s' Coefficient alpha. A non- probability (purposive) sample of 50 nurse taken from above mentioned hospitals. Statistical Analysis has been applied through using statistical package for social sciences (spss version 20) by utilizing descriptive and inferential analysis.Results: The overall assessment of the studied sample's knowledge was low. There were statistically significant association between studied sample's knowledge and marital status, age groups, and Experience years at nursing profession.
Conclusion: the overall assessment of samples knowledge was low
Recommendations: the study recommends to encourage nurses to participate in sessions inside or outside the country to improve their knowledge and In addition to Place an Educational posters in the critical care units include an outline concerning early interventions or treatment for this disorder may be more beneficial for nurses
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI GURU PAR DI KLASIS KOTA KUPANG TIMUR
Authors: Daik Marlen Angela , Tanaem Yusuf Elpontus , A. Bekuliu Desty , Y. E. Sole Yanti , Para Nimrot Doke
Published: February 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dibingkai dalam bentuk pelatihan ini didasarkan pada kenyataan bahwa seseorang bisa menjadi guru Pelayanan Anak dan Remaja (PAR) tanpa melihat tingkat pendidikannya. Latar belakang pendidikan guru PAR di Klasis Kota Kupang Timur beragam, mulai dari SMA, D3, S1 dan S2. Seseorang bisa menjadi guru PAR hanya karena panggilan pelayanan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di gedung kebaktian Gereja Masehi Injili di Timor (GMIT) Jemaat Benyamin Oebufu dan berlangsung selama 2 hari. Ada 5 orang narasumber yang dipercayakan memberikan materi dan pelatihan bagi 35 orang peserta kegiatan. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan berupa pelatihan ini menunjukkan bagwa guru PAR di Klasis Kota Kupang Timur mendapatkan tambahan pengetahuan tentang kurikulum PAR serta mendapatkan keterampilan dalam pembuatan media pembelajaran. Guru PAR terlatih untuk membuat media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi berupa Autentic Helathy serta media pembelajaran Top Up.
PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI DALAM UPAYA PEMBANGUNAN KESEHATAN REMAJA DI DESA SUKAMUKTI KABUPATEN GARUT
Authors: Setiati Atu , Rahadianti Ayu , Rahayu Tami Sri , Alya M Qori , Salsabila Bela
Published: February 2023

Desa Sukamukti merupakan desa yang dipilih untuk mendapatkan Program “Power To Youth” oleh Kabupaten Garut karena angka pernikahan anak dan dispenasi nikah yang tinggi. Hal ini menjadi masalah urgen karena dampaknya akan merugikan remaja sebagai generasi penerus bangsa karena beresiko memiliki kesehatan reproduksi yang tidak berkualitas. Dalam upaya membangun kesehatan reproduksi, harus ada kegiatan untuk menunjang perubahan wawasan masyarakat terkait pentingnya kesehatan reproduksi. Tujuan penyuluhan kesehatan reproduksi adalah untuk meningkatkan wawasan dan pengetahuan sehingga meningkatkan kesadaran remaja akan pentingnya menjaga kesehatan reproduksi serta menurunkan angka pernikahan anak di Desa Sukamukti. Melalui metode Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) untuk menganalisis masalah remaja oleh Yayasan SEMAK, dilihat dari tingginya angka pernikahan anak dan permintaan dispensasi nikah di KUA karena kurangnya pengetahuan orangtua dan remaja. Hasil pengabdian ini membuat Forum Komunikasi Pemuda Banyuresmi di Desa Sukamukti lebih diapresiasi oleh pemerintah dan masyarakat, mendapatkan legalitas oleh pemerintah desa sebagai CSO yang fokus pada kesehatan remaja, serta dapat produktif melalui posyandu remaja. Saran untuk pemerintah desa yaitu memberikan wewenang bagi kelompok remaja Sukamukti untuk dapat berpartisipasi dalam pengambilan kebijakan yang dikhususkan untuk remaja dalam menunjang kesetaraan, kesejahteraan, pemenuhan hak dasar anak dalam menjaga kesehatan reproduksi.
Folkskoleväsende och industrialisering i Norra Sverige: Relationer mellan Olofsfors järnbruk och Nordmaling socken vid organiseringen av folkskoleväsendet i 1800-talets decentraliserade skolsystem
Authors: Spjut Lina , Olsson Spjut Fredrik
Published: February 2023

Mass-Schooling and pre-industrialisation in Northern Sweden: Relations between Olofsfors Ironworks and Nordmaling parish in the organization of Elementary schools in the 19th century decentralized school system. From the mid-nineteenth century, Sweden went through a transformation from an agricultural to an industrial society which led to new demands on the parishes. With the First Elementary School Act in 1842, Sweden’s school system was formalised. The decentralised system formed by the First Elementary School Act, stated that every parish should establish at least one school in every parish. At this time, half of Sweden’s parishes already had some form of public schools, which were run by parishes, private organisations, donations, or pre-industrial companies, as for example Ironworks. Regardless of who ran the school, the parish was responsible and were the one who would report school results to the bishop’s office, so the relationship between the private actor and the parish was important. In this article we study how the relationship between Olofsfors Ironwork and the local parish, Nordmaling developed during the nineteenth century, and how these turbulent times affected the relationship. This is discussed in relation to earlier research and has been analysed through discourse analysis.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MAKE A MATCH: ANALISIS PENGARUH TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN SISWA PADA PELAJARAN AL-QUR’AN HADIST
Authors: Dwi Nila Dwi Susanti
Published: February 2023

Permasalahan yang ada di MI Islamiyah Attanwir Talun Sumberrejo Bojonegoro seperti memecahkan masalah kurangnya pemahaman siswa pada pembelajaran Al-Qur’an Hadist, guru masih kurang kreatif dalam memberikan model dan metode pembelajaran. Dengan demikian penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Make A Match terhadap pemahaman siswa pada pembelajaran Al-Qur’an Hadist kelas IV MI Islamiyah Attanwir Talun Sumberrejo Bojonegoro. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Adapun sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 20 siswa yang diambil dari kelas IV MI Islamiyah Attanwir Talun Sumberrejo Bojonegoro sehingga sampel dalam penelitian ini bersifat populatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, angket, dan dokumentasi. Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis persentase, uji normalitas, uji linieritas, uji validitas, uji reabilitas, analisis regresi linier sederhana, dan uji T. Hasil penelitian ini berdasarkan pada uji analisis regresi sederhana dapat diketahui nilai signifikan 0,034 lebih kecil dari 0,05, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Model Pembelajaran Make A Match berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Pemahaman Siswa. Dari tabel pada kolom B nilai constant (a) sebesar 101,508, sedangkan nilai model pembelajaran Make A Match (b) sebesar 0,367 sehingga dapat ditulis Y = 101,508 + 0,367 X. Berdasarkan hasil uji T dapat diketahui bahwa nilai t hitung adalah sebesar 2,290 sedangkan t tabel sebesar 2,101 dengan signifkan 0,034 < 0,05. Ternyata hasil t hitung lebih besar dari t tabel (2,290 > 2,101) yang artinya H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Sehingga dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa model pembelajaran Make A Match berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pemahaman siswa pada pelajaran Al-Qur’an Hadist kelas IV MI Islamiyah Attanwir Talun Sumberrejo Bojonegoro
A more-than-language approach to inclusion and success of indigenous children in education: reflections on Cambodia’s multilingual education plan
Authors:   University of Victoria, Human and Social Development, CANADA, Ball Jessica , Smith Mariam ,   Learning Loop Inc., SWEDEN
Published: February 2023

This article explores the potential of multilingual education (MLE) and culturally sustaining pedagogy to promote school inclusion and success of children who speak a non-dominant language is explored. This potential is examined with reference to the authors’ formative evaluation of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s implementation of a five year Multilingual Education National Action Plan (MENAP). The plan and its subsequent Multilingual Education Action Plan (MEAP) have enabled Indigenous children to be taught using one of five Indigenous languages during the first three years of school. Our interpretation of findings reinforces a conceptualization of MLE as a means to transmit culturally diverse ways of knowing, doing, and being so that children become multilingual and multicultural. This requires a more-than-language approach to MLE whereby nondominant language speakers partner with educators to generate culturally sustaining curriculum content, learning activities and teaching resources that immerse children in the knowledges, thinking, and skills of their own cultural community./ Keywords: Multilingual education, Cambodia, culturally sustaining pedagogy, multiculturalism, Indigenous children
3D Drone Mapping
Authors: Ansari Aman , Sah Binay , Dhungel Hasina , Gautam Darshan
Published: February 2023

A major portion of the earth remains unexplored today. There are many reasons for this. One of them is because those places are or maybe dangerous for the explorers. Also, Nepal and many other under-developed countries buy satellite images and maps of their territory from other countries. The problem with these maps is that they are not always up-to-date and are very low-resolution images. In order to solve these problems, this research work has designed a quadcopter (four propellers) drone with HD camera. This device is capable of capturing images with colour, intensity, and depth values at each pixel so that a 3D map can be constructed. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) also called Drones can be designed for numerous objectives and tasks. This article intends to design a drone capable of creating its own pathway and taking flight autonomously. During the flight, the UAV is programmed to capture high-resolution images at regular intervals with 60-80% overlap. The overlap between images is highly necessary to obtain numerous data of the same point, which will be beneficial in creating a finer 3D map. The 3D map is generated by using a process called photogrammetry, which takes pictures as input and displays a 3D map as output by utilizing the data present in pictures. This drone can be used to capture pictures and create 3D maps of unexplored areas like caves, volcano craters, etc. Also, high-resolution pictures can be merged and uploaded for satellite imaging applications. Besides, the same vehicle can be used for many other applications like forest fire monitoring systems, endangered wildlife monitoring, surveying, and so on with slight alterations.
Power-sharing and Identity-Politics Transformation in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Authors: Haji Moh'd
Published: February 2023

Zanzibar has had a long unsettled political history from its colonial era to radicalized post-colonial politics. The core source of such politics is the cosmopolitan nature of the isles whereby races and identities reside on the island for a long time. Such nature made the political and social groups categorized and differentiated from others through identity. As a result, the struggle for the owner and ruler of the island becomes a high concern among the groups in the society. This situation resulted in turbulent politics for many years with violence, killings, and hostility. In 2010, Zanzibar inters in the negotiation to solve the political problem that marred the island for a long time. The Government of National Unity (GNU) which involves the sharing of power between the first and second winners was agreed upon as the structure of the leadership style of Zanzibar. This was done through referendum and constitution amendment. As political identity theory reveals that; political elites use identity groups for their political benefits. They organized and influence their political activities through the identity they are familiar with. So, in solving such an identity politics problem, the identity tragedy must be transformed and accommodated the rational politics. This paper seeks to examine the extent to which power-sharing transforms identity-based politics and is accommodated in Zanzibar. The study was conducted in three districts to represent Zanzibar. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from five in-depth interviews and two hundreds and eight seven questionnaires respectively. The in-depth interviews involved the GNU's current and former top leaders, members of the Cabinets, and political activists.  The questionnaire involves the citizens from districts Mjini, Micheweni, and Kusini.  The study found that to some extent the power-sharing successes in reducing the exercises of identity politics in Zanzibar. Three angles have been justifying that reduction. First is the existence and increase of political trust in society to large extent. The second one is the equal treatment of all identity groups, races, and regions by government institutions and society. The Last one is the exercises of political activities without the influence of historical and identity political narrations. This study pinpoints two important aspects of transformational identity politics through power-sharing. The first one is the role of leadership in transforming the mindset and bringing people together. The second one is social change due to generations' natural changes and opportunities. The study concludes that power-sharing can be the source of identity transformation from worst uses to recognition in the society. This will happen only if the power-sharing institution is set to consider the potentiality of mutual recognition of self and respecting social, cultural, and ideological differences in society.
Editorial
Authors: Zondi Siphamandla , Keutcheu Joseph , Ojo Tinuade
Published: February 2023

The year 2022 marked the 2oth anniversary of the African Union (AU)). The AU marked a realisation that the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) established in 1963 had fulfilled its mandate of ridding the continent of overt colonial rule and a new platform was needed to drive Africa towards full prosperity. Conceived amid the revisiting of the discourse of African Renaissance, the AU was meant to respond to both historical and contemporary imperatives. It was born to be a more agile, efficient, and effective institution. Born long after the Cold War ended, it was meant to reposition Africa strategically in global affairs.