bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Russian constructions with ‘take’ expressing an unexpected event: Their historical origin and development in the 19th century
Authors: Weiss Daniel
Published: June 2023

This study aims at elucidating the rise and expansion of four competing Russian constructions expressing the unexpectedness of an event. Тhree of them are built according to the pseudo-coordinative model ‘take and do’ and one follows the serial model ‘take do’. The historical data stemming from the Russian national corpus and covering the whole 19th century reveals striking differences between these constructions in terms of frequency and grammaticalisation, the most peripheral being the serial model. Evidence for ongoing grammaticalisation is mainly based on the rise of non-canonical second verbs denoting an uncontrollable event and inanimate subjects. Special attention will be given to the meanings of the imperative and contextually bound pragmatic effects.
A review of the genus Enicospilus Stephens (Ichneumonidae: Ophioninae) from Vietnam, with descriptions of ten new species
Authors: Pham Nhi Thi , Pham Phu Van , Matsumoto Rikio , Shimizu So , Broad Gavin R.
Published: June 2023

Enicospilus Stephens, 1835 is the largest genus of subfamily Ophioninae (Ichneumonidae) with more than 700 extant species worldwide that are mostly nocturnal and parasitoids of larvae of Lepidoptera. In this paper, the Vietnamese species of Enicospilus are reviewed for the first time. Of the total 82 recorded species, 10 species are described as new: E. aequiscleritalis sp. nov., E. bulbipennis sp. nov., E. centraliscleritiger sp. nov., E. circuliscleritalis sp. nov., E. gialaiensis sp. nov., E. hiepi sp. nov., E. melanothoracicus sp. nov., E. nigristernalis sp. nov., E. trui sp. nov., and E. tuani sp. nov. Fifty-two species are recorded for the first time from the country: E. abdominalis (Szépligeti, 1906), E. acutus Shimizu, 2020, E. argus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. atoponeus Cushman, 1947, E. bacillaris Wang, 1997, E. bakerielli Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. bifasciatus (Uchida, 1928), E. biharensis Townes, Townes & Gupta, 1961, E. concentralis Cushman, 1937, E. corculus (Tosquinet, 1903), E. dasychirae Cameron, 1905, E. eastopi Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. enicospilus Nikam, 1972, E. exaggeratus Chiu, 1954, E. fittoni Nikam, 1980, E. flavocephalus (Kirby, 1900), E. formosensis (Uchida, 1928), E. fusiformis Chiu, 1954, E. gasteralis Nikam, 1980, E. grandis (Cameron, 1905), E. hamatus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. hedilis Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. iapetus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. insinuator (Smith, 1860), E. ixion Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. javanus (Szépligeti, 1910), E. laqueatus (Enderlein, 1921), E. longitarsis Tang, 1990, E. mythrus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. nathani Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. nigribasalis (Uchida, 1928), E. nigristigma Cushman, 1937, E. nigriventris Nikam, 1975, E. nigronotatus Cameron, 1903, E. nigropectus Cameron, 1905, E. pallidistigma Cushman, 1937, E. pantanae Tang, 1990, E. pinguivena (Enderlein, 1921), E. pseudoconspersae (Sonan, 1927), E. purifenestratus (Enderlein, 1921), E. rhetus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. riukiuensis (Matsumura & Uchida, 1926), E. sauteri (Enderlein, 1921), E. selmatos Chiu, 1954, E. strigilatus Tang, 1990, E. teleus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. transversus Chiu, 1954, E. tripartitus Chiu, 1954, E. urus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981, E. verticinus (Roman, 1913), E. yonezawanus (Uchida, 1928), and E. zebrus Gauld & Mitchell, 1981. A key to all Vietnamese species of Enicospilus is provided.   A correction has been published: Pham N.T., Pham P.V., Matsumoto R., Shimizu S. & Broad G.R. 2023. A review of the genus Enicospilus Stephens (Ichneumonidae: Ophioninae) from Vietnam, with descriptions of ten new species – Corrigendum. European Journal of Taxonomy 879: 188–189. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2023.879.2171
Epistemologi Pendidikan Nilai Ditinjau dari Filsafat Pendidikan Islam Kontemporer
Authors: Maftukhah Maftukhah , Nursikin Mukh
Published: June 2023

The purpose of writing this research is to conducted an in-depth analytical and research study of the epistemology of value education in terms of contemporary Islamic educational philosophy. This study used a type of qualitative research with an approach literature research methods. This article was an attempt from the epistymology of value education in caried out its transformation through contemporary Islamic educational philosophy. Contemporary Islamic educational philosophy showen that with the concept of epistimology, value education can lead to students who were broad-minded, knowledgeable, and independent. In an expression said that an educational renewal can be well directed if it was based on a solid educational philosophical and theoretical framework.
Kur’an’ın Nüzul Öncesi ve Sonrası Dönemde Hayat Anlayışı
Authors: ŞEN Abdussamet
Published: June 2023

Kur’an Öncesi ve Kur’an Sonrası Dönemlerde Hayatın Yapısı
Öz: Kur’an kendisinden önceki dönemi câhiliye olarak adlandırmıştır. Görülen o ki, o döneme yüklenen pejoratif içerik zaman dilimiyle ilgili değil; o dönemin adaletten uzak, haksız, zalim, kişisel ve toplumsal olguların menfaat üzerine şekillendiği ahlâkî eksikliğinedir. Bununla birlikte Kur’an öncesi dönem kan akrabalığına dayalı, kabile hayatının hâkim olduğu bir dönemdir. İnsanların tevhid telakkisinden uzak olmaları, şirkin hüküm sürmesi, dünya hayatının tek gerçek olarak kabul edilmesi de yine bu dönemin özellikleri arasında sayılabilir.
Kur’an, indirildiği ilk günden itibaren hayattaki yanlışlara müdahale etmiş ve indiği toplumda esaslı bir değişiklik meydana getirmiştir. Kur’an baştan beri insanların kendi onurlarına yakışan bir hayatı yaşamaları için ortam hazırlamıştır. Kabile, aşiret gibi yapıları aşan geniş tabanlı bir model oluşturmuştur. Bununla birlikte câhiliyedeki yanlış hayat anlayışını tevhid yörüngesi etrafında yeniden inşa etti. Kur’an her açıdan bölünmüş bir yapıda teolojik ve sosyolojik anlamda bir birliktelik kurdu. Hayatın tamamen dışına itilen ahiret inancını da merkezi bir yere konumlandırdı. Bu çalışmada Kur’an öncesi ve sonrası yapılar analiz edilmiş, temel farklılıklara çalışmanın sınırları da gözetilerek değinilmiştir.
Modeling and optimization of clean water distribution networks
Authors:   , Edward Lucas
Published: June 2023

In this study, a model has been developed to find the minimum cost in distributing clean water. Linear Programming (LP) technique was used to formulate the model for Dodoma city. The developed model consists of both hydraulic and water treatment parameters. The model was then tested with real data collected from Ihumwa water network of Dodoma city and other treatment cost data from the literature to test the workability of the model. Hydraulic parameters such as head loss of the pipes, flow velocity and pipe pressure are calculated using water flow software. The resulted model was solved using lingo software by testing different intermediate values of pressure and velocity to obtain the minimum cost of distributing clean water. As a result, the values 650 N/m 2 and 700 N/m 2 as a maximum and minimum pressure and 0.5m/s and 2m/s as minimum and maximum velocity give the minimum cost of distributing clean water. Consequently, the objective value of resulted optimization model shows that the original cost of distributing clean water was reduced by 3.48%.
Mobile-Based Decision Support System for Poultry Farmers: A Case of Tanzania
Authors:   , Shapa Martha
Published: June 2023

In Tanzania, many poultry farms are considered to have ineffective poultry management practices mainly due to the lack of adequate systems and procedures to assist poultry farmers in making decisions. However, in a range of industries and agricultural sectors, including poultry farming, information is widely recognized as a crucial component for good decision-making. Furthermore, many researchers agree that using mobile decision-support systems to assist farmers in making better decisions is an effective technique. The goal of this research was to create a mobile-based decision support system that will assist small-scale poultry farmers in Tanzania in obtaining trustworthy poultry farming information that would enable them to make informed decisions about their farming operations. Decision Support Systems (DSS) are well-known in this context as interactive computer based systems that assist individuals in problem-solving and decision-making using information technology, data, documents, and knowledge. This study outlines how a data-driven strategy was utilized to construct a decision-support system for Tanzanian poultry farmers. The systematic approach used in this study comprised of the following steps: The first step was to perform a thorough literature analysis to identify and assess the information management needs of Tanzanian small-scale poultry farmers. Poultry farmers commonly seek information about chicken health, housing, egg production, chicken diets, and chicken breeds, among other things. Second, the gathered data was processed and used to create user requirements for the decision support system. Finally, after determining user needs, the implementation of the mobile-based decision support system began. Using Android Studio and RASA, an open-source machine learning framework for developing chat and voice context assistants, a conversational, mobile-based decision support application that offers information to farmers based on their needs through a text-based chat conversation was developed. The study findings identified that majority of the small-scale poultry lack reliable sources to obtain poultry management information like poultry diseases, poultry feeds, housing, and breed types. Furthermore, after conducting a user acceptance test, the study findings indicated that the developed system will be very helpful to the small-scale poultry farmers, and therefore it was recommended that the extension officers and small-scale poultry farmers should be made aware of the developed mobile-based decision support system (KaPU) for productive poultry management practices.
DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ PRATİĞİNDE SIK KARŞILAŞILAN MAKSİLLER SİNÜSLERİN ENFLAMATUAR HASTALIKLARI: DERLEME
Authors: ŞENDİŞÇİ Rümeysa , YILMAZ Selmi
Published: June 2023

Maksiller sinüsler, dişlere ve dişlerle ilişkili anatomik

yapılara yakınlığı nedeniyle diş hekimlerinin dikkate alması

gereken önemli anatomik oluşumlardır. Maksiller sinüsler,

diş hekimliği pratiğinde kullanılan birçok tanı görüntüsünde

izlenebilir. Bu nedenle diş hekimi, maksiller sinüslerin

normal görünümünü, varyasyonları ve maksiller sinüsleri

etkileyebilecek hastalıkları iyi bilmelidir. Bu derlemede diş

hekimliği pratiğinde karşımıza daha sık çıkabilen maksiller

sinüslerin enflamatuar hastalıklarının radyolojik ve klinik

bulguların özetlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Tek Diş İmplantların Klinik, Radyografik, Estetik ve Hasta Memnuniyeti Açısından Kontralateral Dişler ile Karşılaştırılması
Authors: KÜÇÜKOGLU ÇOLAK Merve , CENGİZ Murat İnanç
Published: June 2023

Amaç: Çalışmamızın amacı; maksilla anterior bölge tek

diş eksikliklerinde uygulanan dental implantları kontralateral

dişlerle klinik, radyografik ve estetik olarak karşılaştırmak ve

hasta memnuniyetini değerlendirmektedir.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmamıza fakültemizde 2010-2020

yılları arasında tek diş eksikliğinde dental implant uygulaması

yapılmış ve kontralateral dişi mevcut olan 40 hasta dahil

edilmiştir. Hastaların rutin kontrolleri sırasında peri-implant

ve periodontal sondlama derinliği (PD), plak indeksi (PI)

ve gingival indeks (GI) değerleri, sondlamada kanama (SK)

varlığı, dişeti çekilmesi (DÇ) miktarı kaydedilmiştir. Her

hastaya görsel analog skala (VAS, Visual Analog Scale)

soruları yönelterek hasta memnuniyeti ve estetik değerlendirme

gerçekleştirilmiştir. İmplant destekli restorasyonun estetiğini

değerlendirmek içinde de Komplex estetik indeks (KEİ)

kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Diş ve implant bölgelerinde klinik parametreler

açısından anlamlı fark görülmemiştir. İmplant bölgesinde

istatiksel olarak anlamlı olarak fazla sondalama derinliği

tespit edilmiştir. Keratinize diş eti miktarı ise diş bölgesinde

istatiksel olarak anlamlı derecede daha fazla olduğu

gözlemlenmiştir. İmplant üstü restorasyonların KEİ ile

değerlendirilmesinde ise çoğunlukla riskli ama klinik olarak

kabul edilebilir olarak gözlenmiştir. Hastaların ortalama

memnuniyet skoru 8,44±1.11’dir. Hastaların büyük çoğunluğu

tedaviden memnuniyet skorunun anlamlı olarak yüksek olduğu

görülmüştür.

Sonuç: İmplant ve diş bölgesi arasında periodonal

indekslerde anlamlı farklılık bulunamıştır. Keratinize diş eti

miktarı ve cep derinliği açısından iki bölgede farklılıklar

mevcuttur. Estetik olarak implant üstü protezler kabul edilebilir

düzeydedir. Hastalar uygulanan tedaviden memnun ve tedaviyi

tavsiye etmektedirler.
Effectiveness of Self-Regulation Fluid Program on Patients with Hemodialysis Self-Efficacy for Fluid Adherence in Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital
Authors: Alaa Hamza Hermis  , Rajaa Ibrahim Abed
Published: June 2023

Objectives: to evaluate patient knowledge with hemodialysis and to determine the effectiveness of Self-regulation Fluid Program on Patients with hemodialysis self-efficacy for fluid adherence in Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental design (two group design: pre-test and post-test) was used. This study was conducted in Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital for the period from (15th of October 2018 to 20th of May 2019) on a non-probability (purposive) sample consisting of (60 patients) treatment in hemodialysis units. A questionnaire was built as a data collection tool and consisted of four parts:

First part: Demographic characteristics of the patient that consisted of (7) items, second part: Clinical information of the patient that consisted of (8) items, third part:  the self-efficacy scale of fluid control in hemodialysis patients that consisted of (22) items and fourth part: patients’ knowledge in two axis that consisted of (20) items.

The validity of the questionnaire and the educational program were verified by presenting it to (18) experts. The sample has received a pre-test, educational program, and post-test. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the results of the study using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 and Microsoft Excel (2010).

 Results: The study finding shows, that all the study sample responses at the pre-test were fair knowledge with a statistical mean of scores (1.35). Other than the post-test, shows (100%) of the study sample have high knowledge at the mean of scores (2.66). Also, the maturity of the patients in both groups (control and study) is female and age group (more than 48) years, most of them not read and write, the maturity of the sample of study marred, regarding to the monthly income is not sufficient and urban residency. The study also confirms that the effectiveness of an instructional program on patients with hemodialysis to enhance self-efficacy fluid control is positive.

Conclusion: Program helps patients in increasing self-confidence, knowledge of Chronic Kidney Disease patient care including controlling fluid overload.

Recommendations: The study recommended the necessity of activating the role of instructional program correctly in order to give about end stage renal disease, and conduct future research programs to improve the patient's knowledge about end stage renal disease, fluid adherence and provide small booklist for caring.
Assessment of Nurse-Midwife's Knowledge and Performance Regarding Immediate Newborn Care in Delivery Rooms at Maternity Hospitals in Baghdad City
Authors: Wafaa Adnan Hussein  , Iqbal Majeed Abbas
Published: June 2023

Objectives: To assess nurses-midwives knowledge and performance regarding immediate newborn care in delivery rooms, and to identify the relationship between nurses-midwives knowledge and performance and their socio-demographic and professional variables regarding immediate newborn care.

 

 

 

Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted from 1st of October, 2019 to 20TH of October, 2020 at three maternity teaching hospitals in Baghdad city/Al-Russafa Health Directorate: Al-Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital, Fatema Al- Zahra Maternity and Pediatric Hospital, Al- Za'faraniyah General Hospital. Non-probability (purposive sample) included to collect the data from (40) participant (nurses-midwives) that considered as study sample.

Results: The results of study indicated that the assessment of nurses– midwives' knowledge and performance as follows: moderate level of knowledge at mean of scores (1.63), and unacceptable level of performance at mean of scores (1.59) regarding immediate newborn care in delivery room. Socio- demographic and professional variable were no significant effect on nurses-midwives knowledge and performance.

Conclusions: The study concluded that should be improving nurses- midwives knowledge and their performance, and this will help to reduce the unacceptable performance of newborn care which enabling nurse-midwife to provide perfect newborn care immediately after delivery.

Recommendation: The study recommended that all nurses- midwives' in labor rooms should increase their knowledge, and can train how to provide immediate newborn care through courses provided by The Ministry of Health, and can make policies that immediate newborn care within their strategies.
In Silico Studies of Drug Discovery and Design Against COVID-19 Focusing on ACE2 and Spike Protein Virus Receptors: A Systematic Review
Authors: claus Matheus , Putra Masteria , Yanuar Arry
Published: June 2023

The emergence of COVID-19 has prompted researchers worldwide to focus on developing drugs that specifically target ACE2 receptors and SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein receptors. They have embraced an in-silico approach that employs virtual screening, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics to achieve this. This innovative method harnesses existing chemical and natural product databases to identify the most suitable ACE2 receptor blockers and SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein inhibitors. By following the PRISMA statement guidelines, a thorough literature search yielded 21 relevant articles, forming the basis of this systematic review. The review provides a comprehensive summary and detailed description of the methodologies, protocols, software tools, and noteworthy drug candidates identified in these studies. Additionally, it sheds light on the crucial molecular interactions by presenting an overview of the interacting residues elucidated in the reviewed articles, offering valuable insights for effective therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, the review presents thought-provoking suggestions for future research directions, aiming to inspire and guide advancements in drug development efforts.
Estudos baseados na prática para uma aprendizagem baseada em competências
Authors: Farias Victor Cecchini de , Rocha Camilla Rodrigues Netto da Costa , Mola Iara Cristina de Fátima , Motta Rodrigo Guimarães
Published: June 2023

Diante da lacuna existente no ensino formal quanto à dissonância entre a aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento de competências, investigou-se como o método caso de ensino corrobora com os estudos baseados na prática, colocando a prática como prioritária para a compreensão da aprendizagem e do desenvolvimento de competências dos alunos. O estudo demonstra a contribuição do método Caso de Ensino Inspiracional para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem de acordo com quatro categorias: aprendizagem prática; teorias subordinadas à prática; desafio interessante e engajamento. Os resultados indicam que o caso de ensino permite articular as quatro categorias e que esta articulação contribui para uma aprendizagem baseada em competências.
System, Report Sensitivity and Data Quality of the Injury Surveillance System, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
Authors: Phanawadee Manita , Jiraphongsa Chuleeporn
Published: June 2023

Since 1993 when an injury surveillance system was established in Thailand, the central Ratchaburi Province has been consistently ranked high for traffic injuries. This study aimed to describe the operation and usefulness of the injury surveillance system at Ratchaburi Provincial Hospital, and assess the sensitivity and quality of the surveillance data. The study was carried out among the injured people who visited the emergency room and/or were admitted to Ratchaburi Hospital in 2011, including those who died upon or before arrival at the hospital. Data were collected from log books, the hospital database and interviews with key informants. The sensitivity of reports in the system revealed as 93.2% for injured patients, 71.3% for deaths upon arrival, and 67.7% for deaths before arrival. Of 33 variables assessed for data accuracy, 24 (72.2%) did not pass the standard of 90%, including age, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blunt/penetrating injury, diagnosis, region of injury, and severity of injury. The data were used for planning purposes and to conduct a trauma audit conference. In summary, the injury surveillance system at Ratchaburi Hospital was deemed to have a high sensitivity for detecting injured patients, yet low sensitivity for those dying before being assessed. To improve the sensitivity of reporting dead cases and quality of data, the hospital was recommended to provide annual trainings for personnel working for the surveillance system.
Evaluation of the Indonesian Animal Brucellosis Surveillance System in 2016 using the Outild’analyse des systèmes de surveillance (OASIS) Method
Authors: Nugroho Dhony Kartika , Syibli Muhammad , Schoonman Luuk , Pfeiffer Dirk , Chanachai Karoon , Punyapornwithaya Veerasak
Published: June 2023

Surveillance system evaluation is essential for the system improvement. The Indonesia government is conducting the animal brucellosis surveillance to determine herd prevalence and detect infected animals in the herd. This study was conducted to evaluate this brucellosis surveillance system using the Outild’analyse des systèmes de surveillance (OASIS) tool. The questionnaire, developed based on the OASIS tool, was sent to officers in charge of the surveillance system at national, regional and local levels. After collection of information, a consensus panel meeting was conducted to validate and summarize the responses. The OASIS tool assessed the level of satisfaction, critical points and attributes of the surveillance system. There were 37 respondents, including 27 provincial, eight regional and two national officers. The respondents were most satisfied with the information dissemination component of the system. They were also satisfied with the utility of the system, laboratory capacity, surveillance tool, data analysis and communication. In contrast, attention was needed for field institutional organization, surveillance procedures and evaluation, sampling points, and representativeness. Corrective actions can be taken and prioritized based on the evaluation findings, focusing at specific elements which did not meet the officers’ expectation.
Surveillance of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis (2015-2017): Epidemiology and Circulating Rotavirus Genotypes in Pre-rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Period in Myanmar
Authors: Myat Theingi Win , Thu Hlaing Myat , Lin Htin , Hom Nang Sarm , Khine Win Kay , Kham Myat Mo Zar , Shwe Thin Thin , Mar Win , Kyaw Thida , Aye Khin Sandar , Thu Hla Myo , Oo Khin Khin , Aung Khaing Moe , Htun Moh Moh , Kyaw Ye Myint , Thant Kyaw Zin
Published: June 2023

A hospital-based prospective active surveillance for rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE) was conducted among hospitalised acute gastroenteritis (AGE) patients to identify the infecting rotavirus strains and to provide epidemiological information on RVGE in Myanmar. Stool samples were collected from children less than 5 years old admitted to Yangon Children’s Hospital (YCH) for AGE during January 2015 to September 2017. Collected stool samples were screened for rotavirus antigen by ELISA and genotyped by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Overall, 48.8% (1,167/2,393) of samples were ELISA positive for rotavirus and the most affected were children aged 6-23 months, 81.9% (956/1,167). RVGE occurred in a seasonal cycle with peak detection in the cold and dry months (November to February). As compared with non-RVGE, RVGE cases had significant higher percentage of vomiting (84.5% versus 73.0%; P<0.05), fever (80.1% versus 71.8%; P<0.05) and severe clinical scoring (79.4% versus 67.5%; P<0.05). Genotyping revealed that G9P[8] was predominant in the year 2015 (53.3%) and 2016 (30.9%), but it was replaced in 2017  by G3P[8] (58.2%). Information from this surveillance not only highlights facts for consideration of rotavirus vaccine introduction plan in pre-vaccination era, but also provides vital baseline data for post-vaccination monitoring of vaccine impact and effectiveness.
Social Support and Emotional Intelligence of Thai HIV-Affected Adolescents and Their Stress and Alcohol Use
Authors: Thammawijaya Panithee , Lee Sung-Jae , Li Li , Detels Roger
Published: June 2023

There are many concerns about mental and behavioral problems of adolescents having HIV-infected parents (or “HIV-affected adolescents”). This study identifies associations of perceived social support and emotional intelligence of HIV-affected adolescents aged 12-17 years in Thailand with their stress and alcohol use. This study used follow-up data from 173 Thai HIV-affected adolescents and their parents at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to develop indicators of adolescents’ perceived social support. Bivariate correlation and multilevel model analyses were used to examine predictors of adolescents’ stress and alcohol use. While the males reported having a higher number of close friends, greater frequency of calling friends and more social activities than the females, they have less frequency of friend visiting activities. HIV-affected adolescents having higher emotional intelligence reported lower level of stress and less alcohol drinking in the past 30 days. Higher frequency of having alcohol drinking was positively associated with larger friend network and more social activities. Based on the findings, intervention to reduce stress and alcohol drinking among the adolescents needs to address how to improve emotional intelligence and constructive friend and social activities.
Factors Associated with Disability and Mortality among Necrotizing Fasciitis Patients in Thailand, 2018
Authors: Praekunatham Hirunwut , Tantirat Panupong
Published: June 2023

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a serious skin and soft tissue infection that can lead to disabilities and mortalities. A study was carried out to describe demographic characteristics of NF patients, and determine factors associated with disability and mortality. Information on all patients who were diagnosed as NF from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2018 were extracted from the databases of Health Data Center in Thailand. Univariate and multivariate analyses using logistic regression were performed to determine the associated factors. In 2018, of total 19,071 NF cases, 6.3% died. Median age was 59.7 years old (Q1-Q3 = 49.1-69.5 years). Most of the cases developed NF at ankle and foot (43.0%), followed by lower leg (28.2%). The amputation rate among the cases was 8.2%. Multivariable analysis showed the significant risk factor for amputation as having diabetes mellitus (adjusted OR 6.81, 95% CI 5.97-7.77). Risk factors for mortality included being elderly (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.56-2.11), and having hypertension (OR 1.17, 95% CI 1.00-1.36), cirrhosis (OR 4.26, 95% CI 3.42-5.28) or cancer (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.33-2.59). Morbidity and mortality among NF patients were significant in Thailand. Health workers should be trained for early diagnosis and intensive treatment for NF, especially among elderly and patients with chronic diseases in order to prevent the subsequent complications.
Enhancing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Surveillance System through Information Technology, Thailand, 2020
Authors: Wongsanuphat Suphanat , Sangwanloy Siriwat , Sopha Prajak , Buangsuang Woraphong , Denduang Sataphat , Thongplean Aekachat , Payungkiatbawon Voravit , Laosiritaworn Yongjua , Iamsirithaworn Sopon , Thammawijaya Panithee
Published: June 2023

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was designated as a dangerous communicable disease by law in Thailand. However, existing surveillance systems was not timely and accurate. Therefore, we conducted an innovation development research to improve the system. The research comprises two objectives; (i) to describe the existing surveillance system and its challenges, and (ii) to enhance surveillance system through the improvement of information technology. All related stakeholders, from the Department of Disease Control to hospitals, were engaged and communicated to identify the challenges of the surveillance system. Several challenges were reported, for instance, lack of timeliness, overload of verification, inaccessibility of data feedback, and difficulty of cluster identification. To overcome these challenges, five additional features were developed, tested, and implemented. These five features included auto-verification, laboratory reporting, data exporting, data visualization, and integration with the existing event-based surveillance. The system was tested by developers and users and implemented nationwide. The activities were made possible by several communication routes including chat, email, and teleconference. Early engagement of stakeholders, understanding of existing surveillance systems, and utilizing information technologies to solve challenges are substantially crucial. Our study provides a new opportunity for the improvement of the surveillance system during the period of travel restriction in many countries.
An Evaluation of the Enhanced Information System for COVID-19 Surveillance in Thailand, 2020: A Pre-Post Intervention Comparison
Authors: Wongsanuphat Suphanat , Jitpeera Charuttaporn , Iamsirithaworn Sopon , Laosiritaworn Yongjua , Thammawijaya Panithee
Published: June 2023

With information technology, a traditional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) surveillance system was improved with five additional features including auto-verification system, laboratory reporting system, confirmed case notification system, data feedback loops, and integrated event-based surveillance system. We conducted a surveillance evaluation to compare quantitative and qualitative attributes before and after the improvement. Qualitative and quantitative studies were conducted to measure the effectiveness of enhancing the information system according to the US-CDC framework. Qualitative attributes consisting of simplicity, acceptability, accessibility, flexibility, and stability, and quantitative attributes consisting of timeliness and completeness were investigated and compared between pre-enhanced and post-enhanced information system using the chi-square test. During January to April, there were 74,565 patients under investigation reported to the surveillance system. We interviewed a total of 16 health personnel. After the improvement, we observed statistically significant increases of completeness and timeliness from 55 to 66 and 75 to 96 percent, respectively. Almost all stakeholders (15/16) reported that the system was improved significantly. All qualitative attribute scores were increased including acceptability from 57 to 73, simplicity from 43 to 77, stability from 47 to 80, flexibility from 57 to 73, and usefulness from 50 to 80. In summary, all the qualitative and quantitative attributes were improved significantly (p-value<0.01 for the chi-square test). Enhanced information system with careful understanding of the existing workflow and stakeholders could improve performance of the surveillance system in both qualitative and quantitative attributes. Surveillance evaluation process could be used to assess the improvement, gather feedback, and identify the gaps.
Malaria Pre-elimination Assessment in Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Hutagalung Jontari , Kusnanto H , Supargiyono  , Hamim SA , Satyagraha AW , Novijanti R , Triwibowo AG , Prihatin MT , Purwono  , Ida D , Bai A , Bansai I , Kikhao S , Hananta L
Published: June 2023

About 4.8 million Indonesians were infected with malaria in 2013 while the infections were mostly in Eastern Indonesia. Indonesia Ministry of Health announced that malaria pre-elimination stage should be reached by 2015-2020 and free of malaria transmission by 2030 in Eastern Indonesia. Although detailed maps of epidemiological distribution, prevalence and risk factors for malaria were needed, there was limited access to routine surveillance data such as annual parasitic incidence and surveillance report. Hence, this study aimed to assess the epidemiological situation of this area. Total 555 people who aged 14 years and above, and lived in one of five districts in Eastern Indonesia were enrolled in this study. About 32.6% (181/555) were tested positive for malaria by nested polymerase chain reaction, with Plasmodium vivax as the dominant species. Not using bed nets was the most significant risk factors. Spatial analysis indicated three distinguished clusters (180, 229 and 88 cases). Hence, malaria pre-elimination program in Eastern Indonesia should be postponed as the situation did not meet the criteria yet. Routine treatment to stop silent transmission, scaling up control measures and improving laboratory surveillance were needed before pre-elimination.
Census versus Capture-recapture Method to Estimate Dog Population in Lumlukka District, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, 2010
Authors: Wongphruksasoong Vilaiporn , Santayakorn Sanisa , Sitthi Watee , Ardkham Bunjong , Pisek Supathida , Srisai Prakit , Chumkasian Prawit , Prarakamawongsai Tippawon , MD Salman , Lekjareonsuk Chalermpol , Siriarayaporn Potjaman
Published: June 2023

Although reliable data for dog population is essential for designing an effective strategy for rabies vaccination, it is difficult to precisely estimate the dog population, especially the stray dogs. This study estimated the dog population by census and capture-recapture method (CR), characterized dog population, described practicality and feasibility, and estimated the rabies vaccination coverage. Ten urban and rural areas in Lumlukka District, Pathum Thani Province were randomly selected. Results showed that stray dog population from census was lower than CR estimates in both urban and rural areas. The census showed that the majority of dogs were confined owned dogs in the urban area (70%) and unconfined owned dogs in the rural area (96%). The stray dog population from census was 8.0% in the urban and 4.4% in the rural areas. Rabies vaccination coverage among dogs in the urban was 84% and in the rural was 65%. Although CR method used less time and people than census, it was more complicated. The census method might underestimate the number of stray dogs while the CR failed to include the confined owned dogs. Therefore, the census method could be a preferable method to collect data of owned dogs and CR could provide a better estimate of stray dog population. Both methods could be used to monitor the rabies control program and plan for effective strategy to eradicate rabies in Thailand.
Epidemiological Investigation of Visceral Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania martiniquensis in a Non-endemic Area of Thailand
Authors: Thanakitjaroenku Jessada , Sitthi Wathee , Chiewchanvit Siri , Te-chaniyom Thanidtha , Taweewigyakarn Pantila , Tiwananthagorn Saruda , Jariyapan Narissara , Leelayoova Saovanee , Kob-asa Teerayot , Pittayawonganon Chakrarat
Published: June 2023

On 5 Sep 2013, a patient suspected to have leishmaniasis from Lamphun, a northern province of Thailand, was reported to the Bureau of Epidemiology. An investigation was carried out to identify reservoirs and vectors. Active case finding was carried out among those who lived within 200-meter radius from the patient’s residence. Blood samples were collected from humans, domestic mammals and rodents, and adult sandfly trapping was conducted by light traps. The patient was a 38-year-old man infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who had worked as a lumberjack and a woodcraftsman. In addition to many kinetoplasts in the bone marrow and amastigote form of Leishmania, Leishmania martiniquensis was identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A total of 12 suspected cases out of 123 surveyed villagers were identified. However, all human specimens were tested negative by direct agglutination test and PCR. Female Sergentomyia sandflies were found. Deltamethrin fogging was done to control the vectors. Visceral leishmaniasis was confirmed in an HIV positive male from northern Thailand. Awareness of leishmaniasis among immunocompromised people should be raised for timely appropriate medical attention and specific vector control for sandflies in the area should be implemented.
Malaria Surveillance at Thai-Myanmar Border, Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand, July 2013
Authors: Soe Than Naing , Yeesoonsang Seesai , Jirapongsa Chuleeporn , Nguyen Ha Ai Phan , Thammapalo Suwit , Tao Shen , Phanawadee Manita , Srethapranai Vanlaya , Naung Sithu Ye
Published: June 2023

Malaria epidemic along Thai-Myanmar border is still an ongoing occurrence. We explored malaria surveillance systems in Mae Sot District in order to improve the detection and response efforts in the region. The main objective was to study effectiveness of the malaria surveillance systems at Thai-Myanmar border. Data were collected by reviewing medical records, interviewing personnel at operation levels and observing the surveillance sites. The reporting system under Bureau of Epidemiology (BOE) was hospital-based, with 76% coverage, 100% positive predictive value and 100% timeliness. It was acceptable and stable, yet less flexible. The reporting system of Bureau of Vector Borne Disease (BVBD), existed from the village level, was used to obtain information for malaria prevention and control. The reports were sent via online malaria database system. Its sustainability could be affected by withdrawal of the Global Fund. Information of both systems was closely linked at the hospital (district) level. At border areas, health personnel regularly shared information through buddy health volunteers from both countries. Collaboration between epidemiology and information technology units should be strengthened in BOE and the reporting forms should be simplified by BVBD. The central Thai government should consider how to sustain the malaria surveillance and response system in the long run.
Pengembangan Butir Soal Matematika Berdasarkan Standar Hots Pada Materi Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel
Authors: Rodiah Dina , U. S Supardi
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMA Negeri 1 Luragung dengan jumlah subjek sebanyak 34 siswa yang diambil dari kelas X IPA 2 bertujuan untuk mengembangkan butir soal matematika berdasarkan standar HOTS pada pokok bahasan SPLDV. Butir soal yang dikembangkan untuk mengukur keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Research and Developmen (RnD) model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Developmen, Implementasi and Evaluasi). Analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis kinerja dan analisis kebutuhan. Instrumen yang diperlukan berupa kisi-kisi soal, kartu soal, lembar soal dan telaah soal. Validasi instrument menggunakan validasi ahli. Penelitian ini menghasilkan 5 butir soal uraian. Berdasarkan hasil yang di dapatkan, bahwa butir soal tanpa melakukan perbaikan berjumlah 4 soal yang telah valid 100% secara materi, kontruksi dan bahasa. Butir soal yang perlu perbaikan berjumlah 1 butir soal setelah tahap validasi ahli, karena pada soal tersebut belum ada stimulus (gambar, grafik, diagram dan lain-lain) yang akan membuat siswa berpikir kritis dan kreatif, sehingga peneliti melakukan perbaikan pada butir soal tersebut. Soal yang dibuat guru tidak membangun siswa memiliki keteramplan berpikir tingkat tinggi dan dilihat dari hasil evaluasi belajar, siswa memiliki nilai rata-rata cukup baik, sedangkan pada penerapan hasil pengembangan butir soal yang dilakukan oleh peneliti ternyata siswa memiliki nilai rata-rata kurang baik. Dengan demikian pengembangan butir soal yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini memiliki hasil yang akurat dengan diterapkannya di sekolah tersebut.
Pore-scale modelling of CO2 sequestration
Authors: Kumar Pradeep
Published: June 2023

Geological sequestration of CO2 in porous sedimentary medium filled with saline water requires a clear view of the gas behavior as a function of topology of the hosting pores, linked to capillary phenomena. The sedimentary medium is modeled as a random packing of equal spheres giving rise to 3D network of pore bodies and throats. The injected CO2 pushes the water from pores of the reservoir. The scenario is simulated by the increase of the curvature of the liquid/CO2 interface. Eventually a critical state is reached where the liquid is drained from pores. When the liquid counteracts this first drainage step (imbibition), there is a progressive decrease of the interfaces curvature until they merge together, eliminating the CO2 from pores. This pore-scale investigation of the mechanisms possibly occurring after a gas injection is studied.
Relationship-counselling Recommendations for Partnerships Involving Autistic Adults: A Scoping Review
Authors: Stafford Andrea
Published: June 2023

Romantic relationships involving neurodivergent (ND) adults, in particular a subset where at least one partner in the relationship is autistic, present unique dynamics and challenges regarding partnership communication, emotional connection, intimacy, and engagement. To cater for such relationships, adjustments to relationship therapy may be needed. This scoping review aimed to investigate what is known about relationship-counselling approaches for couples in which an autistic profile has been identified, either through diagnosis or self-identification. A lack of empirical research exploring specific relationship-counselling therapies for ND couples was found; moreover, only two of the nine studies reviewed had qualitatively investigated a specific approach. All studies reached consensus on the need for greater therapist familiarity with autism when working with ND couples. Other common recommendations were to avoid viewing autism as a deficit, to approach ND relationships with a cultural lens to facilitate mutual understanding, and to ensure social support for the neurotypical partner of the relationship. Overall, this review found a need for greater empirical research in ND relationship counselling, including follow-up research to test recommendations.
Interest, Enablement, Joy, and Meaning: Listening for What’s Life Enhancing About Sharing Our Stories Through Art
Authors: van Laar Carla
Published: June 2023

This article presents some of the key findings of the author’s doctoral art-based research Seeing Her Stories: An Art-Based Inquiry (van Laar, 2020b), in which she worked with a group of women participants to investigate what can happen when we share our stories through art. In particular, she focuses on how listening deeply to participants revealed the ways in which sharing our stories through art was life enhancing and why this is important in the current changing context of Australia’s mental health service system.
Uradalmi tömlöcügy Magyarországon
Authors: Mezey Barna
Published: June 2023

Az úriszék a 18-19. század Magyarországának a köznép számára sokáig egyetlen bírói fóruma, melynek vérhatalommal rendelkező székei kötelezően üzemeltették tömlöceiket. A kor általános jelensége a börtönbüntetés térnyerése, melyet az eredetileg befogottak őrzésére, vallatására létesített uradalmi tömlöcökben hajtottak végre. Ennek a folyamatnak fontosabb jellemzőit foglalja össze a tanulmány.
Gnoti se auton! - Ismerd meg önmagad! – A közvetlen lakossági értékesítésre szánt genetikai tesztek egyes etikai és jogi kérdései
Authors: Nogel Mónika
Published: June 2023

A tudás hatalom. Érthető az igény, hogy az ember önmagáról is szeretné a lehető legtöbbet tudni. A tudomány mára oda jutott, hogy viszonylag gyorsan és olcsón hozzájuthatunk a származásunkra, vérségi kapcsolatainkra, egyes betegségekre utaló hajlamainkra vonatkozó információkhoz. Bár a lakossági genetikai tesztek bővítették az egyéni választási és ellenőrzési lehetőségek körét a genetikai adataik megismerése és kezelése tekintetében, a genetikai tesztek típusától függően sokan kétségbe vonják egyes tesztek hasznosságát, és egyre többen hangsúlyozzák azok kockázatait. Jelen tanulmány a közvetlen lakossági értékesítésre szánt genetikai tesztek egyes etikai és jogi aspektusait vizsgálja.
Az adatvédelmi incidensről tíz oldalban
Authors: Wellmann Barna Bence
Published: June 2023

Amennyiben az adatkezelőre irányadó adatbiztonsági elvárások olyan sérüléséről van szó, amely a továbbított, tárolt vagy más módon kezelt személyes adatok véletlen vagy jogellenes megsemmisítését, elvesztését, megváltoztatását, jogosulatlan közlését vagy az azokhoz való jogosulatlan hozzáférést eredményezi, úgynevezett adatvédelmi incidensről beszélünk. Az adatvédelmi incidens megfelelő és kellő idejű intézkedés hiányában fizikai, vagyoni vagy nem vagyoni károkat okozhat a természetes személyeknek, többek között a személyes adataik feletti rendelkezés elvesztését vagy a jogaik korlátozását, a hátrányos megkülönböztetést, a személyazonosság-lopást vagy a személyazonossággal való visszaélést, a pénzügyi veszteséget, az álnevesítés engedély nélküli feloldását, a jó hírnév sérelmét, a szakmai titoktartási kötelezettség által védett személyes adatok bizalmas jellegének sérülését, illetve a szóban forgó természetes személyeket sújtó egyéb jelentős gazdasági vagy szociális hátrányt. Vagyis az ilyen helyzetek megelőzése, elhárítása és megfelelő kezelése kulcsfontosságú. Jelen tanulmány célja az adatvédelmi incidensekhez kapcsolódó szabályanyag rövid és összefoglaló jellegű bemutatása.
Khảo sát đặc điểm hình thái của một số thể quả nấm Linh chi thương mại tại Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh
Authors: Lý Hồng Hương Hạ Lý Hồng Hương Hạ , Võ Thị Bích Ngọc Võ Thị Bích Ngọc , Hoàng Giang Lam Hồng Hoàng Giang Lam Hồng , Nguyễn Trần Thảo Tiên Nguyễn Trần Thảo Tiên , Nguyễn Thị Hồng Hạnh Nguyễn Thị Hồng Hạnh
Published: June 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Thể quả nấm Linh chi hiện đang được người dân Việt Nam sử dụng khá phổ biến để tốt cho sức khỏe và hỗ trợ điều trị bệnh. Đề tài này của chúng tôi hy vọng sẽ góp phần vào việc phân định rõ chủng loại nấm Linh chi, từ đó góp phần trong kiểm soát chất lượng và hiệu quả sử dụng nấm Linh chi làm thuốc. Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Khảo sát đặc điểm hình thái và cấu trúc, xác định tên khoa học, nêu những đặc điểm giúp nhận diện một thể quả nấm Linh chi (G. lucidum (W. Curt.: Fr.) Karst.). Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Mẫu Linh chi được thu mua tại một số cửa hàng trên đường Hải Thượng Lãn Ông, Quận 5, TP.HCM. Mô tả đặc điểm hình thái bên ngoài, quan sát dưới kính hiển vi quang học, quan sát bằng kính hiển vi điện tử quét (SEM: Scanning Electron Microscope). Kết quả: Hai trong ba mẫu thể quả nấm có tên gọi Linh chi hiện đang được bán ở một số cửa hàng dược liệu trong Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh được xác định là Ganoderma lucidum (W. Curt.: Fr.) Karst.. Khảo sát cũng ghi nhận một loài khác trong tổ hợp Ganoderma (Ganoderma complex) là G. sinensis Zhao, Xu et Zhang. Đề tài nêu được một số điểm khác biệt giữa hai loài này về đặc điểm mũ nấm và bào tử đảm. Kết luận: Đặc điểm hình thái bên ngoài và cấu trúc bên trong của thể quả nấm Linh chi được dùng làm thuốc (Ganoderma lucidum) phù hợp với những mô tả trong các tài liệu.