bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structured Teaching Programme and Its Relevance in Preventing Recurrent Urinary Infection in Perimenopausal Women: A Community-based Study
Authors: Thulasi P. , Jamadarakhani Siddappa , Rajani KR , Sujatha M.
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common acquired bacterial infections in individuals producing an array of symptoms, complications and recurrence. Perimenopausal women are particularly vulnerable to UTI due to specific anatomical and physiological changes occurring during this transition period. Recurrent UTI (RUTI) can be prevented to a great extent by adopting non-antibacterial measures including lifestyle modifications.

Aim of the Study:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge regarding the prevention of UTI in the target community and the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on lifestyle modification to prevent RUTI and to find out the association between the post-test scores with selected demographic variables.

Methodology:

The study was conducted at selected hospitals in Bengaluru involving 60 perimenopausal women with RUTI. A structured knowledge questionnaire comprising three parts was developed to conduct the data collection. The data were collected and the results were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results:

Only 18% of patients in the perimenopausal group had knowledge on urinary system and its function, 8.45% had knowledge on UTI and 7.45% had knowledge on preventive measures of UTI. Eighty per cent of patients had inadequate knowledge on the urinary system, UTI and preventive measures, while 16.67% had moderate knowledge and only a meagre 3.34% had overall adequate knowledge on the questionnaire. Using a structured teaching programme, 71.75% of patients attained knowledge on urinary system and its function, 43.2% attained knowledge on UTI and 62.3% attained knowledge on preventive measures of UTI. The improvement levels in knowledge by the structured teaching programme were maximum in the age group over 46 years and educated (undergraduate and graduate) groups compared to the younger aged and those who had only basic education.

Conclusions:

By adopting a structured teaching programme to improve the knowledge, we could significantly reduce the incidence of RUTI in perimenopausal women.
Predictive Accuracy of Alvarado and Tzanakis Scores in Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Wasim K. Anjum , Kaushal Anshuman
Published: February 2024

Background:

Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency worldwide. Diagnosing acute appendicitis can be done with the help of various scores, out of which Alvardo and Tzanakis scores is commonly used.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the predictive accuracy of Alvardo and Tzanakis scores in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Materials and Methods:

It was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted over a period of 12 months from January 2021 to January 2022 on all the patients above 10 years admitted to general surgery departments with clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis who underwent emergency appendectomy after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results:

The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and area under the curve (AUC) of Alvarado scores were 59.6%, 100%, 100%, 18.75% and 0.874, respectively, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and AUC of Tzanakis score was 87.71%, 66.66%, 98%, 22% and 0.860, respectively.

Conclusion:

Alvarado score is found to have better diagnostic accuracy than the Tzanakis score.
All about the New Timeline in Organ Transplantation
Authors: Thulasi P. , Upendran Binu , Albert Shyama
Published: February 2024

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (THOT) Act was enacted in 1994 by the Parliament of India to provide regulation of removal, storage and THOT for therapeutic purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs and tissues. Under Section 9 of the 1994 Act, there is a mandate for the formation of Authorisation Committee, whose primary responsibility is to oversee and approve organ transplant procedures involving donors and recipients who are not near relatives. Although this approval is crucial and plays a critical role in the transplantation process to prevent illegal practices, the timeframe within which the Authorisation Committee should conduct interviews and make decisions is not prescribed in the Act. This has been causing significant delays in the transplant process and there have even been some cases where the recipients have in fact passed away, awaiting the decision of the Authorisation Committee. The Honourable High Court of Delhi has recently made a significant judgement and fixed the timeline for living donor organ transplantation on considering the petition filed by a patient and his donor for an order directing the Authorisation Committee to grant approval for kidney transplantation. This literature covers the analysis of the aforesaid judgement, an overview of the THO Act 1994 and the THO Rules 2014, the new timelines to be followed in the transplantation of organs and its implications.
A Comparative Study on Post-operative Outcomes of Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy versus Milligan–Morgan Haemorrhoidectomy in Patients above 60 Years
Authors: Anitha Lekshmi , Nair C. S. Krishnan , Edwin John Sajit
Published: February 2024

Background:

Haemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common benign anorectal pathologies worldwide. Plethora of treatment options available for haemorrhoids. Stapled haemorrhoidopexy and Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy were commonly done surgeries.

Aim:

we compared the short-term post-operative outcomes of stapled haemorrhoidopexy with Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy in patients aged above 60 years.

Materials and Methods:

It was a prospective, observational, comparative study from August 2020 to May 2022 on 100 patients above 60 years admitted to the general surgery departments with a diagnosis of third- and fourth-degree haemorrhoids and underwent stapled haemorrhoidopexy and Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy were included in the study after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results:

In stapled haemorrhoidopexy, mild pain is experienced in 44 (88%) patients and moderate pain in only 6 (12%) patients compared to 38 (76%) patients in Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy experience mild pain and 12 patients (24%) had moderate pain in 1st post-operative day. Anal incontinence is present in 12 (24%) patients of Milligan–Morgan surgical candidates and 3 (6%) patients of stapled haemorrhoidectomy patients on 1st post-operative day. First post-operative day 11 patients (22%) of Milligan–Morgan surgery developed urinary retention, whereas 6 patients (12%) of stapled surgery showed urinary retention. Forty-five (90%) patients resumed to normal activities within 1 week following Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy. Forty-six (92%) patients resumed to normal activities within 1 week following stapled haemorrhoidopexy. The average operating time for stapled haemorrhoidopexy was 33.0 min and Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy was 45.6 min. Thirty-nine (78%) patients were discharged 2 days after Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy and 3 (6%) patients were discharged 2 days after stapled haemorrhiodopexy. Eleven (22%) patients were discharged 2 days after Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy and 47 (94%) patients were discharged 2 days after stapled haemorrhiodopexy.

Conclusion:

We found that stapled haemorrhoidopexy is a better alternative compared to Milligan–Morgan haemorrhoidectomy as it outweighs the latter in terms of short-term post-operative outcomes included in the study.
Role of Foam Sclerotherapy in the Management of Varicose Vein
Authors: Benny P. B. , Edward Alex Arthur
Published: February 2024

Background:

Attempts of minimally invasive obliteration of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) using sclerosants for the management of venous diseases slowly evolved. The efficacy of foam sclerotherapy (FST) is varied as per the different studies across the institutions. Whether it will be an equal alternative to surgery is a question that requires answering.

Aim:

To assess the role of FST in the management of varicose veins.

Materials and Methods:

It was a prospective, observational, comparative study conducted on 50 patients attended by outpatients and inpatients of the general surgery department for 18 months.

Results:

The mean age of patients enrolled was 47.04 and most of them were males. Duplex scanning confirmed 93% full success with 7% partial success. The complication rate was less which improved with constant guidance and expertise. Ninety-four percent of patients enrolled returned to work within 48 h. There was no need for analgesics for more than 95% of patients. Ninety percent of patients were asymptomatic after 1 month of follow-up which gradually improved.

Conclusion:

We recommend FST to be the first line of treatment for multiple small varicosities, isolated perforator and remnant varicosities.
An Unusual Case of Abdominal Wall Recurrence in a Case of Carcinoma Rectum Following Low Anterior Resection
Authors: Krishnamoorthy Ashwin , Muralee Madhu , Chandramohan K. , Wagh Mira
Published: February 2024

Port site metastasis (PSM) following laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers is a poorly understood phenomenon and the incidence is rare. This is a case report of a patient who had recurrence in the port site 4 years following a laparoscopic anterior resection. The incidence of PSM, although rare at present, is likely to increase in the following years due to the increase in the number of minimally invasive surgeries.
Comparison of causes and circumstances of intrauterine death in term and preterm pregnancies at a tertiary care center
Authors: Shankar Priya , Dmello Annie Jesline , Roopa A. K.
Published: February 2024

Background:

It is of extreme importance to identify the causes of fetal deaths, so that preventive strategies can be framed and more vigilant monitoring and prenatal surveillance can be undertaken.

Objective:

To determine the causes and circumstances of intrauterine death in term and preterm pregnancies and compare these causes.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study was undertaken. All the mothers underwent basic and targeted investigations as per the hospital protocol to identify the causes of intrauterine death (IUD). Basic investigations included complete hemogram, infective serology, and liver and renal function tests.

Results:

The stillbirth rate was 17.83%. It was comparable in males and females. Most cases were second gravida. Birth weight was significantly lower in preterm pregnancies compared to term pregnancies. Other characteristics were comparable. The most common risk factor was pregnancy-induced hypertension 49 cases (40.49%). The presence of pregnancy-induced hypertension was comparable in two groups. Unexplained IUD was significantly more in preterm pregnancy cases compared to the term pregnancy cases.

Conclusion:

The main causes of fetal mortality identified from this study include pregnancy-induced hypertension, severe anemia, abruptio placenta, and Rh isoimmunization.
Amblyogenic risk factors and validity of vision screening using spot-screener among kindergarten children in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: AlHarkan Dora H.
Published: February 2024

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the study was to present the outcomes of vision and amblyogenic risk factor (ARF) screening in kindergarten children in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.

METHODS:

In this cross-sectional study, an optometrist conducted first-level screening in a kindergarten using a spot screener (Welch Allyn) in 2023. Refractive status and ocular alignment were evaluated. The visual acuity of each eye was measured. Those who failed the first screening or had impaired vision were re-evaluated at the second level of screening by an optometrist and pediatric ophthalmologist. Those who failed the screening in Kindergarten were referred to a pediatric ophthalmology clinic for confirmation and management (third level of screening).

RESULTS:

We screened 222 children (mean age: 5.9 ± 0.4 years, 111 boys). A total of 59 (26.6%) children failed the spot vision screening test. A vision screening test by an optometrist identified 58 (26.1%) children with impaired vision. Refractive errors (REs) for children who failed the spot screener included hyperopia in 4 (6.7%) children, high myopia (>6.00 D) in 2 (3.4%) children, and astigmatism in 53 (89.83%) children. Compared to the evaluation by optometrists and pediatric ophthalmologists at KGs, spot screening had 0.845 sensitivity and 0.939 specificity. Validity parameters differed for RE, vision impairment, amblyopia, and strabismus. Seventy-one (31.98%) children were referred for third-level screening, but only 32 (44.4%) children attended, and among them, the prevalence of amblyopia was 25%.

CONCLUSION:

The high prevalence of amblyopia and undetected ARFs necessitate establishing annual vision screening among 3- to 5-year-old children in the study area.
Lograr la eficacia en la ejecución de proyectos de inversión
Authors: Soto Arévalo Rafael , Dextre Palacios Nora Manuela , Espinoza Dextre David Nicolás , Horna Rodríguez Richard Foster , Panduro Torres Ruth Esmeralda
Published: February 2024

El presente libro muestra los pasos o procedimientos que se deben seguir para llevar a cabo proyectos de inversión de manera efectiva en un marco sólido y basado en la práctica de la administración pública. La obra tiene como objetivo mejorar las áreas de presupuesto, tesorería, almacenamiento y obras con el fin de proporcionar acciones que permitan alcanzar niveles de eficiencia dentro de los límites establecidos por el gobierno central. Al hacerlo, se busca aumentar los recursos transferidos por las metas alcanzadas, sustentado en teorías administrativas modernas. Finalmente, la ejecución de los proyectos requiere todo el conocimiento de los gestores. En esta literatura encontrará la metodología a través de la gestión administrativa que se diseñó y sistematizó para ser viable, factible, aplicable, sostenible y pertinente.
La selección de personal. Una herramienta necesaria para mejorar el rendimiento docente
Authors: Espinoza Dextre David Nicolás , Dextre Palacios Nora Manuela , Díaz Saavedra Robin Alexander , García Hidalgo Kerri Lewis , Horna Rodríguez Richard Foster , Panduro Torres Ruth Esmeralda , Soto Arévalo Rafael
Published: February 2024

Este estudio buscó establecer un modelo de gestión de selección de personal para mejorar el desempeño docente en la facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la UNSM-T. La investigación se realizó con la participación de 500 estudiantes y 50 docentes, y se concluyó que se necesita mejorar el proceso de planificación, selección y control de personal, ya que el desempeño docente es regular o deficiente. Se sugiere fortalecer las responsabilidades del docente con herramientas amigables, mejorando las interrelaciones personales y emocionales con los estudiantes. Un modelo de selección de personal ayudará a mejorar el desempeño docente en la facultad de Ciencias Económicas.
Potensi Wisata Edukasi Berbasis Experiential Learning dan Pemasarannya di Kampoeng Kids Kota Batu, Jawa Timur untuk Menjangkau Segmen Pasar Yang Diharapkan
Authors: Yuanita Yuanita
Published: February 2024

Tourism in Indonesia plays a crucial role as an economic sector with the potential for increasing foreign exchange earnings. Batu City, known as a tourist destination, offers various business opportunities related to tourism. Kampoeng Kidz, an educational land in Batu, holds potential as a sustainable tourism destination with its nature-based learning programs and scenic beauty. However, Kampoeng Kidz faces challenges in digital marketing, particularly during the pandemic, which resulted in a decline in visitor numbers. This research aims to develop a digital marketing strategy, with a focus on social media, to enhance visibility and visits to Kampoeng Kidz. In the context of Law No. 10 of 2009 on Tourism, this study highlights the role of tourism in economic development and provides a rationale for the urgency of digital marketing development. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with the Branding Gelder theory approach. This approach allows for the reduction of irrelevant information, selecting only interesting, important, and useful information (Sugiyono, 2016). The study was conducted at Kampoeng Kidz using data collection techniques such as interviews, documentation, and observation. Data analysis involves data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Tourist visit data to attractions in Batu City in 2020 indicate that Kampoeng Kidz had a relatively low number of visitors compared to other tourist attractions. The focus on educational tourism and its pre-pandemic recognition provide the basis for this research. Kampoeng Kidz needs to strengthen its digital marketing, especially through social media, to reach a wider audience.
Pengembangan Desa Kebangsaan Patoman Melalui Festival Kebangsaan Dalam Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat
Authors: Miskawi  , Agus Mursidi  , Dhalia Soetopo  , Abdul Shomad  , Hervina Nurullita
Published: February 2024

Desa Kebangsaan bukan sekadar suatu desa yang di publikasikan sebagai desa wisata namun festival kebangsaan seagai pertunjukkan yang semata-mata mempunyai fungsi estetis, seperti yang terlihat dari ungkapan “seni untuk seni”, tetapi juga berkaitan dengan komunitas sosial yang berada di luar dunia seni. Dalam pengabdian ini, melalui disiplin ilmu antropologi pendidikan, dibahas penggunaan Desa Kebangsaan sebagai sarana untuk pengabdian masyarakat (abdimas) yang dilakukan pada tahun 2021–2022. Kegiatan abdimas ini melibatkan mahasiswa untuk bekerja sama dengan anggota masyarakat yang terlibat untuk kegiatan festival dengan tema Kebangsaan dan toleransi dan mederasi. Festival ini ini diharapkan mampu merefleksikan pemahaman serta interpretasi mereka atas permasalahan sosial dan budaya yang di titik beratkan dalam konsep kebangsaan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa keberagaman agama suku dan ras sebagai sarana abdimas mampu menyediakan wadah bagi mahasiswa untuk membentuk tanggung jawab dan mengasah kepekaan sosial mereka. Desa kebangsaan juga membantu mahasiswa belajar memahami permasalahan sosial yang ada dan mendokumentasikan pemahaman tersebut melalui proses festival kebangsaan. Hasil yang dicapai ialah pembentukan agensi budaya mahasiswa maupun anggota masyarakat yang terlibat.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Alat Peraga Dan Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Terhadap Ketuntasan Belajar Materi Pecahan
Authors: Mustika Yasi Ratna , Fita Lestari Riska , Mirza Rachmaniah
Published: February 2024

Implementasi metode pembelajaran yang menuntut siswa aktif dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar yaitu pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa (LKS) merupakan inovasi dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa (LKS) terhadap ketuntasan belajar siswa materi pecahan di kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Sempu. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif, metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode validasi alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa, metode observasi, tes, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Pengambilan responden dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling yaitu penentuan sampel secara acak. Responden pada penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas VIIB dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 35 siswa.

Hasil penelitian ini dapat dilihat dari hasil perolehan observasi dari keefektifan pembelajaran untuk skor rata-rata pengelolaan kelas dengan menggunakan alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa (LKS) pada materi pecahan dari 35 siswa mendapatkan kategori baik. Dengan data tes siswa yang memenuhi nilai KKM sebanyak 83% dan nilai yang tidak tuntas sebanyak 17%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat ketercapaian dari keefektifan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa (LKS) pada materi pecahan diatas 75%. Jadi pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa ini dikatakan efektif karena memenuhi kriteria keefektifan yang ditetapkan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di atas, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga dan lembar kerja siswa efektif terhadap ketuntasan belajar materi pecahan di kelas VIIB SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Sempu.
The Meta Analisis Pengembangan Instrumen Tes Keterampilan Proses Sains dalam Pembelajaran IPA
Authors: Syamsul Bahari
Published: February 2024

The 21st century education requires that it produces quality human resources. The government is trying to answer the challenges of 21st century education through the development of the 2013 curri-culum. In science learning, discussing process skills Improve students' science learning process can be understood by updating. Real conditions in schools show that teachers have difficulty in talking. One solution is to develop an assessment instrument in the form of a test instrument for skills in learning science. This study tries to analyze the value of validity, different power, level of difficulty, and reliability of the process skills test instrument. The research method used is me-ta-analysis. The sample used was 7 articles consisting of 2 national articles. The research instrument used was an observation sheet complete with coding. The different power value is 0.31 in the sufficient category. The difficulty level value is 0.51, in the medium category. The reliability value is 0.64 in the high category. Thus, the science process skills test instrument can be continued to the trial stage.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning Terhadap High Order Thinking Skill (Hots) Peserta Didik Di Kelas 4 SD Negeri Prajekan Kidul 2
Authors: Nur Azizatun Niza  , Heldie Bramantha  , Aenor Rofek
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini didasarkan dari berbagai permasalahan diantaranya: model pembelajaran yang kurang bervariasi tentang berfikir siswa yang sederhana dan faktor kelas yaitu dari kelas rendah ke kelas tinggi yang disebut kelas peralihan. Dimana kelas yang dipilih dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas 4, sehingga siswa memerlukan penyesuaian dalam tingkat berfikir. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodelogi kuantitatif dan jenis quasi eksperimental design. Baik pada kelas kontrol maupun kelas eksperimen, Random Sampling digunakan untuk memilih sampel penelitian. Eksplorasi ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan data mengenai dampak penerapan model pembelajaran project based learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi (HOTS) siswa pada pembelajaran IPA kelas 4 SD Negeri 2 Prajekan Kidul. Dengan rencana penelitian Posttes Only Control Group design penelitian ini diselesaikan. Berdasarkan hasil post test yang dilaksanakan peneliti pada kelas kontrol dengan model pembelajaran konvensional dan kelas eksperimen dengan model pembelajaran Project Based Learning menunjukkan jika pada kelas eksperimen mempunyai hasil yang lebih tinggi dari pada kelas kontrol. Uji hipotesis yang dilakukan dengan data yang homogen menghasilkan T hitung (3.14) > T tabel (2.06), yang dapat dinyatakan jika H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan model pembelajaran Project Based Learning terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Tingkat Tinggi siswa kelas 4 pada mata pelajaran IPA.
Dinamika Kenakalan Remaja Pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama AL AZHAR Gresik
Authors: Melisa  , Indari
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana dinamika kenakalan remaja dan apa saja faktor yang mempengaruhi munculnya kenakalan remaja pada siswa SMP AL AZHAR gresik. Informan dari penelitian ini dipilih secara purposive sampling.Jumlah dari informan adalah 4 orang yaitu 3 orang santri putra dan 1 orang pengurus pondok sebagai informan pendukung. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa dinamika kenakalan remaja pada siswa SMP Al Azahar muncul dalam empat aspek, yaitu: (a) orientasi, (b) emosi, (c) interaksi sosial, dan (d) aktivitas. Temuan yang menarik dari penelitian ini adalah dua faktor utama yang menyebabkan munculnya perilaku kenakalan remaja pada siswa SMP Al Azhar yaitu waktu dan pengawasan.
Asociación entre la aptitud física aeróbica y metabolismo glucolítico en futbolistas profesionales varones adultos (Association between aerobic fitness and glycolytic metabolism in adult male professional football players)
Authors: Hermosilla Palma Felipe , Merino Muñoz Pablo , Marilaf Hormazábal Manuel , Aguilar Salazar Patricio , Vergara Otárola Brian , Miarka Bianca , Aedo Muñoz Esteban , Pérez Contreras Jorge
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre la aptitud física aeróbica y el metabolismo glucolítico en jugadores profesionales varones adultos chilenos. Como objetivo secundario, examinar las diferencias entre posiciones de juego. Métodos: La muestra corresponde a 31 futbolistas profesionales adultos pertenecientes a un club de Primera B de Chile. Se determinó la aptitud aeróbica a través de la prueba Yo-Yo de resistencia intermitente nivel I. Se obtuvo una muestra de lactato posterior a su finalización, con el propósito de analizar la implicancia del metabolismo glucolítico. Se realizó la prueba de Pearson para identificar las asociaciones entre variables y la prueba ANOVA de un factor para analizar las diferencias entre posiciones de juego. Resultados: No existe relación entre la aptitud aeróbica y el metabolismo glucolítico (r=0.165 y p=0.375). Del mismo modo no se presentan diferencias entre posiciones para la aptitud aeróbica (p=0.64) y producción de lactato (p=0.75). Conclusión: El rendimiento en esfuerzos dependientes de oxígeno no se relaciona con la capacidad glucolítica para esta muestra de futbolista profesionales, por tanto, no es posible proyectar influencias entre las variables, así como tampoco en función de la posición en el campo de juego.
Palabras clave: Fútbol, rendimiento físico aeróbico, metabolismo glucolítico, lactato.
Abstract. Objective: Analyze the association between aerobic physical fitness and glycolytic metabolism in adult male professional Chilean soccer players. As a secondary objective, examine differences between playing positions. Methods: The sample consists of 31 adult professional footballers from a Chilean Primera B club. Aerobic fitness was determined through the Yo-Yo intermittent endurance level I test. A lactate sample was obtained after its completion to analyze the implication of glycolytic metabolism. The Pearson test was performed to identify associations between variables, and the one-way ANOVA test was conducted to analyze differences between playing positions. Results: There is no relationship between aerobic fitness and glycolytic metabolism (r=0.165 and p=0.375). Similarly, there are no differences between positions for aerobic fitness (p=0.64) and lactate production (p=0.75). Conclusion: The performance in oxygen-dependent efforts is not related to glycolytic capacity for this sample of professional footballers. Therefore, it is not possible to project influences between the variables, nor based on the playing position.
Keywords: Soccer, aerobic physical fitness, glycolytic metabolism, lactate.
Em Movimento: Um Estudo Transversal sobre Atividade Física, Comportamento Sedentário e Sintomas Depressivos em Idosos nas Zonas Rurais de Portugal
Authors: Ramalho André , Fonseca Renato , Petrica João
Published: February 2024

A complexa relação entre sintomas depressivos, atividade física e comportamento sedentário tem implicações importantes para a saúde gerontológica. Este estudo explorou estas relações numa amostra de 54 idosos não deprimidos (≥60 anos) do Portugal rural, divididos em dois grupos: um que participou em atividades físicas auto-iniciadas e estruturadas, e outro limitado apenas a atividades auto-iniciadas. Os níveis de atividade e sintomas depressivos foram avaliados por meio do Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física – Short Form e da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica-27. Os resultados mostraram correlação positiva entre atividade física e sintomas depressivos no grupo de atividades autoiniciadas. Em contraste, não houve diferenças significativas nos sintomas depressivos no grupo de atividades estruturadas, sugerindo um possível papel protetor da atividade física estruturada contra a depressão. Este estudo destaca a complexa dinâmica entre atividade física, comportamento sedentário e sintomas depressivos em idosos e enfatiza a necessidade de abordagens de intervenção personalizadas. A investigação futura deverá centrar-se na abordagem dos mecanismos de protecção específicos da actividade física estruturada contra a depressão e na avaliação da eficácia a longo prazo de tais intervenções em diferentes populações de idosos.
Palavras-chave: atividade física, sedentarismo, depressão, idosos, população rural
Efficacy and Effectiveness of Clinical Trials Applied to the Treatment of Obesity: A Systematic Review
Authors: Westphal-Nardo Greice , Magnani Branco Braulio Henrique , Chaput Jean-Philippe , Nardo Junior Nelson
Published: February 2024

The multidisciplinary treatment of obesity (MTO) has been recognized as the standard intervention and the basis for complementary treatments. However, it is still not clear how effective MTO programs can be and it has become more difficult to determine because normally the conditions of the intervention are not clearly stated. Therefore, it is important to make it clear if one MTO program is characterized as an efficacy trial, conducted under ideal conditions, or as an effectiveness trial developed in real-world scenarios. In this sense, this systematic review aims to explore some information from MTO studies. This systematic review made a search for potential papers using PubMed and SciELO, in which the terms efficacy or effectiveness were presented. After applying all the inclusion/exclusion criteria, four trials were included (343 participants). All the studies had characteristics of effectiveness trials. They used three different main outcomes, which made comparisons difficult. In conclusion, this review shows that a very small number of MTO studies have been published using the terminology efficacy or effectiveness. These studies do not explore the terms in a way that could make important distinctions among these distinct clinical trial models.
Keywords: Obesity; Treatment; Efficacy; Effectiveness.
Job Characteristics of National Collegiate Athletic Association Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Systematic Review
Authors: Zhong Yuming , Weldon Anthony , Comfort Paul , Alejo Robert , Bishop Chris , Li Yongming
Published: February 2024

This systematic review investigated the job characteristics of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) strength and conditioning coaches (SCCs). Three databases were searched (Web of Science, EBSCO, and PubMed) until 12th January 2023. Eligible studies had to meet four criteria: (a) written in English, (b) published in a peer–reviewed journal, as a report on an official website, or a master/doctoral dissertation, (c) reported the demographic and job information of NCAA SCCs, and (d) complete data for at least one common question across two studies were available. Fifteen studies (n = 2,455 SCCs) were included. All studies adopted similar survey designs and questions, providing a basis for comparison. The results of this systematic review reveal that from 1989–2022, the age, race, and gender characteristics of SCCs were similar, lacking diversity, but academic degrees, majors, certifications, job titles, and salaries differed. This study provides valuable information for those looking to work in the NCAA as SCCs or those with existing roles to develop into more senior positions. Furthermore, This study will support employers in creating more informed job descriptors and employment strategies. Finally, based on our findings we propose a consolidated survey based on prior research to enable continuous and longitudinal investigations of SCCs working in NCAA sports.
Pensar/Classificar – Georges Perec
Authors: Barbosa Aline Leal Fernandes , Dias Anne Louise
Published: February 2024

Tradução para o português de “Penser/Classer”, texto de Georges Perec publicado em uma coletânea homônima de ensaios. Neste texto póstumo, de 1985, o autor demonstra seu interesse em percorrer o universo e sua multiplicidade, examinando seus possíveis laços, sondando e questionando um possível princípio organizador das coisas. A reflexão acerca do gosto pelas classificações e do furor de organização que parece tomar a humanidade desde o começo dos tempos está no centro de “Penser/Classer”, na operação de perturbar as convenções das hierarquias sensíveis e estabelecidas, conferindo aos seres e às coisas uma densidade imprevista que perturba e surpreende.
Narrateurs non fiables
Authors: Lessinger Enora
Published: February 2024

L’étude présentée ici explore l’adaptation cinématographique de trois romans britanniques caractérisés par un narrateur non fiable, afin de déterminer dans quelle mesure et à travers quels outils cette stratégie narrative est maintenue dans la traduction intersémiotique de l’écrit à l’écran. Le corpus est composé de Never Let Me Go, par Kazuo Ishiguro, The Little Stranger, par Sarah Waters, et My Cousin Rachel, par Daphné du Maurier, ainsi que de leurs adaptations filmiques respectives. Les résultats montrent que la non-fiabilité du narrateur est dans l’ensemble maintenue à l’écran, mais que les techniques employées pour la mise en scène de la narration non fiable ne se recoupent que partiellement avec celles du texte source, et sont dans l’ensemble propres au cinéma: tics langagiers, voix-off, cadre narratif, effets visuels, effets sonores, et angle de la caméra.
Ethics from the Start: Embracing Professional Moral Courage in Entrepreneurial Decision-Making
Authors: Sekerka Leslie E. , Stimel Derek
Published: February 2024

Abstract

If entrepreneurs want to create ethical organizations, moral considerations need to be embedded within the decisions they make from the onset of project creation. Prior to an ethical issue surfacing the startup founder needs to cultivate a desire to be ethical and to develop and demonstrate the requisite skills that support an ability to engage in right and/or moral behavior. Our suggested proactive approach to ethical entrepreneurship leverages extant scholarship in the areas of moral decision-making theory and positive organizational ethics. We apply these concepts by offering a process to depict how the elements of professional moral courage (PMC) can be applied as competencies to fortify a path of moral action as entrepreneurs face financial decisions. The implications of this effort underscore how the moral identity of the organization’s creator helps to form the identity of their nascent company. We conclude this article with an affirmation that scholars, practitioners, and educators must help entrepreneurs think as deeply about ethics as they do about the creation and growth of their projects, along with money and markets.

JEL classification numbers: M13, L26.
Keywords: Ethical entrepreneurship, Professional moral courage, Ethical decision-making, Positive organizational ethics, Organizational identity, Moral identity.
PENGGUNAAN MOBILE BANKING DALAM PANDANGAN MAQASHID SYARIAH SERTA PROBLEMATIKA ATAS KEJAHATAN CYBER
Authors: Adhi Purba Ilyas , Acmad Kholik Jamaludin
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan teknologi dalam industri perbankan salah satunya ditandai dengan adanya layanan mobile banking. Adapun layanan ini diberikan untuk memberikan kemudahan nasabah dalam berbagai transaksi. Tujuan penelitian ini ingin memberikan analisis pandangan maqashid syariah dalam penggunaan mobile banking. Kemudian maraknya kejatahan dunia maya seperti cyber, menjadi fokus lain dalam penelitian ini. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan jenis kualitatif dengan analisis deskripsitf. Penelitian melakukan analisis mengacu pada teori yang ada, kemudian mengaitkan dengan praktik di lapangan. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa dalam pandangan maqashid syariah terdapat lima kebutuhan dasar yang harus terpenuhi oleh umat. Adapun wujud pencapaian kebutuhan tersebut melalui adanya mobile banking antara lain pertama hidfzul ad-din, melalui transaksi keuangan yang mengarah pada ibadah. Kedua hidfzul an-nafs, bahwa transaksi melalui mobile banking dapat digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari. Ketiga hidfzul al-aql, melalui transaksi pada mobile banking untuk pembayaran uang sekolah. Keempat hidfzul an-nasl, melalui perhatian kondisi kesehatan keluarga dengan transaksi asuransi melalui mobile banking. Kelima hidfzul al-mal, melalui kegiatan perekonomian dalam mobile banking sebagai mata pencaharian. Kemudian problematika kejahatan cyber masih marak terjadi di industri perbankan Indonesia. Maka perlunya ketegasan hukum baik bagi pelaku atau industri perbankan agar meningkatkan keamanan sistem.
PERKEMBANGAN BISNIS PEER TO PEER LENDING FINTECH SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Tamma Qisthia
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang perkembangan bisnis peer to peer lending fintech syariah di Indonesia Bisnis Fintech Syariah telah banyak diteliti oleh peneliti sebelumnya dengan tema yang sama oleh penulis, namun yang membedakan penelitian ini dengan penelitian sebelumnya adalah lebih fokus terhadap analisis akad-akad, problematika, serta prospeknya: Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian dengan pendekatan library research (penelitian kepustakaan), yaitu penelitian yang dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan literature atau kepustakaan, baik berupa buku, catatan, maupun laporan hasil penelitian dari penelitian terdahulu. Hasil Pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa Pemanfaatan teknologi digital telah mempengaruhi serta berdampak bagi beberapa sektor, termasuk sektor keuangan dinegara Indonesia. Fintech hadir, dengan peer-to-peer (P2P) lending menjadi salah satu contohnya. yang menggunakan landasan hukum POJK Nomor: 77/POJK.01/2016; Namun demikian, dalam POJK ini terdapat aturan tentang besaran bunga yang sebenarnya tidak dapat dijadikan acuan dalam pengoperasian Fintech syariah. Dalam upaya mengikuti perkembangan kondisi pasar dan meningkatkan pengawasan industri, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan menerbitkan Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Nomor 10/POJK.05/2022 tentang Layanan Pendanaan Bersama Berbasis Teknologi Informasi. Selain itu, aturan ini juga membatalkan POJK Nomor 77 Tahun 2016. Kajian ini mengeksplorasi permasalahan Fintech, dan kontrak apa saja yang terdapat dalam Fintech.
Analysis of the Public Health Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Recovery Strategies in the Contemporary Era
Authors: Taraj Krenaida
Published: February 2024

This research employs a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the extensive public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and explores the challenges and recovery strategies in the contemporary era. Utilizing epidemiological methods, we collect and analyze data related to COVID-19 cases, virus spread, and associated risk factors affecting public health. The study expands its scope by incorporating perspectives from mental health and psychology, assessing the pandemic's psychological effects on societal well-being, including stress, anxiety, and depression linked to social isolation and economic uncertainty. The economic dimension is integrated into the research, analyzing the pandemic's economic impact on the healthcare sector and the general population. Emphasis on healthcare service affordability and the consequences of unemployment provides in-depth insights into community well-being. Additionally, the research examines healthcare infrastructure and the healthcare system's response, evaluating the capacity and effectiveness of health policies and virus control strategies. Incorporating sociological perspectives, the study explores the social impact of the pandemic on communities and social structures. Analysis of changes in social norms, inequalities, and impacts on vulnerable groups offers a holistic view. Understanding health technology and informatics is pivotal, focusing on the role of technology in monitoring and responding to the pandemic, including telemedicine solutions and other health technologies. The research also involves an approach to health education and communication, analyzing the role of information in disseminating knowledge and altering public behavior related to COVID-19. Lastly, public policy analysis is employed to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures and policy restructuring during the pandemic. Through this multidisciplinary approach, the study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the public health impact and design effective recovery strategies in the contemporary era.
Analysis of Global Health System Readiness in Facing the Global Health Crisis: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic and Strategies to Increase Resilience
Authors: Lyashenko Vyacheslav
Published: February 2024

The international fitness landscape has been substantially impacted with the useful resource of the emergence of exceptional challenges, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a paradigmatic crisis. This research seeks to behavior a whole evaluation of the readiness of the global fitness device in responding to such worldwide health crises. Drawing insights from the training observed out sooner or later of the COVID-19 pandemic, the have a study targets to come to be privy to strengths, weaknesses, and gaps inside the current international fitness infrastructure. Furthermore, the research will find out and advise strategies to decorate the resilience of the global fitness device, making sure a more effective and coordinated reaction to destiny fitness emergencies. By inspecting the intricacies of preparedness, response mechanisms, and collaborative efforts at the global degree, this observe contributes precious insights to the continuing discourse on strengthening worldwide health governance and resilience inside the face of evolving fitness annoying conditions.
Latest Analysis: Innovative Strategies to Improve Public Health and Prevent Chronic Diseases
Authors: Truong Le Cong
Published: February 2024

This research aims to investigate the positive effect of a healthy lifestyle on the mental and bodily fitness of the community. Utilizing an interdisciplinary method, the study entails an in-intensity evaluation of the connection between wholesome ingesting styles, normal physical activity, and pressure control on the mental nicely-being and bodily condition of people. The studies method consists of a extensive survey to acquire data from diverse age businesses and backgrounds. Additionally, a complete literature assessment is employed to construct a conceptual framework supporting the studies findings. The results of this look at are predicted to provide new insights into revolutionary strategies for improving public fitness and preventing persistent diseases. In this context, the research not most effective identifies healthy practices which have the ability to increase lifespan and enhance great of existence but also offers concrete pointers for the implementation of public fitness rules that specialize in promoting a healthy lifestyle. The practical implications of those findings are predicted to significantly make contributions to the development of the healthcare machine and normal network properly-being.
Impact of Work Motivation, Physical Work Environment, and Compensation on Job Satisfaction on Employees of PT. Kiandra Alam Semesta
Authors: Zahara Siti , Wijaya Fanji , Supiyadi Dedi
Published: February 2024

Job satisfaction for employees in a company is very important because it will directly or indirectly affect the continuity of employees' work. If employees are dissatisfied with their work, negative attitudes towards work will emerge, such as a lack of employee motivation, the employee's desire to look for another more unbalanced job or a new one, and other complaints. The impetus for conducting this research was to know how work motivation, physical work environment, and encouragement influence employee job satisfaction. Participants in this research survey were employees of PT. Kiandra Alam Semesta, numbering 30 people. Sampling in this study used a saturated sampling technique. Questionnaires were sent to research participants as part of the quantitation methodology. Data analysis procedures include validity and reliability tests. Statistical studies using various regression formulas, partial tests, simultaneous tests, and coefficients of determination are used for descriptive and verification purposes. Based on findings at PT. Kiandra Alam Semesta, together Work Motivation (X1), Physical Work Environment (X2), and Compensation (X3) have a significant influence on the Level of Job Satisfaction (Y)
Epidemiological Study of Road Traffic Crashes in the Western Region of Cameroon
Authors: Yongsi Blaise Nguendo
Published: February 2024

Background: Traumatic injuries resulting from road traffic crashes are a major cause of death and disability worldwide, with a global burden that is on the rise. In Cameroon like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, more and accurate data on road traffic crashes outcomes and therapeutic care are needed to improve treatment and prevention. Objective: This study aims to determine the epidemiological features of the road traffic crashes in the western region of Cameroon. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study which included all of individuals involved in road traffic crashes and admitted in health facilities located in and around the western road corridor the period from January 2019 to September 2023. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) was used as diagnostic criteria. Demographic variables, injury circumstances, hospital variables such as length of stay, time of admission, anatomical parts of injury according to Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) classification were derived from records. Results: Of total 812 crashes reported within the period of study, the victimology rate was 87.1% with various diagnoses: limb trauma without bone lesion (15.9%), fractures of one or more limbs (09.9%), multiple trauma (20.0%). Conclusion: Road traffic crashes cause enormous death and disability in this area and more road traffic preventive programs should be enforcement in these areas to reduce incidences road traffic crashes.
COSTECTOMIA EM TUBERCULOSE PULMONAR COM HIDROPNEUMOTÓRAX: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Marinho Camila de Santana , Vieira João Paulo , Magalhães Cláudia Gonçalves , Reiff Laura Magalhães , Vieira Juliana Domith de Oliveira
Published: February 2024

Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), a tuberculose (TB) é a segunda doença infecciosa que mais causa óbitos no mundo. Apesar do tratamento contra essa infecção ser efetivo na maioria dos casos, as pessoas acometidas pelo bacilo de Koch (BK) estão vulneráveis a complicações durante o tratamento. Esse trabalho tem como objetivo descrever o tratamento realizado em um paciente brasileiro, de 26 anos, do sexo masculino, com TB pulmonar que evoluiu com hidropneumotórax. Trata-se de um estudo observacional descritivo, realizado no Hospital Regional Doutor João Penido. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio do prontuário médico do paciente durante a internação e registros fotográficos dos exames de imagem do paciente realizados na instituição.