bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POTENSI EKSTRAK DAUN JAMBU BIJI (PSIDII FOLIUM) SEBAGAI BAHAN ALTERATIF TERHADAP KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA REMAJA PUTERI DI SMK BHAKTI NUSANTARA
Authors: Lubis Angela Ditauli
Published: November 2021

Latar Belakang : Anemia merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan di seluruh dunia, terutama dinegara berkembang. Angka kejadian anemia pada remaja puteri sebesar 57,1%. Penatalaksanaan anemia yang dilakukan dengan pemberian tablet Fe, tetapi tablet Fe memiliki efek samping yaitu susah BAB dan rasa mual sehingga menyebabkan kepatuhan konsumsi obat berkurang. Salah satu alternatif pencegahan anemia adalah dengan menggunakan ekstrak daun jambu biji yang dapat menurunkan efek samping rasa mual dan mengandung antioksidan baik bagi tubuh dan kadar profil darah.Tujuan Penelitian :  Membuktikan pengaruh pemberian ekstrak daun jambu biji terhadap perubahan kadar hemoglobin pada remaja puteri.Metode Penelitian : Jenis metode penelitian ini yang digunakan adalah True Eksperiment. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest dan post test control group design.  Dengan jumlah sampel 30 remaja puteri terbagi dalam 2 kelompok yaitu kelompok kontrol yang diberikan Fe 60 mg dan kelompok intervensi yang diberikan Fe 60 mg dan ekstrak daun jambu biji 500 mg. Analisis data menggunakan Wilcoxon dan Independent T-TestHasil Penelitian : : Setelah diberikan intervensi  dengan mengkonsumsi ekstrak daun jambu biji selama 14 hari terdapat perbedaan nilai Hemoglobin setelah diberikan perlakuan pada kedua kelompok. Rerata mean Hemoglobin kelompok perlakuan > Kelompok kontrol (11.47 ng/dl > 11.11 ng/dl),Simpulan : Ekstrak daun jambu biji berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan kadar HemoglobinSaran. Ekstrak daun jambu biji dapat dijadikan alternatif terapi peningkatan HemoglobinKata Kunci    : Ekstrak daun jambu biji, Hemoglobin
EVALUASI KERASIONALAN PENGGUNAAN OBAT ANTIHIPERTENSI PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI INSTALASI RAWAT INAP RSUD SULTAN IMANUDDIN PANGKALAN BUN 2018
Authors: Mila Mila , Irawan Yogie , Fakhruddin Fakhruddin
Published: November 2021

Pendahuluan: Hipertensi secara umum dikenal sebagai penyakit kardiovaskuler yang ditandai dengan peningkatan tekanan darah melebihi batas normal yaitu 120/80mmHg. Penggunaan obat rasional merupakan penggunaan obat yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan klinis pasien serta dengan biaya yang paling rendah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi karateristik pasien hipertensi dan kerasionalan penggunaan obat antihipertensi ditinjau dari apsek tepat pasien, tepat indikasi, tepat obat dan tepat dosis pada pasien hipertensi di instalasi rawat inap RSUD Sultan Imanuddin Pangkalan Bun periode Januari sampai Desember 2018.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pengambilan data secara retrospektif yang didasarkan pada 85 rekam medik pasien hipertensi. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu Purposive Sampling. Data-data yang diperoleh kemudian dibandingkan dengan menggunakan Guideline Joint National Committee (JNC) VII dan JNC VIII serta Guideline European Society Of Cardiology (ESC)/European Society Of Hypertension (ESH).Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukkan pasien hipertensi di Instalasi Rawat Inap RSUD Sultan Imanuddin Pangkalan Bun sebagian besar adalah perempuan (76,5%), Usia 46-55 tahun (41,2%), Penyakit dengan komplikasi Diabetes mellitus sebanyak 29 pasien (22,3%), jenis hipertensi primer sebanyak 85 pasien (100%) serta Golongan obat yang paling banyak digunakan untuk pasien hipertensi adalah Golongan ARB yaitu candesartan (49%). Untuk evaluasi kerasionalan pengguaan obat antihipertensi dilihat berdasarkan kriteria tepat pasien sebanyak 80 pasien (94,1%), tepat indikasi sebanyak 85 pasien (100%), tepat obat sebanyak 83 pasien (98%) dan tepat dosis sebanyak 85 pasien (100%).Kesimpulan: Penggunaan obat antihipertensi di Instalasi Rawat Inap RSUD Sultan Imanuddin Pangkalan Bun sesuai berdasarkan pedoman JNC VIII dan ESC/ESH.Kata kunci: Hipertensi, Antihipertensi, Evaluasi kerasionalan
GAMBARAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA SUPIR BUS DI PANGKALAN BUN BERDASARKAN DURASI TIDUR
Authors: Agustina Rena , Romaidha Iqlila , Khasanah Nur Aini Hidayah
Published: November 2021

Hemoglobin merupakan protein yang kaya akan zat besi yang terdapat di sel darah merah yang berfungsi menstranspor oksigen keseluruh tubuh. Faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kurangnya kadar hemoglobin pada manusia diantaranya adalah kurang tidur pada malam hari, hal ini dapat menyebabkan produksi sel darah merah berkurang. Sedangkan faktor lain yang dapat meningkatkan kadar hemoglobin adalah perokok dengan kategori berat, hal ini di karenakan karbon monoksida mempunyai afinitas yang kuat terhadap hemoglobin sehingga oksigen yang seharusnya berikatan dengan hemoglobin menjadi rendah. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran kadar hemoglobin pada supir bus berdasarkan durasi tidur di Pangkalan Bun.Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan total sampling. Metode yang digunakan dalam pemeriksaan ini menggunakan metode Cyanmethemoglobin, kelebihan metode ini  karna pemeriksaannya akurat dan reagen serta alat untuk mengukur kadar hemoglobin dapat dikontrol dengan larutan standar yang stabil. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan desain penelitian Croos Sectional. Pengolahan data menggunakan software SPSS versi 20. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan kadar hemoglobin dari 32 responden untuk kadar hemoglobin normal pada supir sebanyak 14 responden, kadar hemoglobin rendah rendah sebanyak 13 responden dan kadar hemoglobin tingi sebanyak 5 resonden.Supir bus yang memiliki kadar hemoglobin dengan durasi tidur ≤ 7 jam sebagian besar 15 (21,87 %) memiliki kadar hemoglobin normall.Kata Kunci : Hemoglobin, Supir Bus, Durasi Tidur, Cross Sectional
Laser Therapy and Endodontic Treatment: Major Considerations and Systematic Review
Authors: Duarte Pedro Henrique , Flores Iuri Chierotti , Castro Fábio Pereira Linhares de
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Laser application in endodontics has increased due to its safety and effectiveness in dental treatments, involving dentin hypersensitivity, removal of decayed tissues, dental preparations, pulp capping or pulpotomy, and root canal treatment. Postoperative pain after endodontic treatments is a common complication, affecting 3% to 58% of patients. Low-level laser therapy has been used in dentistry to promote analgesia, modulation of inflammation, and tissue healing. Objective: performed a concise systematic review to present the main clinical outcomes of endodontic treatment with low-intensity laser therapy. Methods: The research was carried out from April 2021 to July 2021 and developed based on Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar, following the Systematic Review-PRISMA rules. The quality of the studies was based on the GRADE instrument and the risk of bias was analyzed according to the Cochrane instrument. Results: After the selectivity of articles and literary findings through the following descriptors, a total of 65 studies were analyzed, with only 17 medium and high-quality studies selected, according to GRADE rules, and with risks of bias that do not compromise scientific development. The authors showed that low-intensity laser therapy has the property of oral sterilization, facilitating tissue healing after surgical procedures. The effects related to anti-inflammatory and analgesic capacities with the application of low-intensity laser were also evidenced. Conclusion: Laser therapy has been shown to improve the healing of soft and hard tissues after endodontic surgery and has also shown favorable effects on pain and patients' quality of life.
O SIGNIFICADO DA CONDIÇÃO DE DESEMPREGADO: O CASO DOS EGRESSOS DA UNIVERSIDADE AGOSTINHO NETO, DE LUANDA, ANGOLA
Authors: Mandele Marcos Júlio Dala
Published: November 2021

Este artigo apresenta a realidade psicossocial do desemprego e seus impactos na vida dos egressos da Universidade Agostinho Neto, na cidade de Luanda, Angola. Sintetiza as ideias construídas a partir da pesquisa realizada nessa cidade, no período de 2010 a 2012. Baseou-se em uma investigação de campo, de abordagem qualitativa, sobre os sentidos da condição de desempregado, tendo sido entrevistados 15 egressos dos cursos de Contabilidade e Auditoria, Direito, Economia, Filosofia, Física, Gestão e Administração Pública, Línguas e Literaturas, Matemática, Pedagogia e Sociologia. A amostra de participantes se deu pela estratégia da bola de neve. A discussão girou em torno dos conceitos de emprego e desemprego, tendo um marco teórico baseado em Araújo (2010), Beck (2010), Castel (2006), Gaulejac (2006), Jahoda (1987), Lhuilier (2011), Sanchis (1997) e Santos (2008). Recorreu-se também à pesquisa documental. A discussão dos dados das entrevistas foi realizada mediante a análise de conteúdo, de Bardin (2004). Os resultados da pesquisa demonstram que o desemprego acarreta dificuldades para os egressos se inserirem na sociedade e levar adiante seus projetos de vida. Verificou-se também que a formação universitária, em Angola, acaba formando estudantes para o desemprego e para uma série de incertezas profissionais.
Reflection of Pre-Service ESL Teachers on Using e-Portfolio in Teacher Education
Authors: Ahsan Khan Mahbub , Hoq Tahmina
Published: November 2021

Since the last decade of previous millennium e-portfolio has become a frequent topic of discussion in teacher education contexts. It is seen as one of the prominent innovations in educational technology that demonstrates teachers’ tangible development of competencies over time. Vast amount of literature is available that document the relative advantages and consequent advocacy for its implementation across disciplines, institutions, and applications. In Malaysia, research on e-portfolio is sparse, and particularly in pre-service teacher education it has never been explored. This article describes the findings of a qualitative study examining fifty-five pre-service ESL teachers’ learning experiences while they created e-portfolios as a part of their course requirement at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Data was collected through structured surveys. Findings indicate that most of the participants perceived the process of reflecting on course objectives contributed to their growth and development. Participants also reported several drawbacks of e-portfolios which are required to consider for its successful implementation in teacher education of Malaysia.
Virtual Physiology: A Tool for the 21st Century
Authors: Nóbrega Carmen , Aires Pereira Maria , Coelho Catarina , Brás Isabel , Cristina Mega Ana , Santos Carla , Esteves Fernando , Cruz Rita , I. Faustino-Rocha Ana , A. Oliveira Paula , Mesquita João , Vala Helena
Published: November 2021

Veterinary physiology is a basic curricular unit for every course within the veterinary field. It is mandatory to understand how the animal body works, and what to expect of a healthy body, in order to recognize any misfunction, and to be able to treat it. Classic physiology teaching involves wet labs, much equipment, many reagents, some animals, and a lot of time. But times are changing. In the 21st century, it is expected that the teaching and learning process can be more active and attractive, motivating students to learn better. It is necessary to understand what students like, and to introduce novelties into the school routine. The use of a game-based learning, using “new” technologies, creating virtual experiences and labs, reducing the costs of reagents, equipment, and especially reducing the use of animals, will be the future for physiology teaching.
Challenges of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Hatefi Masoud , Borji Milad , Jamshidbeigi Yousef
Published: November 2021

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a chronic condition leading to physical and psychological problems along with numerous economic burdens for patients. In late 2019, an unknown disease called COVID-19 broke out, which quickly spread throughout the world. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the challenges of SCI patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a qualitative study performed among SCI patients after obtaining the code of ethics from the Research Ethics Committee of Ilam University of Medical Sciences in 2021. Data were collected using semi-structured, face-to-face individual interviews, in accordance with health protocols, in a safe environment without stress until reaching data saturation. Data were saturated after interviewing nine patients; to ensure data saturation, two additional interviews were conducted. Each interview lasted between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the condition of each patient. The written files of the interviews were analyzed using MAXQDA software. Results: The mean age of the participants was 54 years. Thirty-two percent of the participants were female and 68% were male. After analyzing the data obtained from in-person interviews, three main themes, including expectations (need for financial support, need for social support, and need for physical support), concerns (fear of loneliness and fear of death), and health needs (health literacy, access to services and how to transmit the disease), were extracted. Conclusions: Considering the challenges in the three areas of expectations, concerns, and health care, it is necessary to take some measures to reduce these challenges.
Transcriptome and MicroRNAs Profiling Analysis of Huh7.5.1 Cells in Response to Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Authors: Dong Jinling , Wu Tiantian , Zhang Ying , Xie Zhihong , He Jie
Published: November 2021

Background: There is a great need for further study on the mechanism of HCV infection or its pathopoiesis mechanism. Therefore, an HCV infection model was used to analyze the mechanisms of transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Methods: The detections of transcriptome and microRNAs expressions in Huh7.5.1 cells infected with JFH-1 were conducted with next-generation sequencing. Moreover, bioinformatics data were obtained. Results: There were 21,827,299, and 42,588,251 reads qualified Illumina read pairs obtained from JFH-1-infected (HCV) and non-infected (blank) Huh7.5.1 cells, respectively. Moreover, 678 and 1,041 mRNAs data with a length of 101 bp from HCV and blank Huh7.5.1 cells cDNA sequence were generated, respectively. The results of comparative transcriptome sequencing analysis declared 460 differentially expressed mRNAs in HCV-infected cells, including 152 upregulated mRNAs and 308 downregulated mRNAs (HCV vs. blank). Gene Ontology (GO) and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses indicated the involved pathways, such as MAPK, p53, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways, as well as oocyte meiosis and pathways in cancer. Conclusions: Our work confirmed the transcriptome and microRNA data profiling from the cell model of HCV infection with JFH-1 using next-generation sequencing (NGS). Furthermore, the gene expression and regulation information or signaling pathways associated with the pathopoiesis mechanism of HCV infection were identified.
Isolation and Identification of a Wastewater Siphoviridae Bacteriophage Targeting Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Authors: Qadri Ishtiaq , Harakeh Steve , Demeke Teklemariam Addisu , Al Amri Turki , Al-Hindi Rashad
Published: November 2021

Background: Based on the WHO, multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae is a priority pathogen that causes opportunistic infections and is widely spread in the environment. Phage therapy is considered a natural, safe, and very efficient alternative to treat difficult-to-treat infections. Objectives: This study aimed to isolate highly virulent, lytic bacteriophages and evaluate their efficacy for lysing multidrug-resistant K. pneumoniae. Methods: Municipal wastewater samples were collected and filtered using 0.22 µm syringe filters and cultivated with log-phase cultures of K. pneumoniae using enrichment media. After 48 h of incubation, the cultures were centrifuged, and the resultant supernatant was filtered (0.22 µm). The detection of the phage was done using the spot assay with K. pneumoniae as the host. One-step growth kinetics and bacterial reduction tests were conducted to assess the growth kinetics of the isolated phage. The stability of the isolated phage was characterized by subjecting it to various temperature and pH conditions. The chemical stability of the K. pneumoniae phage was determined by exposing it to various organic compounds. A panel of 20 bacterial strains was tested using the spot assay, as well as double agar overlying assay, to determine the host range of the isolated phage. Results: Out of 40 wastewater samples tested, only one sample was tested positive for the K. pneumoniae phage (2.5%) that was lytic against the host strain. The K. pneumoniae phage had a latent period of 15 min and a burst size of 100 virions per infected cell. It was most stable at 37°C and pH range of 6.0 to 10.0. Chemically, the K. pneumoniae phage was resistant to 10% chloroform treatment. Transmission electron micrograph indicated that the K. pneumoniae phage belonged to the order Caudovirales, family Siphoviridae, morphotype B1. Conclusions: Most of the characteristic features of the K. pneumoniae phage indicated the potential of this phage to be used in phage therapy. Hence, a comprehensive study is highly recommended to characterize the K. pneumoniae phage genome, detect its molecular interactions with the host cell, and determine its lytic activity in combination with other phages, which may lead to the efficient utilization of this phage in phage therapy against K. pneumoniae infections.
Isolation and Characterization of Bacteriophage Against Wastewater Isolates of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Rai Akanksha , Khairnar Krishna
Published: November 2021

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) not only is a notorious pathogen in clinical settings but also is an environmental issue that its presence in environmental wastewater is highlighted by several reports. Due to the negative impacts of antibiotics, alternatives like bacteriophages, as biocontrol, are considered safe. However, not all bacteriophages are safe. Thus, the characterization of bacteriophages is necessary. Objectives: This study aimed to, firstly isolate MRSA from wastewater and, secondly to perform bacteriophage isolation from the water samples to investigate its physical and genomic characteristics. Methods: Water samples were collected from seven locations across Nagpur city, India, bacteria were isolated on the S. aureus specific agar. For detecting MRSA, we followed the disc diffusion method. Isolation of bacteriophage against MRSA was performed by a modified enrichment method. We investigated its physical characteristics by the one-step growth rate, adsorption rate, host range, survivability, electron microscopy, and genomic sequencing for bioinformatics analysis. Results: Four MRSA were isolated from wastewater samples. We got a bacteriophage against an MRSA from the river Ganga. The bacteriophage belongs to the Podoviridae family, subfamily Autographivirinae. It was stable till 40°C and could survive at a highly alkaline pH. It is specific to its host. The bacteriophage DNA encodes 52 ORF, and all predicted genes are on the same strand; it also encodes a phage RNA polymerase. Conclusions: It is the first report of an S. aureus bacteriophage that belongs to the sub-family Autographivirinae. Our study and literature survey conclude that S. aureus bacteriophages of the Podoviridae family are safe for various downstream applications.
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: Treatment and Management
Authors: Manfredini Marco , Guida Stefania , Giovani Matteo , Lippolis Nicola , Spinas Enrico , Farnetani Francesca , Dattola Annunziata , Di Matteo Eleonora , Pellacani Giovanni , Giannetti Luca
Published: November 2021

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis consists of the presence of abrasions or ulcerations located on mucosae (oral or genital).

Objectives: The aim of this article is to review the current literature providing the main causes related to recurrent aphthous stomatitis and insights into treatment and management of this clinical condition

Methods: Articles matching terms that correlated with “recurrent aphthous stomatitis” were searched on PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library and selected according to their pertinence.

Results: Several forms of aphthous stomatitis have been described, based on the extent (minor, major), morphology (herpetiform), and associations to other signs (Behçet syndrome or more complex inflammatory syndromes). Topical as well as systemic treatments have been described to obtain a faster remission of the aphthosis or to reduce associated symptoms such as pain.

Conclusions: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis can have a mild-to-severe clinical appearance, being mainly localized on the oral mucosa or at the level of the genital area. Different strategies have been described so far for its management and treatment.
A reflexologia podal no aleitamento materno: uma scoping review
Authors: Branco Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker , Alves Valdecyr Herdy , Rodrigues Diego Pereira , Guerra Juliana Vidal Vieira , Silva Rogério Pires da , Santos Márcia Vieira dos
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: mapear na literatura científica de que modo  a reflexologia podal contribui na prática do aleitamento materno. Método: buscou-se realizar uma revisão de scoping review com buscas nas Bases de Dados PubMed Central (U. S. National Institutesof Health), SCOPUS (Elsevier), LILACS (Centro Latino Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde), MEDLINE (Complete - U.S. National Library of Medicine),  Conchrane Library, CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature). Resultado: desta busca foram selecionados sete estudos e realizado análise temática, resultando em quatro temas: O tempo e espaçamento da reflexologia podal aplicados para estímulo de lactação; Os protocolos de intervenção aplicados em cada estudo; Recursos usados para avaliação dos estudos e Os estudos qualitativos. Conclusão: Os estudos quantitativos apresentaram desfechos evidenciando melhoria da produção láctea ou antecipando a lactação. Apesar do reconhecimento do valor da reflexologia podal várias lacunas foram apresentadas evidenciando necessidade de estudos mais amplos.
PERFIL DE MORTALIDADE POR ANEMIAS HEMOLÍTICAS NO ESTADO DO CEARÁ ENTRE 2015 A 2019
Authors: Abreu Oliveira Pierri Emanoel de
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi coletar e analisar dados públicos sobre óbito por anemia hemolítica no estado do Ceará entre os anos de 2015 a 2019 e construir o perfil de mortalidade por esta causa no estado. Metodologia: O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido por meio de coleta de dados secundários disponíveis na base de dados do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde - DATASUS1. Para coleta de dados foi selecionado o estado do Ceará, sendo construída uma série histórica entre os anos de 2015 a 2019. A consulta aos dados foi realizada entre os meses de janeiro e fevereiro de 2021. Os dados obtidos por ano foram tabulados em programa Microsoft Excel® 2010. Resultados: A região com maior mortalidade foi a macrorregião de Fortaleza, a qual registrou 44,14% dos casos de mortalidade do estado, a mortalidade de mulheres foi mais prevalente entre os anos de 2015 e 2016, enquanto houve maior prevalência de óbitos em homens durante os anos de 2017 a 2019, a maior parte dos casos ocorreu em pessoas declaradas da cor parda, correspondendo a mais de 60% dos óbitos ocorrendo em pessoas pardas. Considerações Finais: A presente pesquisa alcançou os objetivos propostos ao traçar o perfil de mortalidade por anemia hemolítica no Ceará entre os anos de 2015 a 2019. Os dados obtidos resguardam semelhanças com outros estudos realizados na mesma temática, mas, afetando ambos os sexos igualmente, ocorrência predominante em pessoas pardas, com escolaridade variando para baixa. Importantes limitantes desta pesquisa foram a não disponibilidade de dados complementares como: renda, moradia, causa/origem da anemia hemolítica, entre outros.
Academic Integrity Policy Analysis of Publicly-Funded Universities in Ontario, Canada: A Focus on Contract Cheating
Authors: Miron Jennie , McKenzie Amanda , Eaton Sarah Elaine , Stoesz Brenda , Thacker Emma , Devereaux Lisa , Persaud Nira , Steeves Marcia , Rowbotham Kate
Published: November 2021

In this article we report findings from a review of universities’ academic integrity policies in Ontario, Canada. The research team systematically extracted, reviewed, and evaluated information from policy documents in an effort to understand how these documents described contract cheating in Ontario universities (n = 21). In all, 23 policies were examined for contract cheating language. The elements of access, approach, responsibility, detail, and support were examined and critiqued. Additionally, document type, document title and concept(s), specific contract cheating language, presence of contract cheating definitions and policy principles were reviewed. Findings revealed that none of the universities’ policies met all of the core elements of exemplary policy, were reviewed and revised with less frequency than their college counterparts, lacked language specific to contract cheating, and were more frequently focused on punitive rather than educative approaches. These findings confirm that there is further opportunity for policy development related to the promotion of academic integrity and the prevention of contract cheating.
School-Immigrant Family-Community Collaboration Practices: Similarities and Differences
Authors: Boulaamane Khaoula , Bouchamma Yamina
Published: November 2021

We compared school-immigrant family-community collaboration practices based on the six dimensions of Epstein’s influence model (2001). These three groups of stakeholders (N = 54) participated in this study by answering a questionnaire on their collaboration practices. Kruskall-Wallis analyses revealed a notable difference between the three groups with regard to decision-making practices and at-home learning. A positive correlation was found between the number of years of teaching experience in the school and communication, volunteering, parenting, and decision making, as well as between the child’s grade level and parenting. Results show that although the collaboration practices followed Epstein’s involvement theory, they remained weak, with no significant difference between the three groups in terms of their use. Our findings are discussed in light of recent literature and their practical implications and avenues for future research are proposed to better understand and improve the conditions favoring school-immigrant family-community collaboration.
Problems of the loss of technical means of experimental scientific research and objects of such research in construction sector
Authors: Syuskin Yan Viktorovich
Published: November 2021

This article is dedicated to the problem of the loss of technical means of conducting experimental research. The question of the loss of the objects of such research is viewed due to the absence of scientific task for their preservation and subsequent technological development of construction sector. The author outlines the concept of acquisition of new scientific knowledge on the basis of systemic approach with the possibility of full preservation of the technical means of production. The need is formulated for storing the data obtained in the experiments on physical carriers. Consolidation of such knowledge underlies the solution of the issues in construction of buildings and structures. Description is given to the reasons that explain the low demand for the patterns, technical means, and objects of experiments. The author claims that among the key prerequisites for the effective solution of the issues in construction sector is the possibility of application of the concept of interdisciplinary research, including material and virtual “archive” archive of such results. The use of systemic approach is required regardless of the nature of the problems (natural, social, technogenic, etc.). The organization and conduct of interdisciplinary research is the priority task. The conclusion is made on the need to transfer full results of the research to physical carrier, as well storage, archiving of all objects of research, mechanisms and installations for their subsequent use. The implementation of such ideas requires concentration of efforts of the experts in various branches of science. It is necessary to consolidate the knowledge of all experts in all stages of the development – from the past to the present.
Factors associated to multimorbidity in inpatient elderly according to sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle and use of services
Authors: Bordin Danielle , Gonçalves Dreli , Cabral Luciane Patrícia Andreani , Lima Melina Lopes , Grden Clóris Regina Blanski
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Aging is a physiological process associated to decreased functional capacity and the presence of diseases, especially chronic noncommunicable diseases. Objective: To analyze the prevalence and factors associated to the multimorbidity of elderly in a teaching hospital, according to sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle and use of services in the health care network. Methods: Descriptive and inferential cross-sectional study, conducted with 144 hospitalized patients 60 years of age or more, from January to June 2018, in a university hospital in the state of Paraná. Data were collected 30 days after hospital discharge by telephone interview. The dependent variable was the occurrence of multimorbidity and the independent variables were: sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle and use of hospital health services. Logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: It was found that 55% of the elderly had multimorbidity. The elderly who were more chances to have multimorbidity where there low education (OR=16.29; CI:2.75-96.42), non-white (OR=2.34; CI:1.00-5.50) hospitalized longer (4 to 7 days: OR=6.91; CI:2.40-19.96; more than 7 days: OR=3.03; CI:1.00-9.22), who scheduled to return to the hospital (OR=18.99; CI: 1.30-277.87), and that after discharge they needed help from someone to follow the medical recommendations (OR=3.16; CI:1.38-7.22). Conclusion: It was identified a high prevalence of multimorbidity, and important factors associated to multimorbidity in hospitalized elderly, with emphasis on education; color; hospitalization time; scheduling of return to hospital after discharge; need for help from someone (family member/caregiver), without post-discharge, to follow medical recommendations.
Research progress of metamaterials powered advanced terahertz biochemical sensing detection techniques
Authors: Wang Yue , Cui Zi-Jian , Zhang Xiao-Ju , Zhang Da-Chi , Zhang Xiang , Zhou Tao , Wang Xuan ,   Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Photoelectric Technology and Terahertz Science in Shaanxi, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China,   Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and its Application, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China,   Foundation Department, Engineering University of PAP, Xi’an 710086, China
Published: November 2021

The electromagnetic wave in the terahertz region shows many promising properties, such as non-ionizing, sensitivity to weak resonance, and gradually becomes a basic and applied research hotspot of physics, information, materials, biology, chemistry and other disciplines. However, the analyte molecules tend to be of subwavelength size, and cannot have sufficient interaction with the incident terahertz wave. Small disturbances and subtle features are difficult to detect, which undoubtedly hinders the further development of the terahertz biochemical sensing and detection. The rapid development of terahertz metamaterials provides an alternative method to overcome this obstacle. The intense electromagnetic field enhancement induced by metamaterials allows the sensing and detection application to surpass the limitation of classical terahertz spectroscopy, which is due to the enhancement of the interaction between the analyte and terahertz. In recent years, a series of researches based on terahertz metamaterials combined with new materials, new structures and new mechanisms has offered new opportunities for the application of highly sensitive terahertz biochemical sensing and detection. In this paper, the recent advances in the application of terahertz metamaterials biochemical sensing are reviewed. The related concepts are briefly introduced and the influences of different factors on the sensing performance of metamaterial sensor are analyzed. According to the material selection and design strategies, the related researches of terahertz metamaterial biochemical sensing and detection are summarized. Furthermore, the novel strategy of terahertz metamaterial sensing and detection application based on multidisciplinary are presented, and the future development directions are also discussed, which will greatly conduce to expanding the practicality of terahertz sensing and detection.
The Effect of Intravenous Deep Sedation on Behaviour of Non Cooperative Children in the Dental Office- An Interventional Study
Authors: Alzein Mhd Raslan , Altinawi Mohamed , Rostom Faten , Katbeh Imad , Khasan Alexander
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Recently, there has been an increasing need for sedation techniques to reduce anxiety in children undergoing painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Therefore, multiple tactics (oral sedation, Intravenous (IV) sedation) were devised to help practitioners manage such cases. Aim: To determine the efficiency and effects of propofol on the behaviour of anxious children during dental treatment. Materials and Methods: This interventional study was conducted at Damascus University, Damascus, Syria, from August 2018 to September 2020. Total 23 children aged 3 to 6 years who were physically healthy (American Society of Anesthesiologists I (ASA I) and uncooperative (negative or definitely negative according to Frankel’s behaviour scale) were included to determine the effects of intravenous propofol on their behaviour during treatment. Behaviour during treatment was evaluated using the Ohio State University Behavioural Rating Scale (OSUBRS). Also, the sedation level was evaluated using the University of Michigan Sedation Scale (UMSS). Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the levels of behaviour and degrees of sedation between males and females. The significance level was set at p-value <0.05. Results: Behaviour according to OSUBRS and degree of sedation according to UMSS during treatment were favourable, and treatment was completed for all participants. The Mann-Whitney test showed no statistically significant difference between males and females regarding the level of behaviour (p-value=0.605) or the degree of sedation (p-value=0.376). A strong positive relationship between treatment time and awakening time was found using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient (0.813, p-value<0.01). Conclusion: In the presence of an anaesthesiologist, intravenous propofol deep sedation was considered effective in managing anxious and uncooperative children during dental treatment.
School Environmental Factors Influencing Female Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Iringa Municipality
Authors: Motto Chesco Aloyce
Published: November 2021

This study intended to explore the school environmental factors influencing female pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools at Iringa Municipality. A cross-sectional study design was used where structured questionnaire using open and closed ended questionnaire as well as interviews to participants were used to collect primary information from 123 girls’ pupils and 36 key informants from seven selected public primary schools. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics (SPSS). The study findings revealed that harsh environmental factors contributing to poor academic performance through sexual harassment by pest teachers, longer distance of a female pupils form schools that affect pupils attendance and drop out, Shortage of teaching and learning resources as well as facilities i.e. text books, library and shortage of latrines  while teaching and learning it is difficult for them to deriver pedagogical principal of teaching following large class size 68-80, and the bias attitude of the teacher towards subject matter that girls are always do performs poor in science subjects than boys. Finally, the study recommends that the government should build hostels for standard six and seven female pupils for solving the issue of long distance and drop out. Good and enough latrines should be built for girls and boys. Teachers should be well trained in order to handle girls well and also government should organize regular workshops for teachers. Either girls pupils should all the time helped by both male and female teachers in their problems and academic matters openly to avoid bias and mistrust among male teachers.
Influence of Downward Tapping Delay on Agronomic Parameters of Upward Tapping Rubber Trees
Authors: Perpétue Moro Affia , Pulchérie Kouakou N’ Guessan Kan , Moussa Diarassouba , Christophe Adou Bini Yao , Djezou Konan , Antoine Koffi , Hilaire Kouakou Tanoh , Samuel Obouayeba
Published: November 2021

The nine-year period of downward tapping prior to upward tapping is often considered too long and irrelevant. Thus, a study was carried out to determine the minimum time needed for downward tapping for which the agronomic parameters (rubber production, vegetative growth) of the rubber trees could best be expressed in upward tapping. Clones with slow (PB 217 and IRCA 41), moderate (GT 1) and fast (PB 260 and IRCA 18) metabolisms were used as plant material in the experiments carried out in Gagnoa, Bettié, Daoukro, San Pedro and Divo. The rubber trees were tapped in a half-spiral downward direction at different times followed by quarter-spiral upward or upward tapping. The experimental design was a Fisher block design with 9 treatments and 4 replications. The results showed that upward tapping preceded by downward tapping for 5 and/or 6 years was the best regardless of the metabolic activity class of the clone. Rubber production expressed in kg.ha-1. year-1 [Slow (5y-2675 ± 79) (6y-2488 ± 59) (T9y-2238 ± 45); Moderate ((5y-5417 ± 127) (6y-5094 ± 141) (T9y-3993 ± 58); Fast (5y-5210 ± 239) (6y-4733 ± 500) (T9y-3723 ± 245)] resulting from these upward tappings increased with an increasing gradient of clone metabolism without, however, detrimental to vegetative growth (cm. yr-1) [Slow (5 yr-3.90 ± 1.27) (6 yr-4.05 ± 1.48) (T9 yr-3.40 ± 1.13); Moderate ((5 yr-3.02 ± 0.25) (6 yr-2.80 ± 0.05) (T9 yr-2.39 ± 0.02); Fast (5 yr-4.27 ± 0.42) (6 yr-3.97 ± 0.28) (T9 yr-3.60 ± 0.05)]. These results show that upward tapping in year 6 is more advantageous than tapping in year 10.
Genetic Alterations in HSPA Family of Genes and their Putative Association with HNSCC
Authors: Laksita M. , Priyadharsini J. Vijayashree , Girija A. S. Smiline , Ganesh P. Sankar
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is an aggressive life-threatening disease associated with high mortality rates. Several genes related to stress response have been studied extensively to reveal their possible association with HNSCC. Members of the HSPA (heat shock protein family A) family are exclusively expressed under stress conditions suggesting that these are specialised to function in the stress response.

Aim: The aim of the present study is to demonstrate the genetic alterations in the HSPA gene family and their putative association with HNSCC.

Materials and Methods: The source of the patient's data was procured from the cBioportal database. The TCGA Firehose Legacy comprised 528 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cases. Oncoprint data analysis can be used to derive a putative association between the disease phenotype and genotype, to identify the variations and to identify any novel variations which can be associated with the disease phenotype. The gnomAD data analysis was used to compare between the observed variants documented in the present study with that of reported variants deposited in the gnomAD repository.

Results and Discussion: The HSPA1A&HSPA1B genes harboured high frequency of amplification and deep deletions. The expression of two genes HSPA8 and HSPA13 was found to be up-regulated in the primary tumor sample in comparison to normal tissues. In Kaplan Meier analysis, HSPA8 gene expression was compared with gender, here, high expression in females shows low survival rate. Similarly, HSPA13 gene expression was compared with race, here low expression in africanamerican population shows low survival rate.

Conclusion: The present study provides preliminary data on the involvement of the HSPA family of genes with HNSCC, which has to be validated using experimental evidence in other populations.
Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Prevention of Malnutrition among Mothers in Kota, Experimental Study
Authors: Masih Shailvina D. , Linson C. C.
Published: November 2021

The mother is the sole provider of primary care for her child for the first five years of his or her life. Her ability to provide treatment is primarily dictated by her knowledge and understanding of basic nutrition and health care. The numbers would improve dramatically if mothers were made more aware of infant feeding strategies and other health-care practices. Impact of STP on knowledge and prevention of malnutrition among mothers of children under the age of five in selected areas of Kota (C.G.). The convenient sampling technique and interview schedule was used in the study. The findings are about 58% of mothers of under-five children were less than 20 years of age, 65% of the mothers of under-five children belong to Hindu religion, 52% mothers of under-five children were taking mixed diet, 75% mothers were from the joint family, 62% of the mothers had a family income of 1000-3000 per month, 65% mothers took primary education, 92% mothers had one child in the family, 88% children were partially immunized, 30% mother got the knowledge from the mass media. In pre-test 5 (10%) of mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and 45 (90%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. In the post-test 36 (78%) mothers had moderately adequate knowledge where as 12 (24%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. This shows that there is significant increase in post test knowledge score of mothers. Hence, STP is proved to be significantly effective in improving the knowledge of  mothers of under five children regarding prevention of protein energy malnutrition. Study concluded that H0 was rejected.
Assess the Awareness on Ill Effect of Electronic Waste on Health among General Population of Selected Urban Community
Authors: Vanlalsawmi Julie , Wankhede Pratibha , Shambharkar Madhuri
Published: November 2021

Background: "Electronic wastes" are discarded electrical or electronic devices which includes used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal [1] Per year approximately 20-50 million tons of Electronic Waste are disposed of globally [2]. The effects of these electronic materials are far worse in counties liked India where most of the people are having poor economic status that leads to engagement in picking up and recycling of trash cans and other dumps and they are not equipped with any proper protective measures [3]. Electronic waste is emerging as a serious public health and environmental issue in India. India is the "fifth largest electronic waste producer in the world"; approximately 2 million tons of e-waste are generated annually and an undisclosed amount of e-waste is imported from other countries around the world [4]

Objectives: 1. To assess the awareness on ill effect of electronic waste among general population of selected urban community. 2. To associate the awareness on ill effect of electronic waste on health among selected urban community with a selected demographic variable.

Material and Methods: Research Approach: Quantitative Research Approach.

Research Design: Descriptive Research Design.

Setting of the study: The study was conducted at Aarvi Naka, Wardha. Population- General population of Aarvi Naka.

Sampling Technique: Non-Probability Sampling Technique.

Sample Size- 100.

Result: The result shows that 18% of the general population had poor level of awareness score, 38% had low level of awareness, 30% had average level of awareness and 14% of general population had high level of awareness score. Mean awareness score was 9.51±3.98 and mean percentage of awareness score was 47.55 ± 19.94. While dealing with the association of awareness score with their demographic variables, age in years of general population from selected urban community is statistically associated with their awareness score (p=0.05). Conclusion: In this study the findings of the study shows that there is no significant association of awareness level on ill effect of electronic waste on health with the demographic variables like gender, educational status, religion, occupation, monthly family income, marital status and home ownership; but there is a significant relationship with age of the corresponding samples.
SARS-COV2 Associated Oral Lesions- A Review
Authors: Moumalini Das , Abhishek Banerjee , Kumar Singh Dharvind , Kumar Karar Chandan , Abhinandan .
Published: November 2021

Introduction: COVID-19 disease is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus and it was declared pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11,2020. The coronavirus infection has an affinity for ACE2 receptors and by attaching to them, the virus enters the host cells. Along with many body organs like lungs, kidney, liver, upper respiratory tract, nervous system, skeletal muscles, ACE2 concentration is also found in abundance in epithelial cells of tongue and salivary glands.

Materials and Methods: Recent studies, researches, documents and case reports published in the world medical literature in the year 2020-2021 were searched and documented in our study. The search engines used were PUBMED, google scholar, WEB OF SCIENCE etc.

Results: Dysgeusia, xerostomia, sore throat, aphthous and herpetiform ulcers, candidiasis, enanthema, Kawasaki like lesions were the most common among various oral manifestations. Others includes plaque like changes, gingival inflammation, necrotizing gingivitis, erythema -multiforme, angina-bullosa like lesions, Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome, Oral mucormycosis etc.The sites of infection mainly include tongue, gingiva, hard and soft palate, buccal and labial mucosa etc.

Conclusion: The etiopathogenesis of such lesions cannot be directly corelated with COVID-19 and factors such as stress, immunosuppression, co-infections, secondary lesions, opportunistic infections, systemic diseases, poor oral hygiene etc. must be considered. Management of stress is an important factor. In this review article various oral lesions are discussed in COVID-19 infection states in detail. The importance of earliest diagnosis of oral lesions is to be kept in mind to prevent further complications.