bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Weed management in direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa) in central India
Authors: BADAL VERMA  , MANISH BHAN  , A.K. JHA  , K.K. AGRAWAL  , M.L. KEWAT  , MUSKAN PORWAL
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted in a split-plot design with 3 replications at Research Farm, College of Agriculture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), during the rainy (kharif) season of 2019, to evaluate the performance of different herbicides in direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.). The experiment comprised of 2 main plots, viz. rainfed and irrigated, and 8 weed-control treatments, viz. bispyribac sodium at 25 g/ ha, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl at 60 g/ha, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl + penoxsulam at 60 + 26.7 g/ha, cyhalofop + penoxsulam at 135 + 26.7 g/ha, bispyribac sodium + metsulfuron-methyl + chlorimuron ethyl at 25 + 4 g/ha, triafamone + ethoxysulfuron at 40 + 20 g/ha, hand-weeding twice and weedy check, in subplots. The dominant weeds associated with direct-seeded rice experimental field were mainly comprised monocot, viz. jungle rice [Echinochloa colona (L.) Link] and Bermuda grass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.], sedge, viz. nutgrass [Cyperus iria (L.)], and dicot weed such as sissoo spinach [Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.]. The results indicated that, post-emergence application of bispyribac sodium at 25 g/ha at 20 days after sowing (DAS) recorded the highest weed-control efficiency (87.75%), followed by fenoxaprop-p-ethyl + penoxsulam at 60 + 26.7 g/ha. Higher grain yield (3.09 t/ ha) was recorded with weed-free treatment which was at par with bispyribac sodium at 25 g/ha.
Nitrogen-management strategy through leaf-colour chart and SPAD meter for optimizing the productivity in irrigated wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: Sumit Sow  , GARIMA SINGH  , MAINAK GHOSH  , SWARAJ KUMAR DUTTA  , NINTU MANDAL  , SANJAY KUMAR  , SHIVANI RANJAN
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the winter (rabi) season of 2020–21 at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, to study the effect leaf-colour chart (LCC) and SPAD meter on productivity of irrigated wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The experiment, having 8 treatments, was laid out in a randomized block design. The first 4 treatments (T1 to T4 ) were LCC-based, T5 and T6 were the SPAD meter-based management practices and T7 was considered as fixed-time N management (FTNM) and T8 was kept as control where no N was applied. The SPADbased treatments T5 and T6 received 140 kg N/ha which was higher than all the other N management treatments resulted 13% higher ears/m2 and 18% higher grains/ear over the LCC-based N-management treatments. Among the LCC-based practice, treatment T4 recorded significantly highest grain yield (4.01 t/ha) but was lower (10.4%) than that of grain yield achieved in T5 treatment. The LCC-based treatments T1 to T3 though received a lower dose of N fertilizer (19%; average of T1 to T3 ) compared to the FTNM (T7 ), returns maintained the similar yield components with the FTNM. Therefore, use of farmers’ friendly and cost-effective tool LCC is very useful which saved the N fertilizer (19%) without hampering the yield components. Thus, LCC and SPAD may be effective tool for efficient need-based fertilizer N management using LCC and SPAD meter in improving crop growth for higher productivity in rational manner.
Dry-matter accumulation of sweet corn (Zea mays) under variable seedling age and integrated nutrient supply
Authors: BISMA JAN  , M. ANWAR BHAT  , TAUSEEF A. BHAT  , OWAIS ALI WANI  , NAZIR HUSSAIN  , AIJAZ NAZIR
Published: August 2023

An experiment was conducted during the rainy (Kharif) season of 2020 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Wadura Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir to evaluate the effect of age of seedling and sources of nutrients on dry-matter production of sweet corn (Zea mays L.). It was laid out in randomized complete-block design with factorial arrangement, replicated thrice. The age of seedling comprised of 12, 22 and 32 days old seedlings and sources of nutrients consisted of control, 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF), 50% RDF + FYM @ 12 t/ha, 50% RDF + vermicompost @ 4 t/ha and 50% RDF + poultry manure @ 2 t/ha. The findings of this study indicated that, age of seedling and sources of nutrients had a significant influence on dry-matter accumulation. Transplanting of 32 days old seedlings recorded significantly higher values for dry-matter accumulation up to 30 days after transplanting, but thereafter transplanting 22 days old seedlings was found superior up to the harvesting. With respect to sources of nutrients application of 50% RDF + poultry manure @ 2 t/ha registering significantly higher dry-matter accumulation.
Influence of phosphorus and biofertilizers on symbiotic parameters, productivity and profitability of soybean (Glycine max)
Authors: MEETU  , HARPREET KAUR VIRK  , KULDEEP SINGH  , POONAM SHARMA
Published: August 2023

A field study was carried out during the rainy (kharif) season of 2019 at the Regional Research Station, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and Faridkot, Punjab, to study the effect of phosphorus levels and biofertilizers on the symbiotic parameters, productivity, and profitability of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. The experiment comprised 4 phosphorus levels (0, 17, 26 and 35 kg P/ha) and 4 biofertilizer treatments [uninoculated control, Bradyrhizobium, Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and Bradyrhizobium + PSB]. Total 16 treatment combinations were laid out in a factorial randomized complete-block design, replicated 3 times. Application of 35 kg P/ha recorded the highest symbiotic parameters, growth and yield attributes and seed yield of 2 and 1.84 t/ha at Ludhiana and Faridkot, respectively, which were significantly higher than the control and 17 kg P/ha but statistically at par with 26 kg P/ha at both the locations. However, the highest production efficiency (14.62 and 13.50 kg/ ha/day at Ludhiana and Faridkot, respectively) was recorded with application of 35 kg P/ha, being statistically at par with 26 kg P/ha. The highest monetary efficiency (302 and 277 `/ha/day at Ludhiana and Faridkot, respectively) was obtained with the application of 35 kg P/ha which were at par with 26 and 17 kg P/ha at Ludhiana, while with 26 kg P/ha at Faridkot. Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium + PSB and sole inoculation of PSB were at par with each other and both proved superior to uninoculated control for growth and yield attributes, seed yield and monetary efficiency.
Ambientalización desarrollando la Educación Ambiental en los espacios aprendizaje formal
Authors: Ferreira Edicarlo , De Cassia Frenedozo Rita
Published: August 2023

Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo revisar la literatura sobre el tema educación ambiental en la educación formal realizada en el Estado de São Paulo. El problema de investigación es: cómo se trabaja la educación ambiental en los espacios formales de enseñanza y ¿aprendiendo? Objetivos específicos: investigar la adopción de actividades educativas ambiental por las escuelas públicas; entender cómo las iniciativas ambientales que se llevan a cabo en las escuelas públicas puede afectar la conducta de los ciudadanos. Para la revisión de literatura, en este estudio se adoptó la Narrative Literature Review. El empuje artículos bibliográficos considerados publicados entre 2015 y 2020 en las bases de datos (Google académico, en la plataforma Scielo y en el banco de tesis y disertaciones CAPES). Para la búsqueda Se utilizaron las palabras clave: Ambientalización, Espacio Formal y Docencia. Hay escuelas apropiadas con ubicaciones disponibles para cumplir con las Directrices Currículo Nacional de Educación Ambiental, que permite el desarrollo de proyectos, con espíritu participativo y colectivo.
Importancia de la práctica deportiva en edad escolar
Authors: Rabal Alonso Jose María , Baena Bernal Cristina , Gómez Martínez Juana Maria Gómez Martínez , Morales Escolar Pilar , González Romero María
Published: August 2023

El presente documento que a continuación se presenta consiste en una pormenorizada revisión de la bibliografía acerca de la importancia que el deporte tiene para las personas, tanto de manera individual como en su conjunto (sociedad, comunidad…). Una vez llevado a cabo este proceso —de revisión— se seleccionaron una serie de variables, de entre las más destacadas, como puede ser la relación existente entre el deporte y la salud. Más concretamente se recogen aquellas variables relacionadas con los principales beneficios de la práctica deportiva como son la autoestima, las emociones, la salud y las habilidades motrices.

Como resultado, varias incógnitas fueron detectadas, para dar respuesta a las cuales planteamos —y validamos— un cuestionario (CUDAEEM) cuyo fin último es escrutar la relación existente entre la práctica deportiva y las variables mencionadas. Dicho cuestionario, tal y como se demostrará en el desarrollo del artículo, reviste fiabilidad y porta como bandera su facilidad y rapidez de cumplimentación, lo que hará, sin lugar a duda, que las investigaciones que lo utilicen como herramienta de recolección de datos partan de una amplia muestra, y la muerte experimental —de existir— sea prácticamente nula.
Os benefícios do aleitamento materno para o desenvolvimento infantil
Authors: Serra Braga Milayde , Da Silva Gonçalves Monicque , Rocha Augusto Carolina
Published: August 2023

O aleitamento materno exclusivo é de extrema importância para o desenvolvimento infantil, especificamente para o sistema estomatognático, podendo evitar futuros problemas de maloclusões. Contudo, existem casos de crianças que não possuem acesso ao aleitamento materno exclusivo e isto contribui negativamente com o desenvolvimento mastigatório e craniofacial, além de problemas a longos prazos. Objetiva-se determinar de que maneira o leite materno influencia no desenvolvimento infantil e suas influências.
Percepção ambiental de estudantes do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública
Authors: Dos Santos Araújo Elaine Cristina , Silva Soares Edson , Barbosa Farias Fernando Luiz , De Araújo Silva Érick Jardel , Silva Maria José , Santos Sobrinho José Belarmino
Published: August 2023

Para a realização de qualquer processo de educação, planejamento e gerenciamento voltados para questões ambientais é importante conhecer a percepção ambiental do grupo envolvido. Esse conhecimento é fundamental para compreender as relações entre o ser humano e a natureza. Logo, as estratégias em Educação Ambiental devem partir da forma que os seres humanos veem, interpretam e age sobre o meio, contribuindo para formação de cidadãos conscientes de seu papel. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar a percepção ambiental de estudantes de uma escola municipal de ensino fundamental, na cidade de Campina Grande, Paraíba. O estudo serviu de base para a elaboração de estratégias de Educação Ambiental desenvolvido na disciplina de Meio Ambiente nas turmas da escola, realizadas durante o ano letivo. Esse trabalho retrata uma pesquisa participante realizada com 135 estudantes das turmas do 1° ao 5° ano do fundamental I. Analisando os desenhos, contatou que a maioria dos estudantes veem o meio ambiente natural (70%) e sem a presença do ser humano. Outros 30% ilustraram o meio ambiente construído, mas com o mínimo de interferência humana, prevalecendo em uma visão preservacionista. Destaca-se que os estudantes não representaram nos desenhos a sua realidade, ilustrando um ambiente com muitas macieiras, coqueiros, animais, muita água, grama verde, flores, ou seja, um ambiente cheio de vida e cores.

Verificou-se diferença entre a realidade imediata do meio ambiente e a percepção ambiental do grupo envolvido, requerendo intenso trabalho de Educação Ambiental.
Perfil epidemiológico das intoxicações por medicamentos no Brasil entre os anos de 2013 a 2017
Authors: Bezerra Sereno Victória Maria , Santos Silva Aline , Cavalcante da Silva Gabriela
Published: August 2023

Os medicamentos são parte essencial da terapêutica na saúde, no entanto, a sociedade moderna adotou o uso irracional de drogas ao seu dia a dia, fato que pode justificar que os medicamentos são os principais responsáveis por casos de intoxicações humana. Este artigo objetivou descrever o perfil das intoxicações medicamentosas no Brasil no período de 2013 a 2017. Os dados utilizados foram obtidos a partir do site do Sistema Nacional de Informações Tóxico-Farmacológicas (SINITOX). As variáveis utilizadas foram: sexo, faixa etária, circunstância, região, evolução e zona de ocorrência.

Constatou-se que a intoxicação por medicamentos se torna cada vez mais frequente, com destaque no ano de 2016, esse foi o que mais apresentou notificações, correspondendo a 32.311 de casos no Brasil. O sexo feminino foi o mais expressivo em casos de intoxicação registrada, com destaque nos três anos analisados, por outro lado, as crianças de 01-04 anos constituíram a faixa etária mais assídua nos anos analisados. Referente à circunstância, tentativa de suicídio e acidente individuais alcançaram os maiores índices. Deste modo, as intoxicações medicamentosas configuram um problema generalizado, e quem faz o destas regularmente está propenso a essa situação, profissionais de saúde devem contribuir para minimizar o uso irracional e possíveis agravos à saúde correlacionados aos medicamentos.
Uso de ansiolíticos e antidepressivos por acadêmicos da área da saúde: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Denis Neri João Vítor , Margioto Teston Ana Paula , de Medeiros Araújo Daniela Cristina
Published: August 2023

Os transtornos de ansiedade e depressão estão entre os maiores problemas de saúde pública, pois são transtornos relacionados ao sistema nervoso central e tem sido considerado o “mal do século” devido ao elevado número de casos que vem surgindo, inclusive no cenário acadêmico, acometendo estudantes que concomitantemente fazem uso de ansiolíticos e antidepressivos, podendo assim ser um problema futuro. Dessa forma, o presente artigo questiona o que leva os acadêmicos a fazerem uso de medicamentos para controle da ansiedade e depressão? Há outras formas de tratamento antes de fazer uso de medicamentos alopáticos? Para responder tais questionamentos foram realizadas pesquisas em bases de dados científicas nos pressupostos teóricos de autores que abordam o referido tema, tendo como objetivo que o mesmo sirva de instrumento de estudo para àqueles que se interessem pelo assunto. Diante dos estudos concluiu-se que o consumo de ansiolíticos e antidepressivos na área acadêmica vem se tornando cada vez mais comum, principalmente na área da saúde que gera um desgaste maior dos estudantes, visto que seu material de estudo são vidas humanas. Os alunos passam por situações de ansiedade e depressão e consequentemente começam a fazer uso de fármacos, porém, se o aluno tiver conhecimento desses transtornos desde o início do curso, poderá reconhecer em si os sintomas e buscar alternativas que venha a prevenir seu agravo. Por outro lado, é importante o apoio das instituições, profissionais e docentes em estratégias para amenizar o sofrimento psicológico dos acadêmicos.
Pénfigo Vulgar, reporte de un caso en el sistema penitenciario costarricense, manejo médico-legal
Authors: González Cortes Rafael
Published: August 2023

El término pénfigo aplica a un grupo de enfermedades ampollares de origen autoinmune, graves y crónicas, que comprometen la piel y las mucosas. El Pénfigo Vulgar, la más frecuente de estas abarcando cerca del 80%.

Su baja incidencia, el curso crónico e insidioso de las lesiones mucocutáneas, asociado a los síntomas sistémicos, constituyen un verdadero reto diagnóstico, lo cual, en muchas ocasiones genera diagnósticos tardíos y/o disyuntivas respecto a otros diagnósticos diferenciales.

Previo al advenimiento de los corticoesteroides en 1950, la mortalidad era sumamente elevada, actualmente la tasa de mortalidad general alcanza aproximadamente el 10% de todos los diagnósticos.

Dicha morbi-mortalidad está muy asociada a la inmunosupresión iatrogénica, la cual genera que la mayoría de las muertes sean secundarios a cuadros infecciosos.

La medicina penitenciaria tiene particularidades, por lo que este tipo de casos constituyen verdaderos retos diagnósticos, y posterior al mismo velar por condiciones mínimas para el cuido de este tipo de casos resulta prácticamente imposible. Las cárceles son entornos de alto riesgo para la transmisión de enfermedades contagiosas y existen desafíos considerables para manejar los brotes en ellas tal como indican Beaudry G, Zhong S, Whiting D, Javid B, Frater J, Fazel S. Managing (2020).

En estos casos surge el incidente de enfermedad, también denominado en otros países como estado de salud, es un mecanismo legal derivado de un derecho fundamental inherente a todo ser humano, que es el derecho a la vida, el cual busca garantizar en todo momento que el privado de libertad cuente con una adecuada atención de su salud, estableciendo que si se determina la existencia de un deterioro o daño, que pueda poner en riesgo la salud del privado de libertad por su permanencia en el centro penal según Castro V, Montoya S, Trejos R, Shang Wu H (2013) .
Enfoques de Enfermería para la Promoción de la Salud en América Latina: Un Análisis de la Salud Comunitaria
Authors: González Martines María Luisa
Published: August 2023

La promoción de la salud en la comunidad es un componente esencial para mejorar el bienestar y la salud de la población a nivel local. En este contexto, la enfermería desempeña un papel crucial al empoderar y educar a la comunidad en prácticas saludables. La revisión detallada de los enfoques de enfermería aplicados en la promoción de la salud comunitaria es fundamental para el avance constante de la práctica enfermera y la toma de decisiones basadas en la evidencia. Mediante una revisión rigurosa y actualizada, los profesionales de la salud pueden adquirir una comprensión profunda y aplicar de manera efectiva estrategias de enfermería en la promoción de la salud en la comunidad. Esto resulta de gran relevancia tanto en el ámbito social como científico, reflejando la importancia contemporánea de abordar la salud desde una perspectiva comunitaria.
Implementación de Prácticas de Cuidado Centrado en el Paciente: Impacto en la Satisfacción del Paciente y la Calidad de Atención
Authors: López Castillo Ana
Published: August 2023

En este trabajo se presenta una revisión exhaustiva acerca de la implementación de prácticas de cuidado centrado en el paciente y su influencia en la satisfacción del paciente y la calidad de atención en el ámbito médico. Se destaca que diversos estudios, publicados en Scopus, han demostrado una relación positiva entre la atención centrada en el paciente y distintos aspectos cruciales como la satisfacción del paciente, la adherencia al tratamiento, la reducción de reingresos hospitalarios y una mejora significativa en la calidad de vida de los pacientes. En conclusión, se enfatiza la necesidad de llevar a cabo investigaciones adicionales en este campo, con el propósito de comprender de manera más profunda cómo la atención centrada en el paciente influye en la satisfacción y calidad de atención, así como de proporcionar recomendaciones para su implementación en las prácticas médicas.
Importancia De La Aplicación De Niveles De Bioseguridad En Contacto Con Pacientes
Authors: Morales Delgado Gabriela
Published: August 2023

La importancia de aplicar niveles de bioseguridad en el contacto con los pacientes es crucial debido a la creciente preocupación por la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas en el ámbito hospitalario. Un artículo de revisión permite recopilar y analizar información relevante de estudios previos publicados en revistas científicas, lo que ayuda a proporcionar una comprensión más completa del tema. Estudios científicos publicados en revistas de prestigio como Scopus han destacado la importancia de implementar medidas de bioseguridad en el ámbito hospitalario para prevenir la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas entre pacientes y entre pacientes y personal sanitario. También se ha enfatizado la importancia de reducir el riesgo de infección y garantizar la seguridad de los pacientes y el personal en los entornos de atención a largo plazo. En conclusión., es esencial seguir investigando y actualizando las medidas de bioseguridad para garantizar una asistencia sanitaria segura y eficaz a todos los pacientes.
Investigación sobre la influencia positiva del ejercicio en la calidad del sueño en adultos mayores
Authors: Martínez Laura
Published: August 2023

Este estudio científico se enfoca en analizar la relación entre el ejercicio físico y la calidad del sueño en adultos mayores. La calidad del sueño es esencial para la salud y el bienestar de las personas, especialmente en la tercera edad. Sin embargo, muchos adultos mayores enfrentan problemas relacionados con el sueño, como despertares nocturnos, insomnio y somnolencia diurna. El método utilizado fue un estudio cuasi-experimental con un enfoque cuantitativo, cuyo propósito fue determinar la efectividad del ejercicio físico en la mejora de la calidad del sueño en esta población. Los participantes fueron seleccionados de forma aleatoria y divididos en dos grupos: un grupo de control y un grupo de intervención. El grupo de intervención llevó a cabo ejercicios aeróbicos moderados durante 30 minutos, tres veces por semana, durante un periodo de 12 semanas. Los resultados obtenidos indican que la práctica de ejercicios aeróbicos moderados durante 30 minutos, tres veces por semana, a lo largo de 12 semanas, puede tener un impacto positivo y significativo en la calidad del sueño en adultos mayores. Estos descubrimientos son de gran relevancia, ya que una mejora en la calidad del sueño puede influir positivamente en la salud y el bienestar de este grupo poblacional.
El Impacto de la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual en la Ansiedad Social de Adolescentes
Authors: Martínez Pedro
Published: August 2023

El propósito de este estudio consistió en examinar la ansiedad social entre adolescentes y evaluar su influencia en la vida diaria. Se llevó a cabo una investigación transversal empleando un cuestionario para medir la frecuencia e intensidad de los síntomas de ansiedad social en diversas situaciones sociales. La muestra incluyó a 100 participantes de ambos géneros, con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 50 años, y pertenecientes a diferentes niveles socioeconómicos. Los resultados revelaron que un elevado porcentaje de personas experimentaba ansiedad social en distintos contextos cotidianos. Específicamente, hablar en público y hacer presentaciones fueron situaciones que generaron un alto nivel de ansiedad en los encuestados. Además, se encontró que la ansiedad social afecta negativamente la habilidad de las personas para afrontar situaciones sociales estresantes, y que muchos de los participantes evitaron encuentros sociales debido al miedo o la ansiedad. La ansiedad social es un desafío significativo que impacta en la vida diaria de muchas personas, limitando su capacidad para interactuar con los demás y desarrollarse tanto en su ámbito laboral como personal. Esta investigación resalta la importancia de identificar y tratar la ansiedad social, y sugiere que se requieren más programas de prevención y tratamiento para abordar este problema.
Evaluación y Manejo del Dolor en Pacientes con Enfermedad Terminal: Un Desafío Crucial en Cuidados Paliativos
Authors: Silva Martines Carlos
Published: August 2023

El manejo del dolor en pacientes con enfermedad terminal representa un desafío crucial en el ámbito de los cuidados paliativos. Es de suma importancia evaluar y tratar adecuadamente el dolor en estos pacientes para mejorar su calidad de vida y bienestar en esta etapa tan delicada. En este trabajo, se presenta una revisión exhaustiva sobre la evaluación y el manejo del dolor en pacientes con enfermedad terminal, ofreciendo una visión actualizada y sistemática del estado del conocimiento en este campo. Asimismo, se busca identificar las mejores prácticas y áreas de investigación futura para abordar de manera óptima este aspecto crítico en el cuidado de estos pacientes.
Utilization of Drone with Thermal Camera in Mapping Digital Elevation Model for Ie Seu'um Geothermal Manifestation Exploration Security
Authors: Bahri Ridzky Aulia , Noviandy Teuku Rizky , Suhendra Rivansyah , Idroes Ghazi Mauer , Yanis Muhammad , Yandri Erkata , Nizamuddin Nizamuddin , Irvanizam Irvanizam
Published: August 2023

Geothermal energy is a viable alternative energy source, particularly in Indonesia. This study was conducted at Ie Seu’um, Mount Seulawah Agam, which is a potential site for a geothermal power plant with an estimated electrical output of 150 megawatts. The objective of this study was to analyze and construct a digital elevation model (DEM) map of the geothermal manifestations. We analyzed water temperature, FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) temperature, and temperature data from Landsat 8 satellite imagery. To map the heat signature of geothermal features, we utilized the DJI Phantom 4 Standard equipped with the FLIR One Gen 2 sensor. Additionally, we used the Milwaukee Mi306 to calculate the water temperature. Each test was conducted three times to obtain an optimal average level of accuracy. The DEM map was created to assess the level of safety in geothermal manifestation exploration. Elevation and slope values were analyzed to generate a 3D map display, providing a clearer image of the research site. In conclusion, drones prove to be an excellent method for ensuring the safety of exploration in geothermal manifestation areas.
TeutongNet: A Fine-Tuned Deep Learning Model for Improved Forest Fire Detection
Authors: Idroes Ghazi Mauer , Maulana Aga , Suhendra Rivansyah , Lala Andi , Karma Taufiq , Kusumo Fitranto , Hewindati Yuni Tri , Noviandy Teuku Rizky
Published: August 2023

Forest fires have emerged as a significant threat to the environment, wildlife, and human lives, necessitating the development of effective early detection systems for firefighting and mitigation efforts. In this study, we introduce TeutongNet, a modified ResNet50V2 model designed to detect forest fires accurately. The model is trained on a curated dataset and evaluated using various metrics. Results show that TeutongNet achieves high accuracy (98.68%) with low false positive and false negative rates. The model's performance is further supported by the ROC curve analysis, which indicates a high degree of accuracy in classifying fire and non-fire images. TeutongNet demonstrates its effectiveness in reliable forest fire detection, providing valuable insights for improved fire management strategies.
Youths’ Perceptions Regarding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Authors: Aunyapat Wiwatkamonchai  , Jutarat Mesukko  , Pimpaporn Klunklin  , Warunee Fongkaew
Published: August 2023

Sexual and reproductive health services in Thailand have been provided in accordance with a national policy and strategic plan, but youths’ sexual and reproductive health problems remain relatively high. A significant problem is youths’ low access to appropriate services. This paper reports the first qualitative descriptive phase of participatory action research project, which aimed to develop a model for improving access to sexual and reproductive health services among youths. The study’s purpose was to explore perceptions of youths regarding access to sexual and reproductive health services in northern Thailand. Qualitative data were collected from September 2019 to March 2020 through focus group discussions with 59 youths aged 15-24 years and in-depth interviews with four youths who had experienced an adolescent pregnancy. All participants were purposively recruited and volunteered. The data were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis.Reflecting factors emerged from youths’ needs and contexts toward access to sexual and reproductive health services. Five categories were classified: 1) inaccessibility to existing services, 2) unacceptability of available services, 3) unaware of access to effective information, 4) community’s negative attitude toward youths accessing services, and 5) availability of other convenience services. These findings provide useful information for healthcare providers, particularly nurses and other stakeholders to better understand the perspectives of youths, enhance awareness of collaboration, and promote participation among youths in the development of intervention and strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services.
Perceptions of Caregivers about Preschool Children’s Nutritional Care and Physical Activity through Tai Lue Traditions: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Authors: Natnaree Anukunwathaka  , Nakan Anukunwathaka  , Supalak Yooyod  , Kesinee Imman
Published: August 2023

The problem of malnutrition among preschool children in northern Thailand is on the upsurge, while engagement in physical activities among these children has decreased. The Tai Lue community has long been recognized for its traditional wisdom and unique culture, which has an effect on the dietary intake and exercise behavior of these children. This study focused on the perceptions among caregivers of preschool children’s nutritional care and the physical activity through Tai Lue traditions. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews during four focus group discussions and five in-depth interviews. Participants were 30 people, including family caregivers of children aged 2-6 years and Tai Lue community leaders. Sample groups were selected by purposive sampling and data were analyzed using a content analysis method.Findings were classified into four themes: 1) accessing healthcare services; 2) caring under Tai Lue traditions; 3) thinking of problems and obstacles; and 4) providing community support. Our findings provide a better understanding of how nutritional care is administered to preschool children living in the Tai Lue community along with the promotion of their physical activities, and provide valuable insights for healthcare providers. Nurses can apply these insights when giving advice about nutrition screening and when designing guidelines for how they care for patients and promote nutrition care and physical activity in preschool children through the culture of the Tai Lue community.
Factors Predicting Intention to Use Contraceptive Implants Among Pregnant Adolescents in Lower Southern Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Paphawarin Intarached  , Sopen Chunuan
Published: August 2023

Repeat pregnancy among adolescents is a major problem which affects maternal health, families, and the country. The repeated pregnant adolescent rate in Thailand is still higher than 10%, the goal of the Ministry of Public Health. It has been found that the occurrence of repeat pregnancies among adolescents is higher in lower southern Thailand than in any other region of the country. This cross-sectional study examined the level of intention to use contraceptive implants and its influencing factors among pregnant adolescents. Participants were 319 pregnant adolescents who received antenatal care at three secondary care hospitals and one tertiary care hospital in lower southern Thailand. The instruments used to collect data included eight questionnaires: (1) Demographic and Obstetric Data Form, (2) Attitude Toward Contraceptive Implants Questionnaire, (3) Subjective Norm Toward Contraceptive Implants Questionnaire, (4) Perceived Behavioral Control Toward Contraceptive Implants Questionnaire, (5) Knowledge about Contraceptive Implants Questionnaire, (6) Life Goal Setting Scale, (7) Fear of Side Effects of Contraceptive Implants Questionnaire, and (8) Intention to Use Contraceptive Implants Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation test, and simultaneous multiple regression analysis.The result showed that intention to use contraceptive implants was at a moderate level. Perceived behavioral control toward contraceptive implants was the strongest predictor overall, which together with attitude toward contraceptive implants and subjective norm toward contraceptive implants, significantly explained 34.4% of the variance in intention to usecontraceptive implants. The results of this study could serve as a basis for developing nursing programs to promote intention to use contraceptive implants in pregnant adolescents in lower southern Thailand by providing them with positive attitudes and perceived behavioral control regarding intention to use contraceptive implants, along with coordination with family members who support the use of contraceptive implants.
A Qualitative Study of Disaster Resilience of Chinese Adolescents Five Years after Super Typhoon Rammasun
Authors: Yane Yan  , Sue Turale  , Pimpaporn Klunklin  , Areewan Klunklin
Published: August 2023

Adolescents and younger children are more vulnerable during and after disasters than adults, and their ability to develop resilience depends on many factors, including culture and context. However, adolescents’ experiences and voices need to be considered more often in disaster research, since their understanding of disaster resilience is not known in depth. This study aimed to understand Chinese adolescents’ disaster resilience experiences five years after their exposure to the Super Typhoon Rammasun. A qualitative descriptive design was applied. As far as the researchers are aware, this was the first qualitative study in China to explore adolescents’ disaster experiences and disaster resilience. In-depth interviews were conducted in Hainan province, on an island in the South China Sea, with 30 high school adolescents exposed to Super Typhoon Rammasun. Data were collected from March to October 2019 and analyzed using content analysis.Analysis revealed rich findings and three categories emerged reflecting how the adolescents experienced disaster resilience: 1) Experiencing challenges, with three subcategories (Disrupted daily life, Loss and damage, and Negative emotions); 2) Coping and adaptive strategies, with four subcategories (Seeking support, Gaining strength from role models, Role engagement, and Self-managing); and 3) Adaptation after facing typhoon, with three subcategories (Being strong to deal with difficulty, Having good immunity, and Improved knowledge and skills in dealing with typhoons). The findings can provide understanding and inform nurses and other healthcare professionals in disaster preparation, disaster management and community resilience, as well as educators and policymakers, to support and develop disaster resilience in adolescents. Disaster resilience is enhanced by fostering interventions to help those exposed to disasters respond and recover from disaster impacts, considering culture and context. Future clinical screening and research could use the adaptive outcomes in our findings as indicators for developing long-term disaster resilience among adolescents.
Predictors of Intent to Stay among Nursing Faculty Members: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Lay Lay Myint  , Thitinut Akkadechanunt  , Somjai Sirakamon  , Bunpitcha Chitpakdee
Published: August 2023

The shortage of nursing faculty around the world is known to have an adverse effect on the quality of nursing education and the number of qualified nursing graduates. This is particularly alarming when globally, there is a shortage of millions of nurses in practice. Measuring the intent of nursing faculty to stay within academic settings is crucial in many countries to determine the state of the academic workforce and to strategize to address the issues. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the predictors of intent to stay among 330 nursing faculty members randomly selected from 50 nursing and midwifery training schools in Myanmar, where nursing research is still in its infancy. The research instruments used were a demographic data form, Price’s Intent to Stay Scale, the Global Leadership Scale, the Work Autonomy Scale, the Workload Scale, the Faculty Stress Index, the Job Satisfaction Scale, and the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, biserial correlation, and binary logistic regression analysis.The findings revealed that 68.5% of nursing faculty members reported a high intent to stay in their schools. Transformational leadership, workload, job stress, and organizational commitment were significant predictors of intent to stay, accounting for 39.2% of the variance. Job stress had the strongest negative effect on the intent to stay. Nursing faculty administrators, nursing and health leaders, and health policymakers can utilize the results of this study as baseline information to create effective strategies to improve transformational leadership, reduce workload and job stress, and promote organizational commitment among nursing faculty members to remain in academia.
Development of the Family-Based Care Model for Stroke Survivors to Promote Healthy Family Dynamics: Participatory Action Research
Authors: Piyarat Chaknum  , Teeranut Harnirattisai  , Chomchuen Somprasert  , Li-Chi Chiang
Published: August 2023

In many cultures around the world, including those in Thailand, family caregivers have different views on caring for stroke survivors. These views affect the caring process, which tends to be a heavy burden for caregivers. This study used participatory action research to develop the Family-Based Care Model for Stroke Survivors to Promote Healthy Family Dynamics. Stroke survivors and their family caregivers were recruited via purposive sampling from two primary care units in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Fourteen caregivers  participated in four cycles of activities for 16 weeks and they were divided into two groups of seven. Data were collected using family group discussions, observations, home visits, telephone, LINE application, and field notes, as well as a family demographic questionnaire. Participants in each group created caregiving strategies to balance family life tailored for stroke survivors’ families. Individual and collective self-reflective cycles were used as a method that contained four steps: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Qualitative data were analyzed using the ATLAS.ti 8.0 program to develop data categorization and themes. The four major themes emerged and described the participatory process in caring stroke survivors: 1) Assessing problems and developing strategies; 2) Making collaboration for changing strategies; 3) Balancing the body and mind to empower themselves; and 4) Healthy family dynamics. This study demonstrated that there were five main phenomena affecting care: caregiver characteristics, family functions and relationships, assistant support, community resources, and community nurses. The model developed in this study can help direct nurses to promote healthy family dynamics in Thai stroke survivors, however, it is necessary to be further tested through research before being applied in practice.
Factors Associated with Maternal Health Services Utilization Among Lao Adolescents: A Nationwide Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Hitomi Suzuki  , Erika Ota
Published: August 2023

Addressing the social determinants of health that affect adolescent pregnancy is paramount to eliminating disparities and achieving health equity toward reducing the maternal mortality rate. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has a high adolescent childbearing rate, which can negatively impact maternal and child health. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study that used data from the pooled Lao Social Indicator Survey II of 2017 to clarify the social contextual factors associated with the utilization of adolescent antenatal care and facility deliveries. We analyzed data from 663 adolescents aged 10-19 years at delivery and extracted the factors associated with maternal healthcare utilization based on social determinants. Those factors were area and region of residence, educational status, marital status, the ethnolinguistic group of the household head, and economic strata. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with those factors.           The results showed that social factors strongly associated with the use of antenatal care were higher educational status and higher economic strata. On the other hand, the social factors associated with facility delivery were being in an ethnic majority and having a higher economic status. Thus, it is essential to establish interventions targeting those factors, such as lower educational status, lower socioeconomic status, and being from an ethnic minority, to increase adolescents' antenatal care visits and facility deliveries. This study’s results can be used to inform nurses and midwives in their efforts to eliminate socioeconomic disparities. This can be done by enhancing the provision of antenatal care consultations and facility deliveries in Lao, thus helping to achieve better health for adolescent mothers, their infants, and their families.
Training Programs to Promote the Nursing Practice Skills of Overseas Qualified Nurses: A Scoping Review
Authors: Rina Shoki  , Hitomi Suzuki  , Erika Ota
Published: August 2023

For overseas qualified nurses, training is important for adaptation to the nursing practices in their new country. As a precursor to a systematic review, we conducted a scoping review to map the contents and outcomes of all training programs used to promote the ability of overseas qualified nurses to adapt to nursing practice in their host country. We conducted a scoping review based on the framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The searched databases were PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL PLUS, British Nursing Index (BNI), and Japan Medical Abstracts Society. The search was conducted in December 2021.Fourteen studies that met the eligibility criteria were included in this scoping review. The program contents included language, knowledge for nursing practice in the host country, and clinical practice. Language skills included pronunciation and culture-based communication needed in nursing practice, while knowledge for nursing practice provided what was needed in the actual setting. Outcomes were assessed by participant experience, useful aspects and challenges of the program, language communication skills, and nursing competencies. Regarding program effectiveness, in the 11 studies that reported program evaluation, one of the three experimental studies found significant improvement of the skills of the intervention group. Six other studies, which evaluated qualitatively, reported positive responses from the participants. Programs that provided content that enabled overseas qualified nurses to acquire the knowledge and skills required in the host country contributed to promoting their ability to adapt to nursing practice. Only three experimental studies were conducted, indicating a lack of evidence to assess the effectiveness of the program.
Causal Model of Health Literacy in Thai Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Porntip Pa-in  , Tipaporn Wonghongkul  , Sirirat Panuthai  , Totsaporn Khampolsiri  , Rojanee Chintanawat
Published: August 2023

Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis causing disability among older adults. Proper self-care is vital and achievable with health literacy. Thai older adults with knee osteoarthritis have been found to have inadequate health literacy, and poor selfcare behaviors for this condition. The purpose of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to test a causal model of health literacy in Thai older adults with knee osteoarthritis, depicting relationships among provider-patient communication, patient engagement, cognitive function, knowledge of knee osteoarthritis, Internet use, social support, social participation, and health literacy. Participants comprised 318 older adults with knee osteoarthritis, selected using multi-stage random sampling from nine community hospitals in a northern Thai province. Data were collected using a demographic data form, the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire, the Provider-patient Communication Scale, the Patient Health Engagement Scale, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Basic, the Arthritis Knowledge Scale, the Internet Use Questionnaire, the Social Support Questionnaire, and the Community Participation of the Elderly Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s product moment correlation, and structural equation modeling.           The final model fitted with empirical data and explained 36% of the variance in health literacy with Internet use as the strongest predictor directly affecting health literacy. Internet use and social participation had positive direct and indirect effects on health literacy via cognitive function. Cognitive function and social support positively directly affected health literacy. Patient engagement negatively affected health literacy indirectly via Internet use. Knowledge of knee osteoarthritis and provider-patient communication did not affect health literacy directly or indirectly. In conclusion, nurses should design interventions to promote health literacy of this population by highlighting Internet use, social participation, cognitive function, social support, and patient engagement, with testing in clinical practice.
Effectiveness of Self-management eHealth Intervention for Psychological Adjustment for Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
Authors: Apichat Kardosod  , Pataporn Bawornthip  , Lisa Conlon
Published: August 2023

eHealth interventions support psychological adjustment to life-threatening crises such as cancer survival and improving health-related quality of life. This review synthesizes existing knowledge on the effectiveness of self-management eHealth interventions and summarizes the best evidence on psychological adjustment for health-related quality of life among cancer survivors. Five electronic databases were searched for articles reporting self-management eHealth interventions for the psychological adjustment of cancer survivors from February 2011 to March 2022. Articles were included if they were published in English or Thai journals; peer-reviewed; evaluated self-management through technology to support psychological adjustment for quality of life; and concerned adult cancer survivors. Data were extracted from all included articles using online data imported into the Joanna Briggs Institute SUMARI program to increase the consistency of data extraction, with a quantitative summary and analysis by two reviewers.Eight articles met the inclusion criteria, integrating self-management eHealth interventions and demonstrating a statistically significant improvement of psychological adjustment for the participants’ health-related quality of life. This review identified that self-management eHealth interventions might assist with the development of mechanisms/strategies which may effectively support cancer survivors’ psychological adjustment for their health-related quality of life. However, supportive cancer care via eHealth interventions may subordinate additional behavioral change techniques and information resources to assist and develop an individual’s coping mechanisms. The information gained may help healthcare providers with the development and enhancement of practice-related clinical guidelines that assist with implementing self-management eHealth interventions for cancer survivors.