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Assessing Japan’s Urban to Rural Migration Program in the Tsunami-Hit Area of Kesennuma
Authors: Dan Mayumi
Published: January 2024

This chapter investigates the conditions for migrants to settle down in a depopulated area, through interviews and questionnaire surveys. In Japan, one of the major socio-economic tasks is to revive the rural areas where depopulation is proceeding rapidly, in addition to aging of the community. Japan’s government has therefore been promoting regional development initiatives to create jobs and fulfill hopes of the younger generation to live in rural areas. Kesennuma was one of the most heavily damaged areas by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 11 March 2011. Despite such heavy destruction, a number of young migrants have come to live and work in the area. Following an interview survey and a web questionnaire, a large-scale questionnaire survey was implemented with Kesennuma City Office in March 2019 to assess the reasons of migration. Through statistical examination, it became clear that migrants put importance on the natural surroundings and interaction in the region. Personal mobility, dwelling, work, realization of dreams, and relation with friends and the community were the important factors for satisfaction. From these results, we assess whether the government programs have been supporting the young migrants in rural areas.
Breastfeeding by Mothers with Cesarean Section Delivery
Authors: Intan Kusuma Nur , Khuzaiyah Siti , Chabibah Nur , Kristiyanti Rini , Suparni Suparni , Dwi Prafitri Lia
Published: January 2024

Cesarean section (C-section) is an alternative to childbirth if a normal delivery cannot be achieved. However, in recent decades, the C-section rate has increased in many countries to become more common than vaginal birth. C-section deliveries are associated with lower rates of early initiation breastfeeding. Delay in early initiation of breastfeeding at C-section delivery is related to separation of mother and baby, reduced ability to breastfeed the baby, decreased acceptance of the baby, and lack of milk supply, which can result in shorter duration of breastfeeding. The results of previous studies showed that there was a negative correlation between delivery by C-section and the implementation of early initiation of breastfeeding. This fact indicates that C-section is one of the obstacles in early breastfeeding. Therefore, health workers need to educate the mothers to encourage them to have a spontaneous delivery if there is no medical indication. Suppose indeed the mother needs a C-section for medical reasons. In that case, healthcare professionals (obstetricians, midwives and nurses) also need to optimize the implementation of early breastfeeding initiation for mothers with C-section so that mothers and babies can still gain the experiences and benefits of early breastfeeding initiation and early bonding to the baby.
Applications of Brain-Computer Interface in Action Observation and Motor Imagery
Authors: Shah Rakshit , Daulat Sohail , Ramu Vadivelan , Moodley Viashen , Sengupta Puja , Madathil Deepa , Yao Yifei , Lakshminarayanan Kishor
Published: January 2024

Motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) are vital elements in brain-computer interface (BCI) applications. MI involves mentally simulating movements and physical execution, while AO involves observing others perform actions. Both activate crucial brain areas linked to movement, making them valuable for BCI-assisted motor rehabilitation. This chapter explores studies in sports, occupational therapy, and neurorehabilitation, focusing on combining AO and MI (AO + MI) in BCI applications. Results show the positive impact of AO + MI interventions on motor performance aspects such as imagery ability, reaction time, and muscle activation across various tasks. The fusion of virtual reality (VR) with MI proves potent in neurorehabilitation, especially in stroke and Parkinson’s disease rehab and cognitive enhancement. Additionally, VR-based AO combined with kinesthetic motor imagery (KMI) influences cortical activity, refining brain patterns and task performance. These findings suggest that combining VR-based action observation with KMI can significantly enhance BCI-assisted motor rehabilitation for individuals with motor deficits. This approach holds promise for improving motor control and fostering neuroplasticity.
A Review of the Factors Affecting Adoption of Precision Agriculture Applications in Cotton Production
Authors: Gürsoy Songül
Published: January 2024

Precision agriculture (PA) is a modern farming management system adopted throughout the world, which employs cropping practices by observing and measuring the temporal and spatial variability in fields to enhance the sustainability of agricultural production through more efficient use of land, water, fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides. The efficiency of precision agriculture technologies (PAT) in agricultural production mainly depends on the use of site-specific agricultural inputs accurately through decision support mechanisms by observing and measuring the variables such as soil condition, plant health, and weed intensity. Although there have been significant developments in PAT, especially remote sensing as a key source of information available in support of PA in recent years, its adoption has been very slow by farmers due to a variety of reasons. The main aim of this chapter is to provide a critical overview of how recent developments in sensing technologies, geostatistical analysis, data fusion, and interpolation techniques can be used in the cotton production systems to optimize yields while minimizing water, chemical pesticide, and nitrogen inputs and analysis the main factors influencing the adoption of PAT by cotton farmers. Therefore, this chapter includes a compressive literature survey of the studies done on the current use and trends of PAT, and on farm level use of PA in cotton production worldwide.
Current Perspective on the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection
Authors: Taufiq Malika , Taufiq Maliha
Published: January 2024

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative aerobic bacteria that infects humans and is responsible for causing more than 80% of cases of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and non-cardia gastric cancer. Both peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer lead to 1 million deaths annually. H. pylori is a pathogen responsible for these conditions, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and eradication. Various invasive and non-invasive methods are available to diagnose with varying sensitivity and specificity. Invasive methods include endoscopy, culture, histology, rapid urease test, and molecular tests such as PCR. Non-invasive tests include serology, urea breath test, and stool antigen tests. However, there is growing concern about the increasing resistance of H. pylori to commonly available treatments. The lack of availability of invasive and non-invasive procedures to detect H. pylori worldwide, particularly in developing countries, are important concerns that need to be addressed in the future. Hence in the future, more emphasis should be placed on the development of an effective vaccine against H. pylori.
The Relationship Between Physical Growth Indices and Maternal Employment in Children Aged 7 to 11 Years
Authors: Asgardun Moein , Aminian Alireza , Asadi Zahra Sadat
Published: January 2024

Background: It has been reported that differences in the level of education and employment status of the parents can affect the children’s growth index. Objectives: Given the importance of children’s optimal growth rate on society’s health and since parental employment can alter children’s growth index, we decided to conduct a comparative study of the growth indices of children aged 7 to 11 years with working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. Methods: A sample of 300 male students aged 7 to 11 years was selected using convenience sampling. The children’s height, weight, and BMI were measured by a trained individual twice to reduce error. After collecting the required information from 300 students, data analysis was performed in SPSS 24 and Microsoft Excel using the analysis of independent t-test at the significance level of 0.05. Results: Of the 300 students examined, 21.7% (n = 65) were 7 years old, 20.7% (n = 62) were 8 years old, 21% (n = 63) were 9 years old, 20% (n = 60) were 10 years old, and 16.7% (n = 50) were 11 years old. Moreover, 225 mothers stayed at home, and 75 worked. Based on the independent t-test to compare the BMI of the children whose mothers stayed at home and those whose mothers worked, a significant difference was observed only in children aged 7 years, whose BMI was lower in the working mothers’ group (P = 0.02). Conclusions: It seems that children who have stay-at-home mothers tend to have better growth than those whose mothers work at certain ages.
Is There a Correlation Between Internet Use and Sleep and Cognitive Function Among Medical Students?
Authors: Saberi Najafi Mahshad , Garmehi Sima , Emadzadeh Maryam , Sadjadi Seyed Alireza , Eslamzadeh Mahboubeh
Published: January 2024

Background: Currently, the Internet is widely used by students for academic purposes; however, excessive Internet use might have negative consequences on students’ academic performance, sleep quality, and cognitive abilities. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Internet usage, sleep quality, and cognitive function among medical students. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 525 pre-internship medical students, including 304 first- and second-year students, 113 third-year students, and 108 externs, within 2019 and 2021 at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. The participants were selected using a stratified sampling method. All participants completed the Cognitive Ability Questionnaire (CAQ), Internet Addiction Questionnaire (IAQ), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22). Results: According to the IAQ, 430 participants (81.9%) were categorized as average Internet users, 94 participants (17.9%) had occasional or frequent problems, and 1 participant had significant problems with Internet use. Mean PSQI and CAQ scores were significantly higher among participants with occasional or frequent problems/significant problems than the average Internet users (P < 0.001 each). The total IAQ score showed a positive correlation with total CAQ (r = 0.439, P < 0.001) and total PSQI (r = 0.264, P < 0.001) scores. Among the PSQI subscales, sleep latency (P = 0.032), daytime dysfunction due to sleepiness (P < 0.001), sleep efficiency (P = 0.001), and overall sleep quality (P < 0.001) were worse in participants with occasional or frequent problems/significant problems than in average Internet users. Conclusions: Excessive Internet use negatively affects the sleep quality and cognitive performance of medical students.
Pediatric Cardiomyopathies from the Landscape of Inherited Metabolic Disorders in Southeastern Turkey
Authors: Demir Fadli , Topal Ezgi , Bulut Fatma Derya , Erdem Sevcan , Kor Deniz , Atmış Anıl , Tug Bozdogan Sevcan , Bisgin Atıl , Onenli Mungan Neslihan , Ozbarlas Nazan
Published: January 2024

Background: Cardiomyopathy (CM) is an important factor affecting inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs). Therefore, documentation of real-world data can increase awareness, and early diagnosis and treatment may improve the outcome. Objectives: The aim of this study was to delineate the underlying etiologies and clinical findings of patients with CM due to IMDs. Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, we aimed to examine the demographic, clinical, and echocardiographic data and prognosis of patients aged 0 - 18 who were diagnosed with CM associated with IMDs between 2010 and 2020. Results: A total of 102 patients were included in the study. Families with consanguineous parents constituted 84.3% of the study population. The mean age of the patients at the time of diagnosis of CM was 26.2 ± 28.2 months. Eighty-six (84.3%) of the patients were diagnosed with hypertrophic CM (HCM), 12 (11.7%) with dilated CM (DCM), and 4 (3.9%) with mixt-type CM. Of the patients, 60 (58.8%) had glycogen storage disease (GSD), 17 (16.6%) had lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), 11 (10.7%) had fatty acid oxidation disorders, 11 (10.7%) had mitochondrial disorders, and 3 (2.9%) had amino acid and organic acid metabolism disorders. Arrhythmia was detected in 24 patients (23.5%). Fifty-six patients received enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). The echocardiographic parameters of the Pompe patients improved significantly with ERT. The mean follow-up period was 60.9 ± 54.6 months. Thirty-eight (36.1%) of 95 patients with regular follow-up died. Cardiomyopathy type did not affect mortality. Conclusions: Increasingly, cardiac complications have been defined as IMDs. Evaluation should be made in terms of IMDs in unexplained CM and rhythm disorders. On the other hand, patients with certain IMDs should be regularly screened for cardiac complications.
SUKAN WARNA: MENGHIDUPKAN SPORTIFITAS DAN BUDAYA ISLAM MELAYU DI SEKOLAH SRITENGO WITTAYA, THAILAND
Authors: Azzumar Muhammad Azam , Rohim Abdul
Published: January 2024

The Celebration of Sukan Warna (Colorful Sports) at Sritengo Wittaya School is a successful effort in preserving culture, promoting the school, and strengthening relationships among students, teachers, and the local community. The event spans two days, with the first day marked by a vibrant parade of traditional Malay costumes. On the second day, various spirited physical competitions take place, complemented by several creative contests originating from Indonesia. The outcome is a triumphant celebration that fulfills its goals and serves as an inspiration for broader community engagement, fostering positive relations within the Muslim community in Thailand. This community engagement aims to investigate the role and significance of Sukan Warna as a means of reinforcing cultural identity at Sritengo Wittaya School in Narathiwat Province, Thailand. In this school environment, Sukan Warna serves not only as a competitive arena but also as a platform to celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage and traditions of the Muslim community in the region. The research methodology involves participatory observation, interviews with relevant stakeholders, and documentation of the Sukan Warna event held at the school. Through this approach, data regarding the series of activities, participant roles, and the impact of Sukan Warna on strengthening cultural identity are collected and analyzed. The findings of this community engagement reveal that Sukan Warna at Sritengo Wittaya School serves as a significant avenue for students to express, celebrate, and uphold the cultural heritage and traditions of the Muslim community in Narathiwat Province. This event not only strengthens social bonds among students but also nurtures a sense of pride in their cultural identity.
PENDAMPINGAN SISWA/I MUKHTARI VITTHAYA SCHOOL PADA PETERNAKAN PERKEMBANGBIAKAN INDUK LEBAH DI BANSUAN CHAONRONG CHOENGKHAO NARATHIWAT THAILAND
Authors: Rahmi Safarah Fauziah , Putra Aidil Syah
Published: January 2024

The "stingless" bee is a small insect that does not have a stinging device on its tongue, therefore this name is called the "stingless" bee. In beekeeping in general, beekeepers do not choose such types of flowers as other bees. So that the honey produced by beekeepers is a combination of various flowers and nectar of herbal plants to become quality water with a delicious sour taste. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge and understanding of Mukhtari Vitthaya School students in the process of breeding mother bees in Tambon Mari Abotok village, Amphoe Ra-Ngae, Narathiwat Province. This method of mentoring activities is carried out by applying direct assistance and observation on mother bee breeding farms until Mukhtari Vitthaya School students can understand well and correctly. That way, the results of this mentoring activity foster students' curiosity, so as to form a broader insight into the breeding of bee brood.
PEMBIMBINGAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PERSIAPAN KSN DAN KOMPETISI BIDANG MATEMATIKA LAINNYA DI MADRASAH ARIFAH
Authors: Mas'ud Syamsuddin
Published: January 2024

The community service activities carried out at Madrasah Arifah for the MTs level aim to enhance the quality of students in competing in the field of mathematics and improve the skills of mathematics teachers in providing guidance to their students. These activities are considered crucial, given that at the MTs level, there are at least two popular competitions, namely the National Science Competition (KSN) and the Madrasah Science Competition (KSM). To achieve these goals, guidance is provided to students involving their mathematics teachers. When students receive guidance, their mathematics teachers also participate in the same class to listen to the material and observe the guidance process. The involvement of teachers in guiding students is expected to contribute to the additional skills of teachers in guiding students. Students who participate in this mentoring program take part in KSN and KSM, achieving success up to the Provincial level in the KSM selection stage and not progressing to the Provincial level in the KSN.
PENGUATAN KOSAKATA BAHASA INGGRIS DAN AKHLAK ISLAMI MELALUI ISLAMIC STORYTELLING
Authors: Sarip Jhon , Qamariah Zaitun , Almadani Tiara Nur Fatimah , Nurrahmah Siti , Ayu Putriana Lestari
Published: January 2024

Periodic curriculum changes are a response to the dynamics of changing educational needs. These changes involve all levels of education, including primary schools. In the era of the Merdeka curriculum, English has been introduced since the primary school level, recognising the importance of developing children's linguistic skills early on. The approach used in this community service is Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). The service stages include observation, team building, preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The evaluation showed significant improvements in students' knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, speaking skills, story comprehension, and moral values during the story and translation sessions. In addition, this activity successfully increased students' active participation in English learning.
Gandhi’s Ecosophy
Authors: Mulia Pankojini ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2024

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is not just a name today but a philosophy, lifestyle, and A symbol of peace and harmony worldwide. Having clairvoyance regarding the dreadful consequences of modern technology and consumption patterns of his time, Gandhi said, “Nature has everything for Human beings’ needs, not for their greed.” Gandhi represents a culture of truth and non-violence. His ethical perfection is exemplary for us and generations to come. His philosophical and ethical transformation as an individual will also encourage generations, though his political life is criticized severely. The paper talks about environmental sustainability as the end, and the ecosophy of Gandhi is the means to achieve that while critically discussing a few models of sustainable development and their limitations. It also gives a narrative on the application of Gandhi’s fundamental virtues/philosophies in the context of ecosophy models as a. the philosophy of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence), b. the philosophy of Sarvodaya (welfare of all or Humanism), c. the philosophy of Swarajya (Village Economy), d. the philosophy of Aparigraha (Non-possession) and e. the philosophy of Trusteeship.
Affirmation—Another Name for the Art of Life
Authors: Dastooreh Kaveh ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2024

Our purpose in this paper is to argue how the idea of affirmation of life embodies the practice of the art of life. The yes-saying attitude towards life can provide an enormous support for the self-formation practices. Our attempt, then, consists of demonstrating the subjective character of the aesthetic marked by pleasure, and especially a new approach to the relationship between “I” and the other. We comprehend that this sort of life is individually relative or subjective. Meanwhile, there is a political reconfiguration of “I” and the other which ends in freedom. Politics becomes possible in a simultaneous caring for I and the other through the practices of self-constitution. In order to clarify our discussion further, this challenge is accompanied by a presentation of three real lives that are exemplary for us in the art of life; a way of being that stands for a political affirmation of life.
Reclaiming the Radical Imagination
Authors: Orr Joi R. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: January 2024

This paper presents an ethnographic study of The Black Church Food Security Network. The Network is a collective of churches, growers, and farmer’s markets creating an alternative church-to-table food distribution system. The Network is motivated by the radical imagination, a hope that defines liberation as Black communities reconnected to land. This study encourages scholars to reclaim the radical imagination of land-centered resistance movements like the Black Church Food Security Network. By doing so, ethicists are empowered to generate revolutionary social imaginaries that refuse the violences of racial capitalism and colonial imaginations.
Visions, Imagination, and Dreams in the Work of Ethics
Authors: Douglas Kelly Brown ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: January 2024

This essay addresses what is at the foundation of the US’s seemingly inherent “resistance” to racial justice and hence to Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream. This resistance is rooted in a moral imaginary corrupted by an epistemological gaze defined by whiteness and informed by anti-Blackness. For religious scholars, this means that we must adopt a preferential option for the knowledge and voices of those who historically have been granted little or no epistemic authority within our disciplines.
DETEKSI PERTUMBUHAN: PENGUKURAN TINGGI BADAN, BERAT BADAN DAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH PADA ANAK PRASEKOLAH
Authors: Aryani Atik , Azmi Lut Dika Daru , Widiyono Widiyono , Herawati Vitri Dyah , Indriyati Indriyati , Nurhayadi Nurhayadi , Wardaningtyas Aprilia Fifi , Pratama Louris Sam
Published: January 2024

Pemantauan tumbuh kembang anak usia prasekolah menjadi fase yang penting karena menentukan kualitas kesehatan, kesejahteraan, pembelajaran dan perilaku di masa mendatang. Pertumbuhan merupakan salah satu indikator kesehatan yang dapat ditemukan pada anak. Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak usia dini mengalami perubahan seiring dengan asupan gizi dan simulasi perkembangan yang diberikan. Oleh karena itu, pengukuran pertumbuhan dan deteksi perkembangan pada anak usia dini perlu dilakukan. Pengukuran berat badan dan tinggi badan akan memberikan penilaian atau gambaran masalah status gizi pada anak.

Hasil pengukuran tinggi badan dan berat badan diperoleh hasil penilaian status gizi menurut IMT/U. Hasil penilaian menunjukkan sebanyak 24 anak (63,16%) memiliki status gizi baik, namun terdapat 11 anak (28,95%) memiliki gizi kurang dan 3 anak (7,89%) memiliki gizi lebih.  Pengukuran tinggi badan dan berat badan berjalan lancar dan semua peserta kooperatif dalam mengikuti kegiatan
Pemberdayaan Kader Kesehatan Dalam Upaya Pencegahan Penyakit Tidak Menular Melalui Germas Dan Cerdik
Authors: Sugiyarto
Published: January 2024

Penyakit tidak menular (PTM) menjadi penyebab kematian tertinggi di dunia. PTM dewasa ini mulai banyak dialami oleh masyarakat, salah   satunya   diakibatkan   karena   masih   rendahnya   kesadaran   masyarakat   untuk menerapkan  pola  hidup  sehat  dan  pentingnya  untuk  melakukan  pemeriksaan  kesehatan secara rutin. Upaya nasional yang digagas pemerintah melalui kementerian Kesehatan untuk menekan laju pertumbuhan jumlah  penderita  PTM  di  Indonesia  adalah  dengan  Prgogram GERMAS dan CERDIK. Tujuan dari pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk melakukan sosialisasi terkait upaya pencegahan PTM melalui GERMAS dan CERDIK pada kader kesehatan Desa Wonokerto Kecamatan Wonogiri.  Kegiatan pengabmas yang dilakukan dengan penyuluhan kesehatan dengan metode ceramah dan menggunakan media leaflet. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatnya pengetahuan kader kesehatan tentang pencegahan PTM yang dibuktikan dengan kader kesehatan dapat menjawab pertanyaan seputar pencegahan PTM melalui evaluasi yang diberikan. Sedangkan hasil dari kegiatan diskusi adalah kader kesehatan akan meneruskan informasi yang diperoleh, serta menyampaikannya kepada masyarakat pada kegiatan perkumpulan masyarakat seperti kumpulan warga dan posyandu Lansia
Peningkatan Kompetensi Akuntansi Melalui Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Pada Smartphone
Authors: Susilawati Susi , Samukri  , Saleh Ridwan , Yuli Rama , Suryaningsih Maria , Pratami Shalsa Dita , Suwandi Lisa Fitria
Published: January 2024

The need for the Internet is not only as a medium for entertainment or viewing but also for many others, including helping to prepare financial performance reports for business activities. Therefore, there is a need for understanding and knowledge for the public, especially young people who are learning to do business, so they no longer think that software or applications for financial reporting must be obtained difficultly and expensively. Still, it can also be obtained through other means like a smartphone at a low cost or even free. The method used in implementing community service is training through presentations delivered by community service team presenters, and practice using applications via smartphone. The discussion presented is 1) the history of the accounting recording process up to the use of applications available on computers or smartphones, and 2) introducing the application and providing training on accounting recording through the SIAPIK application. With this training, it is hoped that Binar High School students can increase their knowledge and competence in using simple accounting applications based on Android (via Playstore) and IOS.
Penyuluhan Proses Sertifikasi Halal Pada Pelaku UMKM Kota Metro
Authors: Mardiantari Ani , Dwilestari Ita , Ibrahim Maulana Malik
Published: January 2024

People's behavior when buying products is sometimes only based on orientation towards the product they like. In line with the implementation of the Halal Product Guarantee Law Number 33 of 2014, one of the articles of which states that all products, whether originating from animal, plant or raw materials produced through chemical processes, must be certified halal, the halal awareness of these products is increasing. the presence or absence of non-halal components is absolutely necessary. Therefore, it is very necessary to provide education about the halal certification process through community service programs. The aim of this counseling is to provide knowledge and understanding to participants about the importance of halal certification for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), provide insight into the influence of halal certification on product buyer satisfaction and create a sense of security for consumers so that this is expected to motivate participants who owning a business, carrying out halal certification for its products is also increasing, as well as developing experience regarding the process of submitting a halal certification process to LPPOM MUI.
Male involvement in birth preparedness through health Facility community dialogue in kajiado county- Kenya
Authors:   Department of Community and Reproductive health-nursing School Kenyatta University, n. Mutsi Hellen , Kabue priscilla n. , Ngatia Justus w. ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, school of medicine kenyatta university
Published: January 2024

Birth preparedness enables families to prepare for pregnancy thus increasing the uptake of antenatal care, skilled birthing, and postnatal care, enhancing readiness to handle pregnancy complications and first delays experienced in seeking obstetric care. Male partners influence maternal health outcomes due to their financial power and cultural endowment. Health facility community dialogue through maternity open days provides a platform for pregnant mothers, and their families/ community to interact with health care providers, visit maternity units, demystify birthing practices, and mitigate any fears/misconceptions/ myths about the birthing process thus empowering them on their reproductive health rights. Kenya has limited data on male involvement in birth preparedness through health facility community dialogue/maternity open days. The study objectives were to explore health system factors and nomadic cultural community factors that influence male involvement in birth preparedness through health facility community dialogue. Data was collected through structured guided interviews for focused group discussions on eighteen participants and two community health volunteers as key information informants. Health system factors that influence birth preparedness were; infrastructure: space, confidentiality, privacy, adequacy of beds/beddings, cleanliness, hot beverage/showers after birth, waiting time, and health care provider attitude. Nomadic cultural community factors were value-belief. The study showed the above factors hindered male involvement in birth preparedness.The county government of Kajiado to come up with health facility community dialogue forums on birth preparedness through open maternity days by having an annual budget.
Changing Perspective of Autopsy in The Modern Era and its Replacement by Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   Department of Life Sciences, School of sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru-Karnataka, INDIA, 560029., Chauhan Dr. Amit , R Varsha , V Shradha , C S Sreya , Jose Clince , Gopi Reshma ,   Department of Life Sciences, School of sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru-Karnataka, INDIA, 560029.
Published: January 2024

Autopsy has been a critical tool in the medical field to determine the probable cause of death for centuries. It involves a thorough examination of the dead body and underlying medical conditions that has led to the death. Traditional autopsy involves a manual examination of the body by a pathologist. The pathologist examines the organs, tissues, and bodily fluids for any abnormalities or signs of disease. This process can be time-consuming and often requires a high level of expertise. It has possibilities to minor errors in observations such as pathological conditions, minor fractures, trace evidence and affected areas due to poison. Determination of time since death is crucial in forensic medicine yet it is performed through bio markers like LDH, pH, triglyceride, cholesterol, sodium, and potassium.
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Authors:   Chairman Central Specialist Committee Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, Vice Chairman CESR Committee, Royal College of Paediatrics Ex-Chairman Regional Consultant Committee BMA, Recent Chairman Regional Council British Medical Association, Barnsley Foundation Hospital, United Kingdom., Gupta Dr. Rajeev
Published: January 2024

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of childhood blindness worldwide (1), particularly in low-resource settings. The factors that increase the risk of ROP include sepsis, birth weight, oxygen requirement, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion etc [2, 3]. ROP affects retinal vascular and capillary proliferation affecting premature infants undergoing oxygen therapy (4). We present the case of a 28-week gestational age premature infant who developed severe ROP and was successfully managed with laser therapy. Regular monitoring, early identification, and early intervention are crucial factors in the management of ROP (5).
Investigation of Protein Food Waste and Related Costs in Nutrition Unit Within Private Brazilian School
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, The Chair of Pharmaceutical Biology, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, Injac Rade , da Silva Rego Ludvick , da Silva Caio Bisaggio ,   Brazilian Institute of Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Nutrition, Av. das Américas, 2603 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22631-002, Brasil
Published: January 2024

Rest-intake is the amount of food that returns in the plates of the diners. The daily recording and evaluation of the quantity is important to define strategies to reduce waste, increase productivity and sustainability of the food and nutrition unit (FNU). Study carried out at a private school in the city of Rio de Janeiro, 500 lunches are served daily for students/employees, always with two protein options. Data collection took place for 20 days, in August and September/ 2019 and only the amounts of the rest of the protein intake were considered. For comparison and improvement confirmation, data from previous period was used when buffet was unlimited for all food including proteins. In the total of 1,565 kg of food served there was a rest of 58.64 kg, which is equivalent to 451 meals monthly. On average, the FNU had a percentage of waste close to 14% during unlimited buffet, which was improve to a waste level at 3.75%. The new waste outcome of the FNU is within what the literature data considers optimal, with remark that data collected are only for protein. It would be necessary to analyze all the rest-intake to determine with accuracy, but the wasted amount of protein, the most expensive input of preparations, indicates that the waste is higher than the ideal. From unlimited to limited buffet option, huge improvement in protein waste management was shown (ca. 10%), however, with some additional modifications including amount of chicken per portion as well as presents of chicken and beef as most liked proteins, would potentially further improve, and reduce protein waste.
To evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Indian patients with COVID-19
Authors:   Indubhai Patel College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, Dharmaj-388430, Gujarat, India., Galani Varsha J. , Patel Niten ,   Indubhai Patel College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, Dharmaj-388430, Gujarat, India.
Published: January 2024

The Corona virus pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has infected more than 108 million people in over 150 countries. The vigilance around physical distancing, wearing masks, public health interventions, and social gatherings has eased off, and some countries have been hit by secondand third waves due to their hasty easing off of spatial distancing measures. COVID-19 causes symptoms range from mild to life threatening conditions. Prolonged and sustain symptoms due to COVID-19 are observed not only in high-risk population such as elder patients and individuals with comorbid conditions but also in young adults and individual with no or less chronic disease. People with post COVID-19 are experiencing general symptoms (Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life, post-exertional malaise, fever), respiratory and heart symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, fast-beating or pounding heart), neurological symptoms (brain fog, headache, sleep problems, dizziness, pins-and-needles feelings, change in smell or taste, depression or anxiety), digestive symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal pain), joint or muscle pain, rash and changes in menstrual cycles. Chances of multiple organ failure is observed in patients with respiratory symptoms like, interstitial pneumonia and respiratory distress syndrome.
Overview of CRISPR-Cas9 technologies and its application in crop improvement
Authors:   CSIR – Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Post Office Box 7, Bunso, Ghana, M.N Bissah. , K Ochar. , D.A Kotey. ,   CSIR – Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, Post Office Box 7, Bunso, Ghana, E Guiderdoni. ,   CIRAD, AGAP institute, Avenue Agropolis, BP 5035, 34398 Montpellier, France., M.D Asante. , M.D Quain. , P Ribeiro. ,   CSIR – Crops Resources Research Institute, P. O Box 3785 Fumesua, Kumasi - Ghana, K Egbadzor. ,   Ho Technical University, Ho, Ghana
Published: January 2024

Genome editing offers a range of solutions for more efficient development of crops that are productive, adapted to stresses, climate-resilient, and less dependent on agro-inputs. Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)–CRISPR-associated protein (Cas9) technology is the current dominant tool used for genome editing. Originally, a Cas9 nuclease was employed to induce a double-strand break in its target site, causing the deletion of a few base pairs, inversion and gene integration to deliver desired changes in organisms. Aside from the primary nuclease activity (knock-in/out), a Base editor system, Gene priming and Cargo chauffeuring activities have been reported to deliver functionalities to specific regions in the DNA such as regulating transcription and fluorescence DNA for visualizing and understanding biological systems. Limitations of the scope of Cas9 activity were also eliminated by the recent development of more Cas9 orthologues (Cpf1-RR and Cpf1-RVR). Cas9 together with the advent of novel base editing tools that enable precise genome modifications and DNA-free genome editing via ribonucleoproteins demonstrate significant promise in the development of future crop improvement strategies. However, large-scale adoption of CRISPR/CAS will require optimizing strategies while accounting for costs, ease of implementation, and potential impacts on production gains. This review focuses on CRISPR application in plants, advances in CRISPR technology, regulations that may disadvantage scientists, resources for the smooth application of CRISPR and the preparedness of Africa to benefit from CRISPR technology.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Children and Adults: Similarities and Differences
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, St. Franziskus-Hospital, Köln, Germany, Doberauer Claus , Schneider Greta ,   Practice for Pediatric and Youth Medicine, Bad Windsheim, Germany, Lehrnbecher Thomas ,   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Published: January 2024

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is an uncommon hematological condition affecting children and adults. It is distinguished by neoplastic infiltration of myeloid dendritic cells and an inflammatory response. Any organ can become dysfunctional as a result of tissue destruction and fibrosis. In almost all cases, activating mutations in the MAPK signal transduction pathway have been found. The earlier these mutations appear during myeloid differentiation, the more severe the disease. The skeleton, skin, and pituitary gland are most typically afflicted in children, but the liver, spleen, and hematopoietic system may also be involved, associated with a worse outcome. In adults, manifestations are most commonly observed in the skeleton, lungs, skin, and in the pituitary region. The course of the disease might range from spontaneous remission to persistent relapse. A histological examination is required to get a definitive diagnosis. In youngsters, where therapeutic surgery and radiation are mostly obsolete, medical therapy is the treatment of choice. Chemotherapy is used when special risk lesions are involved or when children have multifocal skeletal involvement and multisystem disease. In adults, however, local treatments are sufficient in unifocal lesions, and supportive therapy with bisphosphonate is suitable for multifocal bone involvement. Systemic therapy is administered only in patients with multisystem disease and treatment-refractory or quickly reoccurring disease activity. Aside from cytostatics, targeted inhibitors of gene mutations are now accessible for this purpose. While most patients survive, chronic recurrent episodes and late sequelae are the main issues.
Does Cancer have a benefit? Your immune system might think so.
Authors:   Independent Scientific Investigator, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, Claras John
Published: January 2024

Cancer has been present in species for over 240 million years. Most modern-day species get cancer. Perhaps there are benefits to cancer that your immune system has identified that we have overlooked. If cancer had no benefit, wouldn’t it have been deselected from the genome by now? In our industrial society wherecalories are abundantcancers are more closely linked to metabolicsyndrome and chronicinflammation. Perhaps cancer is an ancient “Pragmatic Switch to Combat Metabolic Syndrome”? Cancer might exist to convertlarge amounts of glucose to lactate and protect the organs from excess glucosewhile limiting exposure to toxic oxygen- Warburg Effect.
Pregnancy completed on A uterus pseudo unicorn: To about of one case
Authors:   Hospital de maternité et de santé reproductrice les orangers, Maternity centre in Rabat, Morocco., Allae eddine Bouchaib , imane Chanaa , Alami hassan , Bezad Rachid ,   Hospital de maternité et de santé reproductrice les orangers, Maternity centre in Rabat, Morocco.
Published: January 2024

The incidence of uterine malformations is estimated in the general population between 0.1 and 3%. The occurrence of pregnancy in case of Uterine malformation is a potentially high obstetrical risk situation. We describe a rare case of a pregnancy carried to term on a pseudo unicorn uterus diagnosed during an infertility assessment with rudimentary horn resection by laparoscopy, preventing thus the major risk of uterine rupture. The evolution was favorable until 37 WA when the patient was scheduled for caesarean section prophylactic.
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
Authors:   Nephrology Department, BP - A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, Martinez Tania Leme da Rocha , Gasparoto André Luis Valera ,   Intensive Care Unit, BP - A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, Margeotto Ana Paula Pantoja , Bellincanta Fakhouri Tereza Luiza , Saldanha Anita L R ,   Nephrology Department, BP - A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Published: January 2024

Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome is a severe and very rare metabolic disease characterized by chylomicronemia associated with recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and/or pancreatitis. The worldwide estimate is that Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome occurs in one for every 500,000 to 1,000,000 people. It often manifests in childhood or adolescence and has been described in all ethnicities, with higher prevalence in some geographic areas, such as Quebec, due to the founder effect. Male patient, 40 years old, accountant, married, father of two daughters (1 and 4 years). Since the age of four, he knows how to have very high triglyceride values by warning from the laboratory. Genetic analysis confirmed deficiency of lipoprotein lipase. Pediatricians recommended the dietary and exercise lifestyle. As a teenager, he had pancreatitis when triglyceride levels reached 5,000 mg/dL. The patient does not present cardiovascular risk factors. We were wanted about three years ago when a second sister with the same condition died. It is noteworthy that his parents are first cousins. After therapeutic trials, little benefit was noticed. In association with the direction of hematology, we began to prescribe weekly and later biweekly dialysis. Since the emergence of volanesorsena, we have been prescribing it. Although its use in this patient is recent, six months, the results showed an important and significant reduction.
Chemotherapy Patients' Pain Levels and Their Ability to Perform Activities of Daily Living (Adl)
Authors: Merbawani Raras
Published: January 2024

Chemotherapy induces pain in individuals with cancer, leading to various physical consequences such as fatigue, reduced appetite, vomiting, and compromised muscle strength. As a consequence of this effect, activities of daily living (ADL) are disrupted. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between pain intensity and capacity to perform activities of daily living (ADL) among chemotherapy patients in the Bangil Pasuruan Regional Hospital's Chemotherapy Room. This study employs a correlational design and a cross-sectional methodology. All 31 chemotherapy patients in the Chemotherapy Room at Bangil Pasuruan Regional Hospital comprised the population of this investigation. Utilizing consecutive sampling, a sample of twenty-three individuals was collected between April 15 and May 15, 2023. The investigation utilized the Barthel index and numeric pain scale as its instruments. For data analysis, the Spearman Rho Test was utilized. 18 respondents (78.3%) reported experiencing moderate discomfort, and the majority of respondents (15 respondents, or 65.2%) reported having mild ADL abilities, according to the findings of the study. The Spearman test yielded a p-value of 0.0 and a correlation coefficient of 0.722; therefore, H 1 is accepted. This indicates that there is a significant relationship between the intensity of pain and the ability of chemotherapy patients to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in the Chemotherapy Room at Bangil Pasuruan Regional Hospital. Specifically, as the intensity of the pain increases, so does the degree of dependence of the patients on ADL. A decrease in muscle strength brought on by pain diminishes the ability to perform ADLs. It is the responsibility of hospital nurses to assist chemotherapy patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and to instruct them in non-pharmaceutical relaxation and distraction techniques to alleviate discomfort.
Application of Teachers' Creative Pedagogical Learning Approaches to Optimize Students' Interest in Learning at MAN Insan Intellectuals, Palu City
Authors: Kalena Diana Anggriani Kalena , Sunarto Amus  , Dhevy Puswiartika
Published: January 2024

The role of the teacher is in providing varied activity choices, it is hoped that the goal will be interest in learning. The first problem formulation of this research is: How is the description of students' interest in learning before implementing the creative pedagogical approach at MAN Insan Scholar, Palu City, How can the implementation of the creative pedagogical learning approach optimize students' interest in learning at MAN Insan Scholar, Palu City, What is the description of students' interest in learning after implementing the approach? creative pedagogy at MAN Insan Scholar Palu City. Is the application of a creative pedagogical approach effective in optimizing student interest in learning at MAN Insan Scholar Palu City. The aim of this research is that the implementation of a creative pedagogical learning approach can optimize students' interest in learning at MAN Insan Intellectuals, Palu City. The research method is a quantitative approach because it is used to solve the problems faced and is carried out carefully and systematically, and the data collected is in the form of a series or collection of numbers. Based on the results of the hypothesis, it shows that Sig .( 2-tailed) < 0.05, namely 0.000 < 0.05, then the hypothesis is accepted, because Sig.(2-tailed) is below 0.05. So it can be concluded that there is an influence of using a creative pedagogical learning approach on the learning outcomes of Civics class XI students at MAN Insan Scholar, Palu City.
The Effectiveness of Jigsaw Method in Learning Moral Creed at Al - Amri Integrated Islamic High School Probolinggo
Authors: Nur Kholila  , Rahma El Yunusiah  , Khadavi Jadid
Published: January 2024

The Jigsaw method applied to learning Aqidah Akhlak is an effective alternative method in improving students' understanding and social skills. This research involved students at the al-Amri Integrated Islamic High School as research subjects. This research aims to show the effectiveness of the Jigsaw method in learning Aqidah Akhlak at the Al-Amri Probolinggo Integrated Islamic High School. Data was collected through academic tests, observations and questionnaires. The results of this research confirm the effectiveness of the Jigsaw method in increasing students' understanding of Aqidah Akhlak. This helps teachers and schools in developing effective learning methods in the subject of Aqidah Akhlak. The Jigsaw method is very effective in improving students' social skills through the process of collaborating with other group members to understand and present material. In addition, the Jigsaw method can help students develop interpersonal communication skills