bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Impact of Socio-Demographic, Health, and Political Factors on COVID-19 Vaccination Attitudes
Authors: MD. Ekramul Islam Novel  , Malay Sarkar  , Aisharyja Roy Puja
Published: March 2024

This study examines the influence of socio-demographic, health, and political factors on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination during 2021-2022. Utilizing data from the General Social Survey (GSS), the research explores the relationships between COVID-19 vaccination status and variables such as confidence in medicine, political views, general health condition, income, education level, and marital status. The analysis employs logistic regression models and Chi-Square tests to assess these relationships. Key findings indicate that higher income and education levels, as well as more liberal political views, are positively associated with vaccination uptake. In contrast, marital status presents a more complex picture, suggesting further exploration is needed. The study highlights the multifaceted nature of vaccination decisions and underscores the importance of tailored public health strategies that address the specific needs and concerns of different demographic groups. The research also acknowledges challenges and limitations, including issues related to causality, confounding factors, data quality, generalizability, response bias, and multicollinearity. Overall, the study contributes valuable insights for policymakers and public health practitioners aiming to enhance vaccination campaigns and policies.
Endo-Parasites of some Fresh Water Fish in Zobe Dam, Dutsin-Ma, Kastina State
Authors: Eberemu N. C. , Buah J. D. , Leo J. K.
Published: March 2024

Parasites of fish, either external or internal constitute one of the major problems to fish health and also a great concern; since they often cause disease conditions in fish which can also be transferred to man, The study is aimed to identify the endo-parasites of some fresh water fish in Zobe dam Dutsin-Ma, Kastina State. A total of 180 fish were collected from 3 different fish species. The collected Fish samples were transported in a cool bucket containing ice flex to the Biology laboratory. The fishes were weighed and placed on a dissecting tray for proper dissection in order to reveal the internal organs. They were centrifuge and the content was place on a slide for microscopic examination. The total number of the parasite based on class were 37 and varies according to the fish species. Oreochromis. niloticus and Clarias. garienpinus had the highest number of parasites with a total of 15 and 12 respectively while Bargus bayard had the lowest parasite load with 10 parasites. The highest mean fish weight recorded in this study is 0.21kg with percentage infection of 40%. The sizes of the fish species are all within the range of 9–38cm, the longest fish has size range of 1 to 38 with percentage infection of 40%. This result therefore suggests that there were various fish parasites from fish sample collected from Zobe dam and fish should be properly cooked or smoked before consumption to avoid health risk due to some these parasites.
Calibration of Hypoplastic Parameters – Two Different Aspects
Authors: Mosallaei Amir , Mahler András
Published: March 2024

Numerical modeling serves as a widely utilized method for addressing geotechnical concerns. A pivotal aspect of this modeling process is the accurate characterization of material behavior. The connection between stress and strain tensors within soil is explicated by the soil constitutive equation, which is reliant on factors like soil type and deformation circumstances. One notable model is hypoplasticity, which has been in use for more than three decades. This research aims to calibrate the hypoplastic parameters for Danube sand using the SoilTest Module of PLAXIS. The constitutive hypoplastic model for Danube sand was fine-tuned through a series of numerical simulations. The parameter calibration occurred twice: initially according to 5 cycles of hysteresis loop of stress–strain diagram of cyclic triaxial testing, and then subsequently in accordance with strain trends observed after ten thousand cycles. A comparison was drawn between parameters determined from the overall strain trends and those calibrated based on the five cycles. The findings indicate that while the model calibrated during a specific segment of testing can accurately predict strain values during compression and extension, it falls short in forecasting the accumulated settlement following prolonged cyclic loading. This suggests the model’s limited capability in anticipating long-term cyclic load effects on settlement behavior.
Stroke without cerebral arteriopathy in sickle cell disease children: causes and treatment
Authors: Linguet Sarah Liane , Verlhac Suzanne , Missud Florence , Holvoet-Vermaut Laurent , Brousse Valentine , Ithier Ghislaine , Ntorkou Alexandra , Lesprit Emmanuelle , Benkerrou Malika , Kossorotoff Manoëlle , Koehl Berengere
Published: March 2024

Cerebral arteriopathy (CA) in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) is classically described as chronic stenosis of arteries in the anterior brain circulation, leading to ischemic stroke. Some studies have, however, reported strokes in children with SCD but without CA. In order to better understand the etiology and risk factors of these strokes, we retrospectively analyzed ischemic strokes occurring in a large cohort of children over a 13-year period. Between 2007 and 2020, 25 of 1,500 children with SCD had an ischemic stroke in our center. Among them, 13 (52%) had CA, described as anatomical arterial stenosis, while 12 (48%) did not. Patients with stroke without CA were older than patients with stroke attributed to SCD-CA (9.0 years old vs. 3.6 years old; P=0.008), and more frequently had SC genotype (25% vs. 0%, respectively). Their strokes more frequently involved the posterior circulation, with cerebellar involvement in 42%. Retained stroke etiologies in patients without typical SCD-related CA were reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, cerebral fat embolism, arterial thrombosis or thromboembolism, hyperviscosity, vasculitis in a context of infectious meningo-encephalitis, and severe hemodynamic failure. No recurrence was observed in the 24 months following stroke, even though 67% of the patients in this group were no longer receiving exchange transfusions. In conclusion, in a cohort of pediatric SCD patients with an efficient stroke screening strategy, half of the ischemic strokes that occurred were related to causes other than CA. They affected a different population of SCD children and systematic long-term transfusion programs may not be necessary in these cases.
Pattern of Lightning Related Injuries to Human in Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Nasrin , Mawla Md Rosaidul , Choudhury Rafaat , Farhana Nasreen , Farhana Khan Nishat , Rahman Md Foyzur
Published: March 2024

Introduction: In recent past, the incident of lightning strikes and related injuries has increased significantly which is the detrimental consequence of climate change. Therefore, it is recognized as one of the cause of weather related death in Bangladesh.
Objective: To present the pattern of lightning related injuries in Bangladesh.
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study carried out on September 2021 among 40 people who were victim of lightning on the way to attend a wedding reception in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on 4 August 2021. Detail information was received from one relative of each 16 deceased family and 24 survivors. Further, data were collected from the doctors and nurses of Chapainawabganj Government Hospital
Results: In addition to the two fatalities on the route to the hospital, 14 individuals died on the spot. Further, among 24 survivors, 16 people survived with moderate and rest 8 survivors had mild injuries. 45% lightning victims were dead and 35% were survived with major injuries by lightning and 20% victims survived with minor injuries. Majority (35%) of death were due to direct strike which is followed by ground strike (30%). Injury to nervous and cardiovascular system is the usual site of injury for human organ where percentage of injury is 35% and 30% respectively. The victims remain admitted to hospital in varying range and survivors had multiple symptoms of minor injuries. Among them, majority victims (9 people) 40.91% left hospital after initial observation.
Conclusion: Lightning kills few hundred and injures several thousand people in our country every year. However, lightning survivors should be taken to hospital for further investigation and treatment. Field management is very important for a patient to survive. For this, lightning education will immensely help not only to minimize the death cases but also help them to manage the lightning victims on the spot.
JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 19, No 1 (June) 2023:18-21
Ảnh hưởng của đầu tư nước ngoài, công nghiệp hóa, tài nguyên và đổi mới công nghệ đến tăng trưởng kinh tế ở Việt Nam
Authors: Trần Văn Hưng
Published: March 2024

Nghiên cứu này nhằm đánh giá tác động của FDI, đổi mới công nghệ (TEC), tài nguyên thiên nhiên (NAR), công nghiệp hóa (IDV) đến tăng trưởng kinh tế (GDP) tại Việt Nam giai đoạn 1986-2022. Để ước lượng mối quan hệ phức tạp này, mô hình hồi qui phân vị và kiểm định nhân quả quang phổ được sử dụng nhằm phân tích tác động của các biến độc lập lên biến phụ thuộc trên các điều kiện kinh tế và tần số khác nhau. Kết quả cho thấy, phần lớn phân vị của các biến nghiên cứu, FDI, TEC, NAR, IDV tác động dương đến tăng trưởng kinh tế tại Việt Nam. Hơn nữa, kiểm định nhân quả Granger cũng cho rằng tồn tại mối quan hệ hai chiều giữa các biến nghiên cứu trên các tần số khác nhau. Kết quả này cung cấp thông tin hữu ích cho nhà chính sách hoạch định chiến lược ngắn hạn và dài hạn nhằm đạt phát triển kinh tế ổn định.
Penggunaan Aplikasi Virtual Private Network (VPN) Point To Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Dalam Mengakses Situs Terblokir
Authors: Andini Marisa Dika , Amirullah Muhamad , Muchtar Helitha Novianty
Published: March 2024

The discovery of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) makes it easy to access the internet wherever and whenever. Many service providers see the advantages of VPN being commercially usable, VPNs are very vulnerable to hacker attacks, cracking that supports data or information from VPN application users, this research offers to provide information about VPN security Point to Point Tunneling protocol (PPTP) and whether the VPN security system has been licensed and is in accordance with applicable law or not. This research is normative juridical. By using analytical descriptive analysis, this research provides facts about VPN security point to point tunneling protocol (PPTP) in accessing blocked sites, discussed with the Electronic Transaction Information Act. Keywords: Virtual Private Network (VPN), point to point tunneling protocol (PPTP), Blocked Site,  Penemuan Virtual Private Network (VPN) memberi kemudahan untuk mengakses internet dimanapun dan kapanpun. Banyak penyedia layanan melihat keuntungan bahwa VPN ini bisa digunakan gratis secara komersial, VPN sangat rentan dari serangan hacker, cracking yang mampu mencuri data atau informasi dari pengguna aplikasi VPN, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi mengenai keamanan VPN Point to Point Tunneling protocol (PPTP) dan apakah sistem keamanan VPN tersebut sudah mendapatkan perizinan dan sesuai dengan Undang-Undang yang berlaku atau tidak. Penelitian ini bersifat yuridis normatif. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif analitis, Penelitian ini memberikan fakta-fakta mengenai keamanan VPN point to point tunneling protocol (PPTP) dalam mengakses situs terblokir, dikaitkan dengan Undang-undang Informasi Transaksi Elektronik. Kata kunci: Virtual Private Network (VPN), point to point tunneling protocol (PPTP), Situs Terblokir.
Reevaluasi Penyelesaian Sengketa Perbankan Melalui Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen
Authors: Pratama Radhyca Nanda , Yanto Solehudin Akbar Fitri , Astanti Dilla Nurfiana
Published: March 2024

The establishment of LAPS in the banking financial services sector in accordance with the mandate of the UU OJK as an institution that has authority in the settlement of consumer disputes outside the court (non-litigation) through the units of financial service institutions contained in the list of alternative Dispute Resolution Institutions established by the OJK. Before the establishment of LAPS, dispute resolution outside the court was conducted through BPSK which had the authority as stipulated in the UUPK. However, the existence of the same authority as the institution for resolving disputes outside the court between BPSK and LAPS raises legal uncertainty. The purpose of this study is to analyze the dispute resolution of financial services institutions in the banking sector after and before LAPS was formed and enacted. The method used in this study is a normative legal research method using a research approach, statue approach and a conceptual approach. The results of this study are the choice of financial services sector consumer dispute resolution forums constituting consumer rights based on consumer protection laws. The existence of LAPS is the implementing regulation of the UU OJK so that consumers can choose to settle disputes through the LAPS financial services sector without prejudice to the settlement of consumer disputes outside the court stipulated in the UUPK. Keywords: Dispute; Bangking; LAPS. Pembentukan LAPS sektor jasa keuangan perbankan sesuai dengan amanat UU OJK sebagai lembaga yang memiliki kewenangan dalam penyelesaian sengketa konsumen di luar pengadilan (non-litigasi) melalui unit-unit lembaga jasa keuangan yang termuat dalam daftar Lembaga Alternatif Penyelesaian sengketa yang ditetapkan oleh OJK. Sebelum hadirnya LAPS, penyelesaian sengketa di luar pengadilan dilakukan melalui BPSK yang memiliki kewenangan sebagaimana ditetapkan dalam UUPK. Namun, adanya kewenangan yang sama sebagai lembaga penyelesaian sengketa di luar pengadilan antara BPSK dengan LAPS menimbulkan ketidakpastian hukum. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis penyelesaian sengketa lembaga jasa keuangan sektor perbankan sesudah dan sebelum dibentuk dan ditetapkannya LAPS. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian, pendeketan perundang-undangan (statute approach) dan pendekatan konsep (conceptual approach). Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pilihan forum penyelesaian sengketa konsumen sektor jasa keuangan merupakan hak konsumen berdasarkan hukum perlindungan konsumen. Keberadaan LAPS merupakan peraturan pelaksana dari UU OJK sehingga konsumen dapat memilih untuk menyelesaikan sengketa melalui LAPS sektor jasa keuangan dengan tidak mengesampingkan penyelesaian sengketa konsumen di luar pengadilan yang diatur dalam UUPKKata kunci: Sengketa; Perbankan; LAPS.
Kebijakan Hukum Pidana Dalam Upaya Penanggulangan Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang Yang Dilakukan Oleh Korporasi
Authors: Pradityo Randy , Tri Mayasari Riri
Published: March 2024

Criminal law policy in the effort to combat crime has 2 (two) main means, namely penal and non-penal. The penal policy is formulated in the regulation to eradicate money laundering. In this provision, the corporation has the same responsibility as individuals (natuur person). Corporations that are suspected of committing the crime of money laundering must first be proven whether the act classified as money laundering was carried out by an individual or on behalf of the management or corporation so that it can be sanctioned according to their respective qualifications. Another problem is that the imposition of imprisonment in lieu of fines in this regulation does not include an explanation regarding the calculation of confiscated corporate assets as a reason for reducing imprisonment in lieu of fines. Therefore, the policy for formulating corporate responsibility should be made by taking into account the extent to which the corporation moves in money laundering crimes, taking into account the consequences of these crimes. In addition, the corporate responsibility formulation policy must comply with the general provisions in the Criminal Code as the main guideline.Keywords: Policy; Criminal Law; Money Laundering; Corporation; Kebijakan hukum pidana dalam upaya penanggulangan kejahatan memiliki 2 (dua) sarana utama, yakni penal dan non-penal. Kebijakan penal dirumuskan dalam regulasi pemberantasan tindak pidana pencucian uang. Didalam ketentuan tersebut, korporasi memiliki pertanggungjawaban yang sama dengan individu (natuur person). Korporasi yang diduga melakukan tindak pidana pencucian uang harus terlebih dahulu dibuktikan apakah perbuatan yang tergolong pencucian uang tersebut dilakukan oleh individu secara pribadi ataukah mengatasnamakan pengurus atau korporasi sehingga dapat dijatuhkan sanksi sesuai dengan kualifikasinya masing-masing. Problem lainnya adalah penjatuhan pidana kurungan pengganti denda dalam regulasi ini tidak mencantumkan penjelasan mengenai perhitungan kekayaan korporasi yang dirampas sebagai alasan pengurangan pidana kurungan pengganti denda. Maka dari itu, kebijakan perumusan pertanggungjawaban korporasi hendaknya dibuat dengan memperhatikan sejauh mana pergerakan korporasi dalam kejahatan pencucian uang, dengan mempertimbangkan akibat yang ditimbulkan dari kejahatan tersebut. Selain itu, kebijakan perumusan pertanggungjawaban korporasi haruslah berkesesuaian dengan ketentuan umum dalam KUHP sebagai pedoman utamanya.Kata Kunci: Kebijakan; Hukum Pidana; Pencucian Uang; Korporasi;
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN NEGARA TERHADAP KERUGIAN YANG DI ALAMI OLEH BADAN PENYELENGGARAAN JAMINAN SOSIAL
Authors: Cahyandari Dewi , Chandra Jeremya
Published: March 2024

Jaminan sosial merupakan sebuah bentuk perlindungan sosial yang diselenggarakan oleh negara Republik Indonesia  guna menjamin warga negaranya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup dasar yang layak sebagaimana yang terdapat dalam Pasal 22 Deklarasi Universal Hak-Hak Asasi Manusia. BPJS dibentuk untuk dapat memfasilitasi jaminan sosial untuk masyarakat. Namun, kerugian yang dialami oleh BPJS membuat pemerintah secara terus menerus menyuntikan modal kepada BPJS. Beberapa waktu lalu, pemerintah sempat menaikkan iuran BPJS yang banyak memancing gelombang protes dari masyarakat karena kenaikan iuran tersebut diperkirakan di lakukan untuk menutup kerugianyang di alami oleh BPJS. Oleh karenanya dalam tulisan ini penulis mengambil rumusan masalah apakah kerugian yang dialami oleh BPJS masuk dalam kategori kerugian negara? Dan apakah negara harus bertanggung jawab terhadap kerugian yang dialami oleh Badan penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS). Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah yuridis normatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan perundang-undangan.     Jika melihat unsur-unsur dari kerugian negara maka kerugian yang di alami BPJS bukanlah kerugian negara, namun pada kenyataanya negara masih saja menyuntikkan modal kepada BPJS.
EVALUASI PERAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM UPAYA MENGURANGI SAMPAH PLASTIK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hermawan Sapto , Wibawa Athariq
Published: March 2024

AbstractPlastic waste is a classic problem as a result of human activities. Mounds of plastic waste will have a significant negative impact so that if stranded rampant, it will affect various sectors of life such as health, the environment, and the economy. The plastic waste problem needs special attention from the government in each region. The regional regulations that have now been framed do not impact reducing plastic waste in each region. This study aims to analyze regulations in several regions related to reducing plastic waste and provide ideas to lessen it through the Penta Helix model. This research method uses normative methods. The study results show that many local governments still have not specifically made regulations related to reducing plastic waste. The results demonstrate that the Penta Helix elements have not been fulfilled. In addition, implementing local government regulations is still not optimal; hence the plastic waste concern is an assignment for each region to unravel.Keywords: Environmental preservation; Regional Regulation; Plastic waste.AbstrakPermasalahan sampah plastik merupakan problema klasik sebagai dampak aktivitas manusia. Timbulan sampah plastik akan berdampak negative secara signifikan, sehingga apabila dibiarkan akan berpengaruh terhadap ragam sector kehidupan seperti, kesehatan, lingkungan, dan ekonomi. Persoalan sampah plastik ini perlu mendapatkan perhatian khusus dari pemerintah di masing-masing daerah. Regulasi daerah yang sekarang sudah disusun tidak memiliki dampak apapun pada pengurangan sampah plastik di masing-masing daerah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis regulasi di beberapa daerah yang berkaitan dengan pengurangan sampah plastik sekaligus memberikan masukan dan gagasan untuk menguranginya melaui penggunaan model Penta Helix. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum yuridis normatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak pemerintah daerah yang belum secara terkhusus membuat regulasi terkait pengurangan sampah plastik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa elemen-elemen Penta Helix belum terpenuhi. Selain itu, pelaksanaan regulasi oleh pemerintah daerah masih belum optimal sehingga persoalan sampah plastik masih menjadi pekerjaan rumah setiap daerah untuk menyelesaikannya.Kata kunci: perlindungan lingkungan; regulasi daerah; sampah plastik.
URGENSI PEMBATASAN KEWENANGAN PRESIDEN DALAM MENGELUARKAN PERATURAN PRESIDEN MELALUI REVISI UNDANG-UNDANG PEMBENTUKAN PERATURAN PERUNDANG- UNADNGAN
Authors: Amancik Amancik
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh Materi MuatanPeraturan Presiden yang berfungsi melaksanakanKekuasaan Pemerintahan yang memberi kewenanganbesar bagi Presiden dalam sehingga membuka peluang bagi presiden untuk menyalahgunakan kewenangannya. Untuk itu perlu dibangun mekanismeuntuk membatasi Kekuasaan Presiden dalammengeluarkan Peraturan Presiden sebagai wujud darikonstitusionalisme. Materi muatan Peraturan Presidenberfungsi sebagai penyelenggaraan kekuasaanpemerintahan dianggap mirip dengan fungsi Undang-Undang dan Peraturan Pemerintah karena PeraturanPresiden memuat norma yang mengatur sebagaimana fungsi Undang-Undang dan terjadi kerancuan denganPeraturan Pemerintah yang secara konstitusionalmateri muatannya melaksanakan Undang-Undang. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Normatif, denganpendekatan perundang-undangan dan konseptual. Untuk itulah penulis mengusulkan lebih baik jika Peraturan Presiden ditiadakan, mengingat Presiden Indonesia sudah memiliki banyak kewenangan, khususnya kewenangan secara legislasi seperti membentuk Undang-Undang, Peraturan PemerintahPengganti Undang-Undang dan Peraturan Pemerintah. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan cara melakukan revisi terhadap Undang-Undang Pembentukan Perundang-Undangan dan perlu dibangun mekanisme intern dan ekstern untuk meninjau, memantau dan mengawasiPeraturan Presiden melalui Judicial Review dan Excecutive Review.

Kata Kunci: Kewenangan Presiden, Pembatasan, Peraturan Presiden.
PENGEMBANGAN LKPD IPAS BERBASIS DISCOVERY LEARNING UNTUK MENUNJANG PEMBELAJARAN DALAM KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SDN 2 KOTA TERNATE
Authors: Tamalene Asri S. , Jusuf Ridwan , Paluu Safitri A. Dg.
Published: March 2024

In the independent curriculum, teaching materials are needed that can implement the dimensions contained in the curriculum itself and implementing existing dimensions, these teaching materials are also expected to be able to support students in their learning activities and achieving the goals of learning activities. One of them is LKPD. This research aims to determine the validity and practicality of discovery learning-based IPAS LKPD to support learning in the independent curriculum at SDN 2 Ternate City. This research is a type of research and development (RD). The research method used in this research is a 4D model with four stages, namely; 1) Define, 2) Design, 3) Development, and 4) Dissemination. The research results show that the IPAS LKPD based on discovery learning is in the valid category. Meanwhile, the practicality test results obtained from the results of student responses were in the very practical category. Based on data analysis from the research results that have been carried out, it was concluded that the IPAS LKPD based on discovery learning to support learning in the independent curriculum at SDN 2 Ternate City is included in the valid category according to material experts, media experts and teachers. Meanwhile, the practicality of discovery learning-based IPAS LKPD based on the results of student responses is included in the very practical category.
Effect of Low-dose Atropine on Myopia Control in Children Operated for Intermittent Exotropia
Authors: Park Haryung , Chung Seung Ah
Published: March 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of low-dose atropine on myopia control in children with a history of surgery for intermittent exotropia (IXT).Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children who used 0.05% atropine for ≥ 1 year to control myopia progression. This group included 45 patients with a history of IXT surgery and 57 patients with no such history. The annual changes in spherical equivalent and axial length were compared 6 months before, 6 months after, and 1 year after atropine instillation between the IXT surgery group and myopia controls. In this comparison, the dominant eye was paired with the right eye and the non-dominant eye with the left eye. We also analyzed the difference between IXT surgery cases corrected within versus not within 10 prism diopters (PD) at the start of low-dose atropine treatment.Results: A total of 102 patients had an average of -3.81 ± 1.53 diopters (D) and used low-dose atropine for an average of 16.8 months from a mean age of 8.2 years. On average, the IXT surgery group underwent muscle surgery for 28.1 PD of IXT at 7.8 years. A year after instillation, the myopia progression rate was -0.52 ± 0.89 D/year and 0.27 ± 0.40 mm/year in the IXT surgery group compared to -0.47 ± 0.83 D/year and 0.31 ± 0.24 mm/year in the myopia control group with no significant differences. However, after 6 months of instillation, the dominant eye in the IXT surgery group exhibited a significantly faster myopia progression rate than the right eye in the myopia control group (-0.84 ± 1.61 D/year vs. -0.56 ± 0.80 D/year, p = 0.04; 0.27 ± 0.33 mm/year vs. 0.22 ± 0.21 mm/year, p = 0.02). No difference was found in the myopia control effect between corrected and uncorrected cases in the IXT surgery group.Conclusions: The effect of low-dose atropine on myopia control in children after IXT surgery was similar to that in myopia controls. However, it was less effective in the dominant eye during the early treatment period.
Frosted Branch Angiitis Associated with COVID-19-related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Authors: Sakong Geonju , Choi Seung Yong
Published: March 2024

Purpose: To report a case of frosted branch angiitis associated with COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).Case summary: An 8-year-old boy was referred to the ophthalmology clinic with decreased visual acuity in his right eye. The initial best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/63 in the right eye and 20/32 in the left eye. Upon fundus examination, bilateral frosted branch-like vascular sheathing and retinal hemorrhage were observed. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) demonstrated macular edema. Fluorescein angiography revealed late staining and leakage of affected retinal vessels. The patient exhibited persistent fever, rash, and gastrointestinal symptoms, accompanied by an increase in inflammatory markers in laboratory tests. Testing for SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G (IgG) was positive, although there was no evidence of any other autoimmune diseases or viral infections. The patient was diagnosed with frosted branch angiitis associated with MIS-C. Treatment included systemic steroids and 1% prednisolone eye drops. After 2 weeks, the BCVA improved to 20/20 in both eyes, and all clinical signs resolved without recurrence.Conclusions: In patients with frosted branch angiitis without any other apparent cause, the possibility of MIS-C should be considered. Testing for COVID-19 infection is recommended.
A Case of Moyamoya Disease in Morning Glory Syndrome
Authors: Byun Jun Chul , Lee Se Youp , Cho Soon Young
Published: March 2024

Purpose: We report a diagnosis of Moyamoya disease based on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and brain magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) performed in a child diagnosed with morning glory syndrome.Case summary: A 6-year-old boy visited the hospital with a chief complaint of exodeviation of his left eye that started at 1 year of age. The corrected visual acuity was 20/30 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left. The Krimsky test showed exotropia of 35 prism diopters (PD) for near vision and 30 PD for distance. Fundus photography showed an enlarged optic disc with funnel-shaped excavation in the left eye. With a diagnosis of morning glory syndrome accompanied by exotropia, the patient underwent brain MRI and brain MRA. The patient had no neurological symptoms such as headache and muscle weakness. Moyamoya disease was diagnosed, as brain MRI and MRA showed tiny tortuous vessels forming collateral vessels from the lenticulostriatal arteries, left posterior cerebral artery, and left middle meningeal artery, which originated from the external carotid artery.Conclusions: Moyamoya disease can occur in children with morning glory disease. Brain MRI and MRA can help to diagnose Moyamoya disease. Caution is needed because transient ischemic attack, cerebral infarction, and cerebral hemorrhage may occur in patients with Moyamoya disease.
COVID-19 Changes the Nature of Tele-Mental Health: A Scope Review
Authors: Cata Teuta , Hackbarth Gary , Balapour Ali
Published: March 2024

COVID-19 temporarily removed legal restrictions, institutional hurdles, organizational impediments, and technological barriers to telemental health implementations that allow mental health therapists to apply virtual meeting technologies to serve their patients. Therapists transitioned from an under-appreciated health sub-specialty small business model to essential caregiver status needing management and technological expertise to measure service quality and outcomes. A systematic literature review identified factors essential for mental health workers and organizations transitioning patient therapy models from face-to-face to online support services under pandemic restrictions. This study revealed that management, technology, health services, and legal issues represent four critical areas of e-health research during the pandemic restrictions. This study suggests that telehealth applications require alterations in both the training and skills of the providers and the need for effective management of the telehealth business as digital mental health platforms supplant traditional delivery channels. Post-pandemic telehealth applications should be a blended approach that combines the best experiences from traditional treatments and virtual ones based on the digital skills of patients and healthcare providers.
Spirituality and the Health of U. S. College Students: A Partial Replication and Extension
Authors: Miles Jeffrey A. , Naumann Stefanie E.
Published: March 2024

Spirituality has been linked with numerous positive effects, and the university experience is generally viewed as an important time for students to develop their spiritual identities. The purpose of this study was to partially replicate and extend the findings of Nelms et al. (2007) on the relationship between spirituality and the health of university students. In a survey study of 968 first-year undergraduate students in the western United States, we found that spirituality was associated with higher levels of physical health, emotional health, and exercise, and these relationships were generally different for white individuals and men than for minorities and women.
Integrating Polyvagal Theory With Agile Project Management
Authors: VanderPal Geoffrey , Brazie Randy
Published: March 2024

The modern project management environment has become more complex due to various influences. For instance, stress and trauma are recognized as powerful influences on employee behaviors and decision-making. Although past studies have attempted to understand the psychology behind this phenomenon, scarce research has been performed on the influence of the autonomic nervous system on project management outcomes. Accordingly, this paper investigates the underlying nervous system responses that shape project management activities in different organizations. It relies on the Polyvagal Theory to elucidate the neurobiological responses that emerge when project managers are faced with stressful, dangerous or life-threatening situations. Thus, the paper can offer feasible recommendations for optimizing project management outcomes by strengthening the link between the heart, mind, and body.
The Effect of Ramadan Fasting and Sport Detraining on Complete Blood Count, Testosterone Hormone and Biochemistry Variables Among Soccer Players
Authors: Hanon Loai , Salameh Hamed , Qadoume Ali , Abualia Moatasem , Nasief Ghaith , Azab Mahmoud , Khalıfa Riadh
Published: March 2024

Aim: The study aimed to identify if Ramadan fasting and sport detraining affect complete blood count (C.B.C), testosterone and biochemistry variables among soccer players. Method: The researchers used a quasi-experimental method in the pre- and post-measurements of the study's variables, and 15 male athletes from the Faraon football club in the Tulkarm region of the State of Palestine conducted the study. Athletes (age, 19.86±1.64 years, Height (cm) 172.06±5.71, Weight (kg) 66.93±6.86, index: 24.62 ±1.4 kg/m2) was determined as. The measurements were applied on the first day of Ramadan and on the last day of it. Paired sample t-test was used to assess the differences. Results: There are statistically significant differences between pre and post-tests means of Blood (CBC) parameters (WBC: t=2.553, p=0.023* ; HGB: t=2.265, p=0.040*; RDW: t=-3.606, p=0.003*; MPV: t=-3.445, p=0.004*) but there are no statistically significant differences between pre and post-test for the rest of Blood (CBC) parameters. There are statistically significant differences between pre and post-tests means of Testosterone Hormone (TH: t=3.024, p=0.009*). There are statistically significantdifferences between pre and post-tests means for biochemistry parameters (CPK: t=4.169, p=0.001*; HDL: t=4.017, p=0.001*; LDL: t=-4.805, p=0.000*; cholesterol: t=-3.891, p=0.002* and triglyceride: t=-2.362, p=0.033*) in favor to post-test mean. But there are no statistically significant differences between for the rest of the biochemistry parameters. Conclusion: This indicates that Ramadan fasting and sport detraining completely has a negative impact on the study variables among soccer players.
Aspectos clínicos e cirúrgicos do manejo terapêutico da comunicação buco-sinusal: Revisão de literatura
Authors: Araújo Felipe Nunes , Dutra Ilana Raquel Rocha , Marinho Jéssica Alves , Peixoto Ana Cláudia de Pinho Carvalho , Teixeira Lohan Vitor Muniz , Lima Emanuelle Leite , Freitas Claudio Vanucci Silva de
Published: March 2024

A comunicação buco-sinusal (CBS) é uma comunicação direta entre o seio maxilar e a cavidade oral. Ocorre frequentemente em exodontias de pré-molares e molares superiores pela proximidade do assoalho do seio maxilar ao ápice desses elementos dentais. Sendo uma complicação cirúrgica comum no ambiente odontológico, é de suma importância que haja uma compreensão sobre os possíveis manejos clínicos e terapêuticos a serem escolhidos para cada situação. Diante disso, este trabalho tem por objetivo abordar o manejo clínico e cirúrgico da comunicação buco-sinusal, destacando as vantagens e desvantagens de cada técnica, a fim de orientar o cirurgião dentista sobre a importância de um bom planejamento e escolha de tratamento mais adequado para cada caso específico. Este estudo consiste em uma revisão de literatura de caráter narrativo para abordar o manuseio clínico e cirúrgico da comunicação buco-sinusal. A busca foi realizada no mês de novembro de 2023, nas bases do PubMed, e para compor essa revisão foram selecionados 20 artigos que discutiam manejos clínicos e cirúrgicos para tratamento da comunicação buco-sinusal publicados entre 2013 a 2023 no idioma inglês. Observa-se que o reparo da CBS pode ocorrer tanto de maneira clínica por meio da formação do coágulo sanguíneo, em casos de comunicação inferior a 3 mm, quanto cirúrgico, em defeitos maiores, para os quais a literatura aponta várias opções de tratamento cirúrgico, em que a escolha depende da habilidade do profissional, necessidade do paciente, localização da comunicação, altura do rebordo alveolar e ausência de infecção.
Alterações morfofuncionais e suas implicações na função mastigatória de idosos senescentes
Authors: Dantas Paôlla Gabrielly Antas Lunguinho , Fonsêca Ilanna Cibele Delgado de Araújo , Andrade Wagner Teobaldo Lopes de , Amaral Ana Karênina de F. J. do
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: analisar o impacto das alterações morfofuncionais na mastigação de idosos senescentes. Metodologia: Os idosos senescentes funcionalmente independentes passaram por uma entrevista que abordava os aspectos respiratórios, alimentares e hábitos orais, além de uma avaliação das características morfológicas, postura, tonicidade, mobilidade e funções do sistema estomatognático. Os dados foram armazenados no software e-myo. Esta pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa e realizada entre 2017 e 2019.  Resultados: participaram 85 indivíduos, sendo maior parte do sexo feminino com idade entre 60-79 anos. A maioria apresentou alteração na mastigação com frequente presença de mais de uma característica em um mesmo voluntário. O ritmo mastigatório tende a ficar lentificado e as compensações são frequentes devido às alterações anatômicas e condições dentárias dos voluntários. Foi frequente o uso aumentado da musculatura perioral e movimentos verticalizados de mandíbula durante a execução da função pelos longevos. A diminuição da mobilidade de língua teve influência na função mastigatória, divergente da tonicidade, tornando pertinente o uso de exercícios isotônicos.  Entretanto, a autopercepção deste público, muitas vezes, não condiz com as condições apresentadas, sendo necessário um cuidado maior por parte dos profissionais. Conclusão: a perda de mais de vinte dentes, a mobilidade de língua diminuída e a participação aumentada da musculatura perioral influenciaram nas alterações de mastigação da amostra estudada.
Eficácia do uso de infiltrantes em lesões de mancha branca com diferentes profundidades: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Ferreira Nadiene Alves , Ferreira Érica Jamilly Mendes , Rocha Emilly Paim , Soares Ana Flávia , Vieira Ian Matos
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: analisar a eficácia do infiltrante Icon em ambiente clínico no tratamento de lesões de mancha branca, considerando seu desempenho em diversas profundidades dentárias. Metodologia: envolveu a busca e seleção de estudos que analisam a eficácia do infiltrante Icon em ambiente clínico. Foram identificados 244 artigos, dos quais 10 foram selecionados para análise dos resultados. Resultados e discussão: a preferência pelo tratamento pode depender da situação clínica específica e das necessidades do paciente. Estudos comparativos demonstraram a equivalência ou superioridade da resina de infiltração em relação a outras técnicas, destacando sua eficácia tanto no curto quanto no longo prazo. Além disso, pode-se ressaltar a importância da adaptabilidade da infiltração de resina a diferentes condições dentárias e profundidades de lesões. A abordagem estética e minimamente invasiva da técnica foi destacada, assim como sua capacidade de proporcionar resultados estáveis e duradouros. Avaliações quantitativas ofereceram uma perspectiva objetiva sobre a melhoria estética pós-tratamento ortodôntico, enquanto estudos de casos comparativos enriqueceram a compreensão das nuances na escolha do tratamento adequado. Conclusão: a revisão integrativa confirma a eficácia da resina de infiltração, posicionando-a como uma intervenção clínica versátil, eficaz e duradoura no tratamento de lesões dentárias, especialmente manchas brancas e defeitos de esmalte. A consideração de aspectos como estabilidade a longo prazo, preferência do paciente e adaptação a diferentes profundidades dentárias reforça sua relevância no campo odontológico.
Exposição às telas e impactos na qualidade do sono do público infantil: Uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Curvelo Millena Vitória da Silva , Dias João Victor Sarno Paes Alves , Costa Victor Alex Araújo , Rocha Leandro Fernandes , Marques Matheus Santos
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as possíveis interferências do uso das telas na qualidade do sono do público infantil. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de literatura. As buscas por artigos científicos foram realizadas nos sites PubMed, SciELO e Lilacs, através dos descritores “dispositivos eletrônicos", "crianças", “infantil”, "sono”, “desenvolvimento infantil" e “tempo de tela”, disponíveis no Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS), combinados pelos operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR”.  A partir da busca, foram encontrados 944 artigos, dentre os quais 11 fizeram parte da amostra final após aplicação do PRISMA. Resultados: A utilização excessiva de telas, definida como tempo de tela (TT) superior a 2 horas/dia, promove uma inadaptação no estabelecimento do ciclo sono-vigília, aumentando a liberação de hormônios que condicionam o atraso e a má qualidade do sono. Dos 11 artigos selecionados, 6 relacionaram o sono insatisfatório, dificuldade para adormecer e despertares noturnos ao uso de ecrãs. Além destes, obesidade, sedentarismo, desatenção, instabilidade postural e problemas afetivos também se correlacionam às telas.  Conclusão:  A partir da análise dos estudos supracitados, foi possível inferir que a utilização dos aparelhos digitais entre o público infantil configura-se como um fator de risco para alterações na qualidade e quantidade do sono e em outras esferas do desenvolvimento infantil.
Perfil epidemiológico das internações pediátricas por epilepsia no Brasil no período entre 2012 e 2022
Authors: Vicente Andressa Gonçalves , Dieguez Amanda Crespo , Amarante Bernardo Teixeira , Hortolam Isabela Monteiro , Carneiro Sâmya Maria Brito , Ruela Guilherme de Andrade
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil epidemiológico das internações pediátricas por epilepsia, nos anos de 2012 a 2022. Métodos: Estudo ecológico descritivo, do tipo série temporal, utilizando dados disponíveis no Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Sistema Único de Saúde (SIH/SUS), através do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (Datasus). Resultados: Os dados são correspondentes ao período de 2012 a 2022, tendo sido registradas 231.450 internações relacionadas à epilepsia no Brasil, com a maioria ocorrendo na região Sudeste, seguida pelo Nordeste, Sul, Centro-Oeste e Norte. A faixa etária mais afetada foi de 1 a 4 anos, sendo que a maioria dos pacientes era do sexo masculino e de cor parda. A maior parte das internações ocorreu em caráter de urgência, com uma média de permanência de 4,9 dias. As internações eletivas tiveram uma média de permanência maior e acima da média geral. Durante o período do estudo, houve 1254 óbitos relacionados às internações por epilepsia na população pediátrica, sendo a maioria dos óbitos ocorrendo em internações de urgência.  Conclusão:  A epilepsia afeta principalmente crianças de países em desenvolvimento, causando descargas elétricas cerebrais anormais capazes de prejudicar o desenvolvimento e a qualidade de vida. Investigações e estudos, especialmente em crianças, são essenciais para estratégias de diagnóstico, tratamento e apoio eficazes, visando controlar e prevenir a doença, mitigando seu impacto na sociedade.
Avaliação das manifestações dermatológicas em pacientes com doença renal crônica em um serviço de hemodiálise no Distrito Federal
Authors: Cavalcanti Caroline Barreto , Thomé Camilla Gatto de Oliveira , Name Patrícia Kimura de Lima
Published: March 2024

A doença renal crônica (DRC) é definida por perda progressiva e irreversível no número e na função dos néfrons por mais de 3 meses. Sabe-se que 82% dos pacientes com DRC em hemodiálise manifestam pelo menos uma alteração cutâneo-mucosa, podendo gerar um impacto negativo na sua qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer o perfil clínico e epidemiológico da população renal crônica em um serviço de hemodiálise no Distrito Federal e avaliar a prevalência das principais manifestações dermatológicas desses pacientes. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, do tipo série de casos, com base na análise de prontuários, entrevistas e exames físicos no período de agosto de 2019 a janeiro de 2020. Foram incluídos 46 pacientes, sendo 52% do sexo feminino, com faixa etária predominante entre 40 e 50 anos. Todos os pacientes analisados apresentaram alguma manifestação dermatológica, com foco nas alterações ungueais (89,6%), xerose (83,3%) e alterações nas mucosas (77,1%). O estudo do perfil clínico e epidemiológico e das alterações cutâneo-mucosas nesses pacientes é crucial para o diagnóstico e a intervenção precoces.
Toxina botulínica e ácido hialurônico: Uso e suas indicações no tratamento do rejuvenescimento
Authors: Sousa Amanda Angelina de , Souza Arthur Araújo de , Albuquerque Geovana Borba de , Moraes Luísa Montenegro Brayner de , Lyra Neto João Bezerra , Silva Luciano Barreto
Published: March 2024

A busca por procedimentos estéticos para melhorias faciais tem crescido consideravelmente nos últimos anos e a preocupação da população em manter a beleza e retardar o envelhecimento cutâneo tem dado uma grande alavancada na estética avançada. Um dos procedimentos mais procurados tem sido o preenchimento com a Toxina botulínica (TB) e o Ácido hialurônico (AH). A importância de se estudar esse tema é que ele tem grande relevância em nossa atualidade pelo fato que o número de procedimentos estéticos com propósito de harmonização facial tem aumentado. Nessa perspectiva, enfatiza-se a busca cada vez mais frequente de procedimentos estéticos, com o intuito de alcançar os resultados desejados, com maior facilidade e por meio de procedimentos menos invasivos que alcancem o desejo e a necessidade do paciente. Com isso, o profissional capacitado deve ter conhecimento de zonas de riscos para injetáveis com propósito de conhecimento profundo da anatomia neuromuscular, arterial e venosa (como ramos da artéria carótida, áreas com extensas anastomoses vasculares) e reconhecer sinais e sintomas de complicações, manejos para prevenção e tratamento destas.
Included canine in the palate, a surgical challenge: Case report
Authors: Martins Andressa Ferreira , Soares Lívia Prates , Lira Mayara Rodrigues de , Silva Amanda Barreira , Silva Daiany de Mendonça , Guimarães Caroline Lemos Araújo Deveras , Barbosa Maylon Luciano Garcia
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The impaction of maxillary canines is a frequent occurrence, especially in the palatal region, even when there is sufficient space for their alignment in the dental arch. It can be caused by general or local factors, and its diagnosis should be made through clinical, radiographic and tomographic examinations. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe a clinical case of an impacted canine that had previously been unsuccessfully attempted to be orthodontically pulled. Clinical case report: A 19-year-old female patient was referred for extraction of an impacted element 13 on the palate, after attempted traction for two years, carried out as a prophylactic measure against resorption of adjacent dental elements. Careful removal was carried out with the aid of blood products for a better post-operative prognosis. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of dental inclusions is important to enable traction and prevent loss of units. However, when the inclusion does not allow the tooth to be used, it is important to remove it in a less invasive way and with the better possible post-operative outcome for the patient.