bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Remaja Putri Tentang Personal Hygiene Dengan Kejadian Keputihan Di SMAN 10 Surabaya
Authors: Agustin Lestari Maharrani
Published: June 2024

Reproductive health problems in adolescents need serious attention and handling from the Government because adolescents are the successor of the nation's generation. therefore young women are expected to understand personal hygiene and the adverse effects of unhealthy behavior in maintaining the cleanliness of reproductive organs in order to avoid vaginal discharge. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls about personal hygiene with the incidence of vaginal discharge at SMAN 10 Surabaya. This research method used Correlation Analytic design with Cross Sectional approach. The population is all students (146 students) SMAN 10 Surabaya. Sampling used Simple Random Sampling. Samples were taken as many as 106 female students of SMAN 10 Surabaya. Data analysis was collected using a questionnaire of knowledge and attitudes of adolescents about personal hygiene and the incidence of vaginal discharge. Then the data were analyzed using the Chi-Square (X2 ) Test with a significance level ≤ 0.05. The results showed that the majority of adolescents' knowledge about personal hygiene was good, the majority of adolescents' attitudes were positive, the majority of adolescent girls did not have vaginal discharge and there was a relationship between adolescents' knowledge and attitudes about personal hygiene with the incidence of vaginal discharge at SMAN 10 Surabaya with (p = 0.000). Discussion Future researchers should be able to look for factors that cause vaginal discharge in adolescents and provide the latest innovations in efforts to improve adolescent reproductive health, especially vaginal discharge.
Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Personal hygiene, Vaginal discharge.
Efektivitas Pijat Batuk Pilek dengan Lama Penyembuhan ISPA pada Balita
Authors: Amelia Hilda Rizky , Jeniawaty Sherly , Khasanah Uswatun , Sukesi
Published: June 2024

Batuk pilek rentan terjadi pada anak balita, apabila tidak segera ditangani dengan baik dapat berakibat pada terjadinya komplikasi yang memperberat kondisi anak. Pada tahun 2023 sampai bulan Oktober terjadi peningkatan kasus ISPA di Kecamatan Sepulu dari tahun sebelumnya yaitu sebanyak 30%. Pijat batuk pilek salah satu solusi mengatasi masalah penyakit batuk pilek dengan memperlancar peredaran darah dan meningkatan daya imunitas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui efektivitas pijat batuk pilek terhadap lama penyembuhan ISPA pada Balita. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode Quasi-Experimental. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua balita yang mengalami ISPA pada bulan Februari-April 2024 yang ada sebanyak 65 orang. Sampel diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling sejumlah 30 responden. Untuk menganalisis adanya perbedaan digunakan Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test dengan taraf nyata 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lama penyembuhan batuk sebelum mendapatkan perlakuan pijat sebagian besar responden adalah normal (73,3%). Sedangkan lama penyembuhan batuk setelah mendapatkan perlakuan pijat sebagian besar responden adalah cepat (70%). Dari hasil analisis menggunakan Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test hasil uji p value didapatkan p value = 0,000 maka H1 diterima yang artinya Pijat batuk pilek lebih efektiv terhadap lama penyembuhan ISPA pada balita. Disimpulkan bahwa pijat batuk pilek sangat efektiv dalam penyembuhan batuk pilek pada balita. Sehingga disarankan kepada ibu yang memiliki balita dan sedang mengalami batuk pilek untuk bisa melakukan piat batuk pilek pada anak.
USO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NA MEDICINA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Jose Sergio Macedo Coelho
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Discutir o uso da Inteligência Artificial (IA) nas diversas especificidades médicas. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de caráter descritivo e exploratório, realizada em junho de 2024. A pergunta norteadora foi baseada de acordo com os domínios da estratégia PEO, resultando em: “Como a IA é utilizada na medicina?” Diante disso, efetuou-se uma busca bibliográfica nas bases de dados: LILACS, IBECS e MEDLINE via BVS. Logo, selecionaram-se como descritores os DeCS e os MeSH, interligados pelo operador booleano AND. Isto posto, oito artigos científicos foram incluídos na amostra final da pesquisa. Resultados e Discussão: De acordo com as evidências científicas analisadas, a IA está sendo introduzida em diversas áreas da medicina, dentre elas: cardiologia, neurologia, radiologia, dermatologia, oftamologia, em que esta mostra-se promissora. Considerações finais: Verificou-se que a IA, com as suas diversas funções, minimiza eficazmente os riscos para os pacientes, melhora o desempenho global do processo médico (incluindo diagnóstico, prognóstico e tratamento), melhora a eficiência e ainda tem o potencial de reduzir a necessidade de testes diangósticos e das complicações pós-operatórias. Entretanto, são necessárias mais pesquisas com qualidade metodológica com o intuito de verificar de forma mais aprofundada acerca da utilização da IA na medicina.
BUILDING GOOD MANNERS CHARACTER BASED ON ACEH CULTURE IN ISLAMIC PRIMARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Sari Rita , Hanum Farida , Mauluddin Alif Utama Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Character has been a serious issue that has been pursued for improvement since the 2003 curriculum until the independent curriculum. However, these efforts have not yet resulted in significant achievements. The purpose of writing this article is to describe efforts to penetrate Acehnese cultural values in learning to Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students so that they have a sense of pride in their own local culture. The researcher used a qualitative research type, with a literature study method. The results found that narit maja can be used as one of the sources to foster noble character values in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Of course, through a review of the theme or subject matter to match the narit maja to be given. Educational methods that can be used by teachers to strengthen noble moral character through narit maja are storytelling, exemplary, advice, habituation, reward, discussion, and the introduction of rules that must be agreed upon so as not to violate religious norms and general customs. The recommendation of this research is that narit maja can be included in the Aceh education curriculum, as local content. So that students are not unfamiliar with their own local culture.
The Importance of Ammonia Removal Process in Aquaculture Systems — Towards Improving Malaysian Aquaculture Production
Authors: Mohamed Ramli Norulhuda , R. de Cruz Clement , Roy Prapti Dipika
Published: June 2024

Due to natural resource limitations, fish production must sustainably increase. Rather than adding more areas and water to increase fish production, increased intensity of production per area is a more appropriate method. To increase production intensity, one of the main priorities that has become a continuous challenge during farming operations is maintaining good water quality, the first defence mechanism to secure fish growth and health in aquaculture systems. Other inventions related to fish husbandry, feed technology, and health, such as vaccines and probiotics development, are tested and implemented in the production systems, further emphasising the importance of water quality. Water quality determines system carrying capacity, further determining the maximum production a system can achieve. Ammonia is one of the most harmful wastes that must be managed in an aquaculture system. The capability of managing ammonia could increase systems’ carrying capacity tremendously, especially in super-intensive systems. This article discusses available methods of ammonia removal applied in biofloc technology, recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), aquaponic system and green water technology.  The critical water quality parameters to be monitored for each method are briefly reviewed. In methods like these, biological processes for ammonia removal are pivotal. Therefore, adopting the appropriate engineering approach to support the biological processes is essential to improving ammonia removal performance.
Sustainable Human Resource Management and Sustainability: A Survey on Nairobi Securities Exchange Listed Companies, Kenya
Authors: Sang Hellen W.
Published: June 2024

According to IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development) “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’’. However, many organizations focus on short-term profits while the contribution of human resource management towards sustainable development is pushed to the margins. Intensive labour practices, poor working conditions and poor work systems in Kenya are some of the issues that have been found not to contribute towards sustainability in organizations and in keeping with the 8th sustainable development goal of Promoting “sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”. Lack of focus on sustainable human resource management practices will make it difficult for Kenya to achieve Vision 2030 as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-goals). Sustainable Human Resource management focuses on managing the people resources in an organization so as to achieve long-term sustainable goals that not only benefit the organization but also the society and the environment at large. This Paper is a literature review and analysis on sustainable Human Resource Management and its benefits to the employees, their families and society at large by exploring sustainable HR practices, sustainable work systems and sustainable resource management that also provide for the sustainable performance of organizations in keeping with the need for corporate sustainability. The paper also explores reporting on sustainable HRM practices as part of corporate sustainability reporting in Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firms
Positive Discipline Approaches and Students’ Behaviour in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Sheema Municipality, Uganda
Authors: Waiswa Mark Micheal , Mutungi Alex , Mugizi Wilson , Ludigo Harriet
Published: June 2024

This study examined the relationship between positive discipline approaches and students’ behaviour in secondary schools in Sheema Municipality in southwestern Uganda. Positive discipline approaches were looked at in terms of guidance and counselling, positive reinforcement and role modelling in relation to students' behaviours. This cross-sectional study involved a sample of 343 students. Data were collected from the students using a self-administered questionnaire. Partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to carry out data analysis. The findings indicated that the measurement model was good and structural equation model results revealed that guidance counselling and positive reinforcement positively and significantly related to students’ behaviour. However, role modelling is positively but insignificantly related to students’ behaviour. The results imply that while guidance counselling and positive reinforcement are essential factors for promoting students’ behaviour, role modelling is not. Therefore, it was recommended that school administrators and teachers should emphasise providing guidance counselling and positive reinforcement to students as they handle them while role modelling should not be prioritised
Pentingnya Keterampilan Berbicara pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Lingkungan Rumah
Authors: Triyanti Ni Komang Soni , Septarini Ni Luh Putu Diah , Setiawati Ni Komang Martiwi , Apriana I Nyoman Arya , Dewi Ni Made Tiara Santika , Werang Basilius Redan
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze the importance of using speaking skills in the home environment in elementary school students. Speaking skills are an important aspect of a person's communication skills. In the home environment, these skills develop through daily interactions with family members, which provides opportunities for children to practice speaking without pressure. This research method is qualitative descriptive by using purposive sampling to select research subjects. The techniques used in collecting data are observation, documentation, and interviews involving teachers, parents, and grade IV students of SD Negeri 3 Pedungan. The data validation technique uses triangulation techniques. The results of the study show that the development of speaking skills in the home environment brings various benefits, both academically and socially for students. This includes increased self-confidence, better academic and social readiness, and improved critical thinking skills. The importance of developing speaking skills in the home environment not only affects students' verbal abilities, but also enriches the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of their development.
The Image of the Patriot and the Enemy of the People in Selected Documents from the State Security Archive
Authors: Stalyanova Nadezhda
Published: June 2024

The paper explores the linguistic devices and strategies used by State Security collab-orators to characterize the personalities and actions of targets of operational interest. On the one hand, the text examines documents from the State Security archives (re-cruitment offers and recruitment reports) that describe the ways in which new collabo-rators were recruited. On the other, the descriptions of the subjects of the reports in the reports are of interest. The research focuses on the communicative language pat-terns used and described in the relevant documents. As a source of excerpted material for scientific analysis, we used the book "Pastors Agents of the State Security Service" by Angel Pilev. Through an applied combination of research methods - lexical-semantic and discourse analysis, we search for lexical means with connotative load, as well as characterizing lexemes, building the opposite images - of the patriot informer and the enemy of the people reasons. By applying the close reading method, we aim at explicating the reader's point of view with minimal historical context. The linguistic material shows that the documents of the State Security build a very negative image of the enemy of the people. The strategy of the recruiters is also analyzed, emphasizing patriotic feelings, patriotic duty, expression of love for the motherland, and the noble deed to be done by the agents. The text emphasizes that it is to linguistics, along with other humanities that expectations are addressed for an objective, publicly accessible, and convincing interpretation of the era of socialism.
When the Archives Speak for Themselves
Authors: Muratova Nurie
Published: June 2024

The first published text book on the history of the Bulgarian archives is presented. In the two volumes of the "Archive of the Bulgarian Archives" there are 523 authentic documentary evidence of the long way from the birth of archival thought and practice from the Middle Ages to the normative documents in the mid-50s of the 20th century that led to the establishment of the Bulgarian state archives.
An Efficient System for Monitoring Vehicle Parking using Raspberry Pi and Image Processing
Authors: Rajendran B. , Suganthi B.L.Philomina , Senthil S. , Nambirani E. , Deepa S. , Mythily A. , Nivetha K. , Murugan Kayalvizhi
Published: June 2024

The IoT based Vehicle parking system utilizing Raspberry Pi and image processing is designed to efficiently manage parking spaces. The system comprises Raspberry Pi boards connected to cameras installed in parking lots. These cameras capture images of parking spaces, which are then processed using image processing algorithms. Image processing algorithms are implemented to check the existence of vehicles in parking spaces. This is achieved by analyzing the images captured by the cameras and identifying the presence of vehicles based on predefined criteria such as size, shape, and color. The system determines the occupancy status of each parking space based on the presence or absence of vehicles. This information is used to update the parking lots occupancy status in real time. Users can access the parking system through a web application. The Parking system connectivity provides actual information about parking space availability, location, and directions to the nearest available space. The IoT based vehicle parking system offers several benefits, including efficient utilization parking spaces, reduced traffic congestion, and improved user experience.
Causal Factors of Competitive Advantage Influencing Operations of the Mattress Product Business in Thailand
Authors: Wiang-in Auttharat , Sajjanand Siriporn , Chantanasiri Supatra , Kositkanin Thanawarin
Published: June 2024

The objective of this research is to study the causal factors of competitive advantage that influence the performance of the mattress products business. In Thailand and analyze work performance Change leadership information technology Competitive advantage that affect the operating results of the mattress product business. This research is quantitative research. The population is 4,106 mattress product business operators. The total sample population is 400 people. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire using structural equation modeling techniques.  Major Findings The results of the research found that the causal factors of competitive advantage that influence the operations of the mattress product business in Thailand include work performance. Transformational leadership information technology Competitive advantage and business performance and work performance transformational leadership information technology Competitive advantage and business performance has a direct influence on the performance of the mattress product business group in Thailand.
Fear Unmasked: Exploring the Depths of Dentophobia
Authors: S. Mehta Sneha , Rohra Dinesh , Shinde Shrinivas , Dharaskar Shrinivas , Mehta Menka , Punjabi Monika , Rathi Nikhil , Uppal Ashish
Published: June 2024

Dentophobia’, a term encapsulating the fear of dentists and dental treatments is more than just a clinical label. It is an interplay of anxiety, emotions and past experiences. This article delves into the depths of Dentophobia in a creative way.
A Comparative Study of Behaviour, Breeding and Conservation Status of Species of Sparrows Found in India: A Review
Authors: Padwal Harsha , Mishra Pooja , Pawar Janhavi , Molla Azim
Published: June 2024

Sparrows (Passeridae) are small passerines found in human-modified environments worldwide. This review examines the behavior, breeding patterns, and conservation status of three sparrow species in India: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus), and Chestnut-shouldered Petronia (Petronia xanthocollis). These species exhibit unique ecological niches and behaviors, from urban adaptability in House Sparrows to arboreal tendencies in Eurasian Tree Sparrows and sociable behaviors in Chestnut-shouldered Petronias. Sparrows face significant conservation challenges due to habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and urbanization. House Sparrows and Eurasian Tree Sparrows, although globally classified as "Least Concern," experience regional declines. Chestnut- shouldered Petronias are impacted by habitat fragmentation and degradation. Conservation efforts in India include nest box installations, public education, habitat restoration, and policy advocacy. The primary factors contributing to sparrow population declines are habitat degradation and reduced food availability, exacerbated by pollution and climate change. Effective conservation requires a holistic approach, integrating habitat preservation, pollution control, and community engagement. Continuous monitoring and adaptive management strategies are essential to mitigate these threats and ensure the long-term survival of sparrows, underscoring their ecological and cultural importance. Collaborative efforts among researchers, conservationists, and policymakers are crucial to safeguarding these species and their habitats.
Optimizing Urban Sustainability: A Smart Waste Management System with Arduino Technology
Authors: Mohankumar A.  , Gowtham R.  , Gokul B.  , Asradh U. Mohammed
Published: June 2024

With the rapid pace of urbanization worldwide, the need for effective waste management becomes more crucial in order to uphold environmental sustainability and safeguard public health. Conventional waste management systems frequently encounter difficulties such as ineffective collection routes, bins that overflow, and limited abilities to monitor in real-time. In order to tackle these problems, this paper suggests the implementation of a Smart Waste Management System (SWMS) that utilizes Arduino hardware. The SWMS integrates Arduino microcontrollers with sensors and actuators installed in waste bins to enable real-time monitoring and management. Sensors in every bin can track waste levels as well as temperature and humidity. Optimizing the waste collecting routes and schedules depends on this information. Modern algorithms are applied to dynamically optimize collecting paths, predict future filling levels, and identify possible issues like overflowing bins or malfunctioning systems. Citizens can receive real-time notifications about bin statuses, report issues such as overflowing bins, and access educational resources to promote waste reduction and recycling. Municipal authorities benefit from centralized control dashboards, allowing them to monitor system performance, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve waste management efficiency continually. The implementation of the SWMS offers several advantages over traditional waste management systems, including reduced operational costs, improved resource allocation, enhanced environmental sustainability, and increased citizen engagement. This paper presents a detailed description of the SWMS architecture, implementation process, and performance evaluation results based on real-world deployment scenarios. Overall, the proposed system represents a significant step towards building smarter and more sustainable cities.
The Pillars of the IJTMB—Looking More Closely at the Practice Section
Authors: Baskwill Amanda
Published: June 2024

This editorial continues the exploration of the three pillars of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. We discuss opportunities in TMB practice to share experiences and learnings with the IJTMB community. Several exemplars of manuscripts published in the Practice Sections are shared for inspiration.
PLANE WAVES AT AN INTERFACE OF THERMOELASTIC AND MAGNETO-THERMOELASTIC MEDIA
Authors: Rani Annu , Madan Dinesh Kumar , Kumar Naveen , Punia Mukesh
Published: June 2024

This research examines the propagation of waves in a semi-infinite, isotropic magneto-thermoelastic solid, and a semi-infinite thermoelastic solid with welded contact. The study investigates the influence of a magnetic field on amplitude coefficients for the incidence of thermal, SV, and P waves in the magnetothermoelastic solid in a semi-infinite space. The incidence of these waves results in a total of six waves, including both refracted and reflected waves. The fluctuation of amplitude coefficients for various magnetic pressure values is explored for copper and aluminum as numerical constants. The study observes that the amplitude coefficients of seismic waves, occurring during the incidence of thermal, SV, and P waves in the magneto-thermoelastic solid semi-infinite space, are dependent on the incident angle, magnetic field, and material constants. Notably, the amplitude coefficients for the incidence of SV waves exhibit only a minor influence from the magnetic field. The implications of this research extend to applications in ocean acoustics, geophysics, acoustic devices, composite materials, and non-destructive testing.
On the Pair-instability Supernova Origin of J1010+2358*
Authors: Skúladóttir Ása , Koutsouridou Ioanna , Vanni Irene , Amarsi Anish M. , Lucchesi Romain , Salvadori Stefania , Aguado David S.
Published: June 2024

The first (Population III) stars formed only out of H and He and were likely more massive than present-day stars. Massive Population III stars in the range 140–260 M
⊙ are predicted to end their lives as pair-instability supernovae (PISNe), enriching the environment with a unique abundance pattern, with high ratios of odd to even elements. Recently, the most promising candidate for a pure descendant of a zero-metallicity massive PISN (260 M
⊙) was discovered by the LAMOST survey, the star J1010+2358. However, key elements to verify the high PISN contribution, C and Al, were missing from the analysis. To rectify this, we obtained and analyzed a high-resolution Very Large Telescope/UVES spectrum, correcting for 3D and/or non-local thermodynamic equilibrium effects. Our measurements of both C and Al give much higher values (∼1 dex) than expected from a 260 M
⊙ PISN. Furthermore, we find significant discrepancies with the previous analysis and therefore a much less pronounced odd–even pattern. Our results show that J1010+2358 cannot be a pure descendant of a 260 M
⊙ PISN. Instead, we find that the best-fit model consists of a 13 M
⊙ Population II core-collapse supernova combined with a Population III supernova. Alternative, less favored solutions (

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Exploring the synergistic toxicity of synthetic pesticides and their impact on development and behavior of Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.)
Authors: Iqbal Saadia , Zhuo Zhihang , Ali Habib , Xu Danping , Niaz Yasir , Shah Adnan Noor , Almoallim Hasham S. , Ansari Mohammad Javed , Bodlah Muhammad Adnan , Ali Basharat , Nawaz Muhammad , Zaheer Muhammad Saqlain , Iqbal Javed , Buttar Noman Ali
Published: June 2024

In recent years, there has been an increasing concern regarding the impact of pesticide exposure on pollinators, particularly honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). This concern arises from their crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and global food production. Therefore, an extensive investigation has been conducted to explore the intricate relationship between pesticides and the biological development of honey bees in the Rahim Yar Khan region. This study assessed the impact of four pesticides (Emamectin benzoate, Chlorpyrifos, Imidacloprid, and Acetamiprid) on honey bee eggs, larvae, and adult bees under controlled laboratory conditions. The pesticides were applied at concentrations of 10%, 30%, and 50%, as per regional agricultural recommendations. A zero-toxicity control was also included for comparison. Toxicity evaluations were conducted through contact exposure, and Probit and regression analyses were performed using SPSS software to comprehensively assess the toxicity profiles. The study revealed significant adverse effects on the immediate behavioral responses of A. mellifera following pesticide exposure. These effects included heightened agitation, narcotic-like symptoms, audible hovering, crawling, ceased food-sharing behavior, and reduced proboscis extension. Chlorpyrifos exhibited the highest toxicity against adult bees, while Emamectin Benzoate had the least toxicity. Regarding honey bee eggs, Chlorpyrifos, Imidacloprid, and Acetamiprid were notably more toxic, whereas Emamectin Benzoate exhibited the least toxicity. The impact on larvae varied across developmental stages and pesticides, with Imidacloprid, Chlorpyrifos, and Acetamiprid causing significant mortality, while Emamectin Benzoate showed lower toxicity. The study highlights that Emamectin Benzoate demonstrates lower toxicity compared to other insecticides. This emphasizes the importance of balancing effective pest management with the preservation of pollinator health. The findings underscore the need for informed and sustainable approaches to pesticide use, taking into consideration the potential repercussions on honeybee development and behavior.
Multi-gene phylogenetic and taxonomic contributions to Xylaria (Ascomycota) associated with fallen fruits from China
Authors: Zhu An-Hong , Song Zi-Kun , Wang Jun-Fang , Guan Hao-Wen , Qu Zhi , Ma Hai-Xia
Published: June 2024

Morphological and phylogenetic analyses on samples of Xylaria species associated with fallen fruits from China were carried out, and two new species were described, namely X. aleuriticola and X. microcarpa. Xylaria aleuriticola is found on fallen fruits of Aleurites moluccana, and characterized by stromata dichotomously branched several times with long acute sterile apices, fertile parts roughened with perithecia and tomentose, and ellipsoid to fusiform ascospores. Xylaria microcarpa differs in its very small stromata with dark brown tomentum, light brown ascospores with an inconspicuous straight germ slit, and grows on leguminous pods. The differences between the new species and morphologically similar species are discussed. Phylogenetic analyses on ITS-RPB2-TUB sequences confirmed that the two species are clearly separated from other species of the genus Xylaria. Xylaria liquidambaris is reported as a new record from China. A key to the Xylaria species associated with fallen fruits and seeds reported from China is provided to facilitate future studies of the genus.
Médias arabes à Istanbul
Authors: Gad Nouran
Published: June 2024

Depuis les soulèvements de 2011, d’importants mouvements migratoires ont convergé vers la Turquie. Parmi ces populations, des journalistes et professionnels des médias « arabes » ont trouvé refuge à Istanbul. Il est question, dans cet article, des structures médiatiques syriennes et égyptiennes qui se développent dans le contexte de l’exil et qui sont des espaces privilégiés de formation et de politisation. À partir de l’étude des espaces socioprofessionnels de l’exil, nous interrogeons l’étendue de la liberté offerte à ces populations exilées, qui sont en réalité contraintes par le contexte de migration et par les contextes des pays de départ.
Les (re)maniements de l’arabisme dans un cadre partisan
Authors: Khalil Aya
Published: June 2024

Figure du mouvement national arabe à Saïda à partir des années 1930, Maarouf Saad (1910-1975) fonde en 1973 l’Organisation populaire nassérienne (OPN), un parti nationaliste arabe à vocation socialiste. Au fil des décennies, l’OPN connaît des transformations qui coïncident avec les mutations politiques régionales et globales, tout en entretenant une continuité à la fois avec le type de socialisation politique de ses dirigeants, mais également avec son univers de référence arabiste qui fait son identité politique. L’article propose d’interroger les usages divers et les significations plurielles de l’arabisme sur près d’un siècle, à travers l’étude de l’OPN, en particulier des trajectoires de ses dirigeants, des ressources du parti et de sa culture politique, en articulation avec les différentes conjonctures politiques.
Clinique des institutions
Authors: Renouf Léa , Riand Raphaël
Published: June 2024

Cette fiche lecture met en évidence l’existence de la réactualisation de processus psychiques infantiles et d’un mécanisme d’homologie fonctionnelle dans les liens en institution de la petite enfance et en institution gériatrique. Elle insiste sur l’importance de l’élaboration de ces mécanismes pour un ajustement optimal des réponses des aidants familiaux et professionnels aux usagers qu’ils accompagnent.
Separated boundary value problems via quantum Hilfer and Caputo operators
Authors: Ahmed Idris , Ntouyas Sotiris K. , Tariboon Jessada
Published: June 2024

This paper describes a new class of boundary value fractional-order differential equations of the $ q $-Hilfer and $ q $-Caputo types, with separated boundary conditions. The presented problem is converted to an equivalent integral form, and fixed-point theorems are used to prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions. Moreover, several special cases demonstrate how the proposed problems advance beyond the existing literature. Examples are provided to support the analysis presented.
Feedback stabilization and observer design for sterile insect technique models
Authors: Bidi Kala Agbo
Published: June 2024

This paper focuses on the feedback global stabilization and observer construction for a sterile insect technique model. The sterile insect technique (SIT) is one of the most ecological methods for controlling insect pests responsible for worldwide crop destruction and disease transmission. In this work, we construct a feedback law that globally asymptotically stabilizes an SIT model at extinction equilibrium. Since the application of this type of control requires the measurement of different states of the target insect population, and, in practice, some states are more difficult or more expensive to measure than others, it is important to know how to construct a state estimator, which from a few well-chosen measured states, estimates the other ones, as the one we build in the second part of our work. In the last part of our work, we show that we can apply the feedback control with estimated states to stabilize the full system.
Se laver au hammam
Authors: Francez Émilie
Published: June 2024

Cet article explore des jeux de frontières spatiales, sociales et culturelles qui se manifestent dans les hammams de la ville de Marseille, à partir de l’étude des pratiques et des représentations de la propreté, en relation avec les configurations spatiales des établissements et leur implantation dans la ville. En adoptant une conception de la frontière comme un « espace » – physique ou symbolique – où s’opèrent des circulations et des séparations, j’interrogerai la façon dont les hammams traduisent en leur sein des frontières propres à la société dans laquelle ils s’inscrivent.
Health Literacy and Self-care Behavior during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gholian-Aval Mahdi , Pourhaji Fatemeh , Raesi Rasoul , Delshad Mohammad Hossein , Pourhaji Fahimeh , Roudi Khaled Samiee , Najar Ali Vafaee , Marjaneh Zeynab Zirak
Published: June 2024

The Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that can cause respiratory infections. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many challenges, including the health literacy (HL) of society. On the other hand, self-care is a multidimensional structure that requires other behaviors influenced by factors such as health beliefs, economic situations and life events. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between health literacy and self-care behaviors in the prevention of COVID-19 among the citizens of the city of KHAF. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 citizens aged 18 to 65 years in KHAF cities selected through a stratified random sampling method in the first half of 2021. The data collection tool was a questionnaire containing demographic information, health literacy (HL), and self-care questionnaire in the prevention of COVID-19. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and independent samples t-tests, one-way analysis, Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The statistical significance level was set at p≤0.05. The results showed that the mean age of the participants was 32.32 ± 8.03 years. The results of the Pearson correlation test showed there was a significant and positive relationship between HL and self-care behavior (r=0.43, p≤0.001). HL had a positive relationship with self-care behaviors in the prevention of COVID-19 which requires further research and provides an incentive to develop and test special educational interventions at the level of HL to improve self-care in the prevention of COVID-19.
Exploring nurse-led cystoscopy: A systematic review of safety, efficacy, and applicability in urogynecology
Authors: Siddharth Aditi , Tucker Nadia Muspratt , Cartwright Rufus
Published: June 2024

Cystoscopy is traditionally performed by doctors with specialist training. Increasing demand and workforce challenges have led to prolonged wait times for cystoscopy. Nurse-led clinics have been successful in many medical fields, but their widespread adoption for cystoscopy remains limited in urogynecology. The systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of nurse-led cystoscopy clinics, focusing on safety, acceptability, and service impact. A search was performed in Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and conference abstracts using MeSH terms, until February 2021. Study selection and data extraction were performed independently by two reviewers with a third acting as arbitrator. Narrative synthesis was used to report the findings due to the heterogeneity of the studies. The review included 25 urology studies with most addressing bladder cancer surveillance. Nurse-led cystoscopy clinics were found to be as safe and effective as consultant-led clinics, with comparable diagnostic yield and cancer detection rates. Adverse outcomes were rare. Patients and staff showed high levels of acceptability, with patients reporting better experiences and timely appointments. Nurse-led clinics significantly reduced wait times and improved continuity of care for follow-up cystoscopies. Nurse-led cystoscopy clinics offer a potential solution to address the challenges faced by urogynecology departments. These clinics are safe, effective, and well accepted by patients and staff and well established in urology. Successful implementation requires commitment from management and the multidisciplinary team, along with the establishment of protocols and regular audits. Further research and randomized controlled trials are needed to strengthen the evidence in this field.
Comparison of postoperative analgesia by preemptive use of intravenous paracetamol and intravenous ketorolac in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries
Authors: Khadri Syed Najeebullah , Anand R Shankar , Priyadharsini K Soundarya , Prasad T. Krishna
Published: June 2024

Background:

Preemptive analgesia involves the introduction of an analgesic regimen before the onset of surgical stimuli. Paracetamol and ketorolac are effective in blunting postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption, but their comparison, when used preemptively, has been less studied. The study aim to compare the clinical efficacy of intravenous (IV) paracetamol and IV ketorolac given preemptively, to blunt the postoperative pain among patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries.

Materials and Methods:

This was a double-blinded randomized control study conducted on 48 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries, and they were allotted into groups of 24 each. Patients in Group 1 received an IV paracetamol infusion of 1 g over 10–15 min, 1 h before surgery. Group 2 received IV ketorolac 30 mg in 100 mL NS over 10–15 min, 1 h before surgery. The primary aim of the study was to monitor postoperative pain using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The secondary aim was to monitor the rescue analgesia with the opioid. Hemodynamics and sedation score were monitored every 2 h till 12 h postsurgery.

Results:

The mean time to the first rescue drug among the paracetamol group was lower and statistically significant (P < 0.05) compared to the ketorolac group. The pulse rate, VAS, mean systolic blood pressure (SBP), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), and sedation score among the paracetamol group were insignificant compared to the ketorolac group at different time intervals.

Conclusion:

Postoperatively, sedation was not significantly different between the groups. The pain score was significantly lower and the time to first rescue was significantly higher among the ketorolac group compared to the paracetamol group. The preemptive use of IV ketorolac provided better postoperative analgesia compared with IV paracetamol in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries.
Profile of Candida bloodstream infections among blood culture-positive patients at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Shreya S. , Bhat K. Sandhya
Published: June 2024

Background:

Candidemia is a cause of concern today, due to their high rates of association with morbidity and mortality. Automated blood cultures are the gold standard tools for the evaluation of suspected cases of sepsis. This study was done to document the proportion of candidemia, Candida profile, susceptibility to fluconazole, and associated risk factors among suspected cases of sepsis.

Materials and Methods:

This descriptive study involved the retrospective analysis of data from 30 patients who were positive for Candida bloodstream infections. The patient demographic details and associated risk factors were documented. Candida isolates were identified by their colony morphology, germ tube test, growth character on CHROMagar Candida, and carbohydrate fermentation tests. Antifungal susceptibility testing to fluconazole was performed.

Results:

The overall prevalence of candidemia was 0.33%. The median age distribution of patients with culture-positive candidemia was 54.5 years. The associated risk factors among patients with candidemia were diabetes (60%), chronic kidney disease (26.7%), acute respiratory distress syndrome (23.3%), chronic liver disease (23.3%), and cerebrovascular accident (16.7%). The most common Candida species isolated was Candida tropicalis (46.7%), followed by Candida parapsilosis (13.3%), Candida krusei (10%), and Candida albicans (6.7%). The fluconazole sensitivity was documented to be 86% of isolates.

Conclusion:

Thorough knowledge of the background of candidemia, changing patterns of Candida profile, and resistance to first-line antifungals is essential to understand the presenting illness to its fullest potential and start appropriate empiric antifungal treatment while keeping in mind the risk factors.
Prevalence of specific learning disability in children and its association with somatic symptom disorder – data from a tertiary care centre of South India
Authors: Rajan Nishanth , Jose Priya , Kommu Peter Prasanth Kumar , Kannan Shanthi
Published: June 2024

Background:

Specific learning disability is one of the neurodevelopmental disorders with problems in one of the basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Identifying at an early age can lead to a proper referral and reduce the occurrence of psychosomatic symptoms.

Materials and Methods:

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of specific learning disability (SLD) in children aged 6–14 years who presented to the pediatric outpatient department (OPD) and to find out the association between SLD and somatic symptom disorder. A retrospective hospital-based study was done in the child guidance and rehabilitation center, department of paediatrics of a teaching hospital in Puducherry. Data from all children aged 6–14 years who came to the pediatric OPD during February 2017–2022 were included and all children with incomplete medical records, incomplete recording of assessment in the register of child guidance and rehabilitation center obvious hearing and visual impairment, those with an intellectual quotient <70, and all sick children were excluded from the study. The medical records of all patients who were evaluated by a child psychologist were audited through hospital information management software-specific learning disabilities were assessed using the NIMHANS Learning Disability score. The intelligence quotient was assessed using Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children.

Results:

A total of 5457 children aged 6–14 years were included and 364 children (364/5457; 6.6%) had different grades of SLD. The children who were presenting with somatic symptom disorder had (OR – 9.64, 95% confidence interval – 7.51– 12.37, P < 0.0001) a significant chance of having SLD.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of specific learning disabilities is 6.6%. There is a six-fold association between SLD and psychosomatic disorder.
Impact of Supportive Care Interventions on Quality of Life in Pediatric Hematologic Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Alghubaishi Somayah Ali , Aldahmashi Arwa S.
Published: June 2024

Supportive care is employed in pediatric hematology to improve children’s quality of life (QoL). This study explores the impact of supportive care modalities on the QoL in pediatric hematologic disorders. Studies were searched from online databases and selected against predetermined eligibility criteria. A random-effects subgroup meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the standardized mean difference (SMD) at 95% confidence interval. Subgroups were based on physical, emotional, familial/social, and scholarly functionalities. Six studies met the requirements for inclusion. The meta-analysis reported a significant change in QoL when comparing initial QoL scores to final QoL scores (SMD −1.11 [−1.54, −0.68], P < 0.00001). When compared to a control standard treatment, the impact of these interventions lacks significance (SMD −0.01 [−0.67, 0.65] [P = 0.97]). Included studies explored interventions such as group creative art therapy, social support, adapted physical activity, and nurse-led interventions (custom). Standard hospital care and supportive care interventions have a relatively similar impact on the QoL of children hematologic patients.
Evaluation of Immunophenotypic Markers in Diagnosis and Prognosis of Atypical Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Authors: Sharifi Liqaa Mohammed Al
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND:

Atypical chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis (aCLL) constitutes of monoclonal B lymphocytes of more than 5000 with unique morphological and immunophenotypic features different from classical or typical CLL. By immunophenotyping, aCLL is differentiated from typical CLL in the negative expression of either one or two immunophenotypic markers, mostly CD23 and/or CD5, provided that the patient does not have the diagnostic criteria of any other lymphoid neoplasm. aCLL patients are usually presented clinically in an aggressive manner and have worse outcomes compared to classic CLL.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This cross-sectional study includes 36 patients diagnosed as aCLL compared to 36 patients diagnosed as typical CLL. Diagnosis depends on blood film morphology and immunophenotyping by 8-color flow cytometry, the markers that are used for diagnosis depend on Matutes scoring system of CLL with the addition of CD200 and CD43, in addition to prognostic markers CD38 and CD305. The clinical staging system was applied, and the patients were divided into low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups. Follow-up program for 6–12 months with evaluation of their hematological and clinical response and assessment of their remission state as was instituted in the hematological center.

RESULTS:

CD5 and CD23 are negative in 16.6% and 33.3% of aCLL patients, respectively, whereas CD200 and CD43 are positively expressed in 100% and 83.33% of aCLL patients, respectively, co-expression percentage of both markers in 83.33%. aCLL cases were commonly presented with high-risk group and usually have markers that are linked to poor prognosis, including negative expression of CD305 in 83.3% and positive CD38 expression in 75% of cases and only 5.56% of patients achieved remission state.

CONCLUSIONS:

aCLL is characterized by immunophenotypic differences in comparison to typical CLL. A definitive diagnosis needs additional markers, mainly CD200 and CD43; the prognosis of aCLL is worse than classical CLL.