bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Socio-economic and health determinants of untreated Dental Caries Burden of a group of children in rural Sri Lanka
Authors: Kumari KLM , Perera Irosha , Perera C
Published: November 2022

Introduction/Background: Dental caries is a result of complex interactions between an array of biological, social and environmental factors. Since dental diseases are the 4th most expensive disease to be treated, poor people may not have financial security to access for treatments of dental caries of their children unless free oral health care services are provided. The low socio-economic status is categorized as a risk factor for dental caries along with equally important life-style-related factors such as high refined sugar consumption and poor oral hygiene. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the relationship between prevalence and the severity of untreated dental caries with selected socio-economic and health service factors. A multi stage cluster sampling technique was employed to select 479 Grade I school children attending to Government schools of Wellawaya MOH area. A self- administered questionnaire was used to collect socio- demographic information. Dental caries was recorded using dmft index and severity of untreated dental caries was recorded using pufa index. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.The relationship of prevalence and severity of untreated dental caries with soc-economic and health service factors was assessed using Chi -square test. Results: There was a significant differences of untreated dental caries prevalence among children by different levels of father’s education (p =0 .027) and levels of family income (p= 0.018) There was a significant difference of severity of untreated dental caries among children by different levels of father’s occupation (p=0.001) and family income (p= 0.013). Conclusion: Prevalence of untreated dental caries was significantly associated with father’s educational attainment. Severity of untreated dental caries of children was significantly associated with father’s occupational status. Moreover, prevalence and severity of untreated dental caries of children were significantly associated with family income there by demonstrating oral health inequality patterned by their socio-economic status.
МИКОЛА МИКОЛАЙОВИЧ БЕНАРДОС - ВИНАХІДНИК «ГІГАНТА В КОЛИСЦІ» - ЕЛЕКТРОЗВАРЮВАННЯ МЕТАЛІВ
Authors: Клименко Людмила
Published: November 2022

Розвідку присвячено життю і діяльності відомого у світі винахідника Миколи Миколайовича Бенардоса, нашого земляка (народився в с. Мостовому Братського району Миколаївської області). У 2022 році наукова спільнота відзначає 180 років від дня народження новатора свого часу, який виготовив пристрій для електродугового зварювання металів і вперше у світі розробив цю технологію. Творець електрозварювання має понад 200 винаходів у різних галузях людської діяльності: транспорт (залізничний, водний), сільське господарство, медицина, промисловість, військова справа тощо. Миколаївці були одними з перших в Україні, хто використав винахід Бенардоса. Іменем автора «Електрогефеста», демократа, гуманіста, мецената, просвітителя названо вулицю у м. Фастів, у якому, за ініціативи сина, встановлено пам’ятник і створено меморіальний музей. У м. Переяслав у травні 1981 року засновано музей Миколи Бенардоса.
КУЛЬТУРНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ УЧНЯ В КОНТЕКСТІ ОСВІТНЬОГО ПРОЦЕСУ З ФІЗИКИ
Authors: Ліскович Олена
Published: November 2022

У статті досліджено структуру та сутність культурної компетентності учня в контексті навчання фізики. Обґрунтовано актуальність проблеми формування культурної компетентності учня з огляду на важливість національного єднання, виховання патріотизму та глибокої поваги до своєї країни, народу, його історії і традицій. Авторка проаналізувала наукові публікації і нормативні документи, запропонувала трикомпонентну структуру культурної компетентності учня, визначила змістове наповнення когнітивного, діяльнісного та особистісного компонентів. У контексті навчання фізики уточнено поняття культурної компетентності учня як структурованого комплексу якостей особистості, що забезпечує здатність застосовувати знання з фізики в процесі опанування культурних і мистецьких здобутків України та світу, вираження власних ідей засобами різних видів мистецтва.
ПЛАТФОРМА «Е-ППО» – СУЧАСНИЙ ІНСТРУМЕНТ У РОБОТІ ЗАКЛАДУ ПІСЛЯДИПЛОМНОЇ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Запорожченко Максим , Шевченко Ганна , Кириченко Сергій
Published: November 2022

У статті висвітлено досвід Миколаївського обласного інституту післядипломної педагогічної освіти з розроблення та реалізації комплексних ресурсів-баз даних для реєстрації та обліку слухачів курсів підвищення кваліфікації. Проаналізовано різні підходи до тлумачення понять «база даних» та «система управління базами даних», представлено структурну модель застосунку «База даних педагогічних працівників системи загальної середньої і дошкільної освіти Миколаївської області», який був розроблений у 2012 році. У відповідь на значне зростання кількості груп, що підвищують кваліфікацію в Миколаївському обласному інституті післядипломної педагогічної освіти, автори запропонували концептуально новий підхід до роботи з базою даних, результатом якого стало створення комплексного інструменту «Платформа реєстрації2 та його оновленої моделі – платформи «Е-ППО».
The Machine Learning in Malware Detection
Authors: Malik Shairoze
Published: November 2022

Malware has become one of the biggest cyberthreats today with the rapid growth of the Internet. Malware can be referred to as any program that performs malicious acts, including data theft, espionage, etc. In a world of growing technology, protection should also increase at the same time. Machine learning has played a significant role in operating systems over the years. Cybersecurity is capable of using machine learning to boost organizations’detection of malware, triage, breach recognition and security alert. Machine learning will significantly change the cyber security climate. New techniques such as machine learning must be used to solve the rising malware problem. This paper aims to research how cybersecurity can be used for machine learning and how it can be used to detect malware. We will look at the PE (portable executable) headers of samples of malware and non-malware samples and create a classifier for malware that can detect whether or not malware is present
Students’ Perceptions of Video-based Tasks in the “American English File” Series: A Survey at People’s Security University
Authors: Tran Hoa Mi
Published: November 2022

This study was a survey design to explore non-English major students' perceptions of video-based tasks in listening classes. The data were collected quantitatively and qualitatively through two main research tools, namely Likert-scale questionnaires and semi-structured focus group interviews. First, quantitative data was collected through the questionnaires delivered to 86 non-English major students using Google forms to investigate how they perceive video-based tasks in the AEF series in terms of three components, namely Goals, Input and Procedures. Then, qualitative data, which were gathered from two focus groups of student volunteers, were used to confirm and supplement the findings from the first tool. It was then discovered that the student participants’ responses to the video-based tasks in American English File (AEF) series were generally positive. Moreover, students can improve their listening ability, have more motivation in listening lessons as well as better acquire real-life input from the videos.
Investigating the Effects of Mass Media on Learning Listening Skills
Authors: Vo Thi Hoa Canh , Cao Thi Mai Huong
Published: November 2022

This research aims to investigate university students' problems and reasons and find solutions to the problems. The researcher utilized the questionnaire to investigate this kind of problem of 84 Faculty of Foreign Languages (FFL) sophomores from class 20AV01 and conducted paired samples T-test on one of the classes, which consisted of 22 participants in the experimental group within a month. The findings show that FFL sophomores- their listening ability, in general, was lower than expected since a considerable number of them could only understand simple and slow English utterances. The lack of vocabulary and pronunciation knowledge and in respect of speaker factors, "informal language", "fast and instant speech", and "the accents" from the speaker are the main causes of their failure to understand English utterances. The Paired-Samples T-test results revealed a significant difference between the pretest and post-test scores (r=0.529, p<0.001), and on average, the post-test scores were 14.3 points higher than the pretest scores. This finding suggests the importance of vocabulary and pronunciation in English listening and self-study through mass media should be taken into more concern.
Analisis Penerapan Akuntansi Dana Zakat Dan Infak/Sedekah Pada Lembaga Aamil Zakat Al-Ihsan Temanggung
Authors: Rahmawati Kiki , Iswanaji Chaidir
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis mengenai  implementasi akuntansidana zakat pada LAZIS Jateng Cabang Temanggung. Metode  yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini  yaitu metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan penelitian studi kasus untuk mengetahui klayakan program akuntansi. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini dalam perlakuan akuntansi secara umum zakat oleh LAZIS Jateng Cabang Temanggung sudah cukup baik, diantaranya yaitu pengakuan dan penyaluran. Untuk penilaian, penyajian dan pengungkapan juga sudah selaras dengan PSAK 109.
Rancangan Implementasi Manajemen Risiko Operasional Pada Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Pariwisata Di Jakarta 2023-2024
Authors: Natalia Fenny , Prasetyo Aries Heru
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi, menganalisis, dan mengevaluasi risiko operasional, serta mengusulkan perlakuan risiko dan rencana pemantauan dan peninjauan risiko operasional yang teridentifikasi di SMK Jelajah Mandala Jakarta. Merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian terapan mengacu pada ISO 31000:2018 dengan menggunakan alat analisis SWOT, FMECA, Diagram Pareto, Peta Risiko, dan Matriks perlakuan risiko. SMK Jelajah Mandala merupakan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Pariwisata di Jakarta bernaung dibawah yayasan Tonggak Pendidikan dan Dinas Pendidikan DKI Jakarta. Dari penelitian ini ditemukan 51 risiko operasional yang diidentifikasi dengan 18 risiko prioritas yang dianalisis untuk perlakuan risiko. Dari 18 risiko prioritas yang diidentifikasi, 10 risiko adalah risiko berdampak tinggi dengan probabilitas tinggi sehingga perlu dicegah dan dimitigasi, 3 risiko adalah risiko berdampak rendah dengan probabilitas tinggi sehingga perlu dicegah, dan 5 risiko adalah risiko berdampak tinggi dengan probabilitas rendah sehingga perlu dimitigasi. Melihat urgensi masalah yang ada dan potensi risiko yang teridentifikasi maka rancangan manajemen risiko operasional perlu segera diimplementasikan dan perlu dilakukan kajian lebih lanjut tentang rancangan strategi bisnis dan sistem manajemen sumber daya manusia yang efektif.
Comparison Analysis of Indomaret Brand Equity With Alfamart (Wiliam Iskandar)
Authors: Missy Bremila  , Matondang Vinsensius , Hendra
Published: November 2022

Indomaret and Alfamart are retail businesses that continue to grow in the city of Medan. With retail growth that continues to grow, brand equity will be an important grower because a brand can be declared good if it has strong brand equity.This study aims to determine the difference in brand equity between Indomaret and Alfamart where the study uses the theory of Building strong brands. The research was conducted by comparing the size of the percentage of answers on the questionnaire. For testing the instrument using validity, reliability and normality tests. Meanwhile,The analysis used by the author is percentage analysis and analysis of the Independent Sample Test. Analysis of the Independent Sample Test is a statistical test used to compare the observation data with the expected data to test the hypothesis. The results show that there are differences in Brand Equity between Indomaret and Alfamart in the minds of consumers based on the dimensions of Brand Awareness, Brand Association, Quality Perception and Brand Loyalty. Of the four dimensions of Brand Equity, there are 2 (two) dimensions which state that there are differences between Indomaret and Alfamart. And there are 2 (two) dimensions which state that there is no difference between Indomaret and Alfamart. From these four dimensions, Indomaret is superior to Alfamart.
Hubungan Pengetahuan dengan Sikap Kesiapsiagaan Bencana Banjir di Desa Koripan Kecamatan Polanharjo Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Dwi Rahmawati  , Siti Fatmawati
Published: November 2022

Indonesia which is located in an area prone to natural disasters. The impact of floods experienced by the community such as diarrhea, itching, digestive tract, fever, upper respiratory tract infections and other diseases. Klaten city is said that every year there will be the most severe floods last year 2021. The knowledge possessed is very helpful in disaster management, and attitudes towards healthy and healthy living behavior are able to prevent environmental-based diseases. Knowing the relationship between knowledge and attitude towards flood disaster preparedness in Koripan village, Polanharjo district, Klaten regency. This research uses analytical methods, data collection techniques with stratified ramdom sampling, a sample of 89 respondents, the instrument of this research is a questionnaire. The results of the univariate analysis showed that the knowledge level of the people in polanharjo sub-district was in the good category. Community attitudes in the positive category. The results of the bivaariate analysis show that there is on relationship between knowledge and attitude towards flood disaster preparedness. The characteristics of respondents in polanharjo sub-district are the majority aged >40 yeard and the majority are male as many as 49 respondents. The level of public knowledge about flood disaster preparedness in polanharjo is mostly in the good category. The public attitude about flood disaster preparedness in the polanharjo district, the majority of the positive results, there is no relationship between knowledge and attitude.
Faktor Yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Protokol Kesehatan Covid-19 pada Pedagang di Pasar Oesapa Kota Kupang
Authors: Mardiyanti Y. Lende  , Pius Weraman  , Daniela L. A Boeky
Published: November 2022

The implementation of the COVID-19 health protocol is one of the prevention efforts recommended by the government to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in Indonesia. The market is one of the public places at risk of transmission of COVID-19, but there are still many traders who have not implemented health protocols properly. This study aims to determine the factors related to the behavior of the COVID-19 health protocol on traders at the Oesapa market, Kupang City. This type of research is quantitative research using a cross sectional design. The sample consisted of 100 people with accidental sampling technique. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-square test with a significance level of =0.05. The results showed that the factors related to the behavior of the COVID-19 health protocol on traders were age (p-value = 0.007), education level (p-value = 0.000), and level of knowledge (p-value = 0.003), while the unrelated are gender (p-value = 0.967), availability of information sources (p-value = 1,000), and availability of infrastructure (p-value = 0.249). Traders are expected to be able to improve the behavior of the COVID-19 health protocol. Market managers are expected to provide counseling by using posters about preventing COVID-19 in the market area.
Ketepatan Kode Penyakit Bronkopneumonia dan Kelengkapan Rekam Medis di Rumah Sakit St. Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2022
Authors: Pestaria Saragih  , Nasipta Ginting  , Misda Nainggolan
Published: November 2022

The accuracy of the bronchopneumonia case code is that all diagnoses are filled out correctly based on the completeness of filling out the medical record with code J18.0 as the code in the ICD 10 book. Completeness of filling out the medical record is a medical record that has been completely filled out by a doctor within 1x24 hours, after completing outpatient services. or after an inpatient is decided to go home which includes a patient identity sheet, medical resume, and supporting diagnostic examination sheet. Researchers take specific cases of bronchopneumonia because during the practice service at St. Hospital. Elisabeth in 2021 there are 10 files of bronchopneumonia patients, there are 3 medical record files with incorrect codes. Based on this background, researchers are interested in conducting research with the title of code accuracy and completeness of medical records of bronchopneumonia patients at St. Hospital. Elisabeth Medan 2022. The type of research design used was a descriptive design with a sampling method of 82 respondents in total at St.Elisabeth Hospital Medan 2022. The instrument used in data collection was a checklist study documentation. The results of the study obtain that the correct category code was 70 medical records (85.3%) and the incorrect category are 12 medical records (14.7%) medical record files. While the completeness of the patient identity sheet is 85.3%, the medical resume sheet is 85.3%, and the laboratory support results sheet is 81.7% complete.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Tentang Keputihan dengan Perilaku Penggunaan Pantyliner pada Remaja Putri
Authors: Mita Wijayanti  , Tri Susilowati
Published: November 2022

Vaginal discharge is one of the most common problems faced by women, especially teenagers. The incidence of vaginal discharge in adolescent girls increases by 5% every year. This happens because of the lack of knowledge about vaginal discharge and cleanliness of reproductive organs and behavior that depends on the use of pantyliners. The Correlation analytic research with cross sectional approach. The technique in taking the sample is through purposive sampling, with a total sample of 83 respondents. The results of the univariate analysis showed that the level of knowledge about vaginal discharge in young women in Gondang Village was in the high category and the behavior of using pantyliners was in the positive category. Meanwhile, the results of the bivariate test prove that the level of knowledge about vaginal discharge is related to the behavior of using pantyliners in young women with p value = 0.000 < = 0.05. Level of knowledge about the whiteness of adolescent girls is in the high category with the behavior of using pantyliners in the positive category. There is a relationship between knowledge of vaginal discharge and the behavior of using pantyliners in adolescent girls aged 10-21 years in Gondang Village, Gondang District, Sragen Regency.
Pengaruh Stretching Exercise Terhadap Konsentrasi Belajar pada Siswa di SDN 02 Jaten
Authors: Nanda Putri  , Eska Dwi Prajayanti
Published: November 2022

Learning concentration is the ability to focus on the lesson. When a person's concentration decreases, a person, especially a student, will do activities that should not be done, such as falling asleep during class hours, chatting to themselves, and playing games that cause the learning process to be ineffective. One activity that has the opportunity to increase learning concentration is the provision of stretching exercises so that the learning process becomes effective and conducive. Stretching exercises are necessary muscle stretches and are used for both healthy and sick people to stretch, flex or increase the flexibility of muscles that are considered problematic. To determine the effect of stretching exercise on the concentration of learning in students. The research design is Quasi Experiment with One Group Pretest-posttest Design research design. Sampling of 49 respondents. The research instrument used was SOP stretching exercise and learning concentration questionnaire. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test. The results showed a significant value of stretching exercise on learning concentration in students with p value 0.000 <0.05. There is an effect of stretching exercise on learning concentration in students of SDN 2 Jaten.
Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Tentang Personal Hygiene pada Santriwati dengan Kejadian Pediculosis Capitis di Pondok Pesantren Al-Manshur Popongan
Authors: Sari Rohmaniah  , Eska Dwi Prajayanti
Published: November 2022

Pediculosis Capitis is an infection of the skin or hair of the head caused by the infestation of Pediculus Humanus Var. Capitis. Factors causing Pediculosis Capitis  is an environment with many residents such as in a boarding school, the lack of  knowledge and attitudes of personal hygiene such as rarely shampooing and individual characteristics (types of  hair and hair length). This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and  attitudes about personal hygiene in students with the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the cottage  Pesantren Al-Mansur Popongan. This research method uses the cross-sectional. The sample of this research is the female students of Al-Manshur Popongan Islamic Boarding School. technique  This research uses purposive sampling data analysis chi-square test. Data retrieval  through filling out questionnaires and direct examination of samples. most of the female student had sufficient knowledge of personal hygiene category, 43 female student (64.2%), personal hygiene attitude positive category 42 female student (62.7%) and for the incidence of pediculosis capitis yes category 50 female student (74.6%). The results of the chi square test with P-value 0.017 < 0.05 and P-value 0.001 < 0.05. there is a significant relationship between knowledge and personal hygiene in female students  with the incidence of pediculosis capitis at the Al-Manshur Popongan Islamic Boarding School.
Pengaruh Rendam Kaki Air Hangat Terhadap Tekanan Darah pada Lansia Hiperten
Authors: Ayu Okta Viana  , Irma Mustika Sari
Published: November 2022

Age is one of the factors that trigger hypertension that cannot be controlled, this causes more than 60% of the elderly to experience hypertension. One treatment that can be done to control blood pressure is to soak the feet in warm water. This study aims to determine the effect of soaking feet in warm air on blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension. Using quantitative research methods, the method used was pre-experimental with one group pre-test-post-test design, the research sample used purposive sampling with 20 elderly people, the research instrument used an observation sheet and a sphygmomanometer. The results of the univariate analysis of systolic blood pressure before the intervention were 159 mmHg and diastolic was 90 mmHg, the average systolic blood pressure after the intervention was 139 mmHg and diastolic 80 mmHg. The results of the Wilcoxon test bivariate analysis showed that systolic blood pressure p = 0.000 <0.05 and diastolic blood pressure p = 0.000 <0.05. The conclusion from the results obtained is that there is an effect of warm air foot soak on blood pressure in hypertensive elderly in Sambilenguk Hamlet.
Linear Regression Modelling of Actual and Designed Angles of a Four Bar Linkage using MATLAB
Authors: Obaseki Engr. Dr. Efosa , Okechukwu Agulanna Victor , Tennison. I Ewurum
Published: November 2022

The study, linear regression modeling of actual and designed angles of a four bar linkage through MATLAB approach was successfully carried out. The researchers considered actual and designed angles data gotten through Simulink modeling and simulation in the MATLAB command window. The linear regression modeling was achieved using designed angles of +30, +30, -23 and 0 degrees with the corresponding actual position angles of -92.4196, -223.375, 0, +101.66 degrees. The correlation coefficient of -0.7022 and p-value coefficient of 0.2978 from data analysis indicated that there is negative and significant relationship between actual angle and designed positions angles; however, the linear graph showed some region of positive relationship. MATLAB analysis also computed the linear regression model between actual and designed positions angles. The root mean squared error was observed to be 121 with standard error of 65. 234. The P-value 0.2978 and degrees of freedom 2 of the linear regression model generated are consistent with the P-value and degrees of freedom of ANOVA model, that proves correctness of the model. The researchers made the following recommendations: To avoid failure of machines and mechanisms and to minimize operational noise, actual position angles of links must be computed before linkage configuration is carried out, this research can also be done in future using other advanced software for generalization.
Table of Contents, Medical Journal of Zambia Volume 46 Number 1
Authors: Association Zambia Medical
Published: November 2022

The Medical Journal of Zambia is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal intended for the publication of papers from all specialities of medicine (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and their subspecialties, basic sciences, public health, social medicine and medical politics.  The journal also welcomes contributions from experienced individuals describing the way they deal with particular problems (i.e. intended to pass on the art of medicine).
Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Risk Factors Among School Children in Primary Schools in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Chirwa Uzima , Musuku J , Pandey V.K
Published: November 2022

Objectives: Todetermine the prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among primary school children in Lusaka, Zambia.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done in day primary schools in Lusaka District, Zambia, between October 2017 and March 2018. The study was conducted in fourteen schools, using a stratified multistage sampling. Two schools, one government and one private were selected randomly from each of the seven constituencies of Lusaka district. The pupils in each school were selected randomly using a probability proportionate to size sampling strategy. Information collected included anthropometric measurements, school head teacher reported, parent/guardian-reported, and childreported questionnaires on lifestyle, diet andphysical activity.

Results: A total of 556 pupils were selected. The prevalence of obesity was 8.8 percent and overweight 12.6 percent with the burden increasing with age [adjusted Odds Ratio = 1.35, 95percent Confidence Interval (CI)= 1.05- 1.74, P- value=0.02].The mean age of the pupils was 10.5 years (SD= 1.47). Boys had on average 38percent reduced odds for overweight/obesity compared to girls [Adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.62, 95percentConfidence Interval (CI) = 0.40 – 0.97, P-value =0.034]. Pupils in private schools had on averagetwice increased odds for overweight/obesity (OR =2.26, CI = 1.47 – 3.48, P-value < 0.001) than pupils in government schools. Pupils who watched TV for less than an hour had on average 55percent reduced odds for overweight/obesity (OR = 0.45, CI = 0.25 – 0.81, P-value = 0.007), than those that watched TV for more than 1 hour.

Concluson: The prevalence of obesity and overweight among primary school going children was 8.8 percent and12.6percent respectively. The risk factors associated with obesity include female gender, enrolment in a private school and proloned watching of television.
Prophylactic Use of Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) in Schizophrenia and Psychosis: A Critical Review of Literature to Guide for Evidence Based Practice in Zambia
Authors: Sheikh W.A
Published: November 2022

Background: Anticholinergic drugs are particularly used in psychiatric practice to counteract the EPS secondary to antipsychotic drugs. Trihexyphenidyl (Benzhexol), commonly known as 'Artane' is most widely used anticholinergic drug in Zambia. It is routinely prescribed as prophylaxis to counteract the side-effects in patients taking FGA. In anecdotal experience the abuse of artane is very common among mental patients as well as in the general public in Zambia. This article reviews the literature about psychiatric use, mechanism of action and abuse potential of trihexyphenidyl.Objective: This review aim to critically review the literature about use of trihexyphenidyl to guide whether it is justified to use this drug for prophylaxis to counteract the side-effects of antipsychotics in Zambia.

Methodology: Literature search was conducted using MEDLINE via PubMed (from 1970-2018).Initially broad search was undertaken to find controlled studies, case reports and review articles and later some relevant bibliographic articles were reviewed to find some more studies.  

Conclusion: There is generally no need to start an anticholinergic drugs when a patient is prescribed antipsychotics. For patients who are already on anticholinergic drugs, discontinuation of these drugs should be considered in patients with stable EPS. Anticholinergic drugs can be considered only in individuals with significant EPS when dose reduction and switching strategies have proven ineffective, or when the side effects are acute or severe.
Need for Image Reporting by Radiographers in Zambia
Authors: Bwanga Osward , Mulenga Joseph , Chanda Ernest , Mulenga Joseph
Published: November 2022

There is a critical shortage of radiologists in Zambia, with only 5 serving the entire population of approximately 17 million. For this reason, most hospitals, especially in rural areas have no radiologist services. This leaves most diagnostic imaging examinations unreported. In order to bring imaging services closer to the families who stand as a point of care, this article addresses the ways and possibilities of having reporting radiographers assisting radiologists in reporting on plain film radiographs. It has further evaluated evidence and research on how this undertaking has worked well in other countries. The article ends by recognising that with postgraduate training in image interpretation and reporting, radiographers (both diploma and degree holders) in Zambia can effectively report on plain film radiographs; thereby improving access to this service for the majority of patients.
Molecular Subtyping of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): An approach to improving treatment response and survival outcome
Authors: Okoye Jude Ogechukwu
Published: November 2022

Letter to the Editor
A Study of Burnout Amongst Doctors at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Simuyemba Moses C. , Mathole Thubelile
Published: November 2022

Background: Stress among health care workers is a subject that has received much attention worldwide. However, there have been few studies that address the issue of work-related stress among health care workers in Africa and in Zambia in particular. There was an urgent need to study burnout at the University Teaching Hospital in order to have concrete evidence for planning and policy purposes in order to help address some of the human resource for health problems in Zambia. This study sought to measure the levels of work-related burnout among doctors at the University Teaching Hospital and to investigate associated factors.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Data was collected by means of a self-administered survey using Maslach  Burnout Inventory provided by mindgarden.com. Data analysis was done using guidelines as set out in the Maslach  Burnout Inventory manual using Epi-info software. Cross tabulations and chi-square and statistical analysis tests were  done in order to establish whether there were any statistically significant associations between levels of burnout and other variables such as sex, age, seniority, department and marital status, among others.

Results: More than half, 54.4.%, of doctors studied at the University Teaching Hospital experienced average or high levels of emotional exhaustion with 44.8% experiencing average or high levels of depersonalisation and 66.4% experiencing average or low levels of personal accomplishment. Personal accomplishment was the subscale with the highest indication of burnout, followed by emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation. There were no significant associations between demographic and individual work factors studied and burnout levels.

Conclusions: Burnout levels are significant at the University Teaching Hospital. There were no significant associations between demographic and individual work factors studied and burnout levels. This study has highlighted that burnout is a problem that needs to be addressed at the hospital and further investigation is required to assess what factors maybe contributing to it, particularly those related to the work environment, since personal and demographiccharacteristics did not show any associations to burnout.
Enhancing Mental Health Care through ‘Therapeutic Art' in Zambia
Authors: Sheikh Waqas Ahmed , Hill L A , Lyambai K
Published: November 2022

Background: Mental health care needs a range of inputs to maximise opportunities for effective outcomes. In Zambia, like many developing countries, mental health care is largely limited to pharmacological approaches. In efforts to addressthis gap a Scottish NGO 'Zambia Therapeutic Art' (ZTA) developed and implemented 'The Zambia Therapeutic Art Course' for Mental Health Professionals (The ZTA Course, MHPs).

Objective: To assess the effectiveness and sustainability of The ZTA Course.

Methods: A mixed methods approach was used: Evaluation questionnaires were administered to 26 MHPs on completion  of the course in Lusaka and Livingstone; of these, 12 were interviewed 6 months post-course. Data was analysed thematically.

Results: All 26 MHP trainees, who completed questionnaires, reported an increase in useful skills with 63% reporting imptovements in communication and relationship building with patients during the experiential training. All 12MHPs trainees interviewed 6 months post-course had used Therapeutic Art (TA) skills in their work; 75 % clearly demonstrated their capacity to understand and implement the practice and felt the training was sufficient to do this. The applicability of the course to other health settings and special education was widely noted. Perceived challengesgoing forward included lack of resources and support systems.

Conclusion: The ZTA Course has much potential to improve mental health care in Zambia by addressing the current gap in provision of psychosocial approaches. Increasing patients' ability to communicate with MHPs through using artenabled better therapeutic relationships; improving MHPs understanding of their patients and their difficulties and supporting patients' empowerment and recovery.
Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis in a Black Zambian Child
Authors: Bobo P , Goma J , Musonda B , Mpabalwani E
Published: November 2022

A 7 year old girl with progressive ptosis and worsening generalised body weakness presented to the out-patient clinic of a general paediatric unit at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) after having been to a number of health institutions before a diagnosis of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis was made. She was commenced on a steroid and anticholinesterase therapy with great improvement. This case report summarises the progression of symptoms, challenges in diagnosis andimprovement on initiation of pyridostigmine therapy.
Prevalence of Sports Betting Addictive Disorder Among the Medical Students at the University of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Sheikh Waqas Ahmed , Sakala C , Paul R , Dalal N
Published: November 2022

Background: Non substance related abuse disorder also known as behavioral addiction does not involve the ingestion of a substance but has similar effects as alcohol and drug addiction. Examples are gambling, sexual addiction, internet addiction, and compulsive shopping. There are different forms of gambling and among them sports betting is the fast growing type of commercial gambling. In Zambia, sports betting has become popular among the students. This studywas conducted to evaluate the impact of sports betting on medical students at Ridgeway Campus of University of Zambia.Objective: To determine the prevalence of sports betting among students at the University of Zambia, Ridgeway campus.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 100 undergraduate medical students studying at University of Zambia and staying at Ridgeway Campus. Data was collected using questionnaires which were administered on randomly selected participants. Data entry was done using Microsoft Excel Sheets and data was analyzedusing SPSS.

Results: 71% of the participants agreed to have placed a bet (wager) before and 29% had never betted before. 56% of the participants preferred online betting, 2% preferred physical placing of a bet, and 13% used both online and physical betting while 29% of the participants never betted.

Conclusion: Sports betting is the fast growing gambling industry. The percentage of respondents who bet at Ridgeway campus was found to be 71% and those who don't bet 29% according to the study. Students continued to engage themselves in betting despite having the knowledge that sports betting is a form of gambling and it is an addictive disorder.
Medical Students' Awareness of the Role of Physiotherapy in Healthcare at the University of Zambia-Ridgeway Campus
Authors: Zangata Chinyemba , Chalwe Martha Banda , Mumba Mary S. S
Published: November 2022

Objectives: The main objective of this research was to determine the University of Zambia medical students' awareness of the role of physiotherapy in health care at Ridgeway Campus, School of Medicine.

Methods: This study was a descriptive crosssectional study. One hundred and fifty-two medical students of the University of Zambia participated in this study. Participants were recruited using simple random sampling. Each student completed a selfadministered questionnaire that obtained information on demographics, awareness of role of physiotherapists and educational sources of information. Chi-square test was used to analyze differences in awareness by gender and year ofstudy.

Results: The results showed that there were more males (n=92; 60.5%) than females (n=60; 39.5%).The majority of participants were within the age range of 25–31 years (n=116; 76.3%). Although rates of awareness regarding some physiotherapy roles were high, many of the medical students were unaware that physiotherapists are capable of establishing diagnoses. About 83.6% (n=127) of the students also viewed the role of physiotherapists inthe health team as one of providing assistance for medical work. Clinical ward rounds were identified as the most common source of information on physiotherapy. Year of study resulted in a significantly different level of awareness (p<0.05) with a higher proportion of sixth-year students exhibiting awareness of physiotherapists' roles.

Conclusion: The study revealed that medical students have low levels of awareness regarding the role of the Physiotherapists as related to the role of the medical doctors. Therefore, there is a need for physiotherapists to educate medical students about various specialties of physiotherapy like women's health, industrial health, cardiopulmonarydysfunction, and geriatrics physiotherapy
Audit of Completion of Computed Tomography (CT) Request Forms at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) of Zambia
Authors: Chanda Enerst , Bwanga Osward , Sindaza Ncheebe , Chipampe Mercy Nachalwe , Chisha Mike
Published: November 2022

Background: Computed tomography (CT) is a common imaging examination requested for the diagnosis and effective management of diseases and injuries. The effectiveness of an imaging examination is greatly increased if the request form is adequately completed.

 Objective: This study aimed at auditing the adequacy of completion of CT request forms filled in at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) of Zambia.

 Methods: This was a retrospective audit conducted at CDH in Zambia using a quantitative approach. A structured proforma was used to collect data from randomly selected filled out request forms (N=80) between April and July 2020. Data was presented using tables, graphs and analysed using descriptive statistics.

 Results: Of all the variables (N=14) audited, only the name and gender of the patients were provided in all the CT request forms. Other demographic information of patients was provided: age in N=78 (97.5%) and phone number in N=15(18.75%). Information about the examination was provided: requesting date in N=75 (93.75%), clinical details in N=77 (96.25%), examination in N=78 (97.5%), creatinine results in in N=4 (4.5%) and allergies in N=2 (2.25%). None of the request forms had diabetes information. Information related to the referring medical practitioners was provided: requesting department in N=35 (43.75%), name in N=14 (17.5%), signature in N=73 (91.25%) and phone number in N=8 (10%). Lastly, N=78 (97.5%) of the request forms were legible. 

 Conclusion:  The CT request forms are incompletely and inadequately filled at CDH. An awareness programme for medical practitioners is recommended as well as re-auditing after 12 months to assess any improvement.
Knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among men and women attending the infertility clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City
Authors: Isikhuemen Maradona Ehikioya
Published: November 2022

Objective:to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among men and women attending the infertility clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.Methods:This was a cross-sectional descriptive stthstudy conducted between 1 October, 2018 and 30 May, 2019 among 264 men and women attending the infertility clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, a major tertiary referral Centre in southern Nigeria. Ethical approval for this study was obtainedandrespondentswereassuredofconfidentiality. Data was analysed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Version 21.

 

Results:The mean age of men and women was 37.26±6.9 years (42.12±6.2 for males and 37.24±7.7 for females). Out of the 264 respondents, 86% of males and 87.9% of female respondents have heard of child adoption in the past. Majority of the respondents, 232 (82% males and 89.3% females) thought of adoption as a good thing which should be encouraged. A hundred and six (44% of males and 39.3% of females) were willing to adopt a child. Only 2 respondents had adopted a child. Level of education of the female respondents significantly influenced attitude towards child adoption (p=0.01). Sex of respondents did not influence their attitude towards child adoption.

 

Conclusion:Majority of infertile men and women had a positive attitude towards child adoption but the practice was rather poor
Kajian Filologi pada Perubahan Sintaksis dan Morfologis Arab
Authors: Fahmi Nurul
Published: November 2022

Dalam bahasa Arab, ada banyak perubahan-perubahan bahasa yang terkait dengan sintaksis (nahw) dan morfologis (sharf) bahasa Arab. Dengan adanya perubahan-perubahan tersebut, pembelajar bahasa Arab seringkali kesulitan untuk mengetahui manakah teks yang benar dan manakah teks yang tidak sesuai dengan kaidah bahasa Arab. Untuk mengetahui hal itu, seorang pembelajar bisa mengetahui hal tersebut dengan mengajukan metode Obyektif dalam kajian ilmu Filologi. Metode tersebut untuk membandingkan beberapa naskah atau teks yang ada, untuk mencari tahu manakah teks yang sesuai dengan kaidah bahasa Arab.  Secara agak lebih dalam, semua kajian di atas akan dipaparkan oleh penulis dalam penelitian ini. Dalam penelitian ini, metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode kajian pustaka (library research). Metode kualitatif merupakan prosedur penelitian yang menghasilkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis dengan mengkaji beberapa literatur kepustakaan, yaitu buku-buku. Sedangkan instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi dengan meneliti beberapa buku terkait dengan sintaksis (nahw) dan morfologis (sharf) bahasa Arab.
La incorporación de la tierra pública al dominio privado
Authors: Calderone Alicia , Ferrari Marcela
Published: November 2022

Se analiza las acciones del gobierno de la provincia de Córdoba en materia territorial entre 1855 y 1880, observando los mecanismos y el resultado de las operaciones de ventas, compras, transferencias y permutas de tierras públicas. En el análisis se tiene en cuenta algunos factores que acompañaron, ofrecieron garantías y estimularon los remates, tales como el continuo proceso de saneamiento de la propiedad fiscal; el desplazamiento de las fronteras Sur y Este acosadas por la presión del indígena; y el tendido de la línea del Ferrocarril Central Argentino. Finalmente se considerara la participación de los grupos locales económicamente fuertes y el grado de penetración de capitales de hacendados de origen bonaerense y extranjero en el ámbito provincial. Este trabajo ha sido realizado en base a la consulta de los protocolos notariales generados por el proceso de compraventa de tierras en los que tuvo ingerencia el gobierno de la Provincia.
Crecimiento Urbano y Transacciones Inmobiliarias. El caso de la Ciudad de Córdoba entre 1880/90
Authors: Boixadós María Cristina , Gabetta Eloisa
Published: November 2022

Este artículo, es una síntesis de un trabajo más extenso, plantea un análisis parcial de la expansión urbana de la ciudad de Córdoba entre 1880 y 1890.
Libros
Authors: Revista de Economía y Estadística .
Published: November 2022

Comentarios de los libros Fundamentos de Análisis Económico por Alberto BENEGAS LYNCH (h) e Instrumental para el Estudio de la Economía por Ricardo J. FERRUCCI.
Foro Mundial de la Salud. Organización Mundial de la Salud. Investigaciones sobre Sistemas de Salud
Authors: Castellano Nélida Del Carmen
Published: November 2022

Pretendemos, como objetivo principal de este trabajo, analizar el subsistema decisorio de las Empresas Privadas de Salud de ahora en adelante (EPS) localizadas en la Ciudad de Córdoba.
Literasi Digital pada Remaja dalam Upaya Menangkal Informasi Hoax Jelang Pemilu 2024
Authors: Beta A. Rivai , Syobah Sy. Nurul , Tahir M. , Syahab Ahmad , Amin Abdurrahman
Published: November 2022

Perkembangan teknologi informasi, memudahkan tersebarnya informasi didunia digital. Salah satunya melalui media sosial. Kemudahan yang diperoleh melalui media sosial, banyak dilirik oleh calon presiden dan para pendukung pada tahun 2019. Tidak bisa dipungkuri banyak informasi yang tersebar, sebagian  berisi informasi hoax yang dapat menjatuhkan salah satu calon presiden. Persebaran informasi hoax di media sosial akan membuat resah dan tidak tepat sasaran menjatuhkan pilihan, terutama pada remaja yang belum pernah mengikuti pemilihan pemilu di tahun 2019.  Hal ini menyebabkan perlunya Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dengan tema Literasi digital menangkal berita hoax menjelang pemilu tahun 2024. Kegiatan ini bertujuan agar remaja memiliki kemampuan berliterasi di dunia digital. Kegiatan dilakukan ke dalam dua sesi dengan model diskusi. Diharapkan dari kegiatan tersebut, remaja dapat menentukap sikap dan pilihannya sendiri tanpa terkontaminasi dengan informasi hoax. Selain itu remaja bisa menjadi agen untuk menanggal informasi hoax, dan memberikan informasi yang akurat pada masyarakat menjelang pemilu tahun 2024.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE QUALITY INNOVATION COMPETITION IN 2022
Authors: AM Fadli Mappisabbi  , Rosmiati Rosmiati  , Sirnan Sirnan  , Ambo Masse
Published: November 2022

Pelayanan publik merupakan ukuran kinerja pemerintah yang paling terlihat. Masyarakat dapat langsung menilai kinerja pemerintah berdasarkan pelayanan yang mereka terima. Sebab kualitas pelayanan publik di seluruh kementerian/lembaga merupakan hal mendasar yang harus ditingkatkan. Peningkatan pelayanan publik, kebijakan Kemenpan RB yang sejak tahun 2014 merupakan tahun inovasi pelayanan publik. Semua instansi pemerintah, baik di pusat maupun daerah diharapkan membuat ide kreatif atau jawaban cara kerja/metode pelayanan publik. Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi mengumpulkan dan menilai inovasi yang telah dilakukan di sejumlah instansi di seluruh Indonesia. Semoga kualitas dan inovasi pelayanan publik BPS dapat selalu ditingkatkan.