bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Development and Evaluation of ‘Life Age’: a primary prevention and population focused risk communication tool (Preprint)
Authors: Olusan Adeogo Akinwale , Barr Suzanne , Cobain Mark , Whelan Holly Anne
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Communicating cardiovascular risk to the general population requires forms of communication that can enhance risk perception, stimulate lifestyle changes and reduce cardiovascular risks.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to develop a lifestyle risk assessment that incorporates risk of premature mortality with psychosocial wellbeing and motivates lifestyle change.

METHODS

This was a pilot single-arm repeated measures design to evaluate the efficacy of ‘Life Age’ on lifestyle changes. Participants were recruited via social media, completed an online version of the ‘Life Age’ questionnaire at baseline and at follow-up (8 weeks) and received 23 e-newsletters based on their ‘Life Age’ results along with a mobile tracker. Participants estimated ‘Life Age’ scores were analysed for evidence of lifestyle change. Qualitative feedback of participants was also assessed.

RESULTS

18 out of 27 participants completed the two ‘Life Age’ tests. The median baseline ‘Life Age’ was 1 year older compared to chronological age which was reduced to -1.9 years at follow-up representing an improvement of 2.9 years (p=.022). There were also accompanying improvement in Mediterranean diet score (p=.001), life satisfaction (p=.003), sleep (p=.05) and stress (p=.057). Qualitative feedback indicated that the ‘Life Age’ tool was easy to understand, helpful and motivating.

CONCLUSIONS

This novel ‘Life Age’ tool provides an evidence-based risk assessment that generates lifestyle changes consistent with reduction in cardiovascular risk and improved psychosocial wellbeing. Further evaluation using a larger randomised control trial is required to fully evaluate the impact of ‘Life Age’ tool on lifestyle changes and cardiovascular disease prevention.
More Than Serving Food on the Table: Understanding Household Relations of a Woman as a Factory Worker
Authors: Anggia Franceline
Published: February 2022

Western modern theorists have long perceived intimate relations as unproductive, irrational, and unrelated to the economy. This kind of approach neglects nuanced ties that might be preconditions of women’s participation in the paid workforce. Consequently, women workers’ perspectives in defining their work have often been overlooked. This study will critically examine an industrial woman worker’s way of defining work-decision by exploring how a desire to maintain intimate relations in the household serves as a crucial precondition for women’s participation in the paid workforce. Though precariousness pervades a woman worker’s work condition, a chance to work as a factory worker also becomes a source of self-esteem and self-confidence. This study shows how nuanced and intimate relations within a household which involve performative acts of gender as a mother and a wife constitute a woman worker’s insistence on working in a precarious condition. This research departs from an ethnographic-based approach relying on participant observation and in-depth interviews with a textile factory woman worker in Yogyakarta. Data analyses are processed based on thematic interpretation of field notes, transcript of the interview, and review of relevant literature regarding feminist theoretical understandings of the economy.
Patterns of emergency department visits preceding colorectal cancer diagnosis: a population-based study
Authors: Abdel-Rahman Omar , Tang Patricia A , Ghosh Sunita , Scarfe Andrew
Published: February 2022

Aim:
To assess the patterns of emergency department (ED) visits in the 3 months preceding a diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) in a real-world, population-based context.
Materials & methods:
Linked provincial registries in Alberta, Canada, were accessed and patients with CRC diagnosed between 2004 and 2018 were identified. The National Ambulatory Care reporting system was used to identify patients who visited an ED within 3 months of a diagnosis of CRC. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with any ED visits as well as frequent (≥3) ED visits.
Results:
A total of 25,310 patients with CRC were included in the current study. These include 10,126 patients (40%) who had at least one visit to the ED in the 3 months before a diagnosis of CRC diagnosis and 613 patients (2.4%) who visited the ED multiple (≥3) times. The following factors were associated with any visit to an ED: older age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.010; 95% CI: 1.008–1.012), female gender (OR: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.16–1.30), higher comorbidity index (OR: 1.38; 95% CI: 1.35–1.41), metastatic disease (OR: 2.37; 95% CI: 2.23–2.53), proximal tumors (OR: 1.59; 95% CI: 1.50–1.68) and North zone (OR vs south zone: 1.75; 95% CI: 1.55–1.98).
Conclusion:
It is not uncommon for CRC patients to visit the ED at least once in the 3 months prior to having such a diagnosis. Factors associated with frequent pre diagnosis emergency visits included female gender, higher burden of comorbid disease, advanced stage, proximal tumors and living in the North zone of Alberta (where there is limited access to specialist care).
Vivienda saludable y estado de salud en las ciudades. El caso de Oaxaca, México
Authors: Miguel Velasco Andrés Enrique , López Hernández Ruffo Cain , Miguel Cruz Andrés
Published: February 2022

Objetivo: analizar los efectos de la vivienda saludable en el estado de salud de los habitantes de las ciudades de Oaxaca durante el periodo 2000-2015. Metodología: se aplicó la técnica estadística de regresión lineal de efectos mixtos, que permite obtener la asociación de los índices analizados a lo largo del tiempo. Resultados: la vivienda saludable contribuye a mantener un buen estado de salud entre los habitantes de las ciudades, sobre todo en aquéllos cuyas casas tienen acceso a los servicios básicos y buena calidad en los materiales de construcción. Limitaciones: faltan estudios comparativos a escala nacional para analizar los efectos de la COVID-19 en las viviendas. Valor: la información sobre las ciudades da a conocer la salud de la población a partir de la vivienda. Conclusiones: el estado de salud de los residentes de las ciudades mejora con el progreso de las viviendas saludables, siempre y cuando éstas se piensen como un primer espacio de construcción de la salud pública.
Assessment of Peak Upsurge Height Adopting Simulation Analysis
Authors: S. V. S. N. D. L. Prasanna , N Suresh Kumar
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Surge tanks are water storage devices provided on the upstream of a pump house. The main purpose of a surge chamber is to protect the pipe line from excessive surge pressures. During the power failure or sudden shut down of pump(s), the flow in the pipe line is diverted into the surge tank. The present study was carried out for Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme (stage-III) to predict the peak upsurge height in the surge chamber. The pressure oscillations in the surge tank for different unsteady flow situations with various pump operating conditionswas analyzed in ANSYS – Fluent software. A user-defined function, by means of macro generated based on the VOF - multiphase analysis was adopted. The peak upsurge height was evaluated analytically for one, two and three-pump shutdown conditions. Further, the study was extended to estimate the peak upsurge height by means of two different widely adopted turbulence models viz., k-Epsilon and k-Omega. The results obtained from the simulation analysis were found to be in good consonance with the analytical results for all the three unsteady flow conditions. Keywords: Pump Shutdown, Time Period, Pressure Oscillations, Peak Upsurge Height, K-ε, K-Ω
The increasing of scientific writing skills through a heutagogy approach in Indonesian higher education
Authors: Hafizah Hafizah , Putri Fara Diba Catur , Widiansyah Apriyanti , Farhana Husna
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to find out and understand (1) the process of improving scientific essay writing skills through a heutagogical approach to online learning and (2) the effectiveness of applying the heutagogical approach to improving students' scientific essay writing skills. The method used is action research. The research was conducted on students at a university in Jakarta, Indonesia. This research is participatory and collaborative and takes place in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. Data were collected through writing tests and observations. The writing test results were assessed using the speech writing assessment guidelines. The results showed that applying the heutagogical approach in online learning could improve students' scientific essay writing skills. The mean score on the initial test was 67.88, with only 37.2% getting a score of 75. In the first cycle, the average value increased to 74.49 with a success percentage of 60.5, and in the second cycle, the average value increased to 78.95 with a success percentage of 81.4%. From the research results, it can be concluded that the heutagogical approach can improve students' scientific writing skills.
A corpus-based study of self-mention markers in English research articles
Authors: Firdaus Salwa Fadila , Soemantri Ypsi Soeria , Yuliawati Susi
Published: February 2022

The current research aimed at investigating the authorial identity through explicit self-mention markers (I, me, my, we, us, and our) in English research articles written by Indonesian authors. For this purpose, we employed a mix-methods research design consisting of two analysis phases. First, the quantitative analysis was represented by analyzing the frequency of self-mention markers in the corpus of 200 linguistics and applied linguistics research articles using the corpus tool AntConc ver. 3.9.5 (Anthony, 2020). The corpus was compiled from ten journals indexed in SINTA 1 and 2 in the latest five years (2017-2021). Second, the qualitative phase was represented by concordance analysis to interpret the discourse function of self-mention markers in use. We refer to Hyland's taxonomy (Hyland, 2002). Our findings have discovered that Indonesian authors use self-mention in various functions. This research shows the novice authors the extent to which authors can exploit self-mention markers in English research articles and how expert authors in reputable national journals use self mention markers to obtain essential functions to mark their authorial identity. Thus, this research is expected to add insight to EAP/ESL courses to encourage novice writers to construct and represent their identity in conveying their arguments firmly using these self-mentions markers.
Application of The AWBA Method in Oyster Mushroom Farmers to Reduce Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Authors: Fathimahhayati Lina Dianati , Pawitra Theresia Amelia , Tambunan Willy , Hartono Markus , Sari Fisca Riana
Published: February 2022

WMSD frequently occurs in agriculture works, because the working conditions that require awkward posture in standing or sitting position as well as lifting and carrying heavy loads. Preliminary study showed that oyster mushroom farmers experienced pain in several of body parts especially their waist.  Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate the working posture of oyster mushroom farmers using AWBA (Agriculture Whole Body Assessment) and provide recommendation to reduce risk of musculoskeletal disorder. AWBA evaluates working posture and duration of upper (AULA) and lower extremities (ALLA). The result showed that activity of oyster mushroom production was risky, since 46,7% of all activities were categorized as “very high” and “high” level. Skor of AWBA posture correlated significantly with ALLA (0.812) and and AULA (0,56). Regression analysis showed that AWBA positively correlated with AULA and ALLA. Duration analysis showed that 86,7% working duration were classified as “very high”. The riskiest activity was harvested mushroom from top shelf. Furthermore, distribution and mixing raw materials, taking out baglog from sterilizer, harvesting mushroom from middle shelf, and packaging mushroom into plastic bag also risky activities, since the duration and posture measurement were classified as very high and high, respectively. Recommendation for reducing WMSD were redesigning working area and facilities of oyster mushroom production, such as design ergonomics baglogs’ shelves so that farmers position when reached the baglog was neutral, utilizing table and chair with suitable height in filling media into baglog, inoculation, releasing baglogs’ ring, and packaging activities.
Kajian Ergonomi pada Alat dan Perlengkapan TNI dalam Rangka Mendukung Kepentingan Pertahanan Negara
Authors: Habibah Ainun , Iridiastadi Hardianto , Permana Sigit
Published: February 2022

This study purpose to determine the feasibility and ergonomics aspects of the P-1 and Ranpur Panser APS 1 6X6 produced by PT. Pindad. The data was collected using a survey method through filling out a questionnaire with a purposive sampling method, interviews, and observations. Questionnaires were distributed to 350 TNI soldiers for the use of the P-1 Pistol and 180 of the TNI soldier. Measurement of anthropometric data and fatigue of Ranpur Panser APS soldiers was carried out on 30 soldiers who were randomly drawn from 180 soldiers. The results showed that the Pistol P-1 produced by PT. Pindad in general was still safe, comfortable, and accurate to shoot. However, the addition of infrared will make it easier for soldiers to shoot the targets. The results of the research on the application of ergonomic aspects at Ranpur Panser APS 1 6X6 resulted in a value of 57.47% for the effective criteria, 66.83% for the safe criteria, 69.56% for the comfortable criteria, 75.83% for the healthy criteria, and 80.17% for the efficient criteria. The results show that Ranpur Panser APS fulfill overall EASNE aspects with several notes discussed. Related to the fatigue test, results obtained a significance value of 0.01<0.05 which indicates a significant correlation between fatigue before and after using Ranpur Panser APS 1 6X6.
Peningkatan Produksi Plastik Injection dengan Analisis Overall Equipment Effectiveness dan Single Minute Exchange of Dies
Authors: Supriyati Supriyati , Wiyatno Tri Ngudi , Darmawan Heru
Published: February 2022

The automotive industry is a mainstay because it has a contribution to the national economy. To maintain existence and survive in the midst of intense competition, every industry must be able to continuously improve the quality and performance company in general. Plastic injection manufacturing companies for automotive components are experiencing a decline in machine performance. Machine performance is related to losses that occur in the company. To find out the cause of a decline in machine performance, research is carried out by identifying processes, outputs, losses that occur and taking other actions if needed. Results of OEE calculation analysis, machine 7 has the lowest performance of a total of 8 machines. Low OEE value is influenced by availability, performance, and quality, of three components, the lowest average availability value is only 90%, machine 7 OEE is 81%. Factors affecting OEE are low because the value of availability is low. After analyzing with fishbone diagram, the cause of low availability is due to machine and method factors. Improvement to machine 7 using the SMED method showed a decrease in setup time by 36%, while improvements were made by changing setup flow, replacing machine components, and purging process. Impact of improvements increased availability by 96%, performance, and quality by 99%, while machine efficiency/OEE increased by 93,98%.
Usulan Penerapan Metode Lean Project Management Pada Pembangunan Pelebaran Gedung Gitet Cilegon Baru PT. PLN (Persero)
Authors: Sahrupi Sahrupi , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Harisni Muhammad Uzan
Published: February 2022

The project construction of 2nd floors of GITET Cilegon Building at PT. PLN Persero run is not optimal. Delay is one of the waste occurs in the construction. This research aims to optimize the project construction with a lean thinking approach. Lean Project Management is a method used to obtain an optimal project schedule. Delay factors among others delay in material arrival, bad weather, and broken equipment. The highest risk potential was Acts of God and Natural Hazard such as rain, flood, or natural disasters. The recommendations for improvements to this problem are the switch of work that is material constrained, switch of work if any bad weather occurs. The results of the study obtained a time efficiency value of 33 days so that the work execution time could be accelerated to 156 days from the previous 189 days. The time efficiency contributes to project costs with an efficiency value of IDR 374.400.000.
O papel da Odontologia no diagnóstico da doença enxerto-contra-hospedeiro
Authors: Scopel Camila , Angheben Christian Zamberlan
Published: February 2022

Aim: elucidate which are the most appropriate ways to proceed so that there is an effective diagnosis of Graft-versus-Host Disease by the dentist. Literature review: Graft-versus-host disease affects several patients who undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Clinical signs are often manifested in the oral cavity only, reason why it is important the dentist to be aware of them. This pathology is caused by a complication of allogeneic HSCT, in which there is an activation response of donor T lymphocytes and a recognition of antigens against the recipient. Discussion: The most evident changes are ulcerated lesions, white streaks, mucocele, leukedema, bullous lesions, burning, pain and Xerostomia. These aspects tend to correspond to a diagnosis of malignant lesions, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus and lichen planus. A biopsy is essential for diagnosis as well as for grading the severity of Graft versus Host Disease. Conclusion: If the dental surgeon identifies any of the mentioned signs, he must alert the patient's medical team to start treatment to prevent the recurrence of the original disease.
Os novos paradigmas no tempo de atendimento em pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço durante a pandemia Covid-19: revisão de literatura
Authors: Souza Victor Arthur Rodrigues de , Neves Gabriel Santos , Almeida Gustavo Henrique Santos de , Repeke Carlos Eduardo Palanch
Published: February 2022

Introduction: SARS-CoV2 is a worldwide health threat, which has as its main risk group patients with head and neck cancer. In the time being and in the chance of an emerging second wave of infection, a new protocol based on when to treat patients with head and neck cancer must be implemented. Aim: Reporting the handling protocols for patients with head and neck cancer, facilitating the clinician's decision in the pandemic scenario. Materials and Methods: A bibliographic search was performed in PubMed. A search strategy with descriptors was applied to the database, aiming at reaching scientific articles. The articles reached in such database had their titles and abstracts read in search for the adequacy to the objective proposed. Only scientific articles published between December 1st 2019, and July 10th 2020, were chosen. There was no restriction either on country or language. Literature review: New protocols were created based on the type and stage of cancer, classifying them in order to identify the ideal time to operate safely. Thus, the protocol has levels from initial to advanced, where the initial level comprises benign neoplasms, skin cancers smaller than 2 mm and cases in asymptomatic early stages, and the advanced level comprises malignant, aggressive neoplasms, with painful symptoms and/or that are compromising the other systems and organs. Conclusion: It is necessary to follow the detailed care protocol to guide the progress of head and neck cancer services, by operating patients immediately or postponing surgery, depending on the case and seriousness.
Avaliação in vitro do potencial antifúngico de sais imidazólicos frente a Candida albicans
Authors: Mallmann Thomas Fernando , Porto Alegre Guilherme Stein , Da Silva Vinícius Demétrio , Schrekker Henri Stephan , Hashizume Lina Naomi
Published: February 2022

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the antifungal potential of imidazolium salts (IS) against Candida albicans. Material and methods: Antifungal evaluation of the IS was performed using the disk diffusion test, using a strain of Candida albicans (ATCC 90028). Five different IS were synthesized and tested in the present study: 1,8-bis(methylimidazolium-1-yl) octane bromide (MImC8MImBr2), 1,12-bis(methylimidazolium-1-yl) dodecane methanesulfonate (MImC12MIm(MeS)2), 1-n-hexadecyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride (C16DMImCl), 1,10-bis(methylimidazolium-1-yl) decane methanesulfonate (MImC10MIm(MeS)2) e 1,10-bis(methylimidazolium-1-yl) decane bromide (MImC10MImBr2). Cetylpyridinium chloride (C16PyrCl) was used as a reference substance. Chlorhexidine (C34H54Cl2N10O14) and saline (NaCl 0,9%) solutions were positive and negative controls, respectively. Results: Among the tested IS, MImC12MIm(MeS)2, MImC10MIm(MeS)2 and MImC10MImBr2 showed the following values for inhibition halos: 28,00 mm, 20,50 mm and 18,75 mm, respectively. These values were similar or superior than those found for the positive control (14.87 mm) and reference (0 mm) substances. Discussion: IS can be a promising alternative to antifungal conventional therapies, as exemplified in previous studies. However, further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to assess the antifungal potential of these compounds against Candida-mixed biofilms. Conclusion: Based on these results, there are three in vitro promising antifungal potential against Candida albicans IS tested in this study.
Aspectos anatômicos e funcionais da língua após frenectomia em gemelares: relato de casos clínicos
Authors: Rinaldi Gabriela , Aleixo Bárbara De Lavra Pinto , Carminatti Mônica , Gomes Erissandra , Araújo Fernando Borba de
Published: February 2022

Aim: to report two clinical cases of alteration of the lingual frenulum in twins, aged 10 years, both female, evaluated in the anatomical and functional aspects of the tongue before and 15 days after the frenectomy. Case reports: Initially, the paediatric dentistry performed the anamnesis with the mother. Then, the participants were submitted to a dental clinical evaluation and, subsequently, the speech language pathologist evaluation of the lingual frenulum was performed. The speech language pathologist assessment was performed using the Tongue Frenulum Evaluation Protocol, which was applied before and 15 days after the frenectomy. Both participants performed better in anatomical tests after the surgical procedure. However, some changes, especially when elevating the tongue, continued to be observed in one of the patients 15 days after the frenectomy. In addition, the two participants started to perform most of the tongue movements with greater precision. About speech, only the participant who had a greater number of previous phonetic changes, remained with some speech disorders after 15 days of surgery. Discussion: Some difficulties involving mobility of the tongue and changes in speech may persist after surgery, indicating the need for specific speech therapy intervention. Conclusion: Both cases showed improvement in performance both in anatomical and functional tests after frenectomy.
Prevalência das posições e grau de dificuldade cirúrgica de terceiros molares inferiores: um estudo radiográfico retrospectivo
Authors: Fischborn Amanda Regina , Pedroso Caique Mariano , Vaz Cláudia , Migliorini Emanuel , Claudino Marcela , Franco Gilson Cesar
Published: February 2022

Aim: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of the mandibular third molars position in according to the Winter and Pell & Gregory classification, and to determine the levels of difficulty for exodontia through the Pederson index. Materials and Methods: Radiographic, cross-sectional and retrospective study evaluated 100 panoramic radiographs of patients between 15 and 61 years old, from dental records seen at the Oral Surgery department in the period from 2015 to 2017. The panoramic radiographs were evaluated using ImageJ software regarding the positioning of the lower third molars by the Winter and Pell & Gregory classification, while the level of difficulty was evaluated by the Pederson index. The results obtained were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. Results: The highest prevalence of included third molars was observed in women, with an age average of 26 years. Regarding the position of the included teeth, the vertical position (44.0%), level A (74.7%), and class III (69.9%) were the most prevalent. In the Pederson scale, the “very difficult” surgical difficulty was the most found. Discussion: results suggest establishing better surgical planning and prognosis for patients, minimizing the possibility of complications during and after extractions of mandibular third molars. Conclusion: Both classifications help the dental surgeon to establish better planning and prognosis for patients. The applicability of panoramic radiographs, associated with clinical evaluation, justifies a fewer possibility of complications in the lower third molar post-extraction.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS STATISTICS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PROBABILITY
Authors: Salifu Anas Seidu , Dokurugu Mohammed Emmanuel
Published: February 2022

In this study, attitudes of pre-service teachers (PSTs) towards statistics and towards probability were examined. A sample of 184 level 300 students of the Evangelical Presbyterian (E. P.) College of Education, Bimbilla who undertook the Statistics and Probability II course for the second semester of 2020/2021 academic year was used to conduct the study. The sample was selected through purposive and simple random techniques from level 300 students who either pursue mathematics as a major or as a minor subject. Two sets of questionnaires, one for attitudes towards statistics and the other for attitudes towards probability were administered to the selected respondents. The results revealed that pre-service teachers have positive attitude towards statistics than probability. Also, a greater percentage of the Pre-service Teachers consider statistics and probability very useful and necessary courses that will prepare them for the job market. Again, Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a moderate positive association between Pre-service Teachers attitudes towards statistics and towards probability.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING DURING A PANDEMIC: USE OF THE WEBSITE AS A MATHEMATICS LEARNING MEDIA FOR STUDENT MOTIVATION
Authors: Suripah Suripah , Susanti Weni Dwi
Published: February 2022

In March 2020, direct learning activities were transferred online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are many alternative technology-based learning media used for online learning systems. However, the use of this media has not been able to increase students' motivation to learn mathematics. One of the media that can be used as an alternative learning media during this pandemic is a website. The purpose of this study was to find out how to use the website as a learning media in the midst of this pandemic, and to determine student learning motivation. This research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, the subjects in this study were 25 students of grade 8 and 9 Junior High School. The results of this study were that many students agreed with the use of websites as alternative learning media during this pandemic and students' high motivation to learn mathematics when using the website with an average percentage of 66,3%. From this research, it can be concluded that the website can be an alternative media for learning mathematics in the midst of this pandemic because the website has various advantages that can also increase student learning motivation.
INTEGRATING SUNDANESE ETHNOMATHEMATICS INTO MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM AND TEACHING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW FROM 2013 TO 2020
Authors: Lidinillah Dindin Abdul Muiz , Rahman Rahman , Wahyudin Wahyudin , Aryanto Sani
Published: February 2022

As a country with the most ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds globally, Indonesia has great potential for the development of ethnomathematics studies. Among those ethnic groups, Sundanese ethnic group and culture is the second-largest after the Javanese ethnic group and culture, making it interesting to study because it has rich cultural elements that can be integrated into the mathematics curriculum in schools. This article explores the development of research on ethnomathematics based on Sundanese culture, including those which are based on the study's scope, the integration of Sundanese ethnomathematics into the school curriculum, and mathematics learning. Based on the investigation, there has been no systematic literature review on Sundanese ethnomatematics. The research was conducted using the Systematic Literature Review method with the PRISMA protocol. The results showed that there were various kinds of research on Sundanese ethnomathematics. There were various kinds of study on Sundanese ethnomathematics integration into mathematics curriculum and teaching using five model categories. The results also showed that RME, CTL and PBL were the most widely used teaching approaches for learning Sundanese ethnomathematics. However, most of Sundanese ethnomathematics teaching uses a special approach  that varies, developing teaching material, teaching media and using the context of traditional games.
Musical Monticello: Classical Music and America
Authors: Jasper Snow
Published: February 2022

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello plantation is here used as a case-study examiningclassical music’s foundations in the United States. Among other titles, Jefferson was a statesman, diplomat, slave master, and avid violinist. He is remembered as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third U.S. President. Early documentation suggests he was a gifted musician, reading notation at age nine and practicing “no less than three hours a day” for “a dozen years”. Music played an important role in the courtship of his wife, Martha Skelton Wayles, a harpsichordist and singer. They parented six children, of which two daughters survived to adulthood. Both received substantial keyboard training and their eldest inherited her father’s “taste and talent for music”. Upon their mother's death in 1782, Thomas began a complicated relationship with his late wife’s enslaved half sister, Sally Hemings. She became pregnant at sixteen and bore six of Jefferson’s children, four of which survived to adulthood. While Jefferson’s white daughters learned keyboard, two of his enslaved black sons were taught violin. It is likely that Jefferson himself taught them using the treatises of his expansive musical library, notably Geminani’s “Art of Playing the Violin”. A year after Jefferson’s death, the two sons were given their freedom; the youngest’s profession is listed as “musician” in the 1850 census; he is remembered as an “accomplished caller of dances”. These sons span the full stylistic gamut available in 19th century American music: from fiddle to violin. Thomas Jefferson and his family represent the kernels of America’s musical traditions, and the way they have morphed in parallel with America itself. The musical ecosystem of Monticello plantation is a dynamic location to discuss colonial music’s intersections with class, race, gender, and national identity.
Antisynthetase Syndrome after chikungunya infection: a case report
Authors: Tuão Raiza , Macabú Mariana , Athayde Paula , Moulaz Isac , Dalmaso Bárbara , Valim Valeria , Machado Ketty Lysie
Published: February 2022

Chikungunya is an arboviral disease caused by a virus with wide
geographical distribution in endemic areas. This case report documents a
patient with Antisynthetase Syndrome post-chikungunya infection.
Autoimmune diseases result from breakdown of immune tolerance. Among all
triggers, viruses represent the greatest environmental potential to
precipitate inflammatory myopathy.
COVID-19 Mathematical Study with Environmental Reservoirs and Three General Functions for Transmissions
Authors: Azoz Shaimaa , Abdelhakiem Khalaf , Hussien Fatma
Published: February 2022

In this paper, the ongoing new coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic is being
investigated using a mathematical model. The model depicts the dynamics
of infection with several transmission pathways given by general
infection functions plus it highlights the significance of the
environment as a reservoir for the disease’s propagation and
dissemination. We have studied the qualitative behavior of the proposed
model representing a system of fractional order differential equations.
Under a set of conditions on the general functions and the parameters,
we have proven the global asymptotic stability of all equilibria by
using the Lyapunov method and LaSalle’s invariance principle. We also
carried numerical results using real-world data to confirm the
analytical results we obtained.
Global desert expansion over the 21st century: patterns, predictors and signals
Authors: Wu Shuyao , Liu Laibao , Li Delong , Zhang Wentao , Liu Kaidi , Shen Jiashu , Zhang Linbo
Published: February 2022

Desert expansions can cause tremendous losses to human well-being.
However, the process of shifting from the non-desert state to the desert
state, a representation of a system regime shift, remains unclear on the
global scale. Clarifying the underpinning pattern, predictors and
signals of this process is of great value in advancing understanding of
both ecosystem resilience and sustainable developments. Here, we combine
the climate classification map and long-term observational land cover
data to assess the global desert distribution and its changes from 2000
to 2019. The identified desert areas cover approximately 7.53% of the
global land in the past two decades. Only approximately 16.03% of these
deserts shows expanding trends, especially in countries such as Tunisia,
Tajikistan and Peru. After assessing 26 climatic, ecological and
socioeconomic factors that could potentially modify desert expansion
rates, vegetation cover diversity was identified as the strongest
predictor in both hot and cold deserts, followed by cattle density in
hot deserts and desert size in cold deserts. In addition, pronounced
high fluctuation in satellite vegetation productivity and flickering
between land cover states could serve as two signals for desert
conversion and fast expansion, respectively. Our results provide not
only a long-term overview of global desert changing patterns but also
possible guidance for constraining desert expansion.
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis following treatment with remdesivir in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection, a case report
Authors: Mohaghegh Fatemeh , Hatami Parvaneh , Aryanian Zeinab , Fatemi Farahnaz , Afshar Zeinab Mohseni
Published: February 2022

We hereby, present the first case of Acute generalized exanthematous
pustulosis (AGEP) following treatment with remdesivir in a patient with
COVID-19 without hydroxychloroquine use which serves as a reminder for
considering remdesivir as a possible causative agent when dealing with
AGEP presentation in COVID patients.
Dragon Meets Camel: An Exploration of China’s Engagement with Eritrea
Authors: Amahazion Fikresus
Published: February 2022

Over the past several decades, the People’s Republic of China’s engagement with African countries has grown tremendously. China has emerged as Africa’s largest trading partner, while Chinese investment in and lending to African countries has grown rapidly. In Eritrea, a young, developing country located in the Horn of Africa, Chinese involvement has also considerably increased in recent years. However, although there has been extensive study of China’s partnerships across the continent, very little work has been dedicated to examining its ties with Eritrea. What are the history and current scale of involvement? What has been the impact of this engagement on Eritrean society? What are locals’ overall perceptions about the relationship or about China more generally? Utilizing a mix of qualitative research methods, including surveys, the current paper explores China’s engagement with Eritrea, adding to the voluminous, ever-growing body of literature and helping to diversify and deepen understanding of this important topic. Additionally, although various narratives about the China-Africa relationship have arisen, often led and framed by non-Africans, the present study broadens the discussion by offering local, African perspectives on China-Africa links. Engagement and cooperation between China and Eritrea are longstanding and extend to numerous areas, driven by a range of interests, while local perceptions are quite nuanced and largely consistent with many cross-national studies.
Illumination of the Endogenous Insulin-Regulated TBC1D4 Interactome in Human Skeletal Muscle
Authors: Larsen Jeppe K. , Larsen Magnus R. , Birk Jesper B. , Steenberg Dorte E. , Hingst Janne R. , Højlund Kurt , Chadt Alexandra , Al-Hasani Hadi , Deshmukh Atul S. , Wojtaszewski Jørgen F.P. , Kjøbsted Rasmus
Published: February 2022

Insulin-stimulated muscle glucose uptake is a key process in glycemic
control. This process depends on the redistribution of glucose transporters to
the surface membrane, a process which involves regulatory proteins such as TBC1D1
and TBC1D4. Accordingly, a TBC1D4 loss-of-function
mutation in human skeletal muscle is associated with increased risk of type 2
diabetes, and observations from carriers of a TBC1D1 variant associate this
protein to a severe obesity phenotype. Here, we identified interactors of the
endogenous TBC1D4 in human skeletal muscle by an unbiased proteomics approach.
We detected 76 proteins as candidate TBC1D4 interactors. The binding of 12 of
these interactors were regulated by insulin, including proteins known to be involved
in glucose metabolism (e.g. 14-3-3 proteins and ACTN4). TBC1D1 also
co-precipitated with TBC1D4 and vice versa in both human and mouse skeletal
muscle. This interaction was not regulated by insulin nor exercise in young,
healthy, lean individuals. Similarly, the exercise- and insulin-regulated
phosphorylation of the TBC1D1-TBC1D4 complex was intact. In contrast, we
observed an altered interaction as well as compromised insulin-stimulated
phospho-regulation of the TBC1D1-TBC1D4 complex in muscle of obese individuals
with type 2 diabetes. Altogether, we provide a repository of TBC1D4 interactors
in human and mouse skeletal muscle, which serve as potential regulators of
TBC1D4 function and, thus, insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in human skeletal
muscle.
Penicillin in Borrelia burgdorferi-negative Primary Cutaneous Marginal Zone Lymphoma: A Case Series and Literature Review
Authors: Qin Yao , Wang Yang
Published: February 2022

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Erythematous Tumour Above the Right Clavicula: A Quiz
Authors: Nicole Albuscheit  , David Kluwig  , Claudio Cacchi  , Myriam Ohler  , Amir Sadegh Yazdi
Published: February 2022

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The Burgeoning Covid-19 Waste is Hurting the Environment: Reuse of PPE
Authors: Sharma Prince
Published: February 2022

The world has already committed blunders in accumulating millions of tons of plastic in the planet, much of which has gone into oceans as micro plastic destroying the eco-system and marine life and the biodiversity enlarge
Prevalence of Hypertension and Risk Factors
Authors: Ahmad Thabit Haroon
Published: February 2022

Hypertension is a major chronic life style disease and important public health problem worldwide. Hypertension as rule defined by the existence of a chronic altitude of systemic arterial pressure above a certain sill value. However, rising evidence indicates that the cardiovascular (CV) risk associated with elevation of blood pressure (BP) above approximately 115/75mmHg increases in a log-linear fashion. A recent review indicates that nearly one billion adults had hypertension in 2000 and this is predicted to increase to 1.56billion by 2025. The review previous studies were method to take out of recently study. The aim of review article to showing of both classification aspects of hypertension, blood pressure measurement, treatment of hypertension, hypertension in specific circumstances, hypertension and disease and blood pressure relationship with risk factor. In conclusion knowledge and awareness regarding the health consequences of lifestyle changes are generally expected to be high among clinicians. This in turn could influence the prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension among them.
Circadian Biting patterns of Major Lymphatic Filariasis Vectors from Northwest Nigeria
Authors: AA Imam
Published: February 2022

The circadian biting pattern of mosquito vectors is an important determinant of malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF) transmission. Good knowledge of the vector host-seeking behavior, its outdoor/indoor biting preference, and nocturnal biting time is essential component for vector control strategies in Northwest Nigeria. The aim of this study was to assess the circadian biting time and identify the mosquito composition morphologically and molecularly. Mosquitoes were collected outdoor by human landing catches (HLC) using mouth aspirator from Batagarawa town and Gajerar Giwa village. Mosquitoes were morphologically and molecularly identified as Anopheles gambiae (M and S forms), Anopheles funestus s.s and Culex quinquefasciatus. The peak biting time for Culex quinquefasciatus were relatively similar across the study communities and the nocturnal biting rates showed an increased night time peak between 11pm to 12am. However, the peak biting time of Anopheles gambiae s.l also varied between study communities and the nocturnal biting rates showed an increased night time peak between 9pm to 10pm and then 11pm to 12am but, the peak biting time for Anopheles funestus s.l which was found only in Gajerar Giwa village and the nocturnal biting rates showed an increased night time peak between 12am to 1am. This finding serves as a basis for creating an improved vector control strategies that target specific species, and if combine with other interventions could result in the elimination of malaria and LF transmission from Northwest Nigeria.
Does Irrational use Lead to a Global Shortage of PPE?
Authors: Sultana Kakoly Nadira
Published: February 2022

Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) could play a pivotal role in the protection against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection which has shaken global health for almost 10 months now. Due to limited resource, the shortage of PPE has become an alarming issue in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ensure an adequate supply of PPE an effective approach could be the widespread adoption of correct and recommended use of PPEs by suitable target groups.
The Double-Pandemic: COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza during Winter 2020-2021 is an Expected Surprise
Authors: Ashkenazi Isaac
Published: February 2022

Given COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal influenza in winter 2020-2021 we describe the challenges, both medical and social, posed by the potential double-pandemic of diseases. We also provide practical strategies to cope with this double-pandemic.
Chikungunya Arbovirus in Bangladesh: An Epidemic with Medical Entomology
Authors: Hassan M Manzurul
Published: February 2022

Background: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) transmits to humans by infected mosquitoes of Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus that has been emerged as a serious public health threat globally. In 2017, Dhaka city of Bangladesh experienced an explosive outbreak of chikungunya, an arthropod-borne virus resulting in more than 13,800 clinically confirmed cases. This paper focuses on the pattern of massive outbreak of chikungunya in Dhaka City as well as the association between different entomological indicators and chikungunya infection. Methods: The relevant patient information was principally collected from the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), and entomological surveillance data from the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Dhaka. In addition, surveys were conducted in localities where an outbreak of CHIKV had occurred. A total of 2708 households were visited and a total of 4767 habitats were characterized. Face-to- face interview process was also employed from 436 confirmed patients. The regression analysis, Odds Ratio (OR), and Relative Risk (RR) were used to analyse the risk factors of entomological indicators in making connotation with chikungunya infection. Spatial mapping with proportional symbology and geostatistics were also employed. Results: The overall chikungunya outbreak in 2017 for Dhaka city shows that about 137 per 100,000 population were infected with CHIKV with the average prevalence rate of 1.11±0.65% (95% CI of 0.97- 1.25). Some 97.3% patients had high-grade fever with an average maximum temperature of 103.9±0.78°F, 88.3% patients declared for deep and sharp myalgia, and almost all the patients (98.6%) reported severe arthralgia in different joints. In addition, the average odds of confirmed chikungunya patients in households were found to be 2.43 times (OR: 2.24-2.70 with 95% CI and P <0.001) and the relative risk was calculated for 2.07 (RR: 1.91-2.24 with 95% CI and P <0.001) times compared to the infections in negative households in Dhaka City. Moreover, the entomological information shows that out of 4767 habitats, some 12.96% were positive for Aedes Aegypti larvae and pupae, and positive correlations were found between different entomological indices and chikungunya infections. Conclusion: Since there is no curative treatment for chikungunya, a proper policy including patient management and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) as well as strong surveillance strategies should be formulated for the prevention of chikungunya infection as well as to lessen the incidence of mosquito vectors.
Assessment on Incompatibility of Health Problems between Obese and Non-Obese Girls Students of High School at Dhaka City in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md. Nazrul
Published: February 2022

This study analyzes whether there is any socio-economic, parental educational qualification and societal impact among obesity and non-obesity girl students. An epidemiological questionnaire survey has been conducted to find out the incompatibility of health problem girls obesity and non-obese in selected two girls high school in Dhaka city. The results revealed that there is a significance relationship between the obesity and socioeconomic status of the girl students’ parents. The result shows that the surveyed girl students mean height was 61.55 (±2.92) inches. Among all body region head pain was highest (47.06%) but it was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Neck pain was highest (23.5%) those BMI was ≤25. But it was statistically significant (p<0.05). Shoulder, Upper back and lower back pain were increases with their BMI subsequently. But it was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Hips pain was severe those BMI was ≤25 but it was increases with BMI and it was statistically significant (p<0.05). Knee pain was also increases subsequently with their BMI but not statistically significant (p>0.05). Ankle and feet Pain was rise according to their BMI and those region was statistically significant (p<0.05). Here, 7.4% of students had blood pressure like medical condition. On the other hand, about 23.5% of students had breathing difficulty and another 28.2% of students suffering from others medical condition. Mean age was 11.88 (±0.940) years when menstruation starts. Almost all respondent’s (67.1%) menstruation starts between 11 to 12 years of age. Another 24.7% and 8.2% of respondent’s menstruation starts 10 or below 10 years of age and 13 or above. Also some different problems was found among obese students so awareness can be raised regarding food habit and healthy life style to reduce this problems.