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Use of social media by LIS students in Kuwait and Taiwan: A comparative analysis
Authors: Buarki Hanadi , Sung Hui-Yun
Published: March 2024

Over the years, social media (SM) has gained much credibility among students, and educational institutions are leveraging it in their systems. From the educational standpoint, SM influences students to learn course information, contact peers and develop new skills. The study aims to identify the students’ use of SM to access information related to the Library and Information Science (LIS) programmes in Kuwait and Taiwan, including time spent, tools used, reasons and patterns of use, and to indicate the challenges faced in providing means of LIS learning and collaboration. In total, 288 valid questionnaires were received from students in both countries. Descriptive analysis from the respondents revealed data on the participants’ demography. The thematic analysis showed the results of the SM platforms’ usage, hours spent, and messaging frequency. The ordinal scale provided further data on SM use in LIS education. Results from those who responded show frequent use, high GPAs, and social and entertainment purposes. Both countries respondents show similar usage and attitudes towards SM in LIS education, exchanging collaborative learning and integrating creativity and innovation. Taiwan respondents have a higher female student population, while Kuwait has a balanced gender distribution. Taiwanese students spend less time on social media (SM) daily for LIS information and prefer different platforms. Kuwaiti student respondents dedicate more time to SM and positively perceive its potential to improve grades.
Investigation of the influence of pre-crack number on acoustic emission characterization of red-sandstone short-term creep damage and failure precursors
Authors: Li Tao , Zhang Zhongyu , Tao Zhigang , Jia Xinyu , Wang Xiaolong , Wang Jian
Published: March 2024

Rock crack is one of the main factors responsible for rock failure. Uniaxial compression creep tests are performed using acoustic emission techniques, a high-sensitivity, non-radiative, non-destructive testing method to understand the influence of crack number on the precursor characteristics of short-term creep damage in the fractured rock mass. Based on the Grassberger-Procaccia (G-P) algorithm, the calculation step size for the correlation dimension value (D 2) of the acoustic emission ringing count rate is consistent with that for the acoustic emission b-value. The influence of the number of pre-cracks on the Acoustic emission precursor characteristics of red sandstone creep is analyzed. The results show that near the destabilization of the specimen, the Acoustic emission accumulative ringing count surges in a stepwise manner, the Acoustic emission b-value decreases, the D 2-value increases, the Acoustic emission amplitude shows high intensity and high frequency, and the ringing count increases sharply, all with the characteristics of failure precursors. During the accelerated creep stage of the specimens, with the increase of pre-cracks number, the precursory time points of acoustic emission b-value and D 2-value advance, and their acoustic emission ringing counts increase sharply.
Patient management and principles of nutritional therapy in premature infants at the pediatric department
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Fedorova L.A.
Published: March 2024

The advancement of perinatal care and neonatal technologies has led to an increase in the premature infant survival rate, including those with very low (birth weight less than 1500 g) and extremely low birth weight (birth weight less than 1000 g). At the same time, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and a number of chronic diseases, that worsen the future life quality, form in premature infants in the neonatal period. Such diseases in premature infants as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cerebral ischemia, intraventricular hemorrhages, retinopathy of prematurity, hearing disorders are accompanied by early and long-term complications and require multidisciplinary specialized care at all stages of child development. The disability risk in extremely premature infants reaches 50% and largely depends not only on therapeutic measures in the neonatal period but also on medical and rehabilitation care in infancy. The premature infant management after hospital discharge at the pediatric department is the most important stage of nursing, which continues after two in-patient stages (Intensive Care Unit and Department of Pathology of Premature Infants). KEYWORDS: premature infants, extremely low birth weight, very low birth weight, intraventricular hemorrhages, periventricular leukomalacia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cerebral palsy, nutritional therapy, formula for premature infants, pediatric department, outpatient follow-up stage. FOR CITATION: Fedorova L.A. Patient management and principles of nutritional therapy in premature infants at the pediatric department. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2024;7(1):64–70 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2024-7-1-10.
Prevalence and Predictors of Moral Injury in Chinese Physicians
Authors: Shao Rongqing , Wang Yu , Worthington Roger
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated moral distress in clinical practice, where physicians faced higher job demands in the face of strained healthcare resources, which had serious implications for their mental health and well-being. Moral injury (MI) - the betrayal of one's moral and professional values - is a negative factor affecting physicians' well-being, however, few studies have examined moral injury and its predictors in healthcare professionals. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of MI in Chinese physicians.

METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional survey conducted from September 14 to October 27, 2023, in mainland China. A total of 421 physicians completed the online self-administered questionnaire through the WeChat app. The 10-item Moral Injury Symptom Scale-Health Professional (MISS-HP) was used to assess the severity of moral injury symptoms, the Moral Injury Events Scale (MIES) was used to measure exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs), and the Medical Professionalism Scale (MPS) was used to assess the level of professionalism of physicians.

RESULTS: The results of the study showed a mean score of 42.07 (SD±13.67) for the ten-item MISS-HP and 26.07 (SD±8.49) for the nine-item MIES, while 26.6% (N=112) suffered from clinically significant distress and impaired functioning. MIES scores, MPS scores, job satisfaction, witnessing patient suffering or death, lack of organizational support, and frequent overtime work were significantly associated with MI symptom scores (MISS-HP).

CONCLUSIONS: Physicians reported commonly experiencing some PMIEs and suffering from MI-related symptoms in their clinical practice. Exposure to PMIEs, professionalism, job satisfaction, having witnessed a patient suffer or die, organizational support, and frequent overtime work can all be viewed as predictors of MI. After a physician experiences PMIEs, individual physicians, hospital administrators, and policymakers should take active steps to protect their mental health and minimize the negative impact of these adverse events on individual physicians.
Beyond the Translation of Initial Meaning: The Localization of Yoruba-bound ICT Terminologies
Authors: Gbadegesin Olusegun Adegboye , Babalola Jacob Olaniyi
Published: March 2024

Research in translation is often centred on issues that bother on literature, language teaching, style, processes, etc. This study examines the translation of Yoruba-bound ICT terminologies beyond their raw meaning as presented by the English language and culture. It deploys localization, the third in the GILT arrangement of Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation in modern technology translation. The objectives of this study are to: identify certain ICT terminologies in English, describe adoptable strategies for translating the terminologies for Yoruba end-users, examine how the terminologies are understood in the Yoruba locale as intended by the initial meaning, highlight the difficulties involved in the interpretation of the terminologies into Yoruba, propose cultural and linguistic models for translating ICT terminologies from English into the Yoruba language. The study adopts Bell’s linguistic and psycholinguistic model (1991) to analyze and synthesize the structural organization of linguistic materials of the ICT terminologies and their translation beyond their surface meaning. The study finds out that: the traditional approach of translating Euro-based terminologies by loanwords may yield little result; localizing ICT terminologies will enhance the appreciation of ICT materials by Yoruba end users; difficulties involved in the interpretation of ICT are both linguistic and cultural, and that ICT terminology translators are technical and cultural mediators. The study concludes that the marketing and purchase of ICT products are likely to be more embraced by Yoruba end users with the use of localized expressions to translate them. It recommends that in the world of GILT, translating beyond the initial meaning of the structure of linguistic materials of the ICT terminologies is a snapshot.
Designing an automated, privacy preserving, and efficient Digital Forensic Framework
Authors: Kamble Dhwaniket , Salunke Mangesh Dilip
Published: March 2024

The digital forensic investigation field faces continual challenges due to rapid technological advancements, the widespread use of digital devices, and the exponential growth in stored data. Protecting data privacy has emerged as a critical concern, particularly as traditional forensic techniques grant investigators unrestricted access to potentially sensitive data. While existing research addresses either investigative effectiveness or data privacy, a comprehensive solution that balances both aspects remains elusive. This study introduces a novel digital forensic framework that employs case information, case profiles, and expert knowledge to automate analysis. Machine learning techniques are utilized to identify relevant evidence while prioritizing data privacy. The framework also enhances validation procedures, fostering transparency, and incorporates secure logging mechanisms for increased accountability.
Research on elastic governance strategy of urban public safety based on entropy weighted discrete clustering method
Authors: Duan Ninggui , Yuan Lin
Published: March 2024

Currently, there are problems in the governance of urban public safety, such as a single entity, outdated governance concepts, and immature governance technologies. This article combines big data analysis technology and utilizes intelligent emergency mechanisms to conduct in-depth research on governance strategies to enhance the resilience of urban public safety to disasters. This article first integrates big data analysis technologies, such as the Internet of Things and cloud computing, into UPS (urban public safety) and then builds a UPS system based on this. Combining the entropy-weighted dispersion clustering method, evaluate the values of urban public safety indicators. In order to verify the effectiveness of the intelligent emergency mechanism based on big data analysis, this article conducted experimental analysis on it. Under the intelligent emergency mechanism algorithm, the average seismic compliance rate of buildings in various cities has reached 88.57%. The conclusion indicates that an intelligent emergency mechanism based on big data analysis can enhance the adaptability of urban public safety governance strategies, improve the seismic and fire warning monitoring capabilities of urban buildings, reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents, and provide more guarantees for urban fire safety.
DFDTA-MultiAtt: Multi-attention based deep learning ensemble fusion network for drug target affinity prediction
Authors: Jha Balanand , Deepak Akshay , Kumar Vikash , Krishnasamy Gopalakrishnan
Published: March 2024

An essential step in the drug development process is the accurate detection of drug-target interactions (DTI). The importance of binding affinity values in understanding protein-ligand interactions was previously disregarded, and DTI prediction was only seen as a binary classification problem. In this regard, we introduced the DFDTA-MultiAtt model for predicting the drug target binding affinity in two stages using the structural and sequential information. The first step of the first stage involves retrieving features from sequence data using a bi-directional long short term memory (Bi-LSTM) architecture together with a multi-attention module and dilated convolutional neural network (dilated-CNN) architecture, and the second step features are learnt from structure representation once again using a dilated-CNN. To predict the binding affinity, the second stage uses an ensemble learning model. The proposed model also produces findings with a greater overall accuracy when compared to contemporary state-of-the-art methods. The model generates an enormous +0.006 concordance index (CI) score on the Davis dataset and reduces the mean square error (MSE) by 0.174 on the KIBA dataset.
ЗАРУБІЖНИЙ ДОСВІД ЗДІЙСНЕННЯ НАГЛЯДУ ТА КОНТРОЛЮ ЗА ОХОРОНОЮ, ЗАХИСТОМ, ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ ТА ВІДТВОРЕННЯМ ЛІСІВ
Authors: КОЛІСНІЧЕНКО С.Ю.
Published: March 2024

У статті, спираючись на аналіз наукових поглядів вчених, виокремлено позитивний зарубіжний досвід здійснення нагляду та контролю за охороною, захистом, використанням та відтворенням лісів. Опрацьовано можливості використання такого досвіду в рамках удосконалення національного адміністративного законодавства у відповідній сфері. Констатовано, що в провідних демократичних державах світу ліс і лісові ресурси належать до кола найважливіших національних цінностей, що має вагоме як економічне, так і соціальне та культурне значення. Для належного збереження та відновлення цих цінностей у зарубіжних країнах запроваджені багаторівневі владні механізми управління лісовим господарством, які в тому числі передбачають здійснення нагляду і контролю за охороною, захистом, використанням і відтворенням лісів.Підкреслено, що у більшості провідних країн ефективність та повнота нагляду і контролю у сфері лісового господарства досягається за рахунок комплексного підходу до вирішення цього питання, що виражається, перш за все, у тому, що заходи контролю здійснюються як органами публічно влади, що спеціалізуються саме на питаннях лісового господарства, так і органами і службами з питань екологічної безпеки. При цьому спеціальні суб’єкти з питань лісового господарства та суб’єкти екологічного нагляду і контролю можуть належати до вертикалі як одно міністерства (як правило – це міністерство, яке опікується питаннями екології та природоохорони), так і до різних відомств (наприклад, у ряді країн служби лісового контролю перебувають у підпорядкуванні міністерств сільського господарства, а служби екоконтролю – відповідно у вертикалі міністерства з питань екології та охорони природи.Виокремлено декілька важливих моментів зарубіжного досвіду здійснення нагляду і контролю за охороною, захистом, використанням та відтворенням лісів, які доцільно врахувати і запровадити до використання у вітчизняних реаліях
Effect of Immersion Duration in Coffee Beverage on Colour Stability of Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Base Reinforced with 1% Chitosan Nanogel (Laboratory Study)
Authors: Rahmawati Lutfi , Dahar Eddy , Angelia Veronica
Published: March 2024

Hot polymerized acrylic resin (RAPP) denture bases have several weaknesses, so RAPP requires reinforcing materials, one of which is chitosan. Extrinsic factors cause color changes in RAPP. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of soaking time for RAPP denture base material after adding 1% chitosan nanogel in coffee solution on color stability. Laboratory experimental research, using 16 cylindrical plates, diameter 15 x 2 mm (n = 8 from each group). There are 2 groups, the water-soaked group and the coffee drink group. Color stability measurements were carried out before and after soaking for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 days. The color stability of the samples was tested using a colorimeter and color changes were analyzed using the Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Withney tests. There is an effect of soaking time for RAPP denture base material on color stability with a value of p = 0.0001. Soaking the RAPP denture base material after adding 1% chitosan nanogel in a coffee solution for color stability for 4 days is still clinically acceptable.
Acceleration of Wound Healing Process Using Lactoferrin by Stimulating Proliferation of Fibroblasts in Wistar Rats (Rattus Novergicus): In Vivo Method
Authors: Khoirunnisa Shabilla Azzahra , Soepribadi Istiati
Published: March 2024

Wound is disruptions in the uniformity of body tissue structure, including the outermost layer from the skin to the internal organs, parts of fat, muscles, bones, and others. To address this issue, lactoferrin is a bioactive compound with promising benefits, playing a crucial role in wound healing by enhancing fibroblasts migration and proliferation, as well as collagen synthesis. Moreover, when used in wound therapy, lactoferrin induces a decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines production by macrophages with an increase in the expression of VEGF and FGF-2. This study aimed to determine the role of lactoferrin in accelerating in vivo incision wound healing in Wistar rats and to prove the correlation between fibroblasts and collagen. This study adopted a laboratory experimental design using a post-test only control group with 28 samples. The samples were divided into the control, and three experimental groups, each treated with two drops of Lactoferrin (Shaner Whey Protein) at 20 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml, and 80 mg/ml. Each sample was observed for an increase in fibroblasts proliferation and density of collagen fibers. Lactoferrin concentration of 80 mg/ml had the most effect on increasing the number of fibroblasts and collagen with a significant value > 0.05, using a posthoc test. Lactoferrin concentration of 80mg/ml showed the most significant results, showing a significant acceleration in wound healing process.
Dental Caries and Tooth Brushing Practices among Students Elementary School
Authors: Utami Sri Pandu , Mahata Intan Batura Endo , Wiyanti Resi
Published: March 2024

Dental caries is a disease that often occurs in mid-childhood (10-12 years), which is a vulnerable period marked by the transition of milk teeth to the growth of permanent teeth. Rikesdas West Sumatra reported the experience of dental caries in 41.74% of children aged 10-14 years, with a prevalence rate in Padang City of 36.71% with the number of sufferers around 6,154 children. This quantitative research aims to determine the prevalence of dental caries and tooth brushing practices among students at SDN 27 Sungai Sapih Kuranji, Padang City. An analytical observational approach was applied, with a total of 100 students selected as respondents using total sampling techniques. Next, the data was collected from November 2022 to February 2023 and analyzed using the Spearman test, then processed using a computerized program. The results showed that the majority showed moderate tooth brushing behavior (82%), while the incidence of dental caries was relatively low (45%). Basically, a significant relationship was found between dental caries and tooth brushing practices among respondents (p = 0.001). Collaboration between dental health professionals and schools is recommended to educate students about the importance of dental and oral care, emphasizing correct toothbrushing techniques, to increase knowledge and practice of oral hygiene.
Effects of Sidamanik Black Tea on Salivary Flow Rate, Total Protein, and Albumin Levels in Young Adults: An in Vivo Study
Authors: Astrina Ika , Primasari Ameta , Minasari  , Tyaningsih Filia Dana
Published: March 2024

Saliva is crucial in maintaining oral health, performing functions such as antibacterial activity, buffering, and ensuring tooth integrity. In this regard, black tea, a medicinal plant with potential anti-cariogenic agents, has been suggested to exert preventive effects against caries. Therefore, this study aimed to determine effects of black tea consumption on salivary flow rate, pH, as well as total protein and albumin levels in young adults. A pre-experimental design was used with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The samples selected were 18 healthy young adults aged 18-25 years, with DMF-T scores of 1-5. Salivary flow rate, total protein, and salivary albumin were measured using a digital scale after a 5-minute interval, the bicinchoninic acid assay method, and the bromocresol green method, respectively. The results showed a significant increase in salivary flow, a substantial decrease in albumin, and an insignificant elevation in total protein. In conclusion, black tea manifested the capability to prevent caries by enhancing salivary flow and total protein levels. Furthermore, the impact in inhibiting bacteria activity depended on the presence of salivary albumin.
Oral Findings and Gustatory Function of Postmenopausal Indonesian Women with Low Levels of Reproductive Hormones
Authors: Lugito Manuel
Published: March 2024

Menopause is always associated with various problems in the mouth. This study aims to determine oral findings and taste function in postmenopausal women in Indonesia. Descriptive cross-sectional sample of 18 postmenopausal women aged between 53 and 89 years living in nursing homes. Data were collected through demographic questionnaires, oral examination, measuring total saliva volume, assessing saliva pH, checking estradiol and progesterone levels in the blood. Taste tests were carried out the next day with liquids of three different concentrations of four different taste qualities including sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Research results: average age of participants was 75.4+8.6 years, and average DMFT 16.06+2.59. Significant reductions were seen in pH and saliva flow rate, while the most common oral complaints were xerostomia (22%) and pain in the temporomandibular joint (11.1%). Mean estradiol levels were 1.5 + 4.4 pg/mL and progesterone 0.05 + 0.06 ng/mL. Burning Mouth Syndrome and Oral Candidiasis were not found. The majority reported a higher level of taste sensitivity, especially to solutions with the highest concentration, namely bitter taste. This research shows that subjects experienced changes in oral health due to hormonal changes, side effects of medication, and the aging process. Decreased taste function, especially sensitivity to salty, sweet and sour tastes.
The Role of Victimology in the Protection of Crime Victims in Indonesian Criminal Justice System
Authors: Yunara Edi , Kemas Taufik
Published: March 2024

Crime victims often find themselves in a consistently disadvantaged position, suffering physically, psychologically, and materially due to the crimes they endure. Unfortunately, the state's attention to victims lacks the intensity given to criminals, with a predominant focus on the legal position and human rights of offenders. Striking a balance between justice for perpetrators and protection for victims is essential. Presently, victims are predominantly considered supplementary to the sufferer, serving as witnesses solely to establish the guilt of the perpetrator. This research uses legal normative methods and employs a descriptive-analytical approach to explore victim guarantees in the Indonesian criminal justice system. The study scrutinizes statutory regulations, emphasizing the role of victimology in safeguarding crime victims. Historically, victim protection primarily centered on the right to compensation. However, Law Number 13 of 2006 concerning Witness and Victim Protection, in conjunction with Law Number 31 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 13 of 2006 concerning Witness and Victim Protection, significantly expanded victims' rights. Despite this progress, the integration of victim rights into the criminal justice system remains incomplete. The Indonesian criminal justice system must prioritize and safeguard victims' interests, acknowledging the crucial role of victimology in advocating for the rights of those harmed by perpetrators.
The Position of the Principle of Legality vs the Principle of Opportunity in the Accemination of the Prosecutor's Demands in the Replic Agenda (Valencya Case Study at the Karawang State Attorney)
Authors: Sitompul Rina Melati , Pasaribu Juniarti Canceria
Published: March 2024

Withdrawing criminal charges against Valencya during a trial's replication stage has generated debate, seemingly balancing the principles of legality and opportunity. This issue is significant because the Prosecutor in the Valencya Case has effectively assumed the role of Legal Advisor. This study presents a descriptive analysis of normative research within the criminal procedure system. By detailing the placement of legal charges in the Valencya case, a thorough analysis is conducted regarding the Public Prosecutor's authority in determining the legality and the discretion to discontinue prosecution. The Principle of Opportunity justifies discontinuation efforts in charge acquisition, even when clearance requirements are conducted in the replica agenda. While prioritizing legal interests to achieve justice for victims, the principle of legality can be waived, aligning with the concept of restorative justice in the Prosecutor's Office agenda.
Overview of Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour Level among Medical Students of Universitas Sumatera Utara towards Lactobacillus Casei Strain Shirota in Probiotic Drink
Authors: Inriani Vega , Simatupang Maria Magdalena , Sugih Arto Nindia , Aldiansyah Dudy
Published: March 2024

Introduction.

Probiotics are widely used in health research because it is considered to be beneficial for human health. Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota is one of the lactic acid bacteria which mostly found in commercial drink. This bactery can improve gut’s immunity towards pathogen by producing bacteriocin which is able to lower the pH in the gut. However it was found inappropriate probiotic product storaging, inappropriate way of consuming probiotic drink and the mixing of probiotic drink with other drinks randomly could disrupt the viability of probiotic bacteria which would reduce the benefits of the probiotic drink. Aim. The aim of this study is to observe the knowledge, attitude and behaviour level from students of faculty of medicine Universitas Sumatera Utara towards Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota in probiotic drink. Method. This is a descriptive research with cross sectional approach. The research is collecting primary data using questionnaire about knowledge, attitude and behaviour level towards Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota in probiotic drinks. Result. From 152 respondents who met all the criteria, there are 48,7% respondents have good knowledge level, 45,4% sufficient and 5,9% deficient. Moreover, there are 22,4% respondents have good attitude level, 47,4% sufficient and 30,3% deficient. Also, there are 77% respondents have good behaviour level, 21% sufficient and 2,0% deficient. Conclusion. Majority of respondents have good knowledge level, sufficient attitude level and good behaviour level towards Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota.
Current Review of Atrial Fibrillation Detected After Stroke
Authors: Valentinus Besin
Published: March 2024

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have a greater probability of a stroke event than patients without AF. As a result of developments in cardiac monitoring, the diagnosis of AF during an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack has improved these years.  More cases of AF detected after stroke (AFDAS) are reported, which has implications for future risk of recurrent stroke and prevention. This article provides the current review of AFDAS's monitoring and brief management.
A Laminectomy Decompression in Radiculopathy Vertebrae L3-L4, L4-L5: A Case Report
Authors: Priambodo Radityo , Ompusunggu Sevline Estethia , Dahlan Rully Hanafi
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Introduction: Spinal tumors are uncommon lesions and affect only a minority of the population. Spinal metastases comprising approximately 97% of masses encountered with spinal imaging and is the most common site of metastasis from breast cancer. The sign and symptom for metastatic spinal tumors is varied from back pain, motoric and sensoric dysfunction and in advanced disease, spinal cord compression.Case Report: In this case, we report a 39-year-old female patient with complaints of weakness in the lower limb with history of breast cancer. The patient underwent a contrast lumbosacral MRI examination and found the patient has metastatic spine tumors. The patient was then planned to undergo laminectomy decompression, tumor resection, and posterior stabilization procedures. Conclusion: Spinal tumors is a condition that can arise within spinal cord itself or from the adjacent structures. It affects only a minority of the population. The hallmark symptom for spinal metastases is back pain. Surgical techniques such as open decompression and stabilization are used from the condition of the patient who has a neurodeficit and compression from radiological examination with good prognosis.
 
Keywords: Breast cancer, Metastatic spinal tumors, Neurosurgery, Weakness
A Study on Impact of Covid-19 on the Nutrition & Exercise Regime of Lifestyle Disorder Patients (Non-Communicable Disease)
Authors: Mahendher Sheetal , Paul Shantanu
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered people's eating and activity habits all around the world. Lockdowns and social isolation policies have altered daily routines, changed people's levels of physical activity, and changed how they eat. The goal of this study is to comprehend how the pandemic has affected people with lifestyle problems, notably non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and their dietary and exercise habits. Objective: The goal of this study is to fill in the knowledge gaps regarding the effects of COVID-19 on people who have lifestyle disorders by studying the variations in exercise routines and the necessary nutrition intake during and after the lockdown. Methods: In order to gather information from people with NCDs, the study used a mixed-methods approach that combines a questionnaire survey and focused discussion. The findings highlight the pandemic's early collateral impacts, such as its detrimental effects on physical activity and dietary awareness. Results: The study offers insights into how people with lifestyle disorders alter their exercise regimens, exercise style, and adherence to nutritional diets. The findings show that the pandemic has driven people to change their workout routines, moving away from gyms and outside activities toward alternate at-home techniques. Conclusion: The study also emphasizes the difficulties people encountered in sticking to rigorous nutritional diets during the epidemic because of the restricted availability of fresh and nourishing foods. It further highlights the significance of consistent exercise and mindful eating for those with lifestyle disorders, particularly during times of crisis.
ДИЗАЙН-МИСЛЕННЯ ДЛЯ РОЗВИТКУ КРЕАТИВНИХ ЗДІБНОСТЕЙ ТЕХНІКІВ-ЕЛЕКТРИКІВ У ФАХОВИХ КОЛЕДЖАХ
Authors: Пригодій Микола
Published: March 2024

Relevance it arises from the necessity to look for new ways and means of professional training of future specialists in the context of the renewal of the educational paradigm and the expansion of society's technological capabilities. The article reveals the urgency of the research topic, analyses existing approaches to the interpretation of the term design thinking. In the course of the scientific research, it was found that in the context of applying effective ways to form the professional competence of electrical technicians, the design thinking technology deserves attention, the use of which is a powerful effective tool for developing innovative thinking of students, what is extremely important in an era of rapid change, innovation and increased mobility in all spheres of life in the modern world.
Aim: to determine the prospects for introducing design thinking technology to develop the creative abilities of future electrical engineers in vocational colleges.
Methods: analysis and synthesis – to determine the stage of problem progress under study and the peculiarities of applying design thinking technology for the improvement of future electrical engineers' creative abilities; generalisation – to formulate conclusions and recommendations for the implementation of design thinking technology for the students' development in vocational colleges; diagnostic (testing, conversation, interview) - to find out the development level of future electrical engineers' design thinking; application of Pearson's ꭓ2 (chi-square) consistency criterion for statistical analysis of the experimental study results.
Results: A system for developing design thinking in future electrical technicians within the framework of the course "Power Supply of Enterprises and Civil Engineering Structures" has been designed to increase the effectiveness of using a modern approach to designing innovative products and developing creative abilities. To develop this system, we identified and analysed the methodological principles that characterise the design thinking process. The highlighted stages of applying the design thinking method in the professional training of future electrical technicians are focused on solving a problem situation and getting out of it, the ability to generate ideas, change and improve their project based on the identified shortcomings, and develop skills in working with digital technologies.
Conclusion: design thinking is a tool that can be used to project the future and find innovative ways to solve complex problems. It is a technology that meets all the challenges of the times, improves the quality of professional training, and contributes to the formation of the professional competence of future electrical engineers in professional pre-higher education institutions.
Germination test of maize (Zea mays L.) seeds in a NaCl solution
Authors: Santillán Ángeles Abel , Quevedo-Nolasco Abel , Mejía-Contreras Apolinar , Gavi- Reyes† Francisco
Published: March 2024

R
bjective: To evaluate the germination behavior and to define the initial vigor of maize seeds.
Methodology: The genetic material consisted of four batches of 20 hybrid seeds each (M-2014, SR-2014, SR-2012, and SR-2011), which were germinated in a NaCl solution (0, 5, 10, and 15 dS m-1) in a germination chamber. A randomized complete block experimental design was used, in which the seed batch and salinity level were the experimental units, with four repetitions each. Seeds with defined radicle and plumule were counted for evaluation.
Results: As a result of the comparison of the three batches from the same environment (production site) and different years, the statistical analysis indicated that the longest-lived seeds have a lower germination percentage. Similarly, when batches from different production environments and the same year were compared, M-2014 obtained the highest average germination percentage (92.19%). When the maximum level of salinity (15 dS m-1) was evaluated, an average 41.25% loss in germination was observed.
Conclusions: The test efficiently discriminated seed batches, based on speed and uniformity in NaCl-based germination, therefore providing acceptable results for the evaluation of the viability and vigor of a seed batch.
Stay or leave: Chinese international studentsâ€™ decision-making process about their migration intentions post-graduation in Canada
Authors: Xu Wenyan (Vicky)
Published: March 2024

This paper examines a Chinese international studentâ€™s decision-making pattern towards migration intentions after graduation using â€œthe standard push-pull and reverse push-pull modelsâ€ . This paper aims to suggest ways to improve the overall immigration and settlement experience of an international student in Canada by applying an autoethnography research methodology. The major factors that contribute to a Chinese international studentâ€™s decision-making process when it Â comes to migration intentions are divided into five phases including the initial journey, the post-graduation experience, the process of seeking permanent residence, acquiring the status of aÂ 

permanent resident, and finally, an examination of the racism towards Chinese students in the era of COVID-19. This paper argues that immigration and settlement experience are severely affected by cultural identity, inclusion and diversity, the immigration system and administration process, government settlement and integration services, and incentives to attract returnees from the Chinese government.

Key words: Chinese international students, migration intentions, immigration system, settlement and integration services, push-pull model, reverse push-pull model.
â€œChinatown Forever Changingâ€ : Jim Wong-Chuâ€™s Pender East
Authors: Leung Brandon
Published: March 2024

This thesis explores the historical context of late Asian Canadian artist and activist Jim Wong-Chuâ€™s photographic and poetic album Pender East, which is held in the Jim Wong-Chu fonds, University of British Columbia Library Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC). I discuss the album in the context of Asian Canadian Cultural Activism of the 1970s, the same time period when the photographs within the album were taken, applying the movementâ€™s relationship to community, history and cultural representation to my analysis. Viewing the photographs and poems through this lens reveals how the album visually represents Chinese Canadian identity through the photographs, poems and its structure. Additionally, as much of this information is not accessible from within the RBSC database, I outline how the relationship between the album and the knowledge surrounding it can be maintained through its catalogue record.
Mind Your Speech: Examining the Impact of Leader Mindfulness in Communication on Follower Error Reporting and Hiding in Organizations
Authors: Mitchell Fallan
Published: March 2024

Although researchers have demonstrated an increasing interest in the interpersonal antecedents of error reporting in employees, little is known about how interpersonal-level factors influence employee error hiding. Using a three-wave time-lagged survey design (N = 186), the present study investigates whether leader mindfulness in communication, a communication style exhibited by mindful leaders, predicts follower error hiding and reporting through two distinct mediators-- fear of punishment and relatedness, respectively. Findings reveal that leader mindfulness in communication negatively predicts follower error hiding, mediated by fear of punishment, and positively predicts follower error reporting through the organization's error management culture rather than via feelings of relatedness. It was further discovered that relatedness predicts error reporting, but not hiding. Similarly, fear of punishment predicts error hiding, but not reporting. This paper contributes to our understanding of the interpersonal antecedents and distinct motives behind error reporting and hiding while advancing research on mindfulness at work.
International Law & the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Guiry Niamh
Published: March 2024

Law and policy are essential tools to tackle ongoing and emerging environmental challenges and are critical to the fulfilment of sustainable development. Adopted by all 193 United Nations (UN) Member States, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, also known as the 2030 Agenda) act as the 21st-century framework for sustainable development. This doctoral project seeks to investigate the interactive dynamics between international law and the SDGs to discern the potential of this relationship to strengthen, reinforce, and facilitate the realisation of existing and emerging obligations in international law.
Reihengeschäfte in der Umsatzsteuer
Authors: Kettisch Richard
Published: March 2024

Über 30 Fallbeispiele zu umsatzsteuerlichen Fragen bei grenzüberschreitenden Lieferketten Handelswaren durchlaufen vom Produzenten bis zum Endkunden typischerweise mehrere Handelsstufen. Wirtschaftlich sinnvoll ist es, die Waren nicht nacheinander von Verkäufer zu Verkäufer zu befördern, sondern die Waren vom Ersten in der Reihe direkt zum Endkunden zu bringen - in einem sogenannten "Reihengeschäft". Überschreitet eine solche Lieferkette eine Staatsgrenze, hat jeder Beteiligte dieses Reihengeschäfts, also jeder Produzent und jeder Groß- und Einzelhändler, hinsichtlich der Umsatzsteuer zu prüfen: Ist die Lieferung steuerbefreit? Ist ein innergemeinschaftlicher Erwerb oder eine Einfuhr zu versteuern? In welchem Staat ist die Umsatzsteuer gegebenenfalls abzuführen? In diesem Buch wird untersucht, nach welchen Kriterien diese Fragen zu klären sind. Zudem wird erörtert, welche besonderen Fälle in der Praxis auftreten können und welche Potenziale bei der Vertragserrichtung, im Abgabenverfahren und auch seitens des Gesetzgebers genützt werden könnten. Die Ausführungen werden durch mehr als 30 Beispiele veranschaulicht.
Wegzugsbesteuerung Neu
Authors: Zechmeister Helmut
Published: March 2024

Mit vielen Praxisbeispielen und Übersichtstabellen zur alten und neuen Rechtslage Mit dem Abgabenänderungsgesetz (AbgÄG) 2015 hat das System der Wegzugsbesteuerung in Österreich eine grundlegende Änderung erfahren. So wurde neben der teilweisen Ersetzung des Nichtfestsetzungskonzepts durch ein Ratenzahlungskonzept auch ein neuer Wegzugstatbestand geschaffen. In diesem Werk wird die neue Rechtslage umfassend dargestellt und anhand von zahlreichen Beispielen praxisnah erörtert. Weiters werden die größten Unterschiede zur alten Rechtslage kurz und prägnant hervorgehoben. Daneben wird auch auf die Wegzugsbesteuerung im Zusammenhang mit Exportverschmelzungen und -einbringungen eingegangen. Um dem Leser einen raschen Vergleich zwischen alter und neuer Rechtslage zu ermöglichen, finden sich Übersichtstabellen am Ende jedes Kapitels. Darüber hinaus werden die durch die Gesetzesänderung bedingten Kennzahlen in den jeweiligen Steuererklärungsformularen erörtert.
Tratamento homeopático para mitigação do estresse hídrico na germinação de aveia preta (Avena strigosa sherb)
Authors: Santos Domitila Souza , Losch Edaciano Leandro , Bricarello Patrizia Ana
Published: March 2024

O uso de insumos quimiosintéticos na agropecuária tem ocasionado riscos à saúde humana, animal e ambiental. Portanto, é necessário repensar o modelo de agricultura praticada na atualidade com o uso intensivo de insumos de alto impacto ambiental. A homeopatia apresenta promissor potencial de uso na agricultura e na pecuária. Este estudo teve como objetivo a seleção do preparado homeopático e posterior avaliação do uso na mitigação do estresse hídrico em sementes de duas cultivares de aveia preta (Avena strigosa Schreb). O preparado homeopático de Calcarea carbonica foi selecionado por repertorização homeopática e utilizado na potência 7CH. As sementes foram submetidas a dois testes de germinação sob quatro diferentes níveis de estresse hídrico, 0 MPa, -0,2 MPa, -0,4MPa e -0,8MPa e de condutividade elétrica, com e sem aplicação de Calcarea carbonica. Os testes foram avaliados quanto à taxa de germinação e aos resultados de condutividade elétrica. Os melhores resultados de mitigação do estresse hídrico em sementes cultivar IAPAR CABOCLA foram obtidos com Calcarea carbonica para o teste de germinação nos níveis de estresse por pressão osmótica de -0,2 e -0,4 Mpa em comparação ao tratamento sem a aplicação da homeopatia.
Current Pharmaco-therapeutic Approach on COVID-19 Admitted Patients in a Corona-dedicated Hospital in Khulna
Authors: Baishakhi Islam  , Syed Didarul Haque
Published: March 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been demanding possible pharmaco-therapeutic options to reduce the mortality associated with the disease by trying out the clinical efficacy of various therapeutic agents. Objective: Our purpose of the study was to explore the current pharmaco-therapeutic approaches to COVID-19 patients in different clinical categories. Methods: This is a descriptive observational study where 300 clinically diagnosed COVID-19-positive patients were included following inclusion & exclusion criteria at the study center. Patients’ demographic profiles and treatment plans were obtained using a specially designed form. The data were collated and analyzed using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and results were expressed in percentages. Results: Remdesivir, moxifloxacin, dexamethasone, meropenem, enoxaparin and other supportive drugs with different percentages in mild, moderate, severe & critical cases were frequently prescribed. Besides non-invasive oxygen therapy has been given in almost all patients. Conclusion: Antiviral, LMWH, broad-spectrum antibiotics, corticosteroids and other symptomatic drugs are the major treatment options for different clinical categories of COVID-19 patients.
Mediscope 2024;11(1): 13-21
Ecoformação, Transdisciplinaridade e a Horta: aliadas para o desenvolvimento pleno nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Buch Claudinéia Aparecida Alves , Blaszko Caroline Elizabel , Ujiie Nájela Tavares
Published: March 2024

A ecoformação tem articulação tríade homem-natureza-sociedade, com intuito do alcance de uma educação ambiental e sustentável. A transdisciplinaridade é o estudo do todo, dentre e entre as disciplinas, em suas nuances, relações e correlações. A horta é um âmbito sistêmico global, espaço-tempo vivo, laboratório de aprendizagens. Por essa via, o artigo apresentado tem configuração metodológica por um estudo teórico-bibliográfico, o qual conceitua e define ecoformação, transdisciplinaridade e a horta na escola, como cenário potencial para o processo ensino-aprendizagem dos anos inciais do ensino fundamental, tendo por objetivo a formação integral dos estudantes numa correlação biófila. Assim, evidencia a horta na escola de anos iniciais do ensino fundamental como um espaço dinamizador de ensino-aprendizagem e de formação integral do estudante, ao passo que envolve a ação conjunta entre estudantes, professores e comunidade escolar por meio de práticas transdisciplinares e ecoformadoras.  
Palavras-chave: Ecoformação. Transdisciplinaridade. Horta. Anos Iniciais.
 
ABSTRACT
Ecotraining has a man-nature-society triad articulation, with the aim of achieving environmental and sustainable education. Transdisciplinarity is the study of the whole, within and between disciplines, in their nuances, relationships and correlations. The garden is a global systemic scope, living space-time, a learning laboratory. In this way, the article presented has a methodological configuration through a theoretical-bibliographical study, which conceptualizes and defines eco-training, transdisciplinarity and the garden at school, as a potential scenario for the teaching-learning process in the initial years of elementary school, with the objective the comprehensive training of students in a biophilic correlation. Thus, it highlights the garden in early years schools as a space that stimulates teaching-learning and comprehensive student training, while involving joint action between students, teachers and the school community through transdisciplinary and eco-training practices.
Keywords: Ecotraining. Transdisciplinarity. Vegetable garden. Early Years.