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Busting of myths and misconceptions about breast feeding during COVID-19 pandemic and its societal importance: a brisk review
Authors: Swain Dharitri , Parida Swayam Pragyan , Das Hrushikesh 
Published: January 2021

COVID-19 considered as a public health emergency of International concern and thus a pandemic with the explosive increase rate of infection worldwide and at the same time, the healthcare system is struggling for survival and the government is striving to regain the trust of the population. According to the WHO, mothers with COVID-19 or suspected COVID-19 can breastfeed their babies as long as they take appropriate precautions. Although creating awareness and providing adequate information to the mother and general public about breastfeeding benefits, still people believe in several myths and misconceptions due to fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. These personal beliefs, misconceptions, myths, and cultural practices can have a negative impact on breastfeeding which may discourage breastfeeding practice among women. This brisk review intends to compile the latest available evidence about myths, cultural practices preventing breastfeeding during COVID 19 pandemic. We searched works of literature related to breast feeding during COVID -19 published between December 2019, and August 2020, in website archive of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, World Health Organization (WHO), Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICE), journal repositories such as Google Scholar, Pub Med, Science Direct, newspaper article etc. We identified 30 studies that met the search criteria for inclusion in the review. The evidence presented here related to the common believes may alleviate the potential source of anxiety related to COVID-19 breast feeding issues who are still dependant on the societal misconception not the evidence.
Evaluation of infectious risk among biomedical agents in Morocco
Authors: Zaam Noura , Benssabri Sanae , Bajjou Tahar 
Published: January 2021

Background: The Infectious risk among biomedical technicians and engineers is influenced by many variables like the health and immune status of the worker, the education and training they had, the suitability of the establishment for work with highly pathogenic agents, and availability of protective equipment. We report in this article the results of a survey carried out in the country and which was interested in the perception of the infectious risk by biomedical agents.Methods: It is a descriptive study of the infectious risk among BMTE in Morocco with an assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by the use of a questionnaire transmitted to participants by google form.Results: 84 persons participated in the survey. Biomedical agents report that the risk is either direct because they handle microorganisms (20%; 23/84), but above all indirect, since these are situations where they handle contaminated instruments or waste produced during care activities (41.7%; 48/84). The cutaneous route contamination showed a slight predominance (71.6%; 60/84) because they use sharp tools (64.3%; 54/84). Only half know they have to report this kind of incident (56.8%; 48/84) and Less than one in five (17.9%; 15/84) reported these accidents.Conclusions: Moroccan law has not ignored occupational risk and equipment of protection is available in the workplace. However, most of the participants did not receive specialized training in infection risk management, they do not benefit from medical supervision, and immunization and accidents are underreported.
Comparison of radiological and clinical outcome among Kirschner wires versus 3.5 mm diameter cannulated cancellous screw internal fixation in treatment for the displaced lateral humeral condyle fractures in children
Authors: Bhati Lokpal Singh , Gupta Ashish Kumar , Rathor Jitendra Singh , Rathore Devendra Singh , Kundu Deepak 
Published: January 2021

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Lateral humeral condyle fracture, the second most common injury around the elbow, accounts for 10-20% of all fractures of the elbow in children with a high incidence between two and 14 years.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This hospital based prospective randomized comparative study design was include patients of both sexes in age group of 2 to 14 years attending SMS hospital, Jaipur during April 2018 to June 2019 or till the sample size achieved, with due permission from the institutional ethic committee and review board and after taking written informed consent from the patient.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> 40 patients out of 50 were grouped as excellent (70.1%) while 13 were found good (22.8%) and only four patients were found poor (7.01%) as per Hardacre criteria of assessment of lateral condyle treatment in k wire group while excellent, good and poor results were found 68.4, 24.5 and 7.01% respectively in CC screw groups</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The displaced fractures (displacement over 2 mm) can be treated successfully by open reduction and K-wires or screw fixation with excellent results.</p><p> </p>
Evaluation of the functional outcome of locking compression plate for fractures around knee joint distal 1/3rd femur or proximal 1/3rd tibia
Authors: Kumar Surender , Khichar Himanshu 
Published: January 2021

<p><strong>Background:</strong> The aim of the study was to evaluate the functional outcome of locking compression plate for fractures around knee joint (Distal 1/3<sup>rd</sup> femur or proximal 1/3<sup>rd</sup> tibia).</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This multicentric prospective functional out-come study has been conducted in the department of orthopedics, Barmer medical college and hospital, Barmer, Rajasthan and department of orthopedics, Pacific institute of medical sciences, Udaipur, Rajasthan. A total of 90 patients were studied, out of which 60 patients were with fracture distal femur and 30 patients were with proximal tibia fractures. At the end of study, 20 patients were lost to the follow-up (16 patients were with distal femur fracture and 04 patients were with proximal tibia fracture).</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> According to modified Mehrotra’s criteria for distal femur fracture excellent (43.18%) and fair (43.18%) and (13.64%) had poor result. All followed-up patients of proximal tibia fracture managed with MIPO technique had excellent (11.11%), good (66.67%) and fair (22.22%) functional outcome and no failure. While 17.65% followed patients of proximal tibia fracture who were managed with ORIF technique had failure.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Locking compression plate is the optimal tool for many supracondylar fractures of femur and proximal tibia fractures. It provides rigid fixation, where a widening canal, thin cortices and frequently poor bone stock make fixation difficult.</p>
Quality of Work Life Among Nurses
Authors: Al-Maskari Mohammed A. , Dupo Jonas U. , Al-Sulaimi Nasser K. 
Published: January 2021

Objectives: Quality of work life (QWL) is an important indicator of job-related satisfaction among nurses; however, there is little information regarding the QWL of nurses in Oman. Therefore, this study aimed to explore factors affecting QWL among nurses working in governmental health institutions in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2018 at 29 governmental health institutions in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. A total of 374 nurses employed at these institutions were recruited via stratified random sampling. A demographic questionnaire incorporating Brooks’ Quality of Nursing Work scale was used to collect data. Results: A total of 345 nurses participated in the study (response rate: 92.2%). The mean age was 33.3 ± 5.1 years and the majority were female (90.7%), married (88.7%), of Omani nationality (70.1%) and had a diploma degree (70.7%). Overall, the nurses demonstrated moderate levels of QWL (mean total score: 179.99 ± 24.17). Both job designation and nationality were found to be significant predictors of QWL (P = 0.041 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion: The findings of this study represent a baseline for further research on this important topic. As with all healthcare professionals, the QWL of nurses indirectly affects quality of patient care and associated health outcomes. As such, identifying areas of poor QWL among nurses can help in the development of initiatives to improve their professional satisfaction, thereby enhancing job performance and employee retention.
Keywords: Nursing; Quality of Life; Work Satisfaction; Occupational Burnout; Workload; Motivation; Health Workforce; Oman.
The Effects of Knee Orthosis with Two Degrees of Freedom Joint Design on Gait and Sit-to-Stand Task in Patients with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Fesharaki Siamak Aghajani , Farahmand Farzam , Saeedi Hassan , Raeissadat Seyed Ahmad , Abdollahy Ehsan , Ahmadi Amir , Maroufi Nader 
Published: January 2021

Objectives: Knee bracing as a conservative treatment option for patients with medial knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is of great interest to health practitioners and patients alike. Optimal orthotic knee joint structure is essential to achieve biomechanical and clinical effectiveness. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the effects of a knee orthosis with a new two-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) joint design on selected gait parameters and in a sit-to-stand task in patients with mild-to-moderate medial KOA. Methods: This study was conducted both at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic in Shahid Modarres Academic Hospital and the Biomechanical Laboratory of Rehabilitation Faculty of Iran University of medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran from September 2015 to October 2017. The gait performance of 16 patients was assessed without an orthosis, using a common one-DOF (DOF) knee orthosis and using the same knee orthosis with a two-DOF orthotic joint design. The interactive shearing force between limb and brace in the shell area during a sit-to-stand test was also identified. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to analyse the data. Results: Compared with walking with no orthosis, both orthosis conditions reduced the external knee adduction moment significantly (P ≤0.05). A significant increase between the one-DOF and two-DOF conditions in terms of walking speed (P = 0.041 and P = 0.009, respectively) and stride length (P = 0.028 and P = 0.038, respectively) was observed. In a sit-to-stand test, wearing the orthosis significantly decreased knee transverse plane range of motion (P ≤0.05). There was a 41.31 ± 8.34 Newtons reduction in knee flexion constraint force. Conclusion: The two-DOF knee orthosis was more comfortable compared to the one-DOF knee orthosis during deep knee flexion. Otherwise, the one- DOF- and two-DOF-braces performed similarly.
Keywords: Knee Osteoarthritis; Orthosis; Braces; Gait Analysis; Rotations; Kinematics; Kinetics; Patient Comfort.
Self-Efficacy Levels Regarding Interprofessional Learning Skills Among Undergraduate Healthcare Students in Malaysia
Authors: Nurumal Mohd S. , Diyono Nurul Q.H. , Che Hasan Muhammad K. 
Published: January 2021

Objectives: Self-efficacy is an important factor in determining the ability of students to execute tasks or skills needed in the implementation of interprofessional learning (IPL). This study aimed to identify levels of self-efficacy with regards to IPL skills among undergraduate healthcare students and to investigate differences according to gender, programme of study and year of study. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2018 at the International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia. The Self-Efficacy for Interprofessional Experiential Learning scale was used to evaluate the self-efficacy of 336 students from five faculties including nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health sciences. Results: Significant differences in self-efficacy scores for the interprofessional interaction subscale were identified according to programme of study, with pharmacy students scoring significantly lower than allied health students (mean score: 54.1 ± 10.4 versus 57.4 ± 10.1; P = 0.014). In addition, there was a significant difference in self-efficacy scores for the interprofessional interaction subscale according to year of study, with first-year students scoring significantly lower compared to fifth-year students (mean score: 52.8 ± 10.4 versus 59.9 ± 11.9; P = 0.018). No statistically significant differences in self-efficacy scores were identified with regards to gender or for the interprofessional team evaluation and feedback subscale. Conclusion: These findings may contribute to the effective implementation of IPL education in healthcare faculties. Acknowledging the influence of self-efficacy on the execution of IPL skills is crucial to ensure healthcare students are able to adequately prepare for future interprofessional collaboration in real clinical settings.
Keywords: Self Efficacy; Intersectoral Collaboration; Interdisciplinary Research; Professional Competence; Learning; Undergraduate Medical Education; Malaysia.
Determinants of Provision of Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among the General Public in Oman
Authors: Al-Riyami Hassan , Al-Hinai Ahmed , Nadar Sunil K. 
Published: January 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the factors that affect the provision of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among the general public in Oman. Methods: This was a descriptive crosssectional study performed over a two-month period from November to December 2018 using a questionnaire among the general public with no medical background. Results: A total of 1,080 individuals were included in the study. The median age of the participants was 27 (20–39) years old with 624 (57.8%) male participants. More than half of the participants (52.9%) were willing to perform CPR on a stranger. Lack of knowledge of CPR and a fear that they might cause more harm were the main reasons precluding people from performing CPR. Age, educational status and having attended a CPR course were predictors of willingness to perform CPR. Conclusion: There is a positive attitude towards bystander CPR in Oman among the general public. More education and training opportunities should be made available in workplaces and educational institutions.
Keywords: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest; Oman.
Pierson Syndrome Associated with Hypothyroidism and Septic Shock
Authors: Ejaz Areeba , Ali Meher B. , Siddiqui Fatima , Ali Mashal B. , Jamal Ammarah 
Published: January 2021

Pierson syndrome is caused by mutations in the laminin β2 gene causing absent β2 laminin, which is a normal component of the basement membranes of the mature glomerulus, structures in the anterior eye and neuromuscular junctions. The mutations manifest as congenital nephrotic syndrome and microcoria which are characteristic ocular features of this disease. These mutations may also result in neurological abnormalities such as hypotonia and psychomotor retardation. We report a two-month old boy who presented to the Pediatrics Department of Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, in 2015, with the typical features of microcoria and congenital nephrotic syndrome. The hypocalcaemia, hypoproteinaemia and probable immunocompromised state consequent to nephrotic syndrome resulted in seizures, hypothyroidism and urosepsis. Despite being treated aggressively with high dose antibiotics, ionotropic support, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, thyroxine replacement and nutritional support, the infant died due to significant multiorgan disease including renal failure and septic shock.
Keywords: Pierson Syndrome; Microcoria and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome; Congenital Microcoria; Hypothyroidism; Septic Shock; Case Report; Pakistan.
POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES: EVIDENCE FROM U-MICROFINANCE BANK
Authors: Rani Iram , Laghari Minhoon Khan , Channa Muhammad Asif 
Published: January 2021

Purpose: This Study intends the assessment of microloan by U Microfinance Bank from females of upper Sindh. The core objective was to assess the impact of U-Microfinance on the poverty level of female for improving their living standards by providing them micro-loans to be used for their small-scale business which could enable them to be empowered politically, socially, economically, and assessing its impacts on the health and education of their families.
Methodology: This study was conducted on the assessment of microloan interventions of U Microfinance Bank in the rural areas of upper Sindh. A quantitative approach was used to measure the impact of microloan on the poverty status of the female along with a qualitative study to further confirm the findings. In this study, a quasi-experimental design was used in which two groups of data from the same respondents assuming the data ‘Before-loan and After-Loan Situation’ from the female borrowers of Khairpur, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Larkana, and Dadu Districts of Upper Sindh. Poverty Score Card was used as a survey instrument originally developed by the World Bank for each region separately. The collected data were analyzed by applying the descriptive statistics and logistic regression technique by using SPSS latest version.
Results: Results of the logistic regression analysis demonstrate that the microloan program does empower females of targeted cities, but the empowerment process does not necessarily occur simultaneously across all dimensions. Whereas microfinance does effect individually on each dimension of empowerment. For microfinance ventures, the results suggest that occupation types have a positive impact on women's empowerment.
Applications of this study: This study can be very effective in improving the strategies for poverty reduction among the female borrowers of the upper Sindh.
The Novelty of the study: The novelty of this study investigating the effect of poverty reduction strategies on female empowerment.
PROPOSING A MODEL OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BASED ON NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD) IN AUTO INDUSTRY
Authors: Einizadeh Ali , Kasraei Ahmadreza , Mirabi Vahidreza 
Published: January 2021

Purpose: The present study is an attempt to provide a model of green supply chain management based on new product development (NPD) in the auto industry.
Methodology: In the present study, the method of grounded theory has been used to develop a model. The required data were collected through interviews with academic experts, auto industry managers, and a review of documented meta-data and relevant reports. The sampling continued until the saturation of categories using the theoretical sampling method. The research data were analyzed simultaneously with the data collection during the three stages of open, axial, and selective coding. This process led to the development of the green model of supply chain management following NPD in the auto industry based on the grounded theory.
Main Findings: The findings of this study suggest that managers must carefully consider all categories and subcategories identified in this study and have the necessary and sufficient information about each item to implement the green supply chain management successfully based on NPD in the automotive industry.
Application of Study: This research indicates the need to pay attention to green supply chain management based on the development of new products in the automotive industry.
Novelty/Originality: Development of the green model of supply chain management following NPD in the auto industry based on the grounded theory.
Czynniki wpływające na rozliczenie krajowych transakcji w podatku od wartości dodanej w firmach świadczących usługi transportu drogowego towarów
Authors: Owczarek Ewelina 
Published: January 2021

Niniejszy artykuł został napisany w związku z licznymi problemami podatników z prawidłowym rozliczeniem podatku od wartości dodanej. Problemy te wynikają między innymi z częstych zmian przepisów podatkowych, ciągłym rozwojem branży transportowej w Polsce oraz zwiększającą się z roku na rok ekspansją na rynki zagraniczne.
Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja czynników wpływających na prawidłowość rozliczeń krajowych w podatku od wartości dodanej dla firm transportowych. W publikacji omówiono elementy konstrukcyjne podatku od towarów i usług w Polsce, scharakteryzowano specyfikę rozliczeń krajowych w VAT dla firm transportowych, a także przedstawiono procedurę rozliczeń krajowych w podatku od wartości dodanej na przykładzie Firmy Transportowej XXX.
Badania zostały przeprowadzone na podstawie stosownej dokumentacji wszelkich transakcji opodatkowanych VAT, które zaszły w wyżej wymienionej firmie w miesiącu marcu 2017 r. Przeprowadzone badania wykazały mnogość czynników wpływających na prawidłowe rozliczenie w podatku od towarów i usług, w firmach świadczących usługi transportu krajowego. Ich znajomość i właściwe stosowanie ma bardzo duży wpływ, aby poprawnie rozliczyć się z urzędem skarbowym oraz prowadzić księgi podatkowe zgodnie z przepisami prawa.
A concretização dos direitos humanos e fundamentais: vontade, consciência e ação em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Martinez Regina Celia , Serrano Pablo Jiménez 
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo efetuar o estudo da problemática que deriva da não concretização dos direitos humanos fundamentais na sociedadebrasileira contemporânea. Em uma perspectiva teórica, doutrinária e filosófica,discutem-se os fatores que incidem nessa não concretização em tempos depré-pandemia, pandemia e pós-pandemia. A metodologia eleita foram os métodos dedutivo, indutivo, documental e histórico. Discutem-se os limites que a visão legalista (ou positivista) impõe aos processos e mecanismos de concretização e, ainda, o conceito, o sentido e o alcance da efetivação de direitos nas sociedades modernas, que se sabe em crise. Conclui-se que a responsabilidade de concretizar direitos, quer em tempos de pandemia, quer em tempos de pós-pandemia, não é unicamente estatal, mas também social, isto é, dos cidadãos e dos concidadãos, tendo a solidariedade, a convivência social e a justiça dialógica como premissas, para além dos interesses econômicos, ideológicos e partidários.
AKTIVITAS ANTIKANKER SENYAWA KUMARIN TERISOPRENILASI DARI BUAH Melicope latifolia (DC.) T.G. Hartley
Authors: Fitriyah Indatul , Saputri Ratih Dewi , Tjahjandarie Tjitjik Srie , Tanjung Mulyadi 
Published: January 2021

Melicope latifolia (DC.) T.G. Hartley merupakan salah satu spesies tumbuhan yang termasuk famili Rutaceae. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengisolasi senyawa kumarin terisoprenilasi dari buah M. latifolia serta menentukan aktivitas antikanker terhadap sel murin leukemia P-388. Ekstraksi senyawa kumarin terisoprenilasi yang terdapat dalam buah M. latifolia menggunakan metanol. Pemisahan dan pemurnian menggunakan kromatografi kolom gravitasi dan kromatografi radial menghasilkan dua senyawa kumarin terisoprenilasi, yakni alosantoksiletin (1) dan isopimpinelin (2). Struktur kedua senyawa kumarin terisoprenilasi ditetapkan berdasarkan analisis spektroskopi UV, IR, HR-ESI-MS, 1D dan 2D NNMR. Aktivitas antikanker terhadap sel P-388 menggunakan metode MTT memperlihatkan nilai IC50 sebesar 3,41 ± 0,31 dan 23,70 ± 1,37 µg/mL.