bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Pus/Wound Swab from Children Attending International Friendship Children's Hospital
Authors: Maharjan Bidhya , Karki Shovana Thapa , Maharjan Roshani 
Published: July 2021

A wound gets infected when the organism gets invaded through the breached skin, proliferated and production of various enzymes, toxins, etc. In order to treat the wound infection, antibiotic susceptibility pattern of organism should be determined before the prescription of the medicine. The present study was conducted from September 2017 to March 2018 with an aim to determine antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus aureus identified from the pus/wound swab among the patients visiting the International Friendship Children's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. Total 270 sample were processed, isolated and identified using standard microbiological procedure and biochemical test. Antibiotic susceptibility test was carried out by using Modified Kirby Bauer's Disc Diffusion Method. Out of total sample, 51.48% (139) showed growth. The growth distribution was found to be high in out-patient department 84.9% (118) than in-patient department 15.1% (21). Among 139 positive growth, 83.5% were gram positive and 16.5% were gram negative. All together 12 different organisms were identified, among which S. aureus was found to be predominant organism 105 (75.5%). S. aureus was found to be sensitive towards Linezolid followed by Doxycycline whereas it was found resistant towards Ciprofloxacin. Among S. aureus identified, 50% were Multidrug resistant (MDR) S. aureus and 55% were Methicillin resistance S. aureus (MRSA). MRSA was found to be sensitive towards Linezolid followed by Doxycycline and resistant towards Ciprofloxacin. The association between MDR and MRSA was found positively significant (i.e. p-value = 0.000). All strains of S. aureus were found to be sensitive towards Vancomycin. 22.86% were double disk diffusion test (D-test) positive. The prevalence of D-test was found to be high in MRSA (75%). The relationship between D-test and MRSA was found to be significantly correlated with each other (r = 0.39). Linezolid, Chloramphenicol, Vancomycin and Doxycycline is a drug of a choice for both S. aureus and MRSA infection.
Plant and Plant Associated Microflora: Potential Bioremediation Option of Indoor Air Pollutants
Authors: Gunasinghe Y.H.K.I.S. , Rathnayake I.V.N. , Deeyamulla M.P. 
Published: July 2021

Indoor air pollution is a significant problem today because the release of various contaminants into the indoor air has created a major health threat for humans occupying indoors. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are pollutants released into the environment and persist in the atmosphere due to its low boiling point values. Various types of indoor activities, sources, and exposure to outdoor environments enhance indoor VOCs. This poor indoor air quality leads to adverse negative impacts on the people in the indoor environment. Many physical and chemical methods have been developed to remove or decompose these compounds from indoors. However, those methods are interrupted by many environmental and other factors in the indoor atmosphere, thus limit the applications. Therefore, there is a global need to develop an effective, promising, economical, and environmentally friendly alternatives to the problem. The use of the plant and associated microflora significantly impact reducing the environmental VOC gases, inorganic gases, particulate matter, and other pollutants contained in the air. Placing potted plants in indoor environments not only helps to remove indoor air pollutants but also to boost the mood, productivity, concentration, and creativity of the occupants and reduces stress, fatigue, sore throat, and cold. Plants normally uptake air pollutants through the roots and leaves, then metabolize, sequestrate, and excrete them. Plant-associated microorganisms help to degrade, detoxify, or sequestrate the pollutants, the air remediation, and promote plant growth. Further studies on the plant varieties and microorganisms help develop eco-friendly and environmentally friendly indoor air purifying sources.
Assessment of medication adherence and quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a tertiary hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia
Authors: Azmi Nazmi Liana , Md Rosly Nurul Aida , Tang Hock Chun , Che Darof Anis Fariha , Zuki Nor Dini 
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Previous studies have reported the relationship between medication adherence and quality of life are interrelated. However, many of the results were found to be conflicting. This study aimed to assess the level and association of medication adherence and quality of life among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients on treatment for over 1 year using convenience sampling at outpatient. Medication Compliance Questionnaire (MCQ) and revised Diabetes Quality of Life Questionnaire (DQOL) instrument were self-administered to eligible subjects. Data were analysed using GNU PSPP version 0.8.5 and reported for descriptive statistics as well as correlation of both parameters.
Results: A total of 200 patients were recruited and they were mostly at the age of 40 to 60 years old. The mean (SD) score for MCQ was 26.0 (1.6) with the majority of them were non-adherent (55.0%, n=110). The mean (SD) score for overall revised DQOL instrument was 25.5 (8.9) while each domain of “satisfaction”, “impact” and “worry” had mean (SD) scores of 12.0 (5.0), 7.7 (3.4) and 5.9 (2.7), respectively. The scores obtained were only approximately half of the possible range of scores for QoL. There was no significant correlation between total score of medication adherence and quality of life when tested using Pearson’s correlation (r=-0.083, p=0.240). Independent t-test also demonstrated no significant relationship between medication adherence status and quality of life (p=0.883).
Conclusion: Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in our setting had unsatisfactory adherence but exhibited acceptable quality of life. We observed that both variables were not associated with one another. Further research is warranted to identify potential factors affecting non-adherence to medication.
The healthcare technology needs you
Authors: Subrata Sumarno Adi , Bayuo Jonathan , Sahin Busra 
Published: July 2021

The growing evidence and technology in healthcare improve the patient's health across a continuum of services in clinical and community settings. A multidisciplinary team should work in tandem on this phenomenon. Therefore, innovative healthcare technology must be designed intensively to optimize productivity, provide new insight, and support the standard treatment for particular diseases. In the coming years, technology is needed to change the way of caring for the patient. The concept is a fundamental aspect because recent technology has shaped up in front of our practice with advances in digital healthcare services, such as 3D printing, robotics, nanotechnology, and even artificial intelligence (The Medical Futurist, 2021). Updated studies should be developed and published focusing on innovative technology, including in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and other health-related topics.
Keywords: healthcare; innovation in technology; patient care; outcomes improvement; chronic illness
The role of innovative technology to improve patient centered care
Authors: Nabilla Fira , Krongthaeo Suphanna , Dianingati Ragil Setia , Annisaa' Eva 
Published: July 2021

Chronic disease is a long term disease. Treatment performed by patients is also routine and continuous to achieve therapeutic success as well as to avoid complications that can be occurred. Adherence is an important factor to reduce complications of chronic disease. There are some efforts that need to do to increase compliance, such as providing information about drug usage from health providers. The use of technology can also be an option as a facility to increase compliance, such as using audiovisual media as an additional means of providing information and short message services or a mobile application for medication reminders on smartphones. This article provides an overview of the role of technology in increasing adherence to patients especially those who are suffering from chronic disease. This article is based on a literature study from some literature or research results. The reviewed literature shows that the use of video in providing information about drugs, sending short messages, and the use of mobile medication reminders to take medication has an effect on increasing adherence significantly in chronic disease patients. The use of technology is effective and efficient in increasing adherence of chronic disease patients.
An encouragement to publish powerful studies on innovation in health: A journal preface
Authors: Setiyo Muji , Rahayu Heni Setyowati Esti , Subrata Sumarno Adi 
Published: July 2021

The health manifesto highlighted that studies on innovation flourish when all sides of the knowledge triangle (research, academia, and industry) work in tandem to enhance the quality of care. This opportunity should go much better than implementing theoretical and academic work in universities worldwide. Experts are developing health innovation in higher education to deal with this situation. Therefore, this preface from two experts in the field encourages the importance of publishing studies on innovation in health to reduce health problems and issues in healthcare services in clinical or community practice.
Keywords: Innovation; healthcare system; quality of care; clinical practice; community care
Arts in Science: ‘Painting’ Health Allied Senior High School Students’ Meaningful Learning Engagement
Authors: Salayo Juland , V. Lainez Buen Euleen , Dolendo Russel Dustin R. , Agonoy Jamie Marie Reynielle D. , Bargo Rica Madeleine B. , Yumang Ivhan Miles S. , Dizon Mary Angel Adelle B. , Chua Zeth Maverick Y. , Salayo Juland D. 
Published: July 2021

The education system acknowledges the relevance and impact of arts in exploring students' different skills and competencies. However, most of the learners remain bias on the purpose and essence of art-based activities since most of the strands offered in senior high school are academically designed through the K-12 program, which guides and prepares incoming college students in choosing their career path. Hence, this study attempted to determine the vital role of arts-based instructional approaches to enrich students' learning in one selected catholic Senior High school in Manila, Philippines. Applying a qualitative approach through intensive interviews, 15 Health Allied students participated in this study. Results revealed that arts are highly integrated with the delivery of the different lessons of the involved strand. Moreover, arts proved that they have solid and influential roles in improving students' quality of learning. Furthermore, the impact and relevance of arts as an instructional approach supports the learning process of health allied students. Thus, this research informs and guides the teachers and students on the importance and impact of art as an overlooked field in education that maximizes one's potentials.
دور المدرسين فى تشجيع الطلبة على تعلم اللغة العربية في مدرسة علوم القرآن بلانجسا
Authors: Sabri Hatta 
Published: July 2021

من أهم العناصر فى تعليم وتعلم اللغة العربية هي الطريق والطرق، والوسائل، والمواد التعليمية، ودور المدرسين. وعرفنا أن من أهم العناصر فى تعلم وتعليم اللغة العربية منها دور المدرسين. كما قال محمد يونس: "الطريقة أهم من المادة، والمدرس أهم من الطريقة". هذا بمعنى أن المدرس الذى له كفاءة وقدرة فى اللغة فله دورا كبيرا فى التعليم.
من أهداف هذا البحث التعرف على دور المدرسين في تشجيع الطلبة على تعلم اللغة العربية بمدرسة علوم القرآن بلانـجسا. وعلى العام، محاولات المدرسين فى تشجيع رغبة الطلبة على تعلم العربية بهذه المدرسة تمكن أن تكون نمطا من الأنماط للمدارس والمعاهد فى سعي اكتساب اللغة الأجنبية للأطفال.
An Analysis of the Intertextuality of Social Media Discourse of Chuka University Students on WhatsApp Platforms
Authors: Gervasio Miriti , Aono Abisaki Oloo , Kisala Nancy 
Published: July 2021

The earliest forms of the internet were developed in the 1960s whereas the first recognizable social media site was created in 1997. Since then, Social media has greatly influenced the way people communicate with one another and continues to gain popularity owing to the technological milestones made in the world of communication. As people communicate via social media interaction platforms, language naturally and inevitably experiences some changes. Therefore, there was a need to undertake a linguistic study to account for such changes and developments in language use. The main concern of this study was to analyze the university students’ social media discourse. The discourse analyzed sprung from the WhatsApp interaction platform. The WhatsApp groups utilized were those formed by Chuka University students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Particularly, the following objective guided the study: to demonstrate the intertextuality nature of social media discourse. The study employed a multimodal semiotic approach as the analytic tool. A descriptive research design and the qualitative technique were employed to analyze data. Both Snowball and purposive sampling procedures were used. Snowballing was used to establish the WhatsApp groups that were used by the students, while the purposive sampling procedure was used to selectively collect texts from WhatsApp groups. The texts that were purposively selected were those that demonstrated the intertextuality nature of social media discourse. The rationale for choosing WhatsApp was the fact that there was a paucity of linguistic studies based on this interaction platform despite its popularity. The study findings revealed that social media discourse exhibits intertextuality in which language is dexterously and creatively used. This study sheds light on language usage and its dynamics. It is hoped that it will enrich knowledge on Multimodality and Semiotic Theory.
Penggunaan Media Sosial Instagram dalam Membangun Citra Positif Presiden Joko Widodo pada Pilpres 2019
Authors: Fadiyah Dina , Simorangkir Jimmy 
Published: July 2021

Media sosial dapat digunakan sebagai sarana untuk meraih dan menjaga ketenaran, yaitu dengan menampilkan citra positif secara mudah dan cepat. Salah satunya adalah Instagram. Penelitian ini membahas hal tersebut dan secara lebih spesifik bertujuan untuk meneliti dan menjabarkan eksistensi penggunaan Instagram guna membangun citra positif Presiden Joko Widodo pada Pilpres 2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan hasilnya diuraikan secara deskriptif. Fokus penelitian ini adalah menganalisa unggahan dan mengamati postingan Instagram milik Joko Widodo pada masa kampanye hingga pemilihan presiden RI pada 1 Oktober 2018 hingga 17 April 2019. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik wawancara terhadap narasumber dan juga dengan menggunakan teknik dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media sosial Instagram dapat membangun citra positif Joko Widodo dibuktikan melalui akun instagram miliknya dengan membangun kesan di hadapan masyarakat meliputi unggahan foto-foto keberhasilannya sebagai presiden, misalnya seperti membangun infrastruktur di berbagai tempat di Indonesia, dan mempunyai banyak like pada setiap postingannya. Selain itu tampak adanya konsistensi dalam membangun citra Jokowi selama masa kampanye. Hal tersebut juga didukung sikap Joko Widodo yang sangat terbuka dan tampil ofensif dalam memanfaatkan Instagram pribadinya untuk kampanye politik. Penggunaan Instagram oleh Joko Widodo dalam kampanye Pilpres 2019 berjalan dengan mudah dan efektif dalam mencapai tujuan kemenangan pemilihan presiden 2019.
KLASİK DÖNEM OSMANLI HUKUKUNDA KÖLELİĞİN SONA ERME YOLU OLARAK TEDBİR
Authors: KURTOĞLU Yasemin 
Published: July 2021

Geçmişi tarihin en eski dönemlerine kadar uzanan kölelik kurumu İslam hukuku içerisinde de kendisine yer bulmuş, bu doğrultuda bir İslam devleti olan Osmanlı Devleti’nde de varlığını devam ettirmiştir. Kendisinden önceki döneme kıyasla kölelik kurumunun şartlarını önemli oranda iyileştiren İslam hukuku kurallarına Osmanlı Devleti de sadık kalmış, köleliğe geçiş ve kölelikten çıkış da İslam hukukunun öngördüğü şekilde uygulamada hayat bulmuştur.
‘Klasik Dönem Osmanlı Hukuku’nda Köleliğin Sona Erme Yolu Olarak Tedbir’ başlıklı bu çalışmada ilk olarak İslam hukukunda kölelik sebepleri ve köleliğin sona erme yolları hakkında genel bilgiler verildikten sonra tedbir kurumunun ele alınmasına geçilmiştir. Bu doğrultuda İslam hukukunun temel kaynaklarından yararlanılmasının yanı sıra Osmanlı Devleti özelinde ayrıntılı bir çalışma yapabilmek adına bu döneme ait fetva kitaplarından ve kadı sicillerinden geniş ölçüde yararlanılarak tedbir kurumunun niteliği, kuruluşu, çeşitleri, hüküm ve sonuçları ayrı başlıklar altında ele alınarak incelenmiştir. Yapılan incelemeler sırasında kimi yerlerde ortaya çıkan görüş farklılıklarına da yer verilmiş ve bunların bir değerlendirilmesi yapılmaya çalışılmıştır. Böylece Osmanlı hukuk sisteminde tedbir kurumuyla ilgili detaylı bir çalışma ortaya konması hedeflenmektedir.
Citizens’ health practices during the COVID -19 pandemic in Indonesia: Applying the health belief model
Authors: Winarti Eko , Umbul Wahyuni Chatarina , Andy Rias Yohanes , Agung Mirasa Yudied , Sidabutar Sondang , Lusiana Wardhani Desi 
Published: July 2021

Background: Understanding the health practice of Indonesian residents and its related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial, but such association necessitates clarity.
Objective: To examine the health practices of the Indonesian citizens and their correlations with knowledge and health belief model (perceived susceptibility, barriers, benefits, severity, and self-efficacy) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A community-based online cross-sectional design was employed. The study was conducted from 10 July to 30 August 2020 among 552 citizens selected using convenience sampling. Sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, health belief model, and health practices, including wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing hands, were measured using validated questionnaires. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and logistic regression were employed for data analysis.
Results: The adjusted AORs (95% CIs) of a good level of health practices—wearing the mask, social distancing, and washing hands—were 3.24 (1.52~6.89), 2.54 (1.47~4.39), and 2.11 (1.19~3.75), respectively, in citizens with the high level of knowledge. Interestingly, respondents with positively perceived susceptibility exhibited significantly good practice in wearing the mask (4.91; 2.34~10.31), social distancing (1.95; 1.08~3.52), and washing hands (3.99; 2.26~7.05) compared to those with negatively perceived susceptibility. In addition, perceived barriers, benefits, severity, and self-efficacy also exhibited a significantly good all variables of health practice regarding COVID-19 pandemic after adjusting for confounding variables.
Conclusion: Citizens with high levels of knowledge and positive levels of the health belief model had good practice of wearing masks, social distancing, and washing hands. The outcomes of this survey could encourage health professionals, including nurses, through management practices of nursing intervention based on the health belief model during the pandemic.
Analisis Asupan Zat Gizi Terhadap Status Gizi Balita
Authors: Anggraeni Lina Dewi , Toby Yohana Riang , Rasmada Sada 
Published: July 2021

Status gizi merupakan gambaran keadaan ketahanan pangan yang dibutuhkan oleh tubuh. Dampak yang akan ditimbulkan kedepannya akibat kejadian gizi buruk maupun gizi berlebih yang dialami anak bawah lima tahun sangat di khawatirkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor – faktor yang berhubungan dengan status gizi balita di Pustu Oebufu Kecamatan Oebobo Kota Kupang pada bulan Februari tahun 2018. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah balita yang berada dalam cakupan pelayanan di wilayah kerja Pustu Oebufu. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 136 ibu yang memiliki anak balita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat 73,5% balita dengan status gizi normal. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara pendidikan (p=0,015), pengetahuan (p=0,000) dan asupan makanan seperti asupan energi (p=0.000), protein (p=0.000), lemak (p=0.000), karbohidrat (p=0.000), vitamin A (p=0.000), vitamin C (p=0.000), kalsium (p=0.002), besi (p=0.000), dan zink (p=0.000) dengan status gizi (p value < 0.05). Keterlibatan pengasuhan orang tua khususnya ibu berkaitan erat dengan status gizi balita. Ibu hendaknya memiliki pengetahuan yang baik mengenai asupan gizi bagi balita.
Usia, Paritas, Anemia Dengan Kejadian Perdarahan Post Partum
Authors: Sanjaya Riona , Fara Yetty Dwi 
Published: July 2021

Perdarahan postpartum merupakan penyebab utama kematian ibu di negara berpenghasilan rendah dan penyebab utama hampir seperempat dari seluruh kematian ibu secara global. Sebagian besar kematian akibat perdarahan postpartum terjadi selama 24 jam pertama setelah kelairan. Provinsi Lampung mengalami gangguan / komplikasi persalinan sebesar 19,2% dengan 2,6% diantaranya merupakan kasus perdarahan. Angka tersebut lebih tinggi dari persentase nasional sebesar 2,4%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor – faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian perdarahan postpartum. Desain penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel menggunakan total populasi yaitu seluruh ibu bersalin di Desa Cahaya Mas Tahun 2019 berjumlah 33 orang. Data diambil melalui laporan persalinan desa Cahaya Mas Tahun 2019. Hasil Penelitian diperoleh dari 33 ibu bersalin, 60,60% ibu mengalami perdarahan, 66,67% merupakan paritas tidak berisiko, 69,70% merupakan usia tidak beresiko dan 63,63% mengalami anemia selama kehamilan. Hasil uji chi square diperoleh tidak ada hubungan antara usia (p-value=0,371), paritas (p-value=0,267) dan anemia selama hamil (p-value=0,183).
Efectos de un programa de investigación acción participativa sobre el liderazgo situacional y los estilos de aprendizaje en universitarios de Lima metropolitana
Authors: Franco Mendoza Josué Michael , López Munguía Olimpia 
Published: July 2021

El principal objetivo del presente estudio fue el de determinar el efecto de un programa de investigación acción participativa (IAP), siguiendo el modelo de Paredes (1998), sobre el liderazgo situacional y los estilos de aprendizaje en estudiantes universitarios de las facultades de psicología y educación en una universidad pública de Lima metropolitana. Para dicho propósito participaron 32 estudiantes de ambas facultades, entre hombres y mujeres, divididos aleatoriamente en 2 grupos de 16 personas: uno al cual le sería aplicado un programa de competencias emocionales y otro del cual se obtendrían únicamente medidas pre y post test, en marco de un diseño experimental. Entre los instrumentos empleados se incluyeron los de la Escala de Liderazgo Situacional (Aburto, 2014) y el de Estilos de Aprendizaje (CHAEA) de Horney y Alonso. Los resultados del estudio ponen en evidencia efectos signiticativos del programa, a partir del contraste de diferencias en las puntuaciones sobre ambas variables, sobretodo en los estilos de liderazgo dirigir y participativo, detectándose además correlaciones significativas luego de la aplicación del programa entre los estilos de aprendizaje activo y pragmático. Se concluye que el programa evidencia adecuados resultados; sin embargo, se recomienda extrapolarlo a otros grupos, dadas las características del público objetivo de actividades donde fue desarrollado.
Palabras clave: Liderazgo situacional, investigación acción participativa, estilos de aprendizaje.