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The Relationship Between Country of Origin, Willingness to Pay More and Purchase Intention: A Study with Turkish Consumers on Apparel Products
Authors: Bayraktar  Köse Elçin , Eroğlu Filiz 
Published: October 2021

In our rapidly changing world, consumers are being exposed to an increasing amount of product information day by day, while they are trying to make the best choice in the light of this information. This provides a broad scope for marketers involved in marketing practice or research processes to examine the impact of different product information on consumption behavior. The country-of-origin information is seen as a point in consumers mind that has an impact on the quality perception of the relevant products, purchasing preferences and other issues. Consumers may have tendencies to prefer the products of certain countries or have positive perceptions of that country's product. Although it is a crucial issue for both marketing practitioners and academicians, there is still a lack of literature about the impact of consumers’ perceptions towards country of origin of the products on their willingness to pay more and purchase intentions. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between country of origin (COO), willingness to pay more and purchase intention. Within the scope of the research, the data obtained from 720 consumers were analyzed and then the research model was tested. As a result of the analysis, a significant and positive relationship between the quality perception of the country of origin (COO) and the purchase intention is found. In addition, it was determined that willingness to pay more has an intermediary role in the effect of the quality perception of COO on the purchase intention.
Impacto de la Prostatectomía en Síntomas Depresivos en pacientes con Hipertrofia Prostática Benigna
Authors: Bolaños Ángel , González Adriana 
Published: October 2021

Introducción: La hiperplasia prostática benigna (HPB) es una enfermedad caracterizada por síntomas del tracto urinario inferior (1). Estos síntomas suelen causar un impacto negativo en la calidad de vida del paciente llevándolo a padecer trastornos depresivos (7). Se han encontrado síntomas depresivos hasta en el 22.5% de los pacientes con HPB sin embargo, hay poca evidencia de que estos síntomas disminuyan luego de tratar la HPB (5). Una herramienta útil para medir los síntomas depresivos es la Escala de Medición de Depresión de Hamilton (3). Objetivos: Este estudio pretende evaluar la presencia de síntomas depresivos en pacientes con HPB y comprobar si estos síntomas disminuyen posteriormente al tratamiento quirúrgico para HPB. Métodos. Se utilizó un muestra de 30 pacientes, edad (promedio 67 ± 8 años), sometidos a tratamiento quirúrgico para HPB y quienes presentaran por lo menos un síntoma depresivo según la escala de medición de depresión de Hamilton. Resultados. Todos tuvieron resección transuretral de próstata (RTUP). Previo a la cirugía se encontraron síntomas depresivos en el 76%. Un mes posterior a la cirugía se encontraron síntomas depresivos en 28, sin embargo, se encontró depresión leve en el 23.3% (vs pre op 30%), depresión moderada en el 16.6% (vs pre op 30%) y depresión severa en el 13.3% (vs pre-op 16.6%). La Escala de Medición de Depresión de Hamilton tuvo una puntuación media preoperatoria de 13.93 puntos. Un mes posterior a la cirugía la puntuación media fue de 9.36 puntos. La diferencia fue de 4.56 puntos, lo cual es estadísticamente significativo (P=0.05). Hubo complicaciones quirúrgicas en 3 pacientes quienes tuvieron un aumento en el puntaje postoperatorio y hubo aumento del nivel de depresión. En el estudio 15 refirieron disfunción eréctil previo a la cirugía y únicamente 8 persistieron con disfunción luego de la cirugía. Conclusiones. Los pacientes con HBP constituyen una población en riesgo de padecer síntomas depresivos. Los síntomas depresivos están relacionados con padecer STUI y disfunción eréctil; ambas condiciones afectan la calidad de vida. El tratamiento quirúrgico para tratar la HPB es efectivo en disminuir los síntomas depresivos mejorando la calidad de vida causando mínimos efectos negativos.
Biovera-Epi: A new database on species diversity, community composition and leaf functional traits of vascular epiphytes along gradients of elevation and forest-use intensity in Mexico
Authors: Guzmán-Jacob Valeria , Weigelt Patrick , Craven Dylan , Zotz Gerhard , Krömer Thorsten , Kreft Holger 
Published: October 2021

This data paper describes a new, comprehensive database (BIOVERA-Epi) on species distributions and leaf functional traits of vascular epiphytes, a poorly studied plant group, along gradients of elevation and forest-use intensity in the central part of Veracruz State, Mexico. The distribution data include frequencies of 271 vascular epiphyte species belonging to 92 genera and 23 families across 120 20 m × 20 m forest plots at eight study sites along an elevational gradient from sea level to 3500 m a.s.l. In addition, BIOVERA-Epi provides information on 1595 measurements of nine morphological and chemical leaf traits from 474 individuals and 102 species. For morphological leaf traits, we provide data on each sampled leaf. For chemical leaf traits, we provide data at the species level per site and land-use type. We also provide complementary information for each of the sampled plots and host trees. BIOVERA-Epi contributes to an emerging body of synthetic epiphytes studies combining functional traits and community composition.
BIOVERA-Epi includes data on species frequency and leaf traits from 120 forest plots distributed along an elevational gradient, including six different forest types and three levels of forest-use intensity. It will expand the breadth of studies on epiphyte diversity, conservation and functional plant ecology in the Neotropics and will contribute to future synthetic studies on the ecology and diversity of tropical epiphyte assemblages.
Evaluation of hydrogel use in the development of Rapanea ferruginea with water restriction by vibrational Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR-UATR)
Authors: Pereira Douglas Cubas , Pupin Breno , Sakane Kumiko Koibuchi 
Published: October 2021

This study evaluated the use of hydrogel on the development of Rapanea ferruginea under water restriction through Vibrational Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR-UATR). Seedlings of approximately 30 cm height were transferred in pots with 3 L of soil. The group of seedlings was separated into 5 different triplicate treatments according to the amount of hydrogel, as follows: H1 (25%), H2 (20%), H3 (15%), H4 (10%) and S (control without hydrogel). The applied hydrogel was mixed homogeneously with the soil. All treatments were irrigated with 40 mL of water. FTIR spectra were obtained from fresh leaves collected during 13 months of monitoring. The correlation of the hydroxyl (water) band with the main biomolecules between treatments with the control was evaluated using the Mann-Whitney test (p<0.05). The biomolecule bands were subjected to principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA). The results indicate a significant correlation of the water band with the lipid, hemicellulose, cell wall and starch components in the species. The use of hydrogel resulted in a significant difference in the water absorption band in relation to the control group through the Mann-Whitney test and in biomolecules as the HCA and PCA analysis suggested. The best development was observed in groups H4 (10%), H2 (20%) and H3 (15%). The use of hydrogel positively influences the biomolecular development of the Rapanea ferruginea and monitoring is viable by FTIR.
Keywords: FTIR infrared spectroscopy, plant water management, superabsorbent polymer.
Covid-19 pandemic: chronicle of responses and experiences of the infection prevention and control committee at a tertiary hospital in southwest Nigeria
Authors: Ayodeji Akinbodewa Akinwumi , Simidele Odimayo Michael , Akinbode Ogundele Olorunfemi , Oluwapelumi Ogunleye Tosin , Olayinka Johnson Olanrewaju , Abiola Lamidi Oluwakemi , Akinmurele Mathew , Motunrayo Oyebade Oluwabunmi 
Published: October 2021

Since the advent of 2019-Corona virus Disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria in February 2020, the number of confirmed cases has risen astronomically to over 61,307 cases within 8 months with more than 812 healthcare workers infected and some recorded deaths within their ranks. Infection prevention and control is a key component in ensuring safety of healthcare workers in the hospital as health- care-associated infection is one of the most common complications of healthcare management. Unbridled transmission of infection can lead to shortage of healthcare personnel, reduced system efficiency, increased morbidity and mortality among patients and in some instances, total collapse of healthcare delivery services. The Infection Prevention and Control Committee is a recognised group by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention with their core programmes including drawing up activities, procedures and policies designed to achieve above-stated objectives before, during and after any disease outbreak, especially emerging and re-emerging ones such as the 2019 Coronavirus Disease. In this report, we highlight the roles played by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within and outside the hospital community and the lessons learned to date.
Keywords: COVID-19; infection prevention; infection control; Nigeria.
Insecticide resistance of Dengue vectors in South East Asia: a systematic review
Authors: Rohaizat Hassan Mohd , Atika Azit Noor , Mohd Fadzil Suhaiza , Abd Ghani Siti Rasidah , Ahmad Norfazilah , Mohammed Nawi Azmawati 
Published: October 2021

Background: The insecticides used widely has led to resistance in the vector and impose a challenge to vector control op- eration.
Objectives: This review aims to analyse the distribution of insecticide resistance of dengue vectors in South East Asia and to describe the mechanism of insecticide resistance.
Methods: Literature search for articles published on 2015 to 2019 from PubMed, Scopus and ProQuest was performed. Total of 37 studies included in the final review from the initial 420 studies.
Results: Pyrethroid resistance was concentrated on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Northern Thailand and scat- tered at Java Island, Indonesia while organophosphate resistance was seen across the Java Island (Indonesia), West Sumatera and North Peninsular Malaysia. Organochlorine resistance was seen in Sabah, Malaysia and scattered distribution in Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. V1016G, S989P, F1269C gene mutation in Aedes Aegypti were associated with Pyrethroid resistance in Singapore and Indonesia. In Malaysia, over-expressed with monooxygenase P450 genes (CYP9J27, CYP6CB1, CYP9J26 and CYP9M4) Glutathione S-transferases, carboxylesterases commonly associated with pyrethroids resistance in Aedes Aegypti and CYP612 overexpressed in Aedes Albopictus. The genetic mutation in A302S in Aedes Albopictus was associated with organochlorine resistance in Malaysia.
Conclusions: Rotation of insecticide, integration with synergist and routine assessment of resistance profile are recom- mended strategies in insecticide resistance management.
Keywords: Insecticide resistance; vector management; Aedes; pyrethroid; mortality.
Assessment of hepatitis B surface antigen negative blood units for HBV DNA among replacement blood donors in a hospital based blood bank in Nigeria
Authors: Atinuke Fasola Foluke , Fowotade Adeola , Faneye Adedayo 
Published: October 2021

Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is one of the greatest threats to blood safety all over the world. The laboratory algorithm based on only the detection of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) leaves a gap for infected HBsAg negative donors to donate blood during the “window period” (WP) and late stages of infection.
Objective: To estimate the frequency of the presence of HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in HBsAg negative blood units screened using two different assays for HBsAg in a high endemic region.
Methods: Frozen serum aliquot of 100 replacement blood donors who donated blood units that were HBsAg negative were retrieved and tested for HBV DNA. Sample positive for HBV DNA was sequenced by Sanger’s method, genotyped and the viral load was determined.
Results: One sample (1%) was positive for HBV DNA. The HBV viral load of the sample was 768,000 IU/ml. The partial S-gene of the Hepatitis B virus isolated was genotype E using the NCBI viral genotyping tool.
Conclusions: There is still a risk of HBV infected blood unit escaping detection when donor testing is limited to HBsAg screening. The use of NAT which can substantially reduce HBV infected blood donors from the donor pool should be considered.
Keywords: Hepatitis B surface Antigen; Hepatitis B Virus; DNA; blood donors; blood safety.
Increased ambulatory arterial stiffness index and blood pressure load in normotensive obese patients
Authors: Kaplan Efe Fatma , Tek Mujgan , Etu Hastanesi̇ Tobb 
Published: October 2021

Objectives: It has been shown that blood pressure (BP) values measured in obese subjects are higher than the individuals with normal weight, even in normotensive limits. However, data concerning the Ambulatory Arterial Stiffness Index (AASI) and blood pressure load in normotensive obese subjects is lacking. This study was aimed to compare the ambulatory arterial stiffness index and blood pressure load in normotensive obese and healthy controls.
Methods: One hundred normotensive obese and one hundred normal weight subjects were included in this study. All sub- jects underwent 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Ambulatory arterial stiffness index was calculated from 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring records. Ambulatory arterial stiffness index was defined as one minus the regression slope of unedited 24-h diastolic on systolic blood pressures. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) load values were calculated from 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring analysis.
Results: Ambulatory arterial stiffness index of the obese subjects was significantly higher than the healthy controls (0.48±0.2 vs. 0.33±0.11, p<0.001). 24-hours systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure loads were significantly higher in obese subjects. Logistic regression analysis revealed that body mass index (BMI) was an independent predictor for an abnor- mal ambulatory arterial stiffness ındex (≥0.50) (OR: 1.137, 95% CI: 0.915-1.001, p=0.004).
Conclusion: Blood pressure load and ambulatory arterial stiffness index are increased in normotensive obese patients. Moreover, body mass index is an independent predictor for an abnormal ambulatory arterial stiffness index. Our results indicate that obese subjects are at higher risk for future cardiovascular events despite normal office BP levels.
Keywords: Ambulatory arterial stiffness index; blood pressure load; obesity; blood pressure.
Aerobic versus resistance exercises on systemic inflammation and sleep parameters in obese subjects with chronic insomnia syndrome
Authors: H Al-Jiffri Osama , M Abd El-Kader Shehab 
Published: October 2021

Background: Chronic primary insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that is associated with adverse effects on health out- comes. Exercise is often considered a non-pharmacological approach that could have beneficial effects on sleep.
Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the impact of aerobic and resistance exercise training on quality of sleep and inflammatory markers among subjects with chronic primary insomnia.
Material and Methods: Sixty previously sedentary subjects with chronic primary insomnia subjects enrolled in this study, their age ranged from 31-52 years. All participants were randomly assigned to aerobic exercise intervention group (group A, n=35) or resistance exercise intervention group (group B, n=35). Polysomnographic recordings for sleep quality assessment, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α were measured before and at the end of the study after six months.
Results: There was a significant increase in the total sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep onset latency and IL-10 in group(A) and group (B) in addition to significant reduction in awake time after sleep onset, REM latency, IL-6 and TNF-α after 6 months of aerbic and resistance exercise training. However, there were significant differences between both groups at the end of the study.
Conclusion: Aerobic exercise training is more appropriately than resistance exercise training in modulation of inflammatory and sleep quality among subjects with chronic primary insomnia.
Keywords: Aerobic exercise; chronic primary insomnia; inflammatory cytokines; resistance exercise; sleep quality.
Prognostic significance of the preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio patients with giant cell tumor of bone
Authors: Yapar Aliekber , Burak Atalay Ismail , Ali Tokgoz Mehmet , Ulucakoy Coskun , Safak Gungor Bedii 
Published: October 2021

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic significance of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in giant cell tumor of bone (GCT).
Methods: The patients with GCT were identified in the hospital records and pre-treatment complete blood count results were acquired retrospectively. Whether preoperative NLR lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values had prognostic significance in predicting recurrence was evaluated by Receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis. Furthermore, the prognostic value of NLR was evaluated by Multivariable Cox Regression analysis.
Results: There were 96 patients with GCT. It was found that only NLR values had prognostic significance for predicting recurrence (AUC:0.647; 95% CI:0.533-0.762; P=0.021). The statistically significant cut-off value of NLR for predicting re- currence was ≥2.25.NLR was ≥2.25 in 51% (n = 49) of patients. Multivariable analysis showed that NLR ≥2.25 (HR=2.9, 95% CI:1.3-6.6; p=0.009) and lung metastasis (HR=7.9, 95% CI:2.2-28.2; p=0.001) were independent factors of recurrence. In patients with lung metastasis and patients with NLR ≥2.25, recurrence was observed in a sooner period (Log rank test; p=0.001; p=0.009, respectively).
Conclusion: Our findings showed that NLR is a new and promising inflammation-based prognostic factor in GCT patients.
Keywords: Giant cell tumor of bone; neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio; prognostic significance.
Ingestion of supplements and fortified food with iodine on the breast milk iodine concentration in deficiency areas: a systematic review
Authors: Abudo Leite Machamba Almeida , Eloiza Priore Silvia , De Souza Macedo Mariana , Do Carmo Castro Franceschini Sylvia 
Published: October 2021

Introduction: The level of iodine in breast milk may be inadequate and compromise the health of this, both due to excess and lack, some population groups remain deficient because of the low consumption of iodate salt, because there is an in- crease in consumption of other sources of iodine, such as supplements and fortified foods.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of the consumption of fortified foods and nutritional supplements with iodine on mater- nal milk levels.
Methodology: Systematic review based on the Prism method, using the descriptors provided by DeCS. The reading, selec- tion and analysis of the methodological quality of the articles was done by two researchers independently.
Results: From 346 abstracts, 6 were eligible. The median iodination range between the studies ranged from 75 to 600 μg in supplements and 150 and 225 μg in fortified foods with effect on increased iodine concentration of breastmilk (BMIC), achieving the adequacy of the median BMIC in 4 of the 6 studies.
Conclusion: Iodine ingestion through supplements or fortified foods results in improved iodine levels in breast milk.
Keywords: Iodine; supplements; fortified foods; breastmilk; iodine concentration.
Suicidal tendencies and its association with psychoactive use predictors among university students in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Wesonga Sheila , Osingada Charles , Nabisere Allen , Nkemijika Stanley , Olwit Connie 
Published: October 2021

Background: Globally, suicide is one of the leading causes of death, and approximately 80% of all suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries. Younger people in Africa are at a higher risk of suicide than others.
Objective: To describe the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal tendencies among undergraduate university stu- dents using alcohol and other psychoactive substances.
Methods: Convenient sampling was used to identify 400 students who participated in the study. Socio-demographic and Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview tools were used to obtain information. Data were analyzed using SAS 9.4 and presented in descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Among the respondents, 80% were male, and 85% were using marijuana. 6.3% had suicidal tendencies. Respond- ents from the northern region had more suicidal tendencies than other regions, and unemployed students had more suicidal tendencies than those employed. After multivariate analysis, being abusive and dependent on other psychoactive substances was associated with suicidality. And having dependence on both alcohol and other psychoactive substances was associated with suicidality.
Conclusion: Suicidality screening and psychosocial support should be provided to this vulnerable population. Efforts There is a need to strengthen, implement more effective preventive strategies to reduce the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances.
Keywords: Suicidal tendencies; psychoactive use; university students; Uganda.
Burnout and quality of life among nurses working in selected mental health institutions in South West Nigeria
Authors: A Alabi Morufat , G Ishola Adeyinka , C Onibokun Adenike , O Lasebikan Victor 
Published: October 2021

Background: Burnout remains a huge public health problem among nurses.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study assessed 259 nurses from two Neuropsychiatric hospitals in Nigeria. Data was collected using a sociodemographic/ job related questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the Short-Form health survey (SF-12). The associations between sociodemographic characteristic and burnout was anaysed using Chi square test, between burnout and quality of life using Spearman correlation statistics. Predictors of burnout were determined using binary regression analysis
Results: Prevalence of emotional exhaustion (EE) was 44.4%, depersonalization (DEP) 31.7% and reduced personal ac- complishment was 98.8%. Predictors of EE were: poor funding from management, OR = 0.38 (95% CI 0.15-0.95) and role conflict, OR = 2.44 (95% CI 1.03-5.78), while the predictors of DEP, were age group, 31-40 years, OR = 0.37 (95% CI 0.18-0.77), male gender, OR = 2.55 (95% CI 1.40-4.65), role conflict, OR = 6.53 (95% CI 0.88-7.81) and working at more urban city, OR = 3.07 (95% CI 1.54-6.16). The mean total Quality of life (QOL) scores were significantly higher among respondents who had no EE and DEP p < 0.001.
Conclusion: Burnout is high among mental health nurses and is associated with poor quality of life.
Keywords: Nurses; burnout; quality of life; workplace; organizational factors; more-urban.