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ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE OF NURSES IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF TERTIARY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN BENUE STATE
Authors: Tersoo TSETIM James , OWOICHO Michael 
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the effect of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) on the performance of nurses in the public health sector in Benue State, Nigeria, with a particular focus on nurses in the tertiary healthcare facilities in Benue State. The specific objectives of this study were to examine, evaluate, ascertain, determine, and establish the effect of altruism, civic virtue, conscientiousness, courtesy, and sportsmanship on the task and contextual performance of nurses in tertiary healthcare facilities in Benue State, Nigeria.
Methodology: This study adopts and uses a descriptive research design using a survey method. The study population comprised 587 nurses from Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi (BSUTH) and Federal Medical Centre Makurdi (FMC). The study used Taro Yamene’s formula to determine a sample size of 238 nurses. 238 questionnaires were issued out to nurses, of which 221 were usable and returned for analysis. Data were statistically analyzed after being collected from the field using Multiple Regression Analysis as the main statistical tool with the aid of SPSS to explain the relationship between variables under study.
Findings: The findings from this study indicated that there was actually an established effect of all the dimensions of organizational citizenship behavior on the task and contextual performance of nurses working in tertiary healthcare facilities in Benue State, Nigeria.
Originality/Value: The study revealed that all the OCB constructs examined significantly positively affect the task and contextual performance of nurses working in tertiary healthcare facilities in Benue State, Nigeria. Part of the recommendations made is that the management of tertiary healthcare facilities in Benue State should do everything possible to create a working environment that will motivate nurses to engage in citizenship behaviors since it has been scholarly proven that citizenship behaviors positively affect task and contextual performance of nurses working in tertiary healthcare facilities.
Constant human health mycobiotic irritants in the urban environment of the Old Town of Vilnius
Authors: Lugauskas Albinas , Pakštas Vidas , Ručinskienė Alma , Binkauskienė Elena 
Published: November 2024

One of the main goals of this work is to determine mycobiotic irritants and mycobiota, dominant on old construction materials, which were formerly widely used under reconstruction and renovation environment of the Old Town of Vilnius during 2012–2014. It was determined that the composition of mycobiota at different construction objects significantly differs. Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp. and Fusarium spp. have been reported as the main genera present in building wastes. Scanning electron microscopy was used to characterize the morphology of the fungi. The chemical characterization of samples was performed by the Fourier Transform InfraRed, X-ray fluorescense spectroscopy methods and the X-ray diffraction analysis. Reconstruction and renovation of old urban construction materials produce plenty of chemical and biological pollution, which can have a real hazard for human health and environment.
Percalços na época de COVID 19: uma análise dos colapsos dos hospitais e problemas de saúde pública no Brasil
Authors: Montenegro Felipe , Souza Cícero Hélio Souza , Figueiredo Souza João Guilherme Figueiredo Souza , Souza8 Larissa Nayara de , Araújo Lígia Fernandes de , Macedo Bruno Soares de , Costa Neto Joel Florêncio da Costa Neto , Silva Giselle Pereira Silva , Melo Esrom Silva de , Ferreira Moura Shirley Gabriella , Oliveira Silva Nogueira Gisele de 
Published: November 2024

A pandemia da COVI-19 revelou profundas fragilidades no sistema de saúde publico do Brasil, culminando em colapsos hospitalares em diversas regiões do país, resultando em superlotações dos hospitais e escassez de recursos. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os colapsos dos hospitais e problemas de saúde pública no Brasil. A pesquisa tem como método a revisão integrativa da literatura, que contou com buscas nos bancos de dados da Scielo e BVS, que com as buscas criteriosas resultou em um total de 16 estudos. Os resultados destas analises mostram que as regiões do Norte e Nordeste foram as mais afetadas, com a sobrecarga de leitos de UTI, falta de infraestruturas, insumos e despreparos de profissionais, com o Norte enfrentando maiores picos de internações resultados em colapsos no sistema único de saúde brasileiro. A pandemia de COVID-19 expõe de forma contundente as vulnerabilidades do sistema de saúde público no Brasil, evidenciando desigualdades regionais e a fragilidade da infraestrutura hospitalar, especialmente nas regiões Norte e Nordeste. O colapso dos hospitais, agravado pela superlotação e falta de recursos, revelou a necessidade urgente de fortalecer o Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e melhorar a coordenação entre os níveis governamentais. A crise também trouxe à tona a importância de investimentos contínuos em saúde pública, infraestrutura hospitalar e capacitação de profissionais, promovendo a criação de um sistema mais robusto e preparado para futuras emergências sanitárias.
Enhancing Online Learning: Role Of Attention Detection Systems in Fostering Student Concentration
Authors: Thao Nguyen Thi Thu , Hai Trinh Hong , Tu Nguyen Thi Thanh , Minh Vu Dinh 
Published: November 2024

Online education is an inevitable trend. With just a smartphone, a tablet, or a personal computer, anyone, from teenagers to middle-aged individuals, from schoolchildren to workers, can access any free or paid courses in every aspect of society from economics, politics, literature, history, etc. foreign languages; Learners are free to choose lecturers, duration, time, space, and learning concepts as long as it suits their needs. However, online education still harbors many limitations, especially the issue of student distraction during online learning. This article elucidates the impact of online learning on student focus and analyzes the necessity of an attention detection system when studying online. Through surveys, the results indicated that up to 82.57% of students frequently lose focus when engaging in online learning, and 100% of opinions from education experts concur on the limitations of online learning. Based on these analyses, we provide insights into the necessity of developing and the crucial characteristics of an attention detection system to support learners in online education.
PERANAN LAZISNU DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA PRESPEKTIF FIQH SOSIAL
Authors: Anwar Kholis Ahmad Zuhairuz Zaman, 
Published: November 2024

Lazisnu Mundurejo merupakan lembaga yang mengelola zakat, infaq, dan shodaqoh dibawah naungan nahdlatul ulama di desa Mundurejo. Peran Lazisnu Mundurejo dalam mensejahterakan keluarga dapat ditinjau dari program kerja lazisnu yaitu program pendidikan, program kesehatan, program ekonomi, dan program tanggap bencana. Ditinjau dari fiqh sosial Lazisnu Mundurejo sangat berperan dalam kehidupan masyarakat desa Mundurejo. Fiqh sosial ialah fiqh yang berkaitan dengan problematika sosial kehidupan masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Mendekripsikan bagaimana upaya Lazisnu dalam menjalankan peranannya terhdap peningkatan kesejahteraan keluarga di desa Mundurejo dan untuk Mendeskripsikan bagaimana prespektif fiqh sosial terhadap Lazisnu dalam peningkatan kesejahteraan keluarga di desa Mundurejo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, sedangkan Jenis penelitiannya adalah penelitian lapangan ( field research ) yang dilakukan di desa mundurejo. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwasannya Lazisnu Mundurejo memiliki peran yang sangat aktif dalam kehidupan masyarakat desa mundurejo mengacu pada program kerja Lazisnu Mundurejo. Melalui KOIN NU ( sumber dana hibah ) Lazisnu Mundurejo dapat melakukan program kerjanya dengan maksimal sekaligus menggerakkan semangat berinfaq kepada masyarakat desa Mundurejo. Dengan adanya fiqh sosial justru menambah poin penting bagi Lazisnu Mundurejo karena fiqh sosial meninjau dari segi kehidupan sosial masyarakat. Dengan begitu Lazisnu Mundurejo mempunyai apresiasi penuh terhadap kesejateraan keluarga di desa Mundurejo melalui sudut pandang fiqh sosial.
“Red Flags”: Case Report of Cardiac Amyloidosis with Significant Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Gabayeron Loren D.C , Zulueta Cesar Antonio V , Cortez Carlo , Pabelico Christie Anne , Villanueva Allen Richard , Aludino Marianne , Reyes Czarina Mae 
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: Cardiac Amyloidosis is a disorder of protein misfolding and metabolism in which insoluble fibrils are deposited in the myocardial extracellular matrix causing organ dysfunction and eventually death. It can exhibit cardiac signs and symptoms, or it can be identified through screening in patients who exhibit extracardiac symptoms of amyloidosis. As there were no clear clinical signs of cardiac amyloidosis and a biopsy is required to show amyloid deposition, the condition has been historically challenging to diagnose. Thus, a high index of suspicion based on the clinical presentation and the outcomes of the preliminary testing arecrucial to determine the approach to diagnosis.

CASE SUMMARY: We outline a case of 75-year-old Filipino male who was admitted due to progressive exertional dyspnea. Cardiac Amyloidosis was considered due to evaluation findings of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction with restrictive type of cardiomyopathy. This was subsequently confirmed through extracardiac fat pad biopsy, echocardiographic strain analysis and Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate (PYP) single photon emission computed tomography scan (SPECT).

CONCLUSION: This case report discussed the red flags of clinical manifestations of cardiac amyloidosis and highlighted the use of non-invasive diagnostic modalities to diagnose the disease. Cardiac amyloidosis remains a rare entity and with emerging therapies that have the potential to improve patient outcomes, early diagnosis is really important. Having high index of suspicion based on signs and symptoms can lead to early detection and an increased number of patients being referred for treatment.
Clip It or Let It: The Efficacy of Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Versus Conservative Treatment in Reducing Mortality Among Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
Authors: Vista Giovanni A , Vestal Marivic V , Tenorio Von Jerick B 
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: Despite revascularization and optimal medial therapy (OMT) residual ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) continues in a self-aggravating vicious cycle to affect prognosis and survival adversely. Mitral valve surgery in combination with coronary artery bypass graft remains a subject of debate due to the absence of a net overall benefit. Mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) has been gaining grounds as a viable option from observational studies, but results from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have yielded mixed results. Thus, this study was conducted to determine whether the current collective data support the efficacy of M-TEER with OMT versus OMT alone in patients with clinically significant IMR.

METHODS: A literature search from PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Review Central, Clinical Trials Registry, ResearchGate, Mendeley, and Google Scholar for relevant RCTs and observational studies was conducted and reviewed independently by three reviewers. Published and unpublished studies indexed from inception until 2023 were included. The pooled estimates for the primary outcome of all-cause mortality and secondary outcomes of cardiac mortality and heart failure hospitalizations were measured using R Studio statistical software (R Foundation forStatistical Computing, Vienna, Austria).

RESULTS: Seven eligible studies (five observational and two RCTs) allocated 1610 IMR patients to M-TEER + OMT (n = 942) or OMT alone (n = 668). The effect estimate using random-effects model demonstrated M-TEER with OMT to significantly reduce 1-year (odds ratio [OR], 0.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.52–0.86; P = 0.002) and 2-year (OR, 0.50; 95% CI, 0.38–0.67; P < 0.00001) all-cause mortality. Cardiac mortality (OR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.27–1.23; P = 0.15) and heart failure hospitalization (OR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.18–1.13; P = 0.09) did not reach statistical significance between the treatment arms.

CONCLUSION: In patients with IMR, M-TEER on top of OMT was able to afford a 2-year allcause mortality advantage.

KEYWORDS: ischemic mitral regurgitation, mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, optimal medical therapy
Exploring The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage Across Age and Gender: A Cross – Sectional Study
Authors: Vijayan Dr. Vineetha , Panchu Dr. Pallavi , Bahuleyan Dr. Biju , Rajaratnam Dr Sanjay Andrew , Dayalan Dr Dheebika 
Published: November 2024

Background: In today’s fast-paced world, the prevalence of non- communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising due to work, academic and personal pressures. Obesity, a preventable disease, is often underestimated in clinical settings. The ‘obesity paradox’ where NCDs occur in individuals with normal body mass index (BMI), complicates health assessments. This study evaluates the relationship between BMI and body fat percentage (BFP) by age and gender and assesses if BMI alone is a good predictor of body adiposity. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 385 normal healthy subjects aged 18-67 years, attending an annual temple festival in Kerala during 2016. Subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, after obtaining the ethical clearance. Using an Omron Body fat analyser, we measured BFP. Statistical analysis was done using Independent T test, ANOVA and Chi square test on SPSS version 20. Results: A significant increase in BMI and BFP with age in both genders, with BFP changes starting at a younger age. Females showed higher increases in both BMI and BFP. Among participants, 34% had normal BMI. 29% had normal BFP and only 20% had both normal. We also found many ‘invisible’ obese individuals within the normal BMI group and some ‘muscle obese’ individuals in the overweight BMI group. Conclusions: To conclude, as BMI and BFP increase with age, the quality of fat free mass likely deteriorates. BFP is a better predictor of adiposity compared to BMI. For early NCD detection, both BMI and BFP should be included in routine clinical screenings.
DIMENSION OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS AND OYO STATES, NIGERIA
Authors: OJOKUKU, R. M. Ph.D  , OLOMU, J. B.  , DAVID, J. O. Ph.D  
Published: November 2024

This study analyses the collective joint effects of social capital dimensions on performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos and Oyo states, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design, and data was collected with the aid of structured questionnaire, copies of which were administered to 914 purposively selected out 3200 manufacturing SMEs in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria. Multi-Linear Regression was used to analyse the joint effects of social capital dimensions on performance of the manufacturing SMEs. Findings showed that there is a positive relationship between the dimensions of social capital and manufacturing SMEs performance (p=0.000). The results of the joint effects of the dimensions showed that relational dimension (p<0.05) and cognitive dimension (p<0.05) have statistically significant joint effects on manufacturing SMEs performance while structural dimension (p>0.05) do not have statistically significant joint effect on manufacturing SMEs performance. Manufacturing SMEs should give priority attention to relational and cognitive dimensions of social capital due to its ability to predict customer satisfaction and market size.
Productions et processus de recherche : une relation dialectique
Authors: Bacqué Marie-Hélène , Bellavoine Christine , Demoulin Jeanne , Lafaye Claudette ,   Collectif Pop-Part
Published: November 2024

Cet article interroge la dialectique entre processus et productions de la recherche, à partir du cas spécifique de la recherche participative « Pop-Part, les quartiers populaires au prisme de la jeunesse », composante du partenariat de recherche collaborative et comparative TRYSPACES. Tout au long de la recherche, notre ambition participative nous a conduits à multiplier les manières de construire et restituer ses résultats : cet objectif a nourri des productions diversifiées qui ont elles-mêmes en retour alimenté la recherche. C’est cette boucle que nous explorons ici. Partant du principe que les productions issues d’une recherche permettent de donner à voir des résultats tout en orientant le travail analytique, nous faisons l’hypothèse qu’il existe une relation dialectique entre les productions issues de la recherche et le processus même de recherche. Comment la définition et la mise en oeuvre d’une recherche viennent-elles orienter les productions qui en sont issues ? Inversement, comment les productions issues d’une recherche participent-elles à l’orientation de son processus et de ses questionnements ?
Réflexions sur une recherche participative menée dans le cadre d’expériences d’appropriation de l’espace public des tianguis (marchés) du Chopo et El Salado dans la ville de Mexico
Authors: Ávila Farfán Adriana Alejandra , Bacca Mejía Ángela Margoth 
Published: November 2024

Cet article présente une réflexion sur l’expérience de recherche des autrices dans deux études de cas menées au Tianguis culturel du Chopo et au Tianguis El Salado, dans la ville de Mexico, dans le cadre du projet international TRYSPACES. Nous y réfléchissons à l’apport qu’ont eu certains principes de l’action participative, de l’éducation populaire et des épistémologies féministes pour nous aider à surmonter les défis, les dilemmes et les conflits éthiques et méthodologiques rencontrés dans le cadre de ces expériences de recherche collaborative. Nous croyons que ce n’est qu’en adoptant une éthique située, critique, réflexive et enracinée dans le « sentir-penser » (de l’espagnol, sentipensar) que la recherche participative et collaborative peut parvenir à surmonter les dilemmes éthiques et méthodologiques. Ainsi, les décisions concrètes et la réflexivité constante contribuent à une éthique basée sur le soin mutuel et la responsabilité réciproque des personnes participant aux recherches, particulièrement lorsque des relations plus horizontales sont mises en place dans la production de connaissances universitaires.
La recherche participative et le développement de communautés de pratique
Authors: Brito Olivier , Salane Fanny ,   Collectif Pop-Part
Published: November 2024

Cet article explore la complémentarité conceptuelle entre la communauté de
pratique et la recherche participative. Une revue de littérature examine en premier
lieu la manière dont le concept de la communauté de pratique peut éclairer certains
aspects de la recherche participative. Puis, à travers une étude de cas portée sur
l’analyse de relations de recherche sur une période de 15 ans dans un terrain en
Île-de-France, nous révélons l’existence de continuums de recherche se nourrissant
de processus de négociation permanents et de relations sociales durables, et qui
contribuent ainsi à la formation de communautés de pratique et d’espaces de
participation stables.
Transperineal prostate biopsy guided by which ultrasound transducer: transrectal or transperineal: a retrospective study
Authors: Xiao Yang , Han Lina , Wang Han , Lyu Guorong , Li Shilin 
Published: November 2024

Background
Prostate biopsies are primarily conducted using either the transrectal or transperineal approach, with the ultrasound probe positioned in the rectum to obtain a clear view of the prostate. Reports on the utilization of transperineal prostate biopsies with the ultrasound probe placed on the perineal skin are limited.

Methods
A retrospective investigation was conducted on 119 patients who underwent transperineal ultrasound guided transperineal prostate biopsy (TP-TPPB). Additionally, 85 patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound guided transperineal prostate biopsy (TR-TPPB) were included as controls. The prostate cancer detection rates (PCDRs) and postoperative complication rates were compared between the two groups, and their application values were also evaluated.

Results
The overall PCDRs were 35.3% (42/119) in the TP-TPPB and 32.9% (28/85) in the TR-TPPB group (χ2 = 0.122, p = 0.727). When categorized by PSA level, there was no significant difference between the two groups in PCDRs in any category (p > 0.05). However, the single-needle PCDRs in some regions (L4, L5, R2, and apex) showed significant differences (p < 0.05). There was no difference in postoperative complication rates between the groups.

Conclusion
The PCDRs and the postoperative complication rates of TP-TPPB and TR-TPPB are similar. However, TP-TPPB requires simpler equipment and does not require intestinal preparation, which is especially useful for patients with rectal contraindications, such as those with severe hemorrhoids and rectal/anal diseases.
CAF-derived miR-642a-3p supports migration, invasion, and EMT of hepatocellular carcinoma cells by targeting SERPINE1
Authors: Zhang Shuo , Cao Gang , Shen Shuijie , Wu Yu , Tan Xiying , Jiang Xiaoyan 
Published: November 2024

Background
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells interact to promote HCC progression, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Serpin family E member 1 (SERPINE1) has conflicting roles in HCC, and microRNAs (miRNAs) are known to regulate tumor progression through intercellular communication. Therefore, we investigated the potential involvement of miRNA/SERPINE1 axis in crosstalk between CAFs and HCC cells.

Methods
In this study, candidate miRNAs targeting SERPINE1 3′ UTR were predicted using multiple miRNA databases. The miRNAs and SERPINE1 mRNA expression in Huh7 cells was assessed after co-culture with CAFs using RT-qPCR. Huh7 cell proliferation and invasion were detected after SERPINE1 siRNA. The functions of the CAF-derived miR-642a-3p/SERPINE1 axis in HCC cells were examined using CCK-8, wound healing, transwell assays, western blot, and dual-luciferase reporter assays. Moreover, a orthotopic xenograft model was used to investigate the contribution of miR-642a-3p knockdown in HCC.

Results
SERPINE1 mRNA expression decreased, while miR-642a-3p expression increased in Huh7 cells co-cultured with CAFs. SERPINE1 knockdown enhanced Huh7 cell proliferation and invasion as well as miR-642a-3p expression. miR-642a-3p overexpression promoted migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in Huh7 cells by targeting SERPINE1, while miR-642a-3p knockdown yielded the opposite effect. Rescue experiments confirmed that SERPINE1 knockdown attenuated the inhibitory effects of miR-642a-3p knockdown on migration, invasion, and EMT in Huh7 cells. Importantly, miR-642a-3p knockdown suppressed growth and EMT in orthotopic liver tumors.

Conclusion
CAF-derived miR-642a-3p/SERPINE1 axis facilitated migration, invasion, and EMT in the HCC cells, suggesting miR-642a-3p/SERPINE1 axis can be a potential therapeutic target for HCC.