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Impacts of Climate Change on Mental health in Bangladesh: A scoping review
Authors: Bakebillah Md. , Mapande Iddi , Khan Md Nuruzzaman 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

The mental health crisis associated with climate change is an ongoing global health concern, with Bangladesh being one of the most vulnerable countries. Approximately one in eight individuals worldwide experiences a mental health crisis, and it is estimated that 4.5% of the population in Bangladesh suffers from anxiety. This review intends to provide relevant information on how climate change impacts mental health in Bangladesh. The study utilised 12 published original articles selected from a pool of 366 relevant articles identified through searches in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases. The eligibility criteria focused on studies reporting mental health outcomes based on data from Bangladesh and published between 2014 and 2024. The finding highlights that climate change induced disasters like floods, cyclones, river erosion, and drought has significant impacts directly on several mental diseases such as depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disorder and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) while family violence, conflicts, displaced, loss of family or relatives and assets contributing mental health indirectly. Moreover, women, elder and adolescents are the worst victims of mental health crises due climatic factors. Evidence-based interventions, the development of adaptive strategies, and livelihood supports are crucial to reduce the impact of climate change induced disasters on mental health in Bangladesh.
Energy Based Equality of Distributions Testing for Compositional Data
Authors: Sevinç Volkan , Tsagris Michail 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Not many tests exist for testing the equality for two or more multivariate distributions with compositional data, perhaps due to their constrained sample space. At the moment, there is only one test suggested that relies upon random projections. We propose a novel test termed 𝑎–Energy Based Test (𝑎–EBT) to compare the multivariate distributions of two (or more) compositional data sets. Similar to the aforementioned test, the new test makes no parametric assumptions about the data and, based on simulation studies it exhibits higher power levels.
Barriers and Facilitators to End of Life Care in Huntington’s Disease – A review of the literature
Authors: Hosken Ruth 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background: The advanced stage of Huntington’s Disease has been a secondary focus to support and treatment interventions, resulting in limited knowledge about best practice end of life care for both individuals and their families. This article analyses the current state of knowledge about late stage Huntington’s Disease and end of life planning for people with the disease.
Methods: A literature search was conducted in the electronic databases using the following search terms: ‘Huntington’s Disease’ AND ‘end of life OR palliative care OR late stage OR advanced’. Forty two articles were identified for review.
Discussion: People with Huntington’s Disease think about their end of life wishes, but often do not discuss these with their doctors. Incorporation of an early palliative approach into a multidisciplinary neurology service is widely regarded as best practice and should include the early introduction of end of life planning, however many clinicians are not comfortable with discussing end of life care. This paper synthesises the available information and makes recommendations regarding advance care plans for people with HD.
Conclusion: Initiation of a palliative approach early in Huntington’s Disease has the potential to improve management of symptoms, increase the likelihood of advance care plans being developed and improve the overall quality of life throughout the duration of the illness; therefore, all clinicians working with people with Huntington’s Disease should have an understanding of palliative approaches.
Lewy body Dementia: What are the challenges of early and accurate diagnosis?
Authors: Rañola Madelaine B. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Collectively, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) including Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) account for the second leading type of dementia following Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (Lee et al., 2019). Despite revised consensus criteria, detection rates in routine clinical practice remain poor (Vann Jones & O’Brien, 2013) with cases commonly misdiagnosed as AD (McKeith et al., 2017).
Diagnosis can be challenging due to the presentation of an extensive range of autonomic, motor, sleep, cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms which can vary within a person and between individuals (Taylor et al., 2020). Given the disparity in management and prognosis of LBD compared to other dementias (Fujishiro et al., 2013), the timing and accuracy of diagnosis is of great consequence.
Book Review: Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Medicine
Authors: Nichols Linda 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Most of us know Roald Dahl’s Childrens works but few of us are familiar with his fascination with medicine and in particular neuroscience. During Dahl’s adult life his family suffered some terrible medical tragedies, and it was the medical interactions during these times that influenced some of his most famous writing from explosive potions in George’s Marvellous Medicine to Gobblefunk, the language created by Dahl for the BFG.
Roles and responsibilities of neuroscience nurses in preventing Ventriculostomy related infections in adults: an integrative literature review.
Authors: Abraham Elizabeth Viji 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background
The literature suggests that when nurses are aware of their roles and responsibilities, it may contribute to the improved quality of healthcare services. However, the identified roles and responsibilities of nurses in preventing ventriculostomy-related infections (VRI) are limited in the literature, despite their active participation in the management of external ventricular drainage (EVD).

Method
The CINAHL Complete, Health Source: Nursing and Academic edition, and MEDLINE Complete were accessed simultaneously through the EBSCO database. The database was searched using the key search terms for peer-reviewed, full-text journal articles in English from 2016 onwards. More literature including some seminal articles were retrieved from the Scopus database after searching through the reference lists of relevant articles. The selected articles were appraised for quality and then thematically analysed.

Results
The thematic analysis of the 34 selected articles elucidated seven themes that inform certain nursing roles and responsibilities that could contribute to VRI prevention.
2023 Annual Demographic Survey of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Nurse Specialists
Authors: Tsui David , Williams Susan 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative condition, ranking as the most common among movement disorders. People living with Parkinson’s disease benefit from the specialised skills and expertise of a dedicated Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders nurse specialist (PDMDNS) (Bramble, Carroll, & Rossiter, 2018). Access to a PD nurse embedded into the local health setting impacts the potential to avoid hospital admissions due to worsening of symptoms, improving quality of life through improved access to specialist services and reducing carer burden (Bramble et al. 2018) The World Health Organisation advocates for the tracking healthcare workforce demographics and distribution trends to ensure equity of health care services and robust economic planning to meet future needs (WHO 2016). This marks the fourth publication in an ongoing annual series examining the longitudinal trends of the PDMDNS workforce in Australia (Williams et al., 2021, 2023).
Exploring The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: Locked In but not Out.
Authors: Nichols Linda 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The Main character is Jean-Dominique Bauby who was 43 and the editor in chief for the French magazine Elle. Bauby was successful, some say at the height of his career and described by many as an enigmatic, vivacious, charismatic, talented, handsome and a charmer who had the world at his fingertips and an impassioned approach to life. He led a privileged life, with a lot of it spent globetrotting and undertaking exciting adventures and activities (Glenn, 2009). Spending his time between work, social events, his mistress and his two young children.
Genetic Characteristics of the Env Regions in HIV-1-Infected Subjects in Baoding City, Hebei Province, China
Authors: Geng Kunjing , Wei Wenchao , Chen Sisi , Shi Haoxi , Fan Weiguang 
Published: December 2024

Objectives:
The envelope glycoprotein (Env) on the surface of the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV-1) is a crucial protein that mediates binding to host cell receptors and subsequent
membrane fusion. Env, as the sole target for neutralizing antibodies, holds unique importance
in vaccine design. Therefore, analyzing the genetic characteristics of the Env region
offers reference data for vaccine and drug design.

Methods:
From December 2021 to December 2022, 145 newly diagnosed, HIV-1-infected individuals
in Baoding City were recruited into this study. The HIV-1 env gene sequence was successfully
obtained from 142 of the 145 blood specimens, and the sequences were submitted to the
Quality Control Tool (http//:HIV-DB Sequence Quality Control Tool (lanl.gov)) to analyze the
viral subtype. The coreceptor tropism was predicted using the Geno2pheno web tool with falsepositive
rate (FPR) values of 5%–15%, and the net charges of the third variable (V3) loop were
calculated by Variable Region Characteristics (lanl.gov).

Results:
The results showed that half of the patients were infected with the CCR5-tropic virus
(50.0%, 71/142). In HIV-1 subtype CRF01_AE infection, the use of CXCR4 is expected to predominate,
while in HIV-1 subtype CRF07_BC infection, CCR5 coreceptors are expected to be
used predominantly. Sequence analysis of the V3 loop region revealed that subtypes CRF01_AE
and CRF07_BC have similar median net charges (~3.0). Furthermore, GPGQ was found to be the
major terminal tetrapeptide of the CRF07_ BC and CRF01_AE strains in this study.

Conclusion:
These findings enhance our understanding of the characteristics of the HIV-1 epidemic
and provide important implications for HIV-1 vaccine design and clinical treatment.
Environmental Factors, Occupational Hazards, and Seasonal Changes: Unveiling the Triggers of Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Hamad Adel Khalifa Sultan 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the
world, with a lifetime risk of 26% for men and 23% for women. AF is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia
that is more common with increasing age. Globally, around 33.5 million people are
estimated to have AF, which is anticipated to rise as the population ages. Although effective
therapeutic methods exist, they are costly for the healthcare system.

Methods:
The search was conducted across multiple databases, including Medline, PubMed, and
Google Scholar, as well as through manual searches of recognized publications and their bibliographies.
Identifying modifiable risk factors for AF and implementing appropriate preventative
measures may significantly improve public health and reduce healthcare costs. The development
of AF has been reported to be associated with various causes, including electrical and structural
changes in the atrial tissue.

Results:
This article has reviewed how environmental factors, occupational hazards, and seasonal
variability can affect AF. The incidence and prevalence of AF have been increasing, leading to
a high lifetime risk for individuals. The available evidence indicates that seasonal variation, environmental
factors, such as noise and air pollution, type of job, and altitude are all associated
with an increased risk of developing AF. Although the exact mechanisms underlying these associations
remain unclear, it is likely that a combination of factors, including changes in autonomic
tone, inflammation, and oxidative stress, play a role.

Conclusion:
This review has highlighted the significance of assuming the role of environmental
and occupational factors in the development of AF.
Application of artificial intelligence in the Prediction of Complications in patients with Malaria
Authors: Tuta-Quintero Eduardo , Botero-Rosas Daniel , Bastidas-Goyes Alirio , Leon-Ariza Juan , Guerrero Angela , Agudelo Mauricio , Valenzuela Natalia 
Published: December 2024

Introduction: This study aims to develop a neural network (NN) that can serve as a useful tool for early diagnosis of complicated malaria. Materials and methods: In this study, a feedforward NN was developed, incorporating 10 clinical variables in the input nodes, hidden layer, and output node. The data were included in the input layer. Various validation techniques such as V cross, Random V cross, Modified Holdout, and Proportional Percentage Sample were applied to train and validate the network using data from 412 patients. Results: The variables included in the analysis were mean arterial pressure, hemoglobin, leukocyte count, platelet count, total bilirubin, presence of dyspnea, vomiting, previous history of malaria, prior use of malaria medication, and persistent fever. The V cross technique, Random V cross Validation, Modified Holdout Validation, and Proportional Percentage Sample Validation were utilized to evaluate the performance of a NN in diagnosing malaria. Sensitivity values varied from 13% to 47%, with positive predictive value values ranging from 37% to 88%. Specificity remained consistently high, ranging from 79% to 90%. Discussion: Sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive values varied across techniques: V cross and random V cross validation showed narrower sensitivity ranges with strong specificities, while modified holdout validation exhibited wider sensitivity variability.
PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI IBIS PAINT X PADA PEMBELAJARAN KELAS FASE F SENI LUKIS DIGITAL DI SMK NEGERI 1 SUKASADA
Authors: Sudiarsana I Gusti Ngurah Alit , Rediasa I Nyoman , Sudarmawan Agus 
Published: December 2024

Seni digital adalah metode menciptakan sebuah seni digital atau teknik untuk membuat seni digital dalam computer dan smartphone. Sebagai metode menciptakan sebuah seni,menyesuaikan media lukisan tradisional seperti cat akrilik, minyak, tinta, dll dan pigmen berlaku untuk operator tradisional, seperti kain tenun kanvas, kertas, polyester dll dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak computer atau smartphone. Dari banyaknya aplikasi yang tersedia guru seni lukis di SMKN 1 Sukasada memilih aplikasi Ibis Paint untuk dijadikan sebagai aplikasi yang digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran seni lukis digital yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh data tentang (1) Aplikasi digital yang digunakan pembelajaran seni rupa digital (2) Langkah-langkah dan tahapan pelaksanaan pembelajaran seni lukis digital. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah (1) Aplikasi yang digunakan pembelajaran seni rupa digital pada siswa fase f kelas seni lukis di SMK Negeri 1 sukasada yaitu ibis paint x. (2) langkah-langkah dan tahapan pelaksanaan pembelajaran seni rupa digital yaitu memahami tools dan kompoten yang terdiri dari aplikasi ibis paint x . tahapan ibis paint x yaitu pemilihan ukuran kanvas, kus, warna,membuat sketsa, membuat line art, dll. Tools ibis paint x yaitu transform, magic tool, lasso tool, filter, smudge, dll.

Kata-kata Kunci : Aplikasi (Ibis Paint x), Smartphone, Tools.
KERAJINAN GAMELAN “GANGSA” BALI DI GONG ARATHAYASA, BANYUPOH, BULELENG - BALI
Authors: Viana Ariyanti Okta , Budiarta I Gusti Made , Sudita I Ketut 
Published: December 2024

Kerajinan gamelan “gangsa” Bali di Gong Arthayasa, Banyupoh, Buleleng - Bali diteliti dengan menggunakan metode Penelitian Deskriptif Kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan 1) Bahan dan alat yang digunakan dalam pembuatan kerajinan gangsa Bali di Gong Arthayasa, 2) Proses pembuatan kerajinan gamelan gangsa Bali di Gong Arthayasa, dan 3) Motif hias yang terdapat pada kerajinan gamelan gangsa Bali di Gong Arthayasa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan meliputi, observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan 1) Bahan dan alat yang digunakan dalam pembuatan kerajinan gangsa Bali di Gong Arthayasa yaitu berupa, bahan baku berupa: perunggu, serta alat: palu, wadah melebur (muse), supit tang besi, culik atau penyulikan, landesan, gerinda, amplas, kikir, pangur, blander, tempat pencetakan, bor duduk, dan timbangan, 2) Proses pembuatan kerajinan gamelan gangsa Bali di Gong Arthayasa melalui tiga tahap, a) tahap awal, proses pemilihan bahan baku, b) tahap inti, proses melebur atau membesot, proses mencetak atau menyinggi, proses menempa, dan proses membabar, c) tahap akhir, proses melubangi bilah, proses pemasangan bilah pada pelawah, dan hasil produk yang telah jadi, dan 3) Motif hias yang terdapat pada kerajinan gamelan gangsa Bali di Gong Arthayasa berupa: motif hias karang boma, patra samblung, kakul-kakulan, panil dan karang goak.
Kata-kata Kunci: kerajinan, bahan dan alat, proses, motif hias
The relationship between serum thyroid hormone levels and symptoms severity in young children with autism
Authors: Kopcikova Maria , Raskova Barbara , Belica Ivan , Bakos Jan , Celusakova Hana , Chladna Zuzana , Zibolenova Jana , Ostatnikova Daniela 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objective. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests and activities. The aim of this study was to determine the postnatal levels of thyroid hor­mones and investigate their association with the severity of ASD symptoms.

Methods. The study included 56 children (46 boys and 10 girls) with ASD aged 24–42 months. For ASD diagnostics the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - second version (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) – interview with the child’s parents or guard­ians were used. Venous blood was drawn right after the diagnostic procedures to analyze serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (s-TSH), free triiodothyronine (s-fT3), and free thyroxine (s-fT4) levels. Linear regression analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the concentra­tions of thyroid hormones and ASD symptoms severity.

Results. Serum concentrations of measured hormones were within normal reference ranges in almost all children. Decline of s-TSH was significantly associated with an increase in the severity of impaired social interaction and impaired communication as rated by parents (ADI-R) and with a higher prevalence of stereotyped behavior as observed in the diagnostic examination (ADOS-2). A decrease in s-fT3 was associated with higher frequency of stereotyped behavior as assessed by parents (ADI-R). Neither sex nor age were significant predictors.

Conclusion. Although thyroid hormone levels were normal, we demonstrated an association of thyroid hormones with ASD symptoms.
Efficient Low-Temperature Nutrient Removal from Agricultural Digestate using Microalgae
Authors: Ievina Baiba , Romagnoli Francesco 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In the face of energy crises and climate change, microalgae present a promising solution for sustainable energy production and carbon dioxide sequestration. Recently, digestate has been considered a cost-effective nutrient source for microalgae cultivation. Utilizing digestate not only enhances the sustainability and economic feasibility of microalgal biofuels but also offers a method for wastewater treatment. Nevertheless, the application of digestate is limited by its high optical density and a substantial amount of total solids. In the current study, several pretreatment methods were tested to increase the feasibility of digestate application for microalgae cultivation. Our findings show that various centrifugation methods and filtration decrease total solids’ content but are ineffective in reducing optical density. Although the use of microalgae in treating various wastewaters has shown promising outcomes, the effectiveness of nutrient removal at low temperatures remains largely unexplored. To fill this gap, green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana was cultivated in pretreated diluted liquid digestate in dynamic springtime weather at high-latitude conditions. An innovative pilot-scale open race-way pond system was integrated into a biogas plant using its side streams, namely liquid digestate and flue gases as nutrient and CO2 sources for microalgae cultivation. Coupling biogas production with microalgae cultivation can provide various benefits, including nutrient recycling from liquid digestate and CO2 sequestration from flue gas. During the cultivation, high solar irradiance and low temperatures were recorded resulting in suboptimal conditions for C. sorokiniana growth. Despite the low productivity of C. sorokiniana, its nutrient removal efficiency was notably high. C. sorokiniana effectively removed 83 % of nitrogen and 85 % of phosphorus, demonstrating the promising potential of microalgae for wastewater treatment in high-latitude regions.
Impact of Administrative Management on The Competitiveness of An Accounting Consulting Company: A Case Study in Southeast Mexico
Authors: Palacios Eric Soancatl , Tzec Leidy Uc , Tzec Leicy Uc 
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective of this Research is to determine the impact of Administrative Management on Business Competitiveness, focused on an Accounting Consulting company located in the Southeast of Mexico.

Theoretical Framework: An exhaustive review of the literature was carried out to analyze the various concepts, theories and key models focused on administrative management, evaluating how their application can enhance the competitive performance of a company.

Method: This study is of a non-experimental descriptive type, with a quantitative approach. 20 workers from the Accounting Consulting Firm participated. The instrument used was a questionnaire using the Likert scale.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained show a notable lack of knowledge in the Work team regarding the situation of the company in terms of Administrative Management. This knowledge gap highlights the urgent need to implement specific actions to strengthen administrative management.

Research Implications: One of the relevant factors that influence the impact of administrative management is the resistance to change in management processes in accounting consulting companies. However, the exhaustive analysis of the benefits derived from the implementation of improvements in these processes provides the company with a solid basis to optimize its administrative operations, identifying key areas of improvement that, in turn, contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the organization. in a dynamic and constantly evolving market.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the implementation of administrative management and its influence on the competitiveness of an Accounting Consulting company, whose processes are carried out in a traditional way and face the resistance of human resources towards the adoption of new processes.