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Mental health conditions among correctional officers in Nusakambangan, Indonesia
Authors: Hamzah Imaduddin 
Published: May 2024

Backgound: Several studies have found a relationship between work environment conditions and employee mental health. However, there are very few studies on the mental health of employees working in correctional institutions, with different levels of risk and security threats.
Purpose: To find differences in the mental health of correctional officers in correctional institutions who work with different levels of security medium, maximum, and super-maximum.
Method: Data were collected using a mental health scale on one hundred and sixteen correctional officers on Nusakambangan Island, Cilacap Regency, Central Java. (Super-maximum n = 37, maximum n = 50, and Medium n = 29. The Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38), created by Veit and Ware (1983), was used to measure mental health. The MHI-38 has been translated into Indonesian and tested into 24 items after being modified for validity and reliability.
Results: Correctional guards' mental health differed between medium, maximum, and super-maximum security correctional institutions, according to the test of difference (Sig.<0.05, F = 4.034). Officers at medium security scored lower on the danger perception scale than those at Max and Super-Max prisons. On the other hand, medium correctional officers demonstrated better mental health than Super-Max correctional officers. A substantial difference in mental health was found between the Med and Max prisons (0.046, CI =.09:8.54) and Super-Max (0.06, CI = 1.87:10.85) according to the difference tests conducted on the mental health of officers at medium, maximum, and super-maximum security correctional institutions.
Conclusion: This study found that there are differences in the mental health of officers in correctional institutions with different security levels. Officers working in super-maximum correctional institutions showed the lowest level of mental health compared to the other two prisons. The implication of this study recommends the importance of officer mental health maintenance programs with a policy of rotation of employees to correctional institutions in different security levels.
Correlation between serum phosphate and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with coronary heart disease accompanied by chronic kidney disease: a retrospective study using the MIMIC-IV database
Authors: He Min , Ren Siyu , Lin Yongqi , Zeng Xiaocong 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundThe adverse clinical endpoints of cardiovascular and kidney diseases are correlated with increased serum phosphate levels. However, in critically ill patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) accompanied by chronic kidney disease (CKD), the prognostic value of serum phosphate remains unclear.MethodsPatients' medical records from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database who had concomitant CKD and CHD were classified into four distinct groups in this large retrospective observational cohort study based on the quartiles of serum phosphate levels. Vital status and the duration of hospital and ICU stays within the short-term follow-up periods of 30 and 90 days constituted the primary outcomes. All-cause mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital constituted the secondary outcomes. Further, the Cox proportional hazard and restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression models were employed to ascertain how serum phosphate levels correlated with the primary outcomes. In addition, the occurrence rate of the secondary outcomes across the four quartiles was determined utilizing the Kaplan–Meier method.ResultsAmong the total 3,557 patients (67.6% male) included, the hospital and ICU all-cause mortality rates were 14.6% and 10%, separately. Higher quartiles of serum phosphate concentrations were associated with shorter short-term survival rates, as shown by the Kaplan–Meier curves. Additionally, the Cox proportional hazards analysis illustrated that serum phosphate was independently linked to a higher death risk in the hospital [HR, 1.10 (95% CI: 1.03–1.18), P = 0.007] and ICU [HR, 1.14 (95% CI: 1.07–1.22), P &lt; 0.001]. Lastly, the RCS regression models suggested a robust non-linear correlation between serum phosphate concentrations and death risk in the ICU and hospital (both P for non-linearity &lt;0.001).ConclusionsThe prognostic value of serum phosphate is significant in critically ill patients with CHD accompanied by CKD. Furthermore, serum phosphate is potentially valuable for identifying patients with this concomitant condition.
The association between diets and periodontitis: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Yang Xiaoyu , Wang Jingchan , Hong Houlin , Feng Xing , Zhang Xiumei , Song Jinlin 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundPeriodontitis, a complex inflammatory condition, has been associated with dietary habits and antioxidants. While the association between certain dietary patterns and periodontitis has been documented, the bidirectional relationship remains unclear. This study utilizes Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the bidirectional associations between dietary factors comprising dietary antioxidants, and periodontitis.MethodsEmploying a two-sample MR approach, this study analyzed genome-wide association study (GWAS) data on diets and periodontitis from large databases and published literature. Instrumental variables (IVs) were selected and filtered based on genetic variants associated with dietary factors and periodontitis, respectively. Various MR methods, including Inverse Variance Weighted, MR-Egger, Weighted Median, Weighted Mode, and Simple Mode were applied to assess the bidirectional associations. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to validate the robustness of the findings.ResultsOur analysis revealed significant associations between certain dietary factors and the risk of periodontitis. Specifically, higher intake of filtered coffee, low-calorie drinks, and other cereals, as well as increased metabolic circulating levels of gamma-tocopherol, were associated with an elevated risk of periodontitis. Conversely, consumption of cheese, white rice, chocolate bars, unsalted peanuts, and higher absolute circulating levels of vitamin C were linked to a reduced risk. Additionally, the study suggests that periodontitis may influence dietary habits, indicating a bidirectional relationship.ConclusionThis study provides additional evidence of a bidirectional association between dietary factors and periodontitis. It highlights the importance of dietary interventions in the prevention and management of periodontitis. The findings underscore the need for incorporating dietary counseling into periodontal disease management protocols and suggest the potential of personalized dietary strategies for periodontitis patients. Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms underlying these associations and to confirm these findings in diverse populations.
Case report: Inferior valved for non-valved glaucoma drainage device exchange for glaucoma control and cosmesis
Authors: Khan Abdullah M. , Abdalla Elsayed Maram E. A. , Malik Rizwan 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionWhile the exchange of a superior valved glaucoma drainage device (GDD) for a non-valved GDD has been reported for achieving glaucoma control, inferior GDD exchange for improving the cosmetic appearance of the eyes due to poor appearance caused by encapsulated GDDs has not been previously documented. Here, we report on two patients with inferior valved GDDs who underwent an exchange for non-valved devices for glaucoma control and cosmetic improvement.Case descriptionWe report on the case of a 23-year-old gentleman and that of an 8-year-old girl, both of whom had inferior valved GDDs with uncontrolled intraocular pressure and unsightly appearance due to encapsulated GDD plates within the palpebral aperture. Both patients were unhappy about the appearance of their eyes. In each case, improvements in both glaucoma control and cosmesis were achieved by exchanging the valved GDDs for non-valved ones.ConclusionExchanging a valved for a non-valved GDD might help improve the cosmetic appearance of the eyes, in addition to providing glaucoma control.
Growth data of outlying plantations allows benchmarking the tolerance to climate extremes and drought stress in the European larch
Authors: Camarero Jesús Julio , Gazol Antonio , Valeriano Cristina , Vergarechea Marta , Cattaneo Nicolás 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionPlantations located outside the species distribution area represent natural experiments to assess tree tolerance to climate variability. Climate change amplifies warming-related drought stress but also leads to more climate extremes. MethodsWe studied plantations of the European larch (Larix decidua), a conifer native to central and eastern Europe, in northern Spain. We used climate, drought and tree-ring data from four larch plantations including wet (Valgañón, site V; Santurde, site S), intermediate (Ribavellosa, site R) and dry (Santa Marina, site M) sites. We aimed to benchmark the larch tolerance to climate and drought stress by analysing the relationships between radial growth increment (hereafter growth), climate data (temperature, precipitation, radiation) and a drought index. ResultsBasal area increment (BAI) was the lowest in the driest site M (5.2 cm2 yr-1; period 1988–2022), followed by site R (7.5 cm2 yr-1), with the youngest and oldest and trees being planted in M (35 years) and R (150 years) sites. BAI peaked in the wettest sites (V; 10.4 cm2 yr-1; S, 10.8 cm2 yr-1). We detected a sharp BAI reduction (30% of the regional mean) in 2001 when springto-summer conditions were very dry. In the wettest V and S sites, larch growth positively responded to current March and June-July radiation, but negatively to March precipitation. In the R site, high April precipitation enhanced growth. In the driest M site, warm conditions in the late prior winter and current spring improved growth, but warm-sunny conditions in July and dry-sunny conditions in August reduced it. Larch growth positively responded to spring-summer wet conditions considering short (1-6 months) and long (9-24 months) time scales in dry (site M) and wet-intermediate (sites S and R) sites, respectively.DiscussionLarch growth is vulnerable to drought stress in dry slow-growing plantations, but also to extreme spring wet-cloudy events followed by dry-hot conditions in wet fast-growing plantations.
Association between heart rate variability metrics from a smartwatch and self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms: a four-week longitudinal study
Authors: Jo Young Tak , Lee Sang Won , Park Sungkyu , Lee Jungsun 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundElucidating the association between heart rate variability (HRV) metrics obtained through non-invasive methods and mental health symptoms could provide an accessible approach to mental health monitoring. This study explores the correlation between HRV, estimated using photoplethysmography (PPG) signals, and self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety.MethodsA 4-week longitudinal study was conducted among 47 participants. Time–domain and frequency–domain HRV metrics were derived from PPG signals collected via smartwatches. Mental health symptoms were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at baseline, week 2, and week 4.ResultsAmong the investigated HRV metrics, RMSSD, SDNN, SDSD, LF, and the LF/HF ratio were significantly associated with the PHQ-9 score, although the number of significant correlations was relatively small. Furthermore, only SDNN, SDSD and LF showed significant correlations with the GAD-7 score. All HRV metrics showed negative correlations with self-reported clinical symptoms.ConclusionsOur findings indicate the potential of PPG-derived HRV metrics in monitoring mental health, thereby providing a foundation for further research. Notably, parasympathetically biased HRV metrics showed weaker correlations with depression and anxiety scores. Future studies should validate these findings in clinically diagnosed patients.
Systematic minireview of the craniocervical junction in dogs with and without brachycephaly
Authors: Wess Lukas , Kneissl Sibylle 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveTo identify, quantify and compare clinical and concurrent imaging findings of occipital hypoplasia (OH), syringomyelia (SM) and atlanto-occipital overlapping (AO) in dogs with or without brachycephaly.MethodsA focused systematic search for literature was performed in the Web of Science™, PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Both authors screened and classified the identified articles using EndNote and appraised the articles using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program checklists. The main clinical and concurrent imaging features were extracted and evaluated for coexistence of OH, SM, AO, and other imaging findings.ResultsThirty-one articles were included in this minireview. For articles focusing on descriptions of OH, SM and AO, 249 dogs had at least one of these conditions, and 3 of these 249 dogs (1%) had coexistence of all three conditions. For articles focusing on descriptions of the dogs, OH, SM, and AO were identified in 552/19/11/11, 574/2/0/6, and 100/0/0/0 small brachycephalic, small non-brachycephalic, large brachycephalic, and large non-brachycephalic breeds, respectively. For all small brachycephalic dogs, the percentages of affected animals were 40% for OH (p = 0.01), 42% for SM (p &lt; 0.01) and 7% for AO (p = 0.033). The number of dogs having AO and clinical symptoms is low (n = 5).ConclusionOH, SM and AO are more likely to affect small dogs. AO might be limited to small brachycephalic breeds owing to the geometry of the craniocervical junction. Hence, AO alone might not lead to SM. In individual dogs, readers should carefully interpret the clinical relevance of OH or AO in the absence of SM.
Near-Surface Dispersion and Current Observations Using Dye, Drifters, and HF Radar in Coastal Waters
Authors: Kim Keunyong , Tran Hong Thi My , Song Kyu-Min , Son Young Baek , Park Young-Gyu , Ryu Joo-Hyung , Kwak Geun-Ho , Choi Jun Myoung 
Published: May 2024

This study explores the near-surface dispersion mechanisms of contaminants in coastal waters, leveraging a comprehensive method that includes using dye and drifters as tracers, coupled with diverse observational platforms like drones, satellites, in situ sampling, and HF radar. The aim is to deepen our understanding of surface currents’ impact on contaminant dispersion, thereby improving predictive models for managing environmental incidents such as pollutant releases. Rhodamine WT dye, chosen for its significant fluorescent properties and detectability, along with drifter data, allowed us to investigate the dynamics of near-surface physical phenomena such as the Ekman current, Stokes drift, and wind-driven currents. Our research emphasizes the importance of integrating scalar tracers and Lagrangian markers in experimental designs, revealing differential dispersion behaviors due to near-surface vertical shear caused by the Ekman current and Stokes drift. During slow-current conditions, the elongation direction of the dye patch aligned well with the direction of a depth-averaged Ekman spiral, or Ekman transport. Analytical calculations of vertical shear, based on the Ekman current and Stokes drift, closely matched those derived from tracer observations. Over a 7 h experiment, the vertical diffusivity near the surface was first observed at the early stages of scalar mixing, with a value of 1.9×10−4 m2/s, and the horizontal eddy diffusivity of the dye patch and drifters reached the order of 1 m2/s at a 1000 m length scale. Particle tracking models demonstrate that while HF radar currents can effectively predict the trajectories of tracers near the surface, incorporating near-surface currents, including the Ekman current, Stokes drift, and windage, is essential for a more accurate prediction of the fate of surface floats.
أثر التنافسية المصرفية في النمو الاقتصادي في سورية
Authors: بيطار منى لطفي , مرتظى مصطفى حسان 
Published: May 2024

هدف الدراسة: هدفت الدراسة إلى قياس التنافسية وتحليلها في القطاع المصرفي السوري، ثم اختبار أثرها في النمو الاقتصادي خلال الفترة (2009-2019).تصميم/منهجية/طريقة الدراسة: لتحقيق أهداف الدراسة استخدمت نسبة التركز المصرفي CRK ومؤشر هيرفيندال هيرشمان HHI مقاييس هيكلية للتنافسية، ومنهج بانزر- روز (P-R) مقياساً غير هيكلي للتنافسية، واستخدمت نماذج بانل داتا للتوصل إلى قيمة إحصائية H لبانزر- روز، وقد اعتمدت الدراسة على نموذج ARDL (Autoregressive distributed lag) لاختبار أثر التنافسية (معبراً عنها بإحصائية H لمنهج P-R، نسبة التركز المصرفي لأكبر 4 مصارف CR4) في النمو الاقتصادي.عينة الدراسة وبياناتها: تمثلت العينة في مصرف عام واحد، و14 مصرفاً خاصاً، حيث تم الاعتماد على البيانات الثانوية المنشورة في التقارير السنوية للمصارف.نتائج الدراسة: توصلت الدراسة إلى أن التنافسية في القطاع المصرفي السوري ضعيفة، فوفقاً للمقاييس الهيكلية، تجاوز متوسط نسبة CR4 معدل %70، وكذلك الأمر بالنسبة لمؤشر (HHI) فقد تجاوزت قيمته 1800 لكلٍ من الأصول والودائع والقروض، وهذا يدل على التركز المرتفع، أما وفقاً ل (P-R) فهناك حالة من المنافسة الإحتكارية في القطاع المصرفي السوري حيث بلغ متوسط إحصائيةH خلال سنوات الدراسة قيمة وقدرها 0.024، كما توصلت الدراسة إلى أن هناك أثراً موجباً ومعنوياً للتنافسية في النمو الاقتصادي وفقاً ل (P-R)، وأن لها أثراً معنوياً أيضاً في النمو الاقتصادي وفقاً لنسبة CR4 ولكن في الأجل القصير.أصالة الدراسة: تعد هذه الدراسة من أوائل الدراسات المطبقة في سورية التي تناولت قياس التنافسية في القطاع المصرفي السوري وفقاً لمنهج (P-R)، والتي تناولت أيضاً أثر التنافسية المصرفية في النمو الاقتصادي في سورية.حدود الدراسة وتطبيقاتها: اقتصرت الدراسة على الفترة 2009-2019؛ لعدم توافر البيانات اللازمة عن المصرف التجاري السوري بعد عام 2019.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA DAN DOSEN UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH BIMA DALAM MENGOPERASIKAN SOFTWARE SPSS
Authors: Syafruddin Syafruddin , Fajrin Hardinandar  , Nursani  , Muhammad Akbar  , Rizky Amelia  , Khas Sukma Mulya  , Muhammad Rizkan  
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan wawasan, ilmu pengetahuan dan keterampilan para mahasiswa dan dosen Universitas Muhammadiyah Bima dalam melakukan analisa data statistik menggunakan program Statistical Product for Service Solution (SPSS). Peserta dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini sebanyak 35 orang. yang terdiri dari mahasiswa dan dosen program studi Kewirausahaan, Ilmu Komputer, Ilmu Gizi, Ilmu Hukum, Teknik Sipil, dan mahasiswa pascasarjana PAI (Pendidikan Agama Islam). Kegiatan pengabdian Masyarakat ini berlangsung selama satu hari pada tanggal 2 Maret 2024. Metode pelasakanaan kegiatan pengabdian diawali tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Kegiatan pelatihan ini cukup berhasil menambah pemahaman peserta dari aspek wawasan, ilmu pengetahuan dan keterampilan bagi peserta pelatihan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat terlaksana secara tertib dan teratur Mahasiswa dan dosen yang hadir sebagai peserta menanggapi positif pelatihan analisa data ini. Tindak lanjut yang diperlukan adalah pelatihan lebih lanjut dengan aplikasi dan metode lain untuk mengasah minat dan kemampuan mahasiswa dan dosen secara lebih mendalam
Development of Gratuitous Blood Donation and its Components in Zhambyl Region of Kazakhstan
Authors: Умаров Г.М. 
Published: May 2024

Целью работы стало исследование динамики показателей безвозмездного донорства крови и ее компонентов в Жамбылской области в 2013–2023 гг. Проведен анализ показателей статистических наблюдений службы крови. Исследованы количество безвозмездных доноров крови и ее компонентов, количество донаций, а также расчетные показатели безвозмездного донорства. Установлено, что в течение 2013–2023 гг. доля безвозмездных доноров достигла 100%, доля донаций в выездных условиях снизилась с 43 до 11%. Полученные результаты показывают, что в течение 2013–2023 гг. происходило позитивное развитие безвозмездного донорства крови и ее компонентов в Жамбылской области.
The aim of the work was to study the dynamics of indicators of gratuitous blood donation and its components of the Zhambyl region in 2013–2023. The analysis of indicators of statistical observations of the blood service was carried out. The number of gratuitous donors of blood and its components, the number of donations, as well as calculated indicators of gratuitous donation were studied. It was found that during 2013–2023 the share of gratuitous donors reached 100%, the share of grants on exit terms decreased from 43 to 11%. The results show that during 2013–2023. There was a positive development of gratuitous blood donation and its components in Zhambyl region.
Model Cooperative Learning Tipe Jigsaw Pada Mata Kuliah Manajemen Proyek Pembangunan Diploma Iv Manajemen Pemerintahan Feb Universitas Jambi
Authors: Dahmiri  , Sigit Indrawijaya  , Rista Aldilla Syafri  
Published: May 2024

Salah satu upaya untuk menciptakan proses belajar yang efektif adalah melalui Cooperative Learning Tipe Jigsaw karena sangat sesuai untuk subjek-subjek seperti pelajaran ilmu social, literature, sebagian pelajaran ilmu pengetahuan ilmiah dan bidang-bidang lainnya yang tujuan pembelajaran lebih kepada penguasaan konsep dari pada penguasaan kemampuan. Metode pembelajaan kooperatif tipe jigsaw, mahasiswa bekerja sama untuk mencapai tujuan yang sama. Setiap anggota kelompok dituntut bertanggungjawab terhadap hasil belajarnya, karena keberhasilan kelompok didasarkan atas sumbangan masing-masing anggota kelompok. Dengan demikian, setiap mahasiswa termotivasi untuk belajar, saling mendorong dan saling membantu antar anggota kelompok untuk belajar secara optimal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode pembelajaran kooperatif teknik Jigsaw mempunyai pengaruh yang positip terhadap hasil belajar (aspek kognitif). Hal ini dapat dijelaskan bahwa aktivitas dalam pembelajaan kooperatif teknik jigsaw berbeda dengan metode diskusi kelompok. Dapat dijelaskan bahwa dalam metode pembelajaan kooperatif teknik jigsaw, mahasiswa bekerja sama untuk mencapai tujuan yang sama. Setiap anggota kelompok dituntut bertanggungjawab terhadap hasil belajarnya, karena keberhasilan kelompok didasarkan atas sumbangan masing-masing anggota kelompok. Dengan demikian, setiap mahasiswa termotivasi untuk belajar, saling mendorong dan saling membantu belajar secara optimal antar anggota kelompok.