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Disease-specific Quality of Life in Irish Children with Otitis Media with Effusion
Authors: Boyle Seamus , itzsimons Michael , Keogh Ivan 
Published: May 2024

Introduction:
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is one of the most common diseases of childhood and causes significant morbidity for children. The benefits of ventilation tubes (VTs) are well established, but the subjective impact of surgery on Irish children’s quality of life (QoL) has not been studied.

Methods:
A prospective single-unit cohort study used a validated QoL survey (Otitis Media-6 [OM-6]) to determine the impact of VT placement on QoL. The OM-6 survey uses a Likert scale, with the higher the value on the Likert scale, the poorer the QoL perceived.

Results:
Seventy-six children with a mean (range) age of 6 (0.5–13) years were recruited for this study. The overall mean OM-6 score for the 76 children was 3.2. Twenty-six children proceeded to surgery. The mean OM-6 score in this cohort preoperatively was 4.5 and reduced to 1.35 at 3 months post-VT placement.

Conclusion:
This study highlights the poor QoL experienced by Irish children with OME. The OM-6 scores are considerably higher in our series than previously published international series. VT insertion leads to an improvement in QoL scores. This validated questionnaire should be a routine adjunct in the holistic management of children with OME.
Utilización del sistema digital CAD-CAM en odontólogos de la Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt, 2023
Authors: Zavaleta Alemán Liliana Melchora , Robles Vargas Gregorio Eudocio , Hinostroza Conchucos Geraldine Junet , Baltazar Sanchez Guillermo Sixto , Rojas Huari David 
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de la utilización del sistema digital CAD-CAM en odontólogos de la Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt, 2023. Material y métodos: Estudio básico de investigación descriptiva, transversal, prospectiva y observacional. La muestra estuvo constituida por 16 cirujanos dentistas docentes de la Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt. El instrumento de recolección de datos fue un cuestionario, de elaboración propia y validado por un juicio de expertos, de 20 preguntas cuyo objetivo principal fue recabar información respecto a los factores sociodemográficos y el uso de CAD/CAM para posteriormente ser analizados estadísticamente. Resultados: La prevalencia de la utilización del sistema digital CAD-CAM en odontólogos de la Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt es de 43,8% del total de evaluados; según el sexo, solo el 46,1% de los varones y el 33,3% de las mujeres utiliza el sistema CAD-CAM; según la edad, el 44,6% del grupo de 31 a 49 años, y el 42,9% de los odontólogos de 50 años a más utiliza el sistema. El nivel de conocimiento del sistema digital CAD-CAM fue alto en el 68,8% de los odontólogos, moderado en el 18,7% y bajo en el 12,8%. El mantenerse al día con la tecnología (57,1%) y la mejora de la calidad de los tratamientos (42,9%) son las principales razones de utilización del sistema; mientras que las razones de la no utilización del sistema digital CAD-CAM con mayor prevalencia fueron los costos altos (77,8%) y la necesidad de tener mucho conocimiento de la tecnología del sistema (22,2%). Finalmente, el 100% de los odontólogos manifiesta que el sistema digital CAD-CAM tiene un papel importante en el futuro de la odontología. Conclusiones: Se concluye que el 43,8% de los odontólogos de la Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt, 2023; utiliza el sistema digital CAD-CAM.
Development of a Method for Determining the Residual Life of Structural Elements with Cracks Under the Action of Load and Corrosive Environment, as well as the Application of Corrosion Inhibitors to Enhance It
Authors: Andreykiv O. , Dolinska I. , Nastasiak S. , Zviahin N. 
Published: May 2024

A developed method for determining the lifespan of structural elements with large-scale cracks of complex geometry under the influence of long-term static loads and corrosive environments. The method is based on an appropriate computational model, which relies on the first law of thermodynamics for the elementary act of local failure (crack propagation), some fundamental principles of physical chemistry, as well as the basic principles of fracture mechanics. The advantages of this method over existing ones are substantiated. The application of the method is demonstrated through examples involving the determination of the residual life of such structural elements as torsion and a pipe with small cracks made of 45KhN2MFA steel (tempered at 470 K and 725 K) under the influence of long-term static loading and distilled water. As the cracks are considered small, we have constructed a computational model in terms of deformation parameters, including a well-known counterpart in fracture mechanics, crack opening at the crack tip δt. At the same time, based on available experimental data from the literature, it is substantiated that the application of existing linear fracture mechanics methods in stress intensity factors KI for implementing the mentioned problems, the application of existing linear fracture mechanics methods is inappropriate. To determine the residual life of structural elements using this method, it is necessary to have kinetic diagrams in coordinates of the growth rate of small cracks and the crack opening at the crack tip, which means V ∼ δt. These diagrams are constructed here using the provided formulas for determining δt and diagrams are constructed here using the provided formulas and known experimental data for 45KhN2MFA steel under the influence of distilled water and static tension. Using the mentioned method, the residual lifespans of the torsion and the pipe were calculated under the influence of long-term static loading and distilled water. Additionally, the effectiveness of water solutions of well-known inorganic corrosion inhibitors on the residual lifespan of the mentioned structural elements was verified through calculations. It was found that the residual lifespan effectively characterizes the performance of corrosion inhibitors, which can be applied in engineering practice.
Exploration of the Association Between Sucking Measures and Ability to Attain Independent Oral Feeds Among Infants Who Are Born Preterm
Authors: Fucile Sandra , Hennessey Grace , Meghji Suraya , Dow Kimberly 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Importance: Infants who are born preterm often experience difficulty transitioning from full tube to independent oral feeds, which often prolongs their hospital stay. No clinical measures associated with attainment of independent oral feeds are currently available.
Objective: To identify specific nutritive sucking measures associated with time to attainment of independent oral feeds among infants who are born preterm.
Design: An observational cohort pilot study was undertaken.
Setting: A Level 2 to Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit.
Participants: Fourteen infants (7 male, 7 female) born at or less than 34 wk gestation were enrolled.
Outcomes and Measures: The monitored suck measures included average suck strength (millimeters of mercury), average sucking burst duration (seconds), average suck count (number of sucks), and average pause duration (seconds). Time to independent oral feeds (days) and baseline characteristics were also monitored. The nutritive sucking measures were recorded once, during the first 5 min of an oral feed, when infants were taking an average of three to four oral feeds per day using a nipple monitoring device.
Results: An inverse relation was found among average suck burst duration (p = .04), gestational age (p = .03), and days to attainment of independent oral feeds.
Conclusions and Relevance: Study results suggest that average sucking burst duration, during the first 5 min of an oral feed, is associated with time to attain independent oral feeds.
Plain-Language Summary: Sucking burst duration is a simple measure that may be used clinically to identify early on infants who may have trouble transitioning from full tube to independent oral feedings. The results of this study suggest that a suck burst duration in the first 5 min of an oral feeding is inversely associated with the length of time to achieve independent oral feeding. The results highlight the importance of considering an infant’s nutritive sucking ability when evaluating their potential to achieve independent oral feedings.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS AMONG CHILDREN BELOW FIVE YEARS AT KIRA HEALTH CENTRE IV, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: NOMUJUNI DOCUS , KAYANGA HERBERT 
Published: May 2024

Introduction
In Uganda, inappropriately managed ARI has remained the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under the age of five years accounting for about 9% of the ARI prevalence with 81.3% of cases occurring in urban areas. The purpose of the study was to determine factors influencing the management of acute respiratory infection among children below five years at Kiira Health Center IV, Wakiso District.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional study was done at the Kiira Health Centre IV in March 2023, among 30 randomly selected carers using self-administered structured questionnaires.
Results
The study showed significant maternal factors where 18(60%) were housewives, 19(63.3%) had more than 10 residents in households, and 16(53.3%) knew herbs as treatment measures that could be used to treat flu and cough. In the community factors, 17(56.7%) isolated children with respiratory infections, and 21(70%) regarded respiratory infections in children to be serious illnesses requiring medical help. However, 27(90%) recommended the use of herbs. Health facility-related factors were associated with long distances covered by the mothers 15(50%) which had cost implications. The long waiting time of 20(66.7%)before receiving treatment and the lack of prescribed medications affected the management of ARI.
Conclusion
The study concluded that the interrelated factors of maternal factors, community factors, and health facility-related factors were hindering the management of acute respiratory infections among children.
Recommendation
It is important to carry out community sensitization through village meetings and health education programs on appropriate interventions in the management of acute respiratory infections. Moreover, the patient flow system at the health center should be modified to reduce the waiting time.
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF UMBILICAL CORD CARE AMONG MOTHERS AGED 18-40 YEARS ATTENDING POSTNATAL CARE AT KAWOLO HOSPITAL BUIKWE DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: EDEKET AARON , NASSAZI JOSEPHINE. 
Published: May 2024

Background:
Harmful umbilical cord care contributes to neonatal infection, by which it’s a common portal of entry for invasive pathogenic. In turn, this leads to the death of many neonates. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of umbilical cord care among mothers aged 18-40 years in Kawolo General Hospital Buikwe district.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 138 postnatal mothers using a simple random method. Data was collected from October to November 2023. Using a closed-ended questionnaire data was entered into Microsoft Excel 2007 for analysis and presentation.
Results:
The majority of the mothers were married, between the ages of 25-30 years, and worked as businesswomen. The majority of respondents 100/138 (80%) understood the definition of newborn cord care. All the participants 138/138 (100%) revealed using cord ligatures to tie the baby’s cord during delivery. The majority of the mothers, 91/138 (66%) only cleaned their baby’s cord once a day. While 120/138 (94%) applied warm saline water on the cord stump of the baby while at home, 8/138 (6%) used chlorhexidine.
Conclusion:
The majority of the respondents had accurate knowledge about cord care of newborns with the benefits of clean cord care being to prevent infection but a few knew when the cord would detach and their source of information was mainly from their mothers or in-laws.
Recommendations:
Health professionals should continue to make an effort to prevent morbidity and mortality rates related to umbilical cord infections as a result of poor cord care practices through health education and sensitizing the community about the dangers of poor cord practices.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN RISIKO PEMBIAYAAN DI BAITUL MAAL WAL TAMWIL (BMT) UGT SIDOGIRI JAKARTA
Authors: Rahman Abdul 
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan manajemen risiko pembiayaan di BMT UGT Sidogiri cabang Tanjung Priok Jakarta dengan meninjau tiga aspek penting yakni SOP pembiayaan yang diterapkan, pola penagihan yang dilakukan dan sistem pengawasan dan pembinaan yang digunakan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif yang mengambil model studi kasus pada satu BMT tertentu yakni BMT UGT Sidogiri Jakarta. Pengunaan metode tersebut sangat relevan bagi penulisan tesis ini karena dapat menjelaskan secara komprehensif apa yang menjadi fokus dari penelitian ini yaitu penerapan manajemen risiko pembiayaan pada suatu BMT. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah manajemen risiko pembiayaan yang diimplementasikan di BMT UGT Sidogiri Jakarta lebih ditekankan pada proses identifikasi risiko yang meliputi aspek penerapan SOP (standart operational procedur) pembiayaan yang cukup ketat ketimbang aspek penagihan, pengawasan dan pembinaan dengan menggunakan analisis 5C yakni unsur character, capacity, capital, collateral dan condition of economy ketika akan memberikan pembiayaan kepada anggota. Hal itu terlihat dengan adanya prosedur yang diterapkan yang berbeda dengan BMT lain yakni keharusan adanya saksi yang tidak dapat diwakili dan kepemilikan SIM (Sertifikat Izin Mengakad) yang dikeluarkan oleh lembaga internal BMT UGT Sidogiri bagi kepala cabang yang akan melakukan pemberian layanan pembiayaan kepada anggota.
A 30 m annual cropland dataset of China from 1986 to 2021
Authors: Tu Ying , Wu Shengbiao , Chen Bin , Weng Qihao , Bai Yuqi , Yang Jun , Yu Le , Xu Bing 
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information on cropland extent is crucial for provisioning food security and environmental sustainability. However, because of the complexity of agricultural landscapes and lack of sufficient training samples, it remains challenging to monitor cropland dynamics at high spatial and temporal resolutions across large geographical extents, especially for regions where agricultural land use is changing dramatically. Here we developed a cost-effective annual cropland mapping framework that integrated time-series Landsat satellite imagery, automated training sample generation, as well as machine learning and change detection techniques. We implemented the proposed scheme to a cloud computing platform of Google Earth Engine and generated a novel dataset of China's annual cropland at a 30 m spatial resolution (namely CACD). Results demonstrated that our approach was capable of tracking dynamic cropland changes in different agricultural zones. The pixel-wise F1 scores for annual maps and change maps of CACD were 0.79 ± 0.02 and 0.81, respectively. Further cross-product comparisons, including accuracy assessment, correlations with statistics, and spatial details, highlighted the precision and robustness of CACD compared with other datasets. According to our estimation, from 1986 to 2021, China's total cropland area expanded by 30 300 km2 (1.79 %), which underwent an increase before 2002 but a general decline between 2002 and 2015, and a slight recovery afterward. Cropland expansion was concentrated in the northwest while the eastern, central, and southern regions experienced substantial cropland loss. In addition, we observed 419 342 km2 (17.57 %) of croplands that were abandoned at least once during the study period. The consistent, high-resolution data of CACD can support progress toward sustainable agricultural use and food production in various research applications. The full archive of CACD is freely available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7936885 (Tu et al., 2023a).
Learner-Educator Co-creation: A Case for Enhancing Authentic Assessment in Nursing Education
Authors: Killam Laura A. , Camargo-Plazas Pilar , Luctkar-Flude Marian 
Published: May 2024

Authentic assessments support learner needs and meaningful learning by requiring students to use knowledge in a way that develops their competence to solve problems in professional contexts. Improved integration of authentic assessment in nursing education is needed to better prepare learners for practice. The focus of this critical discussion paper is on 1) improving existing definitions of authentic assessment, and 2) arguing that learner-educator co-creation is a strategy for improving authenticity. We advocate for including the following as essential elements of authenticity in nursing assessments; (1) realistic context or tasks; (2) cognitive complexity and appropriate challenge; (3) inclusion of strategies to promote evaluative judgement; and (4) degree of collaboration. Then we illustrate how co-creation improves each of these elements of authenticity, which has not been previously done in the literature. Combining authentic assessment with co-creation is argued to promote meaningful, inclusive, and caring learner-educator relationships that have a lasting impact on learner empowerment and readiness for nursing practice. Arguments in this paper are situated in a nursing context but drawn from multi-disciplinary literature. Readers are encouraged to consider how the value of combining co-creation and authentic assessment may be transferrable to other learning contexts.
Effects of Spiked Cylinder and Saw Band Pre-Cleaners on Trash Removal Efficiency and Fibre Properties of Cotton
Authors: P G Patil  , S. K. Shukla  , T. S. Manojkumar  
Published: May 2024

A study was conducted to determine the effects of spiked cylinder and saw band pre-cleaners on trash removal efficiency and fibre properties in case of three cotton samples A, Band C having staple length 29.6, 29.0 and 25.8 mm, respectively. The trash removal efficiency and different fibre attributes of four sets of pre-cleaning operations viz., spiked cylinder cleaner, saw band cylinder cleaner, saw band cum spiked cylinder pre-cleaners and spiked cylinder cum saw band pre-cleaners were compared with control. The highest trash removal efficiencies were found 21.9%, 21.5% and 26.5% in spiked cylinder cleaner cum saw band pre-cleaner combination for all the three cotton aamples A, B and C, respectively whereas in case of saw band cum spiked cylinder pre-cleaners combination were 19.5%, 17.9% and 20.5% in case of saw band cleaner were 17.1%, 15.4% and 14.7%, and in case spiked cylinder pre-cleaner were 9.8%, 12.8% and 11.8%. The test results revealed that saw band cum spiked cylinder pre-cleaners combination was less effective than spiked cylinder cum saw band pre-cleaners for cleaning of all three cotton samples tested. The test result further revealed that saw band pre-cleaner was more effective in removing trash content than spiked cylinder pre-cleaner for all the three varieties of cotton tested. There was no significant difference fibre attributes in case of all the three cotton samples tested for spiked cylinder and saw and pre-cleaners.
Training and Mentoring: Preparation of Digitization-Based Quality Indicators at Bunda General Hospital
Authors: Festi Wiliyanarti Pipit , Dewi Neneng , Permana Donny , Hapsari Linda , Suswojo Heru , Nurida Anisa , Absor Sholihul , Wulandari Yuanita , Mundakir  
Published: May 2024

A reliable internal quality assurance system is one of the keys to ensuring the hospital management process is in accordance with the vision and mission as well as improving quality and patient safety. The purpose of this community service was to conduct training and mentoring at Bunda General Hospital to develop digitization-based priority quality indicators. The community service methods that have been applied include mentoring and training to 40-unit leaders. The media used were leaflets, logbooks, and training manuals. This community service was carried out in December 2023. At the end of the activity, the results showed an increase in the knowledge of the head of the unit in compiling hospital quality indicators. The increase in knowledge and skills in preparing quality indicators before training has an average score of 45, after training knowledge and skills increase with an average score of 91. Training and assistance to unit heads at Bunda Hospital in compiling quality indicators is needed as a benchmark for unit performance to improve the quality of Bunda Hospital services. The quality of hospital services can be improved directly with intensive assistance in compiling performance indicators.
Spiritual Education of Human Sexuality and Christian Responsibility for Children and Parents
Authors: Sitanggang Murni Hermawaty , Wijaya Dodi , Kurniawati Yulia 
Published: May 2024

Puberty often confuses teenagers who don't understand it. Therefore, it is essential to provide sex education to help children understand the phase they are experiencing. Not only children but parents also need to understand the developments that occur in their children so they can accompany their children in these turbulent times. This spiritual education aims to equip children and their parents with correct knowledge about human sexuality and its biblical responsibilities. The education was delivered in presentations, followed by an interactive discussion, and then closed with a conclusion. The result is that the counseling went well and was understood by the participants. The author suggests that this kind of activity be carried out regularly, considering the broad discussion of topics surrounding sex education.

Keywords:
education; sexuality; teens; parents
Optimizing Knowledge of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior among Santri in Az Zahro Islamic Boarding School through Public Health Podcast Media
Authors: Wira Mustapa Gesit , Tri Handoko Yudho , A'la Zulfatul , Retno Wardani Hamidah 
Published: May 2024

Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS) is a behavior carried out on consciousness as a result of learning that makes a person. Problems of clean and healthy living behavior are most commonly found in groups, for instance, in the Training Houses. This is often demonstrated by inappropriate environmental codes, including the availability of post-training health posts, the low level of knowledge of healthcare professionals such as managers and healthcare providers about clean and healthy living behaviour, and the high number of frequently occurring medical conditions such as scabies, diarrhea, and cold cough. This dedication to the community aims to provide knowledge and understanding of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior to the centurion so that there is a change in behavior and able to practice in his daily life in the Islamic boarding school Az Zahro Curahdami Bondowoso district. The method of implementation is done by means of giving education developed through viewing the public health podcast Primary Health Service Curahdami and is presented with questions and answers. Before conducting the education on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior, 75% of respondents had less knowledge, and 25% had sufficient knowledge about clean and healthy living behavior. Based on the results of observations showed that the activities of devotion to the community can improve the central knowledge about the behavior of a clean and healthy life through watching the Podcast Health Society Primary Health Service Curahdami district of Bondowoso.