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Navigating Aging: Battling Illness, Overcoming Disabilities, Embracing Dependency, and Confronting Discrimination
Authors: Khanal Kashi Nath 
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the challenges faced by aging people, focusing on the critical issues, like illness, disability, dependency, poverty and social discrimination. As elderly population continues to grow due to improved healthcare and life expectancy, the complexities of their daily lives become more pronounced. There are numerous factors that result in illness, disability, dependency, poverty, and discrimination. We need a holistic approach to address intersecting factors that shape and reshape each other in aging. This study explores how cultural norms, economic factors, healthcare accessibility, family dynamics influence the experience of aging individuals. It examines the ways in which traditional respect for the elderly is being reshaped by modern pressures, such as urbanization, modernization and migration. The article also delves into the socio-economic conditions that exacerbate health problems and disabilities, emphasizing the role of inadequate pension systems and social security. Additionally, it focuses on how social discrimination and isolation impacts on physical and mental well-being in the elderly. Through the combination of qualitative and quantitative data and narratives, this paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by aging individuals. It also calls for more inclusive and aging friendly policies and support systems to improve the quality of life for the aging individuals.
KOMPATIBILITAS PERBANYAKAN SECARA OKULASI BIBIT DURIAN (Durio zibethinus Murr) YANG DIBERI AIR KELAPA SEBAGAI ZAT PENGATUR TUMBUH ALAMI
Authors: Kirnadi Ari Jumadi , Zuraida Ana , Ilhamiyah Ilhamiyah 
Published: February 2025

This research was aimed at finding out the effect of soaking time for natural growth regulators in coconut water on the success of grafting (compatibility) in durian grafting techniques and how long the soaking time for buds is best for successful durian grafting. This research used an experimental method: a single factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The treatment tried was soaking time in coconut water with a concentration of 100%, for 0 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes. The research results showed that the length of soaking of durian shoots in coconut water as a naturally growing substance had no significant effect on both the success of grafting and the rupture of shoots in Durian plant grafting. The percentage of grafting success for each treatment ranged from 20% - 40%. Long ago the buds broke. The average length (days) of bud break between treatments ranged from 35 days to 48.5 days after attachment of the bud.
ISOLASI TOTAL BAKTERI DAN KOLIFORM PADA MEDIA PERTUMBUHAN MAGGOT DARI FESES SAPI POTONG DAN LIMBAH PASAR
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Badruzzaman Deden Zamzam , Marlina Eulis Tanti , Hidayati Yuli Astuti 
Published: February 2025

Produksi limbah organik seperti feses sapi potong dan limbah pasar cukup banyak dan jika tidak dikelola dengan baik akan menyebabkan dampak negatif terhadap lingkungan. Oleh karena itu, metode alternatif untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut yaitu dengan memanfaatkan detritivora maggot BSF yang mampu menguraikan bahan organik dengan cepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui total bakteri dan koliform pada media pertumbuhan maggot BSF. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimental dengan 3 perlakuan dan 6 ulangan. Perlakuan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu P1= media 100% feses sapi potong, P2= media 100% limbah pasar, P3= media kombinasi 50% feses sapi potong dan 50% limbah pasar. Data di analisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan total bakteri setelah diinkubasi 15 hari mengalami penurunan pada P1=1,83 x 1010 CFU/g, P2= 7,16 x 1010 CFU/g dan P3= 1,16 x 1010 CFU/g. Sedangkan hasil total koliform pada P1= 14,83 x 106 CFU/g, P2= 8,50 x 106 CFU/g dan P3= 1,16 x 106 CFU/g.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS AS A FACTOR OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS
Authors: Shulzhenko Oleksandr 
Published: February 2025

The article deals with the issues of the formation of self-awareness of specialists and future applicants for higher special and inclusive education. The data of the theoretical analysis of general and special literature indicate the importance of studying the issues of psychological readiness, pedagogical training of all those who work with children with special educational needs, the structure, features, specifics of training professionals as carriers and performers of educational, developmental, correctional and rehabilitation services for children with various nosologies of developmental disorders are determined.
It is noted that professional competencies to carry out pedagogical forecasting and diagnostics of intellectual, speech, correctional, communicative, behavioral, kinesthetic, emotional and volitional, regulatory components of a child's educational activity require work on comprehending the results of their own activities, analyzing the difficulties that arise during the pedagogical process, establishing vectors of psychological and pedagogical correction and rehabilitation of primary and secondary, tertiary layers of disorders, making individual correctional and social programs.
It has been determined that an important tool for comprehending and working on oneself is the need to improve one's correctional and pedagogical activity is to improve the formation of emotional stability by means of self-esteem, psychological attitudes, self-analysis, self-control, self-regulation and self-improvement.
The mechanisms that ensure the reliability and sustainability of professional activity, personal growth and effective results of interaction with students with special educational needs are proposed.
The main criteria of emotional stability as a mechanism of professional self-awareness of specialists in special and inclusive education are identified and developed.
ВПЛИВ ПАНДЕМІЇ COVID-19 НА РОЗВИТОК ТРАНСПОРТНОЇ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРИ МІСТА
Authors: Зигун А. Ю. , Галінська T. A. 
Published: February 2025

Для визначення впливу COVID-19 на транспортну інфраструктуру міст та України в цілому, були використані статистичні дані кількості пасажирів залізничного, автомобільного, авіаційного, трамвайного та тролейбусного транспорту до та під час пандемії. Крім того, були порівняні та проаналізовані кількість пасажирів різних видів транспорту протягом однакових періодів року. Виявлено, що зменшення частоти поїздок користувачами громадського транспорту викликано не тільки суворими карантинними обмеженнями, а й зміною уподобань в бік приватних автомобілів, засобів мікромобільності (велосипеди, електросамокати) і навіть піших прогулянок.
Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers in medical radiation environments
Authors: Li Yan , Xu Haijuan , Li Rongzong , Cheng Muxiang , Wen Cuiju 
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among the most commonly reported occupational diseases worldwide. Healthcare workers, such as medical radiation staff, are susceptible to WMSDs. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and their influencing factors among professionals working in medical radiation institutions. METHODS: This study employed cluster random sampling and included 1669 medical radiation staff members from medical units and institutions in Guangdong Province, China. The modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to analyze musculoskeletal symptoms in nine body regions over the previous 12 months. The chi-square test was used to analyze the association between WMSDs and these factors. Logistic regression was used to identify potential influencing factors. RESULTS: This study collected 1669 complete and valid questionnaires. The overall self-reported prevalence of WMSDs among medical radiation staff was 15.3%. Multivariate logistic regression showed that gender, alcohol consumption, senior rank hospital, repetitive motions at work, overtime work, and prolonged maintenance of the same posture increased the risk of WMSDs ( P < 0.05). Adjustable work chairs and comfortable workplace temperatures were protective factors against WMSDs ( P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Being female, alcohol consumption, higher hospital level, repetitive motions, working overtime, and maintaining a single posture contributed to the risk of neck, shoulder, and lower back WMSDs among medical radiation staff. Prevention and management strategies to facilitate reduction in adverse health effects on the occupational health of the medical radiation staff should be considered.
Adapting to COVID-19: Insights from Portuguese residents’ home-based life
Authors: Aguiar Ana , Soares Patrícia , Barbosa Pedro , Duarte Raquel , Pinto Marta 
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdowns and remote work and educational practices that have impacted the lives of many families. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate how parents and caregivers altered their routines due to online schooling and teleworking, exploring their association with increased anxiety and depression symptoms. METHODS: We conducted an online cross-sectional study and collected data through snowball sampling. We asked questions about age, gender, dwelling area, educational level, and marital status, as well as an open-ended question about teleworking and homeschooling – “Did your routine change due to your children being forced to stay home and take online classes? If so, please explain how it has influenced your personal and professional life, both positively and negatively”. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the responses. RESULTS: A total of 181 respondents, primarily women (72.4%), averaging 36.6 years old, holding bachelor’s degrees (44.2%), were included. About 78.5% reported routine adjustments. Four salient themes emerged: 1) Perceived changes in professional and personal life, 2) Perceived changes in learning methods, 3) Mental health issues and 4) Perceived advantages of working from home with children at online school. Regarding mental health, 25.4% exhibited symptoms of anxiety, and 7.7% displayed depression symptoms, predominantly linked (80%) to the pandemic’s impact. CONCLUSION: Family routines were disrupted, causing stress. In future crises, policymakers, public health experts, and researchers must acknowledge these challenges to mitigate negative consequences. Simultaneously, they should focus on strategies that enhance the positive aspects of restrictive measures and related policies.
CHAID analysis about using biological protection gloves as personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect occupational biohazards
Authors: Aguilar-Elena Raúl , Agún-González Juan José 
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: This study stands for the first Spanish investigation that rigorously evaluates the compliance regarding the use of biological protection gloves as essential personal protective equipment (PPE) in companies with exposure to biological agents in workplaces. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to analyse the degree of use of biological protection gloves as personal protective equipment (PPE), the factors that influence its use, and the profile of workers exposed to occupational biological agents in Spanish companies in the health sector, farms, meat industry, waste treatment plants, food industry and veterinary centers. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study involving 590 Spanish workers from 51 companies. We developed a 34-item questionnaire to assess workers’ risk perception related to exposure to biological agents in their workplaces. Among the questions, three were designed to find the degree of use of key protective equipment in sectors with biological agent exposure: protective gloves, goggles or face shields, and respirators. We performed various statistical analyses, including Cronbach’s alpha, frequency of endorsement, Content Validity Ratio (CVR) using Lawshe’s method, Varimax rotation, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO), and Bartlett’s sphericity test, to assess the internal consistency and reliability of the questionnaire. Additionally, we employed a CHAID segmentation analysis, using workers’ responses regarding their attitude toward glove usage as PPE for protection against biological risks, with demographic variables as independent factors. RESULTS: The CHAID analysis yielded a segmentation diagram, revealing five distinct groups or profiles of workers based on their use of protective gloves. CONCLUSION: Our study, through CHAID analysis, highlights that workers tend to use protective gloves more frequently when there is an internal Health and Safety department within the company.
Applications of 3D printing in physical geography education and urban visualization
Authors: Oswald Claire , Rinner Claus , Robinson Alexis 
Published: February 2025

<p>Through decreasing hardware costs and novel areas of application, three-dimensional (3D) printing has become exceedingly popular in recent years. Starting with a project focused on public education about urban hydrology, we explored the use of 3D-printed landscape models in a number of regional applications. We also experimented with the use of 3D-printed city models to engage users through urban visualization. Our goal was to examine the role of GIS in processing geospatial data for 3D printing and to explore novel applications in physical and urban geography education and outreach. Following a brief review of related literature, this article outlines data sources for digital elevation models, boundary datasets, and building footprints with height information and the processes used to transform these into 3D-printable data files. We then describe applications focused on urban watersheds and landforms in the area of Toronto, Canada, and illustrate city models for neighbourhoods of Toronto. We found that the 3D models were favourably received by diverse types of users, from hydrology experts to environmental studies students to the general public. The overwhelmingly positive feedback generated by this project suggests that 3D-printed landscape and city models are a worthwhile strategy for improving physical and urban geography education and outreach. </p>
The Influence of Characteristics Individual’s Investor on Financial Investment Decision of Young Generation
Authors: Sari Ayula Candra Dewi Mulia , Husodo Zaäfri Ananto 
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine influence of individual investor characteristics, including financial literacy, overconfidence bias, herding behavior, risk tolerance and demographic factors on the financial asset investment decisions of young generation. This study used purposive sampling, with sample consisting of capital market investors within age range of gen Y and gen Z and location of domiciles in five major cities on Java. Primary data were collected through an online questionnaire, with a total of 195 investors. Hypotesis testing was conducted using binary logistic regression model and processed with STATA-17. Result of the study indicate that overconfidence bias, herding behavior, risk tolerance and gender influence financial investment decisions of young generation. But financial literacy, income and age do not have a significat effect on investment decision of young generation.
Superficial corneal foreign body (FB) removal with magnifying loupe versus slit lamp and the effect of patching versus without patching-A comparative study
Authors: Chowdhury Md  Shaheen Reza , Salek Md  Abdul , Islam Nazrul 
Published: February 2025

Purpose To observe the outcome of superficial corneal foreign body removal with Slit lamp & Magnifying Loupe, effect of healing and pain relief with or without patching.
Methods A prospective random study was conducted at Dhaka National Medical College from 01 January- 2012 to 31st December-2014. 200 eye of 150 patients who presented with superficial corneal FB in Ophthalmology department were studied. Inclusion criteria includes only superficial corneal FB. Exclusion criteria were conjunctival foreign body, Intraocular foreign body, patients below 10 yrs age. Verbal consent was obtained.
Observation parameters included Superficial corneal foreign body removal with slit lamp 100(50%) and by magnifying loupe 100(50%) and using 26g hypodermic needles. All foreign bodies removed under topical anesthesia. Half of the patients were provided with eye patch and half without patch.
Result Male were 144 (96%) and rest female. 120 (80%) of the patients are 15-40 years. Rust mark remain 20(10%) eyes with loupe removal. Two cases developed dimness of vision due to corneal scar. Time of resolution was 5.35±1.52 days. Three patients developed infectious keratitis. Most patients 96(64%) attempted to remove FBS by themselves. Scar marks were more in self removal as wel as loupe removal group. Healing time was same in both types but pain relives was more in with patching. Patching was more effective in abrasion of more than 10 mm size. Patch causes loss of binocular vision temporarily but fill better then without patch.
Conclusion Slit lamp removal is better in case of metallic FB, since the rust can be removed meticulously. Post removal patch and without patch had same effect on healing but pain relief was better with patching.
J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2015; 21 (02): 51-54
Estimation of Frequencies of Different 'Form's of Illustration in Two Developmental Anatomy Textbooks Commonly Recommended to the Medical Undergraduates of Bangladesh
Authors: Uddin Md Mesbah , Shamim Khondkar Manzare 
Published: February 2025

Context: Medical education has entered a new era at all levels. Innovations are being in introduced in teaching-learning methods and tools. Developmental Anatomy is an intensely visual subject for many medical students, as they must conceptualise a series of complex developmental events that occur over a period of time. Effective teaching materials are not found in most of the institutions. The illustrations can be used as a handy tool to understand the complex developmental events and mechanisms.
Objectives: To analyse the presentation of illustrations in two Developmental Anatomy textbooks commonly recommended to the medical undergraduates of Bangladesh in order to determine the frequencies of different 'form's of illustration.
Design, place and period of the study: The present study was a descriptive observational study involving quantitative analyses. It was carried out in the Department of Anatomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, between January 2008 to December 2008.
Materials and methods: Two most commonly recommended textbooks to the medical undergraduates of Bangladesh were selected for analysing their presentation of illustrations. Six 'form's of illustration (diagram, photograph, photomicrgraph, scanning electron microgaph, diagnostic image and others) based on how they have been created and how they look like were identified. The frequency of each 'form' was also determined.
Results: The mean frequency of a specific 'form' of illustration is the highest for 'diagram' (87.35 ±7.83)%, and the lowest for 'scanning electron micrograph' (1.32 ± 1.87)%.
Conclusions: Incorporating the findings of the present study with the modern ideas and trends in teaching-learning of Developmental Anatomy and Genetics, suggestions could be formulated on improving the methods of teaching-learning of Developmental Anatomy and Genetics in Bangladesh
J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2016; 22 (02): 41-46
Use of Carbetocin versus Oxytocin for the Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage following Caesarean section in Dhaka National Medical College Hospital- An Interventional comparative study
Authors: Kobra Khodeza Tul , Begum Nasima , Arzu Jahanara 
Published: February 2025

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide. It is a preventable event in abdominal and vaginal deliveries. Preventive measures include prophylactic drug use to aid uterine contraction after delivery, thus avoiding severe blood loss and reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. Carbetocin is a synthetic analogue of oxytocin with a half-life approximately 4-10 times longer than that reported for oxytocin. It combines the safety and tolerability profile of oxytocin with the sustained uterotonic activity of injectable ergot alkaloids.
Objectives: The objective was to compare the effectiveness of carbetocin and oxytocin when administered after uncomplicated cesarean section (CS) for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage.
Study Design: This is a prospective randomized controlled study comparing the use of carbetocin and oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage following caesarean section of patients admitted at Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital (DNMIH) from January 2014 to December 2014.
Materials and Methods: A total of 240 patients undergoing caesarean section were randomized to carbetocin (N=120) and oxytocin (N=120) for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage and analyzed by intention to treat. Women in the carbetocin group (Group A) received a IV bolus of 100μg carbetocin and women in the oxytocin (control) group (Group B) received a IV bolus of 10 IU oxytocin. Baseline demographic and obstetric profile, indications for CS, estimated blood loss, hemoglobin, need for uterine massage, additional uterotonics, uterine tone and involution were compared immediate post-operative and 2 hours after.
Results: Baseline profiles were similar between the two groups. Post-operatively, hemoglobin levels in the carbetocin group were statistically significant and were associated with lesser need for additional uterotonic agents, uterine massage and a well contracted uterus immediate post-operative and 2 hours thereafter. The estimated blood loss was significantly lower in the carbetocin group and blood transfusion required more in oxytocin group however, the two groups did not significantly differ in terms of post-operative blood pressure.
Conclusion: Carbetocin as an uterotonic agent is an acceptable alternative for the prevention of postpartum bleeding in cesarean section. A cost-benefit analysis is mandated.
J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2017; 23 (01): 40-46