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Analysis Protecting The Health Workers From The Transmission Of Tuberculosis At Teaching Hospital: A Review Of Policy And Practice, Arifah Alfiyyah, Robiana Modjo, Adang Bachtiar

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

The Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant threat, especially to healthcare workers exposed by the infected patients in hospitals. Hospital staff with latent TB are at risk of developing active TB. To mitigate this risk, enhancing hospitals through infection prevention and control (IPC) measures is essential. This study aimed to identify policies and practices related to TB prevention, particularly in a teaching hospital where healthcare workers, including medical students, need protection. The research was conducted at a teaching hospital in Depok, West Java, from January to February 2024. The research took place at a teaching hospital in Depok, West Java, from …

Burlington, Vt Petition

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.

Relationship Between Demographic Factors And Prevalence Of Cannabis Use Disorder Among Adults Holding A Medical Marijuana Card In A Rural Community, Maria Isabel Peña Kumpf

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite the widespread use of cannabis and the prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in Ohio, information was limited on the effectiveness of medical marijuana and CUD treatment success, particularly within specific populations and counties. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the prevalence of CUD among adults from rural communities who had received medical marijuana cards for chronic conditions. The study examined the demographic factors of age, gender, and education level as independent variables influencing the development of CUD in this population. The biopsychosocial theory model provided the framework for the study. Data was collected through structured …

Quarterly Report - 1st Quarter, July 1 - September 30, 2024, Etsu Foundation, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Foundation Quarterly Reports

No abstract provided.

Chimes: September 30, 2024, Calvin College

Chimes

Calvin's Wayfinder program provides access to continuing education in the humanities by Ethan Meyers

Music Department Expands Programming by Maya Oeverman

Class of 2028 leans in to the tradition of pranks on campus by Sarah Sparling

YoungLife Culture at Calvin by Graham Kort

Calvin Women's Soccer embraces "underdog" role while taking on top ten teams by Dillion Baumchen

Vienna Teng's Comeback Tour at Calvin by Natasha Jayaputra

Sleep: Why we need it, and why we don't often get it by Graham Kort

Cmsi Translations #7: Guarantee Of Strategic Security: Expert Discusses China’S Strategic Nuclear Submarines Achieving Continuous Duty, Chi Guocang

CMSI Translations

In April of this year, the U.S. Department of Defense released a China military power report, which stated that the Chinese Navy currently has at least six Type 094 ballistic missile nuclear submarines, and has the capability for at least one of them to be on continuous readiness duty. It also said that this is the first time it has been possible for the Chinese Navy to permanently maintain at least one strategic missile nuclear submarine at sea to perform strategic duty tasks. So, what is “continuous readiness duty” (quatianhou zhanbei zhiban), how can it be achieved, and why did …

Prospective Trial Of Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using 3d-Printed Triangular Titanium Implants: 5-Year Follow-Up, Vikas Patel, S. Craig Meyer, Don Kovalsky, Harry Lockstadt, Jim Farris, Robert Limoni, Abhineet Chowdhary, Philip Yuan, Casey Langel, Andy Kranenburg, Gabriel Tender

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Study Design. Prospective, multicenter, single arm study with 5-year follow up Objective. To report long-term (5-year) safety, effectiveness, and radiographic outcomes after sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion (SIJF) with 3D-printed triangular titanium implants (TTI) and compare them with solid titanium plasma spray coated implants Summary of Background Data. A large literature base supports minimally invasive SIJF with TTI for chronic SIJ dysfunction. Methods. SIJF with TTI was performed in 51 subjects and scheduled follow-up occurred at 3, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months. Postoperative visits included quality of life questionnaires and functional tests. A high-resolution CT scan was performed at either …

The Effect Of Verbal Harassment On The Psychological Factor Among Female Students Of The Sports Sciences College At The University Of Jordan, Anas Mohammed Khair

Modern Sport

The study aimed to identify the impact of verbal harassment on the psychological state of female students at Sports Sciences College at the University of Jordan. The researcher used a descriptive approach suitable for the nature of this study. The study population consisted of female undergraduate and postgraduate students at Sports Science College at the University of Jordan, totaling 754 students. A random sample of 92 students was selected, and a questionnaire prepared by the researcher was distributed among them. To process the questionnaire data, the researcher used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to obtain arithmetic means, …

Manufacturing An Innovative Device To Adjust The Distance Between Female Fencing Players' Feet, Rimah Muhammad Zuwayr, Fatimah Abed Malih, Jeki Haryanto

Modern Sport

In this research, the role of artificial intelligence and modern technology in the training process was discussed in a way that serves its goals and benefits from it through good outcomes, as employing technology in fencing training facilitates the training process for the coach and player and contributes to reducing the effort expended and the time spent. The study aimed to identify on the effect of the manufactured device in controlling the distance between the feet in the research sample, the experimental method was used by designing the experimental and control groups. The research sample consisted of female fencing team …

The Effect Of Special Exercises Using The Soccer Wave Tool In Developing Some Basic Soccer Skills For Second-Year Middle School Students, Saif Anwar Daryoul, Al-Ameer Haider Hussein, Abdul-Hamza Abdul-Hadi Kadhim

Modern Sport

The importance of the research included that the ball in the game of soccer is not always stable at ground level, as it changes direction and at different heights, so it requires working on basic skills in various situations, and here came the importance of the wave tool in soccer (soccer wave), because it This characteristic is met during daily training, as well as providing many options for the players and the coach to develop the skills of middle school students. The research problem was identified in the weakness of the students’ skills (handling and suppression) in football, despite their …

The Effect Of Upper Iower-Style Exercises On Developing Some Physical Abilities And Complex Offensive Skills For Basketball Players Aged 17-18 Years, Fadhil Tariq Amin

Modern Sport

The advanced level of achievements achieved by developed countries, whether in individual or team sports, was not by chance, but rather came about through scientific studies and research programmed according to modern trends and paths, as well as the result of the effective use of the results of research and studies that have a fundamental role in Developing the athletic level and achieving the best achievements in various sports. Choosing the appropriate training method is one of the factors that is given great importance in sports training. One of these training methods is UPPER IOWER style exercises, which is a …

The Effect Of A Psychological-Counseling Program On Optimism And Motivation To Achieve Running (5000) Meters (Advance Category), Maysaa Hussein Matrud

Modern Sport

The research aimed to identify the level of optimism among 5000-meter runners (advanced category), identify the level of motivation for achievement among 5000-meter runners (advanced category), prepare a psychological-guidance program for optimism and motivation for achievement, and identify the impact of the psychological-guidance program. For optimism and motivation to achieve in running (5000) meters (advanced category), the researcher chose the experimental method in the style of the two equal groups (experimental and control), and the researcher identified the research community as Iraqi club players participating in the Iraqi Club Championship (2023) in the (5000) meters event (advanced category) numbering (12) …

The Effect Of Some Special Exercises For The Explosive Ability Of The Distinct Leg, Which Is Developing The Accuracy Of Performing The Pressing Skill In Football Tennis, Zahraa Ahmed Breesim, Sahar Hurr Majeed

Modern Sport

The importance of the research came from using special exercises in learning the pressing skill for football tennis, the level of performance of some physical abilities and defensive rules for the research sample. The problem of the research lies in knowing the effect of special exercises in learning the skill of pressing football tennis because of the working muscles during the performance stage and because of the lack of use of modern training aids and tools in learning. After the two researchers redownloaded the sources and references, it was proven that there is a problem in the skill of pressing …

Intouch Week Of September 30, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Celebrates Visionary Public Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
• NYMC.edu Gets a Makeover
• TCDM Expands to New Mexico
• NYMC Places Fourth in the 2024 American Heart Association Westchester Heart Walk
• Together in Wellness: An Immersive Experience for Mind, Body, and Community
• Chavi Eve Karkowsky, M.D., Shares Powerful Stories and Insights on High-Risk Pregnancy During Community Book Discussion
• Students, Staff, and Faculty Find Relief at Pet the Stress Away Event
• 10 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
• Study Highlights Racial Inequities in Foster Care Placement Following Non-Accidental Trauma

High Fat, High Sucrose Diet Promotes Increased Expression Of Ace2 Receptor In The Siv-Infected Host: Implications For Sars-Cov-2 Infection, Elizabeth C. Delery, Danielle E. Levitt, Angela M. Amedee, Patricia E. Molina, Liz Simon

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Introduction: People with pre-existing conditions, including metabolic comorbidities, are at greater risk for complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection and expression of machinery required for viral entry into host cells may be a contributing factor. This study tested the hypothesis that high fat, high sucrose diet (HFSD) and alcohol use increase expression of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) in tissues isolated from simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infected macaques, the most clinically relevant model for the study of HIV. Methods: Biospecimens obtained from a longitudinal study of SIV-infected, antiretroviral therapy (ART)-treated female rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) …

Re: August 2024 Berkeley Pit Migratory Waterfowl Protection Monthly Report, Mark Thompson, Loren Burmeister

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Estimation Of Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors, And Public Health Significance In District Dera Ismail Khan, Arsalan Khan, Akhtar Ali, Umm E. Aimen, Wasim Ullah, Imtiaz Khan, Qamar Ullah, Baqir Hussain, Muneeb Ur Rahman

Journal of Bioresource Management

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is zoonotic disease of global concern, affecting both animal and human populations. To estimate the prevalence of bovine TB in District Dera Ismail Khan and identify associated risk factors. A total of 138 cattle from different herds were included in the survey, and diagnostic tests, including the tuberculin skin test and Ziehl Neelsen stain, were employed. The results revealed a high prevalence of bovine TB, with an estimated prevalence of 10.87 % in the study area. Prevalence analysis based on tehsils revealed varying rates: 6.66 % in Dera Ismail Khan, 11.11 % in Kulachi, and 14.81 % …

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

A Novel Approach To Evaluate Seatbelt Non-Compliance Of Drivers In New Jersey, Md Arifuzzaman Nayeem

Theses and Dissertations

This study intends to investigate the non-compliant behavior of drivers with seatbelt use in New Jersey. By examining various factors such as temporal and roadway characteristics, this study seeks to identify the underlying causes of this seatbelt non-compliance behavior. To overcome the limitations of traditional methods like cross-sectional data collection, a novel approach known as moving vehicle method was employed. To gain further insights, hypothesis tests were performed across the entire dataset to pinpoint significant temporal, roadway, and geometric factors contributing to non-compliant behaviors. In the subsequent step, the association of other risky behaviors like speeding and distracted driving with …

Early Intervention System Contextual Factors Contributing To Treatment Attendance And Clinical Outcomes, Anthony Eldridge

Theses and Dissertations

Early Intervention Programs (EI) are an established method of addressing and treating earlier childhood developmental problems that involves a system of complex processes which families must navigate to secure and maintain care. Extensive wait times and multiple service providers burdensome caregivers which may impact treatment engagement. Telehealth offers some clinical utility for improving EI service provision. However, little is known how system contextual factors predict a child’s Part B Eligibility and level of engagement with treatment. The primary aim of this study is to describe the effect that wait time, number of service providers, number of treatment services, and treatment …

Enhancing Recovery: Surgical Techniques And Rehabilitation Strategies After Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty, Alberto Di Martino, Christopher Keating, Micahel J. Butsick, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Louis N. Hunter, Cesare Faldini

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgical procedure for hip joint pathologies, with the direct anterior approach (DAA) gaining popularity due to potential benefits in postoperative recovery. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of rehabilitation strategies following DAA THA, focusing on surgical techniques, postoperative care, and outcomes. The evolution of the DAA to THA is discussed, highlighting historical advancements and comparisons with other surgical approaches. Surgical techniques and considerations specific to the DAA are detailed, including outcomes and complications compared to alternative approaches. The role of the surgical technique in influencing postoperative rehabilitation is explored, emphasizing the …

The Effect Of The High Repetitions Method On Developing Strength Endurance In The Arms And Some Basic Wheelchair Basketball Skills For Youth, Zuhair Salim Abdul-Razzaq

Modern Sport

The importance of the research is evident in raising the level of muscular strength endurance in the arms for wheelchair basketball players for the purpose of achieving better results in the match by providing the important and basic physical requirement for this game, in addition to delivering scientific information to basketball coaches about the method of high-repetition training and its role in developing muscular strength endurance. And offensive skill performance in wheelchair basketball. The most important objectives of the research were: identifying the effect of the high-repetition method on developing strength endurance in the arms and some basic wheelchair basketball …

The Relationship Of Some Motor Abilities To The Accuracy Of Performing The Preparation Skill In Football Tennis For Juniors (13-15 Years Old), Mays Gumar Abid Aoun, Aseel Jalil Katea

Modern Sport

This study aims to identify the relationship of some motor abilities (agility, flexibility, and speed of motor response) to the accuracy of the preparation skill performance among junior Football Tennis players. The two researchers used the descriptive, correlational approach because it suits the nature of the research and its problem. The research population included (30) players from the Basra Future Football Tennis Academy. The sample was chosen randomly from the original population and numbered (10). The two researchers concluded that there is a strong, positive relationship between motor abilities (agility and flexibility) and speed of motor response. Accurately performing the …

The Impact Of Exercises Using Different Resistances On Developing The Explosive Power Of The Arms, Some Kinematic Aspects, And The Performance In The 50-Meter Freestyle Swimming Event, Tabark Mohammed Salman

Modern Sport

This research aims to design exercises using different resistances for 50-meter freestyle swimmers and to investigate the impact of these exercises on arm explosive power, momentum transfer between body parts, motion fluidity, and the 50-meter freestyle swimming performance. The experimental method was adopted, involving both an experimental and a control group, with a sample of 11 swimmers deliberately selected using a comprehensive survey method (100%) from the Iraqi national junior swimming team, specializing in the 50-meter freestyle, and actively training for the 2023-2024 season. The participants, aged 15-17 years, were then divided into experimental and control groups. After determining the …

Unconditional Cash Transfer Policy As An Effort To Prevent Stunting: A Study On Jember, East Java, Allen Pranata Putra, Sri Juni Woro Astuti, Kabiru Hannafi Ibrahim

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study evaluates the impact of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) policy in preventing stunting in Jember, East Java. Stunting, a result of chronic malnutrition, remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, with Jember exhibiting higher prevalence rates than the national average. The UCT policy aims to improve the welfare of low-income families by providing direct financial assistance, allowing them to meet basic needs, including nutrition. This research utilizes a qualitative approach through case studies and interviews with relevant stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of UCT in enhancing children's nutrition and health. The findings indicate that while UCT has …

Comparative Analysis In The Effectiveness Of Real Vs. Virtual Labs In Enhancing Students’ Conceptual Understanding Of Archimedes’ Principle, Judeanto Edy, Sutopo Sutopo, Edi Supriana

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of virtual laboratories compared to real laboratories in improving students’ conceptual understanding of Archimedes’ principle. A quantitative approach was employed using a pretest-posttest design. The measurement instrument used in this study was a concept mastery test, consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions. Data were analyzed using an independent sample T-test. The research involved students from two XI IPA classes, each consisting of 33 students. The findings indicated that both virtual and real laboratories in the learning process could enhance students’ conceptual understanding. The study concluded that there was no significant difference between the virtual …

New Hampshire's Well Educated, Underpaid Child Care Workforce, Rebecca Glauber, Jess Carson

Carsey Publications

In this primer, authors Rebecca Glauber and Jess Carson discuss New Hampshire’s child care workforce. They report that New Hampshire child care workers are more likely than other workers to have at least some college experience, but they earn far less. Annual earnings among full-time child care workers are just $32,310, about half those of other workers in the state. Although child care and early educators express high job satisfaction, the field is subject to turnover and short staffing as workers seek opportunities that better match their education and the cost of living in New Hampshire. They conclude that continued …

Designing A Best Possible Caregiver History To Facilitate Disposition Planning For Older Adults In Emergency Departments, Karen De Sola-Smith, Matthew Growdon, Anita N. Chary, Jennifer D. Portz, Kenneth Lam

Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Introduction and Background

Detailed information about caregivers is crucial for planning disposition from emergency departments (EDs), but it is unclear what specific information is useful for ED clinicians and how that information should be presented.

Methods

We used a Design Thinking approach to develop a standardized format—which we call a “Best Possible Caregiver History” (BPCH)—for displaying useful caregiver information to ED clinicians. The key steps of this approach are needfinding, followed by iterative cycles of ideation, rapid prototyping, and testing. For needfinding, we used semi-structured interviews of four ED clinicians on current practices for discovering and documenting caregiver information. For …

The Echo: September 30, 2024, Taylor University

2024-2025 (Volume 112)

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Citrus Sinensis And Musa Textilia Consumption On Lactic Acid Levels And Muscle Tension In Fish Auction Workers, Bina Kurniawan, Mohammad Zen Rahfiludin, Yuliani Setyaningsih, Nurjazuli Nurjazuli

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Potassium deficiency is known to induce muscle fatigue, necessitating the inclusion of potassium-rich foods, such as orange (Citrus sinensis) and banana (Musa textilia) in diet. Previous studies have shown that consuming 150 g and 300 g of banana is effective in preventing muscle fatigue, with orange containing 237.4 mg of potassium per 300 ml. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between lactic acid concentration and muscle tension reduction in fish auction workers after the administration of orange and banana. The study procedures were carried out with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test group design, and …