scholarly journals Synthesis and Validation of a Weatherproof Nursery Design That Eliminates Tropical Evening-Fever Syndrome in Neonates

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hippolite O. Amadi ◽  
Lawal I. Mohammed ◽  
Mohammed B. Kawuwa ◽  
Abdulquddus Oyedokun ◽  
Hajjah Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Peak Temperature ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Tropical Countries ◽  
Hot Days ◽  
Control Ward ◽  
Sunlight Intensity

Neonatal thermal stabilisation can become challenging when uncontrollable factors result in excessive body temperature. Hyperthermia can rapidly slow down baby’s progress and response to treatment. High sunlight intensity in tropical countries such as Nigeria manifests in incessant high neonatal temperatures towards early evenings. The ugly consequences of this neonatal evening-fever syndrome (EFS) can only be eradicated by the development of a controlled weatherproof nursery environment. Two laboratories and a ‘control ward’ were applied. Lab-2 was a renovation of an existing room in a manner that could correct an existing nursery. Lab-1 was an entirely new building idea. The laboratories were assessed based on comparative ability to maintain environmental coolness and neonatal thermal stability during hot days. Data collection continued for 12 full calendar months. On average, at evaluated out-wind peak temperature of 43°C (range: 41°C–46°C), the control-ward peak was at 39°C, Lab-2 peak at 36°C, and Lab-1 peak at 33°C. All incubators in the control overheated during the hot periods but there was no overheating in Lab-1. Forty-four (86%) of sampled babies were fever-quenched by water sponging 131 times in the control whilst only one baby received same treatment in Lab-1. Nursery designs patterned after Lab-1 can significantly reduce EFS-induced neonatal morbidity.

scholarly journals KEBIASAAN HYGIENE REMAJA MELAKUKAN PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT SKABIES DI PESANTREN AL FAJAR KECAMATAN RUMBAI PEKANBARU

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
Tri Siwi KN ◽  
Wiwik Norlita
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Tropical Countries ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Good Hygiene

Scabies is a common skin disease in tropical countries that are endemic. Scabies prevalence worldwide is reported to be about 300 million cases of year. Indonesia has a prevalence of scabies in 2016 of 4.60-12.9 percent. Based on reports from policlinic pesantren Darel Hikmah Pekanbaru, many santri who experience scabies disease in recent years. In 2009 there were 98 cases and in 2010 it increased to 115 cases. Al Fajar Orphanage is one of the communities that are vulnerable to the incidence of scabies diseases. In the last two years there have been 9 cases of skabies in the santri in the orphanage. This study aims to find out how the habit of teenage hygiene to prevent scabies at Al-Fajar Orphanage Muara Fajar Village, Rumbai District. This research use descriptive with junlah sampel 30 responden. Methods of data collection using questionnaires and. The results of the questionnaire showed that most adolescents had poor hygiene habits of 17 respondents (56.7 percent) with mean <12 and adolescents with good hygiene habits of 13 respondents (43.33 percent) with mean ≥ 12. Based on this research, it can be concluded that the habit of teenage hygiene in preventing scabies disease is still very need to be improved and require more intensive attention from pesantren teacher so that it can reduce the incidence of scabies disease in Al Fajar orphanage.

scholarly journals A Harness and Computer System to Facilitate Automated Body Temperature Data Collection in Heat-Stressed Broilers

1994 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 817-824
Author(s):  
B.L. LILJEQUIST ◽  
B.M. JACOBSON ◽  
T.P. KEELEY ◽  
R.D. CURRIN ◽  
S.L. PARDUE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Computer System ◽  
Temperature Data

Problems and Pitfalls in Community-Based Outcomes Research

1997 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 662-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven F. Isenberg ◽  
Richard M. Rosenfeld ◽  
Jay F. Piccirillo
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Outcomes Research ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
External Otitis ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Patient Questionnaire ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility of multisite community-based outcomes research. DESIGN: Prospective observational study of variations in treating acute external otitis by otolaryngologists and primary care practitioners. SETTING: Community-based independent otolaryngology practices. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with external otitis treated by otolaryngologists in Project Solo, a nonprofit, grassroots organization of independent physicians united for quality, patient advocacy, and cost containment. METHODS: Confidential (bar-coded), disease-specific outcomes questionnaires completed by patients (12 items) and by participating physicians (15 items). Response to treatment was measured with a follow-up patient questionnaire (3 items). RESULTS: Nine patients were recruited from 5 of 29 enrolled otolaryngologists. Primary care practitioners were more likely to prescribe oral antimicrobials than otolaryngologists (100% vs. 44%, p = 0.03), but less likely to insert a wick in the external auditory canal (11 % vs. 78%, p = 0.02). Poor recruitment was caused by an overly long and complex survey, data collection at multiple time points, lack of time during office hours, cumbersome data collection requirements, inadequate ongoing communication, and a lack of enthusiasm for the project. CONCLUSIONS: Future efforts at implementing a multisite outcomes study will require shorter questionnaires, smoother integration of the survey process with regular office flow, simplified procedures for data exchange, frequent communication with data collection sites, and motivational programs for participating physicians and their office staff.

scholarly journals Increased cave use by butterflies and moths: a response to climate warming?

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Otto Moog ◽  
◽  
Erhard Christian ◽  
Rudolf Eis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Climate Warming ◽  
Warm Season ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Behavioral Reaction ◽  
Hot Days ◽  
Maximum Temperatures ◽  
Cave Use ◽  
Euplagia Quadripunctaria ◽  
Rock Shelters

Between 2015 and 2019, the list of Lepidoptera from “cave” habitats (i.e., proper caves, rock shelters and artificial subterranean structures) in Austria grew from 17 to 62 species, although the effort of data collection remained nearly constant from the late 1970s onwards. The newly recorded moths and butterflies were resting in caves during daytime in the the warm season, three species were also overwintering there. We observed Catocala elocata at 28 cave inspections, followed by Mormo maura (18), Catocala nupta (7), Peribatodes rhomboidaria, and Euplagia quadripunctaria (6). More than half of the species have been repeatedly observed in caves in Austria or abroad, so their relationship with such sites is apparently not completely random. Since the increase of records in Austria coincided with a considerable rise in the annual number of hot days (maximum temperatures ≥30°C) from 2015 onwards, we interpret the growing inclination of certain Lepidoptera towards daytime sheltering in caves as a behavioral reaction to climate warming.

scholarly journals DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AUTOMATIC PORTABLE DISINFECTANT BUTTON TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Akbar Sujiwa ◽  
Irwan Puji Raharjo
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
Ultrasonic Sensors ◽  
The World ◽  
Arduino Uno ◽  
Temperature Test ◽  
Design And Construction

The Covid-19 virus is currently rampant in the world, especially in Indonesia, the spread of the Covid-19 virus is getting faster and wider. Even the spike in cases was unpredictable. Since entering Indonesia last March. In an effort to prevent it, almost every area carries out a body temperature test and sprays disinfectants on people who enter the area. This study aims to produce an automatic disinfectant sprayer and test its effectiveness. The method used is the data collection analysis method by testing the product. This tool uses ultrasonic sensors as object detectors, MLX 90614 sensors as temperature readers and Arduino Uno R3 as controllers. The output uses a Relay module that is connected to a Water Pump that sprays disinfectant liquid through a spray mist. This tool is effective in its manufacture and is able to detect objects in the area of ​​​​the disinfectant booth. The results of the study found that the level of accuracy of the MLX 90614 sensor which was calibrated with the Thermogan measuring instrument had an accuracy of reading the temperature of 98.8% with a difference of 1.16%.

Impregnation of silver in zeolite–chitosan composite: thermal stability and sterility study

Clay Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrina Lois M. Taaca ◽  
Eleanor M. Olegario ◽  
Magdaleno R. Vasquez
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Natural Zeolites ◽  
Minimal Growth ◽  
Chitosan Matrix ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Human Body Temperature

AbstractThe solvent-casting method was used to synthesize a silver–zeolite–chitosan (AgZ-Ch) composite from Philippine natural zeolites. X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet–visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, optical emission spectroscopy (OES), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermogravimetry (DTG) were used to investigate the different properties of the composite before and after plasma treatment. The major phase of the zeolite is Na-clinoptilolite with trace amounts of mordenite, feldspar and quartz. UV-Vis and OES analyses confirmed the presence of Ag and zeolite on the chitosan matrix. The decrease in the transmittance signal at 290 nm and the emission spectra of the discharge showed the presence of Ag I, Al I and Si I signals at 705–852 nm. The TGA and DTG curves revealed the thermal stability of the natural zeolites after ion exchange and after incorporation in the chitosan matrix, where the onset of degradation was observed to occur above ~37°C, the human body temperature. Bacterial count showed minimal growth of colonies on all samples, both pristine and plasma-treated, suggesting that the surface of the composites does not influence bacterial habitation. The fabricated composites meet the minimum requirements for biomedical application such as thermal stability with respect to the average human body temperature and absence of bacteria.

Thermal Behaviour of Hardwood and Softwood Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 905 ◽  
pp. 220-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kee Kong Wong ◽  
Nirdosha Gamage ◽  
Sujeeva Setunge ◽  
Muthu Pannirselvam
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Behaviour ◽  
Peak Temperature ◽  
Fire Retardancy ◽  
Wood Resin ◽  
Commercial Grade ◽  
Char Formation ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

In the present study, the thermongravimetric analysis (TGA) of laboratory hardwood and softwood particleboard was studied. The TGA showed that both hardwood and softwood have similar thermal behaviour at the same peak temperature. However, softwood is concluded to have higher fire retardancy as more char formation happened in softwood. A further study was carried out to compare the thermal behaviour of laboratory manufactured boards with the commercial grade boards. Superior thermal stability of commercial particleboard had confirmed its effective crosslinking and wood-resin adhesion.

scholarly journals Prognostic factors and outcomes of COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia: multi-center cohort study protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saro Abdella ◽  
Masresha Tessema ◽  
Geremew Tasew ◽  
Atkure Defar ◽  
Asefa Deressa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and became pandemic after emerging in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Several studies have been conducted to understand the key features of COVID-19 and its public health impact. However, the prognostic factors of COVID-19 are not well studied in the African setting. In this study, we aim to determine the epidemiological and clinical features of COVID-19 cases, immunological and virological courses, interaction with nutritional status, and response to treatment for COVID-19 patients in Ethiopia. Methods A multi-center cohort study design will be performed. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection admitted to selected treatment centers will be enrolled irrespective of their symptoms and followed-up for 12 months. Baseline epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and imaging data will be collected from treatment records, interviews, physical measurements, and biological samples. Follow-up data collection involves treatment and prognostic outcomes to be measured using different biomarkers and clinical parameters. Data collection will be done electronically using the Open Data Kit (ODK) software package and then exported to STATA/SPSS for analysis. Both descriptive and multivariable analyses will be performed to assess the independent determinants of the treatment outcome and prognosis to generate relevant information for informed prevention and case management. The primary outcomes of this study are death/survival and viral shedding. Secondary outcomes include epidemiological characteristics, clinical features, genetic frequency shifts (genotypic variations), and nutritional status. Discussion This is the first large prospective cohort study of patients in hospitals with COVID-19 in Ethiopia. The results will enable us to better understand the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Africa. This study will also provide useful information for effective public health measures and future pandemic preparedness and in response to outbreaks. It will also support policymakers in managing the epidemic based on scientific evidence. Trial Registration: The Protocol prospectively registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04584424) on 30 October, 2020.

scholarly journals The Application of Accelerated Learning Method Assisted by a Media Playing Card to Improve Learning Outcomes and Interesting Learning in Science Students of SMP Negeri 1 Barru

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-290
Author(s):  
Nur Amaliah Akhmad ◽  
Syahruni Karim
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Accelerated Learning ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Interesting Learning

The purpose of this study to see an increase in science learning outcomes and student learning interest after being taught using the accelerated learning method assisted by media playing quartet cards. This type of research is quantitative with data collection using Quasi-experiments with models Pretest-Postest Nonequivalent-Group Design. The population in this study is the eighth-grade students of state junior high school Negeri 1 Barru  academic year 2018/2019. Sampling was done by purposive sampling with consideration of looking at 2 classes with the lowest score of daily test results in the previous material. Students in both classes almost have relatively similar test results. Data collection is taken through direct observation, learning outcomes tests, questionnaires, teacher interviews. After data collection was carried out using the pretest and posttest tests, data was obtained that there were differences in the increase in learning outcomes between the 2 classes. And the interest in learning in these two classes has a fairly good score in line with the good response to treatment that was tested on the experimental class.Keywords: Accelerated Learning; Quarted  Card Media, Science LearningTujuan dari penelitian ini untuk melihat peningkatan hasil belajar IPA dan minat belajar siswa setelah diajarkan menggunakan metode Accelerated learning berbantuan media bermain kartu kuartet. Jenis penelitian  ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pengambilan data menggunakan Quasi eksperimen dengan model Pretest- Postest Nonequivalent-Group Design. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Barru tahun ajaran 2018/2019. Pengambilan sampel secara purposive sampling dengan pertimbangan melihat 2 kelas dengan nilai terendah hasil ulangan harian dimateri sebelumnya. Siswa di kedua kelas hampir memiliki nilai hasil ujian yang relatif sama  Pengumpulan data yang diambil melalui observasi langsung, tes hasil belajar, angket, wawancara guru. Setelah diakukan pengambilan data dengan tes pretest dan postest maka diperoleh data bahwa terdapat perbedaan peningkatan hasil belajar antara 2 kelas. Serta minat belajar di dua kelas ini memiliki skor yang cukup baik selaras dengan respon yang baik terhadap treatment yang diuji cobakan pada kelas eksperimen.Kata kunci: Accelerated Learning; Media Kartu Kuartet; Pembelajaran IPA

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