ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 14, 2022
Drug Reconciliation Program as a Patient Safety Initiative in a Specialty Hospital in the Southeastern Region of Brazil: A Study Protocol
Renan Gomes do Nascimento, Marlene Motcinski, Fernanda dos Santos Ferreira, Vanessa de Andrade Conceição, Danilo de Oliveira Cerqueira, Erica Regina Pereira Silva, Barbara Carrasqueiras Rodrigues, Maiara Ariana Macedo
Page no 277-284 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i06.003
A common problem observed in patient safety is the lack of accurate and complete information about medications in regular use during transfers of care between different health facilities. In view of this, medication reconciliation is postulated as a barrier to reducing medication discrepancies and consequently medication errors. This project aims to evaluate the implementation of safe clinical practices conducted by clinical pharmacists. To this end, we will conduct a standardized process to obtain the best possible medication history (BPMH); assessment of the patient's level of understanding of pre-admission therapy; quantification, classification and analysis of discrepancies of unintentional drugs at hospital admission; effect of interventions conducted by clinical pharmacists and impact on patient safety. This prospective, pilot, descriptive, interventional and single-center study will be carried out in the Clinical Pharmacy Department of a large hospital in the state of São Paulo. In order to standardize the process of data collection and reconciliation of prescription drugs, the interview with the patient will be carried out using an adapted and modified form. After collecting information in the structured interview, clinical pharmacists will identify, analyze and classify possible discrepancies. All unintentional discrepancies found without any clinical justification will be considered medication errors. Finally, the degree of impact of each drug discrepancy will be defined as: clinically insignificant; clinically significant; serious and life-threatening.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 14, 2022
A Systematic Review on Women’s Disaster Adaptation Strategies in Changing Climate
Kamrun Nahar, Dr. Nor Azlin Binti Tajuddin
Page no 257-269 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i06.003
Climate change has posed a serious threat to humanity, particularly to women, who are among the most vulnerable. Adaptation as a measure of disaster mitigation has received a lot of attention in the wake of climate change, but nearly all of it has disregarded women's contribution to disaster adaptation as a change agent. This research aims to review the available literature on women's adaptation methods in the face of climate-related disasters. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) technique was used to guide this research. With a thorough screening method, 19 articles out of 695 were selected utilizing two databases: Scopus and EBSCo discovery service. The findings are presented in a thematic way titled after the various adaption tactics employed by women across the world. The findings suggest that women have demonstrated their ability to use beneficial adaptation techniques in the face of several societal constraints, including reproductive responsibility. As a result of the findings, certain policy recommendations have been made, emphasizing the relevance of women's capacity building in disaster impact mitigation.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 14, 2022
Effects of Air Pollution on Respiratory System (Lungs) and Modern Techniques to Control Pollution
Aisha Saleem, Irum Naureen, Muhammad Kashif Aziz, Ifza Shahzadi, Zohaib Hassan, Naeem Raza, Farwa Butt
Page no 191-198 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i06.003
Air pollution is a significant health risk factor all over the world. A global study of diseases showed that air pollution is one of the top ten global health risk factors. Approximately 7 million people in the world and 40, 0000 people experience early death due to air pollution. The most common pollutants include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur dioxide. The two types of air pollution, indoor and ambient, both contribute to a host of cardiac and respiratory illnesses. General ambient air pollution, chiefly due to the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, may be responsible for increased rates of lung cancer. Exposure to excess levels of air pollution is significantly associated with a variety of acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory allergies, and lung cancer. The effects of air pollution disproportionately impact the extremes of the age distribution, perhaps due to altered immune responses. The presence of one or more contaminants in the atmosphere, such as dust, fumes, gases, gas, ‘fog’, odour or vapour in quantities or with characteristics, and of a duration that may be detrimental to human, animal or plant. Combustion-source air pollution contributes to the occurrence of lung cancer among the general population. By using modern techniques to control pollution Multi-vortex wet air scrubber’s technology, nano technology, recycle reuse techniques is very helpful to control pollution.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 14, 2022
The Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Environment and Health Concerns for Bangladesh
Md. Saddam Hossain, Yang Zhu Xi
Page no 247-256 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i06.002
These paper goals at identifying the environment and health risks for Bangladesh through the present Rohingya refugee crisis. There are exclusive published sources have been utilized in writing this literative paper. The authors of this paper argues that the Rohingya refugee crisis is creating a variety of disaster on surroundings and health a unified effort need to be made in fixing this difficulty into Bangladesh. The author further predicts that although the difficulty is restrained to Bangladesh at this moment, it will spread as a regional safety situation quickly if now not solved as early as possible. Finally, the authors anticipate that this paper will be advisable for in addition research on surroundings and fitness protection issues postured via the Rohingya refugee.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 14, 2022
The Impact of the Factors Affecting High Quality Human Resources Development of Nam Dinh Province in the Context of 4th Industrial Revolution
Co Huy Le
Page no 240-246 |
10.36348/sjhss.2022.v07i06.001
In the Decision approving the socio-economic development plan of Nam Dinh province for the period of 2021-2025 and the master plan for human resource development of Nam Dinh province for the period of 2021-2025, with orientation to 2030, it has been identified: For growthing and developing of stable and sustainable economics, ensuring high quality human resources for the private sector as well as ensuring the development of the province’s cadres and civil servants to carry out political tasks in the public sector in the 4th industrial revolution, the state management of the development of the province’s cadres and civil servants needs to be properly invested. The article presents the basic contents of the impact of the factors affecting high quality human resources development of Nam Dinh province in the context of 4 th industrial revolution to know The influencing factors and the degree of their impact on the development of high-quality human resources in Nam Dinh province in the context of the 4 th industrial revolution. This is an important basis for managers to take appropriate management measures on developing high quality human resources to meet the goals of modern and industrial-oriented socio-economic development.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: EDUCATION | June 14, 2022
The new Design of Innovation-Based Course Management in Education Unit Management Courses
Rambat Nur Sasongko, Zakaria, Sumarsih, Manap Somantri, Asti Putri Kartiwi
Page no 189-196 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i06.003
The Education Unit Management Course (EUM) is a compulsory subject in the Master of Education Administration (MEA) study program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FTTE), University of Bengkulu (Unib). This course has a study load of 3 credits (2-1). Lectures should combine theory and practice based on innovation. However, in its implementation it is only conventional (less instilling innovation behavior in students). This condition is not in accordance with the policy of the ministry of education. This study aims to design a new innovation-based lecture management in EUM courses. This research uses action research. The research subjects are EUM lecturers in the MEA, FTTE, and Unib study program. Data were collected using FGD, observation, and innovation test scales. Data were analyzed by descriptive analysis technique. The results showed that the new design for the management of innovation-based lectures in the EUM course was based on the vision and mission of the study program, the output of graduate competencies, the need for learning outcomes in accordance with the demands of the field, and the need for practice based on school innovation. This new design has a positive effect on increasing innovation behavior in students. The novelty of this research is that a new design for the management of EUM lectures based on innovation in a school setting can make a positive contribution to the improvement of innovation behavior.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 12, 2022
IoT and Its State of Art Applications: A Survey
Kiran Maraiya, Dr. Monika Tripathi
Page no 211-217 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i05.002
In today's information technology world, the Internet of Things is a popular notion. In the future, the Internet of Things will turn everyday things into intelligent virtual objects. The Internet of Things (IoT) aims to integrate everything in our environment together under a unified infrastructure, allowing us to not only control but also keep track of our surroundings. According to an analysis of IoT history, the number of IoT devices has increased in recent years and is expected to grow dramatically in the coming years, indicating that IoT will interact in every aspect of our lives. The applications of IoT vary from a small network like home automation to large networks like cloud-based industry applications. This paper revisits the some important historical events of Internet of Things from the beginning. Furthermore, Many State of Art applications of IoT are presented in this article. This research will be useful and helpful for future research in the field of IoT.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 12, 2022
Phytochemicals Screening and Nutritional Profile of Cnidosculus aconitflius Leaves collected in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
Yusuf, A. B, Abubakar, J, Lawal, A
Page no 85-89 |
10.36348/sijb.2022.v05i06.002
Plants materials contained some bio-active ingredients which help in treating of so many diseases and also provide vital components for human and animal nutrition. Preliminary phytochemical screening and some nutritional profile of Cnidoscolus aconitofolius leaves were investigated in this study. The dry leaves of Cnidoscolus aconitofolius were subjected to proximate, vitamins and mineral contents analysis. Furthermore, the samples were subjected to soxlet extraction using methanol and water of different polarities for qualitative phytochemical screening. The preliminary qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, steroids and absence of tannins respectively. Among the proximate composition carbohydrate was found to be high (65.54%), followed by crude fat (13.33%) and ash (12.08%), while moisture, proteins and crude fibre were 0.67%, 5.55% and 2.83 % respectively. The results showed that the sample contained 18.12mg/100g vitamin A and 15.20mg/100g vitamin C concentrations. The levels of some selected mineral elements of public health important are Potassium 378.62mg/100g, Sodium 82.02mg/100g, Phosphorus 5.73mg/100g, Magnesium 1.72mg/100g, Iron 1.02mg/100g, Calcium 1.02mg/100g, Copper 0.30mg/100g, Zinc 1.14mg/100g and Manganese with 0.08mg/100g respectively. This study revealed that the leaves of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius contained some phytochemicals constituents of medicinal importance. The nutritional compositions also showed an appreciable amount of vitamin A and C and some minerals elements. Therefore, the plant may be considered as a good source of macro and micro-nutrients of potential nutritional importance.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 12, 2022
Assessment of Inhibitive Drugs for Corrosion Inhibition Applications in Petrochemical Plants – A Review
Benjamin Ufuoma Oreko, Batet Samuel
Page no 201-210 |
10.36348/sjet.2022.v07i05.001
The world is paying more attention and trying to eliminate the use of substance that are toxic to human and the environment. The use of some organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors exhibit toxicity and research has been ongoing on the use of eco-friendly substitutes. Plant extract, dyes and drugs have shown good corrosion inhibitive capabilities and this work gives a summary of several works that have been done on the use of drugs as efficient corrosion inhibitors for mild steel which is mostly used in the petroleum and petrochemical industry in acidic media such as HCl and H2SO4.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: MARKETING | June 12, 2022
Does Agency Banking Trigger Financial Inclusion? Perspective of Residents in Rural Setting
Edwin Chukwuemeka Idoko, Marcellus Amaechi Chukwu
Page no 180-188 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i06.002
Over decades, most transactions in Nigeria were largely conducted in cash. However, Central Bank of Nigeria’s cash-less policy introduction aimed at reducing cash-based transactions, decreasing and integrating financially excluded adult into the formal financial sector of the economy has altered financial transaction landscape. Pursuant to this goal of financial inclusion, measures such as agency banking, national financial literacy, mobile payment system were introduced. However, research has somewhat under-explored how agency banking platforms influence financial inclusion among adult rural dwellers that are perceived to be more excluded in formal financial sector. Therefore, this study empirically investigates influence of agency banking on financial inclusion among adult rural dwellers in rural communities. A sample of 320 potential respondents were determined statistically. Self-administered questionnaire designed in Likert-Scale format was used to collect data from respondents. Convenience and judgemental sampling techniques were used to recruit participants who agreed to take part in the study. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling technique was applied in data analysis. Results show that agency banking has positive-significant correlation with saving consciousness and financial literacy; saving consciousness and financial literacy significantly and positively influence financial inclusion. The study discusses the theoretical, policy and managerial implications of the findings while highlighting possible areas for future research.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 10, 2022
‘Twitting to Suspend Twitter’ – Social Media Censorship in Nigeria: Possibilities, Realities and Legalities
Prof. Isa H. Chiroma, Ibrahim Sule
Page no 202-210 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2022.v05i06.004
Mid 2021 the Nigerian government suspended indefinitely, the operations of Twitter in the country, alleging that the company’s activities undermines the country’s cooperate existence and unity. The government ordered all its agencies to shutdown their handles immediately. This sparked national and international condemnation and commendation. It also brought to fore larger conversations and debates academically, socially, and economically, all over the world. Though the Nigerian government attempted unsuccessfully to initiate social media censorship law few months ago, the recent Twitter ban and the Nigerian government’s request that all social media companies operating in Nigeria must acquire license brought back the heated debate on censorship laws and policies in Nigeria which this article analyses.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 10, 2022
Effect of Flossing Bands on Pain and Perceived Level of Function in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers
S. Andrew Cage, Brandon J. Warner, Diana M. Gallegos, Phil Stevenson, Arturo A. Arce-Esquivel
Page no 115-118 |
10.36348/jaspe.2022.v05i06.001
Background: Tissue flossing bands are a relatively new treatment modality that have increased in popularity in recent years. There is evidence suggesting that tissue flossing could decrease pain and increase joint range of motion, but there is still a need for further studies in this matter. Thus, this study aimed to assess the effect of a single tissue flossing treatment on the perceived pain and upper extremity function among healthy collegiate baseball pitchers. Methods: Twenty apparently healthy collegiate baseball pitchers (age: 21 ± 2.49) participated in this study. Tissue flossing treatment was performed from the wrist to the elbow on the participant’s throwing arm. Before and after treatment, perceived pain and upper extremity function was evaluated. Results: Following one round of tissue flossing treatment, the participants experienced a 27% decrease in perceived pain from baseline (3.05 ± 1.95 to 2.22 ± 2.04, p < 0.05). Participants did not experience a significant increase in perceived upper extremity function. In addition, participants did not report any complications as a result of the intervention. Conclusion: These findings demonstrated that in healthy collegiate baseball pitchers, tissue flossing bands treatment were capable of decreasing perceived pain.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: SOCIAL WORK | June 9, 2022
Frequency of Communication among Mothers and Adolescent Girls Regarding Physical Changes during Pubescence: A Social Work-Study in Ballari, Karnataka-India
Suma KG
Page no 174-179 |
10.36348/sb.2022.v08i06.001
Physical changes and growth during adolescence are vital phenomena; adolescent girls go through many imbalances and problems in such passing situations. It is necessary to transfer the relevant and requisite information to teen girls on physical changes during pubescence, and the mother is the core source of delivering information, knowledge, and practices to adolescent girls on physical changes. The present article has made an empirical effort to understand the frequency of communication about Reproductive and sexual health and the Frequency of Communication on physical changes during pubescence. The study was carried out in two blocks of Ballari District of Karnataka-India. The sample size for the study was 260, and respondents were adolescent girls aged between 14-17 years; data was collected by using a semi-structured interview tool.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 9, 2022
Effect of Corrosion on Bond Strength of Tension Lap-Splices
Ayman Shihata
Page no 154-165 |
10.36348/sjce.2022.v06i06.002
This study aimed to investigate the effect of corrosion on the bond strength of tension lap splices in reinforced concrete beams. The test variables were the corrosion level (0%, 2.5% and 5.0%) and the concrete cover to bar diameter (c/d) ratio (c/d=1.5, 2.0, and 2.67). The observed failure mode was splitting of the concrete cover on the tension side. An accelerated corrosion technique was used to corrode the reinforcing lap-spliced bars in a reasonable time frame. Corrosion did not affect failure mode but caused a reduction in the ultimate strength and deflection at failure. The bond strength was reduced by 15% to 26% at 2.5% corrosion level and by 21% to 38% at 5% corrosion level depending on the c/d ratio. A model was proposed to predict the bond strength of corroded tension lap-splices in concrete. The model results correlated well with the measured bond strength.
REVIEW ARTICLE | June 9, 2022
Agriculture Insights for Improving the Soil Conservation through Optimizing of Water Storage and Advanced Agricultural Methods
Asia Bibi, Zoha Malik, Um E Habibah, Muhammad Atif, Malaika Zaheer, Samra Naz, Muhammad Faraz Ali, Abdul Basit, Amjad Ali
Page no 186-190 |
10.36348/sjls.2022.v07i06.002
Soil damage has been increased the in the few last decades due to human activities, urbanization and other erotic factors. Absorption of water through soil and aerial parts of plants and resource management strategies allow for the conservation of water. While, organic matter playing important role in good soil structure and water holding capacity, promotes water infiltration, and protects the soil from erosion and compaction. The best water conservation practices to be made in order to optimize the water usage as quantity of water reflected to the crops cultivations. Soil restoration increases the chances to minimize the risk of climatic conditions that ultimately helpful for making the soil fertility. In soil, water from different sources absorbed including the rain sources, surface water, ground water and external water sources. Agricultural groundwater sources are also maintained for irrigation and storage of water needed for survival of climatic conditions. Water storage through solar panels also another way for marinating the water balance and also helpful for storage system. Vertical flow CWs (VFs) are more efficient for marinating the water balance in the agricultural land as compared to the horizontal flow.