scholarly journals Effect of Professional Ethics Workshop on the Moral Intelligence of Prehospital Emergency Personnel in East Azerbaijan, Iran

Thrita ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Ghahremanzadeh Anigh ◽  
Abdolhassan Kazemi ◽  
Saeed Khamnei ◽  
Mehran Seif-Farshad ◽  
Firooz Hasanzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Emergency Center ◽  
Emergency Personnel ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Prehospital Emergency ◽  
Moral Intelligence ◽  
East Azerbaijan ◽  
The Right

Background: Moral intelligence is one of the several types of human intelligence. It is the ability to understand right from wrong and behave based on the value which is believed to be right. Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a professional ethics workshop on the moral intelligence of prehospital emergency technicians in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, and consequently the improvement of their performance and increase in their work efficiency. Methods: In this before- and after-interventional study conducted in Tabriz University Prehospital Emergency Center, Iran, in 2020, a total of 234 participants were evaluated. The sample was collected using the Lennick and Kiel’s Moral Intelligence Questionnaire and full census method. Before the workshop, the questionnaire was completed by the participants. After the workshop, the same questionnaire was completed again. Results: The pretest and posttest scores for moral intelligence were 83.02 ± 7.33 and 83.49 ± 8.40, respectively, which showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). In the three components of moral intelligence, namely consistent behaviors based on principles, values, and beliefs, persistence for the right, and responsibility for personal decisions, there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) before and after the workshop. Conclusions: According to the results, holding a professional ethics workshop was effective in increasing the overall level of moral intelligence, particularly in the three aforementioned components of moral intelligence. It is recommended to continue holding such workshops and improve the conditions and methods of training to increase their efficiency as much as possible.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Physicochemical and Microbial Quality Control of Hemodialysis Machines Water in Hospitals

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Michael Abbaszadeh ◽  
Mohammad Mosaferi ◽  
Parisa Firouzi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Abedpour ◽  
Samira Sheykholeslami
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Reverse Osmosis ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
East Azerbaijan ◽  
Dialysis Water

Abstract Background and Objectives: Water quality is important for preparation of dialysis solution due to its direct relationship with blood of patients with renal failure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical and microbial quality of inlet and outlet water of dialysis devices in hospitals of East Azerbaijan province. Material and Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical study in which the water of dialysis ward of three hospitals affiliated to East Azerbaijan University of Medical Sciences was investigated. The results of physicochemical (45 cases) and microbial (163 cases) of dialysis water were extracted from the relevant archives in two stages before and after reverse osmosis treatment during 2014-2016. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA were used for statistical analysis while extracting descriptive statistical parameters. Data analysis was done using Excel and SPSS 23 software. Results: Evaluation of the efficiency of reverse osmosis system showed that there was a significant difference between water quality, before and after the system. Except for calcium, magnesium, fluoride and nitrate, the concentrations of other cations and anions in 100% of samples were lower than the European Pharmacopoeia standard. Incoming water samples to dialysis machine in 4.9% of cases had total coliform contamination and there was no fecal coliform in any of the samples. The frequency and frequency of tests in hospitals are not observed and despite the risk of heavy metals, heavy metals tests are not performed on dialysis water for the health of dialysis patients. Conclusion: The need to develop a national standard for controlling dialysis water, testing all quality parameters of dialysis water according to standards in regular times and timeframes, informing hospital managers and environmental health experts about the importance of dialysis water quality in health and increasing life expectancy of dialysis patients is felt.

scholarly journals PRE AND POSTPRANDIAL THERMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF GREEN IGUANAS (IGUANA IGUANA)

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Simona Rusu ◽  
Zdenek Knotek ◽  
Radu Lacatus ◽  
Ionel Papuc
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Temperature Difference ◽  
The Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Significant Temperature ◽  
Green Iguanas ◽  
The Right ◽  
Head Temperature

Abstract The body temperature of 10 clinically healthy green iguanas (Iguana iguana) was measured using a thermographic camera (FLIR E6, Flir Systems Sweden) before and after the food was offered. For each animal there were performed a total of 6 measurements (3 before feeding and 3 after the food was offered). The purpose of this experiment was to observe the thermographic pattern of the body before and after the feeding, since herbivore reptiles tend to bask after the feeding to increase the body temperature that will help them afterwards digest the food. The animals were housed in individual vivariums with every animal having a basking spot available. The pictures were taken outside the vivarium in an adjacent room. The animals were handled with gloves and transported in a cardboard box in order to avoid heat transfer between the handler and the iguana that would have produced thermal artefacts. Each individual was placed on a table on a styrofoam slate, again, to avoid the heat transfer between the table and the animal`s body. For each animal a total of 4 pictures were taken (up, front, left and right). The pictures were analysed with the FLIR Tools program that is provided by the manufacturer and 3 temperatures were taken into consideration (the head temperature, body temperature on the right side and body temperature on the left side). The temperatures were compared between them and with the temperature of the vivariums that consisted of the average between the temperature in 3 different spots (basking spot, the feeding bowl site and the coldest spot) measured with an infrared thermometer GM300 (Benetech, China). The temperature of the body was dependent on the vivarium temperature and it was a significant temperature difference between the measurements before the feeding and after the feeding. Also we discovered a significant difference between the head temperature and the body temperature on the left side before the feeding that disappeared after the animals ate. There was also a significant difference between the temperature on right side and on left side of the animals both before and after the feeding. No significant temperature difference was observed between the head and the right side of the body neither before nor after the feeding.

scholarly journals Topical estradiol does not interfere with the expression of the metalloproteinase-1 enzyme in photo exposed skin cells

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Neder ◽  
Sebastião Freitas de Medeiros
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Exposed Skin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Dermal Collagen ◽  
Cutaneous Atrophy ◽  
The Right

BACKGROUND: In postmenopausal women there is a rapid destruction of dermal collagen, resulting in accelerated skin ageing, which is manifested by cutaneous atrophy, increased number and depth of wrinkles and sagging. This accelerated catabolism of the collagen is due to estrogen deficiency and increased synthesis of the metalloproteinase-1 enzyme, which degrades the dermal collagen. OBJECTIVES: To assess whether the use of topical estradiol 0.05% cream on photo exposed skin can inhibit the expression of the metalloproteinase-1 enzyme on the dermis and subsequently the rapid loss of collagen in women after menopause. METHODS: We included 40 postmenopausal women without hormone replacement therapy. Information about lifestyle, lipid profile, blood glucose level, thyroid hormones, mammography, Pap smear and transvaginal ultrasound were obtained to rule out associated diseases. Skin biopsy of the right preauricular region was performed before and after treatment with topical estradiol 0.05% for 30 days. The biopsy specimens were subjected to immunohistochemistry to identify the expression of the metalloproteinase-1 enzyme. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference on the expression of the metalloproteinase-1 enzyme in keratinocytes, fibroblasts and endothelial cells before and after treatment with topical estradiol for 30 days. CONCLUSION: Treatment with estradiol 0.05% cream, in photo exposed skin for 30 days, does not inhibit the production of metalloproteinase-1.

scholarly journals Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Sebelum dan Sesudah Right Issue di BEI

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1623
Author(s):  
Guido Gian Layuk Runtung ◽  
I Putu Yadnya
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Research Data ◽  
T Test ◽  
Financial Ratios ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Right

The Purpose of this study was to analyze the diffrences in financial performance before and after right issue. Right issue a corporate action by the company by issuing new shares offered to existing shareholders. Sampling in this study using method purposive sampling. The samples in this research are 33 companies that conduct period 2011 – 2015. The financial performance in will be analysis through the five financial ratios namely CR, DER, TAT, ROA, and PER. This research data analysis technique using paired sample t test and Wilcoxon signed ranks test. The results showed that significant diffrences in TAT ratio before and after the right issue. While the research for the ratios of CR, DER, ROA, and PER showed no significant difference before and after right issue. These result indicate that the company’s financial performance two years after the right issue is more efficient in utilizing company’s assets in order to increase sales.

A Clinical Study of Acupuncture and SSP (Silver Spike Point) Electro-therapy for Dry Eye Syndrome

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (02) ◽  
pp. 197-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Lieh Tseng ◽  
Hsu-Jan Liu ◽  
Kam-Yuen Tso ◽  
Lin-Chung Woung ◽  
Yi-Chang Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Dry Eye Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Artificial Tears ◽  
Schirmer Test ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Right

The present study was designed as a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of acupuncture and silver spike point (SSP) electro-therapy on dry eye syndrome. A total of 43 dry eye syndrome patients participated in the present study. Subjects were divided into control, acupuncture and SSP electro-therapy groups. The three groups were all given artificial tears treatment. Patients in the treatment groups were given two 20-minute treatments of either acupuncture or SSP. Assessment was carried out using the Basal Schirmer test, tear break-up time (BUT), visual analog scale (VAS) and an overall score of eye condition. After four weeks of treatment, both the acupuncture and SSP treatment groups showed improvements over the control group, in Schirmer tests of the left eye and average tearing of both eyes. After 8 weeks of treatment, both treatment groups showed improvements over the control group both in Schirmer tests and VAS. For the right eye, treatment groups showed significant improvements in Schirmer test and VAS versus the control group averages for both eyes. There was no significant difference in BUT at any time. Comparing scores before and after treatment, the acupuncture and SSP groups showed a significant improvement compared to the control group. The acupuncture group showed a greater 8-week improvement in Schirmer tests scores compared to the SSP group. However, the SSP group patients used fewer applications of artificial tears. Acupuncture and SSP electro-therapy were effective in increasing tear secretion in patients with dry eye syndrome. The SSP electro-therapy not only alleviated dry eye syndrome, but also reduced the number of applications of artificial tears necessary.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Small Farmer Cooperative Limited and Women’s Rights in Household Assets

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gehanath Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institution ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Small Farmer ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Household Assets ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Right

Small Farmer Cooperative Limited (SFCL) is one financial institution worked for the welfare of poor and marginalized people. It mostly focuses on the women empowerment from the socio-economic perspective. The main objective of this study is to explore the relationship between SFCL and women's right in household assets. In Nepalese context, males are known as the head of family and led the every decision in household level activities. The study was conducted in the three Village Development Community of Illam district of Nepal during the time of 2016. In total 522 women participated for the study who was the member of SFCL. The study found the significant difference in women before and after involving in the SFCL. Women said that they felt the many changes in their life. They were able to mobilize the economic resources and aware in the right of women. They could actively participate in the decision of mobilization of household assets. SFCL build the level of confidence and sensitized in the right of information in any activities. Women could raise their voice in-front of any authority and could take leadership in community development activities. It was necessary to continue the SFCL to improve the socio-economic life of community. Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol. 3, No.3, 2016, page:31-39

scholarly journals Effective reinnervation of the quadriceps femoris by spinal ventral root cross-anastomosis in rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 330-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Song ◽  
Gui-bin Zhong ◽  
Zu-de Liu ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Peng-wen Ni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Retrograde Tracing ◽  
Ventral Root ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Electrophysiological Examination ◽  
The Right ◽  
Spinal Cord Hemisection ◽  
Stimulation Of

PURPOSE: To study the effective recovery of the quadriceps femoris by spinal ventral root cross-anastomosis in rats. METHODS: End-to-end anastomosis was performed between the left L1 and L3 ventral roots using autogenous nerve graft ,and the right L1 and L3 roots were left intact. In control animals, the left L3 ventral root was cut and shortened, and anastomosis was not performed. Six months postoperatively, the movement of low extremities was detected by electrophysiological examination, hindlimb locomotion and basso, beattie and bresnahan (BBB) scoring at one, three, seven, 14, 21 and 28 days after SCI. Fluorescence retrograde tracing with TRUE BLUE (TB) and HE staining were performed to observe the nerve regeneration. RESULTS: Six months after surgery, the anastomotic nerve was smooth and not atrophic. The amplitudes of action potential were 7.63±1.86 mV and 6.0±1.92 mV respectively before and after the spinal cord hemisection. The contraction of left quadriceps femoris was induced by a single stimulation of the anastomotic nerve. The locomotion of left hindlimb was partially restored after spinal cord hemisection while creeping and climbing. In addition, there was significant difference in the BBB score at one, three and seven days after SCI. TB retrograde tracing and neurophysiologic observation indicated efficient reinnervation of the quadriceps femoris. CONCLUSION: The cross-anastomosis between spinal ventral root can partially reconstruct the function of quadriceps femoris following SCI and may have clinical implication for the treatment of human SCI.

scholarly journals Effect of Riboflavin/UVA Collagen Cross-linking on Central Cornea, Limbus and Intraocular Pressure. Experimental Study in Rabbit Eyes

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vassilios Kozobolis ◽  
Maria Gkika ◽  
Haris Sideroudi ◽  
Efthymia Tsaragli ◽  
Stylliani Lydataki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Ultraviolet A ◽  
Central Cornea ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Animal Experimental Study ◽  
The Right ◽  
Collagen Cross Linking

The Purpose of present study was to investigate the effect of riboflavin/ultraviolet-A-induced collagen cross-linking (CXL) on central cornea, limbus and intraocular pressure (IOP). This was an animal experimental study. The right corneas of 10 rabbits were ultraviolet-A irradiated (3 mW/cm2 for 30 minutes) after de-epithelialization and instillation of 0.1% riboflavin / 20% Dextran drops. Left corneas served as controls. Samples were examined histologically one month postoperatively. Before and after treatment, IOP measurements were recorded bilaterally. At central cornea of eyes underwent CXL keratocyte repopulation, normal arrangement of collagen fibres and a statistically significant change in fibres diameter were detected, compared to controls. At limbus area, there were not any significant histological differences after CXL. There was no statistically significant difference between pre- and postoperative IOP in all eyes.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF TOPICAL APPLICATION OF APPLE VINEGAR ON STRIAE GRAVIDARUM: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Maryam Eshghizadeh ◽  
Mahdi Basirimoghaddam ◽  
Samane Najafi ◽  
Zahra Rezvanifar ◽  
Mahdieh Atarodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Topical Application ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Right

Objective: Striae happen to 50–90% of pregnant women and never disappears completely. It is, therefore, a major aesthetic concern for most women, which can cause psychological distress and disturbed body image. This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the topical use of apple vinegar on striae gravidarum.Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial study was conducted on 23 women referred to health centers in Gonabad city, selected according to inclusion criteria and systematic random method. The right half of the abdomen in each participant was considered as a trial group and the left half as the control. On the trial side, apple vinegar was massaged onto striae twice daily for 1 month. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, checklist of striae aesthetic change, a pair of calipers and a camera and analyzed in SPSS-20 using descriptive statistics, paired t, and Wilcoxon tests at significance level p<0.05.Results: No significant change was observed in mean length and width of striae in either trial or control sides after the intervention (p>0.05). However, on the trial side, the difference between striae length and width before and after the intervention was statistically significant (p<0.001). A significant difference was observed during intervention in the reduction in striae length and width on trial side (p<0.001).Conclusion: Topical application of apple vinegar effectively reduces the size of striae. Further and longer studies with larger sample size are recommended.

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