How Parents Perceive the Potential Risk of a Child-Dog Interaction

Dog attacks on children are a widespread problem, which can occur when parents fail to realise a potentially dangerous interaction between a dog and a child. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of parents to identify dangerous situations from several everyday child–dog interactions and to determine whether the participants connected these situations to a particular breed of dog. Five sets of photographs depicting potentially dangerous interactions from everyday situations between children and three dogs (one of each breed) were presented via an online survey to parents of children no more than 6 years old. Data from 207 respondents were analysed using proc GLIMMIX in SAS program, version 9.3. The probability of risk assessment varied according to dog breed (p < 0.001) as well as to the depicted situation (p < 0.001). Results indicated that Labrador Retriever was considered the least likely of the three dogs to be involved in a dangerous dog-child interaction (with 49% predicting a dangerous interaction), followed by Parson Russell Terrier (63.2%) and American Pit Bull Terrier (65%). Participants considered one particular dog-child interaction named ‘touching a bowl’ a dangerous interaction at a high rate (77.9%) when compared with the other presented situations, which were assessed as dangerous at rates of 48.4% to 56.5%. The breed of dog seems to be an influential factor when assessing a potentially dangerous outcome from a dog-child interaction. Contrary to our hypothesis, interactions involving the small dog (Russell Terrier) were rated more critically, similarly to those of the Pit Bull Terrier. These results suggest that even popular family dog breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, should be treated with more caution.

Kecerdasan Emosional Dengan Penyesuaian Pernikahan Pada Istri yang Menikah Berbeda Suku Dengan Pasangan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan penyesuaian pernikahan pada istri yang menikah berbeda suku dengan pasangan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 100 orang istri yang menikah berbeda suku di Kota Samarinda yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini skala penyesuaian pernikahan dan kecerdasan emosional. Kedua skala tersebut disusun dengan skala model likert dan diuji menggunakan analisis kolerasi person product moment dengan bantuan program komputer SPSS (Statistical Packages for Social Science) versi 23.0 for windows. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai sebesar Rhitung=0.512, Rtabel= 0.197 dan P=0.000, nilai 0.512 merupakan nilai r hitung > r tabel, dimana angka ini menunjukkan kolerasi atau hubungan yang cukup kuat antara kecerdasan emosional dengan penyesuaian pernikahan pada istri yang menikah berbeda suku dengan pasangan di Kota Samarinda. Hubungan yang terjadi antara kecerdasan emosional dengan penyesuaian pernikahan adalah hubungan yang positif.This study aims to determine the relatioship between emotional intelligance and mariage adjusment in wives who are married to diffrent ethnic groups with their partners. The subjects of this study were 100 married wives of different ethnic groups in Samarinda City who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The measuring instrument used in this study is the marriage adjustment scale and emotional intelligence. The two scales were complied with the likert model scale and tested using person product moment correlation analysis with the help of the SPSS (Statistical Packges for Social Scieice) computer program version 23.0 for Windows. The results of this study indicate a value of Rcount= 0.512, Rtable= 0.197 and P= 0.000, the value of 0.512 is the value of r count > r table, where this number shows a fairly strong correlation or relationship between emotional intelligence and marriage adjustment in wives who are married differently tribes with partners in Samarinda City. The relationship between emotional intelligence and marital adjustment is a positive relationship.

Sprouted Syrian Wheat in The Production of Arab Bread: القمح السوري المنبت في إنتاج الخبز العربي

The research aims to study the optimum conditions for germination of Syrian hard wheat Cham 3, and to study the possibility of benefiting from sprouted wheat in fortifying Syrian Arab bread. The results were then treated statistically at the 95% reliability level using the Minitab program version 14. 0. It was evident through the statistical results that the optimum germination conditions for Syrian durum wheat Sham 3 is a temperature of 20 °C for a period of 4 days, as with these conditions the folic acid content reached 1. 75 mg / kg, which is approximately 13 times the folic acid content of meal wheat without sprouting (0. 135 mg / kg). By studying the rheological properties of flour and meal using Alveograph and Mixolab, it was noticed that germination led to a decrease in the strength of meal wheat. Where all the Alveograph indicators (P, L, G, W) and Mixolabs (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, DDT) of germinated wheat significantly decreased compared to both flour and non-germinated meal. It was found that the possibility of benefiting from the Syrian sprouted wheat in fortifying the Syrian Arab bread, and the best percentage of adding crushed wheat sprouts to the Arabic bread is 40%, as it gave a sensory acceptable Arabic bread in terms of texture, separability, foldability and in terms of physical properties. The benefiting from the Syrian sprouted wheat in fortifying the Syrian Arab bread is possible, and the best percentage of adding sprouted wheat meal to the Arabic bread is 40%, as it gives a sensory acceptable Arabic bread in terms of texture, separability, foldability and in terms of physical properties.

Comparison between LDH with Zap-70 and CD38 as prognostic Markers in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Sudanese patients - A Pilot Study in Khartoum State

Background: Several prognostic markers are used in clinical stages of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL); including lactate dehydrogenase enzyme (LDH), CD38 and Zeta associated protein kinase (ZAP70). This study aimed to compare LDH with ZAP70 and CD38 as prognostic markers in Sudanese patients with CLL. Materials and Methods: Fifty newly diagnosed patients with CLL were enrolled in this cross-sectional study, the age of patients ranged between 36 - 85 years, with mean of 62 years. Of total patients; there were 34 males (68%) and 16 females (32%). Blood samples were obtained and LDH measurement was done by using Dirui CS-T240 automated analyzer while CD38 and ZAP-70 were measured by flowcytometry. Data were analyzed by statistical package for social science (SPSS) computer software program version 21. Results: The present study revealed a significant association between LDH and Rai staging (p. value= 0.002), when LDH compared with ZA-70 and CD38 as reference prognostic markers; poor correlation between CD38 and LDH was found (R2= 0.086, P value= 0.034) and no correlation between LDH level and ZAP-70 expression (R2= 000, P value= 0.960). In conclusion: According to the outcomes of this study; ZAP-70 and CD38 cannot be substituted by LDH as a prognostic marker.

Assessment of Beliefs, Behaviors, and Opinions About Blood Donation in Telangana, India—A Cross Sectional Community-Based Study

Background and Objectives: Blood is an essential body fluid primarily required for regulating the body's systems and maintaining homeostasis. In developed and developing countries, concern about the demand and supply for blood is increasing. The current study aims to assess the beliefs, behaviors, and opinions of the public toward blood donation.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which a self-created questionnaire with 17-items was used for data collection. The self-administered questionnaire was disseminated between November 2019 and January 2020 through social media (WhatsApp© and Facebook©). Data was analyzed using SPSS program version 26.Results: A total of 356 questionnaires were completed with a response rate of 89%. The majority of participants were male 253 (71.1%), 336 (94.4%) considered blood donation important, 350 (98.3%) believed that blood donation saves lives, and 254 (71.3%) agreed to receive blood from voluntary donors. One-hundred sixty-seven (49.4%) were willing to donate blood voluntarily. The barriers to blood donation were fear of needles 86 (24.2%), fear of contracting a chronic disease 84 (23.6%), and lack of time 40 (11.2%). One day off (91.9%) and receiving a token 73.6% were common motivational factors for blood donation. Overall, 57% of the participants had favorable attitudes toward blood donation and 41.9% were knowledgeable. Favorable attitudes were significantly associated with being married (P = 0.018) and having university level of education (P = 0.005). Younger participants (18–29 years) had a statistically significant better knowledge than older participants (≥30 years).Conclusion: The respondents displayed positive beliefs, opinions, and motivation toward blood donation. Additionally, most of them considered blood donation an important act and a national duty of every individual and are willing to donate in the future.

The importance of environmental programs in the universities

The article provides the study on the details of the value model of modern graduates of environmental programs of the university. The authors substantiated the relevance of theoretical analysis and empirical research of the value profile of graduates of environmental programs of the university. Empirical data is from a questionnaire survey of 329 graduates of environmental programs from universities in the South of Russia, training in this area. Statistical analysis of the data was carried out using the SPSS program (version 21). Conclusions are made showing the typology of value models that have developed at the present time among this category of young specialists. We proposed the directions of further research of the process of forming the values of graduates of environmental programs during the period of study at the university.

The Secreted Curriculum and Youth Education to Become the Professionals the World Craves for

Over the decades, the world has had great people—in economics and education but what the world craves for as it grapples with social challenges are people with strong moral character. This article seeks to provoke discussions on the secreted curriculum and its role on youth’s learning of professionalism because much of youth’s professionalism learning comes not from the prescribed curriculum, but the secreted curriculum. The target population was 1246 undergraduate students in universities in Nairobi city County. The Yamane’s sample calculation formula was employed in determining the sample size and the sample was 486. In analyzing the quantitative data, the researcher utilized the SPSS software program version 25. The results revealed that influences of unplanned lessons arising from how we do what we do and say what we say have both negative and positive impact on youth’s acquisition of professional values. The researcher therefore proposes a thorough exploration of the humanistic climate (the secreted curriculum).

Impact of Preeclampsia onPlatelet Count and Platelet Indices among Sudanese Pregnant Women in Gezira State

Background: Preeclampsia is considered one of the major health problems is associated with pregnancy and one of the causes of maternal mortality. The pathogenesis of preeclampsia associated with platelets activation. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the platelets parameters (platelet count and platelet indices) in pregnant women with preeclampsia. Methodology: This is a case-control laboratory-basedstudy carried out in Wad Medani Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Hospital, Gezira State, Sudan from January to November 2020. A total of 50 pregnant women with preeclampsia as cases (32.20 ± 3.21 years) and 50 normotensive pregnant women as controls (30.68 ± 2.85 years)participated in this study. Three ml of venous blood samples were collected from all participants in K3 EDTA containers. platelets parameters (platelet count and platelet indices) were determined using Mindray BC 3000 Automated Hematology Analyzer. Data were analyzed usingthe SPSS computer program (version 22). Results: The study results showed that the thrombocytopenia account for 56 %, all cases with low PCT (100%). Furthermore, the means of PLTs count, PCT and PDW in cases were (144.40 ± 31.80 × 109/L, 0.13 ± 0.03 % and 15.80 ± 0.45 fl respectively) versus controls (269.40 ± 72.50 × 109/L, 0.22 ± 0.05 % and 15.50 ± 0.29 fl respectively), giving statistically significant differences (P value = 0.000, 0.003 and 0.022 respectively). The mean of PCT of mild cases was lower than severe cases (P value = 0.004); but there were no significant differences in PLTs count, MPV and PDW (P value = 0.379, 0.283 and 0.075 respectively). Conclusion: The study concluded that platelet count (PLTs count) and plateletcrit (PCT) were significantly decreased in pregnant women with preeclampsia especially, so, platelets parameters especially (PLTs count and PCT) should beincluded for assessing and predictingthe risk of severe preeclampsia.

The phenotypic of durian plant (Durio zibethinus Murr.) in Tapanuli Tengah Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Durian is a plant that is prone to genetic erosion. Exploration and characterization must be carried out to protect the local durian germplasm in Tapanuli Tengah Regency. This study aims to characterize the morphology of durian plants and determine the genetic relationship between the accessions of local durians in Tapanuli Tengah Regency. The research was done at Tukka, Sitahuis, and Kolang districts from December 2018 to February 2019 with a survey method using durian descriptor of IPGRI. Sampling techniques using purposive sampling with location judgment and morphological observation data were processed using NTSYS-pc 2.02 software and genetic relationship using the IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) program version 2.02 with cluster analysis. The result of the research showed that in Tukka, Sitahuis and Kolang district there were 75 accessions of durian been identified. The closest relationship is obtained on A61 and G71 originating from Kolang District with a similarity value of 7,345. The furthest relationship was obtained from A1 and A25 from Tukka district with the similarity value of 94,097.

Intervención Contra la Caries Dental a Partir de Acciones de Protección Específica en un Grupo de Escolares de Seis a Once Años de la Alcaldía Iztapalapa de la Ciudad de México

Objetivo: Implementar un proyecto de intervención contra la caries dental a partir de acciones de protección específica de la salud bucal con el propósito de reducir la incidencia de caries dental en una población escolar de seis a once años, de la Alcaldía Iztapalapa.Material y Métodos: Estudio longitudinal descriptivo y de comparación, conformado por un grupo control, con una muestra de 908 escolares de primer año de primaria que representó el 70% del total de niños de este grado escolar que entregaron su consentimiento firmado previa información a los padres de familia, realizado en 10 escuelas primarias de la Alcaldía Iztapalapa, que se encuentra ubicada en el oriente de la Ciudad de México. Y el grupo testigo conformado por los escolares (3440) que participaron en el diagnóstico base o inicial.Resultados: Tomando como base los resultados del diagnóstico bucal realizado en 3440 escolares, se llevó a cabo una intervención en el grupo control, con la aplicación de un programa de protección específica a partir de acciones de profilaxis, selladores de fosetas y fisuras y técnica de cepillado,así mismo, un seguimiento epidemiológico que inició cuando los escolares se encontraban en primer año y concluyó cuando estos terminaron el cuarto año de primaria, el estudio lo concluyeron 815 escolares. A los escolares que participaron en el grupo testigo no se les realizó ninguna acción odontológica, sus resultados sirvieron sólo de comparación con el propósito de identificar la incidencia de caries dental de los escolares del grupo control una vez concluida la intervención. La información se capturó en el Programa de Cómputo SPSS versión 23.0 en el que se obtuvieron: Estadísticas descriptivas: promedios y DS de caries dental, t de Student, y X2 de Pearson.Conclusiones: La reducción de la caries dental en el grupo control fue del 70.2%. Objective: To implement an intervention project against dental caries based on specific protection actions for oral health in order to reduce the incidence of dental caries in a school population, aged six to eleven years old, of the Iztapalapa Mayor's Office.Material and Methods: Longitudinal descriptive and comparison study, made up of a control group, was used in the study. It was carried out on a sample of 908 schoolchildren in the first year of primary school, which represents 70% of the total number of children of this school grade who gave their signed consent through their parents, The study, however, was carried out in 10 elementary schools of the Iztapalapa Mayor's Office, which is located in the east of Mexico City. The control group is made up of schoolchildren (3440) who participated in the baseline or initial diagnosis.Results: Based on the results of the oral diagnosis carried out in 3440 schoolchildren, an intervention was carried out in the control group with the application of a specific protection program based on prophylactic actions, pit and fissure sealants, and technique of brushing. Likewise, based on an epidemiological follow-up that began when the schoolchildren were in the first year and ended when they finished the fourth year of primary school, the study was completed by 815 schoolchildren. The schoolchildren who participated in the control group did not undergo any dental action, and their results served only as a comparison with the purpose of identifying the incidence of dental caries in the schoolchildren in the control group once the intervention has been concluded. The information was captured using the SPSS Computer Program version 23.0 in which the following were obtained: descriptive statistics such as the means and SD of dental caries, Student's t test, and Pearson's correlation X2.Conclusions: The reduction of dental caries in the control group was 70.2%.