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Acute flaccid myelitis presumably caused by herpes virus 6: a case report
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare pathology that mostly affects children. It is of uncertain etiology. It has been related to enteroviruses D68 and A71, as well as viruses such as herpesviruses. CASE REPORT: we reported the case of a 1-year-old child with symptoms of vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation and pain in the right lower limb. Consecutively, he presented thermal elevation, paralysis and areflexia of extremities. Only Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6) was isolated. MRI was compatible with MFA. He had progressive clinical deterioration and died.DISCUSSION: it was reported a case of a child with AFM presumably caused by HHV-6, since it was the only pathogen isolated. The rest of the tests were normal or negative. Based on his clinical and MRI findings, he was diagnosed with AFM. He had rapid progression of the disease, with a fatal outcome.CONCLUSION: diagnosing this disease represents a great challenge. Therefore, early recognition of this pathology is imperative to avoid fatal outcomes.
Factors that Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Commerce in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan
Full text linkIntroduction: E-commerce has several benefits, among which are saving cots, promotion of products, timely obtaining of information, consistency of information and superior customer service .Methods: The study’s proposed model is based on TOE Framework towards the examination of the influencing variables of e-commerce adoption in the SMEs of Jordan and literature dedicated to information communication technology, information system and electronic data interchange. Accordingly, the study examined five hypotheses formulated on factors influencing the adoption and use of e-commerce, whereby data was obtained from 224 Jordanian SMEsResults: Based on the findings, complexity, manager’s characteristics and consumer pressure were significant predictors of e-commerce adoption, while relative advantage and organizational readiness were insignificant predictors . The model succeeded in explaining 85% of the variance in intention towards e-commerce adoption among SMEs in Jordan.Conclusions: The study provides insight into the perceptions of managers concerning the adoption of E-commerce in SMEs in the Jordanian context and it has implications for Jordanian enterprises who export products at a global scale
Perianal fistula a silent epidemic that face proctology and coloproctology in public health
Full text linkHealth problems of the upper and lower digestive system affect the quality of life of the population. They are complications derived from the evolution of chronic disorders. On this topic, there is a lot of resistance from the population to reveal details about the topic, which is why there is no true statistical record. Perianal fistula and the development of abscesses are pathological processes whose surgical treatment causes more difficulties for specialists, given the high frequency, not only of postoperative complications, but also of recurrences and the risk of incontinence. An important factor to consider is the population\u27s lack of knowledge about which specialist to go to, in addition to the deficit of these professionals in the public health sector in Ecuador.Objective: Recognize the importance of increasing specialists in proctology and coloproctology, to treat perianal abscesses and fistulas, through the analysis of information obtained from bibliographic sources to improve the health and quality of life of patients.Methodology: A qualitative descriptive, bibliographic study of reliable scientific sources from the Medline, Scielo, Redalyc, and Google Scholar databases. Material from 70 sources, and finally 29 articles, related to the research topic. Conclusion: It is necessary to promote the development of new specialists such as proctologists and coloproctologists who contribute to decongesting the great demand for care aimed at the health specialty, in addition to promoting prevention programs inducing citizens towards the development of healthy habits and a better style of life.
Dental Care Behaviors and Oral Health Challenges in School-Age Populations
Full text linkIntroduction: oral health is vital for overall well-being, especially in childhood, as early habits influence lifelong dental health (Goal 3). This survey aims to evaluate oral hygiene habits and patterns among schoolchildren in Saudi Arabia.
Method: the survey utilized a school-based, point-in-time analysis conducted from October 15 to December 15, 2024. Participants were selected using a pure random sampling method to ensure a representative group of schoolchildren. Each participant completed an anonymous, detailed survey on oral hygiene habits, including tooth brushing, flossing, toothbrush ownership, and sharing toothbrushes with family members. The data were coded for analysis.
Results: the study revealed poor oral hygiene practices among schoolchildren, with only 369 (23,9 %) brushing their teeth twice daily, while 343 (22,2 %) never brushed, particularly in western areas 216 (23,2 %). Dental flossing was rare (1 503 (97,4 %) never used floss), 18,9 % lacked a toothbrush, and 292 (14,9 %) shared one with family members. Infrequent brushing was significantly linked to gum bleeding, highlighting a greater risk of dental issues and the urgent need for community-focused oral health interventions.
Conclusion: this study underscores the need for community-based oral health education programs (Goal 4), early interventions, and increased awareness to improve oral hygiene and prevent dental diseases in the population
An Exploration of English Intelligence, Digital Literacy, IoT Knowledge, and Project Learning Attitudes on Biological Knowledge and Biological Attitudes
Full text linkIntroduction: this study aims to investigate the influence of English Intelligence, Digital Literacy, IoT Knowledge, and Project Learning Attitude on Biological Knowledge and Biological Attitude of biology education students in Indonesia.Method: The research design used quantitative explanatory and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis, data were collected from 792 students in three large islands of Indonesia, Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan.Results: The results showed that English Intelligence significantly increased Digital Literacy, IoT Knowledge, and Project Learning Attitude, and had a positive effect on Biological Knowledge. However, this variable had a negative impact on Biological Attitude, indicating a mismatch between linguistic competence and affective engagement in biology. Digital Literacy and Project Learning Attitude were shown to have a positive contribution to Biological Knowledge and Biological Attitude, while IoT Knowledge had a significant negative effect on Biological Attitude and no significant effect on Biological Knowledge. The strongest effect was found in the path between Biological Knowledge and Biological Attitude, confirming that cognitive mastery is the main predictor in shaping students\u27 biology attitudes.Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of aligning digital and linguistic competencies with pedagogical approaches to optimize biology learning outcomes in the digital age
Systematic review of socio-environmental responsibility in sustainable higher education institutes
Full text linkThe study examines how Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) address environmental social responsibility highlighting the importance of training professionals committed to society and sustainable development. The research underlines the importance of HEIs assuming an active role in the formation of individuals aware of their environment and committed to socio-environmental responsibility by considering responsible teaching and learning practices, resulting from a systematic review based on the PRISMA 2020 methodology, with the search of articles published in the Scopus database, obtaining an initial result of 785 scientific documents, to later carry out a process of exclusion of articles, resulting in the final phase a total of 66 documents for analysis, finally three analyses of co-authorship, co-occurrence and co-citation with the authors\u27 database were carried ou
Perception of modification of the habituation component in users undergoing rehabilitation programs for drug addiction
Full text linkIntroduction: addiction is classified as a brain disease, causing alterations in neurochemical functioning. It is also considered a chronic and transgenerational disease, with cultural, environmental, and individual predispositions. Psychosocial rehabilitation addresses these factors, creating collaborative spaces with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.Methods: qualitative approach with a hermeneutic phenomenological design. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 5 participants in October, who had started their substance use between the ages of 13 and 22, and were in the first or second stage of rehabilitation.Results: within the trajectory of substance use, it was observed that individuals begin using at an early age due to parental negligence during adolescence. Additionally, the loss of roles and significant relationships due to substance use is described, but they find in the rehabilitation center an opportunity to regain roles and habits. As an emerging theme, personal projections related to job reintegration are valued.Discussion: the positive influence of rehabilitation centers on the recovery of roles and habits in individuals with addictions is highlighted. It is also concluded that the rehabilitative environment within the center is crucial, but its effectiveness depends on factors such as camaraderie and equipment. Furthermore, despite the efforts toward social and job reintegration, participants face obstacles due to social stigmas
The Influence of Technology-Based Leadership Training for Women MSME Owners
Full text linkMSMEs can strengthen Indonesia\u27s prosperity, by creating added value and strengthening strategic economic sectors. Training for women business owners\u27 skills needs to be supported by external factors that also significantly contribute to the development of business strategies. Business leaders, especially women leaders, play an essential role in bringing their businesses towards the desired goals. However, Women entrepreneurs are considered inferior in leading businesses because of their low abilities compared to men. Women entrepreneurs do not have access to leadership training, use current technology, and are uncertain about making MSME business decisions. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between the independent variable (leadership training), the dependent variable (business performance, digital competence, and business decision-making), and the moderating variable (business model innovation). This study involved 45 women entrepreneurs in East Java. Sampling showed a diverse demographic distribution in several districts and cities. The limited number of respondents is because the number of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia is only around 40%.This study uses Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis to determine the relationship between those variables. The study\u27s results showed that leadership training positively and significantly affected business performance, digital competence, and business decision-making. The moderating variable, business model innovation, has an impact on the variables that have been raised previously. This study impacts Women leadership development through training so that Women entrepreneurs can improve sustainable business performance and strategie
Acceptability of a brief psychotherapeutic intervention protocol aimed at individuals who have experienced a highly stressful event
Full text linkIntroduction: we speak of highly stressful events when a situation or event has the potential to generate negative consequences in the affected individuals, such as the presence of post-traumatic and depressive symptoms. The construction of programs that prevent the occurrence of this type of response and that are accepted by users is one of the current challenges, since it can influence the expected results.Objective: to evaluate the acceptability of a brief systemic intervention protocol aimed at providing psychological support to people exposed to highly stressful events.Methods: an exploratory sequential comparative mixed design was used. A six-session program was applied, evaluating by means of scales of depressive symptomatology, post-traumatic growth and satisfaction with life in two moments pre and post, subsequently eight users and two therapists were interviewed.Results: the participants expressed a positive evaluation of the organized structure of the sessions, highlighting the empathy of the therapists as an important element. In addition, the use of relaxation techniques and narrative techniques were indicated as indicators of emotional well-being. In addition, a decrease in depressive symptoms and an increase in post-traumatic growth and life satisfaction were observed.Conclusions: the results demonstrate acceptability of the users and therapists, resulting useful for the proposed objectives
Effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve perceptions of obesity, enhance self-esteem, and reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption among nursing students
Full text linkIntroduction: excess weight, the use of substances such as tobacco and alcohol, and low self-esteem are closely linked factors that have a significant impact on physical and psychological well-being, particularly among young individuals. These conditions present major challenges for healthcare systems as well as for educational processes in the training of future nursing professionals. Objective: to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention in improving the perception of obesity, enhancing self-esteem, and reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption. Methodology: a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design was conducted on a sample of 60 nursing students. Data were collected using the Harris Pictogram, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Prevalence of Legal Drug Use (PLDU) indicator. The educational intervention consisted of 24 one-hour sessions over a three-month period. Results: following the intervention, both male and female participants demonstrated a significant improvement in body perception (p < .05), as well as in self-esteem (p < .05). Additionally, the number of tobacco and alcohol consumers in the past week decreased significantly (p < .05). Conclusions: the educational intervention improved the perception of obesity, strengthened self-esteem, and reduced the prevalence of tobacco and alcohol consumption.