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Assessment of Role of Probiotics in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Get PDFBackground: Conventional treatments are related with several difficulties, including dyskinesia, excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks, leg swelling, and discoloration. Therefore, we examine the efficacy of the probiotics in the management of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Methodology: A widespread literature search was accomplished on PubMed, Google Scholar, Wiley as well as Nature of Science databases, covering the period since 2013 to 2023.
Result: A Total 13 studies were comprised in this study. This study shows high quality indication of development in undefined PD rating scale (UPDRS) (Standardize mean difference -1.00 [95% CI -4.07 to 2.07], NMSQ score -4.94 [95% CI -6.95 to -2.92],Quality of life QOL-45.95 [95% CI -52.05 to -39.86],Depression scale -4.57 [95% CI -8.40 to -0.74] as well as Bowel movement (BM)0.40 [95% CI -0.51 to 1.31].However there is significance found in the Bristol stool score in the placebo group.
Conclusion: Based on the study findings, it can be inferred that probiotics have a beneficial impact on non-motor symptoms, motor function, bowel movement as well as the reduction of depression in individuals with PD. The integration of probiotic supplementation into PD management has the potential to be a cheap and secure complementary treatment option
Expressed Emotions among Caregivers of Patients with Mental Illness
Get PDFIntroduction: The intention of the study was to identify the feelings conveyed by caregivers of people with mental health conditions.
The purpose of this study was to identify feelings experienced by caregivers of people with mental health conditions.
Methods: The present study used an non experimental research design. 230 caregivers of patients with mental illness were chosen using a convenience sampling approach. The data was obtained through interview techniques on demographic and medication adherence scales from samples who met the inclusion criteria.
Results: The study results shown that 8.69% patients had low expressed emotion, 60% had moderately expressed emotion, and 31.30 % had high expressed emotion. The association found between the level of expressed emotion and the religion of patients was statistically significant at p < 0.05. The association found between the level of expressed emotion the number of hospital admission, types of illness, education, family monthly income, marital status, and duration of caretaking among caregivers at p < 0.05.
Conclusion: The study found that the emotions expressed by caregivers were a predictor of the re-hospitalization rate among mentally ill patients. The presence of a significant amount of expressed emotion points out the need for psychosocial support from the family members. This will reduce the emotion expressed, which could reduce relapse rates and help caregivers adapt and manage the ill family member effectively
Analysis of Health and Sports Performance-Associated Psychological Factors of Kabaddi Players with Hearing Impairment: A Comparison with Hearing Kabaddi Players
Get PDFStudy Purpose: Participation of hearing impairment people to take part on an equal opportunity with others in sports activities and analysis of strength & body composition factors among Kabaddi players with hearing impairment was the study’s goal and comparing the same with hearing Kabaddi players in Tamil Nadu. Results: The study’s results showed that the hearing Kabaddi players group had significantly stronger mean values for hand grip strength right (27.19%) and hand grip strength left (19.48%) than the control group variables. Mean values of height of the hearing Kabaddi Players was significantly better than Kabaddi players with hearing impairment group and also the hearing Kabaddi players group had better mean values on height (1.19%) than the Kabaddi players with hearing impairment group and Kabaddi Players with hearing impairment group was with better mean values on visceral fat (39.45%) than hearing Kabaddi players group. Conclusions: In terms of weight and body mass index, the study’s findings showed no appreciable difference between hearing and hearing-impaired Kabaddi participants. According to data analysis, there was a comparable mean difference in weight and visceral fat between the Kabaddi players with hearing impairment group and the hearing Kabaddi players group.
Keywords: Hand grip strength, Body composition variables, Kabaddi players with hearing impairment and Hearing Kabaddi players
Kynurenic Acid and Acupuncture on Chronic Pain
Get PDFIntroduction: Approximately 20% of the population experiences chronic pain. Chronic pain is characterized as a persistent sensation of discomfort that lasts for a duration exceeding three months subsequent to the experience of a traumatic incident or inflammation. Chronic pain can present itself in either intermittent or chronic patterns, often accompanied by a parasympathetic physiological response. Chronic pain is linked to a range of adverse consequences, such as impairments in the execution of everyday activities, dependence on opioid analgesics, heightened levels of anxiety, and manifestations of depressive symptoms. The therapeutic effectiveness of tryptophan and its metabolites, including kynurenic acid, exhibits encouraging indications in the management of chronic pain. Acupuncture has been utilized as an adjunctive therapeutic modality for centuries in the management of chronic pain. Acupuncture possesses the capacity to influence individuals\u27 perception of pain at an emotional level, inducing a tranquil emotional state and promoting heightened relaxation in patients.
Objectives: This study aims to systematically investigate the effects of acupuncture on kynurenic acid, a variable that functions as an objective measure of pain.
Methods: We conducted a literature review in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases referring to how acupuncture and kynurenic acid contribute to reduction of chronic pain.
Results: The acupuncture interventions varied in terms of techniques, frequency, and duration. The findings revealed a consistent trend of increased kynurenic acid levels following acupuncture treatments in chronic pain patients. However, the magnitude of this increase varied among studies. Additionally, several studies reported improvements in pain severity and reduction in opioid reliance among participants receiving acupuncture. Methodological quality assessments indicated moderate to high quality among the included studies. Despite the overall positive trend, some heterogeneity was observed in the response to acupuncture across different pain conditions. These results suggest that acupuncture may hold promise as a complementary therapy for chronic pain management, with kynurenic acid serving as a potential biomarker for monitoring treatment effectiveness.
Conclusions: Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial in relieving chronic pain, and the use of kynurenic acid can aid in the objective assessment of its efficiency
The Paradoxical Leadership in the Context of Arabs Schools: Perspectives of Teachers and Principals
Get PDFThis article contributes to building the conceptual framework of Paradoxical leadership by addressing the question: What is the extent of using Paradoxical leadership in schools? It targets Arab culture in tow main countries representing the Arab majority: Egypt and Saudi Arabia. To bypass these, quantitative data were collected using the paradoxical leadership scale from (387) teachers and (15 (interviews were conducted with principals of schools in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Data analysis reveals the existence of an "ambivalent Arab leadership context" it is consistent with the non-Arab cultures included in the scale used and involves a cultural rearrangement centered on religion and heritage and adds educational responsibilities to school principals. For the study outputs.
Key word: paradoxical leadership, school principals, school
The Influence of Blockchain-based Smart Contracts on Arbitration Speed: The Mediating Role of Trust in the Arbitration Process
Get PDFThis study investigates the influence of blockchain-based smart contracts on arbitration speed and explores the mediating role of trust in the arbitration process. Utilizing a quantitative research approach. A date was collected from a sample of 202 experienced legal practitioners and arbitrators through online survey in the realm of blockchain-based smart contracts was analyzed to examine the relationships and effects concerning the employing of smart contracts, trust, and arbitration speed. Statistical tools were used to prove the study model. The study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between smart contracts and arbitration speed, highlighting the potential benefits of their implementation. The findings of this study have significant implications for policymakers, legal practitioners, and stakeholders involved in arbitration, as they shed light on the potential advantages of integrating smart contracts into the arbitration process. By leveraging the transparency, security, and automation features of blockchain technology, smart contracts have the potential to streamline arbitration proceedings, expedite resolution times, and enhance overall trust in the process.
Keywords: Blockchain-based, Smart Contracts, Arbitration Speed, Trust in Arbitration Proces
Procrastination in High School Students in Times of COVID-19, Lima-Perú: A Psychological Respective
Get PDFObjective: To measure the degree of procrastination and the reasons why high school students from an educational institution in the district of San Juan de Lurigancho procrastinated in times of pandemic. Methodology: Quantitative, comparative and relational with cross-sectional design. A total of 377 students of both sexes from 2nd to 5th year of secondary school participated in the study. Results: The association between sex and procrastination showed that females tend to procrastinate more (64.7%) than males (47.9%); although in both cases the tendency to procrastinate is medium. However, the high comparison is also related to females. Of the total number of students, 56.2% tend to medium procrastination. The association of Grade and procrastination showed that Grade 3 students tend to higher procrastination (63.3%) than the other grades. 56.2% tend to medium procrastination. Conclusions: Females tend to procrastinate more than males due to lack of energy and self-control and low assertiveness and confidence. Grade 3 students procrastinate more than the other grades and there are significant differences in academic procrastination between these groups
Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version of the Leuven Affect and Pleasure Scale: Comparison between Depressed and Healthy Subjects
Get PDFBackground The study aims to translate the Leuven Affect and Pleasure Scale (LAPS) into the Malay version (LAPS-M) and to evaluate the psychometric properties. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at both psychiatric centres in Malaysia. LAPS-M was developed from the original LAPS via translation process and specific wording amendments were made for local cultural adaptation. A group of depressed patients (N=187) and healthy subjects (N=83) completed LAPS, LAPS-M, Montgomery- Asberg Depression Rating Scale-Malay version (MADRS-M), Positive Emotion Rating Scale (PERS) and Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS). Results The LAPS-M demonstrated good parallel form reliability when compare with LAPS (ICC = 0.83). The internal consistency of LAPS-M was excellent with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.977. The assumptions of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) shown adequate sample size based on Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy; the bartlett’s test result of p value < .001. EFA method of Parallel Analysis and Velicer’s Minimum Average Partial Criterion shown 3-Construct in LAPS-M. Each construct in LAPS-M shown good convergent validity compare with PERS (r = 0.82), SHAPS (r = 0.79) and MADRS-M (r = -0.74). The new scoring system was developed in LAPS-M. The cut-off score of 107 distinguished depressed patients from healthy subjects with sensitivity of 91.4% and specificity of 87.9%. Positive predictive value revealed 92% and negative predictive value revealed 87%. The area under the curve (AUC) for the receiver operating characteristic was 0.93. Conclusion LAPS-M is a comprehensive self-rated depressive assessment scale that demonstrated satisfying psychometric properties in measuring multifaceted components of psychological wellbeing.
Keywords: Depression; Negative affect; Positive affect; Mental health; Leuven Affect and Pleasure Scale ; Exploratory Factor Analysi
Students’ Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy on The Speaking Performance in Politeknik Kesehatan Mimika
No full textThe research aimed to find out the level of students\u27 emotional intelligence, to reveal how emotional intelligence and self-efficacy affect the students\u27 speaking performance, and to compare emotional intelligence and self-efficacy, which dominantly affect the students\u27 speaking performance. This research was conducted in mixed method research. The instruments used in this research were a speaking test, questionnaire, and interview. The population were 35 students of Politeknik Kesehatan Mimika. The data were analyzed using the Likert scale, descriptive statistics, and ANOVA through SPSS 23 version. The result of this research showed that the level of students\u27 emotional intelligence was at a very good level, while the level of students\u27 self-efficacy was at an average level. The components of Emotional Intelligence affected the students\u27 speaking performance were self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and relationship management. On the other hand, the dimensions of self-efficacy were not affecting the students\u27 speaking performance. The Emotional Intelligence dominantly affected the students\u27 speaking performance as evidenced by standardize coefficient (Beta) value 41.3 %, while the standardize coefficient (Beta) value of self-efficacy is 3.3%.
Keywords: Emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, speaking performanc
Analysis of Investigative Competencies in Professional Teacher Training
No full textObjective: The investigative competences reach great relevance since they allow solving problems of daily life and the social context, they are also closely related to the progress and development of various communities. In this sense, the objective of this study was to establish the actions and/or pedagogical activities that have been developed in different universities in the Latin American region in order to achieve investigative skills in students who are studying the professional career of Educational Teaching.
Theoretical framework: Investigative skills and their impact on social well-being agreed on the importance of knowing precisely the techniques and procedures to be used in scientific studies by students.
Design/Methodology/Approach: For this, after the respective screening, 20 scientific articles were selected from recognized databases; Significant findings were determined, among which the incidence of the use of active methodologies, the implementation of evaluation instruments such as rubrics, the increase in the number of publications of scientific articles by university professors, the use of advanced virtual applications in research processes and the creation of seedbeds for researchers in university classrooms.
Findings: In light of the results, the importance of consolidating investigative competencies in the professional training of future teachers is framed, as well as the urgent need for universities to implement better means, materials and educational resources for the sake of the meticulous development of said competencies. in teachers of the 21st century, taking as a premise the recent knowledge that addresses this problem.
Research, practical and social implications: Developing research skills in future teachers requires universities and training centers to take on new challenges.
Implications/Originality/Value: En Latinoamérica, a pesar de las dificultades de tipo sistémico y estructural por las que esta región atraviesa, los docentes han utilizado los servicios del internet a fin de autoformarse y mejorar sus competencias investigativas