Internal Department Research Articles

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Evaluation of patients whose HCV serology was investigated in our hospital between 2010-2018

HCV infection is commonly asymptomatic, most people infected with HCV are not aware that they are infected, and most of those who receive a diagnosis also currently cannot reach treatment. Our study, it was aimed to appreciate the rate of anti-HCV-positive patients and the awareness and knowledge of patients about their hepatitis C follow-up or treatment. In this study, we evaluated 56.115 patients who were screened for anti-HCV tests retrospectively. The patients who have positive HCV RNA tests with anti-HCV tests and without having HCV RNA test results were attempted to reach by phone. Anti-HCV positivity was determined in 708 (1.3%) patients. The mean age of 708 patients (Female, n=415;58.6%, and male, n=293;41.4%) was 63 years. Anti-HCV was positive in 708 patients, HCV RNA test was positive in 324 (45.8%) patients and negative in 163 (23.0%) patients. In 221 (31.2%) patients with positive of anti-HCV tests. The distribution rates of the requesting HCV RNA test in departments were: 41.8% in the infectious department, 39.4% in the internal department, 18.8% in the surgery department. Among 324 patients, 65 of them were phoned. Among 65 patients, 14 of them were being treated in another center, 11 of them were treated in our hospital. Among 221 patients who were not tested for HCV RNA 74 of them were phoned. Among 74 patients, 16 of them were being treated in another center and 7 of them were treated in our hospital. We found that the knowledge of physicians about HCV screening and treatment is low in the eradication of HCV. This situation emerged as the most important limitation of the study. Therefore, education programs about the notification of the HCV cases to the doctors for diagnosis and treatment may be beneficial.

The Reality of Cybersecurity and its Challenges in Saudi Arabia

Recent technological developments have led to an increasingly wide use of electronic devices, platforms and applications. These technologies are now an important factor in the digital transformations taking place in many governmental agencies. In parallel with these technological advancements, new cybercrime techniques have been developed, making them a complex and highly prioritized national security issue for many countries around the world. To address this challenge, the Saudi Arabian government, through a royal decree, has urged government agencies to create internal cybersecurity departments to safeguard their information and technical assets. This makes cybersecurity a critical element of the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision. This study aims to shed light on the reality of cybersecurity and its challenges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The researcher designed a questionnaire to measure several dimensions, including cybersecurity management, addressing cyber threats and risks, security techniques, and future (strategic) challenges. A sample of 98 IT employees working in different government agencies participated in this study. The results of the data analysis show that the level of cybersecurity against cyber threats and risks is high in the government agencies of Saudi Arabia. KEYWORDS Cybersecurity, cyberspace, cyber risks management, cyber threats and risks, cyber warfare

The reasons for the growth of unjustified appeals to the internal security departments of state bodies

The reasons for the growth of unjustified appeals to the internal security departments of state bodies

Psychometric properties of Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test screening tool among medical outpatients in Dilla University Referral Hospital, southern Ethiopia, 2020.

Objective:A quick, efficient, and flexible screening tool is essential for identifying alcohol use disorder in a busy clinical context. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test is the most widely used and validated screening tool in the outpatient context. The psychometric features of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test have yet to be confirmed for Ethiopians. As a result, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test screening tool’s reliability and validity among medically ill patients in Ethiopia.Method:A total of 325 patients who visited the internal medicine outpatient department were included in this study. To diagnose alcohol use disorder based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.), the psychometric features of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test were compared to the gold standard of Mini International Neuropsychiatry Interview. The reliability was determined by examining internal consistency. The receiver operating characteristic curve was established to calculate sensitivity and specificity of the screening tool. Construct validity was determined using confirmatory factor analysis.Result:The translated version of Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test showed language clarity. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s α = 0.9). The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test provides an excellent receiver operating curve with cut-off point ⩾8 for females (sensitivity = 0.92, specificity = 0.87, positive predictive value = 70.2, negative predictive value = 96.9, likelihood ratio+ = 7.16, and likelihood ratio− = 0.1) and ⩾10 for males (sensitivity = 0.91, specificity = 0.84, positive predictive value = 72.6%, negative predictive value = 95.3%, likelihood ratio+ = 5.57, and likelihood ratio− = 0.10). Confirmatory factor analysis yielded good model fit indices for the two- and three-factor models, with the two-factor model outperforming the others.Conclusion:The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test has been proven to be a reliable tool for detecting alcohol use in gedofa-speaking medical outpatients.

Peculiarities of implementation of unified professional training programs for a position of a police officer

The research subject is educational relations emerging in the process of professional training of newly-admitted police officers. The research object is the unified professional training programs for internal affairs officers implemented at educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and professional training centers for regional internal affairs departments. The authors analyze the peculiarities of implementation of educational programs based on the unified professional training programs, and the problems educational institutions face during their implementation. The authors formulate the solutions helping to improve the considered unified educational programs, and optimize the work of educational institutions under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The authors offer a mechanism of radical unification of professional training programs for internal affairs officers, which is based on the implementation of two versatile professional training disciplines. The solutions offered will help prevent the unplanned increase of teaching load and overcrowding in classes in case the officers of various positions are enrolled at the same training group. The authors suggest changing the contents of the disciplines “Firearms training” and “Physical Training” aimed at the increase of professional competence of internal affairs officers.

КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПОДХОДЫ К ВНЕДРЕНИЮ ВНУТРЕННЕГО КОНТРОЛЯ В ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫХ И МУНИЦИПАЛЬНЫХ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЯХ

The problem of providing effective and legitimate functioning of public finance system causes considerable interest of all scientists-economists and specialists of this sphere without exception. This is explained, first of all, by the fact that both the level of development of economic systems of different levels and the well-being of each individual citizen depend on the effective turnover of finances in the state. At the same time, financial control, an integral part of which is internal control in budget institutions, remains the main lever of influence on the state of discipline in the sphere of public finance. It should be noted that taking into account negative tendency of growth of offences in the sphere of public finance, the problem of provision, correctness and rationality of building of internal control system in various institutions maintained at the expense of budgetary funds raises no doubts. In this context the conducted research is devoted to consideration of conceptual approaches to introduction of internal control in state municipal institutions. The article pays separate attention to the categorical essence of internal control in the budgetary sphere. The process of forming of internal control system is presented as three interrelated stages: development and approval of internal documents regulating the preparation and carrying out of internal control, organization and realization of internal control, making changes in internal control system. Within the framework of the first stage a special attention is paid to preparation and drawing up of internal documents, the obligatory ones being Regulations on the Internal Control Department and Regulations on Procedures of Internal Control. It is also indicated that the above documents should be specified and expanded at the level of the heads of structural subdivisions by adopting the administrative documents on the procedure for performance of the functions entrusted to them. In the description of the second stage the main blocks in the context of which the internal control in the municipal institution should be carried out. The third stage of implementation highlights the grounds for changes in the internal control system of the municipal institution.

Profesor dr Milan D. Petković (1906-1987) - ostavština za budućnost

In this paper, the notes are given on the life and scientific work of Gastroenterology prof. Dr. Milan D. Petković. He published 25 papers and one monograph, "Operable Gastric Cancer - Clinic and Radiology" (University of Niš, 1972). Prof. Dr. Milan D. Petković was the head of the Internal Department of the General Hospital in Niš. He selflessly conveyed the knowledge to his students, and he was asking for as much as he knew himself, no more, no less. His life was filled with medical science, patients, his hometown, and hunting.

Investigation of Existence of Steady States of a Solar Power Plant Operating in the Distribution Network of an Electric Power System

The paper presents the results of studies of the steady-state operating modes of solar photovoltaic stations. Using the data obtained, it is possible to significantly increase the efficiency of using solar power generating plants and significantly increase the service life of additional equipment. The relevance of this study is due to the increasing demand for low-power electric power systems, as well as for renewable energy technologies. For the research, materials were taken from relevant international departments and agencies, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation. In addition, the sources of data are publications and studies of Russian and foreign scientists on the issues under study. The Federal Law No. 35-FZ “On Electricity”, adopted in December 2019 by the State Duma of the Russian Federation, introduces such a concept as “Micro-generation facility”, thereby simplifying the possibility of installing, connecting to the general network of an electrical system, for example, a small solar power plant (SPP) consumer. Small-scale electric power industry at this stage of its life is an energy-efficient tool in the restructuring of the energy sector of the Russian Federation, contributing to the abandonment of the traditional centralized system based on the use of large sources of electric power production, and the transition to alternative methods of generating electricity based on the use of energy sources, updated for specific natural conditions and requests of potential consumers. Reducing pollutants and emissions that are harmful to human health can reduce the level of the existing burden on the country's economy and give an impetus to the development of its potential due to the freed up resources. reduce the burden on the economy, thereby freeing up resources for its growth. Of course, the transition from traditional economic models to the model of 'green growth' can be realized only if significant efforts are made to expand international cooperation in this area. At the same time, there is a need for consistent implementation of events at various levels on the part of all states, as well as maintaining the chosen political course for many years.

Decreasing Energy and Nutrient Intake During Hospitalization In Muhammadiyah Lamongan Hospital

Inpatient Malnutrition rates are quite high and distributed in almost all hospitals for all types of diseases and socio-economic sufferers. This study aims to examine the nutritional status, total patient intake, and factors that influence the total intake of newly hospitalized patients at Muhammadiyah Lamongan Hospital. The study was conducted from November to December 2019 in the internal, surgical, and Obgyn departments of the Muhammadiyah Lamongan Hospital. A total of 80 patients were selected as samples using the accidental sampling technique. The results showed that 87.5% of patients were hospitalized due to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, acute and chronic kidney failure, cirrhosis, acute myocardial infark, and others. Only 12.5% ​​are treated for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, meningitis, diarrhea, and others. Calculation of BMI in patients shows that 10% of patients are obese, 30% are overweight, 50% are normal and 10% are malnourished. 24-hour recall results showed that 100% of patients could not meet energy and nutrient requirements (<80% of energy and nutrient demand figures). The average patient is only able to meet 24% of energy, 17% protein, 24% carbohydrates, and 18% fat. As many as 35% of patients complained of nausea and 22.5% of them were accompanied by vomiting. The number of patients said that decreased appetite because abdominal pain (35%), 25% patients experienced shortness of breath. Many patients complained that their bodies were weak / without strength (95%). Appetite also decreased due to difficulty chewing (17.5%) and difficulty swallowing (22.5%). Physical conditions like weakness accompanied by other eating disorders can be the cause of the patient's decreased food intake. This has led to a decrease in nutritional status in patients due to inadequate energy and nutrient need (especially those who have to go through a long period of hospitalization).

Organization Capacity and Firm Performance

This study examined the effect of organization capacity on firm performance. The specific objectives were to; determine the influence of employee training on firm performance; examine the effect of market orientation on firm performance. The study made use of a sample of 150respondents generated drawn from existing materials in Asaba Delta State. Simple random sampling method was adopted to administer the respondents. Primary data was retrieved with the aid of semi-structured questionnaire. The research adopted a descriptive survey design method and statistical technique was multiple regression analysis in testing the hypotheses. The findings established that there is a significant relationship between organization capacity and firm performance. The study concludes that for firms to succeed in a highly competitive environment, they should be responsive to customer needs and wants and this requires them to be market oriented in terms of customer focus, competitor orientation and inter-functional co-ordination among the firm's internal departments. Finally, it was recommended that therefore the top management of a firm and the various departments should be supporting the market orientation as part of the antecedents to a market orientation and employee training.

Spectrum and Prevalence of Thyroid Diseases at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Retrospective Study of 976 Cases

Background Thyroid disorder is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide and neglected public health issues in Somalia. The aim of the study thus was to investigate the thyroid disorders in patients attending to the largest tertiary referral hospital in Somalia. Methods This retrospective study was conducted on patients admitted to the internal department of Somalia Mogadishu-Turkey Education and Research Hospital, Somali, between January 2017 and December 2019. Patients who were tested for thyroid function tests and had complete data were included. Patients with incomplete data and currently treated for any thyroid disorder were excluded from the study. ed data including patients' sociodemographic characteristics, thyroid function tests, and histopathological findings were retrieved from the hospital database system. Results A total of 976 patients with thyroid disorders were enrolled, of whom 66.6% (n = 650) were female and 33.4% (n = 326) were male. The mean age of the patients was 47 ± 18.5 years. The majority of the patients were reported in the 31–50 (35.9%) age range. The most reported thyroid function disorders were 58.8% euthyroid sick syndrome followed by 15.4% hypothyroidism, 12.5% subclinical hypothyroidism, 7.6% hyperthyroidism, and 5.7% subclinical hyperthyroidism. The distribution of comorbidity indicated that 13.4% had diabetes mellitus, 10.4% had HIV, 4.9% had malaria, and 4.5% had HIV and malaria coinfection. Thyroid malignancies were detached in 22 (2.2%) patients including eleven papillary thyroid cancer, nine patients had follicular thyroid cancer, and two patients had differentiated thyroid cancer. Conclusions Euthyroid sick syndrome was the most common type of thyroid disease in our setup. Hypothyroidism is the second most common, followed by subclinical hypothyroidism. Papillary thyroid cancer was the predominant histology among thyroid malignancies, followed by follicular thyroid cancer. This study revealed that thyroid diseases emerge as an important endocrine disorder encountered in Somali, necessitating a major public health response.

Developing reading learning materials for 2nd semester students of international relations department

This research study aimed to develop reading learning materials to facilitate 2nd-semester students of the International Relations Department in learning reading skills through Bahasa Inggris Hubungan Internasional II subject. This research was a research and development study. The development of the learning materials was carried out through several steps, namely needs analysis, syllabus design, product development, product validation, product revision, try-out, and final product development. This research developed four units of reading learning materials. The appropriateness of the learning materials is viewed from four aspects, namely content, activities, language, and graphics. The expert judgements and field-testing data indicate that the learning materials are appropriate as shown by the mean scores of the expert evaluation ranging from 3.0 to 3.72 and students’ agreement ranging from 3.1 to 3.7 on 4 to 1 Likert scale

Dermatomyositis following COVID-19 infection

IntroductionViruses have been shown to reveal autoimmune diseases like type1 diabetes and systemic connectivities like dermatomyositis (DM). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is best known for its respiratory symptoms but multiple systems could be affected in acute or post COVID-19 infection period. Clinical dermatomyositis following COVID-19 infection was exceptionally reported.ObservationWe report a case of a 61-year- woman with no medical history observed in March 2021 with bilateral edema. Doppler ultrasound demonstrated a superficial venous thrombosis of saphenous veins. The patient had a suspicious epidemiological history, and her chest CT scans showed lung damage similar to that caused by COVID-19. PCR test for Coronavirus confirmed the infection. She was treated by curative anticoagulation, steroids and oxygen therapy. Two months after her leaving, she was presented in internal medicine's department with pulmonary embolism despite good anti coagulation. Her PCR test for Coronavirus was negative. At her admission, she was complained of asthenia weight loss and pain in scapular and pelvic muscles. Physical examination revealed erythematous patches with edema in periorbital areas. Chest auscultation found bilateral basal lung crepitation. Bilateral proximal muscle weakness in upper and lower extremities was objectified. Oral examination found ulcerations in the lower gingiva. We found signs of arthritis in wrists and proximal interphalangeal joints. Biological tests showed anemia (hemoglobin =8.6 g/dl), accelerated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (65 mm H1) ; high C-reactive protein(119 mg/l)d biological myolysis and cytolydid (Creatinin kinase = 1052 U/l, LDH = 478 AST/ALT 238 U/l/119 U/l). Infectious investigations including HCV, HBV and HIV serology were negative. Thyroid function test was in normal range. Neoplastic research was negative. Immunologic analysis revealed positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) with anti JO1 antibodies. Anti cardiolipin antibodies and kit-myositis were negatives. Electromyographic findings revealed inflammatory myositis. The patient was treated by high doses of steroids then progressively decreased. Good progress was noticed.ConclusionDermatomyositis is an inflammatory myopathy relatively rare. An elevation of its incidence was noticed during the pandemic period coinciding of corona virus [1]. Viral infections could induce autoimmunity and may be the eliciting event in the pathogenesis of myositis [2]. In our case, dermatomyositis is hypothetically linked to viral trigger on the background of genetic predisposition. The spectrum of complications following COVID-19 is broad but incidence is too rare including Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Guillain-Barré syndrome and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia recorded in 1, 5 and 7 patients respectively, 4–13 days following onset of COVID-19 symptoms. We assume that true dermatomyositis, triggered by COVID-19 may occur and the immunopathogenicity is via type 1 IFN pathway. Tanboon et al. commented that 58-year-old COVID-19 patient reported to have myositis may actually have dermatomyositis.

A Survey Study of English Speaking Strategies Use: Evidence from Chinese High School Students of International Department

This study explores the status quo of speaking strategies used by Chinese High School Students of International Department by using both questionnaire and interview. The participants were 90 second-year Chinese High School Students of International Department, and then the data were analyzed by SPSS 18.0. The study yields certain results. First, Chinese High School Students of International Department employ English speaking strategies at a medium level in general. Second, there are differences between higher achievers and lower achievers in the use of speaking strategies. Third, students’ use of speaking strategies is significantly correlated with students’ English proficiency. Pedagogical implications for teachers and students are discussed in the end.

E-learning as an Effective Method in the Prevention of Patient Falls.

ObjectivesPatient falls deteriorate patients’ functional condition and quality of life, and increase their treatment costs. E-learning is considered an effective way to gain knowledge and competencies for quality and safety in nursing practice. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning course for nurses in preventing in-patient falls.MethodsThe research design was mixed. In the first phase of the study, a five-year retrospective analysis of 2,280 in-patient falls was performed. Based on the analysis of risk factors for patient falls and group interviews with clinic managers an e-learning course was designed and completed by 250 nurses from five surgical and internal departments. The course’s effectiveness was evaluated based on the incidence of patient falls and the consequences of the falls before and after e-learning.ResultsAt surgical departments, there was a statistically significant decrease in patient fall indices after the implementation of the e-learning course (from 4.4 to 2.6 falls per 1,000 patients; p=0.022). On the contrary, in internal departments, this index increased in the monitored period (from 19.0 to 26.9 falls per 1,000 patients; p=0.001). In all departments, there was a decrease in the incidence of patient injuries caused by falls after the implementation of the e-learning course; in internal medicine, this decrease was statistically significant (from 54.5% to 33.3%; p=0.014).ConclusionsThe study confirmed that e-learning forms of education for healthcare professionals have a positive effect in preventing patient falls.

The impact of cross-functional coordination on customer coordination and operational performance: an information processing view

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of cross-functional coordination (cross-functional system, process and team coordination) on customer coordination (customer strategic and operational coordination) and operational performance. Following the lens of information processing theory (IPT), this study examines the diverse mechanisms of cross-functional coordination practices in enhancing firms’ information processing capabilities (IPCs) to cope with the higher information processing demands resulting from customer coordination, finally improving operational performance.Design/methodology/approachBased on data collected from 410 Chinese manufacturers, the authors use the structural equation modeling method to test the theoretical model.FindingsThe authors found that cross-functional system coordination is positively associated with customer operational coordination (COC) but not customer strategic coordination (CSC). Cross-functional process coordination increases both customer strategic and operational coordination. Cross-functional team coordination significantly promotes CSC but not COC. Both customer operational and strategic coordination facilitate operational performance.Originality/valueThis research pioneers in identifying three dimensions of cross-functional coordination based on IPT and examine their distinct impacts on various customer coordination activities. The authors distinguish two customer coordination dimensions and reveal their effects on operational performance. This research contributes to the development of IPT. Additionally, this study provides guidelines for managers to coordinate internal departments and collaborate with external customers to enhance firms’ operational performance.

Sistem Informasi Audit Penyerapan Anggaran Berbasis Web

Implementation of Government Regulation No. 60 of 2008 concerning the government's internal control system, which requires an evaluation of the implementation of the budget for each business unit in each government agency. This assessment will be carried out by the Internal Control Department (SPI), which in this case concerns the use of the monthly budget by units and universities at UIN Walisongo Semarang. This audit will advise the consultant on the implementation of the relevant unit budget. An online budget audit program needs to be developed to ensure accurate information. This information system helps SPI auditors determine the performance of absorption of the unit and faculty budget. Audit software development by adopting research and development (R&D). The program developed on the web goes through the planning, system analysis, system model, and system design phases. Tools that include context diagrams and flowcharts are used to illustrate the course of a series of operations in this program. Testing the feasibility of the software using the black box method and the result is an information system that is applied to the budget audit implementation at Walisongo Islamic University in Semarang.
 Keywords: Information System, Internal Audit Budget Absorption.

P156 Global sleep health surveillance of adults: A scoping review

Abstract Introduction The monitoring of sleep health is an emerging but globally under-recognised public health opportunity to help address poor health and social outcomes in the general population. This scoping review aims to identify the existing national surveillance systems monitoring sleep health and to describe the sleep indicators used in the questionnaires. Methods We systematically searched the grey and peer-reviewed literature for cross-sectional national health surveys that included measurement of the sleep of adults aged 18+. Countries screened were the 194 Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO). Searches included 1) targeted searches of the websites of national and international health agencies and statistics departments, 2) customised internet search, and 3) search of electronic databases (PubMed and EMBASE). Progress to date Searches of targeted websites and the internet have been completed. Preliminary analysis shows that 49 (25%) countries have national surveys that include at least one sleep health-related question. Breakdown by the WHO defined regions reveal the European Region (45%) with the highest sleep health surveillance and the African Region (6%) with the lowest. An electronic database search is currently being conducted. Intended outcome and impact This scoping review will provide an overview of the current status of global sleep health surveillance including how sleep is measured in population health surveys. The results will raise awareness about the need to monitor sleep at a national level to improve health and social outcomes.

A study of procalcitonin and c-reactive protein in chronic h.pylori gastritis and it’s relation to severity of the disease

Abstract Background Gastritis is an important premalignant lesion and recent studies suggested a production of inflammatory cytokine-like C-reactive protein during gastritis. This study aimed to determine any relationship between high sensitive Creactive protein (hs-CRP) and inflammation activity among patients with gastritis. Aim and objectives the aim of the study is to compare the levels of procalcitonin and CRP in serum between positive and negative H. pylori chronic gastritis, to correlate their levels with the severity of inflammation of chronic gastritis[h.pylori related and non h.pylori related]and to suggest any effect of different regimens of treatment and their levels in serum. Subjects and methods This is a Cross sectional comparative study, was carried out at Internal Medicine medicine departments of Ain Shams university hospitals, from September 2019 till March 2020,on 75 patients divided into 3 groups: (Group A); positive H. Pylori chronic gastritis,(Group B); negative H. Pylori chronic gastritis,(Group C); normal control group. Results There was positive highly significant correlation between H. Pylori severity and each of CRP and Procalcitonin where (r = 0.929; P < 0.001) and (r = 0.928; P < 0.001) respectively. Conclusion PCT and CRP were effective markers for primary diagnosis, as well as eradication follow-up after therapy, when they were used in parallel with conventional diagnostic methods.