January-March Period Research Articles

The Relationship between Sodium Intake and Nutritional Status with Hypertension Incidence in the Work Area of the Alosika Health Center, Konawe Regency

Abstract. Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension can cause complications of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes mellitus. Hypertension at the Alosia Health Center in 2021 was 72 cases and increased in 2022 for the January-March period by 90 cases. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sodium intake and nutritional status with the incidence of hypertension. Quantitative research design, cross sectional study approach. The sample is partly all patients registered at the Alosika Health Center, Konawe Regency in 2022 for the January-March 2022 period as many as 89 obtained by Simple Random Sampling. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test. The results of the study from 89 samples, the incidence of hypertension, most of them had hypertension (66.3%), then based on sodium intake, most were more (67.4%) and based on nutritional status most of 56 people (62.9%) nutritional status normal. Chi-Square test obtained p value 0.000 for the relationship of sodium intake with the incidence of hypertension and p value 0.001 for the relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of hypertension. The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between sodium intake and nutritional status with the incidence of hypertension in the work area of the Alosika Health Center, Konawe Regency.

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections among Hospitalized Children in Poland during 2010-2020: Study Based on the National Hospital Registry.

Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is responsible for infections mainly affecting the lower respiratory tract in infants and young children after the first exposure. The aim of the study is to show up-to-date information on RSV hospitalization cases in Poland in children aged < 5 years. A retrospective, population-based study was conducted using data from hospital discharge records of patients hospitalized from 2010-2020. The study group consisted of 57,552 hospitalizations of RSV children. The mean and median ages were 232 (95% CI: 230-234) and 132 (IQR 63-271) days. The mean annual hospitalization rate for patients with RSV infection was estimated to be 267.5 per 100,000, and the highest was observed in children < 1 year (1132.1 per 100,000). The mean annual hospitalization rate was significantly higher in patients living in urban than rural regions (p < 0.001). A statistically significant increase in the number of hospitalizations was observed (p < 0.0001) during the analyzed period. The seasonal pattern was found with the highest rates of hospitalizations in the January-March period. The increasing RSV hospitalization rate requires further research and may be the basis for urgent healthcare measures. The results may be helpful in comparative analyses in the European and global context.

Rossby Waves in Total Ozone over the Arctic in 2000–2021

The purpose of this work is to study Rossby wave parameters in total ozone over the Arctic in 2000–2021. We consider the averages in the January–March period, when stratospheric trace gases (including ozone) in sudden stratospheric warming events are strongly disturbed by planetary waves. To characterize the wave parameters, we analyzed ozone data at the latitudes of 50°N (the sub-vortex area), 60°N (the polar vortex edge) and 70°N (inner region of the polar vortex). Total ozone column (TOC) measurements over a 22-year time interval were used from the Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer/Earth Probe and Ozone Mapping Instrument/Aura satellite observations. The TOC zonal distribution and variations in the Fourier spectral components with zonal wave numbers m = 1–5 are presented. The daily and interannual variations in TOC, amplitudes and phases of the spectral wave components, as well as linear trends in the amplitudes of the dominant quasi-stationary wave 1 (QSW1), are discussed. The positive TOC peaks inside the vortex in 2010 and 2018 alternate with negative ones in 2011 and 2020. The extremely low TOC at 70°N in 2020 corresponds to severe depletion of stratospheric ozone over the Arctic in strong vortex conditions due to anomalously low planetary wave activity and a high positive phase of the Arctic Oscillation. Interannual TOC variations in the sub-vortex region at 50°N are accompanied by a negative trend of −4.8 Dobson Units per decade in the QSW1 amplitude, statistically significant at 90% confidence level, while the trend is statistically insignificant in the vortex edge region and inside the vortex due to the increased variability in TOC and QSW1. The processes associated with quasi-circumpolar migration and quasi-stationary oscillation of the wave-1 phase depending on the polar vortex strength in 2020 and 2021 are discussed.

Analisis Produktivitas Mesin Filling Auto Cup Sealer 1 dengan Metode Overall Equipment Effectiveness pada PT. Prima Kemasindo

The high level of downtime on the ACS 1 filling machine at PT. Prima Kemasindo causes the production process to be not optimal on the machine. The purpose of this study is to identify the maintenance system on the ACS 1 filling machine and measure the productivity level of the ACS 1 filling machine in the period from January to March 2021. This research is applied research using the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) method. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data obtained from company reports as well as interviews and observations. The results obtained in this study are the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) value of the ACS 1 filling machine for the period January 98.0%, February 98.5%, March 95.2%, and the average OEE value for the January-March period is 97.2 %. Then from the analysis of Six Big Loses, it is known that the highest loss elements are Idling and Mirror Stoppages and Reduced Speed. Based on the results of the fishbone diagram, it is known that the cause of Idling and Mirror Stoppages and Reduced Speed consists of several factors, namely humans, machines, materials, and methods. Several efforts can be made to increase the effectiveness of the use of machines, namely periodic replacement of machine maintenance, periodic operator training, and training on operator self-awareness, the importance of supervision, and operators must always supervise machine parts.

The sensitivity of vegetation in the lower Tigris basin landscapes to regional and global climate variability

This study investigates the lower Tigris basin’s the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) sensitivity in 2000–2016 to regional climate variability reflected by the monthly precipitation and temperature time series of seven global datasets as well as to four global circulation indices. To examine the effect of climate variability on the different ecosystems, the study area has been classified into 10 smaller natural and anthropogenic landscapes based on landforms and land cover patterns. The preliminary analysis showed that the maximum biological productivity reflected by the NDVI of March and April has the highest correlation (0.5–0.8) to the same cumulative amounts of October–March period total precipitation and January–March period mean temperatures according to all datasets. In addition, this article showed there is a correlation between landscapes’ NDVI and global modulation represented by the September–February state of El Nińo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) (0.55–0.70) and December state of the dipole mode index (DMI) (0.35–0.72). The significant differences in the original precipitation and temperature levels according to the different datasets have urged the use of normalized time series: z-score of temperatures and analogous six-months the standardized precipitation index (SPI). However, the multiple correlation analysis showed that using ERA-

Hubungan Penerapan Prinsip-prinsip Andragogi dengan Hasil Belajar Peserta Pelatihan Menjahit Pakaian

This study aims to reveal an overview of the application of andragogical principles in training, the learning outcomes of the training participants to sew clothes, and reveal the relationship between the application of andragogical principles and the learning outcomes of the training participants to sew clothes based on the initial observations that the author has made, located at Balai Work Training (BLK) in Padang. The results of the observations show that the high learning outcomes of the training participants are thought to be caused by the application of andragogical principles to the sewing training. This type of research is a correlational study that uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study was the training participants in sewing clothes for the January-March period this year. The sampling technique is saturated sampling and the sample is the whole population. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire and the tools used were questionnaires. The data analysis technique used the percentage formula and the Spearman Rho formula. The results of this study indicate that: 1) the application of andragogical principles in sewing good clothes; 2) the learning outcomes of the training participants to sew clothes are classified as good; 3) there is a significant relationship between the application of andragogical principles and learning outcomes in sewing training at the Vocational Training Center (BLK) in Padang. The suggestion of this research is that it is hoped that the instructor can deepen knowledge in teaching adults so that the results obtained are more optimal. Although in practice it has been implemented well. Keywords: Andragogy Principles, Learning Outcomes

Does the Hospital Admission of Patients with Respiratory Disease Increase in Izmir When the PM10 Level is High?

Air pollution is caused by exhaust emissions from motor vehicles, fuel consumption for heating of residences, and especially emissions from industrial facilities around the world. The exposure to outdoor air pollution has been associated with acute and chronic health problems, from irritation to death. In this study, we aimed to determine whether air pollution increases the frequency of hospital admission and whether there is a difference between disease subgroups, age, and gender, in the 2-year period in Izmir province where - air pollution is increasing. Collection of health data for the project compiled by the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Izmir Provincial Health Directory Information Processing Department, and information obtained on the age groups, gender, admission time, and diagnosis of illness [International Classification of Diseases (ICD)10 code] on the residents of Izmir in 2016/2017. The daily numbers of patients with respiratory complaints and air pollution were found to be related. Both air pollution and the admission rate increase in the January-March period. In male patients, the risk of hospitalization increases for 1.14%. Males had a higher increase in the rate of diagnosis of chronic rhinitis (increase of 6.22%) than females who had an increase of 0.97%. It was observed that there was a 2.62% increase in the incidence of bronchiectasis, 2.53% in that of asthma, and 2.49% in that of dyspnea. There was a significant increase in respiratory diseases during the days when the air pollution was high, and this was observed as the upper respiratory tract infection and acute bronchitis in the young group and chronic respiratory diseases in the elderly group upon hospital admissions. The reduction of air pollutants and inhalation of clean air are the most important aspects in providing a healthier and longer life.

Variasi Data Suhu Permukaan Laut, Tinggi Paras Laut, Klorofil-a, dan Upwelling di Perairan Selatan Jawa serta Korelasinya Dengan Data Lapangan

South Java Sea are regions that have quite complex dynamics because they are influenced by several factors, both regionally and globally. The influence certainly affects the variations in oceanographic features such as Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Sea Surface Height (SSH), and Chlorophyll-a concentration. Observation of oceanographic feature at this time has many methods, one of them by remote sensing. The purpose of this study is to calculate the variation of oceanographic conditions based on satellite data and its correlation with field data. The results show that the SPL and ATPL data with the field data have a fairly good relationship, where the value of R2 reaches 0.74 and 0.9. In general, the variation of oceanographic data has the same pattern that is changing seasonally. SST and SSH data are at their maximum in the January-March period, while the minimum is July-September. While the concentration of chlorophyll-a is at the maximum condition in July-September and minimum in January-March. This is thought to be an upwelling phenomenon that occurred in July-September due to the monsoon wind movement. Upwelling index calculation results based on wind data show that in the period June to September is the peak of the upwelling phenomenon.

The Investigation of the Prevalance and Epidemiology of House Dust Mites in Giresun

The aim of this study was to determine the species of house dust mites and their prevalence in Giresun. Dust samples taken from 15 houses which were visited monthly for one year were examined by the lactic acid method. A total of 2251 mites were detected in the study. The distribution of mites was as follows: 81.8% Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, 0.5% Dermatophagoides farinae, 0.04% Euroglypus maynei (E. maynei), 4.2% Dermatophagoides spp. 0.06% A. siro, 2.4% Glycphagus domesticus, 0.9 % Lepidoglyphus destructor, 1.4% Tyrophagus putrescentiae, 4.5% Campunatus arcuatus, 1.3% Cheyletus spp. Pyroglyphid species were detected in all houses (100%). Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus was found in 100%, D. farinae 5% and E. maynei 4% of the houses. The mites in Giresun were found in all houses throughout the year and were detected in all of the samples. Although they were detected in greater amounts in the spring and summer, only a moderate relationship could be detected with temperature. In August-October period, mite existence was significantly higher than the January-March period (p<0,05). D. pteronyssinus was found in higher numbers on the mezzanine floors between May and August and on the ground floors in September and October (p<0,05). We think that the climate characteristics of Giresun are suitable for the development and proliferation of house dust mites and this can pose a risk for sensitive people.

MODIS-Aqua detects Noctiluca scintillans and hotspots in the central Arabian Sea.

Northern Arabian Sea is considered as an ecologically sensitive area as it experiences a massive upwelling and long-lasting algal bloom, Noctiluca scintillans (green tide) during summer and spring-winter, respectively. Diatom bloom is also found to be co-located with N. scintillans and both have an impact on ecology of the basin. In-house technique of detecting species of these blooms from Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)-Aqua data was used to generate a time-series of images revealing their spatial distribution. A study of spatial-temporal variability of these blooms using satellite data expressed a cyclic pattern of their spread over a period of 13 years. An average distribution of the blooms for January-March period revealed a peak in 2015 and minimum in 2013. Subsequently, a time-series of phytoplankton species images were generated for these 2 years to study their inter-annual variability and the associated factors. Species images during active phase of the bloom (February) in 2015 indicated development of N. scintillans and diatom in the central Arabian Sea also, up to 12° N. This observation was substantiated with relevant oceanic parameters measured from the ship as well as satellite data and the same is highlight of the paper. While oxygen depletion and release of ammonia associated with N. scintillans are detrimental for waters on the western side; it is relatively less extreme and supports the entire food chain on the eastern side. In view of these contrasting eco-sensitive events, it is a matter of concern to identify biologically active persistent areas, hot spots, in order to study their ecology in detail. An ecological index, persistence of the bloom, was derived from the time-series of species images and it is another highlight of our study.

Kretanje obolevanja od trihineloze na području Beograda za period 2004-2013. godina

The paper describes the movement of morbidity of trichinellosis in the Belgrade for the period 2004-2013. In the survey descriptive epidemiological study was applied. In analyzing the data, the crude an age specific and standardized incidence rates were used. The standardization is carried out by the direct method, using the world population as a standard. According to the annual report regarding the work in the prevention, combating and elimination of infectious diseases, in the past decade a total of 177 persons have been affected by trichinellosis. The highest average age-specific incidence rates for trichinellosis for men were registered in the age group 20-29 years (2.72 per 100,000 men) and for women in the age group 0-9 years (1.35 per 100,000 women). Peak occurrence of trichinellosis was January-March period (74.02% of all cases). The average standardized incidence rate for trichinellosis was 1.09 per 100,000 inhabitants. In the period of 2004-2013. in Belgrade were registered 17 family outbreaks of trichinellosis which affected 115 persons. The annually repeating family outbreaks of trichinosis in the Belgrade indicates insufficient awareness of the risk of parasitic diseases caused by consumption of products from raw or undercooked meat. Of the particular importance is the health education of those who work in pig farming, it is necessary to point out the importance of testing meat for the presence of parasites before use.

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Objetivos: Identificar la variabilidad temporal de los aerosoles atmosféricos en Huancayo a través de datos satelitales. Métodos: Investigación de alcance descriptivo, diseño longitudinal. Los datos utilizados fueron, el índice de aerosol (IA) tomados por el sensor OMI (ozone monitoring instrument) en el período 2005-2012; y el espesor óptico de aerosol (EOA) registrados por el sensor MODIS (moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer) de las plataformas Aqua y Terra, en los períodos 2003-2012 y 2001-2012, respectivamente. Resultados: El IA registró el año 2012 un máximo interanual de 0,61; durante el período enero-marzo disminuyó a 0,30; abril-agosto aumentó a 0,75 y setiembrediciembre disminuyó a 0,43. En cambio, el EOA reportó en el 2005 un máximo interanual de 0,22; en el período abril-junio disminuyó a 0,09; juliosetiembre aumentó a 0,30; octubre-diciembre disminuyó a 0,22, y enero-marzo aumentó a 0,20. El análisis estadístico reportó un coeficiente de correlación entre el IA del sensor OMI y el EOA del sensor MODIS de las plataformas Aqua y Terra, siendo 0,1041 y 0,0982 (p&lt;0,05), respectivamente. La misma correlación fue efectuada entre los datos del sensor MODIS, resultando más elevada 0,902 (p&lt;0,05). El IA mostró una tendencia de incremento a razón de 0,036/año; el EOA de disminución, 0,003/año. Conclusiones: Se identificó un patrón de variación significativo entre las estaciones y los meses de ambos parámetros con elevados valores del IA en invierno y otoño, máximos en agosto; el EOA, en primavera y verano, máximos en septiembre.

The Great Salt Lake Ecosystem (Utah, USA): long term data and a structural equation approach: Comment

The Great Salt Lake Ecosystem (Utah, USA): long term data and a structural equation approach: Comment

Vitamin D levels and associated factors: a population-based study in Switzerland

To update the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and to identify factors associated with vitamin D status in the Swiss adult population. Data from the 2010-2011 Swiss Study on Salt intake, a population-based study in the Swiss population, was used. Vitamin D concentration in serum was measured by liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry. Major factors that influence vitamin D levels were taken into account. Survey statistical procedures were used to estimate means and prevalences of vitamin D levels and status. Monthly-specific tertiles of vitamin D and ordinal logistic regression were used to determine the associations of covariates of interest with vitamin D status. The prevalences of vitamin D insufficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D: 20-29.9 ng/ml) and deficiency (<20 ng/ml) were the highest in the January-March period; 26.4% (95%CI: 21.6-31.7) and 61.6% (95%CI: 56.0-67.0), respectively. In the same period, more than 9 of ten men were vitamin D insufficient or deficient. Each unit increase of Body Mass Index was associated with an 8% decreased likelihood of being in a higher vitamin D tertiles. Oral contraceptive, altitude, urinary excretion of calcium, use of vitamin D supplement or treatment, high wine consumption, physical activity were associated with vitamin D tertiles. Compared to the French-speaking region, the Italian-speaking region was independently associated with a higher likelihood of being in higher vitamin D tertiles (OR: 1.66, 95%CI: 1.14-2.43). Low levels of vitamin D are common among Swiss adults, in particular during winter months and outside the Italian-speaking region.

Factors affecting acetone concentration in blood of dairy cows at the first stage of lactation

The aim of this paper was to determine effects of selected genetic and environmental factors on the concentration of acetone in blood of cows in the first trimester of lactation. The study included 124 Polish Holstein-Friesian primiparous cows born, reared and managed on the same farm. The samples of blood were collected on day 2, 5, 30, 60 and 90 after calving. The highest serum acetone concentration in the animals examined was observed on day 5 after calving. The level of this compound was inversely related to the contribution of the original Holstein-Friesian breed in gene pool. Significantly higher serum acetone level was observed in cows calved in January-March period when compared to other months of the year. Besides, the level of acetone determined on day 5 after calving was associated positively with body weight determined at the same day and negatively with body weight changes between days 5 and 60 after calving.

On the water depth in diving sampling sites of Tachybaptus ruficollis

In a remnant wetland of Central Italy, we carried out a yearly pilot study on some aspects of diving ecology and behavior of the little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). During the 2005 period, this species occurred in the study area from October to June, when the maximum water depth in wetland channels was deeper than 30 cm. Density of the little grebe resulted significantly correlated with maximum water depth in channels. In diving sampling sites the water depth was 77.62 cm in average (±28.89) and, during the study period, it was not correlated with maximum water depth in channels. In January–March period, when maximum water depth was deeper than 110 cm in average, the median values of water depth in diving sampling sites was significantly lower, when compared to the median values of water depth in channels. Water depth in sampling sites appeared relatively constant around a yearly cycle and independent to maximum water depth in channels. These data corroborate the hypothesis that in a wetland with a heterogeneous pattern of water depth, little grebe individuals avoid diving in wet areas with too deep water (i.e., >1 m) because in these conditions individuals could face a too high energetic cost for acquiring food resources.

Cinética da fermentação e taxas de degradação de forrageiras tropicais em diferentes idades de corte estimadas pela técnica de produção de gases in vitro

Avaliaram-se a cinética de fermentação e taxas de degradação de três espécies forrageiras tropicais (capins tanzânia, marandu e tifton 85), com três idades de corte (28, 35 e 42 dias) nos períodos de janeiro-março e abril-junho, mediante o uso da técnica de produção de gases in vitro. No período de janeiro-março, o capim-marandu apresentou os maiores valores de fração solúvel, degradabilidade potencial e degradabilidade efetiva a taxa de passagem de 2%/hora. No período de abril-junho, os capins marandu e tanzânia apresentaram resultados semelhantes para essas mesmas variáveis. Independentemente do período, o capim-tifton 85 apresentou os menores valores de fração solúvel, degradabilidade potencial e degradabilidade efetiva a 2%/hora e valores superiores de fração não-degradável. Em abril-junho, a idade de corte influenciou a fração solúvel e a produção de gases após 96 horas de incubação, cujos menores valores foram observados, de modo geral, aos 28 dias. As menores taxas de fermentação foram observadas para o capim-tifton 85 no período de abril-junho, independentemente da idade de corte.

Influence of a swimming-pool on fertility in buffalo species

The aim of this study was to verify the effect of a swimming-pool on reproductive efficiency in buffalo species. The trial was performed in a commercial buffalo farm, where lactating buffaloes were divided into two groups (G1 and G2), and only in G1 a swimming-pool was available. Data of a 4-years period (1999–2002) were analysed. Statistical analysis of calving-conception interval (CCI) of a first 3-years period (1999–2001), after logarithmic conversion, was performed by “t” Student’s Test while the percentage data were analyzed by Chi-square test. Animals in G1 showed higher conception rate within 120 days post calving (53.7% vs. 39.9%; P<0.001) in both deliveries of January-March and April-August. During the first 2 years (1999–2000) the CCI of buffaloes that delivered in January-March period was longer (P<0.001) than that of April-August. Furthermore, on the total of the 3 years the CCI was longer (P<0.01) in buffaloes of G2 compared to G1. Because of the presence of a swimming-pool also for G2 from 2002 May, the conception rate of not pregnant subjects characterized by more than 40 days open in 2001 and 2002 was also calculated and the favourable effect was confirmed. These results highlight the beneficial effect of a swimming-pool on fertility in buffalo species.

Incidence of pregnancy failures in buffaloes with different rearing system

During a three year trial, 380 corpora lutea were found in lactating buffaloes and the ratios of not pregnant buffaloes/corpora lutea (NP/CL) were analysed by chi-square test between: years (1999 vs. 2000 vs. 2001), days open (<120 days vs. >120 days; DO1 and DO2 groups respectively), January–March vs. April–August calving periods, presence vs. absence of swimming-pool (G1 group vs. G2 group respectively). Data were analysed by chi-square test. NP/CL ratios increased throughout the years (7.53%A vs. 26.32%Bb vs. 41.73%Bc in 1999, 2000 and 2001 respectively) due to a progressive paddock overcrowding and were higher in DO2 groups and during the January-March period. The swimming pool presence was able to reduce significantly the NP/CL incidence (18.01%A vs. 33.14%B in G1 and G2 groups, respectively) with a significant effect only in the April-August period (18.62%A vs. 34.96%B in G1 and G2 respectively). NP/CL ratio, as expression of anomalous oestrous cycle and embryonic mortality, may be proposed as a specific tool for evaluating buffalo welfare.

Distribution and relative abundance of caribou in the Hudson Plains Ecozone of Ontario

To determine past distribution and relative abundance of caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in the Hudson Plains Ecozone (HPE) of Ontario, we reviewed past HPE-wide winter systematic aerial surveys, partial winter systematic surveys, summer photographic surveys, incidental observations of caribou, and other sources of information from the period 1950—2003. We conducted new HPE-wide aerial surveys in February 2003 and 2004 to evaluate current distribution patterns. From this information, we defined 9 core wintering areas in the HPE and differentiated between 3 catego¬ries of relative abundance. Wintering areas for the January—March period have changed relatively little over the past 45 years. Summer distribution of caribou along the Hudson Bay coast apparently shifted or expanded from the area west of the Severn River to the central and eastern portions of the coast since the 1980s, and caribou observations have become much more common in the area east of the Winisk River since 1998. Because major resource development activities in the HPE are proposed and some are imminent, we recommend additional caribou surveys to document current caribou population identity, size, and distribution, and research projects to better define caribou wintering areas, calving areas, and movement patterns in the HPE.