Specific Knowledge Research Articles

Evaluation of Effectiveness of Self-Supervised Learning in Chest X-Ray Imaging to Reduce Annotated Images.

A significant challenge in machine learning-based medical image analysis is the scarcity of medical images. Obtaining a large number of labeled medical images is difficult because annotating medical images is a time-consuming process that requires specialized knowledge. In addition, inappropriate annotation processes can increase model bias. Self-supervised learning (SSL) is a type of unsupervised learning method that extracts image representations. Thus, SSL can be an effective method to reduce the number of labeled images. In this study, we investigated the feasibility of reducing the number of labeled images in a limited set of unlabeled medical images. The unlabeled chest X-ray (CXR) images were pretrained using the SimCLR framework, and then the representations were fine-tuned as supervised learning for the target task. A total of 2000 task-specific CXR images were used to perform binary classification of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and normal cases. The results demonstrate that the performance of pretraining on task-specific unlabeled CXR images can be maintained when the number of labeled CXR images is reduced by approximately 40%. In addition, the performance was significantly better than that obtained without pretraining. In contrast, a large number of pretrained unlabeled images are required to maintain performance regardless of task specificity among a small number of labeled CXR images. In summary, to reduce the number of labeled images using SimCLR, we must consider both the number of images and the task-specific characteristics of the target images.

Are We Talking about the Same Thing? Modeling Semantic Similarity between Common and Specialized Lexica in WordNet

Specialized languages can activate different sets of semantic features when compared to general language or express concepts through different words according to the domain. The specialized lexicon, i.e., lexical units that denote more specific concepts and knowledge emerging from specific domains, however, co-exists with the common lexicon, i.e., the set of lexical units that denote concepts and knowledge shared by the average speakers, regardless of their specific training or expertise. Communication between specialists and non-specialists can show a big gap between language(s), and therefore lexical units, used by the two groups. However, quite often, semantic and conceptual overlapping between specialized and common lexical units occurs and, in many cases, the specialized and common units refer to close concepts or even point to the same reality. Considering the modeling of meaning in functional lexical resources, this paper puts forth a solution that links common and specialized lexica within the WordNet model framework. We propose a new relation expressing semantic proximity between common and specialized units and define the conditions for its establishment. Besides contributing to the observation and understanding of the process of knowledge specialization and its reflex on the lexicon, the proposed relation allows for the integration of specialized and non-specialized lexicons into a single database, contributing directly to improving communication in specialist/non-specialist contexts, such as teaching–learning situations or health professional-patient interactions, among many others, where code-switching is frequent and necessary.

Nutrition employability and graduate readiness: The Australian Working in Nutrition study.

Nutrition science graduates contribute to the nutrition workforce by bringing specialist knowledge and skills needed to address future food challenges. This study aims to provide a snapshot of the current employment landscape for nutrition science graduates in Australia and how well their degrees prepare them for employment. A cross-sectional survey of Australian tertiary nutrition graduates was conducted to explore tertiary training, employment pathways and their perceived preparedness for practice. This study included a final sample of 119 graduates from 17 Australian tertiary institutions. Almost two-thirds of respondents had completed further training. Most graduates (77%, n = 91) had worked in a food, nutrition science or health-related role after their degree; the most frequently cited employment settings were government or public health organisations; research, not-for-profit or nongovernment organisations; and the food industry. Work-integrated learning was identified as a key predictor of graduates working in a role that differed from their expectations as a student. The skill categories developed during nutrition training that were most valued in the workplace included nutrition and scientific knowledge, and professional and communication skills. This study offers first insights into the current employment landscape for nutrition graduates across Australia. Findings show that current nutrition science professionals are highly qualified and prepared to navigate the evolving demands of nutrition practice. Regular review of graduate employment will inform nutrition science curriculum to enable graduates to be well equipped in the face of dynamic practice settings.

UrbanAgriKG: A knowledge graph on urban agriculture and its embeddings

Abstract This research article outlines a study that examines the creation of a comprehensive knowledge graph specifically designed for the domain of urban agriculture. The research centers on the acquisition, synthesis, and arrangement of pertinent information from various origins in order to establish a specialized knowledge graph tailored for urban agricultural systems. The graph depicts the interrelationships and attributes of various entities, including urban farms, crops, farming methods, environmental factors, and economic elements. Moreover, this study investigates the efficacy of different graph embedding methodologies in the domain of urban agriculture. The aforementioned techniques are utilized in the context of the urban agriculture knowledge graph in order to extract significant representations of entities and their relationships. The primary objective of the experimental study is to investigate and reveal semantic relationships, patterns, and predictions that have the potential to improve decision-making processes and optimize practices in the field of urban agriculture. The results of this study make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the area of urban agriculture. Additionally, they offer valuable insights into the potential uses of graph embedding techniques within this field.

Citizens' views on prices of medicines reimbursed by the National Health Service: Findings from Italian online focus groups.

Access to medicines is one of the biggest challenges to health systems, affecting society and individuals. This study aims to explore citizens' opinions, perceptionsand attitudes on the model of medicines' research and development (R&D) and price setting of medicines reimbursed by the Italian National Health Service. We run four online focus groups, analysed through thematic analysis. people aged 30-70 years, who had completed at least compulsory schooling (8-10 years), with no specialised knowledge about the subject. healthcare workers, pharmaceutical and device industry employees, researchersand medicine policy board members. We aimed to include a purposive sample of 20 participants, variable in terms of age, educational leveland place of residence. Eleven women and six men participated. The mean age was 53 years (range: 28-73). Most (n = 15) had a university degree or attended secondary schools. Eight had a job, five were not employed,and four were retired. In general, participants supported the role of the public health service. Almost all had limited knowledge of medicines' R&D and price setting. Most asked for transparency on medicine prices and negotiation criteria. Participants considered revenues of pharmaceutical companies disproportionateand most called for containment measures of profits. Most were in favour of a stronger public intervention in R&D and prices' negotiations. Few were sceptical of the public sector's ability to play this role. Medicines' prices were discussed as a health matter. Increasing citizens' awareness ofthese topics is needed by providing spaces and conditions to participate in the discussion, including different perspectives and interests. Members ofBEUC-the European consumer organisation-proposed the project. Altroconsumo, an independent consumer organisation and OCU, a Spanish consumer organisation, participated in developing the project and the main topics to discuss. The Mario Negri Institute and Aplica cooperative-the Spanish methodological team-were involved by BEUC and their national organisations to define the methodology, organisational aspectsand contentsand conducted the focus groups.

NEW APPROACHES TO TRANSLATION THEORY AND PRACTICE (FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF CREATING AN EXERCISE BOOK “FOUNDATIONS OF WRITTEN TRANSLATION PRACTICE FROM GERMAN INTO RUSSIAN LANGUAGE”)

The paper discusses the conceptual foundations of a modern exercise book designed to train translators working with the most popular German-language genres, which include journalistic discourse, which is represented by extensive corpora of texts. The authors describe the key linguistic problems and factors influencing the quality of written translation from a foreign language into Russian. The most important factors seem to be logical, institutional, economic and social ones. Their totality largely determines the genre structure and belonging of the text to a certain type of discourse. In the course of the analysis of linguistic means and external factors, the authors come to the conclusion that it is necessary to develop a series of exercise books on the theory and practice of translation aimed at solving specific translation problems and developing specific knowledge, skills and abilities to work with foreign cultural content containing ideological and value components, conflictogenic factors, and subject to the influence of ambisemia. To comprehensively solve the problems associated with the preparation of translators, it is proposed to apply a systematic approach that integrates logical, institutional, economic and social factors.

Effects of the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Work Readiness of Undergraduate Nursing Students in China: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Newly graduated nurses with strong work readiness are more likely to smoothly transition from school to clinical settings. However, even before the pandemic, this transition from nursing graduate to clinical nurse was often challenging. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of the initial wave of COVID-19 on the work readiness of nursing students. A convergent mixed-method design was employed. For the quantitative study, an online cross-sectional survey was conducted among 500 graduating nursing students from four Chinese public higher education institutions. The questionnaire comprises three parts: socio-demographic information, the Chinese version of the Work Readiness Scale for Graduate Nurse, and a questionnaire on the socio-behavioral impact of COVID-19 on the general population. In the qualitative study, a semi-structured interview was carried out with 8 students who took part in the survey. The results from both parts were integrated using the "Pillar Integration Process". The study identified six key pillars: "Graduating nursing students possess fundamental knowledge, skills, and a preparedness in terms of attitude and psychology"; "Specialist knowledge and skills and soft skills for transition from nursing students to clinical nurses need to be strengthened"; "The most obvious impact of COVID-19 on nursing students are the adoption of preventive measures and the limitations in study and daily life due to household confinement"; "Growth in both personal and professional awareness"; "Negative effects of fear and anxiety"; and "Negative effects of household confinement". Graduating nursing students require additional preparation in specialized nursing knowledge, skills, and soft skills to make a successful transition from students to clinical nurses. It is important to acknowledge that the impact of COVID-19 on students' work readiness has both positive and negative aspects. Therefore, whether during the pandemic or post-graduation, these students will benefit from increased support from universities and hospitals.

Что такое право? Взгляд на угрозу юридических химер через призму истории правовых и политических учений

If distinguishing of the Saint Petersburg school of theory and philosophy of law is possible, then its centre will essentially be the reliance on the idea of modern academic research as a phenomenon belonging to post-classical scientific rationality, as well as the accompanying desire to use interdisciplinary methodology in scientific research. Such approaches have from time to time met and continue to meet misunderstanding from some points of view, coupled with a reference to the inadmissibility of introducing legal chimeras. In this article, the authors suggest adhering to an approach that, with a number of reservations, belongs to the philosophy and methodology of common sense, which implies a cautious attitude towards excessive critical aspirations, recalling the importance of paying attention to all positions that meet the minimum procedural criteria of academic consistence, not seeking to “understand too fast”, attempts to find a rational grain and explain why the author adheres to such a concept instead of trying to criticize another view right away and avoiding labeling. The study of the material of the history of legal and political doctrines, according to the authors, indicates the need for a balanced attitude to different points of view, mainly because the principal “users” of law are not scholars themselves, but members of society, not always having specialised knowledge in the field of law, although this consideration, of course, does not deprive academic legal knowledge of its value.

The Stellarium Gornergrat: Astrophysics with your own Data

Remote-controlled telescopes in education provide the opportunity to obtain high quality astronomy images for a broad variety of users. The Stellarium Gornergrat is such a telescope. In addition to pure observation, it offers a user-friendly interface and teaching modules so that astronomical and astrophysical projects can be integrated into everyday school life without any special prior knowledge and without requiring a lot of time. This contribution presents the Stellarium project and a provides an overview of several teaching activities.

The Development and Usability Assessment of an Augmented Reality Decision Support System to Address Burn Patient Management

Critical care injuries, such as burn trauma, require specialized skillsets and knowledge. A clinical decision support system to aid clinicians in providing burn patient management can increase proficiency and provide knowledge content for specific interventions. In austere environments, decision support tools can be used to aid in decision making and task guidance when skilled personnel or resources are limited. Therefore, we developed a novel software system that utilizes augmented reality (AR) capabilities to provide enhanced step-by-step instructions based on best practices for managing burn patients. To better understand how new technologies, such as AR, can be used for burn care management, we developed a burn care application for use on a heads-up display. We developed four sub-set applications for documenting and conducting burn wound mapping, fluid resuscitation, medication calculations, and an escharotomy. After development, we conducted a usability study utilizing the System Usability Scale, pre- and post- simulation surveys, and after-action reviews to evaluate the AR-based software application in a simulation scenario. Results of the study indicate that the decision support tool has generalized usability and subjects were able to use the software as intended. Here we present the first use case of a comprehensive burn management system utilizing augmented reality capabilities to deliver care.

The Relationship Between Personnel Development and Employee Performance at Zhuoyue Human Resources Service Co. LTD., Hohhot, People’s Republic of China

Background and Aim: The important factors of effective performance are those related to the working environment or organization, such as the environment in the organization, organizational policies and administrative control, command, the nature of the work, the relationship between people at all levels of the organization, compensation, management, budget, etc., and the factors caused by the operator. Thus, this study aims to study the personal development level of Huhohaote Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD employees. To study the work efficiency level of employees in Hohhot Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD., People's Republic of China. Study the relationship between employee development and performance in Hohhot Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD. Materials and Methods: To study and provide suggestions on talent development and employee performance of Hohhot Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD., People's Republic of China. The study subjects were 80 employees of Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD., Huhohot City, People's Republic of China. The sample size calculation formula of Yamane Taro was adopted to determine the sample size. The analysis was carried out statistically. Data include frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Pearson correlation coefficient statistics were used to test the hypothesis. The statistical significance level was 0.05. Results: The research results found that: (1) the Talent development level of employees of Huhhot Zhuoyue Human Resources Service Co., LTD., People's Republic of China; Overall, is at the highest level. (2) The work efficiency level of employees of Huhhot Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD., People's Republic of China. Overall, this is a high level. (3) Analysis results of the relationship between employee development and employee work efficiency in Huhhot Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD., People's Republic of China. In general, the relationship between the two is at a high level. The lowest level equals -0.292. 4) Suggestions for talent development and work performance of employees of Hohhot Zhuoyue Human Resources Service Co., LTD., People's Republic of China are as follows: Increase modern training forms, so that theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge applied to practical work, and organize training consistent with the job responsibilities of employees. Training should be targeted and purposeful. A sufficient budget should be provided for training so that trainees can put their knowledge to good use and apply what they have learned to practical work. Employees should be brought to more successful departments to learn so that they can become role models in the work. Employees should be provided with financial support for further education. Professional trainers should be allowed to explain specific work knowledge to employees. Training should be provided in line with employees' interests, and the company should cultivate employees' sense of service and be recognized in the enterprise. Conclusion: The relationship between human resource development and employee performance is moderate in Hohhot Zhuoyue Human Resource Service Co., LTD.

Predictors of job tenure for people with a severe mental illness, enrolled in supported employment programs.

Different predictors of job tenure for people with a severe mental illness (SMI) have been documented. Conflicting results may be explained by the choice of indicators to measure job tenure. This study aimed to assess the contribution of employment specialist competencies working in supported employment programs, client variables, and work accommodations, in determining job tenure in the regular labor market. A longitudinal study was conducted over 6 months, including people with SMI (n = 209) registered in 24 Canadian supported employment programs. Multivariable modeling analyses were performed. Overall, 67% (n = 140) of the sample were employed at the 6-month follow-up. Multilevel analyses showed that shorter duration of unemployment (i.e., the number of weeks worked), employment specialist knowledge, and working alliance were the strongest predictors of job tenure for people with SMI. With respect to the number of hours worked per week, diagnosis, executive functions, social functioning, work accommodations, and employment specialist skills were the strongest predictors of job tenure for people with SMI, with 57% of variance explained. Understanding the various predictors of job tenure can assist employment specialists in providing better interventions for the work integration of people with SMI. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Five “translation” strategies to adapt technical content for lay audiences

Writing for lay audiences requires language that is understandable by readers without expertise in the subject matter at hand. This means carefully selecting, organising, wording, and supporting content, focusing on conveying relevant points in a straightforward and engaging manner. Applying the principles of plain language can help writers achieve these goals. An important point is that plain language principles apply to all informative writing, whether readers possess specialist knowledge or not. Readers at all levels of expertise welcome and deserve clarity. The goal of this article is to present strategies for translating content originally created for specialists using the principles of plain language.

Contribution to Pharmacy/pharmacist Education through Writing

The Education Award of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (PSJ) was conferred for "Contribution to pharmacy/pharmacist education through writing on organic chemistry." The award-winning activities were described in three parts section 1-3. Section 1 Importance of Research and Education in Organic Chemistry: In this section, it is explained that organic chemistry serves as the fundamental basis for a wide range of natural science disciplines studied in pharmaceutical departments. It emphasizes that having a solid foundation in organic chemistry is essential for pharmacists to understand pharmaceuticals. This knowledge contributes significantly in healthcare settings such as team-based medical care (interprofessional cooperation) with physicians and nurses, as well as in interactions with patients, providing a unique contribution that other professions cannot achieve. Section 2 Two Serial Articles Written on Organic Chemistry: This part mentions two serial articles that are beneficial for pharmacists and pharmaceutical researchers. These articles aimed to broaden specialized knowledge and provide practical information, contributing to pharmaceutical education and professional training for pharmacists. Section 3 Publication of New Organic Chemistry Textbooks: In this section, the introduction of textbooks and reference books in the field of organic chemistry for pharmaceutical education is highlighted. These educational materials were published to offer valuable information to pharmaceutical students and aspiring pharmacists, enhancing their expertise. These three writing activities significantly contributed to pharmaceutical education and the improvement of the professional work of pharmacists.

Healthcare professionals’ experiences and views of providing continence support and advice to people living at home with dementia: “That’s a carer’s job”

BackgroundPeople living with dementia at home and their family carers often feel unsupported by healthcare professionals in managing continence problems. In turn, primary and community-based healthcare professionals have reported lacking specific knowledge on dementia-continence. This study aimed to understand more about healthcare professionals’ experiences and views of supporting people living with dementia experiencing continence problems, as part of developing acceptable resources. Having a nuanced understanding of unmet need would facilitate the design of engaging resources that enable healthcare professionals to provide more effective continence support to people living with dementia at home.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with a range of healthcare professionals (n = 31) working in primary and community care in the South of England in 2023. Transcribed interviews were uploaded to NVivo 12, then analysed inductively and deductively using a thematic framework.ResultsContinence-related conversations were avoided by many healthcare professionals due to lack of dementia-continence specific knowledge. Many considered that continence problems of people living with dementia were largely outside their remit once a physical cause had been ruled out. This contributed to a lack of priority and proactivity in raising the subject of continence in their consultations. Challenges to providing support included limited consultation time and lack of access to specialist services with availability to support individuals.ConclusionThere is substantial scope to support primary and community-based healthcare professionals in their provision of continence-related support and advice to people living at home with dementia. This includes addressing knowledge deficits, enhancing confidence and instilling a sense of accomplishment.

Development of a Comprehensive Model for Cancer Symptom Care for Women With Ovarian or Endometrial Cancer

Background: Women with ovarian or endometrial cancer experience multiple symptoms during chemotherapy. Specialized cancer nurses possess specific knowledge and competencies to effectively monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities and provide self-management support. Objective: To describe the conception and development of a comprehensive cancer symptom model of care in an oncological setting for women diagnosed with ovarian or endometrial cancer. Methods: The participatory evidence-based, patient-focused process for guiding the development, implementation, and evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles—the participatory, evidence-based, patient-centered process for advanced practice (PEPPA) framework directed the process. The first 6 steps of this 9-step framework were utilized to incorporate research evidence, engage, and obtain the input of key stakeholders. Results: Stakeholders (n = 27) contributed with specific knowledge, perspectives, and feedback to the entire development process, and several needs were identified. Following structured discussions, a new model of cancer symptom care with elements such as symptom management, electronic patient-reported outcomes, and an expanded nursing role in the form of nurse-led consultations was developed. Conclusions: We effectively utilized the PEPPA framework to design a new cancer symptom model of care, that was agreed upon by key stakeholders. Implications for Practice: This stakeholder-engaged, and evidence-driven process could be used as a template for others wanting to develop a population-specific model of care to improve cancer symptom management. What is Foundational: With the expansion of the cancer nursing role, the new model has the potential to improve the quality of cancer care and health outcomes related to symptom management.

The Gap Between What Parents Need and How Pediatric Primary Care Providers Can Help Families of Children With Special Education Needs.

We describe the gap between parents' special education needs and pediatric primary care providers' (PCPs) ability to address those needs from a mixed-methods study at a safety-net hospital. We conducted qualitative interviews with English- and Spanish-speaking parents (n = 25) and PCPs (n = 11) about special education knowledge and experience and interactions with a primary care-embedded special education clinic. PCPs also answered survey questions on these topics. Parents reported four challenges: (1) knowing where to start and how to advocate for their youth, (2) being heard or having a say, (3) using the "right" language, and (4) gathering information on special education resources. Primary care providers disclosed three barriers: (1) training, (2) knowledge to assess the appropriateness of supports, and (3) time to address concerns. The gap between PCPs and parents was bridged by the special education clinic. Systematic interventions can ensure that PCPs help parents address the special education needs of their patients.

Counselors’ Knowledge of Serving the Birth to Six Population

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) is a culturally informed, relationally focused area of clinical expertise which addresses the social–emotional needs of very young children and their families. IECMH addresses a critical need and, because of the nuances of the population, requires specific knowledge and skills. Although counselors are often providers of this type of clinical work, very little training exists in counselor education programs, leaving counselors to possibly work outside of scope of competence. This article explores the knowledge and experiences of counselors’ with IECMH. The results of a quantitative survey will be addressed, along with implications and recommendations for counselor education programs and professional counselors to further their knowledge on IECMH.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN "SPECIALIST'S OPINION" AND "EXPERT RESEARCH OPINION" IN CASES OF FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS

The article presents topical issues related to the appointment of forensic medical examinations and research at the request of the defense in criminal proceedings, as well as procedural features of the participation of specialists in expert work at the pre-trial investigation stage. Similarities and differences of subjects using special knowledge, namely specialist and expert, were studied. Ways to improve the participation of specialists in the pre-trial process are proposed.
 Aim of the work. The purpose of the work is to determine the differences between the "Specialist's Opinion" and the "Expert Research Conclusion" in cases of forensic medical examinations on a contractual basis.
 Results. It was established that "Expert's opinion", "Specialist's opinion", "Consultation" cannot correspond to the expert's opinion according to the following criteria: the qualification requirements for persons with special knowledge are different, and the qualification requirements for a specialist at the regulatory level are not defined at all. Similarities and differences of subjects using special knowledge, namely specialist and expert, were studied. Ways to improve the participation of specialists in the pre-trial process are proposed.
 Conclusions. If, in order to obtain a specialist's opinion, all the requirements inherent in an expert's opinion must be followed, then the question arises of the feasibility of obtaining such an opinion, instead of evaluating the evidence in a method proven by practice, namely, conducting a forensic medical examination. "Expert's opinion", "Specialist's opinion", "Consultation" cannot correspond to an expert's opinion according to the following criteria: the qualification requirements for persons with special knowledge are different, and the qualification requirements for a specialist at the regulatory level are not defined at all. It is expedient to amend Article 102 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine on the procedure for warning an expert about responsibility for a knowingly false conclusion and refusal without valid reasons to perform the duties assigned to him in the case of providing the conclusions of an expert study, on a contractual basis. Article 243 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine should be supplemented with paragraph 71 of the following content: "A copy of the agreement with the expert institution on conducting the examination, a copy of the receipt for payment of the appointed examination shall be attached to the decision of the investigating judge on the commission of the examination. In Article 71 "Basics of the legislation of Ukraine on health care" it is necessary to introduce a provision on the possibility of conducting a forensic medical examination at the request of the defense party or the victim.We consider it expedient to: 1) create in higher education institutions (medical universities) advisory groups of scientific and pedagogical workers (docents, professors), 2) have them undergo thematic improvement cycles in medical jurisprudence and the basics of forensic medicine.

Improving the knowledge of the HIV/AIDS community in Surabaya city for self-detection of HIV oral manifestations

Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a significant problem in Indonesia. As individuals with compromised immune systems, PLWHA are susceptible to various opportunistic infectious diseases. Awareness and specific knowledge regarding these conditions are important in facilitating prompt treatment and reduce further morbidity and complication in PLWHA. However, many PLWHA lack essential information about these conditions, describing the importance of designing and education an intervention strategy to increase PLWHA knowledge regarding the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this study is to analyze the knowledge of PLWHA about the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS after virtual learning (V.L) intervention. Methods: A pre- and post-test study was conducted with 30 members of the Mahameru Foundation, a support group for PLWHA in Surabaya. The subjects participated in interactive sessions covering various manifestations of HIV/AIDS, disease etiology, attitudes towards proper treatment, and techniques for self-check screenings. Results: The subjects demonstrated increased knowledge of HIV/AIDS oral manifestations and improved skills in self-detecting oral abnormalities related to HIV/AIDS. Conclusion: Educational interventions through interactive sessions and self-check screenings can enhance PLWHA's knowledge and awareness of oral health, aiding in preventing the disease's progression. This approach supports the government's objective of achieving three zeros: zero discrimination, zero AIDS-related deaths, and zero new cases.