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IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL GAMES BASED ON ROLE PLAYING GAMES (RPG) AS A LEARNING MEDIA FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION

Akhnaf, Ardhito Faza, Ayu, Winda Kusuma, A, Erico Pratama Nugraha · Waskita: Jurnal Pendidikan Nilai dan Pembangunan Karakter;

The escalating issue of demoralization within the younger generation in Indonesia is exacerbated by the diminishing character values, often attributed to the pervasive influence of globalization. Recognizing the inadequ…

Circadian Rhythm Effects on the Extraction and Identification of Semen on Semen-Stained Fabrics Using Seminal Fluid Biochemistry

Agoro, Eni-yimini, Alabrah, Peter, Amaihunwa, Kingsley · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The rate of rape and other sexually induced crimes is rapidly on the increase worldwide with weak empirical confirmational tools, and expensive financial implications This is further compounded by poor proof of the time…

Evaluation of the Content and Structure of Otorhinolaryngology Curricula in Libyan Medical Faculties' Undergraduate Program from 2023-2024

Abir Sharif · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study conducted to evaluate the content and structure of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) curricula in Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program in all Libyan medical faculties through surveying the stuff member of th…

PERAN GURU PPKN DALAM MENJAGA EKSISTENSI NILAI-NILAI KEARIFAN LOKAL SEBAGAI KEPRIBADIAN BANGSA DI ERA DIGITAL

Nuryadi, Muhammad Hendri, Widiatmaka, Pipit, Hakim, Muhammad Lukman · Waskita: Jurnal Pendidikan Nilai dan Pembangunan Karakter;

This study aims to determine the meaning of local wisdom as the nation's personality, the problems of PPKn teachers in maintaining local wisdom, and the role of PPKn teachers in maintaining local wisdom in the digital e…

UNRAVELING THE REALITY OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Saraswati, Destriana · Waskita: Jurnal Pendidikan Nilai dan Pembangunan Karakter;

UNRAVELING THE REALITY OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Prevalence of Hypothyroidism and Cardiac Diseases Among Libyan Down Syndrome Patients

Rawasy Etaleb, Atia, Ahmed · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Hypothyroidism is among the commonest thyroid abnormality in patients with Down syndrome (DS). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypothyroidism and cardiac defects among pediatric down syndrom…

Components of Dental Resin Composites: A Literature Review

Saad Alsharif, Ahmed Alhareb, Asam Abudalazez · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

During the mid-1900s, dental resin composites (DRCs) were created in order to overcome the limitations of amalgam restorative material. This study aimed to review the primary constituents of DRCs using published scienti…

Anti-Ulcerogenic and Toxicological Evaluation of Polyphenol Rich Extract of Cochlospermum Planchonii Roots in Tissues of Aspirin-Induced Ulcerogenic Rats

Rukayat A. Oyegoke, Mikhail O. Nafiu · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The folkloric use of Cochlospermum planchonii roots as an anti-ulcerogenic and its safety is yet to be affirmed with scientific confirmation and this study is designed to do that. This study evaluated the anti-ulcerogen…

Association of Vitiligo with ABO/Rh System and its Influence on Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and Vitamin D

Mahmoud Ashawesh, Anfal Hareshe, Nada Alamori · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study was conducted to determine if there is a relationship between vitiligo and ABO blood groups, the Rhesus (Rh) factor, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and vitamin D. For vitiligo analysis, two hundred subject…

Incidence and Risk Factors of Post Dural Puncture Headache After Spinal Anesthesia in Tripoli Hospitals

Abdurraouf Said, Hosam Elmahmoudi, Aisha Elansari, Lamia Elbadri, Shaima Elfakhri, Aya Alhejaji · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) remains a prominent clinical concern to the present day and common complication seen in the field of anesthesiology and pain medicine. Identification of such risk factors is a crucial…

Physical and Chemical Evaluation of Different Brands of Paracetamol Tablets

Ruwida Kamour, Entesar El-Sharaa, Asma Eswayah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Paracetamol is considered as one of the most Over-The-Counter (OTC) analgesic and antipyretic drug used. Therefore, assessment of its chemical content as well as physical tests is important to ensure its therapeutic eff…

Appendix mucoceles and pseudomyxoma peritonei: Avoiding a sticky situation

Glasbey, James, Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

Appendix mucoceles and pseudomyxoma peritonei are commonly tested in surgical postgraduate examinations, but are rare to see in practice. Understanding their pathology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis will support…

State of the Art Review: Evidence based management of acute appendicitis

Kamarajah, Sivesh, El Boghdady, Michael, Anyomih, Theophilus, Wohlgemut, Jared, Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Even though acute appendicitis is the world's most common emergency general surgical operation, it remains under-researcher with wide variations in care. The aim of this review was to present current evide…

Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Infection Rates and Severity in Healthcare Workers at Benghazi Medical Centre

Hoda Ahwaide, Nagat Elbarghathi, Moner Saffour · Attahadi Medical Journal;

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, health care workers (HCWs) were more susceptible to infection, and as such, they were given priority immunization. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination ag…

Use of Coolsticks in district general hospital

Tadrak, Konstancja · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Ethyl chloride spray is conventionally used for testing cold sensation during spinal or epidural blocks.Coolsticks are reusable, durable, non-toxic stainless steels wants that can be cooled and are a cheap…

Pulse lavage in lower limb arthroplasty: awash with carbon saving opportunities

Brennan, Caitlin · Impact Surgery;

Introduction Pulse lavage is used in cemented orthopaedic procedures to prepare the bone bed, improve fixation strength at the bone-cement interface, and reduce the risk of bone cement implantation syndrome. We sought t…

CARING NATURE (ClimAte neutRal INitiatives for GrowiNg heAlTh and care Unmet REquirements) - Waste Management in Health Care

Lorenzon, Laura, Gui, Daniele, Mari, Pasquale, Korn, David, Magalini, Sabina · Impact Surgery;

Background: Each OR has the potential to produce up to 2300 kg of waste/year. A recent study from UK, USA and Canada documented that ORs were found to be up to 6 times more energy-consuming than other hospital departmen…

Towards Greener Hand Surgery - An Audit Of Current Practices In A Tertiary Hospital

Narendra, Dhanyata, Jose, Rajive · Impact Surgery;

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Sustainability of Medtronic Surgical Devices

Pille, Mallory · Impact Surgery;

Background Medical devices used in surgery have the potential to impact the environment. While it is essential for medical devices to be accessible, of quality design & manufacture, and cost effective, they must also ai…

Evaluation of clinical examination and preoperative imaging in patients with right iliac fossa pain and a medium or high risk score for appendicitis (RIFT-2)

RIFT Study Group · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Clinical risk models can be used to safely stratify UK patients with suspected appendicitis with low scores to ambulatory pathways, preventing admissions and unnecessary surgery. This study aimed to examin…

Enhanced recovery through fast-track pathway for patients undergoing emergency appendectomy: a quality improvement study

Cidoncha Secilla, Ariadna · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Acute appendicitis is a highly prevalent condition, with an incidence ranging from 5.7 to 57 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year. The average hospitalization duration for patients undergoing laparoscopi…

Can behavioural change interventions be used to tackle the misdiagnosis of appendicitis and improve patient outcomes?

Li, Elizabeth, Mansour, Fatima · Impact Surgery;

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Improving efficiency in nitrous oxide hospital supply systems to aim towards a carbon neutral NHS Wales : N20 reduction for greener surgery

Nicholson, L, Timoney, R, Evans, R · Impact Surgery;

Background: Nitrous oxide (N20) is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential of 280 times that of carbon dioxide. This project aims to identify potential nitrous leak and reduce the waste of N20 in Glangwili Hosp…

Creating Impact in Surgery

Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

Thank you for reading the latest edition of Impact Surgery. We are committed to fostering a platform that amplifies the voices and experiences of surgeons and researchers from across the world. In line with this vision,…

The 'great unknowns' in management of appendicitis in children.

Hall, Nigel · Impact Surgery;

Acute appendicitis is the commonest surgical emergency in children. The lifetime risk of developing appendicitis is 7-8% with a peak incidence in the early teenage years. As such over 10,000 children in the United Kingd…