MALNUTRITION AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: RESULTS FROM THE INCUR STUDY

Objectives: to investigate the association between malnutrition and physical performance in nursing home residents. Design: cross sectional study. Setting and Participants: a total of 499 older people (73.1% women) enrolled in the Incidence of pNeumonia and related ConseqUences in nursing home Residents (INCUR) cohort study. Methods: the nutritional status was defined using the Mini Nutritional Assessment\u2013Short Form (MNA-SF), whereas the physical performance was measured with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Unadjusted and adjusted (for age, sex, education, Abbreviated Mental Test score and Charlson Comorbidy Index) linear regression analyses were used to assess the association between MNA-SF and SPPB (primary outcome). The MNA-SF items which seemed most strongly related to the SPPB (and its subtasks) were also explored. Finally, we explored the association of the MNA-SF with each subtest of the SPPB. Results: the mean age of the sample was 85.80 (standard deviation, SD 7.20). The mean SPPB score was 3.05 (SD 2.65) and the mean MNA-SF score 10.35 (SD 2.22). Higher scores of MNA-SF were associated with better physical performance. Food intake deficiency, mobility impairment, and recent psychological stress or acute disease were the items of the MNA-SF most strongly associated with the SPPB, even after adjustment for potential confounders. Among the three subtests of the SPPB, the MNA-SF showed the strongest and most consistent association with the gait speed. Conclusions and Implications: among nursing home residents, the MNA-SF and three of its sub-items (food intake deficiency, mobility impairment, and recent psychological stress) are significantly correlated with physical performance, independently of potential confounders. In particular, the association was evident for the gait speed subtask of the SPPB

Cuculí formation sandstones (Miocene, San Juan precordillera): magnetic fabric controls

Se llevó a cabo un estudio preliminar de fábrica magnética y petrofábrica en areniscas de la Formación Cuculí (Mioceno) en dos localidades de la Precordillera de San Juan y sus resultados fueron comparados con datos obtenidos a partir de estudios cinemáticos de otros autores en el mismo sector. El estudio de la anisotropía de susceptibilidad magnética (ASM) revela elipsoides triaxiales con grados muy bajos de anisotropía. Dado que las rocas analizadas no presentan evidencias macro– o microscópicas de deformación interna, se interpreta que los elipsoides de ASM representan fábricas mágneticas compuestas incipientes, donde la fábrica sedimentaria es un importante factor de control en su desarrollo.A preliminary study of magnetic fabric and petrofabric in sandstones from the Cuculí Formation (Miocene) was carried out in two localities from the Precordillera of San Juan and the results were compared with studies based on kinematic data obtained by other authors in the same localities. The study of the anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) shows triaxial ellipsoids with very low degrees of anisotropy. Due to the lack of macro– or microscopic evidences of strain, it is interpreted that the AMS ellipsoids represent incipient composite magnetic fabrics, whose development is significantly influenced by the sedimentary fabric.Fil: Oriolo, Sebastián. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Departamento de Geología; ArgentinaFil: Re, Guillermo Hector. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Geociencias Basicas, Aplicadas y Ambientales de Buenos Aires. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Geociencias Basicas, Aplicadas y Ambientales de Buenos Aires; ArgentinaFil: Japas, Maria Silvia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Geociencias Basicas, Aplicadas y Ambientales de Buenos Aires. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Geociencias Basicas, Aplicadas y Ambientales de Buenos Aires; ArgentinaFil: Cristallini, Ernesto Osvaldo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Estudios Andinos "Don Pablo Groeber". Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Estudios Andinos ; Argentin

Taxonomic revision of New Guinea diving beetles of the Exocelina danae group, with the description of ten new species (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae, Copelatinae)

Ten new species of Exocelina Broun, 1886 from New Guinea are described: E. andakombensis sp. n., E. garaina sp. n., E. injiensis sp. n., E. kabwumensis sp. n., E. marawaga sp. n., E. posmani sp. n., E. tekadu sp. n., E. varirata sp. n., E. wareaga sp. n., and E. woitapensis sp. n. All of them together with five already described species are united into the newly defined E. danae-group (with E. miriae-subgroup), a polyphyletic complex of related species with lateral setation on the median lobe. In the light of newly available material, all previously described species of the E. rivulus-group are considered to belong to a single species, E. damantiensis (Balke, 1998), which is now placed into the E. danae-group, and three new synonyms are therefore proposed: E. madangensis (Balke, 2001) syn. n., E. patepensis (Balke, 1998) syn. n., and E. rivulus (Balke, 1998) syn. n. Exocelina tarmluensis (Balke, 1998) syn. n. is a junior synonym of E. danae (Balke, 1998). Redescription of E. atratus (Balfour-Browne, 1939) is provided based on its type material. An identification key to all known species of the group is provided, and important diagnostic characters are illustrated. Data on the species distribution are given, showing that whilst most species are local endemics, E. damantiensis is extremely widely distributed

Mirror - Vol. 25, No. 21 - April 27, 2000

The Mirror (sometimes called the Fairfield Mirror) is the official student newspaper of Fairfield University, and is published weekly during the academic year (September - May). It runs from 1977 - the present; current issues are available online.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/archives-mirror/1524/thumbnail.jp

Pengaruh Pemberian Pakan yang Berbeda Terhadap Pertumbuhan Tukik Penyu Sisik (Eretmochelys imbricata) Di Konservasi Penyu Aik Batu Banyak Desa Keciput Kabupaten Belitung

The existence of turtles have endangered, so that the efforts of  preserve population is needed to through captive breeding efforts. In conservation efforts (breeding), selection of the right feed will be affect a good growth. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of different feed and to know the percentage level of different feed efficiency on the growth of hatchlings. This research  conducted for 8 weeks at Aik Batu Banyak of Conservation of Turtle Sea, Belitung Regency. The research method is experimental used a complete randomized design (CRD). The study  conducted 4 treatments with 3 replications. The results of the study showed that feeding different from the growth of hawksbill sea turtles have no significant or significant differences. Hawksbill turtle hatchlings which fed a mixture of 75% anchovies + 25% tamban fish produce higher values ​​of carapace length and carapace width compared to other feeds. Meanwhile, anchovy feeding produces higher hatchlings than other feeds. The length and weight relationship is negative allometric. The highest percentage level of feed efficiency in fish pond food

EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN DARING DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PPKN

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pembelajaran daring dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar PPKn pada siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Gilireng. Penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif. Adapun Populasi dalam penelitian ini yakni seluruh peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Gilireng yang berjumlah 87 peserta didik, sedangkan sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 43 peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Gilireng yang terpilih dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel yakni random sampling. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu: dokumen, angket (kuesioner), dan pedoman wawancara. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Hasil belajar siswa dari 43 siswa, jumlah siswa yang mendapatkan nilai kategori tinggi hanya 7 orang dan siswa yang mendapatkan nilai kategori sedang sebanyak 36 orang. Jumlah siswa pada kategori sedang dan tinggi tersebut tersebar dengan kuantitas yang sama hampir sama dalam menilai efektif dengan tidak efektif pembelajaran daring. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran daring dinilai efektif khususnya bagi yang memiliki hasil belajar yang tinggi dan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar meskipun banyak kendala yang dialami oleh siswa. AbstractThis study aims to find out the effectiveness of online learning in improving the learning outcomes of PPKn in grade VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Gilireng. This research is a type of descriptive quantitative research. The population in this study is all students in class VIIa, VIIb and VIIc in SMP Negeri 1 Gilireng which amounted to 87 students, while the sample s in this study as many as 43 students of grade VII SMP Negeri 1 Gilireng were selected using sampling techniques, namely random sampling. The research instruments used are: documents, questionnaires, and interview guidelines. The data analysis in this study was conducted by descriptive quantitative method. The results of the students' study from 43 students, the number of students who get high category grades only 7 people and students who get a moderate category score of 36 people. The number of students in the medium and high categories is spread with almost the same quantity in assessing the effectiveness of online learning. It can be concluded that online learning is considered effective especially for those who have high learning outcomes and can improve learning outcomes despite the many obstacles experienced by students

Negative Self-Care Behaviours Among Diabetic Patients Bukittinggi, Indonesia

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic multifactorial endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5-10% of adults worldwide. In Indonesia, approximately 10.8 million people, which accounts for 10% of the population, suffer from diabetes. The current treatment considered suitable for diabetes management involves self-care management. Self-management plays a crucial role in achieving blood sugar control, reducing complications, improving quality of life, and lowering hospitalization rates. Negative self-care behaviors frequently observed among diabetes patients include consuming high-fat foods, sugary snacks, non-adherence to diabetes diet protocols. These unhealthy habits make it more difficult to regulate one\u27s own health, which increases the risk of morbidity and death, uncontrolled blood sugar levels, and a decline in quality of life. The purpose of this study is to identify poor self-care practices among type 2 diabetes patients in the Bukittinggi health facilities\u27 service region. Using a deliberate sample technique, a qualitative descriptive study was carried out in seven operational regions of the community health clinics in Bukittinggi, Indonesia. Participants were interviewed in semi-structured interviews, and a chollezi was used to analyze the data. There were 15 people in all, ages 30 to 69, who participated in this study. The participants had been diagnosed with diabetes for a duration of 2 to 21 years. The study identified four themes: unhealthy dietary behaviors, poor medication adherence, preference of unstandardized based herbal medicine, and surrender to Diabetic. Future research should focus on developing appropriate interventions and health promotion strategie

Risk factors for 5-year mortality in a cohort of elderly patients with sarcopenia

Background: The association between multiple risk factors and the mortality of sarcopenic patients has not been studied. This study's aim is to report the prevalence of sarcopenia among a sample of Italian hospitalized older adults, describe the physical function, body fat composition, cognitive, inflammatory and nutritional status of sarcopenic compared with non-sarcopenic subjects, and determine the risk factors associated with mortality in sarcopenic patients. Method: A total of 462 patients were enrolled and followed up for a period of 5 years. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the EWGSOP2 criteria. Factors associated with sarcopenia were identified with linear regression analysis. Logistic regression was applied to explore the association between the risk factors and mortality in sarcopenic subjects. Survival analyses and predictors of mortality were identified using Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression. Results: The prevalence of sarcopenia was 33.5%. Linear regression showed that sarcopenia was associated with Barthel index (B −9.63, p0.004), BMI (B −3.19, p24.9 (HR 0.287 C95% 0.095–0.866 p 0.027). Conclusion: Sarcopenia is associated with low physical function and BMI but higher android fat. Low Barthel, BMI and albumin can significantly decrease the survival rate in sarcopenic patients. Whereas BMI >24.9 is associated with lower mortality hazard

FACTORS RELATED TO THE UTILIZATION OF HEALTH SERVICES AT TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN MAKASSAR

Background: Treatment methods through traditional healers and using herbal ingredients are an alternative for the community in overcoming health problems experienced, in addition to using conventional health services. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors related to the use of health services at Traditional Community Health Center in Makassar (Balai Kesehatan Tradisional Masyarakat Makassar/BKTM) in 2023. Methods: This research was conducted at Traditional Community Health Center in Makassar in May 2023. The population of this study were all outpatients in all types of services. The sample size was 95 respondents. The research method employed was a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach. The data analysis techniques used were univariate and bivariate, and the tests applied was chi-square test. Results: The study's findings revealed that the utilization of health services at Traditional Community Health Center in Makassar was associated with three factors: availability(p=0.048), affordability(p=0.000) and accessibility(p=0.085). Conclusion: The utilization of health services at Traditional Community Health Center in Makassar correlated with availability, affordability, and accessibility. It is recommended for the management to improve facilities that are not yet available, as well as increase promotion and publication regarding traditional health services and the existence of the Balai Kesehatan Traditional Masyarakat Makassar