Effect of modified constrained induced movement therapy on improving arm function in children with obstetric brachial plexus injury

AbstractMany children who sustain birth injuries to the brachial plexus suffer significant functional limitations due to various sequelae affecting the shoulder and elbow or forearm. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a treatment program based on the elements of the modified constraint induced movement therapy (MCIMT) to encourage use of the affected arm of a child with obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI). Thirty children with OBPI from both sexes ranging in age from three to five years were assigned into two groups of equal number. The control group (group A) who received the exercise program which focused on improving the arm function as well as shoulder abduction and external rotation and the study group (group B) received MCIMT in addition to the same exercise program given to the control group. The arm function was evaluated by the Mallet score system, while active abduction and external rotation range of motion were measured by a standard universal goniometer. The results revealed no significant difference when comparing the pretreatment mean values of the two groups (study and control), while a significant improvement was observed in measuring variables of the two groups when comparing their pre and post treatment mean values. A significant difference was also observed when comparing the post treatment results of the two groups in favor of the study group (group B). The modified constraint movement therapy is an effective method on improving the arm function in children with OBPI

Mengatasi Limpasan Banjir Dengan Normalisasi Saluran Drainase Di Kelurahan Baru Ilir Kota Balikpapan

Limpasan banjir ke jalan raya di perkotaan secara umum disebabkan oleh ketidak sesuai saluran drainase dengan volume limpasan air hujan dan disebabkan oleh saluran drainase yang rusak, tertutup semak belukar dan sedimen lumpur serta terhalang oleh bangunan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah sebagai perwujudan keterlibatan pergutuan tinggi, dunia usaha, dan masyarakat dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi di lingkungan masyarakat, khususnya kawasan hunian dan jalan yang tergenang limpasan banjir. Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini berupa bimbingan teknik, konsultasi dan komunikasi sehingga keterlibatan masyarakat setempat dalam pekerjaan normalisasi sluran drainase dapat maksimal. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat menunjukan bahwa masyarakat setempat antusias dapat dilibatkan pada kegiatan proyek dilingkungannya dan antusias mengikuti bimbingan teknis sehingga dapat melakukan pekerjaan secara mandiri. Dari hasil kegiatan kagiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini pula telah terwujud partisipasi perguruan tinggi, dunia usaha dan masyarakat setempat secara bersama-sama menyelesaikan permasalahan dilingkungan perkotaan, khususnya masalah banjir di Jalan Suprapto, Kota Balikpapan.      Limpasan banjir ke jalan raya diperkotaan secara umum disebabkan oleh ketidak sesuai saluran drainase dengan volume limpasan air hujan dan disebabkan oleh saluran drainase yang rusak, tertutup semak belukar dan sedimen lumpur serta terhalang oleh bangunan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah sebagai perwujudan keterlibatan pergutuan tinggi, dunia usaha, dan masyarakat dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi dilingkungan masyarakat, khususnya kawasan hunian dan jalan yang tergenang limpasan banjir. Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini berupa bimbingan teknik, konsultasi dan komunikasi sehingga keterlibatan masyarakat setempat dalam pekerjaan normalisasi sluran drainase dapat maksimal. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat menunjukan bahwa masyarakat setempat antusias dapat dilibatkan pada kegiatan proyek dilingkungannya dan antusias mengikuti bimbingan teknis sehingga dapat melakukan pekerjaan secara mandiri. Dari hasil kegiatan kagiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini pula telah terwujud partisipasi perguruan tinggi, dunia usaha dan masyarakat setempat secara bersama-sama menyelesaikan permasalahan dilingkungan perkotaan, khususnya masalah banjir di Jalan Suprapto, Kota Balikpapan.        Kata kunci: normalisasi, saluran drainase, gorong-gorong.  &nbsp

Gender and Self-Care Behaviors in the Burnout of Mental Health Professionals

Difficulties experienced at work can cause feelings of burnout that become prolonged and intensified without acts of self-care. The intense nature of mental health workers\u27 jobs may make them, more vulnerable to burnout than other professionals. Because mental health professionals\u27 mental and emotional wellness can significantly affect their work, adequate self-care is critical to both their well-being and that of their clients. Previous researchers have investigated the self-care behaviors of mental health professionals, but little was known about how gender affected the use of these behaviors in burnout prevention among mental health professionals. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between self-care behaviors and burnout among a sample of 325 mental health professionals working in New York. Differences in the ways male and female mental health professionals practiced self-care behaviors were also investigated. Burnout and gender role theories were used as the theoretical framework. Study instruments included the MBI-HSS and the Brief COPE. Multiple regression analysis and independent sample t tests were employed to analyze survey data. Analysis revealed levels of self-care behaviors were significantly predictive of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and reduced personal accomplishment. Gender differences in self-care behaviors were indicated for substance use, self-blame, depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and reduced personal accomplishment. Since burnout is a significant problem for many mental health professionals, understanding how self-care affects burnout is critical to promoting behavioral changes among these professionals. Self-care among mental health professionals may improve their professional and personal lives

Efficient Utilization of Urban Fringe Area for Smart Urban Growth with Proposed Compact Township Design: A Case Study in Pabna District, Bangladesh

In last few decades Bangladesh has been facing major urbanization throughout different cities. Also, the urban growth of this cities will not follow any planning standard and increases haphazardly which causes serious urban sprawl. The Compact Township (CT) Design is considered one of the best planning strategies that can control the haphazard growth of urban sprawl and develop more sustainable cities which will benefit Bangladesh in the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Pabna district, Bangladesh faces major urbanization problem in last few decades because of its large amount of existing resources and opportunities. Ishwardi Thana in Pabna district has been selected as the study area for CT design. The aim of this study is to estimate the decadal urban growth of study area using Landsat images from 1996-2016 as well as Proposed an effective CT Design to control haphazard urban growth in the fringe area. From the image analysis using Arc GIS 10.4 and Erdas Imagine software, it’s clearly noticeable that Ishwardi Thana has been facing more urban growth from any other Thana in Pabna District. Also, the study area consists of a significant amount of urban fringe area which is suitable for the development of CT. The proposed CT design in “Majdia site” situated in selected study area where Zoning techniques have been used in 245 acres area. To make the design production and transport-oriented the location is divided into high-class residential zone, middle-class residential zone, lower class residential zone and Mix use zone, etc. According to the design and estimation, the 245 acres area can provide accommodations about 25200 population with easy accessibility of work and basic amenities. Considering all the condition, planning strategies of the CT is meant to guarantee a good accessibility and integrate collective transports, services and attractive public spaces to avoid the increase of the urban sprawl

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION METHODS ON WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of potential hazards and safe work procedures in the confined space area of ​​the working of the oil and gas industry. The research method used was the application research method with a case study approach in the oil and gas industry in Balikpapan. The results showed that the potential danger in the room was limited by the danger of lack of oxygen, fire, poisoning explosion, irritation, static electricity, mechanical energy, extreme room temperature, dehydration, insufficient air circulation, slippery surfaces and ergonomic hazards. Safe working procedures in confined spaces were ensuring a safe working environment, use of PPE and work safety equipment, isolation of mechanical equipment, cleaning of gases and liquids, adequate air ventilation and adequate communication systems. The results of the study also recommended supporting the success of work in the confined space area to always be aware of the possibility of toxic gas, low oxygen concentrations and excess, the danger of work equipment and workers equipped with a gas tester.Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk memberikan gambaran potensi bahaya dan prosedur kerja aman di area confined space lingkungan kerja industri minyak dan gas bumi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian aplikasi dengan pendekatan studi kasus di lingkungan industri minyak dan gas bumi di kota Balikpapan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa potensi bahaya diruang terbatas meliptui bahaya kekurangan oksigen, kebakaran, ledakan, keracunan, iritasi, listrik statis, energy mekanis, suhu ruangan ekstrim, dehidrasi, sirkulasi udara tidak cukup, permukaan licin dan bahaya ergonomis. Prosedur kerja aman di ruang terbatas dengan cara memastikan lingkungan kerja aman, penggunaan APD dan alat keselamatan kerja, isolasi peralatan mekanik, pembersihan gas dan cairan, ventilasi udara yang cukup dan sistim komunikasi cukup. Hasil penelitian juga merekomendasikan untuk mendukung sukses pekerjaan di area confined space agar selalu mewaspadai kemungkinan adanya gas beracun, konsentrasi oksigen yang rendah dan berlebih, bahaya peralatan kerja dan pekerja dibekali dengan gas tester

Sound analysis to predict the growth of Turkeys

Protocols for manual weighing of turkeys are not practical on turkey farms because of the large body sizes, heavy weights and flighty nature of turkeys. The sounds turkeys make may be a proxy for bird weights, but the relationship between turkey sounds and bird weights has not been studied. The aim of this study was to correlate peak frequency (PF) of vocalization with the age and weight of the bird and examine the possibility using PF to predict the weight of turkeys. The study consisted of four trials in Egypt. Sounds of birds and their weights were recorded for 11 days during the growth period in each trial. A total 2200 sounds were manually analyzed and labelled by extracting individual and general sounds on the basis of the amplitude and frequency of the sound signal. The PF of vocalizations in each trial, as well as in pooled trails, were evaluated to determine the relationship between PF and the age and weight of the turkey. PF exhibited a highly significant negative correlation with the weight and age of the turkeys showing that PF of vocalizations can be used for predicting the weight of turkeys. Further studies are necessary to refine the procedure

Estimates of (co)variance components and genetic parameters for body weights and growth efficiency traits in the New Zealand white rabbit

[EN] The genetic parameters of growth traits in the New Zealand White rabbits kept at Sheep Breeding and Research Station, Sandynallah, The Nilgiris, India were estimated by partitioning the variance and covariance components. The (co)variance components of body weights at weaning (W42), post-weaning (W70) and marketing (W135) age and growth efficiency traits viz., average daily gain (ADG), relative growth rate (RGR) and Kleiber ratio (KR) estimated on a daily basis at different age intervals (42 to 70 d; 70 to 135 d and 42 to 135 d) from weaning to marketing were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood, fitting 6 animal models with various combinations of direct and maternal effects. Data were collected over a period of 15 yr (1998 to 2012). A log-likelihood ratio test was used to select the most appropriate univariate model for each trait, which was subsequently used in bivariate analysis. Heritability estimates for W42, W70 and W135 were 0.42±0.07, 0.40±0.08 and 0.27±0.07, respectively. Heritability estimates of growth efficiency traits were moderate to high (0.18 to 0.42). Of the total phenotypic variation, maternal genetic effect contributed 14 to 32% for early body weight traits (W42 and W70) and ADG1. The contribution of maternal permanent environmental effect varied from 6 to 18% for W42 and for all the growth efficiency traits except for KR2. Maternal permanent environmental effect on most of the growth efficiency traits was a carryover effect of maternal care during weaning. Direct maternal genetic correlations, for the traits in which maternal genetic effect was significant, were moderate to high in magnitude and negative in direction. Maternal effect declined as the age of the animal increased. The estimates of total heritability and maternal across year repeatability for growth traits were moderate and an optimum rate of genetic progress seems possible in the herd by mass selection. The genetic and phenotypic correlations among body weights and between growth efficiency traits were also estimated. Moderate to high heritability and higher genetic correlation in body weight traits promise good scope for genetic improvement provided measures are taken to keep the inbreeding at the lowest level.The authors acknowledge the support provided by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) for successful completion of the study.Sakthivel, M.; Balasubramanyam, D.; Kumarasamy, P.; Gopi, H.; Raja, A.; Anilkumar, R.; Devaki, A. (2017). Estimates of (co)variance components and genetic parameters for body weights and growth efficiency traits in the New Zealand white rabbit. World Rabbit Science. 25(4):329-338. doi:10.4995/wrs.2017.7057SWORD32933825

Adsorption of Lubricant Waste by Porous Materials: A Review

The rapid development of technology today cannot be separated from the role of various kinds of machines to produce or increase the use value of an item. The more the engine operates, the more lubricant is used. Lubricants are included in the category of B3 waste (Toxic Hazardous Materials) so that they have a negative impact on the environment. Nearly 50% of all mineral lubricants enter the environment and cause irreparable environmental damage due to direct contact with water and soil. One of the efforts that can be done to reduce the B3 content in used lubricants is adsorption using a porous adsorbent. This study aims to see the relationship between the physical and chemical properties of the adsorbent with the physical and chemical properties of the adsorbate. This research was conducted by studying the literature of scientific articles with related topics. The results showed that some contaminants such as organic compounds, inorganic species, soot, hydrocarbons, and ash can be adsorbed with various adsorbents, namely modified sawdust, bentonite, fly ash, activated carbon, activated alumina, and zeolite Y derived from kaolin

SIMULASI DISTRIBUSI TEKANAN INJEKSI PADA RESERVOIR MENGGUNAKAN METODE FINITE DIFFERENCE

The modeling of reservoir injection pressure distribution is very important to perceive reservoir management, especially in estimating the pushing mechanism. The modeling of reservoir injection pressure distribution was carried out by applying the analytic equation of fluid flow to the porous media of Darcy's law and transformed to a finite difference numerical equation which then used Neumann boundary conditions. The parameters used in the modeling were: permeability, average layer thickness, porosity, acceleration of gravity, viscosity, and area’s width. Based on the results of modeling, the injection pressure distribution area decreased as injection pressure rate increased. This decrease occurred due to an imbalance between the volume of reservoir fluid produced by the volume of water from the aquifer that replaced the reservoir, caused emptying. From the results of the modeling the amount of oil production, obtained from the remaining oil reserves to the initial oil acquisition in the reservoir after the process of pressure maintenance, could be found