Environmental Hazards and Falls among Elderly with Low Back Pain

This study aimed to identify the existing environmental hazards and their association with falls among the elderly with LBP. A cross-sectional study involving 284 participants was conducted using Fall Risk Assessment Tools (FRAT), and Home Falls and Accident Screening Tools (HOME FAST). There were 234 respondents included for analysis. Most hazards reported no slip-resistant mats in the bathroom (73.5%). There was no association between environmental hazards and falls among the elderly (p > 0.05). Environmental factors are the indecisive cause of most falls in the institutions, but their interaction with the physical abilities of the elderly could contribute to falls. Keywords: Environmental hazards; Fall; Elderly; Low back pain eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.349

Learning Safety And Its Effects On Workplace Among Construction Workers In Malaysia

The 11 Malaysia Plan exhibit the GDP increase in almost all main sector including construction that increased from 3.4% (2010) to 4.5% (2015). Robust activities in the infrastructure and residential subsectors are expected to spur a double-digit growth of 11.1% in the construction sector. Job created by construction sectors between 2011-1015 is 78,000 (4.3%) of other jobs creation by sectors. While the labour productivity for this sector is expected to maintain at estimated 9.6% (per anum) (2011-2015) to 9.6% (per anum) (2016-2020). Safety experts estimate that 80-90% of all industrial accidents are attributable to ‘human factors’ on that point, construction workers need to learn about safety to avoid any accidents that may occur while working. Training and provision of information on Safety culture, laws and leadership behaviour will help promote commitment to safety and encourage their subordinates to value safety as a fundamental goal. In Malaysia, issue of safety performance in construction industry are very frequent being raised up by government, civilians, and even employees and it is not uncommon for construction stakeholders, to concentrate exclusively on completing projects to the required quality standard with the minimum time and cost. Safety is more often seen as secondary concern. On that reason, it is the main purpose of this study is to identify main factors which contribute to safety performance and provides a continuous approach to reduce risk and potential hazard through workplace learning. It will also dwell on how learning safety at workplace can generate awareness and enhance their work performance. Employees should be given safety information and safety culture or climate of an organization, can be nurtured through good leadership and safety practice. Zero Incident Protocol (ZIP) is a workplace safety training program designed to achieve zero safety incidents. As a result, organization are able to avoid paying higher worker’s compensation costs for injuries sustained at work, and maintain a reputation of corporate responsibility, and trained productive workforce

The Serial Verbs in Tetun Language Fehan Dialect

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendesikripsikan konstruksi verba serial dalam bahasa Tetun dialek Fehan yang berjudul “Verba Serial dalam Bahasa Tetun dialek Fehan”. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian kualitatif. Kualitatif merupakan prosedur penelitian yang menghasilkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis maupun lisan dari masyarakat bahasa sebagai informan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kabupaten Malaka dan sumber data dalam penelitian ini merupakan masyarakat penutur bahasa Tetun dialek Fehan. Data penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan lima teknik pengumpulan data yakni observasi, (pengamatan), teknik pancing,teknik simak bebas libat cakap (SBLC), teknik perekaman, dan teknik catat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara sintaktis, konstruksi verba serial (KVS) bahasa Tetun dialek Fehan membentuk suatu klausa tunggal, yang hanya terdiri dari suatu predikat walaupun terdapat dua verba didalamnya. Fungsi gramatikal subyek yang terdapat pada klausa tersebut, menjadi subyek yang sama bagi kedua verba pembentuk konstruksi serial. Sedangkan secara semantis serialisasi verba bahasa Tetun dialek Fehan memiliki pola yang beragam, yaitu: (1) serialisasi instrumental, (2) serialisasi verba lokatif (makna tempat), (3) serialisasi verba tujuan, (4) serialisasi verba kecaraan ,dan (5) serialisasi verba perpindahan atau gerakan. Kata Kunci: Verba Serial, Konstruksi Sintaksis, Ciri Semantis, Bahasa Tetun, Dialek Feha

Analisis Kesalahan Penggunaan Ejaan pada Karangan Siswa Kelas X IPA SMA Negeri 3 Kefamenanu Tahun Ajaran 2020/2021

This study aims to describe the use of spelling errors in the essays of class X science students of SMA Negeri 3 Kefamenanu. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The data collection method used in this research is documentation technique. The method used to analyze the data is the biling method. The techniques used in data analysis are: (1) replacement technique, (2) insertion technique, and (3) transformation technique. Based on the results of data collection and discussion of the analysis of spelling errors in the essays of class X IPA students of SMA Negeri 3 Kefamenanu for the 2020/2021academic year, it can be concluded that errors in the use of spelling in essays students still have errors. Of the five spellings found in student’s essays there were two errors namely in using punctuation and writing letters.   Keywords: spelling, essays.erro

Analysis of Helicobacter pylori gastritis according to Sydney classification.

Introduction: Since H. Pylori has been isolated in stomach and duodenum, there were individual methodologies to explain the grading according to colonization and density of microorganism. In 1990 Sydney system of classification was proposed at the 9th world congress of gastroenterology in Sydney Australia, based on topo-graphical, morphological and etiological findings. This classification revised in 1994 and updated by experts in Houston Texas. H. Pylori is major cause of chronic gastri-tis results in gastric and peptic ulcer. It also causes MALT lymphoma and malignan-cy. For histopathological examination four specimens, two from antrum and two from corpus are recommended.Objective: To evaluate the Sydney system of classification and grading for H. Pylori in local population.Methodology: 287 cases of biopsies received at the department of pathology Mu-hammad Medical College, Mirpurkhas Sindh Pakistan, during the period of January 2017 to December 2018 were revised. Sections stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin; Alcian blue and periodic acid Schiff to define H. Pylori and associated pathological changes. The microscopical findings classified according to upgraded Sydney pattern.Results: Out of 287 cases of gastric biopsies 23 (8.0%) were positive for H. Pylori. chronic inflammation present in 168 (58.5%). Neutrophilic activity found in 58 (18.1%). Atrophy without metaplasia observed in 31 (10.8%). Intestinal metaplasia present in 1 (0.3%) cases.Conclusion: Sydney system of grading is best to evaluate chronic gastritis and relia-ble indicator of H. Pylori microorganism. Keywords: Chronic gastritis, Gastric carcinoma. H. Pylori

Sexual Harassment Hostile Environment: An Occupational Safety And Health Legal Implications

In legal terms, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance or conduct that intimidate, hostile, or offensive to the work environment. In fact, sexual harassment ranges from repeated offensive or belittling jokes to a workplace full of offensive pornography (creating a hostile work environment) to sexual assault. Most often sexual harassment takes the form of men harassing women, but it can also be conducted onto men and between sexes. Superiors or coworkers who discriminate employee on basis of sex can be a form of sexual harassment when the act is not welcome by the employee. Sex discrimination is prohibited in every aspect of the employment relationship, from hiring, interviewing, and starting salaries to promotions, benefits, job responsibilities, firings, and layoffs. In Malaysia, sexual harassment can be seen as civil and criminal offences depending on what are the victim claims. As an employee the employment Act 1955 (amendment 2012) provide some improvements to Sexual harassment prevention at workplace. Complaint relating to sexual harassment can be made (i) by an employee against another employee; (ii) by an employee against any employer; or (iii) by an employer against an employee. These provision place a duty not only on the employer but the Director General and Minister of Human Resources to conduct enquiry into the Sexual harassment allegation. This paper will dwell on (a) the sexual harassment that cause the hostile environment, such as sexual discrimination and offensive pornography; (b) to determine how women become victimize (c) complaint procedures to prevention of sexual harassment at workplaces and, (d) the legal and economic implications because of the sexual harassment conducted on the victims

SIKAP BAHASA MASYARAKAT NAGEKEO PADA BAHASA KEO DI KELURAHAN SASI KOTA KEFAMENANU

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan sikap bahasa keo yang digunakan oleh masyarakat nagekeo di kelurahan sasi kota kefamenanu dan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi sikap bahasa keo pada masyarakat nagekeo di kelurahan sasi kota kefamenanu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner dan wawancara. Teknik kuisioner mengacu pada skala linkert karena dipandang untuk mengukur sikap, sedangkan teknik wawancara digunakan untuk memperkuat data yang diperoleh dari kusisoner. Berdasarkan angket yang telah disebarkan kepada 54 responden, dapat diketahui bahwa sikap bahasa keo pada masyarakat nagekeo di kelurahan sasi kota kefamenanu adalah positif dengan pemerolehan skor sebesar 5.277

Using design-thinking to investigate and improve patient experience

Understanding and enhancing the patient experience can lead to improved healthcare outcomes. The purpose of this study was to capture a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the patient experience on an inpatient medical teaching unit in order to identify key deficiencies and unmet needs. We then aim to implement a design-thinking methodology to find innovative ways to solve these deficiencies. Here we present the first two phases of this four-phased study. We retrospectively and prospectively collected quantitative data about patient experience with the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey-Inpatient Care. We then used this data to guide patient interviews. We identified several key deficiencies including call bell response times, noise levels at night, pain control, education about medication side effects, communication between healthcare team members, and how well healthcare team members remain up to date about patient care. In the final two phases of our study, we will select one or more of these deficiencies and collaborate with patients and other stakeholders to rapidly create, employ, and assess the impact of prototypes through an iterative action cycle until effective and sustainable solutions are found. Experience Framework This article is associated with the Innovation & Technology lens of The Beryl Institute Experience Framework (https://www.theberylinstitute.org/ExperienceFramework). Access other PXJ articles related to this lens. Access other resources related to this len

Nano-enable materials promoting sustainability and resilience in modern agriculture

Intensive conventional agriculture and climate change have induced severe ecological damages and threatened global food security, claiming a reorientation of agricultural management and public policies towards a more sustainable development model. In this context, nanomaterials promise to support this transition by promoting mitigation, enhancing productivity, and reducing contamination. This review gathers recent research innovations on smart nanoformulations and delivery systems improving crop protection and plant nutrition, nanoremediation strategies for contaminated soils, nanosensors for plant health and food quality and safety monitoring, and nanomaterials as smart food-packaging. It also highlights the impact of engineered nanomaterials on soil microbial communities, and potential environmental risks, along with future research directions. Although large-scale production and in-field testing of nano-agrochemicals are still ongoing, the collected information indicates improvements in uptake, use efficiency, targeted delivery of the active ingredients, and reduction of leaching and pollution. Nanoremediation seems to have a low negative impact on microbial communities while promoting biodiversity. Nanosensors enable high-resolution crop monitoring and sustainable management of the resources, while nano-packaging confers catalytic, antimicrobial, and barrier properties, preserving food safety and preventing food waste. Though, the application of nanomaterials to the agri-food sector requires a specific risk assessment supporting proper regulations and public acceptance.Fil: Ur Rahim, Hafeez. Dalian University Of Technology; ChinaFil: Qaswar, Muhammad. University of Ghent; BélgicaFil: Uddin, Misbah. Dalian University Of Technology; ChinaFil: Giannini, Cinzia. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; ItaliaFil: Herrera, Maria Lidia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Tecnología en Polímeros y Nanotecnología. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Tecnología en Polímeros y Nanotecnología; ArgentinaFil: Rea, Giuseppina. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Itali