DRUG RESISTANCE PATTERNS OF CLINICAL ISOLATES OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN TERTIARY CARE CENTER OF SOUTH INDIA

Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus were initially described in 1961 and emerged in the last decade as one of the most important nosocomial pathogens. The current study was undertaken to provide data for empirical selection of appropriate antibiotics for the treatment of diseases caused by S. aureus. Methods: Various clinical samples like pus, urine, stool, sputum, blood and other body fluids of patients were selected for study from June 2012 to June 2013. Staphylococcus aureus were identified by various biochemical tests and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolates were performed by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Detection of the MRSA was done by Oxacillin disc diffusion method.Results: A total of 137 isolates of S. aureus were obtained over duration of 12 months. These included isolates from the sample of pus, urine, sputum, body fluids. Out of 137 S. aureus strains isolated, 62 (45.3%) were identified as MRSA and 75 (54.7%) were identified as MSSA based on oxacillin disk diffusion method. Anti-biograms revealed the high level of resistance among MRSA isolates when compared to MSSA isolates The most effective agent against MRSA isolates was linezolid (96.8%sensitive), followed by tetracycline (90.9%) and piperacillin/tazobactam (80.6%).Conclusion: The prevalence of MRSA in our hospital was high. Therefore to reduce the incidence of infections due to MRSA, we suggest implementation of the strict antibiotic policy guidelines and continuous monitoring of antibiotic susceptibility patterns of such pathogens.Â

Analysis of the Smoking Behavior of Personnel at Major General HM Ryacudu North Lampung Regional Hospital, Indonesia in 2016

Smoking is a behavior that can endanger the health of individuals and have an impact on public health. Of the personnel at Major General HM Ryacudu North Lampung Regional Hospital in Indonesia 70% are smokers. This prevalence may be related to an individual’s predisposition as well as factors that enable and reinforce this behavior. The study aimed to determine which factors are associated with smoking behavior in hospital personnel. The study used a cross-sectional design and a survey to obtain data. Qualitative and quantitative methods were employed. The sample included 97 hospital personnel; data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods. The dependent variable is the smoking behavior of hospital personnel; the independent variable is the characteristics of the personnel: gender, marital status, educational status, knowledge, attitudes, motivations, exposure to advertising, access to cigarettes, legislation and the influence of friends and family members. No correlation was found between smoking behavior and marital status, knowledge, motivation, exposure to advertising, and access to cigarettes. The statistical analysis results showed that legislation had the greatest impact on the smoking behavior of hospital personnel (p-value = 0.001); the influence of friends also had an impact (p-value = 0.016). There is need for a common commitment to increasing awareness about the negative impact of smoking, offering informational workshops, establishingan anti-smoking task force, and designating a no smoking, cigarette-free zone in the hospital

Implementasi Hypnoparenting dalam Pengasuhan Anak Usia Dini

Child  is a picture of the future for the family, both and bad character of the child in the future is a reflection of the education received in childhood in the family. Therefore, parents strive to provide good education, nurturing and balanced nutrition for their growth and development. All of that can be done by applying the best method to children in their golden age. One parenting method that parents can use is hypnoparenting. Hypnoparenting is educating children by giving positive suggestions in order to form a good personality and morals. The purpose of this writing is to explain the concept of hypnoparenting to help parents in parenting at an early age. Methods used in this research is a literature review with data sources obtained from scientific journals and research reports related to the problem

Climate change and COP26: Are digital technologies and information management part of the problem or the solution? An editorial reflection and call to action

The UN COP26 2021 conference on climate change offers the chance for world leaders to take action and make urgent and meaningful commitments to reducing emissions and limit global temperatures to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels by 2050. Whilst the political aspects and subsequent ramifications of these fundamental and critical decisions cannot be underestimated, there exists a technical perspective where digital and IS technology has a role to play in the monitoring of potential solutions, but also an integral element of climate change solutions. We explore these aspects in this editorial article, offering a comprehensive opinion based insight to a multitude of diverse viewpoints that look at the many challenges through a technology lens. It is widely recognized that technology in all its forms, is an important and integral element of the solution, but industry and wider society also view technology as being part of the problem. Increasingly, researchers are referencing the importance of responsible digitalization to eliminate the significant levels of e-waste. The reality is that technology is an integral component of the global efforts to get to net zero, however, its adoption requires pragmatic tradeoffs as we transition from current behaviors to a more climate friendly society

Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy

The metaverse has the potential to extend the physical world using augmented and virtual reality technologies allowing users to seamlessly interact within real and simulated environments using avatars and holograms. Virtual environments and immersive games (such as, Second Life, Fortnite, Roblox and VRChat) have been described as antecedents of the metaverse and offer some insight to the potential socio-economic impact of a fully functional persistent cross platform metaverse. Separating the hype and “meta…” rebranding from current reality is difficult, as “big tech” paints a picture of the transformative nature of the metaverse and how it will positively impact people in their work, leisure, and social interaction. The potential impact on the way we conduct business, interact with brands and others, and develop shared experiences is likely to be transformational as the distinct lines between physical and digital are likely to be somewhat blurred from current perceptions. However, although the technology and infrastructure does not yet exist to allow the development of new immersive virtual worlds at scale - one that our avatars could transcend across platforms, researchers are increasingly examining the transformative impact of the metaverse. Impacted sectors include marketing, education, healthcare as well as societal effects relating to social interaction factors from widespread adoption, and issues relating to trust, privacy, bias, disinformation, application of law as well as psychological aspects linked to addiction and impact on vulnerable people. This study examines these topics in detail by combining the informed narrative and multi-perspective approach from experts with varied disciplinary backgrounds on many aspects of the metaverse and its transformational impact. The paper concludes by proposing a future research agenda that is valuable for researchers, professionals and policy makers alike