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The Role of Culture and Stigma in screening for Mental Disorders among College Students in Saudi Arabia: The Example of PTSD
Ahmed Nezar M. Kobeisy, Ph.D.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6001
ABSTRACT: Background. Early detection of PTSD is very important. Culture plays a very important role in all areas
and stages of mental health (e.g. Prevention, Intervention, and treatment) from the beginning to the end. It is a
necessary step to improve treatment results. While screening instruments for PTSD and other mental disorders have
been developed, applied and evaluated in western populations, research into the effectiveness of screeners in Arab
countries is lacking. In this paper, the researcher utilized the Jellinek-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder questionnaire
(J-PTSD) which is highly reputable for its high efficiency, brief content and ease to use.
Method. The aim of the present study was to replicate and cross-validate the J-PTSD screener in a community
sample in Saudi Arabian students. In total, 239 subjects completed both the screener and a structured interview: The
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Results. Results of the current study did not confirm the validity of
the screening questionnaire in Saudi Arabia, in that much lower values were found for sensitivity (.47) in detecting
PTSD. The specificity found in the present study was good: .89. Results were compared to literature on Mental
disorders as well as to the 2019 Saudi National Survey of Mental Health. Cultural barriers (e.g. stigma) have been
explored
Conclusion. The low value found for sensitivity indicates that the screener possesses poor diagnostic qualities in this
population. Therefore, clinical use of this screener in non-Western context, e.g. in Arab and perhaps other Muslim
(i.e. non-Arab) refugees, cannot be recommended. The same may apply to non-Arab and non-Muslim cultures that
share similar cultural characteristics relevant to mental health and treatment issues. Recommendations were
presented.
Keyword: PTSD; screener; Saudi Arabia; specificity; sensitivity; MINI
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EVIDENCE OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF STRUCTURAL PREDISPOSITIONS OF THE CRYSTALLINE BASEMENT IN THE OBSERVATION OF MICROEARTHQUAKES IN
THE WADI FIRA IN EASTERN CHAD
DOUMNANG MBAIGANE Jean Claude 1, ADOUM Issack 2, BONNKE Kaya 3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6002
ABSTRACT: The seismically active regions of the world are modelled on zones where the crust is constantly evolving,
subduction zones or seismically active zones such as the East African Rift. Chad is not one of these zones, because
towards the end of the Precambrian, Chad's crustal evolution came to an end and it became part of a stable zone.
Nevertheless, micro-earthquakes of up to magnitude four have been recorded in the Wadi-Fira region thanks to the
Abéché ABC seismological station. The signals recorded have been processed and located in an area of very uneven
high basement at the surface. Their origin is thought to be linked to the dynamics of the aquifer in relation to the
rate of weathering, which plays an important role in the infiltration of water, causing the hydrostatic pressure to vary
considerably. This variation in pressure can lead to a change in the state of stress in pre-existing faults. An increase
in fluid pressure in the rock mass can create fault instability. The largest recorded event is located on the N30°E
direction corresponding to the direction of an old non-active fault representing the Volcanic Line of Cameroon.
Keyword: Near earthquakes, epicentre, regional phases, Wadi Fira (Chad).
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THE EFFECT OF MUSIC THERAPY ON ANXIETY LEVELS ELDERLY WITH
HYPERTENSION IN JATI MELATI VILLAGE PONDOK MELATI BEKASI
Endang Banon, Indriana Rakhmawati, Tien Hartini, Omi Haryati, Nurhalimah
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6003
ABSTRACT: Hypertension is a disease that can appear at the age of 50 years (pre-elderly) to the elderly (74 years). For
people with hypertension, the stressful conditions experienced can increase blood pressure. For this reason, therapy
is needed to reduce or stabilize blood pressure so that hypertension can be controlled. Management of hypertension
can be done by providing non-pharmacological therapy, one of which is by providing music therapy. This therapy
can give calm and can reduce the anxiety level of older people. This research is quasi-experimental research with a
one-group pretest-posttest design. The research was conducted in Jati Melati - Jatiwarna Pondok Melati Bekasi
Village, with 30 respondents who met the exclusive criteria and were selected using purposive sampling. Data was
collected using a questionnaire, and therapy was provided using a workbook. Before the research, respondents
received an explanation and signed an agreement. Data analysis was carried out using the dependent t-test. The
statistical test results obtained a p-value of 0.000, which means that providing music therapy can reduce the anxiety
level of older people with hypertension. The benefits of research are to reduce anxiety levels in older people and as
an evidence base for further research. Music therapy can be recommended as a therapy to reduce the anxiety level
of older people with hypertension.
Keyword: hypertension, anxiety, elderly, music therapy
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UNLOCKING THE DIGITAL POTENTIAL: EVALUATING SMARTPHONE-BASED DIGITAL COMPETENCE AMONG CAMBODIAN FARMERS.
Ratha Hem 1&4, Makararavy Ty 2, Asikin Yoeu 3&1, Rylida Vong 4, Luis Molina Carpio 5, and Siphann Hoem 6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6004
ABSTRACT: Agriculture sector was identified to be vulnerable to climate variability and change. The utilization of
digital technology holds significant promise in facilitating and advancing sustainable socio-economic development,
inclusivity, and resilience. It achieves this by generating novel avenues for economic expansion, improving the
productivity and effectiveness of all industries, and offering alternative solutions and innovative approaches to
address prevailing global challenges such as pandemic and climate change. The research aims to assess the farmers’
basic knowledge of digital literacy competence level and to examine the association between gender, education, and
age group to the foundational digital literacy of farmers in using a smartphone. The Cohran formula of an unknown
population was used to determine the appropriate number of farmers to be interviewed. 400 farmers within 10
districts were randomly chosen with gender balance. KoboToolBox and SPSS IBM 25 were adopted to collect and
analyse the data. The findings revealed that Farmers are mostly working-age (31-64) and the majority of farmers
have primary education. While more women have greater secondary education, more men have bachelor's degrees.
Female farmers have an average education of 1.39, whereas male farmers have 1.41. Male farmers had a somewhat
higher education standard deviation than female farmers. On average, farmers possess 3 smartphones. In social
media and content creation, women thrive in digital literacy. Male farmers are better at connecting to the internet
and integrating smartphone links. Digital literacy abilities are lower in older people (> 65) than working-age and
youth groups. Higher education correlates with improved smartphone abilities and digital literacy. Farmers with less
education may need more digital literacy training, especially for smartphone activities. Pearson Chi-Square Tests
show no significant association between gender and age and basic digital literacy. Education level is significantly
associated with social media app competency and smartphone app installation/use (p-value = 0.000).
Keyword:Digital literacy, Digital competence, Smartphone-based evaluation, Technology adoption
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COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF EFFICACY OF GREEN OIL & KUPPLAI PASTE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC WOUND (VRANA)
D. Sashi Kumaran
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6005
ABSTRACT: Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process with the wound environment changing with the
changing health status of the individual. The knowledge of the physiology of the normal wound healing trajectory
through the phases of haemostasis, inflammation, granulation and maturation provides a framework for an
understanding of the basic principles of wound healing. Through this understanding the health care professional
can develop the skills required to care for a wound and the body can be assisted in the complex task of tissue
repair.
A chronic wound should prompt the health care professional to begin a search for unresolved underlying causes.
Healing a chronic wound requires care that is patient centered, holistic, interdisciplinary, cost effective and
evidence based.
Forty patients with chronic wound were enrolled in this comparative clinical study. For each group twenty patients
were selected randomly, informed consent was attained and then they underwent treatment with either green oil
or Kupplai paste for dressing daily for 8 weeks. The follow up duration was minimally 1 - 2 months.
In the study percentage of 57.5% male and 42.5% female patients in the sample Age group of 30 to 40 years 20%,
41 to 50 years 32.5% and 51 to 60 years 47.5% of patients were chronic wound with different wound size, pain
and other criterias in the two groups. P values of group A (P = 0.005) > P values of group B (P = 0.000),
therefore reduction of the wound size in the Group B ( Kupplai paste) is more significant than Group A ( Green
oil).
Conclusion that the application of kupplai paste can be used more effective than green oil on healing of the
wound management.
Keyword: Chronic wound, Green oil, Kupplai paste, reduction of wound
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THE EFFECT OF MUSIC THERAPY AND POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS (TEMATIVE) ON REDUCING DEPRESSION LEVELS IN ELDERLY FAMILIES WITH SRTOKE
OMI HARYATI, ENDANG BANON, NURHALIMAH, INDRIANA R
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6006
ABSTRACT: Introduction: In Indonesia, the problem of stroke is becoming increasingly important to pay attention to
because the incidence of stroke in Indonesia is the highest in the Asian region. Stroke sufferers in Indonesia have
increased according to 2018 Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) data based on age groups. Stroke incidents are
more common in the 55–64-year age group. Stroke in the elderly is a complex problem because it has an impact on
the family. Apart from physical factors, there are psychological problems and illnesses such as chronic disease,
poverty, successive failures, prolonged stress, or conflict with family or children. Living conditions like this can
trigger depression. Depression can affect anyone, but people with chronic illnesses such as stroke are at higher risk.
One method to reduce depression levels is music therapy. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of
music therapy on reducing levels of depression. The methodology used is "Quasi experimental pre-post-test wit
control group". With the intervention package providing music therapy to the intervention group. Meanwhile, the
control group was not given intervention, only given direction. The population in this study were elderly people in
the PKM Cipayung work area. Analysis results the results of statistical tests in the control group obtained a p value
= 0.254. which means there is no significant difference in the average pre and post-depression levels in the control
group. The results of statistical tests in the intervention group showed a p value = 0.058, meaning that there was a
significant difference in the average level of anxiety in the pre and post intervention groups.
Keyword: elderly family/ depression, music therapy
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MARKETING BEHAVIOUR OF LOCAL WISDOM-BASED TRADITIONAL FOODS IN MAKASSAR.INDONESIA
1. Sitti Mujahida Baharuddin, 2. Nur Syamsu, 3. Andi Nur Insan, 4. Patta Rapanna, 5. Zulfikry Sukarno, 6. Mursidah
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6007
ABSTRACT: The type of qualitative research through a phenomenological approach, while the results show that to
improve the competitiveness of local cuisine in Makassar City, it must focus on several main aspects, namely the
government and the management must collaborate to provide support and resources for the development of
culinary tourism. This can be achieved by investing in infrastructure improvements, promotional campaigns, and
training programmes for local culinary entrepreneurs, besides that entrepreneurs must be able to maintain
authenticity starting from raw materials, the process of making and serving in a natural traditional atmosphere and
incorporating aspects of local wisdom, so that this becomes its own dance power.
Keyword: Behaviour, local wisdom, presentation, culinary, traditional
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ETHICAL-LEGAL DISCOURSE ON CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT
DANIEL MALE PETER 1, Dr. Sabas Kimani 2, Dr. Nyambedha Josephine Apiyo 3, Dr. Peter Mbaro 4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6008
ABSTRACT: This paper has focused on the historical development of ethical and legal thought on climate change. The
study has aimed to historically locate ethical and legal basis on environmental with the urge to overcome climate
change, to establish the advent of climate change reality and the management mechanism, and finally bring about
the intersection between ethics and law on climate change management. The study has traced philosophical ideas on
the environment from ancient and classical times through the medieval, renaissance, modern, and contemporary
periods. It has also explored the African perspectives on environmental issues and considered climate change
science’s legal and ethical dimensions from the 19th century to the present. Here various approaches to climate
change management mechanisms such as anthropocentrism, ecocentrism, biocentrism, regenerative paradigms,
climate justice, and holistic approaches have been discussed, thus placing into perspective what has been down. To
achieve this goal, the study was guided by Husserl’s Phenomenological Method and theory which has analyzed the
climate change discourse throughout the discourse. The discourse has culminated with bringing out clarity on the
complex web of ideologies, power dynamics, and institutional structures that shape responses to the climate change
crisis and create sustainable mechanisms.
Keyword: Climate change, Anthropocentrism, Ecocentrism, Biocentrism, Regenerative paradigms, Climate justice and Holistic approaches
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Chemical Characteristic of Yoghurt Produced by Small Scale levels and House Hold in Middle of Sudan
*Adris M.A.a, Hanim Omer Ahamed b, Abdel Moniem Eilhadi Sulieman c, B.M.H. Elkhiar d
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJASR.2024.6009
ABSTRACT: The quality of fermented dairy product is a delicate subject, it large depends on pre-and post-process
handling. Yoghurt is usually produced by small scale and house hold levels The aim of this study was to evaluate the
current situation of Yoghurt produced by small-scale levels and house hold in middle of Sudan. and determine
chemical analysis of collected raw milk and yogurt samples from different sits in Khartoum and Gezira State in two
seasons winter and summer. (32) sample were collected divided in to equal number (16). Yoghurt samples were
collected during winter and summer season from different sites (two sites small scale and tow house hold levels, the
study included five produced Yoghurt samples and one industrial samples, this study was conducted in the
laboratory of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Khartoum. Sudan in the period from December. 2018 to June
2019. The results of the chemical composition analysis of collected Yogurt samples from different sites (Bahari,
Omdurman, Khartoum and Eastern Nile) during winter and summer season presented no significantly different between
moisture, total solids, fat, protein, and lactose in Khartoum and Gezira State during winter and summer season for
chemical analysis. We concluded that Yoghurt samples collected from different areas has high nutritive value, it
contains of good amount of protein, fat, lactose, moisture and there is no significant difference in chemical
characteristic of yoghurt collecting from different sites in two states for both seasons.
Keyword: Yogurt, fermentation, Milk. Small scale, House hold.
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