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Sickness presenteeism is a condition in which an individual who is physically or mentally ill still comes to work. We obtained the prevalence of sickness presenteeism and contributing factors in formal sector workers in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was done with 590 participants. Sickness presenteeism was determined by the health problems experienced in the last month before the study. Data analysis was done using the chi-square bivariate test and the logistic regression multivariate test. The majority of the participants were healthcare workers (33.9%) and from Jawa Island (64.1%). Out of 590 participants, the prevalence of sickness presenteeism was 26.1% (n=154). Multivariate analysis results showed that age (P =0.032), education level (0.026), and area of employment (Sumatera (P=0.022), and Kalimantan (0.031)) were statistically significant. This study found that the development of sickness presenteeism correlates with younger age, higher education level, and area of employment. These factors may affect work culture in the participating workplace and might result in the sickness presenteeism discovered in this study.

Health literacy is among the contributing factors in promoting oral and dental health. Parents can influence their children's health awareness and improve their health-related behaviors. This study investigated the relationship between parents' oral and dental health literacy and the oral and dental health of the children visiting Kerman's referral hospitals. This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study randomly selected 506 parents who brought their children to Kerman referral hospitals in 2023. Data were gathered via a demographic questionnaire and the Parental Oral Health Literacy Measure (POHELM) questionnaire. The results were assessed via the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, Fisher's correlation, Tukey's post hoc test, and ANOVA using SPSS ver. 26. The total score of the participants' health literacy was 63.04 ± 14.71. There was an inverse and significant correlation between the total score of the parent's health literacy and their age. There was also a significant relation between this score and the parent's level of education, the parent's perception of the child's dental and oral health level, the number of visits to the dentist, tooth brushing, flossing, and mouthwash use (P < 0.001). The total health literacy score was significantly higher in the mothers than in the fathers. It is recommended that health policymakers pay more attention to the factors contributing to parents' oral health literacy. Moreover, suitable accommodations should be provided to improve parents' oral health literacy so as to improve their children's dental and oral health status.

This study aims to explain generational differences among teachers and to examine the factors that affect organizational toxic workplace (OTW) in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area of Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 teachers in the EEC. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The data collection period was between 20 January and 2 February, 2025. Data were analyzed with multiple logistic regression analysis. The results showed that teachers in Generations X, Y, and Z had significantly different self-experiences of bullying (P < 0.05), with a high level for Generation Y at 47.8%, followed by Generations X and Z at 43.4% and 28.6%, respectively. Factors that were significantly related to OTW (P < 0.05) were female gender (OR = 3.764, 95% CI = 2.050-6.910) and high levels of self-experience of bullying (OR = 11.901, 95% CI = 6.541-21.654). In conclusion, high levels of OTW can occur in all generations, but individuals who have had toxic experiences can make the workplace highly toxic, meaning that most people have had negative experiences. Executives should have a vision and policy to reduce OTW, allow everyone to express their opinions at work, accept each other's opinions, and change from using top-down orders to doing things with participation.

Perceived supervisor support (PSS) is an important factor in employees' health and well-being, and organizational outcomes. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Survey of Perceived Supervisor Support (SPSS-J) and to evaluate its validity and reliability for assessing PSS in Japanese workers. The SPSS-J, including its subscales, SPSS-J (Sufficiency of Positive Aspects [SPA]) and SPSS-J (Minimality of Negative Aspects [MNA]), was developed based on the Japanese version of the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS-J). An online survey was conducted with 1,946 participants, followed after two weeks by a test-retest survey with 589 participants. Structural validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and convergent validity was evaluated through Pearson's correlations. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were determined using Cronbach's α coefficients and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). CFA confirmed that the two-factor model provided a generally good fit, supporting structural validity. Both SPSS-J (SPA) and SPSS-J (MNA) demonstrated expected correlations with SPOS-J and its subscales, as well as possible antecedents (e.g., job autonomy and strengths-based performance appraisal) and outcomes (e.g., work engagement, organizational affective commitment, and turnover intention). The SPSS-J (SPA) consistently showed stronger correlations than the SPSS-J (MNA). Its internal consistency was high, with Cronbach's α coefficients of .92 for SPSS-J (SPA) and .87 for SPSS-J (MNA). The test-retest reliability was also high, with ICCs of 0.77 and 0.74, respectively. Our study indicates that the SPSS-J is a reliable and valid tool for assessing PSS. The SPSS-J (SPA) may offer a practical alternative as a shortened version, reducing respondent burden.

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a locally aggressive neoplasm consisting of multiple hyaline cartilaginous nodules. This neoplasm typically manifests as multiple intra-articular calcified or uncalcified nodules, whereas the extraarticular form is particularly rare. We herein present a case of solitary extraarticular SC arising in the hand and correlate the imaging findings with pathologic findings. A male patient in his 60s presented with a progressively enlarging mass in his left hand over a period of three years. Radiograph showed a lobulated calcified mass adjacent to the first metacarpal bone. Computed tomography (CT) revealed ring and arc calcification, indicating cartilaginous lesion. No continuity with bone was observed. In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the signal of the mass was heterogeneous low to high intensity on both T1- and T2-weighted images. High intensity reflecting fat on T1-weighted image and marked high intensity reflecting cartilage on fat-suppressed T2-weighted image were shown in the mass. After gadolinium administration, the enhancement of the mass was faint. An en bloc excision of the mass was performed, and the tumor was histologically diagnosed as extraarticular SC. Microscopically, the tumor consisted of fibrous tissue, mature fat tissue, and lobules of cartilage. Extraarticular SC should be taken into consideration when cases of lobulated soft tissue mass with ring and arc calcification and a fat component (T1 hyperintense) in the hand are encountered.

We examined the effects of the phantom snacking experience and mastication behavior on human emotions using a compact electroencephalography (EEG) and a KANSEI analyzer. Forty participants were divided into young adult and middle-aged groups. All participants experienced both mastication and phantom snacking. We extracted the emotional parameters from the EEG. There were no significant differences in the levels of alertness, concentration, liking, and stress between the mastication and phantom snacking experiences of younger adults. In the middle-aged group, the interest level was significantly higher, the alertness level was significantly lower, and the stress level tended to be lower in the phantom snacking group than in the mastication group. The interest level tended to be higher, the alertness, and stress levels were significantly lower in the middle-aged phantom snacking group when compared to the younger adult phantom snacking group. Our findings reveal that phantom snacking, similar to mastication, can have a positive effect on the emotions of young adults, and the effects of phantom snacking were better than those of mastication in the middle-aged individuals. Phantom snacking may be a practical method to increase interest, improve work efficiency, and decrease psychological stress.

The hematoma cavity typically remains collapsed after intracranial hematoma evacuation, but here we report an adult case in which the cavity expanded into a cystic form, developing into a porencephalic cyst, after the removal. A 73-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital presenting with a disturbance of consciousness. A CT scan showed a subcortical hemorrhage with a blend sign and brain herniation, prompting emergent hematoma evacuation. Although there was an improvement in her symptoms after the operation, her consciousness deteriorated on the 14th day post-operation. A CT scan revealed a porencephalic cyst. Reoperation was performed, and no further recurrence of the cyst was noted. Reports of hematoma cavities expanding into a cystic form after hematoma removal are rare, and the mechanisms of such cyst expansion are not well understood. In this case, we hypothesize two pathways: 1) Residual hematoma components moving through the ventricular wall due to osmotic pressure differences between the hypertonic fluid and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and 2) Protein-rich plasma components leaking out of cells due to blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption caused by cerebral hemorrhage. We also consider the possibility of a check valve mechanism.

Nursing students are exposed to health hazards during their clinical practice. This analytic cross-sectional study assessed such risks and the examined related factors in 219 nursing students. Participants were selected through cluster random sampling, and data were gathered via self-administered questionnaires that covered socio-demographic characteristics, occupational health literacy, support from teachers and healthcare personnel, clinical practice safety behaviors, and occupational health risks. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results indicated that psychosocial hazards were the most common risk (37.4%), followed by biological hazards (26.15%) and ergonomic factors (12.8%). Female gender (AOR = 4.15, 95% CI = 1.28-13.47), low clinical safety behaviors (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.03-3.14), and low occupational health literacy (AOR = 2.54, 95% CI = 1.13-5.74) were significantly associated with higher risks. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve safety behaviors and occupational health literacy, emphasizing enhancements in training programs, support systems, personal protective equipment (PPE) adequacy, and ergonomic practices.