Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2998
Dr. Neelam Das, Dr. Pavan Kumar Addanki
Background: Periodontitis and osteoporosis are the diseases with common feature of both bone loss. However, the relation and extent between these diseases is still unclear. The purpose of present study was to evaluate the relationship between periodontal status and systemic bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Methods and Material: A total of 40 postmenopausal women aged between 45–60 Years (50.6±4.6 years) were randomly selected from the department of periodontics. All women were examined for periodontal status and Bone Mineral Density(BMD). Periodontal status was examined by recording plaque index(PI), gingival index(GI), pocket probing depth(PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL) and alveolar bone loss (ABL). BMD was measured by Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan for bone mineral density score. (T-score) values. The recorded data for T-score and periodontal status were subjected to statistical analysis for correlation and regression analysis. Results: The results showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between Probing depth (r= -0.168, P > 0.05), gingival index (r= -0.441, P>0.05), and plaque index (r= -0.345, P>0.05) with T-score; whereas CAL (r= -0.604, P>0.05) and ABL (r= -0.637, P>0.05) was significantly correlated with T-score. Conclusion: In the present study systemic BMD was related to ABL and CAL, suggesting that postmenopausal bone loss can be a risk indicator for periodontal disease.
背景:牙周炎和骨质疏松症都是以骨质流失为共同特征的疾病。然而,这些疾病之间的关系和程度仍不清楚。本研究旨在评估绝经后女性牙周状况与全身骨矿密度之间的关系。方法和材料:从牙周科随机选取 40 名绝经后妇女,年龄在 45-60 岁之间(50.6±4.6 岁)。所有妇女均接受了牙周状况和骨矿密度(BMD)检查。通过记录牙菌斑指数(PI)、牙龈指数(GI)、牙槽探查深度(PPD)、临床附着水平(CAL)和牙槽骨损失(ABL)来检查牙周状况。通过双能 X 射线吸收仪(DEXA)扫描测量骨密度,得出骨密度评分(T-score)值。(T-score)值。对记录的 T 值和牙周状况数据进行统计分析,以进行相关性和回归分析。结果显示结果显示,探诊深度(r= -0.168,P>0.05)、牙龈指数(r= -0.441,P>0.05)和牙菌斑指数(r= -0.345,P>0.05)与T-score之间没有统计学意义上的显著相关性;而CAL(r= -0.604,P>0.05)和ABL(r= -0.637,P>0.05)与T-score显著相关。结论在本研究中,系统性 BMD 与 ABL 和 CAL 相关,表明绝经后骨质流失可能是牙周疾病的风险指标。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-02DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2996
Olusiyi Ja, Akhigbe O
The effect of feeding unpeeled cassava mash on layers to evaluate egg quality and hematological indices was investigated with one hundred and fifty birds that were thirty-four weeks old which were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments of 30 birds and replicated twice with fifteen birds each. The experiment lasted for 10 weeks in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Treatment 1 (100% maize) serves as control, while treatments 2, 3, 4 and 5 were 25% unpeeled cassava mash, 50% unpeeled cassava mash, 100% unpeeled cassava mash and 25% peeled cassava mash respectively. There was significant (P<0.05) difference in shell surface area, Egg length, Egg breadth, Egg shape index, shell thickness and yolk colour score in all the treatments, while other parameters measured were not significantly different. As for Heamatological indices. There was no significant difference in all parameters measured. Haemoglobin (Hb) increased slightly with increased levels of unpeeled cassava mash inclusion. In conclusion replacement of unpeeled maize up to 100% inclusion level has no deleterious effect on the birds but the best result that can compete favourably with maize is 50% inclusion level. Therefore 50% inclusion level is recommended to farmers to maximize production and achieve desired result.
{"title":"Effect of Feeding Unpeeled Cassava Mash as Substitute for Maize in Layers Diet on Egg Quality and Hematological Parameters","authors":"Olusiyi Ja, Akhigbe O","doi":"10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2996","url":null,"abstract":"The effect of feeding unpeeled cassava mash on layers to evaluate egg quality and hematological indices was investigated with one hundred and fifty birds that were thirty-four weeks old which were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments of 30 birds and replicated twice with fifteen birds each. The experiment lasted for 10 weeks in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Treatment 1 (100% maize) serves as control, while treatments 2, 3, 4 and 5 were 25% unpeeled cassava mash, 50% unpeeled cassava mash, 100% unpeeled cassava mash and 25% peeled cassava mash respectively. There was significant (P<0.05) difference in shell surface area, Egg length, Egg breadth, Egg shape index, shell thickness and yolk colour score in all the treatments, while other parameters measured were not significantly different. As for Heamatological indices. There was no significant difference in all parameters measured. Haemoglobin (Hb) increased slightly with increased levels of unpeeled cassava mash inclusion. In conclusion replacement of unpeeled maize up to 100% inclusion level has no deleterious effect on the birds but the best result that can compete favourably with maize is 50% inclusion level. Therefore 50% inclusion level is recommended to farmers to maximize production and achieve desired result.","PeriodicalId":517256,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies","volume":"356 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141686318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-02DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2993
Imam Mujtaba, Armai Arief, Andriyani
This research aims to find strategies to increase santri resilience through strengthening pesantren culture, adversity Quotient, and self-efficacy. The method employed is quantitative, with survey methodologies and path analysis used in hypothesis testing. The research population was 5,634 students (santri) at Pesantren of Darunnajah, South Jakarta. Indonesia and a sample of 388 santri was calculated using the Slovin formula as 388 santri and selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. The statistical tests involved in this research are prerequisite, hypothesis tests with path analysis, correlation tests, and coefficient of determination tests, the results of research show that there is direct positive influence of; pesantren culture on santri resilience, adversity Quotient on santri resilience, and self-efficacy on santri resilience. As well as an indirect positive influence of pesantren culture on santri resilience through self-efficacy. This research concludes that strengthening pesantren culture, adversity Quotient, and self-efficacy can increase santri resilience.
{"title":"The Influence of Pesantren Culture and Adversity Quotient on Santri Resilience: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy","authors":"Imam Mujtaba, Armai Arief, Andriyani","doi":"10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.4.2993","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to find strategies to increase santri resilience through strengthening pesantren culture, adversity Quotient, and self-efficacy. The method employed is quantitative, with survey methodologies and path analysis used in hypothesis testing. The research population was 5,634 students (santri) at Pesantren of Darunnajah, South Jakarta. Indonesia and a sample of 388 santri was calculated using the Slovin formula as 388 santri and selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. The statistical tests involved in this research are prerequisite, hypothesis tests with path analysis, correlation tests, and coefficient of determination tests, the results of research show that there is direct positive influence of; pesantren culture on santri resilience, adversity Quotient on santri resilience, and self-efficacy on santri resilience. As well as an indirect positive influence of pesantren culture on santri resilience through self-efficacy. This research concludes that strengthening pesantren culture, adversity Quotient, and self-efficacy can increase santri resilience.","PeriodicalId":517256,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies","volume":"323 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141686553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Over 350 million people are estimated to get the counter with flavivirus each year, causing dengue one of the most common arboviral diseases. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a recorded rise in the prevalence of dengue fever in the South Asian countries. In 2022, there was a significant dengue outbreak in Nepal. Data on haematological and biochemical parameters, which are crucial for the clinical management of dengue patients, are lacking in Nepal's Madhesh Province. The purpose of this study was to present the first baseline data on the haematological and biochemical parameters of dengue virus-infected patients. Methods: The data was extracted from admitted patients at Janaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital (JMCTH) and Janaki Health Care and Teaching Hospital (JHCTH) diagnosed with dengue fever between August to November-2023. Hematological and biochemical parameters were recorded from the medical records and analyzed. Results: There were 74 serologically positive dengue cases in all, with 32.4% being female and 67.6% being male. Of the 74 patients, one-fourth had NS1 positive, 24.3% had IgM, and 21.6% had IgG. Leucopenia (87.2%) and thrombocytopenia (66.2%) were the most frequent haematological findings, whereas serum glutamic-oxaloacetate transaminase (76.6%) and Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (58.1%) were the biochemical markers with higher levels. Conclusion: The study explores the most common haematological and biochemical parameters of the patients diagnosed with dengue that may alarm clinicians of the possibility of dengue virus infection in the study region.
{"title":"A study on Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Dengue Fever Patients in Janakpurdham, Madhesh Province, Nepal","authors":"Birendra Kumar Jha, Raman Mishra, Rajeeb Kumar Jha, Buddha Ram Prasad Yadav","doi":"10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2884","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2884","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Over 350 million people are estimated to get the counter with flavivirus each year, causing dengue one of the most common arboviral diseases. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a recorded rise in the prevalence of dengue fever in the South Asian countries. In 2022, there was a significant dengue outbreak in Nepal. Data on haematological and biochemical parameters, which are crucial for the clinical management of dengue patients, are lacking in Nepal's Madhesh Province. The purpose of this study was to present the first baseline data on the haematological and biochemical parameters of dengue virus-infected patients. Methods: The data was extracted from admitted patients at Janaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital (JMCTH) and Janaki Health Care and Teaching Hospital (JHCTH) diagnosed with dengue fever between August to November-2023. Hematological and biochemical parameters were recorded from the medical records and analyzed. Results: There were 74 serologically positive dengue cases in all, with 32.4% being female and 67.6% being male. Of the 74 patients, one-fourth had NS1 positive, 24.3% had IgM, and 21.6% had IgG. Leucopenia (87.2%) and thrombocytopenia (66.2%) were the most frequent haematological findings, whereas serum glutamic-oxaloacetate transaminase (76.6%) and Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (58.1%) were the biochemical markers with higher levels. Conclusion: The study explores the most common haematological and biochemical parameters of the patients diagnosed with dengue that may alarm clinicians of the possibility of dengue virus infection in the study region.","PeriodicalId":517256,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies","volume":"8 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141335132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-08DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2895
Dr. Monica Gupta, Dr. Hiba Shamli N, Dr. Sahina Rahman Laskar
Introduction: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a dermatomal viral infection caused by varicella zoster that remains dormant within posterior root ganglion, characterized by pain along the affected dermatome followed by vesicular eruptions. It commonly occurs in people above 50 years, but it can affect any age, especially those with immunosuppression. Homoeopathic literature shows that cases of Herpes zoster have been successfully treated with homoeopathic medicines. Case summary: This is a paediatric case of herpes zoster. The case presented here is an 8 year old girl, from Repertory OPD, Homoeopathic Hospital, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, Shillong. The patient was treated with homoeopathic individualized medicine (Ranunculus bulbosus 200C) for about 1 month, with significant improvement and there was complete disappearance of eruptions, pain and itching.
{"title":"Evidence-based Homoeopathy: Individualized Homoeopathic Approach in a Case of Herpes Zoster in a Pediatric Patient","authors":"Dr. Monica Gupta, Dr. Hiba Shamli N, Dr. Sahina Rahman Laskar","doi":"10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2895","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a dermatomal viral infection caused by varicella zoster that remains dormant within posterior root ganglion, characterized by pain along the affected dermatome followed by vesicular eruptions. It commonly occurs in people above 50 years, but it can affect any age, especially those with immunosuppression. Homoeopathic literature shows that cases of Herpes zoster have been successfully treated with homoeopathic medicines. Case summary: This is a paediatric case of herpes zoster. The case presented here is an 8 year old girl, from Repertory OPD, Homoeopathic Hospital, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, Shillong. The patient was treated with homoeopathic individualized medicine (Ranunculus bulbosus 200C) for about 1 month, with significant improvement and there was complete disappearance of eruptions, pain and itching.","PeriodicalId":517256,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies","volume":" 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141370738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-08DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2896
Obaid Siddiqui, Ward Ul Hijaz Paul, Tabrej Alam
Magnetic Pulse Welding (MPW) is a high-velocity, solid-state welding technique utilized to join dissimilar metals through the application of a strong magnetic field. The MPW system comprises a 208 µF capacitor bank and a specialized weld tool coil. In this study, the capacitor bank was charged up to 11 kV, resulting in a discharge current of 100 kA at a frequency of 12.5 kHz through the tool coil. The weld tool coil is designed with six 6-turn copper discs and is integrated with a copper field shaper to enhance the welding process. This paper presents the development of a two-dimensional (2-D) model using COMSOL Multiphysics to analyze the impact of the field shaper on the magnetic field intensity generated by the 6-turn coils. Simulation results revealed that the discharge current of approximately 100 kA at 12.5 kHz produced an average magnetic field intensity of around 29 Tesla (T). The field shaper effectively concentrated the magnetic flux within a smaller, targeted region of the workpieces. The inclusion of the field shaper in the coil's axis led to an approximate fourfold increase in the magnetic field intensity, thereby demonstrating its significant role in enhancing the efficiency of the MPW process.
{"title":"Electromagnetic Modelling & Experimental Analysis of Weld Tool Coil in Magnetic Pulse Welding","authors":"Obaid Siddiqui, Ward Ul Hijaz Paul, Tabrej Alam","doi":"10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2896","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2896","url":null,"abstract":"Magnetic Pulse Welding (MPW) is a high-velocity, solid-state welding technique utilized to join dissimilar metals through the application of a strong magnetic field. The MPW system comprises a 208 µF capacitor bank and a specialized weld tool coil. In this study, the capacitor bank was charged up to 11 kV, resulting in a discharge current of 100 kA at a frequency of 12.5 kHz through the tool coil. The weld tool coil is designed with six 6-turn copper discs and is integrated with a copper field shaper to enhance the welding process. This paper presents the development of a two-dimensional (2-D) model using COMSOL Multiphysics to analyze the impact of the field shaper on the magnetic field intensity generated by the 6-turn coils. Simulation results revealed that the discharge current of approximately 100 kA at 12.5 kHz produced an average magnetic field intensity of around 29 Tesla (T). The field shaper effectively concentrated the magnetic flux within a smaller, targeted region of the workpieces. The inclusion of the field shaper in the coil's axis led to an approximate fourfold increase in the magnetic field intensity, thereby demonstrating its significant role in enhancing the efficiency of the MPW process.","PeriodicalId":517256,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies","volume":"186 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141368777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-06DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2886
Agabon John Kevin, Barro Honey Grace, Batulan Pearl Emmari, Ebora Josh, Lucero Yvonne, Miramon James Raven, Montero Sean Anthony, Poloyapoy Ezriel, Puebla France Laurence, Torralba Genesis, Donald Lalican
The rise in global waste generation significantly hinders the effective implementation of waste management practices. CTU – Campuses have contributed to local waste generation throughout the years. To further address this arising problem, this paper assesses the solid waste practices of CTU Campuses of Danao, Carmen, and Tuburan. The study estimated how much solid waste is generated and identified which waste management strategies work best. The methodology used in this study was carried out on the 3 CTU Campuses; the use of a school waste assessment form that evaluated the current waste management practices in terms of waste generation, segregation, collection, and disposal processes across the campus facilities. Results showed that CTU-Tuburan has more proper solid waste practices regarding composting pits. However, CTU-Tuburan has the biggest estimated volume of waste generated monthly, impacting individuals' contributions to waste generation. CTU- Carmen gives enough availability of 3 sets of garbage containers and a plastic bottle recycling collection bin in some places. CTU-Danao and Carmen have enough recycling activities and have less contribution to the estimated volume of waste generated. The three campuses have a sufficient garbage collection schedule; however, they lack comprehensive waste reduction efforts and are not consistently followed by certain individuals on the campuses.
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This study aimed to explore and investigate corruption in successive governments with specific reference on the UPND New Dawn Government in Lusaka District, Zambia, reflexively. To do so, the study explored, investigated and identified various factors that facilitate corruption such as: The power of political beliefs system, poverty, inequality, weak institutions, ineffective anti-corruption measures, cultural and social capital and great latitude of impunity among public officials. Key informants also emphasized the lack of transparency and weak oversight institutions as factors facilitating the contributing to an increase on corruption. These findings resonated with Treisman's (2000) [77] and Phiri’s (2017) [62] researches, which identified the role of social and economic heterogeneity, specifically ethnic fractionalization and prestation. Further, the study highlighted the complex dynamics at play in the context of political and cultural corruption, poverty, and the ineffectiveness of anti-corruption measures. The study noted the lack of a clear legal framework to combat corruption, whistleblower protection, enhanced oversight, and independent anti-corruption agencies. Challenges in the fight against corruption included a lack of funding and resources, political interference, whistleblower vulnerability, and limited education and awareness. These challenges were in line with the findings of Maiga (2023) [40], highlighting the negative impact of corruption on human capital development. Culturally, corruption led to the normalization of unethical behavior, erosion of trust, and an impact on social cohesion. These findings underlay the far-reaching effects of corruption on society and underscore the importance of addressing this issue comprehensively. Methodologically, the study used a mixed research technique, even though the larger part of it was explorative approach thus, involving interviews, focused group discussions, storytelling and observations. The study used a sample of 100 respondents who were selected using purposive sampling technique. Core to the sampling of 100 respondents is the reflexivity approach which is about acknowledging our positionality in the research. This reflexive qualitative research, meant as researchers, we were part of the study process, and our prior experiences, assumptions and beliefs influenced the research process and findings. Reflexivity in this study meant to establish rigour, similar to the processes of defining measurement tools for validity in quantitative research. Therefore, the reflexivity research design combined both qualitative and quantitative methods, involving content analysis for qualitative data and simple statistical quantification to present quantitative data. Nevertheless, the bulk part of this research method was anchored on qualitative methods. Quantitative technique was used to justify the extent of UPND’S corruption since other methods have proven inconsistent to prove it. The study's
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Pub Date : 2024-06-06DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2883
Vourdoubas John
Mediterranean islands are popular tourism destinations visited by millions of tourists every year while their natural resources are limited and often unable to support their growing tourism industry. The interrelation of tourism industry with energy and water resources in the island of Crete, Greece has been studied. The current status of tourism industry in Crete is reviewed as well as the availability of energy and water resources in the island. It has been estimated that the direct use of water in hotels is at 2.71 M3 per tourist arrival while the energy consumption in hotels is at 124.55 KWh per tourist arrival. However, the indirect use of water by tourists is higher than the direct use while the energy consumption in tourists’ transportation is significantly higher than the consumption in their accommodation. Under normal hydrological conditions sufficient water resources can be supplied to local hotels and tourism accommodation facilities while adequate electricity can be also supplied to them. However, in order to avoid future water deficit in Crete which is going to adversely impact the local tourism industry several measures should be taken including: Water conservation measures in agriculture and in other sectors, water desalination, recycle of gray water and better management of the existing water resources. The abundant renewable energy resources of Crete should be used for heat and power generation in hotels. The results could be useful to stakeholders of the local tourism industry, to policy makers and to local authorities and residents.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-06DOI: 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.3.2887
Yuni Azzahra, Hajjul Kamil, Irwan Saputra
Health services in the current global period require health care workers to provide quality services. Collaboration between professionals in a health service system is very essential to provide quality services. However, interprofessional collaboration (IPC) remains uncommon, posing a challenge for hospitals in both middle- and low-income nations, as well as high-income ones. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors related with IPC practices at the Regional General Hospital in Pidie Regency, Indonesia. This quantitative research used a cross-sectional study design, and the sample approach was proportional stratified random sampling, with a total of 187 nurses. The data collecting tool includes two questionnaires: One on the determinants of interprofessional cooperation practices and one on the components of interprofessional collaboration. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistical tests, chi-square, and binary logistic regression utilizing the stepwise technique. The study’s findings indicate that professional role factors (p-value = 0.037), patient factors (p-value = 0.001), interpersonal factors (p-value = 0.000), and organizational factors (p-value = 0.002) are all associated with IPC practices at Pidie District General Hospital in Indonesia. Interpersonal variables had the highest correlation with IPC practices (p-value = 0.000, Odds Ratio = 2.424). Quality health care emphasizes the importance of best IPC practices. According to the findings of this study, these four aspects are the most important priorities that the hospital must address right away, and they necessitate a collaborative effort from professional care providers and management to establish successful IPC procedures.
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