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{"title":"Cardiovascular disease risk estimation among slums residents of Lucknow using QRISK3 calculator.","authors":"Deepshikha Pandey, Shivendra K Singh, Manish K Manar, Abhishek Gupta","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_711_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_711_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are presently the leading cause of death in India. Cardiovascular diseases are result of multiple factors. Among these risk factors, lifestyle plays a major role in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases. Urban slum residents are disproportionately affected by CVD risk factors due to their high rates of poverty, subpar living circumstances, and limited access to social services. Early estimation of CVDs will reduce the burden on the individual, and the country. This study was conducted to estimate the risk of having a cardiovascular event (Myocardial Infarction [MI]/Stroke) after ten years by using the QRISK3 calculator.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in the slums of Lucknow, among 300 participants. The WHO 30/7 Cluster sampling technique was used to select slums. QRISK3 calculator was used to estimate 10-year CVD risk. The Chi-square test and Fisher exact test were used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proportion of respondents with low (<10%), moderate (10-<20%), and high risk (≥ 20%) of developing CVDs after 10 years was 71.0 percent, 20.0 percent, and 9.0 percent respectively. The preponderance of developing a high risk of 10-year CVD was highly significant among the age group of 51-60 years, males, who were smokers, obese, and hypertensive participants (<i>P</i> < 0.01). Type 2 DM (<i>P</i> < 0.01), positive history of MI/angina in first-degree relatives (<i>P</i> = 0.02), and those who were already on anti-hypertensive medication (<i>P</i> < 0.01) were associated with a high (≥20%) risk of CVD after the 10-years.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study concludes that the risk of CVD events in the next 10 years is low but the risk factors associated with the CVD events (MI/STROKE) are prevalent in slum areas. Modifiable risk factors like smoking, obesity, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes mellitus could be controlled by creating awareness among the slum population.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"149"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094435/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of smart digital interactive service as a strategy for guidance and counseling services in higher education.","authors":"Dina Hajja Ristianti, Wandi Syahindra, Jumansyah Jumansyah, Marlena Marlena, Mohamad Aziz Shah Bin Mohamed Arip","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1994_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1994_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The digitalization of guidance and counseling services are easy to access and effective in higher education. This study aims to develop Smart Digital Interactive Service as a strategy for guidance and counseling services in higher education. This study is a form of Research and Development (R&D) research that employs the waterfall approach model, which consists of four primary phases: Planning, analysis, design, and implementation. Research subjects were selected by purposive sampling, where subjects were selected based on specific objectives. Smart Digital Interactive Service products are assessed by four phases: information technology experts and guidance and counseling experts and content expers. The effectiveness of the product was evaluated by 15 students on a limited scale, and then by 30 students on a larger scale. Using questionnaires, researchers gathered information on the effectiveness of Smart Digital Interactive Service products as guidance and counseling service strategies in universities. The scores were assessed in percentages and grouped based on the \"eligible\" category. The outcomes demonstrated that Smart Digital Interactive Service development is \"highly practicable.\" The evaluation is based on the advantages, functions, communication, material content, language, and communication. This study demonstrates that Smart Digital Interactive Service is \"feasible\" for use in higher education as a strategy for guidance and counseling service delivery.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"141"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094428/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Training medical students in global health education through framework of entrustable professional activities.","authors":"Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Shubhada Gade, Alka Rawekar","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1039_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1039_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Global health education aims to improve health standards and achieve health equity by reducing health disparities across national boundaries. In the context of global health education, entrustable professional activities (EPAs) provide a clear framework for defining specific, observable activities that a student must be able to perform independently, without supervision. To equip medical students with global health-related competencies, framing EPAs becomes crucial. This task begins with identifying the core competencies essential for effective global health practice. In conclusion, EPAs are expected to play a defining role in global health education. The need of the hour is to engage all stakeholders, systematically select the EPAs that are crucial for delivering global health education, and train medical students in the desired competencies to empower them to deliver effective healthcare services.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094457/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Developing a training program based on intervention mapping to improve healthcare professionals' communication skills: A study protocol.","authors":"Mohadeseh Khoshgoftar, Parvaneh Khorasani, Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Maryam Amidi Mazaheri","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1708_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1708_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Poor communication by healthcare professionals contributes to physical and psychological suffering in patients. Intervention mapping (IM) is a framework that integrates theoretical and empirical evidence to ensure that the intervention can be implemented in real-world settings. From this perspective, the aim of this study is to describe a specific study protocol for developing a training program to improve healthcare professionals' communication skills based on the IM.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this protocol study, the IM framework is applied as the theoretical backbone of designing a training program for improving healthcare providers' communication skills. IM included a six-step process to develop our intervention program. Completing the six steps provides a plan for designing, implementing, and evaluating training the program. Basically, phases 1-4 focus on developing multistep interventions to improve health behaviors and environmental conditions, phase 5 focuses on developing an implementation strategy to better utilize the program, and phase 6 is used to plan the evaluation of the program itself and its implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>IM seems to be a useful framework for developing training program because professionals' communication skills are being affected by multiple internal and extra-organizational factors that will be explained in more details by applying IM steps. In this article, we describe IM as a relevant approach for designing improved communication skill interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"162"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094450/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating the academic waters: Strategies to avoid predatory journals and publish in indexed journals.","authors":"Yogesh Kumar, Sivasubramanian Nirangjhana","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_944_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_944_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the vast expanse of academic publishing, researchers face a dual challenge of identifying legitimate avenues for dissemination while avoiding predatory journals. Predatory publishing, characterized by lax peer review, deceptive practices, and exorbitant fees, jeopardizes scholarly integrity and career progression. This paper explores the intricacies of predatory publishing, delineates its implications for researchers, and presents pragmatic strategies to navigate this landscape adeptly. Understanding the hallmarks of predatory journals, such as deficient peer review and misleading indexing claims, is paramount. Researchers risk reputational damage and hinder scientific progress by engaging with such venues. Moreover, the financial burden and ethical dilemmas associated with predatory publishing exacerbate the predicament. To combat this menace, researchers must employ vigilant vetting processes, consulting resources like Beall's List and DOAJ, while critically evaluating journal metrics and practices. Trusted mentors and disciplinary societies can offer invaluable guidance in identifying reputable outlets. Scrutinizing submission guidelines, peer-review procedures, and indexing status, alongside adherence to ethical standards, helps discern predatory from legitimate journals. By prioritizing transparency, integrity, and collaboration, researchers can navigate the complex publishing landscape, contributing to the advancement of knowledge while safeguarding scholarly integrity.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094425/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reproductive health ignorance in disasters: A qualitative study.","authors":"Elham Rajabi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Mehdi Norouzi, Hamid Reza Khankeh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1419_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1419_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Reproductive health (RH) is a critical human right that requires safeguarding in all contexts, including during disaster situations. Nevertheless, RH services frequently face neglect in disasters. In view of the issue's importance and the notable gap in scientific documentation, this research was conducted to examine the underlying factors that lead to the neglect of RH in post-disaster settings in Iran.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative study was conducted using the method of content analysis, by performing in-depth semi-structured interviews in 2021-2022. Interviews were continued until the point of data saturation. The selection of participants involved a purposive sampling approach, drawing from various stakeholders, including recipients and providers of RH services, key health system and risk management officials, faculty members, relief personnel, and non-governmental organization members. The study's setting encompassed the health system, disaster risk management organization, and the Kermanshah earthquake-affected areas. To ensure the reliability and robustness of the data, Lincoln and Goba criteria were used, and Granheim and Lundman methods were further utilized for their analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data saturation was achieved after conducting 23 interviews. The findings of this study identified several key factors contributing to the neglect of RH in post-disaster scenarios: 1) RH: A neglected priority, irrespective of critical conditions; 2) the decline of RH in the shadow of multiple needs; and 3) lack of attention to the differences in women's needs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The health system should prioritize RH in both normal and disaster situations. This requires promoting awareness among the general population and experts. It is recommended to develop comprehensive education programs, covering topics related to RH. Advocacy for RSH rights is recommended. Post-disaster needs and access to RH services should be prioritized in planning and resource allocation. Education on gender differences and vulnerabilities is important for officials and responders involved in risk management and post-disaster efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"152"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094443/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of parallel education systems: Students' perspective toward understanding Ayurveda.","authors":"Mrunmayi Navghare, Sumant M Pande, Maheshwari D Joshi, Seema H Thakare","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1285_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_1285_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094459/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The importance of reproductive health education for elementary school children: Long-term benefits and challenges in implementation - A literature review.","authors":"Musthamin Balumbi, Stang Stang, Suriah Suriah, Syarifuddin Syarif, Gurendro Putro, Sumarni Marwang, Eri Wijaya","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_861_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_861_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reproductive health education at the primary school level is a controversial topic. Although some recognize its importance in providing accurate information about the body and development, others raise concerns about cultural sensitivities and age-appropriateness. This review intends to explore various aspects related to the importance of reproductive health education among primary school children, as well as the challenges and benefits associated. This article presents a literature review of previous studies on the implementation of health and reproductive education in elementary school children. An extensive search was conducted to identify relevant papers using relevant databases like ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The articles included were selected if published between 2013 and 2023, in the English language, and have undergone a rigorous peer-review process. Our review identified substantial benefits of reproductive health education in primary schools. Studies showed a positive impact on reducing misconceptions about reproduction, promoting healthy attitudes towards the body, and potentially lowering risks of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. However, the review also revealed significant challenges. Cultural and religious sensitivities often lead to resistance from some communities. Additionally, ensuring age-appropriate language, content, and delivery methods remains a concern. The findings highlight the need for a balanced approach to reproductive health education in primary schools. While acknowledging cultural sensitivities, strategies like involving communities and using inclusive language can promote inclusivity. Open communication within families and well-trained teachers are crucial for effective reproductive health implementation. By addressing these challenges through inclusive and age-appropriate methods, reproductive health education programs can equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary for a healthy future.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"170"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094455/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the effective factors on telemedicine in Iran of 2030: A futuristic approach.","authors":"Razie Ramezani, Mandana Sahebzadeh, Asghar Ehteshami","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2024_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2024_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Telemedicine is influenced by several factors. Increase of recent changes, the emergence of new issues presence of societies in the future world, discontinuous events, and the existence of uncertainties, it seems necessary to plan for the successful. Identifying key effective factors, their role, and mutual relationship can enhance the decision-making and planning process in the country. This study endeavors to find the key effective factors on telemedicine to achieve a better future for the implementation of this technology in Iran.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In terms of its nature, this research is based on the new methods of futurology is analytical-exploratory, and in terms of purpose it is applied, and in terms of the type of research is descriptive survey. The time horizon of 1410 is the basis of this study. This study was performed in Iran based on STEEP and using MICMAC software (Calculate from matrix of direct influence (MDI) and matrix of indirect influence (MII) include: direct influence/dependence map, direct influence graph, and indirect influence graph).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data collection was performed through reviewing sources. The prioritization of primary variables was performed through a questionnaire to determine the importance, which led to the identification of 22 important factors. Next, to identify the nature of different factors and explanation the key factors, the matrix of cross-impact and MICMAC software were used. Finally, 13 key factors were defined.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Political factors have the greatest contribution as the main key factors and have a greater impact on the future of telemedicine, which highlights the need for authorities to consider this field for the effective implementation of technology in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"168"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094456/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of positive thinking intervention based on multimedia program on psychological security and life expectancy in patients with COVID-19.","authors":"Shahla Teymoori Korrani, Shahram Etemadifar, Shahnaz Nemati, Hadi Raeisi, Bita Sadeghi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1746_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1746_23","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), both novel and highly contagious, originated in Wuhan, China. It can cause psychological distress, leading to feelings of insecurity and hopelessness. Thus, this study aims to explore how a multimedia-based positive thinking program can impact the psychological security and life expectancy of COVID-19 patients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and methods: &lt;/strong&gt;This study employed a semi-experimental, two-group pretest-posttest design. Participants were chosen through convenience sampling from Hajar and Seyed Al-Shohada' Farsan hospitals affiliated with Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences from 2022 to 2023. A total of 70 patients were assigned randomly to two groups of 35 each, intervention and control. Data collection tools included a demographic information questionnaire, Maslow's Psychological Security Questionnaire, and Schneider's Life Expectancy Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 23, utilizing the paired &lt;i&gt;t&lt;/i&gt;-test, independent &lt;i&gt;t&lt;/i&gt;-test, and repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Before the interventions, the mean scores of psychological security and life expectancy, respectively, in the control group were 45.7 ± 7.2 and 44.7 ± 7.8 and in the intervention group were 44 ± 1.39 and 39.0 ± 11.0. These two groups had no significant difference in these regards. Immediately after the interventions, the mean scores of psychological security and life expectancy, respectively, in the control group were 45.8 ± 6.9 and 44.8 ± 3.8 and in the intervention group were 49.2 ± 1.9 and 45.2 ± 10.9, and 1 month after the intervention, the mean scores of psychological security and life expectancy, respectively, in the control group were 47 ± 0.47 and 47.0 ± 8.4 and in the intervention group were 57 ± 0.51 and 54.5 ± 6.4. The two study groups had significant difference regarding the mean scores of psychological security and life expectancy immediately and 1 month after interventions (&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.001). Generally, after the positive thinking intervention, the mean scores of dependent variables increased in both groups, with greater changes observed in the intervention group.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;The results of this study showed that an intervention program based on positive thinking could improve the level of life expectancy and mental security of patients with COVID-19. Therefore, to enhance the mental security and life expectancy of these patients, it is suggested that institutions, such as the Ministry of Health, and healthcare providers, such as nurses, pay attention to the effect of emerging supportive treatments and teaching these programs to patients, such as treatment based on positive psychology. This will enable people to deal with difficult situations by improving their psychological structures and promoting higher levels of well-being and me","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094442/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}