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Granger Causality Between Economic Growth And Governance In The MENA Region: A Panel Data Approach

This study examines the causal relationship between institutions and economic development using a panel Granger causality test. The empirical results based on 24 countries show that there is a bi-directional causality between institutions and economic development. The findings also suggest that causality patterns between institutions and economic performance vary at different stages of income level. Better institutional quality fosters economic development in higher income countries, whereas economic development tends to enhance institutional quality in lower income countries. Determining cointgration is essential to understand the long-term equilibrium between economic variables. The purpose of this paper is to determine the nature of the relationship between economic growth and governance quality (corruption, democracy and political stability) in the MENA region during the 1984-2019 period. The results point to a two-way relationship between governance quality and economic growth.
EFL TEACHER ’ S BELIEFS ABOUT SOCIOLINGUISTIC COMPETENCE : A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY IN INDONESIAN FORMAL ENGLISH PEDAGOGY

The research aimed to explore beliefs of sociolinguistic competence from Indonesian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers. Two teachers were carefully chosen to participate in this research. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, analyzed, and interpreted using the critical descriptive method. This research finds that EFL teachers express their beliefs in various terms, id ologies, and perspectives. The result indicates that the EFL teachers’ beliefs about sociolinguistic competence are equivalent to the concepts of spatial repertoire, principled-polycentrism, resourceful speakers, and sociolinguistics as mobility. It also indicates that EFL teachers’pedagogical affordances in determining learning objectives, selecting materials and media for learning, implementing classroom strategies, and choosing appropriate evaluation for their teaching are influenced by their beliefs of sociolinguistic competence. This research suggests that Indonesian EFL teachers should be awarded the freedom to develop sociolinguistic competence based on their classroom context and learners’ heterogeneity. With the presence of a national curriculum (known as K13) that gives more spaces for sociolinguistic competence to take place, teachers should transform their paradigm of seeing classroom interaction in EFL classroom to be more sociolinguistically-aware to transform the static, pre-determined, and motionless definition of sociolinguistic competence to a more dynamic, fluid, and varying. These transformations can be made by imparting sociolinguistic competence in teachers’ education and teachers’ professional development programs.
Towards a learning framework for social innovation education

Although in the last decades a rich literature around Social Innovation has emerged, Social Innovation Education (SIE) is a new concept and has been relatively under-investigated, while there is no clear definition explaining what SIE entails. This paper presents the first attempts of the EU funded NEMESIS project to design a non-prescriptive learning framework for embedding social innovation in education. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to discuss how SIE is conceptualised; its underlying educational philosophy; the principles informing its design; and how it differentiates from other contemporary educational approaches. The insights generated by investigating these points offer the basis for designing a Social Innovation Learning Framework which is envisaged to have a dual scope; from a practical point of view, it will act as a tool for educators, supporting them to deliver SIE in their contexts; from a research point of view, it will contribute to the scientific and policy discourse on the future of social innovation in education by providing evidence and clarity on what SIE entails and how it can benefit the field of education.
Dietary Effect On Cardio-Renal Parameters Of Women Residents In Gas Flares Polluted Environment In Bayelsa State, Nigeria

This study determines the relationship between regular nutritional diet and cardio-renal indices of pregnant and nonpregnant women depending on farm produce, aquatic and animals in gas flaring polluted environment. The body mass index was significantly higher among non-pregnant women regularly engaging in carbohydrate diets (26.21kg/m2) compared with protein (25.27kg/m2). There was no significant difference in the blood pressure but the pulse pressure was lower among participant regularly indulging in carbohydrates (43.17bpm) intake in relation to protein (46.18bpm). However, regular protein/carbohydrate intake among pregnant subject indicate an increase weight (80kg) and body mass index (30.86kg/m2) including blood pressures with a significant p values compared with subjects centered on carbohydrates mainly and a lower pulse pressure (43.67mmhg). Furthermore, the renal indices of both pregnant and non-pregnant women group were all significantly higher among participants engaging in regular intake of carbohydrate/protein foods compared with carbohydrate and significant p value (< 0.05). The study result further indicates significant increase in lead value (0.05ppm) among pregnant women regularly indulging in carbohydrate diet in relation to carbohydrate /protein (0.045ppm). However increase blood cadmium was observed among pregnant women engaging in regular protein diets in gas flares polluted environment. Regular intake of protein diet without moderation and advice from nutritionist and toxicologist particularly in gas flares polluted environments can lead to renal dysfunction among women.
Productivity of newly created F1 tetrahybrids of the silkworm Bombyx mori L. reared with artificial diet low in mulberry powder

Guncheva, R. , Tsenov, P. & Vasileva, Y. (2021). Productivity of newly created F1 tetrahybrids of the silkworm Bombyx mori L. reared with artificial diet low in mulberry powder. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 27 (6), 1221–1226 Establishing the productivity of newly created F1 tetrahybrids of the silkworm Bombyx mori L. when they are reared with artificial diet low in mulberry powder (15%) throughout the entire larval stage was the aim of this paper. The study was conducted during 2020 at the Training Experimental Station of the Sericulture section of the Faculty of Agriculture at Trakia University. Object of the study were the tetrahybrid forms of the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) “Vraca63 × Line22/Nig2 × Merefa6” (1st experimental group) and “Nig2 × Merefa6/Vratsa63 × Line22” (2nd experimental group). Tetrahybrid “I1 x VB1/N2 × HB2” was used for the control group. Silkworms were reared with artificial diet containing 15% powder of dried mulberry leaf produced at Scientific Center on Sericulture – Vratsa and prepared by methods, developed by the manufacturer. From each of the analyzed hybrids, a dried average sample of cocoons was formed. The cocoons were assessed on the basic technological traits determining the productivity of the silkworms. The results obtained showed that the studied tetrahybrids are relatively equivalent in quality of the obtained production such as the straight tetrahybrid form (1st experimental group), although insignificantly, superior the back cross tetrahybrid (2nd experimental group) in mass of cocoons, silk sheath and silk thread by 12.83 mg, 7.9 mg and 6.1 mg, respectively. The newly created F1 hybrids do not deviate significantly in average values in all analyzed cases from the control, which gives reason to believe that they can be successfully reared throughout the larval development with artificial diet low content mulberry powder (15%). Therefore, they could be offered for testing by IASAS and approved as the first hybrids in Bulgarian sericulture, susceptible for rearing with artificial diet.
An Experience of Reconstruction of Vulva following Malignancy Extirpation in a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern India

Introduction: Treatment of CA (carcinoma) vulva, although a rare malignancy in the elderly females, involves a multidisciplinary team approach between the Oncologists and the Surgical team (Extirpative and the Reconstructive surgeons). Owning to the complex three dimensional anatomy and the location, reconstruction is a challenging job. There is a wide array of reconstructive options which has evolved from the past, taking into consideration various factors related to the stage of the disease, the nature and extent of the defect and the wishes and compliance of the patients. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the different reconstructive options following CA vulva extirpation curtailed to the wound size, extent and stage of the malignancy. Methodology: In this retrospective study patients with Stages II and IIIA CA vulva aged between 50 to 70 years were included in this study, prepared and operated with extirpation of the defects, groin dissection and reconstruction. They were postoperatively monitored for complications and flap viability, discharged and followed up regularly at OPD. Results: Over 1 year, we operated on 10 patients of CA vulva, with a mean age of 64.9 years. The post excision defects (modified radical or radical vulvectomy with groin dissection) were reconstructed with different flaps ranging from simple advancement flaps to more complex regional ones like the lotus petal, gracilis and rectus abdominis flaps. The site of tumour was predominantly in labia majora. The mean size of defect created after excision of tumour was 7 x 4.2 cm length and breadth wise. 90% flaps survived completely with partial necrosis of one lotus petal flap. Conclusion: Reconstruction of Vulva following extirpation of malignancy requires a holistic multidisciplinary approach and involves a wide array of reconstructive options tailored to each specific case to achieve better wound coverage, escalated wound healing and disease free survival, preserving the form and
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EastAsia International College, Yonsei University (Mirae Campus), Wonju, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea Purpose: Based on theoretical predictions from human capital theory, the aim of this exploratory study is to analyze the relationship between experimentally elicited, incentivized economic preference parameters, Big Five and Grit personality traits, cognitive ability, and the Alameda Seven lifestyles: smoking, drinking excessively, being overweight or obese, experiencing stress, following a healthy diet, exercising, and sleeping enough. In addition, self-reported general physical and mental health are analyzed. Materials and Methods: Data collection took place in an incentivized paper-and-pencil experiment. Undergraduate students were recruited as subjects, with the requirement that they be freshmen, but no restrictions based on gender, major, or age. A pre-test and three experimental sessions were conducted in March and in April 2018, with a total of 178 subjects participating. After deleting observations with missing values, a total of n = 138 subjects remained. Regression analysis (multivariate probit models, resulting marginal effects and changes in predicted probabilities of adopting a lifestyle for “ideal types”) was used to analyze and compare the determinants of the Alameda Seven health behaviors. Results: Findings suggest that preference parameters, a measure of cognitive ability, and Big Five personality traits are statistically significantly estimated in regressions for the determinants of adopting Alameda Seven health behaviors, but the Grit score is only statistically significantly estimated in a regression for the determinants of reported better general mental health. Conclusion: The findings regarding preference parameters partly lend support to predictions from human capital theory and partly confirm previous findings in health psychology. Those results might be explained by the relatively small sample size and the inclusion of a measure of cognitive ability in addition to personality traits and preferences.
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Purpose – The purpose of this research is to contribute to knowledge-building on microenterprises in emerging economies, by assessing the determinants that drive their use of accounting systems. Design/methodology/approach – A probabilistic model was developed to determine the likelihood that a micro-firm would adopt an accounting registry system as a function of a series of contingencies and personal characteristics of their owners/managers. Data from the Microentrepreneurship Survey (EME), from the National Institute of Statistics of Chile for 2017 was used. Findings – The findings suggest that access to external funds, the size and the use of technology strongly influence micro-firms’ adoption of accounting systems. Research limitations/implications – Despite the richness and scope of the data, direct measurements of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental uncertainty, both central variables of the contingency theory, weremissing. Hence, duly justified proxieswere applied. It is also likely that therewould be other variables that also influence the probability of using accounting tools. Practical implications – The study contributes to a better understanding of microenterprises, and the factors that determine the use of accounting systems. The results highlight that public policies aimed at fostering microenterprises should facilitate access to technology and external funds. Consistent with previous studies, the authors’ findings highlight the importance of training owner/managers on issues related to their business. Originality/value – This paper contributes to theory by arguably being the first study to confirm that contingency theory does explain the adoption of accounting systems inmicroenterprises in emerging countries.
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The purpose of the study is threefold (1) to examine the level of faraid awareness among university students, as well as (2)the factors that may influence it, and (3)to investigate whether there is any difference between the various groups of respondents based on gender, education level, age and country of origin. The study uses three main statistical techniques to analyse the data, namely, one sample t-test, MANOVA and multiple regression. The data was gathered by distributing the questionnaire to 150 students of International Islamic University Malaysia. The findings indicate that overall the students have good knowledge about faraid. Nevertheless, the students were found to have a misconception and misunderstanding regarding female share in inheritance in Islam. In addition, the findings show that there is significant education level difference in faraid awareness. Finally, the findings conclude that among the variables initially included in the study, only facilitating conditions is significantly influencing the level of awareness of the university students.
The Growth of Giant Clams Juvenil is Influenced by Nutrient Addition

Ekosistem karang merupakan daerah yang memiliki produktivitas tinggi namun kandungan nutrient anroganiknya sangat rendah. Sehingga dapat diduga bahwa kenaikan nutrient anorganik dalam ekosistem ini akan mempengaruhi kehidupan organisme yang ada di dalamnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh peningkatan nutrien yakni N dan P terhadap pertumbuhan juvenil Kima. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan penambahan nutrien N secara nyata meningkatkan pertumbuhan juvenil Kima tersebut. Di lain pihak penambahan P tidak berpengaruh terhadap laju pertumbuhan juvenil Kima. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa penambahan ammonium seharusnya dilakukan di hatchery untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan produksi Kima.
Usefulness of Self-Expandable Stent for Recanalization of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease: Preliminary Experience with Enterprise Stent

Purpose The purpose of this preliminary study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Enterprise stent for intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) in patients who presented with acute stroke due to vessel steno-occlusion and in patients with symptomatic disease despite optimum medical management. Materials and Methods A retrospective data analysis was performed on 15 consecutive patients who were treated with Enterprise stenting for recanalization of symptomatic intracranial steno-occlusive arteries due to underlying ICAD. Their clinical and radiological data were reviewed to evaluate procedural results, periprocedural and postprocedural complications, and clinical outcome. Results Enterprise stents were deployed as a rescue method in 15 patients for recanalization of steno-occlusion. All patients achieved final modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) score improvement (53.3% with a mTICI score from 0 to 2b or 3, 46.7% with a mTICI score from 1 to 3). Two postprocedural complications (1 symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and 1 severe brain edema, 13.3%) occurred among 15 patients. Among 12 patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), 6 patients (50%) had improvement in their National Institute of Health Stroke Scale of more than 4 at discharge. Seven patients (58.3%) had a good functional outcome with 3-month modified Rankin Score (mRS)≤2, and mortality occurred (mRS=6) in 2 patients (16.7%). None of the 10 AIS and 3 transient ischemic attack patients experienced further ischemic events attributable to the treated steno-occlusion during the follow-up period (ranged from 4 to 36 months, median 12 months). Conclusion This retrospective study suggests that Enterprise stenting can effectively and safely achieve recanalization in symptomatic steno-occlusive intracranial arteries.
COVID‐19 vaccine acceptability among people in Australia who inject drugs: Update from the 2021 Illicit Drug Reporting System interviews

Abstract People who inject drugs may be at higher risk of COVID‐19 transmission and more severe negative health outcomes following COVID‐19 infection. Early research on hypothetical COVID‐19 vaccines suggests this population may be less likely to accept vaccination. This commentary extends this research by presenting vaccine intention data from Illicit Drug Reporting System interviews conducted in June–July 2021, in the early stages of vaccine rollout, with people in Australia who inject drugs (N = 888). Half the sample (48%, n = 419) reported that they were hesitant to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine, with key barriers relating to vaccine safety and side effect concerns. This level of hesitancy is substantially higher than that of the general population at a similar time. While we note that the subsequent Delta variant‐driven third wave of cases in Australia and efforts to increase population vaccination coverage may have altered intent in this group, this level of hesitancy warrants a targeted strategy to mitigate vaccine‐related concerns and maximise uptake. Ideally, this should comprise an inclusive health response that is peer‐led, with peer‐based organisations ideally positioned to direct immunisation service delivery and provide vaccine‐related messaging.
Antenatal care services utilization during COVID-19 second wave attack in Pasuruan, Indonesia

Indonesia is currently experiencing the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting maternal health services and maternal mortality. This research aims to investigate the use of antenatal care (ANC) during the COVID-19 second wave and the factors that play a role in this situation. A cross-sectional study was conducted during July 2021 on 344 pregnant women in primary, secondary, and tertiary maternal health care facilities in Pasuruan Regency, Indonesia. The data collection technique was simple random sampling, with face-to-face interviews assisted by questionnaires. Logistic regression and adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI and p<0.05 were performed to identify a significant relationship. 136 (39.5%) pregnant women did not use ANC services during the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak. Husband’s support (AOR=13.814, 95% CI: 8.090–23.588), believing that pregnant women are not afraid of contracting COVID-19 (AOR=6.501, 95% CI: 3.904–10.825), easy access to transportation (AOR=12.145, 95% CI: 6.186–23.846), ease of ANC fees (AOR=4.105, 95% CI: 2.424–6.950), no lockdown policy (AOR=3.130, 95% CI: 1.983–4.940), knowledge regarding COVID-19 (AOR=2.975, 95% CI: 1.793–4.938), COVID-19 information on social media (AOR=3.035, 95% CI: 1.179–7.815), COVID-19 prevention protocols in health facilities (AOR=8.478, 95% CI: 3.611–19.903) were predictors of ANC utilization. This encourages the importance of prioritizing health services for pregnant women during the pandemic, overcoming the fear of contracting COVID-19 through maternal education, husband support, easy access to ANC, and improving the quality of ANC service facilities.
Digital Narratives of Living With Lupus: Lived Experiences and Meanings for Latin American and Latino Patients and Their Families

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disproportionately affects Latin American and Latino populations, with worse outcomes compared to nonminority populations. Understanding patients' views is critical to provide culturally competent care. The objective of this research is to analyze lived experiences with SLE from comments made by Latin American and Latino patients, and their relatives and friends, on the public Facebook group “Hablemos de Lupus” (in English: “Let's Talk about Lupus”).