bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smallholders and pigs in northern Uganda : an ethnographic study of pig rearing, disease management and local knowledges
Authors: Arvidsson Anna
Published: May 2023

In Uganda, pig numbers have increased rapidly in recent decades, with the majority reared by smallholder farmers in rural areas. It has been suggested that pig production can play an important role in reducing rural poverty. However, the severe and often fatal disease of African swine fever (ASF) represents a major threat to the Ugandan pig sector, hampering its potential to mitigate poverty. This thesis work is situated in post-conflict northern Uganda and aims to contribute knowledge about the challenges that smallholders face in pig production, paying particular attention to ASF. A discourse analysis of policy documents informing the Ugandan veterinary and agriculture sector was combined with ethnographic fieldwork among smallholders in northern Uganda. Results show that pig diseases such as ASF are one of many challenges faced by smallholders who keep pigs. Besides the obstacle of pig diseases and the associated difficulties commonly experienced, smallholders described social tensions caused by the possibility of accumulating individual wealth through pig production. The findings also reveal that smallholders have very limited access to veterinary services and are therefore heavily dependent on the resources and knowledge available in their local communities when dealing with pig diseases. In contrast to the dominant development narrative found in agricultural policies, which focus on transforming smallholder farming into large-scale agriculture, smallholders often perceive their own pig production as a potential launch pad out of poverty, rather than as a means to become large-scale farmers. Despite all the challenges associated with pig rearing, most smallholders continue to invest in pigs in the hope of improving their everyday lives and their future.
Patient-initiated Care and Self-Monitoring in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors:   , Seppen Bart Fabian
Published: May 2023

The hypothesis of this thesis was that patient initiated care (PIC) with self-monitoring symptoms in an app would safely reduce costs and save time in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Furthermore, the thesis describes the development of the app and its feasibility, explores (facilitators and barriers to) ePRO completion/adherence and the relationship between ePRO results and clinical parameters.
Our results show that while PIC with self-monitoring is safe and reduces the number of visits, it does not lead to lower costs from a societal perspective. Despite not being of lower costs, the intervention, and PIC interventions in general, might still be useful. We could consider implementation of the intervention as it is of similar cost as usual care, and requires less consumption of time for rheumatic healthcare providers and patients. This will be increasingly important in the coming years due to the growing shortage of healthcare personnel.(5,6) However, the number of visits with other healthcare providers following the intervention should be monitored, as there was a trend to visit other healthcare providers more often following the intervention. Furthermore, the intervention might be of particular interest to regions/countries where there are long(er) waiting lists and more rural areas with a high average travel time to rheumatology clinics.
This thesis also shows that self-monitoring is feasible, and we have identified several barriers and facilitators to ePRO completion that could improve adherence to self-monitoring. Rheumatologists should discuss results and allow patients to skip visits when the scores are low (to maximize adherence). With focus groups, we should evaluate why not all rheumatologist discuss results, so that their barriers for discussing results can be understood and possibly taken away with specific instructions that address their hesitations (which we do not know yet). These instructions should also make rheumatologists (more) aware of their important role in ePRO completion.
Our results indicate that patients could skip their visit safely if their ePRO results are low. Patients that have low scores on their RAPID3 (<2), will very likely also have a low disease activity per their DAS28. Moreover, not only is their disease activity low, our results also demonstrate that patients with low scores on their PASS and RAPID3 will very likely not receive a DMARD intensification.
The interplay of cohesin and DNA replication in sister chromatid cohesion
Authors:   , van Schie Janne Jo Minne
Published: May 2023

In order to duplicate, cells need to faithfully replicate their DNA followed by the coordinated transfer of duplicated chromosomes to the future daughter cells. To ensure correct segregation, sister chromatids are paired by the cohesin complex from the moment of their synthesis until their separation in mitosis. Defects in cohesin function and mutations in cohesin genes are associated with cancer and are the cause of developmental disorders called cohesinopathies. In this thesis, we aimed to enhance the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying sister chromatid cohesion biology to gain insights relevant for cohesinopathies and cancer. By studying Warsaw Breakage Syndrome patient derived mutant DDX11, we reveal that sister chromatid cohesion establishment and DNA replication stress response depend on the helicase function of DDX11. Interestingly, the all studied patients have decreased, but residual, functional DDX11. Together with the finding that DDX11 loss leads to P53 dependent proliferation defects and mice with helicase defective DDX11 are inviable, this suggests complete loss of functional DDX11 is not compatible with life. In addition, we show that cancer cells of various origins often exhibit cohesion defects. In untransformed cells induction of DNA replication stress is sufficient to trigger sister chromatid cohesion loss. Furthermore, we unveil that the cohesin antagonist WAPL is necessary to deal with replication stress by promoting the repair of broken replication forks. Our data suggests WAPL-dependent cohesin removal at stalled replication forks may contribute to sister chromatid cohesion defects in cancer cells. Both the requirement for WAPL and the cohesion loss phenotype may provide specific vulnerabilities of cancer cells that may be targeted. To expose vulnerabilities of cells with cohesion defects and identify novel genes involved in sister chromatid cohesion, we performed genome-wide CRISPR screens in cohesion defective cells. This revealed multiple synthetic lethal interactions, enriched in genes involved in DNA replication and mitosis. Among these, we identify a role for MMS22L-TONSL in sister chromatid cohesion establishment. Furthermore, we identify a novel regulator of cohesin occupancy on chromatin, the PAXIP1-PAGR1 heterodimer. PAXIP1 co-localizes with cohesin on multiple genomic loci, including at active promoters and enhancers, thereby likely contributing to multiple cohesin related functions. Together, our work increases the understanding of the molecular pathways contributing to sister chromatid cohesion establishment. These findings may have implications for the development of therapeutic strategies for cancer and provide insight in the etiology of cohesinopathies.
What women with endometriosis want from their health care providers
Authors:   , Schreurs Anneke Margaretha Francisca
Published: May 2023

This thesis presented an overview of quality of care as experienced by women with endometriosis. The results are presented in three parts; Part I focused on investigating patient-centeredness of endometriosis care, Part II focused on patient preferences in fertility care in women with endometriosis, Part III focused on a serious complication in pregnancy in women with endometriosis: Spontaneous Haemoperitoneum in Pregnancy (SHiP). Finally, the discussion reflects on the results and puts forward new perspectives for the future.
SMART DANA (SISTEM BERDANA BERBASIS DIGITAL)
Authors: Irawan Danang Ade , Rahayuningsih  , Muliani Tri , Indramayapanna Rakay
Published: May 2023

Karya cipta ini dilatar belakangi karena belum adanya alat berdana berbasis digital yang dapat bermanfaat untuk umat Buddha. Tujuan dari pembuatan karya cipta ini adalah menghasilkan SMART DANA (Sistem Berdana Berbasis Digital) yaitu alat dana berbasis digital dengan sistem taping untuk memudahkan umat berdana melalui vihara.  Metode yang digunakan dalam program ini adalah Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan 4-D Thiagarajan. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan teknik Delphi dan angket. Teknik Delphi melalui metode wawancara yang akan diterapkan pada tahap Design dan Development dengan melibatkan 2 orang pakar untuk mengukur kualitas proses yang dilakukan. Teknik analisis data yang akan digunakan di dalam program ini adalah analisis Aiken’s V yang akan digunakan untuk data hasil validasi alat dan statistika deskriptif dalam bentuk persentase digunakan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan SMART DANA (Sistem Berdana Berbasis Digital). Hasil karya cipta ini menghasilkan produk SMART DANA (Sistem Berdana Berbasis Digital) yang dapat digunakan sebagai alat berdana berbasis digital dengan sistem taping untuk memudahkan umat berdana melalui vihara. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini yaitu SMART DANA (Sistem Berdana Berbasis Digital) yang bermanfaat bagi umat Buddha di vihara.
Metallkundliche Untersuchungen an archäologischen Eisengegenständen der vorrömischen Eisen- und der römischen Kaiserzeit aus dem Nordosten der DDR
Authors: Piaskowski Jerzy
Published: May 2023

Es wurden 13 Eisengegenstände aus dem im Titel zeitlich und räumlich abgegrenzten Gebiet metallkundlich untersucht. Dabei wurde festgestellt, daß sieben Gegenstände aus stark phosphor haltigem, sechs dagegen aus Metall mit niedrigem Phosphorgehalt hergestellt worden sind. Die Eisengegenstände mit hohem Phosphorgehalt können als einheimische Erzeugnisse angesehen werden. Die Herkunft des Metalls mit niedrigem Phosphorgehalt muß noch ermittelt werden.
Comment les hauts revenus réagissent-ils à l’impôt sur le revenu ?
Authors: Gagné Robert , Laurin Marianne , Michaud Pierre-Carl
Published: May 2023

Dans cette analyse, nous estimons l’effet dynamique d’une hausse du taux d’imposition des hauts revenus sur les recettes fiscales au Québec. Depuis 10 ans, l’imposition des hauts revenus a augmenté considérablement au Québec, avec deux hausses successives en 2013 et 2016. Nous utilisons des microdonnées longitudinales provenant d’un grand échantillon de contribuables. Les effets obtenus par l’estimation suggèrent qu’une taxation accrue des hauts revenus ne permet pas à court terme de récolter davantage de recettes afin de poursuivre des objectifs de redistribution. Les effets à long terme sont plus positifs. Nous discutons également des mécanismes qui mènent à cette réponse dynamique.
Možnosti merania kvality života u sestier z pohľadu ich vzdelania
Authors:   Prešovská univerzita v Prešove,
            Faculta zdravotníckych odborov, Katedra ošetrovateľstva, Hudáková Anna , Majerníková Ľudmila ,   Prešovská univerzita v
            Prešove, Faculta zdravotníckych odborov, Katedra ošetrovateľstva, Obročníková Andrea ,   Prešovská univerzita v
            Prešove, Faculta zdravotníckych odborov, Katedra ošetrovateľstva
Published: May 2023

Objectives. The main objective of this study was to analyze the perception of
subjective and objective quality of life among our respondents. We wanted to determine
which of the methods used by nurses in clinical practice and characterize the tools that
respondents considered most important in assessing the overall quality of life. Methods.
The research was conducted in the form of a questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF. The research
sample consisted of 155 nurses. The statistical processing of the results, we used the
Mann-Whitney test, Chi-square test, t-test and descriptive statistics. Results. Based on
the statistical processing of data, we found significant differences in perception
between subjective and objective quality of life for nurses (p-0.001). The Scale of life
meaningfulness was known to 17.1 % of university-educated nurses and 25 % of secondary
educated nurses. There weren’t significant differences between the selected group of
respondents (p-0.237). There are significant differences in the examined area of
knowledge of the nurses and their completed education (p-0.001). Conclusion. From the
results of the research, we found that nurses know only some methods of measuring the
quality of life. Methods of measuring the quality of life in nursing make it possible to
detect a number of problems in patients.
Porovnanie rozdielov v konzumácii alkoholu a postojov k zdravotným varovným
označeniam v rokoch 2015 a 2020
Authors:   Fakulta zdravotníctva a sociálnej
            práce, Trnavská univerzita v Trnave, Trnava, Slovenská republika, Ochaba Róbert ,   Úrad verejného zdravotníctva
            Slovenskej republiky, Bratislava, Slovenská republika, Chromíková Lucia ,   Úrad verejného zdravotníctva
            Slovenskej republiky, Bratislava, Slovenská republika, Wsólová Ladislava ,   Fakulta verejného
            zdravotníctva, Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita, Bratislava, Slovenská
            republika
Published: May 2023

Background: Alcohol consumption is one of the four main risk factors for
non-communicable diseases. The safest way to consume alcohol is to not consume any.
Raising health awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol is one of the forms of
prevention of excessive alcohol consumption and is also an essential part of the
National action plan for problems with alcohol for 2021 - 2030 in the Slovak Republic.
Aim: To compare the difference in alcohol consumption and attitudes towards to health
warning labels on alcoholic beverages among adolescents and young adults. Methods: The
data were obtained from two cross-sectional studies, in which we monitored attitudes to
the regulatory measures in young people aged from 15 to 29 years. The studies were
carried out in 2015 and 2020. The data were collected through an anonymous questionnaire
and evaluated in the ISBM SPSS statistical program v. 19. Results: Since 2015, the
proportion of respondents who engaged in binge drinking has decreased. Regarding the
specific reasons for binge drinking, the highest proportion of respondents said that
they binge drank because it encourages them and they feel relaxed afterward. Since 2015,
the proportion of respondents who think that a warning label on alcoholic beverages
would matter as well as those who think that a warning label would affect their
consumption has increased. Conclusion: Excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking
are still current public health problems in the Slovak Republic. It is important to
continue in informational and educational activities aimed at raising awareness about
harmful use of alcohol.
Stigmatization: Devaluation and Discrimination of People Suffering from Mental
Illnesses in Different Cultures
Authors:   International Ala-Too
            University, Zholchieva Ainuru , Tahir Syeda Khadija ,   International Ala-Too
            University
Published: May 2023

Stigmatization of people with mental diseases is widespread in our society,
despite awareness of its negative consequences. The goal of this study was to look into
the stigma toward people with mental illnesses among university students in Kyrgyzstan
and Slovakia. We distributed a survey online to students to explore prejudice in many
facets of life. It was clear from the results, that there is a spread tendency to
stigmatize and discriminate against people with mental illness in Kyrgyzstan compared to
Slovakia. People with mental illness are considered dangerous and aggressive, increasing
social distance. The role of religious, supernatural, and magical approaches to mental
illness is predominating.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Students Regarding Risk of Blood-Borne Transmitted Diseases: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Bajuaifer Nada , Hego Hanaa , Elgendy Mohamed , Elmoneim Hanan
Published: May 2023

Background: Medical students are at a high risk of exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens (BBP) through their earlier clinical exposure. Aim: Herein, we aim to evaluate their knowledge about BBP and demonstrate their attitudes toward reporting the exposure incident. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire amongst medical students-Umm Al-Qura University. Results: With a moderate response rate (66.5%, n = 905), about 90% (n = 817) of participants had previous knowledge about BBP, 53.5% (n = 484) of the students had a high knowledge level about the mode of transmission of BBP, 78.7% (n = 713) demonstrated low attitudes toward the BBP. About 18% (n= 164) of the respondents were exposed at least once to BBP. The main hazards for student exposure to BBP were younger age, females, lacking prior education about BBP at or after the third year, human immunodeficiency virus as a BBP of major concern, and ignorance of reporting procedures. Conclusion: Inadequate knowledge about BBP and some gaps in reporting were observed. Actual effective education for prevention and management is essential to minimize occupational exposure. In addition, it is compulsory to ensure students' knowledge and understanding before allowing them to start clinical training.
Cognizing climate refugees and proposing measures for their relief
Authors: Wadehra Rajnish , Aramsetty Sasank , Rosencranz Armin
Published: May 2023

There are several instances around the world where people have been forced to migrate due to numerous issues, inclusive of the political circumstances, terrorism, famines. One of the key issue which happens to be missing out from this bracket is the migration induced by the climate. If all the aforementioned earlier can cause force migrations, then it is possible that climate change can also induce forced migration. This paper will discuss the problems faced by the climate refugees in the current world, as this paper will showcase the manner in which the climate refugees have often been neglected from the focal point. It is observed that the Global North had often neglected to take the climate refugees as a part of their refugee system and its laws, this had left a massive void for these refugees, who had come seeking refuge under extraneous circumstances, which they had been facing and led to their migration from their homes domestically/internationally. Climate Refugees and their problems have often been deemed to be under an ambiguous conception, due to misunderstandings by several researchers. Therefore, the paper will shed light on the ambiguous concepts elaborate on the International Treaties and their take on the climate refugees. The paper highlights the vital need for recognition of people displaced by environmental crises and the inhumanity of ignoring them in the conventional refugee systems.
Impact of ideology on public policy and governance :
Authors: Kishore Kartik , Misra Satya Narayan
Published: May 2023

India's public policy has been strongly conditioned by political ideology. While dirigisme was the preferred ideology when India became independent, the early 90s witnessed a sharp U-turn toward a freemarket economy and the dismantling of LPQ (License, Permit, Quota) raj. This paper tries to analyze the impact of changed economic ideology on structural transformation and high GDP growth coupled with a dissonance between growth and development parameters such asMYS (mean years of schooling), malnutrition, IMR (Infant Mortality Rate), and MMR (Maternal Mortality Rate). The paper also brings out how parties in power with different political ideologies (Congress and BJP) have shown remarkable congruence in terms of economic ideology and pursuing the free market philosophy of the Washington consensus. It brings out how autonomy for bureaucracy is critical for quality governance (Fukuyama) and looks back into India's professional approach to perspective planning, policy design, and program evaluation under the erstwhile Planning commission. It also brings out the importance of RCT (Random Control Trials) before undertaking developing programs and not putting the cart before the horse. The paper makes a strong recommendation for institutional independence, capacity build-up, and proper regulation of the free market. Liberal democracy, without inclusive development and shared prosperity, and public policy without empathy for the most disadvantaged sections of the society, can lead to social disharmony and disruption.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Kepatuhan Lansia Dalam Upaya Pengontrolan Kadar Kolesterol Di Puskesmas Warkuk Ranau Selatan Kabupaten Oku Selatan Tahun 2022
Authors: Sumantri Apria Wilinda
Published: May 2023

Kolestrol adalah substansi kristal bersifat lemak yang ditemukan dalam otak, saraf, hati, darah, empedu, dan membran plasma. Kolestrol tidak mudah larut dan dapat kristalisasi di dala kantung empedu serta disepanajang dinding arteri.(Shanty, 2011). Kepatuhan diet kolestrol sangat berperan penting dalam penurunan kadar kolesterol.Secara umum tujuan penelitian adalah diketahuinya hubungan pengetahuan dan kepatuhan lansia dalam upaya pengontrolan kadar kolesterol di Puskesmas  Warkuk Ranau Selatan Kabupaten OKU Selatan tahun 2021.Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian yang menggunakan metode kuantitatif korelasi dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional dan jumlah sampel 50 orang. Variabel – variabel yang di teliti disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi dan di uji dengan analisis univariat dan bivariat, yaitu dengan menggunakan instrumen kuesioner data demografi, kuisioner tingkat pengetahuan dan kuisioner kepatuhan lansia dan pengukuran kadar Kolestrol. Hasil penelitian di simpulkan bahwa dari dari 50 responden lansia yang memiliki kadar kolestrol normal dengan tingkat pengetahuan baik 29 (93,5%) lansia dan lansia yang memiliki kadar kolestrol normal dengan tingkat pengetahuan kurang baik 2 (6,5%) lansia sedangkan lansia yang memiliki kadar kolestrol tinggi dengan tingkat pengetahuan baik 4 (21,51%) lansia dan lansia yang memiliki kadar kolestrol tinggi dengan tingkat pengetahuan kurang baik 15 (78,9%) lansia.Hasil uji chi square di dapatkan p Value 0,000 artinya terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara kenaikan kadar kolestrol dengan  tingkat pengetahuan di Puskesmas Warkuk Ranau Selatan Kabupaten OKU Selatan Tahun 2021.Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan pengetahuan dan kepatuhan lansia dalam upaya pengontrolan kadar kolesterol di Puskesmas  Warkuk Ranau Selatan Kabupaten OKU Selatan tahun 2021.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU MEROKOK PADA REMAJA USIA 16-19 TAHUN DI DESA KOTA BARU BARAT WILAYAH KERJA UPTD PUSKESMAS KOTA BARU KABUPATEN OKU TIMUR
Authors: Marita Yulis - , Yansyah Eka Joni
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAK

 

Saat ini Indonesia masih menjadi negara ketiga dengan jumlah perokok aktif terbanyak di dunia (61,4 juta perokok). Menurut data SDKI 2017 tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja jumlah perokok laki-laki umur 16-19 tahun yang belum menikah adalah 74,4%. Di Kabupaten OKU Timur, sekitar 15% pelajar sekolah menengah atas di merupakan perokok aktif. Salah satu Puskesmas dimana masyarakat banyak yang merokok adalah Puskesmas Kota Baru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku merokok pada remaja usia 16-19 tahun.

Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah desain penelitian Cross Sectional. Populasi adalah seluruh remaja usia 16-19 tahun yang berada di Desa Kota Baru Barat Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kota Baru Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Timur yang berjumlah 201 remaja dengan besar sampel 134 sampel. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling. Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah uji chi square.

Berdasarkan analisis univariat diperoleh hasil sebanyak 86 responden (64,2%) dengan perilaku tidak merokok, terdapat 82 responden (61,2%) dengan dukungan orang tua kategori tidak baik, terdapat 75 responden (56%) yang pengaruh teman sebaya kategori tidak baik, terdapat 80 responden (59,7%) dengan paparan iklan rokok tidak terpapar. Berdasarkan hasil analisis bivariate diperoleh hasil ada hubungan yang bermakna antara dukungan orang tua dengan perilaku merokok remaja dengan p value 0,000, ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengaruh teman sebaya dengan perilaku merokok remaja denagan p value 0,000 dan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara paparan iklan rokok dengan perilaku merokok remaja dengan p value 0,000.

Ada hubungan antara dukungan orang tua, pengaruh teman sebaya dan paparan iklan rokok dengan perilaku merokok remaja didesa Kota Baru Barat
NEAREST NEIGHBOR PATTERNS OF DOMINANT TREE SPECIES IN TROPICAL FORESTS, PHOU KHAO KHOUAY NATIONAL PARK, LAOS
Authors: Hai Nguyen Hong , Phomphoumy Khamphet , Quy Nguyen Van
Published: May 2023

Target-tree management is a silviculture technique that aims to achieve sustainable forest management by considering the spatial structure of forests. In this study, a new quantitative method was used to analyze the spatial structure of natural forest stands in the Phou Khao Khouay national park in Laos. The method involved mapping and measuring all individual trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than or equal to 5 cm in 32 permanent plots of 50 m × 50 m. The analysis focused on four spatial structural parameters: uniform angle index, species mingling, height dominance, and crowding. The results showed that (1) the dominant species in the three forest types had a species mingling degree ranging from medium to complete mixture; (2) the target trees were found to have a dominant height compared to their nearest neighbors; (3) the distribution patterns of trees in the stands varied from regular to clumped; and (4) the crowding index indicated a distribution density of trees from sparse to dense. Dispersal limitation and competition among neighboring trees were the main mechanisms driving the forest's spatial structure in the study area. The findings of the present study provide valuable information for proposing silvicultural measures that promote sustainable forest management in Phou Khao Khouay National Park. By understanding the spatial structure of forests, target-tree management can be used to improve forest health, increase biodiversity, and enhance the ecosystem services provided by forests.
THE RELATIONSHIPS OF TAXONOMIC AND STRUCTURAL ATTRIBUTES ON ABOVE GROUND CARBON BIOMASS OF TROPICAL DRY FORESTS IN PHOU KHAO KHOUAY NATIONAL PARK, LAOS
Authors: Phomphoumy Khamphet , Hien Cao Thi Thu , Hai Nguyen Hong
Published: May 2023

Forest ecosystems play an integral role in climate regulation through carbon sequestration and storage. Tropical forests in Laos have undergone major degradation which threatened the standing biomass and carbon sequestration potential of these forests, apart from altering the dynamics of the ecosystem. In this study, species diversity and forest structure were assessed through 32 0.25-ha study plots representing 3 major forest types in Phou Khao Khouay Nation Park, Laos. The findings found a total of 5,477 individuals, 188 species belonging to 57 families. H. pierrei was the most dominant tree species (IVI =9.29%) among 138 species in DEF; A. grandis and L. fenestratus were the most co-domimant species (IVI=8.57%) among 126 species of MDF and P. merkusii covered the grestest IVI (20.02%) among 54 species in MCF. Individual tree distribution was inversed J-shape in all forest types suggesting good regeneration and recruitment potential. Significant differences of taxonomic and structural between 3 forest types showed through Kruskal-Wallis test with p-value < 0.05. Above ground carbon biomass decreased with decreasing species richness, basal area and volume through forest types, specifically 184.00±66.79 Mg/ha in DEF; 107.57±7.90 Mg/ha in MDF and 110.99±7.69 Mg/ha in MCF. Taxonomic and structural attributes contributed positive effects on above ground carbon biomass. Biodiversity conservation should be a key component of the UN Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Degradation strategy (REDD+).
TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS LANDSCAPE IN VIETNAM: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Authors: Thien Tran Duc , Ha Dang Van , Yen Nguyen Thi , Hung Chu Manh , Trang Nguyen Thu
Published: May 2023

Higher education institutions in different countries around the world have adopted a variety of sustainability strategies in their policies, management, and scholarly activities. However, the campus landscape has not been explored to promote sustainability. To address this gap, this paper provides a systematic and comprehensive review of the literature on the sustainable campus landscape. The various aspects outlined in this research can be used as a reference for building a sustainable campus landscape for higher education institutions in Vietnam. The results of the study indicate that a sustainable campus landscape must be expressed through five aspects including (1) Enhancing ecological functions in urban areas, (2) Promoting sustainability of landscape and habitats, (3) Supporting the educational and experiential activities, (4) Enhancing physical and mental health for people, (5) Preserving and promoting historical cultural values. As a case study, Vietnam needs a change in cognition to foster innovation toward building a more sustainable campus landscape in higher education institutions in the future. Approaches are suitable for Vietnam include (1) Taking educational goals as a premise, (2) Taking people as the center, (3) Taking sustainable ecology as the foundation, (4) Taking science and technology as the mainstay, (5) Taking culture, history, and aesthetics as the identity.
APPLICATION OF GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE IN FLOOD MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD-AFFECTED AGRICULTURAL LAND IN THE BUI RIVER BASIN, HANOI CITY
Authors: Ha Tran Thu , Huan Tran Ngoc , Tam Phung Minh , Hai Nguyen Thi , Cuc Bui Thi , Que Pham Thanh , Tien Nguyen Dinh , Nam Ho Hoai
Published: May 2023

Tropical storms accompanied by heavy rain often appear and cause severe floods from May to November every year in the Bui river basin, seriously affecting the local agricultural production. Therefore, a quick assessment of the agricultural land area affected by inundation is very important for the people and local government officials. In this study, we propose a new method to quickly estimate the agricultural land area affected by floods using Sentinel 1A (S1A). Firstly, the flood map estimated from the S1A image on Google Earth Engine at the flood peak by the Otsu threshold method does not exclude permanent water area with an overall accuracy of 82,5%. The flood extent are estimated at 1324 hectares, approximately 4% higher than the official data of local authorities. Secondly, the study overlayed the official land map and the flood map to determine the location and area of the affected area by the flood. Calculation results show that storm Son Tinh has affected approximately 33% (1261 ha) of agricultural land ( not accounting forestry) in 5 communes. The difference is about 1.2 % (15 ha) compared with statistical results from state management agencies. The results show the valuable potential of using free Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) from S1A images to quickly monitor and assess flood-affected agricultural land over a small and large area using the Google Earth Engine.
MANGROVE COVER-BASED VEGETATION INDICES MAPPING USING PLANETSCOPE DATA IN TIEN YEN DISTRICT QUANG NINH PROVINCE
Authors: Son Ha Tri , Hoa Nguyen Hai , Truong Vu Van
Published: May 2023

This study focused on mangrove cover mapping by using vegetation indices in Tien Yen district. Mangrove ecosystems play a vital role in many coastal regions, protecting against erosion and storm surges, providing nursery habitats of aquatic organisms, and offering livelihoods to local communities. Besides, this study aims to evaluate the use of PlanetScope data based on vegetation indices for mapping mangrove cover. This study collected and analyzed high-resolution PlanetScope satellite imagery (3m x 3m) to calculate eight different vegetation indices, including CMRI, NDVI, NDWI, GNDVI, BNDVI, SAVI, IPVI, and EVI2. These indices were used to map the mangrove cover in Tien Yen District and to evaluate the accuracy of each vegetation index. The results showed that among all of the indices used, NDVI had the highest accuracy of 96.3% in mapping the mangrove cover in Tien Yen district, followed by CMRI. Besides, the study emphasizes the importance of utilizing remote sensing techniques in supporting conservation efforts and establish sustainable management practices for mangrove forests in Tien Yen district. Additionally, the study presents an overview of the current situation and policy recommendations for the integrated management of mangrove forests, and provides information on sustainable mangrove ecosystem management in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation in Tien Yen district, Quang Ninh province.
Ownership concentration, sustainability practices, and cost of debt: Evidence from ASEAN countries
Authors: Sukmadilaga Citra , Santoso Maria Ervina Permatasari , Ghani Erlane K
Published: May 2023

This study examines the effect of ownership concentration on sustainability practices and the cost of debt. Subsequently, this study examines whether the performance of sustainability practices influences the cost of debt of public listed companies in three ASEAN countries. This study performed a content analysis on the annual reports of 93 public listed companies in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The data analysis showed that ownership concentration has a significant negative effect on the cost of debt but no significant effect on sustainability practices. It also showed that there is a significant negative effect of sustainability practices on the cost of debt. Such findings could be attributed to the differences in business relationships between investors and companies and the non-linear relationship between ownership concentration and sustainability practices. This study provides evidence that both ownership concentration and sustainability practices negatively affect the cost of debt of the public listed companies. From the findings, it is recommended that public listed companies should refocus and strategize ways to mitigate the negative effect of ownership concentration and sustainability practices on the cost of debt, particularly in developing countries.
PULMONARY ARTERY PSEUDOANEYRYSM: A POST-COVID COMPLICATION
Authors: Shah Sajida , Malik Zainab , Bhinder Khurram Khaliq , Shah Mariam
Published: May 2023

We present a case report of a potentially lethal post-COVID complication. A 65-year-old male presented with shortness of breath and fever with chills. He had recently recovered from COVID pneumonia.  Contrast enhanced CT scan chest gave the suspicion of pulmonary pseudoaneurysm. CT aortogram revealed a well-defined rounded mass in the right lung mainly occupying the lower lobe of right lung. Angiography through right common femoral vein was performed and it confirmed a huge pseudoaneurysm arising from the posteromedial branch of the right descending interlobar artery. As the artery was not found suitable for endovascular embolization, the patient was referred to thoracic surgeon.
MUTATION IN FKBP10 GENE CAUSE BRUCK SYNDROME 1 (BRKS1) IN A PAKISTANI FAMILY OF PASHTUN ORIGIN
Authors: Tauseef Usman , Ibrahim Mohsina , Noor Noshaba , Hanif Misbah
Published: May 2023

Background: Bruck syndrome or BRKS1 is an extremely rare condition characterized by the onset of fractures in infancy, joint contractures, short stature, severe limb deformity, and progressive scoliosis. Less than fifty cases of BRKS1 have been reported so far. Here, we report Bruck syndrome 1 in two siblings who belong to a consanguineous Pashtun family living in Karachi. Our first case is a seven years old boy who presented with recurrent fractures, lower limb deformity, and unable to walk. He had markedly reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and a normal bone profile. The other sibling presented at one week of age with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, post-axial polydactyly of both feet, and spontaneous fracture of the right proximal femur. Genetic testing of our cases was performed in which genomic DNA was enriched for targeted regions using the hybridization-based protocol, and DNA sequencing was done using Illumina technology; both cases were found homozygous for pathogenic variant c.344G>A (p.Arg115Gln) in FKBP10 gene leading to the diagnosis of BRKS1. FKBP10 gene mutation has been reported earlier in association with BRKS1, but in our case report, we have reported the first case of BRKS1, particularly in the Pakistani population of Pashtun ethnicity. We have reported post-axial polydactyly of both feet and spina bifida for the first time in association with FKBP10 mutation. In addition, the skeletal survey of patients with BRKS 1 is elaborated in detail in this report.
RISK LOCI FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE DISEASE RESIDE ON CHROMOSOME 14: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY ON THE PAKISTANI POPULATION
Authors: Jan Peerzada Fawad Ullah , Kousar Samra , Mahmood Atif , Nadeem Sarooj , Malik Kausar , Safir Waqas , Shujaat Nodia , Khan Fahim Ullah , Shahid Mariam
Published: May 2023

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death worldwide, is characterized by airflow limitation that can be due to abnormalities in the airway and/or alveoli. Genetic diagnosis at an early stage can be a key factor in the provision of accurate and timely treatment. Single Nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are an important tool to study genetic association/ predisposition of the disease and have great potential to be diagnostic markers for early diagnosis of disease. Methods: This case-control COPD association study was designed for the five SNPs residing on potential candidate genes (SERPINA1, SERPINA3, RIN3), to check whether these genes are involved in the genetic predisposition for COPD in the Pakistani population or not. The SNAPshot method was used to find out the risk alleles and haplotypes using ABI Genetic analyzer 3130. GeneMapper, Haploview and PLINK 1.9 software were used for analyzing the genotypes and haplotypes taking smoking exposure and gender as covariates. Results: Two of the SNPs, rs4934 and rs17473 were found to be independently and significantly associated with COPD in our studied population whereas haplotype H1 for two SNPs, rs754388 and rs17473 (that are in high linkage disequilibrium), was found to be a significant risk factor for developing COPD symptoms. Conclusion: SNP variants of SERPINA1 and SERPINA3 are significantly and independently associated with COPD in the local population of Pakistan.
A NEW ASSOCIATION OF GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME IN A PATIENT WITH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MELIOIDOSIS
Authors: Koh Ewe Jin , Tan Kah Nian , Chan Zhi Wei , Wong Hoy Yan Candice , Chin Ming Lee , Lee Tiong Chan
Published: May 2023

Burkholderia pseudomallei affecting the central nervous system has been extensively reported in the literature. However, combined central nervous system and peripheral nervous system involvement in melioidosis has never been reported. We report a 66-year-old man with diabetes mellitus who was diagnosed to have central nervous system melioidosis and developed acute flaccid quadriplegia. Nerve conduction studies and anti-ganglioside antibodies were consistent with Guillain-Barre syndrome. This case report highlights the importance to recognise the possibility of Guillain Barre syndrome complicating central nervous system melioidosis and stresses the urgency of early consideration of this complication, as early immunomodulatory therapy may hasten neurological recovery.
OUTCOME OF THE INVERTED INTERNAL LIMITING MEMBRANE FLAP TECHNIQUE FOR THE REPAIR OF LARGE IDIOPATHIC MACULAR HOLES
Authors: Jamil Muhammad Usman , Rizvi Syed Fawad , Mahmood Aysal
Published: May 2023

Background: Full-thickness macular hole is defined as an anatomical defect in the fovea that spans from the internal limiting membrane to the retinal pigment epithelium, assessed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. The Objectives of the study are to determine the anatomical and visual outcome in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy along with inverted internal limiting flap closure in large idiopathic full-thickness macular holes (>400 μm). Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted at a tertiary teaching eye hospital in Karachi, where patients of either gender and having macular holes greater than >400 μm were recruited. The study was conducted From January 9 to July 8, 2022, and all patients underwent pre-operative fundus examination and pars plana vitrectomy with inverted ILM flap closure. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 23. Follow-ups were conducted at 1 and 3 months. Results: A total of 94 patients were enrolled with a mean age of 49.17±13.8 years. The mean duration of symptoms was 3.1±1.4 months. The mean pre-operative macular hole diameter was 854.31±08.36 μm and Stage 3 and 4 MH was present in 36.2% and 63.8% of patients, respectively. Anatomical closure was achieved in 93.6% of eyes (n=88/94). Pre-operative mean BCVA was LogMAR 0.90±0.24, which improved to LogMAR mean 0.70±0.27 at the final follow-up. As of the last follow-up, 92.6% of patients showed improved visual outcomes, with a mean three-line improvement in Snellen lines. After data stratification, no statistically significant result was obtained. Conclusion: The use of the inverted ILM flap technique resulted in improved anatomical and visual outcomes, in cases of large idiopathic macular holes
2023/5 Dismissal of a teacher as a consequence of publishing a book: infringement of right to freedom of expression? (NL)
Authors: Vas Nunes Peter
Published: May 2023

2023/5 Dismissal of a teacher as a consequence of publishing a book: infringement of right to freedom of expression? (NL)

The Dutch Supreme Court has found that a dismissal related to the publication of a book interfered with the employee’s freedom of expression as there was a causal link between the publication of the book and the termination request.
2023/8 Mandatory training: free of cost? (NL)
Authors: Bijloo Yente , Quist Daniëlle
Published: May 2023

2023/8 Mandatory training: free of cost? (NL)

This is the first judgment in the Netherlands regarding training costs and repayment arrangements since implementation of Directive 2019/1152/EU on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union (the ‘Directive’). The subdistrict court ruled that the training did not qualify as mandatory training, in light of the employee’s position and the agreements that were made. According to the subdistrict court, the repayment arrangements were legally valid: the employee was obligated to repay the training costs.
2023/9 No transfer of dog warden services as there was no transfer of an economic entity (IE)
Authors: McSweeney Meghan
Published: May 2023

2023/9 No transfer of dog warden services as there was no transfer of an economic entity (IE)

A recent Irish Labour Court decision held that the complainant was not successful in his claim brought under the transfer of undertakings regulations because there was no transfer of an economic entity.
Using artificial intelligence to develop user-friendly Online Dispute Resolution systems
Authors: Zeleznikow John
Published: May 2023

Using artificial intelligence to develop user-friendly Online Dispute Resolution systems

One branch of legal technology that holds particular promise for non-professionals is developing access to justice through the use of online dispute resolution (‘ODR’). This is because ODR can use technology to enable online claim diagnosis, negotiation, and mediation without the time, money, and stress of traditional court processes. Indeed, courts are now moving traffic ticket, landlord-tenant, personal injury, debt collection, and even divorce claims online. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of online processes, including court and administrative processes that traditionally occurred in person. Nonetheless, these online processes seem focused mainly on case management and communication, neglecting the need for more imaginative and innovative uses of technology. We propose a six-module system for ODR programs and identifies gaps in development where new technologies are needed to advance access to justice.
e-Mediation: de rol van (a)synchrone communicatie
Authors: Bollen Katalien
Published: May 2023

e-Mediation: The role of (a)synchronous communication

Although online mediation has been around for a long time, it came into the spotlight again under the influence of Covid and the associated lockdowns.

Virtual meetings became the norm. And mediators, reluctantly, switched to digital tools to support their conversations, using programs such as Ms Teams, ZOOM, Jitsi, or Webex.

In this contribution the possibilities and limitations of online mediation are discussed, based on research findings in the context of workplace mediations, divorce mediations, and peace negotiations. Commercial disputes are beyond the scope of this article.
Impacto socio económico de los emprendimientos urbanos en la comunidad de la parroquia La Esperanza, del cantón Quevedo, año 2022
Authors: Pallo Montoya Juan Gabriel , Vera Valdiviezo Nivaldo Apolonides , Boza Valle Jhon Alejandro
Published: May 2023

El desarrollo de un país no solo depende de las grandes empresas o corporaciones, para el desarrollo de las economías en los últimos tiempos son sustentadas por negocios pequeños, siendo importante para el desarrollo social y económico, especialmente, en los sectores vulnerables de la economía, el objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar el impacto de los emprendimientos en el nivel socioeconómico de la comunidad en la parroquia La Esperanza, del cantón Quevedo; la metodología es de tipo cualitativo en la que se emplea el cuestionario a través de preguntas de opción múltiple respecto al objeto estudiado y el método del focus Groups el mismo que potencia la se organización de ideas y compartir experiencias de los representantes de los negocios objetos de estudio, obteniendo información de primera línea; los principales resultados de la investigación en su mayoría los emprendimientos estudiados en la parroquia La Esperanza surgieron de forma empírica, es decir no se realizó ningún proceso de estudio que implique conocer el mercado al que están expuestos ni se conoce de forma directa la competencia, a fin de garantizar el desenvolvimiento, Los negocios están localizados en el sector céntrico de La Esperanza en su mayoría, en su mayoría denota un débil conocimiento o capacitación, respecto a la actividad comercial; Por otro lado se desconoce la labor de los representantes del gobierno parroquial, en cuanto a capacitación y otros factores importante del emprendimiento.