bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECTS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE RISK OF DEVELOPING ARDS IN PATIENTS WITH LUNG CANCER POSTOPERATIVELY AND ITS PROGNOSIS
Authors: CHAUDHARY AJ , IQBAL S , IQBAL N , KUMAR S , AROONA . , NADEEM MS
Published: June 2024

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and lung cancer are two prevalent health issues worldwide, each carrying significant morbidity and mortality burdens. Objective: The main objective of the study is to find the effects of type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes and its impact on the risk of developing ARDS in patients with lung cancer postoperatively and its prognosis. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at CMH Lahore from 2021 to 2022. Data were collected from 320 patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Patients diagnosed with lung cancer who underwent surgery were included in the study. Patients with a history of any other malignancies and suffering from COPD were excluded from the study. Electronic medical records were reviewed to collect demographic information, including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), smoking history, comorbidities (including T2DM), tumour characteristics, surgical procedures performed, and postoperative outcomes. Results: Data were collected from 320 diagnosed patients with lung cancer according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The mean age of the patients was 58.98±5.67 years. There were 60% male and 40% female patients. The prevalence of T2DM was 25%, and 50% followed the lobectomy surgical procedure. 40% of the patients were from stage I, 30% from stage II, 20% from stage III and 10% at stage IV. Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) had a mean value of 2.5 litres with a standard deviation of 0.8 litres. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) showed a mean of 3.0 litres with a standard deviation of 1.0. The FEV1/FVC ratio was approximately 0.83, with a standard deviation of 0.05. Total Lung Capacity (TLC) exhibited a mean value of 5.0 litres with a standard deviation of 1.2 litres. Residual Volume (RV) had a mean of 1.2 litres with a standard deviation of 0.4. Conclusion: It is concluded that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with a higher incidence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in lung cancer surgery. T2DM independently predicts lesser prognosis and survival outcomes in patients who develop ARDS postoperatively.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Orang Tua Terhadap Perilaku Beragama Siswa
Authors: Jahro Nashihatud Diniyah , Farida Farida
Published: June 2024

Students' religious behavior can be influenced by parental leadership style. When parents adopt an authoritarian leadership style, there may be a decrease in students' religious behavior. This research aims to describe the relationship between parental leadership style, students' religious behavior, and its impact. Conducted at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Wathoniyah1A Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, this research employs a descriptive quantitative method with correlation statistical analysis. From a population of 203 students, a sample of 50 students was taken, using a questionnaire for data collection. The analysis results indicate that both parental leadership style and students' academic achievement fall into the good category. The results also show a significant influence between parental leadership style and students' religious behavior, with a correlation coefficient of 0.787, exceeding the critical value of 0.250 at a significance level of 0.01. The obtained R2 of 0.705 indicates that parental leadership style influences students' religious behavior by 70.5%.
The Cross-Sectional Study for Comparison of Empathy-based on Competency-based Curriculum among Indian Undergraduates
Authors: Ghosh Sanjukta , Patel Hardik V , Lakdawala Bhaveshkumar M
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Competency-based medical education (CBME) was introduced by the National Medical Commission in 2019. The system tries to incorporate the Attitude, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module for the enhancement of empathy, cognition, and soft skill development in undergraduates (UGs). Longitudinal and comparative studies in this area show mixed findings regarding response to CBME. Therefore, this study aims to compare empathy in UGs before and after the introduction of a new curriculum and assess the predictors for the same.
Methods: The empathy was assessed and compared cross-sectionally among 700 UGs, belonging to both old and new curricula, with the Toronto empathy questionnaire (TEQ). Results: A course of fluctuating levels was observed in empathy for UGs with advancement of MBBS years followed by a dip in the end. Females (47.52 ± 6.00) had more empathy scores than males (42.97 ± 7.55) with significance (p < 0.05). There was no comparable rise in empathy scores with the introduction of a new curriculum. Gender proved significant in predicting empathy with multiple linear regression (p < 0.05) in both CBME and non-CBME students.
Conclusion: The nurture of empathy starts during early medical education. The students had a decrease in empathy scores at the end of medical training, with females having higher empathy levels. The new curriculum tries to inculcate empathic communication for better care but needs further evaluation on causal factors and data on longitudinal trends.
Attitudes Towards the Mentally Ill: A Comparative Study Between Medical Officers and Nurses in the Ahmedabad City of Gujarat
Authors: Patel Hardik V , Ghosh Sanjukta , Lakdawala Bhaveshkumar M
Published: June 2024

Context: Medical Officers (MO) and nurses are the most important contact of healthcare for all patients, including Mentally Ill persons. Therefore, it is important to analyze their attitudes towards MI.
Aims: To assess and compare the attitudes of MO and nurses on the community attitude toward the mentally Ill (CAMI) scale.
Settings and Design: The study was cross-sectional and census sampling was used to collect data.
Methods and Material: The study was conducted on 67 MO and 85 nurses of 74 urban primary health centers in Ahmedabad. The questionnaire comprised socio-demographic data and the CAMI scale.
Statistical analysis: The frequency of each item and mean (SD) of all subscales were calculated for both groups. T-test and ANOVA were applied to compare socio-demographic data with the CAMI scale.
Results: Mean (SD) of authoritarianism (AU), benevolence (BE), social restrictiveness (SR), and Community Mental Health Ideology (CMHI) subscales were 24.97 (±3.14), 36.69 (±33.69), 21.61 (±3.76), 38.52 (±3.74) respectively for MO and 29.13 (±3.87), 35.51 (±4.17), 23.64 (±4.36), 36.01 (±4.37), respectively for nurses (p-value is <0.05 in AU, SR and CMHI). Joint families, rural areas, lower education and higher income are associated with higher stigma.
Conclusion: Although we found NA among nurses as compared to MO, it is highly prevalent in both groups. This requires widespread mental health educational programs by tertiary care hospitals and psychiatrists under the District Mental Health Program.
Key Messages: MO and nurses displayed stigmatizing attitudes toward MI in ample questions of the CAMI scale, especially in AU and SR subscales. This necessitates training them under DMHP.
Is using combined tillage implements the solution?
Authors: Hamid Ahmed
Published: June 2024

The fuel consumption, The energy requirement, the time of prepare seedbed, the tractor wheel slippage and the number of passes in the field, all of this factors make farmer choose more efficient method of plowing. Compound tillage is the solve and the method means that two, three or more different plowing tools are work at one time for plowing soil, pulverization, seeding and fertilize, the aid of this way, reduce the drudgery, number and saving time of the field operation. The primary (conventional) and secondary tillage implements  are becoming expensive time, fuel and cost, additional, need several passes to prepare seedbed, which increase compaction and damage of the soil and leads to formation the hard pan in the soil due to tractor and machines movement. The farmer size of the field holdings in Iraq is middle or usually small, the way of increase the the width of tools or speed is less useful and effective, therefore, reduce and shorten the number of traffic or passes by use a combination tillage implements consider better solution. Compound tillage saving cost of 44-55%, time of 50-55% and enable the farmers to reduce the number of trips over the field, also, shortage of farm labor. Carrying out the tillage process  by compound tillage with two or more equipment to reduce time, fuel consumption and power requirement foe prepare the best seedbed. In this review, various paper researches on combination tillage implement will be discussion.
Histomorphological and Histochemical study of the uterine tubes in the premature female goats
Authors: Hazim Rusul , Masarat S. Al-Mayahi
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to examine the histomorphological and histochemical characteristics of the uterine tubes in premature female local goats. For this particular investigation, a total of 10 samples of uterine tubes were used. These samples were obtained from slaughterhouses and were taken from individuals aged between 3 and 5 months. The histological technique involved the execution of a standard approach to prepare histological sections. This was achieved by applying both general and particular Histochemical stains. Uterine tube samples were obtained and stored using a solution of 10% neutral buffered formalin for preservation.                                                                                               Immediately after collection, we conducted measurements of the uterine tube's gross morphology, weight, and length. By employing the methodology of standard histology procedure. Histochemical sections were prepared using both general and specific histochemical stains. The gross examination showed the presence of bilateral uterine tubes consisting of a thick, short, coiled preampulla, a thin, long ampulla, and the isthmus, which is the smallest and straightest section connecting to the uterus. Under microscopic examination, three distinct regions were identified based on variations in their histological characteristics. The data showed that the uterine tubes in kittens were not fully grown, while immature does exhibited significant histological and histochemical changes compared to kittens. On the other hand, mature does indicated that the post-weaning phase plays a crucial role in the development of the animals. The histochemical method specifically identified changes, with a particularly significant positive reaction observed in the isthmus region, which clearly reacted with PAS, AB, and a combination of PAS-AB. To summarise, the latest data revealed distinct variations in the uterine tubes of local rabbits compared to other mammals, particularly those belonging to the rodentia species.The uterine tube exhibited a statistically significant increase in thickness (P<0.05).The uterine tube was subjected to histochemical analysis utilising Haematoxylin and eosin, Alcian blue, Masson trichrome, Periodic acid, and Schiff reagent (PAS) stains..
EFFECT OF BAP ALONG WITH 2.4, D ON THE INDUCTION OF SHOOTS FORMATION ON POTATO CULTIVAR ARIZONA IN VITRO
Authors: HADI HOOBI SHALLAL
Published: June 2024

This research delves into the intricate interplay between two key growth regulators, BAP (6-benzylaminopurine) and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), investigating their collective influence on shoot induction in the in vitro cultivation of the esteemed potato cultivar Arizona. The study is meticulously designed to unravel the nuanced impact of these regulators on shoot initiation within a controlled laboratory setting. Potato micropropagation stands as an essential facet of agricultural advancement, and the stimulation of efficient shoot formation serves as a pivotal step in this process. The unique growth characteristics of Cultivar Arizona provide an ideal platform for evaluating the synergistic effects of BAP and 2,4-D on the initiation and proliferation of shoots.
By meticulously observing and quantifying the response of potato explants to varying concentrations and combinations of BAP and 2,4-D, this study aims to discern optimal conditions conducive to enhanced shoot development. Through detailed analysis and observation, the research seeks to contribute valuable insights into refining in vitro cultivation methodologies for potato propagation, aiming at elevating efficiency and yield
Composing jazz music pieces using LSTM neural networks approach
Authors: Zhang Xincheng
Published: June 2024

The domain of artificial intelligence has increasingly extended into the creative arts, aiming to emulate and augment human creativity with automated processes. This is particularly evident in the field of music, where AI's ability to learn and produce intricate compositions has attracted significant attention. This study explores the challenge of generating jazz music using artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on the application of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural networks for jazz composition. By optimizing the model to address the genre's complexity, the research demonstrates the LSTM's capacity to capture and reproduce jazz's essential harmonic progressions and rhythmic nuances. Quantitative analyses show high accuracy and a deep understanding of musical structures, whereas qualitative feedback confirms the model's efficacy in producing compositions that embody jazz's spontaneity. Despite its achievements, the model's tendency to generate repetitive sequences suggests areas for improvement. This paper advances the field of AI in music, illustrating the potential of LSTM networks to mimic complex musical genres and emphasizing the necessity of ongoing model refinement to foster creativity. It highlights the evolving role of machine learning in music generation, proposing a foundation for future work aimed at diminishing the gap between AI capabilities and artistic expression.
Implementasi Metode Drill dalam Pembelajaran Tari di Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa Bidang Tari Program Studi PGMI
Authors: Muhammad Fan Naa Na , Miftahurrahmi Rofifah , Khilyatussa’adah Khilyatussa’adah
Published: June 2024

Unit kegiatan mahasiswa (UKM) di sebuah institusi perguruan tinggi menampung minat dan bakat mahasiswa. Unit kegiatan mahasiswa dapat menjadi sarana untuk mengembangkan minat dan bakat mahasiswa. Unit kegiatan mahasiswa bidang tari Prodi PGMI STAI Sunan Pandanaran merupakan unit kegiatan mahasiswa bidang tari yang berada dibawah naungan perguruan tinggi berbasis pondok pesantren. Metode Pembelajaran Drill di unit kegiatan mahasiswa yang berada dibawah naungan pondok pesantren memiliki kekhasan dan keunikan karena pelatihan tari harus tetap memperhatikan norma-norma atau kaidah yang ada di pondok pesantren. Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk memahami implementasi metode drill dalam pembelajaran tari di UKM bidang tari program studi PGMI. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yaitu metode pembelajaran drill pada pembelajaran tari di unit kegiatan mahasiswa bidang tari prodi PGMI STAI Sunan Pandanaran pelaksanaannya memperhatikan dengan ketat aturan-aturan atau kaidah yang berlaku di pondok diantaranya mengenai aktivitas mahasiswa ketika melakukan gerakan tarian dan memperhatikan penggunaan pakaian sesuai peraturan institusi saat latihan. Metode drill dilakukan dengan cara melakukan latihan ragam gerak tari yang dilaksanakan secara berulang-ulang sampai mahasiswa memahami dan mampu melakukan gerakan dengan baik dan benar.
Pola Alih Tutur dan Pasangan Ujaran Terdekat dalam Dialog Interaktif Wacana Politik pada Gelar Wicara Rosi Kompas TV
Authors: Sa'adah Lailatus , Martutik Martutik
Published: June 2024

Alih tutur merupakan syarat penting dalam komunikasi lisan yang menunjukkan adanya pergantian peran dari seorang pendengar kepada pembicara. Pergantian peran tersebut dapat dilihat dari segi pendengar (turn getting) dan dari segi pembicara (turn giving). Pergantian peran dalam percakapan lisan juga dipengaruhi oleh topik yang dibicarakan. Oleh karena itu, salah satu media yang layak untuk dikaji adalah gelar wicara Rosi di Kompas Tv. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan bentuk pola alih tutur dan pasangan ujaran terdekat dalam dialog interaktif wacana politik pada gelar wicara Rosi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan data penelitian berupa data verbal dalam dialog interaktif wacana politik pada gelar wicara Rosi. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah rekaman video dari gelar wicara Rosi di Kompas Tv. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan (1) bentuk pola alih tutur cara menerima giliran bicara dalam suatu dialog interaktif, yaitu meminta secara pribadi kepada penutur berikutnya, memberikan kesempatan pada penutur lain yang menginterupsi, memberikan giliran bicara tanpa diminta, dan meminta pada khalayak umum untuk memberikan giliran bicara; (2) bentuk pola alih tutur cara mengambil alih giliran bicara dalam suatu dialog interaktif, yaitu cara memperoleh, mencuri, menciptakan, merebut, dan mengganti; dan (3) bentuk pasangan ujaran terdekat dalam suatu dialog interaktif, yaitu pasangan ujaran tanya-jawab, tuduhan-pengingkaran, tuduhan-pembenaran, pujian-penggeseran, salam pisah-salam jalan, tuduhan-pengakuan, tuduhan-pemaafan diri, permohonan-penolakan, salam-salam, pujian-persetujuan, pujian-penolakan, penawaran-penerimaan, dan permohonan-pengabulan.
Monitoring dan Evaluasi Kebijakan Pendidikan
Authors: Fionita Winda , Lauchia Rara , Windari Septia , Wijaya Hansein Arif
Published: June 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan gambaran tentang bagaimana kebijakan pendidikan dipantau dan dievaluasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode atau pendekatan penelitian kepustakaan.  Penelitian kepustakaan dapat diartikan sebagai serangkaian kegiatan yang berkaitan dengan pengumpulan data perpustakaan, membaca dan mencatat, serta mengolah bahan penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil studi literatur, pemantauan kebijakan pendidikan mengacu pada pemantauan terhadap situasi dan kondisi, termasuk tindakan dan kegiatan yang berkaitan dengan kebijakan pendidikan dalam bentuk peraturan pendidikan, kurikulum, proses pembelajaran, dan seluruh tindakan pemerintah terkait pendidikan. Untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang pendidikan dan mengetahui apa, mengapa, dan bagaimana keadaan pendidikan saat ini. Ada delapan model pemantauan yang umum digunakan yaitu model penilaian berorientasi tujuan, model penilaian tanpa tujuan, model penilaian formatif dan sumatif, model penilaian wajah, dan model penilaian responsif (model penilaian responsif, model penilaian CIPP (CIPP)). Model evaluasi)). Model Evaluasi CSE-UCLA (Pusat Penelitian Evaluasi Universitas California, Los Angeles), Model Evaluasi Discrepant.
Penerapan Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM) dalam Mengembangkan Kemampuan Mengajar Guru pada TK Mekar Jaya di Kabupaten Pesisir Barat Lampung
Authors: Yunaini Yunaini , Suryani Lilis
Published: June 2024

Taman Kanak-kanak Mekar Jaya merupakan lembaga satuan Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini yang mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka dan sudah menerapkan Aplikasi Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM) di Pesisir Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan deskripsi terkait penerapan PMM terhadap kemampuan guru mengajar, kendala dan solusi saat mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka. Jenis dan sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Data diperoleh dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Kemudian data yang didapatkan dijelaskan sesuai dengan konsep dan dianalisis menggunakan teori Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapapan aplikasi (PMM) sudah berjalan dengan baik dan memiliki dampak terhadap perubahan gaya mengajar guru dan pemahaman terhadap kurikulum merdeka sesuai dengan harapan sekolah dan Kemendikbudristek. Kendala yang dihadapi guru dalam mengakses PMM kurangnya menguasai digitalisasi, administrasi yang kompleks samapai dengan masalah pendanaan. Upaya yang dilakukan guru yaitu; 1) memanajemen waktu, 2) memanfaatkan komunitas belajar disekolah yang merupakan sebuah sarana berdiskusi. Selain itu upaya yang dilakukan sekolah dalam mengatasi kesulitan guru yaitu: 1) memanajemen waktu kerja guru, 2) menganggarkan dana yang ada yang diterima sekolah, 3) melakukan evaluasi.
Manajemen Pembinaan Peserta Didik Berbasis Religius Studi Kasus di MTSN Kota Batu
Authors: Wasilah Nur , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Yaqien Nurul
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi, dan perbaikan pembinaan peserta didik berbasis religius di MTSN Kota Batu. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif studi kasus dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; 1) perencanaan pembinaan peserta didik studi kasus di MTSN Kota Batu yaitu menyusun rancangan program, menganalisis dengan melihat dampak positif dan negatifnya, membagi tugas, membuat program yang sudah pasti, mengusulkan kepada kepala sekolah. Nilai-nilai religius yaitu do’a bersama, kedisiplinan dengan datang tepat waktu saat rapat, kejujuran pada saat berargumen. 2) pelaksanaan pembinaan peserta didik studi kasus di MTSN Kota Batu yaitu peserta didik mengikuti sesuai jadwal yang telah dibuat, Kegiatan religius peserta didik yaitu hafalan surat pendek,  sholat dhuha, ngaji sebelum jam pelajaran, membaca asmaul husna, sholat dhuhur, membaca sholawat, sholat ashar berjamaah, 3) evaluasi pembinaan peserta didik studi kasus di MTSN Kota Batu yaitu melihat hasil tugas peserta didik, melihat hasil ulangan harian, melihat ulangan tengah semester, melihat ulangan akhir semester, melihat nilai raport peserta didik, melihat prestasi peserta didik. 4) perbaikan pembinaan peserta didik studi kasus di MTSN Kota Batu yaitu mengidentifikasi hasil laporan kegiatan, jika ternyata tujuan program belum tercapai, maka program intrakurikuler dan ekstrakurikuler perlu dirancang kembali untuk memperbaiki program berikutnya, pemantapan program, jika program yang telah berjalan dapat dilaksanakan sesuai yang telah direncanakan. penyusunan program ekstrakurikuler dan intrakurikuler untuk tahun berikutnya.
Sleep Hygiene Practices and Mood States: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Alegado Cristine , Guinto Roselle Daireen , Beldeniza Francine Ryza , Culajara Claire Lynn
Published: June 2024

To maintain overall health and well-being, one must practice good sleep hygiene. However, the literature has not sufficiently addressed the relationship between Sleep Hygiene and Mood States. This study evaluated the association between Sleep Hygiene Practices and Mood States, including the influencing factors. This study utilized a descriptive-predictive research design on 350 college students in the chosen University in Davao Region through simple random sampling. The researchers used the Shapiro-Wilk Test, which indicates normally distributed data with a p <0.05. The study analyzed the relationship between Sleep Hygiene and Mood States using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, revealing a significant positive correlation coefficient of r =.439 and a p of <.001, suggesting that if the Sleep Hygiene practices of students are high, the Mood States is also high. Furthermore, linear regression revealed that bedroom factors and behaviors that affect sleep are the predictors that contribute to the students’ mood states. The study recommends implementing policies to promote a healthy campus environment, prioritizing healthy sleep habits for students and teachers, and for future researchers to advocate for broader, longitudinal studies to enhance understanding and validity.
Clarification Evaluation of E-learning Implementation: A Developmental Research Design
Authors: Palmerola Eric D
Published: June 2024

E-learning has emerged as an essential component of sustainable education. This study is a clarification evaluation of e-learning implementation at a private higher education institution. This developmental research design was utilized to evaluate the CIPP model using the criteria of the OECD with the data gathered from nine participants. The researcher used a validated interview guide to determine the implementation’s context, input, process, and product. In the context of implementation, four themes emerged: efficient compliance with curriculum standards, relevant 21st-century skills, perceived efficiency of teachers and students, and inadequate availability of equipment. Two themes emerged for the inputs: a sustainable learning management system and relevant curriculum content. In the process, four steps emerged: planning, pre-implementation, implementation, and monitoring. Two themes that impacted product outputs emerged: workload reduction for teachers and efficient access and student monitoring. This concluded that a clear, thoughtful, and clever implementation policy can guarantee smoother and more effective services. Additionally, deliberate steps and various actions were taken to ensure the program’s successful delivery. The implementation positively impacted on both teachers’ and students’ output.
MS T.E.A.M.S: A Recovery Approach in Improving English Reading Speed and Accuracy
Authors: Lapatha Lilibeth A , Potot Lester L , Saguin Evelyn D
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the effectiveness of MS T.E.A.M.S (Microsoft supports Teachers in Engaging, Assessing, and Monitoring Students) in improving reading speed and accuracy among Grade 11 Technical Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) students at Marigondon Senior High School. Over ten weeks, the intervention utilized Microsoft Reading Progress (MS-RP) to provide personalized reading practices and continuous assessment. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining Linear Regression for quantitative analysis of participants’ reading scores and Thematic Analysis for qualitative insights from student interviews. Results showed positive effects on reading speed and accuracy, with most participants showing improvement. Active engagement was crucial for skill development, though some students needed additional support. While the intervention had favorable outcomes, areas for improvement were identified. The study highlights the importance of using MS T.E.A.M.S, and MS-RP to tailor interventions for struggling readers. In conclusion, the research confirms the efficacy of the Reading Intervention Program using MS-RP in enhancing reading proficiency among Grade 11 TVL students. Sustained participation is vital, and further enhancements are available to support students requiring extra assistance. This study provides valuable insights and recommendations for enhancing English reading fluency through technology-assisted interventions in educational contexts.
Climate change may impact delightful fish and chips: Increasing Scombroid poisoning, a broad perspective from a multicenter study
Authors: Celikmen Mustafa , Tunaligil Verda , Cicek Mustafa , Imamoglu Melih
Published: June 2024

Scombroid poisoning (SP) is one of the most common causes of morbidity associated with fish consumption. The condition is caused by elevated levels of histamine in dark-fleshed fish and fish products due to inadequate processing or storage temperatures. This multicenter study was conducted at four hospitals located in two major coastal cities in Türkiye: Istanbul and Trabzon. Patient records were retrospectively evaluated for 108 cases from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2023. A total of 79 patients were included in the study. Demographics, clinical findings, and discharge outcomes are reported. The onset of complaints was 0-60 minutes in 72 cases (91.1%) and over 1 hour in 7 cases (8.9%). Most patients were admitted to the Emergency Departments in groups of three (36.7%), four (32.9%), and two (20.3%). The most common symptom was skin rash, observed in 78 SP cases (98.7%), followed by abdominal pain in 65 (82.3%), headache in 59 (74.7%), dizziness in 54 (68.4%), heartburn in 47 (59.5%), metallic taste in the mouth in 38 (48.1%), circumoral paresthesias in 34 (43%), nausea/vomiting in 20 (25.3%), and palpitations in 13 (16.5%) patients. This study emphasizes the importance of initial diagnosis based on symptoms and patient history. With accurate diagnosis and antihistamine treatment, the benefits are significant in terms of cost-effectiveness, quality of care, hospital crowding, and patient satisfaction. The significance is discussed from a broad perspective, spanning the disciplines of emergency medicine and public health. The practical clinical suggestions apply to cases on the rise worldwide.
Brucellosis: Unveiling the complexities of a pervasive zoonotic disease and its global impacts
Authors: Khairullah Aswin , Kurniawan Shendy , Puspitasari Yulianna , Aryaloka Suhita , Silaen Otto , Yanestria Sheila , Widodo Agus , Moses Ikechukwu , Effendi Mustofa , Afnani Daniah , Ramandinianto Sancaka , Hasib Abdullah , Riwu Katty
Published: June 2024

One zoonotic infectious animal disease is brucellosis. The bacteria that cause brucellosis belong to the genus Brucella. Numerous animal and human species are affected by Brucellosis, with an estimated 500,000 human cases recorded annually worldwide. The occurrence of new areas of infection and the resurgence of infection in already infected areas indicate how dynamically Brucellosis is distributed throughout different geographic regions. Bacteria originate from the blood and are found in the reticuloendothelial system, the liver, the spleen, and numerous other locations, including the joints, kidneys, heart, and genital tract. Diagnosis of this disease can be done by Bacterial Isolation, Molecular tests, Modified acid-fast Stain, Rose Bengal Test (RBT), Milk Ring Test (MRT), Complement Fixation Test (CFT), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), and Serum Agglutination Test (SAT). The primary sign of a B. abortus infection is infertility, which can result in abortion and the birth of a frail fetus that may go on to infect other animals. In humans, the main symptoms are acute febrile illness, with or without localization signs, and chronic infection. Female cattle have a greater risk of contracting Brucella disease. Human populations at high risk of contracting brucellosis include those who care for cattle, veterinarians, slaughterhouse employees, and butchers. Antibiotic treatment of brucellosis is often unsuccessful due to the intracellular survival of Brucella and its adaptability in macrophages. A 'One Health' strategy is necessary to control illnesses like brucellosis.
Medication adherence and its association with daily living performance activities and health literacy in diabetic patients
Authors: Din Mohi , Siddique Umer , Ishaq Tanzila , Awan Bushra , Javed Muhammad , Ahmad Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Objective: To assess the role of health literacy on medication adherence of diabetes and effect of diabetes on daily living performance activities.
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a private teaching hospital from August to December 2022 and included 260 patients. Details were gathered regarding their socio-demographics to see adherence. A 4 item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, Barthel index were used to assess daily living performance activities and single question item to check for health literacy. Non-probability purposive sampling was done. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.
Results: Low and medium medication adherence was observed in about 2/3rd of sample (67%). Inadequate health literacy was observed in more than 2/3rd of sample population (70.8%). Significant associations were seen between medication adherence and age group, educational level, annual income, residential status, self-reported health behaviour and health literacy (p< 0.5). No association was noted with performing daily living activities.
Conclusion: Patient education regarding high medication adherence is important. Factors affecting medication adherence should be addressed by physicians in follow-up visits.
Strangers and Foreigners or Fellow Citizens with the Saints? How Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Have Portrayed Immigration Over Time
Authors: Welch Reed
Published: June 2024

Although The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is considered a conservative religion and for decades its U.S. members have been among the most reliable supporters of the Republican Party, the Church’s position and rhetoric in recent years and the opinions of many of its members toward immigration clearly diverge from the Republican agenda and the opinions of other conservative religious Americans. This study seeks to better understand Latter-day Saints’ view of immigration by evaluating how leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have talked about immigration over time. To do this it examines all addresses given in the Church’s General Conferences from 1851 to 2019. It finds that Church leaders have consistently portrayed immigration and immigrants in positive terms and that the support today is in line with the tone and approach that Church leaders have exhibited in the past. Among other things, Church leaders have identified themselves as descendants of immigrants, coupled immigration with the history of the Church, emphasized the need to help immigrants, and used immigrants as examples of behavior that people should emulate. The article concludes by discussing how Church leaders have addressed immigration in recent years when members’ opinions about immigration are anything but uniform.
OFICINA DE MULTIPLAS LINGUAGENS: UMA ANÁLISE ÀS PRÁTICAS DOS MULTILETRAMENTOS, A MULTIMODALIDADE E A GRAMÁTICA DO DESIGN VISUAL
Authors: Silva Elymar Targino da , Oliveira Esdras Lima de
Published: June 2024

O estudo apresentado faz parte de uma oficina realizada como atividade de uma disciplina de pós-graduação de estudos dos novos letramentos: “Oficinas de Múltiplas Linguagens: práticas pedagógicas envolvendo a retextualização para o gênero HQ (história em quadrinhos)” e teve como objetivo analisar as práticas dos Multiletramentos, a Multimodalidade e a Gramática do Design Visual em atividades realizadas com o envolvimento das práticas de leitura em ambientes digitais e a dinâmica dos jogos do universo digital. Constitui-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa na forma de pesquisa ação. Os resultados das análises mostraram que as atividades desenvolvidas no decorrer da oficina foram permeadas por produções culturais a uma multiplicidade de linguagens que se apresentaram de diversas formas: impressas, midiáticas, audiovisuais e, na forma digital. Dessa forma, percebeu-se que a prática Multiletramentos faz-se necessário para compreender as novas manifestações multimodais e que os multiletramentos e a multimodalidade trazem uma abrangência para a criação de atividades que estimulam tanto o aluno quanto o professor a buscar mais conhecimento mediante diferentes práticas de leituras.
A STUDY ON CUSTOMER BRAND LOYALTY TOWARDS TWO WHEELER
Authors: .S Deepalakshmi
Published: June 2024

The study explores customer brand loyalty in two-wheeler showrooms in Anna Nagar, focusing on factors like product quality, brand image, and customer satisfaction. The findings aim to improve brand loyalty strategies and foster long-term customer relationships. The research uses percentage analysis, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation analysis to understand trends and relationships. Honda's focus should be on product quality, service excellence, diverse marketing strategies, and word-of-mouth marketing to strengthen its position in the two-wheeler market. Keywords: Brand, loyalty, Honda, customer, factors, quality, product ,employed ,loyal customers ,marketing, competitors, business, product, defending.
Innovative Design and Contemporary Inheritance: A Study of Women's 'Beizi' in the Song Dynasty
Authors: Sui Peixian , Bian Xiangyang , Mou Jinying
Published: June 2024

Beizi is one of the traditional Chinese costumes. The designers redesign Beizi, and the innovative design of Beizi becomes popular. The paper is about women’s Beizi in the Song Dynasty. It analyzes and summarizes the shape, color, and fabric of female Beizi. Meanwhile, by doing a questionnaire and data analysis with SPSS, it showed the result of KMO and Bartlett's test is reliable. As a result, Beizi reflected the traditional styles in modern costumes which is the application of Chinese costumes. The paper aims to use data analysis to examine more characteristics of Chinese costumes and enhance modern recognition of traditional culture.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 20, No. 3
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: June 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 20, No. 3 2024.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Management and Sustainability, Vol. 14, No. 1
Authors: Xiao Evelyn
Published: June 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Management and Sustainability, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2024.
Minimum Acceptable Diet, Anthropometric Failure and Correlates among Children Aged 6-23 Months in a Rural Area of Murshidabad, West Bengal
Authors: Dey Debayan , Ghosh Ritu , Das Dilip Kumar , Das Monojit
Published: June 2024

Background: Minimum acceptable diet (MAD), one of eight core indicators for infant and young child feeding (IYCF), is measured through minimum dietary diversity and minimum meal frequency. MAD is also a determinant for anthropometric failure. We aimed to assess the status of minimum acceptable diet, extent of anthropometric failure and correlates of MAD among children aged 6-23 months in a rural area of Murshidabad, West Bengal.
Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study in a block during April-July’2023, among 96 calculated sample of children selected through multistage sampling.  We used a pre-designed schedule to collect data by interviewing the mothers of the children. Nutritional status was assessed by anthropometry and using Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure. Data were analysed using SPSS 20.0.
Results: Only 34.4% (95% CI 24.6-44.5) children received optimal MAD; 70.8% had total anthropometric failure. Muslims (AOR: 6.13; 95% CI: 2.03-18.54) and currently non-breastfed children (AOR: 4.44; 95% CI: 1.09-7.95) were at higher risk of sub-optimal MAD. Anthropometric failure was significantly associated with MAD (p= .033).
Conclusions: Minimum acceptable diet status is unfavourable and associated with high anthropometric failure among children in the area; breast-feeding status being an influencing factor. Findings highlight the need for strengthening IYCF practices.
Beforehand Enquiry About Health Care Practitioners and Delivery Places Among the General Population in A Rural District in An Indian Southern State- An Exploratory Factor Analysis
Authors: George Neethu , Dharmaraj Rock Britto , Arasukumar Aswin , Ekambaram Gokul Krishna , Jesupaul Thangaraj Gifty Miracline , Ravisubramanian Gokul , Perundalaiyur Chandran Gayathri devi , Prabhakaran Gomathy Manju
Published: June 2024

Background: In recent years, many countries have embraced demand-driven healthcare systems, emphasizing patient choice and pre-enquiry in selecting healthcare providers. The purpose is to assess the occurrence and factors influencing beforehand enquiry of the general rural population regarding the health care practitioners and delivery places
Materials and methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted over 2 months among 1100 participants in Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu. The study utilized a questionnaire gathering sociodemographic data and 20 questions about healthcare enquiries, including place/person of enquiry, information source, enquiry characteristics, and reliability. Bivariate analysis identified significant predictor variables, while principal component analysis with Varimax rotation determined core factors.
Results: The study found that 68.8% of participants (757 individuals) enquired about healthcare facilities and professionals before visiting. Core factors influencing these enquiries included healthcare professionals, hospitals, subjects, and cost concerns. Enquiries about healthcare places were mainly influenced by discussions with relatives, travel issues, and costs. Regarding healthcare professionals, characteristics such as communication skills, physician quality, previous patient experiences, and costs played significant roles in pre-enquiries.
Conclusion: Patient enquiries are influenced by diverse factors and may not always be rational. Providing truthful information is crucial to support informed decision-making in healthcare.
Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Correlation with Post COVID-19 Long Term Morbidity
Authors: Dawah Ahmed Mahdi , Ghardallou Meriam , Buthaina A Rashid
Published: June 2024

Back ground: Long-coronavirus disease is the long-term consequences of COVID-19 infection experienced by individuals who are infected with the virus. Signs, symptoms, and problems that persist or worsen following an acute COVID-19 infection are collectively referred to as long COVID. This study tries to determine the correlation between vaccination status and the post-COVID long-term effects in vaccinated versus non-vaccinated infected individuals.
Methodology: It was a cross-sectional descriptive design, encompassing 416 individuals. Study cases represented vaccinated individuals who were infected and were suffering from the long-term consequences of COVID-19, as opposed to non-vaccinated infected individuals. Individuals who were neither infected, vaccinated, or unvaccinated considered as a reference group for estimating the correlation utilizing Odds ratio (OR).
Result: This study revealed that vaccinated individuals were more commonly affected by weakness (OR= 0.93; 95% CI 0.49-1.7), joint pain (OR= 0.7; 95% CI 0.41-1.4), and concentration problems (OR= 0.87; 95% CI 0.44-1.7) so that present study didn’t notify significant statistical findings for post-COVID conditions risks regarding to vaccination status.
Conclusion: The correlation between vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals who develop post-COVID-19 conditions showed that risk factors for developing these conditions were independently associated with vaccination status among infected participants.
Exploration of Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids in the Zhuang Population of Guangxi: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Wu Huabei , Glangkarn Sumattana , Nonsa-ard Rujira , Yukalang Nachalida , Yin Shijie
Published: June 2024

Background The prevalence of hemorrhoids in Chinese urban and rural residents is very high. However, the factors affecting the occurrence of hemorrhoids are not very clear, which is disadvantageous to the prevention of hemorrhoids. Objective: To explore the external environment and behavioral influencing factors of hemorrhoidsin the Zhuang population of Guangxi, China, and provide a basis for the prevention of hemorrhoids.
Methodology: A case-control study method was used to collect hemorrhoid patients and non-hemorrhoid patients from the same hospital and department as the case group and control group. A self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the education level, family income, alcohol consumption, diet, taste, work position, and other information of the two groups of patients, and logistic regression was used to analyze the correlation between various exposure factors and hemorrhoids.
Result: A total of 11 variables were analyzed in this study, and it was found that education level, constipation, chronic gastritis, and dietary taste were associated with hemorrhoids (OR=2.02, 95% CI: 1.16, 3.52; OR=2.70, 95% CI: 1.50, 4.87; OR=1.96, 95% CI: 1.14, 3.36; OR=0.50, 95% CI: 0.28, 0.89).
Conclusion Education level, constipation, and chronic gastritis can increase the risk of hemorrhoids, while bland diet can reduce the risk of hemorrhoids.
De modernisering van het Wetboek van Strafvordering
Authors: Hirsch Ballin M.F.H. (Marianne) , Verrest P.A.M. (Pieter)
Published: June 2024

De modernisering van het Wetboek van Strafvordering

De redactie van Boom Strafblad acht het aangewezen het eerste nummer van 2024 te wijden aan het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering. Wij doen dat door vier onderdelen van het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering te belichten die onzes inziens (meer) debat of verdere exploratie verdienen. Het gaat om: 1) data-analyse in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering (met bijdragen van Huisman en Stal); 2) de beweging naar voren (met bijdragen van Groos en Ruiter en Van der Meij; 3) de inbedding van de taken en verantwoordelijkheden van het Openbaar Ministerie in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering (met bijdragen van Mevis en Bonnes); en 4) de digitalisering van de strafrechtspleging (met bijdragen van De Wilde en Kramer). We hebben telkens gezocht naar zowel een wetenschappelijke visie als een visie vanuit de praktijk. Elke thema wordt geïntroduceerd en in perspectief geplaatst door een inleidende bijdrage van onze hand.
Geautomatiseerde data-analyse in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering
Authors: Hirsch Ballin M.F.H. (Marianne)
Published: June 2024

Geautomatiseerde data-analyse in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering

Door de inzet van opsporingsbevoegdheden kunnen grote hoeveelheden data worden verkregen. In het gemoderniseerde Wetboek van Strafvordering wordt (vooralsnog) vastgehouden aan de gescheiden regeling van bevoegdheden tot vergaring van data (in het Wetboek van Strafvordering) en bevoegdheden tot analyse en verdere verwerking van (de vergaarde) data (in de Wet politiegegevens). De vraag is in hoeverre dit onderscheid in de context van digitale opsporing en het belang en de impact van gegevensanalyse nog houdbaar is. In de tweede plaats vragen wij aandacht voor een in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering geïntroduceerde nieuwe bevoegdheid tot het laten uitvoeren van de gegevensanalyse door derden, voorafgaand aan de verstrekking. Op de vraagstukken verbonden met beide situaties van data-analyse in het kader van de opsporing ga ik hierna, en ter introductie van de hiernavolgende bijdragen van Huisman en Stal, nader in.
De inbedding van de taken en verantwoordelijkheden van het Openbaar Ministerie in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering
Authors: Hirsch Ballin M.F.H. (Marianne)
Published: June 2024

De inbedding van de taken en verantwoordelijkheden van het Openbaar Ministerie in het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering

De vraag is of de focus op ‘opsporing en vervolging’ in de hedendaagse (en toekomstige) strafrechtpraktijk nog wel zo naadloos aansluit op de kerntaak van de strafrechtelijke handhaving van de rechtsorde zoals die is neergelegd in artikel 124 Wet op de rechterlijke organisatie. In het verlengde van die vraag ligt de vraag of de totstandkoming van een nieuw Wetboek van Strafvordering aanleiding zou moeten geven tot (ook) een herbezinning op de inbedding van de taken en verantwoordelijkheden van het Openbaar Ministerie. Die vragen staan in onderhavige bijdrage en in de hierna volgende bijdragen van Mevis en Bonnes centraal.

In de onderhavige bijdrage gaat de aandacht uit naar de vraag wat nu (in het heden; en dus vanuit het perspectief van de moderniseringswetgever) tot de kerntaak (tot strafrechtelijke handhaving van de rechtsorde) moet worden gerekend.
Digitaliseringsaspecten van het strafproces van de toekomst
Authors: de Wilde B. (Bas)
Published: June 2024

Digitaliseringsaspecten van het strafproces van de toekomst

Een nadrukkelijk uitgangspunt van het nieuwe Wetboek van Strafvordering is dat het zoveel mogelijk toekomstbestendig moet zijn. Om toekomstbestendigheid te realiseren is er onder andere voor gekozen om formuleringen techniekonafhankelijk in te steken. Een belangrijk technisch aspect is de digitalisering binnen de strafrechtketen. Deze bijdrage heeft betrekking op digitalisering binnen de strafrechtketen in de toekomst. Zal inwerkingtreding van het nieuwe wetboek leiden tot digitaliseringsontwikkelingen? En zijn er digitaliseringsontwikkelingen mogelijk die niet samenhangen met invoering van het nieuwe Wetboek? Om enige context te schetsen, ga ik in op een aantal digitaliseringsontwikkelingen uit de afgelopen jaren.