bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of COVID-19 on the Employment of Transition-Age Military-Dependent or Connected Autistic Youth
Authors: Whittenburg Holly , McDonough Jennifer , Schall Carol , Dubois Thomas , Vitullo Vivian , Wehman Paul
Published: July 2023

Research is needed that describes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the employment of autistic youth. In this mixed-methods study, we present data on three cohorts of military-connected/dependent youth on the autism spectrum participating in a randomized, waitlist-controlled trial of Project SEARCH + ASD Supports to describe the potential effects of COVID-19 on employment. We also present three participant case studies to highlight challenges and opportunities faced during the transition process. Findings indicate the pandemic appeared to affect the 2019-2020 cohort most negatively, with employment outcomes lagging the previous cohorts by 29.1% to 48.2%. However, the case studies highlight approaches that effectively supported participants, including interagency collaboration, military and federal partnerships, skilled employment specialist support, and family involvement.
Book review: K. Raju (eds.), The Dalit Truth, the Battles for Realizing Ambedkar’s Vision
Authors: Hari Bidyut
Published: July 2023

K. Raju (eds.), The Dalit Truth, the Battles for Realizing Ambedkar’s Vision. Penguin Random House India, 2022, 230 pp., ₹699 (Hard Cover). ISBN: 9780670093014.
Advancing paramedicine: Error, accountability and patient safety
Authors: Meadley Ben , Humar Matthew , Salathiel Ross , McManamny Tegwyn
Published: July 2023

The consequences of human error range from the benign to the catastrophic. Feedback and formal review of failures in human performance are essential for learning and avoidance of harm in the future. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that paramedicine may sustain a culture where formal review of error may be considered punitive, hampering enhancements in care and professional maturity. With enhanced transparency of adverse events, mature review processes and acceptance and translation of recommendations, we look to a shift in the culture. Clinicians and organisations must be accountable for their role in review and audit of near misses and adverse events. There is a path forward for paramedicine, where courageous individuals are empowered to identify clinical error and speak up, promoting growth. We must prevent individual feelings of shame and fear of consequences. Only then can we see a true patient-centric safety culture in paramedicine, one which supports clinicians’ development.
Phylogenetic and comparative analyses of Hydnora abyssinica plastomes provide evidence for hidden diversity within Hydnoraceae
Authors: Mkala Elijah Mbandi , Jost Matthias , Dong Xiang , Mwachala Geoffrey , Musili Paul Mutuku , Wanke Stefan , Hu Guang-Wan , Wang Qing-Feng
Published: July 2023

Background

To date, plastid genomes have been published for all but two holoparasitic angiosperm families. However, only a single or a few plastomes represent most of these families. Of the approximately 40 genera of holoparasitic angiosperms, a complete plastid genome sequence is available for only about half. In addition, less than 15 species are currently represented with more than one published plastid genome, most of which belong to the Orobanchaceae. Therefore, a significant portion of the holoparasitic plant plastome diversity remains unexplored. This limited information could hinder potential evolutionary pattern recognition as well as the exploration of inter- and intra-species plastid genome diversity in the most extreme holoparasitic angiosperms.

Results

Here, we report the first plastomes of Kenyan Hydnora abyssinica accessions. The plastomes have a typical quadripartite structure and encode 24 unique genes. Phylogenetic tree reconstruction recovers the Kenyan accessions as monophyletic and together in a clade with the Namibian H. abyssinica accession and the recently published H. arabica from Oman. Hydnora abyssinica as a whole however is recovered as non-monophyletic, with H. arabica nested within. This result is supported by distinct structural plastome synapomorphies as well as pairwise distance estimates that reveal hidden diversity within the Hydnora species in Africa.

Conclusion

We propose to increase efforts to sample widespread holoparasitic species for their plastid genomes, as is the case with H. abyssinica, which is widely distributed in Africa. Morphological reinvestigation and further molecular data are needed to fully investigate the diversity of H. abyssinica along the entire range of distribution, as well as the diversity of currently synonymized taxa.
O fetichismo e o espetáculo
Authors: Verdiani Tfouni Fábio Elias , Beck Maurício , Oliveira Fonseca Rodrigo
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo tem como escopo abordar os conceitos de fetichismo e de espetáculo e avançar na compreensão da relação destes com a noção de sujeito, com a de corpo e, sobretudo, com o modo de funcionamento do capitalismo no começo do século XXI. Para tanto, serão analisados enunciados publicitários, capas de revista e fotografias. Noções como subjetivização da mercadoria, reificação do sujeito, valor de exposição exigem uma maior compreensão dos efeitos do imagético, em que o espetáculo e o fetiche, como teorizados no interior do materialismo histórico, se mostram indissociáveis no seio do processo histórico que nos define.
The priorities for professional development in 2023
Authors: Dooley Vanessa
Published: July 2023

Vanessa Dooley, director of Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy, discusses the types of training for settings to prioritise this year as part of professional development for their staff.
Professional Book Reviews
Authors: Roberts Elly
Published: July 2023

Elly Roberts, editor of Early Years Educator, reviews a book all about leadership in the early years sector. The picture books this month help reinforce phonics, teach children about perseverance and also introduce different species of bears.
Usability of pulse oximeters used by community health and primary care workers as screening tools for severe illness in children under five in low resource settings: A cross-sectional study in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda
Authors: Pfurtscheller Theresa , Baker Kevin , Habte Tedila , Lasmi Kévin , Matata Lena , Mucunguzi Akasiima , Nicholson Jill , Nuwa Anthony , Petzold Max , Posada González Mónica , Sebsibe Anteneh , Alfvén Tobias , Källander Karin
Published: July 2023

Timely recognition and referral of severely ill children is especially critical in low-resource health systems. Pulse-oximeters can improve health outcomes of children by detecting hypoxaemia, a severity indicator of the most common causes of death in children. Cost-effectiveness of pulse-oximeters has been proven in low-income settings. However, evidence on their usability in community health settings is scarce.This study explores the usability of pulse-oximeters for community health and primary care workers in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. We collected observational data, through a nine-task checklist, and survey data, using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, capturing three usability aspects (effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction) of single-probe fingertip and multi-probe handheld devices. Effectiveness was determined by checklist completion rates and task completion rates per checklist item. Efficiency was reported as proportion of successful assessments within three attempts. Standardized summated questionnaire scores (min = 0, max = 100) determined health worker’s satisfaction. Influencing factors on effectiveness and satisfaction were explored through hypothesis tests between independent groups (device type, cadre of health worker, country). Checklist completion rate was 78.3% [CI 72.6–83.0]. Choosing probes according to child age showed the lowest task completion rate of 68.7% [CI 60.3%-76.0%]. In 95.6% [CI 92.7%-97.4%] of assessments a reading was obtained within three attempts. The median satisfaction score was 95.6 [IQR = 92.2–99.0]. Significantly higher checklist completion rates were observed with single-probe fingertip devices (p<0.001) and children 12–59 months (p<0.001). We found higher satisfaction scores in South Sudan (p<0.001) and satisfaction varied slightly between devices. From a usability perspective single-probe devices for all age groups should be prioritized for scaled implementation. Further research on easy to use and accurate devices for infants is much needed.
Isolation and Morphological Characterisation of Cercospora janseana Infecting Rice Leaves
Authors: Tondok Efi Toding , Sa’adah Rima Nur Halimatu
Published: July 2023

Penyakit bercak cokelat sempit pada tanaman padi menjadi salah satu penyakit yang paling merugikan. Di Indonesia, informasi mengenai penyakit ini masih terbatas dan kurang mendapatkan perhatian petani dan peneliti. Pengetahuan dasar mengenai patogen penyebabnya—Cercospora janseana—diperlukan sebagai acuan dalam tindakan pengendalian dan memahami epidemiologinya di masa mendatang. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan teknik isolasi yang sesuai untuk C. janseana serta melakukan karakterisasi morfologinya dari beberapa varietas tanaman padi. Teknik isolasi yang digunakan ialah metode penanaman jaringan, suspensi spora, penyebaran spora, dan penempelan spora. Pengamatan morfologi dilakukan dengan mengamati warna dan pertumbuhan koloni, konidium dan konidiofor, serta pertumbuhan koloni pada medium tumbuh yang berbeda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teknik isolasi yang sesuai untuk C. janseana ialah dengan penempelan spora pada agar-agar air dan menumbuhkannya pada medium agar-agar Martin. Teknik ini lebih baik dibandingkan dengan tiga teknik isolasi lainnya dan berhasil memudahkan proses isolasi C. janseana hingga diperoleh isolat murni.
INTERFERENSI BAHASA MELAYU DAN BAHASA INGGERIS DALAM PEMBINAAN AYAT BAHASA JERMAN
Authors: Robe'ah Yusuf  , Nurul Ain Alizuddin  , Jamal Rizal Razali
Published: July 2023

Kertas ini membincangkan mengenai fenomena pengaruh antara bahasa yang dikesan dalam struktur bahasa lain. Secara lebih khusus, kajian ini berkenaan analisis pembinaan ayat bahasa Jerman (BJ) dalam kalangan pelajar-pelajar berbangsa Melayu yang mengikuti kursus BJ Komunikasi II (BGK3022) di Pusat Bahasa dan Pengajian Umum, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Objektif bagi kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti gangguan yang berlaku semasa membina ayat yang mengandungi kata kerja dalam BJ. Selian itu, kajian ini juga turut mengenal pasti kategori gangguan yang wujud dalam susunan ayat-ayat BJ tersebut dan seterusnya menentukan struktur sintaksis yang dihasilkan itu sama ada dipengaruhi oleh bahasa pertama (B1) atau bahasa kedua (B2). Peserta kajian terdiri daripada 20 orang pelajar BGK 3022 dari pelbagai fakulti di Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Terdapat dua bahagian kertas latihan bertulis yang dianalisis secara kualitatif dan dapatan kajian dipersembahkan dalam bentuk jadual. Analisis merujuk kepada jenis interferensi dalam B1 dan B2 yang diperkenalkan oleh Beardsmore (1982). Dapatan menunjukkan adanya pengaruh bahasa Melayu (B1) dan bahasa Inggeris (B2) dalam pembentukan ayat-ayat BJ. Namun demikian, B2 didapati lebih cenderung mempengaruhi penulisan ayat BJ disebabkan kedua-dua bahasa tergolong dalam kumpulan bahasa Germanik.
This paper discusses the phenomenon of interlanguage influence detected in the structure of other languages. More specifically, this study concerns the analysis of German sentence construction among Malay students who follow the German language Communication II course (BGK3022) at the Language and General Studies Center, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The objective of this study is to identify the disturbances that occur when constructing sentences containing verbs in German language. In addition to that, this study also identifies the categories of disturbances that exist in the arrangement of the sentences in German language and further determines whether the syntactic structure produced is influenced by the first language (B1) or the second language (B2). The study participants consisted of 20 BGK 3022 students from various faculties at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). There are two parts of the written training paper which are qualitatively analyzed and the research findings are presented in table form. The analysis refers to the type of interference in B1 and B2 introduced by Beardsmore (1982). Findings show the influence of Malay (L1) and English (L2) in the formation of sentences in German language. However, B2 is found to be more likely to influence the sentence in German language writing because both languages belong to the Germanic language group.
“Then Queen Esther Daughter of Abihail Wrote”
Authors: Homrighausen Jonathan
Published: July 2023

This article focuses on how the material form of the Esther scroll and the ritualized practices of copying it reflect changes in how Jews remember the events of Purim. I demonstrate how Purim and writing intersect with contemporary changes in women’s roles in Jewish ritual, as well as new interpretations of the Book of Esther informed by feminist readings and heightened awareness of the relationship between gender and agency. I examine Esther scrolls made by contemporary female ritual scribes (soferot) who add their own creative marks to the scrolls they copy: Nava Levine-Coren, Avielah Barclay, Jen Taylor Friedman, and Rachel Jackson. These creative touches convey their readings of the biblical text, which magnify women’s perspective and agency.
Discrediting the subject in the digital age: an experience of conceptualization
Authors: Vavilov Pavel S.
Published: July 2023

The aim of this article is to explore the discrediting influence on individuals and conceptualize the notion of "discreditation". The author argues that discreditation is a primary phenomenon preceding discrimination and is particularly relevant in terms of the development of Deepfake technologies. The article examines the genealogy of the concept of discreditation, its emergence theological and economic conditions, as well as the psychoanalytic and philosophical teachings of J. Lacan and L. Althusser on interpellation and discourses. The author shows that desacralized discreditation precedes discrimination and is subject to paradoxes. The conclusion is drawn that a subject, increasingly vulnerable to discreditation, needs strategies for possible and subsequent accreditation.
Transformations of the travelogue genre in the essays by A. Ulanov
Authors: Zalomkina Galina V.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the article is to outline the approaches to the comprehension of the travelogue genre dynamics by exploring the modification ways of some conventional features in the latest samples of the genre. So, the lack of analytical procedures in this field of literary theory is filled. Structural-analytical, hermeneutical methods, and the method of motivic analysis were used. A. Ulanovs essays as an empirical material represent a trend towards aesthetic and intellectual search in the modern literature. The number and dispersion of loci described in the essays, as well as the similarity of style and theme, create the effect of a wide coverage of the space. The realias that the traveller sees and describes in other cities, countries and continents is not perceived as the alien, since the author has prior knowledge about it and ponders deeply and non-trivially on what he sees, presenting it in original forms. Reflection generated by the authors experience of exploring space does not dominate over a close look at the world and the Other. The subjectivity of multifaceted observations and reasoning is built up due to particular aesthetic fullness. An important role in this regard is played by the images of stone and water, which lead to the theme of time and memory, perceived as a touch to the past. The rejection of the de-individualized practice of visiting attractions and the tourist/traveller dichotomy are clearly visible. There is a postmodern irony towards historical reconstruction, the possibility of touching the past is developed through subjective peering and reflection.
Studying the Russian culture Voronezh text at Voronezh State University
Authors: Ternova Tatyana A.
Published: July 2023

The article deals with the history of studying the Voronezh text of the Russian culture. The concept was formed by analogy with the well-known Moscow and St. Petersburg texts. A review of the main ideas formulated during a series of conferences, held at Voronezh State University, is given.
Opportunities for the critical thinking formation in the digital age
Authors: Malchukova Nina V.
Published: July 2023

The article analyzes the digitalization impact on the subject's thinking ability in general and on the formation of critical thinking skills, in particular. The advantages and disadvantages of informational and postmodern approaches in such an analysis are revealed. It is proved that an adequate analysis of the digitalization impact is possible only if we understand the inclusion of this process in the axiological context of the human existence.
Analysis of Patient Satisfaction Levels According to the SERVQUAL Method on Post-Stroke Services at the Physiotherapy Clinic Muhammadiyah University Hospital Malang
Authors: Sunaringsih Ika Wardojo Sri , Rosadi Rakhmad
Published: July 2023

One of the primary services at the physiotherapy clinic of UMM Hospital is post-stroke rehabilitation. The hospital is fully equipped with the infrastructure that supports these services, including the availability of static cycles, IR, and diathermy. Post-stroke rehabilitation services have been conducted since June 2013, however, since the establishment of the clinic, levels of patient satisfaction have not been evaluated. Assessment of client satisfaction is important because, in the future, the clinic will be a place of reference for physiotherapy students about post-stroke rehabilitation and providing excellent service to clients. This study used the SERVQUAL (Service Quality) method which involves the assessment of the aspects of tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, to assess the level of patient satisfaction with different services. The study was conducted on all patients who come to the clinic between March and May 2015. The sample size was 20 patients. We identified the patient’s expectations and perception of clinic physiotherapy at the clinic and compared it to the results of the SERVQUAL performance assessment. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the majority of respondents were unsatisfied with the services at the physiotherapy clinic, due to the limitations of the physiotherapists’ abilities, long waiting times for services, and lack of on-call physiotherapists. In addition, there are patient complaints about the lack of equipment at the clinic. However, patients were very satisfied with the safety and comfort of the therapy services, this is influenced by the abilities of qualified physiotherapists who are able to resolve complaints We suggest that the clinic needs to increase the number of physiotherapists in this clinic, and it is necessary to make updates to the existing physiotherapy equipment.
Keywords: Service quality, physiotherapy, stroke
The Difference Between the Effects of the McKenzie Neck Exercise and Contract-Relax Stretching on Neck Function of Onion Peelers with Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Authors: Imanurrohmah Lubis Zidni , Haya Faramida Nabila , Multazam Ali
Published: July 2023

Many jobs have health risks caused by unergonomic posture while working for a long time. One of the disorders that often occurs is myofascial pain syndrome. If ignored, there will be a disruption in neck function. Contract-relax stretching can reduce the pain and spasm in neck muscles, while the McKenzie neck exercise can restore the cervical intervertebral disc to its normal position and reduce neck disability. This research aimed to determine the difference in the effect of contract-relax stretching and the McKenzie neck exercise on the neck‘s function in onion peelers with myofascial pain syndrome. The study was quasi-experimental with two groups: pre-test and post-test design. The population was onion peelers at CV. Anita Jaya Sukses, Sidoarjo. The sample was 18 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. Data weres analyzed using the Independent Sample T-test. Based on the test, contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise obtained a significant value of 0.011(p< 0.05), so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. The study concluded that there was a difference in the effect of contract-relax stretching and McKenzie neck exercise on neck function in onion peelers with myofascial pain syndrome.
Keywords: Contract-relax stretching, McKenzie neck exercise, myofascial pain syndrome
The Effect of Pregnancy Exercises in Reducing Anxiety in Pregnant Mothers in their Second and Third Trimesters in Pekauman Puskesmas, Banjarmasin
Authors: Okvitasari Yenny , Rifai Rizal , Chalida Puteri Musphyanti
Published: July 2023

Pregnancy can result in physical and psychological changes that trigger uterine contractions to give birth prematurely, miscarriage and depression. The World Health Organization‘s data shows that 8-10% experience anxiety during pregnancy, and the number of pregnant women in Banjarmasin City in 2021 is 11,492. Prevention can be done with pregnancy exercises. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of pregnancy exercises on reducing anxiety in second and third-trimester pregnant women at Pekauman Public Health Center, Banjarmasin City. The research method used was experimental. The population of this study were all pregnant women in the Pekauman Health Center area. Sampling was done by purposive sampling technique, totalling of 30 pregnant women, 15 control groups and 15 treatment groups. Data collection using the HARS anxiety level questionnaire with the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney statistical test with a p-value of 0.008 concluded that ”the hypothesis is accepted”. Thus there is a difference between the results of the intervention group and the control group on the implementation of pregnancy exercise. Pregnant women are advised to routinely do pregnancy exercises so that they can reduce anxiety levels and be better prepared to face childbirth.
Keywords: Anxiety, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Exercise
The Importance of Adaptability in Knowledge Technology and Accounting in Traditional Restaurant
Authors: Agung Dewantoro Ikrar , Meiwanto Doktoralina Caturida , . Lestari
Published: July 2023

The traditional restaurant business is one of the sources that contribute to an increased income of a region. However, poor business performance causes the income from traditional restaurants to be suboptimal. Therefore, the role of traditional restaurants in having the ability to adapt to technological developments, and accounting adaptability are the main issues of this study. The documentation analysis method of social research used, explores the theoretical model and empirical results of how these three capabilities can affect the performance of traditional restaurant businesses. The study on the importance of the role of adaptability of accounting and technology have not been widely carried out in previous research in Indonesia. This research is expected to provide guidelines and further research facilities for the government, to approach the development of traditional restaurants in encouraging culinary tourism and the revival of SMEs.
Keywords: accounting adaptability, management adaptability, technology adaptability, SME
Social Communication Patterns of Silver Man in Daily Life in South Tangerang City
Authors: Pratama Bintang , Hendrawan Hendri , . Indriastanto , Parengkuan Pricilia , Sofiana Sari Syifa
Published: July 2023

The silver man phenomenon in South Tangerang City is quite troubling. In addition to impacting the perpetrator, this silver man’s existence indirectly disturbs the order on the highway. This fact is certainly interesting if you look more closely at the actual conditions and the appearance of the silver man, who seems complicated to take firm action against. This study discusses the Silver man’s social communication pattern in daily life in the City of Tangerang. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research with a qualitative approach. The data needed to describe the Silver Man communication pattern in South Tangerang City were obtained using in-depth interviews, observation, and document review techniques. From the analysis of this study, it was found that first, social communication took place in the form of individual communication with other silver people using regionaland non-verbal languages. The second is that social communication also takes place in the form of personal communication with parents and siblings.
Keywords: community communication, communication pattern, silver man
The Influence of Discipline, Leadership and Work Environment Toward Employee Performance at BPJSTK in DKI Jakarta Branch
Authors: Hikmah Perkasa Didin , Arbaina Ceci , Imelda Novita Susiang Maria , Dhyan Parashakti Ryani , Al Faruq Abdullah Muhammad , Mini Rostina Cut
Published: July 2023

Employee performance is the result of work that strongly relates to the company’s strategic goals. The company’s performance is largely determined by its human resources. Supposing that the employees have good discipline and a sense of security and convenience in the work environment; consequently improve employee performance. The results obtained from the observation of questionnaire distribution data of 25 respondents showed that there were problems faced by employees at BPJSTK (National Social Security Agency for Employment) DKI Jakarta Branch, for 36% did not agree in working together or in other words they preferred to work independently, 40% stated that there was no motivational encouragement from the leaders and other employees, 40% of unclear task instructions from the leaders, 36% of the leaders have not been able to create conducive relationships and atmosphere, 36% of the leaders are not tech-savvy (technology illiterate), 44% of the leaders are subjective to employees, 80% of the leaders and policies frequently tend to substitute, 44% lack bonding, 40% lack support from colleagues, and 44% physical environment factors. This study aims to determine the influence of discipline on employee performance, the influence of the work environment on employee performance, and the influence between discipline and work environment on employee performance at BPJSTK DKI Jakarta Branch.
Keywords: discipline, leadership, work environment, employee performance
Do Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Need To Adopt E-wallet? A Study Post- Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Apriani Ari , Endah Retno Wuryandari Nur
Published: July 2023

SMEs are not deemed to be moving forward until they quickly implement e-payment systems into their operations. In today’s world, both online and in-person purchases are made via electronics. Many stores and malls currently provide digital payment options like QRIS (Quick Response Indonesia Standard), but few SMEs are willing to adopt it. Therefore, this research is important because during the Covid-19 pandemic, online shopping activities at e-commerce merchants for SMEs in Indonesia increased. Because SMEs must be able to adjust to situations, both during and after the pandemic by using E-Wallet as a form of payment, the results of this study can be taken into consideration by SMEs players to adopt e-wallet and make the move to digital. Based on earlier research used to develop the study’s research hypotheses, quantitative descriptive research was carried out. The Smart PLS program will be used to handle the data for 250 respondent populations dispersed across 5 regions of Indonesia. Based on the study’s findings, SMEs players may want to consider going digital and expanding their payment choices with secure, user-friendly e-wallets so that customers feel comfortable making payments.
Keywords: e-wallet, intention to adopt, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, promotion
Assessing Factors Contribute to Unclaimed Properties in Selangor--Post-pandemic Scenario
Authors: Zulkifli Muhammad Mohd , Hanan Muhamad Farah , Imran Mohd Zuhuri Muhammad , Syazwina Md Ibrahim Nur , Amira Amat Amran Nurul , Aisyaa Syafiqa Mohd Zaki Nurul , Meiwanto Doktoralina Caturida
Published: July 2023

Real estate planning is the exertion plan, which must be made to distribute the property owned by the property owner to the beneficiaries when the owner passes away in order to prevent problems or arguments later on. This paper aimed to study the effect between knowledge, heir’s awareness, and complex administration process toward unclaimed properties among residents in Selangor in the context of post-pandemic scenario. This study reviewed the literature of past research of factors that influenced unclaimed properties. The construct variables used in this study were knowledge, awareness, and complex administration process. This study adopts online survey questionnaire to collect 384 valid responses from the residents in Shah Alam, Selangor. These collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 and the results were gathered through pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings revealed all variables were significantly influenced by unclaimed properties. The implication of this study was to focus on smaller sample in Selangor while sample size should give another significant outcome. Government and state authority must come up with mountainous strategies to overcome this issue by imposing several initiatives.
Keywords: faraid, heirs awareness, knowledge, Malaysia, unclaimed properties
Making Meaning of the Pandemic Through Symbols in Literary Work
Authors: Rahmawati Irma , Budi Wahyu
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is still a thing people think about and deal with. It affects everything, including literature. Arguably, making meaning of a pandemic through literature can be a helpful strategy to cope with the situation. This paper aims to observe the meaning of the symbols in a novel by Herman Melville, Moby Dick. The story possesses various symbolic meanings and can relate to the metaphorical point of view of the pandemic. The paper uses a qualitative methodology to focus on finding the symbols, the themes represented, and the meaning of the symbols for each character and relating them to post-pandemic situations using a qualitative methodology. The theory of symbolism by Susanne Langer is employed to identify and analyze the symbols in Moby Dick. This paper results on the symbols’ relevance and creates meaning for the situation of the post Covid-19 pandemic.
Keywords: post pandemic, literature, novel, symbolism
Sanguinarine triggers apoptosis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma cells through ROS-dependent JNK-kinase signaling
Authors: Patil Kalyani , Khan Abdul , Ahmad Fareed , Kuttikrishnan Shilpa , Anver Rasheeda , Mateo Jericha M. , Ahmad Aamir , Bhat Ajaz , Buddenkotte Joerg , Steinhoff Martin , Uddin Shahab
Published: July 2023

Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC), the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer, originates from the malignant transformation of atypical epidermal keratinocytes. In recent decades, contemporary research has widened our comprehension of the molecular pathogenesis of cSCC, propelling the evolution of effective therapies in the management of cSCC. Sanguinarine (Sng), a quaternary benzophenanthridine alkaloid, is a multifaceted natural agent. In consideration of its potent anti-neoplastic activity, the present study evaluated the in vitro cytotoxicity of Sng against primary (A431) and metastatic (A388) cSCC cells and delineated its underlying molecular mechanisms. Treatment with Sng significantly inhibited cell proliferation by inducing sub-G0/G1 cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis in cSCC cells. Sng evoked reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, intracellular glutathione (GSH) depletion, mitochondrial transmembrane potential (ΔΨm) depolarization, and the activation of the JNK pathway as well as that of caspase-3, -8, -9, and PARP. Application of the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) inhibited ROS production, replenished GSH levels, and abolished the apoptosis induced by Sng via downregulating JNK. Our results also showed that z-VAD-FMK, a pan-caspase inhibitor, efficiently blocked cell death induced by Sng. Moreover, pharmacological inhibition of JNK by SP600125 mitigated Sng-induced apoptosis. Finally, Sng ablated the stemness potential in metastatic cSCC cell-derived spheroids. Cumulatively, this investigation revealed that Sng triggers apoptosis in cSCC cells through ROS- dependent activation of the MAPK signaling pathway, thus suggesting its therapeutic potential.
Building resilience in the cow herd with a systems approach
Authors: Stokka Gerald , Sawyer Jason
Published: July 2023

Veterinarians involved with bovine practice are the main source of information to clients related to animal well-being. To remain relevant and bring value to clients, we must move from the pathogen/disease paradigm to one that encompasses systems thinking, particularly as it relates to building resil­ience in the system. Systems thinking is the ability to identify related forces that are a part of the business of cattle raising. Animal health can be measured with objective indices such as morbidity and mortality, and inputs spent on antibiotic use and preventive vaccines. When animal health issues occur in well-managed herds, resist the temptation to only search for pathogens related to disease; instead, ask the appropriate ques­tions and seek out information necessary to identify the system of the ranch and look for ways to return to balance. Aspects of the system that must be addressed include genetic selection pressure, nutrition, grazing systems and management, envi­ronment, handling facilities, people behavior, competing enter­prises, and labor resources. Trust with clients is critical to com­munication and to implement strategies to regain resilience and balance in the system.
Bovine physical examination
Authors: Jones Meredyth
Published: July 2023

The physical examination is the foundation of the diagnostic workup in cattle. The physical exam begins with a distance exam where the animal is observed prior to restraint where pa­rameters such as mental status, abdominal contour and lame­ness are best evaluated. With completion of the distance exam, the hands-on examination begins. It has been said that you miss more by not looking than by not knowing. For this reason, a systematic physical examination in which the examining veterinarian follows a standard pattern for every animal exam­ined is to be followed.
Balancing the hat rack
Authors: Kohtz Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

Veterinary medicine is a wonderful and rewarding profession. It can also be a challenging, demanding and stressful career. Practitioners need to be able to balance family, work, hobbies and other responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed. There are a plethora of podcasts, blogs, articles and books on well-being and work-life balance. Unfortunately, there is not an easy solution to balance life; what works for one person might not work for another. In this lecture, completing the stress cycle will be discussed, a method to measure overall well-being will be introduced, and the need to set priorities and tips and suggestions for work-life balance will be explored.
Mediators of calcium homeostasis in cows with differing postparturient calcium dynamics
Authors: Seely C. , McArt J.
Published: July 2023

Many multiparous dairy cows experience subclinical hypocal­cemia (SCH) in the immediate postpartum period as they adapt to the demands of lactation. Furthermore, differing dynamics of SCH in the days following parturition are associated with varied health and production outcomes, with cows experienc­ing transient SCH producing more milk and facing fewer nega­tive health events than cows with delayed or persistent SCH. Our objectives were to describe differences in mediators of Ca homeostasis between cows experiencing different dynamics of SCH.
Tulathromycin metaphylaxis increases prevalence of multidrug resistant Mannheimia haemolytica while improving health in stocker calves
Authors: Crosby W. B. , Karisch B. B. , Hiott L. M. , Loy J. D. , Epperson W. B. , Capik S. F. , Morley P. S. , Woolums A. R.
Published: July 2023

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is commonly controlled by metaphylaxis, but increasing prevalence of antimicrobial re­sistant (AMR) Mannheimia haemolytica (MH) may decrease ef­ficacy. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of macrolide metaphylaxis on 1) morbidity and mortality in stocker cattle over a 21-day period and 2) isolation rate and anti­microbial susceptibility of MH at arrival (d0) and d21.
An evaluation of early intervention protocols based on camera-based autonomous mobility score trends
Authors: Cramer G. , Shepley E. , Boyle N. , McMillan R. , Askew A.
Published: July 2023

Lameness is a major animal welfare issue in the dairy indus­try and its measurement is a component of both industry- and processor-led animal welfare audits. Although lameness is highly prevalent on dairy farms, farm personnel have difficul­ties identifying mild cases of lameness. Reasons for this diffi­culty include the time, human resources and training required to detect lameness, along with the lack of belief that early inter­vention works. Automatizing the process of lameness detection through the implementation of autonomous camera-based deep learning will provide dairy farms with an effective and easy-to-implement tool to reduce lameness duration. Combining early and accurate lameness detection with appropriate treatment protocols will result in lower levels of lameness. The objective of this project was to determine if changes in camera-based au­tonomous mobility scores could be used to reduce the duration of lameness.
Water-based medium-expansion foam depopulation of adult cattle
Authors: Capria V. , Kieffer J. , Cheng T. , Arruda A. , Campler M. , Moeller S. , Bowman A.
Published: July 2023

Current options for depopulation of adult cattle outlined in the “AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals” are limited, have logistic constraints, and may not be practical on a large scale. Water-based foam is advantageous because the necessary equipment is readily available, easy to use and presents minimal personnel risk. Foam has been successfully used to depopulate poultry but no research has been conduct­ed on cattle.
Positive long-term effect of increased days to conception on milk production during that lactation and the following lactation in Holstein dairy cows
Authors: Villarroel A.
Published: July 2023

Emphasis on early conception after calving has long been a tar­get of the dairy industry as an important step for high produc­tivity in dairy cattle. However, data show that average produc­tive life of cows has been steadily declining, suggesting short calving intervals may be detrimental to long-term survivability and therefore animal well-being. The objectives of this study were to determine if cows that conceived early after calving did differ in long-term milk production and culling risk compared to cows that conceived later in a study encompassing 2 consecu­tive lactations.
Should I stay or should I go – a qualitative assessment of why recent graduates remain in food animal practice
Authors: Gibbons P. , Koziol J. , Cummings D. , Hake M. , Sacquitne C. , Schmidt M.
Published: July 2023

Attrition of veterinarians from private practice is concerning to the veterinary industry. Many studies have investigated the issues and challenges, but data on bovine practitioners is lack­ing. The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges experienced by recent graduates in bovine practice, reasons for staying and potential reasons they would consider leaving bovine practice.
Differential gene expression in peripheral leukocytes of pre-weaned dairy calves with respiratory disease
Authors: Elder L. A. , Hinnant H. R. , Mandella C. M. , Claus-Walker R. A. , Parrish L. M. , Trombetta S. C. , Slanzon G. S. , McConnell C. S.
Published: July 2023

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a leading cause of calf morbidity and mortality in both beef and dairy sectors of the United States cattle industry resulting in financial losses and compromised welfare. Differential gene expression (DGE) al­lows detailed insight into individual immune responses and can identify enriched pathways and biomarkers that contrib­ute to disease susceptibility and outcome. Differential expres­sion of genes related to innate immune function has been well documented in both feedlot and post-weaned dairy cattle with experimentally induced or naturally occurring BRD. However, little is known regarding DGE in pre-weaned Holstein calves. Therefore, the aims of this study were to evaluate gene expres­sion in peripheral leukocytes relative to BRD diagnosis, dis­ease progression and age progression in Holstein heifer calves throughout the preweaning period.
Evaluating the impact of marketing strategies on host response
Authors: Capik S. F. , Woolums A. R. , Karisch B. B. , Harvey K. M. , Scott M. A.
Published: July 2023

Although there are differences in how cattle are weaned and marketed in the U.S., the impact of these commonly employed strategies on host response in terms of inflammation, immu­nity and metabolism remains unclear. Recent advances in ge­nomic sequencing allows for unparalleled evaluation of how cattle marketing strategies influence host gene expression. Our objective is to evaluate the impact of marketing cattle directly to a backgrounding operation versus traditional auction market and order buyer system prior to arrival at a backgrounding op­eration on host gene expression.
Evaluating the efficacy of two footbath concentrates to control digital dermatitis in freestall dairy cows using a non-inferiority study
Authors: Ordaz S. , Shepley E. , Rendahl A. , Dopfer D. , Anklam K. , Cramer G.
Published: July 2023

Digital dermatitis (DD), an infectious hoof lesion, is prevalent in U.S. dairies and compromises cow health, welfare and profit­ability. Footbaths are the main form of DD prevention and con­trol. Understanding the comparative efficacies among commer­cial footbath products in preventing and controlling DD cases within a herd is necessary to provide farms with the informa­tion required when selecting a product for use. Digital derma­titis (DD), an infectious hoof lesion, is prevalent in U.S. dairies and can rapidly become endemic to a herd if not proactively controlled, compromising cow health, welfare and profitabil­ity. Footbaths are the main form of DD prevention and control. Understanding the comparative efficacies among commercial footbath products in preventing and controlling DD cases with­in a herd is necessary to provide farms with the information re­quired when selecting a product for use. Our primary objective was to determine if a commercial footbath concentrate (Heal­max®) was non-inferior to a copper sulfate concentrate in the prevention of new cases of digital dermatitis (DD). As a second­ary objective, we sought to investigate the comparative effica­cies of the 2 products in the control of chronic DD cases.
Effects of subclinical Theileria orientalis Ikeda genotype infection on average daily gain ratios and a satisfactory rating in the breeding soundness exam in bull test stations in Virginia
Authors: Guynn S. R. , Currin J. F. , Todd S. M. , Greiner S. P. , Lahmers K. K.
Published: July 2023

Theileria orientalis Ikeda genotype is a tick borne hemoprotozo­an that typically causes economic losses in dairy and beef cattle in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Acute clinical infections from T. orientalis Ikeda include anemia, icterus, ill-thrift and death. The acute phase of the infection has been associated with decreased libido in dairy bulls, decreased live weight gain in beef bulls and increased mortality in naïve adults and calves. A sequela to acute infections within a herd is persistent sub­clinical infections, which have been associated with decreased mean daily gain in suckling beef calves. In late 2017, T. orienta­lis Ikeda was detected in beef cattle from multiple counties in Virginia and was associated with anemia, weakness, late term abortions and death. As of 2022, T. orientalis Ikeda has been identified in beef cattle in 31 of 95 Virginia counties. Beef pro­duction, typically in naturally bred cow-calf operations, is the second largest agricultural commodity in Virginia. Central bull testing programs for performance evaluation and marketing of beef bulls has existed for over 60 years in Virginia. T. orienta­lis Ikeda was first detected at the Southwest bull test station in 2020 when screened at conclusion of the test. The objective of this study was to determine if subclinical infection with T. ori­entalis Ikeda affected the average daily gain (ADG) ratios of all bulls on test and the achievement of a satisfactory rating of the breeding soundness exam (BSE) for senior bulls.
Evaluation of antimicrobial resistance and risk factors for recovery of intrauterine Escherichia coli from cows with metritis on California commercial dairy farms
Authors: Basbas C. , Garzon A. , Silva-del-Rio N. , Byrne B. A. , Karle B. M. , Aly S. S. , Williams D. R. , Pereira R.
Published: July 2023

Metritis is a major uterine disease in dairy cattle, typically oc­curring within 21 days post-partum, and the fourth most com­mon health issue in cows as identified by producers. Currently, little is known of MICs of intrauterine E. coli (EC) to common antimicrobial drugs used to treat metritis in California dairies. The goals of this study were to evaluate factors affecting recov­ery and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in intrauterine E. coli in post-partum dairy cows with and without metritis from com­mercial California dairy farms.
Retention and recovery of different on-animal sensors for monitoring behavior of beef bulls during breeding
Authors: Rykaczewski C. , Kieffer J. D. , Bello N. M. , Trotter M. , Garcia-Guerra A.
Published: July 2023

On-animal sensors (OAS) are utilized to monitor behavioral and physiological characteristics remotely, allowing producers and veterinarians to make inference about the health and reproduc­tive status of livestock. Breeding soundness evaluations (BSEs) performed on bulls prior to the breeding season are useful for identifying preexisting conditions, however, these are not reli­able for identifying breeding impediments (e.g., lameness) that develop during the breeding season which can result in subfer­tility or even infertility. Thus, there is potential for the applica­tion of OAS for the monitoring of beef bulls during breeding, however, relatively little research has been done on this topic. The objective of this study was to characterize retention and functional recovery for different OAS on beef bulls during the breeding season. In addition, we explored potential risk factors associated with retention and functional recovery.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of pantoprazole in calves
Authors: Olivarez J. , Mulon P. , Smith J. , Cremerius H. , Cantrell C. , Kreuder A. , Ebner L. , Cox S.
Published: July 2023

Abomasal ulcers occur commonly in veal calves as well as and hospitalized beef calves. One of the recognized therapeutic in­terventions for abomasal and gastric ulceration is the increase of the gastric pH. The lack of efficacy data for gastroprotec­tants, such as pantoprazole, for ulcer prevention and treatment in cattle is a health and welfare issue. The goal of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of pantoprazole administered to healthy calves.