bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Feasibility, safety and oncological outcomes of minimally invasive oesophagectomy following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma – Experience from a tertiary care centre
Authors: Surendran Suraj , Midha Geet , Paul Negine , Yacob Myla , Abraham Vijay , Mathew Manu , Sasidharan Balu Krishna , Gunasingam Rajesh Isiah , Pavamani Simon Pradeep , Irodi Aparna , Mani Thenmozhi , Samarasam Inian
Published: August 2022

Background:

Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) has improved the resectability and survival of operable oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). We aimed to study if nCRT for OSCC makes minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO) technically more challenging and if the peri-operative and oncological outcomes are acceptable for MIO following nCRT.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective review of patients with OSCC (cT1-2N1-2, cT3-4aN0-2) treated with nCRT and MIO between 2013 and 2019 was performed. The operative details including the technical difficulty in tumour dissection and lymphadenectomy, the post-operative complications and oncological outcomes were studied.

Results:

Seventy-five patients (male:female - 50:25; mean [range] age - 55.49 ± 8.43 [22–72] years; stage II - 34.7%; stage III - 37.3%; stage IVA - 28.0%) were enrolled. The concurrent chemotherapy course was completed by 25.3% of patients and the most common reason limiting the completion of chemotherapy was neutropaenia (66.0%). A thoraco-laparoscopic (n = 60) or hybrid (n = 15) McKeown's oesophagectomy with a two-field lymphadenectomy was performed. The increased surgical difficulty was reported in 41 (54.7%) patients, particularly for mid-thoracic tumours and tumours exhibiting incomplete response. The 30-day overall and major complication rate was 48.0% and 20.0%, respectively, and there was no mortality. The rate of R0 resection, pathological complete response and median lymph nodal yield were 93.3%, 48% and 8 (range: 1–25), respectively. The mean overall survival (OS) was 62.2 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 52.6–71.8) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) was 53.5 months (95% CI: 43.5–63.5). The 1-, 2- and 3-year OS and RFS were 89.5%, 78.8% and 64.4% and 71.1%, 61.3% and 56.6%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Minimally invasive McKeown's oesophagectomy is feasible and safe in patients with OSCC receiving nCRT. The radiation component of nCRT increases the degree of operative difficulty, especially in relation to the supracarinal dissection and lymphadenectomy. However, this drawback did not adversely affect the short-term surgical or the long-term oncological outcomes.
Four-year outcomes for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty from a single centre in India
Authors: Bhandari Mahak , Kosta Susmit , Reddy Manoj , Mathur Winni , Neto Manoel Galvao , Bhandari Mohit
Published: August 2022

Background:

Bariatric endoscopy has emerged for non-surgical treatment of obesity, providing a treatment option for weight loss and associated comorbidities. Outcomes of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) of 12 months have been published by our team and there is a need for longer follow-up period understanding the effects of ESG techniques.

Aim:

This report emphasises on weight loss pattern in follow-up time points and monitors the post-procedure improvement in comorbidities with minimum 4-year follow-up of patients undergoing ESG at a single academic centre in India.

Subjects and Methods:

This was a prospective cohort study. All procedures were performed by the same surgeon. Patients with a body mass index of >30 kg/m2 (or >27 with comorbidities) underwent ESG for treatment of obesity. Patients were systematically followed yearly after their procedure. Data collected on the primary outcome and secondary outcomes were analysed and presented.

Results:

612 patients (69.3% female) with a mean age of 40.70 ± 12.66 years and mean body mass index of 34.30 ± 5.05 kg/m2 underwent ESG. Out of 612 patients, follow-up rates for a 1-2-3 and 4 years were 93.1%, 90.2%, 81.7% and 81.9%, respectively. The mean percentage total body weight loss was 18.19% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 17.72–18.57) and %EWL was 49.30% (95% CI: 48.91–49.68) with 90% of participants-maintaining a percentage of total weight loss of ≥5% and 70% of patients maintaining an EWL of ≥25% at 4 years, respectively. Resolution/improvement of comorbidities was 51.2% cases of T2DM, 65.8% cases of hypertension, 73.6% cases of dyslipidaemia and 89.9% remission were in obstructive sleep apnoea. No patient required an emergency intervention, and there was no mortality or significant morbidity.

Conclusions:

This study shows acceptable results with ESG at 4 years in our unit. Regular monitoring by a multidisciplinary nurtures weight loss, resolution or improvement of comorbidities and improvement of quality of life with low perioperative complications. There is a need for more reports with this approach to determine the amount and duration of weight loss outcome and medical intervention.
Nursing students' experiences with blackboard
Authors: Alkarani Ahmed Saleh
Published: August 2022

Background:

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has overwhelmed the nursing workforce through tremendous pressure worldwide. Therefore, the Ministry of Education in many countries had transferred the education system to virtual learning. Thus, blackboard is currently the main tool for delivering education and enabling the interactions between teachers and students.

Aims:

The aim of this study is to explore nursing students' challenges in using Blackboard, and to explore the advantages and disadvantages of using blackboard among nursing students.

Settings and Design:

This study used a descriptive qualitative study design. The study collected eleven nursing students.

Subjects and Methods:

In-depth individual semi-structured interviews were used.

Statistical Analysis:

The data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results:

The results identified four themes: high student satisfaction in using backboard; the positive impact of using Blackboard; learning obstacles through using blackboard; and students' desire for in-class education instead of the blackboard platform.

Conclusion:

Blackboard, through its current characteristics and features, makes education easy and available to all students. However, students do not prefer blackboard in practical nursing subjects.
Association between demographic, academic, and behavioral characteristics with physical activity levels among international students in China during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Nivyimana Willy , Mbasani Rogious , Yollande Djivoh Sènan , Daan Zhou , Bayumvire Claudette , Wang Manyu
Published: August 2022

Background:

International students face multiple challenges due to cultural distance, cultural shock, social support, stress and anxiety, language barriers, and classroom transition. Moreover, the outbreak of COVID-19 complicated the living situation for international students. Physical activity (PA) can be a coping strategy in overcoming health challenges as it is known to have health benefits, improve socialization and integration skills.

Aim:

The study aimed to determine PA levels of international students in China during COVID-19 and analyze the associated characteristics.

Setting and Design:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among international students in China.

Subjects and Methods:

An online questionnaire that included demographic, academic, and behavioral characteristics together with International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form tool was used to collect the data.

Statistical Analysis:

Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and Mann–Whitney U test were employed to analyze the data.

Results:

One thousand and hundred and twenty international students were recruited into the study. 71.3% of the participants were engaged in low, 15% in moderate and 13.8% in high PA. PA of international students was associated with gender, body mass index, marital status, continent of origin, student residence, study language, time spent in China and alcohol consumption P< 0.01; academic level P< 0.05. However, there was no significant association of PA with age and smoking status P< 0.05.

Conclusion:

This study indicates a lower level of PA among international students in China. International education management may consider the promotion of PA as a good intervention to the health of international students during COVID-19.
Active surveillance of adverse events following the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination - Oxford-AstraZeneca (Covishield) vaccine
Authors: Varghese Sangeetha Merrin , John Grace Mary , George Geomcy , Jacob Linda , Paul Mammen , Sachu Arun , Johnson Abel K Samuel , Chandy George Mateethra
Published: August 2022

Background:

COVID-19 vaccines have been the most rapidly developed vaccines in history and consequently, fears of its safety and efficacy intrigue the minds of the common man.

Aims:

This study was intended to determine the adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination and thereby reduce vaccine hesitancy in the people.

Methods and Materials:

An active vaccine safety surveillance study was carried out on health-care workers of a tertiary care center in Central Kerala using a prestructured interview schedule documenting a description of adverse events following immunization (AEFI), time of occurrence, management and outcome of AEFI, knowledge about AEFIs, and fear of COVID-19 vaccination. A telephonic survey was carried out on 475 randomly selected COVID vaccine beneficiaries.

Results:

Overall, 86% of the participants reported at least one postvaccination symptom. Fever (51.8%), injection-site pain (46.9%), headache (29.3%), myalgia (28.4%), and fatigue/tiredness (25.1%) were the most common symptoms. None of the symptoms were severe/serious to warrant hospital admission. Side effects were more common in females (P = 0.003) and reactogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccine decreased with advancing age (P = 0.001). The vaccine did not have any difference in side effects among those who had previous COVID-19 infection.

Conclusion:

This study shows that COVID vaccines are safe in the Indian population and the side effects are similar to any other vaccine. It may help to dispel any fear and misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination and thus maximize the benefit of the nationwide immunization program.
The preferences and practices regarding refractive surgeries among Saudi Ophthalmology Society members
Authors: AlGhamdi Abdullhamid S , AlGethami Rahma A , Almalki Nada Ahmad , Al-Amri Abdulrahman Mohammed , Al-Barry Ma'an
Published: August 2022

Background:

Refractive errors are the leading cause of visual impairments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Laser refractive eye surgeries are getting huge popularity for correcting these visual impairments in KSA and other gulf countries.

Aims:

The study assessed the preferences and practices regarding refractive surgeries The preferences and practices regarding refractive surgeries among Saudi ophthalmology society members.

Setting and Design:

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire among the Saudi Ophthalmology Society members.

Methods and Materials:

The questionnaire was pilot tested and had 28 items that included sociodemographic details and practices related to refractive eye surgery of participating ophthalmologists.

Statistical Analysis:

The collected data was analyzed using Pearson's Chi-square test to determine the relationship between categorical variables.

Results:

Excimer laser platform EX500 (Alcon) was the most commonly used refractive surgery system. There were region-wise differences observed in the type of refractive surgery system where surgeons from Central KSA used AMARIS 1050 RS (SCHWIND) (83.4%) and AMARIS 500 (SCHWIND) (68.4%) comparatively more than other regions (P < 0.05). The majority of the eye surgeons (84.4%) used Pentacam comprehensive eye scanner preoperative screening, and corneal topography was the most commonly used preoperative examination method. Only 9.1% of the surgeons had refractive eye surgery on 75%–100% of their patients, and the most commonly preferred refractive eye surgery (RES) by the surgeons in our study was photorefractive keratectomy.

Conclusion:

The findings showed that refractive eye surgery trends are changing, and surgeons are shifting to more reliable techniques with fewer postsurgical complications.
Early Versus Late DNR Orders and its Predictors in a Saudi Arabian ICU
Authors: Aletreby Waleed Tharwat , Mady Ahmed F. , Al-Odat Mohammed A. , Balshi Ahmed N. , Mady Anas A. , Al-Odat Adam M. , Elshayeb Amira M. , Mostafa Ahmed F. , Abd Elsalam Shereen A. , Odchigue Kriz L.
Published: August 2022

Background

Practices of Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders show discrepancies worldwide, but there are only few such studies from Saudi Arabia.

Objective:

To describe the practice of DNR orders in a Saudi Arabian tertiary care ICU.

Methods:

This retrospective study included all patients who died with a DNR order at the ICU of King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 1 to December 31, 2021. The percentage of early DNR (i.e., ≤48 hours of ICU admission) and late DNR (>48 hours) orders were determined and the variables between the two groups were compared. The determinants of late DNR were also investigated.

Results:

A total of 723 cases met the inclusion criteria, representing 14.9% of all ICU discharges and 63% of all ICU deaths during the study period. The late DNR group comprised the majority of the cases (78.3%), and included significantly more patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), community acquired pneumonia (CAP), acute kidney injury, and COVID-19, and significantly fewer cases of readmissions and malignancies. Septic shock lowered the odds of a late DNR (OR = 0.4, 95% CI: 0.2–0.9;P= 0.02), while ARDS (OR = 3.3, 95% CI: 2–5.4;P < 0.001), ischemic stroke (OR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.1–5.4;P= 0.02), and CAP (OR = 2, 95% CI: 1.3–3.1;P= 0.003) increased the odds of a late DNR.

Conclusion:

There was a higher frequency of late DNR orders in our study compared to those reported in several studies worldwide. Cases with potential for a favorable outcome were more likely to have a late DNR order, while those with expected poorer outcomes were more likely to have an early DNR order. The discrepancies highlight the need for clearer guidelines to achieve consistency.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Osteoporosis in Saudi End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis
Authors: Mahzari Moeber M. , Alibrahim Ahmed R. , Alghamdi Nawaf A. , Alsadhan Muatassem A. , Almoamary Saad M. , Masuadi Emad M. , Al Shahrani Awad S.
Published: August 2022

Background:

Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density, thereby increasing the risk of pathological fractures. It is a common complication of chronic kidney disease. However, there is limited local data on the prevalence of osteoporosis in end-stage renal disease.

Objective:

The current study evaluated the epidemiology of osteoporosis in end-stage rental disease patients at a Saudi Arabian tertiary care center.

Methods:

This cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted using data obtained between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2019 at the Dialysis Center at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. End-stage rental disease patients who were aged ≥50 years and underwent hemodialysis for at least 1 year were included, while those with documented metabolic bone disease and absence of bone mineral density data were excluded.

Results:

Sixty-four end-stage rental disease patients undergoing hemodialysis met the inclusion criteria. The patients underwent bone mineral density measurement at the discretion of the treating physician. The mean patients' age was 73 ± 11.5 years and 76% were women. The overall prevalence of osteoporosis was 37.5%, and it was similarly distributed among women and men (38.8% and 33.3%, respectively). Nine of the 15 male patients (60%) and 24 of the 49 female patients (49%) had fractures. Twenty-five (39%) patients used glucocorticoids. Osteoporosis was most commonly identified in the femoral neck (26.2%), followed by proximal femur (19.4%), and lumbar spine (18.8%). A high rate of osteoporosis was significantly associated with older age and being underweight.

Conclusion:

A high rate of low bone mineral density was demonstrated in end-stage renal disease patients. The femoral neck was the most common osteoporosis site in this patient population, and advanced age and underweight were possible risk factors for low bone mass.
Ruscogenin Protects Against Deoxynivalenol-Induced Hepatic Injury by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis Through the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway
Authors: Elsawy Hany , Rajendran Peramaiyan , Sedky Azza Mahmoud , Alfwuaires Manal
Published: August 2022

Background

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a trichothecene mycotoxin with demonstrated cytotoxicity in several cell lines and animals, primarily owing to inflammation and reactive oxygen species accumulation. Ruscogenin (RGN), a steroidal sapogenin of Radix Ophiopogon japonicus, has significant anti-thrombotic/anti-inflammatory effects.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to assess the protective role of RGN against DON-induced oxidative stress, which occurs through the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway and is regulated by phosphoinositide 3-kinases/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT).

Methods:

The effects were examined using the HepG2 cell line. RGN and DON were suspended in serum-free medium. Cells were seeded onto plates, and then RGN, DON, or both were added over 24 h in triplicates for each group.

Results:

RGN conferred protection against DON-exhibited cytotoxicity against HepG2 cells. RGN pretreatment downregulated the expression of DON-induced TNF-α and COX-2 and the formation of reactive oxygen species in a dose-dependent manner. RGN upregulated the expression of Nrf2 and its antioxidant proteins as well as mRNA levels of HO-1/NQO-1/HO-1/Nrf2. Similarly, treatment with DON + RGN resulted in upregulation of the pI3K/pAKT signaling pathway in a dose-dependent manner. Finally, RGN was also found to inhibit the DON-induced apoptosis by upregulating the levels of cleaved proteins and downregulating the expression of Bcl2.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrates that RGN suppresses hepatic cell injury induced by oxidative stress through Nrf2 via activation of the pI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
Osteoarthritis of the knee joint in the obese patient: Do metabolic factors play a role?
Authors: Obiegbu Obinna Henry
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

Osteoarthritis (OA), a disease process characterized by progressive softening of the articular cartilage, sclerosis of subchondral bone, and cyst formation often affects the knee joint. Although OA has traditionally been interpreted as wear and tear, its etiology is now thought to be multifactorial with both biomechanical and metabolic factors implicated. Of the metabolic factors, leptin a glycosylated peptide hormone produced by the adipocytes has received major attention because of its correlation to body size. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the clinical severity of knee OA and serum leptin in obese patients.

Materials and Methods:

This was a prospective study; recruiting 100 patients (50 obese and nonobese patients) with OA of the knee joint. The severity of knee OA was ascertained using the WOMAC scoring system, and serum leptin of all patients was determined.

Results:

The age group most commonly affected by knee OA was 51–60 years. The mean serum leptin level in nonobese patients was 4.88 ± 5.08, compared to 20.11 ± 15.04 in obese patients. There was a statistically significant correlation between the severity of knee OA (using WOMAC score) and serum leptin level; P = 0.001.

Conclusion:

This study shows a statistically significant positive correlation between serum leptin and severity of clinical symptoms in obese patients with knee OA.
Visual outcomes and higher-order aberrations in eyes implanted with hybrid extended depth of focus intraocular lens
Authors: Kenia Vaishal P. , Kenia Raj V. , Mudaliya Laxmi , Pirdankar Onkar H.
Published: August 2022

PURPOSE:

To study the visual outcomes and higher order aberrations in eyes implanted with Hybrid EDOF IOL, particularly in Indian eyes.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is retrospective case series where subjects aged between 40-65 years and were implanted with LUCIDIS IOL by single surgeon were included. Subjects with Pre surgery corneal astigmatism > 1.50 D, corneal guttae, IOP >22mmHg, any ocular Co morbidities, Intra or post operative complication were excluded. At 1 month follow up, uncorrected visual acuities at distance (UCDVA), intermediate (UCIVA) and near (UCNVA), refraction were recorded. Internal Higher order aberrations and strehl ratio for a fixed pupil of 4mm and 6mm were calculated using NIDEK OPD Scan. Monocular defocus curve was obtained at 4 meter logMAR chart.

RESULTS:

Total of 55 eyes of 35 patients with mean±SD age of 58.50±7.49 years were evaluated. 89.09% of the eyes achieved visual acuity of 6/6. 49.09% could read N10 font at intermediate distance without any correction and 85.45% of the eyes had uncorrected near visual acuity of N6. Around 67% of the eyes did not require any refractive correction whereas around 26% of the eyes required correction upto ±0.25D. The defocus curve showed that visual acuity also ranges from 0.05 logMAR to 0.2 logMAR for Plano to -3.00D respectively. Mean±SD Strehl ratio at 4 and 6 mm pupil size was 0.06±0.04 and 0.02±0.02 respectively.

CONCLUSION:

Hybrid EDOF IOL such as LUCIDIS provides excellent vision at all distances. This could be attributed to IOL design which is spherical aberration neutral lens.
Malware detection for Android application using Aquila optimizer and Hybrid LSTM-SVM classifier
Authors: Grace M. , Sughasiny M.
Published: August 2022

INTRODUCTION: Android OS is the most recent used smartphone platform in the world that occupies about 80% in share market. In google play store, there are 3.48 million apps available for downloading. Unfortunately, the growth rate of malicious apps in google play store and third party app store has become a big concern, which holds back the development of the Android smartphone ecosystem. OBJECTIVES: In recent survey, a new malicious app has been introduced for every 10 seconds. These malicious apps are built to accomplish a variety of threats, such as Trojans, worms, exploits, and viruses. To overcome this issue, a new efficient and effective approach of malware detection for android application using Aquila optimizer and Hybrid LSTM-SVM classifier is designed. METHODS: In this paper, the optimal features are selected from the CSV file based on the prediction accuracy by cross validation using Aquila optimizer and the mean square error (MSE) obtained by the cross validation is consider as the fitness function for the Aquila to select the optimal features. RESULTS: The extracted optimal features are given to the Hybrid LSTM-SVM classifier for training and testing the features to predict the malware type in the android system. CONCLUSION: This proposed model is implemented on python 3.8 for performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, execution time, error, etc. The acquired accuracy for the proposed model is 97%, which is greater compared to the existing techniques such as LSTM, SVM, RF and NB. Thus, the proposed model instantly predicts the malware from the android application.
Finding Multidimensional Constraint Reachable Paths for Attributed Graphs
Authors: B. Bhargavi , Rani K. Swarupa , Neog Arunjyoti
Published: August 2022

A graph acts as a powerful modelling tool to represent complex relationships between objects in the big data era. Given two vertices, vertex and edge constraints, the multidimensional constraint reachable ( MCR) paths problem finds the path between the given vertices that match the user-specified constraints. A significant challenge is to store the graph topology and attribute information while constructing a reachability index. We propose an optimized hashing-based heuristic search technique to address this challenge while solving the multidimensional constraint reachability queries. In the proposed technique, we optimize hashing and recommend an efficient clustering technique based on matrix factorization. We further extend the heuristic search technique to improve the accuracy. We experimentally prove that our proposed techniques are scalable and accurate on real and synthetic datasets. Our proposed extended heuristic search technique is able to achieve an average execution time of 0.17 seconds and 2.55 seconds on MCR true queries with vertex and edge constraints for Robots and Twitter datasets respectively.
Линейные неоднородные сравнения
в цепных дробях из конечных алфавитов
Authors: Kan Igor' Davidovich , Odnorob Valery Andreevich
Published: August 2022

В настоящей работе рассматривается линейное неоднородное сравнение
$$
ax-by\equiv t (\operatorname{mod}q)
$$
и доказывается верхняя оценка
для числа его решений. Здесь $a$, $b$, $t$ и $q$ -
данные натуральные числа, $x$ и $y$ - взаимно простые переменные
из заданного отрезка, такие что число $x/y$ раскладывается
в цепную дробь с неполными частными
из некоторого конечного алфавита $\mathbf{A}\subseteq\mathbb{N}$.
При $t=0$ аналогичная задача была решена ранее
в работе И. Д. Кана, при $\mathbf{A}=\mathbb{N}$ -
в оригинальной работе Н. М. Коробова. Кроме того,
в одном из новых вариантов постановки задачи на дробь $x/y$
накладывается также дополнительное ограничение
в виде линейного неравенства.
Библиография: 20 названий.
Существование решений нелинейной задачи Канторовича оптимальной транспортировки
Authors: Bogachev Vladimir Igorevich , Rezbayev Ayrat Vladimirovich
Published: August 2022

В работе исследуется существование решений задачи Канторовича
оптимальной транспортировки с нелинейным функционалом стоимости,
порожденным функцией стоимости, которая зависит
от плана транспортировки. Рассмотрен также случай
функции стоимости, зависящей от условных мер плана транспортировки.
Получены широкие достаточные условия существования
оптимальных планов для радоновских маргинальных распределений
на вполне регулярных пространствах и
полунепрерывной снизу функции стоимости.
Библиография: 18 названий.
Линейные суммы относительно функции пола и трех арифметических функций
Authors: Chu Wenchang
Published: August 2022

Два класса конечных линейных сумм относительно функции пола и трех арифметических функций оцениваются в замкнутых формах. Библиография: 9 названий.
Increasing Appointment Adherence in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus via Appointment Reminders and Patient Education
Authors:   , Huy Leslie
Published: August 2022

Practice Problem: Appointment no-shows and nonadherence have been an organization-wide concern within the project setting, resulting in increased healthcare costs and workload while disrupting the continuity of patient care. PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In adult diabetic patients ages 19-99 (P), how do appointment reminders by nursing staff and patient education related to appointment adherence (I) compared to the current practice of appointment reminders by administrative assistants and no patient education related to appointment adherence (C) affect appointment adherence rates (O) within ten weeks (T)? Evidence: Current evidence demonstrates that patient appointment reminders improve appointment adherence rates. The evidence supported the practice change project through the use of patient appointment reminders to decrease appointment no-shows and overall healthcare costs. Intervention: The evidence-based practice change project utilized patient appointment reminders that included an education component related to the benefits of appointment adherence. The project change included the utilization of a nursing staff member to contact patients in one endocrinology clinic in a small, rural Southern Indiana hospital. Outcome: The project results demonstrated that appointment reminders were effective in increasing appointment adherence rates in the project clinic. Conclusion: Evidence supports the use of patient appointment reminders which correlates to improved appointment adherence rates. The patient appointment reminders conducted by nursing staff during this DNP practice change project demonstrated an increase in appointment adherence rates within the project clinic.
Placing Spirituality in the Contemporary World: The Islamic Spirituality Vs. Secularized Spirituality
Authors: Abdullah Fatimah
Published: August 2022

This article argues that secular humanists’ scholars like postmodernists are developing great interest in spirituality as though they are beginning to have a positive approach towards religion and as though they are beginning to abandon their secular humanistic beliefs. Despite such positive approach towards spiritualism, they have not changed their position against religion. In fact, in the spiritual practices of Eastern religions such as the transcendental meditation of Buddhism and Hinduism in healing Western troubled souls has however no clear relationship with religiosity. In the same vein, Postmodern preaches that mental growth, development, inner peace and contentment are gained on a personal and individual level instead of developing a relationship with God. This kind of secularization to spirituality is absurd and confusing to Muslims who do not differentiate between the Western conceptions of spirituality and religiosity. Hence, the objective of this paper is to address the issue of spirituality brought forth by secular humanism and postmodern, by drawing the distinction between western secular conception of spirituality and Islamic spirituality, the nature and the significant of spirituality and the relationship between spirituality and religiosity and spiritual intelligence. This paper concludes there is a necessary and positive relationship between religious and spiritual practices and psycho-spiritual wellbeing and life as a whole. From Islamic perspective, no spirituality without religiosity. Spirituality is the essence of religiosity and they are undoubtedly of equal important and significant to understand the role of religion which is revealed from God, as a way of life. Hence, there is no good without God.
Hilando y desanudando saberes maternos a través de los escenarios digitales
Authors: Echeverri Gallo Catalina
Published: August 2022

Los saberes que le han permitido a las mujeres desempeñarse como madres no provienen de su biología, son adquiridos mediante procesos de aprendizaje y socialización que se enmarcan, en cada momento histórico, en diferentes actores y escenarios. Estos saberes, a través de diferentes mediaciones sociales, transmiten los discursos dominantes provenientes del patriarcado y el capitalismo que configuran las subjetividades maternas favorables a sus intereses y mandatos. En la actualidad, las mujeres también se apropian de los contextos y las herramientas digitales para producir y compartir sus saberes en torno a sus experiencias maternas, y con ello, construyen espacios de aprendizaje que reclaman ser explorados y pesquisados en sus diferentes aristas y vicisitudes. A partir de una etnografía digital y los aportes de los feminismos y las ciencias sociales, busco comprender cómo las subjetividades maternas se configuran a partir de los saberes maternos que se despliegan por medio de las narrativas e interacciones digitales de siete madres blogueras colombianas y las comunidades que las siguen en sus trayectorias. Los resultados muestran que las madres visibilizan, a través de las interacciones digitales, los discursos patriarcales y capitalistas que las consideran desprovistas de saberes en relación con sus maternidades, de allí que busquen instruirlas y dotarlas para que se conviertan en «buenas madres» y sigan al pie de la letra lo dictaminado por los profesionales expertos. Sin embargo, a partir de estos mismos medios digitales, algunas mujeres se permiten cuestionar estos discursos hegemónicos y develar las trampas desde las cuales establecen desigualdades y opresiones de género. Las blogueras de lo materno devienen en nuevos referentes para las mujeres que quieren narrarse, acompañarse, comprenderse e interpelarse en sus tránsitos como madres y darle lugar a otros intereses y conocimientos que insisten en ser validados y reconocidos. A partir de estas prácticas digitales, las mujeres realizan sus propias búsquedas y, en los entrelazamientos con otras mujeres, crean y sostienen comunidades de aprendizaje que les permiten construir su propio relato materno y darle lugar a otros sentidos, sentires, vivencias y devenires para sortear de otros modos sus experiencias como madres o futuras madres.
Review on the development of kelp industry in Shandong province: A comparative perspective
Authors: Li Cai-Yun , Wang Guo-Dong , Wang Hai-Tao , Feng Dong-Yue , Wei Xiao , Xu Tao , Xu Ke-Feng
Published: August 2022

Shandong and Fujian are two important provinces regarding the development of the seaweed industry, which shared three-fourths of the national seaweed yield in the year 2020. The present study has analyzed the overall situation of the seaweed industry in Shandong and Fujian provinces by comparing annual output, farming area, and species structure. The current status of Laminaria japonica cultivation in two provinces is also compared to the production process, industrial organization, progress, and innovation. On this foundation, the following development strategies are proposed for the seaweed industry in Shandong Province: (1) change the mindset based on the present industrial basis, (2) retain and transform innovative achievements, (3) enhance the services of associations and organizations and (4) construct brands based on current market share.
IMPROVING STUDENT’S SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH MOBILE SOCIAL NETWORKING (Case Study : First Year Students of Stikes Yarsi Mataram
Authors: Aristiawan Danul
Published: August 2022

The aimed of this research was to find out whether the implanting of mobile social networking can be able to improve the student’s ability in speaking term of accuracy and fluency at first year students’ of Sikes Yarsi Mataram. This research was conducted through pre-experimental method. The population of this research consisted of one class of first year students’ of Sikes Yarsi Mataram which consisted of 31 students at Sikes Yarsi Mataram academic year 2020/2021. In collecting data, the researcher gave a speaking test, the speaking test help into two steps, there were pre-test and post-test, while to analyzed data , the researcher used (t)test. The findings of this research showed that the mean score in pre-test in term of pronunciation was (3,06) and post-test was (5,65). The mean score in pretest in term smoothness was ( 3,39) and post-test was (5,74). And the total result of pronunciation and smoothness or X1 was (3,22) and the post-test or X2 was (5,7). So, this is showed students got improvement in their speaking after being taught through mobile social networking, the students ability in speaking English became better than before
THE REALIZATION OF SEMANTIC MAPPING STRATEGY IN READING OF ENGLISH FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASS IN SMK BARDAN WASALAMAN BATANG
Authors: Huda S. Thoriqul , Sutinnarto Sutinnarto , Hamdani Haris
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of Semantic Mapping strategies in teaching reading comprehension in second grade students of SMK Bardan Wasalaman Batang. The research question is whether Semantic Mapping strategies are effective in Reading of English for Foreign language Class. Forty-two eleventh grade of in SMK Bardan Wasalaman Batang was chosen as a subject and divided equally into two groups; one group is the experimental group and the other is the control group. There are several procedures carried out in data collection to answer research questions; first, a pre-test is given before the experiment is performed to ascertain whether there are no significant differences in English proficiency in the two subject groups of lesson. Subjects are required to complete a reading comprehension test consisting of forty-five multiple-choice tests within ninety minutes. Second, after the experiment, a post-test was carried out using the same test for the pre-test. Finally, the t-test was used to determine whether there were significant differences in the achievement of reading comprehension between the two groups.  The data showed that there were significant differences in the achievement of reading comprehension between the experimental groups - treated with Semantic Mapping strategies and the control group taught with KWL strategy. It means that the Semantic Mapping Strategy is more effective than KWL Strategy. The data indicate that there is significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between the experimental group - treated and Semantic Mapping strategy, and the control group taught with KWL strategy. It means that Semantic Mapping Strategy is more effective than KWL Strategy.
THE ANALYSIS OF SIGN POSTS WORDS AND PHRASES ERROR IN STUDENTS’ WRITING ESSAY
Authors: Rusdin Rusdin Rusdin
Published: August 2022

This study was conducted to investigate and find out the student errors in using signposts in writing essays. Therefore, this study focused on finding the level of students’ ability in using signposts and the types of students’ errors in using signposts. 9 students of the fourth semester of English Education Program STKIP Dompu are taken as samples of the study. To obtain the data needed in this research the researcher tries to investigate the object by applying the descriptive quantitative method. The result of the test shows: (1) the mean score of the students in using signposts in writing paragraphs was 11, 22. It means that the students of English Education Program STKIP Dompu in applying signposts in essay writing were “very poor level”. (2) The types of students’ errors in using signposts in writing paragraphs are classified into four types: omissions errors, additions errors, misformations errors, and misordering errors.
Determination of the Maxx Prospect Zone Petrophical Parameters in MA06 Well MA Field with Log Data Analysis
Authors:   Petroleum Engineering, Universitas Trisakti Jakarta, Achmad Muhammad Khalis Khawaritzy
Published: August 2022

The well logging method is one of the methods used in petrophysical analysis to assess the formations used in obtaining information and shadows related to a reservoir. In addition, in an effort to determine success in the oil and gas field, this method is also included for calculating petrophysical values such as permeability, water saturation, and porosity. Then this value will be used in finding the initial oil reserves (OOIP) and initial gas reserves (GIIP) in the MA field. This will be very helpful in developing further oil and gas fields because materials are available as a basis for reference. This study analyzes the MA field precisely at the MA-06 Well by utilizing the qualitative and quantitative petrophysical analysis method by only referring to log data because there is no availability of core data. To find out the depth of the prospect zone and what fluid is in the formation, the authors analyze it in a qualitative way, namely by determining the permeable zone, then looking at the resistivity value, then determining the type of fluid on track 3. While in obtaining petrophysical values such as shale volume, porosity, water saturation and rock permeability the authors chose to use quantitative methods to analyze them. So that the results of the analysis carried out, it was found that the MAXX well has a net sand thickness of 36 feet and a net pay of 36 feet with an average value of shale volume, porosity, water saturation and permeability in that zone respectively 34.8%. , 18.03%, 35.3%, and 38.31 mD.
ANALISIS PERKUATAN KOLOM PASCA KEBAKARAN PADA GEDUNG DPRD KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Efendi Aco Wahyudi
Published: August 2022

Dalam rangka memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut maka perlu dilakukan Investigasi dan Assesment pada gedung D Komplek Kantor DPRD Provinsi Kalimantan Timur yang bertujuan agar aktivitas yang terjadi dapat berjalan dengan baik. Adapun Investigasi dan Assesment ini merupakan salah satu upaya owner untuk dapat menunjang pencapaian sasaran. Dapat diketahui tingkat keamanan dan stabilitas bangunan gedung serta langkah-langkap yang perlu diambil untuk pemeliharaan dan memperbaiki/memperkuat strukturnya bila dianggap perlu. Dari hasil analisis struktur dengan konsep kapasitas layan Gedung dan mengunakan hasil investigasi metode NDT menggunakan f’c 20 MPa dan hasil jumlah kebutuhan tulangan pada tiap struktur secara garis besar Gedung DPRD masih dalam kondisi layak guna, namun pada segmen ruangan yang telah mengalami kebakaran pada lantai satu dilakukan analisis khusus dengam melakukan pengurangan mutu beton dan baja pasca terinteraksi dengan suhu besar sesuai dengan beberapa penelitian dan jurnal melakukan penurunan mutu hingga 40-50% dimana f’c dimasukkan menjadi f’c 10 MPa dan tegangan leleh minimun dan minimun pada baja tulangan ruangan tersebut diturunkan menjadi 50% fy 120 MPa dan fu 195 MPa.
TIPOLOGI POLA RUANG RUMAH KOST MAHASISWA DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Fawzia Irma , Andini Dila Nadya
Published: August 2022

Rumah kost adalah hunian sementara yang digunakan mahasiswa saat kuliah karena jauh dari rumah. Banyak rumah kost bermunculan di sekitar Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. Sayangnya, belum banyak penelitian yang membahas tentang rumah kost. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mencari tipologi pola ruang pada rumah kost dan posisi keberadaan ruang bersama. Adapun yang menjadi sampel penelitian adalah kost di sekitar Universitas Lambung Mangkurat di Banjarbaru. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian dapat memetakan macam-macam tipe pola ruang pada rumah kost, berserta jumlah tiap jenisnya.
Aprendizagem na engenharia de produção através de jogos: análise usando o ProKnow-c
Authors: Nascimento Lucas Bergami , Oliveira Kathleen Silvestre de , Servare Junior Marcos Wagner Jesus , Bragança Maria Carolina Drago
Published: August 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo geral explorar o portfólio bibliográfico encontrado por intermédio do método ProKnow-C, o qual traz artigos importantes ao tema: Uma melhor aprendizagem da engenharia de produção na universidade através de jogos. O método ProKnow-C refere-se de uma análise quantitativa de artigos publicados realizadas por meio de filtros como a leitura de pedaços e integralidade do texto e a quantidade de citações que consta no Google Scholar, e assim por diante. A partir desse estudo, identificou-se 08 artigos que integra o portfólio bibliográfico, em que foram observados nestes trabalhos os autores de destaque, os meios de publicações de destaque, o material que auxiliou como base para os trabalhos, além de mencionar as contribuições de cada um deles, da aprendizagem no ensino superior de engenharia de produção através dos jogos.
IDENTIFICATION OF FERTILITY HAPLOTYPES IN THE BELARUSIAN POPULATION OF HOLSTEIN CATTLE
Authors: Ramanishka E. L. , Kireyeva A. I. , Mikhailova M. E. , Sheyko R. I.
Published: August 2022

Long-term artificial selection of highly productive breeding animals, latent carriers of genetic diseases, has led to the accumulation of recessive mutations in the cattle population. Since 2007, the Laboratory of Animal Genetics has been researching the fertility haplotypes of Holstein cattle (HHC, HHB, and HHD), and since 2016, the Laboratory has started additional research by other haplotypes (HH0, HH1, HH3, HH4, HH5, HCD) that affect reproductive traits and are associated with embryonic and early postembryonic death of calves. Earlier developed methods allowed us to identify mutations in the FANCI, APAF1, SMC2, GART, TFB1M, SLC35A3, ITGB2, APOB, and UMPS genes associated with these haplotypes. Monitoring cattle populations in Belarus (n = 4101 heads) made it possible to reveal the frequency of occurrence of the hidden carriers of mutant alleles of the HH0 haplotype amounting to 3.42%, HH1 — 2.82%, HH3 — 3.75%, HH4 — 0.59%, HCD — 2.35%, HH5 — 2.2%, HHC — 2.56%, HHB — 0.65%, and HHD — 0%. We believe that further DNA diagnostics of foreign and domestic breeding will allow diminishing the spread of genetic defects that degrade the reproductive qualities of cattle.
Analysis of the Factors Influencing Consultation with Traditional Health Practitioners: A Case of Bapedi Communities in Limpopo Province South Africa
Authors: Rankoana Sejabaledi A
Published: August 2022

Traditional medicine continues to play a critical role in promoting and sustaining health in developing nations, especially in the rural areas where traditional healers are the exclusive providers of primary health care in their communities. The primary objective of scientists is to ascertain the rationale for the ongoing use of traditional medicine in an era when biomedical procedures are widely available, accessible, and inexpensive to the majority of people. The current research examines the elements that contribute to continuous consultation with traditional healers in four rural communities in South Africa's Limpopo Province. The data collection method was semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of 53 patients recruited from the households of traditional health practitioners. The study findings present four factors influencing consultation with traditional health practitioners namely accessibility and affordability, affordability and holistic care to offer spiritual and emotional care.
Yönetim Gezegeninin Pazarlama Uydusundan Görüntüsü
Authors: LEKESİZGÖZ Kaya Ali
Published: August 2022

Bir gezegenin ya da başka bir uydunun etrafında belirli bir yörüngede dönen gök cisimleri olan doğal ve yapay uydular dünyamızı ve diğer gezegenleri araştırmaya, iletişim kurmaya ve hatta uzak galaksileri gözlemlemeye yardımcı olurlar. Kendileri Dünya'nın dışında olsalar da Dünya'nın içinde ne olup bittiğini anlamamıza yardımcı olurlar. Bu metaforik bakış açısıyla bireysel, örgütsel veya toplumsal ihtiyaçları karşılamak, refah seviyesini artırmak, sürdürülebilir olmak amacıyla yönetim disiplininde de kullanılan uydular var mıdır? Varsa bu bakış açısıyla yorumlanabilir mi? Yönetim bir gezegen olarak düşünülürse pazarlama fonksiyonu bir uydu olarak görülebilir mi? Bu çalışmada pazarlama disiplini uyduya, yönetim ise bir gezegene benzetilerek çokuluslu bir içecek işletmesi olan PepsiCo’nun bir numaralı ismi tarafından kaleme alınan “Kola savaşı nasıl kazanıldı?” adlı eserin tanıtılması ve eleştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Algı Yönetimi ve Bitcoin: Elon Musk Örneği
Authors: ŞENGÜL Miray , MEDETOĞLU Batuhan
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışma, algı yönetiminin Bitcoin fiyatlarına etkisini göstermek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Algı yönetimi, çeşitli stratejiler uygulanarak hedeflenen düşüncelerin kitlelere kabul ettirilmesi şeklinde ifade edilmektedir. Küreselleşme ve dijitalleşmenin etkisiyle algı yönetiminin siyasetçiler, gazeteciler ve bireyler tarafından sıklıkla kullanıldığı gözlemlenmektedir. Algı yönetiminin günümüzde dijital medya olanaklarıyla gerçekleştirildiği ve düşüncelerin çeşitli platformlar aracılığı ile ifade edildiği görülmektedir. Kimi mecralarda manipülasyona neden olan algı yönetimi, genellikle kitleler tarafından izlenen kişilerce gerçekleştirilmektedir. Çalışmada, Elon Musk tarafından Twitter platformu üzerinden gerçekleştirilen paylaşımların, Bitcoin fiyatlarına etkisi gösterilmiştir. Çalışmada Musk tarafından gerçekleştirilen üç paylaşım ile o tarihlerde Bitcoin fiyat hareketliliği incelenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda Musk tarafından gerçekleştirilen paylaşımlar ile Bitcoin fiyatları üzerinde gerçekleştirilen olumlu ve olumsuz algı yönetiminin doğrusal olduğu bulgusu elde edilmiştir. Özellikle belirtmek gerekir ki Bitcoin fiyatının düşüş ya da yükseliş hareketinde tek etkili olan faktör Musk’ın paylaşımları olmamakla beraber, bu paylaşımlar fiyatlara büyük oranda etki etmiştir. Daha sonra gerçekleştirilen çalışmalarda farklı kişilerce gerçekleştirilen algı yönetimi örneklerinin analiz edilmesi önerilmektedir.