bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Khả năng kiểm soát sinh học Vibrio parahaemolyticus NT7 phân lập từ tôm thẻ bệnh hoại tử gan tụy (AHPND) của chủng Bacillus polyfermenticus F27 phân lập từ giun quế
Authors: Minh Nguyễn Văn , Tuấn Lê Anh , Lợi Phạm Quang , Linh Dương Nhật , Đức Trần Kiên , Nhi Võ Ngọc Yến , Ni Trần Thị Á , Tình Nguyễn Thị Ngọc
Published: April 2021

Bệnh hoại tử gan tụy ở tôm được phát hiện đầu tiên ở Trung Quốc năm 2009 và gây hại cho nghề nuôi tôm ở nhiều nước kể cả Việt Nam. Trong nghiên cứu này, chúng tôi sàng lọc khả năng kháng Vibrio parahaemolyticus gây bệnh hoại tử gan tụy của một số chủng Bacillus. Chủng V. parahaemolyticus NT7 sử dụng trong nghiên cứu này được phân lập từ mẫu tôm thẻ chân trắng bệnh hoại tử gan tụy tại Ninh Thuận và đã được định danh bằng phương pháp sinh hóa. Bằng phương pháp vạch vuông góc và giếng khuếch tán, chúng tôi sàng lọc được chủng Bacillus polyfermenticus F27 đối kháng V. parahaemolyticus NT7 với đường kính lớn nhất là 18,50 mm. B. polyfermenticus F27 có khả năng ức chế V. parahaemolyticus NT7 khi tiến hành đồng nuôi cấy, không gây tiêu huyết và an toàn đối với tôm thẻ giống với tỷ lệ sống 100% của nghiệm thức thử nghiệm. Kết quả khảo sát LD50 khi gây nhiễm V. parahaemolyticus NT7 lên tôm thẻ giống là 1,12. 105 CFU/ml. Tiến hành thử nghiệm đánh giá khả năng bảo vệ vật chủ của chủng B. polyfermenticus F27, chúng tôi nhận thấy chủng có khả năng bảo vệ tôm thẻ giống từ chủng V. parahaemolyticus NT7 gây bệnh. Những kết quả trên cho thấy rằng chủng Bacillus polyfermenticus F27 có tiềm năng để sản xuất chế phẩm sinh học kiểm soát và phòng bệnh EMS/AHPNS trên tôm.
Đánh giá chất lượng nước giếng khoan ở xã Tân Thạnh huyện Thanh Bình tỉnh Đồng Tháp
Authors: Vân Phạm Thị Hồng
Published: April 2021

Nước giếng khoan là một trong các nguồn nước đóng vai trò rất quan trọng trong việc cung cấp nước sạch cho người dân xã Tân Thạnh huyện Thanh Bình tỉnh Đồng Tháp. Trong bài viết này, tác giả phân tích mẫu nước và đối chiếu với bộ tiêu chuẩn Việt Nam QCVN 09MT:2015/BTNMT để đánh giá chất lượng nước ngầm. Kết quả phân tích mẫu nước giếng khoan cho thấy giá trị của pH, nitrat, sulphate, clorua nằm trong tiêu chuẩn cho phép (QCVN 09MT:2015/BTNMT); hàm lượng Fe tổng dao động trong khoảng 1,59- 2,50 mg/L và độ đục khoảng 9,1-26,3 NTU vượt giới hạn cho phép của nước sinh họat (QCVN 02-2009-BYT sắt là 0,5 mg/L và độ đục nhỏ hơn 5 NTU). Do đó cần quan tâm và có hướng xử lý hàm lượng sắt trong nước trước khi sử dụng.
OPTIMIZING BALANCE SHEET FOR BANKS IN INDIA USING GOAL PROGRAMMING
Authors: Tanwar Jyoti , Vaish Arun Kumar , Rao NVM
Published: April 2021

In earlier years, there was abundance of funds in banks in the form of demand and savings deposits. Hence, the focus of banks was mainly on asset management. But intense competition and volatility of interest rate due to banking reforms reduced the availability of low-cost funds and therefore, banks focused on liability management as well. These pressures call for structured and comprehensive measures and not just ad hoc action. This is how banks started to concentrate more on the management of both sides of the balance sheet. As a result, the concept of asset-liability management originated in India and introduced in the Indian banking industry since 1st April 1999 to administer the risk management aspects. This paper attempts to optimize assets and liabilities of banks using goal programming technique. Secondary data is collected from annual reports of Allahabad bank from 2010-2019 and RBI website is used for modelling. The findings show that in Allahabad bank, goal programming help in achieving optimization and increase profitability. The model incorporating constraints and set objectives. It model can support banks in decision making process, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. An attempt is made to use realistic goals and constraints after discussing with bank officials.

JEL Classification Codes: C61, G21, G32.
Forecasting Model of Production and Price of Grains Commodity in Central Sulawesi
Authors: - Muhardi , Evansyah Dizzi , Antara Made , - Effendy
Published: April 2021

Food derives from biological resources, animals, and water, whether processed or not processed, meant as food or drink for human consumption. Food commodities have often been referred to as staples or basic needs of Indonesian people and others. The availability of staples has played a strategic role in stabilizing food security, economic security, and national political stability, leading to the issue of availability of staples receiving very serious attention from the Indonesia government. This study analyzed the best model of production forecasting and prices of rice and corn in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study used the ARIMA method to predict the production and prices of rice and corn. The results of the analysis showed that the best model was the forecasting model of ARIMA rice production (4,0,0) with decreasing production forecast data trends and corn with the ARIMA model (1,0,0) with increasing production forecast data trends. The forecasting model of ARIMA rice price (2,2,0) with decreasing price forecast data trends and ARIMA corn prices (2,2,0) with increasing price forecast data trends.
Application of REA-method to a convective drying of apple rings at ambient temperature
Authors: Bulegenov D. , Saliyeva Sayara , Sekerbayeva A. , Spotar Sergey
Published: April 2021

This study focuses on the convective drying of apple rings without any extra-heating of the processing ambient air. The lumped reaction engineering approach (REA) model has been employed to determine the rate of drying for the apple rings under forced convection considered as a normal processing regime. The algorithm implies determination the activation energy curve from the accurate ‘reference’ measurements of the drying rate under natural convection conditions. The required for the model implementation mass transfer coefficients for the apple ring samples under natural and forced conditions were obtained in the series of customized experiments. The study does extend the application of REA for the limiting simplest case of convective drying of thick samples under ambient temperature condition."
Role of Rubber Board and Government in Rubber Cultivation
Authors: Uthaman Aswin
Published: April 2021

This study represents the various assistant provide by the rubber board and the various methods adopted by the government for the sake of the rubber cultivators. From the study we can conclude that financial assistant and price stability are the main methods which are adopted by the government for the betterment of the rubber cultivators, awareness program and technical assistant are the main assistant adopted by the rubber board for the cultivators.
A Review on Glass fibre Reinforced Composites with Different Matrix
Authors: Gadde Mehar Chaitanya , Jenarthanan M P , Sathiyaraj C.
Published: April 2021

The glass fibers compared to the natural fibers of production has less environmental impacts severe. Natural fiber mainly for cultivation solar power Depends Also small use in fiber production and extraction amounts Fossil Fuel energy. In this paper study by the effect of drilling, Mechanical parts and component assembly in structures is Often in the industry Is the machining process is practice hemp-filled B.P. of Mechanical properties and compositions with glass fibers with properties Is replaced by a portion of the hemp fibers. The approximately mixed short fibers the glass fiber repaper of Mechanical properties of fiberglass Study by copying compounds. Are made and optimized Fiber length and wt% Are estimated. Hybrid fiberglass and between the adhesive of the thermal expansion coefficient of the thermal pressure generated by the difference Causing is imaginary temperature resin may case dependencies of the apparent shear strength. Glass fibers on tooth brushing sites by merging the PMMA strength of the teeth can increase that is what this study suggests.
The History of the Development and Propagation of QDA Software
Authors: Wolski Urszula
Published: April 2021

In the 1980s researchers began to develop software for the analysis of qualitative data. Since then such computer packages have transformed the nature and practice of qualitative research. This paper identifies and examines the processes that led to the development of a QDAS community from the perspective of social worlds theory. Based on interviews with developers and propagators of qualitative data analysis software (QDAS), this paper discusses its history and development, illustrating how a community emerged from the intersection of two social worlds, the computing world and the social science world. It shows use of QDAS spread to the wider social science community via informal and formal social networks, and the ways in which the simultaneous development of communications technologies enabled its further expansion.
Audiovisual Media Annotation Using Qualitative Data Analysis Software: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Melgar Estrada Liliana , Koolen Marijn
Published: April 2021

The variety of specialized tools designed to facilitate analysis of audio-visual (AV) media are useful not only to media scholars and oral historians but to other researchers as well. Both Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDAS) packages and dedicated systems created for specific disciplines, such as linguistics, can be used for this purpose. Software proliferation challenges researchers to make informed choices about which package will be most useful for their project. This paper aims to present an information science perspective of the scholarly use of tools in qualitative research of audio-visual sources. It provides a baseline of affordances based on functionalities with the goal of making the types of research tasks that they support more explicit (e.g., transcribing, segmenting, coding, linking, and commenting on data). We look closely at how these functionalities relate to each other, and at how system design influences research tasks.
Enhancing Meaning-Making in Research through Sensory Engagement with Material Objects
Authors: Cox Susan , Guillemin Marilys
Published: April 2021

There has been increasing awareness and interest in the role of the senses in qualitative research. We build on this work by focusing on the use of material objects in research. Using material objects in qualitative research, particularly those selected by research participants, offers a different kind of engagement that can add richness and complexity to the knowledge generated. Material objects can either be participant-selected or researcher-selected, each having its own benefits and challenges. Using examples, we explore how participants sensorially engage with these objects, using visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile means. This engagement with material objects, particularly those that are personally meaningful to participants, is useful when examining research topics that may be sensitive or abstract; it offers the potential for participants to identify salient associations and/or express what may be otherwise unsayable. We discuss practical strategies in using material objects as well as the ethical challenges and possible products of such research.
Current Issues in Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDAS): A User and Developer Perspective
Authors: Evers Jeanine
Published: April 2021

This paper describes recent issues and developments in Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDAS) as presented in the opening plenary at the KWALON 2016 conference. From a user perspective, it reflects current features and functionality, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning; implications of the cloud; user friendliness; the role of digital archives; and the development of a common exchange format. This user perspective is complemented with the views of software developers who took part in the “Rotterdam Exchange Format Initiative,” an outcome of the conference.
Interview Protocol Refinement: Fine-Tuning Qualitative Research Interview Questions for Multi-Racial Populations in Malaysia
Authors: Yeong May Luu , Ismail Rosnah , Ismail Noor Hassim , Hamzah Mohd. Isa
Published: April 2021

A reliable interview protocol is the key to obtain good quality interview data. However, developing a valid interview protocol is not a simple task, especially for beginner-level researchers. Extensive understanding of the research topic is no guarantee to quality interview findings because many other factors may affect the interview process. In our study among injured workers in Malaysia, researchers face additional challenge of interviewing multi-ethnic and multi-cultural study population. Most of them are also from lower socioeconomic status and education level. The objective of this study is to refine the pre-constructed interview protocol to address these challenges for valid data collection. The protocol must be easily understood and cover all research objectives to gain insights of the worker’s return to work experience. This article demonstrated the use of the 4-step Interview Protocol Refinement (IPR) Framework on the interview questionnaire. The steps were (1) ensuring alignment between interview questions and research questions, (2) constructing an inquiry-based conversation, (3) receiving feedback on interview protocols and (4) pilot testing of the interview questions. The IPR framework is an effective tool for improving the interview protocol reliability and validity. The refinement processes corrected some shortcoming in the pre-refined questionnaires and the pilot testing ensured that the refined questions were understood by the respondent and able to obtain the intended answers based on the research objectives. Research quality can be further enhanced by applying additional strategies during the stages of research tools validation and data analysis.
Using What Students Have at Their Fingertips: Utilising Mobile Phones for Circular Writing
Authors: Kayaoğlu Mustafa , Erbay Çetinkaya Şakire
Published: April 2021

The integration of mobile phones into language teaching is at its infancy due to lack of uniform empirical support and limited studies focusing solely on vocabulary and pronunciation teaching. Arguing that writing should be merited further attention, we targeted a group of 26 English majoring students at a large-size public university in the northeast of Turkey to investigate their attitudes towards mobile phone-integrated language practice in the form of collaborative circular writing outside the school borders and collaborative whole class conferencing in the classroom with a seven-week case study. We gathered the qualitative data via an open-ended questionnaire, and a focus group interview showed that the participants enjoyed the activity as it enabled them to learn new words and structures, enhanced their writing by bringing them a sense of audience and showing them the importance of cohesion and coherence, and helped them know each other better despite the inherent technical problems such as limited storage capacity, credit problems, and group work requirements. It can be concluded that mobile phone can enrich traditional board, pen and pencil language instruction with its interactive nature and the chance to reach information anytime and anywhere if the teacher plans the process carefully and sheds light on the nature and objectives of this integration beforehand.
A Multicase Study Exploring Women’s Narratives of Infertility: Implications for Counselors
Authors: Born Staci , Carotta Christin , Ramsay-Seaner Kristine
Published: April 2021

Infertility affects 6.7 million women in the United States (Chandra, Copen, & Stephen, 2013). Women’s experiences with infertility are not only influenced by biological health factors, but also by social, cultural, and personal variables. Given the prevalence and complexity of infertility, additional research is needed to further examine the nuances of women’s experiences. The purpose of this multicase study, as informed by four individual cases, was to explore how women construct their infertility narratives. Review of reflective journals found five common elements: (1) Emotional Rollercoaster, (2) Mind-Body (Dis)Connection, (3) Secret Identity, (4) Supportive vs. Constrained Communication Patterns, and (5) Fatalistic- vs. Agency-Oriented Coping. Increasing our understanding of the whole experience of infertility, beyond the biological diagnosis, is essential to decreasing stigma and increasing the quality of healthcare services available for women.
Social Context: A Review of Autobiography of a Disease
Authors: Halpin Sean
Published: April 2021

Autobiography of Disease by Patrick Anderson thoroughly examines the author’s life threatening experience with Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) osteomyelitis. Through notes kept by the author and caregiver/mother Anderson tells an evocative ethnography as told from the perspective of MRSA itself. This complex weaving of narratives highlights how multiple social and environmental considerations interact to impact Anderson's experience with illness. This book may be of interest to anyone seeking to learn more about the social context of illness.
Reading in the Mirror and Advancing the Proliferation of Photovoice: A Book Review
Authors: Latz Amanda
Published: April 2021

Within her recent book, Michele Jarldorn (2018) advances the methodological literature on photovoice. As someone who has also written a book on the photovoice methodology (Latz, 2017), reading this book felt like home to me. It also felt like looking—or reading—in the mirror. I approached the book joyfully, excitedly, and closely. Asserting that radical social work and photovoice have complementary aims, Jarldorn presents a practical and pragmatic look at photovoice in action. Readers across the globe and from any disciplinary background will find this new text rich with nuanced, experience-based, and useful content.
A Co/Autoethnography of Peer Support and PhDs: Being, Doing, and Sharing in Academia
Authors: McPhail-Bell Karen , Redman-MacLaren Michelle
Published: April 2021

As doctoral students, we were well aware of the social, cultural, and economic isolation experienced by many students working towards a PhD. In this paper, we provide an account of an informal peer support model that assisted us to successfully complete our PhDs. We used co/autoethnography to write into each other’s story, seeking to improve our research practice through creative reflection. Data included over 215 emails generated through our “weekly check-ins” during our PhDs, for a period of over 18 months. Following the iterative nature of co/autoethnography, we generated further data through collaborative analysis and reflexive, creative writing. Analysis involved each of us conducting inductive analysis of the data separately, followed by a collaborative process of checking and co-identifying themes, and collaborative writing of the co/autoethnography. We identified three major themes in the data: Being an Academic, Doing Academia, and Sharing in Academia. We continue to transform through the co/autoethnography and lay bare our experience of peer support for the purpose of supporting others undertaking a PhD, including ways to approach writing (or support writing), and ways to navigate the corporate university setting.
Defining a Practicum in Applied Linguistics through Duoethnography to Comply with the National Postgraduate Audit Culture in Mexico
Authors: Crawford Troy , Garcia-Ponce Edgar Emmanuell
Published: April 2021

In this article, we attempt to conciliate the issues of an audit culture that surround the postgraduate programs in Mexico through the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT) with highly flexible definition of the course using duoethnography. The goal being to satisfy national requirements yet retain freedom in applied research in English as a foreign language teaching. This is done through an intense process of data recycling with the student participants in a semester-long analysis. This analysis also involved a continuous editing and reediting process to try and connect all the participants’ autobiographical dots of the course to arrive at a definition.
Tribal Gaming Leader Strategies toward a Sustainable Future
Authors: Hall Janie , Fusch Patricia , Booker Janet
Published: April 2021

One aspect of leadership strategy is the need to account for the core values of the organization. The purpose of this case study was to explore the tribal gaming leader strategies used toward sustainability, an action that leads to tribal economic development and stability. The conceptual framework of situational leadership theory was used to guide the scope and analysis of this study. Six tribal gaming leaders from Oklahoma participated in a focus group session; 7 additional tribal gaming leaders from the same gaming organization participated in individual interview sessions. Member checking was used to strengthen the credibility and trustworthiness of the interpretation of the participants’ responses. Additionally, company documents were reviewed to triangulate the data. Four emergent themes were identified after data analysis: business value, which was attributed to tribal leaders’ alignment to their mission; strategic vision, which included their marketing and overall business environment; collaboration, which was evident wherein the tribal gaming leaders utilized internal and external partnerships to improve local communities and maintain competitive advantage; and communication, which was emphasized for its importance as a daily skill for information sharing.
Validity in Qualitative Research: A Processual Approach
Authors: Hayashi Paulo , Abib Gustavo , Hoppen Norberto
Published: April 2021

Validity and reliability of research and its results are important elements to provide evidence of the quality of research in the organizational field. However, validity is better evidenced in quantitative studies than in qualitative research studies. As there is diversity within qualitative research methods and techniques, there is no universally accepted criteria to assess validity in qualitative studies; its usefulness is also questioned. Therefore, in this paper, we argue that qualitative research should adopt a processual view approach of validity since it should not be the product of a single test or just one step in the research. Processual validity both supports good research and helps in its reflection and guidance. To illustrate our approach, we present the processual approach adopted by one of the coauthors during the development of a research project. We highlight the validity assurance activities for both ex ante and ex post research, peer review and participation in an international conference, which corroborated the quality of the processual approach and the results that were obtained.
How Should I Teach Sex Education in Middle School? An Action Research Study on an ICT-based Intervention
Authors: Rojas Briñez Diana , Galvis Panqueva Álvaro , Flores Hinojos Irma
Published: April 2021

In this article, we, Diana, Álvaro and Irma, present findings from an action research project aiming to promote self-care behaviors around sexual and reproductive health (SBSRH) in adolescents at a public school in Colombia through the use of ICT-based learning environments. I, Diana, the teacher-researcher carried out an action research study first reflecting on teaching practices for teaching healthy sexual behaviors, then assessing them in light of theoretical recommendations, and finally by creating a blended-learning project called “Self-Care in Action”. Irma was the action-research advisor and Álvaro the ICT-research and development advisor. Two groups of 7th graders participated in the project. We collected and analyzed qualitative data to document changes in student behaviors and perceptions. Since the pedagogical intervention, a favorable change occurred in the students regarding their knowledge, attitude, and intention to practice SBSRH. The results shed light on the complexity of developing healthy sexual behaviors in adolescents and provide a guide for designing a meaningful class project to encourage this transformation. The findings here are relevant for teachers, health advocates and policy makers striving to create effective school-based sex education programs.
Stories Matter: Reaffirming the Value of Qualitative Research
Authors: McAleese Samantha , Kilty Jennifer
Published: April 2021

While the social sciences are experiencing narrative and emotional turns that are largely based on exploratory and theoretical qualitative research, the problematic dismissal of qualitative research approaches continues to loom large outside academia. Frequently described as a collection of “anecdotal stories,” qualitative research is dismissed as unscientific and unreliable— comments that limit the perceived usefulness of qualitative findings, especially in terms of policy reform. This article problematizes evaluating qualitative research according to quantitative measures of rigour and explores the richness and value of documenting experiential stories and the process of storying in social science research. Notably, we take up the issues of criminal record suspension (pardons) and the abolition of carceral segregation as two case studies to demonstrate how the qualitative value of experiential research and personal stories are simultaneously mobilized and rejected by key actors such as politicians, government researchers, and judges. Our analysis highlights the power that stories have when it comes to influencing change within the criminal justice system, depending on who takes up/rejects these stories. We conclude with a discussion of why stories matter and how, when “layered,” they can contribute to the production of meaningful interventions to the ongoing criminalization and punishment of vulnerable people.
The Coach’s Journal: Experiences of Black Female Assistant Coaches in NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball
Authors: Larsen Leslie , Fisher Leslee , Moret Lauren
Published: April 2021

In NCAA Division I women’s basketball, Black female coaches make up only a small percentage of the total number of coaches (i.e., 26%; NCAA, 2016) even though the majority of student-athletes are Black (i.e., 51%). Although these discrepancies have recently been recognized in sport studies literature (Borland & Bruening, 2010; LaVoi & Dutove, 2012), sport psychology researchers have yet to explore the underlying structural and psychological issues that lead to the underrepresentation of Black female coaches in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. To this end, we utilized narrative inquiry (Smith & Sparkes, 2009a) in the current study to explore the stories of eight NCAA Division I women’s basketball assistant coaches who identify as Black females. During face-to-face interviews, participants described the roles they are asked to fill and the ways they cope with the multiple oppressions they experience as Black women in coaching. The first and second authors co-constructed four themes, (a) Pregame: Learning to coach; (b) First half: Experiences from the first 10 years; (c) Second half: Experiences from the last five years; and (d) Overtime: Thinking about the future, throughout their thematic analysis of these narratives (Braun & Clark, 2006). It is hoped that these findings will lead to the development of interventions that can empower NCAA Division I Black female coaches as well as challenge current structural ideologies that disadvantage Black female coaches in this context. Further, creating a more inclusive environment at NCAA Division I institutions could enhance the experiences and coaching career aspirations of Black female student-athletes by allowing them to see empowered Black female role models in coaching positions. Implications for certified mental performance consultants (CMPCs) working within NCAA Division I women’s basketball, who are well positioned to contribute to these efforts, are also discussed.
A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Published Research Exploring the Pregnancy and Resettlement Experience Among Refugee Women
Authors: Kingsbury Diana , Chatfield Sheryl
Published: April 2021

The number of refugees and asylum seekers throughout the world continues to increase, leading to increasing challenges in meeting healthcare needs of these individuals. Women’s antenatal health is of particular concern due to their vulnerability to sexual violence and the substantial proportion of refugees consisting of women and girls of or nearing reproductive age. The purpose of this qualitative metasynthesis was to integrate and interpret findings from previously published research reports in which authors explored aspects of pregnancy among resettled refugee women. Following a systematic search process, we used Dedoose qualitative data analysis software to manage the process of extracting and condensing data from primary sources. We developed themes including: comparing pregnancy care in resettlement with care at home; navigating unfamiliar language and cultural practices; making meaning through pregnancy and associated healthcare experiences. Our analysis revealed authors used thematic analysis regardless of research design, limiting the range of reported findings. Prior research focused on identifying challenges to pregnancy in resettlement; our findings expand this by considering how women navigate and make meaning from challenges. Service providers might encourage mentally healthy resettlement by guiding refugees to consider differences in an open-minded rather than judgmental attitude that respects old and new cultures.
Health Literacy and Type 2 Diabetes in Barbados
Authors: Quimby-Worrell Coralene
Published: April 2021

In this qualitative instrumental single case study, I explored how patients living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Barbados manage the disease and what role health literacy might play. Purposeful sampling aided in selecting the sample for the study. The sample was 23 participants who were 40 years and older, diagnosed with T2D, living in Barbados, and attending the Endocrine Center for treatment. Participants responded to 13 open ended questions used to answer the research questions. Information was coded using NVivo 10 software and the software provided the themes based on the participants’ responses to the interview questions. The themes provided were understanding T2D, lifestyle changes made post diagnosis, self-care after T2D, and support systems. The interpretation of the findings was that patients in Barbados had a moderate understanding on how to manage T2D and managed the disease with moderate effectiveness. The findings also revealed that health literacy might have a meaningful impact on how to manage T2D, but other factors might be involved. Recommended strategies are to improve communication between patient and providers and to provide initiatives to improve patients’ self-efficacy. The findings might provide health care leaders and policy makers with insight on how patients living in Barbados with T2D manage the disease and the role that health literacy might play.
“We Can’t Provide a Quality Service on Shoestrings”: Irish Practitioners Perspectives on the ECCE Scheme (2010)
Authors: Oke Ayooluwa , Butler Judith , O'Neill Cian
Published: April 2021

There is a general disquiet in the Irish Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) sector about the sustainability of initiatives and best practice guidelines in the context of low status, pay and investment. The ECCE Scheme (2010; DCYA, 2018b) provided access to three hours of “free” ECCE for children aged 2.8 years who could continue to avail of the ECCE until they reached 5.6 years old (DCYA, 2018b). Ireland, under the Barcelona Summit (2002), was obliged to provide increased access to ECCE to (European Commission, 2008) to increase women’s participation in the labour market (European Commission, 2008). However, the introduction of the ECCE scheme (2010) contributed to already existing structural and financial challenges in the provision of quality ECCE. To explore parental and practitioners’ experiences of the scheme, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 practitioners and 15 parents. Findings reveal that the scheme seems to have been unsuccessful in supporting practitioners in meeting quality standards, the costs associated with the introduction of the scheme as well as in meeting the needs of working parents for accessible ECCE.
Assessing Participant Group Affiliation and Attitudes Towards CTSI Services
Authors: Behar-Horenstein Linda , Zhang Huibin
Published: April 2021

Analyzing open-ended survey text responses holds the capacity to yield greater insight about participants’ perceptions of clinical translational science institute (CTSI) initiatives. Few translational research studies have explored their effectiveness. The aim of this mixed methods analysis was to assess participant perspectives of the impact and effectiveness of our CTSI program and services. We selected two open-ended survey question items (how CTSI benefitted research, and the most important impact of the research facilitated by the CTSI) from a larger set and compared responses by participant affiliations (clinical/non-clinical; lab/non-lab). We used a three-step analysis. First, nodes were generated using NVivo word frequency function. Next, with the aid of Python, we used sentiment analysis to classify each node (as positive, negative, or neutral) to indicate participant ratings toward their experiences with the CTSI and computed the average differences between groups. Third, we selected nodes that met pre-established criteria and report the qualitative distinctions. We recommend using precisely worded open-ended questions in future annual surveys or administering a survey using only opened-ended questions every six months.
Language and Globalization: An Autoethnographic Approach: Book Review of a Collection of Personal Narratives
Authors: Sarda Anuja
Published: April 2021

Maryam Borjian’s (2017a) edited book, Language and Globalization: An Autoethnographic Approach, provides real and personal narratives of authors from different geographical locations across the globe around complex issues surrounding linguistic globalization. Using autoethnography as a method, the book steps away from the typical academic writing. It engages readers into plots contextualized in several parts of the world about diverse languages which are intertwined with theoretical frameworks and concepts specific to the field of language and linguistics. The format of the book allows all readers to comprehend complex concepts through the medium of stories and help make personal connections. The simplicity of the writing style makes it easy for any reader to understand the influence of globalization from a language perspective.
“I Wanted to Know More”: A Narrative Exploration of Community College Students’ Goals and Aspirations
Authors: VanOra Jason
Published: April 2021

The literature on community colleges is overwhelmed by outcomes-oriented data concerning retention, attrition, and graduation rates. What we lack is a more complete understanding of why community college students choose to enroll in the first place. The current study seeks to fill this gap. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, students reported feeling motivated to attend community college by their desires to reconstruct themselves as scholars, make proud their families and communities of origin, achieve social mobility, and develop a more accomplished and purposeful sense of self. Implications of these findings for teaching and learning are discussed, as is the importance of using identity as a lens for understanding students’ motivations.
Charting our Course: A Review of Stephen Andrew’s Searching for an Autoethnographic Ethic
Authors: Copple Janie
Published: April 2021

This review critiques Stephen Andrew’s proposed method for applying ethical guidelines to autoethnographic research. Andrew argues that although extant autoethnographic literature attends to a variety of ethical considerations (i.e., relational ethics, reflexivity in research, tools for ethical writing), explicit analytical guidelines are lacking. Using excerpts from personal autoethnographies, Andrew illustrates his conception for an autoethnographic ethic leaving readers with practical tools and resonant narratives.
COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING: AN IMPACT EVALUATION STUDY OF THE NEELUMJHELLUM VALLEYS COUMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (NJVCDP)
Authors:   Ministry of Textile Industry, Government of Pakistan., Akram Sabahat
Published: April 2021

Purpose- This study presents an analysis of the impact of training imparted through a foreign aided project, the Neelum Jhehlum valleys community development Project (NJVCDP), in the Azad Jammun & Kashmir.. Methodology/sample- A customized set of capacity domains was developed using standard analysis tools devised by UNDP against whom the expected changes resulted from the training were measured. The variables of the model are Relevance, Performance, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Sustainability and Community Participation. The statistical estimates are based on a data set of various surveys and scheduled interviews. Findings- The study concludes that although trainings for the community members were somewhat relevant and efficient but couldn't produce desired results because of some inherent flaws and exclusion of some important factors which rendered the trainings less effective. Sustainability and community participation were the weaker areas of the project. Practical Implications- The analysis also includes recommendations for more prudent future policymaking of such projects. This research study is the first of its kind for a particular area of Pakistan. It presents an overview of the foreign aided projects, and will serve as a database for future planning and research.
Difference analysis of gut microbiota of golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus (Linnaeus, 1758) with the unsynchronized growth by feeding fermented soybean meal
Authors: Liu Bo , Guo Hua-Yang , Liu Bao-Suo , Guo Liang , Zhang Nan , Zhu Ke-Cheng , Wang Qingquan , Zhang Dianchang
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Golden pompano (Trachinotus ovatus) is a commercially important marine fish and is widely cultured in the coastal area of South China. We explored the distribution difference of intestinal microflora with the same growth condition and the difference of gut microflora with different growth rates fed with fermented soybean meal (FSM) and fish meal (FM) primary protein source. After 8 weeks of the breeding experiment, select significant growth fish (Zcd, 156.04 ± 1.04 g) average growth fish (Zc, 120.01 ± 1.05 g) stagnant growth fish (Zcx, 98.03 ± 1.08 g) in FSM and select average growth fish (Dc, 158.03 ± 1.02 g) in FM. Sequencing results show that a total of 86303 sequences had been obtained in the intestine of Trachinotus ovatus. The number of OTUs that can be annotated to the database was 2315 (98.97%). At the phylum level, Proteobacteria, Tenericutes, Spirochaetes and Firmicutes were the predominant phyla. Alpha diversity and beta diversity analyses show that gut microbes’ richness and diversity in the Dc group were the highest. The diversity of gut microbiota in the FSM: Zc > Zcd >Zcx. At the genus classification level, the differences between FM and FSM were mainly in Gueglia, Grimontia, Klebsiella, Alistipes, Staphylococcus, and Parasutterella (p <0.05). Alistipes and Staphylococcus were the different genera between Dc and Zcd (p <0.05). We found significant differences in the relative abundance of Ruegeria between the Zc and Zcd groups. Also, significant differences were found in the distribution of Brevinema, Ruegeria, Unidentified-Lachnospiraceae, Blautia, and Bacteroides between Zc and Zcx groups. The results showed that fermented soybean meal had an essential effect on gut microflora of T. ovatus with the unsynchronized growth.
Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women
Authors: Mohamed Azza A. , Attia Aziza A. , Abd Elfattah Hanan
Published: April 2021

Context: Sexual function plays a vital role in the quality of life and is determined by both biological and psychosocial factors. Infertile couples report poor sexual functions suggesting a causal relationship between infertility and sexual functions. Infertility caused sexual problems such as loss of sexual desire, decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse, pain during sexual intercourse, and orgasmic difficulties in women and influencing their interpersonal and marital relationships and satisfaction.

Aim of the study: is to assess sexual functions among infertile women.

Methods: A descriptive research design selected to achieve the aim of this study. The study conducted at the infertility clinic of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital on 135 women attending the previous settings. A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet used to collect data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, female sexual history& infertility-related characteristics, and current condition of woman. The second tool was the Female Sexual Functions Index (FSFI) used to measure the sexual functions among infertile women.

Results: The study revealed an intermediate level of sexual function with a mean of 23.49±7.82, with the highest mean was for pain domain (4.09±1.45), with the lowest mean is for desire (3.78±1.51). In addition to near two-thirds of the infertile women displayed poor sexual function. The study also revealed a significant association between sexual functioning, and age, residence, duration of the marriage, educational level, husbands' age, husbands' educational level, husbands' occupation, household income, history of miscarriage, life stressors, coitus count and frequency of sexual intercourse.

Conclusion: The assessment of sexual function among infertile women revealed a pattern of intermediate function according to the female sexual function index. An association revealed between female sexual functioning as other socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric history, sexual history, and psychological status. The study recommended the establishment of sexuality disorder clinics and sexual counseling clinics in healthcare centers that involve a multidisciplinary team — further researches to study the issues of sexual function as part of prenatal care and reproductive health programs. Developments of practical strategies in order to provide cultural intervention to improve couples' awareness of their sexual relationship, as well as training in communication skills, are essential.
Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge and Remedial Practices Regarding Selected Minor Ailments Among Primigravida
Authors: El-Sharkawy Amal T. A. , Araby Ola A. A. , Abd El haleem Sabah A.
Published: April 2021

Context: Most pregnant women com­plain some degree of minor ailments that are not serious in themselves, but their presence decreases the mother's feeling of comfort and wellbeing, particularly among the primigravida.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge and remedial practices regarding selected minor ailments among primigravida.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design (one group pre-test/post-test) was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. A purposive sample of 120 primigravida women. The study was carried out at the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic in Benha university hospital. Data were collected through four main tools: A self-administered questionnaire to assess women's characteristics and obstetrical history; maternal knowledge assessment questionnaire; maternal health practices assessment questionnaire, and women's satisfaction questionnaire.

Results: showed that the mean age of studied sample 23.02±7.57years. An improvement with highly statistically significant differences observed in women's knowledge and remedial practices regarding minor ailments at the post-intervention phase compared to the pre-intervention phase at (p<0.001). The majority of pregnant women were satisfied after the implementation of the self-instructional module. There was a non-significant positive correlation between total knowledge and total healthy practices regarding minor ailments at the pre-intervention phase (P>0.05). While there was a highly positive statistical correlation between total knowledge and total healthy practices regarding minor ailments at the post-intervention phase (P≤ 0.001).

Conclusion:  The research hypotheses were supported, and the self-instructional module had a positive effect on the improvement of pregnant women's knowledge and, in turn, remedial practices after its implementation. Also, there was a statistically significant reduction in the frequency of minor ailments at the post-intervention phase compared to the pre-intervention phase in favor of post-intervention. The antenatal self-instructional module regarding minor ailments should be restructured and reviewed to meet up with the health needs of pregnant women particularly primigravida.
Effect of Nursing Guidelines on Coping of Infertile Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization
Authors: Abdelgelel Gehan S. , Muhsib Shadia H. , Abdelaal Mona H. , Ibrahim Randa M.
Published: April 2021

Context: Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of fertilization where an ovum is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is psychologically and emotionally stressful. Coping strategies are needed to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize stressful events.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing guidelines on coping of infertile couples' undergoing In Vitro Fertilization.

Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. This study conducted at the assisted reproductive technology unit of Ain shams Maternity University Hospital on a convenient sample of 98 couples undergoing fertility treatments. Two tools were used for data collection; the first tool was a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess the couple's socio-demographic data, obstetric history, the couple's knowledge regarding in vitro fertilization. The second tool was ways of coping scale (WQS) to assess coping strategies among the infertile couple.

Results: There is no statistically significant difference between couples in both groups according to their knowledge and their coping strategies to IVF before the implementation of nursing guidelines (p> 0.05). In contrast, there is a highly statistically significant improvement in knowledge and coping strategies of couples on the study group compared to control group couples after implementation of nursing guidelines(p<0.001).

Conclusion: The finding of the current study supported the hypothesis, which stated that the infertile couples who will expose to the nursing guidelines, will exhibit improved coping strategies to IVF compared to the controls. The study recommended the application of nursing guidelines at the IVF unit of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital and other settings for IVF treatment as routine care to improve infertile couples' coping strategies.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Make A Math untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Putri Prihastini Oktasari
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine whether applying the Make A Math type of cooperative learning model can improve student learning outcomes in mathematics. The type of research used is Classroom Action Research. The sample in this study were all students of class VIIC SMP Negeri 7 Kebumen, totaling 24 students. The instruments used in this study were observation, documentation and tests

Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the application of the Make A Math type of cooperative learning model could improve student learning outcomes in mathematics class VIIC at SMP Negeri 7 Kebumen. The increase in student learning outcomes can be shown in the results of the final cycle test after applying the Make A Math type of cooperative learning model, the class average score was obtained with the results in the pre-cycle of 57.70; cycle I amounted to 67.08 and cycle II amounted to 78.95. With a percentage of completeness in the prasilkus of 33.33%, in the first cycle as many as 11 students completed with a percentage of 45.83% and in the second cycle there were 18 students who completed with a percentage of 75%