bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is Motor Milestone Assessment in Infancy Valid and Scaled Equally Across Sex, Birth Weight, and Gestational Age? Findings From the Millennium Cohort Study
Authors: de Almeida Maia Denise , Bardid Farid , Koch Tobias , Okuda Paola , Ploubidis George , Nordahl-Hansen Anders , Eid Michael , Cogo-Moreira Hugo
Published: January 2022

Is the assessment of motor milestones valid and scaled equivalently for all infants? It is not only important to understand if the way we use gross and fine motor scores are appropriate for monitoring motor milestones but also to determine if these scores are confounded by specific infant characteristics. Therefore, the aim of the study is to investigate the latent structure underlying motor milestone assessment in infancy and measurement invariance across sex, birth weight, and gestational age. For this study, the birth cohort data from the United Kingdom Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) was used, which includes the assessment of eight motor milestone tasks from the Denver Developmental Screening Test in 9-month-old infants (N = 18,531), depicting early motor development of the first children of generation Z. Confirmatory factor analyses showed a better model fit for a two-factor structure (i.e., gross and fine motor development) compared to a one-factor structure (i.e., general motor development), and multiple indicators multiple causes modeling revealed no differential item functioning related to sex, birth weight, and gestational age. The study provides support for the use of gross and fine motor scores when assessing motor milestones in infants—both boys and girls with different birth weights and of varying gestational ages. Further investigation into widely adopted assessment tools is recommended to support the use of valid composite scores in early childhood research and practice.
Predictive Processing in Poetic Language: Event-Related Potentials Data on Rhythmic Omissions in Metered Speech
Authors: Henrich Karen , Scharinger Mathias
Published: January 2022

Predictions during language comprehension are currently discussed from many points of view. One area where predictive processing may play a particular role concerns poetic language that is regularized by meter and rhyme, thus allowing strong predictions regarding the timing and stress of individual syllables. While there is growing evidence that these prosodic regularities influence language processing, less is known about the potential influence of prosodic preferences (binary, strong-weak patterns) on neurophysiological processes. To this end, the present electroencephalogram (EEG) study examined whether the predictability of strong and weak syllables within metered speech would differ as a function of meter (trochee vs. iamb). Strong, i.e., accented positions within a foot should be more predictable than weak, i.e., unaccented positions. Our focus was on disyllabic pseudowords that solely differed between trochaic and iambic structure, with trochees providing the preferred foot in German. Methodologically, we focused on the omission Mismatch Negativity (oMMN) that is elicited when an anticipated auditory stimulus is omitted. The resulting electrophysiological brain response is particularly interesting because its elicitation does not depend on a physical stimulus. Omissions in deviant position of a passive oddball paradigm occurred at either first- or second-syllable position of the aforementioned pseudowords, resulting in a 2-by-2 design with the factors foot type and omission position. Analyses focused on the mean oMMN amplitude and latency differences across the four conditions. The result pattern was characterized by an interaction of the effects of foot type and omission position for both amplitudes and latencies. In first position, omissions resulted in larger and earlier oMMNs for trochees than for iambs. In second position, omissions resulted in larger oMMNs for iambs than for trochees, but the oMMN latency did not differ. The results suggest that omissions, particularly in initial position, are modulated by a trochaic preference in German. The preferred strong-weak pattern may have strengthened the prosodic prediction, especially for matching, trochaic stimuli, such that the violation of this prediction led to an earlier and stronger prediction error. Altogether, predictive processing seems to play a particular role in metered speech, especially if the meter is based on the preferred foot type.
Face-Specific Pupil Contagion in Infants
Authors: Tsuji Yuki , Kanazawa So , Yamaguchi Masami K.
Published: January 2022

Pupil contagion is the phenomenon in which an observer’s pupil-diameter changes in response to another person’s pupil. Even chimpanzees and infants in early development stages show pupil contagion. This study investigated whether dynamic changes in pupil diameter would induce changes in infants’ pupil diameter. We also investigated pupil contagion in the context of different faces. We measured the pupil-diameter of 50 five- to six-month-old infants in response to changes in the pupil diameter (dilating/constricting) of upright and inverted faces. The results showed that (1) in the upright presentation condition, dilating the pupil diameter induced a change in the infants’ pupil diameter while constricting the pupil diameter did not induce a change, and (2) pupil contagion occurred only in the upright face presentation, and not in the inverted face presentation. These results indicate the face-inversion effect in infants’ pupil contagion.
Perspectives on Rehabilitation Using Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Based on Second-Person Neuroscience of Teaching-Learning Interactions
Authors: Takeuchi Naoyuki
Published: January 2022

Recent advances in second-person neuroscience have allowed the underlying neural mechanisms involved in teaching-learning interactions to be better understood. Teaching is not merely a one-way transfer of information from teacher to student; it is a complex interaction that requires metacognitive and mentalizing skills to understand others’ intentions and integrate information regarding oneself and others. Physiotherapy involving therapists instructing patients on how to improve their motor skills is a clinical field in which teaching-learning interactions play a central role. Accumulating evidence suggests that non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modulates cognitive functions; however, NIBS approaches to teaching-learning interactions are yet to be utilized in rehabilitation. In this review, I evaluate the present research into NIBS and its role in enhancing metacognitive and mentalizing abilities; I then review hyperscanning studies of teaching-learning interactions and explore the potential clinical applications of NIBS in rehabilitation. Dual-brain stimulation using NIBS has been developed based on findings of brain-to-brain synchrony in hyperscanning studies, and it is delivered simultaneously to two individuals to increase inter-brain synchronized oscillations at the stimulated frequency. Artificial induction of brain-to-brain synchrony has the potential to promote instruction-based learning. The brain-to-brain interface, which induces inter-brain synchronization by adjusting the patient’s brain activity, using NIBS, to the therapist’s brain activity, could have a positive effect on both therapist-patient interactions and rehabilitation outcomes. NIBS based on second-person neuroscience has the potential to serve as a useful addition to the current neuroscientific methods used in complementary interventions for rehabilitation.
Theoretical Explanation of Upper Limb Functional Exercise and Its Maintenance in Postoperative Patients With Breast Cancer
Authors: Zhang Chi , Lu Ningning , Qin Shimeng , Wu Wei , Cheng Fang , You Hua
Published: January 2022

Background: Upper limb functional exercise (ULFE) has a positive effect on promoting the rehabilitation of upper limb function. However, little is known, about what drives postoperative patients to engage in and even maintain the advised exercises. This study integrated the health action process approach (HAPA) and the theory of planned behavior theory (TPB) to investigate the psychosocial determinants on the initiation and maintenance of ULFE in breast cancer patients. In addition, this study also tests key hypotheses relating to reasoned and implicit pathways to ULFE and its maintenance among postoperative patients with breast cancer.

Methods: Purposive sampling was used to recruit patients from two breast cancer wards in a provincial hospital in Jiangsu, China. Patients (N = 430) completed self-reported questionnaire about constructs from integrated theories concerning ULFE at an initial time point (T1): task self-efficacy, positive outcome expectations, negative outcome expectations, risk perception, attitude behavior, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, behavioral intention, and ULFE-in hospital (ULFE-IH). Three months later (T2), patients self-reported: maintenance self-efficacy, action planning, coping planning, recovery self-efficacy, and ULFE-maintenance (ULFE-M).

Results: The model has a good fit (GoF = 0.48). For behavioral intention of ULFE, subjective norm (β = 0.35) and perceived behavioral control (β = 0.61) were positively directly related to behavioral intention. Regarding the initiation of ULFE, perceived behavioral control (β = 0.47) and behavioral intention (β = 0.42) had a direct positive relation to ULFE-IH. In the maintenance of ULFE, action planning (β = 0.30), coping planning (β = 0.21), maintenance self-efficacy (β = 0.32), and recovery self-efficacy (β = 0.09) all had significant positive relation on ULFE-M. In addition, maintenance self-efficacy had a significant positive association on action planning (β = 0.80), coping planning (β = 0.74), and recovery self-efficacy (β = 0.67). Coping planning was significantly predicted by behavioral intention (β = 0.07). Additionally, behavioral intention is a mediator of subjective norm (β = 0.14) and perceived behavioral control (β = 0.25) to ULFE-IH. Action planning, coping planning, and recovery self-efficacy are mediators of maintaining self-efficacy to ULFE-M (β = 0.46).

Conclusions: This study presents the first attempt to integrate the health behavior model in ULFE in postoperative patients with breast cancer. The study has shown that the HAPA-TPB integrated model has good applicability and effectiveness to explain and predict ULFE initiation and maintenance. Future work can be considered to develop appropriate intervention strategies based on this integrated behavioral theory.
Gender Differences in COVID-19 Lockdown Impact on Mental Health of Undergraduate Students
Authors: Amerio Andrea , Bertuccio Paola , Santi Francesca , Bianchi Davide , Brambilla Andrea , Morganti Alessandro , Odone Anna , Costanza Alessandra , Signorelli Carlo , Aguglia Andrea , Serafini Gianluca , Capolongo Stefano , Amore Mario
Published: January 2022

Background: Prolonged university closures and social distancing-imposed measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic obliged students to at-home learning with online lectures and educational programs promoting potential social isolation, loneliness, hopelessness, and episodes of clinical decompensation.

Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in a university institute in Milan, Northern Italy, to assess the COVID-19 lockdown impact on the mental health of the undergraduate students. We estimated the odds ratios (OR) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) using adjusted logistic regression models.

Results: Of the 8,177 students, 12.8% reported depressive symptoms, 25.6% anxiety, 8.7% insomnia, and 10.6% reported impulsive tracts, with higher proportions among females than males. Mental health symptoms were positively associated with caring for a person at home, a poor housing quality, and a worsening in working performance. Among males compared with females, a poor housing quality showed a stronger positive association with depressive symptoms and impulsivity, and a worsening in the working performance was positively associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms. In addition, the absence of private space was positively associated with depression and anxiety, stronger among males than females.

Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first multidisciplinary consortium study, involving public mental health, environmental health, and architectural design. Further studies are needed to confirm or refute our findings and consequent recommendations to implement well-being interventions in pandemic conditions.
Impact of Workplace on the Risk of Severe COVID-19
Authors: Nakamura Tsuyoshi , Mori Hiroyuki , Saunders Todd , Chishaki Hiroaki , Nose Yoshiaki
Published: January 2022

Indiscriminate regional lockdowns aim to prevent the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection by restricting the movement of people; however, this comes with psychological, social, and economic costs. Measures are needed that complement lockdowns and reduce adverse effects. Epidemiological studies, to date, have identified high-risk populations, but not workplaces appropriate for closure. This study was conducted to provide evidence-based measures that used exact and reliable follow-up data of the PCR-positive COVID-19 cases to complement lockdowns. The data are not subjected to selection or follow-up biases, since the Japanese government, by law, must register and follow all the PCR-positive cases until either recovery or death. Direct customer exposure may affect the quantity of viral inoculum received, which, in turn, may affect the risk of the severity of disease at infection. Therefore, the professions of the cases were grouped according to their frequency of direct customer exposure (FDCE) based on subjective observations, which resulted in five workplaces; hospital, school, food service, outdoor service, and indoor office being identified. Analyzing the follow-up data, we obtained precise estimates for the risk of severe disease, defined as intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization or death, for the workplaces adjusted for age, sex, family status, and comorbidity. Major findings are as follows: hospital and school are the lowest risk, food and outdoor services are, despite higher FDCE, safer than indoor office. Unemployed and unclear are the highest risk, despite low FDCE. These results suggest the following workplace-specific measures complementing the lockdown: school should not be closed and indiscriminate closing of food and outdoor service industries should be avoided, since it would be more effective to reinforce their efforts to promote adherence to public health guidelines among students and customers. These actions would also reduce the adverse effects of the lockdown. This study is the first to address the causality between the workplaces and severe disease. We introduce FDCE and adherence to public health guidelines (APHGs) to associate the workplace characteristics with the risk of COVID-19 severity, which provided the basis for the measures complementing lockdowns.
Applied Behavior Analysis as Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Topic Modeling and Linguistic Analysis of Reddit Posts
Authors: Bellon-Harn Monica L. , Boyd Ryan L. , Manchaiah Vinaya
Published: January 2022

Background: It is critical for professionals to understand the discourse landscape within various online and social media outlets in order to support families of children with autism in treatment decision-making. This need is heightened when considering treatments that have garnered excitement and controversy, such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy.

Method: The specific aims of this study were to identify the main themes in Reddit posts about ABA-based interventions for autism using topic modeling, to examine the linguistic aspects of Reddit conversations using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) analysis, and to examine the relationship between linguistic aspects and user category (i.e., pro- vs. anti-ABA vs. undecided, parent vs. professional vs. an individual with autism).

Results: The topic modeling resulted in 11 themes that ranged across various elements, such as autism as a condition and its management, stakeholders, and consequences of autism and the support needed. The posts of individuals were focused on personal experiences and opinions as opposed to clinical and research information sharing. Linguistic analysis indicated that the posts reveal an intimate stance rather than an empirical stance.

Conclusions: Results provide insight into perspectives of ABA. This type of research may help in developing and distributing appropriate and evidence-based information.
Case Report: Bionic Reconstruction in an Adult With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
Authors: Boesendorfer Anna , Sturma Agnes , Gstoettner Clemens , Pittermann Anna , Laengle Gregor , Aszmann Oskar C.
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Many adults who had a severe Narakas IV obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) suffer from extensive impairments in daily living due to limited hand-arm function. The dramatic loss of axonal support at this very early age of development often render the entire extremity a biologic wasteland and reconstructive methods and therapies often fail to recover any functional hand use. In this scenario bionic reconstruction, including an elective amputation and a subsequent prosthetic fitting, may enable functional improvement in adults suffering from the consequences of such severe brachial plexus injuries. We here describe our experience in treating such patients and lay out the surgical rational and rehabilitation protocol exemplified in one patient.

Case Presentation/Methods: A 27-year-old adult with a unilateral OBPI contacted our center. He presented with globally diminished function of the affected upper extremity with minimal hand activity, resulting in an inability to perform various tasks of daily living. No biological reconstructive efforts were available to restore meaningful hand function. An interdisciplinary evaluation, including a psychosocial assessment, was used to assess eligibility for bionic reconstruction. Before the amputation and after the prosthetic fitting functional assessments and self-reported questionnaires were performed.

Results: One month after the amputation and de-rotation osteotomy of the humerus the patient was fitted with a myoelectric prosthesis. At the 1.5 year-follow-up assessment, the patient presented with a distinct improvement of function: the ARAT improved from 12 to 20 points, SHAP score improved from 8 to 29, and the DASH value improved from 50 to 11.7. The average wearing times of the prosthesis were 5 to 6 h per day (on 4–5 days a week).

Discussion: The options for adults suffering from the consequences of severe OBPIs to improve function are limited. In selected patients in whom the neurological deficit is so severe that biologic hand function is unsatisfactory, an elective amputation and subsequent restoration of the hand with mechatronic means may be an option. The follow-up results indicate that this concept can indeed lead to solid hand function and independence in daily activities after amputation, subsequent prosthetic fitting, and rehabilitation.
High Resolution Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing Using Time-Expanded Phase-Sensitive Reflectometry
Authors: Fernández-Ruiz María R. , Soriano-Amat Miguel , Martins Hugo F. , Durán Vicente , Martin-Lopez Sonia , Gonzalez-Herraez Miguel
Published: January 2022

We have demonstrated a novel scheme for distributed optical fiber sensing based on the use of a dual frequency comb, which enables the development of a high-resolution (in the cm range) distributed sensor with significantly relaxed electronic requirements compared with previous schemes. This approach offers a promising solution for real time structure monitoring in a variety of fields, including transportation, manufacturing or mechatronics. In this work, we review the principle of operation of the technique, recent advances to improve its performance and different experimental tests.
Multiple Splenic Artery Aneurysms: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Chen Wen Chun , Wang Tie hao , Yuan Ding , Zhao Ji Chun
Published: January 2022

Background: Multiple splenic artery aneurysms (MSAAs) are rare and there are few reports about their treatment. We herein present a rare case of MSAAs treated with splenectomy combined with endovascular embolization.

Methods: A 51-year-old female patient was incidentally diagnosed with MSAAs. Splenectomy combined with endovascular embolization was the chosen treatment.

Outcomes: The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged from the hospital 5 days after splenectomy. The patient has been doing well during the 27-months of follow-up.

Conclusion: Combined with the experience of the previous literature, we think splenectomy combined with endovascular embolization is a safe, reliable and minimally invasive treatment for some selected multiple SAAs, depending on several patient parameters, such as the age, sex, aneurysm dimension, aneurysm location, complications, and severity of the clinical findings.
Effects of Plotytarya strohilacea Sieb. et Zuce Tannin on the Growth Performance, Oxidation Resistance, Intestinal Morphology and Cecal Microbial Composition of Broilers
Authors: Tong Zhenkai , Lei Fuhong , Liu Lixuan , Wang Fei , Guo Aiwei
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this experiment was to study the effects of Plotytarya strohilacea Sieb. et Zuce tannin on broilers growth performance, antioxidant function, intestinal development, intestinal morphology and the cecal microbial composition. In this experiment, a total of 360 1-day-old Arbor Acres male broilers were randomly divided into 4 treatment groups, with 6 replicates in each group and 15 broilers in each replicate. The control group (Control) was fed the basal diet, and the broilers were fed a basal diet supplemented with 0 (Control), 100 (PT1), 400 (PT2), and 800 (PT3) mg/kg Plotytarya strohilacea Sieb. et Zuce tannins for 42 days, respectively. The results showed that the average daily feed intake (ADFI) of the PT1 group was significantly lower than that of the control group, and there was a significant quadratic relationship between the ADFI and the concentration of tannin (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the F/G of broilers during the 22–42 days phase in the PT1 group showed a decreasing trend (P = 0.063). The serum catalase (CAT) activity in the PT1 group was significantly higher than those of the other three groups, and the effect was significantly quadratically related to the dosage (P < 0.05). The glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in the PT1, PT2 and control groups were significantly higher than that of the PT3 group, and the effect was significantly quadratically related to the addition amount (P < 0.05). The serum total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) activity in the PT1 group was significantly higher than that in the control group, and the effect was significantly quadratically related to the addition amount (P < 0.05). Compared to the control group, the villus height of jejunum in the PT1, PT2 and PT3 groups were significantly higher, and there was a significant quadratic relationship between the villus height of jejunum and the addition amount (P < 0.05). In addition, adding tannins to diets significantly increased Parabacteroides in the dominant genus (P < 0.05). In conclusion, dietary supplementation with Plotytarya strohilacea Sieb. et Zuce tannin improved the growth performance, antioxidant function, and intestinal morphology along with an increased abundance of Parabacteroides in the cecum, and the recommended dosage of tannin in broiler diets was 100 mg/kg.
Humoral Immune Durability of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Southern Iran: A Population-Based Survey Study
Authors: Farshidi Hossein , Hassaniazad Mehdi , Hosseinpoor Mahmood , Gharibzadeh Abdollah , Nikpoor Amin Reza , Mohseni Shokrollah , Abbasi Hossein , Rafati Shideh , Madani Abdoulhossain , Zakeri Abdul-Jabbar , Fakhar Farideh , Ahmadi Asadollah , Heyrani Ali , Kashani Saeed , Javdan Gholamali , Morshedi Hassan , Noroziyan Fatemeh , Nejatizadeh Azim
Published: January 2022

Background: To promote mitigation strategies and public health response, this study aimed to evaluate the population-based seroprevalence of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in Hormozgan province. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted within 10 districts of Hormozgan province with 1325 participants for three months by considering three-month successive follow-ups to evaluate the durability of humoral immunity. The participants completed the questionnaire, and blood samples were taken followed by immunoassay SARS-CoV-2 ELISA testing. Results: In general, 717 (54.1%) males and 596 (45.9%) females participated in this study. In phase one, 147 (11.1%) and 182 (14.7%) tested positive for immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG, respectively. Upon three months, 13.8% and 17.8% tested positive for IgG and at least for one of the antibodies. Based on the results, 606 (45.7%) cases reported no symptoms while 673 (50.8%) of them reflected at least one. Among 798 (60.2%) participants, the most common symptoms were headache (n = 244, 18.4%), sore throat (n = 186, 14.0%), weakness (n = 150, 11.3%), muscular pain (n = 139, 10.5%), and sputum cough (n = 134, 10.1%). The odds of the antibodies in females was 1.37 (95% CI: 1.03, 1.82, P = 0.03). In phase 2, 43 (5.3%) participants persisted positive for IgG while 559 (73%) tested negative for IgG. Finally, 20% of the suffered participants tested positive for IgG until nine months. Conclusion: Although IgG antibodies decreased in the first six months, their titers persisted stable for nine months. It seems our population has not reached a desirable level of protection. It is stressed that mass vaccination is needed to prevent future epidemic waves.
The Potential of Machine Learning Algorithms in Discriminating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Healthy Saliva Samples
Authors: Goshvarpour Atefeh , Goshvarpour Ateke
Published: January 2022

Background: Today, with the spread of tobacco use and increased environmental pollutions, respiratory diseases are considered important factors threatening human life. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a kind of inflammatory lung disease. Clinically, COPD is currently diagnosed and monitored by spirometry as the gold-standard technique although spirometry systems encounter some limitations. Thanks to the economical handling and sampling, practicality, and non-invasiveness of saliva biomarkers, it is promising for the testing environment. Accordingly, the current analytic observational study aimed to propose an intelligent system for COPD detection. Materials and Methods: To this end, 40 COPD (8 females and 32 males in the age range of 71.67±8.27 years) and 40 controls (17 females and 23 males within the age range of 38.23±14.05 years) were considered in this study. The samples were characterized by absolute minimum value and the average value of the real and imaginary parts of saliva permittivity. Additionally, the age, gender, and smoking status of the participants were determined, and then the performance of various classifiers was evaluated by adjusting k in k-fold cross-validation (CV) and classifier parameterization. Results: The results showed that the k-nearest neighbor outperformed other classifiers. Using both 8- and 10-fold CV, the maximum classification rates of 100% were achieved for all k values. On the other hand, increasing the k in k-fold CV improved classification performances. The positive role of parameterization was revealed as well. Conclusions: Overall, these findings authenticated the potential of machine learning (ML) algorithms in the diagnosis of COPD using subjects’ saliva features and demographic information.
Percutaneous Retrieval of a Fragmented Port-a-Cath With the Snaring Technique
Authors: Farshidi Hossein , Mohammadi Soleimani Moazameh , Hooshyar Dariush
Published: January 2022

Background: Long-term use of central venous catheters is common in cancer patients for chemotherapy. The remaining of these catheters after the end of the treatment period can be associated with complications such as thrombosis and catheter fragmentation. Case Report: This report presents a 42-year-old woman with a history of colon cancer whose inner part of the vascular access was detached from the outer part after removing the central venous catheter, and the catheter remained inside the internal jugular vein. After preparing the patient’s chest X-ray, the catheter was removed from the femoral vein by percutaneous retrieval and successfully taken out using the snaring technique. Conclusion: Overall, percutaneous retrieval is a safe way to remove intravascular foreign bodies that can prevent major surgical complications.
Future Directions for Providing Conceptual Clarity Related to Context in Implementation Comment on "Stakeholder Perspectives of Attributes and Features of Context Relevant to Knowledge Translation in Health Settings: A Multi-Country Analysis"
Authors: Van Pelt Amelia , Beidas Rinad S.
Published: January 2022

In implementation science, contextual inquiry guides the implementation process for successful uptake of evidence-based practices. However, the conceptualization and measurement of context varies across frameworks and stakeholders. To move the field forward, future efforts to advance the understanding of context should incorporate input from implementation stakeholders through co-creation, elicit stakeholders’ perspectives in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to generate a more comprehensive list of determinants, and refine inconsistencies in terminology to promote research synthesis. Greater conceptual clarity and generalizability in contextual inquiry will enable improved communication and collaboration, thus facilitating a shift in focus to development and evaluation of implementation strategies to improve healthcare and health outcomes.
The Effect Of Audit Rotation, Audit Tenure And Auditor Reputation On Audit Quality With Profitability As Moderating Variable
Authors: Anggraini Mia Austina , Sanjaya Sigit , Yamasitha Yamasitha , Yulasmi Yulasmi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of Audit Tenure, Audit Committee and Auditor Reputation on Audit Quality with Profitability as a Moderation variable. The sample used is a manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) 2015-2019. In determining the sample using purposive sampling method.The data used are secondary data and the method of analysis used is logistic regression analysis.The results showed that partially Audit Rotation has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality with a significant value of 0,012. Partially the Audit Tenure has a positive and insignificant effect on Audit Quality with a significant value of 0,346. Partially Auditor Reputation has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality with a significant value of 0,028. Partially Audit Rotation has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality with Profitability as a moderating variable with a insignificant value of 0,655. Partially the Audit Tenure has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality with Profitability as a moderating variable with a insignificant value of 0,720. Partially, Auditor Reputation has a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality with Profitability as a moderating variable with a significant value of 0,000. Simultaneously the Audit Tenure, Audit Committee and Auditor Reputation have a positive and significant effect on Audit Quality with profitability as a moderating variable with a significant value of 0,003.
Okuma Becerilerini Nasıl Değerlendiriyoruz?
Authors: SÖNMEZ Muhammet
Published: January 2022

Okuma becerilerinin nasıl değerlendirildiğini ortaya koymayı amaçlayan bu çalışma kesitsel tarama modeli olarak tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 84 sınıf öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri elektronik ortamda oluşturulan yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma veri toplama sürecinde katılımcılara ulaşabilmek adına ilgili yapılandırılmış görüşme formu linki sosyal medya platformlarında sınıf öğretmenlerinin yer aldığı gruplarda paylaşılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri betimsel analize tabi tutulmuş ve araştırmanın bulguları oluşturulmuştur. Araştırmanın sonucunda sınıf öğretmenlerinin okuma becerilerini değerlendirmeyi çeşitli becerilere olan etkisi nedeniyle önemli gördükleri, biçimlendirici değerlendirmeye nazaran, geleneksel değerlendirme yaklaşımlarının daha çok kullanıldığı, okuma becerilerini değerlendirme sürecinde sınıf öğretmenlerinin en çok hikâye edici metinlerden yararlandığı sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır. Bunlara ek olarak sınıf öğretmenlerinin okuma becerilerini değerlendirme amaçları olarak okuma ihtiyaçlarını belirleme ve öğretimi planlama olduğu, öğretmenlerin en çok okuduğunu anlama becerisini geliştirmek için değerlendirme yaptığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Yetersiz zaman, öğretimi bireyselleştirmedeki zorluk ve kalabalık sınıf mevcutları süreçte yaşanan zorluklar olarak öğretmenlerin karşısına çıktığı görüşmüştür.
BAGAIMANA NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER DAPAT MEMOTIVASI DAN MEMENUHI KEMAMPUAN MINIMUM LITERASI MEMBACA
Authors: Kholidi Putri Handayani
Published: January 2022

Data menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan literasi membaca Indonesia tidak jauh berbeda dengan PISA. Secara keseluruhan, di antara 61 negara peserta survei, literasi membaca Indonesia menempati urutan ke-60 dalam hal literasi membaca. Menurut hasil Program Evaluasi Nasional Indonesia 2016 yang dilakukan oleh Pusat Penelitian Pendidikan Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, data menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata nasional sebaran literasi membaca siswa Indonesia adalah 46,83%. Hanya 6 0,06% termasuk kategori baik dan 47,11 termasuk kategori cukup. Hal ini mendorong peneliti dan pendidik untuk menggali metode pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan kemampuan literasi membaca minimal. Penelitian ini akan fokus pada bagaimana metode numbering dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan kemampuan membaca peserta didik. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui penelitian mendalam terhadap literatur-literatur terkait dengan numbered heads together yang diterbitkan baik di dalam negeri maupun di luar negeri. Temuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah berkumpulnya sejumlah orang secara bersama-sama dapat merangsang semangat peserta didik, karena dapat meningkatkan kerjasama  dan memberikan kesempatan untuk berbagi ide dan mempertimbangkan jawaban yang benar.
DNA barcoding of Smiliogastrinae (Teleostei: Cypriniformes) of Bangladesh based on cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences
Authors: Ahmed Md. Sagir , Islam Nafisa Nawal , Akter JBM Aysha , Sanzida Nusrat Jahan
Published: January 2022

This study aims to molecularly characterize the phylogenetic relationship of small barbs under the Subfamily Smiliogastrinae (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) in Bangladesh using a fragment of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI). Samples were collected from rivers, haors (a seasonal wetland), baors (an oxbow lake), beels (perennial waterbody), and floodplains. A total of eleven species under five genera were confirmed based on both morphological and molecular approaches. The average Kimura two-parameter (K2P) distances for intraspecies and interspecies were 0.0058 and 0.1538, respectively. The mean GC content was markedly low (44.03%) in the COI sequences of the smiliogastrin species compared to the mean AT content (55.97%). In addition to the barcode-based species identification, phylogenetic relationships among the species were also explored. Phylogenetic (neighbor-joining, parsimony, and maximum likelihood) as well as species delimitation (ASAP and mPTP) analyses of all the eleven species revealed distinct clusters in concurrence with the taxonomic status of the species.
Factors influencing survival of tiger and leopard in the high-altitude ecosystem of the Nilgiris, India
Authors: Mohan Govindarajan , Yogesh Jayakumar , Nittu George , Shameer Thekke Thumbath , Backer Sulekha Jameela , Nandhini Subramani , Ramakrishnan Balasundaram , Jyothi Manikkiri , Sanil Raveendranathanpillai
Published: January 2022

Tiger conservation is a global initiative, and data on distribution, prey dynamics, competition, and range extension are critical factors in sustaining its fragile populations. We concentrated on evaluating the data pertaining to these variables in order to designate the high-altitude Nilgiri forest division as a tiger conservation unit. We gathered secondary data on animal density, mortality, and conflicts. We also conducted a people perception survey, a systematic grid-based prey species survey, and a tiger and leopard scat survey to assess the prey-predator relationship and understand human attitudes toward carnivore conservation. According to the findings, the Nilgiri forest division has a healthy prey base with positive or random prey-predator associations and a significant correlation between mammalian assemblages. Because the niche overlap between the tiger and the leopard is high, the latter broadens its niche and relies on wild prey in the shola fringes and tea estates. The tiger avoids human-dominated areas and prefers to stay in the shola, rarely venturing into tea estates. In contrast to previous considerations, we believe the Nilgiri forest division is an ideal tiger habitat. We specify that instead of being considered a connective corridor, the Nilgiri forest division may be merged with Mukkurthi National Park to form a high-altitude tiger reserve.
New alien taxa of the genus Cornus (Cornaceae) recorded in Lithuania and Latvia
Authors: Gudžinskas Zigmantas , Petrulaitis Lukas
Published: January 2022

Plants of the genus Cornus are valued for their ornamental qualities, are often grown in gardens, parks, or other public plantings, and form various shelterbelts. This increases the likelihood that these bird-dispersed plants will escape from their sites. This paper provides information on the first record of C. mas in Lithuania in 2021 at two sites. This species is currently considered a casual alien species, but may become locally naturalised in the future. This study confirmed that C. sericea is widespread in Lithuania, and the oldest herbarium specimen of the species was collected in 1997. Cornus sericea, like C. alba, is naturalised and potentially invasive in Lithuania. The alien subspecies of C. sanguinea (C. sanguinea subsp. australis) was found for the first time in Lithuania and Latvia in 2018. Available data show that this subspecies is naturalised in both countries, and its abundance in some areas in Lithuania indicates that it may become an invasive plant. The paper discusses dispersal vectors, occupied habitats, and the potential for spreading three alien Cornus taxa.
Cuartos verdes sustentables
Authors: Reynoso Patiño Martha Adriana , Perales García Martha Vianey
Published: January 2022

En la actualidad, los residuos sólidos son uno de los problemas que aquejan tanto al campo como a la ciudad, ya que son causantes de diversos inconvenientes que afectan al medio ambiente, por esta razón, la búsqueda de alternativas para la reutilización y reciclaje de esos materiales, son apremiantes. Bajo este contexto, los cuerpos académicos “Educación agropecuaria y desarrollo rural” y “Agricultura de conservación contra la desertificación de tierras”; desarrollamos el proyecto Cuartos Verdes Sustentables, teniendo como objetivo construir un aula de 30 m2, dentro de las instalaciones del Rancho “Rincón del Buitre” en el municipio de San Pedro, en Coahuila, México. “El cuarto verde” es una alternativa de construcción que utiliza materiales propios de la región, complementados con residuos sólidos; logrando ser habitaciones amigables con el medio ambiente y de bajo costo. Los resultados de este proyecto fueron la construcción del aula de 30 m2, con un costo de $50,000.00, que en comparación con la construcción tradicional es 86% más barato. La repercusión social ha causado un gran impacto en la región. Se logró un convenio de colaboración por un periodo de cinco años y se continuará con el proyecto para construir un jardín solar.
RIGHT OF MIGRANT WORKERS TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY UNDER MALAYSIA LAWS
Authors: Mustaffa Aminuddin , Noura Cherifi , Haque Md. Mahbubul
Published: January 2022

The migration of people to other countries in search of employment is a common phenomenon that has occurred throughout history. While migration is a positive and empowering experience, migrant workers can be vulnerable to human rights violations. In this context, international laws have provided the international legal framework on the rights of migrant workers. Among the fundamental rights of migrant workers is the right to occupational health and safety within which a worker is expected to perform his job. This paper aims to examine the right of migrant workers to occupational health and safety in light of international standards and Malaysian laws. It adopts qualitative research of doctrinal and comparative nature. It will examine the adequacy of current laws in recognizing and protecting the rights of migrant workers to occupational safety and health with reference to the standards set by the international instruments. The paper also attempts to identify factors that contributed to the high number of occupational accidents. The paper concludes that the current Malaysian laws provide a specific legal framework that aims to protect the right of migrant workers to occupational health and safety. However, non-compliance with law requirements and lack of enforcement has contributed to the high number of occupational accidents. In conjunction with that, the paper provides recommendations towards improving the Malaysian legal framework on occupational health and safety.
RECYCLING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS
Authors: A. Rahaman Zullyadini , Abdul Rahim Asyirah
Published: January 2022

Students in institutions of higher learning are those who can be nurtured with
sustainable lifestyle practices during their study period on campus.
Involvement in eco-friendly programs and practices on campus will be brought
into their next community. An individual’s goal or motivation is a value that
can drive the change from knowledge into action. This study was conducted to
identify the level of knowledge and level of recycling practices among students
of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The relationship between
recycling knowledge and practices among 376 UPSI students was studied using
a quantitative approach using SPSS analysis. The instrument construct used
has a reliability value of α = 0.750. A total of 256 female respondents and 120
male respondents answered the questionnaire provided. The respondents of this
study consisted of UPSI students in the age range of 18 to 26 years. In addition,
respondents have different educational backgrounds namely diploma (21.5%),
bachelor's degree (73.4%), and master's degree (5.1%). The results of the study
found that UPSI students’ level of knowledge on recycling is high with an
overall mean of 4.344. Based on the standard deviation and mean score, the
majority of respondents have a high level of recycling practices with an overall
mean of 4.145. However, the association between recycling knowledge and
practices among UPSI students showed a weak correlation with a value of
0.141. In conclusion, although UPSI students have a high level of knowledge
of recycling, it is not the driving factor for recycling practices. This situation
indicates the need to change the implementation strategy of the recycling
program on campus through emphasizing other aspects such as self-motivation
and social motivation as well as universal values for lifelihood wellbeing.
The Application of Join Responsibility System for Minimizing the Risk of Credit
Authors: Farida Nurul
Published: January 2022

The aim of this research is to understand the system of join responsibility for minimizing credit risk. Realizing the active participants can be applied by join responsibility system. Join responsibility has some elements that are able to improve the sense of togetherness among the participants. They are group, obligation, and rule. The local values contained in the join responsibility system are togetherness, honesty meeting, open-minded, and responsibility. Those can change the behavior of the members to be more disciplined, honest, and responsibility about the right and obligation to fill their load on time. The accuracy of the payment time period can minimize credit risk. Therefore, the capital running out of cooperation would be smoother and fast-developing
The Role of Sharia Accountant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Mauliyah Nur Ika
Published: January 2022

Accountants have various activities that support every financial reporting activity. Developing Islamic accounting is now increasingly diverse activities the existence of Islamic accounting considered. The United Nations initiated sustainable development goals as SDGs. The SDGs are consensus or agreement from 193 member states of the United Nations (UN) and agreed on their achievements. SDGs has 17 goals and 169 achievement targets with a target of 15 years, namely from 2015-2030. SDGs and financial reports needed in carrying out the desired activities to get achieve the target. Islamic accounting is almost SDGs with sharia accounting with the same goal in advancing a better life. Indonesian Institute of Accountants by making provisions for Islamic accounting guidelines.
ROLE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE TO JOB PERFORMANCE
Authors: Putra Arif Rahman , Hariani Mila , Nurmalasari Dita , Irfan Mochamad , Hakim Yusuf Rahman Al
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT

Improving the quality of human resources is focused on a variety of things that can affect job performance. There are two variables that are thought to have contributed to the formation of job performance, namely the work environment and organizational culture. This study aims to analyze and determine the effect of the work environment and organizational culture on job performance. The research will be conducted in one of the micro businesses in Kranggan District, Mojokerto Regency which involves 25 employees to be involved as respondents. Multiple linear regression analysis is used as an analytical tool to prove the research hypothesis. The research findings suggest that (1) the work environment has a significant effect on job performance; (2) organizational culture has a significant effect on job performance; and (3) work environment and organizational culture simultaneously have a significant effect on job performance.

Keywords: work environment, organizational culture, job performance