bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Osteoradionecrosis of the facial skull: current evidence (literature review)
Authors:   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Polkin V.V. , Isaev P.A. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Plugar A.K. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Ilyin A.A. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Rozhnov V.A. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Spirin P.I. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Panaseykin Y.A. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Ivanov S.A. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Kaprin A.D. ,   National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (NMRRC)
Published: June 2023

Despite recent advances in radiation therapy, osteoradionecrosis remains a common and severe complication of radiation therapy in patients with head and neck cancer. Modern methods of treatment are developed with regard to the disease severity and pathophysiology complexity, as well as theories of the osteoradionecrosis development. The following theories of osteoradionecrosis pathophysiology are currently considered: "radiation-induced osteomyelitis", "hypoxic, hypocellular, hypovascular" and "fibroatrophic". Prior to radiation therapy, the patient is provided with restorative dental treatment and radiation therapy planning. Treatments range from conservative «watch and wait» to more radical surgical interventions. Currently, there is no approved standard for the care of osteoradionecrosis patients, however, the activity in this direction is underway. Currently state-of-the-art treatment strategies are available with limited evidence. The review aims to assess the literature on osteoradionecrosis of the jaw with an emphasis on available treatment options.
Dynamic Trends and Underlying Factors of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy in Adults: Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Authors: Wu Jian , Ma Mingze , Li Quanman , Guo Xinghong , Tarimo Clifford Silver , Jia Shiyu , Zhou Xue , Wang Meiyun , Gu Jianqin , Miao Yudong , Ye Beizhu
Published: June 2023

Background

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy reduces vaccination rates, which is detrimental to building herd immunity and halting the spread of COVID-19 and its variations. Most researches have simply identified the reasons affecting COVID-19 vaccination reluctance without delving into its dynamics, which makes forecasting future trends difficult.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the current COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy rate in Chinese adults as well as the dynamics of vaccine hesitancy and its influencing factors. The results of this study will have practical implications for policy responses in mainland China, and effective COVID-19 booster vaccination in specific populations.

Methods

The web-based survey was completed by creating questionnaires and using a stratified random sampling method to collect information from adults (≥18 years old) among 2556 households in 4 geographical regions of China. We collected sociodemographic information, health status, awareness of COVID-19 and its vaccine, self-perceptions, trust in medical staff and vaccine developers, and so on. The odds ratios and 95% CI for the statistical associations were estimated using logistic regression models.

Results

Overall, 6659 participants (females: n=3540, 53.2%; males: n=3119, 46.8%) responded. In total, 533 (8%; 95% CI 7.4%-8.7%) participants presented a clear hesitancy in receiving the COVID-19 booster vaccination, while 736 (11.1%; 95% CI 10.3%-11.8%) expressed hesitancy in regular booster vaccination. A higher prevalence of vaccine hesitancy in both booster vaccination and regular booster vaccination was observed among participants with a history of allergies, experiencing chronic disease, lower levels of public health prevention measures or susceptibility or benefits or self-efficiency, higher levels of severity or barriers, and lower trust in both medical staff and vaccine developers (P<.05). The females and participants with higher education levels, higher levels of barriers, lower levels of susceptibility, and lower trust in vaccine developers preferred to have attitudinal changes from acceptance to hesitancy, while people with higher education levels, lower self-report health conditions, experiencing chronic disease, history of allergies, and lower trust in medical staff and developers were all positively associated with constant COVID-19 booster hesitancy.

Conclusions

The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy is not high in mainland China. However, there is a slight increment in hesitancy on regular booster vaccination. Conducting targeted information guidance for people with higher education levels and chronic diseases, as well as improving accessibility to booster vaccination and increasing trust in medical staff and vaccine producers may be highly effective in reducing vaccine hesitancy.
Toward an Interdisciplinary Approach to Constructing Care Delivery Pathways From Electronic Health Care Databases to Support Integrated Care in Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review of Quantification and Visualization Methods (Preprint)
Authors: Siqueira do Prado Luiza , Allemann Samuel , Viprey Marie , Schott Anne-Marie , Dediu Dan , Dima Alexandra Lelia
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

Electronic health care databases are increasingly used for informing clinical decision-making. In long-term care, linking and accessing information on health care delivered by different providers could improve coordination and health outcomes. Several methods for quantifying and visualizing this information into data-driven care delivery pathways (CDPs) have been proposed. To be integrated effectively and sustainably into routine care, these methods need to meet a range of prerequisites covering 3 broad domains: clinical, technological, and behavioral. Although advances have been made, development to date lacks a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach. As the field expands, it would benefit from developing common standards of development and reporting that integrate clinical, technological, and behavioral aspects.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to describe the content and development of long-term CDP quantification and visualization methods and to propose recommendations for future work.

METHODS

We conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) recommendations. We searched peer-reviewed publications in English and reported the CDP methods by using the following data in the included studies: long-term care data and extracted data on clinical information and aims, technological development and characteristics, and user behaviors. The data are summarized in tables and presented narratively.

RESULTS

Of the 2921 records identified, 14 studies were included, of which 13 (93%) were descriptive reports and 1 (7%) was a validation study. Clinical aims focused primarily on treatment decision-making (n=6, 43%) and care coordination (n=7, 50%). Technological development followed a similar process from scope definition to tool validation, with various levels of detail in reporting. User behaviors (n=3, 21%) referred to accessing CDPs, planning care, adjusting treatment, or supporting adherence.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of electronic health care databases for quantifying and visualizing CDPs in long-term care is an emerging field. Detailed and standardized reporting of clinical and technological aspects is needed. Early consideration of how CDPs would be used, validated, and implemented in clinical practice would likely facilitate further development and adoption.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO CRD42019140494; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=140494

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033573
The Dilemma and Practice Paths of Multi-entity Participation in the Rural Living Environment—A Case Study of District Y in Chongqing
Authors: Yuzhu Zhang , Sihan Wang , Linpei Zhang
Published: June 2023

The remediation of the rural living environment is not only an important aspect of comprehensively promoting rural revitalization but also directly influences the villagers’ sense of happiness and attainment. This paper, taking District Y in Chongqing as an example, explores the practice paths of multi-entity coordinated governance in the rural living environment. The paper affirms the leading role of the government, participation responsibilities of the market, social organizations, and villagers, thereby constructing a multi-entity coordinated governance mechanism to effectively address the prominent problems currently faced.
Hipercalcemia asociada a hiperparatiroidismo primario: enfoque y manejo a partir de un caso clínico
Authors: Torres Rodolfo , Rosselli Carlos , Reina Maricely , Madariaga Carlos , Hamon-Rugeles David , Núñez Edwin , Nieto-Zambrano Paula
Published: June 2023

Introducción: el calcio es el electrolito más abundante del cuerpo humano y la hipercalcemia es el trastorno común causado normalmente por el hiperparatiroidismo primario o malignidad, su manejo depende de la presentación y causa subyacente. Además, una proporción de casos se presentan como una emergencia, lo que conlleva a una mortalidad significativa.
Objetivo: mostrar un caso inusual de presentación clínica de hipercalcemia asociada a hiperparatiroidismo primario y, asimismo, dar una breve revisión acerca del enfoque y el manejo de esta patología.
Presentación del caso: paciente femenina de 32 años, antecedente de adenoma paratiroideo no resecado y pancreatitis, asiste por tres días de dolor abdominal de tipo cólico y de moderada intensidad, acompañado de episodios eméticos de contenido alimentario, paraclínicos iniciales con hipercalcemia severa, electrocardiograma con bloqueo auriculoventricular grado I, gases arteriales con alcalosis respiratoria aguda e hiperlactatemia. También se le practicó un TAC de abdomen donde este apareció con tumores pardos. Se ingreso? a la UCI para la administración de líquidos endovenosos, diuréticos de asa y cinacalcet, pero no presentó mejoría, por lo que se indicó terapia de hemodiálisis.
Discusión y conclusión: la hipercalcemia es un hallazgo frecuente. El hiperparatiroidismo primario y la neoplasia maligna son las dos causas más frecuentes de aumento de los niveles de calcio sérico y, en conjunto, representan alrededor del 90?% de todos los casos, donde los valores en suero varían entre el calcio total (8,5 y 10,5 mg/dl) y el iónico (1,16-1,31). La concentración sérica de Ca 2+ esta? estrechamente relacionada por las acciones de la hormona paratiroidea y el calcitriol, donde el hiperparatiroidismo primario ocurre como resultado de adenomas, hiperplasias y carcinoma. Las manifestaciones clínicas y la severidad van a estar correlacionadas con el tiempo de duración de la enfermedad, los niveles de calcio y de PTH.
Dentro del tratamiento, este será guiado por su causa, sin embargo, es posible clasificarlo en tratamiento urgente y no urgente. Además, el enfoque de la hipercalcemia aguda severa es un reto diagnóstico dadas las múltiples causas que pueden llevar a este trastorno hidroelectrolítico y la rápida instauración de tratamiento que se requiere cuando es detectada.
Intellectual Virtue in Critical Thinking and Its Instruction
Authors: Ferkany Matt , McKeon Matt , Godden David
Published: June 2023

How is intellectual virtue related to critical thinking? Can one be a critical thinker without exercising intellectual virtue? Can one be intellectually virtuous without thereby being a critical thinker?  How should our answers to these questions inform the instruction of critical thinking? These were the questions informing the 2023 Charles McCracken endowed lectureships given at Michigan State University by Professors Harvey Siegel and Jason Baehr. This brief commentary introduces their respective papers, which appear in the current issue of Informal Logic.
Strategi Pemasaran Warung Bucu Sanur Dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 di Era New Normal
Authors: Maharani Ida Ayu Anindita Dwi , Tunjungsari Komang Ratih , Parwati Komang Shanty Muni
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Strategi Pemasaran Warung Bucu Sanur dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 di Era New Normal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan memadukan jenis data kualitatif dan kuantitatif (mix method). Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan melakukan wawancara, observasi, pencatatan dokumentasi dan penyebaran kuesioner kepada 3 responden. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif, IFAS-EFAS, analisis SWOT, matrik SWOT, dan diagram cartesius. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan analisis SWOT dengan perhitungan IFAS-EFAS Warung Bucu Sanur berada pada titik koordinat sumbu X (internal) 0.92 dan sumbu Y (eksternal) -0.01 sehingga posisi Warung Bucu Sanur berada pada kuadran III. Pada kuadran ini strategi dengan meminimalkan masalah internal dan merebut peluang sebesar-besarnya dapat dilkukan dengan cara menggunakan paper lunch box sebagai kemasan makanan takeaway, membuat canopy lebih banyak dengan tanaman hijau, bekerja sama dengan Gojek dan Grab atau pemilik lahan kosong disekitarnya dan menyediakan valet parking untuk mengatasi minimnya area parkir.
 
This study discussed about Marketing Strategy in Warung Bucu Sanur in order to face the COVID-19 pandemic in the New Normal Era. Descriptive method was used in this study by combining qualitative and quantitative data (mix method). Interview, observation, documentation, and distributing questionnaires to 3 respondents were used as the technique to collect the data. The analysis technique used in this study was descriptive qualitative analysis, IFAS-EFAS, SWOT analysis, SWOT matrix, and cartesius diagram. The result based on SWOT analysis by IFAS-EFAS calculation at Warung Bucu Sanur showed that the restaurant are located at the coordinates of the X-axis (internal) 0.92 and the Y-axis (external) -0.01, therefore, Warung Bucu Sanur are located in quadrant III. In this quadrant the strategy of minimizing the internal problems and seizing the opportunity can be done by use paper lunch box as takeaway food packaging. The other way to solve the internal problems is to make plentiful canopy by adding several green plants, to cooperate with Gojek and Grab or to cooperate with the owners of vacant land around the restaurant to facilitate valet parking if the parking area is minimum.
‘When there is an opportunity, I’ll try to write it down in Tatar’: National Identity as Constructed in the Diary of High-School Student Fathima Kashafutdinova, 1917-1920
Authors: Nazari Stella Shokur
Published: June 2023

The author examines the process of construction of national identity by high-school student Fathima Kashafutdinova based on her diary entries of 1917-1920 in the context of sociocultural, economic and political changes at the turn of the 20th century and as a result of the Great Russian Revolution (1917-1922). The author analyzes how elements of the Tatar national discourse developed in Fathima’s diary over time and how they were used to express her self-reflection and her identification with other people. Through their research, the author has discovered that Fathima’s had initially needed to construct her national identity as a Tatar, which can be clearly traced through the earlier pages of the diary. Nevertheless, by May 1918, any sign of a “Russians/Tatars” dichotomy disappeared in her text. However, this dichotomy was not completely resolved since she was influenced by both cultural and intellectual processes in the Tatar community as well as by the Russian-speaking urban cultural and social space.
PENGARUH FDR DAN NPF TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS (ROA) BANK SYARIAH YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (PERIODE 2018-2022)
Authors: Kharazi Muhammad
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) and Non Performing Financing (NPF) on Return on Assets (ROA) in Islamic banking listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (2018-2022 Period). This study uses a descriptive quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that the ratio of FDR and NPF simultaneously influences the ROA of Islamic banking. While the partial results, FDR has a negative and insignificant effect on ROA, for the NPF ratio it has a negative and significant effect on ROA
Sistema Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación y relación Universidad Empresa y Estado frente a las competencias profesionales en Colombia
Authors: Gutiérrez Ossa Jahir Alexander , Urriago Fontal Juan Carlos , de la Peña del Castillo Rodrigo Segundo
Published: June 2023

La condición inherentemente metodológica del Sistema Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación y de la relación Universidad, Empresa y Estado definen las condiciones requeridas para que en las Instituciones de Educación Superior en Colombia se incluya a la Ciencia, la Tecnología y la Innovación como competencias de carácter investigativo. El escrito analiza el papel promotor que cumple el SNC&Ti del país y la relación con la Universidad, la Empresa y el Estado (UEE) para la formación de competencias profesionales en investigación; los impactos en materia de Investigación y Desarrollo y, de la CTi con respecto al desarrollo de las competencias profesionales en la materia, y el establecimiento de los parámetros requeridos para definir las competencias. El desarrollo profesional está sujeto a la relación entre investigación y docencia, pero colegiada desde el impulso de la CTi que debe ganar protagonismo en el escenario académico.
Habilidades directivas: análisis de la relación entre innovación empresarial y negocios internacionales
Authors: González Marin Yesid Oswaldo , Canós-Darós Lourdes , Garcés Giraldo Luis Fernando
Published: June 2023

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar las habilidades directivas y su relación entre innovación empresarial como parte de los negocios internacionales. La metodología se basó en un enfoque cuantitativo, descriptivo-correlacional y diseño no experimental-transeccional con una población de 31 mipymes exportadoras de Colombia. Los resultados muestran que la innovación de productos, de mercados y en procesos posee una correlación positiva alta y muy alta significativa, y las habilidades motivacionales e interpersonales tienen una correlación positiva moderada significativa. También se confirma que la innovación y su impacto en el desarrollo comercial de las empresas implican que las diversas industrias deben conocer la forma como ocurren los procesos que hacen parte de su existencia en cuanto a la innovación, la producción y la transferencia de conocimientos en su interior a partir de información y prácticas organizacionales. Lo anterior se debe a que el éxito creciente y sostenido de la empresa está siempre en función de su capacidad para identificar y aprovechar adecuada y eficientemente las oportunidades del momento.
Implementasi Convention on The Rights of Persons With Disabilities (Crpd) Terhadap Akses Pekerjaan Dan Lapangan Kerja Bagi Penyandang Disabilitas Di Indonesia
Authors: Situmorang Ave Gave Christina , Kusuma Winanda
Published: June 2023

The Convention on The Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD) is a special international human rights instrument that regulates the rights of persons with disabilities as a concrete effort to respect, protect and guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities throughout the world. Indonesia has ratified the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Even though Indonesia has ratified the CRPD convention, the fulfillment of human rights (HAM) for Indonesian citizens, especially the rights of persons with disabilities to get a job, has not been maximized. This paper is a research that examines juridically the implementation of the CRPD Convention in Indonesia regarding the employment of persons with disabilities. The research method used by the author is a legal research method focusing on library research. Normative legal research focuses on the study of data such as laws and regulations, legal theory as well as scientific legal research worksThe Convention on The Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD) is a special international human rights instrument that regulates the rights of persons with disabilities as a concrete effort to respect, protect and guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities throughout the world. Indonesia has ratified the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Even though Indonesia has ratified the CRPD convention, the fulfillment of human rights (HAM) for Indonesian citizens, especially the rights of persons with disabilities to get a job, has not been maximized. This paper is a research that examines juridically the implementation of the CRPD Convention in Indonesia regarding the employment of persons with disabilities. The research method used by the author is a legal research method focusing on library research. Normative legal research focuses on the study of data such as laws and regulations, legal theory as well as scientific legal research works
TEACHERS’ PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Nurliyanti Nurliyanti , Nadrun Nadrun , Maf'ulah Maf'ulah
Published: June 2023

This research focuses on pedagogical competence of English teachers’. This research aims to find out pedagogical competence of English teachers in teaching English at SMP Negeri 13 Palu. Data collection techniques used were questionnaire, interview and observation. The observation was used to find out the students perception on the teacher's pedagogical competence in teaching English. The interview was used to determine the pedagogic competence of teachers in teaching English. The observation was also used to see the process of teaching English in the classroom. The result of questionnaire showed that students’ perceive on English teachers’ when teaching English were very good pedagogical competence in mastering the characteristics of students, ability to develop curriculum/syllabus, developing students potential and evaluation of learning outcomes. The results of interviews with four English teachers showed that there were some difficulties in learning they are in the use of technology and developing the potential of students. The results of the observations show that the pedagogic competence of four English teachers in teaching English is in the good. In general, the pedagogical competence of the English teacher at SMP Negeri 13 Palu is generally in good criteria.
ANALYZING JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH IN NEW NORMAL
Authors: Tapala Alma Alfianti , Suriaman Aminah , Mashuri Mashuri
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to design a qualitative research method. In collecting data 30 students and five students were randomly. The research design used questionnaires and interviews. The results of data analysis show that the motivation to learn English in the new normal is high, making them want to go back to school; compared to online learning, students are easier to understand and can achieve learning achievement by returning to school. Based on the statement above, the researcher concludes that it can help students with their willingness to learn again in school in the new normal
INCREASING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH THINK-PAIR-SHARE TECHNIQUE
Authors: Oktaviani Nur , Rofiqoh Rofiqoh
Published: June 2023

This study aims to find out whether or not the use of think-pair-share technique can increase reading comprehension of the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Tinombo. This research used a pre-experimental research design. The research population was the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Tinombo which consisted of 147 students. The sample was selected by using a purposive sampling technique. The number of the sample was 27 of class XI MIA 1. The data were collected through pre-test and post-test about reading. The result of this research showed the mean score of the pre-test of the students was 58.44 and the post-test was 85.11. Therefore, the t-counted value (12.59) is higher than the t-table value (1.795). It proves the hypothesis is accepted which means the Think-Pair-Share Technique can increase students’ Reading comprehension.
STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WORD CHAIN GAME IN TEACHING VOCABULARY MASTERY
Authors: Muhammad Rhizman Ashary , Manurung Konder , Wahyudin Wahyudin
Published: June 2023

This study was conducted through Library Research method which describes the application of Word Chain Game in Teaching Vocabulary Mastery. Word Chain Game is type of game designed to help players improve their vocabulary mastery. The objectives of this research are to describe the steps on the implementation of Word Chain Game in teaching vocabulary mastery and describe the students’ vocabulary mastery after the implementation of Word Chain Game. The data source were taken from Lewis Carroll (1879) as the primary data and scientific writing on the implementation of Word Chain Game from 2010-2021 as the secondary data. The result of the library research method indicate that there are 5 (five) scientific writing. The result of descriptive analysis show that the implementation of Word Chain Game in five different studies used different steps in implementing the procedures produced by the proponents of the game which consist of 4 steps. 1) The words used must be derived from dictionary. Proper names and words are not permitted. 2) The next word must be formed from the previous word by continuing the word with the last letter in it to form a Chain Word. 3) No word may be used as a Link unless it (or, if an inflection, the word from which it comes) is listed in the following Glossary. When adjectives and adverbs are regularly formed, their comparatives and superlatives are regarded as 'inflections' of the positive form and are not given separately: for example, if the word 'new' is given, it is to be understood that 'newer' and 'newest' are also admissible. However, nouns formed from verbs (such as 'reader' from 'read') are not considered to be so, and may not be used as Links unless they are found in the Glossary. 4) When played in a group, the person who cannot provide the word link is eliminated, and the winner is the only one who remains. When there are two players, the one who makes the most word links wins. One of them ask the students to write, spell, and pronounce the word. Two of them just ask the students to write the word, and other researchers only ask the students to pronounce the word. The vocabulary mastery of EFL students improved after the implementation of Word Chain Game in the classroom. According to the findings, it provides an interesting method for vocabulary building skill and strategies, word memorization, word list recall or vocabulary recognition, and group work. It is conclude that using Word Chain Game in teaching vocabulary is effective. In other words, differences in the teaching procedures do not negatively impact the students vocabulary mastery.
EFFECT OF STORYTELLING ON THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Mahendra Yusuf , Syafar Anshari
Published: June 2023

The objective of this research is to find out the effect of storytelling on the development of students’ speaking skill in teaching English. The sample of this research was the eleventh grade students. The research sample were selected using convenience sampling technique. The research applied quasi-experimental design. The data were collected through pretest and posttest. The data were analyzed using t-test to compare mean score of pretest and posttest of experimental and control group. The result showed that the mean differences of the experimental and control group students were (51.70) and (52.75) in pretest. While the posttest were (60.23) and (54.50). Further analysis indicates, t-counted (4.57) is greater than t-table (2.02). The control group got the higher score on pretest while the experimental group got the higher score on posttest which is mean that the hypothesis of the research failed to be rejected. In other word, the use of storytelling to teach English has impact in improving students’ speaking ability.
Do investors value board ethnic diversity? A Canadian study
Authors: Talbot Caroline , Coulmont Michel , Berthelot Sylvie
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine whether investors take the ethnic diversity of boards of directors into account. Based on a sample of 563 Canadian firms listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for fiscal years 2019 to 2021 inclusively, our results suggest that investors positively perceive the nomination of a greater number of visible minority board members. However, the study findings also show that the impact of ethnicity on investors’ perception is nearly 50 percent less than the impact of gender diversity. The study conducted in the Canadian context corroborates the results observed in some previous work by confirming the positive impact that gender and ethnic diversity can have on business performance.
Determinants influencing the satisfaction of firms towards electronic tax (eTax) service in an emerging market
Authors: Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong
Published: June 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution profoundly impacted the development of e-government in Vietnam, whose taxation system is rapidly developing leading to the invention of the electronic tax (eTax) system. However, the challenge for the authorities is to effectively and systematically apply technology to industry operations and gradually improve the quality of eTax services in Vietnam. The success of this system depends greatly on the satisfaction of the users (Rahman et al., 2020). The study was conducted to analyze the factors and their influence on the satisfaction of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using eTax services in Vietnam. Data was collected from 260 valid questionnaires of individuals representing over 200 businesses in Hanoi through Cronbach’s alpha, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and regression analysis by SPSS software. The research results indicate that 7 important elements are influencing the satisfaction of SMEs towards the quality of eTax service listed in descending order, including efficiency, ease of use, flexibility, reliability, website quality, security, and business support. According to these results, the paper proposes several suggestions to increase the satisfaction level of SMEs towards the service quality of the eTax syste
A brief history of the drum machine
Authors: Hafsteinn Davidsson
Published: June 2023

This article explores the history of drum machines and their impact on music production. It covers the early developments of drum machines in the 1930s with the Rhythmicon and the Chamberlin Rhythmate. It then discusses the introduction of programmable drum machines like the EKO ComputeRhythm and the Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm. The article highlights the revolutionary impact of the Roland TR-808, known for its distinctive bass drum and clap sounds. Sample-based drum machines, such as the LinnDrum LM-1 and LM-2, are also discussed, along with the pivotal role of the MPC3000 in popularizing sampling and sequencing. The article examines the legacy of drum machines, including the concept of quantization and the unique timing and grooves popularized by J Dilla. It concludes by acknowledging the enduring appeal of physical drum machines in a digital age and the ongoing influence of drum machines on music production.
BEHAVIOR OF q-DEFORMED QUANTUM PARTICLE STATISTICS ON THE HOLOGRAPHIC SCREEN
Authors: ŞENAY Mustafa
Published: June 2023

In this study, we propose an approach to investigate the relationship between MOND theory and the holographic principle by incorporating q-deformed theory. We first present a brief overview of Verlinde's entropic gravity assumption, which suggests that gravity can be interpreted as an entropic force arising from the statistical mechanics of quantum fields. Some thermo-statistical properties of q-deformed fermion gas model in two spatial dimensions are introduced. At the low-temperature limit, we derive the q-deformed thermal energy and analyze the impacts of fermionic q-deformation on MOND theory. Specifically, we consider the q-deformed Fermi-Dirac statistics of the bits on the holographic screen and examine MOND theory depending on q-deformed acceleration scale. Deformed Friedmann equation is studied by taking into account Friedmann–Robertson–Walker (FRW) universe. This equation shows a modified identification of the evolution of the universe that is compatible with both MOND theory and the holographic principle
Heavy metal pollution: Toxic effects on bacterial cells
Authors: Fashola Muibat , Anagun Olajide , Babalola Olubukola Oluranti
Published: June 2023

Increased urbanization and technological advancement in recent years has
resulted in increased discharge of heavy metals in the environment which
has become a major menace all over the world. Due to their inert nature,
metals can build up in the environment and have a negative impact on the
living biota present. Bacteria play a crucial role in determining the
environmental fate of metals by altering their structure and dispersal.
Their contribution to the transformation and elimination of toxic metals
is crucial. Despite the various roles played by bacteria in processing
and detoxifying heavy metals in the environment, they are also
vulnerable to metal toxicity. Heavy metals can cause adverse effects on
bacterial cells depending on their bio-availability and the absorbed
dose. This review discussed some of the various ways that heavy metals
exert their toxic effects on bacteria cells and the likely factors that
can aid their toxic effects to bacteria cells.
A survey analysis of listeners of an equine science podcast aimed at bridging the gap between scientists and horse enthusiasts for knowledge transfer and improved horse welfare
Authors: Acton Kate , McLean Nancy , MacKay Jill
Published: June 2023

Background Podcasts have become a popular digital forum for discussing
scientific information with peers, as well as with the non-scientific
community, often referred to as ‘edutainment’. It is unclear how
science-based podcasts can support the veterinary industry through, for
example, supporting good husbandry practices. Objectives To understand
the influence of ‘edutainment’ on equine owners’ husbandry decisions
Study Design The sample population was listeners of the Conversations in
Equine Science (CES) podcast recruited to complete an online survey via
a link promoted by the CES hosts. The survey contained Likert-like
questions assessing how listeners rated the importance of different
forms of evidence when making husbandry decisions and questions relating
to husbandry changes made. Methods A mixed methods approach was used to
analyse the data. The Likert package for R was used to explore
importance ratings. Free text questions were analysed via a content
analysis with a constructionist epistemological position. Results The
experience of veterinarians and scientific evidence was considered the
most important forms of evidence that owners used when making decisions
about their horse’s management (93% agreed and 91% agreed they were
important respectively). Additionally, 74% of respondents had made a
change to the management or training principles prompted by an episode
of CES, suggesting edutainment can be a prompt to management change. Of
these, the majority (55%) had done so based on a joint discussion of
the podcast and their own reading of the evidence. Main Limitations This
was an opportunistic sample of those already invested in the edutainment
format, and may not represent those owners with no interest in
scientific evidence. Conclusions Podcasts are an easy-access, low-cost
medium to convey research and current trends in the equine/equitation
science genre. They may be a valuable tool for the veterinary industry
to employ to support horse welfare.
Dependent variable selection in phylogenetic generalized least squares regression analysis under Pagel's lambda model
Authors: Chen Zheng-Lin , Guo Hong-Ji , Niu Deng-Ke
Published: June 2023

Phylogenetic generalized least squares (PGLS) regression is widely used
to detect evolutionary correlations. In contrast to the equal treatment
of analyzed traits in conventional correlation methods such as Pearson
and Spearman’s rank tests, we must designate one trait as the
independent variable and the other as the dependent variable. However,
in our PGLS regression analyses (using Pagel’s λ model) of both
empirical and simulated datasets, switching independent and dependent
variables yielded many conflicting results. A serious problem with PGLS
regression that has not been noticed before is that selecting an
inappropriate trait as the dependent variable will often result in an
error. To assess correlations in simulated data, we established a gold
standard by analyzing changes in traits along phylogenetic branches.
Next, we tested seven potential criteria for dependent variable
selection: log-likelihood, Akaike information criterion,
R, p-value, Pagel’s λ, Blomberg
et al.’s K, and the estimated λ in Pagel’s λ model.
We determined that the last three criteria performed equally well in
selecting the dependent variable and were superior to the other four.
For practicality, we suggest using the trait with a higher λ or
K value as the dependent variable in future PGLS regressions. In
analyzing the evolutionary relationship between two traits, we should
designate the trait with a stronger phylogenetic signal as the dependent
variable even if it could logically assume the cause in the
relationship.
Mapping Soil Organic Carbon in Wildfire-Affected Areas of the McKenzie River Basin, Oregon, USA
Authors: Katz Sydney Maya , Gavin Daniel , Silva Lucas C. R.
Published: June 2023

Large-scale wildfires are increasing in frequency and are likely to
become more severe under future Pacific Northwest climate scenarios. The
effects of wildfires on soil organic carbon (SOC) remain difficult to
estimate because soil heterogeneity limits generalizations. We mapped
fired severity within the footprint of the Holiday Farm Fire (McKenzie
River, Oregon, 2020) and sampled a burn severity gradient (unburned,
low, high) in a detailed scheme to account for inter- and intra-site
variation (20 soil profiles/half-hectare for burned sites, 9/hectare for
unburned) at three depths (0-2 cm, 2-20 cm, 20-40 cm). We measured total
SOC, mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC), particulate organic
carbon (POC), and pyrogenic carbon (PyC). We found significant SOC
differences in the high severity fire in most carbon pools and depths,
with the largest total SOC decrease of 6.48% (56% change) in 0-2 cm.
Compared to unburned, the low severity site had higher MAOC (0-2 cm:
+0.48%, 22% change; 2-20 cm: +0.28%, 17% change) and significantly
lower POC (0-2 cm: -5.12%, 54% change; 2-20 cm: -1.73%, 48% change).
We found lower PyC in burned sites, indicating combustion of this pool.
SOC stocks at 0-20 cm were higher in low severity (total SOC: +7.45
kg/m2, 71% change; MAOC: +4.81 kg/m2, 153% change) compared to
unburned. There was remarkable variation within each site, but the
consistent high levels of MAOC in low severity area support prescribed
burning as a technique to mitigate wildfire risk while limiting losses
or increasing SOC compared to high severity fires.
Resuming Conflict: Benedict’s “Grace and Vocation” and the Limit of Dialogue
Authors: Di Blasi Luca
Published: June 2023

This paper analyzes Benedict XVI’s disputed text “Grace and Vocation Without Remorse: Comments on the Treatise ‘De Iudaeis’” from 2018 not only as the specification and, in part, restoration of a traditional Christian understanding of God's covenant with Israel, but implicitly also as an attempt both to re-evaluate the Christian tradition of treatises on Jews and to revitalize a dispute between Christianity and Judaism on theological questions. Through this attempt, the limits of the idea of inter-religious dialogue between (Catholic) Christianity and (Rabbinic) Judaism become abundantly clear.
War as a Principle? Plato against Thucydides and Heraclitus
Authors: Ponchon Pierre
Published: June 2023

This paper intends to confront Plato’s thought on war and enmity in Laws 1 (625c-628e) to those of Thucydides and Heraclitus showing that Clinias’ thesis that the state of perpetual war is the principle of legislation has a deep similarity with some aspects of their political thoughts. Next, I investigate how the refutation by the Athenian Stranger of the place and status of war and conflict at the root of political realism is a key argument in the whole process of the Laws and in the emergence of the platonic meaning of political philosophy.
Reversing Clausewitz: A History of a Mistake
Authors: Treiber Guilel
Published: June 2023

This paper traces the result of the reversal of the Clausewitzian dictum that war is the continuation of politics in post-structuralist political theorizing. I argue that much can be gained by not reversing the dictum (hence, making the reversal a mistake) and retaining the conceptual relation between politics and war Clausewitz espouses. I then show what a neo-Clausewitzian position would contribute to the debate on the relation between war or violence and politics by arguing that, in the case of Clausewitz, it is better to be a Kantian than a Nietzschean.
Clausewitz, Schmitt and the Relationship Between War and Politics in the Interwar Period and Today
Authors: Witkowski Maciej
Published: June 2023

Carl von Clausewitz distinguished two fundamental aspects of war — political and existential. These aspects are present in the philosophy of Carl Schmitt too. He used Clausewitz to build a theory of Man and his political nature that also aimed at understanding the German defeat in World War I. In this article, I interpret Schmitt's philosophy as an instance of a modern re-appropriation of Clausewitz's legacy. I aim to show that even though Schmitt’s philosophy might be outdated, his way of reading Clausewitz may be inspiring today. There is a need for a ‘new Schmitt’ who would be able to create a system that would integrate Clausewitz’s intuitions into a modern paradigm.
The Invisible Enemy as Absolute Enemy: What Can Carl Schmitt Teach Us about War against a Virus?
Authors: Van de Wall Ben
Published: June 2023

Through a discussion of Carl Schmitt's work this paper explores the theoretical implications of a war fought against a non-human enemy and suggests that Schmitt's work provides a useful framework of analysis for understanding the martial rhetoric that has surrounded Covid-19 policies. In Schmitt’s work we can identify the intricate relation between the absolutization and dehumanization of the enemy on the one hand and the dissolution of the distinction between the public and private sphere on the other. Schmitt’s warnings about the dangers of a global war in the name of humanity prove relevant to the war against a virus.
Med distans till distansen – en introduktion till temat “Högre utbildning och coronapandemin”
Authors: Barman Linda , Schnaas Ulrike
Published: June 2023

Med distans till distansen – hur kan vi tolka den så hastigt påtvingade omställningen under pandemin och vilka lärdomar tar vi med oss? I den här utökade ledaren vill vi lyfta fram åtta publicerade bidrag som ingår i tidskriftens särskilda tema om högre utbildning och coronapandemin. Vi ger också våra egna reflektioner kring hur omställningen påverkade högre utbildning i Sverige utifrån våra roller som pedagogiska utvecklare och forskare. De bidrag som hittills har publicerats kring temat visar mångfalden av erfarenheter under pandemin liksom komplexiteten i att dra generella slutsatser om (distans)undervisning och lärande, specifikt och mer övergripande generellt. Många lärare mötte nya utmaningar som hög arbetsbelastning och krav på att hitta snabba lösningar. Samtidigt innebar de förändrade villkoren en möjlighet till pedagogisk utveckling. Många studenter hade svårt att upprätthålla motivationen och skapa bra studierutiner, medan andra uppskattade distansundervisningens flexibilitet. Den här ledaren innefattar både tillbakablickar och utblickar över vilka konsekvenser pandemin fört med sig för den högre utbildningen samt några frågor vi gärna ser belysta i kommande studier. 
ENGLSIH ABSTRACT
With distance from the distance – how can we interpret the changes that were so hastily imposed during the pandemic and what lessons have we learned? In this extended editorial, we highlight eight published contributions that are part of this journal’s special theme regarding higher education and the corona pandemic. We also give our own reflections on how the transition to remote teaching affected higher education in Sweden, based on our roles as educational developers and researchers. The publications in this journal show the diversity of experiences during the pandemic, and the complexity of drawing general conclusions about (distance) teaching and learning. Many teachers faced new challenges such as a significantly higher workload, and demands to implement quick solutions, while the changed conditions also gave opportunities for pedagogical development. Many students had difficulties in maintaining motivation and creating viable study routines, while some appreciated the flexibility of distance learning. The current editorial includes both retrospectives and outlooks on the consequences of the pandemic for higher education, as well as, suggestions for a few ‘questions’ that we think should be part of future research.
Effect of Salinity Stress on Osmoprotectant (Glycine Betaine and Prline) of Two Maize (Zea mays L.). Varieties Cultivated in Sokoto Metropholis
Authors: Shehu Zulkallaini
Published: June 2023

Salinity is one of the principal abiotic stresses that affect plant productivity by inducing osmotic stress. Maize is an economically important cereal crop affected by high salinity. In this study two varieties of maize seedlings (Oba super 2 16-11-kd-155- 159 and Sammaz 37) were subjected to 50, 100 and 150 mM NaCl concentrations. The Root, young and mature leaves were harvested after 21 days of sowing. A significant (P<0.05) increased in MDA and H2O2 concentration was observed in the NaCl treated samples (root and matured leaves) compared to control. Level of glycine betaine increases significantly (P<0.05) in all organs (root and mature leaves) of salt treated maize seedling, while level of proline slightly decreased specifically in the matured leave. This indicates a possible role of ROS in the systemic signalling from roots to leaves, allowing leaves to activate their defence mechanism for better protection against salt stress. These studies suggest that both the two varieties accumulated more osmolytes.