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Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on fatigue interference in patients with advanced lung cancer and caregiving burden: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Authors: Li Huiyuan , Wong Cho Lee , Jin Xiaohuan , Wang Nina , Shi Zhengkun
Published: July 2024

Introduction

Cancer-related fatigue is common in patients with advanced lung cancer. It not only interferes with patients’ health-related quality of life, but also increases the caregiving burden of their caregivers. Acceptance and commitment therapy is emerging as a novel way to advocate accepting negative experiences and taking effective actions based on their own values to help patients commit meaningful actions in the course of cancer diseases. This trial aims to test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of acceptance and commitment therapy for fatigue interference in patients with advanced lung cancer and the caregiver burden.

Method and analysis

A two-arm, assessor-blind pilot randomised controlled trial will be conducted. A total of 40 advanced lung cancer patient–caregiver dyads, who live in rural areas, will be recruited from a university-affiliated hospital in central China. The participants will be randomised to receive an online six-session acceptance and commitment therapy (i.e. involving metaphors, experiential exercises and mindfulness exercises facilitated by virtual reality technology) plus health education (intervention group, n=20) or health education (control group, n=20). Outcomes will be measured at baseline and 1 week postintervention. The primary outcomes are study feasibility (i.e. eligibility rate, recruitment rate, attrition rate and adherence rate), fatigue interference and caregiver burden. The secondary outcomes are health-related quality of life, meaning in life, psychological flexibility and mindful attention. Semistructured interviews will be conducted to explore the feasibility and experiences of the intervention in a subsample of 10 participants from the intervention group.

Ethics and dissemination

This study has been approved by the Joint Chinese University of Hong Kong-New Territories East Cluster Clinical Research Ethics Committee (CREC Ref. No. 2023.030) and the Medical Ethics Committee of Xiangya Hospital Central South University (No. 202305336). The findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and through local or international conference presentations.

Trial registration number

NCT05885984.
Generative artificial intelligence, patient safety and healthcare quality: a review
Authors: Howell Michael D
Published: July 2024

The capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated over the past year, and they are beginning to impact healthcare in a significant way. Could this new technology help address issues that have been difficult and recalcitrant problems for quality and safety for decades? While we are early in the journey, it is clear that we are in the midst of a fundamental shift in AI capabilities. It is also clear these capabilities have direct applicability to healthcare and to improving quality and patient safety, even as they introduce new complexities and risks. Previously, AI focused on one task at a time: for example, telling whether a picture was of a cat or a dog, or whether a retinal photograph showed diabetic retinopathy or not. Foundation models (and their close relatives, generative AI and large language models) represent an important change: they are able to handle many different kinds of problems without additional datasets or training. This review serves as a primer on foundation models’ underpinnings, upsides, risks and unknowns—and how these new capabilities may help improve healthcare quality and patient safety.
Directing B7-H3 chimeric antigen receptor T cell homing through IL-8 induces potent antitumor activity against pediatric sarcoma
Authors: Lake Jessica A , Woods Elena , Hoffmeyer Eric , Schaller Kristin L , Cruz-Cruz Joselyn , Fernandez Joseph , Tufa Dejene , Kooiman Benjamin , Hall Spencer C , Jones Dallas , Hayashi Masanori , Verneris Michael R
Published: July 2024

Background

Advances in pediatric oncology have occurred for some cancers; however, new therapies for sarcoma have been inadequate. Cellular immunotherapy using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells has shown dramatic benefits in leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma but has been far less successful in pediatric solid tumors such as rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and osteosarcoma (OS). Balancing issues of “on-target, off-tumor toxicity”, investigators have identified B7-H3 as a broadly expressed tumor antigen with otherwise restricted expression on normal tissues. We hypothesized that rapid homing via a chemokine receptor and CAR engagement through B7-H3 would enhance CAR T cell efficacy in solid tumors.

Methods

We generated B7-H3 CAR T cells that also express the Interleukin-8 (IL-8) receptor, CXCR2. Cytokine production, flow cytometry, Seahorse assays and RNA sequencing were used to compare the B7-H3 CXCR2 (BC2) CAR T cells with B7-H3 CAR T cells. We developed an IL-8 overexpressing human RMS mouse model to test homing and cytotoxicity in vivo.

Results

We demonstrate that IL-8 is expressed by RMS and OS and expression significantly increases after radiation. Overexpression of an IL-8 receptor, CXCR2, on B7-H3 CAR T cells enhances homing into IL-8 expressing tumors, augments T cell metabolism and leads to significant tumor regression.

Conclusion

These findings warrant further investigation into the use of BC2 CAR T cells as a treatment for patients with RMS, OS and other B7-H3-expressing, IL-8 producing solid tumors.
Horndeski-like gravity perturbation induced by large-magnitude earthquake
Authors: Koorambas Elias
Published: July 2024

We hypothesis that large earthquakes generate Horndeski-like Gravitational Wave (GW). We find that such a Horndeski-like GW propagates with the speed of sound. The sound waves generated by an earthquake make a local and temporal change to the Earth’s diagravitational medium; therefore, they modify the GW speed in a standard, Alternative-Theory-of-Gravity (ATG) sense. The quantum of the Horndeski-like GW is a massless scalar quasiparticle and cannot exist outside of the propagation region of the P-field. The Horndeski-like GW may be detectable by future GW detectors with a sensitivity of 10–15 $$\hbox {Hz}^{{-1/2}}$$

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Study the Effect of Ion Doping on ZnO Nanostructures for Room Temperature NH3 Gas Sensor
Authors: Hussein Ahmed M. , Azeez Hasanain S. , Abdalrahman Roaa A. , Ismail Mukhlis M. , Lafta Sadeq H.
Published: July 2024

We investigated the impact of doping ion type on the performance of a ZnO-based ammonia gas sensor to show the capability of these ions to achieve high-performance gas sensing at room temperature. A sol-gel method was used to synthesize both doped and undoped ZnO nanostructures, while the gas sensor device was made by casting ZnO onto a glass substrate for a uniform thin film. Then Al electrodes were attached to the film. The characterization was carried out via field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, UV–vis, Pl luminescence, Brunnauer-Emmett-Teller, I-V characteristic, and gas sensor setup device. PL measurement shows an increase in green emission spectra with Ba ion shifting the peaks from VO to VO+ and VO+ to VO++ states. The gas sensor test at room temperature greatly enhances performance for certain ions. The Ba ions greatly influence gas sensor performance, increasing the response to 24 compared to 5 for undoped ZnO. The room-temperature enhancement achieved by the Ba ions could open the way to investigate more effective dopants for NH3 gas sensors.
Automatic Detection of Electric Motorcycle Based on Improved YOLOv5s Network
Authors: He Yinggang
Published: July 2024

Electric motorcycles are widely used due to their economic, portable, and easy‐to‐use characteristics. Power batteries are the primary power source of electric motorcycles. Electric motorcycles are usually pushed into elevators and parked at home or in enclosed corridor spaces for charging, which may pose serious safety hazards due to using inferior or expired batteries. The traditional manual management method is limited by human resources, making it difficult to manage and monitor such behavior. Automated detection of electric motorcycles based on artificial intelligence technology is an effective solution. Considering that common monitoring systems typically have limited data processing capabilities, this study proposes an electric motorcycle detection model based on improved You Only Look Once version 5s (YOLOv5s). Firstly, we develop the model by adding a transformer encoder module to the backbone of classical YOLOv5s. Next, the Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network (BiFPN) is used for cross‐scale connectivity and multiscale feature fusion. Finally, the Coordinate Attention module (CA) is added to improve the representation capacity of the target features and enhance the detection accuracy. The results of comparative experiments and ablation experiments verified the effective performance of the proposed model, which attained a mean average precision of 81.2%. Compared to classical models like faster R‐CNN and YOLOv5, this methodology achieves higher performance with fewer parameters and computational complexity, meeting real‐time requirements.
Investigating the Effect of Dexmedetomidine in Controlling Postoperative Emergence Agitation in Children under Sevoflurane Anesthesia
Authors: Golmohammadi Mitra , Sane Shahryar , Ghavipanjeh Rezaei Somayeh , Hosseini Rana , Alwaily Enas R. , Hussien Beneen M. , Mohammadpour Ramin , Rahmani Nazila , Kazemi Haki Behzad
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Emergence agitation (EA) is one of the common problems during recovery from general anesthesia, especially in children. In this study, we investigated the effect of dexmedetomidine on the control of agitation after anesthesia with sevoflurane in children. Method. This randomized control‐placebo, double‐blind prospective clinical trial was conducted on seventy‐six children between 2 and 7 years with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class I who were candidates for elective adenoidectomy surgery and tonsillectomy. Participants were selected by an available sampling method. Patients were randomly placed in one of the two groups D (dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg infusion within ten minutes) or P (placebo: normal saline infusion within ten minutes). A four‐point scale evaluated agitation. Pain evaluation was done by FLACC (faces, legs, activity, cry, and consolability). The statistical software was SPSS version 23. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. The level of agitation was significantly lower in the intervention group (P < 0.05), except after 40 minutes in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) (P = 1.00). Patients in the control group experienced high pain scores when admitted at PACU, 10, 20, and 30 minutes after admission at PACU (P < 0.05). Pethidine and metoclopramide prescriptions in the intervention group were lower than in the control group (P < 0.05). Shivering occurred in five patients in the intervention group and nine in the control groups (P = 0.032). Hypotension that required intervention occurred in 3 patients in the intervention group and one in the control group (P = 0.024). Conclusion. Our trial demonstrated that the prescription of 0.5 μg/kg of dexmedetomidine within ten minutes after intubation significantly reduced the EA frequency, pain severity, analgesic consumption, and PONV (postoperative nausea and vomiting). However, it caused delays in the emergence from anesthesia. This trial is registered with IRCT20160430027677N14.
Primary Care Support Tools for Digestive Health Care: A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Arain Mubashir , Reeb Leanne , Miyagishima Rebecca C. , Carter Julia , Novak Kerri L.
Published: July 2024

Background. To address the increasing demands for gastroenterology specialty care and increasing wait times, centralized access and triage (CAT) systems, telephone support, and clinical care pathways were implemented to streamline referrals and support management of low‐risk gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in the primary care medical home. This study aimed to understand primary care providers (PCPs) and GI specialists’ perceptions of these supports, factors that affect support implementation and identify barriers and facilitators for implementing supports from both PCP and GI specialists’ perspectives. Methods. We conducted a mixed method study including surveys and interviews with PCPs and GI specialists. Online surveys and semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted from July 2022 to September 2022. All interviews were transcribed and coded to perform a thematic analysis. Survey data were analyzed in SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize and describe the data collected. Inferential statistics were used to identify associations and relationships within the dataset. T‐test and chi‐square tests were applied at 95% confidence level, with a p value <0.05 (two‐sided) considered statistically significant. Results. A total of 36 PCPs responded to the survey. Most respondents were working full‐time (73.5%, n = 25) and were female (73.5%, n = 25). Overall, 42% used the pathways regularly, 48% (n = 16) used them occasionally, and very few (9.1%, n = 3) said they were aware but had not used pathways. Overall, PCPs were satisfied with CAT processes and the use of primary care pathways, recognizing the importance of fair and equitable access to specialty care. Specific processes in CAT for vulnerable populations and patients using walk‐in clinics were recognized as a limitation, given the lack of ease in completing the required testing and follow‐up needed when utilizing the care pathway. Of the 112 GI specialists who received the survey, 28 (25%) completed it, with males (50.0%, n = 14) and females (39.2%, n = 11), remainder no response. Most participate in CAT (73.9%, n = 17) and were remunerated by an alternative relationship plan (ARP) (53.6%, n = 15). Overall, GIs were satisfied with central triaging and primary care pathways, reducing unnecessary time and resource expenditure for referrals. There were statistically significant differences in perceptions among fee for service and alternative relationship plan GI specialists regarding the effectiveness of CAT in improving access and use of health system resources. Conclusion. Overall, PCPs and GI specialists believe utilizing CAT and primary care pathways improves referral quality, reduces resource expenditure, and provides fair and equitable access to GI specialty services. Improvement in CAT processes with improved pathway awareness may reduce unnecessary referrals.
Movements of the Glandirana Frogs in Japan and South Korea: A Strategy for Defining Geographical Movements of Amphibians
Authors: Oike Akira , Tojo Koji , Nakamura Yoriko , Ito Etsuro , Nakamura Masahisa
Published: July 2024

The Japanese islands were originally included in the Eurasian Continent as part of the southern and northern landmasses. The two landmasses were detached from the continent 18 million years ago. After that, the former was repeatedly connected to the Korean peninsula during glacial periods, but most of the latter was under seawater. Thus, all Japanese amphibians are undoubtedly derived from this nearby continent. However, it is unclear where the amphibians moved during the formation of the Japanese islands. To address the issue, we selected Glandirana rugosa as a representative of Japanese amphibians because this frog is the only species among amphibians in which nucleotide sequences of the mitochondrial genes and sex chromosome evolution have been deeply investigated. Then, we constructed time‐calibrated and RAxML phylogenetic trees based on nucleotide sequences of the mitochondrial genes of the Glandirana frogs in Japan and South Korea. Various sites were used to select SNP data from the Glandirana species and their sex chromosome evolution, and the cladograms we obtained suggest that ancient Glandirana frogs except for one group moved along with the southern landmass, when it was separated from the continent. The movements of the Glandirana frogs in Japan and South Korea obtained as results of this study will help scientists to understand the geographical changes that took place during the formation of the Japanese islands. This strategy is applicable to studying and understanding the movements of other amphibian species of the Eurasian and other continents.
Supplementary Video S1 from NDEx 2.0: A Clearinghouse for Research on Cancer Pathways
Authors: Pratt Dexter , Chen Jing , Pillich Rudolf , Rynkov Vladimir , Gary Aaron , Demchak Barry , Ideker Trey
Published: July 2024

Presents hands-on use of NDEx from the NDEx website and from Cytoscape.
Supplementary Figure 3 from Generation, Transcriptomic States, and Clinical Relevance of CX3CR1+ CD8 T Cells in Melanoma
Authors: Ishigaki Hirohito , Yamauchi Takayoshi , Long Mark D. , Hoki Toshifumi , Yamamoto Yuta , Oba Takaaki , Ito Fumito
Published: July 2024

Gating strategy to analyze the adoptively transferred Pmel-1 T cells with CD90.1 expression.
Figure 1 from Generation, Transcriptomic States, and Clinical Relevance of CX3CR1+ CD8 T Cells in Melanoma
Authors: Ishigaki Hirohito , Yamauchi Takayoshi , Long Mark D. , Hoki Toshifumi , Yamamoto Yuta , Oba Takaaki , Ito Fumito
Published: July 2024

Frequency, transcriptomic phenotype, and clinical relevance of CX3CR1+ CD8+ T cells in human melanomas. A, Representative histogram showing CX3CR1 expression of CD8+ T cells in human melanomas (blue). Isotype-matched controls are shown in red. Gating strategy is shown in Supplementary Fig. S2. The right shows frequency of CX3CR1+ subset in CD8+ T cells (n = 7). B–F, Single-cell profiling of melanoma-infiltrating T and NK cells from patients treated with ICI therapy in the Sade-Feldman et al. data. Final cell-type annotations of total cells and subsequent filtering of T and NK- cells are shown in Supplementary Fig. S4A and S4B. B, UMAP plots of melanoma-infiltrating T and NK cells from responders and nonresponders before and after ICI therapy. C, Expression patterns of indicated genes in T- and NK-cell clusters in melanoma. Expression levels are color-coded: gray, not expressed; purple, expressed. D, Heatmap displaying the top 10 significantly enriched genes found in each cluster. E, Violin plots show expression of PDCD1, TIGIT, and HAVCR2 in CX3CR1+ and CX3CR1− populations. Differential expression is determined by Wilcoxon rank sum test. F, Proportions of cell clusters observed in individual melanomas from responders (R) and nonresponders (NR) at pretreatment (Pre) and post-treatment (Post).
Identifying the Number of Steps Required for Familiarisation to Athletic Footwear in Healthy Older Adults
Authors: Soares Diana , Fletcher Iain , Mitchell Andrew , Charalambous Laura
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Research on athletic footwear familiarisation within an older population is sparse. This is problematic because unfamiliar footwear may act as a new perturbation and modify older adults’ walking gait and stability. In addition, while athletic footwear has been suggested to enhance older adults’ comfort and support during activities of daily living, the necessary period for familiarisation with athletic footwear is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the number of steps required for older adults to be familiarised with athletic footwear of different midsole thicknesses. Methods: Twenty-six healthy and physically active community-dwelling older adults, 21 females (71.1 ± 4.5 years; 164.5 ± 5.3 cm; 68.4 ± 11.4 kg) and five males (70.6 ± 2.3 years; 175.2 ± 7.8 cm; 72.8 ± 9.7 kg), completed a walking-based protocol. Participants walked two trials of 200 steps at their habitual speed on a 10-m track of an optical measurement system in three footwear conditions: (1) New Balance® REVlite 890v6 (thick midsole); (2) New Balance® REVlite 1400v5 (moderate midsole); and (3) New Balance® Minimus 20v7 (thin midsole). Gait speed (m.s-1) and walking time (min) were analysed for each participant over the 400 steps. Number of required familiarisation steps were established over three analysis phases, consisting of steady-state gait assessment, averaging and analysis of blocks of 40 steps, and sequentially comparing these steps with a predetermined threshold. Footwear familiarisation was assumed when the mean gait speed fell within an acceptable level (±2 SD from 320 to 360 step values) and subsequently maintained. Results: Most participants were familiarised with all three footwear conditions (thick n = 18; moderate and thin n = 20) after walking 80 steps. For all participants, the moderate midsole had the shortest familiarisation period (160 steps). The highest number of familiarisation steps was found in the thick (320 steps) and thin midsoles (240 steps) for some participants. Conclusion: A minimum of 320 familiarisation steps is recommended to account for both individual differences and midsole thicknesses. Implementing this walking-based footwear familiarisation protocol would improve validity of future studies, ensuring they analyse footwear effects rather than familiarisation with the footwear.
Successful Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with New Lung Tensioning Device Coil: A Case Report
Authors: Herth Jonas , Wani Jasmin , Franzen Daniel
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) using endobronchial coil treatment is a widely studied therapeutic option in patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary emphysema. However, patient responses were inconsistent, and, from 2020, production discontinuation rendered the treatment unavailable. In the meantime, a next-generation lung tensioning coil (FreeFlow Coil 4; FreeFlow Medical, Inc., Fremont, CA, USA) has been developed by the inventor of the lung volume reduction coil implant technology. This case study presents the first documented successful BLVR using FreeFlow Coils 4. Case Presentation: A 68-year-old male patient with COPD, classified as Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) stage 3, and homogenous emphysema with incomplete interlobar fissures was treated using the new developed FreeFlow Coil 4 in both upper lobes. Apart from a suspected coil-associated opacity, no adverse events occurred. At the 18-week follow-up, a significant improvement in lung function and quality of life was observed, as measured by forced expiratory volume in 1 s (+150 mL), residual volume (−0.50 L), 6-min walking distance (+75 m), and the total score of the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) (−35 points). Conclusion: BLVR with FreeFlow Coils 4 has shown promising outcomes, significantly improving both pulmonary function and quality of life in 1 patient. However, larger studies and randomized controlled trials are imperative to investigate the efficacy and safety profile of the new coil system.
Protective effects of early neonatal methylxanthine treatment on cognitive and language outcomes in premature infants with and without high-risk perinatal factors
Authors: McLeod Ruth M. , Rosenkrantz Ted S. , Fitch R. Holly
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Caffeine and theophylline are methylxanthines and non-selective adenosine antagonists commonly used to treat apnea of prematurity. Both human and animal data suggest that xanthines also have clinically important long-term neuroprotective effects in the presence of inflammation in the perinatal period as seen following hypoxic-ischemic brain insults. Moreover, these protective effects appear to be more robust when administered shortly (< 48 hrs) after preterm birth.
Method: To evaluate the importance of the post-delivery therapeutic window, we collected and analyzed medical data from preterm infants meeting criteria (23 – 30 weeks gestational age (GA)), born at the University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC) and cared for at the UCHC/Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) NICU from 1991 – 2017 (n=858). Eighteen-month follow-up data included cognitive and language scores from the Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic records, with a retention of 81% of subjects (n=696). Differences were analyzed via multivariate ANOVA and ANCOVA.
Results: Analyses showed that infants who received xanthine treatment within the first 48 hours after preterm birth showed significantly better 18-month behavioral outcomes than those treated later than 48 hours, despite a lack of a priori differences in GA, birth, or length of stay. The positive effect of early xanthine therapy was particularly robust for infants exposed prenatally to the inflammatory conditions of chorioamnionitis and/or preeclampsia.
Conclusions: Current findings are consistent with human and animal data showing that caffeine exerts protective effects, at least in part via attenuation of inflammation. Results add to the evidence supporting routine immediate prophylactic neuroprotective xanthine therapy (i.e., caffeine) in preterm infants. Findings also add important new evidence of the augmented value of caffeine specifically for infants with inflammatory risk including mothers with pre-eclampsia or chorioamnionitis.
Evaluation of Economic Education Related to Students' Thinking, Implementation and Knowledge Abilities at University
Authors: Rachmawati Sela , Hudha Choirul , Mardiyana Lisana Oktavisanti
Published: July 2024

Developments and changes in the world of higher education are aimed at shaping and building quality human resource resilience now and in the future come. Evaluation Theory is an effort to achieve a form of higher education that is quality and superior. The aim is to find an overview related to the evaluation of students' thinking, implementation and knowledge abilities in higher education. Qualitative method through the observation process. Interviews and documentation. Focus: 1. How to Evaluate Students' Thinking Abilities in the field of economics; 2. How Evaluation of students' ability to carry out investigations in the field of economics; 3.How to Evaluate Students' Understanding Development Capabilities in a field economy. The research results show that students' thinking abilities need to be better developed with the HOT approach, Evaluation of Student Implementation Capabilities aims to create a forum for development and development that takes place in society. For evaluating knowledge capabilities in a process requires development a broad understanding of literacy with a more deeply convergent scientific basic build economic understanding in its development and development. Conclusion What is at the root of the value of this study is the evaluation of thinking abilities and skills implementation and development of understanding or literacy and knowledge are key success in building quality graduates, quality learning and higher education superior height.
Developing Environment Geography Learning Through Machine Learning Media and Its Application at Rural-Urban School
Authors: Kurnianto Fahmi Arif , Nurdin Elan Artono , Pangastuti Era Iswara , Riyanti Novitasari Sudar
Published: July 2024

Environment geography has strong characteristics in combining classroom learning and in the field. Currently, machine learning development were designed to help several problem particularly in education. This study aims to evaluate the quality of Geographic Information System based machine in rural and urban school. Moreover, we also measured effect of GIS based machine learning towards learning outcome. We used quasi-experimental design to ensure the effect of GIS based machine learning media towards learning outcome. Moreover, we also used curriculum implementation index to ensure current curriculum implementation by teacher. Students were divided into 3 groups (2 experimental groups and 1 control group). The experimental group was treated by applying a guided inquiry model through GIS based machine learning media while the control group was treated by conventional models. The results show that the quality of learning by utilizing Geographic Information Systems is remain low which is indicated by low score at laboratory and media. However, in general curriculum implementation index showed moderate score 6.8, respectively. Moreover, results of quasi experiment design showed that GIS based machine learning has significant effect on students’ learning outcome which is represented by t-test score at 0.00, respectively. GIS based learning were able to enhance students’ learning outcome, meanwhile at current condition we found low index for laboratory and media aspect both in rural and urban school.
The Effect of Implementing 12/14 Day Harvest Rotation on FFB Production and Harvest Employee Income: Case Study at PT Nusaina Agro Kobi Manise
Authors: Memem Jusri , Girsang Wardis , Damanik Inta PN
Published: July 2024

The policy regarding crop rotation is relatively new. However, this policy is still being debated, because it is not yet known that a consistent harvest rotation pattern has a significant effect on harvest premiums, FFB production and harvest employee income at PT Nusaina Agro Kobi Manise. This research aims to analyze the effect of 12/14 day harvest rotation and harvest premiums on FFB production and harvest employee income. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0 Software. The results of the research show the effect of implementing 12/14 day harvest rotation and harvest premiums on FFB production and harvest employee income. It is clear that implementing 12/14 day harvest rotation does not have a direct influence on FFB production and harvest employee income but the implementation of 12/14 day harvest rotation days have an indirect influence through harvest premiums on production and harvest employee income. The t-calculated path coefficient value of 12.140 is greater than the t-table value of 1.96 with a p-value of 0.00 which is smaller than 0.05 so that the variable implementing 12/14 day harvest rotation has a significant effect on the harvest premium variable. The specific indirect effect value of implementing a 12/14 day harvest rotation has an effect on the harvest premium and in turn has an effect on FFB production with a calculated t-value of 2.500 which is greater than the t-table value of 1.96 and with a p-value of 0.013 which is smaller than 0.05 so can be said to have a significant effect.
Lived-Experiences and Intelligence Scores of Working Students in Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program at University of Minda-nao
Authors: Silguera Junelle P.
Published: July 2024

This study assesses lived experiences and measures working students' intelligence scores enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program at the University of Mindanao last 1st semester, S.Y. 2022-2023. This study employs a mixed-method approach, specifically a concurrent triangulation strategy of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Further, this study used a survey questionnaire to get quantitative data and conducted in-depth interviews to get qualitative data. Based on the quantitative result, participants have high intelligence scores, and it is oftentimes manifested. On the other hand, qualitative results showed these dominant themes: exploring beyond limits, providing own needs and the needs of the family, working while studying is not for everyone, and taste the bitterness of reality. The qualitative themes suggesting challenges and realities faced by working students may influence their intelligence scores, with those experiencing greater adversity potentially demonstrating lower scores due to increased stress and distraction. The research implication of this study underscores the importance of recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by working students and their potential impact on academic performance, specifically intelligence scores.
Information and Communications Technology Retooling Program: Optimizing Teachers’ Competency
Authors: Roque Jerwin C. , Santos Joseline M.
Published: July 2024

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the ICT retooling program for teachers and its influence on their competency and performance. A research-made questionnaire was distributed to 260 Junior High School teachers in Bulacan District II, including Baliwag, Bustos, and Plaridel. Additionally, School Principals, Master Teachers, Head Teachers, and Education Program Supervisors in Bulacan were evaluated using a modified research questionnaire.
The findings revealed that teachers viewed the ICT Retooling Program positively, noting its encouragement of participation and diverse perspectives rather than a sole focus on technical skills. However, this led to relatively low post-program enthusiasm for educational innovation. Teachers rated themselves competent in ICT, excelling in knowledge creation, deepening, and acquisition dimensions, and demonstrated proficiency in utilizing ICT for teaching and learning, particularly in positive ICT use criteria. The study concluded that a balance between soft skills development (confidence, assertiveness, networking) and technical skills is necessary to foster innovation in education. Continuous professional development in ICT is crucial for translating policy directives into classroom actions and creating inclusive learning environments.
Recommendations include conducting a needs assessment to identify areas for improvement in teachers' ICT skills and aligning ICT retooling programs with broader school improvement goals. These recommendations should be integrated into the school improvement plan for increased effectiveness. A long-term sustainability plan, including continuous professional development and technology integration, is essential. Financial aid for graduate degree programs should be provided to sustain teacher competency. Lastly, the Sobel Test is recommended to measure the significance of the teachers' ICT Competency Framework (CFT) and PPST results in the ICT retooling program.
Assessment on the Conditions of Persons Under Custodial Facility (PUPC) during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Isidro Rod Marc , Nedic Jason O. , Panambo Sheryl D. , Tarroza Elyca , Villa Elizabeth Buena
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to assess the conditions of persons under custodial facility in Laguna Police Station during Covid-19 pandemic in Laguna Province. This study employed the use of descriptive comparative utilizing survey methodology. Research locale was limited a Police Custodial Facility in Laguna Province. The respondents were the 10 police officers and 10 persons in custody facility and were selected using purposive sampling technique. The research instrument in this study was a survey questionnaire adopted from the guidelines and procedures in the management and supervision of all PNP custodial facility and persons under PNP custody. Data were analyzed using mean, and One Way Analysis of Variance.
The study found that the custody facility in the Philippines has maintained good conditions, with both police officers and persons in custody rating the implementation as moderate. The facility effectively implemented protocols to protect its personnel and those under its control, preventing the transmission of the virus. However, there is a significant disparity in evaluations, indicating structural flaws in the criminal justice system. To address these issues, a comprehensive strategy focusing on openness, responsibility, and the perspectives of those directly affected by correctional circumstances is needed. Cooperation among various actors, including communities, government authorities, civil society groups, and law enforcement agencies, is crucial. Independent oversight measures and accountability from human rights commissions and civil society groups can ensure compliance with human rights norms.
The Difference Between Internet and Social Networking Use among Ninth Graders
Authors: Mesa Shean Kenneth Lee P. , Soliman Janel L. , Cudia Myvin Angela , Cruz Dennis Henry A. , Cogayan Veniz Laine , Licup J Ann , Naguit Mark Steven , Cabrera Jericho , Lising Erikalyn , Galang John Renus F.
Published: July 2024

This study aims to dive into ninth-grade students' internet and social networking experiences, examining both intrapersonal and interpersonal components. The study used a mixed-method sequential explanatory design to incorporate quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations. In the quantitative phase, data is collected using standardized questionnaires, which were then analyzed and examined statistically to find occurring patterns and trends from the feedback given by the ninth graders. Following that, the qualitative phase includes in-depth interviews to contextualize and explain the quantitative results from the first phase of the study. The findings provide complex insights into the participants' attitudes and behaviors around internet usage and social networking. While most people believe that the internet is mostly entertaining and convenient, there are differing opinions regarding the presence of its impact on academic performance and mental well-being. This study concludes that there is no substantial difference in internal and social networking experiences between male and female students. The findings highlight the complex nature of ninth graders' Internet and social networking experiences, including knowledge acquisition, social communication, and emotional regulation. Recommendations include encouraging responsible and ethical digital citizenship and offering support tools to help students navigate the online environment securely and successfully, while also developing literacy. Overall, this study contributes to a better knowledge of how young individuals engage with and how significant individuals are influenced by the digital landscape, providing valuable information for educational institutions and policymakers looking to create positive internet experiences among night graders students.
An Inventory of Learning Styles Among Eleventh Graders
Authors: Garcia Aaron Joshua N. , Castro Clarie , Cabrera Aryanna S. , Dayrit Ryan , Gozun Valerie G. , Hipolito Kimberly , Lugtu Ria Carla S. , Papica Erika Dianne , Reyes Leigh Francelle , Dominado Noel L.
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to determine the learning styles of the eleventh-graders and their manifestations in terms of their learning styles. The study utilized a mixed-method research design, namely sequential explanatory design, that involved 135 respondents for the quantitative phase and eight outlier participants selected for the qualitative phase based on their higher marks from the quantitative results. The study found that among the three learning styles, namely, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, and visual learning styles, the respondents preferred the visual learning style red among the three learning styles of the study. Also, the study findings found no significant difference between the sex of the respondents and the three learning styles. In addition, the study discovered the participants' manifestations and the utilization of various learning styles and approaches when it comes to their learning, such as studying at night, using search engines, and doing extracurricular activities to help them enhance their learning process. Finally, learning styles and strategies serve as pivotal tools for the students to be more equipped, practical, and efficient regarding their academic performance at school. Hence, students, teachers, and school administrators should be able to understand various learning styles and approaches. Also, future researchers should study the environmental factors that affect students' learning process.
A Heart of Service: Discovering the Lived Experiences of Special Education Teachers Using Skill-Based Learning in Cebu City
Authors: Chua Rikkie Nicole Dorothy , Egot Hannah Xuchille , Espina Daniel Andre , Forrosuelo Ann , Gonato Leah Fatima , Gungob Alexandra Juliane , Habel Valerie Shane , Devilleres Rochelle Iah , Gagani Flordeliza
Published: July 2024

Special education (SPED) learners often struggle in learning due to the curriculum and limited resources despite the awareness of the value of education globally. In the Philippines, inclusive education for all learners, especially for learners with special needs has yet to be delved deeper, hence, this study provides an exploration of the lived experiences of SPED teachers using skill-based learning to understand their perspectives of the participants on how this learning approach can help SPED learners acquire the skills needed for independence. Husserl’s descriptive phenomenological research design was used to describe the meaning of the lived experiences of the five SPED teachers using skill-based learning from Cebu City, Philippines. A semi-structured interview schedule served as the primary data collection instrument, supplemented by a focus group discussion to ensure data saturation. Colaizzi’s method of descriptive analysis was used to analyze the transcriptions, identifying key experiences, challenges, coping mechanisms, and meanings of teaching skill-based learning to SPED learners. Four major themes emerged from the analysis: Fulfillment in Teaching; Limited Resources, Parental Involvement, and Adjustment; Planning, Preparation, and Communication; and Emphasis on Practical Skills. Despite challenges, teaching SPED students could be fulfilling with passion and perseverance. The researchers recommend advocating for increased funding and programs to support SPED teachers in effectively implementing skill-based learning.
Assessment of Risk Factors in Condominium Buildings Construction in Metro Manila using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Dirampaten Abdulwahid D. , Grińo, Jr Albert A.
Published: July 2024

The rapid urbanization of Metro Manila led to a surge in condominium construction projects, which, despite offering efficient housing solutions, faced significant challenges due to dense urban environment, susceptibility to natural disasters & the health and safety issues related to accidents, losses, injuries, damages, and/or delays arising during the execution of a project which may adversely affect its success. This study explored the efficacy of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in assessing and prioritizing risks specific to Metro Manila's condominium construction projects, addressing a critical gap in current risk assessment methodologies. The study engaged mixed methods, integrating Meta-Analysis, Experts Consultation, and AHP, to identify and prioritize Risk Factors (RFs) in condominium construction projects. A systematic review through meta-analysis revealed nine critical RFs, including Technical/Design, Financial/Economic, Environmental, Regulatory/Legal, Socio-Political, Logistics/Supply Chain, Management/Supervision, Quality, and Health and Safety Risks. Inputs from experts from a diverse group of qualified professionals had been pooled to validate these findings. Through AHP analysis, risks specific to Metro Manila's condominium construction projects were revealed, with Health and Safety Risk (19.52%), Quality Risk (15.97%) and Management/Supervision Risk (15.77%) as the major concerns. An internal consistency of 0.71% attested to the reliability testing of the results. Given the complexity of condominium construction projects, this study responds to an important demand: a more systemic understanding of risk factors. Moreover, this study is relevant to further enhance and improve sustainability in condominium projects as well as performance of the construction industry.
The Work-life Balance Among Private Secondary School Teachers
Authors: Sabuero Jimmy B.
Published: July 2024

The work-life balance emphasizes the relevance of behavioral and psychological development for public and commercial sector workers. It highlights how many workers lack the moral, emotional, and psychological stability for productive work and positive working relationships. It is advised that workers participate in work-life balance programs to help them manage their personal and professional lives. It is essential to comprehend the underlying causes of human attitudes and behaviors and the effects of managerial decisions and the organizational environment. Furthermore, the study used descriptive statistics with 50 faculty and staff through convenient sampling. The instruments also passed through validity and reliability testing. The study reveals that on the demographic profile, there were f=25, 50% of the employees were under probationary; also, it must have f=28, 56% under the tenure of 1-2 years in service to the organization; further, there were f=41; 82% with a salary of 10-20,000 Php, moreover, f=33 or 66% worked teacher. These figures revealed that most of them are establishing individuals.
Furthermore, behavioral Management has an M=3.51; SD=.610 as interpreted as a very high work-life balance, while the emotional and psychological has an M=3.44; SD=.593 as interpreted as "very high work-life balance; while intellectual and survival have an M=3.56; SD=.501, as interpreted as "very high work-life balance; while vocational and spiritual with an M=3.48; SD=.583. Further reveals that the overall M=3.50; SD=.572 of work-life balance constitutes that faculty maintains personal and professional composure. Spillover theory proves that every professional has personal and professional boundaries that can influence their performance.
Training Needs Assessment (TNA) of the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) Investigators: Basis for a Proposed Enhancement Program
Authors: De Lana Marites S. Reyes – , Tanigue Yolanda , Villa Elizabeth B.
Published: July 2024

The thrust of the PNP is the continuing development and well-being of women and children investigators. To this end, a training needs assessment was conducted. This assessment is considered hybrid because it includes self-care, particularly the psychosocial and mental health needs of the WCPD investigators in their training. This study used a quantitative and descriptive approach to gather and analyze data. The questionnaire, which consisted of a 4-point scale, was used to assess the training needs of the WCPD personnel of the NCRPO from the regional headquarters down to its 5 district offices (NPD et al., and QCPD).
Notably, the result of the study shows that family and self-care, including psychosocial and mental health, are highly needed as they describe the development and maintenance of stable physical and mental health. Additionally, the data gathered affirm that training and personnel capability enhancement and management and administration of assignments are highly needed. Specifically, the areas such as deployment of policewomen in the WCPD, placement of female WCPD Chief and personnel, Staffing Pattern and provision of an adequate number of personnel, strengthening of WCPC in the management of human resources, streamlining and efficient system of processing of the request for reassignment and placement of personnel, including the policy on reassignment, Standardization of WCPD offices, localization of assignment of WCPD investigators and required years of stay in the WCPD, are the points to be considered and improved in order to achieve optimum performance of WCPD as an office/ unit.
Thus, the study provides an enhancement program for the training needs of WCPC investigators.