bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diretrizes de formação para profissionais da saúde: tendências da pós-graduação brasileira de formação para profissionais da saúde: tendências da pós-graduação brasileira
Authors: Wickert Daiana Cristina , Schimith Maria Denise , Piexak Diéssica Roggia , Freitas Carla Kalline Alves Cartaxo , Dallegrave Daniela
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: identificar e caracterizar as tendências das produções brasileiras de teses e dissertações na elaboração de diretrizes de formação para profissionais da saúde. Método: revisão narrativa de literatura, desenvolvida por meio da análise de teses e dissertações brasileiras. Realizaram-se buscas no Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior e na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, durante os meses de junho a julho de 2023. As estratégias de busca foram definidas após o mapeamento de termos e sinônimos nos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde. Foram incluídos estudos que apresentaram aspectos de uma diretriz de formação/educação de profissionais da saúde ou planos de ação para ações educativas. Resultados: Compuseram o corpus final de análise 11 estudos, os quais forneceram subsídios para duas categorias: (1) caracterização das teses e dissertações e (2) tendências teórico-metodológicas das diretrizes de formação para profissionais da saúde. Conclusões: a tendência na elaboração de diretrizes é de pesquisas qualitativas, do tipo pesquisa-ação, se afiliarem ao referencial de Paulo Freire, destacando o desenvolvimento coletivo de diretrizes, as quais consideram as falas dos envolvidos, com ênfase no pesquisar e agir em diferentes contextos, especialmente para a área da Enfermagem.
Secondary school learners’ academic achievement in mathematics through a practical instruction teaching approach in the Kigezi and Ankole regions of Uganda
Authors: Murangira Frank , Uworwabayeho Alphonse , Twagilimana Innocent
Published: October 2024

Addressing the challenge of subpar mathematics achievement levels in secondary education has gained global attention. Due to teachers’ inability to teach mathematics without real objects to explain it in real life, learners take the subject as very abstract, hence the poor academic achievement in national examinations. This qualitative case study investigates the impact of practical instruction on the mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Uganda. The research involved interviews with sixteen teachers from selected secondary schools in the Kigezi and Ankole regions to gain insights into their perspectives on the utilization and advantages of practical instruction in mathematics. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. Regarding assessment strategies, the study found that there is a need to incorporate alternative assessment methods that can effectively assess the range of learners’ mathematics abilities. The study’s findings highlight that teachers view practical instruction as a valuable approach that enhances students' mathematics achievement by involving them in hands-on experience with real objects and learner-centered activities. Based on these results, the study recommends the widespread adoption of practical instruction as a means to elevate the quality of mathematics education in Uganda, ultimately addressing the prevalent challenges in mathematics achievement at the secondary school level.
Perspectives on teaching using WhatsApp in a Nigerian university: A case study
Authors: IJEH Patrick Nkemdilim
Published: October 2024

This research examined the relationship between the level of WhatsApp use among selected students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, and their readiness to embrace it as a teaching supplement. The study also explored the benefits and challenges associated with the use of WhatsApp in the teaching of undergraduates. The study was anchored on uses and gratifications theory and adopted a case study design with a survey method to gather data on the views of 285 students selected through volunteer sampling. Data were generated through a self-structured questionnaire and analyzed through ANOVA, linear regression analysis, and comparisons of percentages. The findings indicate that WhatsApp use among undergraduates is very high, with students at higher levels tending to use it more than students at lower levels. The findings also show that the students benefitted from using WhatsApp as a teaching supplement, though its usage is not without challenges. It is therefore recommended that proprietors, governing councils and university management should leverage the high prevalence of WhatsApp usage by undergraduates and provide access to devices, data and network connectivity within university campuses so that both students and their lecturers can harness the potential of WhatsApp and other social media platforms as teaching aids.
The relationships between online program formatting, technology satisfaction, and course quality
Authors: Alsayer Ahmed
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore students’ perceived quality of graduate courses in relation to their satisfaction with the technological tools used in online master’s level courses. Invariance testing and structural equation modelling were used to demonstrate the validity of technology usage scales and effectively test links between course type, technology satisfaction, and course quality. The study participants included 364 graduate students enrolled at a large university in the Midwest who were taking blended and fully online courses. The participants responded to a scale regarding their experience with the course. Interestingly, program type (blended vs. fully online) did not significantly impact technology satisfaction or the perceived quality of the course, even after taking into account the technology satisfaction mediator on course quality. Program type is not related to course quality, although technology satisfaction does contribute to quality ratings. The implications for instructors suggest that the development of technology-centric activities is warranted to improve the quality of online education courses.
The impact of female board membership and firm performance on the environmental management system
Authors: Soussi Jihene Chedlia , Aljaaidi Khaled Salmen
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the effect of gender diversity on the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) measured as ISO 14001 adoption among Saudi-listed companies. In this study, we propose that female board members significantly influence EMS adoption by employing agency theory, stakeholder theory and resource dependency theory to predict the relationship. The final sample of this study consists of 44 firm-year observations for non-financial companies listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange with ISO 14001 certification from 2016 to 2019. The logistic regression results show that higher representation of women on boards is associated with more extensive use of EMS indicating the importance of gender diversity in enhancing corporate environmental responsibility. Moreover, companies with better financial performance are less likely to adopt comprehensive ecological management practices. This paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by revealing how board diversity is related to financial performance and environment management systems among firms operating in emerging markets. These findings have policy implications for policymakers, business leaders and researchers engaged in sustainable development initiatives to enhance governance mechanisms.
The effect of experimental diets incorporating fermented soybean meal on growth metrics and utilization of nutrients in broiler chickens
Authors: Ncube Nqobani , Mawere Cephas
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of fermented soybean meal (FSBM) on the nutritional quality of feed, growth performance indicators, and nutrient utilization in broiler chickens, aiming to overcome the challenges associated with locally produced soybean meal stemming from anti-nutrients and variations in nutritional quality. The study methodology included assessing growth performance metrics through two-way ANOVA statistical analysis and evaluating nutrient utilization in broiler chickens. Results indicated that broiler chickens fed with FSBM exhibited superior performance, displaying the highest average weekly weight gain (452 grams), optimal feed conversion ratio (1.39), extended intestinal length (225 cm), increased intestinal weight (297.5 grams), and heightened activity of digestive enzymes compared to other treatment groups throughout the feeding trials. The results of this study suggest that FSBM’s better digestibility helps broiler chickens grow faster. This makes it a possible replacement for animal protein sources like fish meal in poultry feed production, which is good for both local poultry feed producers and consumers.
The assessment of the perceived stress and the quality of life in the patients with myasthenia gravis: The mediating role of the psychological capital and social support
Authors: Pourshahriar Hossein , Khalili Banafsheh , Shokri Omid , Fatehi Farzad
Published: October 2024

Background: Stress has been known as a risk factor for the onset and modification of autoimmune disorders such as myasthenia gravis (MG). However, the patients can control their stress and improve their quality of life (QOL) using some factors such as psychological and social support. Psychological capital and social support play a key role in decreasing stress and improving QOL in the patients with MG. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the mediator role of the psychological capital and social support in perceived stress and QOL of the patients with MG.
Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, 203 patients with MG, including 138 women and 65 men, were selected from Iran Myasthenia Gravis Association and Shariati Hospital, Tehran City, Iran, using available sampling. The selected patients completed the Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life questionnaire (MG-QOL), Luthans Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Cohen Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14). To assess the mediator role of the psychological capital and the perceived social support in the relationshipwith the perceived stress and QOL of the patients with MG, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used.
Results: There was a significant negative relationship between the perceived stress and the variables of psychological capital (including hope, resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy), perceived social support dimensions (including support from important people, support from family, and support from friends), and QOL dimensions (including social activity and mental health) (P < 0.01). The results also showed that the perceived social support dimensions (including support from important people, support from family, and support from friends) and the variables of psychological capital (including hope, resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy) had a significant positive relationship with the QOL in patients with MG (P < 0.01). The indirect effect of perceived stress on the QOL through social support and psychological capital was 0.16 and 0.15, respectively, which was statistically significant (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The present study results show that a part of the shared variance between the conceptual circles of the perceived stress and QOL in patients with MG results from variability in the psychological capital and social support.
Mass-like presentation of primary angiitis of the central nervous system: A clinical note
Authors: Roohollahi Faramarz , Abbaspour Mohamadjavad , Hajiabadi Mohamadreza , Saffar Hiva , Faghih-Jouibari Morteza , Farzin Mostafa
Published: October 2024

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A Case Report of Isovaleric Acidemia without Acidosis
Authors: Ordooei Mahtab , Fallah Razieh , Saeida-Ardekani Maryam , Soheilipour Fahimeh , Yavari Mahdieh , Mazaheri Mahta
Published: October 2024

The deficiency of isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase leads to an inborn recessive error of leucine metabolism named isovaleric acidemia (IVA). Its presentation may be either in the neonatal period as an acute episode of metabolic acidosis or later as a “chronic intermittent form.” Normal development is promoted by early diagnosis and treatment with a protein-restricted diet and supplementation with carnitine and glycine. The present case was a 35-day-old boy admitted with seizures, whose initial screening test was in favor of organic acidemia of the isovaleric acidemia type (Ammonia: 200 μmol/L). As the venous blood gas (VBG) analysis revealed no acidosis, newborn metabolic screening was repeated. Typical laboratory findings and elevated levels of C5 and C5/C2 confirmed isovaleric acidemia again. As the above patient had no acidosis while the other tests, including laboratory and genetic analysis, were in favor of IVA, he was considered to be a rare case.
Quadriplegia In Accidently Diagnosed Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis with Pneumonia (Case Report)
Authors: Ghaffarirahbar Maryam , Ahimahalle Tahere Zarouk , Olya Maedeh
Published: October 2024

Distal renal tubular acidosis (RTA1) is a rare disease. It confirms the lab’s data and rules out other differential diagnoses. Late evaluation can interfere with healthy development. We explain a 38-year-old patient with a late and accidental RTA1 diagnosis. Correct treatment with alkali consumption and potassium citrate improves her general condition and eliminates further weakness attacks. Early diagnosis is crucial for patient development and morbidity avoidance with accurate treatments.
Breast Cancer In Teenager with Neurofibromatosis 1
Authors: Khan Nariman , Linford Isadora , Romero Sara Ortiz
Published: October 2024

Breast cancer is highly prevalent amongs t older women but much less common in younger women, especially those under the age of 20 . Here we present a case of an 18-year-old woman with Neurofibromatosis 1 diagnosed with breast cancer. Review of literature demons trates a five-fold increased risk of developing breast cancer before age 50 with a mutation in this tumor suppressor gene. Incorporation of earlier screening recommenda tions for at-risk younger women is warranted in more guide lines.
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, virulence gene distribution and SCCmec typing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw milk and dairy products
Authors: Dehkordi Najmeh Vahed , Rahimi Ebrahim , Jahromi Noosha Zia
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: Researchers have focused on Staphylococcus aureus because it is transmitted through food, such as milk and dairy products, and causes human diseases. Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, presence, and distribution of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) virulence genes isolated from raw milk and dairy products were evaluated.
Materials and Methods: 300 samples of dairy products were collected from Shahrekord, Iran. S. aureus was identified using biochemical tests and screened for sensitivity to 13 antibiotics to identify resistance genes. In addition, SCCmec typing was performed.
Results: Out of 300, S. aureus was found in 82 samples. Raw milk had the highest contamination with S. aureus (60 of 82), followed by cheese (15 of 82), and butter (7 of 82). At least one resistance gene was present in every isolate of S. aureus. Virulence factors and enterotoxin-coding genes, such as sea, seb, sec, and sed were highly distributed.
Conclusion: The results of this study revealed the presence of toxin-producing MRSA strains in raw milk and dairy products. MRSA in dairy farms is an important risk factor for the spread of staphylococcal infections; therefore, further studies are needed to find strategies for controlling the presence of S. aureus, especially MRSA, in dairy products.
Growth response of Vibrio cholerae O1 and V. cholerae non O1/non O139 strains to algae extracts from stream water in far north Cameroon
Authors: Djaouda Moussa , Bouba Roméo Wakayansam , Nguimbous Pierre Nestor , Ehbiakbo Pagoui , Bakwo Fils Eric Moïse , Nguefeu Nkenfou Céline
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: Vibrio cholerae O1 or non O1/non O139 is found in water ecosystems where it colonizes phytoplankton and has different lifestyle. This study aimed to investigate the impact of some algae extracts on the survival/ growth of both V. cholerae strains.
Materials and Methods: Algae extracts consisting of three fractions, F1 containing chlorophyll-a, F2 containing chloro- phyll-b, and F3 containing carotenoids, and raw extract (RAE) were obtained from the algal bloom collected in the Kaliao stream (Maroua, Cameroon). The survival and growth of V. cholerae O1 and V. cholerae non O1/non O139, in microcosms consisting of sterile saline with these extracts and peptone (PEP) respectively added at concentrations of 0.01, 0.05 and 0.1 mg/L, and 50/50 mixtures F1+F2, F2+F3, and F2+PEP at a concentration 0.05 mg/L, were compared during a 24h experi- ment.
Results: The microcosms F2 and RAE did not support the growth of O1 strain; V. cholerae non O1/non O139 count in all algae extract microcosms ranging from 3.97 log (CFU/mL) to 5.2 log (CFU/mL). In all PEP microcosms, the counts of both strains reached an uncountable value. Microcosms F1+F2 and F2+F3 supported the growth of V. cholerae O1 and V. cholerae non-O1/nonO139 strains.
Conclusion: The algae compounds showed strain-specific effect on the growth of V. cholerae.
Biofilm formation and drug susceptibility of biofilm Candida spp. clinically isolated from nasopharyngeal cancer patients in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Bac Vu Giang , Thi Tran Linh Xuan , Vo Thanh-Hoa , Nguyen-Ha Anh-Tu , Le Minh-Tri , Nguyen Phuoc-Vinh
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: The biofilm formation has been widely recognized as one of the main mechanisms of antimi- crobial resistance development in microorganisms. However, few studies are focusing on this phenomenon in Candida spp. in clinical settings, especially on immuno-compromised patients.
Materials and Methods: In this study, both the rate of biofilm formation in those patients and its drug susceptibility in initial and mature biofilm were assessed using crystal violet assay and dilution method.
Results: The results demonstrated that the biofilm formation rate was similar between albicans and non-albicans Candida. However, the biofilm formation capacity was more pronounced in non-albicans Candida, especially, C. glabrata. As expect- ed, there was a significant relationship between biofilm formation and drug resistance. In addition, our study reconfirmed that the age of high concentration of antifungal agents only affected Candida before its biofilm formation regardless of its biofilm formation capacity. In the contrary, once the biofilm was formed even elevated drug concentrations did not show sufficient efficacy, highlighting a need for high dosage at the early stage of treatment for those patients.
Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the importance of using appropriate antifungal agents for Candida treatment before the formation of biofilm.
Is routine screening for Candida auris necessary in ICU?
Authors: Sachu Arun , Sudersanan Harisree , Sunny Sanjo , Mathew Philip , Kumar Ajeesh , David Alice
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: The capability to cause invasive infection, multi-drug resistance, and health care-associated outbreaks of Candida auris have made it a pathogen of great concern. Estimating how many patients in our intensive care unit had C. auris colonization and what characteristics put patients at risk for having Candida spp. colonization were the primary goals of the study.
Materials and Methods: Swabs from axilla and groin were collected from 229 patients getting admitted to the ICU. Sam- ples were inoculated into CHROMagarTM  Candida Plus medium. Colonies presumptively identified as C. auris by the pres- ence of light blue with blue halo and were confirmed by VITEK-2.
Results: Our study showed that only one patient was colonized with C. auris. A total of 47 (20.5%) patients were colonized with Candida spp., of which Candida parapislosis was the predominant organism. History of antibiotic use and cerebrovas- cular accident were independent risk factors in Candida colonization.
Conclusion: Active screening for Candida auris in all patients is not required in our hospital as the prevalence was very low and not cost-effective. Therefore we plan to modify our screening strategy and use risk factors based surveillance strategy as it may serve as an ideal strategy.
Economic Burden of Treatment-Resistant Depression: Insights from Real-World Data
Authors: Dash Swati Sucharita , Sherin Merlin Roshma , Bhate Jignesh , Rao Guruprasad K. S.
Published: October 2024

Background: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a highly prevalent condition. It is generally referred to as the failure of at least two or more prior treatments with antidepressants or augmentation therapy with adequate dose and duration. TRD affects the individual's overall health and social life, in addition to the economic impact associated with the illness. Therefore, this review is focused on examining the financial burden of illness among patients with TRD across different countries and identifying the key drivers for the incremental costs and healthcare resource utilization (HRU).
Methods: A literature search was carried out in the PubMed database using relevant MeSH terms. This review included relevant studies published between 2019 & 2024.
Results: Overall, 22 studies were included in this review, with the majority based in the United States (n=15). The majority of the patients were females, ranging from 53.1% to 77%, and the mean age of patients with TRD ranged from 37.7±14.4 to 73.1±6.5 years. The mean annual all-cause healthcare cost per patient ranged from $3,190 to $40,040. The mean annual all-cause indirect costs per patient ranged from $4,199 to $6,342. Outpatient visits were the frequently utilized healthcare services, especially psychiatric visits and visits to general practitioners or family physicians. The incremental costs were primarily driven by worsening symptom severity, the presence of comorbidities, advancing age, and frequent visits to specialists.
Conclusion: Regardless of the factors influencing the cost burden, TRD generally accounts for higher healthcare use and costs compared to individuals with major depressive disorder or without any mental illness. This underscores the need for fostering newer interventions and implementation of multidisciplinary approaches to lessen the cost burden of this condition, in addition to managing it effectively.
Sleep quality and associated factors in older outpatients with hypertension in Vietnam: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Tham Le Thi Hong , Thuy Luu Thi
Published: October 2024

Background & Aim: Sleep plays a crucial role in controlling blood pressure. Older adults commonly suffer from poor sleep quality which results in several negative health outcomes, such as cognitive impairment, depression, and increased risk of falling. However, limited research exists on sleep quality in older Vietnamese adults. This study aimed to investigate sleep quality and its associated factors in older adults with hypertension in Central Vietnam.
Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Central Vietnam with 235 outpatients who were aged 60 years or older, diagnosed with hypertension, and without cognitive impairment. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was utilized to assess the participants' sleep quality. Multiple binary logistic regression was computed to identify factors associated with sleep quality with a P value less than 0.05.
Results: The mean sleep quality score was 8.2 (±3.9), with 71.9% of participants reporting poor sleep quality. Participants with a high school education or less were more likely to report poor sleep quality than those with higher education (OR = 1.91; 95% CI: 1.05 - 3.46; p= 0.034). Additionally, the presence of musculoskeletal disease increased the risk of poor sleep quality (OR= 2.26; 95% CI: 1.04 - 4.87; p= 0.038).
Conclusion: The majority of participants suffered from poor sleep quality, which was strongly associated with educational level and the presence of musculoskeletal diseases. Strategies for early detection, prevention, and treatment of poor sleep quality are essential for improving health outcomes in this population.
Cross-cultural and psychometric validation of the Fraboni scale of ageism in Peruvian nursing students
Authors: Fhon Jack Roberto Silva , Bello-Vidal Catalina Olimpia , Villanueva-Benites Maritza Evangelina , Arpasi-Quispe Orfelina , Leitón-Espinoza Zoila Esperanza , Capa-Luque Walter
Published: October 2024

Background & Aim: The elderly population has increased in the last decades and they are often discriminated against in society due to their age. This study aimed to perform the cross-cultural and psychometric validation of the Fraboni Scale of Ageism in Peruvian nursing students.
Methods & Materials: This is a cross-sectional methodological study, carried out in four universities in Peru in which 959 nursing students participated. For the adaptation process, the forward-backward method of the original English version into Spanish was used. For the content analysis, the study was carried out with the participation of specialist judges, while confirmatory factor analysis was used for the internal structure of the construct as invariance of measurement. Reliability was estimated by internal consistency for categorical items.
Results: The total content validity estimated with CVI was 0.97. The internal structure of the construct was found to be appropriate for the respecified 20-item model (CFI and TLI=0.94, RMSEA=0.07, and SRMR=0.05). The 20-item bi-factor model presented excellent fit indices (CFI=0.96 and TLI=0.95, RMSEA=0.06 and SRMR=0.04), being the best model for construct validity. Measurement invariance by sex was confirmed for all four models (configural, metric, strong, and strict). The three-dimensional model (ω=0.93) as well as the bi-factor model (ωH=0.88) showed high reliability for the scale scores.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the 20-item Peruvian version of the Fraboni Scale of Ageism shows validity and reliability for its scores. In addition, the scale score is invariant by sex.
Role transition experiences of female novice head nurses: An analysis using hermeneutic phenomenology
Authors: Huang Mei-Hua , Wang Hsiu-Hung , Hsu Min-Tao
Published: October 2024

Background & Aim: In Taiwan—where the collective tends to be prioritized over the individual—gentleness, sacrifice, and obedience are prized qualities in the overwhelmingly female nursing workforce. Nevertheless, role changes and overlapping hierarchical boundaries often lead to stress. This study examined the role transition experiences of female novice head nurses in Taiwan.
Methods & Materials: This study adopted an approach of hermeneutic phenomenology. Purposive sampling and snowball sampling were used to identify participants on Facebook who met the inclusion criteria. Considering the study purpose, the sampling criteria were as follows: female, seniority of an incumbent head nurse of 6–30 months, ability to communicate in Mandarin, willingness to participate in the study, and willingness to participate in recorded interviews. Nurses working at the same hospital as the researcher were excluded. The participants were interviewed to gain information regarding their experiences during the role transition process.
Results: Ten female novice head nurses were recruited. The adjustment process of novice head nurses revealed the hierarchical culture of Taiwanese nursing. During this process, the participants encountered conflicts in role transition, adjusted their approaches, established their roles, and achieved professional success. The introduction of Western management styles to Taiwan inevitably creates cultural conflict that complicates the transition of novice head nurses into their new roles.
Conclusion: Nursing organizations must consider cultural factors when helping novice head nurses transition to their new roles. Support systems and role models should be provided to help novice head nurses navigate the transition to their new roles.
A Rare Case of Signet Ring Cell Lymphoma and Review of the Literature
Authors: Işık Barış , Mert Merve , Karaçay Muhammet Ali , Gamsızkan Mehmet
Published: October 2024

Signet ring cell lymphoma (SRCL) is a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with a very rare variant. Although this morphology is frequently seen in follicular lymphoma, it can also be observed in the group of diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. A seventy-six year old woman with known diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma, tubular type, moderately differentiate presented with a mesenteric lymphadenopathy with high FDG uptake (SUVmax: 21.3) in PET/CT during follow-up. A tru-cut biopsy was performed for histopathological diagnosis. Diffuse infiltrative singet ring neoplastic cells showed negativity for PanCK, CK7, CK20, S100, SMA, calretinin and vimentin. The panel was then expanded to include SRCL, a rare variant of lymphoma. Additional immunohistochemical evaluation revealed positivity for CD20, CD19, PAX-5 and Bcl-2. Ki-67 proliferation index was about 80%. CD3, CD30, Myc, Bcl-6, ALK, Cyclin-D1, CD23, CD10, CD21, and MUM-1 were negative. EBER was also negative by chromogen in situ hybridization (CISH). Based on these data, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) was considered. We herein reported a case of signet ring cell lymphoma discussed its clinical and morphological features with regard to the literature.
Level of Satisfaction of Faculty Members: Its Relationship to Their Levels of Commitment, Professionalism and Performance
Authors: Nicolas Prince Mert O. , Leona Rodibelle F. , Carlos Christine Joyce M. , Cochanco Rose Anne G.
Published: October 2024

Faculty satisfaction plays a critical role in the overall success of educational institutions, impacting not only faculty retention but also their levels of commitment, professionalism, and performance. This study examines the relationship between faculty satisfaction and these key factors among the faculty members of the College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST). Using a quantitative research design, data was collected from 31 faculty members through surveys measuring satisfaction, commitment, professionalism, and performance. The results revealed that faculty members exhibit high levels of satisfaction, particularly in areas such as job security, compensation, and institutional support for professional development. Correlation analyses showed significant positive relationships between satisfaction and commitment (r=0.44), professionalism (r=0.73), and performance (r=0.68). These findings suggest that enhancing faculty satisfaction could lead to improved commitment, ethical behavior, and academic performance, thus contributing to the overall effectiveness of the institution. The study recommends implementing work-life balance initiatives, recognition programs, and continuous professional development to further boost faculty satisfaction and institutional success.
The Impact of Store Atmosphere and Product Variation on Customer Preference : Study at Tjap Djajakarta Cafe Malang
Authors: Fikri Hanif , Rachmi Asminah , Zaini Achmad , Rusdi
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, cafés are a highly saturated business, especially in Malang City. Due to the high number of café options, customers tend to choose cafés that suit their preferences. Therefore, coffee shop owners must maximize many aspects of their cafés, such as store atmosphere and product variation. These variables are being implemented in Tjap Djajakarta café Malang.
This quantitative research involved distributing questionnaires directly to customer of Tjap Djajakarta café who have made purchase. Purposive sampling was used, and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression (Y = a + b1X1 + b2X2+ e) and hypothesis testing.
The findings shows that store atmosphere have partial influence to customer preference while product variation doesn’t. Collectively, both variables contribute 37, 8 % influence to customer preference with 62, 2% is influenced by other variables.
The study concluded that only store atmosphere variable that significantly influence customer preference.  Tjap Djajakarta café is suggested to explore more variation in their menu especially main course. Furthermore, Tjap Djajakarta also suggested to enhance the product aesthetic especially for coffee product by performing latte art.
Experiences and Challenges of Teachers in Handling Learners with Intellectual Disability During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Pestañas Akari P. , Rosal Raffy R. , Casas Alexander G.
Published: October 2024

This study delved into the list of significant challenges that teachers were experiencing in handling ID learners. It employed a qualitative method in gathering data on teachers-participants’ experiences and challenges. A total of 20 teachers were selected using a convenient purposive sampling as the participants. The findings of this study revealed that teacher participants have observed and experienced multifaceted scenarios and difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data showed the existence of the challenges based on DepEd support, the lack of governmental provision of devices to aid learning, the limited learning experience, and instructional time that affect the learner’s personality, social orientations, and performance due to the absence of direct instruction. Likewise, the study concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected and brought challenges to teachers and learners and has created the failure of support from the DepEd and the government. It conveyed the importance of parental support without the teacher’s direct instruction. Hence, it is recommended that schools enhance teacher training, prioritize face-to-face instruction, strengthen parental support, increase resource allocation, promote inclusive practices, and conduct further research on effective strategies.
Effects of Consistency in Healthcare Settings on Employee Performance in Zanzibar’s Public Health Facilities: An Analytical Study
Authors: HAJI SHAABAN , Macha Salvio , Mshenga Mansour Maulid , Khamis Asha Ussi , Kapaya Saganga Mussa
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of consistency on employee performance within Zanzibar's healthcare sector. Consistency, encompassing core values, agreement, and coordination/integration, is essential in maintaining high standards of care and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Using a cross-sectional descriptive design and quantitative approach, data were collected from 288 healthcare employees with a minimum three-month tenure of the four selected district hospitals in Zanzibar through structured questionnaires, and responses were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis with the aid of IBM SPSS (Version 25).
The results revealed that while consistency is a critical factor in organizational culture, its relationship with employee performance is weak and statistically insignificant. Specifically, the regression analysis indicates that an increase in consistency is associated with a slight decrease in employee performance, a finding that contrasts with previous studies. Despite this, the study identifies the importance of core values and coordination/integration as distinct constructs that contribute uniquely to organizational consistency.
The study concludes that while consistency is important, its influence on employee performance may be more complex than previously understood. The findings suggest the need for targeted interventions to enhance specific aspects of consistency, such as cross-departmental coordination and management practices, to improve organizational effectiveness. Future research should focus on exploring these interventions and their impact on employee performance and patient care outcomes in healthcare settings.
Ruus Defterlerine Göre 17. Yüzyıl’da Galata Kazası’nda Paşalar Tarafından Kurulan Vakıflar
Authors: Akkoyun Sevgi
Published: October 2024

Arşiv kaynakları, Osmanlı tarihi çalışmalarına orijinal bilgi sağlamaktadır. Bu kaynaklardan biri de ilk örnekleri 16. yüzyıl ortalarına kadar tarihlenmiş olan ruus defterleridir. Bu defterler özellikle teşkilat tarihimizi aydınlatma konusunda başvurulacak ilk kaynaklardan olup Osmanlı şehirlerindeki kurumlar ve günümüze kadar ulaşamayan birçok vakıf ve hayır kurumu hakkında bilgi sahibi olmamızı sağlamaktadır. Özellikle vakıfların nasıl örgütlendiği, yönetim organlarının nasıl oluştuğu ve dereceleri hakkında bilgiler içermektedir.
Bu çalışmada, ruus defterlerinden yararlanılarak 17. yüzyılda Galata Bölgesi'nde paşalar tarafından kurulan vakıflar ele alınmıştır. Osmanlı Devleti için Galata, kozmopolit yapısı ve limanındaki ticari hayatın canlılığı ile İstanbul’un en önemli merkezlerinden biri olmuştur. Tersane-i Amire’ye yakınlığından dolayı özellikle kaptan-ı deryaların uğrak yeri haline gelmiştir. Paşaların, beylerin ve devlet adamlarının inşa ettirdikleri vakıflar ve hayır kurumları bölgenin şenlenmesine katkı sağlarken Galata’nın mimarisini de geliştirmiştir.
Çalışmada, Hicri 992-1111 yılları arasına tarihlenen ruus defterleri taranarak bu vakıflara ilişkin kayıtlar tespit edilmiş, vakıfların kurucuları ve teşkilat yapıları ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır. Ayrıca bu vakıflara ait arşivin farklı fonlarında yer alan kayıtlar da incelenmiştir. Böylece yapılan tevcih ve atama kayıtları üzerinden bu vakıfların işleyişi ve icra organları da ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır. Aynı zamanda Galata kazasındaki cami ve mescit gibi dini yapılar ile medrese gibi eğitim kurumları hakkında bilgiler elde edilerek kazanın kurumsal varlığı ve zenginliği hakkında bilgi kaynağı sağlanmıştır.
İleri Yetişkinlerin Kendi Yaş Gruplarına Yönelik Stereotiplerin Belirlenmesi: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması
Authors: Kütük Bahtım , Çengelci Özekes Banu
Published: October 2024

İleri yetişkinler stereotiplere en fazla maruz kalan ve bu stereotiplerle baş etmek durumunda olan gruplardan biridir. Bu çalışmada, ileri yetişkinlerin (65+) kendi yaş gruplarına yönelik stereotip düzeylerini belirlemek için bir ölçek geliştirmek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmaya, Türkiye’nin farklı şehirlerinde yaşayan, her hangi bir nörolojik tanısı olmayan 297 katılımcı dâhil edilmiştir. Katılımcıların yaş aralığı 65 ile 91 arasında değişmektedir (Ort.yaş = 71.66, SS = 6.52). Tamamen gönüllük esasına dayalı bir olan araştırmada veriler anket yöntemi ile yüz yüze toplanmıştır. Katılımcılara alan yazından faydalanılarak ileri yetişkinlere yönelik oluşturulan dokuz farklı stereotipe ne kadar katılıp katılmadığı sorulmuştur. Verilerin faktör analizine uygunluğunu ve örneklemin yeterliliğini test etmek için Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) katsayısı ve Bartlett Küresellik Testi (BKT) kullanılmıştır. KMO katsayısı (.826) ve BKT'nin anlamlılığı (χ² (36) = 664.204; p < 0.001) ölçeğin faktör analizine uygun olduğunu ve verilerin çok değişkenli normal dağılımdan geldiğini göstermiştir. Gerçekleştirilen AFA sonucunda ölçeğin dokuz maddeden oluşan tek faktörlü bir yapı oluşturduğu görülmüştür. Ölçüm aracının faktör yükleri .32 ile .70 arasında değişmektedir ve maddelerdeki ortak varyansın %40 olduğu görülmektedir. DFA sonuçları da maddelerin tek faktörde toplandığını ve uyum iyiliği değerlerinin kabul edilebilir düzeyde olduğunu göstermiştir, χ²/SS = 2.682, RMSEA = .075, CFI = 0.932, TLI = .905, SRMR = .042. Cronbach alfa katsayısı ise 0.80 olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuç olarak, bu ölçeğin ileri yetişkinlerin kendi yaş gruplarına yönelik stereotipleri değerlendirmek için güvenilir ve geçerli bir ölçek olduğu söylenebilir. Bunun yanında, hem ülkemizde hem de yurt dışında ilk olma özelliğine sahiptir ve ileri yetişkinlere yönelik önyargı ve ayrımcılığın kapsamlı bir şekilde araştırılmasını ve anlaşılmasını sağlayacaktır.,
Yabancı Seyyahlara Göre Türklerde Misafirperverlik
Authors: Gökşen Cengiz , Topalak Halil İbrahim
Published: October 2024

Tarihte ilk önce Orta Asya bozkırlarında görülen Türkler, uzun süre göçerevli bir yaşam sürmüş, dünya tarihinde kudretli devletler kurmuş bir ulustur. Zaman içinde Orta Asya’dan dört bir yana dağılan Türkler genel anlamda batıya doğru gelmişlerdir. Hazar ve Karadeniz’in kuzeyinden ve güneyinden Fars ve Bizans topraklarına giren Türkler, zamanla Avrupa ortalarına kadar ilerlemişler, Afrika’nın kuzeyini boydan boya geçerek Akdeniz’i bir Türk gölü haline getirmişlerdir. Asya steplerinden çıkıp üç ana kıtaya hükmeden bu milletin yaşantısı her devirde insanların merakını celbetmiş, bu bağlamda doğudan batıdan birçok seyyah, araştırmacı, yazar Türk topraklarını çeşitli vesilelerle gezmiş, gördüklerini not etmiş ve sonraki kuşaklara ciddi bir kültürel miras bırakmıştır. Seyyahların Türk kültürüyle ilgili olarak bıraktıkları kültürel değerlerden biri, Türklerin temel özelliklerinden biri olan misafirperverliktir. Asya bozkırlarından çıkıp eski dünyanın dört bir yanına yayılan Asya’nın bu göçmen halkı, gittiği her yerde yerli halkla barış içinde yaşamaya çalışmıştır. Türk milletinin hükümdarından en fakir vatandaşına kadar bütün fertleri yanına gelen konuğunu baş tacı etmiş, yememiş yedirmiş, içmemiş içirmiş, elinden gelen en iyi şekilde ağırlamıştır. Bu çalışmada Orta Asya’da yaşayan Türklerden başlamak üzere yaklaşık bir asır öncesine kadar Türk coğrafyasında bulunmuş, seyyahların, araştırmacıların ve bilim insanlarının Türklerin misafirperverliğiyle ilgili verdikleri bilgiler toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı, yabancıların Türklerin insanlara verdikleri değeri nasıl değerlendiklerini, Türklerin misafirperverliğiyle ilgili düşüncelerini ortaya koymaktır. Nitel bir çalışma olan bu makalede literatür tarama ve metin analiz teknikleri kullanılmıştır.
Eruption Status and Congenital Absence of Mandibular Third Molars from the Past to the Present in the Japanese Population
Authors: Yamada Hiroyuki
Published: October 2024

The eruption status and congenital absence of mandibular third molars were studied over time from the Jomon era to the present. The data were radiographs of buried human skeletons and modern populations. Eruption status was classified as upright, inclined, horizontal and congenital absence. The relationship with the M2-retromolar space was also examined. The eruption style of the mandibular third molars depends on the size of the M2-retromolar space, and as the M2-retromolar gap becomes narrower, the eruption goes from upright to inclined and then to horizontal. In congenital absence, most of the M2-retromolar space is less than 1/2 the mesiodistal diameter of the second molar. Congenital absence of mandibular third molars has been strongly influenced by heredity from prehistoric times to the Edo era. However, from the 1930s to the present, it has been more influenced by the environment, particularly food habits, with congenital absence of mandibular third molars declining as dietary habits becomes more favorable.
Introduction to the Study of Laozi, Zhuangzi and Liezi During 1911-1949 in China
Authors: Jiahong YANG , Kwai YEUNG Siu , Gui YANG Zhao
Published: October 2024

Laozi老子, Zhuangzi庄子, and Liezi列子 are important texts of Taoism in China and the essence of Chinese traditional culture. Scholars who want to understand China and Chinese culture, it is necessary to understand them, and it is also necessary to understand the research situation from 1911 to 1949 because this period was the time when many important and authoritative works were published. This paper introduces the research on these three books during that period.
Morphology of Deciduous Canines in African Apes
Authors: Yamada Hiroyuki
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the morphology and sexual dimorphism of deciduous canines in African great apes. The morphology of the deciduous canines of the chimpanzee and the gorilla was similar in both the male and the female. The occlusal view of the chimpanzee showed an ellipsoid shape in the maxilla and a more distorted quadrilateral shape in the mandible. The lingual view showed a pyramidal triangle in the maxilla and a distorted square in the mandible. Compared to chimpanzees, gorillas had a larger maxillary labiolingual diameter, a more elliptical shape, a higher crown height and more mesial grooves. The basal tubercles, spinous processes and distal accessory ridges observed in human primary canines were not observed in chimpanzees and gorillas. No significant sex differences were found for maxillary and mandibular primary canines in chimpanzees. However, in the maxilla, there were significant sex differences in gorillas for all variables except mesiodistal diameter. Compared to humans, chimpanzees were significantly larger for all variables except maxillary labiolingual diameter. On the other hand, the crown index was significantly larger in humans and the occlusal view was more rounded. The deciduous canines of chimpanzees and gorillas were similar in morphology to the permanent canines of females of both species. However, they differed significantly from the permanent canines of males.
Strategi Literasi Digital Marketing pada Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) oleh Pusat Layanan Usaha Terpadu (PLUT) Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Hidayatullah M.F , Susanti Vera , Salsabila Raudhia Nur Salsabila
Published: October 2024

PLUT KUMKM Jember Regency is a program of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs (KemenkopUKM) to encourage SMEs to advance to class. One of the tasks of PLUT KUMKM Jember Regency is to provide assistance to friends of MSMEs assisted by PLUT Jember Regency. One of the assistance is regarding digital marketing. In this assistance, PLUT holds independent classes and also Bimtek (Technical Guidance) classes for the assisted MSMEs. Through a series of digital marketing training and assistance applied to MSMEs in Jember Regency, they not only go through a learning process, but also become technologically literate, realizing that in this technological era, digital marketing is an inevitable necessity. This provides a new perspective on the incredible potential that digital marketing strategies have. MSMEs realize that digital marketing has the ability to reach target customers efficiently and effectively. This allows MSMEs to find consumers more quickly, precisely and widely, opening up huge opportunities for sustainable business growth. By implementing the right digital marketing strategy, it is estimated that MSME sales have the potential to increase by up to 70%, creating an extraordinary positive impact on local economic progress and the business desires of MSMEs themselves.
Analisis Rasio Keuangan Pada Perusahaan PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk Periode 2020-2023 Dalam Perspektif Studi Kelayakan Bisnis
Authors: H Fitriya Nurul , Rahman Abdur
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji rasio profitabilitas dan solvabilitas PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk selama periode 2020-2023 dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif berbasis data sekunder. Hasil analisis menunjukkan variasi signifikan dalam efisiensi penggunaan aset dan kinerja keseluruhan. Pada tahun 2020, perusahaan mengalami kesulitan memenuhi standar industri, namun mencatat peningkatan pada tahun-tahun berikutnya. Meskipun ada peningkatan, kinerja masih di bawah standar yang diharapkan, mengindikasikan isu dalam manajemen aset dan pencapaian profitabilitas. Studi ini menyoroti pentingnya manajemen aset yang efektif, adaptasi, dan inovasi berkelanjutan untuk menjaga kinerja yang baik dan mengatasi fluktuasi pasar. Ditemukan juga bahwa perusahaan telah membuat kemajuan dalam mengurangi ketergantungan pada utang, terutama melalui penurunan rasio utang terhadap ekuitas. Namun, masih terdapat ruang untuk peningkatan lebih lanjut.Penelitian ini merekomendasikan evaluasi dan perencanaan strategi keuangan yang komprehensif untuk mengoptimalkan struktur modal dan memperkuat kesehatan keuangan. Langkah ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan posisi pasar perusahaan dan memastikan keberlanjutan jangka panjang.