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Preparing final year medical students for their transition to foundation year 1 using simulation
Authors: Obadahun Wuraola , Matary Rania El , Warburton Sean
Published: November 2022

The transition from medical student to Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctor represents a vital stage in the development of a newly qualified doctor. It is well established that medical students struggle with this transition [1]. There is evidence that simulation-based education (SBE) improves competence and confidence [2]. At our Trust, medical students undergo a Transition to Foundation Year 1 (TTF1) placement to prepare them for their upcoming roles. This study’s aim was to improve the confidence of final year medical students beginning their FY1 jobs in August 2022 by introducing them to common FY1 situations like prioritising tasks, handing over, being part of the on-call team, and practising clinical skills to improve patient safety as per the General Medical Council (GMC) outcomes for graduates [3]. We designed and implemented a simulation-based training day during their TTF1 placement.

We collected feedback from a focus group of nine final year medical students regarding what would help best prepare them. We mapped these against their medical school’s curriculum and the GMC’s framework [3]. They reported they were inadequately prepared for FY1 and all agreed to have a training day covering different domains to increase their confidence. We designed a TTF1 training day that included lecture-based teaching on how to survive FY1, three scenarios based on common FY1 situations and a teaching session on ultrasound guided cannulation. The training day was delivered to five cohorts (29 medical students) during their TTF1 placements in 2022. During this training day, medical students completed a pre- and post-programme questionnaire which measured self-reported changes in confidence levels via a 5-point Likert scale across domains: verifying deaths, prioritising tasks, cannulation, handing over, and being part of the on-call team. The questionnaire also explored their expectations of the day and what they had learnt from the day. This was analysed using the framework analysis.

Quantitative results revealed: increased preparedness for their FY1 role (+24%; <0.001) and being part of the on-call team (+58.7%; p<0.001), increased confidence in prioritising tasks (+28.6%; <0.001), verifying deaths (+131.5%: <0.001), and cannulation (+50%; <0.001). Analysis of qualitative results revealed common themes of improved confidence in ultrasound guided cannulation, increased knowledge-base, clearer understanding of handling common FY1 situations, and 100% of participants agreed that this training day was useful.

The implementation of a TTF1 training day proved to increase the students’ confidence and levels of preparedness for their upcoming jobs.

1. Cameron A, Millar J, Szmidt N, Hanlon K, Cleland J. Can new doctors be prepared for practice? A review. Clin Teach. 2014;11:188–192.

2. Lateef F. Simulation-based learning: Just like the real thing. Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock. 2010;3(4):348.

3. General Medical Council. Outcomes for Graduates 2018. 2018.
Teachers’ Information and Communication Technology Competencies: The Basis for a Competency-based Training Plan
Authors: Mijares Benjamin
Published: November 2022

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education pertains to using information and communication technology to support, enhance, and optimize information delivery. The study sought to ascertain the ICT competencies of elementary teachers in District 2 of the SDO Malolos City. The study employed a descriptive-quantitative method. The standardized questionnaire was adopted from the National ICT Competency Standards for Teachers (NICS), which covered the four domains of the ICT framework in education. Data were analyzed using the mean Kruskal-Wallis Test and the Mann-Whitney U test to determine significant differences between teacher respondents’ profile and their level of National ICT Competency Standards. Results showed that teachers have a high level of competencies in Technology Operations and Concepts, Social and Ethical, and Pedagogical Domains, but an average level in the Professional domain. Likewise, a significant difference was not established in their gender, age, educational attainment, position, number of ICT-related training, and years of using ICT in teaching but found in teachers’ length of service. The findings suggest that teachers must increase their level of competence in the Professional Domain to become more proficient and effective in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. This can be accomplished through seminar workshops on professional growth and development, research, innovation, and collaboration. To maximize their ICT skills, a competency-based training program should be provided in District 2 of SDO City of Malolos schools.
MRSA in Raw Milk: Isolation, Molecular Characterization, and Antibiotic Profiling
Authors: Ahmida Marwa
Published: November 2022

A total of 100 milk samples were randomly collected from dairy cows before milking to investigate the presence of MRSA using selective medium (ORSAB) beside detection of some resistance genes by PCR and finally determine the antibiotic profile of the recovered isolates. It was found that the overall percentage of isolation of MRSA was 24% (24/100), (25.8%) 16/62 in milk samples of mastitic cows and (21.1%) 8/38 in raw milk samples of free cows. Molecular characterization of MRSA strains showed that 79.2% (19/24) were harbored mecA gene while none of them harbored mecC gene. In addition, MRSA isolates showed high resistance to cefoxitin (79.2) followed by Tetracycline (33.3%), Vancomycin (20.8%) and Linezolid (15.5%). Whereas the tested MRSA strains showed higher susceptibility to Linezolid (87.5%) followed by Vancomycin (79.2%) and Tetracycline (66.7%). According to the recorded results in the present study, it is concluded that cow’s milk played a significant role in transmission and dissemination of MRSA that may create the opportunity for the transmission of such bacteria to consumers.
Comprehensive Study about the Identification of Bacillus Cereus Isolated from Chicken Farms
Authors: Samir Abdelhafez , Farouk Heba , Nabil Nehal , Tawakol Maram , Adel Amany , AbdelRahman Mona
Published: November 2022

Bacillus cereus is one of the opportunistic foodborne bacteria producing food poisoning producing severe economic loss and representing a high risk to the human. The contamination of poultry feed with Bacillus cereus produces gastric damage and facilitates other bacterial infections. For these reasons, fresh fecal matters were collected from poultry farms located in 3 Egyptian Governorates (Giza, Gharbia, and Dakahlia) to isolate and identify Bacillus cereus, determine their susceptibility to different antimicrobial agents, and examine their virulence and resistance factors. Eleven B. Cereus out of 50 examined samples was isolated with a percentage of (11/50, 22%) and subjected to confirmation using the VITEK2 instrument. Disc diffusion tests showed that all isolates were resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, imipenem, cefotaxime, ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, and penicillin G and sensitive to chloramphenicol, gentamicin, and ciprofloxacin. The molecular characterizations of virulence and resistance factors revealed the detection of targeting the groEL gene in all isolates (100%). The toxin gene profiling showed the existence of the nhe gene (90.9%) and the hbl genes (18.18%). The ces and cytk genes were not detected in the examined isolates. Two antimicrobial resistance genes were detected in the examined isolates with (33.33%) for the tetA gene and (45.45%) for bla gene. Therefore, it was concluded that the isolation of B. cereus carrying genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance and toxins production in broiler farms, represents major threats for human health and poultry industry. So that control programs of biosecurity should be implemented in poultry farms to mitigate the losses of B. cereus infection.
Localization of Different Lectins and E-cadherin in the kidney of a Balady Egyptian Duck
Authors: Rashwan Ahmed , Mahmoud Sahar
Published: November 2022

The purpose of our present study is to determine the spatial pattern of different lectins and E-cadherin in the duck kidney, which has never been done before. We checked the localization of six different lectins in the adult duck kidney of both sexes by histochemistry using wheat germ agglutinin (WGA), ricinus communis agglutinin (RCA), peanut agglutinin (PNA), dolichos Biflorus Agglutinin (DBA), concanavalin (Con A) and griffonia simplicifolia agglutinin-I (GSA-I). We found different locations of lectins in the duck nephron and this difference may be related to the function of each lectin. WGA lectin had intense reactions in the proximal and distal convoluted tubules (PCT and DCT) but was not present in the renal corpuscle of the renal cortex. WGA was also intense in the medulla especially in the collecting ducts (CD) and collecting tubules (CT). RCA was intense in the renal corpuscle, moderate in in the renal cortex tubules, and intense in the medulla tubules. PNA was moderate in the tubules of renal cortex and renal corpuscle while in the medulla, PNA had intense reaction. Con A, GSA-I and DBA lectins had mild to moderate reactions in the renal cortex and also in the medulla. Con A and GSA-I had intense reactions in the renal corpuscles. E-cadherin, which is responsible for maintaining cell polarity, was located in the lateral epithelial cells of all tubes and ducts in the renal cortex and medulla and not present in the renal corpuscle. There are no previous studies describing the location of different lectins and E-cadherin in duck kidneys. Our study clarifies the distribution pattern of various lectins and E-cadherin, which may be useful for comprehending how these lectins and E-cadherin work in the duck kidney.
Association Between Serum Midkine Level and Gastric Precancerous Lesion in Patients with Gastritis
Authors: Siregar Jelita , Darmadi Darmadi , Ganie Ratna
Published: November 2022

Background: Gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignancy and the third highest cancer-related mortality worldwide after lung and colorectal cancers. The gastric carcinogenesis is started with precancerous lesion. Prompt diagnosis and management of gastric precancerous lesion may prevent disease progression. Midkine is a growth factor associated with various cancers and proposed as a marker for detecting gastric precancerous lesion. Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the association between serum midkine level and gastric precancerous lesion in patients with gastritis. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Haji Adam Malik general hospital. Subjects were obtained by consecutive sampling. Inclusion criteria were patients aged 18 years or older, diagnosed with gastritis from gastroscopy and histopathology results, and willing to cooperate in the study. Each subjects underwent interview and endoscopic examination. Serum midkine level was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Chi square, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and logistic regression tests were applied. Results: A total of 160 subjects were enrolled with 29.4% had gastric precancerous lesion. Serum midkine level was associated with gastric premalignant lesion. Cut off point for serum midkine level was 252 pg/mL with area under the curve of 0.816 (p<0.001). It’s sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in diagnosing gastric precancerous lesion were 74.5%, 71.7%, and 72.5%, respectively. Helicobacter pylori infection, high serum midkine level, heavy alcohol drinker, and family history of gastric cancer were risk factors for gastric precancerous lesion. Conclusion: Serum midkine level is associated with gastric premalignant lesion in patients with gastritis and has good diagnostic values.
Medico-Legal Aspects of Abortion: Updates of the Literature
Authors: Shakhatreh Hisham , Salih Ali , Aldrou Khaled , Alazzam Farouq , Issa Mohammad
Published: November 2022

Background: Abortion is an increasingly important issue since it is discussed from multiple points of view including medical, social, religious, and legal aspects. Abortion is an old topic that is continuously discussed from various perspectives including medicine, laws, and society. Abortion is an illegal in general terms, but it can be carried out under certain medical conditions for the interest of pregnant woman, if the pregnancy is threatening her life.. Objective: The aim of this article is updates of the literature about medico-legal aspects of the abortion. Methods: This is descriptive study about medico-legal aspects of the abortion based on searching this topic in the scientific literature deposited in on-line databases. Results and Discussion: . At global level, more and more women are opting to terminate their pregnancies for societal reasons. It is estimated that 50 million unborn babies are terminated every year across the globe, causing the lives of 200,000 pregnant women and the agony of millions more people. It is a difficult decision to conduct abortion. In this study, a comprehensive review of the literature was made to discuss abortion from medical, legal, and cultural points of view. In general, abortion was legally discussed because legal aspects involve the various perspectives. Conclusion: From religious points of view, abortion implies ending the life of the fetus. The right of life is to be kept. The international laws do not permit abortion and criminalize the parties involved in its existence unless it is recognized it is crucial to save the life of pregnant woman..
Antibody Dependent Enhancement of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Era of Rapid Vaccine Development
Authors: Dossary Reem
Published: November 2022

Background: Antibody dependent enhancement (ADE) is a unique immunopathological phenomenon in which pre-existing immunity to a viral agent accentuate disease severity upon secondary exposure. Multiple viruses have been shown to demsotrate ADE with no clear understanding of the underlying mechansims. Recently, with the emeregence of Sever acute respiratory syndrome-2 (SARS-CoV2) and the need for rapid vaccine prodcution, ADE have emerged as an important issue that need to be assessed. Objective: The aim of this study was to review ADE, proposed mechanisms and impact of ADE in the era of rapid SARS-CoV2 vaccine production. Methods: Review of existing published literature on ADE and SARS-CoV2 and identify facts that support or otherwise contradict the impact of ADE on SARS-CoV2 vaccination. Results: SARS-CoV2 demonstrate high genetic homology to other members of the Coronaviridae viral family and animal studies and studies on SARS-CoV, another member of the Coronaviridae have been shown to induce ADE. In addition sever SARS-CoV2 infection have been associated with high antibody titer. Yet vaccine efficacy studies and studies on breakthrough infection showed reduced severity in individual with preexisting immunity Conclusion: Although evidence exist to support ADE in SARS-CoV2, multiple studies do not support its occurrence, indicating the need for more case control studies to understand the role of high antibody titer and disease severity and compare disease severity in patient with preexisting immunity vs naïve individuals.
Recurrent Non-Lactational Fungal Abscesses in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient: Causation or Mere Association? A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: AlQurashi Mariam , Alqatari Safi , Alzaher Mohamad , AlAwami Karam , Boumarah Dhuha
Published: November 2022

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystemic autoimmune disorder that can present in many different ways that can be debilitating for many patients. These patients are at risk for developing infections following the introduction of immunosuppressive therapy. Breast infections, particularly of the fungal type, in nonlactating patients who are not in an immunosuppressive state are extremely rare. Objective: We report a case of recurrent right breast fungal infections manifesting in the form of multiple abscesses in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient. Case report: A 39 years old female patient presented with recurrent fungal breast abscesses. She was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus nine years ago and was in remission being maintained with an antimalarial agent without the use of immunosuppressive therapy. Fluconazole was started for her prior to her visit to us, and she had no active complaints. She was not breastfeeding nor pregnant currently nor during any of the previous episodes. Examination was unremarkable, however cultures of samples from her previous lesions demonstrated growth of Candida albicans. A decision to manage her conservatively with the continuation of her antifungal therapy was made. Conlusion: Lactation and breastfeeding are well-known risk factors for infectious mastitis and there is sparse literature regarding this condition in the absence of these risk factors. Studies evaluating other risk factors, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus, need to be conducted to determine any relationship and how to best manage this condition in such patients.
Prevalence of internet gaming disorder among medical students at medical college in Jamnagar, Gujarat
Authors: Vala Nileshwari , Kataria Arjun , Sorani Ashvin
Published: November 2022

Background: Smartphone usage became drastically increased in the past two decades. Spending abnormally more time playing games can lead to development of internet gaming disorder (IGD) which leads to negative impact on health and lifestyle.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of IGD and smartphone usage patterns in medical students.

Materials and Methods: The study was held in M. P. Shah Government Medical College in Jamnagar. Total 206 1st year medical students were included for this study. Pre-validated self-made questionnaire and pre-structured IGD-20 questionnaire were used in this study.

Results: The prevalence of IGD in medical students is 1.46%. In male population, the prevalence of IGD was higher (1.6%) compared to female population (1.23%).

Conclusion: IGD can be a great disaster if remain unnoticed. It can change one’s lifestyle gradually. Preventive measures such as parental locking system and strong rules for mobile phone use in university hours should be implied.
Pulmonary function tests in compressed natural gas pump workers in Surat city
Authors: Desai Maunil , Desai Hetal
Published: November 2022

Background: Various studies have known abatements in lung function and several other health problems associated with longstanding air pollution exposure. One of the most cost-effective and environmental alternative of conventional fuels (petrol and diesel) is compressed natural gas (CNG). The increasing use of CNG as a fuel (as it is safe and cheap as compare to the conventional fuels) can add one more bug to the list of work-related disease.

Aims and Objectives: This study is to evaluate the respiratory functions of CNG pump workers.

Materials and Methods: The present study was held on 82 male subjects. The study group included of non-smoking healthy adult males, age group of 20–40 years working in different CNG stations in Surat city for >6 months and 8 h per day. The control group included of non-smoking healthy adult males, age group of 20–30 years working or studying in the Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER).

Results: Out of 82 male subjects, 30 subjects were control and 52 subjects were CNG station workers. The study group comprised of 52 healthy non-smokers in the age group of 20–40 years working in different CNG station in Surat city for >6 months and 8 h/day. The control group comprised of 30 healthy non-smokers males between the age group of 20–30 years working or studying in the SMIMER.

Conclusion: In this study, we have not found statistically significant deterioration in pulmonary functions of CNG pump workers when compared to controls.
Wave V threshold among children with delayed speech and language, using brainstem evoked response audiometry – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Mondal Tanushree , Bhattacharya Hiya , Das Sonali
Published: November 2022

Background: Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) is an objective test for audiometric assessment of children. As deprived linguistic skill is often associated with auditory impairment in initial years of life; early diagnosis and interventions are much needed.

Aim and Objective: To detect Wave V, in the lowest intensity, as it is a reliable parameter to assess BERA threshold for hearing among different age group of children.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 250 children (n = 250) with impaired speech and 120 normal children. The case population was divided into four groups according to age – Group 1 (<1 year); Group 2 (1–3 years); Group3 (3–6 years); and Group 4 (6–12 years). Wave V threshold was determined by BERA (measure brainstem auditory evoked potential). Cases were also divided into two categories depending on unilateral or bilateral involvement of ear. Mean threshold of each group was compared with corresponding control group of similar age. The test of significance used was Mann–Whitney U-test. Intragroup comparison was done by Kruskal–Wallis test.

Results: In Group 1, 91.7%; Group 2, 100%; Group 3; 88.6%, and Group 4; 85% of children were suffering from bilateral hearing loss. In all the groups, mean threshold was statistically significantly increased in comparison with control group. In intragroup comparison, there was no statistically significant difference of threshold among all the groups of cases in both of the ears.

Conclusions: This study identified increased wave V threshold in children with impaired speech of all four groups. Thereby, it indicates the necessity of BERA as screening method.
Evidence that Intellectual Curiosity Can Be Heightened via a Self-Affirmation Induction
Authors:   Palm Beach State College, Marie Lily , Perez Jasmine , Guedes de Menezes Ivy , Judd Carolyn , Beltran Stephan
Published: November 2022

The dispositional trait of intellectual humility (IH) refers to the degree to which people recognize their beliefs might be fallible. For the most part, it has been conceptualized as a “trait” variable that reflects a stable individual difference, however, in the current study, we examined whether IH also has “state”-like characteristics by testing whether it is susceptible to modification via a self-affirmation (SA) induction, which in previous research has been shown to reduce defensiveness in the face of information that threatens the self. To test this hypothesis, we first threatened participants by having them read a counter-attitudinal essay that contradicted their belief in God and then allowed half of the participants to affirm the self by writing about an important value that they hold. Following this SA induction, all participants completed a brief IH measure. Consistent with our hypothesis, statistical analyses revealed that participants in the SA condition reported significantly higher IH than participants in the control (no affirmation) condition. These findings suggest that in addition to having features associated with relatively fixed personality traits, IH is also amenable to change on the basis of a simple situational manipulation under conditions of self-threat.
The Relationship Between Problematic Social Media Use and Time Spent on Social Media: Exploring Neuroticism as a Moderator
Authors:   San Diego Mesa College, Schmelzer Nicola , Westphal Talia , Pichardo Abel , Buckner Darwin , Smith Nicole , Shaaban Nasrin , Johnson Melanie , Bennett Joseph , Estep Justin
Published: November 2022

A growing body of research shows that social media use is positively correlated with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and neuroticism. Problematic social media use (PSMU), for the purpose of this study, was characterized by behaviors similar to those displayed in gambling and addiction such as shame, guilt, and loss of control. This study explored the relationship between PSMU and the amount of time spent on social media. It was predicted that the number of hours spent on social media would be positively correlated with PSMU and that an individual’s neuroticism score would have a moderating effect on this relationship. Data were collected from college students across the United States through an online survey as part of the Psi Beta National Research Project (N = 1,422). The survey included questions regarding PSMU, hours spent using social media, and personality. Results found a moderate correlation between problematic social media use and hours of daily media use. Neuroticism did not appear to have a moderating effect on the relationship. This study aimed to offer supporting data to further the understanding of the effects of social media on mental health. Our results can help provide a guide in which future studies can focus on improving social media use outcomes for all people.
An Examination of Factors Predicting College Connectedness During a National Pandemic
Authors:   Orange Coast College, Ko Nancy , Welcom Maddy , Nguyen Tran , Dwyer Joe , Brosnan Devon
Published: November 2022

The feeling of connectedness with others in society reduces suicide, improves well-being, and enhances effective learning (Jones et al., 2022; Jorgenson et al., 2018). This study examined possible variables contributing to campus connectedness (CC) among students and if such connectedness decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that emotional stability, self-efficacy for initiating conversation, extraversion, and participation in an honor society would positively predict CC. We also expected CC scores to decrease due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To test these hypotheses, we distributed an online questionnaire to Orange Coast College students as part of the 2021-22 Psi Beta National Research Project. Measures included Campus Connectedness, Interpersonal Communication Efficacy Scales, and the Ten Item Personality Inventory (TIPI). The project received 1,412 useful responses from community college students nationwide. First, a comparison of CC scores from the current questionnaire and a pre-pandemic study found a decrease in CC. Next, multiple regression analysis indicated that all hypothesized variables, except extraversion, were significant predictors for CC, collectively accounting for approximately 15% of CC variability. Further regression analyses revealed that self-efficacy for initiating conversation significantly mediated the relationship between extraversion and CC. Lastly, participation in an honor society significantly increased CC. Based on our findings, colleges may want to find ways to increase campus connectedness by helping students increase their confidence in initiating conversation and encouraging them to participate in honor societies or other campus organizations.
How Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Relate to the Inclination of Seeking Support and to Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Levels
Authors:   Psychology Department, Foothill College, Stogianni Eleni , Lin Eta
Published: November 2022

Due to the rise of positive psychology, mindfulness and self-compassion have become part of Western culture, and research on these topics is growing at an exponential rate. Mindfulness and self-compassion help an individual recognize, accept, investigate, and determine the cause of suffering. When people are faced with difficult life struggles such as symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, practitioners of mindfulness and self-compassion often respond with kindness and self-love, recognizing that imperfection is part of human nature (Neff, 2011). With the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic such as adjusting to virtual campuses and increasing isolation, students, in particular, are experiencing more difficulty in coping with this unprecedented global situation. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between mindfulness and self-compassion with the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress of community college students. We predicted that students who were more likely to seek out support from others and/or engage in self-care practices will experience lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The participants were recruited from a local community college and they completed an online survey, which included the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1994), Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (Baer et al. 2012), Self-Compassion Scale (Neff, 2003a), and demographic information. Our findings provide important insight into providing self-care practices such as mindfulness and self-compassion training on college campuses to help students develop and strengthen their emotional awareness, resiliency,and overall well-being.
Does Meeting Belongingness Needs Through Social Media Impact One's Fear of Missing Out and Self-Esteem?
Authors:   Department of Psychology Boise State University, Social & Behavioral Sciences, College of Western Idaho, Malouf Kylee
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore how meeting belongingness needs through social media use may impact one’s fear of missing out (FoMO) and self-esteem. It was predicted that individuals with increased levels of FoMO would have higher levels of the need to belong. It was also predicted that individuals with lower levels of self-esteem would have higher levels of FoMO and the need to belong. A total of 592 participants (447 female, 137 male) in various psychology courses at a community college and a university participated in an online survey. Consistent with the hypothesis, increased FoMO is related to a higher level of need to belong. Additionally, lower levels of self-esteem are related to higher levels of FoMO and a higher level of the need to belong. Based on these findings, perhaps lower levels of self-esteem further exacerbate the positive feedback loop between one’s desire for belongingness and their FoMO when utilizing social media. As such, these results may caution college students from meeting their need for belongingness through social media usage, and more so, those with a lower level of self-esteem.
Corporate Attributes and Creative Accounting of Listed Consumer Firms in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, Nigeria, Yusuf J. , Lawal Ahmed M. ,   Department of Accounting, School of Business, University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia, Shu’aibu M. ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna, Nigeria
Published: November 2022

This study looks into the relationship between corporate characteristics and inventive accounting in Nigeria’s listed consumer firms. A correlational research design was employed, and the size of the sample consisted of 20 consumer firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group for a period of 10 years (2011–2020), both inclusive. A regression model was employed as the technique for data analysis. The findings of the study reveal that financial distress, surplus cash flows, and audit remuneration have a statistically significant effect on the creative accounting of listed consumer firms in Nigeria, while only gearing ratio was found to have an insignificant effect on the creative accounting of listed consumer firms in Nigeria. Therefore, it is necessary and desirable for the management of the listed consumer firms in Nigeria to expand their asset base and increase the scheme of their functions with a view to having effective and efficient management of their scarce resources (surplus cash flows) while decreasing the quantum of remunerations paid to auditors, as they have empirically been found to be of strong influence on the creative accounting of listed consumer firms in Nigeria. The boards of directors of the listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, should come up with a whistleblowing strategy aimed at ensuring strict compliance with the local and global reporting standards, as this will assist in reducing managerial opportunistic tendencies among the listed consumer firms in Nigeria.
A Study on Consumer Satisfaction Toward Bykea e-Bike Services
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, SBA, Sindh, Pakistan, Hussain Zahid , Ahmed Nabeel ,   Department of Information Technology, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, SBA, Sindh, Pakistan, Ali Aftab ,   Department of Information Technology, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, SBA, Sindh, Pakistan
Published: November 2022

This study’s goal is to find out how satisfied customers are with Bykea. The current study employed a quantitative approach to examine user satisfaction with Bykea e-bike services. Questionnaires were used to gather the information. This study also tries to identify the crucial elements—such as age, gender, and different payment methods—that influence how consumers behave toward Bykea e-bike services. According to the study’s findings, the majority of customers are happy with Bykea’s e-bike services, but there are some drawbacks, including price increases and issues with the product’s design. If required, it will take a lot of work to keep Bykea’s e-bike customers. If the business can comprehend the customer’s desire and general perception, it can build a marketing plan. The results may thus be applied by marketers to create a marketing plan and increase the market share of Bykea bike services
Paper-Based Biosensor for Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, V Leya , Mazumder Nilakshi , G. Vaidya Karthik , K Manasa , Sivashankar Shilpa , Shanmugam Kirubanandan ,   Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,   Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,   Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,   Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,   Editorial Author and Co-ordinator, International Conference on Modern Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Cancer, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: November 2022

The significance of paper-based biosensors for the early stage detection of oral cancer and their compatibility with affordable and low-cost diagnostics have been discussed in this article. Oral cancer is a major public health concern in India, and early-stage detection can be a great boon to the public. Among all the available methods for diagnosis, paper-based biosensors have proven to be very efficient in all aspects. It requires a very small volume of sample and very little time, and the process of detection is very simple. The diagnostic platform described here employs a hydrophobic material (wax) to pattern microfluidic channels on a hydrophilic substrate (paper) to detect the desired biomarker in saliva as biological fluid. Biomarker detection in saliva is advantageous because it is a noninvasive and potentially diagnostic sample. One of the primary benefits of using saliva in diagnosis is that sample collection is simple and noninvasive, significantly reducing the discomfort associated with blood collection and the privacy concerns associated with urine collection. The presence of biomarkers such as salivary cotinine and nitrite can be detected on a single paper-based analytical device, allowing for parallel quantification of the biomarkers. Calorimetric assays are used to analyze the biomarkers qualitatively, and ImageJ software is used to analyze the biomarkers quantitatively.
Modern Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Cancer
Authors:   B.Tech Students, Department of Biotechnology, SET, Noida International University, India, Kumari Deepika , Rohilla Dikshansha ,   B.Tech Students, Department of Biotechnology, SET, Noida International University, India, Chaudhary Anamika ,   Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, SET, Noida International University, India, Shanmugam Kirubanandan ,   Editorial Author and Co-Ordinator, International Conference on Modern Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Cancer, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sree Sastha Nagar, Chembarabakkam, Chennai – 600123, Tamilnadu, India
Published: November 2022

Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide with hundred types of cancer that affect humans. The most spreading cancer globally is breast, prostate, lung, stomach, and colorectal cancers and nonmelanoma skin malignancies. Early detection of these transformations in the cell can improve the prognosis of cancer cases. Oncological screening and methods include ultrasound, MRI, digital mammography, CT scan, and magnetic resistance spectroscopy. Other techniques such as immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, and micro-array are used for the diagnosis of cancer. Precision medicine is currently the subject of extensive research for the benefit of cancer therapy in the future. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy are the most often administered treatments to patients. The greatest treatment for cancer is also a stem cell transplantation, but it must come after less effective treatments to prevent blood loss and restore the patient’s health. The nanoparticles have been considered the best tumour-targeting vehicle. The recent nano-scale vehicles including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, nano-shells, and dendrimers have been used as conjugates.
Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Destruction (UTMD): Targeted Nanodrug Delivery in Cancer
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Sethu Institute of Technology, Virdhunagar, Tamilnadu, India, V Surya , Manaz Mohammed ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sethu Institute of Technology, Virdhunagar, Tamilnadu, India, Sharon Preethi ,   1Department of Biotechnology, Sethu Institute of Technology, Virdhunagar, Tamilnadu, India, Shanmugam Kirubanandan ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sree Sastha Nagar, Chembarabakkam, Chennai -600123, India
Published: November 2022

Cavitation is a process of formation of microbubbles in the ultrasound method. These microbubbles have the potential to interact with either the normal cells or cancerous cells through developing drug delivery mechanism and targeting. This letter deals with the role and application of microbubbles formed via the cavitation process in the ultrasound method for the treatment of cancer.
Historical Background and Clinical Implications of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Dentistry: A Narrative Review
Authors:   All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, Kumar Neeraj , Kumari Richa ,   Ex-Tutor, ESIC Rohini, New Delhi, India
Published: November 2022

Dental caries is a chronic, irreversible disease affecting preschool children worldwide. As the frequency of dental caries has steadily declined over the past few years, children from low socioeconomic backgrounds still have higher rates of dental caries and still have a higher prevalence in developing countries. Though the role of ﬂuoride in dental caries prevention has been scientiﬁcally proven, the antimicrobial effect of silver compounds to treatvariousinfectionshasbeenpostulated.However,38%silverdiamineﬂuoride(SDF)solutioniscurrentlyusedto arrestdentalcariesandasanantihypersensitivityagent.TheSDFsolutionisavailableindark,amber-coloredbottles and is simple, noninvasive, and easy to use by trained dentists or specialists. Although it has the disadvantage of causing black discoloration and an unpleasant metallic taste after application, studies in the literature show that it can help prevent dental caries, hypersensitivity, root caries, and remineralization. This article explains in depth the SDF: its historical background, clinical application, and efﬁcacy in different ﬁelds of dentistry.
British Imperialism in Colonial Africa and the World
Authors:   Singapore University of Social Sciences, The Republic of Singapore, L. Rappa Antonio
Published: November 2022

At first, my intention in this article was to write about imperialism and agency in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on British Imperialism. However, as the article evolved over the months, it became gradually clearer that the idea of the agency was not only outdated, based on various reviews, but also unwarranted. This is because of the wide range of possibilities and prospects for agents in the colonial and postcolonial worlds. Therefore, the concept of agency was removed from the title, but it does not make the importance of agency as a recourse for resisting oppression, authoritarianism, and tyranny any less important. One might think that the narratives of imperial colonial Africa have become over-mined since the fin de siècle but the reality is that the consequences of those narratives continue to wreak havoc in the modern African worldview regardless of how many millions have died fighting against its largesse. This is sufficient motivation to continue our struggle in the search for authenticity and agency in postcolonial Africa and modern Africa itself. This article is about the cultural logic of African society and how the social construction of village identity is contingent on tribal elders and gate-keepers, shamanism, colonial authoritarianism, and oral traditions. The logic of the African village during the postcolonial era is defined as the skewed colonial rationale for the cartographization and control of the colonial subject as part of a larger western imperialist project and the imposition of alien White rule on Africa.
Engagement Opportunities and Challenges of Transdisciplinary Practice: The 1890 Land-Grant Perspective
Authors: Thomas Terrence W. , Thompson Alton
Published: November 2022

Land-grant universities’ philosophy of education assumes the triumvirate of education, research, and service will produce an improved quality of life and wealth-creating synergies disseminated to communities through Cooperative Extension (Gavazzi & Gee, 2019). In a simpler age, this philosophy worked well. In today’s global, technology-mediated, complex society, a transformational overhaul is necessary to amplify and broaden the impact of potential synergies through a robust engagement process. As a path forward, we propose building renaissance transdisciplinary teams, reimagining reward and evaluation systems, and elevating engagement to a position of primacy in strategy and structure. We could elevate Extension to university-wide status and foster engagement as a critical component of teaching (learning) and research (discovery).Using quantitative and qualitative data from the 1890 research directors, Extension administrators, and community stakeholders, we found strong support for greater university engagement with the community, especially for taking a deeper dive into long-term problem-solving by cocreating and codesigning viable solutions. There was also strong support for allocating additional technical and financial resources to build the university’s community engagement portfolio. These data also draw attention to the need to elevate community engagement to the level of teaching and research and to establish the presence of the university in the community.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE CARREIRAS EM CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA
Authors: Vieira Camilla de Oliveira , Bisinotto Silvia Denise dos Santos , De Souza Élida Patrícia , Bizinoto Gabriella Paniagua , Faquinelli Vivian Borges , Aguiar Cristiene Eli Bez Batti
Published: November 2022

Carreiras é um tema relativamente recente com os primeiros estudos datados em 1970 ganhando repercussão, no Brasil, na década de 1990 com trabalhos de Joel Dutra. Naturalmente, com a expansão desse campo de estudos surgiram várias definições e abordagens sobre a carreira profissional. Partimos da concepção que pensar carreira é pensar em vivências de uma pessoa ao longo de toda a sua vida que possam de alguma maneira influenciar a sua forma de ver o trabalho e de criar experiências que contribuam com sua carreira profissional. Essa ótica, conhecida como as abordagens não tradicionais de carreira, coloca como primordial ao indivíduo o autoconhecimento, o desenvolvimento de competências apropriadas, de modo a lidar com os desafios do mercado profissional, considerando, inclusive, a possibilidade de carreiras para além das fronteiras organizacionais, incluindo ações de empreendedorismo, o vínculo a várias e diferentes organizações, dentre outras possibilidades. É nesse sentido, que os cursos de educação à distância da universidade de uberaba socializam por meio deste ensaio o seu programa de formação profissional e desenvolvimento de carreiras. Trata-se de um programa global e longitudinal, capaz de planejar e auxiliar os alunos na ação, na realização e desenvolvimento de suas carreiras na prática, tendo em vista os próprios valores e propósitos. Neste sentido, o que se vê adiante é uma experiência híbrida e exitosa que visa preparar os acadêmicos para as novas configurações de mercado, incluindo a chegada indústria 4.0, oferecendo ferramentas de autoconhecimento, mercado de trabalho e desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências na prática.
O CIBERESPAÇO E O ACESSO À DEMOCRACIA ATRAVÉS DOS AMBIENTES VIRTUAIS DE OPINIÃO: EM BUSCA DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIOPOLÍTICO
Authors: Bezerra Stéfani Clara da Silva , Da Silva Alexandre Antônio Bruno , Benevides Lara Castelo Branco Monteiro
Published: November 2022

O propósito do estudo é problematizar a concepção da internet como uma via de acesso universal e, portanto, viabilizadora da democracia e, por conseguinte, do desenvolvimento sociopolítico da coletividade. Parte-se da hipótese de que, no campo virtual, não existem marcadores socioeconômicos que inviabilizam o diálogo plural. Porém, há outras formas de exclusão de grupos minoritários que mitigam a universalização do acesso à internet. Os ambientes virtuais de opinião permitem um amplo diálogo, mas apresentam características que possibilitam a exclusão, seja em razão de gênero, classe, ou de outras particularidades. O ciberespaço não dispõe de territorializações como o meio físico, mas a quebra do anonimato desses indivíduos é suficiente a condenar-lhes à exclusão, obstando o desenvolvimento sociopolítico. O artigo aponta os contrapontos que mitigam o acesso universal, aborda a participação dos grupos minoritários na democracia clássica e os contornos que estes ganham no bojo da ciberdemocracia. Esses grupos resultam excluídos dos debates públicos e deixam de manifestar seus interesses, o que prejudica a ciberdemocracia e o desenvolvimento sociopolítico. Logo, ao mesmo tempo que a proposta do ciberespaço pretende alcançar as mais diversas demandas, o caminho para a tal participação democrática ainda encontra obstruções sociais, políticas e econômicas.