bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predicting the Determinants of Interpersonal Communication Skills in Healthcare Providers of Ahvaz City: An Application of the Extended Theory of Reasoned Action
Authors: Shakerinejad Ghodratolah , Zandieh Azam , Sharhani Asaad , Hatamzadeh Nasser , Mazaheri Maryam
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Communication skills are a set of behaviours through which aperson communicate with others in such a way leading to positive responses and the avoidance of negative responses. This study aims to predict the determinants of interpersonal communication skills among healthcare providers of Ahvaz city based on the extended theory of reasoned action.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was condcuted on 160 healthcare providers of Ahvaz city in 2021using random sampling. Data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 24 and AMOSS version 22 software, using correlation tests, regression analysis, independent samples t-test and paired t-test.
Results: The mean age and work experience of the participants was 35.76± 6.55 and 10.31± 6.79 years, respectively. The results of Pearson correlation indicated a direct and significant correlation between attitude (r = 0.527), subjective norm (r = 0.243), and self-efficacy (r = 0.630) together and with behavioral intention. Among the constructs of the extended theory of reasoned action, self-efficacy (r = 0.630) and subjective norm (r = 0.243) had the highest and lowest correlation with behavioral intention of health care providers, respectively. Furthermore, this theory predicted 0.22 variance of attitude, 0.02 variance of subjective norm and 0.49 variance of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy was the strongest and subjective norms was the weakestpredictors of communications skills behavior, respectively.
Conclusion: According to the results, it seems that in planning to implement behavioural interventions to promote interpersonal communication skills in healthcare providers, more emphasis should be placed on strategies related to increasing attitude, self-efficacy, and behavioural intention.
Can tolvaptan usage cause cytotoxicity? An in vitro study
Authors: ERDEM TUNÇDEMİR Beril
Published: August 2022

Objectives: Tolvaptan is a nonpeptide V2 (vasopressin) receptor antagonist which is commonly used for treatment of hypernatremia. Besides it is mostly used for rescue strategies of mutant V2 receptors which are responsible for congenital type of Nephrogenic Diabetes insipidus (NDI) as a pharmacological chaperone (PC) treatment. Tolvaptan is metabolized by CYP3A4 and usage of tolvaptan may cause cytotoxicity which can be prevented by antioxidants. The aim of this study is investigating cytotoxic effect of tolvaptan on COS-1 cells and preventing it via antioxidants such as Vitamin C and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC).
Methods: To measure cytotoxicity of tolvaptan, COS-1 cells were separated in three groups; tolvaptan, tolvaptan+Vitamin C and tolvaptan+NAC. 24 h after cells were seeded in 96-well plates, they were treated with different concentrations of tolvaptan, tolvaptan+Vitamin C and tolvaptan+NAC. After 24 h incubation, the (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol- 2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) [MTT] analysis were performed and GraphPad Prism 5.01 for Windows was used for statistical analysis.
Results: According to results of MTT assay, treatment with tolvaptan did not decrease cell viability except that treatment of 10-5 M tolvaptan showed significantly decrase on cell viability compared to control group. At the concentration of 10-9 M, there was significantly different cell viability between treated with tolvaptan and tolvaptan+Vitamin C.
Conclusions: Tolvaptan may show its cytotoxic effects when it is used for the treatment of hyponatremia than its usage of as a PC. Since low concentrations of tolvaptan for a short time treatment is enough for its PC role, it may not show any cytotoxic effect on cells which is coherent with our results.
Environmental Protection Policy and the Emergence of New Diseases: A Global Empirical Analysis of the Pre- and Post-industrial Era
Authors: Chen D. , Ibrahim M. , Ibrahim S.S. , Yang Y. , Danjaji H.A. , Muazu T.
Published: August 2022

Background: Proper biodiversity conservation and strategies for sustainability in environmental and public health are essential measures for addressing the problems of water-related and zoonotic-caused pandemics. It is generally assumed that a resurgence in an epidemic disease is directly linked to negligence in environmental protection policies, but there are sparse scientific publications supporting the claim. Methods: To address this issue, we collected data on the global pre- and post- industrialization scenarios and subjected it to multivariate analyses to investigate the relationship between the lack of proper environmental protection and the emergence of new diseases. Result: Our investigations found a statistically significant association between the loss of wildlife habitat and the emergence of novel diseases. The study also revealed that wildlife-related zoonotic disorders caused more than 220 million deaths amongst global pandemics. More than 30 million deaths were attributed to waterborne diseases due to improper waste management and wastewater treatment. Thus, it is recommended that other environmental parameters (e.g., pollution phase) need to be investigated to fully understand the complex relationship between environmental protection and emergence of new zoonotic diseases.
Morphology, Storage Behavior, Dormancy, Germination Pattern and Chemical Composition of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam. Seeds
Authors: Cejalvo Reneliza D. , Gentallan Jr. Renerio P. , Bartolome Michael Cedric B. , Timog Emmanuel Bonifacio S. , Cirunay Angeleigh Rose T. , Alvaran Bartimeus Buiene S. , Morales Allison C. , Altoveros Nestor C. , Borromeo Teresita H. , Endonela Leah E.
Published: August 2022

Background: Seed characteristics of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam., an indigenous medicinal plant species from the Philippines, were investigated to help identify appropriate conservation strategies. Methods: Mature seeds were tested for viability at different dormancy-breaking treatments and storage conditions. Seeds were also characterized morphologically and the seedling developmental pattern was established using the Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt and CHemische Industrie (BBCH) scale. We also determined the preliminary chemical composition through qualitative phytochemical screening and proximate analysis. Result: Seeds of T. pandacaqui are obovate in shape with a 1000-seed weight of 20.99±0.62 g at 4.7% moisture content. Removal of the aril from the fresh seeds improved germination from 30%±0.98 to 84%±0.71 and shortened the time to seedling emergence from 45 days to 4 days after sowing. The seeds can tolerate drying to 4.7% moisture content and storage at -10°C for 3 months; thus, they have orthodox storage behavior. The germination pattern is epigeal phanerocotylar type, wherein the foliaceous cotyledons are raised (BBCH 09) and unfolded above the soil surface (BBCH 10). The seedling then develops an ovate to elliptic-shaped first true pair of leaves (BBCH 12) completing the germination process. The pre-dried seeds also have a high oil content of 28.7407±0.09316% with a strong presence of alkaloids and saponins. This indicates that the seed is amenable to ex-situ conservation through seedbanking, but its viability must be monitored in shorter intervals due to its high oil content.
COVID-19 and the Transition to Online Learning in the Basic Course: Examining Effects on Student Learning
Authors: Kuznekoff Jeffrey H. , Munz Stevie M.
Published: August 2022

Objectives: This study examines how the transition to remote delivery during the spring of 2020 affected student learning in the basic communication course. Methods: Participants in three different course delivery modes (face-to-face, online, and live interactive) were enrolled in a public speaking course with standardized adaptive reading quizzes, exams, and speech assignments. Participants completed several measures over the course of the semester and had their responses paired up with their end-of-semester grade book data. Results: Results of this study indicate that students who were enrolled in a face-to-face course and transitioned online during the COVID-19 pandemic were outperformed by online and learning interactive students in several of the standardized assignments in the course. Conclusions: Overall, face-to-face (FtF) students performed four percentage points lower in the course than the learning interactive and online groups while also demonstrating more emotional interest in the course than the other two groups. Implication for Theory and/or Practice: In future transitions to remote learning, FtF students may experience greater disruption than existing online students. Instructors should be mindful of this finding in transitioning to remote learning during the semester.
The Third Mission of Universities on the African Continent: Conceptualisation and Operationalisation
Authors: Nabaho Lazarus , Turyasingura Wilberforce , Twinomuhwezi Ivan , Nabukenya Margaret
Published: August 2022

Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the conceptualization of the third mission in African higher education and the activities that universities are required to engage in and/or are engaging in to fulfil the third role. Method: The interpretive lens underpinned the study. Data were collected from the documents of the African Union Commission (AUC), in which the third mission is both implicit and explicit. We used content analysis as a data analysis technique. Results: The AUC conceptualizes the third mission as a role of universities, as a social role, as forging partnerships, and as being mutually beneficial to society and the university. Universities in Africa are implementing and/or required to implement 11 third mission activities aimed at bridging the gap between them and society. Almost all third mission activities are anchored to the classical missions of teaching and research associated with higher education institutions. Conclusions: We concluded that: (a) the third mission is built on the classical missions of universities; (b) the distinction between the classical missions and the third mission is that the first mission (teaching) involves the dissemination of knowledge through academic education while the second mission (research) hinges on the generation of academic knowledge, but the third mission involves both in a non-academic context; and (c) the third mission is a multidimensional concept. Implication for Theory and Practice: The study adds to the limited literature on the third mission of universities from a supranational perspective. Second, it extends the conceptual framework of Molas-Gallart and colleagues for understanding the third mission that is based on the experience of advanced higher education systems by supplementing it with four themes from Africa. Finally, it provides information the AUC may use to revise the instrument for evaluating the performance of universities on the third mission.
Quality Assurance, Meet Quality Appreciation: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Define Faculty Quality Standards
Authors: Morgan Ann M , Jobe Rebecca L , Konopa Juli K , Downs Lyda D
Published: August 2022

Objectives: This study outlines the journey of an online university to evaluate faculty performance standards, key performance indicators, and systems for quality assurance using an appreciative inquiry summit model. The study reveals the power of quality appreciation as an approach that elicits a shared vision for quality definitions and standards and serves as a historical marker in the higher education shift from data-driven faculty performance approaches to strengths-based, inclusive methods. Method: The retrospective business case outlines one university’s 2018 Appreciative Inquiry Summit, 5D (define, discover, dream, design, destiny/deliver) approach, resulting deliverables, lessons learned, and conclusions. Results: The summit and subsequent quality appreciation processes laid a foundation for inclusive leadership and inclusive teaching and learning. Quality appreciation was observed to be a third component to quality enhancement that had heretofore included quality control and quality assurance mechanisms. Quality appreciation, based on appreciative inquiry (AI) approaches, is a method for uncovering the positive core of an organization that results in ideal quality standards, definitions, and desires for ongoing quality creation. Conclusions: This case provides a view of one university’s building upon data-driven methods for faculty performance evaluation. The use of appreciative inquiry to advance a quality appreciation agenda and human-centered approaches served as a stepping-stone toward a vision for inclusive, strengths-based quality enhancement. Implication for Theory and/or Practice: Quality control mechanisms and systems for quality assurance are supported by quality appreciation. In this case, faculty quality appreciation is the integration of AI practices with ongoing evaluation and identification of faculty and classroom quality standards. Quality Appreciation leads to strengthened definitions of quality that are values-driven and founded in the heart and soul of the university’s teaching and learning.
Global Issues Spanning Higher Education
Authors: Burkholder Gary J , Krauskopf Erwin
Published: August 2022

We are pleased to publish the first regular issue (Volume 12, Issue 1) of Higher Learning Research Communications (HLRC) for 2022. While the pandemic waxes and wanes, students in many parts of the world are returning or have returned to face-to-face instruction. It will take some time to fully understand the impact of the pandemic on higher education and what lasting changes will result from it. The Special Issue, Education Technologies and COVID-19: Experiences and Lessons learned, for which we are continuing to review manuscripts, should provide some insight into this question.This letter also contains article summaries.
A WINning Approach: Teaching Science Communication Skills through Small-Group Workshops
Authors: Gumusoglu Serena B , Noterman Soulinthavong Maria , Barr Jennifer
Published: August 2022

Objectives: Research almost always culminates in the communication of findings. Despite the necessity of grant and manuscript writing throughout academic careers, scientific trainees often receive little guided practice in written communication. To fill this gap, we designed, implemented, and evaluated a voluntary writing initiative for biomedical students at a research-intensive (R1) university in the midwestern United States called Writing Initiative in Neuroscience (WIN). Method: WIN consisted of didactic and workshop components. The didactic component included discussions with topic-specific experts on writing grants and manuscripts for the public and for non-academic scientific careers. The workshop component consisted of small group-based peer review of participant writing samples. Student self-enrollment consistently filled all available seats over three separate cohorts, including those formed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Student self-assessments were implemented to determine improvements quantitatively and qualitatively in writing and peer-review across 3 years of WIN programming. Results: Student self-assessment of writing skills before and after programming revealed improved scientific writing competency with medium or large effect sizes. Qualitative self-assessments indicated perceived improvements in writing competency and confidence. Collectively, students who participated in WIN improved their writing and communication skills and gained experience in providing and receiving feedback. Conclusions: Ultimately, peer-led writing initiatives, such as WIN, may enhance scholarly training and lay a foundation for future trainee writing success across scientific disciplines. Implications for Theory or Practice: These results support the utility of a student-centered writing workshop for biomedical students. Our study combined aspects of multiple existing resources, including peer feedback, interdisciplinary student backgrounds, and professional editing guidance. Together, these features formed a flexible and practical writing workshop, which can be used as a template for biomedical training programs.
Student Learning Outcomes of Dedicated Education Units (DEU): A Systematic Review
Authors: Dimino Kimberly , Vargas Persephone , Banks Janet M.
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate research conducted on the DEU to identify and synthesize student learning outcomes. A systematic literature review was conducted through Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. After extracting data from seven (N = 7) published studies, eight (N = 8) valid and reliable instruments were identified to objectively evaluate student learning outcomes. Statistically significant objective learning outcomes of these studies included self-reported increased confidence and critical thinking, decreased anxiety, enhanced leadership skills and implementation of EBP, and feeling more supported by experienced nurses during training and transition to practice. With the exception of ATI assessments, HESI exam scores, and NCLEX pass rates, the instruments identified in this review measured personal perceptions of students’ experiences. The majority of the instruments involved student nurses’ self-reports, the lowest level of evaluation. From an academic standpoint, it is imperative to evaluate this model’s impact on higher levels of learning and measurable behavioral changes after training. The collaborative model of DEU requires both academic and practice partners to collaborate to objectively measure the impact of the DEU model on student outcomes, new graduate nurses’ transition to practice, and patient outcomes. While the results are promising, this systematic review suggests that more objective evidence is needed to determine measurable student learning outcomes of DEUs.
Perioperative Corneal Injury: An Unseen Casualty of Covid-19
Authors: B Yeoh Cindy , P Seier Kenneth , Francis Jasmine , Abramson David H , Tan Kay See , Tollinche Luis E
Published: August 2022

Introduction: This study is the first to reveal an increased incidence in perioperative corneal injuries during the COVID era and should alert clinicians to this observation. This study could inform investigations into practice or patient factors that changed because of the COVID pandemic. We were aware of several adverse corneal injury reports during COVID and as a result did a formal IRB approved retrospective review to see if corneal injuries were more common during that period. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional observational study based on the hospital reporting of corneal injuries in the peri-operative time-period during the COVID pandemic. Comparison to known incidence of corneal injuries from the same institution in the pre COVID era were made. The objective was to examine if there were increased peri-operative corneal injuries during the COVID pandemic compared to other time points at our institution. Results: All corneal injury event reports were aggregated for the time including January 1, 2015, through April 30, 2021. Data include all patients who underwent anesthesia for any procedure at all sites within the hospital system. Conclusion: This study reveals an increased incidence in perioperative corneal injuries during the COVID era and should alert clinicians to this observation. This study may inform investigations and may ultimately drive processes that could mitigate preventable causes of perioperative corneal injury.
Abraham Kuyper and evolution
Authors: Bishop Steve
Published: August 2022

This paper explores Kuyper’s approach to evolution and evolutionism. He was opposed to evolutionism as it has roots in monism and pantheism; it promotes atheism. However, he did leave the way open to support some form of evolution that was guided by God and not random chance.
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND THEORETICAL CALCULATION OF 4-(((1H-IMIDAZOL-2-YL)METHYLENE)AMINO)PHENOL
Authors: ELMALI Dilek , ÇITAK Kader
Published: August 2022

In this study, the Schiff base 4-(((1H-imidazol-2-yl)methylene)amino)phenol (3) has been synthesized and structure of the compound was characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopic techniques. Correlation of theoretical and experimental spectroscopy data was examined. The acidity constant was calculated by using PM6 method in MOPAC2012 program at gas and liquid phases at 25 °C. Basically in calculations, it was calculated by the DFT method in Gaussian09 program at B3LYP/6-311+g(d,p) levels. After deciding the stable conformation of the synthesized molecule, HOMO, LUMO, MEP and SAS theory were calculated using the B3LYP / 6-311+g(d, p) level. The low HOMO-LUMO values of the resulting compound indicate that the reaction activity will be easier and can easily bind to metal atoms or a receptor in future studies.
Dural architecture of the cavernous sinus. Structure of the dura mater of the sellar region
Authors: Lunkova R. N.
Published: August 2022

This work is devoted to the study of the topography of the cavernous sinus and the clinical and anatomical substantiation of neurosurgical operations. Aspects of the topography of the internal carotid artery, cavernous sinus, cranial nerves of the sellar and paraclinic regions, topography and structure of the dura mater on the skull base, dura mater duplicates, cerebellar nave ligament, meningeal membranes (cerebral base cistern membrane, proximal carotid ring carotid membrane) and carotid rings are revealed. The work contains a large number of topograms and diagrams based on scientific literature data, as well as the author's own observations.
The highly diversified rugose coral fauna from the Lower Givetian Meerbüsch quarry in the Eifel Hills (Germany)
Authors: Coen-Aubert Marie
Published: August 2022

Twenty taxa of Lower Givetian rugose corals have been investigated in the Dreimühlen Formation from the Meerbüsch quarry, in the Eifel Hills. The fauna consists mostly of solitary coralla associated with some fasciculate specimens of Disphyllum caespitosum (Goldfuss, 1826) and with large massive colonies of Argutastrea briceae (Rohart, 1988). The genus Marennophyllum n. gen. is introduced with Cystiphylloides marennense Coen-Aubert, 2019 as type species to include the solitary species previously assigned to the fasciculate genus Cystiphylloides Chapman, 1893. Three species are new: Marennophyllum wenningi n. sp., Grypophyllum schroederi n. sp. and Macgeea mistiaeni n.sp. The stratigraphic distribution of the material observed in Meerbüsch quarry is compared with that of the Middle Devonian in the Eifel Hills as a whole, the southern part of Belgium, and other countries of Western Europe. Some species such as Acanthophyllum heterophyllum (Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1851), A. vermiculare (Goldfuss, 1826), Grypophyllum convolutum (Wedekind, 1925), Stringophyllum acanthicum (Frech, 1885) and Aristophyllum luetti Coen-Aubert, 1997 are also present at the northern margin of Gondwana (Ma’der in Morocco, Zemmour in Mauritania, and Alborz Mountains in Iran). The occurrence of Heliophyllum cf. cribellum Oliver & Sorauf, 2002 in Meerbüsch quarry suggests an Eastern North American influence.
Affect and cognition as antecedents of patients’ trust in the dentist
Authors: Rigo Lilian , Basso Kenny , Pauli Jandir , Portilio Michele
Published: August 2022

Aim: to evaluate the association of the patients’ perception about dentist’s affect and cognition on trust and, consequently, on intention to return and patient satisfaction with life. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study conducted in patients’ adults and elderly at of two dentistry clinics in the south of Brazil. Patients had to have a previous relationship with the dentist (at least one previous consult) and 18 years of age or older. The data were collected through self-administrated questionnaire using measures adapted from other research, using structural equation modeling. We test using a chi-square difference test (p-value<0,05). Results: The mean age of the 197 patients was 37.0 years (σ = 15.5). The affect perceived by the patient at the dentist had a positive effect (β = .53) on the trust that the patient develops in relation to the dentist. The same is true for the effect of the rational or cognitive aspects perceived by the patient at the dentist (β = .41). The trust positively influences the patient’s intention to return to that dentist (β = .82). In addition, the intention to return to the dentist positively influences the patient’s satisfaction with life (β = .49). Conclusions: Affective and cognitive aspects positively influenced the patient’s trust in the dentist. The greater the patient’s trust in the dentist, the greater the intention to return to that dentist. Furthermore, a good relationship with the dentist improve the patient’s satisfaction with life.
A fonética dos encontros consonantais no Mebêngôkre Xikrín (Jê)
Authors: Zavodny Diana Jacarandá Pantoja , Carvalho Fernando O. de
Published: August 2022

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma investigação sobre a fonética da resolução de clusters consonantais em Mebêngôkre, uma língua do ramo setentrional da família Jê. Além das propriedades dos segmentos consonantais em contextos pré-vocálicos e precedendo pausa, buscamos descrever as modificações sofridas pelos mesmos em contextos pré-consonantal, seja envolvendo uma sequência de oclusivas orais (C1 + C2), seja envolvendo uma soante em posição de C2. As evidências, além de apresentarem corroboração instrumental para uma série de afirmações feitas acerca da fonética do Mebêngôkre na literatura publicada, como o processo de vozeamento regressivo de consoantes surdas em coda quando seguidas de um segmento nasal, as vogais de suporte associadas à realização de /ɾ/, e a presença de pré-nasalização nas oclusivas vozeadas iniciais, trazem também alguns fatos novos, como a presença de consoantes geminadas e a indicação de que, ao menos no Mebêngôkre Xikrín, as oclusivas finais estariam passando por um processo de fusão em alguns contextos.
Justiça social em sala de aula? Reflexões a partir de uma proposta de formação musical cooperativa
Authors: Aquino Thaís Lobosque
Published: August 2022

O combate às desigualdades no Brasil é aspiração de educadores (musicais) comprometidos com a luta coletiva por justiça social. Para lutar por ela, é necessário tanto entender seus significados quanto contemplar formas para sua consecução no cotidiano das diversas instituições escolares do país. Este artigo objetiva examinar possibilidades e desafios para a justiça social em sala de aula, por meio da análise de uma proposta de formação musical cooperativa que envolveu uma escola de educação básica e uma instituição de ensino superior. Para tal, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica com autores que tematizam a categoria de justiça social (FRASER, 2002, 2006) e sua relação com as instituições e as práticas escolares (LIBÂNEO, 2020, 2021. LIBÂNEO; SILVA, 2020), bem como estudiosos que questionam processos epistemológicos de separação, hierarquização e subordinação dos saberes musicais (AQUINO, 2021a. QUEIROZ, 2017). Também houve pesquisa empírica, com base nos pressupostos da etnografia e da pesquisa-ação (ANDRÉ, 2012. GHEDIN; FRANCO, 2011), que analisou diários de campo da proposta em tela desenvolvida entre março e dezembro de 2018. A constatação de potencialidades e entraves da participação de instituições, sujeitos e saberes nas práticas escolares evidencia que a luta por justiça social está alicerçada na indissociabilidade entre redistribuição e reconhecimento, na relevância do trabalho pedagógico com saberes sensíveis e no combate aos epistemicídios musicais.
Evaluation of Causes of Hyperkalemia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: Retrospective Single-Center Experience
Authors: MAMMADOVA Afida , ÜSKÜDAR CANSU Döndü , KORKMAZ Cengiz
Published: August 2022

Hyperkalemia is a major electrolyte disturbance with potentially life-threatening consequences. Varying prevalence and causes of hyperkalemia have been reported for study populations. Primary risk factors include renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus (DM) and use of certain medication such as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. So far, causes of hyperkalemia in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have not been investigated. Our aim here is to elaborate the causes underlying hyperkalemia and to determine the prevalence of hyperkalemic Type 4 renal tubular acidosis (RTA) in SLE patients. Among the patients followed up at the Department of Rheumatology due to SLE between January 2010 and February 2020, those with a potassium level of ≥5.5 mEq/L (hyperkalemia) were identified. For hyperkalemia patients, patient charts and digital record system were retrospectively searched for clinical and laboratory findings. Those with a non-SLE diagnosis and without hyperkalemia were excluded. Causes of hyperkalemia were classified as renal failure/insufficiency [acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD)], medication, hormonal reasons (Addison’s disease, Type 4 RTA), pseudo-hemolysis, and others. Hyperkalemia was identified in 35 SLE patients, who were 40.1±16.9 years old, on average, and 85.7% of them were female. In 57.1% of the patients (n=20) lupus nephritis was identified. The most common type of renal involvement was Class IV lupus nephritis, at a rate of 68.7% (11/16). At the time of hyperkalemia diagnosis, mean duration of SLE disease was 5.2±5.52 years and mean SLE disease activation index (SLEDAI) was 19.8±13.4. Mean potassium level was 6.6 ±1.08 mEq/L. Metabolic acidosis was detected in 40% of the patients. The most common cause of hyperkalemia was renal failure/disease in 45.7% (n=16), followed by use of medication in 25.7%. In two (5%) patients hyperkalemia was attributed to Type 4 RTA. When patient subsets were compared by their causes of hyperkalemia for clinical and laboratory parameters, subset of renal failure/disease has a higher level of creatinine (p≤0.001), but there was no difference in other parameters. In line with its occurrence in general population, hyperkalemia in SLE most often occurs due to renal failure/disease. In addition, Type 4 RTA is an important reason for hyperkalemia. SLE patients presenting with hyperkalemia should also be queried for hyperkalemic Type 4 RTA, once the common causes for hyperkalemia are ruled out or in the event of persistent hyperkalemia.
A shifting adversary: control of pancreatic cancer transcriptomic subtypes
Authors: David Charles J.
Published: August 2022

Cellular plasticity, the dynamic ability of cells to adopt distinct transcriptional states, plays a well-known role in the pancreas during the initiation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), the most common form of pancreatic cancer. It is now becoming clear that plasticity also plays an important role after the emergence of PDA. PDA is composed of two major transcriptional subtypes, classical and basal-like, with important biological differences. Recent work has indicated that individual tumors can be comprised of cells of each subtype, and that tumor subtype can change during the evolution of a tumor. This suggests that PDA cells can transit between transcriptional states, with important implications for disease progression. This review discusses what is currently known about inter-subtype plasticity and how this process is controlled.
Forming mechanism and tribological properties of a Ni-based coating prepared from transverse static magnetic field-assisted supersonic plasma spraying
Authors: Wang Zhiyuan , Huang Yanfei , Wang Haidou , Shan Debin , Xing Zhiguo
Published: August 2022

Magnetic field-assisted forming represents an environmentally friendly, contactless and high-efficiency technology for the development of advanced in situ manufacturing. The application of this technology provides a new concept for improving the properties of ferromagnetic wear-resistant coatings. In this study, we combine magnetic field-assisted forming with supersonic plasma spraying to prepare a Ni-based coating assisted by a transverse static magnetic field. The porosity of the magnetic field-assisted coating is below 2%, the hardness of the coating increases from 638.46 to 785.45 MPa and the tribological coefficient decreases from 0.466 to 0.422. The presence of the static magnetic field directly affects the bubble movement during the forming process of the coating, which makes the bubbles escape outward and reduces the porosity of the coating. The presence of the static magnetic field also further improves the phase structure of the coating, so that the magnetic domain distribution is uniform and the hard phase inside the coating increases. Finally, the residual stress and tribological properties of the coating are also improved.
CASOS E DESCASOS COM A SAÚDE MENTAL DE TUTORES DE CÃES EUTANASIADOS
Authors: De Jesus Silva Ferraz Fabrícia , De Sousa Almeida Katyane , Ferraz Leandro , Farias Chaves Filho Roberto
Published: August 2022

Popularmente conhecida como calazar, a leishmaniose visceral (LV) é uma zoonose em que o cão é o principal reservatório urbano. A eutanásia dos cães infectados é uma das medidas estipuladas para o controle da doença. Entretanto, a maneira pela qual essa medida é feita, assim como a falta de assistência posterior a ela, faz com que haja descasos com a saúde mental dos tutores que, de forma abrupta, são obrigados a desfazer o laço afetivo com seu animal de estimação. Este estudo objetivou analisar os casos de tutores que tiveram cães eutanasiados por LV, a fim de conhecer as ações de atenção à saúde mental direcionadas a essas pessoas e verificar se as políticas públicas direcionadas a LV contemplam a saúde pública mental dos tutores. Por meio da pesquisa exploratório-descritiva e abordagem qualitativa, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, gravadas, transcritas e, posteriormente, analisadas através da Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. Os resultados mostraram a vivência de 15 tutores, sendo possível identificar que as políticas públicas de Saúde (PPS) direcionadas a LV terminam na eutanásia e, portanto, não contemplam a saúde mental dos tutores. Espera-se que esse estudo possa desvelar a importância da saúde mental no processo de controle da LV.
INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE E ESTUDOS DAS INFÂNCIAS: DESAFIOS NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Simões Patrícia , Miranda Humberto
Published: August 2022

O artigo propõe a discussão do estudo das infâncias na sociedade contemporânea numa abordagem interdisciplinar, pretendendo contribuir para o debate conceitual, teórico e metodológico desse “novo” campo do conhecimento. Diante do caráter fragmentário dos estudos disciplinares tradicionais e clássicos, a abordagem interdisciplinar para os estudos das infâncias possibilita uma nova perspectiva que transcende a visão naturalizada da criança. Novos paradigmas precisaram emergir para a construção de um conhecimento diante da “novidade” da infância na contemporaneidade que não mais parece caber nas explicações da racionalidade da ciência moderna. O conhecimento como representação da experiência humana precisou se aproximar dessa realidade sem pretender alcançar sua complexidade e completude. A interdisciplinaridade constitui-se, assim, como um contexto mais amplo de diálogo onde há possibilidade de assegurar a posição de sujeito à criança na pesquisa e a compreensão da infância enquanto categoria de análise na construção de um campo de conhecimento crítico das ideias adultocêntricas e normatizadoras das nossas infâncias.
Impact of business ethics on employee’s productivity and organization growth: Case study at Emaar Properties Corporation, Dubai, UAE
Authors: Al Armoti Ayman , Al Meqbali Hamad Abdullah , Noor Abdullah Saleh
Published: August 2022

Business ethics not only upgrades the corporations’ working standards but also innovates employees’ aptitude for effective project management. Due to business ethics implementation, Emaar Properties is a multinational real estate developmental corporation. In Emaar Properties, business ethics casts a beneficial impact on stakeholders’ involvement, employee loyalty, and consumers’ satisfaction with the latest product portfolio. This paper yields the business ethics practices within Emaar and the reasons for being engaged in such practices. Moreover, the paper inspects Emaar’s ethical behavior in several activities, scrutinizes if the company has ever been penalized for any unethical behavior, and provides some essential recommendations for management concerning ethical behaviors.
Determinant factors of repurchase interest of buying fashion products online in e-commerce
Authors: Nopreza M. Andi Alwi , Sumadi
Published: August 2022

This study aims to analyze and explain the effect of e-service quality, price perception, and experiential marketing on the repurchase intention of online fashion products in e-commerce. The research uses a quantitative approach, design research with a survey to the respondents. The population is all consumers who shop for fashion through online sales in Indonesia e-commerce. Collecting data using non-probability sampling method, by means of self-selection and convenience, those who are easy to find, meet the requirements as a population and are willing to be used as research samples. The number of samples is 290 respondents. Analysis using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method with AMOS 24.0 Software. The results of the analysis can show that e-service quality, price perception, and experiential marketing have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. E-service quality, experiential marketing, and customer satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on repurchase intention. However, price perception has a negative and significant effect on repurchase intention. The novelty of this research is to explore the determinants of repurchase intention with the influencing variables consist of service quality, price perception and fashion shopping experience by Indonesian consumers in e-commerce through the intervening variable of customer satisfaction for customers in Indonesia.
Pelatihan Digital marketing dalam Pengembangan Pemasaran Produk UMKM di Kecamatan Sidayu, Kabupaten Gresik (Studi Kasus: Produk Kopi dan Temulawak)
Authors: Hidayat Hidayat , Mahbubah Nina Aini , Chusain Chusain
Published: August 2022

Pembekalan ilmu pengetahuan dan ketrampilan pada masa pandemi saat ini dirasa sangat penting bagi para pelaku UMKM. Pengetahuan tidak hanya dilakukan pada bidang yang ditekuni, akan tetapi pembekalan bidang lain juga perlu diberikan, misalnya pada penguasaan teknologi digital marketing. Digital marketing telah berkembang dengan sangat pesat sejak penggunaan internet yang tinggi. Tingkat penggunaan ini dipicu dengan kehadiran smartphone dengan harga yang sangat terjangkau. Tetapi penggunaan digitial marketing tidak banyak disadari oleh pelaku bisnis, terutama para pelaku usaha kecil di Kecamatan Sidayu, Kabupaten Gresik. Dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini dimulai dengan presentasi, dan selanjutnya dilakukan tanya jawab terkait materi yang telah dipaparkan oleh dosen. Kegiatan terakhir adalah praktik secara langsiung menggunakan salah satu platform penjualan online yaitu Shopee. Hampir seluruh peserta berhasil membuka toko online nya masing-masing di platform Shopee.
Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Platform Digital Untuk Kegiatan Ngaji Online di Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Yamani Achmad Zaki
Published: August 2022

Salah satu Program strategis Badan Aksesibilitas Telekomunikasi dan Informasi (BAKTI) adalah terkait penyediaan akses internet di seluruh Indonesia, khususnya daerah 3T, yaitu daerah  tertinggal, terdepan dan terluar, adapun Akses Internet tersebut  diantara penerima manfaatnya yaitu adalah pondok pesantren. Di lain sisi, tantangan pondok pesantren dewasa ini semakin terasa dengan munculnya wabah pandemi Covid-19, dimana proses belajar mengajar, utamanya perihal kegiatan mengaji tetap harus berlangsung walau ditengah pandemic dengan segala aturan-aturan turunanya yang membatasi interaksi pembelajaran langsung. Oleh karenanya upaya-upaya optimalisasi pemanfaatan akses internet untuk mendukung kegiatan ngaji online di pesantren menjadi suatu keharusan melalui optimalisasi media digital untuk memastikan kualitas pendidikan di pondok pesantren berjalan dengan baik . Adapun dari kegiatan ini, pesantren yang berpartisipasi aktif terhadap kegiatan ngaji online sebanyak 18 Pondok Pesantren, 11 diantaranya masih melanjutkan kegiatan ngaji online hingga saat ini atau setara dengan 61,11% dari seluruh Pondok Pesantren yang mengikuti kegiatan ini.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Implementasi Data Mining bagi Siswa SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik
Authors: Mar'i Farhanna , Husenti Nadya , Bahiyyah Choridatul , Ubaidillah Hafidz
Published: August 2022

Seiring berkembangnya teknologi informasi pada revolusi industri 4.0 diperlukan teknik implementasi Data Mining untuk menggali pengetahuan pada data untuk dapat dimanfaatkan sebaik-baiknya. Pengenalan implementasi Data Mining pada siswa SMK khususnya pada jurusan Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak (RPL) sangat penting untuk dilakukan untuk membekali siswa tentang implementasi Data Mining pada proses perancangan Aplikasi. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara yang dilakukan oleh tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Program Studi Teknik Informatika Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik  dengan pihak SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik khususnya di kelas XII jurusan Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak diketahui bahwa siswa belum pernah diberikan pembekalan ilmu mengenai implementasi Data Mining. Sehingga kegiatan peningkatan pemahaman implementasi Data Mining pada siswa SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik khususnya pada Jurusan Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak dilakukan dengan cara melakukan sosialisasi ilmu Data Mining disertai dengan pelatihan mengenai penggunaan salah satu tools Data Mining yaitu Rapid Miner. Adapun hasil yang tercapai dari kegiatan PKM ini adalah adanya peningkatan pemahaman dan kemampuan siswa SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik jurusan Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak mengenai Data Mining dan teknik implementasinya pada data nyata yang diukur menggunakan post test.
Optimalisasi Teknologi Cloud pada Tentara Nasional Indonesia di Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto
Authors: Zen Bita Parga , Yuniati Trihastuti , Fransisca Diandra Chika , Purbaya Muhammad Eka
Published: August 2022

Kebijakan work from home akibat pandemi Covid-19 telah mengubah cara kerja pegawai, tidak terkecuali prajurit TNI di Korem 071/Wijayakusuma. Sistem kerja yang dilaksanakan secara daring memunculkan kebutuhan untuk saling berbagi berkas atau dokumen. Teknologi cloud memudahkan penggunanya untuk melakukan pekerjaan secara daring. Cloud storage, seperti Google Drive, memiliki beberapa fitur, seperti berbagi dokumen yang dapat disinkronisasi otomatis, sehingga pengguna tidak perlu repot mengunggah berkas untuk disebarkan. Selain itu, dengan disimpan di cloud juga dapat mencegah kemungkinan kerusakan atau kehilangan data. Sayangnya, masih banyak pengguna yang belum terlalu familiar dengan teknologi ini. Sebagai salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan pengguna, dosen dan mahasiswa Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto (ITTP) mengadakan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pelatihan optimalisasi teknologi cloud, dalam hal ini Google Drive, kepada para prajurit TNI di Korem 071/Wijayakusuma. Kegiatan yang dilaksanakan di ruang TT 104-105 kampus ITTP ini diikuti oleh 66 peserta. Peserta dilatih menggunakan Google Drive melalui web browser dan juga melalui perangkat mobile/smartphone. Peserta sangat antusias dengan diadakannya pelatihan Google Drive ini, terlihat dari hasil kuesioner kepuasan peserta yang menunjukkan rata-rata menjawab sangat setuju dan puas dengan pelatihan ini.
Light Dispersion in Gravitational Field
Authors: Zhu Yin
Published: August 2022

In any region of a space, the gravitational field cannot be eliminated. The speed of light in a vacuum has never been observed and cannot be observed with current technology. Till now, only the speed of light in a gravitational field has been observed. Here, it is presented that light could be dispersion in a gravitational field analogous to the dispersion of light in the Newtonian prism experiment. The relativistic mass density on the surface of a neutron star is on the level of 1017kgm-3 while on the surface of the Earth is only 6.63*10-7kgm-3, the speed of light acted by the gravitational field of a neutron star is much larger than that by the Earth. Therefore, light dispersion in strong gravitational field could be generally observed from the picture of a star and it should have been observed through the spectroscopic binary system.
MYB Transcription Factor Family in Pearl Millet: Genome-Wide Identification, Evolutionary Progression and Expression Analysis Under Abiotic Stress and Phytohormone Treatments
Authors: Chanwala Jeky , Khadanga Badrinath , Jha Deepak Kumar , Sandeep I. Sriram , Dey Nrisingha
Published: August 2022

Transcription factors (TFs) are the regulatory proteins that act as molecular switches in controlling stress responsive gene expression. Among them MYB transcription factor family is one of the largest TF family in plants, playing a significant role in plant growth, development, phytohormone signaling and stress-responsive processes. Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is one of the most important C4 crop plant of the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and South-east Asia for sustaining food and fodder productions. To explore the evolutionary mechanism and functional diversity of the MYB family in pearl millet, we conducted a comprehensive genome-wide survey and identified 279 MYB TFs (PgMYB) in pearl millet and distributed unevenly across seven chromosomes of pearl millet. Phylogenetic analysis of identified PgMYBs classified them into 18 subgroups and members of the same group showed a similar gene structure and conserved motif/s pattern. Further, duplication events were identified in pearl millet that indicated towards evolutionary progression and expansion of the MYB family. Transcriptome data and relative expression analysis by qRT-PCR identified differentially expressed candidate PgMYBs (PgMYB2, PgMYB9, PgMYB88 and PgMYB151) under dehydration, salinity, heat and phytohormones (ABA, SA and MeJA) treatment. Taken together, this study provides valuable information for a prospective functional characterization of MYB family members of pearl millet and genetic improvement of crop plants.
Notes on Filipino-Hallyu Pop Culture: Exploration of a Korean Proto-Lexicon Framework on Tagalog Speakers
Authors: Leon Lance Isaac , Caparas Daniella , Caugma Adrienne Clarisse , Viduya Luke Immaculate , Pacheco Sean Kevin , Estrada Yvonne Kirsten , Dreisbach Jeconiah Louis
Published: August 2022

Hallyu or the Korean wave has sweeped through nations especially the Philippines. This exploratory study offers a dip into the effects of the Hallyu wave on a Filipino speaker through ambient exposure, consequently on the development of a Korean proto-lexicon through indirect vocabulary acquisition. Finally, a focus group discussion and a preliminary assessment tested out the waters of the effects of Hallyu on casual Filipino speakers. A thorough statistically comprehensive qualitative study on the acquisition framework is recommended to provide substantial evidence to support the framework.
Robust Codes Constructions based on Bent Functions and Spline-Wavelet Decomposition
Authors: Levina Alla , Ryaskin Gleb
Published: August 2022

The paper investigates new robust code constructions based on bent functions and spline–wavelet transformation. Implementation of bent functions in codes construction increases the probability of error detection in the data channel and cryptographic devices. Meanwhile, use of spline–wavelets theory for constructing the codes gives the possibility to increase system security from the actions of an attacker. Presented constructions combines spline–wavelets functions and bent functions. Developed robust codes, compared to existing ones, have a higher parameter of maximum error masking probability. Illustrated codes are ensuring the security of transmitted information. Some of the granted constructions were implemented on FPGA.