bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The pathological technical and tactical movements of a soccer player during return to sport predicts a second anterior cruciate ligament injury
Authors: D’Onofrio Rosario , Sannicandro Italo , Manzi Vincenzo , Annino Giuseppe , Bojan Bjelica , Nikola Aksovic
Published: March 2023

Background: Return to sport after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains a difficult decision-making process that is not structured on shared and homogeneous assessments. This greatly elevates the risk factors for second injuries. Objective: Highlight football-specific gestural, pathological, technical-tactical patterns that contribute to new ACL injuries (ipsilateral graft rupture or contralateral rupture of the native ACL). Material and method: For the purpose of this literature review, peer-reviewed and nonpeer-reviewed indexed journals were consulted from 1979 to the present. Studies were identified by searching them on PubMed/MEDLINE databases. The following search terms were used: “second ACL injury,” “cutting maneuver and ACL”, “sidestep cutting technique and ACL” “Valgus knee in sport” “change of direction and ACL injury” “pressing soccer” tackle in soccer”. The literature search was directed, also, to the Gray Literature. Result: An immediate pressing or re-aggression on the adversary, tackle, or cutting maneuver is clinically read as moments of risk factors, injury, or re-injury, for both the ball bearer and the defender. We found how a good deal of literature emphasizes how side-to-side gestural asymmetries, during technical and tactical movements, present during return to sport can elevate risk factors for second ACL injuries. During ball recovery, 4 main game situations have been found to elevate the risk factors of knee capsular ligament injuries: (1) during tactical moments of collective pressing or individual pressure; (2) in the postural rebalancing phase after moments of instability following the kicking of the ball; (3) dysfunctional moments from gestural instability, in landing, after a header in single-pedal support; (4) during a tackle by direct contact or indirect contact on the joint. Conclusion: Residual pathological movement’s side-to-side asymmetries and postural-dysfunctional pictures related to specific gestures after ACL reconstructive surgery are predictive factors of second ipsilateral ACL injury or injury to the contralateral limb. Given, however, the subjective interpretation of movement quality assessments, their relative reliability and validity in the diagnostic and therapeutic use of complex sports gestures, pressing, and cutting maneuvers, during the process of return to sport should be analyzed together and clinical assessments to identify other and consistent predictors of second ACL injuries.
NCBI submission protocol for microbial pathogen surveillance v2
Authors: Timme Ruth
Published: March 2023

PURPOSE: Step-by-step instructions for submitting pathogen whole genome sequence data to NCBI and to the NCBI Pathogen Detection portal. This protocol covers the steps needed to establish a new NCBI submission environment for your laboratory, including the creation of new BioProject(s) and submission groups. Once these are step up, the protocol then walks through the process for submitting raw reads to SRA and sample metadata to BioSample through the Submission portal. SCOPE: for use by any laboratory submitting WGS data for bacterial pathogens, including pathogens under surveillance at NCBI Pathogen Detection. (This includes US laboratories in GenomeTrakr, NARMS, Vet-LIRN, PulseNet, and other non-US networks and submitters). For new submitters, there's quite a bit of groundwork that needs to be established before a laboratory can start its first data submission. We recommend that one person in the laboratory take a few days to get everything set up in advance of when you expect to do your first data submission. If you need a pipeline for frequent or large volume submissions, follow Step 1 to get your NCBI submission environment established, then contact gb-admin@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov to set up an account for submitting through the API. This protocol covers submission using NCBI's Submission Portal web-interface. Version history: V4: updated screenshots to reflect NCBI submission portal changes. Updated custom BioSample template. V5: Linking directly to the metadata template guidance instead of including duplicate copies of the files in this protocol. Updated screenshot for choosing the pathogen template to reflect changes at NCBI. V6: minor edits including updating links out to other protocols. V7. Updated guidance for creating new BioProjects, including projects for non-targeted species
Procesador de tejidos v1
Authors: AHJ Heredia Juyumaya Andrés
Published: March 2023

Descripción Procese muestras biológicas desde fijación química hasta infiltración de parafina con el procesador de tejidos centrífugo Thermo Scientific™ STP 120. En carrusel, de sobremesa y compacto, su diseño exclusivo utiliza una fuerza centrífuga suave programable para aumentar el proceso de agitación vertical normal asociado a los procesadores en carrusel. Características: Modos de procesamiento de inicio inmediato y retardado Velocidad de centrifugación programable a 60 o 70rpm; la programación de la centrifugación también se puede desactivar Tiempo de inmersión programable en cada estación (de 1minuto a 90horas: 59minutos) Capacidad del cestillo de 120 o 240casetes Sistema de respaldo de seguridad con batería en caso de fallo del suministro eléctrico Rendimiento: Las partes superiores de los recipientes y reactivos y la ventilación optimizada mediante carbón ayudan a controlar los vapores de procesamiento. Hasta 10programas de procesamiento diferentes mantenidos. Los cestillos de casetes centrifugan en el sentido de las agujas del reloj y en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj dentro del recipiente de reactivos para mejorar el procesamiento. La contaminación cruzada de los reactivos se reduce gracias a la centrifugación del cestillo encima del recipiente de reactivos. Cada recipiente de reactivos tiene una capacidad de 1,8l de reactivo de procesamiento. Especificaciones físicas: Requisitos eléctricos: 100-240V, 50/60Hz Diámetro: 85cm (33,5pulg) Altura: 50cm, abertura a 70cm (19,6pulg, abertura a 27,5pulg) Peso: 70kg (154lb)
Pathogen-Oriented Low-cost Assembly & Re-sequencing on Opentrons (POLARtron): Anautomation-friendly highly sensitive and high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic based on whole genome sequencing v2
Authors: A. Adastra Per
Published: March 2023

Anautomation-friendly variant of POLAR.
Adoption of Online Technologies for Language Teaching during COVID-19 Pandemic in Narrative Frames
Authors: Muhaji Uun , Suherdi Didi , Purnawarman Pupung
Published: March 2023

Adopting and utilizing online technologies for emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is a requirement for most Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Indonesia in order to keep the pedagogical practice running. Having done the practice for about one year, it is paramount to have an understanding of teachers’ experience in their adoption of the technologies. Arguably, there has been zero study employing narrative frames conducted in Indonesia investigating EFL (English as a foreign language) university teachers’ experience in adopting online technologies for their teaching during the pandemic. Therefore, the present narrative study examines this issue. Four narrative frames were developed as the instruments of the study by referring to two core variables and one outcome variable of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) consisting of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and reported general use of online technologies. 16 narrative frames completed by participants from seven universities in East and West Java unveil that despite the arduous initial process of shifting from face-to-face into online teaching, problems and difficulties which were still encountered during the pedagogical undertaking, and somewhat limited number of online platforms that had been utilized, the teachers’ very positive perceptions on the usefulness of online technologies led to persistence and optimism in their reported general use of the technologies in their teaching. It was concluded that teachers are quite ready to further implement online technologies in their teaching. However, supporting facilities, facilitating conditions, as well as training for developing technological knowledge and skills are needed to support the process.
Reading engagement of Indonesian secondary EFL teachers as literacy indicators perceived over reading resources and pleasure reading
Authors: Widiati Utami , Sharif Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku , Hanifiyah Lina , Nindya Meyga Agustia
Published: March 2023

Nurturing students to become engaged readers for literacy development may need teachers who can play roles as models of keen readers. This descriptive quantitative study aims to profile the reading engagement of Indonesian EFL teachers as perceived from reading resources and pleasure reading. This study employed a survey questionnaire, requesting the respondents to reflect on their personal and school reading collection and their habits in reading for pleasure. Through a convenience sampling technique, voluntary responses were received from 183 secondary EFL teachers, mostly from East Java Province. The data were descriptively tabulated to result in frequencies and percentages. Research tool SPSS ver.24 was used to analyze the raw data for means, correlations, and compared means. Overall, this study found that reading engagement among secondary EFL teachers reflects moderately positive directions. The statistical analyses demonstrate that possessing personal reading resources may result in a slightly significant impact in assuring EFL teachers to read for pleasure yet better than having school reading resources. It has also been proven that both types of reading resources are weakly, yet significantly, correlated with reading for pleasure. This means that the more EFL teachers have access to reading resources, the more they will read and indirectly improve themselves. Future research may uncover the implications of having teachers engaged in reading on the design of more responsive reading instruction for the development of literacy culture at schools.
Investigating university student engagement in online learning: A case study in EFL classroom
Authors: Yuyun Ignasia
Published: March 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak inevitably impacts the shift in teaching and learning activities worldwide. Online learning has been commonly applied in education, particularly in higher education. Notably, student engagement plays a pivotal role in the online classroom as it identifies critical elements of the learning process that can increase learning and outcomes. However, the question has been raised about whether student engagement between synchronous and asynchronous online classrooms is indistinguishable. Thus, this study investigates student engagement in a synchronous and asynchronous online classroom, particularly in an Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. A Likert-scale questionnaire and classroom observation (synchronous and asynchronous) were used to gather the data from 26 university students in a sample of EFL teaching in an Indonesian context. The study encompasses five elements of online engagement: social engagement, cognitive engagement, behavior engagement, collaborative engagement, and emotional engagement. The prominent finding has successfully revealed that university student engagement in online learning has different significance levels. Most students are more involved in synchronous online activities as they can interact with their professors and peers in real time. Synchronous and asynchronous learning provide substantial and comparable results. This study implies that synchronous and asynchronous activities should be incorporated into online learning to get more engaging interaction among students. This study has contributed to the growing literature on the student-teacher dynamic in online education. Further research could explore student engagement in online learning from other perspectives, such as the teacher's perspective and the use of learning media.
Blogging with smartphones for independent writing practice beyond the EFL classroom
Authors: Rashid Shaista , Howard Jocelyn
Published: March 2023

This study investigated how English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at a university in Pakistan experienced blogging on their smartphones as a means to gain more extensive autonomous practice writing in English. The blogging was done as a stand-alone activity, independent of the students’ university EFL programme. Using a mixed-methods case study design, data were collected from 23 undergraduate students through interviews, surveys, and reflective written accounts. This paper foregrounded the students’ voices to reveal their attitudes to blogging, their experiences using smartphones for that purpose, and perceived changes in their English writing skills. The findings indicated that many of the participants developed a virtuous cycle, in which their interest and enjoyment of blogging, along with perceived improvements in their ability to communicate in English, contributed to increase both confidence and motivation to write more. The findings also pointed to other worthwhile social and educational outcomes that could be fostered through this type of activity. As a result, the study has implications for teachers and learners in a wide range of EFL contexts, i.e., offering further insights into strategies for harnessing existing digital tools in order to extend students’ opportunities to use the target language, within and beyond formal educational settings.
Intercultural competence development during the adjustment period of Indonesian students in the UK
Authors: Lugman Erizal
Published: March 2023

International students must successfully adjust to cross-cultural differences in order to fulfil their academic goals while studying abroad. As a result, students must acquire new skills, especially intercultural competence, in order to properly communicate with people from other cultures. The purpose of this study is to investigate how Indonesian students in UK universities integrate various components of intercultural competence. This study sheds light on why intercultural competence is required and how it is developed. It is grounded in an ethnographic framework involving twelve student blogs and seven student interviews and observations. According to the findings of this study, the intercultural competencies required by Indonesian students in the United Kingdom can be divided into two categories: attitudes and skills. Accepting cultural differences and having an open mind are examples of necessary attitudes. Some necessary skills are the ability to learn new things about a different culture and the ability to follow the rules of the host society. Intercultural competence is distinct and complex phenomenon that have received little academic attention and hence merit additional examination. The data show that during their studies, all of the individuals had difficulty adjusting to cultural differences. According to the findings of this study, Indonesian students studying in the United Kingdom must adjust to cultural differences in order to create favourable views about living abroad. This study serves as evidence that intercultural competence is essential in this situation.
ALEVİLİĞİN TOPLUMSAL ALANDA GÖRÜNEN ÇATIŞMA BOYUTLARI: YOUTUBE YORUMLARI ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Karakoyunlu Betül
Published: March 2023

Bireyler tarihsel süreç içinde toplumsal ilişkiler kurarak birbirinden farklı toplumsal kimlikler benimserler. Söz konusu kimlikler medeniyet, etnik, milli ya da dini temelli olabilmektedir. Bu kimliklerin bireyler arası ilişkilerde çeşitli çatışma unsurlarına dönüşme potansiyeli bulunur. Dini kimlikler diğer toplumsal kimliklerden oldukça farklı motivasyon kaynaklarına sahiptir. Bireylerin güvenlik, saygınlık veya iç huzur gibi ihtiyaçlarını karşılaması yanında vahye dayanması nedeni ile çatışmanın meşrutiyetini güçlendirici işlev görür. Alevi-Sünni çatışması da söz konusu meşruiyetten destek almış bir çatışmadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Alevi-Sünni çatışmasının bugünkü görünürlüğüne dair toplumsal boyutların ortaya konmasıdır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda “Soramazsın: Alevi” isimli Youtube videosu altında yapılan 20.566 izleyici yorumu ve “Bir Alevi Aileden Kız Alır Ya da Kız Verir misiniz? Aleviler Ötekileştiriliyor mu” videosu altında yapılan 1.103 kullanıcı yorumu Van Dijk’in eleştirel söylem analizi tekniği ile yorumlanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda iki toplumsal grup arasında halen yoğun bir çatışma boyutu olduğu, konuşma dilinin belli konularda giderek sertleştiği, hatta hakarete vardığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda ortaya çıkan temalar “Ne Kadar Hz. Muhammed Ne Kadar Hz. Ali, Dört Halife ve Sahabe, Arap İslamı vs Türkmen İslamı, Osmanlı ve Yavuz Sultan Selim, Cem Evleri vs Camiler, Temel İbadet Ritüelleri; Benim Kalbim Abdestli Gönlüm Temiz ve Kız Alıp Verme: Kız Almam Oğlan Vermem” şeklindedir.
ONE-STEP ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF PEDOT BASED COMPOSITES FOR SUPERCAPACITOR APPLICATIONS
Authors: Ljubek Gabrijela , Kraljić Roković Marijana
Published: March 2023

The aim of this work was to determine the optimal synthesis conditions for the preparation of a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) layer by the electrochemical method from an electrolyte containing graphene oxide (GO) and a sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) micellar solution. Besides an SDS anion, GO is also incorporated within the PEDOT layer as a negative counter ion. Therefore, this is a one-step electrochemical method for a PEDOT/GO composite layer preparation. The results displayed that PEDOT composites were successfully synthesised by applying a potential in the value range from 0.94 to 1.00 V, and with a synthesis duration of up to 600 s. It was concluded that the optimal concentration of EDOT monomer is 0.02 mol dm-3, and SDS 0.01 mol dm-3. The incorporation of GO into the PEDOT layer improved the polymer response in KCl solution influencing the pseudocapacitive properties, which is significant for its supercapacitor applications. The morphological and structural properties of the obtained layers were characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry. The pseudocapacitive properties were determined in a 0.1 mol dm-3 KCl solution by using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods.
Review of the textbook “Forensic medical assessment of traumatic brain injury” V.A. Klevno, V.V. Frolov, I.A. Frolova
Authors: Maksimov Aleksander V.
Published: March 2023

The author gives a review of the textbook prepared by the team of authors V.A. Klevno, V.V. Frolov, and I.A. Frolova titled Forensic medical assessment of traumatic brain injury.
This textbook serves as a good addition to the textbooks on forensic medicine and contains basic information about various types of traumatic brain injury required by a forensic medical expert in the production of the most common forensic medical examination of corpses and living persons with head injuries.
The publication is intended for residents studying in the specialty Forensic medical examination and can also be recommended to teachers of the departments of forensic medicine, practicing forensic medical experts, graduate students, medical specialty students, and a wide range of readers.
Agency theory: Review of the theory and current research
Authors: Hendrastuti Ranindya , Harahap Ridoni Fardeni
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis article intends to review the theoretical aspects and current research on agency theory. It aims to explore the main ideas, problems, and issues related to agency theory through a survey of the current literature. Agency theory is caused by agency relationships and information asymmetry which causes agency problems and agency costs. This article not only categorizes agency problems into six categories representing various concepts and problems but also solutions offered related to agency theory research over the last five years. This literature survey will enlighten practitioners and researchers in understanding, analyzing, mitigating agency problems, and guiding future research on agency theory.AbstrakArtikel ini bermaksud untuk meninjau aspek teoretis dan riset terkini tentang teori keagenan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi ide-ide utama, masalah, dan isu-isu yang terkait dengan teori keagenan melalui survei literatur saat ini. Teori keagenan disebabkan oleh hubungan keagenan dan asimetri informasi yang menyebabkan masalah keagenan dan biaya keagenan. Artikel ini tidak hanya mengkategorikan masalah keagenan ke dalam enam kategori yang mewakili berbagai konsep dan masalah tetapi juga menawarkan solusi terkait dengan riset teori keagenan selama lima tahun terakhir. Survei literatur ini akan mencerahkan praktisi dan peneliti dalam memahami, menganalisis, mengurangi masalah keagenan, dan membantu memandu riset selanjutnya tentang teori keagenan.
Integrating zinc/silicon dual ions with 3D-printed GelMA hydrogel promotes in situ hair follicle regeneration
Authors: Zhang Fanliang , Zhang Zhaowenbin , Duan Xianlan , Song Wei , Li Zhao , Yao Bin , Kong Yi , Huang Xing , Fu Xiaobing , Chang Jiang , Huang Sha
Published: March 2023

The regeneration of hair follicles lost from injury or disease represents a major challenge in cutaneous regenerative medicine. In this study, we investigated the synergetic effects between zinc and silicon ions on dermal cells and screened the optimal concentration of ions for medical applications. We integrated zinc/silicon dual ions into gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) to bioprint a scaffold and determined that its mechanical properties are suitable for biological treatment. Then, the scaffold was employed to treat mouse excisional model in order to promote in situ hair follicle regeneration. Our findings showed that GelMA-zinc/silicon-printed hydrogel can significantly activate hair follicle stem cells and enhance neovascularization. The beneficial effects of the scaffold were further confirmed by the growth of hairs in the center of wounds and the improvement in perfusion recovery. Taken together, the present study is the first to combine GelMA with zinc/silicon dual ions to bioprint in situ for treating excisional wound, and this approach may regulate hair follicle regeneration not only directly by impacting stem cells but also indirectly through promoting angiogenesis.
Continuous and highly accurate multi-material extrusion-based bioprinting with optical coherence tomography imaging
Authors: Wang Jin , Xu Chen , Yang Shanshan , Wang Ling , Xu Mingen
Published: March 2023

Extrusion-based bioprinting is a widely used approach to construct artificial organs or tissues in the medical fields due to its easy operation and good ability to combine multimaterial. Nevertheless, the current technology is limited to some printing errors when combining multi-material printing, including mismatch between printing filaments of different materials and error deposited materials (e.g., under-extrusion and overextrusion). These errors will affect the function of the printed structure (e.g., mechanical and biological properties), and the traditional manual correction methods are inefficient in time and material, so an automatic procedure is needed to improve multimaterial printing accuracy and efficiency. However, to the best of our knowledge, very few automated procedure can achieve the registration between printing filaments of different materials. Herein, we utilized optical coherence tomography (OCT) to monitor printing process and presented a multi-material static model and a time-related control model in extrusion-based multi-material bioprinting. Specifically, the multi-material static model revealed the relationship between printed filament metrics (filament size and layer thickness) and printing parameters (printing speeds or pressures) with different materials, which enables the registration of printing filaments by rapid selection of printing parameters for the materials, while time-related control model could correct control parameters of nozzles to reduce the material deposition error at connection point between nozzles in a short time. According to the experimental results of singlelayer scaffold and multi-layer scaffold, material deposition error is eliminated, and the same layer thickness between different materials of the same layer is achieved, which proves the accuracy and practicability of these models. The proposed models could achieve improved precision of printed structure and printing efficiency.
3D-printed PNAGA thermosensitive hydrogelbased microrobots: An effective cancer therapy by temperature-triggered drug release
Authors: Zhou Yan , Ye Min , Zhao Hongyu , Wang Xiaopu
Published: March 2023

Hydrogels with temperature-responsive capabilities are increasingly utilized and researched owing to their prospective applications in the biomedical field. In this work, we developed thermosensitive poly-N-acryloyl glycinamide (PNAGA) hydrogels-based microrobots by using the advanced two-photon polymerization printing technology. N-acryloyl glycinamide (NAGA) concentration-dependent thermosensitive performance was presented and the underlying mechanism behind was discussed. Fast swelling behavior was achieved by PNAGA-100 at 45°C with a growth rate of 22.5%, which is the highest value among these PNAGA hydrogels. In addition, a drug release test of PNAGA-100-based thermosensitive hydrogels was conducted. Our microrobots demonstrate higher drug release amount at 45°C (close to body temperature) than at 25°C, indicating their great potential to be utilized in drug delivery in the human body. Furthermore, PNAGA-100-based thermosensitive microrobots are able to swim along the route as designed under the magnetic actuator after incubating with Fe@ZIF-8 crystals. Our biocompatible thermosensitive magnetic microrobots open up new options for biomedical applications and our work provides a robust pathway to the development of high-performance thermosensitive hydrogel-based microrobots.
History and contribution of Indians to orthodotics: A review
Authors: Rahul N A , Ahmed Nausheer , Younus A Abrar , Aymen Uroosa
Published: March 2023

This article presents the evolution of dentistry and in particular orthodontics, in India and contribution of Indians to the field of orthodontics. We have come a long way since dental education was first introduced to us Indians, the wave of change brought about by the most esteemed and respectable pioneers of our profession, have led us to form a strong dental community in this world of tough competition. The pioneer of Indian dental education by Dr. H.D. Merchant, who gave first series of lectures in orthodontics. This article also prevents the work of great achievers of orthodontia, who have helped us raise the level of ‘Indian Orthodontics” and have enabled us to soar to greater heights.

So, this review article presenting briefly on contributions of Indians to the field of orthodontics from the era of introducing orthodontics as a branch of specilisation of dentistry in India to recent achievements in this field.
Demanda de servicios de salud de la población adulta mayor de bajos ingresos en Colombia
Authors: Marrugo-Arnedo Carlos Alberto , Arrieta-Arrieta Alí Miguel
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: analizar los determinantes de la demanda de servicios de salud del adulto mayor entre los segmentos más pobres de Colombia. Materiales y métodos: estudio de datos panel a partir de datos de riesgo individualizado de una aseguradora del régimen subsidiado en Colombia. Se elaboraron modelos de regresión lineal para determinar la demanda de salud bajo dos escenarios. Resultados: el hacinamiento, la exposición al humo y roedores mantienen una relación positiva con la demanda de servicios de salud. Por el contrario, la educación, ocupación, realizar actividad física y el no consumo de alcohol son factores protectores. Conclusión: la transición demográfica y epidemiológica que experimenta Colombia trae consigo retos para el sistema de salud. La identificación de determinantes de la demanda contribuye al establecimiento de estrategias para el mejoramiento del sistema de salud vigente y futuro.
competitividad de las empresas manufactureras en Colombia (2008-2018)
Authors: Pardo Carrillo Otto Smith , Navarro Jaimes Deicy Milena , Moreno Sierra Vivian Carolina
Published: March 2023

La competitividad en tanto característica empresarial ha sido un fenómeno muy estudiado desde la economía y otras disciplinas, debido a la importancia que representa la disminución de costos de producción para los empresarios. Sin embargo, en el caso colombiano, pese a contar con acuerdos comerciales, las posibilidades de generar mayores niveles de competitividad al interior de las empresas y obtener así mejores posiciones dentro del mercado local, regional e internacional, no se han dado; lo anterior en razón a los bajos estándares en infraestructura (vías de acceso, puertos, navegabilidad de los ríos, pago de peajes y falta de conectividad de las regiones), entre otros aspectos asociados a decisiones gubernamentales. De ahí que el propósito de este texto es determinar los factores organizacionales que influyen en la competitividad de las empresas manufactureras de Colombia (2008-2018), mediante la estimación de un panel de datos bajo condición de efectos fijos. Los resultados derivados de la aplicación del modelo dan cuenta del impacto positivo de la participación de la mano de obra, el consumo intermedio y el volumen de las ventas totales sobre la producción bruta de dichos establecimientos.
Building's Controlled Seismic Isolation by Using Upper Horizontal Dampers and Stiff Core
Authors: TALEBİ JOUNEGHANİ Kourosh , HOSSEINI Mahmood , ROHANIMANESH Mohammad Sadegh , RAISSI Morteza
Published: March 2023

The fundamental period of the seismically isolated buildings may be close to that of the long period pulses of near-filed earthquakes, leading to very large lateral displacements in isolators, which in turn can considerably reduce the stability of isolators, increase the chance of collision of the isolated buildings to adjacent buildings, or even result in overturning of the isolated buildings. Therefore, it is important to control these types of buildings and reduce the amount of lateral displacement in their isolating system. In this study, by conducting a series of time history analyses for a set of five multi-story steel buildings with various numbers of stories from 3 to 14, each having a very stiff core structure and a set of crosswise viscous dampers, connecting the building structure to the core structure at the lowest and the top floors, as well as the same structures without the core structure and dampers, the effect of stiff core and dampers in reducing the lateral displacement at isolators has been shown. Results indicate that by the proposed technique, the lateral displacement of the base isolation system is significantly decreased particularly for low-rise buildings.
Nanomontmorillonite Reinforced Fibre Cements and Nanomontmorillonite-Nanosilica Reinforced Mortars
Authors: PAPATZANİ Styliani , PAINE Kevin
Published: March 2023

In this study the effect of an organomodified nanomontmorillonite (nMt) dispersion (nC2) and of a powder type nMt (nC4), were compared in quaternary low carbon footprint fibre-reinforced cementitious nanocomposites and mortars. 60% Portland cement, 20% limestone (LS) and 20% fly ash plus fibres/superplasticizer comprised the reference paste. nMt was added at 1% by mass. Pastes were investigated in terms of flexural strength, thermal properties, density and water impermeability. Neither of the two types offered strength enhancement. nC2 showed some potentials at late ages (90 days). Thermal gravimetric analyses showed limited additional pozzolanic activity towards the production of additional C–S– H at day 90, in agreement with flexural strength results and X-ray diffraction analysis, which showed the consumption of Ca(OH)2 even at day 28. No change in density was observed, whereas water impermeability tests showed that nC2 was more effectively organomodified not allowing water to be absorbed neither in the short nor in the long term, while nC4 at later ages seemed to be absorbing water back. Lastly, cubes of mortars were prepared and tested in compression in an attempt to fully investigate the potentials of the formulations. The effect of using simultaneously nMt and nanosilica (nS) was also recorded, however no increase in compressive strength was observed. The long-term density of the mortars was also investigated, results suggesting poor compaction which was not adjusted with the use of admixtures. These results are in support of previous studies undertaken in the field, showing that the purpose of use of organomodified nMt’s must be clearly defined before any formulations are designed.
a Case of COVID-19 and Tuberculous Meningitis Coinfection
Authors: Ashraf Talesh Shaghayegh , Zare Sara , Hadadi Azar
Published: March 2023

Neurological symptoms like headache have been reported in patients infected with tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 infection [1]. A high index of suspicions is necessary for diagnosing of COVID-19 and neurologic tuberculous coinfection, particularly in the communities at high risk for TB or in an endemic region. Herein, we report a case of a 60-year-old man diagnosed with acute COVID-19 and tuberculous meningitis coinfection, to emphasize challenges about this coinfection, because underlying lung diseases like latent TB will affect the clinical categorization (for severity) of COVID-19, and then active TB disease may severe illness.
a Case of COVID-19 with No Pulmonary Involvement; but with Mediastinal and Subcutaneous Emphysema
Authors: Talebzadeh Hamid , Mazaheri-Tehrani Sadegh , Fakhrolmobasheri Mohammad
Published: March 2023

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a rare clinical entity. In the normal population, it is more likely to occur in people with conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and asthma. In the context of COVID-19 few cases of SPM have been reported which most of them were patients with severe lung parenchymal inflammation or patients under mechanical ventilation. In this case, we report a young male with a history of minor childhood asthma who presented with acute dyspnea, forceful coughs, and subcutaneous emphysema. Chest computed tomography had no clues for COVID-19, however, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema were obvious. He was primarily diagnosed with acute asthma exacerbation causing SPM but eventually, he tested positive for SARS-COV-2, therefore, he underwent the standard treatment for COVID-19 and the SPM was managed conservatively. Finally, after 12 days of hospitalization, he was discharged in favorable clinical condition.
Management and Outcomes of Wilson Disease in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Authors: Moaazeni Zahra , Soltani Danial , Rezazadeh Mahnaz Boroumand , Rouhbakhsh Zahmatkesh Mohammad Reza , Davaryari Neda
Published: March 2023

Pregnancy in a woman with Wilson disease (WD) can cause pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, and preterm labor and causes hepatic, neurologic, and hematologic complications aside from pregnancy-related difficulties. A 30-year-old female was brought to the emergency room (ER) in her 38th gestational week (GW) with the chief complaint of left foot swelling and weight gain. Aside from a platelet count of about 73000, the rest of the assessment and findings were normal. Regarding the reassurance of the platelet count and holding the medical treatment, throughout the vaginal delivery, a child with Apgar of 9-10 was delivered. WD in pregnancy tends to have complications, thus patient management and how the patient is treated are critical.
Familial Neuromyelitis Optica: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Ebadi Zahra , Ghadiri Fereshteh , Asadollahzade Elnaz , Moghadasi Abdorreza Naser
Published: March 2023

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune rare disorder that involves the endfeet of astrocytes. The role of genetics in the disease is not well known. Rare cases of familial NMOSD were reported worldwide. In this report, first, we presented a young man with myelitis and his cousin who suffered from this disease. Then we reviewed some reports around the world about familial NMO. The prevalence of familial NMO is nearly 3%. First cases are reported from East Asia. Its characteristics are similar to the sporadic type. Recent data suggest genetics play role in NMO.
Rhino-Sino-Cerebral Mucormycosis Associated with Long-Term Rituximab Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Koosha Mohsen , Mehrparvar Golfam , Paybast Sepideh
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Rituximab is a CD20 depleting agent, widely used as an off-label diseasemodifying treatment (DMT) in treating multiple sclerosis (MS). The present study aimed to report the first case of rhino-sino-cerebral mucormycosis in a patient with secondary progressive MS (SPMS), treated with rituximab.
Case Report: The patient was a 38-year-old man with a history of SPMS treated with rituximab, who developed subacute left vision loss and impaired ocular movement. He also mentioned a concomitant severe headache and cheek swelling. Based on the brain and orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, rhino-sino-cerebral mucormycosis was suspected. Subsequent endoscopic examination confirmed the diagnosis. He underwent medical treatment with amphotericin B liposomal and surgical debridement leading to a significant clinical recovery. He was eventually discharged home with a solid recommendation to discontinue rituximab.
Conclusion: The present report indicates a case of SPMS treated with rituximab, who developed rhino-sino-cerebral mucormycosis.
Perioperative Management of Patients with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome - Where Do We Stand? A Case Report-Based Discussion
Authors: Reazaul Karim Habib Md , Kumar Panda Chinmaya , Manasa Rapeti Kalyani , Jayanti Bodra Nivedita , Rajendran Pragadeshwaran
Published: March 2023

Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are associated with a significant morbidity and mortality; prevention and management strategies depend greatly on the patients’ comorbid conditions. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a well-known risk factor for PPCs, but controlled Asthma does not appear to be so. On the other hand, the role of Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) as a risk for PPCs is yet to be studied. While there is a guidance for the perioperative risk reduction and management of COPD and Asthma, specific guidance for ACOS is also lacking. As a consequence, physicians tailor their management by considering both the components.
Case presentation: We present a case of a 74-year-old man with ACOS, diagnosed with invasive bladder carcinoma. He was taken for laparoscopic radical cystectomy and ileal conduit. Although he had an uneventful surgery, we lost him on the seventh postoperative day due to multiple complications, including PPCs.
 Conclusion: The case highlights the need for considering the ACOS separately as a risk and calls for a specific roadmap for perioperative management.
 

Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome patients appear to be at high risk of PPCs
There is a lack of evidence-based guidance and literature to tailor the management of such patients to reduce the perioperative risks for PPCs
It is high time to delineate the ACOS patients from Asthma and COPD, study them in context to PPCs and perioperative outcome so that specific guidance can be developed.
It’s time to revisit non-nursing tasks performed by nurses
Authors: Asghari Elnaz , Archibald Mandy
Published: March 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Medication safety and rare side effect of carbamazepine: A case report
Authors: Yazdani Zahra , Roofeh Shaghayegh
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Medicines are the most widely used interventions in health care, and adverse drug reactions alone are responsible for 5-10% of hospitalizations in elderly patients. Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant drug, and skin rash is one of its rare symptoms. It requires immediate medical attention and is sometimes life-threatening.
Case Report: This case report is about a 72-year-old woman who witnessed the interaction of rivaroxaban and carbamazepine and the side effects of carbamazepine simultaneously.
Conclusion: Patient participation and patient-centered tools are needed to promote patient safety.
Development of a self-evaluation scale of nursing practices for improving sleep quality among dementia patients taking sleeping pills
Authors: Iwamoto Yuichi , Fujino Narumi , Furuno Takaomi , Fujimoto Yuji
Published: March 2023

Background & Aim: Many patients with dementia experience sleep-related issues. However, the nursing practices that address those issues are unclear. Therefore, to develop a self-assessment scale of nursing practices to improve sleep quality in patients with dementia taking sleep medication and confirm its validity and reliability.
Methods & Materials: In this mixed-methods study, qualitative research was conducted by interviewing six expert-level nurses with a wealth of experience in caring for patients with dementia; then, quantitative survey questions were administered. The preliminary scale was created and evaluated its face validity. This quantitative study was conducted using questionnaire surveys among nurses with psychiatric ward experience employed at dementia treatment centers across Japan. Data from 525 nurses were used to verify the validity and reliability of the scale.
Results: Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a three-factor, 16-item scale. Criterion validity was confirmed by calculating correlation coefficients with existing scales (the self-evaluation scale of oriented problem-solving behavior in nursing practice) as external criteria (r= 0.574, p< .05). The sum of scale scores and Cronbach’s α coefficients for the three factors all exceeded 0.7.
Conclusion: The development of this scale will improve the quality of nursing practice for patients with dementia who take sleeping pills. Additionally, it provides foundational research on nursing practice for the appropriate use of medications, as it offers evidence that nurses participate in drug treatment.
Factors influencing foot care behavior among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have a high-risk diabetic foot in China
Authors: Cheng Yi-Jun , Masingboon Khemaradee , Samartkit Niphawan , Moungkum Saifone
Published: March 2023

Background & Aim: Foot ulceration and amputation have increased significantly among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Proper foot care behavior is an important strategy for reducing the risk of diabetes-related foot issues. The current study aimed to assess foot care behavior and its influencing factors, including self-efficacy, foot care knowledge, and social support, among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have a high-risk diabetic foot in Wenzhou, China.
Methods & Materials: This research used a correlational predictive design. In total, 107 participants who were eligible for the study were randomly selected. Five self-reported questionnaires, including the demographic questionnaire, Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, Foot Care Knowledge questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Chinese version of the Nottingham Assessment of Functional Footcare, were utilized. Descriptive statistical and standard multiple linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate data.
Results: Approximately 90.7% of participants had poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c≥ 7%), and 95.3% presented with foot deformities. Further, 51.4% of participants reported moderate foot care behavior, and 42.1% had poor foot care behavior. The multiple regression analysis revealed that self-efficacy, foot care knowledge, and social support significantly explained 31.1 % of the variability in foot care behavior. However, self-efficacy could predict foot care behavior (β= .490, p< .001).
Conclusion: It is important to improve foot care behavior among patients with type 2 diabetes who have a high-risk diabetic foot. Nursing interventions to enhance foot care behavior should focus on improving self-efficacy and providing foot care education regularly.
Development and psychometric evaluation of the gender attitudes of nursing students towards the nursing profession scale
Authors: Basaran Fatma , Kosgeroglu Nedime
Published: March 2023

Background & Aim: The fact that the nursing profession is seen as a female profession deepens gender discrimination in the nursing profession. This research aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine the gender attitudes of nursing students towards the nursing profession and study the psychometric properties thereof.
Methods & Materials: The study is methodological research. The research was conducted with 238 nursing students at a public university in Türkiye.
Results: Exploratory factor analysis reduced the total number of items from 41 to 10. 10 items categorized under three factors were determined to explain 57.11% of the total variance. The total Cronbach Alpha value of the scale is .62. The scale consists of 3 factors entitled “Male Gender Role”, “Professional Stereotypes,” and “Gender Discrimination”, which further include a total of 10 items.
Conclusion: The scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to determine the gender attitudes of nursing students toward the nursing profession.
Business Continuity and Resilience Planning Practices in Kenya
Authors: Chege Stanley , Wanyembi Gregory , Nyamboga Constantine
Published: March 2023

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is essential to the success and continued operation of organizations, and it directly impacts business performance. Good BCP helps institutions prepare for unexpected disasters and crises, enabling them to continue operations in the event of such incidents. BCP plays a critical role in the performance and success of organizations. By establishing a robust BCP, organizations can minimize disruptions, ensure continued operations, and protect their long-term interests, contributing to better business performance. Some of the standards and frameworks that can be leveraged to deliver an effective BCMS are ISO 22301, ISO 27001, COBIT, ISO 31000, ISO 14000, ISO 20000, and ISO 9001. The research design was a qualitative case study. Managers in some Kenyan organizations lack strategies to design and implement suitable, adequate, and effective BCMSs. There is a positive relationship between an effective BCMS and organizational performance.
Advantages of Using Integrated Business Planning in HEIs
Authors: Oblaković Goran , Koričan Lajtman Mirna , Piskač Jakov
Published: March 2023

The objective of this paper is to explore the use of the integrated business planning (IBP) process, and its applicability to managing higher education institutions. Many higher education institutions require a new approach to planning activities, and thus the appropriateness of IBP is examined. The paper utilizes the case study methodology. The benefits of integrated business planning are illustrated through the example of a Croatian manufacturing company. The results indicate that the benefits include improved planning, better portfolio management, a better understanding of the market, higher profitability, and so on.