bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A rare tumor cause of ileus: primary intestinal lymphoma
Authors: Göktaş Abidin , Yazıcıoğlu Mustafa Ömer , Bayazıtlı Şükrü Melih , Çetinkaya Erdinç , Yüksel Bülent Cavit , Berkem Hüseyin , Tez Mesut , Akın Tezcan , Akgül Özgür , Er Sadettin , Aşlar Ahmet Keşşaf
Published: September 2023

Primary intestinal lymphomas (PBL) are rare tumors and extranodal lymphomas. They constitute 1% of malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Colorectal lymphomas constitute 10-20% of all GI lymphomas and are most commonly located in the cecum. For a case to have PBL, in addition to the dominant GI symptoms, the clinical and radiological absence of pathological lymph nodes located outside the intestine, mediastinum, abdomen, or peripheral is required. In addition, there should be no findings in favor of lymphoma in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. In this report, a 59-year-old female patient who was admitted to the emergency department with a clinical diagnosis of obstructive ileus while being investigated for abdominal pain lasting for 1 month, was operated on because of the development of an acute abdomen and an obstructive mass as a result of imaging, and was reported as having diffuse large cell lymphoma as a result of postoperative pathology, lastly as a result of the examinations performed, primary intestinal lymphoma was detected, and the diagnosis of the disease is presented. Since the first presentation of PBL may be intestinal obstruction and/or perforation due to delayed diagnosis, PBL should be kept in mind in patients presenting with obstructive ileus in emergency admissions.
An evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of some commonly used wood species
Authors: Tuna Ayşegül , Erol Taşkın
Published: September 2023

Aims: Antibiotic resistance mechanisms in pathogenic bacteria constitute an important obstacle in the fight against infection. Controlling the spread of resistant pathogens by utilizing antimicrobial activity on their surfaces may help us in this fight. There are many plant and wood species that have been previously tested for their antibacterial and antiviral properties. In this study, walnut (Juglans regia), white mulberry (Morus alba), white oak (Quercus alba), yellow pine (Pinus sylvestris), and beech (Fagus sylvetica), which are among the wood species used in the production of products that are in constant contact with humans in daily life, such as furniture, doors, and beads, were examined in terms of an antistaphylococcal effect.
Methods: Five groups of tree species and glass samples selected as a positive control were cut into 1 cm3, contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus solution with a concentration of 1*106 CFU/ml, and monitored for five days. Each day, five randomly selected samples from each group were sonicated with phosphate buffered saline. Samples taken from the sonicated solution were cultured on tryptic soy agar, and the number of bacteria per sample was calculated. One sample selected from the uncontaminated samples was incubated with 0.5 McFarland standard bacterial solution on Müller Hinton agar, and the diameter of inhibition was evaluated. The study was repeated twice. The significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: The agar diffusion method showed inhibition zone only in Q. alba and M. alba. In samples contaminated with bacteria, the highest antistaphylococcal effect was found in Q. alba. This was followed by M. alba, P. sylvestris, F. sylvetica. There was no significant difference between J. regia and the positive control.
Conclusion: In this study in which we wanted to emphasize the importance of the antimicrobial activity of surfaces for pathogens known to live on the surface environment, all trees except J. regia showed antistaphylococcal activity. It is thought that the procyanidins?phenethyl, benzyl, and benzyl?in the bark of the trees are effective. In previous studies, Q. alba in particular is recommended for anti-infective use due to its high inhibition effect. Antibacterial activity was also found in F. sylvetica, which is known to have antiviral activity. Antibacterial activity was not demonstrated for J. regia. In order to prevent the spread of infection in collective living areas, it is recommended that trees be selected that contain antimicrobial raw materials such as M. alba, Q. alba, P. Sylvestris, and F. sylvetica and to evaluate the use of extracts from these trees as natural and edible products to combat bacteria.
In vivo dynamic analysis of bone-implant interface in cervical disc implants
Authors: Yücel Engin
Published: September 2023

Aims: Our aim was to learn whether there is a micro motion at the bone-implant interface of the UFO cervical disc prosthesis.
Methods: Sagittal range of motion of the functional spinal unit, defined as the angle formed by lines drawn at the superior margin of the upper vertebral body and the inferior margin of the lower body were determined preoperatively and postoperatively. Besides, the possible micro motion at the bone-implant interface was evaluated.
Results: We report this dynamic computerized tomography evaluation method as an enabler to determine if there is micro motion at the bone implant interface of this cervical arthroplasty device, for the observed postoperative follow-up period of one year.
Conclusion: While significant motion could be found in all of our patients, in one level significant (6°) segmental micro motion at the bone- implant interface could be documented.
Teaching digital natives : integrating blended learning in creative design for fashion
Authors:   , Mdletshe Fezile Lungelwa
Published: September 2023

Research suggests that current generation students are high-end users of emerging technologies, such as mobile devices and other new communication tools. The generation has been described as being “digital natives”, since their lives revolve around sophisticated modern technology. As a young educator appointed by the Department of Higher Education as a New Generation Academic Lecturer within the Department of Fashion and Textiles at Durban University of Technology (DUT), how do I harness the digital competencies within these “digital natives” in the teaching and learning context of Creative Design (I) for Fashion? In this report, I therefore present a conceptualisation of how blended learning could possibly be integrated into a Creative Design (I) classroom. This study has been developed through an action research methodology whereby the conceptualisation of the first stage of the action research was influenced by my observations as a lecturer, student feedback, theoretical frameworks and the reviewed literature. In this conceptualisation, Blackboard as a digital learning platform was integrated within the teaching and learning process of Creative Design (I) as a method for enhancing the cognitive, social and teaching presence within a Garrison Community of Enquiry and Problem Based Learning framework. This study therefore contributes towards innovations in teaching and learning using digital media in the Creative Design classroom at first year level within the Department of Fashion and Textiles.
A Statistical Comparative Analysis of Changes in Selected Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Bangladesh: A Road Map for Nigeria
Authors: Inalegwu Onah, Solomon
Published: September 2023

Nigeria failed to achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5 and is currently on track to miss the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 of reducing the maternal mortality rate in the country to under 70 death per 100,000 live births. This study aims to examine trends of maternal mortality in Nigeria and Bangladesh and analyse the impact of changes in selected determinants on maternal mortality in both countries between 1985 and 2020. Pearson correlation and linear regression tests were used to identify the strength and impact of the association between these determinants and maternal mortality. The results from this study reveal that Bangladesh witnessed a significant rise in female literacy rates and female secondary school enrolment which were strongly negatively associated with maternal mortality. The increase in female literacy and female secondary school enrolment was approximately twice that experience in Nigeria, in the same period. In Bangladesh, every unit decline in adolescent fertility rate averted 7.16 deaths per 100,000 live births. The percentage of government total expenditure on health in Nigeria shows a moderate negative Pearson correlation when compared to the maternal mortality ratio. The opposite was however the case in Bangladesh. This may suggest that health expenditure alone is incapable of reducing maternal mortality. From the empirical result of this study, policymakers in Nigeria will need to pay close attention to the sociocultural determinants of maternal mortality in a multi-sectoral approach.
Analysis of Pedestrian Crossing Behavior Characteristics Based on Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Zhang Kunmei , Liu Anlin
Published: September 2023

From the perspective of psychology, this paper studies the pedestrian crossing behavior and characteristics at the intersection of Nanjing Road and gongqingtuan West Road, aiming to establish a pedestrian crossing cognitive model to analyze the relationship between pedestrian crossing behavior and psychology. This paper mainly uses UAV to collect pedestrian crossing video, and uses kinovea software to extract pedestrian crossing speed and walking track in the video to obtain the behavior characteristics of pedestrians at the intersection. On the basis of certain data, a pedestrian cognitive model is constructed, and the effectiveness of the model is verified by combining the pedestrian crossing behavior and physiological and psychological characteristics with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods. Finally, based on the research on the cognitive psychology of pedestrians crossing the street, the author fully adopts the suggestions of pedestrians in the questionnaire survey to put forward constructive suggestions on the traffic optimization of the intersection from two aspects of pedestrian traffic behavior norms and supporting traffic facilities optimization, so as to provide practical basis for improving road traffic safety.
Drought and radiation explain swings in Amazon rainforest greenness during the 2015–2016 drought
Authors: Liu Yi Y. , van Dijk Albert I. J. M. , Meir Patrick , McVicar Tim R.
Published: September 2023

Abstract. The 2015/16 Amazon drought was characterized by below-average regional precipitation for an entire year, which distinguishes it from the dry-season only droughts in 2005 and 2010. Studies of vegetation indices (VI) derived from optical remote sensing over the Amazonian forests indicated three stages in canopy response during the 2015/16 drought, with below-average greenness during the onset and end of the drought, and above-average greenness during the intervening months. So far, a satisfactory explanation for this broad temporal pattern, and spatial variation within the Amazonian forests of this broad response, has not been found. Better understanding of rainforest behaviors during this unusually long drought should help predict their response to future droughts. We hypothesized that below-average greenness could be explained by water deficit and heat stress occurring beyond the tolerance thresholds of rainforest. To test our hypothesis, we used monthly observations of terrestrial water storage (TWS), land surface temperature (LST) and vapor pressure deficit (VPD) for January 2003–December 2016. First, for each 1° grid cell, we determined the ‘normal’ range of monthly TWS, LST and VPD during non-drought years (i.e. 2003–2016, excluding 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2016), and identified the extreme values of ‘normal’ range, i.e. minimum TWS, maximum LST and maximum VPD. We considered the normal hydrological and thermal ranges to have been exceeded when (1) two or three of these variables were simultaneously beyond their extreme values, or (2) only one variable was beyond the extreme value, but the other two were significantly (p<0.05) different from the average for non-drought years. Using these criteria, regions experiencing hydrological and thermal conditions beyond the ‘normal’ range during different stages of the 2015/16 event were delineated. The results showed a gradual southward shift of these regions: from the north-eastern Amazon in August–October 2015, to the north-central part in November 2015–February 2016 and finally to the southern Amazon in July 2016. The majority of forests within the delimited regions experienced below-average greenness. Conversely, outside of these regions, greenness responded positively to radiation anomalies, as is expected under normal conditions. The opposing influences of drought and radiation anomalies together explained more than 70 % of the observed spatiotemporal patterns in greenness. These results suggest that our exceeding ‘normal’ ranges based approach, combining water storage, temperature and atmospheric moisture demand drivers, can reasonably identify the most likely drought-affected regions at monthly to seasonal time scales. Using observation-based hydrological and thermal condition thresholds can help with interpreting the response of Amazon rainforest to future drought events.
Exploring temporal and spatial variation of nitrous oxide flux using several years of peatland forest automatic chamber data
Authors: Rautakoski Helena , Korkiakoski Mika , Mäkelä Jarmo , Koskinen Markku , Minkkinen Kari , Aurela Mika , Ojanen Paavo , Lohila Annalea
Published: September 2023

Abstract. The urgent need to mitigate climate change has evoked a broad interest in better understanding and estimating nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from different ecosystems. Part of the uncertainty in N2O emission estimates still comes from an inadequate understanding of the temporal and small-scale spatial variability of N2O fluxes. Using 4.5 years of N2O flux data collected in a drained peatland forest with six automated chambers, we explored temporal and small-scale spatial variability of N2O fluxes. A Random forest with conditional inference trees was used to find immediate and time-lagged relationships between N2O flux and environmental conditions across seasons and years with different environmental conditions. The temporal variation of N2O flux was large, and the daily mean flux varied between –11 and 1760 µg N2O m⁻² h⁻¹. Three of the six measurement chambers had a maximum N2O flux of less than 400 µg N2O m⁻² h⁻¹, while the fluxes in the other three chambers exceeded 1000 µg N2O m⁻² h⁻¹. Spatial differences in the flux persisted over time, and despite the high small-scale spatial variability, the temporal patterns of the fluxes were relatively similar across the chambers. Soil moisture as well as air and soil surface temperature were the most important variables in the random forest, with lagged soil moisture also considered important. N2O flux responded to soil wetting with a time lag of 1–7 days, but the length of the time lag varied spatially and between seasons indicating interactions with other spatially and temporally variable environmental conditions. The high temporal variation in N2O flux was related to a) seasonally variable environmental conditions, with the highest N2O fluxes measured after summer dry-wet cycles and winter soil freezing, and b) to annually variable seasonal weather conditions, which lead to high year-to-year variability in N2O budget. Changes especially in the frequency of summer precipitation events and in winter temperature and snow conditions may increase the variability of annual N2O emissions if the variability in summer and winter weather conditions increases due to climate change.
Implementation of the ISORROPIA-lite Aerosol Thermodynamics Model into the EMAC Chemistry Climate Model 2.56: Implications for Aerosol Composition and Acidity
Authors: Milousis Alexandros , Tsimpidi Alexandra P. , Tost Holger , Pandis Spyros N. , Nenes Athanasios , Kiendler-Scharr Astrid , Karydis Vlassis A.
Published: September 2023

Abstract. This study explores the differences in performance and results by various versions of the ISORROPIA thermodynamic module implemented within the global atmospheric chemistry model EMAC. Three different versions of the module were used, ISORROPIA II v1, ISORROPIA II v2.3, and ISORROPIA-lite. First, ISORROPIA II v2.3 replaced ISORROPIA II v1 in EMAC to improve pH predictions close to neutral conditions. The newly developed ISORROPIA-lite has been added to EMAC alongside ISORROPIA II v2.3. ISORROPIA-lite is more computationally efficient and assumes that atmospheric aerosols exist always as supersaturated aqueous (metastable) solutions while ISORROPIA II includes the option to allow the formation of solid salts at low RH conditions (stable state). The predictions of EMAC by employing all three aerosol thermodynamic models were compared to each other and evaluated against surface measurements from three regional observational networks (IMPROVE, EMEP, EANET) in the polluted Northern Hemisphere. The differences between ISORROPIA II v2.3 and ISORROPIA-lite were minimal in all comparisons with the normalized mean absolute difference for the concentrations of all major aerosol components being less than 10 % even when different phase state assumptions were used. The most notable differences were lower aerosol concentrations predicted by ISORROPIA-lite in regions with relative humidity in the range of 20 % to 60 % compared to the predictions of ISORROPIA II v2.3 in stable mode. The comparison against observations yielded satisfactory agreement especially over the US and Europe, but higher deviations over East Asia, where the overprediction of EMAC for nitrate was as high as 4 μg m-3 (~ 20 %). The mean annual aerosol pH predicted by ISORROPIA-lite was on average less than a unit lower than ISORROPIA II v2.3 in stable mode, mainly for coarse mode aerosols over Middle East. The use of ISORROPIA-lite accelerated EMAC by 5 % compared to the use of ISORROPIA II v2.3 even if the aerosol thermodynamic calculations consume a relatively small fraction of the EMAC computational time. ISORROPIA-lite can therefore be a reliable and computationally effective replacement of the previous thermodynamic module in EMAC.
Narciso ante el espejo: ¿prosumidor o interlocutor? Citas de McLuhan a Ortega y Gasset
Authors: Núñez Ladevéze Luis , Núñez Canal Margartia , Álvarez de Mon Pan de Soraluce Ignacio
Published: September 2023

McLuhan llamó aldea global a la interconexión planetaria cara a cara, ubicua y a distancia. Cloutier la llamó l’ère d’Emerec. Se examinan las obras de ambos autores para comprobar si las nociones de consumidor y prosumidor se corresponden con los respectivos modelos. La revisión utiliza relevantes citas de McLuhan a Ortega Gasset para el cotejo que nunca han sido comentadas. El modelo de Cloutier es una especificación de aldea global. Dejando aparte cuestiones de estilo y construcción, la principal discrepancia es la acotación temática del objeto estudiado. Cotejada la literatura que contrapone estos modelos con los resultados obtenidos precisamos sus diferencias doctrinales. La aldea global se centra en la prolongación de los sentidos por los medios de la técnica. Cloutier, que declara expresamente su dependencia de McLuhan, se atiene solo a los “medios de comunicación” como especie del género “medios técnicos”.
Ketamine For Sickle Cell Priapism: A Case Report & Literature Review
Authors: Bakir Mohamad , Bin Nafisah Sharafaldeen
Published: September 2023

Priapism is a urological emergency that requires swift intervention to prevent complications. Here, we present a case in which ketamine effectively induced detumescence in an adult patient suffering from priapism secondary to sickle cell disease. Our review explores the efficacy of ketamine for priapism from diverse causes beyond sickle cell disease, as well as its use in paediatric populations, while also assessing its safety profile. Based on the evidence, we recommend the use of ketamine for priapism in acute care settings. The valuable insights provided by our study encourage additional investigation and educated clinical judgement to improve patient outcomes in the treatment of this condition.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Non Fisik Dan Motivasi Intrinsik Terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan Di Rsia Mutiara Bunda Cilegon
Authors: Mardhatillah Shifana , Prahiawan Wawan , Kambara Roni
Published: September 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh lingkungan kerja non fisik dan motivasi intrinsik terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) dalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan di RSIA Mutiara Bunda Cilegon. OCB merupakan perilaku sukarela dan proaktif yang dilakukan oleh karyawan di luar tugas utama mereka, yang secara langsung berkontribusi pada keberhasilan organisasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 150 responden karyawan RSIA Mutiara Bunda Cilegon. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari skala pengukuran untuk lingkungan kerja non fisik, motivasi intrinsik, OCB, dan kinerja karyawan. Hasil analisis data menggunakan teknik regresi linier berganda menunjukkan bahwa lingkungan kerja non fisik memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap OCB. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa aspek-aspek seperti budaya organisasi, hubungan antar rekan kerja, dan keadilan organisasi yang ada di lingkungan kerja berpengaruh terhadap kecenderungan karyawan untuk melakukan OCB. Selain itu, motivasi intrinsik juga ditemukan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap OCB. Karyawan yang memiliki motivasi intrinsik yang tinggi cenderung lebih aktif dan proaktif dalam memberikan kontribusi ekstra kepada organisasi. Selain itu, OCB juga terbukti memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Karyawan yang secara sukarela melakukan OCB cenderung memiliki kinerja yang lebih baik. Oleh karena itu, RSIA Mutiara Bunda Cilegon dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan dengan menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang mendukung OCB dan memperkuat motivasi intrinsik karyawan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi teoritis dan praktis dalam memahami faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi OCB dan kinerja karyawan di RSIA Mutiara Bunda Cilegon. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi dasar bagi manajemen untuk mengembangkan strategi pengelolaan lingkungan kerja dan motivasi intrinsik yang efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan dan keberhasilan organisasi.
FAIR and Scalable Education
Authors: Erxleben-Eggenhofer Anika , Batut Bérénice , Müller Teresa
Published: September 2023

The Galaxy Project [1][2] is a widely-used open-source platform for data-driven research that offers an extensive suite of tools and services for analyzing and visualizing large-scale data. Besides Galaxy as data analysis framework, the Galaxy Training Network (GTN; [3][4]) provides a huge collection of training material for researchers, developers and trainers. Among the various features offered by the Galaxy platform, the GTN and the Training Infrastructure as a Service (TiaaS; [5]) stands out as an innovative solution for delivering scalable and flexible training to researchers and educators. TIaaS is built on top of the Galaxy platforms which enable users to request dedicated compute resources for training purposes. This infrastructure, in combination with GTN, provides an excellent solution for delivering high-quality training to researchers and educators around the world, regardless of their geographical location or hardware limitations. One of the key benefits of the GTN is its ability to enable users to create and share training materials for a variety of data analysis workflows, including e.g. genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics but also for imaging and climate data. These training materials can be delivered in various formats, including interactive tutorials, videos, and webinars, and can be accessed from any location with an internet connection. Moreover, the platform offers a wide range of community-contributed training materials that cover a vast array of topics in biomedical research and beyond, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and educators. To use TIaaS, instructors simply need to register their training event in a simple form to get access to the dedicated compute resources.
Towards zero environmental impact aviation
Authors: Barrett Steven
Published: September 2023

Civil aviation is a rapidly growing mode of transportation, one that has long time constants, and one that is extremely tough to decarbonize. In addition, aviation is unique in that emissions occur at high altitude, and this provides for a mechanism by which aviation emissions cause around twice the warming that the same emissions on the surface would cause. This talk will outline the long-term environmental challenges facing aviation and how we can move towards a zero environmental impact aviation sector. Parts of the solution discussed will focus on: (1) the fuel-energy system, where various alternative fuel options are being considered (including hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels), (2) operational measures that can mitigate contrail warming from aviation, and (3) a potential way to apply emissions control technology from ground transportation to aviation that could reduce >90% of the air pollution impacts of aviation. Finally, the talk will move from addressing the climate and air pollution challenges of today's civil aviation to preempting the noise challenge of future drone services such as aerial package delivery. In particular the prospects for "solid state" propulsion for drones will be discussed.
德勒茲／瓜達里概念之啟示性：從波蘭華沙國際蕭邦鋼琴比賽看音樂世界的「極峰群落」
Authors: 彭宇薰 彭宇薰
Published: September 2023

在波蘭華沙舉行的第十八屆國際蕭邦鋼琴比賽，經過嚴謹的歷程之後，於2021年10月圓滿落幕。此音樂事件透過數位媒體曝光並產生了熱烈的群眾交流，在古典音樂界形成了一個少見的「極峰群落」，箇中「疆域」、「重複」與「差異」等意象是甚為顯著的現象，同時呼應法國哲學家德勒茲與瓜達里或形上、或美學觀點探索下的概念。本研究透過對2021年蕭邦大賽的現象觀察，從「音樂疆域的形塑」、「根莖的力量與差異的回返」、以及「音樂宇宙性的證成」等面向，回應、探討與批判德勒茲／瓜達里的概念。除了提點其理論盲點，亦為此音樂事件注入另類思考，賦予德勒茲式的啟發性意義。

 

The 18th International Chopin Piano Competition, held in Warsaw, Poland, came to a successful conclusion in October 2021 after a rigorous selection process. This music event was broadcast on digital media and generated lively exchanges, forming a rare "climax community" in the classical music world in which "territory,” "repetition," and "difference" describe significant phenomena, and echo the theories developed by the French philosophers Gilles Deleuze (1925-95) and Pierre-Félix Guattari (1930-92), either metaphysically or aesthetically. Through detailed observation of the Chopin Piano Competition in 2021, this research responds to, discusses, and criticizes Deleuze/Guattari’s theories from the perspectives of "the shaping of musical territory," "the power of rhizomes and the return of difference," and "the justification of the cosmic nature of music." In addition to bringing out some theoretical blind spots, the author also injects alternative thinking into this musical event, endowing it with Deleuzian enlightenment.

 
照護一位末期腎病變青少年接受腎臟移植手術之護理經驗
Authors: 呂靜宜 呂靜宜 , 郭佳薰 郭佳薰
Published: September 2023

本文描述一位罹患末期腎病變之青少年接受腎臟移植手術的護理經驗。筆者於2019年1月6日至1月30日護理期間，運用身、心、靈、社會整體性評估，確認個案有急性疼痛、焦慮、潛在危險性感染及知識缺失等健康問題。

在疼痛方面，除教導使用固定帶固定傷口和使用別針固定引流管避免拉扯外，並鼓勵採深呼吸放鬆等技巧，以轉移疼痛的注意力；在執行護理活動前均詳細說明步驟與目的，並使用通訊軟體參與病友團體討論，藉由正向經驗分享，來增加對未來生活的信心並降低焦慮感；此外也指導傷口照護、協助認識感染徵兆及瞭解配戴口罩和勤洗手的重要，以降低危險性感染。最後，與個案共同訂定學習目標、提升移植術後自我照顧知識和增進其對藥物的瞭解及記憶，並鼓勵養成良好生活習慣、提醒按時回診追蹤，最終使問題獲得解決。期望藉此經驗分享提供臨床照護參考。

 

This article describes a nursing experience of a teenager with end-stage renal disease who successfully underwent kidney transplantation. During the nursing period from January 6 to January 30, 2019, the author confirmed that the patient had health problems of acute pain, anxiety, potential risks for infection, and a lack of knowledge through holistic assessments.

The care processes for reducing his pain perception included the use of tapes or pins to fix the wound and drainage tubes and ways to divert attention from pain. In terms of lowering his anxiety, we explained the purpose and process comprehensively before each nursing care. In addition, we encouraged him to use communication software to participate in group discussions and share positive experiences to increase confidence for future life. We also educated the patient on how to reduce the risk of infection by performing good wound care, recognizing early signs of infection, and understanding the importance of wearing a mask and washing his hands frequently. Finally, we set the same learning goals together, enhanced his knowledge and memory of immunosuppressive drugs, encouraged good living habits, and reminded him to return to the outpatient department on time, eventually solving the problems. We want to share these experiences to provide a reference for clinical care.

 
Person-Environment Fit: Empowering Leadership Practices on Teachers’ Work Engagement and Motivation
Authors: Aliazas John Vincent , Panoy Billy Ray , Baguna Adora
Published: September 2023

This research examines the relationship between Person-Environment fit (PE fit) and teachers’ work engagement and motivation in the context of public elementary schools in the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines. The study surveyed 117 teachers through random sampling and utilized multiple regression analysis to identify significant predictors of teachers’ work engagement and motivation. Results indicate that P-E fit is highly observed among public elementary school teachers with high work engagement and motivation. Moreover, there was a moderate correlation between the different factors of P-E fit, including person-vocation fit, person-organization fit, person-group fit, and person-job fit. The study’s most notable finding is that person-organization and person-group fit significantly influenced teachers’ work engagement and motivation. This suggests that teachers who fit well with their organization and workgroup are more likely to be motivated and engaged. These findings have implications for human resource management and organizational leadership practices, highlighting the importance of considering P-E fit when hiring and managing teachers. Overall, this study contributes to the growing literature on P-E fit and its impact on work engagement and motivation. It provides valuable insights for school administrators and policymakers on creating a work environment that fosters teacher engagement and motivation, ultimately improving the quality of education for students.
Teaching Efficacy Structures and Influencing Factors in Promoting Success and Retention Among Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Aliazas John Vincent , Del Rosario Anna Liza , Andrade Rose
Published: September 2023

This study explored the collective teaching efficacy (CTE) and its influencing factors on the in-service teaching performance of pre-service teachers. The study, through purposive sampling, involved 301 graduating pre-service teachers from a state university in Laguna, Philippines. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine significant predictors of pre-service teachers’ performance. Results showed that pre-service teachers had high levels of CTE and that influencing factors of teaching efficacy were well-manifested. The respondents’ in-service teaching performance was outstanding, and there was a weak to moderate correlation between CTE, influencing factors, and pre-service teachers’ performance. Furthermore, the construct of CTE (vicarious experience) and influencing factors (knowledge, perceived personality factors, and resource provision) were significant predictors of pre-service teachers’ performance. The findings of this study have implications for the design and implementation of pre-service teacher development training programs. By enhancing pre-service teachers’ collective efficacy and addressing the influencing factors of teaching efficacy, such programs can help promote effective teaching practices and better student outcomes. The study suggests that pre-service teacher education programs should provide opportunities for pre-service teachers to observe experienced teachers, acquire knowledge and skills related to teaching, develop their perceived personality factors, and access adequate resources to enhance their teaching efficacy. The study also provides insights into the importance of building a supportive learning environment that fosters a sense of collective efficacy among pre-service teachers.
Systemic analysis framework for the impact of economic and financial risks
Authors: Pérez Montes Carlos , Pérez Montes Carlos , Galán Jorge E. , Bru María , Gálvez Julio , García Alberto , Hurtado Samuel , Lavín Nadia , Pérez Asenjo Eduardo , Roibás Irene
Published: September 2023

This paper presents the Banco de España’s reference framework for the analysis of macroeconomic and financial risk, and the impact of the materialisation of this risk on financial stability and the real economy. The framework encompasses a broad set of empirical and theoretical models and methods, with the aim of capturing heterogeneity in the characteristics of different sources of risk. In particular, the paper describes how these models are used to identify the impact of endogenous sources of risk, such as the build-up of macro-financial imbalances over the cycle, and of exogenous shocks. Regarding the latter, the paper presents an application of the models to the main exogenous events that have occurred recently: the COVID-19 pandemic, including the fiscal, monetary and prudential measures adopted as a response to this shock; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and the subsequent high inflation and economic uncertainty environment.
A polynomial of degree five representing the selling price of an inventory of deteriorating items with a linear degradation rate, constant holding cost, and demand-dependent selling price
Authors: Kumar Sharad
Published: September 2023

The study suggests a deterministic inventory model as opposed to a probabilistic one. With just odd powers considered, the model's demand rate is a degree five polynomial of the selling price. The keeping expense is assumed to stay constant. Time has an impact on how quickly things degrade. The backlog and shortages are both acceptable. The inventory model used a single article inventory. It is assumed that there is no lead time. In this study, the differential equation's solution was used to determine the best values. The model is numerically validated, and in a maple application, convexity is displayed as a two-dimensional graph.
Simultaneous Kidney Transplantation and Abdominoplasty in a Prune-Belly Syndrome Patient
Authors: Silva André Barcelos da , Patavino Guilherme Alonso Daud , Bonfitto Miguel , Aguiar Wilson Ferreira , Foresto Renato Demarchi , Silva Helio Tedesco , Pestana José Medina
Published: September 2023

Simultaneous correction of the abdominal wall defect during kidney transplantation in a patient with Prune-Belly Syndrome (PBS) was not described yet. The abdominoplasty is postponed because the concomitant approach would result in greater complexity to the procedure and increase the surgical risk. We report a 14-year-old male patient with PBS submitted to simultaneous kidney transplantation and abdominoplasty, describing the steps of the surgery. This approach is feasible and promotes functional improvement of the abdomen, minimizing potential damage and costs of future approaches, and provides a better quality of life.
Transplante Renal e Abdominoplastia Simultâneos em um Paciente com Síndrome de Prune-Belly
Authors: Silva André Barcelos da , Patavino Guilherme Alonso Daud , Bonfitto Miguel , Aguiar Wilson Ferreira , Foresto Renato Demarchi , Silva Helio Tedesco , Pestana José Medina
Published: September 2023

A correção simultânea do defeito da parede abdominal durante o transplante renal em um paciente com síndrome de Prune-Belly (SPB) ainda não foi descrita. A abdominoplastia é adiada, pois a abordagem concomitante resultaria em maior complexidade do procedimento e aumentaria o risco de complicações cirúrgicas. Relatamos um caso de paciente do sexo masculino, 14 anos, apresentando SPB, e submetido ao transplante renal e abdominoplastia simultaneamente, sendo descrito os passos da cirurgia. Essa abordagem é viável e promove melhora funcional do abdome, minimizando possíveis danos e custos de futuras abordagens cirúrgicas, além de proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida.
Exchange Students' Basic Literacy Analysis
Authors: Lestari Iing Dwi , Ratnasari Dwi , Usman Usman
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to describe the analysis of basic literacy abilities in students as participants in the Student Exchange Program. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The subjects in this study consisted of 70 students at a public university in Banten, Indonesia. The data collected is in the form of basic literacy tests, interviews, and photos as documentation. Then the data was quantified and analysed to obtain the results of students' basic literacy skills of 81.6% in the good category. These findings showed that the Student Exchange Program is one of the activities that can develop students' basic literacy skills.
The Art of Documenting Scientific Knowledge: A Case Study of Two South African Grade 12 Science Teachers
Authors: Ramulumo Moleboheng , Mokiwa Hamza Omari
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article was to investigate and present effective strategies and innovative approaches that science teachers could employ to comprehensively and accurately document students' scientific knowledge. The study focused on addressing the challenges that arose during the documentation process and aimed to help teachers overcome these obstacles to ensure precise and thorough documentation of their students' scientific understanding. Two science teachers specializing in Physical Sciences and Life Sciences were interviewed through a phenomenological approach to gain insights into their perspectives and experiences. The findings demonstrated that incorporating multiple tasks, such as practical investigations, concept maps, mind maps, research projects, and group discussions, enhanced students' comprehension, and engagement with scientific concepts. These strategies accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering inclusivity, and facilitating a comprehensive learning experience. The study also highlighted the challenges posed by limited resources and restricted access to laboratory equipment, proposing the adoption of innovative assessment methods, including virtual simulations, to overcome these limitations. The implications of the study underscored the importance of comprehensive teacher training, resource allocation, collaborative approaches, integration of technology, and curriculum design aligned with the documentation of scientific knowledge. The ultimate objective of this article was to contribute to the enhancement of science education and promote scientific literacy by offering practical insights for science teachers in effectively documenting students' scientific knowledge.
Students' Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Towards Flood Preparedness: A Case Study at a Junior High School in Bekasi, Indonesia
Authors: Sumarno Sumarno , Setiadi Hafid
Published: September 2023

Preparedness in dealing with the coming of floods is very important for the community because, with preparedness, the community can prepare themselves and do first aid after a disaster. knowledge, attitude, and behavior are factors that influence preparedness. This study aims to determine knowledge, attitude, and behavior about flood preparedness at a junior high school in Bekasi, Indonesia. This research method uses quantitative method. Based on data processing and analysis of research conducted regarding the influence of knowledge, attitude, and behavior about flood disaster preparedness in a junior high school in Bekasi, it is concluded that the disaster actions of junior high school in Bekasi positively influence flood disaster preparedness. In this study, it was also found that the variables of knowledge, attitudes, and actions together influence 9% of flood preparedness, while other factors influence the rest.
The Golden Romance from Italy to the World
Authors: Jiang Ruby , Chen Zixuan
Published: September 2023

Ferrero Rocher, an Italian chocolate that ranks among the top three on various sales charts every Valentine's Day, quickly captured the Chinese chocolate market and gained recognition from the Chinese people since the establishment of its official distribution in China in 1994. In 2014, Ferrero released a mini-film advertisement "Layers of Thought, Layers of Joy" that attracted a large number of consumers' attention, triggering extensive discussion and boosting the brand image of Ferrero in China, and promoting the sales of Ferrero Rocher chocolate series in China. Therefore, based on the Ferrero mini-film advertisement "Layers of Thought, Layers of Joy" and the development of related products such as Nutella and Kinder Joy, this study will explore the form, narrative technique, marketing strategy, and emotional appeal behind the advertisement from the perspective of advertising psychology theories.
A Review of Textual Analysis of Policy Tools for Ecological Space Use Control in China based on LDA Thematic Analysis Model
Authors: Chen Qian
Published: September 2023

This study summarizes the use of natural ecological space use control tools in China in recent decades based on the LDA thematic analysis model, analyzes the development trend of ecological space use control policy tools in China and provides valuable opinions for the future development of natural ecological space use control policy tools and a sound ecological civilization system.
Digital Transformation and Corporate Performance: The Moderating Role of Corporate Culture
Authors: Liu Qing , Wan Hao , Yu Hongfang
Published: September 2023

This study explores how Digital transformation affects corporate performance and the moderating role of corporate culture in this process. By analyzing the data of Chinese listed companies, we find that Digital transformation has a positive impact on corporate performance, and corporate culture can further enhance this impact. Our research findings have important implications for both theory and practice. As for theory, our research has deepened the understanding of the impact of Digital transformation and revealed the moderating role of corporate culture. For practice, our research results suggest that enterprises should actively carry out Digital transformation and cultivate an enterprise culture that supports innovation and change. Policymakers can also draw inspiration from our research results, for example, they can provide financial support and technical training, and formulate favorable policies to encourage enterprises to carry out Digital transformation. However, our research also has some limitations, such as not considering the possible mediating role of corporate culture and the limitations of the sample. Future research can try to address these limitations and further broaden our understanding of the relationship between Digital transformation, corporate culture and corporate performance.
Research on the Innovation of UAV Products for Urban Traffic Accidents based on Interaction Design
Authors: Wang Lian
Published: September 2023

To improve the efficiency of traffic accident handling and reduce the inconvenience and casualties caused by accidents. Analyze traffic accident handling methods and existing products, extract design goals, simulate user behavior and emotional changes, and innovate interaction models in traffic accident scenarios. The article uses traffic drones' product design as an example to show the product appearance and technical detail design. Obtaining a UAV that can efficiently handle traffic accidents This case can provide a reference for improving traffic accident handling efficiency and future related product innovation.
Can Rational Irrationality be an Effective Explanation for Democratic Failure?
Authors: Li Xurui
Published: September 2023

Bryan Caplan's book The Myth of the Rational Voter takes the "rational economic man" hypothesis as its starting point, and innovatively proposes the concept of "rational irrationality" to give a new explanation for the internal logic of democratic failure while criticising "rational ignorance". While criticising "rational ignorance", the concept of "rational irrationality" was innovatively put forward to give a new explanation to the internal logic of democratic failure. However, rational irrationality has not reached a complete rejection of rational ignorance, and the solution to democratic failure given by Caplan is still questionable. These remaining questions have led to further reflection on how to improve the democratic system and on the dilemma and way out of electoral democracy.
The Impact of Minimum Wage on Enterprise Employees
Authors: Wang Le
Published: September 2023

The minimum wage refers to the minimum labor remuneration standard set by the government, which aims to ensure the basic living needs and increase income of workers, and is also an important means of maintaining social fairness and justice. However, the impact of the minimum wage on enterprise employees is complex and diverse. In the following article, we will analyze the impact of minimum wage on employees from multiple perspectives.
Study on the Application of Punitive Damages for Copyright Infringement
Authors: Dong Suhui
Published: September 2023

With the development of the Internet, the object of copyright has broken through the limitations of the inherent physical carrier, making the dissemination more convenient, but the resulting infringement is also endless. At the time of reform, the legislature responded to the call of the times, and punitive damages in the field of copyright came into being. However, the application of punitive damages in the field of copyright is faced with ambiguous elements of the application of punitive damages for copyright infringement, difficult to prove the amount of punitive damages, and disputes over the scope of the base of punitive damages. In this regard, we should clarify the specific conditions for the application of punitive damages for copyright infringement, construct a system of disclosure of evidence in copyright infringement cases to ease the difficulty of proof, and clarify the scope of the base amount of punitive damages.
Research on International Collaborative Protection Strategies for Sports Intellectual Property in the Digital Era
Authors: Zhu Lin
Published: September 2023

In the digital era, intellectual property infringement is showing a frequent trend, and sports intellectual property is also inevitable. In order to promote the safety and security of sports intellectual property rights worldwide, research suggests that it is necessary to strengthen international collaboration in order to achieve this, and the difficulties of international collaboration mainly manifest in the value conflicts of ideas, rule of law, and policies. The study proposes to strive for the uniformity of the application of sports intellectual property legal system; Actively utilizing technical measures to protect sports intellectual property rights; Vigorously promote the legal coordination of sports intellectual property protection.
Visual Analysis of Green Total Factor Productivity Research in China based on CiteSpace
Authors: Xiao Zhenzhen , Chen Yijun
Published: September 2023

In order to achieve high-quality economic development and ecological civilization construction, we must pay attention to the continuous improvement of green total factor productivity. In this context, it is particularly important to systematically review the literature in order to better grasp the current status and development trend of green total factor productivity research. Based on this, we use 596 CSSCI papers in the database of China Knowledge Network from 2009 to 2023 as a sample, and use CiteSpace software to visualize and analyze the "green total factor productivity". The results show that the number of papers has increased significantly in general, and the core group of authors has taken shape, but the publishing institutions are independent of each other and have not yet formed cooperation. The research stage can be roughly divided into three stages: budding stage, exploratory stage and rapid growth stage, and the research hotspots focus on the measurement and influence factors of green total factor productivity.