bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biological risk based on preoperative serum CA19-9 and histology grade predicts prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer
Authors: Chang Shaofei , Liu Yaohua , Liang Yuexiang , Man Quan , Li Haorui , Guo Yu , Zhao Tiansuo
Published: June 2023

Background: Preoperative serum CA19-9 and histology grade could
reflect the biological characteristics of pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This study aims to explore the combined effect of
preoperative CA19-9 and histology grade on the prognosis of patients
with PDAC. Methods: A total of 612 patients with PDAC
undergoing curative pancreatectomy were retrospectively enrolled. A
biological risk model was established based on preoperative CA19-9 and
histology grade. Prognostic significance of the biological risk was
evaluated. Results: 360 (58.8%) patients had preoperative
CA19-9>112 U/ml and 348 (56.9%) patients had high
histology grade. Biological risk based on preoperative CA19-9 and
histology grade was independently associated with survival of PDAC
patients. The biological risk was incorporated into the eighth edition
of the TNM staging system and a modified TNM (mTNM) staging system was
developed. The ROC curves showed that the area under curve(AUC) of the
mTNM staging system was significantly greater than that of the TNM
staging system. Conclusion: Biological risk based on
preoperative CA19-9 and histology grade was an independent prognostic
factors for patients with PDAC. Incorporating the biological risk into
the TNM staging system could improve the the accuracy of the TNM staging
system in predicting prognosis of PDAC.
Acute exposure to isoflurane affects liver antioxidant defense in mice
Authors: Zanin Marina , Junior Antonio S. V. , Mello Julia E. , Spanevello Roselia M. , Gehrcke Martielo I. , Dode Maria Eduarda Bicca , Corcini Carine
Published: June 2023

Anesthetic isoflurane, which is increasingly used in the medical and
scientific fields, remains a poorly studied halogenated agent whose
adverse effects are not fully understood. It appears to be related to
stress and oxidative damage in biological tissues originating from
reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated during metabolism. Considering
its common use in research laboratories, whether for performing surgical
procedures or for prior exposure to euthanasia, knowledge about its
interference in liver biochemical parameters of exposed experimental
models is important. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of acute
exposure to isoflurane, for a short period prior to euthanasia, or after
exposure to a sixty-minute period, on the concentrations of ROS and
thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and enzyme activity of catalase
(CAT) and superoxide dismutase in mouse liver tissue. Isoflurane reduced
CAT activity in the liver tissue of acutely exposed individuals and
anesthetic interference was maintained for at least 20 days after
anesthetic exposure. Our results demonstrate that acute anesthetic
exposure can impair biochemical liver experiments aimed at analyzing
antioxidant parameters.
Contextual Factors Influencing the Effects of a Quality Improvement Support Agency (QISA): A Qualitative Study
Authors: Dare Labante Outcha , Champagne François , Denis Jean-Louis
Published: June 2023

Quality improvement has become a global priority as more countries
become interested in systemic strategies, particularly that of the
Quality Improvement Support Agency (QISA). This study sets out to
identify and document contextual factors that facilitate or hinder the
perceived effects of QISAs. A study of two critical and paradigmatic
cases consisting of the QISAs HAS and INESSS was carried out through
interviews, a focus group discussion, a non-participatory observation
session, and the use of secondary data from in-depth documentary
research. All data were recorded and processed using the QDA Miner 6.0.2
software in an inductive approach in two coding cycles and were
validated by the participants. The results showed that the contextual
factors at the level of the internal environment included: leadership of
agency actors; dissemination and support strategy for their productions
and support for their implementation; availability and nature of human,
informational, and material resources; organizational culture; training
of actors; and coordination, coherence, and complementarity of the
various activities of an agency. At the level of the external
environment, the factors included: crises; institutional collaborations
and partnerships at the national and international levels;
collaborations and partnerships with system actors; public policy,
governance, and leadership; legal provisions; health information system
and data accessibility; and funding. These results, the first to be
produced on this topic, complement the literature on QISAs and may thus
inspire other jurisdictions in developed and developing countries to
implement more efficient, sustainable, and self-potentiating quality
improvement strategies.
Engineered small-diameter vascular prostheses: A study in bioreactor
Authors: Ferrari Pier Francesco , Atanasio Giulia De Negri , Pralits Jan Oscar , Pane Bianca , Palombo Domenico , Perego Patrizia
Published: June 2023

Vascular tissue engineering aims to the fabrication of biodegradable and
bioadsorbable small-diameter vascular prostheses, bypassing the
drawbacks that the common vascular scaffolds show after their
implantation. Several strategies have been studied to obtain a good
vascular substitute with good mechanical, biological and haematological
properties. A depth study of the fabricated prostheses is always
considered a fundamental step before any in vivo experimentation. These
studies are necessary to obtain information regarding the behaviour of
the vascular substitutes under dynamic conditions predicting many
parameters (degradation, release of bioactive compounds etc.) that the
vascular biodegradable scaffolds will show in vivo. In this work,
electrospinning was used to fabricate vascular bioprostheses, made of
poly (caprolactone) and poly (glycerol sebacate), both 20 % (w/v), at a
ratio of 1:1 (v/v) and in the presence of quercetin (0.05 % w/v). They
were electrospun on a collector of 2 mm in diameter and after coated
with a layer of gelatin at 37°C for 1 h reducing their permeability. An
ad hoc bioreactor consisting of a peristaltic pump, a manometer, a flow
chamber for the scaffold, and a reservoir was used to test in dynamic
conditions the electrospun scaffolds. were tested. In the bioreactor
phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solution was flowed for 1, 2 and 3
months under physiological conditions. Daily, a part of PBS was
collected to be analysed in terms of the quantity of the released
gelatin and quercetin. Chemico-physical and mechanical properties of the
vascular graft were studied at the end of the experiment. The permanence
time in the bioreactor, as showed by scanning electron microscopy,
influenced the randomized fibrous structure of the scaffold. The release
of gelatin and quercetin was significantly different in comparison with
those studies performed in static conditions (data previously
presented). Mechanical properties were studied in terms of Young’s
modulus, tensile strength and elongation percentage highlighting that
the proposed engineered bioprostehes represent a promising tool for
vascular tissue engineering. The obtained results proved the importance
of studying electropsun graft in dynamic conditions with the aim of
simulating an in vivo implant.
Enhanced synthesis of S-adenosyl-L-methionine through Combinatorial metabolic engineering and Bayesian optimization in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Xu Guoqiang , Xiao Wenhan , Shi Xiangliu , Huang Haowei , Wang Xiaogang , Liang Wenshu , Xu Jianguo , Liu Fei , Zhang Xiaomei , Shi Jinsong , Xu Zhenghong
Published: June 2023

S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) is a substrate for many enzyme-catalyzed
reactions and provides methyl groups in numerous biological
methylations, and thus has vast applications in the medical field.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been engineered as a platform with
significant potential for producing SAM, although the current production
has room for improvement. To surpass the restriction, a series of
metabolic engineering strategies were employed to enhance the synthesis
of SAM in this study. These strategies included enhancing SAM synthesis
by overexpression of SAM2, met6, and str2, increasing ATP
supply by integration of adkI and PYC, and down-regulating
SAM metabolism by disrupting erg4 and erg6 and replacing
the original promoter of CYS4 with a weaker promoter. After
combinatorial metabolic engineering, Bayesian optimization was conducted
on the obtained strain C262P6 to optimize the fermentation medium. A
final yield of 2972.8 mg/L at 36 h with 29.7% of the L-Met conversion
rate in the shake flask was achieved, which was 26.3 times higher than
that of its parent strain and the highest reported production in the
shake flask to date. This paper establishes a feasible foundation for
the construction of SAM-produced strains using metabolic engineering
strategies and demonstrates the effectiveness of Bayesian optimization
in optimizing fermentation medium to enhance the generation of SAM.
Biodegradable Bioplastics: A Review of State-of-the-Art, Challenges, and Future Directions
Authors: Jha Swarn , Amin Vansh , Akula Bhargav , Novak Megan , Liang Hong
Published: June 2023

Biodegradable bioplastics which are derived from a variety of organic
precursors, such as starch and cellulose, show promise in replacing
conventional petrochemical plastics. With the alarming increase in
microplastics pollution, biodegradable bioplastics have gained attention
as a potential alternative to traditional plastic use. These plastics
have been evaluated for practicality, cost, and production capabilities
as limiting factors in commercialization. For decades, research and
development has been conducted on materials such as polylactic acid PLA,
PHB/PHA, PBS, and other starch or cellulose-based polymeric plastics.
Despite the effort, there exists a lack of clear direction as to what
materials would work best and stimulate interest in the future
production of those. Concepts and theory have raised concerns for a
safer alternative as a status quo. There is a need for a comprehensive
review about factors of techno-commerciality, policy, degradation
behavior, and chemical decomposition in recent developments. This
manuscript intends to assist not only researchers, but also policy
makers in consideration of future funding and policies. This review
provides a history and overview of bioplastic technology, which devolves
into a discussion of modern-day materials of interest and molecular
degradation methods.
Denying Climate Change. Exclusionary and Anti-Egalitarian Attitudes, Populist Attitudes, and the Mediating Role of Mistrust in Climate Science
Authors: Remsö Amanda , Renström Emma
Published: June 2023

Climate change denial tends to be prevalent among right-wing populists,
but the reasons for this are not clear. This study aimed to examine the
association between climate change denial and attitudinal variables
associated with contemporary right-wing populism. Specifically, we
focused on the mediating role of trust, or lack thereof, in climate
science, as right-wing populists’ discourse on climate change tends to
be centered on claims that climate science is biased and therefore
unreliable. The results from an online survey (N = 232) demonstrated
that climate change denial was most strongly predicted by exclusionism
and anti-egalitarianism—negative attitudes towards multiculturalism,
feminism, and homosexuality. This association was entirely mediated by
lower trust in climate science, even while controlling for overall faith
and literacy in science. Surprisingly, populist attitudes did not
predict climate change denial or lower trust in climate science. This
suggests that the so-called hosting ideological dimension of right-wing
populism, characterized by resistance to social and cultural changes,
plays a key role in this context. Moving forward, efforts to understand
and engage with these ideological concerns and biases could be fruitful
in addressing mistrust in climate science and ultimately climate change
denial.
Effects of Cooperative Play on Social Interaction of Children with Asperger’s Syndrome
Authors: Kim Bo-Ram
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine effects of Cooperative Play Intervention on social interaction of children with Asperger Syndrome. For this study, one elementary student with Asperger Syndrome were selected and A-B design has been used. Initially, baseline data were collected for social initiations and responses. During intervention, evaluation was made for 15-minute observation session using event recording system and anecdotal records. The intervention was made after evaluation. The intervention was practiced in home-setting with non-disabled children. Follow-up data were collected 2 weeks after withdrawal of the intervention in the same setting as the baseline condition. The results of in this study, Cooperative Play Intervention is effective for increasing social interactions of Asperger Syndrome and also for maintaining.
Effects of Comic Strip Conversations Intervention on Academic Engagement Behaviors of Elementary School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Yoon So Young , Kim Eun Kyung
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a comic strip conversation intervention on academic engagement behaviors of elementary school students with autism spectrum disorders. The subjects were two upper elementary-aged male students with autism spectrum disorders Multiple probe design across subjects was used to assess the academic engagement behaviors, and the procedures were composed of baseline, intervention, generalization, and maintenance phases. The comic strip conversion intervention was implemented in the special education classroom for 3-5 times in a week. The special education teacher provided one-to-one instruction to the subject. The data for generalization was collected in regular classroom after intervention termination, and the data for maintenance was collected after two weeks of intervention termination. The results were as follows. First, the comic strip conversation intervention had positive impact on the rate of academic engagement behaviors of the subjects with autism spectrum disorders. Second, the effects of the intervention were generalized in regular classroom setting. Third, the effects of the intervention were maintained after the completion of the intervention. These results imply that the comic strip conversation intervention is helpful to improve the academic engagement behaviors of elementary school students with autism spectrum disorders.
The effects of multi-component Intervention based on Functional behavioral assessment on the attack behavior and alternative behaviors with Autism Spectrum disorder student
Authors: Park Hye hyang , Kim Eun kyung
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of multi-component intervention based on functional behavioral assessment on the attack behavior and alternative behaviors of Autism Spectrum disorder student. The research subjects are students who attend high school in a special school and who show attack behavior to their peers in the class. This study used multiple baseline design across settings, and it is based on the systematic functional behavioral assessment of the targeted students to understand the functions of problem behaviors and conducted multi-component interventions including antecedent and setting events, alternative behavior instruction, consequences. As a result of the study, multi-component intervention based on functional behavioral assessment decreased the incidence of attack behavior and increased the incidence of alternative behaviors. In the maintenance period after intervention, the frequency of attack behavior decreased and the frequency of alternative behavior increased. Based on the results of the study, we discussed the factors affecting the problem behaviors and alternative behaviors of students with autism spectrum disorder related to characteristics of the student, mediation, and previous studies.
The Effects of Individualized Positive Behavior Support(PBS) on Problem Behavior for a Student with Intellectual Disabilities in Special School
Authors: Kim Chang-Ho , Choi Mi-Jum
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of individualized positive behavior support(PBS) intervention on problem behaviors of a student with severe intellectual disability in national special school. The instructional consultation was focused on the contents and procedures regarding PBS. The target behaviors were three, pulling up the elevator door or inner wall, stuff with tongue, follow along with friends and bother during his studying time at school. The functional behavior assessment led to the hypotheses for problem behaviors in natural context like class teaching at school. The positive behavior support of setting event, antecedent, alternative behavior, and consequence behavior intervention were designed using multiple baseline design across behaviors. The frequency of student’s problem behavior was measured using partial interval recording. The results of the study were as follows. Firstly, individualized positive behavior support was effective to decrease the pulling up the elevator door or inner wall, stuff with tongue, follow along with friends and bother during his studying time at school. Secondly, the effects of pulling up the elevator door or inner wall, stuff with tongue, follow along with friends and bother during his studying time at school by the positive behavior support intervention was maintained after the intervention. In conclusion, this study indicated that individualized positive behavior support through the cooperation of PBS team was effective decrease the target student’s problem behaviors.
A Meta-Analysis of Single-Subject Studies on Community-Based Instruction for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Lee Heeyeon , Chae Soojung
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of community-based instruction for individuals with developmental disabilities through Tau-U analysis on community-based instruction using a single-subject study method. By searching studies on community-based instruction published in domestic academic journals during the past 10 years, a total of 28 studies were selected based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The selected studies were analyzed by major variables and their characteristics were examined. The effect size was analyzed by deriving the Tau-U value. The main results of the study were as follows. First, the effect size of the intervention of the community-based instruction for individuals with developmental disabilities was medium or above. Second, the effect size of each variable (eg. gender, school levels, type of disability, length of intervention period, length of each intervention) was also medium. In addition to discussing these results, some limitations and suggestions for further studies were discussed.
The Effects of Individualized Positive Behavior Support(PBS) on Classroom Disruptive Behaviors for a Student with Multiple Disabilities in Post-High School Specialized Vocational Program
Authors: Lim Heejung , Song Jooyoung , Kim Gyeonghee , Han Songyi , Paik Eunhee
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the individualized positive behavior support on class disruptive behaviors for a student with multiple disabilities in post-high school specialized vocational program. The study utilized multiple probe baseline design across settings: a computer classroom, a pottery classroom, a general classroom. Through the functional behavior assessment, the problem behavior was identified as class disruption behavior: inappropriate talking and inappropriate looking at the person. The findings from the study indicated that individualized positive behavior support was effective reducing classroom disruptive behavior for a student with multiple disabilities in post-high school specialized vocational program during both intervention and maintenance period. The limitation of the study was discussed and future direction has been suggested.
A Study on Effects of Universal Positive Behavior Support in Inclusive Classrooms on the Prosocial Behaviors of General Young Children
Authors: Kim Sang Hee , Lee Byoung In
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Universal positive behavioral support in inclusive classrooms on prosocial behaviors of general young children. For this purpose, 26 experimental groups (13 experimental groups and 13 control groups) were participated in the experiment. The pretest-posttest control group design was applied to investigate the effect of class-level positive behavior support on pro-social behavior. The positive behavioral support team was organized and educated to support positive behavioral behaviors at the class level. The pre-test was conducted using the 'Prosocial Behavior Scale for Young Children (PBSYC) (Kim Young-Ok, 2003) Classroom diagnosis of prosocial behaviors of the general young children in the classrooms, and establish appropriate class action plan for positive behavior. In order to implement the 5-week class-wide positive behavior support, the environment was restructured into a preventive environment, and a social and emotional skill instructions linked to the expected behavioral instructions and the kindergarten curriculum was implemented. In addition, we implemented a class-wide positive behavioral support such as planning and implementing a consistent response strategy for children's desirable behaviors, and linking them with the family. In order to compare and analyze the pre-post-change of pro-social behaviors of the experimental group and the control group, ANCOVA was used for the leadership among the pro-social behavior sub-domains which showed differences in the pre-test, and the remaining sub- Group, and conducted two independent sample t-tests. The results of this study are as follows. There was a significant difference in the pro-social behavior pre -post test of the experimental group and the control group on the implementation of the class-wide positive behavior support in the inclusive classrooms. In the pre-post test of the experimental group and the control group, there were significant differences in seven sub-domains of pro-social behavior (leadership, helping, communication, initiative, approaching, sharing, empathy and control) Positive behavioral support has a positive effect on the prosocial behavior of the general young children in the inclusive classrooms. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of class-wide positive behavior support in kindergarten day and curriculum, which is appropriate not only for young children with developmental delays but also for young children in early childhood education environment, and it is meaningful to suggest the appilicability of positive behavior support.
A Review of Studies on Functional Communication Training to Reduce Self-injurious Behavior for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Jongsun Min , Woori Kim
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to review recent researches conducted abroad and domestic regarding functional communication training(FCT) to reduce self-injurious behavior for students with autism spectrum disorder(ASD). A total of 12 studies including 11 abroad studies and 1 domestic studies were selected according to inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria. For a more systematic analysis, we divided the FCT into three essential steps to examine the functional analysis of self-injurious behavior, alternative responses of communication, and intervention methods. The analysis revealed that all studies conducted a single subject research method. Self-injurious behaviors of students appeared in various forms, accompanied by aggression, destruction and disruption. In addition, the function of self-injurious behavior was ‘tangible’ with the highest frequency, followed by ‘escape demand’, ‘attention’ and ‘free play’. Alternative forms of communication were spoken, picture cards and AAC. The form was diversified in consideration of the student’s level of communication and preference. Out of a total of 12 studies 9 studies applied the prompts step by step. And nine of the studies confirmed that the schedule thinning was applied. The degree of the FCT effect differed according to the function of problem behavior, the amount of task, the mediator, and the communication response. The extent of the FCT effect was high when the intervention was provided through the student’s preferred communication style. Lastly, we suggested a limitation for the follow-up research along with discussions based on these findings.
A Meta-Analysis of Functional Communication Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in South Korea
Authors: Park Eun-Young
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze, synthesize, and find out the size of effects by conducting a meta-analysis of functional communication training intervention study for children with autism categorical disorder in South Korea. For this, academic search database were used to collect thesis and articles published in February 2020. The final 9 studies were selected according to the criteria for selecting the target articles for meta-analysis, and the effect size for 9 articles was calculated and analyzed. The effect size was calculated using the Tau-U value. As a result, functional communication training interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder showed a significant medium effect size for increased communication behavior and for decreasing problem behavior was not significant. There were no moderator variables that significantly influenced the effectiveness of the intervention. In the methodological aspect of the study, the key indicators of fidelity, social validity, and generalization were found to be low reporting rate, and there was a problem in measuring inter-observer reliability. Based on the research results, suggestions were made to improve the quality of research and suggestions for future research.
A Study on the Validation of the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) for Functional Behavioral Assessment of Children with Developmental Disabilities including Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
Authors: Baek Jongnam
Published: June 2023

This study attempted to revalidate the validity of the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) through psychometric verification. Participants were 145 children with developmental disabilities including 104 autism and 41 intellectual disabilities. 145 parents of children with developmental disabilities were participated as a examiner. Results of this study were as follows: First, the MAS was composed of four factors and 15 questions through exploratory factor analysis. Second, the MAS was revised by using the confirmatory factor analysis and the Modification Index(MI), and goodness-of-fit and convergent validity were verified. Third, the discriminant validity between potential variables of the MAS was verified. As a result of this study, the MAS was reconstructed into 4 factors 16 items including ‘complex’ factor 6 items, ‘tangible’ factor 3 items, ‘sensory’ 4 items, and ‘attention’ 3 items. However, the revised MAS did not fully fit the theoretical hypothesis. The results of this study were discussed. Finally, the implications and suggestions for further research were presented.
The Effect of Reading a Picture Fairy Tale Associated with Sensory Activities Improves Developmental Delay Children’s Participation in Class
Authors: Kim Hyun Jeong , Lee Byoung-In
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of reading a picture fairy tale associated with sensory activities on class participation behaviors of young children with developmental delay. The study was a single-subject study and was conducted with three young children with developmental delay who were enrolled in kindergarten using the AB design. Among the children’s participation in class, the target behavior type was decided to focus on attention and follow the teacher’s instructions, and the target behavior that occurred for 10 minutes was filmed by partial-interval recording of the target child’s behavior. As a result of the study, the incidence of attention span among their participation behaviors in class increased after intervention. Also, the incidence rate of following teacher’s instruction increased after intervention as well. Furthermore, the incidence of attention span and following the teacher’s instruction remained constant even after intervention. The results of this study had positive effects on the increase and maintenance of participation behaviors in class of young children with developmental delay, and led to a positive change by using sensory stimulation media differentiated from studies related to reading standard picture books.
The Perception of Special Education Teachers on the Importance and the Implmentability of Individualized Positive Behavior Support in Inclusive Middle School
Authors: Yoo Yun kyung , Paik Eunhee
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of middle school special education teachers on importance and implementability of the individualized positive behavior support, and to find out what administrative support is needed for positive behavior support in inclusive middle school setting. Specific research questions were as follows. First, what is the perceptions of special education teachers on the importance of the individualized positive behavior support in inclusive middle school? Second, what is the perceptions of special education teachers on implementability of individualized positive behavior support in inclusive middle schools? Third, what support is necessary to implement and manage the individualized positive behavior support in inclusive middle school? Paired Sample t-test and Repeated Measures ANOVA methods were operated, utilizing IBM SPSS 25 for quantitative data analysis. Open questions were also included to know the needed support for teachers. The results of the study were as follows: First, it was found that the special education teachers perceived functional behavior assessment, intervention, and crisis intervention plan being important factors mostly. Secondly, teachers had been implemented functional behavior assessment, prioritizing target behavior defining and crisis intervention plan at school. Lastly, it is necessary to provide administrative support for teachers like enough time for intervention, school culture change and professional help like applied behavior analysis for positive behavior intervention support in inclusive middle school.
Literature Review of Individualized Positive Behavior Support for Young Children with Developmental Delays and At-Risk
Authors: Wi Sun Young , Paik Eunhee
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study were to literature review and analyze the results of experimental studies on individualized positive behavior support for young children with developmental delays and at-risk from 2002 to 2019. 17 research articles published in Korea have been selected to be reviewed and analyzed. The selected research articles were analyzed according to variables of disability type, age, intervention setting, and category of challenging behaviors and intervention strategies. The effect size of the intervention in 17 single subject design studies was analyzed by percentage of non-overlapping data point value. To summarize, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder were the most common type of disabilities that have been studied. Inclusive kindergarten was the most common environmental research setting being investigated. The effect size of the intervention in research turned out to be highly effective level between 90 to 100% in problematic and adaptive behaviors. Therefore, future research direction were suggested for individualized positive behavior support for preschoolers with developmental delay and at-risk.
The Effectiveness of Self-Monitoring Feedback Program for Self-Management on the Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention Behavior for the Child with ADHD
Authors: Lee Jinsook
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of self-monitoring program for self-management on the problem behavior of the child who have ADHD. For this purpose, a infant child who ADHD was selected. The study utilized multiple baseline across behaviors: hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention behavior. The results from the present study are as follows. First, self-monitoring program for self-Management was effective on the decrease of the hyperactivity problem on the infant child. Second, self-monitoring program for self-Management was effective on the decrease of the impulsivity behavior problem on the infant child. Third, self-monitoring program for self-Management was effective on the decrease of the inattention behavior. Fourth, the effect on decrease of the problem behavior were still maintained after intervention was ended.
A systematic literature review on functional assessment for young children with developmental delays and disabilities
Authors: Kim Gospel Yejin , Park Kyeung Eun
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this paper is to systematically review and summarize the characteristics of peer-reviewed studies on functional assessments for supporting the challenging behaviors of young children with delays and disabilities. In addition to studies reported from 2000 to 2014 in a previously conducted review on functional assessment supporting challenging behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities (Lee et al., 2015), we conducted systematic searches of electronic databases, authors, and citations to identify studies that meet the study inclusion criteria. A total of 28 studies were included in this review and were coded by the characteristics of the general study, child participants, and functional assessment. The results indicated the following discussion points: (1) the need for further investigation on various approaches for functional assessment in South Korea, (2) the inclusion of a broader range of children as participants in functional assessment studies, (3) the need for collecting and reporting data on a more detailed information about the functional assessment studies(e.g., duration of the functional assessment). Limitations of the current review and the implications for research and practice are included.
Compensation Committee CSR-Related Expertise, CSR Contracting Quality, and Performance Implications
Authors: Yang Lu
Published: June 2023

Although the integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into CEO compensation contracts (hereafter, CSR contracting) has become prevalent in recent years, scholars and practitioners are increasingly concerned about the quality of CSR contracting. Using hand-collected information of S&P 500 firms from proxy statements, I construct an empirical proxy for CSR contracting quality and show that the quality is higher when the compensation committee has more CSR-related expertise. Further, I find that CSR contracting quality is positively associated with future CSR performance, and this effect is stronger when compensation committee CSR expertise is higher. Overall, this evidence highlights the importance of compensation committees’ CSR-related expertise in designing high-quality CSR contracting and improving CSR contracting efficiency.

Data Availability: All data are available from public sources mentioned in the text.
Värderingsövningar som ett praktiskt verktyg för att öka omdömesförmågan inom professionsutbildningar
Authors: Ambrose Anna
Published: June 2023

Reflektionstexten utgår från ett undervisningsexempel där studenter engageras i undervisningen och kursens tematik via minnen och därmed övas i att utveckla ett professionellt omdöme. Det är ett undervisningsexempel hämtad från den egna undervisningspraktiken vid lärarutbildningen där värderingsövningar används som ett verktyg för att reflektera kring kursers tematik, närma sig litteraturen för kursen och fördjupa ett professionsomdöme. Även om reflektionen tar sin utgångspunkt i ett konkret undervisningsexempel hämtat från en specifik undervisningskontext, en kurs som ges inom lärarutbildningens utbildningsvetenskapliga kärna, kan övningen med stor sannolikhet och en smula fantasi anpassas för att kunna användas inom ett flertal andra professionsprogram vilket även diskuteras i textens avslutande del. 
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Value-based exercises as practical tools to increase professional judgementThis reflective text explores the importance of providing opportunities for students to develop a professional judgement and reflect on the theme of a course. Drawing on a teaching example from teacher education, the text discusses how using value- based exercises can become a tool to reflect on a theme and as an introduction to the literature in a course. These value-based exercises can also serve to develop a professional judgement. While the reflection is based on a specific teaching context, the final section of the text suggests that this exercise easily can be adapted for a use in a variety of other professional programs.
Citizen and Ethical Control of File Management in the Teaching Secretary’s Office
Authors: MI Barraza
Published: June 2023

Cuban society is immersed in an Educational Revolution so that the people can acquire an adequate development in file management with high ethical principles and better management of the records that circulates in the Teaching Secretary´s Offices at the Ministry of Higher Education Institutions. Actions are carried out to achieve this purpose. Hence, it is a challenge that Educational Sciences lead to the development and transformations in each school institution from the activity of teachers. This article describes the main theoretical foundations that support a methodological strategy to enhance citizen and ethical control of file management in the Teaching Secretary´s Office at University of Granma, Cuba, as well as the results obtained through the application of different research methods based on the existing insufficiencies in the knowledge and handling of the documents that regulate the activities of file management. The contribution is constituted by the methodological strategy itself, which relevance was corroborated through its practical application, achieving satisfactory results that demonstrate its effectiveness in educational practice.
Electromechanical Properties of Lipid Bilayers in Peptide-Lipid Interactions: Clinical Applications
Authors: Balleza Daniel
Published: June 2023

Despite the amazing diversity and complexity of living systems, all life shares the presence of a semi-permeable lipid membrane. Throughout evolution, this permeability has been finely regulated by the function of proteins that form ion channels. Similarly, some peptides can stabilize by forming aqueous pores in a dose-dependent manner. At high concentrations, however, these peptides can compromise the integrity of the membrane, destroying it. Given this behavior, a huge diversity of antimicrobial peptides and lipo-peptides has been identified. Understanding the physical-chemical principles of their interactions with lipids can contribute to the design of synthetic peptides with antimicrobial activity as an alternative to the use of conventional antibiotics.
Dietary Supplements: A Review
Authors: Chatterjee Ayan
Published: June 2023

Dietary Supplements, are another way to fulfill needs that are reqired to maintain the proper functioning of the body.These products are mostly consumed by the youngsters throughout the world. These are very helpful in the muscle growth and during any kind deficiency of nutrients in the human body. Due to such amazing use and helpfulness of these,they are in very high demandin the market.Thus this market is expected to gain a speedy growth in the upcoming years.
Fungal Protein (Mycoprotein) What to Know About
Authors: Elkhateeb Waill A
Published: June 2023

Microbes in general and fungi especially are promising biotechnological tools that are used for green synthesis of numerous products. Fungi in particular are potent producers of many important compounds used in different applications. Hence, this review aims to explore fungi and their potential as a source of various bioactive compounds like mycoprotein.
Oikeus elää, puhua ja tulla kuulluksi (TULOSSA
Authors: Herneaho Irina
Published: June 2023

Irina Herneahon suomen kielen alaan kuuluva väitöskirja tarkastettiin Helsingin yliopistossa perjantaina 18.11.2022. Vastaväittäjinä toimivat dosentti, yliopistotutkija Mia Halonen Jyväskylän yliopistosta ja professori Kaarina Nikunen Tampereen yliopistosta, ja kustoksena oli professori Anne Mäntynen.
Irina Herneaho: Oikeus elää. Intertekstuaalisuus turvapaikanhakijoiden oikeuksia ajavassa kansalaisaktivismissa. Helsinki: Helsingin yliopisto. Luettavissa https://helda.helsinki.fi/handle/10138/350361
CROWDFUNDING PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA: THE CASE OF UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA CAWANGAN MELAKA (UiTMCM)
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, Che Man Norajila , P.Rameli Mohd Faizal ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, Abd Wahab Nor Azlina ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, Jaapar Nurzahidah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Rabu Noormala ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah
Published: June 2023

Philanthropic crowdfunding or donation-based crowdfunding is one of the mediums that can be used by higher education institutions (IPT) to transform and empower students, faculty and staff by securing the funds for projects and initiatives that has been planned. Waqf and sadaqah are two instruments of philanthropic crowdfunding that commonly used in funding any activities or programs in IPT. Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka (UiTMCM) also engaged in crowdfunding practice to finance several projects that has been planned but being adjourned due to insufficient funds. On that notes, this paper investigates the practices of crowdfunding in higher education institutions specifically in UiTMCM. Also, this study examines challenges faced by these institutions that lead to the failure to fulfil the programs that have been planned. Data and information for this study are collected through a semi-structured interview method with four respondents in UiTMCM and reference to the primer and secondary documents. Content analysis method were used in analysing the data. The finding indicates that UiTMCM used Waqf as their instruments of crowdfunding. This instrument of crowdfunding has been proved in helping UITMCM to solve financial shortage without depends solely from the management funds. Furthermore, people are willing to donate for a good purpose. Keywords: Crowdfunding, Higher Education, Waqf
TANGGUNGJAWAB SOSIAL KORPORAT (CSR): PENGLIBATAN INSTITUSI PERBANKAN BERASASKAN ISLAM TERPILIH DI MALAYSIA DALAM INDUSTRI WAKAF
Authors:   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor, Abdullah Mohd Yusra , Mohd Noor Muaz ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS) UiTM Cawangan Melaka, Mohamad Mohammad Taqiuddin ,   Jabatan Syariah dan Ekonomi (JSE), Akademi Pengajian Islam Universiti Malaya, Shahruddin Mohd Solahuddin ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor, Mohammad Zaini Mohd Norazri ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS) UiTM Dengkil, Selangor, Norman Mohd Paidi ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor
Published: June 2023

Wakaf merupakan satu institusi yang wujud sejak zaman awal Islam lagi. Ia berfungsi ke arah mewujudkan sosio-ekonomi yang seimbang dalam masyarakat. Di Malaysia terdapat banyak institusi, badan-badan kerajaan dan bukan kerajaan yang cuba melibatkan diri dalam industri wakaf. Antaranya ialah institusi perbankan. Jika sebelum ini kita mengenali institusi perbankan hanya bermatlamatkan pelaburan dan keuntungan. Namun sekarang bank melangkah maju ke hadapan dengan memperkenalkan produk dan kegiatan berunsur kebajikan sosial. Maka kajian ini akan menfokuskan kepada pencapaian pembangunan wakaf dalam bank-bank terpilih di Malaysia. Bagi memenuhi matlamat ini, penulis telah melakukan kajian dengan mengumpulkan data-data primer dan sekunder yang diambil daripada pihak bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (BMMB), Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB), Malayan Banking Berhad (MAYBANK) dan beberapa institusi-institusi yang lain, serta membuat analisis terhadap data-data tersebut menggunakan kaedah kualitatif. Berdasarkan kajian yang dilakukan didapati bahawa institusi perbankan di Malaysia khususnya telah memainkan peranan yang sebaiknya ke arah membangunkan ekonomi ummah secara efisien dan holistik berdasarkan hukum syarak. Kata Kunci: Perbankan Islam, Malaysia, Wakaf, Dana, Pembangunan Ekonomi
DENSITY, COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, AND IMPACT OF SEAWATER ON UNTREATED TIMBER-FOAMED CONCRETE AS A FLOATING MECHANISM
Authors:   School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, Ahmad Fuad Mizan Adillia , Abdul Aziz Zalena ,   School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, Taib Nooriati ,   School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Published: June 2023

Land shortages and rising sea levels are now being addressed by floating architecture. Studies on lightweight concrete as a suitable building material for structures on the water have been conducted. Therefore, this article focuses on the addition of untreated timber husk to lightweight concrete (foamed concrete) to diversify and sustainably produce construction materials. This study was designed to examine the durability and buoyancy of untreated timber husk as an addition to foamed concrete as a building material for floating architecture through an experimental approach fixed with numerical analyses on the specification and qualities of lightweight. The results of the quantitative method demonstrated that it was possible to build floating timber-foamed concrete using samples that range in density from 437.5 to 993.3 kg/m³. Each model's compressive strength was measured over a range of curing times, with TH05 producing the highest readings of 2.27 MPa and 0.89 MPa after submerging in seawater. The impact rate from saltwater towards the strength was highest at TH10 with only a 0.25 MPa difference, and the surface of each concrete showed the most reaction on TH15, which was also used to analyse the buoyancy of samples over time. To determine the effects of seawater overtime on the density and strength of timber-foamed concrete, further analysis of seawater’s influence shall be conducted to enhance the materiality of floating architecture.
Voz, pueblo y alteridad: sobre dos reescrituras del Martín Fierro en el siglo XXI
Authors: Pisano Juan Ignacio
Published: June 2023

El regreso al Martín Fierro es una constante en la literatura argentina. En este texto trabajaremos dos reescrituras específicas del clásico de José Hernández que fueron escritas en la década de 2010 Las aventuras de la China Iron (2017), de Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, y El guacho Martín Fierro (2011), de Oscar Fariña. Ambas permiten leer una serie a partir de una constante, esto es, que pueden ser leídas como intervenciones en la tradición nacional a partir de un elemento que en sí arrastra un litigio: la definición de los límites del pueblo, el cuerpo místico de la Nación. Siendo considerado como un suplemento simbólico que se aplica sobre la población, el pueblo, en tanto espacio de disputa, es parte constitutiva de los debates contemporáneos. El clásico de la Nación Argentina constituye una textualidad cuya reescritura, en los casos trabajados, abre un disenso en torno de los límites y alcances de ese significante clave. Y allí se juega una disputa por la construcción de lo común. Esta disputa es central en los textos considerados.
Palabras liminares: “Conversaciones en el espacio biográfico”
Authors: Fontana Patricio , Musitano Julia
Published: June 2023

Palabras liminares