bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Patient Self-Esteem on The Motivation to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Authors: Mardhiah  , Sidabutar Rina Rahmadani
Published: February 2024

Diabetic foot ulcers negatively impact the self-esteem of diabetes mellitus patients. Their self-esteem affects their motivation to recover. This was caused by the intention of being negative towards themselves. It affecst the instrinsic motivation of the patients. This study used a questionnaire to obtain the data. Frequency distribution and Spearman Rank (Rho) correlation test with a significant level of 5% were used as the statistical tests. Spearnman Rank result test was p-value=0.000 with a correlation coefficient of 0.0519. Based on the study results, it can be conluded that there is an effect of patient self-esteem on their motivation to treat diabetic foot ulcers at Asri Wound Care Center Medan.
Mental Health Status of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Facing Professional Nursing Practices
Authors: Ni Putu Manik Tara Bidari Gangga Mahaswari  , Kadek Ayu Mas Jayanti  , Putu Ayu Adhelia Syachran  , Ni Made Dian Sulistiowati
Published: February 2024

Nursing professional courses delivered in actual clinical learning environments primarily aim to provide direct access and create authentic interactions within the community. Furthermore, this program aims to develop critical thinking skills and apply previously acquired knowledge in the classroom. This shift in the academic process often becomes a new stressor among nursing students because it requires high adaptation skills in a relatively short period of time to gain professional abilities and become a registered nurse. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional method that explores mental health status among 36 nursing students who are currently undergoing a clinical training period toward the professional nursing program at Udayana University. Self-Rating Questionnaire (SRQ 20) implemented by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia to measure mental health status. Findings revealed that in the past 30 days, during the clinical training period, participants demonstrated physical, psychological, and social responses to stressors with common reactions appearing in the form of fatigue, anxiety, and difficulty in performing assigned roles. The majority of participants also experienced difficulty thinking clearly due to the effects of stress. Further statistical analysis confirmed the correlation between each dimension of mental health state (physical, psychological and social responses and the effects of stress) with gender (p<0.05). These findings imply the need for stress management education and possibly mentoring programs for nursing students, especially those pursuing clinical training period toward the professional nursing program. This program will help them develop better adaptability to new systems.
СТВОРЕННЯ ВІДЕОКЛІПІВ «РІЗДВЯНОГО ЦИКЛУ» З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ АКОРДЕОНА
Authors: КИСЛЯК Богдан
Published: February 2024

Дослідження спрямоване на аналіз створення відеокліпів «Різдвяного циклу» з активним використанням акордеона як ключового музичного інструменту. У різдвяний цикл входять відомі композиції, такі як «Добрий вечір тобі», «Нова радість стала», кавер на «Last Christmas» та український колядковий мотив «Щедрик». Дослідження орієнтоване на вивчення взаємодії акордеона із різдвяним музичним контентом, а також визначення впливу цього інструменту на візуальну естетику відеокліпів. Акцент робиться на створенні унікальної атмосфери свята та емоційному враженні глядачів через поєднання музичного та візуального вираження. У роботі аналізується творчий підхід до створення відеокліпів. Дослідження розглядає використання кавер-версій та традиційних елементів у сучасних інтерпретаціях різдвяних композицій, зокрема у контексті «Last Christmas». Робота також враховує культурні аспекти та традиції, що впливають на сприйняття різдвяної музики та відеоконтенту. Загальна ідея роботи полягає в створенні атмосферних та емоційно насичених відеокліпів, що відтворюють дух українського Різдва та підкреслюють важливість музики у цьому святковому періоді. Мета статті полягає в розкритті та аналізі творчого підходу до створення відеокліпів, що включають у себе різдвяний музичний цикл та активно використовують акордеон як ключовий музичний інструмент. Методологія. У роботі використано аналітичний підхід, зосереджений на детальному огляді відеоматеріалів, що присвячені виступам акордеонових віртуозів у контексті Різдвяного циклу. Наукова новизна полягає у впровадженні аналітичного підходу до вивчення відеоарту в музичному виконавстві на акордеоні, а також у виявленні специфічних аспектів візуальної експресії у акордеонній творчості. Висновки. Одним із ключових аспектів вивчення взаємодії акордеона із різдвяним музичним контентом є використання інноваційних технологій у творчому процесі. Українські музиканти впроваджують у свою роботу комп'ютери, синтезатори та програми для обробки звуку, що сприяє створенню унікального звучання та розвитку нових музичних напрямків. Українська Різдвяна музика є важливим засобом вираження національної ідентичності. Багато українських виконавців активно використовують музику для вираження сучасної національної свідомості, особливо в контексті подій в Україні. Роботи спрямовані на розуміння ефективних прийомів та тенденцій відеоінтерпретації музичних творів для акордеона. Результати дослідження корисні для музичних виконавців, режисерів, артистів візуального мистецтва та науковців, зацікавлених у розвитку сучасних форм візуального вираження в музичній культурі.
Interazioni tra farmaci, droghe ed alimenti
Authors: Rivalta Loris , Melina Susanna , De Matteis Eva , Cristofalo F. , Gratteri Santo
Published: February 2024

This work aims to introduce and analyze synthetically, the main interactions between drugs, between drugs and molecules with pharmaceutical ingredients, between medicines and food, with an initial reference between pharmaceuticals and foods. The most frequent interactions of these substances in drug addicts' drug habits will also be indicated, to improve their knowledge, evaluation and comparison, in order to recognise the serious possible consequences.
ЕФЕКТИ ДЕПРЕСІЇ У НОВИХ СОРТІВ ПШЕНИЦІ ОЗИМОЇ ПРИ ДІЇ ХІМІЧНОГО СУПЕРМУТАГЕНА
Authors: ОКСЕЛЕНКО О.М. , НАЗАРЕНКО М.М.
Published: February 2024

Селекційне покращення цінних генотипів пшениці озимої, створення нових культурних форм на базі дикого матеріалу, підвищення біорізноманіття культури, пришвидшення поліпшення вже існуючих та впровадження нових ознак є основою проблематики використання чинників з низьким ушкоджуючим ефектом, котрі здатні призводити до комплексних мікрозмін. Мета. Дослідження спрямоване на вивчення ефекту (мутагенної депресії) при дії хімічного супермутагену на рівні окремих рослин у першому поколінні за показниками онтогенезу, проходження фенофаз, життєздатності пилку, структури врожаю. Методи. Насіння сортів пшениці озимої Фаррел, NE 12443, Ронін, Сейлор обробляли водним розчином ДАБ (1,4-бісдіазоацетилбутан) у концентраціях 0,1 %, 0,2 %, 0,3 %. Для кожної обробки брали 1000 зерен пшениці озимої. Експозиція дії мутагену була 24 години. Дослід висівався вручну, в першому поколінні проводили моніторинг схожості та виживання після зимового періоду за окремими варіантами. Рівень стерильності визначали фарбуванням зразків пилку ацетокарміном, проводили аналіз структури врожайності. Результати. Загальний обсяг дослідженого матеріалу складав 16000 рослин за всіма варіантами, з них після аналізу перезимівлі обсяг мутантної популяції становив 14341 рослини. Аналіз у факторному просторі впливу окремих параметрів як функцій класифікації показав, що весь матеріал за характером дії можна поділити на три основні групи. Чітко та достовірно за центроїдними відстанями диференціювали група за відсутності мутагенного впливу та дія ДАБ 0,3 %. За діями між групами ДАБ 0,1 % та ДАБ 0,2 % статистично достовірна різниця за ефектами мутагенної депресії була відсутня. Встановлено, що модельними для ефектів активності ДАБ як мутагену при прояві дії у першому поколінні з надійним рівнем достовірності є так показники як схожість та виживання рослин, рівень стерильності у зразків, вага зерна з головного колосу та МТЗ. Інші показники не є суттєвими для надійного моніторингу депресії. Висновки. Депресивні наслідки за вивченими ознаками в варіантах досліджень навіть при дії найвищої концентрації не досягли значень ЛД50, або РД50, тобто за дією концентрації відносилися до помірних. За класифікаційним аналізом не є доцільним використання ДАБ 0,1 %. Для даного мутагену характерна значна генотип-мутагенна взаємодія. На відміну від епімутагенної дії віддалена загибель менш важлива, переважно депресивний ефект ДАБ виражається у нижчій схожості. Специфічною генотип-мутагенною взаємодією та сприйнятливістю виділився сорт Сейлор.
Gap year volunteer tourism stories: sharing more than memories
Authors: Griffin Tom
Published: February 2024

Volunteer tourism has received increased attention from academics in recent years, mirroring the growth in providers and participation. Volunteer tourism is often considered to be a more sustainable and authentic experience for the visitor, as well as providing benefits for the host community. This paper builds on more recent critical research that considers the historical and cultural context that saw volunteer tourism reach the level of popularity it has today. The gap year, as a sub-set of volunteer tourism, is analysed specifically given its unique context and participant demographic. Interviews with returned gap year volunteer tourists from the UK are analysed, with stories shared demonstrating acceptance, adaptation and rejection of broader societal narratives regarding international development, colonialism and personal growth. Implications for marketers revolve around the encouragement of reflection for participants on the phenomenon and their own personal experience to enhance understanding and satisfaction.
A paradigmatic discussion for the study of immigrant hosts
Authors: Griffin Tom
Published: February 2024

Personal relationships play a substantial part of many tourism trips, commonly referred to as visiting friends and relatives (VFR) tourism, yet despite the high volume of VFR it is a relatively under researched subject, receiving little attention from tourism practitioners. Immigration and VFR travel patterns are linked, and the study of immigrants who host visiting friends and relatives has implications for integration, community development, and destination marketing. This paper offers a discussion on the paradigmatic considerations of approaching research on this topic, drawing from literature on VFR, immigrant integration and leisure. The paper ultimately proposes that a constructionist approach would be most beneficial at this point of the topic development because of the unknown and highly contextual nature of the experience.
Identifying active resident hosts of VFR visitors
Authors: Griffin Tom , Guttentag Daniel
Published: February 2024

Substantial tourism activity can be attributed to Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) travel. However, the identification and classification of hosts who are most active, participating in touristic attractions and culture, has received limited attention. This study surveyed residents of Toronto, Canada, and segmented them depending on their own activity while hosting. Findings show that highly active hosts are more likely to be immigrants, to be entertaining large groups of both friends and relatives, and to be hosting overseas visitors in the destination for the first time. The results have implications relating to the engagement of residents as destination ambassadors. 
The development of social and cultural capitals for immigrant hosts of VFR travellers
Authors: Griffin Tom , Glover Troy
Published: February 2024

The hosting of friends and relatives is an important and common experience. Hosting gives reason and opportunity for residents to explore their community while spending time with guests. For newcomers, hosting brings additional significance due to their relative isolation from traditional social networks and comparative unfamiliarity with the community. This narrative inquiry examines immigrants’ experiences of hosting friends and relatives using Bourdieu’s theories of social and cultural capital. Findings suggest that hosting creates a context where relationships are refreshed, resources exchanged, and capitals that enhance hosts’ habitus in the new social field are developed. This impacts personal identity, sense of accomplishments, and increases familiarity with the new culture that may further integration. Application of both social and cultural capital demonstrates the opportunities and dilemmas for immigrant hosts interacting in dual social fields. A theoretical model delineates processes and implications for capital development laying foundations for future research and practitioner guidance.
Paid accommodation use of international VFR multi-destination travellers.
Authors: Griffin Tom , Nunkoo Robin
Published: February 2024

This purpose of this paper is to explore the use of paid accommodation by international visitors who also stay with a friend or relative in another destination, and to consider the significance of residents in regional tourism activity. The study draws from literature on visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel and multi-destination trips, and uses secondary data on international visitors to Canada to explore these themes. Results show that 14.5% of all person nights spent by international visitors to Canada in paid accommodations were attributable to people who also stayed with a friend or relative in another destination. This proportion is higher for destinations outside of the largest cities, and varies by source market. This paper has implications for destination marketers and tourism businesses as a source for reflection on drivers of their local and international business. This paper offers an original position by combining concepts from VFR travel and multi-destination trips that provides a foundation for further research in this area.
Jak radio pamięta powstanie w getcie warszawskim? O rocznicach wybuchu buntu zbrojnego na materiale radiowej publicystyki z lat 1945-1989.
Authors: Bachura Wojtasik Joanna
Published: February 2024

W artykule autorka podejmuje się deskrypcji audycji publicystycznych realizowanych w Polskim Radiu na przestrzeni lat. Są to materiały radiowe traktujące o rocznicach wybuchu powstania w getcie warszawskim w kwietniu 1943 r. Za cezurę czasową przyjęto lata 1945–1989. Autorkę interesuje sposób komunikowania o rocznicach w poszczególnych latach, narracja audycji oraz podejmowane w nich zagadnienia. W badaniu posłużyła się metodą analizy ilościowo-jakościowej zawartości przekazów radiowych. Udało się w ten sposób uchwycić dynamikę realizowania audycji rocznicowych, podejmowania tematu bądź jego przemilczania; wyodrębnić gatunki radiowe, w których temat się pojawił, oraz przyjrzeć się sposobom ujęcia zagadnienia i kształtowania obowiązującego w danym czasie polskiego dyskursu zagładowego. Badania wpisują się w nurt memory studies. Tuż po wojnie, a także w latach pięćdziesiątych kształtowany był apologetyczny wizerunek Polaków, który eksplodował ze zdwojoną siłą w propagandowej narracji lat sześćdziesiątych z przesadnym podkreślaniem polskiej pomocy żydowskim braciom, jako powszechnej postawy w czasie niemieckiej okupacji. Walczący Polacy stali się synonimem walki ogólnonarodowej, a w eksponowaniu wątku ich rzekomej pomocy walczącemu gettu można dostrzec elementy polonizacji. W latach osiemdziesiątych dziennikarze i twórcy radiowi wracają do kwestii Zagłady i powstania w getcie, ale ogólnie rzecz ujmując zbiorowy wizerunek Polaków pozostaje nienaruszony. Dopiero początek przemian ustrojowych w Polsce zwiastuje otwarcie na kwestie relacji polsko-żydowskich, w tym przepracowanie trudnej historii. Czy to się udało? – pozostaje kwestią dyskusyjną po dzisiaj. Trudno nie odnieść wrażenia, że narracja publicystyki radiowej z lat 1945–1989 miała charakter wręcz atakujący wszystko, co odbiegało od zaprojektowanego konstruktu myślenia o sobie i narodzie. Można postawić pytanie: czy żeby bronić „polskiej wrażliwości”, trzeba było atakować?
Polska wieś jako szara strefa. Sołtysi na poziomie mezo w Generalnym Gubernatorstwie 1939–1945
Authors: Frydel Tomasz
Published: February 2024

Artykuł skupia się na instytucjach zakorzenionych w polskim życiu wiejskim, które Niemcy włączyli jako najniższy poziom administracyjny w okupowanej Polsce w latach 1939–1945. Autor określa te instytucje jako kluczowe elementy poziomu mezo wpływające na zachowanie jednostek. Osią analizy jest postać sołtysa. Autor wykazuje, że wiejski system bezpieczeństwa w połączeniu z wprowadzeniem odpowiedzialności zbiorowej i groźby przemocy leżał u podstaw procesu kształtującego społeczność, w którym sołtysi w nieunikniony sposób musieli odgrywać istotną rolę. W tej nowej dynamice odpowiedzialności problemy „wspólnoty” i „przynależności” ewoluowały względem kwestii „bezpieczeństwa” i „przetrwania” w zmieniających się okolicznościach okupacyjnego życia. Stworzony w tym wojennym tyglu nowy obraz społeczności składał się z przekształconych tożsamości, wyraźnych kategorii etnicznych, nowych więzi społecznych i nowych antagonizmów. Zbiorowe podejście biograficzne do sołtysów w tym okresie wnosi nade wszystko zbiorowy dylemat etyczny jako kategorię analizy historycznej. Artykuł opiera się w głównej mierze na zeznaniach złożonych podczas tzw. procesów sierpniowych, gdy sądzono osoby oskarżone o kolaborację, pochodzące z historycznych ziem Galicji Zachodniej albo dystryktu krakowskiego Generalnego Gubernatorstwa. Zastosowano gęsty opis zjawiska, tak by narracje osobiste rzutowały na szerszy obraz badanych procesów społecznych.
Effects of tissue additives on copy paper forming and properties
Authors: PUTNEY SARAH , SEIDEL IAN J. , LITAVECZ MICHAEL S. , HUBBE MARTIN A.
Published: February 2024

Laboratory tests were conducted in an effort to determine the effects on paper machine process attributes and the properties of paper made from recycled copy paper furnish upon the addition of chemical agents that are commonly used in the production of hygiene tissue products. Due to continuing growth in tissue and towel grades of paper, such agents are experiencing greater usage.
Charge titration test results revealed that certain dry strength agents associated with tissue manufacturing have the potential to shift the balance of charge in papermaking furnish to less negative or even positive values. Creping adhesive was found to contribute to fine particle retention, especially when present at relatively high levels. Release aid and a polyacrylate dispersant had the opposite effect. Low addition levels of both a creping adhesive and a debonding agent surprisingly increased a wide range of strength attributes of paper handsheets in comparison to sheets prepared from unaltered recycled copy paper furnish. The debonding agent decreased paper strength at higher levels of addition. Such effects appear to depend not only on the expected effects of agents themselves, but also on how they affect the charge balance of the wet-end system.
Quantification of hardwood black liquor contamination in pine black liquor
Authors: NTIFAFA YAO , GHOSH ASHOK , HART PETER W.
Published: February 2024

The presence of hardwood black liquor contamination in pine black liquor can negatively impact brownstock washer and evaporator operation, as well as reduce soap separation and yield. It is also believed to negatively impact commercial kraft lignin production. It was desired to develop a method of quantitatively determining the amount of low-level hardwood liquor contamination in pine black liquor. A method employing pyrolysis-gas chromatography mass spectrometry (py-GCMS) was developed to perform the desired measurement. Laboratory cooks with carefully controlled blends of pine and hardwood chips were prepared, and the resulting liquor was measured using this technique. Additionally, samples of pine and hardwood black liquors were blended in known quantities and analyzed. All these samples were submitted as blind samples. The resulting analysis suggests the py-GCMS method was able to accurately determine the level of hardwood contamination between 1% to 10% hardwood liquor using a low-level calibration curve prepared with coniferyl alcohol and sinapyl alcohol as standards.
THE EFFECT OF ROSE AROMATHERAPY (ROSA CENTIFOLIA) ON SLEEP DURATION FOR INFANTS AGED 0-28 DAYS AT PONCOWATI PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER LAMPUNG TENGAH IN 2022
Authors: Widiastuti Valentina Dewi , Latifah Neneng Siti , Samino Samino , Yuviska Ike Ate
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT Approximately 75% of growth hormone in children is excreted during sleep. In Indonesia, quite a lot of babies have sleep problems, which is around 44.2% of babies experience sleep disorders such as frequently waking up at night, but more than 72% of parents consider sleep disturbances in infants not a problem or only consider it a small problem (Sekartini , 2012; Chandraini, 2021).Based on presurvey data by looking at data on baby sleep duration problems, which was carried out in 2 Puskesmas Kabupaten Lampung Tengah, namely at UPTD Puskesmas Bandar Jaya and UPTD Puskesmas Poncowati, it was found that 12 infants aged 0-28 days had problems sleeping at UPTD Puskesmas Bandar Jaya, while in In Poncowati Health Center, 20 babies aged 0-28 days had problems fulfilling the baby's sleep time, which was marked by fussy babies and crying, babies couldn't sleep if they weren't carried by their mothers.This study was to determine the effect of giving rose aromatherapy on the sleep duration of infants aged 0-28 days at Poncowati Health Center in Lampung Tengah in 2022.The research method was qualitative with questionnaire research instruments, thenumber of  samples were 36 respondents (infants aged 0-28 days) taken by  purposive sampling technique, data analysis using t test with a two group pretest posttest approach with control group design.Result of the study with an increase in the average quality of baby sleep after beinggiven rose aromatherapy (Rosa Centifolia) at the Poncowati Health Center, Lampung Tengah in 2022 was 33.33% higher than the average increase in infant sleep quality in the control group of 29.17%. From the t-test, the p value of 0.001 ˂ α (0.05) means that H0 is rejected and Ha  is accepted, which means that there is an influence between the two variables.The conclusion is that there is an effect of giving rose aromatherapy on the sleepduration of infants aged 0-28 days. Therefore, it is suggested that this research can be an alternative to get good sleep quality for infants aged 0-28 days. Keywords          : Infant, Rose Aromatherapy, Sleep Duration. Bibliography     : (35) 2015-2021
Increase Women Leaders As a Corporate Performance Drivers In Building Material Company
Authors: Izzati Nailu Nur , Bangun Madju Yuni Ros
Published: February 2024

SDG 5, or Sustainable Development Goal 5, is one of the 17 goals established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. SDG 5 grants women and girls equal rights and opportunities to live free without discrimination, including workplace discrimination, career opportunities, and violence. The achievement of SDG 5 is critical to creating a sustainable future where women can contribute to society without fear of discrimination. The problem statement in this research is what key success, motivation, and competency are needed for women to become leaders, there are a constraint and perceptions about women that can be barriers to becoming a leader, how support system can help women to become leaders, women have limitations in their career development. The dependent variable in this study is the "Leadership" driver and the independent variables in this study are the "General/Key Success", "Motivation", "Ability", "Role", "Situational" and "Constraint" drivers. Situational Factors, constraints, general/key success and abilities significantly influence women's leaders. To increase women's leadership at SIG, the things that need to be improved are: create a women's leadership program at the age of 30s by increasing the competencies that are important for women to improve, provide facilities for women employees, so that their obstacles can be minimized, such as daycare, breastfeeding rooms, etc., increase women's confidence to show their abilities, increasing women's motivation in self-actualization, improving the support system for women from family
VALUATION OF CONTRACT DEMAND VOLUME OF NEW GENERATION PRODUCT (NGP) CAVITY FILTER CIGARETTE PROJECT USING INCOME APPROACH IN CIGARETTE FILTER COMPANY (PT CFC)
Authors: Junaidi Anang , Gunarta I Ketut
Published: February 2024

PT CFC, a cigarette filter manufacturer, sells the latest patent productcapsule cavity sensation filter to MNC Korea's cigarette factory. MNC delivered latestview forecast demand contract, of 356.75 million cigarette filters in totals, periodJanuary 2023 to July 2024, which to be marketed in Asia and the Commonwealth ofIndependent State (CIS) countries. Hence, to decide the feasibility of the project,requires research and analysis whether the project is profitable or detrimental.Objective of this research are to assist PT CFC in taking decision of those aboveproject, by using 2 approach methods, 1). Project Management, aiming to get an initialoutlay . 2). Financial Valuation through income approaches (Initial Outlay, cash flow,terminal cash flow, working capital, PP, IRR and NPV). From the research study, theInitial Outlay it cost GBP 1,552,410 which generating from project managementthrough LM (logic Model), WBS (work Breakdown Structure) and AP (ActivityPlan)). Annual cash flow will be minus at the 1year of project started, by GBP 185K,
but in the 2nd year positive of GBP 832K, overall project during contractdemand period will positive of GBP 647K and terminal cash flow at the end of theproject delivered GBP 1.471K. By using CAPM method PT CFC required return18.01%, contribute from risk free return 3,509%, beta coefficient 1.27, and anannualized return 15%. Capital structure, planned and decided to using 100% equity,which resulting of WACC 18.01%. According to above data, financial valuation couldbe define, the Payback Period achieved 1.2 years. Internal Rate of Return counted350% higher compare to WACC 18.01%. Net present value positive of GBP 1.739K.Hence refers to valuation parameter above concluded that, the project investment wasfeasible and can be continued into project execution.
Teaching Reading Using Storyberries for Indonesian Young Learners
Authors: Herda Rozanah , Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih , Kusumastuti Dyah , Principe Regine
Published: February 2024

Teaching reading for young learners in this 21st-century learning demands teachers to be creative and consider the educational effect on students through technology-enhanced language learning. Therefore, the characteristics of students categorized as young learners should be considered, so the process of designing teaching scenarios, including the material and media, can be administered right on the target. At this point, teaching reading as one of the parts of literacies in the EFL context challenged teachers to simultaneously build students' reading motivation and ability in this digital era. This mixed-method study involved 31 young learners in one primary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This study had two research questions: 1)  How is the student's reading activity during the implementation of Storyberries? And 2) How is the student's reading achievement after being taught using Storyberries? Storyberries, a treatment used in this study, was a free online audiobook that provides many short stories that can be adjusted to readers' age, the duration of reading need, and reading interest. The design used in this study was an Exploratory Sequential Design, where the qualitative method preceded the quantitative one. The instruments used in this study were classroom observation sheets and tests. The three concurrent flows as a triangulation technique were used to analyze the qualitative data, while normality and descriptive statistics using SPSS version 25 were administered to analyze the quantitative data. The study's findings revealed that teachers used good pedagogical aspects to integrate Storyberries into the reading classroom and successfully enhanced students' reading motivation and proficiency. This pedagogical impact is expected to be implemented to the broader scope of teaching reading for young learners' needs.
Keywords: Teaching reading; storyberries; young learners
Exposure to English: How Significance English Exposure to English Achievement
Authors: Nur Fajar  , Putri Kristanti Yuntoro , Sulistyanto Irwan
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out the exposure that is able to influence individuals’ on English achievement and to investigate the influence of English exposure on English achievement. The students are given five sets of likert scale type of questionnaire as the instrument of this study. Modification a language exposure questionnaire, the researcher indentifies the activities that exposed students to the target language. The subject of this study is 46 students of 2022 academy class from English Education Department at Kadiri Islamic University. Firstly, the result of study found that students were mostly exposed to English language through Media compared to exposure at school, which higher than their exposure at home or through their friends. It showed students acquire much of their exposure through media. Secondly, the study indicated that it was only 19.7% of the significance between English exposures on English achievement. It can be concluded that it is a low exposure on English achievement and there is no significance influence of English exposure on English achievement
Health Issues of Nigerian Muslim Pilgrims in The Immediate Post-Covid-19 Era Hajj Year 2022– Part II (Non-Communicable Diseases)
Authors: Saheed Raji , Isiaka Ismaila , Mande Amina Saleh , Ahmad Adam
Published: February 2024

Background: Hajj is an important rite in the life of devout Muslims, requiring the devolvement of physical and material resources in its execution. Limitations posed by COVID-19 on the performance of Hajj make the year 2022 hajj to be an atypical one compared to other years' international hajj. Nigerian pilgrims are peculiar as a low-and middle-income country (LAMIC) with the highest number of Muslim pilgrims from Africa. The objective of this article is to review the health implications of Hajj and peculiarities of the post- COVID 19 era, regarding non-communicable diseases in Nigerian pilgrims based on literature, the interaction of authors with pilgrims, and the experiences of an author as a pilgrim.
Results: Commonly encountered non-communicable respiratory, cardiovascular, nutritional, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, neurological, and musculoskeletal health issues in Nigerian pilgrims were explored. Preventive health strategies by individual pilgrims, the national medical team of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the Ministry of Health (MOH) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and other stakeholders involved directly or indirectly in conducting Hajj rites were appraised. This includes but not limited to illness screening, chronic illness management, life style modification, medication adherence, and accident prevention.
Conclusions: It was concluded that the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as Nigeria authorities on Hajj health services, are commendable, though there are still a lot of areas that need to be improved upon.  Significant importance should be given to pre-hajj and post-hajj screening of pilgrims for communicable health issues in pilgrims to enable optimal execution of hajj task and maintenance of pilgrims’ health beyond hajj period.
The Influence Of Tenure, Job Satisfaction And Organizational Culture On Organizational Citizenship Behavior At Hospital
Authors: Soesianingsih Njoman Oly , Chalidyanto Djazuly , Damayanti Nyoman Anita , Budhi Setianto
Published: February 2024

Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) is a voluntary act of creativity and innovation designed to enhance an individual's or organization's performance with persistence and enthusiasm, involving taking more responsibility and encouraging others to do the same. One of the challenges that must be faced is low OCB. Instances reflecting low OCB behavior include difficulty finding replacements when colleagues are not available, a lack of commitment to tasks beyond routine work, and a strong sense of indifference. Therefore, an analysis is needed to determine the relationship between tenure, job satisfaction, organizational culture, and OCB at Delta Surya Sidoarjo Hospital.
The research method used is descriptive quantitative. The number of randomly selected respondents was 165. There were two variables in this study: the independent variable and the dependent variable. Independent variables include tenure (X1), job satisfaction (X2), and organizational culture (X3). The dependent variable in this study was Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Y). Two data analysis techniques employed in this study: the linear regression test and the chi-square test.
Based on the research results, it was found that the measurements of Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Delta Surya Hospital employees on December 19, 2022, showed that 33.33% of employees had high OCB, while 66.66% had low OCB. Using the linear regression test, it was stated that tenure did not affect OCB (sig = 0.396), Organizational Culture affected OCB (sig = 0.000), and job satisfaction influenced OCB (sig = 0.000).
Job satisfaction at Delta Surya Hospital is high, while Organizational Culture and Organizational Citizenship Behavior are low. Job Satisfaction and Organizational Culture affect Organizational Citizenship Behavior, while tenure has no effect.
Patient Safety Culture Instrument: A Systematic Review
Authors: Lestari Eni Puji , Triharini Mira , Qur'aniati Nuzul
Published: February 2024

The instruments of Hospital patient safety culture are connected to organizational culture aspects. This study aimed to review and synthesize knowledge and explore various instruments to measure hospital patient safety culture. Articles from 2018 to 2022 were selected from Web of Science, Sage Journals, SpringerLink, and Scopus. The terms used were patient safety culture, safety culture, clinical supervision, web-based, electronic, and technology. The selection procedure was managed by PRISMA 2020, and the inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined using PICO. 2.120 articles were found after duplicates were eliminated and the titles, abstracts, and keywords began to be checked.  After excluding an irrelevant study, only ten publications remained on assessing patient safety culture in hospitals. The prevailing definitions highlight patient safety culture as managing values, beliefs, attitudes, and competencies within a healthcare organization, influencing member behavior and the approach to errors, reporting, and learning. It aims to reduce and prevent unintended patient harm through various mechanisms and tools tailored to fit each institution's values. Paper-based or electronic-based instruments have advantages because they were created and utilized in numerous investigations. The survey response rate is also influenced by how healthcare personnel view the culture surrounding patient safety.  This research is crucial for hospitals and the broader healthcare community as it equips them with the knowledge and tools needed to cultivate a culture of patient safety, reduce errors, and ultimately protect the well-being of patients. It addresses the evolving healthcare landscape, emphasizing customization, technology, and staff involvement in pursuing safer healthcare environments.
 
Keywords: Hospital, instruments, patient safety culture
Prospecção de recursos tecnológicos para reabilitação fisioterapêutica respiratória por meio da gameterapia
Authors: Rocha Francisco Vinicius Teles , Oliveira Lucas Sabino , Silva Pedro Henrique Sousa da , Cardoso Arquimedes Cavalcante , Mendes Junior Airton  Conde , Leite Carla Maria de Carvalho
Published: February 2024

O avanço da tecnologia tem possibilitado a potencialização de procedimentos médicos, e consequentemente melhorado o processo de cura de pacientes. A partir disso, foi observado que, diante da recente pandemia de COVID-19, procedimentos de reabilitação respiratória com uso do Respiron para pacientes sequelados pela infecção do SARS-CoV-2 podem ter sua eficácia aumentada associando-os com intervenções por gameterapia, beneficiando ainda mais pacientes que possuem comorbidades associadas. Diante deste fato, este estudo utilizou-se de uma revisão literatura de trabalhos experimentais (nas bases de dados Medline, via PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs) e ScienceDirect)  associado a uma prospecção (nas bases de patentes INPI E ESPACENET) para investigar o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias para reabilitação respiratória (por meio da gameterapia), a fim de analisar as tendências de produção científico-tecnológica nessa área para abrir um campo de desenvolvimento de um novo produto. No que se refere a pesquisa na base de dados, foram encontrados 327 trabalhos dos quais 91 eram ensaios clínicos, sendo que apenas 5 atenderam aos requisitos de seleção deste trabalho após leitura do título e resumo. Nas bases de patentes, foram encontradas 833 patentes das quais apenas 6 se adequam à proposta de pesquisa deste trabalho. Os resultados encontrados apontam que o uso da gameterapia no processo de reabilitação respiratória é positivo e que é um campo de pesquisa e investimento promissor.
Aetiology and Clinical Profile of Acute Pancreatitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Hossain Md Delwar , Mazumder Nihar Ranjan , Hossain Md Solaiman , Hassan Md Nazmoul , Rabbi Ahmed Noor E , Akter Sabina , Hasan SM Ali
Published: February 2024

Background: Acute Pancreatitis is a potentially serious condition with an overall mortality of 10%. Early diagnosis is important for its management. So clinician must carefully evaluate the patient with history, physical examination, laboratory tests and imaging studies before arriving a correct diagnosis. Death is more likely in certain subgroups of patients including elderly, co-morbidity, severe coexisting hospital acquired infection and organ dysfunction.
Objectives: To assess aetiology and clinical profile of acute pancreatitis in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: A six-month Cross sectional study carried out at the department of Medicine, Comilla Medical College. Ethical approval from the institutional review board was obtained to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
Results: The majority of patients are within the age group of 21-60 years (88.4%), with a higher proportion of males (71.2%) than females (28.8%). The most common clinical presentations were abdominal pain (95.6%) and nausea/vomiting (89.6%). Idiopathic (38%) and gallstone-related (38.4%) causes were the most common etiologies, while necrotizing pancreatitis (9.6%) and pancreatic pseudocysts (4.8%) were the most frequent complications. Regarding outcomes, a majority of patients experienced a favorable prognosis, with 64.4% recovering and being discharged. However, the complexity and severity of some cases were evident, as 17.6% of patients required referral to higher levels of care for further management. Additionally, a small percentage of patients left against medical advice (14.8%), and mortality was observed in 3.2% of cases. Laboratory investigations played a crucial role in diagnosing acute pancreatitis, and elevated levels of serum amylase (64.4%) and lipase (95.2%) were prominent diagnostic markers. Other abnormal laboratory parameters, such as elevated transaminase (90.8%) and C-reactive protein (86.4%), provided valuable insights for diagnosis and management.
Conclusion: The study found acute pancreatitis with a wide range of clinical presentations and aetiologies. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom and gallstones are the most common causes. The study has evaluated the outcomes and complications of acute pancreatitis indicating that a significant proportion of cases had a favorable prognosis. A notable proportion required referral to higher levels of care, suggesting the complexity and severity of some instances of acute pancreatitis. A smaller percentage left against medical advice, and a few cases resulted in mortality.  
J Com Med Col Teachers’ Asso July 2023; 27(2): 67-74
Rhinosporidiosis of Male Urethra - Case Report of a Rare Disease
Authors: Uddin Md Nasir , Hasan Md Masum , Amin Mohammad Ruhul , Khan Sarwar Hossain , Sarkar Israfil , Islam Shahidul
Published: February 2024

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by the fungus commonly affecting anterior nares and nasopharynx. Other sites of involvement included the larynx, hard palate, vagina, vulva, and anus. It may occur very rarely at urethra. This disease generally acquired by bathing in ponds contaminated by animal feces. It is a benign condition where the organisms are limited to the lesion and regional lymph nodes. Adjacent tissues are not usually involved. The infection is very slow to develop with little discomfort; it is often difficult to ascribe age at onset. Males account for 70% to 90% of cases mostly from the rural environment. The lesion causes pressure and obstructive symptoms when they enlarge. Diagnosis usually confirmed by histopathology of excised mass. 
J Com Med Col Teachers’ Asso July 2023; 27(2): 83-84
Các yếu tố tác động đến khả năng sinh lời của các doanh nghiệp bất động sản niêm yết tại Việt Nam
Authors: Bùi Linh
Published: February 2024

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm xác định các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến khả năng sinh lời của các doanh nghiệp bất động sản niêm yết tại Việt Nam. Dữ liệu nghiên cứu được thu thập từ 65 doanh nghiệp bất động sản niêm yết trên Sở Giao dịch Chứng khoán Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (HoSE) và Sở Giao dịch Chứng khoán Hà Nội (HNX) trong thời gian từ năm 2010 đến năm 2022. Bằng phương pháp xử lý dữ liệu bảng, mô hình phù hợp với dữ liệu của nghiên cứu là mô hình hồi quy theo phương pháp bình phương tối thiểu tổng quát khả thi (FGLS). Kết quả cho thấy quy mô công ty, khả năng thanh toán ngắn hạn và tăng trưởng doanh thu là những yếu tố có tác động tích cực đến khả năng sinh lời được đo lường bởi tỷ suất sinh lời của tài sản (ROA). Trên cơ sở đó, nghiên cứu đã đề xuất một số hàm ý quản trị nhằm nâng cao khả năng sinh lời tại các công ty bất động sản niêm yết ở Việt Nam.
Resilience Amidst Adversity: A Qualitative Exploration of Black Entrepreneurs in South Metro Atlanta
Authors: Prieto Leon C. , Vincent Vinod , Davis Everod A. , Chacko Jacob
Published: February 2024

In this qualitative study, we explore the resilience and innovation of Black entrepreneurs in South Metro Atlanta amidst systemic financial constraints and racial discrimination. Our investigation reveals not only the obstacles these business owners face but also their strategic responses to such challenges, especially during the tumultuous times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the indispensable role of community support and the necessity for inclusive policies, our findings offer actionable insights for fostering an environment where African American businesses can thrive. This study serves as a roadmap for policymakers, stakeholders, and scholars to understand and support the dynamic landscape of Black entrepreneurship.
Cytology in cnidaria using Exaiptasia as a model
Authors: Work TM , Singhakarn C , Weatherby TM
Published: February 2024

A need exists for additional methods to examine cnidaria at the cellular level to aid our understanding of health, anatomy, and physiology of this important group of organisms. This need is particularly acute given that disease is emerging as a major factor in declines of ecologically important functional groups such as corals. Here we describe a simple method to process cnidarian cells for microscopic examination using the model organism Exaiptasia. We show that this organism has at least 18 cell types or structures that can be readily distinguished based on defined morphological features. Some of these cells can be related back to anatomic features of the animal both at the light microscope and ultrastructural level. The cnidome of Exaiptasia may be more complex than what is currently understood. Moreover, cnidarian cells, including some types of cnidocytes, phagocytize cells other than endosymbionts. Finally, our findings shed light on morphologic complexity of cell-associated microbial aggregates and their intimate intracellular associations. The tools described here could be useful for other cnidaria.
Metaphoric perceptions of individuals with diabetes in Turkey: A content analysis
Authors: Tok Özen Aslı , Bulantekin Düzalan Özlem , Yalçın Betül
Published: February 2024

Background: The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus adversely impacts the quality of life due to treatment, changes in daily life, functional disability, and emerging complications. Using metaphors to convey perceptions of diseases and life experiences is crucial for understanding healthcare behaviors.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the metaphorical perceptions of “diabetes” and “being a person with diabetes” within a sample group of individuals with diabetes in Turkey.
Methods: A qualitative design was employed to investigate the metaphoric perceptions of 72 people with diabetes. Data were collected face-to-face between 15 May and June 2023 using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: From the statements of the individuals with diabetes in the sample, seven metaphoric themes related to diabetes – “pain and distress, helplessness and hopelessness, instability, attention and sensitivity, captivity, positive outlook and acceptance, deprivation” – and six metaphoric themes concerning being a person with diabetes – “suffocation and distress, helplessness, powerlessness and disappointment, captivity, attention and sensitivity, guilt, and being worn out” - were identified. Commonly recurring sub-themes with negative connotations included “darkness, well, convict, prison, captivity, microbe, infectious disease, a hot flush, guilt, clouding life, and being ruined.” Some positively framed statements included “friend, traffic sign, and driving a car.”
Conclusion: The majority of patients in the study used negative metaphors, with fewer expressing positive sentiments regarding the necessity of accepting and paying attention to the disease. Defining individuals’ metaphorical perceptions of their disease may enable the provision of better quality and holistic care. Nurses, in particular, play a crucial role in facilitating behavioral changes for patients with diabetes to achieve self-management.