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Pastoral Konseling Sebagai Strategi Misi dalam Pengembangan Spiritual Jemaat GERMITA Pintu Elok Lahu
Authors: Helyanan Blasius , Mangali Agrendi , Oktasari Gita Maria
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran pastoral konseling sebagai strategi misi dalam pengembangan spiritual jemaat di GERMITA Pintu Elok Lahu. Pendekatan ini penting untuk menjawab kebutuhan rohani jemaat di tengah tantangan modernisasi dan minimnya pemahaman para pelayan gereja mengenai konseling pastoral. Penelitian ini bermanfaat bagi pendeta, majelis, dan jemaat untuk memperdalam pemahaman tentang konseling pastoral sebagai sarana transformasi rohani dan penginjilan yang holistik. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, dengan fokus pada pengalaman jemaat dan pandangan pelayan gereja terhadap konseling pastoral. Analisis dilakukan secara induktif untuk menggambarkan kondisi dan kebutuhan rohani jemaat secara menyeluruh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar pelayan gereja belum memahami pentingnya konseling pastoral dan cenderung membatasi pelayanannya pada kegiatan ibadah formal. Namun, konseling pastoral terbukti memiliki potensi besar dalam membantu jemaat mengatasi masalah hidup, memperkuat hubungan komunitas, dan memperbaiki spiritualitas secara holistik. Pendekatan ini juga mendukung penginjilan dengan menekankan rekonsiliasi individu dengan Allah dan tanggung jawab sosial jemaat. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa penerapan konseling pastoral dapat menjadi strategi misi yang efektif dalam pengembangan spiritual jemaat GERMITA Pintu Elok Lahu. Dengan pemahaman dan pelaksanaan yang lebih baik, gereja dapat berperan aktif sebagai agen transformasi dalam menjawab tantangan spiritual dan sosial jemaat.
TRANSFORMASI NARAPIDANA Pastoral Konseling sebagai Kunci Pemulihan dan Reintegrasi ke Masyarakat
Authors: Tarigan Priskila Erlikasana , Salindeho Veibe , Samalam Vinka , Paulus Jenifer Theresia , Daluwu Frischa
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of pastoral care in supporting the recovery and reintegration of prisoners. The background of this research focuses on the challenges faced by prisoners after completing their sentences, particularly social stigma, psychological trauma, and difficulties in adapting to their social environment. Counseling with an approach centered on spirituality, forgiveness, and moral restoration is believed to provide a holistic solution to these issues. The method used in this research is a systematic literature review, which examines various studies on the role of pastoral care in the transformation of prisoners. The findings of the study show that pastoral care can significantly improve prisoners' psychological and spiritual well-being, reduce antisocial behavior, and enhance harmony with their families and communities. Furthermore, the results also indicate that continuing pastoral care after a prisoner's release plays a crucial role in preventing recidivism and supporting successful reintegration into society. In conclusion, pastoral counseling is an effective approach to accelerate the overall process of prisoner recovery and reintegration.
MENYEMBUHKAN JIWA YANG LELAH: PERAN KONSELING PASTORAL PADA GURU YANG MENGALAMI BURNOUT DALAM PEKERJAAN DI SMK 1 KAIDIPAN
Authors: Sumakul Yunita , Salindeho Mila Enjeli , Wengen Natalia , Daluwu Frischa
Published: February 2025

Kelelahan (burnout) yang dialami oleh guru di SMK 1 Kaidipan merupakan isu  yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti peran konseling pastoral dalam mengatasi burnout di kalangan pendidik. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan observasi terhadap para guru. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa konseling pastoral sangat penting dalam memberikan dukungan emosional dan spiritual, yang membantu guru menemukan kembali makna dalam pekerjaan mereka, mengurangi stres, dan bermanfaat bagi kesejahteraan psikologis. Selain itu, dukungan sosial dari rekan kerja dan institusi juga berkontribusi pada proses pemulihan guru. Hasil penelitian ini merekomendasikan penerapan program konseling pastoral sebagai langkah pencegahan dan rehabilitasi untuk meningkatkan kesehatan mental dan kualitas pendidikan di SMK 1 Kaidipan.
A Retrospective Cohort Study of Vancomycin Dose Reductions Among Home Infusion Patients Post-Hospitalization
Authors:   Option Care Health, Johnson Cheyenne , Decker Daniel , Giannakos Maria
Published: February 2025

Background: Patients treated with intravenous (IV) vancomycin in the hospital often require outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) after discharge for the continuation of therapy. Despite vigilant monitoring, nephrotoxicity is a common adverse drug event associated with vancomycin in the home infusion setting.

Methods: This multi-center retrospective cohort study included adult patients from the North Central United States receiving trough-based IV vancomycin dosing for osteomyelitis between April 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. The primary objective was to determine the percentage of patients requiring vancomycin dose reductions upon transition from an inpatient setting to home infusion services. Secondary outcomes evaluated the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and rehospitalization rates due to AKI.

Results: A total of 94 patients were included and evaluated for dose reductions of vancomycin. Of these, 47 (50%) patients required dose reductions throughout therapy, with 24 (51%) reductions occurring within the first 7 days post-hospitalization. Nine (9.5%) patients developed AKI from vancomycin within 2-7 days post-hospitalization, and 4 (4.3%) patients required readmission due to AKI.

Conclusions: Most patients in this study required vancomycin dose reductions within the first 7 days post-hospitalization, indicating the importance of careful monitoring upon transition to home infusion services. Patients receiving vancomycin dose reductions before hospital discharge did not experience AKI or rehospitalization. Empiric vancomycin dose modifications may be reasonable with proper clinical judgment but should be monitored closely to ensure therapeutic drug levels and patient safety.

Keywords: Home infusion, vancomycin, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy, therapeutic drug monitoring, nephrotoxicity, MRSA
A 10-Year Retrospective Pilot Study of Parenteral Diphenhydramine Use in Home Infusion Patients
Authors:   New England Life Care, Letourneau Mary Beth , Sievert Erica , MacInnis Amy
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Patients who administer chronic parenteral diphenhydramine are at risk of developing behavioral issues that may represent misuse or abuse. The purpose of this study was to assess potential risk factors and comorbidities for medication noncompliance in the home infusion patient population prescribed parenteral diphenhydramine.

Methods: The study was a retrospective review of the patient population prescribed parenteral diphenhydramine from 2010 to 2020. Data collected from the electronic health record included age, gender, race, indication, type of specialty practice prescribing, duration of therapy, prior history of oral diphenhydramine use, reason for discontinuation, comorbidities, and concomitant medications. Comorbidities assessed included chronic pain, tobacco use, alcohol use, psychiatric disorders, venous access device infections, history of venous thromboembolism, documented overdoses, and history of drug abuse.

Results: Between 2010 and 2020, 101 patients were prescribed scheduled parenteral diphenhydramine. After exclusions, the study group contained 76 patients who met the inclusion criteria. Noncompliance was documented in 27 patients (35.5%). Noncompliance was associated with a diagnosis of mast cell disorder (25.9%) and nausea and vomiting (44.4%). Comorbidities associated with noncompliance included chronic pain (88.9%) and psychiatric disorders. The age range for the compliant group was 20-69 and the noncompliant group was 20-49. Noncompliance was more common in females than males in the study.

Conclusion: The analysis of this patient population supports patients showing signs of parenteral diphenhydramine misuse tend to have higher rate of comorbidities associated with substance use disorders when the duration of therapy was 3 months or longer.

Keywords: Diphenhydramine, abuse, noncompliance, infusion, intravenous, Benadryl®
A Pilot Study of Ocrelizumab Infusion Reaction Rates Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated in a Hospital and 2 Outpatient Sites of Care
Authors:   Fairview Home Infusion, Shrestha Sofia , Simonson Dana , Zagel Alicia
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Economic data on site of care optimization is well-established, yet limited data exist on the safety of administering ocrelizumab in home infusion settings. Ocrelizumab is administered for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and carries a warning for the risk of infusion-related reactions (IRRs) during administration. The study objective was to measure the incidence and severity of infusion-related reactions in patients receiving ocrelizumab administered in both hospital-based and outpatient sites of care.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients who received ocrelizumab infusions for multiple sclerosis between March 2017 and September 2019. Patient and infusion characteristics were compared by infusion setting using appropriate nonparametric tests and z-tests.

Results: There were 85 patients with 230 ocrelizumab infusions. Patients were similar demographically. Outpatient sites of care had a higher proportion of maintenance infusions than hospital-based sites of care (outpatient: 81.1%, hospital: 43.0%, p=0.0001). There were 25 IRRs reported, a majority of these in the hospital setting (92.0%), with encounter rates similar across infusion settings (outpatient: 5.4%, hospital: 11.9%; p=0.24).

Conclusion: This study demonstrated similar incidence, severity, and management of ocrelizumab IRRs regardless of infusion setting. Although limited by the small sample size, safety results endorse clinical support for administering ocrelizumab in outpatient sites of care. Patient access to ocrelizumab infusions in their home or ambulatory infusion suite may improve adherence to the medication therapy and improve disease outcomes.

Keywords: infused specialty medication, home infusion, infusion site of care (SOC), safety outcomes, infusion-related reaction (IRR)

Key Points:

Site of care optimization as a utilization management strategy encourages the use of lower-cost, convenient care settings, however, data on real-word utilization and clinical outcomes is limited.
This retrospective pilot study demonstrated that infusion-related reactions from ocrelizumab are infrequent and mild.
Current data supports the safe and cost-effective administration of ocrelizumab in an outpatient, ambulatory, or home infusion setting
Pharmacists’ Role in Onboarding Patients for Home Infusion Therapy
Authors:   National Home Infusion Association, Haines Danell , Garst Ryan
Published: February 2025

Introduction
The home infusion patient onboarding process is essential to patient care. For the pharmacist, the patient onboarding process is uniquely extensive, time-consuming, and inherently complex. A literature review shows a void in studies focusing on pharmacist time and the tasks used to onboard a home infusion patient. Time utilization data is valuable for understanding the typical work required to efficiently provide a high-quality health care service. The objectives of this study were to quantify the categories of professional services (tasks) the pharmacist provides and to determine the amount of time and the number of days the pharmacist spends onboarding the patient. The results from this investigation will determine the home infusion pharmacist’s time commitment to tasks involved with onboarding a home infusion patient.

Methodology
Data collection was completed from January 2021 through October 2021. It involved tracking pharmacist time spent on patient care starting at the time of referral and continuing through the first dispensing of the home infusion medication. A home infusion pharmacist expert committee determined the pharmacist onboarding tasks, task categories, and examples of tasks for each category. This information was included in the pharmacist data entry Excel® file. Using retrospective recall, pharmacists tracked the start and end time for each task category for each patient serviced.

Results
Pharmacists completed 163 patient onboarding tasks for a total of 30 patients in this study. The mean completed tasks per patient is 5.40 (SD=1.90) with each task averaging slightly more than a half hour with the mean total time being 2:43.34 (SD= 0:50.46). Performing patient assessment and documentation is the most time-consuming task category. The number of days to onboard a home infusion patient ranged from 1 to 6 days, with 89.57% of the patients being onboarded in 1 day.

Discussion
The time invested up front by the pharmacist, and other personnel, is instrumental in achieving the goals of therapy, avoiding adverse events, and ensuring a positive overall experience for the patient. While different individuals such as nurses, pharmacy technicians, reimbursement staff, administrative support, and warehouse personnel are typically involved in the onboarding process, this study provides the first assessment of the pharmacist’s time spent onboarding the home infusion patient.

Conclusions
The home infusion pharmacist’s role in patient care extends beyond dispensing medications. It involves many tasks that begin with the initial referral and conclude once the therapy is completed. Having data supporting the pharmacist time commitment to the patient onboarding process will assist with scheduling home infusion pharmacists. Finally, this data is evidence of the involvement and importance of the home infusion pharmacist contributions to home infusion patient care.

Keywords: Time study, patient onboarding, home infusion pharmacist, patient assessment, infusion
Climate Change Experiences and the Role of Community Values in Climate Change Adaptation: Focus on Women Farmers of Sitio Legleg, Palina, Kibungan, Benguet
Authors: Kiwang Ann Heather B.
Published: February 2025

Women farmers, especially in developing countries, are often considered as the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change. Using life history approach, this study explored the experiences of women subsistence farmers in Sitio Legleg on climate change within their cultural milieu to be able to identify indicators of climate change and analyzed how community values help the women farmers adapt to climate change. Many of the women farmers experienced hotter climate, less rainfall, and dwindling water supply. Cough, colds, chicken pox, sore eyes, and amoebiasis became common ailments. They likewise experienced a widespread wilting of their main crop, sweetpotato. Nonetheless, certain community values such as gender division of labor, reciprocity and 'alluyon' helped them adapt to the potentially devastating impacts of climate change by allowing women, men and community members to share the burden of providing for the family.
Turning Waste into Calcium Source: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Motorized Oyster Shell Crushing Machine at Different Speeds
Authors: Mejos Eunice E. , Wansi Krisler M. , Macasieb Genaro W.
Published: February 2025

A motorized oyster shell crusher machine was designed and fabricated in the study to turn waste shells into lime for agricultural application. The study evaluated the performance of the machine at different speeds (348rpm, 290rpm, and 249rpm) in terms of crushing efficiency, crushing capacity and power consumption in crushing oyster shell for layer’s feed; establish the optimum speed (rpm) of two rollers in crushing; and perform a simple cost analysis of the machine. Results showed that the rollers speed significantly affected the crushing efficiency, crushing capacity and power consumption. The highest efficiency was attained at 290rpm (90.32%) and lowest at 348rpm (84.76%). On the other hand, the highest capacity was attained at 348rpm with 54.99kg/hr and lowest at 249rpm with 40.78kg/hr. The power consumption of the machine increases as the rollers speed decreases, from 20.10 W-hr to 31.16 W-hr with a speed of 348 to 249rpm, respectively. The optimum speed of the machine is at 290rpm with a crushing efficiency of 90.32% and has a crushing capacity of 53.11kg/hr. After a simple cost analysis of the machine, the computed initial cost of the machine is Php 46, 267.50. The computed payback period is 0.3 years with 115.37% return on investment, annual net income of Php160, 707.11, and break-even point of 2,459.23kg of dried oyster shells per year.
Gender Roles in Root and Tuber Crops Production in Northern Philippines
Authors: Meldoz Dalen T. , Gayao Betty T. , Backian Grace S.
Published: February 2025

Literature provides evidence that gender-specific analysis of agricultural production can improve system performance. This study documents and examines the gender division of roles and responsibilities in root and tuber crops production among indigenous peoples in the Northern Philippines using secondary data, focus group discussions with 83 men and 101 women farmers, field visits, and direct observations. The study covered 11 provinces and 13 indigenous communities: Ibalois, Kankana-eys, Applai-Kankana-eys, Kalanguyas, Isnegs, Biga-Kalingas, Masadiit-Tingguians, Iyattukas, Ivatans, Bagos, Bugkalots, Aetas, and Buhid-Mangyans, as well as the Kapampangan and Ilocano rootcrop farmers in Central Luzon. Gender roles and gender division of labor are mostly similar among selected ethnolinguistic groups in different landscapes. Women’s labor participation with men in land preparation is higher in swidden farming, rainfed sloping field, and dry land, which are unfavorable environments. Men dominate activities that require physical strength such as land preparation, spraying chemicals, and hauling of inputs and harvested crops. Women in subsistence and small farms participate more in field activities. Also, in indigenous groups, women are traditionally exposed to physical labor compared with those in irrigated areas, wherein the farming households are better off. Results also revealed that men dominate crop maintenance in commercial production of rootcrops among Kapampangans and Ilocanos, but not for Benguet wherein both men and women almost equally execute potato production activities. Findings imply that policy and development workers can capitalize on the active indigenous women labor participation in matters related to root and tuber crops production as a strategy for food security.
Informal Seed System on Greater Yam (Dioscorea alata):
Authors: Backian Grace S. , Gayao Betty T. , Meldoz Dalen T.
Published: February 2025

Indigenous knowledge on variety, seed selection and seed-related practices is very important in the maintenance of greater yam diversity. However, baseline information on indigenous production, storage, or exchange of traditional greater yam varieties, and planting materials is very limited, especially among the indigenous people of the Northern Philippines. Hence, this documentation using secondary data, key informant interviews, field observation, and photo documentation to validate gathered information. Indigenous farmers’ technique on the utilization and management of cut setts that weigh from 200-500g, aerial tubers, and small to big tubers allowed for the multiplication and maintenance of indigenous varieties. At present, the round and elongated varieties with purple-colored-flesh color are utilized in commercial purple yam production. Thus, the need to strengthen research and development on local or traditional varieties conservation and capacity building with emphasis on production, storage, and distribution.
Teaching Practices for Children with Autism (CWA) at Baguio SPED Center
Authors: Miguel Dante M.
Published: February 2025

With the increasing number of children with Autism (CWA) in the Philippines, this study looked at the teaching practices in a multi-awarded Special Education Center. It documented the CWAs’ challenging behaviors, practices applied by SPED teachers in dealing with the challenging behaviors, and the effectiveness of such practices using mixed method of research. Findings show that the challenging behaviors of CWAs are aggressiveness, defiance, hyperactivity, motor deficiencies, self-stimulatory, speech deficiencies, and tantrums. The practices applied by the SPED teachers include Behavior Modification Techniques (BMTs), classroom set-ups, and schedule modifications. The study concludes that CWAs display certain types of challenging behavior different from each other. Most of these challenging behaviors occur very often that SPED teachers have to apply various practices repeatedly. However, applying a particular practice should be based upon the cause of the behavior, the CWA’s reaction, and the perceived effectiveness of the practice. This study recommends that using a certain practice for a particular type of challenging behavior, as documented in this study, be considered by other SPED Centers and regular school teachers handling inclusive education classes. Further, it recommends incorporating these practices and their appropriate application in in-service and continuing education training curriculums.
Motivation Toward Teaching and Employment Profile of the Bachelor of Secondary Education Graduates of Benguet State University
Authors: Bansiong Apler J. , Cuevas Jingle P. , Alawas Dolores E. , Bokilis Almon B. , Dolendo Russel B. , Parcasio Imelda G.
Published: February 2025

This study determined the graduates’ reasons for pursuing secondary education, employment profiles, and job-search strategies and challenges. Data were collected from 602 Bachelor of Secondary Education graduates in the AY 2013-2017 at Benguet State University. The College of Teacher Education Graduate Tracer Questionnaire (CGTQ) was used to gather data. Findings showed that about half of the respondents personally chose the degree, indicating their intrinsic motivation towards secondary school teaching. This trend was consistent across most specializations. Moreover, about 90% of the graduates traced are gainfully employed, mostly as classroom teachers (65%). Very few are unemployed (3%) and self-employed (6%). About 70% of the graduates hold non-permanent status and are employed in the private sector (about 60%). Most of the graduates are employed a year after graduation, and their mode salaries range from Php5,000.00 to Php15,000.00. Only status of employment was influenced by their level of motivation towards teaching. Many of the graduates were able to find a job through their friends or relatives. Finally, the most important hindrances encountered by the graduates in their job search are the absence of or inadequacy of experience and the lack of jobs related to their degree or field of specialization.
ASSESSMENT OF ROUTINE STRESS-REST TC99M-MIBI MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION SCINTIGRAPHY FOR ATYPICAL ANGINA PATIENTS
Authors: Aslam Muhammad Muneeb , Batool Tahira , Jahanzaib Muhammad , Javed Faqeeha , Kiran Qurba
Published: February 2025

Background: Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) using technetium-99m sestamibi (Tc-99m MIBI) is a well-established non-invasive imaging technique for assessing myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease (CAD). Atypical angina, presenting with non-classical symptoms such as epigastric discomfort, jaw or arm pain, and chest tightness, poses diagnostic challenges due to its intermediate risk for CAD. Identifying myocardial ischemia in these patients is crucial for early intervention and risk stratification. This study evaluates the diagnostic utility of routine stress-rest Tc-99m MIBI MPS in patients with atypical angina.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of stress-rest Tc-99m MIBI myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in detecting myocardial ischemia and evaluating cardiac function in patients presenting with atypical angina.
Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted over four months at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore. A total of 47 patients with atypical angina and inconclusive coronary angiography findings were included. Data on age, gender, medical history, heart rate, blood pressure, and Tc-99m MIBI doses were collected. Patients with contraindications to Tc-99m MIBI or stress testing were excluded. Heart rate and blood pressure were recorded at rest and under stress conditions. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive methods.
Results: Among 47 participants, 68.1% were female. Age distribution was 12.8% in 30–40 years, 34.0% in 41–50 years, 34.0% in 51–60 years, and 19.1% in 61–70 years. Medical history showed 44.7% had no symptoms, 19.1% had palpitations, 14.9% were obese, 12.8% had shortness of breath, 6.4% had diabetes, and 2.1% were smokers. Resting heart rate was high (>85 bpm) in 70.2% of patients, increasing to 80.9% under stress. Hypertension Stage 2 was observed in 34.0% at rest and 83.0% under stress. Tc-99m MIBI doses ranged from 400–450 MBq in 61.7% of patients.
Conclusion: Tc-99m MIBI myocardial perfusion scintigraphy proves to be a valuable diagnostic tool in detecting ischemia and myocardial perfusion abnormalities in patients with atypical angina. Its use facilitates early diagnosis and effective management of CAD, particularly in cases where traditional diagnostic methods are inconclusive.
PREVALENCE OF HBV AND HCV INFECTION AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTOR AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATION OF DISTRICT GILGIT, PAKISTAN
Authors: Batool Shabana , Saqib Muhammad , Abbas Qamar
Published: February 2025

Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) remain significant global health challenges, with particular concern in Pakistan, including the Gilgit region of Gilgit-Baltistan. This study evaluates the prevalence and associated risk factors of HBV and HCV in a sample of 230 individuals from Gilgit. Unsafe medical practices, such as improper sterilization, coupled with a lack of public awareness and limited healthcare access, contribute significantly to the spread of these viruses. The study found a 3.04% prevalence of HBV and a 0.87% prevalence of HCV. Common risk factors identified include inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, use of unlicensed blood donors, and traditional practices. The results underline the critical need for improved public health initiatives, better medical practices, and comprehensive awareness programs to combat HBV and HCV transmission in the region.
BR - wl-1820-A Compendious History of Sugar and Capitalism
Authors: Munjal Kunal
Published: February 2025

Review of Bosma, Ulbe. The World of Sugar: How the Sweet Stuff Transformed Our Politics, Health, and Environment over 2,000 Years. Cambridge: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2023. xi + 448 pp. Rs. 695, ISBN 9780674279391.
Resource Crunch Assail the States
Authors: Editor
Published: February 2025

The quality of the increased state spending continues to deteriorate.
Political Aspects of Cash Transfers
Authors: Editor
Published: February 2025

While cash transfers can be beneficial, the question of whether it displaces core government functions remains.
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Manajerial dan Free Cash Flow Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Dengan Kebijakan Deviden Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Perusahaan Sektor Energi Yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2019-2023
Authors: Sumiarti Marila , Yeni Fitri , Sari Yosi Puspita
Published: February 2025

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji seberapa besar pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial dan free cash flow terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan kebijakan deviden sebagai variabel intervening. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan keuangan perusahaan yang dipublikasikan oleh BEI. Metode pengumpulan sampel dengan menggunakan purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 11 perusahaan sektor energi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2019-2023. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah asumsi klasik dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Alat uji yang digunakan untuk mengolah data SPSS 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa : 1) kepemilikan manajerial secara parsial tidak berpengaruh positif dan  tidak signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden,  2) free cash flow secara parsial berpengaruh negatif  dan signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden, 3) kebijakan deviden secara parsial tidak berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, 4) kepemilikan manajerial secara parsial  tidak berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan , 5)  free cash flow secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, 6)  kebijakan deviden tidak mampu memediasi pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial terhadap nilai perusahaan, 7) kebijakan deviden mampu memediasi pengaruh free cash flow terhadap nilai perusahaan.
A sucessão no meio rural e a holding familiar: uma ótica profissional e multidisciplinar
Authors: Bühler Priscila , Bruch Kelly Lissandra , Tassinari Cardoso Fleischmann Simone
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem como tema a holding familiar como forma de planejamento sucessório no contexto rural. O objetivo é correlacionar as especificidades desafiadoras da sucessão no meio rural com a constituição da holding familiar, através da ótica multidisciplinar dos profissionais participantes desta pesquisa, em contraponto com a literatura. Utilizou-se como metodologia de estudo a pesquisa de abordagem quantitativa, de nível descritivo e exploratório, do tipo survey, com corte transversal. Os resultados apontam que as possibilidades da holding familiar podem ser eficazes para algumas especificidades desafiadoras que envolvem a sucessão no meio rural e que a percepção dos profissionais pesquisados vem ao encontro com a revisão de literatura. Contudo, a análise deve ser realizada por profissionais no caso concreto, a par da situação patrimonial/familiar e produtiva.
Légua tirana: sociedade e economia no alto sertão da Bahia / Caetité, 1890-1930
Authors: Santos Paulo Henrique Duque
Published: February 2025

Paulo Duque, historiador e pesquisador nato, participa ativamente de uma renovada produção historiográfica sobre os sertões da Bahia, uma produção que tem custado muitos esforços a todos aqueles que perseguem outros caminhos. Este livro move-se no sentido contrário aos estereótipos de um sertão atavicamente envolto em rudezas, incivilidades, isolamentos. Essa imagem distorcida e preconceituosa, que ainda encontra assentimento em nossos dias, tem suas bases desmontadas diante do livro. Leitura fundamental para todos que querem conhecer melhor o Brasil.
Sum Sideband Effect in Hybrid Optomechanical System with Two-level Atom Ensemble
Authors: Liao Qinghong  , Tang Zhian  , Ao Jiawen  ,   1 Department of Electronic Information Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China;,   2 Chongqing research institute of NCU, Nanchang University, Chongqing 402660, China
Published: February 2025

Cavity optomechanics, as a cross-discipline between nanophotonics and quantum mechanics, provides a unique platform for the research of optomechanical coupling between photons in microcavities and phonons from mechanical modes. It has a wide range of potential applications in the field of quantum physics and has become a hot topic nowadays. A theoretical scheme to enhance the sum sideband generation (SSG) via two-level atom ensemble is proposed. The effect of the atomic ensemble’s detuning frequency on the efficiency of the SSG is considered by introducing a two-level atom medium. The results indicate that the efficiency of the sum sideband generation can be significantly enhanced under either red or blue detuning of the atoms, with a greater dependence and more pronounced enhancement under red detuning. In addition, we also consider the effect of pump power, which can effectively enhance the intensity of the output signal by selecting the appropriate pump power. More interestingly, the sensitivity of SSG to atomic detuning also indicates that precise control of the atomic detuning frequency can enable fine-tuning of the SSG process. Furthermore, the cavity-atom coupling strength and atom decay rate are discussed for the transmission characteristics of the sum sideband signals. It was found that the efficiency of SSG can be effectively adjusted by the cavity-atom coupling strength and atom decay rate. The results show that the efficiency of SSG can be significantly improved by optimizing system parameters. The enhanced SSG method may have potential application prospects in realizing the measurement of high-precision weak forces and on-chip manipulation of light propagation.
A Novel LDMOS with Dual-Drift and Dual-Conduction Path Achieves an Ultra-Low Specific On-Resistance
Authors: DUAN Baoxing  , REN Yuhao  , TANG Chunping  , YANG Yintang  ,   Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Wide Band-Gap Semiconductor Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
Published: February 2025

In order to improve the contradictory between Specific On-resistance (Ron,sp) and Breakdown voltage (BV) of LDMOS, and enhance the turn-off characteristic, this paper proposes a novel LDMOS device with dual-drift regions and dual-conduction paths, which achieves an ultra-low Ron,sp. The key feature of the proposed device is the introduction of a dual-drift region structure with alternating P-type and N-type regions, along with the incorporation of planar and trench gates to control the P-type and N-type drift regions, respectively. This configuration enables the formation of two independent electron conduction paths within the drift region. When a positive voltage is applied to the planar gate, a voltage difference generated between the surface of the P-type drift region and the body of device’s drift. Thereby, under the impact of the voltage difference, the electrons are pulled to the surface of the P-type drift region to inverts and forms a high-density electron inversion layer that connects the channel and the N+ drain, which significantly increases the electron density during conduction and reduces the Ron,sp. The introduction of the trench gate provides an additional electron disappearance path, which shortens the device's turn-off time (toff). Furthermore, the introduction of the P-type drift region facilitates the recombination of electrons with holes within the P-type drift region, accelerating the electron disappearance process and further reducing the device'stoff. What’s more, the proposed device exhibits a more uniform electric field distribution and higher voltage capability is due to the P+N-N+P+ structure adopted in the PolySi-top layer. During the off-state, each of the P+N- junction and the N+P+ junction generate an electric field peak at the interface, which modulates the electric field distribution on the surface of the drift region. Simulation results indicate that at a Breakdown Voltage (BV) level of 200V, the proposed LDMOS exhibits a Ron,sp of 3.43 mΩ·cm² and a toff of 9 ns. Compared to conventional LDMOS devices, there is a 90% reduction in Ron,sp and an 11.6% decrease in toff. The proposed device not only achieves an excellent trade-off between Ron,sp and BV but also shortens the toff, demonstrating the device achieved superior performance.
Capture of Rayleigh particles by focused double-ring perfect vortex beams
Authors: SHI Pengbo  , YANG Chen  , YIN Xiaojin  , WANG Jie  ,   Shanxi Center of Technology Innovation for Light Manipulations and Applications, School of Applied Science, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan, 030024
Published: February 2025

The double-ring perfect vortex beam (DR-PVB) is generated through the superposition of two concentric perfect vortex beams (PVB). In this paper, we first study the intensity and phase distribution of the DR-PVB in the source plane. Secondly, utilizing the Huygens-Fresnel principle and the Collins formula, we obtain the intensity distribution of the DR-PVB after being focused by an ABCD optical system that includes a focusing lens. The results indicate that the intensity distribution of the focused beam is consistent with the interference pattern of two Bessel Gaussian beams. Furthermore, the number of spots in the focused intensity distribution is a multiple of the absolute value of the difference in the topological charges of the two PVBs. On the other hand, the overall size of the light beam can be adjusted by changing the lens's focal length. Thirdly, we analyze the optical radiation force exerted by the focused DR-PVB on Rayleigh particles with different refractive indices, silica and bubble, respectively. The results show that the focused DR-PVB can capture both high and low refractive index particles in the water. In addition, by comparing the focused DR-PVB under different radius combinations, we found that changing the beam radius will also change the light intensity distribution, which will lead to a change in the position and quantity of the captured particles. This result provides us with a new idea for adjusting the capture of particles in future experiments. Finally, we analyzed the gradient forces, scattering, and Brownian forces acting on the particles in the x, y, and z directions, respectively. Based on our analysis, we established the condition for stable particle capture, where the gradient force must overcome the effects of Brownian motion and scattering forces. From this, we determined the theoretical size range of particles that can be captured by the focused DR-PVB. Compared with other beams, such as Airy beams and Bessel beams, focused DR-PVB can be modulated by changing the topological charges of the two PVBs, which enables the possibility of capturing multiple particles. The results of this paper have potential application value in the field of optical manipulation.
Controlling single-photon scattering via artificial gauge fields
Authors: WANG Runting  , WANG Xudong  , MEI Feng  , XIAO Liantuan  , JIA Suotang  ,   1 Institute of Laser Spectroscopy, Shanxi University, State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics Technologies and Devices, Taiyuan 030006, China;,   2 Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
Published: February 2025

We investigate the control mechanisms of single-photon scattering in a hybrid system consisting of superconducting qubits coupled to an SSH (Su-Schrieffer-Heeger) topological photonic lattice under the influence of an artificial gauge field. This research is driven by the growing interest at the intersection of quantum optics and condensed matter physics, particularly in the realm of topological quantum optics, where the robustness of photon transport against defects and impurities can be exploited for quantum information processing. To achieve this, we develop a theoretical model that incorporates the phase of the artificial gauge field into the coupling between superconducting qubits and the SSH photonic lattice. Using the probability-amplitude method, we analytically derive expressions for the reflection and transmission amplitudes of single photons. Our results show that the artificial gauge field can effectively control single photon scattering in both the upper and lower energy bands of the SSH lattice, enabling total transmission in the upper band and total reflection in the lower band. This band-dependent scattering behavior exhibits a high degree of symmetry with respect to the lattice momentum and energy bands. Importantly, the reflection coefficient can be made independent of the lattice coupling strength and depends solely on the topological properties of the lattice. This finding suggests a robust method for detecting topological invariants in photonic lattices. Furthermore, we extend our analysis to various coupling configurations between superconducting qubits and the photonic lattice, highlighting the versatility of the artificial gauge field in manipulating photon transport. These findings not only provide new insights into the control of photon transport in topological photonic lattices but also open the door to the development of novel quantum optical devices and robust quantum information processing platforms.
Spatial and temporal patterns in the terrestrial vertebrate fauna of Edgbaston, a biogeographically significant conservation reserve in central Queensland
Authors: Kern Pippa L. , Lebbink Gabrielle , Zimny Anders , Zimny Gina , Diete Rebecca , Kutt Alex S.
Published: February 2025

Monitoring of biodiversity is a critical component of effective conservation, enabling a greater understanding of the distribution and abundance of species and changes in faunal assemblages, while allowing the evaluation of land management actions. Here we report on the first systematic fauna surveys conducted on Edgbaston Reserve between 2018 and 2020. Data were analysed to understand mammal, reptile and amphibian species composition, richness, and abundance in relation to six habitat types (Mitchell Grass, Spinifex, Springs, Ironbark, Gidgee and Escarpment) and over five different survey periods (spanning October 2018 to October 2020). This study reports on a species assemblage typical of Northern Australia savanna environments, with some distinction between key habitats, namely grassland and woodlands. We recorded a total of 13 native and one introduced amphibian species, 12 native and three introduced mammal species, and 54 reptile species comprising 1384 records across 24 sites. Twelve species were only recorded once in all five surveys. The ten most frequently recorded species were Heteronotia binoei, Gehyra versicolor, Litoria caerulea, Ctenotus capricorni, Planigale tenuirostris, Oedura cincta, Gehyra catenata, Strophurus williamsi, Menetia greyii and Ctenotus pantherinus. In general, the faunal communities across the habitat types had a high degree of overlap due to the interconnectedness of the vegetation across the reserve. This short study demonstrated the significance of this small conservation reserve for the protection of a high diversity of terrestrial vertebrate fauna due to its location in a biogeographic transition zone from the wetter east coast of Australia, into the arid interior. These data are an important foundation for continued monitoring that can be used to investigate responses to management and environmental perturbation.
Updates on the Management of Complicated Appendicitis: Review Article
Authors: H.R Kumar
Published: February 2025

The diagnosis and management of complicated appendicitis is not uniform due to the absence of any consensus. The diagnosis involves the combination of clinical examination, blood parameters, and imaging modalities like ultrasound and computerized tomography. The management can be divided into conservative treatment and immediate appendectomy. The presence of appendicolith is an indicator of recurrent attacks and hence the need for performing an interval appendectomy. In this review article, we will look at the current diagnosis and management of complicated appendicitis, including the role of conservative treatment and also laparoscopic and interval appendectomy.
Drosophila melanogaster as a Substitute Model Organism for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Aworeni Esther Opeyemi , Ojo Foluso Olamide , Foluso Janet Ifeoluwa , Hassan Luqman Adepoju , Omoola Olasheu Oluwatosin
Published: February 2025

The surge in the prevalence of neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder; a Disarray typically defined by a wide variety of conditions marked by difficulties in social skills, repetitive behaviors, disorganized speech, and challenges with nonverbal communication has increased the quest to elucidate its underlying mechanisms and create effective treatments by maximizing different animal models.
In recent decades, animal studies on autism spectrum disorder maximizing different animal models have increased. Despite the number of animal models in these findings, lasting alleviating measures have not been actualized, the known animal models are also associated with several limitations such as being too expensive, too unwieldy to handle, and characterized by a prolonged reproductive cycle, while in some areas of the world, they are becoming harder to acquire. In this regard, research is now focusing on the need to search for animal models unaffected by the stated limitations associated with the well-known animal models.  Drosophila Melanogaster (fruit fly) as a model organism in neurodegenerative, and neurodevelopmental diseases have been used by a few studies.   This review examines the significance of fruit flies as a more effective model for studying ASD.
Characterization of a hormonogenic domain from human thyroglobulin
Authors: Marriq Claudine , Lejeune Pierre-Jean , Venot Nicole , Rolland Marcel , Lissitzky Serge
Published: July 2002

A polypeptide domain of molecular mass near 22 kDa was purified from CNBr‐digest of iodine poor human thyroglobulin (hTgb). This fragment represents the N‐terminal part of the hTgb molecule and consequently contains the preferential hormonogenic tyrosine ‘acceptor’ of the protein. This fragment could correspond to the non‐iodinated and unreduced form of the thyroxinyl‐containing 26 kDa peptide previously purified from reduced and iodinated hTgb. This 22 kDa fragment is capable by itself, i.e. independently of the remaining hTgb molecule, of synthesizing thyroxine with a high efficiency after in vitro iodination. Its study should constitute a valuable way to identify at least one of the hormonogenic tyrosine ‘donor’ residues of hTgb.
Enhanced sensitivity of Streptomyces seoulensis to menadione by superfluous lipoamide dehydrogenase
Authors: Youn Hwan , Kang Sa-Ouk
Published: July 2002

Lipoamide dehydrogenase from Streptomyces seoulensis could facilitate menadione‐mediated cytochrome c reduction, which was mostly inhibited by superoxide dismutase, indicating the obvious involvement of superoxide radical anion. In this reaction, the production of superoxide radical anion occurred via a menadione semiquinone radical anion. When exposed to menadione, lipoamide dehydrogenase‐overexpressing cells showed a much lower survival rate with a concomitant decrease of intracellular protein thiol than the wild‐type strain. These results suggest that lipoamide dehydrogenase is a facilitating agent in the redox cycling of quinone compounds in vivo as well as in vitro and could inevitably increase the potential toxicity of the compounds.
Respiratory oscillations in yeast: clock‐driven mitochondrial cycles of energization
Authors: Lloyd David , Eshantha L. , Salgado J. , Turner Michael P. , Murray Douglas B.
Published: July 2002

Respiratory oscillations in continuous yeast cultures can be accounted for by cyclic energization of mitochondria, dictated by the demands of a temperature‐compensated ultradian clock with a period of 50 min. Inner mitochondrial membranes show both ultrastructural modifications and electrochemical potential changes. Electron transport components (NADH and cytochromes c and c oxidase) show redox state changes as the organisms cycle between their energized and de‐energized phases. These regular cycles are transiently perturbed by uncouplers of energy conservation, with amplitudes more affected than period; that the characteristic period is restored after only one prolonged cycle, indicates that mitochondrial energy generation is not part of the clock mechanism itself, but is responding to energetic requirement.