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Komandinio darbo ir asmeninės lyderystės raiška slaugytojo darbe
Authors: Mikalauskienė Agnė , Rapolienė Lolita , Truš Marija 
Published: February 2025

Komandinis darbas ir asmeninė lyderystė yra kertiniai veiksniai, padedantys užtikrinti tinkamą darbinę aplinką, kokybiškas paslaugas ir darbo efektyvumą. Tyrimo tikslas: išanalizuoti komandinio darbo ir asmeninės lyderystės raišką ir tarpusavio sąsajas slaugytojo darbe. Tyrimo metodika. 2024 m. vienoje iš Klaipėdos sveikatos priežiūros įstaigų atliktas kiekybinis tyrimas, kuriame dalyvavo 189 komandinį darbą dirbantys slaugytojai. Taikyti TeamSTEPPS ir Leadership practices inventory klausimynai, statistinei analizei taikytas SPSS for Windows 21.0. Tyrimo rezultatai. Dauguma slaugytojų, nepriklausomai nuo darbo stažo, komandinį darbą vertina gerai, penktadalis – vidutiniškai. Slaugytojai aukščiausiai vertina situacijos stebėjimą, komandos struktūrą ir bendravimą, žemiausiai – abipusės paramos nuostatą. Situacijos stebėjimo ir komandos struktūros veiksniai buvo patikimai geriau vertinami slaugytojų su mažesniu darbo stažu. Dauguma slaugytojų, nepriklausomai nuo darbo patirties, teigiamai vertinoa lyderystę, pusei užtenka lyderio savybių, trečdalis slaugytojų savo darbe taiko transformacinį lyderystės stilių, o daugiau nei trečdalis nelaiko savęs lyderiais. Svarbiausiais lyderio bruožais slaugytojai įvardijo atsakingumą, profesionalumą ir komunikabilumą. Labiausiai išreikšti asmeninės lyderystės veiksniai tarp slaugytojų buvo kitų drąsinimas ir pavyzdžio rodymas, mažiausiai išreikštas – įtikinimas vizija. Nustatyta, kad, didėjant respondentų darbo stažui, reikšmingai mažėja jų iššūkio procesui lyderystės veiksnys. Tyrimo metu nustatytos tiesioginės sąsajos tarp daugumos slaugytojų asmeninių komandinio darbo nuostatų ir jų lyderystės raiškos. Pavyzdžio rodymas, įtikinimas vizija ir kitų įgalinimas patikimai gerino visus komandinių nuostatų veiksnius. Išvados. Svarbiausios komandinės nuostatos yra situacijos stebėjimas, komandos struktūra ir bendravimas, o labiausiai išreikšti asmeninės lyderystės veiksniai – kitų drąsinimas ir pavyzdžio rodymas. Nustatyti patikimi tiesioginiai ryšiai tarp daugumos komandinių ir lyderystės veiksnių rodo, kad, stiprinant asmeninę lyderystę, galima daryti teigiamą įtaką komandiniam darbui, kuris pagerintų darbo rezultatus, o stiprinant komandos struktūrą, situacijos stebėjimą ir bendravimą gali būti ugdomi visi lyderystės bruožai.
The effects of the light spectrum on the reproductive system and epididymal semen quality of pubertal male rats
Authors: Acisu Tutku Can , Akarsu Serkan Ali , Firat Fatma , Tiraşçi Nurhan , Baykalir Yasin , Çeribaşi Songül , Şimşek Ülkü Gülcihan , Sönmez Mustafa 
Published: February 2025

AbstractLight is one of the factors affecting physiological functions in living things. In the present study, reproductive functions of male rats exposed to different wavelengths of light were evaluated. For this purpose, a total of 56 male Sprague Dawley rats were used in 7 groups (n = 8 per group). Rats were exposed to light spectrum with different wavelengths for 63 days. It was observed that malondialdehyde levels were lower in the orange (2.77 ± 0.16 nmol*mL−1), red (4.27 ± 0.17 nmol*mL−1), yellow (5.14 ± 0.15 nmol*mL−1) and green (5.56 ± 0.40 nmol*mL−1) coloured light group compared to the other groups [purple (7.07 ± 0.96 nmol*mL−1), blue (7.52 ± 0.89 nmol*mL−1), white (8.59 ± 1.20 nmol*mL−1)] (P < 0.001). The lowest glutathione levels were observed in purple (86.82 ± 1.63 nmol mL−1), blue (101.25 ± 3.61 nmol*mL−1), yellow (105.44 ± 1.70 nmol*mL−1) and green (108.11 ± 0.51 nmol*mL−1) coloured groups, respectively. The lowest sperm motility percentage was found in blue (29.16 ± 11.40), purple (56.25 ± 3.36), green (62.50 ± 4.91) and white (69.58 ± 5.51) coloured light groups compared to the other groups (P < 0.001). Epididymal sperm density decreased significantly in rats exposed to purple, orange and blue light (P < 0.001). The abnormal sperm ratio was higher in the blue and white light group compared to the other groups (P < 0.001). Histological examinations showed that tubulus seminiferus contortus diameter and germinal cell thickness decreased significantly in the purple light treatment (P < 0.001). As a summary, the application of purple and blue light has negative effects on the reproductive function in rats.
The challenges experienced by practitioners from under-resourced early childhood development centres in South Africa: a single site study
Authors: Visser Marieta , Grossmark Jessica , KrÃ¼ger Susann , Smith Carmen , Van Zyl Marzel , Willemse Zuandré , Wright Caitlyn 
Published: February 2025

Background: The occupation of education prepares children for adulthood. Each child has the right to education, which has the power to end intergenerational cycles of poverty and inequality. However, poor access to and quality of education at early childhood development (ECD) centres continue to prevail in marginalised communities in South Africa.Aim: This study aimed to identify the challenges experienced by ECD practitioners and coordinators regarding the quality of their ECD programme.Methods: A qualitative, descriptive enquiry was conducted with six purposively sampled participants from an ECD organisation in South Africa. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with practitioners from under-resourced ECD centres from Bloemfontein, rural towns, and the organisation's ECD coordinator. Audio recordings of the interviews were transcribed verbatim. Deductive content analysis was used to analyse the data.Results: Four themes were identified from interview data: (i) teaching and learning; (ii) management and leadership; (iii) ECD environment; and (iv) ECD legislation and policies. Practitioners indicated that they wanted to improve their qualifications and have access to a contextually relevant programme with appropriate resources.Conclusion: If the expressed challenges were addressed on an inter-professional collaborative platform, the quality of this ECD service could be improved.Â Keywords: teaching and learning; early childhood development; ECD policy and legislation; ECD practitioners; ECD programme; occupational therapy; South Africa
Kinematic Source Modeling Using Radiation-Corrected Empirical Green’s Functions in Waveform Inversion
Authors: Shibata Ritsuya , Aso Naofumi 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Waveform inversion is an effective way to estimate the spatiotemporal slip distribution and directions, known as the source process. However, this method has limitations in its applicability due to the availability of a velocity structure with sufficient resolution. In this study, to expand the applicability of the waveform inversion, we proposed and tested a new waveform inversion method based on the empirical Green’s function (EGF) approach with radiation correction. This new method is advantageous for estimating slip directions with a single EGF event. We verified the performance of the new inversion method using synthetic tests with theoretical waveforms. We confirmed that the distribution of the assumed slip can be reproduced effectively using this new inversion method, reproductivity which is superior to the conventional EGF approach. Larger location and mechanism differences between the EGF and target events caused the worse reproductivity of the slip model. We then analyzed the source processes of crustal earthquakes in Japan to investigate the applicability of the new method for real data. Consequently, we obtained source models with a better waveform fitting with a variance reduction of 40%. The uncertainty in the inversion results was also investigated using a bootstrapping test. The results suggest that a larger slip can cause less variety in the slip amount and direction. We investigated the inversion stability using various candidate EGF events. The slip distributions for each candidate EGF event had a common characteristic for most cases. However, the station coverage sometimes affected the inversion results. This new inversion method can contribute to a broader understanding of the mechanisms of fault rupture growth in kinematics.
Prevalence of Cataractous Changes in the Eyes and Chronic Inflammatory Changes in the Hands Among Spine Surgeons
Authors: Hijikata Yasukazu , Yamashita Kazuta , Hatsusaka Natsuko , Nagata Tatsuo , Kitamura Hiroko , Morota Koichi , Matsuzaki Satoru , Nakagami Koichi , Hitomi Go , Kuriyama Tomoko , Kowatari Munehiko , Chida Koichi , Sasaki Hiroshi , Moritake Takashi 
Published: February 2025

Background:
The impact of radiation exposure on cataracts and hand skin cancer in orthopaedic and spine surgeons remains understudied. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cataracts and chronic hand inflammation in orthopaedic and spine surgeons and to assess their association with radiation exposure.

Methods:
A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on orthopaedic and spine surgeons attending the 38th Annual Meeting of the Neurospinal Society of Japan or the 31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for the Study of Low Back Pain. Cataractous changes were categorized into none, lens micro-opacity, or cataracts and were detailed alongside the prevalence of chronic hand inflammation, which included longitudinal melanonychia and hand eczema. Participants were divided into quartiles according to hand-exposure opportunities in the operating and fluoroscopy rooms in 2022. Prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of chronic hand inflammation in the upper quartiles relative to the first quartile were calculated using modified Poisson regression adjusted for potential confounders.

Results:
The median work experience of the 162 participants was 23 years, and the median number of hand-exposure opportunities was 70 (interquartile range [IQR], 20 to 123) in the operating room and 20 (IQR, 0 to 60) in the fluoroscopy room. The prevalence of cataracts was 20% (32 participants), and the prevalence of cataractous changes, including lens micro-opacity, was 40% (64 participants). Chronic hand inflammation was present in 62 participants (38%), of whom 52 had longitudinal melanonychia and 23 had hand eczema. The adjusted prevalence ratios of chronic hand inflammation relative to the lowest quartile of hand-exposure opportunities in the operating room were 0.91 (0.50, 1.66) for quartile 2, 0.72 (0.41, 1.25) for quartile 3, and 1.56 (0.97, 2.50) for quartile 4. For fluoroscopy room exposure, the adjusted prevalence ratios were 2.31 (1.16, 4.58) for quartile 2, 2.03 (1.00, 4.09) for quartile 3, and 2.94 (1.51, 5.75) for quartile 4.

Conclusions:
This study highlighted substantial cataractous and chronic hand inflammatory changes in spine surgeons, indicating indirect and direct radiation exposure effects. Therefore, radiation safety and protective measures must be emphasized. Comparative studies with other populations and longitudinal observations are required to better understand the effects of radiation on health.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
THE EFFECTS OF TWO RECENT HURRICANES ON FORAMINIFERAL ASSEMBLAGES AND SEDIMENTS OF A WAVE-DOMINATED, MICROTIDAL BARRIER-ISLAND SYSTEM, NORTH CAROLINA, USA
Authors: Culver Stephen J. , Mallinson David J. , Allen Cody , Brown Colby , Shmorhun Nina Maria-Elena , Buzas Martin A. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We investigate whether sediment grain-size and foraminiferal data may be used to recognize hurricane activity in sandy barrier island sediments, specifically on Bear Island, North Carolina, USA. Eighteen locations were sampled in 2016 following a five-year quiescent interval. The same sites were resampled in 2018 following Hurricane Florence, and again in 2019 following Hurricane Dorian. Samples were used to test the hypothesis that different sediment sources and transport directions were activated by each storm, thus leading to varying foraminiferal assemblages, and changed sediment characteristics in barrier island environments. The effects of hurricanes Florence and Dorian on sediments and foraminifera of barrier island environments proved to be different and complex. Hurricane Florence reduced environmental distinction and Hurricane Dorian had a lesser effect likely due to its lower energy and different track. Thus, the contrasting energy of these hurricanes, their tracks, and wind directions, were important determinants of changes to the barrier islands that took place in 2018 and 2019. Each hurricane has its own characteristics and subsequent effects on barrier island sedimentological and micropaleontological characteristics. Recognition of discrete episodes of hurricane-driven onshore transport in the sand-rich part of the stratigraphic record of a barrier island system adjacent to a sediment-starved shelf is unlikely.
The development of COPMAN-Air: A highly sensitive method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in air
Authors: Yoshinaga Tomoyo , Ando Yoshinori , Sato Yumi , Kishida Takeru , Kitajima Masaaki 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Several studies have successfully detected SARS-CoV-2 in air samples; however, in most of these, the focus was on validating the air collection method, and there was no report on the development of a virus-detection method. In this study, to detect viruses in air samples more sensitively than conventional detection methods, we applied COPMAN, a highly sensitive virus-detection method using wastewater samples, to air samples to develop COPMAN-Air. Briefly, with this method, the extremely low amount of viral RNA in air samples is efficiently detected via three reaction steps: RT, preamplification, and qPCR, as with COPMAN. We evaluated COPMAN-Air using samples from a fever clinic for COVID-19 patients. COPMAN-Air demonstrated a higher detection rate of viral RNA compared to conventional methods: 22 (95.7%) vs. 14 (60.9%) out of 23 samples. Additionally, a positive correlation (r=0.70) was found between the amount of viral RNA detected by COPMAN-Air and the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, suggesting that COPMAN-Air could estimate the number of SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals in a given space based on the quantitative values of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in air samples. Surveillance systems for pathogens in the air using COPMAN-Air are expected to be valuable for assessing the number of infected individuals and for the implementation of public health measures.
Stakeholder engagement to increase the impact of water technology case studies
Authors: Perkis A. , Mansilla W. A. , Glotzbach R. , Munaretto S. , Rubini A. , Gervasio I. , Argo A. , Venkataswamy Gowda D. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Successful uptake and acceptance of technologies and strategies for symbiotic solutions require active engagement of relevant stakeholder groups. By exchanging knowledge, developing ideas, and learning together, stakeholders contribute to innovative and sustainable water management solutions within industrial symbiosis. ULTIMATE fosters such engagement across its nine case studies (CS) through three approaches: eXtended Reality technologies for Immersive Media Experiences (IMX), Communities of Practice (CoPs), and Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs). The IMX leverages a Place by Design Playbook to co-create tailored installations that represent CS experiences, augmented by synthetic overlays and gamification via an augmented reality app. CoPs, maintained as social learning systems, bring together experts and stakeholders to co-develop and support solutions. Meanwhile, WOLLs offer real-world environments to refine and test innovations, ensuring their relevance and adoption. Together, these approaches create a framework for fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices in industrial symbiosis.
Investigating the Trajectories of Poor Vision in Children and Adolescents in Wuhan, China From 2016 to 2019: Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Xu Lijuan , Li Hanjia , Li Fang , Zhang Tinghui , Yan Jingyan , Yan Hong , He Lu , Yu Bin 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Poor vision is a challenging public health problem among children and adolescents globally and in China. It is well-recognized that early onset of poor vision and progressing to moderate and severe poor vision will increase the risk of irreversible blinding complications. To achieve the national goal of poor vision control and prevention, it is essential to investigate and understand the development of poor vision among children and adolescents in China.

Objective
This study aims to investigate the progression of poor vision among children and adolescents in Wuhan, China, based on a prospective cohort and to provide scientific evidence for the development and implementation of effective poor vision prevention and control programs.

Methods
Data were derived from a 4-year prospective cohort (2016‐2019) of primary and middle school students (N=108,585) in Wuhan, China. Vision condition was measured using the standard logarithmic visual acuity charts. A group-based trajectory model was used to identify trajectories of poor vision overall and by gender and region.

Results
The mean age of the study subjects was 11.13 (SD 3.33) years, 200,110 (53.91%) were male and the majority (354404, 95.48%) were from urban areas. The prevalence of poor vision was 58.51% in 2016, 58.95% in 2017, 53.83% in 2018, and 54.79% in 2019. Group-based trajectory model identified 3 groups, including normal vision group (NVG) (27.4%), vision decline group (VDG) (17.8%), and moderate poor vision group (MPVG) (54.8%). A higher proportion of girls (57.8%) were in the MPV group compared to boys (50.5%), and the VDG showed greater changes in girls compared to boys. Furthermore, urban students (55.3%) had a higher proportion of MPV compared to rural students (47.5%), while urban students (17.2%) had a smaller proportion in the VDG compared to rural students (24%). Further analyses showed that as age increased, the likelihood of being categorized in the NVG decreased (β=−.417, P<.001), while the likelihood of being in the VDG (β=.058, P<.001) increased. Compared with boys, girls were more likely to be categorized in the VDG (β=.597, P<.001) and MPV group (β=.362, P<.001). Rural students were less likely than urban students to be categorized in the VDG (β=−.311, P<.001).

Conclusions
The prevalence of poor vision among children and adolescents in Wuhan has remained high over the years, with a slight decrease in recent years. The study identified three groups: normal vision, vision decline, and moderate poor vision. Girls and students from urban areas were more likely to have moderate poor vision, while boys and rural students had a higher proportion of vision decline. These findings provide valuable information for implementing poor vision prevention and control policies in the region.
Upaya Peningkatan Kinerja Arsiparis di Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan
Authors: Hayati Afita Nur 
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to describe the improvement in the capacity of the State Islamic University of Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris (UINSI) Samarinda educational staff. This study focuses on the Special Functional Department (JFT) of the Senior Records Manager during their new post-equalization activity. A qualitative method was taken in this study. Case studies are selected to study spesific cases such as individuals, groups, institutions, or communities more intensively. This is because case studies make it possible to pinpoint crucial elements, procedures, and even relationships. JFT Senior Records Manager from various UINSI Samarinda units were the informants who were interviewed. According to the study's findings, JFT Senior Records Manager did not have basic knowledge whatsoever related to the functional duties given due to the process of enforcement. This study's conclusion is that education and training is a way to improve performance. The UINSI Samarinda educational staff offers formal master's-level coursework in general education, but the program of study is not specifically related to archivism. However, training in accordance with the field of responsibility could not be performed in an ideal manner to meet the requirements of his functional department.
Rhetoric Of The Master Of Ceremony (Communication Style In Guiding Kaili Tribe Wedding Events In Central Sulawesi)
Authors: Zainuddin Sumarni , Adrian Donal , Wahid Muhammad , Ramadhan Moch Rezky , Fadli Magfirah Atsari Ayu , Tampubolon Romaulina 
Published: February 2025

The Master of Ceremony (MC) is perpetrator frequent communication face to face direct with audience There are many people who have a certain style in conveying messages when leading wedding ceremonies for the Kaili tribe in Central Sulawesi. Objective study that is know And give description related with Master of Ceremony's communication style in guiding sacred wedding events based on the customary patterns of the Kaili Tribe in Central Sulawesi Method study qualitative with technique taking informant use purposive. Technique collection data is interview deep ( Indepth Interviewing) And observation direct For technique analysis use Data Reduction, Presentation Data And Conclusion Drawing / Verification The research results show that in the marriage ceremony procession, the MC guides the event precisely and accurately or what is called (precive), that is, there is no need to add too much vocabulary, because there will be a session for traditional parents and religious figures to speak. Furthermore, at the Kaili traditional wedding reception there was also limited inclusion, namely only the Peulu Cinde dance as a dance of appreciation for the bride and groom who were present and the invited guests. The MC also plays a role in explaining the meaning of the dance to support the course of the event or what is called (relaxed). At the Kaili tribe's wedding reception, an MC must be able to play a tone of voice (dramatic), use good body gestures (animated expressive), be able to argue logically according to the event's friends (argumentative), show polite etiquette in conveying good messages. speak Kaili and Indonesian. This will also be related to the behavior shown (friendly), because good ethics can give a positive impression to anyone (impression leaving).