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Enhanced purification efficacy of the microflocculation–ultrafiltration process for raw water quality from multiple sources during heavy rainfall
Authors: Yao Tangchun , Chen Yichao , Wu Wenting , Jin Binbin , Xiao Hua , Wang Qing , Wang Ao , Xu Hang 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
In this study, we utilized direct ultrafiltration (UF) and integrated microflocculation–ultrafiltration (MF–UF) processes to treat raw water from four distinct sources, covering both dry and heavy rainfall periods. We assessed the effectiveness of microflocculation (MF) as a pretreatment to enhance treatment efficiency under complex water conditions, focusing on its role in mitigating membrane fouling. The results demonstrated the superior adaptability of UF membranes when combined with MF pretreatment, particularly in managing high turbidity during heavy rainfall, a challenge for standalone UF processes in meeting regulatory standards. This integrated approach notably improved UV254 removal efficiency from approximately 60–80%. Additionally, excitation–emission matrix spectroscopy revealed that while the MF–UF process is effective in removing dissolved organic matter (DOM), it faces limitations with high DOM concentrations in raw water. Comparative analysis of membrane flux between the two methods showed that MF pretreatment reduces filtration time, enhances flux rates, and significantly decreases membrane fouling. Finally, scanning electron microscopy further provided insights into the structure and morphology of UF membrane surface filter cakes, illustrating how MF pretreatment contributes to the sustained efficiency of membrane flux.
‘Yes, we care’: pro-environmental social identity framing to promote acceptance of decentralized wastewater treatment systems
Authors: Gómez-Román Cristina , Jans Lise , Steg Linda , Vila-Tojo Sergio , Sabucedo José-Manuel 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Decentralized wastewater treatment systems can help mitigate the water crisis. Their successful implementation depends not only on their technological design but also on the level of public support. We aim to assess how a pro-environmental social identity framing in which we present a decentralized wastewater treatment system as an environmentally responsible neighborhood initiative may increase public support of these systems. Two experimental studies examined the impact of pro-environmental social identity framing on public acceptance of decentralized wastewater systems in Groningen (the Netherlands) (n = 92) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain) (n = 208). As expected, pro-environmental social identity framing increased public acceptance in both studies, irrespective of the extent to which people identify with their neighborhood. Specifically, participants in the pro-environmental social identity framing condition displayed more positive attitudes, more positive and less negative emotions, and higher voting intentions toward the decentralized wastewater systems compared to those in the control condition. These results suggest that connecting such systems to shared neighborhood identities can be an effective strategy for overcoming barriers to their implementation. Our study offers valuable insights for policymakers, community leaders, and environmental advocates to craft messages to promote the adoption of decentralized wastewater systems.
Important but Neglected: Job Description of Community Health Workers in the Eastern Cape: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Okafor Uchenna Benedine , Obasanjo Iyabo , Ter Goon Daniel 
Published: November 2024

Introduction
The role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving health system dynamics in developed and developing countries is gaining global attention. Because they connect the community to the health system, knowing their roles is crucial. This study explores CHWs' perceptions on their job description and activities, challenges, and the relevance of their roles.

Methods
This qualitative descriptive study included 10 interviews and 13 focus groups of CHWs. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Atlas.i was used to perform thematic content analysis.

Results
CHWs educated and advocated for health issues like HIV, TB, and healthy lifestyles. CHWs experience discrimination, assault susceptibility, lack of training and skill, local dialect constraint, and distrust. CHWs believed their services were needed and valued by their communities. Overall, CHWs were satisfied with their jobs and applauded the program.

Conclusion
The findings showed that CHWs are aware of their duties and perform them with enthusiasm and commitment regardless of challenges they face, and they are appreciated by the communities they serve. Our findings have implications for enhancing CHW program practise, policies, and future research recommendations, underlining the need of addressing the issues experienced by the clients and communities they served, since this impacts the quality of their work.
Management Control System Design and Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Wijayanti Dian , Cahyadi Rino Tam 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to examine through a systematic review the management accounting research that focuses on the role of management control systems (MCS) in enhancing innovation within organizations. For that purpose, a total of 19 articles from publications spanning from 2000 to 2022 were selected using the keywords of management control system and innovation. The findings indicate that the Levers of Control (LoC) is the most widely studied topic. The next popular topic being examined is formal and informal control mechanisms. The aspect of innovation in that literature mainly focuses on product innovation, management and organizational innovation, and environmental innovation and sustainability. Future research can explore more the role of the MCS in the combined mechanism of LoC to encourage innovation. This paper contributes to the MCS literature by examining the suitable mechanisms affecting the success of innovation in a rapidly changing environment. Keywords:Management Control System, Innovation, Review Literature, Levers Of Control, New Product Development
Linkage of Money Growth on Inflation and Economic Growth - Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Sipahutar Mangasa Augustinus 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis study is about money growth, and its linkage on inflation and economic growth. It was found that money growth in the previous period affected by 0.1539 on changing of economic growth, inflation affected by -0.2637 on economic growth, and money growth affected changing of inflation by 1.0468. Money growth is a source of economic growth but it will then induce economic shocks stemming from inflation, then money growth must refer to normal growth. It was found that normal money growth is 16.7631%. Because deviation of money growth in a certain period from its normal growth will affect inflation and economic growth, money growth must be controlled by a small deviation from its normal growth. This method on determining normal money growth can be used as reference to Bank Indonesia in determining economic growth and inflation, and to commercial banks in determining interest rates. Keywords:Economic Growth, Inflation, Money Growth, Normal Growth of Money
An Online Resource for Monitoring 24-Hour Activity in Children and Adolescents: Observational Analysis
Authors: Loo Benny Kai Guo , Toh Siao Hui , Fadzully Fadzlynn , Zainuddin Mohammad Ashik , Abu Bakar Muhammad Alif , Gao Joanne Shumin , Teo Jing Chun , Lim Ethel Jie Kai , Tan Beron Wei Zhong , Chia Michael Yong Hwa , Chua Terence Buan Kiong , Tan Kok Hian 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
The Singapore integrated 24-hour activity guide for children and adolescents was introduced to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and diet, to enhance metabolic health and prevent noncommunicable diseases. To support the dissemination and implementation of these recommendations, a user-friendly online resource was created to help children and adolescents adopt these behaviors in Singapore.

Objective
This study aimed to assess the acceptability of the resource in the adoption of healthier lifestyle behaviors, and the change in the users’ behaviors with the use of this resource.

Methods
Participants aged 7-17 years were required to log their activity levels of the past 7 days at the beginning and at the end of a 3-month period using the browser-based online resource, including information on the duration and frequency of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA), length of sedentary behavior, duration and regularity of sleep, and food portions. User satisfaction, on the length, ease of use, and relevance of the online resource, was also recorded using a 10-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics and statistical analyses, including the Wilcoxon signed rank test and McNemar test, were carried out at baseline and at the end of 3 months.

Results
A total of 46 participants were included for analysis. For physical activity, the number of days of MVPA increased from a median of 3 (IQR 2‐5) days to 4 (IQR 2‐5) days (P=.01). For sedentary behavior, the median daily average screen time decreased from 106 (IQR 60‐142.5) minutes to 90 (IQR 60‐185) minutes. For sleep, 10% (5/46) more participants met the recommended duration, and the number of days with regular sleep increased from a median of 6 (IQR 5‐7) days to 7 (IQR 5‐7) days (P=.03). For diet, there was a decrease in the portion of carbohydrates consumed from a median of 42% (IQR 30‐50) to 40% (IQR 30‐48.5; P=.03), and the number of days of water and unsweetened beverage consumption remained stable at a median of 5 days but with a higher IQR of 4‐7 days (P=.04). About 90% (39-41/46) of the participants reported that the resource was relevant and easy to use, and the rating for user satisfaction remained favorable at a median of 8 with a higher IQR of 7‐9 (P=.005).

Conclusions
The findings support the development of a dedicated resource to assist the implementation of healthy lifestyle behaviors based on the Singapore integrated 24-hour activity guide for children and adolescents. This resource received favorable ratings and its use showed the adoption of healthier behaviors, including increased physical activity and sleep, as well as decreased sedentary time and carbohydrate consumption, at the end of a 3-month period.
Diabetes Associated With Maternally Inherited Diabetes and Deafness (MIDD): From Pathogenic Variant to Phenotype
Authors: Chanoine Jean-Pierre , Thompson David M. , Lehman Anna 
Published: November 2024

Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD) is a monogenic mitochondrial disorder caused by a pathogenic variant in the MT-TL1 gene encoding a leucine transfer RNA. We propose a new hypothesis that explains how the MT-TL1 variant causes impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes in MIDD. We suggest that diabetes in MIDD primarily depends on a variable combination of insulin resistance and impaired β-cell function that seems more likely to occur in the presence of high skeletal muscle heteroplasmy and moderate β-cell heteroplasmy for m.3243A&gt;G. The underlying genetic defect generates oxidative stress and disrupts the tricarboxylic acid cycle, leading to mTORC1 hyperactivity and modifying mitochondrial retrograde signaling. mTORC1 hyperactivity contributes to insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction and to an increased load of the m.3243A&gt;G phenotypic variant. Abnormal mitochondrial signaling affects the nuclear epigenome and influences MIDD phenotype. We highlight evidence that, despite being an apparent pathogenic factor, heteroplasmy in the blood and in tissues does not fully explain the phenotypic variability of this condition and that other factors, including mtDNA copy number, additional nuclear or mitochondrial variants, environmental factors, and metabolic characteristics of the patient, may contribute. A better understanding of the mechanisms leading to MIDD will help inform novel management strategies for this form of diabetes.

Article Highlights
Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD) is a mitochondrial disorder characterized primarily by hearing impairment and diabetes. m.3243A&gt;G, the most common phenotypic variant, causes a complex rewiring of the cell with discontinuous remodeling of both mitochondrial and nuclear genome expressions. We propose that MIDD depends on a combination of insulin resistance and impaired β-cell function that occurs in the presence of high skeletal muscle heteroplasmy (approximately ≥60%) and more moderate cell heteroplasmy (∼25%–72%) for m.3243A&gt;G. Understanding the complex mechanisms of MIDD is necessary to develop disease-specific management guidelines that are presently lacking.
Do We Need A Quality Assessment for Note-Taking Technologies in Technology-Assisted Interpreting? A Descriptive Study
Authors: Nugrahani Dyah - , Purnomo SF Luthfie Arguby 
Published: November 2024

Technology-assisted interpreting (TAI) signifies a binary concern encompassing not only the interpreting process but also the technology used. One of the technologies playing crucial roles in signifying the quality of interpreting is note-taking technology. Thereby we argue that note-taking technologies used in TAI require a specific quality assessment since they influence the process and result of interpreting. We propose a conceptual framework for a quality assessment specifically designed for note-taking technologies used in TAI by taking Aarseth’s textonomy theory (1997), Costa, Pastor, and Muňes’s technology aid based interpreting classification theory (2014), O’Brien and Toms’s user engagement theory (2008), Venkatesh and Davis’s technology acceptance model (2000), and Friedman’s immersion theory (2014). We propose that the note-taking technology quality assessment has to address three primary considerations. They are functional parameters, user’s function considerations, and interpreting types. Functional parameters, which assess the interaction between users and note-taking technologies, consist of engagement, acceptance, and immersion. User’s functions, comprising of interpretive, explorative, and configurative functions, assist the assessors in comprehending the characteristics of particular note-taking technologies. Interpreting types, classified based on the technology dominantly used in the interpreting process, helps the assessors indicate which technology fits what interpreting types.
The Representation of Liberal Feminism in the Picture Book Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley
Authors: Malau Theophanie Clarissa , Kusumayanti Dina Dyah , Supiastutik Supiastutik 
Published: November 2024

This research aims to show that women can dominate the story as seen in Negley’s picture book (2019) Mary Wears What She Wants. The theory used in this research is the theory of representation by Stuart Hall (1997). Besides, Barthes’ semiotic theory (1957, 1968) is utilized to reveal the meaning of verbal and visual data in Negley’s picture book. This research is qualitative in its nature in which the data are the verbal as well as the visual texts of the picture book under study. The finding of this research shows that the picture book under scrutiny represents inequality of gender rather than equality which highlight the inequality of women and men in the Victorian society. Another finding reveals that liberal feminism is represented through the main character, Mary. Mary dares to take risks to choose and decide the best for women, as she thinks that women have the rights to do anything they want without hesitation and with no limitation. This research also reveals that Mary uses her power to voice and to make changes impacting to women in her time. Because of her strive and determination, to date women have the bravery and power to do anything they want.
Local Wisdom-Led Business Communication: A Case Study of “Barosok” in Livestock Market in West Sumatera Indonesia
Authors: Evanita Susi , Andriani Chichi , Asri Zul , Trinanda Okki , Fahmi Zul 
Published: November 2024

Business communication with local wisdom of ethnic Minangkabau in addition to aiming for business interests but still prioritizing social and human values. This research aims to reveal the non-verbal symbols used in the "barosok" tradition as one of the communication styles of the livestock trade in the West Sumatra region, especially the Minangkabau ethnics and documented it in a book. This communication style upholds the values of privacy, confidentiality, solidarity, and tolerance. This research was conducted using the Qualitative method with an Indept interview approach, the informants of this research were traders and community leaders in the Talao Guguak Bukittinggi livestock market area and the Muaro Paneh Solok livestock market. Informants were drawn using the snowball sampling method with data collection techniques using triangulation. This research concludes that: two regions in West Sumatra still have traditional buying and selling transactions (barosok), namely Talao Guguak Bukittinggi and Muaro Paneh-Solok cattle market, it is hoped that there will be an increase in understanding and preservation of traditional business communication (barosok) for the people of West Sumatra in particular and the people of Indonesia in general, and the results of new research in the form of data collection/documentation of research objects. This research recommends relating to the effectiveness of this communication model in achieving business goals and the current generation's perception of it.
Identification of raccoon rabies virus variant in a stray kitten: the role of veterinary practitioners in detection and reporting of a non-native zoonotic pathogen—Nebraska, 2023
Authors: Carpenter Ann , Price Emma R. , Stein Sydney R. , Beron Andrew J. , Divis Anna , Mix Sharon , Hess Amy R. , Nelson Kathleen M. , Wetzel Chad T. , Fredrick Justin , Huse Lindsay , Horn Amber , Loy Duan S. , Loy John D. , Morgan Clint N. , Rodriguez Sergio E. , Shelus Victoria , Gigante Crystal M. , Hutson Christina L. , Orciari Lillian A. , Swedberg Catherine , Boutelle Cassandra , Chipman Richard B. , Donahue Matthew , Wallace Ryan M. , Buss Bryan F. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Rabies is a fatal encephalitic disease affecting all mammals. This report describes identification of raccoon rabies virus variant isolated from a stray kitten in an urban Midwestern city that is nonendemic for this virus variant. The kitten originally presented with nonspecific neurologic abnormalities. Astute veterinary, wildlife, and public health professionals played a critical role in the identification of this fatal zoonotic disease and the extensive public health and wildlife management response that ensued. This case serves as an important reminder of the risk of rabies in unvaccinated animals or those without known vaccination status, including stray animals.
Торговые связи населения Башкирского Приуралья в XIV в. по результатам изучения кашинной керамики
Authors: Тузбеков Айнур Ильфатович 
Published: November 2024

В статье представлены результаты изучения кашинной керамики, выявленной на поселенческих памятниках археологии золотоордынского периода на территории Башкирского Приуралья, которые позволили определить направления торговых связей населения региона в XIV в. В рамках исследования изучены 218 фрагментов кашинной посуды, обнаруженной на 4 поселенческих памятниках. Для ее классификации применена методика В.Ю. Коваля. В результате проведенных исследований установлено, что население Башкирского Приуралья, в золотоордынский период, имело прочные торговые связи с городами Нижнего и Среднего Поволжья, Средней Азии и Ирана. Определено, что в первой половине XIV века южный вектор торговых связей претерпел изменения и получил новый импульс для развития. Концентрация большинства изделий из кашина, найденных в Башкирском Приуралье, на селище Подымалово-1 позволило сделать вывод о его высокой значимости в сухопутной торгово-коммуникационной сети региона, которая возможно осуществлялась по вершинам водоразделов.
ESTUDO E ANÁLISE DOS PRINCÍPIOS DE MARKETING SOBRE A EMPRESA COMÉRCIO DE LANCHES E SUCOS LTDA – UMUARAMA-PR
Authors: Silva Leonardo Fabiano da , Oliveira Willer Carlos 
Published: November 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo compreender e analisar os impactos que os princípios de marketing têm sobre a operação de empresas de pequeno porte. Para tanto, estabeleceu-se um diálogo entre as áreas de conhecimento pertinentes, como a gerência de produto, definições de preço, que definem o valor do preço do produto ou do serviço, publicidade, classificada como a divulgação dos produtos e serviços nas mídias de venda, vendas, que é a espécie de uma troca entre produto ou serviço por dinheiro, além do público alvo, que são os consumidores que necessitam ou possuem desejos de comprar produtos ou contratar serviços da empresa. A empresa escolhida para o estudo deste artigo se localiza na cidade de Umuarama, no estado do Paraná, e tem como segmento lanches e sucos, ou seja, uma lanchonete, bastante conhecida na região pelo variado cardápio e atendimento aos seus consumidores. No desenvolver do estudo, aplicou-se um questionário aos clientes do estabelecimento, tendo a maioria dos respondentes mais de 51 anos de idade, 70 % são do sexo masculino, 46,66% possuem renda entre R$ 1.212,01 até R$ 3.000,00, e com valor médio de gasto no estabelecimento de R$ 50,00 até R$ 75,00 a cada ida.
Bimekizumab 4-year Maintenance of Responses in Week 16 Responders with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Results from the BE BRIGHT Open-label Extension Phase 3 Trial
Authors: Blauvelt Andrew , Foley Peter , Langley Richard , Conrad Curdin , Rosmarin David , Romiti Ricardo , Wang Maggie , Szilagyi Balint , Hoepken Bengt , Warren Richard 
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic disease where loss of response to biologic therapies over time is commonly observed; studying long-term efficacy of new treatments is important.1 Maintenance of high responses to bimekizumab (BKZ) has been reported through 3 years (yrs) in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.2 This study evaluates the maintenance of clinical responses over 4 years among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who achieved complete or near-complete skin clearance after 16 weeks (wks) of BKZ treatment and entered the BE BRIGHT open-label extension. Responses were compared over 4 years between all patients who were randomized to BKZ and continued to receive bimekizumab (320 mg every 4 wks [Q4W] or Q8W) in the open-label extension, and those who received the BKZ dosing regimen that is approved for most patients: BKZ 320 mg Q4W to Wk 16 followed by 320 mg Q8W.
Methods: Patients completing the 52-wk BE VIVID or 56-wk BE SURE/BE READY phase 3 trials could enter the BE BRIGHT open-label extension (OLE).2–5
Maintenance of PASI90/PASI100 (≥90%/100% improvements from baseline in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) to Yr4 (OLE Wk144) was assessed in Wk16 responders. Analyzed patients were randomized to BKZ 320 mg Q4W to Wk16, received BKZ Q4W or Q8W until OLE entry, then BKZ Q4W or Q8W dependent on PASI response/prior dose (BKZ Total); the subset who received BKZ Q4W/Q8W/Q8W (initial/maintenance/OLE) were also analyzed. All received BKZ Q8W from OLE Wk48 or at their next scheduled visit.
Patients who discontinued due to lack of efficacy/treatment-related adverse events were considered non-responders; multiple imputation was used for all other missing data (modified non-responder imputation).
Results: Of 989 BKZ-randomized patients, 87.5% achieved PASI90 and 62.7% PASI100 at Wk16 (non-responder imputation). 693 Wk16 PASI90 and 503 PASI100 responders entered the OLE (BKZ Total); 186 and 147, respectively, received BKZ Q4W/Q8W/Q8W. 87.7%/73.3% of Wk16 PASI90/PASI100 responders maintained their responses to Yr4 (BKZ Total). In the Q4W/Q8W/Q8W subset, 89.0%/76.7% maintained their responses to Yr4.
Conclusions: Among Wk16 responders, high efficacy responses were sustained through 4 yrs of BKZ treatment, including patients who received the approved Q4W/Q8W/Q8W dosing regimen.