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Designing and codifying a test to measure the speed and ability to pass and receive the ball in a collective fast attack for Iraqi handball club players
Authors: Fathi Moushriq , Hadi Zahraa , Abd Alhussein Huda , Hussein Yasir 
Published: September 2024

The recent amendments to the rules of the law of the game have contributed effectively to raise the pace of competition by increasing the speed of the game’s rhythm to revolutionize this field. Therefore, most international and local teams have begun to change training methods to reflect this on the style of playing and the concentration of those teams has shifted to the fast attack that is characterized by ease and scoring goals quickly to achieve victory so that the dominant character of the game becomes fast rhythm playing. All handball players should have the capabilities that qualify them to meet the requirements of the game which helps to determine the level of ball passing skills among handball players in a collective fast attack to perform shots on goal skillfully with high accuracy. Hence, it requires the availability of means or tests to measure the capabilities of the players, and here lies the importance of this study, but if these tests are found, they are rare or not sufficient for the purpose, and here lies the problem of the study. Therefore, the researchers agree to delve into this matter to develop appropriate solutions by designing a modern measurement method or a special test so that researchers, coaches and handball players alike can benefit from the test as a humble service from the researchers of this paper towards the game. The study is conducted on some club players participating in the Iraqi Handball League. The main goal of this study is to design and codify a special test to measure the ability of the players to perform a fast collective attack. Additionally, as for the areas of study, the researchers rely on some club players participating in the Iraqi Handball League. The study is performed on 10th Mar, 2021 until 20th Jul, 2022. The procedures of the test are conducted in the stadiums of the clubs participating in the Iraqi Handball League. The study employs a general qualitative approach. The researchers also employ quantitative methods to highlight the percentages, the arithmetic mean, the standard deviation, the simple correlation coefficient, the T test, the standard score, and the modified standard score. The researchers conclude from the results they achieved that this test, which is designed and codified, is characterized by high accuracy and adequacy, and can be used to measure the speed and ability to pass and receive the ball in the collective fast attack of handball players which is the reason for designing such test. The researchers support employing such tests to measure the speed and effectiveness of handball players’ performance of the fast attack process in order to properly evaluate their performance before and during the championships. The researchers also urge to devise other tests on different samples.
Whole-volume histogram analysis of spectral-computed tomography iodine maps characterizes HER2 expression in gastric cancer
Authors: Zhang Wei-Ling , Sun Jing , Huang Rong-Fang , Zeng Yi , Chen Shu , Wang Xiao-Peng , Chen Jin-Hu , Chen Yun-Bin , Zhu Chun-Su , Ye Zai-Sheng , Xiao You-Ping 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND
Although surgery remains the primary treatment for gastric cancer (GC), the identification of effective alternative treatments for individuals for whom surgery is unsuitable holds significance. HER2 overexpression occurs in approximately 15%-20% of advanced GC cases, directly affecting treatment-related decisions. Spectral-computed tomography (sCT) enables the quantification of material compositions, and sCT iodine concentration parameters have been demonstrated to be useful for the diagnosis of GC and prediction of its invasion depth, angiogenesis, and response to systemic chemotherapy. No existing report describes the prediction of GC HER2 status through histogram analysis based on sCT iodine maps (IMs).
AIM
To investigate whether whole-volume histogram analysis of sCT IMs enables the prediction of the GC HER2 status.
METHODS
This study was performed with data from 101 patients with pathologically confirmed GC who underwent preoperative sCT examinations. Nineteen parameters were extracted via sCT IM histogram analysis: The minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, variance, coefficient of variation, skewness, kurtosis, entropy, percentiles (1st, 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, 95th, and 99th), and lesion volume. Spearman correlations of the parameters with the HER2 status and clinicopathological parameters were assessed. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the parameters’ diagnostic performance.
RESULTS
Values for the histogram parameters of the maximum, mean, standard deviation, variance, entropy, and percentiles were significantly lower in the HER2+ group than in the HER2– group (all P < 0.05). The GC differentiation and Lauren classification correlated significantly with the HER2 status of tumor tissue (P = 0.001 and 0.023, respectively). The 99th percentile had the largest area under the curve for GC HER2 status identification (0.740), with 76.2%, sensitivity, 65.0% specificity, and 67.3% accuracy. All sCT IM histogram parameters correlated positively with the GC HER2 status (r = 0.237-0.337, P = 0.001-0.017).
CONCLUSION
Whole-lesion histogram parameters derived from sCT IM analysis, and especially the 99th percentile, can serve as imaging biomarkers of HER2 overexpression in GC.
Early gastric composite tumor comprising signet-ring cell carcinoma and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma: A case report
Authors: Jia Yi-Fan , Chen Fei-Fan , Yang Li , Ye Yun-Xia , Gao Yi-Zhu , Zhang Wen-Yan , Yang Jin-Lin 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND
Composite tumors are neoplasms comprising two distinct, yet intermingling, cell populations. This paper reports a rare phenomenon where early gastric signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma coexist within the same lesion.
CASE SUMMARY
A 40-year-old woman presented to the West China Hospital for examination, which revealed a whitish, shallow, and uneven mucosal lesion in the stomach. The lesion was diagnosed as a poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, including SRCC with atypical lymphoid hyperplasia associated with Helicobacter pylori infection, based on histopathological examination of the biopsy specimen. The lesion was excised using segmental gastrectomy. However, histological examination of the surgical specimen confirmed that it was a poorly differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma with features of SRCC and MALT lymphoma. These two entities were stage I and coexisted in the same lesion.
CONCLUSION
It is uncommon for gastric SRCC and MALT lymphoma to coexist without distinct borders. Surgical resection is effective for these lesions.
NARRATIVE REVIEW: INCIDENCE, CAUSES AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES OF MEDICATION ERRORS TO IMPROVE CHEMOTHERAPY SERVICES IN HOSPITALS
Authors: Nurliyani Hani , Alfian Sofa Dewi , Rahayu Cherry , Pradipta Ivan Surya 
Published: September 2024

Medication errors (MEs) are medication errors that have the potential to harm patients during treatment or care. Cancer care is a complex and interconnected system and many errors can be catastrophic. ME in antineoplastic drugs have the potential to cause permanent injury and even death. Evaluation measures of ME incidence in Indonesia are still not optimally carried out, thus leading to the need for a good understanding of the potential ME incidence, especially in cancer patient care. A good understanding of the incidence of medication errors will encourage preventive efforts against the potential occurrence of ME. This narrative review aims to provide information related to the incidence of ME in the Chemotherapy department at the hospital, the causative factors, and the handling and prevention efforts. Scientific information searches were conducted on the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for the period 2012-2022. The results showed that the incidence of ME mostly occurred in the prescription phase, namely in the form of dosage errors (45–59.3%), incomplete prescriptions (43–45.5%), drug frequency errors (30.4%), and errors in patient name, age, and diagnosis data (22.5%). Several aspects contributing to the occurrence of ME were identified, including work procedures, staff, organizational systems, and staff understanding of medication regimens. This study concluded that there is a need to regulate and evaluate several aspects, including work procedures, availability of auxiliary systems, and increasing the capacity of human resources involved. This may prevent the occurrence of ME.
EVALUATION OF AROMATERAPIC LILIN AIDE FORMULATION FROM AGRICULTURAL OIL OF AURISH (Cymbopogon citratus) AS AROMATERAPIC RELAXANT AND INSECT REPELLENT
Authors: Hutahaen Titi Agni , Nirmala Atika , Nisa Khoirotun , Saradewi Amelya 
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the formulation of aromatherapy candles using citronella essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) as the active ingredient. Lemongrass essential oil was chosen because it has two main functions: as an aromatherapeutic relaxant and as an insect repellent. In this study, several candle formulations were prepared with varying concentrations of essential oils to determine the most effective and stable formulation. An effectiveness test was conducted by measuring the intensity of the scent, burning duration of the candle, and the ability to repel insects. The results showed that candles with 25% essential oil provided the best balance between scent intensity and insect repellent effectiveness. The candles also exhibited good stability during the storage. In conclusion, kitchen lemongrass essential oil is a potential ingredient for use in aromatherapy candles that not only provides a relaxing effect, but also functions as a natural insect repellent.
Keywords: kitchen lemongrass, aromatherapy candles, relaxants, insect repellent
Climate Change Awareness and Policy Implementation in Canberra
Authors: Davis Henry 
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the climate change awareness and policy implementation in Canberra.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study revealed that while there is a high level of public awareness and concern about climate change among residents, translating this awareness into effective policy action remains a challenge. The local government has implemented various policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability, but gaps persist in policy enforcement and public engagement. The findings suggest that stronger collaboration between policymakers, community stakeholders, and educational campaigns is needed to bridge the gap between awareness and actionable outcomes in combating climate change in Canberra.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social cognitive theory, framing theory & the theory of planned behavior may be used to anchor future studies on climate change awareness and policy implementation in Canberra. Educational campaigns should incorporate interactive workshops, online resources, and community events that encourage participation and foster a deeper understanding of climate policies. Policymakers should allocate funding for climate education initiatives, ensuring that they are integrated into school curricula and community learning programs, thereby institutionalizing climate education.
The Influence of Quality of Work Life and Spiritual Intelligence Through Organizational Commitment to the Performance of Civil Servants
Authors: Radjab Syufarman , Kurniawaty Kurniawaty , Farida Umi , Soemaryo Partono , Baharuddin Sitti Mujahida 
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of Quality of Work Life and Spiritual Intelligence on organizational commitment and employee performance, analyze the influence of commitment on employee performance, and to analyze the influence of quality of work life and spiritual intelligence through organizational commitment on the performance of Civil Servant employees at Bapas Class I Makassar. To achieve this goal, data collection techniques were used through distributing questionnaires with data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results of the research found that quality of Work Life and spiritual intelligence had a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, quality of Work Life, spiritual intelligence and organizational commitment had a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and from the results of the mediation test it was found that organizational commitment could mediate The influence of quality of work life and spiritual intelligence on the performance of civil servants at Bapas Class I Makassar.
Variation of sugarcane varieties in stems yield and juice quality under the conditions of Sulaymaniyah Governorate- northern Iraq
Authors: Almubarak Nadir F. A. , Alghargan Nidhal Y. A. , Majeed Zana M. , Muhamed Ary O. A. 
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the effect of cultivating sugarcane varieties on the production of sugarcane juice and the purity of the juice as well as the yield of both the crop stems and the sugar under the conditions of Sulaymaniyah Governorate- northern Iraq. The space allocated for the experiment was divided according to a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications. It included three different varieties: CP72-2086, CP89-2143, and CP81-325. The variety CP89-2143 produced the highest increase in the mean number of total stems, reaching 55.8 stems, while the variety CP72-2086 gave the lowest number of stems, reaching 45 stems. The variety CP89-2143 gave the lowest mean stem height, reaching 3.0 m, while the variety CP81-325 gave the highest mean stem height, reaching 3.8 m; 9 (3) The variety CP89-2143 produced the highest increase in mean stem diameter, reaching 3.4 cm, while the variety CP72-2086 gave the lowest diameter, reaching 2.5 cm;(4) The CP89-2143 variety achieved the highest increase in mean stems yield, reaching 92.827 tons/ha, while the CP72-2086 variety gave the lowest yield, reaching 81.474 tons/ha .The CP89-2143 variety recorded the highest increase in sucrose percentage, reaching 16.0 %, while the CP72-2086 variety gave the lowest percentage, reaching 12.2 :The variety CP89-2143 recorded the highest increase in the percentage of juice purity, reaching 87.5%, while the variety CP72-2086 gave the lowest percentage, reaching 67.6 %.The variety CP89-2143 achieved the highest increase in the mean sugar yield, reaching 15.017 tons/ha, while the variety CP72-2086 gave the lowest yield, reaching 9.862 tons/ha.
Ciao Handarbeit, hallo Hightech
Authors: Schaal René 
Published: September 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Benedikt Keßler, Mitbegründer des Start-ups Karevo, hat mit seiner innovativen Idee einer KI-basierten Kartoffelsortieranlage den Förderpreis der Agrarwirtschaft 2024 gewonnen. Seine Technologie bietet besonders kleineren Betrieben eine kostengünstige Lösung zur Automatisierung der zeitaufwendigen Verlesearbeit.
„Mehr Mut zum Ausprobieren“
Authors: Schaal René 
Published: September 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Palatia Malz GmbH feiert in diesem Jahr ihr 125-jähriges Bestehen. Anlass für Geschäftsführer Axel Göhler, die bisherige Firmenhistorie Revue passieren zu lassen – und sich für die Zukunft aufzustellen.
Penggunaan Media Realia Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa di Kelas I Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Jauharul Islamiyah
Authors: Sari Ratih Puspita , Pajrini Ani 
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran meningkatkan motivasi belajar dengan menggunakan Media Realia pada siswa kelas II madrasah ibtidaiyah jauharul Islamiyah tebat. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian tindak kelas (PTK). Yang di analisis dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptip yang bertujuan meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa dengan menggunakan Media Realia. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas II yang berjumlah 14 orang siswa. Dalam penelitian ini meliputi setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, tindakan dan observasi, refleksi dan perencanaan ulang. untuk pengumpulan data nya berupa lembar observasi.presentasi motivasi belajar siswa peningkatan presentase motivasi belajar siswa yang di mulai dari Pra siklus 47,49%, Siklus I pertemuan I meningkat menjadi 56,02 % siklus I pertemuan II meningkat 71,74 % dan siklus II pertemuan I 88,72 %.
The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Organizational Performance: The Case of Libyan International Medical University
Authors: Ebrahim Abdilrahman Mohammed , Balal Mailud , ABRAHIM ABDALMANAM , Emghieb Jassem 
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the impact of human resource management practices on organizational performance at Libyan International Medical University. The population consisted of 400 employees. The stratified randomized sample consisted of 196 employees. To reach the purpose of this study, data were collected from 151 employees using the questionnaire adopted from Al Shaikhly (2017). The questionnaire was revised, and validated by the supervisors. Statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, multiple regressions, and stepwise regression were used to test the hypotheses. The results showed that there is a significant impact of human resource management practices (planning & recruitment, training program, and performance appraisal) on the organizational performance of Libyan International Medical University at level ( ). The results also showed that the performance appraisal variable has the most impact on organizational performance. On the other hand, the results also showed that compensation management had no impact on the organizational performance of Libyan International Medical University. The study limitations were the lack of previous studies published in Libya related to this topic, also the data were not normally distributed, and just 46% of variations in the organizational performance are explained by human resource management practices in this study. The study recommended conducting more research on the topics addressed in this study to acquire a deeper and broader understanding of human resource management practices. Keywords: Human resource management practices, organizational performance, LIMU.
Comprehensive assessment of the association between tumor-infiltrating immune cells and the prognosis of renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Wei Guo-Hao , Wei Xi-Yi , Fan Ling-Yao , Zhou Wen-Zheng , Sun Ming , Zhu Chuan-Dong 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND
According to current statistics, renal cancer accounts for 3% of all cancers worldwide. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common solid lesion in the kidney and accounts for approximately 90% of all renal malignancies. Increasing evidence has shown an association between immune infiltration in RCC and clinical outcomes. To discover possible targets for the immune system, we investigated the link between tumor-infiltrating immune cells (TIICs) and the prognosis of RCC.
AIM
To investigate the effects of 22 TIICs on the prognosis of RCC patients and identify potential therapeutic targets for RCC immunotherapy.
METHODS
The CIBERSORT algorithm partitioned the 22 TIICs from the Cancer Genome Atlas cohort into proportions. Cox regression analysis was employed to evaluate the impact of 22 TIICs on the probability of developing RCC. A predictive model for immunological risk was developed by analyzing the statistical relationship between the subpopulations of TIICs and survival outcomes. Furthermore, multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to investigate independent factors for the prognostic prediction of RCC. A value of P < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant.
RESULTS
Compared to normal tissues, RCC tissues exhibited a distinct infiltration of immune cells. An immune risk score model was established and univariate Cox regression analysis revealed a significant association between four immune cell types and the survival risk connected to RCC. High-risk individuals were correlated to poorer outcomes according to the Kaplan-Meier survival curve (P = 1E−05). The immunological risk score model was demonstrated to be a dependable predictor of survival risk (area under the curve = 0.747) via the receiver operating characteristic curve. According to multivariate Cox regression analysis, the immune risk score model independently predicted RCC patients' prognosis (hazard ratio = 1.550, 95%CI: 1.342–1.791; P < 0.001). Finally, we established a nomogram that accurately and comprehensively forecast the survival of patients with RCC.
CONCLUSION
TIICs play various roles in RCC prognosis. The immunological risk score is an independent predictor of poor survival in kidney cancer cases.
Acute severe hypokalemia caused by treatment of tongue squamous cell carcinoma with docetaxel and cisplatin: A case report
Authors: Jiang Hong-Mei , Sun Rong , Ning Bing-Jie , Yang Xue-Qin , Zhu Xiao-Ju 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND
The tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is an oral malignant tumor arising from the squamous epithelium of the tongue mucosa, characterized by a high malignant degree, invasive growth, early lymph node metastasis, and poor prognosis. Paclitaxel, represented by docetaxel, is now the standard first-line treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Docetaxel, which belongs to the class of drugs known as paclitaxel, is an antitumor drug that inhibits cell mitosis and proliferation. Its adverse effects include myelosuppression, hair loss, gastrointestinal reactions, fluid retention, and allergic reactions. However, hypokalemia is rare, most cases are mild or moderate, and severe hypokalemia is seldom reported.
CASE SUMMARY
During chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin, a patient with TSCC developed severe hypokalemia. His potassium level was found to have been reduced to 1.85 mmol/L at the most critical situation. The patient had grade 1 muscle strength in all four limbs and could not perform any action, which was considered to be a sign of severe hypokalemia. Measures taken included intravenous infusion via micro-pump, intravenous injection, and oral potassium supplement, which gradually improved muscle strength and serum potassium levels. The patient survived the critical period of severe hypokalemia after chemotherapy. He was generally in good condition following treatment and discharged in stable condition.
CONCLUSION
Docetaxel may cause severe hypokalemia with hypomagnesemia and the mechanism for this is not yet known to researchers yet. This means that nurses specializing in chemotherapy must exercise a high degree of responsibility, closely observe the patient’s reaction to the anticancer medication, notice any symptoms of adverse effects early. It is necessary to be considerate regarding individual differences between patients when selecting chemotherapy regimens and adhere to the principle of individualized treatment. Following multiple cycles of chemotherapy, patients should be aware of the accumulation of toxic side effects and receive blood tests reviewed within 24 hours of completion. It is essential to monitor electrolyte levels in patients suffering from severe gastrointestinal reactions to avoid complications that may result in death.