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Recurrent Selection as a Basis for the Widespread Dissemination and Cultivation of Onions: Examples From Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Santos Carlos Antônio Fernandes , Oliveira Valter Rodrigues 
Published: August 2024

Goal: This study aimed to review phenotypic recurrent selection (PRS) in the onion development for northeastern Brazil.

Theoretical Framework: Domesticated in the Central Asia (35°N and 50°N), onion is one of the main vegetable species widely cultivated around the globe. PRS methods are efficient for genetic gains (GG), maintaining variability in the population.

Method: Cultivars of two onion-breeding programs for the Brazil Northeast region were analyzed to evaluate the PRS efficiency.

Results and discussion: 1. PRS resulted in the development of cultivars Valeouro Ipa 11 and Franciscana IPA 10, at Belém do São Francisco (08°45'S, 38°57'W), replacing 70% of imported cultivars. 2. PRS for resistance to Thrips tabaci (09°09’S, 40°22’W), a pest of global importance, in the 'BRS Alfa São Francisco' resulted in GG of 6%/cycle, with a bulb yield of 32.1 ton.ha-1, contrasting with 15.9 and 14.0 ton.ha-1 of 'Alfa Tropical' and 'IPA 10', respectively (p<0.01). In direct planting and high population density, BRS Alfa São Francisco produced 60 ton.ha-1 in the second semester. 3. The PRS for external brownish or purplish cataphylls and greater thickness (09°09’S, 40°22’W), in the CNPH 6400, resulted in GG/cycle of 6.83% and 11.54% in the brownish population and 7.84% and 10.92% in the purplish population, evaluated in two locations.

Research implications: These examples emphasize the efficiency of PRS for accumulating favorable alleles, allowing the recommendation of onion cultivars in areas different from the domestication region.

Originality/Value: The adopted approach have distinguished the massal selection from recurrent selection.
Epidemiological Features of Tuberculosis in the Region of Prizren
Authors: Kryeziu Fadil , Kryeziu Violeta , Bytyqi Agron , Abdushi Sejran , Bytyqi Adem 
Published: August 2024

Aim: The aim of our research was to analyse the epidemiological features of tuberculosis in the Prizren region, its trend, and compare its incidence at the national level. In this study, data from the Institute of Public Health in Prizren and tuberculosis disease registration forms were utilized. The data were processed and analysed using descriptive epidemiological methods. Microsoft Excel 2016 was used for the analysis of results and presentation in tables and graphs. During the period from 2018 to 2022, 340 cases of tuberculosis were recorded in the Prizren region. Of these, 59% were male and 41% were female. The highest number of recorded cases was in 2019, with the municipality of Prizren being the most affected at the regional level. The age group most affected by TB during this period was 15-24 years old with 76 cases, followed by 72 cases in the age group /+/65 years, and 67 cases in the 25-34 age group. Pulmonary tuberculosis was recorded in the majority of cases, while extrapulmonary tuberculosis was noted in fewer cases. New cases predominated at over 90%, while recurrences occurred in 10% of cases. The average incidence of tuberculosis in the Prizren region for the period 2018-2022 was 31.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, while at the national level it was about 34.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. The incidence of tuberculosis showed an increasing trend in the Prizren region as well as at the national level. Adolescents and young adults are the most affected. This needs further investigation, and institutions should be more active in preventing and treating tuberculosis.

Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of [Public health & Epidemiology]. These implications could encompass Public health sector in Prizren region.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by emphasizing the originality of the research, either through the scientific epidemiological approach, the discovery of the epidemiological features of Tuberculosis in this region or practical contributions. The importance and value of this research is evidenced by the emphasis on the epidemiological features of tuberculosis and the practice of prevention and treatment of this disease.
Environmental Responsibility of Micro and Small Enterprises in The Services Sector in Baja California, Mexico, Its Effect on Competitive and Financial Performance
Authors: Sepulveda-Rodriguez Jesuan , López Sergio Bernardino , Carrillo Sósima , Ruiz Zulema Córdova 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The study evaluates the impact generated by Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) activities on Competitive Performance (CP) and Financial Performance (FP) of Micro and Small Business (MSMEs) in the service sector in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Theoretical Framework: From a sustainability perspective, corporate environmental responsibility and its relationship with various constructs and their interactions such as competitive and financial performance are analyzed.

Method: A survey was developed and applied to 57 company managers in the following sectors: private sector medical laboratories, car repair and laundries, differentiated by the management of waste with potential environmental impact and greater demands in compliance with environmental standards. To confirm the hypotheses raised, an exploratory factor analysis and linear regressions of the constructs formed were applied.

Results and Discussion: It was found that there is a strong relationship between CER and CP, however, there is no influence of CER on CP.

Research implications: Service sector entrepreneurs continue to view RAE activities as expenses and financial burdens, which prevents them from taking RAE as a development strategy. They have not adopted strategies that allow them to benefit from the RAE actions they carry out, and it prevents a better environmental performance of SMEs in the service sector.

Originality/Value: By demonstrating that there is no positive effect of RAE on finances, it is evidence of why the service sector continues to lag behind in its environmental performance and commitment, compared to other economic sectors at local and regional level. It also provides evidence in the theoretical discussion of the effect of RAE on the competitive and financial performance of the company.
Challenges in Human Resource Management for Employee Retention in Private Companies: Case Study of the Private Sector in the Republic of Kosovo, Pristina
Authors: Sylejmani Mimoza , Mesko Maja 
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by private companies in Pristina, Republic of Kosovo, in managing their human resources and retaining employees between 2014 and 2023. The research focused on understanding the influence of HR technology and the financial implications associated with employee turnover, particularly in relation to human resource management practices that impact employee retention.

Theoretical Framework: The study was based on contemporary HRM theories, focusing on the evolving HR landscape due to demographic shifts, the "war for talent," and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also examined how HR technology enhances employee engagement and supports data-driven decision-making.

Method: A mixed-methods research design was employed, involving structured surveys distributed to employees from various private companies in Pristina using probability sampling. The study collected quantitative data on job satisfaction and employee engagement, offering a comprehensive view of the multifaceted challenges faced by these companies.

Results and Discussion: The findings showed a significant negative correlation between job satisfaction and turnover, and a positive correlation between engagement and intention to stay, highlighting the importance of both for employee retention.

Research Implications: The study highlights the need for private companies in Pristina to enhance job satisfaction and employee engagement to reduce turnover. It recommends implementing customized HR policies and regular monitoring to tackle these issues effectively.

Originality/Value: This study enriches the literature by analyzing HRM in Pristina's private sector. It underscores the need to adapt to demographic shifts, tackle talent acquisition issues, and use HR technology to boost employee retention.
Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma which Detected in Ascitic Fluid Smear
Authors: Kamelia Muthia , Asri Aswiyanti , Muhammad Syamel 
Published: August 2024

Objective: To report the case of ovarian clear cell carcinoma with involvement of both ovaries and metastatic to ascitic fluid and the label mass in the bladderMethod: Case ReportÂ Case: A 51 years old female presented with enlarging abdominal with gradual pain. The result of transabdominal sonography were multiple cysts with solid mass, suspected solid cystic ovarian neoplasm and ascites. The patient prepared for laparotomy; optimal debulking surgery, mass resection from bladder. Cytology examination was performed from ascitic fluid and it was confirmed by histopathology examination.Result: Microscopic features on cytology examination of ascitic fluid smear was suggest carcinoma. Histological examination was confirmed the diagnosis and the result was ovarian clear cell carcinoma. Discussion: Ovarian clear cell carcinoma is a rare subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer and comprises about 5-10% of ovarian carcinomas. Clear cell carcinoma tends to occur in the fifth to seventh decades. Cytology examination showed the cellular smear consists of groups of epithelial cells with large nucleus, hyperchromatic, pale-staining, vacuolated cytoplasm. There is also eosinophilic, extracellular substance. The presence of a tumor in ascitic fluid and the label mass in the bladder can categorize become IIB. This determined based on the FIGOâ€™s ovarian tumor staging system.Keywords: ovarian clear cell carcinoma; ascitic fluid.
DISCIPLINE STYLES AS CORRELATES OF LEARNERS’ SOCIO-EMOTIONAL STABILITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR NON-FORMAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS
Authors: Yusuf Murtala Akanbi , Sani Musa , Mkpa Iquo Okon 
Published: August 2024

There has been a concern that discipline styles adopted by the teachers may have far reaching effect on the emotions of their learners with its consequences on teaching and learning. This study examined school discipline styles as correlates of learners’ socio-emotional stability in primary schools in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state Nigeria. Three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Corelational survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 50160 pupils and 841 primary school teachers. The sample size was 400 pupils and 200 teachers using stratified sampling techniques under Yaro Yamane’s formula. The instruments used for data collection were Questionnaire tagged School Discipline Style Questionnaire (SDQ) and Socio-emotional Scale (SeS). The instruments were validated by the experts. The reliability of the instruments was ascertained using Chronbarch alpha which yielded coefficient indexes of 0.6051 and 0.6040 respectively. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) statistic was used in testing all the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that authoritarian and laissez faire styles of discipline are detrimental to socio-emotional stability of pupils in Tasfe LGA, Zamfara state while democratic discipline style promotes socio-emotional stability of pupils in primary schools in Tasfe LGA, Zamfara state. It was recommended that, the school authorities should allocate quality time to both pupils and teachers on discipline as education is more of discipline than academic excellence. And explore the potentials of adult and non-formal education such as workshop, campaign and public talk for the use of democratic style and against authoritarian and laissez faire discipline styles.Keyword: discipline styles; socio-emotional stability; non-formal education
Pengawasan Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Kuningan terhadap Pertambangan Galian C
Authors: Sari Indah Permata , Akhmaddhian Suwari , Yuhandra Erga 
Published: August 2024

Keberadaan sumber daya alam merupakan anugrah Tuhan dan pesan tersebut tertuang dalam Pasal 33 ayat (3) Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia 1945 yang menyatakan bahwa bumi dan air dan kekayaan alam yang terkandung di dalamnya dikuasai oleh negara dan digunakan sebesar-besarnya untuk kemakmuran rakyat. Salah satu sumber daya alam yang keberadaanya bisa di optimalkan oleh Pemerintah daerah adalah pertambangan pasir. Pemanfaatan Galian C beriringan dengan dampak lingkungan dan sosial yang harus diperhatikan, Mengingat mineral dan batu bara sebagai kekayaan alam yang terkandung di dalam bumi merupakan sumber daya alam yang tidak terbarukan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seperti apa pengaturan pengawasan pemerintah daerah terhadap pertambangan Galian C di Kecamatan Luragung. Metode peneliatan yang digunakan adalah Empiris Yuridis dengan menggunakan data primer dan sekunder serta alat pengumpul data yang digunakan melalui wawancara langsung, Observasi, dan studi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah pengaturan pengawasan pemerintah daerah terhadap galian C diatur dalam Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 22 Tahun 2021 Tentang Penyeleggaran Perlindungan dan Pengelolan Lingkungan Hidup . Simpulan Kewenangan Pemerintah Daerah dalam perizinan memang beralih akan tetapi pengawasan harus tetap dilakukan demi lingkungan yang lestari dan masa depan Kabupaten Kuningan yang lebih baik.
Single Leg Posture of a Professional Soccer Player with Iliopsoas Injury and the Relationship Between Trunk and Pelvis Posture and Torque of the Hip Flexor
Authors: Kurita Yasunari , Kim SungHyek , Kato Michitaka , Tsukamoto Toshiya , Doi Mitsuhito 
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to provide data on postural characteristics and the low torque of the hip flexor observed after an iliopsoas injury in a professional soccer player. CASE PRESENTATION: The patient was a male professional soccer player. He was diagnosed with an injury to the left iliopsoas. After completing rehabilitation, he complained of decreased performance that he described as “not being able to take one more step.” OUTCOME: In terms of single-leg standing posture, different phenomena were observed between the right and left legs in the posture angles of the trunk and pelvis. The low torque was observed in the left hip flexor. DISCUSSION: We hypothesized that the low torque of the left hip flexor affected the left leg support and soccer performance. JOSPT Cases 2022;2(4):234–239. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2022.11053
Why Rush to Surgery? A Case Report of Safety Netting and Management of Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome
Authors: Peterson Seth 
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Cauda equina syndrome symptoms may present differently in older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), causing unique diagnostic and management challenges. CASE PRESENTATION: A 78-year-old male with LSS reported to an outpatient physical therapy clinic with low back pain, bilateral leg paresthesia, and saddle paresthesia that limited his standing and walking. Symptoms were relieved by sitting. Neurological deficits included diminished medial thigh sensation and lower extremity reflexes. Limited lumbar extension and hip extension were also present. OUTCOME AND FOLLOW-UP: Because symptoms developed gradually, a safety net was established. Manual therapy, exercise, and a walking program were initiated. After 8 visits, the patient's walking distance tripled, and his lower extremity and saddle paresthesia almost completely resolved. After 18 months, his saddle paresthesia resolve and leg pain continued to improve. DISCUSSION: This case report supports current recommendations for watchful waiting and conservative treatment when potential cauda equina syndrome symptoms develop gradually in older adults with LSS. JOSPT Cases 2022;2(4):208–219. Epub: 12 October 2022. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2022.11067
Delayed Presentation of SARS-CoV-2–Related Pericarditis in a Professional Soccer Player: A Case Report
Authors: Leonardi Giulio , Focardi Marta , Salomon Mattia , Plebani Giuseppe , Catanese Saro , Cavigli Luna , D'Ascenzi Flavio 
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations may accompany SARS-CoV-2 infection. Myocarditis and pericarditis are the most common cardiovascular complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Pericarditis, a common cause of cardiac chest pain, results from inflammation of the pericardium, commonly caused by a viral infection. It may be misinterpreted as nonspecific musculoskeletal pain. CASE PRESENTATION: A 27-year-old professional soccer player who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 was admitted to the hospital with dyspnea and fever and ultimately diagnosed with right interstitial pneumonia. He gradually returned to play, after negative cardiac examinations. However, 40 days after a postinfection negative viral test, he experienced new onset mild chest pain. A physical assessment revealed musculoskeletal pain, and myofascial treatments were undertaken the day after. After 17 days without symptoms, the athlete suffered from worsening chest pain. He underwent a cardiac examination that confirmed the clinical suspicion of pericarditis, despite the previous negative cardiac examinations. TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP: The athlete was temporarily disqualified from training and competitions, and pharmacological therapy was started. After the resolution of symptoms and pericardial effusion, the athlete gradually returned to play without any sequelae. DISCUSSION: The diagnosis of pericarditis is sometimes delayed because of the misinterpretation of its symptoms. This case report highlights the importance of a comprehensive clinical assessment and the benefits of multidisciplinary management, particularly during the COVID-19 era, to diagnose pericarditis even if an athlete has recently been screened. JOSPT Cases 2022;2(4):255–261. Epub: 17 October 2022. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2022.11117
Severe Onset of Acute Infectious Sacroiliitis Masquerading as Low Back Pain: A Case Report
Authors: Hannah Mary C. , Bedard Nicole J. 
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Sacroiliac or pelvic region pain must be differentiated from lumbar pain in patients who present with low back pain. Patients with Crohn's disease are often treated with immunosuppressant medication which raises the risk of infection. CASE PRESENTATION: A 24-year-old woman with Crohn's disease presented directly to a physical therapist after receiving a diagnosis of mechanical low back pain during 2 emergency department visits. The subsequent evaluation raised suspicion of nonmusculoskeletal pathology in the sacroiliac joint region. The physical therapist referred the patient to the emergency department a third time with a recommendation for magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis. OUTCOME AND FOLLOW-UP: Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging and lab tests revealed infectious sacroiliitis. Several bouts of intravenous and oral antibiotics were administered to the patient, resulting in a resolution of the condition over the course of 6 months. DISCUSSION: Infectious sacroiliitis is associated with a high risk of fatal complications, which require urgent antibiotic intervention. This case demonstrates the importance of thorough clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis for proper patient management. JOSPT Cases 2022;2(4):204–207. Epub: 17 October 2022. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2022.11289
Unraveling the Depths: A Gripping Journey of a Homosexual Man Battling Adjustment Disorder and Descent into Suicide Attempt
Authors: Patra Sriparno , Ghosh Soumitra , Bora Kavery 
Published: August 2024

There are still higher rates of suicide attempts and mental health issues such as social anxiety, adjustment disorders, and depression within the LGBTQ community. However, they are shielded adequately by legal protection from social suffering. Is this enough for this community?
Here, we have presented a young man who tried to take his own life following an adjustment disorder. He grappled with a personality trait, which is prone to developing personality disorder compounded by the fact that his family and society did not accept his homosexual orientation.
Due to the loss of social and familial acceptance, homosexual individuals develop increased social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. They are also prone to developing abnormal personality traits. Although legal acceptance exists, social acceptance is far from reality.
Screening for common mental disorders in people with epilepsy in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Polepole François Maheshe , Mukuku Olivier , Wembonyama Stanislas Okitotsho , Tsongo Zacharie Kibendelwa 
Published: August 2024

Objectives:
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease that is highly susceptible to a variety of mental health problems due to its enormous biological, social, and psychological burdens. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and identify risk factors for common mental disorders (CMDs) in people with epilepsy (PWEs) in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Material and Methods:
This is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Center in Goma (DRC) from March to April 2022, involving 302 PWEs. A questionnaire was administered to collect socio-demographic data, personal and family history, clinical features, and management of epilepsy. CMDs were assessed using the self-report questionnaire-20. Bivariate analysis was performed, followed by multivariate analysis, and variables with P < 0.05 in the final model were considered as risk factors associated with CMDs.

Results:
The study included 302 PWEs, of which 56.9% were men, and the mean age was 28.4 ± 11.0 years. CMDs were present in 39.1% of the participants. The presence of CMDs was significantly associated with having five or more seizures in the month preceding the survey (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 3.8; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.7–8.3) and having medical co-morbidities (aOR = 3.1; 95% CI: 1.5–6.4).

Conclusion:
The prevalence of CMDs in PWEs was high (39.1%), suggesting that this is a public health issue. Therefore, early detection and recognition of CMD symptoms should be a routine activity when managing PWEs.