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A STUDY OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MATURITY OF THE NIGERIAN NAVY FORCE
Authors: Macaulay McKlintz , Ekuobase Godspower O. 
Published: February 2024

The rate of ICT growth in the Nigerian Navy Forces is still appallingly low. Given the aforementioned factor, assessing the Nigerian Navy Force's ICT maturity level is critical as this could offer helpful insight into how to successfully integrate ICT into the Nigerian Navy Force. This research work adopted the Small-size and Medium-size Enterprises ICT Maturity model in examining and measuring the optimal utilization of technology in Nigeria Navy Force. A questionnaire designed after ICT Maturity Model of SMEs containing forty-five research questions guided this project work. The questionnaires were afterward sorted and coded according to the responses from the 30 Senior Commissioned Officers, 30 Junior Commissioned Officer and 30 Non-Commissioned Officers that participated in this research survey using the indicator stage value in the coding process. The required ICT Maturity Indexes were extracted from the respective commands and were subsequently calculated using the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. Nigerian Navy Commands and unit were carefully selected and their ICT calculated to be significantly substantial with ICT maturity level at 0.58. This result analysis shows that ICT’s innovations and capacities are yet to be effectually and efficiently exploited within the Nigerian Navy Force. The research offers helpful insight into how to successfully integrate and measure the utilization of ICT potentials in the Nigerian Navy Force for its training and operations. The knowledge acquired would also be very beneficial for planning, budgeting, and setting funding priorities that will be specifically focused on the requirements area.
Hubungan antara Jaringan dan Efikasi Kolektif pada Perempuan dengan HIV di Yogyakarta
Authors: Martina Evelyn , Susanto Nugroho , Krisdiyanto FX. Joko 
Published: February 2024

HIV sangat berdambak bagi penderita dari aspek fisik, aspek sosial dan aspek psikologis. Aspek fisik, penyintas HIV (ODHA) semakin melemah akibat efek samping obat dan peningkatan virus dari HIV menuju AIDS, aspek sosial, ODHA tidak dapat dukungan sosial khususnya dari keluarga dan ODHA harus menghadapi stigma dan diskriminasi dari masyarakat, hal tersebut akan menganggu dalam aspek psikologis.. Berdasarkan latar belakang di atas bisa dikatakan bahwa ODHA sangat membutuhkan motivasi untuk mengatasi masalah dalam dirinya, dengan mengikuti support group ODHA mendapatkan manfaat modal sosial masyarakat yaitu, kepercayaan, jaringan, dan norma sehingga diperlukan melakukan penelitian ini. Tujauan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara jaringan dan efikasi kolektif pada Perempuan dengan HIV. Penelitian ini jenis kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus di KDS Diajeng, Desa Caturtunggal, Kecamatan Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, dengan sampel 50 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling, analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini uji adalah kendall-tau. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji kendall-tau terdapat hubungan antara jaringan dan efikasi kolektif pada perempuan dengan HIV dengan nilai sebesar 0,000 (p<0,05) maka kesimpulan yang dapat diambil adalah ada hubungan antara jaringan dan efikasi kolektif pada Perempuan dengan HIV di KDS Diajeng
تقييم أساليب التفكير وفق انموذج استيرنبرغ ونسب مساهمتها في التعقل النفسي لدى لاعبي كرة اليد في الدوري العراقي الممتاز
Authors: Nour Hazem Anaid  , Prof. Dr. Mithaq Ghazi Muhammad  
Published: February 2024

وقد هدفت الدراسة الى اعداد مقياس اساليب التفكير وفق نظرية أستيرنبرغ لدى لاعبي كرة اليد في الدوري العراقي الممتاز ، وبناء مقياس التعقل النفسي لدى لاعبي كرة اليد في الدوري العراقي الممتاز ، واعداد مقياس التوافق الذاتي والاجتماعي للاعبي كرة اليد في الدوري العراقي الممتاز واستخدما الباحثتان المنهج الوصفي الذي يحظى بمكانه خاصة في مجال البحوث النفسية وقد تمثل مجتمع البحث بلاعبي كرة اليد في الدوري العراقي الممتاز للموسم الرياضي ( 2022-2023) والبالغ عددهم ( 243 ) لاعبا يمثلون (15) ناديا ،وقد توصلا الباحثتان الى عدة استنتاجات أهمها للمقاييس المعدة والمصممة من قبل الباحثة القدرة على قياس كل من اساليب التفكير والتوافق الذاتي والاجتماعي والتعقل النفسي لدى لاعبي كرة اليد في الدوري العراقي الممتاز ، لأساليب التفكير (المحافظ , المحلي , الهرمي , الحكمي , التشريعي والخارجي علاقات ارتباط ذات دلالة احصائية عالية تباعا بالتعقل النفسي لدى عينة البحث .
ابعاد الاحتراق النفسي وعلاقته بالصلابة النفسية للاعبي اندية الدرجة الممتازة بكرة اليد
Authors: Hoda Alaa Manea  , Prof. Dr.. Abdul Abbas Abdul Razzaq  
Published: February 2024

تكمن أهمية هذه الدراسة أن ظاهرة الاحتراق النفسي هي ظاهرة نفسية معرقلة للإنجاز الرياضي تودي بمستوى لاعبي كرة اليد بالدوري الممتاز لان هذه الظاهرة تتميز بأبعاد عديدة ممكن تؤثر بعضها بمستوى لاعبي كرة اليد بالدوري الممتاز بسبب تقارب المستويات نوعا ما بين الفرق وارتفاع حده المنافسة مما أدى الى التركيز على الجوانب التدريبية أو الفنية، اما مشكلة البحث تتبلور المشكلة على مجموعة من التساؤلات التي تحدد أبعاد المشكلة وتحيط بموضوع اختيار هذه الدراسة وتحاول وضع الحلول الناجعة اليها وهي:

ما هي أهمية معرفة عدد من الظواهر النفسية والتداخل فيما بينها ومدى تأثيرها على لاعبي كرة اليد و
هل هنالك علاقة بين موضوعات الدراسة ومدى تأثرها ببعض وتأثيرها على للاعبي كرة اليد للدوري الممتاز.
قلة الدراسات التي تناولت موضوع الاحتراق النفسي وربطها بموضوعات كصلابة النفسية للاعبي كرة اليد بالدوري الممتاز.
ما هو دور الاحتراق النفسي على لاعبي كرة اليد ومدى دور الصلابة النفسية للاعبين بالدوري الممتاز للحد من ذلك.

وكانت اهداف البحث هي بناء وتطبيق مقياس أبعاد الاحتراق النفسي لدى لاعبي أندية الدرجة الممتازة للكرة اليد ،و أعداد وتطبيق مقياس الصلابة النفسية لدى لاعبي أندية الدرجة الممتازة بكرة اليد ، و وضع مستويات معيارية لمقياس أبعاد الاحتراق النفسي والصلابة النفسية لدى لاعبي أندية الدرجة الممتازة لكرة اليد ، والتعرف على مستوى أبعاد الاحتراق النفسي والصلابة النفسية لدى لاعبي أندية الدرجة الممتازة لكرة اليد ، والتعرف على العلاقة بين أبعاد مقياس الاحتراق النفسي والصلابة النفسية لدى لاعبي أندية الدرجة الممتازة في كرة اليد .
Penggunaan Metode Suku Kata Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Membaca Pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Siswa Kelas 1 SDN Tlogomas 2 Kota Malang
Authors: Firsta Bagus Sugiharto  , Chusnul Chotimah  , Devi Dominika  
Published: February 2024

The purpose of study was to describe the level of student learning in reading learning outcomes in Indonesian subjects using the syllable method for first-grade students at SDN Tlogomas 2 Malang City. This study used the Classroom Action Research (PTK) method, which consisted of two cycles, each cycle held 2 class meetings. The approach in this research is descriptive qualitative. The subjects of this study were all first-grade students at SDN Tlogomas 2 Malang City totaly of 20 of them 11 male students and 9 female students. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that: (1) the application of the Syllable learning method in cycle 1 meeting 1 presentation 65.00% with sufficient category, the second meeting 75.00% with good category, and in the implementation of cycle II meeting one presentation 85.00% with good category, second meeting 92.05% with very good category. (2) the improvement of Indonesian learning outcomes by using the syllable learning method in Indonesian subjects, cycle 1 meeting one presentation was 50% completeness, with an average score of 67.5%, while in the second meeting, the presentation was 60% completeness, with an average score 69% than in the implementation of cycle II experienced an increase at the first meeting the percentage of completeness was 70% with an average value of 79.5%, and at the second meeting the percentage of completeness was 80% with an average value of 85%. Therefore it can be concluded that using the syllable method in the learning process it can increase the activity and learning outcomes of Indonesian students in class I SDN Tlogomas 2 Malang.
Decellularized biological matrices for the repair of rotator cuff lesions: a systematic review of preclinical in vivo studies
Authors: Codispoti Giorgia , Carniato Melania , Brogini Silvia , Romanelli Alessia , Martini Lucia , Giavaresi Gianluca , Tschon Matilde 
Published: February 2024

Background: Rotator cuff tears (RCTs), resulting from degeneration or trauma of the shoulder tendons, are one of the main causes of shoulder pain. In particular, massive RCTs represent 40% of all injuries, require surgical treatment, and are characterized by poor clinical outcomes and a high rate of failure. In recent years, the use of biological decellularized patches for augmentation procedures has received great interest owing to their excellent self-integration properties, improving healing and, thus, presenting an innovative therapeutic option. However, the findings from clinical studies have emerged with conflicting viewpoints regarding the benefits of this procedure, as an excessive tension load might compromise the integrity of the tendon-to-bone connection when the patch exhibits low elasticity or insufficient strength. This could prevent the healing process, leading to unpredictable results in clinical practice.Methods: This systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines across three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge) to underline the results obtained in preclinical studies involving animal models of RCT surgeries that utilized the biological decellularized matrix augmentation technique in the last 5 years.Results: Thirteen articles were included after the screening, and the SYRCLE tools were applied to assess the risk of bias in in vivo studies. Open-surgery techniques were conducted to create tendon defects or detachment in different animal models: rat (31%), rabbit (46%), dog (15%), and sheep (8%). Patches decellularized with non-standardized protocols were used in 77% of studies, while commercially available matrices were used in 15%. Of the studies, 31% used allogenic patches, 61% used xenogenic patches, and 8% utilized both xenogenic and autologous patches.Conclusion: Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the use of acellular patches and their effective therapeutic potential in rotator cuff (RC) repair at the preclinical level with the aim of expanding the strategies and matrices available for surgeons.Systematic review registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023468716.
GLT-1a glutamate transporter nanocluster localization is associated with astrocytic actin and neuronal Kv2 clusters at sites of neuron-astrocyte contact
Authors: Leek Ashley N. , Quinn Josiah A. , Krapf Diego , Tamkun Michael M. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Astrocytic GLT-1 glutamate transporters ensure the fidelity of glutamic neurotransmission by spatially and temporally limiting glutamate signals. The ability to limit neuronal hyperactivity relies on the localization and diffusion of GLT-1 on the astrocytic surface, however, little is known about the underlying mechanisms. We show that two isoforms of GLT-1, GLT-1a and GLT-1b, form nanoclusters on the surface of transfected astrocytes and HEK-293 cells.Methods: We used both fixed and live cell super-resolution imaging of fluorescent protein and epitope tagged proteins in co-cultures of rat astrocytes and neurons. Immunofluorescence techniques were also used. GLT1 diffusion was assessed via single particle tracking and fluorescence recovery after photobleach (FRAP).Results: We found GLT-1a, but not GLT-1b, nanoclusters concentrated adjacent to actin filaments which was maintained after addition of glutamate. GLT-1a nanocluster concentration near actin filaments was prevented by expression of a cytosolic GLT-1a C-terminus, suggesting the C-terminus is involved in the localization adjacent to cortical actin. Using super-resolution imaging, we show that astrocytic GLT-1a and actin co-localize in net-like structures around neuronal Kv2.1 clusters at points of neuron/astrocyte contact.Conclusion: Overall, these data describe a novel relationship between GLT-1a and cortical actin filaments, which localizes GLT-1a near neuronal structures responsive to ischemic insult.
One-year outcomes of wide antral cryoballoon ablation guided by high-density mapping vs. conventional cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation: a propensity score–matched study
Authors: Chen Sanbao , Wang Zulu , Xuan Fengqi , Liang Ming , Jin Zhiqing , Ding Jian , Sun Mingyu , Zhang Ping , Han Yaling 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundPulmonary vein isolation with wide antral ablation leads to better clinical outcomes for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, but the isolation lesion is invisible in conventional cryoballoon ablation. In this study, we aim to investigate the efficacy of the wide pulmonary vein isolation technique that includes the intervenous carina region, guided by high-density mapping, compared with pulmonary vein isolation alone without the mapping system.MethodsWe conducted a propensity score–matched comparison of 74 patients who underwent a wide cryoballoon ablation guided by high-density mapping (mapping group) and 74 controls who underwent conventional cryoballoon ablation in the same period (no-mapping group). The primary outcome was a clinical recurrence of documented atrial arrhythmias for &gt;30 s during the 1-year follow-up.ResultsOf 74 patients in the mapping group, residual local potential in the pulmonary vein antrum was found in 30 (40.5%) patients, and additional cryothermal applications were performed to achieve a wide pulmonary vein isolation. Compared with the no-mapping group, the use of the mapping system in the mapping group was associated with a longer fluoroscopic time (26.97 ± 8.07 min vs. 23.76 ± 8.36 min, P = 0.023) and greater fluoroscopic exposure [339 (IQR181–586) mGy vs. 224 (IQR133–409) mGy, P = 0.012]. However, no significant differences between the two groups were found in terms of procedural duration and left atrial dwell time (104.10 ± 18.76 min vs. 102.45 ± 21.01 min, P = 0.619; 83.52 ± 17.01 min vs. 79.59 ± 17.96 min, P = 0.177). The rate of 12-month freedom from clinical atrial arrhythmia recurrence was 85.1% in the mapping group and 70.3% in the no-mapping group (log-rank P = 0.029).ConclusionVoltage and pulmonary vein potential mapping after cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation can identify residual potential in the pulmonary vein antrum, and additional cryoablation guided by mapping leads to improved freedom from atrial arrhythmias compared with conventional pulmonary vein isolation without the mapping system.Clinical Trial Registration NumberChiCTR2200064383.
Right ventricular outflow tract stenting for late presenter unrepaired Fallot physiology: a single-center experience
Authors: Prakoso Radityo , Kurniawati Yovi , Siagian Sisca Natalia , Sembiring Aditya Agita , Sakti Damba Dwisepto Aulia , Mendel Brian , Pratiwi Indah , Lelya Olfi , Lilyasari Oktavia 
Published: February 2024

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to assess the clinical outcome after right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) stenting in late presenter patient with unrepaired Fallot physiology.BackgroundIn younger patients, RVOT stenting is an alternative to mBTT shunt; however, there have been few reports of this palliative technique in late presenter population, including adults.MethodsThis was a single-center, retrospective study of nonrandomized, palliated Fallot patients. Clinical outcomes such as left ventricular ejection fraction and saturation were measured in 32 individuals following RVOT stenting in adults (n = 10) and children (n = 22). The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 26.0 software was used to analyze the statistical data.ResultsDuring the procedure, the average stent diameter and length were 8.84 ± 1.64 mm and 35.46 ± 11.23 mm, respectively. Adult patients received slightly longer stents than pediatric patients (43.60 ± 11.64 mm vs. 31.77 ± 9.07 mm). Overall, patients' saturation increased from 58.56 ± 19.03% to 91.03 ± 8.98% (p &lt; 0.001), as did their left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) from 64.00 ± 18.21% to 75.09 ± 12.98% (p = 0.001). Three patients improved their LVEF from 31 to 55%, 31 to 67%, and 26 to 50%. The median length of stay was 8 (2–35) days, with an ICU stay of 2 (0–30) days. The median time from RVOT stent palliation to total repair was 3 months (range: 1 month–12 months).ConclusionsRVOT stenting is a safe and effective method for increasing saturation and ejection fraction not only in newborn infants but also in late presenters, including adults with unrepaired Fallot physiology.
Investigating the molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of placental syndromes by influencing inflammatory cytokines using the Mendelian randomization and molecular docking technology
Authors: Huang Shan , Cai Shuangming , Ling Lin , Zhang Wenni , Xiao Huanshun , Yu Danfeng , Zhong Xuan , Tao Pei , Luo Yiping 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionPlacental syndromes, which include pregnancy loss, preterm birth, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP), have a strong association with disorder inflammatory reactions. Nonetheless, the exact causal relationship has not been established. This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between placental syndromes and inflammatory cytokines utilizing Mendelian randomization (MR). Additionally, we examined the interaction between small molecular compounds derived from traditional Chinese medicine and inflammatory cytokines using molecular docking method.MethodsAfter obtaining the data of inflammatory cytokines and placental syndromes, as well as establishing single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), we employed the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method to assess the causal relationship. We also accessed the heterogeneity and the horizontal pleiotropy of these data. The “ClusterProfiler” R package was utilized for Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway and Gene Ontology (GO) term analyses. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed using STRING database. AutoDock Vina software was used for molecular docking, and Discovery Studio 2019 was used for visualization purposes.ResultsWe found that the growth regulated oncogene A (GROA) and interleukin-9 (IL-9) were associated with the development of pregnancy hypertension, whereas interleukin-10 (IL-10) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) were linked to the occurrence of preeclampsia. Moreover, there were correlations observed between interleukin-18 (IL-18), IL-10, macrophage colony-stimulating factor (MCSF), and platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGFbb) in cases of chronic hypertension combined with pregnancy (CHP). Additionally, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) exhibited a connection with GDM, and TNF related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL) demonstrated a causal relationship with preterm birth. It is plausible to suggest that interleukin-1β (IL-1β) might contribute to the promotion of pregnancy loss. All of the binding free energy values of small molecular compounds with inflammatory cytokines were below −5.0 kcal/mol. Furthermore, all of the RMSD values were less than 2.ConclusionsGROA, IL-1β, IL-9, IL-10, IL-18, MIF, MCSF, HGF, PDGFbb and TRAIL were found to be causally associated with placental syndromes. Molecular docking analysis revealed that small molecular compounds, such as puerarin, magnolol, atractylenolide I, paeoniflorin, tumulosic acid and wogonin, are closely bound to these inflammatory cytokines.
Causal relationship between gut microbiota and polycystic ovary syndrome: a literature review and Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Sun Junwei , Wang Mingyu , Kan Zhisheng 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionNumerous studies have suggested an association between gut microbiota and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However, the causal relationship between these two factors remains unclear.MethodsA review of observational studies was conducted to compare changes in gut microbiota between PCOS patients and controls. The analysis focused on four levels of classification, namely, phylum, family, genus, and species/genus subgroups. To further investigate the causal relationship, Mendelian randomization (MR) was employed using genome-wide association study (GWAS) data on gut microbiota from the MiBioGen consortium, as well as GWAS data from a large meta-analysis of PCOS. Additionally, a reverse MR was performed, and the results were verified through sensitivity analyses.ResultsThe present review included 18 observational studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The abundance of 64 gut microbiota taxa significantly differed between PCOS patients and controls. Using the MR method, eight bacteria were identified as causally associated with PCOS. The protective effects of the genus Sellimonas on PCOS remained significant after applying Bonferroni correction. No significant heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy was found in the instrumental variables (IVs). Reverse MR analyses did not reveal a significant causal effect of PCOS on gut microbiota.ConclusionThe differences in gut microbiota between PCOS patients and controls vary across observational studies. However, MR analyses identified specific gut microbiota taxa that are causally related to PCOS. Future studies should investigate the gut microbiota that showed significant results in the MR analyses, as well as the underlying mechanisms of this causal relationship and its potential clinical significance.
Construction of a monthly dynamic sediment delivery ratio model at the hillslope scale: a case study from a hilly loess region
Authors: Xu Zan , Zhang Shanghong , Hu Xujian , Zhou Yang 
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Soil loss is a worldwide environmental problem, and sediment transport is one of its important components. In recent years, a hillslope sediment delivery ratio (SDR) model based on an index of connectivity has been widely used to describe the variation in sediment transport characteristics. However, the hillslope SDR model only considers the structural characteristics of the watershed and ignores the dynamic mechanism of sediment transport, which leads to poor dynamic applicability over short timescales and makes it difficult to reflect changes of sediment yield.Methods: Therefore, we here propose a monthly dynamic SDR model that integrates the hillslope structural connectivity and sediment transport threshold of rainfall event based on the main influencing factors of sediment delivery. We then combine the dynamic SDR model with an empirical erosion model to simulate the hillslope sediment yield in the Mahuyu watershed, and verify the applicability of the coupled model using the Heimutouchuan watershed.Results: The results show that the coupled model can effectively simulate the hillslope sediment yields of the Mahuyu and Heimutouchuan watersheds. The contribution of the rainfall transport threshold factor to sediment delivery and yield is essentially in dynamic stability at the multi-year timescale, but increases the heterogeneity of both inter-month distributions and the spatial distribution of hillslope sediment yield.Discussion: The dynamic SDR model, which considers the rainfall thresholds of transport and re-transport, can effectively improve the simulation accuracy of low and high sediment yield values on hillslopes. Our results can provide a reference for understanding sediment transport processes on hillslopes and optimizing soil and water conservation measures in watersheds.