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Exploring the role of TESOL and digital technology in attitudinal change and sustainable learning for students of higher education
Authors: Chen Fu , Gao Yanhong , Wang Xin 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Purpose
This study explores the potential of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in encouraging attitudinal change and long-term learning and how digital technology might influence this process. The significance of the study lies in its insights to educators and policymakers to enhance language education quality and promote sustainable learning in higher education. Using a socio-cultural theoretical framework, the study presents a novel perspective on integrating digital technology into language education for improved learning outcomes. Additionally, the findings can facilitate the development of inventive teaching methods incorporating digital technology, resulting in better language education outcomes in higher education.

Methodology
The population comprised faculty members of Chinese universities. Data was collected through a standardized questionnaire from 307 respondents and analyzed using Mplus.

Findings
The findings can be incorporated into language instruction rules to enhance language acquisition and advance intercultural understanding. Based on the study’s findings, researchers can conduct additional research on applying digital technology in language instruction and investigate its potential to support long-term learning and attitude development. As they work to create successful techniques for encouraging sustainable learning habits and good attitudes toward language acquisition, TESOL practitioners, educators, policymakers, and researchers will be impacted by the findings.

Practical implications
The findings can help TESOL practitioners create efficient teaching methods that encourage long-term learning habits and favorable attitudes toward language learning. Language teachers can use the results to improve their instruction methods and their effects on student learning.

Originality/value
Social and cultural theory supports this study’s model. The approach helps in defining and measuring the TESOL, sustainable Learning. The study further established the moderating role of digital technology and the mediating part of Improved self-efficacy and self-regulated Learning.
Scientific approach and attitudes among clinically working physiotherapists in Sweden -a cross sectional survey
Authors: Eek Frida , Åsenlöf Pernilla , Stigmar Kjerstin 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Evidence based medicine (EBM) should be an endeavor within all healthcare professions. Knowledge and understanding of science are important prerequisites of EBM.

Objective
The aim was to examine and compare perspectives on science and perceived inhibiting and facilitating factors for the assimilation and implementation of scientific information among clinically working specialist- and non-specialist physiotherapists in Sweden.

Methods
A cross-sectional survey study was conducted via a web-based questionnaire. Clinically active physiotherapists in Sweden were invited to participate. Attitudes and perspectives were compared between physiotherapists with completed or on-going specialist training, and non-specialists.

Results
In total, 1165 physiotherapists responded to the survey (75.5%, (n = 870) women, mean age 44.8 (SD 12.1), whereof 25.5% (n = 319) with completed or ongoing specialist training). The majority of participants had a high interest in science but did not consider a general scientific approach to be applied within physiotherapy. The main perceived inhibiting factor for a clinical practice more based on scientific evidence was lack of time. Specialists had in general higher interest and ability to interpret and evaluate science, and prioritized scientific evidence to a higher extent.

Conclusion
Among respondents, a scientific approach was considered valuable within physiotherapy but not considered fully applied in practice. The higher interest and perceived ability to interpret science among specialists indicates that further education and specialist training can increase both interest and understanding of science among physiotherapists.
Spatial transcriptomics in development and disease
Authors: Zhou Ran , Yang Gaoxia , Zhang Yan , Wang Yuan 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe proper functioning of diverse biological systems depends on the spatial organization of their cells, a critical factor for biological processes like shaping intricate tissue functions and precisely determining cell fate. Nonetheless, conventional bulk or single-cell RNA sequencing methods were incapable of simultaneously capturing both gene expression profiles and the spatial locations of cells. Hence, a multitude of spatially resolved technologies have emerged, offering a novel dimension for investigating regional gene expression, spatial domains, and interactions between cells. Spatial transcriptomics (ST) is a method that maps gene expression in tissue while preserving spatial information. It can reveal cellular heterogeneity, spatial organization and functional interactions in complex biological systems. ST can also complement and integrate with other omics methods to provide a more comprehensive and holistic view of biological systems at multiple levels of resolution. Since the advent of ST, new methods offering higher throughput and resolution have become available, holding significant potential to expedite fresh insights into comprehending biological complexity. Consequently, a rapid increase in associated research has occurred, using these technologies to unravel the spatial complexity during developmental processes or disease conditions. In this review, we summarize the recent advancement of ST in historical, technical, and application contexts. We compare different types of ST methods based on their principles and workflows, and present the bioinformatics tools for analyzing and integrating ST data with other modalities. We also highlight the applications of ST in various domains of biomedical research, especially development and diseases. Finally, we discuss the current limitations and challenges in the field, and propose the future directions of ST.
CT and MR imaging of patients with a dilated right ventricle due to congenital causes and their treatment
Authors: Salgado Rodrigo , Budde Ricardo PJ , Saba Luca 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
A variety of both acquired and congenital conditions can significantly affect the right ventricle, with a variety of potential origins that can have substantial clinical ramifications. These conditions can range from the impact of diseases like pulmonary arterial hypertension and ischaemic heart disease to valvular deficiencies resulting in heart failure. Moreover, the right ventricle response to factors like abnormal loading conditions, and its subsequent clinical effects, are influenced by factors such as age, disease progression, potential interventions, and their immediate and long-term clinical outcomes. Therefore, a readily available and reproducible non-invasive imaging assessment can aid in diagnosing the underlying condition of a dilated right ventricle, track its evolution, and help devising the most appropriate treatment strategy and optimal timing for its implementation throughout the patient’s life.
In this review, our primary focus will be on the non-invasive imaging with CT and MR of an enlarged right ventricle resulting from congenital causes and their treatment.
Novel diagrammatical analyses of turnover of patients with cancer
Authors: Gandy Rob , Warburton Christopher J , Hayes Jon , Shahgholian Azar 
Published: October 2023

Background/Aims The Inverted Nomogramma di Gandy is a diagrammatical method for evaluating staff turnover in large organisations. This exploratory research investigated whether it could be applied to cohorts of ‘active’ patients with cancer (those within the first 5 years of diagnosis) and provide additional insights into the underlying dynamics of cancer incidence and prevalence. Methods The Inverted Nomogramma di Gandy method was applied using relevant data for all clinical commissioning groups in England in 2017. This article details the data and results for breast and lung cancer. To evaluate the method's usefulness to healthcare practitioners, a report was circulated throughout the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance, with readers asked to respond to a 15-item survey about their perceptions of the method and its usefulness. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results There were wide variations in incidence and prevalence of breast and lung cancer across England. The diagram showed dispersed patterns for cancer alliances and identified the locations of individual outliers, revealing the underlying dynamics. The patterns for breast cancer and lung cancer were very different; even within the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance there were some marked variations between locations. Survey respondents were generally neutral or positive about the method. Conclusions This diagrammatical method provided useful analyses that were complementary to incidence and prevalence data, and potentially useful for practitioners. Because the method uses existing available data, it could be rapidly introduced to services.
Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptives use in sub-Saharan Africa. Evidence from recent demographic and health surveys data
Authors: Asmamaw Desale Bihonegn , Belachew Tadele Biresaw , Fetene Samrawit Mihret , Addis Banchlay , Amare Tsegaw , Kidie Atitegeb Abera , Endawkie Abel , Zegeye Alebachew Ferede , Tamir Tadesse Tarik , Wubante Sisay Maru , Fentie Elsa Awoke , Negash Wubshet Debebe 
Published: October 2023

Background
In developing countries, most women want to avoid pregnancy for two years after giving birth. However, 70% do not use contraceptives during this time. Unintended pregnancies may occur for couples who delay contraceptive use during the postpartum period. The most effective form of contraceptive methods for postpartum women is long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). Therefore, this study aimed to assess long-acting reversible contraceptive use and associated factors among postpartum women in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods
Secondary data analysis was performed using the recent Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). Stata version 14 was used to analyze the data. A multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with long-acting reversible contraceptive use. Variables with a p-value < 0.05 in the multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model were declared significant factors associated with long-acting reversible contraceptives.

Results
The magnitude of long-acting reversible contraceptive use among postpartum women was 12.6% (95% CI: 12.3, 12.8). Women primary (aOR = 1.51; 95% CI: 1.41, 1.63) and secondary education (aOR = 1.62; 95% CI: 1.32, 1.71), media exposure (aOR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.51, 1.85), place of delivery (aOR = 1.54; 95% CI: 1.43, 1.67), number of ANC visit; 1–3 (aOR = 2.62; 95% CI: 2.31, 2.83) and ≥4 (aOR = 3.22; 95% CI: 2.93, 3.57), received PNC (aOR = 1.34; 95%CI: 1.13, 1.58), and income level; low middle income (aOR = 2.41; 95% CI: 2.11, 2.88) and upper middle income (aOR = 1.83; 95% CI: 1.56, 1.24) were significantly associated with long-acting reversible contractive use.

Conclusion
Nearly one in 10 postpartum women used long-acting reversible contraceptives. Hence, we suggest that the concerned bodies should promote family planning messages in mass media and give the well-documented benefits of postpartum long-acting contraceptive use. Promote the integration of postpartum LARC methods into maternal health care services and give better attention to postpartum women living in low-income countries and uneducated women.
Longitudinal measurements of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in nasopharyngeal cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Authors: Muangwong Pooriwat , Homkham Nontiya , Narueban Wattanapong , Tadadoltip Chin , Jongjumnien Chayaporn , Taenawakun Nuttida , Teerapattanaphong Jutamas , Chitapanarux Imjai 
Published: October 2023

Objective
We study factors affecting neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and its changes throughout the treatment (ΔNLR) of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) underwent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) followed by adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) and oncological outcomes including overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS).

Methods
Data from 81 NPC patients was retrospectively evaluated. NLRs were obtained from first week of CCRT (pre-CCRT), last week of CCRT (end-CCRT), and at last cycle of AC (end-AC). Pre-CCRT NLR was categorized into “low” and “high”. End-CCRT and end-AC ΔNLRs were divided into “increased” and “decreased” based on NLR at these two timepoints relative to the value at pre-CCRT. Associations between sex, age, cancer stage and NLR, ΔNLRs were investigated. OS and DFS were reported.

Results
Median NLR at pre-CCRT (2.47) was lower than NLR at end-CCRT (6.29) and end-AC (3.77) (P-value = 0.043). Advanced cancer stage associated with high pre-CCRT NLR (P-value = 0.047). Male gender was associated with "increased" end-CCRT ΔNLR, whereas male gender and age ≤51 were associated with "increased" end-AC ΔNLR. Three-year OS and DFS rates were 85.25% and 76.39%, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences observed in OS and DFS among groups categorized by pre-CCRT NLR, ΔNLRs, gender, age, and cancer stage.

Conclusions
NLR increases during NPC treatment. Advanced staging is associated with higher baseline NLR. Increased ΔNLR is associated with male gender at end-CCRT and male gender with age ≤51 years at end-AC. No relation between NLR and its dynamic change with either OS or DFS was demonstrated.
INFLUÊNCIAS DO EL NIÑO OSCILAÇÃO SUL (ENOS) E DA OSCILAÇÃO DECENAL DO PACÍFICO (ODP) NA VARIABILIDADE DOS TOTAIS ANUAIS DE CHUVA EM GOIÁS E NO DISTRITO FEDERAL
Authors: Alves Washington Silva , Cabral João Batista Pereira , Nascimento Diego Tarley Ferreira 
Published: October 2023

O regime excepcional das chuvas pode condicionar prejuízos de ordem econômica e social, especialmente relacionados ao abastecimento humano, à produção de alimento e à geração de energia. De modo a contribuir com a compreensão da variabilidade das chuvas, objetiva-se analisar as influências do ENOS e da ODP nos totais anuais de chuva em Goiás e no Distrito Federal, a partir dos dados pluviométricos de 40 estações da Agência Nacional de Águas (ANA) e do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET), entre os anos hidrológicos de 1975/1976 a 2015/2016. Os dados pluviométricos foram organizados e tratados de modo a retratar a frequência absoluta dos padrões de chuva que foram relacionados com as fases do ENOS e da ODP, sendo aplicado o Teste t de Student e realizada a Análise de Variância (ANOVA) para averiguar o nível de significância estatística. Os resultados evidenciaram que houve maior frequência do padrão chuvoso durante os anos considerados neutros e na condição de El Niño durante a fase quente da ODP. Houve maior frequência do padrão seco nas regiões pluviométricas ao norte da área de estudo e na região de Jataí durante a condição de La Niña em ambas as fases da ODP.
Efek Penyaradan Kayu terhadap Keanekaragaman Ekor Pegas (Collembola) di Hutan Alam Produksi Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Budiaman Ahmad , Haneda Noor Farikhah , Afsari Ria Dwi 
Published: October 2023

Penyaradan kayu pada pengusahaan hutan alam produksi dapat menimbulkan pengaruh terhadap mikro fauna tanah, termasuk Collembola. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis efek penyaradan kayu terhadap keanekaragaman Collembola di hutan alam produksi. Plot yang digunakan adalah jalur transek sepanjang 100 m. Sebanyak empat jalur diletakan di salah satu petak yang baru selesai dilakukan penyaradan kayu. Jarak antar jalur adalah 20 m ditempatkan di petak tebang yang baru selesai disarad. Dua jalur transek merupakan jalan sarad dan dua jalur lainnya adalah jalur yang tidak disarad. Perangkap pitfall digunakan untuk menangkap Collembola. Faktor lapangan yang diukur meliputi suhu, kelembaban, kepadatan tanah, tutupan tajuk, ketebalan serasah, dan kerapatan tumbuhan bawah. Indek biologi Collembola yang diukur dan dihitung adalah kelimpahan, indek keanekaragaman jenis, indek kekayaan jenis, dan indek kemerataan jenis. Indek-indek ini digunakan untuk menganalisis perbedaan komposisi dan keanekaragaman Collembola antar perlakuan. Perbedaan kelimpahan Collembola antar perlakuan diuji dengan uji T dengan taraf nyata 5%. Uji Friedman digunakan untuk menguji perbedaan komposisi Collembola pada jalur tidak disarad dan jalan sarad. Hubungan antara faktor lingkungan dan kelimpahan Collembola diuji dengan menggubnakan uji korelasi Pearson. Kelimpahan Collembola di jalan sarad lebih rendah dibandingkan di jalur tidak disarad. Komposisi Collembola di jalan sarad berbeda dengan di jalur yang tidak disarad. Indek keanekaragaman, kekayaan jenis, dan kemeratan Collembola di jalan sarad tidak berbeda dengan jalur yang tidak disarad
Vegetation Structure, Biomass, and Carbon Stock of Urban Forest of Bongohulawa National Wirakarya Campground in Gorontalo Regency - Gorontalo Province
Authors: Baderan Dewi , Rahim Sukirman , Manyo’e Endi Triyanto 
Published: October 2023

An urban forest is one type of Urban Green Open Space (RTHKP) that reflects the character of nature and/or local culture with ecological, historical, and panoramic values that are unique to the level of technology application. The urban forest of the National Wirakarya Campsite is quite attractive, has a lovely view, is close to the road, and is easily accessible by the residents. This study aims to determine the structure of vegetation, biomass, and carbon values stored in the urban forest of the National Wirakarya Campsite, Bongohulawa, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Province. The method used is a survey method with a quantitative descriptive research design. The sampling method used is a purposive sampling model based on land cover in the urban forests. For the measurement of the vegetation structure, the sampling of vegetation in the observation plots is carried out by using the number of sample plots that are placed regularly by calculating the Relative Density (RD), Relative Frequency (RF), and Relative Dominance (RDo), then the data obtained are tabulated to provide IVI. To measure the carbon stocks on the surface (stems), a non-destructive sampling method is used with an Allometric equation based on the plant species. The results showed, there were 13 families, 20 species, and 824 individuals. The vegetation structure in the urban forest of Bongohulawa National Wirakarya Campsite (PWN) has an IVI above 15 percent on average. The sawlog level is dominated by the Gmelina arborea (beechwood) species with an IVI of 98.36 percent, the pole level is dominated by the Swietenia mahagagoni (mahogany) with an IVI of 165.37 percent, the sapling level was dominated by Swietenia mahagoni with an IVI of 160.99 percent and the seedling level was dominated by Lantana camara (tembelekan) with an IVI of 32.25 percent. The content of biomass stored in the standing trees is 1,190.45 tons/ha, with the largest amount of biomass is at the sawlog level of 1,135.43 tons/year or 95.43 percent, the total biomass at the pole level is 45.10 tons/year or 3.79 percent and the amount of long-term biomass is 9.32 tons/year or 0.78 percent. The carbon stock stored (C-Stock) is 559.37 tons/ha and can absorb CO2 (CO2eq) of 2,052.88 tons/ha and provides converted O2 of 1,498.60 tons/ha.
Kinerja Unit dan Isoterm Adsorpsi Filtrasi Multimedia Pada Sistem Resirkulasi Akuakultur Ikan Hias Berdasarkan Variasi Ketebalan Media dan Debit Aliran
Authors: Kristina Tarissa , Assiddiqi Teuku Devan , Setiawan Budi Indra , Arif Chusnul , Kurniawan Allen 
Published: October 2023

Limbah cair akuakultur memiliki kandungan bahan organik dan anorganik, seperti amonia dan nitrit, yang dapat menyebabkan pencemaran di badan air. Teknologi sistem resirkulasi akuakultur (RAS) dapat memberikan alternatif dengan memanfaatkan sumber daya air terbatas untuk mereduksi kontaminan organik air limbah akuakultur. Penelitian ini menggunakan kombinasi unit filter multimedia (FMM), filter karbon aktif (KA), dan nano membran (NF). Tujuan penelitian ini dirancang untuk menguji kinerja FMM, menentukan ketebalan media filter optimal, serta menentukan estimasi model isoterm adsorpsi sebagai penunjang aspek desain FMM. Enam kombinasi variasi ketebalan media zeolit (30, 60, 90 cm) dan debit aliran (22,5; 45 L/menit) digunakan untuk menguji kinerja unit. Penyisihan amonia dan nitrit berturut-turut sebesar 99,85% dan 100% lebih efektif terjadi pada ketebalan zeolit sebesar 90 cm dan debit 45 L/menit. Terkait beban biaya operasional FMM, efisiensi kedua parameter tersebut tidak diperlukan hingga mencapai optimal apabila dintegrasikan dengan unit CA dan NF. Berdasarkan analisis pemodelan isoterm adsorpsi, Model Langmuir (KL = 90,18 L/mg) untuk nitrit, serta Temkin (KT = 15,68 L/mg) dan Hasely (K= 0,45 L/mg) untuk amonia merupakan model terbaik untuk mengestimasi koefisien kapasitas adsorpsi. Nilai tersebut dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi konsentrasi nitrit dan amonia di efluen berdasarkan uji perfoma model dan analisis statistik. Aquaculture wastewater contains ammonia, nitrite, and other materials which can contribute to water pollution. Recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) technology offers an alternative approach by utilizing limited water resources to reduce organic contaminants. This research aimed to evaluate the performance of a multimedia filter (FMM), activated carbon filter (KA), and nano-membrane (NF) combination. The study focused on assessing FMM efficiency, determining the optimal filter media thickness, and selecting the appropriate adsorption isotherm model for FMM design. Six combinations of zeolite media thickness (30, 60, 90 cm) and flowrates (22.5; 45 L/min) were tested. The results showed that the highest removal efficiencies for ammonia (99.85%) and nitrite (100%) were achieved with a zeolite thickness of 90 cm and a flow rate of 45 L/min. Integrating FMM with CA and NF units can reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency. The Langmuir model (KL = 90.18 L/mg) for nitrite, and the Temkin (KT = 15.68 L/mg) and Hasely (K = 0.45 L/mg) models for ammonia were identified as the best fit models for estimating adsorption capacity coefficients. These coefficients can be used to predict nitrite and ammonia concentrations in the effluent based on performance testing and statistical analysis.