bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Understanding Management Practices of Selected Credit Cooperatives in Cavite: A Microanalysis Study
Authors: Del Rosario Christine Lloyd E. , Mendrez Jayven Gianne D. , Abug Nerisa B. 
Published: April 2023

The researchers conducted this study focusing on credit cooperatives, which are common in the community. The study aimed to determine the participants' business profile in terms of length of operation and number of members. It also aimed to determine the management practices and the challenges encountered by the participants in terms of planning, commanding, coordinating, and, controlling. The study used a descriptive method, and purposive sampling comprised participants in Cavite. The findings revealed that most participants have been operating above 20 years and have over 500 members. The management practices of most participants formulate a plan based on the resources available and have a flexible, continuous, relevant, and accurate method of their cooperative. Moreover, the participants supervised their members and motivated them to achieve their goals, adhere to policies, and treat them according to cooperative standards. Most of the participants hold meetings addressing matters of common interest. Lastly, most participants ensure that the cooperative activities align with its policies and objectives. The challenges encountered by the participants were developing a short-term plan and experiencing failure despite having a good plan. Most participants needed clarification, commands, and instructions. Finally, most participants have had trouble in knowing the weaknesses of its cooperative and often experienced dynamic plans. Moreover, the researchers provide solutions to address the participant's challenges.
Risk Management Practices Among Accommodation Facilities in Ormoc City
Authors: Polinar Mark Anthony N. , Dadulla Daffodel M. , Payao Ronald B. 
Published: April 2023

This study aims to ascertain the degree of impact and likelihood of the various risks, as well as the risk management method implementation among lodging facilities. In addition, the study took into account the link between the likelihood and impact of the various risks. To achieve this goal, a quantitative method engaging in a descriptive approach was with 128 respondents from 30 establishments who got involved in the study from the top management to rank and file through a self-completed survey. The level of the risk management process among the establishments showed a "slightly high level" of risk management implementation that signifies vulnerability to risks and could be detrimental to the establishment. To ensure impacts are regulated and the likelihood of happening will be controlled numerous risks based on the risk spectrum need to be addressed, treated, watched for, and reviewed. The results also revealed no significant relationships between the various types of risks, except people risks, which had a slight but favorable association between its impact and likelihood, which caused the null hypothesis to be rejected. According to the study's findings, firms should not take any risks lightly, regardless of how serious or likely they are as long as they present a threat. If risks are not properly handled, they can exacerbate or escalate their impact or likelihood. Moreover, a risk management plan based on ISO 31000-2009 needed to be proposed to have a more structured and systematic process.
Testing of the "Gizinesia" Website as an Educational Media for Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Estofany Fredy , Sitoayu Laras , Ronitawati Putri , Nuzrina Rachmanida , Kuswari Mury 
Published: April 2023

Indonesia has diabetes alert status because it ranks 7th out of 10 countries with the highest number of diabetes patients. There are five main pillars in diabetes management: education, medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, pharmacology, and independent blood sugar monitoring. Education is the first pillar that can be done with the help of easily accessible and sustainable media, one of which is the website. One of the important steps in developing educational media is to validate the media by professionals and respondents of the target group. The objective of this study is to know the development and validation of "Gizinesia" as an educational medium for Diabetes Mellitus patients according to professionals and respondents with diabetes. This research is quantitative research with a methodology approach in three steps: development, validity, and evaluation with a sample of 11 professionals and 20 respondents with diabetes. Based on validity tests by professionals, the website content was declared valid with a CVR with a CVI value of ≥ 0.80. The website construct was valid with an average calculation of r≥ 0.632. However, out of 18 items found three invalid items. Based on the validity test by diabetic respondents, the website content was found to be valid with Mean I-CVI = 0.95. However, out of 15 items, 1 item was found to be invalid and the website construct was declared valid with an average r≥ 0.7. However, of the 16 items found two items with low correlation. Therefore, the results of the validation of the "Gizinesia" website as a nutrition education medium for Diabetes Mellitus patients are valid. However, they need improvement by making an illustrated video and following the "10/20/30 Rule".
Multivariate analysis of GGE and AMMI biplot graph to investigate geno-type by environment interaction of rice hybrids at multiple locations in Malaysia
Authors: S. Elixon , Y. Mohd Rafii , R. Asfaliza , J. Mashitah , R. Shairul Izzan 
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to investigate the genotype by environment (G×E) interaction of 20 rice hybrids tested in eight environments which include four locations and two different cropping seasons in Malaysia. The parameter was observed on yield per ha, number of panicles per plant, number of filled grains per panicle, and thousand-grain weight. Data analysis was used by ANOVA and stability measurement according to AMMI and GGE biplot graph. The ANOVA indicated that all studied phenotypic showed significantly different in variance genotypes, season, location, location × season, genotype × season, genotype × location × season. The most promising hybrids were G19, G3, G18, G13, G8, G7, and G14, resulting in a higher mean yield per ha. The multivariate stability analysis defined those hybrids divided into three categories. The first category is hybrids with high mean yield and wide adaptability (G19, G18, G3 and G4), the second category is the hybrid exhibiting high mean yield and is suitable for a specific environment (G12) and lastly, a hybrid with low yield and high stability (G9, G11 and G1). Hybrids with high yield and stable performance could be further evaluated in large-scale planting for prior release for commercial.
Plant growth-promoting endophytic bacteria isolated from Launaea arborescens (characterization and molecular identification)
Authors: Lakhdar Mebarki , Abir Dakhali , Fatna Mezouri 
Published: April 2023

The present investigation aimed to assess endophytic bacteria's capacity to stimulate plant development. Eight endophytic bacterial strains were isolated from the root of Launaea arborescens (Batt.), native medicinal plant growing spontaneously in the region of Bechar (south-west Algeria). The eight strains were tested for their effects on seed germination and plant growth of Triticum aestivum L. The results showed that all strains had positive effects on wheat seeds germination. The seeds inoculation of wheat by endophytic bacteria improves morphological parameters of the seedling (fresh and dry weight of plant, root and stem elongation). 16S rRNA gene sequencing was used to identify the powerful strain, it was found as Brevibacillus brevis. This one was found positive for many of the plant growth promoting attributes like ammonia production and azote fixing. In addition, it was identified as resistant to azithromycine during antibiotic sensitivity test and It could tolerate up to 0.9 M of NaCl. Additionally, Brevibacillus brevis was identified as resistant in the herbicide and the insecticide susceptibility test. Results suggest that this endophyte is a strong candidate for use as plant growth-promoting inoculants, to assist in lowering the amount of chemicals used in agricultural practices and enhance nutrient absorption and stress resistance in plant species.
Narrativas escolares de las estudiantes desplazadas por el conflicto armado en Colombia
Authors: Yepes-Cardona Susana , Giraldo-Gil Elida 
Published: April 2023

(analítico)Este estudio, enmarcado en el paradigma cualitativo, analizó el currículo vivenciado a partir de las narrativas construidas con 14 estudiantes desplazadas por el conflicto armado, pertenecientes a una institución educativa de Medellín (Colombia). Los métodos de recolección empleados fueron entrevistas semiestructuradas, diarios personales y fotografías. Se presentan las intersecciones que se establecen con la escuela, entendida como escenario de y para la construcción de paz, concluyendo en la pertinencia de las propuestas educativas flexibles. Este análisis, hilado desde una perspectiva de género, visibiliza otros modos de existir en la escuela, contribuyendo a la resignificación del currículo para la permanencia de las estudiantes que fueron desplazadas.
Palabras clave: Desplazamiento; escuela; conflicto armado; experiencia; niñas; adolescentes.
Diferencias de género en la agresividad en jóvenes infractores en Medellín, Colombia
Authors: Restrepo Jorge Emiro , Acosta-Tobón Sergio Andrés 
Published: April 2023

(analítico)La investigación sobre agresividad en jóvenes delincuentes es insuficiente en Colombia y, en consecuencia, no hay suficiente información sobre las diferencias de género en esta población. No evaluar e intervenir este comportamiento desde un enfoque de diferencias sexuales impacta negativamente la efectividad de las políticas criminales. En esta investigación participaron 1050 jóvenes infractores, seleccionados por conveniencia. Se incluyeron 855 hombres y 195mujeres de 14 a 19 años de edad residentes en Medellín (Antioquia).Los principales resultados fueron: 1) muy altos niveles de agresividad proactiva, reactiva y total en los adolescentes infractores; 2) la existencia de diferencias en la agresividad proactiva y agresividad total en las mujeres comparadas con los hombres; y 3) la variación de la agresividad de acuerdo con ciertas variables sociodemográficas y asociadas con el delito.
Palabras clave: Delincuencia juvenil; violencia doméstica; psicotrópicos; agresión; adolescentes; delitos sexuales.
Una investigadora comunitaria en una IAP con jóvenes: análisis de caso
Authors: Gómez-Ramírez Heidy Cristina , Otálvaro-Orrego Jaider Camilo , Cárdenas-Ossa Ana María 
Published: April 2023

(analítico)Se realizó una investigación acción participativa con jóvenes de un barrio periférico de Medellín, mediada por la investigación narrativa, diálogo de saberes e investigación temática que propone la educación popular. Las fases del proceso fueron: formulación de una pregunta de investigación partiendo de la narración de historias de vida; identificación de situaciones límite y temas generadores para la acción; formación en técnicas y herramientas de investigación para que los/as jóvenes respondieran preguntas elaboradas por ellos/as; acción como resultado de la aplicación de las técnicas investigativas por parte del grupo de jóvenes. Este artículo destaca entre los resultados la experiencia de una joven de la comunidad, estudiante universitaria y la emergencia de su habitus como investigadora comunitaria y sujeto crítico con capacidad de producir conocimiento para transformar sus interrelaciones personales, comunitarias y su proyecto de vida.
Palabras clave: Metodología; joven; formación de investigadores; comunidad.
All‐Cause, Cardiovascular, and Stroke Mortality Among Foreign‐Born Versus US‐Born Individuals of African Ancestry
Authors: Looti Alain Lekoubou , Ovbiagele Bruce , Markovic Daniela , Towfighi Amytis 
Published: April 2023

Background
Little is known about the effect of region of origin on all‐cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and stroke mortality among Black individuals. We examined associations between nativity and mortality (all‐cause, cardiovascular, and stroke) in Black individuals in the United States.

Methods and Results
Using the National Health Interview Service 2000 to 2014 data and mortality‐linked files through 2015, we identified participants aged 25 to 74 years who self‐identified as Black (n=64 717). Using a Cox regression model, we examined the association between nativity and all‐cause, cardiovascular, and stroke mortality. We recorded 4329 deaths (205 stroke and 932 cardiovascular deaths). In the model adjusted for age and sex, compared with US‐born Black individuals, all‐cause (hazard ratio [HR], 0.44 [95% CI, 0.37–0.53]) and cardiovascular mortality (HR, 0.66 [95% CI, 0.44–0.87]) rates were lower among Black individuals born in the Caribbean, South America, and Central America, but stroke mortality rates were similar (HR, 1.01 [95% CI, 0.52–1.94]). African‐born Black individuals had lower all‐cause mortality (HR, 0.43 [95% CI, 0.27–0.69]) and lower cardiovascular mortality (HR, 0.42 [95% CI, 0.18–0.98]) but comparable stroke mortality (HR, 0.48 [95% CI, 0.11–2.05]). When the model was further adjusted for education, income, smoking, body mass index, hypertension, and diabetes, the difference in mortality between foreign‐born Black individuals and US‐born Black individuals was no longer significant. Time since migration did not significantly affect mortality outcomes among foreign‐born Black individuals.

Conclusions
In the United States, foreign‐born Black individuals had lower all‐cause mortality, a difference that was observed in recent and well‐established immigrants. Foreign‐born Black people had age‐ and sex‐adjusted lower cardiovascular mortality than US‐born Black people.
Age‐Related Macular Degeneration With Visual Disability Is Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Risk in the Korean Nationwide Cohort
Authors: Jung Wonyoung , Han Kyungdo , Kim Bongseong , Hwang Sungsoon , Yoon Je Moon , Park Junhee , Lim Dong Hui , Shin Dong Wook 
Published: April 2023

Background
Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual disability. AMD shares some risk factors with the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, previous studies examining the association between AMD and the risk of CVD provide conflicting results. Hence, we investigated the association between AMD, visual disability, and the risk of CVD.

Methods and Results
This is a nationwide cohort study using data from the Korean National Health Insurance System database (2009–2019) on subjects who underwent a national health screening program in 2009. A total of 3 789 963 subjects were categorized by the presence of AMD and visual disability. Visual disability was defined as a best‐corrected visual acuity of ≤20/100 by validated documentation from a specialist physician. Cox regression hazard model was used to examine the hazard ratios (HRs) of CVD, including myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, after adjusting for potential confounders. During a mean 9.77 years of follow‐up, AMD was associated with a 5% higher risk of myocardial infarction (adjusted HR [aHR], 1.05 [95% CI, 1.01–1.10]) but not associated with increased risk of overall CVD (aHR, 1.02 [95% CI, 1.00–1.05]) or ischemic stroke (aHR, 1.02 [95% CI, 0.98–1.06]). However, when AMD was accompanied by visual disability, there was increased risk of CVD (aHR, 1.17 [95% CI, 1.06–1.29]), myocardial infarction (aHR, 1.18 [95% CI, 1.01–1.37]), and ischemic stroke (aHR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.06–1.35]). These trends were more evident in women and subjects with cardiometabolic comorbidities.

Conclusions
AMD with visual disability, but not all AMD, was associated with an increased risk of CVD. Patients with AMD who have visual disability should be targeted for CVD prevention.
Longitudinal Study of Left Ventricular Mass Index Trajectories and Risk of Mortality in Hypertension: A Cohort Study
Authors: Zhou Dan , Huang Yu , Cai Anping , Yan Mengqi , Cheng Qi , Feng Xiaoxuan , Nie Zhiqiang , Feng Yingqing 
Published: April 2023

Background
Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) has been extensively studied for its relationship with mortality but has been typically assessed at a single time point. We, therefore, describe the trajectory of LVMI in a population with hypertension over 6 years to study the subsequent risk of mortality.

Methods and Results

We assessed LVMI that was collected during annual health examinations in round 1 (2010–2012), round 2 (2013–2014), and round 3 (2015–2016) with 2 allometric scalings, height
2.7
, and body surface area, in a cohort of participants with hypertension to identify 6‐year trajectories of LVMI by latent class trajectory modeling. We followed up with participants for mortality by latent trajectory from the last echocardiographic examination (September 17, 2014–December 8, 2016) to December 31, 2018. We calculated mortality hazard ratios by assigned trajectory using Cox proportional hazards models. We obtained data for LVMI from 2453 participants (mean age, 61.80 [SD, 12.14] years, 1428 [58.2%] female). We identified 3 trajectories of LVM/H
2.7
, characterized by maintained low stable (1298 [52.9%]); moderate stable (935 [38.1%]); high stable (220 [9.0%]), as well as 3 trajectories by LVM/body surface area. During a median follow‐up of 2.15 years, 167 participants developed all‐cause mortality, and 71 were cardiovascular mortality. Only the high stable trajectory was associated with a higher risk of all‐cause mortality compared with the low stable trajectory by LVM/H
2.7
or LVM/body surface area (all
P
<0.05). In Kaplan–Meier survival analysis, the trajectory with high stable LVM/body surface area had significantly lower survival probability.

Conclusions
In community hypertension, the individuals with high stable LVMI trajectory had the highest risk of all‐cause mortality. The individuals in the moderate stable trajectory had a similar risk for mortality as those in the low stable trajectory.
Contemporary Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia in the United States: Insights From the CASCADE FH Registry
Authors: Cuchel Marina , Lee Paul C. , Hudgins Lisa C. , Duell P. Barton , Ahmad Zahid , Baum Seth J. , Linton MacRae F. , de Ferranti Sarah D. , Ballantyne Christie M. , Larry John A. , Hemphill Linda C. , Kindt Iris , Gidding Samuel S. , Martin Seth S. , Moriarty Patrick M. , Thompson Paul P. , Underberg James A. , Guyton John R. , Andersen Rolf L. , Whellan David J. , Benuck Irwin , Kane John P. , Myers Kelly , Howard William , Staszak David , Jamison Allison , Card Mary C. , Bourbon Mafalda , Chora Joana R. , Rader Daniel J. , Knowles Joshua W. , Wilemon Katherine , McGowan Mary P. 
Published: April 2023

Background
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare, treatment‐resistant disorder characterized by early‐onset atherosclerotic and aortic valvular cardiovascular disease if left untreated. Contemporary information on HoFH in the United States is lacking, and the extent of underdiagnosis and undertreatment is uncertain.

Methods and Results

Data were analyzed from 67 children and adults with clinically diagnosed HoFH from the CASCADE (Cascade Screening for Awareness and Detection) FH Registry. Genetic diagnosis was confirmed in 43 patients. We used the clinical characteristics of genetically confirmed patients with HoFH to query the Family Heart Database, a US anonymized payer health database, to estimate the number of patients with similar lipid profiles in a “real‐world” setting. Untreated low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were lower in adults than children (533 versus 776 mg/dL;
P
=0.001). At enrollment, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and supravalvular and aortic valve stenosis were present in 78.4% and 43.8% and 25.5% and 18.8% of adults and children, respectively. At most recent follow‐up, despite multiple lipid‐lowering treatment, low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol goals were achieved in only a minority of adults and children. Query of the Family Heart Database identified 277 individuals with profiles similar to patients with genetically confirmed HoFH. Advanced lipid‐lowering treatments were prescribed for 18%; 40% were on no lipid‐lowering treatment; atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease was reported in 20%; familial hypercholesterolemia diagnosis was uncommon.

Conclusions
Only patients with the most severe HoFH phenotypes are diagnosed early. HoFH remains challenging to treat. Results from the Family Heart Database indicate HoFH is systemically underdiagnosed and undertreated. Earlier screening, aggressive lipid‐lowering treatments, and guideline implementation are required to reduce disease burden in HoFH.
Aortic Stenosis and Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Authors: Teppo Konsta , Airaksinen K. E. Juhani , Biancari Fausto , Jaakkola Jussi , Halminen Olli , Linna Miika , Haukka Jari , Putaala Jukka , Mustonen Pirjo , Kinnunen Janne , Luojus Alex , Hartikainen Juha , Aro Aapo L. , Lehto Mika 
Published: April 2023

Background
Patients with aortic stenosis (AS) have been underrepresented in the trials evaluating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to assess whether AS impacts outcomes in patients with AF and estimate the effects of DOACs versus warfarin in patients with AF and AS.

Methods and Results
The registry‐based FinACAF (Finnish Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation) study covered all patients with AF diagnosed during 2007 to 2018 in Finland. Hazard ratios (HRs) of first‐ever gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial bleeding, any bleeding, ischemic stroke, and death were estimated with cause‐specific hazards regression adjusted for anticoagulant exposure variables. We identified 183 946 patients (50.5% women; mean age, 71.7 [SD, 13.5] years) with incident AF without prior bleeding or ischemic stroke, of whom 5231 (2.8%) had AS. The crude incidence rate of all outcomes was higher in patients with AS than in patients without AS. After propensity score matching, AS was associated with the hazard of any bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, and death but not with intracranial bleeding or ischemic stroke (adjusted HRs, 1.36 [95% CI, 1.25–1.48], 1.63 [95% CI, 1.43–1.86], 1.32 [95% CI, 1.26–1.38], 0.96 [95% CI, 0.78–1.17], and 1.11 [95% CI, 0.99–1.25], respectively). Among patients with AS, DOACs were associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke when compared with warfarin, while bleeding and mortality did not differ between DOACs and warfarin.

Conclusions
AS is associated with substantially higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with AF. DOACs may be more effective in preventing ischemic stroke than warfarin in patients with AF and AS.

Registration

URL:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
; Unique identifier: NCT04645537.
Seiitaoides sandyi n. sp., a new species of spider crab (Decapoda, Brachyura, Majidae) from New Caledonia
Authors: Richer de Forges Bertrand , Ng Peter K. L. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Four species of Seiitaoides Griffin & Tranter, 1986 (Majoidea: Majidae) are now known from the Indo-West Pacific. A fifth species, Seiitaoides sandyi n. sp., is described here from deeper waters in New Caledonia. This tiny species is most similar to S. orientalis (Sakai, 1961) from the western Pacific, but differs markedly by the shape and armature of the supraorbital eave, carapace regions and plates, as well as structure and proportions of the male thoracic sternum, ambulatory legs and male first gonopod.