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Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Approaches of Award-Winning Women Business Operators in Kandy District of Sri Lanka
Authors: Illandarage Dilan Chathuranga Wijerathna , Kodituwakku Sarath S. 
Published: March 2023

Women's entrepreneurship has been widely identified as a driver of economic and social development worldwide. However, literature in women entrepreneurship argues that women entrepreneurs lag behind men and women business operators are constrained. Despite numerous constraints faced by Sri Lankan women business operators, some have overcome such barriers and become successful, and also have achieved provincial and national level recognitions through winning awards. Women business operators who have earned such recognitions warrant investigations to unravel the entrepreneurial decision-making approaches they have adopted to overcome various challenges in constrained environments. Therefore, this research aims to study the entrepreneurial decision-making approaches of award-winning women business operators in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka using theoretical lenses of Effectuation and Causation. A qualitative multiple case study design was adopted and 30 in-depth interviews were conducted with successful women business operators who have been awarded in "Star Awards". The analysis revealed that entrepreneurial decision-making approach of the respondents does not change with the sector (i.e. manufacturing and service) they operate. Women business operators have become more effectual when starting up their businesses and have combined the causation approach with effectuation when growing their businesses.
Sistemas de pulido para restauraciones cerámicas. Revisión de la literatura
Authors: Diego Melendez Diego , Mas Janett , Tay Lidia 
Published: March 2023

El pulido es un paso de suma importancia en el flujo de trabajo de las restauraciones cerámicas, después de realizado un ajuste con puntas o piedras diamantadas, ya que disminuye la rugosidad de las superficies tratadas. Esto repercute positivamente en las propiedades mecánicas y ópticas del material. Sin embargo, la poca literatura disponible acerca de este procedimiento hace que sea pasado por alto. Debido a esto, el presente articulo tuvo como objetivo realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre los diferentes protocolos de pulido para las diversas restauraciones cerámicas de mayor uso: Feldespática, disilicato de litio y zirconia en sus diferentes presentaciones. Se describen aspectos relevantes sobre el pulido mecánico, la rugosidad superficial y los sistemas de pulido actuales para cerámicas.
Efficacy and Feasibility of SMS M-Health for the Detection of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) In re-Source-Limited Setting–The Zimbabwe Stimulated Telephone As-Sisted Rapid Safety Surveillance (Zm-STARSS) Randomised Con-Trol Trial
Authors: Nyambayo Priscilla Patricia Munyaradzi , Gold Michael , Mehta Ushma , Clark Stephen , Manyevere Rumbidzai , Chirinda Libert , Zifamba Edlyne , Nyamandi Tatenda 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Introduction: The mHealth active participant centred (MAPC) adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) surveillance is a promising area for early AEFI detection resulting in risk minimisation. Passive (spontaneous) AEFI surveillance is the backbone for vaccine pharmacovigilance, but has inherent drawbacks of under reporting, and requires strengthening with active surveillance methods. The Zimbabwe stimulated telephone assisted rapid safety surveillance (Zm-STARSS) randomized controlled trial (RCT) sought to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of AEFI detection using a short message service (SMS) and computer assisted telephone interview (CATI) approach.
Method: A multicentre Zm-STARSS RCT enrolled consented adult vaccinees or parents or guardians of children receiving vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, at study vaccination clinics. At enrolment study participants were randomised to either SMS-CATI group or control group. SMS prompts were sent on days 0-2 and 14 post-vaccination to SMS-CATI group to ascertain if a medical event following immunisation (MEFI) had occurred. However, no SMSs were sent to the control group. SMS-CATI group who responded “Yes” to SMS prompts were interviewed by research healthcare workers (RHCWs) who completed a CATI to determine if an MEFI/AEFI had occurred whilst an AEFI in control group was determined from passive AEFI reporting channels. The primary study outcome was the AEFI detection rate in the SMS-CATI group compared to the control group.
Results: A total of 704 (31%) participants responded to the SMS prompts, with 75% (528/704) indicating “No” and 25% (176/704) &quot;Yes” to experiencing a MEFI. However, 31% (55/176) who responded “Yes” did not complete a CATI survey, but 69% (121/176) did; and 64% (77/121) of these indicated negative to AEFI experience whilst 36% (44/121) were affirmative. There were no AEFI reported in control group participants. Zm-STARSS showed promising results in that the AEFI detection rate using SMS-CATI was 2% (44/2280) on an intention to treat cohort.
Conclusion: Despite the low SMS response and CATI completion rate, we demonstrated that Zm-STARSS SMS system improves AEFI detection compared to passive AEFI surveillance. We recommend cost-effective multi-channel digital approaches for holistic pharmacovigilance to improve AEFI detection in LMICs for all vaccines.
Implementasi Praktik Kerja Lapangan Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Mahasiswa Prodi Manajemen Pendidikan Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Authors: Rahmawati Desi - , Karenina Zahra , Farida Anita , Komala  , Rohma Wahdiniyah Nur 
Published: March 2023

Dalam memberikan kesempatan mengaplikasikan teori dan praktik di lapangan, mahasiswa universitas negeri jakarta (UNJ) diwajibkan menjalani program Praktik Kerja Lapangan (PKL) yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan program studi masing-masing. Kegiatan PKL mahasiswa UNJ yang semula dilaksanakan secara tatap muka langsung di Industri tempat pelaksanaan, kini dilaksanakan secara online hal ini sesuai dengan kebijakan yang telah ditetapkan pemerintah dan universitas sejalan dengan kewaspadaan terhadap virus covid-19 (UNJ, 2020). Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi praktik kerja lapangan (PKL) di masa pandemi covid-19 terhadap kesiapan kerja mahasiswa prodi manajemen pendidikan angkatan 2017 universitas negeri jakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa Manajemen Pendidikan Universitas Negeri Jakarta Angkatan 2017 sebagai mahasiswa yang melaksanakan PKL di masa pandemi dan dosen koordinator PKL MP UNJ 2020. Teknik pengumpulan data yang peneliti gunakan adalah teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan implementasi praktik kerja lapangan (PKL) di masa pandemi covid-19 mahasiswa manajemen Pendidikan UNJ dilaksanakan secara work from home (WFH) dan juga work from office (WFO) yakni menyesuaikan kebijakan instansi terkait. Dalam pelaksanaannya ditemukan beberapa hambatan dalam pelaksanaan PKL secara blended ini.
Improved uncertainty evaluation for a long distance measurement by means of a temperature sensor network
Authors: Kok Gertjan , Gugole Federica , Seymour Aaron , Koops Richard 
Published: March 2023

The aim of the research described in this paper was to more accurately determine the measurement uncertainty of an interferometric long distance measurement. The chosen method was to install a temperature sensor network in the laboratory to measure in more detail the ambient temperature profile to more accurately determine the local values of the refractive index on the path travelled by the laser light. The experimental measurements were supplemented by a theoretical analysis of the mathematical model being used. The outcome of the performed work was that the claimed measurement uncertainty of the distance measurement, which is based on using only 5 temperature sensors, was justified. However, if in the future a lower uncertainty would be needed, a sensor network like the one that was temporarily installed would be needed. During the measurement campaign an offset in the mean temperature of 0.2 °C was found, which was equal to the maximum allowed bias in view of the claimed uncertainty for the long distance measurement. At a more general level, it was concluded that such sensor networks provide a useful new tool to increase the understanding of other measurements, to validate assumptions and optimize existing measurements.
Analysis of the factors influencing the preoperative blood pressure fluctuation in patients undergoing elective surgery
Authors: Cheng Zifei , Ying Yaoyu , Peng Li , Zhang Lihui , Qin Haipeng , Huang Xiansong , Liu Xiwen , Liang Dali , Xie Hong 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background and Aims: To analyze the factors affecting preoperative blood pressure fluctuations in patients undergoing elective surgical surgery.
Methods and Results: In 776 elective surgical patients from January to October 2021, the changes of BP and base BP (1 day before the operation) were analyzed by more than 20%, divided into elevated BP group (n=328) and non-fluctuating group (n=448), and analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. Results 776 patients were included, including 335 men and 441 women; SBP increased 12.98±19.33mmHg 1 day before surgery and DBP increased 6.67±13.20mmHg 1 day before surgery. There were 328 patients with more than 20% fluctuation range, and the incidence of preoperative blood pressure increase reached 42.27%. After a multivariate logistic regression analysis, age, preoperative association with hypertension, and sleep duration at 1 day before surgery were independent risk factors for preoperative BP fluctuations. Older blood pressure is more likely to fluctuate (OR=1.021,95%CI: 1.007-1.035, P =0.0030); 1.785 times more frequently (OR=1.785,95%CI: 1.142 ~ 1.807, P =0.0114) before 1 day (OR=0.835,95%CI: 0.747~0.932, P =0.0014) by stepwise regression.
Conclusion: The blood pressure in the operating room increased significantly from 1 day before surgery. Age, preoperative association with hypertension, and sleep duration of 1 day before surgery were independent risk factors affecting preoperative blood pressure fluctuations. And the older the age, the greater the fluctuation of blood pressure; the shorter the sleep time, the greater the difference of blood pressure.
Prevalence and associated factors of foot deformity among adult diabetic patients on follow-up at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022
Authors: Adebabay Aderajew , Worede Amanuel , Sume Bickes , Mihiret Getachew , Shimelash Rahel , Goshu Bahiru 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes foot deformity is among the major causes of diabetic foot ulceration that results in lower limb amputation. But, the study on the distribution of foot deformity and its risk factors among diabetic patients in Ethiopia is not satisfactory; particularly there is no study in the study area.Objective: To assess the prevalence and associated factors of foot deformity among adult diabetic patients on follow-up at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022Methods:A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 392 diabetic patients at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from June 1st to July 30th, 2022, using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected by using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires and diabetic foot assessment format, entered through epidata 4.6 versions, and exported to STATA 14 version for analysis. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to determine the association between dependent and independent variables. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with their 95% Confidence interval (CL) were used to determine the strength of the association, and a variable with a p-value <0.05 were statistically significant in multivariable logistic regression.Result:The overall prevalence of foot deformity was 33.42% [95% CI: 28.9–38.3]. In the final multivariable binary logistic regression analysis, rural residency [AOR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.26, 5.14], poor glycemic control [AOR = 2.63; 95% CI: 1.45, 4.79], diabetes duration between 11 and 15 years [AOR = 2.42; 95% CI: 1.12, 5.26], diabetes duration greater than 15 years [AOR = 4.62; 95% CI: 1.80, 11.82], inadequate footwear[AOR = 2.06; 95% CI: 1.13, 3.75] and presence of peripheral neuropathy [AOR = 8.11; 95% CI: 4.45, 14.77] were statistically significant associated factors with diabetes foot deformity.Conclusion:Theprevalence of foot deformity among adult diabetic patients was high. It is recommended to incorporate foot deformity screening in routine diabetic foot management.
Development of a hydrogel-based three Dimensional (3D) Glioblastoma Cell lines Culture as a Model System for CD73 inhibitor response study
Authors: Bahraminasab Marjan , Asgharzade Samira , Doostmohamadi Ali , Satari Atefeh , Hasannejad Farkhonde , Arab Samaneh 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Despite the development of various therapeutic approaches over the past decades, the glioblastoma (GBM) treatment remains a major challenge. The extracellular adenosine-generating enzyme CD73 is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of GBM, and targeting CD73 may represent a novel approach to this cancer. This study characterized three-dimensional culture systems based on three compositions of hydrogel and chose an optimum type for local delivery of CD73 to target GBM cells as a possible therapeutic approach for this disease. Rheology measurements, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and cell proliferation assay were conducted to analyze the synthesized hydrogel and choose an optimal formula. The viability of tumor cells in the optimal hydrogel was assessed by histology and confocal microscopy imaging. Furthermore, tumor cells' sensitivity to CD73 inhibitor was investigated by cell proliferation assay and real-time PCR. The data demonstrated that the hydrogel with 5 w% gelatin and 5 w% sodium alginate had superior rheological properties and cell viability. Therefore, it could provide a more suitable environment for GBM cells and mimic the natural microenvironment more properly. CD73 inhibitor-treated GBM cells significantly decreased proliferation rate and expressions of VEGF and HIF1-α within the optimal hydrogel. Our current research revealed the great potential of CD73 inhibitor for clinical translation of cancer study by analyzing 3D tumor cell behavior and function, and therefore for more effective treatment protocols for GBM.
Disentangling the effects of supplementary feeding on population abundance and the aggregation of wild ungulates as drivers of the prevalence of tuberculosis in south-central Spain
Authors: Laguna Eduardo , Carpio Antonio , Ortega Zaida , Delgado Encarnación , Vicente Joaquín , Acevedo Pelayo 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe supplementary feeding of wild ungulates is a common and pervasive practice throughout Europe, but the understanding on its unintended ecological effects is still limited. This management action has different degrees of intensity from artificial grasslands to supplementation in feeders, since the type and criteria of each supplementary feeding programme depend on managers’ objectives (e.g. maintaining harvesting yields, increasing animal body condition, mitigate agriculture or forest damage). The decision on how, when and where feed may determine the magnitude of the effects. Here, based on a long-term and well‐replicated dataset and using mixed structural equation model (mixed-SEM), we investigated the effects of supplementary feeding on red deer and wild boar abundance and aggregation and how directly and indirectly it affects the prevalence of tuberculosis-like lesions (TBL). We, therefore, hypothesized that supplying food avoiding the use of feeders would have less effect as regards increasing transmission rates, despite the fact that its efficiency as regards modulating population dynamics may be similar to the provision at feeders. Supplementary feeding was characterised in field surveys carried out on 60 hunting estates (south-central Spain) over four seasons (2002/2003, 2006/2007, 2012/2013 and 2018/2019). The abundance, aggregation and prevalence of TBL in red deer and wild boar were also determined. Collectively, our results showed that most of the variability in population aggregation could be directly explained by the population abundance and, to a lesser extent, by the degree of supplementation. Regarding red deer, there was a positive interaction between population abundance and aggregation in relation to the prevalence of TBL, suggesting that the positive effect of abundance on the prevalence of TBL is intensified by population aggregation. The model also showed a significant and positive correlation between the prevalence of TBL in both species. Finally, we reported a negative relationship between the degree of supplementary feeding and the prevalence of TBL in wild boar. Our findings shed light on the drivers of TBL prevalence in wild ungulate populations. Our results are relevant for the design of disease-control actions aimed at reducing the prevalence of tuberculosis and other shared diseases favoured by intensive wildlife management.
The Indicative Effects of Apolipoproteins on organic Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosed by the Nocturnal Penile Tumescence and Rigidity Test
Authors: Zhang Zhexin , Li Yuezheng , Pan Yang , Wang Shangren , Xu Mingming , Zhou Hang , Liu Xiao-Qiang 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is closely associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Apolipoprotein (Apo) B, Apo A1, and Apo A1/Apo B are predictive indicators of CVD. A strong association among these proteins, ED and CVD has been partially demonstrated. However, Previous studies have confirmed the correlation between apolipoproteins and ED, but does not confirm that apolipoproteins are associated with organic ED but not with psychogenic ED. The results of the The nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity (NPTR) test and the scale allowed the diagnosis of organic or psychogenic ED, and we more accurately confirmed the association between Apo B, Apo A1, Apo A1/Apo B and organic ED. Results In our study, patients with organic ED had considerably lower levels of Apo A1 and Apo A1/Apo B (P = .013 andP < .001, respectively), whereas patients with organic ED had considerably higher levels of Apo B (P = .024). With an AUC of 0.612 (95% CI: 0.537–0.688, cut-off < 0.95) and 0.655 (95% CI: 0.581–0.728, cut-off < 1.263), respectively, Apo A1 and Apo A1/Apo B exhibited a medium diagnostic value for the risk of organic ED, according to the ROC curve; however, Apo B had no sufficient diagnostic value. Conclusion According to our findings, through the NPTR test, Apo B, Apo A1, and Apo A1/Apo B were all risk factors for organic ED and CVD, but not for psychogenic ED. Additionally, it demonstrated that the proteins Apo A1 and Apo A1/Apo B are crucial in the genesis of organic ED and can be utilized as indicators to evaluate the risks of organic ED.
Heating and Cooling Load Estimation of Teacher Residential Block in Ghazni Technical University by CLTD/CLF Method and its Comparison with HAP Software
Authors: serat zainullah 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The CLTD/CLF method and the HAP software for estimating the heating and cooling load for a teacher residential block at Ghazni Technical University. The study's objectives were to evaluate each method's strengths and drawbacks as well as its accuracy and dependability. The CLTD/CLF method was used to determine the heating and cooling loads, which came out to be 14.88 KW and 20.43 KW, respectively. Using the HAP program, these values are 14.4 KW and 20.4 KW, respectively. According to the study's findings, there are only modest differences between the two approaches' estimates of the heating and cooling loads. The HAP method was shown to be simpler and quicker than the CLTD/CLF method.
Development and Psychometric Validation of the Women-Sexually Objectifying Media Exposure Scale (W-SOMES) and Men-Sexually Objectifying Media Exposure Scale (M-SOMES)
Authors: Hu Zhuozhuo , Wood Chantelle , Buckland Nicola 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
In this digital era, individuals are regularly exposed to sexual objectification in a variety of media types, which may negatively affect body image. However, existing measures do not fully capture exposure to and direct experiences of sexual objectification in different media. The purpose of the current programme of research was to develop and evaluate the Women-Sexually Objectifying Media Exposure Scale (W-SOMES) and Men-Sexually Objectifying Media Exposure Scale (M-SOMES), to measure exposure to and experiences of sexual objectification in the media. In Study 1, drawing from existing literature and two online surveys (women = 80, men = 76, age representative samples), items for the W-SOMES and M-SOMES were developed. Optimal items solely reflected exposure to sexual objectification in the media. In Study 2, exploratory factor analysis (women = 340, men = 100) suggested an underlying structure of three correlated factors for the W-SOMES and a single factor for the M-SOMES. In Study 3, confirmatory factor analysis (women = 331, men = 328) supported a higher-order model for the W-SOMES (15 items across three subscales: Importance of Physical Appearance, Sexualised Body Representation and Body Evaluation) and a single factor model for the M-SOMES (4 items measuring Sexualised Body Representation). The W-SOMES and M-SOMES displayed satisfactory internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and differentiation by known groups but did not adequately display convergent and discriminant validity. The M-SOMES also displayed satisfactory incremental validity. Future research should further examine the psychometric properties of the W-SOMES and M-SOMES for measuring exposure to sexual-objectification in the media.