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School-based Management Challenges and Coping Strategies in the Secondary Educational System of Puerto Princesa City and Palawan during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Omar Dawin H. , Perez David R. , Mabuhay-Omar Jhonamie A. 
Published: June 2023

Educators’ coping methods are becoming more widely recognized worldwide as a critical element of a resilient educational system. This study aimed to assess the educational challenges faced by school heads, teachers, and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the four aspects of school-based management (SBM) practices, and to evaluate the different coping strategies adopted. A triangulation research design and a cross-sectional study approach were used, utilizing the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory. The study was conducted in the Divisions of Puerto Princesa City (PPC) and Palawan secondary schools with a total of 735 respondents. The findings revealed that challenges were fairly evident across all four aspects of SBM practices in the PPC and Palawan Divisions. The non-parametric Wilcoxon test showed significant differences in the level of challenges encountered by secondary school heads between the two Divisions, specifically in "leadership and governance" (W=45, p-value=0.010), "curriculum and instruction" (W=114, p-value=0.000), "accountability and continuous improvement" (W=56, p-value=0.012), and "management of resources" (W=16, p-value=0.028). Results from Brief COPE indicated that the most used coping mechanism by school heads and teachers was “active coping,” with 3.65±0.42 and 3.85±0.69 respectively, while for parents, “self-distraction” (3.33±0.0) accounts the most used domain. Parents and school heads had high coping skills in the domains of “active coping,” “denial,” and “behavioral disengagement,” while “self-distraction” was also highly manifested by school heads. However, teachers had high coping skills in all 14 domains of the Brief COPE. The Wilcoxon test found no significant differences in the varying coping strategies of school head (W=97, p-value=0.982), teachers (W=118, p-value=0.370), and parents (W=119, p-value=0.334) between PPC and Palawan Divisions. This study paves opportunities to implement a customized intervention program based on the perceived needs of these stakeholders as a starting point to address the challenges they faced during the pandemic.
Neterthon Syndrome Revealed by Recurrent Skin Infections: A Case Report
Authors: Jaabouti Ghizlane , Hafidi Naima El , Mahraoui Chafiq 
Published: June 2023

Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms including a scaly skin condition known as circumflex linear ichthyosis, hair shaft abnormalities known as trichorrhexis invaginata, and an atopic terrain which predisposes patients to allergic reactions and asthma.
The disorder is caused by mutations in the SPINK5 gene which encodes for a serine protease inhibitor called LEKTI. This leads to a disruption in the skin's natural barrier function and a hyperactive immune response, resulting in the characteristic symptoms of NS.
Newborns with NS may have a poor prognosis, with possible life-threatening complications and high postnatal lethality. However, the symptoms can improve with age and growth, and management of the disorder is aimed at controlling the symptoms and preventing complications such as infections. Symptomatic treatment for cutaneous xerosis and management of infections are commonly used. Additionally, topical emollients and systemic immunoglobulin therapy may be used to help manage the condition.
We present a clinical case that can help raise awareness about rare diseases such as Netherton syndrome and improve early diagnosis and management. It is important for healthcare providers to be familiar with the clinical and etiological characteristics of these conditions to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
The reported case is an infant of 3 months old, who presents from the age of 2 months a cutaneous xerosis under the care of a dermatologist, and managed by symptomatic treatment. Based on the clinical presentation and examination (The hair trichoscopy), the infant have Netherton syndrome with a superimposed bacterial infection leading to ichthyosis linearis circumflexa superinfected.
Developing Genetic Coefficients of Sorghum Cultivars Using Gencalc and Glue Genetic Coefficient Estimators in DSSAT
Authors: Praveenkumar P. , Sathyamoorthy N. K. , Dheebakaran G. A. , Karthikeyan R. , Palanisamy Jeevanand , Naveen S. A. , Sachin S. 
Published: June 2023

DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) is a software system used for crop growth and development, soil and water balance, nutrient cycling, climate change impact simulations and precision agriculture. The objective of this study was to calibrate and validate the sorghum cultivars TNAU sorghum CO 30 and K12 under various sowing windows and fertilizer applications. CERES-Sorghum model (DSSAT v 4.7.5) was calibrated and validated using experimental field data obtained from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. The derived genotype co-efficients of sorghum cultivars simulated the phenology, growth and yield accurately well under various sowing windows and nitrogen levels. The nRMSE (Normalised Root Mean Square Error) values for simulations for grain yield were 2.4 per cent and 8.8 per cent for TNAU sorghum CO 30 and K12, respectively. The mean simulated grain yield was 3127 kg/ha against the observed grain yield of 3052 kg/ha in TNAU CO 30 sorghum. The mean observed grain yield was 3312 kg/ha against the observed grain yield of 3020 kg/ha K 12. The model satisfactorily simulated the phenology and yield of sorghum cultivars, and hence it can be used in undertaking suitable management practices and yield prediction under changing climatic conditions in the western region of Tamil Nadu.
Sustainable Maize Based Cropping Sequences for Northern Transition Zone of Karnataka, India
Authors: Patil R. H. , Kumbar Parashuram , Dhage S. Sagar 
Published: June 2023

Maize in SW monsoon and sorghum, wheat and chickpea during winter are the important crops in Northern Transition Zone (NTZ) of Karnataka, India. But, due to rising temperature and erratic rainfall patterns the productivity and profitability of maize based cropping sequences are being threatened under rainfed condition. As a result, a modelling research was conducted utilising the DSSAT model's seasonal analysis tool to test and determine sustainable and profitable cropping sequences for current climates of NTZ in Karnataka state. Field experiments were conducted from 2015 to 2018 to calibrate and validate the DSSAT model for four crop cultivars (maize, chickpea, wheat, and sorghum) grown under rainfed conditions on deep black soils, and then the DSSAT model's sequential analysis tool was run for 32 years (1985-2016) for three cropping sequences (maize-sorghum, maize-wheat, and maize-chickpea). The yield, number of years the crop failed throughout different seasons, and the B:C ratio of each sequence were used in the simulated output study. Out of 32 years maize crop, grown during kharif, failed three times whereas, during rabi season wheat, sorghum and chickpea failed nine, eight and five years, respectively. Out of 32 years maize-sorghum sequence recorded the highest B:C ratio (2.86) followed by maize-chickpea (2.82) and maize-wheat (2.66). Considering chances of crop failure, B:C ratio and owing to cereal followed by short duration legume, maize-chickpea sequence under rainfed condition was proven to be the most reliable and profitable system for NTZ of Karnataka under of current climate.
Fungal and Parasitic Diseases Seen in Tissue Biopsies at a Tertiary Health Center in Southwest Nigeria in a Five-Year Period
Authors: Olaofe Olaejirinde Olaniyi , Soremekun Ademola Idowu , Olopade Bolatito Opeyemi , Oladele James Oluwatomi 
Published: June 2023

Aim: To describe the clinical and pathological features of the various fungal and parasitic diseases seen at our hospital over a five-year period.
Study Design: This is a retrospective study of records of fungal and parasitic diseases.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was done at the Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife from January 2018 to December 2022.
Methods: The tissue sections of each case went through routine processing in the histopathology laboratory. The slides of the sections were viewed using a simple binocular microscope. The slides were scanned using APERIO CS2 digital slide scanner.
Results: Eight cases of fungal infections and eleven cases of parasitic infections were noted during the study period. Aspergillosis accounted for five of the fungal infections, while mucormycosis accounted for two nasal infections. Schistosomiasis accounted for six cases of parasitic infections.
Conclusion: Aspergillosis was the most diagnosed fungal infection while Schistosomiasis was the commonest parasitic infection. Digital stain separation could be an added tool in identification of fungal and parasitic stages in histological tissue sections.
Roll‐to‐Roll Printing of Anomalous Nernst Thermopile for Direct Sensing of Perpendicular Heat Flux
Authors: Tanaka Hirokazu , Higo Tomoya , Uesugi Ryota , Yamagata Kazuto , Nakanishi Yosuke , Machinaga Hironobu , Nakatsuji Satoru 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe anomalous Nernst effect (ANE) converts heat flux perpendicular to the plane into electricity, in sharp contrast with the Seebeck effect (SE), enabling mass production, large area, and flexibility of their devices through ordinary thin‐film fabrication techniques. Heat flux sensors, one of the most promising applications of ANE, are powerful devices for evaluating heat flow and can lead to energy savings through efficient thermal management. In reality, however, SE caused by the in‐plane heat flux is always superimposed on the measurement signal, making it difficult to evaluate the perpendicular heat flux. Here, ANE‐type heat flux sensors that selectively detect a perpendicular heat flux are fabricated by adjusting the net Seebeck coefficient in their thermopile circuit with mass‐producible roll‐to‐roll sputtering methods. The direct sensing of perpendicular heat flux using ANE‐based flexible thermopiles, as well as their simple fabrication process, paves the way for the practical application of thin‐film thermoelectric devices.
Ethnic differences in hepatocellular carcinoma prevalence and therapeutic outcomes
Authors: Chavda Vivek , Zajac Kelsee K. , Gunn Jenna Lynn , Balar Pankti , Khadela Avinash , Vaghela Dixa , Soni Shruti , Ashby Charles R. , Tiwari Amit K. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer‐related death worldwide. The incidence of HCC is affected by genetic and non‐genetic factors. Genetically, mutations in the genes, tumor protein P53 (TP53), catenin beta 1 (CTNNB1), AT‐rich interaction domain 1A (ARIC1A), cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (CDKN2A), mannose 6‐phosphate (M6P), smooth muscle action against decapentaplegic (SMAD2), retinoblastoma gene (RB1), cyclin D, antigen presenting cells (APC), AXIN1, and E‐cadherin, have been shown to contribute to the occurrence of HCC. Non‐genetic factors, including alcohol consumption, exposure to aflatoxin, age, gender, presence of hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), increase the risk of HCC.Recent FindingsThe severity of the disease and its occurrence vary based on geographical location. Furthermore, men and minorities have been shown to be disproportionately affected by HCC, compared with women and non‐minorities. Ethnicity has been reported to significantly affect tumorigenesis and clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with HCC. Generally, differences in gene expression and/or the presence of comorbid medical diseases affect or influence the progression of HCC. Non‐Caucasian HCC patients are significantly more likely to have poorer survival outcomes, compared to their Caucasian counterparts. Finally, there are a number of factors that contribute to the success rate of treatments for HCC.ConclusionAssessment and treatment of HCC must be consistent using evidence‐based guidelines and standardized outcomes, as well as international clinical practice guidelines for global consensus. Standardizing the assessment approach and method will enable comparison and improvement of liver cancer research through collaboration between researchers, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups. In this review, we will focus on discussing epidemiological factors that result in deviations and changes in treatment approaches for HCC.
A rapid review of the scalability of interventions targeting obesity prevention in infants
Authors: Yoong Sze Lin , Turon Heidi , Wong Carrie K. , Grady Alice , Pearson Nicole , Sutherland Rachel 
Published: June 2023

AbstractIssue AddressedObesity in children is one of the most significant public health issues globally. Given the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, there is a need to identify effective obesity prevention efforts that can be delivered at scale to improve child health. We aimed to (i) identify obesity prevention interventions targeted at children aged 0–2 that have been scaled‐up, and their relative efficacy compared to their pre‐scale trial, (ii) describe adaptations made, and the extent to which factors related to scalability have been reported.MethodsWe conducted a rapid review of pre‐scale randomised controlled trials targeting nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention in infants, and calculated the relative effect size for relevant outcomes in the corresponding scaled up trial. We documented adaptations made to the pre‐scale trial for scale up, and explored how different components of scalability had been reported according to the Intervention Scalability Assessment Tool.ResultsOf the 14 identified pre‐scale trials, only one formal evaluation of the scale‐up trial was identified. For body mass index, <10% of the effect was retained, however for nutrition and behavioural outcomes, the proportion of effect retained varied from −11.1% to 144%. Significant adaptations to modality were made in the scaled up trial primarily to reduce cost and increase reach of the intervention. Reporting of scalability components varied across the 14 trials, with only one trial reporting information for all assessed components.ConclusionsThe majority of effective interventions targeting obesity prevention in infants have not been evaluated in a scaled up form. The magnitude of effect retained for the single trial that was scaled up was variable. In general, reporting of components of scalability was sub‐optimal.So What?The findings suggest that there is substantial need for the development and rigorous evaluation of obesity prevention interventions in children aged 0–2 which are amenable for scale.
Coherent Combining for High‐Power Kerr Combs
Authors: Kim Bok Young , Okawachi Yoshitomo , Jang Jae K. , Ji Xingchen , Lipson Michal , Gaeta Alexander L. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractKerr frequency combs enable the miniaturization of comb sources for applications such as data communications and spectroscopy. However, due to the high field confinement and effective nonlinearity, Kerr combs typically operate with low output comb powers. While nonsolitonic Kerr combs operating in the normal group velocity dispersion (GVD) regime can access high pump‐to‐comb conversion efficiencies and relatively flat spectral profiles, many frequency comb applications require even higher comb‐line powers that are otherwise fundamentally unattainable without the use of optical amplifiers. A high efficient coherent beam combining of Kerr combs is demonstrated via on‐chip synchronization to greatly enhanced comb‐line powers. Two normal GVD Kerr combs are coherently combined for a 2.9 dB increase in comb power compared to a single comb while maintaining a high total pump‐to‐comb conversion efficiency of 26%. Lastly, it is shown that via spectral engineering of two normal GVD combs, it should be possible to significantly increase the spectral flatness of a combined comb. This platform enables fully integrated systems with powers that can readily exceed that of an individual comb system by more than an order of magnitude.
Twistocaloric Modeling of Elastomer Fibers and Experimental Validation
Authors: Mei Guangkai , Li Jiatian , Feng Danyang , Qian Dong , Liu Zunfeng 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe twistocaloric effect is attributed to the change in entropy of the material driven by torsional stress. It is responsible for the torsional refrigeration of fiber materials that has been widely exploited as one of the solid‐state cooling techniques with high efficiency and low volume change rate. The lack of theories and mathematical models of twistocaloric effect, however, limits broad applications of torsional refrigeration. In this work, a twistocaloric model is established to capture the relationship between twist density and temperature variation of natural rubber fibers and thermoplastic elastomer yarns. An experimental setup consisting torsion actuator and torque sensor coupled with a temperature measurement system is built to validate the model. Using the Maxwell relationship, twistocaloric coefficient is measured by quantifying the thermal effect induced by torsion under shear strain. The experimental characterization of the twistocaloric effect in natural rubber fiber and thermoplastic elastomer yarn are consistent with the theoretical predictions.
Social compensation of performance drops in dyadic exercises—Two experiments testing the role of relationship quality
Authors: Boss Martin , Pels Fabian , Kleinert Jens 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to analyze whether the social compensation of performance drops in a team setting depends on the relationship quality. Two experiments were conducted. Experiment 1: In a team‐building condition, the relationship quality between subject and confederate was manipulated. The performance situation consisted of an isometric strength task. A joint team result had to be achieved in a second run, whereby the subject received manipulated feedback on the confederate's performance, hence suggesting a sudden drop. The results showed no compensation effect. Experiment 2: Given that one potential reason for the lack of effect appeared to be the isometric holding task, the study design was maintained, but the task was modified into a dynamic one. Performance drops were compensated for. However, the relationship quality did not affect compensation behavior. It is possible that implicit team building through the necessary joint agreement on goals interfered with the effect in both conditions.
Chinese character unitization enhances recollection‐based associative recognition: Evidence from fMRI
Authors: Zhao Chunyu , Peng Yubin , Liu Zejun , Wei Ping , Guo Chunyan 
Published: June 2023

AbstractPrevious research has suggested that familiarity can enhance associative memory after unitization, but the cognitive mechanisms underlying unitization remain debated. To explore the neural mechanisms of associative memory after unitization in the absence of semantic relations, we used Chinese characters as stimuli and recorded participants' blood oxygen level‐dependent signals during recognition. Behavioral results showed that after Chinese character unitization, not only the associative performance of recognition (Pr, hit rate minus false alarm rate) and general Pr but also the hit rate and correct rejection rate increased. Neuroimaging results revealed activation of the hippocampus and parahippocampal gyrus during associative recognition in both the unitized and the non‐unitized condition, and hippocampal activation increased after unitization. However, activation of the perirhinal cortex was not observed in either condition. These findings, in contrast to those from previous studies on unitization, suggest that Chinese character unitization enhances recollection‐based, rather than familiarity‐based, associative recognition. This suggests that the encoding of semantic relations during unitization is critical for subsequent familiarity‐based associative recognition.
Referral Priority Programs
Authors: Cui Shiliang , Wang Zhongbin , Yang Luyi 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis chapter presents a model of the referral priority program, an emerging business practice adopted by a growing number of technology companies that manage a wait list of customers. It enables existing customers on the wait list to gain priority access if they successfully refer new customers to the wait list. Unlike more commonly used referral reward programs, this novel mechanism does not offer monetary compensation to referring customers but leverages customers’ own disutility of delays to create referral incentives. Despite this appealing feature, our queueing-game-theoretic analysis finds the effectiveness of such a scheme as a marketing tool for customer acquisition, and an operational approach for wait-list management depends crucially on the underlying market conditions, particularly the base market size of organic customers. The referral priority program does not generate referrals when the base market size is either too large or too small. When customers do refer, the program could actually backfire, namely, by reducing the system throughput and customer welfare, if the base market size is intermediately large. This phenomenon occurs because the presence of referred customers severely cannibalizes the demand of organic customers. We also compare the referral priority program with the referral reward program and find that the referral priority program is more profitable when the base market size is intermediately small. We further solve for the optimal scheduling rule of the referral priority program and find that in addition to full priority and FIFO, partial priority and strategic delay can also emerge in the optimal mechanism. This chapter is primarily based on Yang and Debo (Manag Sci 65(5):2231–2248, 2019) and Yang (Manuf Serv Oper Manag 23(5):1139–1156, 2021) where interested readers can find proofs of the results shown in this chapter.