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The Clockwork Man
Authors: Odle E. V. 
Published: May 2022

In the first-ever novel about a cyborg, a machine-enhanced man from a multiverse of the far future visits 1920s England.
In 1920s England, a strange being crashes a village cricket game. After some glitchy, jerky attempts to communicate, this creature reveals that he is a machine-enhanced human from a multiverse thousands of years in the future. The mechanism implanted in his skull has malfunctioned, sending him tumbling through time onto the green grass of the cricket field. Apparently in the future, at the behest of fed-up women, all men will be controlled by an embedded “clockwork,” camouflaged with hats and wigs. Published in 1923, The Clockwork Man—the first cyborg novel—tells the story of this odd time traveler's visit.
Spending time with two village couples about to embark upon married life, the Clockwork Man warns that because men of the twentieth century are so violent, sexist, and selfish, in the not-too-distant future they will be banned from physical reality. They will inhabit instead a virtual world—what we'd now call the Singularity—in which their every need is met, but love is absent. Will the Clockwork Man's tale lead his new friends to reconsider technology, gender roles, sex, and free will?
Overshadowed in its own time by Karel Čapek's sensational 1923 play R.U.R., about a robot uprising, The Clockwork Man is overdue for rediscovery.
Annalee Newitz is the author of Four Lost Cities (2021), the novels The Future of Another Timeline (2019) and Autonomous (2017), which won the Lambda Award, and the novel The Terraformers (forthcoming). As a science journalist, they are a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, and have a column in New Scientist. They are also the co-host of the Hugo Award-winning podcast Our Opinions Are Correct. Previously, they were the founder of io9, and served as the editor-in-chief of Gizmodo.
Utility of estimated pulse wave velocity for assessing vascular stiffness: comparison of methods
Authors: Möstl Stefan , Hoffmann Fabian , Hönemann Jan-Niklas , Alvero-Cruz Jose Ramon , Rittweger Jörn , Tank Jens , Jordan Jens 
Published: May 2022

Background:Pulse wave velocity (PWV) independently predicts cardiovascular risk. Easy to use single-cuff oscillometric methods are utilized in clinical practice to estimate PWV. We applied the approach in master athletes to assess possible beneficial effects of lifelong exercise on vascular health. Furthermore, we compared single-cuff measurements with a two-cuff method in another cohort.Methods:We obtained single-cuff upper arm oscillometric measurements thrice in 129 master athletes aged 35–86 years and estimated PWV using the ArcSolver algorithm. We applied the same method in 24 healthy persons aged 24–55 years participating in a head down tilt bedrest study. In the latter group, we also obtained direct PWV measurements using a thigh cuff.Results:Estimated pulse velocity very highly correlated with age (R2 = 0.90) in master athletes. Estimated PWV values were located on the same regression line like values obtained in participants of the head down tilt bed rest study. The modest correlation between estimated and measured PWV (R² 0.40; p<0.05) was attenuated after adjusting for age; the mean difference between PWV measurements was 1 m/s.Conclusions:Estimated PWV mainly reflects the entered age rather than true vascular properties and, therefore, failed detecting beneficial effects of lifelong exercise.Funding:The AGBRESA-Study was funded by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the European Space Agency (ESA, contract number 4000113871/15/NL/PG), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA, contract number 80JSC018P0078). FH received funding by the DLR and the German Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology, BMWi (50WB1816). SM, JT and JJ were supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology, BMK (SPACE4ALL Project, FFG No. 866761).
The association of plasma osteoprotegerin levels and functional outcomes post endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke patients: a retrospective observational study
Authors: Park Moo-Seok , Park Jin-Hee , Joo Ahran , Chang Yoonkyung , Song Tae-Jin 
Published: May 2022

Background
Osteoprotegerin (OPG), also known as osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor, is a tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily component. There is an established relationship between OPG and cardiovascular disease. We hypothesized that plasma OPG levels are associated with functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients who have undergone endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).

Methods
From April 2014 through December 2020, a total of 360 acute ischemic stroke patients who underwent EVT were prospectively included in this retrospective observational study. Plasma OPG was measured after fasting for 12 postoperative hours after EVT. A modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used to assess functional outcomes 3 months after index stroke occurrence. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression and ordinal logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the association of plasma OPG levels with poor functional outcomes.

Results
Overall, 145 (40.2%) patients had poor (mRS > 2) outcomes. The mean ± standard deviation plasma OPG level was 200.2 ± 74.4 pg/mL. Multivariate analysis after adjusting for sex, body mass index, and variables with p < 0.1 in the preceding univariate analysis revealed high plasma OPG levels were independently associated with poor functional outcomes (highest tertile vs. lowest tertile of OPG; odds ratios (OR) 2.121, 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.089–4.191], p = 0.037 in binary logistic regression, OR 2.102, 95% CI [1.301–3.412], p = 0.002 in ordinal logistic regression analysis).

Conclusions
This study demonstrated that higher plasma OPG levels were associated with poor functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients who underwent EVT.
Teachers’ Compliance with the Use of English as Medium of Instruction in the Liberal Arts Department
Authors: Fernandez Vicente 
Published: May 2022

The use of English as a medium of instruction is growing so fast. This institutional research determined the teachers’ compliance with the use of English as a medium of instruction. The researcher made use of the questionnaires as the primary source and main data gathering instrument. The statistical tools used were the frequency count, percentage, weighted mean and average mean. The total population of the respondents was utilized. The findings revealed that the respondents failed to comply with the use of English as the medium of instruction due to several factors, such as, majority of the faculty members were not motivated to initiate the use of English, no cooperation among subject teachers that they used mother tongue in communication instead of English, did not create a friendly environment in learning English, and failed to explore ways to improve and enhance their teaching. As recommended, the compliance should be elevated at all times, the faculty should find ways to enhance their knowledge and skills about the English language, and the administration should spearhead to conduct seminars and workshops on language training, and create policies to oblige the faculty to use English as the medium of instruction and communication.
Francisco Sionil Jose: A Multicritique On his Select Short Fictions
Authors: Desales Ma. Asuncion 
Published: May 2022

Genres of literature depict ideas and feelings which are universally felt by everyone, therefore, reading them by heart and comprehending them deeply lead the readers to have wider horizons and understanding of the different cultures of people. This study scrutinizes the textuality of Jose’s three short fictions titled: The God Stealer, The Refugee, and The Forest through a dimensional critique. It used the different critical theories of literature such as mimetic, expressivist, formalistic, and affective. Through analysis, a reader is encouraged to envision and reflect on his real-life situation. The findings conclude that the short fictions of Jose are exemplary and should be meticulously ready and studied since they contribute lots of knowledge in understanding oneself and the world he lives in. Also, this study recommends every student develop a passion for reading and get acquainted with the different theories of literature, fully understand the meaning of each story, and build a strong and better understanding of the perplexing events happening these days. Consequently, the multi critique applied to the fiction helped students to comprehend each selection well, so with the supervision of the researcher her students were able to develop translational outputs namely one-act-play, soliloquy, spoken poetry, storytelling, poem, and dance drama.
Levels of Zinc Application on the Agronomic Characteristics and Yield Performance of Lowland Rice
Authors: Baylon Noel 
Published: May 2022

Since Rice is indispensable to almost all Filipinos as their primary food, it is necessary to aim for an additional greater harvest as an ultimate objective. The study was conducted to determine if there were significant differences in growth performance and on the yield of lowland rice applied with zinc sulfate at different levels. The experimental area was divided into four blocks for the number of replications and each block was further divided into 5 plots for the number of treatments adopting the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The following treatments were: T0-control-without application of zinc sulfate, T1-5kg of zinc sulfate, T2-10kg of zinc sulfate, T3-15kg of zinc sulfate, and T4 -20kg of zinc sulfate. Results showed significant differences in the plant height, the number of tillers, percentage of bearing culm, length of the panicle, percentage of filled and unfilled grains, grain yield per hill, grain yield per treatment, the weight of 1000 grains, except the number of grains per panicle. Maximum paddy yield was achieved in Treatment 4 (20kg zinc sulfate) and the minimum paddy yield was noted in treatment control (no zinc sulfate application). Zinc application increases the crop growth rate and yield of rice.
Rheumatic Heart Disease Management: Patients’ Experiences, Health Practices, and Role Performance
Authors: Tolentino Regina , Margallo Virginia 
Published: May 2022

Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) continues to be a major health hazard in most developing countries as well as sporadically in developed economies. This study aimed to determine the drug regimen therapy of rheumatic heart disease patients and the effects of the illness physically, emotionally, and socially. This qualitative and quantitative study documented the drug regimen therapy management of twenty-seven (27) patients among the eighty-two (82) patients currently receiving the drug regimen for Rheumatic Heart Disease at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC) through the interview, observation, self-made questionnaire and focus group discussion. The study found out that RHD patients, who were mostly housewives, feel strong and healthy when complying with the date of Benzathine penicillin and experienced heart palpitation if unable to come on their visit on the 21st or 28th of the month. The effect of RHD physically is feeling of fatigue on the emotional aspect, anxiety in the social aspect, and avoid activities. The current role performance mostly is housewives. On health services received at OPD CRMC mostly, they received an injection of Benzathine Penicillin. The majority have a monthly check-up as their priority in their health practice.
Engagement of LGBT Teenagers in Sexting in Calapan City
Authors: Magbanua Bernardo , Redublo Ma. Arlyn 
Published: May 2022

Mobile phones are essentially a part of people’s lives, and it has changed the way people lead their lives. The number is rising and the number and the way cellphones are designed today makes access to other people and different services very quick and easy. The study aimed to understand and determine the different factors leading to the engagement to sexting. The data gathering was conducted in Calapan City with members of the LGBT Community as respondents. A qualitative study was used in the collection and analysis of data. Snowball sampling was used for the one hundred (100) identified members of the LGBT community, sixty-four (64) of them have signified as engaging in sexting and twenty-three (23) agreed to be interviewed. The study found out that enjoyment and satisfaction is the factor that contributed a lot to engage in sexting. The results showed that loss of reputation greatly affected them as individual beings. Further, what started out as simple messaging continued to implicit messaging, then sending and receiving of nude or semi-nude photos, next video chat, and for some eventually actual sex. It is recommended that LGBT sexters should be knowledgeable about the consequences before engaging in sexting.
The Performance of Teachers of Indigenous Pupils
Authors: Edaño Domingo 
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to determine the factors affecting the teaching performance of school teachers handling indigenous students in public elementary schools in Botolan District, Division of Zambales, during S.Y 2017-2018. The study revealed that the teacher-respondents perceived “often” on psychological and educational factors while “sometimes” on sociological, supervisory assistance, and economics as factors affecting teaching performance. The teacher-respondents were rated “very satisfactory” in their teaching work performance. There are no significant differences in the perception towards psychological, sociological, educational, supervisory assistance, and economic as factors affecting teaching performance; and no relationship between the work performance and factors affecting work performance as psychological, sociological, educational, supervisory assistance, and economic factors, respectively. Teachers are encouraged to explore multiple intelligences in order to improve a variety of traits and abilities for better teaching and learning process; the school should foster more the harmonious relationship and create a healthy working environment; to revisit the curriculum for possible modifications in order to meet the varying levels of IP’s abilities; to conduct seminars on human relation for better understanding on social duties, interpersonal traits and relations with other people; and since there is no relationship between the teaching performance and the factors affecting the teaching performance; therefore, other studies along this line should be conducted using other variables.
Awareness of Millennial Undergraduate Students of a Private University in the Philippines on Bioethical Practices and Issues
Authors: Alvarado Gina 
Published: May 2022

This descriptive research assessed the level of awareness of millennial undergraduate students of a private university in the Philippines on bioethical practices such as abortion, surrogacy, euthanasia, eugenics, organ donation/ transplant, and in-vitro fertilization that give rise to bioethical issues. The author utilized a validated self-made instrument to gauge the respondents’ knowledge, understanding, and awareness of these bioethical practices and issues. The findings show that all the student-respondents have a high level of knowledge that bioethical practices, such as abortion, surrogacy, eugenics, organ donation, and in-vitro fertilization do exist in modern society. They also reveal that Psychology, Education, and Nursing student-respondents have a very high level of understanding of the meaning of these bioethical practices. The results further reveal that Education students are the most highly aware of how the advancements in science lead to the emergence of new bioethical issues. The implications reflect the views of the millennial undergraduate students on the bioethical issues brought about by the advancements in medical science. The millennial cohorts are the driving force shaping the future; hence, there is still a need to reinforce and develop the understanding of bioethics as respect for life which can help them make ethical choices in the dilemmas that they may face in life.
Personal Characteristics and Personality-Temperament Traits and Its Implications to Effective Leadership in Organizations
Authors: Olila Rowel 
Published: May 2022

Trait leadership theory is an integrated pattern of personal characteristics that reflects a range of individual differences and fosters consistent leader effectiveness across various groups and organizational situations. A leader would lead people following his personality characteristics and traits. This quantitative-correlational research investigated the significant difference in the personal characteristics and personality-temperament traits of the 141 Educators from the public and private schools in Aurora, Philippines. A questionnaire was used to describe the personal characteristics of the respondents. The prevailing traits among the respondents were assessed using a checklist. The research utilized statistical techniques such as frequency count, percentages, and chi-square test. Analyzed data revealed that a majority of the educators had a choleric temperament. Furthermore, personality-temperament traits of the educator varied significantly when they were grouped by gender (c2 = 48.674), age (c2 = 45.240), civil status (c2 = 15.047), educational attainment (c2 = 50.752), and length of service (c2 = 15.960). Thus, the Educators are ambitious and leader-like, and that personal characteristics were significant factors in differentiating the respondents’ personality-temperament traits.
The Role of Public Health and Earthquake Occurrences in Myanmar: A Case Study of the 2017 Taikkyi Earthquake
Authors: Aung Hla Hla , Swe Kye Mon Min 
Published: May 2022

Most of the historical earthquakes and recent seismicity in Myanmar indicate that earthquake occurrences are closely associated with major fault zones of two different structural trends in N-S direction and NW-SE direction. Series of pull-apart basins along the Burma plate both in Myanmar and in the Andaman Sea are bounded by north- striking faults and controlled by ENE-WSW trending normal faults with dipping either way. The Burma plate has been rifting and drifting towards north, with relative to SE Asia by the back-arc spreading process in Central Andaman Basin since Neogene. Northward movement of the Burma plate accommodates the crustal displacement which in turn, cause continental intraplate earthquakes along the basin bounding faults in the Central Myanmar Basin. Myanmar region is tectonically and seismically active as indicated by occurrences of 15 major earthquakes with M ≥ 7.0 in the past 100 years. Departments of Disaster management are formed all over Myanmar in every township, consisting of sub-committees: information sub-committee, search and rescue sub-committee, public health and first aid sub-committee, training and fund raising sub-committee. Disaster responses mainly involve search and rescue, helping the injured with medical aid, then providing emergency shelter, food and water.
Atmospheric Pressure Change Measurement: An Observational Case Study
Authors: Oshakbayev Kuat , Bedelbayeva Gulnara , Gazaliyeva Meruyert , Tordai Attila 
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The aim of the study was to show atmospheric pressure change by indirect measurement in hermetically closed vessels during four years follow-up.
Methods: Study design: an observational case study. In hermetically sealed elastic bottles with different liquids were measured differences in liquid and air volumes from baseline to four years follow-up period. Physical law of buoyancy was used to measure in each bottles liquid and air (above the liquid) volumes.
Results: Volumes of liquid and air in all bottles were decreased after the follow-up period to 14.38±2.40 and 36.25±3.37 ml, respectively. Air volumes in comparison to liquid volumes decreased more than two times significantly (P=0.0007) after follow-up period.
Conclusions: Thus, atmospheric pressure increased for the last four-year follow-up period. Further investigations are needed.
The Agricultural Sector and Climate Change in Mexico
Authors: Ulises Ramírez Sánchez Hermes , Lucia Fajardo Montiel Aida , Delia Ortiz Bañuelos Alma , Odila De la Torre Villaseñor 
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The agricultural sector is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns would reduce crop production and lead to the proliferation of weeds, diseases and pests on crops. Changes in rainfall patterns increase the likelihood of short-term crop failure and long-term production reduction. Although some crops in certain regions of the world may benefit, the impacts of climate change are generally expected to be negative for agriculture. Likewise, the low availability of feed for livestock uses and the decrease in the availability of water will affect the productivity of milk and meat of the different breeds of cattle. Both low agricultural and livestock productivity threaten global food security.
Objective: This research aims to highlight the impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector in Mexico. The present analysis uses regional modeling of climate variables under climate change conditions that impact crop growth and livestock development, using two scenarios to simulate future climate.
Materials and Methods: the methodology is to present a set of regional projections of humidity, temperature, rainfall and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Indices (SPEI) for Mexico under the IPCC AR6 climate change scenarios, improving the projections of the Ocean-Atmospheric General Circulation Models and estimating the possible impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector of Mexico.
Results and Discussion: Regional models for Mexico show temperature increases ranging from 0.5 to 5 °C, while the % change in rainfall will range from -20.3% to 13.5% depending on the scenario and analysis period. The low soil moisture (mm), the negative changes of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and SPEI 12 show that the North, West and Bajío areas presented reductions in precipitation and increase in temperature that caused a severe deficit of soil moisture and water stress in the plants, considering these areas with scarce vegetation and presence of semi-permanent meteorological drought. Under these scenarios it is expected that practically the entire country will be subjected to moderate droughts (Center and South) to extremely strong (North) that will continue and sharpen between now and the end of the century. In Mexico, climate change will have various effects on crop yields, livestock reproduction and production of meat and its derivatives in all regions of the country in a differentiated way according to soil and climatic conditions. This will lead to additional price increases for major crops for both human and animal consumption. It will also cause not enough land suitable for cultivation and grazing; and availability of surface and groundwater demanded by the agricultural sector by the end of the 21st century.
Conclusions: Finally, climate change will put Mexico's food security at risk during the present century.