bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Over‐transfusion with blood for suspected hemorrhagic shock is not associated with worse clinical outcomes
Authors: Gelbard Rondi B. , Griffin Russell L. , Reynolds Lindy , Abraham Peter , Warner Jeffrey , Hu Parker , Kerby Jeffrey D. , Uhlich Rindi , Marques Marisa B. , Jansen Jan O. , Holcomb John B. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractBackgroundWe evaluated patient outcomes after early, small volume red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in the setting of presumed hemorrhagic shock. We hypothesized that transfusion with even small amounts of blood would be associated with more complications.Study design and methodsRetrospective review of trauma patients admitted to a Level 1 trauma center between 2016–2021. Patients predicted to require massive transfusion who survived ≥72 h were categorized according to units of RBCs transfused in the first 24 h. A Cox regression model stratified by dichotomized ISS and adjusted for SBP <90 mm Hg and pulse >120 bpm on arrival was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) for outcomes of interest.ResultsA total of 3121 (24%) received RBC transfusion within the first 24 h. Massive transfusion protocol (MTP) was activated in 38% (1188/3121): 17% received no RBCs, 27.4% 1–3 units, 32.4% 4–9 units, and 22.7% ≥10 units. Mean ISS increased with each category of RBC transfusion. There was no difference in the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), infection, cardiac arrest, venous thromboembolism or stroke for patients receiving 1–3 units compared to the non‐transfused group or 4–9 units group (p > 0.05). Compared to those receiving ≥10 units, the 1–3 units group had a significantly lower risk of AKI, ARDS, and cardiac arrest.DiscussionEarly empiric RBC transfusion for presumed hemorrhagic shock may subject patients to potential over‐transfusion and end‐organ damage. Among patients meeting clinical triggers for MTP, 1–3 units of allogeneic RBCs is not associated with worse outcomes.
Attitudes of American adult women toward accepting RhD‐mismatched transfusions in bleeding emergencies
Authors: Yu Gabriel , Siegler Jeffrey , Hayes Jane , Yazer Mark H. , Spinella Philip C. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractBackgroundThere is an increasing literature demonstrating the benefits of prehospital and early in‐hospital transfusions. RhD‐positive products might only be available during these phases, which could pose consequences for future pregnancies if D‐alloimmunization occurs. This survey measured the willingness of females to accept urgent but incompatible transfusions in light of the potential for future pregnancy complications.MethodsA survey was designed to assess the willingness of females ≥18 years of age to accept urgent incompatible transfusions when different absolute risk reductions in maternal mortality were presented along with a static rate of 0.3%–4.0% risk of harm to future pregnancies. The survey was sent electronically to women who are part of the Washington University Research Enhancement Core database.ResultsA total of 4896 delivered survey email invitations were distributed and 325 (6.6%) responses were received; 16 responses were excluded leaving 309 responses for analysis. Most of the responding women were White, college‐educated, and lived in Missouri. At least 90% of the respondents would accept an urgent incompatible transfusion when the absolute risk reduction in maternal mortality was ≥4%. Women without a college degree, who lived in Illinois, who were not able to have children appeared to be less willing than their counterparts to receive an incompatible transfusion when the absolute risk reduction in maternal mortality was low.ConclusionThis survey demonstrated that adult women are highly likely to be open to accept urgent incompatible blood transfusions during a bleeding emergency when the absolute risk reduction in maternal mortality was ≥4%.
Language Learning in Modular Set-Up: Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Secondary Students
Authors: Francisco Wilmarie S. , Alieto Ericson O. 
Published: June 2022

The urgent need to respond to the Covid crisis has provided the impetus for the implementation of modular distance learning in the Philippines. Hence, this study is one of the very few studies which sought to investigate the modular distance learning in the country, particularly the challenges it brought to the English language learners. Also, this present research aimed to determine the coping mechanisms of students, relevant to the challenges raised. The participants of the study were senior high school students, two males andsixfemales, who were purposely selected to fit into the inclusion criteria. Descriptive qualitative research design was employed and individual in-depth interviews were conducted to gather the data. The responses were transcribed, translated, and analyzed through thematic analysis. With regards the challenges, these themes were created: absence of teacher’s instruction, struggles of self-learning, poor picture quality, limited contents of the module, insufficient allotted time, failure of teachers to respond to inquiries, unstable and limited access to internet, students lack of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge, and less opportunity for correction. The paper ends with the discussion on how the students addressed the challenges of modular distance learning which was also subdivided into themes.
The Influence of Accounting Information System on the Organizational Performance Among SMEs in Tagum City
Authors: Burgos Chrisha P. , Namoc Irish S. , Padilla Jasmeren P. , Flores Joe Mari N. 
Published: June 2022

Accounting Information System serves as a mechanism for enhancing better organizational performance. The study intends to determine the influence of accounting information systems on the organizational performance among SMEs in Tagum City by evaluating the level of accounting information systems in terms of system quality, information quality, and system threats, and the level of organizational performance in terms of organizational efficiency, cost reduction, and quality of decision making of the small-medium enterprises in Tagum City. Also, it aims to determine the significant relationship between the accounting information system and the organizational performance of SMEs.
A quantitative and descriptive-correlational method is used, through the adapted survey questionnaires where 240 SMEs in Tagum City responded. The results were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. System quality and information quality have the highest level (4.37 mean, 0.386 SD), and (4.35 mean, 0.392 SD). System threat has a low level (2.40 mean, 0.426 SD). Cost reduction, quality of decision-making, and organizational efficiency have a very high level (4.47 mean, 0.424 SD; 4.41 mean, 0.393 SD; 4.38 mean, 0.389 SD). The results revealed that accounting information system versus organizational performance yields an R-value of 0.709, which means significant. The outcome is due to the p-value of 0.000, lower than 0.05 levels of significance. It led to the decision that the null hypothesis, which stated no significant relationship between accounting information systems and organizational performance, was rejected. Therefore, the correlation result exemplifies that the accounting information system on SMEs organizational performance in Tagum City is very high.
Institutional Sustainability of Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs) in Region: an Evaluation
Authors: Gamboa Alberto G. 
Published: June 2022

The study aims to have a comprehensive assessment of the institutional sustainability of the Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs) in Region III. The focus of the evaluative study is on the areas of Governance and Management, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Quality of Professional Exposure, Research, and Creative Work, Support for Students, Relations with the Community, Teaching, and Student’s Involvement. 64 respondents for this study evaluated their institutions using the CHEd ISA Tool and the Unit based Sustainability Assessment Tool. Documentary materials and unstructured interview were also utilized to supplement the data gathered through the assessment tools. It was found out that the LCUs in Region III for the Academic Year 2013-2014 are very sustainable. The number of years of operations of the LCUs in Region III does not affect the institutional sustainability assessment in the key results area of Governance and Management, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Quality of Professional Exposure, Research, and Creative Work, Relations with the Community, (USAT) Curriculum, Teaching Approach, Research and Scholarship Activities, Community Engagement, Examination (Assessment) of Sustainability Topics, and Staff Expertise and Willingness to Participate. On the other hand, the number of years of operations of the LCUs in Region affects the institutional sustainability assessment in the key result area of Support for Students and Student’s Involvement. That is why the Administrators have plans and strategies that have thought to strengthen the institution’s commitment to sustainability.
Factors Influencing the Doctor of Medicine Career Choice Intention Among STEM Senior High School Students from a Private Educational Institution in Manila, Philippines
Authors: Amparo Alexa Louise S. , Angeles Audrey Carmela C. , Cabotaje Angela Nicole M. , Seno Marianne Rose T. , Arcinas Myla M. 
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between career intention to pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and attitudes, social influence (SI), and career self-efficacy (CSE) in STEM SHS students from a private educational institution in Manila, Philippines. The online survey drew a total of 103 purposively selected SHS students. The findings indicate that respondents have a strong intention to pursue a career in medicine, a favorable attitude toward MD careers, a moderate to a high SI, and a high CSE. The Spearman Rho Correlation revealed that their attitude, career self-efficacy, and social influence were all statistically significant factors of their intention to pursue a career in medicine. A positive attitude, combined with a high level of career self-efficacy and supportive family, teachers, and peers, all contribute to a student's decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Challenges and Coping Strategies of School Administrators and Elementary Teachers During Pandemic
Authors: Barrera Janet D. , Ursabia Ricky T. 
Published: June 2022

This quantitative correlational study determined the challenges and the coping strategies during the pandemic of the 12 school administrators and 94 elementary teachers in Sindangan South I and II Districts, School Year 2020-2021. Specifically, it discussed the trainings and webinars attended; seriousness of the technological, financial and pedagogical challenges encountered; and acceptability of the coping strategies. A questionnaire-checklist was used and analyzed using five-point Likert scale. Reliability test using Cronbach alpha was determined using SPSS. The Mann-Whitney U and Spearman rho tests were used in statistical inference. The study disclosed that the school heads have set their highest priorities in preparing their constituents in times of eventualities, and security and health of the school’s stakeholders. Both groups of participants noted the serious challenges they encountered during the pandemic in terms of technology, financial and pedagogies. They had very acceptable coping strategies in terms of technological, financial and pedagogical challenges. The two groups of participants agreed on the challenges they encountered. They have conflicting views and perceptions on coping financial challenges. The trainings and webinars attended were not vital and contributory to their views on challenges. The acceptability of coping strategies was not associated with their attendance to trainings and webinars. The study recommends for the provision of trainings and webinars on ICT skills and utilization; better equip their schools with educational technology; strengthen collaboration with stakeholders; and future researches to venture on psychological factors contributing to teachers’ willingness to use technologies.
Morphological characterisation of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) germplasm collections: A basis for crop improvement
Authors: Valombola Johanna Shekupe , Awala Simon Kamwele , Hove Kudakwashe 
Published: June 2022

Bambara groundnut is one of the underutilised legume crops adapted to Sub-Saharan Africa's harsh, semi-arid tropical regions, providing nutrition and cash income among resource-poor farmers. A field study comprising 25 Bambara groundnut accessions was carried out during the 2018/2019 cropping season at the Crop Science Experimental Field, University of Namibia-Ogongo Campus, to characterise the accessions using qualitative traits. The experimental design used was an alpha lattice with three replications. Based on the visual observation techniques, the results showed morphological variation among the genotypes. The Bambara groundnut germplasm studied showed high phenotypic variations. The germplasm had a high proportion of the bunch-type growth habit (44% accessions), oval leaflet shape (64%), sparse hairiness (56%), and absence of eye pattern colour (70%). Also, cluster analysis grouped the accessions into five super classes. Shanon-Wennier index indicated a significant level of diversity among the Bambara groundnut accessions for most traits studied, with plant growth habits having the highest index of 2.15, followed by for pod colour (1.45) and seed eye pattern colour (1.22). These results may be useful in formulating national Bambara groundnut breeding programs in semi-arid Sub-Saharan African regions. However, molecular analysis is required to determine the genetic variations among the accessions.
Biology and integrated management of tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura Fab.: A systematic review
Authors: Sharma Sushmita , Upadhayaya Sachin , Tiwari Sundar 
Published: June 2022

Tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) has damaged in great extent in different cultivated crops. Mainly it affects solanaceous crops. It feeds on the leaves of the crop and crops seems as it is fed by the animals. In later stage it damages whole plant causing rotting of plant. Commercial farmers are normally relying on chemical pesticides. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy is suggested as a best option of pest management. Using respective trap crop of major crops has been found most effective method as trap has multiple advantages for the small-scale farmers. Handpicking can be effectively used for the fourth and fifth instar of the larva. This systematic review aims to collect the general biology of tobacco caterpillar and related species as well as various IPM measures of pest management. The details pest biology, ecology, host distribution and integrated pest management are reviewed systematically and presented in review section. Reviews were carried out citing different journal articles, books, conference proceedings, thesis, reports, books sections etc. This review can be useful for the researchers, academicians and extension workers to develop an IPM protocol for the tobacco caterpillar.
New breeding site record of Oriental White Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (Aves: Threskiornithidae) at Thirunavaya wetlands, Kerala, India
Authors: Binu Chullakattil  
Published: June 2022

The breeding of Near threttened species Oriental white ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (Aves: Threskiornithidae) in Tirunavaya wetland is the first scientific doccument from Malappuram District of Kerala State,India.The present work explore the habitat preference and nesting charecteristics of Oriental white ibis in kerala .The colonial breed site bears nesting of three species along with the study species. Of which Oriental white ibis bears four nest, IUCN Near threttened species Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster with one nest and Open bill stork Anastomus oscitans with three nests.The nest tree species is Barringtonia acutangula and shows an average tree height 7 ±0.45 m and nest height 3.18±0.49 m.
Prevalence of Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) Among Children in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Scaria Liss Maria , Bhaskaran Deepa , George Babu 
Published: June 2022

Background: Specific learning disorders (SLD) comprise varied conditions with ongoing problems in one of the three areas of educational skills–reading, writing, and arithmetic–which are essential for the learning process. There is a dearth of systematic reviews focused exclusively on the prevalence of SLD in India. Hence, this study was done to estimate the prevalence of SLD in Indian children. Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases of MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL was conducted. Two authors independently assessed the eligibility of the full-text articles. The third author reassessed all selected studies. A standardized data extraction form was developed and piloted. The pooled prevalence of SLDs was estimated from the reported prevalence of eligible studies, using the random-effects model. Results: Six studies of the systematic review included the diagnostic screening of 8133 children. The random-effects meta-analysis showed that the overall pooled prevalence of SLD in India was 8% (95% CI = 4–11). The tools used to diagnose SLD in the studies were the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)-SLD index and the Grade Level Assessment Device (GLAD). Conclusions: Nearly 8% of children up to 19 years have SLD. There are only a few high-quality, methodologically sound, population-based epidemiological studies on this topic. There is a pressing need to have large population-based surveys in India, using appropriate screening and diagnostic tools. Constructing standardized assessment tools, keeping in view the diversity of Indian culture, is also necessary.
Perils and Paradoxes of Outsourcing: An Ethnographic Study Exploring Hopes and Dissonances Emanating from IT Employment in India
Authors: Joshi Chandra Shekhar , Raman A. V. 
Published: June 2022

This article intends to revisit the optimistic and pessimistic views on offshoring and investigate their contemporary relevance in the context of Indian information technology (IT) workers. Drawing from ethnographic fieldwork and in-depth interviews with 51 IT workers, this study argues that the nature and content of work are less relevant than circumstances, situational conflicts and social interactions in constituting work and its experiences. Thus, the study suggests that relocation of business activities or its expansion does not render work as utopian or precarious only by itself; it is also co-constructed as such by the offshore players. JEL Codes: L800, M540, L840
Transformational Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Cross-functional Team Members: Empirical Assessment of Moderating and Mediating Effects
Authors: Verma Anju , Bala Kiran 
Published: June 2022

Abstract purpose: The objective of this article is to examine the effect of transformational leadership on collective efficacy and organizational citizenship behaviour on cross-functional teams’ members. The study also investigates the mediating and moderating effects in the relationship. Design/methodology/approach: Self-structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale was used to collect the data by adopting both online and offline mode. A sample of 414 team members was drawn from working cross-functional teams of different service sectors, that is, transportation, banks, hospitals, information technology, hotels, educational institutions, agricultural irrigation services, insurance, construction and from real estate in the North India region. PLS-SEM was used to test the relationship between variables. PLS-MGA approach was used to test the moderating effect. Findings: The results revealed the positive and significant effect of transformational leadership on collective efficacy and organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB). The finding also supports the mediating effect of collective efficacy on the relationship. The moderating effect of gender also reveals the significant difference between the relationship between transformational leadership and collective efficacy. Research limitations/implications: The study will contribute towards understanding the mechanism of cross-functional teams through which an organization can manage the teamwork effectively. The study acknowledges the small sample limitation with a few service sector industries. Practical implications: Practitioners can develop a positive belief among team members by concentrating on the quality of leadership and the working environment of the team as well. Originality/value: This study probes the transformational leadership and collective efficacy variables as key variables that can make a positive change in the behavioural and performance perspective of team members.
Enhancing Customer Service Experience: A Case of WBL (India)
Authors: Khatri Megha , Maheshwari Prateek 
Published: June 2022

Sitting at his office, Mr Gangwani was anxiously flipping through the reports scattered on the desk. The continuously growing customer complaints and substandard service delivery ratings were not only disturbing him but affecting the company’s business also, at large. Despite several measures such as organizational restructuring, conduction of employees’ motivation and training sessions, implementation of a state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution taken by him to streamline organizational processes, etc., the bank’s customers were not satisfied with the service delivery and overall experience. This case presents the deteriorating customer service experience situation at Wealthworth Bank Limited (WBL) and put forward a framework (HEART parameters) as a possible solution to enhance customers’ service experience. It also questions the interoperability of the ‘HEART’ approach across WBL’s various foreign centres.