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Investment Management and Financial Intermediation Efficiency of Deposit Taking Saccos’s in Kenya
Authors: Muriithi Perminus Kariuki , Nasieku Tabitha Nasieku , Memba Florence Memba 
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study will be to examine the influence of investment management on financial intermediation efficiency of deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya.
Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Target population of the study was 174 DT SACCOs which were in operations as December 2020. Census approach was used to select 174 DT SACCOs. The study relied on secondary data that was collected from annual financial statement of DT SACCOs. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics; regression analysis to examine the nature of the influence of investment management on financial intermediation efficiency.
Results: Results indicate that 57.38% of changes in financial intermediation efficiency of DT SACCOs was contributed by investment requirements. Further, there was a positive and significant influence of investment requirement on financial intermediation of DT SACCOs in Kenya (β = 0.071, p value < 0.05). The findings further revealed that financial performance as measured by profit before tax over total assets is positively related to Liquidity.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practices: There is need for management of DT SACCOs to enhance compliance with Investment managements policy guidelines and procedures. This would be achieved through management of working capital items such as management of cash balances. Dependent on investment policies in place DT SACCOs management may adopt investment models that would enable ease conversion of investment in non-tangible assets into cash.
¿ Cómo educa la cultura?
Authors: Flores-Crespo Pedro 
Published: September 2022

Este artículo sostiene que la cultura, entendida aquí como las diversas expresiones artísticas y estéticas, enriquece nuestras capacidades cognoscitivas. Aunque la vida escolar se canceló a raíz del brote del Covid-19, no así nuestras posibilidades de vida y florecimiento humano. De tal manera que la música, la literatura, la pintura y demás expresiones artísticas conforman un cuerpo de conocimientos que nos hace aprender. A partir de algunas precisiones conceptuales, este texto expone en tres secciones una serie de argumentos para explicar cómo es que el arte educa. Se concluye que, por su mirada sensible, los artistas crean un mejor mundo real, con lo cual, como afirma Paz (2003), se puede construir una libertad sensible que nos hace “comprender sin entender”.
Correlation between resilience and social support in mothers of young children with autism. Polish perspective
Authors: Buchholz Aleksandra 
Published: September 2022

BackgroundThe aim of the study was to analyse the relationship between the level of resilience and the perceived social support, primarily emotional and instrumental varieties, among mothers of children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).Participants and procedureThe study involved 143 individuals aged 26-51 years (M = 38.41, SD = 5.02), mothers of children with ASD. The Berlin Social Support Scales and the Resilience Scale were used as data collection tools.ResultsThere were statistically significant positive correlations between the perceived emotional and instrumental support and all the dimensions of psychological resilience.ConclusionsThe results are consistent with other results presented in a similar area, but the specific context of this study should be considered – in Poland, the medical model of disability still plays a dominant role, which means that little consideration is given to the needs and problems of families raising a child with disabilities.
Efficacy and safety of percutaneous endobilliary radiofrequency ablation with a novel temperature-controlled catheter in malignant biliary strictures
Authors: Yildirim Gulsah , Karakas Hakki Muammer 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of temperature-controlled endobilliary radio­frequency ablation (EB-RFA) followed by metal stent placement for nonresectable malignant biliary strictures.Material and methodsFrom May 2017 to March 2021, 18 patients with malignant biliary obstruction who had undergone percutaneous EB-RFA and stent placement (n = 9) or stent placement only (n = 9) were included in this retrospective study. Outcomes were stent patency, technical and clinical success, overall survival, and 30-day complication rate. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were performed to examine the relationship of EB-RFA with stent patency and overall survival.ResultsThe clinical and technical success rate for each group was 100%. The median stent patency was 128 days (95% CI: 122.2-133.8) in the EB-RFA group and 86 days (95% CI: 1.2-170.7) in the control group. It was significantly longer in the study group (p = 0.012). The mean overall survival was 267.7 ± 68.5 days (95% CI: 133.3-402.2) in the study group and 239.6 ± 33.9 days (95% CI: 173.1-306.2) in the control group. Log-rank test showed there was not a statistically significant difference in overall survival rates (p = 0.302). There were no major complications and no statistically significant difference in cholangitis rates (p = 0.620).ConclusionsPercutaneous temperature-controlled EB-RFA combined with biliary stent placement for malignant biliary obstruction can be safe and feasible, and effectively increase stent patency.
TENSES, ASPECTS, AND CAPITAL VERBS IN KAGUYA HIME'S FAIRY TALE「ぐ や 姫 の 物語」BY TAKAHASHI SOUKO
Authors: Putri Elisa Abdul , Yusdi Muhammad , Lindawati Lindawati 
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to describe the form of the use of auxiliary verb tenses, aspects, and capital in Japanese sentence contained in the fairy tale Kaguya Hime 「かぐや姫の物語」Takahashi Souko works, also identifying the type of verb that follows it. In collecting data, the method used is the listening method, with the basic technique being tapping technique, and the advanced technique used is the free-of-charge listening technique and the note-taking technique. For data analysis, the matching method and the distribution method were used. The equivalence method used is the translational equivalence method and the orthographic equivalence method. For the distribution method, the basic technique used is the technique for direct elements (BUL). Based on the analysis that has been done, the use of past tenses is much more common, and the use of the perfective is more dominant than the use of the imperfective aspect. Perfective and imperfective aspects are also constructed with the use of past tenses. In addition, the modality of construction with imperfective aspects is found to be more dominant in construction with present/future tenses. The results of the analysis also show that, in Japanese there is a mutually influencing relationship between tenses and aspects, and tenses and modals. Thus, in the tale Kaguya Hime by Takahashi Souko tenses are more dominant and influential, this is because Japanese is a signified language, whereas in the tale of Kaguya Hime used formal language, at the end of each sentence there is a tense marker attached to the verb predicate. The types of verbs found in the use of tenses, aspects, and modals are jidoushi ‘intransitive’¸ tadoushi ‘transitive’, shoudoushi ‘pontential’, dan fukugodoushi ‘verba majemuk’.
SELF-REGULATED LEARNING BEHAVIORS LEVELS IN READING SUBJECT THROUGH E-LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY OF PGRI SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Sesmiyanti Sesmiyanti , Ikhsan M. Khairi 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis study aims to determine levels of regulated learning behavior of English students in reading subject through e-learning at PGRI University, West Sumatra. Problems that occur in distance education students include lack of motivation and procrastination, interference from technology, work and family, as well as the tendency to use reactive methods rather than proactive methods. In this study, the researcher used a descriptive research in quantitative approach. Researchers collected data using the Online Self-Regulated Learning Scale (OSLQ). There were 44 students who participated in this study. Researcher distributed the questionnaire using link of google form. It consisted of 24 questions where the questions were divided into six levels of self regulated learning behaviors, goal setting (setting up the learning goals), environment structuring (deciding the place for study with minimum distraction), time management (setting up time consuming on each learning activity), help seeking (asking for assistence from tutors, peers or the expert of the area concern), self-evaluation (self-reflected the personal performance with the learning goal and achievements), and metacognition (knowledge of controlling cognitive activities). Keywords: levels, regulated learning behavior, e-learning
Continuous positive airway pressure reduces the incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Authors: Affas Ziad , Affas Saif , Tabbaa Kutiba 
Published: September 2022

INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are disorders that have increased in the United States during recent years. Earlier investigations have shown that underlying undiagnosed and unmanaged OSA plays a significant role in high rates and also as a trigger for newly diagnosed AF. Since the introduction of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a main therapy for OSA, more studies have evaluated the effect of CPAP on the development or recurrence of AF in OSA patients. However, sample sizes in a limited number of studies have been too small to conclude whether CPAP therapy has a significant effect on the development of AF in patients with OSA. The authors report results of their systematic review and meta-analysis summarizing what is currently known about the efficacy of CPAP for mitigating AF in patients with OSA. METHOD The authors systematically reviewed the published reports on CPAP use and the incidence of AF from PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Web of Science, meeting abstracts, and Cochrane databases published between January 2015 and November 2021. Study data were extracted by two reviewers and a random-effects meta-analysis was performed using RevMan version 5.4. RESULTS A total of 17 studies that met inclusion criteria were identified Studies included a total of 6,523 patients, 3,248 (49.8%) who used CPAP and 3,275 (50.2%) who did not use CPAP. In a random effects model, patients treated with CPAP showed a decrease in the incidence of AF (OR, 0.51; 95% CI; 0.27; 0.97, p = 0.04). High heterogeneity among the included studies was also observed (I2 = 97%). CONCLUSION Our results add to the increasing evidence that CPAP therapy may reduce the incidence of development of AF in patients with OSA. Prospective future studies and clinical trials are needed to refine our understanding of the relationship between OSA and AF and how CPAP may reduce cardiovascular disease development.
Improving Compliance with the CMS SEP-1 Sepsis Bundle at a Community-Based Teaching Hospital Emergency Department
Authors: Alexander Marius , Sydney Melissa , Gotlib Ari , Knuth Megan , Santiago-Rivera Olga , Butki Nikolai 
Published: September 2022

INTRODUCTION The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designed Hospital Quality Initiatives (HQI) to assure delivery of quality health care for institutions receiving Medicare payments. Like many teaching institutions, the SEP-1 compliance rates at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac fluctuated monthly and were not achieving institutional target expectations. METHODS The project team designed a Sepsis Macro and a Sepsis Order Set in the electronic medical record system. The project team also implemented an educational initiative targeted at emergency medicine resident and attending physicians. The educational initiative instructed emergency medicine resident and attending physicians in the metrics measured in the SEP-1 bundle as well as how to properly use the newly designed Sepsis Macro and Sepsis Order Set. RESULTS After implementation of the Sepsis Macro and Sepsis Order Set, the overall compliance with the SEP-1 bundle improved from 57% to 62%, above national averages and at the institutional target expectations. However, there were not statistically significant differences (p = 0.562) between the compliance rate before and after program implementation (Pre = 57% (SD = 0.27); 95% CI: 0.29 - 0.85); Post= 62% (SD = 0.11); 95% CI: 0.55 - 0.70). After program implementation the SEP-1 compliance rate was met in 82% of the months in comparison with 50% of the months in the pre-intervention (p = 0.28). CONCLUSIONS Although not achieving statistical significance, this intervention demonstrated that simple, cost-effective measures of education and standardization in documentation and order entry in EMR’s can improve clinically significant compliance to CMS HQI metrics in community-based teaching institutions.
Exploring New Patient Understanding of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine using a Cross-Sectional Survey and Mixed Methods Approach
Authors: Ham-Ying Jared , Wisniewski Samuel J , Rowan Jake , Birsanescu Izabela , Speak Alicia , Malouin Rebecca 
Published: September 2022

INTRODUCTION Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), a patient-focused approach to medical treatment utilized by doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), continues to be an under-utilized resource in treating musculoskeletal disorders. Lack of familiarity by both referring physicians and patients of OMM can impact patient-physician communication and impede patient-centered care approaches. This 2020-2021 study was conducted to investigate new patient understanding of OMM within the Michigan State University OMM Clinic. METHODS A set of 18 survey questions developed by the authors within their MSU OMM clinic were utilized for the study. The main purpose of the questions was to generally ascertain new patient’s understanding of OMM, its role in patient care, who can place clinic referrals and the services an OMM clinic provides. Respondents were new adult patients at the MSU OMM clinic. RESULTS The convenience study sample of 83 respondents was primarily female, 60 (72.3%). Few respondents were familiar with OMM, as only eight (9.64%) reported prior experience with OMM. Of the 83 patients in this study, 69 (80.7%) reported back pain. When examining referral patterns, there were low numbers of referrals from non-PCP providers, especially from advanced practice providers (APP), including physician assistants (n = three, 3.66%) and nurse practitioners (n = eight, 7.96%). Most surveyed patients 61 (73.5%) had been referred by their primary care providers. CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that communication directed to non-DO physicians, advanced practice providers and patients about OMM services may be helpful to provide noninvasive symptomatic treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions. Further larger-scale studies examining both non-DO provider and new patient perceptions concerning OMM are clearly warranted.
Niagara Falls and the Origins of Computer Algebra
Authors: VELEZ M. Pilar , RECIO Tomás , UENO Carlos 
Published: September 2022

The present note intends to show some connections arising from an investigation around the origins of Computer Algebra, which starts from the first explicit appearances of this field in the decade of the 80’s of the past century, takes us back to previous work done by Charles Babbage and the Spanish engineer Torres–Quevedo in relation to their analytic and algebraic machines, runs briefly through Kempe’s work on universal linkages, and ends up in the Canadian shore of the Niagara Falls, relatively close to Waterloo (ON), birthplace of some relevant decisions concerning the development of the Computer Algebra research community and home of the mathematical software Maple.
Monte Carlo investigation of structural minimality for structures of uncontrolled linear switching systems with Maple
Authors: Whyte Jason 
Published: September 2022

One path to understanding a physical system is to represent it by a model structure (collection of related models). Suppose our system is not subject to external influences, and depends on unobservable state variables (x), and observables (y). Then, a suitable uncontrolled, state-space model structure S is defined by relationships between x and y, involving parameters θ ∈ Θ. That is, each parameter vector in parameter space Θ is associated with a particular model in S.
Before using S for prediction, we require system observations for parameter estimation. This process aims to determine θ values for which predictions “best” approximate the data (according to some objective function). The result is some number of estimates of the true parameter vector, θ*. Multiple parameter estimates are problematic when these cause S to produce dissimilar predictions beyond our data's range. This can render us unable to confidently make predictions, resulting in an uninformative study.
Non-uniqueness of parameter estimates follows when S lacks the property of structural global identifiability (SGI). Fortunately, we may test S for SGI prior to data collection. The absence of SGI encourages us to rethink our experimental design or model structure.
Before testing S for SGI we should check that it is structurally minimal. If so, we cannot replace S by a structure of fewer state variables which produces the same output. Most testing methodology is applicable to structures which employ the same equations for all time. These methods are not appropriate when, for example, a process has an abrupt change in its dynamics. For such a situation, a structure of linear switching systems (LSSs) may be suitable. Any system in the structure has a collection of linear time-invariant state-space systems, and a switching function which determines the system in effect at each instant. As such, we face a novel challenge in testing an LSS structure for SGI.
We will consider the case of an uncontrolled LSS structure of one switching event (a ULSS-1 structure). In this setting, we may approach the structural minimality problem via the Laplace transform of the output function on each time interval. Each rational function yields conditions for pole-zero cancellation. If these conditions are not satisfied for almost all θ ∈ Θ, then S is structurally minimal.
Analytical approaches can be quite laborious. However, we may expect a numerical approach to provide useful insights quickly. For example, if pole-zero cancellation occurs for almost all of a sufficiently large number of parameter values sampled from Θ, then structural minimality is possible. This result may encourage us to prove the existence of structural minimality.
We shall use Maple 2020-2 to conduct a numerical investigation of structural minimality for a test case ULSS-1 structure applicable to flow-cell biosensor experiments used to monitor biochemical interactions, which include the popular Biacore-branded units.
Maple-based introductory visual guide to Gröbner bases
Authors: Roanes-Lozano Eugenio , Roanes-Macias Eugenio 
Published: September 2022

In 1975 the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (the main Spanish institution for scientific research) published the monograph [14] by the second author (by the way, father and Ph.D. advisor of the first author). Its title could be translated as "Geometric Interpretation of Ideal Theory" (nowadays Ideal Theory is not normally used, in favour of Commutative Algebra). It somehow illustrated the geometric ideas underlying the basics of the classic books of the period (like [2, 11, 16]) and was a success: although written in Spanish, the edition was sold out.Of course there are much more modern books on ideals and varieties than [2, 11, 16], such as the famous [7] or [8], that illustrate the theory with images. Moreover, there are introductory works to Gröbner bases such as [3, 9, 12, 13, 15], as well as books on the topic like [1], and articles about applications, like the early [4]. Even a summary in English of the original Ph.D. Thesis by Bruno Buchberger is available [5].
Nevertheless, we believe that there is a place for a visual guide to Gröbner bases, as there was a place for [14].
For instance, statistical packages are probably the pieces of mathematical software best known by non-mathematicians, and they are frequently used as black boxes by users with a slight knowledge of the theory behind. Meanwhile, Gröbner bases, the most common exact method behind non-linear polynomial systems (algebraic systems) solving, although incorporated to all computer algebra systems, are only known by a relatively small ratio of the members of the scientific community, most of them mathematicians. This article presents in an intuitive and visual way an illustrative selection of ideals and their Gröbner bases, together with the plots of the (real part) of their corresponding algebraic varieties, computed and plotted with Maple [6, 10]. A minimum amount of theoretical details is given. We believe that exact algebraic systems solving could also be used as a black box by non-mathematicians just understanding the basic ideas underlying commutative algebra and computer algebra.
Speeding up polynomial GCD, a crucial operation in Maple
Authors: Monagan Michael 
Published: September 2022

Given two multivariate polynomials A and B with integer coefficientswe present a new GCD algorithm which computes G = gcd(A,B).Our algorithm is based on the Hu/Monagan GCD algorithm.If A = G A̅ and B = G B̅ we have modified the Hu/Monaganso that it can interpolate the smaller of G and A̅.
We have implemented the new GCD algorithm in Maple withseveral subroutines coded in C for efficiency.Maple currently uses Zippel's sparse modular GCD algorithm.We present timing results comparing Maple's implementation of Zippel's algorithm
Publisher's Comments
Authors: Schnitz Gary 
Published: September 2022

Welcome to the Journal of Biocommunication, the professional journal of the Association of Medical Illustrators and the BioCommunications Association. This JBC, issue 46-1, represents our first issue of the 2022 publishing year. I would like to thank our Management Board, our editors, our advisors, and our authors for their contributions to our success.
This issue features some diverse content, including Thomas St. John Merrill's column, "25 Years Ago in the JBPA/JBP." We also include Emilyn Frohn's Vesalius Trust Research Poster, "Transforming Confocal Microscopy Imaging Data of Retinal Vasculature into 3D Animation." The JBC continues its series of legacy articles authored by the late Dr. Richard Byrne. We include his articles, "Computershock," "The New Work," "Business as Usual," and "Learning to Learn."
Our JBC 46-1 Showcase features the amazing photographic imagery of BCA Emeritus Member, Bob Turner. Our JBC Gallery includes the award winners of BCA's 2021 BioImages exhibition.
We appreciate the ongoing support from our JBC community around the world. In particular, we acknowledge the support of the Association of Medical Illustrators and the BioCommunications Association. It's a privilege to be the professional academic journal of these two organizations.