bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Red blood cell alloimmunisation in multi-transfused patients from an haemodialysis service in Burkina Faso
Authors: Nebie Koumpingnin , Sawadogo Salam , Sawadogo Salifo , Koulidiati Jérôme , Lengani Habi Y.A. , Sawadogo Abdoul G. , Babinet Jérôme , Khalloufi Mohammed , Diop Saliou , Kafando Eléonore 
Published: September 2022

Background: In Burkina Faso, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion remains the crucial anaemia treatment following chronic renal failure (CRF) as erythropoietin and its analogues are unavailable. However, blood group matching beyond the ABO and Rhesus is not common in Burkina Faso. Thus, alloimmunisation is a potential issue for transfused patients.Objective: Our study aimed to identify anti-erythrocyte antibodies in multi-transfused CRF patients at the Yalgado Ouedraogo Teaching Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted from October 2018 to November 2019, included CRF patients who had received at least two RBC units. We screened patients for the presence of RBC antibodies using three commercial Cells panels and identified antibody specificities for positive screenings using 11 Cells panels for an indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) in a low ionic strength microcolumn gel-card system.Results: Two hundred and thirty-five patients (45.1% female; average age: 41.5 years) were included. The median number of blood units received per patient was 10 (interquartile range: 5–20). The overall alloimmunisation rate was 5.9% (14/235). Antibodies identified included: anti-D (1 case), anti-C (1 case), anti-D+C (4 cases), anti-CW (1 case), anti-E (1 case), anti-S (1 case) and anti-Lea (1 case). In four positive patients, the specificity of the antibodies was indeterminate. No risk factors were associated with alloimmunisation.Conclusion: In Burkina Faso, screening for RBC alloantibodies should be mandated for patients at risk. The high rate of indeterminate antibodies suggests the need to develop a local RBC antibody panel adapted to the local population.
Navigating postgraduate research during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
Authors: Mudzi Patricia Y. , Mudzi Witness 
Published: September 2022

Background: The worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compelled higher education institutions and postgraduate students (master’s and PhD) to rethink their research designs, as alert level restrictions affected data collection.Objectives: To identify and map out the breadth of evidence available on the challenges and opportunities for conducting postgraduate research during the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: A scoping review was conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE (EBSCO), SCOPUS and PubMed databases. The authors independently began by screening the titles, the abstracts and full texts. Duplications were removed during the title and abstract screening by exporting them into EndNote.Results: The search identified 463 documents, and 12 were included in the final review. The documents were studies commentaries, letters (n = 1) from India and guidelines from countries across the globe. The common themes that were reported on the challenges of conducting postgraduate research were the inability to collect data, the digital divide and changes in study designs.Conclusion: The review reports on the opportunities and challenges in conducting postgraduate research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the limited evidence on the opportunities of conducting postgraduate research, most postgraduate research stalled because of COVID-19 restrictions. There is a need for more literature to explore further postgraduate research opportunities during COVID-19 and beyond.Contribution: The focus on the challenges and opportunities in conducting postgraduate research during the COVID-19 pandemic may assist in the development of strategies needed to mitigate the effects of this and future pandemics.
On Augustine’s theology of hope: From the perspective of creation
Authors: Yuehua Chen 
Published: September 2022

Augustine was a representative of the theology of hope in the patristic age. He saw hope as the grasp of eschatological eternal happy life for human in this world. Together, the three virtues of faith, hope and love constitute the three interdependent faculties of the soul to know God. Hope, which comes from the grace of God given through Christ, is the knowledge of eternity, not of a future in time, and it helps one to resist the temptation of goods which comes from the flesh and earthly things. Hope in eternity gives one a cognitive power beyond time and space, which leads to a unified vision of past, present and future, thus also causing important changes in how one lives in this created world. However, because of this unearthly hope, people can form a gradually expanding community of fraternity in this world, which helps them transcend differences of belief and seek a more virtuous life.Contribution: This article reconstructs Augustine’s interpretation of the nature of hope by synthesising his various texts, analysing the theological structure of the concepts related to hope, sorting out the ‘theology of hope’ he advocates and finally, in light of the wisdom of his philosophy, responding to what and how we can hope in suffering.
Relationship Between Placenta Location and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility
Authors: Adekanmi AJ , Morhason-Bello IO , Roberts A , Adeyinka AO 
Published: September 2022

Background:
There is evidence that placenta site location might be associated with some adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, however, there is lack of information on this observation in Nigeria and many other developing countries where routine ultrasound is performed as part of antenatal care.

Aim:
To determine the relationship between placenta location on ultrasonography and adverse pregnancy outcomes among a cohort of women with singleton pregnancies.

Materials and Methods:
In a longitudinal study among pregnant women from the antenatal clinic of a tertiary health institution in Nigeria. The demographic, clinical parameters, the ultrasonographic placenta location, and pregnancy outcomes of women followed until delivery, or pregnancy termination were documented and analyzed; P > 0.05 was statistically significant.

Result:
One hundred and fifty singleton pregnant women (43 high risk and 107 normal gestations) were studied. The placenta location was anterior in 72 (48%), posterior in 59 (39.3%), fundal in 10 (6.7%) and lateral in 9 (6.0%) cases. Pregnancies with fundal placenta 8/10 (80%) had more preterm birth compared to 23/72 (31.9%), 11/59 (18.6%) and 2/9 (22.2%) that had anterior, posterior and lateral placenta (P = 0.001) respectively. The mean gestational age (GA) at delivery in those with fundal (34.0 ± 3.9 weeks), anterior (37.0 ± 2.7 weeks), lateral (37.7 ± 1.8 weeks), and posterior placenta (37.7 ± 1.8 weeks) was significantly different P < 0.001. In addition, there was a significant difference in the mean birth weight at delivery in women with fundal (2.09 ± 0.99 kg), anterior (2.84 ± 0.7 kg), posterior (3.0 ± 0.65 kg) and lateral placenta (3.0 ± 0.65 kg) respectively P = 0.002.

Conclusion:
This study showed that placenta location by ultrasound may be associated with some adverse pregnancy outcomes. The placenta located in the fundus was more likely to be associated with preterm birth and prematurity.
Kontribusi PT Berkah Rosul Bersaudara sebagai Mitra terhadap Pendapatan Petani Cabai Rawit Merah (Caplak) Bekancan di Desa Telagah Kecamatan Sei Bingai Kabupaten Langkat Sumatera Utara
Authors: Akbar Sitompul Febriandi , M. Nawawi Zuhrinal 
Published: September 2022

In this case, the main problem is to know the contribution of PT. The Berkah Rosul Bersaudara on the income of the red chili farming business. And there is also a request for the red chili farming business. The purpose of this research is to find out the various contributions made by PT Berkah Rosul Bersaudara who are collaborating with bekancan red chili farmers in Telagah Village, Kec. Sei Bingai, Kab. Langkat, North Sumatra. The primary method and the secondary method are a form of method used in this study. By conducting research on groups of red chili farmers in the village. Interview activities that have been carried out to the leadership of the company PT Berkah Rosul Bersaudara and the farmers is an effort to obtain primary data. While secondary data is data that is indirectly obtained from literature books relevant to this research as well as several journals that also discuss the same topic. This research resulted in various forms of contributions that have been sought by the company as a partner to the income of red bekancan chili farmers in Telagah Village, Kec. Sei Bingai, Kab. Langkat, North Sumatra which is in accordance with the data that has been produced in the study that the red chili harvest of 5 hectares was declared successful with quite a lot of quantity, thus affecting the income of farmers which experienced a significant increase of 50%.
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Contribution, Income, Red Chilli Farmers, Private Companies
Effectiveness of upper limb endurance and resistance exercises on reducing dyspnoea and improving activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with COPD
Authors: Devadarshini  , N. Shazia Neelam , P. Senthil , S. Subramanian 
Published: September 2022

Introduction and Aim: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is preventable and treatable disease, presenting permanent airflow limitation accompanying an augmented chronic inflammatory response in the airway and the lungs to harmful elements or gases. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD, individuals with COPD often experience difficulty with performing upper limb exercise due to dyspnoea and arm fatigue. Consequently, upper limb exercise training is habitually included in lung rehabilitation programmes to advance upper limb exercise tolerance; yet the effects of this exercise on dyspnoea and activities of daily living remain unclear. The aim of this analysis is to determine the effects of upper limb endurance and resistance exercises on reducing dyspnoea and improving activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with COPD.
Methodology: This is an experimental study design and was conducted in a clinical set-up of Physiotherapy Department with a total number of 10 samples selected based on the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria. All the participants underwent endurance and resistance exercises to the upper limb for 20 Minutes session for 3 days per week for 4weeks. Pre- and post-treatment assessments were done using the outcome measures Modified Borg Scale and London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale.
Results: The findings of the study revealed improved clinical outcomes in the study group. Calculation of mean and median values and then performing a paired t test of within group between pre-test and post-test values, it shows highly significant difference with a p value of p < 0.001.
Conclusion: This study shows that there is a significant improvement in the COPD patients after the treatment implying that Upper Limb Endurance and Resistance Exercises were beneficial in improving ADL and reducing dyspnoea in COPD patients. Future research suggests recommendation of early COPD treatment in both genders.
High-resolution vertical biogeochemical profiles in the hyporheic zone reveal insights into microbial methane cycling
Authors: Michaelis Tamara , Wunderlich Anja , Coskun Ömer K. , Orsi William , Baumann Thomas , Einsiedl Florian 
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Facing the challenges of climate change, policy making
relies on sound greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets. Rivers and streams emit large
quantities of the potent GHG methane (CH4), but their global impact on
atmospheric CH4 concentrations is highly uncertain. In situ data from
the hyporheic zone (HZ), where most CH4 is produced and some of it can
be oxidized to CO2, are lacking for an accurate description of CH4
production and consumption in streams. To address this, we recorded
high-resolution depth-resolved geochemical profiles at five different
locations in the stream bed of the river Moosach, southern Germany.
Specifically, we measured pore-water concentrations and stable carbon
isotopes (δ13C) of dissolved CH4 as well as relevant
electron acceptors for oxidation with a 1 cm vertical depth resolution.
Findings were interpreted with the help of a numerical model, and 16S rRNA
gene analyses added information on the microbial community at one of the
locations. Our data confirm with pore-water CH4 concentrations of up
to 1000 µmol L−1 that large quantities of CH4 are produced in
the HZ. Stable isotope measurements of CH4 suggest that
hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis represents a dominant pathway for CH4
production in the HZ of the river Moosach, while a relatively high abundance of
a novel group of methanogenic archaea, the Candidatus “Methanomethyliales” (phylum
Candidatus “Verstraetearchaeota”), indicate that CH4 production through H2-dependent methylotrophic methanogenesis might also be an important CH4
source. Combined isotopic and modeling results clearly implied CH4
oxidation processes at one of the sampled locations, but due to the steep
chemical gradients and the close proximity of the oxygen and nitrate
reduction zones, no single electron acceptor for this process could be
identified. Nevertheless, the numerical modeling results showed
potential not only for aerobic CH4 oxidation but also for anaerobic oxidation
of CH4 coupled to denitrification. In addition, the nitrate–methane
transition zone was characterized by an increased relative abundance of
microbial groups (Crenothrix, NC10) known to mediate nitrate and nitrite-dependent
methane oxidation in the hyporheic zone. This study demonstrates substantial CH4 production in hyporheic
sediments, a potential for aerobic and anaerobic CH4 oxidation, and
underlines the high spatiotemporal variability in this habitat.
Kompetensi Multikultural Lembaga Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Futaqi Sauqi 
Published: September 2022

Abstrak : Tulisan ini berupaya mendorong perlunya pengembangan kompetensi multikultural bagi lembaga pendidikan Islam. Pengembangan kompetensi ini didasarkan pada perkembangan dan permasalahan global yang memaksa lembaga pendidikan Islam harus memainkan perannya. Dalam menjalankan peran ini, peningkatan kompetensi multikultural bisa menjadi satu tawaran yang relevan. Dalam persaingan global, kompetensi multikultural tidak hanya menjadi benteng kebudayaan nasional, tetapi juga menjadikan para generasi lebih adaptif terhadap perubahan dan memiliki fleksibilitas di dalam menghadapi berbagai kemungkinan. Dengan watak multikultural bangsa Indonesia dan moderatisme pendidikan Islam, sangat besar kemungkinan lembaga pendidikan Islam mampu melahirkan keunggulan yang beragam. Kajian dalam tulisan ini ingin melakukan konseptualisasi kompetensi multikultural yang dirasa menjadi salah satu kompetensi penting dalam menghadapi persaingan global. Selain itu, kajian ini juga ingin menegaskan bahwa kompetensi multikultural tidak hanya dipahami dalam konteks harmoni sosial, melainkan harus dikembangkan menjadi strategi pendidikan Islam dalam melahirkan perubahan dan kemajuan yang tanpa merusak tatanan kemanusiaan. Di samping kompetensi multikultural bisa dipahami sebagai modal budaya dan sosial bagi kesuksesan para lulusan pendidikan Islam, ia juga bisa dipahami dalam kerangka modal bagi pengembangan lembaga pendidikan Islam dalam melahirkan keunggulan yang beragam dan kompetitif secara global.
Corporate Environmental Investment and Firm Value: The Moderating Effects of Organisational Visibility and Environmental Reporting
Authors: Harrison Julie 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT
As environmental concerns in China grow there is increasing emphasis on the role business investment plays in creating positive environmental outcomes. However, research on the economic consequence of corporate environmental investment in China remains limited. According to the literature on institutional studies, there are two important factors that are likely to influence a firm’s investment decision making: one is organisational visibility, an important company characteristic shaped by firm legitimacy pressures; another is environmental reporting, a key strategy a firm can use to legitimise its environmental efforts. Therefore, this paper examines how these factors influence the relationship between environmental investment and firm value.
Based on a sample of 367 firm-years listed on the Shanghai stock exchange during the period 2016-2019, the regression results found that in the short term, higher levels of environmental investment were associated with lower firm value. However, higher levels of public attention (one dimension of organisational visibility) and monetary environmental reporting are associated with lower short-term negative effects of environmental investment on firm value. Further analyses show that for firms making large environmental investments, both dimensions of visibility (i.e., public attention and analyst coverage) and substantive emissions reporting are related to lower negative effects of environmental investment on firm value.
This paper contributes to our understanding of the theoretical links between corporate environmental efforts and firm value creation. Specifically, both organisational visibility and environmental reporting can positively influence shareholders’ valuation of corporate environmental investment. This is particularly the case for firms making large environmental investments. These findings suggest that a firm’s substantive environmental reporting, or strategies that focus on improving organisational visibility, are useful relational strategies to enhance its shareholder management that in turn leverages shareholders’ evaluation in favour of this firm.Paper [here](https://web.tresorit.com/l/wkvGQ#wACHyHeG5GejEGf-Kp6Pag)
Volume dan Kapasitas Jaringan Jalan di Kawasan Pondok Labu
Authors: Djamaluddin Said , Siregar Adella Hotnyda , Hendratmoko Pungkas 
Published: September 2022

The intent of this study to analyze the optimization of highway network of hospitals Fatmawati to Pondok Labu (UPN “Veteran“ Jakarta). Especially for measuring the ratio of the volume and capacity (V/C) of the facilities and infrastructure, given the congestion level above the tolerance within 2-3 km of the RS Fatmawati-UPN "Veteran" Jakarta, takes 2-3 hours the goal is to repair the target to be achieved to make people gain easy mobility around Pondok Labu Fatmawati according to their desired travel. Some of the recommendations suggested by research, must make a one-way flow (OWF) in the morning of Pondok Labu to Fatmawati hospital and vice versa for in the evening. Another recommendation is proposed, so that the dividing line in front of the giant malls are also eliminated, there is no parking along the road, a road equipped, disciplined pass-traffic control and also realocation Market Pondok Labu.
THE EFFECT OF RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYEE SELECTION ON EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT AND ITS IMPACTS TOWARDS EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT SRIWIJAYA AIR
Authors: Sarinah Sarinah , Gultom Rahmat Simon , Thabah Asep Ali 
Published: September 2022

Sriwijaya Air realizes the importance of candidates selection of process, because this process will result in employees in accordance with the prescribed qualifying so as to achieve a performance from these new employees. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the implementation of the recruitment and placement of employees selection and its impact on the performance of employees of PT Sriwijaya Air Jakarta. The analytical method used is the method of path analysis. The results showed that recruitment and selection variables influence significantly on the placement of employees. Likewise, employee placement variable influence significantly on the performance of employees of PT Sriwijaya Air Jakarta. However, only recruitment variable that Significantly influence on employee performance. Recruitment is one - the only variable that has direct influence on employee performance. While selection and placement of employees variable do not affect the performance of employees.
PERENCANAAN TROTOAR DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN KEAMANAN DAN KESELAMATAN PEJALAN KAKI
Authors: Suryobuwono Abdullah Ade , Ricardianto Prasadja 
Published: September 2022

A safe, convenient, and comfortable pedestrian network in the Kebon Nanas area is an important component that should be provided to improve the effectiveness of citizen mobility. Currently the availability of pedestrian network has not been able to meet the needs of the community both in terms of quantity and standard provision. The purpose of this research is to identify the need for revitalization of pavement in the area around IPN, Kebon Nanas East Jakarta. The approach method used in this research is descriptive quantitative analysis through direct measurement method in the field by Traffic Counting (TC) for vehicles and pedestrians, through which the study is reviewed based on development criteria. Sampling was conducted on eight points. The conclusions of this study are (1) the traffic volume in the vicinity of the IPN road is high enough for a community road class, while the pavement capacity is not standardized, thus affecting the safety and safety of pedestrians; (2) Based on field measurements, the number of pedestrians is very minimal, 2 persons/ minute/ meter, but it is necessary to revitalize to obtain adequate capacity according to the volume of pedestrians by considering safety and security; (3) Planning of pedestrian facility requirement in IPN and surrounding roads includes green lines, lighting, seating, safety fences, garbage cans, markers, shophouses and traffic signs.
Pertumbuhan Kinerja Bisnis Transportasi Bus Umum Antar Kota Antar Provinsi
Authors: Sihotang John , Puspokusumo R.A. Aryanti Wardaya , Utomo Prapto 
Published: September 2022

For the past five years, the business performance of intercity and interprovincial bus company (AKAP) was fluctuated. Even in the last two years, the trend was decreasing due to the increasing number of bus passengers who were switching to other modes of transportation. The customer satisfaction index (CSI) score of Bus as public transportation is the lowest compared to CSI of other public transport such as train, and airplane. This study aims at examining the impact of service quality on growth of AKAP public bus company’s business performance in West Java. The research method used was a quantitative method using a survey questionnaire of 80 companies in the province of West Java. The results show that service orientation has a significant impact on the AKAP's business performance growth. Further analysis shows that both reliability and responsiveness are the main factors in building service quality orientation. Thus, the AKAP bus managers need to focus more on competing with other transportation mode. The role of the government is also needed to develop the AKAP bus managers’capability in order to build an efficient transportation system.