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Mathematical Analysis Of Monkeypox Transmission Dynamics With Control Strategie, Singo Juma Singo, Furaha Michael Chuma, Zubeda Seif Mussa

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study develops a mathematical model to analyze the transmission dynamics of Monkeypox and evaluate the effectiveness of control strategies. The model is formulated as a system of nonlinear differential equations, capturing key factors such as human-to-human transmission, zoonotic reservoirs, and control measures like vaccination, culling, personal hygiene and treatment. The model's equilibrium points, including the disease-free and endemic equilibria, are determined and analyzed for stability using the effective reproduction number, Re. Conditions under which Re<1 ensure the elimination of Monkeypox, while Re>1 indicates sustained transmission. A sensitivity analysis is performed to identify parameters that significantly influence Re​, such as the contact rate, effectiveness of control …

Impact Of Helminth Co-Infections On Clinical Malaria Severity Among Febrile School-Age Children: A Study From Mvomero, Tanzania, Winifrida Kidima, Christopher Kisiringo, Deokary Matiya, Felista Mwingira

Tanzania Journal of Science

Helminths may influence clinical malaria severity. The current study examined the impact of helminth infections on malaria severity among children in Mvomero, Tanzania. This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted from 2018-2019. Blood, stool and urine specimens from febrile subjects attending four health facilities in Mvomero were examined for malaria and helminth infection. Overall, 326 febrile children were enrolled. The range and mean ages were 5-17 and 10.2 years, respectively. Of 326 children, 46.8% (n = 153) had Plasmodium falciparum malaria, with prevalence being higher in males than females (p = 0.03). Among positive P. falciparum -infected children, 59.5% had …

Optimizing Co2-Expanded Hexane For Enhanced Yield And Antioxidant Activity Of Essential Oils From Citrus Reticulata, Mathayo Gervas Mathias, Idzumi Okajima

Tanzania Journal of Science

Wide range applications of citrus essential oil (EO) and environmental issues resulting from citrus processing industries render in the evolution of extraction techniques. The efficacy of the CO2-expanded hexane (CXH) extraction technique on mandarin orange EO, D-limonene, and total phenolic compounds (TPC) was evaluated and compared with conventional methods; hexane extraction and hydro-distillation. Moreover, the correlation of EO components with antioxidant activity was studied. It was revealed that CXH had better EO and D-limonene yields than conventional methods. The CXH optimal extraction conditions of 25 °C, 6.5 MPa, and 0.70 CO2 mole fraction offered 0.155 g-EO/g-dry peel and 51% D-limonene …

Metagenomic Analysis Of Bacterial Communities In Waters Of Lake Natron, Arusha, Tanzania, Sadikiel E. Kaale, Robert S. Machang’U, Thomas J. Lyimo

Tanzania Journal of Science

Metagenomics involves genetic material extraction and sequencing directly from environmental samples in order to gain insights and relationships that exist between microbes and their surroundings. Few studies have been done in extreme environments including soda lakes such as Lake Natron which is found in Arusha region, Tanzania. This study recorded high pH and salinity values confirming the lake's extremity. Full-length 16S rRNA reads sequenced through PacBio was used to reveal first metagenomic snapshots of bacterial communities from 10 random points at the lake shoreline waters. The results showed the dominance of Proteobacteria and Firmicutes with relative abundances of 98.46% and …

A Bayesian Pharmacokinetics Integrated Phase I-Ii Design To Optimize Dose-Schedule Regimes, Mengyi Lu, Ying Yuan, Suyu Liu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The schedule of administering a drug has profound impact on the toxicity and efficacy profiles of the drug through changing its pharmacokinetics (PK). PK is an innate and indispensable component of the dose-schedule optimization. Motivated by this, we propose a Bayesian PK integrated dose-schedule finding (PKIDS) design to identify the optimal dose-schedule regime by integrating PK, toxicity, and efficacy data. Based on the causal pathway that dose and schedule affect PK, which in turn affects efficacy and toxicity, we jointly model the three endpoints by first specifying a Bayesian hierarchical model for the marginal distribution of the longitudinal dose-concentration process. …

Rural Volunteer Emergency Personnel’S Perceptions Of Stressors During The Covid-19, Janette Lynn Nichols, Phd

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Emergency personnel are expected to handle all situations without affecting their psyche. Distinct differences exist between urban and rural EMS personnel, with rural personnel frequently needing more organizational resources or support to manage stress. With the onset of COVID-19 in December 2019, rural emergency personnel were placed in exhaustive specific situations not experienced previously within the United States. This study was conducted to focus on how they internalize their stressors. This generic qualitative study aimed to determine the perceptions of stressors experienced by rural volunteer emergency personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative survey was completed by 11 participants who …

Rural Volunteer Emergency Personnel’S Perceptions Of Stressors During The Covid-19, Janette Lynn Nichols, Phd

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Emergency personnel are expected to handle all situations without affecting their psyche. Distinct differences exist between urban and rural EMS personnel, with rural personnel frequently needing more organizational resources or support to manage stress. With the onset of COVID-19 in December 2019, rural emergency personnel were placed in exhaustive specific situations not experienced previously within the United States. This study was conducted to focus on how they internalize their stressors. This generic qualitative study aimed to determine the perceptions of stressors experienced by rural volunteer emergency personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative survey was completed by 11 participants who …

Ai-Assisted Academia: Unveiling Doctoral Students' Perspectives On Dissertation In Practice Innovation, Jennifer J. Lesh, Jévaughn J. Lancaster

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

This action research study explores 73 doctoral students' perceptions of using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) throughout their research journey in one educational doctorate (Ed.D) program. The first phase employed surveys, while the second incorporated semi-structured focus group interviews based on the survey data from a diverse sample of students across educational disciplines currently enrolled in the university's educational leadership doctoral program. In the study's first phase, the survey quantified educators' familiarity with, attitudes towards, perceived challenges, ethical considerations, and benefits of using GAI in doctoral research. The exploration of GAI in this practitioner-inspired doctoral program has uncovered essential insights into …

Decoding The Dynamics In Financial Fraud, Triana Eva Adiningsih

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This empirical study examines fraud for the entire period and then compares it with the latest trends in the five years. This study utilizes extensive data sets to analyze specific aspects of fraud, including causes, types, solutions, and real-world cases. This study conducted a systematic literature review of relevant literature by taking data from Scopus-indexed journals. Vosviewer was used to identify events, and spreadsheet file information was grouped manually. Interestingly, the cheating types of ‘five-year statistics’ and ‘all-time statistics’ show slightly different frequencies. The main research topics focus on money laundering and financial crimes. To explore this further, this report …

Cfo-Ceo Informal Ties, Business Strategy, And Tax Aggressiveness, Hilmi Khuluqy, Siti Maisaroh, Alfa Rahmiati, Heru Tjaraka

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This study aims to provide empirical evidence on the impact of the informal relationship between the CFO and CEO on tax aggressiveness, and the moderating role of business strategy in this relationship. The data used in this study is sourced from companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2020 to 2022. The informal relationship between the CFO and CEO is measured through social ties and CFO co-option, while tax aggressiveness is measured by book-tax differences. This study also explores how business strategies, categorized as prospector or defender, moderate this relationship. The results indicate that CFO-CEO social ties …

Fraud Mitigation By Embodying Maqashid Sharia Values And Islamic Work Ethics, Farah Nurani Qorny, Sugiyarti Fatma Laela, Ahmad Levi Fachrul Avivy

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This research examines how the fraud square influences fraud, and investigates whether implementing tahdzib al-fard (educating individuals), part of Maqashid Sharia values, and Islamic Work Ethics (IWE), can reduce employee involvement in fraud. The study uses a quantitative approach with questionnaires for data collection, with 257 civil servants in Banten Province agencies, Indonesia, as study samples. The data were further tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The study reveals that pressure, opportunity and rationalization have a positive relationship with fraud, while integrity has no impact on fraud deterrence. Tahdzib al-fard significantly influences employee perceptions and attitudes towards dealing …

The Role Of Cost Of Capital In The Link Between Esg Reporting And Firm Performance, Emmanuel Dwomor, Emmanuel Mensah

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

The attention surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within the corporate realm has grown significantly, as evidence mounts regarding their influence on firm performance. This research explores the connection between ESG reporting and firm performance from emerging economies’ perspective, with the cost of capital acting as a mediator to enhance our understanding of how capital providers perceive the risk profile of ESG-compliant firms and thereby reward them through a reduction in the costs they demand on their invested capital. The study sourced annual reports data on a sample of 146 emerging market firms across 59 industries spanning 2019 to …

Behavioral Accounting As A Catalyst In The Organizational Transformation Process Toward Sustainability, Ni Wayan Yellow Prinsis Dayani, I Gusti Ayu Nyoman Budiasih

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This research investigates the role of behavioral accounting as a catalyst in the organizational transformation process towards sustainability using phenomenological methods. The study aims to explore how behavioral accounting identifies individual behavioral factors, designs efficient sustainability systems, and enhances organizational commitment to sustainable practices. The research employs observation, secondary data analysis, and semi-structured interviews with organizational internal team, analyzed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Findings indicate that behavioral accounting contributes to organizational sustainability by enhancing transparency in accounting information, thereby minimizing the risk of fund misuse and ensuring efficient resource allocation. This research supports behavioral accounting as pivotal in shaping …

Hubungan Antara Obesitas Abdominal Dengan Kejadian Stroke Pada Penduduk Usia Dewasa Dan Paruh Baya : Tinjauan Literatur, Jessica Veronica Silalahi, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Stroke is a major and growing global health problem. Stroke is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide and can be broadly classified as hemorrhagic stroke or ischemic stroke. There are many risk factors for stroke, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. This study aims to investigate the correlation between central obesity and stroke incidence in adults and middle-aged using a systematic review. This study was conducted through a comprehensive search of several electronic databases, including Scopus, Science Direct, Proquest, and Google Scholar from June 2024 - September 2024. A total of 2,482 articles were screened based on the …

Hubungan Gangguan Mental Emosional Dan Obesitas Sentral: Literature Review, Dwi Rahmawati, Ratna Djuwita

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

The prevalence of central obesity, both globally and in Indonesia, continues to increase. Mental and emotional disorders are one of the contributing factors to central obesity. In previous studies, it was known that the relationship between emotional mental disorders and obesity can occur in bidirections, where emotional mental disorders can cause central obesity or vice versa. This literature review aims to find out more about the relationship between emotional mental disorders and central obesity from various countries. The searching for articles used 4 databases (Scopus, Science Direct, Proquest, and Pubmed) with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis …

Karakteristik Dan Analisis Risiko Kasus Tuberkulosis Di Puskesmas Senen Jakarta Pusat Tahun 2023, Eka Lusi Susanti, Anna Hasnaini, Murniaty -

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Indonesiaranks second globally with the highest number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases, following India. Consequently, TB remains a high-priority health issue requiring immediate attention. This study aims to describe the TB case characteristic and analyze the TB risk in each urban villages of Senen, Central Jakarta. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data was obtained from medical records and the Tuberculosis Information System (SITB) at Senen Primary Health Care (PHC) during January – December2023. Demographic data, TB type, result of rapid molecular test, and comorbidities were presented in numbers and percentages. Total TB cases, incidence rate (IR), and standardized morbidity ratio …

Evaluating The Impact Of A Walking Group On Staff Well-Being And Compassionate Care In Mental Health Inpatient Services, Amanda Glanville

South West Clinical School Journal

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Facilitating Friendship Maintenance For People With Aphasia, Tom Williams

South West Clinical School Journal

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Haematinics Assessment Prior To Commencing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy To Prevent Anaemia, Reduce Transfusion Requirements, And Improve Treatment Outcomes, Lee Merry

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: CHIEF NURSING OFFICER’S RESEARCH FELLOWS EVIDENCE IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS

Managing Metabolic Osteoarthritis In Primary Care: A Survey Of First Contact Physiotherapist’S Knowledge, Confidence And Role Perception, Kate Preston, Clare Cambray, Mike Henning

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: CHIEF NURSING OFFICER’S RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Art Inquiries, Xix:1, Front Matter, Mysoon Rizk

Art Inquiries

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Spirit And Invention: Drawings By Giambattista And Domenico Tiepolo, Roberto G. Peredo

Art Inquiries

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Napoleon’S Corpse And The Subversion Of Historical And Political Authority, Alissa Rachel Adams

Art Inquiries

This article examines printed depictions of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exhumed corpse in conjunction with Romantic historical practice in nineteenth-century France. Current studies on history in the Romantic age emphasize Romantic historicism’s link to a widespread and frustrated yearning for direct access to the past that will settle the upheavals of the revolutionary period. This study considers how the corpse and its representations fulfill the desire for direct access to the past but, in doing so, also contributes to a proliferation of individual understandings of the past—and future. Through an analysis of representations of the corpse, their sources, and their connection to …

Multi-Sensor Data Fusion And Gis-Drastic Integration For Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment With Rainfall Consideration, Wu Jiazhe, Dai Xinrui, Su Yangcheng, Zheng Xiangtian, Bushra Ghaffar, Rabiya Nasir, Ahsan Jamil, Zeeshan Zafar, Mohammad Suhail Meer, M. Abdullah-Al-Wadud, Rahila Naseer, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

In many areas of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater is the primary source of fresh water, and it supplies around one-third of the world's fresh water. Agriculture is the primary economic sector on the coast in the southern district (Nowshera). More food productivity is required due to the expanding population and diminishing agricultural lands, which increases the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in farming. The current study was conducted in northwestern parts of Pakistan to evaluate the impacts of the frequent use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural fields. Nine hydrogeological parameters were considered, and …

Unfolding Cascading Impacts Of Changing South Asia Monsoon On A Hindu Kush Himalayas Basin, Surendra Maharjan, Wenzhao Li, Shahryar Fazli, Arshad Ansari, Suraj Tiwari, Roma Thakurathi, Rejoice Thomas, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

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Generative Ai Applied To Aac For Aphasia: A Pilot Study Of Aphasia-Gpt, Dallin J. Bailey, Francesca Herget, Derek Hansen, Forrest Burton, Grant Pitt, Tyson Harmon, David Wingate

Faculty Publications

Background

People with aphasia may be supported by augmentative and alternative communication systems, but further development is necessary to improve the communication support such systems provide. Advances in artificial intelligence methods of natural language processing may provide improved support for people with aphasia, but development and testing involving people with aphasia is critical.

Aims

The purpose of the study is to describe the development and pilot testing of a new AAC system for people with aphasia, a mobile web app named Aphasia-GPT.

Methods & Procedures

Aphasia-GPT is specifically designed to receive spoken input from a user with aphasia; it then …

Foreword From Handling Editor - 13th Edition, Ahyahudin Sodri

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

We are delighted to present the 13th edition of JESSD, published in December 2024. We have selected ten of the best articles for this edition that related with topic of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development.

Catalyzing Meteorological Insights With A Cost-Effective Weather Monitoring System, Ariful Alam, Sidratula Muntaha, Poonam Munshi, Israt Khan, Rakibul Islam, Jamil Bhuian, Md.Yasir Arafat, Md. Ridwanul Hasan

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Undoubtedly, one of the biggest alarming phenomena of this decade is the tremendous fluctuations in the weather and climate. Therefore, different types of surveys, investigations, and research are required in this regard in every region. A low-cost weather monitoring system can be implemented in every educational and research institute to collect and analyze different types of weather-related data. This study establishes the method of developing such a system and analyzing data in a simplified way which the data gathered during thunderstorms and cyclonic activity in Bangladesh. The system was designed with Proteus 8 professional software and developed by using a …

Assessing Potential Energy Sustainability Of Micro-Hydropower System Through A Sustainable Indicator Approach, Icmi Alif Safitri, Muhammad Sulaiman, Rachmawan Budiarto

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

The development of micro-scale renewable energy power generation systems, such as micro-hydropower (MHP), often needs more consideration for sustainability during the planning stages. Many small-scale renewable energy systems have shorter-than-expected lifespans, jeopardizing Indonesia's Net Zero Emission Target for 2060 or earlier. Despite this, only some studies have examined the long-term viability of installed renewable energy generation projects, particularly MHP plants not managed by state-owned companies or PLN (Pembangkit Listrik Negara). The primary objectives of this research are to evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting and assess the potential sustainability of a decommissioned MHP in Banjarnegara, Central Java. A cash flow analysis …

Spatial Segregation And Socioeconomic Disparities In Urban Land Use Patterns, Intan Lestari, Hayati Sari Hasibuan, Vevin Syoviawati Ardiwijaya

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Jakarta, a city that has continued to develop, is marked by the growth of population in Jakarta. This growth has been accompanied by an increasing demand for land, resulting in spatial segregation. Some areas have large expanses of land, while others are densely populated and cramped. The purpose of this study is to analyze spatial segregation in the Penjaringan and Pluit Subdistricts of North Jakarta. The research employs a qualitative descriptive analysis method, spatial analysis using Moran's and Getis-Ord Gi*, and a literature review enriched with interviews. The research findings indicate clear spatial segregation between Pluit and Penjaringan, divided into …