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Daddy Goggles, Mason J. Rohr

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Accelerating The Uptake Of Home Haemodialysis: An Evidence-Informed Implementation Project In Cornwall, Emmanuel Asimah

South West Clinical School Journal

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Exploring The Factors Influencing Retention Of Internationally Educated Nurses At Torbay And South Devon Nhs Foundation Trust: A Service Improvement Project, Abdul-Manan Alhassan

South West Clinical School Journal

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Home Treatment Team Response For People With Complex Emotional Difficulties: Evidence Informing Service Development, Chloe Parkin, Lauren Oliver, Yasemin Demir

South West Clinical School Journal

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Identifying The Key Factors For Education During Physiotherapy Treatment Of Patients With Frozen Shoulder: Developing An Educational Intervention, Laura Tapp

South West Clinical School Journal

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The Role Of Interactive Control Systems In Strengthening Esg Practices And Investment Efficiency: Mcs-Loc Insights, Idrianita Anis, Regina Jansen Arsjah, Hartini Hartini

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This research aims to develop an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices model and index based on sustainable finance regulation from a Management Control System Four Levers of Control (MCS-LoC) perspective. The ESG index was developed by utilizing content analysis of information disclosure in annual and sustainability reports of ten non-financial industry sectors listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2015 to 2022 (640 observations). Subsequently, the effect of the ESG Index on Investment Efficiency (IE) was tested with the moderating role of Interactive Control (INTR). The results indicate that companies are in the second stage of the sustainable business …

Hubungan Antara Hipertensi Dan Kematian Pasien Covid-19 Di Layanan Rawat Inap Rsud Tarakan Tahun 2022 (Association Between Hypertension And Mortality Of Covid-19 Inpatients At Tarakan Regional General Hospital In 2022), Karina Widyasari, Mondastri Korib Sudaryo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 was the leading disease in terms of the highest number of hospital admissions and cause of death at the Tarakan Regional General Hospital (RSUD Tarakan) in 2022. COVID-19 patients who received treatment at the hospital were often individuals with underlying conditions, such as hypertension. Therefore, it is important to conduct research on comorbidities, specifically hypertension, and its relationship to COVID-19 mortality at the RSUD Tarakan’s inpatient in 2022, so the hospital can design spesific care plans for COVID-19 patients with hypertension. …

2024 Scholarly Productivity Report, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Scholarly Productivity Reports

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Women's Involvement In Fisheries Co-Management Of The World's Largest Desert Lake, Turkana, Kenya, Maurice O. Ogoma, Judith C. Koskey

Journal of Bioresource Management

Despite their significant presence in the fisheries workforce, women's roles are often less recognized compared to men's. This study investigated the participation of women in beach management units (BMUs) and fisheries activities in Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert Lake. Data were collected from 200 women respondents across eight purposively sampled BMUs, focusing on gender representation, leadership roles, participation in fisheries activities, factors influencing participation, and strategies for promoting gender equity. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to provide an in-depth understanding of women's involvement in fisheries activities. Findings indicated that while gender representation aligned with Kenya's constitutional one-third gender …

The Radical Oxidation Of Hydroxyacetone: An Insight Into The Reaction Mechanism And Potential Tetraoxide Intermediates, Edward Buck

Master's Theses

This thesis presents the reaction of hydroxyacetone, a common volatile organic compound (VOC), with chlorine radicals in the presence of oxygen. Chapter one explores VOCs and their specific reactions and how tetraoxide intermediates could be formed from them. Chapter two analyses the experimental and computational methods used and the key theoretical concepts behind these methods. Experimental data was collected using multiplexed photoionization mass spectrometry at the Advanced Light Source Chemical Transformations Beamline, Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory. This data is combined with theoretical data using the CBS-QB3 composite method to determine the key reaction intermediates and mechanisms.

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Research Focusing On Protective Factors: From Individual To Community And Societal Strengths, Maria Caridad H. Tarroja

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

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Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy And Extreme Decision-Making: The Unexpected Influence Of Entrepreneurial Personality, Chatchai Chatpunyakul, Sarist Gulthawatvichai

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The two main goals of this paper are to (a) examine how entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) affects decision- making among nascent entrepreneurs and (b) examine the moderating role of entrepreneurial personality. A 2x2 between- subjects online randomized experiment was carried out. A sample of 48 Bangkok-based business school students who functioned as the study’s nascent entrepreneurs’ representatives was used to collect data for two sessions. Multiple linear regression was used to assess the research hypotheses. The findings show that extreme decision-making and nascent entrepreneurs’ ESE are positively correlated; an increase in ESE causes an increase in extreme decision-making. The effect of …

Development And Validation Of The Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale For Adolescents In Malay And Chinese Version, Poh Chua Siah, Xiang Yi Tee, Chee-Seng Tan, Joanna Tjin Ai Tan, Komathi Lokithasan, Sew Kim Low, Chin Choo Yap

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The increasing rate of cybervictimization has been documented in various countries, including Malaysia. However, there is a dearth of measurement tools with sound psychometric properties suitable for the Malaysian context. To address this methodological gap, the Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale for Adolescents (MyCVS-A) was developed based on qualitative inputs from adolescents in Malaysia. It was subsequently translated into Malay (MyCVS-A-M) and Chinese (MyCVS-A-C). Two studies were conducted to examine the psychometric properties of these two translated versions. In Study 1, 281 secondary school students completed the MyCVS-A-M, the Malay version of the cybervictimization subscale of the European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire …

High-Frequency Gold Price Forecasting: Optimizing Multi-Layer Perceptron With Genetic Algorithm, Vrtagic Sabahudin, Fatih Dogan

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Accurately forecasting gold price actions is critical in financial markets due to gold's role as a safe-haven asset. This paper addresses the challenge of forecasting gold prices by applying a Genetic Algorithm (GA) with a Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) model. The research exploits historical financial data from various instruments, including gold futures, Bitcoin, and key currency pairs, to improve prediction accuracy. By optimizing the MLP's hyper parameters through GA, the model efficiently captures complex relationships in high-frequency data, achieving a remarkable R² score of 0.9993. This level of precision demonstrates the model's potential for providing actionable insights for traders and investors. …

Rdn Diagnosed Malnutrition At St. Jude Children’S Research Hospital: Onset To Resolution Using And/Aspen Criteria, Madison Domek

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This quality improvement (QI) project investigates the incidence and management of malnutrition in pediatric oncology patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (SJCRH) from October 2022 to September 2023. The study aims to quantify malnutrition diagnoses made by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and to identify patients at higher risk of severe malnutrition based on their primary cancer diagnosis and clinic location. A total of 161 patients were identified, resulting in 238 documented instances of malnutrition, classified as mild, moderate, or severe. The majority of unresolved cases were attributed to inadequate follow-up, particularly in the Hematology Clinic, which had a 100% …

Front Matter

The Writing Center Journal

Front matter for The Writing Center Journal 42:3 (2024).

Tourism Carrying Capacity At Petungkriyono Forest And Its Supporting Areas, Nurwidya Ambarwati

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Supported by a variety of diversity and landscapes, the development of tourism in the Petungkriyono area is growing rapidly. Optimizing ecotourism services in the Petungkriyono forest without disrupting the ecosystem and damaging the environment can be done by limiting the number of visitors at tourism sites. This study aims to find out information about the tourism capacity of some tourist attractions in the local forest. This study uses the Cifuentes model to predict the maximum number of visitor capacities that can be accommodated in a tourist attraction called Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Real Carrying Capacity (RCC), and Effective Carrying Capacity …

Forecasting Air Pollution Driven By Vehicle Growth, Public Transport, Industry, And Household Waste, Chandra Harjono, Ludy Gianto, Rachmattullah Sidik, Dyah Lestari Widaningrum

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, is grappling with escalating air pollution levels attributed to a confluence of socio-economic and infrastructural factors. This study employs Vensim modelling to project PM2.5 pollution trends through 2040, analysing the dynamic interplay among major contributors: increased vehicular emissions, industrial activities, public transportation deficiencies, and waste management inefficiencies. Materials and Methods: The method that will be used in this air pollution analysis is to integrate empirical data spanning three years to construct a predictive model underpinned by a robust causal loop diagram that elucidates the relationships between system variables and air quality. The results of this paper …

Implementing A Patient Reported Experience Measure To A Home-Based Intermediate Care Service In Cornwall, Bethan Allen

South West Clinical School Journal

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Digital Inclusion - Establishing And Understanding The Problem In A Digital First Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service: A Practice Improvement Project, Andrew Deare

South West Clinical School Journal

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Professional Identities, Culture And Pillars, Ralph Hammond

South West Clinical School Journal

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Evaluating The Impact Of Staff Attitudes And Behaviours On Hospital-Associated Deconditioning, Cheryl Kent

South West Clinical School Journal

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Effect Of Alternative Rearing Substrates On The Growth, Reproduction And Nutritional Composition Of The African Field Cricket Gyrllus Bimaculatus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae), Atujune Katabaro, Blanka Joseph, Anitha Philbert

Tanzania Journal of Science

The increasing demand for animal protein to cater to the ever-growing human population has prompted the quest for alternative protein sources from insects. The field cricket Gyrllus bimaculatus, is one of the species of major interest, however, rearing of this species depends on the commercial chicken feed, which is expensive. This study explored the suitability of food remains in the rearing of this species. Three experimental food types were formulated from various food remains, and fed to crickets along with the commercial chicken feed for 14 weeks. Crickets that were fed on a combined diet of mixed food types performed …

Finite Element Models For Predicting Moisture Effects On Bolt Embedment And Connection In Timber, Henry Meleki Kiwelu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The mechanical performances of timber connections are particularly important for timber engineers involved in the design of the wood structures. The mechanism of connection must be well understood in order to design a safer connection and avoid catastrophic failure. Often connections are made weak fuse elements by deliberate intent to ensure that if structural systems fail it will be by controllable ductile deformation of connections in load paths. Model method of determining engineering design capacities of laterally loaded dowel fasteners, such as bolts, screws and nails was developed. It should however be pointed out that FE and similar continuum model …

A Comparative Study Of Unfolding Techniques For Gamma-Ray Spectra Obtained With Nai(Tl) Scintillation Detectors, Mwingereza J Kumwenda

Tanzania Journal of Science

Iterative unfolding methods are frequently used in acquiring true gamma-ray spectra from the measured spectra. However, the peak resolution of iterative unfolding methods especially, in Gold algorithm method is very challenging, especially in the case of scintillation detectors, where several instrumental artifacts and distortions interfere with the true spectral shape. Therefore, this paper presents a comparative study of the direct matrix inversion unfolding method (DMIUM) and iterative unfolding method with emphasis on the Gold algorithm method (GAM) in converting measured gamma-ray spectra of the NaI(Tl) scintillation detector into the true gamma-ray spectra. The Monte Carlo simulation based on the Geant4 …

Assessing The Variability Of Heavy Rainfall Events During Gu Rainfall Season In Somalia, Abdinasir Elm, Paul Ts Limbu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The occurrence of heavy rainfall is a significant contributing factor to the occurrence of flooding in Somalia during the rainy season, resulting in substantial socio-economic consequences. This study investigates the spatial-temporal variations of Heavy Rainfall Events (HREs) occurring from March to May (MAM), commonly referred to as the Gu rainy season, in Somalia from 1991 to 2020. The analysis employed the Empirical Orthogonal Function method to investigate the spatial-temporal variations of HREs. The findings indicate that there is an unequal distribution HREs throughout the country, with the southern regions exhibiting the highest concentration of HREs of about 340 HREs, while …

Spatio-Temporal Trends And Change Detection Of Surface Air Temperature In Tanzania: October To April Season., Laban Lameck Kebacho, Exavery Kisesa Makula, Paul Tilwebwa Shelleph Limbu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The paper examined the spatio-temporal variability and trends of minimum temperature (T-min), mean (T-mean), and maximum temperature (T-max) in Tanzania from October to April using the Climatic Research Unit Time Series version 4.06 from 1951-2021. The traditional Mann-Kendall (MK) test, modified MK, and Sen’s slope test were used to determine the trend direction and magnitude of the T-mean, T-max, and T-min trends, respectively. Sequential MK, standard normal homogeneity, and Pettitt tests were used to detect abrupt changes, while the Hurst coefficient (H) assessed future trend behavior. Results show a statistically significant increasing trend of 0.14 °C per decade, 0.18 °C …

Design And Optimization Of Eco-Friendly Biocomposite Films For Packaging Applications Using Response Surface Methodology, Ba Omoike, Fe Okieimen, C Imoisi

Tanzania Journal of Science

The use of synthetic polymers as packaging materials constitutes environmental pollution due to the accumulation of plastic waste after they are discarded. This study aimed at preparing and optimizing an environmental-friendly carboxymethyl starch/PVA/kaolin composite film using response surface methodology to develop potential solutions for replacing synthetic packaging and optimize the formulation of the biocomposite films. The biocomposite films were prepared by solution casting method. The interactive effect of carboxymethyl starch (CMS) (2.0-5.0 g), poly(vinylalcohol) (PVA) (0.0-3.0 g) and kaolin (0.00-0.22 g) on the ultimate tensile strength (UTS), percentage elongation at break (%EB) and water vapour permeability (WVP) were determined. The …

Analysis Of Unsteady Convective Boundary Layer Flow With Magnetic Fields, Chemical Reaction, Thermal Radiation And Variable Fluid Properties, Jonas A. James, Makungu J. Ng’Oga, Augustino I. Msigwa, Ali A. Omary

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study extends the previous work by Kitengeso et al. (2018) by investigating unsteady convective boundary layer flow, incorporating magnetic fields, chemical reactions, radiation, and variable fluid properties over the inclined plate. The boundary layer and Boussinesq approximations are used to derive the magnetohydrodynamic flow equations. Thereafter, the equations are transformed into similarity form using similarity variables and then solved using the 4th order Runge - Kutta method. The key parameters such as the magnetic parameter, chemical reaction rate, variable fluid properties, unsteadiness, convection, and radiation parameter significantly affect flow behavior over an inclined plane. It was found that increasing …

Single-Step Sol-Gel Synthesis Of Cuo/Tio2 Nanoparticles: Microstructure And Materials Characterization, Godlisten N Shao

Tanzania Journal of Science

Copper oxide modified titanium dioxide (CuO/TiO2) nanoparticles have been widely reported owing to their excellent performance in heterogeneous photocatalysis. However, their industrial and large-scale production is hampered by tedious and expensive preparation methods. The present study presents a single step sol-gel synthesis of CuO/TiO2 nanoparticles with improved physicochemical properties. A series of CuO/TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by a modified sol-gel approach using titanium oxychloride as a TiO2 precursor in the absence of additives. The samples were examined by high-resolution TEM, SEM-EDAX, XRD, XRF, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen gas physisorption studies, and UV-visible DRS analyses. It was found that the proposed …