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Hormone Replacement Therapy And Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer In Postmenopausal Women: Evidence From The Us National Inpatient Sample 2008–2018, Lei Liu, Xinyu Wang, Dekai Guo, Ruirui Ma, Haibing Gong, Congjun Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer is a serious, usually fatal disease and one of the most aggressive malignancies. Research into whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might protect against pancreatic cancer has yielded mixed results. This study aimed to investigate the potential association between HRT and the risk of pancreatic cancer in postmenopausal women.

METHODS: This population-based, retrospective study extracted data from the US National Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2008-2018. Hospitalized females aged ≥55 years were eligible for inclusion. Associations between HRT, other study variables, and pancreatic cancer diagnosis were determined using univariate and multivariable regression analyses.

RESULTS: After 1:4 matching by age, data …

Tennessee Felon Population Update, October 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Felon Population Reports

No abstract provided.

نظم المعلومات الابتكارية ودورها في تعزيز فعالية ادارة راس المال العامل في المصارف العراقية: دراسة تحليلية لعينة من المصارف العراقية المدرجة في العراق للأوراق المالية, نوار عاصي نعيمة

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى معرفة الدور الذي تلعبه نظم المعلومات الابتكارية في تفعيل وتطوير السياسات راس المال العامل في المصارف العراقية وتم تحقيق ذلك من خلال تحليل عمليات الانفاق على أدوات نظم المعلومات الابتكارية من الاجهزة الالكترونية وشبكات معلوماتية فضلا عن اجراء التحليل لقياس سياسات راس المال العامل المطبقة في عينة من المصارف العراقية المدرجة في سوق الاوراق المالية للفترة المالية (2018-2019-2020) وتم من خلال ذلك التحليل اختبار فرضية البحث وتحقيق اهدافه. واهم ما توصل اليه البحث يتمثل بان تطبيق النظم المعلومات الابتكارية في المصارف العراقية يساهم في توفير الدقة المناسبة لإنجاز الاعمال في الوقت المحدد بما يقلل من المخاطر المالية …

Mechanical Characteristics Of Hardened Concrete With Different Types Of Cement And Aggregate Available In Bangladesh, Asif Hossain Abir

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

This paper presents the results of an investigation into the influence of aggregate and binding material type on the mechanical properties of hardened concrete. Four different types of coarse aggregate (Brick Aggregate, Recycled Brick Aggregate, Black Stone and Shingles) and eight types of binding material have been used to perform this investigation. Aggregates were collected and prepared according to the grading requirements of ASTM C33-03. Several tests were performed for coarse aggregate, such as specific gravity, absorption capacity, unit weight, and abrasion resistance. Cylindrical concrete specimens were made with different W/C ratios and cement contents. A total of 42 other …

Downregulation Of Piezo2 In The Detrusor Of Men With Bladder Outlet Obstruction And Its Association With Urinary Retention And Decreased Bladder Compliance, Carlos Henrique Suzuki Bellucci, Thiago Souto Hemerly, Luisa Resende Tenório De Albuquerque, Ruan Pimenta, Vanessa Guimaraes Schreiter, Sabrina Thalita Dos Reis, Jose De Bessa Jr, Katia Ramos Moreira Leite, Alberto Antunes, Boopathi Ettickan, William C. Nahas, Cristiano Mendes Gomes

Center for Translational Medicine Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Recent research has highlighted the mechanotransducer PIEZO2 as a crucial factor in lower urinary tract function, demonstrating associations with bladder compliance (BC), bladder wall thickening, and elevated bladder pressure. We explored the hypothesis that PIEZO2 expression may be associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction in men with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

METHODS: The study included a consecutive series of patients undergoing open prostatectomy for BPH at our hospital between September 2014 and January 2016. All participants underwent comprehensive preoperative evaluations, including urodynamic assessments. During prostatectomy, a full-thickness fragment of the bladder wall was …

Editor's Introduction, Michael D. Pante

Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints

No abstract provided.

Exploring Racial Disparities In Awareness And Perceptions Of Oncology Clinical Trials: Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Baseline Data From The Mychoice Study, Ariel Hoadley, Linda Fleisher, Cassidy Kenny, Patrick Ja Kelly, Xinrui Ma, Jingwei Wu, Carmen Guerra, Amy E. Leader, Mohammed Alhajji, Paul D'Avanzo, Zoe Landau, Sarah Bauerle Bass

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Black/African American adults are underrepresented in oncology clinical trials in the United States, despite efforts at narrowing this disparity.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore differences in how Black/African American oncology patients perceive clinical trials to improve support for the clinical trial participation decision-making process.

METHODS: As part of a larger randomized controlled trial, a total of 244 adult oncology patients receiving active treatment or follow-up care completed a cross-sectional baseline survey on sociodemographic characteristics, clinical trial knowledge, health literacy, perceptions of cancer clinical trials, patient activation, patient advocacy, health care self-efficacy, decisional conflict, and clinical trial intentions. Self-reported …

Increasing The Frequency Of Behavior Assessment To Reduce Physical Restraint, Breanne N. Ford

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to implement a system that routinely assesses for behavior changes in psychiatric patients presenting to the emergency department to improve staff intervention of escalating behaviors and decrease physical restraint use.

Background: The project was implemented in a 45-bed emergency department in a community-based hospital affiliated with a large hospital system in Houston, Texas.

Methodology: The project utilizes the Behavioral Activity Rating Scale (BARS) to assess patients' behaviors at routine intervals throughout shifts and a comfort cart that houses several non-pharmacological intervention items to use to de-escalate adverse behaviors. The staff …

Quinoxaline 1,4-Di-N-Oxide Derivatives As New Antinocardial Agents, Isidro Palos, Alonzo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Alma D. Paz-Gonzalez, José C. Espinoza-Hicks, Debasish Bandyopadhyay, Norma Paniagua-Castro, Marlene S. Galeana-Salazar, Jorge Ismael Castañeda-Sánchez, Julieta Luna-Herrera, Gildardo Rivera-Sanchez

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Faculty Publications

Mycetoma is currently considered as a neglected tropical disease. The incidence of mycetoma is unknown but most of the worldwide cases are present in the “mycetoma belt” including countries like Mexico, India, Senegal, and others. The treatment of mycetoma depends on the etiological agent responsible for the case. Treatment success reaches 60 to 90%; however, common treatment has been reported to be ineffective in some cases, due in part to resistance to the prescribed antibiotics. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new therapeutic options. In the past two decades, quinoxaline derivatives have shown relevance as antibacterial agents. Therefore, in this …

Atmospheric Waves Experiment (Awe) Advanced Mesopheric Temperature Mapper (Amtm) Optical System Design, Alignment, And Image Quality Verification, James Champagne, Roy Esplin, Tyrel Rupp, Greg Hopkins, Burt Lamborn, Erik Syrstad, Mike Holt, Matt Ralphs

Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications

The AWE AMTM is a wide field-of-view (WFOV) infrared imaging radiometer designed for use in measuring the P₁(2) and P₁(4) emission lines of the earths OH layer. From these measurements, the atmospheric temperature is determined and finally images of gravity waves will be produced as the AWE field of view transverses the OH layer. Designed, built, and characterized by Utah State University (USU) and its Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), the sensor has been externally mounted to the International Space Station (ISS) looking nadir. Images will be collected and analyzed for a minimum of two years. The …

A Comprehensive Study On One Health Strategy And Public Health Effects Of Salmonella, Muhammad Aqeel, Amjad Hussain Mirani, Parvez Ahmed Khoso, Jam Kashif Sahito, Riaz Ahmed Leghari, Abdul Latif Bhutto, Muhammad Mohsen Rahimoon, Abdul Azeem Khoso, Rasool Bux, Azmat Aliasn Arsalan Ali

Journal of Bioresource Management

Salmonella poses a significant public health challenge due to its antibiotic resistance, zoonotic transmission, and diverse clinical manifestations. Over 60 % of human diseases are zoonotic, influenced by ecological dynamics and human activities such as land use changes, population growth, and international travel. Foodborne diseases, particularly those caused by Salmonella spp., have a substantial global impact, especially in low-income countries. Salmonella is divided into two species, Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori, with more than 2000 serotypes and six subspecies within S. enterica. This bacterium is highly adaptable, surviving extreme conditions such as drying, high salt concentrations, and acidic …

The Relationship Between Servant Leadership Practices And Employee Job Satisfaction In Public Organizations In Tanzania, Herrieth C. Limo, Mrisho M. Malipula, Rashid R. Yusuph

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study assesses the relationship between servant leadership practices and job satisfaction in public organizations in Tanzania, with a focus on Posts Corporation Headquarters (TPCH). It employed a descriptive survey and correlational design involving 150 respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using the statistical program IBM SPSS Statistics 25, while qualitative data were examined using content analysis. The findings indicate that servant leadership has been thoroughly practiced at TPCH, as indicated by a mean score of 3.63 and a standard deviation of 0.943. The relationship between characteristics of servant leadership and job satisfaction is highly significant and positive (rp values ranging …

Rethinking The Mediating Mechanism: Hrm Practices And Employee Well-Being, Susanti Saragih, Meily Margaretha, Namira Suhada

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

The relationship between Human Resource Management (HRM) practices and employee well-being is complex and often contradictory. While HRM practices can enhance employee well-being through various mechanisms, they can also negatively impact well-being, especially in contexts of high-demand jobs. This study investigates the mediating roles of job crafting and work engagement in this relationship. Data from 100 hotel employees in Bandung, Indonesia, were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS). While HRM practices did not directly influence well-being, they significantly impacted job crafting. Interestingly, job crafting, not work engagement, emerged as a strong mediator between HRM practices and employee well-being. These findings …

Engaging Stakeholders In Public Sector Healthcare: Driving Transformation In The Eastern Cape Department Of Health's Re-Engineering Journey, Ella Rasmeni, Tando Rulashe, Hendrik Francois Conradie

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

The Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH) is undergoing a re-engineering process to enhance service efficiency and address organizational inefficiencies, such as a bloated structure and excessive personnel costs. However, employees, as key stakeholders, were not meaningfully engaged in the process. This study investigates the role of stakeholder engagement in the ECDoH's transformative efforts, highlighting its impact on inclusivity, strategic alignment, and transparency. Grounded in a constructivist paradigm, this study adopts a qualitative approach using focus group discussions with 12 participants from diverse stakeholder groups. Thematic analysis revealed critical gaps in the ECDoH's engagement strategy, including the absence of a …

Predicting Students' Academic Performance Via Machine Learning Algorithms: An Empirical Review And Practical Application, Edmund F. Agyemang, Joseph A. Mensah, Obu-Amoah Ampomah, Louis Agyekum, Justice Akuoko-Frimpong, Amma Quansah, Oluwaferanmi M. Akinlosotu

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

Predicting academic outcomes is complex and influenced by factors like socioeconomic background, motivation, and learning style. Machine Learning (ML) algorithms have become increasingly important due to their ability to analyze large data volumes and identify prediction patterns. Results show ML’s success in predicting academic performance, though effectiveness varies by dataset, algorithm choice, and training features. There is no consensus on the most effective ML method for predicting student performance with broad applicability. Among the five algorithms evaluated in this study, the Random Forest Classifier emerged as the best model, achieving the highest G-Mean and accuracy of 0.9243 and 85.42% respectively. …

A Garch-Midas Approach To Modelling Stock Returns, Ezekiel N.N. Nortey, Ruben Agbeli, Godwin Debrah, Theophilus Ansah-Narh, Edmund F. Agyemang

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

Measuring stock market volatility and its determinants is critical for stock market participants, as volatility spillover effects affect corporate performance. This study adopted a novel approach to analysing and implementing GARCH-MIDAS modelling methods. The classical GARCH as a benchmark and the univariate GARCH-MIDAS framework are the GARCH family models whose forecasting outcomes are examined. The outcome of GARCH-MIDAS analyses suggests that inflation, interest rate, exchange rate, and oil price are significant determinants of the volatility of the Johannesburg Stock Market All Share Index. While for Nigeria, the volatility reacts significantly to the exchange rate and oil price. Furthermore, inflation, exchange …

Collaborative Practices In Virtual Group Work On Dynamic Geometry Tasks, Younggon Bae, V. Rani Satyam, Zareen G. Aga

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

The goal of this study is to explore productive ways to engage students in groupwork using dynamic geometry tasks in online synchronous classroom environments. In particular, we aim to understand the social, mathematical, and technological aspects of student collaboration in virtual spaces. We analyzed how three online groups of students collaboratively worked on dynamic geometry tasks of exploring interactive kaleidoscope applets in Desmos and producing visual representations and written descriptions of geometric transformations used in the applets. The students shared their screens in Zoom as they shared their findings and discussed how to draw and write to represent the kaleidoscopes. …

Contextualizing The Sdgs, Francisco A. Magno

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Contextualizing The Sdgs In The Anthropocene: Case Study Of Mekong Women’S Adaptation To Hydropower Dams In Northern Thailand, Maya Dania

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Large dams are among the most massive infrastructures built in the Mekong River and provide water-energy generators in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB). Nevertheless, the Mekong River’s current transformation using electricity utilizing hydropower technology has damaged the local ecosystem in the LMB with social and environmental effects. Drawing upon feminist posthumanism, this study argues that the ongoing hydropower dam constructions in the LMB reflect uneven development and exclusion for women and the more-than-human nature of Mekong biodiversity. With a case study of Mekong women’s adaptation to regional development projects, this study aims to contextualize SDGs in the global crisis of …

Migration And Sdgs In Malaysia: Implementing Policy Reform Toward Migrant Rights Protection, Choo Chin Low

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This paper looks at how Malaysia has improved its efforts to protect the welfare of migrant workers in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Since 2019, Malaysia has implemented three policy changes, including expanding the national social protection systems to migrant workers, amending the Employment Act, and implementing the employer-paid model for recruitment costs. These policy and regulatory reforms are mapped to three migration-related SDGs: SDG Target 1.3 (social protection systems and measures for all), SDG Target 8.8 (labor rights and promoting safe and secure working environments for all workers), and SDG Target 10.7 (orderly, safe, …

Tinjauan Yuridis Pemberian Wilayah Izin Usaha Pertambangan Khusus Kepada Badan Usaha Milik Organisasi Kemasyaraktan Keagamaan Tanpa Mekanisme Lelang, Fajar Hidayansyah Ilham, Marchellina Shagyna Anggraeni

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Natural resources is one of the essential aspects of life and human existence. Indonesia is known as a country with abundant natural resources. Therefore, their management must be conducted transparently to prevent corruption and ensure that natural resources are managed in the most efficient and beneficial way fore the community. If natural resources controlled by the state are not managed based on principles reflecting justice, there is a potential that the benefits will only be enjoyed by a small group of people. The mechanism of granting Special Mining Business Permits (WIUPK) through auction is one way to embody the principles …

Evaluation Of Therapeutic Efficacy Of Aloe Rabaiensis Leaf Against Salmonella Gallinarum Challenged In Kuroiler Chicks In Arusha, Tanzania, Mwanaisha S. Mkangara

Tanzania Journal of Science

Salmonella gallinarum, a bacterium causing fowl typhoid in gallinaceous birds, poses significant economic challenges to the chicken industry in Tanzania. This study investigated the potential of Aloe rabaiensis in managing S. gallinarum in Kuroiler chicks. The clinical signs, viable cell count, live weight, heterophils, lymphocytes, and monocyte counts were evaluated using ninety-four chicks grouped into T1, T2, T3 (challenged with S. gallinarum), and T4 (unchallenged with S. gallinarum). The findings revealed no statistically significant differences between the treated and control groups (P > 0.05) in viable cell count, live weight, mortality rate, heterophils, lymphocytes, and monocyte counts. However, there were clinical …

Self-Oxidation Of The Atmospheres Of Rocky Planets With Implications For The Origin Of Life, Anders Johansen, Eloi Camprubi, Elishevah Van Kooten, H. Jens Hoeijmakers

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Faculty Publications

Rocky planets may acquire a primordial atmosphere by the outgassing of volatiles from their magma ocean. The distribution of O between H2O, CO, and CO2 in chemical equilibrium subsequently changes significantly with decreasing temperature. We consider here two chemical models: one where CH4 and NH3 are assumed to be irrevocably destroyed by photolysis and second where these molecules persist. In the first case, we show that CO cannot coexist with H2O, since CO oxidizes at low temperatures to form CO2 and H2. In both cases, H escapes from the thermosphere within a few 10 million years by absorption of stellar …

Nurse Managers' Experiences In Managing Inpatient Wards During A Crisis: Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic, Andi Baso Tombong, Ani Auli Ilmi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided valuable lessons for all parties, including nursing services in hospitals. To date, literature has been lacking on the role of nurse managers in managing inpatient wards for COVID-19 patients, especially in Indonesia. This study aims to explore the experiences of, and the challenges encountered by nurse managers in managing inpatient wards during the crisis. This is a qualitative study with a phenomenology design. The study used a purposive sampling technique involving four nurse managers from several hospitals in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using thematic analysis. This …

Effect Of Citrus Sinensis And Musa Textilia Consumption On Lactic Acid Levels And Muscle Tension In Fish Auction Workers, Bina Kurniawan, Mohammad Zen Rahfiludin, Yuliani Setyaningsih, Nurjazuli Nurjazuli

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Potassium deficiency is known to induce muscle fatigue, necessitating the inclusion of potassium-rich foods, such as orange (Citrus sinensis) and banana (Musa textilia) in diet. Previous studies have shown that consuming 150 g and 300 g of banana is effective in preventing muscle fatigue, with orange containing 237.4 mg of potassium per 300 ml. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between lactic acid concentration and muscle tension reduction in fish auction workers after the administration of orange and banana. The study procedures were carried out with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test group design, and …

Nitric Oxide Levels In Primary Hypertension Patients Receiving Wet Cupping Therapy, Nurhayani Nurhayani, Dwi Pudjanarko, Nurahmi Nurahmi, Misriyani Misriyani

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Wet cupping has been shown in several studies to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients. However, the mechanism of action remains unknown, limiting its use as a complementary non-pharmacological treatment. This study aims to examine the effect of wet cupping on systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and nitric oxide levels in hypertensive patients. The study employed a quasi-experimental method with a pretest and post-test design, including a control group. The sample consisted of 40 individuals, they were diagnosed with primary grade I hypertension. The participants were divided into two groups (treatment and control). The intervention group received wet cupping …

Foodborne Outbreak Investigation In Elementary School Students In Bantul, Yogyakarta, 2023, Soraya Isfandiary Iskandar, Miftakhul Janah, Samsu Aryanto, Bayu Satria Wiratama

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Bantul District Health Office received notification that 75 students in elementary school were sick with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness after they consumed snacks from the school canteen. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to confirm the outbreak, identify additional cases, determine risk factors and causes, and recommend preventive measures. This investigation conducted active case finding followed by a retrospective cohort study. Individuals who experience one or more symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, fever, and malaise after consuming snacks were defined as cases. Data was collected through direct interviews with students, teachers, staff, and food sellers. …

Risk Factors Of Chronic Kidney Disease In Indonesian Patients With Diabetes Mellitus, Asy Syifa Anwari Zahra, Chandrayani Simanjorang

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a public health problem with increasing prevalence and incidence. About 1 in 3 adults with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has CKD. This study aims to determine the risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes Mellitus (CKD-DM) patients in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted with secondary data, Indonesia Basic Health Research 2018. Data analysis was carried out univariate, bivariate, and multivariate. Also, spatial analysis was carried out to map the prevalence of cases. Among 14.932 samples, the prevalence of CKD-DM in Indonesia was 1.8%. Multivariate analysis results found that gender (aPR=3.24; 95%CI 3.182-3.306), every day …

Chimes: September 30, 2024, Calvin College

Chimes

Calvin's Wayfinder program provides access to continuing education in the humanities by Ethan Meyers

Music Department Expands Programming by Maya Oeverman

Class of 2028 leans in to the tradition of pranks on campus by Sarah Sparling

YoungLife Culture at Calvin by Graham Kort

Calvin Women's Soccer embraces "underdog" role while taking on top ten teams by Dillion Baumchen

Vienna Teng's Comeback Tour at Calvin by Natasha Jayaputra

Sleep: Why we need it, and why we don't often get it by Graham Kort

State Of Utah V. Alberto Frank Hernandez : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

Appeal from convictions for aggravated assault, a third degree felony, and obstruction of justice, a class A misdemeanor , in the Third Judicial District, Salt Lake County, the Honorable Heather Brereton presiding

ERICK GRANGE Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc. Counsel for Appellant

CONNOR NELSON (18064) Assistant Solicitor General SEAN D. REYES (7969) Utah Attorney General MADISON BARR SAMUEL COMI Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office Counsel for Appellee