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Protocol For A Feasibility Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Pre-Operative Two-Week Very Low-Calorie Diet To Reduce Steatosis Prior To Liver Resection (Resolve), Helen Neilens, Victoria Allgar, Lexy Sorrell, Jade Chynoweth, Matthew Bailey, Paigan Aspinall, Angela King, Tracey Parkin, Andrew Maccormick, Somaiah Aroori

Peninsula Medical School

BACKGROUND: Hepatic steatosis (HS) increases morbidity and mortality associated with liver surgery (LS). Furthermore, patients with HS are more likely to require a blood transfusion, which is associated with worse short and long-term outcomes. Patients with HS requiring LS receive no specific dietary treatment or advice. A very low-calorie diet (VLCD) is commonly used before gallbladder and bariatric surgery to reduce liver volumes and associated intraoperative morbidity. These diets typically provide 800-1200 kcal/day over a 2-4-week period. Limited evidence suggests that a VLCD in patients with LS may result in better outcomes.

METHODS: This study aims to test the feasibility …

Corporate Tax Disclosure In Indonesia: Trends, Content, And Determinants Based On Gri Standard 207, Sandra Aulia

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study analyzes the trends, content, and factors influencing corporate tax disclosure in Indonesia based on GRI Standard 207. Data were obtained from sustainability reports of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2021–2023 and analyzed using content analysis, descriptive methods, and panel data regression. The findings show a significant increase in tax disclosure in line with GRI Standard 207 from 2021 to 2023. The financial and energy sectors had the highest disclosure rates, while the technology and property sectors had lower adoption. The "Approach to Tax" (207-1) element was most frequently disclosed, while technical elements like "Country-by-Country Reporting" …

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 …

F24rs Sgr No. 1 (Digital Tigercard), Brett Robertson

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

Single-Cell Transcriptomes And Chromatin Accessibility Of Endothelial Cells Unravel Transcription Factors Associated With Dysregulated Angiogenesis In Systemic Sclerosis, Mengqi Huang, Tracy Tabib, Dinesh Khanna, Shervin Assassi, Robyn Domsic, Robert Lafyatis

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: Vasculopathy emerges early in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and links to endothelial cell (EC) injury and angiogenesis. Understanding EC transcriptomes and epigenomes is crucial for unravelling the mechanisms involved.

Methods: Transcriptomes and chromatin accessibility were assessed by single-cell RNA sequencing and single-nucleus transposase-accessible chromatin sequencing. Immunofluorescent staining of skin and proteomics assay were employed to confirm the altered SSc EC phenotypes. Gain-of-function assay was used to evaluate the effects of ETS transcription factors on human dermal ECs (hDECs).

Results: Both control and SSc ECs shared transcriptomic signatures of vascular linages (arterial, capillary and venous ECs) and lymphatic ECs. Arterial ECs …

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Occupational Versus Physical Therapists In Saudi Arabia, Shehab Mahmoud Abd El-Kader, Shehab Mahmoud Abd E-Kader, Subhi Mustafa Qawagzah, Ibrahim Alsulimani, Osama Alsaiari, Khaled Alsail

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) is considered one of the worldwide major problems across the health care system and It affects the productivity, quality of work and the employee’s daily life activities. Objective: This study was designed to find out the prevalence and possible associated factors of WMSDs among occupational therapists versus physical therapists in Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study in which an online questionnaire was circulated through social media applications to target occupational and physical therapist in Saudi Arabia only 363 subjects completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three sections (1) an introduction to explain …

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 59, No. 04, September 30, 2024, Grand Valley State University

Volume 59, August 5, 2024 – April 14, 2025

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Improving Electronic Health Charting By Nurses In The Intensive Care Unit: An Evidence Informed Change Project, Dayananda Bittenahalli Omkarappa

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

Patient Experience Of Therapeutic Engagement Within Mental Health Services: Findings From A Literature Review, Joby Plant

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

A Bee’S-Eye View Of Landscape Change: Differences In Diet Of 2 Andrena Species (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae) Between 1943 And 2021, Clare Boyes, Jennifer K Rowntree, Emma Coulthard

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Declines in pollinating insects have been linked to changes in land cover, affecting the availability of nesting sites and floral resources. Our study is the first analysis of changes in pollen load composition of 2 mining bees, Andrena barbilabris (Kirby) and Andrena flavipes (Panzer) (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae), at the same sites in central England, over 75 years. This provides a unique opportunity to remove spatial variation and review temporal changes in pollen diet within the context of landscape change. We analyzed modern-day pollen load composition for these species and compared it with historical data from the same sites. We then examined …

Mhongoose Discovery Of A Gas-Rich Low Surface Brightness Galaxy In The Dorado Group, Stacy Mcgaugh

Faculty Scholarship

We present the discovery of a low-mass, gas-rich low surface brightness galaxy in the Dorado group, at a distance of 17.7 Mpc. Combining deep MeerKAT 21-cm observations from the MeerKAT Hi Observations of Nearby Galactic Objects: Observing Southern Emitters (MHONGOOSE) survey with deep photometric images from the VST Early-type Galaxy Survey (VEGAS) we find a stellar and neutral atomic hydrogen (H i) gas mass of M∗ = 2:23 × 106M⊙ and MHI = 1:68 × 106 M⊙, respectively. This low surface brightness galaxy is the lowest-mass Hi detection found in a group beyond the local Universe (D ≳ 10 Mpc). …

Analysis Of Non-Prescription Drug Services Via Telemedicine Using The Lean Six Sigma Method: Case Study In A Company Clinic, Labbaika Nurmadani, Masyitoh Basabih

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

The non-compounded prescription drug service via telemedicine became an alternative solution to continue providing pharmaceutical services while simultaneously controlling physical contact in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after its implementation, hospitals still need to improve the effectiveness of this telemedicine service. This study aims to propose improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of non-compounded drug services via telemedicine using the Lean Six Sigma method. This method is used to identify and eliminate all waste in the business process (service) to make efficient use of time and other resources. The study uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with data …

Evaluation Of The Water Ambulance Service Program At The Health Crisis And Emergency Center Province Health Office Of Dki Jakarta In 2023, Shella Cahya Eka, Kurnia Sari

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

The high demand for ambulance services at the 119 Public Safety Center of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, including in the Administrative District of the Kepulauan Seribu, highlights the importance of providing water ambulances. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Water Ambulance Service by the DKI Jakarta Health Office using the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) program evaluation approach. Using a qualitative approach, primary and secondary data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and document review. The findings show that implementing the Water Ambulance Service aligns with the context, objectives, and targets of the DKI Jakarta Health …

Developing Our Future Research Leaders, Lisa Burrows

South West Clinical School Journal

Editorial

Can Integrated Community Education Reduce The Risk Of Hypoglycaemia Associated With Glucose Lowering Medication In Older Persons Living With Diabetes And Frailty?, Catherine Ledbetter

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

Contracture Prevention: Knowledge, Understanding, And Skills Of Community Occupational Therapists And Physiotherapists: A Survey, Jo Buck, Vincent Singh

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

Mapping Clinical Skills’ Inductions For Allied Health Professions Within An Integrated Care System: A Service Development Project, Sharn Hooper

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

Addressing A Wider Problem: Enhancing Access To Radiographic Imaging Using Point-Of-Care Imaging And Non-Radiographers In Remote And Rural Settings, Samuel Huczmann

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: RESEARCH + ACTION

Establishing A Community Of Practice For Nursing Associates Working In Mental Health, Learning Disabilities And Autism Care, Peter Watt

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: RESEARCH + ACTION

Co-Existence With Forest Fires: Linking Forest Fires Management To Education For Sustainable Development Goals From Slash And Burn Practice In Kyushu Region, Japan, Reni Juwitasari

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Forest fires are often attributed to human activity, particularly slash-and-burn practices, as well as climate change, which influences the frequency and severity of fires and has detrimental effects on both humans and the environment. In Japan, the practice known as yakitaha has seen a substantial decline in most areas of the nation after the Second World War, with the exception of the mountainous region of Kyushu. A case study conducted on Itsuki-mura in Kumamoto Prefecture and Shiiba-mura in Miyazaki Prefecture has attracted attention because the preservation and claim of this practice contribute to the potential achievement of Sustainable Development Goals …

Audiological Characteristics Of A Sample Of Adults With Misophonia, Karen F. Muñoz, Mercedes G. Woolley, Doris Velasquez, Diana Ortiz, Guadalupe G. San Miguel, Julie M. Petersen, Michael P. Twohig

Psychology Faculty Publications

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the audiological test results from a sample of 60 adults with self-reported misophonia.

Method: Audiological testing was completed prior to participant randomization in a controlled trial for misophonia treatment. Participants completed the Inventory of Hyperacusis Symptoms Survey (IHS), the Tinnitus and Hearing Survey (THS), the Misophonia Questionnaire (MQ), and behavioral and objective audiometric measures.

Results: Hearing thresholds were less than 25 dBHL for 97% of the participants. Loudness Discomfort Levels (LDL) for tonal stimuli suggested hyperacusis in 25% of the sample. Total scores on the IHS indicated 12% met the clinical …

Understanding International And Regional Partnerships For Sustainable Development Goals In Higher Education: A Focus On The Asia Pacific Region, Ella Joy A. Ponce, Catherine Joy T. Escuadra

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are universal, indivisible, and transformative objectives set by the United Nations to guide global development. Achieving these goals requires collaboration between industry, government, and academia. Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a crucial role in this process due to their contributions to research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination. Previous reviews have underscored the need for more publications and collaborations among HEIs related to SDGs both globally and regionally. However, no comprehensive review exists for the Asia Pacific region. This review aims to analyze the status and evolution of higher education for sustainable development research in the Asia …

Creating An Sdg-Oriented Youth Engagement Plan: An Action Research, Ernesto L. Bastida, Fatima G Tabia, Catherine S. Oliquino, Ma. Cecilia A. Maurillo, John Derick R. Denzo, Judemar S. Miel

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Youth empowerment is one of the strong indicators of inclusive governance. The collective actions and commitment of youth toward continuous improvement are also fundamental drivers of resilient, sustainable, and progressive communities. Their consistent engagement in policymaking and sustainability planning provides a concrete potential to foster inclusive growth and to promote collaborative mechanisms useful for achieving the short-term and long-term goals of the local government. In this regard, the active participation of youth in development planning is projected to significantly contribute to the knowledge economy and the attainment of global goals. Hence, the present study aimed to create a sustainable development …

مقومات الانتاج النظيف مدخلاً لتحقيق التنمية المستدامة دراسة لعينة من العاملين لمجموعة شركات هيمن لصناعة المفروشات في دهوك, نضال علي سلمان

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

هدف البحث الحالي الى بيان علاقات الارتباط والاثر بين مقومات الانتاج النظيف (الممارسات التشغيلية, التغير في المواد الاولية, التغييرات التقنية, التغيير في تصمم المنتج, التقليص واعادة التدوير) وبين (التنمية المستدامة ) على مستوى شركات هيمن لصناعة (الاسفنج , المفروشات ,الحديدB.R.C , ) وقد انطلقت مشكلة البحث من تساؤل فحواه : ما طبيعة مقومات الانتاج النظيف التي تقدمها الشركات في مجال تحقيق التنمية المستدامة وعلى نحو يجعل من هذه المجالات اساساً لحماية البيئة من التلوث ؟واعتمدت البحث الحالي الاستبانة كأداة رئيسة لجمع البيانات من عينه بلغ حجمها ( 124) فردا علماً ان حجم المجتمع بلغ ( 200) فردا اي ان نسبة …

دور روح دعابة القائد وسلوك المواطنة التنظيمية في التوجيه نحو الزبائن: دراسة استطلاعية لعينة من العاملين في بعض المصارف الحكومية والخاصة, عامر عبد الطيف كاظم, اريج كريم رحمان, كرار فاضل خلف

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يتناول هذا البحث دراسة العلاقة بين روح الدعابة لدى القيادة وسلوك المواطنة التنظيمية الموجه نحو الزبائن، وذلك من خلال إجراء دراسة استطلاعية لعينة من العاملين في المصارف في محافظة البصرة. تم استخدام استبيان لجمع البيانات من 200 موظف في مصرف في القطاع العام (الرشيد/ السيف ) ومصرف في القطاع الخاص( التنمية الدولي) ، وتم تحليل البيانات باستخدام برنامج [SPSS-Amos] لتحديد العلاقة بين روح الدعابة لدى القيادة وسلوك المواطنة التنظيمية الموجه نحو الزبائن. أظهرت النتائج أن روح الدعابة لدى القيادة لها علاقة ارتباط وتأثير إيجابي على سلوك المواطنة التنظيمية الموجه نحو الزبائن، وبالتالي يعد دعم روح الدعابة من القيادة أمرًا مهمًا …

التحديات وآفاق المواجهة لأنشطة التدقيق الداخلي في عالم الــــMetaverse / بحث تطبيقي في هيئة استثمار البصرة, ايمان كاظم مال الله عباس, محمد حامد فالح, مامون علي طالب

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

نتيجة لتزايد الاهتمام بتقنية الــــMetaverse من قبل المؤسسات البحثية والشركات التكنلوجية ، ونظراً لما تتمتع به تلك التقنية من مميزات يستطيع من خلالها المشتركون من جمع الواقع الافتراضي بالواقع المعزز في بيئة واحدة ، مما جعل ذلك مصدر جذب للوحدات الاقتصادية من الدخول إلى البيئة الافتراضية لتلك التقنية ، ما أوجب على مهنة التدقيق الداخلي للتكييف مع المستجدات الحاصلة في بيئة الأعمال الافتراضية ، وعليه يَخلُص هذا البحث إلى مشكلة تقضي بتحديد طبيعة التحديات ذات العلاقة بأداء أنشطة التدقيق الداخلي في عالم الــــmetaverse وسبل مواجهته لها . ومن النتائج التي أفرزها هذا البحث هي ، لدى المدقق الداخلي الإمكانية من …

الاقتصاد الرقمي ودوره في زيادة الايرادات الكمركية في العراق للمدة 2019-2022, عدي صابور محمد

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ان هذا البحث يهدف إلى دراسة دور الاقتصاد الرقمي في زيادة الإيرادات الكمركية في العراق خلال المدة من 2019 إلى 2022، مع التحول العالمي نحو الاقتصاد الرقمي ظهرت تقنيات جديدة وتطبيقات متعددة أثرت بشكل مباشر على الأنظمة الكمركية وكفاءتها، مما سينعكس إيجابياً على الإيرادات الكمركية، وأظهرت النتائج أن تبني التقنيات الرقمية مثل أنظمة إدارة البيانات الكمركية المتقدمة أدى إلى تحسين الكفاءة وتقليل التهريب والفساد، كما تؤدي هذه التقنيات الى زادت الشفافية وسرعة المعاملات الكمركية، مما ساهم في زيادة الإيرادات الكمركية بشكل ملحوظ خلال مدة الدراسة، ومن اهم التوصيات التي تم التوصل اليها في هذا البحث الى ضرورة استمرار الاستثمار في …

Using Mlm, Nws And Lls To Estimate Of A Multivariate Regression Functions Based On The Skewed Heavy Tail Distribution Family, Sarmad Abdulkhaleq Saliha, Omar Ramzi Jasimb

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The families of probability distributions with heavy tails are considered one of the most essential continuous distributions that have broad uses in various areas of life, especially in areas related to economics, which is concerned with the subject of oil prices and securities, so the research was estimated two types of regression functions, represented by the multivariable parametric, non-parametric regression function, depending on the Matrix-Variate Variance Gamma(M-VVG) distribution and Matrix-Variate Normal Inverse Gaussian(M-VNIG) distribution for the error of models. As the multivariate non-parametric regression model was converted into a linear model based on the local polynomial smoother and through the …

Human Capital As A Driving Force For Economic Growth In Gcc Countries: Pooled Mean Group Estimation, Mohamed Sharif Bashir Elsharif

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study explored the relationship between human capital metrics and economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from 2000 to 2022. This research utilized a pooled mean group-autoregressive distributed lag approach to empirically assess the influence of selected macroeconomic factors—specifically human capital, gross capital formation, government expenditure on health and education, and foreign direct investment (FDI)—on gross domestic product. The results indicated that, in the short term, all human capital indicators positively impacted economic growth, except for FDI. Conversely, in the long term, all variables’ impact was positive and significant. School enrollment, governmental spending on education and health, …