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Morphology And Molecular Systematics Support A New Species Of Pseudogonatodes (Squamata: Gekkota: Sphaerodactylidae) From Venezuela With A Remarkable Telescoped Skull, Walter E. Schargel, Christian Hernández-Morales, Juan D. Daza, Micheal J. Jowers, Andres Camilo Montes-Correa, Mayke De Freitas, Kathryn A. Sullivan, Tony Gamble, Aaron M. Bauer, Gilson A. Rivas

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

We describe a new species of miniaturized gecko (genus Pseudogonatodes) from the Peninsula de Paria in northeastern Venezuela. Externally, the new species resembles Pseudogonatodes furvus and Pseudogonatodes manessi, from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia and the Central Coastal Range in Venezuela, respectively; however, it differs from these species in terms of molecular genetic data (12S rRNA, 16S rRNA, and c-mos), osteological characters, and scale counts. The new species is unique in skull osteology, and we adopt the term ‘telescoped’ from the literature to describe the overlap of bones in the snout, in particular the …

Integrating Audiovisual Immersion Into Pediatric Radiation Therapy Across Multiple Centers: Methodology, Timeliness, And Cost Of The Audiovisual-Assisted Therapeutic Ambience In Radiation Therapy Prospective Multi-Institutional Trial, Justin Oh, Stephanie M Perkins, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

PURPOSE: The Audiovisual-Assisted Therapeutic Ambience in Radiotherapy (AVATAR) trial was a prospective multicenter study (NCT03991156) examining the combination of video immersion with radiation therapy and was successfully conducted through the collaboration of pediatric radiation oncology teams at 10 institutions independent of any pre-existing consortium. We sought to analyze and report the methodology of trial conception and development, process map, and cost.

METHODS AND MATERIALS: The study enrolled patients aged 3 to 10 years preparing to undergo radiation therapy, integrated the combination of AVATAR-based video immersion with radiation therapy at each institution, and offered AVATAR use as an alternative to anesthesia, …

Practices Affecting Macitentan And Selexipag Patient Persistence Rates Utilizing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Clinical Site And Patient Perspectives (Persist): A Us Qualitative Analysis, Oksana A Shlobin, Gary Bruce, Gabriela Gomez-Rendon, Martha Kingman, Mohammad Rahman, Frances Rogers, Sean Studer, Tobore Tobore, Colleen Mcevoy

2020-Current year OA Pubs

This real-world study explored factors affecting persistence with macitentan and selexipag treatment from the perspective of 23 healthcare professionals (HCPs) and 134 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension between 2019 and 2022. Continuous patient/HCP communication and education were key drivers of persistence, as were early discussion and management of side effects.

The Dallas Donation After Circulatory Death Transplantation Summit: Expanding Donation After Circulatory Death Procedures Through Process Improvement, Broader Utilization, And Innovation, Michele Finotti, William C. Chapman, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Despite a significant increase in utilization over the past decade, the number of donation after circulatory death (DCD) organs that are procured and transplanted in the United States (US) remains well below its potential. There is still room for expansion, as utilizing DCD organs to the fullest extent is currently the most viable solution to the persistent mismatch between supply and demand in transplantation. We convened a multidisciplinary transplantation summit to examine various aspects of DCD, with faculty members from around the world with clinical and academic interest in DCD donation and transplantation, including abdominal and cardiothoracic surgeons, organ procurement …

Rehabilitation Transition Program To Improve Community Participation Among Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Rebecca M Bollinger, Melissa J Krauss, Emily K Somerville, Brianna M Holden, Gabrielle Blenden, Holly Hollingsworth, Audrey A Keleman, Alexandre Carter, Timothy D Mcbride, Abigail R Barker, Yan Yan, Susan L Stark

2020-Current year OA Pubs

IMPORTANCE: Interventions are needed to support the long-term needs of stroke survivors when they transition from inpatient rehabilitation to home, where they face new home and community environmental barriers.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of a novel, enhanced rehabilitation transition program with attentional control to improve community participation and activity of daily living (ADL) performance and to reduce environmental barriers in the home and community after stroke.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This phase 2b, parallel randomized clinical trial assessed patients 50 years or older who had experienced an acute ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage, were independent in ADLs before stroke, …

Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Duration In Patients Undergoing Cystectomy With Urinary Diversion: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Maria C Thurnheer, Astrid Schürmann, Markus Huber, Jonas Marschall, Patrick Y Wuethrich, Fiona C Burkhard

2020-Current year OA Pubs

IMPORTANCE: Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) reduces the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs). Guidelines recommend 24 hours or less of PAP for cystectomy with urinary diversion; however, evidence specifying optimal PAP duration for this surgery is lacking, and prolonged administration of PAP is common practice.

OBJECTIVE: To establish noninferiority of 24-hour PAP vs extended-duration PAP in preventing SSIs within 90 days after cystectomy with urinary diversion.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This single-center, noninferiority randomized clinical trial was performed from April 18, 2018, to August 18, 2022, in patients aged older than 18 years undergoing elective open cystectomy with urinary diversion. …

Effect Of Universal Masking On Non-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Healthcare-Associated Respiratory Viral Infections, Satish Munigala, Patrick R Ching, Helen Wood, R J Waken, Josephine Fox, Heather Gasama, Robert Russell, Melanie L Yarbrough, David K Warren

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Respiratory viral infections are common and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the impact of universal masking implemented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on other healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections (HA-RIs) in an academic medical center.

METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed among all inpatients aged ≥18 years admitted between 1 May 2019 and 30 June 2022. Universal masking was implemented in May 2020 at our hospital and state-level mask mandates had been lifted by May 2021. We evaluated and compared the HA-RI rates, adjusted for monthly community-onset viral infections, during the premasking …

Evaluating The Interaction Between Hemorrhagic Transformation And Cerebral Edema On Functional Outcome After Ischemic Stroke, Amrit Avula, Quoc Bui, Atul Kumar, Yasheng Chen, Ali Hamzehloo, Julien Cifarelli, Laura Heitsch, Agnieszka Slowik, Daniel Strbian, Jin-Moo Lee, Rajat Dhar

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and cerebral edema (CED) are both major complications following ischemic stroke, but few studies have evaluated their overlap. We evaluated the frequency and predictors of CED/HT overlap and whether their co-occurrence impacts functional outcome more than each in isolation.

METHODS: 892 stroke patients enrolled in a prospective study had follow-up CT imaging evaluated for HT and CED; the latter was quantified using the ratio of hemispheric CSF volumes (with hemispheric CSF ratio < 0.90 used as the CED threshold). The interaction between HT and CED on functional outcome (using modified Rankin Scale at 3 months) was compared to that for each condition separately.

RESULTS: Among the 275 (31%) who developed HT, 233 (85%) manifested hemispheric CSF ratio < 0.9 (CED/HT), with this overlap group representing half of the 475 with measurable CED. Higher baseline NIHSS scores and larger infarct volumes were observed in the CED/HT group compared with those with CED or HT alone. Functional outcome was worse in those with CED/HT [median mRS 3 (IQR 2-5)] than those with CED [median 2 (IQR 1-4)] or HT alone [median 1 (IQR 0-2), p < 0.0001]. Overlap of CED/HT independently predicted worse outcome [OR 1.89 (95% CI: 1.12-3.18), p = 0.02] while HT did not; however, CED/HT was no longer associated with worse outcome after adjusting for severity of CED [adjusted OR 0.35 (95% CI: 0.23, 0.51) per 0.21 lower hemispheric CSF ratio, p < 0.001].

CONCLUSIONS: Most stroke patients with HT also have measurable CED. …

The Ontology Of Fields As A Foundation For Conceptual Modeling, Arturo Castellanos, Roman Lukyanenko, Binny M. Samuel, Jon W. Beard, Hsiang-Li (Roger) Chiang, Keng Siau, Veda C. Storey, Debra Vandermeer, Carson Woo

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

As any discipline matures, its research communities reflect on the epistemological foundations that support their research and discuss how the discipline can, and should, progress. This type of introspection is typically observed in the natural sciences, where researchers question the nature of their fields, the standards of rigor applied, and the impact of their work. As researchers in conceptual modeling, we should continually reflect on, and discuss, the theories and practice of conceptual modeling to ensure its ongoing relevance and consistency with the advancements in information technologies.

Religious Ideology Affecting The Political Behavior Of The Taliban Movement In The Administration Of The Afghan State, 1994-2021, Shaikha Harban

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study provides an overview of the emergence of the Taliban movement and its ideology, the background of the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan, and the factors influencing the Taliban's management of the Afghan state. The internal environment, including the challenges facing Afghan society, along with external challenges posed by the international community, affected the political behavior of the movement. This movement possesses a strong organizational capacity, which has enabled it to persist in its operations and combat in Afghanistan. This influence is reflected in how the movement managed both its internal and external affairs, allowing it to build …

The Impact Of The Flipped Learning Strategy On Enhancing Academic Achievement And Increasing Motivation Among Students At King Abdullah Ii Ibn Al Hussein School – Ajloun Governorate, Feras Aliwa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to examine the impact of the flipped learning strategy on developing achievement and increasing motivation among vocational secondary first-grade students in management and occupational safety at King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein Secondary Comprehensive School for Boys in Ajloun Governorate. To achieve the objectives of the research, a quasi-experimental approach was used as it was deemed suitable for the study. The sample consisted of 50 vocational secondary first-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Two divisions were then chosen randomly from among five divisions and were divided into two groups. The experimental group consisted of 25 students who studied …

The Contradiction Of Self-Perception And Defense Mechanisms In A Sample Of Infertile Women, Aseel Al-Shami, Rami Tashtoush

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the relationship between self-discrepancy and defense mechanisms in a sample of infertile women and the correlation between them. The study sample consisted of 205 infertile women, chosen using a convenience sampling method. The results indicated a high degree of self-discrepancy among these women, as well as a medium degree of defense mechanisms use. Furthermore, the study found a statistically significant relationship between self-discrepancy and defense mechanisms among infertile women. The study recommends the necessity of providing counseling programs for infertile women to reduce self-discrepancy and decrease the use of defense mechanisms.

A Proposed Educational Model For The Implementation Of Electronic Management By Public School Principals In The Capital (Amman), Aseel Al-Jabr, Adnan Al-Adayleh, Bashar Al-Saleem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aims to present a proposed educational model for implementing electronic management by the principals of public schools in the capital governorate, Amman. The study sample consists of 316 principals (both males and females) selected using the stratified random sampling method from the study population. The descriptive-analytical approach is utilized. The results of the study show that the level of principals' implementation of electronic management in public schools, in the current situation, is at a medium level, with an arithmetic mean of 2.81. However, statistically significant differences are attributed to the effect of gender, favoring females, educational qualification, favoring …

The Degree Of Achievement Of The Arab Reading Challenge Project For Students’ Reading Comprehension Skills From The Viewpoint Of Arabic Language Teachers In The Bani Obaid District Directorate, Eman Al-Matlaq

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The purpose of the study is to investigate the degree to which the Arab Reading Challenge project achieved the reading comprehension skills of students from the perspective of Arabic language teachers in the Bani Obaid District Directorate. The study followed the descriptive survey method through a questionnaire that consisted of (30) items and distributed to a sample of (200) male and female teachers. The results showed that the arithmetic averages ranged between (3.19-3.29) with a medium degree of appreciation, where the level of literal comprehension came in the first rank, while the level of gastronomic comprehension came in the last …

The Degree To Which Art And Music Education Supervisors Practice The Clinical Supervision Model From The Perspective Of Art And Music Education Teachers In The Directorate Of Education For The Qasabat Irbid District, Manar Masadeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the degree to which art and music supervisors practice the clinical supervision model from the perspective of art and music teachers in the Directorate of Education of the Qasabat Irbid District, as well as to understand the effect of gender and years of experience on that degree. The study sample consisted of 83 male and female public-school teachers in the Irbid district during the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The study used the descriptive survey method, and a questionnaire was adopted as the tool for collecting the necessary data to achieve the study's …

The Extent To Which Secondary School Principals In Ajloun Governorate Practice Ethical Values Considering Islamic Educational Thought From The Teachers' Perspective, Ali Al-Zghoul, Omar M. Khasawneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree to which secondary school principals in Ajloun Governorate practice moral values considering Islamic educational thought, from the perspectives of randomly selected teachers. The study sample consisted of 311 male and female teachers who were randomly selected, and personal interviews were conducted. The descriptive analytical technique was employed, and a questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. The study findings indicated that school principals practice Islamic moral values to a moderate extent. The findings also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of statistical significance …

Arabic Language Learning Strategies Of Non-Native Speakers At Yarmouk University, Haneen Jawarneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The present study aimed at revealing the degree of Arabic language learning strategies of non-native speakers at Yarmouk University. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the scale of language learning strategies (SILL), derived from the compilation of Oxford (1990). The scale consisted of (50) items distributed to six areas: Memory strategies, Cognitive strategies, Compensation strategies, Metacognitive strategies, Affective strategies, and social strategies. A random sample of (87) non-Arabic speaking male and female students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature program and have reached a fourth-year level at Yarmouk University was chosen. …

An Educational Guide For Principals Of Public Schools To Enhance The Digital Culture Among Public School Students In The Capital Amman, Maram Otaiwi, Bashar Al-Saleem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to propose an educational guide for the principals of public schools to enhance electronic culture among students in public schools in the capital, Amman. The study adopted the descriptive analytical method for its relevance to the nature of the study. The research focused on the academic year 2019/2020 in Jordan. The results of the study showed that the concept of electronic culture ranked first with the highest arithmetic average of 3.95, indicating a high degree of importance. Meanwhile, dealing with modern communication technology ranked last, with an average of 3.84, also indicating a high degree of importance. …

The Impact Of Entrepreneurial Orientation On The Success Of Small Jordanian Enterprises: The Moderating Role Of Government Support During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Duha Al-Adwan, Sahar Abu Bakir

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to test the impact of entrepreneurial orientation, with its dimensions of risk-taking, autonomy, and proactiveness, on the success of Jordanian small projects, measured by creativity and innovation, growth, and reputation. It also examined the moderating role of government support during the Corona pandemic. The study relied on a quantitative, descriptive, and analytical approach. The study population comprised all licensed projects financed by the Women’s Fund for Microfinance during the pandemic, totaling 790 projects. A random sample of 260 projects was selected to represent the study sample. The sampling unit consisted of project owners or managers. A questionnaire …

The Militarization Of The Seas Hot Spots In The Third Millennium System And The Struggle For Hegemony Between The Great Powers (America, Russia, And China): Justifications And Consequences, Basma Tom

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aims to identify the most prominent militarized seas and how they have become hot spots in the conflict among major powers (America, Russia and China), the justifications for the competition over them, and to clarify the repercussions of the militarization of the seas and the complexity of the conflict among these major powers on the contemporary international system. Both the descriptive analytical method and the systems analysis method were used to study the subject. The study concluded that the pursuit of militarizing the seas by the great powers has turned them into hot spots, potentially bringing international relations …

The Role Of Educational Councils In Facilitating School Administration Work In Public Schools In Ajloun Governorate As Perceived By School Principals, Sharifa Freihat, Maan Al-Ayasrah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the role of educational councils in facilitating school administration work in public schools in Ajloun Governorate as perceived by school principals. The study population consisted of all public-school principals in Ajloun Governorate during the academic year 2021-2022, which included 128 principals. The study sample consisted of 104 principals, chosen by simple random sampling. The descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire served as the data collection tool to achieve the study's objectives. The results showed that the role of educational councils in facilitating school administration work in Ajloun Governorate was perceived by school principals …

The Degree Of Application Of Strategic Renewal And Its Relationship To Achieving Institutional Leadership In Private Universities In The Capital Amman Governorate From The Perspective Of Faculty Members, Yasmin Hadeeb, Ali Houriah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the degree of application of the dimensions of strategic renewal and its relationship to achieving institutional leadership in private universities in the Capital Amman Governorate from the perspective of faculty members. Using a correlative descriptive approach, data were collected by administering a questionnaire to a sample of 280 faculty members randomly selected from four private universities in the capital, Amman, which were chosen through purposive sampling. The results of the study showed that the degree of application of strategic renewal in these private universities was high, and the degree of achieving institutional leadership was also …

The Role Of Blended Learning In Developing The Creativity Of Students In Casabt Al-Mafraq Governorate School From Teacher's Perspective, Ekhlas Al-Khazalh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the role of blended learning in developing the creative thinking of students in the Qasabat Al-Mafraq District public schools from the teachers' perspective. The study used a descriptive survey method applied to a cluster sample of 175 male and female teachers. The results showed that the perceived role of blended learning in enhancing student creativity from the teachers' perspective was rated at a prominent level in the Qasabat Al-Mafraq District public schools. Among the different domains studied, the field of “Flexibility” received a high rating, followed by “Originality,” also rated highly, and finally, “Fluency,” which …

The Educational Thought Of Abd Al-Rahman Al-Nahlawi And Its Application In Ajloun Schools From The Perspective Of Islamic Education Teacher, Batool Al-Bawaneh, Omar Khasawneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the educational thought of Abd al-Rahman al-Nahlawi and the extent of its application in Ajloun schools from the perspective of Islamic education teachers. A questionnaire was administered to a random sample consisting of 136 male and female teachers, selected from a total of 240 teachers working in the Directorate of Education in Ajloun Governorate. The results of the study showed that the educational thought of Abd al-Rahman al-Nahlawi can be applied in schools because it is based on the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet’s Sunnah in its curriculum. The study also indicated that the degree …

The Effect Of The Flipped Learning Strategy On Developing Mathematical Problems-Solving Skills Among Tenth Grade Students In Jordan And Their Attitudes Towards Mathematics, Mamoun Abdelqader

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the effect of the flipped learning strategy on developing mathematical problem-solving skills among tenth grade students in Jordan and their attitudes towards mathematics. To achieve the goal of the study, the researcher followed a quasi-experimental approach, preparing a test for solving mathematical problems and a measure of attitude towards mathematics as the two study tools, after ensuring their validity and reliability. The data were statistically processed using SPSS. The study sample consisted of 60 students from the tenth grade, divided into two groups. One of the groups was chosen randomly to represent the experimental group, …

The Degree Of Commitment Of Islamic Education Teachers To The Basic Principles Of The Prophet’S Curriculum In Children’S Emotional Education, Aisha Zawatin

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the degree of commitment of Islamic education teachers to the basic principles of the Prophetic curriculum in the emotional education of children. The study adopted a descriptive approach, using a questionnaire as the tool for data collection. The study population consisted of 204 male and female teachers, and the study sample consisted of 130 male and female teachers selected through convenience sampling. The results of the study showed that the degree of commitment among Islamic education teachers to the basic principles of the Prophetic curriculum in the emotional education of children was high. The results …

The Extent To Which Arabic Language Teachers In Jordan Possess Technological Competencies, Heba Al-Momani, Naser Maqableh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the extent to which Arabic language teachers In Jordan possess technological competencies. The researchers adopted a descriptive approach. To achieve the goals, a questionnaire was used. It consists of 41 items. It aims to measure the extent to which Arabic language teachers In Jordan possess technological competencies. The sample consists of 421 female and male teachers. It was chosen during the second semester of the academic year 2021 / 2022. It was found that the extent to which Arabic language teachers In Jordan possess technological competencies is moderate. The results showed that the means of …

The Forced Marriages In The Talmud In The Light Of The Quran And Sunnah, Fatimah Al-Zboun, Mohammad Al-Khateeb

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to identify and clarify the forced marriages among the Jews in the Talmud and to know the perspective of Islam regarding them in the light of the Quran and Sunnah

The Present study follows the inductive approach of research: by inducting the texts of the Talmud within the limits of the third section, Ahkam al-Nisa’ (The Nashim), as well as the analytical approach: by analyzing the provisions of the Talmud on the forced marriage and analyzing them in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah, and the comparative approach:By comparing these issues in the Talmud with what …

Malaysian Experience In Islamic Sukuk Legitimate Economic Assessment, Alaa Abu Salim, Mohammad Bani Essa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the Malaysian experience in issuing Islamic bonds and to evaluate them legally and economically. The study followed descriptive and inductive approaches. It consisted of a preface, two chapters, and a conclusion, covering Murabaha sukuk, deferred sale sukuk, mudarabah sukuk, musharaka sukuk, ijara sukuk, and istisna sukuk. The study concluded that there are legitimate violations in the instruments of Murabaha, deferred sale, and Istisna because they are based on the forbidden sale of the sample by Sharia. However, the Shariah Committee of Islamic Sukuk in Malaysia permits the sale of the eye. The instruments of speculation, …

A Quadriocellar Hedychridium Caeruleum (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) From Manitoba, Canada, Kira Peters, Jason Gibbs

The Great Lakes Entomologist

A specimen of Hedychridium caeruleum (Norton) with four ocelli was discovered in Manitoba, Canada. The supernumerary ocellus is located to the right of the ocellar triangle, which otherwise appears normal. This is the first report of an ocellar or ocular teratology within Chrysididae, adding to the small body of literature currently available on supernumerary ocelli within Hymenoptera. This is the first published record of H. caeruleum in Canada.