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Objectives. To evaluate lead levels in tap water at licensed North Carolina child care facilities. Methods. Between July 2020 and October 2021, we enrolled 4005 facilities in a grant-funded, participatory science testing program. We identified risk factors associated with elevated first-draw lead levels using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results. By sample (n = 22 943), 3% of tap water sources exceeded the 10 parts per billion (ppb) North Carolina hazard level, whereas 25% of tap water sources exceeded 1 ppb, the American Academy of Pediatrics’ reference level. By facility, at least 1 tap water source exceeded 1 ppb and 10 ppb at 56% and 12% of facilities, respectively. Well water reliance was the largest risk factor, followed by participation in Head Start programs and building age. We observed large variability between tap water sources within the same facility. Conclusions. Tap water in child care facilities is a potential lead exposure source for children. Given variability among tap water sources, it is imperative to test every source used for drinking and cooking so appropriate action can be taken to protect children’s health. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(S7):S695–S705. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307003 )

Ageing is associated with significant impairments in musculoskeletal and metabolic health, predisposing older adults to gradual loss of physical function. Evidence for the detrimental impact of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour on health is emerging. Previous experimental protocols have involved overt forms of physical inactivity, with little relevance to the healthy, ageing population. Step-reduction (SR) interventions provide a useful, valid research design for investigating physical inactivity in free-living participants. The influence of ageing on the musculoskeletal and metabolic response to these periods of physical inactivity with increases in sedentary behaviour is unknown. 26 young (28±8y) and 21 older (60±6y) habitually active (>10,000 steps per day) participants were recruited. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), bone turnover biochemistry, a cardiorespiratory fitness test, a peak power leg press and an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) were performed. These measures were performed at baseline, following 14 days of step reduction (~1,500 steps per day) and after 14 days of returning to habitual activity. Independent t-tests and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) models were utilised; baseline data is presented as mean difference between groups  SD whereas, intervention data is presented as mean difference between time points (intervention effect) and between age groups (interaction effect) plus 95%CI. Statistical significance was delimited at 0.05. Step count and PA behaviour were similar between young and older groups at baseline, equally; time spent being sedentary was comparable between age groups (P>0.05). During SR, step count reduced by 10752±2943 steps/day in the young (83±7%) and 10204±2338 steps/day in the older group (84±7%), with concomitant increases in sedentary time compared with baseline (P0.05). IHCL (0.85 [95%CI 0.16, 1.54%]; P0.05). Equally, serum cholesterol (0.27 [95%CI 5, 0.04], 0.49 mmol.l; P=0.02) and TG (0.32 [95%CI 0.15, 0.50mmol.l]; P0.05). BMD significantly declined during SR (-0.01, 95% CI -0.01, 0.00; P=0.45) similarly in both groups (P>0.05), however, there was no significant change in bone turnover markers (P>0.05). PA is effective in preserving metabolic health and mitochondrial function during ageing. Even short-term reductions induce substantial musculoskeletal and metabolic declines, which were greater in the older group compared with the young. These novel data suggest that older adults are more at risk of the detrimental effects of physical inactivity. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining PA throughout the lifespan.

To examine children with Down syndrome with residual obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to determine if they are more likely to have positional OSA.A retrospective chart review of children with Down syndrome who underwent adenotonsillectomy at a single tertiary children's hospital was conducted. Children with Down syndrome who had a postoperative polysomnogram with obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI)1 event/h, following adenotonsillectomy with at least 60 minutes of total sleep time were included. Patients were categorized as mixed sleep (presence of ≥ 30 minutes of both nonsupine and supine sleep), nonsupine sleep, and supine sleep. Positional OSA was defined as an overall OAHI1 event/h and a supine OAHI to nonsupine OAHI ratio of ≥ 2. Group differences are tested via Kruskal-Wallis test for continuous variables and Fisher's exact tests for categorical.There were 165 children with Down syndrome who met inclusion criteria, of which 130 individuals had mixed sleep. Patients who predominately slept supine had a greater OAHI than mixed and nonsupine sleep (Sleep physicians and otolaryngologists should be cognizant that the OAHI may be an underestimate if it does not include supine sleep. Positional therapy is a potential treatment option for children with residual OSA following adenotonsillectomy and warrants further investigation.Lackey TG, Tholen K, Pickett K, Friedman N. Residual OSA in Down syndrome: does body position matter?

Acute alcohol intoxication impairs cognitive and psychomotor abilities leading to various public health hazards such as road traffic accidents and alcohol-related violence. Intoxicated individuals are usually identified by measuring their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) using breathalysers that are expensive and labour-intensive. In this paper, we developed the Audio-based Deep Learning Algorithm to Identify Alcohol Inebriation (ADLAIA) that can instantly predict an individual's intoxication status based on a 12-second recording of their speech.ADLAIA was trained on a publicly available German Alcohol Language Corpus that comprises a total of 12,360 audio clips of inebriated and sober speakers (total of 162, aged 21-64, 47.7% female). ADLAIA's performance was determined by computing the unweighted average recall (UAR) and accuracy of inebriation prediction.ADLAIA was able to identify inebriated speakers-with BAC of 0.05% or higher-with an UAR of 68.09% and accuracy of 67.67%. ADLAIA had a higher performance (UAR of 75.7%) in identifying intoxicated speakers (BAC0.12%).Being able to identify intoxicated individuals solely based on their speech, ADLAIA could be integrated in mobile applications and used in environments (such as bars, sports stadiums) to get instantaneous results about inebriation status of individuals.

This study analyzes the influence of Forensic Accounting, Investigative Audit Capability and Auditor Experience on Fraud Detection in the Perspective of BPK and Central BPKP Auditors. The population of BPK and Central BPKP employees in Jakarta totaled 218 people, and the sample obtained was 97 people. The research method is quantitative to test the hypothesis and the data is processed by Smart PLS 3.00. The findings show that Forensic Accounting has no effect on fraud detection. Investigative Audit Ability has a significant effect on fraud detection and Auditor Experience has a significant effect on Fraud Detection. The results of the study show that forensic accountants are not fully involved in fraud detection efforts so that the influence of forensic accountants plays little role in fraud detection.

Valley infills are essential for understanding changes in hydrology and landscape. Anthropogenic activities are proven by prehistoric settlement remains, which mark distinct sediments and soils as usable land during certain time periods. In 2009 and 2018/19, excavations by the Saxonian Archaeological Heritage Office were conducted in the Elbe valley between Meißen and Dresden, preceding the construction of two natural gas pipelines. As a result, two important multicultural prehistoric sites were discovered on the Lower Weichselian Terrace (LWT) in different sediments and on varying stratigraphic levels. During this study sediments and soils at the excavation sites and throughout the pipe trench have been documented. Micromorphological, sedimentological and geochemical investigations and analyses of archaeobotanical and archaeological finds, complemented by 14C and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating, enabled deciphering the structure of sediments and soils. Two major sites were the focus. At the Clieben site, an early Neolithic settlement and former topsoil, developed in a Weichselian valley loam above gravels and sands, are covered by younger overbank fines. At the Brockwitz site, shallow incision channels in the LWT were filled with clayey overbank fines during the Preboreal. An overprinting humic soil horizon was later anthropogenically overprinted during the early and middle Neolithic period. An omnipresent layer of Subboreal or younger overbank fines, covering the majority of the LWT in combination with the spatially confined Preboreal overbank fines, mirrors the ever-growing risk of flooding in a formerly attractive settlement area.

We describe and illustrate two new species of Glenea Newman, 1842 from the Philippines: G. barsevskisi sp. nov. and G. vitali sp. nov. Both species belong to the subgenus Glenea sçnsű strictô. At present, the total number of Glenea species in the Philippines is 89 (79 species and 10 subspecies).

Purpose Most people admitted to jails present indications of substance use disorder, and methamphetamine use disorders (MUDs) have recently become the most prevalent in certain communities. Much of the research conducted with jail populations has focused on large urban facilities, despite them representing a small number of the nearly 3,000 correctional centers in the USA. This study aims to examine MUDs in a large multisite sample of adults admitted to rural jails in the USA to help inform better practices aimed at addressing these conditions. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 525 adults ranging in age from 18 to 72 years within three rural detention centers within the USA using the Comprehensive Addictions and Psychological Evaluation-5. Retrospective records were extracted to assess relationships between Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic classifications for MUDs, length of detention and jail admission over a 12-month period. Findings Results indicate those who met diagnostic criteria for MUD were more likely to be charged with a drug-related offense, a more serious offense (i.e. felony) and also spend more time detained relative to those who did not receive a similar diagnosis. Multivariate regression analyses also demonstrated persons with MUD diagnoses were significantly more likely to be admitted to the detention center on multiple occasions compared to those without a diagnosis. Originality/value Evidence from an understudied population supports the need to address MUDs among adults detained in rural jails. Proper diagnosis and linkage to care can enhance efforts to reduce the prevalence of these conditions.

PurposeThe world of work is changing and creating challenges and opportunities for the employment inclusion of young people with disabilities. In this article, the perceptions held by young adults with disabilities regarding participation in the future of work are examined.Design/methodology/approachOne-on-one interviews were conducted with Canadian young adults (ages 18–36 years) living with a disability. Participants were asked about their thoughts regarding the impact of the changing nature of work on their labor market involvement and career aspirations. A thematic analysis was performed to identify and examine emergent salient themes.FindingsIn total, 22 young adults were interviewed; over half held secure employment. Career aspirations and work-related decisions were primarily shaped by a participant's health needs. The future of work was seen as a more proximal determinant to employment. Digital technologies were expected to impact working conditions and create barriers and facilitators to employment. Participants who indicated being securely employed held positive expectations regarding the impact of digital technology on their work. Participants working precariously held negative appraisals regarding the impact of digital technologies on employment opportunities. The role of technological and soft skills was critical to participating in a labor market reliant on advanced technology. Participants reported barriers to developing job skills related to their disability and their work arrangements.Originality/valueThis research highlights the importance of considering changes in the future of work, especially the digital transformation of the economy, in the design of initiatives which promote the employment inclusion of young adults with disabilities. Despite the significance of the changing nature of work, supporting health needs and encouraging access to secure work arrangements also remain paramount.

Global power consumption is predicted to double by 2050, notably driven by the transportation and energy sectors necessitating limitations of emissions. Due to its compact turbomachinery, better thermal efficiency, and simpler layout, supercritical-CO2 cycles have received attention, with numerous variations proposed (either indirect-fired/closed cycles or direct-fired-open cycles). One technical challenge is degradation pathway quantification of turbine materials in sCO2 as selection is crucial to successfully and economically operate new plants. This requires degradation assessment in representative environments simulating the Allam cycle. Laboratory tests were conducted on a first stage turbine blade alloy, CM247, with either an environmentally resistant coating or bond coat/thermal barrier coat at one atmosphere and 800°C, with potential exposure including (O2, H2O, N2, SO2) for up to 1000 h. Weight change and metallographic measurements tracked scale development. Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy studied scales and internal precipitates. Locations of contaminant element in the CO2-rich environment were investigated.

To date, 79% of Local Authorities (LAs) in England have a climate plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. Yet questions remain over the collective impact of these plans and targets in terms of their contribution to a national net zero carbon budget given that the LA targets are voluntary and largely uncoordinated. There is therefore scope to explore if and how the LA target-setting process could be improved. We evaluate regional ambition in the emissions targets of 311 English LAs. We assess whether the subnational targets are aligned with a national net zero carbon budget and whether LAs take proportionate action based on their respective capabilities. It is also unclear whether LAs have the resources to implement the often highly ambitious targets they have committed to. Using a composite indicator approach, we assess the relative capability of different LAs to decarbonize, as well as the degree of ambition they are demonstrating. We find that many LAs are not taking as much action as other LAs that may have less capability to act. This suggests that burden-sharing between regions and LAs is inequitable. We offer a series of policy recommendations to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the LA target-setting process as a climate governance mechanism, including establishing a statutory target-setting requirement with appropriate resourcing, and introducing a national net zero indicator framework to monitor progress. This framework could be used in England, or in other countries, to assess progress. It would also allow funding and resources to be better directed to regions and LAs that require more support to reach net zero emission targets, rendering the transition more ‘spatially just’ and enabling its delivery. The English LA targets contribute to achieving a national net zero carbon budget. However, there is still a 1.2 GtCO2 gap in achieving this by 2050.The most ambitious LAs did not necessarily score highly in terms of capability.Seven of the ten LAs with the highest capability scores were in London; the least capable LAs were more dispersed.Greater standardization, oversight and coordination could improve the effectiveness and fairness of LA target-setting, and help direct resources from the central government to less capable LAs and regions. This could render the targets ‘spatially just’ and enable their delivery.This could be achieved by developing a statutory target-setting requirement and national net zero indicator framework such as the one laid out in this paper. The English LA targets contribute to achieving a national net zero carbon budget. However, there is still a 1.2 GtCO2 gap in achieving this by 2050. The most ambitious LAs did not necessarily score highly in terms of capability. Seven of the ten LAs with the highest capability scores were in London; the least capable LAs were more dispersed. Greater standardization, oversight and coordination could improve the effectiveness and fairness of LA target-setting, and help direct resources from the central government to less capable LAs and regions. This could render the targets ‘spatially just’ and enable their delivery. This could be achieved by developing a statutory target-setting requirement and national net zero indicator framework such as the one laid out in this paper.

Las capacidades dinámicas son una herramienta de oportunidad para que las empresas innoven sus procesos internos y externos con recursos existentes, con ello buscan adaptarse a los cambios del micro y macroentorno, a nivel provincial tales variaciones recaen en los nuevos hábitos de consumo, el proceso natural de transformación social y el crecimiento tecnológico. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la importancia de las capacidades dinámicas en el desempeño empresarial, a través de bases teóricas que fomenten el aprovechamiento de los recursos que poseen las empresas agroindustriales. La metodología tuvo un enfoque inductivo-deductivo, basado en una literatura ya existente, además es de naturaleza cualitativa; para ello se tomó como muestra a un grupo de empresarios del sector agroindustrial de la provincia y cuya validación investigativa se dio mediante la aplicación directa de entrevistas. Se identificó que las capacidades dinámicas en el sector agroindustrial se incorporaron como elemento sustancial para el engranaje de estrategias comerciales, administrativas y financieras, cuyo recurso humano es el principal potenciador. En el contexto de la pandemia del Covid-19 muchas empresas del sector se vieron fuertemente perjudicadas ante la incapacidad de trasladar sus procesos productivos a un escenario de trabajo remoto, sin embargo, gracias al eje de adaptabilidad de las capacidades dinámicas, algunas empresas reforzaron alianzas estratégicas, canales de comunicación y distribución con sus clientes para salvaguardar la economía del sector agroindustrial, demostrando ser organizaciones competentes para desarrollar capacidades dinámicas siempre y cuando tengan un conocimiento a nivel individual y colectivo.

La satisfacción de cliente es el nivel de estado de ánimo de una persona que resulta de comparar el rendimiento percibido de un producto o servicio con sus expectativas; este trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo “Analizar la atención del cliente en la prestación de servicios bancarios mediante la aplicación de herramientas estadísticas en la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Jardín Azuayo”, la metodología aplicada en la presente investigación es de tipo descriptiva, con un enfoque cuali-cuantitativo, transversal y correlacional y la población de estudio son los socios, clientes y usuarios que tiene la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Jardín Azuayo; se apoya con el uso del modelo SERVQUAL y para el procesamiento de los datos se utiliza el programa IBM SPSS V25 cuyos resultados obtenidos de la información recolectada su ponderación es SATISFACTORIA con un valor de promedio ponderado de 3.6308 lo que se percibe que la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Jardín Azuayo están haciendo bien las cosas; la infraestructura según el gráfico a simple viste no se visualiza problema alguno, pero en la tabla donde se encuentra el promedio de las medias se puede apreciar que su resultado es menor que el promedio ponderado 3.622 y este resultado es causa de que los sistemas financieros que funcionan en línea en todas las entidades bancarias son intermitentes, situación que cada entidad logra superar muchas veces de inmediato otros demoran en su respuesta pero en sí, es difícil lograr una satisfacción plena en los clientes.

En el mundo globalizado de los negocios financieros, es común que se sienta preocupación por la calidad percibida de los servicios físicos o electrónicos que estos ofertan a sus clientes y potenciales consumidores; por eso, es esencial que cuenten con mecanismos para la valoración y evaluación constante de esta; destacándose entre los diferentes métodos de valoración, el modelo Servqual. Es por tal, que la presente investigación que se estructura como metodológico un alcance descriptivo-exploratorio con enfoque cuantitativo de corte trasversal; se plantea como objetivo describir la percepción y el nivel de calidad del e-banking de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito en la ciudad de Machala, a través de la aplicación de la encuesta del modelo Servqual. Los principales resultados ponen de manifiesto que, la valoración que los usuarios otorgan a la calidad percibida por los servicios del e-banking que ofertan las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito de Machala según las dimensiones del Servqual son favorables. Palabras claves: cooperativas de ahorro y crédito, Servqual, calidad, y e-banking.

The endothelial glycocalyx (EG) is a meshlike network present on the apical surface of the endothelium. Membrane-bound proteoglycans, the major backbone molecules of the EG, consist of glycosaminoglycans attached to core proteins. In addition to maintaining the integrity of the endothelial barrier, the EG regulates inflammation and perfusion and acts as a mechanosensor. The loss of the EG can cause endothelial dysfunction and drive the progression of vascular diseases including diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, the EG presents a novel therapeutic target for treatment of vascular complications. In this review article, we provide an overview of the structure and function of the EG in the retina. Our particular focus is on hyperglycemia-induced perturbations in the glycocalyx structure in the retina, potential underlying mechanisms, and clinical trials studying protective treatments against degradation of the EG.

ObjectivesThis study aimed to analyze mortality, risk factors, and causes of death among people with tuberculosis (TB).MethodsThis is a population-based cohort study with patients with TB ≥18 years notified from 1990 to 2018 in Denmark, compared with sex- and age-matched controls. Mortality was assessed in Kaplan–Meier models and risk factors for death were estimated in Cox proportional hazards models.ResultsOverall mortality was twofold higher among people with TB compared with controls up to 15 years after TB diagnosis (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.18, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.06-2.29, P ConclusionPeople with TB had substantially inferior survival up to 15 years after TB diagnosis, in particular, socially disadvantaged Danes with TB with specific comorbidities. This may reflect unmet needs for enhanced treatment of other medical/social conditions during TB treatment. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze mortality, risk factors, and causes of death among people with tuberculosis (TB).Methods: This is a population-based cohort study with patients with TB >= 18 years notified from 1990 to 2018 in Denmark, compared with sex-and age-matched controls. Mortality was assessed in Kaplan-Meier models and risk factors for death were estimated in Cox proportional hazards models.Results: Overall mortality was twofold higher among people with TB compared with controls up to 15 years after TB diagnosis (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.18, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.06-2.29, P < 0.0 0 01). Danes with TB were three times more likely to die than migrants (adjusted HR: 3.13, 95% CI: 2.84-3.45, P < 0.0 0 01). Risk factors for death included living alone, being unemployed, having low income, and co -morbidities such as mental illness with substance abuse, lung diseases, hepatitis, and HIV. TB was the most common cause of death (21%), followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (7%), lung cancer (6%), alcoholic liver disease (5%), and mental illness with substance abuse (4%).Conclusion: People with TB had substantially inferior survival up to 15 years after TB diagnosis, in par-ticular, socially disadvantaged Danes with TB with specific comorbidities. This may reflect unmet needs for enhanced treatment of other medical/social conditions during TB treatment.(c) 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of International Society for Infectious Diseases. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

The conserved complement group protein DEC-7/SUSD2 acts at the apical cell-cell junction of C. elegans intestinal epithelia to mediate gap junction protein organization and function to facilitate a Ca2+ wave-regulated ultradian behavior.

Short linear motif (SLiM)-mediated interactions offer a unique strategy for viral intervention due to their compact interfaces, ease of convergent evolution, and key functional roles. Consequently, many viruses extensively mimic host SLiMs to hijack or deregulate cellular pathways and the same motif-binding pocket is often targeted by numerous unrelated viruses. A toolkit of therapeutics targeting commonly mimicked SLiMs could provide prophylactic and therapeutic broad-spectrum antivirals and vastly improve our ability to treat ongoing and future viral outbreaks. In this opinion article, we discuss the therapeutic relevance of SLiMs, advocating their suitability as targets for broad-spectrum antiviral inhibitors.

The aim of this study was to translate into Spanish and validate the Boredom Proneness Scale-Short (SBPS) in a sample of young people and adults in Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 588 people between 17 and 53 years of age (M = 21.70; SD = 5.22) was selected as a sample. The methodology used combined Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Item Response Theory (IRT) to determine the internal structure, factor weights and reliability, which was estimated by means of the omega coefficient test information functioning and empirical or marginal reliability. Evidence of convergent validity of the SBPS was explored based on its relationship with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-2) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2). Results reveal that the SBPS is a measure that should be interpreted uni-dimensionally. Reliability was excellent and convergence with the GAD-2 and PHQ-2 presented the expected relationship in both magnitude and direction.

2023 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of Gerald of Wales. Scholarship to-date has focused on Gerald's extensive non-legal literature. His contribution to canon law has hitherto been neglected. However, Gerald was a canon lawyer of considerable stature. He was a student and teacher of canon law, he administered canon law and defended it against the encroachment of the royal law, and he litigated in canon law to the highest level – the papal court in Rome.

Background: Translational gaps exist in implementing health innovations rapidly in clinical practice. Pragmatic effectiveness and implementation studies, therefore, play a pivotal role in understanding how high-value health innovations could be deployed and delivered in healthcare systems to reduce barriers to adoption and provide more rapid patient benefit. Victorion-spirit is an ongoing pragmatic, 9-month, phase IIIb, open-label, multicentre, randomised controlled study evaluating the implementation, patient experience, and delivery of the subcutaneous lipid-lowering therapy, inclisiran sodium 300 mg, in participants with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) who are on established lipid-lowering medication, or have been recommended lipid-lowering therapy, but are unable to tolerate treatment. Methods: Victorion-spirit utilises a type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design, where the primary objective is to demonstrate superiority of inclisiran with or without (±) behavioural support versus standard of care (SOC; e.g., statin and/or other lipid-lowering therapies) + behavioural support in terms of percentage reduction in LDL-C from baseline to Day 270 in a primary care setting. Secondary objectives will evaluate implementation of inclisiran ± behavioural support versus SOC + behavioural support through assessment of patient satisfaction and patient activation/empowerment after treatment at Day 90; adherence to cardiovascular disease self-management; and serious adverse event profile. Additionally, a process evaluation ascertaining the views of patients, providers and national health service (NHS) commissioners will explore barriers and enablers to integrating inclisiran within primary care. Conclusions: The results of Victorion-spirit have potential to change our approach to lipid management and inform further implementation efforts in healthcare systems, such as the NHS. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04087400.

The objective of this study was to contrast the digital footprint awareness and demographic characteristics of college students enrolled in private and public higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines. Using a quantitative descriptive research design, the study collected data from 497 respondents from both types of institutions during the first semester of the academic year 2022-2023. The research instrument was adopted from a previous study but modified to fit the context of this study. The instrument underwent content and face validity measures to ensure that it was valid. Results showed that there were no significant differences in digital footprint awareness between the respondents from private and public HEIs. The study offered valuable insights into the similarities and distinctions in digital footprint awareness among college students in private and public higher education institutions in the Philippines. The study recommended further research on the factors that affected digital footprint awareness, such as social media use and online behavior. Additionally, the study suggested the development of educational programs and campaigns to raise awareness about digital footprints and cybersecurity among college students.

Existe poca información sobre los efectos de las fechas de siembra y los genotipos sobre la infestación de saltamontes (Zonocerus variegatus L.) y la acumulación de materia seca en el órgano radicular de la yuca. Se realizó un experimento en el sitio experimental de la Escuela de Agricultura y Ciencias de la Alimentación, de la Universidad de Njala durante las temporadas de cultivo 2007/2008 y 2015/2016. Este estudio evaluó los efectos de la fecha de siembra y los genotipos de yuca sobre la infestación de saltamontes y la acumulación de materia seca en la raíz de la yuca. El experimento utilizó cuatro genotipos de mandioca (Cacao, SLICASS 1, SLICASS 4 y SLICASS 6) y tres fechas de siembra (junio, septiembre y diciembre) dispuestos en un diseño de bloques completos aleatorizados (RCBD) con tres repeticiones. Los resultados mostraron que la incidencia y la gravedad de los ataques de saltamontes, así como el contenido de materia seca radicular, fueron significativamente diferentes (p