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The study aimed to find out the level of career progression of the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) graduates of Tomas Claudio Colleges from the School Year 2018 to 2021. The respondents of the study were the 268 or 50% of the graduates of Master of Arts in Education of Tomas Claudio Colleges from the School Year 2018 to 2021. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study and utilized researcher-made questionnaire-checklist as the main instrument in gathering the needed data. The study revealed that most of the respondents are 30-39 years old, female and married. Most of them are graduates in 2019 with Educational Attainment as major of specialization. They are also holders of Master's degree, Teacher III and have served for 1-5 years. Graduates of Master of Arts in Education are always aware on the importance of personal growth, professional development and professional engagement in their career progression. There is no significant difference between the level of career progression of the Master of Arts in Education graduates in terms of their sex, civil status, year graduated and major of specialization with respect to personal growth, professional development and professional engagement. However, it is significant when they are grouped according to their age, educational attainment, position title and length of service with respect to professional development. The study concluded that teachers' sex, civil status, year graduated and major of specialization do not affect their career progression as graduates of Master of Arts in Education. However, when it comes to their age, educational attainment, position title and length of service, it is significant in their professional development. It was recommended that school administrators may give recognition to their teachers who have the best performance to keep them motivated and inspired in providing their focused and committed services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of home-based laboratory experiments of BSED Science and BS Biology students of Holy Name University enrolled in Genetics subject in the first semester of the Academic Year 2021-2022. This study sought to answer the effectiveness of the components of home-based laboratory experiments in terms of: alternative materials, consultations, instructional materials, references, laboratory experiment performance, and learning outcome. The study also measured the significant difference in the effectiveness between the components of home-based laboratory experiments and used the descriptive survey research design with respondents of seventeen (17) students from BSED Science and BS Biology. The frequency percentage of results and t-test were used in tabulating important information and researchers '-made survey questionnaire. Findings revealed that household kitchen items are widely used and cost less for alternative materials, Consultations are possible in terms of studentpeers and student-teachers and it could also comprehend and improvise materials at home through effective instructional materials with different sources thus, students learn scientific principles. There is no significant difference in the effectiveness between the components of home-based laboratory experiments of the BSED Science and BS Biology students. Therefore, the researchers generally concluded that the effectiveness of enabling students to learn in home-based laboratory experiments depends on the flexibility, openness, and opportunity to find ways and improve home-based laboratory experiments. The researchers generally recommend promoting and continuing the ways and practices obtained throughout home-based laboratory experiments in Genetics class. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Dorsal closing-wedge calcaneal osteotomy (DCWCO) is a treatment option for persistent Haglund exostosis–related heel pain after failed conservative management. In modifying the orientation of the calcaneal tendinous insertion site and reducing mechanical stress, the consequences of DCWCO-associated biomechanical changes on everyday foot function remain unknown. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed routinely collected clinical data as well as data from our foot and ankle registry. One hundred twenty patients (66 males, 54 females, 17-77 years) who underwent DCWCO from January 2016 to December 2019 were included. Adverse events were collected from the patient files. Foot Function Index (FFI) scores were collected before (baseline) and at 6, 12, and 24 months postsurgery. Radiographic parameters including the Achilles tendon moment arm and X/Y ratio were evaluated from standard preoperative and 6-week postoperative radiographs. Correlations between FFI and biomechanical changes were calculated for men and women separately with the Pearson correlation coefficient and Bonferroni correction. Results: One intra- and 18 postoperative adverse events were documented. Mean baseline FFI pain decreased from 47.9 ± 17.2 to 12.0 ± 17.5 points at 24 months with an average decrease of −21.8 ± 21.3 points occurring within the first 6 months postsurgery. A similar trend was also seen with the FFI disability score (49.6 ± 20.3 to 12.8 ± 17.6 points). The mean decrease in Achilles tendon moment arm was −8.1 ± 3.8 mm and mean X/Y ratio increased from 2.6 ± 0.3 to 3.8 ± 1.0. There were no significant correlations between the FFI score and radiographic changes. Conclusion: DCWCO effectively alleviates exostosis-related heel pain and associated disabilities. Improvements can still be expected up to 2 years after surgery. Radiographic changes of the foot and ankle are significant but do not correlate with patient-reported outcome measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The aim of the current study is to understand Americans' attitudes toward deceased organ donation and to assess their level of acceptance on positions toward organ donation. Methods: In summer and winter of 2023, 2 national samples completed measures of attitudes toward donation, reported their registration status, rated positions related to donation, and provided demographic information. Results: Data from 2 samples indicated registration estimates between 50% and 57% and a significant proportion of those unregistered reported reluctance to register. The believability of national registry estimates and ratings of acceptability of 9 organ donation positions differed by registration status. Conclusion: Mass media and motor vehicles interventions seeking to increase registration rates should take into consideration individual attitudes and support toward donation may not be as strong as once thought. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Patients are at risk of hospital readmission after kidney and liver transplantation due to the complexity of posttransplant care. Currently, clinical practice relies on providers' prediction since there is a lack of specific strategies. However, the accuracy of clinicians' ability to predict readmissions using clinical judgment alone is unknown. Research Question: What is the accuracy of clinicians' ability to predict readmissions after transplantation using clinical judgment alone? Design: In 2019, clinical providers at a large, urban transplant center were electronically surveyed. Primary surgeons, nephrologists, transplant pharmacists, hepatologists, and nurses were asked, within 24 h of any kidney or liver transplant recipient discharge, to predict whether a patient would be readmitted within 30 days, and the suspected causes of readmission. Prediction accuracy was assessed by sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, and F-score. Kappa scores were calculated to assess agreement between transplant surgeons and other providers. Results: Overall, N = 34 unique providers were surveyed about 148 kidney and 63 liver transplant recipients, and 27.0% of kidney recipients and 25.4% of liver recipients were readmitted within 30 days. The positive predictive values were low among clinical providers, ranging from 0.25 to 0.55. Agreements between providers were weak, but higher among kidney transplant providers (range: 0.42-0.44) than for liver transplant providers (range: −0.02-0.26). Conclusion: Clinical judgment alone to predict readmission among transplant recipients may not be sufficient and a combination of clinicians' predictions, multitiered discharge surveillance strategies and data-based predictive models may better identify high-risk patients and guide interventions to reduce readmission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pierre Michon’s work is an illustration of the contemporary generation of French writers, representing an original work, a mixture of erudition and imaginaton. The problematic perspective of this paper focuses on description, in some of his filiation novels and biographical fictions: Vies Minuscules [Small lives], Vie de Joseph Roulin [The life of Joseph Roulin], Abbés [Abbots], La Grande Beune [The origin of the world], Roi du bois [The King Of The Wood]. If traditionally, in the realistic novel for example, the description was a detachable piece in the text and this sparked a criticism of this textual strategy, in the modern novel, including Michon’s, the description is involved in the narrative process. We studied the interaction between the narrative sequence and the description, ‘two structural types in continuous interaction’ as describer by Philippe Hamon (Hamon, 1981, p. 97). We shall have a look at the description as means of designating things, to ensure the presence of knowledge on the world in the texts of fiction. A theoretical course on the description and the descriptive is necessary before setting out the means by which this ‘figure’ is accurate in the spatial and chronological construction of Pierre Michon’s writing. We shall analyze the technique of hypotypose and its role in the above-mentioned works. A subcategory of the description is the landscape. The experience of rural landscape enables to reach the depth of the countryside, the intimacy of the recall and the memory of the people who inhabit it. The integration of the character in the world, his attachment to nature offers him identity. The term ‘landscape’ is the subject of ekphrasis or description and in Michon’s work it is a recall or a memory place rather than a geographic location. The landscape brings into existence the space where one can find his origin. In fact, his entire work turns out to be a journey, a return to the History and in the past through rural, apocalyptic, religious, serene landscapes that arise the misgivings of those living in the rhythm of the seasons. The rural area encompasses a community described by the writer as having a ‘rudimentary nature’, situated far from the urban world and living from farming and agriculture. Despite all this, they preserve their customs and the popular and religious values. The evolution of Michon’s characters takes place in the world and the description brings the painting to life. The elements of the world provide some surprising images where reality and fantasy meet. In Michon’s work we identify some themes and motifs that contribute to a specific elementarium for the novelistic space. The spatial configuration is based on elementary forms (earth, water, air, fire) which function in symbiosis to sustain life on earth. Returning to the central theme, description is not just about describing, it is also about the search for immemorial time and self-discovery. Using portraiture in his work, as a form of description, Pierre Michon wants to bring tiny, modest beings out of anonymity and give them life and visibility. It comes as a recognition on his part for the memory of people who have contributed, on the one hand, to its becoming.

The primary aims of the study were to perform a descriptive analysis of hitting energetics off a pitching machine and to compare between the rear- and lead-side lower and upper extremities. Eighty-five high school to minor league baseball athletes participated. Five full-effort swings off a pitching machine with the fastest exit velocity were used for analysis. Energy flow was quantified using a segment power analysis. Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed significant differences between rear- and lead-side energetics during both swing phases. During the stride, the rear knee and shoulder generated more energy than the lead side. Throughout the swing phase the lead knee, hip, and elbow generated more energy than the rear side, but at the shoulder the rear side generated significantly more energy than the lead. Most intriguing, differing energy transfer directions between the rear and lead knee and shoulder joints were reported. Furthermore, descriptive results revealed energy is predominantly transferred across the knee, shoulder, and elbow joints, while the hips primarily display energy generation. The descriptive nature of the study provides a foundation for future research and can be used as a resource for training personnel to design effective training protocols aimed at maximizing performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The commitment of an organization shows a worker's psychological connection, loyalty, and devotion to their employer. It is the degree to which staff members identify with the organization's objectives, values, and mission and are willing to work diligently for its success. This quantitative research utilized the descriptive, correlational design in assessing the relationship between profile and organizational commitment among nurses in healthcare institutions in the Province of Cotabato. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents were young adults or belonging to 19 to 35 years old and the majority of them were females and college degree holders. Furthermore, most of the respondents have served their organization for 3 to 6 years already and the majority of the respondents are connected to a private hospital. Continuance commitment was rated as neither low nor high while affective commitment and normative commitment were rated as high. Overall, the organizational commitment of the respondents was high. Age, sex, educational attainment, years of service, and type of hospital did not have a significant relationship with continuance commitment. Age, sex, educational attainment, years of service, and type of hospital did not have a significant relationship with affective commitment. There was a significant relationship between years of experience and normative commitment while age, sex, educational attainment, and the type of hospital showed no significant relationship with normative commitment. Significant relationships were seen between years of experience and overall organizational commitment as well as type of hospital and overall organizational commitment. Meanwhile age, sex, and educational attainment did not have a significant relationship with overall organizational commitment. In conclusion, years of experience and the type of hospital influence organizational commitment. Longer years of experience translate to higher organizational commitment. Private hospitals have been seen to have increased organizational commitment. As an output of the study, an organizational commitment enhancement plan was created. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research measures the association of Big data and AI, focusing on how these technologies enhance various types of data analysis critical for business decision-making. By analyzing a substantial dataset of data scientists and analysts from countries of the world, the study identifies patterns and relationships between different types of Big data, AI techniques, and the resultant data analyses. It aimed to establish the relationship between big data and artificial intelligence and the relationship between artificial intelligence and the types of data analysis for the strategies or decision-making that companies require. This research attempts to understand better how companies make decisions about how or what types of analysis are most appropriate, incorporating artificial intelligence to analyze the various data structures generated in companies. A sample of 3,574 data science and analytics specialists from countries was analyzed from a database https://www.kaggle.com. The results indicated a relationship between Big data and intelligence, as well as between artificial intelligence and different types of data analysis. 66% of data mining artificial intelligence algorithms mainly were implemented for structured data. Data mining artificial intelligence algorithms mostly analyzed 37% of diagnostic data types. 3% of prescriptive data types were analyzed mainly by text-mining artificial intelligence algorithms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Regulations designed to protect children participating in clinical research often restrict the availability of research data necessary for the development of age-specific therapies and drug dosing. Few data exist on how children experience participation in clinical research, and studies investigating young children undergoing an intensive medical treatment are lacking. Methods: Mixed methods with semi-structured interviews and DISCO-RC questionnaires were used to explore young children's and their parents' experiences in clinical research participation during a kidney transplantation trajectory. Findings: Nine children and their parents were interviewed. Children's median age at kidney transplantation was 4 years (IQR 4,7); age at interview was 7 years (IQR 6,9). Thematic content analysis of interviews revealed that most children were unaware of having participated in a study. Both children and their parents frequently were unaware whether procedures were standard care or research related. The additional burden attributed to study participation varied from not at all to heavy in combination with intensive medical treatment. Positive experiences included kind healthcare professionals, effective distraction techniques, educational aspects, contributing to science and extra check-ups. Most reported negative experiences were conflicting communication, spending much time in the hospital, missing school and suboptimal planning. Venous puncture was stressful for all children, whereas the discomfort of other procedures varied. Conclusion: Pediatric clinical research design should focus on education and fun during research procedures, smart planning, consistent communication, close collaboration between clinical and research team and age appropriate distraction techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Service quality and customers' repurchase intention are essential in the restaurants' successful operation. Thus, this measured the service quality of a local restaurant in a highly urbanized city in Central Philippines in responsive/assurance, empathy/equity, reliability, and tangibility relative to the types of services. Likewise, it determined their repurchase intention in customer satisfaction, customer trust, commitment, and perceived value. Using the descriptive design, this was responded by conveniently sampled 157 customers aged 18 years old and above who had actual dining experience in the restaurant from August to October 2023. It employed the adopted service quality instrument and validated and reliability-tested repurchase intention questionnaire. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Also, this adhered to the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) guidelines. Generally, most were dine-in customers. They rated the quality of service higher than buffet and catering customers. Moreover, empathy, reliability, and tangibility were very high across customer types. Meanwhile, high customer satisfaction and repurchase intentions were evident among dine-in customers. With this, their exceptional dine-in experience highlights the importance of maintaining high standards in the restaurant's service quality. Hence, consistent service quality and customer-centric approaches are crucially recommended in enhancing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and repurchase intentions across all service types. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Developing communicative competence is one of the expected outcomes of the Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum (LAMC). This study evaluates the communicative competence among Junior High School students at Vinapor National High School. Employing descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods, it examines the grammatical, sociolinguistic, and discourse competence and identifies factors that either facilitate or hinder these competencies. A combination of grammatical, speaking, and writing tests was used to assess student’s performance, which revealed that the majority did not meet expectations across the evaluated competencies. Semi-structured interviews further provided insights into both facilitating and hindering factors from the perspectives of 21 students and four teachers. Facilitating factors included teaching methods, peer interaction, extracurricular activities, access to resources, and teacher support, whereas hindering factors encompassed challenges and barriers such as lack of interest, lack of comprehension, lack of confidence, fear of committing mistakes, negative perception, curriculum and resource limitations, and distractions. The study proposed an intervention program to guide teachers in helping students achieved communicative competence.

Abstract Background Parent-infant interaction is highly recommended during the preterm infant hospitalisation period in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Integrating culturally sensitive healthcare during hospitalisation of preterm infants is critical for positive health outcomes. However, there is still a paucity of evidence on parental experience regarding cultural practices that can be integrated into preterm infant care in the NICU. The study explored and described the cultural determinants of parents that can be integrated into the care of preterm infants in the NICU. Methods A descriptive qualitative research design was followed where twenty (n=20) parents of preterm infants were purposively selected. The study was conducted in the NICU in Limpopo using in-depth individual interviews. Taguette software and a thematic analysis framework were used to analyse the data. The COREQ guidelines and checklist were employed to ensure reporting standardisation. Results Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis: 1) Lived experienced by parents of preterm infants, 2) Interactions with healthcare professionals, 3) Cultural practices concerning preterm infant care, and 4) Indigenous healthcare practices for preterm infants. Conclusions The study emphasised a need for healthcare professionals to understand the challenges parents of preterm infants face in NICU care. Furthermore, healthcare professionals should know indigenous healthcare practices to ensure relevant, culturally sensitive care.

Developing communicative competence is one of the expected outcomes of the Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum (LAMC). This study evaluates the communicative competence among Junior High School students at Vinapor National High School. Employing descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods, it examines the grammatical, sociolinguistic, and discourse competence and identifies factors that either facilitate or hinder these competencies. A combination of grammatical, speaking, and writing tests was used to assess student's performance, which revealed that the majority did not meet expectations across the evaluated competencies. Semi-structured interviews further provided insights into both facilitating and hindering factors from the perspectives of 21 students and four teachers. Facilitating factors included teaching methods, peer interaction, extracurricular activities, access to resources, and teacher support, whereas hindering factors encompassed challenges and barriers such as lack of interest, lack of comprehension, lack of confidence, fear of committing mistakes, negative perception, curriculum and resource limitations, and distractions. The study proposed an intervention program to guide teachers in helping students achieved communicative competence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Journal of Music Therapy (JMT) authors' and editorial review board members' (ERBM) affiliation locations represent an aspect of diversity through differing cultures and political, healthcare, and educational systems. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the countries of JMT authors' and ERBM's institutional affiliations from 1998 to 2022. We established inclusion and exclusion criteria, operationally defined categories, and built databases. A total of 433 articles met our inclusion criteria. Most articles were published by authors/author teams located in the United States (n  = 305; 70.44%) or in a single international country (n  = 85; 19.63%), while fewer articles were published by author teams located in multiple international countries (n  = 23, 5.31%) or in international countries and the United States (n  = 20, 4.62%). Authors were from 21 countries, and there tended to be a slight decline over time in articles by United States authors. When examining the total countries represented, United States authors (n  = 330) had the most articles followed by Australia (n  = 32), Norway (n  = 18), England (n  = 14), Israel (n  = 13), and Canada, Denmark, and South Korea (all n  = 12). There were 632 total JMT ERBM with 470 located within the United States and 162 located internationally. Although all ERBM's affiliations were in the United States in 1998, these data gradually changed. There were more ERBM located internationally than in the United States from 2020 to 2022. Most international ERBM were from Australia, Canada, England, Israel, and Spain. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Parent-infant interaction is highly recommended during the preterm infant hospitalisation period in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Integrating culturally sensitive healthcare during hospitalisation of preterm infants is critical for positive health outcomes. However, there is still a paucity of evidence on parental experience regarding cultural practices that can be integrated into preterm infant care in the NICU. The study explored and described the cultural determinants of parents that can be integrated into the care of preterm infants in the NICU. Methods: A descriptive qualitative research design was followed where twenty (n=20) parents of preterm infants were purposively selected. The study was conducted in the NICU in Limpopo using in-depth individual interviews. Taguette software and a thematic analysis framework were used to analyse the data. The COREQ guidelines and checklist were employed to ensure reporting standardisation. Results: Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis: 1) Lived experienced by parents of preterm infants, 2) Interactions with healthcare professionals, 3) Cultural practices concerning preterm infant care, and 4) Indigenous healthcare practices for preterm infants. Conclusions: The study emphasised a need for healthcare professionals to understand the challenges parents of preterm infants face in NICU care. Furthermore, healthcare professionals should know indigenous healthcare practices to ensure relevant, culturally sensitive care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Peru, the consumption of panettone has increased, highlighting the importance of its sensory aspect, quality and price for its acceptance. This study evaluated sensory, physicochemical, texture and color attributes in commercial and traditional panettones. The RATA descriptive test and the discriminative sorting task were used, with 168 and 92 consumers, respectively. In addition, acceptability and purchase intention were evaluated. Significant differences were found between the samples; the traditional panettone showed lower weight, pH and fat content. Regarding the color of the crust and crumb, differences were also observed between both types. Regarding texture, traditional panettone showed less hardness and chewiness compared to commercial ones. The sorting method allowed us to differentiate the samples, where consumers differentiated the traditional panettone from the commercial ones, although within the commercial ones, they also found differences. The RATA test showed a similar behavior, traditional panettones were described as spongy, with fruits and a strong smell, unlike the commercial ones characterized as greasy, brown and fibrous. It is concluded that sensory methods are useful to understand the quality of panettone along with the physicochemical parameters, which influence consumer preferences according to the sensory characteristics and the quality of the ingredients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Financial behavior and financial satisfaction are two essential elements in the lives of the human being like non-teaching personnel. Hence, this study assessed the financial behavior of non-teaching personnel in a city schools division in Negros Occidental in terms of spending habits, borrowing practices, repayment practices, savings, and investments relative to age, sex, civil status, position level, and net take-home pay. Likewise, it determined their financial satisfaction in terms of financial solvency and financial knowledge relative to the demographics. Also, it compared their financial behavior and financial satisfaction when grouped according to the demographics. Lastly, it correlated their financial behavior and financial satisfaction. The study utilized the descriptive-comparative and correlational research design. It was responded by 106 non-teaching personnel and was determined using stratified random sampling. The instruments used were adopted-modified questionnaires. In analyzing the data, mean, standard deviation, Mann Whitney U test, and Spearman rank correlation were employed. Meanwhile, the researcher adhered to the guidelines established by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB). Generally, they have a very high financial behavior and high financial satisfaction. In comparing their financial behavior when grouped according to the demographics, only the net take-home pay has the significant difference. In terms of the financial satisfaction, all demographics resulted no significant differences. Regarding the relationship between the two constructs, there was a significant relationship between their financial behavior and financial satisfaction. Hence, to improve their satisfaction financially, their behavior towards finances should be given attention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the sociodemographic, socio-occupational profile, and effects on the health of artisanal fishers from the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, affected by the oil disaster-crime in Brazil in 2019. Methods: This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study, carried out in 16 municipalities on the coast of Pernambuco, with a sample made up of 1,259 artisanal fishers. A questionnaire containing 14 blocks was used, including socioeconomic issues, exposure to oil, among others. A descriptive analysis was carried out with calculation of simple frequencies and percentages. Results: Of those interviewed, 95.1% considered fishing as their main occupation and 97% were carrying out this activity. Among fishers, the most common fishing spot was the mangrove, and wood fire was used in the work process by around 60% of the population. Regarding health issues, 34.4% reported a severe headache or migraine and 28.2% reported burning eyes, within one to three months after the oil spill. Conclusion: According to the results, working, health, and lifestyle conditions were impacted by the oil disaster-crime. Further research should be carried out to better understand the damage caused by exposure to oil and its effects on the health of fishers. Observing the profile of people who live in artisanal fishing territories in Pernambuco is paramount for public policies and government actions that promote safe and sustainable territories.

The aim of the article is to propose bounded epistemic rationality as a concept that blurs the divide between normative and descriptive approaches to the study of rationality. I illustrate the contrast between philosophy as a normative discipline and psychology as the empirical study of cognition and show that unattainable standards and the arbitration problem pose a challenge for normative theories of rationality. I then outline three possible types of relations between normative and descriptive theories of rationality, the third being the proposal for hybrid concepts, such as bounded epistemic rationality, that include both normative and descriptive elements. I continue by describing Herbert Simon’s notion of bounded rationality and Gerd Gigerenzer’s ecological rationality, and consider the role of bounded rationality in epistemology. I reflect on the relationship between norms of epistemic and bounded rationality and finally, drawing on the work of David Thorstad, I suggest some features that I believe should be included in an account of bounded epistemic rationality. I aim to show that an understanding of epistemic rationality that is compatible with bounded rationality can help to avoid overly strict, idealized, as-if theories of rationality, narrow the gap between the normative and the descriptive, and bring us closer to a comprehensive understanding of epistemic rationality.

Abstract Background Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent condition worldwide. HF self-care is a set of behaviors necessary for improving patient outcomes. This study aims to review and summarize the individual and system-related factors associated with HF self-care published in the last seven years (Jan 2015 – Dec 2021) using the Socioecological Model as a review framework. Methods An experienced nursing librarian assisted authors in literature searches of CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Ovid Nursing, PsychINFO, and PubMed databases for peer-reviewed descriptive studies. Inclusion criteria were HF sample with self-care as the outcome variable, and a quantitative descriptive design describing individual and/or system-level factors associated with self-care. Exclusion criteria were interventional or qualitative studies, reviews, published before 2015, non-English, and only one self-care behavior as the outcome variable. The search yielded 1,649 articles. Duplicates were removed, 710 articles were screened, and 90 were included in the full-text review. Results A subset of 52 articles met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Study quality was evaluated using modified STROBE criteria. Study findings were quantitated and displayed based on socioecological levels. Self-care confidence, HF knowledge, education level, health literacy, social support, age, depressive symptoms, and cognitive dysfunction were the most frequently cited variables associated with self-care. Most factors measured were at the individual level of the Socioecological Model. There were some factors measured at the microsystem level and none measured at the exosystem or macrosystem level. Conclusion Researchers need to balance the investigation of individual behaviors that are associated with HF self-care with system-level factors that may be associated with self-care to better address health disparities and inequity.

The lockdown period has led to a decline in physical activity and fitness among students with increasingly embraced sedentary behaviour. This study aimed to assess the physical activity (PA) level and health-related fitness (HRF) status of students according to sex and academic strand, also determining whether significant differences existed. The study was conducted in a large public high school responding to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ) and the Philippine Physical Fitness Test. The study employed a descriptive-comparative research design and employed stratified random sampling with proportional allocation. The students demonstrated a moderate PA level, regardless of sex and academic strand. Regarding health-related fitness, most students exhibited normal BMI, excellent strength in the basic plank, good cardiovascular endurance in the 3-minute step test, good flexibility in the zipper test, fair flexibility in the sit and reach test, and poor performance in the push-up. Furthermore, significant differences were found in BMI and strength when grouped by sex. In conclusion, most students maintain moderate physical activity, surpassing local restrictions and avoiding sedentary behaviour. Also, most students have shown muscular endurance and flexibility in various tasks but have yet to focus as much on strengthening their arms and core muscles. The FIT-UP YOU program has been developed to address this issue, focusing on improving weight and overall HRF status among young overweight/obese and underweight students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to perform and accomplish tasks. On the other hand, physical fitness encompasses an individual's comprehensive state of bodily health and well-being. It pertains to the capacity to engage in physical activities effortlessly, efficiently, and without undue exhaustion or strain. The study aimed to determine the level of Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy in PATHFIT 1 of Education students when grouped according to sex, year level and major field of specialization. This study used a descriptive and correlational research. The respondents were the 234 students using stratified random sampling. A standardized questionnaire used in this study for self-efficacy was taken from the general selfefficacy scale. The physical fitness questionnaire was researcher made and undergone a validation process. The salient results of the study were as follows: the level of physical fitness and self-efficacy were moderate; physical fitness significantly influenced the self-efficacy of Education students; there is no significant difference in the level of physical fitness of education students when grouped according to sex, year level and major field of specialization; and there is no significant difference in the level of self-efficacy of education students when grouped according to sex, year level and major subject. An enhancement program was formulated to better the importance of developing physical fitness and self-efficacy among students to monitor progress and changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 4Ps aim to strengthen the social protection system and reduce poverty in Philippines. Thus, this determined the 4Ps compliance in health and nutrition and education in a component city in Southern Negros Occidental, Philippines as assessed by the implementers and exit beneficiaries relative to designation and beneficiary location. It also profiled the livelihood support among beneficiaries in terms of medium enterprise development and employment facilitation. Likewise, it identified the challenges in the 4Ps implementation. Also, it investigated the difference in the compliance when grouped to demographics. Using the descriptivecomparative design, 151 implementers and 270 beneficiaries responded to the researcher-made questionnaire and checklist. In analysis, mean, standard deviation, and Kruskal Wallis were employed. Meanwhile, the researcher adhered to the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board. Generally, the compliance is very great. Regarding the livelihood support, few beneficiaries received the seed capital of P15,000.00 and employment facilitation fund of P5,000.00. The lack of vehicle, supplies, venue, and inaccessible roads were among the logistics and personnel issues. In knowledge and communication, challenges are on illiteracy, language barrier, lack of training on family and child-related issues. The inability to use ATM cards and pawning were issues too. Meanwhile, there was no difference in the compliance when grouped to demographics. Hence, the findings are instrumental in the continuous improvement of the program's compliance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Improvements in the quality and safety of patient treatment are enhanced with the use of electronic medical records (EMRs). Despite the use of EMR, no established data existed on perceptions and self-efficacy and their relationship at the local level. The study assessed the interrelationships among personal characteristics, perceptions, and self-efficacy on EMR system use among 306 health professionals of a tertiary private hospital in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines, for the second quarter of 2023 who were chosen utilizing a proportionate stratified random sampling. This quantitative research used the descriptive, correlational design. Findings revealed that most respondents were young adults, females, had bachelor's degrees, had good typing ability, and had training in EMR systems. Most belonged to the medical department, used the system moderately, and served for 1-3 years. Overall, perceptions of EMR and self-efficacy were good. All the personal characteristics had a relationship with perceptions of EMR. All personal characteristics, except gender, were correlated with self-efficacy. However, gender was not. Lastly, perceptions of EMR had a relationship with self-efficacy. To address the findings, an action plan for telehealth utilization was created. In conclusion, perceptions of EMR and self-efficacy are influenced by personal characteristics, while perceptions of EMR influence self-efficacy.

Background: Poisoning is a major public health problem and due to industrialization and urbanization, its incidence is on a major rise and it may be poisoning, suicidal, accidental, or homicidal. It is extremely important for physicians to have the knowledge of common suicidal poisons in a particular locality as it may help in the early diagnosis and management of acute poisoning cases. Therefore, this study was conducted to know the clinical spectrum of acute poisoning cases in and around Mangaluru and the effectiveness of decontamination procedures. Methods: 100 patients admitted in the intensive care units and wards of the General Medicine department were observed in this study. Details of each of these patients like presenting complaints, time of onset of the symptoms, addictive habits, and the nature of poisons consumed were noted. Clinical parameters such as whether stomach wash was given or not, the time lapse between the consumption of poison and stomach wash, the time lapse between the consumption of poison and stomach wash and death of the patients, duration of hospital stay, psychiatric condition of the patient and overall mortality rate of poisoning cases, were observed in this study. Results and Conclusion: The present study shows that organophosphate poisoning is the commonest type of poisoning. Nausea or vomiting is the most common symptom. There is a significant correlation between the time elapsed between the consumption of poison and stomach wash and mortality. Mortality was highest in patients with paraquat poisoning followed by rat poisoning.

Improvements in the quality and safety of patient treatment are enhanced with the use of electronic medical records (EMRs). Despite the use of EMR, no established data existed on perceptions and self-efficacy and their relationship at the local level. The study assessed the interrelationships among personal characteristics, perceptions, and self-efficacy on EMR system use among 306 health professionals of a tertiary private hospital in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines, for the second quarter of 2023 who were chosen utilizing a proportionate stratified random sampling. This quantitative research used the descriptive, correlational design. Findings revealed that most respondents were young adults, females, had bachelor's degrees, had good typing ability, and had training in EMR systems. Most belonged to the medical department, used the system moderately, and served for 1-3 years. Overall, perceptions of EMR and self-efficacy were good. All the personal characteristics had a relationship with perceptions of EMR. All personal characteristics, except gender, were correlated with self-efficacy. However, gender was not. Lastly, perceptions of EMR had a relationship with self-efficacy. To address the findings, an action plan for telehealth utilization was created. In conclusion, perceptions of EMR and self-efficacy are influenced by personal characteristics, while perceptions of EMR influence self-efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper argues that the distinction between the dynamic and the descriptive unconscious is in danger of being lost and indicates some of the practical, clinical consequences of this loss. It does so against the background of Freud’s own struggles with his radical conception of the dynamic unconscious as ultimately unknown, as they appear in the revisions of The Interpretation of Dreams, invoking Laplanche’s recognition of Freud’s Copernican Revolution and the temptation he felt to make a Ptolemaic Return. It also comments on confusion about whether feelings can be said to be unconscious and the implications of this confusion for clinical practice, especially for our understanding of the concepts of transference and countertransference. An extended analysis of a dream is presented to show the dynamic unconscious in action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the article is to propose bounded epistemic rationality as a concept that blurs the divide between normative and descriptive approaches to the study of rationality. I illustrate the contrast between philosophy as a normative discipline and psychology as the empirical study of cognition and show that unattainable standards and the arbitration problem pose a challenge for normative theories of rationality. I then outline three possible types of relations between normative and descriptive theories of rationality, the third being the proposal for hybrid concepts, such as bounded epistemic rationality, that include both normative and descriptive elements. I continue by describing Herbert Simon's notion of bounded rationality and Gerd Gigerenzer's ecological rationality, and consider the role of bounded rationality in epistemology. I reflect on the relationship between norms of epistemic and bounded rationality and finally, drawing on the work of David Thorstad, I suggest some features that I believe should be included in an account of bounded epistemic rationality. I aim to show that an understanding of epistemic rationality that is compatible with bounded rationality can help to avoid overly strict, idealized, as-if theories of rationality, narrow the gap between the normative and the descriptive, and bring us closer to a comprehensive understanding of epistemic rationality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research is a form of knowledge whose content is given by the "creation" resulting from human curiosity, or better said, research activity. Scientific research is based on scientific knowledge and is a continuous search carried out within a complex process, the content of which is given by "scientific creation". The researcher's opinion is actually his answer, written in the form of a narrative, the content of which presents, in a logical and fluent structure, the staged development of the research activity, as well as the conclusions and results obtained as a result. When we discuss about types of research we are actually discussing different approaches that researchers can use to research a problem, a phenomenon or even a process. The methodology used in a research activity is often determined by the type of research being addressed. Therefore, there are different types of research, and each of them is conducted for a specific purpose, scope and type of data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Living donor discussions in which kidney transplant candidates discuss living kidney donation with their social network are an important step in the living donor kidney transplant process. No prior research has investigated whether who initiates discussion or influences evaluation agreement rates or how these processes may contribute to disparities. Research Questions: This study aimed to determine how common candidate- and potential-donor-initiated discussions were, at what rate each discussion type resulted in agreement to be evaluated for living donation, and what sociodemographic characteristics predicted living donor discussion and agreements. Design: A 2015 cross-sectional survey at a single, large Southeastern US transplant center measured kidney transplant candidates' social networks, including whether they had a donor discussion, who initiated it, and whether the discussion resulted in the donor evaluation agreement. Candidate-network member pairs' probability of having a candidate-initiated discussion, potential-living donor-initiated discussion, or no discussions were compared in multinomial logistic regression, and the probability of the discussion resulted in evaluation agreement was evaluated in multinomial logistic regression. Results: Sixty-six kidney transplant candidates reported on 1421 social network members. Most (80%) candidate/network-member pairs did not have a living donor discussion, with candidate-initiated discussions (11%) slightly more common than potential-donor-initiated discussions (10%). Evaluation agreement was much more common for potential-donor-initiated (72%) than for candidate-initiated discussions (39%). Potential-donor-initiated discussions were more common for White candidates (16%) than for Black candidates (7%). Conclusion: Potential-donor-initiated discussions resulted in evaluation agreement much more frequently than candidate-initiated discussions. This dynamic may contribute to racial living donation disparities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Music therapists may have strategic advantages for collaborative and interdisciplinary research. As such, there is a need to analyze authorship teams as well as funding in the premiere United States-based music therapy research journal. The purpose of this descriptive study was to analyze independent, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and funded research in the Journal of Music Therapy (JMT) from 1998 to 2021. We built a database of JMT articles from 1998 to 2021 and (1) counted the number of authors contributing to articles, (2) categorized articles as independent, collaborative, or interdisciplinary, and (3) counted the number of articles that received funding. From 1998 to 2021, there were 423 total articles that met our inclusion criteria published in JMT. Although two or more authors contributed to most papers, a high percentage of articles were published by single authors (n = 185, 43.74%). More articles were interdisciplinary (n = 162, 38.30%) than collaborative (n = 90, 21.28%). There was a trend for fewer independent articles in more recent years. Although most articles were not funded (n = 312, 73.76%), interdisciplinary articles were most likely to be funded (n = 72, 64.86% of funded articles) while independent articles were least likely to be funded (n = 17, 15.32% of funded articles). General trends indicate higher frequencies of funded papers in more recent years. Research articles published in JMT have become increasingly team-based, interdisciplinary, and funded. Implications regarding the future of music therapy research, Music Therapy Research 2025, limitations of the study, and suggestions for future research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to discover the historical background of cultural dances in Tawi-Tawi, namely, Lunsay, Igal, Tariray, Linggisan, Langka budjang, Igal mag Jin, Igal Tawti, Igal ma kibut, Igal ma Boh and kuntaw. Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions: What is the origin of these dances, meaning, the materials used, and how is it being performed? And what are the socio-cultural implications? This research study utilized a qualitative design. The respondents of this study were selected from knowledgeable dance expert natives. All gathered data was analyzed, translated into English, and presented in a narrative form. The study found out the following: dances were performed in socio-cultural activities, gracing good harvest, mimicking bird movement, a strong conviction that their illnesses are cured, economic problems can be solved, and guidance and protection from ancestors. Native materials used such as malong, pis yabit, pieces of cloth in any native color; and musical instruments such as kulintangan, agong, gong, and tambuli. Janggay, sudlay bulawan (gold plated comb), and kalajugjug. This study concluded that the origin of the dances basically is almost associated with nature and spiritual beliefs. This helped maintain cultural continuity and prevent the loss of important cultural knowledge and practice as it fostered mutual understanding and unity within the different island municipalities of the province of Tawi-Tawi. It is recommended that these dances should be preserved with the help of the LGUs and procedures are needed for uniformity of execution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• FLNA and FLNB were the two most frequently mutated disulfidptosis cell death genes in cancer. • UCEC and SKCM were the two cancer types that have the highest mutation rates while the mutation of ACTN4 was associated with worse survival of CESC and ESCA. • The correlation between CNV and survival across multiple cancer types found that UCEC, KIRP, LGG, and KIRC were the top cancer types where the CNV level was associated with survival. • There was a negative correlation between expression and methylation for most of the genes. • About half of the disulfidptosis-related cell death proteins were associated with the activation of EMT. • Disulfidptosis genes were correlated to immune cell infiltration levels in cancers. • Multiple compounds were identified as potential drugs that might be affected by disulfidptosis-related cell death for future study. A recent study has identified a novel programmed cell death pathway, termed disulfidptosis, which is based on disulfide proteins. This discovery provides new insight into the mechanisms of cell death and may have implications for therapeutic strategies targeting cell death pathways. This study aimed to evaluate the pan-cancer genomics and clinical association of disulfidptosis and disulfidptosis-related cell death genes, including SLC7A11, INF2, CD2AP, PDLIM1, ACTN4, MYH9, MYH10, IQGAP1, FLNA, FLNB, TLN1, MYL6, ACTB, DSTN, and CAPZB. Using multi-omics profiling data, this study provides a comprehensive and systematic characterization of disulfidptosis genes across more than 9000 samples of over 30 types of cancer. FLNA and FLNB were the two most frequently mutated disulfidptosis cell death genes in cancer. UCEC and SKCM were the two cancer types that have the highest mutation rates while the mutation of ACTN4 was associated with worse survival of CESC and ESCA. Breast cancer was potentially affected by disulfidptosis because its subtypes are different in disulfidptosis gene expression. Similarly, KIRC might also be associated with disulfidptosis. Additionally, the association of disulfidptosis-related cell death genes with survival was analyzed, with MESO and LGG as the top cancer types with survival associated with disulfidptosis cell death genes. The correlation between CNV and survival across multiple cancer types found that UCEC, KIRP, LGG, and KIRC were the top cancer types where the CNV level was associated with survival. There was a negative correlation between expression and methylation for most of the genes and there was only a slight correlation between methylation levels and survival of cancer in LGG. About half of the disulfidptosis-related cell death proteins were associated with the activation of EMT. Disulfidptosis genes were correlated to immune cell infiltration levels in cancers. Multiple compounds were identified as potential drugs that might be affected by disulfidptosis-related cell death for future study. Disulfidptosis cell death genes are potentially involved in many cancer types and can be developed as candidates for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic biomarkers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

COVID-19 infection can cause psychological distress and profoundly impact patients' lives, but it can also lead to positive changes and post-traumatic growth (PTG), or positive psychological change in response to challenging life circumstances. Current research on the influence of COVID-19 infection has mainly focused on its negative effects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether patients with COVID-19 in China experienced PTG and, if so, what changed for them during the process of PTG. We used a qualitative descriptive approach to conduct this study. Using the purposive sampling recruitment method, patients with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis were recruited from a COVID-19 designated hospital in Shanghai, China, from April to July 2020. Data were collected using semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted via cell phone or in person while social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Forty confirmed COVID-19 patients (19-68 years old) were recruited. Several prominent themes and subthemes were extracted from the interview responses regarding participants' experiences of PTG. The following are among the positive changesthat occurred for these participants after their diagnosis of COVID-19: (1) Reevaluation of their life priorities, which included a greater appreciation of being alive and re-evaluating their values and goals, (2) Improved relationships within their social circles, which included establishing or maintaining closer relationships with family and friends and a greater willingness to help others, and (3) Perceived changes regarding themselves, which included personal growth and increased awareness of the importance of their health. The study identified potential positive impacts of COVID-19 on patients, which could be helpful in the implementation of interventions to facilitate PTG among COVID-19 survivors.

This research delves into the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on educational institutions, necessitating the temporary closure of schools, which are primary learning environments for a vast number of students worldwide. In response to this challenge, the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines implemented the Modular Distance Learning Modality (MDL), with a preference for this approach in many public schools across the country. MDL relies on printed and digital modules for instructional delivery. The primary objective of this research is to comprehensively assess the implementation of MDL for Grade 1 classes in selected public elementary schools in Santiago, Agusan del Norte. Specific goals include investigating stakeholder perspectives, identifying pedagogical needs for teacher support, measuring pupil competency in reading, writing, and numeracy, and formulating evidence-based recommendations for targeted catching-up programs. These programs aim to better prepare Grade 1 learners to transition to face-to-face classes, contributing valuable insights to educational policies and practices. Utilizing a descriptive research design incorporating both qualitative and quantitative techniques, this study investigates the lived experiences of teachers, tutors, and parents through interviews and focus group discussions. The findings reveal that a majority of Grade 1 pupils exhibit low or very low competencies in reading and numeracy while demonstrating above-average and excellent skills in writing.

Elective mathematics has been an extra mathematics subject for pilot students of Eduardo Barretto Sr. National High School for quite some time now. Through this, many alumni testified how this helped them understand senior high school and college math. However, the teachers have also been struggling with the resources for specific areas of mathematics, such as Business Math, Statistics, Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. When the pandemic hit the Philippines, contextualized learning material aligned with the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) helped elective mathematics teachers. The contextualized learning material was developed from April to August 2020 and was first validated in February 2021 by the students who participated in the pilot testing. However, following the due process, it was suggested that I revalidate the IDEA-formatted Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry instructional material. It examines Eduardo Barretto Sr. National High School mathematics teachers and SDO Calamba City experts' evaluation of the content's topics, objectives, concepts, directions, and activities and the format's prints, illustrations, design, and layout. Participants' perceptions of learning material were assessed using a 4-point Likert Scale survey. Hence, descriptive quantitative design. Participants were surveyed using a 4-point Likert Scale to assess their learning content impression. The findings reveal that the participants found the format and content of the developed learning material to be very satisfactory. The indicators "localized" and "can be done independently" were viewed as Fair and Satisfactory, respectively. The learning material was enhanced by localizing the activities and giving directions that could facilitate self-learning.

In Peru, the consumption of panettone has increased, highlighting the importance of its sensory aspect, quality and price for its acceptance. This study evaluated sensory, physicochemical, texture and color attributes in commercial and traditional panettones. The RATA descriptive test and the discriminative sorting task were used, with 168 and 92 consumers, respectively. In addition, acceptability and purchase intention were evaluated. Significant differences were found between the samples; the traditional panettone showed lower weight, pH and fat content. Regarding the color of the crust and crumb, differences were also observed between both types. Regarding texture, traditional panettone showed less hardness and chewiness compared to commercial ones. The sorting method allowed us to differentiate the samples, where consumers differentiated the traditional panettone from the commercial ones, although within the commercial ones, they also found differences. The RATA test showed a similar behavior, traditional panettones were described as spongy, with fruits and a strong smell, unlike the commercial ones characterized as greasy, brown and fibrous. It is concluded that sensory methods are useful to understand the quality of panettone along with the physicochemical parameters, which influence consumer preferences according to the sensory characteristics and the quality of the ingredients.